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Whiting scores Priorys equaliser from the spot

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Saturday 12th April 2008- Crawley & District Premier League

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (0) 0   NORTHGATE ATHLETIC (0) 0                                                 

Following such a long lay off between fixtures , it was no surprising that Priory struggled to regain the form that had taken them up the table. Priory looked the most likely to score in the first half with the best chance falling to Ellett , but his header went wide. The second half again Priory could have snatched victory but chances came and went. Northgate also had their opportunities and Shearman was required to pull out a couple of fine saves.

Team: Shearman,Mclaughlin,Hogg,Allen,Eaton,Ellett,Brain,Read,Whiting,Edmonds,Reid.

Saturday 1st March 2008- Crawley & District Premier League

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (1) 1   HOLLAND SPORTS (1) 2                                                 

Whiting1

This was always going to be a tough game for Priory ,which came true after 10 minutes when Holland scored .After a shaky start Priory got their heads together and played the better football.In the 30 th minute a great cross field ball by Ryan Eaton found Gareth W-Balcombe who side footed a volley past the keeper. The second half Priory created chances but failed to make good use of them.This was Priory`s un-doing as Holland headed home a winner in the 25
minute.Priory had chances ,to which the best chance fell to Michael Ellett who side footed pass the post.It was just 1 of those days for Priory who now only have 2 games left of their season.

Team:Shearman,Blanton,Baton,Allen,Townsend,Paddley,Christoforou,Ellett,W-Blacombe,Reid L,Edmonds,Reid C,Lawrence,Hamilton.
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BUBBLE SQUEEKS A SCORCHER!

Saturday 23rd February 2008- Crawley & District Premier League

MERSTHAM NEWTON  (0) 0   REIGATE PRIORY FC  (1) 2                                                

                                             ReidL1,Christoforu1

Priory out on the road again travelling to top of the league Merstham Newton.On arrival and Priory doing their warm up the question was put to the referee about the condition of the pitch and should the game be played.It was going to be a awkward game as Priory tried to play football but not on a good pitch.Priory had most of the possession during the first half but not taking their chances .All Merstham could do was tolaunch a long ball forward which succeeded when the ball was flicked on for the Merstham forward to run through and be 1 on 1 with Pete Shearman who stood strong and made a valuable save.Priory looked like they were not going to score with all their possession until Luke Raid got the ball on the left and crossed a great ball in ,which missed everyone and ended up in the Merstham net with keeper not being able to do anything about it. The second half Priory`s defence soaked up Merstham pressure .This allowed Priory to carry on playing some real entertaining football.Halfway through the half Andy '' THE BUBBLE '' Christoforou picked the ball up on the edge of the Merstham penalty box and cooly curled the ball away from the keeper and into the net.This was a superb result as Priory have taken six points off Merstham this season and even the Merstham keeper admitted at the end of the game that Priory played Merstham off the park with some great football.This was a brillant all round team performance.

Team:Shearman,Blanton,Baton,Allen,Townsend,Paddle,Christoforou,Ellett,W-Blacombe,Raid,Edmonds,Peters

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Saturday 16th February 2008- Crawley & District Premier League

BLETCHINGLEY (1 ) 1 REIGATE PRIORY FC  (1) 4                                                 

Edmonds1,OG1,ReidL1,CostaschukM1

A tough away game for Priory which saw them go a early goal down after 5 minutes.Bletchingley kept Priory out of their stride and did not allow them play any football that they had been playing in previous weeks.It took up to minutes before halftime until Priory put their passing heads on and Aaron Lawrence released Luke Edmonds to be 1 on 1 with the keeper to cooly slot home . After halftime Priory settled down and moved the ball well and after 15 minutes of the restart Gareth W-Balcombe crossed from the right only for a Bletchingley defendr to head into his own goal.Bletchingley came close when they hit the Priory bar twice.In the 25 minute Luke Reid picked the ball up on the right hand side of the Bletchingley box to superbly lob the Bletchingley keeper.Priory then made a substitution and brought on Michael Costaschuk who with his first touch of the ball struck home beating the keeper at the near post.Overall a not a good football display,but a good fighting spirit from all the players and another 3 points gained.

