15th May 2011

Under 18's

Clarence Park finale for the Under 18's

After two years of under-18 football, this season was the last for City Youth’s U18 North and West sides. The sides finished in style by playing each other in a fiercely contested match at St Albans City’s Clarence Park stadium on May 13.

The U18 West side had just finished an impressive League season by finishing second in the Yellow division, so started firm favourites against the North team, which had finished their season eighth in the division below. But the game was very even, with no goals in the first half.

And it was North who took the lead, when Neil Jardine’s fine through-ball set up top scorer Ashley Bryant for a cool finish. North defended well, led by captain Richard Cook. But with ten minutes to go Greg Springall struck an excellent equaliser, and with a couple of minutes to go the same player scored again to give West the win.

Both teams (and the spectators) enjoyed a game that was played in good spirit throughout, and was a fitting way to end their careers with City Youth.

Under 16's

Under 16's Win the Spring Shield

St Albans U16 East defeated Hadley Rangers 2-0 in the final of the Watford Friendly league U16 Spring Shield. Second half goals from Matt Balser and Sam Law sealed a great team performance to lift the trophy. The U16 East had already won the Green Division title of the WFL, remaining unbeaten in the league for the 2010 / 11 season.

Under 14's

Under 14's East Blue Division Champions

“St Albans City Youth U14’s East celebrating after clinching the Blue Division League title. The team ended the campaign with a +46 goal difference and scored an incredible 163 goals in all competitions this season.”

Under 13's

 The opposition took the lead in the first half but the Warriors were back on terms quickly when Edward Anders was fouled in the area and he converted the penalty himself.

 Shortly afterwards Sam Waters-Rathjen put the Warriors in front with a top-quality strike from outside the penalty box. Dragons then struck back to make it 2-2 at half time.

 The Warriors went ahead again when midfielder Max Sharpe jumped well to head in a free kick taken by Eddie Amato and when Edward Anders latched on to a perfect cross from Tom Daly to get the fourth goal it looks like the Warriors were home and dry. However Kings Langley kept battling and scored once again to make the score 4-3 but St Albans City Warriors were able to hang on for the final nervous minutes for a well-deserved win.

Under 12's

North lift the Cup

St Albans Under 12's North started strongly putting Hendon under pressure till they conceded a free kick five yards outside Hendon's box.  The keeper could only parry a vicious shot from Jacob Bockenhauer and the ever alert Charlie Lunnis despatched the loose ball.  St Albans went two up before the break with a lovely finish from Amir Stapleton.

Second Half, St Albans dominated the early part, but Hendon refused to give up going close a couple of times, but a fine finish from Will Mattin put the match to bed and St Albans lifted the cup. Good performance throughout the team. Man Of the Match  -   Charlie Lunnis     

Under 10's

Girls U10 Challenge Cup Final

Garston Ladies U10's vs St Albans City North Girls U10's, played at the County Ground Letchworth

Result: Garston Ladies U10's  0  St Albans City North Girls U10's  1

Following on from last weeks 3 - 0 win over St Albans City South in the U10's Shield Final just a single goal won this game for the St Albans girls when Captain, Lauren Walker, scored in the 17th minute with a powerful shot that caught the keeper unawares.

The first half was all St Albans with 2 shots from Penny Bliss both of which were saved, sustained pressure in the first half should have led to more goals but good defending by Garston prevented more.

The second half was fast and exciting with more pressure from Garston but St Albans defended well and Hollie Kiff made a number of excellent saves. The teams were well supported with lots of vocal support for both sides from friends and family. A true Cup Final played between the best two teams in the League!

Well done to all the team for their fantastic achievements this season with winners medals in the Shield and County Cup Finals and runners up medals for the under 10's League Division One.

Under 10's Girls South Crowned Div 2 Champions

St Albans City Youth U10's Girls South celebrate after being crowned Division 2 Champions and receiving their winners trophy. The girls topped their division with 12 wins, 2 draws and only 1 loss, with an impressive +22 goal difference.

