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Under 9's

25/05/05 – Wasps played Stork in The Under 9’s Knock Out Cup Final played at Whitby Sports and Social Club. This was a great occasion well supported by friends and family from the Wasps and Stork sides. The starting line up for the Wasps saw Chris Smith start in goal with Jack Ollerhead and Sam Ramsbottom taking places on the sidelines as subs. Both of these players were to play a significant part in this match as the game developed. The first half was a close fought affair with Wasps having the better chances and probably shading possession. However at the stroke of half time there was moments indecision between Harry Cross and Tom Parry and the stork striker stole in between them and managed to squeeze the ball past Chris Smith. Sam Ramsbottom was introduced for the second half freeing up Chris Smith to relieve Harry Cross who had run himself into the ground at the centre of the defence. Jack Ollerhead came on at right wingback for Chris Way. Jack settled into the match and then began to torment Stork down the right hand side. This pressure was rewarded with a goal for Jack with a long-range effort, which sailed over the Stork keeper and into the net. From then on Wasps looked like the only likely winners with Max Sedgwick giving the Stork defenders lots to think about. All the players performed tremendously well with a Captains performance from Tom Parry in the midfield and a solid performance from Matthew Westby on the left. It all had to be decided on penalties. Sam Ramsbottom despite suffering a throat infection pulled off a save that meant Wasps could win it. Matthew Westby strode up and buried the penalty for well-deserved Wasps win.

May Day 2005 - West Kirby Wasps under 9s were asked to organise a tournament for the May Day Celebrations at Ashton Park.  The event proved to be that popular that we could not accommodate all the teams that applied.  The event was bigger than last year and the format changed.  12 teams took part, split into 2 leagues.  The winners of each league progressed into the Champions League Final and the runners up of each league went through to the UEFA Cup Final.  The event was very well organised by Dave Westby and went off without a hitch.  Each league had 6 teams which resulted in 5 games for each team.  All the players and parents had a very good day at West Kirby and the feedback that the Club received from every team was to say that they had enjoyed a friendly, competitive tournament and wished to be considered for any future event.

The UEFA Cup Final was contested by 2 teams from Princes Villa FC.  The Champions League Final was contested by Stork JFC and WK Wasps FC.  It was a very close game that finished 1-1.  The penalty shoot-out resulted in WASPS winning the competition.

Medals were presented by the Lady Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Wirral.

23/04/05 - Hornets v Stork Colts. Colts kicked off but were soon forced to defend. Hornets' midfield dominated and with good team work and passing soon started to create chances. McGowan opened the scoring with Whalley and Wynne following. Stork struck back just before half time. Hornets kicked off and Whalley scored with a powerful shot that gave the keeper no chance. Hornets hit the post twice the bar twice and scored another five. On the day it seemed that every shot hit the target un like last week. Colts scored another two well taken goals but could not compete with a rampant Hornets team.
 

16/04/05 - Wasps played Princes Villa away. Wasps Kicked off strongly getting a 5-0 lead over villa in the first and second period. Not so strong in the third period drawing it 0-0. In the last in the last period Wasps came out strong and scored two fantastic goals. The first one was amazing to watch A corner by Villa was poorly taken and fell to the feet of Cross who passed it first time to Parry. With great skill Parry passed it through to Sedgwick who finished it with one touch. The final score 0-5 to Wasps.
Sports reporter and part time left back - Matthew Westby

14/04/05 - Wasps played Ridgewood Rangers away.  We kicked off at six o'clock in the evening. I think we were all tired after school. Ridgewood piled on the pressure straight away and got a corner by deflecting the ball off Crossy's shin.  The ball was floated into the back post, there was an unmarked player and all he had to do was nod it into the goal and he did that fine. Ridgewood scored again with a well taken volley.  Wasps responded well to the manager's half time talk and Parry pulled one back. Wasps went out in the third quarter and to the managers delight scored three more goals. West Kirby's fitness started to tell and Westby scored the final goal.  A good team performance with five different scorers. (Report by C Smith)

05/03/05 - Wasps played Christleton New Scene away. Wasps moved on from a very good performance  the previous week and were five up in fifteen minutes. With Wasps dominating the mid field the only way forward for the home side was to allow the keeper to kick long. This forced Wasps back and New Scene left players up field. New Scene scored three times but never looked like winning the game. This was a game of two halves with Wasps playing very good football.  Hornets at home to Shore Villa. Hornets won the toss and kicked with a very strong wind behind them, Villa had difficulty getting out of there half and hornets went close to scoring. Hornets scored in the second period with Wynne cutting in from the left to finish a good move. Hughes in goal for Hornets did not have a save to make all match. Villa's keeper used his very long kick to try and give them some territorial advantage, but Hornets defence were able to deal with the threat. This was a good team performance with all players tackling and passing well.

