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Sidbury became the first team to take points off Tiverton Town this season, it was a gutsy performance with few chances as both sets of defenders proved hard to break down. Aaron Pearse, Rob Mansfield, Ben Logan and Cody Northcott worked tirelessly and played well as a unit in the Sidbury defence, denying the Tivvy attack of any real clear cut chances.

It was an even first half where both teams seemed to cancel out each other for long periods, the midfield quartet of Hamish Culling, Zac Mattin, Bill Reed and Kieran Murphy were made to work extremely hard, but they kept their heads and linked up well together. Harry Wright and Ben Kidson fed off the scraps well, Wright's hold up play was impressive, and Kidson's pace is always a threat.

There was some sporting moments, which in these tight and tense matches is always good to see like when Jack Rainey decided to pass the ball back to our keeper, after he had been injured in a collision with a Tivvy player.

The second half substitutions had there desired effect as Jake Lucas added some composure in midfield, and Jack Murrell was in great form when he came on, he created some panic in the Tivvy defence. Midway through the half, after some nice play through the middle Jack Murrell played in Zac Mattin who passed the ball into the bottom left corner.

With just three minutes remaining, it looked like Sidbury had done enough to clinch all three points but Tivvy were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box, which was well struck and all though keeper Daryl Young done well to get a hand on it, it found the corner of the net.

The point was enough for Tiverton to clinch the title, so we would like to congratulate Tivvy Town on a fantastic season and being crowned worthy champions. As for Sidbury, if we play and compete in our two remaining matches like we have for the previous twelve then I'm in no doubt that we can regard this season as a great success.

The atmosphere and banter in the clubhouse after the game was great, with both teams having a laugh, which is nice to see.

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Sidbury Utd visited Tiverton Town and after our cup disappointment this is exactly the challenge the boys needed. Tivvy are a super footballing side and have the capability to really punish a team if you are not at your best and still have a 100% league record, to prove it.

The game started brightly with Sidbury pressing Tivvy high up the pitch, both teams had some half chances early on, but the deadlock was broken when Tivvy took advantage of a mistake at the back, which led to a simple tap in after the ball was squared back into the box.

This really seemed to spur "the clarets" on and they began to take the game to Tivvy. Aaron Pearse looked to have equalised from a free kick, which certainly looked like it hit the stanchion in the back of the net and come out again, well to almost everyone except for the referee and linesman who a judged it had hit the bar. Ben Kidson came close, then the Tivvy keeper made a blinding save which he tipped onto the bar.

Jack Murrell, Jacob Lucas, Zac Mattin and Hamish Culling were terrific in closing down the Tivvy players. After some nice work on the right, Hamish Culling beat his man and shot across the keeper and into the top left of the net to give Sidbury a deserved equaliser. Daryl Young then made a great save when he denied the Tivvy striker in a one on one situation.

Connor Long, Cody Northcott, Rob Mansfield and Man of the Match Aaron Pearse were solid at the back, and were under the cosh in the second half as Tivvy piled on the pressure, and like Sidbury in the first half they seemed to be having the better in the second.

Connor Long hit a sweet left foot drive which the Tivvy keeper done well to get to, the ball came straight at Harry Wright who instinctively volleyed straight back only for the keeper to have pulled off a great double save. Ben Logan, Kieran Murphy and Bill Reed made second half appearances. In the dying seconds a lapse of concentration from a throw in, and the Tivvy striker was through on goal, showed great strength and cooly chipped the keeper.

This was a very entertaining match and both sets of boys are a credit to their clubs. Sidbury felt disappointed to come away empty handed as we felt we deserved something from the game, but that's football, it can be cruel.

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Sidbury Uniteds run of good results continued this time beating the very impressive footballing outfit Stoke Hill, it was a closely contested match, with just some extremely good finishing eventually deciding the game. Both teams were totally committed which contributed fully to a very entertaining match.

The first half was goalless with nothing separating the two teams, both had chances but the upper hand was certainly going to the defenders. Aaron Pearse and Rob Mansfield were superb at the centre of the Sidbury defence and stand in goalkeeper Cody Northcott was fantastic between the sticks. Connor Long was struggling with a knock to his knee, so Kieran Murphy dropped in at left back from centre midfield with man of the match Ben Logan at right back.

