Still no luck for TFC even with the Return of Jack( for 1 game only )

Trinity put together one of their best displays of the season in this top v. bottom div 3 clash at WCL, with veteran Keith Harper making his first start of the season, along with Jack Haughey, home on holiday from his world travels. Having played each other only two weeks earlier both teams knew what to expect from each other. This was evident early on as both teams cancelled each other out. A mistake was always going to be key and Trinity made the first allowing a ' Lodge forward a run through to score on the quarter hour mark. Trinity though then produced a series of chances. Good work from Danny Barnes put Jack Haughey through but his effort was just wide. Barnes himself was next to pull his shot just wide. The 'Lodge replied in similar fashion before Barnes fed both Jason Harper and Sam Clayton who also both shot wide. The second half followed a similar pattern until the hour mark when Trinity gained a deserved equaliser with Jason Harpers 1st of the season. Trinitys joy was short lived as HLRes regained the lead 3 mins later with a shot in off the far post. Just 4mins later and it was 2-2, as a long ball beat the 'Lodge defense and Barnes was through to chip home. Howdens Lodge res retook the lead with less than 15mins left when 'keeper Grant Henderson was judged to have fouled a 'Lodge forward. A Penalty was awarded and the Howdens Forward completed his Hat-Trick...2-3. As Trinity pushed forward to look for an equaliser, Howdens broke away and gained a corner. This was headed home, but with a minute left, Trinity had hope as Barnes again broke clear to score his second and make the final score 4-3. So the game ended with another Trinity defeat, but a performance to give them hope for the future, although the next game is against Beacon !!

Trinity suffer forth straight league defeat

Trinitys improving performances still failed to provide their 2nd win of the season, as a determined Howdens Lodge Reserves team scored twice in the last ten mins to take all 3 points in this division 3 game, played at the Co-op. With Trinitys management team down to just Keith Harper due to holidays and weekend breaks, Trinity started brightly and opened the scoring when Danny Barnes netted his first goal of the season. Howdens Lodge Reserves gained an equaliser from the penalty spot after 'keeper Grant Henderson brought down a forward in the box. With the game looking set for a draw, ending 3 consecutive Trinity League defeats, Howdens Lodge Reserves poped up with two killer goals in the last 10 to continue their impressive start to the season and condemn Trinity to their 4th straight league defeat.

Trinity defeated by Castle

An unusual afternoon home game for Trinity saw no change in their early season fortunes., against one of the divisions top teams they put together a sprited performance but gained no reward. The game was 14mins old when Lincoln Castle opened the scoring. A long cross not being cut out presented the scoring oportunity. 4 mins later and the trinity defence was all over the place. An attempted clearence by Graham Dixon hit his own post before the ball hit Chris Short, it was then only half cleared. The ball was flying all over the trinity 6 yard box at this point and after numerous attempts to clear ,the ball was thumped home. 2 mins later it was 3-0 when a Lincoln Castle forward weaved his way through the defence. Trinity did muster some efforts before the break, with Danny Barnes Jason Harper and Scott Batchelor all going close. The game was effectively over after 2 mins of the second half as a perfect chip over Grant henderson made it 4-0. The final goal coming in the last couple of mins as Trinity were looking for a consolation goal leaving themselves short in defence.

Trinity 1 - 4 Fender Talbot

On a typical autumnal morning at the Co-op, Trinity produced another improving display, but again got no reward other than their first goal in three games. An impressive Fender Talbot started the game brightly and had the Trinity defence stretched early on. This early pressure produced the opening goal after 8mins. A good 'Talbot free kick was met by a forward who brought an excellent save out of Grant Henderson (who used to play for them) the rebound fell kindly for 'Talbot but again Henderson saved, only for the ball to end up back with 'Talbot to score. Trinity were soon matching Fender Talbot and an excellent through ball from Garrick Simpson found Jay Harper who was unlucky with a good effort. A series of Trinity corners put the 'Talbot under pressure. One was met by Chris Glass who was a whisker away from his first Trinity goal. Another corner was then met by Harper whose effort was cleared off the line. With 10 mins of the first half remaining 'Talbot struck a killer blow when a fine cross was powerfully headed home at the far post. Trinity recovered but were restricted to long range efforts, either side of half time. On the hour, an unfortunate slip by Chris Short allowed Fender Talbot in for No.3. As the game entered the last 10min Henderson was again called into action and again after a good save, 'Talbot reacted the quicker to make it 4-0. Trinitys spirit could not be questioned in this game however and they finally gained a consolation goal they deserved in the last minute. David Barnes popping up at the far post to score.

