KINGSTON League 2011 - 2012

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22^nd April 2012 

Hessle Rangers Colts 1 – 7 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

Beverley Whitestar Athletic clinched their promotion spot, although not before giving their support a scare.  As the first half began Whitestar struggled to get into gear against a determined Hessle side and indeed it was Hessle who threatened early on. Whitestars began to claw their way into the game when Josh Northen and Mikey Ward exchanged passes, presenting an opening for Northen to touch the ball to Alex Ford who whipped in a cross for James Ayre whose shot was blocked and forced away. Despite this promise it was Hessle who took the lead holding onto it to go in at the interval 1-0 up and it could even have been more except for the sparkling form shown once again by Sam Oglesby in the Whitestar goal.

The second half saw Beverley resume their normal standard and a long kick from Oglesby set up Joe Wardill who made no mistake firing into the net 1-1. Wardill was instrumental in the second goal too when his cross was met by strike James Ayre who clipped the ball over the keeper and in to give Whitestar the lead 1-2. Buoyed by this success Beverley moved into overdrive with Kurt Pelham jinking around the home defence before placing the ball low into the corner for 1-3. Captain Mark Kerman cross sailed in for Ayre to nod home for the fourth. Hessle understandably lost a bit of heart and when Alex Ford struck a thunderous shot from outside the box which tested the netting the game was effectively won. Pelham sprung up again finishing off his fine run for number six and when minutes later he was brought down in the box a penalty was the inevitable result. Up stepped midfield dynamo, Luke Melia, who sent the ball crashing into the back of the net for the seventh and final goal. The final whistle sounded and the Whitestar celebrations began! 

Man of the Match

Josh Northen

Goal Scorers

James Ayre 2

Kurt Pelham 2

Alex Ford 1

Joe Wardill 1

Luke Melia 1

Beverley Whitestar U14 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Luke Melia, James Ayre, Max Bentham, Rob Tate, Joe Wardill, Kurt Pelham Nick Johnson and Hari Davison.

15^th April 2012 

Kingsbury 0 – 1 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

Beverley Whitestar Athletic cemented their second place in the league with this determined, classy display in this match against table toppers, Kingsbury. Whitestars knowing that a victory was required played outstanding to a man, with a whole host of superb performances. The game got off to a high tempo start with the bulk of the action taking place in the midfield with both teams trying to carve out opportunities.

Beverley’s first opportunity came when Mark Kerman crossed a fine outswinging ball which evaded the heads of his team mates James Ayre and Luke Melia by centimetres with the goal beckoning. Chances were at a premium with Whitestar’s impenetrable defence operating with great efficiency. Jack Johnson weighed in with one crucial challenge after another whilst Mikey Ward showed great energy and timing in his tackling. Kingsbury forced a corner which was whipped in, however keeper Sam Oglesby was on hand, tipping the ball away from the oncoming forward. Beverley counter attacked when the ever impressive Josh Northen intercepted a Kingsbury through ball sweeping a marvellous pass out to James Ayre wide on the right. Ayre fired a wicked ball across the box where Alex Ford was poised to strike, though the Kingsbury defender intervened producing a first class block and the ball went harmlessly away. The action moved to the Beverley end with Kingsbury flashing a cross shot across the face of the goal setting the pulses racing amongst the Whitestar supporters.  Whitestar were not deterred with Alex Ford and James Ayre exchanging passes on the right before sweeping the ball in to Max Bentham whose lofted volley was clutched onto by the keeper just under the bar.

The second half began with Kingsbury applying the early pressure nevertheless Sam Oglesby having a fine game was equal to everything they could muster. Still the game remained goalless with Beverley needing the win. Rob Tate was introduced to add some craft and guile to proceedings; he cut the ball out to Mark Kerman who drove the ball over where it was met by James Ayre on the half volley with his shot going marginally wide. The tension was mounting when Kurt Pelham, Alex Ford and James Ayre combined with Ayre being fouled on the edge of the area. The resulting free kick came to Harri Davison who latched onto the loose ball with his goal bound shot being deflected wide of the target. Kurt Pelham and Luke Melia continued to perform an invaluable job in midfield breaking up the play, indeed it was Pelham who dribbled forward before laying an intelligent pass out to Alex Ford. Ford’s shot was spilled by the keeper with man of the match, James Ayre, following up to poke the ball over the line 0-1 Beverley.

Beverley had their precious lead and although the final ten minutes seemingly lasted an eternity, Beverley closed the game out meaning they only need to avoid a heavy defeat next week to secure promotion.     

