Westhoughton Rangers Football Club

Today Westhoughton Rangers under 10s faced a very solid Cherrybrook Avengers side in the semi finals of the cup.

It wasn’t meant to be today with a narrow defeat following two kick in goals by Cherrybrook.

We were unfortunately unable to breach the Cherrybrook side with our best chance a fantastic effort by Hattie which was palmed wide.

All the players have been fantastic again this season and everyone associated should be proud of this great group.

Players of the Match.

🏆 Coach Gary gave his player of the match to Christian for some good early saves

🏆 Coach Paul gave his player of the match to Alistair who was defensively fantastic and made sole crucial tackles to keep the opponents at bay.

Good luck to Avengers in the final and we will go again next year.

Today our under 10s faced a strong Ashton Athletic side at home.

The game started tensely and this was a sign of things to come.

Ashton were quick out of the blocks and had an early chance one on one which was well smothered by Christian.

Shortly after this Isaac was denied by a good save from the Ashton Keeper. From the resulting corner the ball dropped to Eddie who laid the ball to the left for Hattie who hit a smart left foot shot. The ball cannoned off both posts and into the net for the lead.

Shortly after this Rangers again had a corner which was lofted in and Noah acrobatically attempted an overhead kick. Really good effort which went wide.

Into the second half the game remained close. Both teams had decent chances forcing smart saves from the goalkeepers but Rangers managed to hold out for the narrow win.

Albert played the central midfield role perfectly and kept to his task all game.

The whole team worked their socks off today with a reduced squad due to the holiday term.

Goals ⚽️ Assists 🫵

⚽️ Hattie 🫵 Eddie

Players of the match 🏆

🏆 Hattie had a fantastic match running the left wing. She scored the vital goal with a fantastic first time left footed finish.

🏆 Alistair was rock solid at the back along side his centre back partner Eddie. He bossed the match and won all the important duals.

Well done rangers!

⚽🌍 Tour Update – Westhoughton Rangers U13s 🌍⚽

The Westhoughton Rangers Under 13s head into their second game of the tour today! 💪

We wish them the very best of luck – go and smash it, lads! 👏⚽

The past few days have been action packed, with some fantastic experiences along the way:
🏟️ Stadium tours
🎢 Theme parks
🎤 Press room moments
⚽ Professional football camps

An unbelievable opportunity for the boys – creating memories on and off the pitch and doing the club proud every step of the way! 🔴⚫

This evening our under 10s played a Shevington Navy team full of heart and desire.

Rangers were fantastic from start to finish with some amazing football played throughout.

Goals and Assists ⚽️ 🫵

⚽️ Albert 🫵 Eddie
⚽️ Hattie 🫵 Albert
⚽️ Eddie 🫵 Isaac
⚽️ Isaac 🫵 Eddie
⚽️ Isaac 🫵 Albert
⚽️ Isaac 🫵 Alistair
⚽️ Albert
⚽️ Eddie 🫵 Albert
⚽️ Alistair 🫵 Eddie

Player of the Match 🏆

🏆Sesei was brilliant in defence. He played solidly throughout and showed some silky skills to go with the clean sheet that he worked tirelessly to gain.

🏆 Eddie was superb getting two goals and three assists. The pick of the e bunch being a smart volley from a fantastic Isaac corner. Once again brilliant at the back also contributed highly to the clean sheet.

🏆 Albert once again was sublime. Scored two and assisted three with the pick of the bunch being his solo goal in the second half. Albert also contributed to the clean sheet with a great goal line clearance.

Player of the match could have gone to any of the 8 players tonight.

Big shout out to Shevington who never gave up and had some good phases of play and very nearly got themselves a few goals but for the resilient defending by the Rangers.

Today we faced a very well drilled Robin Park side away from home coached by the legendary ex Goose Green Left winger Richie Livingstone who could quite easily be mistaken for Forrest Gump at the end of the movie.

It was Robin Park who started off the better of the two teams with some good early chances and they took one after about 15 minutes. The forward was slotted through and he struck the ball past Christian into the bottom right corner.

However Rangers hit back quick. A good trike from outside the area was parried but Albert was quick to get onto it and cut it back for Isaac who tapped it in.

