Monday 24 September 2012
Tigers salvage a point against strong Spa side
Wednesday 19 September 2012
Anyone For Coffey?
After a poor first half where neither team could get the crucial breakthrough, Tigers came closest hitting the bar three times, twice from James O'Callaghan who was causing the Waddington side a real problem, constantly marauding down the left wing. At half time the score was 0-0.
Second half was a much different affair, but the game could have much different if Matt Wilson hadnt made two vital interceptions to stop the Waddington left back slotting in from 6 yards. Five minutes later the Tigers took the lead and after some poor Waddington Defending, Coffey slammed the ball past the keeper to make it 1-0.
The Tigers then were under pressure for long periods, and defended well. On the break, a free kick from Cam Robertson was flicked on by Coffey into the bottom corner, and 2-0 to the Tigers. This is how the game finished.
Man Of The Match- Matt Wilson (5 Votes)
Dick of The Day- Ian Sievwright (5 Votes)
Next Game: Woodhall Spa Utd (Home)
Wednesday 1 August 2012
Tigers Tame The Eagle
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Tigers Appoint Elliott
Monday 18 June 2012
Tigers Maul The Eagle
SUB- Ashley Murphy
SUB- Nick Steadman
SUB- Callum Fatchett
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Giovannetti Leaves Tigers
Darren Giovannetti,38, has managed the Hykeham outfit for two years but sources at the club today confirmed that Giovannetti would be leaving the club with immediate effect, leaving the Tigers managerless in the build up to the 2012/2013 Pre-Season. The reason's for Giovannetti's departure are still unknown however it is rumoured that he has taken a job in a lower division with Shakespeare BBH.
No-one was the club was available for comment regarding this issue, but it looks like the managerial merry go round will be hitting Hykeham this summer. There are several names in the frame to take over from Giovannetti, with caretaker manager from last season Daniel Daubney in the frame, along with ex Louth Town manager Carl Wall, and ex Plough Skellingthorpe manager Chris Elliott. Elliott seems the favourite amongst the bookies for the job, after already previously winning Division Two with his previous club. The bookmakers have the following odd's:
Chris Elliott- 3/1
Carl Wall- 5/1
Johnno- 11/2
Daniel Daubney- 6/1
Kenny Dalglish- 7/1
Kris Nelson- 100/1
Craig Froggatt-250/1
Monday 11 June 2012
Leagues Announced
At 9pm last night, the news broke live on Sky Sports News that Hykeham Tigers have been placed in Division 2 for the 2012/2013 Season.
After a successful season last term, in which the Tigers reached the last 8 of the Cup, and Finished Joint 3rd in the league, they have risen a league into Divsion 2. The league is jammed full of familiar teams with 7 of the 11 other teams in the league, the Tigers have faced in either cup or league competition over the last two years.
The league format also see's Hykeham Tigers reunited with old foe, Saxilby Athletic. The last time the two sides met it ended in a 30 man supporter and player melee which neither team will want to see repeated when the two sides meet. The league also see's Hykeham Plough move up several divisions, and they could really be a side to watch in the upcoming season.
These are the teams the Tigers will face;
AFC Rustons
FVA Jerusalem Res
Green Barrel
Hykeham Plough
Hykeham Tigers
Plough Sturton
RM Imps
Saxilby Athletic
The George Mkt Rasen
The Turks Head
Waddington Utd
Woodhall Spa Utd
Tigers Chairman Andy Farrer commented on the league's decison. "It is a real credit to the Players, Management and Staff of the club that we started from scratch 2 season's ago, and have been promoted 3 leagues in two season. The lads have done extremely well, but now is time to push on further, and we need to grab the bull by the horns and really sieze the opportunity"
Friday 8 June 2012
Tigers Announce Lucrative Sponsorship Deal
Discountfootballkits.com released a prototype of the potential kit that Hykeham Tigers will be playing in this season.
Season 2012/2013 Kits? |
More to follow on this story....
