Club announcement...
THE BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE HISTORY OF METHLEY UNITED AFC
The Pride of Methley is getting a new home
We are incredibly proud to announce that Methley United AFC has officially signed a long-term partnership with Castleford Rugby Union, securing the use of the Pinfold Lane playing fields from August.
This is a huge step forward for our club — and an important one for the whole community.
Our recent member survey told us clearly that more pitches and better facilities in Methley were a priority. We listened, and this partnership goes a long way towards answering that.
Pinfold Lane gives us access to:
- More playing space
- Floodlights
- Toilets and running water
- Electricity
- Kitchen facilities
- Storage
There is work to do to improve the site over time, but the potential is enormous.
The blue area shows the land secured from August through our partnership.
The red area represents exciting longer-term opportunities we hope to explore as our vision develops.
We know an opportunity like this comes with responsibility. We are committed to working closely with local residents, Castleford Rugby Union, the FA and the council to make sure Pinfold Lane becomes a positive addition to the village.
To every volunteer, coach, player, parent, sponsor and supporter who has helped build this club — this is your achievement too.
More pitches. Better facilities. More football in Methley.
The next chapter starts now.
Chris Paul
Club Chairman
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🔴⚫ YOUR NEXT FOOTBALL CHAPTER STARTS HERE! ⚽🦁![]()
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With one of our girls heading off to become a netball superstar 🌟🏐, an outfield place has opened up in our Methley United Lionesses U12 squad THIS SEASON!![]()
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We’re a welcoming, competitive team playing in West Riding Girls Football League Division One, with a brilliant group of girls who work hard, support each other and love their football. ❤️![]()
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We’d love to hear from an enthusiastic player ready for her next challenge, whether she’s playing mixed football, playing JPL wanting to move to grassroots or looking to step up and develop her game. ⚽💪![]()
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Come along to training, meet the girls and see what we’re all about!![]()
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📲 Call or WhatsApp Gav: 07739576961![]()
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Please share and help us find our next Lioness! 🦁🔴⚫
🦈🔵 METHLEY SHARKS U8s – PLAYERS WANTED! ⚽️![]()
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🌟 GOT A BOY OR GIRL WHO LOVES FOOTBALL? 🌟![]()
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Methley Sharks U8s are looking for 2 more players to complete our squad, and we’d love to welcome some new faces to the team! 💙🖤![]()
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⚽ A little bit about us:![]()
🦈 We train at St Wilf’s Catholic School during the winter months.![]()
🌱 When the nights get lighter, we move to Methley Cricket Field.![]()
🏆 We play matches on a Saturday.![]()
🤝 As a newly formed team, we’ll be joining the league around Christmas time, so there’s still plenty of time for the players to gel, build friendships and get to know each other before the competitive games begin!![]()
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💙 Boys and girls are BOTH welcome! 💗![]()
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We’re looking for children who want to have fun, learn new skills, build confidence and be part of a team. It’s all about enjoying football, making friends and growing together! 🦈⚽️![]()
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🔥 ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT! 🔥![]()
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Why not come along for a trial session and see what you think? No pressure, just come down, meet the team and give it a go! 🙌![]()
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📩 Interested? Drop us a message for more details!![]()
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Let’s grow together and make something special! 💙🖤![]()
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UP THE SHARKS! 🦈⚽️
⚽️ Methley U8 Strikers – Match Report ⚽️![]()
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The Strikers were back in action today against a tough, skilful and physical opposition, and we knew we were going to be in for a battle! 💪![]()
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But as always, the boys approached the game with their trademark never-say-die attitude, refusing to give up and putting everything into their performances from the first whistle to the last. 👏![]()
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We put in some strong tackles, played some lovely football and, most importantly, kept smiling from start to finish! ❤️🖤![]()
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These are the games that show just how much the boys are developing, not just as footballers but as a team. Every single one of them should be incredibly proud of their performances today, and as coaches, we certainly are! 🙌![]()
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🏆 Player Awards 🏆![]()
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⭐️ Coaches’ Player – Thomas![]()
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Thomas put in his best performance yet! He gave absolutely everything today, adapting brilliantly to different positions and showing a fantastic understanding of the game. His reading of play was superb, and he really stepped up when the team needed him. A brilliant performance, Thomas! 👏![]()
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⭐️ Parents’ Player – Finley![]()
