Burscough U14's girls v Euxton Girls

 

Burscough and Euxton clashed again in the west Lancs girls league  on a cold and wet Saturday morning at Priory High. The greens of Burscough started brightly in the first half with some good passing football and Kate Murphy creating a couple of chances from the left wing. Burscough took the lead on 10 minutes after some changes from the bench. Centre midfielder Annabel Coombes' shot from inside the box was saved but only for it to fall to Rachael Pagliarulo who side footed it into the net with her first touch of the match.

 

Burs cough continued to move forward in the first half with Sophie Dean on the right and Euxton created some chances of their own but where unable to score. At half time the score stayed at 1-0.

 

Burscough kicked off the second half with the wind behind them and their defence of Heather Johnson and Hannah Stewart dealing with any Euxton attack. Most of the half was Burscough pushing forward looking to increase their lead with Rachel Dickinson, Becky Hesketh and Coombes creating chances but unable to find the back of the net due to some great saves from the Euxton keeper. As the game went on Euxton where looking for an equaliser by catching the greens on the break and their chance came three minutes from the end when the ball fell to their unmarked striker who made the score 1-1.

Burscough threw everything at Euxton for the last minutes but Euxton's battling defence kept Burscough out.

 

Final score Burscough 1 Euxton 1

 

 

BURSCOUGH DYNAMO V GREAT CROSBY SHARKS

11 - 0 

Burscough Dynamo under 9s entertained Great Crosby Sharks under 9s in the 11^th match in the Hightown League. The first half was dominated by Burscough who opened the scoring with a goal by Captain for the day Fletcher Foster who got on the end of a fine cross by Jamie Eden. Burscough kept the pressure on and only a fine save from the Crosby keeper saved it from being 2-0. Minutes later Jamie Eden produced a great run ending in a goal to make it 2-0. Burscough kept pressing and further fine goals by Steven Salkeld and Matthew Wright made it 4. The second half was much the same story as the first with the match being one way traffic and despite a lot of effort from Crosby they could not score thanks to fabulous defending from Kieron Wells, Jake Hanson and Steven Salkeld. More goals soon followed by  Steven Salkeld, Ryan Linford and Mathew Wright to make it 7-0. The goalkeeper Sam Dainty then had a run out and made it 8-0 with a great back heel kick. A further two goals from Joe Carter, who never stopped running, made it 10-0. An unlucky own goal by Crosby made it 11-0. Man of the match went to Kieron Wells for a great performance in defence and he was unlucky not to score with a firm strike. Crosby did keep trying right up to the end and showed great sportsmanship throughout.  

 

Burscough under 12s vs Bamber Bridge under 12s

Sunday 20th November 2011

Burscough kick off unbeaten in the league against their rivals Bamber Bridge, who are always looking for a result. Captain today is Jakob Blundell.

 

Burscough possession led to a shot wide and a corner. Some good passing frustrated the fans as it didn't result in a goal. Then BB fought their way back into the game also winning a corner. Play was tense with chances at both ends. Burscough went close, then chances followed at the other end. Burscough remained solid in defence. Isaac Brewer showed some commitment in goal dominating his box in the first half. Matthew Yates and James Harland kept pushing forward on each wing. Nil nil as they went in at half time.   

 

Fast and furious, end to end from the re-start. BB went close at the off. The ball broke from a throw in leading to a good chance for BB. Several corners were parried with strong keeping, Isaac Brewer putting the ball round the post  more than once. One corner too many for Burscough and BB went one nil up from close range from the corner.

 

Free kick on the edge of the area for Burscough led to a corner from the rebound but still no goal. The ball broke free on the right for BB and then in a piece of individual skill the no 2 went through and put the ball over the keeper for goal number 2.

 

Colin Bousique Green was cynically felled when clean through and Burscough had another free kick further outside the area this time but didn't capitalise. Then one 10 yards outside the box which hit the crossbar.

 

More pressure from Burscough with 10 minutes to go. Against the run of play the ball broke free and BB scored again with another good strike. BB the better team on the day. It was an exciting game but not Burscough 's day, although they remain  several points clear at the top of the league.

 

Final score 0-3.

