MATCH REPORT - SAT 26 SEPT

Rockets 0 : 4 Chester Nomads

A score line which in no way reflected the game.

The boys went into the second quarter all square after a really solid and organised first 10 minutes. 

In the second quarter, Nomads scored following a very lucky break after our clearance hit their striker in the chest who went on to finish. 

In the third quarter we were the better team and we hit the post and the crossbar from a dipping effort from Rory which the Nomads keeper did well to tip onto the bar. We also had shots cleared off the line. Unfortunately in a rare attack down our left a tame shot just crossed the line to put us two down.

Our heads dropped a little in the last two minutes and we conceded a couple of sloppy goals as we pushed forward and left space in midfield. 

There are plenty of positives to be taken from the game. Our organisation in the first quarter and our attacking play and intent in the third quarter was encouraging. 

MOTM was Bailey who listened to us in training and worked very hard to pressurise Nomads and tried to win the ball for us. 

At times we still have two or three players going to the same ball which we need to eradicate and we will keep trying to improve this at training. We will also keep working on our re-starts from goal kicks....as while we didn't concede from this today we sometimes still go down the middle of the pitch which is dangerous.

All the boys put in good shifts and we did try to tackle hard. 

Thanks for good support from the touchline and to those who helped with setting up and taking down the goals. 


Rob

TRAINING & MATCH - SAT 26 SEPT

Hi all

Apologies for the very late postponed match last Saturday at Nomads. This was due to a change in the fixtures which came about after Nomads had confirmed the match, which meant Vicars Cross also turned up to the match! All very confusing.

We will keep the same team so more apologies to those who were away or rested and will now be rested again! We will get back on track and everyone will get same no. of games. If anyone can't do this Saturday please let me know as we have players we can bring in.

Training is on this Friday at 17:45 at pitch 3 Cheshire County Offices (Upton) on the Astro.

Our Saturday fixture is a 9:00am KO (so 8:30 arrival) at HOME against Chester Nomads. Waverton Pitches at the Community Centre.

Rested this week:

Fin Palmer
Harry Peers
Will Bird

Team:

Hugo St John Williams (g)
Lewis Jones (c)
Alex Buchanan
George Winter
Zac Jones
Bailey Graham
Rory Delafaille
Charlie Evans
William Stewart

We will continue to rotate the squad and take 9 of 12 to each game, so if you know in advance of any weekends away please let me know.

Please confirm both training & match attendance.

Thanks
Rob

TRAINING & MATCH - SAT 19 SEPT

Hi all

Training is on this Friday at 17:45 at pitch 3 Cheshire County Offices (Upton) on the astro.

Our Saturday fixture is a 9:30am KO (so 9:00 arrival) away against Chester Nomads at Boughton Hall Cricket Club, Boughton Hall Avenue, Chester, CH3 5EL. The pitches are just behind the club house.

For this Saturday we will rest the following players who either can't make it or have been unlucky to be randomly selected first in the weekly rotation. All players will get exactly the same game time over the season.

Rested this week:

Fin Palmer

Harry Peers
Will Bird

Team:

Hugo St John Williams (g)

Lewis Jones (c)
Alex Buchanan
George Winter
Zac Jones
Bailey Graham
Rory Delafaille
Charlie Evans
William Stewart

We will continue to rotate the squad and take 9 of 12 to each game, so if you know in advance of any weekends away please let me know.

Please confirm both training & match attendance.

Thanks

Rob

MATCH REPORT - SAT 12 SEPT

ROCKETS 4 : 4 BLACON YOUTH

A really good start to the league season. 

Rockets started really fast and deserved to go into the lead with a great strike by Lewis from the right hand side. We went further ahead after Bailey finished through a crowded area.

In the middle two quarters Blacon improved and got back into the game with a long range effort from their re-start before drawing level. Hugo kept us in the game with some fine saves, the best one from a free kick which was going into the top corner.

Fin put us back ahead again with a shot from the edge of the area before Blacon again equalised from a defensive mix up to make it 3-3. 

George put the Rockets ahead again with a nice left foot strike and we were unlucky not to hold on for the win as we looked to break forward and seal the victory. Unfortunately we lost possession and Blacon equalised.

All in all the performance and commitment was excellent and we could definitely see some of the things we worked on in training. We kept our positions much better and used the space. We still have some organisational work to do - such as not (ever, ever, ever!) passing across our goal and trying not to lose possession in dangerous places (safety first!).

Man of the Match was Lewis for his tackling, running and a great goal. He will be Captain next week.

Thanks for the support from the touchline. 

TRAINING & MATCH - SAT 12 SEPT

Hi all

Training is on this Friday at 17:45 at pitch 3 Cheshire County Offices (Upton) on the astro.

Our Saturday fixture is a 9am KO (so 8:40 arrival) against Blacon at our Waverton pitches. 

For this Saturday we will take the whole squad and each player will get two quarters as we get used to playing games again. 

From next week we will rotate the squad and take 9 of 12 to each game, so if you know in advance of any weekends away please let me know.

Please confirm both training & match attendance.

Thanks

Rob 

CONFIRMED TRAINING VENUE

Hi all

Had confirmation our training venue is:

Pitch 3 Astro Turf

Cheshire County Offices
Upton 

Friday's at 17:45 - 18:45, starting this Friday 4th Sept.

We will partly train as an age group and in our individual squads with the Arrows team. This will foster a greater spirit within the age group. I know lots of boys have friends in the other teams. 

Subs (replacing weekly match fees) will be £10.00 per month payable in advance to Rebecca at the first Friday of each month (or first opportunity if away). Left over money will be used to fund end of season activities, medal night, team meal and tournament entries.

The boys will need:

Shin pads (no shin pads no training)
Trainers (no boots allowed)
Drink
Waterproof if required

Boys can wear their own football kits. 

Look forward to a good season.

Rob & Paul

TRAINING & MATCH - 4 & 5 SEPT

Hi all

Hope everyone had a great summer. 

Training will start this Friday 4 Sept at 17:45 at either Waverton Pitches or Cheshire County Offices (Upton) on the astro. Just waiting confirmation from the club. 

Our Saturday fixture against Blacon is postponed (by them!) so we will play a practise match with the Jets on Saturday morning at Waverton pitches - all players selected - 9am KO so 8:45am arrival.

Some transfer news...we welcome Zac Jones to the squad who joins from Tarvin Athletic. Josh Thistle has transferred to join his school mates at Chester Nomads and we wish him well.

We will confirm the training location ASAP.

Please confirm availability by Thursday lunch please. 

Thanks
Rob & Paul