20th May 2008 - SSJFL Interleague Weekend

A team from South Shropshire journeyed to Shrewsbury Collage or Arts and Technology at the weekend to compete in the annual Interleague tournament. They were up against teams from the cream of the Telford League and the Shropshire Junior League.

South Shropshire struggled with the pace of the game, but battled hard to come away with two draws and two losses. The Shropshire Junior League were the outright winners.

Several Royals players represented South Shropshire: Joe Hearle, Craig Keugler, Rory Smith, Jack Agnew, Tom Lewis, Dominic Robinson, Luke Miles and Sam Green.

11th May 2008 - Never shy in front of a camera!

With so many spectators at the SBS Stadium yesterday, it was a good opportunity for a photo shoot. Here's one of the squad with their trophies.

11th May 2008 - Royals complete league and cup double

Royals defeated Onny Eagles today by 2 goals to 1 in the final of the Pitt and Minton Cup. In a closely fought game in stifling heat, Royals just had the edge over their opponents, in what was a tense affair.

Onny had the better of the first half, with the Royals struggling to find their form and the teams went in at half time at 0-0. In the second half Miles broke the deadlock with a beautifully crafted goal with Carless-Turland and then Hearle adding to the scoreline.

A full match report can be found here.

9th May 2008 - Pitt and Minton Cup Final preview

Royals are back in action on Sunday, for the last time this season. They take on Onny Eagles in the final of the Pitt and Minton Cup, at Ludlow's SBS Stadium.

Royals will be looking to add to their league championship title and will be anxious to put the recent defeat against Coreley behind them.

Royals have a full squad available with Rory Smith back from injury and Dylan Grinker available for selection.

The match kicks off at 2:00pm on Sunday.

8th May 2008 - Stretton Red Rovers win Ian Hughes Memorial Cup

Fellow Stretton team Red Rovers defeated Onny Eagles last night by 4 goals to 2 in the U13s Ian Hughes Memorial Cup, A hat trick by Shannon Parton and one from ex Royal Will Bourne sealed the result for the Rovers.

7th May 2008 - Coreley win Corve Bridge Cup

Coreley won the Corve bridge Cup last night, after beating Onny Eagles in the final 4-2 on penalties. The score after full time was 2-2, then neither side were able to increase their tally during extra time, which led the tie to be decided on penalties.

4th May 2008 - Royals edged out in extra time

Royals were narrowly beaten this morning in the semi final of the Corve Bridge Cup by a single goal in extra time. In a game traditional of a cup tie, both teams gave it their all, but it was to be Coreley who go on to meet Onny Eagles in the final.

Royals battled hard but will rue their missed chances which would have changed the game. In the end it was a little of magic from Coreley's striker that gave them the victory.

A full match report can be found here.

1st May 2008 - Cup semi-final weekend

This weekend sees the Royals take on Coreley (again), in the Corve Bridge Cup semi-final. The two teams meet at Coreley's Clee Hill ground and are bound to provide an enthralling game for the spectators. The prize at stake is a final against Onny Eagles on the main pitch at Ludlow's SBS Stadium on Tuesday evening.

The game takes place on Sunday with a 10:30am kick off. Royals will play in red.