FOOTBALL LOWER SCHOOL: AUTUMN HALF TERM REVIEW- September to October

FOOTBALL: AUTUMN HALF TERM

(SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER)

LOWER SCHOOL

The first half term at CHS has come to an end and here are all the results along with the manager’s thoughts on the lower school this half-term.

Year 7-

Won 7-2 v Eaton Bank

Won 5-0 v Holmes Chapel

The newcomers at CHS have had a fantastic start to high school football. Here’s what manager Mr De Sousa had to say. “I have learned lots about the year 7 footballers so far this year, I am especially impressed by the number of dedicated students that turn up to training on a Thursday evening which has been consistently over 45 students and this is something I would like to continue.”

“In the competitive league fixtures the year 7’s have been successful. The first fixture was against our local rivals Eaton Bank, all the players involved gave a great account of themselves. Special mentions need to go out to Matt Needham who came off the bench to score 4 goals and also to Elliot Darmon who gave an impressive display on his debut gaining a man of the match accolade. The students’ games against Shavington and Alsager had to be postponed due to the year 7 trip to Kingswood. The final game before half term was against Holmes Chapel, another local rival. The match produced another fine display from the newly formed team, there was some great build up play from both the flanks and also through the centre of midfield where man of the match Finlay Jackson was very influential.”

“Over the rest of the year I will be moulding the team into a new formation and getting them to play to their strengths. If all goes well we will have a successful season and future here at Congleton High School!”

Year 8-

Won 3-0 v Eaton Bank

Lost 4-0 v Shavington

Lost 4-2 v Holmes Chapel

Manager’s Mr Franklin and Mr Cross’ thoughts on what has been a mixed start for year 8. Mr Franklin said “We started tremendously with a hard fought win over our rivals, Eaton Bank. The subsequent losses have taught Mr Cross and I as much about the team as the win did. There are clear strengths in the side - when focussed, they demonstrate excellent team spirit and their passing game is a pleasure to watch. If the team improves its speed - both in fitness, thought and passing this will lead to further victories.” Mr Cross added “We want to build and develop players so they are fitter/faster/stronger/more technical/improved systems and teamwork so then we are ready for a cup run in February!”

 Year 9-

Abandoned at 3-2 v Eaton Bank

Won 4-1 v Shavington

Won 3-2 v Holmes Chapel

Written by Adam Bailey