UCL Premier Division

Desborough Town  2    Buckingham Town  1

Saturday, 14 August 2004


Desborough made a winning start against last season's runners up Buckingham at the Waterworks Field. New signing from Rothwell Town Matt Curtis gave Ar Tarn a fifth minute lead after running through the visiting defence, but they were pegged back six minutes into the second half by a headed Lance Gentle-King equaliser from a Moses Olaleye cross. George Donnelly, who scored four times in the corresponding match last season, was again the Desborough match winner with a 58th minute decider after a poor goal kick by Andy Stevens had been intercepted.

Desborough: Gary Munton, Bill Riddle, Nathan Mitchell, Andy Greensmith, Mark Pallett (Mark Hackett), Jimmy Simpson, Jason Singh, Glyn Davies, Matt Curtis, George Donnelly (Michael Coles), Andreas Sanders (Scott Marshall).
Buckingham: Andy Stevens, James Patterson, Lee Orcheston, Stuart Blaik, Lance Gentle-King, Jermaine Daley, Moses Olaleye, Jason Blackett, Reuben Max-Grant (Leon Ettienne), Kieran Carey, Alex Giscombe (Leroy Williams).

Premier Division

Ford Sports Daventry  1    Desborough Town  3

Tuesday, 17 August 2004


Desborough avenged two defeats by the Motormen last term to keep their winning start to the season going at Royal Oak Way. Matty Curtis and Mark Hackett went close before George Donnelly gave Ar Tarn the lead four minutes before the interval, but Ian Pearce levelled for Fords with a 55th minute penalty conceded by Glyn Davies. Eleven minutes later Donnelly restored Desborough's lead and a Jimmy Simpson strike sealed the visitors' victory in the dying seconds.

Fords: Iulius Stzatulat, Ian Giles, Adrian Pestell, Mark Hofford, Jamie Moss, Mark Drake (Shane Geary), Phil Murphy (Ian Mills), Dave Bond, Ian Pearce, Matt Murphy, Steve Harrhy (Kazemekas Sigitas).
Desborough: Gary Munton, Nathan Mitchell, Scott Munton, Glyn Davies, Andy Greensmith, Jimmy Simpson, Jamie Gilsenan, Mark Hackett, Matty Curtis, George Donnelly, Scott Marshall.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  2    Potton United  1

Saturday, 21 August 2004


Desborough boast the Premier's last 100% record after emerging victorious in this top of the table clash. Ar Tarn's victory was quite an achievement as they played 75 minutes with ten men after Scott Munton's dismissal for a second caution. Michael Coles gave Ar Tarn a 20th minute lead only for Brett Donnelly to equalise twelve minutes later, punishing a mistake by Jimmy Simpson. Andy Greensmith scored Desborough's winner from close range sixteen minutes from time, shortly after a goalline clearance denied Nathan Mitchell.

Desborough: Gary Munton, Scott Munton, Bill Riddle, Michael Coles (Jason Singh), Glyn Davies, Andy Greensmith, Jamie Gilsenan, Jimmy Simpson, Matty Curtis, George Donnelly (Nathan Mitchell), Scott Marshall.
Potton: Brad Gillham, Eddie Endersby, Paul Donnelly, Gary Watts, Nathan Buckland, Rob Messina, Gary Jackson (Sam Worthington), Dave Brown (Wes Jean), Brett Donnelly, Luke Donnelly, Matt Endersby (Anthony Schurek)
Attendance: 61

Premier Division

Daventry Town  2    Desborough Town  2

Tuesday, 24 August 2004


A Daventry fightback earned them their first point of the season and wrecked the top flight's last 100% record in the process. Ar Tarn looked set for a fourth consecutive victory as they opened up a two goal lead, Sam Johnson opening the scoring after 29 minutes and Jamie Gilsenan adding a second four minutes before the interval. Right on the stroke of half time Ian McGregor put Daventry back in the contest and substitute Ben Collins netted the point saver after 88 minutes.

Daventry: Paul Warnecki, Rob Steele (Kevin Eales), Haringer Dhesi, Phil Daly, Ray Dodd, Mark Taylor, Ian McGregor, Darren Brushett (Ben Collins), David Care, Jermaine Lawes (Paul Atkins), Tom Friend.
Desborough: Gary Munton (Brad Wilson), Scott Munton, Nathan Mitchell, Bill Riddle, Andy Greensmith, Jimmy Simpson, Jason Singh (Anthony Page), Jamie Gilsenan, Matt Curtis (Matt Coles), Sam Johnson, Scott Marshall.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  2    Harrowby United  2

Saturday, 11 September 2004


A Harrowby comeback earned the Lincolnshire side the point which took them to the top of the table, a point ahead of Woodford and Cogenhoe who were both on FA Vase duty. After a goalless first half Desborough looked set to avenge their 6-2 drubbing by the Arrows in the corresponding fixture last term when they opened up a two goal lead. George Donnelly broke the deadlock five minutes after the restart, lobbing Arrows keeper Ian Flavell from fully thirty yards, and Grant Mawby marked his return to action with a 73rd minute second from Sam Johnson's through pass. Four minutes later Darren Glover made the most of a free kick to reply for the Arrows who levelled in the dying seconds through Gary Walters.

Desborough: Gary Munton, Scott Munton, Scott Marshall, Bill Riddle, Nathan Mitchell, Jimmy Simpson, Tom Mills, Jamie Gilsenan, Grant Mawby, George Donnelly (Sam Johnson), Andy Greensmith.
Harrowby: Ian Flavell, Richard Holmes, Marc Huggins, Darren Glover, Wayne Hallcro, Mark Foster, Danny Hargreaves (Pete Brothwell), Shane Bird, Richard Thompson (Scott Taylor), Martin Wormall, Gary Walters.
Attendance: 71.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  2    Newport Pagnell Town  1

Saturday, 25 September 2004


Two first half goals lifted Desborough into fourth place in the Premier Division and sent the Swans tumbling to a fifth successive league and cup defeat. Top scorer George Donnelly opened the scoring on the quarter hour, heading in an Andreas Sanders centre and two minutes later veteran Shaun McPolin added a second with a drive from just inside the box. Sam Parrish reduced the arrears twelve minutes from time but it was too little too late for Newport. Moment of the Match has to be McPolin's "spandex gimp mask" celebration after scoring Desborough's second goal. (If only there was photographic evidence !!!)

