Tadcaster Albion 0 – 0 Wiggington
Team: Alfie, Charlie, Edan, Ethan, George, Harry, James K and Joseph.
Tadcaster kicked off their season at home to Wiggington on a beautiful warm, sunny September morning. With the first play of the game, Wiggington produced a stunning team move resulting with the ball in the back of the Tadcaster net. Fortunately for Tadcaster, the eagle eyed referee (thanks Rob) spotted that the ball had actually gone out of play earlier in the move. The pattern for the match was set though as Wiggington controlled the game with their ability to retain possession and the way they passed the ball throughout the team. In fact, if not for a fantastic display of goalkeeping from Alfie, coupled with some rather wayward finishing from Wiggington, Tadcaster could well have been on the end of a thrashing.
It wasn't all doom and gloom though. In terms of effort, nobody could be faulted and, as said already, Alfie was brilliant. In addition, when Tadcaster weren't panicked into hoofing the ball up the pitch and actually managed to keep hold of the ball they created chances for Harry and James K which could have nicked the win.
In summary, Tadcaster were given a lesson today in how to play as a team. Seven good individuals don't necessarily make a good team and there is much to work on in training over the next few weeks.
Man of the Match: Alfie – played an absolute blinder in goal. Well done Alfie !
2nd Game report
Tadcaster Albion 8 – 2 Wiggington
Scorers: Alfie(2), Ethan, George(2), James K(2), James O
Team: Alfie, Charlie, Edan, Ethan, George, Harry, James K, James O and Sam.
Both sides fielded changed lineups, with Wiggington bringing in some of their 'B' team players. As promised before the game, the Tadcaster players rotated positions through defence, midfield and attack at 5 minute intervals. The aim is to produce more rounded players with an understanding of how to play in any position.The system seemed to work as Tadcaster ran riot. A couple of early goals lifted everyone's confidence and the goals kept coming. A good performance from everyone, with special mentions for Harry in goal, Charlie marauding down the right wing and George who made the most of being released from his usual defensive role.
Man of the Match: George – played really well and thoroughly deserved his goals. Well done George !
