THETFORD TOWN RES 8 WOODBRIDGE TOWN RES 1     19 Jan 2012

Losing the toss Woodbridge had to playing up the hill, in to the wind and rain, Thetford took full advantage, going in at half time 5 -1 up. Woodbridge Manager Carl Pike left his young side in no doubt about his feeling on the matter. It took Thetford 21mins to take the lead when Woodbridge failed to defend a corner, 3 mins later a wind assisted 35 yard screamer made it 2-0. Woodbridge started a passing move 31 mins in their own half, several passes later George Baldry side footed home 2 -1.Thetford put Woodbridge youngsters well in their place with three further goals in 7mins, had this been a boxing match the fight would have been stopped. HT 5 -1

Credit to the Woodbridge players now playing with the wind against their backs, looked a different side by rolling their sleeves up and competing. It may have been the thought of more home truths at full time from Woodbridge Manager Carl Pike that was driving them on. Two under 18 players Harry Cole and George Cooper both earned praise for raising their second half games, especially as at times this game was very physical. Three further goals 55, 59, 75 mins from Thetford and Woodbridge Jono Fryatt hitting the post 85mins when it looked easier to score, would have rewarded an improved second half team performance by Woodbridge. FT 8-1

When you have talented players who collectively do not perform, opponents will take advantage of you, Woodbridge Manager Carl Pike spoke to his players at half time about responsibility, accountability and pride when working as a team, from this, even with the game beyond us, we did improved second half and finished strongly, which Woodbridge Manager Carl Pike will take as a positive in to the next game against Dereham Town.

Woodbridge Res Team Norris, Langfield, Baalham, Cole, Cooper, Moss, Greenwood, Baldock (Watson) Baldry (Dunnett) Fryatt, Keeble (White).

Next Game Saturday 11^th February 2012 Away to Great Yarmouth  Town KO 3.00pm.

 WOODBRIDGE TOWN RES 9 WHITTON UTD RES 0       07 Jan 2012

Woodbridge Town Reserves fielded eight players with first team experience & with the first team having no game, Whitton were completely outclassed.

After 6 minutes James Hubbard's shot was cleared off the line but after 10 minutes he opened the scoring as he headed in from a right wing corner. 3 minutes later the Woodpeckers made it 2-0 when Mark Roper headed in from a left wing cross from Alex Greggor. After 18 minutes Hubbard crossed for Greggor to shoot just wide as the home side dominated. Jonathan Fryatt's dribble and shot after 21 minutes resulted in him hitting the post with the keeper beaten. After 36 minutes Hubbard's powerful header was on target. The Whitton goalkeeper was carried off after 39 minutes after an earlier accidental collision with the always dangerous Hubbard. 2 minutes later he scored his second goal as he slotted a through ball home and shortly afterwards shot over as he sought a well deserved hatrick.

The Woodpeckers made it 4-0 after 47 minutes when Aaron Greenwood brilliantly lobbed over the goalkeeper from the edge of the penalty area. 2 minutes later the same player increased the lead with a fine shot from 25 yards. After 57 minutes Hubbard crossed for Greggor to make it 6. Hubbard came close again after 62 minutes when his shot hit the post. Greenwood crossed after 73 minutes for unlucky Hubbard to shoot wide. Substitute Jamie Garwood made it 7-0 after 74 minutes when he shot home from an acute angle. Kelsey Trotter was on target after 75 minutes, but 5 minutes later he made no mistake to shoot home after a Mark Roper lay-off. He then scored a second after 82 minutes with a half-volley to make it 9-0. Hubbard had further attempts on goal but could not get his hatrick or a double figure score for the Woodpeckers.                

 WOODBRIDGE RES. 6 DEBENHAM LC RES. 0                 28 DEC 11

Skipper Moss won the toss for Woodbridge and opted to play in to the wind, there was an energy and determination right from the start which Debenham found difficult to contain. Woodbridge midfielder Greggor hit the bottom of the upright on 9 mins. Fryatt was up ended in the penalty area for Ray, on 11mins, to put Woodbridge one up from the spot kick. A fantastic save by the Debenham keeper on 23mins gave a corner, from which a fearless header at the far post by Fryatt made it 2-0. Debenham in all fairness tried to up their game by closing down much quicker and getting a foot in, which resulted in some strong tackles from both sides, the Referee used cautions for a Debenham player and Woodbridge Baldock to calm the situation. Forwards Ray with his hold up link play and Fryatt always on the move was giving the Debenham defence all sorts of issues, but on 36 mins it was Keeble playing out wide left who found himself in a central position working with Ray and Fryatt, to shoot home goal number three. Woodbridge weren’t done yet, instead of the usual passing the ball via the midfield, after 41mins Langfield’s inch perfect pass, all of 35 yards in to the right hand channel for Fryatt to control, drive in to the penalty area, then steady himself and fire a fierce shot for his second and Woodbridge’s fourth.
Worthy of a mention in this half, much to the delight and amusement of the home crowd when in front of them, Woodbridge Club Assistant Steve Baldock whilst running the line, for no apparent reason fell over in the mud. As one supporter kindly pointed out, four nil up, lino falling over, well worth the £2 entry monies.
HT 4-0

