Ledbury Swifts FC

Under 12s United Reports - 2007-08

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Sun Apr 27 - IMI Mouldings Cup - Final
Greyhound City Sports - 3
Ledbury Swifts United - 1

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Sun Apr 20 - League Match 18
Ledbury Swifts United - 1
Ross Juniors Colts - 0
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Sun Apr 13 - League Match 17
Pegasus Colts - 4
Ledbury Swifts United - 3
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Sun Mar 09 - League Match 16
Ledbury Swifts United - 6
Pegasus Colts - 2
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Sun Mar 02 - IMI Mouldings Cup Semi-Final
Ledbury Swifts United - 1
Hinton - 0
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Sun Feb 24 - League Match 15
Ledbury Swifts United - 3
Hinton - 1
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Sun Feb 17 - League Match 14
Credenhill - 3
Ledbury Swifts United - 2
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Sun Feb 10 - IMI Mouldings Cup Round 2
Ledbury Swifts United - 2
Woofferton - 1
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Sun Feb 03 - League Match 13
Ledbury Swifts United - 0
Leominster Minors - 2
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Sun Jan 20 - League Match 12
Weston Rebels - 8
Ledbury Swifts United - 0
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Sun Jan 13 - IMI Mouldings Cup Round 1
Ledbury Swifts United - Home walkover
Bromyard Town
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Sun Dec 16 - League Match 11
Westfields - 2
Ledbury Swifts United - 2
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Sun Dec 02 - HFA Cup Round 2
Ledbury Swifts United - 1
Wellington - 2
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Sun Nov 11 - League Match 10
Leominster Minors - 0
Ledbury Swifts United - 1
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Sun Nov 04 - HFA Cup Round 1
Ledbury Swifts United - 5
Kington Town - 2
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Sun Oct 28 - League Match 9
Ledbury Swifts Rovers - 0
Ledbury Swifts United - 9
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Sun Oct 21 - League Match 8
Ledbury Swifts United - 2
Weston Rebels - 5
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Sun Oct 14 - League Match 7
Hinton - 1
Ledbury Swifts United - 3
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Sun Oct 07 - League Match 6
Ledbury Swifts United - 1
Credenhill - 0
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Sun Sep 30 - League Match 5
Bartestree - 3
Ledbury Swifts United - 4 (Pritchard 4)
High tension games are now coming thick and fast for Swifts; last week they secured a narrow 4-3 victory against Bartestree in the dying seconds of the game only to be rewarded this week with the visit of the in form and table-topping team from Credenhill. Once again this match was played in ideal weather conditions at United’s Ross Road home ground and with good support from both sets of parents. United set the early pace as their extremely hard working central midfield partnership of Daniel Sewell, Mathew Pickering and William Notley set out their stall to limit Credenhill’s passing game. This tactic appeared to work well and was rewarded by two early runs and shots from Sewell and a thundering header from Ben Butler who was denied a goal for the second week running by the cross bar. Inevitably Credenhill did launch counter attacks of their own, but could find no way past the outstanding William Notley who provided excellent cover for his central defenders from the first minute to the last. Even when Credenhill switched play to the flanks, they found Charlie McCarthy at left back and James Charlesworth at right back in fine form. Eventually the deadlock was broken after 20 minutes when Thomas Coleman broke free on the left wing and played the ball into the path of Daniel O’Neill who had overlapped him from his central midfield position. Daniel surged forward to the goal line and crossed the ball low and firm into the Credenhill penalty box where Jack Pritchard was well placed to volley the ball home from short range. Inevitably the first half was a closely contested affair. However, United were able to draw on their strength in depth as Joe Llewellin, Joseph Morris and Tom Brain all made vital contributions in midfield. The second half also started positively for United with Sewell assuming the striking role and going extremely close to extending United’s score on two occasions. The second half was then interrupted from almost 30 minutes due to a serious knee injury to Thomas Coleman. Unfortunately an ambulance was needed to take Thomas to hospital. With the tie in the balance it was critical that United were fully focused at the re-start of play as their concentration was immediately tested by a number of attacking moves from Credenhill. As against Bartestree in the previous week, Ben Butler and Kasihta Machae playing in central defence for United, were in a mean mood and their reading of the game and resolute determination to keep a clean sheet was obvious to everyone watching. The main Credenhill striker did break free on one occasion. However, Jonathan Gooch made himself as large as possible in the United goal, in text book fashion, and prevented a direct strike on goal. Finally to the great relief of Swifts supporters and management, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game enabling United to secure a vital 1-0 victory. Swifts would like to thank Credenhill for a great game and for their support for Thomas Coleman who we all hope makes a speedy recovery.


