Rothes Juniors 2013’s Yellows

A Huge Thank You! 💛⚽

As we look forward to our Awards Night, we’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has generously donated prizes for our raffle.

A special thank you to:

* Bighty Avenue Spar
* Morrisons Glenrothes
* Knockhill
* Asda Glenrothes
* Henry for the golf lesson donation
* Jaime for the St Andrews Links Driving Range donation

We would also like to thank all of our parents, family members, and friends who have kindly donated raffle prizes and contributed towards the raffle. Your generosity and continued support are greatly appreciated and help make events like this possible for the team.

Thank you all for helping us make our Awards Night a memorable occasion for the players. 💛🖤⚽

⚽💛 A Huge Thank You to President Boilers! 💛⚽

Rothes Juniors 2013s Yellows are delighted to announce that President Boilers will be our team sponsor until the end of the 2027/28 season!

Not only have they generously committed to sponsoring the team for the next couple years, but they are also helping to provide our players with their kits, ensuring the boys can represent the club with pride every time they step onto the pitch.

This support makes a huge difference to our team and helps us continue to provide a positive, enjoyable football experience for all our young players as they develop and grow within the game.

On behalf of all the players, coaches, volunteers and families, we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone at President Boilers for their incredible generosity and commitment to grassroots football.

We are proud to have President Boilers alongside us and look forward to building a fantastic partnership through to the end of the 2027/28 season.

👏 Please join us in thanking President Boilers for their amazing support!
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Rothes Juniors Yellows 2013s 3–6 Cupar Colts 2013s

After the dramatic 5-5 draw between these sides earlier in the season, where Rothes found themselves 3-0 down inside the opening 15 minutes, the message before kick-off was simple: keep things tight from the start and give ourselves a platform to build from.

The game exploded into life from the first whistle, with both teams playing at a blistering pace. Strong defending and attacking play at either end meant chances were limited early on, and it took a slice of fortune for Cupar to break the deadlock after 10 minutes. A mix-up in the Rothes defence allowed Cupar to capitalise and take a 1-0 lead.

To their credit, Rothes responded superbly. They began creating a succession of chances and putting the Cupar defence under increasing pressure. Eventually the breakthrough came when Rhuaridh caused all sorts of problems at the back before firing beyond the goalkeeper to level the scores at 1-1.

With momentum swinging in Rothes' favour, they continued to push forward, but football can be cruel at times. Cupar struck again against the run of play and, as Rothes tried to regroup before half-time, Cupar nicked a third to make it 3-1 at the break. There was almost a lifeline before the interval when Tyler came close to getting on the end of a wonderful chipped free-kick from Cian.

The second half started positively for Rothes as they looked to get themselves back into the contest. Unfortunately, Cupar's pace in behind proved effective and two quick through balls saw them extend their lead to 5-1 with around 20 minutes remaining.

Despite the scoreline, Rothes continued to battle. Cian rattled the post with a superb left-footed effort, while Euan produced a brilliant run that left the Cupar defence trailing in his wake.

A special mention must also go to Toby in goal. While the scoreline suggests a comfortable afternoon for Cupar, the reality was very different. Toby produced a string of outstanding saves throughout the match to keep Rothes in the contest, showing bravery, sharp reactions and excellent handling. His highlight came in the second half when he somehow pulled off a remarkable double save, denying Cupar twice in quick succession and earning deserved praise from teammates and spectators alike.

Then came the spark that reignited the game.

Cian timed his run perfectly before calmly slotting a left-foot finish beyond the Cupar goalkeeper like a seasoned striker to make it 5-2. Moments later, Euan burst through with blistering pace and finished confidently to reduce the deficit further to 5-3.

Game on.

Rothes sensed an opportunity and almost found another. A 4-v-1 breakaway looked certain to make it 5-4, but a slight mix-up in communication saw the chance drift wide. Shortly afterwards, Cian stepped up for a free-kick from a range that looked perfect for him. His effort was magnificent, clipping the crossbar with the goalkeeper beaten.

As Rothes pushed forward searching for a dramatic comeback, Cupar found space on the counter attack and capitalised on another defensive mix-up. Their forward showed great composure to finish well and make it 6-3.

That proved to be the final action of an entertaining and hard-fought contest, with Cupar running out 6-3 winners.

Man of the Match: Cian, whose all-action display included a goal, a post, a crossbar and several moments of real quality throughout the game.

Special Mention: Toby, whose outstanding goalkeeping display and string of excellent saves — including a brilliant double save in the second half — ensured Rothes remained competitive throughout the match.

As has been said many times this season, the level of effort, commitment and determination shown by this group of players has been remarkable. Every player gave everything for the team once again and they should all hold their heads high.

Match report for Cupar Colts 5-5 Rothes Yellows

Another emotional rollercoaster from the Yellows in a thrilling 10-goal friendly against Cupar Colts.

