Under 7's
Manager: Brian Valentine & Mike Fitzgerald

Squad: Kieran Coggin, Kieran Coggin, Oliver Stonehouse, Noah Rowlinson, Eathan Tomlinson, Will Valentine,
Maxwell Fitzgerald, Teddy Fantom, Brody Ashworth, Toby Newton, Oliver Brotherton, Oliver Parker, Joe Aspden, Ben Gove,
Alex Friends, William Winbow, Joshua Ward
Johnny Gabriel
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A mixed bag from Santa!
GNE Piranha’s 0 Denton ‘B’ 0
On Sunday GNE Under 7’s faced Denton’s under 7’s. The Glossop Under 7’s have been in great form of late, but after a week’s lay off their coach’s may have been a little uncertain of the team’s sharpness.

The first game of the morning featured the Piranha’s. It was evident from the first couple of minutes that the organisation of the team and tactical awareness was for superior to the Denton team. An early shot from eventual Man of the Match, Teddy Fantom hit the upright after a super move involving the entire outfield team. The Piranha’s were to keep the pressure on having a plethora of set plays. With the absence of the regular free kick taker, Oliver Stonehouse stepped up to the mantle and had to watch a couple of great strikes narrowly miss the target. Alex Friend and Joe Aspden also had good chances. With Glossop declining so many opportunities to take the lead, the Denton team sensed a shock win and hit the Piranha’s on the break during the second half. However, they were up against Will Winbow who managed to maintain concentration levels and saved comfortably. The game ended as it started with Piranha’s frustrated, another day they would have scored a hatful.

GNE Shark’s 1 Denton ‘A’ 0
In the second game, the GNE Shark’s were left in no doubt that they were going to be in for a physical game.

The game was much more even than the Shark’s would have liked, with the Denton team squaring up to the midfield and matching them tackle for tackle. The GNE rock in defence had to stand tall to thwart the Denton attackers, and when he wasn’t doing that, he managed to sneak up into attack to support his teammates. Toby Newton , Max Fitzgerald and Will Valentine made a super triangle in midfield and worked hard for one another. At half time, Jonny Gabriel came on for the ever improving Eathan Tomlinson in defence and made a good energetic impact. Josh Ward in goals, managed to keep the Shark’s in the game with some intelligent interceptions and saves. The move of the game, involved excellent play from Kieran Coggin and Toby Newton, with Toby eventually scoring and gaining his reward for a tenacious display. The man of the match was Will Valentine.

28.02.2010 Piranha’s 0 Fletcher Moss 1
On a cold Sunday winter’s morning, spectators were treated to two super games of football, featuring a strong side from Fletcher Moss and the two GNE Under 7’s sides. The Piranha’s have been making good progress this year. They have developed into a side where each player is accountable in their role. The shape of the team is good and suits their style of play. After an even start, the Piranha’s started to dominate. They are increasingly comfortable on the ball and look to find a team mate, rather than hoof the ball aimlessly up the pitch. Early evidence of this featured a flowing move from back to front featuring Ben Gove and Teddy Fantom. The new signing, Billy Draper looked increasingly confident and was unlucky not to put the Piranha’s ahead. However, the Fletcher Moss side were a large physical team, and their physical dominance in midfield paid off with a goal, against the run of play.

In the second half, the Piranha’s continued to push. Oliver Stonehouse (Man of the Match), Oliver Parker and Joe Aspen all played well and had a plethora of chances. On another day this could have been a different outcome.

Shark’s 0 Fletcher Moss 2
Once again, the physical dominance of the Fletcher Moss team was to be decisive in the outcome of the game. The Shark’s have a wealth of skill in their ranks. Player’s such as Toby Newton who look to dribble their way through the opposition had only rare chances to show their prowess.
Once again, the game was evenly poised for a long time. Fletcher Moss had a few chances and would have scored had it not been for the brave goalkeeping of Josh Ward (Man of the Match) who saved from point blank range on several occasions. Will Valentine saw his long range efforts narrowly miss and Kieran Coggin may well have scored on another day. The game flowed from end to end with both teams coming ever closer to breaking the deadlock. Unfortunately, the honours went to the Fletcher Moss team whose two late strikes in the second half were enough to settle the honours this time.

The coaches Brian Valentine and Mike Fitzgerald were delighted with the performance of both teams

01.12.09
A Good Marker!
GNE Piranha’s 3 Delamere ‘B’ 0
On Sunday GNE Under 7’s faced Delamere for the second time this season. Having been undefeated in the previous meeting, they were in a confident mood, despite a cold early start.

First to play were the Piranha’s.
Although there were a couple of regular faces missing from the squad, the Piranha’s were boosted by the ever increasing confidence of Joe Aspden and Oliver Brotherton. Joe Aspen set the tone with an early marker for the game when he found himself in a one on one with the Delamere Goalkeeper, who saved well on this occasion. Once again, Oliver Parker impressed, he was a constant threat and deserved his goal, putting the Piranha’s into the lead. Teddy Fantom, was duly rewarded for his individual skill when a meandering run from inside his own half was ended with a super calm finish to put the Glossop side two goals to the good. A lovely combination of passes lead to the Piranha’s emphatic victory, with another goal from Oliver Parker. Joe Aspden was man of the match.

GNE Sharks 2 Delamere ‘A’ 0
In the second game, the GNE Sharks continued their progress and showed no mercy for the team from Delamere.

From the first whistle to the last, the Midfield were ruthless, picking up all loose and second balls and sticking in challenges that would make John Terry wince!

