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under 10 Juniors
LGE 08/09/07 11.00 KILLY KYPC TIGERS 2 2 SPENCER & SAYERS " 17/09/07 18.15 " LONGBENTON LIONS 2 0 SAYERS & CROW " 22/09/07 11.00 " WHITLEY BAY BC 0 2 - " 29/09/07 11.00 " NORTHBURN WANDERERS 3 4 SAYERS, McLEOD & HADDON " 06/10/07 11.00 " PONTELAND UTD MILAN 0 4 - " 13/10/07 11.00 " AFC KILLINGWORTH 6 1 SPENCER(2), SAYERS(2), MORLEY & McLEOD " 20/10/07 11.00 " BLYTH SPARTANS 1 1 MORLEY " 27/10/07 10.00 " BURNSIDE UTD BISONS 0 0 (N/S WIN 3-0 ON PENS) " 03/11/07 11.00 " BURNSIDE UTD BEARS 2 3 CROW & McLEOD " 10/11/07 11.00 " COAST SOCCER 2 8 SPENCER & MORLEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WINTER LEAGUE 2008 LGE 09/02/08 - KILLY WHITLEY BAY BC 2 6 CROW & SPENCER " 16/02/08 - " BLYTH SPARTANS 1 2 SAYERS " 23/02/08 - " BURNSIDE UTD BEARS 2 3 SAYERS & ROBINSON " 01/03/08 - " BURNSIDE UTD BISONS 3 0 McLEOD, SAYERS & SPENCER " 08/03/08 - " COAST SOCCER 1 6 SAYERS " 15/03/08 - " KYPC OLYMPIAKOS 5 0 SAYERS(3), SPENCER & McLEOD " 29/03/08 - " KYPC TIGERS 1 0 SAYERS CUP Q/F 12/04/08 18.30 J/S WHITLEY BAY BC 4 1 MORLEY, McLEOD, SPENCER & CROW LGE 26/04/08 - - PONTELAND UTD MILAN 1 5 SAYERS CUP S/F 07/05/08 - - SHANKLEA 0 2 - LGE 17/05/08 - - PONTELAND UTD MADRID 3 1 MORLEY, CROW & McLEOD
MATCH REPORTS
17-05-08 - North Shields Juniors 3 Ponteland Utd Madrid 1
The final fixture of the season has arrived and the lads wanted to make sure that they finished on a high with a good performance and victory.
The first half was dominated by the lads with fantastic play and chance after chance created, three headers by Dan Crow from corners cleared off the line, Matthew Mcleod the post and a long range effort from Ben Thompson saved by the Ponteland keeper were just a few of the chances but nothing seemed to be going in for them, and after all he pressure it was Ponteland who opened the scoring, 1-0 down against the run of play. From the restart the lads continued their dominance with chance after chance but again nothing was going in for them and the first half ended 1-0 to Ponteland.
The second half was again dominated by the lads and it wasn't long before they got back on level terms with a superb ball from Alex Sursham played in Jake Morley to score comfortabely, 1-1. from the restart they continued to pile the pressure on the Ponteland defence and we went ahead with a strike by dan Crow from outside the box, 2-1. From the restart the lads were still creating chances for fun and went 3-1 ahead with a strike from Matthew Mcleod, and it should of been 4-1 when a strike from Nathan Robinson seemed to cross the line but was ruled out by the referee so the game ended 3-1.
A fantastic dominating display from the lads and a superb victory to the end the season.
Very Well Done !
Scorers : Jake Morley
Dan Crow
Matthew McleodM.O.M : Dan Crow
A big thankyou to the manager Gavin Mcleod who has worked extremely hard with the lads all season.
07-05-08 - Cup Semi Final - North Shields Juniors 0 Shanklea 2
After a superb victory in the quarter finals against Whitley Bay the lads were confident that they could overcome Shanklea to reach the final.
It was a scappy start to the game with both sides losing possession easily and only creating half chances. The lads couldn't seem to find their feet in the game or settle and it was Shanklea who took full advantage to net the first goal 1-0 down. From the restart the lads still weren't able to settle and for some reason were all off their game and as a result of this Shanklea netted again to put us 2-0 down. Again from the restart the lads were off their game and could only create half chances, no shots on target in the first half.
