The latest excellent news is that LRHC are now to be based back in Letchworth again as from 1st September 07. The new training venue is:
North Herts Leisure Centre
Letchworth
Herts
Training times for age 9yrs & over is Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
Just turn up with some skates inline or quads.
EARLY ANNOUNCEMENT
This years club presentation day & BBQ at Cosgrove lakes near Milton Keynes will be held on Saturday 13th October 2007. Put it in your diary so your not on holiday for that day as we want as many people as possible to attend again this year. As in previous years Keith Allen has his speed boat available to tow you round the lake on the inflatables. The BBQ’s will also be going all day so bring some food & lets hope for good weather !
Robert Broadley (Capt)
Nick Flint
Colin Marshall
Jake Mansfield
Adam Allinson
Kingsley Shah
Michael Adams (G/K)
First game against Cambridge:
Cambridge-4, Letchworth-2 (Scorers were Adam & Jake with one each)
Second game against Bury:
Bury-7, Letchworth-1 (Nick scored the only goal)
Third game against Ely Green:
Ely Green-2, Letchworth-3 (Scorers were Robert,Jake & Nick with one each)
Just a brief report.
Jake Mansfield and Adam Allinson (LRHC Minors) continued their support of the EC select team by taking part in the Minors Cup Qualifiers held at Manningtree Sports Centre on the 27th January 2007. Unfortunately Frankie is still unable to play due to broken bones, so get well soon.
EC played in pool A against Kings Lynn, Ely A, and Colchester.
They won the first game against Colchester 7-1 with Adam scoring one for the team. Both teams played well with some good passing and movement. Colchester’s keeper prevented the score line from becoming wider by saving numerous attempts on goal.
The second game against Kings Lynn was a little different, EC lost 5-0. Kings Lynn played really well as a team and they all played at a good standard. The keeper was also big and strong. EC played well but the difference in the team play and the ability of the keeper kept Kings Lynn on top. A good game to watch.
The third game against Ely A was also a good game to watch, albeit EC lost 14-2. Adam scored both goals, but the ability of the two Letchworth boys, Jake and Adam pulled the team together.
EC came 3rd within their group and finished up playing against Cottenham in their final game during the 2nd phase of the tournament. I am glad to say we won 7-0, Jake scoring 1 and Adam 3. Adam and Jake played defensive roles during most of the games and were given the luxury in this game of trying to set most of the other EC team mates up with a goal.
A long but enjoyable day out, I know the boys enjoyed it.
Well done to EC and well done to Jake and Adam. Hope to see Frankie back in the team soon.
Cheers
Kevin.
Robert Broadley (Capt)
Colin Marshall
Nick Flint
Adam Allinson
Jake Mansfield
Kingsley Shah (Sub)
Michael Adams (GK)
Letchworth V Peterboro A:
Letchworth started nervously knocking the ball around trying to make some space but the peterboro team seem to easily intercept some of our passes & race towards our goal. Michael had to make some early saves but eventually they scored from an accurate flick past him. We put some good moves together but couldnt get the ball past Sam the big peterboro goal keeper, he was everywhere ! There was two refs on this time so peterboro couldnt get away with most of there usual ‘tricks’ with the proof being midway in the first half one of the peterboro players was cautioned by the ref right in front of me he said “leave his skates alone & play the ball right” Say no more ! We had time out to try & reafirm the tacticts but Peterboro eventally scored two more ending the first half 3-0 up.
In the second half Letchworth came out with a desire to win & put more effort in to score coming close on many occasions but Sam just seemed to have the edge. Nick made a good run getting in front of goal & blasted it into the back of there net 3-1. Time out again. Minutes later Colin got a penalty & scored 3-2 but peterboro tore our defence apart scoring two more past Michael to make it 5-2. We werent finished yet as Robert found the back of the net to finish the game Peterboro 5-Letchworth 3.
Its a pity the lads didnt play the first half like they did in the second half, then they could have won the game !
Oh well there’s allways next time !
ATB
Paul Adams