Desborough: Gary Munton, Gary Kennedy, Scott Marshall, Mark Pallett, Andy Greensmith, Jimmy Simpson, Jason Singh, Tom Mills, Shaun McPolin, George Donnelly, Andreas Sanders.
Newport: Lee Ward, Sam Parrish, Jamie Scales (Dan Goodwin), John Thorpe, Richard Caso, Gary Flinn (Ivan Gladkow), Wayne Spencer, Tom Hill, Vinny Shrieves (Maz Lagioia), Tyrone Taylor, Ben Hill.
Attendance: 62.

Premier Division

Potton United  3    Desborough Town  1

Saturday, 02 October 2004


Potton avenged an August reverse at the Waterworks Field as they inflicted a first league defeat of the season on Desborough. The Royals took an early stranglehold on the contest, taking a sixth minute lead through Gary Jackson and adding a second five minutes later, Brett Donnelly the marksman. Ar Tarn replied after 29 minutes with a George Donnelly spot kick after a foul by Royals keeper Dave Salmon on Tom Mills. Thereafter Desborough wasted chances to get back in the game and five minutes from time Brett Donnelly made the points safe for Potton who moved up to fourth place in the Premier table.

Potton: Dave Salmon, Eddie Endersby, Paul Donnelly (Anthony Schurek), Gary Watts, Nathan Buckland, Glen Crook, Gary Jackson, Mark Bryant (James Hatch), Brett Donnelly (Luke Donnelly), Steve Kuhne, Matt Endersby.
Desborough: Gary Munton, Scott Marshall, Gary Kennedy, Nathan Mitchell, Scott Munton, Mark Pallett (Graeme Archer), Tom Mills, Andreas Sanders (Jason Singh), Jamie Gilsenan, Shaun McPolin, George Donnelly.
Attendance: 39.

Northamptonshire FA Hillier Senior Cup
Round 1

Desborough Town  0    Rothwell Town  1

Tuesday, 05 October 2004


Last season's runners-up Desborough bowed out of this season's Hillier Cup as Jim Le Mesurier found the home net after 89 minutes to give the Bones victory in this traditional, but now rarely staged, derby contest.

Premier Division

Holbeach United  0    Desborough Town  1

Saturday, 09 October 2004


Desborough enjoy their visits to Carters Park - they are now unbeaten in their last four. This win was the perfect fillip for Desborough after they suffered their first reverse of the season last weekend. As the match headed to a conclusion stalemate looked the order of the day until Jamie Gilsenan popped up with an 88th minute winner for Ar Tarn, latching on to a Shaun McPolin flick to beat Kevin Cross in the home goal. Holbeach had only themselves to blame for the defeat though after spurning a series of good openings, while stand in keeper Brad Wilson performed well in the Ar Tarn goal.

Holbeach: Kevin Cross, Dean Elston, Nick Keeble, Danny Hussey, Steve Barnes, Rob Speechley, Paul Langford, Phil Barnes, Angus Hepburn (Adam Braybrook), Kevin Childs, Lee Hudson (Shaun Keeble).
Desborough: Brad Wilson, Scott Munton, Andreas Sanders, Andy Greensmith, Nathan Mitchell, Jimmy Simpson, Tom Mills, Danny Steed (Jason Singh), Shaun McPolin, George Donnelly (Craig Misciali), Jamie Gilsenan.
Attendance: 59.

Premier Division

Blackstones  1    Desborough Town  2

Saturday, 16 October 2004


Desborough maintained their challenge for honours with this win. Tom Mills gave Ar Tarn a seventh minute lead, firing through a crowd of players following a corner, and they extended their advantage after 25 minutes through Jamie Gilsenan who fired home after good link up play with Shaun McPolin. Stones reduced the arrears three minutes before the interval, Aaron Ridout the marksman as he chased down keeper Brad Wilson's clearance which rebounded into the net.

Blackstones: Andy Neilson, Tom Liberatore (Marius Lodoen), Mark Wood, Gavin Barnes (Laurence Clark), Robbie Blowers, Matt Doyle, Alex Higgins, Andy Neal, Aaron Ridout, Michael Chong, Andy Smurthwaite (Andy Boome).
Desborough: Brad Wilson, Andy Greensmith, Scott Munton (Tony Page), Bryan Jeffery, Danny Steed (Eddie Mills), Jimmy Simpson, Jason Singh, Tom Mills, Shaun McPolin, George Donnelly (Marcus Keirle), Jamie Gilsenan.
Attendance: 80.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  3    Raunds Town  0

Tuesday, 19 October 2004


Ar Tarn moved up to third place in the Premier Division with a comfortable win over the Shopmates. They took 42 minutes to break the deadlock, Bryan Jeffery the marksman. Jamie Gilsenan added a second nine minutes into the second half with top scorer George Donnelly completing the scoring twenty minutes from time.

Desborough: Brad Wilson, Scott Munton, Andreas Sanders, Bryan Jeffery, Andy Greensmith, Jimmy Simpson (Danny Steed), Mark Pallett (Tony Page), Gary Kennedy, Matty Curtis (George Donnelly), Jamie Gilsenan, Tom Mills.
Raunds: Michael Freeman, Aaron Mayhew, David Coales, Martin Mitchell, Ian Burt, Jed Ainge, Ben Armstring, Jamie Russell, Mike McKenzie (Craig Thurlow), Duane St John (Richard Eddy), James Fletcher (Danny Jackson).
Attendance: 58.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  1    Cogenhoe United  2

Saturday, 23 October 2004


Cogenhoe returned to winning ways as they inflicted a first home defeat of the season on Desborough. Dan Burke's 40th minute strike from the edge of the box gave Cogenhoe the interval lead and a Ben Foster effort from a narrow angle after 63 minutes extended the visitors' advantage. Desborough scored an 89th minute consolation through Matty Curtis from the penalty spot following a foul by Mark Njotsa.