All things even at the break but again Robin Park came out firing. They had a chance clean through which Christian managed to scupper and Alistair got back to clear the rebound off the line.

Again Robin Park had another chance clean through on goal with their number 8 causing us problems. Luckily Christian was there to another the shot with another one on one save.

A smart corner from Robin park saw the next goal as the ball came out to them on the edge of the box which was slammed into the bottom left corner.

A great move by rangers nearly saw the equaliser as Isaac Jacob and Casper combined to set up Eddie who had a shot well saved from 6 yards.

At 2-1 Robin Park had a great chance on the left as they struck a shot towards goal which had Christian flying to his right to tip it onto the post.

With 6 minutes left Alistair was fouled and we had a free kick on half way. Eddie stepped up and smashed it and despite the keepers great effort it went in.

Both teams were going for it and with 3 minutes left a good move down the left saw a ball
Into the area by Jacob tapped into the goal by Casper past the onrushing keeper.

Westhoughton managed to hold on in a match which could have gone either way but today was a great advertisement for the quality shown in the Wigan District league.

Goals ⚽️ Assists 🫵

⚽️ Isaac 🫵 Albert
⚽️ Eddie 🫵 Alistair
⚽️ Casper 🫵 Jacob

🏆 Players of the match

🏆 Alistair - What a mammoth display from Alistair who was sensational. He managed an assist and his goal line clearance was as good as a goal.

🏆 Casper - He came up with the vital goal when it mattered and ran his socks off all game.

🏆 Christian - Made a vital save at 2-1 down and kept his focus in the match.

(C) - Eddie was sensational with a great goal and could have had a brace with a fantastic team move.

An absolute credit to the whole team for a hard working display.

Today our under 10s played a very well organised Highfield Grange Athletic.

The opponents too the lead with a smart finish from number 25 who caused us problems all game.

Noah then went close with a volley from a smart corner routine.

Just before the break Jacob was fouled and Eddie smashed a free kick into the roof of the net from half way out.

Grange started stronger in the second half and were rewarded with a goal after Rangers couldn’t clear.

With our backs against the wall Rangers got lucky with a deflected corner from Casper creeping its way into the goal.

With a few minutes remaining Albert played a smart ball to Isaac who shot low into the corner with a smart strike.

Goals ⚽️ Assists 🫵

⚽️ Eddie 🫵 Jacob
⚽️ OG 🫵 Casper
⚽️ Isaac 🫵 Albert

Players of the match 🏆

🏆 Jacob worked his socks off in midfield and created some good chances. Got an assist for his efforts. Had a couple efforts go close also.

🏆 Christian couldn’t help the goals but was there to stop us going two down with a great save from 6 yards out. Some great sweeping as usual from him too.

Our under 10s played Shevington this morning and despite going 1 down early on they fought back with a fantastic display. Here are the scorers , assisters and Players of the match.

Goals ⚽️ and assists 🫵

⚽️ Noah 🫵 Isaac
⚽️ Casper 🫵 Isaac
⚽️ Alistair
⚽️ Eddie 🫵Noah
⚽️ Alistair 🫵 Isaac
⚽️Isaac 🫵 Albert
⚽️ Noah
⚽️Eddie 🫵 Casper
⚽️ Albert

Players of the match

🏆 Eddie
🏆 Albert
🏆 Noah
(C) Alistair

Today our under 10s faced Matthiola Juve at home and it ended in a narrow defeat.

The whole team were fantastic giving everything to the cause. Effort levels from the team were off the scale !

Players of the match went to

🏆 Alistair - back from a spell on the sidelines he was superb from start to finish today adding some great defensive strength.

🏆 Isaac - worked his socks off upfront and on the wing as well as showing some of his silky skills

🏆 Casper - showed his strength and work rate in midfield and was able to create some good chances for the team.

Our under 13s travelled to Walkden to take on bridgewater , they have been through a bit of a losing streak, but the boys got off to a great start going 1 -0 up. They continued showing some great fighting spirit going 2-0 up into the break.

The end result finished 4-1 with great sportsmanship from both teams

Motm - Jacob and Theo