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Match reports 29th & 30th November
Under 8’s
The under 8’s travelled to Unsworth looking to overturn last weeks defeat to the same team, but the home side started well and took an early lead. Roach though dug in and from a nothing chance, defender Curtis Rowlands hit the ball on the half volley into the top corner to level the scores. This lifted the visitors and just before the interval Daniel Wright put them ahead. After the break, Roach carried on much the same, joint player of the match Sam Mather Defending stoutly, and before long, the other player of the match Rowlands hit the ball from distance and extended the lead to 3-1. The two defenders had their work cut out at times but were magnificent at the back and as the home side pushed on, Roach hit them on the break and Wright scored his second. Despite Unsworth grabbing two late goals, Roach took all three points with a convincing 4-3 victory.
Under 9’s
The under 9’s faced Wardle & Smithybridge at home on Saturday in what turned out to be a close and fiercely contested match. Roach started strongly and player of the match Dylan Wood had 2 near misses early on but then 10 minutes in, a well placed corner by Dean Hussain was met with a fine header from Wood to open the scoring, closely followed by a great goal from Oliver Dobson making it 2 -0. Roach carried on the offensive and Adam Grimshaw played a superb ball in from midfield to set up Dobson's second goal. Roach seemed to be heading for another certain victory but Wardle turned the tables and scored 2 goals just minutes before the half time whistle. The second half saw Wardle still on the offensive and they scored the equalizer in the opening 5 minutes. Roach were determined not be beaten and continued to battle hard and after chances for Corey Marsh and Ethan Littler, their efforts were eventually rewarded when Littler put Roach back in front. Then with just a minute to go Matthew Royle scored to make it 5 - 3 for Roach.
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Match reports 22nd & 23rd November
Under 14’s
The under 14s produced their best performance of the season by beating Radcliffe Juniors 8-1. Radcliffe, who were previously unbeaten were absolutely swept aside by Roach’s excellent attacking football. Even with difficult weather conditions Roach still managed to play some superb passing and movement football that was unstoppable at times. The game was completely run by Ryan McSweeney and Dave Stewart in centre midfield who were both excellent throughout. Goals were scored by McSweeney who got a hat-trick, Jack Greenhalgh (2), Dave Stewart (2) and captain Kieran Burns whose whipped corner flew straight in. Man of the match was awarded jointly to Stewart and McSweeney.
Open Age
The open age team entertained Radcliffe on Saturday, struggled to get going in the first half and subsequently found themselves 2-0 down at the break. As they came out for the second half, fired up to recover, the visitors scored from the kick off to extend their lead and then ten minutes later made it 4-0. On the hour mark, Roach made a double substitution and experimented with centre half, Carl Crook up front. The makeshift striker scored within a few minutes and could have even grabbed a hat trick, coming close and then hitting the woodwork. Player of the match Adam ‘Inchy’ Kennedy whom was outstanding at left back got into the box to score Roach’s second, but Radcliffe were the better side on the day and another late goal assured them of their 5-2 win.
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Match reports 15th & 16th November
Under 8’s
The under 8’s travelled to Westbury in need of a win and started bright with Mather and Rowalnds working hard in midfield and creating some half chances. Roach continued to work hard but failed to hit the target, Westbury broke from a Roach attack and finished the first shot on goal to take the lead just before half time. In the second half Roach were under pressure and defender Bagshaw and player of the match Michelle Clarke along with keeper Barnes, had to work hard to keep the home team from doubling their lead. Daniel Wright eventually equalised for the visitors and as both teams went for the winner, and with minutes to go, Kilroy set up Harry Roache who smashed the ball into the top corner to claim all three points for Roach.
Under 9’s
The under 9’s played host to Wardle Warriors ‘A’ on Saturday. It was a shaky start for Roach with Wardle creating several chances and forcing Roach's defence to work hard but the roles were soon reversed and it was Roach on the attack and after a few near misses, Oliver Dobson scored a much needed goal for Roach. The second half was much the same with missed chances at both ends of the pitch but due to some excellent defending and goalkeeping from both sides the score remained unchanged, but then with 10 minutes left to play Dean Hussain scored, sealing the win for Roach and maintaining their unbeaten record this season. Player of the match went to Johnny Rand for his excellent midfield play.
Under 16’s
The under 16’s travelled to Astley Bridge on Sunday and in a game where neither team played that well eventually ran out 3-1 winners. Goals from Danny Banks, Jamie Byrne and Adam Thomas sealed the win and player of the match was TJ Mculloch for another assured performance at left back.
