Saturday 28 March 2009

Blustery and Blistery - the Wandering stars shine

Wallasey Wanderers 4 - AFC Waverton 1

Waverton put in what was arguably the best all round performance of the season against the top side in the League at a wintry Oxton Park.

Playing without the benefit of subs, the girls stuck to their task admirably right from the kick off keeping their shape and formation throughout the 50 minutes. The conditions were difficult with a strong cold cross wind and a hard bobbling surface but the small pitch suited our passing game very well.

The team started off with Lucie in goal, Hollie and Ellie at the back, Keira in centre of midfield with Emma and Lily alongside and Elia up front. In the second half Elia and Emma switched positions but otherwise the team remained the same.

The team held their own for much of the game and were unlucky not to score before Emma grabbed a late consolation goal after great work by Elia and Lily. Lucie was tremendous between the sticks to keep the goals down but all of the outfield players also were brilliant. One of the Wanderers goals bobbled just before it went in giving Lucie no chance.

Hollie and Keira had great opportunities in the second half but the ball flew just over and wide respectively. Two shorts Ellie was excellent at the back with Hollie alongside her having her best game for the club. Elia was strong and tricky in midfield, Emma (who bravely carried on despite a bang on the head) tenacious and Lily skilful in setting up a number of chances including beating two defenders in the second half and crossing the ball which was nearly knocked in. Keira deserved her MOM with some fantastic touches and was very brave to play on despite having very blistered feet.

MOM - Keira for Waverton, Lauren McGarrity for Wanderers. Ref John Williams.

Next up training on Wednesday at Waverton Playing Field at 5:30. No Match on Saturday April 4 but a home match on Tuesday April 11 6pm kick off. At least two of the girls are away, please can any others who cannot make it contact Mike or Heather ASAP so if we have to cancel we can give due notice.

Thursday 26 March 2009

Wallasey Wanderers away on Sat UPDATED

The game is now confirmed (Thurs 8pm). All players to meet at 10:30 at Oxton Park. It is scheduled for 11am kick off in Oxton Park where we played Manor on a freezing morning in February. Heather and Ellies mum are offering lifts. Contact Heather on 07912529840 or Julie Riste on 07599789534.

Oxton Park is not in Oxton at all, but in Liscard. The field is on Poulton Road opposite the Rose and Crown pub. The field is small and there is a play area at the back where younger children or substitutes can play on the equipment.Take M53 to end but don't follow the tunnel signs, instead take ramp left on to A5088 signposted 'All Docks'. Follow this road to a roundabout. Turn left onto Poulton Bridge Road and then a little further turn right onto Poulton Road. The road goes over the top of the Wallasey Tunnel road and then a little further on just past the junction with Oxton Road, you'll see the Rose and Crown on your right. Park on the road and the field is opposite the pub. If you have a sat navvy thing the postcode of the pub is CH44 4DE.Paste CH44 4De into the following link, click 'birds eye view' and you will have a clear unobstructed view of the pitch:http://maps.live.com/

Monday 23 March 2009

Results and tables from Saturday

Here are the results and tables from last Saturday. Wirral Hawks beat the second placed and next Saturday's opponents Wallasey Wanderers 7-2. Greenleas stay firmly rooted at the bottom having lost to us and despite our wins we only now have 7 points as the League have taken out all of the points gained against Wirral Rangers as they have now resigned from the League. Fortunately there is no relegation.

Training is this Wednesday at 6, which will be the last indoors. It's been good inside during the Winter but difficult to practise some of the things that we need to train on. This will be easier outside and we will switch to Waverton on the field.

