Recap

Rossington Main 4 Frickley 0

The Blues couldn’t capitalise on their superior chances in front of goal, letting Rosso off the hook as they moved out of the bottom 2 with this result. Their great escape looks like it might be on.

The game commenced in bright sunshine but with a swirling wind once again playing havoc with the quality of the football on show. It took until the 8th minute for any sort of chance to arrive. The Azzurri tried to break quickly. Cleggy worked it out to Tom A, but the wind carried the ball well over the danger area.

Less than 90 seconds later, the hosts struck at the other end. A defensive slip allowed Rosso through, and their number 9 kept his composure to finish and put Les Bleus behind.

On 17 minutes, The Boys in Blue came close to a leveller when Carmody produced a delightful curling effort with the outside of his boot, only to see it bounce off the bar. Shortly after, Cable tried his luck from a similar position but saw his shot drift just wide of the upright.

With 25 minutes gone, Rossington briefly threatened again, sending a header across the face of goal that evaded any finishing touch.

In the 35th minute, Tom A’s corner unsettled the home defence as it was met with Gagen’s header which was seemingly destined for the net before being headed off the line and scrambled away.

Rossington had a shot that was well blocked, before another Azzurri set piece in the 39th minute saw Jenko rise highest, his header flashing millimetres over.

On 41 minutes, a dangerous Rossington cross was met by a header at goal, but Jenko was there again to nod away the danger.

Tempers flared as the Rosso keeper went down theatrically under slight contact from Jenko in the 45th minute, earning a harsh yellow card for the Blues defender.

Deep into time added on at the end of the half, Cleggy met Jenko’s left wing delivery on the volley but sent it narrowly over the bar. HT 1-0.

The Blues showed early intent after the break as a 51st minute ball over the top released Cleggy, but the keeper managed to get his fingertips to the shot, sending it around the post.

Robbo was introduced in place of Clegg and quickly made his presence felt in the 61st minute when his through ball created a golden opportunity for Sam Cable, but he dragged his attempt wide.

Further changes followed, with Lindley and Love replacing Tom A and Carmody.

On 64 minutes, Cable went close again, glancing Robbo’s cross inches past the post.

In the 66th minute, Kilner got in behind the back 4 but was sent crashing to the ground in the box as the defender made no attempt to play the ball. Nothing given.

Needless to say, Rosso went straight up the other end, worked the ball into the box, and their number 9 finished again to double the lead.

Andrew then came on for Cable as Les Bleus searched for a response.

Kilner was shown a yellow for a clumsy challenge in the 74th minute. From the subsequent free kick, Rosso’s number 10 slotted the ball through the wall and beat the unsighted Sykes.

The game was put beyond doubt with 11 minutes to go. Rossington were allowed to pull the ball back from the byline for their number 10 guide it past Sykesy.

Collins replaced Jenko late on, but there was little time left to alter the outcome. FT 4-0.

It turned out to be a difficult afternoon in the end for The Blues, but with results elsewhere going our way, we can’t be relegated and our place in the NCEL Premier Division is secured for another season. That’s no small achievement on a day when not much else went our way.

WEBMASTER MOTM – despite the final scoreline, we were actually the better side for much of the first hour or so. Cleggy and the Cable Guy were live wires but couldn’t get the goal they deserved. Kilner and Tom A got forward well, while Carmody and Price plugged away in the engine room. And Robbo was when he came on. However, the Glitterball goes to Will Jenkinson. He was an all action trooper. Jawohl, Jenko!

TWITTER MOTM – Charlie Price takes it from Will Jenkinson, Charlie Clegg and Sam Cable. Sam Kilner also polled votes. Thanks to all who voted.

SPONSORS/VOLUNTEERS MOTM – Sam Cable and Charlie Clegg were chosen jointly by Neil Ascough. Well done, fellas!

304 through the gate, with plenty of delegates from The 3 Cantons of SESKU on this last awayday of the season. Your support away from home has been simply phenomenal throughout the season, we thank each and every one of you!

The Blues are next in action on Saturday 4th April when Horbury Town are our visitors to The Wezzie for our final game of 2025/26, 3pm kickoff. Hope to see you all there….

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