5 - 1

Brymbo 0 vs Johnstown YFC 5 (29.03.08)

Everyone focussed on the job in hand today with Johnstown committed to their non stop attacking style and keen to set the record straight found themselves with a renewed confidence and were back to winning ways.

Man of the Match
George Roberts

Johnstown YFC 2 vs. FC Borras Rangers 2 (22.03.08)

Tight game, first half all of the possession was Johnstown, well played the under 13's and Tristan scoring again after coming on as a sub in the second half.

Man of the Match
Jamie Bartlett

Brickfield Rangers 1 vs. Johnstown YFC under 13's 8 (09.02.08)

Great result today for the boys with Matty Jones opening and also scoring a great free kick which flew into the top left hand corner to make it 2 to the visitors, Dean Williams never to shy away when opportunity knocks made it 4 - 0 before half time.

With Dean completing his hat trick and goals coming from Josh Millington, Alex Williams and sub Tristan Richards Johnstown enjoyed the outing, however a fine goal from a Brick field midfielder proved that the home side consistently pressed throughout the match.

JYFC U13's back four once again proved their strength and character as George Roberts leadership at the back and Jack Roberts superb tackling demonstrated this defensive partnership is second to none.

Dean Lewis and Alex Williams aggressive and non stop winning mentality is a perfect recipe for future games.

Well done Matty Smith constantly looking to lay the ball off for a goal hungry Deano and respect for Harry Jones and Matty Jones who were creative and constructive in the middle of the park with a never say die attitude.

Good play by Tom Reeves who set up Tristan and Bradley Hughes who created one of the neatest passes for Dean's third.
Well done lads, see you Saturday.

Man of the match Harry Jones.

Johnstown Youth under 13's 2 Brymbo under 13's 3 (12.01.08)

Goalscorers: Matty Smith and Brad Hughes.
Brymbo were the better side, Johnstown played better in the 2nd half when they were unlucky with one shot which hit the post and couldn't find the net with 2 free kicks.


Johnstown Youth under 13's 5 Rhosddu under 13's 0 (05.01.08)

First game after the Christmas break and the under 13’s took on Rhosddu at home. Johnstown would not let Rhosddu out of their own half and after the trademark attack by the home side the scoring was opened by Dean Williams strike with Matty Jones left foot shot following close behind to make it 2-0, Bradley Hughes made it 3-0 with Dean getting his second to make it 4 to Johnstown before half time.

A quieter second half from the home side, but great defensively with the back four Alex Williams George Roberts Dean Lewis and Jack Roberts standing strong and repelling any form of attack that was allowed to break through.

Substitutions were made with 20 minutes left and the blu-touch paper was ignited once again as Vito Sardella crossed a perfect ball for Jake Dodd to hit the post.

Josh Millington was fouled in the box and was awarded a penalty late on in the second half and after an awesome display in the centre of defence Jack Roberts was elected by his mates to take the strike, which finished the game off at 5-0. Rhosddu fought hard and had some really good talent and fight about them but the team spirit and unity with this team now into their second league season is second to none.


Borras Park Albion under 14's 7 vs. Johnstown Youth under 13's 1 (15.12.07)

League Cup and top of the under 14's league BPA, 12 months older does make a difference but not to the "never say die" attitude of the under 13's at Johnstown. A tremendous team effort again and a consistent performance throughout the match but with no luck today. Dean Williams lob was an excellent consolation goal but man of the match this week goes to Jack Roberts who was solid at the back.


Coedpoeth 0 vs. Johnstown Youth 9 (08.12.07)

Unfortunately I was unable to make this fixture but responsibility was left with the new assistant manager Gary Lewis who reported a great all round performance from all team players with great goals coming from Dean Williams who netted 5, Josh Millington with 2 and Matty Smith and Matty Jones with one each.
Man of the match must go to Deano Williams scoring a bag full against his old club.