Mid Herts Rural Minors League - Cup Final

Despite St Albans City Youth Under 10’s North being favourites it was Wodson who took a shock lead in the first minute. Shaking the cobwebs out of their heads the North then proceeded to go on the attack, Harry Smith hitting the bar and Harry Floyd shooting wide with the Wodson keeper making a string of fine saves. Eventually a fierce shot from Harry Floyd nestled in the corner bringing the game level.

It was all one way then, with more efforts from Harry Floyd, Harry Smith and Harry Shepherd before a deflected Smith effort left Harry Shepherd with a simple finish which he calmly took. A second Floyd goal calmed the nerves just before half time.

The break refreshed the team and a 2nd Shepherd goal followed quickly, then a good low finish from the official's Man of the Match Smith took the doubt out of the result. North's keeper Nathan Glasscoe made a stunning save tipping the  ball over the bar from a rasping Wodson shot before Harry Floyd hit his 3rd and headed a 4th.

A well deserved 2nd from Wodson who played the game with fantastic spirit was then quickly followed by Goals from Matthew Breeze and Jack Hughes.  9-2 the final score

1st May 2011

Under 13's

13's North win WFL League Cup Final

In the League Cup Final the Under 13’s North played Chorley Wood.

The Young Saints took a 1 – 0 lead with a goal from Akim Akinbinu but the opponents struck back to go 2 – 1 up.  Just before half time Joe Lowthian, with a delightful little chip over the keeper drew the teams level a 2 – 2.

 In the second half the North played some neat passing football and it was from one of these fine moves that Stuart Peet struck the winning goal with a cracking shot into the top corner giving the North a 3 – 2 victory.

After the game Stuart Peet received the man of the match award which was voted for by a representative from the Watford Friendly League.

Under 12's

Under 12s Girls - Herts Girls Football Partnership League U12 Champions

After losing several players from the squad at the end of last season, the U12 Girls joined the Herts Girls Football Partnership League to play a mixture of 7-a-side and 9-a-side football this season.  Having recruited new players, the U12’s have adjusted to these changes and proved to be capable of playing good competitive football as well as being great friends.  We have had a solid defence which has let in very few goals and a fast and powerful attack capable of scoring against any opposition.  This season has been very successful, as we not only won the HGFPL start of season 7-a-side tournament, but also the League by 5 points clear! 

Under 11's

St Albans City Youth Under  11’s  West  v  Comets

This match was always planning to be a good one; it was. One record was going to be broken in this match, St Albans West were unbeaten at home and Comets had won all of their matches so far this season, only conceding one goal. It was also first versus second and even though it wouldn’t change the league at all at the last day of the season, it would be interesting to find out who will win.

The first 10 minutes were a bit slow, Comets were just the better team going one on one in the 4th minute, Leo Bloom did have a shot but it unfortunately went wide. That all changed in the 11th minute. Firstly Leo Bloom shoots just wide, 30 second later Comets shoot, Alex Verdier gets a hand on it but a Comets striker taps the ball into the open net,

0-1.

Naz Ahmed then has a effort from long range but the goalkeeper (who is getting used to not conceding goals) saves quite easily. Comets do then try an attack, their first shot was blocked well by the defence, their players should of scored but he scuffs it. Karan Mahatma then shoots on target but the goalkeeper saves again. A moment of confusion then happened as Comets strangely got a penalty even though it probably wasn’t, Comets take the penalty well and score, 0-2.

Comets continued to attack, making Charlie hit the crossbar with an almost own goal. Brad then breaks but almost runs it off, he keeps it on and shoots from a very acute angle and scored a wonder goal on the 23rd minute, 1-2. Jacob Pearlman ten has to come off from an injury, Fred Watson replaces him. Comets continued to attack but brave defending by Samuel Ellis & Aaron Weyman denies them a goal. Just before the half time whistle blew, it looked like Comets were going to score but a spectacular clearance off the line keeps St Albans West in the game. HALF TIME

The second half started well for St Albans West, Aaron Weyman shooting wide. West then shot again, the goalkeeper almost made a mistake but he manages to stop it from going in. In the same minute Comets manages to score a good goal, 1-3.

