Bluntisham Rangers U 16A Bluntisham Rangers U16A 13 Warboys 0
Bluntisham Rangers U16A played Warboys in the cup and gave an impressive performance to continue into the next round with a 13-0 victory. Goals came from Tom Skidmore 4, Josh Parker 4, Tom Power 2, Alex Parsons 2 and 1 from Oliver Gautrey. To their credit Warboys never gave up and continued to try and get a goal upto the last minute.
Bluntisham Rangers U 16B Saffron Walden Town 0 Bluntisham Rangers U16B 2
Bluntisham u-16 B’s remain unbeaten after a well deserved 2-0 victory away to Saffron Walden Town. Blunty started well and created quite a few decent chances, with Andy Prior and Ben Colam supporting well down the flanks, and only some fine keeping by the Saffron goalie prevented them from adding to the single first half goal. Janagan Sivakumar turned in Dan Smiths excellent cross after Dan was put through by a superb Bif Butcher pass. In a physical battle the defence stood firm, well marshalled by Steve Merry, and restricted the home team to long range efforts that were comfortably dealt with by keeper Adam Dean. The second half was a more tense affair and resolute defending and some good attacking play lead Janagan to score his second goal with a fine finish. The whole team performed at the top of their game and it was difficult to single anybody out for man of the match.
After an injury plagued start to the season the under 15s showed great courage in beating Alconbury 2-0 away. Blunty went in at half time one up after a long free kick from Alex Burr was nodded in by Dominic Richardson. Tyler Manly then latched on to a Jack Gibbs pass and rounded the keeper for no.2. There was a great work ethic throughout the team and Alex White was named m.o.m.
In a game which flowed from end to end Bluntisham failed to make their first half superiority count and went behind to a goal from the visitors mid way through the first half. The second half followed much like the first with Witchford taking advantage of a defensive mistake to go 2-0 ahead. The Bluntisham team showed immense character and eventually wave after wave of attacking football paid off with a brilliant strike from Liam Smith, which gave the keeper no chance. With only five minutes minutes remaining, a Bluntisham player was fouled on the edge of the penalty box, and from the resulting free kick Liam Smith struck the dead ball into the goal to take a share of the spoils.
Bluntisham played well in the first half against a strong Priory side. James Geary in goal was making some fine saves as Blunty soaked up the constant pressure. George Goodwin and Ryan Payne in the Blunty defence were in great form. Priory broke the deadlock with a fine headed goal and soon after snatched another, but Blunty fought back with a fine goal from Kieran Carter, who chipped the advancing keeper after fine work from Sam Dew, 2-1 to Priory at half time. Second half different story, with a own goal and two fine goals, Priory's lead was 5-1.Blunty had no answer to the fine teamwork and finishing the Priory team produced and ran out 11-1 winners. Well done to Ryan Payne ,MoM for Blunty and to the team for their efforts
Bluntisham Rangers U 11A Bluntisham Rangers 1 – 7 Chatteris Town Youth A What an undeserved defeat! The Blunty team tried there best with some great defending from Conor Kerins, Ben Beardsley, Bradley Ford and goalie Ben Hirst but Chatteris kept on the attack and the Blunty team just could not take control. In the second half a penalty given to Blunty taken by Lewis Bowcutt hit the back of the net giving them a much deserved goal but Blunty just couldn’t get the better of Chatteris. MOM Ben Hirst
Bluntisham Rangers U9A Brampton Spartans 7 v Bluntisham Rangers U9A 3 Bluntisham were unable to overcome a well organised Brampton side in their opening game of the season. Brampton dominated the game in the opening period scoring 4 goals with Bluntisham fighting back into the game in the second and third periods. The first Bluntisham goal of the season came from Alex Lucas, with Callum Arnold adding two more to complete the scoreline at7-3. Man of the match Jay Coulson.
Despite two previous consecutive victories for the away side, Ramsey proved too strong for Blunty in this fixture. Bluntisham competed well until late in the first period when Ramsey took the initiative with a flurry of late goals despite brave keeping from Joshua Douglas. Good work from Harvey Bullin enabled top scorer William Ellis to maintain his goal a game recordthis season but Bluntisham were never really in this game and Ramsey wereworthy winners.
Squad - Joshua Douglas, William Ellis, Max Davies, Peter Woodward, Harvey Bullin, Jake Wallace, Max Dighton, Ryan Peel, George Kenney
Valiant performances from Aaron Horrocks and Matthew Walker were not enough to prevent Bluntisham from losing this friendly match versus Alconbury. Jayk Mullee made his Blunty debut and made a promising start.
