Welcome

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We have had several complaints from the residents on Safflower Ave regarding parking on match days, which has lead them to partition the council and F.A. Can all managers please inform their parents and away teams to park in the designated car parks at moorside and to use the overspill car park behind moorsides clubhouse, They must not park outside residents houses blocking driveways. Thank you.

SENIOR FUNDRAISING NIGHT

FRI 28TH MAY at Pendlebury Legion 7.30PM - Fundraising/awards evening, featuring the award winning "THE BLUES BROTHERS" tribute act. Tickets priced £10 each available from Andy Wilson on 07971 857134.

PRESENTATION NIGHT - PRIZES WANTED

We will be hosting our presentation night where we celebrate the success over this year and have a little fun in the process. We are looking for any items that we can raffle on the night that will help raise vital funds for the club. So if you have any unwanted Christmas presents or can give anything please contact Colin on 07967 809079. He says that we will also consider paying for them.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS

Beechfield United holding group are looking for more players, aged 4-5 to join them for football, fun and games. Training is on a Tuesday night 6-7pm at Albert Park (floodlit astro-turf pitches) in Salford at the moment. If you're interested then please contact Colin on 07967 809079.

2010 SOCCER FESTIVAL

Beechfield United will be proudly hosting our 2010 soccer festival on the 17th, 18th and 24th July for teams from under 7's through to under 15's. More information, and application forms can be found here...

Senior Match Report

Thanks to a terrific all-round team display Beechfield United earned themselves a 1-0 away win over current Manchester Football League Division One leaders Bury Amateurs. Manager Richard Jackson was forced to make team changes and on a difficult pitch United made a nervous start and almost conceded a goal in the 6th minute when a header by the Bury Amateurs No 8 bounced off the crossbar before being scrambled clear to safety. But United withstood the early pressure and launched a series of fast attacks and slightly against the run of play scored what proved to be the winning goal on 14 minutes. Leading scorer Trevor Walsh who was blatantly fouled just outside the area took the free kick himself and powerfully curled the ball through a ruck of players and low into the corner of the net. Minutes later Bury Amateurs almost grabbed an equaliser but quick thinking by Man of the Match David Walker saved the day when he reacted superbly and cleared the ball off the line. Sterling work in defence was required by United's back four of Mather, Dennis, Martin and Christian as Bury Amateurs threatened via a series of corners and keeper Bentley also rescued United with a couple of acrobatic saves. A few United players were victims of some unsavoury tackles but Beechy kept their discipline and began to control the match towards half time then as the second half unfolded Bury Amateurs continued to use the long ball tactic but their best scoring chances arrived following well delivered set-pieces. Following a breakaway attack Mike Leach was unlucky when he outpaced a defender and after lobbing the ball over the keeper watched as it came back into play off the post. As Bury Amateurs launced another period of non-stop attacking United had keeper Bentley to thank for two more outstanding reflex saves and during a tense final ten minutes Trevor Walsh had a chance to get Beechy a second goal bút his fine solo run ended with the ball hitting the crossbar. Though United ended the match having to do more serious defending they fully deserved their victory. David Walker and Stuart Christian were just two of United's players who gave stunning performances. .

In Division Two United's Reserves were involved in a nine goal thriller with Springhead Reserves but United ended up on the wrong end of a 5-4 scoreline. David Leach gave United an early lead but Springhead soon found an equalising goal and despite both teams creating some easy chances it remained 1-1 at the interval. Further goals by Steven Crowe and Leach again put United 3-1 up but courtesy of a spot kick and an error by United's keeper Springhead were quickly back on level terms again. Despite creating some great football United suddenly found themselves trailing 5-3 then United's fourth goal from Andy Traverse in the 85th minute set up a rousing finish but United failed to score again. David Leach was voted Man of the Match and Brad Loughrey who was playing his first full game following a lengthy absence due to an injury had a superb game in midfield.

Junior Match Reports

Beechfield United U/15's went down 5-4 after a very eventful Bolton Boys Federation League away game at top of the table team Bolton Lads Club. United who conceded two goals in less than four minutes got a goal back via Jordan Broome but they were punished for more slack defending when Bolton Lads raced into a 4-1 lead at half time. Goals for United by Tito Jorge and Kieron Fee reduced the arrears only for the home side to edge 5-3 in front then a stunning free kick by Kieron Fee made it 5-4 but a late attacking surge failed to get United an equaliser.

