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Stats  (to date 04/05/10) - well done to Charlie Harrison & Lewis McKenny for being ever-present this season.

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FC Clacton U14 0 Frinton and Walton U14 Reds 3

Today’s Valentine’s Day game on February 14th 2010 was played at the aptly named Clacton Rose Bowl Ground. Before the game, the event now in it's fourth year began in the "Whats in your flask today?" competition. Some of the more bizarre entries ranged from a single bread stick in a flask to the unlikely marriage of hot Marmite and Lucozade. Ollie's dad had on his flask a valentine heart cardboard arrangement by Ollie's Mum obviously a previous winner of a Blue Peter badge. Another announcement to make before the game was that Darcy's shorts made a reappearance after their annual wash last week.

With a skeleton eleven players, Frinton and Walton started their game in earnest against a previously beaten Clacton side earlier in the season. Ollie's dad was also the guest photographer of the day with his 97cm lens and one thousand per second shutter speed camera. In the second minute Vaughn's through-ball to Ben saw him embark on a strong solo run, resulting in a good save from the Clacton keeper. It was fairly stalemate for the opening ten minutes with various strong exchanges deep in the middle third of the pitch. In the fourteenth minute Sam Greig ran through the Clacton defence to only narrowly miss the right hand post. In the seventeenth minute in the midst of the halfway line Kwok obviously after the excesses of the Chinese New Year shouted some expletives to coin that epic tactical phrase "Who's in the Blurry middle then?" (swear word has been substituted). Throughout the latter part of the first half there were some good strong running down the right by Sam, Vaughn and Ben threatening several chances. To use "Chuckle Brother" terminology, the ball pinballed between Ollie to Nat to Ben to Sam who then scored to make it 1-0 in the twenty-third minute. A minute later Ben launched a corner from the left which was cleared by a Clacton defender straight to Calvin who hit a fierce shot drive against the cross-bar, which rebounded on the ground. Unfortuntaly there was no Russian linesman to give us a "1966 goal". In the twenty-sixth minute Sam Greig's penalty re-take made it 2-0 to the visitors. Close to the end of the first half a plane appeared above to air drop Rob's half time hotdog with extra mustard. Before the end of the first half Harry Greig made a fabulous diving save from a Clacton header. This was a good solid first half performance from the Frinton and Walton side who went in at half time 2-0 up.

In the early few minutes of the second half there were a couple of half chances for both teams. In the seventh minute a Clacton corner resulted in a strong header chance that narrowly missed the post. This was quickly followed by a strong shot by Ben which was deflected wide for a corner. In the seventeenth minute a great pass by Calvin to Sam resulted in a great chance just going wide of the post. Yet another through-ball by Calvin created a good chance for Ben on goal, again saved by the Clacton keeper, who was having a good strong performance. In the latter half of the second half Harry Greig was called on to make another great save from a strong Clacton strike. The game was admirably finished with a great move which contained a sequence of five really sharp passes resulting in Ben making the final score line 3-0. Completing a great all round performance by the Frinton and Walton team.

Man of the Match was awarded to Vaughn for his runs down the wing and setting up many chances.

Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 4 Wivenhoe Youth 2

Frinton & Walton progressed to the second round of the Open Cup following a proper old-fashioned cup-tie against Wivenhoe Youth at a bitterly cold Kirby Playing Field.

The game started out quite slowly and neither side were able to make much of an impression in the first 10 minutes or so before Wivenhoe took the lead with quite a soft goal to concede. The home side started to get into the game after this and Fraser and Ben combined well on the right-hand side and as Fraser's cross dropped into the box it was met with a left foot volley from Charlie which fizzed past the post and out for a goalkick. Frinton's next opening was a bit of a goalmouth scramble, as first Vaughn's shot was saved and then Ben couldn't quite get enough on the ball to force it over the line. Parity was restored when a great left foot cross from Sam was controlled really well by Harry B in the area and smashed home with aplomb. Ollie was in the wars (as usual) and had to leave the field for a bit after being caught on the snout as he challenged for a header. A nice simple passage of football led to Frinton's second goal. Vaughn winning the ball in midfield, simple pass to Sam, who dissected the defence with a through ball, leaving Ben with just the 'keeper to beat. Calvin rode about 3 tackles before the ref gave a freekick and as the ball was cleared, it fell to Lewis whose speculative shot from outside the box flew over the crossbar. Just before the half ended, Frinton had the opportunity to extend their lead but Ben shot straight at the goalie, who took the full force of the ball in his midriff (which made my eyes water!). As Darcy led the troops into the changing rooms for his half-time pep talk, the crowd's conversation turned to other matters of importance, like the contents of people's flasks etc!

