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Under 8 Leopards
LGE 23/09/07 9.00 GOSFORTH NEWCASTLE CITY CELTIC 1 7 - " 30/09/07 - " NEWSHAM JUNIORS 2 4 GREY(2) " 07/10/07 11.00 " CRAMLINGTON COBRAS 0 4 - " 14/10/07 11.00 " CRAMLINGTON JUN BARCA 2 8 PATTISON & JOYCE " 21/10/07 12.00 " PONTELAND JUNIORS 1 7 HARLEY " 28/10/07 11.00 " BEDLINGTON JUNIORS 0 2 - " 04/11/07 11.00 " LONGBENTON JUNIORS 5 0 GREY(3) & BALDWIN(2) " 11/11/07 09.00 " NORTH SHIELDS PANTHERS 6 1 GREY(4) & JOYCE(2) " 18/11/07 09.00 " WHITLEY BAY BC WHITES 1 2 GREY " 25/11/07 9.00 " BLYTH TOWN GREENS 2 1 BALDWIN & GREY " 02/12/07 09.00 " CRAMLINGTON JUN SANTOS 1 6 GREY " 09/12/07 11.00 " WALLSEND BC YELLOWS 0 6 - " 16/12/07 12.00 " BLYTH VALENCIA 2 3 GREY(2) " 06/01/08 12.00 " WHITLEY BAY JUN SPARTA 2 3 JOYCE & GREY " 13/01/08 11.00 " ELLINGTON JUNIORS 0 6 - LGE 20/01/08 12.00 GOSFORTH LONGBENTON JUNIORS 2 1 BALDWIN(2) " 27/01/08 12.00 " ASHINGTON AFC 2 4 JOYCE & GREY " 03/02/08 12.00 " CRAMLINGTON BLUE STAR 2 0 GARFOOT & GREY " 10/02/08 " " WHITLEY BAY JUN SPORTING 3 0 WARD, GREY & PATTISON " 17/02/08 " " CRAMLINGTON JUN PALMERAS 0 1 - " 24/02/08 " " NORTH SHIELDS JUN COUGARS 2 3 WARD & WALTON " 02/03/08 " " GUIDE POST JUNIORS 2 3 GREY(2) " 09/03/08 " " GUIDE POST JUNIORS 1 0 GREY " 30/03/08 " " ASHINGTON AFC 0 1 - " 06/04/08 " " CRAMLINGTON BLUE STAR 3 2 GREY(2) & BALDWIN " 13/04/08 " " WHITLEY BAY JUN SPORTING 3 2 GREY(2) & GARFOOT " 18/04/08 " " LONGBENTON JUN 4 2 JOYCE, BALDWIN, PATTISON & BROWN " 20/04/08 " " CRAMLINGTON JUN PALMERAS 2 2 BALDWIN(2) " 27/04/08 " " NORTH SHIELDS JUN COUGARS 3 2 GREY(3) Match Reports
27/04/08 - North Leopards v North Shields Cougars
k.o. 1.00pm
Last game of the season and with news of results filtering through from earlier kickoffs the Leopards knew only a win would do to secure third place in the division. The derby game was set up to be a cracker.
Line up for the Leopards Tyler Walton in goal, Evan Ward and Thomas Patterson in defence Alan Grey, Oliver Baldwin and James Brown in midfield with Marcus Joyce the lone striker, 1st period subs Sam Garfoot, Nathan Pattison and Robert Mcmenzie.
1st period, the game very tight the Leopards knew they couldn’t afford to concede an early goal the tackles were hard but fair. The Cougars kept pressing and towards the end of the quarter hit the post but it remained 0-0 at the break.
2nd period saw a change of tactics with team captain Alan going up front and Nathan now on to add extra bite in defence, even though Tyler had to make a couple of fine saves the Leopards started to become the more dangerous attacking side. A throw in from Oliver into the box midway through the quarter wasn’t cleared by the Cougars defence and bounced kindly to Alan who doesn’t waste an opportunity to shoot and made no mistake 1-0. confidence was high now and the Leopards continued to attack, a long clearance saw Alan running down the left wing a bad touch saw the ball get away from him it must have been millimeters away from going out for a goal kick when he wrapped his left foot round it and sent it into the box unbelievably the ball went into the net by the far post an impossible angle to score from and had the crowd amazed 2-0.
3rd period the Cougars came out strongly and kept the attacking leopards at bay. A battling period of play from both sides it remained 2-0 to the leopards.
