SCORERS
- 67 mins: Carl FURLONG (Altrincham 1 Colwyn Bay 0)
- 81 mins: Kevin ELLISON (Altrincham 2 Colwyn Bay 0)
- 88 mins: Richard LANDON (Altrincham 3 Colwyn Bay 0)
REFEREE: Mr D W Redhead
ATTENDANCE: Guesstimate 550
TEAMS
12.9.00 ALTRINCHAM versus. COLWYN BAY 7.45pm Red & white shirts, black shorts and socks ---. Sky blue with claret trimmings 1. Stuart COBURN 1. Alex HILL 2. Jason GALLAGHER 2. Dave NORMAN 3. Barry CROWE 3. Paul JONES 4. Mark MADDOX 4. Owain ROBERTS 5. Gary TALBOT (capt.) 5. Glen GRAHAM 6. Mark WARD 6. Mark PRICE 7. Stuart SCHEUBER 7. Marc LIMBERT 8. Steve HAWES 8. Jonathan CROSS 9. Carl FURLONG 9. Deiniol GRAHAM 10. Michael GARRITY 10. Alun EVANS 11. Kevin ELLISON 11. Craig LAWTON (capt) 12. Richard LANDON 12. Frank GIBBONS 14. Ian CRANEY 14. Joe QUINN 15. Adam FARLEY 15. Bevan HUMPHREYS
SUMMARY
This match beat the petrol-supply problems affecting the North-West and a creditably sized crowd turned out on a dull evening to watch a game which was entertaining throughout. Altrincham ultimately ran out comfortable winners but Colwyn Bay gave them a run for their money in the first half. Although both Crowe and Ellison struck Colwyn Bay uprights in an entertaining first forty-five minutes, the Bay also went close and a goalless score at the break was a surprising outcome. Altrincham came out fired-up for the second half and had five more men booked before the end. They achieved the breakthrough after 67 minutes and never looked back, scoring twice further in the last ten minutes despite Colwyn Bay's efforts at the other end. The Bay can consider themselves unlucky to have lost so heavily in the end. For Altrincham, Furlong added some muscle up-front and Ellison again threatened down the left-hand side in particular. Garrity's debut was relatively quiet but Hawes and Crowe performed well. Gallagher had one or two unsettling moments at the back but also made some timely interceptions. The left-foot of Cross was one of the visitors' most dangerous weapons and his free-kicks caused Altrincham problems on a number of occasions. Although the referee booked six Altrincham players, to be fair, his decisions were generally justified.
TEAM NEWS
Once again the full-back pairing was changed with Gallagher reverting to right-back and Crowe at left-back. Richard Landon was relegated to the bench, allowing Carl Furlong to make his first competitive start for the Club. Phil Power was omitted, presumably injured, and new signing, Michael Garrity came into the midfield to which Stu Scheuber was restored. Ian Craney and Adam Farley joined Landon on the bench. Colwyn Bay fielded Hill in goal for Richie Roberts and former Altrincham player, Marc Limbert on the right, with Craig Lawton named as captain.
Leroy Chambers appears to be on the way to recovery as he took part in the pre-match warm up but he did not participate in the subsequent game. Likewise, transfer listed and injured Shaun Goodwin looked on from the stand, whilst Mark Quayle, in a smart suit, presented the sponsors' awards before the kick-off. Other squad players in attendance included Steve Porter, also turned out in bespoke tailoring, and the recovering Eddie Turkington. Sadly, Stuart Quinn seems to have absented himself from the Club on a long-term basis.
FINAL SCORE: ALTRINCHAM 3 COLWYN BAY 0
Photographs by Alan Johnson Temporarily deleted to allow site to be updated
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Stu Scheuber on the attack |
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Another Alty attack |
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Alty's first goal from Carl Furlong came from this mix up |
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Richard Landon scores Alt's third goal. Why do the professional photographers manage to keep the players heads on? |
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Kevin Ellison being awarded the Man of the Match awarded selected by match sponsors Alfred McAlpine Special Projects |