Fleetwood Hesketh

Ground 38

Match 39

West Lancs Premier

Ground Sea Cop Fylde Road

Fleetwood H 4-5 Tempest Utd

Kit All Blue

Admission Free

Att 35 est

Programme No

Distance Travelled 12 miles








Only a short trip to Fleetwood Hesketh , Southport , West Lancashire . Its situated between Lord Street the main shopping area and the Pleasure Beach . Parked up in the busy club car park . Tempest ( Green shirts ) are unbeaten in three while Fleetwood Hesketh have lost their last three .

F H started the game with ten men as one of their players was still in the dressing room . This seemed to give Tempest an early footing in the game , creating several chances before eventually finding the net from close range to make it 1-0 . By the time FH got into gear and equalised with their first opportunity after 20 minutes , Tempest should have been coasting by two or three nil .



Tempest produced exquisite passing moves looking like a top two side not second bottom and below FH in the league . They made it 2-1 after a long ball over the top was neatly slotted home under the keepers lunge . Fleetwood managed to square the match at 2-2 just before the break . Time to head upstairs to the club bar/lounge for a coffee (50p) . Super stuff , immaculate furnishings , tv , even a lush balcony . With the sun beaming down it felt like i was abroad on the French Riviera with an excellent view of the football and cricket pitch . Smart Clubhouse/Bar/lounge and Balcony Vantage Point .

Another Fleetwood Hesketh Equaliser . FH must have been told to step it uo in the second half as they looked a lot more menacing , sharp and alert . Tempest were under the cosh and i thought they may collapse after going behind 3-2 but they managed to get to grips with their opponents and turned the deficit into a lead after two quick goals . The game ebbed from one end to the other . The crowd had swelled too , perhaps the combination of the Liverpool v Man United game ending and a pulsating game on their doorstep tempted a few more into the ground . You had to admire both sides determination and fitness , thumping tackles , mazy runs , skill on the ball , misses , saves ; the game had everything . Fleetwood managed to make it 4-4 with a header from a corner . Tempest produced a qick-fire response , move and cross met with a sublime header into the net , 5-4 Tempest . The last 5 or 10 minutes seemed like a lifetime especially to Tempest who didn't know whether to ' stick or twist .' Take the ball to the corner or shoot at goal , nail biting stuff . When the whistle blew , Tempest were ' over the moon , ' sensational game and an absolute delight to watch . Fantastic entertainment and a super venue .

Match Officials 9/10 Kept the game flowing - dealt with players well without being over bearing and petty .



Fleetwood Hesketh photos January 28, 2012">