Squad - Aaron Horrocks, Matthew Walker, Jonathan Walker, Jayk Mullee, Matthew Hudson, Spencer Cordery, Jack Taylor
Bluntisham U11B 4 St.Ives Rangers 1
Once again the Blunty team played some great football giving them a much deserved win.In the first half we saw St Ives take an early lead in the first few minutes but with some great defending from Sam Morley,Bradley Ford and Conor Kerins we kept St Ives at bay,giving Lewis Bowcutt the chance to give Blunty an equalising goal leaving the score 1-1 at half time.In the second half we saw Blunty keep on the attack with another goal from Lewis Bowcutt,Blunty took the lead and carried on with a goal from Jamie Bluff and then James Arnold,St Ives could not get back into the game leaving the final score at the whistle 4-1.MOM Jamie Bluff
Bluntisham Rangers U16A played Huntingdon Rowdies and came away with a well deserved 3-2 victory. Rowdies started the better and Bluntisham had to defend a constant barrage of long throw ins which they did successfully. Bluntisham then began to play in the Rowdies half and created pressure that allowed them to take the lead from a well delivered corner by Tom Skidmore that was cleverly turned into the goal by Arron Martin. Bluntisham then extended their lead when a free kick by Tom Norton was firmly headed in by Tom Power. Rowdies then put the pressure in the second half and were rewarded with a scrappy goal after another long throw. Bluntisham then worked hard to get back in the game and took a 3-1 lead when Josh Parker thumped a left foot volley from a Tom Norton cross. The game was not finished there and Rowdies got a second to leave the last 15 minutes a tension packed time but Bluntisham held on to take the victory. Great performances from Simon Cafferkey and Ollie Gautrey in the defence who responded to the previous weeks defeat.
Another excellent win for Bluntisham, this time against a spirited Hemingford side. A tight first period ended goalless with Bluntisham creating the better of the chances. Harvey Bullin created a number of opportunities for the awayside but the visitors lacked the final finish their approach play deserved. The deadlock was finally broken in the second period by William Ellis with another fine long range effort. Excellent, brave goalkeeping from Joshua Douglas kept Blunty in the game while at the other end Bullin, George Kenney and Jake Wallace all again went close with a number of near misses. In the closing moments of the second period Hemingford pulled level with abrilliant move down their right wing culminating in the equaliser. Bluntisham however regained the lead in the following period with Bullin again running riot and this time finally able to apply an excellent fFinish to a fine solo run. This was quickly followed by Max Davies' first Blunty goal of the season with a one on one with the Hemingford goalie. Excellent debut performances from Jack Taylor and Aaron Horrocks ensured Blunty were able to maintain their lead and record their second victory of the season.
Somersham proved too strong for a battling Blunty side in this encounter. Despite Max Dighton's efforts in the Bluntisham goal, Somersham took an early lead and rarely looked troubled apart from some long range efforts from Peter Woodward and Jonathan Walker. Matthew Walker and Max Chipchase took the midfield battle to Somersham but the home side scored at regular intervals to maintain their lead. Woodward finally gave the Blunty fans something to cheer about with a trademark hotshot from distance in the game's final period when Bluntisham enjoyed their best period of the game.
Bluntisham Rangers U16A played Eaton Socon in a game of two halves. Bluntisham got into the game early when a well flighted free kick bundled into the net by Tom Power. Bluntisham then played some of their best football of the season but were shocked when Eaton Socon’s only attack on the Bluntisham net led to a goal. Bluntisham continued to play their stylish football and were rewarded when Dan Sterna finished a great move with a clinical finish to give a 2-1 half time lead. Having dominated the first half so much, the second was a turn of the tide and the Eaton Socon attack took on the Bluntisham defence, and came out winners scoring 3 goals in ten minutes to take a 4-2 lead. Bluntisham then woke up and scored a great team goal with Tom Power again applying the finishing touch. Bluntisham continued to press for the equaliser and although chances were made none were taken. In searching for the equaliser Bluntisham left themselves exposed at the back and conceded a fifth giving a final score of 5-3 to Eaton Socon.
