Man of The Match Medals

From 17th February 2008, Under 8's, Under 9's and Under 10's most outstanding players will be presented with 'Man of The Match' medals (which they can keep forever!). We have had the medals specially made for us by Pendles.

Remember, these medals are awarded at the discretion of the Coach/Manager for players who show the most commitment and have the highest work-rate in the match they have played in - come on down!

Under 10's - Away To Norwich Union 17th Feb

Kick-off is at 11:15 - meet at Riverside at 10:15.
Directions to the venue can be found here:-http://www.yorkcubs.com/html/directions_opponents.htm

Under 10's at Tadcaster Leisure Centre

Unfortunately, we have received complaints about the conduct of players waiting to use the facilities at Tadcaster Leisure Centre for Friday night training. This is disappointing given that the Staff at the Leisure Centre have been more than generous both in the heavy discount in cost they have passed on for the use of the facilities and by allowing us to 'block-book' until the Spring. The alternative is we return to outside training at Riverside with all that entails.

Please don't leave your child unattended in the reception area of the Centre. Our insurance only covers the players when a Coach is in attendance. On Friday night, some players were dropped outside the door/in the entrance. Please wait with your child, making sure that he/she doesn't hinder the progress of any paying customers of the Leisure Centre. We would rather retain this valuable facility - not just for our current age-group, but for all of the other junior football teams within Tadcaster Albion.

Under 10's Half-Term Hi-Jinks.

Thanks to everyone who turned out at The Ings today for our 'mini-tournament' - the players thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the parents were enthusiastic in their task of clearing the pitch from the flood debris(!). We were especially pleased to welcome scouting staff from Leeds & York who have asked some of the players to attend their Academies/Development Centres.

Tad Albion U8s ‘v’ York Cubs (3rd Feb)

U8 Yellow Team Match Report

1st Game report
York Cubs 0 – 3 Tadcaster Albion
Scorers: Harry, James, o.g.
The Yellow team lined up for the first game with Alfie in goal; Emily and Joseph defence; James and Megan in midfield; Harry up front.
Tadcaster moved up to 3rd place in their league with another fantastic team display. On a bitterly cold day on the Knavesmire, Tadcaster’s overall effort and determination was the main contributing factor in a well-deserved win.
After an early scare at the back, Tadcaster took the lead with a fine goal from Harry – racing clear of the defence and slotting home. On the defensive front, Tadcaster were, again, superb. Emily and Joseph at the back along with Megan and James in midfield kept the York Cubs chances to a minimum meaning that Alfie was largely untroubled in goal. Harry and James also linked up superbly throughout the match and on another day Tadcaster could have been four or five up by half time. As it was, Tadcaster had to be content with their slender half time lead. Half time score: York Cubs 0, Tadcaster 1.
Sam and Justin replaced Emily and Megan for the second half. Again, Tadcaster looked the most likely to score and they did double the midway though the half when the goalkeeper unluckily fumbled James’ wicked corner into his own net. Soon after, James got his name onto the score sheet when his shot somehow crept in at the near post from the narrowest of angles. Final score: York Cubs 0, Tadcaster Albion 3.

2nd Game report
York Cubs 0 – 2 Tadcaster Albion
Scorers: Alfie, James
The line up for the second game was Megan in goal; Justin and Emily in defence; James, Joseph and Sam in midfield; Harry and Alfie up front.
A goal in each half from James and Alfie sealed the win in a scrappy game played 8-a-side in order to try and keep everybody involved. Again, Tadcaster were determined not to be beaten and the win was thoroughly deserved.

Man of the Match: James – fantastic display. Created chances, scored goals, lots of tracking back to defend. Well done James !

Man of the Match (Under 10's B Team) Pickering

Man of the Match (1st game) - Steven
Man of the Match (2nd game) - James

(Sorry - missed off the January Under 10's B-Team Match Reports - in error!)

Under 10's Indoor Training 1st Feb to 4th April 2008

As mentioned by Mick at Sunday's game. Training for Under 10's will be at Tadcaster Leisure Centre from 1st Feb to 4th April starting from 6pm until 7pm (you need to be there from 5:50pm onwards). Don't forget your trainers, subs & a drink.

