Round 7 match results

Sat 26th May:

U6 v Merrylands SFC A
U7 v Wenty Waratah C
U10 div 3 v Kellyville Won 4-0
U15 div 2 v Winston Hills Loss 6-1
U16 div 2 v Wenty Uniting Won 3-0
U17 div 1 v Winston Hills Won 3-1
O35 div 5 v Baulkham Hills Black Won 5-1
All Age Men div 7 v Toongabbie Draw 3-3
All Age Men div 6 v Auburn FC

Sun 27th May:

U16G div 2 v Rouse Hill Won 4-0 

The under 16 girls showed what they were made of on the weekend with a fantastic 4 nil win over Rouse Hill.  The girls excelled in their defence holding Rouse Hill out for the entire match.  Four fantastic goals were scored - one from a back, two from the mid-fielders and one from a forward, proving to the girls that anyone can score!!!  It is so nice to see all of the girls playing as a team and working together with lots of talking on the field.  Our normal goalie played on the field this week and we put a first year player in goals and she did a marvellous job saving a "sure goal" right before the line.  This team is a pleasure to watch and to be a part of - you all should be

so proud of yourselves.

All Age Ladies div 4 v Guildford McCredie Won 7-0

All Age Ladies div 3 v North Rocks Won 5-0 

Round 6 match results

Sat 19th May:
U6 v Toongabbie D
U7 v Toongabbie C
U10 div 3 v Rouse Hill Loss
U15 div 2 v Guildford County Loss 14-1
U16 div 2 v Merrylands SFC Won 2-1
U17 div 1 v Greystanes Won 3-2
O35 div 5 v Merrylands SFC Won 3-0
All Age Men div 7 v Baulkham Hills Loss 4-0
All Age Men div 6 v Merrylands SFC

Sun 20th May:
U16G div 2 v North Rocks Loss 4-3
All Age Ladies div 4 v Lidcombe Waratah Draw 1-1
All Age Ladies div 3 v Pendle Hill Loss 1-0

Round 5 match results

Sat 12th May:
U6 v Merrylands SFC D
U7 v Greystanes A
U10 div 3 v Pendle Hill Draw 4-4
U15 div 2 v Rouse Hill Loss 5-2
U16 div 2 v Pendle Hill Won 2-1
U17 div 1 v Guildford County Loss 4-3
O35 div 5 v Auburn FC Draw 0-0
All Age Men div 7 v Rydalmere Loss 4-1
All Age Men div 6 v Winston Hills White

Sun 13th May:
U16G div 2 v Auburn FC Won 2-0
All Age Ladies div 4 v Rouse Hill Loss 2-1
All Age Ladies div 3 v Kellyville Loss 3-0

Round 4 match results

Sat 5th May:
U6 v Wenty Waratah C
U7 v Merrylands SFC A
U10 div 3 v Greystanes Loss
U15 div 2 v Castle Hill United Loss 11-0
U16 div 2 v Winston Hills Won 3-1
U17 div 1 v Auburn District Loss 17-1
Auburn are last years district champions as well as FNSW Champion of Champions and State Cup winners. They are a class above and no-one is going to come close to them this season. 1^st half we left holes in the midfield which they walked through creating goals as they wished. 2^nd half we pushed harder to retain our shape and worked better defensively in the middle. We were unlucky not to score when Seb’s chip shot over their keeper hit the crossbar. But minutes later we were again on the attack and Cam’s neatly placed header found the mark. We are the 1^st team to score a goal against Auburn this year. Take heart from your 2^nd half performance and take that sort of play into the next game and we’ll get better results. 


O35 div 5 v Rouse Hill Won 4-2
All Age Men div 7 v Winston Hills White Draw 1-1

Ordinary 1^st half, players turning up late or just in time does not allow us to get off to a good start. We rallied hard and changed our structure slightly and owned the 2^nd half, scoring the equalizer with Nath’s neatly placed shot, then pressed hard and were unlucky not to get the winner.

