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Leeds Schools FA (A) 7 v Bassetlaw Schools FA (A) 0                  12TH APRIL 2005

This midweek evening fixture saw a confident Leeds team run riot against their opponents. Following their recent unlucky away draw to Huddersfield Academy Leeds showed no mercy and went for the Bassetlaw jugular straight from the off. The first Leeds attack saw a shot go just wide, the second Leeds attack produced a Glen Hewitt (T.Halton) goal from close range following a fine save from the Bassetlaw keeper. Any hope of an attack by the visitors was quickly extinguished by the Leeds defence, Josh Campey (Greenfield) epitomised the defensive qualities with some strong tackling. Leeds extended their lead when Will Lenehan (Crossley Street) beat his defender.

Leeds Schools F A

North Tyneside Tour

Leeds schools F A put in some creditable performances.  

A brace of goals by Luke Robinson (W.End) and goals from Billy Law (Clapgate), and Jack Contrino (S.Heart) saw Leeds 'A' team beat Newcastle 'A' by four goals to strength had enabled them to win with relative ease.

A rampant Leeds 'A' team won their final game against East Northumberland 'A' by four goals to nil. With Leeds now used to the playing surface, their character, skill and technical ability shone through. Goals from Dean Bartle ((H. Carr), Ashley Coffey (Westerton), Luke Robinson (W.End) and Glen Hewitt (T.Hallton) capped a tremendous all round display. A most excellent tour was enjoyed by players, parents and supporters alike. Thanks must go to Mike Rossiter, Mark Tong 'Doc' Towers and Jackie Batley for their never ending commitment and enthusiasm in managing and organising city football

LSFA Under 11 v Scarborough - Yorkshire Cup

For the opening 15 minutes it was end to end stuff with some spirited play from both teams eventually saw the Leeds team begin to dictate the method of play with Ollie Roberts [Colton] and Glen Hewitt [T.Halton] looking particularly influential. With the Leeds back four well on top, a move that began with Ashley Coffey [Westerton] spreading the ball wide to Dean Bartle [H. Carr] who then found Joe Barden [Deighton Gates] play the ball into the path of Luke Robinson [West End] who made no mistake in putting leeds into the lead.

Jack Cantrino [Sacred Heart] then scored an opportunists goal with a strike from distance after having spotted the Scarboro keeper off his line. A great save by Jake Watkins [West End] denied the visitors a goal, the resulting Leeds attack saw Billy Law [Clapgate] stroke the ball home from close range.With the Leeds lads now well in command the team played attractive football all over the pitch.It came as no surprise when Will Lenehan [Crossley Street] capped a fine display with 2 well taken goals.


Derby Schools F.A. [B] 0 v Leeds Schools F.A. [B] 7 29th Janaury 2005

This was a `Derby Day` for the Leeds team as they romped home with an emphatic 7-0 win.

Playing downhill Leeds settled quickly producing fine attacking football through Bradley Wilson [5 Lane Ends] and Stephen Blower [St. Augustines].Leeds went ahead when a fine crossed ball from Callum Hepples [R. Victoria] found the ever lively Kurtis Wilkinson [Beechwood] who made no mistake in beating the Derby keeper.Several minutes later Leeds increased thier lead when Toyan Dore [C.Allerton] struck home.

With Ashley Coffey [Westerton] marshelling his defence the Derby attacks were neutralised, and Leeds pushed forward at every opportunity.Leeds then forced several corners in quick succession and came close to increasing their lead.Leeds` endeavours were then rewarded when Toyan Dore added another to his tally. The half time whistle saw Leeds 3-0 to the good.

Now playing uphill Leeds continued playing sound attacking football and anumber of chances went narrowly wide before Stephen Blower made it goal number 4.With the home supporters getting behind their team Derby tried to force their way back into the game.With all the Leeds team playing some marvellous football the Derby forays were dealt with and Leeds once again took command.Tom Verney [Woodlesford] added to a great display when he found the Derby net from close range.

With the game now effectively over as a contest Ashley Bell [Colton] capped an influential performance with two great goals both from long range.

When the final whistle blew a relieved Derby side knew that they had just played a team

Leeds 'A' 0 v 2 York 25th January

Leeds began the game with determination but were penned back by an ebullient York team, who came out like 'dogs off a leash!' They pressed and pressed not allowing Leeds any time to get the ball down and play. It was to a) clear the ball and b) keep possession.

The first goal came when having got the ball into a wide area the ball was carelessly given away and with a quick passing movement the ball was rifled home past Jake Watkins. During this period, resolute defending was all that Leeds could do and great praise must go to Bradley Wilson, Jameel Ible, Richard Vennard and Will Lenehan for a gutsy display.

Great credit to York for a well rehearsed game plan but warm condolences to a brave Leeds team, who never gave up, tackled with endeavour and tried to play football on a 'bobbly' surface.

At the moment York seem to have the sign over us but we meet again shortly in another cup so we still have time to get their measure.

