WAGS 0 Denton Town 9 (u14's L/cup)

Ok first things first girls, I was so proud of u all today girls as we all know u are a very young side, which i don't think alot of people realise. Most of u can play under 13s and today u stood up to the challenge. We had no subs again, so no one got a break, I just asked you all to go out and play and give your all - and boy oh boy did you. We played some great football today and when we had to be strong we were . The game got off to a great start, I think about 10 secs - Yoyo wow what a start. That settled us straight away and from then on we controlled the game. Ruby was awesome yesterday in midfield, tackling hard, getting back when we asked and, not whinging - well not too much anyway lol, and for me was our player of the match but, to be honest me and Tim could of given it to any of you because you all were brill today. But no disrespect to Chloe, the only reason I can think of you getting player of the match is because of the bitterness at the end of the game, because it wasn't a hard game for you Chloe was it? and cant remember you making more than 1 save. i have to say something on this because it wasn't nice. Firstly, although I know you was angry and there was alot of chatting off the ball - threats etc., some of which we and the ref heard, from both sets of players, I can understand your reactions but I don't condone them. Chanting at the end like that was emotions I know , but I don't want to see it again plz., and its only to the ones who said it because only a few did. Secondly, I will say that the 2 player challenge on Sally who just plays and gets on with things, was not very nice to see. It was frustration from their player as things just weren't happening for them. It was a shame as well because she is by far there best player and doesn't need to do it. If this girl continues to plays football, she has a good future in it because, she has lots of ability. Anyway back to us, and the game. Georgia's dad Chris hit the nail on the head today when he said that you all grew up today, normally some of you get intimidated a little but u didn't today - you stood up and played a decent team off the park, a team game all of you and, I mean all of you (including you Chloe lol ). So once again girls, fantastic day and well played. I'll see you all tues/

ALAN.

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Yesterday, that was a game and half, and unfortunately, not all for the right reasons.


I was surprised the game was on, which is why I approached the ref as soon as he arrived. After examination of the pitch, he did express concern about certain areas, but took the decision to start the match, retaining the option to abandon should the conditions prove to be unsafe. Thankfully, that didn't happen, and I think the pitch held up quite well considering, though they may of done some damage, which could affect their remaining home games.


What a start, Ruby through to Yoyo, goal, 1-0 Denton, 6 seconds on the clock. Amazing start. Only one more goal in the 2nd half, again thanks to Yoyo, which meant all to play for in the 2nd half. In what was turning out to be an unbelievably fantastic team performance, we roared into a 5-0 lead within 15 mins of the restart with two more from Yoyo and one from Megan. Although there was some banter between the teams on and off the pitch, it was from this point on, that I felt the game started to turn nasty. There aren't many YELLOW cards given out in the girls game, but I don't think the ref had any option after that bad foul on Sally.

Another two from Megan, one each from Loz and Yoyo, within the last 15 mins, eased us through to the next round. We gave the player of the match to their new goalie, Leah, who was playing with a broken toe. She made a brilliant save in the 2nd half, and will make a good goalie if she continues. With us in such fine form, I don't think you can blame Leah for most of the goals, and her willingness to play in that position, gives WAGS more options, which I applaud, because that's what being a team is all about. The WAGS girls voted Chloe (our GK) as player of the match, which I find a little unsporting. No disrespect to WAGS, but Chloe didn't have much to do, and they could have picked any number of outfield players, as all of you were really on top of your game. It would have been better if they just said they couldn't decide. I admire Ian (WAGS manager), as he is a great guy, who does a lot for girls football, and is very passionate about the game and as usual, I was happy to shake his hand at the end of the game, but I sensed he wasn't happy about the days events, and I'm not talking just about the result.


One criticism of the Denton girls. Sorry girls, but shouting "who are you?" after the game finished is not the way we expect you to behave. Win, lose or draw, you should always show respect to the opposition, regardless of what happened during the game. Please take that on board and not repeat it after future fixtures. Parents also get excited, but I thought a couple of comments shouted out across the pitch, were not in the sport's best interests. I didn't hear any foul language, but comments belittling the opposition is not accepted either.


Wythenshawe again next week, this time TOWN, at our place.


Awesome result - brilliant performance girls. Have a good weekend.


Nigel.