Market Rasen Football Club

Rasen Travel To Rustons  - Sat 16th Feb

This Saturday(16th Jan) Rasen make the journey along the A46 to Newark Road, Lincoln to Face Ruston Sports. Kick Off 2pm.

A below strength Rasen went down 7-2 to Rustonsin the second game of this season. With Rasen having improved the squad substantially since August and will be looking to return home with something to cheer.

After a terrific Xmas period Rasen have stuttered in the last two fixtures with Skegness Utd and Nettleham, producing below standard displays.

Ed Bruntlett returns to the squad after injury.

 Humbertherm Off and Fixture Change for The 16th Feb - 8/2/13

 Tomorrow's game at CGB Humbertherm has fallen foul to a waterlogged pitch.

Rasen have also had a change for next Saturday's fixture and rather than face Boston Utd at home,  they now travel along the A46 to Lincoln to play Ruston Sports for a 2pm Kick off. 

Rasen will look to avenge an early season beating from Ruston's who have enjoyed a decent season so far sitting 8 points and four places above Rasen in 9th place.

 New Face for Nettleham Trip - Fri 1st Feb 2013

 

Rasen travel to Nettleham FC this Saturday for a 2pm kick off at Mulsanne Park. Rasen hope to welcome back Drew Norburn and Ed Bruntlett to the squad and both will undertake late fitness tests before they name the side. Rasen will be without Jason Halll through work committments so he is replaced by former Grantham Town and Lincoln Utd attacking midfielder Danny Hargreaves, who could make his debut in a Rasen shirt.

Although placed 4th in the league table Nettleham have struggled for form of late so Rasen travel with hope of bringing home something in the way of points from the game.

 

 Rasen new signing Danny Hargreaves

 

 

Skegness Utd 4-0 Market Rasen Town

 

Market Rasen travelled to top of the table Skegness United on Saturday. With the pitch at Wainfleet Road passing an early morning pitch inspection it turned out to be the only fixture played in the Sills & Betteridge Lincolnshire Football league.

Skegness, sitting proudly at the top of the league and fresh off the back of their away win at fellow table toppers Cleethorpes Town, included the league's leading scorer Kurt Crossley who was looking to add further to his 22 goals already this season.

Rasen on the other hand were forced into a number of changes seeing Steve Adcock and Dom Revill replacing the injured Drew Norburn and Ed Bruntlett in the back line.

With the pitch in a heavy condition it was always going to be difficult for either side to play any decent football and early exchanges saw a coming together of Rasen skipper Joe Osbourne and Skegness player manager Mark Hallam. The referee deciding to send off Hallam for an off the ball offence.

This fuelled the already partisan crowd even more and the game settled into a midfield battle.

On the 25 minute mark the only piece of decent play saw danger man Crossley combine with strike partner Ryan Loughlan on the edge of the Rasen area and their sharp passing and movement gave Crossley the the opening he needed to fire past Christie.

Both Scott Lowman and and James Bennett found their names taken by the referee as Rasen's frustrations from their lack of forward progress came to the fore.

As has been the case on many time this season Rasen pressed the self destruct button. An innocuous through ball required Rasen keeper Dale Christie to charge to the edge of his penalty area only for him to completely miss his kick due to the cruellest of bobbles and allow the on-rushing Ryan Loughlan the easiest of tap ins.

Towards the end of the first half Rasen did force a number of corners but the home defence held firm without the home keeper put under any real pressure.

The early second half exchanges mirrored most of the first half as Rasen huffed and puffed in an attempt to get back into the game. Kyle Paul on the left flank got the better of his marker to bring a fine block from the Skegness keeper, who again blocked Scott Lowman's rebounded shot to safety for Rasen's only real threat to the Skegness goal.

However, as the game neared its final quarter Rasen fell further behind when Revill tripped his marker to concede a penalty which Crossley converted. this was quickly followed by a fourth goal claimed by Josh Clarke.

Whilst this was always going to be a difficult challenge Rasen will be disappointed with their lack lustre showing after great advances over the Christmas period. On the bright side Ryan Penniston probably had his best game this season and skipper Joe Osbourne showed why he carries the captain's armband with his usual wholehearted display.

 

Rasen have the chance to bounce back with a trip to near neighbours Nettleham F.C. next Saturday for a 2pm kick off.

 

 

 

 

Snow Go at Jakemans Stadium - 18th Jan 2013

 

Rasen's game this Saturday at Boston United has fallen to the weather. The pitch at York Street is snowbound and frozen.

Rasen now concentrate on the visit to league leaders Skegness United next Saturday (26th Jan).

 

 

Market Rasen Town 2-3 Heckington United - 12 Jan 2013

 

Market Rasen Towns's three match unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday. After leading 2-0 at half time Rasen looked to be good value for another three Lincolnshire League points. However, Heckington had other ideas and for the last half hour of this fixture pressed Rasen into the dour defending that was prevalent in the early season.

Rasen Manager Ian Williams took full responsibility for the second half performance " When they scored their first goal I thought we needed freshening up a little so made a change in personnel and the system. The system change knocked us and we lost all shape and discipline. We ask the lads to take responsibility for their errors, if we don't we never learn from them, so the same goes for me , I am learning too. The lads have been brilliant over the last few weeks and they showed what they are capable of by totally controlling the first half."

 

This was definitely a game of two halves. Rasen showed their intent early forcing the visitors to defend deep in their own own half and Rasen enjoying the lion's share of possession. this was evident mostly down the left hand side where Kyle Paul and James Bennett were fed by some fine distribution from Matt Rutherford at left back.

After 15 minutes Kyle Paul fed the onrushing Scott Lowman in the inside right position. Lowman was allowed to strike unchallenged from the edge of the box towards the Heckington goal only to see James Bennett neatly divert the ball into the Heckington goal for a deserved lead.

Kyle Paul then tormented his marker down the left wing producing a superb cross which just evaded Jason Hall at the far post.

Rasen's use of the long throw and a succession of corners was proving a problem for the visiting keeper and Rasen's eagerness for more goals saw the home keeper forced into action on numerous occasions. His endeavour only resulted in him injuring his leg which would hinder him for Rasen's next goal.

