2003-04 News Archive

The first team's postponed Polymac Services League Cup Final tie with Stratford Town will now take place on Saturday 7th August at a venue to be confirmed.

The first team's Polymac Services League Cup Final tie with Stratford Town was called off an hour or so before kick-off due to water logging of Willenhall Town's pitch at Noose Lane pitch. The new date and possibly venue of the tie will be announced in due course.

An abridged article from the Walsall Advertiser by Neil Rose (Sports Editor):

Rushall Olympic may still have silverware to play for this season but they are already planning ahead for the 2004/05 league campaign.

The Pics take on Stratford Town tonight in the Polymac Services League Cup Final as they bid to win the competition for a second time in three years. Reclaiming the trophy would provide a happy end to what has been a mixed season for Rushall, who had to settle for a mid-table finish in the Alliance. That has been partly due to a cost-cutting exercise, which saw a number of established players leave the club to be replaced by new faces coming through the youth ranks. That has helped the club pay for new Conference-standard dressing rooms, which will be built at Dales Lane during the summer. However, manager John Allen has now decided to reinvest in the playing side during the summer in a bid to build a squad good enough to end the club's long wait for promotion. To focus his efforts on the task in hand, Allen has also decided to step down as club chairman and is appealing for a local businessman to come in and fill the role.

"John feels his role as chairman was interfering with his job as team manager, which is what he wants to be first and foremost," club secretary Pete Athersmith explained. "We are now looking for a local businessman with a strong interest in football to become the new chairman, to invest in the club and help us bring in the quality players we need to fulfill our aim for next season - to win the league."

The restructuring has already begun with Allen currently in talks to bring in a couple of experienced players to add to his youthful squad. The main target is a prolific and powerful striker, with Athersmith admitting that Rushall's season had been undermined by a lack of goals. "If we had (Willenhall's) John Quilt in our team this season, we would have gone up," he claimed. "The defence and midfield have been solid, we just haven't been able to take our chances."

Anyone interested in taking up the chairman's position at Rushall Olympic should call Pete Athersmith on 07909 792422 or contact the club via the web site.

Rushall will entertain Walsall in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 31st July.

The first team ended their Alliance campaign with a visit to Studley and disappointingly went down by two goals to one. An inconsistent season was perfectly summed up at The Beehive where Rushall took an early 3rd minute lead through the in-form Kirk Maragh (his third goal in three games) and then proceeded to miss several opportunities to extend their advantage, before defensive frailties saw them tumble to defeat in the second half. Click here for the match report

The reserve team travelled to third placed Hinckley United in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division and came away with an extremely creditable 0-0 draw to confirm their mid table finish.

The youth team travelled to take on Atherstone United in their final game of their Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division campaign and romped home to a superb 6-1 victory to confirm their mid-table placing. Rushall's highest victory since the reformation of the youth section was achieved thanks to a hat-trick from James Francis and one each from James Allen, Kurt White and Anthony Keegan, his first goal in probably his last game in an Olympic shirt. The lads were simply too quick, too strong and too well organised for their opponents in a game played at Bolehall Swifts' ground.

The first team entertained third placed neighbours Willenhall Town and went down by a 2-1 margin thanks, on the whole, to some overly charitable defending. The visitors top scorer John Quilt was gifted a goal on a silver platter in each half to ensure that the Alliance championship will now be decided upon the final day of the season. However, the visitor's rear guard also appeared less than comfortable on occasions and were eventually forced to survive a nervy final ten minutes after the Pic's pulled a goal back through their own top scorer Kirk Maragh. Click here for the match report

Rushall Olympic's U-16's side will take on Walsall Junior Youth League First Division outfit Holy Name in the Final of the R.F. Edwards Cup on Tuesday 18th May 2004. The game will be staged in the prestigious surroundings of Walsall's Bescot Stadium with a 7.00 pm kick-off. PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE LADS

Under 16's: ROFC 1 - 0 Forest CFC "A" (R.F. Edwards Cup Semi-Final)

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Congratulations to Rushall Olympic's U-16's side who have reached the Final of the R.F. Edwards Cup and will now play First Division outfit Holy Name.

