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Junior U13's, U12's & Girls - PRESENTATION NIGHT

Great night had by all at the U13's, U12's & Girls Section Presentation Night

The U13s, U12s and girls junior sections of Wakefield FC held their presentation night on the 20th June and it was a resounding success. A grand total of £287.00 was raised on the night which will go towards much needed training equipment for the age groups. Many thanks to all who attended and in particular a special thank you to Baz one of the Wakefield F.C. senior players who gave up his valuable time to attend and present some of the trophies. Everyone agreed it was a very enjoyable evening.
 

Congratulations to Dave Tolson and the Under 12's Boys team who have finished 3rd in the Charles Rice Trophy League for the 2008 / 2009 season.

The top half of the league was very close & just 2 more wins could have seen them win the league outright - better luck next time !

This result should see them move into a higher league for next season & shows how much this team has improved under Dave's coaching and with help from Maggie Hamill.

Up coming Gala's for the under 12's & 14's.
 

Two up coming gala's for the under 12's are on Saturday 6th June away at Rothwell Juniors and Sunday 14th June away at Durkar Devils.

The under 14's gala is away at Thornhill on Sunday 7th June two teams are entered

Under 11's win Wakefield Jets gala

Wakefield FC Juniors under 11's went to Wakefield Jets gala and walked away with the winners trophy.

Wakefield FC Juniors under 11’s made the most of there invite to Wakefield Jets gala by walking away with the winners trophy. Wakefield fielded two strong teams but they were up against if from the 1st match with a draw and a loss for the respective teams. Things got better and at the end of the group games Wakefield had a team in the final thanks to an inspired display from Luke Asquith and goals from Tom Herbert, Josh Budby and Montel Haywood. The final game against Hemsworth Terriers went to plan for Wakefield and a Tom Herbert goal sealed the win…

Juniors To Play Curtain Raiser Before Skelmersdale Game

Wakefield FC's under 11 team are to play a curtain raiser before Saturday's match against Skelmersdale United against Alverthorpe.

The game will kick off at 12:30pm on the main pitch at College Grove. The match will last 60 minutes.

The junior players will then run out with the first team players as mascots for the day and act as ball boys during the first team game.

So why not get yourself down to College Grove early and show your support for the Junior team.

NEW SEASON JUNIOR MATCH REPORTS

Attention all junior coaches

Hi Guys....Good luck to all of you this season. Despite many changes we are still strong and are set to have a fantastic season. Please don't forget to email your weekly match reports to John Asquith before 9.00pm on Sunday evenings. They will then appear in the following Friday's Wakefield Express.

UNDER 10S PUT THIRTEEN PAST ALBION
 

Wakefield, playing at home, were quickly into their stride and enjoyed an enormous amount of possession in the opening 10 minutes with Albion struggling to get hold of the ball.

It wasn’t long before the home side turned their possession into goals when striker George Crowcroft struck from close range after six minutes.

Winger Jack Baker added his first of five shortly after as the young Bears attacked in numbers.

Utility player Reece Bruce was outstanding after just two training sessions with the team and completed the rout with minutes remaining with a cheeky drag back and back heel into the goal from close range.

Team manager Jonny Wootton was delighted with the performance, saying: “To be honest I was a little lost for words in the first 10 minutes as I couldn’t believe the standard of football I was watching. Every single player worked hard and played with a smile on their face and you cannot ask for much more than that at nine years of age.”

“If I had to be ultra critical I would say that we could have kept a clean sheet as their goals came on the counter attack when my defenders were at the other end of the pitch trying to get a goal.”

“I think we have some talented players and if we can make playing and training fun we’ll be okay. The only thing I would like is a goalkeeper and we had to share that responsibility around.”

Under 10 Players Needed for Next Season
 

Players must be nine by August 31 this year, current school year four.

If your child enjoys football and would like to be part of a growing club next season, please contact Jonathan Wootton on 07737792436 or email Jonathan at jonnywootton@hotmail.com.

