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 Match reports and results
Saturday 3rd March Stoke v Leeds
Leeds travelled across the pennines and had all four seasons in one during the two hour journey. The pitch they were due to play on was ankle deep in water so a second pitch was found which was only slightly better. Leeds welcomed back Ollie Roberts and Will Lenehan and Stoke kicked off in bright
but cloudy conditions. Leeds were first on the attack as Stephen Blower found Glen Hewitt, back to Stephen Blower before Glen Hewitt hit a shot that was saved by the Stoke goalkeeper. Stoke replied by attacking and the first shot they had hit the post and the next shot was well saved by James Crowther. Leeds were not defending as Stoke took the game to Leeds. A good responce from Leeds involved Will Lenehan who found Billy Law and as the ball came back to Will, the Stoke goalkeeper made a good save. Good defending by Jameel Ible and Freddie Swales kept Stoke at bay and Leeds should have scored from their next attack. Leeds forced a corner and a wonderful flighted cross from Stephen Blower found Luke Jones who headed wide. Good interpassing between Will Lenehan, Stephen Blower, Jameel Ible, Billy Law and Stephen Blower again came to nothing as the Stoke defence held firm.
The game was now being played in the muddy midfield as both sides found it difficult to make good passes and turn defence into attack. Leeds went up to the Stoke penalty area and good play by Stephen Blower and Will Lenehan forced a corner.The corner was scambled away by the Stoke defence and the
next attack produced the first goal for Leeds. A good break down the right hand side by Shaun Cundall who beat two defenders and his cross was slotted over the line by Glen Hewitt. A deserved lead for Leeds who were now starting to dominate the game against a Stoke side who were struggling to clear the ball out of their half. Good play between Freddie Swales, Glen Hewitt and Shaun Cundall came to nothing as Leeds went in search of goal number two. Leeds replaced Ollie Roberts with Harrison McPhee and forced
another corner, which once again came to nothing. Leeds should have scored again before the break as Jameel Ible found Harrison McPhee who found Glen Hewitt and the final ball to Billy Law saw him beat the defender and shoot wide. Half time Stoke 0 Leeds 1.
The Leeds linesman was keeping the Leeds supporters amused as his array of hand signals was good and informative, if only he had raised his flag whilst signalling.
Leeds replaced James Crowther with Ashley Timms and also took off Freddie Swales, Glen Hewitt and Shaun Cundall who were replaced by Nathan Valentine, Daniel Coates and Thomas Vernay. Leeds kicked off the second half and were straight into the attack and forced a corner. Stoke cleared and the game once again became a midfield battle in the mud. Leeds took off Stephen Blower and replaced him with Ollie Roberts as Stoke won a free kick, only to see the ball go wide. A good Leeds attack down the right hand side involving Jake Alleston, Daniel Coates and Thomas Vernay was stopped by the Stoke
defence. Leeds took off Billy Law and replaced him with Freddie Swales who adopted the centre forward position. Stoke forced three corners on the trot as the ball was eventually cleared and Leeds mounted an attack which was turned into a Stoke attack and from the resulting corner Stoke equalised.The ball was not cleared by the Leeds defence and a scamble in the defence saw the ball go under Leeds keeper Ashley Timms and the ball pushed home over the line. Stoke 1 Leeds 1.
Stoke were now starting to get on top as the game went from end to end despite the muddy conditions. A good tackle by Jameel Ible stopped a promising Stoke move as Leeds forced another corner which was once again wasted.Leeds responded with a good spell of pressure and a free kick taken by Luke Jones was fired wide of the Stoke goal.
Stoke responded and won a corner. A short pass from the corner was not picked up by Leeds and the ball was passed into the goalmouth and slotted home to give Stoke a 2-1 lead. Could Leeds respond? Did they have the energy on the muddy and draining surface? Leeds made two further changes as Freddie Swales and Jake Alleston were replaced by Shaun Cundall and Glen Hewitt. Leeds attacked and forced a throw in and then a corner. Will Lenehan supplied the perfect cross as Luke Jones headed home to make the score 2-2. Stoke attacked and won a free kick and good save from Ashley Timms stopped Stoke taking the lead. More pressure from Stoke and another corner made the last few minutes uneasy for Leeds, but they held out.
A fair result in the end on a glue pot of a pitch. Leeds were the better team at times and will look back on this game as one which they should have won. Final Score Stoke 2 Leeds 2.
Saturday 24th February Leeds v Hull
Hull were the visitors for todays game and they kicked off on a bright and sunny morning. Leeds began with Luke Jones playing in the midfield and Nathan Valentine started his first game up front with Billy Law. Leeds won the ball and went straight on the attack and a pass from Glen Hewitt found Daniel Coates who hit the ball over the advancing Hull keeper to give Leeds a great start. 1-0 with only a minute gone. Leeds attacked again and were not letting Hull settle at all. Hull responded with a good attack down the right hand side and a great tackle from Jameel Ible put the ball out of play. Good inter passing between Jake Alleston, Glen Hewitt, Freddie Swales and Glen Hewitt again saw a good move halted by the Hull defence.Glen Hewitt found Nathen Valentine who forced a throw in. Freddie Swales, Jameel Ible, Glen Hewitt and Luke Jones all assisted as the ball found Nathan Valentine who saw his go wide of the post. Hull were struggling to get the ball out of their half and Leeds were not helping themselves as all to often they tried to beat the extra man when a simple pass would have been a better option. The game was now being played in the middle of the field as both sides were lacking a player who could control play in the midfield.
