Match 1:  Bramley Phoenix 3    Woodkirk Valley 4     
The final 2 games of the season, against the top of the division – if Valley manage at least one win and one draw we go 2nd in the division. If we only manage one win we are joint runners up. Both the Valley players and supporters were on tenterhooks for this final meeting of the season as they looked to gain promotion to div 2. The match got underway in driving rain and Valley got just the start they wanted as Longhurst found the net from a corner kick. Good football from Proctor and Kendrew in midfield, with determined defending by Henshaw couldn’t prevent Bramley’s revenge and they leveled on 8 minutes. Further pressure from the hosts tested the defense of McGough and Callaghan and even a brave save attempt by Charlton in Valley goals couldn’t prevent them taking the lead for the only time in the game. Woodkirk were back on level terms before the break as a passing sequence from Callaghan, Humphrys and Proctor saw it scrambled home to make it 2-2. The second half got underway and Kendrew tried a shot from the halfway line which just sailed over the crossbar. This was followed up by a second close effort as Humphrys drove forward to Longhurst whose shot was saved well by the Bramley keeper. Charlton was kept busy at the other end and Henshaw put his body between the ball and the netting to maintain parity. The game was now end to end stuff and both sides had chances until Valley gained the upper hand once more as Proctor scored from Longhurst’s corner kick. Bramley equalized 3-3 in the 15th minute of the second half and the Valley supporters were beside themselves. Kendrew forced a corner, taken by Longhurst, passed to Proctor who placed the ball just over the Bramley netting. The final seconds produced a great ball from Callaghan, passed up field to Kendrew who blasted a shot from outside the box high to the corner of the Bramley goal. Final score 4-3 and Valley are now at least joint runners up with a match to play.   
Scorers: Longhurst, Proctor (2), Kendrew 1

Match 2:  Bramley Phoenix 3   Woodkirk Valley 2    
The final Valley match of the season was played with no substitutes and in extremely muddy conditions. Only a draw was needed to ensure 2nd place in the division. Bramley were immediately on the attack with McKenna forced to block an early shot with his body. Bramley chased the ball back to the Valley goalmouth with Rigby causing chaos before they managed to find the Valley net again 2-0 Bramley. Hurley battled on for Valley and a foul on Rigby earned a free kick in the final seconds of the first half. The set piece from Hurley was initially blocked but came back out for Smallwood to slam in the back of the net. 2-1 Bramley at half-time. The second half commenced with the mud increasing. Clegg in Valley goals drove a huge kick down the pitch to Smallwood who passed to Laycock and moved into the Bramley goalmouth, as the Bramley keeper chased Laycock, he passed back to Smallwood who placed the ball in the Bramley open goals for his second of the match and a very important equalizer. Play continued with McKenna taking a header which covered his face in mud and Laycock also took a muddy shot in his eyes. McKenna and Rigby in defence produced some fine football to maintain the scoreline. Hurley and Laycock kept the ball forward with Turner trying a shot which just slid down the side of the Bramley goals. Clegg made a valiant save by leaping into the air and pushing the muddy ball over the crossbar with both hands, which he followed by blocking a further attempt with his whole body. Unfortunately Bramley managed to score in the final few minutes, final score 3-2 Bramley. The match ended with the players tired and covered in mud, but they should all be very proud of themselves. Valley have since been confirmed they are joint runners up of the division.
Scorer: Smallwood (2)

Match 1:  Woodkirk Valley 3    Tingley Athletic 2
Valley kicked off as the rain started. Keeper Charlton together with Henshaw and Callaghan were kept busy from the start of what was to be a very close match. Proctor and Longhurst both had shots saved before Athletic opened the scoring 1-0 on 15 minutes. The score remained at half time despite Kendrew and Humphrys keeping the ball up front. The second half opened with a great goal by Athletic 2-0, with 15 minutes remaining. Valley kicked off with a terrific pass forward from Proctor to McGough through to Ansell-Wood, who beat 2 Athletic defenders to score Valley’s first goal of the day. 2-1. Almost immediately the ball was back in Valley’s domain with Kendrew clearing a way through to Humphrys, pushed up front to Longhurst for the equaliser. 2-2. 8 minutes remaining and all to play for. Athletic forced a brave save from Charlton immediately followed by him pushing a second shot over the cross bar. Henshaw and Callaghan in defence ensured Valley had further scoring opportunities. Eventually Proctor took a strong goal kick, driven up field by Kendrew to the feet of Humphrys to score the winning goal. The final whistle was very welcome. Final score 3-2 Valley
Player of the match - Henshaw                    Scorers : Ansell-Wood (1), Longhurst (1) and Humphrys (1)