Ladies Report for season 2008/09
 

The 1st team were promoted last season to the Northern Combination League and expected a tough season against teams such as Middlesbrough, Bradford, Blackpool and Leeds Vixens. The season was as tough as was expected, however the team excelled and finished 5th which is a fantastic achievement and one to build on for next season.
We have attracted quality players throughout the season and hope to strengthen the squad pre season. The match day facilities with the quality of the pitch at College Grove will go a long way towards that and the fact that we will be Wakefield FC will be another strong factor in attracting quality player to the squad.

The 2nd team have also had a great season getting to the final of the League Cup, but more importantly have won the league only losing 2 games throughout the season. This is even more of an achievement as the only other reserve team in the league are Leeds Vixens the rest of the league is made up of one team clubs. They have won promotion to the North East Regional Womens League.

The Under 16s had a tough season with a small squad of only 13 players but came strongly at the end of the season stringing some excellent performances together. Non better than a 7-0 win against Hepworth Ladies in the final of the West Riding Girls League.

The future is indeed bright for the Ladies and all the players are looking forward to playing under the banner of Wakefield FC for the new season and cannot wait for pre season to start

Trials are to be held at North Avenue Wakefield on Sunday 12th July 11am till 1pm and Wednesday 15th July 7pm till 9pm

Any player interested please contact Neil on 07753 949234

Wakefield FC Presentation Night

Marc Roberts scooped two awards at last night's official presentation night.

The night was attended by over 160 people from all sections of the club and was a huge success.

Award winners on the night were:

Under 18s Players' Player of the Year - Luke Danville
Under 18s Manager's Player of the Year - Ryan Bent
Under 19s Player of the Year - Luke Danville
Reserve Team Manager's Player of the Year - Barry Rothera
Reserve Team Players' Player of the Year - Dominic Noteman
Girls Under 16s Players' Player of the Year - Harriet Peel
Girls Under 16s Manager's Player of the Year - Shauna Hill
Girls Under 16s Most Improved Player - Rebecca Haley
Ladies Reserves Players' Player of the Year - Katie Hawkshaw
Ladies Reserves Manager's Player of the Year - Kerrie Ward
Ladies Reserves Most Improved Player - Robyn Pratt
Ladies Rebecca Stockdale Trophy - Carla Wood
Ladies First Team Players' Player of the Year - Jodie Hunter
Ladies First Team Manager's Player of the Year - Jenny Smith
Ladies First Team Most Improved Player - Geo Beckwith
First Team Most Man of the Match Awards - Marc Roberts
First Team Supporters' Player of the Year - Chris Howarth
First Team Most Improved Player - Caldon Henson
First Team Players' Player of the Year - Steve Nicholson
First Team Directors' Player of the Year - Marc Roberts

Reserves Run Out Winners In Final Game of Season

Wakefield Reserves recorded a deserved 2-1 victory in their final game of the season at Harrogate Town.

James Ward and Luke Danville were on the scoresheet for Wakefield, who finish in 3rd place in the Lancashire League East Division.

Under 18s Title Decider

League leaders Wakefield entertain 2nd placed South Kirkby Colliery in an Under 18s title deciding match at College Grove on Monday night, 27th April.

The Bears need to avoid defeat to effectively secure the title with one game remaining.

Kick off for the fixture is 7:30pm and admission is just £1 for all spectators. So why not come along and support the Under 18s and cheer them on to victory.

Reserves Run Out Winners at Farsley
 

The Reserves had to play 40 minutes with 10 men due to travel problems causing the late arrival of players at the ground, but fought magnificently to run out winners at the end of the game.

Under 18s maintain 100% record in Barnsley

Wakefield under 18s won 5-2 at Barnsley International to cement their position at the top of the league.

The Bears, playing with a gale force wind at their backs in the first half, were 3-0 up at half time.

Barnsley pulled a goal back early in the second half following, but Wakefield always had the upper hand and hit back to lead 5-1, before Barnsley netted a late consolation goal

Reserves earn comfortable home win against Hyde

Wakefield Reserves ran out 4-1 winners against Blue Square North side Hyde United on Friday night.

The Bears were 2-0 up inside seven minutes and cruised to the 4-1 victory.

Goalscorers for Wakefield were Noteman, Laight, MacManus and Lavery.

