Boys Soccer
Under 11's to Under 18's Players should be picked for teams based on their playing abilities.
At all times the managers should be seen to be working together for the benefits of the players and with the interests of the club at heart.
It is imperative that the players and their parents understand that they will gain most benefit by playing with and against players of a similar standard.
They must also be aware that none of the teams is a "closed shop"
Players develop at different rates - both technically and physically - and managers and coaches will change players from team to team when necessary
Cup Semi Final
Brighouse dominated the early stages of the game and created a couple of half chances but never really tested the Honley keeper. With 10 minutes gone Matthew Campbell made a jinking run down the right hand wing and found Mitchell Standing who beat his marker and coolly slipped the ball into the corner of the goal. Brighouse pushed forward seeking a second but against the run of play Honley drew back level through an unchallenged shot from outside of the box.
This was the wake up call that Brighouse needed and immediately responded by forcing a corner from Matthew Asquith’s in swinger James Anderson hit a low volley to restore the lead, credit to Honley they equalized within minutes via a looping header. The second half was a poor spectacle regarding flowing football, Brighouse always looked the more likely to score and with Matthew Jones marshalling the back four Honley’s attacks were very limited. Anderson again gave Brighouse the lead after neat work from skipper Tom Drake, On the hour mark Lee Moorhouse made a great block tackle that resulted in him been carried off the field of play and a call for an ambulance, the introduction of Ben Johnson and Josh Walters didn’t change the pattern of the game and Walters could have scored but blazed over from a tight angle.
Anderson made game safe when he fired in after his initial header hit the cross bar.
George Learoyd just failed to add his name to the score sheet when he slid in at the back post. Overall this was not a vintage performance and there is room for improvement but this has been an excellent season so far and with three league games to play the double is still on.
The injury to Lee Moorhouse was not as bad as first thought, after spending the night in hospital he was diagnosed with torn ligaments to his foot, hopefull he will make a speedy recovery, best wishes from all the team and the club for his forth coming wedding.
After the recent few days of wind, snow and rain the St Andrews pitch was in fine
condition and this Sunday morning had blue sky and sunshine. Marvellous.
Brighouse got off to a lively start and threatened the visitors goal a
few times before a super solo run from Daniel Siggins ended in the net after 6mins.
More pressure followed and the physical defenders from Norristhorpe bundled Hoyle over in
the box for a penalty which super cool Harry Davies slotted in wide and low, 2-0.
Throughout the match goalie Ross Barnes was confident and solid and the
defence of Oakland, Pickles, Laycock and Fielden were in a mean mood to keep a clean
sheet and really deserve praise. A lot of the action came in midfield with Hellawell a
revelation, Garrwood passing smartly and Louis Barker not missing a header or tackle
all day.
It came as no surprise when Brighouse increased their lead with a powerful strike
from midfielder William Hellawell on 21mins. However, the best goal of the game came
just before half time when Lee Fielden produced a lovely through ball for Jordan Hoyle to
race upfield and whip in a precision cross from the right which Hellawell volleyed into the
goal from two yards- awesome! 4-0.
The second half was more and more home team attacks with Merrills getting
stuck in and several Brighouse players queing up to score and a few corners wasted.
Shots from Tom Garrwood , Louis Barker and Harry Davies went close, and Jordan Hoyle
wasn't having one of his better games but after missing a few chances in both halves
composed himself enough to score twice and make it 41 goals in 18 games to help keep
Brighouse top of the table with two games left.
Man of the match: William Hellawell
Goals: Hellawell 2, Hoyle 2, Siggins, Davies(pen)
Strong commitment from Brighouse from the start. Lewis F puts in a great tackle and kicks ball out, resulting in the 1st corner for Brighouse. Josh takes corner and shortly after James scores the first goal for Brighouse. Keeping strong Brighouse gain possession and after a fantastic cross by Ryan, Harry scores 2nd goal for Brighouse. Back in play and Brighouse keep the pressure on, some excellent control of the ball. Well flicked on by Josh, received well by James K. Lepton gain possession but are soon tackled by Lee, producing a good cross to George, running with the ball to make an attempt at goal. Lepton gain possession and go on the attack, make an attempt, which is well saved by Aidan. Lepton gain possession again and go on to score their first goal. Brighouse ball and some fantastic teamwork seen by Sam, George and Josh. Excellent cross form Josh, leads Harry to make another attempt at goal.
2nd half and within seconds, Lepton make their second goal. Further play and Brighouse win a free kick; James K makes a good attempt, but is well saved by Lepton keeper. Lepton has possession, but Declan tackles well and crosses to George who makes another attempt. Good control seen by William and Ben and Brighouse on the attack again. Attempt made by James. Lepton gain possession and go on to score their 3rd and 4th goals in quick succession, just in the last 5 minutes of play.
Well played by Brighouse, well done Lepton.
Final score 4-2
Westend kicked off on this blustery March morning wearing an all red kit and of course
Brighouse were in their usual yellow and blue. The home team were soon swarming upfield
looking for opportunities to shoot , and after the very good Westend keeper had dealt
with shots from Louis Barker and newcomer Tom Garwood, it was Jordan Hoyle who burst
down the right and drove the ball home from a wide angle to put Brighouse 1-0 up.
More home
side pressure followed with a couple of corners, but it was Westend who nearly scored
next ,denied by a marvellous stop from goalie Ross Barnes. Soon after Captain Joe
Laycock cleared the ball from the line and Brighouse lived again to go upfield and rain shots
on the busy Westend stopper. Daniel Siggins and Jordan Hoyle were both denied but a
canonball strike from Max Oakland flew in the net from fully 25yds, 2-0.
More goalmouth action and a handball gave Brighouse a penalty , which
was dispatched professionally by scorer Harry Davies, 3-0.
George Pickles was playing left back today and he had an excellent game,
along with Lee Fielden at right back and it was rare in the first half to see where
Westend could score from, but however a counter attack ended in a shot that rattled
the bar.
Thomas Garwood had a drive saved before a corner was flicked on by
William Hellawell to Hoyle who headed home, 4-0. Half time.
Brighouse started lively when Billie Hellawell had a run and flashed a
shot across goal just wide, but the wind had increased velocity this half and much time
was spent defending by Brighouse because of the difficult wind conditions blowing the
ball downfield. This was highlighted by the deflected goals conceded in quick
succession,
4-2..
Tigerish Louis Barker was having another great game in midfield, tackling
and passing the ball intelligently and his partner Harry Davies distributed the ball
with much skill, and indeed it was "H" who pushed a through ball onto Hoyle who raced
upfield past two defenders to toepoke the ball through the keepers legs to steady the ship at 5-2.
A Tom Garwood free kick on the edge of the box sailed into the net to
complete the scoring and Brighouse remain top of division 2 with four matches to play.
Goals: Jordan Hoyle 3, Harry Davies(pen), Max Oakland, Thomas Garwood
Outstanding Players: Harry Davies and Tom Garwood.
In the interest of Hygiene and safety, Brighouse Juniors respectfully asks that No Dogs are brought onto the clubs grounds, or other pitches used for club games.
