Minor Cup

                                                              Fixtures for Group 2
    Thurs. 1st. October 2009   Goole & Thorne F.A. v Wharfedale F.A.    1 - 2  @ Goole A.F.C.      7.45pm.
                                            Goal 68mins.                 Henry Myers 38mins
                                                                                Joe Reed 87mins.

    Mon. 26th. October 2009 Wharfedale F.A.         v Keighley F.A.        2 - 1   @ Guiseley A.F.C. 7.30pm.
                                           Henry Myers 23mins.     Oliver Nunwick 77mins.
                                           Andrew Tindall 37mins.

     Sun. 28th. February 2010   Wharfedale F.A.         v Harrogate F.A.     1 - 9   @ Pool A.F.C.        1.30pm.
                                            Nick Sharpe(P)69mins.   7, 14(Pen), 17, 25, 28, 40, 42,
                                                                                                     54 and 87mins. H.T. 0 - 7

    Sun 14th. March 2010       Bradford F.A.            v Wharfedale F.A.    1 - 1   @ Campion A.F.C. 2.30pm.
                                            90+1mins.                      Henry Myers 67mins.

Sunday 18th. October 09 Goole & Thorne F.A. v Bradford F.A. 1 - 2 @ Goole A.F.C.

Sunday 8th. November 09 Harrogate F.A. v Bradford F.A. 3 - 1 @ Knaresborough Town

    Semi Finals
    Both Semi Finals and the Final will take place at the West Riding County F.A. Ground, Fleet Lane,
     Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8NX.

First Semi Final Wednesday 7th. April 2010. Harrogate F.A. 2 - 0 Huddersfield F.A.

Second Semi Final Friday 9th. April 2010 Leeds F.A. 6 - 0 Wharfedale F.A.

    Final Friday 22nd. April 2010                            Harrogate F.A. 1 - 2   Leeds F.A.

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(Uploaded to the Website by Reg. Allwood on Sunday 28th. March 2010 at 2355hrs.)

    The squad for the Bradford F.A. game to be played at Campion A.F.C. is as listed below, alphabetically:
    Declan Corkett-Beirne, Jack Kelly, Daniel Knight (GK), George Lawrence, Clark Lydon (GK), Henry Myers,
     James Nightingale, Oliver Nightingale, Robert Oldham, Tom Scott, Nick Sharpe, Andrew Tindall, Sam Turpin,
    Alistair Walshaw, Sam Westerman, Adam Whitfield.

The players who are not selected for this game are not forgotten and will be called up later if required.

Colours: Sky Blue shirts with Navy Blue trim, Navy Blue shorts and Sky Blue socks.
Goalkeepers Jerseys are Yellow with Black shorts and socks.

Wharfedale F.A. Minor Team for their game against Bradford F.A. on Sunday 14th. March 2010

        Back Row L to R: Stuart Darfield (Ass. Manager), Sam Westerman, Zach Utley, Jack Kelly, Daniel Knight, Clarke Lydon,
                                       Adam Whitfield (Capt), Sam Turpin, Henry Myers and Colin Grunwell (Joint Team Manager).
         Front Row L to R: Robbie Oldham, Oliver Nightingale, Thomas Scott, Alistair Walshaw, George Lawrence & Matthew Staniland.
                                      Absent: Rob Ames (Joint Team Manager).

   A magnificent performance in goal by Daniel Knight and a brilliant
    Henry Myers goal nearly puts the Wharfedale F.A. Under 17's in the
    Semi Finals.
    A goal in the first minute of injury time should put Bradford F.A. through
    to the Semi Finals.

