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RANGERS 'BLUES' TRIUMPH AT 'HOME' GALA
SQUAD
Joseph Hirst
Jamil Sair
Callum Kemp
Jay Kane
Bradley Duxbury
Zac Cheshire
Nathan Dehaney
Sunday 6th July was the day for the annual Dewsbury Rangers JFC football Gala. On a not too pleasant morning, the Under 9's were attempting to retain the title that they won a year earlier at under 8 level.
The 'Blues' were drawn in Group 1, along with sides, Battyeford 'B', Hallgreen 'A', Ossett Albion 'B' and Tingley Athletic 'A'.
Rangers first Group match was against Battyeford 'B', who, like the Blues, were looking for a good start. The Dewsbury side were quickly into their stride and attacked their opponents from the start. The excellent
football being played by Rangers was proving too hot to handle for the Battyeford side. The Blues tackling was stronger, sharp passing and movement around the pitch and great finishing, meant the opposition were constantly chasing the ball. Goals
from, Hirst 1, Sair 1, Duxbury 1, and an own goal, gave Rangers a well deserved 4 - 0 win, and their first 3 points.
The Dewsbury outfit were then up against Tingley Athletic 'A' in their second Group game. Once again Rangers were first from the blocks and started to control the game with good footballing ability. Like their first
match the Blues passing was a credit to them, and had their opponents on the back foot most of the game. Tingley fought hard to get into the match, but the pressure was kept on their backline and Rangers stronger play saw them create excellent
goalscoring oppertunities. Goals from, a Hirst hattrick, and Kemp, sealed another 4 - 0 win, and another 3 points towards their Group tally.
Group game number three was Hallgreen 'A'. For all their opponents hard work to try break down the Blues, they found Rangers still in good form. The determination throughout the Dewsbury team was a credit. The teamwork
for one another was excellent, workinhg hard all over the pitch with well timed tackling, crisp passing, using all the pitch and once again taking their goal chances well, although several chances were missed or well saved by the keeper. Strikes
from, Hirst 1, Cheshire 2, Duxbury 1 and Kane 1, allowed them to run out 5 - 0 winners and take their points tally to nine.
Rangers last Group match proved to be their toughest task, up against Ossett Albion 'B'. Whether Rangers had started to relax, knowing they were through to the Semi-Final stages, as well as some very strong, good play
and finishing from Albion, the Blues had to start and battle from the off to try secure top spot in the Group. Their opponents were certainly up for the challenge as they too were vying for the top place. Rangers started well, but missed
oppertunities to score gave Albion the confidence to attack the Dewsbury side. The Blues responded well and although not playing their best ran out victors, 4 - 2. Goals from, another Hirst hattrick and Duxbury, sealed top spot with four wins
from four, and twelve points.
Rangers Semi-Final pitted them against runners up from Group 2, Battyeford 'A', who had looked a good side in their Group.
From the first whistle Rangers got imnto their stride trying to put right the wrongs from their previous game. Their play was much better, strong fair tackling, good distribution of the ball, accurate passing around the
pitch and good movement off the ball, all came together to give Rangers strength in all positions and put the pressure onto the Battyeford side. Keeper, Dehaney had to be on his toes with saves to make and good throw outs to get Rangers back on
the charge. Their opponents battled hard for posession and did well to keep Rangers at bay, but the chances to score the goals were coming the way of the Blues. Chances were taken by Kemp 1 and Cheshire 2, to put Rangers into the Final, credit
going to the Battyeford team for their efforts.
In the Final, Rangers would meet the opponents who had pushed them hardest at the Group stages, Ossett Albion 'B'.
The Dewsbury outfit knew they would have to perform better than they had when the two met before, and a rousing prematch team talk, steeled them ready for the hard match that lay ahead.
Rangers started off confidently, stroking the ball around well, always looking for the chance to get the opening goal. Oppertunities did come and with a little more finesse in front of the net, probably would have been
in front. Ossett stuck to their guns, playing well and working hard to put pressure on the Blues players around the pitch. Rangers made the breakthrough when Duxbury shot and the keeper partly saved it, but the ball was deemed to have crossed the
line. This gave Rangers more confidence and they attacked the Ossett goal hard to get more goals. The opposition fought well to keep Rangers out and worked hard to try create chances of their own. The Dewsbury side were in no mood to give their
lead up easily and further strikes from Cheshire and Sair sealed a 3 - 0 win. A great performance from all the team.
A thankyou too to all the teams who turned up for the Under 9's section of the Gala, and their respective coaches, for making it a great footballing day.
Rangers Yellows reach finals of Pudsey Juniors Tournament
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows had a good run to reach the finals of the Pudsey Juniors Football Tournament. The youngsters got off to a flier by beating Pudsey B 3-1 with 2 goals from Elliott Hinchliffe and 1 from Jack Kidds. The next two games
were hard fought 0-0 draws against Horsforth Twisters and Shipley Juniors but the Yellows had done enough to put them through the next stage. In the semi final they came out 4-2 winners against Horsforth St. Margerets A with goals from Joseph
Hirst,Luke Vickers and 2 for Hinchliffe. In the final the Yellows faced Warley Blues and at half time were right in it at 1-0 down. Rangers battled heroically but couldn't stop Warley getting three more in the second half to end the final 4-0
down. Well done reaching the final ! The team was Matthew Higgins, Joshua Newsome, Jamie Turton, Luke Vickers, Jack Kidds, Aaron Wroe, Elliott Hinchliffe and Joseph Hirst.
RANGERS ‘BLUES’ MAKE IT 4 OUT OF 4
A fantastic weekend of mini soccer resulted in the Rangers under 9’s Blue team, being crowned winners at both the Tingley Athletic JFC, and Westend JFC, Galas.
Saturday saw the Blues travel to local side Tingley Athletic, where they came up against opponents, Glen Juniors ‘A’, Woodkirk Valley ‘A’, Tingley Athletic Greens and Tingley Tigers ‘A’, in the Group stages.
Rangers started out brightly against Glen Juniors A, who put up a spirited fight before goals from Jay Kane and Callum Kemp saw the Blues take their first 3 points of the campaign.
The second match came against Woodkirk Valley A, again the opposition battling hard against the strong Rangers outfit to try break them down, but an own goal, a Bradley Duxbury strike and a goal from Kemp saw them run out winners and gain another 3 points.
Next up were hosts, Tingley Athletic Green team, Rangers fine play with great passing and movement proved too hot for their opponents to handle and Rangers moved onto 9 points with goals from Kemp 1, Kane 2 and Duxbury 1.
Rangers final group game pitted them against Tingley Tigers A, with the Blues already qualified for the Semi-Final, they could relax. Tigers put up a valiant effort but Rangers weren’t going to give up their 100% record easily. Two Duxbury goals sealed the Blues win moving them onto 12 points, and topping the group.
In the Semi-Final stage Rangers were drawn against the runners up in group 2, Woodkirk Valley B. Rangers started off strongly and quickly got their game together, with good play all over the pitch. Their opponents tried their best to put Rangers under some sort of pressure, but the better play from the Blues soon had them on the back foot. Strikes from, Kemp 1, Duxbury 1, and Zac Cheshire 1, put paid to any chance Valley had and sent Rangers into the Final.
The Final was between the Blues and Glen Juniors, who Rangers had seen off before in the group stages. This time Glen were up for the fight and put Rangers under some pressure at times. The Dewsbury side retaliated with fine play of their own and edged the play and possession. Glen didn’t allow Rangers many chances with strong tackling and hard work. The game was going to be settled it seemed, by the odd goal, which went the way of Rangers after good team play ended with Duxbury finding the back of the net, giving the Blues the Gala Final victory.
TINGLEY ATHLETIC GALA SQUAD WESTEND GALA SQUAD
Jamil Sair Joseph Hirst
Zac Cheshire Nathan Dehaney
Joseph Hirst Zac Cheshire
Jay Kane Bradley Duxbury
Bradley Duxbury Jamil Sair
Callum Kemp Jay Kane
Nathan Dehaney Sam Isles
Sam Isles
Sunday had Rangers Blues heading off on a hard task, going to the Westend JFC Gala. A fine morning for mini football had Rangers in a ‘A’ group against 2 teams from hosts Westend, the Lions and Tigers, Golcar A, Linthwaite A, Rastrick A, and 2 teams from Hepworth, Rangers and Rovers. Dewsbury Rangers knowing the Hepworth sides well, having lost to them in the HDJFL Under 9’s Cup Final.
With the matches only being 5 minutes one way, the games were going to be fast and furious with few chances for goals.
First up for Rangers were Golcar. Rangers strong from the start ran out winners with goals from Joseph Hirst and Bradley Duxbury, first 3 points.
Second game saw Rangers and foes, Hepworth Rangers battle out a nil, nil draw. 4 points.
Third game, a dour nil, nil draw against Linthwaite. 5 points.
Fourth match had Rangers throwing everything at the Rastrick goal, and somehow the ball didn’t end up in the net, another nil, nil draw. 6 points.
Yet another nil, nil draw against Hepworth Rovers moved Rangers Blues onto 7 points.
Rangers needing some goals to move up the table and claim an ‘easier’ Quarter Final place, needed their shooting boots on.
Next game was against hosts Westend Lions, Rangers finding the net twice without reply. Goals from Zac Cheshire and Jay Kane sealing the win. 10 points.
The Blues last League match saw them up against the second host team, Westend Tigers, Rangers having all the bite though winning 3 – 0 with goals from Hirst and Duxbury 2. 13 points.
With 13 points under their belts, Rangers finished second on goal difference, this meant they would play 7th placed Rastrick in the Quarter Final.
Having thrown everything at their opponents in the League stage, Rangers might have expected a tough ride, but strikes from Nathan Dehaney 2, Jamil Sair 1, and Hirst 1, and the team playing some great footballing stuff, saw them into the Semi-Final, where they would be up against Westend Lions.
Their opponents played well but the better, stronger football came from Rangers who had their eyes on another Gala Final place. The Blues passed well, made space and used the pitch to their advantage. With Rangers on top what was needed were the opportunities for goals. Great team football gave them those chances which Kane duely took netting twice sending Rangers into the Final.
The Gala Final pitted the Blues up against old foes Hepworth Rangers, the morning always seemed as though it would end up this way, the Dewsbury side looking for revenge for the Cup defeat.
The whistle went and both teams started strongly, testing each other out. There was never going to be much between them and the game proved to be very equal. Rangers had to battle all over the pitch, defenders Cheshire and Sair proving to be a solid backline, giving the Hepworth attack no time on the ball with ferocious tackling. Midfielders, Hirst, Kane and Dehaney, fighting for every ball, winning tackles then moving the ball around well, supplying Duxbury up front with the ball and chances to score. The opposition defence were strong too, giving little away, with chances to break the deadlock at a premium. Rangers started to get on top playing the better football, and their efforts were rewarded when Duxbury netted to put the Blues in front. The whole team now rose to the challenge of keeping Hepworth away from goal. Great tackling throughout, and several fine saves from Sam Isles, one a great punch clear, saw the Dewsbury side to the refs final whistle, with jumps for joy, and victory in the tournament, just reward for the endeavour the whole team put in, and a little bit of revenge to boot.
