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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A brilliant session tonight from our new Methley u8 sharks !! All had a great attitude and will make a fantastic team ❤️
We still have a few places available for our new u8 team. If anyone’s interested please contact the number on the flyer & coach will help you out with any questions. ![]()
Training Tuesdays - 6pm ![]()
Games eventually will be on Saturdays - ![]()
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Thanks 🙏
Tough game for the U11 Reds on Saturday but they played some great football,they should be really proud of the performance they put in and will be in for a great season if they continue working as a team.![]()
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Parents player went to Bo, an amazing debut and bought some great energy ![]()
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Coaches player, Harison controlled the defence and brought the ball out of defence brilliantly ![]()
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Team mate Oliver, great energy and runs going forward and battled well in midfield
Two incredible performances from the newly formed ladies teams this afternoon with both coming away with hard fought wins. ![]()
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Methley Rangers 2 - 1 Amaranth ![]()
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Methley Mavericks 3 - 2 Featherstone Rovers ![]()
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(Unfortunately the Rangers were too exhausted for a photo this week)
Fantastic performance from the Strikers this morning, great football and teamwork throughout with huge smiles on their faces from start to finish. ![]()
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Coaches Player Jacob![]()
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Parents player Kye ![]()
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Special mention to Thomas for a cracking debut
⚽ MATCH REPORT ⚽![]()
Horsforth JFC Pythons vs Methley Utd Vipers![]()
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🐍 Second Snake-Off of the Season! 🐍![]()
A Sunday morning trip to Adel today for the Vipers against a strong Horsforth team! What a game it was! First half was end-to-end stuff with both teams tackling, blocking, making runs and having shots!![]()
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Into the second half and Vipers turned up the tempo and another tight battle followed, both teams throwing everything forward and both defences working hard to keep any attackers at bay.![]()
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Goals on the day came from Tomas, Henry and Max. ⚽⚽⚽![]()
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Assists came from Cristian, Max, Tomas, H and Roman ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️![]()
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🏆 Coaches Player of the Match: Henry — ran to find space, listened to instructions, scored goals and provided an assist. He played where we asked and got stuck in!![]()
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🏆 Opposition Player of the Match: Tomas — all over the pitch making runs, putting in crosses, and getting himself on the scoresheet.![]()
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Brilliant effort today from this brilliant team. The passes and teamwork improving every week. Really proud of them! 💪🐍![]()
#MethleyVipers #U10Football #GrassrootsFootball #YouthFootball![]()
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Thanks to our sponsors: SV Installations Beauty and Nails bylaura Barrett Steel Ltd and Arlo’s Army
Pontefract Collieries FC vs Methley Lionesses ⚽️![]()
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First game of the season for our U8 ![]()
girls yesterday and what a match!! Well done everyone. ![]()
If any Year 3 girls would like to join please get in touch! We train Monday evenings and play on Saturdays.
Game week 2 for our U10 Vipers, making the trip over to Adel for another snake-off. Pythons vs Vipers, 🐍 vs 🐍
Methley Rebels U13s 11-1 North East Leeds U13s![]()
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A landmark day, a landmark performance.![]()
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Methley Rebels U13s became the first team to kick off a competitive fixture on the brand-new Pinfold Lane pitch, and what a way to christen it.![]()
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Following promotion last season, the Rebels announced their arrival in emphatic fashion with a stunning 11-1 victory over North East Leeds.![]()
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If anyone was wondering whether this talented group could make the step up, they got their answer loud and clear.![]()
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The secret sauce behind this Rebels team remains the same, Hunger. Togetherness, Work ethic. Every player gives everything for the badge, they hunt in packs, they play for each other, and week after week they leave absolutely nothing on the pitch.![]()
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From the first whistle, the Rebels roared out of the blocks. A relentless high press pinned North East Leeds deep inside their own half for long periods, while electric attacking play down both flanks and sharp, aggressive defending created the perfect cocktail for success. The visitors simply had no answer to the intensity and quality on display.![]()
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Despite conceding a late penalty, *Liliana* enjoyed a confident afternoon between the sticks. She looked assured throughout, commanded her area well and was unlucky not to come away with an even cleaner scoreline.![]()
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In defence, *Effie* was coolness personified. Calm in possession, strong in the tackle and always looking to play forward, she helped set the tone for another dominant team performance.![]()
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Alongside her, *Nancy* was outstanding. Brave, composed and dominant throughout, she stepped in repeatedly to win possession and immediately turn defence into attack. It was a display full of maturity and quality, earning her the coaches' Player of the Match award.![]()