Under 14's: ROFC 0 - 4 Beechdale

Under 9's: ROFC 0- 0 FC Premier

Under 9's: Wyrley Tigers 2 - 0 ROFC

The first team travelled to Boldmere St Michaels in an Alliance encounter and were forced to come from 2-1 behind early in the second half to record a comprehensive 4-2 victory at Church Road. Rushall took a 6th minute lead through Kirk Maragh, but were pegged back midway through the first period before falling behind early in the second half. However, an own goal from defender Price just prior to the hour mark gave the visitors an unlikely life line, before strikes in the 80th and 85th minutes from Kirk Maragh and Mark Holdcroft wrapped up all three points for the Pic's. Click here for the match report

The reserve team travelled to Gresley Rovers in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division and went down to a narrow 2-1 defeat. Youth team player Steve Bell netted the Pic's consolation goal as Rushall fielded possibly the youngest ever reserve by the club, where the maximum age was no more than 20 years old.

The youth team entertained Gresley Rovers in the final home game of their Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division campaign as the Pic's recorded an excellent 3-0 victory to boost their placing in the table. Goals from Darrius Bassett, James Francis and Craig Turton (from Rushall Olympic’s U-16's side) eased Rushall to a convincing win as the U-18's played arguably some of their best football of the season with Liam Givens, in particular, catching the eye.

Under 16's: ROFC 6 - 0 Brownhills White

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Under 14's: FC Premier Falcons 0 - 1 ROFC

Under 11's: ROFC 1 - 8 Great Barr Harriers

Under 9's: ROFC 1- 0 Cresswell Wolves

Under 9's: ROFC 0 - 1 Wyrley Panthers

The first team entertained Oldbury United in a typically uninspring end-of-season Alliance encounter and were eventually fortuntate to earn a 1-1 draw after taking a 10th minute lead thanks to a powerful header from Steve McCartan's corner and then proceeded to allow their guests back into the game. Oldbury had to wait until the 81st to capitilise on their hosts apparent generosity when Ben Smith needlessly hacked down an opponent in the box and Les Palmer slotted the resulting penalty kick home past the unluck Danny Watson, who managed to get a hand to the ball. Click here for the match report and pictures

The reserve team entertained second placed Tamworth in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division and turned around a half-time defecit to claim an excellent 1-1 draw thanks to a second half strike from top scorer Solomon Griffiths.

The first team entertained lowly neighbours Pelsall Villa and recorded a narrow but well deserved 1-0 victory thanks to a 9th minute goal from Steve McCartan, the midfielder's first strike of the season. The result means that Pelsall are now doomed to finish in the bottom three of the Midland Football Alliance table and will have to wait to see if they manage to escape the threat of releagtion. Click here for the match report and pictures

Under 16's: Bescot Swifts 2 - 5 ROFC (Edwards Cup 3rd Round)

The U-16's pulled off an excellent to progress forward into the Semi-Final of the competition. Congratulations lads!

Under 14's: Smethwick ST 10 - 0 ROFC

The first team entertained second placed Quorn and slumped to what turned out to be a disappointing 1-0 defeat after they controlled the game for long periods, but failed to punish their less than impressive Leicestershire opponents. The visitors snatched the winner in the 70th minute when Craig Noble was allowed to head home totally unmarked from close range. However, Rushall were left infuriated ten minutes from full time as they were denied a perfectly legitimate penalty when Aaron Bishop was blatantly tripped in the Quorn penalty area. Apart from the referee, the visitors also had to thank their custodian Matt Nurse for keeping Rushall at bay several times throughout the contest. Click here for the match report and pictures

The youth team entertained Hednesford Town in a Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division fixture and went down to a narrow single goal defeat.