4th period the Leopards started brightly again and after an exchange of passes down the right hand wing between Alan and James Alan tried his luck from another tight angle the keeper got a touch but couldn’t keep it out 3-0 and a hattrick for Alan, the Cougars came straight back and got the ball in the net surely this was just a consolation goal but no, they got another 3-2 this was nervy stuff some fine tackling from Thomas and Nathan and a great save from Tyler kept the Leopards ahead when the referee blew the full time whistle the sense of relief was there for all to see. What a game and what a result to get third place.
Well done to all the team for a great match and a memorable season, thanks to coach Martin Mcmenzie and to all parents and supporters.
This weeks most improved player Thomas Patterson some match saving tackles, always willing to go in where it hurts.
Man of the Match Alan grey hattrick hero 29 league goals for the season.
Final score
North Shields Leopards 3- 2 North Shields Cougars
Grey 3
20/04/08 - North Shields Leopards v Cramlington Jun Palmeras
k.o.12.00
Man of the Match - Tyler Walton
final score
North Shields Leopards 2-2 Cramlington Jun Palmeras
Baldwin 218/04/08 - North Shields Leopards v Longbenton Junors
k.o. 6.00pm
Man of the Match - Oliver Baldwin
final score
North ShieldsLeopards 4-2 Longbenton Juniors
Joyce
Baldwin
Pattison
Brown
13/4/08 - North Shields Leopards v Whitley Bay Jun Sporting
k.o. 12.00
The Leopards had already beat Whitley Bay 3-0 this season and needed another good result to keep the pressure on the other teams trying to finish in the top three, the game kicked off with Tyler Walton in goal Evan Ward and Thomas Patterson in defence Alan Grey, Oliver Baldwin and Nathan Pattison in midfield and Marcus Joyce up front some strong tackling from the start set the game up for a rough affair and the only chances were free headers from corners for both teams neither hitting target.
2nd period Sam Garfoot now on for Marcus with the tackles still flying in no clear chances were being created until Alan had his legs taken from underneath him on the edge of the box but sent his free kick just over the bar. Straight from the goal kick the referee whistle in mouth ready to blow let Whitley finish their attack which they scored no time for restart. 0-1.
3rd period and the Leopards came out fighting not letting Whitley settle on the ball, after a series of corners Sam managed to get the ball over the line for the equalizer once again Whitley attacked and after a fine save from Tyler a Whitley player fell over his outstretched arm and the ref awarded a penalty from which they scored from to go into the final quarter 2-1 up.
4th period and now Alan up front the Leopards were going all out for the equalizer it was end to end stuff. With time running out Tyler kicked the ball up field Alan read the bounce better than the defenders and blasted it into the net 2-2. With only seconds left on the clock Whitley tried a long range effort which Tyler held comfortably and booted as far as he could once again Alan was onto it and made no mistake with an exact copy of his first strike for the winner.
Well done to all the team for coming from behind twice to win the game.
Most improved player Nathan Pattison non stop running and tackling never let the other team settle.
Man of the match team captain Alan Grey two goals in the last minute.
Final score
n/s leopards 3 2 wbj sporting
garfoot
grey 2
6/4/08 - North Shields Leopards v Cramlington Blue Star
k.o 12.00
Awful conditions of sleet and snow for this game against a side the leopards beat two nil earlier in the season. The game kicked off with Tyler Walton in goal, Evan Ward and Thomas Patterson in defence Oliver Baldwin, James Brown and Sam Garfoot in midfield and with Alan Grey up front, despite the conditions the team started well without creating any clear chances and were very unlucky to find themselves 1 down going into the break.
2nd period both teams going forward at pace at every opportunity it was end to end stuff, then midway through the quarter the ball was cleared from the leopards penalty area up to Alan on the halfway line a little flick and he turned his marker and sprinted towards goal he takes on the last defender a little shimmy and he leaves him standing with his left foot fires one in from the edge of the box the keeper didn’t stand a chance, goal of the season. Cramlington came straight back and regained the lead rather luckily with the referee missing a clear handball before they put it in the net.
3rd period the Leopards starting to dominate play now as they went in search of the equaliser it was one way traffic and when the ball broke out to Oliver after yet another attack he made no mistake hitting the back of the net from outside of the box. The Leopards didn’t let the pace drop, with Alan twice going through the defenders like a battering ram only for him to send 1 shot past the post and the keeper to save another it was only a matter of time before we took the lead, after a goal mouth scramble where James and Nathan had shots blocked Alan managed to squeeze the ball in from a tight angle 3-2.
4th period the Leopards had chances to extend the lead but the Cramlington keeper managed to keep them in the game and as the game went on a bit of panic set in and only some excellent tackling from Nathan Pattison and James saved the day a very good performance by all the team in wintry conditions.