Harry Wright was also rested for the second half due to the rugby final the following day, which gave Jack Murrell the chance to make an impact, and the fast improving Jack did just that.

A good spell of pressure early in the second half saw United break the deadlock when the ball fell to Bill Reed, whose great first touch enabled him to turn and volley into the roof of the Stoke Hill net. The game continued at a frenetic pace, with United confident that with their pace up front they would be able to do some damage on the counter.

Stoke Hill pressed and pressured but were finding United hard to break down, Hamish Culling, Jacob Lucas, Bill Reed and Zac Mattin were immense in the midfield, they were great in the challenge, pressed and pressured when not on the ball, and were equally as good with it.

With twelve minutes remaining Ben Kidson showed great speed and strength that saw him break free from his defender and cooly slot the ball past the Stoke Hill keeper. Stoke Hill then threw everything at Sidbury but they never buckled, and even finished the stronger. After another long lay off it was great to see Todd Lewendon getting back to his old self, with just minutes remaining he volleyed home to put the match to bed.

Both sides battled to the last and should be applauded for their commitment. Well done lads now lets take this great form into the semi final and earn the right to play at the REAL St James Park.

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A good solid team performance away at West Exe means the boys go into Tuesday nights semi final in fine form, but they did not have it all their own way as West Exe certainly proved a tough nut to crack.

Sidbury got off to a good start when Ben Kidson gave them an early lead when he latched onto a neat through ball from Bill Reed and finished well. United almost added a second after Zac Mattin had put Kieran Murphy through down the left, he put in a low cross which Harry Wright met but the keeper done well to block.

Midway through the half a ball over the top saw United on the back foot, with the West Exe striker through on goal, keeper Daryl Young narrowed the angle and stood tall to pull of a great save.

Zac Mattin, Hamish Culling, Bill Reed and Kieran Murphy controlled the midfield for long periods and were winning most of the 50/50 balls. Then from a West Exe corner the ball took a wicked deflection which Daryl Young done magnificent to dive to his left and keep hold of the ball.

Jacob Lucas made an impact on the right and almost added a second for Sidbury, but his shot came back off the upright, Kieran Murphy came close but saw his shot go over the bar, a goal line clearance robbed Jack Murrell minutes later and it seemed Sidbury would never get that two goal cushion. Finally Ben Kidson popped up again to slot home when the ball came back to him from a corner, to give Sidbury a deserved but well earned two goal margin.

The back four need special praise for a gritty performance in which they certainly had the better of the West Exe forwards, Ben Logan, Cody Northcott, Aaron Pearse and Rob Mansfield who along with the keeper fully deserved their clean sheet.

It was a very professional  display in which everyone played their part, but the Man of the Match award went to Daryl Young for two fantastic saves. Well done boys, lets keep the good form and winning mentality going.

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Sidbury United played their first League game for two months and managed to grab top spot with a great display away to Crediton Saints.

United started to take control in midfield with Man of the Match Bill Reed and Kieran Murphy scrapping for everything and alongside Hamish Culling and Zac Mattin they began knocking the ball about and creating the Sidbury chances. Most of the Sidbury attacks were on the right where Ben Kidson was making some great runs, which was finally rewarded when he opened the scoring in the tenth minute.

Daryl Young pulled off a blinding save when he managed to tip the ball over the bar after the ball came back off Aaron Pearse. Sidbury went back on the attack. Kieran Murphy played Hamish Culling in on the keeper who cooly finished to give Sidbury a two goal cushion.

Crediton pulled a goal back from a free kick which was very well struck into the top corner to make it 1-2. The communication between Ben Logan, Aaron Pearse, Rob Mansfield was first class at the back, which allowed them to play themselves out of trouble on a couple of occasions. Cody Northcott is proving a very reliable and consistent left back who must be a contender for player of the season

Sidbury went close to scoring, with Harry Wright, Ben Kidson, Bill Reed all being denied, they continued to put Crediton under pressure, and were finally rewarded when Harry Wright restored the two goal lead with a well taken goal similar to the first two.

