http://ryan147.com Thu, 16 May 2013 10:51:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://ryan147.com http://ryan147.com/2013/05/04/sheffield-united-1-0-yeovil-town-league-1-play-off-semi-final-1st-leg/ http://ryan147.com/2013/05/04/sheffield-united-1-0-yeovil-town-league-1-play-off-semi-final-1st-leg/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 14:32:40 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13526 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/05/04/sheffield-united-1-0-yeovil-town-league-1-play-off-semi-final-1st-leg/feed/ 1 ryan147 SUYeovil An excited Blades fan! The South Stand The Bramall Lane, or Jessica Ennis Stand John Street Stand Captain Blade Fans on the big screen The pre-match handshakes The scoreboard Kick off The tip of the John Street Stand Battling for possession United supporters The Yeovil fans behind the goal United take the lead early in the second half Callum McFadzean goes down McFadzean receives treatment while Dave Kitson has a word with the referee Match action A United throw in Marek Stech takes a throw in The Blades lok to double their lead from a corner Elliott Whitehouse replaces Chris Porter The lights shine over the stadium The game draws to a close The Yeovil supporters The final score A few supporters invade the pitch at the full time whistle A few fans stay behind to applaud the players The United players thanks the fans for their support Harry Maguire The Sheffield United mascot A final photo http://ryan147.com/2013/05/04/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-10/ http://ryan147.com/2013/05/04/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-10/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 10:16:33 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13484 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/05/04/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-10/feed/ 0 ryan147 snooker10.1 Watterson's at the Crucible with Chris aka The Statman Today's order of play My view of table 1 A repeat of last years final The view from the players seats The two tables MC Rob Walker chats to Clive Everton The camera is on Clive Hazel Irvine and Stephen Hendry prepare to present the BBC coverage Toni Minichiello, coach of Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis MC Rob Walker warms up the crowd Referee Jan Verhaas Hazel Irvine presents Kellie and Chris, who was celebrating his 20th anniversary at the Crucible today Rob Walker introduces the players Commentators and former World Champions, Ken Doherty and Dennis Taylor Robert Milkins Ricky Walden Twice World finalist Ali Carter 'The Rocket' Ronnie O'Sullivan The 4-times and reigning World champion Carter and O'Sullivan The players head to the mid-session interval The venue The mid session-interval The World Snooker trophy Table 1 Sat in my row B seat The cameramen Table 2 The Crucible audience The players return after the interval The box office The entrance Heading home.. http://ryan147.com/2013/04/28/chesterfield-4-0-exeter-city-league-2/ http://ryan147.com/2013/04/28/chesterfield-4-0-exeter-city-league-2/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:29:54 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13409 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/04/28/chesterfield-4-0-exeter-city-league-2/feed/ 0 ryan147 LesterDay It's Lester day at the Proact! My Dad with Exeter fans Steve and Chris Fans in the Kop The away suppoerts Flags on the away end Jack Lester leads out the Spireites The two teams line up Pre-match handshakes Michael wearing his Jack Lester shirt Jack Lester builds up to his final ever competitive game The official photographs are taken Kick off The Exeter defence keep a close eye on Lester The away dugout Paul Cook watches from the touchline Jay O'Shea attacks A special message and minute's applause for Jack on the 14th minute, 14 being his shirt number at Chesterfield for the past 6 years Jay O'Shea opens the scoring with a stunning strike A Chesterfield legend Marc Richards doubles the lead Richards unveils a shirt with the message "1 Jack Lester" Jack Lester wins a penalty And scores from the spot with a cheeky chip The fans go crazy as Lester scores in his final game All the Chesterfield outfield players celebrate Jack's 93rd goal in a Chesterfield shirt Exeter look to hit back Richard O'Donnell is on top form Anton