Sunday 8th November  Away to Cheshire Blades Eagles District Cup
Todays Squad
James Downey, Martin Fitzsimons, James Handley, Adam Williams, Bryan Wright, Ryan Wan, Scott Armstrong, Nathan Thorpe, Dan Ball, Jamie Ball, Matty Darlington, Sean Record, Chris Stubbs, Matt Franks,
Scorers: Matty Darlington 4, Scott Armstrong 1, Dan Ball 1
Todays MOM:  Dan Ball
Report: Following the last game there was selection challenges for the management this week, this was eased with the non availability of inform Huxtable and Withe.  Wanderers started brightly and created the best of the early chances. Matty Darlington squeezing opener on 15 minutes.  Some high quality football was being played and Blades were slightly frustrated by the industrious midfield who blocked out so much or forcing the ball to run for the back four to mop up. It took another 20 minutes before the second goal came this time the ball agonisingly crossed the box one way before being knocked back fro Scott Armstrong to slot home.  Half time a 2-0 lead but a game that Blades were still in
In the second half Wanderers kicked on and within 5 minutes a good Matty Darlington strike put Wanderers 3 up.  Now a bit more comfortable the quality of football also picked up, superb linking play from Ryan and Dan in the wide positions.  Tarporley opened the game up a bit more and chances started to open up, Matty Darlington sliding in at the back post for his hat trick, Blades hit back with a great strike for a concellation goal, also coming close on a second occasion. However it was Tarporley who finished strongest with a fourth from Matty Darlington and a well deserved goal for Dan Ball
Managers Comments: Continued where we finished last week, a great performance from midfield for me, a great combination of lovely skills and determination.  The fifth goal being the casing point, the game was played from defence, switched from side to side, hit the lines and a strong cross with a striker coming in late and quick, all without blades getting a touch. That said we shouldn't underestimate our man in goal, staying focused, quick of his line and now collecting well from crosses

Sunday 25th October  Away to Crewe Terriers U17/18 League
Todays Squad
James Downey, Sean Record, James Handley, Bryan Wright, James Withe, Scott Armstrong, Nathan Thorpe, Matt Franks, Dan Ball, Jamie Ball, Barney Huxtable,
Scorers: Scott Armstrong 2, Barney Huxtable  3
Todays MOM:  Scott Armstrong
Report: A very stretched squad again today due to injuries, suspensions, illness and holidays but we had a solid 11 available. Another good start from Tarporley creating well against the difficult wind on a great pitch. Barney Huxtable opened up the scoring and several other good chances came without Crewe stretching Tarporley.  Not finishing gave Crewe some confidence and they came at Tarporley for the last 20 minutes of the first half it required some good saves from James Downey and a goal line clearance but we managed to see it out until half time, half time 1-0 to Wanderers.
In the second half Wanderers weathered the opening 5 minutes but with the wind now in our favour it was a Scott Armstrong run that resulted in him being fetched down in the box.  Scott dispatching the resulting penalty to put us 2-0.  Wanderers capatilised on this and added a third from Barney Huxtable.  Crewe then regrouped and settled down trying desperately to break down our right side but were scuppered time and time again by the doubling up of a hard work Matt Franks and Sean Record. But Scott Armstong once again spoiled their party with a well finished  goal, this was rounded off with a combination of Scott Armstrong run and a Barney Huxtable goal giving a final score 5-0.
Managers Comments: Last week was a ground out under par performance but the stretched squad today were superb.  All round there were good performances, Downey in goal strong hands, quick off his line and taking crosses.  Top class performances from both full backs and centre backs alike.  Midfield worked tirelessly with Scott in top form and Barney and Jim running a front line.  Today was a real pleasure gents Thanks.

Sunday 18th October  Away to Holmes Chapel Hurricanes U17/18 League
Todays Squad
James Downey, Chris Stubbs, Adam Williams, James Handley, Bryan Wright,  Ryan Wan, Scott Armstrong, Nathan Thorpe, Matt Franks,Dan Ball, James Withe, Sean Record,
Scorers: Scott Armstrong, Jamie Ball
Todays MOM:  
Report: A great start from Tarporley creating a number of opportunities, after 15 minutes the Holmes Chapel defender chopped down Jamie Ball with a resulting penalty.  This was completed by Scott Armstrong.  Wanderers were now in charge but could not increase the lead.  Slowly Holmes Chapel increased there grip on the game and a long punt beat all to level the score, half time 1-1.
In the second half Wanderers picked up the game and began playing better football but were still not convincing, struggling with a small pitch and a team that played route one, Tarporley benefited from the same tactic a long clearance from Downey bounced over the Chapel defence, this was pounced on by Jamie Ball to give us the lead.  More chances came but were not converted and Holmes Chapel continued to be a threat but Wanderers saw out the game to win 2-1
Managers Comments: Certainly not a classic and not many good performances, the brightest James Withe from the bench.  That said Wanderers would have lost a game like this in the past but ground out a win which cant be a bad thing.