A strange refereeing decision marked the start of the second half, Frinton were awarded the foul after the Wivenhoe player made a fantastic tackle. Justice was done (unfortunately!) as Ben's freekick went straight down the 'keeper's throat. The visitors almost got an equaliser but the player through on goal put his shot just wide as Harry G came off his line to narrow the angle. The game was flowing from ene to end with both sides looking most likely to score from a breakaway. A flowing move from Frinton didn't quite get the finishing touch it deserved, Nat playing it wide to Connor who moved the ball quickly down the line to Ben and Lewis was just unable to get enough on his shot to take it into the net. Wivenhoe were creating chances but none of them really threatened Harry's goal. The home side went close again after Nat found Vaughn in space and his curling right foot shot narrowly missed the goal on the right top corner. The amount of times that Frinton were crossing the ball from the byline with no one in the 6 yard box to get on the end of it was becoming frustrating for the fans and players alike. They were made to pay as a shot from distance looed towards the goal and had the height to be just out of Harry's reach and into the back of the net. The spectators were chewing their nails, as Wivenhoe had their tails up now and were looking for a winner in the last 5 minutes but it was Frinton who went close next, Harry meeting the cross from Ben. Then Frinton took the lead again, a great tackle from Cameron setting Harry B off into the area and crossing the ball for Ben to poke his toe out and divert it goalwards. The game was made safe and the crowd breathed a sigh of relief a couple of minutes later, Calvin winning a midfield battle and finding Ben to slot past the 'keeper for his hat-trick. Good game from both sides but well done to Frinton and onwards to round 2.

Man of the Match was Ben.

Long Melford U14 Reds 2 Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 5

A battling performance showing glimpses of some very good football was enough to see Frinton take all three points following the long drive to Long Melford.

The first five minutes were fairly frantic, the ball pinging from end to end as the two teams looked to gain the upper hand. The first real chance of note fell to Melford as they sprang forward into the Frinton area but Lewis was there with a well-timed tackle to put the ball safely out for a corner. It was about 10 minutes into the game when Harry G. came out of his area to clear a through ball, the ball found Sam, who laid it back for Connor to knock the ball into the space behind the defence. Ben ran through and slotted a low shot past the 'keeper to put the visitors one up. Frinton's next attack forced a corner which was swung in from the left, the ball fell to Lewis who couldn't quite get his body into the right position and the shot went wide of the post off his knee. Frinton's second goal was a real team effort, Ollie making the tackle and moving the ball wide to Cameron, from there to Nat and inside to Calvin who took off down the left wing like a whippet. His left foot cross found Harry B. lurking at the edge of the area and he made no mistake in smashing the ball into the back of the net. Harry G. had to be on his toes to save bravely at the feet of the Melford striker and Frinton went straight up the other end and nearly scored, a defence splitting pass from Connor finding Harry B. and only a great sliding tackle saved the hosts from a 3 goal deficit. Nat was next to go close, a corner causing confusion in the box and it took a defender throwing his body in the way of the shot to prevent the goal. A quick break almost led to a goal for Calvin as the ball was worked down the left by Charlie, Cameron & Nat and into the box, but his shot was straight at the goalkeeper. The half time break would have been all the sweeter if Ben's powerful shot hadn't whistled just the wrong side of the upright.