Kieran Murphy made it 1-4 when he gambled and reacted first to capitalise after the keeper had spilled the ball. It was all United now and they increased their lead even more when debut boy Jacob Lucas got a fifth from close range. Daryl Young made a rare appearance as an outfield player for the last ten minutes and very nearly added to the Sidbury tally on two occasions.

Zac Mattin showed some great determination when he would not give up the chase on what seemed a dead cause, he won the ball, beat two challenges, got to the by line and his low cross was inch perfect for Jack Murrell to side foot volley into the roof of the net

This was a superb team performance which both the manager Steve Logan and his boys should be very proud of.

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Sidbury United notched up their first victory over Tiverton Town to book a very well earned Semi Final place against St Martins. It was an extremely entertaining cup tie, both teams started well and despite the bobbly pitch played some very good football. First half was a tight affair with both sides fully aware of the threat each team pose. However it was Sidbury had the better of the clear cut chances.

Kieran Murphy nearly broke the deadlock with a delightful volley which the keeper saved well, Ben Kidson was a constant menace to the Tivvy defence and was almost rewarded for his efforts but his best chance went narrowly wide. Connor Long saw his free kick saved right on the line, Zac Mattin come very close too.

Ben Logan, Connor Long, Aaron Pearse and Cody Northcott were immense at the back and showed great strength and commitment. As did the midfield who must have covered every blade of grass on the pitch, with Bill Reed at the heart of everything.

The second half was played at the same pace and with the same commitment as the first, Man of the Match Cody Northcott put in a fantastic cross with Harry Wright about to pounce, but the ball was tipped off is head and out for a corner. It was now end to end stuff, but no more real clear cut chances. Jack Murrell was putting in his best performance for the club on the right.

Midway through the second half and keeper Daryl Young pulled of a great save at the feet of a Tivvy player, the only real test he had because for all their position the Tivvy attack were reduced mostly to long range efforts which Daryl Young dealt with comfortably.

Kieran Murphy put a delicate ball over the Tivvy defence right into Harry Wrights path, he took one touch then smashed the the ball into the bottom left corner of the net, to put Sidbury into the lead with just 8 mins remaining. Todd Lewendon nearly wrapped the tie up a little later when his shot was brilliantly saved by the Tivvy keeper, who had a great game. Hamish Culling made two fantastic runs from midfield, as Sidbury started to run the clock down.

This was a fantastic team performance made even better considering five of the Sidbury squad were not 100% having all been ill with a virus, this was Sidbury giving their all for each other, and in doing so, gave their best team performance so far this season. Well done lads. Hope your feeling better soon Rob.

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Sidbury United put in a fantastic team performance but gallantly bowed out of the Devon County Cup at the Qtr Final stage, in what can only be described as an extremely entertaining cup tie between two evenly matched sides, that are not only a credit to their managers but also to their respective Leagues.

Both teams started brightly but the earlier chances fell to United. Ben Kidson was causing all sorts of problems on the right for the Morley defence, and he came close to opening the scoring on a couple of occasions.

Robert Mansfield scored his first goal for Sidbury when he headed United into the lead from a corner, which Bill Reed had met at the near post and flicked on. United went all out in search of a second, but the finishing touch seemed to just elude them. Keeper Daryl Young was quick of his line and dived bravely at the feet of a Morley player to make a fantastic save, as Morley proved time and time again that they were a big threat going forward.

Kieran Murphy, Hamish Culling, Bill Reed and Zac Mattin battled throughout the match in midfield and could not be faulted for their grit and determination.

Morley equalised early in the second half, as they started to take the game to United and were certainly on top for the first 20 minutes. Ben Logan, Aaron Pearse, Robert Mansfield and Cody Northcott were immense, in the United defence. Especially their first half display. The effort and commitment shown throughout was second to none.

Jack Murrell on as a sub for the injured Zac Mattin was doing a good job, which got even better when he set up the move that put Harry Wright through on goal, who's shot into the right corner put Sidbury back into the lead. However, Sidbury seemed to begin to defend deeper, probably and understandably from tired limbs.

Inevitably back came Morley with two quick goals to turn the tide in their favour, but Sidbury showed that dogged spirit which they have picked up this season, and is proving to be a great asset. Ben Kidson finally got his goal when he rifled home from 12 yards. With just 5 mins remaining Sidbury finished strongly but could not find the winner.

