Dave Howlett - Match Reports 2006-07

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2006-07 MATCH REPORTS (as U10's)

REFFLEY U10's
Managers: David Howlett

SAT 28 APR 2007: HEACHAM 0-3 REFFLEY (at Heacham)

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SAT 28 APR 2007: WELLS 2-3 REFFLEY (at Heacham)

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SAT 07 APR 2007: EAST LYNN 'A' 5-1 REFFLEY (at Dersingham)

Well this was a shocker but here goes, from playing on the biggest pitch the previous match to probably one of the smaller ones I felt fairly confident that we could hold our own against the top two teams in the league but I could not believe what I was witnessing in this game, East Lynn played their best football ever with long range shooting flying in and creating numerous chances, and scoring at will, I nearly decided to throw myself on but didn't want to get embarrassed at chasing shadows. They really were that good, so boys, forget about this one because it was a one off, we beat them earlier in the season in the league and they just had one of them days.

SAT 07 APR 2007: DERSINGHAM 'A' 0-0 REFFLEY (at Dersingham)

After the last game I was not looking forward to playing the top team but we showed a lot more character and got stuck in to the challenges even creating more scoring chances than Dersingham, but we just could not put the ball into the net, A very good improvement on the last game with everyone working as a team and Ben Berwick looking solid in goal, Aidan Grange making good tackles in defence, Harry Ward and Kai Gilkerson working together well in midfield we just lacked an in form striker.

MotM: The whole team.

Squad Ben Berwick, Aidan Grange, Harry Greeves, Aarron Pyper, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Kai Gilkerson, Dean Whitmore, Nathaniel Hazle, Connor Pakes, Kai Neeve.

SAT 31 MAR 2007: FAKENHAM 1-0 REFFLEY (at Fakenham)

This was the furthest we had to travel for a fixture this year, and a long way to come to get nothing for our troubles and Aaron Pyper and Harry Ward falling ill on the way. On arriving at Fakenham I was shown to the pitch we were to be playing on and immediately I thought it was to big as it was double the size we normally played on, I made a phone call but was unable to get an answer so we played the game and was passed off the pitch because Reffley lads couldn't get near enough to make a challenge on any Fakenham player. I was very pleased with the way we chased the game and the energy of a few players but another lesson learned I hope. Although Fakenham had the majority of possession a unfortunate mistake by Ben in goal, when he didn't hold the ball and Fakenham's player lifted it over him to score was there only notable effort on goal. I'm sure on a normal sized pitch our skill and compactness would have won all points from this encounter, and to rub salt into the wounds Fakenham's coach told me afterwards the pitch size was 65 x 45 and only just oversize so they could be ready for 11 a side next year, Still an unfair advantage in my eyes as rules are rules.

SAT 31 MAR 2007: HEACHAM 0-3 REFFLEY (at Fakenham) - Friendly

This game was just a friendly and with Harry Greeves and Daniel Howlett leaving to go play in a roller hockey tournament this left me with just seven players to run around and some of them out of position on a massive pitch, But they played really well and could have scored a lot more goals if the shooting was more clinical. Heacham rarely troubled the defence as we where always on the attack and with Deano's goal hangin eventually getting him a tap in, Connor Pakes creating numerous chances and taking just one, and the impressive Nathaniel Hazel sitting in the middle of the park passing the ball about and controlling the game deserved his goal, a better team performance on very large pitch.

Mom Nathaniel Hazle.

Squad Ben Berwick, Aidan Grange, Kai Neeve, Harry Greeves, Kai Gilkerson, Daniel Howlett, Dean Whitmore, Connor Pakes, Nathaniel Hazle.

SAT 10 MAR 2007: HEACHAM 0-5 REFFLEY - League KO Cup, Last 16 (at Downham)

Heacham turned up late for this game and must have wished they stayed away as this was probably Reffleys finest performance all season, the passing was first class as was the commitment shown by all the players. Reffley created numerous chances and took only a few of them with two own goals, a Nathaniel Hazle strike and Harry Ward scoring two and playing easily his best game of the season, It was looking good for the next round of the knockout cup with all the players on top of their game.

MotM: The entire squad.

SAT 10 MAR 2007: DOWNHAM 3-0 REFFLEY - League KO Cup, Q/F (at Downham)

Everything was looking good before this game but at kick off one of my more influential players got what I can only assume as stage fright and refused to play even after much pleading, and other gentle persuasive techniques he still wouldn't change his mind.