Melford still had hope to think they could get back into the match and they almost capitalised on a slip in the middle as their forward ran through but Ollie got the challenge in even though he got a knock in the process. Harry G. then produced a flying stop to thwart a low hard shot that had "goal" written all over it. Unfortunately from the resultant corner the home side pulled one back, the ball swinging into the goalmouth and Harry could only push it out onto the head of a Melford player who just managed to squeeze it into the net despite Sam's attempt to clear. Not to be outdone, Frinton scored straight away from a corner of their own, Sam meeting the ball and planting it into the net with a deft header. The game degenerated for a time after that, scrappy play not really leading to any chances as both teams huffed and puffed without getting anywhere. the Reds were made to sweat when Melford scored to get within a single goal of Frinton again, a long range stinging shot was too powerful for Harry to prevent it spinning into the goal after he had saved the original shot. Another corner proved successful for Frinton, Harry B's flick on finding Lewis whose volley was stopped on the line but Vaughn reacted quickest to poke the ball home. Vaughn's introduction in the second half was proving a handful for the Melford defence and he made the game safe with the fifth goal shortly before time, outpacing the defence to slot coolly under the 'keeper, who got something on the shot but was unable to stop it trickling into the goal.

Man of the Match was Calvin

Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 1 Lexden Saints U14 2

A very blustery day at Kirby saw both sides struggle to cope with the conditions but league high flyers Lexden came through to win the 3 points despite a late rally by Frinton.

During a frantic opening spell the ball was almost exclusively in the Frinton half of the field, due to the wind being behind the visitors. If Frinton had been able to weather the early pressure and not concede, then the game may have been a little different, but unfortunately Lexden capitalised and took the lead in the 4^th minute. In fact it took seven minutes before Frinton were able to get into the Lexden half and several more minutes before an attack of any note, Ben & Sam combining on the right to send a teasing cross into the area that Charlie was just unable to reach as the ‘keeper tidied up. The game settled into a pattern, with the ball either being on the far side of the pitch or in and around the home sides area, as the visitors looked to capitalise further on the advantage of the wind following. Harry G. was called into action to make a fine save – the Lexden forward finding himself one-on-one but failing to beat the Frinton stopper, the follow up shot was blazed high over the crossbar to the disappointment of the Lexden crowd. Frinton managed to break free of their defensive shackles as Calvin got in behind the defence but was only able to slice a shot across the face of goal from a pretty narrow angle. They then forced a corner due to hard work from Harry B. that caused momentary confusion in the Lexden area, allowing Sam to wriggle through and get a shot away that was saved. Lexden then sprang forward and Cameron had to make a very well timed tackle in the area to prevent the shot coming in. A slice of luck for the visitors saw them take a 2-0 lead, an attacker got round a couple of half heated tackles and fired a shot in, which was heading out for a goal kick until it took a wicked deflection off the back of another Lexden player and into the net. Coming up to half time and Lexden were looking to get another while they had the wind, a break down the left had to be well marshalled by Connor who made the tackle and cleared the danger.

The second half began with Frinton in the ascendancy, Lewis and Sam playing a neat one-two but failing to see Charlie in acres of space on the left wing. Ben then broke through into the area, only to see his shot parried and his follow up chip not having the height to beat the goalie. Frinton then won a free kick right on the corner of the Lexden area, up stepped Fraser but unfortunately his shot, although on target was too near the ‘keeper. With 13 minutes remaining Lexden almost went further ahead, Harry G. doing well to narrow the angle and the shot cannoning off the foot of the post and to safety. Lewis was next to try his luck, but once again the shot was too near the ‘keeper and the danger passed. A flowing move from Frinton, Sam passing back to Connor, who clipped the ball forward for Harry B. to run on to but his snap shot didn’t trouble the defence. More pressure from Frinton saw Vaughn sprinting through and looking to shoot but the play was bought back for an offside flag. Now that Frinton had started playing some better football they were managing to open Lexden up on several occasions the best of these was when Sam and Nat played a one-two, the ball was then played infield to Ollie, who picked out Harry B. and on to Ben to run through and smash the ball into the net to reduce the arrears.  This brought a definite spring to the Frinton players weary legs and they spent the last 5 minutes in and around the Lexden box looking for an equaliser. Lexden held firm though and the game finished with then taking a hard fought 3 points back to Colchester with them. A pretty good match considering how awkward the conditions had made it.

Man of the Match was Ollie.

Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 5 FC Clacton U14 2

An unseasonably warm Sunday morning at Kirby Playing Fields saw Frinton take on FC Clacton. Darcy had the unusual luxury of having 13 players available for the game and employed his starting eleven in a 4-5-1 formation.

Kicking up the slight hill, the home side made the better start, Ben lashing a shot across the face of the goal from a fairly tight angle during the first couple of minutes. Their dominance continued for a while without the killer touch being applied which was almost punished, when only Ollie’s goal line clearance prevented Clacton from taking the lead. The visitors were really asking some questions of the Frinton defence by now and a very well timed tackle from Connor was needed to stop a one on one with Harry G. in the Frinton goal. Ollie then turned provider as his quick ball forward released Sam whose shot rolled agonisingly past the post with the ‘keeper well beaten. Eventually Frinton found a finish, Ben with a right-footed effort opening the scoring to the relief of the home supporters. These same supporters were on the edge of their seats moments later as a Clacton forward burst through on goal and Harry had to make a great save with his feet to keep the lead intact. Lewis then played a fantastic ball through for Sam who saw his shot parried out for a corner. The ball was crossed in from the corner and in trying to clear the danger, Clacton conceded a free kick near the corner of the penalty area. Fraser stepped up and curled a beautiful strike over the wall and ‘keeper and into the top right hand corner to make the score 2-1. Clacton then won a penalty as Harry brought their striker down in the area and no mistake was made from the spot as the ball went in off the post. Keen to restore their 2 goal cushion, Frinton attacked again straight from the restart and Sam put Harry B. in to curl the ball coolly into the net.

The Reds started the second half in the same vein as they had the first, both Harry and Sam having good chances that perhaps they should have done better with. Calvin was next to have a crack as his shot on the turn wasn’t far away from the top corner. Again, Frinton could have been left rueing missed chances as Clacton scored from a free kick that was played into the box and found it’s way into the goal after confusion in the 6-yard box. Frinton then worked hard to win a corner that Ben whipped in from the left and Harry B. met with a powerful header, which thumped into the net from about 12 yards out. Clacton then had a fairly sustained period of pressure which the Frinton defence did well to contain and once Cameron had won the ball in the left back position he released Nat, a quick ball inside to Ben followed by a deft touch through for Vaughn saw the latter keep his composure to slot past the ‘keeper and score his first goal for the team to make it 5-2

Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 1 St Edmunds 4

This second round League Cup tie was notable for a couple of reasons, the firstly for the awful weather that preceded the game and continued for most of the first half and secondly for the somewhat bizarre refereeing. The weather was also responsible for the demise of at least two umbrellas!!

Frinton, starting with the bare eleven players again, were taking on a team from the division above and got off to the worst start possible in the pouring rain when the visitors took the lead after about 2 minutes, a free-kick from the right looped up from the head of a St Edmunds player and found its way just under the crossbar. It could have been worse though as a second goal was disallowed shortly afterwards for offside. Frinton then started to get forward themselves and good crosses from Sam and Connor found the opposition ‘keeper struggling to reach the ball but unfortunately no one was following in on either occasion. Fraser then shaved the post with a trademark long free-kick and Calvin tested the keeper with a dipping shot before the referee waved play on, as the St Edmunds number 7 broke into the box and was caught for what looked like a nailed on penalty. The play was flowing from end to end and Cameron, filling in at centre back due to Ollie’s absence, had to make a good tackle just as the visitor’s striker was about to pull the trigger. Another ball over the top saw the number 7 catch Harry G. late, drawing “ooohs” and “aaaahs” from the crowd, but no damage was done and the game was allowed to continue after a quick word from the ref and a handshake between the two players. St Edmunds extended their lead shortly before half time as yet another ball over the top to the quick striker paid dividends.

