ROCKETS 2 : 1 GROVES FC
A well deserved win and a fine comeback this morning which keeps our great run going. The boys played well throughout and we looked pretty comfortable and in control of the game, other than a couple of moments when Groves broke through with individual runs.
The first quarter we went in at 0:0. When we did pass the ball we were able to create chances and we had a lot more attempts than Groves.
In the second quarter Groves introduced a big lad who was pretty keen in his tackling. He managed to score courtesy of a push in the back on Alex which the referree failed to spot!
The final two quarters we played really well and we got the ball moving much quicker. Our pressure told with a good move which found Rory 15 yards out who smashed it into the top left corner.
We knew the game was there for the taking and we started to dominate the match. As we pressed for the winner our defenders were able to step up further and find the midfield with really composed passing.
A brilliant passing move involving Zac, Harry and Bailey resulted in Bailey hitting the winner. Bailey then came back into defence as we "parked the bus" and held on for the victory.
Bailey was MOTM this week for his non-stop running, tackling, skills and intensity. It was a display Jurgen Klopp would have enjoyed!
Thanks to all.
Saturday 28 November 2015
Tuesday 24 November 2015
TRAINING & MATCH - SAT 28 NOV
Hi all
Zac (c)
Rory
Alex
Will B
Bailey
Charlie
Harry
William
George
Training
is on as usual at 5:45 on Friday at County Offices, pitch 3.
We
have a match as follows:
SATURDAY
28 NOV at 09:00 KO (so 08:30 arrival) V Groves at HOME at Waverton
Pitches;
Team
Hugo
(g)Zac (c)
Rory
Alex
Will B
Bailey
Charlie
Harry
William
Rested
FinlayGeorge
If anyone cannot play please let me know me know ASAP
so we can offer up the places to those rested.
*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
For the final two games before Xmas those to be rested
are as follows – so if others can’t play please let me know and we can switch
things around….
5th December (Ellesmere Port away) - due to
be rested are Bailey and Zac
12th December (Nomads home) - due to be
rested are Alex and Will B
Thanks
RobSaturday 21 November 2015
MATCH REPORT - SAT 21 NOV
ROCKETS 1 : 1 ELTON YOUTH
In September we played Elton Youth and it was one-way traffic in a tough 1 : 4 defeat.
Today we completely dominated the game and took a positive result in a game which we deserved to win.
Its not an understatement to say that we won every battle, attacked the ball and were aggressive but fair. The Elton coach said we were one of the best teams they had played, which just shows how far we've come in a very short space of time. Something has clicked in terms of passing and movement but added to that is the confidence which has come from our recent results and form.
We started the game very well but went behind to an unstoppable shot from Elton's talented forward (ex Man U academy).
From there on we really dominated and started to move Elton around with our play. In the third quarter the ball broke from a great move and Harry put us level with a cool finish.
The Elton keeper somehow clawed a screamer around the post late on and stopped one on the line by sitting on the ball!
Today one player just edged the MOTM award for his desire, tackling and getting his head up to try and find the right pass. Zac is MOTM but honestly all the lads played their parts today.
It's really good to see the trust the lads now have in each other and the spirit in the squad is great. If we can keep progressing we could have a great second half to the season and going into tournaments in May.
Again, thanks for the support from our parents and thanks also to Elton players and coaches for a terrific match.
In September we played Elton Youth and it was one-way traffic in a tough 1 : 4 defeat.
Today we completely dominated the game and took a positive result in a game which we deserved to win.
Its not an understatement to say that we won every battle, attacked the ball and were aggressive but fair. The Elton coach said we were one of the best teams they had played, which just shows how far we've come in a very short space of time. Something has clicked in terms of passing and movement but added to that is the confidence which has come from our recent results and form.
We started the game very well but went behind to an unstoppable shot from Elton's talented forward (ex Man U academy).
From there on we really dominated and started to move Elton around with our play. In the third quarter the ball broke from a great move and Harry put us level with a cool finish.
The Elton keeper somehow clawed a screamer around the post late on and stopped one on the line by sitting on the ball!
Today one player just edged the MOTM award for his desire, tackling and getting his head up to try and find the right pass. Zac is MOTM but honestly all the lads played their parts today.
It's really good to see the trust the lads now have in each other and the spirit in the squad is great. If we can keep progressing we could have a great second half to the season and going into tournaments in May.
Again, thanks for the support from our parents and thanks also to Elton players and coaches for a terrific match.
Tuesday 17 November 2015
THIS WEEKEND - SAT 21 NOV
Hi all
Please note training will be slightly earlier and shorter this week. 5:30 to 6:15 on Friday at County Offices, pitch 3. Sorry about that!
