The year 10 football team started with a success this year with a 4-3 win over BBA. Missing a couple of players and without having had the chance to practice after school, it always had the potential of being a difficult game. Despite a goal after only 1:06 minutes, the early pressure was with BBA and JCA had to get its defensive skills working early. Two weak goals through lack of concentration led to a 2-1 deficit at half time, this could have been more if not for the solid back four of Zac, Joe Rooney, Luke Hancock and Lonnie Coles, not to mention some fantastic flying saves from Taran! JCA never really got into their stride and played how they can and should.

The half time talk was easy. More width, more passing, keep it simple and determination. The team which came out in the second half was like Cabot of old. The simple stuff being done well, Cabot dominated possession and created numerous goal scoring opportunities. However, with no Jamie Gregory (absent) and Jake Leat picking up an injury during the game, things were made a little more difficult. However some fine passing created some good well worked goals. Kieran Summers had a notable game coming on up front and doing a fine job. Conner Kerr ran down everything in the second half and the midfield was secured up by the rock that is George Watts.

The key to recent year’s success is keeping play simple. It worked before and it worked again in the second half, player of the match was Lonnie Coles. The next game is against Kings oak.

Mr. Thomas