Match results Sat 30th / Sun 31st July

Sat 30th July: U6 v Wenty Goannas U9 Grey v North Rocks Loss 7-1 U9 White v Winston Hills Won 8-0 U14 div 2 v Baulkham Hills Loss 3-1 U15 div 3 v Dundas Draw 2-2 U16 div 2 v Parramatta City Lost 4-0 O35 div 7 v Lidcombe Waratah Loss 3-2 O35 div 3 v Kellyville Black Won 3-1 Senior 3 v Greystanes White Loss 7-0 Sun 31st July: U9 White v Greystanes Won 1-0 U16 Girls div 1 v Winston Hills Loss 3-0 All Age Ladies div 5 v Rouse Hill Draw 1-1 All Age Ladies div 3 v Dundas Loss 2-0 All Age Ladies div 2 v Merrylands SFC Won 2-1

Focus on Under 14s

The Under 14s have come up from playing in Division 3 last year,  to U14 div 2 this year.
 
They have improved throughout the season while adjusting to the higher division.

Initially Mark coached the team but due to some extra work commitments he was unable to continue.  Fortunately, Dave, dad of Jesse, who had coached the team in  previous years offered to coach the team again.

Vicki, mum of Paul, has been managing the team for many years.  Vicki has also coached or managed many different teams at Holroyd Rangers in different age groups. Vicki is also a long serving Committee member.

Some ex players have returned to the team after a break trying other sports.  The team also have some new players.

An example of their improvement during the season:  their first competition points for the season was when they drew with Winston Hills.  Then the second time they met Winston Hills they won 2-0, making that their first win for the season.

All games this weekend washed out

Due to persistent rain and field closures all games this weekend Sat 23rd and Sun 24th July have been washed out.  The Association will review and decide whether these games will be made up.

Match results Sat 16th / Sun 17th July

Sat 16th July:

U6 v Wenty
U9 White v Castle Hill RSL Loss 8-1
U9 Grey v Rydalmere FC Loss 13-0
U14 div 2 v Winston Hills Won 2-0
U15 div 3 v Greystanes Draw 3-3
U16 div 2 v North Rocks Won 7-0

Due to players away we turned up with 9 only to find they also had 9. We quickly took the ascendancy and controlled the game from beginning to end playing a superb passing game. 5-0 at the half but NR toughened up 2nd half and kept the score respectable when a blow-out threatened. Great to see some nice finishing from Omar (3), Huss (2), Chris and Sonthy. Chris, Ryan and Scott played really well, and AJ pulled off a couple of nice saves late in the game to keep a clean sheet. Great to see the 1-2 passing from the boys.

Over 35 div 7 v Granville Kewpies Won 5-1
Over 35 div 3 v Granville Waratah Won 3-1
Down 1-0 at the break we stuck to our game plan and ground out a terrific win with 3 well taken headed goals in the 2nd half. Unofficial ref was fair and did a good job. Inspirational game from the Capt.

Senior 3 v Rydalmere FC Draw 1-1

Sun 17th July:

U16 Girls div 1 v Baulkham Hills Draw 2-2
All Age Ladies div 5 v Ermington Won 6-0
All Age Ladies div 3 v Guildford County
Game abandoned due to injury and to be replayed (we wish Jess a speedy recovery)

All Age Ladies div 2 v Pendle Hill Black Loss 5-3

Mon 18th July:

All Age Ladies div 5 v Granville Kewpies Won 11-0
(Round 13 catch up match)

Focus on Under 15s

The Under 15s division 3 team have a squad of 16 players, coached by Shawn and managed by Paul. The team is fortunate to also have ongoing coaching assistance from Ingrid and Gary.

Many parents from this team are also active in the operation of the club. Julie, Paul, Gary, Michelle and Sharon are on committee, Shawn does the line marking on our fields and John (past Club President) is on our Parks committee, and his wife Amanda who is always willing to volunteer in canteen or help out in any other capacity.

A majority of the boys have been together as a team for many years under the continued coaching of Shawn with some of them having played with Rangers for over 10 years. Their numbers have been strengthened with some new players this year.


In previous years the boys have reached Grand Finals but the Champion trophy has eluded them.

