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	Manager: Dave Rowlinson - 07824 371535 Assistant: Barry Lawson - 07912 782533 Coaches - Matt Clarke, Josh Westmerland Past Match Reports February 19 February 2011 Glossop NE Hawks 0, Failsworth Dynamos 0 Glossop NE Eagles 5, Failsworth Dynamos 0 Another cold, rainy Saturday morning, but Glossop’s unbeaten run continued after they won and drew their games against Failsworth Dynamos, with an added bonus of another two clean sheets. The opening stages of the Hawks game was a very cagey affair, although man of the match Jack Clegg saw his long-range effort narrowly miss the target. In fact Clegg was everywhere - mopping up in defence with his partner Troy Butler, as well as making a number of telling runs into the opposition half. As the half wore on Glossop upped their game and began to dominate proceedings. Will Howard had a shot well saved and Will Farrow fired wide from just outside the area. Despite the constant pressure, Glossop were nearly hit with a sucker punch, but keeper David Glover pulled of an excellent save when one-on-one with a Failsworth forward. On the stroke of half-time Glossop nearly opening the scoring when Joe Rowlinson ran the length of the field before unselfishly trying to seek out Adam Rawcliffe. Unfortunately the ball ran out of play and the chance had disappeared. The second half was all Glossop and if it wasn’t for a world class save from the Failsworth keeper they would have taken all the points. Nathan Wood picked the ball in midfield, his shot took a wicked deflection, but somehow the keeper managed to readjust his position before palming the ball away for a corner. In the dying minutes Glossop again went close, but Joe Rowlinson close range effort clipped the top of the woodwork. A great performance, just lacking that killer touch. The Eagles gave their opponents a bit of footballing lesson with some great skill and one touch passing. However, credit must also go the Failsworth for trying to play a passing game rather than kicking Glossop off the pitch. Although enjoying the majority of possession it was Failsworth who had the first strike on goal, but keeper David Glover was on hand to snuff out the danger. At the other end Luke Chattington set up Joe Crabtree, who fired wide and Crabtree then turned provider, but Lewis Bradley narrowly missed the target. When the opening goal arrived it was the man in form Joe Crabtree who produced a bit of magic. He brought the ball under control, flicked it over two defenders before firing into the top corner. Almost immediately Glossop doubled their lead when Will Needham found Joe Crabtree and he made no mistake from close range. Despite their domination Glossop had to wait until midway through the second half before extending their lead. A Will Needham free kick seemed to be heading inside the near post, but a glancing header by Joe Crabtree ensured that Glossop increased their lead. Harry Newton had a shot well saved, before Glossop scored their fourth. Kassim Highley found Lewis Bradley who low drive found the bottom corner. Highley was again provider when his goal bound shot was tapped in on the line by Crabtree for his fourth of the game. In between Luke Chattington narrowly failed to lob the keeper from long range. Despite a great attacking display the man of the match award went to Joe Berrington. His rock solid defensive performance provided the platform for his teammates to play their free flowing passing game. 12 February 2011 Glossop NE Hawks 0, Dukinfield 0 Glossop NE Eagles 2, Dukinfield 0 Glossop’s push for the league title continued when they took three points out of four from a competitive Dukinfield side. The Hawks game was a little slow to start with neither side creating any clear-cut chances. The nearest Glossop came to opening the scoring was a Jack Clegg effort that was comfortably saved by the Dukinfield keeper. As the game began to liven up, long throws into the area began to cause problems to the Glossop defence, although keeper David Glover easily coped with a couple of goal bound shots. With half time looming, Glossop upped their game, going close to opening the scoring on three occasions. Man of the match Charlie Plevin had a shot tipped away for a corner and also hit the side netting, whilst Will Farrow hit a 20 yard shot straight at the keeper. The second half saw Glossop win a number of early corners, although they couldn’t take advantage of a couple of spills from the opposition keeper. Chances were being created at both ends. Will Howard’s free kick just missed the target, whilst impressive defender Sam Howbrook denied Dukinfield a strike on goal with a great covering tackle. Although Glossop might have just nicked a narrow victory, a draw was probably a fair result. The Eagles nearly produced the goal of the season in the first few minutes, when a great passing move involving five players from the edge of their own area ended with Lewis Bradley just missing the target. Glossop were creating all the chances – Joe Crabtree shot wide, Harry Newton’s long-range effort was pushed over and Lewis Bradley had a shot well saved whilst one-on-one with the keeper. Not to be denied Glossop took the lead when Harry Newton’s unstoppable shot flew into the top corner. Just as it looked like Glossop would coast to victory, the referee mysteriously awarded a penalty to Dukinfield. However, keeper David Glover produced a great save to ensure Glossop went into the break a goal in front. The second half saw Glossop continue to push forward and it was no surprise when the second arrived. Luke Chattington and Lewis Bradley exchanged passes to release Joe Crabtree who made no mistake from close range. For his all round contribution and non-stop effort Joe Rowlinson was named Glossop’s man of the match. 