2001 season match reports

13th April 2002
UNBEATEN SPARTAN ARE STYLISH CHAMPIONS
A great support saw Spartan Colts take the league title in style on Saturday by beating title chasing Purbrook 4-1 to end the season unbeaten Champions. Spartan Colts knew the title would be theirs by beating Purbrook and started the game nervously. As the game progressed Spartan's confidence grew and they started to dominate and show the attractive football that they have played all year. Following a great passing move a resulting corner produced
a quality goal worthy of the cup final atmosphere. Jo 'Tez' Terry timed his run to the back post perfectly to meet Liam McCormick's corner to power the ball home to break the deadlock. McCormick was then brought down in the box by the Purbrook keeper and Michael 'Jenks' Jenkins coolly scored from the
spot to make it 2-0 at half time. The second half was no disappointment as Spartan's organised midfield and defence refused to let Purbrook settle in to their game, tackling and pressuring them at all times. Spartan made the game safe when McCormick scored direct from a corner to make it 3 - 0 and then raced on to a long through ball to slot the ball under the approaching keeper to make it 4 - 0. With seconds remaining on the clock Purbrook grabbed a late consolation goal to make it 4 - 1.

Final Score: Spartan Colts 4 - Purbrook 1
Kevin Allen (Manager Spartan Colts U12's)

9th March 2002
Spartan Colts took on AFC Dynamo in their penultimate game of the season having not lost a league game all year. It was obvious from the very first minute that Spartan had no intentions of losing this record today. With 5 minutes gone Liam McCormick was brought down in the area and Michael 'Jenks' Jenkins stepped up for a cool finish from the spot. The windy conditions were making life difficult for Spartan to play their usual smooth flowing football but Connor Mills made life a little easier when he followed up on a long range shot to make it 2 - 0 to Spartans at the break. With the wind now in their favour Spartan camped in the Dynamo half for long periods and Tom Price in the Spartan goal had to be content with pass backs from a from his once again sound defence for his participation in the game. Jo 'Tez' Terry capped of a 'Man of the Match' performance with a superbly headed third for Spartan and Jenks grabbed his second with a sweet strike from 25 yards to make the final score Spartan Colts 4 AFC Dynamo 0.
Final Score: Spartan Colts 4 - AFC Dynamo 0

