Just like last season the match reports will appear for the new season.
I will include friendlies and then in September the season gets going.
Fixtures to Appear here
Fixtures 2008 - 2009 Season Table will be available in September
Date U15 team Score MOM Team rating 29/07/08 Mosborough jnrs (A) W 7-1 Richard Minahan 6/10 21/08/08 BF U16's (H) D 3-3 Ryan Hall 8/10 31/08/08 Brunsmeer Athletic (A) D 4-4 Sam Kalejaye 6/10 02/09/08 Mosborough Jnrs (H) W 4-1 Josh Freer 10/13 SEASON 07/09/08 Heeley Boys (H) W 7-1 Alex Clarke 13/13 14/09/08 Woodhouse Juniors (A) W 4-1 Michael Spence 8/14 21/09/08 Birks Holt (H) trophy pre lim W 17-1 Zack Cawthorne 13/13 28/09/08 East Midland Utd (H) L 1-2 8/13 05/10/08 Grenoside (A) W 4-2 Adam Harrington 9/14 12/10/08 Outibridge Jnrs (A) W 3-1 Alex Montisci
Alex Clarke7/15 19/10/08 Trophy 1st round Vs Grenoside (H) W 7-3 Alex Montisci 9/15 26/10/08 Brampton Dynamoes (H) D 1-1 Ryan Hall 11/15 09/11/08 Whiston Wildcats (A) W 4-1 Michael Spence 10/15 16/11/08 Brampton Dynamoes (A) (Trophy) W 4-3 Tom Bradley hmmmm
The table below includes freindlies
| Player | CS | GA | GS | MOM |
| Richard | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Clarkey | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Josh | 1 | |||
| Tom | 12 | 17 | 1 | |
| Raddish | ||||
| Adam | 2 | 5 | ||
| Razz | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| Zack | 1 | |||
| Ben | 6 | 2 | ||
| Spike | ||||
| Monti | 14 | 2 | ||
| Sam | 9 | 23 | 1 | |
| Josh F | 8 | 4 | 1 | |
| Dale | 3 | 2 | ||
| Ashley kirk |
CS = Clean Sheets GA = Goal Assist GS = Goals Scored MOM = Man of Match
Match reports for the 2008 -2009 season. We normally kick off our home games at 2.00pm Kick off. Rainbow Forge School.
Top 5 Players Vs Brampton Dynamoes
- Tom Bradley
- ?
This was a funny game to judge a top 5 and give a team rating, in truth we did not play as well as we can, each and every player on the pitch on Sunday contributed to mistakes and errors which allowed Brampton to play and get in the game. The team mark is normally done with how many players I believe played above average, and at sundays game you are hard pressed to find players who played football better than there average performance based on their very own high standards. However, the battling and determination was there, so do you praise the team for the following reasons, with a couple of key players missing the squad won a potential banana skin in the trophy, the players had to play numerous different positions. Some of those players played in positions for the first time, then we had the story of walking wounded with players coming off poorly or injured. So based on that I could give 13 out 13, because this was a hard game to play as well as a very difficult game to manage. If I went for performances compared on previous weeks and the way they play and pass the ball I would be lucky to find a couple of players that say "yes Simon" I was spot on today. When some of the players apologise for their performance or there errors you know they didn't play right and they have showed great maturity by accepting responsibility. However what I will say is we won, and I proud of the battle and it was good game to watch. if you don't include the two gift wrapped goals we gave the opposition. We gave away a penalty in the opening minutes with a handball just inside the area and you would get no arguments from me. The Brampton Striker then slotted home a very coolly taken penalty, Falcons responded straight away, when Razz played an awesome ball from the centre of midfield to release Tom Bradley and MOM for his first of the game. With a few minutes the Keystone cops arrived, 
and they wrapped their gift and presented it to busy Brampton Striker for number 2, Falcons again responded when Tom put in Sam for the Falcons 2nd, 2-2 and we hadn't played 15 minutes. We were going to take odds on 6-6. Falcons pushed for the 3rd and got hit on the counter, and again mistakes meant
2nd Half Sam went close on several occasions and Tom had a chance to extend the Falcons lead, changes of formation and positions were upsetting the rhythm of the team, and
Falcons are in the last 8 and that is what matters, but I hope all mistakes were done in this one game and next Sunday business will be as normal.