Under 17’s
The under 17’s kept their title dreams alive on Sunday with an outstanding performance against Astley Miners. Some of the football played on a tough playing surface was awesome and the creativity came from joint players of the match, midfielders Brett Rostron & Robert Leyden who created relentless chances for the strikers and the midfield. Andrew Illingworth opened the scoring for Roach on four minutes and two from Danny Wolstenholme plus a screaming free kick from James Sweetman made it 4-0 at the interval. After the break, full back and Captain Matthew Smethurst volleyed to make it five, Craig Duffy scored on his debut and Jamie Diamond added two late goals to make it eight. The visitors scored a late consolation but Roach were more than worthy of their 8-1 victory and all three points.
Under 18's
The under 18's turned up for their home game against somebody, but when the visitors failed to show, there was no match to play. The nets and corner flags were already up, the ref was stood in the centre circle at the ready with his whistle in his mouth, but no sign of the opponents. Managers Garry Cain and Alan Dale eventually gave up, took down the nets, sent the lads home and decided instead to go home for a bacon & egg butty (with brown sauce). Garry commented "I wouldn't mind, but I got out of bed, had a shower and a shave specially, and was reet looking forward to this match. Instead, I bought the Sunday Sport, looked at all the pictures and made meeself some brekkie. I hope next week's opponents turn up or I might aswell stay in bed and av a lie in. I'd like to thank everyone for this interview. Alan, the lads and Sky Sports.......who I think were there with the cameras"
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Match reports 1st & 2nd November
Under 8’s
The under 8’s travelled to Bury Amateurs on Saturday & were lucky to go into half time 0-0 as the home side piled on the pressure throughout the first period. Keeper Niall Barnes and the Roach defence had to be on their game.
In the second half, with a change of formation, Roach took the lead through Daniel Wright and then as the visitors turned up the heat, the in form striker and player of the match scored another two to give Roach what looked like all three points. Bury though, didn’t give in, and in what seemed like the longest ten minutes ever scored three goals, one with the last kick of the match to level the score 3-0 and share the points.
Under 9’s
The under 9's faced unbeaten Wardle & Smithyridge on Saturday in what was a gritty and hard fought match. In the absence of Roach's regular goalkeeper due to injury it was sure to be tough. Roach were quick to attack and Dean Hussain was unlucky not to score in the first 10 seconds of play, but their efforts were soon rewarded when Matthew Royle opened the scoring after 5 minutes. The tables were soon turned though when Wardle equalized. Roach continued to press and Royle quickly bagged his second goal, followed closely by a goal from Corey Marsh. Then moments before the whistle Royle got his hat trick. The second half saw Wardle and Smithybridge on the offensive and stand in goalkeeper and player of the match, Kieran Lawler was forced to make some great saves. Roach then made a break and Oliver Dobson scored making it 5 - 1. Wardle, determined not to be beaten, continued to attack and managed 2 more goals, but thanks to some excellent goalkeeping by Lawler, Roach kept their lead and it finished 5 - 3
Under 17’s
The under 17’s entertained Prestwich Heys on Sunday and completely dominated the first half and Andrew Illingworth gave Roach the lead on twenty minutes. Another Illingworth goal was disallowed, and the home side were to rue their missed chances as they were only one up at the interval. In the second half Prestwich equalised on the hour, but ten minutes later Jamie Diamond restored Roach’s lead. It looked like a hard fought three points were won, but with just a couple of minutes to go, a mix up at the back allowed the visitors to equalise and grab a point with a 2-2 draw.
Open Age
The open age team played host to Old Blackburnians on Saturday, and after being the best team for the first half fell behind with two goals in ten minutes in the second half. Roach pushed for a goal, but the visitors were strong in defence and held on to win the game 2-0. Danny Burns was magnificent throughout on the left of Roach’s midfield and was rightly given the player of the match accolade.
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Match reports 25th & 26th October
Under 9’s
The under 9’s faced Westbury Athletic on Saturday, started strongly and were unlucky not to score in the first few minutes with chances for Dylan Wood and Ethan Littler, but were then caught off guard and conceded a sloppy goal. Roach then responded with some great attacking football which resulted in a hat trick of goals by Matthew Royle followed closely by a goal from Corey Marsh taking them in to the break 4 - 1 up. The roles were somewhat reversed in the second half and Westbury piled on the pressure and were rewarded with two goals in the first 15 minutes bringing the score to 4 -3 but Roach refused to lie down and a crucial goal from Dean Hussain extended their lead. Westbury had several shots on target but thanks to some tremendous saves by player of the match, Chris Brown they were unable to score. Then with 30 seconds left to play Kieran Lawler sealed the win with an excellent strike making it 6 - 3 to Roach.