Under 10's (B-Team) Match Reports - January 2008

6th January 2008
Tadcaster Magnets 2 - Tadcaster Albion 0 (B-Team)

A fantastic start back after the Christmas break . Even though the score does not represent fully the superb football played by the B team against the league leaders . We held our own with all the team working together to really make them fight for the goals our defence was a force to reckoned with Harry J and Eddie F performing to their usual high standards . The 1st goal came from an amazing header straight into the top right hand corner and the 2nd being an unlucky deflection . Danny did a fantastic job of man marking a player much bigger than him and prevented him from scoring on a couple of occasions . The strikers fought hard to score but unfortunately it wasn't to be our day . Everyone walked away with their heads held high at an outstanding performance .

Man of the Match (1st game) The Whole Team .
Man of the Match 2nd game Harry J.

13th January 2008.
Tadcaster Albion 0 - Osbaldwick 2 (B-Team)

An under par performance for us this week . This was yet again another tough match against the second in the league. We, unfortunately, lost to the better team on the day . We showed moments of our usual standard with Danny S and Eddie F battling hard for some of the match . Becks was (as always) reliable and thinking about her position making sure she was in place to score if the ball reached her.

Man of the Match (1st game) Eddie F.
Man of the Match (2nd game) Danny S.

20th January 2008.
Brooklyn 0 - Tadcaster Albion 1(B-Team)

A much better performance and back to our winning ways . This again was to be a difficult match played on a pitch with a certain slope . The defence held firm with solid performances from Eddie, Harry, James. Jay pulled off some solid saves to keep Brooklyn's strikers from scoring . With Jacob L making a run and scoring the only goal of the match he earned himself Man of the Match. The second game had players changing positions completely, with Harry J and Jonathan W both taking turns in goal and doing a very good job and Jay playing striker and scoring the winning goal to finish off what Matty J and Jacob L had started . This left the full time score 2 -3. Luke earned himself Man of the Match for the second game for his solid performance in left wing displaying strength and good ball control .

Man of the Match (1st game) Jacob L.
Man of the Match (2nd game) Luke .

27th January 2008.
Tadcaster Albion 2 - Pickering 1(B-Team)

This was always going to be a game of two halves, with the wind playing a major part. Pickering won the toss and decided to play with the wind at their backs in the first half and it was no surprise when they went a goal up. Tadcaster Albion B Team soon rallied in the second half to bring it back to a draw with a well taken goal from Jacob L, soon followed up by a second goal from Jacob D with a great strike. Stephen played to his usual standard covering most of the pitch with his tireless legs . Jonathan was again an important part of the team and moved into Beck's spot on t and managed to play her position with pride (hope your feeling better Becks!). Harry J, Matthew A and Eddie F all showed their usual skill and great team spirit. Many thanks to Graham for his usual high standard of refereeing.

Leeds Utd Name McAllister as New Boss

Our contacts within Leeds Utd were obviously on the right track.........!
Leeds have appointed former player Gary McAllister as their new manager after Dennis Wise's move to Newcastle.
Ex-Scotland midfielder McAllister, 43, who played for Leeds from 1990 to 1996, has joined initially until the summer.
He also played for Leicester, Liverpool and Coventry, whom he managed for 18 months before leaving to care for wife Denise, who died of cancer in 2006.
McAllister, who won 57 caps, was in the frame for the Scotland job before Alex McLeish was appointed in 2007.
However, he pulled out of the running to succeed McLeish early on and George Burley got the job earlier this month.
Wise left the club on Tuesday after 15 months in charge, while assistant Dave Bassett has also departed.

A Team v B Team (Under 10's) - February 10th 2008

We have plannned a 'mini-tournament' for the Under 10's on Sunday 10th Feb from 10:30pm.

It will take place at the Ings (subject to pitches) with chips & sausages to follow (subject to clubhouse drying out). Nick Devine will be rotating the teams so that everyone gets a chance to play against everyone else. These matches should put us in good stead for the final 5 league games we have between now and the end of the season.

Dennis Wise Leaves Leeds Utd!

