VETS TOURNAMENT

Sedgley Park Celtic beat holders Maccabi Manchester A 3-2 in a very exciting Play Off Final. In the Group Stage, Maccabi Manchester B finished bottom of the table although could have won at least 2 of their matches, Leeds Maccabi did well and with a bit more luck may have nudged into the Final, Sedgley lost their first game comprehensively to Maccabi's A team but won two others, Maccabi Mcr A won all 3 games. Please note that all games took place on Sunday 20 May and those detailed in the fixtures section are incorrect. The table is 100% correct with the Final details noted as adjustments below. 

TONY COHEN MEMORIAL TROPHY - 17th May

Crumpsall caused a big upset as they triumphed for the second time in 4 years beating Republic of Mancunia 1st 2-0 at Salford City FC. Last season Crumpsall were beaten by Sporting and the year previous Republic lifted the trophy. 

FAYE & HENRY SHONN CUP FINAL - 10th May

Hyde Park Rovers lifted their first trophy in their short MJSL history with a 3-2 victory over Republic of Mancunia 1st in what turned out to be quite a close encounter towards the end of a competitive 90 minutes. HPR showed well in the early stages with some neat football and combative tackling which saw a corner inadvertently deflected into their own net by Republic on 10 minutes. It just took another 4 minutes for them to double the lead when Dan Seligman cooly slotted home their second.

Republic were shocked by the deficit and found it difficult to gain any rhythm although they did create several chances which on another day may have evened up the game, but on this occasion a combination of decent goalkeeping and missing scoring boots meant that it was actually HPR who increased their lead on 26 minutes when Ryan Silvester stooped at the near post from another corner with the ball flying into the roof of the net. The score remained 3-0 till half time which for the most part looked like an unassailable lead...

In the second period, Republic gathered themselves and got their act together and you could sense that some form of comeback was on its way, indeed a marginal offside decision chalked off a header on the hour then following several goalmouth melees a hotly disputed scrambled goal was awarded with the Assistant Referee adjudging the ball to have crossed the line, at close quarters (personally) and in real time a questionable decision and a video taken at the time suggests similar! Mark Clayton was credited with the goal and Republic pushed forward at every opportunity. HPR had several chances but Grant, Cohen and Seligman all missed on the counter attack.

Approaching 90 mins on the clock, some good set plays were worked by Mancunia but a strong HPR rearguard action kept them at bay, but just into added time, James Rosenberg's low shot from the edge of the area flew into the corner of the net and made it 2-3 which left a tense finish in the last few minutes, however, Hyde Park managed to just about see the match through and lift the Trophy presented by the grandchildren of sponsor Mike Shonn. A marvellous game enjoyed by all meant that a new name will be engraved on the Cup. Well done to the students from Leeds who very much deserved to win but unlucky for Republic who nearly schemed the full recovery.

Other awards made were the MJSL Ken Glancy Referee of the Year, Mike Glancy presented this to Sam Bernstein and the Ronnie Rose Memorial Trophy for Exec Member of the Year, Paul Rose presented this to Dave Basger (Treasurer for the last 9 years). 

HAROLD FELDMAN FINAL- April 29th 

The Harold Feldman Trophy Final took place at Salford City FC  and with treacherous weather conditions there was a doubt whether the game would be completed. Oakhill were chasing a hatrick of Final victories whilst last year's league champions were hoping to lift the Trophy for the first time with their current crop of youngsters.

Oakhill had most of the ball but it was Maccabi who opened the scoring inside ten minutes with an excellent goal from Jake Kelly who raced away and beat the keeper. The same pattern followed with the students controlling possession but not really threatening the goal other than from set pieces with several free kicks flashing just wide or over. As the rain and wind got gradually worst, the pitch cut up badly and became standing water in some parts. 

Towards the end of the half, a throughball to Kelly again, who looked offside, caught Oakhill square, had a lot to do but rounded the keeper making it 2-0. The second half was a little more even and both teams must be given credit for their endeavour in awful conditions although the rain subsided. Oakhill forced a couple of late chances but were well defended by the Maccabi rearguard and so Maccabi lifted the trophy with a 2-0 victory in front of a windswept crowd ! Medals were presented by David Feldman, son of the late Harold following a tribute from Tony Sheldon.

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7 A SIDE - March 25th

  

IMPORTANT RULES TO NOTE :

1. Only players who have reached the age of 16 are allowed to play in Open Age soccer per FA rule 4D, all clubs that have registered such players must not field these youngsters under any circumstances. The relevant teams have been notified accordingly.

2. If you have any players that are "foreign" then the MJSL Secretary must be notified and an International Transfer Certiicate will need to be applied for from the FA with all relevant details being provided to the MJSL. There are NO exceptions to this mandatory FA requirement. No team may plead ignorance and must comply.

3. Last date for player registrations is strictly March 1st 

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PLEASE NOTE an updated message gets added just after lunch time on Friday afternoon to the answer phone for Salford Recreation regarding Frederick Road availability and the contact number is 0161 607 1758.

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All contact regarding the website should be through myself including any advertising and sponsor requests. If you have any old photos then email them to me for the History section to be updated.

I wish everybody connected with the MJSL every success over the 2011-12 season.

Many thanks

Paul Rose         Updated from August 2011

MJSL Vice Chairman  & Honorary General Secretary

Manchester FA Council member