Guy Smith, again enjoying his defensive midfield role crossed from wide right of midfield towards the far post, with the keeper struggling to back pedal Smith watched his cross come shot drop into the corner of the net and Rasen went into the break with that two goal lead.

Early on it was clear that the domination of the first half would be more difficult to exert as the visitors made a couple of key changes giving them a little more attacking capability.

A strike from 25 yards from Wilson took enough of a deflection to distract Dale Christie in the Rasen goal to reduce arrears on the hour mark prompting a change in personnel and formation from 4-5-1 to 4-4-2. Heckington took advantage of less congestion in the midfield to free Pinnington who raced towards the right hand side of the area unchallenged to fire past Christie and bring Heckington level.

 

From being in total control Rasen now had to try and hang on for a point in the final throws of the game and were eventually undone when they were beaten at their own game from a long throw. Rasen did not mark from the deep throw into the area where the visiting burly striker was left unmarked near the left hand touch line where he controlled and squared for Mussan to stab the winner home and leave Rasen dejected.

 

Rasen must re group for their trip to Boston United's palatial Jakemans Stadium next Saturday where it is hoped they will be joined by a strong Rasen following for a game against a youthful Boston United second string. Kick off 2pm.

 

 

 

 

Market Rasen Town 2-1 Grimsby Borough Res. - 29th Dec 2012

 

A goal in each half from  Market Rasen Town's  leading scorer Kyle Paul was enough for the home side to gain maximum spoils from their latest home fixture in the Lincolnshire League last Saturday.

With the pitch passing a mid morning inspection and with heavy lunchtime rain, conditions in one half were heavy to say the least.

The visitors, Grimsby Borough used the opportunity to play a number of first team players in a bid to improve their lowly league position as their first team  were without a fixture.

Rasen went into the game without the unavailable defender Dom Revill and  strikers Adam Brumpton and the injured Steve Adcock. This meant a return to the starting line up for Drew Marshall at left back and Guy Smith  in his familiar holding midfield role.

Rasen started the brighter and after good pressure from James Bennett a poor clearance from the experienced Baker in the visiting back line gave Kyle Paul an opportunity. On this occasion he rushed his shot from the edge of the  box and fired over the bar.

As with previous weeks, Rasen looked to get plenty of balls into the visiting penalty area using Ed Bruntlett's long throws and Matt Rutherford quality from set pieces. It was from one of these Rutherford free kicks that James Bennett brought a superb point blank save from the Borough keeper with a fine header.

Bennetts hold up play and aerial superiority was a feature of Rasen's first half domination and Bennett was unlucky to see claims for a penalty waved away by the referee when another powerful run saw him bundled over in the box when in full flow.

On the half hour mark Rasen took a deserved lead with a goal of real quality. Top scorer Kyle Paul received the ball on the left hand side of the penalty area dribbled across the front edge of the box and just when it looked like he had taken the ball too far, with a swivel of the hips some how used his stronger left foot to fire past the keeper.

Dale Christie in the Rasen goal and the Rasen back line had coped well with occasional Grimsby attacks and the only surprise was that Rasen didn't go into half time with a bigger margin of goals.

Rasen's midfield trio of Scott Lowman, Guy Smith and skipper Joe Osbourne continued to win the midfield battle, closing down their opponents and feeding the frontline with decent service. With Smith in particular revelling in the heavy conditions, cleaning up anything that got passed Lowman and Osbourne.

Rasen needed a little slice of luck when the referee awarded what seemed like a soft penalty to the visitors. Dale Christie was forced to save at the feet of the goal bound Borough striker. The ball rebounded to one of his colleagues who under pressure from Marshall and Brunlett went to ground resulting in the referee pointing to the spot.  Fortunately the resulting spot kick was blasted high over Christie's goal.

This did however bring Rasen back to the boil and shortly after Matt  Rutherford swung over a pin point cross from the right wing which was met by the on rushing Kyle Paul. His fierce header rebounded back off the cross bar but Paul's momentum allowed him to prod the ball home for his and Rasen 's second goal.

With 10 minutes remaining the visitors did capitalise on Matt Rutherfords hesitancy to reduce arrears and leave a somewhat nervy last few minutes. Good solid defending from the impeccable Norburn and Bruntlett, along with Christie's ability to deal with a couple of last ditch Grimsby Borough corners saw the home team complete their first back to back victories of the season.

"We were excellent today from front to back. We dealt with the difficult surface better than the opposition and thoroughly deserved the points." commented Rasen Manager Ian Williams after the game.

"Kyles first goal was a terrific piece of skill. If that was on Match of the Day it would be replayed over and over for weeks. He is a great talent who really should be playing at a higher level. When he is on that form he is as good as any striker in the league."

 

Market Rasen Town 2-0 Horncastle Town - 15th Dec 2012

 

Horncastle Town were the latest visitors to Rase Park for what on paper looked an intriguing Lincolnshire wolds derby. With both sides so far this season battling against inconsistency a decent crowd were treated to a typical derby encounter on a crisp sunny day at Rase Park. With the playing surface again in a good condition despite recent heavy rain.

 

Rasen were again forced to tinker with their line with veteran custodian Dale Christie returning. Ryan Penniston unavailable this week, was replaced by debutante Dom Revill at centre half. Revill, a former Lincoln United and Stamford AFC defender had been a target for Rasen all year, and finally made return to the game after a long period out through injury. Jason Hall joined Kyle Paul on the flanks as Rasen adopted the traditional 4-4-2 formation.

The visitors, who have a number of players out through injury included former Lincoln Moorlands striker Daniel Bent in their attack.

 

Early exchanges saw Rasen place plenty of pressure on the visitors goal with Ed Bruntletts long throws causing more than one goalmouth scramble.

controversy struck after 15 minutes when a mix up on the edge of their own area saw a visiting defender roll the ball past his own on rushing keeper after some pressure form striker James Bennett, the ball trickled towards the line with the keeper backpedaling and sliding the ball to kick the ball clear, but not, according to the linesman before the ball had crossed the line and a 1-0 lead to Rasen. Horncastle hotly disputed the decision which saw one of the players receiving a caution for his appeal.