COACHES NOTES – ALL the players for the Dewsbury Rangers under 9’s Blue team have been a credit. Having played in 4 Galas (so far) and won them all, CONCEDING ONLY 1 GOAL IN 4 GALAS is a fantastic achievement. WELL DONE LADS!!
RANGERS 'BLUES' TRIUMPH AT WOODKIRK GALA.
SQUAD
Nathan Dehaney
Jamil Sair
Zac Cheshire
Jay Kane
Bradley Duxbury
Callum Kemp
Joseph Hirst
On a gloriously sunny, Sunday morning, Rangers Blue team took part in the Woodkirk Valley JFC Annual Gala. Drawn in Group 1, they were up against hosts Woodkirk, Middleton Park, Tingley Tigers and Tingley
Corinthians.
The Blues first match was against Tingley Tigers Blue, with only 7 minutes per game, both teams had to start quickly and maintain it for the rest of the match. Rangers were sharp from the offset and got into
their stride playing some good football, passing well, tackling hard and creating chances. The Blues scoring through Duxbury for a 1 - 0 win and their first 3 points.
The second game brought Middleton Park Blue up against the Dewsbury side. In a well contested affair, Rangers never really got going, although very close on several occasions, hitting both bar and post, the
ball never found the back of the net. A dour goalless draw saw Rangers come away with only a point, when more composed football would have brought them three.
In the third game Rangers came up against hosts Woodkirk Valley White, and after a dressing down between games, started the match much brighter, getting back to the sort of form they can produce. Although a
stiff test for the Blues, their better football created the chances to score, with Duxbury once again obliging, in a 1 - 0 result, moving Rangers on to 7 points in the group.
The final group game for Rangers came against Tingley Corinthians White. The Dewsbury side, knowing that their place in the Semi-Final was assured, now started to turn a better performance. The passing was
quicker, plenty of movement into space using the width of the pitch, good strong tackling in defence and then great distribution. Goal oppertunities came and were duely taken, Duxbury 1, Kemp 1 and Kane 1, rounded off a good game from the whole
team, placing Rangers in top spot in their group.
Now through to the "do-or-die" section of the Gala, in their Semi-Final, Rangers were pitted against Woodkirk Valley Blue, who had finished second in Group 2. Having disposed of Valleys White team in the group
stage, Rangers had high hopes.
The match started with both teams looking for an early goal to ease the pressure and gain the driving seat, but neither team were going to give in easily. Woodkirk battled well against a hard working Rangers
team, but the better football was heading towards the Valley goal. Dehaney in goal was rarely tested, his throw outs setting Sair and Cheshire off on fine runs into the opposition half, linking well with team-mates Kane, Hirst, Kemp and Duxbury,
trying to create goals. Rangers Blues began to get the upperhand in a good game which tested Rangers metal, but again they had the answers and a goal from team top scorer, Duxbury, landed them with a Gala Final place against Tingley Tigers White.
Rangers, having been in this position recently, winning the Ossett Albion Gala, knew what was required from each player, and proceeded to put in their best performance of the day, which meant trouble for the
Tigers. Once again Dehaney in goal, did what he needed to do but was rarely troubled. Sparkling performances from the rest of his teammates saw the ball moved around confidently, quickly and accurately from one end of the field to the other, with
Tigers chasing hard to try break down the Rangers momentum. All credit to the Tingley side, they fought hard to get into the game, but caught Rangers in fine Final form. Goals from Kane 1, Sair 1 and Hirst 2, put an end to any "bite" the Tigers
had, and brought them a well deserved Gala Final win. A great performance from the Blues.
A big thankyou to the Gala organizers at Woodkirk Valley JFC for a great mornings tournament!!!
RANGERS ‘BLUES’ FINISH OFF WITH A WIN
Rangers finished off their first campaign in the HDJFL under 9’s section, with a comfortable 2 – 1 win against Howden Clough. The Dewsbury side, already assured of a second place finish, went into the game as though it was their first match and quickly began to stamp their authority all over the pitch. The first half formation of, in nets Elliot Walker, defenders, Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire, midfielders Joseph Hirst, Nathan Dehaney and Jay Kane, with Bradley Duxbury up front, were playing some great football. Good in the tackle, strong in possession with good skill and pass distribution, finding space well and creating chances to score, all this making the Clough side work hard to try gain possession and get into the Rangers half. The Blues took the lead half way through the first period after good team work allowed Duxbury to finish off well. Rangers continued to pour the pressure onto the Clough backline, who were coping well, battling hard to clear their lines. The rest of the half saw Rangers play good attacking football, creating opportunities, without finishing them off.
For the second half, Rangers decided to have some fun and changed their formation for the last game. Dehaney went in goal, Hirst and Duxbury defended, Kane, Sair and Cheshire now ran the midfield, with Walker up front. The changes altered the usual way the Blues play, which allowed Clough back into the game, causing the Rangers backline a few problems. Even though the Dewsbury side looked a little dysfunctional, they fought for the ball well and competed with their opposite number for the upper hand. Rangers extended their lead when good passing found striker Walker in space, he turned and played a great pass to the oncoming Sair, who ran through and finished off coolly, to make it 2 – 0. Howden Clough continued to rally, and they put together some good play, hoping for a chance in front of goal. Ranger’s opponents got reward for some good pressure when they slotted one home to reduce the deficit. The Dewsbury outfit were not going to be outdone, and continued to play in good fashion around the pitch. Chances to score came and went for both teams, with the final whistle going with the Blues slightly on top, their final game ending in a deserved win.
The only irony is that, had Rangers managed to convert one of their two losses into a win, they would have finished Champions of their Division, which would have been just reward for the fantastic football they have played throughout the season. All credit to the whole team who contributed to the great first season.
On a sadder note, the whole team, and coaches, wish goalkeeper Elliot Walker good luck in his new golfing career, he has finished playing with Rangers Blues this season after playing with his team-mates since he was 6 years old.
RANGERS U/9 YELLOWS .4. - HOWDEN CLOUGH B .2.
Rangers Yellows beat Clough despite never firing on all cylinders in a bit of a rough and tumble match. In the last game of the season and only pride at stake, the players positions were shuffled somewhat and this perhaps altered teamplay but
strong effort and dogged determination saw the Yellows through.
The 1st half seemed to be all Rangers and much pressure was put on the Clough goal. Goalkeeper Matthew Higgins was relatively untroubled and defence Joshua Newsome and Jamie Turton looked solid providing good passes down the line to keep
Rangers on top . Rangers were forward in numbers and badgering the Clough goal, Clough got players back but despite a congested goal area pressure from Rangers saw Jacob Lindley open up the the scoring by squeezing the goal through a crowded
penalty area and into the bottom corner, after attempts by several Rangers players had been denied. Rangers were well on top and when an Elliott Hinchliffe shot hit the post the chance came to Arron Wroe who hit the post and then drilled it
in with his second bite at the cherry for Rangers number 2. Number 3 came when a Jack Kidds shot was handed down by the keeper but only to the feet of Hinchliffe who placed it in the net.
The 2nd half Rangers still dominated the play but a much more embattled affair took place. With the youngsters pushing forward, long kicks from the Clough keeper caused problems and when an awkward bounce beat the Ranger defence, an
uncharacteristic fumble by Higgins allowed Clough to pull one back. The battle continued and when Kidds thumped one through the Clough keepers legs for Rangers 4th the match was sealed. Strong runs forward with the ball earned Luke Vickers
player of the match. Clough had the last word just before the final whistle when a Clough corner was miskicked by a Rangers defender but thanks to much battling by the Yellows they ended the season with a well deserved and well earned win.
A SUNNY DAY FOR RANGERS ‘BLUES’
‘BLUES’ SQUAD
Elliot Walker, Jamil Sair, Zac Cheshire, Bradley Duxbury, Jay Kane, Joseph Hirst & Nathan Dehaney
On a beautiful, sunny, Sunday morning, Rangers ‘Blue’ team delivered the goods at the annual Ossett Albion (Trins) Gala. The win meant the Dewsbury side retained the ‘Shield’ they won last year, and helped put their Huddersfield Cup Final defeat behind them.
The Gala was split into 2 Leagues, Rangers ‘A’ in Group 1, along with teams from, Ossett Albion ‘G’, Hallgreen ‘A’, Ossett Albion ‘O’ and Wakefield Jets ‘A’.
The ‘Blues’ first game was against Ossett ‘G’. After a nervy start Rangers picked up the tempo, playing some great passing football, using the space on the pitch to good effect. Individually and collectively, the team were strong, and soon began to put the Ossett side under constant pressure with good team play. A fine 2 – 1 win gave Rangers their first 3 points to set them on their way.
The Dewsbury side’s second match was against Hallgreen ‘A’, who also caught Rangers in good form. Good goalkeeping, formidable tackling in defence, excellent passing and movement from all the team, and deadly finishing in front of goal, allowed them to put their opponents to the sword, running out winners by 3 - 0.
With 6 points in the bag, the Blues were looking in fine, commanding form, topping their group.
Next to test out the Rangers outfit were Ossett Albion ‘O’. The opposition giving the Blues their hardest test with dogged tackling and closing down. Rangers had to battle hard in all departments, all over the field, to keep Ossett at bay. Although Rangers play was better than their opponents, they were made to pull out all the stops for the full 10 minute game period. The Dewsbury side were first to score, allowing them to ease the pressure. Rangers had chances to extend their lead, but for once didn’t have their shooting boots on. Ossett got a throw late on, the shot at goal resulting from this, was handled in the box, giving them the chance to level, which they did beating keeper Walker from the spot. A good performance from Rangers, who dropped their first points.
The last game at this group stage came against a strong Wakefield Jets ‘A’. The Jets, winners of their local Charles Rice League, were vying for top spot with Rangers in Group 1 to see who they would draw at the Semi- Final stage, from Group 2. Rangers set out quickly, making Jets defend their goal. The Blues, getting back to their passing game, were strong once again around the pitch, not giving Jets time on the ball, winning it and distributing well to create chances to score. The Jets were strong too, and worked hard to find the breakthrough goal, but the Blues upped their game for this match and were equally as strong. Following some fine play Rangers were the ones to break the deadlock and went one up. The game was end to end stuff; Blues slightly on top, giving Jets plenty to try cope with. Chances came and went, Rangers running out winners 1 - 0 to give them the top spot in the group, and a place in the Semi’s.
With the sun still beating down on a great Gala day so far, Rangers learned that their Semi-Final opponents would be the Ossett Albion ‘L’ team who had come second in Group 2.
The Blues were in no mood for their opponents to deny them a Gala Final place, and were fast into their stride playing some fantastic stuff in parts. All the team were putting 100% effort in for the Rangers cause. From keeper Walker, through defenders, Cheshire and Sair, on to midfielders, Hirst, Kane and Dehaney, then up to striker, Duxbury, all the team were putting in double the effort to pressurise the opposition backline. All the great effort and brilliant football Rangers were playing was paying off when goal scoring chances were being made as the Blues cut through the Ossett side. The Dewsbury side running in three goals without reply, giving the Blues just reward for the way they were playing. A Gala Final place was theirs. Lots of credit must also go to Ossett, who throughout battled hard right to the end, but found Rangers too strong.
