Saturday, March 30, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Fixture rearrangement
Our fixture against GVR Chalford has been rearranged from Tuesday 9th April to Thursday 11th. The venue remains unchanged and is at Chalford.
Please confirm availability for this ASAP.
Under 13 Division 1
From:
TUE 09 APR 2013 18:00
GVR Chalford U13 -v- Leckhampton Rovers Cougars U13
Status: Normal
Venue: Chalford Sports & Social Club #1
To:
THU 11 APR 2013 18:15
GVR Chalford U13 -v- Leckhampton Rovers Cougars U13
Status: Normal
Venue: Chalford Sports & Social Club #1
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Easter Fitness
With a game next Wednesday v Hucclecote this is an Easter challenge
for the boys. Can they do three 20 minute runs between now and then?
Comment on this post if you do it!
for the boys. Can they do three 20 minute runs between now and then?
Comment on this post if you do it!
Monday, March 25, 2013
LRFC Raffle for FC Barcelona signed shirt
If you purchased a raffle ticket for the FC Barcelona shirt signed by David Villa then please check the update on the club website here.
If there's any issue around your tickets please contact the Club Treasurer directly to resolve.
Cougars Parents raising money for Charity...
In the next couple of months Eric and Tony are undertaking some very significant challenges to raise funds for charity.
Eric is hiking to Base Camp Everest while Tony is cycling from London to Paris.
The full details of their plans and how you can support them are available on the main club website here.
Eric is hiking to Base Camp Everest while Tony is cycling from London to Paris.
The full details of their plans and how you can support them are available on the main club website here.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
LRFC Cougars on the web.....
Some interesting reading here from the opposite perspective in matches we have played...
Remember our County Cup defeat to St. Marks Dragons?
A nil-nil v Churchdown Panthers
A footballing lesson earlier this season from Hucclecote
A 4-2 defeat to Churchdown made the Gloucestershire Echo website
A reference on the Cleeve website - this was a great game and was a draw...
Jordan and Paddy reported on the Cheltenham College website
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
General Update....
Training tonight (20/03) is unfortunately cancelled due to availability, apologies for the late notice.
In view of the Easter Holidays there will be no training on Wednesday 27th March or Wednesday 3rd April as we have a match that evening. The match is V Hucclecote and is to be played over at Dowty with a 6 pm kick-off. Details of the squad are in the team calendar. If you're not listed and available please let me know.
I was trying to organise a friendly for 31/03 until someone pointed out that that was Easter Sunday! Just to confirm there will be no friendly organised.
The availability for the final 5 games is as per this document. Any changes let me know.
One final note tonight was the LRFC Club Meeting, minutes can be found here. Couple of dates for diaries arising:
The club AGM will be on 20th May with the venue to be confirmed and the LRFC Club Presentation day will be on Saturday 8th June at Leckhampton School.
In view of the Easter Holidays there will be no training on Wednesday 27th March or Wednesday 3rd April as we have a match that evening. The match is V Hucclecote and is to be played over at Dowty with a 6 pm kick-off. Details of the squad are in the team calendar. If you're not listed and available please let me know.
I was trying to organise a friendly for 31/03 until someone pointed out that that was Easter Sunday! Just to confirm there will be no friendly organised.
The availability for the final 5 games is as per this document. Any changes let me know.
One final note tonight was the LRFC Club Meeting, minutes can be found here. Couple of dates for diaries arising:
The club AGM will be on 20th May with the venue to be confirmed and the LRFC Club Presentation day will be on Saturday 8th June at Leckhampton School.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Pass & Move...
We had an excellent training session tonight with a really interesting 5-a-side game using a drill that Ajax of Amsterdam developed.
I explained it at first to blank and confused faces but luckily both Tony and Gordon are coaches for the Lions and not our players.....
You can see the drill here....
I explained it at first to blank and confused faces but luckily both Tony and Gordon are coaches for the Lions and not our players.....
You can see the drill here....
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Potential Friendly - 31/03
With a big break between now and our next fixtures i'm trying to organise a friendly match for Sunday 31/03.
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
No training - Wednesday 6th March
A reminder that there will be no training this Wednesday 6th March.
Another throw-in?
Cheltenham Youth League - 3rd March 2013
Cashes Green (2) v (8) LRFC Cougars
Marling School
With a number of cancellations and postponements over the last few weeks it was nice to finally play some football. The game was at Marling School and the pitch despite a slope was in good condition for us. A firm pitch with short grass. It was however the smallest pitch we have seen since we have played mini-soccer. The touchline was barely half a yard beyond the edge of the area. Throw-ins would be like corners.