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A rock-solid performance from Finley, who was a driving force going forward while putting in some fantastic tackles at the other end. 💪 And as if that wasn’t enough, he popped up with his first goal of the season! ⚽️🔥 What a way to celebrate your birthday! 🎂🥳 Hopefully, that’s the first of many!![]()
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A tough test today, but the boys showed determination, teamwork and smiles in abundance. They continue to make us proud every single week, and we wouldn’t swap this group for anything! ❤️🖤![]()
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Same team, same madness, different weekend… 😎⚽️
U12 white lions came out on top today in what’s always a tough fixture ! Well done lads !! Onto the next 2 wins out of 3 is fantastic start to the season. ![]()
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Onwards & upwards together ⚽️💙
⭐️ MATCH REPORT: ![]()
MAVS 0 - PONTE 1![]()
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Well, it had to happen eventually… the mighty Methley Mavericks suffered their first defeat of the season today, going down 1-0 in a closely contested battle with Pontefract Collieries Yellows. ⚽️![]()
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Down to just one sub, but very much here for a lovely time, the Mavs started brightly. Unfortunately, it soon became apparent that Pontefract were NOT just here for a lovely time. They were here to bloody win. How rude. 😂![]()
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The Methley goalkeeper for the first half (me 🙋♀️) was forced into far more involvement than she’d signed up for. Touching the ball, making saves, coming out to clear things… absolutely outrageous behaviour. I was under the impression this was supposed to be a leisurely Sunday afternoon with friends.![]()
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Thankfully, the defence were brilliant throughout. Laura, Al, Debs, Helen and Leanne were solid, putting in tackles, clearing danger and generally doing their best to ensure the elderly woman between the sticks didn’t have to move too much. Helen also smashed it in her first full stint in charge of the defence. We were looking solid!! ![]()
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Well… apart from one unfortunate 30-second spell.![]()
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One of Pontefract’s players, who appeared to be approximately 17 years old and capable of running at 120mph, managed to sneak between the Methley centre back and goalkeeper. What followed was a masterclass in defensive communication, along the lines of:![]()
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“I don’t want it, you have it!”![]()
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“Well, I don’t bloody want it either!”![]()
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And while we politely debated whose responsibility the ball was, the young whippet simply nipped through and slotted it past the ageing keeper. Honestly, no respect for her elders whatsoever. 🤦♀️😂![]()
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1-0 Pontefract.![]()
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But the Mavs weren’t finished! We dug in, battled hard and created some cracking chances. Ang, Pam and Jem Cook all went close, and Ella worked her socks off creating chances in the middle of the park.. but the Pontefract goalkeeper was having absolutely none of it, commanding her box like Napoleon at the Battle of Austerlitz. Nothing was getting past her, despite our best efforts to negotiate otherwise.![]()
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The second half saw plenty of battling, some lovely football and a few moments where we were convinced an equaliser was coming. Sadly, the football gods had other plans, and the final whistle confirmed our first defeat of the season. Rude, frankly.![]()
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But fair play to Pontefract, who played some great football, worked incredibly hard and were worthy opponents in a really competitive game played in excellent spirits. 👏![]()
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Special mentions go to:![]()
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🍸 Ang – Opposition Player of the Match, taking home the prestigious award of GIN IN A CAN. Arguably the greatest individual prize in grassroots football.![]()
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👏 Debs and Leanne – both singled out by the referee for having their best games yet! Absolutely brilliant performances from the pair of them. Although we’re now wondering quite how closely this referee has been following our season. 👀😂![]()
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So, a frustrating result, a few aching limbs, one bruised ego in goal, and our unbeaten record consigned to the history books.![]()
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But did we still have a lovely time? Of course we bloody did. ❤️![]()
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Another Sunday afternoon spent running around a football pitch with this fabulous bunch of women, laughing, battling and occasionally communicating like a group of people who’ve never met before.![]()
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Up the Mavs! ⚽️
MATCH REPORT![]()
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Horsforth JFC Cobras vs Methley Utd Vipers![]()
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Today our Vipers were back in Adel, for another cup game against Horsforth JFC, this time Cobras and not Pythons.![]()
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A fantastic team performance saw our Vipers win their 2nd cup group match 4-0. From the opening whistle we were straight into the game, passing around well, and getting plenty of shots off that were brilliantly saved by the Horsforth keeper. ![]()
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It wasn’t until midway through the second half, we finally broke the deadlock, with a well worked goal from Tomas, which was quickly followed up with a second goal from Lucas and a late double from Henry. ![]()