 

As has been the case for most of the season the visitors hit back immediately. A hopeful ball into the Rasen area from the right wing saw Ed Bruntlett and his marker contest the cross only for Bruntlett adjudged to have pushed his challenger and concede the softest of penalties.

However, the visitors were unable to capitalise on this good fortune as the resulting kick was blasted high over Dale Christies cross bar.

This did spark the visitors into action and for the remainder of the half Dale Christie and his defenders were the busiest. Christie, having his best game so far this season , was called upon on numerous occasions to narrow the angle and block at the feet of on rushing Horncastle attackers.

At the other end James Bennett created an opening for himself but his weak effort never troubled the visitors goal.

Horncastle would have been disappointed that they had not got to half time on level terms, but for once a little bit of luck had been enjoyed by the home side.

 

It would be fair to say that while honours were even in the first period, Rasen dominated the second. Skipper Joe Osbourne led the way, Osbourne marshalled his troops and his swashbuckling midfield play ably assisted by Scott Lowman enabled Rasen to play most of the second period in the Horncastle half. This also meant that wide men Kyle Paul and Jason Hall saw more of the ball and the Horncastle defence were made to work harder.

At the back, Revill and Norburn looked solid, with Revill's ring rust wearing off Rasen dealt with any occasional attacks.

 

Ed Bruntlet limped off after a decent shift at full back to be replaced by the returning  Drew Marshall, but this didn't upset Rasen solidity and Marshall was responsible for some decent distribution to the front line but disappointingly Rasen were all too often caught offside.

 

With 10 minutes remaining James Bennett broke the Horncastle offside trap and was able to run unchallenged on the Horncastle goal to slip the ball past the keeper and bring some reward for Rasen s dominance.

 

Rasen skipper and man of the match Joe Osbourne was delighted with the result " The lads really dug in today. It wasn't pretty at times but everyone showed the work rate and effort needed to get the result. The back four in particular were superb and because of that we never looked in danger in the second half. If we show the same application over the next run of games we will get our fair share of points."

 

Market Rasen Town 2- 5 Lincoln United Reserves

 

The visit of Lincoln United's second string to Rase Park gave Market Rasen s footballers their first opportunity of a double following on from their fine away victory at United's Ashby Avenue last month. This, also off the back of another victory last Saturday against Boston Town should have provided a solid platform for a positive result in front of their loyal following on a cold day on the banks of the fast flowing river Rase.

 

Ryan Penniston made his return at centre half and Kyle Paul returned to the front line to partner James Bennett. In goa,l 16 year old Lincoln College keeper Anthony Beals made his debut as the youngster answered a late call as both keepers on the Rasen books were unavailable.

 

On a difficult pitch that was a mixture of frozen and heavy areas early exchanges were even but scrappy with young Beals being called upon to clear his lines on a couple of occasions which he did confidently.

Halfway through the first half the lively United forward line capitalised on Pennison hesitancy enabling Lloyd Freeman to score with a clear run on goal, giving Beals no chance.

 

Kyle Paul came more into the game and his pace and power caused some headaches to the Lincoln rearguard. On more than one occasion his nifty footwork down the left flank saw him cross dangerously which should have brought some success from his onrushing colleagues. Matt Rutherford also provided his customary quality from dead ball situations and although Rasen looked dangerous with constant pressure on the Lincoln goal were all to often unable to work the visiting goalkeeper.

Scott Lowman fired over the crossbar from the edge of the box from another Rasen foray.

Just before the break the visitors increased the lead. from a free kick near the right corner flag Freeman was able to rise virtually unchallenged to head powerfully home.

 

In a bid to provide extra manpower up front Rasen introduced Aaron Mettam to the attack who replaced the unlucky Guy Smith. However. as Rasen huffed and puffed against the wall of a Lincoln defence, marshalled by the excellent Mcdaid, the visitors again comprehensively punished a Rasen defensive mistake. The usually immaculate Drew Norburn misjudged the left wing centre to allow Atkinson to fire home from close range.

Things got even worse when the lively Atkinson grabbed his second and Lincoln's fourth when he capitalised on ball watching from a through ball, to again slip the ball passed Beals and into the net.

Rasen still pressed and the ever reliable Adam Brumpton got a consolation goal when he found space on the left of the penalty area to crash home.

In the dying moments as Rasen pressed forward Atkinson was able again to run free from his markers to complete his fine hat trick. Rasen responded with a powerful Drew Norburn header to make the final score 5-2 to the visitors.

 

" We weren't at the races today and didn't do things very well at either end of the pitch " commented Manager Ian Williams after the game." I thought the keeper did brilliantly and did more than we asked of him. the score line didn't do his performance justice. We have a big local derby next week and we need to put on a decent show in what is a very winnable game for us".

 

 

Market Rasen Town 0-3 Gainsborough Town - 24th Nov 2012

 

The latest round of Lincolnshire League fixtures brought league newcomers Gainsborough Town to Rase Park last Saturday.

After the heavy rain during the week the Pitch at Rase Park  was remarkably still in a fantastic condition. Gainsborough had enjoyed an excellent start to the season with positive results at many of the top sides meaning they have spent most of the season in the top five of the league.

Rasen were forced into changes again as influential players Scott Lowman, Chris Bassham, Drew Marshall and Jason Hall were all missing. This meant a start for the energetic Aaron Mettam and a return to the fold of the experienced Drew Norburn who partnered Ryan Penniston at the heart of the defence. In goal Chris Lamming replaced the suspended Dale Christie.

Early exchanges indicated that both teams were posturing for a more physical battle and James Bennett, leading the Rasen front line, found himself in a tough duel with his marker  Bennett's frustrations earning him an early caution from the referee.

As the visitors settled into the game they enjoyed most of possession and took a deserved lead halfway through the first period. Josh Nicol gambled off the shoulder of the Rasen back line and despite pressure from Penniston somehow forced the ball through the attempted challenge and keeper Lamming.