Reserves run out winners at Ponte Collieries

Wakefield Reserves came away with the spoils from a tough encounter at Pontefract Collieries.

A 25 yard screamer from new signing Kieron Salmon earned the reserves the points.

Goals from South (3) Firth (2) Joe Cole (2), Glavin (2) and Josh Bergin in a routine league game. Good performances from Glavin, South and in particular Joe Cole with his dazzling footwork.

Morris once again failed to hit the target, missing guilt edged chances in both halves, one from 25 yards coming off the cross bar and a second half sreamer from 35 yards coming back off the post.

Poor defending led to Kippax's only goal, a fine effort past Crossland into the corner.

South thought he's scored the goal of the game when he returned a goal kick full on the volley from 40 yards, however rather unluckily the referee blew for full time as the ball left his foot!

A more testing game to come on Tuesday when this team play Field at College Grove in the U19's league.

The goal came midway through the second period of a game marred by a serious injury to an Ossett player who had to be taken away in an ambulance.

The Wakefield side included centre back Craig Laight who has returned to the club from Harrogate Railway Athletic.

The Bears were 3-0 up inside 20 minutes. Aidan Morris opened the scoring with a low curling free kick from 25 yards. Elliot Firth converted the second and Danny South scored Wakefield's third goal.

South added a fourth late on in the game, converting a low cross from close range.

Kippax had little response to Wakefield's dominence on a poor playing surface and Wakefield completed two wins in two weeks at the ground after winning 4-1 in the league game last Sunday.

Morris completed the first 45 minutes with Matty Wears replacing him for the second half. Both players leave for London today until Wednesday, for a trial at Championship side Crytal Palace.

STINGERS SQUASHED BY SOUTH DOUBLE HATTRICK AS U18'S WIN 14-0

The Bears continued their bid to win the league title by totally outclassing 5 th place Moorends Stingers

Moorends offered competition in the first 20 minutes, but once Wakefield had gone 4-0 up the inevitability of defeat dampened their spirits, sadly resorting to late tackles and elbows showing poor sporting etiquette.

Danny South had brought his scoring boots with him again, finishing exceptionally well and completing the game with a double hat trick. Elliott Firth (2) constantly troubled Moorends with strong running as did Matty Wears when he came on as sub to set up 2 goals in quick succession in the second half. Danville had opened the scoring and continued his impressive development following his match winning header and excellent performance in the reserves against Stalybridge. His centre half partner, Bent, also got on the score sheet with an excellent finish from an acute angle.

Glavin was at the heart of most of Wakefields good play with some beautifully weighted passes creating many of the goals and putting in some tenacious tackles and scoring twice. Ben Jackson scored an absolute screamer following his first half strike, followed quickly with an equally impressive strike from Leo who made a devastating impact in the last 20 minutes, scoring twice and causing major problems down the left flank. Wears also notched late on.
A second game for the even younger 'Joe Cole' who shows promise for next seasons U18's. Very good performances all over the pitch including a Gerrard like box-to-box performance from Dom and very assured performances from Ryan, Alex and Josh despite limping off towards the end.

Morris linked up well on the left and put some excellent balls into the box, coupled with allowing the right winger an exit from his back pocket at the full time whistle. A league goal however seems a distant dream! Dale had nothing to do between the sticks, although showed fantastic concentration by pulling off a brilliant save very late on.

Man of the Match-the unplayable South who took home 2 matchballs and showed striking ability beyond his 16 years.

BEARS U18'S MAUL ACKWORTH-IN THE END!