Man of the Match

James Ayre

Goal Scorers

James Ayre

Beverley Whitestar U13 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Jack Johnson, Josh Northern, Matty Clarke,  Mark Kerman, Luke Melia, Mikey Ward, Rob Tate, Max Bentham, Alex Ford, Harri Davison, Kurt Pelham, Joe Wardill, Nick Johnson and James Ayre

18 ^th March 2012 

Molescroft  Cosmo  0 – 11 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

Impressive Beverley Whitestar Athletic took all the honours in todays 11 -0  thrashing of Molescoft Cosmo. Whitestar began well forcing corner after corner, pressuring the Cosmo goal, the Cosmo defence eventually yielding when Alex Ford broke through to get the first for Whitestar, Mark Kerman then broke down the right crossing the ball which was met by Rob Tate for the second, Rob Tate then pressured the Cosmo defence forcing a Cosmo defender to slice the ball into his own net  3- 0 to Whitestar.  Whitestar pressed for a forth, Cosmo were unable to clear the ball out of their penalty area, Kurt Pelham added the forth forced the ball into the net from closed range, Mikey Ward then adding the fifth from close range from yet another corner , Whitestar going in at Half time 5-0..

Whitestar were fast out of the blocks once again in the second half, the sixth goal came when man of the match, Kurt Pelham dribbled through midfield , playing James Ayre in to coolly finish,  Rob Tate then got the seventh , Joe Wardill got the eighth latching onto a cross from Nick Johnson, Joe Wardill got the ninth when he picked the ball up deep in the Cosmo half, his pace taking him past all comers, smashing the ball into the net. Mikey Ward threatened to add  another when he weaved past three defenders into the box, before shooting wide, Max Bentham then shot from just inside the box , the keeper saved well, Kurt Pelham then dribbled through midfield once again to finish for number ten, the eleventh and final goal came from James Ayre who intercepted the ball just outside the box, lashing the ball home giving the goal keeper no chance. .

Cosmo never managed to threaten the Whitestar goal, the Whitestar defence being a match for anything  Cosmo threw at them, the Whitestar defence superbly marshalled by Josh Northen, Matty Clarke and Jack Johnson and Luke Melia holding in midfield.

Man of the Match

Mark Kerman

Goal Scorers

Joe Wardill 2

James Ayre 2

Kurt Pelham 2

Rob Tate 2

Alex Ford 1

Mikey Ward 1

OG 1

Beverley Whitestar U14 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Luke Melia, James Ayre, Max Bentham, Rob Tate, Joe Wardill, Kurt Pelham Nick Johnson

4^th March 2012 

Withernsea 0 – 6 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

As the rain poured down on a miserable Sunday morning Beverley Whitestar Athletic went about the business of grinding out another victory whilst keeping their six consecutive clean sheet.

Whitestar began impressively forcing an early corner. Mark Kerman sent the ball across and it was met by Rob Tate with a powerful header which was tipped round the post by the keeper. The next corner was headed out by the defence only to be met by a thunderous drive by Matty Clarke which whistled marginally over the bar.  Withernsea did threaten too with Sam Oglesby being a match for anything which manged to penetrate the Whitestar defence superbly marshalled by Josh Northen and Jack Johnson. Beverley’s next opportunity came when man of the match, Mark Kerman, sprinted off down the wing, before dragging the ball back and placing another crossfield ball. A half clearance fell to Kurt Pelham whose shot drifted over the crossbar. Pelham’s next effort resulted in the opener as his blocked shot moments later fell to James Ayre who prodded the ball between the sticks 1-0. Another Mark Kerman cross which resulted in number two as James Ayre dummied creating space for Alex Ford who showed a composed head to slot home 2-0. Mikey Ward threatened to add number three when he weaved past three defenders into the box, before seeing his powerful shot saved. The third was not long in coming though when Ward combined well with Alex Ford to lay up a golden chance for James Ayre. Ayre with his goal poaching senses on high alert made no mistake 3-0. The goal of the half came just before the interval when Alex Ford was stood just outside the box when the ball came to him, he flicked the ball up before sending a dipping shot over the keeper for number 4.

The second half saw further attacks on the Withernsea goal with Max Bentham sending a shot from outside the penalty area skimming over the bar, Mark Kerman also had a shot impressively saved just prior to Luke Melia, who was producing yet another accomplished performance in midfield, breaking up the play and tapping the ball intelligently to James Ayre.  Ayre saw his shot parried, nevertheless Mikey ward was on hand to steer the ball in 5-0. Hari Davison displayed some tricky footwork on the right wing on his debut however it was a move on the opposite side of the pitch which produced a fitting finale. Alex Ford grabbed his hat trick  placing a fine shot out of the goalkeeper’s reach into the far corner.  

Man of the Match

Mark Kerman

Goal Scorers

Alex Ford 3

James Ayre 2

Mikey Ward 1

Beverley Whitestar U14 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Luke Melia, James Ayre, Max Bentham, Rob Tate, Joe Wardill, Kurt Pelham Nick Johnson and Hari Davison.

22nd January 2012  

Beverley Whitestar Athletic 6–0 North Ferriby Greens 

Beverley Whitestar Athletic produced probably their finest performance of the season I demolishing promotion rivals, North Ferriby Greens 6-0.

