GOAL SCORERS 2010/2011 SEASON

• 47 Taylor
• 30 Jack
• 28 Cole
• 24 Tyler
• 22 Dion
• 21 James
• 14 Josh
• 12 Ben
• 4 Sam
• 3 Caleb
• 1 Callum

LEAGUE TABLE 2010/2011 SEASON

	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	GD
1	Bamber Bridge	18	18	0	0	126	9	117	54
2	Ladybridge	18	15	1	2	121	23	98	46
3	BAC/EE	18	13	1	4	120	27	93	40
4	Cadley	18	11	1	6	84	36	48	34
5	Tarleton	18	8	0	10	51	64	-13	24
6	Euxton Villa	18	8	0	10	41	84	-43	24
7	Gillibrand	18	6	2	10	59	72	-13	20
8	Myerscough	18	5	1	12	29	95	-66	16
9	Walmer Br	18	2	2	14	35	111	-76	8
10	Fleetwood Hesk	18	0	0	18	20	165	-145	0

RESULTS 2010/2011 SEASON

2nd Sept - FRIENDLY - Littleborough 0 v 3 Pumas

5th Sept LFA CUP 1ST ROUND - Pumas 9 v 0 Charnock Richard
7th Sept - LEAGUE Pumas 2 v 3 Bamber Bridge Blues

12th Sept - LEAGUE Gillibrand Warriors 0 v 0 Pumas 
14th Sept - LEAGUE Pumas 7 v 4 Euxton Villa
16th Sept - LFA CUP 2ND ROUND Pumas v Spirit of Youth (SoY withdrawn)

3rd Oct - LEAGUE Cadley 1 v 2 Pumas
10th Oct - CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND Ribble Wanderers 0 v 12 Pumas

17th Oct - LFA CUP 3RD ROUND- Ribble Wanderers 0 v 16 Pumas

31st Oct - LEAGUE Pumas 14 v 0 Walmer Bridge
21st Nov - LFA CUP 4TH ROUND Pumas 5 v 0 Longridge Town Juniors
9th Jan LFA CUP QTR FINALS Pumas 5 v 0 Winstanley
23rd Jan LFA CUP SEMI FINAL Bamber Bridge 0 v 2 Pumas
20th Feb LEAGUE Fleetwood Hesketh 1 v 18 Pumas
27th Feb CLJFL CUP 2nd ROUND Pumas 6 v 0 WalmerBridge

4th Mar (Fri) LFA CUP FINAL Pumas 5 v 3 Holker Old Boys
6th Mar CLJFL QTR FINAL Lostock Hall 0 v 17 Pumas
13th Mar CLJFL SEMI FINAL Pumas 6 v 1 BAC/EE

27th Mar LEAGUE Pumas 11 v 0 Myerscough Juniors

3rd April CLJFL FINAL Bamber Bridge 0 v 4 Pumas

5th April TUES LEAGUE Pumas 6 v 3 Gillibrand

7th April THURS LEAGUE Myerscough 0 v 7 Pumas

10th April LEAGUE Walmer Bridge 0 v 14 Pumas

12th April TUES LEAGUE BAC/EE 4 v 6 Pumas

14th April THURS LEAGUE Pumas 1 v 0 Fleetwood Hesketh  FLEETWOOD WITHDRAWN

19th April TUES LEAGUE Euxton Villa 0 v 12 Pumas

26th April TUES LEAGUE Bamber Bridge 1 v 0 Pumas

28th April THURS LEAGUE Tarleton 0 v 3 Pumas

1st May LEAGUE Pumas 7 v 4 Cadley

3rd May TUES LEAGUE Pumas 8 v 0 Tarleton

5th May THURS LEAGUE Pumas 3 v 2 BAC/EE

24th May FRIENDLY Pumas 4 v 0 Ashton

Karl

Karl spoke with all the parents this afternoon after the game against Cadley to announce that due to increasing work commitments and an impending operation, he would be stepping down from all coaching duties with the Pumas forthwith.

We would like to put on record our personal thanks to Karl for all the time and effort he’s taken in coaching Conor over the years - you are a top man Karl and your input into Conor’s goalkeeping will definitely be missed.

Good luck with the operation and we look forward to seeing you on the “other side” of the pitch in future games supporting Ben and the team in your alternative role as a parent.