Now with a place in the Ossett Albion Gala Final, Rangers couldn’t afford to relax, they would be up against a Wakefield Jets ‘B’ team who disposed of their Wakefield Jets ‘A’ team-mates in the other Semi-Final.
Final kick-off time came and it was now time for Rangers Blues to ready themselves for a tough match and bring the good aspects of their game to the fore, good goalkeeping, strong tackling, not just in defence, with great passing and movement off the ball, and hopefully be able to finish off any goal scoring opportunities that may come their way.
The whistle went for the first period, Jets starting quickly to try and apply pressure to the Rangers goal. The Blues were more than up for the challenge and started to gain the upper hand in the match. Quality football from Rangers began to overpower the endeavour that the Wakefield side were putting in, but even so, Jets chased every ball in an attempt to worry Rangers. The Dewsbury sides nerves were calmed somewhat, when Cheshire scored a fantastic individual goal to put them one up. More great team play from the Blues produced more chances to score, that weren’t taken. Rangers killer goal did come, close to half time, Sair charging up the field with good skill found the net with a great shot to make it 2 - 0 and put Rangers in the driving seat.
The second half continued, for Rangers, where the first had left off. Once again quickly into playing great football, making their opponents do all the chasing on such a warm day. Wakefield Jets fought to try get back into the game, but Rangers were dominant and weren’t going to let their lead slip. The Dewsbury side’s final goal came, again, from a brilliant individual run by Cheshire, beating several men then calmly slotting the ball home, past the Jets keeper. The final whistle went with Rangers still on top, credit to the Jets who showed great effort till the end, but couldn't, try as they might, dent the Blues drive to victory.
An excellent performance from all the team, showing just how, on their day, they can produce the footballing goods.
Congratulations too, to Ossett Albion, who put on a great Gala day.
RANGERS ‘BLUES’ IN CUP FINAL WOE
TEAM
Elliot Walker Goalkeeper
Zac Cheshire Defence
Jamil Sair Defence
Callum Kemp Right Midfield
Nathan Dehaney Right midfield
Joseph Hirst Centre midfield
Jay Kane Left midfield
Bradley Duxbury Striker
On a wet and miserable afternoon for junior football, Rangers Blues played in the Final of the Huddersfield JFL under 9’s Cup. The Dewsbury side, never at their best in wet, rainy conditions, put in a valiant performance but came out second best to a strong Hepworth United team.
From the first whistle, Rangers tried to stamp their authority on the match and within the first minute could have grabbed the opening
goal when striker, Bradley Duxbury was put through, his shot cannoning off the opposition keeper. Rangers continued to try play the football they have been playing all season, but full credit to Hepworth, who closed the
Blues down quickly, not allowing them to get their passing game going.
The Dewsbury side were strong all over the pitch, defenders, Zac Cheshire and Jamil Sair, once again playing with strength and assurity in the tackle, coping well with the Hepworth attacks. Goalkeeper, Elliot Walker,
needed to be on his guard for anything coming his way. The game was tight with both teams working hard for possession and looking to create chances to break the deadlock. Unfortunately for Rangers, they were first to
crack, an opposition corner was laid back and the resulting shot deflected off a Rangers player into the back of the net. Rangers didn’t let their heads go down and quickly started to apply pressure on the Hepworth goal
looking for an equaliser.
The Blues opponents somehow managing to keep the ball out as Rangers pressure mounted. Several times last ditch tackles or blocks stopped Rangers getting on the score sheet, which is credit to the commitment the Hepworth
players were showing. The Rangers midfield were working hard to try create chances to score, Joseph Hirst, Callum Kemp, Jay Kane and Nathan Dehaney, linking the defence with attack.
Still trying to play the good football going forward, Rangers were awarded a free-kick 20 yards out. Sair stepped up to have a shot on goal, he fired it in, the Hepworth keeper couldn’t hold it and the ball ended up in the
back of the net, 1 – 1, or so Rangers players thought, until a bizarre refereeing decision disallowed the goal, saying that the half-time whistle had gone. The Rangers players trugged off, heads down, knowing they should
have been level, but now still one goal adrift.
With the rain still coming down, and now having to play Hepworth and the ref, Rangers knuckled down to hard work. For all their
endeavour Rangers couldn’t find the back of the net, but not for the want of trying as attack after attack was repelled by good work from the Hepworth defence and goalie. Rangers heads went further down when a breakaway
brought their opponents their second, and killer goal. To credit the Rangers side they continued to force the game and much of the match was played in the Hepworth half, only dogged work keeping Blues out.
A third and final goal from Hepworth sealed their win. The scoreline bearing no reflection on a game which all the Rangers players contributed to making a good match. Rangers on top for most of the match, but Hepworths
resilliance kept them at bay.
A runner-up medal this season, maybe next time. A fantastic performance throughout the Cup rounds from all the Dewsbury Rangers Blues team. Well done!!
RANGERS ‘BLUES’ REVENGE IS CLEAR FOR VISION TO SEE
Rangers ‘Blues’ inflicted defeat on the HDJFL under 9’s Division G Champions, Vision Juniors, just reward for a great team effort and
worth while revenge, as Vision had defeated Rangers to put paid to their hopes of finishing in top spot. The Blues were up for the fight straight from the first whistle and quickly got into the game with strong tackles
throughout the team, backed up with good football when in possession, allowing Rangers to get on top early. Every Rangers player was committed to winning the ball from the opposing team, working hard up and down the pitch,
moving the ball around well with good accurate passing, and moving for the return to set up goalscoring opportunities. Once again the Rangers defensive line-up of, Zac Cheshire and Jamil Sair were proving a formidable wall
for Vision to break down, backed up with help from midfielders, Joseph Hirst, Jay Kane, Callum Kemp and Nathan Dehaney, allowing stand-in keeper, Matthew Higgins, a largely untroubled match.
It took Rangers 10 minutes to get the goal that set them on their way, after good team play and strong pressure, striker, Bradley Duxbury, fired in from close range, much to his teams delight. The goal spurred Rangers on
and 5 minutes later more pressure on the Vision goal saw the ball cross the line going in off an unfortunate defender to put Rangers 2 up. Vision fought hard to try get back in the game, but the Dewsbury side were having
none of it and kept them at bay till the half time whistle went with Rangers playing good stuff and slightly on top.
Second half saw Vision put in a great effort to try break the Blues down, but time after time Sair, Cheshire, Hirst, Kemp, Kane and
Dehaney, along with Duxbury, won the ball well and went forward starting off another Rangers attack and looking dangerous on the break. Vision had one great attempt on Higgins’s goal, which the Rangers keeper superbly
tipped onto the cross-bar, then turning round to see Cheshire clear off the line. The Blues upped the pressure on the Vision back line which paid off when Duxbury smashed in his second to finish their opponents off.
Giving Vision great credit, they fought all the way to the end but found the Blues in unstoppable mood. All the Rangers team shared the Player of the Match award for a fabulous team effort against their rivals. The 3
points for the win ensures that Rangers come 2nd in the League. A fantastic effort for their first season in the HDJFL.
RANGERS ‘BLUES’ IN SUPERB SEMI-FINAL WIN!!
Rangers ‘Blue’ team produced a fantastic footballing performance to outgun their opponents, Lepton
Highlanders, in the Semi-Final of the Huddersfield District Cup last Sunday. The conditions, and the pitch size, suiting the Dewsbury side’s excellent passing game allowing them to play the way the way they do best. From
the first whistle Rangers were strong in all areas and soon got the football moving around the pitch, making their opponents chase the ball.
Accurate passing from defence through midfield up to the attack was a joy to watch, and enabled Rangers to create chances early on and stamp some authority on the game. Lepton fought hard all over the field, they too tried
to create chances on goal but the solid wall of, Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire, in the Blues defence, were proving too hard a nut to crack for the Lepton strike force. The great teamwork in front of Rangers keeper, Elliot
Walker, allowed him to have a relatively untroubled half. If Walker was called upon to make a save, he coped confidently, and then released the ball quickly to set Rangers on their way again to put pressure onto the Lepton
team.
The pitch played a good part in Rangers playing well; they were using the full width, getting down the lines and putting in good crosses to worry the opposition defence and goalie. The breakthrough came for Rangers after
10 minutes, good build-up play down the right saw striker, Bradley Duxbury, whip in a low cross that found its way to the back post where left midfield man, Jay Kane, slotted home to make it 1-0 to the Blues much to the
joy of the Rangers supporters. Taking the lead in this crucial game seemed to spur the Rangers side on, now with the bit between their teeth the whole side upped their game, tackling got stronger, fine passing and better
movement saw the Blues remain on top, not giving Lepton time on the ball to create worrying opportunities for Rangers backline.
The Dewsbury sides better play and strong pressure saw them go further ahead when central midfield man, Joseph Hirst, looped a shot over the Lepton keeper to find the back of the net. Rangers kept up the pressure on Lepton
who were doing their utmost to get back in the game, but found it hard to breakdown the Blues, with striker,
Duxbury, midfielders, Hirst, Kane, Callum Kemp, Nathan Dehaney, and defenders, Sair and Cheshire, playing magnificently to deny them any clear chances to score. The refs whistle went for half time with the Dewsbury side on
top.
The second half started with Rangers having done half the job and they needed to continue to play well to keep their opponents at arms length. Lepton to their credit fought for every ball, but like the first half, Rangers better play enabled them to stay on top, applying pressure on Leptons backline. Ten minutes in and Rangers put the tie beyond their opponents when Kane once again finished well following another, Blues flowing move. Three nil up and Rangers on top, with the big pitch starting to take its toll, and a lot of the players tireing, the Blues passing allowed them to finish the game off when Kane fired home his hattrick goal.
Much credit goes to the whole Lepton team who played their part in a great game, but unfortunately came up against Rangers on top form.
The whole Blues team shared the Player of the Match trophy for an outstanding performance, and now look forward to playing in the final.
SQUAD
Elliot Walker
Jamil Sair
Zac Cheshire
Bradley Duxbury
Callum Kemp
Jay Kane
Joseph Hirst
Nathan Dehaney
RANGERS ‘BLUES’ BACK ON SONG
A fine morning for football saw Rangers put in a great performance to do the double over a strong Norristhorpe ‘A’ side. The Blues
started off very well playing some fabulous passing football, moving it around the pitch, creating space and time to play good stuff. Norristhorpe were also playing well, strong in the challenges and quick to move the ball
forward. The Dewsbury side had to be on their guard, excellent tackling from defenders, Jamil Sair and Callum Kemp, snuffed out any opportunity the opposition had. Then with good vision and passing set the Blues up to go
forward and attack the Norristhorpe defence.
Ranger’s keeper Elliot Walker, when called upon, produced some fine saves, his kicking and ball distribution was also very good. The game was played at a fast tempo, with the ball spending a lot of time being fought for in
the midfield, Rangers middle men, Nathan Dehaney, Jay Kane, stand-in Elliot Hinchliffe, and Player of the Match Joseph Hirst, were more than a match for their opposing numbers, fighting for every ball then moving it on to
create chances up front for lone striker, Bradley Duxbury. Duxbury’s strong running game causing problems for the Norristhorpe defence.
