On Sunday 6 February 2011 Bessacarr U13 entertain Rossington Juniors at Cantley Park. The match kicks off at 10.30am and players should arrive by 10.00am for warm up drill.

Good luck everyone.

Sunday 30 January 2011

Rockingham 1 (0) - (0) 0 Bessacarr

Linesman: Mr A Rave

Player of the Match: Matty

Bessacarr took a full compliment of 16 to play Rockingham Rovers at the Herringthorpe Playing Fields in Rotherham - the squad comprising Alex, Nathan, Matty, Tom, Steven, Adam, Liam K, Jamie Mc, Liam F, Ben, Jordan, Harry, Mark, James, Jack and Jamie B. A few players carrying knocks today meant something of a reshuffle in formation.

A postage stamp size pitch with virtually a full length bog down the middle of the park was the venue. Bessacarr set the ball rolling but the hosts were first to show making several threatening raids down the visitors right. Nathan had his work cut out in the early minutes of the game trying to keep the Rockingham No 8 quiet. Gradually Bessacarr gained a foothold in the match and created several openings of their own but in truth the hosts shaded the first half managing to win more first ball in midfield.

Half time score 0-0

A more even match in the second half with Bessacarr enjoying good spells around the hosts 18 yard box but without really threatening a goal - the muddy surface proving a big hindrance to anyone willing to try a shot. Alex took a nasty fall hurting his knee in the process and whilst he tried to carry on ultimately he had to be replaced - Matty stepping into the breach from his centre half position where he had formed an effective partnership with Tom. It wasn't long before Matty was called into action but he proved well up to the task making some excellent blocks and pushing one tricky ball over his cross bar. Late in the game a rockingham corner from the visitors right found its way to a player just outside the 6 yard box on the far post -  a gap appeared in the visitors defence - and a fairly simple shot sneaked just inside the upright to give the hosts the lead. Bessacarr tried to rally but couldn't find a way through.

Final score 1-0 to Rockingham

Messrs Forbes and Weedall determined the player of the match awarding their vote to Matty for a polished performance at centre half followed by an excellent spell of goalkeeping. He had a couple of tricky saves to make but wasn't found wanting and emerged from the game with real credit. Well done Matty.

A thoroughly enthralling game today and despite the loss there were some positives to be taken from the match. With such a small pitch a 1-0 scoreline seemed pretty remarkable - the ground conditions didn't help but the Bessacarr defence performed well. Leaking goals has been a real archilles heal for Bessacarr so far this season but today was a big improvement. Up front the visitors struggled to get much change out of the Rockingham defence who it has to be said played well. It was in midfield where Bessacarr struggled for large parts of the match where the hosts enjoyed too much freedom on the ball. On such a small pitch goal kicks regularly sailed over the Bessacarr midfield and if anything we need to anticipate where the ball is going. Rockingham proved much more adept at this and ultimately they were rewarded with a win. This is not to detract from any of the players on or off the pitch and there was plenty of effort throughout the team in what was a battling performance.

We are in relegation dog fight at the moment but we are determined to get out out of it. This means we have to play our strongest team whilst ever there is an opportunity to take something from a game. At 1-0 todays game wasn't lost until the final whistle blew. In short we need players who can stand up and be counted on the pitch.

Next Sunday we entertain Rossington Juniors at Cantley Park. Provisional kick off is 10.30am but watch this space for confirmation.

Training during the forthcoming week will be at Rossington on Thursday 3 February 2011 7.00pm - 8.00pm and at Cantley Park on Saturday 5 February 2011 9.00am - 10.15am.

Sunday 30 January 2011

U13 Bessacarr v Rockingham Rovers - Kick off 10.30am

Players to arrive by 10.00am for warm up drill.

From Doncaster head south on the M18 exiting at Hellaby Junction 1.

Turn right (3rd exit) at M18 roundabout onto A631 Bawtry Road heading toward Wickersley.

Continue over first roundabout (2nd exit) onto A631 Bawtry Road.

Turn right at next 'semi roundabout' junction onto A6021 Wickersley Road.

Continue straight on (2nd exit) at next roundabout onto A6021 Wickersley Road.

Take the second right onto Middle Lane South and the Herringthorpe Playing Fields will come into view on the left hand side. I believe there is a car park on the LHS shortly before the playing fields come into view but parking is possible further along on Middle Lane South although it does result in a bit of a hike across the playing fields!

Good luck everyone.

On Sunday 30 January 2011 Bessacarr under 13's travel to the Herringthorpe Playing Fields in Rotherham to take on Rockingham Rovers.

The match kicks off at 10.30am and players should arrive by 10.00am for warm up drill.

I'll post some directions in the next day or two but for now good luck everyone.