Leeds Schools FA 'A' 1 v York Schools FA 'A' 2 - 18TH December 2004

All hopes of an entertaining game of football between two very good sides were dashed when minutes into the game the heavens opened; freezing torrential rain then ensued for the next quarter of an hour. Both teams fought a battle not just against each other but against the elements as well. With Bradley Wilson [5 Lanes] and Ollie Roberts [Colton] combining well  were unable to add to their goal tally.

The second half saw a reversal of the first with York being the team to dominate the play. With the weather worsening all the time, York appeared to deal with the conditions better than the Leeds lads. It was therefore no surprise when York first levelled the score and then went on to win the game.

U11 Leeds 'B' v Leicester 'B' 4th December 2004

After a sluggish first half which saw Leeds dominated but were unable to find the net against a stubborn Leicester the game was scoreless. The 2nd half was a different ball game with Leeds playing very well and Stephen Blower (ST. Augustines) in dominate form in midfield. A fine shot from Ashley Bell (colton) scorched into the net, quickly followed by a Toyan Dore (chapel Allerton) strike. The woodwork continued to defy Leeds with no fewer than 6 efforts striking post or bar. Eventually the effort that Leicester had made was rewarded with a goal following a scramble. Final score 2-1 to Leeds.

Leeds Schools F A [A] 5  v   Leicester Schools F A [A] 0

Leeds continued their fine form with a decisive 5-0 victory over a resolute Leicester side. An early Leicester attack was broken up by Jameel Ible[St. Augustines],the ball was then played to the edge of the Leicester box Tom Verney [Woodlesford] put in a great cross for Billy Law to go narrowly wide. Moments later Daniel Coates [Colton] gave Leeds the lead when he beat the Leicester keeper with an excellent shot on the run.

Leicester responded with some attacking football of their own but were unable to break through the Leeds rearguard.

With Leeds pressing forward the Leeds midfield cohort led by the influential Ollie Roberts [Colton] created some space on the right wing allowing Glen Hewitt [T.Halton] to strike the ball home from some twenty yards out.

Leicester then had several successive attacks.

Both teams started the second half in energetic fashion, some great interchange of play between Brad Wilson [Five Lanes] and Dean Bartle [Hunslet Carr] put Joe Barden [Deighton Gates] through for the simplest of tap ins.

Leeds went even further ahead following a great move on the right flank with Glen Hewitt getting his second of the game with a powerful low drive.

Leicester with an equal amount of possession were unable to get on the score sheet and suffered a further setback when the strong running of Luke Robinson [West End] saw him make an unselfish pass to Joe Barden who coolly placed the ball into the awaiting Leicester goal.

Walsall Tour Match Reports

29th October Wolverhampton Schools F. A. [B] 4 v Leeds Schools F.A.[B] 3

This was the second match of the day and Leeds hoped to record their second win.

Leeds settled well with Ashley Coffey [Westerton] and Will Lenehan[Crossley Street] combining well on the left flank.Wolves showed what was to come by playing route one football whilst Leeds attempted to play the passing game.Tom Hinchcliffe[East Garforth] Josh Campey[Greenfield] and Harry Wollaston [Colton] were all seeing plenty of the ball and Leeds were playing some promising stuff.

With Wolves continuing to hit the long ball Leeds didn't deal with the Wolves attacks, the result was three quick goals to Wolves.

The second half saw a shellshocked Leeds put in a determined display ,some lovely football saw Joe Barden [Deighton Gates] and Billy Law [Clapgate] reduce the deficit to one goal.This began to look like a game that could go either way.Both teams then scored a further goal.

Leeds dominated the last fifteen minutes and put Wolves under intense pressure with several near misses but the equaliser never came.

With Leeds losing by the odd goal in seven they were extremely unlucky not to have got something from a game full of passion and excitement.

Walsall Schools F.A [A] 1 v Leeds Schools F.A. [A] 2

Under 12s

This was a rearranged fixture against an under 12s side.Leeds stated full of confidence Ashley Coffey [Westerton] put in a lovely crossfield ball ,a great cross from Glen Hewitt[T.Halton] saw Tom Welsh [Westerton] go close to opening the score. Billy Law[Clapgate] then danced around three defenders and Josh Sunley [St. Matthews] stroked the ball into the net.

Walsall then tried their hardest to get back into the game ,and did so with a splendid glancing header from their centre forward.At half time with the game even Leeds had put in an excellent half.

The Leeds strength and determination proved to be crucial in the second period of the game.With Leeds now playing three at the back the Walsall attack was "sewn up",Leeds continued to press forward.Luke Robinson then scored the deciding goal through some strong running which saw him shrug off a Walsall defender and beat the keeper wit a powerful shot.This was a memorable performance by Leeds.

Leeds Schools F. A. [A] 1 v South Tyneside Schools F.A.[A] 2

Match report 23/10/04

With Leeds playing into the wind Tyneside sought ti take an early advantage but Leeds held firm.Up front Toyan Dore [Chapel Allerton] and Billy Law [Clapgate] showed some nice touches,with the Leeds midfield working hard .