All Rangers good play paid off when Kane got on the end of a Duxbury cross to make it 1-0. The remainder of the half was quite even, both teams playing well cancelling each other out.
The second half started with Rangers now playing up the slight slope, this seemed to suit their style of play better and were quickly
into their stride continuing to play great football. The attacks on the Norristhorpe goal becoming more frequent. Keeper Walker still having to remain alert to the attacking threat produced a fine save to keep his goal
intact. Rangers back line standing firm, with Kemp and Sair making the odd foray into the opposition half to put more pressure on the back line.
One such occasion saw Sair rocket a shot goal wards only for it to crack the bar and bounce back out. Rangers piled the pressure on the Norristhorpe goal looking for number two; it came once again from the boot of Kane
following great team play. The Blues from then on kept their opponents under the cosh. Duxbury firing home to make it three, followed by Kane’s hat trick strike to make it four.
A fantastic team performance, great football from all the players, and a deserved win for the Blues for all their effort.
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows battled hard throughout to gain themselves a 5-1 win away to Norristhorpe U/9 B. The match was keenly contested throughout with both teams putting in maximum effort. Rangers Keeper Matthew Higgins made good stops but
defenders Luke Vickers and Aaron Wroe guarded him well with good interceptions and chased down Norristhorpe attacks with real determination and played a key part in keeping the Norristhorpe score low, particularly in the 1st half when Rangers
were going uphill and Norristhorpe were pushing hard to create chances. Mids Jamie Turton and Jacob Lindley ran tirelessly throughout helping out in defence and attack with both boys having chances on the Norristhorpe goal. Attackers Elliott
Hinchliffe and Jack Kidds were a formidable presence up front and good wide play allowed the mids space to add to the attacking force.
The 1st half saw Rangers under pressure going uphill but tireless effort from the Rangers youngsters saw them create several scoring opportunities and near misses. But Rangers opened up the scoring when a Turton throw in bounced up for Hinchliffe
to accurately head the ball past the keeper close to half time.
In the 2nd half Rangers were going downhill and were in control but full credit to Norristhorpe who battled hard throughout. Rangers went 2-0 up early on when Kidds followed up from a Rangers shot and hit past the keeper for his 1st. Norristhorpe
closed the gap to 2-1 but Rangers were once again in expectant form when a superb ball from Turton came to Lindley in space on the edge of the box and Lindley cooly placed the ball into the bottom corner for Rangers 3rd.
The Rangers youngsters were pressing hard and number 4 came when Hinchliffe drove a corner hard and low towards the near post and it cannoned off the Norristhorpe keeper for his 2nd. Rangers moved the ball around well and when the ball came to Kidds in space on the outside of the Norristhorpe area he thumped into the top corner for his 2nd and made the final score 5-1 and a deserved but hard fought win. MOM Lindley.
The Rangers youngsters were pressing hard and number 4 came when Hinchliffe drove a corner hard and low towards the near post and it cannoned off the Norristhorpe keeper for his 2nd. Rangers moved the ball around well and when the ball came to Kidds in space on the outside of the Norristhorpe area he thumped into the top corner for his 2nd and made the final score 5-1 and a deserved but hard fought win. MOM Lindley.
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows put in a strong performance to gain a handsome win against Thornhill B. Despite a watery pitch the youngsters played with great enthusiasm and energy. Strong runs forward combined with fine linking play saw Rangers
net 9 while strong defending and tackling as well as excellent goalkeeping kept a clean sheet which masks the hard work put in by Thornhill. Rangers were in an expectant mood and attacked from the off and didn't have to wait long for Luke Vickers
to make a strong run forward from his own half and fire in from the edge of the Thornhill box to open up the scoring.
Rangers "tails" were up and fine individual performances and linking play saw Elliott Hinchliffe get the next two, Jacob Lindley kept his head and placed accurately for Rangers 4th and then close to the end of the 1st half Jamie Turton fired one in from the end of the box to make it 5-0, Matthew Higgins made fine saves to foil Thornhills attacks. The 2nd half was a battling affair with Thornhill determined to make their mark but Rangers held fast with good balls forward from Joshua Newsome kept Rangers on the offensive. Jack Kidds got Rangers 6th with a nice shot from inside the box, Luke Vickers scored his 2nd and Rangers 7th from a corner. Elliott Hinchliffe got his hat trick after rounding players and netting Rangers 8th.
Joshua Newsome took over goalkeeping to allow Matthew Higgins a "run out" and made a super diving save to keep a Thornhill shot out of his bottom right hand corner. With seconds to go Arron Wroe hit home from the edge of the area from a Rangers corner to make it an handsome 9-0 win for the Rangers Yellows and team effort earned them all player of the match.
Rangers "tails" were up and fine individual performances and linking play saw Elliott Hinchliffe get the next two, Jacob Lindley kept his head and placed accurately for Rangers 4th and then close to the end of the 1st half Jamie Turton fired one in from the end of the box to make it 5-0, Matthew Higgins made fine saves to foil Thornhills attacks. The 2nd half was a battling affair with Thornhill determined to make their mark but Rangers held fast with good balls forward from Joshua Newsome kept Rangers on the offensive. Jack Kidds got Rangers 6th with a nice shot from inside the box, Luke Vickers scored his 2nd and Rangers 7th from a corner. Elliott Hinchliffe got his hat trick after rounding players and netting Rangers 8th.
Joshua Newsome took over goalkeeping to allow Matthew Higgins a "run out" and made a super diving save to keep a Thornhill shot out of his bottom right hand corner. With seconds to go Arron Wroe hit home from the edge of the area from a Rangers corner to make it an handsome 9-0 win for the Rangers Yellows and team effort earned them all player of the match.
RANGERS 'BLUES' BACK TO WINNING WAYS
Rangers Blue team got back to winning ways against a dogged Norristhorpe 'A' side. Off colour for the past two weeks, Rangers played superb football from the first to the last whistle. The Blues started strongly
with determined tackling, then good accurate passing all over the pitch allowed them to put their opponents under considerable pressure, keeping the Norristhorpe defence pinned back. Rangers creating several early chances to open the scoring, but
shots straight at the opposition keeper kept them out. Front man Bradley Duxbury working down the right with strong runs and good crosses caused problems.
The Rangers midfield, Joseph Hirst, Jay Kane, Callum Kemp and Nathan Dehaney were on top form, linking the defence of, Zac Cheshire and Jamil Sair with Duxbury up front, with great passing spreading the ball from one side of the pitch to the other, starting off more attacking moves. Norristhorpe, although being out played and having their backs to the wall for many periods of the first half, battled well for every ball, but each time they went forward they found Sair and Cheshire in superb form. Their solid tackling and work, on and off the ball, meant that any opposition attack was quickly snuffed out and another Blues attack could start. For all their first half posession, Rangers struggled to beat the Norristhorpe keeper and could easily have become impatient for their opener. Rangers on top as the whistle went for the end of the first half.
The Rangers midfield, Joseph Hirst, Jay Kane, Callum Kemp and Nathan Dehaney were on top form, linking the defence of, Zac Cheshire and Jamil Sair with Duxbury up front, with great passing spreading the ball from one side of the pitch to the other, starting off more attacking moves. Norristhorpe, although being out played and having their backs to the wall for many periods of the first half, battled well for every ball, but each time they went forward they found Sair and Cheshire in superb form. Their solid tackling and work, on and off the ball, meant that any opposition attack was quickly snuffed out and another Blues attack could start. For all their first half posession, Rangers struggled to beat the Norristhorpe keeper and could easily have become impatient for their opener. Rangers on top as the whistle went for the end of the first half.
The second period started with the Dewsbury side eager to get back into their stride. Pressure once again being put on the Norristhorpe goal resulted in Rangers getting a corner. Kanes inswinging kick to the near
post was inadvertantly put past the keeper to give Rangers a deserved lead. The goal seemed to settle the Blues nerves and some great football started to flow through the team. More pressure was being placed on the opposition rear guard through
good passing and build up play. Rangers extended their lead when Kemp slotted home to make it 2-0.
Moments later Hirst hammered home only for it to be disallowed, but the Blues wern't going to be put off as Kane fired home to make it three. The Dewsbury keeper Elliot Walker, largely untroubled, had to keep his wits about him and made a fantastic save with his feet that may have given Norristhorpe hope had it gone in. Rangers continued to produce confident football throughout the team and were rewarded with a Duxbury strike to make it 4-0 near to the end. Defender, Sair, was awarded Player of the Match, but the whole team produced a fine performance.
Moments later Hirst hammered home only for it to be disallowed, but the Blues wern't going to be put off as Kane fired home to make it three. The Dewsbury keeper Elliot Walker, largely untroubled, had to keep his wits about him and made a fantastic save with his feet that may have given Norristhorpe hope had it gone in. Rangers continued to produce confident football throughout the team and were rewarded with a Duxbury strike to make it 4-0 near to the end. Defender, Sair, was awarded Player of the Match, but the whole team produced a fine performance.
'BLUES' FALTER AT YMCA
Rangers Blue teams chances of finishing top of the HDJFL Division G took a serious dent when, despite playing excellent football and having most of the play, they came unstuck in the last few
minutes at YMCA. The Dewsbury side started off well and took the game to their opponents, playing good strong football. The ball was being moved around the pitch quickly and acurately by the Rangers team trying to make goalscoring chances.
Goalkeeper Elliot Walker was in good form, dealing well with YMCA attacks, then distributing the ball well. Rangers defence, Callum Kemp and Zac Cheshire battled for every ball, giving the opposition attackers little time to break forward.
Once in posession Kemp and Cheshire played the ball out quickly to start another attack. Chances for both teams were few and far between, Rangers better play keeping the YMCA defence on their toes. Front men Nathan Dehaney and substitute Elliott Hinchliffe, fought hard to keep the ball when it went forward, trying to hold the play up to bring their teammates into play.
Midfielders Bradley Duxbury, Jay Kane and Player of the Match Joseph Hirst, worked hard up and down the pitch, getting the better of the central battle, then playing some great stuff to create chances to open the scoring. The half ended with Rangers slightly on top but without any reward. The second half continued much the same as the first, both teams fighting hard for a sight of goal. The Blues kept the pressure on the YMCA backline, who coped well with the Rangers attacks, again, defensively the Blues were strong, out muscling their opponents then playing the ball into midfield to mount pressureon the opposition goal.
The game looked to be heading for a draw, both teams creating but not taking their chances, due to great defending and goalkeeping. YMCA gained a throw minutes from the end and the ball found an attacker who shot past Walkers outstretched dive. A cruel blow to Rangers who certainly didn't deserve to lose on the balance of play. A great effort, with good passing football from the whole team, but in the end its the goals that count.
Once in posession Kemp and Cheshire played the ball out quickly to start another attack. Chances for both teams were few and far between, Rangers better play keeping the YMCA defence on their toes. Front men Nathan Dehaney and substitute Elliott Hinchliffe, fought hard to keep the ball when it went forward, trying to hold the play up to bring their teammates into play.
