Wollaton Pirates travelled to Bilsthorpe to play against Mansfield based side Innovate FC in the 3rd round of the County Cup.  Playing on an immaculate playing surface the Pirates soon found their swashbuckling swagger dominating early proceedings with some crisp passing football that even Arsene Wenger would have been proud of.

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Wollaton Pirates reserves earned there first league victory with a convincing 4-0 win over Butler Benfica. Wollaton Pirates started the game strong having a number of early chances but failed to score.

The Pirates entered this away match Vs rivals Punjab Colts on a high after some credible wins in recent weeks with many first team players missing. Today the Pirates welcomed back centre midfield duo Mark Long and Adam Campbell, as well as new signings Paul Markowski and Richard Bradley.

The second round of the Empal cup produced a thrilling tie as Wollaton Pirates Res edged past Elwes Arms. The game started very well for Elwes Arms as they raced in a 3 goal lead within 15 minutes of the tie. The first goal came from a weak attempt at goal which went through Pirates Keeper Matt Hoylands legs leading his fellow team mates to think he was still drunk from the night before. It was not long before Elwes got a second with a ball put between the Piratres centre halfs and the pace of the Elwes Arms striker allowed him to get past them and slot the ball nicely home. Elwes continued to pile on the pressure and were awarded with a third goal which came from a corner which was only half cleared landing to a man on the edge of the box who rifled the ball home from 20 yards.

Pirates progress to the third round of the EMPAL Cup with a win against Ardley

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To further add to the Pirates problems this season left back Alex Doyle was unavailable due to work commitments and midfielder Roberto Labbate got injured in the warm up so had to play in goal! With 9 outfield players unfit to start this game the Pirates were down to the bitter bones and had to rely on goalkeeper Rikki Turner to lead the line for them with tricky winger Roy Kileavy joining him hoping to fill the void left by the Labbate Fragola partnership!  Pre game Pirates manager Dino Labbate asked his  players to fight for every ball and give him 110%, if they did that he would have no complaints regardless of the result!