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Braintree Town v Gloucester City – 28/04/2018

Posted on April 30, 2018 by mattbristow

Braintree Town v Gloucester City – So for the final match of the regular season off I went to Essex to cover the promotion chasing Braintree against Gloucester City. After a patchy first half the game it was Braintree who took the game by the horns scoring three past a Gloucester side that had no answer. As usual here are a few of my favorites:

Braintrees Reece Grant had a lot to celebrate as he bagged himself a brace.

There is also a proper gallery here all the images are available for licence, so please get in touch if your interested in any.

: Braintrees Management celebrate their sides second goal.

: Braintrees Ben Wyattleaps towards the ball.

: Action during the Vanorama National League South match between Braintree Town FC and Gloucester City FC at the IronmongeryDirect Stadium.

: Action during the Vanorama National League South match between Braintree Town FC and Gloucester City FC.

: Braintrees Dan Thompson tries to turn the ball towards goal.

: Braintrees Mark Okoye slides in towards the ball.

: Action during the Vanorama National League South match between Braintree Town FC and Gloucester City FC.

The second goal came from Josh Hill. What I like about this goal is that right behind me I heard some fans saying that his celebration run to the corner flag was the furthest he had run all season!

Under all that is Braintrees Josh Hill as team mates swamp him.

Good luck to Braintree as they head into the National League South play-offs.

Beaconsfield Town FC v Hayes and Yeading United – 21/04/2018

Posted on April 23, 2018 by mattbristow

Beaconsfield Town FC v Hayes and Yeading United. I particularly like this part of the season, its exciting as teams battle for either play-off places or for survival. As a result of this I tend to get sent to grounds to covers teams that I would not normally go to. This past weekend was no exception. I headed off to Beaconsfield to cover a top of the EvoStik South East clash between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United.

I wasn’t disappointed as the game had 2 red cards, 2 missed penalties and passion by the truck load. What was disappointing was that the weather everywhere else was glorious but right from the kick off it decided to rain. If your wondering yes I had left all my wet weather gear at home and I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt!

The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield on 21 April 2018.

There is a fuller gallery here: all available for licenced use. For now here are a few of my favourites.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

: Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield on 21 April 2018.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

: The Evostik League South East match between Beaconsfield Town FC and Hayes and Yeading United at Holloways Park Beaconsfield.

Sometimes happy accidents happen, particularly in this back focused case. the expressions on the fans says it all.

A Hayes player is brought down by the Beaconsfield keeper

Funny who you see at some games, non other than Russel Grant

Astrologist Russel Grant watches the non league clash between Beaconsfield Town and Hayes and Yeading United

Dover Athletic v Tranmere Rovers – 17/04/2018

Posted on April 18, 2018 by mattbristow

Dover Athletic v Tranmere Rovers – As the 2018 season draws to its conclusion the games become more and more edgy. Tranmere Rovers are chasing the top spot and Dover Athletic are chasing a place in the newly reorganised play-offs. Unfortunately for the young Dover Athletic side they came up against a very inform experienced Tranmere Rovers side. The visitors ran out winners by a single goal thanks to Tranmere’s Andy Cook.

It was a very physical game, here are a selection of pictures. There is a full gallery that is available for licenced use here.

Dover’s forward Anthony Jeffrey rushes to the ball ahead of Tranmeres defender Adam Buxton and Tranmeres midfielder Larnell Cole.

For me Anthony Jeffrey was the Dover Man of the match. He has just got better and better over the last few games and is a problem for most teams, too little too late?

: Dover’s defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco surges forward while Tranmeres defender Adam Buxton rushes to clear the ball.

: Dover’s midfielder Mitch Brundle wins the ball in the air.

: Tranmeres defender Ritchie Sutton stretches to clear the ball.

: Tranmeres midfielder Larnell Cole stretches for the ball ahead of Dover’s defender Femi Ilesanmi.

: Tranmeres forward Andy Cook celebrates scoring the only goal of the game.

: Dover’s forward Anthony Jeffrey and Tranmeres defender Adam Buxton both rush for the ball.