Leeds were awarded two free kicks which were both defended by Hull. Once again the final pass was not good. Hull responded by going down field and Leeds keeper James Crowther was called into action for virtually the first time. A good pass out from James found Jake Alleston who then founf Luke Jones whose cross in was saved by the Hull keeper. Stephen Blower came off injured and was replaced by Thomas Vernay. Leeds did not capitalise on the
early goal against a team who were having trouble getting out of their own half. Half time Leeds 1 Hull 0
Leeds brought on Shaun Cundall for Glen Hewitt and Leeds mounted the first attack of the half. Luke Jones to Thomas Vernay to Shaun Cundall who found Daniel Coates saw the ball go out for a corner. The corner was defended by Hull and the ball came out to Freddie Swales on the bye line. A good turn and and shot from a narrow angle saw the ball hit the bar and cleared by the Hull defence. The ball found Shaun Cundall who saw his shot form outside the area hit the bar. Leeds now mounted another attack as a free kick 30 yards out by Harrison McPhee was turned round the post for a corner.A cross from
Jake Alleston found Luke Jones who saw his header flicked off the line by a Hull defender. It was now one way traffic and an offside decision saved Hull from going 2-0 down. Billy Law shot over the bar and further Leeds pressure saw them score their second goal. Attacking down the right hand side a pass from Nathen Valentine found Bill Law who beat one man and then firde the ball into the goal to give Leeds a 2-0 lead.
Hull mounted a rare attack but Leeds went back to the other end of the field and Harrison McPhee shot over the bar.Leeds took off Nathan Valentine and brought back on Glen Hewitt. Hull were now struggling as Leeds mounted attack after attack but the final ball or cross was poor or defended by Hull. Jameel Ible went off as Nathen Valentine returned. Leeds thought they
had scored number 3 when a shot from Billy Law was deflected by a defender, which sent the goal keeper the wrong way only for him to stick out an arm and send the ball out to safety.
A win for Leeds against a team who did not trouble them much. Leeds lacked a midfield general who could control the game and fan the ball out wide. Against a good team Leeds would have struggled and they need to up their game and play as a team rather than individuals.
Final score Leeds 2 Hull 0.
Leeds 0 v York 2 - 3rd February
Leeds lacked three players in the third meeting of the season between these two teams. Will Lenehan, Aston Webster and Thomas Verney were all missing due to various reasons.
Leeds kicked off on a dry and sunny morning and were first into the attack. A good cross from Stephen Blowerwent across the York goal and out for a goal kick. From the goal kick Leeds forced a corner which was defended by York and cleared up into the Leeds half. A free kick for York was well defended by Leeds. York attacked again and won a corner, but were denied a goal scoring chance by a good Leeds defence. Leeds cleared down the field and a good run by Billy Law came to nothing.The game was now end to end and a York attack should have opened the scoring but the attackershot wide.Leeds
went back up field again and won another corner. Agood cross in by Ollie Roberts was defended by York and Stephen Blower saw his shot go wide.
The Leeds defenders, Jake Alleston, Freddie Swales and Luke Jones were defending well agianst a York attack who were starting to dominate the game.Leeds won another corner and York cleared down field and the Leeds goal keeper Ashley Timms was forced to come out of the area and clear the ball away.A good tackle by Freddie Swales whose pass found Billy Law once again saw the York defence give nothing away and clear the ball away. The game was now a midfield battle and neither goal keeper had been troubled as the half time whistle went with the score 0-0.
Leeds replaced Ashley Timms with James Crowther and Glen Hewitt for Shaun Cundall as the second half started as the first had finished with both sides cancelling each other out. A good York attack saw the attacker beat the Leeds goal keeper only for the ball to go wide of the post. The next York attack saw the ball cross the Leeds goal line only for it to be ruled
offside. Leeds responded with a good move involving Jameel Ible, Glen Hewitt, Jake Alleston and Glen Hewitt again as they forced a corner in the first Leeds attack of the half.York defended from the corner and forced their way down into the Leeds half.Two successive throw ins saw them open the scoring. The ball from the throw in was flicked into the Leeds penalty
area and after beating the defender and the goal keeper was slotted in from 2 yards out. Leeds 0 York 1.
Could Leeds respond as York were taking control of the game. Leeds went into the York half and won a free kick only for the York defence to clear away. The next York attack saw a good stop by Luke Jones and another attack produced a good save by James Crowther. Leeds brought on Shaun Cundall for Harrison McPhee as the game entered the closing stages. The next York attack settled the game as a shot was saved by James Crowther who could only push the ball out to the York player who slotted the ball home. Leeds 0 York 2 as the visitors were not letting Leeds settle. Leeds were struggling to get out
of their own half and nearly went another goal down as Stephen Blower cleared off hiis own line.
A dissappointing display by Leeds who were lacking a leader and were always second best against a good and lively York team.
Final score Leeds 0 York 2.
Saturday 16th December 2006
Leeds were on their travels again, but only to St.Theresa's to play Stoke in the final game of this year. Stoke kicked off on a dry sunny morning with the ground in good condition considering the amount of rain that had fallen over the last two days. Leeds were first on the attack and won a free kick which was cleared by the Stoke defence.Good play saw Harrison McPhee pass to Will Lenehan whose shot was saved by the Stoke goalkeeper. It was all Leeds now as they won three successive throw ins all of which came to nothing.
Stokes first attack saw Leeds keeper Ashley Timms make a comfortable save. Leeds responded by going into the Stoke half, but from the break down the right hnad side of the field Stoke took the lead. The ball was played into the Leeds penalty area and it went over the top of the defence to the unmarked striker whose shot went in off the post.
