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Manager: Craig Jackson - 07841 496784
Assistant: Richard Beaumont – 07903 199 478
Squad :Alex Kempley, Archie Harvey, Leon Gerard, Nathan Jackson, Cameron Evans, Will Aspden, Adam Bunner, Joseph Mahon, Jacob O’Donnell, Ben Mathews, Dougie Beaumont, Mat Parkes, Oliver Crompton, Jake Nicoll, Oliver Goodwin, Aiden Lomas, Louis Law, Brandon Gee, Jack Valentine
Glossop U9s vrs Hough End 29.01.11 - League
Predators 2 – 1 Hough End B’s
Strikers 1 – 0 Hough End A’s
Going into this match with games in hand on the teams above it was an opportunity for Glossop to start taking their cup form into the league.
The Predators started the game cautiously with the opening exchange cancelling one another out. This all change just before half-time when a neat pass into the penalty area found the unmarked Ben Matthews. A great first touch allowed Ben the time to pick his spot and dispatch a shot into the bottom corner for 1 -0 at halftime. The second was much of the same but with 3mintues to go a hopeful ball into the Glossop half forced Jake Nicoll out his box, the clearance unfortunately landed at the feet of a Hough End striker who passed the ball into an empty net. Not to be disheartened Glossop forced the play from the kick off and the slick pass found Ben again unmarked to slot a great right foot finish into the corner to win the game for Glossop. MOM went to Oliver Goodwin for a box to box performance.
The Strikers had good form going into this game but they still new they would have to be at their best to beat Hough End. At halftime the match was even but it exploded into life in the second with 2 great saves from Alex Kempley and then a rasping shot from Mat Parkes which was superbly tipped onto the bar. With clock running down Glossop forced a corner, Nathan Jackson swung the corner in which was defended straight back into his path, the cross was driven into the box, a solitary arm was raised and a penalty was awarded. With the final kick of the game Nathan up stepped to strike a sweet shot into the corner to win the game and move Glossop up 2 places in the league. MOM went to Brandon Gee for a superbly composed performance in defence, watch out for Geey he is getting better with each game. Viva GNEJ.
Glossop U9s vrs Dukinfield Youth 22.01.11 - League
Predators 0 – 6 Dukinfield Youth B’s
Strikers 2 – 3 Dukinfield Youth A’s
On the back of positive performance the previous week the Pred’s should have gone into this game full of confidence looking to continue in a good vein of form. However it was not to be as a lack of determination combined with poor support play and communication soon saw Glossop on the receiving end of 3 goals in the first half. A change of players at halftime saw an improvement in the hold up play but this was marred when an injury to Ben Matthews rob the Pred’s of their midfield dynamo. A change of positions saw Oliver Goodwin move into centre midfield and put in a hard working determined performance. This was to no avail as the Preds let in another 3 goals which but for another fantastic man of the match performance from Alex Kempley would have been a lot more.
The Strikers needed an improved performance this week and they took to the field in determine mood. Due to illness the team had a new look with Joe Mahon in defence and Louis Law upfront but both players put in good performances. Glossop pressed from the first minutes and following a quick thrown in and neat passing Louis found himself in space only to turn a strike against the post. It was warning to Duky and the next attack caused chaos in the area and Mat Parkes stuck to open the scoring. The score-line stayed at 1 – 0 until the break. Following the restart the game was end to end but a mistake in the Glossop defence gifted an equaliser. Determine not to fold Glossop forced 2 quick corners and from the second saw an unorthodox finish from Jacob O’Donnell turning the ball over the line with his right shoulder…..they all count !!!! Duky upped the tempo at this point and without a sub the Strikers looked like they might run out of steam, they dug deep but following a corner an unmarked Duky forward scored with a towering header at the far post. With the clock running down and Glossop pressing hard for the winner gaps appeared and it was an unfortunate slip in defence that allowed Duky in for the winner. It was tough on the Strikers when they deserved at least a point out of this fixture against second from top. MOM was awarded to Jacob O’Donnell for his best performance of the season.
Glossop U9s vrs Curzon Ashton 15.01.11 - League
Predators 1 – 1 Curzon Ashton B’s
Strikers 0 – 1 Curzon Ashton A’s
Following the cup win the week before, this match was a combination of hard work and anti climax.