Sun Sep 30 - League Match 4
Bartestree - 3
Ledbury Swifts United - 4 (Pritchard 4)
The match was played in excellent conditions with the Swifts having the initial advantage of playing down the slope. This advantage appeared to pay dividends in minutes as Daniel Sewell released Jack Pritchard with two fine through balls. Jack’s first shot just missed the right hand up-right, but he made amends moments later when scored with a deft touch which sent the Bartestree goal keeper the wrong way. Swifts almost scored a second minutes later when Daniel O’Neill capped a fine run with a firm shot which was just saved by the Bartestree keeper. As expected, Bartestree overcame their initial shock at conceding an early goal and started to play some excellent passing football in midfield. Their strong running right winger and inventive striker also caused the Swifts extensive problems. However, Swifts defence of Charlie McCarthy, Kasihta Machae, Ben Butler and James Charlesworth all held firm and each made vital clearances. Eventually, however, Bartestree’s excellent period of play resulted in an equalising goal which they then quickly extended to a 3-1 lead with some well taken goals from their ever threatening right winger. With the game apparently slipping away, the Swifts midfield of Joe Llewellin, Sewell, O’Neill, Thomas Coleman and William Notley dug deep into their reserves to launch an epic fight back. William was particularly successful in breaking up the Bartestree attacks and Joe and Thomas gave the important width to the Swifts play which created more space for Sewell and O’Neill to launch central midfield counter attacks. One such counter attack led by O’Neill resulted in a fine lob from Llewellin which almost crept in just under the bar. Fortunately, however, as the Bartestree keeper parried the ball away, Jack Pritchard was on hand at the left post to volley it into the net. This was immediately followed by another fine through ball from Sewell into the path of Pritchard. Jack controlled the ball and scored an equalising goal and his second hat trick of the season with a firm low shot to set up an epic second half. The second half was an unbelievable experience as Bartestree camped in the Swifts half for the first 20 minutes. However, an incredible defensive display by the whole of the Swifts team including two solid second half performances from Toby Lee and Tom Brain and two amazing saves from Jonathan Gooch in the Swifts goal kept Bartestree at bay. It was particularly rewarding to see the whole team operate as such an effective unit. As the game drew to a close and a 3-3 draw seemed inevitable, tired legs and injuries started to materialise. However, a number of carefully judged substitutions kept the Swifts going and in the dying seconds of the game Thomas Coleman broke free from midfield and played the pass of the match into the path of the advancing Jack Pritchard and Daniel Sewell who both used their growing experience to stay on side. With every parent’s nerves on edge, Jack Pritchard got to the ball first and advanced quickly on the Bartestree goal before rifling a right foot shot past the stranded Bartestree goalkeeper. The pent up anxiety of the whole team and their parents was released in micro second as a loud cheer rose up. This was quickly followed by second cheer moments later as the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game and the Swifts recorded an excellent 4-3 victory.