    The Wharfedale F.A. Under 17 Representative side were unlucky not to progress to the Semi Final stage of this
    West Riding County F.A. Minor Cup Competition game played at Campion A.F.C. Manningham Mills.
    In the first minute of the three minutes of stoppage time a pass through the middle by a Bradford player was
    deflected by the Referee into the path of another home player, who spectators in line thought was in an off-side
    position, for him to go on and drive it into the net for, you must say, a deserved equaliser on the balance of play.
    Following the very heavy defeat in their last game 2 weeks previously when Wharfedale were without their 2
    central defenders Adam Whitfield and Zach Utley and went onto lose by 9 goals to 1 against a Harrogate side
    which included 15 players in the squad of 16, from Harrogate Railway Athletic.
    For this game Wharfedale were without 4 players for differing reasons, 2 of which gave backword at the last
    minute. Players making their first appearance were Oliver Nightingale who took over from his twin Brother James
    who was in Hospital, Sam Turpin and Jack Kelly. Adam Whitfield, Zach Utley and Matthew Staniland returned
    to the squad with Daniel Knight taking over in goal from Clarke Lydon and this had nothing to do with the result
    of the previous game.
    Bradford got off to a great start when after 2 minutes, a shot out of the blue from 25 yards crashed against the
     crossbar and came back into play. Wharfedale were unlucky themselves in the 7th. minute following a corner
    from the right when Robbie Oldham had his goal-bound header cleared off the line under the crossbar with the
    'keeper beaten.
    The game went on in this vein, end to end with Bradford playing the better football but gradually the visitors
    were gaining in confidence and the game was a great spectacle for the spectators.
    The game was still scoreless at half time but in the second half Bradford were pressing hard and this is when the
    Wharfedale goalkeeper Daniel Knight kept his team in the game with some breathtaking saves, his positioning for
    his age was uncanny, coming off his line many times to save and block shots and one catch from a corner from
    the Bradford right when he moved backwards towards his far post when under intense pressure was superb.
    Near the end it looked as if he was beaten by a wonderful shot which seemed to be heading for the right hand
    corner of the net but Knight dived full length to turn the shot round the post for an miraculous save.
    In fact the long time Bradford Official Mike McGowan came to the Wharfedale dug out and complimented the
    Wharfedale Manager Colin Grunwell on his 'keepers performance.
    Then in the 67th. minute, again out of the blue, Wharfedale took the lead with an magnificent goal of outstanding
    quality, Wharfedale made a left wing attack and the ball was crossed into the middle where a defender headed it
    out of his penalty area, it landed at the feet of HENRY MYERS 25 yards out and he controlled the ball, moved
    it to his side a yard and as the defence advanced hit an unbelievable shot which went screaming into the net for
    a real "goal of the season" finish, absolutely brilliant!
    Wharfedale had something to try and hold onto now and all 11 players gave 100% effort in a courageous battle,
    as legs tired Oliver Nightingale, who in his first game had played splendidly, came off to be replaced by Matthew
    Staniland who took to the mantle and worked his socks off up and down the right. Later Jack Kelly making his
    first appearance took over from another first timer Sam Turpin who had battled away up front with Tom Scott.
    It looked as if Wharfedale were to hold on for a memorable victory as the game moved into the 3 minutes
    stoppage time but Bradford, with it raining heavily now, had also played really well and deserved to take a share
    of the game with their equaliser in the 91st minute (90+1) but it was real bad luck for the visitors when a pass
    deflected off the Referee into the path of a Bradford forward, who appeared to be in an off-side position and
    he took it in his stride to beat the "unbeatable" Daniel Knight. A deserved share of the points.
    For Wharfedale the whole team and Substitutes were magnificent, they gave their all and worked tremendously
    hard for themselves and each other. Daniel Knight was the Man of the Match but for Wharfedale the back four
    of Sam Westerman, Captain Adam Whitfield, Zach Utley (brilliant) and Alistair Walshaw played out of their
    skins, Oliver Nightingale, Robbie Oldham, Henry Myers and George Lawrence in mid-field covered every blade
    of grass as did the two Substitutes Matthew Staniland and Jack Kelly when they entered the fray.
    Up front the two warriors the diminutive Tom Scott and first timer Sam Turpin kept the Bradford defence on
    their toes, not giving them a moments rest. A real Managers dream for a team who worked harder than many
    other Wharfedale teams in the past and certainly excelled after their disappointing display against Harrogate
    Railway, SORRY Harrogate F.A. in the last game.
    Joint Team Manager Colin Grunwell is a very hard task master and appears to go over the top at times but that
    is because of his commitment and trying to get the best out of his charges, he certainly did that this weekend
    and after the game praised his troops very highly indeed I'm sure that they were proud of his words! In the last
    two games he has been helped by Rawdon Old Boys Secretary Stuart Darfield in the dressing room and on the
    touch-line and he has done well and we give him the District F.A's thanks. Joint Team Manager Rob Ames who
    has missed the last 2 games because of family commitments would have been proud of his team as were all the
    Wharfedale Council Members and supporters present! WELL DONE TO EVERYONE, A GREAT DAY!
    A win would have taken Wharfedale into the Semi Finals at the County F.A. H.Q. at Fleet Lane, Woodlesford.
    They are still in second place but with all games played, Bradford have to win their last game against
    Keighley F.A. to win it on goal difference. Keighley F.A. have lost their 2 previous games.
    This was a great game to watch and the players of both sides must be complimented on their conduct over the
    full 90 minutes. There wasn't a bad foul in the game and the sportsmanship over the whole game was exemplary.
    The spectators too must also be complimented on their conduct, naturally they wanted their team and their Sons
    to win but there was no derisive shouting and it was as all Junior games should be and very many aren't!
    After the game Bradford F.A. and Campion A.F.C. put on an excellent buffet for the players and officials of
    both Associations ( the 3 match officials decided not to participate) and were complimented by
    the Wharfedale F.A. Chairman Mr.David Martin for their hospitality and friendliness. This followed a welcome
    by Bradford F.A. President Mr.Albert Dent.
    If Bradford do get to the Semi Finals we wish them well!