The second half was alot better although it couldn't of been much worse than the first. The lads were creating chance after chance to try and get back in the tie but it was only going to be an uphill battle and they couldn't seem to find the target, everytime we got near the opposition goal there seemed to be panic with the lads snapping at their chances and you could tell it wasn't going to be their day. We did manage to get the ball in the back of the net from a corner but it was ruled out for hand ball and the game ended 2-0 to Shanklea.
Unlucky Lads !
M.O.M : Matthew Mcleod
26/04/08 - North Shields Juniors 1 Ponteland Utd Milan 5
Match 8 in the league and there was high spirits amongst the lads after reaching the semi finals of the cup last time out. Todays opponents Ponteland Milan boast 5 academy players in their squad so the lads knew they were in for a tough game and would have to be at their best.
The game kicked off and the lads were under immediate pressure from Ponteland but they were proving hard to break down giving them no time on the ball and forcing them into long range efforts on goal. Ponteland's constant pressure then paid off with two goals in quick succession which they celebrated as if it were the FA Cup Final, 2-0 down. From the restart the lads started to get the better of Ponteland and won a penalty when Sayers was brought down in the box, Sayers picked himself up to take the kick and slotted the ball comfortabely to reduce the score to 2-1. This didn't last long though and from the restart Ponteland edged further ahead 3-1 down. The lads then continued to frustrate with fantastic effort and commitment and the first half ended 3-1 to Ponteland.
The second half was much like the first with constant pressure from Ponteland and the lads camped in their own half, but some fantastic defending and superb saves from Walker in goal kept them out and against all the odds managed to keep the score 3-1 for most of the half. The lads managed to then catch Ponteland on the counter and create a couple of chances of their own, coming close but we were caught at the back and they scored another two goals in quick successsion to make it 5-1. The lads didn't give up or drop their heads and the final whistle blew 5-1 to Ponteland.
The lads kept themselves in the game for long periods and showed fantastic effort and commitment, never giving up. You should all be very proud of yourselves.
Scorer : Ben Sayers
Oppo M.O.M : Callum Walker
Managers M.O.M : The Whole Team
12/4/08 - Cup QF North Shields Juniors 4 Whitley Bay BC 1
The pitches at Killy were water logged so we managed to get the fixture changed to be played at John Spence. Whitley Bay the opponents today who we had a bad time against in the opening fixture of the season so the lads expected a tough game.
The game kicked off and you could see that confidence was high amongst the Juniors on the back of two victories in the league. Chances were being created by both sides but cancelled out by some great defending. Harvey and Crow were as ever solid at the back with Mcleod, Spencer and Robinson battling in midfield and Sayers hold up play there was very little Whitley could do to get past us. The game continued to be tight for the rest of the half and the lads went in 0-0 at the break.
The second half kicked off and we won a corner almost immediately, Sayers stepped up and curled a ball into the box which was met by Morley who headed home for the first goal of the game 1-0 to the Juniors. From the restart we continued to press and it wasn't long before we doubled the lead through Mcleod who smashed the ball into the bottom corner 2-0. From the restart it was all one sided and Whitley didn't know what had hit them, we won a free kick about 60 yards out, well it seemed that far anyway. Spencer stepped up to take it and curled the ball straight into the back of the net 3-0 and cruising. From the restart we seemed to take our foot off the gas a little and Whitley won a free kick just outside the box, Walker saved the initial srike but the ball was turned in to reduce the score to 3-1. With not long left we won another corner and again Sayers stepped up to take it, he curled the ball into the box and this was met by a fantastic header from Crow 4-1. From the restart Whitley had no time to get back into the game and it wasn't long before the ref blew for full time, 4-1 to the Juniors.
A fantastic footballing display from the lads. You all should be very proud of yourselves.
Well Done Lads You Deserved It !
