Frank's Report
Formby Junior Sports Club Under 15 Girls have become the West Lancs Girls’ League Champions and FJSC Under 14 Girls’ have reached the semi-final stage of the prestigious LCFA Cup competition.
It was also a very good weekend for the boys with all four top of the league teams winning their important matches. There were victories for FJSC Under 13 Blacks, FJSC Under 14 United, FJSC Under 14 Blacks and FJSC Under 15’s.
GIRLS’ REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
Unfortunately the Under 15’s could not complete their league fixtures with a victory against Euxton Girls, losing in the West Division for the first time this season. A win would have seen the girls complete a twelve-match fixture list with twelve victories. However, it was not to be, but to win the league in only their third season in the West Lancs Girls’ League is a phenomenal achievement. Some members of the team started playing football in FJSC’s Inter Club Section only six years ago. For a few of the girls it has been even less time.
After a goalless first half FJSC Under 15’s went one goal down when Euxton Girls scored with a tremendous header. FJSC nearly drew level soon after when an Anna Rutherford shot struck the Euxton woodwork. Nina Macy and Sophie Dixon worked hard in midfield for FJSC but Euxton scored a late goal as FJSC pushed forward in search of an equaliser. The same two teams will contest the League Cup Final later in the season.
FJSC UNDER 14 GIRLS’ REACH CUP SEMI-FINAL
FJSC Under 14 Girls’ played Rainford Rangers in the Quarter Final of the Liverpool County FA Under 14 Girls’ Cup.
Rainford Rangers started well but soon FJSC settled down and midway through the first half Ella Lawson gave the Under 14’s the lead with a well-struck shot. FJSC then doubled their lead after the interval when Lily Hamilton scored after receiving an inch perfect through ball from Holly Pearson. Erin Smith played well in defence and Abby Hobbs worked tirelessly. Goalkeeper Rachel Robinson made an important save late on. Sammy Godsall appeared to have scored a spectacular third goal for FJSC but unfortunately it was ruled out for offside. Josie McIver deserves special mention for a great effort despite being unwell. Girl of the match for an excellent midfield display was Molly Graham.
BOYS’ REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
League leaders FJSC Under 13 Blacks played nearest challengers Phoenix. The Blacks won 4-3 with two goals each from Bill Steel and Carlos Swain-Velasco. Man of the match for a very influential game in midfield was Jacob Williams- Tranter. Carlos Swain- Velasco scored one of the best goals of the season. It was described - “ A cross from the right saw the ball spin up and Carlos – positioned around the penalty spot watched it spin down and mid air back flicked the ball with a scorpion type move that beat the Phoenix keeper to his left. “
FJSC Under 14 Blacks returned to winning ways after last week’s disappointing result. The Blacks won 7-2 against Phoenix in the Championship Division. After being held to 2-2 at half time the Blacks produce a very strong second half performance. Lewis Constable scored four times. There was a brace from James Cunningham and a single strike from Callum Richmond. George Treble was man of the match for a commanding midfield display.
In the Premier Division FJSC Under 14’s United scored three goals in each half to win 6 nil away at S. and B. Rangers Red. The goals were scored by Joe Hampson, Cameron Casterton, Dan Clark, Sean Jones, Joe McElhinney and Matthew Williams.
Owen Highton scored a hat trick in FJSC Under 15’s 6 nil win over Hesketh Colts. Also on the scoresheet with one goal each were Patrick Dutton, Daniel Hughes and man of the match James Honour.
FJSC Under 18 Whites won 3-2 against FJSC Under 18 Blacks. The Whites are now unbeaten in the last four matches. In the same division FJSC Under 18’s lost 3-1 away at Southport Trinity.
Dylan Riley, Jack Yarwood, Sam Mycek and man of the match Oliver Charnock all scored for FJSC Under 10 Blacks in the match at Crosby Stuart. Two of the goals were headers. Goalkeeper Caleb Johnson kept his fourth successive clean sheet in league matches.
Lewis Parker scored in another very good match between FJSC Under 9’s and S. and A. Amateurs. Jamie Simpson played well as did goalkeeper Charlie Lynch.
Dilan Sathiyanathan and Luke Lewis scored for FJSC Under 8 Whites in the match with S. and A. Reds. Man of the match was Connor Daulby. Charlie Nuttie made some good saves in goal.
There was a very even high scoring match between FJSC Under 8 Blacks and Southport Trinity. There was one goal apiece for Liam Kirk, Finley Richards, Thomas Dent and Koray Murray-Cakar. Micky Denison had another excellent match in midfield.
INTER CLUB FOOTBALL
At the end of season FJSC Annual Presentation Evening Awards ceremony, children who have made the highest Inter Club appearances in their divisions or sections will receive awards to recognise this achievement.
This will be based on the club website statistics which is recorded each week from the Inter Club registers.
With only just over two months of the season to go the ‘top of the appearances charts’ in every age group are very close indeed.
BOYS
RECEPTION - Donovan Gibbs 14, Jesse Mavers 14, Peter Cunningham 13 and Henry Dugdale 12.
YEAR ONE - Harry Nelson 16, Sebastian Wood 16, Finley White 14 and Connor Scarisbrick 13.
YEAR TWO – Danny Lea, Lewis Forsyth, Archie Beckett, Jamie Jawook, George Dent and Eddy Vos all with 15 appearances. Ryan Kennedy and Dylan Madeley on 14.
YEAR THREE – Finley Richards, Harry Lofthouse, Thomas Dent, Liam Kirk and Connor Daulby all have 15 appearances. Tom Blundell, James Savage and Luke Lewis are on 14.
