Told that he was being dropped as Leamington's keeper for today's game against Truro City, Chris Kiely left the New Windmill Ground. With Leamington's reserve keeeper a sixth former at North Leamington school, Ryan Northmore, said to be from Weston-super-Mare wore the keeper's jersey.
It was all to no avail as defensive errors once again saw Leamington collapse at home with Truro winning 1-3. It also has to be said that the Truro side, largely made up of ex-Football League players were more fluent in their passing and much more coordinated: they knew where each other were.
Truro went ahead on two minutes when the keeper and a Brakes defender got in each other's way, giving an easy opportunity to former Manchester United player Andy Taylor. The Cornish flag was waved vigorously by the quite large contingent of visiting supporters who had made the long journey up country. This was the first meeting between the two sides and one of the first occasions the chant of 'Come On City' has been heard at the New Windmill Ground.
The game was effectively put beyond Leamington's reach on eleven minutes. With the Brakes defence at sixes and sevens, Les Athill scored for the visitors. Brakes tried to step up a gear, but were unable to break Truro down.
Half time: Brakes 0, White Tigers 2
Things brightened up for Brakes on 48 minutes when they broke towards the Harbury Lane end and Bello scored. For a time Brakes were in the game more and Truro had to clear the ball off their goal line at one point.
However, the match was put beyond doubt on 65 minutes when Tuohy fouled a Truro player in the area. Barry McConnell, who played over 200 games for Exeter City, stepped up to score from a well taken penalty.
After that Truro could have scored a fourth. Brakes fought on, but never really looked like scoring. Andy Gregory and Ryan Parisi worked hard for Brakes in defence.
With a tough game next week away against Cambridge City and then a home game against Birmingham City, the new manager is going to have his work cut out if an appointment is made within the next few days.
Showing posts with label Chris Kiely. Show all posts
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Saturday, 7 November 2009
Monday, 31 August 2009
Kiely gets scapegoat player status
For some moaners at Harbury Lane (a minority I have to emphasise) Deano's son Chris Kiely has become the scapegoat player after Leamington conceded four goals on Saturday. 'Get rid of him,' the Bloke Beside Me shouted, waving his walking stick.
The main problem in my view was not Kiely but the fact that the team lost its shape for parts of the match (partly because they were stretched by the Bluebirds) with the midfield going awol at times and failing to cover the defence. In fact, very reminiscent of Charlton last season.
Kiely is a good shot stopper but he is relatively short and he finds dealing with crosses more difficult. This is not helped by the lack of tall defenders in front of hin. Centre back Dan Pirvu who played for a top Romanian side and then went on to play in Austria is a quality player and another real find for the Brakes, but he is not very tall.
One difference between Kiely and his dad is that he kicks the ball out accurately and not out of play which Deano was inclined to do from time to time.
This afternoon Brakes face a needle away derby at Rugby Town.
The main problem in my view was not Kiely but the fact that the team lost its shape for parts of the match (partly because they were stretched by the Bluebirds) with the midfield going awol at times and failing to cover the defence. In fact, very reminiscent of Charlton last season.
Kiely is a good shot stopper but he is relatively short and he finds dealing with crosses more difficult. This is not helped by the lack of tall defenders in front of hin. Centre back Dan Pirvu who played for a top Romanian side and then went on to play in Austria is a quality player and another real find for the Brakes, but he is not very tall.
One difference between Kiely and his dad is that he kicks the ball out accurately and not out of play which Deano was inclined to do from time to time.
This afternoon Brakes face a needle away derby at Rugby Town.
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Derby duel at Harbury Lane
A time added on goal gave Banbury United a share of the points in a 3-3 draw with Leamington at Harbury Lane. Brakes had their chances to put the match behind doubt, but they were unable to take them in a hard fought contest supervised by an inept referee.
Before the game a presentation was made to Josh Blake to commemorate his 400th appearance for the club on Tuesday. Blake appeared in the first match at the New Windmill Ground in August 2000 after the club was re-formed in Tier 8 of the non-league pyramid.