Scorers: Jake Morley
Matthew Mcleod
Rory Spencer
Danny CrowM.O.M. Ben Sayers
23/3/08 - North Shields Juniors 1 KYPC Tigers 0
A great result last time out for the Juniors so confidence was high amongst the lads for todays match. Todays opponents KYPC Tigers are top of the league with 100% record so the lads knew they would have to be at their best to get a result.
In the first half the Juniors had the wind on their side so it was important to capitalise on this but it was always going to be difficult against a top side. The lads were making it very difficult for the Tigers with their closing down of the ball and giving them no time, they did manage to get in behind us to have a few efforts on goal which were saved by Callum Walker who seemed to be on top of his game, then the lads hard work paid off with a long clearance up field which the Tigers keeper pounced on by Ben Sayers who somehow managed to lob the ball over the keeper into the back of the net, (same old Sayers always scoring) 1-0 to the Juniors. The rest of the half saw the Juniors continue to frustrate the oppposition by giving them no time on the ball and managed to keep the score in our favour at half time.
In the second half the lads knew that they would have to work even harder with the wind against them, this was proved as the Tigers spent most of it camped in our half trying to break us down, it was chance after chance for the Tigers but the lads were working extremely hard with a string of last ditch tackles and world class saves from Callum kept them out. Then from a corner the Tigers managed to score but to our delight the referee disallowed the goal because Ben Sayers was down and recieving treatment. With not long left in the game they still couldn't manage to get past us and the referee blew for full time, then a rapture of cheers from the lads, I don't know if they were cheering just because they had won the game or because they were promised bacon sarnies off Danny Harvey's Dad if they won.
A fantastic hard working battling display from the lads and back to back victories.
Very Well Done !
Scorer: Ben Sayers
M.O.M. Callum Walker
15/3/08 - North Shields Juniors 5 KYPC Olympiakos 0
This was our sixth match of the season, we didn't know too much about todays opponents only that they had been promoted last season after finishing third. The lads were in good spirits and wanted to put last weeks defeat behind them and record their second win.
The match kicked off and for the opening few minutes it was a bit of a scrappy game, then the lads managed to get their passing going and started to put Olympiakas under pressure forcing a corner down the right, Sayers whipped the ball in and it ended up going straight into the back of the net for our first goal 1-0. From the restart we started to take full control of the game and when Mcleod found space down the right he played in a pin point ball through to Sayers who netted for the second time 2-0. The lads then continued to put pressure on to add to the lead when Spencer picked up the ball just past the half way he found space then shot, the ball going through the keepers legs and into the back of the net to make it 3-0 to the Juniors. From the restart Olympiakos were trying their very best to get back in the game but our defence were strong, the first half ended 3-0, a comfortable first half for the lads.
In the second half it was more of the same from the lads, Knocking the ball around and creating chances but the Olympiakos defence proved harder to break down, we kept up the pressure though and when Morley found space on the edge of the box he shot, the ball was going just wide but Sayers managed to turn the ball for his hattrick and 4-0. We continued to pile the pressure on and create chances and Mcleod made it 5-0 when he battled his way into the box and finished. That's how the game ended, our second win of the season.
A fantastic performance from the whole team. Well done lads.
Scorers : Ben Sayers ( 3 )
Rory Spencer
Matthew McleodM.O.M. Rory Spencer
8/3/08 - North Shields Juniors 1 Coast Soccer 6
After last weeks fantastic performance and first win of the season spirits were up for this game. Todays opponents Coast Soccer and the lads knew they had to be on their game if they were going to get anything out of this one.
The game started and with the high winds it proved very difficult for the lads to control the ball although we did manage to create a couple of chances early on with no end product. It was Coast Soccer who then dominated the first half, although you couldn't really fault the effort of the lads but 3 goals in quick succession from Coast made it very hard for the us to get anything out of the game and we went in 3-0 down at the break.
