REFFLEY U11's
Manager: Dave Howlett

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Squad Harry Greeves, Jack Moy, Nathaniel Hazle, Daniel Howlett, Harry Ward, Dean Whitmore, Connor Pakes and Kai Neeve.

Reffley started the game very brightly and with the side shuffled around because of injuries and call offs, we still managed to dominate the majority of possession, but instead of playing as a team, some players held on to the ball to long instead of passing it about. Jack Moy was outstanding at the back as was Nathaniel Hazle when he played there for the second half, making important tackles and being very composed in his distribution of the ball. Daniel Howlett ran the middle of the park and set up numerous chances when we eventually decided to play football.  The goals flowed at regular intervals with Daniel Howlett scoring 3, Harry Ward scored 4 and one of which was a thunderbolt into the roof of the net from distance was the pick of the goals, Connor Pakes pounced on a goalie error to fire into the net for a comfortable win against a game Heacham side that didn’t stop trying. Harry Greeves in the Reffley goal was hardly troubled, Dean Whitmore put loads of effort in as usual, and Kai Neeve did well in the first half of the game.

MOM Nathaniel Hazle   Good tackling and awareness

Reffley started quickly out of the blocks for this game and scored an early goal through Jack Moy that settled the nerves so Reffley could knock the ball about, keep possession and build on their early lead. As usual the midfield of Lewis Davenport, Daniel  Howlett and Nathaniel Hazle dominated play creating numerous chances to score. Daniel Howlett scored the second from distance when Harry Wards smart dummy fooled the keeper so that the shot went into the far corner of the net. Jack Moy scored his second of the game with a tap in after some good football from Nathaniel Hazle squared the ball passed the stranded St Eds goalie. Harry Ward scored Reffleys fourth goal with a thunderous free kick into the roof of the net. St Eds scored a consolation goal when an early strike at goal caught Reffleys goalie sleeping. Thanks to St Eds for providing an excellent referee and playing a good sporting game.

MOM Harry Ward good team player performance

SQUAD Ben Berwick, Aidan Grange, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Jack Moy, Kai Gilkerson, Kai Neeve, Nathaniel Hazle, Lewis Davenport and Dean Whitmore

Reffley entertained wells in this top of the table clash, and started off fairly nervously with passes going astray but looking solid in defence with Aidan Grange and Kai Gilkerson outstanding, Reffley eventually regained their composure with Daniel Howlett dominating midfield and making surging runs that caused wells numerous problems throughout the game, On one these runs he rounded the defence before smashing the ball across the keeper into the far corner.

Half time with Reffley leading I made some changes that I probably shouldn’t have, but I try to give everyone a game, and this affected the balance of play with Wells getting back into the game. Reffley still created numerous chances just as they did in the first half but failed to convert any opportunities. Wells scored their goal from an error by Ben Berwick when he rushed a goal kick, that went straight to Wells forward who duly chipped it over our goalies head for a great finish. After conceding this upset a few players so much so that they started to criticise their team mates when they made errors, This is not going to happen again, everyone encourages each other and if you want to criticise you can do it from the sideline with me.

Reffley pressed the game for the remainding five minutes and totally dominated creating many more chances through Daniel and Jack Moys running but unfortunately We couldn’t score so two points dropped against the top of the table team that really should have been a comfortable 3-0 win with the amount of chances we created.

MOM Daniel Howlett  Dominant in midfield

A really nice day for a game of football saw Reffley stroll about in this game against a good clenchwarton side that battled for everything and forced Ben Berwick in Reffleys goal to make some stunning saves late on in the match. Reffley took the points with goals from Harry Ward and Daniel Howlett. The defence of Kai Gilkerson and Aidan Grange were not troubled until near the end of the match but they weathered the storm and clung on for the three points.

SQAUD Ben Berwick, Harry Greeves, Daniel Howlett, Aidan Grange, Connor Pakes, Harry Ward, Nathaniel Hazle, Kai Gilkerson and Kai Neeve.

MOM Ben Berwick Good Saves

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Reffley started slowly as usual finding it hard to get any rythm to there play but still creating a good number of scoring oppertunities but missing the majority of chances, Harry Ward opened the scoring and added a couple more goals from thunderous shots. Jack Moy scored a hat-trick as well with some oppertunist finishing and great dribbling. Marham scored there goal from a corner when Ben Berwick in reffleys goal made a rare mistake and droppped the ball into his net. Reffley dominated the game through midfield and were solid in defence as usual and the score should have been many more but for poor finishing, The other goals were scored by Daniel Howlett and Kai Gilkerson.

