Sunday 4th January 2015
Report and Pics by Rob Waite

NCEL Premier Division
Staveley MWFC 3-2 Heanor Town
Inkersall Road, Saturday 3rd January 2015, 3pm

It was a pulsating Derbyshire derby fixture at Inkersall Road which saw both teams enjoying spells of domination as the game ebbed and flowed.

However, it was Staveley who had the extra reserves of resilience and stamina to see them over the finishing line right at the death, winning the game in the last minute of the scheduled ninety, as in-form striker Jahmal Smith (left), treated the 316 spectators to a thrilling grand finale and climax.

James 'Jas' Colliver's side, a combination of home grown U19, U21 players and astute signings, recorded their eleventh consecutive NCEL Premier Division win, to climb up into second place in the table.

Worksop Town lost away at mid table Garforth Town, while league leaders Tadcaster Albion were held to a draw at home against Bridlington Town. Shaw Lane Aquaforce moved up into third place, a point behind the Welfare by virtue of an away win at Maltby Main ... 0-11!

What a thrilling season this is turning out to be in the NCEL Premier Division - and what a great feeling it is to know that Staveley are up there among the pacesetters on merit.

Heanor had, perhaps, the better of the first half, despite Staveley starting well - and looked tight at the back as the home side tried to release the pacey Jahmal Smith through probing passes from both Kurtis Morley and Sam Finlaw.

Jordan Hodder spotted that the Lions' former Staveley keeper Ian Deakin was off of his line and tried his luck from long range, but alas, the diminutive midfielder's ingenuity wasn't complimented by his accuracy.

Ross Goodwin, the latest first team recruit from the Welfare's production line of young talent, made great strides forward after emerging from a midfield battle for possession and played the ball forward to Jahmal Smith, who showed good upper body strength to shrug off the close attentions of two defenders before getting his shot away under pressure, fortunately for Deakin, Smith's low drive was deflected wide of the left hand upright.

Finlaw played the ball out wide to the busy and industrious Jack Poulton who picked out Morley with his cross, but the young striker went to ground under a 50/50 challenge that was firm, but fair.

Heanor's Gary Ricketts, left his marker for dead and burst into the home side's penalty area from the left flank, but the ball wouldn't sit up right for him and his tame shot was easy meat for keeper Steve Hernandez.

But Ricketts was soon back in the thick of things, battling his way down the right wing before squaring the ball for Matt Richards who smashed the ball past Hernandez from 12 yards out to give the visitors the lead on 17 minutes.

0-1

At the other end, Staveley almost replied immediately - but Smith couldn't quite apply the finishing touch after Poulton and Hodder had combined to set up a half chance in a crowded Heanor goalmouth.

On 21 minutes, the breakthrough Staveley had been striving for duly arrived, when Smith latched on to a long pass from Sam Finlaw, beat the last defender for pace and drilled the ball just inside the left hand upright.

1-1

The goal fired Heanor up and they finished the half strongly, with Ricketts, Richards and the prolific Keiran Debrouwer keeping Hernandez and his back four busy (below).



It wasn't long before they were back in front, when Coury Grantham ran onto a delicately weighted lob over the Welfare defence and left Hernandez clutching fresh air as he bulged the back of the net with 25 minutes gone.

1-2

Dan Booth swung a cross in from the left flank that hit Craig Fisher - who got his body behind it - Heanor appealing noisily for a penalty, leaving Staveley counting their blessings knowing that they had possibly got the rub of the green on this occasion.

Ricketts goal bound effort was blocked by Fisher and Hernandez had to back peddle and tip the ball behind to safety, when Richards got to the loose ball first.

Courey Grantham timed his run well to stay onside and homed in on goal, but Damo Magee rescued the situation with a great saving tackle.

Jack Poulton was booked for a crunching challenge that flattened Gary Ricketts just outside the Staveley area - but Debrouwer put the resultant free kick over the stand, as half time loomed with Heanor edging the game for the time being.

HT: 1-2

After the break, Staveley began to contain Heanor far better than they had done towards the end of the first half and really took the game to the visitors, on a pitch that had stood up well to the job thus far, but had started to cut up and become difficult, or to put it in horse racing parlance; the going was heavy!

Smith and Hodder were linking up well down the right flank, while down the middle Kurtis Morley was getting 'watched' closely by Ross Henshaw, while the referee Luke Watson was seemingly oblivious to the situation, Morley just dusted himself down and got on with the job in hand. Morley's progress this season has been quite remarkable.

Finlaw (left), was directing proceedings from midfield by this point and fully justified his 'Man of the Match' billing, where he was unanimously selected by all of the voting panel.

Hodder was putting in a great shift too, while Ellis Wall was popping up all over the Heanor half and making a real nuisance of himself.

Around the hour mark, Ian Deakin momentarily seemed to forget that he no longer plays for Staveley, when his poor clearance went straight to Morley, who knocked the ball into the path of Wall, but the Welfare substitute blazed his shot narrowly over the bar.

With 12 minutes remaining, hard working Staveley pulled level when Ross Goodwin's long pass down the right found Morley, who beat off two challenges and crossed for Wall who gleefully whacked the ball home. Wall deserved a goal for his efforts and Staveley certainly hadn't still deserved to be behind given their second half dominance.

2-2

Chris Shaw broke away from midfield and played the ball forward, while Fisher had to haul Ricketts down on the edge of the box to prevent a goal-scoring opportunity. Hernandez held on to the resultant free kick from Debrouwer.

It looked as though the game was heading for a draw, when a late flag pulled Morley up after he'd run through the Heanor back line in pursuit of a Finlaw through ball and Smith, uncharacteristically, missed a sitter from Poulton's cross.

In the final minute, Jack Watts knocked a great pass through the Heanor defence to Morley, who beat Deakin all ends up with a thumping shot that crashed back in to play off the base of the upright.