With a squad of 12 we lined up in a 3-5-2 formation. Will.I.Am ever-present in goal, in front of him a trio of George, Freddie and Willbo. The midfield 5 was Louis, hugging the left touchline, then Flymo making a welcome and energetic return to the team, Jacob, Sam and Dan H. Up front we had Max T as the libero with then Luca as striker.
The last time we played CG we won 9-0 although the game did not fee like a 9-0. CG battled and made us work for the victory. Today was very much the same. We started very well, playing neat passes and the right wing with Dan H was proving the outlet. An early shot flashed over the bar and a couple of crosses when there was the first meaningful action. Max T felled in the area, looked a penalty, even the opposition thought it was but it wasn't given.
The opening goal, when it came was from the right wing. The ball played across the area with Luca finishing from half a yard. CG pulled one back to level the scores. They definitely had their tails up and were looking strong; riding the storm the quality we had with the ball on the deck started to tell. The next goal was from Louis in a similar goal to the first. The ball played across the goal from the right and Louis finishing at the back post. 2-1.
Louis would go on to score a first half hat-trick to cap a very strong half on the left wing. With Tom darting around all over the pitch linking the play we were very strong in attack. This was a game where pace was not a weapon that it normally is for us. With the pitch so small it was more about passing and technique. to move the ball quickly, we played some lovely moves where there were a number of passes from defence to attack all 1 and 2 touch.
When CG broke it was with power and purpose, latching onto long clearances and driving towards goal. The defensive trio held firm with Freddie showing composure and winning a number of headers to keep them at bay. George did what George does, swooping in to make tackles when you think that there's going to be a shot. With Willbo showing strength in the tackle and poise with distribution we rarely looked troubled.
It was midfield where the game was won. With Louis from wide left scoring a first half hat-trick and finishing the scoring with a 4th high into the net after Jacob had hit the post. Tom rampant and seeing shots either saved or drift agonisingly wide of the post. He made a great return and was unlucky not to score. Sam mixing it in the middle and doing a turn wide right put in a solid display. The front players linking and playing it like a 5-a-side team.
Dan G had a good run out in the side today, initially at right back as part of a 4 then at the start of the second half staying on the right as we switched to a back 3. Learning his lesson and not diving in he made good tackles and as the game progressed got more involved winning headers. That he is two-footed often gets missed but he was able to use these skills well today.
The 5th goal was scored from Luca finishing with the outside of his boot into the roof of the net. There was then an own goal from a Dan H corner. instructed to have a shot he fired it towards goal and it rebounded of an unfortunate CG player into the net.
CG scored a 2nd goal from some skillful play down the left. The ball being played across the goal and with us all bombing forward left short handed at the back. While disappointing to concede the result was never in doubt.
Max T scored the 7th finishing from a central position in front of goal after a bit of a scramble. Then Louis capped a fine individual display with his fourth. Jacob picking the ball up on the right danced through the penalty area only to his shot hit the post. the rebound fell to Louis who calmly picked his spot.
There have been and will continue to be sterner tests but this CG side are a physical side that play very direct. It is a real contrast with how we like to play. Today we showed good composure and took our chances. Pace was not an option and so skill and tekkers were the order of the day.
Well done to Louis for his MotM display and special mention in despatches for George who had a superb game in defence. Winning tackles and playing with composure in possession. Jacob was also a dominant force today, midfield dynamo and was unlucky not score.
One of the most pleasing aspects of today's performance was that we played the way we were facing. Knocking the ball back to defenders who were then able to clear the lines and switch play. Confidence in possession.
Well done to the lads today - a good win!
Cashes Green (2) v (8) LRFC Cougars
Marling School
With a number of cancellations and postponements over the last few weeks it was nice to finally play some football. The game was at Marling School and the pitch despite a slope was in good condition for us. A firm pitch with short grass. It was however the smallest pitch we have seen since we have played mini-soccer. The touchline was barely half a yard beyond the edge of the area. Throw-ins would be like corners.
With a squad of 12 we lined up in a 3-5-2 formation. Will.I.Am ever-present in goal, in front of him a trio of George, Freddie and Willbo. The midfield 5 was Louis, hugging the left touchline, then Flymo making a welcome and energetic return to the team, Jacob, Sam and Dan H. Up front we had Max T as the libero with then Luca as striker.