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SQUAD Ben Berwick, Kai Gilkerson, Daniel Howlett, Harry Ward, Jack Moy, Dean Whitmore, Lewis Davenport, Harry Greeves, Aidan Grange and Nathaniel Hazle.

Reffley came flying out of the blocks for this game and were awarded a penalty in the first minute, But Harry Ward unfortunately tried to knock the goalie into the back of the net with his shot instead of placing it, and from the resulting rebound Daniel Howlett was adjudged to have fouled the goalie before scoring. However this didn’t stop Harry Ward grabbing a hat trick in the first four minutes of this match and finished with eight goals but could have had many more if he composed himself in front of goal, Ben Berwick in Reffleys goal was virtually a spectator and was given a run up front for the last five minutes.

Reffley dominated with numerous runs from Daniel Howlett and Jack Moy creating havock, The defence of Kai Gilkerson, Aidan Grange and Harry Greeves was back to their best winning and distributing the ball well.

Reffley scored at will and the scorers were Harry Ward (8) Jack Moy (4), Dean Whitmore (2), Nathaniel Hazle (2), Lewis Davenport and Daniel Howlett.

To Downhams credit they didn’t stop trying and battled well for every ball, but Reffley had every player on form with Dean Whitmore sniffing for goals and unselfishly setting people up in front of goal it was an excellent team performance after last weeks struggle.

MOM The whole team.
 

SQUAD Harry Greeves, Kai Gilkerson, Daniel Howlett, Harry Ward, Jack Moy, Aidan Grange, Aaron Pyper, Nathaniel Hazle, Connor Pakes and Kai Neeve

After previous weeks fluent flowing football we came crashing back to earth against a battling St Eds Pride A who chased everything and put in more effort. Reffley seemed to go through the motions unable to create the numerous chances of previous weeks, but having said that Reffley restricted shots on their goal to virtually nil, with the defence of Kai Gilkerson, Aidan Grange and Aaron Pyper making some great tackles, So that Harry Greeves in goal was a spectator. Reffley scored a goal in either half with Daniel Howlett smashing in from a tight angle in the first half.

Half time team talk didn’t get through to the lads as they still lacked shape and passing to their game for the second half, Jack Moy, Nathaniel Hazle, Kai Neeve and Daniel Howlett continued to chase and work hard in midfield but just couldn’t find the passes. The second goal came with probably the only passing movement of the game when Jack Moy was released down the line to cross into the area for Harry Ward to smash an unstoppable volley passed the stranded St Eds Pride goalie. Well done to Connor Pakes when he came on as sub. Another win that was just about deserved with room for improvement but pleasing to keep a clean sheet and grind out results when not at our best.

MOM  Nathaniel Hazle good enthusiasm and team work

SQUAD Harry Greeves, Ben Berwick, Kai Gilkerson, Kai Neve, Nathaniel Hazle, Daniel Howlett, Harry Ward, Lewis Davenport, Jack Moy, Dean Whitmore and Aidan Grange.

On yet another bitterly cold morning Reffley entertained there close rivals Clenchwarton in a semi final match, Before kick off Reffley received a good team talk, telling them that just turning up wasn’t good enough and that good teams worked for each other and moved the ball about quickly to create opportunities. With this ringing in their ears they started the match at a phenomenal pace and were 3-0 up after ten minutes with Harry ward smashing a quick fire hat trick with some clinical finishing, everyone was really working their socks off and the passing and movement off the ball was the best this team have produced, Daniel Howlett and Jack Moy pulling all the strings in midfield and Nathaniel Hazle hardly putting a foot wrong. Aidan Grange and Kai Gilkerson in defence were solid not giving clenchwarton a shot at goal. At half time the score was 5-0 with Daniel Howlett and Kai Neve notching the other two.

Reffley made substitutions and changed goalies to give everyone a good run out and maybe too many changes on my part as Reffley were not as fluent with the passing but the effort was still there, Dean whitmore coolly scored the sixth slotting into the corner off the net, Jack Moy was rewarded for his tireless running with a well taken goal when he slipped the ball past the advancing Clenchwarton goalie.  Clenchwarton woke up after this and had a five minute spell when they was on top and scored a consolation goal, but the match was all over by then, Daniel Howlett scored his second and the final goal of the game from the penalty spot after he was brought down in the area. An excellent game of football from Reffley who continue to improve all the time.   

MOM   Daniel Howlett good vision, passing and tackling.