Having weathered a storm towards the end, the Heanor defence then contributed to their own downfall right at the death, as they hesitated - when a good whack up the field would have sufficed - and contrived to show enough of the ball to Smith to give him the opportunity to pounce, nick possession, charge towards the advancing Deakin and nonchalantly roll the ball past the exposed Lions keeper; almost in slow motion.

3-2

The celebrating Staveley players piled on Smith while Heanor heads visibly dropped.

Smith left the field during injury time,to rapturous applause, while Matt Hassett came on to help to pack out the defence. But there was no need in the end, because having been in front twice during the game, Jahmal Smith's decisive hammer blow had finished Heanor off.

FT: 3-2

After the game, Heanor's manager Glen Clarence was obviously gutted - but he was generous enough to praise Staveley's fitness level and the performance of Jahmal Smith in particular.

Staveley MWFC:
Hernandez (c), Jones, Wood (Wall 36), Goodwin, Fisher, Magee, Hodder (Watts74), Finlaw, Smith (Hassett), Morley, Poulton
Unused subs: Ryan Watters, Chris Butt (GK)

Heanor Town:
Deakin, Marriott, Shaw, Booth, Henshaw, Hawes (Strzyzewski 88), Grantham, Jones, Ricketts, Debrouwer (c), Richards (Wells 53)

Attendance: 316

Staveley MWFC Man of the Match: Sam Finlaw

The two sides meet again on St. Valentines Day (Feb 14th) at the Town Ground, Heanor.

Staveley now face two away trips, on Tuesday night (6th January) to Liversedge and then to Bridlington Town next Saturday (10th January), before they take on fellow title contenders (wow! that has a nice ring to it) Worksop Town at Inkersall Road on Wednesday 14th January, 7.45pm and Barton Town Old Boys visit Inkersall Road on the Saturday 17th January, 3pm.

Staveley First Team Fixtures - JANUARY

Home fixtures in bold. All fixtures are subject to change.

Tue 6th January - Liversedge v Staveley (A) 7:45pm (NCEL)

Sat 10th January - Bridlington Town v Staveley (A) 3pm (NCEL)

Wed 14th January - Staveley v Worksop Town (H) 7:45pm (NCEL)

Sat 17th January - Staveley v Barton Town Old Boys (H) 3pm (NCEL)

Sat 24th January - Nostell MWFC v Staveley (A) 3pm (NCEL)

Sat 31st January - Glasshoughton Welfare v Staveley (A) 3pm (NCEL)

Staveley MWFC news section proudly sponsored by HKL Specialists Ltd

RECENT STORIES

STAVELEY STUMBLE AT HOME AGAINST PICKERING TOWN. MATCH REPORT -
Full of confidence following Wednesday night's sensational second half comeback in the League cup, Staveley were looking to gain three more points in their quest to consolidate fifth place More...

STAVELEY'S YOUNG GUNS EARN A DESERVED CUP WIN AT ALBION SPORTS -
On the 19th November 2014, that goals from Jahmal Smith, Kurtis Morley and Ellis Wall, gave Staveley an unassailable four goal half time lead to go thriugh to the 4th round More...

A 'LAST KICK' DEFEAT AFTER DISAPPOINTING DISPLAY FROM STAVELEY -
Staveley conceded two late goals and slumped to their third consecutive home defeat with a disappointing display against 16th place Maltby Main. More...

STAVELEY HEARTBREAK AS PARRAMORE GRAB LATE EQUALISER -
Just ten miles separate these two rival NCEL clubs, who are both steeped in a proud tradition of developing young, home grown footballers through their ranks. More...

NO LOVE LOST IN STAVELEY'S VALENTINE'S DAY DEFEAT AT HEANOR -
There was no love lost on Valentine's Day between these two Derbyshire rivals as the home side grabbed all three points through a late winner from Sam Jones. More...

STAVELEY BACK TO WINNING WAYS AFTER A LIVELY GAME AWAY AT THACKLEY -
Staveley Miners Welfare and their loyal bunch of supporters headed for Dennyfield, the home of Thackley AFC, on the outer limits of Bradford for Saturday's NCEL fixture. More...

STAVELEY SUFFER FIRST DEFEAT SINCE OCTOBER 2014 IN LOCAL DERBY -
This eagerly anticipated local derby game in front 392 fans, Staveley's biggest home gate of the season, was spoiled by difficult windy conditions that both sides struggled to adapt to. More...

STAVELEY MAKE A POINT AS WINNING STREAK ENDS AT BRIDLINGTON -
A coach load of the impressive and ever loyal Staveley support set off from Inkersall Road and headed east to Queensgate, home of Bridlington Town, in pursuit of their teams 12th win in a row and 3 more precious points. More...

STAVELEY CHAIRMAN TERRY DAMMS ON AN INTERESTING 2014 AT INKERSALL ROAD -
Staveley Chairman Terry Damms reflects on what has been a turbulent year for Staveley Miners Welfare FC More...

TEN OUT OF TEN WITH ANOTHER 5 STAR PERFORMANCE FROM STAVELEY MWFC -
Staveley go from strength to strength as they spend Christmas in third place after a comprehensive 5-0 win against Retford United. More...

3 POINTS AND 3 REDS AS STAVELEY MAKE IT 9 WINS IN 9. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley edged past Armthorpe Welfare and moved up one place to fourth in a game of poor quality and few chances that saw three red cards, although it was far from a bad tempered game. More...

STAVELEY MAKE IT 8 WINS IN 8 ON THEIR TRIP TO THE SEASIDE! MATCH REPORT -
At least 50 Staveley fans made the journey to the seaside and enjoyed some sand, sea, donkey rides, arcades and no doubt some fish and chips before making the short journey inland to the Bradley Sports complex
More...

STAVELEY SET CLUB RECORD WITH SEVEN WINS IN SEVEN. MATCH REPORT -
Kurtis Morley scored a first half hat trick in an incident packed match as James Colliver's young guns achieved a club record seven consecutive NCEL Premier league wins More...

STAVELEY GO 'CUP CRAZY' WITH A 4-2
WIN AT BOTTESFORD. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley's young guns went cup crazy with a four goal blitz in a sensational first half performance at Bottesford Town in the NCEL League Cup 3rd round. More...

