NEW MILLS JUNIORS FC

From the first whistle, our girls showed determination and togetherness. Annabella started in goal. Alert and brave off her line, she read the game well, stepping out to intercept danger before it could fully develop. Her willingness to come forward gave the defence reassurance and allowed the team to hold a strong shape higher up the pitch. On the right side of defence, Jessica was fearless. She put herself about all game, never shying away from a challenge and constantly ge

The U10s were up against Whaley Bridge Reds at Stockport Sports Village, and it was great to welcome Dylan back to the squad after a few weeks out injured. New Mills started with another experimental setup at the back, with Teddy and Rhys in defence, Stanley, Charlie J and Jackson in midfield, and Dylan leading the line as striker. The boys began brightly, building confidently from the back and moving the ball well. In what was a very tight and competitive first half, it was

The Millers faced local title rivals Whaley Bridge in a Sunday afternoon, top-of-the-table clash. The Millers started the game brightly. Archie was distributing well; the back four of India, Cole, Alfie and Stan were dominant in the duels and fed the ball quickly to the midfield three of Jess, Fletcher and Bobby, who in turn started fast-paced counter-attacks, with some excellent chances created by the tireless work of Bertie, Darragh and Mayson up top. Mayson broke the deadl