Sunday 11th October  Home to Nantwich Town U17/18 League
Todays Squad
James Downey, Martin Fizsimons, Adam Williams, James Handley, Bryan Wright,  Jamie Ball, Scott Armstrong, Nathan Thorpe, Dan Ball, Matty Darlington, Barney Huxtable, Matt Franks,  Ryan Wan, James Withe, Sean Record, Chris Stubbs,
Scorers: Barney Huxtable (3), Dan Ball, Matty Darlington
Todays MOM:  Barney Huxtable, James Downey
Report: A full squad available, with Wanderers starting a 4-4-2 formation for the 1st time this season. It looked to be paying dividends with Dan Ball opening up the scoring after 5 minutes and for the next 20 minutes it was one way traffic, good football and plenty of chances, Barney Huxtable converting two of these.  Tarporley took there foot of the gas and let Nantwich back in to the game and after increasing the pressure netted one for themselves.  Half time 3-1 in favour of the Wanderers
In the second half Wanderers picked up the game again and added two further goals one from Barney Huxtable to complete his hat trick and one from the spot for Matty Darlington. We again took the foot of the gas and concede a late goal to leave final score 5-2
Managers Comments: A strange game today, periods of complete dominance but a game we were kept in with 3 great saves from Downey.  We cant afford to let off in any game or we will be punished as we were today.

Sunday 27th September  Away to Holmes Chapel Hurricanes Blades U17/18 League
Todays Squad
James Downey, Chris Stubbs,  James Handley, Bryan Wright, Ryan Wan, Scott Armstrong, Nathan Thorpe, Martin Fitzsimons, Matt Franks, Dan Ball, Jamie Ball, James Withe, Sean Record
Scorers:
Todays MOM:  Dan Ball, James Handley
Report: We started with more players today only missing Adam W and Barney H. We kicked off with q 4-5-1 formation and were performing well in a highly competitive game. But within 10 minutes Ryan had taken a knock and five minutes after that Chris Stubbs joined him.  Wanderers were unlucky not to go ahead when Dan Ball was unleashed another few half chances came and went but no reward.  Defensively we were strong limiting Holmes Chapel to half chances.
In the second half Wanderers were pegged back a little and for a period we struggled to create, by now we were running with Scott A and Nathan carrying strains but all stood strong and demonstrated this new desire not to give in and held on for a 0-0 draw
Managers Comments: Another good performance against tough opposition, but a fully fit Wanderers have enough in the tanks to take something on the return game

Sunday 20th September  Home to Cheshire Blades Eagles U17/18 League
Todays Squad
James Withe, Chris Stubbs, Adam Williams (Capt) James Handley, Bryan Wright, Ryan Wan, Scott Armstrong, Nathan Thorpe, Martin Fitzsimons, Matt Franks, Barney Huxtable
Scorers: Barney Huxtable 2, Scott Armstrong, James Handley
Todays MOM:  Team award
Report: A stretched squad today, only 11 players available including Ryab Wan playing his first game for the club.  Wanderers started like a rocket and were 1-0 up in the opening 5 minutes when Barney pounced on a through ball and finished in style.  A period of good play created chances but no goals and at the other end Withy made a fantastic save at the foot of a Blades player to keep us in the game.  On 30 minutes a piece of good play and a good cross was met by a Blades midfielder who had run a long way to level the score.  Wanderers new approach took the game to the next level and within minutes a good run by Barney H, crossed for Scott Armstrong to pounce and the lead was restored. This was the score at half time.
In the second half Wanderers took the game to the next level, playing with width, this meant Ryan now got into the game, giving the defenders a torrid time.  Blades chances reduced as Wanderers increased but in fairness to Blades they were very resilient, it took around 25 minutes to be broken down but a superb controlled and steered ball from the chest of Nathan Thorpe into James Handley put the game beyond Eagles,  The game was rounded up with Barneys second late in the game
Managers Comments: Another good performance today players working hard for the team. Selecting a man of the match today an impossible task each and every player producing some moments of magic and very little in terms of errors, James Withe 2 great saves one from opposition and one from Ad, Bryan and Chris outlets for the keeper and very tidy, James H strong and dominant in the air, Ad tidied up all sorts, Matt Franks terrific challenges and work, a tireless Nathan never letting the game settle, Fitzy superb self control a real pleasure, Scott A back to his very best, Ryan outstanding second half and Barney worked so hard, an all round team performance

Sunday 13th September  Away to Willaston White Star U17/18 League
Todays Squad
James Downey, James Withe, Adam Williams (Capt) James Handley, Bryan Wright, Dan Ball, Scott Armstrong, Nathan Thorpe, Martin Fitzsimons, Matt Franks, Jamie Ball, Chris Stubbs, Sean Record
Scorers: Dan Ball, Jamie Ball
Todays MOM:  James Handley, Nathan Thorpe, two new signings making a great impact on there debut well done boys.
Report: Opening game of the season was against a much fancied Willaston White Star, the first 30 minutes was a strongly contended feisty affair that was fairly even and not a lot to choose between the sides.  On 30 minutes however it was 1st blood to WWS, Dan Ball going closest to the equaliser but WWS went in 1-0 at half time.
Wanderers were not in the mood to give this one up and started with a more deliberate approach and it wasn't long before a well delivered ball from Fitzty found Jamie Ball who netted to make it 1-1.  Five minutes later we thought we were in front when an excellent team goal and flicked header from Jamie B was steered into the path of Adam Williams who headed passed the keeper but found it wrongly ruled out for offside.  A further 5 minutes into the game and this time Jamie Ball steered the ball in to path of brother Dan who struck a great shot to put wanderers in the lead.  A gutsy but deliberate battling performance ensued but Wanderers showed enough strength to see the game out and win 2-1
Managers Comments: A terrific team performance today players worked hard for each other and a fantastic testament with the introduction of the two new players who looked if they had played with us for ever.  Should we continue to combine this battling effort and ability it could be a rewarding season