Mark Rosegreen

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Mark Rosegreen — a scorer at the Hawthorns in action during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Fisher Athletic

Mark Rosegreen — a scorer at the Hawthorns in action during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Fisher Athletic Mark Rosegreen at the Hawthorns

● Mark Rosegreen — a scorer at the Hawthorns in action during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Fisher Athletic

Would VS swap their cup glory?

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Now again — the opportunity for VS to face a local team from the First Division came up to the Hawthorns. VS can be seen as having two opportunities to push at the very end of the table, or perhaps to look to this after a two month injury gap — a new right-forward to get forward.

We have long stood firm on VS teams, and with their first season we have a new man in the cup. It's time to face the table — or more than VS set it up that way.

The two-year stint in the cup has proved VS's worth, and now a team challenge by Charles and Rosegreen drew cheers in the box in the round match.

A £21,000 signing from Cork City.

Larkins about VS Rugby's Ian Crawley — pictures this dramatic pass taken up by Birmingham's Nigel Larkins.

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Look out for new explosive striking combination at VS

Look out for new explosive striking combination at VS Look out for new

Look out for new explosive striking combination at VS

MARK ROSEGREEN, the striker who came in from the cold, has confirmed himself as a key figure in VS Rugby's push for the Beazer Homes League title.

Five goals in five starts — four of them VS victories — have convinced manager Jimmy Knox that Rosegreen's form has hit a new peak. And he is relishing the prospect of pairing Rosegreen and Ian Crawley in a potentially explosive spearhead.

Rosegreen missed the first four league games of the season because of a contract dispute, Knox refusing to compromise the club's wages structure. But he explained this week: "I listened to the points Mark had to make, he listened to me, and in the end we were able to come to an agreement.

"I think he's delighted everything has been sorted out because he's certainly playing as well as at any time in career.

"He is an instinctive striker — he picks up the sort of six-yard chances that can swing a game — and we have definitely looked sharper for having him up front.

"I think he and Ian could prove an ideal combination and hopefully we will soon be able to find out.

"Ian has been coming on very well in training and he could even be ready for a run-out in the reserves next Saturday."

Knox took advantage of Rugby's free mid-week to check out next Saturday's FA Cup opponents West Midlands league side Henley Rovers clinch a 2-0 replay verdict against Rounds Town.

And he was left in no doubt that Rovers, beaten finalists in last season's FA Cup, can present a formidable hurdle in Valley's path towards a possible Cup jackpot.

"They're a good, strong side and their fans certainly give you a very warm welcome," said Knox.

"I'm not worried about the tie, but at the same time we can't afford to drop below the standards we have set if we hope to get any further."

On form: Mark Rosegreen has found goal touch

photo, article, VS Rugby

NON-LEAGUE SOCCER — FA Cup 1st qualifying round

NON-LEAGUE SOCCER — FA Cup 1st qualifying round NON-LEAGUE SOCCER — FA

NON-LEAGUE SOCCER — FA Cup 1st qualifying round

Rosegreen at the double

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STAMFORD achieved Wednesday glory three years before VS, running for the final fourth appearance.

But the Double proved once — apart it — and three of its sort: the season from many a Vs pick for Jimmy Berlin. Road had became a life blood of the club operating in a non-knocking competition it doesn't get you more than 1.

Stamford had Barron and defender David Parker cautioned as VS went into a second half period of mode with magnicently controlled approach football and flowing four and five man moves.

But Rosegreen's announcement was typical pragmatic. "It would have been nice to have scored more, but one each day is a good performance for the side playing in a knock-out competition it doesn't get you more than 1."

"We're in the next round and we can't afford to miss out this chance for VS to mature any sense of urgency about it," said assistant Frank Swannell and Andy Holla retiled the woodwork and provided momentary confidence in the to the centre-circle in search of diversion.

And Mick Shearer was unlucky to see the box dive only presented which would have been a certain extra goal. Rosegreen played the right pass from the right.

Rosegreen was VS's man of the match for a lot of hard work which only just shone that of every other player.

But it was Butterworth's opportunism which earned him his 17th goal of the season. He battled at Mark Keen's possession and won a good tackle — which saw the ball settle for him to run past Oliver and about the open goal.

Mark Rosegreen: Two goals

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VS Rugby players celebrate with the trophy, mobbed by supporters on the pitch

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That 'Rosey' feeling

That 'Rosey' feeling That 'Rosey' feeling

That 'Rosey' feeling

Eddy Pincham with 'the Valley'

Two-goal Mark Rosegreen goes airborne against Stamford Town in the FA Cup at Butlin Road on Saturday and almost overhead kicks a third goal for VS Rugby. Picture: Dave Burnham.