LATE SHOW FROM STAVELEY'S 'YOUNG GUNS' BRINGS 6th WIN IN A ROW -
Staveley's 'Young Guns' scored two late goals to overcome 10-man Garforth and record their sixth consecutive league win despite missing a first half penalty.
More & Video...

FIVE LEAGUE WINS IN A ROW FOR FIFTH PLACED STAVELEY. MATCH REPORT -
A curious Saturday afternoon, where the main talking points all centred around the performance of the match referee Mr Jason Knowles. More...

STAVELEY GO FIFTH AFTER 'UGLY WIN' AWAY AT BARTON TOWN OLD BOYS -
Staveley proved that they can 'win ugly' in a hard fought match of poor overall quality. Match Report. More...

BACK TO BACK WINS AND TWO CLEAN SHEETS FOR STAVELEY MWFC -
Staveley came out on top in this hard fought game with goals from young midfielder Pat Lindley and new signing Jahmal Smith. More...

STAVELEY DOMINATE IN A BATTLING WIN AT RETFORD. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley moved back up to seventh place in the table after last night's result, while Retford slipped into the bottom three in what has become something of a nightmare season for the North Nottinghamshire based host side. More...

STAVELEY KNOCKED OUT OF SHEFFIELD & HALLAMSHIRE SENIOR CUP -
Having been awarded a bye to the second round of the competition, Staveley MWFC effectively fell at the first hurdle last night against a stubborn and well organised Rossington side. More...

STAVELEY TAKE ALL
3 POINTS AGAINST LEAGUE LEADERS TADCASTER -
Staveley Man of the Match Ellis Wall, scored twice as Staveley took all three points against league leaders Tadcaster Albion in a hard fought encounter as they survived a late onslaught from their visitors More...

STAVELEY LOSE OUT ON A POINT AFTER LATE GOAL AT WORKSOP -
Staveley deserved a point from this hard fought game against local rivals Worksop Town but were the architects of their own downfall as the home side scored twice after Staveley conceded possession cheaply. More...

A YOUNG STAVELEY SIDE BATTLE FOR THE WIN AT MALTBY. MATCH REPORT -
Maltby Main, who turned title contenders Heanor Town over on home turf just a couple of weeks ago, are a tough nut to crack at the best of times, especially on their sloping and challenging Muglet Lane playing surface. More...

STAVELEY HOLD HIGH FLYING HANDSWORTH TO A DRAW. MATCH REPORT -
Reputations counted for nothing as Staveley stood up to be counted, refused to be bullied and effectively railroaded the current league leaders into the sidings and nullified their undoubted threat, having had to absorb a lot of pressure during the opening exchanges. More...

STAVELEY MWFC
FIND IT HARD WORK
IN DRAW AT HOME TO PARKGATE -
Days after Manager James Colliver lost both full backs during the FA Cup defeat at Mickleover, he was dealt a double whammy again, when Oli Ryan and Matt Hassett were both withdrawn due to injuries More...

'DUBIOUS' PENALTY SEES EARLY FA VASE EXIT FOR STAVELEY. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley went out of the FA Vase at the first hurdle despite an impressive second half display after a late dubious penalty decision went against them. More...

STAVELEY PROGRESS IN THE FA CUP WITH A WIN AWAY AT RAINWORTH -
Staveley progressed to the next round of the FA Cup with relative ease although they made their supporters sweat More...

THREADBARE STAVELEY SQUAD SUFFER AT SHAW LANE AQUAFORCE -
Following a successful bank holiday weekend 3-1 win against Nostell MWFC, a makeshift Staveley side, missing seven first team players including all the first choice back four, came back to earth with a bump More...

STAVELEY THUMP THACKLEY IN EMPHATIC 5-1 WIN AT INKERSALL ROAD -
Staveley recorded an emphatic victory against a side that they have struggled against in recent seasons thanks to a strong midfield display and some clinical finishing. The result takes them up to ninth place in the league. More...

STAVELEY DOMINANT IN FA CUP WIN OVER WORKSOP TOWN. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley overcame local rivals Worksop Town at Inkersall Road on Friday 15th August, in an entertaining game to progress to the next round of the FA Cup. More...

STAVELEY SUFFER HOME DEFEAT IN THEIR OPENING GAME OF THE SEASON -
Torrential rain and flash flooding in the Staveley area, late on Friday afternoon, had threatened to cause Saturday afternoon's opening game of the season to be postponed. More...

BOXING PERSONALITY TO APPEAR AS GUEST SPEAKER AT SMWFC DINNER -
Champion boxer Johnny Nelson will be the special guest at a fundraising dinner organised by Staveley Miners Welfare FC later this month. More...

STAVELEY MWFC TO HOST INAUGURAL INTER-LEAGUE TOOLSTATION CUP -
Staveley Miners Welfare FC will be hosting the Toolstation Cup, the first ever interleague match between the Toolstation Northern Counties East League and the Toolstation Western League, at their Inkersall Road ground on July 26th at 3pm. More...

STAVELEY FINISH ON A HIGH AND TWO PLAYERS TAKE THE SEASON AWARDS -
Staveley brought the curtain down on a mixed season with an emphatic 5-1 victory at Inkersall Road as two players dominated the End of Season Awards More...

THE LIGHTS STAY ON BUT NOBODYS HOME! STAVELEY LOSE AT GLASSHOUGHTON -
Staveley, wearing their away colours of orange, orange and more orange arrived at Glasshoughton aiming to right the wrongs of last months encounter More...

BASFORD GET THEIR REVENGE OVER STAVELEY MWFC. MATCH REPORT -
Having beaten this opposition three days earlier, Staveley travelled down the M1 to Nottinghamshire for the return fixture against fifth placed Basford United. More...

NEW COMMITTEE TO BE FORMED TO HELP WITH EXPANSION PLANS AT STAVELEY -
Staveley MWFC's Chairman and owner, Terry Damms, states the club are forming a new committee to help with expansion plans they have for the Toostation Premier Divison side.
More...

