UNDER 15 MATCH REPORT: LEFC 2 - 1 Mickleover 95

After over 2 months since the last ball was kicked Emmanuel returned to league action with a solid 2-1 victory over Mickleover 95. Things started slowly and it was obvious that the long lay off would have an effect on the team and early on Mickleover made their match sharpness pay off catching the Emmanuel players off guard when poor reactions saw a high ball sail over Maini into the net. Emmanuel then picked up the pace but didn't create enough chances despite the tireless efforts of Parton, Trebski and Willey. However with half time approaching Ball equalised after some good work from Gee down the right. Gee moved the ball inside to Willey who saw his shot blocked but Ball was on hand to force a good save from the keeper and eventually stab home the 3rd rebound to score. 1-1.

The 2nd half was mostly Emmanuel with Mickleover threatening mainly through direct balls and corners. With the cobwebs brushed off somewhat Emmanuel started to dictate the play but creativity and finding the killer final ball was still proving difficult. Kieron, finally making his debut after nearly 3 months wait, the play started have an impact on the left and gaps started to appear in the Mickleover defence. The breakthrough eventually came after a strong run from Willey down the left channel saw him cut the ball back onto his favoured right foot and finish superbly with a curling shot past the keeper. 2-1. A few more chances came and had substitute Bishal been a little taller we'd have been 3-1 winners. However, a solid defence and a good back to action performance saw Emmanuel get the result they deserved.

Special praise to Rob Barrow who played sweeper superbly today and played with great energy as always. A solid performance from Mike and a superb second half display from Joe helped the defence look in control today, as well as a composed substitute appearance from Jabed. Patryk, captain for today, did a true captains job and lead by example in his normal all action style. Rhys, as well as scoring his first Emmanuel goal, had a really good game in midfield after a slow start. Another high energy display from Jubed also deserves praise as did the performances of debutants Rob and Keiron who both comtributed the a solid victory. Everybody should be happy after a good result and look forward to building upon this team display with an exciting 2nd half of the season to come.

Goals: Ball, Willey. (no one laugh)
Man of the Match: Rob "Beckenbauer" Barrow

UNDER 18 JUNIOR DIVISION MATCH REPORT: LEFC 3 - 0 Pastures Youth

After weeks of bad weather Emmanuel finally got back to league action - and they picked up where they left off, with a win.   Emmanuel began well putting together two or three fine passing moves but then Emmanuel gradually faded as Pastures pressed, harried and played some superb football which could and should  have given them the lead. And this they would have done were it not  for some top-class defending form Tyrer et al and a couple of quite stunning last-gasp tackles from Schad, Arme, Riman and, above all, Large.  Emmanuel were clearly not working hard enough as a team and the front 4 were simply not doing enough.  A few home-truths were spelt out at half time by coach Dave Day and this had the desired result as very soon the game looked very different.  Crucial in this phase was Aning who began to dominate in midfield with the result that Smithson began to weave some magic on the left and Emmanuel forced a whole series of corners.  Finally, one fell to Sharp who turned well to score from close range.  Emmanuel were now well and truly on top and looked likely to score again which they did when Walker finished superbly to beat the Pastures keeper one-on-one.  Almost immediately Emmanuel scored again as Pownall skipped past a couple of Pastures defenders before curling in an exquisite 20-yard shot.  The game was not, though, over as Pastures pressed and it took a quite stunning double block-on-the-line by man of the match Riman to ensure Emmanuel kept a clean sheet.

UNDER 15 SQUAD TO PLAY Mickleover 95: Sat 6th Feb

VISHAL
JABED
JUBED
ROB B
ROB G
TAKU
JOE
MIKE
RHYS
PATRYK
LUKE
ISAAC
KIERON
BISHAL
JOHN
JACK

MEET AT DERBY ROAD 9.45AM.

COME ON EMMANUEL!

UNDER 10 MATCH REPORT: LEFC 2 - 4 Mickleover 95 Rams

Loughborough Emmanuel returned to action for the first time in seven weeks with a cup match against Mickleover 95 Rams. Emmanuel knew they had their work cut out against a team who boasted 2 players who had scored 42 goals between them. It was Mickleover who started the brightest passing the ball around and at times making Emmanuel chase shadows.