I won't be updating the top 5 as I really can't make my mind up, do I give for battling or for football, or do I give for the most unforced errors. I am proud of what the lads achived in really difficult circumstances, however we could have played head and shoulders above what we played Sunday. Had it been a training session the squad would have scored a lot more and played amazing football, and its time to take that quality onto the pitch on a Sunday no matter who we are playing.
Top 5 Players vs Whiston Wildcats
- Michael Spence
- Tom Bradley
- Alex Clarke
- Ryan Hall
- Dale Ledger, Josh Bramall
This was a difficult top 5, because the likes of Ben had a great first half and Adam "raddish" Normington had an impressive performance and stopped the attack, you then have others like Sam chipping in with an assist and a goal so it made this a very difficult top 5. I have had to separate them in terms of assist and also the defence for the onslaught they faced at the opening of the 2nd half, the wind was an extra man for this period and seriously attacked us.
When we turned up I was expecting a mud bath but the pitch had held up really well, ok the wind wasn't great but it was game on, and after we had hit the post or crossbar I thought we were in for another Brampton, I had that little niggle in the back of my mind, the lads played some great football, and whiston counter attacked with speed and also some great passing moves of their own. Triangles formed on the pitch and they showed, the left side and the right side in particular with Tom and Sam looking comfortable upfront and working well down the channels, Ryan and Dale got the ball in danger areas on a regular basis, and it was no surprise when Sam put Tom though for the opener, this was followed up but a cracking ball from Clarkey from Right Back to play Sam in for his 1st goal.
The lads battled until half time with Adam H going close and Ben linking up well in midfield. Josh F had his hands full marking an impressive whiston player but at 2-0 we looked comfortable.
How little do we know about the british weather as the wind increased in strength and came straight down the pitch at our goal, Whiston took full advantage and had the upper hand, Falcons had a few chances but not as many as Whiston, who shot a beauty, 30 yards out straight into the top corner, Richard had no chance. 2 - 1 and Whiston carried on in search of the equaliser and had a couple of great chances, firstly a great save stopped them and secondly it went safely over the bar. Enter the Raddish, and at the same time the wind also dropped, high ball in and bang Raddish headed it away, next ball on the ground and tackle raddish again, the tide had started to turn, and it was Toms' turn to set up Sam for his brace, and just after Ryan's corner was converted by Tom for his brace.
There were more chances to come with monti being a thorn in the Whiston side, but there were no more goals. The game finished 4-1 and in such conditions I was a proud manager of my lads. MOM was Spike, it was one of the most impressive performances I have seen, in the air, on the ground and captaining his troops. He was truly outstanding....
Just a thought.... this game was played with complete RESPECT, by this I mean the referee in his first season was allowed to get on with the game, with no groans or moans, occasionally there were appeals but that was it. Both sets of supporters applauded good play by their counterparts and the atmosphere was great. The atmosphere was how a junior game of football should be, it was just a shame about the weather.
Top 5 Players Vs Grenoside (Trophy)
- Alex Montisci
- Tom Bradley
- Zack Cawthorne
- Ryan Hall
- Adam Harrington
Falcons would get on top again just before half time and then after a few scary minutes at the start of the second would take control, with Ben putting in a great corner for Monti to get his second, and a couple of minutes later Ben would repeat the corner but this time Tom would put the ball over the line for his second of the game. Ben turned in a good second half performance alongside Adam Harrington who was battling well in the second half, Ben then put in a hatrick of assists when setting monti up for his hatrick and to seal his MOM performance. Sam who is so often on the score sheet turned provider in this game when he received the ball from Adam H and then lobbed the ball nicely over the back line, Adam H carried on his run and received the ball back and buried the ball into the top corner. That was falcons 7th goal, and an amazing error by Richard Spence who was in charge for this game would lead to the Grenoside goal, taking off left side players and putting subs on the right generally doesn't work. The majority of the team played well today, with new player Ash hitting the post, the defence playing as a team, and midfield working tirelessly, Zack Cawthorne leading the way a battling performance and passing quickly. It was good to see some players return to form and it was good to see Falcons play there game and for them to be in the hat for the next round. Now its back to the league on Sunday.