27/02/05 - West Kirby Wasps v Princess Villa. A much improved Villa arrived at Greenbank full of expectation but they encountered a Wasps side which was on top form. From the start Wasps played good football with slick one touch pass and move routines which pushed play deep into Villas half. Villa were strong and competed for the ball well but failed to score. Wasps struck four times with sedgwick getting 2, ollerhead and Griffiths the others. A good team performance and another clean sheet for Ramsbottom.  Princess Villa brought two teams and Hornets played the other team at the same time. A new look Villa side dwarfed the Hornets who had a difficult task. Villas size and pace meant that Hornets were second to the ball and left exposed, this was to prove costly as Villa scored first. Hornets fought back to equalise with a goal from McGowan and Whalley scored again to put Hornets ahead. Villa played well and scored their second. On the balance of play Hornets created some great chances with defence splitting passes from the midfield but failed to put them away. With only seconds left on the clock Robbers collected a loose ball on the half way line, pushed forward and let fly a shot that seemed to move at least a meter in the air to score the winner.

12/02/05 - West Kirby Hornets v Overpool FC. Hornets won the toss and pressed deep into the opposition's half.  Overpool defended well but with countless shots saved, just wide or over, it was a matter of time as to when the Hornets scored. Hornets hit the post four times including a great header from Whalley. It looked as if the game was to end goalless. Hornets started the last period well with some good passing moves that started to stretch Overpool's defence. McGowan struck first, to the relief of the team and coach, followed by a goal from Whalley. McGowan's corners had been well taken throughout the match but his last corner was inch perfect. The ball was floated in and Smith rose to power a header in giving the keeper no chance. Overpool brought a large squad of players and to their credit they rotated and gave them all a game. Overall the game was a bit scrappy but at the end all the players enjoyed the football.
 

05/02/05 - Quarter Final of the knock out cup this weekend. West Kirby Wasps v Ellesmere Port Jets at Whitby Sports Club Ellesmere Port. Wasps won the toss and kicked off. The pace of the game was fast and players could not settle on the ball, but wasps had territorial advantage and should have taken the lead. Jets forced play into wasps half and a missed clearance gifted them a goal with their only shot of the half. The second half started the same way as the first with Jets getting behind the ball well and frustrating Wasps attacking play. Sedgwick went close with a rasping shot that hit the post. It looked like it was going to be one of those days when Parry struck a power driver into the roof of the net. The game finished 1-1 at full time. It then went into extra time where the golden goal rule applies. Wasps had the ball in the back of the net only to see it disallowed. Jets seemed to tire in the second period of extra time with Wasps piling on the pressure. Sedgwick stabbed the ball in to score the winning goal. Wasps through to the Semi Finals. This was an exciting game. Jets played extremely well and are a very well organised side but on the day Wasps deserved the win.
 

29/01/05 - Wasps played Overpool FC at home. Wasps started well and took the lead early in the first period. Overpool never really looked like scoring and Wasps won each period with goals from Sedgwick, Parry, Westby and T O'Neill. This was a good team performance with some good passing and very well taken goals.  Hornets v Ellesmere Port Jets. This was a game that neither side deserved to win, Jets competitive but not creating many chances, Hornets unable to break down jets defence when all the opposition seemed to get behind the ball. Two gifted goals gave the visitors the win. This was a very disjointed performance from Hornets who can play much better as a team.
 

23/01/05 - Due to a water logged pitch Wasps game was played at home on Sunday against Vicars Cross. Against the run of play Wasps conceded a goal from a well taken corner. Vicars Cross defended well but could not stop Wasps scoring four times. Hornets played Ellesmere Port on Saturday at Greenbank, Hornets started very strongly and dominated play for the first two quarters and led with two well taken goals from Whalley. Ellesmere came back very strongly in the third quarter and scored a well deserved goal. This made for a very exciting final period, Hornets regained the initiative and won the game. The game was well refereed and enjoyed by both teams and parents alike.
 

15/01/05 - West Kirby Wasps had a training match with Castrol JFC. Wasps used 13 players drawn from the squad and included two players who played their first match for the club. Wasps started strong and created enough chances to win the game in the first period. Castrol took advantage of the changes made and scored twice. A good strike and goal from O'Neill brought Wasps back into the game but a late goal (OG) gave the visitors the win. This game was a pre league run out for all the squad with both coaches learning a lot from the game.  Hornet's had a return fixture with St Georges Lions FC. Hornets started well and went in front with a blistering drive that flew into the net. Lions played well but could not get through a competitive Hornets mid field. As the game progressed Hornets use of the pitch told with good passing sequences resulting in goals. A hat-trick from Whalley, a brace for McGowan and goals from Lee, Casey and Wynne sealed the win to the home side.