Leeds Utd's Manager sensationally quit the League One title contenders today and we had our roving reporters at Leeds Utd's Thorpe Arch Academy within minutes of the announcement. The mood was bouyant with a few names being whispered in the corridors of Yorkshire's Number One Football Club, including Gary McAllister (popular), Sam Allardyce (unlikely), Jose Murihno (very unlikely), Vinny Jones (!!) and Steve McClaren (we can lend him a brolly).

January 2008 Newsletter

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Tad Albion U8s ‘v’ Fulford (27th Jan)

U8 Yellow Team Match Report

1st Game report
Tadcaster Albion 2 – 1 Fulford
Scorers: Harry, James
Tadcaster lined up for the first game with Alfie in goal; Joseph and Emily in defence; James and Megan; Harry up front.
Tadcaster were caught napping at the start, conceding a very early goal. Thankfully, they responded immediately and set about getting themselves back in the game, and by the end of the match, every single player had played their part in this fantastic team effort. Joseph and Emily at the back, along with Megan in midfield tackled and battled for everything, whilst James and Harry had some neat passing interchanges up front. Harry played his best game for some weeks and having been denied a couple of times, his determination to get a goal was rewarded when he fired in a fantastic low shot across the Fulford goalkeeper to level the scores. Half Time score Tadcaster 1, Fulford 1.
Sam and Daniel came on for Emily and Megan. Another fantastic 10 minutes saw Tadcaster continue where they left off in the first half. Dan continued his improvement with some brave tackling and Sam did well, but the hero for Tad again was Alfie in goal, especially his ‘save of the season’ – full length to tip the ball round the post. Chances came and went and a draw might have been seen as a fair result, but this team never gives up and in the last minute James ran at the Fulford defence and saw his left foot shot half saved by the Fulford ‘keeper, hit the cross bar and then spin backwards into the goal to seal the win for Tadcaster. ‘Lucky’ was the response from the Fulford touchline, but it was luck Tadcaster deserved for their determination and for never giving up.

2nd Game report
Tadcaster Albion 1 – 3 Fulford
Scorers: Alfie
The line up for the friendly game was Harry in goal, Emily and Daniel in defence; James, Sam and Joseph in midfield; Alfie up front.
Again Tadcaster conceded an early goal, but battled their way back into the game when Alfie smashed the ball high into the Fulford goal. Half time score Tadcaster 1, Fulford 1.
Megan took the ‘keepers jersey for the second half and Tadcaster were in contention until late in the match when two quick goals settled the match for Fulford.

Man of the Match: This was a fantastic team effort and any one of the players could have won the award. It goes to Joseph this week though, who continues to improve quickly both in defence and in midfield. Well done Joseph !

Flashback - Summer 2006 - Otley Tournament!

Here's a blast from the past............ In the summer of 2006 Tadcaster Riverside Albion entered the famous Otley Tournament for the first time - and won!

It was a blistering hot day - just after England's exit from The World Cup - the teams played magnificently and one of our lads was scouted for Leeds Utd (and still attends Thorpe Arch Academy 2 years later).

Here's a short tongue-in-cheek video of the day:-

Under 10's Indoor Training - Friday 25th January

Slight change from previous weeks in that Indoor Training will take place at 6:00pm 'til 7:00pm on Friday night. The venue is unchanged - we need to be at Tadcaster Leisure Centre for 5:50pm for a prompt start. Please remember to bring your 50p subs and trainers.

We are 'at home' to Pickering on Sunday and will be playing at Riverside School. Mick will confirm the time on Friday night as it is likely we will be sharing the facilities with the Under 9's.

Any queries - Mick's number is 07931 305930.

Tadcaster Albion v Osbaldwick (Under 10's)

Well done to the Under 10's who beat fellow title-chasers Osbaldwick 4-1 in a real 'muck & bullets' game down at Riverside on Sunday. Let's hope we can show the same mettle against Brooklyn on 20th Jan.

Tadcaster Albion U10's Title Race!

The top of the table is really hotting up with both A & B Teams in with a chance of taking the title. Sundays game, away to Brooklyn, is a crucial match and we would like as much support as possible from Mums, Dads, Grannies, Grandads, Pets. Don't forget Friday training - Nick Brown has booked indoor training for us at a concessionary rate - please bring your 50p's (and any subs you forgot to bring last time we played indoors!) - Training shoes only - 6:45 to 8:00 - Tad Leisure Centre Friday 18th Jan 2008.

