John Bryan Minor League - Under 12 season
Results and match reports from the 2008-9 season
The Team
The Team is managed by Rob Villette and assisted by Marc Dolden
Back Row: Marc (Assist Mgr), Harry, Alex, Luke, Jack, Kayman, Tom, Marcus, Sean, Rob(Manager), Damien (Sponsor) Front Row: James, Charlie, Kyle, Kai, Jacob, Daniel Click on Picture to view Team Photo
The team, although part of the new Triumph Athletic Junior Club has been in existence since U8 level, to see some of its history click here. (coming soon)28th June 2008 - Chapelfields Colts Tournament
The team completed their first tournament as Triumph Athletic
Click Here for a report and some photos
- League Games
| Sun 21st Sep | Admirals | 6 - 3 | Triumph | James, Charlie, Alex |
| Sun 28th Sep | Firefighters | 5 - 4 | Triumph | Luke(2), James, Jack |
| Sun 12th Oct | GNP | 5 - 8 | Triumph | Kyle(2), James(2), Luke(2), Jacob(2) |
| Sun 19th Oct | Pro Santos | 5 - 1 | Triumph | James |
| Sun 2nd Nov | Whitley (CUP) | 5 - 1 | Triumph | Jacob |
| Sun 9th Nov | Alvis | 8 - 2 | Triumph | Jacob, Luke |
| Sun 30th Nov | Rugby Town | 4 - 5 | Triumph | Jacob(2), Luke(2), Dan |
| Sun 21st Dec | Triumph | 2-5 | Admirals | Jack, Marcus |
| Sun 28th Dec | Cov Jag | 11-0 | Triumph | |
| Sun 11th Jan | Triumph | 1-6 | Firefighters | Tom |
| Sun 18th Jan | Ernsford Dynamos | 2-7 | Triumph | Kyle(2), Jacob(3), Luke(2) |
| Sun 1st Feb | Triumph | 2-3 | Pro Santos | Luke(2) |
| Sun 15th Feb | Athletic Utd | 3-0 | Triumph | |
| Sun 15th Feb | Triumph | 1-3 | Athletic United | Jack |
| Sun 22nd Feb | Triumph | 2-4 | Alvis | Kyle, Luke |
| Sun 1st Mar | Binley Woods | 2-2 | Triumph | Luke, Jacob |
| Sun 15th Mar | Triumph | 0-6 | Sky Blue Warriors | |
| Sun 22nd Mar | Friendly | Vs | Triumph | |
| Tue 31st Mar | Triumph | 3-6 | Binley Woods | Luke(2), Kyle |
| Sun 5th Apr | GNP | 1-1 | Triumph | Kyle |
| Wed 8th Apr | Triumph | 0-4 | Cov Jag 08 | |
| Sun 19th Apr | Ernsford | 4-4 | Triumph | Luke(2), Kyle, Tom |
| Wed 22nd Apr | Cov Jag 08 | 6-0 | Triumph | |
| Sun 26th Apr | Triumph | 2-7 | Cov Jag 04 | Jacob, Luke |
| Wed 29th Apr | Triumph | 2-1 | Rugby Town | Kyle, Jacob |
| Thur 7th May | Triumph | 2-5 | Finham | Kyle, Dan |
| Thur 7th May | Finham | 3-0 | Triumph |
Final League Table (2nd June 09)
Match Reports
1st Feb 09
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Triumph 2 -
3 Pro Santos
(Townsend (2))
Today's game was played out in light to heavy snow with the temperature
hovering about freezing with the wind chill taken into account.
Triumph it must be said played well although the result says different.
On the whole to go in 0-2 down at half time was an injustice as we had
created 3 very good opportunities for scoring. Our defence had held
strong with all of the back four playing with confidence and vigour. The
midfield upto half time were in control hence the chances being created
and we looked comfortable.
When the first goal came it was taken well by the Pro Santos forward but
only came from a lapse in concentration by all who were defending,
nevertheless we did not let our heads drop but continued to try,
something that all the lads should be commended for.
The second goal came more from luck than judgement and the one goal that
did not merit or reflect the way the game was going.
The second half saw a the third goal go in quite early, once again a
very good strike from one of the Pro Santos central defenders from the
edge of the box.
We persevered and kept to our task working our way back into the game.
Townsend got his rewards with a brace. For the first time this
season the opposing defender may not have had the measure of Townsend
but certainly gave him a run for his money. On another day against a
different player a brace would have been the minimum Townsend would have
collected, but that is the way it goes.
In summary the positives were that we performed well, created chances
and at least deserved a point but on the negative we didn't take our
chances when we should have done, lapsed in concentration at critical
moments and crucially didn't mark up or pick out their danger men when
told to do so.
Next week is another game.
Well done today boys.
18th Jan 09
- Ernsford Dynamos 2 - 7 Triumph
(Wood 3, Townsend 2, Miller 2)
Over the recent weeks I have refrained from writing
reports as we were at a low ebb, however, after today's match I feel
that one is fully justified.
In difficult conditions on a pitch that was extremely heavy and very
large the boys immediately set their stall out. From the first whistle
they took control of the midfield and camped in the Ernesford half
creating chance after chance.
In reality we were probably in the opponents half for 85% of the first
half.
With a slightly re-shuffled side that had 3 players missing and a
re-organised look we gelled immediately. Stock had moved into midfield
and was a revelation looking as if he had been unshackled and showing
all the expression that has been missing from him. Miller was on top
form releasing Fiander time after time, with the latter supplying 3
quality crosses that deserved more than they got. Grant was again fiesty
on the left hand side of midfield both when going forward and defending.