Team:Shearman,Hogg,Eaton,Allen,Townsend,Paddley,Lawrence,Ellett,W-Blacombe,Reid,Edmonds,Costaschuk
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Saturday 9th February 2008- Crawley & District Premier League

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (4) 7    ST FRANCIS FLYERS   (0) 0                                               

ReadC2,Whiting2,Edmonds1,Eaton1,Ellett1

Priorys early season poor form seems now but a distant memory as they notched up their 5th League win in a row. Priory took a liitle time to get going but always had too much quality for the St Francis Flyers. Priory took the lead through Edmonds with a left foot volley from outside the box which flew into the top corner after 15 mins. Priory quickly extended their lead with a Whiting penalty. As the pressure started to build Eaton made it three with his inswinging left foot corner. The Flyers tried to respond but Shearman was rarely troubled in the Priory goal and the Priory back four of Hogg , Allen , Townsend and Eaton were solid with Townsend particularly impressive. Priory continued to press and made it four as Ellett rose majestically to head home from Eatons corner.

Into the second half and within minutes Charles Reads wonder strike from 30 yds made it five.Whilst the Flyers continued to battle to get something out of the game it was always now going to be Priorys day and the 6th goal came as Whiting caught the centre back napping then turned toward goal and converted comfortably. The Flyers had no answer to Priorys pace with Charles Read , Luke Reid and Elletts creative trickery in midfield created numerous opportunities. Seventh heaven arrived through Charles Read, as his pace set him through on goal and he slotted the ball home. Priory were able to use all subs early and the inclusion of Lawrence,Costascuk and Christoforu was seemless maintaining Priorys attacking positive spirit.

Still a lot to come from this young side and consistency is the key to finishing the campaign in winning form. Priory travel to Beletchingley next week.

Team: Shearman,Hogg,Allen,Townsend,Eaton,ReadC,Ellett,Paddley,Whiting,Edmonds,ReidL,Lawrence,Costaschuk,Christoforu.

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Saturday 2nd February 2008- Crawley & District Premier League

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (2) 4    MAIDENBOWER VILLAGE  (2) 2                                               

ReadC1,ReidL1,Edmonds2

Priory back to their league programme this week and not really finding their feet as Maidenbower showed early promise by coming the closest of the 2 teams to score.In the 20th minute Priory had a corner which was delivered into the near post and Luke Edmonds responding the quickest and cheekily back-healed the ball into the Maidenbower net. With this goal the home team seam to settle down and scored again when Charles Reid ran with the ball at the Maidenbower defence and unleased a great strike and beat the keeper for power.With 15 minutes left to half time Maidenbower got 2 quick goals back after Priory switched off. With some personnel moving positions for Priory in the second half ,they started to look solid all round and started to play football and after 10 minutes Liam Hogg rose like a salmon from a corner to head the ball clearly over the line only for the referee to not award the goal.This spurred Priory on and Luke Reid received the ball over his shoulder out wide on the left and unleashed a lighting bolt of a strike to beat the Maidenbower keeper from outside the box.5 minutes later Pete Shearman launched the ball down field for Luke Edmonds to let it drop over the defenders head and unleashed a thunderbolt of a strike from the edge of the box to beat the Maidenbower keeper.
Team :Shearman,Mclaughlin,Hogg,Allen,Eaton,C.Reid,Lawrence,Paddley,Ellett,Edmonds,L.Reid,W-Balcombe,Cristoforou.

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Saturday 26th January 2008- Crawley & District Senior Cup

NORTHGATE ATHLETIC (1) 3  REIGATE PRIORY FC  (0) 1                                               

                                                              Whiting1

After a 2 week break Priory had a difficult away cup match.The break did no favours to either team as there was very little football played.The only chance of the half fell to Northgate in the 25 minute of the game to make it 1 - 0 . The rest of the half was scrappy with no more chances created by either side. The second half carried on like the first.After 20 mins gone Luke Reid was fouled in the box for Priory to be awarded a penalty ,to which Gareth W- Balcombe slotted pass the keeper.Priory had a couple of chances that was close but failed to make the most of them.The best chance fell to Mark
Townsend who rose in the Northgate box only to head the ball onto the post.With 15 minutes left the game looked like it was going into extra -time until Northgate were awarded a penalty and scored and within another 5 minutes Norhgate broke away and scored again.A very disappointing day for Priory who are now out of all the cups.
Team:Shearman,Mclaughlin,,Allen,W-Balcombe,Lawrence,L Reid,Paddley,C
Reid,Townsend,Hogg,Edmonds,Christoforou,Costaschuk

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Saturday 5th January 2008- Crawley & District Premier League

