Rothwell Juniors U13’s Blues

Congratulations to Lucas Brent-Walker for making the Rothwell Juniors Team of the week 👏⚽️⚽️⚽️👏

𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🐗

Congratulations to all the players who were recommended for the team of the week. (Positions may vary apart from GK if applicable).

This weeks chosen players are -

U13 White - J Nolan (GK)
U8 Black - R Bulloch
U8 Red - P Briggs
U8 White - W Ferguson
U9 Red - O Good
U11 Black - H Sheldrake
U12 Black - J Nelson
U13 Black - T Casey
U13 Blue - L Brent-Walker
U13 Red - T Makawa
U16 Black - P Frost

Well done all, keep up the great work! 👏

ＷＥ ＡＲＥ ＴＨＥ ＨＯＧＳ! 🐗🔴⚫️



West Riding FA Grassroots Football UK Garforth Junior Football League Selby District Football League West Yorkshire Association Football League England Football

Player of the match

The stand out performer of the day was Lucas, he worked his socks off making endless tackles, breaking up their attacks and protecting our defense.

His choice of tackling and defending was spot on, going to ground when needed and staying on his feet when required.

Well done Lucas ⚽️⚽️⚽️

On paper a tough looking away fixture against a resilient Drig team, last seasons fixtures were really close games so we knew what to expect and it proved to be the case.

We dominated field position and possession in the first half and looked really strong. We limited them to a few breakaway opportunities with Harrison in goal needing to be alert to the threat, against the run of play he made some important one on one saves. In hindsight we should have capitalized on this more than we did. We deserved to be two or 3 up at half time on the balance of play but had to settle for a slender 1-0 lead at break with Kirky being in the right place at the right time to convert from a goalkeeper error.

Drig came out firing in the second half and had some field position, they got their reward by winning a pen, which should have been preventable from our point of view, we’ll learn that lesson and make sure it doesn’t happen next time.

Both teams had opportunities to sneak the win in the end but neither could manage to produce the killer blow and quality shot.

We had some good performances out there, the pitch was heavy and for sure would have sapped our energy but we are proud of the lads working hard until the end and not losing it because of fitness.

The stand out performer of the day we felt was Lucas, he worked his socks off making endless tackles, breaking up their attacks and protecting our defense. His choice of tackling and defending was spot on, going to ground when needed and staying on his feet when required. Well done to him.

Points to work on in training will be composure and creating shooting opportunities against a compact defense

On reflection, a point away to Drig is a decent result.

🌟 Player of the Match: Freddie Fryer 🌟

A huge shoutout to Freddie Fryer, who came off the bench and put in an absolutely outstanding performance in defence. 💪

From the moment he stepped on the pitch, Freddie brought incredible energy, enthusiasm, and commitment, lifting the whole team when it was needed most. His reading of the game and determination were top class — twice pulling off crucial goal-line clearances that kept us in it and ultimately helped secure the result. 👏

Freddie showed exactly what it means to wear the shirt — full of passion, effort, and team spirit. A brilliant performance and fully deserved Player of the Match. 💙

Well done, Freddie! 🔵🔥

⚽ Full-Time: Leeds Modernians 5–5 Rothwell Juniors Blues

One of those games we should’ve taken all 3 points… 5–2 up and cruising, but somehow it finishes level.

We started well with Henry bagging the opener, then hit by an obvious offside equaliser — the first of many poor calls that spoiled what was a great game of football.

Henry grabbed another to make it 2–1 at the break, and we came out flying in the second half. Piotr showed great skill to make it 3–1 before Kirky, carrying an injury, came on to smash in a worldie from distance 💥 and add another to make it 5–2!

Unfortunately, we lost focus after a few decisions went against us and let Leeds back in with 3 quick goals. A real shame given how well we played.

Plenty of positives, though — great football, great goals, and a lot to build on.

Next up: Drighlington (A) 🔵

BREAKING NEWS!!! LIVE!

Just in, Rothwell Juniors Blues have pulled out a late signing coup before the transfer window closes and announce Lucas Walker signing on the dotted line 🔴🔵⚽️

This Saturday 'The Blues' kick off their first cup campaign in the Leeds & District Cup

PLAYER OF THE MATCH:

Was at the heart of a top team performance today, didn't stop from minute
one. Took his goals well. Well deserved PotM - Tyler 🔴🔵⚽️👏

If Carlsberg did season openers! Cracking start to the season by the boys 🔴🔵⚽️👏