Stoke won a free kick 30 yards out and a good strike was well saved by Ashley Timms. A good break involving Stephen Blower and Jake Alleston was well stopped by the Stoke defence as Leeds looked for the equaliser. Good passing from Daniel Coates to Stephen Blower who fed Will Lenehan saw the
latters shot go wide. Leeds next attack saw them hit the side netting as good play involving Will Lenehan, Stephen Blower, Billy Law, Daniel Coates and again Billy Law come close to equalising the scores. Stoke attacked again and good Leeds defence kept them at bay. Leeds replaced the injured Ollie Roberts with Glen Hewitt. Stoke forced a corner and a good header out by Harrison McPhee turned defence into attack, but the Stoke defence held out.
Half time came and Leeds who started well but it was Stoke who finished better and deserved the 1-0 lead.
Leeds replaced Thomas Vernay with Shaun Cundall and were first to attack and a good strike by Stephen Blower was saved by the Stoke keeper. Good defence by Luke Jones, Freddie Swales and Jake Alleston kept Stoke out as the play went from end to end. Leeds were lacking a good final pass as the attacking
play was good.Leeds won a corner and a good cross from Will Lenehan found Billy Law whose saw his shot saved by the Stoke keeper as Leeds won another corner. The corner was wasted as it was taken short and cleared by the Stoke defence. It was all Leeds now and Leeds finally got the goal they deserved
at the next attack. Luke Jones to Will Lenehan who then found Daniel Coates and the ball then found the back of the net as Billy Law with a great finish levelled the score at 1-1.
Leeds made a tactical move with Luke Jones moving into the midfield and Shaun Cundall taking his place in the back four. Stoke were awarded a free kick and a towering header out of defence by Luke Jones saw the ball go out to the Stoke winger. A good ball slotted in, confusion in the Leeds defence saw the Stoke striker place the ball under the advancing Ashley Timms to make the score Leeds 1 Stoke 2. Cruel on Leeds as this was the only Stokes first attack of the half. Leeds brought on Ollie Roberts for Daniel Coates as Leeds pushed for the equaliser. Leeds attacked, Stoke responded by going into the Leeds half and agood shot was well saved low down by Ashley Timms. Leeds won a corner, Stephen Blower saw his shot saved by the Stoke keeper as both side were now chasing another goal which would either win the game or force a draw.Freddie Swales saw his shot go wide after beating the Stoke defender. Time was now running out as one final Leeds attack saw the ball go for a corner. Will Lenehan strolled over to take it, a cry of 15 seconds to go came form the Leeds supporters.
Would Will take the corner in time?
A brilliant floated ball to the far post was forced in by Ollie Roberts as the final whistle went.
The Leeds team ran to the corner and Ollie was jumped upon by one and all. A fitting end to a good game as both teams served up a feast of football. It is almost Christmas after all.
Final Score Leeds 2 Stoke 2.
Saturday 9th December 2006
Leeds travelled along the M62 to face Hull on a cold but sunny morning. Hull kicked off with the sun into their faces and a good tackle by Freddie Swales stopped a Hull attack. Leeds attacked down the left hand side of the field and were awarded a free kick for foul play. Luke Jones took the free kick and found Will Lenehan who then passed to Harrison McPhee who in turn passed to Daniel Coates who sw his shot well saved by the keeper. Hull attacked after this and when Leeds had the ball they forced a corner at the other
end. A good cross in by Ollie Roberts was headed in by Shaun Cundall to give
Leeds a 1-0 lead.
The game was now opening up and both sided mounted attacks. Leeds gained 3 successive throw in inside the Hull half of the field, but could not find the back of the net. A good Leeds attack involving Will Lenenhan, Daniel Coates and Stephen Blower saw the ball go to Billy Law whose shot came out to Shaun Cundall who fired the ball wide of the post.It was all Leeds now as every Hull attack was thwarted before they reached the Leeds goal area.
Further good play involving Ollie Roberts, Harrison McPhee and Stephen Blower saw the latter shoot wide. Will Lenehan passed to Stephen Blower, back to Will whose pass found Daniel Coates who saw his cross go right across the goal, when a touch would have scored. Leeds replaced Harrison McPhee with Aston Webster who was straight into the action and good play down the right hand side of the field saw Aston thunder the ball just over the cross bar.Hull were struggling to get out of their half and as hard as
Leeds tried, they could not find that elusive second goal.Leeds then scored a second goal only to have it ruled out for hand ball. Agood first half by Leeds who never let their opponents settle and another goal before the break would have killed them off all together. Half time Hull 0 Leeds 1.
Leeds replaced goal keeper Ashley Timms with James Crowther. James was straight into the action as a Hull attack forced him to make a comfortable save. Leeds mounted another attack as a pass from Will Lenehan to Billy Law who then passed to Stephen Blower who saw his shot go wide. It was all Leeds
as another attack saw Aston Webster ruled offside. Shaun Cundall to Billy Law to Daniel Coates saw the ball well saved by the Hull keeper who was having to be at his best as the Leeds attack was now relentless. Leeds replaced Shaun Cundall with Harrison McPhee as Aston Webster saw his shot go across the face of the goal. The Leeds back four of Stephen Blower, Freddie Swales, Luke Jones and Jake Alleston stopped all that Hull threw at them as Leeds made sure that their gola line would not be crossed. Good skills by Billy Law saw his threaded pass find Jake Alleston who was penalised for offside.