Match 2 Woodkirk Valley 6    Tingley Athletic 1    
The second match of the day began with Athletic on the attack, forcing Rigby, McKenna and keeper Clegg to work hard. In the 7th minute, they kept many attacks on goal out of the net in succession before being overpowered, resulting in Athletic scoring first 1-0. Valley retaliated with a Laycock throw being placed just over the crossbar by Hurley, and Simcoates taking the ball all the way down the field for it to be saved by the Athletic keeper. Towards the end of the first half, Athletic took a free kick which McKenna bravely put his body in front of to prevent another goal. The ball was driven forward by Laycock to Smallwood who pushed it towards the Athletic goal, ending up on the ground with the Athletic keeper and Hurley ensured he finished off, 1-1 at half time. The second half saw Valley on the attack and very successful too! Valley made 3 continuous shots at goal resulting in Laycock placing one perfectly in the side of the net 2-1 Valley. The next few minutes saw Athletic having one shot blocked by Rigby and a second shot saved by Clegg, then Smallwood carried off injured. Then the goal feast commenced. Hurley scored his second followed by a lovely goal by Turner 4-1. Hurley made his second hat trick of the season and followed by a fourth goal for him – this was as a result of a terrific goal kick passed forward by Simcoates for Hurley to finish once again. Final score 6-1 Valley ( same score as last time these two teams met)
Player of the match - Hurley                    Scorers: Hurley (4), Turner (1), Laycock (1)
100% Effort: Rigby

Match 1:  Woodkirk Valley 2    Ossett Town 5
Both teams had agreed to play on this cold Tuesday evening following previous match postponements. Valley played without substitutes and Ossett were strong from the outset. The first few minutes saw Charlton make 2 saves, assisted well by Henshaw. Even though Callaghan made two good clearances out of the area, Ossett managed to score within the first 5 minutes 1-0. The score increased to 3-0 after only 12 minutes of play and it was the 15th minute before McGough and Kendrew jointly made the first Valley strike at the Ossett goal. Proctor was forced to assist the Valley defenders to ensure the scoreline did not change. He pushed the ball forward for McGough to dribble it down the side of the pitch towards the Ossett goalmouth, passed to Kendrew, forward to Longhurst who just missed the netting. Proctor’s corner gave Henshaw a chance of a goal which was saved by the Ossett keeper. 3-0 Ossett at half time. Valley kicked off the second half and were not to be outdone. Longhurst’s shot at goal was pushed over the cross bar. 10 minutes into the second half and McGough crossed to Longhurst, who brilliantly side-stepped the Ossett keeper and placed the ball into an open net 3-1. Ossett were back on the attack, a good push by Charlton forced a corner which Ossett profited from 4-1 which was followed immediately by another goal 5-1. The end of the match saw Callaghan take the ball forward to Kendrew who earner Proctor a throw-in. This throw caused confusion in the Ossett goalmouth, resulting in them giving Valley an own goal. Final score 5-2 Ossett Town.
Player of the match - Callaghan                    Scorers : Longhurst and an own goal

Match 2 Woodkirk Valley 5    Ossett Town 0    
Huge hailstones caused the start of the second to match to be delayed a few minutes as darkness began to fall. Play commenced with the hail falling but Valley were out for revenge. Ossett initially were on the attack with Clegg making 3 saves very early on, including one terrific catch. Rigby took the goal kick finding McKenna passed forward to Smallwood for a shot just wide of the Ossett goal. Another Rigby pass found Turner who placed the ball in the net 1-0 Valley. Laycock kept the battle in midfield taking the ball himself down the centre of the pitch and shot straight at the keeper, scoring the second of the match. 2-0. Simcoates had a shot saved before Smallwood successfully found the back of the net 3-0 at half-time. The second half commenced with the hailstones continuing - the conditions were terrible. All to the benefit of Valley. Simcoates scored a terrific goal from 10 yards 4-0, and the match finished with Hurley passing forward to Turner who ran up towards goal with Simcoates in support, the opportunity for a further goal arose and Turner passed to Simcoates for his second of the evening. Final score 5-0 Valley in the worst conditions of the season.
Player of the match - Laycock                    Scorers: Smallwood (1), Turner (1), Laycock (1). Simcoates (2)
100% Effort: The whole team