 

Under 9’s Hightown League

5/11/2011

Burscough  JFC 3 Marine 3

Burscough will consider this as two points lost rather than a well earner draw which saw the team lose their 100% start to the season. Burscough opened the scoring through Andy Howells only for Marine to quickly equalise. Despite Burscough’s many attempts on goal Marine went 2-1 up, which was against the run of play. Andy Howells eventually pulled one back for burscough to make it 2-2. Owen Laugharne Day then put Burscough 3-2 up with only minutes to go, only for Marine to score a scrappy last gasp equaliser. Burscough’s man of the match was George Senior for the second game running who again like last week stopped the opposition from playing, he was closely followed by Joe Langford who again made some fine saves when called upon.

Goalscorers for Burscough  A Howells (2), O Laugharne Day (1),

Burscough Team

J Langford, G Senior, J Kendall, J Duncan, L Rimmer, O Laugharne Day, D Evans, C Paterson, S Shacklady, A Howells

Burscough Man of the Match

G Senior

 

Under 9’s Hightown League

30/10/2011

Burscough  JFC 12 Great Crosby Sharks 0

Despite having a number players away or injured burscough were no match for Great Crosby Sharks team. The first 10 minutes saw burscough come close on a number of occasions and it at one stage it felt as though it was going to be one of those games. As soon as Cameron Paterson scored the first the floodgates opened and goals came from Llyod Rimmer, Andy Howells , Daniel Evans and a further 4 goals from Cameron. Burscough’s man of the match was George Senior who was like a rock in both defence and midfield, constantly breaking up Crosby’s attempts at attacking. In goals, Joe Langford  gave reassurance to his defence and made some fine saves to keep another clean sheet.

Goalscorers for Burscough  C Paterson (5), A Howells (2), L Rimmer (4), D Evans (1),

Burscough Team

J Langford, G Senior, J Kendall, J Duncan, C Lund, L Rimmer, O Laugharne Day, D Evans, C Paterson, S Shacklady, A Howells

Burscough Man of the Match

G Senior

 

BURSCOUGH 4 V 3 LEYLAND ALBION

31 IN A ROW!

30/10/11 

Burscough Spartak under 9’s narrowly beat close rivals Leyland Albion in a thrilling 4-3 game to extend their unbeaten run to 31 games.

The boys, managed by Jason Spencer and Andrew Forster, showed great character in coming from behind twice.

After a great save by keeper Ryan Linford, Albion went ahead before Matthew Wright equalised with an opportunistic strike before half time.

Week after week Burscough come strong after the break but Albion once again took the lead early in the second half.

Matthew Wright and Fletcher Foster put Spartak ahead with 2 great team goals before Matthew Wright scored the goal of the game cutting in from the left taking on 2 players and smashing home in the top corner for his hat trick.

Albion scored late on from a corner but Spartak held out for the victory to keep them on top of the Premiership in the mid Lancs Colts J.F.L.

The manager, Jason Spencer, who was delighted with the performance of all his players said the boys are on a great run and should be proud of themselves.  They are a credit to Burscough Football Club.

 

Under 9’s Hightown League

15/10/2011

Burscough  JFC 9 Belvedere JFC 3

Burscough delivered another quality display to make it five wins out of five against a big Belvedere team. Cameron Paterson opened the scoring direct from a corner with help of a deflection, further goals came in the first half from the on fire Andy Howells and Llyod Rimmer. Burscough almost scored what would have been goal of the game with great passing between Owen Laugharne Day, Andy Howells and Cameron Paterson finishing off the move by smashing the ball against the cross bar. Belvederes goal keeper did well to keep the score line down with some fine saves, at the other end Joe Langford was doing the same for burscough as belvedere were quite a handful on the counter attack.

Burscough continued to press in the second half and further goals followed. The second half was marred by the unfortunate injury to Cameron Lund who after rounding the goalkeeper and was about to score only to be   flattened by the keeper, which resulted in a penalty for Burscough and a fractured wrist for Cameron. Daniel Evans stepped up to blast the ball into the roof of the net for his first goal of the season. Burscough’s defence also put in a rock solid display and good contributions came from Jack Duncan, Jamie Kendall, Sam Shacklady and George Senior as they kept belvedere at bay even with the additional extra player.

