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Established for many years, Ferrybridge Juniors is your local Junior Football Club. Covering Ferrybridge, Castleford, Pontefract, Knottingley, Ackworth and the surrounding villages we provide Football Coaching and Associated League Games for children of all abilities. 'to succeed you must first believe in yourself your team mates and then you must believe in your team'
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Sponsored Fund Raiser 'Hit the Bar' Challenge Sat 17th May
We will be holding the first annual 'Hit the bar' Challenge on Saturday 17th May, you can get more details and sponsor forms from your age group manager.
All funds raised from the 'Hit the bar' Challenge will go back to the relevant age group to help support them.
Ferrybridge got off to a slow start in this weeks away game against Elmsall on what can best be described as an unpredictable pitch this didn’t help our passing game and after going close on numerous occasions Elmsall took the lead following a mix up in our area, the lads kept their heads up and the powerful running of Oliver Scales, Joe Wilson and James Ford Ferry earned themselves a free kick just outside the area Scales stepped up and put the ball neatly into the corner to make it honors even going into the break, the boys were all fired up in the second half Paul English Josh Mosby and Luke Wilson were determined not to be beaten again and on the few occasions Elmsall broke through Wilson and Mosby cleared up setting Ferry off again, continued pressure from Ferry led to a number of corners and this eventually told with an excellent ball in from Ford, Scales had it cleared off the line but full of running Joe Wilson followed up to smash the ball home, Harry Blackburn was a constant threat up front earning corner after corner running the defenders all over, another perfectly put in ball by ford allowed Scales to finish at the far post, Jae Priest came on late and some excellent foot work and got him past two defenders only for the keeper to save low.
Goals: Scales (2), Joe Wilson (1) MotM: Scales/Joe Wilson
Game 2 Ferrybridge 4 South Elmsall United 0
The rest of the lads were keen to get on in the second game and lined up with Ford in goal, Declan Baker and Paul English at the back, a midfield trio of Thomas Lynam, Harry Jones and Jae Priest with Regan Walton the lone front man, Ferry dominated this game right from the off with Jones covering every part of the field Baker and English snuffing out any breaks, the experience of Priest helped the lads keep some shape the running of Lynam up and down the flank kept ferry’s momentum going forward, Walton, Priest, Jones and Lynam all went close playing up hill, the second half kicked off and the slope allowed Ferry to keep the ball in the Elmsall half, English moved into attack and quickly made the difference grabbing the first of a 6 minute hatrick, Jones, Lynam and Priest kept Ferry moving and excellent setup play from Priest put in Jones to fire neatly home the pressure continued when Lynam put English through to grab his second, his 3rd came soon after when setup by Jones and Priest.
Ferry overcame determined opposition to win 1-2. Jordan waddington in goals and defenders Mitchell McHugh and Daniel Hall coped well especially in the first half at the bottom of a sloping pitch. Luke Jaques put the away side in the lead from close range but Castleford equalised in the first half. Callum McClelland worked hard for control of the midfield aided by Morgan Tucker on the right. Ty Bryer was busy upfront agaist a packed defence. In the second half Mason Gill came on to add his tackling ability and drive on the right. Sam Wright was introduced on the left and scored the winning goal.
In the second game goal keeping duties were shared by Sam Wright and Ty Bryer. Jordan waddington and George Copeland provided solid defence. Danny Hall and Mitchell McHugh enjoyed central midfield roles. Luke Jaques worked well down the left side. Goals came from Mason Gill(2), Sam Wright(2) and Morgan Tucker for a 0-5 win. Callum McClelland came on towards the end in defence.
We've gone and done it! Despite a severly depleted squad due to illness we won our first game against Tingley Tigers 2-1 in damp conditions at Tingley. Despite dominating the first half Ferry were really unlucky to go in at half time 1-0 behind due to the one and only Tingley attack. After the break Ferry really came out with purpose and an excellent finish by Owen Frow brought Ferry level. Soon after the kick off another flowing move involving Rio Jackson, Finlay Gill and Elliott Rhodes was excellently finished off by Billy Lane to make the score 2-1. Ferry then came under pressure for the final minutes of the match but some resolute defending by Mason Robinson and Man of the day Rio Jackson plus some excellent glove work by Jordan Guthrie kept Tingley at bay for our first win.
Game 2
The second game was just as close as the first but unfortunately we we're beaten 3-2. Tingley raced into a 2-0 lead before Ferry really had chance to get going. 2 excellent goals from Rio Jackson (one of them a stunning free kick) brought Ferry level only for Tingley to again take the lead and make it 3-2. There were outstanding performances in goal from Ben Bamforth and Elliott Rhodes with excellent defensive efforts coming from Mason Robinson, Luke Edley and Finlay Gill. In Midfield Jordan Guthrie and Owen Frow worked tirelessly whilst up front Billy Lane and Rio Jackson never stopped trying.
Well done lads!! It's really nice to get that first win under our belts.