We have a match as follows:
SATURDAY 21 NOV at 10:30 KO (so 10:00 arrival) V Elton Youth at HOME at Waverton Pitches;
Team
Rory
Alex
Will B
Bailey
Charlie
Finlay
Zac
George (c)
Harry
Rested
HugoWilliam
If anyone cannot play please let me know me know ASAP so we can offer up the places to those rested.
Thanks
Rob
MATCH REPORT - SAT 14 NOV
ROCKETS 5 : 3 UPTON
A decent and hard fought victory against an improving Upton side that took our last four results to two wins, one draw and one defeat. To be honest we have played better in tougher games we've taken nothing from...so we'll gladly take the result and look to improve our performance!
At times our play was good and going forward we did look a threat and quite often we were one pass away from opening Upton up. Quite often though we didn't pass as fluently as in previous weeks, possibly due to the ankle high grass. That said, some moves when we did pass were excellent.
After a fantastic performance last week George again was a top performer and has now added tackling back and getting stuck-in to his passing, movement and undoubted finishing. Another hat-trick and deserved MOTM award. Will B got our final goal to settle the nerves at the end.
If we can keep working on our positions, passing and space then I'm sure we can keep this good run going up to the Christmas break. We've a few tough games coming up so we will really need to "mean" our tackles over the coming weeks!
Thanks again to parents for help and support.
A decent and hard fought victory against an improving Upton side that took our last four results to two wins, one draw and one defeat. To be honest we have played better in tougher games we've taken nothing from...so we'll gladly take the result and look to improve our performance!
At times our play was good and going forward we did look a threat and quite often we were one pass away from opening Upton up. Quite often though we didn't pass as fluently as in previous weeks, possibly due to the ankle high grass. That said, some moves when we did pass were excellent.
After a fantastic performance last week George again was a top performer and has now added tackling back and getting stuck-in to his passing, movement and undoubted finishing. Another hat-trick and deserved MOTM award. Will B got our final goal to settle the nerves at the end.
If we can keep working on our positions, passing and space then I'm sure we can keep this good run going up to the Christmas break. We've a few tough games coming up so we will really need to "mean" our tackles over the coming weeks!
Thanks again to parents for help and support.
Monday 9 November 2015
TRAINING & MATCH - SAT 14 NOV
Hi all
Will B
Bailey
William
Finlay (c)
Zac
George
Harry
Training
is on as usual at 5:45pm on Friday at County Offices, pitch 3. As many players
as possible please as these are important team sessions.
We
have a match as follows.
SATURDAY
14th NOV at 09:00 KO (so 8:40 arrival) V UPTON PANTHERS at HOME at Waverton Pitches;
Team
Hugo
(g)
Alex
Will B
Bailey
William
Finlay (c)
Zac
George
Harry
Rested
Charlie
Rory
If
anyone cannot play please let me know me know ASAP so we can offer up the
places to those rested.
Thanks
Rob
Saturday 7 November 2015
MATCH REPORT - SAT 7 NOV
ROCKETS 4 : 4 ELLESMERE PORT
A brilliant result against a strong and robust Ellesmere Port team.
In the first quarter we started a little tentatively and Hugo kept us in the match with four or five stunning saves. The Ellesmere Port pressure meant we went in after 10 minutes 0:1 down.
From there on all the lads played brilliantly. They all put in a lot of effort and really tried to pass the ball and find space which is encouraging.
Our fightback came from a nice finish by George after Charlie had won the ball on the right and fired it into the box.
The game in the final 20 minutes was end to end and really enjoyable to watch. Some of the tackling and individual battles were ferocious...although slightly worrying at times. In particular Bailey and Charlie did very well to keep Ellesmere Ports' talented winger under control.
Up front George put us ahead at 3:2 and 4:3 with composed finishes and Bailey scored a screamer from a really nice short corner move. Ellesmere Port responded with a wicked free-kick and some hard shots which there wasn't much we could do about.
At 4:3 up we looked quite in control but a short corner routine led to a thunderbolt goal which was impossible to save.
Everyone played their part in this positive result. At times our play was really fluid and we can see the progress we are making.
Finn was named MOTM this week as he put absolutely everything into the game and didn't stop running and battling away. George scored a hat-trick and will be writing to the FA to question the MOTM award! Bailey and Charlie had their best games for Waverton as well.
Thanks to both sets of parents for huge support in a game that was played in a tremendous spirit by both teams.
A brilliant result against a strong and robust Ellesmere Port team.
In the first quarter we started a little tentatively and Hugo kept us in the match with four or five stunning saves. The Ellesmere Port pressure meant we went in after 10 minutes 0:1 down.