In tough conditions with a swirling wind Beverley worked effectively as a unit taking an early lead when a throw in found its way to Alex Ford on the left wing. Ford swung his boot at the ball and it literally sailed into the net for 1-0. Whitestars drove forward and when captain, Mark Kerman, sliced open the Ferriby defence with a superb pass Ford looked as though he may add to his tally. This time the keeper denied him yet the pressure was mounting. Defender Jack Johnson fed the pacey James Ayre who took the ball down the lines before seeing the wind thwart his cross when a goal seemed likely. When Ferriby did get the opportunity to attack it was snuffed out by the uncompromising Whitestar defence and this was epitomised by Josh Northen when after intercepting a through ball, he then dummied the attacker, carried the ball forward before passing to the Whitestar’s midfield. It was the impressive Northen who carved open the next chance for Athletic when he laid his pass into the path of Alex Ford who flashed his shot goalbound only to see it strike the post. Ferriby were hanging on and when Ayre again sprinted down the lines before squaring the ball across the box. It was met by the in rushing Mikey Ward whose sliding shot struck the opposite post. The Ferriby resistance was unlocked for the seemingly inevitable second goal when Max Bentham passed around a defender for Alex Ford to clip the ball over the keeper 2-0. Moments later when James Ayre was dragged down in the penalty area the referee pointed to the spot. Alex Ford was coolness personified as he placed his penalty wide of the keeper for 3-0. One more goal was to follow before the interval coming when man of the match, Luke Melia, characteristically won the ball in midfield, passed to Mikey Ward who in turn found James Ayre whose fierce shot hit the net at speed.

Beverley continued to control the second half with goalkeeper, Sam Oglesby, equal to anything Ferriby could muster. Matty Clarke and Alex Watson helped marshall the defence into keeping a fourth consecutive clean sheet with Callum Williams and Nick Johnson adding some second half craft and energy into the midfield. Whitestars were rewarded when Ayre nipped the ball through to Rob Tate whose shot was parried away, when perhaps a more deserved reward for Tate’s contribution would have been goal number six. This however came from the resulting corner when Ayre tucked the ball away. James Ayre completed his hat trick before the end beautifully lobbing the keeper leaving Ferriby to watch helplessly as the ball bounced into the net.

Man of the Match

Luke Melia 

Goal Scorers

Alex Ford 3

James Ayre 3

Beverley Whitestar U14 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Luke Melia, James Ayre, Max Bentham, Callum Williams, Rob Tate, Joe Wardill, Kurt Pelham and Nick Johnson

8^th January 2012 

Driffield 0 – 13 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

Beverley Whitestar Athletic entered 2012 in emphatic style securing a 13-0 victory over Driffield.

Whitestar were fast out of the blocks with Alex Ford latching onto a loose ball then striking low and hard for the opening goal. Moments later it could have been two when Josh Northen angled an excellent pass through to Joe Wardill whose shot was somehow scrambled away. Still Driffield were slightly unfortunate with Beverley’s second when it did come, as a misdirected goal kick was retuned with interest by Alex Ford for 2-0.  Driffield tried to fight back and it seemed as though they would indeed claw a goal back when their forward bore down on goal. He was however outmuscled by Matty Clarke who then shepherded the ball back to Sam Oglesby, safe as ever in the Whitestar net. Next Kurt Pelham passed out of defence to James Ayre whose speed took him clear of the Driffield back line. Ayre deftly applied his finish for number three. Five minutes prior to half time Athletic added a fourth when Alex Ford set up Joe Wardill who drilled the ball wide of the keeper and in.

Whitestar moved into overdrive in the second half. Rob Tate, who had entered the fray, clipped a precision pass to Joe Wardill who made no mistake for number five. Nick Johnson was next on the score sheet as he took the ball down the right wing, slamming the ball into the top corner for 6-0. Johnson was instrumental in number seven laying the ball to Joe Wardill whose cross was met by a well-positioned Rob Tate to strike home. Mikey Ward and Mark Kerman combined to provide an opening for Joe Wardill to compete his hatrick scoring from close range. Man of the match, Rob Tate, used his goal poaching instincts to the maximum adding number nine from a Wardill cross and number ten following up a Mikey Ward shot. Whitestars’ midfield had taken full control and it was well measured through balls from playmaker Max Bentham that led to the next two goals. Number eleven was an exquisite finish by Rob Tate for his fourth of the afternoon with number twelve seeing Mikey Ward smashing the ball past the keeper following his well-timed run. Number thirteen looked to have been scored when Callum Williams and Jack Johnson exchanged passes before a Ford cross found Luke Melia who volley was hit with high velocity screaming just over, following a fingertip save from the keeper. Thirteen was nevertheless moments away, with James Ayre flicking the ball into the goal to give Beverley a flying start to 2012.