Rasen skipper Joe Osbourne rallied his troops and although they matched their opponents on most fronts they were unable to force any real trouble for the visiting keeper. Rasen did have the ball in the net but found the referee correctly blowing for an infringement on the keeper.

 Going into the break Rasen were still hopeful of getting back into the game and would look to the guile of Kyle Paul and the predatory instincts of Adam Brumpton to reduce the one goal advantage.

The tussle between James Bennett and his marker blew up ten minutes into the second half when the referee showed a red card to the Gainsborough defender after an over zealous challenge on Bennett.

This should have passed the advantage to the home side but instead brought more of a stubbornness to Gainsborough's defending, and Rasen toiled in the final third.

Kyle Paul was guilty of sloppiness with twenty minutes remaining, his loose control forced him into fouling an opponent 25 yards out from the Rasen goal. The resulting free kick from Ashley Page was as good an execution of a free kick seen at Rase Park in recent years. His left foot curler gave Lamming no chance.

The usually impeccable Osbourne will be disappointed when with ten minutes remaining his attempted pass back on the edge of the box fell to Bognar who made no mistake from ten yards out.

 

Whilst the final scoreline somewhat flattered the visitors, Rasen never worked the visiting keeper.

After the game Rasen's James Bennett commented " We battled well and thought that we were more than capable of getting a result. For some reason after the sending off we looked complacent."

Rasen must bounce back this coming Saturday when Boston Town Reserves visit Rase Park for a 2pm kick off.

 

 

 

Market Rasen Town 1-3 Nettleham 10th Nov 2012

 

Nettleham left Rase Park with all the three points last Saturday after a hard fought local derby.

Ed Bruntlett made his first start for Rasen at right back as the home side also welcomed back Ryan Penniston at centre half and leading scorer Kyle Paul to partner Adam Brumpton in the forward line.

Nettleham, currently third in the Lincolnshire League boasted the dangerous Billy Munroe in their forward line and after recently knocking Rasen out the Challenge Cup by the odd goal would once again provide a difficult test for the home side.

 

The opening exchanges were scrappy with both sides struggling to retain any decent possession and rarely troubling either goal keeper.

Rasen's midfield three of Lowman, Bennett and Osbourne looked to have the upper hand over their counterparts so it was somewhat surprising when the Nettleham right winger was able to get to the byline to send over a cross for that man Munroe to score from close range.

 

A few minutes later Ryan Penniston was a little hesitant when attempting to shepherd a long ball over in the left back position and was robbed by the eager opponent, who again crossed this time for Cairns to increase the visitors lead.

 

Rasen brushed themselves down and forced numerous corners as well as new man Bruntlett's dangerous long throws. It was from one of these throws that Adam Brumpton nodded home from close range giving Rasen hope.

 

Far too many times this season Rasen have lost concentration and were guilty of switching off just after scoring themselves and a long cross field ball left Chris Bassam at left back in no mans land allowing the lively Jack Darby to run unchallenged to slot past the hapless Christie in the Rasen goal, making the scoreline 1-3 to the visitors going into the break.

 

The pattern of the game mainly stayed the same during the second period and it wasn't until the latter stages did Rasen force any real pressure on the Nettleham goal. Kyle Paul seemed to find some additional energy and on two occasions provided excellent crosses from the left flank, but both Matt Rutherford and James Bennett should have done better with their finishes.

 

The game ended in another disappointing defeat for Rasen and with a tricky midweek trip under the floodlights of Lincoln United's Ashby Avenue on Wednesday evening (Nov 14th7.45 pm kick off) followed by the visit of high flying Skegness United to Rase Park next Saturday (2pm kick off) the big games come thick and fast.

 

Reflecting on Saturday and the season so far Rasen Manager Ian Williams commented " We are disappointed with the result of course, but there is plenty of spirit in the camp and the lads know that if we can stop these sloppy errors and keep creating the chances then we will be fine. We struggled for numbers early in the season and we are only just getting our heads above water but the lads who have hung around have been a credit to the club with their commitment. We now have a squad of 17 or 18 to choose from and if the commitment and attitudes remain the same then the results will come. 

Heckington United 3 – 4 Market Rasen Town

After the disappointing mid-week defeat to Louth United reserves MRTFC made the long journey to Heckington for their re-arranged Challenge Cup first round fixture. Ineligibility, injuries and work commitments meant interim manager Ian Williams was forced yet again re-shuffle the starting line up which included the returning Andy Brumpton and for the first time in his 30 year football career veteran Williams himself stepped in at centre back to play alongside Scott Lowman.

The game started in slightly frantic fashion with neither team able to stamp their authority and control the tempo as both teams looked to take an early advantage. Rasen always knew that with the pace offered by lone striker Kyle Paul they were always in with a chance of hitting their opponents on the break, and so this proved in the first 10 minutes when Paul broke clear down the left to square the ball to Rutherford who saw his effort cannon against the crossbar with Osbourne unable to find the target from the rebound.

Heckington had a clear game plan of patient play at the back and always looked to find their target men whenever the opportunity arose but with Lowman and Williams in commanding form the hosts never really threatened the Rasen goal in the whole of the first half. It was a different story at the other end with Drew Marshall and Chris Bassam linking well down the left to feed Paul who broke clear and with only the keeper to beat he blasted the ball home on 25 minutes. Not to be outdone by their team mates the right hand side combination of Korytnickyj and Smith surged forward to yet again feed Paul who this time rounded the keeper and place the ball in the back of the net to double Rasens advantage. Paul could’ve completed a first half hat-trick late on the half but his effort was saved well by the homes teams keeper.

Going into the second half Rasen looked to control the game by sticking tight to their opponents to nullify their game plan but a poor second half performance saw Heckington produce two identical goals with long high balls into the box which were not dealt with by the Rasen defence or keeper. With renewed vigour in their game Heckington produced their best form in the second half but were unable to put themselves ahead and with 15 minutes remaining Paul looked to have sealed victory when he slotted home to finally complete his hat-trick. However, in the dying minutes of normal time Heckington forced a corner which was again not dealt with and bundled the ball home to send the game into extra time.