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (2) 5   MERSTHAM NEWTON (1) 1                                            

Whiting2,Ellett1,ReadC1,Paddley1

With a christmas break and the league leaders it was a tough fixture into the the new year.Priory started the better of the two sides and only after only 5 mins Luke Reid broke away from his defender to cut the ball back for Michael Ellett to strike home.Priory carried on good football and with 12 mins gone Aaron Lawrence with a long throw into the box towards Mark
Townsend only for him to be dragged to the floor and Priory to win a penalty.W-Balcome calmly slotted the penalty pass the Newton keeper.With a spring in their step Priory created some good passages of play only to waste a few good chances.Towards the end of the half Newton pressured Priory more and with only minutes left of the half Newton struck a fierce shot on goal and with Peter Shearman making a great save only for the ball to fall for a Newton striker to slide the ball home. The second half Newton piled on the pressure ,But Priory`s defence stood strong.It took Priory 10 mintes to settle down when Luke Reid did well to hold the ball up for Michael Ellett who selfishly passed the ball for Gareth W-Balcome to run onto and superbly smashed the ball pass the Newton keeper.Priory carried only playing some sexy football .With 20
mins left Karl Paddley received a pass wide right on the edge of the Newton box and like before superbly smashed the ball pass the Newton keeper.With the game coming to a end Priory had not finished scoring and with Luke Edmonds taking the ball round the Newton keeper and leaving himself a tight angle he passed the ball back for Charles Reid place the
ball neatly into the back of the net with 3 Newton defenders all chasing back to their goal line. This was a great all round performance by all the Priory players which brought a smile to their managers faces. Hopefully Priory will take this
forward for the rest of the season and get the results they deserve.

Team:Shearman,Mclaughlin,Eaton,Allen,W-Balcombe,Lawrence,L Reid,Paddley,Ellett,C Reid,Townsend,Hogg,Edmonds.

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   REID ALL ABOUT IT !

Saturday 15th December 2007- Crawley & District Premier League

THREE BRIDGES 'A'  (1)1   REIGATE PRIORY FC  (3) 4

                                             ReidL3,Whiting1

With a number of changes again Priory started possitively and played some real entertaining football. It did not take long for Priory to score with W-Balcombe hiting a great free kick only for the goal keeper to spill with Reid, the first to react, and score past the keeper. Priory carried on pushing forward but waisted numerous chances. Soon after Bridges broke away, crossed the ball from the right hand side for them to equalise. With Priorys defence holding firmly and letting Bridges have no chances, Priory broke away and a ball passed through to Reid to slot home passed Bridges keeper. 5 minutes later a great solo effort from Luke Reid after he lobbed the ball over the defender and hit it first time on the volley passed the
keeper to make it 3-1. Second half carried on pretty much the same as the first half with Priory very dominant and playing very good football allowowing Bridges very few chances. With 15 minutes left Alex Monk broke into the penalty box only
to be fouled by the Bridges defender which ended in a penalty to Priory. The penalty was converted by W-Balcombe. This was a great all round team performance with players working very hard for each other and a great way to finish the year off.
Team:Shearman,Mclaughlin,Eaton,Allen,W-Balcombe,Lawrence,L Reid,Paddley,Ellett,J Williams,A Monk,Townsend,Davies.

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Saturday 1st December 2007- Crawley & District Premier League

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (0) 1   PHOENIX UNITED (1) 7

Edwards1

With another changed side Priory struggled to play any type of football.With Phoenix starting well out of the blocks and playing good football Priory did well to hold them and not letting Phoenix score a goal. However after 15 mins a mix-up in the Priory defence allowed a Phoenix forward to run through and score the only goal of the half. Phoenix started the second half the stonger of the two sides and quickly scored 2 goals.Priory managed to get a goal back when PJ Edwards scored
,firing the ball pass the Phoenix keeper.The next 5 mins Priory created more chances but failed to take them.With the last 25 mins left the game went from bad to worse for Priory when Phoenix went on and scored 4 more goals to make it a bad day at the Priory.
Team:Shearman,Taylor,Snape,Branton,Eaton,Bance,Allen,W-Balcombe,Edwards,Lawrence,Moss,C Reid ,Peters.

