Under 10s Girls End of Season Report 2008/09
Under 10s Girls Season Report
We started the season with a 2-0 win at Heygarth, which was really impressive as this was the first time the girls had been together as a group. We only had 1 player from last season and none of the others had played a competitive game of football.
Irby and Greenleas gave us a little more trouble but the gap closed at the end of the season in a narrow 2-1 defeat to Greenleas.
We won all of our games against Wirral rangers, and Manor took 3 attempts to beat us this year. Delta were our closest rival, we lost our first encounter but then went on to win the next 3 in league and cup. This is where we make a little history, being the first Upton girls team in a final.
We scored about 30 goals this season and conceded about 40, showing that we play a tight game and don’t give much away.
Partly due to discovering the bravest keeper in the league, Beccy, she was protected by dependable left back, Morgan, sparkling performances at right back, Charlotte, and determination all over the pitch from Caitlin.
The engine of the team; and where most goals came from (midfield) were the 3 E’s, Energised Emily, Enthusiastic Elisabeth, Entertaining Emma.
Our first choice strikers this season have been the talented pair, Georgia and Jasmine
Our last game, against Heygarth, we won 4-0 securing 4th spot in league. Sadly this would be the last time this team play together in the league as Emma and Beccy move to u12’s.
Thanks go out to all parents for their help and support this season, especially Jo Pugh for dealing with subs etc. and Keren Elson for bacon butties on Saturday mornings and providing our banner, flags and hair paint for the final
Management team: Kelly Jones/ Steve Johnson
Under 10s End of Season Report 2008/09
Under 10s Season Report
I’d just like to start by saying thank you for all the hard work that has been put in from all people associated to the team. Without you it wouldn’t have been possible for me to coach the team this season.
We had a very promising season this year. We had a strong start to the season and although results didn’t go our way half way through, the lads stuck to it and we finished strongly.
Again like last year we got to the semi final of a cup but couldn’t make it to the final yet again.
I have enjoyed coaching again this season. We had been practising new skills in training, which the team started to use when it came to matches.
As always it has been a pleasure working with the lads so I just want to say thank you for an enjoyable season and hopefully in the future the team will have much more success and maybe win a few pieces of silverware.
Thank you.
Under 10s Rangers End of Season Report 2008/09
Under 10s Rangers Season Report
2008/2009 season has been another adventure for this team, Upton Rangers U10. With new assistant Mike Lovelady joining the team we have worked on the basics; passing, ball control, correct shooting technique which resulted in steady improvement up until Christmas. After Christmas we lost our sharpness and we were prepared for a few losses before that steady improvement returned. Instead, in true grassroots fashion, we saw an explosion of development that outstripped everyone else in the league for a time. Nevertheless for a couple of weeks we were the cat’s cream of that league or in the ‘zone’ as Pelé put it, two years work had paid off.
Upton Rangers U10 08/09 were: Tom Wilson aka ‘The Wall’, incredible shot stopper and committed goalkeeper. Ben Frodsham – heart of a lion, so brave and must have taken at least 3 balls to the head in order to prevent 3 goals this season. Luke Atkinson, responsible for pure white hot wit, so keen and a true learner, we think Luke is an Upton Coach of the future. Mike Cooper who’s passing, distribution and skill is outstanding; Mike has also shown that he can play in several positions. Ben Gaskell, Captain Fantastic, has been the heart of midfield this season leading by example by both defending and attacking seemingly at the same time. Ben also has several excellent free kick goals to his name this season. Alex Highton, probably capable of running a marathon even at under 10 level, incredible stamina and skills to boot. James Robson, definitely one for the future. James takes on board all advice given to him and has the best ball control in the team. Ewan Clarke, terrier who will track and shepherd an opponent till the sun goes down, excellent at encouraging team mates and never gives up. Joseph James – natural goal scorer who had parents, coaches and team mates thinking “goal” in their heads whenever he got through on goal. Daniel Cardus, has improved significantly this season not only does he have excellent skill and determination but he also actively encourages his team mates.
Good luck to all the boys for next season.
Andy and Mike
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