Sunday 27th April 2008 Semi final cup V Gist
Eagles
Wanderers started well and controlled most of the first half , Downey
made one great save and a header from the corner from which Gist
scored was there limit of pressure. Midfield was competitive and
much was cancelled by both sides the one chink being the forward
running of Barney and Jamie Ball
Second half we slipped behind in the game and were now second in
midfield and cease to create the outlets, conceding from a corner was
a bitter pill but Gist certainly had the edge in the second half.
Managers comments: A very disappointing result following such a promising
first half performanc
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Adam HUMERSTONE, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt),
Bryan WRIGHT, Scot ARMSTRONG, James WITHE, Elliot
CRABTREE, Dan BALL, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie
BALL, Sean RECORD , Jonny STOREY, Matt FRANKS
Todays MOM: Adam Humberstone, Jamie Ball, just edging the ever solid
performances of Bryan Wright, Adam Williams, and Barney Huxtable.
Sunday 20th April 2008 Away to Alsager Town
Bullets League
Wanderers picked up again where they left and were denied by the post
twice in the opening 10 minutes. Alsager then showed there
quality and the game was end to end, work rate was todays game big
winners. The game was evenly balanced and the closest effort was from
Alsager when Downy made a good save but was awarded a goal kick.
We lost Adam W just before half time so this would be a test on the
back 4 half time 0-0.
Second half saw Fitzy in fine form, matched by Bryan and Humber at the
back, Barney working tirelessly in the front line. We competed
well and midfield began to tire but our desire to get something from
this very even tight game. Stick at it we did and ended with a
final result of 0-0
Managers comments: Tough gutsy performance rewarded with a 0-0
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt),
Bryan WRIGHT, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG, , James
WITHE, Dan BALL, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie
BALL, Elliot CRABTREE, Jonny STOREY,
Todays MOM: Good battling performances again today but awarded jointly
today to Bryan Wrights performance in the back 4 and Barney Stubbs for
his shear effort and mileage covered.
Thursday 17th April 2008 Away to Alsager Town
Bullets League
Wanderers picked up where they left off on Sunday and played some real
quality football. With a bit more fortune and a goal keeper not
in such good form could have been 3-0 up. A first opportunity
for Alsager following a bit of loose midfield play was converted and
Alsager were in front another chance for Tarporley and another good
save this was followed by some good work from Alsager which was
rewarded by a good finish to take them 2-0 up. A good throw and some
very determined play from Dan Ball pulled one back half time saw us go in
2-1 down.
A good opening to the second half saw Jamie Ball net his first of the
night. With the score all level Tarporley took control again a
nd a great free kick from Scott Armstrong put us 3-2 up. For the next
10 minutes things were comfortable but a decent Alsager side were not
that keen to give it up and worked hard to get back in the game and
looked to be the stronger of the 2 teams in the last 10 minutes, it
was now the turn of Tarporley defence to dig deep which they did and
managed to keep the score at 3-2 in Tarporley's favour.
Managers comments: Out of the blocks well with some great football and
great commitment to come back from 2-0
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt),
Bryan WRIGHT, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG, , James
WITHE, Dan BALL, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie
BALL, Jamie JOHNSTONE, Elliot CRABTREE, Jonny STOREY, Matt FRANKS
Todays MOM: Some more good performances again today but award today
goes to Dan Ball
Sunday 13th April 2008 Away to DaneBank
Dynamoes League
Wanderers back in action after a long layoff started as though they
meant business. The pitch was heavy and wet but Tarporley tried
to play football and were rewarded after five minutes when Barney
Huxtable slotted home the opener. Dan Ball and another Barney Hutbale
goal before half time saw us go in 3-0 up.
Second half started with a flourish and a great Fitzy run was
ended with a Jamie Ball goal, Barney then added his third and
Tarporley's fifth. Many more chances came and went, without some
terrific goalkeeping from the Dane Bank keeper the score would have
been a lot more. A determined DaneBank side that showed terrific
spirit did net a conciliation goal. Final score remained at 5-1.