Goalscorers for Burscough  C Paterson (1), A Howells (4), L Rimmer (3), D Evans (1),

Burscough Team

J Langford, G Senior, J Kendall, J Duncan, C Lund, L Rimmer, O Laugharne Day, D Evans, C Paterson, S Shacklady, A Howells

Burscough Man of the Match

A Howells

 

Burscough under 9

16^th October – Mid Lancs Colts League.

In a hard fought match, Spartak Burscough under 9, playing away, beat their rivals Ribbleton Green 5-2. This extends their unbeaten run to a remarkable 30 games without defeat since the team was formulated in April of this year.

Burscough went 3-0 ahead in the first half and dug deep in the second half, with all seven players warranting a man of the match award. Jamie Eden scored a well-deserved hatrick and Mathew Wright supported him with one goal in each half. However, this win was a real team effort and the boys combined some lovely free-flowing football with hard work and showed a real desire to win.

The win takes Burscough four points clear in the premiership of the Mid Lancs Colts JFL.

Jason Spencer who shares the management of the team with Andrew Foster said “I`m very proud of the boys who are on a remarkable run. They are a credit to Burscough football club and their parents should be very proud”.

 

Under 9’s Hightown League

8/10/2011

Burscough  JFC 8 Great Crosby Colts 1

Burscough Under 9’s played their best football of the season with a convincing win over Great Crosby Colts. Burscough started strongly and Andrew Howells opened upon up the scoring after 5 minutes. Howells then doubled Burscough’s lead with the goal of the game with great interplay with Jamie Kendall, before slotting the ball past the keeper. Cameron Paterson increased Burscough’s lead  to make it three and further goals came from Jamie Kendall and LLyod Rimmer with a bursting run through the Crosby midfield.

Burscough created further chances in the second half and continued to dominate with Daniel Evans coming close hitting the cross bar. Crosby did manage to pull one goal back but Burscough went onto finish the game off with fine goals by Sam Shacklady (2) and Cameron Paterson.

Burscough Team

J Langford, G Senior, J Kendall, J Duncan, C Lund, L Rimmer, O Laugharne Day, D Evans, C Paterson, S Shacklady, A Howells

Burscough Man of the Match

L Rimmer

 

Under 9’s Hightown League

1/10/2011

Burscough  JFC 18 Scarisbrick 0

Burscough under 9’s recorded their highest even win with a clinical 18-0 demolition against a plucky scarisbrick team to maintain their 100 % start to the season. The score line could have been even more emphatic if it wasn’t for some wasted chances in front of goal.

Goalscorers for Burscough  C Paterson (5), A Howells (4), L Rimmer (4), J Kendall (1), C Lund (1)  O Laugharne Day (1) & 2 OG’s

Burscough Team

J Langford, G Senior, J Kendall, J Duncan, C Lund, L Rimmer, O Laugharne Day, D Evans, C Paterson, S Shacklady, A Howells

Burscough Man of the Match

C Paterson

 

Under 9’s Hightown League

1/10/2011

Burscough  JFC 18 Scarisbrick 0

Burscough under 9’s recorded their highest even win with a clinical 18-0 demolition against a plucky scarisbrick team to maintain their 100 % start to the season. The score line could have been even more emphatic if it wasn’t for some wasted chances in front of goal.

Goalscorers for Burscough  C Paterson (5), A Howells (4), L Rimmer (4), J Kendall (1), C Lund (1)  O Laugharne Day (1) & 2 OG’s

Burscough Team

J Langford, G Senior, J Kendall, J Duncan, C Lund, L Rimmer, O Laugharne Day, D Evans, C Paterson, S Shacklady, A Howells

Burscough Man of the Match

C Paterson

 

Burscough Juniors  u9s

September 24/9/2011

Birkdale Utd 2 Burscough 7

Burscough continued their 100% record to the start of the season with a 7-2 win over a battling Birkdale United team. Andy Howells scored a first half hat trick to open up a 3 – 0 lead, Birkdale pulled one back just before the half to make it 3-1. Llyod Rimmer then put Burscough 4-1 up just after the break only for Birkdale to pull another goal back. Further goals from Cameron Paterson, Andy Howells and an own Goal followed, the score line could have been even bigger only for some fine saves by the Birkdale United Goal keeper.

