The Dock continued their impressive league form in a hard fought game against fourth placed Heygarth FC at Levers Sports Ground. Dock should have taken the lead mid way through the first half when they were awarded a penalty, only to see Gary Reay’s effort saved by The Heygarth keeper, although photographic evidence would suggest the spot kick should have been re-taken as a Heygarth player was standing inside the area (pictured left). Dock were awarded another penalty just before the break, which Mark Head superbly converted to make the half time score 1-0.

The second half saw Heygarth put Dock under a tremendous amount of pressure, but Dock’s defence stood firm to keep all three points and extend their lead at the top of the table to 7 points. Final Score Dock 1-0 Heygarth FC.
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It’s hard trying to do a match report when you’re stuck behind a great big lens trying to take photos, but when your chief reporter lets you down because of so called “laptop” problems, well hey ho, this is the best I can do.

As the two teams warmed up it was obvious this game was going to be a mighty battle, Brow were full of big strong lads from the keeper all the way to the centre forward. However, Dock had the dream start after only five minutes when Gary Reay found the ball at his feet in front of an empty net following a Mike Saunders shot on goal, Gary made no mistake and blasted the ball home from about 6 inches out.

Brow deservedly drawn level just before half time when their centre forward found himself one on one with Dock’s keeper Paul Davies’, his superb chip found the crossbar but a teammate was on hand to nod in the rebound to make the half time score 1-1.

After a half time rollicking from Manager Mike McGraa and assistant Jason Packenham Dock upped their game and deservedly took the lead through a Mike Saunders goal and yet another Gary Reay effort, but not before Brow were unlucky not to take the lead after hitting the bar after a goal mouth scramble.

Hope this is ok, but I've just downed about 10 pints and 4 red wines, hehe, happy days!!!

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Dock AFC continued their impressive league form with a superb 2-1 win away at second placed Rock Ferry FC. Dock started the better of the two teams, and maybe should have been a couple of goals up before they did actually take the lead through a Craig Johnson toe poke after a goalmouth scramble in which Bernie Holmes initially thought he has scored. Prolific hot shot Gary Reay made no mistakes in chipping the ball over Rock Ferry's keeper to net his 20th league goal of the season to make the half time score 2-0 to Dock. Rock Ferry had a number of chances in the early stages of the second half but were frustrated by in-form Dock keeper Paul Davies (pictured above) who showed his bravery and agility on more than one occasion. Rock Ferry did manage to beat the Dock's keeper on the 85th minute mark, but the goal was only a consolation effort as Dock were able to work hard and keep all three points, which sees them take a 7 point lead at the top of the table.
(Apologies for lack of photos, but it was not good weather for taking quality images, too dull, but I did get one of our Secretary, Mr Sheeran)

Report to follow (Mike Stephens).

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Goal scored by Player Manager Mike McGraa (Pictured Left)

Report will follow when our own raving reporter Mike Stephens decides to do it.

Report From Birkenhead Sunday Football League:
Woodchurch battled back from an early Mike McGraa goal for the Dock to force a replay next Sunday in the Cheshire Cup 4th Round. Mathew Easterbrook eventually found the net following persistent Woody pressure. Into extra time and no team was prepared to lose the game, and both will now go into battle once more.

Mr Byrne is trying to keep it quiet (as if he could keep anything quiet), but, this young man with the flowing locks will be 50 years young on Sunday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAUN!!!