Squad: Ben Berwick, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Jack Moy, Aaron Pyper, Kai Gilkerson, Lewis Davenport, Connor Pakes, Dean Whitmore, Kai Neve and Nathaniel Hazle.

Reffley started this game slowly, struggling to get any momentum or string any passes together. But eventually Reffley opened the scoring through Harry Ward and that goal lifted the team to increase the work rate and create numerous chances throughout the remainder of the game. Reffley had four substitutes that were given a good run out, with everyone contributing to flowing football that just got better as the game went on. Kai Gilkerson and Kai Neve were solid in defence, Jack Moy and Daniel Howlett dominated the midfield, with all the strikers getting on the score sheet but missing several opportunities to increase the overall goal tally,

The final score was 13-0 and the scorers were Harry Ward 4, Daniel Howlett 3, Lewis Davenport 2, Connor Pakes 2, Jack Moy and Dean Whitmore.

MotM: Kai Gilkerson  good composed defending.

Squad: Ben Berwick, Harry Greeves, Aarron Pyper, Kai Gilkerson, Kai Neve, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Jack Moy, Nathaniel Hazle, and Aidan Grange.

A few changes where made for this game against clenchwarton as we knew they were a very good side and we wanted to restrict them to very few chances, so we had a chat before the game to let every player know what was expected off them, And that if they didn’t contribute as they could we had substitutes that would love to come on. This seemed to work better than I could ever have hoped for as everyone worked there socks off getting tackles in and chasing players back to win the ball. Harry Ward opened the scoring by smashing the ball into the corner of the goal following sustained pressure from Reffley. The second goal was scored by Daniel Howlett when he crossed from wide and the ball evaded everyone to sneak in at the back post, Clenchwarton then had a good chance to score but Harry Greeves in the Reffley goal made a great save at the attackers feet to keep the score 2-0 at half time.

The substitutes came on at half time and we proceeded to carry on where we left off from the first half, with some excellent pass and move and one touch football we created numerous chances with Daniel Howlett and Jack Moy running Clenchwarton ragged, Aidan Grange and Kai Neeve impressive in defence with decisive tackles and great distribution of the ball out to the midfielders to create chances for the fox in the box Nathaniel Hazle to notch a couple of tap ins before Daniel Howlett went on a surging run to smash the ball into the top corner. Well done Harry Ward for good hold up play, and every player for being committed to work hard for each other creating a fantastic game of football to watch against a very good Clenchwarton team that just played us on one of them days that happens occasionally in football.

Mom: Jack Moy endless running and effort.

SQAUD  Ben Berwick, Kai Gilkerson, Kai Neve, Harry Greeves, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Lewis Davenport, Dean Whitmore, Nathaniel Hazle and Jack Moy.

On a bitterly cold morning we eventually got round to playing this cup match against St Eds Pride A, having already knocked there B team out in the previous round 13 - 0 we expected stiffer competition and was not disappointed with St Eds eager participation.

The first half was fairly scrappy and not very easy on the eye, with many stray passes, missed tackles and no composure in front of goal, But with probably the only passing movement of  the first half, Harry Ward crossed for Nathaniel Hazle to side foot clinically into the net.

Within a couple of minutes St Eds had levelled, after giving away a needless free kick Reffley didn’t defend very well and when the ball dropped in front of the goal St Eds attacker took his chance well passing it under the advancing goalie.

With the scores level it woke Reffley up and from a corner Jack Moy scored a great headed goal to go 2-1 up at half time. The second half was much better, everyone wanted the ball and the substitutes Lewis Davenport, Dean whitmore and Kai Neve put more urgency into the game, Getting the ball to Jack moy and Daniel Howlett to run at the opposition and dominate play which resulted in a few bad mistimed tackles that stopped them in their tracks,

But overall a good second half  see Jack Moy get his second of the match before Harry Ward smashed an unstoppable free kick into the top corner near the dying seconds.

Much better defensively second half with Kai Gilkerson finding his composure and giving Ben Berwick little to do. A deserved win against a good team that could have conceded a lot more goals if Reffley were more clinical and St Eds keeper Will Horn hadn’t have been on top form. Thanks to the referee who controlled the game well and St Eds for a sporting game.

MOM: Jack Moy

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Wells  is the furthest game away from home we would play this season but it was definitely worth the traveling time, both teams were fired up for it as you would expect from a top of the table clash. 

The first half was fairly even without many scoring opportunities but plenty of tackles flying in. 

