24/10/09
Battyeford coped better in the wind and rain when they took away 3 points from their visit to Howden Clough U12 Girls. Clough took an early lead playing up the slope and into the wind. A good run and shot from Finty Kissane was parried and Charlie Cassidy followed up to score. Battyeford soon equalised but Clough played well under pressure, Rachel Day was solid in defence and the midfield of Isobel Hilton, Megan Ryan and Alex Bailey worked very hard. Battyeford scored 2 crucial goals, just before and just after half time from which Clough never recovered. Hilton got one back for Clough but Battyeford scored another breakaway goal. Day moved into attack and scored late on.
On a day of average performances Isabel Maguire stood out head and shoulders as the Girl-of-the-Game.
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1/11/09
A much improved performance saw Howden Clough U12 Girls prevail 1-0 when they visited Norristhorpe. Clough were playing up a considerable slope into a very strong wind first half but kept things so tight at the back Norristhorpe didn’t have one decent chance. Ellie Woods, Rachel Day, Charlotte Flynn, Isabel Maguire and Charlotte Ashton all defended well and Millie Hawksford won every physical challenge, never putting a foot wrong in her Girl-of-the-Game performance. Clough managed to break out a few times in the first half; one of these counter attacks saw Isobel Hilton grab a goal. Second half was all Clough, Megan Ryan, Alex Bailey, Demi Nichols and Hilton all worked hard to keep possession and territorial advantage, Finty Kissane showed some nice touches out wide and Charlie Cassidy worked hard up front. Norristhorpe did break away in the last minute but a brave piece of goalkeeping from Anna Martin ensured Clough got the three points.
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8/11/09
Howden Clough U12 Girls suffered their worst defeat of the season going down 6-0 to league leaders Altofts. Clough lost the game in the first 5 minutes, a combination of lack of commitment and good Altofts finishing saw them score three quick goals. Altofts added another before half time. Clough played much better in the second half, but still did not create much in the way of clear cut chances. Girl-of-the-game Maia Hanson put in a brave, committed defensive display, Charlotte Ashton and Megan Ryan also defended well. The midfield of Alex Bailey, Isobel Hilton and Rachel Day worked hard but could create nothing for hard running striker Charlie Cassidy. Another goal plus a great finish from the Altofts right winger sealed the game.
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15/11/09
Howden Clough U12 Girls lost 4-0 to Wigton Moor, a result that belied Clough's possession and commitment in a very physical encounter. Wigton went 3 up in the first half, two of the goals long range efforts and Clough were always going to struggle to get back into the game. Girl-of-the-Game Finty Kissane ran herself into the ground. There were also solid performances from Demi Nichols, Charlotte Ashton, Alex Bailey, Millie Hawksford, Isabel Maguire and Rachel Day. Clough were camped in the Wigton half in the second period, but only broke the strong defence a couple of times near the end. Charlie Cassidy, Megan Ryan and Isobel Hilton put their bodies on the line time and again, more than matching the physicality of a big Wigton team. Unfortunately Wigton broke again late in the game to settle the result.
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24/01/2010
Howden Clough Under 12 girls yet again came up against Altofts, this time a cup tie and although Clough played very much better than their last contest, Altofts still ran out comfortable 9-2 winners. The Clough midfield and defence failed to deal with Altofts outstanding passing and movement early in the game and quickly went three down. A nice passing move saw Charlotte Ashton score her first goal for the club, but more great play saw Altofts go in 6-1 up at the interval. Clough improved a great deal in the second half; Anna Martin tried hard in goal all the game under intense pressure. Both Millie Hawksford and Maia Hanson made a number of great tackles and Isabel Maguire was outstanding at right back. The midfield of Charlie Cassidy, Alex Bailey and Ashton started to get the ball down and turn their opponents, good movement from Finty Kissane and Isobel Hilton created a few good chances. Clough held Altofts to 1-1 for most of the second half, Ashton showed a great turn of pace in a run from halfway which resulted in her second goal and the girl-of-the-game award Altofts got a couple of late goals to give a result that didn’t reflect the way Clough played.