Match 1:  Tingley Athletic 1    Woodkirk Valley 1     
Athletic kicked off the first time these 2 sides had met in league competition. The ball was stolen from Athletic and passed forward to Kendrew for the first shot on goal of the match. This was followed by Longhurst dribbling the ball up the edge of the pitch to win a throw in. Proctor threw to the head of Kendrew knocked forward to Longhurst for another shot to be saved by the Athletic keeper. Play moved to the Valley goalmouth and the skill of Callaghan and Henshaw made Athletic battle hard. They had a shot on goal which Charlton managed to jump and reach, pushing it up and over his head, unfortunately not clearing the crossbar and Athletic went 1-0 up. The match was all Valley with great strength shown by Charlton ensuring Athletic were not to score again. Valley won 2 free kicks and a corner within minutes giving McGough and Longhurst scoring opportunities. Henshaw played the ball forward and great passing and understanding between Kendrew and Proctor with a brilliant shot on goal from 10 yards out, ensured Proctor equalised, 1-1 on half-time. The second half started with a great block by Callaghan taking the ball from an Athletic defender and running it up the side of the pitch for Turner to have an attempt at goal. Opportunities kept arising with crosses in front of goal by McGough and Proctor to the feet of Kendrew and Longhurst, the best of which was a Longhurst shot just over the crossbar. 10 minutes to play saw Proctor shoot high from the half way line which the Athletic keeper caught, but the shot was so strong it took him and the ball over the goal-line (which the referee did not see) and the score remained 1-1. With minutes to go, all players took their turn to try to change the score, Callaghan blazed the ball over the net, Kendrew put 2 just wide in quick succession, Longhurst just missed the netting with his head, Proctor’s long throw was caught and Henshaw blasted the ball forward to Turner who scrambled within yards of the goal mouth. Final score 1-1.
Player of the match - Kendrew                    Scorer: Proctor

Match 2:  Tingley Athletic 1    Woodkirk Valley 6    
Valley kicked off the second match of the day as the rain started, but they didn’t seem to notice. Simcoates, Humphrys and Ansell-Wood all had attempts on goal within minutes of the whistle. McKenna kept the ball in the Athletic half by a strong kick up to Ansell-Wood whose shot skimmed the front of goal. Against play, Athletic took an opportunity on the Valley goal and opened the scoring 1-0 Athletic after 10 minutes. Valley were on the attack, Ansell-Wood crossed to Hurley who touched the ball into the back of the Athletic netting, and equalised 1-1 almost immediately. In response, Clegg was forced to make a great save from Athletic kick-off and Laycock joined McKenna in defence to place the ball at the feet of Smallwood for him to take the ball up field. A Laycock throw in found Ansell-Wood who knocked the ball into the Athletic net for his first goal of the season, 2-1 Valley on half-time. Valley started the second half with great eagerness with Smallwood, Laycock and Rigby having shots at the Athletic goalmouth, followed by an Ansell-Wood free kick high over the crossbar. Hurley dribbled the ball along the sideline and shot on target for his second of the day 3-1 Valley. This was shortly followed by Simcoates taking a chance on goal, it rebounded to the feet of Rigby who placed it in the back of the net for the fourth Valley goal of the match and the first of the season for Rigby.4-1 Valley. Humphrys continued the pressure on the Athletic keeper, back to Hurley who took a half volley, turned and shot for a brilliant goal and a well deserved hat-trick 5-1 Valley. The closing minutes saw a final opportunity with Rigby passing to Humphrys who coolly put himself on the score sheet. Final score 6-1 Valley.
Player of the match - Hurley                    Scorers:Louie Hurley (3) Harry Ansell-Wood (1) Callum Rigby (1) & Daniel Humphrys (1)
100% Effort for the week : Ansell-Wood

