Tadcaster Albion 10 - Pocklington 2 (U12's)

Starting line-up was Paul (in goal!), Ollie W, Ollie P, Craggers, Sam, Hamish, Adamski, Hazza, Joel, Matty & Joe. At Pocklington's request, we had pressed on with this fixture despite having John B, Macca, Josh J and Angus absent. Unfortunately, Pock's staff were of the view that some of their players had forgotten to alter their clocks...; After waiting patiently until 10:43am, the referee (who was also reffing the match immediately after ours on the same pitch) asked for the game to kick off. In the confusion and against the run of play Pocklington scored first following mis-communication between our defenders and keeper. To Tad's credit (and a fair bit of shouting from me!) TAJFC regained their shape and focus and soon got back into the game with goals in the following order, , Joe, Matty, Hazza, Matty, HALF TIME, Matty, Matty, Matty, Adamski, Joel and Joel. Pock managed to pull another back whilst everyone was asleep on 50 mins. A good win, which was only slightly marred by the amount of sitters that were missed(!) and the £18 matchball being stolen....; Man Of The Match - Paul H. - stepped up when the chips were down (if I'm not mixing metaphors) - Well done!

Remaining games are on Thursday 1st April (6:30pm, at home), - BREAK FOR EASTER - Sunday 11th April, (11:00am, away), Thursday 15th April (6:30pm, at home to The Blues), - BREAK FOR SCOUT CAMP - Sunday 25th April (11:00am, away at Haxby Town).

Tournaments:

9th May (Ulleskelf)

16th May (Monk Fryston)

30th May (Tadcaster)

10th July (Elvington)

Nick 07778 993896

U11's Top of Division 1!

Congratulations to Tadcaster Albion JFC U11's who are now top of Division 1.
Click on pictures to enlarge (League Table & Match Report)

Sport Relief & TAJFC

We are having our 'Sport Relief' Event down at Tadcaster Albion Stadium (by the Ings) on Sunday Afternoon 21st March. Doors open from approx 12pm and events start at approx 12:30pm. Each team/agegroup will have a penalty shoot out against their Coach/Manager.

£1 for each player to enter on the day which entitles the player to hotdog/chips in the Clubhouse.

Managers who are on The Ings - Please tell your opposing teams before the day so that they are aware and have their £1 with them - they are welcome to join us!

We'd like as many people as possible to come down and support the event - the U19's are playing at 1:30pm so there should be a good game to watch too (with a bit of argy-bargy if previous games have been anything to go by!) - Make an afternoon of it and lets raise a few quid.

Further details from Charlie on 07525 198966

Old Malton 0 - TAJFC 2

Starting line-up was Macca, Wardy, Adam, Hazza, Joel, Matty, Paul, Ollie P, Josh, Craggers, and Hamish. TAJFC's performance against this opposition was much more composed and organised than in our previous meetings and Tad looked the better team from the get-go; However, OMSM defended well and their keeper was very cool under pressure. Chance after chance rained in from the wings and mid-field until Josh managed to convert. Within 5 mins of the goal, Josh took a nasty scrape to the Achilles tendon and Sam came on (and showing great initiative) swapped positions with Hazza. Paul came off at half time, we reverted to 4-4-2, Angus slotted into mid-field with Hazza and Matty playing up front. In a similar to manner to the first half, excellent chances weren't effectively converted (though not through lack of effort!). A second goal came from Matty after he'd been knocking on the door like a sociopath thesaurus salesman. Shortly afterwards OMSM's frustration bubbled to the surface with a nasty tackle to Hamish and a full "studs up" on Joel on the centre line. It is worth noting that today was the only 2 times this season that I have had to waddle on to the pitch because of injury - a reflection of the strength and skill of our players. Matty picked up a bit of a strain and Paul replaced him for the remaining 10 mins. The Ref blew for full time dead on 30mins. Honourable mention to Macca who made a superb save and to his Grandma who conducted the warm-up. I asked the players to vote on MOTM because it was too difficult to choose - well done to Hamish. Excellent team performance. Three more league games, one (or more) cup games plus three tournaments to come. More details regarding training, Sport Relief and coming fixtures in the next few days - however it's a 90% certainty that training will be on Thursday night because of Year 10 Parents Evening at TGS on Wednesday. WELL DONE.

Directions To Old Malton St Marys (U12's - 14th March 2010)

The U12's are at Old Malton St Mary's on Sunday 14th March. Address is Malton School, Middlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7HN. We need to be ready to rumble at 10:30am with kick-off at 11:00am. The opposition coach is called Roy and his number is 07884 228213.

We are back at home on Sunday 21st March for a Cup game against Thorpe. It's Sport Relief weekend and we have events, nosh and drinks organised for after the match - further details to follow.

Just a quick heads-up......., we have NIGHT MATCH on Thursday 15th April - possibly our last league of the season against Tad Albion Blues. It will be played at home (in daylight) on The Ings. I would really like for us to end the season with a bang and humbly request your prescence!

Nick 07778 993896

Directions To Copmanthorpe - U12's 7th March 2010

TAJFC U12's meet Copmanthorpe on Sunday 7th March. Boots tied, drinks and pads - ready to rumble at 10:30am for an 11am kick-off. Someone may have to give it a miss this week - will ring as soon as poss when I've checked numbers.

Nick 07778 993896