Thursday 17 May 2012
Steadman Left Out By Hodgson
Friday 6 January 2012
Squad For Sunday Vs Newton United
James Pickering
Craig Froggatt
Matt Wilson
Paul Sturton
Andy Myers
Nick Steadman
Chris Bennett
Sam Newton
Michael Cruickshank
Ashley Murphy
Ian Sievwright
Daniel Daubney
Kris Nelson
Callum Fatchett
Mark Plaskett
Meet at 9.30am, at Carholme Road Grandstand. No Latecomers please, as we are having to record our crossbar challenge again.
See you Sunday Lads
Matt
Wednesday 4 January 2012
Giovannetti Dips Into Coffers in January Transfer Window
The 21-year-old, who left Ruston Eagles after a falling out with the heirarchy at the Eagle and at the end of the Veikkausliiga season, had successful trial spells at Fen Lane.
Steadman told Tiger's website that he had a couple of other options.
"But as soon as I knew Hykeham Tigers were interested then it was always going to be my number one choice," he said.
"I am now going to do my best to challenge for a place in the first team and I'll see where it goes from there. I have only been training for a short time, but I really like the place, the manager is great and it's a cracking group of players."
The figure attached to the deal is said to be undisclosed however rumours of a £4.50 fee, and also a lesson on kicking with Chris Bennett was said to be the deciding factor on Steadman's move. However, there has been talk of some strange personal terms including never to hear Kris Nelson sing, and also everyone must chip in a £1 a week to get Aaron Starbuck some weight loss pills. Steadman is after an extended contract in the new year with the Hykeham Outfit
"If something could materialise in the next few months, or at the end of the season, that would be great," said Steadman. "But first I need to prove myself and I am hoping to do that."
Giovannetti was keen to comment on the signing;
"Nick is a strong, battling and grafting midfielder, he's exactly what we need in the run in to the end of the season. I've got a few more deals up my sleeve but we'll see how things go up until then"
First, though, he will be pushing for a place in the squad to face Newton United in a crunch Divison Three game on Sunday
Friday 25 November 2011
Don't Wear Orange Scarfs in Rasen- Tigers Chiefs Warn Fans
- Not to wear club shirts or scarves
- To avoid no-go areas – including the train station and the city centre
- To stay in large groups
- And to use special shuttle buses being laid on from 10am to take them to the stadium for Sunday’s match
We've got Plough
The Tigers have drawn Welton AFC in the Ron Eaglen Cup and this looks to pose the biggest threat to Hykeham's Sincil Bank dreams with Welton riding high in Division Two. Scoring Goals for fun and winning games like second nature. Things couldn't have got much harder in that cup for the Tigers but you have to beat the best to progress. Welton will travel to Fen Lane on the 11th December.
Monday 21 November 2011
Giovannetti- "No Room For Complacency"
Giovannetti was speaking after a weekend were Hykeham Tigers had a rest and a team-bonding trip to Amsterdam and in preparation for a huge game against rivals Market Rasen on Sunday. Giovannetti said
"We have started the season superbly, only loosing two games out of the 11 we have played including cup games. We are slightly dissapointed at drawing to Burton's twice, because they are points we should have really taken with both hands."
"We're currently third with the chance to move into second, with a good performance on Sunday. Complacency is something that we need to eradicate and quickly, no-one's position is safe in the team and we have a lot of strength in depth within the team."
"There is no such thing as coulda, should or would. If you shoulda and coulda, you woulda done it. At the end of the day, Excellence is a gradual result of always striving to do better"
It is widely thought that Chris Bennett will return to goalkeeping duties for this Sunday's clash with Market Rasen. James Pickering played the last cup game against AFC Rustons and saved a crucial penalty which led to Ian Sievwright sending the Tigers through to the next round of the cup.