Gordon, Lorraine and Conor

Ladybridge Pumas V Bamber Bridge Blues

The first league game of the season pitted last year’s league champions against the runners up. This match was never going to be one for the faint hearted. Both teams, coaching staff and respective supporters were very much on edge as we all knew that there was not going to be too much in it, and so it proved. The game started at a 100mph with Jack for the Pumas going on a great run down the left after a minute but his cross into the box just flashed over the keeper’s right hand post. The first ten minutes saw both teams enjoy periods of possession and territory but neither team really took the game by the scruff of the neck and a less than perfect playing surface didn’t help matters in this regard. The first goal came from a set piece which would set the tone for the rest of the game and it was the Pumas that opened the scoring. The first corner of the game was taken by Jack and his usual excellent delivery found Taylors head and the back of the net. Pumas 1-0.

Tyler up front was causing the BB defence all sorts of problems and his hold up play and strength was pleasing to watch and reminded me of the Bolton Captain Kevin Davies. Pumas then had another opportunity when a lively Taylor made an excellent run down the flank but his dangerous cross was cleared well by the BB defence. BB were slowly making progress into Pumas territory as the half went on and they always looked dangerous on the counter attack. However two free kicks in a five minute spell from BB changed the course of the first half. On both occasions from about thirty yards the BB player was able to cause our keeper, Conor, no end of problems. He was not able enough to keep hold of the ball on the first free kick and the BB attacker pounced on the loose ball to hammer home from short distance. 1-1.

The second free kick was just too accurate and a tadge too high for Conor and he had to pick the ball out of the net again. 1-2.

Matt our defender was forced out of the game after his hand was accidently stepped on. Matt had to attend A&E straight after the game with a heavily bruised hand. Fortunately I can report that there is no break and he can attend his first day at senior school this morning! The last five minutes of the first half saw the Pumas valiantly try and force the equalizer with good work by both Taylor and Jack coming to nothing.

Half Time 1-2

The coaching staff of both teams certainly revved their respective players up during the interval and the pace was probably quicker than in the first half. BB started the half well and forced some good defensive work out of Lewis and Sam but this early pressure was seen off with no real threat to the Pumas goal. Jack had been causing the BB defence all sorts of problems throughout the game and on two separate occasions dangerous crosses into the BB box came to nothing, would the Pumas regret these wasted opportunities? BB were still very threatening on the counter and they had a couple of good efforts in the next 10 minute period with one cross testing Conor’s handling to the full. The next goal was scored by the Pumas and again it came from a set piece play. Caleb’s free kick from 35 yards came out to James whose shot was deflected past the BB keeper for the Pumas 2nd. 2-2.

Pumas continued to press forward after the goal and Jack, Tyler and Cole all had efforts in the area and another free kick from Caleb caused panic at the heart of the BB defence but they were resolute and repelled all this pressure effectively. The pivotal moment in the match came with about 5 mins of normal time remaining and it would end in heartbreak for the home team. A familiar set piece from a free kick from the powerful BB player resulted in loose handling again from Conor and into the back of his net. 2-3.

Unfortunately there wasn’t enough time left for the Pumas to mount a significant fight back although a late effort for the Pumas was disallowed correctly for offside. The game finished 3-2 to BB and they have snatched the first 3 points of the season from one of their fiercest rivals, so they will have gone home very happy. I cannot say with hand on heart that their overall play deserved it but they found a way to win and as we all know possession and chances do not win games, but hey that’s football!

I’m sure the Pumas will be hoping to bounce straight back on Sunday and all the players, especially our new lads, will have learnt a great deal from taking on and ultimately losing to an effective and dangerous team like BB.

I think it is also very important to mention that I thought that the young referee was a real credit to his profession and both sets of supporters (me included) and coaches need to respect his decisions as he can only give what he sees!

The Pumas and the Blues are both excellent teams that are backed by dedicated coaches and a passionate support that I know will probably never see eye to eye on anything that happens on the pitch, but I genuinely hope that there is a grudging respect for each other after the game (I know BB monitor these reports as I do theirs ha ha) as both teams have some real talent within them and I’m sure that at the end of the season we’ll both be in the mix for the league title.

Of course we will look forward to the return match against the Blues as these are the type of games that we all love to be a part of rather than the less competitive 8,9 or 10 nil scorelines we both get involved in from time to time.