Top 5 Players Vs Outibridge
1. Alex Clarke / Alex Montisci
2. Tom Bradley
3. Samuel Kalejaye
4. Ryan Hall
Interesting game this one, because for some reason Beighton Falcons chose this game to play the worst 1st half for a long time. At Outibridge you know that you are going to be in for a tough game and this game was no exception, the lads got pulled into playing their hosts type of game, which did not suit them. Mistakes were happening in every position except one, and that was Clarkey in the first half, who made tackles, passed the ball and made runs I wished every other player was making. He made the right choices and went for it, players around him tried but were 1/2 yard too slow or the pass was the worst one they could have done, playing it into the opposition instead of away from them. There was a physical battle to endure at the same time without little protection. Falcons had the majority of possession but just didn't do anything with it. They had several chances to take the lead before Outibridge did and after they did. It was their first attack of the game on 15 minutes when they made use of an error at the back. This lifted there team and they came close several times afterwards, giving Falcons a warning. The first half finished 1-0 and truthfully although Falcons were shocking I felt we were hard done by.
The 2nd half was different after a great captains speech at half time, and then some changes and a formation change the Falcons went on the attack and chances came and chances went, Outibridge carried on with there upsetting tactics but this time Falcons went for the footballing option. Razz decided to join in the footballing fun, we saw glimpses last week of what he could do and now we coudl see the balls being put in the box, and it was causing trouble, the defence was spreading and Tom Bradley the captain for the day was going to make use of teh space, with a great ball into the box and Monti got his foot on it and 1-1. The lads were playing and the mood was changing. The lads won the ball back from kick off, Monti was becoming a real thorn in the Outibridge side, and he harried players, into mistakes taking the ball and showing true skill. Making diagonals allowing Ryan and Tom to find him, picking up loose balls from Sam it was a matter of time, Tom then played through Sam brilliantly who had the defence for pace and it was 2-1. Outibridge had battled hard and fought for victory and then the draw but Falcons were beginning to play, and it wasn’t long before Razz played in Sam for his 2nd and Falcons 3rd. Monti’s persistence could have earned him his 2nd but he hit the ball too well. Other chances came and went in the dying minutes and the game finished 3-1.
We had played badly and won, I do not think we could be that bad again. We are a team and we will pull together in the next game and get back to football from the first whistle.
I chose 2 MOM in this game, Clarkey was amazing in the first half and showed everyone how to do it, in the 2nd half Monti was different class.
Top 5 Players Vs Grenoside
- Adam Harrington
- Alex Montisci
- Samuel Kalejaye
- Tomas Bradley
- Ben Radcliffe
What a miserable day it was Sunday, it had been raining all night and no one knew if a game would be played. Fortuntely we got a break in the weather and the match was played, it was unusual as Grenoside play on a 3/4 pitch with 3/4 nets. At the age of 15 this is particulary hard as it completly reduces the space available on the pitch. Add to that the weather and the ball sticking like mad this game a complete leveller.
Top 5 Players vs EMU's
- Josh Freer
- Michael Spence
- Alex Clarke
- Sam Kalejaye
- Tom Bradley
There are many great wonders in the world, they all intriguing and a pleasure to view. The same can be said about a game between Beighton Falcons and East Midland Utd. Each time these two teams come up against each other a titanic battle follows, there is something somewhere that says no matter how many chances each team creates , you will be battling in the closing minutes with no idea who will get the edge.
This particular game was a game of 2 halves, (love the famous clichés) in fact it should have been a training session, say Falcons your attacking first half and EMU’s your attacking second half. The first half saw Falcons finally come out of the blocks flying, they were winning first balls and second balls, winning the ball in the air. Attacking down both sides, the speed of the passing was slightly off, but they looked good and it was only a matter of time before a goal came and it came via Tom Bradley who played in Sam to score the opener. The lads kept pressing and managed to hit the crossbar 3 times, watch a fantastic save and definitely not increase their lead. There was a counter attack threat with EMU’s clearly having speed up front that found the right space, getting in behind the Falcons defence, with a little bit better finishing, who knows!
