The Three Crowns United F.C.

Results:

The Three Crowns United		2	Old Road Tavern		1
	Paul Maddox, Kelvin Page			OG

Old Road Tavern missed out on the chance to top the table after they were beaten 2-1 by The Three Crown United and a referee for whom Tavern’s manager Bernie Court would prefer not to see again in the future. Court and players from the Three Crowns’ were baffled when the referee sent the Tavern’s Robbie Burton off after 10 minutes for allegedly throwing a punch, from that moment on in the opinion of the Tavern manager the game descended into farce. Paul Maddox put the Three Crowns ahead on 20 minutes and although Martin Beech put though his own goal to tie the scores for the Tavern they were unable to hold out for a draw as Kelvin Page won the game for the Three Crown’s on 75 minutes with a brilliant solo effort which saw him beat four players before planting it home to seal his teams 2-1 success. Alan Davis also had a great game in goal for the Three Crowns as he made vital stops at crucial times in the game.

Riverside Renegades		2	The Three Crowns United		4
	Lance Davis (pen), Lee Ridout			Mike Cassidy (2), Kelvin Page, Gary Robinson

Despite losing for the first time this season Riverside Renegades stay top of Division Four, Riverside were beaten 4-2 by The Three crowns United who after losing their first two matches have started to find their feet in the division. United were one up after 30 seconds when Kelvin Page lobbed the home teams keeper. Lance Davis replied for Riverside to make it one apiece when he netted from the penalty spot. United took the lead on the stroke of half time thanks to their top scorer Mike Cassidy. Lee Ridout volleyed Riverside level, but Gary Robinson put United ahead for a third time in the match with another fine finish from distance. Mike Cassidy’s second of the game wrapped up United’s win. United were also indebted to Tony Falcone who had a great game at the back and his two headed goal line clearances made certain that the points returned to Chippenham.

AFC Lyneham

Mike Cassidy (4), Paul Dodimead, Adie Bray, Gary Robinson

Tom Alexander, Nick Alexander

Three Crown United collected their first victory since they joined the league, United claimed a 7-2 success at the expense of fellow newcomers AFC Lyneham who after four outings are still looking for their first points. Stuart White was the engine in the heart of United’s midfield and although he never got on the score sheet he was instrumental in everything they did, including four assists, Mike Cassidy put United in front with a stunning strike but it wasn’t long before Lyneham restored parity with Tom Alexander finding the target. Cassidy regained the lead for United on his way to a four timer for the Chippenham based outfit, Paul Dodimead, Adie Bray and Gary Robinson scored the others for the winners with Nick Alexander adding a second for Lyneham. The Crowns who fielded a scratch team, which included Steve Warner between the sticks - who could prove to be a contender for the No. 1 jersey from Alan Davies after many players were impressed by a great performance. The game also nearly saw player manager Tony Beasley make an appearance however Gary Robinson managed to play all 90mins although he was carrying a Knee injury and didn't really want to start, it also gave Rob Flynn his first start and 90mins of action which showed him showboating with a couple of magical moments!!!

Wanderers		2	The Three Crowns United		0
	Neil Collett (2)

James Starr was again in outstanding form for Wanderers as his efforts between the posts helped earn his side a second successive win, this time it was newcomers Three Crowns United who found Starr in top form on his way to securing the Wanderers a 2-0 triumph. Nick Collett scored both goals for the Wanderers with the first coming after 20 minutes when good work from the industrious Craig Harman saw him square the ball to Collett who drilled home a stunning volley into the top corner of the net leaving keeper Alan Davis stranded. Collet was denied a second in quick succession when the ball was destined for the top left corner after leaving this boot only to be denied by a breath-taking fully stretched dive by Alan Davies. Davies again kept The Crowns in the game matching is counterpart, and saved the blushes of captain Steve Warner when a miss kick was heading into the wrong net. Collett’s second arrived on the half hour and was again created by good work by Harman. The Crowns were unlucky not get get anything from the game, as in the second half they dominated, Calvin Page hit the post and other chances were not taken.

The Three Crowns United		1	North Star 'B'		3
	Paul Maddox			Dan Allison (2), Gary Rouse

Chippenham based Three Crowns United who are coached by former Cardiff City player Tony Beasley, were tipped to start their campaign with a win at home to North Star B, but the Star upset the odds to claim their first win in nine outings. Phil Loud was immense for the Star and his all round performance from wing-back helped play a big part in the Star’s win although he couldn’t get on the score sheet. Gary Rouse gave the Star a half time lead which was doubled in spectacular fashion by Dan Allison as his wonder goal which saw him score a stunning volley had both teams applauding his effort as he made it 2-0. Allison made the game safe with a third for the Star before United’s man of the match Paul Maddox scored a great consolation late on to give them a little something from the game which they thought that they should have at least taken a point from.