Extra time, and it was Sidbury who again created the earlier chances but were denied by two great saves by the Morley keeper, especially the one when Todd Lewendon slipped his defender and cracked a shot that looked goal bound.

United seemed to tire and Morley capitalised on this and scored twice in the second half of extra time to clinch the tie, we congratulate them and wish them all the best for the semi final. As for Sidbury, they can certainly hold their heads high, it was their best all round performance so far this season, and I for one am extremely proud of everyone of them.

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A bare to the bones Sidbury Utd travelled to Plymouth, to face Tamarside Kings in the Devon County Cup for a place in the last eight.

Sidbury got off to a flyer and found themselves 0-1 up within two minutes, when the pace of Ben Kidson surprised the Tamarside defence and cooly beat the keeper. A couple of minutes later and Harry Wright looked as if he had  been bought down in the penalty area but the ref waved play on. Harry Wright then made it 0-2 and then had to limp off the pitch after receiving another knock on the ankle.

This now left Sidbury with just the eleven fit players. A little later Connor Long pulled up with a groin strain, but bravely battled on. Without a goalkeeper for the game left back Cody Northcott played in goal and done a great job. With a lot of the boys now playing out of position, United knew they would all have to muck in and try to see the game out.

Tamarside pulled a goal back with a lovely strike from outside the box, and really pressured Sidbury goal for the last 10 minutes of the first half. Rob Mansfield, Aaron Pearse, Ben Logan and the limping Connor Long battled tirelessly and handled the pressure well. Especially with the confident goalkeeping/sweeping style of Northcott.

In the second half Sidbury were forced to change their formation, the injured Connor Long played up front, Kieran Murphy dropped into left back with Scott Redman filling the left midfield position. Midfielders Bill Reed and Hamish Culling put in very gutsy performances.

Sidbury started knocking the ball around and began to look more comfortable on the ball. Midway through the half Jack Murrell beat his marker and played in Connor Long who slid the ball passed the advancing keeper to restore Uniteds two goal cushion. Sidbury continued going forward and creating chances.

With just minutes remaining Tamarside hit the bar, but all in all it was United who ended the game as they began it, pressuring the opponents goal. Today I think Sidbury  proved that they can battle as well as play football. They battled for each other, and although not the prettiest football, a very gutsy all round team performance. Well done lads.

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Sidbury Utd showed some great character to come back from 1-3 down in the last 10 minutes to get a point, in this very entertaining match.

St Martins nearly took lead early in the game but the ball hit one of their players stood on the Sidbury goal line in a off side position.  Sidbury then laid siege to the St Martins goal, squandering a number of chances, and their keeper pulling off some great saves. Harry Wright, Hamish Culling, and Bill Reed all came close to opening the scoring for the Claret and Blues.

Daryl Young pulled off a blinding save at the feet of the St Martins striker on the edge of the box. Aaron Pearse saw his header go narrowly wide, Sidbury almost scored from two Connor Long corners, that finishing touch just eluding the United players. Kieran Murphy, Bill Reed, Scott Redman and Hamish Culling all battled well in midfield and helped create most of Uniteds chances.

Amazingly, at half time United still happened broken the deadlock and were punished when St Martins took the lead early in the second half, with a very well struck shot. In fact St Martins were much more in the game in the second half and were a constant threat to the Sidbury goal. Having threatened the St Martins goal on a couple of occasions, Ben Kidson finally scored for Sidbury with a tap at the far post to level the scores.

St Martins scored twice more and with just 10 mins remaining looked to have picked up all 3 points. Cody Northcott replaced the injured Daryl Young in goal. With time running out, Ben Logan put a great ball down the right, the ball was crossed into the middle and Zac Mattin popped up at the far post to score.

Jack Murrell on as a second half sub was linking well in midfield, and as usual Rob Mansfield was again immense at the heart of the Sidbury defence. Again Sidbury threw everything at the St Martins goal, the ball came into the area from the right, Zac Mattin reacted first, twisted and shot on the turn. The ball agonisingly hit the inside of the post and rolled over the line.