The Predators played first and pressed hard to open the scoring coming close on a number of occasions. The opener finally arrived when Archie Harvey squeezed the ball in at the far post for a halftime lead. Curzon came out fighting in the second half and Alex Kempley continued his impressive run of form keeping the scoreline in Glossop’s favour. The equaliser came after a hand ball on the halfway line, the Preds lost their focus and before they could organise themselves the ball found the Curzon striker who dispatched a strong shot to record a final scoreline of 1 -1. MOM was awarded to Oliver Goodwin. A tough scoreline for all their hard work.
The Strikers had point to prove in this match after early in the season being on the end of 0 – 5 defeat……but this was the anti-climax. Glossop did not get out of first gear in this match and the disappointing thing was the lack of team play. Curzon scored early on but was always on top without really threatening a second. Perhaps this is a bogey team as the Strikers never seem to perform to the best of their ability against Curzon. MOM was awarded to Matthew Parkes.
Glossop U9s vrs Marple Athletic 08.01.11 – Primary Cup Semi Final
Glossop U9’s “Predators” 0 – 0 Marple Athletic B’s
Glossop U9’s “Strikers” 1 – 1 Marple Athletic A’s
(Glossop win 3 – 2 pens )
Following a month off due the inclement weather Glossop had a certain amount of apprehension how this game would go. Earlier in the season Marple had demolished the Juniors in the league but recent league performances from Glossop suggested the score-lines were not going to be repeated. An excellent training session by Glossop the week before the game left manager Craig Jackson confident the lads would avenge their earlier league defeats.
The Predator’s were first to play in this cup semi-final where aggregate scores decide who progresses. The early exchanges saw Marple forced a couple of neat saves from Alex Kempley and with a commanding performance from Adam Bunner in defence the Predators had a solid platform to press Marple. The best chance of the first half fell to striker Joe Mahon but his neat shot just squeezed past the far post. The second half was just as tight with both teams restricting the chances but when Marple did manage to get a strike on goal they found the impressive Alex Kempley keeping goal. An unfortunate injury to Ben Matthews who was having a solid game saw him replaced by Dougie Beaumont who slotted into the defence and helped keep the final scoreline at 0 – 0. A fantastic performance which set up a cracking second match. Alex Kempley took MOM with another outstanding game.
The Strikers were in confident mood and the tempo of this game could have been mistaken for the premiership. Great defending, tough midfield play and great movement upfront by both teams were giving the spectators an unexpected New Year treat. After a couple of half chances went begging the best chance of the half was created by a surging run from midfield by Jacob O’Donnell with a neat pass into the path of Nathan Jackson, Jacko saw a combination of the bar, post and a deft touch by the keeper keep the scoreline even at halftime. The Strikers picked up the pace in the second half and with a great composed performance from Brandon Gee in the Strikers defence which allowed Glossop to move the ball around neatly. It was from slick passage of play that created another 2 chances one pulled just wide by Nathan and a Jacob O’Donnell shot neatly saved. Going into the final 10 minutes it looked like the match was heading for penalties with no goals however after the clear cut chances that were created it was a deflected effort which opened the scoring for Glossop. A neat move down the right wing saw the ball fall to the unmarked Mat Parkes in the centre of the pitch, a neat strike saw the ball ricochet against a Marple defender to send the keeper the wrong way. Marple would have felt hard done by but in reality it was just reward for Glossop. With 7 minutes still to play Marple up their game and pressed Glossop into their own half, a defensive clearance fell to a Marple midfielder some 20yrds who hit a rasping half volley which gave the Glossop keeper no chance to even up the scores and record a final scoreline of 1 – 1. The match was to be decided on penalties, Glossop captain Nathan Jackson won the toss and choose to go second. Marple opened the scoring with Jacob O’Donnell equalising. Jake Nicoll then pulled off a great save and then stepped up to strike neatly into the corner only for the referee to have the spot kick retaken due to over enthusiastic support from Marple in trying to unnerve the calm keeper. The ball was re-spotted and Jake put Glossop 2 -1 in front. Marple put their final spot kick away which left Nathan Jackson to step up for the final kick. A strong strike saw the ball hit the back of the net and Glossop had defied the odds to reach their first Primary Cup Final. MOM went to Brandon Gee for a faultless display in defence but praise to all the lads for a fantastic determined performance. VIVA GNEJ.
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