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Wed 9th Jan - Frickley Athletic U19s 3-2 Appleby Frodingham U19s

Frickley U19s went into their first game since the 12th of December looking to defeat lowly Appleby Frodingham, however they were in for a stern test. Possession was evenly matched for the first 20 minutes, but neither team could find a way through to goal. Frickley's best early chance came from Andy Betts' long range effort which travelled narrowly wide, At the other end, Appleby began to assert themselves and a defensive lapse led to Applebys number 9 streaking through on goal and slotting past the unlucky Gareth Wainwright in the Blues goal to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. This goal seemed to rock the blues, and at times they began bickering amongst each other with Appleby threatening to add to their lead. They caused several more defensive scares but, to the credit of centre backs Dave Smith and Dan Jarvis no more goals were conceded before the break.
      Into the second half and the Blues passed the ball around well early on. They started to look dangerous as Dean Wilburn began running at the visitors defence, however Appleby to their credit kept the Blues at bay, whilst their direct and quick attacks meant the Blues had to the on their toes, with Ash Griffin in particular showing up well. Frickley began to force more pressure with a trademark long flowing move involving Wilburn, Cooper and  battler, Dean Jarvis leading to a corner. Simon Fennell swung the ball in but it was cleared only as far as Tom Grindel who managed to create a great chance for Betts to finish from 12 yards only for a chasing Appleby man put him under enough pressure to force the shot wide by inches. More chances followed with the busy Steve Duckenfield having a shot cleared off the line but with 10 minutes remaining another fantastic run by Cooper saw him feed DEAN WILBURN who ran through on goal and finished superbly past the keeper to equalise 1-1.
      Both teams were now extremely tired and it wasn't long until Appleby broke forward and forced several corners, one of which appeared to go out of play. The ball was then swung back into the path of an Appleby Man who headed home from 2 yards much too the despair of the Blues. Unfortunately, the Appleby players found this their chance to go down at every opportunity in attempt to frustrate the Blues and waste time but in credit the Blues' lads stuck to the task. Surprisingly enough, although unlikely as it had seemed in the first half, the Blues rallied round and with 5 minutes to go Betts' through ball found DUCKENFIELD 1 on 1 with the keeper and the pacey striker showed no nerves to finish brilliantly through the keepers legs from 10 yards to level the scores at 2-2.  And with just two minutes remaining due to injuries and stoppages, wingback Griffin played a  good through ball to Jarvis who in turn chipped it into the path of Duckenfield who was tackled but won the ball back strongly, laying it into the path of  midfielder Grindel, who curled a tremendous cross into the box from  25 yards, On hand was hit man WILBURN to head home magnificently for 3-2 to the delight of all concerned bar Appleby.
      Frickley deserved their win in the end trough sheer perseverance but their first half performance had much to be desired in terms of a team unit. Second half though they were a changed team and manager Kev Perkins will be pleased with the team's win. The lads are sure to improve and cut out mistakes with more regular games and training.

By Tom Grindel.

Wed 6 Feb - Arnold Town U19s 0-4 Frickley Athletic U19s

Frickley produced arguably their best performance of the season away to second placed Arnold Town. But before Kick Off it had seemed unlikely as the blues found themselves struggling for transport, in the end though they got to the ground but once changed had to kick off immediately, with no warm up.
      The Blues produced the first chance of the game after 5 minutes, Mark Coopers clearance finding Steve Duckenfield who outpaced a defender but shotwide under pressure from the Arnold Keeper.
      More pressure followed and in the 10th minute Dean Jarvis'  great looped ball  found the speedy DUCKENFIELD who slotted past the keeper into the far corner of the net from 12 yards. 0-1
      Arnold then began to show why they were 2nd placed in the division creating some good openings, one such chance hitting the outside of the Frickley post, however the strong centre back pairing of Dan Jarvis and Dave Smith repelled most of Arnolds aerial balls.
      Frickley were winning the right to play with workaholics Dean Jarvis and Billy Brown breaking down many passing Arnold moves in the blues midfield.
      The pattern of play for the rest of the half was a great display of breaking down opposition play, neither team stringing many flowing moves together on the heavy pitch. However the second half was to be different.