In the second half the lads tried their best to get themselves back in the game, but because we were piling players forward we kept getting caught on the counter and Coast scored another two to make it 5-0. To make matters worse for us our keeper Callum Walker got a nasty injury to his leg and had to be subbed, which meant defender Daniel Crow went in goal. From this point though the lads still didn't drop their heads and were trying their very best to reduce the deficit, but unfortunately again got caught on the counter and Coast made it 6-0. From the restart there was very little time left and with the last kick of the game Sayers scored and their hard work payed off with a consolation. 6-1 the final score.
A very tough game in tough conditions but you can't fault the lads for their effort.
Unlucky Lads !
Scorer : Ben Sayers
M.O.M. BEN SAYERS
1/3/08 - North Shields Juniors 3 Burnside Bisons 0
Our fourth match of the winter league and the Juniors still waiting for their first points on the board, although after the last two games we were unlucky not to be on 6 points. Burnside Bisons were the opponents who we beat on pens to reach the quarter finals of the cup so the lads were confident they could get their first win today.
The game kicked off and the lads took control of the game immediately with fantastic passing and movement, we managed to keep the ball for long periods and as in the two previous games we created a lot of chances with Spencer and Morley coming close, then a superb piece of play saw Sayers play in Mcleod who converted to put the Juniors 1-0 up. From the restart the lads continued to dominate the game, our defence having very little to do, but as in the previous two matches we couldn't add to the lead before half time and we went in 1-0 up for the third game running at the break.
In the second half the lads continued to dominate, and all their hard work paid off as Sayers made it 2-0 with another fantastic passage of play. From then on you knew there was omly going to be one winner and the Juniors were about to record their first win, and when Spencer converted to make it 3-0 there was no way back for the Bisons and it was a comfortable win for the lads 3-0.
Another fantastic performance from the lads ended this time with 3 goals, 3 points and a clean sheet.
Well Done Lads !
Scorers : Matthew Mcleod, Ben Sayers & Rory Spencer
M.O.M. RORY SPENCER
23/2/08 - North Shiels Juniors 2 Burnside Utd Bears 3
The lads were really up for this game after last weeks performance, although they lost to a last gasp penalty they did deserve something and they were confident that they could put that right today.
The match kicked off and as in the Blyth game last week all the early play was coming from us, we were again creating chance after chance with Spencer and Mcleod both coming close to opening the score, and it didn't take long before we did with a great passage of play ended with a superb finish from Ben Sayers 1-0 to the Juniors. From the restart we continued to dominate the game but we couldn't add to the lead and we went in 1-0 up at the break.
In the second half it was more of the same with us piling the pressure on and creating more chances and we then won a penalty for handball. Robinson stepped up to take it and smashed the ball home for his first goal for the Juniors ( a long time coming Nathan ) 2-0. From the restart the lads for some reason seemed to switch off and in a mad 5 minutes we amazingly conceded 3 goals to go behind in the game 2-3. After this their was very little time left for us to get back in the game and although we came close a couple of times it was too little too late and the game ended 3-2 to the Bears.
Another game dominated by the Juniors only to lose it at the end.
Unlucky Again Lads !
Scorers : Ben Sayers & Nathan Robinson
M.O.M. DANNY CROW
16/2/08 - North Shields Juniors 1 Blyth Spartans 2
After a disappointing start to the season against Whitley Bay last week, we were hoping for a better performance in this match with tough opposition in Blyth Spartans.
The game kicked off and the lads didn't disappoint with all the early play coming from us,we were creating chances for fun with Mcleod, Morley and Sayers all coming close to scoring, and when Blyth managed to get the ball off us and go on an attack of their own they were shut out by some strong defending from Crow and Harvey, and safe hands from Walker. The lads were then rewarded for their fantastic work rate and effort with great build up play and a goal from Ben Sayers 1-0. From the restart we continued to create chances and again came close to scoring with superb passing and movement throughout the whole team, but we couldn't manage to extend the lead and the first half ended at 1-0. After the way we played and the chances created in that first half we could have been 5 or 6 up.
In the second half Blyth came back into the game and we seemed to take our feet off the pedal, it was their turn to create chances although our defence stood firm you could sence an equaliser was coming as they were getting closer and closer, and that it exactly what happaned 1-1. From the restart the game was more even with both sides creating, it was end to end and either team could've took the lead. It was looking like the game was going to end in a draw with very little time left, but it was just our luck when the ref gave a penalty for handball against us, Blyth converted to make it 1-2 and that's how the game ended.