Sun 6th May:
U16G div 2 v Winston Hills Won 2-1
All Age Ladies div 4 v Ermington Won 3-1
All Age Ladies div 3 v Castle Hill RSL Won 2-0
Great game from every single player. 2 goals to player of the match Ness but many more players had good chances to add to the scoreboard (I suggest some shooting practice drills at training). Lauren, Rochelle, Niccy and Lisa great in the backs gave CH no chances. Mids worked hard on the big field and ran down every loose ball. Forwards toiled hard against some good defence and just need a little work on better positioning. The team is a pleasure to coach. 


Round 2 catch up games played Sun 6th May:
U6 v Toongabbie C
U10 div 3 v Parramatta City Loss 4-3

U16 div 2 v Dundas Won 4-0 

What a weekend. 2 games, two well deserved wins. Saturday against Winston Hills the score was 3-1 with the goal credits spread between Jordon, Marcus and Nathan and though scoring is critical the field play by all the boys was excellent.

If anything I feel the boys played better during Sunday’s tussle versus Dundas.  It was a 4-0 drubbing. 3 from Jordon’s boot and one from his head.

In a very busy game I could not name a player who did not have what would have been labelled a “standout game” in bygone seasons. Where the success came from was the wonderful teamwork. I lost count of the number of combination passing passages in the games where 3, 4 or 5 players were involved. Many a time the opposition was left stepping the wrong way or completely off balance. Our defenders and newcomer keeper Matty excelled in, neutralising or deflecting any attacking moves and putting Winston Hills on their heels.

In attack, our opportunities where well constructed and the finishes executed strongly and at times with panache.

Our control through the mids was the hub for our tactical constructs and made the transition from defence to attack smooth and often lightning quick, much to the chagrin of the opposition.

The completeness of our play cannot be overstated. I cannot recall having seen us play where all the boxes were so profoundly ticked: Skill, Attack, Control, Defence, Stamina, Focus, Composure, Commitment, Desire, Belief

The games were fast and entertaining. If this is an indication of what’s ahead I am so looking forward to it.

Well done to all our boys and the coaches.
O35 div 5 v Dundas Won 6-2

Round 3 match results

Sat 28th April:

U6 v Merrylands SFC C
U7 v Greystanes B
U10 div 3 v Merrylands SFC Loss 1-0
U15 div 2 v Castle Hill RSL Loss 10-1
U16 div 2 v Castle Hill United Draw 3-3
U17 div 1 v Toongabbie Loss 2-1
Again poor marking gave our opposition too many chances on goal. AJ terrific to stop more going in. Sonthaya with a nice finish to open the scoring but then we sat back and let Toonie run through us several times. Tighter marking in defence and better passing and our game and results will improve. 


O35 div 5 v Kellyville Won 7-1
All Age Men div 7 v Lidcombe Waratah Loss 4-1
Woeful game with poor finishing early on costing us goals we should have put away and gone ahead in the game much more confident. Instead arguing and loss of composure cost us this one big time. 


All Age Men div 6 v Lidcombe Waratah Loss 4-2

Sun 29th April:

U16G div 2 v Rouse Hill Won 4-3
All Age Ladies div 4 v Winston Hills White Draw 1-1
All Age Ladies div 3 v Wenty Waratah White Loss 2-1

Round 2 catch up games played Sun 29th:

U7 v Wenty Waratah A
U17 div 1 v Rouse Hill Loss 3-1
All Age Men div 7 v Castle Hill United Won 3-0
Much better game today in windy conditions. Strong and tight marking in defence was the key. Good quick passing in the middle of the park, and we made the most of our chances on goal. Lovely header from Nath to start and a good goal from the Fridge. 

Round 2 catch up games

Round 2 catch up games have been scheduled by the Association:

Sun 29th April:
U7 v Wenty Waratah at Ted Burge Sportsground at 10:30am
U17 div 1 v Rouse Hill at Commercial Rd #2 Rouse Hill at 1:00pm
AAM div 7 v Castle Hill United at Fred Caterson #2 Castle Hill at 1:00pm

Sun 6th May:
U6 v Toongabbie at Guildford West Sportsground at 9:00am
U10 div 3 v Parramatta City at Guildford West Sportsground at 10:00am
U16 div 2 v Dundas at Guildford West Sportsground at 10:00am
O35 div 5 v Dundas at Guildford West Sportsground at 1:00pm
AAM div 6 v Baulkham Hills at Guildford West Sportsground at 3:00pm

Round 2 Girls and Ladies match results

Round 2 Sun 22nd April:

U16G div 2 v Pendle Hill Won 2-0 
A solid performance from the girls - terrific play in the middle of the park and some great finishing up front, and the backs were strong in defence. Backs and midfield need to offload the passes a little earlier and many more chances will be created on goals. 

