Tadcaster Albion JFC Under 11's played their first ever 11-a-side match at Tadcaster Grammar School today. With a couple of new star-signings, the offside rule and a MASSIVE pitch to take into account, our boys came out fighting and really impressed. Everyone played to the best of their ability with superb performances from Harry Hardy and Sam Cheetham in defence. Goalkeeper John Broadley was razor-sharp and was genuinely unlucky to concede.
Goals came from Josh Jackson, Joel Brown and new signing Matty 'Berbatov' Orr.
The new boys showed some real promise - particularly as they had been thrown in the deep end and had never played together before. I'm hoping to mention all of these players by name (in association with outstanding performances!) in the next few weeks........; Final Score - Tadcaster 3 (should have been 5!) Pickering 1.
Special shout out to our comrade of many a year - Jonathon White. Jonathon (who has appeared for both the old "A" and "B" teams) has accepted the offer to become Captain of 'Tadcaster Albion Blues'. I would liken this move to when Gordon Strachan moved from Manchester United to Leeds United, became their Captain and took them to the top of the old Division One. (Ask your Dad - he'll remember!) It's a selfless move by Jonathon and all of the coaches within Tadcaster Albion will be watching your progress with interest and encouragement. Well done that man!
Through a lot of hard work, I've managed to recruit the requisite number of players needed for both Tadcaster Albion Under 11's teams to start the season; However we could still do with a few more - please ask around your schools and friends and we will happy to see some other new faces at Friday training and weekend matches. Please ask them to contact me on 01937 832443.