 It got worse for St Albans West when Comets scored another good goal each made the score 1-4. The game was all but finished in the 52nd minute when Comets added

A goal from an amazing free kick, 1-5. In injury time, a decent chip by a Comets player ended the game, 1-6. FULL TIME

After the match, The St Albans West manager Jeremy Pearlman commented ‘even though we lost, it wasn’t an awful end to the season.’

Easter Tour

Under 18's South win the Holland Cup - for full report and pictures click here

7th March 2011

Under 11's

Amazing win by Under 11’s West

An amazing win by St Albans City Youth Under 11’s West destroys Harpenden Panthers. Jacob Paton gets man of the match for running his socks off and doing some great passing. Karan, Leo, Brad, Jacob & Harry could help St Albans West’s chances of going to division 2. Besides the amazing play up front, the defence and keeper also played well.

The game started well for the West, Brad Slocombe did score but it was a fraction offside even though it wasn't. Jacob Pearlman then goes 1 on 1 with the keeper but can't get the ball into the back of the net. That all changed when a Harpenden Panthers player goes 1 on 1 but luckily for St Albans West, they scuff their shot. Harpenden Panthers then create even more pressure, making Aaron Weyman have to clear the ball off of the line. Harpenden Panthers then score a good goal to make it 1-0 to the home team 22 minutes into the game.

After that, St Albans West pick up their game and Brad Slocombe almost scores. Harrison Bell does a great run and scores spectacularly, that makes it 1-1. It then goes end to end and Alex has to make a save but then St Albans West hit the post. The whistle then blows for half time.

West start the second half excellently getting a corner and a goal disallowed. Harrison Bell then almost scores again when a good pass by Mete Johnston gives him the chance but he shoots just wide. Then a superb peace of play by St Albans West leads to a goal, Harrison Bell passes the ball to Adam Ransley who lays it off to Jacob Pearlman who smashes the ball into the net 1-2. Adam Ransley then creates a good chance for Jacob Pearlman but he can't score.

It then turns into a midfield battle for 5 minutes, Aaron does have to make 2 good clearances though. Brad Slocombe goes through but the Harpenden Panthers keeper manages to make a good save to deny him. Fred then does an amazing through ball to Brad who slots it into the bottom corner, 1-3.

After that St Albans West played as if they were Barcelona, Leo Bloom then scored to make it 1-4. Karan Mahatma then beats a couple of defenders and then Harpenden Panthers goalkeeper and scores to make the score 1-5, a brilliant solo goal. Brad almost makes it 1-6 for St Albans in injury time but his shot goes just wide. The final whistle then blew. 

Jarrod & Jeremy said after the match that he is proud of everyone for their performances today. Every St Albans West player, parent & fan was happy except Harrison Bell's dad who missed his son scoring again.

Under 11's

Under 11's Girls North  into League Cup Final

The Under 11's North Girls played a league cup semi-final at home against Garston Ladies. We started brightly, and latched onto a stray goal kick after only one minute, with Nicola Gosling firing us into the lead! The City girls kept up the pressure brilliantly, and a fine run from Emily Schofield resulted in Nicola Gosling having yet another opportunity to score past the 'keeper, which she duly obliged! Some fine defending from both Mary Leach and Romy Kelleher kept the Garston strike force at bay, and Ellen Fox was commanding in goal when required to make a diving save towards the end of the half. Right on the stroke of half-time, we were awarded a corner after yet another Schofield run. Isabelle Poole floated the ball in perfectly for Mhairi Pennifer to volley with the outside of her right boot and give us a 3-0 half time scoreline. Magnificent. The second half began at a frantic pace, with Garston trying to force a come-back. Once again, the defence were outstanding, well supported by excellent midfield play from Evie Wilkinson and Rose Noden. Shauna Smith then began a legendary midfield run and slotted the ball to Mhairi Pennifer, who beat three players to slot the ball home with a fine left foot shot.
 