A fantastic performance throughout the whole team and we certainly did not deserve to lose.
Unlucky Lads !
Scorer ; Ben Sayers
M.O.M. DANNY CROW
9/2/08 - North Shields Juniors 2 Whitley Bay BC 6
At last our first match in the Winter League had arrived,after some awful weather in January had left the pitches at Killingworth under 6ins of water in some places.
The match kicked off and although the lads have been training together every week leading up to this opener you could tell that they hadn't played a competetive match for quite some time. We couldn't get the ball off Whitley as they created chance after chance and to our disappointment found ourselves 3-0 down with only 10 minutes played.
At this point the lads finally started to find their feet and with our first real attack we forced a corner. Mcleod whipped the ball in and Crow netted to reduce the score 3-1.
From the restart we won the ball back and continued to get ourselves back in the game and won a free kick, Spencer stepped up to take it and curled the ball straight into the top corner leaving the Whitley keeper with no chance, 3-2 and back in the game. The match then turned again and as in the first 10 minutes we couldn't get the ball off Whitley, we were not closing them down quick enough and the marking was awful throughout the whole team and Whitley netted another 3 goals to make it 6-2 at half time.I don't know what Gavin said to the lads at half time but we were a different team in the second half, the passing was much better as was the marking. The lads were creating chances coming close on a number of occasions and when Whitley attacked we defended much better. Although we couldn't find the target we managed to keep Whitley out and it was a much better performance in the second half and the game ended 6-2.
A very disappointing first half but it was much better in the second.
Goal scorers; DANNY CROW & RORY SPENCER
M.0.M. BEN SAYERS
10-11-07 - North Shields Juniors 2 Coast Soccer 8
We knew that today’s match wasn’t going to be easy against a team who are in second place challenging Ponteland, to make matters worse the weather was cold, wet and windy. Starting the match today was Callum Walker in goal, Andrew Thompson and our captain for today Daniel Crow at the back, in midfield Matthew Mcleod, Jake Morley and Nathan Robinson with Rory Spencer up top. Subs were Ben Sayers, Daniel Harvey and Ben Thompson.
The match didn’t start well for us with Coast Soccer forcing a corner and scoring with a header 1-0, it was then 2-0 almost straight away again from a corner. We couldn’t seem to cope with the pressure and it was 3-0 soon after with a long ball into our box which was converted in. From the restart we finally started to play and we forced a corner of our own which was turned in by Rory Spencer to make it 3-1. From the restart Coast Soccer went straight on the attack to make it 4-1 and you could tell it just wasn’t going to be our day. From the restart though we pressed them back to force another corner which Jake Morley smashed home to reduce the score to 4-2. Again from the restart Coast Soccer went and scored another one to make it 5-2 ant that’s how it was at half time.
In the second half we looked a lot more solid at the back and were also pushing forward more and creating chances coming very close on a number of occasions and just didn’t seem to get the luck we deserved, to make matters worse Coast Soccer managed to score another three goals on the counter attack to extend their score to 8-2 and that’s how the game ended. I think that after our second half performance we could of got a little more out of the game and 8-2 was slightly flattering towards Coast Soccer although they did deserve to win we were better than the score line suggests.
UNLUCKY LADS !
M.O.M. RORY SPENCER
It’s been a promising first half of the season for the lads and we will look foward to it starting up again on December 1st.
3-11-07 - North Shields Juniors 2 Burnside Utd Bears 3
After a fantastic cup tie last week spirits were up. Burnside turned up with just six players so league rules state that we must start the game with six also. Starting the game we had our captain for today Callum Walker in goal Daniel Crow and Andrew Thompson at the back Jake Morley and Mathew Mcleod in midfield and Nathan Robinson up top. Subs were Daniel Harvey, Rory Spencer, Ben Thompson and Ben Sayers.The game started with us forcing the early pressure and Burnside were not able to get out of their half but it was always going to be difficult to commit players forward with just six players. We managed to force a couple of corners and when Ben Sayers whipped a ball into the box Daniel Crow was unmarked to smash the ball home 1-0. The subs were being rotated all the time which made it very difficult for the players to settle and with Burnside having just six and no subs i believe they had a slight advantage over us because they could all settle in their positions and this told when they got a goal back just before the break to level the score at half time 1-1.
