SFA Youth Initiative Fixtures
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Played on the weekend of Sunday, 22nd February 2009
Aberdeen
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 1st March 2009
Hearts
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 8th March 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
The U13's fixture against Hearts FC at the Hearts FC Academy was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Under 14's Report
The U14's fixture against Hearts FC at the Hearts FC Academy was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Under 15's Report
The Under 15's put in a very spirited and, at times, a very good performance with midfielder Chris McInnes scoring with a superb curling left foot shot and centre back Danny Naismith netting a penalty. Luke Fleming was outstanding in a central midfield role midfielder Craig Patterson and striker Lori Johnston performing well too.
Under 16/17's Report
The U16/17's did not perform to their potential against Hearts. Sean Dickson who has been in excellent form this season, had a penelty well saved in the second half. Centre back Thomas Nelson and fullback Steven Welsh both played well in the game, but otherwise it was a disappointing game played in poor weather conditions.
Celtic
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 15th March 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
The Under 13's played Celtic at the Celtic Training Ground at Barrowfield last Friday (13th March 2009). Coach Paul McIlwraith was very complimentary towards the excellent young Celtic side but was pleased with the way the young Stenny lads tried to the last kick of the game.
Under 14's Report
The Under 14's coach Stevie Clarkson was delighted with the performance of his young side in a match played last Friday (13th March 2009) at the Celtic Training ground in Lennoxtown. Dillon Dunn scored for the young warriors but Stevie said everyone played well in a very good all round performance.
Under 15's Report
Match Postponed
Under 16/17's Report
The Under 16/17's played their Celtic counterparts last Thursday (12th March 2009) at the Celtic training Ground in Lennoxtown. Coaches Mick O’Neill and Kevin McGoldrick were delighted with the team performance saying that there were no failures throughout the team. Striker Ryan Sneddon added to his growing reputation, scoring twice against the Glasgow Club.
Rangers
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 22nd March 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
Our Under 13's acquitted themselves well against the young Rangers side at Ochilview, and in a very competitive first 30 minute period, Paul Brown showed great skill and technique before scoring with a subperb right foot strike. Rangers played very strongly in the second period and scored some good goals despite some fine saves by Lewis Wynne in our goal. Shaun Campbell rifled home a spectacular 20 yarder at the beginning of the 3rd period and Paul Brennan latched onto Philips Duffy's cross to score with a few minutes to go.
Under 14's Report
Coach Stevie Clarkson was pleased with the last hour of the Under 14's match against Rangers at Ochilview. Rangers were the better side in the first period but the young Warriors rallied well in the final two periods where goals by Scott Brown and Andy Thomson put a fairer reflection on the proceedings.
Under 15's Report
This fixture was postponed at Rangers request due to lack of team numbers.
Under 16/17's Report
In what could be best described as difficult overhead conditions' our Under 17's struggled at times to master the elements against the Glasgow side at Murray park. Rangers scored prior to the end of the first half and although Drew Windgate scored for the Warriors after Paul O'Neills initial effort was kicked off the line, it took a fine performance by keeper Gordon Little to keep us in the match.
Dunfermline
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 29th March 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
U13’s v Dunfermline at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir.
Coach Paul McIlwraith was delighted with yet another fine performance by his young side. There were no failures in what was a very competitive match against a very good Dunfermline side. Paul was delighted with all the boys performances in a game that saw Paul Brown and Jamie McKinney score for the Warriors.
Under 14's Report
U14’s V Dunfermline at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir.
Coach Stevie Clarkson was very pleased with the teams continued good form in their match last week. The outstanding player on view was Andy Thomson who scored twice and was brought for the penalty that Calum Linning scored from.
Under 15's Report
U15’s at Fleet Grounds, Rosyth.
The team played poorly at Dunfermline and despite a decent performance by goalkeeper Dean Shaw, Dunfermline won comfortably and deservedly.
Under 16/17's Report
U16/17’s at Dalgetty Bay.
The U16/17’s put in a very inconsistent performance against Dunfermline. Despite playing well in possession of the ball, their inability to defend set pieces well cost them in the end. Ryan Sneddon once again scored for the Warriors, dispossessing the Dunfermline centre back and scoring from an acute angle.
