Season 2008-2009

        Final                                                                         Match Officials

        Burley Trojans Juniors U16's   1  -  0   Guiseley A.F.C. Juniors U16's Yellows   

        Luke Bott 31mins.                                                                                                        Referee:         Lee Creasey    

                                                                                                                                     Assistants:   Tony McGowan

                                                                                                                                                                            Roy Hammond

                                                                                                                                                  4th. Official:    Neil Barlow
       Man of the Match:  Daniel Knight  Burley Trojans Juniors

                    Burley Trojans greatest goal? " The Winner" from No. 12 Luke Bott wins the Junior Cup

                               Photographs with the very kind permission of David Maud of  Footballcaughtinaction

                                                                                   The celebrations begin.

                                                                               One for the Scrapbook

    Burley Trojans U16's upset the apple cart by defeating strong favourites Guiseley A.F.C. U16's Yellows by 

    the games only goal after 31 mins to take the Wharfedale F.A. Junior Cup for the first time. 

    In a pulsating game both teams went out to attack and chances were missed along the way but no one could

    doubt the resolve of the whole Burley side to hold onto their one goal lead scored after 31 minutes from a 

    brilliant header from the diminutive LUKE BOTT, the left wing cross was perfection.

    Guiseley could point to missed chances especially near the end when a close in chance was blazed over the crossbar

    with only the 'keeper to beat. On the other hand just previous to this  Burley had a chance to extend their lead but with 

    again only the 'keeper to beat the chance was hit wildly high and wide. This is how the game went from start to finish 

    and had a superb crowd of 260 on tenterhooks for the full 80 minutes.

    In this kind of game there had to be a star that shone even above some great performances put in by many other players

    and that was Burley Trojans captain and goalkeeper Daniel "Danny" Knight who was the hero of his sides win with a 

    commanding performance from one so young playing in a very important position. His safe handling of the ball and more 

    so his uncanny positioning made him stand high on a night of passion. The game was played throughout in a    

    tremendous spirit by all the players and ably controlled by Referee Lee Creasey, Assistants Tony McGowan and Roy

    Hammond and fourth official Neil Barlow. Guiseley had giant centre half Adam Whitfield taken off with a hip injury but

    every player gave his all in an end to end encounter which was great credit to their managers and staff in the fitness

    stakes. Wharfedale F.A. youth player Henry Myers tried his best to find holes in the Burley defence but for all his 

    prowess Burley put their bodies on the line and would not lie down. As happened 2 years ago when Burley were in the  

    Final, Burley in Wharfedale must have been a deserted village by the number supporters they brought and when the 

    young Trojans took the lead it nearly lifted the roof off the half burnt out grandstand. All the supporters including 

    Guiseley's, did their teams proud by their support of this Final. Three cheers to all the families who attended.

    Old Horsforth St. Margaret's goalkeeper and Club Secretary in the late 1960's, 70's and early 80's, George Swart who

    sadly passed away a couple of months or so ago would have loved this game. Following his funeral his wife Pauline 

    and family asked that the proceeds of a collection should go to the Wharfedale F.A. and it was decided that like the 

    Challenge and Sunday Cup Finals there should be a "Man of the Match" award in the Junior Final.

    George's eldest Son John attended the game and selected and presented the Man of the Match award which will be 

    given annually.

    John said that he had no hesitation in giving the award to Burley Trojans captain and goalkeeper Danny Knight for his

    scintillating performance, this award was roundly applauded by all at the presentation and was richly deserved.

    It was fitting as well that the first time the award was made it was won by a goalkeeper, which as previously stated is

    the position George Swart played.

    The Guiseley side must be congratulated for after being given their memento's they lined up and applauded the Burley

    team when they came up to receive their memento's and Junior Cup from the Chairman of the Wharfedale F.A. 

    Mr.David Martin, who presented the trophies in the absence of the Sponsor of the Competition Mr. Phil Thompson the 

    Managing Director of Resource Print Solutions who was held up on business.

    A brilliant nights football enjoyed by all, this is what it is all about, sportsmanship, humble in success and gracious in    

    defeat. What a pleasure it was not only to see parents of the players supporting the game but so many young people

    there including many young ladies. Well done to all!

The Final was played on the ground of  Guiseley A.F.C. Nethermoor, Otley Road, on

Thursday evening the 23rd. April 2009. 

(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Friday the 24th. April 2009 at 0150hrs. Report)

(Pictures on Friday the 24th. April 2009 at 1245hrs.)

      SEMI FINAL                                                                                                               Referees

                      Season 2007-2008

   FINAL                                                                       OFFICIALS

  Guiseley A.F.C. Juniors U16's  3 - 0  Otley Town Juniors U16's     Referee:        Antony Brown

  Duncan Beckwith 2                                                                        Ass. Refs:       Richard Benton

  George Huntley                                                                                                     Lee Creasey

                                                                                                        4th. Official:  Paul Farrell

   The Final was played at Guiseley A.F.C. Nethermoor, Otley Road, on Sunday morning

   the 27th. April 2008.

   (Last uploaded to the  Website by Reg. Allwood on Friday the 2nd. May 2008 at 1525hrs.)

  SEMI FINAL                                                                                                 REFEREES