Maidenhead U14 Girls won a tight match 3-2 over cup rivals Wargrave on Sat 16 Nov. Maidenhead took a 2-0 lead initially with goals from Charlie Potter and Becky Tinnelly. Wargrave came back into it with 2 goals in the second half and it took a spectacular run around three players for Becky Tinnelly to finish the game off for Maidnehead. The girls are still unbeaten!

Coach Andy said “It was especially pleasing to win today as we have 2 players out injured and a couple of players playing in new positions for the first time. “

Sofia Vicarelli has only joined the team recently and played with real tenacity, chasing every ball and hassling all opponents. Violet Kingston-Wheeler had her best game for the team so far, not letting anyone past and with some great interceptions against the attacking players.

Maidenhead girls are now guaranteed a semi final spot in the Berkshire County Girls Football League Cup competition.

In other news parent Steve found this photo on his phone from 4/5 years ago from a mixed age group Maidenhead Tournament team…..cute eh.

Maidenhead U14 Girls beat Laurel Park 10-0 in the Berkshire County League Cup on Saturday 9th November

It’s difficult to know what is more pleasing for the girls:

1. Another clean sheet
2. U14 Girls are still undefeated this season
3. Great possession and passing/control from all players
4. Good parent support in chilly conditions…
5. 6 goals from Becky Tinnelly! (A team record for one player we think)
6. 2 goals from Emily McMaster, 1 from Rebekah Hesketh and Sofia Lacey each

Another big win for Maidenhead U14 Girls away at Laurel Park

They shot, they scored! Again, again and again…!!!
It was another impressive win for the U14 Girls as they sailed through the first round of the Berks & Bucks county cup tournament with a 9-0 win over Laurel Park.

With Maidenhead maintaining possession for the majority of the match Laurel park struggled to get a foothold against a team who played with great discipline and clinical control throughout.

Relentless in attack and solid in defence they slotted in 6 goals in the first half and 3 in the second.

Goals scored by Becky Tinnelly 4 Charlie Potter 3, Sofia Lacey 1 & Emily McMaster 1

A special mention also needs to go to goal keeper Lilly May Shepherd for a seasons best performance and an impressive assist to one of Charlie  potters goal with a huge kick right to the feet of Potter who ran in the goal with premier league quality.  Bring it on girls!!!!

Maidenhead U14 Girls top Division 1, undefeated still, with a record 10-1 win at Ascot United on Saturday 12 October.

In very, very, wet conditions Maidenhead U14 girls focussed on maintaining possession and frequent back passing to reset play. They then demonstrated outstanding passing and control to score a number of goals as a result of 7/8/9 consecutive passes. Coach Andy wanted to try out a different formation with 3 up front and 3 at the back (Violet Kinston-Wheeler (captain for the day), Laila Knowles and Emily McCartney) with Dani Yakubovich in a sweeper role. It worked against this opposition but won’t necessarily work against every team in the league. Goals were scored by 5 different girls, really showing the attacking talent across the team. Becky Tinnelly (3), Emily McMaster (3), Charlie Potter (2), Hattie Parkinson (1), Georgina Evans (1).

The U14 girls are now 3 points clear in Division 1 of the Berkshire County Girls Football League – as the League now takes a short break with Cup matches.

Maidenhead U14 Girls continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-0 demolition of last years Berkshire Division 1 league winners Thatcham Town. This puts the U14 Maidenhead girls at the top of the table after playing arguably the hardest 2 teams in the league in the first 2 games.

The girls were proud of their performance in warm conditions and the coaches were especially proud of the clean sheet! Lily May Shepard had an outstanding game with great decision making and all of the girls stepped up their performance and possession focus.

Becky Tinnelly scored the first goal which was soon followed by an outrageous goal from a huge distance from Dani Yakubovich. Emily McMaster finished the contest with the final goal.

Great support was given on the day by parents and many thanks to linesman volunteer Toby Potter.

The girls have all now chosen a personal goal for the season ahead and by the looks of things they’re already on track….

Maidenhead U14 Girls started the season with a superb 4-2 win over traditionally strong local rivals Wargrave. The game saw 3 girls make strong club debuts – Hattie Parkinson, Becky Tinnelly and Violet Kinston-Wheeler made a big difference to the teams performance and are very welcome in the team. Becky Tinnelly and Emily McMaster each scored 2 goals and the 26 degree temperature meant that with no subs the team got a great fitness workout! Coach Andy wants the girls to focus on maintaining possession and communication this season….

Last season Maidenhead lost to Wargrave 2-1 and 6-1 so the girls can rightly be proud of a great first result. Next up Thatcham Town – who won the league last season…..

23 teams from across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey and Hertforshire entered the Maidenhead U13 and U12 Girls home tournaments on Sat 6^th July and Sunday 7^th July 2019. For the first time ever both the U13 and U12 were tournament winners – Double Champions.

The U13/U12 full squad of c14 players were magnificent in their commitment, hard work and skillful play. Their control, physicality when needed, accuracy and power was what made the difference in a number of tight matches and also won them 2 penalty shootouts in knock-out phases.

Maidenhead U13 Girls (Blue) were undefeated, not conceding any goals in normal time, beating 2 strong Denham teams in the Semi Final and Final (1-0) to be crowned champions for the first time at this age group. (Last year the girls lost in the final on pens to a very strong Ascot team.) What was even more impressive is that both U13 teams had no substitutes available and one player coming back from a 3 day illness. Coach Andy had these words at the end “I am now retired – cannot take the pressure anymore” (he’s kidding, and of course the girls won’t let him retire)

Maidenhead U12 Girls (White) were also undefeated, didn’t concede a goal in normal time and won the final in style with a stylish and comfortable 2-0 victory following an easy 3-0 Semi Final win. Teams conquered included Marlow, Epsom and Ewell, Berkhampstead, Ruislip and Wargrave. It’s worth noting that this age group have now won their age group 3 years in a row Can they both do it again next year?!

It’s simply impossible to call out individuals as it was a massive effort from the U13/12 whites and the blues to support each other, with help from a number of Under 11s playing up in the U12s too. To have clean sheets across the board was super impressive for all the GKs too. To put out 2 teams at each age group and be competitive in both teams was great to see and meant all the girls who were available got lots of match/play time. A number of coaches from other teams were also very complimentary about the girls play and attitude.

The tournament generally was a huge success with c 250 teams overall visiting, with U13/12 parents Jennie and Steve running the results and website and volunteer management respectively. Many other U13/12 parents and spouses did big volunteering shifts too mowing, running the car park and refreshments and putting up goals. Thanks to everyone involved. A real team effort. The girls also enjoyed the sunshine, playground, BBQ, sweets and ice creams….and the football of course

Last training this Friday 12^th July before a 4/5 week summer training break.