Burscough Man of the match Andy Howells

Burscough Team

Joe Langford, Sam Shacklady, Jamie Kendall, George Senior, Owen Langhorne Day, Andy Howells, Llyod Rimmer, Daniel Evans, Cameron Lund, Cameron Paterson, Jack Duncan

 

Burscough juniors Under 9’s Hightown League

Burscough 4

Valewood 2

10/9/11

Burscough Juniors under 9’s kicked their league campaign off with a convincing yet hard fought 4-2 win over Valewood. Andrew Howells opened up the scoring with a neat finish into the bottom right hand corner. Burscough continued to press and a second goal came just before half time with a 20yard screamer into the top right hand corner from full back Cameron Patterson. Valewood came back at Burscough after the break and pulled one back with a well worked move. Burscough again created a number of chances and Cameron Patterson scored again, this time direct from a free kick into the roof of the net to make it 3-1. Valewood also scored direct from a free kick from their impressive centre half. The game was finally won with a good run from Lloyd Rimmer who rounded the goalkeeper to put the game beyond Valewood.

Burscough Man of the Match was Cameron Patterson

 

9th January 2011

Burscough 3 Mersey Girls 5 

Burscough Girls Under 16's played a blinder at home to Mersey Girls despite being two nil down after 27 minutes from a free kick and a poorly defended corner. In truth Burscough should have been two up themselves if they had just finished the excellent chances they created but they chose to wait till the 28th minute before N Proffitt created the opening for C Ince-Burke to finish with aplomb. Eight minutes into the second half another great move saw N Proffitt grab one herself to make it two apiece but another poorly defended corner gave Mersey Girls back the lead. With twenty minutes to go P Boulter drove a brilliant shot from the right hand side into the back of the net to equalise again but, true to form, some terrible defending gave away the lead two minutes later. Mersey Girls finished with their best move of the match with four minutes to go to win the game five three but this really didn't reflect the game where in truth Burscough played the better football. N Proffitt deservedly got the Girl of the Match award for a storming display up front.

Team: J Linford, H Watson, C Roach, J Crook, E Stapleton, R Allsop, R Winrow, J Riley Green, G Roughley, C Ince-Burke, P Boulter, H Gallagher, N Proffitt, S Parkinson.

 

9th January 2011

Burscough U18s played in the LFA Cup competition against Millenium Boys

A great display from the lads winning 6-3 which takes them through to the Quarter Finals.

 

Manchester City 5 Burscough 0

Another battling performance from Burscough Girls Under 16's but they were no match for a Man City side that in all but name are an acadamy team. There were some good attacking moves from Burscough but Man City always had the edge against a Burscough defence that lacks mobility and speed. Four nil at half time but at least Burscough held City in the second half to only one more largely due to Girl of The Match J. Linford in goal. 

Team: J Linford, H Watson, C Roach, J Crook, E Stapleton, R Allsop, R Winrow, J Riley Green, G Roughley, C Ince-Burke, P Boulter, H Gallagher, N Proffitt, S Parkinson

 

Burscough U16s Girls 2 v 3 Academy Juniors 18th September 2010

A brave but ultimately naive performance from Burscough Girls U16's saw them go down three two at home to Academy Girls. Burscough have so much potential especially in attack and this showed when a terrific move, involving P Boulter, new signing H Gallagher and ultimately G Roughley who put the ball in the back of the net, came 21 minutes into the game. Academy are a quality side and kept up the pressure on Burscough which brought reward a minute from half time to make it one one. Burscough started the second half somewhat sluggishly and Academy pounced on this to make it two one within a minute of the re-start and increased their lead after 13 minutes with a well worked move that left the Burscough defence stranded. This seemed to light the blue touch paper under Burscough girls who responded with some magnificent passing and tackling which resulted in P Boulter getting her first of the season with five minutes to play but sadly time ran out. Burscough are re-building this season and it showed in some of their naive positional play but once they get that right watch out! Girl of The Match was the magnificent J Linford in goal who really kept the team in the game, brilliant keeping Linford!

Team: J Linford, H Watson, C Roach, J Crook, E Stapleton, R Allsop, R Winrow, J Riley Green, G Roughley, C Ince-Burke, P Boulter, H Gallagher, N Proffitt.

