UNDER 14- END OF SEASON REVIEWS

As seen in the Wellingborough Town V Blackstones match day programme, this is the Under 14's end of season review by Les Hornby:

Well Done `The Doughboys` – Wellingborough Town U14’s – League Champions 2006/07

After losing only one game during the current season Wellingborough Town under-14’s are champions.

From the first training session the lads have worked really hard to gain fitness and improve their overall game. As it was our first season under the WTFC, Lee Howard and myself are particularly pleased with the set up and attitude of all concerned.

WTFC have welcomed us to the club and provided a good platform for us to progress.
Thanks must go to Martin Goode, for the early Saturday mornings down at the ground. Steve Whitney/ John Hughes for arranging Sir Christopher Hatton as a superb venue for home matches and training and Martin Patmore for an excellent youth website and also his contributions as secretary to the youth section at WTFC.

Onto the players who have maintained such high standards over the 2006/07 season.

GK: Chris Brockwell - Very dependable, dodgy hair though. Thinks he’s centre forward.

Def: David Agostini - Strong in tackle for little guy, cool under pressure.

Def: Michael Daly - Excellent attitude, works hard, wants to be a forward.

Def: AJ Bradbury - Great attitude, quick, good in tackle.

Def: Joe McGill - Best header in club at 4` nothing. Team man and great player. Likes a cup of tea.

Def: Joe Drage - Great Stamina, good touch. Never early.

Def: Matt Gilmartin - Quick, great attitude, solid, likes the odd air shot.

Def: Ashley Talbot - Strong, excellent passer, solid.

Mid: Ollie Tilley - Good Touch, gritty and wants to be a winger.

Mid: James Dryden - Quick, great crosser of ball.

Mid: Aaron Rowell - Great dribbler, good passer.

Mid: Sam Walpole - Action, good touch, good passer, strong, shooting hmmm.

Mid: Ryan Howard - Good touch, good passer.

Mid: Elliott Hornby - Strong, good technique.

For: Jared Harewood – Big, strong, great attitude, goal scorer.

For: Kurt Barber - Committed, strong runner, goal scorer.

For: Kieran Carter - Likes tricks, good awareness.

Special mentions to Chris Brockwell, who has been superb in goal, Ashley Talbot who has shown maturity to match his ability and been a rock in defence, Sam Walpole who has been outstanding covering the ground in midfield. Up front Jared Harewood and Kurt Barber have been on fire, complimenting each other, working hard and scoring many fantastic goals.

As mentioned the whole squad have been exceptional, training sessions have been well attended with enthusiasm and attitude maintained throughout.

Matches played were of the highest caliber, excellent passing, positive flowing football with some goals that would be worthy of a mention on MOTD.

Opposing managers are quick to comment on our style of play and always complimentary with the respect and behaviour we show towards them, especially when we have totally dominated the match.

Particular games that stood out was the 3-1 against nearest rivals Sileby as Ryan Howard 2 and Joe McGill claimed our goals. The 1-0 in the cup against same opposition this time Kurt Barber sealed it with a super strike. But it was the game against Brackley in the County Cup which still remains in my memory. Jared Harewood with fantastic header from James Dryden’s cross after a super dribble, then not to be out done Kurt Barber with another great header from Aaron Rowell’s wing play and pin point cross.

On the one occasion when we lost against Billing in the league, albeit against the run of play, we took the defeat gracefully, maintained the excellent attitude and pressed forward, winning all league games thereafter.

Our K/O cup with Blisworth was unfortunate with us losing 2-0 after dominating throughout with Sam Walpole in outstanding form. Again a great attitude was shown by the players, which was particularly pleasing and once again noted by the opposing manager and parents.

Now as the season is drawing to a close we can all look back with satisfaction. There are still many areas which individually and collectively we can improve, but also there has been so many highlights to bring a smile to our faces.

Myself and Lee wish to thank all the parents for the many hours spent ferrying the boys around and for the continued support they have shown towards us. Big thanks to Ian Walpole for goal keeping coaching and running the line.

Lastly, thanks to the players for allowing us to share in your achievement it has definitely been a reward that you have earned.

Les Hornby - Manager. Lee Howard - Assistant Manager.