Half time came and now that the rain had stopped and the wind was behind them, Frinton had high hopes of putting some pressure onto the St Edmunds defence. In the first attack of any substance, Charlie won the ball well in the centre of the park and released Harry B. who was quickly closed down and had to shoot from distance, resulting in a goal kick. Sam then put in a teasing cross / shot which was just out of reach of a final touch by a Frinton player and also just slid past the far post. Frinton were doing well and had penned St Edmunds back into their own half but they had to keep on their toes because the visitors always had the option of the quick, long ball to their striker and on one occasion, only last ditch defending from Vaughn kept him at bay and Harry G. had to race off his line on several occasions to dive bravely onto the ball. St Edmunds scored their third goal in similar circumstances, Frinton had a corner that was belted upfield and tucked away by the number 7, although there was more than a suspicion of handball involved as he controlled the ball. Frinton were then denied a penalty, Nat clipping the ball past the defender, who raised his arm and stopped it, as the supporters exchanged looks of disbelief, the ball found its way to Harry B. who narrowly missed from about 15 yards. Frinton’s perseverance was rewarded as Lewis found Harry B. who slotted the ball past the goalkeeper to register his first for the team and make the score 3-1. The Reds almost scored straight afterwards, Nat battling well to win the ball on the left and Harry B. almost deflecting the cross into the roof of the net. Lewis was next to have a sight of the target but his sidefooted effort was a touch too near the goalkeeper, who saved comfortably. St Edmunds weathered the storm and won a controversial penalty, the tackle seemed to be well outside the area and even the St Edmunds players took up positions in the area as if waiting for a free-kick. The Frinton protests were to no avail and the penalty was duly tucked away to give the visitors a slightly flattering 4-1 win to progress to the 3^rd Round.

Man of the Match was Harry Burkett

Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 3 Reed Hall U14 2

On a clear, crisp Sunday morning at their location headquarters in Kirby, Frinton and Walton Reds faced Reed Hall in this eagerly awaited early season clash with the current league leaders. In their clean, crisp new kit, they looked ready and raring for the ensuing clash.

With some injuries and absences, Coach Darcy was forced into some positional changes. After last week’s game tactical changes were issued, along with some protective gum shields. The focus of this week’s training was ball retention and how to avoid rugby tackle-like challenges.

With the game in full swing, some good early interplay by the home side promised good things to come. Guest spectator Bradley McKenney in the crowd, making it a record 37, which was quite spooky, as this is his favourite number on the Chinese menu! After a mêlée of exchanges, Reed Hall were awarded a corner from which they scored directly to make the score 0-1. 11 minutes into the game a fantastic 40-yard free kick by F. Holmes into the top right corner drew the home side level. In the 20^th minute, a great effort by L. McKenney narrowly hit the side netting, this was to be followed by a fabulous chip goal from S. Greig from a precise through ball by Lewis to make the score 2-1 to Frinton Reds. The half was amiably finished with a rifling left footed, 30-yard drive, giving the Reed Hall goalie no chance, to send the home side in 3-1 up.

The first five minutes of the 2^nd half were a fairly equal affair with some strong challenges exchanged. Mid way through the 2^nd half H. Greig parried away an excellent shot from the Reed Hall centre forward. It was 19 minutes into the second half when a precise cross from Reed Hall was met with a strong header to make the score line 3-2 and ensured an existing last chapter of the game. Special mention must be made of Frinton linesman Phil Harrison, who attempted a very difficult gymnastic move, called a suka hara, but unfortunately landed squarely on his back. After some frantic last play, Frinton held out for a famous 3-2 victory against the current league leaders.

As well as S. Greig being named man of the match for his two really well taken goals, special mention must also be made of C. Lewarne with a strong defensive contribution and Cameron with another consistent robust performance, but…… really well done to all the players and manager Darcy for a great team effort and team spirit, that bears well for the rest of the season…….. Up the Reds

From your Guest Reporter (or is Rob too lazy to do it)…… T. Holmes

Stanway Rovers U14 Reds 2 Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 0

The boys started the game very well and had an early opportunity to take the lead, as a volley whistled over the crossbar. Harry B. then found himself one on one with the Stanway 'keeper, who pulled off a good block to deny him. Somewhat against the run of play the home side took the lead as an inch perfect finish gave Harry G. no chance, to be fair though the ball should have been cleared when Frinton had the opportunities. Frinton continued as they had began, displaying good passing and movement, without creating any clear cut openings. The game turned into a bit of a stalemate at this point, neither side being able to take the initiative, the main entertainment coming from the touchline instructions........ "get into his shorts" (surely would be a free-kick?) and "pull the trigger" (an arrestable offence?) for example. The next moment of note was when Stanway had the ball in the Frinton net again, only for it to be disallowed for a push on a defender. Half time came and as the crowd basked in the sun Darcy issued his instructions to the troops.

