Picture courtesy of David Wigley For thirteen years Luke France has been haunted by a grand final moment at C.Ex Coffs International Stadium. In 2007, the striker had not one, but two opportunities to find the back of the net for Sawtell and spurned them both as the Scorpions went down 1-0 to Coffs City… Continue reading France strikes late as Bombers sink Lions
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Kelleher bags a brace as ruthless Lions put Storm to the sword
Pic courtesy of Coffs United Facebook page Coffs City United set sail for the C.Ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday with a ruthless 4-0 disposal of Northern Storm. Martin Kelleher picked up a brace while Jemila Oko and Chris Dooley found the back of the net as the Lions tuned up for the Coastal Premier… Continue reading Kelleher bags a brace as ruthless Lions put Storm to the sword
Happy days: United hold off Rangers in five-goal thriller
Try telling Port United the 2020 season was a waste of time. The Green Bloods ended a two-decade wait for silverware when they held on to claim the Coastal Premier League southern conference title in a 3-2 win over Macleay Valley Rangers at Optus Park. The visitors had their fair share of nervous moments along… Continue reading Happy days: United hold off Rangers in five-goal thriller
Bombers put one foot in the northern conference grand final
Northern Storm now need a minor miracle if they are to progress to the Coastal Premier League northern conference grand final. Tom Frewin's first-half header was all Boambee needed to outlast the Storm in what was ultimately a semi-final fixture on Saturday. Frewin found the back of the net in the first half, but he… Continue reading Bombers put one foot in the northern conference grand final
There is no doubting Sawtell’s fighting spirit.
Picture courtesy of Northern Storm Facebook page The Scorpions have arguably the longest injury list out of any team in the Coastal Premier League northern conference, but they still keep on turning up. They gave Northern Storm a hell of a fright on Saturday before Eric McCarthy's men showed their class in a hard-fought 4-2… Continue reading There is no doubting Sawtell’s fighting spirit.
Lions maintain the rage with second half clinic
Picture courtesy of Coffs City United Facebook page Coffs City United took a while to warm to the task before they continued their winning ways in a 3-0 victory over Northern Storm on Saturday. The Lions were slightly wasteful in front of goal in the first half. Their second 45-minute performance was much improved with… Continue reading Lions maintain the rage with second half clinic
North round four review: Lions roar to first victory over Boambee in two years
Picture courtesy of Coffs United Facebook page Coffs City United has stretched their Coastal Premier League northern conference winning streak to three with a dominant 3-1 win over Boambee on Saturday. The Lions were rarely troubled as they registered their first victory over the Bombers in two years and seven starts. Martin Kelleher scored a… Continue reading North round four review: Lions roar to first victory over Boambee in two years
North round three review: Coffs City United just can’t stop scoring goals.
Picture courtesy of Coffs United Facebook page The Lions attack was at its best on Wednesday night as they accounted for the North Coast representative side 4-1. Scott Goddard, Jemila Oko, Habib Narani and Caleb Lokpo found the back of the net while Jarret Power-Casson landed on the scoresheet for the visitors. Lions coach Glenn… Continue reading North round three review: Coffs City United just can’t stop scoring goals.
A brace for Castro-Wade seals victory for Port United
Eddie Castro-Wade scored a first half double as Port United held off a dogged Kempsey Saints 2-1 at Dixie Park on Saturday. United's wasteful finishing combined with Saints' desperate defence prevented the scoreline blowing out before Dimik Pilbean's second half strike gave the visitors a lifeline. United coach Nathan Wade felt his side dominated for… Continue reading A brace for Castro-Wade seals victory for Port United
Mother nature visits Coffs – and she wasn’t happy.
Courtesy of the Northern Storm Facebook page Fittingly it was Mother Nature who played a part as Northern Storm ended a three-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Sawtell on Saturday. A severe storm whipped through Toormina forcing officials to abandon the game after 60 minutes with Eric McCarthy's men holding a two-goal advantage.… Continue reading Mother nature visits Coffs – and she wasn’t happy.