3 Goals in 4 second half minutes send TFC to Defeat

Trinity put on a much better show than the previous week, but were still unable to prevent Beacon from continuing their 100% League start to the season. The opening half hour was an even affair with the Trinity defence being able to cope with all Beacons efforts. It was a shame that the opening goal came as a result of some shocking defensive play bordering on a comic sketch! A poor back pass put Trinity 'keeper Grant Henderson under pressure and he scuffed his clearance, it did however go to a Trinity defender who made an equal hash of the clearance, only managing to present the ball to Beacon ...0-1 That being the only "highlight" of the first half both teams were still hopeful of a win once the second half started. The first chance came on 57mins when a Beacon near post corner was flicked onto the post. This seemed to liven up the game as a strong run by veteran Kev Townell set a chance for Trinitys Danny Barnes but his header was a shade to high. Totally out of character for this game, a surge by Beacon produced 3 goals in a 4 min spell which of course won the game for them. On 64 mins a 25yard shot was deflected home, 0-2. A minute later and a half clearance was thumped home into the top corner from a distance again. 2 mins later and a Beacon midfielder was given a clear run through the Trinity defence 0-4, game over ! Trinity did mount a few promising attacks in the last 10mins, even throwing on veteran record scorer Steve Blanchard in an attempt to get some consolation. This was not to be as a 25yard Graham Dixon free kick sailed just over, leaving Trinity scoreless again.

Trinity prove to be an easy ''Challenge'' in the Cup

Trinitys interest in the 2009-10 Challenge Cup was effectively over after 8minutes when a poor backpass let in Barnetby for the opening goal. Trinitys day continued to go down hill when skipper Graham Dixon was forced off with an injury after only 10 mins. With 18mins on the clock Barnetby attacked in force to leave the Trinity defence just watching as they doubled their lead. Trinitys first effort of the game came on the half hour when Jason Harper forced the Barnetby keeper into making a good save. This mini Trinity revival was short lived as Barnetby hit three more goals in the ten minute period prior to half time. No 3 was again the result of a poor back pass. No 4 was the best goal of the game as the Barnetby forward weaved his way through the Trinity defence before producing an excellent chip over Grant Henderson in the Trinity goal. No 5 came on the stroke of half time. A reorganisation of the Trinity line up at half time did see an improvement with the Barnetby 'keeper having to "put his Sunday paper down" and take a bigger part in the game! Trinitys efforts all came to nil though. With 25mins left another injury saw Trinity veteran Keith Dixon being forced into action. Trinitys better second half showing came unstuck twice in the last ten minutes first with a penalty and the 7th goal being a cracking shot. Barnetby meet Goxhill Tigers in the second round while Trinity will be in the Bob Bedford memorial cup, hoping to do much better.

Trinity made to Battle for 3 points...

Trinity's first Home game of the season saw the visit of DSV, and after last weekends disappointing defeat, Trinity were chomping at the bit to get there first points on the table.

The game started brightly and Trinity got out the blocks sharpest and piled the pressure on the DSV rear guard. A sparkling run down the right side of midfield by Rich Brown ended when a DSV defender fouled him, allowing Trinity to fill the box. The freekick was floated over by Sam Clayton which found the head of Jay Harper. His powerful header had the keeper beaten but went just the wrong side of the post. It wasnt long though before Trinity were handed a gift by DSV. A mazey run into the box by Rob Needham resulted in him been brought down and a penalty been awarded. Up stepped Captain Graham Dixon who fired Trinity into the lead with his second goal in as many games. Trinity really had the grit between there teeth now and were piling on the pressure. A second goal looked a certainty and when Harpers pin point cross found the head of Sam Clayton, he rifled it past the DSV keeper. Trinity 2-0 DSV. Clayton was then to turn provider, as his run and cross from the left found the head of Needham, who under pressure from 2 DSV defenders, found the bottom corner. Trinity 3-0 DSV. The third Trinity goal seemed to spur on DSV though and with 10 minutes of the half remaining started to cause problems in the Trinity defense. The Trinity rear guard kept them to long range efforts which went both high and wide.

