Benson - Away

The U14's concluded their season with a 13-1 win away to bottom side Benson. It was your typical end of season game with neither club having anything to play for.
The U14's cemented a 5th place finish in the league our best position since Chris & i have managed them . Although it could have been better if not for so many controversies throughout the season .
I would personally like to say a big thank you to Chris (my assistant) the players & the parents for their effort & support through what has been an eventful season.
Who knows with a bit more support & encouragement from those people backing the club we have the potential to do better.

Well done again to all those involved with the U14's & once again thank you for your effort & support.

Benson-Home

Colts 21 Benson 1

The U14s recorded their biggest win under mine & Chris's management running out 21-1 winners over 10 man Benson.There were 9 different Goalscorers A.Bishop 3 S.Miah 3 J.O'Brien 3 T.Kachidza 3 B.Azam 2 J.Arnold 2 J.Green 2 J.Allen 1 M.Bishop 1 own goal 1

All credit to Benson whom never let their heads drop even after being 10-0 down at halftime. Their determination & grit were rewarded with a deserved consolation goal.

Littlemore - Away

Littlemore 1 O.C.C 11

On a sticky difficult pitch colts posted another double figure result against lowly Littlemore.Colts started bright & created early chances that were wasted & seem to get drawn into Littlemores kick & rush game. Littlemore came closest to opening the scoring when they hit the crossbar this seem to awaken the colts & they started to pass the ball again going into the halftime break 3-0 up.
The second half saw the colts dominate the game with goal after goal going in. Full of confidence the colts even had the audacity to attempt the now famous Thierry Henry penalty where he laid it off for a team mate to attempt to convert unfortunately with a similar resulting miss with the colts keeper blasting it straight at the keeper then placing the rebound wide of the post.( back to the training ground boys)
A depleted littlemore manage to grab a consolation goal near the end catching the colts 9 man attack on the break.

well done boys but a more tougher game next week.

Goalscorers T Kachidza 4 Jamie Green 3 S Miah 1
J Allen 1 M Bishop 1 A Price 1

Hagbourne - Away

Hagbourne 0 Colts 2

The U14's ground out a well deserved result against a strong Hagbourne side on a very sticky pitch.In the 1st half & playing down a slope with the sun in their eyes Colts were slow to start with Hagbourne starting the more fired up so the defence worked hard to cope with the threats. Slowly the Colts midfield started to work their way into the match playing some neat passing football in the sticky conditions.Colts pressure paid off as Matty Bishop latched on to a ball the Hagbourne keeper had spilled to put Colts 1-0 up at halftime. Colts knew they had to dig in & work even harder up the slope for the 2nd half & they did adapting well & dealing comfortably with the Hagbourne attacks. Colts secured all 3 points when leading goalscorer James Allen raced onto a through ball by Ashley Price to drive the ball past their keeper 5 minutes from time.
The under 14@s cemented their 4th position in the league& are closing in on 3rd spot with games in hand. They can also boast the 2nd best defensive record in the league , what a turn around from last season.

Its been an excellent 1st half of the season boys well done for all your hardwork & determination lets carry our momentum into the Newyear.

Merry Xmas & a Happy New year to you all.

Wantage - Home

Colts 3 Wantage 2

The U14's turned round their result from last week to come back from behind to take all 3 points against Wantage.

Opportunities were given to some squad members who had not been starting reguarly with changes being made throughout the team.

Although Colts started the stronger in the opening minutes it was Wantage who capatalised on some sloppy play & indecision reacing in to a 2 goal lead after 20 minutes. Colts were kicked started into playing football but Wantage held their nerve up until the closing minutes when Colts were offered a lifeline in the match when Matty Bishop latched onto a right wing cross to guide the ball home into an empty net 2-1 to Wantage at half time.

A stern talking to at halftime & Colts started to raise their game taking control on the pitch & playing some decent football. Their efforts were rewarded when after some good footwork Jack Arnold cutinside several Wantage players & drilled the ball hard & low past the Wantage keeper. Indecision & sloppyness crept back into some of Colts play & Wantage searched for another goal but against the run of play James Allen raced between the Wantage centre backs to fire the Colts ahead & secure 3 hard worked points.

Well done boys for turning the game around but 2 silly mistakes cost us with soft goals. You listened to Chris & I over this weekend now we progress & grow even stronger.

A special congratulations to James Allen for hitting double figures for the season 10 goals & leading the way.

Summertown-Away

The U14s unbeaten run came to a contriversial end when they went down 3-2 away to top of the league Summrertown.
the match nearly didnt go ahead but for some quick work to clear access water of the pitch. In the sticky conditions it was colts whom seem to adapt the better & started to play the ball around well. both sides findin chances few & very far between in the difficult conditions it was colts how took the advantage racing into a 2 goal lead at half time with a brace from james Allen.
The 2nd half summertown came out hungrier although Colts frustrated them & had several early chances to increase their lead. Summertowns determmination paid of & were able to pull one back midway through the half. Their equiliser came from a contriversial corner the ref had awarded even though the ball had clearly struck a Summertown player.
With time ticking away it looked as though Colts could settle for a share of the points until right in the last minute some confusion & a small ruckus on the far side of the pitch saw the Summertown linesmine intervine with the ref from the resulting confusion the ref awarded Summertown a free kick close to the 18yrd line Summertown scored direct from the kick & then the ref immediately blew the whistle.

A good 1st half boys in which we should of killed the game off an indifferent 2nd half performance. Learn from your mistakes lift your haeds & start preparing for next weeks match.

Wheatley - Home

Colts U14's 1 Wheatley 1

The U14's became the first team to take points off top of the table Wheatley in a hard fought draw.

Wheatley started the stronger with some neat wing play but Colts held their own. Wheatley pressure payed off and were rewarded with a soft goal(Colts keeper anticipating the ball was going wide only to watch it trickle into the back of the net.

conceding the goal seemed to kick start the Colts & they upped their game putting pressure on the Wheatley back 4.Playing neat passing football Colts were rewarded just before halftime when James Allen jumped on a loose ball to stab home a goal .

1-1 halftime.

The second half saw both midfields trying to take charge limiting both teams to very little chances. Wheatley nearly stole all 3 points when a mistake at the back saw the Wheatley striker 1 on 1 with the keeper but he made up for his earlier mistake with a solid block to deny Wheatley the result.

well done boys on a hard fought draw 5 games unbeaten in the league. Keepit up & prepare yourselfs for next weeks match. Lets turn our oppening game disappointment around you know you can do it.

Reporter: Andy C