Johnstown Youth F.C. v Ewloe Harriers (N E W F A Cup) (24.11.07)
Man of the Match : Josh Millington


Chirk Youth FC v Johnstown Youth FC (03.11.07)
The under 13’s needed the 3 points from this match and were taking no chances after the brave efforts of Chirk at their last meeting.
However the lightning attack of Johnstown was evident from the kick off never letting up and maintaining their assault throughout the match like 11 Ricky Hattons' in the third round of a title fight.
Great goals coming from Dean Williams, Joshua Millingtgon and Matty Jones but Mathew Smith finishing this season has been clinical.
The whole team performance was solid, reliable and unselfish trusting each other and working together like a military machine.
The end result was inevitable with Johnstown hitting Chirk for 6.

Man of the match Mathew Smith

Chirk Youth 0 Johnstown Youth 6

Johnstown Youth F.C. v Mold (28.10.07)
The under 13’s were expecting this fixture to be a real test and their expectations were justified. Johnstown were electric from the kick off with every player competent in the tasks that lay ahead against last seasons league champions, as usual they attacked with speed and precision with Dean setting up Matty Smith who under pressure from a strong solid Mold defence drove the ball hard and low to make 1- 0, Johnstown kept up the pressure and a late challenge on Dean Williams awarded the home team a penalty which was smashed home by Matty Jones – 2-0. Harry Jones heading to clear off the line in the first half was also a memorable moment.

Mold Juniors hit back twice and were quite physical in the second half of the match but Johnstown were never going to yield and the order of the day was “stand strong, stand proud”.
There was a great defensive display by the back four throughout the match working well together. Jamie Bartlett man of the match was outstanding in goal and Alex Williams worked hard standing in for the injured George.

Good football, good team spirit, good team performance.


Johnstown Youth F.C. v Chirk (13.10.07)
With Chirk at the bottom of the table everyone expected this to be a walkover but that could not have be further from the truth.
Every time Johnstown attacked they were repelled by a Chirk blockade or were ruled offside. The duck was eventually broken before halftime when Dean Williams cleverly lobbed the keeper and Matty Jones dribbled into their defensive stronghold twice in the second half and Dean scoring again to make it four.

Chirk battled throughout the game and made it difficult for us break through, not the best game of football but a real challenge nonetheless

Johnstown Youth 4 Chirk Youth 2

Rhos Aelwyd v Johnstown Youth F.C. (06.10.07)
United v City, Liverpool v Everton, Tottenham v Arsenal, forget it
The biggest derby of the season in youth football with the team firing on all cylinders the scene was set for a demonstration of pure class in the youth football league. The whistle blew to mark the kick off and attacking football from both sides was the order of the day. Rhos Aelwyd went 1-0 in front only for Matty Jones to equalize, after that Matty Smith scored from a corner and Matty J curled in his second making it 1- 3 to Johnstown, Dean Williams always reliable finding the onion bag and Josh Millington scoring late in the second half. Rhos battled throughout and came back strong in the second half but they had not read the script as Johnstown were a little bit special today.
Hats off to Alex W, George R (get that wrist sorted), Jack R, Tom R, Jamie B, Harry J, Dean L and subs who kept up the momentum when they came on Jake D, Callum J, Vito S.

Good luck and best wishes to Bethan J who is leaving the Under 13's after 4 years with Johnstown Youth.
Bethan leaves to concentrate on girls football where she will be able to progress as the extremely talented player she is.

Good Luck from everyone at Johnstown Youth.

Johnstown Youth F.C. v Brickfield Rangers F.C. (29/09/07)
This fixture was going to be a tough one from the start after losing to Brickfield at Court Road at the end of last season.

Kicking off at 10:30 we started well having most of the possession unfortunately we did not take our chances and Brickfield went one up, but a strong display of determination and massive effort saw the score line alter until the teams were drawing 2 – 2 late in the second half with goals from Dean Williams and Matty Smith.

With not much time remaining on the clock Brickfield mounted an all out assault and made it 3 – 2 but the Matty Jones and Harry Jones combination in midfield had not read the script along with battle hardened veterans Josh Millington, Bradley Hughes, Callum Jones, Thomas Reeves, Alex Williams, Jack Roberts, George Roberts, Dean Lewis and Jamie Bartlett pulling out all the stops for Dean to smash home the late equaliser. A great demonstration of youth football played in the right spirit of the game by both sides but Johnstown showed off their never surrender attitude to claw back and salvage a needed point from the game.