5 February 2011 Glossop NE ‘Hawks’ 3, West End Boys 1 Glossop NE ‘Eagles’ 5, West End Boys 0 Information for this game was restricted as the torrential rain that plagued both games soaked the reporters’ notes. However, with Glossop taking maximum points they had little to complain about. The Hawks opened proceedings and after making all the early running it was no surprise to see them taking the lead. Joe Rowlinson won the ball in midfield, fed Charlie Plevin who rounded two men before coolly slotting under the advancing keeper. The second arrived shortly afterwards when Glossop had a couple of shots blocked, before Joe Rowlinson fired into an empty net. With defenders Jack Clegg and Troy Butler reading the game superbly, it was no surprise that Glossop went into the break with a two-goal cushion. With Glossop fielding all their squad players for the first time this season, a number of second half substitutions followed. However this didn’t stop Charlie Plevin claiming his second of the day via a deflected shot. In the final minutes West End gained a consolation goal when Glossop failed to clear their lines from a right wing corner. Playing his best game of the season Charlie Plevin was named Glossop man of the match. The Hawks produced five unanswered goals with man of the match Joe Crabtree claiming four. The first arrived in the first few minutes when he headed in a Harry Newton corner. The second came after great individual skill by Lewis Bradley and Crabtree’s hat trick following a three-man move involving Luke Chattington and Harry Newton. As in the first game Glossop made a number of changes in the second half, but they still managed two unanswered goals. Nathan Wood headed in a Joe Berrington corner and a defence splitting pass by Harry Newton released Joe Crabtree for his fourth. In what were appalling conditions special mention must go to keeper David Glover who played both games, got twice as wet as anyone else, but still managed to keep his concentration throughout. January 22 January 2011 Glossop NE Hawks 1, Stockport Junior Blues 2 Glossop NE Eagles 1, Stockport Junior Blues 1 Aggregate 2 - 3 Sometimes it just not your day, and this was the case for Glossop as they went out of a cup competition to Stockport Junior Blues for the second time this season. Despite playing battling hard and playing some neat football they will feel robbed by two poor refereeing decisions. The Hawks game saw Stockport on top in the early stages and if it weren’t for some resolute defending from Troy Butler and Jack Clegg they would have found themselves in arrears. However, a break out of defence by Joe Rowlinson found Luke Chattington only for his shot to be expertly saved by an outstretched foot. With man of the match Will Farrow bossing the midfield and Joe Rowlinson causing all sorts of problems for the Stockport defence, Glossop began to take control of the game. And just as it looked like Nathan Wood had given the lead, the referee somehow deemed that the ball had been kicked out of the keepers hands. This only seemed to inspire Glossop with the dangerous Rowlinson going close on a couple of occasions. The second half began with Glossop again on the attack and it was only the woodwork that denied Luke Chattington. Not to be denied Adam Rawcliffe played a great one-two with Joe Rowlinson and neatly finished into the bottom corner giving Glossop a well deserved lead. With game becoming stretched a great last-ditch tackle by Will Farrow prevented an equaliser. However, his good work was undone when Stockport equalised from the resulting corner following hesitancy in the Glossop defence. With both teams looking to secure the advantage, chances were being created at both ends and when the ball was scrambled over the line Glossop believed they had taken the lead. Step up the only man on or around the pitch that didn’t think the ball was over the line and the referee waved play on. To make matters worse Glossop immediately conceded a free kick on the edge of the area, with the result a tap in for a Stockport forward. Over all an entertaining game of football, spoiled by two poor refereeing decisions. The Eagles will also feel unlucky, although they didn’t create the number of attempts on target their possession warranted. Their first sight of goal came when Lewis Bradley cut in from the right but fired narrowly wide. However, moments later a flick header from Joe Crabtree found Sam Harding and he coolly lobbed the keeper from 15 yards. From the kick off, man of the match Harry Newton won the ball, fed Lewis Bradley but again his shot was just wide of the target. With half time on the horizon Glossop gave the ball away on the edge of their area and were made to pay when the ball found its way into the net. The second half again saw Glossop create a number of chances, but a majority failed to trouble the keeper. Sam Harding had a goal bound shot blocked, Joe Crabtree fired wide and Lewis Bradley hit the side netting and also headed over from close range. To quote an old football saying – we can now concentrate on the league. 