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Knowsley Youth FC play ball in the USA!
Written by Dave Mercer, Knowsley Council
Match report:- Knowsley Vs. Manhattan Soccer Club.
Team:- Nicolson, Taylor (Thompson, 72),
Gardner (Wardle, 72), Williams, O'Hara, Johnson, Wheeler (Dillon,
59), Connors (Shaw, 59), Edwards (Jackson, 72), Bennett (Ryder 63),
Jenkins (Davies, 32)
AFTER enduring a long delayed fight from Manchester to JF
Kennedy Airport, via Atlanta, the Knowsley Squad finally arrived in
New York, tired but excited about what was about to unfold.
The squad were treated by their host families to a 2 hour ferry ride
taking in the best that New York has to offer, and afterwards, shopping in
the Big Apple.
Preparation started with a mixed training session for the Knowsley
and Manhattan players, with both Head Coaches swapping teams.
After a good night's sleep, Knowsley started its preparation for the
2008 Dallas Cup with a game against the Manhattan Soccer Club on
Randal’s Island New York.
A cautious start by Knowsley for the first ten minutes created a
patient approach by the players retaining possession and moving the
ball well, with little response from the Manhattan boys. After
gaining in confidence, Knowsley began to create chances but failed to
capitalise after being awarded a penalty, putting the spot kick wide.
Knowsley then began to take control and in the 34th minute Anthony
Hickey opened the scoring but in the 40th minute, due to
some slack defending by the Knowsley defence, Manhattan was allowed
to equalise.
Knowsley began to play patient, controlled football and took the lead
again in the 42nd minute with another strike from Anthony Hickey.
Knowsley then settled and began to play good football, creating many
chances to score before the break without success.
Half Time:- Manhattan Soccer Club
1 to 2 Knowsley Youth
In the second half, after several substitutions, Knowsley set the pace
and scored their 3rd goal in the 55th minute, by Dominic Price but
then in the 67th minute, a collision between the Knowsley keeper and
defender created an opportunity for Manhattan to score a second
goal. After the restart Knowsley again started to take control off
the game and created some flowing moves from back to front, resulting
in goals in the 75th & 80th minutes from Jeff Thomas and a
stupendous free kick from Michael Garside secured a fine start to
the campaign with a 6 to 2 victory which capped a fine performance
by Knowsley in their first game.
Later that evening Knowsley, and the Manhattan players shared an
evening of food and friendship before Knowsley departed the next day
for Georgetown, Texas [Austin].
Full Time:- Manhattan Soccer Club 2 to 6 Knowsley Youth
Match Stats:-
| Opponents |
Manhattan Soccer Club
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| Date |
Sunday 9 March 2008 |
| Time |
14:00hrs (US) 19:00hrs (UK) |
| Venue |
Ichan Stadium Randal’s
Island, New York |
| Weather |
Cold & Sunny. Windy
conditions |
| Knowsley's
Scorers (mins) |
Jenkins (8, 25), Connors
(9), Wheeler (15, 38), Bennett (21), Davies (60), Ryder
(63), Johnson (80). |
Match report:- Knowsley Vs. St Edwards University
Soccer Club.
Team:- Wheeler, Bingham, Davies, Sweeney, O’Conner, Forshaw,
Garside, Wright, Thomas, Smith, Hickey,
A much stronger and older St Edwards team proved a much needed test
for the Knowsley squad which the boys stood up to and played a
patient, passing build up with many chances being created for the Knowsley forwards, due to a spectacular performance from the
opposing keeper, which materialised into a single goal from Thomas
Sweeny, which was a well worked free kick, derived from excellent
assistance from Dale Wright, to nestle in the top corner of the
goal. Clever play from Michael Forshaw finding gaps within the
opposing mid field created problems for them and allowed for some excellent spectating.
Unfortunately Knowsley failed to capitalise on this
hard work, which resulted the half time score being 1 to 0.
Half Time:- St Edwards College 0 to 1 Knowsley Youth
A tactical substitution by St Edwards saw a new centre forward begin
to create problems for the Knowsley defenders resulting in some fine
saves from Kevin Woods in the Knowsley goal. Knowsley then created
further chances, in particular Antony Hickey gained a break away one
on one, which was defended well and resulted in a quick counter
attack, which forced play up the pitch. Some poor refereeing failed
to pick up the off side position, which resulted in a fine
equalising goal from the centre forward for St Edwards. This raised
the game and resulted in St Edwards taking control with great
defending and excellent forward runs. The intense 90 degree heat
began to take its toll on the younger Knowsley squad, which resulted
in the players visibly tiring and unable to deliver their usual high
standard. St Edwards took full advantage and pressed forward which
resulted in a second goal in the last 10 minutes. Having worked
really hard in all three games the players felt the effects of the
extreme temperatures. This resulted in a victory for the St Edwards
College and the first defeat, which masked the hard work and
dedication of the squad.
