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JC MSFL SEASON 2011/12 ROLL OF HONOUR:
Peter Morrison Trophy: Winners – Hendon Utd Sports Club A, Runners-up: Oakwood
JC Cyril Anekstein Cup: Winners - Hendon Utd Sports Club A, Runners-up: Brady Maccabi A
JC Barry Goldstein Trophy: Winners - UJIA, Runners-up: NW Neasden C
JC MSFL Premier Division: Champions: Hendon Utd Sports Club A, Runners-up: London Maccabi Lions A
Division One: Champions: Oakwood, Runners-up - Brixton Old Boys A
Division Two: Champions: Hendon Utd Sports Club B, Runners-up - Camden Park
Division Three: Champions: Glenthorne Utd B, Runners-up - Shirley Park
Division Four: Champions: Brady Maccabi B, Runners-up - Athletic Bilbaum

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JC MSFL GOLDEN BOOT WINNER
30 goals - Craig Sandford (Glenthorne United B)

Danny Caro's JC MSFL Division One review

Danny Caro — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:53:44 +0100

For many, Oakwood were the surprise package in Division One. But an impressive run over the second half of the season saw them win the race.

1. OAKWOOD
Record: Pl. 16, W. 13, D. 0, L. 3, F. 50, A. 23, Pts. 39
Best result: 3-1 vs Brixton
Biggest win: 6-0 vs Chigwell
Worst result: 5-2 vs Norstar
Clean sheets: 4
Games failed to score in: 0
Best signing: Brad Wine
Star men: Jonny Beilin, Adam Levine
Top-scorer: Jason Lindsay 9
DC Rating: Oakwood were the model of consistency in season 2011/12 and ultimately, this is what won them the title. Having flirted with promotion over the past couple of seasons, they got over the line in style, boasting the division’s meanest defence, as well as scoring in every game. They did not lose a league game after November 27. The Oaks also gave an excellent account of themselves in the cup final, taking Hendon the distance and I expect them to hit the ground running in the top-flight next season. 9/10

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2. BRIXTON OLD BOYS A
Record: Pl. 16, W. 10, D. 1, L. 5, F. 60, A. 27, Pts. 31
Best result: 3-1 vs Brixton
Biggest win: 9-1 vs Harmen
Worst result: 4-3 vs Woodford
Clean sheets: 5
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: George Fierstone
Star man: Jake Doffman, Ben Weinburg, James Kaye, Jamie Kent, Rob Hershkorn
Top-scorer: Jamie Kent 24 (includes goals scored for Brixton B)
DC Rating: One of the teams of the season. John Nitka’s men provided five-star entertainment on a regular basis, in what was a real team effort. Like Big Sam, he promised promotion and his troops delivered in style. They had leaders all across the pitch and did well to finish second in a gruelling campaign that featured four competitions. The Hershkorn brothers, along with the free-scoring Jamie Kent and so many others impressed week in, week out. Like Oakwood, they will be a credit to the Premier Division next season. 8/10

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3. NORSTAR A
Record: Pl. 16, W. 10, D. 1, L. 5, F. 38, A. 33, Pts. 31
Best result: 5-2 vs Oakwood
Biggest win: 5-2 vs Oakwood
Worst result: 2-1 vs Harmen
Clean sheets: 2
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: Josh Pistol
Star man: Josh Pistol, Jonny Kay, Jeremy Elster
Top-scorer: Josh Green 15
DC Rating: It was a case of close but no cigar for the Stars who were left dreaming of what might’ve been after missing out on automatic promotion on goal difference. They were the only team to complete a league double over the Oakwood which tells you what they were capable of. As has always been the case, they played the game the right way, with a smile on their face and made many friends along the way. 7/10

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4. CHIGWELL ATHLETIC
Record: Pl. 16, W. 8, D. 4, L. 4, F. 40, A. 33, Pts. 28
Best result: 5-4 vs Brixton
Biggest win: 5-0 vs Harmen
Worst result: 6-0 vs Oakwood
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 2
Best signing: Lee Hyams
Star man: Craig Pearl
Top-scorer: Glenn Michaels 12
DC Rating: Season 2011/12 promised so much for Chigwell Athletic. But in the end a fourth-place finish must be looked upon as a major disappointment. Chairman/manager Richard Slater recruited well last summer, with Lee Hyams and Alex Norman adding quality, experience and brawn, but a poor end to the season left them as also-rans. No doubt, Slater will bring in some new talent over the summer with Faithfold captain Alex Levack once again top of his hit-list. Failure isn’t an option next year. 7/10

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5. REDBRIDGE JEWISH CARE B
Record: Pl. 16, W. 8, D. 2, L. 6, F. 38, A. 25, Pts. 26
Best result: 4-2 vs Brixton
Biggest win: 10-1 vs Neasden
Worst result: 6-1 vs Brixton
Clean sheets: 4
Games failed to score in: 3
Best signing: Ollie Brooks
Star men: Ollie Brooks, Harrison Grant, Dan Orgel
Top-scorer: Daniel Orgel 18
DC Rating: It was quite some season for Stirling Kay’s RJC. They set off like a train but injuries to key players left them with too much to do. Had Dan Orgel and Mark Zealander played every day, the season could’ve have a happy ending. Redbridge unearthed some excellent young talent and look to have a very bright future. 7/10

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6. NORTH WEST NEASDEN B
Record: Pl. 16, W. 5, D. 1, L. 10, F. 31, A. 50, Pts. 16
Best result: 5-2 vs Norstar
Biggest win: 5-2 vs Norstar
Worst result: 10-1 vs Redbridge
Clean sheets: 0
Games failed to score in: 5
Best signings: Ricky Engleman, Rick Harris, Jonny Blain
Star men: Ricky Engleman, Jonny Blain
Top-scorer: Jonny Blain
DC Rating: It was a funny old season for Neasden B. A 5-2 win over Norstar was arguably the highlight of a frustrating season for manager Daniel Hodes who made some bold acquisitions in the transfer market, most notably Ricky Engleman, who lit up the division. Once striker Jonny Blain was back in the fold - after leaving Raiders – the found goals easier to come by. The experience of Rick Harris ensured they were never in real relegation danger. 4/10

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7. TEMPLE FORTUNE A
Record: Pl. 18, W. 3, D. 5, L. 8, F. 23, A. 40, Pts. 14
Best result: 2-0 vs Redbridge
Biggest win: 5-3 vs Woodford
Worst result: 7-0 vs Brixton
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 4
Best signing: Paul Rubenstein
Star men: Benji Mannheim, Matt Gilbery, Brett Stead, Josh Marks
Top-scorer: Michael Goldberg
DC Rating: Consolidation was the name of the game for Fortune and under Lee Fegan and Jack Morris, they achieved their goal, although they suffered from ‘squeaky bum syndrome’ at one point, mainly due to a lack of goals. They were the lowest scorers in the division. There was relief all-round when they beat Woodford in their penultimate game. With a season of Division One football under their belts, there’s no reason why they can’t push on next term, especially if striker Ben Isaacs returns from the treatment table. 4/10

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8. WOODFORD WANDERERS
Record: Pl. 16, W. 4, D. 1, L. 11, F. 29, A. 43, Pts. 13
Best result: 3-1 vs Oakwood
Biggest win: 4-3 vs Brixton
Worst result: 1-0 vs Harmen
Clean sheets: 0
Games failed to score in: 4
Best signing: Ben Rosenthal
Star man: Mitch Hahn
Top-scorer: Jerome Marks
DC Rating: Great going forward, not so good at the back. That was the story of Woodford’s season. Once ‘corner flag-gate’ was behind them, they gave as good as they got, beating champions Oakwood and runners-up Brixton along the way. They failed to score in the first three matches and didn’t keep a clean sheet all season. Manager Aviram has plenty to think about over the summer … 3/10

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Bottom: SOUTHGATE HARMEN B
Record: Pl. 16, W. 2, D. 3, L. 11, F. 26, A. 61, Pts. 9
Best result: 2-1 vs Norstar
Biggest win: 2-1 vs Norstar
Worst result: 9-1 vs Brixton
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: N/A
Star man: Paul Stein
Top-scorer: Ben Rosenblatt 8
DC Rating: What next for Harmen? That is the million dollar question after both their A and B teams finished bottom of their respective divisions. They had the worst defensive record in the division although managed to score in all but one game. 2/10

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JC MSFL GOLDEN BOOT WINNER
30 goals - Craig Sandford (Glenthorne United B)

Danny Caro's JC MSFL Division Two review

Danny Caro — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:52:01 +0100

There was late drama in Division Two as the Hornets of Hendon upstaged long-time leaders Camden Park. Danny Caro gives a blow-by-blow accounts.

1. HENDON UNITED SPORTS CLUB B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 13, D. 1, L. 4, F. 62, A. 32, Pts. 40
Best result: 3-1 vs Camden
Biggest win: 7-2 vs Faithfold C
Worst result: 4-0 vs Lions B
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: Ari Nevies
Star men: Tali Nevies, Ari Nevies, RA Noe
Top-scorer: RA Noe 17
DC Rating: At the start of the season, Motty Korman, Hendon’s joint-manager told me that the aim was to “push for promotion”. I took that comment with a pinch of salt, but full credit to the Reds for talking the talk and walking the walk. A crucial victory over Camden Park in the run-in proved decisive as they won the title on goal difference. It was a real team effort, with the Noe brothers forming a rock-solid spine, and with momentum behind them, I expect them to feature strongly in the mix again next season. 9/10

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2. CAMDEN PARK
Record: Pl. 18, W. 12, D. 4, L. 2, F. 52, A. 31, Pts. 40
Best result: 3-2 vs Hendon
Biggest win: 6-1 vs Redbridge B
Worst result: 4-2 vs Lions B
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: Mike Khalastchi
Star men: Mike Khalastchi, Jake Saunders, Richard Silver
Top-scorer: Dan Baneth
DC Rating: With an emphasis on youth, Camden were desperately unlucky not to be crowned champions, having lost fewer games than Hendon B. In the end it wasn’t to be for a team that impressed on a regular basis. They made an excellent start, going 12 games unbeaten, and were the model of consistency from start to finish. With Khalastchi, Jake Saunders and wonder kid Richard Silver catching the eye on a regular basis, the return of Luke Brookner in the latter stages gave them another dimension and assuming they keep him, he will be a big player for them against next season. 9/10