This was a set back but we shuffled players around and should have been able to cope with Downham as both times we have played them this year the score was 0-0 and we were unlucky. However, Downham played a very good attacking game that we couldn't contain and scored three goals against us without reply.

Well battled lads don't let your heads go down sometimes we have off games that hopefully we will learn from, But always show sportsmanship and respect in defeat.

MotM: Kai Neeve

Everyone from Reffley wishes Lewis Davenport a speedy recovery from his broken ankle.

Squad Ben Berwick, Aaron Pyper, Aidan Grange, Kai Neeve, Kai Gilkerson, Harry Greeves, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Connor Pakes, Nathaniel Hazle, Dean Whitmore.

SAT 17 FEB 2007: CLENCHWARTON 0-1 REFFLEY

Reffley started this game very well and looked very solid in defence with Kai Neeve and Kai Gilkerson never troubled. Chances were rare for either team and eventually Reffley's midfield took control of the game with Daniel Howlett making numerous interceptions and running at Clenchwarton's defence which eventually resulted in the only goal of the game when he dribble around two defenders before smashing the ball at the Clenchwarton goalie who could only parry the ball into the net. MOM Daniel Howlett

SAT 17 FEB 2007: WOOTTONS 'B' 0-0 REFFLEY

Reffley struggled to come to terms with the over physical approach from the Wootton boys and could not get their passing game going with many passes going astray on a very heavy pitch, it was not good viewing. In the second half, Reffley gave as good as they were getting and started making crunching tackles of their own, with Harry Ward in the thick of it putting himself about and making a real nuisance of himself. Stand in goalie, Harry Greeves made a late good save but was really troubled so all in all 0-0 was a fair result and Reffley must learn not to let teams bully them of the ball and bring us down to their level.

Squad: Harry Greaves, Kai Neeve, Kai Gilkerson, Daniel Howlett, Harry Ward, Lewis Davenport, Conner Pakes, Nathaniel Hazle.

SAT 03 FEB 2007 DOWNHAM 'A' 0-1 REFFLEY (At Dersingham)

A very competitive and entertaining game which always seems to be the way against Downham, Reffley I think edged this game and caused numerous problems from Daniel Howlett's corners with Harry Ward attacking them with thumping headers, but unfortunately the ball just wouldn't go in and the closest anyone came to scoring was saved by the crossbar. Kai Gilkerson had a very solid game in any position I asked him to play and showed great composure and stamina, Well done to all the lads for giving everything, and restricting a very good Downham team to hardly any chances.

MotM: All the TEAM.

SAT 03 FEB 2007: DERSINGHAM 'B' 0-1 REFFLEY (At Dersingham)

Reffley started this game very well, passing the ball about creating loads of opportunities to score, but on a heavy pitch we just couldn't put enough power into our shots to cause any problems to Dersingham's goalie and it looked like this was heading for a draw. Just before half time Daniel Howlett took on several players before passing it into the net giving Reffley a deserved lead, After the break Dersingham seemed to be a changed team and battled for everything even forcing Ben Berwick to make some saves in goal and Aidan Grange and Aaron Pyper to make last gasp tackles but some how Reffley hung on to win the game 1 goal to nil.

MotM: Kai Neeve.

Squad: Ben Berwick, Kai Neeve, Aidan Grange, Aaron Pyper, Kai Gilkerson, Daniel Howlett, Harry Ward, Nathaniel Hazle and Dean Whitmore.

SAT 20 JAN 2007: HEACHAM P-P REFFLEY (At Heacham)

SAT 20 JAN 2007 WELLS V REFFLEY (At Heacham)

SAT 16 DEC 2006: CLENCHWARTON 3-4 REFFLEY - Friendly (at Woottons)

Reffley started this game unbelievably well chasing players down and keeping Clenchwarton under pressure, I couldn't believe what I was witnessing, every chance that was created we scored from with Connor Pakes notching two and Kai Gilkerson scoring one. Clenchwarton were awarded a penalty when their player was tripped in the penalty area and scored from the resulting spot kick, at half time the score was 3-1 to Reffley. Straight from the start of the second half Clenchwarton came out a totally different team , passing the ball about and putting Reffley's defence under great deal of pressure, this resulted in Clenchwarton scoring two goals and solitary strike from Connor Pakes for his hat trick to give Reffley the win in an enjoyable end to end game.