15 January 2011 Glossop NE Hawks 3, Stockport Junior Blues 2 Glossop NE Eagles 0, Stockport Junior Blues 0 Unfortunately our Ace Reporter was away for these league games.We can report though that : - Hawks – Goalscorers Will Farrow (2) and Luke Chattington Man of the Match Will Farrow Eagles - Goalscorers - Man of the Match Joe Berrington 8 January 2011 Glossop NE ‘Hawks’ 3, 3D Dynamos 1 Glossop NE ‘Eagles’ 3, 3D Dynamos 1 After a break of seven weeks, Glossop under 10’s returned to action by taking maximum points against a much-improved 3D Dynamos side, at a freezing cold Wright Robinson. The Hawks were straight on the attack, with Joe Crabtree and Adam Rawcliffe bringing out excellent saves from the 3D keeper. Despite continuing to dominate possession Glossop were nearly made to pay for their wasteful finishing when a defensive slip almost led to a goal but keeper David Glover was on hand to produce a first class save. The second half again saw Glossop in the ascendancy, but this time they hit the net on three occasions; all of which are Goal of the Season contenders. Man of the match Joe Crabtree scored with a delightful lob over the keeper from 20 yards, Will Farrow went on a driving run from his defensive midfield position and then hit an absolute screamer into the top corner and then Crabtree was again on the mark with a low finish from the edge of the area. The only downside to the second half performance was a sloppy own goal which Glossop conceded from a corner. Despite making a number of changes throughout the game the Eagles also recorded a fairly comfortable victory. Both Harry Newton and Will Howard went close to opening the scoring, before a Newton corner was deflected via a defender to give Glossop the lead they deserved. However, Glossop weren’t having things all their own way and keeper Joe Rowlinson had to be at his best to keep out two useful efforts either side of half time. Glossop doubled their lead when Sam Howbrook converted a Will Howard cross early in the second half. In addition Harry Newton also hit the bar and Lewis Bradley just failed to convert a Luke Chattington cross. Just as it looked like Glossop would coast to victory, 3D reduced the deficit with a well-struck free kick which deceived keeper Rowlinson. However, the nerves were settled when Lewis Bradley latched onto a Sam Harding through ball to make the score 3-1. For another commanding defensive performance, Joe Berrington was named Glossop’s man of the match. December 12 December 2010 The Under 10’s held their Christmas party today at Hollywood Bowl, Ashton under Lyne, followed by lunch at Chiquito’s. 20 lads attended and for the bowling were split into 4 teams. Well done to Will Howard who won the individual competition with a score of 217 over the 2 games. Squad member Round One / Round Two / TOTAL Joe Berrington 95 / 90 / 185 (3rd) Lewis Bradley 89 / 89 / 178 Troy Butler 94 / 63 / 157 Luke Chattington 70 / 100 /170 Jack Clegg 63 / 71 / 134 Joe Crabtree 91 / 60 / 151 Will Farrow 97 / 112 / 209 (2nd) David Glover 70 / 84 / 154 Sam Harding 59 / 91 / 150 Will Howard 114 / 103 / 217 (1st) Sam Howbrook 92 / 92 / 184 Will Needham 72 / 94 / 166 Harry Newton 69 / 84 / 153 Tobey Newton 85 / 94 / 179 Charlie Plevin 86 / 92 / 178 Adam Rawcliffe 94 / 70 / 164 Joe Rowlinson 76 / 92 / 168 Noah Rowlinson 90 / 70 /160 Leon Stubbs 65 / 82 / 147 Nathan Wood 74 / 65 / 139 We then had lunch at Chiquitos, with great food and plenty of Coke and Fanta. We had a football quiz, with the winning team comprising Joe Rowlinson, Sam Harding, Lewis Bradley, David Glover, Harry Newton and Joe Berrington. Well done lads. Overall it was a great day; the lads were a credit to themselves, were well behaved and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. November 20 November 2010 Glossop NE ‘Hawks’ 3, Marple Athletic 1 Glossop NE ‘Eagles’ 3, Marple Athletic 1 Glossop returned to winning ways with two hard fought victories over a spirited Marple side. Due to the early morning frost, conditions in the Hawks game were extremely difficult, making it difficult for both sides to play any flowing football. However, it was left to man of the match Joe Rowlinson to show the way forward, when an excellent piece of individual skill saw him give Glossop the lead. In what was turning into a one-man show, he then brought out two first class saves from the Marple keeper. Although Glossop were enjoying the majority of possession, keeper David Glover had to be quickly of his line to ensure they maintained a half time lead. The early stages of the second half saw Glossop double their lead – Joe Rowlinson crossed from the left and Charlie Plevin made no mistake from close range. Just as it seemed that Glossop would coast to victory, a gapping hole was exploited in the Glossop defence and when the Marple striker rounded keeper Glover, the deficit was halved. This just seemed to inspire Glossop to push forward, and when a poor defensive clearance fell to Joe Rowlinson, the keeper fumbled his shot and Kassim Highley was on hand to tap into an empty net. With time running out, keeper Glover continued his recent good form with a first-class one-handed save. This ensured that Glossop were able to see out the remaining minutes of the game in relative comfort. The Eagles game was all out attack from Glossop and if it wasn’t for some poor finishing they could have run up a cricket score. The opening goal arrived when Luke Chattington won the ball in his own half – his pass found