Rodgers, son of Liverpool manager Brendan Jack Lester and chairman Dave Allen make short speeches at half time Jack thanks the supporters A few fans in fancy dress attempt the crossbar challenge during the interval The half time score Chesterfield get the second half underway Lester bags his second and the Spireites' fourth of the game The players celebrate the fourth goal Jack Lester's name appears on the Proact Stadium scoreboard for the final time. The away fans watch as their side is well beaten Danny Whitaker replaces Jay O'Shea Exeter win a free kick Jack Lester is replaced with 15 minutes to go The whole stadium, including players and managers, applaud as Lester leaves the field for the final time The Chesterfield fans in the East Stand Full time The players thank the fans for their supporters Townsend, Randall and Cooper Sir Jack - Spireite Legend Jack Lester goes on a lap of honour A man who will go down in history One of the greatest players ever to wear a Chesterfield shirt The players create a tunnel for Jack as he leaves the pitch Michael's Lester shirt End of season photograph! Commentator Steve and cameraman Andy A good end to a disappointing season A sunny day in Derbyshire The Exeter team coach Former Spurs player, England international and current Exeter City Director of Football Steve Perryman Exeter manager Paul Tisdale Aston Villa and former Chesterfield player Jordan Bowery Belgian Spireites, who cycled from Brussels to Chesterfield to raise money for charity Liam Cooper has a photo with the Belgians Danny Whitaker Sam Togwell Marc Richards Michael got his shirt signed after the game http://ryan147.com/2013/04/27/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-5/ http://ryan147.com/2013/04/27/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-5/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:52:31 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13386 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/04/27/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-5/feed/ 0 ryan147 Snooker5.1 Martin Gould in the cuezone Gould was defeated by Shaun Murphy in this years tournaments My view this evening Rob Walker warms up the crowd Front Row Brian with his Dad, Brian! Hairbear is in the building MC Rob Walker chats to Sam Bard's parents The referees make their entrance Crucible debutant Sam Baird Stuart Bingham enters the venue Referee Leo Scullion tosses a coin to decide who will break off Another debutant, matt Selt, makes his entrance Matt Selt Mark Selby, who ran out a comfortable 10-4 winner Some artwork of Steve Davis Tudor Square The big screen The Crucible at night Time to go home.. http://ryan147.com/2013/04/24/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-2/ http://ryan147.com/2013/04/24/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-2/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:29:12 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13348 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/04/24/2013-world-snooker-championship-day-2/feed/ 0 ryan147 Snooker2013.1.1 My Dad's view for the Saturday morning session between Ricky Walden and Michael Holt Ronnie O'Sullivan returns to Snooker A sunny day in Sheffield John Parrott and Steve Davis in the studio Back at the Crucible for my 9th consecutive tournament The Crucible Theatre - home of Snooker since 1977 Sat with the trophy With the reigning World Open champion Mark Allen The tournament draw in the cuezone The BBC studio Behind the scenes in the studio 1997 World Champion Ken Doherty Inside the venue Stood in the venue MC Rob Walker My view of the table Sat in my seat The cameraman Snooker fans Kellie and Dan Nicky and Chris Front Row Brian Hazel Irvine presents the BBC coverage A clip of John Parrott interviewing a 9 year old Michael White and 11 year old Judd Trump! Mark Davis makes his entrance World number 16 Mark Davis 4 time World Champion John Higgins John Higgins Crucible debutant Michael White Twice World Champion Mark Williams The order of play In the foyer during the interval http://ryan147.com/2013/04/22/chesterfield-1-2-plymouth-argyle-league-2/ http://ryan147.com/2013/04/22/chesterfield-1-2-plymouth-argyle-league-2/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:50:36 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13318 