Managers comments: A good start again with some quality football in
difficult conditions, well done again boys
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Adam HUMBERSTONE , Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt),
Bryan WRIGHT, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, James WITHE, Barney HUXTABLE, Dan BALL, Jamie
BALL, Jamie JOHNSTONE, Sean RECORD, Jonny STOREY
Todays MOM: Some more good performances again today but award today
goes to Adam Humberstone
Sunday 15th March 2008 Away to Crewe Athletic
League
Wanderers started sprightly with Scott A dominating midfield and James
W running the front line. Support from an attack minded full
back was causing trouble for Crewe that produced a series of corners,
it was Elliot C who capatilised with a header to put us in
front. Ouir lead was not for long as Crewe were awarded a
dubious penalty that led to a bit of confusion who was taking it but
the score was now 1-1. The same format resulted in foul on Fitzy
that was delivered by Scott for Elliot to pounce on for his second,
the third from the head of James Withe from another corner. Half
time 3-1.
Second half we stalled for a while until we got into the flow a
fourth goal was added by Elliot C to complete his hat trick, the fifth
came from Jamie Ball who pounced on a cross from Jamie Johnstone, a
6th followed from James Withe, a seventh for Dan Ball and a final goal
from Barney Huxtable to finish the game with a final score remained at
8-1.
Managers comments: A good start and a reward for some tough games, at last
a score that reflects the number of chances we create, well done boys
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt),
Bryan WRIGHT, Adam HUMBERSTONE, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, James WITHE, Elliot CRABTREE, Barney HUXTABLE, Dan
BALL, Jamie
BALL, Jamie JOHNSTONE
Todays MOM: Some more good performances today in particular form
midfield who made it quite easy today for the back four and allowed
full backs to get forward, a great way to play, today's MOM shared
between Scott Armstong and James Withe
Sunday 9th March 2008 Away to Gist Eagles League
Todays opposition are one of the inform teams and the one to have
capitalised on defeats inflicted on Newcastle by ourselves,
leapfrogging them in to 2nd spot. Tarporley started well and
could have opened the scoring in the opening 3 minutes. Some
more half chances came and went but the half was dominated by great
play and guts alas on 40 minutes a half chance fell to Gist who netted
and we went in at half time 1-0 down.
Second half we again played good quality football but for once
poor defending from a corner saw Gist increase the lead.
Wanderers pride was now at stake and they didn't want to give this
game up so easily. 15 minutes in to the second half some neat
play left James Withe with an opportunity that he duly dispatched to
put the score at 2-1. Within minutes a long free kick from
Martin Fizsimons found its way passed the keeper and into the corner
of the net score now at 2-2 and everything to play for.
Wanderers had a few half chances with the best dropping to Jonny
Storey in the dieing minutes but most of the last 20 minutes of play
was cancelled out by each of the teams doing there job well, the
closet for Gist was a corner that James D got a hand to and it landed
at the foot of a Gist player but J D followed up and blocked the shot.
Final score remained at 2-2.
Managers comments: Some high quality football against good opposition,
tremendous effort to come back from 2 down and a sign of our
improvement well done boys a good result
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt),
Bryan WRIGHT, Chris STUBBS, Dan BALL, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Barney HUXTABLE, James WITHE, Elliot CRABTREE, Adam
HUMBERSTONE, Jon STOREY,
Todays MOM: You lads are making this difficult, some great
performances today
Adam H, Dan B, James W, Chris S, and Bryan Wright but Todays goes to
Adam Williams who edged an excellent Scot Armstrong .
Sunday 2nd March 2008 Away to Crewe FC League
A team with almost identical points and always an interesting
game. Wanderers started well and were completely dominating but
failed to score from a variety of chances. Crewe however managed
to net on there only chance of the half. Wanderers played good
football but a series of great saves and numerous misses coupled with
some frustration meant we went in at half time 1-0 down.