Man of the Match

Rob Tate

Goal Scorers

Rob Tate 4

Joe Wardill 3

Alex Ford 2

James Ayre 2

Mikey Ward 1

Nick Johnson 1

Beverley Whitestar U14 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Luke Melia, James Ayre, Max Bentham, Callum Williams, Rob Tate, Joe Wardill, Kurt Pelham and Nick Johnson

11^th December 2011  

Beverley Whitestars Athletic  7  - 0  Molescroft Cosmo

Beverley Whitestar took the honours in emphatic style, in this local derby against Molescroft Cosmo, winning 7 –0. Beverley totally dominated this match, Beverley retained the ball well and quickly retrieving it when dispossessed. Joe Wardill got Beverley’s first when he picked a loose ball up inside the Cosmo area,making no mistake blasting the ball into the top corner, 1-0, Alex Ford then made a great run down the left weaving past the Cosmo defence, hitting an angled shoot just wide. Beverley where now camped out in Cosmo’s half, pressing for the second, James Ayre  then latched on to a through ball and coolly finishing, 2-0. Max Bentham almost got the third when he volleyed from outside, the area the Cosmo keeper being equal to the shot this time, Beverley’s 3^rd came from Mikey Ward, when challenged from a corner forcing in the ball over from close range, Alex Ford then went on another run down the left weaving past the Cosmo defence, his shot hitting the post this time, Beverley ‘s  4^th came from Kurt Pelham when Mark Kerman quickly taking a short corner, Kurt received the ball , dribbled into the area smashed the ball into the net before the defence had time to react. 4-0 at half time.

Beverley came out of the blocks quickly once again, James Ayre adding a 5^th, great work once again from Alex Ford and KurtPelham on the left, resulted in Rob Tate tapping from close range, for No. 6 . James Ayre then went on a great run out pacing the defence only to shoot wide. Josh Northen picked up the ball in his own half powering through the midfield and then the defence only to have his shot saved by the keeper. Mikey Ward got the 7^th and final goal with a close range header from a corner. AlexWatson almost added to the score shooting wide from close range. The Beverley defence played really well , keeping the Cosmo attack quiet, giving the team a platform to secure, what was a easy  7-0 victory in the end .

Man of the Match  Josh Northern

Goal Scorers Michael Ward 2,  James Ayre 2, Joe Wardill, Rob Tate, Kurt Pelham. 

Beverley Whitestar U13 Squad

Sam Ogglesby, Mark Kerman, Jack Johnson, Josh Northern, Matty Clark, Kurt Pelham, Max Bentham, Michael Ward,  Joe Wardill, James Ayre, Alex Ford.

Subs Rob Tate, Alex Watson, Nick Johnson, Luke Melia.

27^th November 2011 

Beverley Whitestar Athletic 9- 0 Withernsea AFC

On a blustery day, Beverley Whitestar Athletic emerged in hurricane type force against Withernsea. The lead was captured within three minutes when Mikey Ward threaded the ball to Alex Ford whose lofted cross shot sailed into the top right hand corner. Number two swiftly followed when a fine dribble by Mark Kerman led to Mikey Ward picking up the ball he coolly slotted past the keeper to increase the score. James Ayre was on hand following a defensive error to jab home the third and a near replica of the first goal occurred with this time Ayre as the provider for Alex Ford to smash home the ball from the left wing. Four became five after Ford took advantage of a goal mouth scramble, with Luke Melia and Alex Watson making their presence felt, to prod into the net in order to complete a stunning first half hat trick. Ford however not content with three struck his fourth of the game and Whitestar’s sixth when his close quarters strike took a deflection and passed by the keeper into the back of the goal. Withernsea were shell shocked by this lightening Beverley start and their chances were limited, yet when the Withernsea striker managed to get a yard of space whilst fighting pressure applied by Matty Clarke, Athletic’s keeper, Sam Oglesby was alert enough to race out and narrow the angle meaning the striker’s shot struck the outside of the post and bounced harmlessly away. Athletic continued to threaten with Man of the Match, Max Bentham, firing a shot marginally over the bar from outside of the area. The first half came to a close when Athletic striker, Rob Tate, was tripped in the box and forward James Ayre calmly tucked away the resulting penalty with great precision.

Withernsea battled away in the second half to keep the score line down whilst Josh Northen, Jack Johnson and Callum Williams ensured that any Withernsea pressure was quickly closed down. Nevertheless two more goals followed, the first when James Ayre used his pace to hit the byline, he next closed in on goal before intelligently squaring the ball to Rob Tate who banged the ball past the despairing keeper. The final goal came when Max Bentham spun his marker and played a sublime defence splitting ball to Mark Kerman. Kerman still had lots to do and ran down the wing before rifling into the net 9-0. Indeed Kerman came close for number ten when he struck a long range effort which hit the bar.  The referee blew for the end of the game and a well deserved Beverley victory.