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There was some resolute defending, things we worked on in training coming off, forcing a player wide and not allowing them to come inside, and this gave us our first clean sheet of the season.![]()
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Finley led the side as captain today after his performance on the pitch last week. ![]()
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Players of the Match;![]()
Coaches was Max, who listened well to instructions given to him before he went on, and carried out effectively — well done! ![]()
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Opposition went to Tomas for his constant driving with the ball, but also his work rate in trying to retrieve the ball — great job!![]()
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Well done, Vipers — a fantastic team effort from everyone!![]()
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The u11s Whites travelled to Holbeck this morning in the cup proudly wearing their new away kit with thanks to our sponsor Hartley and Betts electrical contractors. A brilliant performance from every player this morning in a great battle and closely fought cup tie. There was some brilliant defensive work from Alex, Ethan, Zach, Jesse and Carter who battled to win the ball but stayed calm and played some amazing balls forward. Aaron, joe and Harry worked hard on the left and right side of midfield driving forward with some impressive runs and passing between them and Thomas was on fire up front bagging himself 4 goals including a wonder goal which Aaron assured me should go down as a bicycle kick. Riley was strong in goal with some good distribution and an absolutely fantastic save 2nd half to keep us in front. Zach opened the scoring with a goal from the kick in which touched the keepers hand briefly before going in the net. The other 4 goals came from Thomas with assists from Aaron and Alex. Player of the match to Alex for not only his fantastic defensive play but also his forward play today. Captain to Jesse for his brilliant passing, interceptions and cool head under pressure. Teammate chosen by the players went to Zach.
METHLEY UNITED U14 WHITES 8️⃣–0️⃣ RICCALL UNITED![]()
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A superb all-round team performance from Methley U14 Whites this morning saw us run out convincing 8-0 winners against Riccall United. ![]()
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Olly Y got us up and running in the 4th minute before Dylan (15’), Seth (25’), Charlie (27’) and a Riccall own goal (32’) from a Luca cross sent Methley into the break with a commanding 5-0 lead! 👏![]()
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After a slow start to the second half, the lads soon found their rhythm again. Oliver R tapped home from close range following another great Luca cross (50’), Seth grabbed his second of the game on (54’) and Teddy rounded off the scoring in the 66th minute meaning all outfield players now have their name on the scoresheet. A fantastic achievement only four games into the season. ![]()
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🛡️ Again, a disciplined and organised defence ensured a fourth clean sheet in a row and gave keeper Logan very little to do 🧤 ![]()
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🏆 Coaches’ Player: Lucas![]()
🏆 Opposition Coaches’ Player: Noah F![]()
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👏 A brilliant team effort all round. Keep it going, lads! 🔴⚫![]()
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#MethleyUnited U14Whites - Proudly sponsored by Methley Scaffolding Ltd.
The U11 Panthers are just loving their football! There’s a real buzz when they get together, the team energy is absolutely brilliant. ![]()
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We welcomed Rothwell Juniors Blacks to a football-packed Church Lane today. A fantastic opening quarter from Methley set the tone for another game where every player worked hard and contributed. ![]()
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Everything clicked, a reward for their efforts in training and taking a great attitude onto the pitch. Loved the vocals today, the girls really encouraged and supported each other. ![]()
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Goal scorers: Alice(3), Macey(2) and Aurora. ![]()
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Shout out to Bethany for a superb goal line clearance, her sprint back to clear it early on epitomised the Panthers’ commitment today. And we can’t not mention Macey’s Cruyff turn before bending it into the top far corner!! ![]()
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Another entertaining Saturday morning Panthers, keep up the hard work ❤️🖤❤️![]()
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Coaches’ Player - Macey![]()
Parents’ Player - Annie![]()
Opposition Player - Alice
🌈 Thunder and Rainbows 🌈 ![]()
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Thunder made the short journey to Wakey Owls this morning, in a match where both teams felt the wind was another player against them! ![]()
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🌟 Margo – Some wicked saves today! 🧤 The wind was like another attacker for you to deal with, but you stood strong and pulled off some cracking stops!![]()
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🌟 Hattie – Lovely to have you back out there having a run! ❤️ You’re still learning the ropes, and every game is another step forward. Keep going, kiddo!![]()
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🌟 Emilia – Fearless yet again in defence! 💪 Nothing seems to faze you, and you just keep throwing yourself into the battle!![]()
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🌟 Lucy – Those long legs are ALWAYS getting in the way! 😂⚽ Making life difficult for anyone trying to get past you!![]()
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🌟 Dixie – Clearing shots, pressing forward and TWO absolute TOP BINS! 🚀🔥 ![]()