This weeks most improved player James Brown vital tackles towards the end.
Man of the match alan grey absolutely unstoppable.
Final score
n/s leopards 3 2 cramlington blue star
grey 2
Baldwin 1
30/03/08 - North Shields Leopards v Ashington AFC
k.o. 12.00
Down to the minimum of 7 players for this tough game against top of the table Ashington.
Tyler Walton in goal Nathan Pattison and Thomas Patterson in defence, Alan Grey, James Brown and Sam Garfoot in midfield with Marcus Joyce up front.
1st period started with the Leopards pressing forward with some excellent passing and movement that has been lacking in recent games although the Leopards were on top they couldn’t get the opening goal and it remained 0-0 at the break.
2nd period and both teams were playing well creating some half chances at both ends, this was turning into a great game but the stalemate wasn’t broken at half time.
3rd period the Leopards changing goalkeeper with James Brown now in goal and Tyler in midfield, straight from the kick off Alan tried his luck with a shot from inside his own half that just went over the bar. With the Leopards going all out for a goal Ashington caught us on the break and we went 1 down.
Final period the team must have been getting tired now with no subs, but it didn’t show the teams passing game was probably the best its been all season but sadly they couldn’t find the net, an excellent game finished 1 nil to Ashington.
This weeks most improved player Thomas Patterson goes in were it hurts and goes back for more.
Man of the match Alan Grey midfield general.
Final score
North Shields Leopards 0 Ashington afc 1
09/03/08 - North Shields Leopards v Guidepost Juniors
k.o. 12.00
A fter last weeks defeat to Guidepost a much better performance was needed just to show them they caught us on a off day.
1st period and the Leopards were showing at lot more determination it was end to end but both defences in control Thomas Patterson end Evan Ward being excellent at the back for the Leopards and it was 0-0 at the break.
2nd period was much the same but one lapse in concentration was all it took for Guidepost to take the lead.
3rd period and the Leopards started dominating Oliver Baldwin making tackles all over the pitch, the amount of corners Guidepost were conceding showed were the game was being played and Alan Greys in swinging corners were causing real problems for the keeper. Then the break through Alan running onto a loose ball fired in a long range shot which the goalkeeper got a touch too but was unable to keep it from going over the line 1-1.
4th period both teams playing well it was end to end stuff, neither team was able to take their chances and it finished ones each in a very good game.
Well done Leopards a much improved performance keep it up.
Most improved player this week Evan Ward becoming an excellent defender.
This weeks man of the match Oliver Baldwin none stop tackling.
Final score
Leopards 1 Guidepost Juniors 1
Grey
2/3/08 North Shields Leopards v Guidepost Juniors
k.o 12.00
Yet another wind affected game in Gosforth 1st period started with Guidepost having the advantage of the wind and the Leopards being half asleep which resulted in goal for Guidepost early on, the Leopards got there game going but nothing else was created by either side.
Second period was totally dominated by the Leopards but the final ball was not finding its target, never the less the Leopards finally equalized with a trademark free kick from Alan Grey.
Third period kicked off with the Leopards once again caught napping and Guidepost regained the lead almost from the kick off. This stirred the Leopards and they were having all the play but just couldn’t create an opening.
Fourth period kicked off with the team knowing they had to step up a gear and they didn’t disappoint the effort was there but the luck wasn’t, another free kick from Alan which the keeper just managed to save and Oliver Baldwin shooting just over the bar, before Alan managed to crack a long range effort in for the equalizer. With time running out we would of settled for a draw but the referee awarded a free kick for Guidepost from which they luckily got the winner.
Most improved player this week Oliver Baldwin excellent in defence.
Man of the match Alan Grey another two goals
Final score
North Shields Leopards 2 Guidepost Juniors 3
G rey 2.
24/2/08 -North Shields Leopards v North Shields Cougars
k.o 12.00
Another windy day in Gosforth for this North Shields derby.
1st period was end to end but no chances produced by either side the Cougars possibly having most of the play with the wind behind them but once again Evan Ward a rock in defence.
2nd period and with the Leopards pressing forward the Leopards got a throw in Nathan Pattison finding Alan Grey who shot on the turn forcing a fine save from the keeper but Evan running into the box smashed it in to make it 1 nil.
3rd period and for some unexplained reason the Leopards totally switched off resulting in them conceding 3 soft goals to go into the final quarter 3-1 down.
4th period the Leopards had Alan in goal and Tyler Walton now playing up front began to dominate Tyler pulling a goal back but too little to late.