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3. LONDON MACCABI LIONS B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 11, D. 1, L. 6, F. 52, A. 31, Pts. 34
Best result: 4-0 vs Hendon
Biggest win: 4-0 vs Hendon
Worst result: 5-1 vs Glenthorne A
Clean sheets: 4
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: Joel Ruben
Star men: James Gold, Joel Ruben, Max Kyte
Top-scorer: James Gold 21
DC Rating: It would be fair to say that if the Lions had 11 James Gold’s they would’ve won the title. Nicknamed ‘Jimmy Goals’ after a brilliant campaign, Jamie Kyte’s men clicked into gear in the second half of the season and never looked back. A 4-0 win over champions Hendon B was the perfect way to finish an excellent season. And with Raiders A folding, there’s a chance they could go up. Watch this space … 7/10

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4. GLENTHORNE UNITED A
Record: Pl. 18, W. 9, D. 3, L. 6, F. 45, A. 30, Pts. 30
Best result: 7-1 vs Faithfold C
Biggest win: 5-1 vs Lions B
Worst result: 5-1 vs Glenthorne A
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 3
Best signing: Craig Berg
Star men: Gary Tiller, Joe Grant, John Lessem
Top-scorer: Dan Lipman 9
DC Rating: The Thornes will come away from season 2011/12 with many regrets. What if? That will be the biggest question facing the board of directors. What if they’d have had a regular source of goals in the absence of talisman Dan Lipman. There was no disgrace finishing behind Hendon B, Camden and Lions B but the bottom line is they should and so easily could’ve done better. 7/10

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5. FAITHFOLD B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 9, D. 3, L. 6, F. 41, A. 27, Pts. 30
Best result: 2-1 vs Hendon
Biggest win: 6-1 vs L’Equipe
Worst result: 3-3 vs L’Equipe
Clean sheets: 4
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: N/A
Star men: David Grabiner, Leor Harel, Dan Edjelman, Daniel Stock
Top-scorer: Adam Grossman/Dan Hildebrand
DC Rating: It was a decent season for the Superhoops but deep down, manager Rob Shooman will know it could have been better. At the start of the season, assistant-manager Ben Lewis told me that they were gunning for the title, but try as they might, they didn’t have enough over the course of the season. But there were several plus points, including the emergence of Dan Stock as well as the reliable David Grabiner in goal. Leor Harel and Dan Edjelman also came in for praise, although things may have been different had the free-scoring Dan Hildebrand stayed. 7/10

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6. REDBRIDGE JEWISH CARE C
Record: Pl. 18 W. 8, D. 2, L. 8, F. 40, A. 44, Pts. 26
Best result: 2-1 vs Glenthorne
Biggest win: 6-2 vs Faithfold C
Worst result: 2-1 vs L’Equipe
Clean sheets: 0
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: Hadley Silver
Star man: Doron Weinstein
Top-scorer: Doron Weinstein 21
DC Rating: What Robin Van Persie was to Arsenal, Doron Weinstein was to Redbridge C. Everything he hit turned to goals. The team went on an excellent run between late September and mid-November. However, they struggled for consistency and suffered with injuries to key players over the second half of the season. In the end, they were left dreaming of what might’ve been. 5/10

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7. FC TEAM B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 5, D. 3, L. 10, F. 39, A. 55, Pts. 18
Best result: 2-2 vs Hendon
Biggest win: 6-1 vs L’Equipe
Worst result: 7-1 vs Lions
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 2
Best signing: Adam Goldsmith
Star man: Freddie Marks
Top-scorer: Freddie Marks 8
DC Rating: Ben Simon’s troops made an encouraging start and finish, it’s just the bit on the middle they need to work on! Much like Liverpool, they excelled against the top teams but failed to hit the heights against the others. Entertainment was the name of the game and I expect them to bridge the gap a bit more next season. 4/10

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8. NORSTAR B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 4, D. 3, L. 11, F. 41, A. 58 Pts. 15
Best result: 6-1 vs FC Team B
Biggest win: 6-1 vs FC Team B
Worst result: 5-0 vs Faithfold B
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 2
Best signing: Jono Gaon
Star men: Jono Gaon, Rafi Addlestone, Ian Weinstein
Top-scorer: Jono Gaon 7
DC Rating: The goals against column doesn’t look pretty for Norstar, despite the best effort of keeper Ian Weinstein. A strong end to the season kept them alive and they did well to avoid relegation after a slow start. The emergence of Jono Gaon and development of Rafi Addlestone leads to believe they can look forward to next season with confidence. 4/10

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9. FAITHFOLD C
Record: Pl. 18, W. 3, D. 4, L. 11, F. 31, A. 61, Pts. 13
Best result: 3-2 vs Hendon
Biggest win: 3-2 vs Hendon
Worst result: 7-1 vs Glenthorne
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: David Sherman
Star men: Ben Simons, David Sherman
Top-scorer: Ben Simons 15
DC Rating: It was a tough old season for David Garson and his merry men. On paper they had the players to avoid relegation but despite the best efforts of old war horse Ben Simons, they failed to score enough goals to keep their heads above water. The good news for Faithfold fans is that Garson is determined to get the team back into Division Two at the first time of asking. The gaffer also played his part with some excellent displays in goal. 3/10

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Bottom: L’EQUIPE
Record: Pl. 18, W. 2, D. 4, L. 12, F. 30, A. 70, Pts. 10
Best result: 2-1 vs Redbridge
Biggest win: 4-2 vs Faithfold C
Worst result: 7-1 vs Hendon
Clean sheets: 0
Games failed to score in: 3
Best signing:
Star man: Andy Burke
Top-scorer: Andy Burke
DC Rating: Least goals scored, most conceded. The table doesn’t lie. Promotion was the target. Relegation was unavoidable in the end. They missed the goals of Jason Miller and the quality of Paul Rubenstein and struggled to replace them like for like. But credit to David Prager and his troops for battling until the very end. 3/10

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JC MSFL GOLDEN BOOT WINNER
30 goals - Craig Sandford (Glenthorne United B)

Danny Caro's JC MSFL Division Three review

Danny Caro — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:50:25 +0100

Glenthorne United B were the only team in the JC MSFL to finish with a 100 per cent record this season. Danny Caro reveals how they did it.

1. GLENTHORNE UNITED B
Record: Pl. 16, W. 16, D. 0, L. 0, F. 60, A. 10, Pts. 48
Best result: 4-3 vs Shirley Park
Biggest win: 10-1 vs Hendon
Clean sheets: 8
Games failed to score in: 1
Best signing: Fabio Revieccio
Star men: Jordan Davidson, Adam Shafron, Dan Lassman, Craig Sandford
Top-scorer: Craig Sandford 30
DC Rating: A 100 per cent record. It just doesn’t get better than that. Clean sheets in half their games, they oozed quality from front to back and I expect them to take Division Two by storm next season. If I could give 11/10 I would! Les Invincibles.10/10

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2. SHIRLEY PARK
Record: Pl. 16, W. 12, D. 0, L. 4, F. 84, A. 22, Pts. 36
Best result: 3-0 vs Neasden
Biggest win: 18-0 vs JLGB
Worst result: 3-1 vs UJIA
Clean sheets: 4
Games failed to score in: 0
Best signing: Nicky Plotnek
Star men: Nicky Plotnek, Stefan Benfredj
Top-scorer: Saul Conway 28
DC Rating: Shirley Park had an excellent season to finish runners-up and it’s hard to believe they finished 12 points behind the champions. They will be proud of the fact they finished the season as top-scorers, with Conway and Benfredj filling their boots, while Nicky Plotnek wooed the crowds on a regular basis. They also managed to hit double figures in two matches. I expect them to feature in the Division Two promotion mix next season, but keep Plotnek is key to their plans. 8/10

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3. NORTH WEST NEASDEN C
Record: Pl. 16, W. 9, D. 2, L. 5, F. 49, A. 24, Pts. 29
Best result: 2-1 vs Shirley Park
Biggest win: 12-0 vs JLGB
Worst result: 2-1 vs JLGB
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 5
Best signing: Adam Levene
Star man: Adam Levene
Top-scorer: Louis Taylor 15
DC Rating: Neasden did well to take third place and there was also the added bonus of reaching the JC Barry Goldstein Trophy final, where they lost on penalties. The highlight in the league was beating runners-up Shirley, while the low point was being the only team to succumb to JLGB. The addition of Adam Levine took the team to a new level, while the goals of player-boss Louis Taylor played a big part. Elliot Setyon also chipped in with some crucial goals in what was a solid campaign. 7/10

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4. UJIA
Record: Pl. 16, W. 10, D. 1, L. 5, F. 49, A. 40, Pts. 31
Best result: 3-1 vs Shirley Park
Biggest win: 8-2 vs Blizzard Storm
Worst result: 4-1 vs Neasden
Clean sheets: 2
Games failed to score in: 0
Best signing: Nick Russell
Star men: Assi Avital, Gavin Sherman, Tony Plaskow
Top-scorer: Assi Avital 20
DC Rating: Started the season with a pair of defeats against Neasden, but finished it on the front foot. But their excellent run to Wingate, for a second consecutive season, finished with a well-deserved pot of gold. Manager Darren Rolfe was rewarded for putting together a strong and experienced squad that took no prisoners. They played football and mixed it when needed, with winners all across the park, with Avital and Sherman excelling at both ends of the pitch, along with the evergreen Plaskow playing his part in the middle of the pitch. 8/10

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5. LOS BLANCOS
Record: Pl. 16, W. 6, D. 3, L. 7, F. 38, A. 40, Pts. 21
Best result: 4-3 vs Blizzard
Biggest win: 6-2 vs Catford
Worst result: 5-1 vs UJIA
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 2
Best signing: Joel Kutner
Star men: Julian Gertner, Josh Cohen, Adam Hersh
Top-scorer: Joel Kutner 15
DC Rating: Los Blancos did OK in their first season in Division Three but deep down I’m sure there will be an under-lying feeling that they could’ve done better. Having lost star man Danny Kon to Hendon, new signing Joel Kutner had an excellent first season but he lacked support in front of goal. Keeper Josh Cohen impressed once more and if they can bolster in defence and midfield, I can see them doing even better next season. 5/10

