Under 12

22 January 2006:Deeping Rangers U10 3 Wittering U10 5

Wittering repeated last week's cup success over Rangers as they plundered the league points. Harriers were quick out of the blocks, scoring three goals in five minutes through Charlie Noller (2) and Brad Lynn. Much to Deepings credit they kept playing football and pulled a good goal back just before half time. Wittering began to put more thought into their play and this soon brought goals from Noler and Jack Yule.

12 November 2005 Deeping Rangers Blues v’s Glinton Black. Under 10’s, Zone 3

Deeping showed great resilience to the physical battle encountered in this local derby. The deadlock was broken shortly after half time when Jake Showler beat 2 Glinton players on the wing and crossed for striker Ben Cowles to finish. Glinton rarely found a way through the Deeping defence and the Deeping Keeper was hardly called upon until late in the second half when he dwelled on a long clearance and got caught in possession by Thomas Skinner for the equalizer. Final score 1-1.

Man of the Match for Deeping Blues – Ben Cowles

Team James Sinclair (captain), James Chatham, Charlie Hick, Evan Ladley, Ben Cowles, Nathan Brown, Callum McAvoy Sub: Jake Showler

15 October 2005: Deeping Rangers Blues v’s Northborough Juniors: Under 10’s, Zone 3

A gritty performance by Deeping saw them rise to the top of the league. The deadlock was broken midway through the first half when Northborough deflected in a Chatham throw. Continued pressure from the midfield trio tested the Northborough defence but it was not until the second half that a Chatham corner increased the lead with another unfortunate deflection. Northborough increased the pressure by pushing more players forward and pulled one back from a goalmouth scramble. Ladley showed great strength and skill with a fine finish during the closing minutes to seal the game for Deeping. Final score 3-1.

Man of the Match for Deeping Blues – Evan Ladley

Team: James Sinclair, James Chatham, Charlie Hick, Evan Ladley, Ben Cowles (captain), Jake Showler, Nathan Brown Sub: Callum McAvoy

8 October 2005: Deeping Rangers Blues v’s Crowland Juniors: Under 10’s, Zone 3

The Nathan Brown show came to Deeping on Saturday with a convincing victory over a hard fighting Crowland team. The first of 4 goals for the captain, Brown, came after 6 minutes. His second was the best of the bunch, a well struck shot from the edge of the box looping over the outstretched keeper. A further 2 goals in the second half came from his sheer persistence and capped off a well deserved man of the match performance. The midfield trio battled for every ball and created numerous chances. The Deeping keeper was rarely called upon and along with the defence, kept control and were worthy of a clean sheet. Final score 4-0.

Man of the Match for Deeping Blues – Nathan Brown

Team: James Sinclair, James Chatham, Charlie Hick, Evan Ladley, Ben Cowles, Jake Showler, Nathan Brown (captain) Sub: Callum McAvoy

1 October 2005: Deeping Rangers Blues v’s Holbeach United: Under 10’s, Zone 3

Deeping started strong with Callum McAvoy snatching an early goal. Continued pressure produced another 2 goals from Evan Ladley before half time. Changes at half time allowed Holbeach to shorten the deficit but Deeping remained in control, and a well taken goal from Ben Cowles increased the lead. The Holbeach goalkeeper kept the score line respectable with a string of fine saves and denied Nathan Brown from the penalty spot. Final score 4-1.

Man of the Match for Deeping Blues – James Chatham

Team: James Sinclair, Lewis Royce, James Chatham (captain), Charlie Hick, Evan Ladley, Ben Cowles, Callum McAvoy Sub: Jake Showler, Nathan Brown

17 September 2005; Deeping Rangers Blues v’s Ripingale Rovers Under 10’s: Zone 3

Deeping took control of the game from the outset, Hick and Ladley again showing great strength in defence when required. Just before half time Brown cleared from the halfway line for Showler to float a teasing chip into the box where Cowles finished with a delightful header. Whilst Deeping continued to dominate during the second half, Rippingale stole a late equaliser – final score 1-1.

Man of the Match for Deeping Blues: E Ladley

Team: J Sinclair, C Hick, E Ladley, N Brown, J Showler (captain), J Chatham, B Cowles Sub: C McAvoy

10 September 2005: Wittering Harriers v’s Deeping Rangers Blues: Under 10’s, Zone 3

The first day of the season turned out to be a soggy encounter with both teams battling the elements. Deeping had better first half possession but went 1 nil down to a well worked Wittering goal. Shortly before half time Deeping broke away down the right wing and Showler was on hand to finish Chatham’s cross.Both teams had chances during the second half but the Deeping defence remained solid - final score of 1-1.

Man of the Match for Deeping Blues: Joint : Hick & Ladley

Team: J Sinclair, C Hick, E Ladley, C McAvoy, J Showler, J Chatham, B Cowles (captain) Sub: N Brown

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