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Ayrshire Road Final’s Day (Part 1)

Keith Long — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:20:43 +0000

On Saturday 12th May 2012 at Ayrshire Road (Manchester United Training Ground) five Beechfield United team’s were involved in cup-final’s organised by officials of the Stax City of Salford Soccer League. The Under 7s Storm met St Andrews Devils in the Fun Competition A final. United’s squad was Thomas Cox, Ellis Craven, Adam Rothwell, Charlie Armitage, Ben Howard, Luke Carr, Mason Turner, Bailey Lloyd, Alex Vanden & Finley Share. MANAGER: Sean Cox ASSISTANT: James Brierley. Thanks to an emphatic 8-2 victory over Flixton Junior Bulldogs the Under 9s Storm won the Challenge Cup. The goals came via Anton Smithy (2) Jack Foxley (2) Harry McLellan-Grant (2) Callum Doyle & Nathan Wallace. Other squad players were Jack Hunter, Alex Greene, Ben Charlesworth, Alfie Marks, Jack Conway, Jordan Warburton & Caeson Gibson. MANAGER: Craig Doyle ASSISTANT: JOHN FOXLEY COACH: PAUL WARBURTON. Involved in a brilliant Supplementary Cup A final with Cherrybrook FC were the Under 10s Storm. Trailing 2-0 Beechy fought back and drew level courtesy of two superbly executed free-kicks by George Bailey and Joe Cox. The match was just as exciting in the second half but it was Cherrybrook who scored again to lift the trophy via a 3-2 victory. Chosen by the match referee Connell Griffin was United’s Man of the Match. The other three players who made up a six man squad were Dylan Hilton, Adam Hall and Denon Dalton. MANAGER: Simon McLean ASSISTANT: Sean Cox. There was real disappointment for the Under 12s Hurricanes who went down 3-0 following their Supplementary Cup C final against Flixton Junior Red. Squad on the day was Bradley Smith, Ryan Curran, Daniel Hickey, Elliott Hogben, Lucas Warburton, Mason Gregg, Matthew Whiteside, Mark Shields, Ben Crowther, Kai Leonard, James Murphy, Joshua Finney, Harry Grimshaw & Keane Riley-Newman. MANAGER: Paul Leonard ASSISTANT: DREW HOGBEN. The Under 13s Hurricanes also ended up on the losing side after their Supplementary Cup final with Salford Juniors who netted a goal in each half to claim a 2-0 win. The Beechy squad was Nathan Williams, Callum Lockett, Jake Blair, Ed Bird, Kondi Mututa, Luke Barrow, Reece Ratcliffe, Tom Stott, Henry Misell, Connor Arms, Declan Riley, James Sinclair, Aaron Lord, Callum Wonta & Kwaka Asad. MANAGER; Mike Misell ASSISTANT; Karl Stott.

Spread The News We’ve Won The Cup

Keith Long — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:29:55 +0000

On Saturday 5th May 2012 Beechfield United’s Saturday Morning Senior team celebrated after winning the Manchester Evening News Cup. Beechy beat Chadderton FC 1-0 following a tense final played at the home of West Didsbury and Chorlton. United who were last season’s beaten finalist’s were hoping to do better this year but they knew that Chadderton FC would be tough opponents because United had lost both Division One games when the team’s met earlier in the season. The first half was very tight with both teams defending heroically but it was Chadderton who created more scoring chances and Beechy relied heavily on keeper Dan Lee and central defenders Chris Lucas and Daniel Eckersley. United best opportunity to take the lead fell to Wes Pierce but the normally reliable midfield player fired the ball over the crossbar from close range. In the second half it was much the same story with United utilising a 4-5-1 formation to nullify more Chadderton pressure but after 75 minutes they reverted to their normal 4-4-2 system. Eight minutes later United’s match winning goal arrived following a mistake by the Chadderton keeper and it was Dean Quinn who punished the error when he headed the ball into the net from just outside the six yard box. Beechy managed to withstand Chadderton’s late push for an equaliser which included five minutes of injury time but they were still able to create a couple of counter-attacks and on one occasion Quinn fired in a teriffic shot which had goal number two written all over it but Chadderton’s keeper produced a truly outstanding save. Credit must go to the whole team for the way they battled and defended and during a Presentation Ceremony after the match the sponsors chose Dan Lee as their Man of the Match.

CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS

Phil Lockett — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:46:05 +0000

Beechfields u14s secured their 1st league title on sunday with a 5-1 home victory over unicorn athletic

throughout the season the lads have played some great attacking football but its been our defence that has really improved , finishing the season conceding the fewest goals.

On behalf of the team, a big thanks to all the parents for your continued support and help in setting up

To all the players , a big pat on the back, you have all grown and are maturing into a great team with the right attitude and work ethic which have earned you this title . well done

Beechfield utd mini and junior presentation

Phil Lockett — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:09:36 +0000

Beechfields annual presentation this year will be held on saturday 23rd june at the new city of salford stadium

This year we are holding both the mini and junior presentation on the same day with the mini soccer times being 12-3pm, and the junior soccer times being 5-8pm

tickets are now on sale in the clubhouse on tues and weds evening priced £3.50ea, registered players and officials go free

Registrations 2012/2013

Phil Lockett — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:57:16 +0000

The club are pleased to announce the registration details for season 2012/2013 are as follows

registration fee will be £30 per person, however families with more than one child in the club the fee for extra child will only be £20

registration forms will be on the website shortly, completed forms which should include 1 passport size photo attached to form and copy of birth certificate should be handed to your manager with remittance asap

U/12′s Storm Win Title Following Last Match Victory

Keith Long — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:10:06 +0000

In the Stax City of Salford Soccer League Beechfield United Under 12s Storm had to win their last match of the season to be crowned Division 1 champions. And Beechy made no mistake when they beat Ringley Park Rangers 4-0 at Beech Farm Playing Fields. United dominated the contest and thanks to a brilliant display by defenders Alfie Belcher, Ridley Cassidy, Joe Akerman, Lewis Henderson plus Man of the Match Adam Kinsey Ringley Park didn’t manage one direct shot on target. Goalscorers were Tom Battersby, Jake O,Brien and Taylor Share (2) (which included his 30th goal of the season) Congratulations to all the players and Team Manager Gary Parker.

1st Team Win Promotion

Keith Long — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:27:25 +0000

Beechfield United’s 1st Team secured second place in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester Football League First Division and promotion to the Premier Division following their 4-3 away win over Breightmet United. Special Mention must go the the Management Duo of Richard Jackson and Stuart Wharton (both Beechy legends) who guided the team throughout their successful season. In an eventful game played on a poor pitch Beechy showed great character in recovering from two goals down to claim a famous victory. But United made a disastrous start against Breightmet conceding a goal in less than sixty seconds and Breightmet forced the United back four to work overtime in the first twenty minutes. But gradually United showed more invention and had a chance to equalise when they were awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute but Tony Weall’s spot kick hit the post. The second half was only two minutes old when Beechy found themselves trailing 2-0 following some abysmal defending but three minutes later the fightback began. Danny Browne who was making his debut worked hard to win possession and set-up Jamie Sinnott who produced a brilliant finish. A candidate for goal of the season scored by Anthony Wallis made it 2-2 after 59 minutes then United went ahead via clever play from Gary Wallis who created the opportunity for Danny Browne and he avoided a defenders late challenge before sidefooting the ball into the corner of the net. The lead was short lived because Breightmet created a counter-attack down the right flank and their No 9 finished the move when he hammered the ball home from the edge of the area. But there was still enough time for either team to grab a winning goal and it was United who took full advantage. A quickly taken throw-in by Gary Wallis was controlled by Jamie Sinnott and his low cross was volleyed into the net by substitute Aaron Dennis. Sharing the Man of the Match Award were Anthony Wallis and Danny Browne.

U 12,s Hurricanes v Boothstown Dynamos 21.4.2012

Drew Hogben — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:11:39 +0000

Challenge Cup Semi – Final

A 5-1 home win sends Hurricanes to Ayrshire rd for the final of the Supplementary Cup C to defend the cup they won last season.

A thourghly deserved victory on today’s performance with all twelve players competitive, determined and at times very composed in the way the played.

For the first time Keane Riley – Newman wore the captains arm band and though unfamiliar to him he carried out the duties in the centre circle very competently.