MotM: Connor Pakes with some great finishing

SAT 16 DEC 2006: WOOTTONS 'B' V REFFLEY (at Woottons)

After the first games performance we should have come into this game flying and we did but we created numerous chances without scoring, Harry Ward had three good chances, two headers from corners went over and the best move of the match when Daniel Howlett went down the right wing and crossed for Harry Ward to smash a volley which nearly broke the cross bar but stayed out, Then totally against the run of play Woottons broke forward and poked the ball past Ben Berwick in goal, Half time 1-0 to Woottons.

During half time I gave the lads a talking to explaining to them not to panic, keep calm, keep passing the ball and the chances will eventually go in, I knew we could get back into this game but I can safely say I have never shouted so much with encouragement and have a sore throat as proof of this, Reffley restarted the match and went straight on the attack with Harry Ward taking on several Wootton players before smashing the ball across the goalie into the far corner of the net, with this goal it eased nerves and I changed a few players around bringing Daniel Howlett back on and from his dangerous corners and Harry Ward attacking them with thumping headers, eventually came the winning goal.

MotM: Harry Ward for plenty of effort and two goals

Reffley Squad: Ben Berwick, Harry Greeves, Aaron Pyper, Aidan Grange, Kai Neeve, Kai Gilkerson, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Lewis Davenport, Connor Pakes, Nathaniel Hazle.

SAT 09 DEC 2006: REFFLEY 1-2 DERSINGHAM 'A' (at Reffley)

We knew this was going to be a hard game as Dersingham are top of the league, And as usual we started very slowly giving them too much time on the ball and too much respect with players standing off waiting for each other to make decisions, There wasn't too many chances in the first half until nearly half time when a Dersingham A player strolled past two midfielders and two defenders and smashed the ball into the net.

Half time we had a quick talk and changed players about, this seemed to motivate the team and the challengers started to be made with a few more chances coming Reffley's way. Reffley scored their goal when Harry Ward challenged the goalie blocking his clearance and tapping into an empty net (1-1), at this point I thought Reffley could push on and win the game but almost straight from the kick-off Dersingham A went on the attack and scored their second after more slack defending from the home team. This was a good match played in the right spirit of the game.

SAT 09 DEC 2006: REFFLEY 2-1 EAST LYNN 'A' (at Reffley)

This was a very good team performance by the Reffley lads as they didn't need any motivating for this game and they all wanted the ball and to win every tackle, both teams had chances to score as the defending was not the best from either team. Reffley went ahead when Daniel Howlett scored from 10yds inside East Lynn's half which sailed over the stranded keeper, East Lynn rallied after conceding that goal and were awarded a penalty when a Reffley defender handled the ball in his penalty area and from the resulting spot kick it was all square for half time(1-1).

During half time I made several changes to freshen the players up and they continued to give it their all with a few errors at the back which East Lynn didn't capitalize on, but a much better attacking performance with players running at the East Lynn defence causing them numerous problems, Reffley's winner came from good passing move which resulted in Kai Neeve beating a player and squeezing a shot under the keeper into the net. Great win lads.

MotM: Kai Gilkerson for great energy and determination.

Squad: Ben Berwick, Aaron Pyper, Adian Grange, Harry Greaves, Kai Neeve, Kai Gilkerson, Daniel Howlett, Harry Ward, Lewis Davenport, Conner Pakes, Nathaniel Hazle.

SAT 02 DEC 2006: FAKENHAM 1-2 REFFLEY (at Heacham)

Reffley had a full squad this week, and we needed the four subs to play their part on a very heavy pitch. Harry Ward scored the first goal and Nathaniel Hazel the other so it was 2-0 at half time. In the second half Fakenham got their act together and put Reffley under immense pressure which resulted with a shot into the top corner of the net which gave Ben Berwick no chance. This was not a great performance by Reffley but a great result. MOM Cameron Hague.

SAT 18 NOV 2006: HEACHAM 0-2 REFFLEY (Friendly - at Heacham)

Reffley played much better this game with more pass and move and created a number of good chances. Harry Ward had a good effort which hit the post; Lewis Davenport was solid in defence and passed the ball about very well. Connor Pakes scored his first goal for the club. When Daniel Howlett came on for the second half he dominated the middle of the pitch and was rewarded with a goal. Well done lads.

