⚽️🌟Match of the Day🌟⚽️
Match Report from Coach Jan: u16 Winton Wanderers vs u16 Urmston Meds
What a game of football this morning — full of passion, quality passing, and end-to-end excitement. Every single Winton Wanderers player turned up with heart, determination, and a real desire to play the right way.
Winton pressed aggressively from the first whistle, and it paid off early when Sam Saju took his chance. A deflection helped it on its way, but they all count, and Winton were deservedly ahead.
Alfie Smith was electric in attack, threading stunning passes through the Urmston back line. He caused so many problems that the only answer the hosts had was to bring him down in the box. He won the penalty, which was saved — but he made up for it later with a well-taken goal.
Urmston responded strongly, playing balls over the top and matching Winton’s intensity, eventually turning the game around to lead 2–1.
A big moment came for debutant Jack Murray, who showed brilliant awareness in the box, timing his run perfectly to tap home within minutes of coming on. A dream debut.
Alfie Lees was unlucky not to score, curling a beautiful effort just the wrong side of the post.
Out wide, Rylan Wolff delivered some superb balls in, linking well with Addison Doyle. It wasn’t Addison’s lucky day in front of goal, but after a few weeks out he brought blistering pace and energy back into the side.
In midfield, Ollie Hemborough battled through injury, covering ground relentlessly and giving the defence space to reorganise. Harrison Bancroft, playing out of position, stepped up brilliantly — calm, composed, and constantly helping Winton regain control of the tempo.
Then came one of the moments of the season: Shay Fisher smashing a world-class finish into the top-left corner. No keeper at this level — or any — is saving that. A serious contender for Goal of the Season.
Defensively, Riley Connell was outstanding again, his confidence growing week by week as he steps into midfield with real authority.
Bartosz Słokà handled Urmston’s dangerous No.10 superbly, showing intelligence and composure, reading the game and sparking counters with smart passing.
Lucas Castle had arguably his best performance yet — fearless in every challenge, using his body well and even pushing up the wing with real intent.
Wade Dayson showed real maturity as captain. When pressured and goaded, he kept his cool, kept the ball, and kept the team focused. A leader’s performance in a tough fixture.
And in goal, Kai Farrington was immense. Despite carrying an injury, he produced his best showing of the season, making several excellent saves and keeping Winton in the contest when it mattered.
After the game, the Urmston Meds coach even reached out to say Winton Wanderers were “easily the best team they’ve faced this season.” Hard to disagree.
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Things to carry into the next game
• Don’t switch off. A few walking spells let Urmston play their way, and that’s where the goals came from.
• Use the subs. If you’re tired or carrying a knock, speak up — that’s what the bench is for.
• Talk more. Their goal today was clearly offside with a player sat on the back post. Call it early, make the ref aware. Decisions may not always go our way, but communication can stop situations before they happen.
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Overall, it was a superb performance from the lads — full of character, quality, and effort.
We go again next week, and we can’t wait to welcome Connor Hoath back into midfield. We’ve missed our big man.
Final score aside, this was a performance to be proud of. Up the Wanderers! MOTM Wade Dayson for his excellent leadership today
Match Report from Coach Jan: u16 Winton Wanderers vs u16 Urmston Meds
What a game of football this morning — full of passion, quality passing, and end-to-end excitement. Every single Winton Wanderers player turned up with heart, determination, and a real desire to play the right way.
Winton pressed aggressively from the first whistle, and it paid off early when Sam Saju took his chance. A deflection helped it on its way, but they all count, and Winton were deservedly ahead.
Alfie Smith was electric in attack, threading stunning passes through the Urmston back line. He caused so many problems that the only answer the hosts had was to bring him down in the box. He won the penalty, which was saved — but he made up for it later with a well-taken goal.
Urmston responded strongly, playing balls over the top and matching Winton’s intensity, eventually turning the game around to lead 2–1.
A big moment came for debutant Jack Murray, who showed brilliant awareness in the box, timing his run perfectly to tap home within minutes of coming on. A dream debut.
Alfie Lees was unlucky not to score, curling a beautiful effort just the wrong side of the post.
Out wide, Rylan Wolff delivered some superb balls in, linking well with Addison Doyle. It wasn’t Addison’s lucky day in front of goal, but after a few weeks out he brought blistering pace and energy back into the side.
In midfield, Ollie Hemborough battled through injury, covering ground relentlessly and giving the defence space to reorganise. Harrison Bancroft, playing out of position, stepped up brilliantly — calm, composed, and constantly helping Winton regain control of the tempo.
Then came one of the moments of the season: Shay Fisher smashing a world-class finish into the top-left corner. No keeper at this level — or any — is saving that. A serious contender for Goal of the Season.
Defensively, Riley Connell was outstanding again, his confidence growing week by week as he steps into midfield with real authority.
Bartosz Słokà handled Urmston’s dangerous No.10 superbly, showing intelligence and composure, reading the game and sparking counters with smart passing.
Lucas Castle had arguably his best performance yet — fearless in every challenge, using his body well and even pushing up the wing with real intent.
Wade Dayson showed real maturity as captain. When pressured and goaded, he kept his cool, kept the ball, and kept the team focused. A leader’s performance in a tough fixture.
And in goal, Kai Farrington was immense. Despite carrying an injury, he produced his best showing of the season, making several excellent saves and keeping Winton in the contest when it mattered.
After the game, the Urmston Meds coach even reached out to say Winton Wanderers were “easily the best team they’ve faced this season.” Hard to disagree.
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Things to carry into the next game
• Don’t switch off. A few walking spells let Urmston play their way, and that’s where the goals came from.
• Use the subs. If you’re tired or carrying a knock, speak up — that’s what the bench is for.
• Talk more. Their goal today was clearly offside with a player sat on the back post. Call it early, make the ref aware. Decisions may not always go our way, but communication can stop situations before they happen.
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Overall, it was a superb performance from the lads — full of character, quality, and effort.
We go again next week, and we can’t wait to welcome Connor Hoath back into midfield. We’ve missed our big man.
Final score aside, this was a performance to be proud of. Up the Wanderers! MOTM Wade Dayson for his excellent leadership today