2nd March 2002
Spartan Colts continued with their good form with a 1 -3 win at Crofton Saints. Within minutes of the start Liam McCormick put Spartan ahead neatly finishing his first attempt on goal. Late in the half, Michael Jenkins
brilliantly finished from the edge of the box to make it 0 - 2 at half time. As in the first half Spartan started quicker and added to their lead with a great move and cool finish by Connor Mills. Throughout the game Spartan were
on top with solid performances in midfield and defence and outstanding performance from man of the Match James Webb. Crofton Saints scored mid way through the half to make the final score 1 - 3.
Final Score: Crofton Saints 1 - Spartan Colts 3
23rd February 2002
Spartan Colts and Lee Rangers battled with each other and the elements in a very scrappy game dominated by strong winds. Lee Rangers battled for all their worth with the keeper making numerous save to deny Spartan and ensure that they were level 0-0 at the break. With the wind in their favour them in the second half Spartan camped in the Lee half but were still denied by the efforts of the Rangers keeper. With three-quarters of the game gone, Spartan broke then deadlock with a strike from Michael Jenkins. With Spartan now relaxed and playing some nice football goals followed from Liam McCormick and Connor Mills.
Final Score: Spartan Colts 3 - Lee Rangers 0
16th February 2002
After a long break due to bad weather Spartan Colts ran out 11 - 1 victors in their first game in 5 weeks when the played Stubbington. With only 15 minutes gone Spartan had resumed their entertaining football and raced to a 4 - 0 lead with goals from Connor Mills, Matt Lloyd and 2 from Liam McCormick before he had to retire from the game injured. Spartan totally dominated the half with Tom Price in goal only touching the ball following a back pass from Man of the Match Scott Allen. By half time Spartan had added another 3 before with a goals from Michael Austin (1) and Michael Jenkins (2). Although Stubbington had a better second half, Spartan continued to apply constant pressure with Mills and Jenkins completing their hat-tricks and Leigh Branson making it 11. Stubbington battled to grab a consolation goal late on to make the final score 1 - 11.
Final score: Stubbington 1 Spartan Colts 11
12th January 2002
SPARTAN TOP LEAGUE IN STYLE
Spartan Colts celebrated returning to the top of the league with a superb display to show just why they are there. Spartan started as they had left off last week with early goals from Liam McCormick and Connor Mills. Tom Price in the Spartan goal could only watch as his opposite number for Lee Rangers was pounded with shots from a strong Spartan team. By half time it was 4 – 0 following an Own Goal and a second from McCormick. Straight from the re-start McCormick grabbed his hat trick closely followed by the hard working Man of the Match Connor Mills. Michael Austin and Michael Jenkins rounded off Spartans tally with Lee Rangers grabbing a consolation goal late on.
Final score: Lee Rangers 1 Spartan Colts 9
15th December 2001
Fareham Sacred Hearts and Spartan Colts played a thrilling 3 –3 game in bitter cold conditions. With both teams finding the hard surface difficult to adjust to, Spartan Colts took the lead mid-way into the half through Liam McCormick. However it was not long before the conditions caused a slip in the Spartan defence to allow Fareham to equalise. Spartan Man of the Match Scott Allen then cleared off the line before McCormick regained the lead for the visitors. Fareham started quicker in the second half and equalised early on and again had had a chance cleared off the line by Matt Wright. Spartan efforts were constantly thwarted by some excellent saves from the Fareham keeper and with 3 minutes remaining of normal time Fareham grabbed what looked to be the deciding goal. Spartan never gave up and late into injury time McCormick slotted his and Spartans third passed the despairing keeper to make the final score Fareham 3 Spartan 3.
Final score: Fareham Sacred Hearts 3 Spartan Colts 3
8th December 2001
Spartan Colts and Copnor Colts thrilled the spectators with an entertaining game well in excess of what is expected of this age group. Copnor took an early lead when Spartan failed to clear their lines but this kicked Spartan in to life. Within 10 minutes Spartan had equalised through Liam McCormick and went close with several other attempts before half time. It was far from one way traffic with Copnor also seeing good chances missed. The second half was more one sided with Spartan Colts man of the match Michael Jenkins having two goals unbelievably disallowed. With time running out Spartan oiled on the pressure but Copnor held tight to take a point home with them.
Final score Spartan Colts 1 Copnor Colts 1
23rd November 2001
SPARTAN’S BACK ON WINNING TRAIL
After the shock of dropping their first points of the season last week, Spartan Colts hit the victory trail again with a 5-2 win at City Royals. Spartan failed to add to their early lead and City Royals took a 2-1 lead against the run of play but just on the stroke of half time Spartan scored again to go in at half time 2–2. After the break Man of the Match Liam McCormick took his tally for the game to 4 and Connor Mills rounded off the scoring with a superbly struck shot after an excellent passing team move.
Final score City Royal 2 Spartan Colts 5
10th November 2001
SPARTAN’S MAGNIFICANT SEVEN
After last weeks shock Cup defeat by Crofton Saints, Spartan Colts took their chance of revenge in the league in style. Spartan took an early lead from a long-range effort by Joe Terry before Matt Lambourne hit straight back for Crofton. Spartan were playing excellent passing football and by half time goals from ‘Man of the Match’ Michael Jenkins and Lewis Webb gave them a 3-1 lead. From the re-start Lambourne scored again for Crofton before Spartan took control and built a valid 8-2 lead with goals from Matt Wright, Connor Mills, James Webb, Liam McCormick and Terry scoring his second. Lloyd O’Neill scored twice late on to make the final score 8-4 to Spartan Colts
20th October 2001
Headline - Spartan make it 6 wins out of 6 to go Top
Spartan Colts wining season goes on after a thrilling away win at Purbrook. With only 15 minutes gone Spartan were 2-0 ahead with Liam McCormick netting twice. Soon after Purbrook scored from a bitterly disputed penalty. This gave the home side belief and before long Spartan found themselves trailing 3-2. With half time approaching a mix up in the Purbrook defence gave Man of the Match McCormick the chance to complete a first half hat-trick which he dually took to make it all square at half time. The second half was much tighter with both defences taking control but with 10 minutes remaining Leigh Branson coolly finished from close range to make the final score 3 – 4 to Spartan Colts.
13th October 2001
Spartan Colts extended their winning start to the season with a victory against Stubbington at the Civil Service Ground. Although most of the first period was played in Stubbington’s half a battling performance and good goal keeping kept the score down to 4 – 0 at half time with Spartan scoring through Michael Austin, Liam McCormick (2) and James Webb. In the second half Spartan dominated and goals from Michael Jenkins (4), Connor Mills (2) and Matt Lloyd gave Spartan an impressive 11 – 0 win. Man of the Match was Scott Allen.
6th October 2001
Spartan Colts collected their 4 straight win of the season by beating City Royals on Saturday with both teams playing their part in entertaining the supporters with some very precise attractive football. Man of the Match Liam McCormick collected two goals and Lewis Webb and Michael Jenkins making it 4 – 0 at half time. After the break Spartan extended their lead with goals from Connor Mills and Matt Wright to make the final score Spartan 6 City Royals 0.