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  The Squad for the game against Goole & Thorne F.A. at Goole A.F.C. Wharfedale the winners by 2 goals to 1.
Back Row L to R:   Gareth Parry, Daniel Knight, Nick Sharpe, Adam Whitfield (capt), Zach Utley, Clark Lydon,
                               Joe Reed, Andrew Tindall.
Front Row L to R: James Swinton, George Partridge, Sam Westerman, Tom Scott, Oliver Viles, Henry Myers,
                               Matthew Staniland and Alistair Walshaw.

    Ten Wharfedale F.A. Council Members made the Coach journey with the team to Goole A.F.C. and they
    were well backed up by the Families of the players, who numbered 19 and gave brilliant support to the lads.
    Our picture shows Left to Right: Council Member Mrs.Sue Vento, Mrs.Judy Haddow with her Husband
    Reid who is the Chairman of the Wharfedale F.A. Youth Committee, Vice President Rachel O'Connor and
    the Chairman of theWest Riding County F.A. who is also Chairman of the County F.A. Youth Committee,
    Mr.Robert (Bob) Secker.

    The District F.A's in Group 1 are as follows:
     Barkston Ash F.A., Craven F.A., Halifax F.A., Heavy Woollen F.A., Huddersfield F.A., Leeds F.A.
      (Castleford F.A. and Wakefield F.A. are not entering teams in the Competition again this season.)

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Sun. 12th. October 2008 Barkston Ash F.A. v Wharfedale F.A. 2 - 3 @ Sherburn White Rose 2.00pm.

Sun. 23rd. November 2008 Barkston Ash F.A. v Craven F.A. 1 - 7 @ Sherburn White Rose

Sun. 1st. March 2009 Wharfedale F.A. v Barkston Ash F.A. 1 - 3 @ Pool A.F.C. 1.00pm.

Sun. 8th. March 2009 Craven F.A. v Wharfedale F.A. 2 - 1 @ Bentham A.F.C. 1.00pm.

Mon. 16th. March 2009 Wharfedale F.A. v Craven F.A. 3 - 1 @ Barnoldswick Town 7.30pm.

Wharfedale F.A. gained a brilliant last game of the season win over Champions Craven F.A.

Leaving their best performance of the season to the last game and without their leading, in fact, only goalscorer this

season, Duncan Beckwith who is out for weeks with an ankle injury, Wharfedale played brilliantly to gain a deserved

win against Craven F.A. who top the group and go into the Semi Final of the West Riding County F.A. Minor Cup this

Saturday 21st. March 2009 against Leeds F.A. at the County ground Woodlesford, 2.00pm. kick off.

Wharfedale F.A. brought 2 under 16 players into the side for the first time in this Under 17 Competition and they did

not let anyone down, a mid-fielder Henry Myers and goalkeeper Clark Lydon both of Guiseley A.F.C. U16,s.

The whole side especially in the second half took the game to Craven after the sides had turned round at 0 - 0.

Wharfedale had missed 2 good chances in the opening minutes of the half but in the 54th. minute the sheer

persistence of the diminutive JOE ANSLOW of Pool A.F.C. gave Wharfedale the lead, when his first 2 efforts were

blocked by the keeper and a defender before he pounced on the loose ball again to strike it into the net.

This goal lifted his team mates to even greater efforts and they continued to hold there own especially in defence

where giant centre backs Connor Brown (Capt) of Otley Town and Adam Whitfield of Rawdon Old Boys were in

tremendous form and coped with everything that came their way. Full back Chris Wiley played by far his best game of

the season, he tackled hard, supported his midfield and his energy was superb for the full 90 minutes.