Bluntisham Rangers U 16B Bluntisham Rangers U16B 4 Bottisham 2
Bluntisham u-16 B's came back from a 2-0 deficit to record their first win of the season 4-2 against Bottisham. It was a determined fight-back after conceding the first after only a few minutes. Bottisham then scored a second mid-way through the first half leaving Bluntisham with an uphill struggle. Just before half-time Janagan Sivakumar scored a breakaway goal and gave the team hope for the second half. The second half was a different game with Bluntisham showing much more attacking prowess and stopping the marauding Bottisham forwards. Janagan Sivakumar latched onto a long clearance from Keeper Adam Dean and dispatched a vicious shot to level the scores and then teed up Sam Scales to drive in the third goal. Bluntisham's fitness showed and they continued to press forward and were rewarded for their efforts when Jangan Sivakumar scored a brilliant fourth after good work between Sam Scales and Andy Prior to complete an excellent hat-trick. It was a satisfying victory against a good footballing side led by strong performances from MOM Steven Edge, Jamie Sewell and Steve Merry. Bluntisham Rangers U 14B Bluntisham Rangers U14 B 4 Godmanchester Rovers 2
Bluntisham completely controlled this cup match against their league opponents. Bluntisham had most of the early possession, however failed to make their possession count. Godmanchester came back into the game with good possession but the Blunty defence held strong with Aaron Ellis and Ryan Parsons strong in the tackle. The Bluntisham possession paid off with two goals later in the second half, from Chris Hewitt and Liam Smith. Bluntisham were out of the traps fast in the second half with two goals from Hewitt and Smith again. The visitors managed to get back into the game with a couple of breakaway goals but Blunty held firm to progrees into the next round.
Bluntisham Rangers Under 11's A, played their first cup game against Spartak 78 in the league cup. It was a game of typical cup football. Blunty took the upper hand after settling into some of the best football the team has played, resulting in two fine goals from Sam Dew and Luke Clifford. Kieran Carter had seen his header go just over the bar early on, after fine work by James Hodson.Spartak's goalkeeper made two fine saves to keep his team in it at half time,2-0 Bluntisham. Second half Bluntisham increased their lead with a fine team goal, with James Hodson taking on the last defender and lifting the ball over the keeper, 3-0. Spartak showed signs of putting up a challenge and pulled one back, after Blunty failed to defend a corner. This only spurred on Spartak,as Bluntisham took their eye off the ball. They pulled another one back, 2-3, after Blunty failed again to clear the ball. With time ticking away Spartak equalised with a fine shot into the bottom corner, 3-3, extra time looming. Bluntisham had the chance to finish things off, but Spartak seemed to want more and snatched it late on with another fine shot. This was a fine game with both teams getting the applause for their efforts.
What a great game from start to finish! The Bluntisham team could do no wrong and dominated the game with the great defending skills of Sam Asby, Liam Mercer and Lewis Cobalt we saw Bluntisham charge ahead leading 3 -0 at half time. In the second half the goals kept coming for Bluntisham but a lucky chance gave Buckden a goal back leaving the final score 10-1 .Blunty goal scorers James Arnold 4, Lewis Bowcutt 3, Adam Few ,1 Alex Davies 1, Jamie Bluff 1. MOM – The Whole Team
Bluntisham Rangers U 14B Royston Celtic 2 Bluntisham Rangers 5
Bluntisham got back to winning ways with a first class victory over their opponents. The home side were on the back from the kick off with some fine attacking play from Bluntisham, who took the lead through a well taken Luke Beardsley goal. Duncan Timms made the score two nil mid way through the first half. Blunty played into the wind in the second half and quickly made the score 5 – 0 with goals from Liam Cooper, a superb volley from Matt Burroughs and a fine individual goal from Liam Smith. The windy conditions made the defensive performance from Bluntisham all the better however despite this Bluntisham allowed the home side a couple of goals. Despite this it was a all round battling display from Blunitsham.
Bluntisham Rangers Under 11's ' A ' looked for their first win of the campaign against Needingworth Colts. Blunty were very strong in all areas of the pitch and it wasn't long before Ryan Payne opened the scoring, with a long shot over the keeper's head. Swiftly Blunty moved forward and a fine run by James Hodson, with a great finish made it 2 - 0 Blunty. Needingworth created a few chances, but rarely troubled James Geary in the Blunty goal. A great sole run by Kieran Carter made it 3-0 and another fine effort from James Woodward made it 4-0 at half time. The Needingworth keeper in the second half made some fine saves, to keep his team in the game, but with a swift turn and strike into he bottom corner and a fine strike into the top corner, Jake Reece bagged a quick fire brace, 6 - 0. Blunty just kept going forward, trying to increase their lead, Kieran Carter hit the post, James Woodward and Jake Reece had further shot's over the bar, before Blunty made it 7 - 0, with James Hodson netting his second after some fine work from Kieran Carter. Final Score 7 - 0 to Bluntisham. MoM For Blunty was Sam Dew for his work rate and teamwork. Well Done to all that played.