VS Rugby manager Jimmy Knox — enjoying the best start to any of his 11 seasons at Butlin Road — has warned his side against complacency when it rejoins the Beazer Premier League programme against Gravesend at Butlin Road on Saturday (3pm).

Mid-table Gravesend — littered with ex-clubs and managed by Eddie McCluskey who has won the FA Trophy twice — arrive at Butlin Road still smarting from their recent 9-0 drubbing by Trowbridge.

But manager Knox, six wins and a draw from his first eight league games and top of the league, was quick to warn that that embarrassing Saturday defeat was followed by Gravesend beating one of the sides he expects to be near the top at the end of the season — Cambridge City.

"We do not take any opposition lightly, and we

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CUPPA 'ROSY GLEE'

CUPPA 'ROSY GLEE' CUPPA 'ROSY GLEE'

CUPPA 'ROSY GLEE'

VS Rugby were at their brilliant best on Tuesday night.

Butlin Road's renowned cup fighters began adding some glory to its bread and butter league season, writes Eddy Pincham.

They teamwork harassed its way to a first win over Dartford in seven meetings over three seasons.

Dartford were left with a big hill to climb in the second leg at Butlin Road on meeting in an attempt to claim this trophy for a third successive season.

The pressure VS put on the Kent side was so great that it forced two spectacular first half goals from striker Mark Rosegreen in the 28th minute and midfielder Steve Butterworth in the 36th.

Dartford were full of retreat when 'Rosy' Rosegreen nicked his fifth goal for the club. Butterworth brought it about for them at his fifth goal for the club.

VS Rugby 2 Dartford 1

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from striker Mark Rosegreen in the 28th minute and midfielder Steve Butterworth in the 36th.

Dartford were full of retreat when 'Rosy' Rosegreen nicked his fifth goal for the club. Butterworth brought it about for them.

It was Butterworth's opportunism which earned him his 17th goal of the season. He battled at Mark Keen's possession and won a good tackle which saw the ball settle for him to run past Oliver and about the open goal.

Ian Brown's desperation sliding tackle nudged the ball onto a post and on a post and on.

Acting manager Knox who looked after things while Jimmy Knox recovers from his knee problem, said: "The side did a wonderful job.

"We came to close Dartford down and not allow them to play. That is what we achieved."

● VS striker Mark 'Rosy' Rosegreen caught in near saluting fashion before he put away Steve Butterworth's initial shot against Dartford for the first goal on Tuesday. Pictures: Dave Burnham.

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Clarke injured as VS land deserved point

Clarke injured as VS land deserved point Clarke injured as VS

Clarke injured as VS land deserved point

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VS RUGBY produced one of their best displays of the season last night to dent second-placed Gloucester's Beazer Premier title-winning chances.

A City league record crowd of 2,550 watched VS force Gloucester to go into their last game at Bromsgrove on Saturday still two points behind leaders Farnborough.

But it was at some cost. Three minutes into the second half former Nuneaton full-back Tony Clarke was injured in desperate goal saving tackle.

He was stretchered off and taken by ambulance to City's Royal Hospital with suspected fractured leg.

Mark Rosegreen gave VS a third minute lead, heading home from two yards out after Mark Boyland beat his marker and centred along the byline.

City hit back when a ball broke clear of VS's defence at a corner and Jeff Meacham fired home in the 18th minute.

They took the lead in the 77th. Mick Martin was pressured out of holding a corner and Jason Eaton headed in.

Boyland finished his fine game three minutes later with another byline dash and centre. Andy Geddes's drive bounced off the keeper and Boyland made the ground to score.

Mark Rosegreen: On target

photo, article, VS Rugby

Cup of 'Rosy glee'

Cup of 'Rosy glee' Cup of 'Rosy glee'

Cup of 'Rosy glee'

Transfer listed striker Mark Rosegreen threw VS a lifeline on Tuesday night with a goal seconds from the final whistle.

It was a late, late show which totally transformed the prospects.

"We played well enough to win," said manager Jimmy Knox.

"Before the goal we faced scoring three in the second leg at Butlin Road next Wednesday.

"The away goal counts double and now it means an easier task to get into the last sixteen."

Rob Smith threw away this almost inevitable early VS chance to make their better class football tell.

"The keeper got a hand to the ball as I went past him and the shot slipped off a defenders' calf," he later explained.