The second half began and it was a very even game with both teams creating chances and defending well. With both teams playing counter attacking football you could sence there would be more goals and this was the case but it fell to Burnside who took the lead. From the restart the lads didn’t drop their heads and when Matty Mcleod picked up the ball on the right he skipped past a couple of defenders and scored to level the match, this wasn’t to last long though with Burnside scoring their third to take the lead soon after. We tried our best to get back in the game and came very close but it ended 3-2 to Burnside.
Unlucky lads !
M.O.M. DANIEL CROW
Next up our last game of this half of the season against Coast Soccer.
27/10/07 - Cup Match- North Shields Juniors 0 Burnside Utd Bisons 0
(aet 0-0 North Shields win 3-0 on penalty’s)Our first cup match of the season had arrived, we didn’t know much about the opposition only that they are top of their respective league.Starting the game today we had Callum Walker in goal, Daniel Crow and Andrew Thompson at the back, Jake Morley and Mathew Mcleod in midfield,with Ben Sayers and our captain for today Rory Spencer up top. Starting on the Bench was Daniel Harvey and Nathan Robinson.
In a typical cup match style the game started with a bang, Burnside hitting the post with their first attack, then it was our turn forcing a couple of corners and coming very close with a headed effort from Rory Spencer just going over the bar. We were taking the game to Burnside at this point and they couldn’t get out of their own half, then we won a free kick which Mathew Mcleod stepped up to take, struck very well only to be cleared off the line. We continued to pile the pressure on coming very close and unlucky to not be ahead at the break.
The second half began much the same as the first with us in control passing the ball around well and creating chances, then Burnside came back into it and the game became more end to end with both teams coming very close to that illusive winner and when i say close both teams hitting the bar and post. With the game coming towards the end you could tell no one wanted extra time with both teams creating chances but the game ended 0-0 and so it was extra time.
The first half of extra time was much like the second half of the game obviously some tired legs out there but still chances from both sides but again no score. In the second half it was again chance after chance from both sides but no one could break the deadlock and it was still 0-0 at the end of extra time and so it came down to a dreaded penalty shootout.
First up to take a penalty was Rory Spencer who slotted the ball into the bottom corner 1-0 then Burnside stepped up with Callum Walker saving the shot. Next up for us was Jake Morley who again slotted home 2-0, Callum Walker then saved again from Burnsides second spot kick. Next up for us was Daniel Harvey who again slotted home 3-0 then Burnside knew they had to score their next penalty and when they stepped up and shot wide it was all over and we won the game 3-0 on penalty’s.
WELL DONE LADS !
A Fantastic Cup TieM.O.M. Callum Walker
Next up Burnside Utd Bears in the league.
20/10/07 - North Shields Juniors 1 Blyth Spartans 1
After our biggest win of the season last week the lads were ready for a tough test against 3rd in the table Blyth Spartans. Starting the game today was Callum Walker in goal, Daniel Crow and Andrew Thompson at the back, Matthew Mcleod and our captain today Rory Spencer in the midfield and up top Ben Sayers and Nathan Robinson.Starting on the bench today, Jake Morley, Ben Thompson and Daniel Harvey.The first half began brightly with us taking the game to Blyth, we were closing them down very well, the passing was crisp and we were creating a number of chances,coming very close to taking a lead then with Blyth’s first real attack of the game they found the top corner with a terrific strike 1-0 down against the run of play.From the restart we didn’t drop our heads and came straight back at them and the pressure told when Jake Morley forced his way through their defence to slot home 1-1 back on level terms.From the restart we were really putting the pressure on and came very close to taking the lead before half time,but it wasn’t to be 1-1 at the break.