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*Kate* was simply superb. She seemed to be everywhere, winning countless tackles and cutting out attack after attack with some excellent interceptions in one of her best performances in a Rebels shirt.![]()
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The tireless *Orlaith* covered every blade of grass once again. Her energy levels were incredible as she repeatedly regained possession and kept the Rebels on the front foot. A vital cog in this well-oiled machine.![]()
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*Amelie* produced another typically busy and destructive display. She worked her socks off from start to finish, driving the team forward at every opportunity and causing constant problems for the opposition.![]()
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Down the right, *Florence* was causing absolute mayhem. Her pace and direct running created chance after chance, contributing several assists before deservedly capping an excellent performance with a fine goal of her own.![]()
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Making her Rebels debut, *Mazie* slotted into the side as though she had been there for years. Operating in the heart of midfield, she showed composure, intelligence and endless work rate. Her excellent display was rewarded with a lovely finish to open her Rebels account, and she was deservedly recognised by North East Leeds as their Opposition Player of the Match.![]()
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Over on the left, *Iris* was simply unplayable. Time and again she tormented defenders with her electric running and dazzling footwork. It genuinely felt like she couldn't be tackled. Her reward was a magnificent four-goal haul, but her overall contribution went far beyond the scoresheet as she caused havoc every time she touched the ball.![]()
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*Bella* had the look of a player determined to make history. She scored the very first goal ever recorded at Pinfold Lane and apparently enjoyed it so much that she went on to score another four. North East Leeds simply had no answer to her movement, finishing and relentless attacking threat. An absolutely sensational performance that earned her Player of the Match award.![]()
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There will undoubtedly be tougher tests ahead this season following promotion, but this performance sent out an early warning to the rest of the league.![]()
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If the Rebels continue to play with this level of intensity, teamwork and belief, no side will relish facing them.![]()
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On this form, Methley Rebels will give absolutely anyone a game. 💚⚽️💪
A great start to the season for our Thunder girls today. Making their debut in Division 1 away to Calverley. It was a great match, which saw Margot get parent’s player and Megan get coach’s player. ⚽️⚽️🌟🌟🏆🏆![]()
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We then celebrated a special birthday with some arcade fun - Happy Birthday D! ❤️ ![]()
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An extra special shout out to one of our parents - Ste. He has set himself the challenge of running to every one of our matches, home and away! He started this morning at 5.30am with a 16mile run to Calverley’s home ground 😮 Ste is raising funds for our Thunder girls. If you’d like to donate and support Ste, and the girls, please follow the link in the comments ❤️![]()
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#upthethunder
🔵⚫️ MONK FRYSTON 0–9 METHLEY UNITED U14 🔴⚫![]()
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Our 26/27 season kicked off this morning with an away trip to Monk Fryston, and what a way to start! The lads were looking fresh in their brand-new home kits, proudly sponsored by Methley Scaffolding Ltd. ![]()
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From the first whistle, Methley got off to a positive and convincing start, moving the ball well and putting Monk Fryston under pressure.![]()
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⚽ 4’ – 0-1![]()
Corey opened the scoring after just four minutes, finishing off a great move following a superb assist from centre-back Oliver Y.![]()
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Methley continued to press and dominate possession, and on 20 minutes, Oliver R turned provider, setting up new boy Seth for a fantastic debut goal! ⚽![]()
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The boys were playing some great football and Corey grabbed his second of the morning on 27 minutes, making it 0-3.![]()
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Methley were now looking dominant in possession and went close on a number of occasions before left-wing substitute Blake tapped home a dangerous ball across the face of goal from Luca to make it 0-4 after 31 minutes.![]()
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A debut assist for Noah H just two minutes later meant Lucas made it 0-5 and there was still time for another before the break, with Jake producing a fantastic effort to make it 0-6 just before half time. 🔥![]()
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🗣️ Half-time message: “Composure & keep playing football” and the boys certainly didn’t disappoint.![]()
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Working hard together as a team, Methley continued exactly where they left off. 42 minutes brought another debut goal, with Noah F finding the net with a fantastic finish to make it 0-7 ⚽👏![]()
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There was barely time to blink before Blake grabbed his second on 44 minutes, finishing after a pinpoint through ball from Corey. 0-8![]()
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The dominance continued, with Methley controlling the game and creating chance after chance.![]()
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Dylan rounded off a fantastic team display by scoring Methley’s ninth on 65 minutes. ![]()
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An all-round fantastic effort from the Methley boys this morning. A convincing victory, a clean sheet, three points and 15 very happy lads! 😁![]()
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A brilliant way to start the 2026/27 season. Plenty of positives to take forward and plenty more to come from this group!