Holroyd U16G players on the attack

Shayal (#11) strikes the free kick into the top of the goal for Holroyd's 2nd goal

All Age Ladies div 4 v Winston Hills Black Won 2-0

Holroyd defending their goal

All Age Ladies div 3 v Wenty Waratah Black Won 2-1
Good game from all players. A tense finish with Wenty pushing hard but we did real well to hold them out.

Holroyd attacking from a corner

Round 2 Sun 22nd April Girls and Ladies games

Girls and Ladies games scheduled for Sun 22nd April are still on as per the draw.

Sun 22nd April:
U16G div 2 v Pendle Hill at Ted Horwood #2, Baulkham Hills at 11:30am
AAL div 4 v Winston Hills Black at Ted Horwood #3, Baulkham Hills at 1:15pm
AAL div 3 v Wenty Waratah Black Ted Horwood #2, Baulkham Hills at 1:15pm

Round 2 Sat 21st - all mixed games off

Due to the extensive wet weather this week and councils closing grounds for the weekend, all Round 2 games scheduled for this Sat 21st are OFF.

At the moment all Ladies games Sun 22nd are still ON until further notice.

Grounds closed

Due to persistent heavy rain Guildford West Sportsground soccer fields are closed for training tonight Wed 18th April.

Round 2 competition draw

Sat 21st April:
U6 v Toongabbie at Guildford West Sportsground Mini at 10:00am (game changed to a 10am kick off)
U7 v Wenty Waratah at Ted Burge Sportsground at 10:30am
U10 div 3 v Parramatta City at Guildford West Sportsground #3 at 10:00am
U15 div 2 - bye
U16 div 2 v Dundas at Guildford West Sportsground at 10:00am
U17 div 1 v Rouse Hill at Commercial Rd #2, Rouse Hill at 1:00pm
U21 div 2 v Wenty Waratah Black at Guildford West Sportsground at 11:20am
O35 div 5 v Dundas at Guildford West Sportsground at 1:00pm
AAM div 7 v Castle Hill United at Fred Caterson #2 at 1:15pm
AAM div 6 v Baulkham Hills at Guildford West Sportsground at 3:00pm

Sun 22nd April:
U16G div 2 v Pendle Hill at Ted Horwood #2, Baulkham Hills at 11:30am
AAL div 4 v Winston Hills Black at Ted Horwood #3, Baulkham Hills at 1:15pm
AAL div 3 v Wenty Waratah Black Ted Horwood #2, Baulkham Hills at 1:15pm

Round 1 match results

Sat 14th April:
U6 v Guildford County
U7 v Toongabbie
U10 div 3 v North Rocks Won 6-0
U15 div 2 v Pendle Hill Loss 12-1
U16 div 2 v Auburn District Loss 2-1
U17 div 1 v Wenty Uniting Loss 6-0
A welcome to div 1 for both teams with Wenty being the much better side on the day. We were unstructured and too loose in defending and allowed too much space for Wenty players on the ball to place their shots. Need to tighten up on marking players and improve our passing when in possession. 

Omar wins the ball while Daniel waits in support

U21 div 2 v North Rocks Black Loss on forfeit
O35 div 5 v Newington Won 1-0
All Age Men div 7 v Winston Hills Red Loss 5-1
Winsto younger and fitter and better on the day and deserved to win this one. We can and will improve and once our new players start to gel with the rest of the team our play will get better. 


