FOOTBALL- 8TH OCTOBER

Start to a tough week for CHS

Tonight (Tuesday 8^th October) saw the start of a tough week for CHS’ footballers with both league and cup matches being played over the next 3 days.

Despite dominating the game in terms of passing, creating opportunities and possession year 11 lost 3-1 away to Poynton with George Hooper adding to his goal from the opening match of their season by scoring CHS’ only goal. CHS could not compete with Poynton’s physicality losing the physical battles that led to Poynton’s goals.  Following the game manager Mr Cross said “We will reform, discuss what we did well to form a better plan for the next game.  One thing we do have is a talented group of players, so with some more direction and a clear desire to contest with the opposition fully, our results will improve.” Too add to the loss Vice Captain Sam Spooner was forced off with a broken collarbone. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he gets well soon.

Mr Cross added his thoughts on the team and his vision for the side, “the first thing is we have a fantastic, skilful, fit side.  All the way through the squad we have quality.  Changing the way the boys play and understand football is my main goal, which is very hard as their obviously products of a typical footballing generation simple in a 4-4-2, boring and without significant size and strength we will be left wanting.  You can see these things on a Sunday, right through to our national side... But football has changed... We are in the process of improving this, but for year 11, that's a tough, ask. They seem up for it, but with 3 games played, the results haven't yet come up for us. After Sam’s injury most things are put into perspective regarding the result today.” Year 11 face a massive game next Tuesday at St Monica's we wish the boys luck and all the best.

In another tough game, year 8 had to fight hard to come out on top in a 1-0 win thanks to a well taken goal by Logan Clowes. The victory sees them through to the 3rd round of the English Schools Cup.

Written by Adam Bailey and Mr Cross