Leeds needed the second goal to kill of the game as Daniel Coates made way for Thomas Verney. Hull mounted a rare attack and a good header by Luke Jones saw the ball cleared down field. Leeds forced two successive corners and from the second one a left foot shot by Freddie Swales was saved by the
Hull keeper.Leeds finally scored the second goal when Freddie Swales threaded a lovely diagonal ball to Aston Webster who beat the defender before slotting the ball under the advancing keeper to give Leeds a 2-0 lead.Hull had a free kick outside the Leeds area which was cleared by the Leeds defence. Leeds mounted two more attacks which came to nothing.
A good all round performance by Leeds with every player playing his part in a game which they controlled from start to finish. The only wonder is how they did not win by more
Final score Hull 0 Leeds 2.
Saturday 2nd December
Leeds 0 v Barnsley 0
Leeds travelled south to take on Barnsley in the first of two successive
away games. Leeds kicked off on a bright but windy morning and it was
Barnsley who were first on the attack. After good defensive play which saw Leeds take the
ball into the Barnsley half and good play by Aston Webster resulted in a
corner. A good corner kick by Will Lenehan found Luke Jones whose powerful
header hit the bar with the goal keeper well beaten.The next passage of play
was in the middle of the field before Barnsley broke away to force a corner.
Luke Jones covered well and Barnsley forced another corner and were again
thwarted as Thomas Verney cleared this time. Play was now end to end with
neither team creating any real chances. Leeds brought on Harrison McPhee for
the injured Glen Hewitt and it was Barnsley who were doing most of the
attacking now as thet were awarded two succesive free kicks both of which
were cleared by the solid Leeds defence.Good play involving Stephen
Blower,Harrison McPhee and Aston Webster took the ball down into the
Barnsley half and force a throw in. Leeds won a free kick and this came to
nothing and it was now all Leeds, but for the final ball to be cleared away.
Leeds won a free kick and the ball found Billy Law who showed good skills
before seeing his shot hit the bar. Barnsley replied by forcing two more
corners, both of which were cleared. Another free kick for Leeds just before
half time saw the Barnsley keeper make a good save. An eventful first half
for Leeds who hit the bar twice and must have wondered if it was going to be
their day.Half time 0-0.
Leeds replaced James Crowther with Ashley Timms and Shaun Cundall replaced
Ollie Roberts. Leeds went on the attack and forced two throw ins well into
the Barnsley half, both of which came to nothing. Barnsley attacked next and
good tackles by Stephen Blower and Jake Alleston help Leeds to keep the home
side at bay.The game was now opening up and both teams were attacking then
defending, with both defences on top.Leeds attacked from defence as Luke
Jones, Harrison McPhee and finally Billy Law saw the ball go over the
Barnsley goalkeeper and wide of the post. Barnsley responded and caught the
Leeds defence out and a one on one between the Barnsley attacker and Ashley
Timms saw the ball go wide of the post. A let off for Leeds. The game was
now going from one end to the other as both teams went for the goal that
m,ight win them the game. Leeds replaced Aston Webster with Daniel Coates
and good play from Billy Law whose ball found Shaun Cundall who saw his shot
go wide. Good defending by Luke Jones and Stephen Blower kept another
Barnsley attack at bay. Leeds forced another corner and the ball was cleared
out by the Barnsley defence straight to Freddie Swales whose shot from 25
yards was saved by the goal keeper. Both sides kept on going forward,
Barnsley were caught offside and Leeds forced another corner.
A good game played by two eager and enthusiastic teams failed to produce a
goal, with Leeds having the better of the chances.
Final score Barnsley 0 Leeds 0.
Saturday 25th November - Leeds 0 v Sheffield 2
The two goal areas were inches deep in water and with help from parents the water was cleared and the game given the go ahead to start. Rain was still falling as Leeds kicked off. Sheffield were first into attack and the first few minutes were spent in the Leeds half of the field. A good tackle by Jameel Ible stopped a promising Sheffield attack as Leeds were struggling to
get out of their half. A good block down the left hand side stopped another Sheffield attack as Leeds made their first visit into their opponents half.
A good intercept by Freddie Swales who then fed the ball to Aston Webster who saw his pass go into touch. Leeds were under pressure again as Sheffield went down field and forced a corner. A good cross in was met by the Sheffield number 5 who headed home with no one near him. Leeds kicked off again but it was Sheffield who attacked and played some lovely one touch football as they ventured into the Leeds half.
A free kick to Sheffield once again saw a free header go over the bar.Leeds were struggling to put passes together and were being made to look second best to a good Sheffield side. A good sliding tackle by Jameel Ible saw him being carried off the field of play with a twisted knee. Stephen Blower replaced him as Freddie Swales moved into the back four and Blower pick up
the right midfield position.Leeds attacked and good play between Stephen Blower, Billy Law and Aston Webster saw the Sheffield goal keeper make a good save.The game was now opening up and Leeds were awarded a free kick for
a foul on Aston Webster. The kick was wasted as Sheffield defended well. Another Leeds attack saw Stephen Blower pass to Will Lenehan who fed Ollie Roberts and the final ball to Billy Law was saved by the Sheffield keeper who forced the ball away for a corner. The corner came to nothing and Leeds were saved as Sheffield were caught offside after some good build up play.
With half time approaching Sheffield extended their lead for a corner. The ball was played in and a mix up between the Leeds keeper, James Crowther and two defenders saw the ball roll to a Sheffield player who rolled the ball home. 2-0 to Sheffield at half time.