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🌟 Polly – Outstanding today! Your understanding of the game is growing by the week, and you spotted and executed so many attacking plays. Brilliant footballing brain on show! 🧠⚽![]()
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🌟🏆 COACH’S PLAYER – MIA ⚽️![]()
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What a battling performance! 💥 Strong tackles, fighting for every ball and endless shots on goal. You never stopped trying, and that determination shone through. ❤️ ![]()
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🌟🏆 PARENT’S PLAYER ⚽️![]()
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🌟 Savannah – Running those legs off AGAIN! 🏃♀️💨 Getting stuck in, chasing everything and giving it your all. The energy levels are unreal! ![]()
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#upthethunder
The u15 Whites are fortunate enough to have a brilliant sponsor Manning Stainton Estate Agents, who have supported the team for 3 seasons now. Their support means a lot and the boys really look the part in their away kits. We can’t thank them enough!![]()
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We also had the talented Brogan Photo at our most recent fixture, who got some fantastic shots of the lads during the game. They won 4-2 against Farsley in a really good advert for grassroots football 💙🖤⚽️
Wish the boys luck going into what’s always a very tough fixture ! I’m sure they will do us all proud
⚽️ Methley U8 Strikers – Match Report ⚽️![]()
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Another super performance from the boys this week in a game that had a bit of everything! 👏⚽️![]()
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We had individual brilliance, goal-line clearances, superb passing and plenty of determination on display, with the boys once again giving everything for each other from start to finish. 💪![]()
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The boys are continuing to prove themselves week after week, putting in some class performances and showing just how much they are developing as a team. The improvement is brilliant to see, and they should all be incredibly proud of themselves. ❤️🖤![]()
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And this week’s teamwork was perfectly summed up by the parents’ Player of the Match votes… every single parent picked a different player! 😂👏![]()
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Usually we’re trying to decide who deserves the award, but this week the boys made it absolutely impossible to pick just one individual player — which says everything about how well they worked together.![]()
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⭐️ Coaches’ Player – Jacob ⭐️![]()
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Jacob was brilliant this week, using some fantastic dribbling to take players on and causing the opposition plenty of problems throughout the game. He was confident on the ball and always looking to make things happen. 👏⚽️![]()
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Another brilliant performance from the Strikers. The boys just keep getting better, and watching them grow in confidence and ability every week is an absolute pleasure. ❤️🖤![]()
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Same team, same madness, different weekend… 😎⚽️
Methley United U14 boys faced old friends and rivals Altofts Juniors Saturday morning for hopefully another competitive match. The sun was shining with fresh dew still on the pitch, they were great conditions for football. It was brilliant to see that Methley’s performance was just as good. ![]()
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From the very first whistle the Methley lads were at full speed, moving the ball around, keeping possession and dominating play. They created chance after chance but couldn’t get the ball in the net, with the Altofts keeper busy but not really tested. It wasn’t until the 25th minute that the deadlock was broken, with a beautiful corner from Luca swept into the net from close range by Jake. The intentisity saw a slight dip from Methley after the goal but they went into half time the better team.![]()
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The second half started as the first finished and Methley were playing some really nice football. Defence was strong and composed, midfield controlled the game and the forwards were constantly pulling opposition players all over and creating chances galore. After 5 minutes another dangerous corner from Luca saw an unfortunate Altofts player deflect the ball into his own net. Methley pressed their advantage and went on to score 2 more goals from Corey and Roscoe. A late penalty converted by Luca sore Methley finish 5-0 winners.![]()
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That’s 3 wins from 3 for Methley, with 0 goals conceded.![]()
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Opposition player of the match was given to Noah F for a commanding performance at the back, not allowing Altofts a sniff. Coaches player was won by Noah H, who controlled the game from midfield and who’s work rate off the ball is something to behold.
As a club we have talked about the deterioration in the behaviour in grassroots football and as a club we have asked all coaches, parents and players to set an example, stand out from the crowd and ensure, however others behave we do things the right way every time. We enjoy the games and we show respect on the sidelines and on the pitch.![]()
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It delights me that again one of our teams have received some really positive feedback from a Garforth League - Football League representative who was watching the Tornadoes games today.![]()
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It’s been a great start to the season for both our U7s Tornadoes and Hurricanes. Players, coaches and parents but above all this feedback is just brilliant. Thank you all ❤️⚽️❤️