WG Parr Trophy - 2009/2010 Sponsored by Westernsport Trophies of Chippenham

The Final - Sunday 11 April 2010

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WG Parr Trophy Report by Mr. M Schneider - Publications Secretary

FC Jager crowned WG Parr Trophy winners

Melksham based FC Jager are the new Westernsport Trophies-sponsored WG Parr Trophy winners following their impressive 3-0 final victory over the favourites AFC Bell in front of a healthy crowd at Corsham Town’s Southbank Ground who defied the elements as the sun for the first time in a few days failed to shine but the football on the pitch was good enough to warm the watching supporters.

First division Bell started the game the better side as their third division opponents struggled to keep hold of the ball but Jager eventually found their feet and had the first real chance of the game which fell to Lee Jackson when Gary Higdon cut the ball back from out wide and Jackson hit the ball at the keeper Steve Bolwell who saved brilliantly to tip the shot over the bar.
Jager were defending well and catching Bell on the counter attack on several occasions, but with both teams failing to take any of their first half chance it remained 0-0 after the first 45 minutes.

The second half saw Jager start the livelier of the sides and only a sublime second half performance from Bell keeper Bolwell who produced a save after save to keep the scores level.

Jager eventually found a way past Bolwell to break the deadlock, another counter attack saw Gary Higdon hook the ball into the box where Lee Jackson powerfully headed the ball home at the back post.

Jager were lifted by the goal and they were soon two-up when a handball in the area gave Nick Ridout the chance to make it 2-0 from the spot and Ridout stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way.

The game was well and truly over when a corner was headed home by James Eatough and Jager were more than happy to shut up shop for the final 15 minutes as they saw the game out to claim their first piece of silverware in only their second season on the league.

Steve Bolwell’s heroics in goal for Bell duly won him the player of the match award but Jagers man of the match was Carl Harfield who was an absolute rock at the back for Barry Holloway’s team.

Mike Hopkins captain of FC Jager collected the WG Parr Trophy from Ken Clarke from competition sponsors Westernsport Trophies, Ken Clarke also present Bell’s keeper Bolwell with the award for player of the match.
 

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