Sheffield started the second half where they left off and went straight on the attack.Leeds brought on Glen Hewitt who replaced Harrison McPhee. Good play by Will Lenehan, Ollie Roberts and Billy Law again came to nothing as the final pass was poor.Sheffield went back up field and a cross from the right hand side went straight across the Leeds goal mouth and wide of the post.Leeds had their best chance to score as the ball from a throw in went to Billy Law. He beat the lone defender and only the out stretched arm of the keeper stopped the ball from going in. The ball went up in the air and landed in the mud and was cleared by a Sheffield defender. Leeds were now getting into the game and were awarded a free kick after a foul on Aston Webster. Luke Jones fired the ball into the Sheffield penatly area and this went across the face of the goal. Leeds brought back on Harrison McPhee who replaced Ollie Roberts.Leeds forced a corner and Stephen Blowers cross hit the outside of the post. Leeds made another substituion with Daniel Coates replacing Aston Webster.A good Sheffield attack saw Leeds goal keeper James Crowther make a good diving save to deny Sheffield a third goal.Play was now becoming scrappy as both sides were feeling the heavy pitch. Leeds wasted a free kick and Sheffield at the other end hit the post when a direct free kick evaded everybody in the Leeds penalty area.
Leeds were always second best against a good and lively Sheffield team who played some lovely one touch football and had Leeds chasing shadows during the game.
York v Leeds - Saturday, 11th November - West Yorkshire League
Leeds travelled to York for one of their toughest games of the season. A minutes silence was held before the kick off on a bright, sunny but windy morning. York were first on the attack, but good defending by Leeds stopped them from reaching the Leeds goal. The first five minutes were played mostly in the Leeds half as York attacked, but they could not find a way through the Leeds defence.Will Lenehan, Billy Law and Harrison McPhee mounted the first Leeds attack but this was stopped by the York defence. Leeds had two throw ins in the York half and forced the games first corner which once again came to nothing. Harrison McPhee launched another attack and his pass to Freddie Swales, whose pass to Billy Law saw the York defence tested for the first time. Leeds had a free kick down the left hand side of the field and Luke Jones floated the ball into the box and Aston Webster laid the ball back to Will Lenehan whose shot went just wide of the post.York attacked again and forced three corners with Leeds keeper James Crowther making a couple of saves.It was all York again as Leeds struggled to get out of their half. Leeds took the lead on the next attack as a throw in found Will Lenehan and a one two with Billy Law and a pass to Ollie Roberts saw him hit the back of the net for his third goal in two games. Leeds began to attack more and another a good pass from Freddie Swales found Aston Webster who forced a York defender to kick the ball away. Still Leeds attacked and a hand ball gave Leeds a free kick near the York corner flag. Luke Jones floated a lovely cross into the goalmouth, Freddie Swales challenged the goalkeeper and the ball found its way to Ollie Roberts who fired the ball into the net. 2-0 we thought, but a late whistle by the referee disallowed the goal. No one knew why it was disallowed but it left the half time score as York 0 Leeds 1.
Leeds replaced James Crowther in goal with Ashley Timms. York attacked from the kick off and a good block tackle by Jameel Ible saved the day for Leeds. Leeds turned defence into attack and Luke Jones fed Ollie Roberts whose shot was fumbled by the York keeper and from the following corner, Leeds wasted another chance to increase their lead. Leeds replaced Freddie Swales with Stephen Blower as York attacked and forced a corner, which once again came to nothing due to a poor cross.Leeds attacked down both wings and the final ball was either poor or cleared by the York defence.Both sides were now looking for an openingl as Leeds swept forward and good play between Jamel Ible, Aston Webster and Stephen Blower down the right hand side had the York defence inall sorts of trouble.The game was now end to end and both defences
were on top. Another good tackle by Jameel Ible stopped a York attack. York were awarded a free kick and good defending by Luke Jones and Jameel Ible stopped another promising attack as York looked for an equaliser. Leeds replaced Billy Law with Daniel Coates. Leeds were attacking well down the right hand side as Jake Alleston fed Stephen Blower who supplied Aston
Webster with a goal scoring chance only to see the York keeper make a good save.York continued to attack and deservedly got the equaliser with one minute to go. York broke down the Leeds right hand side and the York attacker weaved his way through player after player before sending the ball into the Leeds area. The ball was missed by the Leeds defence and thumped home by a York attacker to level up the scores. The York goal scorer disappeared under a heap of bodies as they knew they had rescued a point.Leeds brought on Shaun Cundall for Harrison McPhee with only one minute to go. Still the drama was not over as York attacked agian and forced a corner. Leeds cleared the ball away and the final whistle went.
A draw was a good result and a credit to both teams who both played withpassion and comittment.
Final score York 1 Leeds 1.