Joe Crabtree who released Will Howard for a run on goal and he made no mistake from the edge of the area. Howard was also on hand for his second of the day, when he converted Lewis Bradley’ pinpoint pass. With Joe Crabtree and Harry Newton both hitting the woodwork Glossop continued to dominate. And on the stroke of half time Adam Rawcliffe made the score 3-0 with a shot into the bottom corner. The second half saw Glossop continue to attack. Man of the Match Harry Newton fired over on a couple of occasions, Will Howard was denied a hat trick by the side netting, Lewis Bradley had a free kick well saved and Joe Crabtree headed wide from a corner. Despite the chances, they failed to add to their half time score and even allowed Marple to score a late consolation goal. 13 November 2010 Glossop NE ‘Hawks’ 1, Hough End 2 Glossop NE ‘Eagles’ 1, Hough End 3 It was a bad day at the office for Glossop in their top of the table clash with Hough End as they slumped to defeat in both games. The Hawks match was a very disappointing affair with very little football played by either side, although it took a poor decision by the referee to settle the game. The first half saw very little action and the nearest Glossop came to scoring was when Will Howard hit the side netting. With Will Needham making the tackles from midfield, Jack Clegg producing a couple of timely defensive headers and David Glover showing safe hands in goal to score remained 0-0 at half time. The second half wasn’t much better and it was no surprise that a mistake lead to the opening goal. The Glossop defence failed to contest a bouncing ball and when keeper Glover was unable to recover, Hough End took the lead. The introduction of substitute Kassim Highley seemed to inspire Glossop and he immediately went close to an equaliser when he volleyed just over the bar. However, he wasn’t to be denied and when Will Howard headed on Will Needham’s corner he was on hand to smash it in to the roof of the net. With a draw looking likely, up stepped the referee – he awarded a ‘soft’ free kick to Hough End and when the resultant shot cannoned of the cross bar to the amazement of all the players and coaches (including Hough End’s), he deemed the ball to have crossed the line. A poor finish to a disappointing game. For the one bright spark in Glossop’s performance, goal scorer Kassim Highley was named Glossop’s man of the match. The Eagles game was a little better, although the absence of Lewis Bradley didn’t help Glossop’s cause. The game opened brightly with Adam Rawcliffe going close for Glossop and at the other end keeper Joe Rowlinson produced a first class tip-over save. Glossop were giving as good as they got and when Luke Chattington released Harry Newton only a last ditch tackle denied him a shot on target. From the resultant corner Glossop came close to opening their account when Luke Chattington’s well-timed header cannoned of the bar. The next five minutes proved to be a disaster for Glossop as they conceded two goals in quick succession – a well-worked move saw Hough End take the lead, but a poor defensive clearance presented them with the second. Despite the set backs Glossop continued to push forward in the second half and Joe Crabtree was unlucky not to add his name to the score sheet – he had a shot cleared of the line and later in the half hit the post. The final minutes of the game saw the sides swap goals. Hough End made it 3-0 by exploiting gaps in the Glossop defence and substitute Charlie Plevin earned Glossop a consolation goal their play deserved. Charlie Plevin was named Glossop’s man of the match. October 30 October 2010 Glossop NE Hawks 0, Stockport Junior Blues 3 Glossop NE Eagles 3, Stockport Junior Blues 0 Aggregate 3- 3 (Stockport win 5-4 on penalties) Despite a valiant fight back Glossop crashed out of this season cup competition when they lost out in a penalty shoot out to Stockport Junior Blues. Even allowing for the loss of a couple of players due to school holidays, the Hawks produced a sub par performance. In their first attack of the game Stockport took the lead, although at least three Glossop players had the opportunity to clear the danger. Despite this early set back Glossop did create a few chances to equalise, although they rarely troubled the opposition keeper. Firstly Luke Chattington released Will Howard who fired wide and then Joe Rowlinson and Howard both shot wide of the target in quick succession. On the stroke of half time Glossop nearly produced the equaliser – a cross-field ball from Will Howard found Luke Chattington but his shot was well saved. The second half continued to see Glossop rack up the errors. A needless free kick was given away on the edge of the area and when the referee ordered a re-take, the ball beat the wall and keeper Leon Stubbs. On the attack Glossop continued to look dangerous with substitute Kassem Highley firing wide and Will Howard heading Will Needham’s corner just wide of the target. The final goal was again a matter of Glossop giving the ball away in a dangerous situation and with virtually the last kick of the game Stockport made it 3-0. For his non-stop effort and all round contribution, Joe Rowlinson was named Glossop’s man of the match. The Eagles game was definitely a ‘game of two halves’. The first half was fairly even with keeper David Glover making a couple of early excellent saves. At the other end Glossop’s best effort fell to Harry Newton whose long-range effort