Hednesford Town F.C. U10's
F.A. Charter Standard Club
League
Sunday 9th March 2008
Hednesford Harriers 1 - 0 Brownhills Community Colts
Harriers started off slowly but soon got into the game with some good chances from Ty Price and Brad, and could have easily been 2 - 0 up at half time. Harriers had a good start to the 2nd half with some good early chances coming from Ty Price who had an excellent game. Brownhill Community Colts had a couple of chances on goal but were stopped by some great defending from Oliver Butler and some good saves by Harry Clark the goalkeeper. Harriers luck changed 4 mins from time when a low ball into the box was deflected off Ty Price into the net. Overall a super game and a well deserved win to make it 1 - 0 to Harriers.
PRD Utd 1 - 0 Hednesford Harriers
Excellent start to the 2nd game for the Harriers who had loads of possession in the 1st half. harriers could of easily been 2-0 up in the 1st 5 mins with some good efforts coming from Harry Mills and Ty Price. They started the second half with an excellent through ball coming from Ryan Ingram to Ty Price who passed to Brad, who hit he ball low towards the bottom corner of the goal, only for PRD Utd goalkeeper to make another excellent save. Harriers tired towards the end of the game and conceded a late goal 5 mins from time. Overall great effort from Harriers unlucky not to win.
Supporters Man of the Match: Harry Mills
Managers Man of the Match: Ty Price
Willenhall 1 - 0 Hednesford Town
Town started the game brightly and pressured Willenhall from the off. They were looking good and had most of the possession and were testing the Willenhall keeper at every opportunity. With Town keeping the pressure on Matt Dyke was unlucky when he turned and crashed a shot against the post. The second half was much the same as the first and Matt Dyke again hit the woodwork this time the bar from a corner. With the pressure all one way Willenhall broke away and after a goal line scramble the ball was alleged to have crossed the line. Town could not get the goal they needed and somehow lost the three points with the Willenhall keeper playing exceptionally well.
Man of the Match: Matt Dyke
Hednesford 1 - 0 Brewood
Again Town started the better of the two but could not break down a determined Brewood side. Town were dominant in midfield and tried to drive into the Brewood area at every opportunity. The scores however remained level until a few minutes into the second half when Cody Lyons picked up the ball near the half line and went pasted two Brewood players before firing past the keeper into the net. Town then went for the second goal but had to settle for a fine one nil victory.
Man of the Match: Cody Lyons
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Sunday 2nd March 2008
Great Barr Harriers 0 - 0 Hednesford Harriers
A very hard fought battle for the harriers was the outcome of Sunday's first game, Hednesford had a shaky start but defended and passed well. In the first half we created a few good chances and were unlucky not to take the lead. The second half continued the same and Hednesford goalkeeper Harry had to pull of an outstanding save to keep the game level.
Shire Oak Shadows 1 - 0 Hednesford Harriers
A real test of determination for the harriers in this game sadly ended with a loss. The boys battled for each half consistently for the duration of the game in very blustery conditions but Shire Oak pressed through the middle with determination and were fortunate to collect a lucky goal in the last 5 min. Harriers pushed for an equaliser all the way to the whistle but to no avail.
Managers MOM - Ryan Ingram
Supporters MOM - Ryan Craddock
Hednesford Town 1 v 0 Bustleholme Allstars
Town started brightly and were moving the ball round well in blustery conditions. Frank Lee was controlling the midfield as Town kept pushing for the opening goal.
4 minutes into the second half Town took the lead when Jamie Weldon made a crucial tackle and laid the ball forward for Alex Hackett to run clear through the Bustleholme defence and fire high into the net past the keeper. Town had several chances to close the game and were unlucky not to extend the lead on several occasions.
Wednesfield 0 v 1 Hednesford Town
Town again got the better of Wednesfield in closely fought game. Again Town started brightly and looked to move forward at every opportunity and got the opening goal when the ball broke to Matt Dyke who charged into the penalty area and turned the Wednesfield defender for Cody Lyons to run through and plant the ball into the back of the net with a fine finish. In the second half Town again tried to get the second goal and Cody Lyons was unlucky when he hit the bar with another fine effort. Wednesfield pushed three up front for the closing minutes to try and break Town down but Hednesford defended well and held out for the three points.
