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Lanarkshire Football Development Association
Development Squad Updates.
This Friday the 1994’s will train at the earlier time of 6pm-7.30pm at the Bent. 1995’s and 1997’s don’t have training this week apart from the keepers
Goalkeeping coaching is at the earlier time of 6pm-7,30pm at the Bent. All squad keepers must attend apart from the 1996’s who have a game
997’s vs. Motherwell Pro youth
1997’s Match report
On a freezing night at the Bent, LFDA 97s continued with only their second match with an impressive 1-1 draw against Motherwell Pro Youth 97s. It was Motherwell who started strongly and kept LFDA pinned back in their own half for much of the first 25 minute period, although our defence played very well in restricting Motherwell to very few chances and our midfield worked tirelessly. In this period, LFDA came closest from a Dylan Bradley (Calderbraes) free-kick which the keeper did well to hold.
In the second period of 25 minutes, the balance of play was changing as we began to retain possession and some slick and composed passing movements were causing Motherwell more problems. After 5 minutes it was LFDA who took the lead as the ball finally went wide to Niall Rooney of South Lanark who took on the shot from 25 yards which flew high over the keeper into the Motherwell net for a great goal. The game was going end to end with good football from both teams and just before the end of the second period it was Motherwell who broke away and a mistimed tackle brought down the Motherwell striker in the box and 'Well got their deserved equaliser from the penalty spot.
The third period was pretty even and Motherwell created chances in the early part with both LFDA keepers performing heroics to keep a determined Motherwell out. However it was LFDA who nearly won the match after some sustained pressure, when in the last two minutes as a great corner fell to Mark Newton of Holytown who shot and was very unlucky as it went narrowly past the post with the keeper beaten.
After 75 minutes it was 1-1 and great performances from ALL the boys who never stopped chasing and were rewarded for their hard work. Darren Roberts of Newmains Hammers and Matthew Creechan of Mill Utd were both excellent in goals and outstanding performances from Andrew Clement and Euan Gordon, both of Mill Utd, in the centre of defence were at the heart of this result. In Midfield, we rotated a lot and all the players adapted well to the frequent changes with John Woodhouse of Strathaven, Liam McGuigan of Newmains and Conner Shaw of Quarter at the heart of much of the midfield passing play. As the game developed, our midfielders were linking well with the rotated lone strikers of Dylan Bradley of Calderbraes and Stefan Law of Strathaven who chased tirelessly to great effect and their hold up play was a big factor in strong link-up with midfield.
Overall, much for Coach John Newton to be pleased about especially against such a strong team as Motherwell. As usual the game was played in great spirits by both teams and we are grateful to Motherwell for bringing their boys over for an excellent work-out for both teams.
1997’s Squad
Daren Robert Newmains Hammers, Mattew Creechan Mill Utd , Ross Megahy Newmains Hammers, Euan Gordon Mill Utd,Andrew Clement Mill Utd, Jack Shearer Holytown Colts, Liam McGuigan Newmains Hammers , Kevin Murray Calderbraes, Liem Thompson EK Burgh Blue, Mark Newton Hollytown Colts, Dylan BradleyCalderbraes, Reece AlexanderEK Burgh Blue, Owen Garrity Stewartfield, Christopher Leask South Lanark Amateurs, Ross McIndoe Quarter, Stephan Law Strathaven Dynamo,John Woodhouse Strathaven Dynamo and Nial Rooney South Lanark Amateurs Conor Shaw Quarter,Gary Banon Stewartfield , Gary Gow Stewartfield Barry Gilffilin Newmains Hammers
Match report by Grant Law LFDA/Strathaven Dinamo.
Well Done Lads
LFDA Development Team
For information on the SYFA/SFA Players Pathway Road shows go to League News page on this website
LFDA Development Update
The increasingly popular Club Nights will restart from 9 Feb. Please complete and return the Booking forms To Dave McKenna davemckenna@hotmail.co.uk or 01355-243000
You can download Booking forms from League Documents. The slots up to the winter break were fully booked, With 41 Teams and over 700 player taken part . So if you want to take advantage of this great development opportunity, act fast. This is an excellent program and benefits both players and coaches.
Dave McKenna
LFDA Development Team
Squad Nights
Another great success with squads at 13/14/15/16, quality training every fortnight on Friday nights at Bent Rd Hamilton. Excellent programme of games set up, squads acquiting themselves very well vs pro youth and other select teams. Full training and playing kit provided plus squad managers for each age group. Contact Willie Scott for more information.
Fours
Again a success story. 11 Clubs and over 200 children play every Sunday, 12 till 2 pm at Ballerup EK and Jock Stein Hamilton. Plans to extend programme with view to 2 year programme before transition to Sevens.
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