Match 1:  Woodkirk Valley 7    Whitkirk Wanderers 2
McGough and Longhurst kicked off with a back pass to Proctor, forward to Kendrew who had already run up half the pitch for his first shot on goal. The Whitkirk keeper kicked the ball towards the Valley net, but McKenna played the ball safe. Henshaw took a great goal kick to ensure the ball was back in the Whitkirk goalmouth. Proctor made a strong throw in which was placed in the back of the net by Kendrew 1-0 after 3 minutes. McGough made a superb pass through to Longhurst who dribbled the ball straight down the middle of the pitch for a shot at goal to be saved. A second attack followed by Longhurst, passing to McGough for his first goal for Woodkirk Valley. 2-0 after 5 minutes of play. It was not all Valley, Whitkirk had 2 corners saved by Clegg who then threw the ball to Proctor, he dribbled the ball down edge of pitch and passed to Kendrew, he to Longhurst, back to Kendrew making a strong shot at goal from 10 yards out, goal, 3-0. Clegg had to make a brilliant save leaping high to push and then catch the ball for Henshaw to take a goal kick back to towards the Whitkirk goal. Proctor won a free kick which hit the post and went out. Simcoates passed the ball forward for Kendrew to make another attempt at goal. The final minute of the first half saw a scramble in the Whitkirk net, which McGough won scoring his second of the match. 4-0 half time. Whitkirk kicked off the second half and immediately had an attempt on the Valley goal, which hit the post and was played safe by Kendrew. A Whitkirk corner followed, whcih was on target, but saved by Clegg. Henshaw ensured that play moved back to Whitkirk’s goalend with Longhurst taking the ball down the field and finally placing the ball in the back of the net 5-0. Whitkirk finally scored before McKenna had his turn at their goalmouth, a shot from Longhurst being pushed away by their keeper straight to the foot of McKenna for a goal. 6-1, 5 minutes to go. Play was not as one-sided at the scoreline makes out, with Whitkirk scoring a fantastic goal lobbied from the half way line 6-2. Simcoates had to clear 2 balls from the Valley goalmouth before Proctor replied by dribbling the ball down the middle of the field for the final goal of the match 7-2 final score.
Player of the match - Longhurst                    Scorers :Kendrew (2) McGough (2) McKenna (1) Longhurst (1) and Proctor (1)

Match 2 Woodkirk Valley 5    Whitkirk Wanderers 1    
Valley were in buoyant mood for the second match of the day. Whitkirk kicked off; the ball being stolen by Laycock and played in midfield between him Ansell-Wood and Humphrys. Play was end to end with Hurley and Fowler teaming up in defence, with Charlton in goals. Fowler took a strong goal kick to Turner who played the ball towards the Whitkirk goal, but this was returned and Whitkirk scored first. Smallwood and Humphrys both had shots on goal, then Laycock and Ansell-Wood both put the ball over the crossbar before Humphrys opened the Valley scoreline 1-1. At half time. The second half started with a scramble in the Whitkirk goalmouth resulting in a pass-back to keeper by Whitkirk. Humphrys took the resultant free kick, but had it saved by the Whitkirk keeper. Whitkirk played towards the Valley goal with Rigby forcing a Whitkirk error before Charlton grabbed the ball. Humphrys played the ball up field to Smallwood whose shot found the back of the net 2-1. This was immediately followed by Ansell-Wood taking the ball down the side of the pitch, crossing to Humphrys for a lovely header into the back of the Whitkirk net. 3-1 Valley. A Hurley corner found Smallwood who had another shot, just missing the post. Laycock maintained the pace passing the ball to Smallwood who placed the ball straight into the corner of the net, 4-1. The final goal was passed forward by Fowler to Turner who ignored the fact that the keeper was on the floor and made the final score 5-1.
Player of the match - Humphrys                    Scorers:Humphrys (2), Smallwood (2) and Turner (1)
100% Effort:McGough