Ferrybridge Under 10's Lift Selby League Cup
Wednesday 30 April 2008 - 08:01:27 in Match Report
Ferrybridge Under 10's Lift Selby League Cup
Ferrybridge under 10's beat Selby Town 1-0 in the final of the SDJFL cup. Bailey Gill scored the winning goal in the second half to finish off the under 10's life at mini soccer in the best possible way. This was a magnificent team effort from a group of lads who just refused to be beaten. After weathering a bright start from the League champions Ferry grew in confidence as the game went on and created most of the chances in the second half. Bailey Gill and Nathan Garfoot ran their legs off in midfield and Lucas Middleton and Aaron Black refused to give an inch in defence, while Ben Copeland never looked like conceding a goal. At the final whistle the players fell to the floor in Jubilation or sheer exhaustion ( I am not sure which).
To all the lads what have played there part in this years cup win a Big Well Done.
Submitted by Manager Darren
Under 10's V Sutton Rovers
Wednesday 30 April 2008 - 00:46:21 in Match Report
Under 10's V Sutton Rovers
Ferrybridge under 10’s finished off the Selby league with a creditable 3-3 draw at Sutton Rovers. After a bright start Ferry took the lead after a fine piece of play, Sutton hit back against the run of play to equalise but Ferry restored the lead with a fine goal from Nathan Garfoot. In the second half Sutton pressed forward and scored 2 quick goals to give Sutton a 3-2 lead. Ferry then went on to all out attack and Bailey Gill scored a deserved equaliser that was no more that Ferry deserved.In the return match Some excellent football was played by both teams with Ferry taking an early lead through Sam Angell who scored his 100th goal for the club and take a 1-0 lead into half time, In the second half Sutton came back into the match to equalise. Ferry again took the lead after Bailey Goodall rounded the keeper and slotted home a fine goal. In a great part of the game Lucas Hanks and Ricky Belch wer having good games and with Oliver Wright looking sure at the back. Ferry increased their lead after a great goal from Tyger Rhys Watkins who had an excellent match. However Sutton scored two late goals to grab a draw.
Game 1: This week’s round of the Summer League saw the visit of Barugh Blue to ferry park, and the game lived up to the billing as these two passing teams took to the field the ground was a little heavy after a massive down pour prior to the game but the lads didn’t let it affect them and scored within the first 2 minutes when Oliver Scales fired home from close range after great work in midfield by Joe Wilson and James Ford, the defence was solid today with Luke Wilson and Josh Mosby supported by Declan Baker, the second half kicked off and once again ferry went close with James Ford and Harry Blackburn both going close, Paul English made some very important saves at key times and the introduction of Jae Priest helped ferry push forward and went close through Wilson and Blackburn.
Goals: Scales (1) - MotM: Scales
Game 2 Ferrybridge 0 Barugh 5
Game 2: The lads were determined to avoid a repeat of the last meeting and showed a 200% improvement across the park with much improved positional and determined play. Blackburn started in goal with a defence of Declan Baker and James Allen, a midfield of Thomas Lynam, Harry Jones, Jacob Wright and Joshua Smithyman and strikers Jae Priest and Regan Walton, the game was end to end Jones, Allen, Baker and Wright played out of their skin covering every blade of grass, Priest was a constant menace to the opposition supported by Walton, Smithyman and Lynam.
The under 11's began their summer league campaign with an 18-0 romp against Wakefield. In form striker Kieran Baker bagged five goals closely followed by strike partner Conor McCluskey who grabbed four goals. Midfielder Sam Peatfield scored a hat-trick and skipper Bradley Richardson scored two, Connor Beasley scored two and Evan Tyson and Thomas Graham bagged one each. The score line allowed Ferry to make multiple substitutions and use players in unfamiliar positions. Debutant Oliver Bloxham had a solid game in the centre of midfield and centre-half-cum-second half striker Craig Branford was unlucky not to get on the score sheet.
Ferrybridge Under 6’s played Glen Juniors away and was defeated 5-2 in a hard fought, muddy battle. Ferrybridge were off to a good start with Jack Lynam missing an early goal with a fantastic shot. Jordan Guthrie was in goal with Rio Jackson supporting well in defence. Ethan Mattison kept the scoring even at 2 -2 at half time with two fantastic goals. After a second half reshuffle Billy Lane supported in defence with good skill on the ball from Jamie Drury and Finlay Gill. Ferrybridge were unlucky with a late miss from Lynam, the score not reflecting the effort put in by the team. Game 2
In a return game Ferrybridge were just beaten 6-5 by Glen Juniors. A determined Ferrybridge side kept up the pressure throughout the match. Jamie Drury opened the scoring with and end to end run. Ben Bamforth played in goal with fantastic support from Mason Robinson and Luca Binsley, Logan Mouatt showed determination. The half time score was 4-1 to Glen Juniors; Joe Fenton scored a fabulous hatrick for Ferrybridge and Elliott Rhodes scoring a fantastic goal to make it even at 5-5. Substitutes Josh Robinson and Finlay Gill showed great support. Ferrybridge were unlucky to concede a goal in the final minutes, Glen Juniors stealing the win.
Sponsored Fund Raiser 'Hit the Bar' Challenge Sat 17th May