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6. BLIZZARD STORM
Record: Pl. 16, W. 6, D. 2, L. 8, F. 29, A. 36, Pts. 20
Best result: 2-1 vs Los Blancos
Biggest win: 2-0 vs Neasden
Worst result: 8-2 vs UJIA
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 2
Best signing: Stefan Simons
Star men: Joe Stolerman, Dean Shaw, Adam Speck
Top-scorer: Joe Stolerman
DC Rating: Manager Simon Linden will be haunted by the cup semi-final in what was otherwise a frustrating season. It took them seven attempts to win a game If they can keep the squad together I can see them pushing for promotion next year. 5/10

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7. CATFORD & BROMLEY MACCABI
Record: Pl. 16, W. 4, D. 1, L. 11, F. 34, A. 61, Pts. 13
Best result: 3-2 vs Blizzard
Biggest win: 7-1 vs Hendon
Worst result: 8-0 vs Glenthorne
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 3
Best signing: Jamie Sinai
Star men: Jamie Sinai, Guy Ben Aroya
Top-scorer: Jamie Sinai
DC Rating: It was another testing campaign for the Cats but the rebuilding project continues with a three-pronged management team keeping the team above the danger zone. Enjoyment is the name of the game and I’m predicting an even better return in 2012/13. 4/10

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8. HENDON UNITED SPORTS CLUB C
Record: Pl. 16, W. 3, D. 1, L. 12, F. 18, A. 62, Pts. 10
Best result: 1-0 vs Catford
Biggest win: 4-3 vs JLGB
Worst result: 10-1 vs Glenthorne
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 6
Best signing: That was the problem
Star man: Mikey Mendelsohn
Best player played against: Nicky Plotnek (Shirley Park)
Top-scorer: N/A
DC Rating: The C’s were unable to replicate the efforts of the club’s respective A and B teams in a forgettable campaign. Eighteen goals in 16 games tells me they struggled to fill the void left by Adam Hersh and if they are to improve next season the hard work starts now. 3/10

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9. TEAM JLGB
Record: Pl. 16, W. 1, D. 0, L. 15, F.15 , A. 91, Pts. 3
Best result: 2-1 vs Neasden
Biggest win: 2-1 vs Neasden
Worst result: 18-0 vs Shirley Park
Clean sheets: 0
Games failed to score in: 7
Best signing: David Mitchell
Star man: Nick Levene
Top-scorer: N/A
DC Rating: Lest we forget JLGB’s season started with an 18-0 mauling at the hands of Shirley so credit to Rob Silverman and the boys for completing the season, as many other could have shut the blinds and said goodnight several months ago. It was 10/10 for effort and they can come away from a demanding, and at times demoralising campaign, with heads held high. 3/10

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JC MSFL GOLDEN BOOT WINNER
30 goals - Craig Sandford (Glenthorne United B)

Danny Caro's JC MSFL Division Four review

Danny Caro — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:48:10 +0100

Brady Maccabi B were one of several new teams in the bottom tier of the JC MSFL. Danny Caro gives his assessment of the champions, along with the best of the rest.

1. BRADY MACCABI B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 15, D. 1, L. 2, F. 77, A. 27, Pts. 46
Best result: 3-1 win vs Bilbaum
Biggest win: 11-0 vs Brixton B
Worst result: 3-1 loss vs Bilbaum
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 0
Best signing: Daniel Harrod, Dan Hildebrand
Star men: James Joseph, Reiss Mogilner
Top-scorer: Daniel Hildebrand 25 (includes 7 for Faithfold)

DC Rating: The most goals scored and the highest number of wins, you will do well to find a manager in Division Four who doesn’t agree that Brady were worthy winners of the title. Josh Dagul’s men were like a breath of fresh air, with captain James Joseph leading by example week after week. Flying winger Reiss Mogilner was another star of the show in what was a real team effort. The mid-season signings of Dan Harrod and Dan Hildebrand ensured they got the job done. As and when cool and experienced heads were needed, they came in the shape of Jerome Colmans and Jonny Meltzer. And already, many people are tipping them next season. 10/10

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2. ATHLETIC BILBAUM
Record: Pl. 18, W. 13, D. 3, L. 2, F. 61, A. 25, Pts. 42
Best result: 3-1 vs Brady
Biggest win: 9-2 vs Boca
Worst result: 4-2 vs Raiders C
Clean sheets: 5
Games failed to score in: 0
Best signing: Jake Gilbert
Star men: Simon ‘the Monk’ Roth, Adam Landes, Ed Green
Top-scorer: Ed Green 18
DC Rating: One of the most improved teams this season, the Baums did exceedingly well to stay in the top two virtually all season and pip SPEC FC to second place. Managed by Mark Pasha and Ed Green, they found a level of consistency that had their fans on the edge of their seats week in, week out. Green and Jake Gilbert popped up with vital goals on a regular basis. They finished 15 points better off than last season and made themselves hard to beat, losing 13 games less than the previous campaign. Hats off to all involved on a memorable campaign, where they scored 9, 8 and 7. 9/10

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3. SPEC FC
Record: Pl. 18, W. 12, D. 3, L. 3, F. 44, A. 18, Pts. 39
Best result: 2-1 vs Brady
Biggest win: 5-0 vs Jewventus
Worst result: 1-1 vs Athletico
Clean sheets: 6
Games failed to score in: 3
Best signing: Ashley Burns
Star men: Ashley Burns, Doug Berlin, Nick Wallis
Top-scorer: Ashley Burns 12
DC Rating: Injury problems hampered the best-laid plans of manager Laurence Conway whose team were a breath of fresh air to the MSFL, their match reports in particular. They used a ridiculous number of keepers but remained in pursuit of a top two finish until the very end. Ashley Burns, Doug Berlin and Nick Wallis were the standout performers in an excellent first season back in the MSFL. 8/10

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4. NORTH LONDON RAIDERS C
Record: Pl. 18, W. 10, D. 4, L. 4, F. 53, A. 25, Pts. 34
Best result: 4-2 vs Bilbaum
Biggest win: 7-1 vs Boca
Worst result: 3-0 vs Athletico
Clean sheets: 5
Games failed to score in: 2
Best signing: Michael Israel
Star men: Matt Keston, Marc Fineman, Ben Hart
Top-scorer: Ben Hart 16
DC Rating: Oli Shorts’ Raiders made an incredible start - winning their first eight games – but they were unable to sustain their momentum and eventually had to finish for a credible fourth place finish in a strong division. Up top, Ben Hart and Toby Katz terrorised defences while Michael Israel added quality in midfield. The team can be proud of an excellent season that arguably didn’t get the prize their form merited. 7/10

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5. FC TEAM C
Record: Pl. 18, W. 9, D. 2, L. 7, F. 48, A. 32, Pts. 29
Best result: 2-1 vs Fortune
Biggest win: 10-1 vs Boca
Worst result: 2-1 vs Jewventus
Clean sheets: 2
Games failed to score in: 3
Best signing: Ron Sanford
Star men: David Cohen, Dan Rothman, Jamie Breslaw
Top-scorer: David Cohen 11
DC Rating: Hit 19 goals in two games against Boca and proved a real handful in what was a solid first season. Player-manager Michael Myers brought in two top talents in Raiders old boys Rob Sanford and Matt Sheldon, while David Cohen found his feet, reaching double figures in the goal charts. If they don’t go up this summer, I expect them to challenge strongly next year. 6/10

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6. TEMPLE FORTUNE B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 7, D. 2, L. 9, F. 46, A. 43, Pts. 23
Best result: 3-0 vs FC Team
Biggest win: 11-2 vs Brixton
Worst result: 6-2 vs Athletico
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 2
Best signing: Joey Glynne
Star man: Terry Jeffries
Top-scorer: Terry Jeffries 19
DC Rating: Jeffries and Glynne tore up defences on a number of occasions and at one point it looked as though they had the qualities for a top two finish. Failed to win any of their last six games which resulted in an ultimately disappointing mid-table finish. 5/10

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7. JEWVENTUS
Record: Pl. 18, W. 6, D. 2, L. 10, F. 37, A. 48, Pts. 20
Best result: 2-1 vs FC Team
Biggest win: 6-1 vs Brixton
Worst result: 5-1 vs FC Team
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 4
Best signings: Ami Wynbourne, Mike Gill
Star man: Nigel Someck
Top-scorer: Nigel Someck
DC Rating: Player-manager Gabriel John was one of the busiest in the transfer market but his team failed to meet his ambitions on the pitch. They punched well below their weight and that is something the gaffer must address over the summer months. 4/10

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8. ATHLETICO FINCHLEY
Record: Pl. 18, W. 5, D. 1, L. 12, F. 40, A. 52, Pts. 16
Best result: 3-0 vs Raiders
Biggest win: 6-2 vs Temple Fortune
Worst result: 8-5 vs Brixton
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 2
Best signing: Ben Mandell
Star man: Ben Mandell
Top-scorer: Ben Mandell
DC Rating: There was a dramatic improvement at Athletico during the second half of the season which leaves spectators and pundits alike with plenty of food for thought. Athletico fans had value for money with the silky skills of Ben Mandell keeping them on the edge of their seats. It’s onwards and upwards from here. 4/10

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9. BRIXTON OLD BOYS B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 3, D. 1, L. 14, F. 31, A. 86, Pts. 10
Best result: 4-3 vs Jewventus
Biggest win: 8-5 vs Athletico
Worst result: 11-2 vs Fortune
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 6
Best signing: Danny Sherman
Star man: Danny Sherman
Top-scorer: Danny Sherman
DC Rating: Much was expected of Brixton B but ultimately, they failed to deliver. A change of manager failed to have the desired affect and given the success of their illustrious first team, it will be interesting to see what happens next season. 3/10

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10. BOCA JEWNIORS
Record: Pl. 18, W. 0, D. 1, L. 17, F. 21, A. 102, Pts. 1
Best result: 2-2 vs Brixton
Worst result: 10-1 vs FC Team
Clean sheets: 0
Games failed to score in: 4
Best signing: Jamie Weinrich
Star man: Ryan Monk
Top-scorer: Jamie Weinrich
DC Rating: The only team in the league not to win a game and the only side to concede more than 100 goals. It’s back to the drawing board for Sefton Monk and co. 1/10

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JC MSFL GOLDEN BOOT WINNER
30 goals - Craig Sandford (Glenthorne United B)

Silver lining for Barnett

Brian Sacks — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:40:42 +0100

Anna Barnett, 13, of Blackheath and Bromley AC, placed second in the hammer throw and third in the discus, with distances of 23.98m and 17.58m respectively, at the under-15 Kent County Championships.