HT Trinity 3-0 DSV

The second half started in the same way the first had ended with DSV piling on the pressure. With the second half only 5 minutes old DSV found a Glimmer of hope. A Free kick was only half cleared and the shot that followed managed to find its way past Henderson in goal to make it 3-1. Trinity were really struggling to get there passing football going again and a loose ball in midfield was picked up by the DSV captain. His thunderous shot from a full 30 yards bent away from the keeper and into the top corner of the net. Game on, Trinity 3-2 DSV. As DSV pushed for an equaliser, Trinity tried in vain to extend there lead but saw way ward shots from Robbo, Clayton and Harper come to nothing. After more pressure by DSV and a few close calls,Trinity's defense managed to stay firm and see out the game to claim there first points of the season.

FT Trinity 3-2 DSV

Trinity start 2009-10 season with away Defeat...

With an air of Confidense in the Trinity camp, the new season had arrived on a clear day up at West Common Lane. Trinitys opponents today were Queens, who had done the double over TFC last season.

As the whistle blew for the start of the game Trinity were put under early pressure by the Queens attackers. Two chances were wasted as both failed to hit the target. Trinity began to find there feet and started to move the ball around freely. A great passing move which involved most of the midfield saw Trinity take the Lead. Sam Clayton found Rob Needhams feet, who turned and laid a great ball into the path of Summer signing Mathew Robinson. He took it past the centre half with his right and smashed the ball back across the keeper into the bottom corner with his left. A great finish to a great move. Trinitys lead didnt last for long though as a long throw was only half cleared, which lead to a cracking 20 yard effort sent towards the top corner. New Keeper Grand Henderson pushed the ball onto the post, only for it to bounce under the cross bar and to the feet of a Queens Forward (1-1) Now with new found belief Queens came back into the game and after a few wayward efforts found themselves infront. A mazey run forward from Queens' Left midfielder had the Trinity defence tied in knots and smashed a shot into the far corner.

HT Trinity 1 Queens 2

The second half started with Trinity trying to get back into the game but were soon delt a crushing blow when a long punt up field beat the offside trap, leading to the Queens striker tucking his shot low under the Trinity keeper (1-3) Trinity heads looked to of dropped and again life was made even harder when influential midfielder Robbo went off with a Groin Strain. With 25 minutes of the game remaining Trinity got a foot hold back in the game. Trinity pressure lead to a Corner, which was floated into the box. Captain Graham Dixon lost his marker at the back post and powered his header into the net (3-2) With re-newed hope Trinity pressed looking for an Equaliser. Good work by Rich 'Bobby' Brown and Jay Harper came to nothing as Trinity saw chances go begging. With Trinity now committing more men forward, this lead to gaps appearing in the defence. Grant Henderson, making his debut in the goal, kept the score down as he made 3 or 4 important stops to keep Trinity in the game. With the final whistle edging ever closer, the game was put out of Trinitys reach when a free-kick from the edge of the area took 2 deflections, beating the keeper to his left side.

FT Trinity 2 Queens 4

Next week (Sunday 13th September) Trinity welcome D.S.V to the Co-op for a 10.30am kick off

Trinity 4 Appleby 0 (Friendly)

Trinity ended there pre-season friendlies with a comfortable 4-0 win against Appleby in the wet and windy conditions. New signing Mathew Robinson neatly finished a great flowing move by Trinity, after a Rob Needham pass sent him past 2 defenders to slide into the bottom corner, to make it 1-0 to Trinity. The 2nd goal came from a Sam Clayton corner which caused havoc in the Appleby penalty area. The ball landed at Needhams feet, who cooly smashed it into the roof of the net. The 3rd and 4th Trinity goals came from defensive mistakes in the Appleby ranks. Firstly the goal keeper tried to take the ball around a speedy Jay Harper, who tackled him and placed in from 3 yards (3-0) Then Applebys left full back was slow to react to a Trinity through ball which led to Phil (Judas) Brumby rifling home Trinitys 4th

After this win Trinity are in fine form to start the season on Sunday 6th September 10.30am kick off at West Common Lane.

Trinity's Pre-Season starts with Defeat

Trinity went down 2-0 at Crowle against a New Look Duffs team. In Blustery winds, Trinity won the toss and chose to play with the wind behind them, hoping to make use of the advantage but found themselves 1 down at the break. Trinity created a number of chances resulting in Shots going high and wide from Rick 'Bobby' Brown, Jason Harper and New Signing Phil (cant remember his surman, apologises) Duffs opener came half way through the first half when a Trinity attack was cut out and resulting in a Dynamo break way. The midfielder was not picked up by his marker and walzted into the box and crossed for the waiting Forward who tapped home from close range. After this goal, Assistant Manager Graham Dixon made changes and Trinity Finished the half Strong.