Desborough: Brad Wilson, Andy Greensmith, Scott Munton, Bryan Jeffery, Eddie Mills, Mark Pallett, Tom Mills, Tony Page, Matty Curtis, George Donnelly (Shaun McPolin), Jamie Gilsenan.
Cogenhoe: Pete Earl, Oliver Wilkinson, Matt Poulton, Russell Douglas, Mark Njotsa, Fazel Koriya, Richard Bunting (Scott Goodacre), Dan Burke, Darren Collins (Rob Goldring), Ben Foster, Elliott Sandy (Jamie Wright).
Attendance: 70.

Premier Division

St Neots Town  3    Desborough Town  0

Saturday, 30 October 2004


The Saints moved into the top three with this win over Ar Tarn who have now lost on their last five visits to Rowley Park. Top marksman Liam Harrold gave the Saints an 8th minute lead, rounding off a good move with his tenth goal of the season. Desborough were close to an equaliser after 67 minutes when Tony Page's shot bounced down from the crossbar, the officials waving away Ar Tarn claims of a goal. The outcome remained in doubt until the last ten minutes when two home substitutes returned from injury with a bang. Barry Dellar scored the Saints' second goal after 81 minutes from a Russell Lawes cross and fellow replacement Ronnie Fortune wrapped up the win four minutes later, chipping keeper Brad Wilson after being played through by Harrold.

St Neots: Matt Finlay, Russell Lawes, Paul Bloss, Jon Hoggett, Damian Matthews, Mark Burrows (Barry Dellar), Tom Hobbs, Steve Jelley (Ronnie Fortune), Liam Harrold, Danny Griggs, Ozie Foster.
Desborough: Brad Wilson, Mark Pallett (Jason Singh), Scott Marshall, Scott Munton, Glyn Davies, Bryan Jeffery, Jamie Gilsenan, Tom Mills, Matty Curtis (George Donnelly), Shaun McPolin, Tony Page.
Attendance: 80.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  2    Boston Town  0

Saturday, 06 November 2004


Desborough bounced back to winning ways, in the process ending Boston's eight match unbeaten run. Jamie Gilsenan gave Ar Tarn a fourth minute advantage after George Donnelly broke clear on the right to set up the chance. Matt Curtis and Bryan Jeffery went close for the home side and a second from George Donnelly after 23 minutes, following good work by Tom Mills and Gilsenan, proved enough to secure three important points for Desborough. An ill tempered contest saw seven players cautioned with Jeffery seeing red late on after a second caution.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Scott Munton (Eddie Mills), Scott Marshall, Andy Greensmith, Glyn Davies, Bryan Jeffery, Jamie Gilsenan, Tony Page, Matty Curtis, Tom Mills, George Donnelly (Shaun McPolin).
Boston: Simon Ward, Jason Vaughan, Tony Brooks (Danny Matson), Lee Rippin, Shaun Baker, Nathan Collins, Ben Harris (James Brader), Paul Goodhand, Micky Nuttell, Lee Orrey, Ross Don-Duncan.
Attendance: 68.

Premier Division

Harrowby United  1    Desborough Town  1

Saturday, 13 November 2004


These two title contenders shared the spoils for the second time this season in a Harrowby Fields stalemate. The Arrows deservedly led at the interval with a 35th minute goal from Mark Foster who punished a defensive error, but the visitors raised their game in the second half and top scorer George Donnelly earned Desborough a point with a 64th minute equaliser from the penalty spot after a handball by a home defender.

Harrowby: Ian Flavell, Darren Glover, Wayne Hallcro (Glenn Pearson), Marc Huggins, Dennis Rhule, Lee Marshall, Mark Foster, John Edwards (Barry Payne), Gary Walters, Martin Wormall, Adam Buckley.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Glyn Davies, Andy Greensmith, Scott Munton, Scott Marshall (Jimmy Simpson), Tony Page, Tom Mills, Bryan Jeffery, Matty Curtis, Jamie Gilsenan, George Donnelly.
Attendance: 45.

Premier Division

Northampton Spencer  0    Desborough Town  1

Tuesday, 16 November 2004


Desborough climbed to fourth place with this narrow victory at Kingsthorpe Mill. Tony Page was the Ar Tarn matchwinner after just 16 minutes, running through the home defence to slide a shot under diving keeper Oliie Urquhart. Jamie Gilsenan and George Donnelly had first half opportunities for Desborough who held firm in the second half after the Millers came back into the contest. A combination of the woodwork, goalline clearances and a series of fine saves from Paul Beresford earned Ar Tarn three important points.

Spencer: Oliver Urquhart, Danny McWilliams, Jerry Moss, Phil Reynolds, Josh Urquhart (Scott Coleman), Gavin Nullatamby, Matthew Ablett, Chris Davies, Darren Frost, Mohamed Ali, Adam Wigley.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Scott Munton, Andy Greensmith, Glyn Davies, Tony Page, Jimmy Simpson (Mark Pallett), Scott Marshall, Tom Mills, George Donnelly (Grant Mawby), Matty Curtis (Shaun McPolin), Jamie Gilsenan.
Attendance: 60.

