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...
Saturday, 7 November 2015
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.
Thursday, 29 October 2015
TRAINING & MATCHES - SAT 31 OCTOBER
Hi
all
George
Alex
Bailey
William
Charlie
Harry
Rory
With Hugo and Will B both away we will need volunteers to play 10 mins each in goal. William will start in goal!
Finlay
Will B
If anyone cannot play please let me know me know ASAP.
Training
is on as usual at 5:45pm on Friday at County Offices, pitch 3. Robbie cannot make this Friday so we will work on the same drills as last week.
Match
as follows:
SATURDAY
31st October at 09:00 KO (so 08:30 arrival) HOME at Waverton pitches
Rockets
v Vicars Cross
Team
Zac
(c)George
Alex
Bailey
William
Charlie
Harry
Rory
With Hugo and Will B both away we will need volunteers to play 10 mins each in goal. William will start in goal!
Rested
HugoFinlay
Will B
If anyone cannot play please let me know me know ASAP.
Thanks
RobMATCH REPORT - SAT 24 OCT
UPTON 1 : 4 ROCKETS
Our second win of the campaign after a couple of unlucky results was well deserved.
I think we all knew some good results were coming after another fantastic training session with Robbie Mills where all the lads put in a tremendous effort on a complicated drill which got the boys passing, moving and understanding space. I'm sure everyone will agree that the lads looked really sharp last Friday.
I am still awaiting the final match report from Paul but I'm told we played really well, with a strong defensive base and lots of creativity going forward. Paul commented that every one of the lads played their part and we looked really committed from the start.
We have a tough match versus Vicars Cross this weekend but following that we have some games which could result in us putting together a positive run if we can keep up the momentum.
The boys should be really pleased with our progress.
Our second win of the campaign after a couple of unlucky results was well deserved.
I think we all knew some good results were coming after another fantastic training session with Robbie Mills where all the lads put in a tremendous effort on a complicated drill which got the boys passing, moving and understanding space. I'm sure everyone will agree that the lads looked really sharp last Friday.
I am still awaiting the final match report from Paul but I'm told we played really well, with a strong defensive base and lots of creativity going forward. Paul commented that every one of the lads played their part and we looked really committed from the start.
We have a tough match versus Vicars Cross this weekend but following that we have some games which could result in us putting together a positive run if we can keep up the momentum.
The boys should be really pleased with our progress.
Thursday, 22 October 2015
TRAINING & MATCHES - SAT 24 OCTOBER
Hi all
Upton
CH2 1LJ
Alex
Will B
Bailey
William
Charlie
Harry
Finlay
Rory
George
Training (again with Robbie Mills helping) is on as usual at
5:45pm on Friday at County Offices, pitch 3. All players please as these are
important team sessions.
We have a friendly match as follows:
SATURDAY 24th October at 09:30am KO (so 09:00
arrival) AWAY at Upton Panthers
Acresfield Primary School
Acres LaneUpton
CH2 1LJ
Team
Hugo (g)Alex
Will B
Bailey
William
Charlie
Harry
Finlay
Rory
Rested
Zac (MOTM last week and will captain our match on 31/10th)George
If anyone cannot play please let me know me know ASAP.
Thanks
RobSaturday, 17 October 2015
MATCH REPORT - SAT 17 OCT
Rockets 2 : 3 Blacon Youth
After a good training session with Robbie Mills we could see some signs this morning that we were not chasing the ball as much and we are trusting our team mates more. We will continue to work on this over the coming weeks.
We started the game very quickly and went two up with goals scored by Zac and Bailey. At two up we looked pretty comfortable but as Blacon settled and started to move the ball we missed a few key tackles and chances to clear the ball to concede a goal which in fairness Blacon deserved.
The game was very evenly balanced and on many occasions we looked as though we could break through the Blacon defence to get in on their goal. The huge pitch made for lots of space for both teams.
The two goals that put Blacon level and then ahead were simple errors that we can work on and eradicate in training. We know we must tackle and clear our lines from corners and goal kicks and it's fair to say both goals were very, very soft. Enough said!
At the other end Blacon's goalie saved from Zac who was through on goal, William hit the post and Bailey just slipped as he was about to tap in. We were very unlucky not to equalise and after the errors in the third quarter we defended much better in the final 10 minutes.
The boys fought right until the end as Blacon "got stuck in" desperately breaking up our play with some boisterous tackles. The lads were disappointed but can be proud of a good performance against a team who until this week were playing a league above us.
Thanks for great support and encouragement from parents and to Antonio for coaching support.
After a good training session with Robbie Mills we could see some signs this morning that we were not chasing the ball as much and we are trusting our team mates more. We will continue to work on this over the coming weeks.
We started the game very quickly and went two up with goals scored by Zac and Bailey. At two up we looked pretty comfortable but as Blacon settled and started to move the ball we missed a few key tackles and chances to clear the ball to concede a goal which in fairness Blacon deserved.
The game was very evenly balanced and on many occasions we looked as though we could break through the Blacon defence to get in on their goal. The huge pitch made for lots of space for both teams.
The two goals that put Blacon level and then ahead were simple errors that we can work on and eradicate in training. We know we must tackle and clear our lines from corners and goal kicks and it's fair to say both goals were very, very soft. Enough said!
At the other end Blacon's goalie saved from Zac who was through on goal, William hit the post and Bailey just slipped as he was about to tap in. We were very unlucky not to equalise and after the errors in the third quarter we defended much better in the final 10 minutes.
The boys fought right until the end as Blacon "got stuck in" desperately breaking up our play with some boisterous tackles. The lads were disappointed but can be proud of a good performance against a team who until this week were playing a league above us.
Thanks for great support and encouragement from parents and to Antonio for coaching support.
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