Man of the match tyler Walton a great goal.
Final score
North Shields Leopards 2 North Shields Cougars 3
Ward
Walton
17/2/08 - North Shields Leopards v Cramlington Jun Palmeras
k.o. 12.00
W e all knew it was going to be a hard game against a Cramlington team one place above the Leopards in the league but with the return from injury of our goalkeeper and two wins in a row hopes were high. The game kicked off with Tyler Walton back in goal Evan Ward and Thomas Patterson in defence, Oliver Baldwin Alan Grey and James Brown in midfield and Nathan Pattison up front.
The whole of the first period was battled out in the middle of the pitch the Leopards passing the ball well once again but neither team creating any chance and it finished 0-0.
2nd period was like watching a replay of the first some nice passing but no chances being created both defences were excellent and the tracking back and winning the ball by Oliver must have a mention.
3rd period and some changes being made with Robert Mckenzie, Lee Attril and Marcus Joyce now on.
The game was still very tight until a Cramlington defender picked the ball up on the halfway line and seemed to beat the whole Leopards team before scoring. Unbelievable!
Despite some silky skills from Alan down the left wing who sent in a looping cross which Marcus caught sweetly on the volley which was only inches wide the Leopards were unable to equalize.
Final quarter saw a return to the stalemate in midfield and unfortunately a defeat for the Leopards.
This weeks most improved player Tyler Walton the keepers been a big miss.
Man of the match award Alan Grey another battling performance.
Final score
N/S Leopards 0 CJ Palmeras 1
10/02/08 North Shields Leopards v WBJ Sporting
k.o 12.00
It made a change to have a game in nice sunshine and with a full squad to pick from stand in coach Paddy wasted no time in motivating the team for a match against a team that beat us 3-2 just a month ago.
He opted for a starting line up of Marcus Joyce in goal Oliver Baldwin and Evan Ward at the back, Nathan Pattison, Thomas Patterson and Sam Garfoot in midfield and captain Alan Grey up front.
The game started as expected a very tight game with no clear chances being created by either side. The defensive partnership of Oliver and Evan coping easily with the Whitley attack and it was this partnership that was responsible for the opening goal, a long throw from Oliver bounced into the box and was dispatched into the bottom corner by Evan 1nil.
The 2nd period was very much like the first and once again it was from a throw in that opened up the w/bay defence with Nathan heading the throw onto Alan who give a little shimmy to get it onto his left foot and he made no mistake in making it 2nil.
3rd period Sam Oliver, Nathan and Alan being rested Lee Attrill on up front and Sam in goal apart from a couple of surging runs from Lee it was all w/bay who peppered the leopards goal hitting the post and bar they also had the ball in the net but was disallowed by the referee who judged it to have been kicked out of the keepers hands. For once luck was with the leopards and they survived the onslaught to take their lead into the final period.
With James Brown and Robert Mckenzie on with the now rested big three of Oliver Nathan and Alan the supporters sensed it was our game and it didn’t take long for Nathan to make it certain by lobbing the keeper from outside of the box another excellent performance by the whole team.
This weeks most improved player evan ward gets better every week.
Man of the match Lee Attrill the opposition couldn’t cope with him.
Final score
n/s leopards 3 w b j sporting 0
ward
grey
pattison
3/12/08 - North Shields Leopards v Cramlington Blue Star
k.o 12.00
With still no regular goalkeeper it was still up to volunteers to take turns and for the first quarter it was Marcus Joyce between the posts in defence Evan Ward and Thomas Patterson a midfield of Oliver Baldwin, Nathan Pattison and Sam Garfoot and Alan Grey up front. Right from the kick off the Leopards dominated play in midfield but with all there possession they were restricted to long range efforts that they couldn’t convert into goals. 2nd period and now Oliver having a go in goal and James Brown now on the Leopards were tremendous passing the ball around the park, there was only one team in it!
When they were awarded the fourth corner in as many minutes Alan curled it into the box perfect for Sam to volley it in to the back of the net for his 1st goal of the season. From the restart James won the ball passed to Alan who was brought down on the edge of the box up he got ready to take one of his specials and he didn’t dissapoint 3 steps and whack off the crossbar and in 2 nil. 3rd period Alan now in goal and he only touched the ball once that’s how good the Leopards were but like the 1st period unable take their chances, last quarter James now in goal and like the rest of the match the Leopards controlled everything but couldn’t score.