Shaftesbury Barnet Harrier Jessica Hurley, 12, recorded a personal best of 2:33.31 in placing second in the 800m at the under-13 Hertfordshire County Championships.

Zoe Gibson, of Trafford AC, contested three events in the Young Athletes League Northern Division at Cleckheaton, placing first in the discus, second in the hammer, and third in the shot.

Ben Lewis, 19, a freshman at Jesus College Cambridge, earned his Blue in the triple jump at the Oxford versus Cambridge Varsity Sports in Oxford, placing third with 12.62m.

David Peters, 40, opened his outdoor track season with an 800m win in New York. His time of 2:00.86 places him fourth in the UK M40 rankings.

* Young athletes are reminded that the third season of the Jewish Chronicle Daniel Sacks Award for Young Athletes is now underway. See www.danielsacksaward.org.uk for details.

Dyrham Park win Ladies National Tournament

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:38:10 +0100

Dyrham Park took the honours at the Ladies National Tournament for the UK Jewish Golf Clubs and Societies at Abridge Golf & Country Club in Essex.

The Barnet country club claimed the main prize, the Team Gross, as well as four other trophies – singles gross, fourball gross runners-up, combined singles and fourball nett and the team singles nett.

Coombe Hill from Surrey also won five pieces of silverware, the major one being the Team Nett Trophy. There was also success for Hartsbourne, Moor Allerton and Dunham Forest.

A total of 91 female golfers from 13 teams took part in the competition which is now in its 16th year. The tournament is the only competition where ladies from Jewish Golf Clubs and Societies all over the UK and Ireland have a chance to compete with each other.

Teams from Abridge, Bonnyton, Edmondstown, Lee Park, Potters Bar, Shirley, Whitefield and a Combined Societies
Team completed the field.

Moor Allerton will host the competition, which is staged alternately in London and the Provinces, in 2013.

2012 Ladies National Tournament Results:

Abridge Bowl (Singles Gross): Laura Raelbrook (Dyrham Park) 87

Dunham Trophy (Singles Gross runner-up): Anna Suh (Coombe Hill) 88

Whitefield Trophy (Singles Nett): Valerie Lemer (Hartsbourne) 79 (off back 9)

Lee Park Trophy (Singles Nett runner-up): Nora Perry (Moor Allerton) 79

Hartsbourne Trophy (Fourball gross): Christine Hugill & Patti Panizzo (Coombe Hill) 87

S.J.L.G.C. Trophy (Fourball gross runners-up): Suzanne Kara & Sharon Landau (Dyrham Park) 90

Moor Allerton Trophy (Fourball Nett):
Pat Dee & Joy Blakey (Dunham Forest) 73

Edmondstown Trophy (Fourball Nett runners-up): Anne Orman & Julia Livingstone (Hartsbourne) 75

Coombe Hill Trophy (Combined singles & fourball gross):
Anna Suh, Christine Hugill, Patti Panizzo (Coombe Hill) 175

Potters Bar Trophy (Combined singles & fourball nett):
Laura Raelbrook, Suzanne Kara, Sharon Landau (Dyrham Park) 154 (off back 9 from)
Valerie Lemer, Anne Orman, Julia Livingstone (Hartsbourne),
Sarah Calmonson, Pat Dee & Joy Blakey (Dunham Forest)

Bonnyton Quaich (Team Singles nett): Laura Raelbrook, Trish Curtis, Diana Rubin (Dyrham Park) 161

Society Ball (Team fourball nett): Christine Hugill, Patti Panizzo, Margaret Beim, Elaine Kim (Coombe Hill) 144

Shirley Trophy (Team nett): Penny Bourne, Ilona Chanoch, Anna Suh, Margaret Beim, Elaine Kim, Christine Hugill, Patti Panizzo (Coombe Hill) 306

Dyrham Park Trophy (Team gross): Diana Rubin, Trish Curtis, Laura Raelbrook, Elaine Grant, Hayley Herman, Suzanne Kara, Sharon Landau (Dyrham Park) 365

Again, Yossi is last man standing

Danny Caro — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:09:18 +0100

Footballers come and go. Especially Israeli ones, as far as the Premier League is concerned. Following the news that Premier League champions Manchester City released Gai Assulin, national captain Yossi Benayoun is once again the last man standing as the only Israeli in the division. But even his future remains unclear, with Chelsea demanding an answer from Arsenal over the coming days.

Even the staunchest Israeli football fan would admit that breaking into a star-studded City team for whom David Silva, Yaya Toure, Samir Nasri and Gareth Barry played key roles was an unrealistic prospect.

The Championship, as Pini Zahavi says, is a viable option but it would not surprise me if Assulin joins a team in the Bundesliga. The majority of the latest Israel squad plies its trade in Europe, with success stories including Maor Melikson in Poland, and this can only benefit the national team in the long-term.

* The race is on to sign MJSL Player of the Year Bobby Abrams. There’s a strong possibility the striker could feature in both the Manchester League and JC MSFL next season, with Division One champions Oakwood favourites to sign him due to family connections.

Faithfold signed a real gem when they added Alex Kaye, the 2010/12 MJSL winner, from Oakhill Lions and with the club looking to bring in fresh talent this summer, I expect them to put in a bid.

* Jonathan Kurrant is in action for the England national futsal team this weekend.

The Maccabiah star will earn his third and fourth caps in the international friendlies against Denmark at the Mayesbrook Sports Arena in Barking.

Warner's a winner

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:07:37 +0100

Adam Warner maintained his excellent run of form with victory in the 1,500m time trials at Crystal Palace Sports Centre.

A victorious Warner also broke the sub-17-minute barrier in his third 1,500m race in six weeks. During this time he has knocked 21 seconds of his personal best time. Warner will now start the outdoor season with a 10K at the Olympic venue at Dorney Lake.

Warner said: "This was my last pool competition of the 2011-2012 season and to finish on success is the best feeling as I have had a whirlwind of a season.

"It all started with Masters and Senior National Title in October and then I got inured and it took me four months to get back to full fitness.

It wasn’t until April/May when success happened, where I won the London Region 1500m Title, and now the time Trial title."

Team GB stars shine

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:05:45 +0100

Maccabiah stars Aaron Radley of Rosslyn Park RFC and Sam Katz from Loughborough University RFC helped the Ramblin Jesters, an Invitational Rugby Sevens Team, reach the semi-finals of the Amsterdam Sevens Tournament.

Played in front of 8,000 spectators, the Londoners featured in 48-team, competition, with the Jesters side made up of IRB internationals from Fiji, Wales and Ireland.

Guttman's Euro vision

Simon Griver — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:33 +0100

Eli Guttman is confident Israel will not be overawed when they take on Euro 2012 finalists the Czech Republic and Germany in friendly matches over the coming days.

Israel take on the Czechs in Austria on Saturday followed by Germany in Leipzig on Thursday as Guttman sizes up his best team for the World Cup 2014 qualifiers, which begin in September.

The Israel boss has taken a 25-man squad to Austria for a two-week training camp and was in typically bullish mood ahead of the matches.

“We’re aiming high and we don’t plan on losing against Germany and the Czech Republic, two of Europe’s finest teams,” Guttman said. “These matches will show us where we stand.

“We have great technical players and we can use the next few weeks to see what will be the best formations to let them express themselves in the World Cup qualifiers.”

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona keeper Danny Amos, the son of an English immigrant, is expected to make his international debut in goal with Dudu Awat sidelined through injury.

SQUAD:

Goalkeepers:
Ariel Harosh (Betar Jerusalem)
Ohad Levita (Beersheva)
Danny Amos (Hapoel Kiryat Shmona)

Defenders:
Eitan Tibi (Hapoel Kiryat Shmona)
Shir Tzedek (Hapoel Kiryat Shmona)
Tal Ben Haim (Portsmouth)
Dan Mori (Bnei Yehuda)
Rami Gershon (Standard Liege)
Shmuel Sheiman (Excelsior)
Yuval Shpungin (Ammonia Nicosia)
Elad Gabai (Kiryat Shmona)

Midfielders:
Yossi Benayoun (capt - Chelsea)
Gili Vermouth (De Graafschap)
Bibers Natcho (Ruben Kazan)
Eran Zahavi (Palermo)
Avihai Yadin (Hapoel Tel Aviv)
Almog Cohen (Nuremberg)
Maor Melikson (Wisla Krakow)
Lior Rafaelov (Club Bruges)
Beram Kayal (Celtic)

Strikers:
Tomer Hemed (Mallorca)
Itay Shechter (Kaiserslautern)
Omer Damari (Hapoel Tel Aviv)
Idan Ben Bassat (Brest)
Ben Sahar (Auxerre)

Assulin released by Manchester City

Simon Griver and Danny Caro — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:59:09 +0100

Gai Assulin has been released by Manchester City.

The Israeli midfielder failed to break into the Premier League champions’ squad and played the last three months of the season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion.

While Maccabi Haifa are eager to sign the player, his agent, Pini Zahavi, said that he hopes to “find Championship team”.

Oscar goes to Tel Aviv

Simon Griver — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:58:19 +0100

Maccabi Tel Aviv have appointed Barcelona youth team coach Oscar Garcia as their new manager.

The club’s Canadian owner Mitch Goldhar decided to bring in a foreign manager after three disappointing seasons under Israeli coaches.

The move follows the appointment of Jordi Cruyff as general manager.

Garcia said: “I’m proud to join Maccabi Tel Aviv, a club with an amazing history.

"I expect to meet all the challenges facing us and am committed to doing the best I can to bring success to the club.”

