AFC Pogmoor U10s 26/27, Pogmoor, Barnsley (2026)

11/10/2026

A disappointing result for the boys this morning against a good Bramley side from the division above.

The boys were arguably on top for large spells of the first half before a mad five-minute spell saw Bramley score two quick goals and take control of the game. The second half started brightly and there were signs of a way back into the contest, but conceding again at the wrong time made the task even more difficult.

There never quite seemed to be the same confidence in possession that we've seen in recent weeks. At times, the ball was moved on too quickly under pressure rather than being received and used with the composure and belief the boys are capable of showing.

The boys certainly had their chances and were in the game throughout, but couldn't make the most of some good opportunities they created and ultimately gave away a couple of soft goals at key moments.

Credit must go to Bramley, whose work rate, intensity and pressing made it difficult to settle into a rhythm and play with confidence.

While it wasn't the result we wanted, one game doesn't take away from the excellent start the boys have made to the season or the positive performances they've produced so far. The focus now is on responding positively and looking forward to the next challenge.

Parents' Player of the Match: Jasper
Always showing for the ball, making good decisions and demonstrating bravery and composure in possession throughout the game.

Coaches' Player of the Match: Stanley
Quick off his line to sweep up behind a high defensive line, made some excellent saves and showed good decision-making with his distribution.

Moment of the Match: Alfie
Brilliant composure and quick feet to send a three-man press "to Sainsbury's" before calmly playing his way out of trouble.

04/10/2026

*Match Report – Eckington Blues*

Another trek across to Derbyshire for a lunchtime kick-off. Thankfully, if nothing else, the Derbyshire weather has been kind to us recently and hopefully the travelling support felt fully compensated for the journey by a combination of steak bakes, sausage rolls and three points.

The lads started brightly and played some really good football. We moved the ball well, with the defenders showing real confidence by stepping out in possession and helping to drive us forward. There were some excellent passing moves throughout the first half and, with the opposition sitting deep in a 3-2-1 formation on a pitch that wasn't exactly Wembley-sized, it was pleasing to see the boys willing to have a go from distance as well. Unfortunately, we came up against a goalkeeper who clearly hadn't read the script, producing a string of fine saves to keep his side in the game. Despite that, we deservedly went into the break ahead, although perhaps at times we could have been a little more ruthless in front of goal and really put the game to bed and be ruthless in getting goals.

The second half started in much the same fashion and when we grabbed a second goal it looked as though it was going to be a comfortable afternoons work. Football, however, had other ideas. The hosts switched to a very direct 4-0-2 formation and perhaps a touch of complacency started to creep into our game. They caused us a few problems and, during a chaotic few minutes that probably aged the coaching staff by several years, we somehow found ourselves behind.

To the lads' credit, their response was outstanding. Rather than feeling sorry for themselves, they rolled their sleeves up, got back on the front foot and turned the game around once again. In the end, it was a thoroughly deserved victory, even if we did make considerably harder work of it than was necessary.

A good lesson in game management, plenty of positives to take away and three points safely in the bag. Not quite the relaxing afternoon it threatened to be, but a win's a win and everyone can enjoy the rest of their Sunday with their blood pressure slowly returning to normal.

Man Of The Match - Dylan

Parents Player - Oliver

Goals

⚽️ Alfie
⚽️ Jasper
⚽️ Archie
⚽️ Joe

Sponsor - Jason Hoyland - Financial Adviser

27/09/2026

🎳 Team Bonding at Barnsley Bowl! 🎳

This afternoon the boys and their siblings headed down to Barnsley Bowl for some well-earned team bonding away from the football pitch.

There were certainly some interesting bowling techniques on display, but that didn't stop plenty of strikes, spares and some fiercely competitive scoring throughout the afternoon! 😄🎳

The arcade games and Slush Puppie machine also took a bit of a hammering as the boys enjoyed letting off some steam and spending time together outside of football.

A big congratulations to Dylan, who finished as the day's top scorer with an impressive 114 points! 👏🏆

A brilliant afternoon enjoyed by everyone and another great opportunity for the boys to strengthen friendships and create more memories together.

27/09/2026

⚽ Match Report | Treeton Terriers U10s ⚽

A cracking performance from the boys against strong opposition this morning. The focus before the game was on our work out of possession, winning individual duels, working hard for each other, and pressing with intensity. The players delivered that brilliantly, showing great energy, determination and togetherness throughout.

When we had the ball, the quality was outstanding. The passing, movement and support play were excellent, highlighting our learning from training over the past few weeks, with the team playing some fantastic attacking football. The highlight was a superb team goal built from the back, involving almost the entire team before a composed finish from Barney.

The second half brought a different challenge against a slightly unusual tactic but the boys adapted well, stayed resilient under pressure and continued to play with confidence. After a short difficult spell, they regained control and finished strongly with more well-worked, deserved goals.

A brilliant all-round display that showcased the team's hard work, mentality without the ball, and quality in possession. Well done, boys! 👏🔴⚫

Parents' Player: Stanley
Really alert when called upon, brave off his line and commanded his box well. Excellent with his distribution decisions throughout.

Coach's Player: Barney
Outstanding link up play and intelligent movement, Barney led the press brilliantly and capped off his performance with a superb hat-trick.