The first team entertained Bridgnorth Town in the 2nd Leg of the Polymac Services League Cup Semi-Final and secured a deserved 2-1 victory over their Shropshire rivals to claim a place in the Final for the second time in three years. Olympic opened their account in the 27th minute through Kirk Maragh, before doubling their advantage just before the hour when Mark Holdcroft netted with a textbook finish. Although the visitors grabbed a consolation goal fifteen minutes from full time, Rushall were never in any danger and they now take on Stratford Town in the Final at Willenhall Town's Noose Lane ground on Thursday 6th May. Click here for the match report

Under 16's: Brownhills White 1 - 2 ROFC (Edwards Cup 2nd Round)

Under 14's: Silverdale "C" 6 - 0 ROFC (Veejay Trophy 2nd Round)

Under 11's: Yew Tree 3 - 0 ROFC (Steve Richards Cup 2nd Round)

Under 9's: Bush Bullets 1 - 0 ROFC

Under 9's: ROFC 2 - 0 Willenhall Swifts

The first team made their first ever visit to the new "allpay-park" home of Westfields, but returned home from Herefordshire pointless after a very disappointing single goal defeat. Rushall's defensive frailties were once again exposed during the second period as the home side clinched all three points.

The reserve team entertained Quorn in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division and went down to a single goal defeat.

The first team travelled to Bridgnorth Town in the 1st Leg of the Polymac Services League Cup Semi-Final and returned from Shropshire with a 0-0 draw and are now highly confident of finishing the job off next Tuesday evening. After spurning a series of early chances, late Olympic substitute Dave Read went the closest as his powerful header from Steve McCartan's corner on the stroke of full time cannoned off the crossbar for a goal kick. Rushall's Aaron Bishop was named as "Man of the Match". Click here for the match report

The youth team entertained 3rd placed Castle Vale K.H. in a Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division fixture and recorded an excellent 2-0 victory to boost their placing in the table.

Under 14's: ROFC 4 - 3 Dartmouth Diamonds

Under 11's: Wednesbury SU 12 - 0 ROFC

Under 9's: Wyrley Tigers 2 - 1 ROFC

Under 9's: ROFC 1 - 1 FC Premier

The first team made their first ever visit to Coalville Town but were eventually disappointed to come away with a 3-3 draw after going 3-0 up by the 47th minute. Goals from Kirk Maragh and Aaron Bishop in the 4th and 5th minutes stunned the home side, while the former netted his second just after the interval. Unfortunately, Olympic's defensive frailties were once again exposed to the full as Coalville netted three goals in a 24 minute spell to grab an unlikely draw.

The reserve team entertained Gresley Rovers in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division and recorded a useful 1-0 victory.

The first team bowed out of the Staffordshire Senior Cup 2-0 to high-flying Dr Martens League Premier Division outfit Stafford Rangers in the Semi-Final stage of the Staffordshire Senior Cup at Dales Lane. However, Rushall Olympic are considering making a formal complaint to the Football Association after the game was marred by crowd problems. Some Pic's players had to be separated from Stafford "supporters" at full time after a scuffle broke out following alleged inflammatory comments made by the visiting spectators. Click here for full story

The youth team travelled to Hednesford Town in a Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division fixture and went down to a narrow single goal defeat.

Under 12's: Forest Star 2 - 0 ROFC (The Ron Smith Trophy)

Under 9's: FC Premier 1 - 0 ROFC

Under 9's: ROFC 1 - 3 Wyrley Tigers

The reserve team travelled to Worcester City in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division and were unlucky to go down to a single goal defeat.

The first team's home game with Willenhall Town in the Midland Football Alliance was called off for safety reasons after the Dales Lane stand roof was partially blown off due to gail forced winds. The game itself would have been severely marred by the high winds had it taken place.

Under 16's: ROFC 4 - 2 Pelsall Villa

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Under 14's: Wyrley Juniors 3 - 6 ROFC

Under 12's: Brownhills Colts 3 - 2 ROFC

Under 11's: Beechdale 3 - 1 ROFC

Under 9's: Shire Oak Swifts 2 - 0 ROFC

Under 9's: ROFC 0 - 3 Hednesford Town

The first team travelled to Rocester and, for want of a better description, were comprehensively embarrassed by the league leaders as they crashed to their heaviest ever Midland Football Alliance defeat, thanks to a 6-0 surrender. Click here for the match report

The reserve team entertained to Oadby Town in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division and romped home to an excellent 4-0 success. Goals from Steve Bell, Ben Porter and a brace from Andy Malcolm saw the Pic's comfortably home.