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Man of the Match

Max Bentham

Goal Scorers

Alex Ford 4

Alex Ford 2

Mikey Ward 1

Mark Kerman 1

Rob Tate 1

Beverley Whitestar U14 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Luke Melia, James Ayre, Max Bentham, Callum Williams, Rob Tate and Nick Johnson

20^th  November2011  U 14’s plate Match

Beverley Whitestar Athletic 3 – 4  Thorngumbald Tigers

Beverley produced a really solid display against a well organised Thorngumbald outfit and were unlucky to be edged out of this plate match 4-3. Whitestars got out of the blocks really quickly, James Ayre out pacing the Thorngumbald defence only to force his shot wide of the post, Thorngumbald were not so lucky in the next attack, Rob Tate played James Ayre in, James made no mistake this time placing the ball coolly past the on coming keeper.  1-0 to Whitestar, Thorngumbald quickly responded when the Thorn winger cleverly wrong footed the Whitestar defender to slot home, making it 1-1, Thorngumbald  then went 2 - 1 up when a long clearance cruelly bounced over the Whitestar keeper’s head. Mikey Ward then picked he ball up in midfield, then went on great run twisting in and out, hitting his shot from just inside the area, forcing the keeper to save at full stretch. The game ebbed and flowed until the final chance of the half fell to Whitestar ‘s James Ayre again out pacing the Thorngumbald defence making it 2-2 at half time.

Like the first half the second was a tightly contested affair until Thorngumbald got their 3^rd goal, the ball was cleared out of the Whitestar defence, the ball broke loose in midfield, the Thorn midfielder ran on to the ball crashing it into the top corner from 30 years giving the Whitestar keeper no chance.   3-2 to Thorn, Whitestar tried very hard to get back into the match, Whitestar toiled and worked several half chances as did Thorngumbald, however the Whitestar finally got back into the mate when a corner was cleared only as far as Mark Kerman who lobbed the ball back into the box to James Ayre, Ayre then dragged the ball out of his feet before placing it into the top of the goal, James Ayre who was a constant threat to the Thorngumbald defence all afternoon completed his hat trick 3-3.  Some resolute defending by Josh Northern  and Jack Johnson snuffed out any threat Thorngumbald made, man of the match Whitestar keeper Sam Oglesby pulled off some great saves. The match ebbed and flowed once again, the match looked destined to go to extra time however with almost the last kick of the match Thorngumbald forced a corner, Whitestar failed to defend and the ball was headed in at the far post. The match ended 4-3 Thorngumbald going into the next round of the plate.

Man of the Match Sam Oglesby

Special mention James Ayre scored a hat trick and a constant threat to the Thorngumbald defence

Josh Northern outstanding in defence

Goal Scorers James Ayre 3 goals

Beverley Whitestar U13 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Jack Johnson , Alex Watson, Matty Clark, Josh Northern ,Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Luke Melia, Alex Ford, Rob Tate, James Ayre

Subs:-Max Bentham, Callum Williams , Nick Johnson

6^th November 2011 

Cherry Burton 2 -4 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

Beverley Whitestar Athletic produced a commanding display in their local derby running out 4-2 victors. The signs were evident early on when within minutes Josh Northen floated a pass over the Cherry defence into the path of James Ayre. Ayre’s touch was good, however the keeper managed to scramble out to claim the ball in the nick of time. The next chance came when man of the match, Alex Ford, cut inside from his left wing position and squared the ball to Mark Kerman. Kerman placed his shot only to be denied by a good save. Athletic were not to be denied and when Mikey Ward’s pass dissected the Cherry defence Alex Ford was on hand to slam the ball home 0-1. Beverley continued to threaten yet it was Cherry who equalised against the run of play, when a shot brought out a good save from Sam Oglesby, nevertheless it was Cherry who reacted first with their player poking home the loose ball. 1-1. Beverley struck back almost immediately with a fantastic solo goal from Mikey Ward, who beat man after man, before picking his spot to make the score 1-2. Ward was also instrumental in Beverley’s third when he put the ball through for the ever consistent Alex Ford, who skipped past a couple of challenges before stabbing the ball into the bottom right corner 1-3. The last score of the half came following a Beverley corner, the ball bobbled around the penalty area resembling a pinball machine before James Ayre smashed a half volley which hit the back of the goal with great velocity 1-4.

The second half progressed with Beverley by enlarge dominant without creating too many clear cut chances. Fine defensive play by Jack Johnson, Callum Williams, Matty Clarke and Josh Northen kept Cherry opportunities to a minimum although Sam Oglesby managed to produce a couple of fine blocks including an excellent point blank reflex save. The Whitestar’s midfield toiled away with Max Bentham, Nick Johnson, Luke Melia and Mark Kerman all tackling and distributing the ball well. Cherry managed to grab a late consolation headed goal from a corner, yet Whitestars were never really threatened and closed the game out for a well deserved victory.

Man of the Match

Alex Ford

Goal Scorers

James Ayre

Alex Ford 2

Mikey Ward 1

Beverley Whitestar U14 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Luke Melia, James Ayre, Max Bentham, Callum Williams, Rob Tate and Nick Johnson

23^rd Oct  2011 

Beverley Whitestar Athletic 1  – 6  Kingsbury

Beverley Whitestar Athletic got off to a flying start pressuring the Kingbury goal, Alex Ford was played in on the left by Rob Tate, Alex hit a testing angled shot, the goal keeper parried out,  Beverley followed up but unable to force the ball home , a resulting goal mouth scramble ended in corner to Beverley, Kingsbury defended well. Then Max Benham worked an opening on the right for Beverley squaring the ball to Rob Tate  who shot was blocked then eventually cleared, Beverley’s early pressure then subsided. Then Kingsbury got into the match and started to dominate, scoring a quick fire double , 2-0 after 15 minutes, Beverley pushed to get back into the match and were then caught on a counter attack, the Kingsbury striker outpaced the Beverley defence making it 3 -0, Mikey Ward then went on a solo run picking the ball up in his own half, skipping past 1 player then another playing Alex Ford in who shot was well saved by the on coming keeper. Kingsbury then got a forth just before half time, to make 4-0 to Kingsbury.