Supporters Man of the Match: Matt Dyke
Manager's Man of the Match: Rhys McCleod
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Sunday 24th Febrary 2008
Hednesford Harriers 3 - 2 Wednesbury SU
A battling performance, hard work, and good concentration proved to be the key to this win. With some excellent defending from Ty and Cradd in the early stages and two excellent saves from Harry prevented a tough Wednesbury team from scoring, Jordan and Rhino commanded the wings and Brad in his first game for the harriers controlled the midfield with energy and determination. Good crossing from both wings created several good chances, Millsy made sure he put one away. A great goal from a corner from Jordan helped harriers go in at half time 2-1 up. Wednesbury levelled early on in the second and harriers cleared of the line from a wednesbury corner before Millsy latched onto a through ball from the right to steal the game. Overall performance of the season so far for the harriers.
Hednesford Harriers 1 - 1 Bustleholme United
Harriers gave there all in this game, in the first half they pressurised Bustleholme
Passed well and made several good opportunities's only to be denied by the Bustleholme Goalkeeper and defenders. The breakthrough came towards the end of the first half when Rhino shot from the outside of the box to make it 1-0. Harriers fought hard in the second half with every player making a contribution however Bustleholme equalised with 2 minutes to go. A draw was a fair result.
Manager Man of the Match: All 7 players
Supporters Man of the Match: Brad Davies / Ryan Craddock.
Hednesford Town 0 v 1 Wyrley Tigers
Town had not played for 3 week and it showed as Wyrley took the game to Hednesford in the top of the table clash. Town never really got going and were lucky not to concede in the first half. The second half was much the same with Wyrley pressing. Town were defending well but a poor hand ball decision gave Wylry and free kick on the edge of the box. The Wyrley player then curled the ball into the top corner to give Wyrley the three points they deserved on the day.
Hednesford Town 2 v 0 Shire Oak Gunners
Town started a little brighter than the previous game and took the lead after 5 minutes when Alex Hackett fired the ball into the corner of the net after a good passing move. Town kept the pressure up and were awarded a penalty and were unlucky Jack Weldon struck the bar. In the second half Town were in control of the game and kept pushing forward. It was no surprise when Cody Lyons rapped up the points when he finished after a good run in the penalty area.
Manager's Man of the matches: Cody Lyons
Supporters Man of the matches: Cody Lyons
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Sunday 3rd February 2008
Wyrley Tigers 1 - 1 Hednesford Town
In a top of the table clash both teams started well and did not want to give anything away. Town were well organised and were strong in midfield. In a game of few chances Wyrley took the lead when from a long kick from the goalkeeper fell for the Wyrley forward who slotted the ball into the corner of the net. Town raised their game and went at the opposition and were level within minutes when Matt Dyke scored with a fine shot from 20 yards. Town were now pushing hard for a winner but had to settle for the draw which was a fair result in a hard fought game.
Hednesford Town 2 - 0 Shire Oak Gunners
Town started really well and should have been one up when Tanaka Katsukunya fired at the keeper within the first minute. Town kept pushing and when Cody Lyons was brought down in the box Jack Weldon fired the ball into the top corner to make it 1 - 0. Within minutes Town made it two when Matt Dyke played a one two and fired the ball home from an tight angle. In the second half it was very much the same with Town creating chance after chance and playing some great passing football. On another day it could have been 5 or 6 but Town had to settle for the 2 - 0 win.
Supporters Man of the Match: Cody Lyons
Manager's Man of the Match: Matt Dyke
Hednesford Town Harriers 0 - 0 Shire Oak Shadows
1st Half: Harriers started off slow in the first half today. Late on Harriers created a good couple of chances which came from Jordan Corrigan, through ball to Harry Mills who turned on the ball and fired just wide of the post. Make shift goalie Conor Brown made some good saves to keep it 0 - 0
2nd Half: Harriers started better with an early chance from Ryan Ingram, followed shortly by another good chance by Harry Mills, which was cleared off the line by a Shire Oak defender. Overall some good possession of the ball and some great defending from Oliver Butler and Ryan Craddock. All in all should have picked up 3 points.
Hednesford Town Harriers 0 - 1 Great Barr Harriers
1st Half: Great Barr Harriers was gifted an early goal today because Harriers started off slow again as they did in the first game. Harriers picked up the pace with some good passing and some good runs from Jordan Corrigan and Ryan Ingram which looked threatening.