Johnstown Youth F. C. 3 – Brickfield Rangers F.C. 3

Johnstown Vets (and Dads) v Johnstown Youth U13’s (22.09.07)
No fixture today however the U 13 squad challenged the old men to a game and with the average age of the vets around 40 years old the youth team assumed it would be a walkover – never assume.
The old men took control of the game early on as they kept possession and passed the ball around like Brazil, Captain Mel Robson Roberts commanding the midfield like Norman Schwartzkopf directing operation desert storm, good display of fitness from Steve Lineker Williams although he promises to bring his glasses for any future fixtures, cracking goals though from Mel and Steve Ronaldo (Reeves) Gary Owen Lewis and Jono Barry Shaw, Kev Pallister Millington was in fine form as centre half and Ryan Raggsy Giggs running down the wings with a bag of Golden Virginia in one hand and an Oxygen tank in the other was a sight I’ll never forget, half time and Gary Owen Lewis and Steve tormented their defence while our own defence went missing as Jaffa tripped over an aggressive daisy and went off before the end, Jono and Gav Edwards now the youngest of the vets punishing the youth team with attacking displays that reminded me of Bodie and Doyle after a Blackpool stag night. Well done to Vito Cudicini having a great game in goal for the vets on his birthday.
Alex one and Dean two, sorry boys – Resistance is futile.

Johnstown Veterans 8 Johnstown Youth U13’s 3

Johnstown Youth F.C. v Llangollen F.C. (15.09.07)
Sat 15th September and weather perfect for our first fixture of the season at home to Llangollen, all players arriving early and keen to shake off the defeat of a pre-season friendly against Park Youth earlier in the week. The players warmed up and after a brief team talk the first eleven were picked and were confident of achieving the first three points of the season unfortunately we were informed that Llan were a player short, this immediately put pressure on the opposition and 5 minutes after kicking off we were 1 – 0 up with Matty picking up a deflection off a Llan defender and slotting in what was the first of a Johnstown onslaught.
All credit to Llangollen with only 10 men on the pitch and playing away from home it was always going to be a struggle for them but Johnstown who were determined to shake off their midweek blues demonstrated their passing and scoring ability with goals coming from Matty J - 7, Dean W - 5, Matty S - 2, Harry J - 1, Alex W - 1, Josh M - 1, Tristan R - 1 and Callum J - 2.

Congratulations to all players that were successful in the County trials.

Johnstown Youth F.C. v Rhos Aelwyd F.C. (08.09.07)
An unexpected phone call from the Rhos Manager prompted me to rally the troops for a match that every player parent and official of both teams would enjoy. The football was great from both sides and with the history of the final and penalty shoot out that awarded victory to Rhos the under 13's were not going to yield. The performance from the back four was strong and Jack's pace proved vital in stopping their striker. It was always going to be a tight game with Rhos coming back well and also showing great spirit but Johnstown held the lead and it finished 5 - 4 to the home team.

Johnstown Youth F.C. v F.C. Borras Rangers (06.09.07)
Last season we were successful against this team three times but each time we have had to work harder against an ever improving Borras side, this fixture was much the same as they had improved, we struggled in the first half and also conceded a goal giving them the edge before we went into the second half. The confidence and team spirit at Johnstown is something else with a different team running out second half and an attacking display that was likened to - the charge of the Light Brigade, and although Borras defended well they could not stop the inevitable with Smithy's composed strike demoralising their defence to finish 1 - 1.

Johnstown Youth F.C. V Coedpoeth United
The under 13 section of the club have recently played three friendly fixtures held at the circle Johnstown, the first was against Coedpoeth United and as we have not met officially in the league for a couple of seasons the players were looking forward to a new challenge.
The players arrived on time but we soon realised we were without both our keepers through injury. Alex volunteered to keep goal and we started, the first half was fast paced with Dean getting a hat trick against his old club, goal also from Matty with Josh scoring in the second half.
The back four must take some credit for the result as they worked hard together as a unit breaking down the strong Coedy attack under the reliable leadership of George. Coedpoeth scored a consolation goal in the second half and battled well the whole game but quick passing play from Johnstown resulted in 5 - 1 to the home side.