 

Wigan 1 v Burscough 4 Under 16s Girls

A great start to the season from Burscough Girls U16's saw them come out four one winners away to Wigan. Within the first minute G Roughley finished off a great attacking move with her first goal and 26 minutes later C Ince-Burke got Buscoughs second after only three minutes on the pitch. Four minutes later relentless Burscough pressure told on Wigan who conceded an own goal to make it three nil at half time. P Boulter started the second half with a brilliant run down the wing but was cynically brought down by the Wigan number four who was lucky to just get a yellow card. Burscough must have thought the game won because they started to lose concentration and pace and in the 23rd minute Wigan were awarded a penalty although the foul appeared to be committed outside the box. It was sweetly struck giving J Linford in goal no chance. Burscough came back to life and six minutes later G Roughley got on the end of a great pass from N Proffitt to get her second and give Burscough a fine win. Girl of the Match went to B Winrow for a fearless display in midfield.

Team: J Linford, H Watson, C Roach, J Crook, E Stapleton, R Allsop, R Winrow, J Riley Green, G Roughley, C Ince-Burke, P Boulter, S Parkinson, N Proffitt.

 

LEAGUE WINNERS

Craven Minor Under 11 'B' League 01/05/10

Burscough Under 11's needing only a point to win the league drew 2-2 against chamoinship rivals Southport Black yesterday with goals from George Pratt and Dan Senior. Burscough came from behind to lead 2-1 before Southport equalised, but really Burscough could have scored more but for an outstanding display by the Southport keeper. Burscough only lost one game on their way to the title winning it by two points. Well done lads thoroughly deserved it!

 

 

Craven Minor Under 11  - 20/03/10

Redgate Rovers 4 v Burscough 6

Our away game at Redgate Rovers was something else.  After a poor start to the game we were 4 - 1 down at halftime. But an incredible second half fightback gave us a win which looked unlikely at halftime. 4 goals from Isaac Jones [19 in 12 games] Dan Senior 1, and 1 from Jack Onions gave is a brilliant victory - well done lads! 

 

 

Burscough v Dynamo Rangers

Burscough U6s played their first match on saturday 13th March against Dynamo Rangers

It was a cold day for the new team learning how to keep warm aswell as playing football

The game was played in a good spirit with both teams playing well and enjoying the penalties at the end.

 

 

LEP Under 18s League - 14th February 2010

 

Gillibrand Warriors  1 – 12  Burscough

 

Burscough kept up there winning ways in the league with a fine display against Gillibrand Warriors .Goals came early first half from Jamall Thomason and Jake Hodgson. Burscough going in half time 6-0 up. Second half Gillibrand pulled 1 back and Keeper Tom Sheffield had to pull off a fine save, but Burscough were too strong and goals came from all over the team.

Jammall Thomason 2, Jake Hodgson 2, Mike Jenkins 3, Chris Andrews 1 , Dan White 1, Dan Egerton 1,  and Centre Backs

Sam Dean 1, Mike Edwards 1.

 

LEP 7th February 2010

Syndicate Youth Cup Semi-Final

Burscough  2-0  Norcross & Warbreck

Burscough are through to the Youth Cup Final after beating top premier division side Norcross & Warbreck 2-0

Burscough started well having much of the ball and coming close to taking the lead. Norcross Keeper making some excellent saves, but Burscough kept playing it round and 5 minutes from half time Mike Jenkins with a brilliant solo effort rounded the keeper too make it one nil to Burscough.

Second half Norcross came back strong forcing Buscough Keeper Tom Sheffield to make a superb point black save. Burscoughs back 4 managed to keep Norcross out. Burscough then Hit the Cross bar with a superb effort from Jammall Thomason and Blake Winterburn’s effort was tipped onto the post my a magnificent save from the Norcross keeper. Burscough kept it pressuring and 5mins from time Andy Kenyon with a determined strike and follow on sealed the win at 2-0.

This means that the Youth Cup Final will be an all Burscough affair between Burscough (Div 1) and Burscough Dynamo (Youth Premier).