The first team travelled to Hednesford Town in a Staffordshire Senior Cup Quarter-Final tie and shocked their Dr Martens League Premier Division hosts with two goals in stoppage time to claim a fully deserved 2-0 victory. With the home fans beginning to leave Keys Park thinking their side had done enough to claim a replay at Dales Lane, Jason Lanns rifled home at the second attempt after fine work by Steve McCartan and straight from the restart defender Gibson inexplicably sliced the ball into his own net under minimal pressure to seal a mouth watering Semi-Final tie for the Pic's at home to Stafford Rangers. Click here for the match report

The youth team entertained Tamworth in a Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division fixture and earned a useful 1-1 draw against a team who had beaten them 4-0 in the reverse fixture last month. The game also marked the debut of Under-16's player Craig Turton, a tricky and pacy forward.

The reserve team travelled to Bedworth United and claimed a useful point thanks to a one-all draw. Incredibly, this was the second strings first stalemate of the campaign in any competition.

The first team have recived the best possible draw in the Semi-Final of the Polymac Services League Cup as they take on Bridgnorth Town over two legs, having missed out on the big two of Stratford Town and Stourbridge. The first leg will take place at Crown Meadow on Tuesday 30th March, while the 2nd leg will take place at Dales Lane a week later on Tuesday 6th April, both with a kick-off time of 7.45 pm.

Two of our Under-16's team, namely James Ellis, a talented midfielder/forward and Stuart Evans, a strong left back, were both selected to play for the County Under-16's representative side today. News courtesy of Mac Moon-Taylor.

Under 16's: ROFC 4 - 1 Great Barr Falcons

Under 14's: Wednesbury SU 2 - 1 ROFC

Under 11's: Great Barr Harriers 1 - 0 ROFC

Under 9's: ROFC 0- 0 Bush Bullets

Under 9's: Wyrley Panthers 1 - 2 ROFC

The first team entertained Biddulph Victoria and gained a well deserved 2-0 victory to extended their unbeaten home run to eight games in 2004. Second half strikes from birthday boy Dave Read (33 today) on 54 minutes and skipper Richard Brown on 64 minutes earned ten-man Rushall Olympic a useful three points in a game marred by over zealous refereeing. Midfielder Jason Lanns saw red for a second bookable offence after merely questioning the match official, while four more of his team mates were also cautioned in a game that that didn't even feature a single bad tackle. Click here for the match report & pictures

The youth team entertained Atherstone United in a Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division fixture and recorded their first victory since before Christmas thanks to a single goal.

The first team entertained neighbours Grosvenor Park in the Quarter-Final of the Polymac Services League Challenge Cup and progressed through to the last four of the competition thanks to a narrow 2-1 victory. Despite conceeding a late goal, an opener from Kirk Maragh just before the half hour mark and a Mark Holdcroft effort after an hour saw the Pic's through to the Semi-Final stage of a trophy they last won two years ago. Click here for the match report

Under 16's: ROFC 0 - 0 Forest CFC "A"

Under 14's: Bustleholme Bullets 7 - 6 ROFC

Under 12's: Bustleholme Lions 1 - 1 ROFC

Under 11's: ROFC 0 - 8 Yew Tree

The first team travelled to Barwell in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and were beaten 1-0 thanks to a decidedly poor performance that also cost them their nine match unbeaten run. The deciding goal arrived in the 70th minute. Click here for the match report

The reserve team romped home to a resounding 6-1 victory over high flying neighbours Chasetown at Dales Lane in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division. First team striker Kirk Maragh turned out to be the hat-trick hero for the second string on the day.