Ross County
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 5th April 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
U13’s v Ross County at Jubilee Park, Dingwall.
The Warriors U13’s side put in a fine performance against their young counterparts. In tricky conditions a goal in each of the 3 periods gave the young Warriors their first win of the season. Paul Brennan scored the first goal, with Paul Brown adding a second. Brennan was brought down in the penalty area and the young striker netted with the resulting penalty kick. There were no failures in what was a good display by the team.
Under 14's Report
The U14’s went two up early in this match with goals from Dillan Dunn and Andy Thomson. Ross County battled their way back into the game, but further goals by Dunn, Thomson and Connon Smith and Kenny Heap put the gloss on what was an excellent performance by the boys.
Under 15's Report
Match Postponed.
Under 16/17's Report
The U16/17’s got back to a better level of performance on Sunday. Coach Michael O’Neill was very pleased with the performance of the players and despite missing the Michael Hutchison, Drew Wingate, Ryan Sneddon and Ross Brash, goals by Sean Dickson, Paul McCarthy, Lee Halpin and a double by Kieran Connachan gave the Warriors a good result against a spirited Ross County side.
Free Week
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 12th April 2009
Hamilton
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 19th April 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
Under 13’s v Hamilton Academical at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir
Coach Paul McIlwraith was disappointed with the U13’s performance against Hamilton Academical. Hoping to build on a fine display against Ross County, the youngsters handicapped by injuries to David Grant and Drew Finlayson failed to reach the height of the match in Dingwall and a good Hamilton team won the game fairly comfortably.
Under 14's Report
Under 14’s v Hamilton Academical at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir.
Coach Stevie Clarkson was less than happy with the outcome of the match against the young Accies. Hamilton were superior in every department with Andy Thomson’s consolation goal the bright spot of the afternoon.
Under 15's Report
Under 15’s v Hamilton Academical at Bent Road playing fields, Hamilton.
A horrendous opening half hour period in which our U15’s were very poor made the outcome of this game far more one sided than it ought to have been. The second and third periods showed that our youngsters were well capable of competing in the match, but as has happened too often this season the lack of a competitive edge cost them dearly.
Under 16/17's Report
Under 16/17’s v Hamilton Academical at Bent Road playing field, Hamilton.
Our U17’s were eventually well beaten by their Hamilton counterparts. Coaches Michael O’Neill and Kevin Mc Goldrick were a bit disappointed with the display of the team and to add to their woes an injury to Kieran Connachan compounded what was a bad day at the office.
Kilmarnock
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 26th April 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
Mtach Postponed
Under 14's Report
Match Postponed
Under 15's Report
Under 15’s v Kilmarnock
This was a much improved performance by our Under 15 side. Coach Darren Henderson was delighted with the commitment and attitude of the players with goals from Lewis Blair and Tyler Campbell giving them recompense for their endeavours.
Under 16/17's Report
Under 17’s v Kilmarnock
An excellent showing by the under 17’s was made better with goals from Lee Halpin and a Ryan Sneddon double giving the side just rewards for their efforts. Coach Michael O’Neill was pleased with an improved performance by Michael Hutchison who is slowly but surely recovering from a series of injuries incurred throughout the season.
Queens Park
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 26th April 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
Under 13’s v Queens Park
Coach Paul McIlwraith was a bit disappointed with the young Warriors performance against Queens Park at Ochilview on Sunday. Despite some good passing movements we created few scoring chances and conceded a couple of soft goals into the bargain.
Under 14's Report
Under 14’s v Queens Park
Coach Stevie Clarkson was delighted with his side’s showing on Sunday at Ochilview. There were many plusses in what was an excellent team performance with Dillan Dunn, Andy Thomson and Harley Conry all finding the net. There was a solid look to the back four with Jack Aird and Jack Thomson doing exceptionally well in the central midfield areas.
Under 15's Report
No match arranged
Under 16/17's Report
No match arranged
Inverness
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 3rd May 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
Under 13’s v Inverness CT at Guys Meadow Stadium, Cumbernauld
Coach Paul McIlwraith was pleased with his young charges’ performance v Inverness CT last Sunday. In possession of the ball the Young Warriors played some good football but some bad errors in defensive situations led to a couple of goals being needlessly conceded.