With neither team having a full complement of substitutes available extra time was always going to be difficult for both tiring teams but it was Rasen who yet again took the lead when Guy Smith found space in the box to power home into the bottom corner. This was to be the last time Rasen would see the Heckington goal as the home team powered forward in search of the equaliser but it was at the point that Dale Christie in the Rasen goal showed all his experience by producing four crucial saves late in the game to keep his team ahead and as the ref blew the final whistle an exhausted but jubilant Rasen team savoured the hard fought victory which will now see them host Nettleham in the quarter finals (date to be confirmed)

Next Saturday Rasen host Immingham Bluestone in the Lincs Junior County Cup kick off 3pm when Rasen will look to replicate last years successful run.

Market Rasen Town 2-0 Sleaford Town Res.

A goal apiece from Scott Coupland and Jake Wade saw Rasen gain all 3 points against Sleaford Town at Rase park on Saturday. See reports.

Cup Final Venue and Date Confirmed- 2/03/2012

Boston United's York Street will be the venue for the Lincs FA Junior Cup Final on Wednesday 18th April with a 7.45pm Kick Off.

Louth Looking for Revenge:

Lincs FA Junior Cup Semi Final

Market Rasen Town 2-1 Pinchbeck Utd - Sat 18th Feb

 

Jubilant scenes greeted the the final whistle at Rase Park on Saturday, as a goal apiece from Nathan Smith and Andy Belt took Rasen through to the Lincs Junior Cup Final.

A fabulous all round performance from this industrious Rasen side sent the large vocal support home happy. see reports.

 

Pitch Perfect

Officials at Rase Park expect a near perfect playing surface for this Saturdays Lincs Junior Cup tie, when Pinchbeck United finally make the trip from the south of the county.

After two weeks of the big freeze the much awaited fixture finally goes ahead with a 2.30pm kick off. With the visitors expected to bring plenty of support, the club hope that the locals get down to Rase Park to cheer the Rasen lads into the Final. 

Rasen will be without Drew Norburn due to work committments, but Jake Wade is available again.

 

Manager Calls For Rase Park Roar

Rasen Football supremo Andy Brumpton has called on Rasen folk to create the noise at Rase Park this coming  Saturday (4th Feb) for the Lincs Cup Semi Final clash with Pinchbeck United, Kick Off 2.30pm.

" Our league form has been a bit up and down for most of the season, but in the Cup the lads have been outstanding, especially in the last round against Moulton. We hear Pinchbeck will bring a bus or two of travelling supporters so it would be great if the local people could also turn up in force. It would give the lads a massive lift ".

Brumpton is well aware that Pinchbeck are full of experienced non league players and enjoy serious financial backing in their bid to climb the non league pyramid. It will be a massive test for a Rasen team who have already seen off two other Peterborough League teams in Crowland and Moulton Harrox, who incidentally, drew with Pinchbeck recently.

To assist with the carnival atmosphere, Rasen's under 8s will play their Under 9 counterparts in a small sided game during the half time interval.

Supporters are reminded that admission is free.

 

Skegness Utd 3-1 Market Rasen Town

 

Rasen came away from Wainfleet Rd, Skegness pointless yesterday after an indifferent display against second in the table Skegness United. Scott Lowman had given Rasen hope on the hour mark after firing in from 12 yards from a Coupland free kick, to bring the score to 2-1. Rasen enjoyed long periods of possession on a bumpy pitch and more than matched their high flying hosts. Dissapointly James Bennett saw red after an over zealous challenge just befor half-time, which also saw the Skegness defender dismissed for retaliation. See reports for details in full.

Scott Lowman gave Rasen hope on the hour mark.

 

 

Market Rasen Town 0-3 Cleethorpes Town

 

A sprited all round display was not enough for Rasen to threaten league leaders Cleethorpes Towns unbeaten record at Rase Park on Saturday.

The scoreline flattered the vistors somewhat as Rasen matched their visitors for most of the entetaining encounter. (see reports)

 

First Double for Town - Sat 14th Jan

First half goals from Andy Belt and Ian Williams saw Rasen to their first double of the season at Ruston Sports yesterday. see reports.

 

Its a Boy !

 

On behalf of all connected with the club we send our best wishes to the Gaffer and his partner Sarah on the arrival of their first born, Seth, this morning at Lincoln County Hospital.

Andy informed everyone this morning by text heralding Seth as having two good feet.

Seth is believed to be settling nicely into his new Segio Tacchini baby grow and Adidas Gazelle booties and insisting on 3 points for his old mans charges at Ruston Sports on Saturday.

 

No Smith for Ruston Trip

 

Rasen will have to do without leading scorer Nathan Smith for Saturdays trip to Ruston Sports (2pm Kick Off). Smith has been called into the Lincolnshire League representative squad for the trip to the West Midlands.

Rasen will also be without Drew Norburn, Adam Brumpton and possibly Kyle Paul, all due to work commitments, for the trip to Newark Road.

Ruston s will be looking to avenge the 4-1 result inflicted on them by Rasen earlier on this season in which Scott Lowman bagged a brace at Rase Park.

With the Boss, Andy Brumpton likely on paternity leave, Assistant Manager Ian Williams will have a squad of 16 to choose from in a fixture that Rasen need to win to maintain mid table security.

In the draw earlier this week for the Lincs Junior Cup Rasen are drawn at home in the Semi Final to Peterborough League high flyers, Pinchbeck United.

With a a reported healthy budget to spare each weekend Pinchbeck have an array of quality players to choose. Included in their ranks is former Sheffield Utd, Hull City and Boston United defender Matt Hocking as well as other former non league journeyman.

Pinchbeck sit currently second in the league with games in hand over the top side and will provide a big test fro Rasen on Feb 4th.

 

Rasen In Semi Finals of Lincs Cup 

A superb all round team performance saw Rasen overcame a stern test from Moulton Harrox to join near neighbours Horncastle Town and the much fancied Pinchbeck United in the semi final draw on Monday.