Second half saw Tarporley again played the better football but
were still frustrated by some very poor decisions but we stuck at our
task even when further dissapointed to go a second goal down.
With 25 minutes to play it was Scott Armstrong who struck the first
and 15 minutes later Jamie Ball added a second. Good saves from
both keepers meant the score remained at 2-2.
Managers comments: Some quality football again today but we did get hooked
up with opposition, we need to play our own game and if we do the
likes of Crewe will not be able to compete, if we don't then
they will take points. Today's performances were marred by a
series of mistakes by all and pent up frustration. However
determination to take a point from this game should not go unnoticed
well done
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt), Adam HUMBERSTONE
, Chris STUBBS, Dan BALL, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Jamie BALL, Barney HUXTABLE, James WITHE, Jamie
JOHNSTONE, Jon STOREY,
Todays MOM: Again difficult as most key players either made bad
mistakes or lost control at some point or other. Great performance by
Adam H, Dan Band Chris S. Todays goes to Scot Armstrong just
edging Adam W
Sunday 24th February 2008 Home to Newcastle
Nomads League
Another high flying team today but almost a full squad to choose from. Tarporley started
with the wind in their favour but were struggling to get the ball into
the Newcastle area. Defensively and in midfield we competed well
and limited opportunities, then a great ball from Barney forced the
Newcastle keeper to make an error that was pounced on by Jamie Ball.
This gave us a bit of belief and we challenged the game more, a couple
of potential opportunities were missed and we went in at half time 1-0
up.
Second half saw Tarporley playing against the breeze, as time
ticked on Wanderers belief increased, the wind dropped but the rain
started. Both sides were competing strongly in midfield, both
sets of forwards working back and defenece getting behind the ball and
putting a foot in so chances were very limited. A good pick out
from Barney set James Withe free who finished in style. This just
about sorted the game and we held out for the last 5 minutes to take
three valuable points and a clean sheet. Final score 2-0.
Managers comments: Some quality football again today again against good
opposition. Today's big performances were in midfield and the
forwards. Midfield without exception worked hard and battled
well, high quality from Scott, Chris, Dan B, Withe and JJ, couple with
hard working attacker in Jamie B and Barney meant the back four had
less to deal with than some other weeks, however they were up for
everything that was sent at them
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt),
Bryan WRIGHT, Chris STUBBS, Dan BALL, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Jamie BALL, Barney HUXTABLE, James WITHE, Jamie
JOHNSTONE, Adam HUMBERSTONE, Jon STOREY,
Todays MOM: Not making this easy for me are you boys. Great performances
from both the Balls, Scott A, Chris S, Sean R to name a few but today
it goes to Martin Fitzsimons.
Sunday 17th February 2008 Home to South
Cheshire Stars League
Back in action after missing 2 Sundays and with only 12 available
players, and playing top of the league, this one was going to be
tough. Tarporley started very well and were managing the
difficult conditions well. Our football was crisp and well
structured, a pure pleasure but one lapse cost a goal, this was
quickly leveled by Martin Fitzsimons who pounced on to a keeper error
from a free kick. Chances from both sides were limited in
principal due to the defending qualities of both teams and hard
battling in midfield.
Second half saw Tarporley pick up where they left off and
score one of the best goals we have scored. A combined series of
interlinked passes, great movement saw James Withe out wide and
deliver the killer cross for defenders with Jamie Ball pouncing on to
it to put us in the lead. South Cheshire were keen not to drop
points and picked up there game as our limited squad began to
struggle. The guts shown today meant we hung on to collect a
well earned point, final score 2-2.
Managers comments: Some of the best football we have played against such
strong opposition, combine this with the guts shown by the back 4 and
the chasing back of the forwards and midfield it made it a great game
and a performance to be proud of.