The Puritans brought a vociferous contingent with them in the crowd of 766, but Leamington were hardly quaking in their boots in the early exchanges. Bello put in a good shot to the near post on three minutes which was saved by the Banbury keeper at the expense of a Leamington corner. Bello turned provider for Jacko and his effort was just over.
On 14 minutes, Bello pounced on a loose through ball and banged it to rights to make it 1-0. Chris Kiely had to clear off the line and then Jamaican-born David Stone was fed a ball from the left wing and found himself one-on-one with Kiely, beating the keeper to level the score.
Bello beat the keeper, but he should have laid the ball off and the move broke down. Persistent fouls by Banbury charm merchant defender Ben Milner were ignored by the referee. Brakes had a chance in front of an open goal, but put the ball over.
Then after a save from Bello, Banbury swept down the slope and former Hook Norton ace Jon Coleman beat Kiely to make it 2-1 on 45 minutes.
Half time: Brakes 1, Puritans 2
Brakes had a chance just after the break to level the scores but Corbett's header went over. For a time it looked as if Brakes would not get back in the game as their attacks were contained by the Banbury defence, but then a rare free kick was fed to Bello in front of goal who made it 2-2. Shortly afterwards Liam Reynolds made it 3-2 on 69 minutes.
Brakes brought on new signing Dan Pirvu in place of Murphy. Pirvu has played his football in Austria, although his name sounds Romanian. His positioning was good and he looked calm and confident both on and off the ball. Beckley replaced Corbett for Leamington.
The Puritans brought on Howard Forinton to cries of 'Hello fatty! and offers of a bottle of Grecian 2000. The former Birmingham City player certainly looked well upholstered, but he was to prove Leamington's nemesis.
Kiely had to be treated for an injury after he had gone for the ball and he may have still been groggy. As the minutes ticked down, Brakes tried to keep the ball down the other end and succeeded for a while through a series of corners and throw ins. However, perhaps they should have tried to score because the Puritans broke away and on 92 minutes it was Forinton who slipped the ball inside the post.
One win, one defeat, one draw: welcome to the Zamaretto Premiership.
Happy 40th birthday Cadzy!
Before the game a presentation was made to Josh Blake to commemorate his 400th appearance for the club on Tuesday. Blake appeared in the first match at the New Windmill Ground in August 2000 after the club was re-formed in Tier 8 of the non-league pyramid.
The Puritans brought a vociferous contingent with them in the crowd of 766, but Leamington were hardly quaking in their boots in the early exchanges. Bello put in a good shot to the near post on three minutes which was saved by the Banbury keeper at the expense of a Leamington corner. Bello turned provider for Jacko and his effort was just over.
On 14 minutes, Bello pounced on a loose through ball and banged it to rights to make it 1-0. Chris Kiely had to clear off the line and then Jamaican-born David Stone was fed a ball from the left wing and found himself one-on-one with Kiely, beating the keeper to level the score.
Bello beat the keeper, but he should have laid the ball off and the move broke down. Persistent fouls by Banbury charm merchant defender Ben Milner were ignored by the referee. Brakes had a chance in front of an open goal, but put the ball over.
Then after a save from Bello, Banbury swept down the slope and former Hook Norton ace Jon Coleman beat Kiely to make it 2-1 on 45 minutes.
Half time: Brakes 1, Puritans 2
Brakes had a chance just after the break to level the scores but Corbett's header went over. For a time it looked as if Brakes would not get back in the game as their attacks were contained by the Banbury defence, but then a rare free kick was fed to Bello in front of goal who made it 2-2. Shortly afterwards Liam Reynolds made it 3-2 on 69 minutes.
Brakes brought on new signing Dan Pirvu in place of Murphy. Pirvu has played his football in Austria, although his name sounds Romanian. His positioning was good and he looked calm and confident both on and off the ball. Beckley replaced Corbett for Leamington.
The Puritans brought on Howard Forinton to cries of 'Hello fatty! and offers of a bottle of Grecian 2000. The former Birmingham City player certainly looked well upholstered, but he was to prove Leamington's nemesis.
Kiely had to be treated for an injury after he had gone for the ball and he may have still been groggy. As the minutes ticked down, Brakes tried to keep the ball down the other end and succeeded for a while through a series of corners and throw ins. However, perhaps they should have tried to score because the Puritans broke away and on 92 minutes it was Forinton who slipped the ball inside the post.