just failed to hit the target. After some words of encouragement from the coaches, the second half saw Glossop up their game and produce three unanswered goals. Their intent from the first minute was clear for all too see when Lewis Bradley hit the post in the first minute. Better was to follow, when a minute later Bradley found man of the match Joe Crabtree and his well-timed effort gave Glossop hope. Glossop were starting to give the opposition the run around and Crabtree went close on a couple of occasions. The deficit was reduced further when Sam Howbrook set up Harry Newton – his shot was well saved, but Lewis Bradley was on hand to tap the ball into the net. The equaliser wasn’t far behind and when Joe Crabtree held of his marker, Sam Harding some how managed to poke the ball home. Despite continuing to push forward Glossop just couldn’t find a winner, meaning the dreaded penalty shoot came into play. Although Joe Crabtree, Harry Newton, Sam Harding and Lewis Bradley hit the target Glossop were on the wrong end of a 5-4 score line. Hard luck lads today and as Manager’s say “we can now concentrate on the league”. 23 October 2010 Glossop NE Hawks 1, Failsworth Dynamos 0 Glossop NE Eagles 4, Failsworth Dynamos 0 Glossop’s unbeaten run continued after they won both games against Failsworth Dynamos and again kept two clean sheets. The Hawks opened proceedings and they very nearly scored in the first few minutes when Will Farrow volleyed a Will Needham corner just wide of the post. Both sides were playing some excellent football and keeper David Glover was called upon on a couple of occasions to ensure the game remained level. Glossop’s best chance of the half fell to Luke Chattington, but following a great interchange of passes with Will Farrow, his shot grazed the outside of the post. In an eventful end to the half Glossop forced a number of corners, but the nearest they came to scoring was when a Will Needham shot rebounded of the post. The second half was as close as the first with chances at both ends, but Glossop just failed to take the lead when Nathan Wood headed Luke Chattington’s corner wide of the post. However, the deadlock was soon broken when Troy Butler scored his first ever league goal for Glossop – his long-range effort beat the keeper, hit the bar and spun over the line. With Jack Clegg and man of the match Butler continuing to shore up the defence, Glossop held on for a well-deserved victory. The Eagles victory was a little easier and they scored four unanswered goals. Despite playing some of their best football of the season they only had one goal to show for it at half time – a magnificent chip from Joe Crabtree after a great ball from Lewis Bradley. The second half was all Glossop. Adam Rawcliffe fired wide on a couple of occasions before being left with a tap in from close range, Sam Harding’s long range effort was fumbled over the time by the keeper and Joe Crabtree completed the scoring when curling his second of the day into the top corner from the right touch line. Despite not troubling the scorers, Harry Newton, giving his best performance of the season, was named Glossop’s man of the match. 16 October 2010 Glossop NE Hawks 2, Dukinfield Youth 0 Glossop NE Eagles 2, Dukinfield Youth 0 Glossop’s recent impressive form continued when they comfortably won both games against Dukinfield. In a change of routine it was the Eagles who kicked off first and they were soon on the attack. Firstly Joe Crabtree scuffed a shot just wide of the post, before Lewis Bradley went close with a couple of well timed efforts and a great shot by Harry Newton grazed the post. Glossop continued to control the game with keeper Joe Rowlinson a virtual spectator. However, the opening goal didn’t arrive until just before half time when a Harry Newton free kick was sliced into the goal by a Dukinfield defender. The second half saw Glossop half asleep for the first few minutes, but with Joe Berrington giving his usual impressive performance, the lead remained intact. However, after some encouragement and prompting from the coaches, their play soon improved when they nearly doubled their lead when Joe Crabtree just failed to covert Luke Chattington’s cross. The excellent football continued and when Joe Crabtree exchanged passes with Sam Harding the ball just failed to hit the target. The second goal arrived half way through the play when a Luke Chattington shot was blocked for a corner. From the resulting cross the ball again found its way into the net via a Dukinfield defender. With Glossop changing formation they continued to create chances and in the final minute Joe Crabtree hit a post and from the rebound Luke Chattington’s shot was blocked. Although there were seven contenders on the pitch, for his all round contribution Lewis Bradley was named Glossop’s man of the match. Although they weren’t quite as dominant the Eagles, the Hawks still recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory. From the start they showed their attacking intent with two mazy runs by Adam Rawcliffe and a Will Needham shot that was well saved. However, the opening goal was just around the corner. Keeper David Glover’s long clearance found Will Howard; he played a neat one-two with Adam Rawcliffe before firing into the bottom corner of the net. With half time approaching Glossop doubled their lead when Will Farrow fired home from just outside the area. Despite making a number of substitutions, Glossop