Full Time:- St Edwards College 2 to 1 Knowsley Youth
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Match Stats:-
| Opponents |
St Edwards
University |
| Date |
Thursday 13
March 2008 |
| Time |
16:00hrs (US)
21:00hrs (UK) |
| Venue |
St Edwards
University, Austin Texas |
| Weather |
Hot, Sunny
and Humid |
| FT Score |
2 to 1 |
| Knowsley's
Scorers (mins) |
Sweeney (16mins) |
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Liverpool Fashion Show Gets Businesses Hot under the Collar
LIVERPOOL
based PR group, Entourage PR, on Thursday 7 February 2008, got local
business all hot under the collar, at a stunning event held in aid
of the Field Of Women Campaign for the Linda McCartney Centre.
The event was held in
the sumptuous night club called, Club H, which is owned by none other
that Natasha Hamilton, and located on Victoria Street, Liverpool.
The event mixed both business and fashion, for what was to be a very
novel networking event.
The event started
with many female models strolling around in their bikinis, designer
bags, all made by local based, designer bag leasing company www.bagmybad.co.uk. If that did not get the temperature climbing, the
models were then accessorised with stunningly glamorous sunglasses, from the
summer design selection of Silverberg's Opticians and the highest
heels from Kate Kuba... But that was only the first half of the
show..!
The second half was
handed over to local designer label, Coconut Ally, who dressed the
female models in some extremely classy evening dresses and the men
were dressed in jeans provided by Levi's and T-shirts again by
Coconut Alley.
After the show, the party started in the lower section of the club
and allowed local business people, celebrities, models and designers
to mix and talk business.
This was the first of
quite a few events planned by Entourage PR for 2008, dubbed by them
as the '08 Capital of Chic' programme!
Basketball:- Everton Tigers set for Arena showdown with Jets
A fantastic
showdown is in store for sports fans, as Everton Tigers’ clash with
the Cheshire Jets at the Echo Arena on Wednesday, 19 March 2008.
The British Basketball League clash will be the first time the
Tigers have played at the Arena.
The Tigers currently play their home games at Greenbank Academy and
have attracted crowds of up to 600 in their debut
season.
Coach Henry Mooney said:- “I know the players are really
excited about playing at the new Arena.
It should be a fantastic occasion against our rivals from Chester
and hopefully the people of Liverpool will turn out in force and get
behind us.”
The Tigers are enjoying a rich vein of form and are firmly on course
for the play-offs.
The British Basketball League (BBL) and Setanta Sports have struck
an exclusive deal to screen live matches for the remainder of the
2008 season.
The Everton Tigers’ television debut will be at this game, against
rivals Cheshire Jets.
Setanta Sports 2 will show the game with tip-off commencing at
7.30pm.
Tickets are on sale now, priced at £2 & £1 (under16). Tickets are
subject to a handling / booking fee.
To book tickets log on to
accliverpool.com or call the
Echo Arena Box Office on 0844 8000 400.
OUTRUNNING THE SUN LIVE
AT THE UNDERGROUND
LOCAL band
'Outrunning the Sun' will be playing original, melodic
guitar rock, with a 60's West coast vibe at Southport's Underground
on 2 May 2008 from 9:30pm. To find out more about the band, log onto
MYSPACE.COM/OUTRUNNINGTHESUN.
The 08 train
at Lime Street is just-in time
FROM Friday, 14 March
2008, the 08 Trains can all be seen travelling across the length and
breadth of the North of England on the side of two Northern Rail
Trains.
Northern Rail, the UK’s largest train operator are delighted to
be an official supporter of Liverpool European Capital of Culture.
Over 78 million journeys were made on Northern’s services in 2007,
meaning the specially liveried trains will be a rolling celebration
and advertisement for Liverpool.
The artwork for the train liveries has been specially commissioned
through the Culture Company and designed by Liverpool agency Finch.
Send us your photos if you spot one to our newsroom, at Southport &
Mersey Reporter, via
email.
Also
let us know your name and where and when you spotted the train as
well as your postal address. The best image will be run in 2 weeks
time on Southport Reporter and we will get it printed out and sent
to you as a high quality printed photograph!
All photographs must
be taken by the sender and sent by 12 noon on Friday 28 March 2008
to
news24@southportreporter.com.
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