The second half started with Trinity now playing into the wind, which halted there hunt for an Equaliser. More changes were made put still Trinity couldnt make there pressure pay and were again caught on the break, which lead to a great lobbed finish from a Duffs sub.

So a disappointing start to there Pre-season but Trinity have the Chance of a quick turn-a-round with a Friendly arranged with Appleby next Wednesday or Thursday.

Pre-Season Friendlies

With the First game of the Football season only a few weeks away, Trinity have two warm up matches against Local Rivals Duffs Dynamos and Appleby Wanderers, Both away from home.

The first test for Trinity is against Duffs on Thursday 20th August at Crowles, Windsor Park witha a kick off estimated of 6.30(ish)

The second test is against Appleby the Following week, Possibly Monday 24th August but this is still to be comfirmed.

In the summer transfer window Trinity have made a number of Signings. We've brought in a Goal Keeper, A Defender, An Attacking Midfielder and a Striker, who Trinity have come up against in the last few seasons.



Heres hoping to a Successful Season for the Boys

Club Captain/Asisstant Manager/Club Scout/Players Spokesman (Basically Mr Trinity)
Graham Dixon

Trinity Hearts Broken with last Kick of the Game...

This top of the table, division 3 clash at West Common Lane saw some bizzar decisions by the Referee have a major bearing on the result. Coupled with a strong diagonal wind which both teams struggled with on another day the result may have been much different. Baysgarth opened the scoring with only 7mins gone when a hopeful long ball caught the wind and deceived Trinity goalkeeper Graham Dixon, allowing Pat Sprakes to nip in and score. The game then got bogged down in midfield until Phil Brumby fed Danny Barnes who turned well and forced a good save from the Baysgarth keeper who was thankful to see his save clip the top of the bar. A series of long throw ins from Baysgarth caused problems for Trinity and with 10min left it was one of these that resulted in Baysgarths 2nd goal. A near post flick looping into the net.

HT Trinity 0 Baysgarth 2

With the wind at their backs it was Trinity who started the second half strongly with both Jason Harper and Barnes going close before Mike Fowles thumped home Trinitys first after only 6mins. Trinity continued to press strongly creating several good chances, leaving Baysgarth hanging on at times. As time began to run out Brumby limped off to be replaced by veteran manager Keith Harper. It was now that the Referee totally "lost the plot". Trinity were awarded a penalty for a foul, which even the Referee agreed had started outside the area. Keith Harper was not going to argue as he confidently stroked home the spot kick to deservedly draw Trinity level. Baysgarth were now also loosing the plot as they questioned every decision. With minutes left Baysgarth thought they had scored the winner but it was disallowed. The table toppers gained an undeserved win with the last kick of the game which flew in from close range following a corner.

FT Trinity 2 Baysgarth 3

Barnetby hit Trinity for 5

Trinity suffered a rare League defeat in this division 3 clash at WCL. They started the game brightly forcing the Barnetby 'keeper into making a fine save after 12mins. Garrick Simpson releasing the lively Phil Brumby who ran through the Barnetby defence before setting up Jason Harper who forced the save. Barnetbys reply came soon after as Chris Short was outpaced leaving Trinity 'keeper Graham Dixon having to produce an equally fine save. With half an hour gone Trinity were awarded a free kick which saw Liam Simpson nod the ball down to Brumby who once again found the Barnetby keeper in fine form. Brumby finally beat the Barnetby 'keeper when he picked up a loose ball in the penalty area to turn well and crack the ball home on 37mins. The second half started badly for Trinity when after 5 mins a mix up saw the ball creep over the line for Barnetbys equaliser. 10mins later and Barnetby were in front when a long ball beat the trinity defence leaving Dixon with no chance. Trinity mounted a spell of pressure with Harper and Brumby both going close but on 25mins Barnetby broke away to seal the win. Two more quick goals in the last 12mins left Trinity a well beaten team. the two teams meet again on Sunday week, giving Trinity a quick chance of a revenge victory.