This was possibly the teams best overall performance of the season and it wont be long before some team is going to be in for a right hiding
This weeks most improved player Sam Garfoot strong in midfields and a well taking goal
Man of the match Alan Grey a free kick to match any of Ronaldo’s for his 18th league goal of the season
Final score
Leopards 2 Cramlington Blue Star 0
Garfoot
Grey
27/1/08 - North Shields Jun Leopards v Ashington Afc
k.o 1200
The Leopards started well kicking into gale force wind,
but against the run of play they found themselves 1 nil down this only made the team more determined and it wasn’t long before Marcus Joyce finished a nice move started at the back with Lee Attrill clearing the ball out of defence for Nathan Pattison to run onto and get the ball to Marcus who made no mistake with the finish, moments later a very similar move had Marcus in on goal again, but the post came to the rescue for Ashington. With time running out in the first period the Leopards got a free kick on the half way line, up stepped Alan Grey and with his trusty left foot blasted the ball goalwards through a crowd of players and under the diving keeper the ball rolling over the line before anyone else got touch (he says). The 2nd period started with the Leopards dominating play 3 or 4 shots scraping the Ashington post but with the whole team pressing forward to take advantage of the wind Ashington got the equalizer against the run of play. 3rd period and a change of team positions Oliver Baldwin coming out of goal to strengthen midfield, but it wasn’t enough to stop Ashington dominating with the wind behind them and scoring 2 more to take a 4-2 lead into the final quarter. Both teams looking tired in the final period with no real clear chances and the score stayed the same lets hope we can take our chances next time.
This weeks most improved player picked by the parents Nathan Pattinson once again a little terrier in midfield
This weeks man of the match Marcus Joyce with a little luck he could have got a hatrick
Final score
Leopards 2 ashington 4
Joyce 1
Grey 1
20/1/08 - North Shields Leopards v Longbenton Juniors
k.o 12.00
T he new season kicked off with a new line up for the Leopards Alan Grey in goal, in defence Thomas Patterson and Robert Mckenzie a midfield of Oliver Baldwin, Nathan Pattison and Evan Ward and Marcus Joyce up front on the bench Lee Attrill and new signing Sam Garfoot and James Brown. The Leopards started well and with just 2 minutes gone Oliver was brought down on the edge of the box he got up and took the free kick and blasted it into the of the net. Longbenton applied the pressure but some good saves from Alan kept the score 1-0 at the end of the first period. The 2nd period was goaless with Sam and James now on with some nice play in the middle of the park.3rd period and Marcus now in goal and Alan up front the whole team playing really well passing the ball from defence to forward very nicely resulting in a corner from the Leopards which Alan swing it in to the near post off a defender and into the net 2nil. Last period it was end to end stuff with Marcus making some excellent saves and limiting Longbenton to 1 goal, the Leopards held on for a well deserved victory. Well done everyone keep it up for next weeks top of the table clash.
Most improved player Nathan Pattison
Man of the match Oliver Baldwin stone in midfield and a goal
Final score
Leopards 2-1 Longbenton
Baldwin
Og
13/1/08 - Ellington Juniors v North Shields Jun Leopards
K o 11.am
With only 8 players it was going to be another tough game. First period was battled out in the middle of the pitch with no real chances created by either side. The game changed in the next period with leopards conceding 3 goals and for the first time this season their heads dropped only the non stop chasing and tackling from Nathan pattison keeping the Leopards in the game. By the start off the fourth quarter Leopards were 5 down, a change of position between jack harley (goal keeper) and marcus joyce (centre forward) saw marcus pull off two tremendous saves but sadly to little to late. We need to regroup and get our heads up for the next season. Come on the leopards
This weeks most improved player Robert Mckenzie.
Man of the match Alan Grey
Final score
Ellington 6-0 Leopards
06/01/08 - Whitley Bay Jun Sparta v North Shields Jun Leopards
Ko 12 pm
Due to illness the Leopards had no subs for this one the team made up of Jack Harley in goal defenders Robert Mckenzie and Thomas Patterson midfield Evan Ward, Nathan Pattison and Alan Grey with Marcus Joyce up front were in for a long game the Leopards started well passing the ball around the team but Sparta got the first goal against the run of play. The Leopards heads didn’t drop they lifted their game and after a long ball from Nathan centre forward Marcus blasted in the equalizer end of first period 1.1. Second period and now playing against a strong wind the Leopards conceded two goals. Third period once again saw the leopards lift their game and apply the pressure, a driving run the length of the pitch from Alan, a lovely 1,2 with Marcus and shot from the edge of the box made it 3-2. last period and the whole Leopards side were looking tired and did well to keep the score the same the seven players couldn’t have tried any harder well done
This week most improved player marcus joyce had his shooting boots on today.