Open Age
The open age team travelled to Bury GSOB on Saturday and put in an excellent performance but were unlucky to come away with nothing. The home side took the lead on the half hour, but a ‘world class’ ball from Danny Burns opened up the Bury defence, Jamie Diamond’s shot was saved and Aaron Olive headed the equaliser. Just before the interval, another defence splitting ball put Bury in danger and Brett Rostron forced the centre half into a mistake and an own goal giving Roach a 2-1 half time lead. The home side came out determined after the break and levelled again, and as the game looked like finishing level, they grabbed a late winner to deprive Roach of anything in a game where they deserved something. Adam ‘Inchy’ Kennedy was named player of the match for a fabulous performance at left back, where his contribution to the Roach attack was massive.
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Match reports 18th & 19th October
Under 8’s
The under 8’s travelled to Radcliffe in high spirits from last weeks win, but from the off never got started and before long, a soft goal gave the home side the lead. Roach worked hard and defended well, player of the match Mitchell Clark along with Lee Bagshaw kept the visitors at bay. Roach got their breakthrough courtesy of a penalty which Sam Mather converted despite it hitting the bar and bouncing in. In the second period it was end to end football and Radcliffe once again took the lead through a free kick, only to be followed by a Roach equaliser scored by Daniel Wright who coolly rounded the opposing keeper. Wright could have won the game for Roach in the dying minutes when the visitors were awarded a second penalty, but the ball flew high and wide and the points were shared with a 2-2 score line.
Under 11’s
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Under 16's
After 3 wins on the bounce roach were brought back down to earth with a 5-0 defeat at home to ramsbottom utd.A bad start and a sloppy goal set the tone for the rest of the match and roach were outplayed throughout with united's keeper not having a save to make the whole game.Roach showed no signs of their recent form in the second half and united went on to run out comfortable winners.Player of the match was Jamie Byrne.
Under 17’s
The under 17’s lost their 100% league record on Sunday when they lost at home to Leigh Genesis. Roach were the best side throughout the game and took an early lead through player of the match Robert Leyden. The visitors though took their few chances well and by the interval were 2-1 ahead. In the second period, it was one way traffic as Roach created dozens of chances, but could not score. As they gambled more, Leigh scored a third with five minutes to go, and despite Leyden bagging his second on ninety minutes, the visitors made it 4-2 deep into injury time.
Open Age
The open age team entertained Accrington on Saturday and were unlucky to get nothing out of the game. Roach dominated the first half but were 1-0 down at the interval. In the second period, the visitors’ experience showed through as their measured play frustrated Roach, and after the hour mark they scored twice more. Ryan Allesandra pulled one back for Roach but it was consolation as the game finished 3-1 to the visitors. Lee Clayton was named player of the match for his non stop work in the centre of the Roach midfield.
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Match reports 11th & 12th October
Under 7’s
The under 7’s bounced back from last week’s disappointing defeat to earn a well deserved point away at Whitworth. Roach battled hard throughout the game and were very unlucky not to get the winning goal. The game finished 0-0 and the player of the match was awared jointly to Josh Brooks and Liam Mannion. The team and the club would like to give special thanks to Stuart and all at Crawfords Domestic Appliances for sponsoring this season’s kit. The team are pictured with Stuart and Coaches Andy Cain and Brett Rostron.
Under 8’s
The under 8’s played host to Walshaw Sports who last season had the better of Roach both times, but from the kick off the home side passed the ball around confidently and when they earned a penalty, Daniel Wright converted to make it 1-0. From then it was all Roach and from a super passing move Sam Mather side stepped the defender and doubled the lead. Walshaw created some good chances but keeper Niall Barnes was having a faultless game. Roach continued to pass and move and from a well deserved free kick, player of the match Harry Roche smashed the ball into the top corner from 18 yards out to give roach a 3-0 deserved lead at half time. The second half was very different with the visitors finding their form and pinning Roach back for long spells and despite some superb defending from Mitchell Clarke and Lee Bagshaw, the visitors scored two, but Roach were value for money, scored again and deservedly won the game 4-2.
Under 9’s
The under 9s were once again on top form when they played Rossendale United away on Saturday. Matthew Royle opened the scoring in the first five minutes from a great ball in by Ethan Littler. Roach continued to dominate the game and both Kai Miller and Ethan Littler were unlucky not to score. Dean Hussain then had a great shot saved by the keeper and Royle was quick to follow it up and bag his second goal, but then 30 seconds later Roach were caught off guard and Rossendale managed to pull one back, then within minutes Roach were once again caught sleeping and Rossendale equalized. Both teams came back strongly in the second half and thanks to some great play by Roach's defence and some superb goalkeeping by Chris Brown, Rossendale were unable to score. Roach continued to work hard and their efforts were rewarded when player of the match Hussain scored a crucial goal followed closely by Littler who made a solo run the length of the pitch to make it 4 -2.