*** Division UNDER 12S GIRLS LEAGUE

DELTA COLTS U12S 0-10 MANOR U12S
DELTA RANGERS U12S 0-4 IRBY U12S
ELLESMERE PORT U12S 2-1 IRBY COLTS U12S
WAVERTON U12S 6-2 GREENLEAS U12S
WIRRAL HAWKS U12S 7-2 WALLASEY WANDERERS U12S WIRRAL LADIES U12S 2-3 UPTON U12S

*** Division UNDER 12S GIRLS LEAGUE

Team P W D L F A Pts
WIRRAL HAWKS U12S 16 16 0 0 136 9 32*
WALLASEY WANDERERS U12S 20 15 2 3 94 24 32*
GREENLEAS CELTIC U12S 17 12 1 4 95 26 25*
UPTON U12S 18 12 0 6 80 28 24*
MANOR U12S 16 10 2 4 71 24 22*
IRBY U12S 15 10 1 4 55 34 21*
RIDGEWOOD RANGERS U12S 17 8 2 7 38 33 18*
WIRRAL LADIES U12S 16 5 5 6 26 25 15*
ELLESMERE PORT U12S 15 6 2 7 31 86 14*
DELTA COLTS U12S 16 6 0 10 33 70 12*
DELTA RANGERS U12S 16 3 2 11 17 68 8
HEYGARTH UNITED U12S 17 3 2 12 15 73 8
WAVERTON U12S 14 3 1 10 28 58 7*
IRBY COLTS U12S 16 1 2 13 10 107 4
GREENLEAS U12S 13 0 0 13 9 73 0

Saturday 21 March 2009

Spring into action

AFC Waverton 6 - Greenleas 2



A glorious Spring morning at Waverton saw the girls return to winning ways with a great performance against Greenleas, with Caitlin Brooks getting 5 goals.


Most of the first half was spent in the visitors half and the home side produced chance after chance. Eventually Caitlin got the goal that had been threatened. The team created more chances with Keira, Lily and Elia all going close. Caitlin added to the tally twice before half time. Lucie was a spectator for most of the first half.


In the second half the performance seemed to dip and Greenleas who were threatening on the break got two goals back but saw the Waverton girls put the ball into the back of the net three more times, two from Caitlin and one from Keira with a long range shot. The first 'keeper for the green hoops came out in the second half and was really skilful in leading the attack


The second half performance was not as good as the first and probably not as good as the last two games against greater numbers, but still impressive in the domination of the encounter.



MOM - Caitlin Brooks for AFC Waverton, Shola Jenkins for Greenleas. Ref Matt Frost.

Wednesday 18 March 2009

Match v Greenleas this Saturday/April fixtures - Important

This Saturday sees our first game against Greenleas, when we welcome the Wallasey side down to Waverton. Kick off is 9:30 and all players are asked to meet at 9. Help with setting up the goals and pitch will be appreciated.

Ellie is unavailable but all other players are expected to turn out.

See you there

April fixtures have been released and they are as follows:


Saturday April 4 - No game
Tuesday April 7 - Ellesmere Port home kick off 6pm
Saturday April 11 - No game (Easter Sat)
Tuesday April 14 - Delta Colts home kick off 6pm
Saturday April 18 - Heygarth home kick off 9:30
Tuesday April 21 - Ridgewood Rangers home kick off 6pm
Saturday April 25 - Irby Colts home kick off 11am

The extra games in the evenings are as a result of the huge number of postponements in the winter. We are concerned about our ability to fulfill some of these Tuesday games given the school holidays and coaches availability. Please can parents let Mike or Heather know ASAP if there is a problem in being able to make any of these games. If there is going to be a problem, we'd rather concede the fixture rather than find we only have 4 players the day before. We have a tight squad anyway and we think it will be stretched.

Saturday 14 March 2009

Keep your heads up

Upton 5 - AFC Waverton 1

Once again handicapped by playing with only 6 players against 7 for the whole game, the Waverton girls showed true grit and determination in a great display at Upton. The Upton pitch was large, just what we didn't want with a player down. It would be hard but for the first 15 mins the game was pretty even. Upton took the lead before great pressure from Elia led to the keeper being unsettled and Elia was then able to poke the ball home for the equaliser. Upton scored a great goal when a high shot rebounded off the bar into the top of the net with Lucie powerless.