The first team travelled to Alvechurch and gained a useful 3-2 victory to extended their unbeaten Alliance run to nine games. An early opener by Greg Walters and a second from Neil Hesson midway through the first period gave the vivitors a commanding lead. However, Alvechurch pulled one back three minutes before the interval, before a Richard Brown penalty on the stroke of half time gave Olympic a 3-1 lead. A relatively poor second half display from the Pic's almost cost them dear when the home side pulled back an 81st minute goal and in the dying seconds they also had a "goal" disallowed. The result saw the first team move up into a seasonal best 11th position in the table. Click here for the match report

The youth team entertained leaders Gornal Athletic in a Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division fixture and finished up on the end of a 5-0 hammering.

Under 14's: Darlaston Town 3 - 5 ROFC

Under 12's: ROFC 2 - 3 Bustleholme Lions

Under 11's: Pheasey Albion 9 - 0 ROFC

Under 9's: Cresswell Wolves 0 - 2 ROFC

Under 9's: Willenhall Swifts 2 - 0 ROFC

The first team entertained rock bottom Stafford Town in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and romped home to an easy 4-0 victory. Had it not been for the heroics of the Town 'keeper and the woodwork, Olympic would have rattled up a proverbial cricket score against the league's basement side. An opener from skipper Richard Brown and a second from Mark Holdcroft gave Rushall a comfortable 2-0 half-time lead. However, the expected avalanche of second half goals never materialised and late strikes from debutante substitute striker Solomon Griffiths and Neil Hesson gave the scoreline a more convincing appearance worthy of their overall dominance. Click here for the match report

The reserve team were beaten 0-2 away at Bromsgrove Rovers in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division. This was the second strings third league defeat on the trot.

There appear to be grumblings in the background that some teams based at Dales Lane do not receive the coverage they feel worthy of upon this web site and in the first team matchday programme. The response to these third party complaints is quite simple: If the web site administrator or programme editor do not receive relevant information or feedback directly from these respective parties, such as match reports and general news, then unfortunately since we do not specialise in mind reading we will not be in a position to promote your teams. Basically, you know the e-mail address, so it's up to you folks, not us!

Under 16's: Rushall 3 - 1 Aldridge FC

Under 14's: Silverdale "A" 11 - 0 Rushall

Under 12's: Chubb Sports 3 - 3 Rushall

Under 11's: Heath Hayes 12 - 0 Rushall

The first team travelled to Stourbridge and picked up an extremely useful point as they extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a goalless draw. Despite the final scoreline it was an entertaining game after which Rushall would have been disappointed that they failed to convert their chances into goals. Meanwhile, 'keeper Danny Watson was in top form to deny anything the Glassboys front runners could throw at him. Click here for the match report

The reserve team were beaten 3-2 at home against Bromsgrove Rovers in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division.

The first team travelled to eighth placed and early season Bridgnorth in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and earned an excellent 2-1. Despite going behind on the half hour mark, Rushall generally dominated the game and were back on level terms on the stroke of half time when Mark Holdcroft fired in one of his trademark edge of the box free-kicks. Olympic should have scored more during the second period but had to be satisfied with Aaron Bishop's 66th minute winner as he converted Ben Smith's initial long range drive. Click here for the match report

Under 14's: Rushall 1 - 3 FC Premier Falcons

Under 12's: Forest Star 2 - 4 Rushall

Under 11's: Rushall 0 - 11 Pheasey Albion

The first team entertained Oadby Town and were held to another uninspiring 0-0 draw where a little bit of magic in front of goal would certainly have clinched all three points. The Midland Football Alliance draw specialists have now recorded 13 stalemates in their 31 league games, 8 of which have been without a goal. Click here for the match report

The reserve team were beaten 3-1 away at Oadby Town in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division.

The reserve team entertained Express & Star League Premier Division outfit Bustleholme in the Quarter-Final for the Birmingham Midweek Floodlit Cup, but the underdogs interest ended in the competition following a 4-2 defeat.