New signing Scott Coupland grabbed a first half penalty and then set up veteren Ian Willams for the winner 20 minutes from time.

The visitors search for an equiliser were thwarted by some stubburn defending from the outstanding Rasen back line. See reports for full details.

 

Cup Fever Grips Town

 

It is hoped that a good crowd will attend this weekends Lincs Junior Cup tie with Moulton Harrox of the Peterborogh League (Saturday 7th Jan Kick Off 1.30pm)

Andy Brumpton has a squad of 18 to choose from which includes new signing Scott Coupland but does not include the recently departed Dave Hone who joined Northern Counties East outfit, Lincoln Moorlands Railway, last week. Moorlands persuaded Dave over the Chrismas period and all at Rase Park wish him well with the move.

Moulton Harrox come to Rase Park sitting in mid table with a record of :

 

pld12 w5 d3 l4 f21 a18 pts18

 

Scouting reports suggest that Harrox will provide a strong test fro improving Rasen.

 

 

 

Coupland Signs on Dotted Line

 

Market Rasen Manager Andy Brumpton unveils new signing Scott Coupland.

Manager Andy Brumpton was clearly delighted as he welcomed new signing Scott Coupland to the fold for 2012.

Coupland had recently become disillusioned with life at senior non league level and signed last night after meeting up with his new team mates.

Coupland's pedigree is well known in county circles as he topped last season's scoring charts for his former club Lincoln United. It is believed that the travelling involved in the Evo Stick League was a factor in dropping down to the Lincs League with Rasen. Scott who was impressed with the set up at Rase Park after starring and scoring for Lincoln United in a pre season friendly in which United won 0-2.

Scott is also well known at Rase Park for his cricketing abilities as a stubborn wicket-keeper/batsman for local rivals Cherry Willingham.

 

 

MaRasen in Quality Striker Swoop?

Rasen management are hoping to unwrap a massive present in the new year after holding talks with Lincoln United striker Scott Coupland.

It is believed that Coupland is available and expressing an interest in joining the Rase Park revolution.

 

 

Assistant manager Ian Williams said, "Both the gaffer and I have spoken with Scott and he is certainly very keen to join us here at Rasen. A player of his quality would be a massive boost to the club and we hope he will spur us on to more consistant performances. Without getting our hopes up we look forward to him pulling on the Rasen shirt".

More news to follow.

 

Swineshead Institute 3-2 Market Rasen Town

Rasen finished 2011 with a defeat at Swineshead. Nathan Smith scored his 14th goal of the season adding to Kyle Paul's opener for Rasen. Going into the interval 0-2 to the good, Manager Andy Brumpton had every right to expect returning North with all 3 points. However Rasen were unable to hold out in the stiffening wind and surrendered 3 Swinshead goals in the second half.

 

See reports

 

 

Swineshead Institute v Market Rasen Town - Sat 17th Dec, ko 2pm

 

Rasen make the long journey to South Lincolnshire for their return fixture with Swineshead Institute this Saturday. It is the Thoroughbreads first opportunity for a Lincs League double after a resounding home victory against the institute earlier on this season.

Manager Andy Brumpton will be without veteren striker Ian Williams and central defender Dave Hone due to suspensions and Jason Hall due to work committments. However, Guy Smith, James Brothwell, Andy Belt and Adrian Turner all have the opportunity to stake a claim for a regular starting spot.

Dale Christie continues in goal with Will Bradford unavailable.

 

 

Market Rasen 4-1 Ruston Sports - Sat 10th December

A brace from Scott Lowman and further goals from Matt Rutherford and James Bennett brought maximum spoils to Rasen on Saturday. See reports for full details.

Ruston Sports Next up For Rasen With Moulton On The New Year Horizon

 

Ruston Sports will provide the opposition for Rasen at Rase Park this Saturday (10th Dec) 2pm Kick Off.

Rustons have enjoyed some positive results of late and sit one place above Rasen in the league.

Recent results include a fine 2-0 win at Grimsby Borough and 2-1 over Swineshead.

Manager Andy Brumpton has a squad of 16 to choose from, welcoming back James Brothwell, Jason Hall and Guy Smith. Drew Norburn also returns but Brumpton is without Andy Belt and Adam Brumpton due to work committments.

Rasen will also make a late check on skipper Aaron Greenbeck s fitness after a slight hamstring tweek in Wednesday nights training session.

Earlier this week Rasen were drawn at home againsnt Moulton Harrox of the Peterborough League. The Lincs Junior Cup quarter final will take place on Saturday 7th Jan 2012.

 

Market Rasen Town 3-1 Crowland Town - Lincs Junior Cup, Sat 3rd December

First Half goals from Andy Belt, Nathan Smith and Dave Hone saw Rasen through to the quater finals of the Lincs Junior Cup on Saturday. See reports.

 

Market Rasen Town V Crowland Town -

Lincs County Cup, Sat 3rd Dec, Rase Park, 1.30 pm Kick Off

 

Rasen are in County Cup action this Saturday when Crowland Town from the Peterborogh League make the long journey to Rase Park for a 1.30pm Kick Off.

A large crowd is expected at Rase Park as the teams battle for a coveted quarter final place. Crowland come to Rase Park with similar form to Rasen and sit in the bottom regions of the Peterborogh Leage table. Their record reads: Pld 10, W4, D0, L6, GF16,GA27. However they come into Saturdays fixture off a fine away win at Uppingham.

 

Rasen manager Andy Brumpton welcomes back Drew Norburn and Guy Smith to the squad with Josh Colgan remaining the only long term injury.

James Bennett will look to shake off his ankle injury that forced his early exit from last Saturday s Supp Cup defeat to Skegness Town.

Nathan Smith will be looking to add to his 10 goal tally so far this term.

Dale Christie and Will Bradford will once again battle for the goalkeepers position.

 

 Louth United Res V Market Rasen Town

Rasen take the A631 to Louth United s Park  Avenue this Weds (23rd Nov 7.45 kick off).

