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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Kindergarten & U7 Training 10th April

Kinder Training - 10th April

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

Nick 07778 993896

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

U14's - Top Of The Shop!

Andy Hill's U14 Team are having a fantastic season - they've only been beaten once and have a +ve goal difference which is double that of their nearest competitor. Well done Andy, Bev and the Team!

Directions To Haxby Town (U12's)

The Under 12's are AWAY at Haxby Town on Sunday 28th February. Full address is, Ethel Ward Playing Fields, Haxby, YO32 3EJ. Because of illness, holidays and some League Cup Final or other, we have NO SUBSTITUTES for this match. It's going to be a tough game, Haxby are a much improved team from the one we played in October 2009.....;

We are heading in the right direction to finish 2nd in the League behind Rawcliffe, so every game and scoreline between now and the end of the season is vital. (We've only got 5 league games left after this fixture!) So, early to bed and fully rested PLEASE!. Kick-off is a bit later at 11:30am, ready to rumble at 11am please - boots tied and taped, shirts tucked in!

Haxby Town Manager is Mark Garbutt on 07948 351608

Thanks,

Nick 07778 993896

REVISED Directions To Rawcliffe Warriors - 21st Feb 2010

We have a KEY fixture against Rawcliffe Warriors on Sunday 21st February. It's at CANON LEES SCHOOL on Rawcliffe Drive on the A19 inbound. The postcode for Canon Lees School is YO30 6ZS and the pitch is just behind the school. We have quite a few players away or unwell so I'm asking for a blanket ban on 'sleep-overs' and uploading to Facebook at 11:45pm on Saturday 20th - you know who you are(!). As it's my 29th birthday the following day, I'm humbly requesting a convincing win. Thanks.

Kick-Off is (as always) 11am - please be ready to rumble at 10:20am. I've spent the last few weeks tying laces in the pre-match period and it's NO FUN with the wind whistling up your shorts! - Boots tied fast and taped if necessary, please. I'll be ringing around to check that all players are in bed at 7:30pm on Saturday night. *Serious Point* Given the paucity of players, please let me know if you can't make it for any reason.

Rawcliffe Manager number is 07990 502520 - Phil Cambridge.

Huntington 0 - Tadcaster Albion 13 (U12's)

Starting line-up was Paul, Josh, Hamish, Ollie P, Joel, Matty, Ollie W, Hazza, Craggers, Sam, and Macca in goal. After last week's "squeaky" win - Nick was sweating like a dyslexic on Countdown (thanks Hazza) and must have reminded the lads 20 times before kick-off that today's match was a key fixture in the run-in to the end at the end of the season. Huntington were cheek by jowl with us in the table with almost identical results. Here are the goals, followed by the praise.....;

Matty - 1 min

Paul - 2 mins

Josh - 10 mins

Josh - 12 mins

Josh - 13 mins

Paul - 17 mins

Half Time - Joe came on for Matty out on the right wing

Hamish - 35 mins

Paul - 40 mins

Hamish came off, Matty went on and switched wings with Joe

Josh 45 mins

Joel - 47 mins

Joel came off, Hamish went on at inside right

Josh - 48 mins

Paul - 51 mins

Hamish - 54 mins

Full Time blown at 58mins (by my watch).

BTW, the Huntington manager rang the score in as 0-14, did I miss something?

As this result shows, it was an excellent team performance. Our keeper kept a clean sheet, our defence was rock solid (have a look at the goal difference in the league to see just how good they have become).....our midfield was outstanding and facilitated the high score and the finishing from the forwards was top class. Overall a true team performance with much better levels of communication. Well done to Josh for emptying his Grandma's purse!. Man of the Match was Hazza - who never fails to give 100% week after week and doesn't grumble that he doesn't get to play in the 'glamourous' positions (well not much anyway). Let's keep it rolling - Rawcliffe next week - don't forget, we are the ONLY team not to be beaten by them this season so far. Thanks - enjoy half-term

Huntington v TAJFC U12's

Under 12's are away at Huntington - for full details/directions scroll down to the original directions from 31st January. Postcode is YO32 9TD. 10:30am for an 11am kick off.

Valentines Disco - 13th February 2010

Just a quick reminder that there is a Valentine's Disco Fundraiser for TAJFC on Saturday 13th February at the Tadcaster Albion Clubhouse (behind the Breweries).

Entry price is £5 - starting at 7:30pm and ending late.....; No dress code!

Ian Turner

07778135356

U12's Away Match - Huntington 31st January

The Under 12's play at Huntington on Sunday 31st January. The published address is Hopegrove Playing Fields, Malton Road, York, YO32 9TD (back of Monks Cross - get us a sandwich Shelley!) Kick-off is 11:00am (as always) - please be ready to rumble at 10:30am with boots tied and/or taped. After lasts week's excellent performance we are all looking forward to another exciting and entertaining game. Huntington Manager is Chris Lawrence on 01904 425497. 8 league games to go* - we need to keep up the pressure to finish in a position commensurate with our performance, workrate and dedication.

*plus a couple of further Cup appearances in the Barkston Ash Cup

Kindergarten Training 23rd January....

.........is on! - See you down at Riverside for a 10am start (finish around 11/11:15am).

Don't forget your shinpads, a drink and your boots.

Nick Brown 07778 993896

Kindergarten Training - 16th Jan 2010

Unfortunately there will be no outdoor training on the Riverside School field this weekend as we need to let the grass recover(!).

A THAW is forecast for early next week - so (fingers crossed) we should be back to normal on Saturday 23rd (Check back with this Blog for updates)

It's unfortunate that we have missed a full month, but we should be able to catch up in the Spring/Early Summer. Please pass on the message to any other members/players.

Nick Brown 07778 993896

Under 12 Training 13th January (cancelled)

No outdoor training tonight - see you at the Leisure Centre on Friday 15th 5:50pm to 7pm.

Kindergarten Saturday Training

Unfortunately, Kindergarten Saturday Training for 9th of January 2010 is cancelled because of the snow. Please check back with this website for details about future weeks.

Nick Brown 07778 993896

Kindergarten Christmas Party Photos

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/TadcasterJFC/KindergartenChristmasParty?authkey=Gv1sRgCNWkr_OjuObQGw&feat=directlink

Sandwiches, fizzy drinks, a bouncy castle and beating up Charlie with balloons......;
(No child is named or identified. Album is not in public domain and is not searchable in Google web albums.)

U11's & U12's Christmas Party Photos

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/TadcasterJFC/TAJFCU11U12SChristmasParty19thDecember2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCJqum9e8ldS0Bw&feat=directlink

Link to web album above. No child is named and album is unlisted and not in public domain.

TAJFC at Leeds United Academy Photos

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/TadcasterJFC/TAJFCAtLeedsUnitedAcademyDec19th2009
Link to web album above. No child is named and album is unlisted an not in the public domain.