Williams in for Israel test
to play three defenders there while our main striker, Craig Edwards, needs ankle reconstruction. At the moment we can’t even buy a goal, let alone pick up points, but we have to keep working hard and we will turn things around. I’m confident of that.” Abrahams insists the mood in the squad remains positive despite a run of five consecutive defeats. “The atmosphere is still great and there is a great camaraderie and determination to finish the season strongly in the league and to have a good run in the Supplementary Cup which starts for us in two weeks.”
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ADAM ELLIS (2) boosted his chances of winning the Golden Boot as Bayern maintained their title challenge by beat the Pirates. Ellis moved on to 25 goals, with joint-player-manager Alon Pinhas sealing the win. Aron Gale replied for the Pirates. Bayern coboss Daniel Holder commented: “Joe Nyman was brilliant in goal in a win that helps us keep the pressure on the leaders Mill Hill Dons whom we play on Sunday.”
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AARON DIAS described new recruit Daniel Garfinkle as “a great addition to the club” after the former Redbridge striker scored four times in the demolition of Faithfold. The win was cemented by an own goal, with David Leiwy pulling one back for Faithfold. “After last week’s heroic cup performance, we knew today wouldn’t be as easy as everyone thought,” said Dias. “Faithfold brought in a few players from their A-team which made for a good game, but in truth once the first goal went in the result was never in doubt.”
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4 1 success. NLR manager Sam Rose said: “I’m very relieved but felt we deserved it on the balance of play. The boys showed what they can do when they work for each other. Now we want to finish the season as strongly as possible.” Hertswood’s Jacob Emanuel remarked: “Unfortunately, we had several dropouts on the morning of the match and, ultimately, fitness told.”
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FOOTBALL SIAN Williams will oversee Maccabi GB’s girls’ football squad ahead of this summer’s inaugural Maccabi Youth Games in Israel.
A former England international, Williams helped Arsenal Ladies to the domestic treble twice. She has also managed the Wales women’s national team and has held roles at Watford and with the Hertfordshire Schools FA head coach for girls under-14 and under-16.
Having earned 20 England caps, Williams was part of the 1995 World Cup squad to reach the quarter-finals in Sweden.
Williams said: “My time living abroad gave me an interest in meeting people from different cultures and countries which is exactly what the Maccabi Youth Games are all about.
“I am hugely looking forward to meeting the players and the rest of the delegation to experience life in a country I have not visited before.”