Hoping for a good start to the new year
East Bergholt will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they visit Sproughton. With many cold & flu bugs floating around East Bergholt will be hoping that a full strength squad arrive at Copdock.1. Harry Cobbold or 1. Ben McGrath
3. Joe Keinzley
6. Rowan Harvey
18. Matt Woodley
20. Jordan Southgate
12. Hayden Seaman or 14. James Moloney
7. George Foster (Captain)
4. Giorgio Dimuccio
8. Alex Biondi
9. Callum Braker
12. Jack Christie
Subs
10. Deryn Clarke
16. Lawrence McGrath
12. Hayden Seaman or 14. James Moloney
Joe Lawrence
No Christmas joy as Kesgrave give Bergholt a lesson in football
Kesgrave Kestrel gave East Bergholt a lesson on how to play simple football. Bergholt commenced the game strong defending well then trying to hit The Kestrels on the counter attack. In the 15th minute The Kesgrave player found himself free from a corner to header home. Bergholt continued to battle but in the 23rd minute Kesgrave extended their lead. This seemed to cause Bergholt dropped their heads as Kesgrave grow in confidents to score a further 4 goals prior to half time. A constructive half time talk boasted East Bergholt as the defended superbly and looked dangerous on the counter attack until Kesgrave scored their 7th midway through the 2nd half. This kill any fighting spirit left in the Bergholt side allowing Kesgrave to walk through to gain a convincing 13-0 victory. Credit to Kesgrave who played excellent possession football and closing down ever Bergholt player as soon as he had the ball at his feet, but Bergholt will have to learn quickly not to drop their heads so easily to return to winning ways in a an excellent first season in Division 1.
Merry Christmas to all from all at East Bergholt Under 12’s
McGrath's missing for Visit to title Favorites Kesgrave Kestrels
East Bergholt will be without both goalkeeper Ben McGrath & defender Lawrence McGrath for the trip across town to Kesgrave Kestrels. Harry Cobbold will deputies in goal for Ben McGrath whilst Matt Woodley will return after illness in place Lawrence McGrath in defence. Jack Christie may be used in defence to allow an inform Jordan Southgate to strength the midfield.
Possible Line up: -
1. Harry Cobbold
3. Joe Keinzley
6. Rowan Harvey
9. Jack Christie
18. Matt Woodley
20. Jordan Southgate
9. Callum Braker
7. George Foster
4. Giorgio Dimuccio
21. Alex Biondi (Captain)
12. Hayden Seaman or 14. James Moloney
Subs : -
10. Deryn Clarke
11.Joe Lawrence
12. Hayden Seaman or 14. James Moloney
East Bergholt defeat Wasps
East Bergholt overcame a determined Witnesham Wasps to gain 3 points on a cold, wet & windy Gandish Road. Bergholt. Bergholt commenced the match strongly but a brave Witnesham side battle their way into the match and only an on form Harry Cobbold save Bergholt going behind. In the 20th minute, Callum Braker slotted home in a crowded penalty area to give Bergholt a half time lead. Assisted by the wind in the second half Bergholt took control of the match with Jordan Southgate slamming home a second half penalty with George Foster completing the scoring with 5 minutes of the match left.Man of the Match: - Harry Cobbold
Bergholt scorers: - Callum Braker, Jordan Southgate (pen), George Foster.
Bergholt return to full strength
East Bergholt should be at full strength for the visit to Gandish Road by Witnesham Wasps. After last weekends disappointment, George Foster & Jordan Southgate are both available for selection. With Alex Biondi, Joe Keinzley & Joe Lawrence all returning to 100 % heath after a bout of illness & Lawrence McGrath finishing his golf lessons Bergholt will have a squad of 17 to choose from. Probable side
1. 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
Subs
1. Ben McGrath
19. Lawrence McGrath
12. Hayden Seaman
3. Deryn Clarke
11.Joe Lawrence
Missing players & illness cost Bergholt dearly as Woodbride hit 6
East Bergholt 0-6 Woodbridge Town
East Bergholt suffered this weekend, with several absentees due to other commitments plus the illness of several players which left Bergholt with only 12 players. Alex Biondi & Joe Keinzley both played on despite not being 100 % fit due to illness, but could not stop a rampant Woodbridge side. A deserved 2-0 half time lead and a goal within 20 seconds of the restart killed off any hope of a East Bergholt come back. 3 further goals gave Woodbridge a comfortable win as Bergholt looked jaded. Bergholt manager Nick Biondi will be hoping to a return of all the players and a quick return to form for next weeks visit of Witnesham Wasps.East Bergholts MOTM: - Joe KeinzleyDouble blow for Bergholt
East Bergholt were dealt a second blow in the lead up to Saturdays clash against Woodbridge with the news that Jordan Southgate may not be available for the match. With George Foster already missing, Bergholt may be without two of their most influential players for this clash. This will mean a recall to the side for Hayden Seaman and a possible start for Lawrence McGrath.
Possible line up
2. Joe Keinzley
18. Matt Woodley
9. Jack Christie
6. Rowan Harvey
12. Hayden Seaman
20. Jordan Southgate or 19. Lawrence McGrath
4. Giorgio Dimuccio
9. Callum Braker
8. Alex Biondi (Captain)
14. James Moloney
Subs1. Harry Cobbold/ Ben McGrath
3. Deryn Clarke
11.Joe Lawrence
Foster to miss Woodbridge Clash
George has been selected to run for his school in a Cross Country event and will be missing from East Bergholts side for the visit of one of the current form sides Woodbridge Town. With no further injury worries or doubts Bergholt will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to 5 games. Lawrence McGrath or Hayden Seaman are in line for a possible starting place in George's absenceSouthgate 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
