Sat 2 Feb 2008 - Rockleaze U8s vs St Nicks U8s
It might have been a bitterly cold day but the crowd were kept warm by an awesome display of passing football from a depleted St Nicks side.
Against the run of play St Nicks went 1-0 down early on, however they were quick to reply when Caitlyn’s run through the middle ended in a thundering shot in the right hand side of the goal. St Nicks were quick to capitalise on this and started to pass the ball quickly with the second goal involving Morgan, Holly, Tierney, Ellie and Caitlyn whose shot was just too high for the Rockleaze keeper.

St Nicks had several more shots and Ellie’s hard work paid off as she put the ball past the keeper just before half time. Evie in defence, and Lucy in St Nicks goal who made some outstanding saves with every part of her body, fought hard to keep the score line at half time to a well deserved 1-3.

The second half saw another two goals from the Caitlyn/Ellie partnership with both scoring another one each. The tough conditions however started to take their toll on St Nicks who, with no subs available had to struggle on, some coughing and spluttering and the Rockleaze Centre Forward went on to score 4 goals in the second half, with the final score 5 all.

An excellent display of team football by the St Nicks youngsters, all the girls played exceptionally well, and the final score did not represent the difference in the two teams – St Nicks were highly organised, kept there positions well and played the best game of football so far this season.

20 Jan 08 - St Nicholas(next years u10s) 7 v Frampton Rangers u10s 0
This development game gave us all a chance to have a look at some of our emerging talent in the squad. It was lovely to see some of the promising u8s join forces with the younger present u10s. The large crowd were not disappointed. On a wet and windy morning the younger u10s players produced a wonderful display. St Nicholas broke to deadlock when Caitlin Preston lobbed the keeper after some gritty defending by Frampton. St Nicholas quickened there passing and started to stretch the opposition.

Further St Nicholas goals came from Jess Jefferies (3) who is really playing some exciting football and deadly around the goal area, Emma Beurschgens, a player who is improving week by week and has real potential, Amber Roberts, our midfield busy bee and Lucy Black, a fantastic u8s player who can play anywhere on the field. Amy Greenslade won the 'player of the Day'. Amy never put a foot wrong. She was impressive, making important tackles and then calmly distributing the ball like an a seasoned professional. The final score, St Nicholas 7 v Frampton Rangers 0.
Well to all the girls - you all played really well considering the conditions.

11 Nov 07 - Bristol Girls u10s League - Team Weston u10s 0 v St Nicholas u10s 6

St Nicholas second, traveled down to league leaders Team Weston for a crunch match. Straight from the kick off St Nick's
Amber Roberts ripped through the Team Weston team and set up Jodie Arkell who calmly slotted the ball in. Weston launched
several promising attacks but these where dealt with by defenders, Lucy Hayward, Charlotte Appleyard and keeper Charlotte Buckley.
Both teams where now canceling each other out un till St Nicks made a formation change. Within minutes Jodie scored twice more to
give St Nicks a 3- 0 lead going into half time break. St Nick’s midfield Emma Beurschgens, Amber Roberts and Kirsty Campbell started
to control the game and it wasn't’t long before Kirsty scored St Nick’s fourth.

St Nick’s strikers Paige Davis and Jodie Arkell continued to create several good opportunities to keep the pressure on.
Jodie was now in the thick of all the action and scored St Nicks fifth after some great support work from the midfield.
The next goal came from Paige who worked herself into a great position and finished of a wonderful team effort.
This was a tough game for our girls, but they stuck to the game plan and moved back to the top spot in-style.

Goal scorers; Jodie Arkell (4), Paige Davis, Kirsty Campbell

Player of the Day – Amber Roberts - fantastic performance.

11 Nov 07 - Gloucester Girls League - Stoke Lane u10s 0 v St Nicholas u10s 8

This was a lovely game to watch on the beautiful sunny autumns day. St Nicholas played a fantastic passing game and was rewarded
with a convincing 8 v 0 win over Stoke Lane. Ellie Liddington, who was outstanding throughout the match scored the opener.

The second was a delightful and well-deserved goal from Zara Davis and Jess Jefferies got into good scoring positions to smash home
six goals. There were good performances also from debutante goalkeeper Ellie Soper, defenders Amy Greenslade, Ella Bird, and
midfielder's Emily Paget, Grace Rumble, Karla Belsten.

Goal scorers; Jess Jefferies (6), Ellie Liddington, Zara Davis

Player of the Day – Jess Jefferies - fantastic performance, great finishing, well done.

 
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