Cullercoats 6 - 1 Stocksfield

 
The Under 11s produced an excellent first half performance to put the game beyond doubt at half time.   Luke Monaghan’s opening goal after 10 minutes was all that Cullercoats had to show for an opening period of domination before a change of formation and the introduction of an extra striker (Charlie James) changed the game.   Oliver young made it 2-0 with a clever finish during a goalmouth scramble before James struck his first goal since an 8 week injury lay off.  Aaron Dixon added a fourth before James hit the goal of the match when he robbed the fullback, shrugged off another challenge and fired into the top corner.   Experimental changes were made at half time with Keeper Tony Blacklock swapping with Left back Joe Logan in a move which can only be described as entertaining!.   Cullercoats were clearly a different team in the second half and apart from a fantastic chip from Aaron Dixon they failed to take control of the game as Stocksfield hit back with a late deserved consolation.
 
Tony 7, Jack 7, Joe 7, Oliver 8, Ethan 6, Lewis 6, Josh 6, Louis 6, Charlie B 8, Aaron 8, Luke 7, Reece 7, Charlie J 8 (MOM) Ryan 6
 
 

Seaton Deleval Dynamoes 1 - 5 Cullercoats U11s

 
The Under 11s produced another fine all round team display to comfortably beat their rivals from Seaton Deleval.   Luke Monaghan started the ball rolling after 15 mins when he latched onto a fine through ball from Aaron Dixon and dispatched a neat finish under the Dynamoes Keeper.   Luke then turned provider for a change as he played a similar pass to release Josh Irwin who also kept his nerve in fine style when through on the keeper.  The Under 11s were in no mood to relax in the second half and with Charlie Barbrook pulling the strings in midfield they soon made it 3-0 thanks to Steven Taylors effort.  A thunderous free kick from Skipper Oliver Young found the back of the net to make it 4-0 before Aaron Dixon again made no mistake from the penalty spot.   Reece Ackinclose and Jack Ashworth were putting in some outstanding tackles late in the game to try and keep cullercoats clean sheet in tact but the Dynamoes notched a penalty consulation late in the game after Josh Irwin handled in the box.   All in all an excellent team display with 5 different goalscorers on the scoresheet. Good also to see Charlie James (AKA Scooter) return to action after 2 months on the sidelines with a broken elbow.
 
Tony 7, Lewis 7, David 7, Oliver 8, Reece 8 (MOM) , Ethan 7, Steven 8, Charlie B 8, Aaron 8, Josh 8, Luke 8, Ryan 7, Jack 8, Charlie J 7.
 
 

'Soccer Centres'

SAFC Foundation are running a number of weekly evening and weekend ‘Soccer Centres’ across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham. Sessions are open for boys and girls aged 4 – 12. All sessions are ‘turn up and play’, no need to book (unless stated). Soccer Centres include quality football coaching and small sided games ran by professional SAFC Foundation coaches. More information available here.
 
Riverside Sports Pavillion, Chester le Street
£2.50 per session
Every Monday 5pm – 6pm
 
Farringdon Sports College, Sunderland
£2.00 per session
Every Saturday 10.30am – 11.30am
 
Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Durham (call 0191 301 8304 to book)
Tuesday 5pm – 6pm
Tuesday 6pm – 7pm
 
Abbey Leisure Centre, Durham (call 0191 301 8301 to book)
Thursday 4pm – 5pm
Thursday 5pm – 6pm
 
Boldon School, NE35 9DZ    STARTS THIS WEEK – FIRST WEEK FREE!!
£2.50 per session
Every Thursday 5pm – 6pm
 
Crowtree Indoor Academy, Sunderland
Deaf Friendly & PAN-Disability Football, £2 per session
Every Saturday 10am – 11am
 
 
Little Dribblers
 
Fun introduction to football for ages 2 – 5. Sessions are linked to Early Years Foundation Stage and help improve on spatial awareness, teamwork, co-ordination and Early Moves. To book, please call Kelly Lang on 0191 551 5315, unless stated.
 
Stadium of Light, Tuesday, 5pm – 6pm. £3 per session (starting 9th November 2010)
 
Stadium of Light, Wednesday, 5pm – 6pm. £3 per session.
 
Thorney Close Childrens Centre, Wednesday, 9.30am -10.30am. FREE (call 537 3231 to book)
 
Bunny Hill Childrens Centre, Thursday, 9.15am – 10.15am. FREE (call 520 5555 to book)
 
Springwell Village Community Venue, Thursday, 2pm – 3pm. FREE (call to 416 2630 book)
 
If you would like any more information on these courses, please contact me on the details below or Kelly Land on 0191 551 5315.
 
Kind Regards
 
Phil King
Football Development Business Manager
 
Sunderland AFC Foundation
Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU
0191 551 5164
philip.king@safc.com
www.safcfoundation.com

Cullercoats FC Under 8s v Whitley Bay Boys Club (Rovers) FC Under 8s (30/10/10)

The Under 8s were back in action this weekend against Whitley Bay Boys Club (Rovers) FC. They were seeking to get their third league win of the season in their sixth fixture.
 