: Tranmeres keeper Scott Davies and Tranmeres defender Ritchie Sutton clash.

Oh and did I say it was physical? Kadell Daniel showing what commitment is!

Tranmeres forward Connor Jennings and Dover’s forward Kadell Daniel both go flying.

Dover Athletic v Torquay United – 07/04/2018

Posted on April 8, 2018 by mattbristow

Dover Athletic v Torquay United. As the season gets to the sharp end and play-off places are hard fought for. It made a change to actually have sunshine. I know as a sports photographer moaning comes with the job but still I thought I was about to start to rust. The game itself was a meeting of teams at both ends of the league and neither team wanted to take any risks. Here are a few of my favorites. There is a full gallery here.

I give you the footballer totam pole! Although nobody seems particularly happy!

Dover’s forward Ryan Bird rises above Torquay’s defender Sean McGinty and team mate Giancarlo Gallifuoco

: Dover’s defender Femi Ilesanmi intercepts a Torquay pass.

: Dover’s forward Anthony Jeffrey and Torquay’s defender Conrad Balatoni collide in the air.

: Dover’s midfielder Nortei Nortey rushes to congratulate Dover’s forward Ryan Bird on his goal.

: Torquay’s defender Joshua Gowling pushes Dover’s forward Anthony Jeffrey off the ball to concede a free kick.

: Dover’s defender Femi Ilesanmi is sent crashing to the ground after a challenge from Torquay’s forward Elliott Romain.

Lastly for now a shot of Mitch Walker that illustrates his commitment putting his well being on the line. This really brought tears to my eyes!

Dover’s keeper Mitch Walker bravely saves an effort by Torquays Brett Williams.

Folkestone Invicta v Harlow Town – 3rd march 2018

Posted on March 3, 2018 by mattbristow

Folkestone Invicta v Harlow Town. In a week where the whole country was in winter lock down it was pleasing to see the word ‘game on’ on the Folkstone website! So another Bostik League game to cover. One of only two games to go ahead in Kent as far as I know. Largely thanks to a small army of Fans who went to the stadium and physically cleared the pitch.

Folkestone fans who had clerared the pitch of snow before the game could start between Folkestone Invicta FC and Harlow Town FC at The Fullicksr Stadium.

The Fullicks Stadium is fast becoming a second football home for me and I enjoy working there. So a clash between polar ends of the table and one where Folkestone kept the pressure on from the very start. Unfortunately for them it appeared that the back of the net was hard for the home side to find. However, it was Harlow that went a goal up against the run of play.

Folkestones Ade Yusuff just cant connect to a cross during the Ishmian Premier League match between Folkestone Invicta FC and Harlow Town FC.

Folkestone did however pull level and the game would round out a draw with a goal a piece. Here are a few of my personal favorites there is a full gallery here

: Folkestones manager Neil Cudgey during the Ishmian Premier League match between Folkestone Invicta FC and Harlow Town FC at The Fullicks Stadium,

: Harlows Alex read and Folkestones Johan Ter Horst both chase down a loose ball during the Ishmian Premier League match between Folkestone Invicta FC and Harlow Town FC at The Fullicks Stadium.

: Folkestones Kieron McCann leaps to control the ball during the Ishmian Premier League match between Folkestone Invicta FC and Harlow Town FC at The Fullicks Stadium,

: Folkestones Johan Ter Horst and Harlows Paul Scales battle for the ball during the Ishmian Premier League match between Folkestone Invicta FC and Harlow Town FC at The Fullicks Stadium,

: Folkestones Ade Yusuff beats harlows Audrius Laucys during the Ishmian Premier League match between Folkestone Invicta FC and Harlow Town FC at The Fullicks Stadium

Finally a quick thanks to Folkestones Kieron McCann for the pat on the head!

Maidstone V Tranmere – 24/02/2018

Posted on February 26, 2018 by mattbristow

So this weekends Non league adventure was Maidstone V Tranmere. It was my first visit to The Gallegher Stadium. Possibly the first sunny and dry game I have covered this year! It was a cracking 5 goal game which saw Tranmere come out as late winners. Along with it saw Maidstones unfortunate run of bad form continue.