2nd Half: Harriers started as they finished the first half with some good runs and Harriers pushed on for an equaliser but it wasn't to be. Overall some excellent defending and some great clearances from Oliver Butler in both games, and we should of deserved 1 point.
Supporters MoM: Jordan Corrigan
Managers MoM: Ty Price
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Sunday 27th January 2008
Pelsall Villa 0 - 1 Hednesford Town
After a two month lay off Town started the game a little rusty and Pelsall had better of the opening 10 minutes with most of the play caught up in a hard midfield battle. Although Town had started slowly Pelsall were restricted to only a few half chances with Tom MacKenzie looking comfortable and assured in goal. At half time Town changed things round with Tanaka Katsukunya making his debut in a Town shirt. Town started to get going and look a lot more dangerous and when Jack Weldon played a ball into Tanaka he ran through on goal and finished with a fine powerful shot. Town were now looking dangerous and were unlucky not to increase their lead when Tanaka out muscled the Pelsall defender and went through and hit the post. It was a good three points for Town in a hard fought game against a good Pelsall team.
Town started the game brightly and were the better team throughout. Matt Dyke opened the scoring for Town with a fine finish from an acute angle after a good run down the right. Right on the half time whistle Tipton equalised after a goal mouth scramble when Town didn't clear the ball from a Tipton corner. Town were again the better side and took all three points with about 4 minutes to go when Jamie Weldon made a good run down the right and crossed the ball for Jack Weldon to run in and finish with a fine left foot drive.
Supporters Man of the Match: Jack Weldon
Managers Man of the Match: Tom MacKenzie
Hednesford Town Harriers 3 - 0 Wednesfield Boys
1st Half: Harriers started off playing exceptionally well. Harriers had most of the possession of the ball during the 1st half. A great pass from Ryan Craddock to Ryan Ingram to make it 1 - 0. They all worked well as a team with them passing to each other. All in all a fantastic 1st half.
2nd Half: As with the 1st half the Harriers kept their pace. A few minutes in Jordan Corrigan made a great goal making it 2 - 0. Harry Mills tried again for another goal but unfortunately Wednesfield Boys goalie made a save, unlucky. Great pass from Ryan Ingram across to Harry Mills to make it another goal 3 - 0. All in all a fantastic game.
Hednesford Town Harriers 0 - 2 Sporting Khalsa
1st Half: This time Sporting Khalsa seemed to have more possession of the ball but Oliver Butler kept the back strong with his defending. Unfortunately Ryan Craddock made a penalty making it 0 - 1 to Sporting Khalsa, then shortly after they scored again making it 0 - 2. All in all for the 1st half Harriers have got to play the 2nd half a bit stronger.
2nd Half: Harriers picked up their speed and started to play better with the same great passing throughout the 2nd half. There was a couple of near chances but we never quite made it and with some great defending at the back again. All in all they played alot better and deserved a draw.
Supporters MoM: Jordan Corrigan
Managers MoM: Oliver Butler
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Sunday 25th November 2007
Hednesdord Town 1 - 1 Pelsall Villa
Town started slowly and looked a bit slugish in the first half. They were punished for not reacting to a short corner from Pelsall towards the end of the half when the Pelsall player finished with a great shot from the corner. The second half was a much better performance with Town camped in the Pelsall half of the pitch. After several close misses and skirmishes in the box Town finally got the equaliser they deserved when with a minute to go Jack Weldon scored directly from a corner
Managers Man of the Match: Frank Lee
Supporters Man of the Match: Frank Lee
Hednesford Town Harriers 1 – 0 Bustleholme Utd
A great start for Harriers in the 1st half with them having most of the possession. Ryan Ingram went close by hitting the post and Harry Mills made a great effort only for Bustleholme Utd’s goalkeeper to make an excellent save. Bustleholme Utd had some good chances, but Harry Clark made some great saves too. Harriers started well again in the 2nd half with a good early chance from Ryan Ingrams cross into the box, which Harry Mills latched onto but went wide of the post. A good pass from Oliver Butler to Jordan Corrigan who then passed a good through ball to Harry Mills who planted it into the bottom right hand corner of the net, a fantastic goal. Oliver Butler and Ryan Craddock played well at the back together again and Harry Clark the goalkeeper played well too. An all round fantastic game by Harriers with lots of possession.