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt),
Chris STUBBS, Dan Ball, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Elliot CRABTREE, Jamie BALL, Barney HUXTABLE, James WITHE,
Todays MOM: Today again very difficult, performances of note, Martin
Fitzsimons, Sean Record, Barney Huxable, Dan and Jamie Ball but just
edged by Adam Williams whose shear guts and determination is rubbing
off on the rest of the squad, well done all.
Sunday 27th January 2008 Home to Crewe FC Cup
1/4 final
Back in action after a 2 week break because of the weather, Tarporley
started well and were playing some very good neat football and were
denied by a few bad bounces on a bobbley pitch. The continued pressure
showed and a Martin Fizsimons moment of magic from a corner put us in
the lead. The lead was further increased from a great goal from
Barney Huxtabale. One momentary lapse of concentration cost a
goal just before half time.
Second half saw Crewe come out with vengeance, they were missing
midfield and hitting long, this made it very difficult for
Tarporley who had whether the storm a great save from Downey helped no
end with this along with some very good tackles from all the back
four. An unbelievable solo run matched by the finish from Barney
Huxtable saw us increase the lead. Crewe's heads dropped a little and
Tarporley took advantage when Scott Armstrong split the defence with a
good run and great cross for Jon Storey to tap in. The game was
now beyond Crewe but they stuck at to to make it difficult as they
could, final score 4-1.
Managers comments: Some real quality football played today and a gutsy
performance to match the quality. Some great performances
throughout the pitch and I think a well deserved victory.
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt), Bryan
WRIGHT, James WITHE, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Elliot CRABTREE, Jamie BALL, Barney HUXTABLE, Chris STUBBS, Jamie
JOHNSTONE, Jon STOREY, Adam Humberstone,
Todays MOM: Today it was just to hard to select and has to go to the
whole squad.
Sunday 6th January 2008 Away to South
Cheshire Stars League
Today's opposition topped the table and were proving to be very consistent.
Tarporley started as if they were still on the Christmas break, we
were second best to every ball and were punished by slack marking, a
poor penalty and standing still at a set piece. 3-0 down at half time.
Second half we looked a different side and made much of the
running, when Elliot C met a well delivered free kick to put the score
at 3-1 it was Wanderers in control, a few good opportunities
were squandered then we were dealt a bitter pill by not clearing our
lines from a corner and a well struck shot we saw ourselves 5-1
down. Tarporley were still playing well and scored another consolation
goal, final score 5-2.
Managers comments: A poor 1st half with lapses of concentration costing us
dear. Second half we did show some grit and our performance
was much better. Good performances throughout the game for some
and very good second halves from Scot A and James W.
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt), Bryan
WRIGHT, Dan BALL, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Chris STUBBS, Jamie JOHNSTONE, Elliot CRABTREE, Jamie
BALL, Jon STOREY, James WITHE, Adam Humberstone,
Todays MOM: Again a hard choice but today its shared Bryan Wright,
Adam Williams, James W and Scott A
Sunday 16th December 2007 Home to Crewe FC League
Today would be a tough game, Crewe on the back of a very good result
and already beating us once this season already. Crewe showed
they meant business and stretched the back four a few time before
Elliot Crabtree broke his duck and netted his 1st of the season, Dan
Ball added a second and Tarporley were now in control, an
uncharacteristic misunderstanding between our keeper and centre back
let Crewe in for an oppertunity which they score from, half time 2-1
to Tarporley.
Second half was again very tight, Crewe pushing on and the
Wanderers struggling a little in the middle, some good running from
Elliot C saw him with a half chance, a shot from Dan Ball sailed just
over the bar but when James Withe's opportunity came it was dispatched
with style, final score 3-1.
Managers comments: A steady performance against a difficult side, our
football didn't flow as well today but there were some strong
contenders for MOM, Bryan Wright and Adam Williams in the back 4,
Scott A an Matt F in midfield and Dan Ball and Jamie Johnstone from
the wide positions. Overall a very good 3 points from tough
game.