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Saturday 17th November- Crawley & District Premier League

ST FRANCIS FLYERS  (0) 0   REIGATE PRIORY FC  (3) 4            

                                             Edmonds2,Edwards1,Bance1

Priory achieved their best result of the campaign to date with a thorough demolition of St Francis Flyers. Priory took the game to their oponents right from the start piling on the pressure and creating numerous opportunities. Priory went in front after 10 mins when Edmonds crashed in his shot from from close range. Priory continued to open up the flyers and missed many chances thus keeping the game tight. The Flyers had their own chances and but from some superb saves from Shearman could have turned the game. With Half Time approaching Priory extended their lead when Eatons cross was headed home by Bance. Within minutes, Edwards run down the left and subsequent cross found Ellet whose shot was well saved by the keeper , but Edmonds was at hand to convert the rebound to make 3-0 at half time.

Into the second half and the Flyers started with more intent pressing the Priory goal. However , Priory in a breakaway attack saw Edwards cut in from the right and his hard and low right foot shot beat the keeper to make it 4-0. The remainder of the game was quite even with both sides having further chances , but the game concluded with a 4-0 win for Priory. This was a much better performance by Priory for which the team can build on. Townsend and Snape in the defence were solid and the rearranged pairing of Ellett and Allen in midfield worked well with Ellet putting in another lively performance. Strikers Edmonds and Edwards starting to find their form with Edwards now off the mark. Alex Brain had a good game on Priorys left flank and Eaton was a presence with his contribution from left back with his crosses. Hogg put in a solid defensive display on Priory right. With the result secure Priory had the opportunity to give good run outs for Nick Taylor and Jamie Williams.

This result takes Priory above half way in the table to 6th position.

Team:Shearman,Hogg,Snape,Townsend,Eaton,Bance,Allen,Ellett,Brain,Edmonds,Edwards,Taylor,Williams.

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Saturday 10th November- Crawley & District Premier League

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (1) 1     THREE BRIDGES 'A'  (2) 2       

Brain1.

Priory started the game the brighter side and played some good football which caused Briges problems.With Priory playing the ball around this made Bridges to change their formation and go back to a 4 - 4 - 2.With 20 mins gone Ali Bance recieved the ball out on the right hand side which he whipped in a cross to the penalty spot for a Alex Brain to connect with to slot home pass the keeper.Priory carried on pressing forward for a second goal when Bridges broke away only to be tackled at the last minute to receive a corner.The corner was floated in for the Bridges forward to have a free header to level the game.Bridges spirit was up and kept driving forward with 15 mins left of the half bridges broke free and slotted the ball home to make it  2 - 1.     The second half carried on much like the first with Priory moving the ball around but not really capitalizing on their chances.Michael Ellett moved up front and within minutes broke free for his defender only to be denied by the post.Priory kept pushing forward and holding Bridges to long range efforts.With 20 mins left Michael Ellett and the Bridges keeper both went up for the ball only for the keeper to spill the ball on to Michael Ellett who put the ball into the net.Priory thought they had scored the equalizer only for the Bridges linesman to flag for a handball when the keeper fumbled the ball on to Michael Ellett. The game finished 2 - 1 which was very disappointing as Priory had most of the possession .    

Team: Shearman,Taylor,Hogg,Allen,Eaton,Bance,Ellett,Townsend,Chistoforou,Brain,Edmonds,Flora,Edwards,Peters  

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Saturday 3rd November- Surrey County Intermediate Cup 1st Round.

STAINES LAMMAS  (3) 5   REIGATE PRIORY FC  (0) 1       

                                         Costaschuk1.

Priorys first Surrey Cup game at Intermediate level was always going to be tough, but the unavailability of a number of 1st team players and the late pull out by 3 players at the last moment meant that Priory traveled to Staines with eleven with Mark Peters , Dan Peters and the DOF being named on the bench. All credit to the eleven that battled their way through this game. On the day this was not necessarily an insurmountable fixture and Staines Lammas were definitely beatable but slack defending in the early period of the game meant that Priory found themselves 3-0 down within 30 mins. Priory had their own chances in the first half with Ellett and Bance having some glorious chances. Into the second half Priory changed their formation with the hope of getting back into the game but suffered an early set back as Staines Lammas increased their lead to 4-0. Priory continued to battle and offensively at times moved the ball well. Christoforo lived up to his 'Super Mario' image and worked tirelessly in the midfield along side Priory Youngster Joe Brown. Staines increased their lead to 5-0 , but Priory were able to get a consolation goal as the effervescent Ellett cross shot was converted at close range by Michael Costaschuk.Whilst no one likes to lose, the fixture provided further intermediate football experience to a number of youngsters 

Team:Shearman,Taylor,Hogg,Allen,Eaton,Reid,Christoforu,Brown,Bance,Ellett,Costaschuk,PetersM,PetersD,AveryS.