F.A. Vase
Round 2

Carlton  0    Desborough Town  3

Saturday, 20 November 2004


Three early goals made this a comfortable afternoon for Ar Tarn as they brushed aside their Northern Counties East League hosts. It took just four minutes for Bryan Jeffery to open the scoring for Desborough with a volley from rhe edge of the box after the home defence failed to clear a corner, and before another four minutes had elapsed Tom Mills had doubled the lead with a low shot after good work by Scott Marshall. Jamie Gilsenan completed the scoring after 18 minutes, rounding the keeper to book Ar Tarn's place in the last 64.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  2    Long Buckby  3

Saturday, 27 November 2004


Buckby made it five wins in a row with the scalp of title chasers Desborough their best yet. Darren Harmon gave Buckby a third minute lead with a header over the stranded Paul Berseford, but Ar Tarn were on terms after 21 minutes, Grant Mawby the marksman after Tony Page won possession to set up the chance. Desborough went ahead after 69 minutes through Matt Curtis who cut inside to score at the second attempt, only for Buckby player-manager Aidy Mann to restore parity within four minutes, converting a penalty after handball by Glyn Davies. Jon Crockett scored Long Buckby's winner just two minutes from time, turning in a Danny Wright cross.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Glyn Davies, Scott Munton (Mark Pallett), Andy Greensmith, Tony Page, Jimmy Simpson, Jamie Gilsenan, Tom Mills, Grant Mawby (Shaun McPolin), Matty Curtis, Bryan Jeffery.
Long Buckby: Warren Courtney, Lee McBain, Will Worthington, Adrian Redmond, David Cunningham, Jon Crockett, Lee Botterill (Danny Wright), Aidy Mann, Danny Finlay, Darren Harmon, Justin McKenzie.
Attendance: 65.

Premier Division

Newport Pagnell Town  2    Desborough Town  2

Saturday, 04 December 2004


Desborough will view this as one point gained rather than two lost in their title quest as they produced a spirited display to collect a point despite playing with ten men for most of the match. Handball by Scott Marshall saw him red carded after 35 minutes, Newport skipper Gary Flinn gaving his side a the lead from the spot, but on the stroke of half time Grant Mawby equalised for Ar Tarn with a shot into the far corner. Mawby put Desborough in front with his second goal after 55 minutes, beating two players to fire home but Flinn salvaged a point for Pagnell with his own second twenty minutes from time, heading in a corner.

Newport: Lee Ward, Maz Lagioia, Jamie Scales, Richard Caso, John Thorpe, Gary Flinn, Jamie O'Neil (Ben Hill), Tyrone Taylor, Tom Hill (Ian Cooper), Lee Tinsley, Michael Lyon.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Jason Singh, Scott Marshall, Andy Greensmith, Bryan Jeffery, Jimmy Simpson (Graeme Archer), Jamie Gilsenan, Tom Mills, Grant Mawby (Shaun McPolin), George Donnelly (Matty Curtis), Tony Page.
Attendance: 37.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  1    Ford Sports Daventry  1

Tuesday, 07 December 2004


These two sides on the fringe of the title race cancelled each other out at the Waterworks Field. Dave Bond gave the Motormen a 56th minute lead capitalising on space to fire home from the edge of the box but two minutes later Matty Curtis equalised for Ar Tarn, converting a penalty. Substitute Shaun McPolin headed wide from a great position for Desborough late on.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Andy Greensmith, Scott Munton, Glyn Davies, Tony Page, Graeme Archer (Danny Steed), Jamie Gilsenan, Tom Mills, Grant Mawby (George Donnelly), Matty Curtis (Shaun McPolin), Eddie Mills.
Fords: Shaun Allen, Jamie Moss, Adrian Pestell (Luke Dowling), Ross Harris, Mark Drake, Rob Steele (Shane Geary), Dave Bond, Mark Hewitt, Ian Pearce, Ian Waldock (Colin Cooper), Mike Feeley.

F.A. Vase
Round 3

Abingdon Town  0    Desborough Town  2

Saturday, 11 December 2004


Desborough reached the last 32 of the Vase for the second season running with an excellent win over their Ryman League hosts. Abingdon had warmed up for the tie by scoring eight goals in midweek but they were unable to find a way through the Ar Tarn defence. Matty Curtis gave Desborough the lead after 65 minutes and nine minutes later Grant Mawby's goal booked his side a place in Round Four.

League Cup
Round 2

Thrapston Town  2    Desborough Town  5

Tuesday, 14 December 2004


Thrapston's giantkilling prospects diminished with their decision to forego home advantage and play the tie at the Waterworks Field but at the interval the calculated gamble looked set to pay off as they had their noses in front. Desborough's quality shone through in the second half as they fought back to progress.

Desborough took the lead in their first real attack after four minutes when an astute pass by Grant Mawby played in Eddie Mills on the left to fire home from the edge of the box. Mawby almost added a second, volleying over from a Tony Page pass, but Thrapston battled back and when the home defence failed to clear their lines from an eleventh minute corner they were punished as Jim Wilson drilled home a low shot from the edge of the area. With their confidence boosted Jim Bailey blazed wide for the Division One side after Zeke Lyford's surging run created the opening. Play quickly switched to the other end with Jamie Gilsenan crashing a free kick against the visiting crossbar, Mawby unable to turn in the loose ball. Four minutes before the break a stunning 30 yard strike from Bailey arrowed into the top left hand corner of Paul Bersford's net.

After the break Desborough's pace quickly unsettled the Thrapston defence and Gilsenan burst clear on the right after 54 minutes to lob the ball over stranded keeper Phil Turner for the equaliser. Turner then made a point blank save to thwart Mawby who looked a certain scorer from a Matty Curtis cut back. As the pressure mounted Tom Mills had a shot blocked on the goal line. Ar Tarn went in front after 75 minutes, Curtis heading in at the far post from a Scott Marshall corner. With six minutes remaining Beresford made a superb save to thwart Bailey as he burst through the centre and then Lyford sent a fierce cross shot fizzing across goal. Desborough wrapped up the win sixty seconds later when Shaun McPolin held off two challenges to send Gilsenan clear to apply a confident finish. In stoppage time Gilsenan's pass sent Eddie Mills clear only for Keith Morson to handle on the goalline. Mills duly converted the penalty to give Ar Tarn a flattering winning margin.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Glyn Davies (Scott Marshall), Scott Munton (Matty Coles), Andy Greensmith, Eddie Mills, Mark Hackett, Tom Mills, Jamie Gilsenan, Grant Mawby, Matty Curtis, Tony Page.
Thrapston: Phil Turner, Keith Morson, Tim Williams, Sam Duxbury (James Blake), Jim Wilson, Mark Chilton, Zeke Lyford, Lee Ward, Dave Harding (Howard Willmott), Jim Bailey, Adam Loake.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  3    Northampton Spencer  1