Another goal was scored before half time. In the second half Waverton did really well with Lily, Elia, Kiera and Ellie all going close, but Upton got two breakaway goals back. Keira suffering with a bad toe took over in goal for the last 10 minutes with Lucie adding her energy to the game, and despite great long kicks from Kiera right into the opposition half, the visitors couldn't get one back. Upton had the benefit of 4 subs, we had a player down and no subs.

There were some excellent performances today and the girls should be proud of their display. Hollie and Ellie were very good at the back, Lily and Kiera ran into the ground in the middle and Elia was very strong and tricky up front.

7 v 7 would have been a great contest and it is important that the girls heads do not stay down if we keep starting off with a player down. It makes it very hard and most teams will not either lend us a player or play with 6. The squad is not big enough and the club needs a couple of new players.

If anybody knows any Y6 or Y7 girls who are interested please let us know. MOM - Kiera Berry for AFC Waverton, Iira Temperal for Upton, Ref Keiran Mills.

Wednesday 11 March 2009

Saturday game at Upton Wirral

Saturday's match has been confirmed and will take place at 9:30 at Overchurch School in Moreton. All players to meet there for 9am.

The address is :

Overchurch Junior School
Moreton Road
Upton
Wirral
MerseysideCH49 4NS

Take M53 to J2. Turn left for Hoylake/West Kirby then a little later go up ramp on left and left into Moreton Road. School on left.

See you there. Please let Mike or Heather know if any players cannot make it

Tuesday 10 March 2009

AFC Waverton Easter Training Course

AFC Waverton's Easter training course will be run again this year and is open to all of our girls.

Details on the news page of the website available by following the link below:

http://www.afcwaverton.com/news/easterholidayfootballweek14th-17thapril

Monday 9 March 2009

Results from Saturday/Table/Fixture change for Upton game

This Saturday's away game at Upton will now take place at Overchurch School. Directions to follow.

The results and table from last Saturday are set out below:

*** Division UNDER 12S GIRLS LEAGUE

WALLASEY WANDERERS U12S 2-1 UPTON U12S
WIRRAL HAWKS U12S 1-0 RIDGEWOOD RANGERS U12S
WIRRAL LADIES U12S 6-2 DELTA COLTS U12S

*** Division UNDER 12S GIRLS LEAGUE

Team P W D L F A Pts
WALLASEY WANDERERS U12S 18 15 1 2 91 16 31*
WIRRAL HAWKS U12S 15 15 0 0 129 7 30*
GREENLEAS CELTIC U12S 17 12 1 4 95 26 25*
UPTON U12S 16 10 0 6 72 25 20*
MANOR U12S 15 9 2 4 61 24 20*
IRBY U12S 14 9 1 4 51 34 19*
RIDGEWOOD RANGERS U12S 16 8 1 7 37 32 17*
WIRRAL LADIES U12S 14 5 4 5 22 20 14*
DELTA COLTS U12S 14 6 0 8 33 57 12*
ELLESMERE PORT U12S 13 5 1 7 27 83 11*
DELTA RANGERS U12S 14 2 2 10 9 61 6
HEYGARTH UNITED U12S 16 2 2 12 12 73 6
WAVERTON U12S 12 2 1 9 21 51 5*
IRBY COLTS U12S 15 1 2 12 9 105 4
GREENLEAS U12S 11 0 0 11 4 59 0

Sunday 8 March 2009

Training Wednesday/ game Saturday/Tournament

Training Weds at 6. Please let Mike know on 07901552261 if you cannot make it as we will not be able to run it if we only have two players.

Game on Saturday against Upton at Oxton Park in Wallasey. This was the pitch in the park which we played on a freezing morning in January. Watch out Lisa Berry and don't go down the tunnel this time. Kick off is 9:30 meet there at 9:00.

Reminder about the Poynton tournament in June. We have definite interest from Elia, Lily and Lucie, but need to know from others so that we can put a team in. Sunday 28 June and it will be all day.