Second half the two teams changed round and it Was EMU’s turn to take part in this amazing training session of attack and counter attack, pinning Falcons firmly in their own half, they passed the ball quicker and better and started winning the first and second half. The Falcons defence got stretched and midfield certainly lacked in getting back to help, when the EMU’s breakthrough came it was deserved and was coming for 5 minutes before the breakthrough, Freer and Spike battled well but needed help. It was now 1-1, EMU’s were not done yet and a had a free kick, the entire game Falcons worked a line really well this time, they stood watched and went 2-1 down. It was a great take as the ball bounced up, the EMU’s attacker was first to react and kept the ball low and hard to volley the ball home. Cue the Falcons, its now time to play football, and yes they did, they suddenly got the ball down and started playing again, 1 and 2 touch passing and Falcons had the pleasure of attacking again, this time they were going to go close but not close enough. It was the same as the first half.
These are the games when you wish you’re a neutral, some great play with the ball being moved about, great tackling but sadly on this occasion I was the manager and a lot greyer for it.
Top 5 Vs Woodhouse
- Michael Spence
- Adam Harrington
- Zack Cawthorne
- Joshua Bramall
- Tomas Bradley
2nd game of the season, and Beighton Falcons faced a tricky game away to Woodhouse Jnrs. The game certainly lived up to expectations. A well reffed game produced some quality football on a tricky pitch after the recent bad weather. The ref tried to allow the game to flow where possible and explained all decisions which always helps lads just get on with the game. Both teams certainly did that, with Beighton falcons rushing out of the block and taking early control. Some neat passes created the 1st goal, with Dale Ledger putting the ball though for Josh Freer to find time to take a couple of touches and volley home the opening goal. Freer was about to do the assisting when he set up Sam, who still had some work to do before drilling home number 2. Falcons pressed a bit more for the third, but the game changed, falcons started taking one extra touch, which proved one touch too many and Woodhouse were re-organising, and they re-organised very well, finding space down the left, and then down the right. They managed to get in behind the defence and started causing problems, the woodhouse midfield started showing a drive and determination to get a goal, and were playing some neat 1,2's of their own. They were not just matching Beighton Falcons but were starting to get the upper hand. A driving strike brought Richard into action to make a great save, tipping the ball over the crossbar. Woodhouse were about to get there reward, the pressure finally paid off when a penalty was rightly awarded. Their striker stepped up and drove the ball hard and just inside the post for a Woodhouse goal. Richard had dived the right way at full stretch which shows how good the penalty was. As half time approached Falcons would miss a couple more chances to increase the lead and woodhouse missed chances to take the lead.
The second half started at 2-1 and woodhouse made a lot of the running, they were determined to get back into the game, it is a drive that will earn them plenty of points in the weeks to come. A few changes from Beighton Falcons managed to even the game out, then eventually for Falcons to edge it, as legs tired on the woodhouse team, Falcons stepped the game up, and even though they didn't play great they still worked hard, Ben radcliffe put through tom Bramall for his first goal to make it 3-1. Time for a formation change and lets work to keep the three points. The change allowed a couple of players to have more of the ball, which created more chances, Woodhouse kept probing but now Falcons were working for the final whistle. Richard Minahan had caught a long range shot and released the ball up field, Tom Bradley ran onto the ball to get his 2nd of the game. The final score was 4-1, had it not been for the bravery of Michael Spence who was outstanding, and the hard work of Adam Harrington, Joshua Bramall and Zack Cawthorne, this game could have been different. Last year I believe we would have lost this or scraped a draw, but this year with a stronger squad we managed to take the 3 points.
Next week we are at home to Birks Holt in the cup, which will provide a tough battling game.
Top 5 Players Vs Heeley Boys
- Alex Clarke
- Sam Kalejaye
- Michael Spence
- Alex Montisci
- Ben Radcliffe
This is the hardest top 5 I have ever done, all the players played really well, so if your not in this top 5 there is always next week.