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/04/22/chesterfield-1-2-plymouth-argyle-league-2/feed/ 0 ryan147 ProactPlymouth Plymouth make their first visit to the Proact Stadium The teams make their way on to the pitch Pre-match handshakes The travelling supporters A flag on the away end The Argyle players prepare for kick off Former Chesterfield boss John Sheridan back at the Proact Stadium The two managers on the touchline Kick off Plymouth boss John Sheridan shouts from the touchline A spring evening in Derbyshire Plymouth take the lead 2-0 to the League 2 strugglers The Chesterfield players head to the dressing rooms at half time Half time entertainment The floodlights shine over the Proact Final score The Chesterfield fans have all gone home after witnessing a defeat that leaves the play offs unlikely Behind the goal The team coach Reuben Reid Andres Gurrieri http://ryan147.com/2013/04/14/chesterfield-2-2-bradford-city-league-2-2/ http://ryan147.com/2013/04/14/chesterfield-2-2-bradford-city-league-2-2/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:23:40 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13242 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/04/14/chesterfield-2-2-bradford-city-league-2-2/feed/ 0 ryan147 ProactBradford The Bradford City team coach The away supporters queue for their tickets A carving commemorating Chesterfield's FA Cup Semi Final, which took place 16 years ago today Bradford's Michael Nelson warms up Some of the away fans The visitors warm up A City football The City Gent Another flag on theaway end The packed away end The Kop The players make their way on to the pitch The two teams line up Pre-match handshakes A last minute warm up for the visitors The pre-match photos are taken Paul Cook and the home dugout watch the early action Anxious home supporters know a win is vital The away dugout Bradford captain Gary Jones An early Chesterfield attack Michael Nelson keeps a close eye on Armand Gnanduillet The referee speaks to a couple of players Nahki Wells puts the away side in front The travelling supporters celebrate the gams first goal Bradford get the second half underway It becomes a little heated for a brief moment The referee has a chat to Conor Townsend James Hanson wins a header Tendayi Darikwa races back to the centre circle after levelling the scores Fans on the Kop celebrate Darikwa's strike Still all to play for... The Spireites win a free kick on the edge of the box Jack Lester waits to be brought on Mark Randall's free kick only finds the goalkeeper Drew Talbot reacts angrily after being caught in the face Talbot receives a yellow card because of this reaction Another Randall free kick The Bradford players and supporters celebrate re-taking the lead Jack Lester replaces Armand Gnanduillet Sam Togwell scores in stoppage time to salvage a point for Chesterfield The full time whistle is blown Neal Trotman and Stephen Darby after the game Bradford manager Phil Parkinson heads over to applaud the away supporters The Bradford fans The final score My Dad wears his FA Cup Semi Final t-shirt on the 16th anniversary The League 2 table Andrew Davies Nathan Doyle Rory McArdle McArdle has a photo with a group of Bradford fans Jon McLaughlin Garry Thompson Will Atkinson Alan Connell Michael Nelson Matt Duke James Meredith Zavon Hines Gary Jones Nahki Wells http://ryan147.com/2013/04/05/chesterfield-2-2-port-vale-league-2/ http://ryan147.com/2013/04/05/chesterfield-2-2-port-vale-league-2/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:21:48 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13177 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/04/05/chesterfield-2-2-port-vale-league-2/feed/ 0 ryan147 ProactPV Port Vale manager Micky Adams Vale coach and former Spireite Rob Page The home players warm up Jay O'Shea warms up Sam Togwell and Marc Richards Snow at pitchside in April! Chester and a few young Spireites carry flags around the pitch The Port Vale mascot waves at the home supporters The two mascots shake hands A packed away end on Bank Holiday Monday The two teams make their way onto the pitch Pre-match handshakes The Vale players prepare for kick off The game gets underway The home dugout The away dugout Darren Purse celebrates his early headed goal The travelling supporters celebrate Purse is the scorer The Chesterfield players celebrate Marc Richards' equaliser The Spireites defend a set