8th August 2006 Ashton Ath 6 Wigan Athletic Past Players 2
Thanks to the match summary by our new friends from the Old Tree and Crown web site/fans forum ( http://www.yeoldetreeandcrown.34sp.com/wigan-athletic-news-090806.htm )which caught the upbeat mood of the night perfectly, this report will be kept relatively short and sweet.
Suffice to say that many on the Wigan old boys can certainly "still kick it" and efforts to persuade a few to don the yellow kit of Ashton will be persued by the management! The quality of the Latics' first touch and passing, especially in the first 25 minutes was pleasing to the eye and it was only when Ashton started to pressurise around the ball carrier that youth and fitness eventually overcame the "nouse".
The Ashton opening goal in the 25 minute was scored by Martin Rennox after good wing play from Andy Dawber down the right. Shortly after, an excellent passing move from back to front was eventually finished off by defender Mike Davids after an incisive pass from Paul Townsend.
After half time tiredness and advancing years started to take its toll in the Wigan legs and the pressure built on the visitors' goal. Three goals in 12 minutes from Steve Rothwell, Steve Bennett and an own goal from Colin Greenall then put the result beyond doubt but credit many of the latics men for continuing with their efforts to make the most of the night.
Just reward for these endeavours finally came with John Doolan finding the net from the penalty spot after 68 minutes. The Ashton lads once again showed how seriously they were treating the match upping the work rate again, and despite the late introduction of Coach Garreth Barker and manager David Powell to proceedings, for 15 minute cameo roles, Mike Winer powered through to increase the lead again.
The latics' continued to press and in the 86th Minute another dubious penalty was awarded by referee John Leach as Paul Santus was up ended in the box(alledgedly). The impressive Carl Furlong slotted the resulting spot kick into the net for the Latics to make the final score 6-2 to the youthful Ashton team.
Well done to all the Latics chaps who can all be assured of a warm welcome at Brocstedes whenever they fancy taking in a match.
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Suffice to say that many on the Wigan old boys can certainly "still kick it" and efforts to persuade a few to don the yellow kit of Ashton will be persued by the management! The quality of the Latics' first touch and passing, especially in the first 25 minutes was pleasing to the eye and it was only when Ashton started to pressurise around the ball carrier that youth and fitness eventually overcame the "nouse".
The Ashton opening goal in the 25 minute was scored by Martin Rennox after good wing play from Andy Dawber down the right. Shortly after, an excellent passing move from back to front was eventually finished off by defender Mike Davids after an incisive pass from Paul Townsend.
After half time tiredness and advancing years started to take its toll in the Wigan legs and the pressure built on the visitors' goal. Three goals in 12 minutes from Steve Rothwell, Steve Bennett and an own goal from Colin Greenall then put the result beyond doubt but credit many of the latics men for continuing with their efforts to make the most of the night.
Just reward for these endeavours finally came with John Doolan finding the net from the penalty spot after 68 minutes. The Ashton lads once again showed how seriously they were treating the match upping the work rate again, and despite the late introduction of Coach Garreth Barker and manager David Powell to proceedings, for 15 minute cameo roles, Mike Winer powered through to increase the lead again.
The latics' continued to press and in the 86th Minute another dubious penalty was awarded by referee John Leach as Paul Santus was up ended in the box(alledgedly). The impressive Carl Furlong slotted the resulting spot kick into the net for the Latics to make the final score 6-2 to the youthful Ashton team.
Well done to all the Latics chaps who can all be assured of a warm welcome at Brocstedes whenever they fancy taking in a match.
END
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