Saturday, 18 December 2004


Desborough notched up their first win in four league games, brushing aside the challenge of the in form Millers. Grant Mawby opened the scoring after 14 minutes after beating two defenders and the interval lead was doubled by Jamie Gilsenan's second after 37 minutes, the midfielder heading home after Jimmy Simpson and Tony Page combined on the right. Bryan Jeffery made the points safe with a 53rd minute third from close range after Matty Curtis flicked on a corner. Home keeper Paul Beresford made some important saves before Spencer snatched an 88th minute consolation through Darren Frost, his 16th goal of the season.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Andy Greensmith, Scott Marshall, Glyn Davies, Bryan Jeffrey, Jimmy Simpson (Scott Munton), Eddie Mills (Tom Mills), Jamie Gilsenan (Mark Hackett), Matty Curtis, Grant Mawby, Tony Page.
Spencer: Oliver Urquhart, Jerry Moss, Gavin Nullatamby, Phil Reynolds, Ben Jelley (Jim Leah), Josh Urquhart, Julian Anger (Craig Sampson), Chris Davies, Scott Coleman, Adam Wigley, Matt Ablett (Darren Frost).
Attendance: 61.

Premier Division

Stewarts & Lloyds Corby  0    Desborough Town  1

Monday, 27 December 2004


Desborough maintained their challenge for honours with their eighth win at Occupation Road in a decade. An even contest saw little between the sides. Top scorer George Donnelly gave Ar Tarn the points with his tenth goal of the season after 71 minutes, applying the finishing touch to a move instigated by Jamie Gilsenan.

S&L: Willie Gourlay, Gareth Robb, Trevor Duncan (Callum Morrison), Mark Forbes, John Mackay, Chris Power (Mike Stanton), Pete Sneddon, Greig McIlwain, Derek Simmons, Ian Wood (Shaun McDevitt), Matty O'Neill.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Andy Greensmith, Ben Greasley, Glyn Davies, Tony Page (Danny Steed), Jimmy Simpson, Eddie Mills, Bryan Jeffery, Jamie Gilsenan, Matty Curtis, Mark Hackett (George Donnelly).
Attendance: 160.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  2    St Neots Town  1

Saturday, 08 January 2005


Desborough extended their winning run to four games in the process avenging an October loss at Rowley Park. Danny Steed fired Ar Tarn in front after ten minutes with a shot through a crowded goalmouth but after Jamie Gilsenan and Matty Curtis missed openings for Desborough they had to wait until three minutes from time to seal victory through George Donnelly's header. Ronnie Fortune scored a last minute penalty consolation for the visitors after being brought down himself.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Glyn Davies, Ben Greasley, Scott Munton, Andy Greensmith, Mark Hackett, Danny Steed (Tony Page), Eddie Mills (George Donnelly), Jamie Gilsenan, Matty Curtis, Scott Marshall.
St Neots: Steve Corry, Cameron Clark, Russell Lawes, Ryan Jenner (Steve Jelley), Simon Claridge, Dean Chapman, Jason Mannion (Marcus Cumberbatch), Tom Hobbs, Barry Dellar, Danny Griggs, Ronnie Fortune.
Attendance: 72.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  0    Blackstones  1

Saturday, 15 January 2005


Desborough's winning run was halted by unpredictable Blackstones at the Waterworks Field. A 20th minute Matty Doyle goal gave Stones their third successive win in this fixture and determined defending snuffed out the home attack as Blackstones kept a sixth clean sheet in a dozen matches under Tony Lowther's management.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Glyn Davies, Scott Munton, Ben Greasley, Andy Greensmith, Jimmy Simpson, Mark Hackett (Les Hornby), Eddie Mills (George Donnelly), Jamie Gilsenan, Matty Curtis, Scott Marshall (Shaun Diver).
Blackstones: Ollie Foulder, Anton Sgroi, Mark Wood, Robbie Blowers, Trevor Smith, Matty Doyle, Aaron Ridout, Gareth Williams, Richard Nelson, Alex Higgins, Marcus Keirle.
Attendance: 78.

F.A. Vase
Round 4

Stourbridge  1    Desborough Town  0

Saturday, 22 January 2005


After some fine Vase displays on the road Desborough failed to show their capabilities at Amblecote and could have few complaints at their exit. Mike McConnell wasted Ar Tarn's best chance in the first half, shooting straight at home keeper Andy Higgs. The Glassboys made the breakthrough after 67 minutes when Mark Bellingham burst infield from the flank to score with a fierce drive for his fifth goal in five Vase ties for Stourbridge.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  0    Bourne Town  2

Saturday, 29 January 2005


Desborough slumped to their fourth successive league and cup defeat as new look Bourne notched up a second successive win. Miles Mason gave the Wakes the lead after 31 minutes from a Jim Foreman cross and the visitors defended superby as the home side piled on the pressure. Bourne sealed the victory seven minutes from time with a second goal from Jim Foreman who collected a Chris Gray pass and beat two defenders before scoring with a low drive.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Andy Greensmith, Ben Greasley, Bryan Jeffery, Glyn Davies, Jimmy Simpson, Scott Marshall (Eddie Mills), Mark Hackett (Tony Page), Matty Curtis, Jamie Gilsenan, Mike McConnell.
Bourne: Mick Hurst, Jason Gough, Neil Spafford, Ryan Franklin, Grant Neil, Samir Patel, Gary Buckthorpe (Paul Wright), Chris Gray, Jim Foreman, Miles Mason, Gareth Symonds.
Attendance: 61.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  4    Deeping Rangers  4

