Unfortunately I wasn't around last weekend so there are no pix from the match.
But Gary Stevens was around and here is his report.
Redhill Albion 0 – Barnet Wood 1 - Under 9’s
Following recent home win against Otford (3 – 0) Redhill found themselves in second place with Barnet Wood chasing hard in third place. Playing Barnet Wood at home would be a challenging and pivotal encounter.
As expected, these two teams challenged hard but fair, and for the majority of the match there was little or nothing between them. Redhill started brightly with a number of shots on target by Stevens and Senior. Barnet Wood however would not be broken and remained unshakable with the first half ending nil – nil.
This match had a great intensity about it and the supporters had the pleasure of witnessing an incredibly exciting battle. Unfortunately Barnet Wood scrambled a goal with 10 minutes to go and left Redhill with the challenge of getting one back. Redhill responded (as ever) with the determined spirit embedded by the coaching staff, with most shots somehow finding the Barnet keeper! The game ended at 1 – 0.
As always, O’Donovan showed his true captain status by remaining calm and resolute from start to finish. His probing runs down the wing provided many opportunities; sadly they didn’t quite get converted.
Lad of the match the previous week went to Stevens for his continual improvement. This week’s lad of the match was presented to Sowton for his flexible and capable play. His ability to play in almost any position is a credit to him.
Following recent home win against Otford (3 – 0) Redhill found themselves in second place with Barnet Wood chasing hard in third place. Playing Barnet Wood at home would be a challenging and pivotal encounter.
As expected, these two teams challenged hard but fair, and for the majority of the match there was little or nothing between them. Redhill started brightly with a number of shots on target by Stevens and Senior. Barnet Wood however would not be broken and remained unshakable with the first half ending nil – nil.
This match had a great intensity about it and the supporters had the pleasure of witnessing an incredibly exciting battle. Unfortunately Barnet Wood scrambled a goal with 10 minutes to go and left Redhill with the challenge of getting one back. Redhill responded (as ever) with the determined spirit embedded by the coaching staff, with most shots somehow finding the Barnet keeper! The game ended at 1 – 0.
As always, O’Donovan showed his true captain status by remaining calm and resolute from start to finish. His probing runs down the wing provided many opportunities; sadly they didn’t quite get converted.
Lad of the match the previous week went to Stevens for his continual improvement. This week’s lad of the match was presented to Sowton for his flexible and capable play. His ability to play in almost any position is a credit to him.
This week we played Hamsey Green and again Gary Stevens reporting
Hamsey Rangers 0 – Redhill Albion 6 - Under 9’s
The race to the finish of the Under 9’s league is truly hotting up. Last weeks clash with Barnet Wood has left the second place spot wide open. All the more reason the lads got back into their usual ‘Modus Operandi’.
This week’s team performance proved to be one of the finest of the season, all squad members giving their full attention to the mission in hand, ‘Winning against Hamsey’.
Incredibly, the 6 Redhill goals came from 6 of the lads (Senior, Stevens, Hickman, Smart, O’Donovan, Sowton), a true team effort! The team spirit and common goal being was self evident.
From the very first whistle, Redhill were in complete control and played with a flow that permitted some seriously high quality football. Interplay, is word regularly used when describing the nature of this Redhill team, this match being no exception. Playing the ball from defence through midfield and linking with the forwards was common place, a very commanding performance indeed.
The Redhill squad is growing in size and stature, and I for one am impressed by the coaching staff’s approach to integration of the incoming players. This growth will stand the team in very good stead for the future.
The game was played (as is the norm) in a very fair manner. The Barclays Premiership could learn a thing or two from these impressionable youngsters.
Lad of the match this week was presented to Ryan O’Donovan. Quiet confidence simply oozes from him.
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