Midfielders Bradley Duxbury, Jay Kane and Player of the Match Joseph Hirst, worked hard up and down the pitch, getting the better of the central battle, then playing some great stuff to create chances to open the scoring. The half ended with Rangers slightly on top but without any reward. The second half continued much the same as the first, both teams fighting hard for a sight of goal. The Blues kept the pressure on the YMCA backline, who coped well with the Rangers attacks, again, defensively the Blues were strong, out muscling their opponents then playing the ball into midfield to mount pressureon the opposition goal.
The game looked to be heading for a draw, both teams creating but not taking their chances, due to great defending and goalkeeping. YMCA gained a throw minutes from the end and the ball found an attacker who shot past Walkers outstretched dive. A cruel blow to Rangers who certainly didn't deserve to lose on the balance of play. A great effort, with good passing football from the whole team, but in the end its the goals that count.
Rangers U/9 Yellows give a fine display away to Huddersfield YMCA U/9 B
Dewsbury Rangers Yellows go from strength to strength and put in arguably their finest performance to date against positional rivals in their division. The Rangers youngsters were outstanding with every player playing a full and vital role to
earn them a 6-0 win over strong opponents. The effort from every boy was outstanding and a team "Man of the Match" was well justified in a game which Rangers had to fight hard all the way to keep a clean sheet and gain an impressive final
scoreline.
Goalie Matthew Higgins had a super game and made several fine stops and diving saves to keep a clean sheet. Defenders Joseph Hirst and Joshua Newsome were faultless, but fine strikes from distance by YMCA only gave Higgins the chance to show what
a fine young keeper he is. Not alone but most notably when a fierce drive which went straight as an arrow towards the keepers top left corner and looked sure to score was two handed away by a breathtaking diving save from Higgins. Defenders
Newsome and Hirst had a fine game, held position well and kept YMCA out of the Rangers area for the most part with fine interceptions and tackling combined with superb balls forward to keep the momentum going Rangers way, with Hirst narrowly
missing from outside the YMCA box.
Mids Jamie Turton and Jacob Lindley were on true battling form and opitimised the effort put in by Rangers, covering much ground and provided the Yellows with the manpower wherever it was needed to outgun the opponents and played big parts at both ends as well as taking charge in midfield. Attackers Elliott Hinchliffe and Jack Kidds were on fire and gave the YMCA defence plenty to do with individual skills as well as selfless passing which applied to the whole team on a super day for the youngsters.
Mids Jamie Turton and Jacob Lindley were on true battling form and opitimised the effort put in by Rangers, covering much ground and provided the Yellows with the manpower wherever it was needed to outgun the opponents and played big parts at both ends as well as taking charge in midfield. Attackers Elliott Hinchliffe and Jack Kidds were on fire and gave the YMCA defence plenty to do with individual skills as well as selfless passing which applied to the whole team on a super day for the youngsters.
Rangers were on the offensive from the start and had had several chances to score before a Hinchliffe inswinging corner came off a YMCA head to make it 1-0. Rangers pressured well in the first half and Hinchliffe got his 2nd not long after the
1st. 2-0 up and the Yellows were flying and looking superb and when a Rangers corner was headed clear it fell for Lindley who cooly fired from just outside the box to make it 3-0. Still in the first half and Rangers were once again in an
expectant mood when a Rangers attacking move ended with Lindley supplying a ball for Hinchliffe to continue well just in front of the goal, the inevitable 4th goal was a hat trick for Hinchliffe.
Half time and 4-0 up.
Half time and 4-0 up.
The 2nd half saw YMCA show some true grit and Rangers defended with real determination to keep a clean sheet. The 5th goal came when a YMCA attack was foiled by Hirst tackling, pass to Newsome who passed to Hinchliffe who flicked the ball to
Kidds who controlled it with his chest and then placed it home passed the keeper. Rangers weren't done yet and when Hinchliffe skinned his marker and made a strong run forward, with only the keeper to beat , he cooly blammed it towards the keeper
his 4th and Rangers 6th. Not long after the final whistle blew and Dewsbury Rangers Yellow team had earned themselves a 6-0 win to collect the 3 points.
Rangers 'greens' come from behind for fine win
On a nice morning for mini-soccer, despite the muddy pitch, Rangers Green team put in a fine team performance to gain victory over a strong Cleckheaton side. The Dewsbury team set out their
stall right from the off with strong tackling and good passing. Rangers defenders Bradley Stainburn and Kyle Stead, player of the Match, fought hard giving the Cleckheaton attack little time on the ball. First half goalkeeper, Jack Driver was
given little to do and coped well when the Rangers goal was threatened.
The Greens midfield, David Santos, Bradley Duxbury, Carlos Santos and Joseph Hirst, controlled much of the half with good passing and battling for the ball, lone striker Sam Brentnall causing the opposition defence problems, going close on several occasions. Rangers good play was thwarted when they went behind, a Cleckheaton shot was parried by Driver, and a following up striker put the ball into the empty net. The Greens rallied and were soon back in the game, Duxbury crossed after a strong run down the right flank and Brentnall finished off from close range.
Half time came with Rangers enjoying more of the play. Second half came to light early and the goals started to come thick and fast. Greens took the lead when Hirst fired home to make it 2 - 1, Hirst then tapped in Duxburys long throw into the opposition box to extend the lead to 3 - 1. Cleckheaton battled hard to get back into the game and found the Rangers net from close range to make it 3 - 2.
The Greens kept up the pressure on their opponents working hard all over the field to create more goalscoring chances. Their hard work was repaid when Duxbury fired home from an acute angle, then Driver, playing outfield second half, poked home Rangers fifth. Cleckheaton to their credit, continued to fight all the way to the end, and scored the last goal of an entertaining match to make the final score, 5 - 3 to the Greens. A good performance from the whole team to get the three points.
The Greens midfield, David Santos, Bradley Duxbury, Carlos Santos and Joseph Hirst, controlled much of the half with good passing and battling for the ball, lone striker Sam Brentnall causing the opposition defence problems, going close on several occasions. Rangers good play was thwarted when they went behind, a Cleckheaton shot was parried by Driver, and a following up striker put the ball into the empty net. The Greens rallied and were soon back in the game, Duxbury crossed after a strong run down the right flank and Brentnall finished off from close range.
Half time came with Rangers enjoying more of the play. Second half came to light early and the goals started to come thick and fast. Greens took the lead when Hirst fired home to make it 2 - 1, Hirst then tapped in Duxburys long throw into the opposition box to extend the lead to 3 - 1. Cleckheaton battled hard to get back into the game and found the Rangers net from close range to make it 3 - 2.
The Greens kept up the pressure on their opponents working hard all over the field to create more goalscoring chances. Their hard work was repaid when Duxbury fired home from an acute angle, then Driver, playing outfield second half, poked home Rangers fifth. Cleckheaton to their credit, continued to fight all the way to the end, and scored the last goal of an entertaining match to make the final score, 5 - 3 to the Greens. A good performance from the whole team to get the three points.
RANGERS 'BLUES' GET THE WEEKEND BLUES
Rangers Blue teams' long unbeaten run in the League came to an end against a strong, physical, Vision Juniors team, who are also challenging for top spot in Division G of the Huddersfield Junior
Football League. The game was always going to be a tough encounter between two strong teams playing good football. Rangers started off well taking the game to their opponents with some good passing and movement.
Both sides trying their level best to get the upperhand in a tight contest. The Dewsbury back line of Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire had to battle hard against the Vision front line, strong tackles going in from all the players, but the Rangers pair doing well, coming away with the ball and distributing it to their teammates who were only too willing to join in the fight for the ball. Early stages saw Sairs free-kick whistle past the post, when a touch on it may have seen it fly into the net.
Both teams were producing chances to break the dead-lock, Rangers keeper, Elliot Walker had to be on his toes the whole game, alert to the threat coming his way, having to pull off some good saves. Vision were first to score when an attacker nipped in between defenders and goalkeeper to scoop the ball into the net. With Rangers now behind, the team doubled their efforts, midfielders, Callum Kemp, Jay Kane and Joseph Hirst, worked tirelessly to try create chances for front men Nathan Dehaney and stand-in Elliott Hinchliff, but the opposition defense stood firm. The Blues went 2 - 0 down when an unstoppable shot flew into the top corner past Walker in goal. Rangers heads never went down and they continued to battle till the half time whistle.
Both sides trying their level best to get the upperhand in a tight contest. The Dewsbury back line of Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire had to battle hard against the Vision front line, strong tackles going in from all the players, but the Rangers pair doing well, coming away with the ball and distributing it to their teammates who were only too willing to join in the fight for the ball. Early stages saw Sairs free-kick whistle past the post, when a touch on it may have seen it fly into the net.
Both teams were producing chances to break the dead-lock, Rangers keeper, Elliot Walker had to be on his toes the whole game, alert to the threat coming his way, having to pull off some good saves. Vision were first to score when an attacker nipped in between defenders and goalkeeper to scoop the ball into the net. With Rangers now behind, the team doubled their efforts, midfielders, Callum Kemp, Jay Kane and Joseph Hirst, worked tirelessly to try create chances for front men Nathan Dehaney and stand-in Elliott Hinchliff, but the opposition defense stood firm. The Blues went 2 - 0 down when an unstoppable shot flew into the top corner past Walker in goal. Rangers heads never went down and they continued to battle till the half time whistle.
Second half re-started with both teams once again giving their all. Sair and Cheshire battling for all they were worth against a dogged opposition frontline, Sair making several fine runs down
the right, then finding teammates with good passing. Rangers were playing the better football and a period of pressure almost halved the defecit when Kane was unfortunate not to score.
The Blues dug deep trying to get themselves back in the game, more pressure on their opponents saw a couple of chances made, but couldn't find the net. For all Rangers strong play and pressure the goal that could have got them back in it arrived too late, Cheshire firing home with almost the last kick of the match. A fantastic team effort allround, with Rangers playing better football than the opposition for long periods otf the game, where a fairer result would have been a draw.
The whole team shared the award for Player of the Match.
The Blues dug deep trying to get themselves back in the game, more pressure on their opponents saw a couple of chances made, but couldn't find the net. For all Rangers strong play and pressure the goal that could have got them back in it arrived too late, Cheshire firing home with almost the last kick of the match. A fantastic team effort allround, with Rangers playing better football than the opposition for long periods otf the game, where a fairer result would have been a draw.
The whole team shared the award for Player of the Match.
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows 0 v Vision Juniors B 2
Rangers failed to dint the Vision Machine despite a strong attacking performance from the Yellows.
Rangers fought hard from the off but came up against a hard working Vision defence and in a game which saw action at both ends. Rangers had chances to get the important 1st goal, which came in the 2nd half when a Vision corner squeezed itself
through a forest of players and in past the near post, a cruel blow with Rangers enjoying much of the play and the game in the balance.