Saturday, 05 February 2005


Desborough halted a four match losing sequence thanks to a spirited second half fightback. Bryan Jeffery gave Ar Tarn a 16th minute lead but around the interval the contest turned in Rangers' favour. Bobby Lewsam levelled after 43 minutes with a superb volley and followed up with a carbon copy second a minute later. On resumption Lewsam brushed aside his marker to complete a three minute hat trick and when Guy Last added number four from 25 yards a minute past the hour the match looked over as a contest. Deeping were reduced to ten men when Tom Ruscillo was red carded for foul and abusive language to the referee and Desborough's response was immediate and effective. Scott Marshall scored the home side's second goal after 63 minutes with Mike McConnell reducing the deficit further two minutes later. With five minutes remaining Jamie Gilsenan completed the comeback with Desborough's point saver from close range.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Andy Greensmith, Scott Munton, Glyn Davies, Bryan Jeffery, Jimmy Simpson, Eddie Mills (Simon Rielly), Tony Page (Graeme Archer), Jamie Gilsenan, Shaun Diver (Scott Marshall), Mike McConnell.
Deeping: Dan Jarman, Matt Porter, Scott Woods, Bobby Patterson, Tom Ruscillo, Guy Last, Lee Ellison (Tuncay Korkmaz), Ross Nicholls, Bobby Lewsam (Carl Griffiths), Ashley Stevens, Aaron Last.
Attendance: 77.

Premier Division

Stotfold  0    Desborough Town  1

Saturday, 12 February 2005


After conceding nine goals in two defeats by the Eagles last term this was sweet revenge for Desborough, who returned to winning ways thanks to a 65th minute strike from Eddie Mills who sidefooted home. Adam Pitcairn hit the bar for Stotfold just before the interval and Gareth Cottenden twice went close for the Eagles.

Stotfold: Steve Young, Adam Pitcairn, Richard Beckett (Scott Rennie), Ian Morrison, Scott Grant, Luke Gregson, Gareth Cottenden (Gary Hoy), Steve Cook, Gary Walker (Kane Dougherty), Wes Byrne, Paul Garrett.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Andy Greensmith, Scott Munton, Glyn Davies (Matty Coles), Bryan Jeffrey, Danny Steed (Ben Greasley), Mike McConnell, Tony Page, George Donnelly, Eddie Mills, Scott Marshall.
Attendance: 113.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  0    Daventry Town  5

Saturday, 19 February 2005


Daventry stand on the brink of an unlikely escape from the drop after this stunning win, their fourth in a row, lifted them out of the bottom two. Dave Stone's 19th minute effort gave Daventry the interval lead and a powerful finish saw them notch up their biggest win of the campaign as they scored four times in the final eleven minutes. Debutant Kyle Pacey-Vigo scored the killer second after 79 minutes before Stone scored three in seven minutes, finding the home net on 81, 86 and 88 minutes.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Mike McConnell, Scott Marshall, Glyn Davies, Scott Munton, Jimmy Simpson, Tony Page, Bryan Jeffery, George Donnelly, Eddie Mills, Danny Steed (Tom Mills).
Daventry: Paul Warnecki, Luke Pritchard, Tom Bland, Kevin Eales, Dave Conway, Ramon Browne, Dave Stone, James Harri (Richard Pannell), Seb Rockcliffe (Phil Richardson), David Wright, Kyle Pacey-Vigo (Kristian Mullen).
Attendance: 37.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  1    Woodford United  1

Tuesday, 08 March 2005


A late goal halted Woodford's run of victories at the Waterworks Field. Phil Mason's men went in front after 13 minutes with a Nicky Gordon goal, but when they looked set for a fifth successive win two points slipped away as substitute Jimmy Simpson's 85th minute equaliser earned Ar Tarn only their fifth point in six games.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Mike McConnell, Les Hornby (Jimmy Simpson), Glyn Davies, Scott Munton, Tom Mills, Tony Page, Bryan Jeffery, Danny Steed (Scott Marshall), George Donnelly, Eddie Mills.
Woodford: Dave Marlow, Terry Fitton, Lewis Travers, Rick Kimbell, Adam Knight, Tom Fountain, Damon Gariff (Tony Burt), Ryan Breslin, Ben Milner, Nicky Gordon, Neil Champlovier (Carl Standen).
Attendance: 48.

Premier Division

Bourne Town  2    Desborough Town  1

Saturday, 12 March 2005


A second half comeback brought the Wakes their second double of the season and with a ten point lead over the bottom three they look safe. The woodwork denied George Donnelly an opener for Desborough but they went ahead through Danny Steed's ten yard strike in the final minute of the first half, the Ar Tarn man getting in a decisive shot despite being surrounded by defenders. Chris Gray hit the post with the goal gaping for Bourne but Miles Mason maintained his good form in front of goal with a 55th minute equaliser from Gary Buckthorpe's pass before scoring the decisive goal with fourteen minutes remaining after strike partner Jim Foreman's flick on.

Bourne: Mick Hurst, Neal Spafford, Gary Buckthorpe, Grant Neil, Jason Gough (Eddie Lager), Shamir Patel, John Edwards, Chris Gray, Jim Foreman (Darren Munton), Miles Mason, Gareth Symonds.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Mike McConnell, Scott Marshall, Glyn Davies, Andy Greensmith, Tom Mills, Tony Page, Danny Steed, Eddie Mills, George Donnelly, Les Hornby (Matty Coles).
Attendance: 31.

Premier Division

Cogenhoe United  3    Desborough Town  1

Tuesday, 15 March 2005


Cogenhoe strengthened their position at the head of the Premier Division with this win which left them eleven points clear of second placed Yaxley who have two matches in hand. Simon Underwood made it two goals in two games for the Cooks with the 28th minute opener, but Desborough were on terms six minutes after the break through Matty Curtis. Elliott Sandy restored Cogenhoe's lead after 62 minutes and the win was sealed by a third from leading marksman Richard Turner three minutes later.