continued to boss the game in the second half, with Will Howard, Adam Rawcliffe and Will Farrow all going close. At the other end Dukinfield hit a post and keeper Glover tipped a long-range effort round the post. For his non-stop running and impressive performances over the last few weeks Will Howard was named Glossop’s man of the match. After a disappointing start to the season, that’s now 14 points out of a possible 16, from the last 4 games, sending the Under 10’s to 2nd in the league. The performances both individually and as a team have improved greatly pleasing the coaches albeit they are confident that there is plenty more to come from the lads. 9 October 2010 Glossop NE Hawks 1, Curzon Ashton 1 Glossop NE Eagles 0, Curzon Ashton 0 As usual Glossop’s fixture with Curzon was a tight affair with both games ending in well-contested draws. The Hawks were soon into their stride with Adam Rawcliffe having a goal bound shot well blocked. However, it wasn’t long before they found themselves in arrears – a moment’s hesitation in defence cost them dear and keeper Joe Rowlinson was left to pick the ball out of the net. The game continued to flow with chances being created at both ends. Sam Howbrook headed wide from a corner, Will Howard fired past the post after being released by Adam Rawcliffe and Curzon hit the post twice in quick succession. Within seconds of the restart keeper Joe Rowlinson kept Glossop in the game with a superb reflex save. This seemed to lift the whole team and almost immediately they produced the equaliser when man of the match Adam Rawcliffe fired high into the net. Despite chances being created at both ends it was Curzon who came closest to producing a winner, but again it was keeper Rowlinson who came to Glossop’s rescue with an excellent save after being left one-on-one with the opposition striker. All in all a good point for Glossop in what was an entertaining game of football. If the Hawks were a little fortunate to take a point, the same can’t be said for the Eagles who found themselves the wrong side of an inspired goal keeping performance. On three occasions in the first half Curzon’s keeper produced excellent saves, twice from Joe Crabtree’s close range efforts and once from a Harry Newton thunderbolt. The second half was a very cagey affair with little in the way of goal mouth action, although defenders Will Farrow and Joe Berrington both produced some well timed tackles in keeping any Curzon attacks at bay. For his tireless work rate, Joe Crabtree was named Glossop’s man of the match. 2 October 2010 Glossop NE Hawks 9, Hyde Utd JFC 0 Glossop NE Eagles 21, Hyde Utd JFC 0 Glossop win 30-0 on aggregate. Glossop cruised into the second round of the Under 10’s Primary Cup by outclassing their division 3 opponents, Hyde Utd JFC. The Hawks opened proceedings with a 9-0 victory thanks to goals from Sam Howbrook (3), Will Howard (3), Will Farrow, Adam Rawcliffe and Kassim Highley. Despite the claims from a number of the goal scorers, the man of the match award went to defender Jack Clegg. The Eagles victory was even more emphatic, racking up 21 unanswered goals. Lewis Bradley, Joe Crabtree and Luke Chattington all hit four each, Joe Rowlinson and Charlie Plevin helped themselves to hat tricks, man of the match Sam Harding scored twice and Harry Newton concluded the scoring. The team now move on to play Stockport Junior Blues in the next ro September 25 September 2010 Glossop NE ‘Hawks’ 4, 3D Dynamos 2 Glossop NE ‘Eagles’ 2, 3D Dynamos 0 Glossop produced their second consecutive maximum with victory over another of the Division 1 new boys, 3D Dynamos. In a game they dominated for long spells, the Hawks will wonder how they nearly threw this one away. In a one sided first half they went close on a number of occasions, mainly through striker Will Howard. However, it wasn’t until close to half time that they took the lead, when Howard’s cross come shot sailed into the top corner. Will was adamant that it was a shot! The only moment of concern to Glossop’s defence was a direct free kick, but keeper David Glover produced an excellent catch under pressure. The second half saw Glossop continue to press forward and when man of the match Adam Rawcliffe released Will Howard, he produced a first class finish into the bottom corner. Just as it seemed that Glossop would coast to victory, a mad five minutes saw them concede two sloppy goals, both down to defensive mistakes. However, almost immediately they retook the lead with the goal of the season so far; keeper Glover found Adam Rawcliffe who ran the length of the field, beat two men before cutting in from his wing and finishing into the top corner. To round off Rawcliffe’s day, he then turned provider for the fourth, which was finished in style by Sam Howbrook. Despite scoring twice and keeping a clean sheet the Eagles were a long way below their best, often playing as individuals rather than a team. Joe Crabtree, Lewis Bradley, Luke Chattington and Sam Harding all went close on a number of occasions, but thanks to an outstanding performance by the opposition keeper the score at half time remained 0-0. In fact it could have been even worse for Glossop if keeper Joe Rowlinson hadn’t pulled off two excellent saves in the first minute. The second half was more of the same, although this time Glossop scored two unanswered goals from man of the match Joe Crabtree and fellow striker Lewis Bradley. With tougher games to come, the Eagles will certainly have to improve their performances in the coming months. 