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Written by Paul Smith
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With the league already in the bag, the seconds took on Newton at Smedley, still with our 100% home record to defend and also needing a result to help us win the Aggregate trophy. Newton also needed a win to help their promotion push and it was them that seemed to start the game the better and seemed to be quicker tonevery ball. That said they weren't really looking like scoring and were relying on a more direct long ball game to try and unsettle us. We eventually gifted them the first goal, when their forward got in too easily down the right hand channel and finished well into the corner. Going behind early seemed to be a spur for Moston to up their game and get more of a foothold in the game. Lambert and McElvaney began to take more control in midfield and Vayro and Terris were becoming increasing threat going forward. Vayro going close with a couple of long range efforts and Terris heading over at the back post from an excellent cross from Vayro. Moston did equalise later when Vayro got in down the right and crossed to Terris, who finished well into the corner. Moston continued to play some good football, especially between Lambert, Terris and Vayro and could have easily gone in at half-time in front.
Moston started the second half as they finished the first and took the lead early into the second half, after a fine run from Vayro and he hit a shot from the edge of the box into the bottom corner. Moston created other chances after, with Kenyon going close after getting in down the right. When Moston didn't get a third goal, Newton started to come back into the game and seeing more of the game. That said, they weren't really creating many chances and Ian was relatively untroubled in goal. Then we gifted Newton an equaliser as we gave the ball back to Newton too easily in midfield and Newton broke on us and we didn't deal with the through ball and the Newton forward snuck around the back and placed it past Ian. Both sides pressed for a winner but neither could find one.
While disappointed not to win the game after playing the better football, in the larger scheme of things regarding the Aggregate trophy, it wasn't too bad a result. Apparently it now means we need two wins out of the first and second teams final three games to win it. This would be a first for the club and an excellent achievement.
Monday's team: I Holcroft, P Smith, R Henry, D Jackson, W Humphries, C Ferns, M McNeill, M McElvaney,
M Terris (1), D Lambert, P Vayro (1). Subs. A Kenyon, J Ryan
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 September 2008 )
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Written by Mike Melia
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No report.
Last weeks team: P McLoughlin, M Budzik, D Kinder, C Kennedy, M Roberts, D Walsh (2), L Thomas (1),
A Feeke, D Dunleavy (2), C Moss, M Obi. Subs. M Crump Snr
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 September 2008 )
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Written by Phil Barton
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Brook played the same as last week against a feisty Clayton team who smelt success before the kick off. Clayton dominated from the kick off forcing save after save from the heroic Field in the Brook goal. It took Brook ten minutes to get into the game but when they did get in the Clayton area no one seemed in the mood to try and penetrate. Disappointingly it was backs to the wall up to half time as an impressive looking Clayton laid siege to the Brook goal only to be thwarted by some good defending and fine goalkeeping that kept them out. Brook rung the changes but still Field was the busiest player on the pitch as he picked up where he left of in the first half. The break through came five minutes in when the Clayton forward found himself in acres of space, his shot was smartly saved but the unmarked advancing Clayton forward banged home the rebound. The second goal came shortly afterwards when Brook were caught appealing for a free kick, they stopped and when the decision wasn’t given Clayton didn’t need a second chance. Brook had a good five minutes following this but it was to little to late, and another disappointing defeat still leaves them without a win since they qualified into the A league. Man of the match from both sets of managers went to the flying Field for a string of top drawer saves and great attitude.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 September 2008 )
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Written by Sandra Ferns
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It's a good job that kick off for this game was at 12 0 clock today because if anybody would have seen the state of Deb and myself first thing this morning they'd have thought that we were playing in the match ourselves. None of us had had any sleep last night and we both felt very sick with nerves. However we both knew deep down that, no matter what the score would end up being this afternoon we knew that our fantastic boys wouldn't let us down in giving it their all and trying their best in this game.
Before the match kicked off we got both teams to shake hands as we thought that this might help break the ice and limit the nerves between the two sides. However just before this our nerves and tension were pushed aside when we were made to crack up with laughter by Andrew Bowker. He showed just how committed he is to this club when he said in a worried tone ‘Sandra do we have to sing the National Anthem? because I don't know all the words?' Bless Him...
Right from the off it was clear to see that both teams were up for this challenge and were determined to succeed.
Reece Flynn put Brook ahead in the 7th minute when he beat the keeper with his fantastic blaster of a header from a Darius cross. From here on it was a nail biting time for the spectators as play was pretty much even between the two sides. Unsworth managed to beat the Brook defence just before the half time whistle but fortunately they were prevented from equalising by the speed and determination of left back Ryan Kenny's superb clearance off the line. Half time scores 1 v 0.