Well done lads, great character. Let's now start games how we have been finishing them.

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This is always a very tough fixture and so it proved again, with Sidbury at full strength for the first time this season, they for some reason failed to impress for much of the game. It certainly was not through lack of effort or commitment, so we'll put it down to just one of those footballing days when it just was not meant to be.

Stoke Hill put United under some early pressure, keeper Daryl Young pulled off a blinding save when he tipped a shot just round the post. Stoke Hill scored on 20 minutes after a bit of a goalmouth scramble. It became 2-0 on the stroke of half time after a nice move and cross cut the Sidbury defence apart.

It was a heavy pitch with long grass so both teams stamina and fitness was tested to the full. Stoke Hill went three up 15 minutes into the second half and seemed to have killed off the game, but Uniteds pride had other idea's.

Sidbury showed a real strength of character in not letting their heads drop and give up, in fact they showed great determination throughout and were rewarded when Hamish Culling pulled one back  with a well taken goal from the edge of the box, then Ben Kidson saw his volley go just wide of the upright.

With just minutes remaining Sidbury were awarded a penalty which Hamish Culling cooly tucked away to make it 3-2. Thanks to Southern Electric for sponsoring the boys new away kit, it looks great.

So unlucky lads, and well done for showing tremendous spirit and pride.

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Yet again it seemed as though Sidbury were slow to get going as Crediton started off the brighter of the two teams, in this rearranged league fixture.

Crediton took the lead from a free kick after 15 minutes, this gave United the wake up call they needed and they started playing some decent football and threatened the Crediton goal on a number of occasions. Some great work down the right was rewarded when Aaron Pearse put in a lovely cross which Ben Kidson headed into the top right corner.

After their shaky start Ben Logan, Aaron Pearse, Rob Mansfield and Kieran Murphy began to get a better understanding and were certainly getting the better of the Crediton attack. Zac Mattin made it 2-1 to Sidbury with a well taken goal, then soon after a delightful flick from Harry Wright, and Mattin was through on goal again, he made no mistake in cooly beating the keeper.

United went into the half time break 3-1 to the good, but started the second half as if all the hard work had been done. Crediton pulled another goal back after a quick break caught Sidbury napping, but the finish was first class and left keeper Daryl Young no chance.

Hamish Culling, Bill Reed, Jack Murrell and Matt Broom started to regain control in midfield, which acted as a platform for Sidbury to regain the initiative. The Crediton keeper pulled off some great saves from Harry Wright, Todd Lewendon, Ben Kidson and Zac Mattin, before Todd Lewendon beat his defender and then the keeper to restore Uniteds two goal lead.

Zac Mattin then got his hat-trick after another great move put him through on goal. So a comfortable scoreline in the end, but the boys were made to work hard for this win. Having said that Sidbury are now growing into a very decent outfit, and I'm sure they will carry on getting better.

It was great to see Scott Redman getting back to his old self after a long lay off, also Rob Mansfield put in a blinding performance as a stand in centre half which earned him the Man of the Match award.

A massive thank you to Mel and Graham who without their efforts this match would never have gone ahead. Cheers lads.

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Sidbury United were a bit slow to get to grips with this cup tie, probably the weather did not help which was awful at best. Crediton Youth started the better and put the Sidbury defence under some early pressure. Daryl Young was in good form and pulled off a couple of good saves early on.

Possibly against the run of play Sidbury were awarded a penalty after 10 mins, for handball, which Hamish Culling smashed high into the top left corner. The goal seemed to settle United because they started to boss the game from there on. Bill Reed, Hamish Culling, Kieran Murphy and Zac Mattin began to control the midfield.

Zac Mattin scored Uniteds second from close range after a nice move on the left flank, and minutes later Aaron Pearse put in a cross from the right and Harry Wright scored with a lovely diving header. Ben Kidson was a constant threat to the Crediton defence, and had a say in all three first half goals.

Connor Long, Aaron Pearse, Ben Logan and Cody Northcott were immense at the back and cancelled out any Crediton threat admirably. With United in a comfortable first half lead they were able to make a number of changes in the second half. Matt Broom, Jack Murrell and Scott Redman were heavily involved and contributed greatly.