A long range shot by Tyneside caught the wind and flew into the Leeds net beating the keeper Robert Welford [Robin Hood].Some good football followed by both teams Terry Brown [Hawksworth Wood] looking particularly impressive.

The second half saw Leeds surge forward, a fine through ball by Kurtis Wilkinson [Beechwood] put Daniel Coates [Colton ] through for the Leeds equaliser.Minutes later Billy Law [Clapgate] hit the Tyneside woodwork.Against the run of play the visiters took the lead with a shot from the edge of the box.Bradley Wilson [Cobden] and Taranjit Matharu [Beeston] tried to help Leeds get back on level terms but Leeds didn't take advantage of the windy conditions,the final score showing a 2-1 deficit.

Bassettlaw Schools F. A. [A] 1 v Leeds Schools F. A. [A] 7

Match Report 13/11/04.

Billy Law[Clapgate] scored four goals including a penalty in this emphatic cup win away at Bassettlaw.With their leading striker unavailable Bassettlaw knew this was going to be a tough game.The Leeds team produced a great advertisement for free flowing, patient, attacking football.

Dean Bartle [Hunslet Carr] capped another fine performance with a goal from long range, and Joa Barden's [Deighton Gates] tireless running saw him bag a brace of goals.

With Leeds romping home Bassettlaw scored a consolation goal late in the game.This was aLeeds display full of flair and good basic football.Congratulations to the goalscorers ,but to get a true insight into the exhibition by the Leeds team make sure to read all the names listed in the 15 man squad.

Thanks Jackie ,thats your lot.

Cheers Ian.

 

CHESTER - LE-STREET 'A' v LEEDS SCHOOLS FA 'A' (18.09.03)

 The Leeds Camp knew this was going to be a tough game and were proved right. Within seconds of the kick-off Chester-Le-Street pinned Leeds back on the defensive.

 Leeds showed their character through strong defensive work Jack Contrino (SACRED HEART) and Tom Verney (WOODLESFORD) looked impressive with Glenn Hewitt (TEMPLENEWSAM HALTON )battling tirelessly. After a Leeds attack Chester-Le-Street broke forward and were fortunate when a long shot bounced high on the wet grass into the net deceiving Jake Watkins (WEST END) in the Leeds goal 

 With Leeds looking for an early reply, a penalty appeal was tuned down; Kurtis Wilkinson (BEECHWOOD) had taken charge in midfield and was unlucky with a long-range shot. Stephen Blower (ST AUGUSTINES) was also looking good for Leeds. Billy Law (CLAPGATE) then locked on to a long ball and with electrifying pace shrugged off two defenders and neatly beat the keeper. It was 1-1 and just for good measure Billy Law did exactly the same thing as before and scored again, putting Leeds in front.

 Ashley Coffey (WESTERTON) now at left back settled well and looked good going forward. Joe Taiwo (ST JOSEPHS) led by example with both teams competing for possession a momentary lapse by Leeds allowed Chester-Le-Street to equalise. Game on - Again!

 Playing against a stiffening breeze Joe Barden (DEIGHTON GATES) held off some stiff tackles to hit home with a lofted shot. There then followed some lovely football by Leeds, an excellent free kick on the Leeds left saw Tom Welsh (WESTERTON) score with a classy strike – surely a contender for goal of the season.

Both teams continued to play some excellent football with Leeds eventually shading it.

Chester-Le-Street 2 Leeds Schools' 4

Nottingham Schools' FA 'B' v Leeds Schools' 'B' (25.09.03)

On a very wet Saturday morning this initially looked like a game that was up for the taking by Leeds. Nottingham looked very useful going forward but showed some defensive weaknesses.

Leeds took the lead after some fine football by Will Lenehen (CROSSLEY STREET) and Callum Hepples (ROTHWELL VICTORIA). A lovely long ball produced a cross that was well finished by Joe Barden (DEIGHTON GATES) to give Leeds the lead.

With Leeds dominating, their forwards were having difficulty finding the net and chances went begging. Against the play Nottingham equalised from a corner Robert Welford (ROBIN HOOD) in goal, who had previously showed some good handling skills made a valiant attempt but the shot was unstoppable.

The second half saw Leeds continue to surge forward with some lovely interchanges of play between defence and midfield. Ashley Bell (COLTON) and Ollie Roberts (COLTON) both went close for Leeds. Ashley Coffey (WESTERTON) and Taranjit Matharu (BEESTON PRIMARY) were communicating well and building attacks from the back. The Leeds right allowed a Nottingham player through and one on one with Jake Watkins (WEST END) now in the Leeds goal, Nottingham took the lead.

With Jack Contrino (SACRED HEART) now on the pitch, Leeds received their just desserts scoring several goals in succession, through Harry Woolaston (COLTON) 3, Joe Barden and Ashley Bell.

After the final whistle Leeds strength in depth had enabled them to win with relative ease. Full credit to Nottingham who never gave up.

Nottingham Schools' FA 2 Leeds Schools' 6