For the second week running the Bears went a goal behind when some sloppy defending allowed Ackworth their first shot on target which rolled bast the keeper from 12 yards. The wind contributed to a lackluster first half, which saw the Bears build up work improve as the half went on though finishing was wayward and when shots were on target the Ackworth keeper-their man of thr match, was in fine form with a string of excellent saves.. It took until the stroke of half time to equalise, a good flick on by Danville resulted in Elliot Firth volley first time in off the insid of the post. The second half was a different story. Wind against them Ackworth found it difficult to clear their lines and with improving finishing there was only going to be one outcome. The Bears started the second half in total control. Conor Glavin struck a super second goal within a minute of the restart without Ackworth having touched the ball from the whistle. The general play improved greatly and the Bears were creating chance after chance. Goals from Matty Wears (2-1 pen) Danny South (2) and Bent (pen) put paid to the opposition�s toil, though a nasty studs-up challenge on Wears from the Ackworth �keeper saw the referee produce a red card. The resulting penalty was converted by Firth for his second. The Bears continued to probe forward with the excellent Aidan Morris pushing on from left back producing good link up play. Morris seemed certain to get a much craved goal after performing very well against Garforth for the first team on Saturday , however when presented with his chance from just inside the box he thundered the ball onto the roof of Ward 6, Pinderfield�s geriatrics center much to � the amusement of the patients, to which a cry of �waaaayyy� could be heard from Wakefield�s elderly. Well done Aidan for brightening up their day! Good performances from Glavin, Firth, Morris and South.

BATTLING YOUTH TEAM DEFEATED AT ACCRINGTON
 

Accrington went in front early in the game and Wakefield were left with what seemed an impossible task when striker Danny South was harshly dismissed fo
r two bookable offences with only half an hour played. The young referee struggled to control the game throughout the 90 minutes and made several controversial
decisions during the match, making it even harder for Wakefield to get back into the game.

The young Bears came out fighting in the second half and contained Accrington well before equalising with twenty minutes left. Matthew Wears pinpoint far post
cross was headed back across goal by Elliott Firth and substitute Ben Jackson made no mistake from six yards.

Just as the game was heading for extra time, Accrington went in front when Dale Crossland was beaten in a one on one situation, despite the best efforts of Aidan Morris on the goalline. Accrington scored a third goal deep into injury time to secure their place in the next round.

The Wakefield players did the club proud and gave a professional side a good game, especially considering they played two thirds of the game with only ten men.

Wakefield: Crossland, Burgin (Wells 83), Morris (c), Glavin, Bent, Danville, Wears, Beever, South, Firth, Vaines (Jackson 45). Subs Not Used: Burton, Turner, Driscoll, Ryan.

If you would like to go please telephone Dan Brownhill on 07921 156561 or e-mail him at daniel.brownhill@btinternet.com to reserve a seat. Cost is £10 adults and £5 concessions

WAKEFIELD WIN IN FA YOUTH CUP

Wakefield beat Liversedge 2-1 in an entertaining game at College Grove to make it through to the first round of the FA Youth Cup for the first time.

After an early scare when Liversedge hit the post, Wakefield recovered and enjoyed the better of the first half action. The young Bears went in front midway through
the half when Danny South headed home from close range. Liversedge were back level just before half time with a shot across goal nestling in the far corner.

Overall the second half was a fairly open encounter, but Wakefield improved as the half wore on and deserved the win at the end of the game. The second goal
came when Conor Glavin's superb left wing corner was flicked into the net by Matthew Wears at the near post.

Wakefield could have added to the score but were denied by both good saves by the goalkeeper and the woodwork. Wakefield now travel to Accrington Stanley in the
first round proper.

YOUNG BEARS PREPARE FOR BIG GAME
 
Wakefield FC Under 18's are preparing to take on Liversedge at College Grove on Wednesday night in a mouth watering FA Youth Cup tie.

The winners of the final qualifying round match will visit League Two side Accrington Stanley in the First Round proper.

Entrance for the game is just £2 adults and £1 for children, so come down to College Grove and cheer on the side, who are already building up a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in local Youth Football.

Skilful, exciting to watch football has provided Wakefield with impressive victories at North Ferriby United and at home against Garforth Town in the opening two qualifying rounds to reach this stage of the competition.

Prior to this game the side take on Kippax Athletic in a League fixture at College Grove on Sunday, a game which they are likely to use as a warm up for Wednesday's big match. Kick off for this fixture is at 1pm.

FLYNN BRACE EARNS RESERVES WIN AT BRADFORD
 

Wakefield travelled to third placed Bradford Park Avenue on a very windy and cold evening.