"I'll have to have a good think about the goalkeeper situation, we are in a strong position in terms of keeping. Alot of teams at our level struggle for one brilliant keeper, let alone two like we have. Its a good problem I have"
Sunday 13 November 2011
Hykeham Tigers Draw an Old Foe
Monday 5 September 2011
Tigers Beaten In County Cup
After the midweek game against Burton's FCW, there were a few changes to the side that won a last minute point. Matt Wilson was still sidelined with his fractured foot, and Andy Myers was also sidelined with a freak ankle injury. Paul Sturton started Centre back, after a hugely impressive stand in performance against Burtons, and Tom Dickinson also returned to the side after a period of absense. The line up chosen by Giovannetti was:
GK- Chris Bennett
LB- Tom Dickinson
CB- Paul Sturton
CB- Sam Newton
RB- Aaron Starbuck
LM- Ashley Murphy
CM- Christopher Quinn
CM- Ian Seivwright
RM- Callum Fatchett
CF- Daniel Daubney
ST- Kris Nelson
SUB- James Pickering
SUB- Craig Froggatt
SUB- Gavin Brown
SUB- Nick Billington
SUB- Tom Skelton
Hykeham had a bright start to the game, and looked the more likely out of the two sides to get the first goal. Some good work by Ian Seivwright and Callum Fatchett fashioned first real chance for Tigers with Kris Nelson coming close. Afc Bradley then started to show some of the form that won them their respective league last season. A neat move down their right hand side saw them slide the ball across the path of Chris Bennett and the Bradley striker managed to hit the bar from a yard out and really let the Hykeham outfit off.
However, they were so lucky soon after. Moments after Chris Bennett had hauled down the Bradley striker, and was lucky to get away with not giving away a penalty, Hykeham conceded. A route one kick from the goalkeeper was not dealt with by the centre backs, or by Keeper Bennett which left the smallest man on the pitch to challenge Bennett in the air, and the ball fell kindly to his feet leaving him an open goal to make it 1-0 to the Grimsby Side.
Hykeham had a few more good chances in the half, and came close on several occasions. From a Tom Dickinson corner, Chris Quinn forced a good save from the keeper from a glancing header that really looked goal bound. However, Hykeham went into half time, a goal down.
Giovannetti made no changes at half time, and chose to keep the side the same. The second half started similar to the first, Tigers were on top. Then game the pivotal moment of the game. Some poor defending by Bradley, saw them try to step up incorrectly and left Kris Nelson one on one with the keeper. Kris believed himself to be offside and slowed down, then tried to pass Ash Murphy in who was in an offside position. A goal here really would have changed the game for the Tigers but it was not to be.
Moments later, Tom Dickinson in an inocuous challenge broke his nose, and had to be subsistuted for Gavin Brown. Then to make things worse for the Tigers, a lapse in concentration saw the Bradley striker who'd previously hit the bar from a yard, see Chris Bennett off his line and he delicately lifted it over him into the left hand side of the goal. 2-0 to AFC Bradley.
This knocked the wind out of the Tigers sails, and this was clearly visible as heads went down instinctively throughout the side. Giovannetti changed the side and went to a 3-5-2 to go for broke. Craig Froggatt and Nick Billington came on for Aaron Starbuck and Callum Fatchett.
Hykeham came close again when Chris Quinn fired a free kick from 35 yards which moved all over the place, and struck the bar. This finally took the wind out of the sails of the Tigers. Paul Sturton who was the arguably the best Tigers player till that point, tried to run the ball out of the back, and gave the ball straight to the Bradley striker who ran half of the pitch and slotted the ball past Chris Bennett, 3-0 Bradley and game over.
Hykeham in credit to them, didn't give up the fight and continued to press, creating several chances. However, going for goals, Hykeham were left exposed at the back and another mix up at the back let Bradley in, and the substitute striker scored his second goal of the game, neatly tucking the ball away after another 40 yard run. 4-0 Bradley and this was the end of the game.
Hykeham hadn't really deserved a 4-0 loss, and this flattered Bradley slightly. Some positives to take out of the game, and plenty of time to recover and focus on the league.