One win, one defeat, one draw: welcome to the Zamaretto Premiership.
Happy 40th birthday Cadzy!
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Expect more defeats warns supremo
Fans have been warned to expected more defeats this season than last. Fortunately, it's not Charlton we're talking about but Leamington where something like five losses a season have been the norm.
But now the Brakes have been promoted to the Zamaretto Premier League and their first match is away to Farnborough who are tipped for automatic promotion. Brakes supremo Jason Cadden has warned that it may take three seasons to get promotion to the Conference North or South - and in any case the New Windmill Ground is not up to the required standard.
Cadden was featured in 'Star Corner' in last weekend's Non-League Paper and stressed the importance of the signing of Deano's son, Chris Kiely, as keeper. But Cadden has admitted that Leamington players are often targetted by bigger clubs and keeping the squad together is a challenge.
In an interview with a local paper Cadden said that the FA Cup run that had ended in defeat at the hands of Colchester United has probably cost Leamington promotion that year. However, this year they may focus a little more on the cups as the pressure of expectation is off.
But now the Brakes have been promoted to the Zamaretto Premier League and their first match is away to Farnborough who are tipped for automatic promotion. Brakes supremo Jason Cadden has warned that it may take three seasons to get promotion to the Conference North or South - and in any case the New Windmill Ground is not up to the required standard.
Cadden was featured in 'Star Corner' in last weekend's Non-League Paper and stressed the importance of the signing of Deano's son, Chris Kiely, as keeper. But Cadden has admitted that Leamington players are often targetted by bigger clubs and keeping the squad together is a challenge.
In an interview with a local paper Cadden said that the FA Cup run that had ended in defeat at the hands of Colchester United has probably cost Leamington promotion that year. However, this year they may focus a little more on the cups as the pressure of expectation is off.
Sunday, 12 April 2009
Deano at Brakes, Chris for Charlton?
Dean Kiely is to be the guest of honour and will present the awards at Leamington's annual presentation evening on May 8th.
One rumour I heard yesterday at The Valley - and it is no more than that - is Chris Kiely may be drafted in as a back up keeper at Charlton when his loan spell at the Brakes ends, rather than returning to the Gills. It is a pretty unlikely story as:
1. His dad may not want him to go to Charlton given that he left feeling frozen out.
2. We have a well thought of No.2 in Randolph (although there have been questions raised about his attitude and he may want to go somewhere he can be No.1).
3. Callum Christie has already played in the reserves, although since then he has had a niggling injury.
What I did hear from a reliable source is the substantial size of Andy Gray's salary. Anyone who read the Greenwich Mercury this week will feel sympathetic about Andy's family health problems (personally I think it would have been better to put this out in the public domain before now, but one has to respect the player's wishes). This must have been a burden on Andy and since then he has picked up a footballing injury.
It's another example of our bad luck as I think that he does have real quality. However, if he doesn't leave in the summer, we are probably going to have to loan him out as he is contracted to us until 2011 (see Deepest Darkest who has done an in depth study of when contracts expire).
One rumour I heard yesterday at The Valley - and it is no more than that - is Chris Kiely may be drafted in as a back up keeper at Charlton when his loan spell at the Brakes ends, rather than returning to the Gills. It is a pretty unlikely story as:
1. His dad may not want him to go to Charlton given that he left feeling frozen out.
2. We have a well thought of No.2 in Randolph (although there have been questions raised about his attitude and he may want to go somewhere he can be No.1).
3. Callum Christie has already played in the reserves, although since then he has had a niggling injury.
What I did hear from a reliable source is the substantial size of Andy Gray's salary. Anyone who read the Greenwich Mercury this week will feel sympathetic about Andy's family health problems (personally I think it would have been better to put this out in the public domain before now, but one has to respect the player's wishes). This must have been a burden on Andy and since then he has picked up a footballing injury.
It's another example of our bad luck as I think that he does have real quality. However, if he doesn't leave in the summer, we are probably going to have to loan him out as he is contracted to us until 2011 (see Deepest Darkest who has done an in depth study of when contracts expire).
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