Leeds 2 v Bradford 0 West Yorkshire League match
Leeds welcomed Bradford schools in the first league match of the season. Bradford kicked off on a bright but windy morning.Leeds were straight on the attack, but Bradford replied going down to the other end but a good tackle by Jameel Ible thwarted them. Leeds responded and good play between Thomas
Verney and Aston Webster ended when the latter rounded the Bradford goalkeeper only to see a defender clear the ball away. It was all Leeds at this time and Bradford, playing with the strong wind were having trouble getting out of their own half. Bradfords first attack after 10 minutes forced a corner which came to nothing. Good Leeds passing between Oliie Roberts, Aston Webster and Freddie Swales came to nothing. The wind was causing all sorts of problems with high balls hanging in the air.Leeds were awarded a free kick and Luke Jones shot was held up in the wind and went out over the goal line.Bradford responded by forcing two corners but good defending kept them at bay. Leeds hit the front when Freddie Swales was fouled just outside the penalty box. Will Lenehan struck the free kickinto the box, a Leeds player hit the post and Ollie Roberts followed up to put the ball into the net. 1-0 to Leeds who deserved to go ahead after all the attacking they had done.Leeds went straight back up the field and good inter
passing between Harrison McPhee, Freddie Swales and Aston Webstersaw the latter hit his shot wide. Luke Jones played a good ball down the left hand side to Aston Webster, and the resulting corner only needed a touch as it went straight across the goal area. Bradford attacked again and a good through ball once again saw Jameel Ible cover across to send the ball out for a corner. Leeds cleared the cornerand went up to the Bradford half and Aston Webster found Billy Law who was adjuded offside. Bradford forced two more corners which both came to nothing and Leeds responed when good passing from Jake Alleston,Luke Jones, Billy Law saw the goalkeeper make a good save from Ollie Roberts.James Crowther in the Leeds goal had to make a save right on half time, but with Bradford having five corners to Leeds two the half time score was Leeds 1 Bradford 0.
Leeds changed goal keepers at half time with Ashley Timms replacing James Crowther. Leeds with the strong wind behind them attack from the kick off and with the Bradford defence all over the place Ollie Roberts scored his second goal drilling the ball home from 8 yards. Leeds 2 Bradford 0. More goals to come surely as Leeds were controlling the play and Bradford struggling to get out of their half. A good ball from Jake Allerston to Billy Law who found Ollie Roberts saw his shot saved denying him his hat
trick. Bradford made a rare attack and Ashley Timms made a good save. Leeds brought on Stephen Blower who replaced Freddie Swales. Leeds attacked again only for Billy Law to be ruled offside. It was all Leeds now, but credit to Bradford who kept them out. Bradford responded by attacking and twice they made in roads to the Leeds penalty area only to be thwarted by good Leeds defending.Leeds made a further substution when Shaun Cundall replaced Harrison McPhee. Good play down the right hand side came to nothing as Leeds went all out to score their third goal. Thomas Verney was replaced by
Daniel Coates as Leeds attacked again.Bradford forced another corner, which once again was well defended by Leeds. Leeds went back down field and should have scored again when Shaun Cundall fired over the bar from 15 yards with no goal keeper to beat. 2-0 the final score. The only winner of the day was the wind which made the long and high ball almost impossible.
A good league start for Leeds who face a tough game away at York next weekend.
Saturday 21st October Leeds 2 v Sheffield 4
Leeds travelled south again this time to Sheffield. Sheffield kicked off and went straight on the attack. Leeds defended well and were forced to make an early substituion when Jake Alleston went down injured to be replaced by Freddie Swales. Leeds made their way to the Sheffield penalty area and were awarded a free kick which came to nothing.Sheffield responded by attacking the Leeds goals and had a promising attack which ended with the ball just passing the post. Another Sheffield move brought a good save from Leeds keeperJames Crowther. It was all Sheffield now and Leeds were pinned in their own half. Sheffield finally got on the scoreboard when a mix up in the penalty area saw the ball go up into the air and the Sheffield forward scoring.
Leeds were struggling to make any inpact and further Sheffield pressure saw the Leeds keeper having to make yet another good save after another move saved Leeds as Sheffield were caught offside.
Leeds did attack and good play between Ollie Roberts and Aston Webster saw the Sheffield keeper make a good save. Good defending by Luke Jones stopped another promising Sheffield attack.
Constant Sheffield pressure should have seen them score again from a corner , but the header went wide.
Leeds went into the Sheffield half for only the second time during tis half and wasted a corner before they drew level against the run of play. A good through ball from Ollie Roberts to Aston Webster saw the Leeds striker evade a defender and the goal keeper before shooting into an empty net.
A good finish to the half with Leeds well below par against a good and useful Sheffield side.
Leeds made substituions with Ashley Timms going into goal and Jake Alleston replacing Stephen Blower. Leeds took the lead early in the second half when Harrison McPhee sent Aston Webster down the right hand side who then saw his shot beat the advancing Sheffield keeper to give Leeds a 2-1 lead.
Sheffield were now up against it as Leeds mounted more attacks which either broke down or the final pass went astray. Good passing between Freddie Swales, Harrison Mcphee and Billly Law came to nothing. Then a good move down the right hand side between Luke Jones and Thomas Verney saw the Sheffield keeper make a good save to deny Leeds another goal.
Sheffield went on the attack and confusion at a throw in by the Leeds defence gifted Sheffield an equaliser. 2-2 game on.The game was now end to end with both sides pushing for another goal. Leeds replaced Billy Law and Harrison McPhee with Shaun Cundall and Daniel Coates as Sheffield almost scored a third goal. A good attack saw the Sheffield striker run round Leeds keeper Ashley Timms only for Jameel Ible to clear the ball before it crossed the line.
Sheffield now attacked and took the lead once again from a corner. Bad marking saw the Sheffield centre half rise unchallenged to a ball to make the score 3-2. b ut then good work between Freddie Swales and Stephen Blower who passed to Daniel Coates saw the ball go just wide of the post.
Sheffield came back at Leeds again and another corner saw Ashley Timms save low down and keep Leeds in the game. Sheffield scored again when a corner came over, Ashley Timms lost the ball and Sheffield slotted the ball into the empty net. Leeds claimed that the goal keeper had been impeded, but the referee waved them away to make the final score Sheffield 4 Leeds 2.