Tad Albion U8's v Heworth 13th Jan 2008

U8’s Tadcaster Riverside Albion ‘v’ Heworth

Yellow Team Match Report
1st Game: Tadcaster Albion 2 – 3 Heworth
Goal Scorers: Harry, James
2nd Game: Tadcaster Albion 3 – 6 Heworth
Goal Scorers: o.g. (2), James

1st Game report
Tadcaster lined up for the first game with Alfie in goal; Daniel and Joseph in defence; Sam and Megan in midfield; Harry up front.
Tadcaster were caught cold at the start of this game by a very strong Heworth side, conceding 2 early goals. A lack of concentration in their own penalty area was the cause of both goals. There was little to cheer for the home crowd as Tadcaster struggled to get out their own half. Megan had to go off towards the end of the half to be replaced by James, but another goal conceded left the home side with a mountain to climb in the second half. Half Time score: Tadcaster 0, Heworth 3.
Megan and Emily replaced Daniel and Sam for the second half. Tadcaster needed to get an early goal and that’s just what they did – Harry pouncing to poke the ball home after the goalkeeper dropped a shot. Chances came and went at both ends – Alfie playing an absolute blinder in goal to keep Tadcaster in with a chance. With a couple of minutes to go, James collected the ball in his own half and set off at full tilt, beating four Heworth players before slotting the ball into the bottom corner. Tadcaster were well on top and the home crowd were loving it, but time ran out on a brave second half performance. Final score: Tadcaster 2, Heworth 3.

2nd Game report
The line up for the second game was Megan in goal, Emily and Daniel in defence; James, Sam and Harry in midfield; Alfie up front.
Again, Tadcaster went 3-0 down in the first half, and yet again they came back strongly against the Heworth ‘A’ team. The first Tadcaster goal came from a deflected corner driven in by James. Half Time score: Tadcaster 1, Heworth 3.
Tadcaster got another goal back early in the second half – again from a deflected corner. Then after Alfie had been fouled twice in succession, James smashed in a free kick to bring the scores level at 3-3. That was as good as it got though and Heworth’s extra pace and strength told as they scored 3 goals to run out comfortable winners. Final score: Tadcaster 3, Heworth 6.

Tadcaster were beaten by the better side in both games, but for sheer effort, determination and bravery, there was only one winner for me !

Man of the Match: A very tough decision. But, its not easy being a ‘keeper and after conceding 3 in the first half of the first game, Alfie showed great determination & bravery, not to mention pulling off some great saves. Well done Alfie !

Hamilton Panthers v Tadcaster Riverside Albion (Under 8's)

U8’s Hamilton Panthers ‘v’ Tadcaster Riverside Albion

6th January 2008.
Yellow Team Match Report
1st Game
Hamilton Panthers 0 – 8 Tadcaster Albion
Goal Scorers: Harry (3), James (3), Megan, o.g.
2nd Game
Hamilton Panthers 1 – 2 Tadcaster Albion
Goal Scorers: Alfie, James

1st Game report
The Yellow team lined up for the first game with Alfie in goal; Emily and Joseph defence; James and Megan in midfield; Harry up front.
Tadcaster kicked off the competitive league in style with a convincing win. In difficult, muddy conditions, Albion applied pressure from the off and were quickly two goals up, both goals coming from Harry (the second one was the goal of the match). Further first half goals from Megan along with a couple for James meant Tadcaster were virtually home and dry by half time. Half time score: Hamilton Panthers 0, Tadcaster 5.
Daniel and Declan came on for the second half, replacing Emily and Megan. Tadcaster continued their solid display with both Daniel and Declan getting in some early tackles. Harry was the first to complete his hat-trick and James soon followed. The scoring was completed when one of the Panther’s defenders unluckily sliced the ball into his own net from a Tadcaster corner. Final score: Hamilton Panthers 0, Tadcaster Albion 8.
Overall, this was a strong, solid display.