Great season opener from the u11 Panthers!! We welcomed Pontefract Collieries to Church Lane for a real crowd pleaser. ![]()
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Biggest shout out today goes to the team synergy!! Rotations, subs, quarter changes were seamless as each player came on and did their thing with style. They worked really hard in every position and were creative and determined. This led to impressive passages of play and plenty of pressure from the Reds. ![]()
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Goal scorers were Aurora, Elle, Alice and Macey with Ruby and Bethany playing big roles in setting them up. ![]()
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It really was a complete full team performance today. Well played Panthers ❤️🖤❤️![]()
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Coaches’ Player - Bethany![]()
Parents’ Player - Elle![]()
Opposition Player - Aurora
🚨 MATCHDAY PREVIEW 🚨![]()
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The wait is finally over! Methley United Reserves kick off their new league season tomorrow with a tough away fixture against Halifax Amateurs.![]()
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It’s the first league game of the campaign for our newly built squad, and the lads are ready to leave everything on the pitch. We hope to start the season on the right foot and bring those 3 points back home! 💪🔴⚫![]()
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🆚 Halifax Amateurs![]()
🏆 League Match 1![]()
📍 Away Blackwall Lane HX6 2UB , 2 p.m.
Woodkirk Valley Reserves 1-2 Methley United (1ST)![]()
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What a way to start the season! 🚀 Our Open Age 1st team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against last season's runaway Division 5 champions, Woodkirk.![]()
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The game started a bit slow for the lads. Just 10 minutes in, Woodkirk took the lead after a deflected shot from outside the box caught our keeper off guard. But the response was immediate. A few tactical changes from Adam completely turned the tide. Methley dominated the rest of the half, pinning Woodkirk in their own box and even hitting the woodwork. Unfortunately, the Woodkirk keeper pulled off some brilliant saves to keep it 1-0 at the break.![]()
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We kept the pressure dialled up in the second half, and the breakthrough finally came! Marius Chiorescu levelled the scoring with a brilliant flick from a great low cross by Kieran Brewerton. 🎯![]()
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Woodkirk threw everything they had left at us, but they got caught out on the counter. Last year’s MVP, James Clayson, who absolutely bossed the wing all game, whipped a dangerous low cross into the 5-yard box. The keeper couldn't hold it, and our striker, Ordish, was there to smash home the rebound! ⚽🔥 2-1 up with 20 minutes to go!![]()
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Woodkirk pushed hard for an equaliser, but our defensive wall held firm. New signing Jake Palma-Brook and Keelan Woods were absolute rocks at the back, giving the opposition absolutely nothing. 🧱![]()
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🏆 Man of the Match: Marius Chiorescu – Led the second-half comeback with a masterclass performance (and completely rattled the opposition!).![]()
👏 Special Mentions: Jake Palma-Brook , Keelan Woods, James Clayson, and Kieran Brewerton.![]()
Up the Methley! 🔴⚫
U8 Warriors welcomed Colton for the first home game of the season.![]()
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It turned out to be a fast and frantic game throughout with little let up in the pace throughout.![]()
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Isaac was captain for the day and started the game marshaling the defence, the 1st quarter caught the warriors a little cold as Colton started very quickly.![]()
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The warriors woke up in the 2nd quarter and started to battle for the ball with more ferocity to match there opponents. G made a number of great saves as Warriors hung in there. They started to carry a goal threat as Henry S started to probe there defence. James was playing like he had never been away and set the tone for a spirited fightback with his relentless running and tackling.![]()
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The 3rd quarter brought some lovely link up play with Teddy L growing into the game and George causing problems with some brilliant runs down the left.![]()
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Henry K was starting to get a round the pitch to thwart Colton's attack and the game was end to end and very even. Reggie was growing into the game and having an impact in defence and going forward.![]()
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The 4th quarter briefly threatened a come back as Teddy G clipped one in the top corner after a sublime passing by Teddy L. Teddy G then turned provider as Henry S cuddled one over the line. Could they?? Surely not?? Nope, Colton quickly got back on the front foot as the game came to an end with the boys exhausted as they gave it their all. ![]()
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Goals: Teddy G and Henry S![]()
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Opposition player: Henry S
⚽ U10 MATCH REPORT 6TH SEPTEMBER ⚽![]()
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Methley Utd Vipers vs Horsforth JFC Cobras![]()
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🐍 First Snake-Off of the Season! 🐍![]()
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A proper season-opener, with both sides feeling each other out in a cagey first 12 and a half minutes. End-to-end stuff in the middle of the park, but neither Vipers nor Cobras could find that breakthrough.![]()
As legs loosened up, the game really opened up in the second quarter — end-to-end action and a flurry of goals as both sides pushed forward looking for the edge.![]()