Hednesford Town Harriers 0 – 5 Wednesbury SU
Harriers started slowly in the 1st half. Wednesbury SU pushed forward quickly and had some efforts on goal, only for the goalkeeper Harry Clark to make some great saves. Harriers struggled to go forward with some scrappy football and then Wednesbury SU had two more chances and took both of them to make it 0 -2 at half time. Harriers started better 2nd half, but unfortunately Wednesbury scored again to make it 0 - 3 with a great shot from outside the box. Harriers had some good long range efforts in the 2nd half, but just went wide of the goal. Harriers really couldn’t get a foothold in the game in the 2nd half. Unfortunately Wednesbury SU went on to score 2 more goals to make it 0 - 5. Overall Harriers didn’t play as well as their 1st match but still showed plenty effort and commitment.
Managers Man of the Match: Ryan Ingram
Supporters Man of the Match: Ryan Craddock
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Inter-League Friendlies
Sunday 11th November 2007
Hednesford Town Harriers 1 - 2 Bustleholme UtdHarriers started well. Won early free kick deep inside Bustleholme half. Conor Brown takes free kick and scores a great goal. Harriers had a couple more chances to score again but unfortunately Harriers conceded just before half time to make 1 - 1. Harriers came out second half extremely well. Harriers passed the ball better in the second half. Harry Mills had some good chances to take the lead. Harry Price goalkeeper had a good second half but unfortunately couldn't save the strike from Bustleholme Utd striker just outside the box.
Hednesford Town Harriers 0 - 0 Wednesbury SUHarriers came out fired up for the first half and played really good football, they passed the ball well and again defended well. Some good early chances to try and take the lead. Played well the second half again and Harriers dug deep to try and score and had a few good chances, Wednesbury had chances as well but Harry Price the Goalkeeper made some excellent saves. Overall Harriers played extremely well. Great commitment from all of the team.
Managers Man of the Match: Ryan Craddock
Supporters Man of the Match: Harry price
Cup
Sunday 11th November 2007
Hednesford Town 1 - 1 Bloxwich Sharks
(Hednesford won 2-1 on pens)
Town started the game well and took the lead after 5 minutes with Alex Hackett firing into the corner of the net. Sharks had little of the play but broke towards the end of the 1st half with their forward firing wide. Town still looked comfortable but could not finish their chances and Bloxwich got the equaliser midway through the 2nd half. With the game going to extra time Town could not make their pressure show and so it went to a penalty shoot out-
Bloxwich went first and the 1st penalty was hit high and wide. Jack Weldon made it 1 - 0 to Town then Bloxwich equalised. Jamie Weldon hit Town's second penalty against the bar and the third Bloxwich player hit a weak panalty which Tom Mackenzie saved with ease. Captain for the match Frank Lee scored the winning penalty to send Town through.
Hednesford Town 0 - 2 Bustleholme Allstars
Town never really got going against a very physical Bustleholme team. Again Town couldn't find the net and Bustleholme took the lead towards the end of the 1st half with their striker firing into the corner of the net. In the second half Town pushed but again could not find the equalser. A Jamie Weldon free kick summed up the game when the referee did not give the goal when the ball looked clearly over the line. Bustleholme got their second with a few minutes left with a well taken goal from thier midfield player who turned the Town defence before finishing with a fine shot.
Managers Man of the matches: Cody Lyons
Supporters Man of the matches: Jamie Weldon
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League
Sunday 4th November 2007
Hednesford 0 - 1 Wednesfield
Town were dominant in the first half and had a hand full of good chances to take the lead, Wednesfield only had the one attack in the first half which was thwarted by an excellent Jack Weldon tackle. Wednesfield started the second half much better and took the lead when they were awarded a penalty for handball in the box. Hednesford then pushed for an equaliser and were unlucky not to score despite plenty of pressure.
Bustleholme 0 - 0 Hednesford Town
A battling performance from both teams ended in a goal-less draw. The Bustleholme keeper was in fine form, tipping a fiercly struck shot from Jack Weldon onto the crossbar in the first half and making another excellent save in the second half from a well worked Town corner.
Managers Man of the Match: Jack Weldon
Supporters Man of the Match: Rhys McCleod
Harriers started the first half very well by scoring early goals by Ryan Craddock. Harriers had most of the possession and could have made it more. Good work on the right from Ryan Ingram. Sporting Khalsa scored late on in the first half to make it 2-1.