The second half turned out to be a physical affair, as the home side made their size tell and denied Frinton any time or space on the ball. A change of fortune was needed and even the introduction of a balloon onto the pitch didn't yield the necessary results. Frinton's best chance of the half came as Calvin lashed a long strike goalwards which agonisingly just went the wrong side of the post with the goalie beaten all ends up. Straight after this Stanway got the killer second goal, as a sliced clearance fell kindly for their striker to roll the ball into the net. The Reds played very well in the game but were undone by a combination of physicality and bad fortune.

Man of the Match was Cameron

Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 3 Feering Falcons 2

Frinton got back to winning ways with a very hard fought victory over Feering in the drizzle at Lady Nelson Playing Fields.

After a cagey opening 10 minutes Frinton started to create some chances, Lewis testing the 'keeper from long distance, who did well to keep hold of the slippery ball. Nat was next to go close, as he continues his recovery from his injury, just grazing the post after Charlie had made a nuisance of himself at a corner kick. Sam then was unlucky as he was put in by Ben, only for the ball to end up in the Frinton net, Feering breaking out of defence quickly to score. Ben was proving to be a handful and duly got his name on the score sheet after Charlie and Harry B. battled well to win the ball on the left. Most of the action was happening in the visitors half of the field and the Reds soon won a penalty for handball by a defender, very sportingly given by the Feering linesman. Ben unfortunately pulled his shot wide but soon made amends with a sweet strike to put Frinton ahead. Feering fought back and Fraser had to make a couple of good challenges to prevent shots at goal. As half time drew nearer Connor won the ball and played Lewis in down the line, as the ball found it's way to Ben in the middle his legs were taken out from underneath him and man-of-the-match Sam stepped up to float a peach of a free kick over the goalie to send Frinton into the interval 3-1 ahead.

Fortified by Darcy's team talk the Reds came out ready for the expected Feering fight back, but it was Frinton who started on the front foot, Calvin slipping a great ball through that Ben just couldn't quite reach. This seemed to spur Feering on and Cameron made not only some fantastic tackles but also some strong runs forward. Feering were struggling to win the ball in the air as it came forward, Ollie outjumping their centre forward and breaking attacks down. Lewis then went close again as his pressure won the ball from the full back and he chipped over the 'keeper but just wide of the target. Back came Feering and Vaughn had to make two brave blocks in succession to thwart them. Mason was proving to be a lively outlet down the left and one of his forays led to the ball being squared to Harry B. who pulled the trigger from outside the area but again the shot flew wide of the upright. Feering counter attacked again, this time hitting the bar. In his attempt to reach that shot Harry G. fell awkwardly on his back and had to leave the field. Ben took over between the sticks and Feering sensed a chance to get back into the game. After standing firm for 5 minutes or so, they eventually pulled one back to send the game into a frantic final spell. Frinton held on however, not without a couple of scares though, and the referee blew the whistle to end a very competitive and hard fought game 3-2 in Frinton's favour.

Man of the Match – Sam Greig

Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 1 Wivenhoe Youth 3

The proverbial game of 2 halves this week I’m afraid. Frinton began the game like a house on fire and played some fantastic football. The passing was sharp, they kept possession well and when the opposition had the ball, they were quick to close down and get good strong challenges in. One particular confrontation with Connor left Wivenhoe’s centre forward in no doubt that he’d been tackled! Calvin and Charlie were both getting through bags of work in the midfield and a bit of neat footwork by Lewis sent Ben away down the wing to cross for Charlie to smash home the ball for the opening goal. Frinton didn’t rest on their laurels though and continued to play great football, even Ollie was finding himself getting forward looking for his elusive 1^st goal for the team, whilst Fraser and Cameron mopped up any threat that came from the Wivenhoe forward line. Sam was proving to be a thorn in the visitors side and he nearly made it two goals for Frinton before the half time whistle went.