Unsworth appeared to be a little more heated in the second half and came out even stronger than before, but if they thought that this would shake or stir the Brook camp they had another thing coming. In the 40th minute Niall Rafferty was able to fulfill his extra role when Brook were awarded a penalty after a hand ball incident in the box. With not a care in the world the confident Niall placed the ball as if it was his daily routine, took a run up, and struck with power and precision to put Brook now 2 v 0 in front. This was a fantastic moment as it seemed to take some of the pressure off the tiring Brook camp and allowed for some changes to relieve and treat some injured players. Jack Keightley, Andrew Bowker and little Heffer who had all been having a great game had to come off for treatment, whilst the others battled on. However this moment of released tension didn't last for long as Unsworth showed they were definitely not giving up that easily and took advantage of our missing crew by making some changes themselves. Brook found out just how easy it was to be punished if they lapse from their duties for a split second, when Unsworth were given space to pass the ball about in midfield and managed to slip through the Brook defence and onto goal twice in the space of 5 minutes. The first time Kyle safe hands Barton saved a tremendous shot that was coming straight at him but unfortunately due to a scuffle in the box he couldn't quite make the second and they scored bringing the score to 2 v 1.
The pressure and the tension was back on and so were our semi injured players.
No matter how hard they tried Brook were not allowing Unsworth back through on goal again. Towards the end Brook missed a few of their own chances, a couple went wide, and a few were hoofed over the bar. Furthermore Michael Brewster had a fantastic rocket shot saved by the keeper in the last minute. The final whistle couldn't have come at a better time as I don't think my stomach could take much more. Debbie didn't look o healthy either. Final score 2 v 1.
This was an outstanding performance from Brook again, particularly when we had to cope with injuries that were picked up before the game. Every player deserves this achievement and deserves a massive round of applause. Well done all !!!!!
A very well done goes to Michael Brewster for getting the officials Man of the match award and a further well done to Kallum Partington and Craig Mckay for getting the Moston Brook MOTM.
***FANTASTIC WIN U12's YOU'VE ALL WORKED HARD FOR THIS***
***CHAMPIONIES***CHAMPIONIES*** OLE, OLE, OLE***
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 September 2008 )
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Written by Paul Smith
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Even though a win would effectively win the seconds the league on Saturday, players were still thin on the ground at the Bluebell. After scraping together thirteen players, the seconds were still able to field a relatively strong eleven. Irlam belied their league position with a spirited display and caused more problems in one half than many higher teams have caused us throughout the season. That said, they were helped by some poor defending by Moston , especially in the first half.
The first half was an entertaining one, with Irlam fighting back from a goal behind three times. Firstly after Ryan Henry had made one of his forays into the Irlam box and a bit of quick feet took him clear and he managed to squeeze his shot in at the near post. Irlam responded well and equalised when Moston didn't clear a high ball into the box and ball eventually fell to the Irlam forward who finished. Moston took the lead again when after Fitzpatrick had got through, he found his shot saved but the ball fell to Chris Ferns, who finished the rebound well, off the post. Again Moston let it slip and again they didn't deal with a high ball into the box and it fell to an Irlam forward who finished. Moston took the lead again before half-time with a excellently worked third goal. Fitzpatrick and Terris exchanging passes and a fine through ball from Fitz put Terris in on goal and he finished neatly at the near post. Unfortunately, Moston were again unable to keep their lead as the Irlam full back hit a free-kick, which seemed to go like slow motion into the bottom corner.
The second half was a much improved performance from Moston as they got their defence better organised and Irlam became less of a threat and Moston continued to threaten going forward. Moston took the lead again, with another fine move, Terris returning the favour to Fitzpatrick, with a fine through ball which put Fitz in down the right hand channel, and he finised well into the bottom corner. Moston made the game safe after an excellent corner from Mike McNeil was headed in powerfully by Danny Murdoch, for his first goal for the club. With the game won, Joe decided to bring himself on for the last five minutes and as he so often does, scored with his first touch from all of a yard out. Unfortunately for Joe and fortunately for us, the referee disallowed the goal for offside
With Newton drawing, the league was clinched with two games to spare, which is an excellent achievement, especially given the disappointment of last season. Credit has to go to all the players involved who have all had excellent and consistent seasons. I don't like doing this but I've got to give a mention to Joe, who has done a fantastic job in the last two seasons, not only managing the seconds but also bringing in most of the players who are close to winning the Division One title for the first team. Heffa and John have a tough act to follow next season as Joe takes up his new role as third team striker (first or second team according to him).
Last weeks team: I Holcroft, P Smith, R Henry (1), D Jackson, D Murdoch (1), W Humphries, C Ferns (1),
M McElvaney, M Terris (1), M McNeill, M Fitzpatrick (1). Subs. D Grahamslaw, J Ryan
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 September 2008 )
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