2 minutes into the second half Sporting Khalsa equailised with a good goal. Harriers started well again. Second half Sporting Khalsa had a couple of good chances early on but stand in Goalkeeper Conor Brown mad some good saves. Ty Price played really well in his first game for Harriers. Oliver Butler and Ryan Craddock kept up good performance again in defence. Jordan Corrigan showed excellent work rate in midfield. A great result against the league leaders.
Wednesfield Boys started the first half well with a goal in the first minute. Harriers passed the ball well and had a good few chances to level it up. Harry Mills scored a great goal late on in the first half to make it 1 - 1.
Harriers came out in the second half as they finished the first and scored another fantastic goal by Harry Mills. Conor Brown had good game as stand in Goalkeeper. Ryan Ingram had another excellent game, and Oliver Butler and Ryan Craddock were again excellent in defence, with Jordan Corrigan giving a great performance.
Managers Man of the Match: Conor Brown
Supporters Man of the Match: Jordan Corrigan
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Sunday 28th October 2007
Willenhall Town 1 - 4 Hednesford Town
Town started the game in control and went into an early lead when Matt Dyke prodded past the keeper. Willenhall then equalised after some indecision in the Town penalty area left the Willenhall player free to prod home at the far post. Town were still at ease and after good work down the left by Jack Weldon the ball fell for Frank Lee just inside the area to fire home with a fine strike into the top of the net. In the second half Town made it three when Alex Hackett picked the ball up from a Willenhall corner and ran the nearly the full length of the pitch out pacing 2 defenders before firing past the keeper. Cody Lyons then produced a cool finish and good run after a good through ball by Jamie Weldon to seal a comfortable win.
Hednesford Town 1 - 1 Brewood
Town could only manage a draw in a good game of football which they will feel unlucky not to have won. Town were denied a penalty in the first half and to their dismay had one given against them for alledged pushing in the box. Tom Mackenzie however produced a wonderful save to keep the scores level. Town keeped pushing and Matt Dyke rode 2 challenges and produced a fine finish to fire past the keeper from a difficult angle to give Town the lead towards the end of the first half. The second half was much the same and Town looked like securing the 3 points until a good free kick from the Brewood player eluded everyone and finished in the back of the net. Town again pushed for the winner but had to settle for a point.
Managers Man of the Match: Frank Lee
Supporters Man of Match: Alex Hackett
Sporting Khalsa 5 - 1 Hednesford Town Harriers
1st Half: Harriers started well but conceded 2 early goals. Ryan Ingram played well on the right. Harriers had a couple of good chances but Sporting khalsa scored 2 more late goals in the first half.
2nd Half: Harriers started the second half much better and started to pass the ball better. Harriers scored an early goal by Harry Mills. Ryan Craddock and Oliver Butler played well at the backand Harriers had another couple of good chances. Sporting Khalsa scored late on to end the match at 5 - 1.
Wednesfield Boys 4 - 0 Hednesford Town Harriers
1st Half: Harriers started very well with most of the possesion and lots of chances and could have scored 3 goals. Ryan Ingram had an excellent game. Wednesfield Boys only had 3 chances on goal yet scored all 3. Harriers were unfortunate to be 3 - 0 down at hlf time.
2nd Half: Started the 2nd half well, but it was a lot to ask to come back from 3 - 0 down. Harriers threatened to score bur wednesfield had one chance on goal which they scored. With 100% effort from Jordan Corrigan in midfield Harriers were again unluck to lose the game.
Managers Man of the Match: Oliver Butler
Supporters Man of the Match: Ryan Ingram
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Sunday 14th October 2007
Bustleholme Allstars 0 - 2
Town started brightly and kept Bustleholme penned back in their own half. After 5 minutes Town were awarded a penalty which Jack Weldon put just wide of the post. However Town kept pressing and Alex Hackett broke the deadlock in the first half with a fine shot into the corner of the net. The second half was much the same and Matt Dyke made it two when he headed in a Jack Weldon corner. Town never looked in danger and ran out comfortable winners.
The teams met for the 5th time in six weeks and again Town came out winners in what was the tightest contest to date. Wednesfield hit the bar in the first half with a terrific shot but it was Town who took the lead towards the end of the first half when Matt Dyke broke away and coolly slotted the ball past the keeper. The second half was very much a stalemate but Town had the better chances to extend their lead. With some good all round defending Town kept a clean sheet for the tenth consecutive game.