Man of Match Kieran Murphy neatly flicked the ball on to Harry Wright who volleyed the ball into the net to make it 4-0. Sidbury continued to put pressure on the Crediton goal,

Robert Mansfield is proving to be a real asset to the team, with his ability to play in various positions. Also it was nice to see the return of Todd Lewendon after his illness. All in all a good day, good result, good solid performance and into the quarter finals. Well done boys, fingers crossed for a decent draw in the next round.

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Sidbury United go through to the 3rd round of the Devon County Cup after a very impressive performance against a previously unbeaten Old Suttonians side. United knew they would have to be at their best if they wanted to progress in this competition, and they certainly did not disappoint.

Sidbury started confidently and were quickly on the front foot, putting the Old Suttonians defence under some early pressure. Man of the Match Ben Kidson was causing all sorts of problems on the right flank. United came very close to opening the scoring during a bright spell early on, but the finishing touch just seemed to be eluding them.

After some neat passing from midfield, Zac Mattin put in a great ball for Hamish Culling to put Sidbury into the lead. Old Suttonians tried to amount several counter attacks but Aaron Pearse, Connor Long, Ben Logan and Cody Northcott were immense at the back and with keeper Daryl Young back between the sticks, United were proving to be a tough nut to crack.

Some quick thinking by Aaron Pearse set Ben Kidson through on goal who fired home to make it 2-0, and a great little move just before half time nearly ended up with United taking a three goal lead but Ben Kidson shot went narrowly over the bar.

Old Suttonians pulled one back very early in the second half with a well taken goal, and then started to take the game to United. With so much hanging on the next goal Sidbury kept cool heads and continued to play there football, and were rewarded when Harry Wright shot low and hard to beat the keeper to restore Uniteds two goal lead.

Second half substitutes Rob Mansfield, Jack Murrell and Matt Broom all had an effect on the game, and contributed to the overall team performance.

Kieran Murphy and Bill Read battled throughout in midfield and were involved everything, including the move of the match which cut the defence right open, it saw them involved in some quick inter change passing between them and Zac Mattin on the edge of the Old Suttonians box, then a delightful little touch to Harry Wright, who calmly poked the ball passed the keeper.

A great all round team performance, well done lads, very proud of all of you.

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Sidbury put in a fantastic first half performance away to Exmouth which saw them totally dominate in every department. The passing and movement was first class, creating chance after chance and keeping a clean sheet. It was a very convincing win which should bolster the boys for some tough upcoming fixtures.

United scored nine first half goals and it could have been more. The second half enabled Sidbury to change things around with defenders playing up front, substitutes getting a good run out and even keeper Daryl Young making an appearance as an outfield player.

Sidbury United scorers were Harry Wright who scored five, a hat-trick from Ben Kidson, Todd Lewendon chipped in with a brace. Zac Mattin got on the score sheet and a long awaited goal from Kieran Murphy.

In what is proving to be a very tough season the Exmouth lads should be commended for their attitude and commitment.

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Sidbury are in the draw for the next round of the league cup after this victory over a good Crediton side, being without our regular goalkeeper it was always going to be a tough task, but one the boys rose to with enthusiasm and commitment.

Sidbury started very well indeed and when Kieran Murphy and Zac Mattin combined well down the left, the cross into the area was met by Harry Wright who headed United into the lead with just four minutes gone. It was soon 2-0 after Todd Lewendon got behind the Crediton defence and comfortably beat the keeper.

After a blistering twenty minutes when United really should have added more goals, Crediton started to get more and more into the game and created several chances themselves. Defenders Ben Logan, Conor Long, Kieran Murphy and Aaron Pearse coped well at the back and cancelled out many Crediton counter attacks.

Halftime came with Utd two up, but Crediton I felt finished the half in the ascendancy so the next goal would be vital and again it was Sidbury who looked the more likely. Zac Mattin, Hamish Culling, Rob Mansfield and Bill Reed done everything which was asked of them in midfield and it was from their pressing which finally led to Harry Wright getting Uniteds third goal.

Jack Murrell and Matt Broom came on in the second half and did well. With just ten minutes remaining Cody Northcott smashed in the fourth from the edge of the box. Crediton pulled one back at the death from a well taken corner, well done to both teams who played out the match in the true spirit of the game.