piece Richards makes it 2-1 Two goals from former Vale striker Marc Richards put Chesterfield 2-1 ahead A quick start to the game The players head to the dressing room at the interval Drew Talbot charges forward Richards receives treatment Richards waits to get back amongst the action The supporters watch the game in the spring sunshine Match action The sun shines over the stadium Purse keeps an eye Richards Trinidad and Tobago international Chris Birchall Townsend and Trotman desperatley defend for Chesterfield The packed away stand Vale search for an equaliser Armand Gnanduillet joins the game on the hour Talbot and Myrie-Williams Gnanduillet and Purse Chris Shuker Battling for possession Jack Lester replaces Richards Sam Hird marks Tom Pope The goalkeeper catches a cross Tom Pope heads home an equaliser The striker injures himself in the process of scoring The Vale players warm down Taking the camera equipment away after the game Assistant manager Mark Grew Lee Hughes Darren Purse Chris Birchall Calvin Andrew The players get on the coach http://ryan147.com/2013/03/17/sheffield-wednesday-0-2-cardiff-city-championship/ http://ryan147.com/2013/03/17/sheffield-wednesday-0-2-cardiff-city-championship/#comments Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:12:28 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13134 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/03/17/sheffield-wednesday-0-2-cardiff-city-championship/feed/ 0 ryan147 SWFCCardiff Ready for my fourth day with the media team at Hillsborough Sheffield Wednesday The Cardiff City team coach arrives Bluebirds boss Malky Mackay gets off the coach Peter Whittingham Fraizer Campbell Craig Bellamy signs for the fans John Duncan, who was the manager of Chesterfield when the club reach the FA Cup Semi Final in 1997 Outside the main entrance The press room My view from the press box The cameras are set up The players make their way on to the pitch The two teams line up Craig Bellamy and Anthony Gardner shake hands The Kop The travelling supporters Chris Kirkland prepares for kick off Wednesday get the game under way My view of the action Miguel Llera lines up a free kick The Owls take a free kick The home supporters leave quickly after witnessing another defeat An empty Kop at full time Putting the finishing touches to the reports The press conferences room Dave Jones faces the press Jones blamed the Owls' naivety for the defeat Wednesday midfielder Danny Pugh is next to answer questions Cardiff manager Malky Mackay The Cardiff boss said he was delighted with his teams consistency through the season Time to go home... http://ryan147.com/2013/03/10/chesterfield-2-0-bristol-rovers-league-2/ http://ryan147.com/2013/03/10/chesterfield-2-0-bristol-rovers-league-2/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:30:41 +0000 ryan147 http://ryan147.com/?p=13088 ]]> http://ryan147.com/2013/03/10/chesterfield-2-0-bristol-rovers-league-2/feed/ 0 ryan147 ProactBR The players run out onto the pitch The Bristol Rovers players prepare for kick off The official photographs are taken My view of the game The away supporters Some of the Rovers fans came dressed as penguins! Flags on the away end Armand Gnanduillet starts for the Spireites Eliot Richards keeps a close eye on Jay O'Shea John-Joe O'Toole retrieves his shinpad Tommy Lee looks to start a Chesterfield attack Conor Townsend lines up a free kick The players head to the dressing rooms with the score 0-0 The Chesterfield players celebrate as Jay O'Shea opens the scoring The goalscorer is announced The Spireites look to further their lead Armand Gnanduillet comes close to connecting with his head Tendayi Darikwa returns from injury to replace Jack Lester Armand Gnanduillet doubles the lead Marc Richards replaces the second goalscorer Danny Whitaker takes a late corner Sam Togwell holds back an angry Nathan Smith The referee speaks to John-Joe O'Toole and Nathan Smith after the incident Full time Watching Rovers boss John Ward's post match interview in the press room John Ward talks about his sides defeat Chesterfield goalkeeper speaks to Radio Sheffield's Paul Fisher I take a photo for Twitter Paul Cook arrives as Lee finishes his interview Listening to the Chesterfield manager A rise smile from Cook after a comfortable victory Cook still believes the play offs are a realistic target The Bristol Rovers team coach