Abrams named MJSL Player of the Season

James Masters — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:55 +0100

Bobby Abrams finished the season in style after celebrating his MJSL Player of the Year award with a stunning hat-trick.

The Haroldeans hitman took his tally to 24 league goals for the season to earn the MJSL Golden Boot following his heroics against Broughton.

Abrams, 22, who was also named his club’s Players’ Player of the Year, was in top form as Haroldeans finished their season with a 6-2 victory in Manchester.

And despite taking all the plaudits, Abrams was keen to pay tribute to his team-mates after claiming his side’s extraordinary team spirit was key to their success. “It’s always nice to win awards but without the lads I wouldn’t have scored so many goals,” he said.

“I think this is the best team spirit we’ve ever had and that’s been the real difference this season.

“There used to be a bit of segregation between the older and younger players but that’s not the case any more.

“Everyone gets on and that is why we’ve done so well. When you like someone, you want to do well for them and give everything you can.”

Abrams will now take his time on where he will be playing his football next season with work in Manchester and family in London two factors in his decision making.

“I’d like to say I’ll still be at Haroldeans next season,” he said. “I’ve got a job in Manchester while my brother is based in London so we’ll just have to wait and see.”

Manager Ivan Gee also confirmed that Haroldeans will be back to defend their title after finally quashing speculation that the club could leave the MJSL.

“We’re definitely staying in the MJSL,” Gee commented. “We spoke to the boys about it and they want to stay and try and win the league again.

“It has been a great season and we’ll be back in June to start preparing for next year.”

Hamilton FX Olim League round-up: May 24

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:40:40 +0100

It's been a busy few days for Olim League footballers with action in league, cup and for the Rep Team.

Olim Cup
England B 3 Jaffa 2

England B caused the cup upset of the season by defeating current holders Jaffa.

The B’s fell beind early on but levelled the scores almost immediately thanks to a screamer from midfielder Beja and a brace from Argentinian sensation Tommy Scneider.

Jaffa managed to pull back a goal in the second half but the bunkering tactics dictated by B’s player-manager Clifford Corney proved enough for the B’s to book their place in this year’s cup final.

Olim Cup
Jerusalem 5 Aviv City 6 (Aviv won 6-5 on penalties)

Jerusalem’s cup dreams were shattered as Aviv City beat them in sudden death in a nail-biting penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes.

Penalties from Adam Jaffe, Remi Ozougno, Ariel Peretz, Sagi Meged and player manager Uri Schneider clinched the tie for the visitors.

Aviv City will meet Raanana in the semi-finals with the winner meeting England B in the final.

Olim League
Jerusalem 3 Aviv City 3

Jerusalem failed to capitalise on their game in hand over Raanana and have left the title race wide open as they were held to a draw at home by a strong visiting Aviv City.

The visitor’s goals came from Sagi Meged and a brace for Adam Jaffe.

Workers League Cup
Beseq 4 Olim Rep Team 1

The Olim Rep team were handed a heavy defeat at the hands of Beseq as they crashed out of the Workers League Cup in the quarter-finals.

Going into the game without star players Nicky Plotneck and Essi Bilsaboda, the Rep team dominated the possession but were unable to capitalise, failing to test the Beseq keeper.

Beseq took the lead against the run of play before the half and despite an equaliser through Martin Udeani it was not meant to be their night as Beseq converted their only three chances to put a premature end to the Olim Rep Team's first season.

Olim Rep Squad: Simon Davies, Elias Sandler, Ari Kohn, Yoni Sidi, Stephen Caffrey, Motti Colman (capt), Tommy Schneider, Ariel Peretz, Lewis Kaye, Roy Ben Zehou, Adam Jaffe, Subs: Remy Ozougno, Martin Udeani, Tal Stern

MAL's misfiring batsman disappoint against SKLP

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:23:33 +0100

MAL's batsmen continued to misfire as they were soundly beaten by SKLP on Sunday in Division One of the Middlesex Sunday Cricket League.

SKLP won the toss and chose to bat on a slow pitch with a very sluggish outfield. They started aggressively, taking 10 off the first over, but Yoav Lebens and Kev Venter slowed the scoring rate, until Venter made the breakthrough, bowling Hiran for 5.

Kalpesh hit the ball hard and launched a big straight six, before the introduction of Grant Traub saw Mayur bowled in Traub's first over. The SKLP batsmen found the left-armers wiles very tough to deal with and he picked up two more wickets, Kalpesh trapped LBW for 31, and Rashil going in the same fashion for 3.

Jonny Fishel bowled quickly and accurately, taking the wicket of Nayur for 1, Brian Kobrin parrying the ball up at slip for Yoav Lebens to scoop up a good rebound catch. Fishel was unlucky not to pick up a couple more wickets as catches failed to go to hand in the slip cordon.

Michael Klinger claimed two wickets, one to a good running catch at point be Venter, the other a sharp catch up to the stumps by wicketkeeper Mark Landau.

Jon Begner also grabbed a couple of late wickets, with Traub and Gav Lebens holding the catches.

All in all, this was a much improved performance in the field from MAL with plenty of positives to be taken.

Batting proved to be a much more difficult proposition, with the SKLP bowlers disciplined throughout. Dan Sher was the first to go, misjudging the length, and being trapped LBW. Kev Venter was caught and bowled from off spinner Nayur's first delivery and Landau became the spinner's second victim, a poor shot resulting in a top edge to the keeper.

Yoav Lebens battled hard, but was offered little support. Only he with 24, Grant Traub with 18, and Landau with 12 making it into double figures. The highlight of the innings was a quite staggering catch by SKLP's Ashil, diving full length at mid off to catch Yoav out.

With the Bank Holiday tour to Cheltenham next up, there will be a chance for MAL's faltering batsmen to find some form before the return game against SKLP on the June 10.

Middlesex Sunday Cricket League Division One
SKLP 137 (39.2 overs) Kalpesh 37, Traub 3-15
MAL 83 (33.3 overs)
MAL lost by 54 runs

Two out of two for LM Vale under-13's

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:19:24 +0100

London Maccabi Vale under-13's made it two out of two with a comfortable win over Southgate Adelaide.

LMV record a superb victory against a promising Southgate team, with Gidon Katten (31) and Aron Gale leading the way with a record-breaking opening partnership of 61.

A technically excellent 18 not out from captain Thomas Goulde together with a swashbuckling unbeaten 11 from Sam Stain helped the LMV to a very commendable 114-2 after 20 Overs.

Solid bowling from Zac Garcia, Aron Gale, Dani Lazard, Noah Sugarman, Thomas Goulde and Sam Gordon formed a good platform for a hostile two-wicket spell from vice-captain Nathan Wise, aided by a fantastic run out by Noah Silver, and excellent bowling and wickets from Sam Jayes and Alex Davidson. Zac Wolpe capped a fine display in the field with a wonderful catch, to go with some superb bowling to restrict Southgate to 96-6.

LM Vale under-13's off to a flyer

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:15:55 +0100

London Maccabi Vale under-13's got their season off to an excellent start with victory over Cockfosters at Rowley Lane.

After a long rain-delayed start to the season, the teams lined-up on a very damp pitch, with scoring for both teams proving very difficult due to the long outfield. LMVCC won the toss and elected to bowl.

A good first spell by captain Thomas Goulde, and some excellent bowling by Zac Garcia, Sam Jayes, Alex Davidson, who claimed two wickets and vice-captain Nathan Wise, together with some very sharp fielding all-round, and a very encouraging contribution from Sam Gordon with special mention for a magnificent debut behind the stumps for Aron Gale reduced Cockfosters to a total of 66.

A typically fluent innings of 24 for Gidon Katten with Aron Gale again impressing with a solid opening bat gave LMVCC a good platform and a superb, match-winning partnership between Wise (19 n.o.) and Sam Stain almost saw the team home with Dani Lazard adding to his useful bowling spell with a very mature innings, enabling Wise to hit the winning four runs from the very last ball of the match.

Rusty Chigwell & Hainault beaten by Old Parkonians

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:48:56 +0100

Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue CC started off their season in disappointing fashion with a 32-run loss against Old Parkonians Sunday ‘B’ side.

Despite the loss there were a number of positives to be taken from the bowling and fielding performance in particular.

On a green-topped pitch that had not had too much attention to it during the wet weather, the decision to bowl first was an easy one for Chigwell & Hainault captain Danny Myers, with nine potential bowlers in the ranks.

Alex Katseph and Ghaz Khan opened the bowling and despite a number of loud appeals and edges that landed in no-man's-land, an early breakthrough was not possible.

Intelligent bowling kept the run rate low, with the Parkonians' openers displaying a mixture of luck and caution, but the decision to bring Matt Murray on to bowl had an almost immediate effect as he managed to put the pressure on to the batsmen with some miserly overs. Murray struck in his second over to dismiss Simpson for 15 with a ball that cut in to the batsman off the seam.

New batsman Umar looked to play aggressively and up the run rate above five runs per over but he soon fell attempting an ambitious straight drive and not getting enough elevation to avoid Dan O’Shaughnessy who took a very neat catch from Stuart Kaye’s bowling.

It was Myers who claimed the key wicket of opener Nick Thorpe (47). Myers bowled an almost immaculate line and length to extract the inconsistent bounce that the wicket was providing. His six overs went for a very lean 18 runs and he managed to pick up three wickets, all bowled. This included two in two balls, although he somehow managed to spray the hat-trick ball down the leg-side.

The fielding levels were generally high despite the lack of practice. Debutant Richie Jay dropped a couple of very difficult half-chances but showed some energy and commitment in the deep, stopping some vital boundaries. He also impressed with some useful bowling, which is showing some potential. Three wickets came through run-outs, including a direct-hit from Murray, fielding at mid-wicket.

A few big overs towards the end stretched Chigwell and Hainault’s chasing target to 136 from the allocated 30 overs.

In reply, Michael Myers and Lloyd Duddridge opened the batting and found it difficult to get the ball away, especially given that the Old Parkonian’s bowlers were bowling consistently good lines and lengths.

After Nav removed Michael Myers for 2 in the 7th over, Chigwell were already behind the required run-rate. Duddridge and Murray looked to up the scoring rate and take more risks with running quick singles. Murray was dropped on 2 from what should have been a regulation catch but he set out to punish Old Parkonian’s for their mistake.

