U11s Defeat Denton

Celtic under 11s extended their lead at the top of the Tameside Saturday League with a comprehensive 5-0 defeat of Denton Youth. Kick off was delayed by 30 minutes to allow extra thawing time on a frosty morning, but the lads began the match showing great energy and application, with Bomber setting the tone up front.

It was Dan who put Stalybridge 1-0 in front, heading in Brad's in-swinging corner for his seventh goal of the season from centre-half. Max doubled the lead on 25 minutes, finishing at the second attempt after cutting inside two defenders and it was no less than Bridge deserved as they had completely dominated the game up to that point. However, just before the break, James made three excellent saves, the first with his feet and then twice pushing the ball round the post from a free-kick that the referee ordered to be retaken. Concentration is so important in games where goalkeepers have so little to do and James certainly earned his corn on Saturday to make sure Celtic stayed in control.

The earlier pattern continued in the second half and Elliot tucked home his 14th goal of the season after Dan and Brad combined. He almost had another when nodding in Lewis' cross come shot on the goal line, but very generously handed it over for the full-back to claim a rare goal and receive the games' 'Champagne Moment' trophy to boot.

Max scored number five, again after Dan and Brad had combined, latching on to a through ball and finishing at the second attempt to complete another excellent performance by Celtic, especially after their enforced winter break, with James picking up the man of the match award.

FINAL SCORE: DENTON YOUTH 0 CELTIC 5


Friendly match on Tuesday at Mossley Hollins. Meet 7.10pm
Training Thursday at St Damian's. 6-7.30pm
Saturday v Waterloo (away).
Sunday v Barhill (home) County Cup