Player Ratings & Synopsis
Chris Bennett- 7/10
Steady game, still adamant he didn't foul Bradley's striker but was a clear penalty
Tom Dickinson- 7/10
Was one of the better performers for the Tigers before he broke his nose and had to be withdrawn early in the second half
Paul Sturton- 9/10 Joint MOTM
Adapted superbly to a new position in the last two games, and didn't look out of place. Shame he made the mistake for the 3rd goal, as he was faultless up till then
Sam Newton- 8/10
Another solid performance from the young centre back. Looks like he could build a solid partnership with Paul Sturton
Aaron Starbuck- 7/10
Steady performance from the right back, dealt with most things thrown at him well.
Ashley Murphy- 7/10
Good going forward and provided some good service into the strikers. Could have provided more support for his full back at times.
Christopher Quinn- 7/10
Hard working and industrious. Had a superb free kick strike the bar from 35 yards.
Ian Seivwright- 9/10 Joint MOTM
Superb display from the new signing, industrious and good on the ball. Lot of passion and showed alot of fight and guile.
Callum Fatchett- 7/10
Quiet morning from the usually lively Fatchett. Worked as hard as ever, but didn't have the easiest time against a very strong left back.
Daniel Daubney- 7/10
Worked hard, and tried to create chances however was just not just day. Off day, but sure they'll be plenty of good one's to follow.
Kris Nelson- 7/10
Again like most, worked extremely hard and seemed isolated at times. Should have equalised when through on goal early in second half.
SUB- James Pickering-
Not Used
SUB- Craig Froggatt- 7/10-
No time to make much difference
SUB- Gavin Brown- 7/10-
Steady and Competant
SUB- Nick Billington- 7/10-
Hard working, and played some nice passes
SUB- Tom Skelton-
Not Used
Dick Of The Day- Ash Murphy
Next Game- FVA Jerusalem Reserves- Wednesday Night (Away)
Monday 22 August 2011
Nelson Signs on the Dotted Line
Thursday 18 August 2011
Wilson To Miss Season Opener
Wednesday 3 August 2011
One Win and One Loss in Week Of Friendlies
Friday 22 July 2011
Pre-Season Friendlies
28/07/11---- METHERINGHAM RESERVES (A)----
31/07/11---- WELTON AFC (A)----
02/08/11---- AFC WEST END (N)----
07/08/11---- BRIDON AFC (H) ----
14/08/11---- RUSTONS S&SC (A)-----
21/08/11---- AFC RED LION (A)-----
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Pre-Season Heptathlon Next Sunday
Challenge 2: Crossbar Challenge
Challenge 4: Mystery Challenge
Challenge 5:Pool Tournament
Challenge 6:Darts Tournament
Friday 15 July 2011
Tigers Chasing Adelaide Star?
Raby, 19, played for Premier League outfit Adelaide FC last season but in the summer but has severed his links with Adelaide after a sensational twist of events last week.
Chris Elliott was appointed manager of Adelaide FC after the end of last season, but however last week he sensationally quit the team after time constraints and work commitments proved to much for the manager. Raby, was set to sign a new deal at the club on the premise that Elliott would be managing the club in the following season.
Now that Elliott has left Adelaide this leaves Raby as a free agent and is not keen to continue playing with the club, and Tigers midfielder Matt Wilson is keen on getting his good friend Raby in to play for the Tigers.
"Josh is a fantastic player and would be a massive coup for the club. He's the sort of player we need in our team"
Raby, is seen to be keen on joining the Fen Lane Outfit and has been seen writing on twitter about his keenness to join the club. Raby describes himself as having the best "Sat Nav" in Lincoln, and has been likened to Paul Scholes in the past for his ability to pick a pass
No-one from the club was available for comment
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Newton Committed To The Club
Saturday 9 July 2011
Dickinson The Real Deal?
Dickinson pictured above in the middle, is very keen on signing from Hykeham Tigers after impressing in the Exhibition match against Dunraven FC a few weeks ago. Tom was said to be very happy at the way the game went and enjoyed playing with all the lads in the side.
"The guys welcomed me and Sambo fantastically well. We played some brilliant football, and I really enjoyed playing and I think i'll more than likely sign on for the season."