Managers Man of the matches: Alex Hackett
Supporters Man of the matches: Jamie Weldon
Sunday 7th October 2007
Town started the first league game of the season well within themselves and had plenty of opportunities to press the game. The opening goal came midway through the first half with Frank Lee running through from midfield and having an early shot that beat the keeper. Town kept pressing and Alex Hackett fired wide after some good work by Matt Dyke. The second half was much the similar but credit to Tipton who came looking for an equaliser towards the end of the game but Town were again solid at the back.
Town again pressed in a hard fought game but were the better of the two teams overall and will feel disappointed not to come away with all 3 points.
Matt Dyke blasted over in the first half and Jack Weldon curled one just wide from the edge of the box. Town kept Pelsall pressed back but could not get the winner. Pelsall had a chance right at the end but some crucial blocks by Rhys McCleod, Tom MacKenzie, and Jamie Weldon ensured an eighth consecutive clean sheet.
Managers Man of the Matches: Jamie Weldon
Supporters Man of the Matches: Tom Mackenzie
Round Robins
Sunday 30th September 2007
Town started slowly in the match and the first half was very much an even event. The second half began with Beechdale getting on top, and they were the better side throughout the second period. Beechdale continued to press and had chances to get the winner. However Town hung on in a game where they never really produced to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
Wednesfield 0 - 3 Hednesford Town
A much better performance from Hednesford in their second game against a Wednesfield team who started brightly. Tom MacKenzie produced a couple of tremendous close range stops to keep the scores level within the first five minutes. After that Town moved up a gear and played their best 15 minutes of football this season. Cody Lyons broke away down the left beat the last defender and crossed for Matt Dyke to hammer the ball into the back of the net. In the second half Town continued to press and Matt Dyke again finished off after he produced a deft header to start the move. Jack Weldon's free kick was pushed onto the bar and turned into the net by a Wednesfield defender in a scramble. Town went on and could have increased the score with Alex Hackett again on top form creating some great chances.
Supporters Man of the Matches: Frank Lee
Managers Man of the Match: Tom MacKenzie
Harriers were one down after a couple of minutes due a wonderful strike by one of the Brewood midfielders. However Harriers came roaring back with a great worked equaliser with Harry Mills tapping in at the far post after a good run and cross by the Conor Brown. Brewood hit back and went into half time leading 5 - 1. Again Harriers battled to keep the second half scores level.
Lane Head Raiders 1 - 0
Lane Head got the only goal of the game in a tight match between two evenly matched teams. In a hard fought game the Harriers again displayed great battling qualities and still look a threat when going forward when it looked likely who ever got the first goal would go on to win the game.
Supporters Man of the Matches: Oliver Butler
Managers Man of the Matches: Harry Clarke
Manager's Comments:-
The seasons really start from next week so let’s hope the boys can carry their form through into the league games.
Town's performance against Wednesfield was probably the best display we have ever seen the boys produce after a lackluster first game where we were lucky not to get beat. However it’s 8 games unbeaten and that’s credit to the boys.
With the Harriers, they came up against a Brewood team that are flying at the moment. We have no doubts that we will more than hold our own in the league and we have taken the round robin games as a learning period for what is still a new team.
We are confident that both teams will do well and look forward to the Parents continued support towards all the boys.
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Sunday 23rd September 2007
Town again got the better of a determined Wednesfield side. Despite having two penalty appeals turned down, Town took the lead when Alex Hackett's determination let the ball break through for Matt Dyke whom calmly went through and slotted the ball home midway through the first half. Town continued to press and never really looked in too much danger at the back and kept another clean sheet.
Beechdale 0 - 1 Hednesford Town
Town went straight into their second game and again took the lead halfway through the first half when a Jamie Weldon free kick was well saved by the keeper and Frank Lee followed up to ram the ball home. Town never reached the heights of the previous week but did enough to secure the victory which secures Town finishing top of their Round Robin group and first division football for the second successive season.
Managers Man of the matches: Frank Lee
Supporters Man of the matches: Cody Lyons
Harriers continued their improvement with a battling display against Lane Head. Conor Brown and Harry Mills continued to be goal threats, Ryan Ingram produced an outlet on the right and with Oli Butler again showing tremendous determination at the back the Harriers were well worthy of the draw.