Good defending from Will McLeod, David Aryeetey and a couple of fine saves from Sam Cosgrove kept Rams at bay. Isaac Frost used his pace and tested the keeper with a stringing shot. It didn’t take long before the pressure told and Emmanuel found themselves 3-down at half time.

The team talk wasn’t pretty but it seemed to do the trick. Within 50 seconds good work from Nathan Walsh, Cameron Hales and Mohammed Eljaf saw Byron Pratt steam in to pull I back. This seemed to lift everyone and Ejaf then fed the Cameron Hales who drilled in his shot with great aplomb. Mickleover looked like they may fold, Eljaf went close Aryeetey and McLeod were not giving them a sniff. The Loughborough fans were getting excited sensing a Liverpool esque comeback willing the lads on. Pratt ran himself to a standstill and was replaced by George McCague.

Hales made 2 goal saving tackles Cosgrove made a couple of fine saves, Eljaf was causing panic in the Rams defence, McCague was terrier like in the tackle, unfortunately a break away goal in the last minute gave Rams some breathing space.

Emmanuel did everyone proud and the Rams management admitted it was their toughest test so far this season; the final result Emmanuel 2 Mickleover 95 Rams 4



Man of the Match David Aryeetey

UNDER 15 SQUAD TO PLAY Heanor Juniors Sat 30th Jan

VISHAL
JUBED
JABED
ROB
TAKU
JOE
RHYS
PARTYK
ISAAC
LUKE
KIERON
ADAM
NODDY
JACK
JOHN
BISHAL

MEET AT WILLIAM DAVIS CAR PARK 9AM

Venue: Charles Hill Leisure Centre, Flamstead Ave.Loscoe,Derbyshire, DE75 7RN

UNDER 15 TRAINING CANCELLED

TRAINING CANCELLED. NO NEWS ON WEEKEND MATCH AS YET. WILL UPDATE ASAP.

UNDER 15 FIXTURES 2010

9TH JAN - AWAY - MICKLEOVER 95
16TH JAN - HOME - DARLEY ABBEY COLTS
23RD JAN - NO FIXTURE AT PRESENT
30TH JAN - AWAY - HEANOR JUNIORS
6TH FEB - HOME - MICKLEOVER 95
13TH FEB - NO FIXTURE
20TH FEB - NO FIXTURE
27TH FEB - AWAY - DARLEY ABBEY COLTS
6TH MAR - HOME - HEANOR JUNIORS
13TH MAR - HOME - HENIOR JUNIORS
20TH MAR - AWAY - DARLEY ABBEY COLTS
27TH MAR - HOME - STRETTON EAGLES
3RD APRIL - AWAY - TOTON TIGERS
10TH APRIL - HOME - CASTLE DONNINGTON
17TH APRIL - AWAY - STRETTON EAGLES

SQUAD TO PLAY Stretton Eagles SAT 19th DEC

VISHAL
ROB
TAKU
JUBED
JABED
DAN
MO
SAM
ISAAC
PATRYK
LUKE
KIERON
NODDY
JOHN
JACK
BISHAL

MEET AT WILLIAM DAVIS CAR PARK 9am

Stretton address for Sat Nav: Shobnall Leisure Complex, Shobnall Road, Burton On Trent. DE14 2BB.

If you need picking up in the morning get in touch.

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Keiron joins the crazy gang

Loughborough Emmanuel Under 15's are pleased to announce the signing of Keiron Baldock who joined for free on a 27 year contract worth around 3p a year. Keiron, a left winger, is delighted to have joined such a talented and slightly mental squad of players saying "I can't believe it, I get to play alongside the great Trebski, Timson, Parton and Al-Zubayel. I didn't realise but Jesus is also a squad member, it's amazing". Keiron also intends to give striker John Parton some competition for most awesome hair with his feathered and conditioned mane being a serious threat to Parton's legendary quiff. Weather permitting Keiron, also known as Keezy, will make his debut against Stretton on the 19th December.

Welcome Keiron!