STAVELEY WIN COMFORTABLY AT HOME TO FIFTH PLACED BASFORD -
Staveley got back on track with a good all round performance and two quality goals on Wednesday evening at Inkersall Road, to gain all three points against fifth placed Basford United. More...

CONSISTENTLY INCONSISTENT STAVELEY LOSE TO TADCASTER ALBION -
The consistently inconsistent Staveley MWFC took to the field against Tadcaster Albion and were looking to end a run of three straight defeats. More...

STAVELEY LOSE OUT TO BARTON TOWN
OLD BOYS.
MATCH REPORT -
Staveley were beaten by a strong Barton Town team which sits in third place in the league - and has an outside chance of winning the Toolstation NCEL Premier title this season, with four games left to play. More...

STAVELEY GET 'SIX
OF THE BEST' FROM ALBION SPORTS. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley were deservedly given 'six of the best' as they failed to defend properly in this action packed game which finished 6-2 to the home side. More...

LATEST STAVELEY MWFC HOLIDAY FOOTBALL CAMP DATES ANNOUNCED -
Staveley MWFC are holding two new exciting two-day Football Camp for all youngsters aged 5 to 16, during April 2014's Easter holidays, following the hugely successful (and sold out) 2-day Half Term camp in February. More...

STAVELEY SHOW THEIR BEST AND WORST AGAINST THACKLEY -
Staveley produced arguably their best - and worst performance of the season on a glorious early Spring Saturday afternoon, at home game against Thackley.
More...

STAVELEY EARN A POINT IN A THRILLING ENCOUNTER. MATCH REPORT -
The points were eventually shared in this enthralling end to end match, which saw Staveley take the lead three times, only to concede for the third time in the fourth minute of stoppage time. More...

A YOUNG STAVELEY SIDE SHOCK HIGH FLYING HEANOR. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley were missing the services of central defenders Matt Hassett, Adam Jukes and captain Jamie Smith, the latter injured in the pre-match warm up, and were forced to field no less than six players aged 20 and under. More...

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW WHY YOU ARE ENGLAND'S FUTURE No 1... -
Here's a great opportunity for any local junior goalkeepers out there to try out for Staveley MWFC's U13s this Summer, ready for next season! More...

STAVELEY v ALBION SPORTS IS FREE ADMISSION PLUS PARKGATE REPORT -
Staveley MWFC Chairman Terry Damms has announced that tonight's home fixture against Albion Sports is to be FREE admission for all. Plus Parkgate away match report More...

STAVELEY ARE DOMINANT IN A RESCHEDULED HOME GAME WIN -
The first half performance in last night's home fixture was Staveley's best 45 minutes of the season, as they played with pace and purpose against Winterton Rangers More...

STAVELEY LOSE TO HIGH FLYERS PICKERING TOWN. MATCH REPORT -
Going for three wins on the bounce, Staveley Miners Welfare put the pressure on Pickering early on and the 5th in the league Pikes were looking a bit jittery in the early stages More...

STAVELEY BEAT RETFORD IN AN INCIDENT PACKED MATCH -
First team football finally returned to Inkersall Road after a weather enforced absence of a month, when Staveley met promotion-chasing Retford United More...

AN ENTERTAINING & EXCITING WIN FOR STAVELEY AWAY AT LIVERSEDGE -
A good degree of entertainment was had at Clayborn, home of Liversedge FC, despite there being standing water on the pitch earlier on in the day. More...

STAVELEY EARN A LATE DRAW AWAY AT NOSTELL. MATCH REPORT -
Matt Thorpe grabbed a late equaliser for Staveley to take a point away against 10-man Nostell Miners Welfare, although the visitors created enough chances to win the game. More...

STAVELEY CHAIRMAN FEARS FIXTURE PILE UP AFTER ANOTHER POSTPONEMENT -
Staveley MWFC's home fixture for Saturday 15th February vs Barton Town Old Boys has been postponed after inspection, due to a waterlogged pitch More...

STAVELEY CRUELLY DENIED A POINT IN LAST MINUTE AT
LONG EATON -
Staveley were cruelly beaten by a late goal away to Long Eaton last night, just after they had been denied a certain penalty when sub Sam Finlaw was brought down by the keeper. More...

STAVELEY MWFC'S HALF-TERM FOOTBALL CAMP DETAILS ANNOUNCED -
Staveley MWFC are holding an exciting new two day Football Camp for all youngsters aged 5 to 16, during February's Half Term holidays, with a very special guest appearance for the presentations. More...

STAVELEY FIRE FOUR PAST HIGH FLYING RETFORD. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley travelled to high flying Retford United hoping to complete their first game in 2014, following a catalogue of postponements and an abandoned game due to waterlogged pitches. More...

STAVELEY MWFC'S 'FREE ENTRY' GAME AGAINST ALBION SPORTS IS OFF -
Staveley MWFC have released news that tonight's game against Albion Sports is off due to a waterlogged pitch. More...

STAVELEY OFFER FREE ENTRY AFTER RECENT ABANDONED GAMES -
With two of Staveley MWFC's recent league games abandoned due to bad weather, Chairman Terry Damms offers FREE entry to fans for Wednesday's rescheduled game against Albion Sports. More...

STAVELEY MWFC'S DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL BEGINS 2014 SESSIONS -
Staveley MWFC are offering a fantastic opportunity on Saturday mornings for youngsters to get involved in football, beginning this Saturday, 4th January. More...

NO LATE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR STAVELEY. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley MWFC's only game of the Christmas period took place at Inkersall Road yesterday against near neighbours Worksop Parramore.
Was there to be plenty of festive cheer? More...

STAVELEY MWFC AVOID DEFEAT AFTER A 'BIBLICAL'
DOWNPOUR -
Staveley MWFC's match against Albion Sports at Inkersall Road on Wednesday evening was abandoned after 62 minutes due to a waterlogged pitch after a torrential downpour More...