Rangers kept at it to the end despite Vision adding another close to the finish. Matthew Higgins made good saves and handled the ball well to keep Rangers in it several times in a fast paced game which provided plenty of work for all the players. Defensive pair Jamie Turton and Joshua Newsome had solid performances holding position well, chasing hard and passing good balls forward as well as clearing well. Hard battling and strong running from mids Jacob Lindley, Arron Wroe and Jack Kidds and good linkage with front pair Luke Vickers and Elliott Hinchliffe who ran hard and put in much effort against dogged opponents.
An all round solid team performance from Rangers U/9 Yellows against a strong Vision team.
Rangers kept at it to the end despite Vision adding another close to the finish. Matthew Higgins made good saves and handled the ball well to keep Rangers in it several times in a fast paced game which provided plenty of work for all the players. Defensive pair Jamie Turton and Joshua Newsome had solid performances holding position well, chasing hard and passing good balls forward as well as clearing well. Hard battling and strong running from mids Jacob Lindley, Arron Wroe and Jack Kidds and good linkage with front pair Luke Vickers and Elliott Hinchliffe who ran hard and put in much effort against dogged opponents.
An all round solid team performance from Rangers U/9 Yellows against a strong Vision team.
SEMI-FINALS BECKON FOR RANGERS UNDER 9'S 'BLUES'
Rangers 'Blue' team had a welcome break from League action last week, playing in the quater-finals of the under 9's Huddersfield Cup, against a strong, physical, Howden Clough outfit who were looking for revenge
for their League defeat against Rangers. The match started off well for both teams with plenty of good football being played. Rangers with the slight wind advantage, put pressure on the Clough defense with good passing and strong runs from
midfield and up front.
Clear goalscoring oppertunities were scarce first half, Blues striker Bradley Duxbury going close in the first five minutes, but was unable to make the breakthrough. The opposition had their own forays into the Rangers last third, but the dependable Zac Cheshire and Jamil Sair were in fine form, snuffing out any dangerous attacks with great tackling, then distributing the ball well to set Rangers on the attack again. Keeper Elliot Walker had to be alert, making several confident saves, then good throw outs to Sair and Cheshire, allowing them to break forward unchallenged.
The middle of the pitch was hotly contested between players trying hard to link defence with attack. Rangers middle men, Jay Kane, Joseph Hirst, Nathan Dehaney and Player of the Match Callum Kemp, worked tirelessly up and down the field, battling for everything to set up chances to score to take the lead. The half time whistle went with Rangers slightly on top having had more of the play. Second half kicked off with both teams looking for a way of breaking the deadlock. Rangers Blues were quickly into their stride and excellant passing and movement from defence to attack put pressure onto the Clough back line. Following a cross from the right Kane found himself in the right place at the right time to finish off from close range to give the Dewsbury side the lead.
More good football from Rangers kept the Clough team on the back foot, several more chances went begging before Kemp fired home to make it 2 - 0 near the end. Cloughs never say die attitude saw them battle all the way to the final whistle, but the Blues wern't going to be denied their reward of a Semi-final place, and ran out victors 2-0. A fabulous team performance, bucket-fulls of hard work, great passing and movement and good finishing (in parts), well done Blues!!.
Clear goalscoring oppertunities were scarce first half, Blues striker Bradley Duxbury going close in the first five minutes, but was unable to make the breakthrough. The opposition had their own forays into the Rangers last third, but the dependable Zac Cheshire and Jamil Sair were in fine form, snuffing out any dangerous attacks with great tackling, then distributing the ball well to set Rangers on the attack again. Keeper Elliot Walker had to be alert, making several confident saves, then good throw outs to Sair and Cheshire, allowing them to break forward unchallenged.
The middle of the pitch was hotly contested between players trying hard to link defence with attack. Rangers middle men, Jay Kane, Joseph Hirst, Nathan Dehaney and Player of the Match Callum Kemp, worked tirelessly up and down the field, battling for everything to set up chances to score to take the lead. The half time whistle went with Rangers slightly on top having had more of the play. Second half kicked off with both teams looking for a way of breaking the deadlock. Rangers Blues were quickly into their stride and excellant passing and movement from defence to attack put pressure onto the Clough back line. Following a cross from the right Kane found himself in the right place at the right time to finish off from close range to give the Dewsbury side the lead.
More good football from Rangers kept the Clough team on the back foot, several more chances went begging before Kemp fired home to make it 2 - 0 near the end. Cloughs never say die attitude saw them battle all the way to the final whistle, but the Blues wern't going to be denied their reward of a Semi-final place, and ran out victors 2-0. A fabulous team performance, bucket-fulls of hard work, great passing and movement and good finishing (in parts), well done Blues!!.
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows 4 V 0 Vision Juniors B
Rangers U/9 Yellows went down away at Vision despite a valiant effort from the Rangers youngsters. The 1st half was keenly contested with Rangers battling hard to put pressure on the division leaders and having much of
the play but despite Rangers good plays, strong runs and looking threatening on many occasion they didn't make there chances count. Elliott Hinchliffe and Jack Kidds up front linked well with Arron Wroe and Jamie
Turton in midfield, Luke Vickers and Jacob Lindley made up the defence and along with all the boys put in a superb effort in a hard match and a good game of football.
Player of the match Matthew Higgins made superb diving saves including a superb dive to push a well struck free kick past the post and keep the scores level. Half time scores was 0-0 and Rangers were right in it. The 2nd half started much the same as the 1st but with less than 10 minutes remaining Vision opened up the scoring and despite applaudable efforts from the Rangers boys their opponents scored 3 more to make the final score 4-0.
On a light note thanks to Josh Newsome who turned up with 4 minutes to go but by the time he got his boots on to take over from an injured Wroe he had little time to make an impact on the game!
RANGERS 'BLUES' - VICTORY OVER THE WIND AND THEIR OPPONENTS
Rangers 'Blues' League form took a battering from the elements this week, but they still managed to overcome a battling Shelf 'A' team. The very strong winds played a major part in making this
game turn into a slight non-entity. Both teams suffered, Rangers more so, as they struggled to play their normally fluent football. The game started off well enough for the Dewsbury side who tried hard to play football at ground level.
Their opponents battled hard, the wind doing them no favours either, to keep Rangers at bay, the Blues better football, at times, managing to create several chances to open the scoring. Rangers keeper, Elliot Walker had to keep alert, the wind making the ball move around in the air, and hard to judge, but Walker coped well. Defenders Jamil Sair and Callum Kemp had to fight for every ball, winning most, then laying it off to the midfield to start another attack.
Midfielders, Joseph Hirst, Nathan Dehaney, Jay Kane and sub Jacob Lindley, had lots of hard work to do, trying to link the defense with attack in the strengthening winds, wasn't an easy task,
but overall they were putting more pressure on the opposition with their better passing and movement. Lone front man, Bradley Duxbury, fought hard against the wind, working well down the right and supplying crosses that put the Shelf defence at
sixs and sevens. Rangers got their just reward for trying to play football when Duxbury finished off well to open the scoring. Minutes later a right wing cross was stroked home by Kane to make it 2 - 0 to Rangers before half time.
The second half started with once again the wind being the winner. Both sets of players doing their level best to perform in near impossible conditions. Shelf working hard to put the Rangers
back line under pressure, Rangers working doubley hard to keep them out and apply pressure themselves to the Shelf goal. Goalmouth scrambles, the Blues hitting the bar and posts, all made for a hectic half where both teams might have scored more.
The final whistle went with no further goals being scored and Rangers running out victors 2 - 0. A match played in great spirit, unfortunately the adverse weather conditions not allowing either team play football to their best ability. The Player
of the Match award went to the whole Rangers team who put in a fine effort on a difficult morning.
RANGERS 'BLUES' KEEP THE PRESSURE ON
Rangers 'Blue' team gained a well earned win over the only team to take points off them previously, running out 2 - 0 victors at Home to Rastrick Juniors. The Rastrick Away fixture ended in a
draw, and the Rangers side were up for the return match, right from the first whistle. The Dewsbury side were quickly into their stride playing some good football, passing the ball well and battling for it back when they wern't in possesion.
Goalkeeper, Elliot Walker, was largely untroubled, but dealt with shots coming his way very well.
The defenders in front of Walker, Jamil Sair (Player of the Match), and Callum Kemp, who also had a fantastic game, coped confidently against the Rastrick attack, snuffing out trouble with good strong tackling and excellent ball passing to set up Rangers on another attack. The good ball possesion allowed the Blues to put pressure on their opponents back line, who battled hard to keep Rangers out, but chances were being created and eventually left midfield man, Jay Kane finished off from close range following some unlucky goalkeeping by the Rastrick keeper. Kanes fellow midfield partners, centre man, Joseph Hirst, right midfield man Nathan Dehaney, were also playing good football, superb ball distribution setting up more chances to score, but for good goalkeeping from the Rastrick keeper. Lone front man Bradley Duxbury was causing the opposition numerous problems down the right hand side, his strong runs and shooting kept the keeper on his toes.
Rastrick tried hard to break through the Rangers lines but it was proving a difficult task with the Blues on good form. The whistle went for the end of the first half with Rangers on top but unable to extend their advantage. The second half was much the same as the first, Rangers applying good pressure and making chances, Hirst hitting the bar, without finding the net, Rastrick defending well and trying to break out to find the levelling goal. The Dewsbury side, playing quality stuff at times, extended the lead when Duxbury fired home to make it 2 - 0. Substitute, Elliott Hinchcliffe, had some good runs when he was called upon to aid the Blues cause. The final whistle went with Rangers still in the ascendancy, but unable to add to their scoring. Rastrick put up a dogged defensive display to keep the Rangers scoring down, but the Blues earned a deserved 3 points with a good team performance.
The defenders in front of Walker, Jamil Sair (Player of the Match), and Callum Kemp, who also had a fantastic game, coped confidently against the Rastrick attack, snuffing out trouble with good strong tackling and excellent ball passing to set up Rangers on another attack. The good ball possesion allowed the Blues to put pressure on their opponents back line, who battled hard to keep Rangers out, but chances were being created and eventually left midfield man, Jay Kane finished off from close range following some unlucky goalkeeping by the Rastrick keeper. Kanes fellow midfield partners, centre man, Joseph Hirst, right midfield man Nathan Dehaney, were also playing good football, superb ball distribution setting up more chances to score, but for good goalkeeping from the Rastrick keeper. Lone front man Bradley Duxbury was causing the opposition numerous problems down the right hand side, his strong runs and shooting kept the keeper on his toes.
Rastrick tried hard to break through the Rangers lines but it was proving a difficult task with the Blues on good form. The whistle went for the end of the first half with Rangers on top but unable to extend their advantage. The second half was much the same as the first, Rangers applying good pressure and making chances, Hirst hitting the bar, without finding the net, Rastrick defending well and trying to break out to find the levelling goal. The Dewsbury side, playing quality stuff at times, extended the lead when Duxbury fired home to make it 2 - 0. Substitute, Elliott Hinchcliffe, had some good runs when he was called upon to aid the Blues cause. The final whistle went with Rangers still in the ascendancy, but unable to add to their scoring. Rastrick put up a dogged defensive display to keep the Rangers scoring down, but the Blues earned a deserved 3 points with a good team performance.