Saturday 7 March 2009

'Concentrate on the League now'

AFC Waverton 2 - Irby 6

Waverton crashed out of the Wirral Cup, beaten by a full strength Irby side. 6 v 7 was always going to be hard but for the first 15 mins it was all Waverton with Caitlin, Emma and Ellie going close and Elia and Hollie doing really well.

Irby took the lead then added to it before HT with Lily the stand in keeper powerless to prevent them. Lily made a fantastic save before half time.

In the second half Hollie dropped into goal and the home side went to a 1-3-1 formation with Ellie at the back on her own. This paid off as Waverton got 2 goals back the first through Emma and the second from Caitlin.

This was a really good performance and with equal numbers the score might have been very different. It wasn't Irby's fault we only had 6 players but nonetheless Ridgewood Rangers took a different approach when faced with the same situation recently and that was in the interests of the kids. Enjoyment is the prime reason for playing football, not winning at all costs. Rant over.


Thanks to the parents and players for all their help in putting things away after, it is appreciated.


Thanks also to Hollie and Lily who volunteered to go in goal in Lucie's absence. Great saves as well both of you!

MOM - for Waverton Emma Harrison, for Irby Coral Radcliffe. Ref: Matthew Frost.

Tuesday 3 March 2009

Cup game this Saturday/March fixtures

There is a cup game this Saturday, at home to Irby kick off at REVISED KO TIME OF 11:30

I am concerned that we are able to fulfill this fixture and am aware that we have been struggling for players recently.

We know Keira is unavailable. If others cannot make it, please let Mike or Heather know asap.
ALSO OUT - LUCIE AND MEG. OH NO WE ARE DOWN TO 6 WITHOUT A GOALIE.

IF WE GET DOWN BELOW 4 IRBY WIN THE GAME AND WE GO OUT THE CUP. PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP IF ANYONE ELSE IF UNAVAILABLE


March Fixtures

7 Irby cup home 11:30
14 Upton away 9:30 Oxton Park
21 Greenleas home 9:30
28 Wallasey Wanderers away 11:00 Oxton Park

Monday 2 March 2009

Results and tables from Saturday

Division UNDER 12S GIRLS LEAGUE

HEYGARTH UNITED U12S 0H0 GREENLEAS U12S
IRBY COLTS U12S 0-12 GREENLEAS CELTIC U12S
IRBY U12S 4-0 ELLESMERE PORT U12S
MANOR U12S 8-0 DELTA RANGERS U12S
RIDGEWOOD RANGERS U12S 6-1 DELTA COLTS U12S
UPTON U12S 5-0 WIRRAL RANGERS U12S
WALLASEY WANDERERS U12S 1-1 WIRRAL LADIES U12S WAVERTON U12S 1-8 WIRRAL HAWKS U12S



*** Division UNDER 12S GIRLS LEAGUE

Team P W D L F A Pts
WIRRAL HAWKS U12S 15 15 0 0 128 7 30*
WALLASEY WANDERERS U12S 17 14 1 2 89 15 29*
GREENLEAS CELTIC U12S 17 12 1 4 95 26 25*
UPTON U12S 16 11 0 5 76 23 22*
MANOR U12S 16 10 2 4 75 24 22*
IRBY U12S 15 10 1 4 69 34 21*
RIDGEWOOD RANGERS U12S 16 9 1 6 37 31 19*
DELTA COLTS U12S 14 7 0 7 31 51 14*
ELLESMERE PORT U12S 14 6 1 7 37 87 13*
WIRRAL LADIES U12S 13 4 4 5 16 18 12*
DELTA RANGERS U12S 15 3 2 10 17 62 8
HEYGARTH UNITED U12S 17 3 2 12 17 74 8
WAVERTON U12S 13 3 1 9 21 51 7*
IRBY COLTS U12S 15 1 2 12 9 105 4
WIRRAL RANGERS U12S 11 1 0 10 6 60 2*
GREENLEAS U12S 12 0 0 12 4 59 0