Bradford opened the scoring after 20 minutes, but Wakefield were back level a minute later when Ashley Flynn scored an excellent individual goal.

Wakefield were playing against a strong wind in difficult conditions throughout the first half, but were well organised and disciplined.

Flynn converted a free kick from 20 yards five minutes into the second half to put Wakefield in front.

Bradford pushed hard for an equaliser in an entertaining half, but it was Wakefield who equalised with a spectacular goal. A Bradford clearance fell to Shaun Squires who volleyed in from 45 yards, a goal reminiscant of Arie Hahn in the 1978 world cup.

Bradford made multiple changes and got back into the game just before the whistle with a drilled effort at the far post.

But Wakefield held out well to come away with a well earned three points against a strong Bradford side.

YOUTH CUP VICTORY FOR BEARS

Wakefield earned a place in the next round of the FA Youth Cup with a superb 3-2 victory at North Ferriby United on Wednesday night.

Goalscorers for Wakefield were Danny South, Ryan Bent and Elliott Firth.

The Wakefield line up was Nathan Ryan, Josh Burgin, Aidan Morris (c), Conor Glavin, Dom Beever, Ryan Bent, Matthew Wears, Danny Wells, Danny South, Elliott Firth, Alex Vaines. Subs: Ryan Turner (for Wells), Leo Driscoll (for Vaines), Liam Burton (not used).

Wakefield now face Garforth Town at College Grove in the next round.

SUPER RESERVES WIN AT HEMSWORTH

A Wakefield reserve side, which included several U19 and U18 players, ran out 2-0 winners in a friendly at Northern Counties East side Hemsworth.

Wakefield were in front on 12 minutes when Mark Roberts sent a bullet header into the net after rising majestically above the goalkeeper and defenders.

The second goal was scored with 20 minutes remaining when Matthew Wears sent a low drive into the net from 12 yards.

By the end of the game, over half the Wakefield side were 16 years of age, making the performance even more impressive against Hewsworth, who were fielding players from their first team squad.

Ladies to play at College Grove

The club will be known as Morley and Wakefield Spurs. First team games will be played at College Grove, with reserve and youth fixtures at North Avenue.

The team only lost one game last season on their way to the North East Regional League Premier Division title and promotion to the Northern Combination League.

For more information on the team, visit www.morley.intheteam.com..

Ryan Bent put Wakefield ahead with a penalty before Wrenthorpe equalised.

In the second half it was all Wakefield and further goals from Matthew Wears, Elliott Firth and Alex Vains sealed the win. Wears also missed a penalty and Firth had a goal disallowed for offside.

The under 18's next fixture is at home against Glasshoughton Welfare on Thursday night with a 7.30pm kick off.

Under 18s thrash Pontefract 7-0

Wakefield led by a single goal at half time, scored by Elliott Firth.

Firth added the second early in the second half and from then on Wakefield were scoring for fun.

Luke Danville headed in and Matthew Wears registered a superb hat trick, with a good strike from Jack Greene flying into the net inbetween the other goals.

The team dominated the game from start to finish and were impressive in every department.

Wakefield FC: Nathan Ryan, Luke Danville, Aiden Morris (c), Conner Glavin, Ryan Bent, Ryan Turner, Josh Burgin, Dominic Beavers, Matthew Wears, Elliott Firth, Jack Greene. Substitutes (both used): Alex Vains, Danny Wells.

The team's next close season fixture is at home against Wrenthorpe Rangers on Tuesday night with a 7.30pm kick off.

New Wakefield under 18's announce close season friendly matches

Wakefield's new under 18 side will play three close season friendly games at College Grove within the next two weeks.

Wakefield will start next season with junior side ranging from under 7's right through to the new under 18 side.

The fixtures are:
- Thursday 1st May vs Pontefract Collieries
- Tuesday 6th May vs Wrenthorpe Rangers
- Thursday 8th May vs Glasshoughton Welfare

All the fixtures will be played at College Grove with a 7.30pm kick off.

Entrance cost is just £2 adults and £1 children and refreshments will be available inside the ground.

So come along and show your support for the potential future players of Wakefield FC.