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Saturday 27th October - Crawley & District Senior Cup 1st Round.

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (2) 5    FURNACE GREEN ROVERS  (0) 1    

Ellet3,Mountain1,Edmonds1.

Ells Bells ! - Ellett strikes three!

Priory made it two on the bounce as they overcame 1st Division side Furnace Green Rovers in the 1st Round of the Crawley & District Senior Cup at Park Lane on saturday. Furnace Green Rovers came to Priory with the reputation of a goal scoring machine but it was Priory who started the brighter of the two teams. Ellett opened the scoring as he cut into the box from the right with his shot just beating the keeper on the nearside post. Priory increased their lead through Edmonds as he robbed the defender and lobbed his shot over the keeper. In the second half Furnace Green started the brighter as Priory let the pace slacken. Priory then extended their lead, with Ellett now up front , he brought down an Eaton cross skillfully, turned inside and struck his shot into the roof of the net. Priory made it four as Mountain scored from the spot as Ellett was brought down in the box. Ellett made it five to secure his hattrick. Furnace Green achieved a deserved consolation goal to make the final core 5-1 to Priory.

Priorys form is now on an improving scale , and with players coming back from injury , managers Andy and Mark Peters are starting to have numerous options , thus creating greater competition for places. The new signings are starting to settle and the squad is starting to gell. Next saturday Priory are away to Staines Lamas in the 1st Round of the Surrey County Intermediate Cup.

Team: Shearman,Hogg,Snape,Townsend,Eaton,Ellett,Mountain,Christoforu,Brain,Edmonds,Edwards,Allen,Whiting,Flora.

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Saturday 20th October - Crawley & District Premier.

PHOENIX UTD (0) 0     REIGATE PRIORY FC  (1) 1    

                                   Eaton1.

A superb performance by Pete Shearman in Priorys goal and the return of the 'Spirit of 07' saw Reigate Priory achieve their first win of the season against last years champions Phoenix Utd. Priory had a set back even before the game started with Ellett struggling in the warm up and had to start on the bench. In an even 1st half both teams had good opportunities to score , but poor finishing kept the game tight. Priory took the lead when Eatons goal bound inswinging free kick took a slight deflection off the Phoenix defender into the top corner. Phoenix then upped the tempo and had numerous opportunities to equalise but Priory survived to half time.

In the second half Phoenix continued to apply pressure and enjoyed the majority of possession , but Priory were resilient and hardworking and were not going to give up their lead easily. Then , a penalty was conceded. The Phoenix striker struct a firm shot high and left of Shearman , but Shearman got his finger tips and saved , tipping the strike over the bar. Phoenix continued to apply the pressure but were now leaving themselves more exposed at the back and Priory had a number of opportunities to finish the game off , but could not deliver the killer strike. Priory continued holding the Phoenix and held out for their deserved win.

This was an excellent team performance with all contributing , Priory can now build on this and start to climb the table.

Team: Shearman,Hogg,Snape,Townsend,Eaton,Edwards,Christoforu,Mountain,Brain,Flora,Edmonds,Ellett,Leask.

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Saturday 13th October - Crawley & District Premier.

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (2) 2    IFIELD EDWARDS II  (1) 3  

Whiting1,Edmonds1.

Back to the league programme this week .Both sides look nervous but after 15 mins gone Ifield`s left back hit a great srike and the ball fizzed passed Shearman who looked unsighted as the ball came through a crowd of players.It did not take long and Priory started to pass the ball around and with their new signing Alex Brain taking on two players only to be brought down in the pealty box .Whiting stepped up and calmly struck the ball home.With more Priory pressure came another goal with Edwards firing a shot at goal only for the Ifield keeper to spill the ball to Edmonds who finished easily. Second half Priory carried on playing good football but not taking any of their chances.With 8 mins left the day turned sour as a Ifield player who was flagged offside but was allowed to carry on by the referee only to be caught by Shearman on the way through.The referee decided to give Shearman a straight red for the challenge.McLaughlin stepped into goal for Ifield`s penalty only to just miss saving  the shot.With Priory down to 10 men Ifield put pressure on when a cross came in from the right and not beind cleared for a Ifield player to stike the ball home to take all 3  points.