Andy Belt and Nathan Smith are added to the squad that lost to Grimsby Boro 0-1 at Rase Park last Saturday.

Rasen will be looking for a much needed three points against a Louth side who have 26 points from 15 games this season and will provide another difficult test for the Rasen men.

 

 

Market Rasen Town 0-1 Grimsby Borough Reserves - Sat 19th Nov

See Reports

Market Rasen Town v Grimsby Boro Res -  Sat 19th Nov, 2pm Kick OffRasen will be looking to avenge the 3-0 defeat from earlier this season on Boro s 3G pitch. On a perfect natural surface at Rase Park there will no excuse for the home side as Boro provide another stern test for Andy Brumpton s men.

Brumpton will await a late check on striker Nathan Smith s troublesome knee before naming his side. He is already without Andy Belt who is unavailable along with long term injuries to Aaron Ford (ankle), Josh Colgan (knee) and Guy Smith (knee).

Boro s visit is the start of another busy week with Rasen travelling to Park Avenue, home of Louth Utd on Weds evening (7.45pm ko) followed by nother visit to Rase Park for Skegness Town next weekend (Sat 26th 1.30pm ko) this time in the Supplementry Cup.

 Market Rasen Town 3-6 Nettleham AFC

See Reports.

Nettles In Town for Local Derby Saturday 12th Nov Kick Off 2pm

Nettleham visit Rase Park this Saturday and will provide a stern test for the improving Rasen squad. Fresh from their 3-2 victory over Heckington, watched by Rasen boss Andy Brumpton and Chairman Jon Stephenson, the Nettles will certainly provide Rasen with one of their toughest tests this term.

After joining the league this season from the Central Midlands League the Nettles have enjoyed a fruitful campaign so far. The main highlight being a fine victory over last season's champions Boston Utd Reserves.

Nettleham strikers Munro and Beesley provide the firepower with former Lincoln City and Grimsby Town midfielder Adam Buckley pulling the strings from the flanks.

Manager Brumpton has a squad of 19 which sees Scott Lowman back after missing the midweek trip to Boston, which apart from coming away with no points from the Jakemans Stadium, could probably be described as the best all round team performance of the season.

Drew Norburn (Knee) and Joe Osbourne (Back) face late tests on fitness. Andy Belt and Adam Brumpton both impressed coming off the bench at Boston and will expect to be somewhere near a starting position.

Josh Colgan and Guy Smith are still long term injury absentees from the squad.

Boston Utd Res 2-1 Market Rasen Town

A stirling all round team performance from Rasen was not enough for a share of the spoils at Boston tonight. With Joe Osbourne failing late fitness test manager Brumpton was forced again to use the whole of his vastly improved squad.

Midfielder James Bennett opened the scoring on 20 minutes after a delightful Rutherford free kick, placing a well timed header  into the corner of the home net. Boston replied with 2 quick goals before half time.

Rasen had a chance to equalise with 5 minutes remaining in the second half when substitutes Andy Belt and Adam Brumpton combined on the left only forBrumpton to force home keeper Drury into a fine save.

Boston included at least 6 players with 1st team experience and former Manchester City, Scunthorpe Utd and Macclesfield Town wingman Tyrone Kirk, currently on trial with the Conference North outfit.

Although on the wrong end of this result confidence remains high ahead of Saturdays local derby v Nettleham (Rase Park 2pm KO)

Injury Doubts for Jakeman Stadium Trip - 8/11/11

Rasen are without new signing Scott Lowman for Tuesdays trip to Boston Utd res (kick off 7.45pm). Lowman has a long standing family committment and will be dissapointed to miss the trip to his former club.

Also doubful is influential midfielder Joe Osbourne who faces a late test on a back injury sustained on Saturday.

Veteren Ian Williams is struggling with a persistant ankle problem but should be fit.

On the plus side, Striker and last season s leading goalscorer, Adam Brumpton is a welcome addition to the squad after his fractured ankle and he will hope to play some part of the game. Also, Andrew Belt is back in contention after being unavailable at the weekend.

Rasen will be looking for an improvement in fortunes on their last visit to Boston when the home side cruised to a 5-2 victory in the League Cup.

Rasen Get Home Draw In Last 16 -  7/11/11

Town s reward for their victory over Metheringham on Saturday in the Lincs Junior Cup is a home tie against Peterborough League side Crowland Town on Saturday 3rd December with a 1.30pm Kick Off.

Crowland overcame Lincolns RM Imp on Saturday 1-3.

Manager Andy Brumpton is delighted with the draw which brings another encounter with unknown opposition and again with home advantage.

Crowland currently sit 3rd bottom of their respective League with a record of Pld 8, W2, L6, goals for 9, goals against 19. 

Market Rasen Town 3-0 Metheringham

Nathan Smith ran the visitors ragged this afternoon opening the scoring on 20 mins with a stylish overhead kick before setting Ian Williams up for the second before the break. (See Reports)

James Bennett added a third in the second half for an easy passage into the next round of the Lincs Junior Cup.

Another clean sheet added to a job well done. The only negative from the game was a worring back injury to Joe Osbourne, especially with Tuesdays trip to Boston United on the horizon.

Market Rasen Town V Metheringham, Sat 5th Nov, Rase Park, ko 1.30pm

Old Lincoln League rivalries are renewed this Saturday when Metheringham are the visitors to Rase Park for a Lincs Junior Cup fixture (kick off 130pm).

Andy Brumpton is without Andy Belt, who is unavailable, along with injury victims Adam Brumpton, Guy Smith, Josh Colgan and Drew Norburn.

A good turn out at training included Adam Brumpton who has pencilled in next Saturdays home game v Nettleham for a return to the squad. 

With a trip to the palacial York Street home of Boston United on Tuesday night (Kick Off 745pm), Manager Brumpton will look to utilise all the squad over the next few days.

Both the new signings Scott Lowman and Dave Hone impressed during last Saturdays victory over Swineshead and are available for Saturday.

Metheringham have had mixed fortunes this term, beating Nettleham reserves but enduring a heavy defeat against Lincoln Clayton s, who Rasen beat in the last round of the cup.