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14/02/2010
 A team performance of the season saw Howden Clough Under 12 Girls come away from Kirkburton with a 8 -1 win. They settled into the match after 10 minutes and from there on dominated the game. 
Girl of the Game Clare Booth opened the scoring with a well executed goal and carried on throughout the game showing us all what great speed and ball skills she has. Isobel Hilton had another great solid performance in central defence which proved in the amount of goals conceded.
Charlie Cassidy controlled midfield and deservedly bagged a brace with a long distance shot for her first of the game and a volley close to goal from a corner kick for her second. A great solo run by Demi Nichols saw her score the first of 2 goals and showed great ball control down the left wing. Finty Kissane has now made the right wing her own position, like last week she showed great determination, ball control and skill by passing by the opposition, providing great crosses into the box and got on to a corner kick to get onto the score sheet with a well deserved goal.
Charlotte Ashton showed real determination through out, she defended the corners well, cleared the ball out of danger and came away with a goal for all her hard work. Megan Ryan played up front and constantly gave the Kirkburton defence a lot to think about; she provided great corners and finished the game with a goal. Ellie Woods came close to scoring and tackled well; Charlotte Flynn came on in defence and never came second to any ball. Maia Hanson and Isabel Maguire both defended well as always, both tackling hard and and always coming away with the ball. Anna Martin gave another marvellous goal keeping display making a great dive to her left early in the second half from a long distance shot and another 1 minute later taking the ball on the outside of the post.
This was a performance to remember for the passion, confidence and the team spirit they showed in the game.
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7/03/10
Wigton Moor beat Howden Clough Under 12 Girls 1-0 in a hard fought game on a very heavy pitch. Clough were under almost constant pressure in the first half, but defended well throughout the game. Charlotte Flynn worked hard, Isabel Maguire and Isobel Hilton had their usual dependable games and Rachel Day and Maia Hanson excelled in shoring up the defence in the second half. Unfortunately some shy tackling in midfield in the first half let Wigton in once too often and their centre forward finished well, goalkeeper and Girl-of-the-Game Anna Martin could do nothing about it despite turning in a performance full of great saves and sure handling. Demi Nichols ran hard in midfield but never got a decent supply. After the break Clough made a few changes and played much better, Charlie Cassidy was simply awesome in midfield, well supported by Alex Bailey and Charlotte Ashton. Megan Ryan and Ellie Woods worked hard up front but every time Clough put pressure on, a slip of concentration allowed Wigton to clear. As the game wore on conditions became very difficult but both teams kept the pace up until the final whistle.
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21/3/10
A great game of football between Howden Clough U12 Girls and Wigton Moor was marred by a nasty ankle injury to striker Anna Martin midway through the second half. Clough playing uphill and into the wind in the first half took the game to Wigton. The midfield of Finty Kissane, Isobel Hilton, Charlotte Ashton and Girl-of-the-Game Charlie Cassidy dominated early on, setting up several chances for the strike force of Megan Ryan, Alex Bailey and Clare Booth, who worked hard but could not break the strong Wigton defence. Clough defended well in the first half; tidy work from Isabel Maguire, Charlotte Flynn and Maia Hanson and keeper Demi Nichols was solid throughout the game.   Clough came under more pressure in the second half, Ellie Woods and Millie Hawksford coped well at the back but a miss timed defensive header looped over Nichols to give Wigton the lead. Martins injury knocked the wind out of Clough and Wigton quickly scored a second to make the final score 2-0. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
28/03/10
Howden Clough Under 12 Girls lost 3-0 at home to Norristhorpe. Norristhorpe were up for it from the start, Clough weren’t. This resulted in a goal for the visitors within the first minute. Two more swiftly followed and although Cloughs play improved somewhat, it was always going to be too big an ask. Right back Isabel Maguire never put a foot wrong in attack or defence and was awarded Girl-of-the-Game. Other notable performances came from Isobel Hilton, Millie Hawksford, Charlotte Flynn and Charlie Cassidy.
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