Darcy was forced into some changes during the interval as Mason came on to make his debut, Vaughn slotted in at the back and there was even a brief appearance by Nat as he makes his recovery from his broken arm sustained in the first game of the season. Unfortunately, it seemed that Frinton had completely switched off for the second half and Wivenhoe soon made them pay for their complacency, scoring 3 goals about which Harry G. could do nothing, and conceding none to win the match 3-1. Credit to Harry B. for ploughing a lone furrow up front on his own at times when there was no support to help him and chasing everything all the way to the final whistle.

Man of the Match – Harry Burkett

Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 0 Layer Colts 4

Frinton were out battled in this game played at Lady Nelson. The visitors never let the lads settle and were quickly into their stride and took the lead early on. Frinton had a chance of their own as Sam put Harry b. in on goal but the 'keeper spread himself well to save. The first half continued in the same vein as Layer put Frinton under a lot of pressure, but for the most part the Reds held firm, Ollie and Fraser marshalling the defence well. It took opportunistic long distance shot which sailed over Harry G. to increase the lead shortly before half time though.

Frinton started brightly in the second half as they fashioned a couple of good openings but were unable to take advantage, one long range effort from Lewis flashing just wide of the post. If they had scored during this period it would have put Layer on the back foot but as it happened, they fought their way back into the game, Cameron having to make some excellent tackles to keep them at bay. Eventually the dam burst and Frinton conceded a further two goals to give Layer a convincing win.

Man-of-the-Match was Cameron.

Cressing Sports & Social U14 0 Frinton & Walton U14 Reds 4

Frinton started the game on the front foot against newly promoted Cressing, Harry Burkett hitting the bar from a corner early on and going close shortly afterwards as well too. The passing that the Reds were displaying was causing much confusion in the home side's defence and sooner or later something had to give. Sure enough Frinton forced another corner, which was met by Sam to sidefoot into the net and give Frinton the lead. Sam had another goal disallowed for offside as Frinton carried on playing some very good football, one left wing move involving Charlie was especially pleasing on the eye. Most of the play was still occurring in the Cressing half, as Calvin and Charlie didn't give the home side a chance to settle on the ball and the Reds made it 2-0 before half time as Ben followed in a shot and stabbed the ball home.

For the first part of the second period, Frinton seemed to lose their shape a bit and Cressing had a lot more joy going forward, although the Frinton defence well marshalled by Ollie held firm and Harry G. didn't really have any shots to save. Vaughn had his hands full with the quick player on Cressing's left and Cameron made a few excellent interceptions. Frinton gradually regained some of the initiative and as a corner floated in Charlie found himself unmarked at the far post and buried a left foot cracker into the corner of the net.

A flowing move through the middle led to Lewis slipping a slide rule pass into Ben's feet and Ben rounded the scoring off. There was still time for Cressing to threaten though and a last ditch tackle from Fraser saved the clean sheet on one occasion, whilst Harry G. had to be at full stretch to tip one goalbound shot over the bar.

Man-of-the-Match was Charlie.

Lexden Saints U14 3 Frinton & Walton U14 0

A windy day at Stanway School saw the first competitive weekend of the 2009/10 season. The wind, although blowing along the length of the pitch, didn't really assist either team very much, the ball being in the air for too much of the time. Frinton were playing against the wind in the first half and found it very difficult to break out of their own half. Eventually the pressure told and Lexden took the lead following a deep cross into the area. Frinton were finding difficult to get any sort of passing going and as a result the home side were able to stretch their advantage shortly before half-time. Just prior to this Nat had to leave the field, as he had hurt his arm when falling to the ground after an aerial challenge. this was later confirmed as a broken arm, so our sympathies to Nat and get well soon.

Even though the wind was behind them in the second period, Frinton still struggled to make much of a threat on the opposition goal, although they did manage to play some better football. Lexden wrapped up the scoring and the points with a third goal, and although Frinton tried hard for a consolation, it was not to be on this occasion.

Man-of-the-Match was Fraser.

2008/09 Season (as Under 13's)

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