The match ended 4-0, and sealed our place in the league cup final, which is to be hosted on hometurf at Highfield on Saturday May 7th. Player of the match went to Mary Leach, who was both calm and determined in defence and captained the side brilliantly today.
 

Under 10's

Girls South book their place in the Sheild Final against their club mates the Girls North

The Under 10's Girls South played Haddesdon Owls in the Sheild Semi Final, this was the fourth meeting of the sides this season. Hoddesdon took a first half lead, somewhat against the run of play. St Albans struggled to create clear cut chances despite long spells of pressure, whilst  Hoddesdon continued to look dangerous on the break.

The second half saw yet more pressure from City, but Hodesdon defended well, and cleared their lines efficiently as the clock ticked down. The game looked over, but City refused to lie down, piling on the pressure in the final moments. Finally, with what proved to be the final kick of normal time, Phoebe Skinner broke through the Hoddesdon defence, riding a last ditch challenge to slide the ball past their keeper, and forcing extra time.

Extra time saw few chances, and so the game was settled by penalties. With both teams scoring 2 out 5 penalties, it went to sudden death. Emily Sibley made her 4th save, with Phoebe Skinner scoring the winning penalty. The final will by an all St Albans affair, with North v South on May 7th.

Scorers: Phoebe Skinner. Penalties: Ellie Holder, Megan Roome, Phoebe Skinner, Player of the Match: Lauren Standing

Under 15's

Grisenthwaite hits Six

The Under 15's South had a crushing victory away to Harpenden Vultures by Sixteen goals to nil. The deadly Noah Grisenthwaite led the way with Six goals whilst there were further goals from Jack Pugh 3, Gus Mallett 2, Nial Watts 2, James Grayson, Jamie Vallero plus one own goal.

Under 13's

What a match

The West Herts Challenge Cup match between the Under 11’s East and Herons had everything with the east coming back from being two goals down to force extra time and a dramatic last minute equaliser to take the game to penalties.

Herons took a 2 – 0 lead with two cracking free kicks from Liam Beaumont, but then early in the second half the East pulled one back with a well flighted lofted shot from Ollie Barnett. As the East pushed for an equaliser they were caught on the break and James Stenson nipped in to restore Herons two goal lead.

The game flowed end to end and then a stunning long range shot from Sam Ready made it 3 – 2 whilst Tayler Fennel popped up in the last few minutes to score from close range and take the match to extra time.

In the second period of extra time yet another stunning strike from Sam Ready made it 4 – 3 to give the East the lead for the first time in the match.

With only seconds remaining the hard working Samson Alexander pounced to score a dramatic equaliser for Herons and make the final score 4 – 4.

So to the dreaded penalty shoot out which saw the East just edge out Herons by four spot kicks to three. Scorers for the East were Ollie Barnett, Oscar James, Tom Naylor and Tayler Fennel with the winning kick. Scoring for the Herons were Frankie Williams, Ricardo Thornhill and Liam Beaumont.

Goalkeepers Jacob Windfield for the East and Harry castle for Herons both had fine games for their respective teams.

w/e 12th December 2010

Under 18's

Great performance from 18's West

Defeating Harvesters North 8 - 1 were the Under 18's West following a very solid team performance. There were two goals apiece from joint players of the match Cam Baxendine and Carl Biggs. Greg Springall also scored two goals whilst there were singles from Tom Weaver and Ashton Jones.

Under 17's

Ladies hit Rangers for Eight

The Under 17's ladies were not in the Christmas Spirit when they beat their near neighbours St Albans Rangers 8 - 0  away. Leading the goal scorers was Christina Freestone with three goals and then came two goals from Abigal Kemball-Cooke plus singles from Holly Clarke, Steph Plunkett and Phoenix Hickman who was named player of the match.