In the start of the second half Beverley attempted to force their way back into the game, however they were met with some resolute Kingsbury defending, Beverley then sprung into to action again Mark Kerman played the ball into the path of the overlapping Mikey Ward. Ward ran down on goal pursued by the Kingsbury defenders, hit his shot just past the post. Kingsbury then came out in determined fashion pushing forward however their first meaningful attack was curtailed by Josh Northern once more making a vital interception. Josh constantly, not only tackled supremely but then played the ball out to his Beverley team mates.  Although playing some good football Beverley were unable to break through and get back into the match and were once again wasteful with their chances. Kingsbury then pushed again scored another quick double to go 6 -0 up.

Man of the match Mikey Ward then broke down the left once again, struck the ball from a tight angle and it skimming past the post once again, Beverley then had corner after corner Rob Tate  had an over head kick pushed wide. Then from the resulting corner Luke Melia fired over from the 6 yards box , Then Beverley finally grabbed a consolation  goal when Mark Kerman played Alex Ford in to force the ball home. The match ended 6 -1 , Kingsbury.

Man of the Match

Mikey Ward

Goal Scorers

Alex Ford

Beverley Whitestar U13 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Jack Johnson, Josh Northern, Matty Clarke, Alex Watson, Mark Kerman, Luke Melia, Mikey Ward, Rob Tate,Max Bentham, Alex Ford,

Subs  Callum Williams

16th October 2011 

Courts 0-10 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

Beverley Whitestar Athletic moved into overdrive with a five star performance against a spirited Courts side. Athletic threatened almost immediately with Alex Ford driving a shot into the side netting and a Mikey Ward effort being tipped away by the Court’s keeper. Whitestar’s defence was resolute with Matty Clarke tracking back to calmly snuff out an early Court’s attack, Josh Northen making numerous fantastic interceptions, Alex Watson dominating in the air, Jack Johnson using great pace and determination all supported by great break up play by man of the match, Luke Melia. The opening goal of the encounter came when Nick Johnson battled hard to win the ball before sending over a pinpoint cross for striker, James Ayre, whose measured shot sailed wide of the keeper for 1-0. James Ayre nearly struck again moments later when his superb run left defenders trailing in his wake before crashing a ferocious shot against the crossbar. Athletic were not to be denied however and when a shot was parried by the keeper, Mikey Ward was on hand to scoop it into the net 2-0. Ayre added two more before the interval to send Athletic in 4-0 up.

The second half started when Alex Ford swept in a curling ball which the ever dangerous Ayre half volleyed into the goal 5-0. Next Mark Kerman chipped the keeper from a wide right position to make it 6-0. Further frustration for Courts was that even when they did break through Athletic keeper, Sam Oglesby, was unbeatable between the sticks. Back down the other end number seven came when Max Bentham laid the ball into the path of the industrious Alex Ford who blasted home in fine style. Ayre’s final goal of the game made it 8-0 before Callum Williams got in on the act with a cool headed finish, placing the ball to the right of the keeper for number nine. Alex Ford finished the scoring drilling his shot over the line to finish an emphatic win for an impressive Beverley team.      

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Man of the Match

Luke Melia

Goal Scorers

James Ayre 5

Alex Ford 2

Callum Williams 1

Mark Kerman 1

Mikey Ward 1

Beverley Whitestar U13 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Luke Melia, James Ayre, Max Bentham, Callum Williams, Rob Tate and Nick Johnson

9^th Oct 2011  Cup Match

Batemans  5 -3 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

This was a typical cup ding dong affair today. The game commenced with pressure by both sides being thwarted by well marshalled defensive play, Beverley got the all important early goal. When James Ayre battled and pressed , winning the ball from the Batemans defender to play Alex Ford in on the left to coolly place the ball past the on coming Batemans keeper, 1-0 to Whitestar. Batemans quickly equalised when Whitestar lost possession from athrow in, the Bateman’s forward coolly finished from a near post cross, 1-1. Then Batemans went ahead for the first time, with a fine shot from the edge of the area on the right side. 2-1. Another chance came shortly afterwards to Whitestar as James Ayre showing fine determination chased a through ball from Mark Kerman for James to coolly finish. 2-2. Batemans went ahead once againjust before half time when a wind assisted long punt, bounced cruelly over the Whitestars keeper’s head hitting the underside of the bar before finding its way into the net. 3-2 at half time to Batemans.