Into the second half and our Vipers turned up the tempo. Weeks of hard training on the running ground paid off, with energy levels holding strong. Another tight battle followed, both teams throwing everything forward and both keepers pulling off some outstanding saves to keep it close. 🧤🔥![]()
Into the final quarter, the game opened up yet again. A penalty against us was superbly saved by Joel to keep the Vipers in it! 🙌![]()
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Goals on the day came from Henry, Lucas, Roman and Tomas. ![]()
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🏆 Coaches Player of the Match: Tomas — ran his socks off all game, covering pretty much every blade of grass and working tirelessly for the team.![]()
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🏆 Opposition Player of the Match: Roman — same story, all over the pitch making runs, putting in tackles, and getting himself on the scoresheet too.![]()
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Brilliant effort from every one of our young Vipers today — proud of the fight, the energy, and the togetherness. More to come! 💪🐍![]()
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Thanks to our sponsors: SV Installations Beauty and Nails bylaura Barrett Steel Ltd Arlo’s Army
MATCH REPORT - 6th September 2026![]()
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🦁 GT Sports Girls 1–4 Methley Lions 🦁![]()
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Bobby ⚽️![]()
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🏆 MOTM: Deacon![]()
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What a fantastic performance from the boys today and a brilliant 3 points to get us off the mark! 💙![]()
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We started the game really positively, playing some great football and putting plenty of pressure on the opposition. ![]()
Deacon opened the scoring after some great play through the middle before adding his second with a fantastic strike from distance. 🔥![]()
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Bobby then got himself on the scoresheet after some brilliant attacking play, making it 3–0 and putting us firmly in control. 👏![]()
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We’ve been working hard in training on playing the ball out from the back, and for the most part, it worked really well today. The boys showed great confidence in possession and worked hard to keep our shape throughout the game.![]()
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We played 3-2-3 formation today, and I felt it gave us much more balance. We looked more comfortable, maintained our shape better and were able to build our play more effectively.![]()
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Another massive positive was the way we utilised our substitutes. When changes were made, there was very little difference in the standard of football being played. That shows the depth we have within the squad, which is a real positive heading into what will be a tough season. 💪![]()
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At the back, the boys worked really hard as a unit. We got stuck into some great tackles, defended solidly and Henry made some excellent saves when called upon. 🧤![]()
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We did lose a little bit of control in the second half when GT Sports Girls changed things up and overloaded the midfield. However, I thought the boys dug in brilliantly as a team unit, defended really well and showed great character to manage the game.![]()
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The opposition did manage to pull one back, but the boys stayed composed and saw the game through.![]()
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Henry then provided a great assist for Faeley, who finished well to make it 4–1, with the boys continuing to work hard for each other. 🙌![]()
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⚽️ FULL TIME: GT SPORTS GIRLS 1–4 METHLEY LIONS 🦁![]()
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All in all, a really positive performance from the boys. Great football, strong defending, good tackles, teamwork and a fantastic attitude throughout.![]()
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We’ve set ourselves a really good standard today and, more importantly, a great platform to build from as we push on into the season.![]()
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Happy coaches! 👏🦁![]()
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Thank you all for your continued support and enjoy your Sunday! 💙![]()
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COME ON YOU LIONS! 🦁💙⚽️
What a fantastic start to the season for the u11s Whites this morningas we hosted Hall Green. A full squad so we had to make quite a lot of changes throughout the game but we played some lovely football at times and supported each other really well. We looked good in defence with Ethan, Alex, Joshua, and James making some good challenges and all covering each other well and looking confident on the ball. Harry, Zach and Carter were composed in the central defensive midfield role moving the ball out of defence well to start the attack. Riley made some good saves when the ball did get through the defence and his distribution set up several of our attacking moves. The attacking 4 of Aaron, Joe, Jesse and Thomas, supported by Carter and Harry, put some lovely passes together and it was really encouraging to see their link up play so early in the season. Aaron's positioning up front was perfect getting him 2 goals, contender for goal of the season from Thomas with a great run down the wing cutting in to put the ball in the net, Joe's passing and moving was excellent and Jesse's footwork put Messi to shame! A special mention to Joshua on his league debut. He looked confident winning the ball and playing some good passes out to the midfield. 2 goals each from Joe, Aaron and Thomas with assists from Aaron, Jesse and Thomas. Player of the match to Zach for his composure in finding the right pass every time. Captain to Thomas for his fantastic attacking play. We are looking forward to a brilliant season!