A disappointing Leeds performance who were always second best against a good and lively Sheffield team.
Under 13 v Nottingham Saturday 14th October
Leeds kicked off in this game with James Crowther in goal. A good start by Leeds who went straight into the attack and forced a corner, which came to nothing. Nottingham responded by going to the other end of the field and this also came to nothing. Jake Alleston took a knock and had to be replaced by Freddie Swales. A good move from Stephen Blower combined with Daniel Coates passing to Harrison McPhee down the right hand side but cross was dealt with by the Nottingham keeper. The play was now end to end with both attacks lacking a final good ball into their areas. .jpg)
Jake Alleston returned to the field only to watch as a good through ball to the Nottingham striker go wide of the post after he lobbed it over the advancing Leeds keeper. Leeds had another escape when good defending thwarted another good attack by the Nottingham forwards who were getting behind the Leeds defence rather easily.
Stephen Blower was helped off the field after a late challenge on him and was replaced by Shaun Cundall. Leeds brought on Aston Webster to replace Daniel Coates and he was soon in the action when a good through ball from Jake Alleston saw the Nottingham keeper make a good save.
Nottingham should then have scored when the centre forward broke clear from half way and with only the keeper to beat, shot wide. Leeds had yet another escape when keeper James Crowther cleared a ball straight to a Nottingham player whose return shot was then saved.
Another good move involving Stephen Blower, who had just come back on to the field and Thomas Verney whose pass found Ollie Roberts ended with a free kick outside the box. William Lenehan took the kick and with the help of the Nottingham Goalkeepers hand, scored to give Leeds a 1-0 lead.
Leeds changed goalkeepers at this point bringing on Ashley Timms and his first sight of the ball was from a free kick to Nottingham, which hit the bar.
Leeds made substitutions at half time and conceded straight form the kick off. Nottingham went straight up field and confusion at the back by the Leeds defence made the score 1-1.
Leeds responded with a good move, which ended with Aston Webster having his shot well saved by the Nottingham
goalkeeper. The game now started to open up and was once again end to end. Good moves between Billy Law and Aston Webster, Luke Jones, Harrison McPhee and Aston Webster again put pressure on the Nottingham goal. Leeds took the lead following the move of the game. Thomas Verney passed to Will Lenehan who then passed to Billy Law whose pass to Freddie Swales saw a lovely slotted ball back through to Will Lenehan who hit the ball towards the goal where a Nottingham defender heads the ball into the net, 2-1 to Leeds.
Nottingham once again equalised when another mix up at the back and failing to clear the ball made the score 2-2.Leeds up their game again and Aston Webster was causing problems every time he had the ball. Good interplay between Thomas Verney and Aston Webster brought a good save from the Nottingham goalkeeper.
Leeds lost Jameel Ible who took a knock to the head but responded by scoring at the other end. Good play by Ollie Roberts and Harrison McPhee ended with another free kick to Leeds. Will Lenehan once again took the free kick and found the head of Luke Jones who powered the ball past the goalkeeper.
Leeds were then penalised after keeper Ashley Timms held the ball for more than 6 seconds, much to the annoyance of the Leeds team and supporters. The free kick came to nothing, but Nottingham were awarded a penalty for a foul. Nottingham scored. 3-3. 
Nottingham had a man sent off after a very late challenge on Stephen Blower. A good game between two good sides with a draw a fair result. Final score Nottingham 3 Leeds 3.
Saturday 7th October v YORK 0-2
York kicked off on a bright but breezy morning with Leeds having the wind behind them.Leeds attacked during the first two minutes but could not find a way past the York defence.Leeds conceded a corner and the ball was passed out to Aston Webster who tore down the right hand wing only to see his shot stopped by the York goalkeeper. Good football by both sides meant the game was going from end to end and it was York who opened the scoring.A throw in inside the Leeds half was picked up by a York player who pass found the attacker who beat two Leeds defenders and slotted the ball passed Leeds
keeper James Crowther. A good challenge by Leeds player Luke Jones who supplied Billy Law with a scoring opportunity only for Billy to shoot wide.The Leeds defence was holding firm and good defending by the back four kept York at bay.Every time
Aston Webster had the ball he looked dangerous, but the final ball was either lost or defender by the York defence. Harrison McPhee was staring to shine as first good interplay with Aston Webster and then Ollie Roberts but both chances were cleared by the good York defence.The wind as causing all sorts of problems when kicked up in the air and good interpassing by York almost created another goal.A good cross from Jake Alleston found Aston Webster who headed wide, and a corner again from Jake found William Lenehan who shot wide of the target. Leeds forced two corners in succession but could not find that finishing toch to level the scores. Just before half time York broke away and Leeds keeper James Crowther came out to make a good save. A tight first half with chances for both sides with York taking one of
theirs to take a 1-0 lead at half time.
Leeds made three changes in the second half and once again good Leeds pressure broke down when they were given offside during the attack. York scored again just after this after another throw in and good shot which made the score 2-0. Leeds made another substution with Daniel Coates coming on for Billy Law. A timely intercept by Will Lenehan saved the day as York pressed ahead to try and score again. It was all York now and twice the centre forward broke down the left hand side only to see both shots go over the bar. Good passing by Stephen Blower, Harrison McPhee and Ollie Roberts brought a much needed attack for Leeds who were now on the back foot during this half. A mix up at the back left Leeds keeper Ashley Timms on the floor at the edge of the penalty area who turned to see Jameel Ible clear off his own line.Leeds went to the other end of the field and a free kick by Will Lenehan, after Freddie Swales had been fouled, was savd by the York
goalkeeper.