The first team entertained second placed Stratford Town in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and stormed to a hugely deserved 3-2 victory to dent the high flying Warwickshire outfits title hopes - thanks to a fine brace from striker Kirk Maragh. Rushall opened their account on 18 minutes when Kirk Maragh converted Mark Holdcroft's corner, but the visitors bounced back with an equalising goal four minutes later. After the interval it was Stratford's turn to surge ahead, but within two minutes of going behind the Mark Holdcroft-Kirk Maragh combination proved too hot for the guests to handle. Rushall's winner came five minutes from the end of normal time when substitute Neil Hesson scored his first goal for the club. Click here for the match report

Under 14's: Rushall 5 - 1 Bustleholme Bullets

The reserve team continued their fine run of form with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Shepshed Dynamo at Dales Lane in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division. Rushall lead 2-0 at the interval thanks to Dave Read's powerful header and Sol Griffiths' close range conversion. The visitors pulled an early goal back after the break as home defender Rory McFarlane could only help the ball home into his own net during an attempted clearance. However, further strikes from Sol Griffiths (his fifth goal in three games) and Neil Hesson sealed a comprehensive victory for the Pic's.

The first teams game at Alvechurch was called off due to a water-logged pitch.

The first team travelled to high flying neighbours Willenhall Town in the Polymac Services League Cup 2nd Round and recorded an excellent 1-0 victory to progress through to the Quarter-Final stage of the competition. The decisive goal came on 18 minutes when good work by Greg Walters down the right flank saw him centre for Aaron Bishop who rose majestically above the Reds defence to powerfully head home into the bottom left corner from eight yards. A tremendous defensive display from the Dales Lane side, coupled with some effective counter attacking eventually saw Olympic through, despite being subjected to some heavy pressure from Willenhall late on as they reverted to a 3-3-4 formation.

Under 16's: Gt Barr Falcons 1 - 3 Rushall

Under 14's: Rushall 0 - 7 Silverdale "C"

Under 12's: Rushall 11 - 2 Cresswell "C"

Under 11's: Rushall 1 - 13 Bentley Comm

The first team entertained neighbours Grosvenor Park in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and despite surrendering a 2-0 lead by conceeding two sloppy second half goals within the space of a minute, the eventually ran out 3-2 winners. An opener on the half hour mark by Mark Holdcroft, who netted his seventh goal in as many starts, was added to by Greg Walters early in the second period. After the visitors drew level Kirk Maragh eventually headed homewhat turned out to be the winner with around twenty minutes remaining. Click here for the match report

The reserve teams game away at Hinckley United was called off due to a water-logged pitch.

Rushall Olympic left wing back Danny Coates has transferred to Alliance neighbours Willenhall Town. Once again the club lose another player who failed to mention to anyone that he was actually leaving Dales Lane, even though he attended training on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, former goal keeper Ryan Price, who had most recently been with Stourport Swifts, has transferred to Cradley Town.

The first team travelled to neighbours Chasetown and ground out yet another uninspiring 0-0 draw. The Midland Football Alliance draw specialists have now recorded 12 stalemates in their 28 league games, 7 of which have been without a goal. Click here for the match report

The reserve team bounced back from last weeks crushing at Rugby United in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division to recorded a fine 4-1 vistory over the counterparts from Worcester City at Dales Lane.

The first team travelled to take on Dr Martens League Western Division high-flyers Halesowen Town in a Birmingham Senior Cup 3rd Round tie and were extremely unfortunate to lose 1-0, courtesy of a late goal in the 81st minute. The Yeltz certainly breathed a massive sigh of relief at full time as Rushall had dominated the game for long periods by teaching their lofty opponents a thing or two about the passing game. However, luck was not on the visitors side and it is now Halesowen who go forward to entertain Walsall in the Quarter-Final of the competition. Click here for the match report

Under 16's: Norton 0 - 9 Rushall

Under 14's: Brownhills Comm 3 - 0 Rushall

Under 12's: Rushall 5 - 0 Cresswell "B"

Under 11's: Rushall 2 - 10 Wednesbury SU

The first team entertained Ludlow Town in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and surged into a 4-1 interval lead thanks to a vintage four goal burst from front runner Mark Holdcroft. The Rushall striker slotted home in the 3rd minute and curled in a beauty of free-kick from the edge of the box a minute later, before completing his hat-trick on 17 minutes by clinically rifling home from ten yards. Sloppy defending gave the visitors a life line two minutes later, before Mark Holdcroft netted his fourth in the 34th minute. The visitors pulled another goal back just before the hour mark and Olympic were made to sweat in a grand finale as Ludlow grabbed a third goal with three minutes remaining thanks to more defensive errors. However, despite the referee finding over six minutes of injury time from somewhere, the Pic's held on to claim three important points. Click here for the match report

The reserve team were on the receiving end of a crushing 6-1 defeat at Rugby United in the ICIS Combination Reserve Division.