Wharfedale got a shock though when Craven equalised after 65 minutes following a short corner on the left which

was not dealt with and the cross into the middle was squeezed into the net from close range at the near post.

This was a set back and would Wharfedale fold against the top side in the group, no, within a minute they again went

in front when the alert DANNY SMITH of Guiseley A.F.C. seeing the 'keeper off his line hit a shot from all of 28 yards

over the 'keepers head and dispairing arms, into the net much to the delight of his team mates and supporters.

The game still had 24 minutes to go but although Craven battled hard they caused Clark Lydon, who had come on as a

second half substitute in goal for Jack Realy, who had made a couple of first class saves at the feet of Craven forwards

Wharfedale though put everything into the game and they played with confidence the longer the game went on and their

third goal came in the 87th. minute to give them breathing space in the final minutes of the game.

NATHAN SMITH of Pool A.F.C. who had caused the Craven defence plenty of headaches with his enterprising play got

a goal his play this season deserved when he finished off some fine play to net the clinching goal.

Jack Ryan in midfield is another player who has come into his own the longer the competition progressed, he was a

work-horse and must be praised for his contribution after a slow start to the campaigne. "Jack the lad"!!

It had been a great performance by all the players used which included the 3 substitute players who all helped towards

this win. George Huntley up front has run his legs off this season as well as taking some fine corners which did not get

the end product they deserved. Henry Myers was a revelation in his first game and he is still young enough to play in the

side again next season, as is goalkeeper Clark Lydon and centre back Adam Whitfield. For all the other players, this

game was a good one to finish with, they all played a great part in this win and the season as a whole.

Not forgetting the injured missing striker Duncan Beckwith who has been a star this season with his 5 goals, super

One of the Team Managers Rob Ames was away for this game and over the past 2 years when he has been missing and

the other Joint Team Manager Colin Grunwell has taken over, he has managed to win all the 3 games. He may not have

expected to win against Craven but it just goes to show that if players give their all and work hard results can be gained.

Colin was proud after this performance, he may not show it but he was bristling underneath!

Also well done to Barnoldswick Town, they have erected floodlights this past couple of months and they looked superb

To all the teams lads who read this report, you were all great tonight, thanks for the memories.

The Semi Final was played at Woodlesford on Saturday 21st. March 2009 and resulted in a win for Leeds F.A.

who defeated Craven F.A. by 2 goals to 1 and go through to the Final to meet either Bradford F.A. or

Huddersfield F.A. who play at Woodlesford next Saturday 28th March 2009 in the 2nd. Semi Final. K.O. 2.00pm.

Leeds F.A. were 2 goals to Nil in the lead at half time and Craven fought back with a goal in the second period

from Matthew Blackwell, the same player should have taken the game to extra time if he had taken a chance

with only the Leeds goalkeeper to beat 2 minutes from the end, the 'keeper smothering his shot.

The Wharfedale F.A. Minor team that started the game against Barkston Ash F.A.

Ben Stenton, Adam Whitfield, Connor Brown (Capt), Jack Realey, Duncan Beckwith, George Huntley

A brilliant action photograph of Duncan Beckwith scoring the Wharfedale F.A. goal in their 3-1

defeat by Barkston Ash F.A. on the ground of Pool A.F.C. His 4th. goal in 2 games.

The Squad to play Craven F.A. at Barnoldswick on Monday the 16th. March 2009. Kick Off 7.30pm. is:

Jack Realey Pool AFC. U17's (GK) Tom Hunter Ilkley Dynamo Connor Brown Otley Town U17's

Richard "Ben" Lawton Pool A.F.C. Jack Ryan Guiseley A.F.C. U17's Henry Myers Guiseley A.F.C. U16's

George Huntley Guiseley A.F.C. U17's Ben Stenton Otley Town U17's Ryan Collins Guiseley A.F.C. U17's

Chris Wiley Guiseley A.F.C. U17's Joe Anslow Pool A.F.C. U17's Nathan Smith Pool A.F.C. U17's

Daniel Smith Guiseley A.F.C. U17's Nicholas Hewitt Pool A.F.C. Adam Whitfield Rawdon Old Boys

Clark Lydon Guiseley A.F.C. U16's (GK)

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          Scorers:   Daniel Bryan         2mins
                      Ben Whitfield     46mins
                      Adam Hill           54mins
                      Craven F.A.       81mins
                      Joe Tordoff        82mins
                      Craven F.A.       86mins (Last upload to website 24-01-08 @ 0040hrs)