Woodbridge started the second half with Manager Carl Pike’s instructions to keep the work rate up and make sure the next goal didn’t give Debenham any hopes of a comeback, it took just 8mins for Keeble to unlock the Debenham defence with a vision short pass that Fryatt step in to, look to see if the flag had stayed down round the keeper and side footed home for his hat trick. Greenwood was listening to his Manager and making it happen to keep the work rate up, when on 70 mins as a defender went to steady himself in the goal area before clearing, Greenwood like a flash took the ball and with good strength to hold off the rescue tackle slotted home Woodbridge sixth and final goal. Debenham could have robbed the home side of a clean sheet when they hit the post, with nearly the last kick of the game.
FT 6-0

Woodbridge changing room was a happy place to be after the game, so often this season we have played some excellent football but no points to show for it, tonight ruthless in front of goal, controlled in midfield and organised at the back, for these young players they should all be looking to continue to improve and enjoy their football in 2012.

Woodbridge Res: - Norris (17th Birthday Boy) Watson, Baldock (Garwood) Jackson, Langfield, Moss (Capt) Greenwood, Greggor, Fryatt (White) Ray, Keeble and Scott
Next game home----- Saturday 7th January 2012 at Nocutts Park with the visit of Whitton United Res KO 15.00hrs.
 

 IPSWICH WANDERERS RES. 4 WOODBRIDGE RES. 3       17 DEC 11

Wanderers fielded a few new faces from when the two teams meet in league at Notcutts four weeks ago. Woodbridge went their customary one goal down before starting to play their pleasing on the eye style, George Baldry scoring Woodpecker’s only goal of the first half. HT 2-1

Goals by Danny Jackson and Jono Fryatt who scored within five minutes of coming off the bench, this sixteen year old cannot stop scoring at the moment and long may it continue. Louis Crisp playing in centre midfield for the first time this season, showed another side of his game with a mature performance above his young years and teenager Ryan Keeble worked hard to get on the ball as often he could. However a lot of good work was undone with gift wrapped opportunities given to our hosts for them to claim all three points.
FT 4-3
Woodbridge Res Team;- Norris, Langfield, Moss, Adjei-Henneh, Keeble, Baalham, Jackson, Greenwood, Crisp, Ross, Baldry, Garwood , Baldock, Fryatt.

Woodbridge Reserves would like to wish everyone who have supported and encouraged them so far this season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Next up---------Debenham LC Reserves at Notcutts KO 7.30pm on 29th December 2011

 WOODBRIDGE TOWN RES. 0 NEEDHAM MARKET RES. 3    10 DEC 11

The old saying “goals change games” was spot on for Needham Markets second on 56 minutes, a free kick was lofted in to the Woodbridge penalty area for the Needham centre half to head home, this allowed Needham to defend in numbers their two goal advantage for long periods of the second half. Joe Langfield was instrumental as the instigator of several moves for Woodbridge down the right hand side with Aaron Greenwood showing his pace, but often Needham defended his crosses well. Needham mastered the art of getting bodies in the way of goal bound shots and Ryan Keeble on 84mins had one such block spin goal wards, only for Needham keeper Ben Lancaster, after losing his footing, save one handed to the amazement of all watching. Had Woodbridge scored this would have made the last 6 minutes very tense, however Needham forward Taylor Poole got his reward for his hard work with a header on 90 minute, taking the pressure of his team. The score line didn’t reflex the closeness of the two sides over the ninety minutes , having said that Woodbridge failed to finish in front of goal and as already stated in this report “goals change games”

Woodbridge can take a lot of positives from this game, fitness levels, ball retention and quality of passing, all demonstrate why these players, if they can keep these high standards, have a bright future at step five or above in non league football.

Woodbridge Reserve Team:- Norris, Langfield, Moss, Stewart (Keeble) Baalham, Jackson, Greenwood, Greggor, Ross, Baldry, Crisp, Garwood not used, Winters not used.

Next week Ipswich Wanderers Reserves at Humber Doucy Lane KO 3.00pm.

 WHITTON UTD RES. 3 WOODBRIDGE TOWN RES. 2    03 DEC 11

 WOODBRIDGE TOWN RES 1 NORWICH UTD RES 1         26 NOV 11

Norwich drew level after three minutes of the restart, both sides then worked hard to create an advantage, on 87minutes Jono Fryatt thought his goal bound shot was a winner, only to see it tipped over the bar by the impressive Norwich keeper, Norwich then went down the other end and hit the post.

Woodbridge Manager Carl Pike praised his young side for their movement, passing and tempo which for long periods of the game, was of the highest standard.

Next week the short trip to Whitton United Res, King George V ground KO 3pm.

Woodbridge Town Reserves Team:- Norris, Langfield, Baalham, Adeji-Henneh, Lummis, Moss, Greenwood, Garwood, Fryatt, Dunnett, Ross, Keeble, White, Callis.
 

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