Defensively we were sound with Rush once again finding the form that he had at the end of last season and both full backs, Bennell and Howarth doing a masterful job of keeping the opposition forwards at bay. Hale completed the back four in a new position for us playing at centre half again the timing of his tackle and his positioning ensured that as a unit were untroubled.
Wood the hat trick hero and Townsend with a brace kept the opposition on their toes at all times.
Ganley in goal had the hardest game of the first half purely for keeping concentration but when called on dealt with situations extremely well.
Well done to Tuson on his full debut and to
The second half started slower for Triumph as the boys took their foot off the gas and as a result Ernesford pulled 2 goals back by the end of the game.
Credit must be given to Ernesford as they kept going at it all through the game.
The most pleasing thing was not that we had won but the manner in which we had achieved it. The skill level was impressive given the ground conditions, the tackling had a bite that had been missing for some weeks and the enthusiasm was once again present.
Players were smiling!!
We must now take all these good points into our next game and take this as a kick start to the season.
WELL DONE ONE AND ALL
30th Nov - Rugby Town 4 - 5 Triumph
In advance of a report from Rob, I'd just like to put up an "unofficial" match report as I think the boys deserve one.
The game was played on the immaculate new pitches at Rugby Town's ground, it started damp and ended in rain, but the entertainment kept everyone happy.
Rugby started the brightest, creating several very good chances in the first 15 minutes, which a combination of last ditch defending and some wasted chances kept the score goalless. The defence of Tom, Sean, Marcus & Kayman were kept busy and did their best to keep the opposition away from the Triumph goal. Rugby then got a penalty, which they blasted over the bar, and this seemed to wake Triumph up, and for the rest of the half the game moved end to end, but we did not create any real goal chances, Kai was at his best and made some excellent saves to keep Rugby out. Unfortunately as half time approached Rugby scored to give a deserved 1 - 0 lead at the break.
The second half started badly with Rugby getting an early goal from a defensive mix up, We were unlucky not to pull a goal back when a goal bound effort was cleared off the line after Luke had gone round the keeper. this was followed by a solo effort from a Rugby defender who ran thro the Triumph ranks and gave them a 3 - 0 lead.
At 3 - 0 down the boys are never out of a game, and we started to pass the ball around and moved the game into the Rugby half, with Kyle, Josh, Jacob and Dan running the midfield and Charlie & Luke up front. This domination led to Luke crossing from the wing and Jacob heading in from close range. This was followed shortly by a break thro run by Jacob, and a low shot past the keeper. The pressure was maintained and within a few minutes, Luke was brought down in the box for a penalty. The penalty was saved well by the keeper, but Triumph reacted quickest and the ball was passed back into the centre, where Luke scored. 3 - 3.
The boys were not finished yet and to finish a fantastic 15 minutes, Luke broke thro, after more good work from the midfield, and beat the keeper to put Triumph into the lead, and much cheering from the sides.
There was still 10 min to play, and Rugby got themselves back into the game with several dangerous free kicks and attacks, one of which lead to a scrambled goal and brought us level again. A change of personnel added some energy to the team with Harry, Alex and a debut appearance for George.
In the last 5 mins either side could have won it, and as the last seconds approached, Dan took a long throw, which an unfortunate Rugby defender, knocked past his keeper to win Triumph the game.
A brilliant effort from both sets of boys, and a fantastic game to watch.
Mark.
2nd Nov - Whitley 5 - 1 Triumph (Cup Game)
Today’s game was
played in cold and damp conditions on a sloping pitch where we were
unfortunately over powered by a team from a division higher than
ourselves.
Both Marc and
myself had decided to alter the formation from the traditional 4-4-2 to
a 3-5-2 and had expressed to the boys to “just go out enjoy themselves
and express themselves” this they did.
The game started
with Triumph playing both against the wind and up hill but following an
early conceded goal began to play with vigour and style. A formation
that was unknown to our players seemed to suit them with the 3 defensive
players dealing with the Whitley attack comfortably. The central
midfield trio were at home controlling the middle of the park in numbers
breaking down any danger dispossessing the opposition and setting free
the wide men and the two front runners.
The fluency of the
Triumph play and the amount of chances created belied the difference in
leagues and for most of the first half Triumph looked like the red
league team. Constantly Townsend and Wood aided by Miller caused
problems with lively interactive play through the centre while Fiander
made forays down the right flank. With Hale, Villette and Bennell being
the disruptive influence within the midfield leaving Stock,
Unlike previous
games this season we could not turn our pressure or chances into goals
and as the half progressed Whitley always looked as if they would create
problems for us. As with all games each side will take control of phases
within the game Whitley did so 5 minutes before half time where they
punished us twice.
Half time 3-0
Undeterred after
the break Triumph again came out fighting and got their rewards pulling
one back. Good interchange play between Villette and Wood allowed Wood
to go on and score.
Triumph kept
pressing but as we were pressing we were beginning to leave holes in the
middle and at the back. Whitley then began to show the difference in
status and slowly began to expose the holes. More goals were conceded
but NO HEADS dropped we kept going at our task and all the way to the
final whistle we were creating chances – some of which you wonder how
didn’t that go in.
A special mention
to
MOM – Miller
From Marc and
myself - thank you very much today boys you were better than the result
suggests.
End of Season Presentation Evening
The presentation evening was a great success, the awards were very kindly presented by Andy Blair (who the parents know for his footballing history, and most of the kids know from buying football's from him in his shop!)
2007/8 Awards
Manager's Player of the Season Kyle Miller
Player's Player of the Season Luke Townsend
Most Improved Player Charlie Grant
Top Goal Scorer Luke Townsend
Clubman Award Marcus Walker