Earl Marshall Juniors have made a good start to their first season of eleven-a-side football. After a couple of setbacks early in the campaign, the players have hit a run of form with a recent 3–2 home win at Hinde House School against Rotherham Town and a move up to fifth place in Division D of the Sheffield & District Junior League.
Last season the team reached the Trophy final and the experience of hard-fought ties was clearly invaluable in their last match, a battling performance against Beighton Falcons.
With a 3–1 lead at half time, Earl Marshall were in control and looked comfortable but they conceded two late goals in the second half. In extra time and with a penalty shootout looming, Kenan McKenzie Grey finished off a neat Earl Marshall move to secure their place in the Quarter Finals for the second successive season.
The return to league action on 3rd December 2006 sees Earl Marshall face their toughest test yet, an away trip to leaders Sheffield Wednesday Young Owls.
For further information on the club, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mark Moran-Healy on 0777 645 7732.
by Mick Ashman