The second half kicked off and we were creating chances again with some great passing and build up play throughout the whole team but we couldn’t seem to finish it off, then came a spell of real pressure from Blyth where they hit both the post and the bar in the space of a few minutes as well as shots going just wide but we stood firm and kept them out with some great closing down and tackling.After this spell of pressure from Blyth the game was more end to end for the last couple of minutes and either team could of nicked it but the game ended at 1-1. After our play in the first half and Blyth’s in the second it was certainly a game of two halves and a fair result in the end.
Well Done Lads !
M.O.M. BEN SAYERS
Next up Burnside Utd Bisons in the cup.
13/10/07 - North Shields Juniors 6 AFC Killingworth 1
After a great performance against top of the league Ponteland last week the lads were well up for this game against bottom of the league AFC Killingworth. We started the game with our captain for today Callum Walker in goal, Daniel Crow and Andrew Thompson at the back, Rory Spencer and Jake Morley in midfield and Ben Sayers and Nathan Robinson up front. Starting on the bench was Matthew Mcleod and Daniel Harvey.The first half started with us on the attack and it wasn’t long before we forced a corner and Ben Sayers netted straight from it. 1-0 up, we continued to pile the pressure on and with some great passing we got our second from Jake Morley 2-0. From the restart we won the ball back and Rory Spencer picked up the ball and took it past a couple of players to net our third, 3-0. From the restart the game became a bit scrappy for a period but we soon got back into our stride with another wonderful passage of play and a strike from Rory Spencer, 4-0 up. The subs were being rotated all the time and when Matthew Mcleod came off the bench it didn’t take long for him to get into the action and net our fifth goal, 5-0 up at half time and cruising. A fantastic first half performance.
The second half began much like the first with us looking to extend the lead and we did exactly that when Ben Sayers netted his second of the game to make it 6-0. From the restart we continued to attack but were then caught on the counter and AFC Killingworth netted to reduce the score to 6-1. After the restart we were passing the ball around well and creating chances but couldn’t seem to extend the lead with Daniel Harvey and Nathan Robinson coming close, Killingworth were also shut out by some great defending from Andrew Thompson and Daniel Crow and safe hands from Callum Walker so the game ended 6-1, our biggest result of the season so far.
WELL DONE LADS ! FANTASTIC RESULT
M.O.M - RORY SPENCER
Next up Blyth Spartans
6/10/07 - North Shields Juniors 0 Ponteland Utd Milan 4
Our toughest match of the season had arrived and the lads were really up for it. Starting the game we had Callum Walker in goal, Daniel Crow playing sweeper with Andrew Thompson and Daniel Harvey just in front, in midfield we had Rory Spencer and our captain for today Matthew Mcleod with Ben Sayers up front. Starting on the bench was Ben Thompson, Jake Morley and Nathan Robinson.The first half started with Ponteland coming straight at us looking for an early goal, you could see the difference in quality immediately, but we were making it very difficult for them with a strong unit getting behind the ball, closing them down and gettting some good tackles in. They were coming closer and closer to scoring but we kept them out, twice Daniel Harvey cleared shots off the line, we were showing real fight and determination to keep them out with Callum making some great saves,but the pressure then told and Ponteland scored, 1-0 down the lads didn’t drop their heads and kept their grit and determination to make it difficult for them, but when you’re playing a full team of academy players it was always going to be hard work and Ponteland got their second. 2-0 down at half time.With all the pressure they gave us the lads can be very proud of themselves to keep the score at just 2-0.
The second half started with us on an early attack forcing a throw in just next to the corner flag and with Rory’s long throw into the box we came very close to scoring. Ponteland put the pressure back on us but as in the first half we were making life difficult for them,with some great defending from the lads at the back, but again the pressure told and Ponteland got their third 3-0 down.From the restart we came straight back at them with some great passing, Nathan picked the ball up on the left and forced his way passed their defender into the box only to be pushed off the ball, looked like a penalty but nothing was given. Ponteland then showed their quality when their number 8 picked the ball up in his half and took it all the way into the box to slot the ball in for their 4th. 4-0 down and thats how the game ended.