Under 14’s
Roach under 14s progressed to the 3rd round of the county cup with a hard fought victory over Bolton Wyresdale. Roach defended superbly throughout and never really looked like conceding. Kieran Kelly gave roach the lead with a free kick that sailed into the top corner and Kieran Burns doubled their advantage when he followed up an effort and coolly slotted home. Man of the match was awarded jointly to Kieran Kelly and Mark McKnight who defended excellently all game
Under 16’s
The under 16's went up against Adlington on Sunday and ran out 3-2 winners in a fantastic game of football. From the whistle Roach were well up for it and their passing game saw them dominate the opening stages only to concede a soft goal against the run of play, but they kept their heads and earned a well deserved equalizer through Adam Thomas with an outrageous chest control and overhead kick. In the second half Roach carried on where they left off and their passing and movement was too much for their opponents, Thomas hit the post and chance after chance went begging until Luke Woodall hit the net with a delicate left foot strike from 25 yards. Danny Banks made it 3-1 not long after and Roach's wastefulness almost came back to haunt them as Adlington grabbed a second to make the last ten minutes a nervous affair when roach should have been out of sight long before. The player of the match was Thomas who put on a fantastic centre forward performance and was unlucky to end the game with only one goal to his name, as good as it was.
Under 17’s
The under 17’s exited the Lancashire County Cup on Sunday at home against Horwich St Marys in a game that was so one sided, if it had been a boxing match, it would have been stopped and Roach awarded the victory. From the off, Roach completely dominated the game and created chance after chance, but could not score. In the ten minutes before half time, an unbelievable period saw the visitors score three goals, and lead 3-0 at the interval. In the second period, Roach switched formation and with three strikers onboard dominated more than in the first half. Robert Leyden and Andrew Illingworth both scored to pull it back to 3-2, and despite corner after corner and the whole game being played in Horwich’s half, the visitors defended with nine men and deprived Roach of the equaliser. With every player forward in the final minute, Horwich grabbed a fourth to win 4-2 and go amazingly into the next round draw. Aidan Maggs who won everything in the air for Roach was named player of the match.
Open Age
After three consecutive victories and fourth in the league, the open age team entertained Bury GSOB on Saturday afternoon. Bury scored two early goals, but Roach pulled level courtesy of Ryan Allesandra and a great header from Danny Burns. With half an hour to go, Roach looked like the stronger side and could have made it four out of four, but a moment of madness saw a Roach player red carded and with ten men, the home side looked vulnerable. Bury exposed Roach and scored twice more to win the game 4-2. Lee Clayton was excellent in the centre of the Roach midfield and was named player of the match.
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Match reports 20th & 21st September
Under 7’s
The under 7s were very unlucky to lose 2-1 away at Walshaw Sports. Roach were looking to bounce back from last weeks disappointing display and the lads were fantastic throughout. Roach passed and tackled much better than last week and they deservedly took the lead when Jamie Rand broke down the left wing and fired into the bottom corner. The points looked like they were heading home with Roach but Walshaw managed to scramble an equaliser with three minutes to go and with the very last kick of the game scored the winner. Football is a cruel game but Roach can hold their heads high after this much improved performance. Player of the match was awarded to Jacob Ngoy who worked tirelessly all game.
Under 8’s
Roach Dynamos entertained Bridge Colts at the weekend & started the game at a very quick pace. Early pressure resulted in a corner from which Sam Mather side footed into the net. Roach continued to attack & Daniel Wright scored from another corner. The wingers for the home side were impressive, Connor Sugden and Charlie Redford supplying numerous crosses and yet again from another corner Harry Roche put over a high cross that went directly into the goal. Bridge Colts started the second half better and only excellent defending from the impressive trio of Lee Bagshaw, Mitchell Clarke and player of the match Curtis Rowlands kept them at bay .With ten minutes remaining Roach began to take the upper hand again. Harrison Kilroy came close on two occasions, but it was Daniel Wright that wrapped the game up with a thunderbolt in the dying minutes. Under 9’s
The under 9’s played brilliantly when they met Chadderton Grasshoppers Yellows at home on Saturday. Dean Hussein opened the scoring in the first half from a well placed corner by Kai Miller and then scored his second from a corner. In the opening seconds of the second half, Oliver Dobson made it three. Roach continued to pile on the pressure and another corner from Hussein was headed home by Corey Marsh. Roach then got a little bit complacent and despite some great goalkeeping by Chris Brown they conceded an own goal and then another, but Roach were worthy of their 4-2 victory. Player of the match was not awarded as all of the players played equally well.