Man of match alan grey a captains performance.
Final score
Wbj Sparta 3-2 Leopards ( Joyce & Grey )
16/12/07 - North Shields Jun Leopard’s v Blyth Town Valencia
Ko 12 pm
An excellent start from the Leopards the whole team pressing forward from the off resulted in a first minute penalty being awarded, team captain Alan Grey took the responsibility and coolly slotted it into the bottom corner 1 nil, after this the game was very tight with the Leopards defenders Lee Atrill and Thomas Patterson making some fine tackles. The second period was just as tight the Leopards midfield of Oliver Baldwin Alan Grey and Nathan Pattison battling hard for every loose ball and Alan got his reward with a long range effort that deceived the goal keeper for his and the teams 2nd to make it 2 nil at the end of the second period. The Leopards allowed Blyth to pull one back in the third period but never mind one period to go the game was ours. The fourth period once again saw some tremendous tackling from both sides, and then the controversial moment happened a Blyth supporter ran onto the pitch to complain about a strong but fair tackle on one of their players and this had an effect on the Leopards and they conceded two late goals. Never mind we know who should have won!
Most improved player this week Oliver Baldwin midfield general
Man of the match Alan Grey wont be beat in a tackle and two goals
Final score
Leopards 2-3 Blyth Town Valencia
Grey 2
9/12/07 - North Shields Leopards v Wallsend Bc Yellows
K o 11 am
Another tough game for the leopards against a strong wallsend team. The leopards tried hard but just didn’t get the luck in front of goal they deserved. New goal keeper jack harley was under pressure from the off and done really well in keeping the score down but the leopards were out played by an in form team, better luck next week!
Man of the match Jack Harley did really well in a new position
Final score
Leopards 0 wbc yellows 6
2/12/07 - Cramlington Jun Santos v North Shields Leopards
Ko 9 am
It was always going to be a tough game against a strong santos side. Santos started well and the leopards were 4 nil down at the end of the second period, the third period saw the leopards get going with some nice passing moves resulting in a goal from Alan Grey. The fourth period saw Santos get another two goals but the leopards never gave up. Sadly this will be our goal keepers last match for a while due to illness he will be a miss he has kept us in games with some fine saves and it was fitting that he he got the man of the match award.Man of the Match Tyler Walton excellent in goal
Filan score c j santos 6- 1 leopards.
25/11/2007 - Blyth Town Greens vs North Shields Jun Leopards
Ko 9.00 am
The whole team were up for this one the defence of Thomas Patterson, Evan Ward and Lee Attrill were solid at the back, oliver Baldwin and Alan Grey controlling play in midfield and Jack Harley with strike partner Marcus Joyce keeping the opposition on there toes. 1st period finished 0-0. in the second period some more nice passing moves ended with Oliver getting the first goal, 3rd period saw the greens equalize 1-1. last period and the Leopards showed their class and Alan blasted in the winner .
Well done everyone.
Man of the match Alan Grey he cant stop scoring
Final score
Blyth town greens 1 Leopards 2 ( Baldwin & Grey )
18/11/2007 North Shields Leopards vs Wbbc Whites
Ko 9.00 am
It was a credit to all the players for turning out in appalling conditions of driving rain and freezing wind. The defense made up of lee attrill and evan ward held firm until the 2nd period when the whites took the lead . Alan Grey equalized in the 3rd period after being sent through by Robert Mckenzie ,with both teams feeling the cold the whites managed to get the winning goal in the 4th period in a game no team deserved to lose.
Final score
Leopards 1 whites 2
Grey
M.O.M - Alan Grey team captain never stopped trying.
11/11/2007 – North Shields Leopards v North Shields Panthers
9.00 am ko
The first and second periods of this derby game were dominated by the leopards midfield of Oliver Baldwin, Nathan pattinson, and Alan Grey, alan scoring an early penalty and center forward Marcus joyce getting two nice goals. 3rd period saw panthers get one back but alan got another 3 goals in the final period to kill the game.
Final score
Leopards 6 panthers 1
Grey 4
Joyce 2
M.O.M - Goalkeeper Tyler Walton some excellent saves
04/11/2007 - North Shields Leopards Vs Longbenton Juniors
Kick off 11.00
The first period kicked off with the Leopards passing the ball well and working as a team that had grace and style in there play, with Tyler (the Cat) Walton back in goal, a defense of Evan Ward and Thomas Patterson a mid-field of Nathan Patterson, Robert Mcmenzie and Alan grey and a lone strike force of Marcus Joyce. The game was fairly even when the ball broke to Marcus Joyce on the who dribbled the ball forward and shot but the goalkeeper saved the shot and Marcus fell to the floor with his head in his hands in disbelief. This signaled the start of a push up the Field lead by the team captain Alan Grey who then struck a sweet shot which landed in the back of the net and the first period ended 1-0 to the Leopards.