      Half Time Arnold Town 0-1 Frickley Athletic

Second Half and Frickley came out of the changing rooms looking strong. Stringing passes together using wingbacks Paul Hurd and Cooper and Si Fennel to great effect. Dean Wilburn playing left side began to show his great trickery as the blues surged forward in waves.
      Unfortunately, the linesman in the second half made it his duty to raise his flag on more than one 'tight' decision, raising many a blue attack to the ground.
      In the 70th Minute the Blues did manage to break away though Duckenfields through ball finding Tom Grindel on the right who squared to Andy Betts who unfortunately fired over from 10 yards.
      Minutes later captain Dave Smith headed narrowly wide from Betts free kick from 12 yards, Frickley were now totally dominating the game. Arnold limited to just sporadic counter attacks but keeper Gareth Taylor was in fine form despite the wet conditions.
      Into the 75th Minute and Frickley scored the second goal of the game Dean Jarvis' super ball giving the opportunity for BETTS to round the keeper and fire home confidently from 14 yards. 0-2
      The blues won the ball straight back from kick off and again applied pressure to Arnold who by now were wobbling. A defensive mishap allowed Betts in a one on one with the home keeper, the result was inevitable, BETTS finishing with quality and  precision from the edge of the area, to a great cheer from all those with Frickley. 0-3.
      Arnold briefly came back into the game forcing several opportunities but again the Blues out strong and out witted their opponents. Arnolds number 9 however did stand out for the home side and showed great ability at times.
      With 5 minutes to go the blues finished the game in style. Wilburn passed inside to Duckenfield who played to Betts. Betts then played an outstanding ball in to the path of on rushing GRINDEL who out paced and out muscled a defender before striking past the hapless keeper for his first goal for the club. 0-4
      
      It is clear to see that if Frickley take their chances like today they will eliminate draws with the lower placed teams like at Harworth last week when they struggled to a 2-2 draw. Manager Kevin Perkins will go home a happy man tonight. The Blues u19s next games are away at Rotherham United on Tuesday and at home to Arnold Town a week on Wednesday. Followed by a Home tie against Harworth Colliery a week later.

Thu 28 March - Frickley Athletic 7 - 2 Harworth Colliery

Frickley cruised to victory in this crucial league encounter knowing that they had to win to keep their promotion chances on track. Frickley needed to pump up their goal difference and they lads didn't disappoint.
After a strong positive opening spell Frickley took the lead in the 25th minute when ANDY BETTS fired in from close range after a series of goal mouth scrambles. 1-0.
However this lead didn't last long Harworth fighting back and scoring on the break after a defensive mishap whithin a minute. 1-1
Frickley regained the lead after lively Ash Griffin's throw found Billy BROWN in the box, he turned his man well and fired in a strong shot from close range for 2-1
The Blues piled more pressure on with Andy Betts hitting the wood work as Harworth became shaky.

Half Time Frickley Athletic 2-1 Harworth Colliery

In the second half, the Blues again looked the liveliest of the two teams, but it was Harworth who equalised after a good through ball and finish which keeper Gav Wainwright could not get too. 2-2.
Frickley then stepped through the gears, with Billy BROWN heading down and in from close range for 3-2 after some lengthy pressure.
Five minutes later BROWN scored again, following up a shot by Steve Duckenfield, lashing the ball into the net.4-2
Frickley were now running riot as Brown became provider exchanging passes with Tom Grindel before GRINDEL made space and finished from 12 yards. 5-2
Dean Wilburn, forever a menace down the left, created a number of openings one of which, following a deflection, BROWN converted from close range for his fourth of the game, as Harworth looked glum and hurt.
To cap it all off great play between Betts and Naylor resulted in a cross for GRINDEL who headed down into the Harworth net for goal number seven.
The blues were a complete and utter solid unit in this game and every player played excellently.
All that is needed is for Frickley to win their final game of the league season away at Rotherham Utd, or  that Appleby lose to league leaders Middlewood, to ensure promotion for the Blues.

Frickley Team : Wainwright, Griffin, Smith [C], Dan Jarvis, Mark Cooper, Dean Wilburn, Dean Jarvis, Billy Brown, Tom Grindel, Andy Betts, Steve Duckenfield. sub.Naylor, Beardshall

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