They are hoping that this will be their year. They are currently third on the table.

See more photos of this team on our Holroyd Rangers Facebook page.

Focus on Under 9 Greys

The Under 9 Greys are coached by Rodney and managed by Ian and train together with the Under 9 Whites.  Ian as well as Rodney play for our O35/7 team. Ian's son plays in goals for the Greys.

Recently the Greys team needed a few more players.  Both the Grey and White teams took on the challenge and with the help of some colourful flyers produced by Paul Jones from our committee they helped signed up some extra players.

The Greys have a couple of players that are playing above their age in this team with also 2 girls in the team.

They play 7 a side football with smaller fields and modified rules.  There are mainly new players in this team with a few who have played with Holroyd Rangers before.

Rodney is doing a lot of work with them in preparation for next years change to the big field for those moving to Under 10's.

Match results Sat 9th / Sun 10th July

Sat 9th July:

U6 v Guildford Loss 7-1
U9 Grey v Winston Hills Black Won 5-4
U9 White v Kellyville Draw 1-1
U14 div 2 v Lidcombe Waratah Draw 2-2
U15 div 3 v Kellyville Won 2-1
U16 div 2 v Wenty Waratah Won 7-0
A one-sided game and an easy win. Not pretty but 3 points and good for our goal difference. Wenty a great bunch of guys to play against.

Over 35 div 7 v Parramatta City Won 2-1
Over 35 div 3 v Lidcombe Waratah Won 3-2
Another win over the Goats in a similar fashion to the first. We hit the ground running and went up 2-0 inside 10 minutes with great finishes from our 2 strikers. LW consolidated and grabbed a goal late 1st half after holding a lot of possession. Mid-2nd half we grabbed our 3rd before they hit back with a late goal of their own and then pressed hard for the equalizer. We toughed it out defensively and grabbed a valuable 3 points.

Senior 3 v Winston Hills Loss 1-0

Sun 10th July:

U16 Girls div 1 v Kellyville Loss 2-1
All Age Ladies div 5 vKellyville Draw 0-0
All Age Ladies div 3 v Pendle Hill Won 2-0
A terrific game to watch with our experience triumphing over their youth. Nicely placed goals from Ness and Claire (some would even say spectacular) with great lead up work from Sherrie. Great play in the centre of the park from Mel and Rochelle, and Amy was terrific in goals. 

All Age Ladies div 2 v  Auburn FC Won 4-0

Parramatta FC train with our U16s

Parramatta FC U16s visited Holroyd Rangers tonight to train with our U16s team.

The Parramatta FC coaches took both teams through their pre game warm up routine, did a series of drills for improving ballwork and movement and then organised a game.

Afterwards everyone enjoyed a free sausage sizzle.

Holroyd Rangers was very impressed with Parramatta FC's professionalism, friendliness and willingness to share their knowledge.

Our U16's boys described it as awesome.

Thanks Parramatta FC.

Match results Sat 2nd / Sun 3rd July

Sat 2nd July:

U6
U9 Grey v Winston Hills White Loss on forfeit
U9 White v Toongabbie Loss 2-1
U14 div 2 v Granville Waratah Loss 7-0
U15 div 3 v Wenty Uniting Loss 4-2
U16 div 2 v Guildford County Loss 1-0
Despite us having 10 players it was an even game for the most part and both teams had a chance or 2 to score in the 2nd half. GC finally put 1 away with 10 min to go and that proved the difference. Need to pick up our fitness levels to tough out the final minutes in tight games like this.

O35 div 7 v North Rocks Won 6-1
O35 div 3 v Greystanes Won 9-0
Greys with only 9 were always going to struggle. When Shearers shot hit their keeper and he fumbled it over the line the floodgates were opened. Nice to see a few of our lads getting on the scoresheet. Game played in tremendous spirits.

Senior 3 v Baulkham Hills Won 7-2

Sun 3rd July:

U16 Girls div 1 v Castle Hill United Loss 3-1
All Age Ladies div 5 v Granville Kewpie Game deferred
All Age Ladies div 3 v Castle Hill RSL Loss 6-0
All Age Ladies div 2 v Winston Hills Loss 3-1