Sun Sep 23 - League Match 3
Ledbury Swifts United - 9 (Sewell 3 (1 pen), Pickering 2, O'Neill, Pritchard, Coleman, McCarthy)
Ledbury Swifts Rovers - 0
United started very well and enjoyed a lot of early possession, but found the Rovers defence to be very resilient. Eventually the deadlock was broken when Jack Pritchard passed diagonally forward to Charlie McCarthy on the right wing. Charlie moved forward and crossed the ball into the penalty area where Daniel O’Neill was waiting to sweep the ball home for a good team goal. A second goal quickly followed when a well taken corner was neatly headed home by Daniel Sewell. More goals quickly followed with Daniel Sewell bagging a second and Mathew Pickering and Jack Pritchard also getting on the score sheet. As the match approached the end of the first half, the Rovers initiated a number of counter attacks, but on the majority of occasions found the United defence of James Charlesworth, Joseph Morris, Kasihta Machae and Joe Llewellin alert to the danger. On the occasions when the Rovers did bear down on the United goal, Jonathan Gooch demonstrated his sharpness of mind in making a number of timely interceptions. The second half, like the first, was played with great spirit and great professionalism on both sides. The United midfield continued to set the foundation as they had in the first half with William Notley and Tom Brain being particularly dominant in the holding midfield role. The Rovers also played in a very determined manner and were unlucky to have a penalty awarded against them. Sewell converted from the penalty spot to secure his hat trick. Further close range goals were scored by Mathew Pickering and Thomas Coleman and Toby Lee had a shot just turned wide. McCarthy then added the icing on the cake with a superbly taken free kick which looped over the Rovers goal keeper.

Sun Sep 16 - League Match 2
Ledbury Swifts United - 2 (Pritchard 2)
Westfields - 0
Swifts and Westfields both lost on the opening day of the season so both were eager to get their seasons back on track. The match also had some further interest with two former Ledbury players in the Westfields team. The match was played in ideal weather conditions and on an excellent pitch and began with some enterprising play from both sides. Swifts, in particular, began very competitively and with a high level of team discipline which resulted in a number of early chances. Jack Pritchard and Daniel Sewell both had early shots and Ben Butler went extremely close to opening the scoring with a fine header. Although the opening goal did not come immediately, the Swifts kept to their game of competing strongly in central midfield, playing early balls forward and using the width of the pitch wherever possible. Charlie McCarthy, Thomas Coleman, Tom Brain and Toby Lee all made telling contributions on the wings. Sewell, Daniel O’Neill, Mathew Pickering and William Notley also took learnings from recent training sessions and made passing a key component of their game. Indeed a fine passing move down the right wing and an excellent unselfish pass from Sewell into the feet of Pritchard enabled Jack to open the scoring on the 20 minute mark with a simple side foot into the goal. Inevitably Westfields responded with a strong passage of play themselves and in particular their striker and right winger were very threatening for the balance of the first half. However, the Swifts defence strengthened by the return of Butler and protected by Notley in the holding midfield role never looked under serious threat. As the second half got underway the Swifts knew that it would be critically important to score a second goal to effectively kill the tie. That goal duly came when the Swifts midfield won the ball and played another early ball forward to the right of the penalty area. Pritchard just managed to get to the ball first and under pressure from the Westfield defender lobbed the keeper to score an excellent second goal. Westfields changed their formation immediately to go 3-4-3 which required a change in the Swifts formation. Rewardingly Swifts demonstrated good flexibility and continuing discipline and coped with this change in a very professional manner. Kasihta Machae, in particular, had an excellent second half at left back and along with Butler was supported in defence by very positive performances from Joseph Morris and James Charlesworth. Although Jonathan Gooch had a relatively quiet game in goal, his captaincy and excellent handling were crucial in securing this vital win.

Sun Sep 09 - League Match 1
Ross Juniors Colts - 4
Ledbury Swifts United - 1 (Pritchard)
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Wed Sep 05 - Friendly Match
Ledbury Swifts United - 11 (Pritchard 5, O'Neill 2, McCarthy, Sewell, Pickering, Notley)
Bromyard Town - 2
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