A terrific first victory of the season for Blunty in this closely fought match. William Ellis opened the scoring for the home side during a period of domination but Priory battled back well to equalise. Ellis then scored his second of the match with a goal from a well taken free kick to restore Blunty's advantage. George Kenney extended the lead for the home side through a one on one with the keeper. A tremedous long distance drive from the away team then cut the lead to 3-2 before Ryan Peel hit the post for Blunty. Excellent work from Max Davies kept Blunty's lead safe until Peter Woodward's late goal secured the victory for the home side.
Bluntisham Rangers U8B Bluntisham Rangers U8B 0 Fenstanton Red 15
Blunty battled gamely and didn't lose heart against a strong Fenstanton side and never gave in despite the scoreline. Aaron Horrocks made some fine stops in goal and Matthew Walker was Strong in the tackle. With the spirit shown by Blunty it won't be too long before the team perform to their true potential.
This was a very entertaining match in which we should have had a draw at least. Both teams started the match just chasing the ball, but after 10 minutes Bluntisham started getting hold of the ball. By the second half we were having most of the play and were camped in Hardwicks half, but with only a couple of minutes left a Hardwick player had a cross/shot from near the corner which nestled into the far end of the goal. Despite the score this was a very encouraging performance by all the boys.
Bluntisham Rangers U16 played the league champions Fulbourn and played their part in a very entertaining game.Fulbourn started the better and created a chance that left an attacker with a heading chance but he put the chance over the bar. Bluntisham got into the game with Josh Parker working tirelessly upfront to retain possession and forced a corner that Ollie Gautrey came close to finishing. Fulbourn took the lead on 20 minutes with a well worked goal they could have then extended the lead except a brilliant save and then a penalty save by Luke Robinson kept Bluntisham in the game.
Arron Martin then fired a great shot but the Fulbourn also made a great save to give Fulbourn a 1-0 half time lead.
The second half was end to end with Tom Power continually challenging the Fulbourn back four and making their life uneasy. Bluntisham put pressure on Fulbourn with a number of free kicks and corners but their defence held out.
With ten minutes to go Fulbourn scored a second, Bluntisham continued to play attacking football but were unable to get a goal they thoroughly deserved.
Dan Sterna, Matt Norton, Tom Norton and Alex Parsons all had great games with plenty of energy and quality.
Bluntisham Rangers U16 B Bluntisham Rangers 1 Potton Colts 1
Bluntisham Rangers U-16 B were held to a 1-1 draw against Potton. Janagan Sivakumar scored the goal and in a good all round team effort Jamie Sewell was the MOM."
Bluntisham Rangers U16 started the season with a 3-2 victory over Milton.
Bluntisham started well with Josh Parker and Tom Power proving a handful for the Milton defence. Bluntisham took a deserved lead when Tom Power calmly slotted the ball past the advancing goalkeeper after a turn of pace took him clear of the defence.
Bluntisham then extended their lead on fifteen minutes when Dan Sterna finished a well worked move.
Chances came and went for Bluntisham and they were punished when a long ball was not dealt with and Milton forward finished well just before half time.
The second half was a tight affair and once again a mistake on marking allowed Milton to equalise with a great header at the back post from a free kick.
Bluntisham then took the match by the scuff of the neck with Tom Power, Tom Skidmore and Josh Parker making the Milton defence work hard.
Josh Parker then scored the goal of the game with a great strike from the edge of the box to give Bluntisham a 3-2 lead
Bluntisham then continued to dominate the game and should have increased their lead but last ditch defence good goalkeeping and poor finishing meant the final score was 3-2 to Bluntisham.
Simon Cafferkey, Tom Power and Josh Parker all had great games but were well supported by the rest of the team to gain a good first day victory.
Bluntisham Rangers U16 B Warboys Colts 4 Bluntisham Rangers 4
Bluntisham Rangers U-16B came away with a point from an exciting hard fought 4-4 draw away to Warboys after being 4-2 down. Janagan Sivakumar started the scoring and set Max Hutchings up for the late equaliser, the other 2 goals coming from a Sam Scales penalty and a Steven Edge free-kick. In the end it was a fair result."