Max Fitzgerald scored the first after excellent work from Jonny Gabriel. The Shark’s didn’t have things all their own way however and it became clear that a second goal would be required after excellent work from Goalkeeper Josh Ward kept them in the game. Perhaps most evident in the Shark’s performance was the progress and composure of Eathan Tomlinson in defence. He cleared time and time again, not by hoisting the ball up the pitch but by taking a touch and making a telling pass – super play, and deserving of his man of the match award.
The second goal came from the mighty left foot of Kieran Coggin, who always has an eye for goal, showed he can be equally potent with both feet.
This was a good day for the GNE Under 7’s, winter obviously suits them!

GNE Piranha’s 3 Marple B 1
Last Sunday the GNE Under 7’s faced a stern test, in the shape of the Marple’s Under 7’s.

First to play were the Piranha’s. If Marple thought they were in for an easy challenge they soon got a reality check! Teddy Fantom in midfield was outstanding and his well timed challenges made the midfield strong and helped to create plenty of challenges. After several near misses Alex Friend continued to add to his excellent goal tally with an excellent finish. Another goal was soon to come from Oliver Parker. The Piranha’s would give any team a real headache and the new attacking formation was paying dividends with assured Performances from Will Winbow (Goalkeeper) and Ben Gove in midfield also. Oliver Stonehouse continued his improvement with some excellent tackles and super clearances; he deserved his man of the match accolade. Although Marple were gifted a goal by a somewhat passive referee GNE stepped up another gear and Alex Friend grabbed his second goal with a calm finish from close range.
This was the Piranha’s best display of the season so far!

GNE Sharks 2 Marple A 3
In the second game, the GNE Sharks demonstrated just what strength there is in Under 7’s. In truth, the Shark’s were faced with a more demanding attacking force.

GNE Sharks were going to be in for a real test in defence and midfield and Josh Ward in goals made some excellent saves. The first half was very tight and Max Fitzgerald was all over the Marple midfield and deserved his man of the match award. Equally hard working was Kieran Coggin in defence, who performed with confidence, strength and skill throughout the game.

Toby Newton continues to catch the eye. Marple were unable to deal with his powerful corner to the near post, The Shark’s took the lead, courtesy of a Marple own goal. There were clearly more goals in this, and Marple turned the screw with two outstanding strikes to take them into the lead. Substitute Oliver Brotherton continues to show excellent improvement and the Shark’s managed to get a late consolation goal with an excellent long distance strike from Toby Newton

Getting into Winning Ways!
18 October GNE Piranha’s 2 Curzon Ashton B 1
Last Sunday continued the trend of improvement for both of the GNE Under 7 teams last Sunday.

The Piranha’s maintained their recent good form and managed to outplay the Curzon Ashton team for the majority the of the game. Curzon Ashton were not without attacking prowess though, and from the opening minutes goalkeeper, Will Winbow, showed why he is one of the best in his age group and league. However it was Oliver Parker who really took the game to the Curzon side. His long range free kicks and shots caused plenty of problems; he was to be rewarded with a goal mid way through the first half. Curzon didn’t lie down however and responded with a long range free kick of their own just before half time.

Joe Aspen came on as sub for the Piranha’s and continued to show excellent improvement, finding good positions for himself and teammates. After knocking at the door for much of the half, the Glossop boys were finally rewarded. Ben Gove (defence), may have given the coach a mild bout of angina, by making a run into the centre forwards position, but his opportunism earned him a goal, a man of the match award, and most importantly, the Piranha’s a 2-1 victory!

Sharks 1 Curzon Ashton A 0
GNE Sharks were clearly inspired by the performance of their teammates in the Piranha’s. The team came out of the blocks whilst Curzon were still tying their laces and Jonny Gabriel linked superbly with Toby Newton who finished in style, to put the Piranha’s up inside the first couple of minutes. Once again, there was excellent passing from back to front, with all the team happy in possession. Teddy Fantom seemed to do the work of two men last Sunday, making some excellent defensive tackles and blocks when the Curzon side seemed almost certain to score.

11 October Sharks 2 Delamere A 0
GNE Piranha’s faced Delamere last Sunday. The squad of been putting in extra time on Friday’s recently and it showed. There were early signs in both Sunday’s games, that the players are starting to ‘gel’ and understand their positions.

The Shark’s looked like a very tight and well organised team. There were excellent moves from back to front, and a real awareness when in possession, of their teammates. There were excellent contributions from all. Toby Newton is rapidly proving himself to be a hard working and skilful midfielder, always comfortable on the ball. The cutting edge in this game came from the dynamic duo of Will Valentine and Max FItzgerald, who both got on the score sheet, and could have added more to their tally, if luck had been on their side. Kieran McColl, (man of the match) was again outstanding in this game, fulfilling his defensive responsibilities but also joining up in attack when required.

11 October Piranha’s 2 Delamere B 2
The Piranha’s were strong throughout the game, with only a little luck and more precise finishing stopping them being ahead. Both Johnny Gabriel and Teddy Fantom putting together excellent moves and coming close. After the break, the Delamere ‘B’ team scored two goals quickly, against the run of play, and the coaches must have feared the worst. However, the team retained its composure and continued to play very good football. After some excellent passing from back to front the team squared things up with two superb goals from Teddy Fantom and Oliver Parker. Oliver Stonehouse (defence) was named man of the match.

Joint coach/managers, MikeFitzgerald and Brian Valentine were delighted with the performances of both teams.