It was something of a miss-match this week against a younger (and smaller) Boardman and Eccles team, who, to their credit turned out to play us at very short notice following the withdrawal of WACS from the under 12 league. Eccles put up a spirited effort against a bigger and more experienced Mellor team.

The gap really showed in the first two quarters with Mellor going ahead 4-0 in quarter 1 and increasing to 11-0 by the end of quarter two. We finished quarter 3 at 15-0 and the game finished 18-1, which shows how much Eccles improved over the course of the game.

Lots of great performances across the pitch, strong and physical defending by Robbie and Toby, both of whom were really vocal, directing and organising the defence, great partnership developing there and keep up the volume you two. Three assists from Toby as well, showing what can be achieved from a strong run through from defence. We carried the ball through the middle well, with strong possession running from Ellis, Noah and Jake, with Eddie Liles putting three in the net from midfield, and with the goals coming thick and fast from Miles, Jack and Finn.

Mentions also for an assured performance by Sammy Chalmers, who showed why is one to watch for the future, James Peel and Jack Latham both physical in the ground balls and challenges and holding possession well even when crowded by opposing players.

It was our debut game for our new keeper Freddie Jenkins who deservedly takes man of the match for this week, with six great shots stopped and two blocks from the line, kept to Eccles to just one goal in the entire match. Brilliant debut performance, well done and a big thanks from all the team Freddie for stepping up.
Goals
Jack R - 5
Miles P - 5
Finn - 3
Eddie - 3
Noah - 2
Assists
Jack R - 6
Toby - 3
Miles, Fin, Eddie, Jake and Noah

Well done boys, the team is progressing really well. Roll on Cheadle Hulme next week, which will be a much tougher test.