Moment of the Match: H
Great determination to win possession in midfield, followed by a brilliant strike from nearly halfway. Outstanding technique to both spot the opportunity and execute it.

20/09/2026

⚽ Match Report | Spire Rangers Blues ⚽️

A long away trip to Spire, the boys were involved in a hard-fought and competitive game against a good opposition side.

We thought we had the better of much of the first half and were pleased to see Jasper score from a move that reflected some of our recent training themes, with good link-up play and a supporting run beyond the striker. It was especially encouraging as we had created a few similar chances earlier in the game.

The second half was a different story. Credit to the opposition, who increased the intensity of their press and won more individual battles across the pitch. We didn't quite match their intensity and, as a result, made a few uncharacteristic sloppy mistakes. Credit to Spire for being slightly more ruthless in the key moments of the game.

There were still plenty of positives to take away. We saw encouraging signs of the patterns we have been working on in training, and the focus now is on continuing to do the basics consistently well, winning more duels and being more precise with our ex*****on and decision-making.

👏 Coaches' Player of the Match: Alfie
We've challenged Alfie to be more physical and aggressive in his duels, and against a strong centre forward he did exactly that.

👏 Parents' Player of the Match: Oliver
Good decision-making throughout the game, looking to link play well and bring others into the game.

⭐ Moment of the Match: Jasper's Goal
A brilliant team goal that linked directly to some of our recent training themes. Positive forward play from Alfie into Archie, who produced a lovely touch into Jasper's supporting run before he rifled his finish into the top corner.

Thanks to Spire Rangers for a competitive game, and thank you as always to all our parents and supporters for their fantastic away support 👍🏻

16/09/2026

Meet the team 26/27

A familiar face to many of the Pogmoor boys, Oliver joined us last season after already sharing the pitch with several teammates on Saturdays.

A clever footballer with an eye for a pass, he's calm in possession, tenacious out of it, and has a knack for popping up with important goals when they matter most.

Comfortable across a number of positions, Ollie's versatility makes him a valuable asset to the team.

We're looking forward to seeing his continued growth as he heads into his second season with us.

13/09/2026

A really positive morning on a tough pitch against a good Brampton side. The lads showed great work rate throughout, defended the box well when under pressure, and created some excellent chances. It was especially pleasing to see the work from training coming into the game, with good forward play into the strikers and runners supporting.

We looked dangerous in transition and, with a little more composure in front of goal, could have added even more. Plenty of positives to take away and another encouraging step forward for the group.

Coach's Player of the Match: Louis
Strong and aggressive throughout, using his body brilliantly to hold the ball up, bring others into play, and cap off an excellent performance with a well-taken goal.

Parents' Player of the Match: Joe
Calm and composed on the ball, solid in the tackle, and excellent with his distribution, particularly his forward passing through the lines.

Moment of the Match: Stan
Not much for our No1 to do but when required he stepped up with another cracking double save, showing outstanding reactions and bravery.

11/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Ryan! 🎉🎂
From all the boys — thanks for everything you do! They all love you… and especially that chocolate cake! 🍫😂❤️
Have a brilliant birthday, mate! 🥳🎈

07/09/2026

Meet the team 26/27

Next up, Jasper!

Heading into his second season with the club, Jasper is a quiet and unassuming character who lets his football do the talking.

Blessed with a silky first touch and a cultured left foot, he's comfortable in a variety of positions and brings quality wherever he's asked to play.

A versatile player with plenty of football intelligence, Jasper is a real asset at both ends of the pitch. 👏⚽

06/09/2026

⚽️ 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 | 𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 ⚽️

The new season got underway with a trip to Wickersley, and as always it proved to be a competitive and entertaining contest between two good sides.

We went behind early but responded really well and felt we had the better of the first half in terms of possession and chances created. Dylan deservedly got us back on level terms with a powerful finish, but Wickersley regained the lead before the break through an excellent strike.

Wickersley started the second half strongly and we weren't quite at our best, losing too many duels and giving the ball away in some poor areas. However, the substitutes helped wrestle the momentum back in our favour, and we deservedly levelled through Jasper's composed finish.

We finished strongly and had chances to go on and win it, but there were plenty of positives to take from the performance. Most pleasing was the attitude, effort and character shown by every player throughout. There was also some excellent passing football on display, with the lads creating good triangles and moving the ball well despite the challenges of a difficult pitch.

A solid start to the season and plenty to build on. Well done, lads! 👏🔵🟠⚽️

Scorers:
Dylan ⚽️
Jasper ⚽️
Archie 🅰️
Barney 🅰️

🏆 Parents' Player: Archie
Strong running, competitive in his duels and linked play well throughout.

🏆 Coach's Player: H
Excellent composure in possession, made good decisions on the ball and worked tirelessly for the team.

🏆 Moment of the Match: Stan
A brave charge off his line that ended with a memorable slide tackle involving several players... including one of our own! 🤣💪🏻

A big thank you as always to ours sponsors 👍🏻👍🏻

Jason Hoyland
Trusted Mortgage & Protection Advisors
Can Geotechnical Limited
The Lunch Club

AFC Pogmoor U10s 26/27

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