Cogenhoe: Pete Earl, Brian Page, Stuart Smeathers, Russell Douglas (Matt Poulton), Nick Hodges, Richard Bunting, Ollie Wilkinson, Elliott Sandy (Mark Hackett), Simon Underwood, Richard Turner (Darren Collins), Jamie Wright.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Mike McConnell, Glyn Davies, Andy Greensmith, Scott Munton, Danny Steed (Eddie Mills), Tony Page, Jimmy Simpson, Matty Curtis, Michael Coles, Tom Mills.
Attendance: 89.

Premier Division

Yaxley  1    Desborough Town  1

Saturday, 19 March 2005


The Cuckoos' unbeaten run now stands at ten games but they will view this as two points lost after only sharing the spoils against an out of form Ar Tarn side. Ricky Hailstone fired Yaxley ahead on the half hour with his 16th goal of the season, a penalty awarded for handball, but Desborough were on terms five minutes later through Tony Page whose 30 yard effort found the home net.

Yaxley: Jody Vincent, Michael Goode, Chris Lenton, Lewis Richardson, Jimmy Dean, Ricky Hailstone, Lee Blewett, Simon Acton (Dale Watkins), Mark Kingston (Steve Burns), Mark Paul.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Mike McConnell, Scott Munton (Craig Misciali), Andy Greensmith, Glyn Davies, Tony Page, Tom Mills, Gary Clark, Michael Coles, Matty Curtis, Eddie Mills.
Attendance: 60.

Premier Division

Long Buckby  3    Desborough Town  0

Saturday, 26 March 2005


Former title contenders Desborough are without a win in six games after this latest setback at Station Road. Dave Drinkwater gave the Bucks the lead after 27 minutes, punishing a goalkeeping error by Paul Beresford in the Ar Tarn goal. The contest remained close until eight minutes from time when Justin McKenzie added a second, converting Fazel Koriya's cross at the far post. Drinkwater completed the scoring with his second goal, a penalty awarded for handball, a minute from time.

Long Buckby: Warren Courtney, Lee McBain, Adie Greatrex, Lee Howey, Adrian Redmond, Jon Crockett, Justin McKenzie, Dave Drinkwater, Danny Finlay, Darren Harmon, Fazel Koriya.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Scott Munton, Beb Greasley, Danny Steed (Nathan Booker), Glyn Davies, Tony Page, Tom Rutter, Callum Ridgway (Craig Misciali), Matty Curtis, Grant Mawby, Gary Clark.
Attendance: 64.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  0    Stewarts & Lloyds Corby  1

Monday, 28 March 2005


Stewarts & Lloyds picked up three vital points in their battle to beat the drop with this derby success at the Waterworks Field. The vital goal arrived after just 35 seconds with Derek Simmons the marksman with a volley from Pete Sneddon's cross. S&L had the better of the first half with Ar Tarn in top in the second. The visitors' defence held firm to secure a much needed win.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Ben Greasley, Scott Munton, Mike McConnell, Andy Greensmith, Danny Steed (Mark Pallett), Tony Page (Craig Misciali), Tom Rutter (Gareth Seal), Grant Mawby, Matty Curtis, Gary Clark.
S&L: Willie Gourlay, Michael Stanton, Greig McIlwain, Trevor Duncan, John Mackay, Chris Montgomery (Lee Garvie), Matty O'Neill, Pete Sneddon, Derek Simmons (Michael Byrne), Dom Johnson, David Glass (Richard Forbes).
Attendance: 69.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  0    Stotfold  3

Saturday, 02 April 2005


Former title contenders Desborough are now without a win in eight games. They slipped into the bottom half of the table as the result of this defeat. Scott Munton's 41st minute own goal from a Gary Walker cross handed the Eagles the interval lead and they sealed victory with two more goals in the closing stages. Wes Byrne scored number two after 80 minutes after Walker's trickery created the chance and Walker had the last word himself three minutes from time after Paul Garrett and Steve Cook created the opening.

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Scott Munton, Glyn Davies, Andy Greensmith, Mark Pallett, Les Hornby (Nathan Mitchell), Eddie Mills, Tom Mills, Matty Curtis (Michael Coles), Grant Mawby, Tom Rutter (Ben Greasley).
Stotfold: Steve Young, Gary Hoy, Adam Saggers, Ian Morrison, Dave Cook, Luke Gregson, Adam Pitcairn (Scott Grant), Keith Coughlin, Wes Byrne (Steve Cook), Gary Walker, Paul Garrett.
Attendance: 66.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  2    Holbeach United  3

Tuesday, 05 April 2005


Holbeach avenged an earlier home defeat by Ar Tarn thanks to another late winner from Kevin Childs. It was first blood to Desborough when Mike McConnell fired them in front after 16 minutes, but Childs levelled for the Tigers six minutes before the break. Tom Mills put Desborough back in front after 58 minutes before Tom Gosling squared the match once again ten minutes later, firing home at the second attempt after Paul Beresford saved his first effort. A second goal of the night from Childs after 89 minutes gave Holbeach victory, a bizarre winner it was too with the striker chasing down Beresford whose clearance struck Childs on the backside and bounced into the net!

Desborough: Paul Beresford, Mark Pallett (Jimmy Simpson), Nathan Mitchell, Andy Greensmith, Scott Munton, Tony Page, Mike McConnell, Tom Mills, Eddie Mills, Danny Steed, Gareth Seal (Les Hornby).
Holbeach: Kevin Cross, Martin Cundy, Simon Markham, Rob Speechley (Darren Cundy), Dean Elston, Paul Langford, Steve Barnes, Phil Barnes, Kevin Childs, Tom Gosling, David Cobb.
Attendance: 49.

Premier Division

Woodford United  1    Desborough Town  1

Tuesday, 12 April 2005


These mid table sides cancelled each other out at Byfield Road. After a goalless first half Neil Champlovier gave the Reds a 57th minute lead. Eleven minutes later Matty Curtis replied to give Ar Tarn their point.

