03/03/2026
Redfearn's Blues Vs Treeton Terriers - Match Report, 01.03.26.
Redfearn's latest fixture saw the visit of Treeton Terriers to S71 2JS, in an eagerly anticipated match up of two recently promoted teams.
Redfearn's lined up with Reed between the posts, a defence of Hellewell (c), Cowgill and France, midfield of Longley, Forgione and Cherry, with Briscoe providing the cutting edge up top. Fraser and Cowgill completed the match day squad, with Boldy and Moore still unavailable for selection.
As is often the case, Redfearn's gave their opponents a goal start, a hopeful long ball was not dealt with, which allowed the Treeton striker to get behind the defence and slot home from close range.
Redfearn's slowly started to wake up and find their feet, keeping the ball for long periods and probing the visitors defence with some lovely forward balls they struggled to cope with. The home support didn't have long to wait before the boys were back on level terms, Longley finding Briscoe who poked the ball home off the post.
Despite further Redfearn's pressure they failed to extend their lead in the first period, half time reached with the scores tied. The message from the coaching staff was to not get involved in the blatant over physical tactics being used by the visitors and to let their superior football do the talking.
The boys listened and took the instructions on board, standing upto the physical players of Treeton but at the same time playing some fantastic one and two touch football that had the crowd on their feet, and the supporters there to watch other games tuning in to watch. This included the linesman running the line on the adjacent pitch, who missed an off side while not concentrating on his flag duties while watching the Blues 😂
The Redfearn's boys continued knocking at the door which Briscoe eventually broke down, an assist from captain Hellewell playing Briscoe in to put the hosts deservedly in front.
Treeton then threw caution to the wind and reverted to 1 at the back, pushing their players forward and utilising the long ball method. A rare corner for Treeton was played into the box, bobbled through the area and again wasn't dealt with effectively, and after what seemed like an age was prodded home by a Treeton player to level the scores against the run of play.
With time running out the game looked to be heading towards a draw which would have been a travesty for the Redfearn's boys, who had been in control for long periods of the match.
A little reshuffle saw Longley deployed up top to replace Briscoe, who must have run close to a marathon on a heavy muddy pitch for the cause. Last weeks match winner Cherry picked the ball up on the left and played a through ball behind the last defender, which Longley ran onto, out muscled and out paced the chasing defender before blasting the ball home beyond the helpless keeper to put Redfearn's in front with only a minute to go.
Redfearn's were deservedly back in front but weren't done yet. The move of the match saw Cherry and Briscoe combine down the left with some delightful one touch passing, carving the visiting defence open, allowing Briscoe to finish at the near post to complete a hard earned hattrick and to make the score line more reflective of the performance.
Reed in goal was again in fine form, keeping the visitors out and looking comfortable between the sticks.
The defensive trio of France, Cowgill and at times Hellewell were absolutely immense at the back, making countless interceptions and tackles as Treeton continuously launched long hopeful balls forward.
The Redfearn's midfield of Cherry, Longley, Forgione, Fraser and Hellewell were again strong in the tackle, creative and a joy to watch going forward, while at the same time working hard to assist with the defensive duties.
Brizzy again ran his blood to water up front, putting in the hard yards and getting the results for his hard work with his hattrick.
Parents player of the match was awarded to Cowgill, who looked assured and comfortable at the back, distributing the visitors at every opportunity and never wasting a forward pass.
Managers player of the match went to France, who put on a masterclass of defending for his team. When France emptied his pockets after the game, the big, mobile and aggressive Treeton striker was still in there. 😂
Too many moments of absolute quality to be able to choose the best of the day on the football field, but we are pleased to report that Mrs Longley's terrible back problems of late appear to be cured, if her jumping up and down and cheering when the last two goals went in is anything to judge by. 🙈
Another great day at the office for the Blues 💙
⚽Briscoe (Longley)
⚽Briscoe (Hellewell)
⚽Longley (Cherry)
⚽Briscoe (Cherry)