STAVELEY MWFC SIGN PREMIERSHIP AND ENGLAND STAR -
Staveley MWFC have signed former England International, Carlton Palmer - albeit just for the one game! More...

NO COMEBACK FROM A POOR FIRST HALF FOR STAVELEY -
A poor first half performance saw Staveley blown away on a blustery Saturday afternoon, ensuring all three points from this game went back up the M1 to Barnsley. More...

STAVELEY LOSE A THIRD CUP TIE IN EIGHT DAYS -
Staveley lost their third cup tie in eight days as they went out of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup to their local rivals, Worksop Parramore, in a closely fought game on Tuesday night. More...

STAVELEY BOW OUT OF FA VASE AS MANAGER BOWS OUT OF THE CLUB -
Staveley bowed out of the FA Vase as they lost by two goals to nil in a game of few chances, then lost their Manager the next day as Neil Cluxton resigns. More...

STAVELEY'S UNBEATEN RUN COMES TO AN END AGAINST GARFORTH -
Staveley MWFC were unable to extend their unbeaten run to eight games with a poor performance that saw them deservedly beaten by Garforth Town.
More & Video...

STAVELEY GO SEVEN UNBEATEN BY SCORING EIGHT PAST LIVERSEDGE -
This was a battle of 18th against 17th, so it was not unreasonable to expect a tight game with the three points up for grabs being possibly more valuable than usual. More...

STAVELEY MAKE IT A RUN OF 6 UNBEATEN WITH A DRAW AT BRIGHOUSE -
Staveley extended their unbeaten run to six games with two late goals to earn a well deserved point against title-chasing Brighouse Town. More...

STAVELEY MWFC MOMENTUM SNOWBALLS WITH WIN AT SHEFFIELD FC -
On a cold, wet, windy night, when we were 'treated' to the first snowfall of the Winter in chilly Dronfield, Staveley extended their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions More...

STAVELEY THROUGH TO 3RD ROUND OF THE FA VASE. MATCH REPORT & DRAW -
Staveley showed great resilience and tenacity to progress to the last 64 of the FA Vase, with a hard fought win against tough opposition.
More & Video...

STAVELEY EQUAL THEIR HIGHEST AWAY VICTORY AT LINCOLN MOORLANDS -
A thoroughly professional and clinical display by Neil Cluxton's side saw them fire eight past Lincoln Moorlands without reply, equaling Staveley's highest away victory. More...

STAVELEY COME OUT ON TOP IN BOTTOM OF TABLE CLASH. MATCH REPORT -
19 year old midfielder Pat Lindley scored for the second consecutive game, to give Staveley all three points in last night's Toolstation NCEL Premier Division bottom of the table clash More...

CUP WIN FOR A WINDSWEPT WELFARE. MATCH REPORT -
This Sheffield & Hallamshire cup tie was played with a blustery wind blowing across the pitch on a chilly, autumnal evening at Inkersall Road More...

HEANOR HAMMER FIVE PAST STAVELEY IN A POOR HOME PERFORMANCE -
Heanor Town dished out a footballing lesson to the home side on Saturday, as Staveley gave their worst performance for some time. More...

A WEAKENED WELFARE STRUGGLE AGAINST A STRONG ARMTHORPE SIDE -
Staveley were unable to make it three wins on the trot with a disappointing display against a big Armthorpe team, who scored from the only two chances of note that they created. More...

STAVELEY START TO CLIMB THE TABLE WITH COMFORTABLE WIN OVER NOSTELL -
A fairly straightforward win for Staveley on Wednesday evening at Inkersall Road, now edging up the table to 19th place More...

STAVELEY BATTLE THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND OF THE FA VASE -
Staveley progressed to the next round of the FA Vase with two from Jordan Turner and one from Josh Scully that gave a narrow victory in a 'lively' match More...

STAVELEY'S YOUNGSTERS PUT FIVE PAST BUXTON. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley MWFC U19s put a disappointing first half display behind them to record a convincing victory on Wednesday night at Inkersall Road. More...

WILL THE REAL STAVELEY MWFC PLEASE STAND UP? MATCH REPORT -
After the gritty defensive display at Athersley last Saturday and the midweek win at home to Maltby Main, the mood in the Staveley camp, prior to kick off, was upbeat and optimistic. More...

TWO FOR TURNER GETS STAVELEY ALL THREE! MATCH REPORT -
2 well-taken goals from Jordan Turner and a strike from new signing Nathan Benger saw Staveley MWFC race into a 3-0 half time lead against Maltby Main at Inkersall Rd on Wednesday More...

HARD WORKING STAVELEY BRING HOME A WELL DESERVED POINT -
Neil Cluxton's team returned home from the north side of Barnsley with a hard won point - which they had to battle every inch of the way for - against a very useful looking top four side. More...

STAVELEY LOSE AFTER HEROIC DISPLAY BY GARFORTH KEEPER -
Staveley MWFC finally succumbed away to Garforth Town in a game which saw them playing some good football and creating numerous chances, particularly in the first half. More...

STAVELEY GRAB THE WIN AGAINST GLASSHOUGHTON. MATCH REPORT -
Staveley were made to fight for their first 3 points of the season by a hard-working Glasshoughton side but their first half performance was enough to give them the victory. More...

ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT TO TRY OUT FOR A JUNIOR PLACE AT STAVELEY MWFC -
There are a only a few weeks remaining for any local junior footballers to try out for an exciting junior football opportunity to play for Staveley MWFC! More...

BRIDLINGTON OPEN WITH A WIN, ASSISTED BY STAVELEY! MATCH REPORT -
Staveley MWFC's trip to much fancied title contenders Bridlington Town, can't have been the best opening day choice and as it turned out, it wasn't! More...

STAVELEY PROVE STRONGER THAN MEN OF STEELS -
Staveley gave a good overall performance against Stocksbridge Park Steels from the Evostik Premier League, deservedly winning by two goals to nil. More...