Under 15's

Challenge Cup Quarter Final place for the 15's North

The Under 15's North move into the Quarter Finals of the Challenge Cup after they beat Harvesters North 3-2 following extra time with Denzil Addo scoring that vital winning goal. The scoreline was 2 - 2 at full time with the Norths other goals being scored by Jay Caines and Calum Peet with central defender Bernard Otoo being named at player of the match in this fine team display.

w/e 31st October 2010

Under 12's

Great result for the Under 12 Girls in the County Cup 

At home to Watford Girls in the County Cup were the nine players of the Under 12's Girls and by half time they had raced into a 5-1 lead. Although the visitors were at full strength the Under 12 Girls carried on to turn in a fine display to win the match by six goals to four and progress to the next round. Scoring the goals were Olivia Almond 3, plus two from Kathrine Hatton and a single from Lily Brown. left midfielder Ellen Jukes was named player of the match for her tireless running throughout the game.

Under 11's

Nine for the Under 11's North

In the County Cup the Under 11's North defeated Evergreen at home, 9-0 with David Etheridge being the eight SACYFC player to score three goals on the day. The other scorers were James McCallum 2, Ned Robinson, Tom Levy, Youness Bakhti and Daniel Emovon.

Under 10's

Five for Toby

Toby Bryon was the clubs leading goal scorer this weekend when he netted five goals for the Under 10's East in their 7-0 win over Herons. Scoring the other goals were Max Bell and George Fenner.

w/e 24th October 2010

Under 18's

Three points for the West

For the Under 18's West their were goals from Jamie Heaffey, Cameron Baxendine and Tom Weaver in their 3-1 home win over Alexandra park West. two of the goals were set-up by Carl Biggs whilst the third was set-up by Adam Thornhill. Standin keeper Alex Cobb was named man of the match.

Under 15's

League Cup win for the North

The Under 15's North cruised to a 12-0 victory away to Potters Bar in the League Cup with goals from Luke Ferdinand 3, Jacob Noonan 2, Callum Peet, Jay Caines, Jordan Donovan, Liam Farr, Denzil Adoo, Danny O'Donovan and Aaron Gardiner.

Under 12's

Great performance from Under 12's Girls

At home to Bedford the Under 12's Girls turned in an excellent team performance to win the match 4-0 with goals from Olivia Almond 2, Ellen Jukes, plus one from player of the match Kathrine Hatton.

Under 10's

Girls North into the County Cup next round

In the County Cup the Under 10's Girls North beat their fellow club mates the South 2-0 with goals from Penny Bliss and Lauren Walker. For the South the player of the match went to Goal keeper Emiley Sibley who had a fine match between the sticks.

w/e 17th October 2010

Under 18's

South win in the County Cup

Away to Leverstock Green in the County Cup the Under 18's South took a 1-0 lead when a header from George Martin found the back of the net via the inside of the far post. Adam jacobs put them further ahead with a penalty after Adam luck had been tripped inside the box. Leverstock Green hit back with two goals to make it 2-2, but with ten minutes to go Adam Luck, with a firm drive gave the South the win with a 3-2 scoreline. The man of the match award went to hard working forward player George Martin.

First point for the North

The Under 18's North picked up their first league point of the season when they drew 2-2 with Stonegrove Park with goals from Ashley Bryant and Tom Pile, david Paton was named man of the match.

Under 14's

Great win for the Under 14's Girls

At home to Tottenham Hotspur, the Under 14's Girls had a fine win by the odd goal in five with a 3-2 scoreline. Scoring the goals for the Under 14's Girls were Demi harris, Lauren Dunbar and Louise Herren.

Under 13's

Nine for Anders

it was an excellent performance from Edward Anders for the Under 13's Warriors, Edward scored 9 (nine) goals in his teams 11-4 victory away to Comet Whites. Also scoring fine goals were Sean Walsh and Sam Forsythe.

w/e 10th October 2010

Under 17's Ladies fight back for all the points

Away to Hitchin Hearts Bells saw the Under 17's Girls go 2-0 down during the first half, but just before half time a fine headed goal from Abigal Kemball-Cooke made it 2-1 at the break. In the second half another goal from Abigal Kemball-Cooke made it 2-2 and this helped to spur on the Ladies with two goals from Christina Freestone, the first from the edge of the box, whilst the other was a simple tap in gave the Under 17's Ladies a fine 4-2 win. Player of the match went to Faith Trounce.