Dickinson also talked briefly about footballing matters saying that he is really looking forward to next season in Division 3 and getting to have a crack at the big Cup competitions.
“It’s going to be a great season for us, Im really looking forward to playing in the big tournaments this Year and hopefully we can do ourselves proud.”
Sunday 26 June 2011
Tigers To Challenge In Division Three
Dunraven Undone By Tigers
Hykeham Tigers 12 Dunraven FC 4
Sunday 19 June 2011
Funnell Becomes Hykeham's Second Signing
Varsity Boys Re-Sign For New Season
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Hykeham Tigers Make First Summer Signing
"To be fair it was a big decision but I've been at bbh for almost 6 years and i just dont feel I could go any further in that team, I'll always be grateful i got my chance there and grew as a player but its just feels the right time to move on and push with the team for big and great things"
Monday 13 June 2011
Wilson "Transfers Are Going To Come"
Sunday 5 June 2011
Hykeham Tigers To Sign Young Midfielder?
The rumour has been buzzing in the last few days with vicous speculation that Hykeham Tigers are set to land experienced young midfielder Tom Cowan, to their ever growing talent.
Tom Cowan is close friends with Tiger's Matt Wilson and Craig Froggatt, and is said to be extremely keen to join the expanding club. Cowan is a Defensive Midfielder with a box to box mentality. Strong in the tackle, and great with the ball at his feet, one thing you can guarantee from Cowan is a shift, and this is something managers Page and Giovannetti are keen to get this season, and this was seen lacking from last year.
"Tom is a great friend and a superb player, Division three would be a breeze from Tommy C and hopefully we can come to an agreement to get him in a Tiger's shirt next season"
Sunday 22 May 2011
Player In The Spotlight: Matt Wilson
Each week leading up to the Kick-off of the 2011 season, we will have a player in the spotlight and learn a little bit more about each of the team. First up, is Matt Wilson, Varsity City founder, manager and Runners Up Players Player Of The Season for 2010/2011 Season is first to be quizzed
Name: Matt Wilson
Age: 22
Position: Anywhere!
Team Supported: Man Utd, Lincoln City
Teams Currently Playing For: Hykeham Tigers FC, Louth Town FC
Who in your opinion is the greatest player in your lifetime?
Zinedine Zidane. The man is football, I don't think our generation really appreciates how good Zidane was, and only really remembers him for his infamous headbutt. Zidane's touch, technique, and influence upon games was outstanding and I don't think they'll be many players in the future who'll match that. Beckham, Messi, and Ronaldinho are also some of the most inspirational players throughout the Last 15 Years.
What is your greatest achievement in Football so far?
Well I think winning trophies is all well and good, but I've never had such a sense of achievement until last season when I founded Varsity City. The amount of time and effort that was spent, I don't think anyone could actually quantify! But to get 15-20 lads who hadn't even met each other before, and turn them into a group of good mates who played some cracking football together and at one point looked unbeatable was a real success.
Who was your player of the season for Varsity last year?
Well obviously Sammy Newton would player's and manager's player at the Awards evening last week, and I think it was really deserved and Sam got my vote. However, there was one or two other lads who deserved a real mention. Bowler came from nowhere and being sick on Skelly Road field in Pre-Season, and if you'd have said to me at the start of the season Bowler will end being one of your best players then I wouldn't have believed it, he's come on leaps and bounds.
How excited are you for the upcoming Season?
Massively, It's a fresh start and less pressure on me to do all the admin, and managing side of things. This season I can concentrate on being player, and club captain. The off the field captaincy is left down to whoever the gaffer's feel right, but it'll be nice to have a season where I can concetrate on my game, and hopefully guide us to a few cup finals and a league title.
Quickfire Round
Titch Or Beaumont? Titch! ;)
Daddy Or Chips? Chips!
Tevez Or Taibi? Taibi!! Tevez, is Judas!
Winning A Cup or Winning The League? Winning The League
Scoring the Winning Goal or The Three Points? Team Player, All about the Three Points!