HKL LTD ANNOUNCED AS STAVELEY MWFC NEWS SECTION SPONSOR -
We are pleased to announce a new sponsor for the Staveley MWFC news section on the Chesterfield Post - HKL Specialists Ltd. More...

A STAVELEY MWFC EARLY GOAL DOESN'T BEAT BELPER IN PRE SEASON FRIENDLY -
Staveley MWFC were beaten by higher league opposition, Belper Town, in this entertaining and competitive pre-season friendly on Monday evening which saw the home side hold a lead at half time. More...

SO YOU'VE GOT MESSI'S MAGIC, RONALDO'S RIGHT FOOT OR RVP'S POWER... -
... but you need a team to play for that can live up to your own high standards? Then there is a massive opportunity waiting for you at Staveley MWFC. More...

TWO COUNTRIES, TWO VISITS, ONE GOAL! -
As we reported last week, Staveley MWFC U13s hosted a big reunion last weekend - with a team they played a year ago in Aachen, Germany called S.C Grus-Weiss Lichtenbusch 1949 e.v.FC. More...

STAVELEY MWFC U13s WIN TROPHY CUP -
An outstanding season from the Staveley U13s culminated in victory on Sunday with victory in the Sheffield League's Trophy Cup Final. More...

STAVELEY JUNIORS WELCOME GERMAN JUNIORS THIS WEEKEND -
S.C Grus-Weiss Lichtenbusch from Aachen Germany - friends of Staveley MWFC U13's side - are bringing 40 of their Youth team to play some fixtures in Chesterfield this weekend. More...

STAVELEY GET THEIR WIN AT LAST! MATCH REPORT -
Staveley recorded their first league victory since mid-December with a good all round performance against bottom of the table side Hall Road Rangers More...

MALTBY MAIN'S EXPERIENCE OVERCOMES STAVELEY MWFC -
Staveley created enough chances to take a point from this game but ultimately, Maltby's experience and better finishing saw them take all three points on a warm afternoon. More...

STAVELEY MWFC DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE NEW SPONSOR -
Staveley MWFC says it's delighted to announce that H-K-L Specialists Ltd, spearheaded by Club Chairman Terry Damms, is to sponsor the club for next Season. More...

STAVELEY EARN A POINT AGAINST LINCOLN MOORLANDS. MATCH REPORT -
The points were shared in this entertaining encounter in which Staveley were the better team and created enough chances to win the game. More...

STAVELEY OUT OF SENIOR CUP AFTER BATTLING DISPLAY AT SHEFFIELD FC -
Staveley produced a battling performance for this semi final game against 10-man Sheffield FC from the Evo-Stik League, despite conceding three goals in the first 25 minutes. More...

STAVELEY IMPROVE DESPITE NARROW HOME DEFEAT TO GLASSHOUGHTON -
Staveley gave a much improved performance and got their heavy defeat at Liversedge out of their system in a game of few chances. More...

STAVELEY PUT TO THE SWORD BY LIVERSEDGE IN 8-1 DEFEAT. REPORT -
Staveley showed insufficient energy and fight and as a result, were put to the sword in West Yorkshire, ending up losing Tuesday's evening game by eight goals to one. More...

STAVELEY MWFC EARN LAST GASP POINT AGAINST ARMTHORPE -
Honours were shared in this pulsating and entertaining game that saw three goals in the opening ten minutes and a deserved last minute equaliser from Jamie Smith. More...

STAVELEY MWFC OUT OF LEAGUE CUP AFTER 2-0 DEFEAT AT LOUTH TOWN -
Two first half goals from Louth in a six-minute period were the difference as both sides finished this tough game with ten men. More...

STAVELEY MWFC STOP THE ROT WITH CUP QF WIN AT ROSSINGTON MAIN -
Staveley ended a run of 10 games without a win with a Ryan Damms double to progress to the semi-finals of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
17/03/13 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 16th and 17th March 2013. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
10/03/13 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 9th and 10th March 2013. More...

STAVELEY SUFFER SECOND CONSECUTIVE 3-0 AWAY DEFEAT -
Staveley crashed to a second consecutive three nil defeat away from home despite the fact that they had the better of the first 45 minutes. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
03/03/13 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 2nd and 3rd March 2013. More...

STAVELEY SUFFER DISAPPOINTING LOSS AWAY TO NOSTELL -
A new-look Staveley side gave a very disappointing performance away against Nostell Miners Welfare and once again gifted their opponents soft goals through defensive errors. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
17/02/13 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 16th and 17th February 2013. More...

NEW STAVELEY BOSS CLUXTON POSITIVE AFTER DEBUT DEFEAT AT TADCASTER -
A young Staveley team battled for 90 minutes for new Manager Neil Cluxton who can take positives from the game as the 4-0 scoreline certainly flattered the home side. More...

BILLY FOX RESIGNS AS MANAGER AS STAVELEY MWFC LOSE TO PARKGATE -
A relatively inexperienced Staveley team had no answer to a strong second half performance from Parkgate in what turned out to be Staveley manager Billy Fox's last game in charge. More...

A NEW LOOK STAVELEY MWFC EARN A POINT AGAINST HEANOR -
A new era began at Inkersall Road on Wednesday night with a much changed team taking the field for Staveley after 12 first team players left the club More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
03/02/13 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 2nd and 3rd February 2013. More...

MORE 2 POINTS DROPPED THAN A POINT GAINED FOR STAVELEY -
Staveley allowed Long Eaton to leave Inkersall Road with an undeserved point on Saturday after scoring from only one of the numerous chances they created More...

STAVELEY EASE PAST OLD HALL RANGERS IN NCEL LEAGUE CUP -
Staveley eventually overcame a battling Hall Road Rangers side to progress in the League Cup but manager Billy Fox admitted his side looked 'rusty' More...