The second half  was a dull affair with not much action until the final 15 minutes, Batemans pressed and were in the ascendancy but the Whitestar defence stood firm with great performance by Mark Kerman, Josh Northen and Luke Melia in defence kept Batemans at bay. Mikey Ward and Nick Johnson combined well in midfield, whilst James Ayre and Alex Ford showed great pace and determination up front. Batemans finally got a forth goal, from a corner when Whitestar failed to defend  a loose ball, the Batemans forward followed up to poke the ball home. 4-2 to Batemans. Whitestar then got 1 back when James Ayre worked an opening in the area, hitting a shot the post, then the ball ricochet off a Batemans defender which broke loose for Mikey Ward to smash home, 4-3 to Batemans. Whitestar then sensed they had a chance to get back into the match, pushed for an equaliser, however Batemans had other ideas when Whitestar were caught on the counter attack and Batemans put the game beyond doubt scoring goal number 5 to win 5-3. It was very good performance by Whitestar  who held their own for long periods, against a team 2 leagues higher, the were a lot of tired legs out there today as Whitestar had a bear 11 players. 

Man of the Match

James Ayre

Goal Scorers

James Ayre, Mikey Ward, Alex Ford

Beverley Whitestar U14 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Luke Melia, Mark Kerman, Josh Northen, Alex Watson, Mikey Ward, Callum Williams , Max Bentham, Nick Johnson, Alex Ford,  James Ayre

Subs:-  N/A 

2^nd October 2011 

Beverley Whitestar Athletic  1-1 Hessle Rangers Colts

Beverley Whitestar Athletic battled hard in this match with Hessle Rangers Colts and were only denied a deserved victory by an inspired display from the Hessle goalkeeper who managed to frustrate Athletic by producing a series of first class saves. Whitestars got off to a lightening start when Rob Tate slid the ball forward to James Ayre who harried and pressurised the defender before pinching the ball, next coolly rounding the keeper before steadying himself and slotting the ball into the empty net. 1-0. Beverley’s second opportunity arose when Matty Clarke cleared from the back onto Alex Ford who squared the ball allowing Mikey Ward to burst through into the Hessle box. Ward let fly only to see his shot blocked by the Hessle keeper. Moments later Ward went close again as Mark Kerman chipped in a free kick which Ward met on the half volley only to be denied once again by a fine save. Although Beverley were dominating the play Hessle did threaten, but they were met with some fine defending including by Whitestar goalkeeper, Sam Oglesby,  putting in yet another solid performance. Of particular note was his awareness in rushing from his line to curtail any Hessle through ball. Beverley continued to press and just prior to half time Rob Tate blasted a shot which the keeper beat away, the ball spun out to the edge of the box to Max Bentham whose trickery forged an opening. Bentham played the ball across and Mikey Ward smashed the ball goal bound only to see his effort parried away. Whitestars went in at the interval leading by a solitary goal which was a well deserved lead although they must have wondered whether they would rue not being able to capitalise further on the chances created.

The second half was a more even affair nevertheless it was Beverley who carved out the most threatening opportunities. Early on Whitestars believed they had doubled their lead when the ever dangerous James Ayre tapped home only to be denied after being ruled marginally offside.

Hessle began to press, however the Beverley backline of Alex Watson, Jack Johnson, Mark Kerman and man of the match Josh Northen were in determined mood soaking up all of the Hessle pressure with great aplomb. Still Hessle fought on and their spirit was eventually rewarded when their striker lashed in a shot from distance which crossed the line after coming down off the crossbar 1-1. Encouraged by this Hessle began to push forward, however time after time their attacks were broken down by the accomplished Josh Northen ably assisted by the dogged tackling of Jack Johnson, and the timely interventions of Mark Kerman and the aerial presence of Alex Watson.

 Whitestars were not a beaten team though and in a game of ebb and flow they surged forward. Alex Ford launched a stinging shot which was destined for the top corner only to be tipped over by the Hessle goalie. Nick Johnson, Luke Melia and Callum Williams were introduced to bolster tired legs. Melia and Williams both winning some crucial balls in the later stages with Johnson’s tenacious play in midfield leading to the ball eventually coming to Rob Tate who twisted and turned before releasing Alex Ford, his shot was blocked only for it to fall to Mikey Ward who fired it in once more. Still there was no way past the resolute Hessle back line and even when a James Ayre lob looked certain to at last beat the keeper an outstretched hand was there to thwart Beverley one last time. The game ended one a piece in a tough but fair spirited game.

Man of the Match

Josh Northen

Goal Scorers

James Ayre

Beverley Whitestar U13 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Alex Watson, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Matty Clarke, Max Bentham, Rob Tate, James Ayre

Subs:-  Luke Melia, Callum Williams, Nick Johnson

25th September 2011 

North Ferriby Greens 3 - 1 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

Beverley Whitestar Athletic suffered an agonising defeat away against North Ferriby Greens. North Ferriby began the game with an early onslaught and were unlucky not to go ahead after ten minutes when only a fine double save from Whitestar keeper, Sam Oglesby, kept them at bay. North Ferriby next hit the bar direct from a free kick and shortly afterwards Mark Kerman cleared the ball off the line. Nevertheless Beverley could have pinched the lead when Alex Ford showed great trickery on the wing feeding the ball back to Nick Johnson whose intelligent cut back was fired just over the bar by James Ayre.  Five star performances by Josh Northen and Jack Johnson in the Whitestar defence began to curtail most of the North Ferriby attacking however Ferriby continued to press and were finally rewarded when a close range strike found the back of the Beverley net 1-0.