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows 10 V Rastrick B 1
U/9 Yellows showed great enthusiasm as they put in another strong performance to dominate the play at home to Rastrick B. The Rangers youngsters showed great confidence with everyone wanting to be on the ball and despite Rastrick playing good
football Rangers enjoyed much of the play.
Goalkeeper Matthew Higgins had a quietish game but was alert to Rastricks attacks, gathered long balls comfortably and varying Rangers play well with good kicks forward combined with sensible throws to the defence to draw Rastrick.Main defenders
Luke Vickers and Joshua Newsome held position for the most part and were strong in tackling. Rangers were in an expectant mood and when Rastrick on occassion caught Rangers a little forward the defence showed great running and determination to
get back and win the ball for Rangers.Mids Jamie Turton, Aaron Wroe and Jacob Lindley ran tirelessly and enjoyed an attacking game, making strong runs forward and battling hard for the ball as Rastrick looked to settle themselves into some
passing play.Forwards Elliott Hinchliffe and Jack Kidds enjoyed a busy game and gave the Rastrick defence a hard time with eagerness to take them on combined with some good work with teammates.
The game started keenly with both teams contending well but Rangers 'opened the doors' when Turton laid a nice ball through for Hinchliffe who firmly took the ball passed the keeper for 1-0. Rastrick kept there spirit throughout and strong play
from Rangers earned them 3 more in the first half. As Wroes shot was deflected Hinchliffe placed the ball over the kneeling keeper for his and Rangers 2nd, Hinchliffe bagged the 3rd for his hat-trick. A Hinchliffe corner fell at Wroes feet who
took it into the top corner for Rangers 4th and his 1st. In the 2nd half Rastrick came back strong when a good ball into the box sailed over Rangers and into the net. Undeterred, Rangers pressed on and when Luke Vickers hit a powerful shot from
outside the area, Kidds guided it in for no.5.
No.6 came when Wroe converted from a corner for his 2nd and then despite a rough tackle on his achilles, Wroe ended a strong run with a shot to beat the keeper for his hat trick. Rangers added 2 more when a Lindley shot was miskicked into their own goal by a Rastrick defender and a powerful shot from Vickers came up from the keepers feet and as the keeper tried to catch it it went in over their head! To cap the day off Newsome put himself in space at the back of the box, a cross ball came for him to control and slam past the keeper , the full time time whistle blew not long after and Rangers had earned themselves a handsome 10-1 win.
No.6 came when Wroe converted from a corner for his 2nd and then despite a rough tackle on his achilles, Wroe ended a strong run with a shot to beat the keeper for his hat trick. Rangers added 2 more when a Lindley shot was miskicked into their own goal by a Rastrick defender and a powerful shot from Vickers came up from the keepers feet and as the keeper tried to catch it it went in over their head! To cap the day off Newsome put himself in space at the back of the box, a cross ball came for him to control and slam past the keeper , the full time time whistle blew not long after and Rangers had earned themselves a handsome 10-1 win.
'BLUES' MARCH ON - INTO THE LAST 8
On a bright Saturday morning for football, Rangers Blue team were away at Penistone, playing for a place in the last 8 of the Huddersfield Cup. From the start the Dewsbury side meant
business and took the game to their opponents, playing great flowing football throughout the team. Rangers put the Penistone defence under lots of pressure, striker Bradley Duxbury causing havoc with strong runs down the right hand side.
The excellent passing from all the team was good to watch, defenders Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire linking well with midfieldmen, Jay Kane, Callum Kemp and Joseph Hirst, who in turn were creating chances for Duxbury up front. Sair and Cheshire were dominant at the back, their strong tackling and good ball distribution, protecting stand-in keeper, Nathan Dehaney, who coped confidently with work he had to do. Rangers took the lead after 8 minutes, good play resulting in Cheshire slotting home to make it 1-0.
The Blues went further ahead when Duxbury scored after a good move down the right. Rangers continued to play great football, at times the Penistone side having to chase the ball for long periods due to the accurate passing and movement from the Dewsbury team. Rangers made it 3-0 before half time with a well taken goal from Sair. Penistone continued to fight for every ball and almost got one back but Dehaneys fingertips pushed the ball over the bar from close range, the half time whistle going with Rangers on top.
The excellent passing from all the team was good to watch, defenders Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire linking well with midfieldmen, Jay Kane, Callum Kemp and Joseph Hirst, who in turn were creating chances for Duxbury up front. Sair and Cheshire were dominant at the back, their strong tackling and good ball distribution, protecting stand-in keeper, Nathan Dehaney, who coped confidently with work he had to do. Rangers took the lead after 8 minutes, good play resulting in Cheshire slotting home to make it 1-0.
The Blues went further ahead when Duxbury scored after a good move down the right. Rangers continued to play great football, at times the Penistone side having to chase the ball for long periods due to the accurate passing and movement from the Dewsbury team. Rangers made it 3-0 before half time with a well taken goal from Sair. Penistone continued to fight for every ball and almost got one back but Dehaneys fingertips pushed the ball over the bar from close range, the half time whistle going with Rangers on top.
Second half started with Penistone in a more aggresive frame of mind, taking the game to Rangers and applying some pressure. The Blues wern't going to give their hard earned lead away easily
and matched their opponents for strength. Once again Rangers better football started to get the upper hand, chances to extend the lead came and went, good defending and goalkeeping from Penistone keeping Blues attacks out. Rangers two back
men, Sair and Cheshire, were outstanding, never giving an inch to the opposition with well timed, and at times, crunching tackling then passing the ball on. Rangers continued to work hard all over the pitch, Hirst, Kane and Kemp worked
tirelessly up and down, forcing Penistone to defend well, front man Duxbury causing problems with his strength all match long.
The final whistle went with no second half goals, but plenty of action, and a deserved win for the Dewsbury side over a strong Penistone outfit. Rangers Blues now progress into the quater
finals following a superb performance from the whole team, a great effort.
3 POINTS FOR RANGERS 'BLUES' KEEPS THEM IN LEAGUE CONTENTION
After Saturdays exertions in the Cup, Rangers Blues were back in League action on Sunday against Wyke Wanderers, the Dewsbury side could have been forgiven for a tired performance, but
instead proved too strong for the opposition running out 5-1 winners. Good football from the offset put the Wyke team under pressure and chances to open the scoring were created without being taken. Returning goalkeeper, Elliot Waker, was
confident in goal with good throw outs and accurate downfield kicking.
The new defensive partnership of Callum Kemp and Jamil Sair were coping well with the Wyke attacks, coming away with the ball most occasions, then passing on to their midfield teammates to start another attack on th opposition goal. Rangers first goal came from a magnificent piece of football from striker Bradley Duxbury, flicking the ball into the air from a pass, and volleying the ball over the keepers head from 20 yards. Duxburys second, although not as good, was a fine shot giving the goalkeeper no chance again. By now Rangers were well on top playing, in parts, some fine stuff, midfield men Nathan Dehaney, Jay Kane, Joseph Hirst and new man Elliott Hinchliffe, controlling the play with good passing and movement.
The Blues went further in front before half time when Hirst struck from just outside the box.
The new defensive partnership of Callum Kemp and Jamil Sair were coping well with the Wyke attacks, coming away with the ball most occasions, then passing on to their midfield teammates to start another attack on th opposition goal. Rangers first goal came from a magnificent piece of football from striker Bradley Duxbury, flicking the ball into the air from a pass, and volleying the ball over the keepers head from 20 yards. Duxburys second, although not as good, was a fine shot giving the goalkeeper no chance again. By now Rangers were well on top playing, in parts, some fine stuff, midfield men Nathan Dehaney, Jay Kane, Joseph Hirst and new man Elliott Hinchliffe, controlling the play with good passing and movement.
The Blues went further in front before half time when Hirst struck from just outside the box.
The second half kicked off with Rangers looking a little tired, allowing Wyke to get on the goal sheet following a mix-up in the Dewsbury area. This seemed to wake Rangers up somewhat, and
they then started to move the ball around the pitch much better. Further goals from Kane and Duxburys hattrick strike, sealed the 5-1 win. Wyke Wanderers to their credit fought all the way never giving up, but found Rangers Blues too strong
on the day. Kemp and Duxbury sharing Player of the Match. The win keeps Rangers in the top two in the League.
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows 11 V Wyke Wonderers B 0
The Yellows enjoyed much of the play with strong individual efforts as the youngsters sensed a goal fest as Wyke struggled to push the Rangers "pack" out of their half.
Goalkeepers Matthew Higgins (1st half) and Joshua Newsome (2nd half) had quiet games with Luke Vickers and Newsome holding fort well and combating Wyke breaks with good running and tackling to win the ball and good passes forward to keep Rangers
on the attack.
Mids Jamie Turton and Arron Wroe ran hard and put in much effort to keep Rangers in possession. Good balls forward and strong running into the box combined well with the front pair to give the Yellows a strong strike force as Wyke worked throughout to put their mark on the game. Front pair Elliott Hinchliffe and Jack Kidds enjoyed plenty of play and made good runs wide to put the ball across the goalface.
Rangers got off to a great start from whistle when the kick off dropped back to Turton was passed over the heads of "oncoming" Wyke attackers on to the end of a Hinchliffe run who let fly from just outside the box with a clean strike for his and
Rangers 1st. With the Yellows in an expectant mood there was a ready willingness for taking players on and combined with good tackling and link play Rangers rarely gave the ball away. The game started with a Rangers goal and after Hinchliffe had
scored 4, Kidds 3, Wroe 2, the game ended with a Rangers goal when a crossed ball fell to Vickers on the far edge of the box who lined himself with a couple of little touches then blammed it passed the keeper from a tight angle his 2nd and
Rangers 11.
BLUSTERY 'BLUES' IN DERBY WIN
After another lengthy lay off due to the bad weather, Rangers A team were pleased to get back to playing football this week, taking on local rivals Batley A. The strong windy conditions didn't make it easy for either side to play great football. Rangers, playing with the wind first half, started well, taking the game to their strong opponents. Good passing and movement, plus the wind, enabled the Blues to put pressure on the Batley defensive line and goalscoring opportunities were created, but not taken.
At the back, Rangers once again looked strong, Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire coping well with anything the Batley front line threw at them. Hard tackling and good ball distribution from the pair allowed stand-in keeper, Matthew Higgins, a trouble free half. Rangers needed to make the most of their first half wind advantage, and duly obliged after 10 minutes when midfield man Jay Kane struck from just inside the box to finish off a good move.
The Dewsbury side started to play some neat football out from the back, Cheshire and Sair linking well with midfielders, Kane, Nathan Dehaney, Callum Kemp and Joseph Hirst, allowing them to get striker Bradley Duxbury into the game. Duxbury's powerful runs causing the Batley defence problems all half. Rangers extended their lead when Hirst fired home after good work, then Duxbury scored to make it 3-0 at half time.