Gordon

Ladybridge Pumas v Charnock Richard - 1st Round Lancashire Cup

A bright and sunny morning greeted both teams to the Pumas new home for this season at Ladybridge Lane. Josh, Callum and Cole were on the bench at the start of the game. The match started brightly for the home team with a couple of efforts in the early minutes from both Taylor and James. Dion and Tyler were looking lively up front and Dion came close to opening the scoring after a cross/shot hit the crossbar after 8 mins. Pumas continued with good pressure and the CR defence, particularly their goalkeeper, were doing well to repel this offensive effort. Taylor, Ben and Lewis were looking sharp in the midfield and continued to drive the team forward. The deadlock was eventually broken after 10 mins by an excellent effort from 15 yards by one of our new boys Taylor. Pumas 1-0.

Taylor went from scorer to provider shortly after as his cross, after a rampaging run down the right, found Jack lurking in the box to coolly head home from close range for Pumas 2nd.

Pumas 2-0.

Pumas dominance was really telling during the next 10 minute period and after a goalmouth scramble from a corner, last season’s top scorer Dion found the back of the net for his first of the season. Pumas 3-0.

Jack nets again after an excellent cross from Caleb. Pumas 4-0.

Conor had not been tested in the half so far but his goal was threatened when CR’s tricky No 11 was unlucky to see his shot go just wide of Conor’s left hand post after 25 mins. Pumas completed the scoring in the first period with Jacks third goal of the half. Pumas 5-0 half time.

The pattern of play at the start of the 2nd half was pretty similar to the 1st with the Pumas controlling possession and territory. Cole scored the first goal of the 2nd period with a screaming effort from 20 yards out that the excellent CR keeper had no chance with. Pumas 6-0.

The next ten minutes saw the opposition enjoy their best period of pressure so far in the game and tested Conor and his defensive unit of Sam, Caleb and Matty to the full. They all proved up to the task doing well to restrict and prevent the CR attack scoring. Jack capped off a fine overall display by adding two further goals to make his tally an impressive five in the game and put the Pumas score to 8-0.

The CR team continued to battle to the end and their resolve and effort to try and pinch a consolation goal never wavered. However the scoring in the game was brought to a close by a goal from Josh from a corner taken by Jack. Pumas 9-0 Full Time.

A good solid performance by the Pumas squad this morning with all the lads getting important game time in before the Premier League opener on Tuesday. I’m sure all the Pumas team, coaching staff and support would join me in wishing the Charnock Richard team a successful league campaign this season in the Central Lancs A section.

Gordon

RESULTS 2009-2010

Sept 6th Euxton Villa 1 v 8 Ladybridge Pumas (mini league)
Sept 13th Ladybridge Pumas 4 v 0 Brinscough Village (mini league)
Sept 20th Ladybridge Pumas 7 v 1 Charnock Richard (mini league)
Sept 27th Penwortham St Teresas 1 v 3 Ladybridge Pumas
Oct 4th Longridge Town 2 v 6 Ladybridge Pumas
Oct 11th Hoole 1 v 4 Ladybridge Pumas
Oct 18th Ladybridge Pumas 3 v 2 BAC/EE Preston
Oct 27th FRIENDLY Oldham 0 v 3 Ladybridge Pumas
Nov 15th Ladybridge Pumas 3 v 1 Cadley
Nov 22nd Ladybridge Pumas 9 v 1 Penwortham
Dec 13th BAC/EE 1 v 2 Ladybridge Pumas
Jan 24th Bamber Bridge 0 v 2 Ladybridge Pumas
Feb 7th Euxton Villa 1 v 4 Ladybridge Pumas CUP 1st ROUND
Feb 21st Tarleton Corinthians 0 v 8 Ladybridge Pumas
Feb 28th Ladybridge Pumas 5 v 0 Hoole Utd
Mar 14th Ladybridge Pumas 20 v 1 Lostock Hall Juniors CUP 2nd ROUND
Mar 21st BAC/EE 2 v 2 Ladybridge Pumas after ET Ladybridge win 6-5 on pens) CUP QUARTER FINAL
Apr 11th Ladybridge Pumas 7 v 0 Tarleton Corinthians
Apr 18th Ladybridge Pumas 2 v 1 Gillibrand Warriors CUP SEMI FINAL
Apr 22nd Ladybridge Pumas 4 v 1 Longridge Town
Apr 25th Ladybridge Pumas 0 v 2 Bamber Bridge CUP FINAL Apr 28th Cadley 1 v 3 Ladybridge Pumas
May 6th Ladybridge Pumas 1 v 3 Bamber Bridge
May 25th Ladybridge Bonanza