Well done lads to lose just 4-0 to a team full of academy players who have been winning games with ease this season then you can be very proud of yourselves.
M.O.M - Callum Walker
Next up AFC Killingworth
29/9/07 - NORTH SHIELDS JUNIORS 3 NORTHBURN WANDERERS 4
We were back to full strength for today’s game, so starting we had Callum Walker back in goal, Daniel Crow playing sweeper with Ben Thompson and our Captain for today Andrew Thompson just in front, in midfield we had Jake Morley and Mani Haddon, up front was Ben Sayers, starting on the bench were Matty Mcleod, Daniel Harvey and Nathan Robinson.The game started with us on the back foot Northburn piling on the pressure and it wasn’t long before they scored 1-0 down. From the restart we couldn’t seem to get into the game and they kept the pressure on us, they then hit a long range hopeful effort on goal and it was fumbled into the goal 2-0 down before we new it. This time from the restart we finally started to play and with good passing from back to front we were controlling the game then when the Northburn keeper got caught out of position Haddon rolled a ball to the feet of Sayers who chipped a lovely shot over their defenders into an empty net 2-1 back in the game. This wasn’t to last long though because from the restart Northburn took a hopeful shot on goal which Callum got a hand to only for the ball to come off the post and roll into the net, so unlucky 3-1 down and that’s how the first half ended.
The second half started and it was our turn to pile the pressure on creating chance after chance and when Robinson was brought down just outside the penalty area we won a free kick, Mcleod stepped up to take it curling the ball over the wall into the top corner, lovely strike 3-2 and back in the game again. We kept the pressure on trying to get the equaliser but were then caught on the counter attack and Northburn made it 4-2. We kept our heads up and from the restart kept the pressure on and when Mcleod crossed a ball into the box Haddon found himself unmarked to stab the ball home 4-3 and back in the game for a third time. We kept the pressure on and came very close to getting that equaliser but we ran out of time and the game ended 4-3 to Northburn.
A great game of football which could have gone either way.
M.O.M - Mani HaddonUNLUCKY LADS! don’t worry though we have an easy game against Ponteland next. lol.
22/9/07 - North Shields Juniors 0 Whitley Bay Boys Club 2
We were without a couple of players for this game with both Callum Walker
and Ben Thompson both missing. Daniel Crow took the role in goal. We had
Manni Haddon sitting deep with Rory Spencer and Jake Morley just in front,
Matty Mcleod took his usual position in the centre of midfield and we had
Nathan Robinson and our captain today Ben Sayers up front.Subsitutes were
Andrew Thompson and Daniel Harvey. The game started with us dominating the
play and creating chance after chance but just couldn,t seem to score,we
were then caught on the counter attack and Whitley scored. 1-0 down at
half time. The second half started and we seemed to have no luck with
injury after injury, we were chasing the game and still creating chances
but it just wasn't our day and when Whitley scored their second the game
was all over.
The lads played very well and on another day we would of won.
Unlucky lads !
M.O.M - Ben SayersM.O.M for Whitley JACK MOODY (keeper)
17/9/07 - North Shields Juniors 2 Longbenton Lions 0
The second game of the season and the weather was awful but that didn't
dampen the lads after a good start to the campaign. We controlled the
first half and we were 1 up at half time with a goal from Ben Sayers.We
continued to control the game in the second half and won a penalty. Daniel
Crow stepped up to take it and scored to make it 2-0 for our first win of
the season.WELL DONE LADS another great team performance!
M.O.M - Matthew Mcleod
08/09/07 - North Shields Juniors 2-2 KYPC Tigers
The first match of the season and the whole team was up for it after a
good pre season. The first half was quite even but we found ourselves 2
down at half time.The lads didn't drop their heads and came out in the
second half fighting.It didn't take long to get back in the game with a
strike from Rory Spencer and then when Ben Sayers equalised we looked as
though we were going to win and came very close.FANTASTIC COMMITMENT LADS !
M.O.M The Whole team