As usual, the Under 8s made all the early running, with their midfield trio of Connor Sherriff (captain), Joseph Hornby and Harvey Thompson taking complete control through the middle. Jack Reid (striker) once again proved too hot to handle for the opposition defence and it was he who made the break-through in the first five minutes with a well taken interception and shot into the bottom corner of the net, after excellent running by Connor Sherriff, who ran through the WBBC defence at will.
 
Harvey Thompson and Joseph Hornby also netted with excellent shots from either side of the box to put the Under 8s into a 3-0 half time lead. Dylon Hedley (keeper) in his first full debut, Leighton Alexander and Ryan Norris (defence) all made sure of the first half clean sheet with fine displays.
 
Jack Tatum (midfield) and Daniel Brewis (defence) were both introduced in the second half and both made an immediate impact. Harvey Thompson netted his second and the team’s fourth with an excellent drive. At the other end Dylon Hedley made an outstanding one-handed save to maintain his clean sheet when a rare Tynemouth break resulted in a great effort towards the top corner of the net.
 
Connor Sherriff continued to run riot through the central and wide areas in midfield and he delivered an excellent cross from the right for Jack Reid to add his second goal. He then got his just rewards with an excellent driven goal from the edge of the box to make it 6-0, before adding his second goal direct from an excellent free kick into the bottom corner of the net to make it 7-0.
 
WBBC got a late consolation after a mix-up at the back, but the game was well and truly over by that stage. The match ended 7-1 to the Under 8s.
 
The whole squad played very well throughout and captain, Connor Sherriff was given special praise for his superb running and commitment throughout the game. However, the ‘man of the match’ award went to Dylon Hedley on his first full debut, after he made a top class save and looked the part, despite being a year younger than the opposition.
 
  

Cullercoats u9's v kypc storm Cullercoats u9's v kypc storm

The match was scrappy which wasn't helped by the muddy pitch. Both teams tried to play football but the conditions made it very hard to do so. The match was even for the majority of the first half with kypc breaking the deadlock with a well taken goal. Cullercoats kept trying to break kypc down but couldn't due to some good defending. Kypc added to their lead with another goal before half time. Second half was much like the first with both teams trying to play passing football. Cullercoats were asking plenty of questions but couldn't convert it in to a goal. Ethan ayre made some great challenges at the back to keep cullercoats in the game Scott mckie was also brave in goal making some good saves. Good effort all round by cullercoats. M.O.T.M Ethan ayre
Cullercoats u9's 0 Kypc storm 2

Cullercoats 4 - Prudhoe Yellows 1

The under 11s produced a professional display to see of the threat of the struggling Prudhoe Yellows.   Josh Irwin opened the scoring after 10 minutes when he made use of his pace down the left and cut inside the full back then toe poked an unorthodox finish into the top corner.  Luke Monaghan more or less made the game safe with his 14th and 15th goals of the season as the Under 11s went in at half time 3-0 ahead.   Cullercoats took their foot off the gas in the second half as they took the opportunity to try some players out of position and give valuable experience to the likes of Ryan Oconnor and Ethan Dickinson up front.  An excellent cross from the left foot of Joe Logan found Aaron Dixons head as Cullercoats finally put the result beyond doubt to lead 4-0 before Monaghan woefully blazed a penalty over the bar.  Jack Ashworth had taken over from Tony Blacklock in the cullercoats goal and gave an assured display despite a Late consolation goal for Prudhoe. 
 
Player ratings:  Tony 8, Jack 8, David 7, Oliver 8, Ethan 7, Steven 8, Charlie B 7, Aaron 8, Lewis 8 (MOM). Josh 8, Luke 7, Louis R 7, Ryan 7, Joe 7.

Cullercoats FC Under 8s v Tynemouth United FC Under 8s (23/10/10)

The Under 8s were in action last weekend against neighbours, Tynemouth United FC, in the KYPC ‘Friendly’ League. They were looking to bounce straight back from a 2-0 defeat against hosts, KPYC the week before.
 
The Under 8s started the game strongly, taking control of the midfield battle in the early stages. Connor Sherriff (captain), Harvey Thompson and Joseph Hornby all worked hard through the central areas, with Jack Reid (striker) terrorising the Tynemouth keeper and defence. Joseph Hornby was particularly impressive, making numerous tackles and challenges to win the ball.
 
Jack Reid opened the scoring and added a second to give the Under 8s a 2-0 lead in the first half. However, Tynemouth struck back with a well taken free kick, which Daniel Brewis (keeper) got his hands to, but could not divert over the crossbar. Ryan Norris and Leighton Alexander (defence) worked hard to keep the opposition out.
 
The game turned on its head in the second half, with Tynemouth taking control. The Under 8s passing game disappeared in their worst half of football this season. Jack Tatum (midfield) and Dylon Hedley (keeper) were both introduced in the second half and played their part in stemming the flow at the back.
 
The match ended 5-2 to Tynemouth, despite the Under 8s creating a hatful of chances and having control of the match in the first half.    
 
Joseph Hornby was awarded ‘man of the match’ for his superb tacking display; particularly in the first half.