UNDER 15 DIVISION 2 RESULTS

Castle Donington 13-0 Mickleover 95
Darley Abbey Colts 1-10 Heanor Juniors
Stretton Eagles Junior 1-10 AFC Denby

UNDER 12 DIVISION 2 RESULTS

Belper Sports 4-3 Loughborough Emmanuel
Chellaston Boys B 1-6 Aston On Trent Juniors
Duffield Dynamo 2-3 Allestree Juniors Colts

JUNIOR DIVISION 1 RESULTS

Barton Rovers 3-12 Toton Tigers
Castle Donington 1-3 Derby Singh Brothers
Pastures Youth 1-3 Loughborough Emmanuel
Sherwin 3-2 Hilton Harriers

UNDER 18 MATCH REPORT: Pastures Youth 1 - 3 LEFC

With Sweet rested, Sharp and Smithson injured and Riman unable to start, Emmanuel made several changes for their trip to Pastures Youth in the Derby City League. The game began quietly but Emmanuel gradually got on top as they began to force the pace and to open up the Pastures defence. Pownall forced the Pastures keeper into a great save, Etherington hit the bar, and Lewis's goal-bound header was somehow cleared off the line. Finally, Emmanuel were rewarded as Walker fired in after a superb cross field ball form left-back Cole. The second half saw Emmanuel begin slowly, and Day was forced into a fine early save. This seemed to reignite the Emmanuel front line who, urged on by the outstanding Large, came back strongly and, within minutes, Aning won a deserved penalty which he converted expertly himself. Emmanuel nearly added a third as Walker set up Frutuoso but the Portuguese winger could not quite make the chance tell. Pastures responded by forcing a couple of corners, from the second of which they scored, and so, with five minutes to go, it was game on again, and Pastures were only kept at bay through fine defensive work from Tyrer, Smythe and Riman (on for the injured Arme) as well as a quite fantastic save from Day. However, just as it looked like Pastures might make Emmanuel sweat, the church club broke quickly through Walker who played in Etherington to make it 3-1.



Day (c); Tyrer, Arme (Riman), Schad, Cole; Pownall, Large, Walker, Lewis (Frutuoso); Aning (Smythe), Etherington.

UNDER 12 MATCH REPORT: Belper 4 - 3 LEFC

Goalscorers: Kirk 2, Kieron

Assists: Still consulting the assists commission but Jake, Ahmed and Kieron are in the frame pending a steward’s enquiry.

Man of the Match: Kirk (Sublime finishing and passing)

The team of heroes: Tom S (Top man), Matt D, Anupam, Richard, Josh, James, Jake, Ahmed, Matt H, Kieron, Kirk

This morning’s game against a previously unbeaten Belper was an outstanding advert for youth football. In a pulsating end-to-end encounter, played in a spirit of good sportsmanship, Emmanuel twice took the lead and then came from behind only to see Belper grab a cruel last minute goal to take the spoils.

Some Saturday mornings you just don’t fancy getting out of bed. With an injury ravaged squad and a long away trip to unbeaten Belper this was one of those Saturday mornings. When a couple of previously fit players declared themselves injured after not showing up at the pick up point we travelled with the basic 11 players. But on a cold Derbyshire morning the remaining lads put in a performance that they should be proud of.

For most of the match the defence (Josh, Matt D, Richard and Anupam) stood up well to the Belper pressure with all the players making crucial interceptions and challenges. When the defence was breached Tom pulled off his usual quota of impressive saves. At the other end Kirk and Kieron looked like they could score every time they got the ball. Their finishing was superb – 3 times they shot across the keeper to score and it was particularly pleasing to see Kieron going to the ball, controlling and laying it off.

Linking the defence and midfield were Ahmed and Matt H. They spoiled countless opposition attacks and time and again released the Emmanuel forwards. When one of our goals came from a passing move that started in our own penalty area with Josh it underlined the quality of what was happening. Given that the pitch had the constitution of an overloaded sponge the quality of what we watched was all the more impressive.

The team made efforts to use the flanks and Jake and James worked their socks off for the team. But with no substitutes available the effort finally told in the harshest of finishes. Even then Emmanuel didn’t give up with Ahmed inches over the bar with the last kick of the game.

Well done lads – you were an absolute credit – I was proud to be your manager. If you play like that for the rest of the season you will win more than you lose.

The 11 players who came today have earnt the right to be in the squad for next week’s final game of the year. The players who let me know in advance that they couldn’t come will have first choice for the remaining places. Enough said!