To quote ‘They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory!’ Even the Stones fans were singing ‘how shit are you we are winning at home’ to the away supporters at one point.

Maidstones manager Jay Saunders celebrates after his side goes a goal up during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium, Kent on 24 January 2018.

Possibly the shot that for me summed up the whole anguish and heartbreak is this one:

Tranmeres forward Andrew Mangan celebrates after Tranmere pull level during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium, Kent on 24 January 2018.

As usual there is a full gallery available here but for now here are some of my own favorites from the game.

: Maidstones keeper Lee Worgan tries to clear the ball during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium.

: Tranmeres forward Connor Jennings is brought down in th earea and is awarded a penalty for the foul during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium, Kent.

: Tranmeres forward Andy Cook celebrates scoring and bringing Tranmere level during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium, Kent.

: Tranmeres midfielder James Norwood makes a break closely followed by Maidstones midfielder Jai Reason during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium.

: Action during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium.

Dover Athletic v Dagenham and Redbridge FC – 20/02/2018

Posted on February 21, 2018 by mattbristow

Dover Athletic v Dagenham and Redbridge FC. The Whites were looking to pull themselves out of a lack lustre run and get back into the playoff running. Right from the start they looked like a side on a mission. It was Mitch Pinnocks overhead kick that turned out to be the winner. It could quite possibly turn out to be a contender for the goal of the season.

Dover’s forward Mitchell Pinnock scores with a spectacular over head kick during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 6 January 2018.

It was one of those goals that you sit there watching thinking; “Hes not going to try that is he?…. oh he has, well surely he wont score…..Damn!” Then much to my surprise he reeled around and ran right at me (cheers for that ;)). So much so I had to shout stop at him to stop him getting to close so I could keep taking pictures! But what is pulling the shorts up high all about?

Dover’s forward Mitchell Pinnock elated after scoring his spectacular over head kicked goal during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 6 January 2018.

Here are a few favourites from the game

: Dover’s midefiedler Liam Bellamy heads the ball on during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC

: Dovers Mitch Pinnock rushes to celebrate after scoring during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC

: Dover’s forward Anthony Jeffrey and Dagenhams defender Craig Robson during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC

: Dover’s forward Mitchell Pinnock tries to copntrol a high ball during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC

: Dover’s midfielder Mitch Brundle and Dagenhams defender Craig Robson battle over the ball as Dagenhams keeper Mark Cousins comes to the ball during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC

: Dover’s forward Kadell Daniel during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC

: Dover’s midefiedler Liam Bellamy just gets a toe to the ball ahead of two Dagenham players during the Vanorama National League match between Dover Athletic and Dagenham and redbridge FC

If you still want more there is a larger gallery here

Margate FC V Burgess Hill Town – 17/02/2018

Posted on February 20, 2018 by mattbristow

Margate FC V Burgess Hill Town FC in the Isthmian League, sponsored by Bostik. I’ll put it out there that I really do enjoy covering Non League football. To put it simply there is more action and more emotion, proper football!

Margate were heading into this game on a six game winning roll. They were to make it seven, with a pretty much an answered match with rock bottom Burgess Hill Town. Gate are very much looking like they want promotion.

Margates Jordan Chiedozie is brought down during the Isthmian League Premier Division match between Margate FC and Burgess Hill Town at Hartsdown Road, England on 17 February 2018.

Here are a few more of my favorites, more can be found in a gallery here:

: Margates Jordan Chiedozie takes on Burgess Hills Ibrahim Diallo during the Isthmian League Premier Division match between Margate FC and Burgess Hill Town at Hartsdown Road

: Burgess Hill manager Ian Chapman tries to rally his team from the sideline during the Isthmian League Premier Division match between Margate FC and Burgess Hill Town at Hartsdown Road

: Action during the Isthmian League Premier Division match between Margate FC and Burgess Hill Town at Hartsdown Road

: Margate Loanee George Essuman is brought down during the Isthmian League Premier Division match between Margate FC and Burgess Hill Town at Hartsdown Road

: Action during the Isthmian League Premier Division match between Margate FC and Burgess Hill Town at Hartsdown Road

: Sam Fisk tries to halt Margates Jordan Chiedozie during the Isthmian League Premier Division match between Margate FC and Burgess Hill Town at Hartsdown Road

: Margate manager Steven Watt waves to fans during the Isthmian League Premier Division match between Margate FC and Burgess Hill Town at Hartsdown Road

I wonder where I’ll end up next week?