The second half was much better from Reffley with the wind behind them they started to make the ball do the work and pass the ball about against a very good Wells team; Harry Ward scored the only goal of the game after good play from Jack Moy set him up to smash the ball through the goalies legs. Ben Berwick in the Reffley goal had very little to do because Kai Gilkerson, Harry Geeves and Kai Neve were solid in defence and the midfield of Daniel Howlett, Lewis Davenport and Jack Moy made important tackles and surging runs creating more chances for Reffley to score, This was a good hard game played the correct way with the right result in the end.

Thanks to the referee who handled the game well and to Wells for being a sporting team.    

Reffley MotM  Jack Moy for his tireless tackling.

Sqaud: Ben Berwick, Harry Greeves, Aaron Pyper, Aidan Grange, Kai Gilkerson, Kai Neve, Harry Ward, Daniel Howlett, Connor Pakes, Jack Moy, Dean Whitmore, Nathaniel Hazle and Lewis Davenport.

Heacham visited us for an entertaining game of football that was a little bit one sided with Reffley having the majority of play without creating many scoring opportunities.

Daniel Howlett opened the scoring for Reffley with an unstoppable shot from a tight angle into the roof of the net to settle Reffleys nerves. At half time the score was 1-0 and a fair reflection of the first half.

Reffley made four changes for the restart and the players that came on battled for every ball and eventually scored again when Kai Neve went on a surging run before smashing the ball in at the near post. The other goals came from Nathaniel Hazle following a scramble in the penalty area from a corner and Dean Whitmore latching on to defensive mix up to smash the ball in. A solid performance from all Reffley players with hopefully better to come.

Sqaud  Ben Berwick, Harry Greeves, Aidan Grange, Aaron Pyper, Kai Gilkerson, Kai Neve, Nathaniel Hazle, Daniel Howlett, Harry Ward, Dean Whitmore, Connor Pakes, Lewis Davenport and Jack Moy.

A very enjoyable day was had at Marham, the weather was superb, all the boys enjoyed themselves and the referee was very good, talking to the lads telling them when they were wrong and encouraging good play from both sides (which is how it should be).  

Reffley took ages to get started but were soon in the lead thanks to some powerful shots from Harry Ward who scored a hat trick. Marham pulled a goal back after some slack defending, which just spurred Reffley on to score a few more goals from Daniel Howlett and Jack Moy (2).

In the second half, Reffley used all remaining substitutions to give all the boys a run out but scored only 1 more goal from Dean Whitmore but created numerous chances that were wasted.

Reffley  played a fairly good  team game against an inexperienced Downham team that didn’t stop trying even though they conceded an avalanche of goals.

Downham have their goalie to thank as he made several good saves to stop an even more unbelievable scorline.

Reffley's scorers were Nathaniel Hazle (3), Daniel Howlett (3), Kai Neeve (2), Kai Gilkerson (2), Connor Pakes (2), Aaron Pyper (2), Harry Ward (2), Harry Greeves, Dean Whitmore, and one og.

Aidan Grange and Lewis Davenport played a good game without getting on the score sheet and Ben Berwick, Reffley's goalie nearly scored near the end of the game but for a good save from Downhams goalie. Downham nearly scored a consolation goal but stand in goalie Daniel Howlett tipped it wide for a corner.

Well at last the new season begins and with an excellent pre-season of  freindlys and tournament wins the lads have really set their standards high. The longer games will increase their stamina but it really is a squad game now more than ever with every player expected to give their all and work for each other.

Today we entertained St Edmunds Pride and it definitely was a game of two halves The first half Reffley didn’t pass the ball very well and seemed to be taking a too direct route to score with too many individual performances and shots from any range or angle that the impressive St Eds keeper saved comfortably.

The second half the lads went out knowing what was expected of them and I changed keepers as Harry Greeves didn’t have much to do in the first half and gave Ben Berwick a run out and changed a few  players around hoping that they would pinch a goal and get us a win. But they all seemed more composed and passed the ball around really well that eventually a Harry Ward shot took a deflection through a crowd of players, giving Reffley the lead and settling the nerves to go on and control the game.

The other Reffley scorers were Kai Neve, Kai Gilkerson (2) (already scored more than last year), Aaron Pyper (2) (didn’t score last year), Daniel Howlett (2) and Harry Ward grabbing his second of the game.

All the lads worked very hard in the second half, Lewis Davenport and Connor Pakes closing down quickly and Aidan Grange with Harry Greeves looking solid in defence. Thanks to St Eds for a sporting game, Tim for refereeing and my wife for the refreshments. A great start to the season lads and a good all round team performance in the second half.