The match between Beighton Falcons and Heeley boys always proves exciting, last season we won at home and lost away. So when the opening game was Heeley Boys you take a deep breath, you really want a good start to the season. The match started and sadly Heeley started with only 9, we all know some people like this, but not Beighton Falcons if we win we win on a level playing field. The first 10 minutes were the worst 10, with Heeleys 9 men running the game. Richard was a stunning as ever in goal and made a couple of good strong saves and organised his defence brilliantly. This was continued throughout the game. Re-enforcements were on the way and Heeley soon went to 10 men, football experience has shown that beating 10 men is harder than 11, Falcons first goal came against the run of play when Sam set up Ben Radcliffe for his first competitive goal for the Falcons. Falcons pre-season had been playing some amazing football but it wasn't evident at this game, until a neat ball was played from Zack Cawthorne to Ryan Hall, Who played it to Alex Clarke and Back to Zack who played the ball to Monti for the first of his two goals. The lads changed the game themselves, football was the first rule and the passing game followed, and so did Sam's first goal. Falcons were now 3-0 up and playing football. The game wasn't all one sided, Heeley had a presence on the pitch and a particular player who was outstanding, he was to get Heeleys goal and totally deserved it. He was at the centre of every attack Heeley made. The really impressive thing with this Beighton Falcons side, is they didn't let this goal phase them, they just wanted t play football and that is what they did when freer set up Sam for his second. Some tactical switches allowed the lads to play the game they wanted, something to be remembered in the future.
The team was playing as a team and everyone contributed, you had Josh Bramall in defence cleaning up for fun, outrunning opponents and playing some good balls out of defence, spike in the centre of defence was winning the ball and again chose to play football. The midfield were also on top of their game, with Ben radcliffe playing some amazing through balls, a quick look up and we were through, Zack cawthorne winning balls straight out and then playing an amazing 1 2 with people around him, add all this skill to watching Adam H run, win and then play the ball, winning every ball in the air, freer was working tirelessly back to front, side to side, playing in Dale Ledger which was inches close from opening his beighton falcons account. Dales running was terrific and he was brilliantly supported by Tom Bradley. Tom is an ever present footballer who's game gets better and better and his contribution each game is outstanding. The added part of the game wasn't just the way the team played football to the very last kick was how defence was turned into attack, Ryan Hall covered at the back playing some amazing balls forward which always lead to an attack. Pressing the ball forward. The second half also saw one of the most impressive performances from Monti, his quick tackling and feet always made it difficult to tackle him especially in the box. He got his rewards with his 2nd goal. Freer also had another two great assists both with Sam finishing off, to seal the game at 7-1.
The team performance was good, and I know can get better, the lads never lost focus that it was a team game and all impressed, but a special mention goes to Alex Clarke, who had a great first half but in the second half played a game that I have never witnessed before in junior football. Where a particular player was firmly put in his pocket, allowing the rest of the team to do the damage.
Next week we are away to Woodhouse and I have 13 lads all deserving to start, who would be a manager?
Top 5 Players Mosborough juniors
- Josh Freer
- Josh Bramall
- Alex Montisci
- Zack Cawthorne
- Tom Bradley
Top 5 Players Vs Brunsmeer Athletic
- Sam Kalejaye
- Josh Freer
- Richard Minahan
- Josh Bramall
- Tom Bradley
Top 5 Players Vs Beigton Falcons U16's
- Ryan Hall
- Tom Bradley
- Michael Spence
- Alex Montisci
- Zack Cawthorne
Top 5 Players Mosborough juniors
- Richard Minahan
- Sam Kalejaye
- Michael Spence
- Josh Freer
- Ben Radcliffe
- Ryan Hall
- Alex Montisci
- Michael Spence
- Tom Bradley
- Adam Harrington
I could try and put in writing regarding this game but I don't think I can. You wouldn't believe me if I tried. What I can say is my Mum has been to two games this season, the first was EMU's at home and the second this game. Sadly for me she moved to
When you miss 3 one on ones with the keeper in the opening 10 minutes and miss a penalty you just know its not going to be your day. The lads did one and two touch passing, they didn't let the ball bounce, the majority covered every blade of grass. They blew and they blew and they couldn't blow the house down. Unless you were there you would never believe this, full credit goes to the
Other members contributed to this outstanding TEAM performance, Josh and Clarkey were great and so were others. We have a break next week so will look to bounce back with power, strength and unity.