Dover Athletic v Sutton United – 10/02/2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by mattbristow

Dover Athletic v Sutton United. I am fast coming to the conclusion that football has to be played in the rain! I think its about 6 straight weeks now and I’d be lost without my ThinkTank Hydraphobias

Dovers Ryan Bird cannot believe his luck as he narrowly misses scoring

So torrential rain and a game that was too close to call what was not to like! Sadly it wasn’t to be Dovers day as Sutton ran out winners by a single goal. Despite being reduced to 10 men and surviving a barrage of pressure from Dover during the closing minutes the equaliser remaind elusive. The frustrastion on the Dover players faces is clear to see.

: Dover’s forward Mitchell Pinnock jumps over a challenge from Sutton’s midfielder Nicky Bailey.

: Sutton’s midfielder Kieron Cadogan fires home the only goal of the game.

: Dover’s forward Kane Richards stretches to control the ball.

: Dover’s defender Manny Parry rises to a crossed ball during.

: Dover’s defender Femi Ilesanmi and Sutton’s midfielder Tom Bolarinwa.

: Dover’s forward Ryan Bird shot is deflected away from the Sutton goal.

There is a full gallery from the game here

Dover Athletic v Leyton Orient in the FA Trophy – 03/02/2018

Posted on February 3, 2018 by mattbristow

Dover Athletic v Leyton Orient in the FA Trophy. Possibly the first time the two sides have met at Crabble, happy to be corrected on that one. It was a thrilling 7 goal thriller which the visitors ran out winners with a stoppage time winning goal. One of those days where your just at the wrong end!

Leyton Orient’s defender George Elokobi celebrates after scoring the O’s first goal during the The FA Trophy match between Dover Athletic and Leyton Orient at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 3 February 2018.

There was a moment when it appeared that Dover were on the verge of an epic comeback. They came back from 3 goals down to level the score. But alas it wasn’t to be.

Team mates flock to Dover’s forward Ryan Bird to celebrate his goal during the The FA Trophy match between Dover Athletic and Leyton Orient at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 3 February 2018. Photo by Matt Bristow.

Here are a few of my favorites from the game. There is a full gallery here and as usual there will be pictures in The Non-League Football Paper

: Scenes of joy on the Orient bench at the final whistle during the The FA Trophy match between Dover Athletic and Leyton Orient at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 3 February 2018. Photo by Matt Bristow.

: Leyton Orient’s keeper Dean Brill comes to colect the ball to deny Dover’s forward Ryan Bird during the The FA Trophy match between Dover Athletic and Leyton Orient at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 3 February 2018. Photo by Matt Bristow.

: Leyton Orient’s forward Matt Harrold wins the ball over team mate Leyton Orient’s defender Josh Coulson and Dover’s defender Manny Parry during the The FA Trophy match between Dover Athletic and Leyton Orient at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 3 February 2018. Photo by Matt Bristow.

: Leyton Orient’s defender Josh Coulson rushes to keep the ball away from Dover’s forward Ryan Bird during the The FA Trophy match between Dover Athletic and Leyton Orient at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 3 February 2018. Photo by Matt Bristow.

: Dover’s manager Chris Kinnear watches his side loose in a thrilling 4-3 during the The FA Trophy match between Dover Athletic and Leyton Orient at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 3 February 2018. Photo by Matt Bristow.

: Leyton Orient’s manager Justin Edinburgh looks on as his side win a thilling 7 goal cup tie during the The FA Trophy match between Dover Athletic and Leyton Orient at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 3 February 2018. Photo by Matt Bristow.