St Marys College Football Academy

St Mary's continued their impressive league campaign with an 11-1 win today, extending their 100% start to the season. Mary's handed a debut to Sam Brown at right back after a tidy performance in the reserve team last week, along with a return at centre back for Ben Bradshaw. A bright start saw St Mary's dominate possession and create numerous chances before finally taking the lead after 15 minutes and run in three quick goals, some of which were excellent team goals. The midfield duo of Vernon and Longlands were linking up superbly and creating lots of opportunities for wingers Jakijtis and Roberts and also forwards Braz and Istrate. HT 5-1

The second half saw a little bit of a sluggish start but it wasn't long before they were back into their stride and as the game opened up it only played into Mary's hands with space for Braz in particular to run in behind and add to his goal tally. Dennis Istrate scored a beautiful 40 yard lob and skipper Joe Farrah made it four goals in four games, not bad for a centre half but the team all contributed today. Final scoreline was 11-1, Istate x5, Braz x2, Farrah, Roberts, Vernon and Jakijtis all contributing with goals but there were some excellent displays from many of the lads.

MOM went to Callum Vernon for a very accomplished performance in central midfield, making good decisions in possession and helping the team play out from back and through the thirds.

Well done lads!!

Next fixture - Elliott Hudson College - Wed 22nd November

St Mary's progressed into round two of the AOC National Colleges Cup after a superb second half performance saw them run out 5-1 winners against Minsthorpe College. One down at HT, Mary's came out with much more urgency in the second half and duly got their reward with goals from man of the match Jakijtis, istrate, Braz, Roberts and Farrah.

This was an excellent display of character and work ethic with many of the lads putting in excellent performances. There is still lots to work on and the lads must keep working hard and wanting to improve each session/match for the season to become rewarding.

Well done lads, training Friday Lunch time, ALL to attend. Thanks

Next weeks schedule :

Monday - training 3:45-5:30 & psv eindhoven tour presentation 5:45-6:15. ALL players to attend both

Tuesday - training - 12:45-1:15

Wednesday - home - minsthorpe college 2pm

Friday - turn up and play 5 a side and/or football tennis

All players wishing to be involved in matches need to attend training sessions to be considered. Any issues or questions see Ollie in his office or message on here. Thanks

St Mary's started the season in emphatic fashion with a comprehensive 9-0 victory over ECSF (Scarborough) at the Flamingo Land Stadium. Goals from Istrate (2), Roberts (2), Jakijtis, Vernon, Kettlewell, Braz and Isoko ensure the blue army got off to a flying start.

The new management team of Ezard and Smith were particularly pleased with the shape and discipline throughout the game along with some superb football,playing through the thirds and creating chances throughout the game.

Plenty of positives for the first game together but lots of improvements to be made and tougher tests to come no doubt.

Well done lads 👏🏻

Excellent training session tonight in preparation for wednesdays first league game of the season. Training tomorrow lunchtime and overseas tour presentation at 6pm tomorrow evening in pe1. All players are requested to attend tomorrow to be considered for the match this week.

Parents and player overseas tour presentation to take place on Tuesday night at 6pm in pe1. All players who are considering coming on the tour to Psv Eindhoven need to come along. A great opportunity to ask questions and find out the logistics of the tour and put any worries aside.

Match tomorrow night instead of training. All players involved and to arrive at the changing rooms for 3:45. Bring boots and shin pads if you want to play.

A reminder that this friday sees the start of the sixth form 5 a side league. 20 minute matches kicking off at 12:50pm on the 3G. If you want to form a team please visit the academy reception to collect a squad sheet.

Good day out for the lads today at Manchester City. 6-3 defeat this afternoon with goals from Bickaku, szczepaniak and vernon. Thanks to Lee Mannion and city in the community for hosting us.

Team meeting tomorrow lunch time 12:40 in PE classroom 1. This is with news regarding man city trip and availability for next few weeks with New York trip coming up. All players to attend please, this will only be a short 10 minute meeting. Thanks.

Squad for tomorrow's return to league action is :

Milner
Joyce
Ireland
Hobson
Bailey
Farrah
Bradshaw
Ward
Cook
Staves
Cockburn
Jakajtis
Pinkney
Roberts

Solanke
Tweddell
Hassanzedeh
Bagro

Away fixture. Departure is 11:30 from academy reception and we will be back by 6pm.

Please inform Ollie on here if there are any problems before 5pm this evening.

Thanks

Happy 18th birthday to dennis bailey today. We wouldn't usually post this but he's been banging on about it for weeks. Go easy on the beers denzil