08/01/05 - Only one game this week to report but the year has started with a good result. The game was a friendly against St George's Lions from Maghull.  The game was played at Maghull under extreme weather conditions (wind and hail showers). Both teams lined up prior to the start and club pennants where exchanged.  From the kick off Wasps controlled the game and did not let Lions settle on the ball or in fact put more than a couple of passes together. Wasps keeper only had one real save to make all match. This was a good all round team performance with every player supporting play, tackling and passing well. Wasps competitive outfield play was too much for the Lions with Wasps winning each of the three periods of play. A hat trick from Smith and goals from Sedgwick, T O'Neill and J O'Neill ensured a win.
The result will be in Tuesday's edition of the Liverpool Echo.

27/11/04 - Wasps at home to Stork Youth. A game in which neither team dominated, both teams had chances to win, both keepers saved well. A game that was tight in midfield and both defences defending well. A game that was entertaining and good to watch. A good team performance, a good draw.  Hornets away at Princes Villa, on a very tight pitch the midfield was always going to be crowded. Hornets used the width better than Villa and constantly put Villa under pressure. Smith opened the scoring with a powerful shot that was deflected in. Whalley scored next with a well taken solo effort. Villa came back with a good goal in the last quarter, but Casey ended any come back with a poachers goal from inside the box. A good all round team performance.

13/11/04 - Wasps away at Princes Villa. The first period saw good football from both teams with Parry unlocking the Villa defence with an excellent through ball that Sedgwick latched onto to coolly finish. Villa midfield gained the upper hand in the second period, but a cohesive team performance ensured Wasps kept the goal advantage. Wasps regained the initiative in the last period and with a goal each for Parry and O'Neill and a clean sheet for Ramsbottom there was no way Villa could salvage any thing from the game.  Hornets at home to Ridgewood Rangers on Sunday 14-11-04 at 11am. Both teams  stood around the centre circle and observed a two minute silence. Ridgewood won the toss and pushed play into hornets half and fired a goal after 3 minutes of play. Hornets were fortunate to go into the break with only a single goal deficit. The game was more evenly balanced in the next quarter with Whalley scoring before the break. The next period saw Hornets create some very good goal scoring opportunities only to see them  squandered, This was to prove costly when Rangers regained their lead just before the break. Hornets refused to lay down and battled back to force a corner late on, this was flashed across a crowded penalty area and found Casey unmarked to equalise. On a day were hornets  created their own problems and both teams not playing as well as they can, perhaps a draw was a fair result.

06/11/04 - Wasps at home against Stork Youth. Wasps started very brightly and had all the invention and ideas but squandered their chances to take the lead. Sedgwick put wasps ahead early in the second quarter only to see their good work undone when Stork equalised. Wasps lost their direction in the third quarter and conceded another goal. A good passing move early in the final quarter resulted in Ollerhead being put through to score. This is what Wasps needed and where very unlucky not to grab a victory. In the end a draw seemed the correct result.  Hornets where away at Vauxhall Motors. No evidence of any hang over from the previous cup game, With Hornets really buzzing, a hat trick from McGowan and goals from Whalley and Griffiths the result was never in any doubt. Another good team performance.

23/10/04 - Wasps played away at Vauxhall on a wet pitch, this cost the first goal as the keeper lost his footing leaving a tap in on the line for Vauxhall. Wasps recovered their composure and Wynne equalised with a powerful drive from out side the box. The game was evenly balanced with wasps playing the better football and having better possession when Ollerhead stole in on the far post to put Wasps ahead. That is how the game finished with another win on the Road for Wasps.  Hornets crashed out of the cup to a very strong New Scene Team. New Scene won each of the quarters but Hornets showed good character and deserved the consolation goal late on.

16/10/04 - Wasps cruised to a convincing victory in a match that failed to impress, as derby matches sometimes do. Newton played with dogged passion but with two goals from Sedgwick and one each for O'Neill and Ollerhead plus an inform display from the Keeper Ramsbottom the result went wasps way.  Hornets dominated the first quarter but failed to capitalise. Villa struck back with a goal from a well taken corner early in the second quarter. A good save from Hughes kept Hornets in with a chance. Hornets gradually forced Villa back and had countless shots saved by an imposing Villa keeper. In the end Hornets could not find a way through the Villa defence. A very good team performance from Hornets with some great football being played. Both teams, coaches and parents enjoyed this very exciting game.

03/10/04 - Two Ellesmere Port League fixture results. Wasps away to Wirral Eagles, a good solid performance with wasps GK man of the match and a brace of goals from Sedgwick. Hornets at home to AFC Waverton. Griffiths made his debut for the club with a faultless performance. Hornets took the lead three times with a hat-trick from McGowan only to be pegged back by a very good Waverton side, with Waverton equalising in the last thirty seconds of time.

18/09/04 - On the weekend of the 18th the teams played in friendlies against Accrington Stanley FC, as a consequence of winning the Blackburn Rovers Festival of Football two years running.  Games were played in the morning and in the afternoon there were free tickets to the Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth Premiership game.  It was an excellent day, enjoyed by players and parents alike.

Fixtures and Results

Wasps  Ellesmere Port League

Hornets  

Wasps  Wallasey League