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt), Bryan
WRIGHT, Dan BALL, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Chris STUBBS, Jamie JOHNSTONE, Elliot CRABTREE, Jon
STOREY, James WITHE, Adam Humberstone,
Todays MOM: Again a hard choice but today it goes to Bryan Wright,
just edging Scot A and Dan B
Sunday 2nd December 2007 Home to Crewe
Athletic League
Tarporley started with the wind in their favour and for much of the
half pinned Crewe in their own half, Barney Huxtable opened the
scoring and a second was added by Jon Story, a couple of good saves
stopped the lead being increased further 2-0 at half time but a
lot still to do.
Second half showed the difference in ability, Wanderers were
still playing neat football and forcing Crewe back creating some half
good chances before a really well worked piece of football set Matt
Franks up to finish off with a great strike, a fourth was added by Dan
ball to make the score 4-0. Crewe squeezed the ball home for a conciliation
goal in the dying minutes of the game, final score 4-1.
Managers comments: A quality performance today, we out competed in all
areas and certainly out played in difficult conditions well done boys,
thanks for making the selections for next week so hard
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt), Bryan
WRIGHT, Jon STOREY, Dan BALL, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie JOHNSTONE, James WITHE, Adam
Humberstone,
Todays MOM: Again a hard choice but for all the right reasons,
particular performances of note were Dan Ball, Adam Humberstone, Jamie
Johnstone and the back four but today's MOM goes to Scott A who pushed
the game to the opposition.
Sunday 25th November 2007 Home to Betley Cup
Tarporley started sprightly and quickly found themselves in front
from a Jamie Johnstone strike, the second quickly followed from Barney
Huxtable following some good play on the right hand side, Fitzy added
a third with a great strike and Jamie Johnstone bagged his second of
the day to make it 4-0 at half time.
Second half this week saw us take the more relaxed approach and we
stopped doing the easy thing however further goals from James Withe,
Scott Armstong and Jon Storey put the game well out of reach for
Betley
Managers comments: Not a classic we played well within our limits and id
show some real quality in patches during the first half
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt), Bryan
WRIGHT, Elliot CRABTREE, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie JOHNSTONE, James WITHE, Adam Humberstone,
Jon STOREY
Todays MOM: for a second week in a row a difficult selection but
today is shared between Barney Huxtable who caused so much trouble in
the first half and Jamie Johnstone who's touch let him down from time
to time today but impressed me with his work rate.
Sunday 11th November 2007 Home to Newcastle
Nomads League
Tarporley needed to pick up where they left off, we had not taken any
points from the top sides but were running them tight. We did not
start at our best but was settling down when an uncharacteristic
mistake cost us dear and we conceded from a well struck shot.
This was enough to kick start Tarporley and we began to apply some
pressure, our wide play was pure quality, good delivery from the
midfield and excellent running from the forwards continued to put
Newcastle under pressure. A well delivered free kick from Matt
Franks was spilled by the keeper and Fitzy stepped forward to nod it
in
We ended the half all square at 1-1
Second half this week saw us take the game by the scruff of the neck
and drive on Newcastle we were denied the lead from 2 or 3 good saves,
a cross bar and a slip. Downey needed to be at his best as he
looked to have been beaten by a dreaded cross again, but this time his
finger tips was enough to put the ball out of Newcastle reach final
score 1-1
Managers comments: A top class performance today by all. Downey
alert to all off his line well, Fitzy stopping their biggest threat
playing Adam and Bryan well timed tackles and good understanding, Sean
110%, JJ his best game of the season, Elliot C more work done today
than for a few weeks, Scott A back to his very best, Chris showing he
can battle and play, Matt Franks putting in plenty, Barney frightened
the defence with quality running, James W battling and running and
Adam H in a midfield role, tracked back and drove forward. Well
done gents a well deserved result, but I think we were worth the 3
points today
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS (capt), Bryan
WRIGHT, Elliot CRABTREE, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG, Matt
FRANKS, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie JOHNSTONE, James WITHE, Adam Humberstone
Todays MOM: Very difficult one to pick today but it goes to Scott
Armstrong who showed me today what he can do
Sunday 4th November 2007 Away to Newcastle
Nomads League
Tarporley were in good form today against a very good Newcastle side,
Tension was high on both teams and both were struggling to break the
other down. It was Newcastle that created the best opportunities
in the first half but Downey was not going to be easily beaten today.