Duddridge fell in the 12th over for a very useful 18 runs but Joshua Rose fell very shortly after that. Murray and O’Shaughnessy managed to bring Chigwell back into contention with a quick-fire partnership of 33 before Murray lost his off-stump with an attempted hoik off the off-spinner Umar and this created a collapse when O’Shaughnessy was bowled off the bowling of Thorpe for 15. Khan offered some defiance with a speedy knock of 13 runs, but he became another of Umar’s five victims with a successful LBW appeal.

Ultimately a combination of match rustiness, a bowler-friendly pitch and some lack of match practice took its toll when attempting to chase this target but hopes are high for the next game and Chigwell & Hainault will look for revenge when the two sides meet again later in the season.

JC MSFL Top-Scorers: Final tally - May 20

James Masters — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:22:34 +0100

Glenthorne United B player-manager Craig Sandford has finished as the top-scorer in the JC MSFL for season 2011/12. Sandford spearheaded the Thornes' Division Three title charge as they finished the campaign with a 100 per cent record.

30 - Craig Sandford (Glenthorne United B)

28 – Saul Conway (Shirley Park)

25 - Dan Hildebrand (Brady B - includes 7 for Faithfold)

24 - Jamie Kent (Brixton Old Boys - includes goals scored for Brixton B)

21 - Doron Weinstein (Redbridge Jewish Care C - includes one for B team), James Gold (LM Lions B)

20 - Assi Avital (UJIA)

19 - Terry Jeffries (Temple Fortune B)

18 - Dan Orgel (Redbridge JC B), Stefan Benfredj (Shirley Park), Edward Green (Bilbaum)

17 - Raph Noe (Hendon B), James Joseph (Brady B), Reiss Mogilner (Brady B + 1 for Brady A)

16 – Ben Hart, (NL Raiders C)

15 - Josh Green (Norstar A), Mike Pearson (Faithfold A), Ben Simons (Faithfold C), Alon Hershkorn (Brixton A)

14 - Joel Kutner (Los Blancos), Louis Taylor (Neasden C), Joey Glynne (Temple Fortune B), Rob Hershkorn (Brixton A), Ben Nassim (UJIA)

13 - Avidan Last (Hendon A)

12 - Danny Kon (Hendon A), Marc Lazare (Neasden), Glenn Michaels (Chigwell), Chaim Gothold (Hendon B), Ashley Burns (SPEC), Adam Bolle (Redbridge JC A)

11 - Danny Kon (Hendon A), Nicky Plotnek (Shirley Park), Fabio Revieccio (Glenthorne A – 2 for Redbridge JC A), Gideon Gold (Shirley Park), Danny Sherman (Brixton A&B), Adam Hersh (Los Blancos), David Cohen (FC Team C)

10 - Greg Corin (Hendon A), Lee Cash (Neasden A), Ollie Craig (LM Lions A), David Dinkin (NL Raiders B), Jonny Blain (Neasden B - including 1 for Raiders A),Jake Gilbert (Athletic Bilbaum)

9 - Dan Castle (Chigwell), Gav Noe (Hendon B), Dan Lipman (Glenthorne Utd A), James Rubin (Glenthorne B), Adam Jason (Norstar A), Oli Simons (Blizzard), Jamie Sinai (Catford & Bromley), Jason Lindsay (Oakwood - includes 3 for NWN), Josh Hershmann (Brady A), Ari Last (Hendon A)

8 – Jamie Wolfson (NL Raiders A), Michael Posner (Brixton A), Jonny Cutter (Lions B - includes one for Lions A), Mark Zealander (Redbridge JC B), Joey Lazare (LM Lions B), Max Worth, (FC Team C), Nigel Sommeck (Jewventus), Dan Baneth (Camden Park), Josh Dagul (Brady B), Dan Lassman (Glenthorne B), Freddie Marks (FC Team B)

7 - Alex Levack (Faithfold A), Steve Summers (Redbridge A), Richard Salmon (FC Team A), Adam Grossman (Faithfold B), Richard Silver (Camden Park), Jono Gaon (Norstar B), Ben Kon (Hendon A), Emile Ben-Atar (FC Team B), Richard Winton (Faithfold B), Mark Pasha (Athletic Bilbaum), Yoav Lebens (LML A), Sacha Benfredj (Shirley Park), James Abrams (Oakwood), Andy Burke (L’Equipe), Ben Mandell (Athletico Finchley),Jamie Fox (Chigwell)

6 - Igal Yahya (NL Raiders A), Jonny Ellis (Brady A), Dan Gordon (Redbridge C), Adam Goldsmith (FC Team B), Matt Sheldon (FC Team C), Paul Stein (Harmen B), Ricky Engleman (Neasden B), Ariel Weinstein (Redbridge JC C - 4 for Los Blancos), James Alexander (Jewventus), Jerome Marks (Woodford), Motty Korman (Hendon B), Tali Nevies (Hendon B), James Sandler (Faithfold B – 3 for Montana), Stefan Simons (Blizzard), Alex Bowman (LML A), Craig Edwards (FC Team A), Michael Goldberg (Temple Fortune A), Paul Walker (Temple Fortune A), Josh Toff (Camden Park), Ashley Stokes (Catford), Daryl Phillips (Faithfold A), Jeremy Elster (Norstar A), Mitch Hahn (Woodford), Darren Russell (Raiders C), Daniel Pike (SPEC), Yoav Kestenbaum (Hendon A)

5 - Ben Joseph (Neasden A), Rob Samuelson (NL Raiders C), Shai Davidi (FC Team A), Pinty Baddiel (Hendon B), Adam Levene (Neasden C), Richard Rosenthal (Glenthorne Utd B), Josh Greibach (Bilbaum), Simon Shelley (Shirley), Sami Birnbaum (Los Blancos), Dovid Greenberg (Los Blancos), Joel Berwitz (Catford), Antony Mendel (Chigwell), Toby Katz (NL Raiders C), Dan Ezra (Jewventus), Jonathan Green (Brady A), Jason Miller (Temple Fortune A), David Kanzen (Camden Park), Dave Sawyer (Temple Fortune B), Paul Lenchner (Chigwell), Ricky Lawrence (SPEC), Oli Joseph (Neasden C), Dean Shaw (Blizzard), Josh Bentley (Hendon A)

4 – Ben Ellis (Neasden A - 2 for NL Raiders A), Elliot Stern (Neasden A), Paul Bentley (Hendon A), Ben Sollosi (Redbridge JC A), Mike Hershman (Raiders B), Zack Presky (Brady A), Zack White, Alex Bourne (both Harmen A), Dave Marcus (Harmen B), Lewis Walker (all Glenthorne Utd B), Joey Marks (Camden Park), Dan Bell ( FC Team C), Craig Pearl, (Chigwell), Amit Dinowitz (Athletico Finchley), Benji Engelsmen (Los Blancos), Joel Isaacs (Catford & Bromley), Jamie Weinrich (Boca Jewniors), (FC Team A), Barry Green (JLGB), Nicky Woolf ( NL Raiders C), Ben Menaham (Norstar B), Max Martin (Brixton B), Darren Cohen (Montana), Sam Roth (Athletic Bilbaum), Dan Amram (Harmen B), Doron Hershkorn (Harmen B), Matt Geey (Oakwood), Jon Lessern, Jamie Crawford (both Glenthorne A), Rob Sandford (FC Team C), Paul Biller, (Glenthorne A), Daniel Stock (Faithfold B), Dan Perkins (Faithfold A), Simon Lindall (Brixton A - two for Montana), James Kaye (Brixton A), Eli Houri (Norstar A), Dan Beckwith (Shirley Park), Alex Bourne (Harmen A), Joe Stolerman (Blizzard), Jonny Kaye (Norstar B), Will Beresford ( LM Lions B), Adam Kosky (LM Lions B), Aron Lewis (Neasden C), Eli Lew (Athletic Bilbaum), Ben Bell (Athletic Bilbaum), Julius Judah (Bilbaum), Jamie Cooper (FC Team C), Eddie Manson (Oakwood), Joe Newton (NL Raiders C), Alex Kaye (Faithfold A), Simon Perlmutter (Norstar A), Craig Cohen (SPEC), Marc Hecht (SPEC), Matt Radstone (UJIA)

3 – Jamie Shaw (Neasden A), Mark Leader (NL Raiders A), Manson, Dan Geey (Oakwood), Rob Benson (Temple Fortune A), Leo Feldman (Camden), Shai Revivo (Blizzard), Daniel Bell (Brixton B), Danny Daggers (Neasden A), Matt Keston (NL Raiders C), Alex Bourne (Harmen A), Alex Hershman (Brady A),), Dan Goodman (Athletico Finchley), Parys Hammond (Hendon B), Joel Kanutin (Los Blancos), Edward Bier (Athletic Bilbaum), Josh Kennet (Redbridge A), Lloyd Becker (Chigwell), Jonny Shapiro (Raiders A), Joel Faugh (Redbridge JC B), Joe Levy (Faithfold C), Mitch Green (Montana), Jack Bookatz, Rob Murray (all SPEC), Adam Kaldor (Norstar A), Scott Jay (Glenthorne A), Mike Khalastchi (Camden Park), Dean Ingram (Temple Fortune B), Jonny Sandrove (FC Team C), Jonny Isbitt (Norstar A), Richard Silver (Camden Park), Jonny Horowitz (Faithfold B), Dan Cohen (SPEC), Joe Bekhor (Athletic Bilbaum), Alex Neiss (Hendon B), Ash Stanton, (Glenthorne A), Matt Kleinman (Faithfold B), Simon Peterman (FC Team A), James Stanley (Harmen A). Dan Polak (Raiders B), Adam Bernstein (Glenthorne B), Gavin Sherman (UJIA), Danny Sugarman (Redbridge A), Harrison Midda (Woodford), Guy Marks (Camden), Josh Barnett (Athletico), Jonny Lee (Catford & Bromley), Dan Grossman (Raiders B), Paul Hakim (Brady A), Lee Platt (Brady A), Scott Kaye (Redbridge JC B), Michael Field (Neasden B), Elliott Bloom (Neasden B&C), Josh Gaon (Norstar B), Josh Gordon (Brady A), Rik Sherman (Raiders B), Max Kyte (LM Lions B), Leor Harel (Faithfold B), Mike Gill (Jewventus), Elliott Setyon (Neasden C), Adam Stolerman (Redbridge A), Henry Ziff (LM Lions B), Pete Lazard (LM Lions A), Jacob Gold (Raiders A), TJ Keterman (Brady A), Mike Mendelsohn (Hendon B&C), Tony Chadwick (Neasden C), Simon Beresford (Faithfold C), Mikey Salem (Athletico Finchley), Ben Gourgey (Neasden C), Danny Bloom (Raiders A), Ben Weinburg (Brixton A), James Korn (FC Team A), Darryl Green (Woodford), Ashley Lawrence (SPEC), Matt Drage (FC Team A), Jonny Horwitz (Faithfold B), Tony Plaskow (UJIA)