 

Burscough Under 15s Girls Challenge Cup WLGFL

6th February 2010

Burscough 2 - 4 Preston North End

Burscough girls put up a brave battle against a strong Preston side, we took the lead after 10mins, a burscough corner fluffed by the Preston keeper and  a penalty area scramble saw Gemma Roughley bury it. It didn't take long for Preston to equalise about 7 minutes as they kept pressure on constantly, but the Burscough defence did a great job. Megan made a lot of brilliant saves, diving down to the corners of her goal.

Sammy had a few good efforts on goal to no avail.

 Half time score 1-1.

Substitutes at second half Alex for Jess and Shennaid for Annie.

Preston score two goal within the first 15 mins of second half.

Two more substitutes with about 20mins to go Jess for Patsie and Nicole for Abbie. All through the game Heather was outstanding in defence and rightfully got girl of the match. The final score was 4-2 to Preston after Nicole Proffitt converted a well placed corner by Laura, with a fantastic header.

 

LEP League 24^th January

Galgate 0-4 Burscough Under 17s JFC

Its been 3 months since Burscough last played a league game but it didn’t show they started the first half very bright and were looking like taking the lead.

Burscough kept any threat from Galgate too a minimum, Burscoughs  Mike Jenkins hit the post but both teams still went in at half time 0-0.

Second half within minutes Burscough had taken the lead Jammal Thomason getting his first of 2.

Burscough took control and dominated and got what they deserved with 2 more well taken goals from Mike Jenkins.

Burscough face tuff opposition next week against Norcross & Warbreck in the semi-final of the Syndicate Youth Cup at Preston Sports Arena.

 

Under 15s Girls Preston Norh End 1 v 0 Burscough FC Juniors

A much improved performance from Burscough Girls Under 15's away to Preston North End saw them just miss out on a point. The first half could have gone either way with Burscough pushing PNE hard but a poorly defended free kick seven minutes into the second half left the Burscough keeper unsighted and crept into the net. Burscough created one or two chances but PNE attacked in strength and in the end Burscough did well only to lose by the one goal. Girl of the Match went to H Watson for a good all round game and magnificent tackling.

Team: M Dyer, A Phiri, P Jackson, H Watson, C Roach, S Blackstock, J Riley Green,  L Heron, A Simms, G Roughley, C Ince-Burke, S Parkinson, A Bradshaw, N Proffitt, J Crook.

Under 11's 1st Round Trisconi Cup

Burscough 9 - 2 Ainsdale

For the second time this season Burscough have scored double figures against Ainsdale FC.  New signing Isaak Jones scored 4, captain Jake Whiley scored 2, George Mc Manus 1, Dan Birchill 1, Fraser Garner 1, and Jack Onions 1. A special mention to Louis Barker who is recovering in hospital from all our players and staff, Get Well Soon.

U10’s W.E. 21st/22nd November

BURSCOUGH GIRLS 2   CROSBY STUART 1

Burscough did what they have threatened to do for a while now.....Win!As soon as the First whistle was blown Burscough where on the attack with Amelia Sanchez operating on the right hand side and Sophie Clarke playing an advanced central role. All the early work and endeavour was from Burscough creating a multitude of chances.

Sophie Clarke came closest in the opening minutes with a well taken shot...but a good save from the Crosby keeper.

Again it was the Burscough Defence that proved to be impregnable with Olivia Banks playing on the right hand side of a back three, who was leading the way.

Surely it would only be a matter of time before a goal!

Crosby where having none of it and as Burscough struggled to find the net Crosby began to grow in confidence creating a couple of chances before the break.

But it was the second half substitution that changed everything. Jess Carragher   picked the ball up straight from the kick off and hit a low shot to the left hand corner giving the Crosby keeper no chance.

Burscough carried on pushing for another goal sensing victory was in sight. A great solo run from Jess Carragher down the left, cutting in to rifle a shot that not many keepers would save to make it two nil.

At this time Burscough must have thought all three points where in the bag, Crosby had different ideas. Alivia Hutchinson made a couple of good runs down the right but any crosses made into the box where sniffed out by the impressive Olivia Banks.

Crosby pushed down their right and worked a corner, a fine ball into the box was volleyed home by Hutchinson.

But  it was only to be a consolation goal as time had rapidly run out for Crosby. Burscough sw out the remaining minutes comfortably.

Again it was a great defensive display from Olivia Banks and Burscough that sealed the victory.

Looks like Burscough manager got his Pye and ate it!

