09/05/2026
Well done today lads
An unbelievable effort from the boys today to battle their way to the final at the St Annes Tournament. Every single player can be incredibly proud of what they achieved.
Finishing 4th in the group with two wins, Freckleton showed real character to progress, edging past St Annes Yellows in the quarter-final on penalties, before a fantastic semi-final win over St Annes Greens.
The final was an extremely close contest. I genuinely felt we had the slight upper edge, but two penalties conceded in normal time kept the score level and sent us to a second penalty shootout of the day. The lads were outstanding stepping up again — three top-quality penalties, all struck perfectly — but credit to the opposition keeper who produced a great save to claw the final one out of the top corner.
Goals in open play came from Harry, Oscar and Darcie, all well deserved.
Player Highlights
- Player of the Tournament: Everyone — a fantastic collective effort.
- Oliver was outstanding in goal all day, including a huge penalty save in the quarter-final.
- Lewis made countless clearances and showed some lovely touches in midfield.
- Oscar was excellent at right wing-back – great crosses, shots and important blocks.
- Jacob showed lovely skills on the left, consistently creating chances.
- Marshall was a dominant presence in midfield – a real destroyer, everywhere on the pitch (like a young Roy Keane!).
- Darcie showed tireless energy and drive and fully deserved his goal.
- Harry never stopped pressing their defence, and deserved his goal.
- Thomas showed real toughness playing on with a bad back — hopefully he’s okay.
Overall, it was chalk and cheese from last week— a massive step forward.
👏 Outstanding effort, boys.
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