2nd Game report
The line up for the second game was Megan in goal; Daniel and Emily in defence; James and Declan in midfield; Alfie up front.
Goals from James and Alfie gave Tadcaster a 2-0 half time lead and despite and early second half goal from Hamilton, Tadcaster held out for a great win. Final score: Hamilton Panthers 1, Tadcaster Albion 2.
The team had been switched around for the second game with some of the stronger Tadcaster players getting a rest. The effort throughout this match proved what a great squad the yellow team are. Joseph is really starting to look confident with the ball; Daniel played his best match of the season and Declan had a great first match.

Man of the Match: Daniel – some good defensive positioning and strong tackling. Keep up the good work. Well done Dan !

Tadcaster Magnets 2 - Tadcaster Albion 2 (Under 10's A-Team)

Tadcaster Albion Under 10's "A Team" fought manfully to come back from 2-0 down to draw against Tadcaster Magnets at the Cricket Pitch. It was end to end action with 'Our Mick' directing the play from the sidelines. Even though we had more than a few absentees, the lads who turned out kept up their determination and if injury time had been played could well have prevailed. Tad Albion maintain their position 4 places above their hometown rivals. Results/league as shown here: - http://www.mitchellsoccer.co.uk/html/Under10.htm

Photo's of the match can be seen here:- http://picasaweb.google.com/NickBrownPhoto/TadcasterMagnetsVsTadcasterAlbion6thJan2008?authkey=K_tWfYbJgS8

As always, no child is named or identified - if you see something you don't like please let us know and we will remove it.

Woolly Hats - Free Delivery

We have limited stock of this winter's 'must have' item - The Tadcaster Albion JFC 2008 Woolly Hat. The hat is custom made for us by respected sportswear manufacturer 'Pendles' and is of the highest quality sporting an embroided club logo. One size fits all and they can be worn in many different styles from 'The Jacques Cousteau' to 'The Armed Robber'. As a special New Year offer your hat(s) will be delivered to your door free of charge. Payment can be made to any of your managers/coaches or via PayPal to nickbrown@btinternet.com. The cost is £9 per hat.

Under 10's 2008 Fixtures

UNDER 10s MINI-SOCCER Fixtures

(Direct link http://www.mitchellsoccer.co.uk/html/Under%2010s%20fixtures%202007-08.pdf )

Sunday 6th January

DIVISION 2
Free Week v Brooklyn
Osbaldwick v Pickering Town
Tadcaster Magnets v Tadcaster Albion
Wilberfoss v Norwich Union
Rawcliffe Warriors v Huntington
Poppleton Panthers v Old Malton

Sunday 13 January 2008

DIVISION 2
Poppleton Panthers v Free Week
Old Malton v Rawcliffe Warriors
Huntington v Wilberfoss
Norwich Union v Tadcaster Magnets
Tadcaster Albion v Osbaldwick
Pickering Town v Brooklyn

20 January 2008

DIVISION 2
Free Week v Pickering Town
Brooklyn v Tadcaster Albion
Osbaldwick v Norwich Union
Tadcaster Magnets v Huntington
Wilberfoss v Old Malton
Rawcliffe Warriors v Poppleton Panthers

27 January 2008

DIVISION 2

Rawcliffe Warriors v Free Week
Poppleton Panthers v Wilberfoss
Old Malton v Tadcaster Magnets
Huntington v Osbaldwick
Norwich Union v Brooklyn
Tadcaster Albion v Pickering Town

3 February 2008

DIVISION 2
Free Week v Tadcaster Albion - Possible Wilberfoss Re-arrange
Pickering Town v Norwich Union
Brooklyn v Huntington
Osbaldwick v Old Malton
Tadcaster Magnets v Poppleton Panthers
Wilberfoss v Rawcliffe Warriors

17 February 2008

DIVISION 2
Wilberfoss v Free Week
Rawcliffe Warriors v Tadcaster Magnets
Poppleton Panthers v Osbaldwick
Old Malton v Brooklyn
Huntington v Pickering Town
Norwich Union v Tadcaster Albion

24 February 2008

DIVISION 2

Free Week v Norwich Union
Tadcaster Albion v Huntington
Pickering Town v Old Malton
Brooklyn v Poppleton Panthers
Osbaldwick v Rawcliffe Warriors
Tadcaster Magnets v Wilberfoss

2 March 2008

DIVISION 2
Tadcaster Magnets v Free Week
Wilberfoss v Osbaldwick
Rawcliffe Warriors v Brooklyn
Poppleton Panthers v Pickering Town
Old Malton v Tadcaster Albion
Huntington v Norwich Union