A frustrating game for Leeds who had chances to score but could not find the back of the net. York played well and were on top for long periods during this game and took their chances to make the final score Leeds 0 York 2.
V BRADFORD 30TH SEPTEMBER 2006
Bradford kicked off on a bright and sunny morning. The first 5 minutes was end to end with both sides attacking down the wings and the final pass being dealt with by the defences.
Leeds broke down the middle and a fine ball from Billy Law to Stephen Blower ended with a shot which went over the top.The Leeds defence was looking rather shakey at times and Bradford took the lead when confusion between the goalkeeper, Ashley Timms and defender Luke Jones, allowed the Bradford forward to to slot the ball into the empty net.Leeds responded and begin to pass the ball around and Thomas Verney lobbed the Bradford keeper from outside the box only to see the ball miss the target by inches.Leeds attacked again and Billy Law threaded a ball through to Aston Webster who beat the defender and and scored with the goalkeeper getting a hand to it, but only to help it into the net.
Bradford responded with a good attack and a shot from 25yards forced Leeds keeper, Ashley Timms to make a good save near the right hand post. Will Lenehan broke down the left hand side and passed to Aston Webster who then passed to Billy Law who had a good shot saved.Another good move down the right hand side saw Stephen Blower pass to Aston Webster who feed Will Lenehan who was caught offside when a goal looked on the cards.
Leeds then took a 2-1 lead after fine work by Aston Webster whose shot was saved only for the ball to go Billy Law who hit the ball into the net from 25 yards out. Bradford attacked again and were unlucky not to equalise when they struck the post with the Leeds keeper beaten. Good approach work ended with another goal for Leeds when Harrison McPhee and Will Lenehan combined for the ball to come back out to Ollie Roberts who then hit the top corner of the goal from 30 yards out.
It was agood first half, Leeds started slowly but ended on top.
Leeds made 3 substituions for the second half and began as they had finished the first half. Freddie Swales made a good tackle and shot at goal with his first kick of the game.Leeds applied all the pressure and a good cross from Will Lenehan was headed goalwards by Aston Webster only for the Bradford goal keeper to make a fine save. Leeds were awarded a corner and the ball came out to Will Lenehan who scored with a fine shot over the keepers head. 4-1 to Leeds who were now very much on top. Bradford began to get back into the game and made the score 2-4 when the ball was lobbed over the keeper. More pressure came from Bradford who were now beginning to get back into the game. Another lob from outside the box made the score 3-4 and Leeds looked rather unsteady and under pressure.
Leeds upped their game and good moves down both sides of the field came to nothing.Jameel Ible was having a battle with the Bradford striker and made three good tackles as Bradford searched for the equaliser.A Shaun Cundall shot was parried by the Bradford keeper and Daniel Coates hooked the ball wide when he could have clinched the game for Leeds
A 4-3 win for Leeds who had to battle for this as the Bradford side fought back well in the 2nd half.
Leeds U13's 7 v Barnsley U13's 2 Saturday 23rd September 2006
Leeds played their first game against school opposition on a grey and damp Saturday morning. Leeds were first on the attack and good inter play by Jake Alleston and Joe Barden down the right wing caused Barnsley all sorts of problems. Leeds kept piling on the pressure only for the last pass to go astray or a to be kicked away. Leeds attacked again and a pass from Harrison McPhee found Will Lenehan who had a good effort on goal saved.
A good attack down the left side saw Freddie Swales pass the ball to Billy Law who then found Aston Webster whose first shot was saved by the Barnsley keeper only for Aston to score from the rebound. Barnsley was still struggling to get into the Leeds half when Freddie Swales forced a corner on the left side. The ball came out and Ollie Roberts hit a good shot from 30 yards only to see the ball go wide. Another Leeds attack saw Harrison McPhee release the ball to Billy Law whose shot missed the target by inches. Leeds was awarded a penalty for foul play and Joe Barden scored form the spot. It was all Leeds at this time and Aston Webster scored again from 18 yards with a thunderous shot into the top corner. Leeds went further ahead
when Freddie Swales had a shot saved by the Barnsley keeper who only knocked it out to substitute Stephen Blower who scored with ease to make it 4-0. Barnsley at last ventured into the Leeds goal area and keeper Ashley Timms touched the ball for the first time. A good half by Leeds who had 80% of the play and n ever let Barnsley settle.
Leeds made four substitutions at the start of the second half and started where they had finished applying all the pressure. Barnsley were slowly getting back into the game after five minutes and started to cause Leeds problems at the back. Barnsley scored the first goal of the second half when a good break ended with the left winger scoring form the angle to beat substitute goalkeeper James Crowther. Leeds were not as convincing now as Barnsley applied the pressure and the back four of Leeds were put under pressure especially with the ball over the top. Barnsley scored again when an attack down the left-hand side ended when the ball was lobbed over the advancing keeper.
Leeds responded by moving up a gear and good inter passing down the left-hand side from Glen Hewitt and Daniel Coates found Aston Webster who scored from the angle for his hat trick. Leeds kept up the pressure and a good through ball form Glen Hewitt found Aston Webster who crossed for Daniel Coates to score to make it 6-2. Ollie Roberts had a good effort turned over the top of the goal and the same player scored the seventh Leeds goal after a good run down the left wing from Aston Webster.
Leeds had weathered the Barnsley fight back with 3 goals in 5 minutes to make the final score 7-2.
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