All Age Men div 6 v Wenty Waratah Loss 4-2

Sun 15th April:
U16G div 2 v Castle Hill United Won 7-1
All Age Ladies div 4 - bye
All Age Ladies div 3 v Winston Hills Black Loss 2-1
Our girls dominated this game with many many shots on goal. Unfortunately Winsto capitalised on our basic mistakes to score twice. We rallied hard but could not grab the equaliser. Our new sweeper needs time and training to learn her role, and the new young girls are a great addition to the team. 

Let the games begin . . .

First competition games for our teams start this weekend.
Sat 14th for our Boys, Men and Mixed teams, and Sun 15th for our Girls and Ladies teams.
We wish all our teams the very best of luck and we hope all games are played with the usual Holroyd Rangers spirit.

Round 1 draw for Small Sided Games

Round 1 draw Sat 14th April for our U6s, U7s and U10s teams has been released today.

U6 Guildford County v Holroyd Rangers at Guildford Park, Marian St, Guildford at 9:00am
U7 Holroyd Rangers v Toongabbie at Guildford West Sportsground at 9:40am
U10 div 3 North Rocks v Holroyd Rangers at Murray Farm Reserve, North Rocks at 10:30am

Round 1 Girls and Ladies draw

Round 1 Girls and Ladies draw has been released to all clubs.

Round 1 games Sun 15th April:
U16G div 2 v Castle Hill United at Fred Caterson Reserve #3 at 10:10am
All Age Ladies div 4 - bye
All Age Ladies div 3 v Winston Hills Black at Fred Caterson Reserve #2 at 1:15pm

Competition draw

The competition draw was released to all clubs on the evening of Thursday 5th April.
This draw is for mixed comp U11s and up as well as O35 Ladies - it does not include SSF U6s to U10s or Girls and Ladies, which will be released on Tue 10th April.

Round 1 games Sat 14th April:
U15 div 2 v Pendle Hill at Guildford West Sportsground at 11:30am *

U16 div 2 v Auburn District at Progress Park at 11:15am

U17 div 1 v Wenty Uniting at Guildford West Sportsground at 1pm *

U21 div 2 v North Rocks Black at North Rocks Park at 1pm
O35 div 5 v Newington at Wilson Park at 1pm
AAM div 6 v Wenty Waratah at Sydney Smith Park at 3pm
AAM div 7 v Winston Hills Red at Guildford West Sportsground at 3pm

* Changes to our home game times have been confirmed on Tue 10th April

Competition start delayed

All clubs have been formally advised by Granville Association that the start of the 2012 competition will be delayed "due to the unworkable weather conditions, the uncertainty of ground availability and player safety due to the inability to have cricket pitches covered with turf, goal posts erected on sufficient number of parks and to allow clubs to train and coordinate their teams and players efficiently, the start of the season will be delayed until after the Easter Break, that is the weekend of 14 April". 

Round 1 games are now scheduled to commence on Sat 14th / Sun 15th April.

Players still needed

Players urgently needed for the following teams:

• U15 boys
• U17 div 1
• U16 Girls div 2

For more details call 0422 006 939 or email holroydrangers@hotmail.com to find out how to join our champion club.

Lights, action, . . .

A bright start to our Holroyd Rangers 2012 season with 6 new light towers going up at our home ground at Guildford West Sportsground.  Two of the new light towers can be seen in the picture on the right.

Work started last week to install the 6 new light towers, which will bathe both of our 2 main fields in 100 lux of light.  Holroyd Council are arranging the installation of the lights and these new facilities are as a result of funding from both Holroyd Council and a NSW State Government grant.

The installation of this lighting gives us the minimum required light levels to allow us to play night games if required. If the summer rain continues into the soccer season we may need to play mid-week catch up games and these lights will allow that to happen at our fields if needed.  It will also benefit our teams on training nights as both fields will be lit uniformly across all fields, eliminating dark spots.

It is expected the lights will be fully operational by the start of the competition at the end of March.   Once these new lights are operational the four existing light towers will be removed.

Players needed

Players needed for the following teams:

• U15 boys
• U17 boys
• U16 Girls

For more details call 0422 006 939 or email holroydrangers@hotmail.com
Last chance to register before team nominations go in will be Mon 27th Feb 6-7pm.