Woodford: Dave Marlow, Lewis Travers, Ryan Breslin, Rick Kimbell, Adam Knight, Damon Gariff, Terry Fitton, Craig Pearman, Martin Fletcher (Andy Prescott), Nicky Gordon, Neil Champlovier.
Desborough: Brad Wilson, Mark Pallett, Andy Greensmith (Grant Mawby), Glyn Davies, Scott Munton, Danny Steed, Mike McConnell (Gary Clark), Tom Mills, Matty Curtis, Eddie MIlls, Tony Page.
Attendance: 36.

Premier Division

Desborough Town  1    Wootton Blue Cross  1

Saturday, 16 April 2005


Top scorer Darek Jozwiak's equaliser six minutes from time gave Wootton a share of the spoils and prevented Desborough from collecting their first win in eleven games. Matty Curtis had given Ar Tarn the lead a minute before the interval.

Desborough: Brad Wilson, Mark Pallett, Nathan Mitchell, Scott Munton, Glyn Davies, Tom Rutter (Craig Misciali), Eddie Mills, Tom Mills, Grant Mawby, Matty Curtis, Les Hornby (Simon Rielly).
Wootton: Gavin Keens, Ashley Hilton, Tom Hole, Steve Gentle, Gavin Hoyte, Scott McGregor, Chris Johnson, Darek Jozwiak, Ben Chambers, Lee Hottinger (Keith Snaylam), Jamaal Dixon (Craig Daniel).
Attendance: 55

Premier Division

Boston Town  1    Desborough Town  1

Tuesday, 19 April 2005


These mid table clubs played out a 1-1 Tattershall Road draw. Matty Curtis gave Ar Tarn a 50th minute lead with a looping header before Danny Matson's 22nd goal of the season a quarter of an hour later, a well struck shot following a neat turn, gave the Poachers their point. It could have been all three but for a series of fine saves from Desborough keeper Brad Wilson.

Boston: Scott Loach, Jason Vaughan, Ben Harris, Lee Rippin, Kris Jones, Matt Stares, Ross Don-Duncan, Paul Goodhand, Danny Matson, Lee Orrey (Mick Nuttell), Matt Price.

Desborough: Brad Wilson, Mark Pallett (Phil Adams), Ben Greasley, Scott Munton, Danny Steed, Nathan Booker (Tom Kwah), Tom Mills, Eddie Mills, Matt Curtis, Grant Mawby, Gary Clark.
Attendance: 22.

Premier Division

Raunds Town  4    Desborough Town  0

Saturday, 23 April 2005


The Shopmates made it five games without loss although safety is still up in the air for Raunds. They brushed aside the challenge of Desborough who are now without a win in 13 outings. Two goals in four first half minutes put Raunds on their way to victory, Duane St John's 22nd minute opener followed four minutes later by a second from Adam Hancock. There was more pain for Ar Tarn late on as James Fox doubled the home tally with goals after 80 and 85 minutes.

Raunds: Michael Freeman, Simon McCarthy, Martin Lewis, Nick Ashby, Martin Mitchell, Warren Donald, Jed Ainge (Richard Bailey), Adam Hancock, Duane St John (Danny Jackson), James Fox, Ben Armstrong (David Coales).
Desborough: Brad Wilson, Mike McConnell, Nathan Mitchell, Glyn Davies, Scott Munton (Nathan Booker), Danny Steed, Tom Mills, Tony Page, Matty Curtis, Grant Mawby, Eddie Mills (Craig Misciali).

Attendance: 105.

Premier Division

Deeping Rangers  0    Desborough Town  2

Tuesday, 26 April 2005


Desborough's first win in 14 matches lifted them three places in the Premier table to tenth. Tony Page gave Ar Tarn the lead ten minutes before the interval with a lob over the advancing Dan Jarman in the Rangers goal. Tom Mills made space in the box to make the game safe for the visitors a minute past the hour. Ar Tarn goalkeeper Paul Beresford made two outstanding second half saves to keep Tom Ruscillo off the scoresheet.

Deeping: Dan Jarman, John Paul Duncliffe, Scott Woods, Dan Ruscillo, Bobby Patterson (Aaron Last), Tuncay Korkmaz, Ross Nichols, Lee Ellison, Ashley Stevens, Carl Griffiths, Tom Ruscillo.
Desborough: Paul Beresford, Mark Pallett, Glyn Davies, Danny Steed, Scott Munton, Nathan Mitchell, Tony Page (Gary Clark), Tom Mills, Matty Curtis, Grant Mawby, Mike McConnell.
Attendance: 40.

Premier Division

Wootton Blue Cross  3    Desborough Town  0

Saturday, 30 April 2005


Blue Cross moved out of the bottom five places with a confidence boosting win as they prepared for Monday's Buckingham Charity Cup final. Ben Chambers opened the scoring on the quarter hour with Steve Gentle doubling Blue Cross's advantage four minutes before the interval. Leon Cashman completed the scoring with ten minutes remaining.

Wootton: Gavin Keens, Ashley Hilton (Ishmael George), Keith Snaylam (Tom Hole), Steve Gentle, Gavin Hoyte, Alex Giscombe, Chris Johnson, Darek Jozwiak, Ben Chambers, Scott McGregor, Leon Cashman (Lee Hottinger).
Desborough: Bead Wilson, Mike McConnell, Ben Greasley, Scott Munton, Mark Pallett, Danny Steed, Adam Dainty (Jamie Crick), Tony Page, Matty Curtis, Nathan Booker, Gary Clark.
Attendance: 43.

Premier Division

Buckingham Town  1    Desborough Town  4

Wednesday, 04 May 2005


Buckingham's charge up the table was halted as out of sorts Desborough sprang a surprise at Ford Meadow. Ben Baines gave Ar Tarn the lead on the hour and goals either side of half time effectively sealed their win. Tony Page scored a second two minutes before the break with Grant Mawby making it three in the first minute of the second half. Page scored his second after 74 minutes with Craig Caldwell-Smith netting a 78th minute consolation for the Robins.

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