2 – Avi Markiewiz (Harmen A), Matt Stock (NL Raiders A), Lorian Madanes (Faithfold A), Lee Bibring (Redbridge JC A), Dan Cohen (FC Team A), Darren Davidson, David Khalastchi (all Camden Park), Dan Abrams (Oakwood), Chanania Engelsman (Hendon B), David Silver, (FC Team B), Eli Baraty (Catford & Bromley), Ashley Rubin (Glenthorne B), Ben Roback (Blizzard), Simon Moses, Benny Goldberg (both Hendon C), Kane Alexander (Brady B), Stefan Owide (Brixton B), Ben Rosenblatt (Harmen B), Matt Bennett (both NL Raiders C, Yishai Last (Hendon A), Alex Seligman, (UJIA), Harley Goulding, (Athletico Finchley), Sefton Monk (Boca Jewniors), Elliot Espinoza (Raiders B), Adam Levine (Oakwood), Josh Cohen, Craig Berg (both Faithfold A), ,Rob Silverman (Sporting JLGB), Ben David (Temple Fortune B), Rob Lerner (Neasden B), Adam Paris (Neasden B), Matt Sofier (Neasden A), Gavin Rhodes (UJIA), Gary Conway, Guy Orr (both Jewventus), Grant Harrison ( Redbridge JC B), Daniel Alfreds (FC Team B), Richard Fogelman (Faithfold C), Ashley Freeman (UJIA), Ollie Kay (Brady B), David Wexler, (FC Team C), Scott Ackerman, Matt Smith, (all Faithfold C), Brad Frankel, (Redbridge A), Dan Sherman (Brixton B), Joel Newman (Boca Jewniors), Adam Goldman (Redbridge JC B), Bradley Wine, Jordan Sapler (Glenthorne A), David Elf (LM Lions B), Hadley Silver (Redbridge JC C), Andy Levy (Glenthorne B), Dan Cohen (FC Team C), Ed Weisz (Brixton A), Brett Freeman (both Blizzard Storm), Jonny Haik (Neasden A), Jeff Gotch, Jonny Kay, (both Norstar A), Darren Freed (FC Team C), Joe Zender (LML B), Nick Astaire (LML B), David Bitz (Glenthorne A), Dan Vandermolen (Blizzard), Ami Wynbourne (Jewvventus), Russell Yershon (Chigwell), Sam Marchant (Athletico Finchley), Sam Lewis (Faithfold A), Gilad Kestenbaum (Raiders B), Jon Fisher (Temple Fortune A), Josh Rose (Oakwood), Adam Aminoff, (FC Team C), Eitan Ben-Zion (FC Team C), Gideon Wetrin (Temple Fortune B), Josh Marks (Camden), Jamie Cooper (Redbridge C), James Lester (JLGB), Adam Landes (Bilbaum), Daran Bern (Redbridge A), Kane Gilbery, (Fortune A), David Prager, ( L’Equipe), Dave Powell (Catford), Yoni Bord (Catford), Dan Oade (Shirley Park), Jack Wagner (Athletico), Richie Braham (Neasden C), Mitch Lassman (Redbridge A), Luke Brookner (Camden), Gabriel John (Brixton B), David Esterkin (Raiders B), Ben Graham (Harmen A), Josh Rubin (Oakwood), Joel Ross (LM Lions A), Aviel Schwarz (LM Lions A), James Josephs (Hendon B), Ben Hildebrand (Brady B), Andrew Greenwall-Cohen (Athletico Finchley), Rafi Marom (Catford), Benjy Aarons-Richardson (Athletic Bilbaum), Brett Stead (Temple Fortune A), Sam Senchal (LM Lions B), Adam Speck (Blizzard), Laurence Rosenthal (SPEC), Lolu Hibbert (Hendon B), Steven Black (L’Equipe), Adam Lenz (SPEC), Ricky Rinder (Neasden B), Jerry Teacher (UJIA), Joe Cohen (Faithfold A), Yoni Raeburn (Neasden A), Sam Sollosi (Redbridge JC A), Jonny Beilin (Oakwood), Lee Bushell (Shirley Park), Sam Isaacs (Norstar A), James Sandrove (NL Raiders C), Richie Caplin (Redbridge JC B), Stuart Muller (Blizzard), Ben Moss (Faithfold B), Alex Rosenthal (Hendon A), Dovid Korman (Hendon A), Nick Russell (UJIA)

1 – Steve Gevertz, Joel Berg (Redbridge JC A), Jonny Shapiro, (Raiders A), Shim Bensoor (all NL Raiders B), Dominic Cheniart, Nick Goodman (both LM Lions A), Dave Ossack, Jonny Breger (both FC Team A), David Fox, Ben Goldberg, Sammy Ross ( all Neasden A), Ben Murrell, Lee Greenfield (both Harmen A), Ben Lauffer, Alex Gilbert (all Hendon A), Alan Hart, Nick Gold (both Southgate Harmen A), Rocky Spitzer (Faithfold A), Jules Noti, Danny Moss (both FC Team A), Josh Hershman (Brady A), Ilan Scorah (Oakwood), Jon Swead, Glenn Davis (all Chigwell), Nick Goodmaker, Jordan Segal, Josh Marlow, Elliot Kennard,Trevor Henen, (all Montana), Josh Sasto, Grant Taylor (Harmen B), Jonny Cutter, (Neasden B), Jeff Bathija, Matt Gilbery, (all Temple Fortune A), Phil Peters (Norstar A), Rory Lincoln, Jason Lee (all Brixton A), Ben Lewis, Louis Green (all Faithfold B), Dan Yossman (Faithfold C), Josh Wynne, Joe Grant (all Glenthorne A), Phillip Braham, Lee Goldsmith, Ricky Shafier, (all FC Team B), Daniel Needleman, Jake Saunders, Mike Khalastchi, (all Camden), Adam Kantor, David Castle, David Dobrin, Grant Pomeroy (all Redbridge C), Andy Levy, Jamie Bernstein, Simon Bagel (all Glenthorne B), Yosh Radomsky, Daniel Sher, Adam Levene (all Los Blancos), Dov Birnmbaum, Alon Blitz, (all Hendon B), Gary Chajet (UJIA), Adam Redhouse, Dan Mitman, Shai Shojat, (all Shirley), Paul Black, Michael Marks, Ian Levy (all Team JLGB), Steve Keller, Ryan Kangisser (all Catford), Rob Jay, Simon Allen, Jonathan Dubiner (both Temple Fortune B), Marc Maynard, Sam Mogilner, (Brady B), Adam Berkley, (Athletic Bilbaum), Adam Newton, Matt Greene, James Franks, Sam Morell, Josh Graham, all, NL Raiders C), Avi Nejad, Dean Marks (all FC Team C), Richard Hayim, Aron Keller (all Athletico Finchley), Richard Cohen, Jay Ilsen, Daniel Selt (Brixton B), Phil Braham (FC Team B), Craig Johnston (Redbridge C), Moshe Noe, (Hendon C), Sam Vandermolen, (Blizzard Storm), Adam Glekin (Temple Fortune B), Alex Olcot (NL Raiders C), Avi Markiewitz, Mark Smith, (Brady A), George Fierstone (Brixton A), Charlie Resnick, (Faithfold C), Brad Cohen (Harmen B), Rafi Addlestone, Adam Lipman, Nick Benson (all Norstar B), Danny Steel (Hendon B), John Wynne, Jamie Bernstein, Elliot Coulton (all Glenthorne A), Elliot Setyon, Matt Davis (both Neasden C), Jack Schulman (Boca Jewniors), Virgil Levy (Montana), Darren Gale (Harmen B), Julian Gertner (Los Blancos), Jerome Colemans, Jason Davis (both Brady B), David Shamash (Norstar A), Adam Rosenfeld (FC Team B), Gabriel John (Jewventus), Ben Portnoi, Adam Joselyn (Raiders A), Craig Ellis (Harmen A), Rob Davidson (Oakwood), Oliver Brooks, Josh Orgel (all Redbridge B), Jon Benjamin, Rafi Cohen, (Neasden C), Farrell Monk, Anton Nyman (both Boca), Dan Selt (Brixton B), James Lesner (SPEC), Steve Clements (Redbridge JC C), Brad Handelaar (Boca Jewniors), Harrison Grant (Redbridge JC B), Dan Myers (Montana), Brad Porter (Redbridge JC C), Phil Reid, Nick Gilbert (both Norstar B), Ian Bean (Shirley), Jeremy Leigh, Ben Sokel (both UJIA), Jonny Ison (Los Blancos), Jack Bookatz, Sam Freedman (SPEC), Danny Hakimi (Redbridge JC A), Saul Bloomberg (Faithfold B), James Law (Glenthorne B), David Mitchell (JLGB), Don Mansoor (Athletico Finchley), Jeremy Barnett (Temple Fortune B), Jon Morris, Paul Rubenstein, (all Temple Fortune A), Josh Marks (Temple Fortune A), Mike Silverberg, Richard Alexander (both L’Equipe), Paul Block (Glenthorne B), Sam Collins (Athletico Finchley), Mark Martell (Jewventus), Rafi Kon (Hendon A), Marc Cohen (Harmen A),) Leo Feldman (Camden Park), Jake Weiner (FC Team A), Stanley Offord, (LML A), Jake Gottlieb (Neasden A), Brad Gayer (Woodford), Seth Green (Faithfold B), Josh Kaye (Faithfold B), Ari Nevies (Hendon B), Ilan Shaki (Shirley Park), Eli Dagul (Brady), Paul Shone, Adam Poole, Elliot Gold (all Woodford), Nick Kenton, Bruno Frankel (alll Neasden B), (Gary Tiller, Josh Hambling (both Glenthorne A), Dan Curtis (JLGB), Aron Taylor (Jewventus), Nick Bord (Harmen A), James Kleinman (Catford), Gab Saul (Jewventus), Mark Burgess (Woodford), Paul Shamplina (UJIA), Dan Markeson (Temple Fortune B), Matt Tahan (Brixton A), Henry Gold (LM Lions B), Ben Loftus (Faithfold B), Rob Freedman (Sporting JLGB), Jeremy Julius (LM Lions A), Darryl Kay (Woodford), Nick Astaire (LM Lions B), Yoni Ben-Ari (Norstar A), Robbie Blair (FC Team B), Eddie Sternberg (FC Team B), Richard Rosenthal (Glenthorne B), Nick Russell (UJIA), Dan Minksy (Los Blancos), Byron Watkins (JLGB), Adam Hakimi (Redbridge JC A), David Grossman (FC Team A), David Rhodes (Raiders A), Sam Franks (Brixton A), Dave Sherman (FC Team B), Jamie Isenwater (Neasden C), Michael Perkin (Neasden C), Dan Harrod (Brady B), Nick Roman (Neasden C), Michael Woolf (Blizzard), Carl Peters (Raiders A), Danny Cohen (Brady A), Josh Fineman (Raiders C), Ashley Davidson (Raiders C), Joel Ross (LM Lions A), Simon Lawrence (Faithfold A), Josh Pistol (Norstar A), Ben David (Faithfold C), Ben Radstone (UJIA), James Frener (Glenthorne B)