Under 14’s
The under 14's progressed to the second round of the Lancashire county cup with a comfortable 7-1 win against Rochdale St Clements. Roach were always in control and were maybe guilty of taking their foot of the pedal in the second half allowing Rochdale to score a consolation. Goal scorers were Sean Bamforth who scored 5 excellent goals and Sam Bishop who added the other two. A much better showing by Roach after last week’s tame defeat, and the lads now need to build on this in the league.
Under 16’s
The under 16's kicked off their season with a 5-2 home victory over Castle Hill on Sunday. The first half finished 2-2 with goals from Tom Warwick and Danny Banks but in the second half Roach stepped up a gear and dominated the last half hour. Three great finishes from Danny McHugh, Jack Kyle and Warwick with his second saw Roach run out comfortable winners in the end. Player of the match was Marcus Roberts for his relentless work in the centre of the Roach midfield.
Open Age
The Open Age team played at home to league leaders Rossendale on Saturday, and against a team that took six points off Roach last season, and with players missing, the odds were stacked against the Heywood side. Roach though started well, and it was clear from the first minute that it was going to be a tough match for both sides, especially when the home side took the lead courtesy of a great free kick from Ryan Allesandra into the corner of the net. At half time Roach still had the lead, and as the visitors adjusted and went for the equaliser, Roach had to weather the storm at times, but stand in keeper and player of the match Max Law was outstanding between the sticks. The home side created chances as space opened up behind the Rossendale defence & should have killed the game off, but 1-0 was the final score and Roach were worthy of a hard earned three points and a well deserved victory.
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Match reports 13th & 14th September
Under 7’s
The under 7’s travelled to Chadderton Grasshoppers Red in their very first league game. And against a team that have been together for over a year, the gap was evident as they brushed Roach aside with a 6-1 victory. Roach will need to improve if they are going to make an impression on this league. Cameron Orman was Roach's goal scorer and player of the match was awarded to Joshua Cass who was excellent throughout, and set an example of determination that the rest of the squad need to follow.
Under 8’s
The under 8’s travelled to Middleton Lads for their first game of the season and were under pressure form the start. Solid defending from Lee Bagshaw, Mitchell Clarke & Curtis Rowlands kept the home side at bay. Roach created some chances, but the Middleton keeper was on form. The home side then took the lead, and soon after doubled it just before the interval. In the second half, Roach pulled a goal back courtesy of player of the match Sam Mather, but as the visitors pushed on for the equaliser, Middleton scored again to seal the game with a 3-1 victory.
Under 9’s
The under 9’s had a fantastic start to their season when they visited Walshaw Whites on Saturday. A lively first half saw most of the team have shots on goal, but it was Matthew Royle who hit the target. The home side equalised within a minute, but Roach piled on the pressure and got a second through Dean Hussain after a great run. The visitors then extended their lead when player of the match Ethan Littler ran yards to score the third. In the second half Hussain hit his second to seal a 4-1 victory for Roach.
Under 14’s
The under 14’s started their new season with a dismal performance at Bolton Lads Blue. Roach were a yard off the pace and Bolton strolled to an easy 2-0 victory. The Roach boys were guilty of some very lapse play and never got going as a team. This was a very poor performance from the lads who must do better if they want to gain a respectable position this year.
Under 17’s
The under 17’s travelled to Elton Vale for their first encounter in the Bolton Federation League. On a perfect playing surface, Roach put together some excellent football and after just 11 minutes, Robert Leyden made a fabulous cross run to get on to a through ball, he rounded the keeper and slotted home to make it 1-0. The Roach defence were solid in dealing with the sustained aerial threat from Elton throughout the game and just after the interval another great move from the visitors allowed Andrew Illingworth to double the lead. Elton pulled one back soon after and as tiredness set in, Roach had to stay focused to hang on, but they did, and they picked up all three points with a hard earned and committed 2-1 victory.
Open Age
The Open Age team entertained local rivals The Stonemasons in the County Cup on Saturday, and in a great game of football, were unlucky to exit the competition. Stonemasons took the lead, but Danny Wolstenholme equalised on the half hour. The visitors took a 2-1 lead right on half time. In the second period, Stonemasons scored four goals in twenty minutes as Roach seemed to switch off, but the home side dug in and pulled three back courtesy of Nathan Sedman, Jamie Diamond & Alex Carr. The visitors stayed strong and scored again to win the game 6-4. Wolstenholme & Diamond were equally given the player of the match award for their relentless work up front for Roach.
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