Royals

NWR Royals crowned Challenge Cup Winners

NWR Royals 2 - 0 Railway Club

Birkdale Trophies Senior Challenge Cup Final

The Royals came out on top in the Senior Challenge Cup Final on Sunday, to cap what has been a great season for the team, as they have also finished second in their first season in the Premier League.

The Royals took the reins from the start, and it was surprising to see them going in at half time still at 0 - 0. However, it was mainly due to the heroics of the Railway 'keeper, who stopped certain goals from the unlucky Mo Mboob.

The introduction of Ally Myles at half time added an extra spark, and when he laid the ball to Alex Gilmaney, Alex rocketed the ball home from 20 yards. Ally Myles got the goal he deserved with 15 minutes to go, which allowed the Royals to glide home.

The inspirational Steve Hoare took the man of the match trophy for his contribution at the back, in his what was his last match for the club.

It was an enthralling performance by the Royals, and a justly deserved win. Congratulations to Stuart Bushall and the boys on topping a great season.

Royals roll into Final

NWR Royals 5 - 3 The Hare

Challenge Cup Semi Final

The Royals went into the final of the Challenge Cup following a thrilling encounter against The Hare.

The Hare took the lead, before Greg Hunt chipped the 'keeper, then Mickey Carroll put us into the lead before half time. The Hare then pulled one back. then took the lead from the penalty spot on 90 minutes. Amazingly, straight from kick off, the Royals pressed forward into the Hare penalty area where Mickey Carroll was bundled off the ball for a penalty to the Royals in time added on. Alex Connolly kept his head and put us into extra time.

Mo Mboob then scored a goal which flew into the net screaming, before Alex Connolly scored his second penalty to put the game beyond doubt.

Well done to the Royals who are still sitting joint top of the Premier League.

5/12/04 NWR Royals 2 – 0 Leavesden Green

Royals Roll On

The Royals continued with their winning Premier League ways with a 2 – 0 win over Leavesden Green. A superb strike from Mo Mboob in the first half was matched by another strike from Alex Gilmany in the second. A good result from the Royals which keeps them in a great League position.

21/11/04 NWR Royals 5 – 0 Leavesden Green

Leavesden Groan

Another 5 – 0 win for in form Royals this time in the Birkdale Trophy. Two goals from Mickey Carroll which included a Carroll thunderbolt he told me to write, and one a piece for Paul, Alex Connolly and Greg Hunt sealed the victory.

11/11/04 Gadeside Rangers 0 – 5 NWR Royals

The Royals pushed closer to their challenge on the Premiership, with a crushing defeat of joint Leaders Gadeside Rangers. Goalkeeper Alex Connolly opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by a goals by Mo Mboob and a hatrick from Greg Hunt.

With the 3^rd Round of the Herts Senior Cup looming. The Royals find theirselves the sole representatives of the Olympian League, and if they are successful, they will find themselves matched against National Senior Cup winners St Josephs. (Watch this space!!!)

7/11/04 The Hare 0 - 3 NWR Royals

Another league win for in form Royals, with goals from Alex Connolly, Mickey Carroll and an o.g.

31/10/04 Stevenage FFC 2 – 3 NWR Royals

Fantastic win in the HERTS Senior Cup over really tough opposition puts the Royals through to the 3^rd Round. 2 –0 up with goals from Alex Connolly, the Royals let the lead slip before Alex Gilmaney scored in the last minute for joyous scenes in front of a large partisan local crowd.

NWR Royals 2 – 0 Railway Club

Reed Rangers 2 - 3 NWR Royals

For the first time any Nascotwood Rangers team has been entered in the Herts Senior Cup, the NWR Royals came up trumps with a 4 - 3 win against Premier League leaders Dalys, a team who had beaten them 4 - 2 a couple of weeks earlier. Goals from M Mboob (2), G. Hunt and S. Hoare ensured a little piece of history for the club.

Royals henpecked by Peacocks

The Royals bowed out of the Presidents Cup losing to Nurdin and Peacocks after extra time.

Well done to the Nascotwood Rangers Royals, who, in their first season in the Premier League, after consecutive promotions since entering adult football from the youth leagues, went top with a 5 – 3 win against Abbotts Langley WMC. Goals from Mickey Carroll and Ali Myles ensured the victory.