- list includes goals scored in JC MSFL, JC Cyril Anekstein Cup and JC Barry Goldstein Trophy only

Maccabi's bad run continues

James Masters — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:26:10 +0100

Manchester Maccabi duo Ray Tammam and Steve Pearlman added a club record stand of 89 – but it was not enough to stave off another league defeat.

Daniel Franks and Adam Schogger both picked up three wickets apiece during an innings which also featured more than 30 wides.

Chasing 186 to win against Olympic, Tammam hit an impressive 46 as the visitors battled to record their first success of the season.

But despite the valiant efforts of both men, Maccabi finally finished on 120-8 from their allotted overs and remain without a win to their name.

South Manchester edged out by Forresters

James Masters — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:42:42 +0100

South Manchester’s unbeaten start to the season came to a halt as they suffered an 18-run defeat against Forresters.

Despite dismissing their opponents for 124 from 34 overs, Steve Glicher’s side fell agonisingly short of their target.

After winning their first two games, South appeared full of confidence and an impressive bowling performance gave them a huge chance of recording another victory.

Huddy Lieberman took 2-14 from his 10 overs, while Josh Oehley and Shaya Rabinovitz also chipped in to help limit Forresters to a low target.

South made a solid start to their run chase and looked on course for victory at 70-2 before eventually crumbling to 106 all-out.

Akiva Lieberman, so often the hero for South, was sent trudging pack to the pavilion for just six as South’s batting line-up was blown away.

“This was a hugely disappointing result bearing in mind it was a small target to reach,” said Glicher.

“But we will all learn from this and it shows that we can battle with the best and the improvement on last year is huge.”

Cricket scoreboard: May 20

Danny Caro — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:24:02 +0100

Here are the latest results, individual highlights and reports focusing on Jewish cricket teams around the UK.

MIDDLESEX SUNDAY CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
North London Muslims 204-5 Neil Lederman 3-28
London Maccabi Vale 1st 205-7 Jeremy Harris 41, Neil Lederman 37 not out, Alex Haffner 35
LMV won by 3 wickets

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SKLP 137 (39.2 overs) Kalpesh 37, Traub 3-15
MAL 83 (33.3 overs)
SKLP won by 54 runs
SEE MATCH REPORT

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GREATER MANCHESTER AMATEUR LEAGUE
Forresters 124
South Manchester Sports 106 all-out
South lost by 18 runs
SEE MATCH REPORT

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Olympic 185 Ray Tammam 46
Manchester Maccabi 120-8
Maccabi lost by 65 runs
SEE MATCH REPORT

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CARDIFF MIDWEEK CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION THREE
Old Atradians 118-9 (18 overs) Stefan Rollnick (4 wickets)
Cardiff Maccabi 114-7 (18 overs) Neil Schwartz 34, Joe Jacobson 30
Cardiff lost by four runs
SEE MATCH REPORT

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FRIENDLY

Old Parkonian’s Sunday ‘B’ 136-8 (30 overs) Danny Myers 3-18
Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue CC 104 (26 overs)
Chigwell lost by 32 runs
SEE MATCH REPORT

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Godalming 188-6 (40 overs)
Downsiders 190-4 (31 overs) Mikey Tilles 59
Downsiders beat Godalming by 6 wickets

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COLTS
Cockfosters Under 13s 66-5
London Maccabi Vale Cricket Club Under 13s 69-4
LMV won by 6 wickets
SEE MATCH REPORT

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London Maccabi Vale Cricket Club Under 13s 114-2 Gidon Katten 31
Southgate Adelaide Under 13s 96-6
LMV won by 18 runs
SEE MATCH REPORT

Maccabi Masters round-up: May 20

Jeremy Silverstone — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:34:28 +0100

Division Two champions Glenthorne United B ended their season – and the glittering management era of John Featherman – with a 6-4 win over Marshside.

An inspired by a four-goal haul for Gary Adams and a brace from Sid Shaw saw them home.

An emotional Featherman said: "It's great to sign off having won back-to-back titles, and I want to thank a great bunch of guys for making this such an enjoyable couple of years."

Brady B also signed off with a win, as two goals from Marc Herman and an own goal gave them a 3-2 win over Clayhall. Ashley Marks and Geoff Isaacs replied for Clayhall.

Super-sub Wise helps Lions Masters retain trophy

Jeremy Silverstone — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:55:21 +0100

London Maccabi Lions snatched a dramatic late victory to retain the Nathan Horwitz Maccabi Masters Division 2 Cup following a thrilling final at Barnet’s Underhill Stadium.

Two stunning injury-time goals from super-sub Paul Wise broke the hearts of an EDRS team which had come so close to victory.

With Lions’ leading scorer Marc Morris unavailable for the match, it was always going to be a closely-fought encounter, but EDRS soon established control of the game, with their trademark brand of slick, economical passing creating several good chances.

Phil Silver blazed a golden opportunity over the bar when it seemed easier to score, then Mark Kingston and Tony Platman failed to convert decent openings.

Despite the efforts of former-EDRS midfielder Barry Silkman to generate a meaningful rhythm, Lions struggled to make a significant impression on the match, but with their luck holding, and defender Barnett Horwitz mopping up several promising EDRS moves, the teams reached the interval without any score.

After the break, with EDRS having the advantage of the Underhill slope, the Blues continued to enjoy a greater share of possession, and it seemed like only a matter of time before they would break the deadlock.

Lions’ cause was further hampered by injuries to player-manager David Pollock and Lee Cohen, leaving Darren Coon as the sole striker, but despite being without the support he can usually rely upon, he managed to worry the EDRS defence on two or three occasions, but each time failed to make the decisive strike.

And even when substitute Paul Wise came on for Lions to support Coon, the mercurial Nigel Conway kept them at bay with a series of typically committed challenges.

EDRS continued to plug away, and edged ever closer to getting their just rewards, but with the crossbar denying first Ian Leader’s free kick and then Simon Scheffer's long-range shot, it began to feel as if they might live to regret their missed chances.

With the game approaching the end of 90 minutes, and a penalty-shoot out seeming inevitable, the game turned on its head.

EDRS manager Ian Leader, being acutely aware of the need to have his preferred penalty-takers on the pitch at the final whistle, then watched in agony as Lions summoned a burst of energy in the 91st minute to counter-attack down the left, and after riding a last-gasp tackle, Wise struck a fierce drive under EDRS ‘keeper Larry Radivan to give Lions an improbable lead.

Unbridled joy from the exhausted Lions contrasted with the despair throughout the EDRS camp, but the drama was not over.

Throwing everything forward, EDRS contrived yet another chance, and in the melee, the ball rolled agonisingly along the Lions goalline. Without the benefit of technology and replays, no-one will know whether the ball crossed the threshold, but experienced referee Nigel Kyte and his even-more experienced assistant Ken Goldman waved play on, and it was to be EDRS’s last effort.

Concerned only to relieve the pressure, Lions focused on getting the ball out of their own half, and with EDRS still desperate for an equaliser, they were finally put to the sword as a long cross from the right was met by a left foot volley from Wise which was as sweet as it was unstoppable.

The final whistle sounded to put an end to EDRS’s agony, and the bemused disbelief of their players and supporters was countered by the equal but opposite disbelieving rapture of the Lions.

The EDRS players shook their heads, in shock that final victory had once again eluded them, particularly having played such wonderful football and created so many chances.

But in the end, the resolute Lions spirit endured. They rode their luck, they kept going against the blue tide, and somehow held firm. And then came Paul Wise.

This match was a magnificent advertisement for Masters Football, played in a tremendous spirit, and entertaining the crowd with a fascinating battle between two of Masters’ longest-established teams.

The relief was plain to see on the face of Lions captain, Mark Jacob, as he lifted the Nathan Horwitz Trophy, but he and his teammates were quick to acknowledge the EDRS performance, exemplifying their genuine respect for Ian Leader’s style and ethos.

But whilst EDRS will look back for days and weeks and wonder how they didn’t win the Cup, it’s goals that count, and London Maccabi Lions will be the name engraved on the Trophy.

Hendon A finish season in style

Danny Caro — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:01:42 +0100

Hendon star Ari Last scored in both games as the Reds finished the season in style. Danny Caro looks back on the final weekend on the JC MSFL season.

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JC MSFL GOLDEN BOOT WINNER
30 goals - Craig Sandford (Glenthorne United B)

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JC MSFL PREMIER DIVISION