The first team travelled to fellow strugglers Racing Club Warwick in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and slumped to a dismal 2-0 defeat. The Dales Lane side failed to register a worthwhile shot on goal in the entire ninety minutes and were two goals down by the interval. Things could have been far worse for the visitors as the home side had the luxury of being able to miss a second half penalty. The result saw Olympic slip into 18th place in the table and are now only 6 points clear of the relegation zone.

The first team entertained fellow strugglers Cradley Town in a Midland Football Alliance fixture at Dales Lane and had to settle for a goalless draw after spurning several goal scoring opportunities. Click here for the match report

Under 15's: Brownhills Community 2 - 1 Rushall

The reserve teams game at home to Tamworth was called off due to a water-logged pitch.

The first teams game at Bridgnorth Town was called off due to a water-logged pitch.

The youth team travelled to Bloxwich Town in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division and ran out comfortable 2-0 winners to complete the double over their near neighbours. Early strikes in the eighth and ninth minute from Richard Munday and James Francis were enough to give the Pic's all three points an lift them into fourth position in the table going into the Christmas period.

The first team entertained high-flying Rocester in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and despite enjoying the upper hand for the majority of the game they eventually went down to a 2-1 defeat as the visitors scrambled home a last minute winner. Rushall went behing midway through the first half but were on level terms early in the second period as Mark Holdcroft's corner found its way directly into the net at the near post. Unfortunately Rocester had the upper hand in the luck department and with only injury time remaining they scrambled home a corner to take all three points. Click here for the match report

Under 16's: Forest CFC "A" 4 - 0 Rushall

Under 12's: Cresswell "A" 1 - 8 Rushall

Under 11's: Rushall 2 - 5 Park Hill

The reserve teams game at Rugby United was called off due to a water-logged pitch.

The first teams home game with leaders Stratford Town was called off due to a water-logged pitch. A night and morning of heavy rain left the ground unplayable, but club officials hope that, weather permitting, it will recover in time for Tuesday evening's encounter with high-flying Rocester.

The youth team entertained neighbours Willenhall Town in the Midland Floodlit Youth League Western Division and ran out comfortable 2-0 winners. Early goals from Steve Nightingale and James Francis saw a below strength Rushall team ease their way home after starting the game well and gaining just reward for their performance in the opening quarter of the game. Dean Maher was the pick of the bunch playing in an unaccustomed central defensive position alongside James Allen.

Under 16's: Rushall 11 - 1 Stone Cross Rangers

Under 15's: Pelsall Villa 1 - 0 Rushall

Under 14's: Rushall 1 - 2 Silverdale 'B'

Under 12's: Rushall 1 - 2 Brownhills Colts

The first team travelled to Causeway United in a Midland Football Alliance fixture and were held to a 1-1 draw. Rushall took the lead midway through the first period thanks to an eighteen yard blockbuster from Mark Holdcroft. However, the visitors were incensed to lose striker Dean Baker ten minutes into the second period who was red carded for defending himself after being attacked by home skipper Hollis, who was merely cautioned by referee Ms Raynor for his part in the confrontation. The visitors eventually conceded a late scrambled goal despite bravely battling on with ten men. Click here for the match report

The reserve team were beaten 2-1 at home by Gresley Rovers in the Second Round of the ICIS Combination Reserve Division Challenge Trophy.

The first team travelled to take on Midland Football Alliance rivals Cradley Town in a Birmingham Senior Cup 2nd Round Replay and secured a solid 1-0 victory courtesy of a Ben Smith strike early in the second half. The Pic's now look forward to a game at