 

Craven Minor Under 12 John Disley Cup Formby JSC v BurscoughFC

FORMBY JSC - 0 BURSCOUGH FC - 7

 

Burscough got off to a good start with two early goals from James Jeffers, we kept on pushing in the first half, Angus Cunningham scored the third and Thomas Fairclough got the fourth just before the break.

 

The second half we played some excellent football with more goals coming from Jack Mcgarvey, and Ross Aylmer who scored twice.

 

Another good performance from the boys especilly this week as we were missing a couple of lads due to illness

 

 

U15s Girls Birkdale 3 - Burscough 0 – West Lancs Girls League

A poor display from Burscough Girls Under 15's saw them orchestrate their own defeat for the second week running this time away to an uninspiring Birkdale team. Naive defending, a non-existant midfield and an attack that couldn't control the ball all contributed to a generally woeful display. That said it took an own goal ten minutes into the second half for Birkdale to get on the score sheet and Burscough could have pulled one back with Roughley, Parkinson and Ince-Burke all having opportunities they couldn't convert. One nil it stayed until the last three minutes of the game when, with Burscough pushing everyone forward, Birkdale seized on the ball to score twice more past a keeper who had difficulty holding on to the ball. Of fourteen Burscough players only a bare handful looked like they wanted to compete and win this game and of those A Phiri stood out as a shining beacon of commitment earning her the Girl of the Match award.

Team: M Dyer, A Phiri, P Jackson, H Watson, C Roach, S Blackstock, J Riley Green,  L Heron, A Simms, G Roughley, C Ince-Burke, S Parkinson, A Bradshaw, N Proffitt.

Birkdale 1  Burscough 0 – U10s Girls- West Lancs Girls League 15/11/09

Amy Byrne was the star player on a day she will wonder how Burscough walked away empty handed.

The Green army showed their intent when straight from the kick off Striker Jess Callagher sliced through the Birkdale side to execute a fine effort.

Birkdale had to rise to the occasion with a response and they did, Taking the game to Burscough for most of the half. What Burscough needed was a strong defensive unit and they had that in the back three of  Elise Rimmer, the improving Olivia Banks and the impressive Amy Byrne who is starting to find her feet in her right back position.

This is what Burscough needed and they got to grips with the game, Amelia(monkey) Sanchez working in midfield with the tireless Sophie Clarke took the game back to Birkdale.

In fairness the game was like two Boxers weighing each other up looking for the killer punch.

Burscough made three changes at the interval bringing on Lucy Pretton,Katy Baldwin,Holly Nicholsonl and again went at Birkdale looking for the goal that would surely seal the points.

 The game was tight, But Burscough had a lapse of concentration at the back and  gifted Birkdale an opportunity  goal, If only Amy Byrne had not been sidelined.

Football it can be a cruel game..for all ages!

MOM  Amy Byrne

Team:  Tamsin Caan, Elise Rimmer Capt. , Olivia Banks, Amy Byrne, Holly Nicholson , Lucy Pretton, Katie Baldwin, Sophie Clarke, Amelia Sanchez, Jessica Gallagher

CRAVEN MINOR UNDER 12

FORMBY JSC- 0, BURSCOUGH FC - 5

Burscough got off to a slow start with Formby making things hard for us, we finally got a breakthrough with a goal from Jake Ball,

The second half saw goals from Jack McGarvey, Sean Killeen, George Huyton and Nathan Baldwin.

A good performance especially in the second half when we played some good football.

Burscough 0 v 1 Town Green U15s Girls 14/11/0

An extremely flat display from Burscough Girls Under 15's saw them go down one nil to Town Green. Burscough looked out of sorts and when Town Green broke away in the nineteenth minute to score Burscough were always chasing the game. In the second half the home side perked up and created chances but it was not until the last ten minutes when they really turned up the gas and could have had two or three. But Town Green played the slightly better football for the best part of the game and probably deserved the win. Girl of the Match for Burscough was M Dyer who had a good game in goal.

Team: M Dyer, A Phiri, P Jackson, H Watson, C Roach, S Blackstock, J Riley Green,  L Heron, A Simms, G Roughley, C Ince-Burke, S Parkinson, J Crook, A Bradshaw, N Proffitt.