We ended the half all square at 0-0
Second half was saw us increase the goal pressure and it was us that
hit the bar from a well struck Matt Franks free kick but we were
finally brocken down from a well worked Newcastle move.
Tarporley however were back at it, further shots from Jonny Storey,
Mat Franks, Adam Williams Scott Armstrong and Elliot Crabtree could
not level the score. In the last minute an innocuous cross from
Newcastle was our final undoing as it looped over Downey and into the
net the final score 2-0 in Newcastles favour
Managers comments: A good performance today against good opposition, good
performances from Matt Franks, Adam Williams, Bryan Wright, James
Withe and James Downey
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS, Bryan
WRIGHT, Elliot CRABTREE, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG (capt), Matt
FRANKS, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie JOHNSTONE, Dan BALL, James WITHE, Jon
STOREY, Adam Humberstone
Todays MOM: Matt Franks, Bryan Wright
Sunday 27th October 2007 Away to Dane Bank Dynamos
League
Tarporley had a squad of 14 today, the only change to the starting
squad was Bryan Wright who came in for Adam H. We started slowly but took
the lead from a Matt Franks corner, this time from Martin Fitzsimons,
a second goal from the same combination but this time a free kick and
a third was added from Chris Stubbs.
Second half was saw us increase the goal tally at regular intervals in
the flowing order, Dan Ball, Barney Huxtable twice, Jon Storey, Barney
again then James Withe final score 9-0
Managers comments: Not a patch on our last performance but at least we
scored goals today
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS, Bryan
WRIGHT, Elliot CRABTREE, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG (capt), Matt
FRANKS, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie JOHNSTONE, Dan BALL, James WITHE, Jon
STOREY
Todays MOM: Martin Fitzsimons
Sunday 14th October 2007 Home to South
Cheshire Stars League
Tarporley were against very tough opposition today and a healthy squad
of 15 had diminished to 11 by kick off. Tarporley started well
and competed well right across the pitch and it was Tarporley who
struck first when Adam Williams steered home a great corner from Matt
Franks. Tarporley continued to play great football and dealing
with the pace of the South Cheshire Stars. A great finish saw
them level just before half time.
Second half was saw us go a goal behind when a shot was deflected to
beat Downey. A couple of more great saves from James D and one
or two timely tackles kept South Cheshire at bay. Tarporley were
not without efforts themselves
Managers comments: The best 80 minutes we have played, tough opposition
and we were the better team, we even looked as though we could score
today. Very solid performances form every player. By
choice this squad would start next week no matter who was
available. Very well done gents but you have set yourselves a
new standard. If we could repeat this on a weekly basis our
league position could easily be turned on it head
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS, Adam
HUMBERSTONE, Elliot CRABTREE, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG (capt), Matt
FRANKS, Barney HUXTABLE, Jamie JOHNSTONE
Todays MOM: The whole squad, best performance ever
Sunday 7th October 2007 Away to Crewe Athletic League
Tarporley needed to pick up some points today, despite playing well
against Gist we were not rewarded with anything. Today
performance proved to be of the same vane. Some great football,
ripping the Crewe defence apart but shots went wide, straight t the
keeper, stubbed or closed out.
Second half was more of the same, clean cut chances wasted. Final score
1-0 to Crewe FC.
