Here we go again!! The first game of yet another new era sees the Blues had to Goole AFC in the NCEL, kick off is at 3:00pm
Blues News
It’s been a hectic week for the Blues off the field as last weekend’s 4-2 defeat to Golcar saw the end of the James Baxendale era after only 13 league games in charge.
The Blues made a shocking start to the game, going 3-0 down inside the opening 15 minutes. However, hope was restored after half time when two quick goals from Jack Varley and Jamie Tomlinson dragged the Blues back into the game.
Despite pushing to find the equaliser, Frickley were just unable to find that telling moment and Golcar secured the points late on with a 4th goal to end Bax’s spell in charge.
It was the Blues 6th straight defeat in all competitions and 7th game without a win that has seen the Blues fall to 17th in the NCEL and in desperate need of a positive result to change fortunes.
So we go on to the next challenge. Senior players Jack Varley and Lewis Binns have stepped up to lead the lads on an interim basis and they have had two very positive training sessions during midweek. Let’s hope for a bounce into Saturday’s fixture.
Bax’s appointment at Armthorpe has seen Zach Cooper and Owen Dale follow him from a player perspective, and Jamie Tomlinson’s loan has ended with him returning to Doncaster Rovers and then moving onto Sheffield FC.
However, the Blues have added as well with Marcel Chipamaunga coming into the squad from Goole to add some extra cover. And the rest of the boys are all ready and raring to go to pick up the 3 points.
Form (Last 5) – LLLLL
League Standing – P13, W3, D3, L7, Pts 12, Pos 17th
Our Opponents
Saturday’s fixture sees the Blues travel to bottom side Goole in what looks to be a massive match with both sides in desperate need of the points.
Goole have themselves had a recent managerial change with Nathan Helliwell departing earlier in the season. New boss Reon Potts has found it tough going so far having only won 1 match so far this season.
They did have a more positive result on Tuesday night however with a 2-2 draw against Pickering ending a run of 6 straight defeats.
The Vikings are strengthening as well with the recent signings of Khalid Suleiman and former Blue Devonte Morton adding some experience and quality to the side. Another former Blue in Harry Spooner has also been amongst the goals and will be one to watch for his old side on Saturday.
Form (Last 5) – LLLLD
League Standing – P12, W1, D2, L9, Pts 5, Pos 20th
Previous Meetings
The two sides have met 5 times since Frickley dropped into the NCEL in 2022, with the Blues being victorious on 4 of the 5 occasions. Last season saw the 2 sides meet 3 times, with the Blues winning all 3.
The sides met twice at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds in league and cup with Frickley winning 8-0 in the league fixture and 4-2 in the league cup fixture. The reverse fixture at Westfield Lane on Boxing Day saw the Blues pick up a 3-1 win.
Match Details
So come along and get behind the lads now more than ever as we look to start the new regime with a win. Address to the ground can be found below:
Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Marcus Street, Goole, DN14 6SL
Admission prices are as below:
Adults and Unaccompanied U18’s – £7.00
Concessions – £5.00
Accompanied 14-17’s – £4.00
Accompanied U14’s – Free
If you can’t make the game, live commentary through PodBean will be available. Join us around 2:55pm for all the coverage of the game
And don’t forget to support Mick Holmes, Alex Hewitt and Chris Medwell who are walking the 23 miles from Westfield Lane to Goole to raise money for the Frickley Floodlight Fund. Any donation would be greatly appreciated and we thank these 3 super fans for their fantastic efforts!!
It may be too early to say it’s a 6 pointer but it’s certainly a massive game for both sides. Let me hope for plenty of support and 3 huge points. See you all there
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