Losing start for Godmanchester Rovers as they don’t their chances
5th August 2019
Drake saw his side beaten 2-1 at newly-promoted Swaffham Town - the reigning First Division North champions - in a Saturday curtain-raiser.
Rovers fell behind after just three minutes but levelled early in the second half as James Hall grabbed the first goal of his latest spell with the club.
But Drake's men were made to pay for allowing a number of other chances to go begging as Swaffham struck again midway through the second period to clinch the points.
Read the Full Article by Mark Plummer @ The Hunts Post
Will a summer of frustration be followed by a season of celebrating for Godmanchester Rovers?
2nd August 2019
Ollie Drake is not a happy man.
There were no bold statements or big predictions from the Godmanchester Rovers boss on the eve of the new Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division season. Quite the opposite in fact.
Rather than talking up his side's chances of bettering their fourth and third positions of the past two campaigns to challenge for promotion, Drake instead reflected on the frustrations of a difficult summer at the David Wilson Homes Ground.
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It's been a season to remember after all, says Godmanchester Rovers boss
07th May 2019
There been many ups and down but club end the season with two trophies.
It's been a season full of highs and lows, but manager Ollie Drake believes it will be one Godmanchester Rovers remember for all the right reasons.
From seeing their Eastern Counties Premier title challenge fade late on to being kicked out of the last 16 of the FA Vase for fielding an ineligible player, there’s been plenty of heartache along the way.
Read the Full Article by Tim Street @ Cambridgeshire Live
Pinchbeck pipped on penalties in Hinchingbrooke Cup final
2nd May 2019
UCL Premier Division side Pinchbeck United were beaten 4-2 on penalties by Godmanchester Rovers in the Hinchingbrooke Cup final at Chestnut Avenue last night (May 1).
A thrilling final at Chestnut Avenue ended 3-3 with Thurlow Nunn League high-flyers Godmanchester fighting back from 2-0 down.
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Ollie at the wheel to guide Godmanchester Rovers to honours double
2nd May 2019
Boss Ollie Drake watched his side add the Hinchingbrooke Cup crown to complete an honours double less than a month after lifting the Hunts Senior Cup.
The second piece of silverware was earned in considerably more dramatic style than the first as they triumphed 4-2 on penalties against Pinchbeck United in a final staged at the Branch Bros Stadium in Peterborough.
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