Special thanks to Ben Kidson and Cody Northcott who both volunteered their services and did very well between the posts, and to referee Rob Thorne officiated the game very well.

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Sidbury United earned their first win of the season with a great display of attacking football against West Exe, dominating possession for long spells of the game they were justly rewarded for their commitment and effort.

Sidbury were solid in defence throughout the game with Ben Logan, Aaron Pearse, Cody Northcott and Dan Greenland all having good games. Keeper Daryl Young commanded his area with authority, and performed well. As the game went on, the teams confidence and self belief in each other became very evident.

Some great football between Kieran Murphy and Zac Mattin down the left flank caused all sorts of problems for West Exe in the first half. It was Zac Mattin who opened the scoring for Sidbury after 15 minutes and Jack Murrell added a second with a delightful volley straight into the top corner from just outside the box.

Two nil at halftime but it could, and probably should have been more. The second half was much the same but with more chances being taken. Bill Reed was solid in midfield and battled for everything which earned him the man of the match award. Rob Mansfield was equally as effective along side him.

Cody Northcott long range effort had the keeper scrambling back and could only parry the ball to Harry Wright who gratefully tapped into the net. Hamish Culling smashed in another, Todd Lewendon scored two, one was a lovely deft lob over the keeper after beating his defender and Zac Mattin added his second of the game with a nice half volley on the turn, inside the box.

Connor Long, Matt Broom and Ben Kidson all played more their part when called upon. Well done lads, great team performance and some delightful football.

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This was an entertaining match in which saw Sidbury put in a very good team performance to earn a deserved point away to Okehampton. Argyle are themselves a very good footballing side, and strong in every quarter.

United had to soak up some early pressure. Ben Logan made an excellent goal line clearance early in the game. Cody Northcott was very strong at left back, and Dan Greenland at centre half was proving hard to beat. As the game went on Sidbury grew in strength and started creating chances of their own.

Zac Mattin was immense again today and thought he'd given United the lead when the keeper parried a free kick straight into his path, but was judged offside. This seemed to spur on Sidbury and they took the lead shortly afterwards when Man of the Match Connor Long fired home a superb free kick straight into the top corner.

The action continued at both ends, Sidbury keeper Daryl Young made some vital saves throughout the game, but could do nothing about Okehampton's two goals. One either side of the break. Even at 2-1 down, Sidbury piled on the pressure and were justly rewarded when Jack Murrell equalised for United with ten minutes remaining, he latched onto a quick through ball, controlled it well and rounded the keeper

Sidbury were then put under some late pressure, but they kept their heads and defended well. Robert Mansfield put in a very good and solid second half performance at right back. Sidbury did very well to hold onto the draw, and earn their first points of the season. I think most teams will come away from Oke, empty handed. So well done lads, proud of all of you.

Sorry to the lads who didn't get a mention...Hamish Culling, Scott Redman, Billy Reed, Todd Lewendon, Ben Kidson and Kieran Murphy.

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Sidbury United opened their season with a game best described as a goal fest at home to Heavitree, but still managed to end up pointless. A total of twelve goals, as the lead first went one way then the other in this entertaining game.

It was a pretty even encounter, with both sides going for the win. Ben Kidson was rewarded for his efforts when he equalised to put the game level at 1-1. and was a constant threat up front whilst on the pitch.

Zac Mattin and Hamish Culling both scored on their debuts, Robert Mansfield put in a fine performance in midfield before having to retire through injury. Billy Reed also done a good job in the heart of the Sidbury midfield.

Heavitree's early season fitness probably proved to be the deciding factor in the end, but heads should not drop from this first performance. Three quick goals in the space of four minutes for Heavitree seemed to have put the game beyond United, but back they came again with a well taken goal from Connor Long, and created even more chances that they were unable to convert.

Sidbury showed us the football they are well capable off but only in limited bursts. The commitment was there, and although mistakes were made, they need not be dwelt on as I'm sure with a few more games under their belts, things will slot into place, and overall performances I'm sure will improve.

Heads should not drop from this first result of the season, as I am very confident in this teams abilities, so lets get behind Steve and the boys and give them our full support.