The second period started with the Leopards pushing forward with some determination from the defence with Lee Atrill and Evan Ward, the Leopards pushed on with some great skill and went 2-0 up with a second goal from Alan Grey and with the whole team now working together every thing fell into place with the with Jack Harley, Nathan Pattison doing the hard work of passing and working to hold the ball up the second period ended 2-0 to the leopards.
The third period started with Alan Grey going in goal and Tyler Walton playing in the defence the Leopards continued to put pressure on Longbentons defence and from the goal keeper through the whole team and the period ended with two more brilliant goals for the leopards scored by Oliver Baldwin.
The fourth period started with Oliver Baldwin going in goal and Alan grey resuming his position as an out field player the Leopards ran through the opposition and Alan Grey Very Deservedly scored his first hatrick for the Leopards. Well done Alan and lets hope for more like that.This weeks man of the match was Oliver Baldwin for not just the two goals he scored but the amount of hard work in the centre of the pitch he does and his goal keeping skills.
The most improved player goes to Evan Ward for his constant work rate in defence but also for the silky skills he showed with the ability to run and dribble the ball through the opposition.
Final score North Shields Leopards won 5 goals to 0 well done by all the team.
28/10/2007 - Bedlington Juniors Vs North Shields Leopards
Kick off 11.00The match started with the ball towing and furrowing from end to end with near chances from both sides it seemed as if there was some force at work keeping the ball from crossing the line and the first period ended 0-0 with some great defending from Thomas Pattinson , Lee Atrill and Evan Ward.
The second period started similar to the first but with unlucky chances from our forwards Marcus Joyce, Jack Harley and Nathan Patterson and some with shots raining in from our mid-field including Alan Grey and Oliver Baldwin with the cat Tyler Walton doing the goalkeeping and some excellent saves the second period ended 0-0.
The third period started with an excellent run from Oliver Baldwin which ended in a shot which was brilliantly saved by the Bedlington goalkeeper and with the resulting counter attack Bedlington Scored, the leopards had attack after attack but they couldn’t break the force that was stopping us from scoring, the third period ended 1-0 to Bedlington.
The forth period started well with the leopards pushing forward and with Tyler Walton having a break from goalkeeping and playing in defense, Tyler picked the ball up on the edge of his own teams box and dribbled the ball with brilliant close control balance and ability through the whole of the Bedlington team, only to have his shot saved. Bedlington replied on the counter attack and the game finished with a 2-0 victory for Bedlington.
After this Performance the force can only be with us and a victory is not far off.
Most improved player went to Thomas Patterson, Congratulations on a great performance.
Man of the match went to Alan Grey, an excellent performance.
21/10/07 - Ponteland Juniors 7-1 North Shields Jun Leopards
Kick off 12.00 noonA strong Start from the Leopards, with good passing amongst the midd-field with Oliver Baldwin, Robert Mcmenzie and Alan Grey and with Nathan Pattison, Jack Harley and Marcus Joyce up front we moved the ball well and looked dangerous . With the game going from end to end the first period ended goalless.
At the start of the second period the Leopards found themselves under a large amount of pressure but with some excellent defensive skills from Lee Atrill, Thomas Patterson and Evan Ward acting like a brick wall and with the cat (Tyler Walton) leaping like a salmon to catch and deflect shots,. The Leopards managed a counter attack when Oliver Baldwin broke free and shot and was denied when Pontelands keeper made the save of the season and managed to push the ball away, and the period ended with the leopards 2 – 0 down.
The third period found the Leopards under pressure once again. But with another counter attack Jack Harley found himself one on one with the goalkeeper and with some quick thinking and superb ball control Jack lobbed the ball over the Goal Keeper and into the back of the net. The third period ended with the score 3-1 to Ponteland.
Period four began with the Leopards trying hit back at ponteland but were hit on the brake several times and the 4th period ended 7 – 1 to Ponteland
With the team working as one unit and helping each other it’s only a matter of time until the first points appear.
This week’s man of the match was Oliver Baldwin for his non stop running in the midfield.
We also have the most improved player picked by this teams Parents which goes to Lee Atrill for a brilliant effort and attitude in his defensive job.
14/10/07 - North Shields Jun Leopards 2-8 CJ Barca
Kick off 11.00amThe leopards passed the ball well amongst the team and with Alan Gray and Robert Mcmenzie back in the squad the confidence was flowing strong in the leopards and were unlucky to go one nil down at the end of the first period.