After what can only be described as a “rousing” pre-match team talk, Rothes found themselves 3-0 down inside the opening 15 minutes. Slack passing combined with an optimistic effort from 35 yards had the coaches scratching their heads.

But in true Rothes fashion, the response was immediate.

A perfectly weighted through ball from Euan split the Cupar defence wide open, and Rhuaridh was on hand to slot home into an empty net to spark the comeback.

Moments later, Rhuaridh was brought down just outside the box, giving Rothes a huge opportunity to claw another one back. Up stepped Rhys, whose beautifully struck free-kick nestled into the keeper’s bottom-right corner. Game on.

Unfortunately, Rhys’ afternoon was cut short through injury before half-time, but on came Cian — and with his very first touch, he found the net. Another excellent move down the right-hand side ended with a cutback into the box, allowing the makeshift striker to calmly finish and level things at 3-3 going into the break.

Rothes carried that momentum into the second half and looked determined to complete the comeback. The breakthrough finally came courtesy of a superb whipped corner from AJ, and despite being the smallest player on the park, Lewis rose highest with a stooping header that looped over the keeper to make it 4-3 Rothes.

Cupar responded quickly with a breakaway goal to level things at 4-4, but the drama was far from over.

A frantic scramble inside the box saw shots saved and efforts crash off the woodwork before the ball finally broke to Josh, who showed incredible composure to fire emphatically into the top corner and restore Rothes’ lead at 5-4.

However, Cupar had one final twist in store. A dangerous whipped cross into the box was unfortunately turned into his own net by Stewart to bring the scoring to 5-5.

Both teams pushed for a winner in the closing stages, with chances at either end, but Toby produced a world-class save late on to preserve the draw.

Man of the Match goes to Euan — although he’ll still be attending Stewart’s shooting lessons on Monday night.

Couldn’t be prouder of the lads and the character shown to battle back from 3-0 down.

J10 Performance Football attended the Rothes Juniors 2013 yellows training session and made a really positive impact on the players throughout the evening. Their coaching was energetic, encouraging, and engaging, helping the boys build confidence while developing their skills in a fun environment. The session was well organised and delivered with great enthusiasm, with the players responding brilliantly to the different drills and activities. It was fantastic to see such positive interaction and professionalism, and the team thoroughly enjoyed the experience and benefited greatly from the session.

The Yellows faced Templehall today in what turned out to be a tightly contested and exciting match. Full of confidence from last week’s performance, they picked up exactly where they left off.

Constant pressure from the Yellows earned a corner, and when the ball was cleared out, Lewis was quickest to react. He drove to the byline, danced past two defenders with brilliant footwork, and fired the ball into the net, leaving the keeper with no chance.

Templehall responded almost immediately after the restart. A brief lapse in concentration allowed the home side through on goal, and they levelled the match at 1–1.

As halftime approached, a rapid turnover in play and a couple of mistimed tackles opened the door for Templehall to grab a second. The whistle blew with the Yellows trailing 2–1.

After a reset, a team talk, and some juice, the Yellows came back out with purpose. Strong defensive work and determined midfield challenges sparked new life into the team. A perfectly weighted killer pass from Olly sent Archie through on goal, and with plenty still to do, he calmly slotted the ball past the keeper to make it 2–2.

With around 15 minutes left, the Yellows continued to push. The ball found Lewis again, and using his pace and skill he drove to the edge of the box before being brought down.

Up stepped Cian, 20 yards out. Once the defence was set, the referee blew his whistle and Cian unleashed a powerful strike. With the keeper producing a good save, Josh reacted fastest, heading home for his third goal in two matches.

Another outstanding performance from the Yellows today. Even when behind, their heads never dropped. Their work off the ball was just as impressive as their play on it.

The boys are really starting to gel as a team and should be incredibly proud of themselves just as the coaches are proud of them.

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Archie ⚽️
Josh ⚽️

MOTM - Lewis

Congratulations, Yellows. Another fantastic game.

Good luck today team! ⚽️
Play with confidence, work hard for each other, and most importantly have fun. Win or lose, make yourselves proud and give it your all. We believe in every one of you, now go out there and enjoy the game 💛💛💛💛💛

Evening everyone! 🟡⚽️

Sorry for the late Friday post, but we’ve got some HUGE news to share…

We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Yellows officially have a brand new sponsor! 🎉

A massive thank you to President Boilers, who will be proudly supporting the team for the next TWO YEARS by sponsoring both our home and away kits! 👏🟡⚽️

This is an incredible boost for the team and a fantastic moment for everyone connected with the Yellows.
This is another huge step forward for the team!

Thank you for the amazing support

A fantastic step forward for the Yellows !! 🟡⚽️🟡⚽️🟡⚽️🟡⚽️

Great energy, strong focus, and plenty of hard work put in at today’s training session. 💪 It’s always good to see everyone pushing themselves, supporting each other, and continuing to improve every session. Proud of the effort, attitude, and teamwork on display progress happens one step at a time. 🔥
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