Team: hearman,Taylor,Eaton,Allen,Hogg,Brown,Whiting,Mountain,Brain,Edmonds,Edwards,Christoforou,McLaughin,Okwonga

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Saturday 6th October - Crawley Charity Shield 1st Round.

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (0) 1    MAIDENBOWER VILLAGE   (0) 4  

Whiting1(pen)

A change this week for Priory from their league games and a chance to progress in a cup run.With players being unavailable it was a chance for two U17 to be called up and given a game .Neiter James Leask or Joe Brown looked out of place on their debuts for the Priory 1st. Priory started out of the blocks and quickly attacked Maidenbower with Mountain crossing from the right for Ellett to just head over the bar by a whisker.After the initial hussle and bussle neither team really created much.The only chance fell to Maidenbower just befor half-time with a cross come shot just passing the post. The second half stared bright for both sides,however that did not last long after a few errors in Priory`s play allowed Maidenbower to score two quick goals.After this Priory tried their best to get back into the game and pressing forward for a goal they got caught on the break only for Maidenbower to score two more quick goals.Priory with 2 mins left did get a consolation penalty which was struck superbly by Garth B- Whiting.

Team: Sherman,Taylor,Eaton,Leask,Hogg,Brown,Whiting,Mountain,Ellett,Edmonds,Edwards,Christoforou,Flora,Peters.

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Saturday 29th September 2007 - Crawley & District Premier.

REIGATE PRIORY FC  (0) 0   BLETCHINGLEY  (0) 0  

First home fixture for priory this season with both sides evenly matched for 20 mins,soon after Priory started to play a bit of football with Barry Mountain crossing the ball for Michael Ellett connecting well with both ball and crossbar .Priory carried on making chances in front of goal but failed to make the break- through and ended the half at 0-0 The second half started much the same as the first.After 15 mins Bletchingley midfielder broke away and struck a low drive from 20 yards which Pete Shearman stretched low to his left and pushed the ball round the post for a corner.With 25 mins left Priory had 3 - 4 good chances to score a goal but failed to break the deadlock. The game finished at 0 -0 with the Mullet Man ( Andy Davies ) happy to keep the first clean sheet of the season.  

Team - Shearman,Taylor, Allen,Hogg,Eaton,Mountain,B-Whiting,Snape,Ellett,Edmonds,Flora,Lidbury,Okwonga,Paddley. 

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Saturday 15th September 2007 - Crawley & District Premier.

HOLLAND SPORTS (0) 2       REIGATE PRIORY FC  (0) 0  

Priory came up against top of the table Holland Sports looking to get their season going. In the first half Priory played well and created some chances but were unable to convert.

The start of the second half was equally positive , however, following loss of possesion in midfield , Holland Sports took the lead from a strike from just inside the box. Priory tried to respond and again created the chances but failed to convert. Holland Sports inceased their lead late in the game to put a result beyond Priory. Overall a better team performance.

Team:Shearman,Mclaughlin,Taylor,Allen,Hogg,Paddley,Eaton,WilliamsJ,Ellet,Edmonds,Flora,Reid,Rowlands,Lidbury.

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Saturday 8th September 2007 - Crawley & District Premier.

MAIDENBOWER VILLAGE (1) 2       REIGATE PRIORY FC (1) 2  

                                                      Crossley.2

Priory started this game slowly and within 3 minutes found themselves 1-0 down from a strike on the edge of the penalty area after a corner. Priory battled hard and got themselves back into the game after 35 minutes when Andrew Crossley finished with a superb header from a cross by Ryan Eaton. 1-1 Half Time.

From the restart the game was evenly competed but Maidenbower took the lead after a long ball forced an error at the back with about 10 minutes to go. Priory then increased the pressure attempting to get the equaliser which came with 2 minutes remaining with Andrew Crossley getting his second following a cross from Ryan Eaton.

Team: Shearman,Mclaughlin,Allen,Branton,Eaton,Reid,Paddley,Hogg,Lidbury,Flora,Crossley,Taylor,WilliamsJ,Edmonds.

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Saturday 1st September 2007 - Crawley & District Premier.