At the start of the second period the leopards came out read to play football with some neat passing from the Goalkeeper (Tyler, the cat, Walton) onto the defense (Lee Atrill, Thomas Patterson and Evan Ward). Through the Midd-field (Oliver Baldwin, Robert Mcmenzie, Alan Gray), up to the strike force (Nathan Pattison, Jack Harley and Marcus Joyce). As the shots rained in and the ball bounced around the box the ball came out to Nathan Pattison who with a neat shot placed the ball in the back of the net to pull the score level at 1 – 1. With more of the same neat football and shooting CJ Barca were feeling the pressure and the pressure eventually told with the ball bouncing around the box and Marcus Joyce stuck out a foot and the ball was once again in the back of the net and the leopards were 2 – 1 up at the end of the second period.
CJ Barca then changed there team around and in the third period scored 2 goals, this was only kept to 2 goals by the cat like reactions of Tyler Walton and defensive prowess of the rest of the team.
In the forth period weakened by tiredness CJ Barca scored 5 goals to finish winners by 8 goals to 2.Man of the match award goes to JACK HARLEY for some excellent running off the ball and dribbling with the ball.
07/10/2007 - North Shields Leopards Vs Cobra Juventus
Kick off 11.00amThe Leopards started well with Oliver Baldwin, Jack Harley and Nathan Pattison sprinting up the field and taking the game to the opposition. Cobra Juventus returned the ball with pressure of there own. Some good running by Evan Ward on and off the ball and sturdy defending from Thomas Patterson and Lee Atrill along with Goalkeeper Tyler (the cat)Walton, meant at the end of the first period ended 0-0
With super sub Marcos Joyce coming on for Evan ward at the start of the second period the game flowed from end to end and with missed chances on both sides the period ended 0-0.
The Third period started once again with the play going from end to end, but with two players short the Leopards began to feel the pace and Cobra Juventus went ahead half way through the period and with some superb defending and running from all the players, but the team could not stop Cobra Juventus scoring at the end of the third period.
During the fourth period Marcus Joyce bravely decided to go in goal and with Tyler Walton Joining the defense, the Leopards went on the attack with a narrow miss from Oliver Baldwin’s corner and couple of shots off the uprights and narrow misses from Jack Harley and Nathan Pattison the score finished 4-0 to Cobra Juventus, but this was a performance to be proud of and one where the team is getting better all the time.Congratulations to Evan Ward who was man of the match for an excellent performance by everyone.
Northumberland Mini Soccer League U8s
30th September 2007
Newsham Juniors v. North Shields LeopardsThe Leopards began the game impressively, applying continuous pressure on Newsham. Newsham were equal to the task and a well-contested first quarter ended goal-less with both goalies kept busy. The deadlock was broken midway through the second quarter with a powerful free kick from Alan Grey. The Leopards then extended their lead with another unstoppable free kick from Alan.
The third period belonged to Newsham as they came out on the attack. Four well-taken goals in quick succession gave Newsham the lead going into the fourth quarter. The Leopards kept their heads up and still had plenty of running in them. There were no goals in the last quarter despite some good team play and attempts on goal from both sides.
Final Score, Newsham Juniors 4 North Shields Leopards 2
Man of the Match was Alan Grey. Well done Alan, a captain’s performance, full of running, with two great goals.
Another strong performance from the Leopards, every single one of them! Bouncing back from last week’s match against a very strong Newcastle City Celtic side, the boys again competed well and worked for each other with a great team spirit. The team’s efforts will reap the rewards soon.
23/09/07 - Newcastle City Celtic 7-1 North Shields Leopards
We kicked off at 09:00 and started well with the Leopards pressing forward and could have gone ahead, but for some stern defending from Newcastle Celtic. As the game in the first period swayed from end to end, Newcastle Celtic broke the deadlock just before the end of the first quarter with a shot from outside the goalkeeper’s box which left the goal keeper with no chance. The second period started with Newcastle Celtic applying the pressure but with some brave defending and cat like saves from our goalkeeper the opposition were kept at bay for a short period. Then in a flurry of activity Newcastle Celtic scored 3 goals and we ended the 2nd period 4 nil down.
The 3rd period was much the same as the 2nd, which ended with the Leopards being 7 nil down.
But with a change of tactics in the forth period the Leopards came out with renewed vigor and went all out and a brilliant strike got the only goal of the 4th period.
Overall a performance to be proud of and we are looking forward to our next game, BRING IT ON!