Under 14's Girls win Local Derby

Away to local rivals Harvesters were the Under 14's Girls and they came away with a great 7-4 victory, scoring the goals for the Saints were Lauren Dunbar 3, Demi Harris 2 and Louise Herren 2.

Under 18's Round-up

Carl Biggs struck four goals to help the Under 18's West record a 6-2 win over Harpenden Hawks with further goals coming from Greg Springall and Ryan Mahar.

In a league match agaisnt Boreham Wood the Under 18's South went 1-0 down early in the first half but a goal from Dominic Oliver made it 1-1 at half time. In the second half there were further goals from Adam Jacobs and Laurie Blow for the South to win the match 3-2. The man of the match went to Sam Rogan.

The Under 18's North went in at half time leading 2-0 agaisnt Watford Youth Sports White with goals from Tom Pile and Jasper Morgan. In the second half Morgan scored another to make it 3-0 but the visitors struck back to win 3-4 with a last minute winner.

Under 17's Ladies win again

At home to Northwood were the Under 17's Ladies and after a hard fought match they finally won 7-2 with both Christina Freestone and Abigail Kemball-Cooke scoring a hat trick. The hard working Faith Trounce scored the final goal for the Under 17's whilst the star player went to the exciting midfielder Sammy May.

13's North move into the County Cup third round

At home to Harpenden Colts Phoenic in the County Cup saw the Under 13's North move into the third round after a 7-0 victory. Scoring the goals for the North were callum Clifford 2, matt Harvey, Stuart peet, Josh bean, Nathan Gavens plus one own goal.

w/e 26th September 2010

Grisenthwaite on form

man of the match, Noah Grisenthwaite struck six glorious goals as the Under 15's South defeated Harpenden Vultures 13 - 4. The other goal scorers were Jack Pugh with a hat trick, Gus Mallett 2, James grayson and Jamie Vallero.

Under 10's Girls County Success

In the 1st Round of the County Cup against Hitchin the Under 10's North Girls went in at half time leading one nil but by the final whistle they had scored a further five goals to win the match 6 - 1 following an excellent team performance. Scoring the goals for the young saints were penny Bliss and Lauren Walker with three goals each.

Under 8's

The Under 8's kicked off the season with a f

un match with Panshanger. All involved had a great time and during the day goals were scored by Charlie Patine, Louis Baker-Madoc, Ben Weyman, Ollie Seeby, Danny Anderson, Jake Fleming and Sam Doidge. 

Great Start for Under 17's Ladies

The Under 17's Ladies kicked off the new season with a 12 - 0 away win over local rivals St Albans Rangers with Abigal Kemball-Cooke scoring six goals. Christina Freestone scored five with Sammy May wrapping up the scoreline. Steph Plunkett was named player of the match after a fine game in the back four.

County Cup Wins for Under 13's Sides

City Youth will be well represented in the next round of the County Cup with wins for the Under 13's North, 12 - 3 over John Warner Youth,  Under 13's East  11 - 2 over Cuffley Youth, Under 13's Warriors  3 - 2 over Bovingdon and the Under 13's Boreal who beat Hitchin Comets 5 - .

w/e 12th September 2010

Under 12's

Under 12's Girls win Trophy

The Under 12's Girls came away winners of the tournament after winning two matches and drawing three to win it on points. The goalscorers were Olivia Almond 2, Abbie Sullivan and Kathrine Hatton on her debut for the club. 

Under 11's

Under 10's

The Names Harry

Harry was the name for the Unders 10's North match with Ware Lions, which they won 8 - 1 with all the goals from Harry Smith 3, Harry Shepherd 3, Harry Floyd and Harry Davidson, who was also named man of the match.

St Albans City Warriors won the U13 Junior League Cup in an excellent final against Kings Langley Dragons on 15 May.