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Friday, April 30, 2010

Tadcaster Albion 10 - Tadcaster Blues 0

Starting lineup was Joe S, Matty, Hamish, Adamski, Hazza, Joel, Ollie P, Ollie W, Paul, Sam and Macca in goal. Last league game of the season was Tadcaster Albion JFC vs Tadcaster Blues played in the rain on the Ings. This was TAJFC's 3rd game in 5 days (plus school "A" Team matches) and the lads showed a bit of fatigue. Play was a little sloppy all over the Park and TAJFC generally operated at about 75% of their maximum capacity. That said, there was was some excellent runs down both wings with Hamish playing like a gazelle that's had a Cherry Coke for breakfast.
TAJFC prowled Tad Blues' half of the pitch looking for an opening and found it when Joe scored the opener. TAJFC (despite a fair few lapses of concentration) took the measure of the opposition and bore down on them scoring 5 goals before the break (including the first of the season from full-back Sam)
Joe, Ollie W and Paul gave way to Josh J, Craggers and Angus in the second half and Tad Blues had a good spell where they threatened TAJFC's dominance of the game, however the work rate from Adam and Hazza in mid-field effectively galvanised the Blues' surge.
Through a long and wet second half TAJFC scored a further 4 goals, Joe swapped with Matty and Joel (who had waltzed past the Blues' defence and scored 3 in quick succession) went in goal to let Macca have a run out in midfield (we could hear the puffing and panting 50 yards away)
A final goal was scored in the last 5 mins taking the score to 10-0. Enormous credit must be given to The Blues who never once let their heads go down and looked as fresh and enthusiastic at the end of the game as they had at the start. Man Of The Match was voted for by the players and deservedly went to Hamish. Man Of The Match for the Blues was (equally deservedly) Matty J. Special mention to Joe (hat-trick!) who has found his shooting boots just in time for the Tournaments. Apologies for not listing all of the goals, my clipboard got wet. Further info to follow shortly regarding Presentations and Tournaments.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Tadcaster Albion Promoted to Premiership!





Well done Tadcaster Albion (Seniors) who beat Hemsworth Miners Welfare 2-1 and gained promotion to the top tier of the NCEL. Congratulations to Paul Marshall & The Players.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Haxby Town 1 - 3 Tadcaster Albion U12's

Starting line-up was Josh J, Matty, Hamish, Joe S, Hazza, Joel, Ollie P, Paul, Angus, Craggers and Macca in goal. Perhaps it was the strenuous efforts against Rawcliffe the previous day or the alignment of the planets, but Tad looked distinctly jaded in the first 20mins of a game we should have walked. Mis-communication, fluffed sitters, trance-like tackling and ill-discipline led to Haxby taking the lead in the middle of the first half. Luckily for Tadcaster, one of their players took the game by the scruff of the neck and turned it around with an outstanding goal (and a further goal disallowed) The same player constantly tracked back and on more that two occasions got our defence out of jail. Half-time score was 1-1. Hairdryer plugged in.

Joe S, Ollie P and Craggers gave way to Adamski, Ollie W and Sam. The workrate improved after the team talk, with Adam, for example, getting into his groove (man). Josh J gave way to Joe S on 42 minutes and chance after chance rained in from the right wing until Harry (midfield) converted an inch-perfect cross from Joel with a fantastic header.

Despite being barged, tripped and having his shirt pulled time after time, Joel kept his composure, played out of skin and went on to score again. Tad pressed hard in the last 15 mins and should have converted a further 4-5 excellent chances. Hopefully, the players (and Manager) involved in today's 'jailbreak' should have learnt some valuable lessons. Man Of The Match - Joel.
Man of the Match against Rawcliffe yesterday - Hazza. (report/pictures to follow) Mentioned In Dispatches (both days) Matty & Hamish.

Last match of the season against Tadcaster Blues is on Thursday night 6:45pm Kick-Off, ready to rumble at 6:15pm please......let's see if we can learn from our errors today. Chilli & Jacket Spuds in the Clubhouse afterwards. Tournaments and Presentations coming up - info to follow.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

No Kindergarten Training - Saturday 24th April

Unfortunately, because of York F.A. comittments there will be no Kindergarten/U7's Training this Saturday 24th April at Riverside. Back to normal on Saturday 1st May. Please feel free to bring your friends down - signing on fee (for insurance etc) is reduced to £12 post-Easter.

Nick
07778 993896

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Directions To Rawcliffe Saturday 24th April (Under 12's)



Directions for SATURDAY'S game against Rawcliffe - KICK-OFF is 10:30am - ready to rumble at 10:00am. I'm taking Hamish, Paul and Joel - one space left if req'd. Address is Bumper Castle Playing Fields, Wigginton Road, York (sorry no postcode!). Rawcliffe Manager is Phil Cambridge on 07990 502520. - Key match!
Nick
07778 993896


Directions to Haxby Town - Sunday 25th April (U12's)



SUNDAY'S MATCH. Address is Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby York, YO32 3EJ. Opposing Manager is Mark Garbutt on 07948 351608. Kick-off is 11am - ready to rumble at 10:30am please, boots tied (Macca!), shirts tucked in and noses blown.....;
Thanks!
Nick 07778 993896



Thursday, April 15, 2010

Under 12's - Final League Fixtures


Thanks for all of your responses over the last couple of days....
After a ton of ringing around, speaking to the league secretary, speaking to opposing managers and checking pitch availability we can confirm:-
Saturday 24th April - Rawcliffe away - 10:30am Kick-Off (directions to follow)
Sunday 25th April - Haxby Town away - 11:00am Kick-Off (directions to follow)
Thursday 29th April - Tadcaster Blues at home - 6:45pm Kick-Off
I'm already happily supplying lifts for some people - if you need any help in any way please let me know.
After a long, hard season, I'd really like for us to go out with a BANG and put on our best possible performance for the last 3 games.
Next training is on Friday 23rd April - 6pm on The Ings - if anyone needs a lift home with Joel and I please let me know.
Nick
07778 993896

Friday, April 9, 2010

Kinder Training - 10th April


Is on! - see you at Riverside 10am-11am.
Nick 07778 993896