The last time we played CG we won 9-0 although the game did not fee like a 9-0. CG battled and made us work for the victory. Today was very much the same. We started very well, playing neat passes and the right wing with Dan H was proving the outlet. An early shot flashed over the bar and a couple of crosses when there was the first meaningful action. Max T felled in the area, looked a penalty, even the opposition thought it was but it wasn't given.
The opening goal, when it came was from the right wing. The ball played across the area with Luca finishing from half a yard. CG pulled one back to level the scores. They definitely had their tails up and were looking strong; riding the storm the quality we had with the ball on the deck started to tell. The next goal was from Louis in a similar goal to the first. The ball played across the goal from the right and Louis finishing at the back post. 2-1.
Louis would go on to score a first half hat-trick to cap a very strong half on the left wing. With Tom darting around all over the pitch linking the play we were very strong in attack. This was a game where pace was not a weapon that it normally is for us. With the pitch so small it was more about passing and technique. to move the ball quickly, we played some lovely moves where there were a number of passes from defence to attack all 1 and 2 touch.
When CG broke it was with power and purpose, latching onto long clearances and driving towards goal. The defensive trio held firm with Freddie showing composure and winning a number of headers to keep them at bay. George did what George does, swooping in to make tackles when you think that there's going to be a shot. With Willbo showing strength in the tackle and poise with distribution we rarely looked troubled.
It was midfield where the game was won. With Louis from wide left scoring a first half hat-trick and finishing the scoring with a 4th high into the net after Jacob had hit the post. Tom rampant and seeing shots either saved or drift agonisingly wide of the post. He made a great return and was unlucky not to score. Sam mixing it in the middle and doing a turn wide right put in a solid display. The front players linking and playing it like a 5-a-side team.
Dan G had a good run out in the side today, initially at right back as part of a 4 then at the start of the second half staying on the right as we switched to a back 3. Learning his lesson and not diving in he made good tackles and as the game progressed got more involved winning headers. That he is two-footed often gets missed but he was able to use these skills well today.
The 5th goal was scored from Luca finishing with the outside of his boot into the roof of the net. There was then an own goal from a Dan H corner. instructed to have a shot he fired it towards goal and it rebounded of an unfortunate CG player into the net.
CG scored a 2nd goal from some skillful play down the left. The ball being played across the goal and with us all bombing forward left short handed at the back. While disappointing to concede the result was never in doubt.
Max T scored the 7th finishing from a central position in front of goal after a bit of a scramble. Then Louis capped a fine individual display with his fourth. Jacob picking the ball up on the right danced through the penalty area only to his shot hit the post. the rebound fell to Louis who calmly picked his spot.
There have been and will continue to be sterner tests but this CG side are a physical side that play very direct. It is a real contrast with how we like to play. Today we showed good composure and took our chances. Pace was not an option and so skill and tekkers were the order of the day.
Well done to Louis for his MotM display and special mention in despatches for George who had a superb game in defence. Winning tackles and playing with composure in possession. Jacob was also a dominant force today, midfield dynamo and was unlucky not score.
One of the most pleasing aspects of today's performance was that we played the way we were facing. Knocking the ball back to defenders who were then able to clear the lines and switch play. Confidence in possession.
Well done to the lads today - a good win!
Remaining Fixture 2012/13
With a
number of rearangements and a couple of evening kick-off's this is a
summary of the remaining 5 fixtures we have in the league this season.
Wednesday 03/04 - 6pm Kick-Off Away V Hucclecote Youth
Sunday 07/04 - 2pm Kick-Off Away V Gotherington Juniors
Tuesday 09/04 - 6pm Kick-Off Away V GVR Chalford
Sunday 14/04 - 2pm Kick-Off Home V Painswick Youth
Sunday 28/04 - 2pm Kick-Off Away V Painswick Youth*
*note that this has been recently rescheduled from 24/03.
All details are in the Team Calendar and current availability is listed in the tracker sheet.
Wednesday 03/04 - 6pm Kick-Off Away V Hucclecote Youth
Sunday 07/04 - 2pm Kick-Off Away V Gotherington Juniors
Tuesday 09/04 - 6pm Kick-Off Away V GVR Chalford
Sunday 14/04 - 2pm Kick-Off Home V Painswick Youth
Sunday 28/04 - 2pm Kick-Off Away V Painswick Youth*
*note that this has been recently rescheduled from 24/03.
All details are in the Team Calendar and current availability is listed in the tracker sheet.
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