The two teams were evenly matched in a good contest. Silverdale took the lead and just before half time Harry Mills turned in a Jordan Corrigan shot for the equaliser which was well deserved. Silverdale earned a penalty at the start of the second half, but the ball skimmed the post as it went wide. The Harriers then pressed in a tight game and only a last ditch tackle by a Silverdale defender foiled Conor Brown after a great through ball from Jordan Corrigan.
Managers Man of the matches: Ryan Craddock
Supporters Man of the matches: Harry Mills
Managers Comments:-
A good weekend’s football for both teams. Harriers took their first point of the round robins and their continued improvement showed with two draws.
A great result to the Town lads for winning their group and full credit goes to them for their achievements, nobody could ask any more with six games unbeaten and they have not conceded in their last four.
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Sunday 16th September 2007
Hednesford Town Harriers 1 v 4 Brewood
Brude took an early lead and set the pace against the Harriers and went into half time with a 3-0 lead. However the Harriers settled second half and got better as the game went on with Oliver Butler moving to centre half and producing a great display. Conor Brown scored the Harriers first goal of the season turning well in the box before rifling past the keeper. Brewood rapped the match up with a forth. Harriers did try to play some neat football which was encouraging to see.
Lane Head Raiders 3 v 1 Hednesford Town Harriers
The Harriers produced their best performance to date against a good Lane Head Team. With the score 0 - 0 at half time Lane Head produced a terrific goal to take the lead and shortly after made it 2. However the Harriers kept going forward and Conor Brown produced another terrific finish from a free kick to make it 2 - 1. Lane Head then went straight up and scored a third but the Harriers created two more clear chances to score before the final whistle. With such a good display the lads need to keep their heads up, as they are improving each week.
Managers Man of the Match: Conor Brown
Supporters Man of the Match: Oliver Butler
Hednesford Town 2 v 0 Beechdale
Town started well and produced some great attacking football and it was no surprise when Alex Hackett opening the scoring just before half time. Town again dominated the second half with Frank Lee hitting the post and Jack Weldon the bar. Town could well have been 4 or 5 up before Matt Dyke finished the game with a neat finish at the far post.
Hednesford Town 1 v 0 Wednesfield
Town again started brightly and Matt Dyke finished from out wide to open the scoring mid way through the first half. With all the lads playing well they could have gone on to increase the lead with several chances created. The passing was superb and it was probably the best display we have seen from the lads as a team with everyone starting to gel.
Managers Man of the Match: Tom MacKenzie
Supporters Man of the Match: Alex Hackett
Managers Comments:-
Hednesford Town Harriers
The lads and supporters need to keep their heads up. The lads tried to play football, never gave up, and scored in each game. The lads are improving each week and once they get used to each other will improve even more. The second half against Lane Head we could easily have had another 2 goals. Conor is a goal threat, Jordan got forward well, and it looks like we've found Oli's best position - alot of positives out of this weeks games.
Hednesford Town
Probably the best we have played as a team. We started well, took the game to them, and played at times some great football. Really pleased with the passing at times and the team looks full of goals.
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Sunday 9th September 2007
Wednesfield 1 v 1
Hednesford started brightly and could have taken the lead within 30 seconds. Town continued to press and looked the better team throughout the half until Wednesfield broke and Tom MacKenzie stopped a powerful shot and Jack Weldon cleared off the line. Town took the lead after 4 minutes of the second half when a good through ball by Jack was latched onto by Matt Dyke who slotted past the keeper. Town looked comfortable until 3 minutes to go they conceded a corner and sloppy marking led to Wednesfields equaliser.
Goals - Matt (1)
Beechdale 1 v 2
Beechdale started the quickest and immediately put Town under pressure and it was no surprise when they took the lead. Again sloppy marking from a corner was met by a good finish from the Beechdale forward. Hednesford got better has the game went on a just before half time Matt Dyke produced a wonderful powering header at the far post from a Jack Weldon corner. The second half Hednesford pressed and Jack Weldon broke down the left and finished past the Beechdale keeper.
Goals - Matt (1) Jack (1)
A good start to the first week of round robins.
Manager's Man of the Matches: Matt Dyke
Supporters Man of the Matches: Matt Dyke
Silverdale 1 v 0
The Harriers went into their first ever competitive game with only 6 players due to injuries and holidays and produced a stunning performance. Harriers were easily on par with Silverdale and had 3 or 4 chances to take lead and only a good performance from the Silverdale keeper kept the scores level. Captain, Ryan Ingram ran himself into the ground to try and lead his team on & with Harry Clarke in fine form in goal & the defence marshaled by Ryan Craddock the Harriers looked good for at least a point. Conor Brown caused no end of problems for their defence and Jordan Corrigan and Oli Butler tied up the midfield. Silverdale scored the winner half way through the second half but the lads can feel proud of their exceptional performances.