Under 14's Report
Under 14’s v Inverness CT at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir
Coach Stevie Clarkson was once again very pleased with his sides’ performance against their Inverness counterparts. A Dillan Dunn double an Andy Thomson double and a Scott Brown goal were just rewards for an outstanding display with young Jack Thomson catching the eye in a central midfield role.
Under 15's Report
Under 15’s v Inverness CT at Charleston Academy, Inverness
The U15’s were up against it alongside bigger and physically stronger opponents. However, they stuck to their task and Tyler Campbell made the journey north slightly more acceptable with a fine strike in the final period of the game. Luke Fleming was the Warrior’s best performer.
Under 16/17's Report
Under 17’s v Inverness CT at Charleston Academy, Inverness
The U 17’s played reasonably well at Inverness and were undoubtedly hampered by goalkeeper Gordon Little’s injury early in the match. Gordon, who had been in fine form, would have saved the 2nd and 3rd goals in the game. Lee Halpin and substitute Ross Brash were the Warrior’s best players.
Hibernian
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 10th May 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
Under 13’s v Hibernian at Hibernian Academy, Edinburgh
Coach Paul McIlwraith was reasonably pleased with his young team’s performance against Hibs on Sunday. Shaun Campbell scored a fine goal for the young Warriors but class told and a very good young Hibs side won comfortably in the end.
Under 14's Report
Under 14’s v Hibernian at Hibernian Academy, Edinburgh
An excellent Andy Thomson goal was just reward for a fine display by Stevie Clarkson’s team in Edinburgh on Sunday, Stevie was delighted with a good performance by the youngsters with good displays by most of his players.
Under 15's Report
Under 15’s v Hibernian at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir
Darren Henderson was satisfied with his team’s display against their Hibs counterparts at Ochilview on Sunday. An excellent goalkeeping display by Dean Shaw and a great game by Kieran Anderson were the highlights of the Warriors performance.
Under 16/17's Report
Under 17’s v Hibernian at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir
Mick O’Neill and Kevin McGoldrick were delighted with this Under 17 performance on Sunday. Despite losing an early goal the Warriors dominated the game for long spells with Drew Wingate and Paul McCarthy prompting from the midfield area. The young Hibs goalkeeper made several excellent saves and despite ultimately losing, this was an excellent display by the young Warriors side.
Motherwell
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 17th May 2009
Match Reports AvailableUnder 13's Report
Under 13’s v Motherwell at Dalziel Park, Motherwell
Some fine displays by Darren Macisaac, Ryan Russell, Jamie McKinney and Paul Brown were the high points of Sunday’s games in Motherwell. McKinney with a brilliant header and another goal by Paul Brennan were the goalscorers in a display that pleased coach Paul McIlwraith.
Under 14's Report
Under 14’s v Motherwell at Dalziel Park, Motherwell
Coach Stevie Clarkson was again pleased with his sides display on Sunday at Dalziel Park. Stevie said that he had no failures and is pleased with the development the team has made in recent weeks.
Under 15's Report
Under 15’s v Motherwell at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir
The U15’s suffered another late collapse in terms of conceding goals against a very good Motherwell side. Fine displays by keeper Dean Shaw, centre back Darren Gall, midfielder Lewis Blair and striker Lori Johnston were the highlights of Sunday’s game.
Under 16/17's Report
Under 17’s v Motherwell at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir
What a game to end Michael O’Neill’s coaching career at Stenhousemuir. Motherwell came out the traps quickly and following a couple of defensive mistakes the Warriors found themselves well behind. However a quite incredible comeback resulted in goals for Lee Halpin, Sean Dickson, Ryan Sneddon and Dean Strathie striking back for the young Warriors. However Motherwell rallied and poor defending got them back into the game.
Stenhousemuir FC would like to extend a warm thank you to Michael O’Neill for his hard work and excellent coaching throughout a long period of time at the club. Michael has been a huge contributor to the success of the youth policy at the club in his time here. We wish him well in his future.
Dundee United
Played on the weekend of Sunday, 24th May 2009