18 September 2010 Glossop NE ‘Hawks’ 3, West End Boys 2 Glossop NE ‘Eagles’ 9, West End Boys 0 The Under 10’s produced their first maximum of the season against Division 1 new boys, West End Boys Club. The Hawks game opened at break-neck pace with early chances being created at both ends. However, it was Glossop who opened the scoring when Joe Rowlinson released Adam Rawcliffe and his well-timed shot flew into the top corner. The lead was only short lived with West End equalising almost immediately – keeper David Glover saved well but could do nothing with the rebound. The game continued to be free flowing and when a Joe Rowlinson’s shot came back of the post Will Howard converted the rebound from the edge of the area. Howard scored his second of the game when Adam Rawcliffe and Joe Rowlinson combined to provide him with a tap in from close range. For the majority of the second half Glossop were on the back foot and it was no surprise when West End scored their second of the game. A left wing corner caused all sorts of problems and when a shot was miss-hit, keeper Glover was left wrong footed. With West End pushing for the equaliser, man of the match Jack Clegg continued his recent impressive form with some excellent tackles and interceptions. And with Nathan Wood and Will Needham providing valuable support Glossop held on for a 3-2 victory. The Eagles performance was first class and they produced nine unanswered goals. The floodgates opened after five minutes when Luke Chattington hit the post and was quickest to react, smashing the ball in from close range. Joe Crabtree then went close on two occasions before finding the net after tapping in Lewis Bradley’s parried shot. Bradley then found the net to make it 3-0 before Crabtree was on hand to add the fourth. The fifth arrived just before half time when Bradley converted Chattington’s left wing cross. The second half saw Glossop score on another four occasions. Luke Chattington hooked in from close range, Harry Newton smashed in a 20-yard free kick and Joe Crabtree and Lewis Bradley both completed their hat tricks. Despite failing to find the net, the man of the match award went to Sam Howbrook for his hard working unselfish display, allowing his colleagues the freedom of the pitch. 11 September 2010 Glossop NE Hawks 0, Stockport Junior Blues 1 Glossop NE Eagles 0, Stockport Junior Blues 2 Glossop’s disappointing start to the season continued when they lost both fixtures to Stockport Junior Blues. The Hawks were first in action and despite the difficult conditions they made all the early running. An early Will Howard cross just failed to find the head of Joe Rowlinson and following a mazy run, Howard was only foiled by a last ditch tackle. At the other end defensive hesitation nearly cost Glossop dearly, but keeper Leon Stubbs was on hand to push a goal-bound shot round the post. Striker Howard was again involved in the action when his cross come shot was miss- kicked by Sam Howbrook at the back post and he again went close when his powerful shot produced an excellent save from the opposition keeper. Just as it looked like the scores would be level at half time, Stockport broke the deadlock. A left wing corner caused panic in the Glossop defence and from the centre circle the referee adjudged the ball to have crossed the line (where is goal line technology when it’s needed). The second half saw Glossop continue to push forward and they came close on a number of occasions – Will Farrow brought out a top class save from the keeper, Joe Rowlinson and Will Needham fired wide and Nathan Wood shot over with the last attack of the game. Although Glossop will feel they deserved at least a point, the thoughts of the whole Glossop squad go to the Stockport player who broke his ankle during the first half. We hope to see him back soon. Whilst the Hawks will feel unlucky, the same can’t be said for the Eagles who put in a sub standard performance. Before they had woken up they found themselves a goal behind when a wicked deflection left keeper Glover rooted to the spot. As the half wore on Glossop steadily improved – Harry Newton had a shot well saved, Joe Crabtree fired wide and following a mazy run Lewis Bradley shot over the bar. The second half started the same way as the first with Glossop conceding an early goal. A poor defensive clearance feel to the feet of the opposition striker and with keeper Glover out of position the ball sailed into the top corner. Although Glossop enjoyed the lions share of possession for the rest of the half, the nearest they came to scoring were via efforts from Joe Crabtree and Luke Chattington. David Glover was awarded Man of the Match. 