STAVELEY RESERVES GO 2nd AFTER WIN OVER RAINWORTH -
Goals from Ryan Damms and Sam Finlaw capped a good all round team performance that saw Staveley take all 3 points in a hard fought game. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
15/12/12 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 15th and 16th December 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
08/12/12 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 8th and 9th December 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
11/11/12 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 10th and 11th November 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
04/11/12 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 3rd and 4th November 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
14/10/12 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 13th and 14th October 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS -
07/10/12 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, weekend of 6th and 7th October 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS - 23/09/12 -
League and Cup Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, for weekend of 22nd and 23rd September 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS - 16/09/12 -
League and Cup Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams, for weekend of 15th and 16th September 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS - 09/09/12 -
League and Cup results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams for weekend of 8th-9th September 2012. More...

STAVELEY MWFC JUNIOR RESULTS - 02/09/12 -
Results and mini reports for the Junior Staveley MWFC teams as the 2012/2013 season kicks off. More...

DAMMS HAT TRICK HELPS STAVELEY TO 4-0 WIN OVER NOSTELL MWFC -
Staveley overwhelmed Nostell MWFC with a terrific display of attacking football. Teh 4-0 score line could have been much higher. More & Video...

LAST GASP WINNER IN FA CUP FOR STAVELEY MWFC -
For the third game in a row, Staveley MWFC went behind to an opposition opening goal and twice they have clawed their way back to pinch victory More...

CHANGE TO PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES -
Chris Turner and John Sheridan have kindly arranged to bring Chesterfield FC's first team to Inkersall Road for a friendly, this Saturday 21st July, with a 2pm kick off. More...

STAVELEY v BARTON RESULT STANDS -
It's been announced tonight that the 0-6 result of the Staveley Miners Welfare v Barton Town Old Boys match on April 9th, which was abandoned just short of an hour in, will stand. More...

EVERY LITTLE HELPS - AS RALF JOINS IN TO HELP CHARITIES -
For most of us, Easter Sunday is a time to munch chocolate and relax, but that was definitely not the case not for a group of football stars yesterday. More...

STAVELEY MWFC'S WEMBLEY DREAM DASHED -
A 2-2 draw at Inkersall Road unfortunately wasn't good enough for Staveley as they bowed out of the FA Vase Trophy at the semi-final stage. More...

QUARTER FINAL SUCCESS FOR STAVELEY -
2 debut goals from substitute Jordan Hall sealed Staveley's passage through to the semi-final of the FA Vase Trophy today at Inkersall Road More...

BIGGER CROWD = BIGGER BARIS DONATION TO CANCER CHARITY -
Baris Facades & Linings Ltd, sponsors of Staveley MWFC and the NCEL, are to make a donation to the Western Park Hospital Cancer Charity of £1 for every one of the total attendance at the FA Vase Quarter Final More...

STAVELEY DREAMING OF WEMBLEY -
Staveley Miners Welfare FC are preparing for one of the biggest matches in the history of the club, standing just three games away from an appearance at Wembley. More...

FOX RINGS THE CHANGES FOR ANOTHER WIN -
Staveley MWFC hosted Nostell MWFC at Inkersall Rd, looking to get back into their excellent run of form in the league that's seen them take 16 points from the last 18 More...

THORNTON'S DOUBLE DELIGHT AS STAVELEY REACH QUARTER FINALS -
A Joe Thornton double moved Staveley into the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase where they'll face either St Ives Town of Cambridgeshire, or fellow Derbyshire club Gresley FC. More...

INAUGURAL CHARITY DINNER RAISES THOUSANDS -
Staveley Miners Welfare FC raised over £3,000 at their first-ever sporting dinner, which was held in the clubhouse at the Inkersall Road ground last week. More...

STAVELEY THROUGH TO NCEL CUP QUARTER FINALS -
Teversal FC put up a spirited performance and ran Staveley MWFC close in the last 16 of the NCEL Cup More...

SMWFC JUNIOR RESULTS: 29th JAN -
Staveley MWFC's Under 15's lost to Nether Green 5-3. More...

4 WINS ON THE BOUNCE FOR STAVELEY -
On a thoroughly horrid playing surface and a game which in all probability should not have been played, Staveley MWFC made it 4 wins on the bounce More...

STAVELEY MWFC TO HOST INAUGURAL SPORTING DINNER -
Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland hard man Kenny Burns will be the guest speaker at the first-ever sporting dinner hosted by Staveley MWFC More...

3 OUT OF 3 FOR STAVELEY OVER LINCOLN -
Staveley MWFC did what they had to do for the win against a Lincoln Moorlands side who for 45-mins, were stubborn opponents More...

SMWFC JUNIOR RESULTS: 8th JAN -
Staveley's Under 16's were away at Sheffield Wednesday Young Owls. More...

STAVELEY MWFC BACK TO WINNING WAYS -
Long Eaton left Inkersall Road well beaten 4-0 with Staveley's players giving an excellent work rate throughout the game More...

STAVELEY MWFC EDGED OUT OF PRESIDENT'S CUP -
Staveley MWFC were edged out in the quarter finals of the NCEL Presidents Cup by 4-3 at Tadcaster Albion FC. More...

STAVELEY DIG DEEP FOR VICTORY -
Staveley MWFC dug in deep in the second half at Thackley to protect the superiority they held in the first half, coming away with a 2-1 victory More...

STAVELEY SAFELY THROUGH -
Squires Gate FC, were disposed of with ease by Staveley MWFC, who cruised into the last 32 of the FA Vase for the 2nd year running with a superb team performance More...

SMWFC JUNIOR RESULTS: 27th NOV -
Staveley's Under 16's were away to Bramley Sunnyside and lost their 100% winning record More...

JADED STAVELEY SCRAPE A POINT -
Manager Billy Fox lamented his jaded side as they got out of jail against a lively Brighouse team. More...

STAVELEY REACH LAST 64 OF FA VASE -
Staveley MWFC made the trek to Merseyside to West Cheshire Division 1 leaders Ashville FC in the FA Vase 2nd round More...

STAVELEY LOOK TO THE NEXT GAME -
We have moved on after last week's disappointment in the FA Cup with a 3-0 defeat against highflying Hyde FC from the Blue Square North More...