Squad: Ben Berwick, Aaron Pyper, Kai Neeve, Kai Gilkerson, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Cameron Hague, Dean Whitmore, Lewis Davenport, Conner Pakes, Nathaniel Hazle.

All the U10's wish Peter, Linda and Cameron all the best for their move to Scotland - you will be sorely missed.

SAT 18 NOV 2006: CLENCHWARTON v REFFLEY (at Dersingham)

This game we simply didn't turn up for , There was plenty of effort but no passing , we have to believe in each other and work as a team, Clenchwarton scored two soft goals that we gifted them. I believe there's so much more we can achieve this season so keep your heads up lads. Daniel Howlett scored a cracking consolation goal but to little to late.

SAT 18 NOV 2006: DERSINGHAM 'B' 1-5 REFFLEY (Friendly - at Dersingham)

This was just a friendly and a totally different game everyone wanted the ball everyone was enjoying themselves so we created numerous chances, Kai Gilkerson scored a great individual goal going past three players before slotting the ball into the net. Daniel Howlett, Cameron Hague, Kai Neve and Dean Whitmore scored the other goals. Special mention for Deano for always trying and a great goal celebration.

Squad: Ben Berwick, Harry Greeves, Kai Gilkerson, Kai Neeve, Cameron Hague, Daniel Howlett, Lewis Davenport, Dean Whitmore.

SAT 04 NOV 2006: CLENCHWARTON P-P REFFLEY (at Woottons)

SAT 04 NOV 2006: WOOTTONS 'B' P-P REFFLEY (at Woottons)

SAT 07 OCT 2006: REFFLEY 0-0 DOWNHAM 'A'

We knew this was going to be a close game with not many chances to score as Downham a are a good side that tries to play the pass and move game the same as we do, this was not one of our better games but the lads restricted Downham to just one clear cut chance which narrowly went wide. We switched players around second half to try to make something happen and were duly awarded a penalty when the Downham keeper took Daniel Howlett out from behind, unfortunately Daniel stepped up to take the penalty and smashed it wide of the target. All in all a performance that we can easily improve on, and probably 0-0 was the correct result.

SAT 07 OCT 2006: REFFLEY 5-1 DERSINGHAM 'B'

After a talking to every player knew what was expected of them and we started the game brightly going 1-0 up when a cross took a cruel deflection of a Dersingham defender, we then created numerous chances without increasing the score. Dersingham were battling well and trying to get the ball up front quickly to their fast forward who then smashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner giving Ben Berwick no chance in goal, so at half time it was all level and in the halftime talk we addressed a few problems and came out for the second half more fired up, the passing and movement improved and they started working for each other and looked like they were actually enjoying themselves so inevitably the goals flowed with two great finishes by Kai Neve and Daniel and Cameron scoring a goal apiece , lots of other chances went begging and Harry ward doing everything but scoring but overall good teamwork in the second half against a battling Dersingham 'B'.

Thanks to Steven Berwick for doing a good job refereeing.

Reffley Squad: Ben Berwick, Kai Neve, Kai Gilkerson, Harry Greeves, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Cameron Hague, Nathaniel Hazle, Aaron Pyper.

SAT 23 SEPTEMBER 2006: HEACHAM 0-6 REFFLEY (at Heacham)

First game of the season and we passed the ball about really well with Kai Neeve solid in defence we never looked liked conceding goals. We showed good promise with the passing and movement and hopefully can build on this in the coming months. Harry Ward joins us this season and had a good first game. We scored six and created a lot more chances but failed to convert them into goals, the scorers were Cameron Hague (2), Daniel Howlett (3) and Harry Ward (penalty). Thanks to a good Heacham side who never stopped trying.

SAT 23 SEPTEMBER 2006: WELLS 0-0 REFFLEY (at Heacham)

Another solid defensive display but not as many chances this game which we would have won if it was not for the Wells keeper having an excellent game and stopping everything that was hit at him, and the post coming to his rescue as well. The passing was not as fluent against Wells but that was probably because they are a good team that shut us down quickly, but very pleasing that we haven’t conceded any goals as yet and we are getting the passing and moving together and playing as a team and not moaning at each other but encouraging. Harry Greeves deserves special mention for coming on as sub and as always doing a good job for the team. Thanks to Steven Berwick for stepping in as referee at the last minute.

Squad: Ben Berwick, Kai Neeve, Kai Gilkerson, Harry Greeves, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Cameron Hague, Nathaniel Hazel, Dean Whitmore.