Extending their unbeaten run to eleven games were the U/14's Tornados who were 3-0 winners at home over Timperley Villa Warriors. In the Quarter Final's of the Divisional Cup United created numerous easy chances and it was a real suprise that the score remained 0-0 at half time. But Beechy always controlled the game and totally dominated the second half and would have scored more goal's but for the brilliance of the Timperley Villa keeper. United's Man of the Match was Hat-Trick hero Aaron Keenan.

Following a tough match at Ladybridge Girls United's U13's Girls team came away with a 2-0 win. After a goalless first half two fabulous goals by Aimee Wallace and Danielle Farrand secured the victory. Player of the Match was defender Emily Johnson.

In a very entertaining COSSL contest with Flixton Junior Blue the U/12's Storm needed a last minute equaliser by Jordan Smith to force a 2-2 draw. Callum Fisher scored United's other goal.

Callum Van-Dieman's goal put the U/12's Tornados ahead in their away game at Parkwyddn Juniors. United were brilliant in the first half but somehow Parkwyddn claimed the points thanks to a 4-1 victory. United's Man of the Match was Luke Mather.

The U/11's powered their way to an emphatic 10-0 victory over Pendlebury United Jaguars. Goalscorers were Joe McGee (3) Man of the Match Lewis Massey (2) Tom Stott (2) Jack Small, Asim Munshi and Callum Lockett.

After making a slow start the U/10's Storm played some dynamic soccer in their away game with Flixton Junior Colts. Goals by M-O-M Jack Davies (2) Taylor Share, Tom Walker and Tom Battersby guaranteed a comfortable 5-1 victory.

M-O-M Adam Kinsey (hat trick) Kyle Cooney and Connor Reid were on target for the in-form U/10's Tornados who enjoyed an easy 5-0 away win against Barr Hill Aces.

Despite an excellent display by captain and Man of the Match Kai Leonard the U/10's Hurricanes lost 1-0 following their away game at Swinton Junior Lions.

Another free weekend for the U/9's Tornadoes, therefore a friendly was arranged with Pendlebury Utd. All the boys played well with another step up for them playing 2nd Div pendlebury. 4 stunning goals were scored in the first half by Beechy. Amongst the scorers were Josh Reynolds (2), Lewis Hollinworth (1) and Jack Farrell (1). Without our regular keeper (Mace Taylor - poorly) Hurricanes Goal Keeper Dane kindly stepped in an pulled off some good saves. Big Thanks to him. But Beechy were in command from the start. Pendlebury gathered their forces and gave a much better performance in the second half whilst Beechy fell asleep in the first 10 minutes. 2 Goals were scored by Pendlebury during Beechy's nap. This seemed to wake Beechy up and up replied via Jack again making the score sheet 5 - 2. Jack scored again from a penalty

At home to Parkwyddn Juniors the U/9's Hurricanes were guilty of a below-par display and lost 2-0. The Best Player Award went to Adam Gillmon.

Mini Match Reports

Producing a brilliant performance were the U/8's Storm who's goalscorers against Moorside Red were Isak Johnaesson, Jaden Timmis, Logan Holyoyd and M-O-M Liam Wilson.

The U/8's Tornados gave an efficient and hard working display against Deans Sports. Josh Bentley collected the Man of the Match Award while Joe Cox and George Bailey scored the goals.

Playing away at Leigh RMI the U/8's Hurricanes named deputy goalkeeper Millie Edwards as their Best Player. Both Joe Waite and Ross Kinsey were highly impressive throughout.

In their Serie Sevens friendly games the U/7's Storm met Barr Hill and scored goals via Harry McLellan, Callum Doyle, Anton Smith and Lucas Cook. Then P-O-T-M Harry and Callum got the goals when Beechy played Deans Sports.

Next PPA meeting - March

The next PPA meeting will be held in the clubhouse on Thursday 18th February at 7pm - can all managers of all ages please make sure they have a representive present.

Many Thanks Beechfield FC