YEAR FOUR/FIVE – Oscar Fletcher and Lewis Parker have both made 17 appearances. All on 16 appearances are Charlie Lynch, Corey Ashworth, Kai Hall, Dominic Hamilton, Jacob Heaney, Will Greenwood, Dominic Baines, Gabe Bellemey, Jake Bellemey and Bowie Mavers.
YEAR SIX/SEVEN – Luke Honour leads the way with 16 appearances. All with 15 appearances are Ellis Parry, Sam Trappe, Steven Mordaunt, Gerard Broomfield, Matteo Heaney, Jack Rummens and Kyle Phillips.
GIRLS
YEAR ONE/TWO/THREE – Sienna Fortune and Jessica Duncan with 15 appearances are the leaders. On 14 appearances are Elise Hodgson and Lucy Duncan. Isabella Moore and Lola Cole are on 13.
YEAR THREE/FOUR/FIVE – Katelyn Vos and Aimee Walsh are on 17 appearances. Harriet Tunley has 16. With 15 appearances are Alex Bunting, Evie Balshaw, Megan Hulse, Lottie Atherton, Ellie Todino, and Lauren Boardman.
YEAR SIX/SEVEN – Lauren Holden is on her own with 16 appearances. On 15 appearances are Eva Sears and Yasmin Godsall. With 14 appearances are Evie Lovelady- Lang, Hatty Hobbs, Ruby Houghton and Lily Hall.
YEAR EIGHT/NINE – Lucy Robins leads the group with 16 appearances. Lily Hamilton is on 15. Sammy Godsall and Erin Smith are on 14. Rachel Robinson, Ella Lawson, Jessica Mordaunt and Josie McIver have made 13 appearances.
There will also be Top Inter Club Scorer Awards in all age groups.
Here is a list of the leading scorers at half term.
BOYS
RECEPTION – Donovan Gibbs 26; Jesse Mavers 16.
YEAR ONE – Sebastian Wood 22; Harry Nelson 18; Owen Griffiths 15.
YEAR TWO – Max McBride 44; Archie Beckett 32; Dominic Maxwell 27.
YEAR THREE – Finley Richards 28; Thomas Dent 23; Luke Lewis 20.
YEAR FOUR – Lewis Parker 38; Josh Kenn 19; Corey Ashworth 18.
YEAR FIVE – Jacob Heaney 25; Jake Bellemey 20; Dylan Riley 18.
YEAR SIX – Luke Honour 35; Jacb Lewis 25; Steven Mordaunt 17.
YEAR SEVEN – Dan King 41; Andrew Kimmance 18; Ellis Parry 18.
GIRLS
YEAR ONE – Maddie Vernon 19.
YEAR TWO – Elise Hodgson 18;Isabella Moore 18; Mariana Mathias 12.
YEAR THREE – Katelyn Vos 38; Jessica Duncan 23; Lucy Duncan 17.
YEAR FOUR – Grace Rooney 18.
YEAR FIVE – Ellie Todino 41; Isabelle Conway 24; Sarah Allmark 22.
YEAR SIX – Yasmin Godsall 19; Holly Rimmer 19.
YEAR SEVEN – Erin Denison 13; Lily Hall 13; Freya Thornton 12.
YEAR EIGHT – Lydia Warburton 7; Simone Jones 6.
YEAR NINE – Lily Hall 50; Ella Lawson 29; Erin Smith 12.
FUTURE INTER CLUB PROGRAMME AND FIXTURES.
All Inter Club League Competitions have now been completed in all divisions.
BSL DIVISION 4
Lions 18pts; Kingfishers 13pts; Ravens 13pts; Leopards 11pts.
BSL DIVISION 3
Panthers 21pts; Tigers 17pts; Pumas 15pts; Jaguars 9pts.
BSL DIVISION 2
Hotspurs 26pts; Albion 23pts; United 20pts; Rangers 19pts; Wanderers 17pts; Argyle 15 pts.
BSL DIVISION 1
*Cross Green United 25pts; *Formby Grasshoppers 25pts; Formby Colts 24pts; Pinewood Athletic 17pts; Sandune Rovers 15pts; Red Squirrel Rangers 14pts.
GSL DIVISION 3
Owls 21pts; Eagles 16pts; Magpies 14pts; Kestrels 13pts.
GSL DIVISION 2
Sharks 30pts; Dolphins 24pts; Seahawks 22pts; Stingrays 20pts.
GSL DIVISION 1
Flamingos 26pts; Hornets 17pts; Wildcats 17pts; Wombats 12pts.
*A Play-Off Match for the BSL Division 1 will be arranged between Cross Green United and Formby Grasshoppers before the end of the season.
Friendly matches will be played on Saturday February 18th, as there are likely to be some absentees due to half term holidays.
POSSIBLE TEAM CHANGES
It is likely that Inter Club organisers may make a few changes to teams before the cup competitions commence from Saturday February 25th. This will be to try to make the teams as even as possible before the start of the cup competitions.
BSL DIVISION 1 CUP (After Round One)
Sandune Rovers 3pts; Freshfield Colts 3pts; Red Squirrel Rangers 2pts; Freshfield Grasshoppers 2pts; Cross Green United 1pt; Pinewood Athletic 1pt.
INTER CLUB ARRANGEMENTS FOR SATURDAY FEB. 25TH
All matches will be played at Deansgate Lane Playing Fields at the usual times.
Coaching groups with Simone and Jordan have been cancelled this week.
Reception and Year One boys will have matches from 9-10am but no coaching.
NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME IN ALL INTER CLUB AGE GROUPS.
CLUB NEWS
FJSC is proud to announce that it has 503 members so far this season.
There are 350 boys and 153 girls playing football each weekend at Formby Junior Sports Club with membership likely to rise still further before the end of the season.