Louth Game Off- 30/10/11

Rasen s scheduled fixture at Louth this coming Wednesday (2nd Nov) has been postponed. Meaning Rasen should be fresh for Saturdays (5th November) County Cup fixture with Metheringham which kicks off at 1.30pm at Rase Park. 

Market Rasen Town 2-0 Swinehead Institute- 29/10/11

Two first half goals from Ian Williams and strike partner Nathan Smith were enough for maximum points from Saturdays home game against Swineshead.

As important as the goals Rasen supremo Andy Brumpton will have been delighted with the miserly defending of his charges which meant rasens first clean sheet since the opening game of the season (see report).

Rasen add to the ranks  for vital home Fixture V Swineshead Institute- Sat 29th Oct 3pm Kick Off

After Tuesdays tale of two halves at high flying Cleethorpes Town which the leaders spanked Rasen 6-1 on a pitch more suitable to boating, Rasen management has added additional steel with the signing of former Spalding United defender David Hone. Southrey based  Hone signature is again proof that Manager Andy Brumpton will strengthen the squad as and when necessary. Hone, the son of former Chrystal Palace and Lincoln City defender Mark and brother of current Lincoln City defender Danny, returns to the game after a lenghthy ban. There is no doubt that the goals against column is not good reading for a side that early season looked difficult to breakdown. With Scott Lowman impressing on Tuesday, Rasen will look for maximum spoils from Swinshead's first vist to Rase Park. Only long term injury victims Guy Smith and Adam Brumpton are missing from possibly the strongest squad Rasen has produced in recent years. Will Bradford may be given more time to rest a problem back strain, which means Dale Christie could continue between the sticks. 

Lowman In Squad for Clee Trip - Tuesday 25th Oct

Manager Andy Brumpton will be delighted that former Boston Utd utility man Scott Lowman (pic below) is added to the squad for tonights tricky fixture at high flying Cleethorpes Town. Chairman Jon Stephenson has worked frantically over the last 48 hours securing the Wragby based players signature and release form from Boston, in time for tonights game at Bradley KO 7.30pm. Luke Richards and Andy Belt are also added to the squad with veteren Ian Williams undergoing a late check on fitness.

Heckington United 4-0 Market Rasen Town

Rasen crumbled to a 4-0 defeat at Heckington on Saturday. After enjoying the lions share of possession, Rasen could not hold the home side to go on and inflict the double over Rasen this season.

Heckington United V Market Rasen Town- 3pm, Sat 22nd Oct

Rasen travel to Heckington on Saturday looking to avenge last Saturdays  1-3 defeat. Jake Wade returns after work committments. Drew Norburn (knee) and Ian Williams (ankle) are injury doubts for Manager Andy Brumpton.

Leave Rase Park 12.45pm

Lincoln United 2-1 Market Rasen Town

A spirited second half display was not enough for any points from Tuesdays trip under the floodlights at Ashby Avenue. After a sloppy first half display which meant going into the second half trailing by 2 goals to nil, Rasen rallied and produced the better football for most of the period. A James Bennett goal midway in the half was all that came of their efforts. 

Lincoln United Next Up

Rasen will be looking for their first league double of the season when they travel to Ashby Avenue home of Lincoln United on Weds 19th October 7.45 Kick Off.

Market Rasen 1-3 Heckington United

Rasen came off second best to a slick Heckington United side on Saturday.Not even the return of leading goalscorer Nathan Smith couls inspire Rasen as Heckington bossed the 1st Half to go into the break 2-0 to the good. See Report.

Market Rasen Town V Heckington United, 3pm, Sat, 15th Oct

This Saturday (15th Oct) Rasen welcome Heckington to Rase Park for a 3pm kick off. Andy Brumpton has a squad of 18 to choose from adding Andy Belt, Drew Norburn, James Bennett and Nathan Smith back into the squad after unavailability and injury. Will Bradford looks set to start in place of Dale Christie as Brumpton rotates the keeping duties. Heckington have enjoyed similar form to Rasen so far this year and sit one point above Rasen in the mid table.

 Lincoln Moorlands 3-3 Market Rasen Town - 13 Oct

Two goals from skipper Aaron Greenbeck and one from Joe Osbourne ensured Rasen s unbeaten run continued at Newark Road last Tuesday evening. Before the game Manager Andy Brumpton would have taken a point against a strong Moorlands second string that included 1st team players Danny George and Jack Cotton. However after a dogged first half Rasen went on to dominate the second half and will feel slightly disappointed not to take maximum spoils. Full report to follow.

Rasen on Midweek Duty - 10th Oct

Market Rasen Town travel to Lincoln Moorlands Railway this Tuesday 10th October for a 7.45pm kick off. This is the start of a glut of midweek fixtures under the floodlights of Lincoln Utd, Boston United, Louth Town and Nettleham in the next few weeks.

Rasen  welcome back James Brothwell but are without the influential Drew Norburn and James Bennett for the return fixture of the recent 2-2 draw at Rase Park. Luke Richards and Aidy Turner are also added to the squad. Rasen will be looking for 3 points will a view to extending their current two game unbeaten run.

Lincoln Claytons 1-3 Market Rasen - Sat 8th Oct

Goals from Matt Rutherford, Kyle Paul and James Bennett (pictured) ensured smooth passage into the next round of the Lincs Junior Cup today. See Reports for full details.

Rasen away at Lincoln Claytons Sat 8th Oct

Market Rasen Town  are on Lincs Junior Cup duty this weekend with a trip to Lea Road, Lincoln to face the high flying Lincoln League side. Town will be without frontman Nathan Smith who is likely to be out of action with knee ligament damage for the next few weeks. Jake Wade returns to bolster the squad after his successful 3 peaks challenge. Kick Off 2pm.

Local Firm Sponsors Away Kit

A big thanks to Parallel Flooring of Pasture Lane, Market Rasen for sponsoring the new away kit. Sales Director Graeme Bell is seen presenting the kit to Manager Andy Brumpton, Chairman Jon Stephenson and Skipper Aaron Greenbeck.