VS paid dearly in the 38th minute when Mick Shearer slid-it to rob Gary Grogan after Anthony Ebony and the slipping Nigel Niblett were left standing by Keith Lockhart's pace.

"It was a good, fair tackle and I won the ball," said Shearer.

But Corby ref Gerry Lee ordered otherwise and Lockhart beat Martin with the penalty.

Nine minutes after the restart central defender Nigel Niblett was blaming himself for the second Cambridge goal.

"I committed myself too early," he said of the missed challenge which saw Grogan run in to shot the ball past Martin.

Afterwards he spoke as if the world had fallen in on him. "I don't like us losing," he said.

Wayne Scally and Steve Ross interspered gritty displays with flair and Rosegreen was less than a foot away from at least a hat-trick.

He got his reward with just enough time to spare for play to go back to the centre circle and restart before the final whistle.

Mark Boyland helped the chance on its way with a twisting run to the byline for a centre Rosegreen was just inches from meeting.

And Rosegreen picked himself and VS up off the floor just in time to head home the follow-up cross from Smith on the opposite wing.

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● Mark Rosegreen whose league goal against Poole on Saturday heralded an injury time league cup strike at Cambridge on Tuesday. Picture: Dave Burnham.

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The celebrations begin with VS players being mobbed by jubilant youngsters.

● The celebrations begin with VS players being mobbed by jubilant youngsters. ● The celebrations begin

● The celebrations begin with VS players being mobbed by jubilant youngsters.

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Mark Rosegreen in action, shielding the ball from a defender

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Mark Rosegreen in action during a night match, evading a challenge

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Newest face at Butlin Road — Mark Rosegreen

Newest face at Butlin Road — Mark Rosegreen Newest face at Butlin

Newest face at Butlin Road — Mark Rosegreen

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Mark Rosegreen in action during a floodlit match, holding off two defenders

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Mark Rosegreen in action wearing a dark strip with Clarks sponsorship

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ROVERS striker Mark Rosegreen sets off on a promising run.

ROVERS striker Mark Rosegreen sets off on a promising run. ROVERS striker Mark Rosegreen

ROVERS striker Mark Rosegreen sets off on a promising run.

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Harriers buck up for Gola League bid

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Harriers buck up for Gola League bid

Following the Harriers' dismal Gola League display against Nuneaton it was suggested they needed to freshen up with two or three new faces from within the squad. Well, "We will be delighted," said management, as several key players have been associated with the club since, with the highlight being Alistair Robertson working from the middle of defence.

Several key players were expected to fill places this season, with Ian Benbow, Mick Jobbins and Pat Heard among those working from the Midland County Under-19 teams next Wednesday in the Midland League game.

When the Harriers played Walsall at the weekend — which had been criticised by the club — John Allen said: "We will be working from the group and will be using Alistair Robertson."

"We'll be delighted to be involved — we are a good team."

Harriers took back the lead on Wednesday in the Midland League game against Runcorn.

● Mark Rosegreen scored a brilliant goal against Runcorn.

Match reports round up

Harriers opened the scoring — Rosegreen from the kick off.

There was no score after six minutes — Woodhall and Graham Mackenzie after 45 minutes.

And then dribbled goalward. His quick snap shot beat several defenders reeling but the superb effort was also saved by Davies.

There were seconds of added time and then Rosegreen scored from the kick off.

The Harriers had begun 1–0 within seconds of proving and scoring with a long range shot to match the winner.

KIDDERMINSTER: Barton, Garth

– Andy Bissell

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Youth team squad photograph with mayor, players in white strip

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Mark Rosegreen. Our young striker hit the goal trail in recent matches against Worcester City and Runcorn.

Mark Rosegreen. Our young striker hit the goal trail in recent matches against Worcester City and Runcorn. Mark Rosegreen. Our young

Mark Rosegreen. Our young striker hit the goal trail in recent matches against Worcester City and Runcorn.

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Mark is called up

Mark is called up Mark is called up

Mark is called up

LOOKING every inch the part, Barrs Hill striker Mark Rosegreen proudly shows off his international blazer after being selected for England under-18 schoolboys. Rosegreen has been called up for matches against Scotland and Wales plus a tour of Switzerland. He's also alerted the attention of a flurry of League club scouts and has just spent the week with Southampton after being spotted during AP Leamington's extended FA Youth Cup run. Rosegreen is the first Coventry schoolboy to play for England since John Lee from Ernesford Grange two years ago.

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