STAVELEY PICK UP POINT AGAINST RETFORD -
10 man Staveley MWFC were disappointed to be held to a 1-1 draw against Retford - even after Captain Tom Jones was sent off after 13 minutes. More...

ALL SQUARE FOR STAVELEY -
If ever 90-minutes of football fitted the old adage of "a game of two halves" - then this FA Cup Tie did! More...

STAVELEY MAKE BEST EVER NCEL START -
Staveley made it 5 league wins from 5 starts beating Hall Road Rangers 2-0 with Manager Billy Fox adding that record to the ever increasing list More...

STAVELEY PROGRESS IN FA CUP -
Staveley MWFC made it through the Preliminary Round Replay of the FA Cup with a 3-1 fully deserved victory against Evostick South side Goole AFC More...

FA CUP REPLAY STRETCHES STAVELEY TO THE LIMIT -
An 87th minute equaliser for Goole AFC saved their blushes and earned them a replay at Staveley MWFC on Tuesday night More...

STAVELEY MAKE IT 7 WINS OUT OF 7 -
Staveley MWFC made it 7 wins from 4 league and 3 cup games in a 23 day period and went 2 points clear at the top of the NCEL Premiership More...

STAVELEY THROUGH IN FA CUP BATTLE -
Staveley MWFC made the next round of the FA Cup with a 4-0 score line that probably flattered them against Winterton Rangers in a game full of incidents. More...

STAVELEY MAKE IT 3 OUT OF 3 -
Staveley MWFC got their second league victory in a week with a 2-1 victory against Winterton Rangers who last season finished 5th More...

AWAY WIN AND A CLEAN SHEET IN NCEL PREMIERSHIP OPENER FOR STAVELEY -
Staveley MWFC opened up their NCEL Premiership campaign with a deserved 1-0 victory at Brighouse Town FC. More...

STAVELEY V CHESTERFIELD FRIENDLY MATCH REPORT -
NCEL Division 1 Champions, Staveley MWFC, played npower League 2 Champions, Chesterfield, at Inkersall Road last Wednesday evening. More...

"WE DON'T WANT TO TAKE THE PASSION OUT OF FOOTBALL" -
On Wednesday Howard Webb refereed the friendly between Staveley MWFC and Chesterfield and spoke with the Chesterfield Post. More..

NCEL ANNOUNCE NEW SPONSOR -
Local company Baris, has just been announced as the sponsor of The Northern Counties East Football League. More...

STAVELEY'S FINAL FLOURISH -
Staveley MWFC brought the curtain down on their season with a 4-1 victory against a young Teversal side who put up a spirited performance. More...

STAVELEY OUT OF THE CUP -
Staveley MWFC went out of the NCEL QF's on penalties by 5-4 after 120 minutes of football that was not for the football purists. More...

"WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!" -
Staveley MWFC are Champions Of NCEL Division 1 for the very first time in the clubs history. More...

STAVELEY EXTEND THEIR CUP RUN -
Staveley MWFC went through to the quarter-finals of the NCEL Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory away at Barton Town OB FC More...

STAVELEY DEMOLISH 'FROD' 5-1 -
Staveley MWFC's unrelenting push for promotion continued with force with a 5 - 1 demolition of Appleby Frodingham FC. More...

A CLUB ON THE UP -
Back in 2007, Staveley Miners Welfare Football Club faced extinction, their football club committee had resigned en masse due to retirement and just pure time issues. More...

STAVELEY CONTINUE THEIR PROMOTION PUSH -
Another 3 points in a tight game against Hemsworth MWFC who twice went behind early in each half means huge credit must be given for sticking to their tasks. More...

STAVELEY SHOW THEIR CLASS -
Staveley MWFC recorded their biggest away win in the clubs NCEL history with a 8-0 thrashing of Bottesford Town FC. More...

STAVELEY OUT OF THE CUP -
Staveley MWFC went out of the S&H Cup to Parkgate FC by 3-1 in what proved to be a game with little between the sides... More...

STAVELEY MAKE IT 32 POINTS OUT OF 36 AND 7 HOME WINS -
A 1-0 victory fought out against a spirited Bottesford Town side gave the league leaders a battle in front of another very pleasing attendance of 102. More...

STAVELEY EARN A DRAW -
Yorkshire Amateurs push for promotion seemed to necessitate that the 3 points be taken against Staveley and the loss of another 2 points by the Ammers is giving the chasing pack hope. More...

STAVELEY PUSH ON -
Staveley MWFC pushed further ahead at the top of the NCEL Division 1 with a 1-0 victory against AFC Emley, courtesy of a brilliant strike from Chris Fawcus on 68 minutes. More...

LUCKY NUMBER 7 -
Staveley MWFC made it 7 league wins from 7 beating AFC Emley 2-0 at Inkersall Road with 2 goals from the impressive Joe Thornton, one a thunderous 30 yard free kick. More...

STAVELEY LEAD THE PACK AFTER 3-0 WIN -
Staveley MWFC increased their lead at the top of the NCEL to 4 points with 2 games in hand and also maintain an 11-point gap on 3rd More...

A TEST OF CHARACTER -
Staveley MWFC faced a few questions about their character after the weekend's disappointments when Glasshoughton Welfare came to Inkersall Road. More..

STAVELEY GRIND OUT 2-1 WIN OVER LEEDS MET-
Staveley had one hell of a fight to put 3 more points on the board against Leeds Met Carnegie... More...

STAVELEY MWFC ON RECORD SEQUENCE -
Staveley's 2-1 victory against Grimsby Borough brought the club's best ever sequence of results with 20 wins, 3 draws and just 1 defeat in a 24 game run. More...

STAVELEY MWFC HIT TOP SPOT -
Staveley MWFC went to thetop of the NCEL Division 1 with a 6-1 victory against bottom of the league Brodsworth Welfare More...

SHIREBROOK v STAVELEY MATCH REPORT -
Staveley MWFC came away from Shirebrook Town FC with 3 deserved points in a game that they dominated from start to finish. More...