NORTHGATE ATHLECTIC (2)3      REIGATE PRIORY FC (0) 2  

                                                        OG.2

Following an encouraging pre season build up Priory were far from their best in their openning fixture against Northgate Athletic. A dissapointing first half and a 2-0 deficit at half time and apart from some heroics from Pete Shearman in the Priory goal , it could have been worse. In the second half Priory improved and started to compete , and pulled a goal back with an own goal from a corner. Priory then suffered a set back when Pete Davies was shown a straight Red Card for dissent. However , Priory achieved an equaliser following some good work from Jamie Williams and Ben Lidbury forcing another own goal. Northgate regained the lead a few minutes later and closed out the game as 3-2 victors. Pete Shearman had an outstanding game and kept Priory in the game throughout. A dissapointing performance with Priory far from their best and some early lessons to be learnt where discipline has to be much improved.Charles Read joined Priorys hospital team sustaining a bad injury to his wrist and could be out for six weeks.

Team: Shearman,Mclaughlin,Eaton,Davies,Williams,Read,Mountain,Hogg,Ellett,Moss,Edwards,Reid,Lidbury,Lawrence.

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Tuesday 21st August 2007 - Friendly.

REDHILL RESERVES (0)1      REIGATE PRIORY FC (1) 4  

                                            Edwards1,Edmonds2,Moss1

Priory have come a long way since this corresponding friendly fixture last year where a 1-1 result was achieved on the night. Priorys progress over the past few weeks has been clear to see , displaying an increased purpose. In excellent playing conditions Priory had numerous opportunities in the first half and were somewhat dissapointed to only go into half time with a 1-0 lead following an opportunist goal by striker Luke Edmonds. Read and Ellett were rampant down the flanks whipping in crosses which just were not converted.

In the second half Redhill started to get back into the game and equalised. It looked like Priory were going to pay for those earlier missed opportunities. However, Priory upped the tempo again and scored a further 3 goals through Edmonds,Edwards and Moss enabling Priory to come out as comfortable winners on the night.

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Saturday 18th August 2007 - Friendly.

CHARLWOOD FC (0)0       REIGATE PRIORY FC (1) 3  

                                        Og1,Edwards1,Edmonds1

Priory put in a solid performance on saturday to overcome a strong Charlwood side. The game was pretty much even and competitive throughout and provided a good preseason workout for both teams. Priory took the lead when Eatons free kick was edged into the net by a Charlwood defender. Priory completed the victory by two further well taken goals. Firstly , Edwards superb strike from the edge of the box which flew over the keeper and Edmonds who rose elegantly to outjump the Charlwood defender with good headed finish. Priorys next friendly is on Tuesday against Redhill Reserves at 7.30pm KO.

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Saturday 21st July 2007 - Friendly.

RUSTHALL FC   (2) 4       REIGATE PRIORY FC (0) 2  

                                       Wheeler1,Lawrence1

Reigate Priory commenced their preseason friendlies with a visit to Kent County Premier side Rusthall FC at the weekend. This game was always going to be a tough test for Priory and so it proved in the first half as Rusthall dominated through large passages of play with their superior possession football. Rusthall took the lead after 10 mins as their striker nipped in to guide the ball into the net following a whipped in cross from the right. Rusthall further increased their lead following some controlled possesion, finished off with shot from outside the box which Martin in the Priory goal could only get his fingertips to. It was'nt all one way traffic and good goal scoring chances fell to Reid , Moss and Edwards but they were unable to provide the quality finish.

Into the second half and Priory started with improved defensive discipline and started to breakdown Rusthalls dominance. The flowing play that Rusthall had enjoyed in the first half dissipated and Priory came more into the game. With a free kck awarded just outside the box , Edmonds strike rebounded off the wall only for Wheeler to follow up with a screemer of a volley into the top corner. With improving confidence and belief Priory were now making a game of it. Priorys equaliser came through a penalty. Lawrence stepped up to convert. With 10 minutes remaining Priory suffered their own penalty set back and Rusthall regained the lead. Rusthall put the game beyond Priory as Priory lost concerntration on a corner and the ball was struct into the roof of the net.

This was a good first friendly for Priory against opposition from a higher league. With some new faces on show and players coming into the side following injuries from last year this can be considered positive progress. Next week Priory 1sts and Reserves travel to Combined Counties outfit Hartley Witney.

Team:Martin,Mclaughlin,Hogg,Reid,Wheeler,Rolands,Moss,Eaton,Allen,Mountain,Edwards,Edmonds,Read,Lawrence,Taylor

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