From there on all the lads played brilliantly. They all put in a lot of effort and really tried to pass the ball and find space which is encouraging.
Our fightback came from a nice finish by George after Charlie had won the ball on the right and fired it into the box.
The game in the final 20 minutes was end to end and really enjoyable to watch. Some of the tackling and individual battles were ferocious...although slightly worrying at times. In particular Bailey and Charlie did very well to keep Ellesmere Ports' talented winger under control.
Up front George put us ahead at 3:2 and 4:3 with composed finishes and Bailey scored a screamer from a really nice short corner move. Ellesmere Port responded with a wicked free-kick and some hard shots which there wasn't much we could do about.
At 4:3 up we looked quite in control but a short corner routine led to a thunderbolt goal which was impossible to save.
Everyone played their part in this positive result. At times our play was really fluid and we can see the progress we are making.
Finn was named MOTM this week as he put absolutely everything into the game and didn't stop running and battling away. George scored a hat-trick and will be writing to the FA to question the MOTM award! Bailey and Charlie had their best games for Waverton as well.
Thanks to both sets of parents for huge support in a game that was played in a tremendous spirit by both teams.
TODAY'S GAME
Todays game is now at HOME at our Waverton Pitches, as EP pitch is waterlogged.
Same time, 11:30 KO.
Can parents please help Paul set up as I'll get there about 11:20ish...
Same time, 11:30 KO.
Can parents please help Paul set up as I'll get there about 11:20ish...
Monday 2 November 2015
TRAINING & MATCH - SAT 7 NOV
Hi all
Training (again with Robbie Mills helping) is on as usual at 5:45pm on Friday at County Offices, pitch 3. As many players as possible please as these are important team sessions.
We have a match as follows (enjoy the lie-in!)
SATURDAY 7th NOV at 11:30 KO (so 11:00 arrival) AWAY at Ellesmere Port Jets
Whitby Sports & Social Club
Team
Hugo (g)
Alex
Charlie
Bailey
William
Finlay
Rory (c)
Zac
George
Rested
Will B
Harry
If anyone cannot play please let me know me know ASAP.
Thanks
Rob
MATCH REPORT - SAT 31 OCT
ROCKETS 3 - 7 VICARS CROSS
A frustrating morning for the lads as we started the game where we left off in training over the last few weeks with good positions, passing and moving. This led to us completely dominating the first quarter scoring excellent goals through George, Rory and Zac. Defensively we were solid and William didn't have a save to make...
Its fair to say that after the first quarter Vicars Cross improved their tackling and passing but at the same time we perhaps thought the game was won. Our positional play went wrong, tackles became 'hanging legs' and diving in rather than real 100% tackles and our passing game deteriorated to individual running into Vicars Cross players - so its fair to say the wheels came off!
At 3-3 at half time we were still in the game but our heads had dropped and Vicars Cross sensed this and took advantage very well by moving the ball quickly and very often to their outstanding no.10 who caused us problems.
Going into the final quarter at 3-6 we did well to keep the score line down and were unlucky not to score ourselves. Harry hit a screamer which the Vicars Cross goalie saved brilliantly. Zac did well in goal making a couple of very brave saves.
MOTM was Rory who was our most effective player in terms of effort and desire.
The manner of the loss really highlighted the need for us to pass and move so we will keep working with Robbie from this Friday at training. The fixture was always going to be tough but we proved we can match any team if we stick to what we do in training.
Its vital now that we can get as many of the lads to training as possible please.
A frustrating morning for the lads as we started the game where we left off in training over the last few weeks with good positions, passing and moving. This led to us completely dominating the first quarter scoring excellent goals through George, Rory and Zac. Defensively we were solid and William didn't have a save to make...
Its fair to say that after the first quarter Vicars Cross improved their tackling and passing but at the same time we perhaps thought the game was won. Our positional play went wrong, tackles became 'hanging legs' and diving in rather than real 100% tackles and our passing game deteriorated to individual running into Vicars Cross players - so its fair to say the wheels came off!
At 3-3 at half time we were still in the game but our heads had dropped and Vicars Cross sensed this and took advantage very well by moving the ball quickly and very often to their outstanding no.10 who caused us problems.
Going into the final quarter at 3-6 we did well to keep the score line down and were unlucky not to score ourselves. Harry hit a screamer which the Vicars Cross goalie saved brilliantly. Zac did well in goal making a couple of very brave saves.
MOTM was Rory who was our most effective player in terms of effort and desire.
The manner of the loss really highlighted the need for us to pass and move so we will keep working with Robbie from this Friday at training. The fixture was always going to be tough but we proved we can match any team if we stick to what we do in training.
Its vital now that we can get as many of the lads to training as possible please.
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