If Rangers found the first half easy, the second half, now playing into the wind, was going to be a lot tougher. Batley poured on as much pressure as they could to get goals back to get them back into the match. This half all of the Blues defensive qualities were going to be needed to repel their opponents attacks. Sair and Cheshire, along with the rest of their team-mates defended admirably. Higgins was made to make several saves and did so with confidance. The Blues had to dig in hard and their usual flowing football was exchanged for excellent tackling and dogged defending. Batley got a goal back from a good corner, headed home well, and with the wind now behind them, their confidence grew. Rangers continued to battle for every ball when they were up against it and tried hard to move the ball around when they broke away.
The final whistle went with Rangers running out 3-1 victors. A game between two good teams spoilt by the windy conditions, but credit to all the players from both sides for putting on a good match. The Blues Player of the Match award went to Jay Kane.
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows V Clifton Rangers
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows earned 3 points away at Clifton, with a strong team performance in an entertaining game of football. Dewsbury had much of the play
and battled hard in fine junior football style with everyone wanting the ball and providing some nice passing play to keep the ball moving forward.
Goalkeeper Matthew Higgins had a faultless game and his good kicking put Dewsbury on the offensive when combined with good team positional play. Excellent handling and gathering under pressure from Clifton breakaway attacks kept the score in
Dewsbury's favour. Luke Vickers and Joshua Newsome defended solidly and provided an effective block with good positional play , strong running and hard tackling to win the ball and feed it to the Mids. Midfielders Jamie Turton, Jacob Lindley and
Aaron Wroe worked hard throughout with strong tackling to secure much of the play for Dewsbury . At the front Elliott Hinchliffe and Jack Kidds worked hard throughout strong running on the ball and some excellent passing play which gave Dewsbury
several chances to score.
The 1st half was a tight affair with Dewsbury going downhill and having much of the play. Clifton defended well as Dewsbury tried hard to open up the score. Pressure from Dewsbury saw a strong Hinchliffe corner fumbled by the Goaly and the ball
fell to Wroe who kept his head and knocked it in for Dewsbury's 1st. In the 2nd half despite going up hill Dewsbury again had much of the play with chances at both ends with much effort from all the players. Dewsbury were looking strong and with
several Dewsbury players in the Clifton box a deflected shot fell for Hinchliffe to cooly place home for Dewsbury's 2nd. Dewsbury kept on pressing and a through ball put Kidds on just inside the box to fire into the top corner for Rangers 3rd .
A superb free kick from distance by Turton looked sure to score when headed over the bar by a Dewsbury player. With Dewsbury looking comfy at 3-0 and pushing to increase their lead Clifton pulled one back to make it 3-1. Again Dewsbury press on in expectant manner. Clifton had the last word with their 2nd goal in the last minute of the game but the final score was a well earned 3-2 win for Dewsbury Rangers Yellows.
A superb free kick from distance by Turton looked sure to score when headed over the bar by a Dewsbury player. With Dewsbury looking comfy at 3-0 and pushing to increase their lead Clifton pulled one back to make it 3-1. Again Dewsbury press on in expectant manner. Clifton had the last word with their 2nd goal in the last minute of the game but the final score was a well earned 3-2 win for Dewsbury Rangers Yellows.
Dewsbury Rangers under 9’s Green V Cleckheaton 13/1/08
Dewsbury Rangers under 9’s Green team gave their best performance of the season so far against league leaders Cleckheaton.
In the first half Dewsbury applied all the pressure with hard work from midfielders Hannah Megahy, Kyle Stead and Adam Peace.
Lone front man Carlos Santos,who made life difficult for the Cleckheaton defence all match was fouled five yards outside the penalty area, and the resulting free kick was curled into the top corner by man of the match David Santos, making it 1-0 to Rangers at half time.
In the second half playing with a strengthening wind it was Cleckheaton’s turn to put pre ssure on the Dewsbury back line. Defenders Sean Smith and Bradley Stainburn did their best to repel the attacks before finally conceding. Goalkeeper Jack Driver pulled of several good saves and his huge kicks helped clear the lines, but he could do nothing to stop a second Clekheaton goal.
Dewsbury showed good character and immediately responded, a through ball was played to substitute Sam Brentnall who unleashed a screamer to make it 2-2.
With five minutes to go Cleckheaton broke with a long kick from the goalkeeper to the winger who crossed the ball to an unmarked forward making it 3-2.
Dewsbury still had chances substitute Finlay Howroyd came on hoping to find an equalizer but even with two corners in the last minute Dewsbury couldn’t manage to squeeze it home.
At the end of the game the players where disappointed not to get the point their performance deserved.
Final score Dewsbury Rangers Green 2 Cleckheaton 3
GOOD RUN CONTINUES FOR "RUSTY" RANGERS BLUES
After a long break including the Christmas period, Rangers Blue squad looked a little rusty to say the least in their first outing of 2008. They took on a determined Battyeford 'A' team who from the start
caused the Blues a few problems. Rangers started very slowly, seemingly leaving their normal fluent football back in 2007. It took the Dewsbury side at least 10 minutes before starting to play something like good football. Battyeford tried to
apply pressure to the Rangers back line of Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire, but both defenders stood firm with strong tackling and good passing to find fellow teammates.
Rangers went ahead after 12 minutes when midfield man, Joseph Hirst, struck from close range following a Blues attempt on goal. This seemed to get Rangers fired up and the team started to play some fine passing football, cutting through the opposition to create scoring oppertunities. The Blues second came from an unfortunate own goal after Jay Kanes strike went in off a defender. Battyeford continued to battle for the ball, but the better play came from the home side.
Sair and Cheshire, controlling the opposition strikers, didnt allow too much to come goalkeeper, Elliot Walkers way. When Walker was called upon, he dealt with the threat confidently, then released the ball quickly to start off another Rangers attack. The Blues middle of the park men, Hirst, Kane, Nathan Dehaney and Callum Kemp, were on top, moving the ball around well and linking with lone striker Bradley Duxbury, to cause the Battyeford defence all sorts of problems. Rangers extended their lead when Kane, then Kemp, netted to make it 4 - 0 at half time.
After a firey half time team talk, the Dewsbury side came out and continued to play some decent football. Opponents, Battyeford tried hard to pull a goal back, Walker having to make several good stops to ensure his clean sheet. Cheshire and Sair pushed further up field to combine with their midfielders and put more pressure on the opposition. Strong running and good crosses from Duxbury down the righthand side could have resulted in more goals, but noone was there to finish off. Rangers, having the upperhand for most of the second half, converted their pressure into goals, striker Duxbury adding 2 further strikes to make the end result 6 - 0 to Rangers.
Full marks to Battyeford who fought to the last whistle. A fair performance from the Blues with keeper Elliot Walker awarded the Player of the Match trophy.
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows V Battyeford B
Dewsbury Rangers U/9 Yellows came unstuck at the end and went down 2-3 at home to Battyeford B despite leading twice. Rangers were full of running and held there positions well in the first half of a keenly contested game.
In the first half Rangers battled hard and created plenty of chances. Battyeford played a spirited game and pressured Rangers at times but Luke Vickers, Aaron Wroe and Joshua Newsome were strong at the back with speed and good tackling combined
with safe hands in thru' ball situations from Goaly Matthew Higgins kept Battyefords half time score to zero.
Rangers played strong attacking football and passed well and were keen to take on players Mids Jacob Lindley, Jack Kidds and Jamie Turton ran hard and battled well, showing skill on the ball and moving forward well up front Elliott Hinchliffe made strong runs at Battyeford defence, but despite several Rangers chances the half time score remained 0-0. In the 2nd half things opened up a little and when a Rangers shot rebounded off a heavily defended Battyeford goalmouth, Hinchliffe reacted quickly to blam it into the top corner for Rangers 1st and it looked like Rangers were away.
Not long after Battyeford got a penalty for 'hand ball' and levelled the scores. Rangers kept pressing and superb passing play between Lindley, Kidds and Hinchliffe ended with Hinchliffe slotting home Rangers 2nd. Soon after Battyeford drew level with a fierce drive from outside the area. Rangers still pressed on tired holiday legs, denied a hand ball claim themselves and then towards the end a Battyeford move ended with Goaly Higgins hit in the face by the ball as it came through players and Battyeford got a winner in the confusion. Rangers still pushed on with little time remaining and almost salvaged a point in the dying seconds when a fierce shot from outside the area from Newsome hit the crossbar 2-3 the final score.
RANGERS BLUES MARCH INTO LAST 16 OF THE CUP
Rangers under 9's Blue team progressed into the last 16 of the Huddersfield League Cup, with a fantastic footballing performance from all the players. On a cold morning for mini-soccer, the
Dewsbury side started a little slowly allowing their opponents, a strong Drighlington team, too much of the ball. It took the Blues five minutes and a couple of attacks from the opposition, which were dealt with well by Rangers keeper Elliot
Walker, to start to play some confident, passing football and get a hold on the game.
With Walker in good form in the goals, defenders Jamil Sair and Zac Cheshire, could receive the ball from him, and start the play from the back, showing good skill and great ball distribution, allowing pressure to be put onto the Drighlington side in their half. After eight minutes Rangers better play was rewarded with a great goal. From their own defence, Cheshire's pass found Sair, who's pass then found centre midfielder, Joseph Hirst, Hirst played a great one-two with wide left midfielder, Jay Kane, his first time pass back to Hirst, was fired, first time, into the bottom corner to put Rangers one-nil up.
Taking the lead seemed to spur the Dewsbury side on even more. Battling, and winning, most of the ball in the middle of the pitch, the Blues started to take command, Drighlington fought hard for every ball, but Rangers fine play was starting to create the better goalscoring oppertunities. Kane and Hirst along with fellow midfield men, Callum Kemp and Nathan Dehaney, were playing some great football. Linking well with defenders Sair and Cheshire, to get the ball forward to striker, Bradley Duxbury, who's strong surging runs and fine crosses down the right flank, were causing the opposition defence all sorts of problems. Rangers extended their lead with almost a copy of the first goal.
Again the ball was played confidently out from defence to find Hirst, once more he linked down the left with Kane, the return ball to Hirst was taken into the area, who again found the corner of the net. Drighlington continued to fight to get back into the match, but found Cheshire and Sair a difficult pair to get past. Any shots on target were dealt with well by Walker. The first half ended with Rangers Blues on top. Second half got under way with Rangers hunting for more goals to seal the game, still playing great football at times, but also battling hard to get the ball back to set up more attacks.
Dehaney was next to find the opponents goal, prodding home from a scramble in the box following a corner. As the sleet started to come down the Dewsbury side wrapped the game up with two more goals, a deserved goal for the hard working Duxbury, and then Hirst fired in his hattrick goal from the edge of the area. The end result of 5 - 0 to Rangers was a credit to how well the whole team played. Credit too to Drighlington who fought all the way to the last whistle.
RANGERS 'BLUES' BACK ON TOP FORM
Rangers 'Blues' were back in sparkling form against a spirited Shelf team who were overpowered by, at times, superb passing football. All the Rangers side played their
part in an excellent team performance, which had strong tackling, great passing and movement, good spatial awareness and excellent finishing. From the off the Blues started strongly, getting the opposition on the back
foot, and quickly began playing good stuff, which led to early goalscoring chances.
At the back, goalie Elliot Walker, was in confident mood, gathering well anything coming his way, and distributing the ball qu