4th September 2010 Glossop NE ‘Hawks’ 0, Stalybridge Celtic 3 Glossop NE ‘Eagles’ 1, Stalybridge Celtic 1 Glossop opened their league campaign with draw and a loss against a Stalybridge side they had earlier beaten in a pre-season friendly. Opening proceedings the Hawks played out an even first half until just before the break, when a mistimed tackle allowed the opposition striker a clean run on goal and he calmly slotted the ball under the advancing keeper Leon Stubbs. The nearest Glossop came to opening their account was via two Will Howard shots, which failed to trouble the keeper. At half-time disaster struck when Will Farrow had to be withdrawn due to injury. With no substitutes available due to holidays and injuries, Glossop had to play the second half, a man down. Despite some excellent last gasp tackles from man of the match Jack Clegg, Glossop conceded a further two goals in the second half. On each occasion the lack of numbers told as opposition players were left unmarked in the penalty area to finish from close range. The Hawks game was a lot more of an even affair, although Glossop will feel disappointed that they failed to take all the points on offer. From the kick-off they went on the attack and after just 2 minutes Luke Chattington fired over the bar from just outside the area. Further chances were created as the half wore on, with Harry Newton firing two long -range efforts just wide; and following great work by Joe Crabtree, Luke Chattington could only shoot straight at the keeper. The early stages of the second half saw Stalybridge on the attack with keeper David Glover producing an excellent save. However, from the resulting corner Glossop managed to put the ball into their own net, giving Stalybridge a 1-0 advantage. Glossop weren’t behind for long – a goalmouth scramble saw the ball fall to Harry Newton and he made no mistake with a well-timed shot. The equaliser seemed to inspire Glossop as they upped their game. Firstly Sam Harding beat two men and hit the side netting and Harry Newton just missed the target. At the other end keeper Glover produced some excellent catches under pressure and defender Joe Berrington gave another commanding performance at the heart of Glossop’s defence – a performance which was to earn him the man of the match award. STOCKPORT JUNIOR BLUES TOURNAMENT – SATURDAY 17th JULY Glossop North End made a fantastic start to their under 10’s season when they came away victorious from the highly competitive Stockport Junior Blues tournament. The Hawks squad, (Joe Berrington, Luke Chattington, Joe Crabtree, David Glover, Joe Rowlinson and Nathan Wood) played 11 games during the day without conceding a single goal. What made the win even more remarkable were the facts that they pulled of the victory without the use of any substitutes and came up against teams containing Academy players from Liverpool FC, Everton FC and Crewe Alexandra FC and players from Burnley and Stockport County’s Centres of Excellence. The lads made a slow start to the competition drawing their first three games against West End Boys, Wistaston and Newton Athletic. Although this seemed a little disappointing at the time, they would meet both Wistaston and Newton again in the latter stages of the competition. The next match saw Glossop up their game and with Luke Chattington and Joe Crabtree on target they recorded a 2-0 victory over Richmond Rovers. Next up were High Lane and a Luke Chattington strike gave Glossop their second victory of the day. Glossop made it three victories on the trot with a 2-0 win against Stockport Junior Blues – Luke Chattington and Joe Rowlinson on the score sheet. Despite dominating their next fixture against Broadheath Central, Glossop had to settle for a 0-0 draw. The final group fixture saw the boys record a 1-0 victory against Poynton Juniors B, Luke Chattington finding the net for this fourth of the day. The quarter final saw Glossop come up against Poynton Juniors A and with Joe Crabtree and Joe Rowlinson on target, they coasted to a 2-0 victory. The semi final saw Glossop against Newton Athletic, a team they had drawn against earlier in the competition. Despite playing some of their best football of the day, Glossop just couldn’t find a winner despite 4 gilt edged chances. When extra time failed to provide a winner, the dreaded penalty shoot out came into play. With Joe Crabtree, David Glover, Joe Rowlinson and Nathan Wood on target and keeper Glover producing a number of first-class saves, Glossop were through to the final. The final was again against a team they had previously met in the competition – Wistaston. With the boys tiring, the defensive partnership of Nathan Wood and Joe Berrington was severely tested, but with keeper Glover playing a blinder, the game went into extra time. Just as it looked like the game would go to penalties, a long throw-in from Luke Chattington broke to Joe Rowlinson in the box, who smashed the ball into the net with the last kick of the game. Special mention must also go to Glossop’s other team, the Hawks. The boys (Troy Butler, Jack Clegg, Will Howard, Kassim Highley, Will Needham, Adam Rawcliffe and Leon Stubbs) produced some excellent performances in reaching the last eight of the competition, before losing 1-0 to the beaten finalist Wistaston. Again their performances during the league completion were good quality. Having played 9 games, the Hawks only conceded one single goal which came against Bramhall. The defence and midfield stayed strong throughout with superb reaction saves from Stubbs backed by great defensive cover by Clegg, Butler and Needham. The 3 strikers (Howard, Highley and Rawcliffe) took turns to cover the 2 positions. All 3 strikers put in decent shifts and each of them found themselves on the score-sheets with a mix of tap-ins and clinical finishes. Having lost in the Finals at the recent Stalybridge and Signol tournaments and being semi-final losers in the Hollingworth tournament, the Manager and Coaches were delighted with the performances of both teams. Special thanks must also go to all the parents, family and friends who provided wonderful support throughout the whole day for both squads.