9 March 2008

DIVISION 2
Free Week v Huntington
Norwich Union v Old Malton
Tadcaster Albion v Poppleton Panthers
Pickering Town v Rawcliffe Warriors
Brooklyn v Wilberfoss
Osbaldwick v Tadcaster Magnets

16 March 2008 Free Week TO REARRANGE FIXTURES


23 March 2008 EASTER - Free Week
30 March 2008 Free Week TO REARRANGE FIXTURES
6 April 2008 Free Week TO REARRANGE FIXTURES
13 April 2008 Free Week TO REARRANGE FIXTURES
20 April 2008 Free Week TO REARRANGE FIXTURES
27 April 2008 Free Week TO REARRANGE FIXTURES
Season ends 30th April
No extensions will be permitted

Under 10's Indoor Training

Happy New Year!

Under 10's Training this coming Friday 4th January will take place indoors (hurray!) at Tadcaster Leisure Centre:

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?hloc=GBLS24%209JE#t=l&map=53.8843,-1.26738174&loc=GB:53.8843:-1.26738:15LS24%209JELS24%209JE

We are booked in from 6:45pm until 8:00pm - don't forget you will need TRAINERS instead of boots(!).

We have a local derby with Magnets on Sunday 6th and Mick will be concentrating on fitness training to work off all of the selection boxes that you gobbled down over Christmas.

Sunday's game is a 'must win' fixture if we are to be in with a chance of winning our respective 2A & 2B Divisions - "Our Mick" will be looking
for maximum concentration & determination(!).

NB - If you would like to add anything the the Mini-Soccer Blog or even become a regular contributor, please let me know.

Photo Gallery 2003 - 2007

Here is a link to a collection of photo's taken in the last few years at various events.
If you have any to contribute please mail them to info@tadcasterriversidealbion.co.uk
No child is named or identified and the album is not in the public domain. If you see something you don't like - let us know and we will remove it.

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/NickBrownPhoto/Gallery20032007?authkey=F3uT32ADMLU

Under 9's Fixtures 2008 - Sharon Conway

Please find attached the U9 fixtures for 2008, we are in League Division 1 and our first game is 13th January 2008 - away at Dunnington. I also attach directions for grounds, I will bring hardcopies to training however please note that fixtures & directions can be found on the mitchells soccer web-site http://www.mitchellsoccer.co.uk/ and also via a link in our own web-site http://www.tadcasterriversidealbion.co.uk/

Directions to Grounds for League Games 2008

All directions are taken from the link in Mitchells League web-site http://www.yorkcubs.com/html/directions_opponents.htm

Directions to Dunnington FC
Dunnington FC play at Dunnington Sports Centre, Common Rd, Dunnington, YO19 5RYFrom the cityTake the A1079 from the Northern Ring Road in the direction of Hull. At the second Dunnington sign, turn left by a motor showroom called Michael Welch Specialist Cars. This is Common Rd.On the right hand side after about 1 mile is the Costcutter sports centre (just after the Costcutter head offices on the left). Turn right into the complex and the car park is straight ahead. The pitches are round the back of the club house.There are changing facilities at this venue but please confirm with the club whether they will be available.These directions have were verified as in September 2005.

Directions to York College JFC

York College junior teams play at the York College Fields, Sim Balk Lane, York. From the CityGo out from the city along Tadcaster Rd (racecourse on left) and turn left at the York College traffic lights (signposted Bishopthorpe). From the north/the A64Take the York West exit from the A64 and then turn right at the lights just after the (being rebuilt) petrol station on the right. (signposted for Bishopthorpe and the Racecourse). Then in either caseThe fields are on the left after the building site. There is limited parking.
Directions to Fulford FC