Group One

	District F.A.	Pld	W	D	L	Pts-GD
1	Halifax F.A.	4	4	0	0	12 +16
2	Keighley F.A.	4	3	0	1	9 + 7
3	Wharfedale F.A.	4	2	0	2	6 + 0
4	Castleford F.A.	4	0	1	3	1 - 11
5	Craven F.A.	4	0	1	3	1 - 12

Group Two

	District F.A.	Pld	W	D	L	Pts-GD
1	Harrogate	4	3	0	1	9 +3
2	Leeds	3	1	1	1	4 +1
3	Bradford	2	1	0	1	3 -1
4	Barkston Ash	3	1	0	2	3 -2
5	Huddersfield	2	0	1	1	1 -1

Goole & Thorne, Heavy Woollen & Wakefield have not entered teams for 2007-08 season

The Wharfedale F.A. Under 17's representative side won their last game of the season in an

Playing against the wind in the first half on one of the worst pitches imaginable (no fault of

Halifax F.A or Halifax Irish and Ovenden West Riding who play on the ground) Halifax took

the lead in the 9th. minute against the run of play when Scott Firth played a ball back to his

'keeper who took a swing at the ball on the edge of his penalty area and missed completely

The luckless Scott Firth has had a really unlucky season with injuries and he injured his ankle

Wharfedale hit back in the 17th. minute when Eder Ruiz on the right did brilliantly to find

LIAM ROBINSON inside the penalty area and the prolific striker did the rest.

Wharfedale then went into the lead in the 44th. min.with a superb goal again by ROBINSON,

he was again found by a lovely through ball by his striking partner Ruiz and outpaced the

defender to hit a powerful shot past the outstanding Halifax 'keeper into the corner of the net.

In the 55th. minute Tom Sinnott came on for Tom McKenna, who had played an outstanding

game to that point but Wharfedale had a shock in the 63rd. minute when Halifax scored twice

in the space of 2 minutes. Both goals came from slack defending when first from a right wing

corner, the ball was headed in at the back post and then from a free kick the ball was again

played high into the Wharfedale penalty area to the back post, the ball was headed back into

Wharfedale were on the back foot now with the wind at their backs and Louis Christoforou

who had also played very well was replaced by Jimmy Garner-Currie in the 70th. minute.

Wharfedale finally got back into the game with an equaliser in the 78th. minute through mid

-fielder MATTHEW CAVANAGH following a corner when he forced the loose ball over

Again slack marking and indecision gave Halifax the lead within a minute of the visitors

Wharfedale threw everything forward and with the pitch not doing any favours at all for either

team and with 5 minutes left to play there efforts were rewarded when in the 85th. minute a

perfect corner from the Wharfedale right by Cavanagh saw ROBINSON head into the net

after the Halifax 'keeper made his only mistake of the game after playing superbly. It was

Better things were to come when in the 89th. minute another great corner from Cavanagh

was hit into the middle for ROBINSON to hit his 4th. and match winning goal for

Liam Robinson playing his last game for Wharfedale has been a tremendous scorer of goals

in his one and a half seasons with the side. He will be sorely missed as he will be too old next

season. Other players playing their last games are Captain Tom Kilmurray who has been a

rock and very accomplished player in defence, his partners in the centre of defence have also

done really well in Tom McKenna and Tom Sinnott. Scott Firth has also been a mainstay in

the left full back position even though he has been hit by an irritating ankle injury.

Some of the players have got better as the season has progressed, Matthew Cavanagh had

It's a shame that because of age they will no longer be available. One of the Wharfedale stars

in this game was Adam Waite who had a real blinder when he took over at left full back when

His performance was way ahead of anything he has shown previously, his tackling, passing and

his runs down the line supporting his team mates on the attack was a real revelation.

There are some good lads who will still be able to play next season and they will learn from the

experiences they have gained this season, Eder Ruiz who made the first 2 goals today,

Maxwell Milner who first played last season when 2 years under age, Jimmy Garner-Currie and

Thanks to Colin Grunwell the Manager for his efforts today and also for the help of Steve Milner.

Could we also thank all the parents of the players for the support they have given us over the

season and for their help in getting the players to home and away matches alike. I can assure you

On behalf of the Wharfedale & District F.A. and the Team Managers could I thank all the

players for the efforts they have put in this season, we have finished in 3rd. place in the group

A very well done to all you lads, we hope that you have enjoyed the experience, you were an