By now going a goal behind within the first two minutes is something Hurricanes and the supporters have been getting used too, but it wasn’t quite the set back Dynamos were hoping for. From that moment on Hurricanes clicked into gear and played some quality football. Defensively very solid Lucas , Mason ,Daniel and Elliot provided a sure footing and with the central mid field of Mark,Keane and Harry all working hard it was then left to the offensive front line of Mathew , James , Kai and Ben to reply to Dynamos opening goal.

Not only did Hurricanes reply they blasted their way to half time rattling in five goals all of high quality that involved some defence splitting passing and especially from Ben Crowther some great finishing. Ben ended the half with four goals to his name and Mathew Whiteside the other.

A new resilience by Hurricanes in the second half slowed Dynamos fight back after their half time reorganisation . Ryan “Hot Shot” Curran in the Hurricanes net was rarely troubled as again the defence stood firm. The Dynamos keeper being the busier of the two thwarting goal bound efforts first from Kai and then James and then Mathew.

With ten minutes left to play Hurricanes new the job had been done and with growing maturity they saw the game to a close content on the four goal cushion they had already achieved. When the final whistle blew the home supporters spilled onto the pitch to celebrate with the players on what had been one of the best performances of the season and congratulate them on another impending Cup Final appearance.

A truly great performance today and when this team play as a team this is what can be achieved. Too many individual performances of merit to list today but MotM was Ben Crowther for his great finishing claiming four goals and his five minute stint at centre half in the dying minutes.

U12, s Hurricanes v Salford Victoria 17.4.2012

Drew Hogben — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:04:26 +0000

Hurricanes recorded their biggest win of the season defeating Salford 7-1 away at the SSV on a wet Tuesday night. Having narrowly beating the same side four days earlier in the cup Hurricanes new this league fixture wouldn’t be easy.

The task however was made easier again due to Salford’s lack of numbers but there was no repeat of Saturdays close game as Hurricanes dominated and retained possession with ease.

Chances and goals came at regular intervals a hat trick from Mathew Whiteside, two from Ben Crowther and one each from Lucas Warburton and James Murphy. The score line should have been greater with most of the players having at least one shot on goal.

A good confidence boost before Saturday’s semi final against Boothstown in the Supp cup a trophy Hurricanes are keen to retain.

MotM tonight was given to a player who has spent time on the subs bench but tonight he had played his best game and was unlucky not to score when his shot hit the bar (but he was no more guilty of missing the target than his team mates). Keane Riley – Newman not only picked up his first MotM award he staked his claim for a starting position in the semi final.

A special note from all the players, parents and management to Salford Victoria who despite being up against overwhelming numbers played some great competitive football in the right spirit and very much appreciated by as all at Beechfield FC.

U 12,s Hurricanes v Salford Victoria 14.4.2012

Drew Hogben — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:01:01 +0000

U 12,s Hurricanes v Salford Victoria 14.4.2012

Supplementary Cup

Hurricanes moved into the semi finals with an away win at the SSV .Now in confident mood to defend the cup they won last season.

Salford’s depleted numbers and their lowly league position should have provided an easy route to the next round but as this season has proved getting back to back performances from this Hurricanes team has been hard to accomplish. Every credit has to go to Salford Victoria’s battlers as they pushed Hurricanes all the way to the 55min before Lucas Warburton scored the winner.

The game itself started after Captain Mason Gregg carried out the prematch greetings with the referee and the teams exchanging handshakes, this cup tie got underway.

Hurricanes opened the scoring when a powerful low shot from James Murphy was parried away by the Salford keeper into the path of Ben Crowther who tapped the ball home for his 13th of the season.Salford then replied to make it 1-1 and this pattern repeated itself for the rest of the game.

Hurricanes second was another from Ben but again Salford replied. Lucas then gave Hurricanes the edge when he ran onto a through ball, fending off two defenders on route to goal stabbing the ball passed an out rushing keeper. Hurricanes had thought they had done enough but again Salford came back and equalised with less than 10 minutes left. The winner as mentioned came from Lucas for his second of the game and that was enough to send Hurricanes through to the next round.

Hurricanes are now only 60 minutes away from another final, with Boothstown Dynamos their semi final opponents but a far better performance will be required to see them go all the way to Ayrshire road for the final in May.

Although the team could not put back to back performances together one player definitely did. Mason Gregg again played superbly in defence and so picked up another MotM award bringing his total to three so far..