This proved the catalyst for Beverley taking charge of the game and they effectively dominated the remainder of the game. Chances came thick and fast – Alex Ford played James Ayre through, Ayre showed fantastic strength and composure rounding the keeper and holding off the defender before shooting the ball from an acute angle. The equaliser appeared to have been scored yet the ball struck the post and was scrambled away. Moments later Ford and Ayre combined again with Ford whipping in a cross which Ayre deflected goal wards. It skimmed past the far post and again Beverley were denied by the slimmest of margins. Alex Ford nearly scored himself drilling his shot wide following being set up by Mikey Ward.  As the first half drew to a close Mark Kerman swept a free kick through the Ferriby back line, it was latched onto by Rob Tate whose lob whilst beating the keeper just missed the target.

The second half commenced in a similar vein with Beverley dominating the play searching for that all elusive goal. As Beverley piled on the pressure Ferriby conceded a penalty for pushing in the box. Rob Tate stepped up, struck the ball well, although the Ferriby keeper produced a fine save beating the ball away. The equalising goal just would not come! Whitestar continued to press sending Luke Melia and Alex Watson forward as time ran down then with minutes remaining there were three quick fire goals. North Ferriby scored two breakaway efforts and Beverley finally hit the score sheet with the impressive Alex Ford smashing home a flowing move to provide Whitestar with a consolation goal.

Whitestars will reflect on that this was a game that got away as a mountain of chances were not capitalised upon.

Man of the Match

Jack Johnson

Goal Scorers

Alex Ford

Beverley Whitestar U13 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Callum Williams, Josh Northern, Jack Johnson, Alex Ford, Nick Jackson, Max Bentham, Rob Tate, James Ayre

Subs:-  Luke Melia, Alex Watson

11th September 2011 

Courts 0 - 4 Beverley Whitestar Athletic

Beverley Whitestar Athletic proved more that a match for a vastly improved Courts team in their knockout cup opener.

In difficult conditions, due to a swirling wind and heavy pitch, Whitestars carved out the initial opening when last season’s leading marksman, James Ayre, completed an overhead kick which passed marginally over the crossbar.  Buoyed by this early attempt Beverley pressed ahead and when Rob Tate placed a pass into the path of the advancing Ayre the Courts defence could do nothing apart from bring Ayre crashing down for a free kick just outside the box. Debutant, Alex Ford stepped up and with great aplomb swept the ball over the wall and into the left hand corner 0-1.  Beverley were to threaten again when a fine Callum Williams run teed the ball up for Ayre whose half volley tested the Courts keeper. It was not all one way traffic though and Court’s battled hard however they were to come up against an in form Sam Oglesby in the Whitestar’s goal who was the epitome of a safe pair of hands, producing a series of fine saves. The last opening of the half came when Max Bentham slotted a pass through to James Ayre who touched it on for Alex Ford whose shot skimmed the crossbar.

In the second half Beverley began with great purpose with Ayre having a shot saved in the first few seconds. Max Bentham produced some intricate footwork on the edge of the box before having his shot saved and Captain, Mark Kerman, fired two shots screaming over the bar. Eventually the Court’s defence was unlocked by a superb curling ball from central defender, Josh Northern, which allowed Beverley to extend their lead. This time James Ayre was not to be denied as he slipped the ball past the goal keeper and into the empty net 0-2.  Whitestar’s best period of the game followed with some high class football. Nick Jackson ever dangerous down the right hand side cut the ball back for Rob Tate to cross in; Mark Kerman laid the ball off to Mikey Ward who forced a good save. Court’s threatened less often in the second half and perhaps their best chance was curtailed by a last ditch interception by the composed Matty Clarke in the heart of the Whitestar’s defence. In fact the commanding performances by Matty Clarke, Josh Northern and ably assisted by defensive midfield play by new signing Luke Melia  prevented Courts breaching the Beverley back line.

Whitestars finally put the game beyond doubt when an Alex Ford cross was met by a Rob Tate bullet header which tested the goal netting as it flew in. Man of the match, Tate was again instrumental in Whitestars last goal, flicking the ball forward to Mikey Ward who bore down on goal, holding off a posse of challenging defenders before lofting the ball over the keeper for the final score of 0-4.

Man of the Match

Rob Tate

Goal Scorers

Alex Ford

James Ayre

Rob Tate

Mikey Ward

Beverley Whitestar U13 Squad

Sam Oglesby, Mark Kerman, Mikey Ward, Callum Williams, Josh Northern, Matty Clarke, Alex Ford, Nick Jackson, Max Bentham, Rob Tate, James Ayre

Subs:-  Luke Melia