Managers comments: Again great football but no reward, we must score goals
to win a game, very disappointing
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS, Bryan
WRIGHT, Elliot CRABTREE, Chris STUBBS, Scot ARMSTRONG (capt), Matt
FRANKS, Jon STOREY, Barney HUXTABLE, Dan BALL, James
WITHE
Todays MOM: Bryan Wright
Sunday 30th September 2007 Home to Gist
Eagles League
Tarporley were against familiar opposition today so knew it would be a
tough physical game. Wanderers started well playing great
football but were punished in the first 5 minutes for one sloppy piece
of defending. Back on top again and we were denied an equaliser
by the woodwork. A second mistake saw us go further behind. Again we
were denied a goal by the woodwork. A half that Tarporley won in
terms of football and possession but were a second best in the goals
front.
Second half was saw us slip away a little and the physical size of
Gist gave them an edge, a third goal for Gist put them strongly in the
driving seat but it was the defiance of Tarporley from a well
delivered Matt Franks free kick that was by a header by Adam
Williams. Final score 3-1 in Gist favour.
Managers comments: A great foot-balling performance but there were a couple
of the good players not at there best and the edge that most deserved
did not come off.
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS, Bryan
WRIGHT, Elliot CRABTREE, Jake MOORE, Scot ARMSTRONG (capt), Matt
FRANKS, Jon STOREY, Barney HUXTABLE, Adam HUMBERSTONE, Dan BALL James
WITHE
Todays MOM: Adam Williams and Matt Franks
Sunday 23rd September 2007 Away to Crewe
Athletic League
Tarporley were against new opposition and at a new pitch, we started straight
from the blocks and had Crewe on the defensive but were not creating
clear opportunities. The defence needed to stay on there toes as Crewe
did look strong on the attack. Not sure if it was us the ball or
the pitch but we struggled to string passes together. A number
of half chances came and went but no score. Again back 4 looked solid
with Jake taking the lead role in midfield.
Second half was a similar type of game but we did make the
breakthrough in the 65th minute when Jon Storey opened up his league
goal stats for the season. A few more opportunities to make it comfortable
passed us by and a few very timely tackles at the other end stopped
the score being levelled.
Managers comments: Not a classic in football terms and no where near
the game of last week, our passing and movement was not to our usual
standard but we did work hard to get bodies behind the ball, tracking
midfielders today was good not something we can say has been natural
to us. When we combine this work rate with the passing game we
know we have then its going to be a great day.
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS, Bryan
WRIGHT, Elliot CRABTREE, Jake MOORE, Scot ARMSTRONG (capt), Matt
FRANKS, Jon STOREY, Barney HUXTABLE, Adam HUMBERSTONE, Dan BALL
Todays MOM: Jake Moore, showed passion, aggression and will to win
well done Jake
Sunday 16th September 2007 Home to Alsager
Town Bullets
League
Tarporley kick off the new season as under 16s in Division1, a first
for this team so no easy ride this season. A stretched squad due
to illness and injuries but strong. We started well and competed
well in a great 1st half, Jake performing well in midfield as was the
back 4, one or two special tackles from Adam W, Barney and Jon S
stretching the opposition . Half time at 0-0 and a number of
half chances not a bad opening 40 mins.
Second half started in similar vane but Alsager worked there way into
the game and managed to break our defence. Tarporley worked
there way back into the game and thought we had leveled the score when
Fitzy netted a spill from the keeper but only to see it ruled out for
offside
Managers comments: A good performance from all and we were very unlucky
not to have something from our opening fixture. We must build on
this if we want to make a success of our 1st season in top flight.
TODAYS SQUAD
James DOWNEY, Sean RECORD, Martin FITZSIMONS, Adam WILLIAMS, Bryan
WRIGHT, Elliot CRABTREE, Jake MOORE, Scot ARMSTRONG (capt), James
WITHE, Jon STOREY, Barney HUXTABLE, Adam HUMBERSTONE, Dan BALL
Todays MOM: Take your pick today a number of good performances
