The U9’s Nidderdale squad started the new season with an emphatic win, beating last years league champions 3-0.

Tockwith started on the back foot, with only the odd foray into Beckwithshaw territory. Dan, Oliver and Tom Meg’ had to work hard in defence to ensure that Jack was untroubled in goal. As the defensive line held firm Tockwith grew in confidence and began to compete in the game.

Tom B and Bailey linked up well in midfield and started to put some useful balls through to Jo in attack, but with little support, Joe was often crowded out by a resolute Beckwithshaw defence.

With possession even, it was Jo who was first to find the back of the net, picking up a loose ball in a goalmouth scramble and firing past the visiting keeper. From that point on it was Tockwith who started to dominate proceedings and they could have been 3 goals to the good before the break, but for some heroic defending by the visitors.

After the break, Tockwith found another gear and were dominating in all areas of the park. Oliver, Dan and Stella’s steely determination at the back ensured that Jack was rarely troubled in goal. What was even more pleasing was the way in which they cleared their lines. Every ball was finding a hooped shirt, and it wasn’t long before Bailey, Tom and Jo were starting to put their mark on the game. The passing and movement was at times breathtaking and with Dan pushing forward to support the midfield it wasn’t long before Tockwith had increased their lead. Tom B picked up a short pass on the right of the centre from Dan and went on a jinking run, past a couple of defenders before unleashing a thunderbolt into the roof of the net. Another goal by Jo made the points safe and gave the team a fantastic start the new season.

Mark
Team Manager

Man of The Match

Every single player had a fantastic game, but Oliver has without doubt, put in one of the best defensive performances I’ve ever seen from TJFC player.