Southgate Penalty secures point against last seasons Champions
A Jordan Southgate Penalty 2 minutes from time earned East Bergholt under 12’s a well deserved point in this 3rd V 4th clash. Ransomes played some excellent passing football but came up against a solid Bergholt defence. Bergholt took the lead through Jack Christie 5 minutes into the 2nd half but their lead was short lived with Ransomes quickly responding. Ransomes were awarded a penalty which was duly dispatched by Ransomes striker Alex Breadman prior to East Bergholt surging forward for an equaliser. Jordan Southgate slotted the penalty past Ransomes keeper after the Ransomes defenders handball. Bergholt were put under pressure for the final minutes but Ransomes could not break down the Bergholt defence.East Bergholt Man of The Match: - Rowan HarveyEast Bergholt Scorers: - Jack Christie, Jordan Southgate (penalty).
Full Strength for match against last seasons Champions
East Bergholt look to be at full strength for the visit of last Season Champions Ransomes. Ex Ransomes player Hayden Seaman will return after missing last weeks match but may have to be content with a place on the subs bench. Jack Christie will be hoping to continue his goal scoring form.
Probable Line up
1. Ben McGrath/ Harry Cobbold
2. Joe Keinzley
18. Matt Woodley
20. Jordan Southgate
6. Rowan Harvey
14. James Moloney
4. Giorgio Dimuccio
9. Callum Braker
7. George Foster (Captain)
8. Alex Biondi
9. Jack Christie
Subs1. Harry Cobbold/ Ben McGrath
19. Lawrence McGrath
12. Hayden Seaman
3. Deryn Clarke
11.Joe Lawrence
Christie Strike as Bergholt hold out for victory
East Bergholt overcame a final 10 minute surge to gain victory against local rivals Shotley Rangers. Bergholt dominated the early play but had to rely on Ben McGrath to recue Bergholt from falling behind. Jack Christie slotted home a goalmouth scramble from a George Foster corner just prior to half time to give Bergholt a half-time lead. Bergholt attempted to extend the lead in the early exchanges of the second half but were forced back by a determined Rangers side. Excellent defending by East Bergholt ensured that Bergholt finished the match with their lead.
East Bergholts Man of the Match Jack Christie
No Injury worries for the visit of Shotley
East Bergholt Under 12's go into the weekend match at home to Shotley Rangers. Giorgio Dimuccio returns to the squad after his foot injury and will be ready to fight for his place in the starting line up. New signing Jack Christie has settled in since joining from Sutton Heath and his 2 goals against Sproughton and pushed him in line for the start against The Peninsula Side. Joe Arnold & Dominic Barker have again agreed to join East Bergholt under 13's to enable themselves a starting position within the squad. Probable Line up:- Ben McGrath/Harry Cobbold
- Joe Keinzley
- Matt Woodley
- Jordan Southgate
- Rowan Harvey
- Hayden Seaman
- Callum Braker
- George Foster
- James Maloney/Giorgio Dimuccio
- Alex Biondi
- Jack Christie/James Maloney
- Ben McGrath/Harry Cobbold
- James Maloney/Giorgio Dimuccio/Jack Christie
- Joe Lawrence
- Lawrence McGrath
- Deryn Clarke.
Squad Players prove their worth to squad in a friendly Win against Capel
A 7-0 win for East Bergholt against our local side from across the A12 proved to be an excellent work out for many of the Squad players. Many have given Bergholts Manager something to consider for next weeks league match at home to Shotley.Squad Players will be given the chance to fight for a place in side
Saturdays friendly against Capel Colts will give all of the regular substitutes the opportunity to show East Bergholts Manager that they are worth a starting place. Bergholts only doubt for the match is Giorgio Dimuccio. Joe Arnold & Dominic Barker will return from the Under 13’s for this match.Possible Starting line up. 1. Dominic Barker, 2. Lawrence McGrath, 3. Joe Arnold, 4. Joe Keinzley, 5. Jack Christie, 6. James Maloney, 7. Matt Woodley, 8, Callum Braker, 9. Deryn Clarke, 10. Ben McGrath, 11. Joe Lawrence.Subs: - Harry Cobbold, Alex Biondi, Giorgio Dimuccio, George Foster, Rowan Harvey, Hayden Seaman, Jordan SouthgateChristie Brace aids Bergholt to Victory
Jack Christie first half brace & a Jordan Southgate strike pushed East Bergholt to 4t position in the table. Sproughton took the lead on the Counter attack and had to rely on their keeper stopping several one on one’s prior to Jack finally pulling Bergholt level. Jack followed this up with his second shortly after but Sproughton pulled level just prior to half time. In a less frantic second half Jordan Southgate secured the victory after a tactical switch by the Bergholt Manager with excellent defending ensuring that Bergholt left the match with maximum points.
Goals: - Jack Christie 2, Jordan Southgate 1.MOTM: - Matt Woodley
Dimuccio Out for Sproughton Game
East Bergholt will be without Giorgio Dimuccio for the league match at home to Sproughton. Giorgio has been in excellent form this season and will be missed on the left side of Midfield. James Moloney will move to left Midfield with new signing Jack Christie starting up front for his first start for East Bergholt.Under 13's select Joe & Dominic again
East Bergholt under 13's have requested the loan of Joe Arnold & Dominic Barker for their league game this Saturday. Both players played last weekend with good reports coming about their performances. Joe Arnold should keep his place in the starting line up.Manager has full squad to pick from
East Bergholt have a full strength side for the visit of Sproughton Youths. Sproughton had a tough start to the season but have been unbeaten in 4 matches. Both sides sit on 9 points this season.