Trinity keep the Promotion Train on the right Tracks

After weeks without a game Trinity played their first League game since 30th November. A near 3 month break - Two cup games had beat the weather during the period but still a good mid winter break! The day before the game Trinity suffered a major blow when top scorer Mark McCrea was transferred to Burton. Trinity moved quickly to plug the gap left by transferring Mick Fowles from Duffs Dynamos to the club.

Fowles started a superb debut for Trinity by opening the scoring after only 9mins when he reacted quickest to a loose free kick which was fired into the DSV box by Phil Brumby. The enforced rest seemed to have Trinity a power of good as they doubled their score after 20mins when Fowles this time crossed the ball perfectly for David Barnes to meet and head home. Trinity backed by a strong wind were playing well now and Chris Glass came desperatley close to scoring his first Trinity goal when a cross cum shot rattled the DSV cross bar, the ball then dropped to Jason Harper who missed the open goal.
HT - DSV 0, Trinity 2.

Kicking into the wind at the start of the second period, Trinity were soon back on the attack. A good through ball from Chris Harper set Barnes up but a good save prevented a further goal. DSV hit straight back and following a far post corner reduced the deficit even though Mike Jackson nearly kept the ball out. It was DSV who were now doing all the attacking. The wind and possibly Trinitys tiring legs playing a part. A series of DSV free kicks around the edge of the Trinity box were all dealt with by a solid defence and some great saves from Graham Dixon, still acting well as stand in keeper. As DSV pushed for an equaliser, Trinity began to hit them on the breakaway with Barnes going round a stranded 'keeper only for Jason Harper to cap a day in new boots with the miss of the game. Trinity held firm to claim all 3 points in this div 3 promotion clash which keeps them well in the hunt for promotion.

FT - DSV 1, Trinity 2.

Match Report from TFC Present v TFC Cheats

Trinity FC Present 2. TFC Legends 2.
The annual game between the present Trinity team and their illustrious predecessors got under way in unusually good conditions at Quibell Park on Saturday 27th December.The Legends team, playing in a German style kit of white shirts and black shorts, which was a comfortable fit for all the players were missing several key players from yesteryear. The biggest absentee being Barrie Kay. Only Keith Dixon from the first Trinity Sunday League game in 1972 was playing, but support was on hand from Brian Marland and Dave Spencer. Much to the objection of the present team, John Borrill gave a lesson in how to Referee these sort of games.

For the second successive Christmas, ex Scunthorpe United goalkeeper, Paul Musslewhite made a guest appearance, having played for the present team last year, he was now considered eligible for the legends team, but he could only manage half a game before being dragged off round the shops for the post Christmas sales!

The game began with the legends stroking the ball around confidently on a bumpy pitch leaving the present team to watch in awe at some of their silky skills. Once the present XI got the ball a more direct approach was employed with Musslewhite having to be at his best before the deadlock was finally broken midway through the half when the presents top scorer – Mark McCrea beat the offside trap to score.Glyn Sparks currently in semi retirement, training for the London Marathon, came on as sub for the legends and promptly equalised. A good move involving Phil Henry and Denis Galvin set Sparks up, but his initial shot was well saved by Graham Dixon in the presents goal but Sparks was quickest to react to force the ball home. Despite two controversial off sides denying the present XI goal efforts, the half time break was reached with the score still level and no serious injuries.

The second half saw substitutes being regularly used, more by the Legends who had 15 players available to the present teams 12. Graham Bew, as always was giving a commanding performance in the centre of the Legends defence with Alistair Cropper playing at full back for the first time in many years. With another “goal” being ruled offside the present team were becoming frustrated at their failure to beat “the old uns”. They did however retake the lead through Rob Needham, only for Gary Horner to storm his way through for the Legends to equalise.

The present team were reduced to 10 men late on when a robust Phil Henry tackle on Chris Harper saw him go off injured whilst his brother, Jason Harper decided it was time for him to go in search of his dummy, somewhere in the Quibell Park stadium area.The game, now a 10 v. 15 affair eventually came to a close at an honourable 2-2 draw, leaving the Legends claiming a 3 year unbeaten run now. The present team hoping for more luck when their League program resumes in the New Year.

Special thanks go out to Ref John Borril who again helped the Legends with some shocking decissions against the Present team. 4 goals disallowed of which 3 were perfectly legal is a con! A Change of Ref for next years game is definatley required, one who is fair towards both teams!!!