Hednesford Town Harriers 0 v 7 Lane Head Raiders
The Harriers came up against a strong Lane Head side again with only 6 players in this friendly. The Harriers who had put their all into the previous game never gave up and kept battling till the final whistle. Again Harry Clarke pulled off some tremendous saves and Ryan Craddock was again outstanding at the back.
Manager's Man of the Matches: Ryan Craddock
Supporters Man of the Matches: Ryan Craddock
Pre-Season Friendlies
5th September 2007
Lichfield City 2 v 0 Hednesford Town Harriers
Harriers first pre-season friendly was a good work out for the lads and also the opportunity to give a couple of trialists a game. Hednesford started the brighter and looked comfortable playing some good attacking football. City took the lead after 15 mins when a good shot took an awkward bounce and beat Harry in goal. Hednesford chopped and changed to give all the lads a run in different positions and fell behind to a second just before half time. Harriers battled throughout the second half and there were good performances by all the lads.
A good start for the 1st friendly and many thanks to Lichfield for their hospitality.
Chasetown Scholars 0 v 0 Hednesford Town
Again the first friendly of the season saw a slow start from Hednesford against a really good Chasetown team. Hednesford had to battle to stay in the game and looked a little rusty to start with. The team got better as the game went on and looked a lot better organised in the 3rd period as they started to feel their feet again. A good workout for the boys and a good result for the first game of the season.
Many thanks to the hosts Chasetown.
Lane Head Tournament
Sunday July 15th
Hednesford bow out in semi-final
Norton Canes 2 Hednesford 2
Hednesford started slowly and were behind after just 2 minutes. A mix up at the back left the Norton forward with a clear opening and he slotted the ball home. Hednesford then replied straight from the kick off with Matt Dyke beating 3 defenders before crossing for Conor Brown to side foot into the net. Norton regained the lead within muntes but Hednesford's pressure paid off when Crad (ryan craddock) scored with a terrific shot when the ball came out from a corner.
Hednesford 4 Shire Oak 0
Hednesford took control of the game early on and were by far the best of the two teams. Cody Lyons scored the first coming in at the far post. Jack Weldon got the second and a own goal from a corner put Hednesford well on top. Jack got his second with a long drive to rap up a convincing win.
Lane Head 0 Hednesford 0
This was a really hard fought game in terrible conditions with the rain continually lashing down. Both teams battled really well and a draw was a fair result in for the conditions was a good game of football.
Hednesford 0 Pelsall Villa 0 ( 4 - 5 after penalties )
Hednesford got knocked out of the semi finals losing in sudden death on penalties. Hednesford took the game to Pelsall and were the better team during the 15 minutes of normal time but could not quite get the goal which they deserved despite several chances and continued pressure. Credit to both teams for a really good semi final.
A special praise goes to our new keeper Harry who for his first ever competitive games
was superb and we wish him every success
Credit to the hednesford Team of :-
(top row left-right) Conner Brown, Ryan Ingram, Jamie Weldon, Cody Lyons, Jack Weldon.
(bot row left-right) Ryan Craddock,Matt Dyke, Harry, Joe Speck, and Frank Lee.
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Bustleholme Summer Soccer Tournament
Saturday June 9th
Lads unlucky to lose in final
Hednesford Town Under 7's entered two teams in the Bustleholme Summer Soccer Tournament on Saturday June 9.
Team 1 entered as Hednesford Town had some great performance but unfortunately lost their last group game and didn't make the final. Team 2 entered as Hednesford Pitmen and won their group stages winning all 4 games, scoring 19 goals without conceding.
The Pitmen then played hosts Bustleholme in the semi-final and came away winners 1-0. In the final the Pitmen played Bush Juniors and looked comfortable taking a 1-0 lead. However Bush came back and at 2-2 it looked like extra time. However with a minute left Bush got the winner to lift the cup 3-2 in what was a great final.
Credit to the Pitmen team of Tom Mackenzie, Rhys McCleod, Jamie Weldon, Frank Lee, Alex Hackett, Jack Weldon and Matt Dyke.