Fulford JFC play at Lord Deramore's Primary School, Heslington, York YO10 5EEFrom the CityGo out from the city along the A1079 Hull Road. At the large roundabout signposted for the University go towards the University. This is the main road towards Heslington village.From the north/Tadcaster or LeedsTake the A1079 exit from the northern ring road. Go past B&Q on the right and follow the signs for the University. Take the main road towards Heslington villageThen in either caseAfter Windmill Lane on the right, and just before Heslington village, turn left into School Lane and the car park for the school is immediately on the left. The playing fields are at the back of the school through the trees.There are no changing facilities at this ground.
Directions to York Cubs
The Knavesmire, Racecourse Lane, YO23 1EX
From the A64 (Tadcaster)Take the York West exit off the A64. At the traffic lights follow the signs for the City Centre (not the Racecourse entrance). Go past Tesco and over the mini roundabout. This leads along the orange route (above) past the Racecourse on the RHS. At the end of the Racecourse there is a right turn into Knavesmire Road (just by the Newington Hotel). Go along Knavesmire Rd and turn right for the grandstands entrance. Go to the very end of that road and the club house is on the right by a grey gate. You may park on Racecourse Road without charge The pitches are through the gate, to the right and down the hill. Immediately the other side of the race track are the 11 a side pitches and the mini soccer pitches are past the first 11 a side pitch and to the right behind the wire fence (see map top left). The under 7s mini soccer pitches are directly behind the far goal of the 11 a side pitch.
Directions to Woodthorpe Wanderers FC
Woodthorpe School, Summerfield Rd, York YO24 2RU.
From the northern ring road/A64Take the Woodthorpe turning off the A1237 ring road and continue towards the city. After Eden Close (about 0.75 miles from ring road) turn left into Grassholme. continue along Grassholme for 0.25 mile. After a chicane turn into Summerfield Rd and the school is on the right.
Directions to Heworth JFC
Hopgrove Playing Fields, Malton Road, York
From the northern ring roadTake the A1036 (York). This is the turning after Monks Cross if travelling from Earswick etc. Follow Malton Rd past the Hopgrove pub and the fields are on the right before the roundabout.
Directions to Poppleton FC

Poppleton JFC play at Millfield Lane. Poppleton.From the CityTake the A59 out of the City to the northern ring road and turn right (towards Clifton Moor) at the roundabout where the A59 meets the ring road. At the the next roundabout follow the signs for the Millfield Lane Industrial Estate. On leaving the roundabout turn first right under the ring road. This is Millfield Lane. The Football Foundation ground is on the right after about 200-300m and is signposted Poppleton JFC and Football Foundation on the gate. There is ample car parking and this site. Please check with the local coach for availability of the changing rooms.

Directions to Easingwold Town FC

Easingwold Town play at Stillington Rd, Easingwold.
From the or the Ring RoadTake the A19 north out of the City and continue in the direction of Thirsk after the ring road.Follow the signs for Easingwold (remembering to turn for the village at the roundabout which is the start of the Easingwold by-pass road). This is the old A19 and eventually goes through the centre. Just before the centre and just after a car service station on the LHS turn right onto Stillington Rd (signposted Stillington). The ground is 500m after the Fire Station and opposite the Fire Training HQ on the right. There are changing facilities at this ground but please check with the local coach as to their availability.
Directions to Brooklyn FC

Langton Road, Norton, Malton YO17 9AE
Directions to the mini soccer pitchesFrom the A64 take the B1248 into the centre of Malton. Turn right at the traffic lights (Castlegate B1248) following the signs for Beverley/Norton. Follow the B1248 round over the railway crossing (as if going to Beverley). You will see a petrol station and then the Derwent pub on the right hand side. 50 yds after the pub there is a mini roundabout. Turn right, following the signs for Langton and Birdsall (this is Wold Street and leads to Langton Rd). About 500yds down that road is St Peter's Church and the Brooklyn pitches are opposite the church. The entrance to the car park is easy to miss. Car parking could be a problem if there is more than one fixture scheduled for the morning of your game. Parking on Langton Road may be preferable

Mini-Soccer Christmas Trip/Party

Here are some sample photo's taken at the Mini-Soccer Christmas Trip to Elland Road to see Leeds Utd thrash Huddersfield Town and the post-match disco.

You can see a slideshow of the whole day (including shakey video) here:-http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/NickBrownPhoto/LeedsUtd4Huddersfield0AndChristmasParty?authkey=SYer6z9TjkY

As always, no child is identified and the album is not in the public domain. If you see something that you don't like, email us at info@tadcasterriversidealbion.co.uk and we'll remove it.