MATCH - SAT 4 APRIL

Hi all

We have the rearranged Elton Youth fixture away this weekend and all available boys are selected. 

Elton Youth v Rockets
Venue:   School Lane, Elton, CH2 4LT
Time:     10:00 KO (09:30 arrival)

Hugo (g)
Bailey
William
Harry
Lewis
Joshua
Rory
Finlay

Away
Charlie
Alex
Will B
George 

Thanks
Rob

MATCH REPORT - SAT 28 MARCH

Rockets 6 - 3 Upton

Rockets ran out winners in challenging pitch and weather conditions. Having gone 2-0 up we were pegged back to 2-2 and then 3-3 heading into the final quarters. The boys showed great desire to go and win the game and in the final quarter there was only one team in it with constant pressure on the Upton goal.

Goals came from Finlay, Rory, Lewis (2) and Joshua (2). They included a thunderbolt from Joshua and a goal from Rory which was reminiscent of John Barnes in the Maracana! 

A battling display from Bailey and organised defending from Charlie, Alex and William kept us on top for most of the match and limited Upton's shots on target. Will B had a solid performance in goal and his long kicks kept us out of trouble and up the pitch. 

Some of the passing from defence and in the final third of the pitch was pleasing to see bearing in mind the muddy pitch. 

Three games without defeat is a decent run. Let's keep it going.

Thanks to everyone who helped after the game.

TRAINING & MATCHES - SAT 28 MAR

Hi all

More or less a full compliment this week so we will continue the rotation planned last week and so on...

George and Harry will train. Boys still to train are William, Alex, Bailey and Lewis. 

Thanks to those who have given us weeks in advance when boys can't play as we can use these weeks as their training week instead.

Rockets v Upton 
Venue:  Waverton Primary and Community Centre pitches
Time:    09:00 KO (08:30 arrival)

Will B (g)
William
Alex
Bailey
Lewis
Charlie
Rory
Finlay
Joshua

Training at Duck Pond at 10:30
Harry
George

Away
Hugo


Thanks
Rob & Paul

MATCH REPORT - SAT 21 MARCH

Blacon Youth 4 - 8 Waverton Rockets

A brilliant display from all our boys this morning. 

We played really well both individually and as a team and for long periods of the game we had a good shape with the boys holding good positions and using the wings to get forward. We scored 8 goals through George (4), Bailey (2) & Lewis (2) and hit the post a few times as well! 

At times when were under pressure Alex, William & Rory defended really well and Hugo pulled off some good saves. With improved kicking from Hugo and good decision making from our defenders we are clearing our lines and any danger much better. 

Will B worked very hard up front and then proved he's a very capable goalie as well in the final quarter.

Our midfield was tough tackling against a physical Blacon side. We were able to break quickly through Charlie (who made loads of tackles), Harry, Lewis and Bailey who all ran brilliantly with ball and with George up top we always looked dangerous.

Again, lots of positives and progress.

MATCH & TRAINING - SAT 21 MARCH

Hi all

Last minute change due to Finlay off sick and Josh being away. All 10 available will play. 

If parents know in advance of weekends they are away or boys unavailable we can pre-plan the rotation of matches and training so that all the boys get maximum match time. Just email or text Rob in advance (thanks to Paul and Laura for already doing this).

Blacon Youth v Rockets
Venue:  Goals 4G, Sealand (next to Chester FC, Deva Stadium)
Time:    09:30 KO (09:15 arrival)

Hugo (g)
William
Alex
Bailey
Lewis
Charlie
Rory
Will B
Harry
George


Thanks
Rob & Paul

WEEKLY SUBS

Hi All

Thanks to those who are all paid up.

Calculate from the subs received we are missing from three parents - so either £8 this weekend if not paid up last week, or £2 to cover pitch costs at Goals this week. Training with Robbie is usual £2 also.

The money is really important to keep us going with astro pitches, some training kit and to have something left over for a day out or awards night.

Thanks

MID WEEK TRAINING

Hi all

Just an update.

With us having no match this Saturday 14th, and having a Rockets training session on the Christleton 4G, we will look to start the mid-week (Friday's 17:30) training on Waverton Pitches just as soon as we have daylight until 18:30...so a couple of weeks time.

See you all Saturday.
Rob & Paul

TRAINING - SAT 14 MARCH

Hi all

Unfortunately Elton Youth have postponed our game this weekend so we have booked the 4G AstroTurf pitch at Christleton High School from 9am to 10am for a training session and some practise games. If we all aim to get there for 8:45am we might be able to get started a bit earlier...

All Rockets boys are selected.

We will do some training drills, some small sided games and finish with 2 x 10mins practise games.

Trainers, shin pads and water bottles required please. 

Thanks
Rob & Paul

MATCH REPORT - SAT 7 MARCH

Ellesmere Port 1 - 1 Waverton Rockets

An well disciplined and enthusiastic performance from the boys resulted in a draw but we were very unlucky not to win after hitting the bar twice in the final quarter and some unbelievable saves from the Ellesmere Port goalie.

Our boys held their positions brilliantly and we played with a lot of intelligence going forward and tracking back. We were unlucky to go one down but after that we dominated the game and levelled it with a tap in from George who was in the right place to get onto Joshua's cross. Earlier Hugo had pulled off some important saves (including two great stops from free kicks).

All the boys deserve great credit and should be very proud of their performances. All were man of the matches this week.

We can take a lot of positives from today and we will keep improving and building the team spirit as the lads get to know one another better.

Thanks to everyone for great support and encouragement.

MATCH & TRAINING - SAT 7 MARCH

Hi all

Welcome to our new Rockets blog where we can carry match/training news, match day directions, match reports, and news & photos. Also it remains important to just check the blog before travelling to games (especially in winter) just in case of cancellations.

This week we have a full compliment of 12 players so 9 will play the match and 3 will train at the Dock Pond with Robbie at 10:30am.

Ellesmere Port v Rockets
Venue:  Whitby Sports & Social, Dunkirk Lane, Chester Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QF
Time:    09:30 KO (09:00 arrival)

Hugo (g)
William
Bailey
Finlay
Lewis
Joshua
Alex
Harry
George

Training with Robbie - Duck Pond at 10:30

Charlie
Rory
Will B


On the mid-week training we have spoken to Robbie and the idea is that we will share a pitch hopefully across the three teams but certainly Rockets squad and the Development squad. We are close to the 'light nights' when we can use the Waverton Community grass pitches where we have all the kit we need in the lock-up.

We will confirm mid-week training as soon as possible,
Thanks
Coaches

MATCH REPORT - SAT 28 FEB - CHESTER NOMADS

Thanks to everyone turning out last Saturday.

A tough start to the new format against a well organised and talented Chester Nomad's.

The match was really useful to see all the players, although it was quite chaotic with lots of subs and 12 boys all very keen and many wanting to play as striker!

In parts we competed well - particularly at times in the first two 1/4's and in the final 1/4 when we substituted less and the team was allowed to settle and hold positions. Final 1/4 was 0-0 which is a big positive against a very good team.

Highlight of the day was Hugo's great display in goal, bearing in mind it was his first match in goal he saved everything he could get to and was our Man of the Match. Also special mention to Bailey who in the final 1/4 put in a great performance.

All the boys did well in difficult circumstances on a quick pitch. We didn't give up and everyone was really keen to be involved.

Thanks
Coaches