Match 1:  Churwell Lions 1    Woodkirk Valley 2      
The strong wind conditions meant that neither team would be playing to their true potential. Lions kicked off, but the ball was swiftly taken by Proctor up field to Longhurst who hit the post for the first shot of the day within 10 seconds of play. The strong Lions keeper kept the ball in play with some terrific goal kicks over the half way line towards the Valley goal. The skill of Callaghan in Valley defence nicked a great kick back in the right direction, taken by Kendrew to McGough, forward to Proctor who finished with a lovely goal. 1-0 Valley at 10 minute marker. Play continued by Valley at the Lions goal end with Longhurst taking 3 corners in a row, before Proctor earned a throw in. His throw towards Kendrew and McGough in the goal mouth resulted in a deflection off a Lions player into his own net, giving Valley a 2-0 lead at half time. Valley kicked off the second half and without hesitation McGough played the ball forward to Smallwood in front of goal for his first shot of the match. Henshaw made a long goal kick to Kendrew who took the ball up the side of the pitch for a shot on goal, to be saved again by the Lions keeper. Lions took a chance at the Valley goal, gallantly defended by Henshaw and Callaghan, but unfortunately Lions won a penalty on the basis of a handball (shoulder!!) by a Valley player. Charlton in Valley goals had hardly been needed all match and almost his first touch would be for an attempt at saving a penalty with only 5 minutes to go. 2-1 Valley final score.
Player of the match - Proctor                    Scorers: Proctor & Own goal

Match 2:  Churwell Lions 6    Woodkirk Valley 2    
Lions kicked off the second match of the day with Valley playing without a substitute. This was an entertaining match with both teams having attempts on goal. McKenna and Rigby made a great team in defence with Turner, Laycock and Humphreys all attempting to score throughout the first half. Clegg made a strong save and played the ball back up the pitch to Laycock, he drove the ball along the edge of the pitch, passed inside to Simcoates, who turned and shot at goal 1 – 0 Valley. Lions kept up the pressure forcing Clegg to make a fantastic save, pushing the ball over the crossbar, before they equalised on half time 1-1. Lions came out fighting for the second half scoring their second within minutes. Rigby and McKenna showed bravery in forcing errors by Lions players, but regardless they were 3-1 up within 7 minutes of the second half. Valley battled back, a Clegg goal kick found Laycock who dribbled the ball past Lions players and generously passed to Turner for Valley to take their second goal, 2-3. Further efforts by Humphreys and Simcoates couldn’t find the back of the Lions net, and the final scoreline was 6-2 Churwell Lions.
Player of the match - Laycock                    Scorers: Simcoates & Turner                    100% Effort for the week : Rigby

Match 1:  Woodkirk Valley 1    Yorkshire Amateurs 0      
The visitors kicked off as the rain started to fall, and Kendrew stole the ball and crossed to Longhurst for his first shot of the game, well saved by the YA keeper. Play moved to the other end of the pitch with YA forcing Charlton to make a great save. Valley were on the attack, with Callaghan playing the ball forward to McGough who earned a corner. Proctor took the corner high across front of goal but unfortunately the three heads of Longhurst, Kendrew and McGough couldn’t reach it and it went out of play for a goal kick. Play battled in midfield with Kendrew having a strong attempt at goal which just sliced past the post. Eventually Valley showed strength in passing the ball; Proctor to Ansell-Wood playing it forward to Longhurst who ensured it went in the back of the net. 1-0 Valley at half time. Valley kicked off the second half with Proctor not missing a chance of a long attempt at goal which resulted in a corner. YA were strong and not going to give in. Henshaw in defence closed down an attacking run down the side of the pitch, forcing the YA player to stop short of Valley’s goal. The YA attack continued but the formidable team of Henshaw and Callaghan in defence ensured a clean sheet. Charlton made the save of the day, leaping to push the ball over the crossbar with 8 minutes to go. The final few minutes were nail-biting end to end stuff, Ansell-Wood and McGough both having attempts to score followed by an attempt from YA as the final whistle blew.
Player of the match - Charlton                    Scorer: Longhurst

Match 2:  Woodkirk Valley 3    Yorkshire Amateurs 3    
Valley kicked off the second match of the day as the rain began to subside. An early run from YA was superbly dealt with as McKenna chased back to force the ball out of play. Valley showed great teamwork and went ahead on 3 minutes as Simcoates passed forward to Laycock, then received it back and scored from 10 yards out. The valley attack continued, with Laycock taking a corner played on by Turner to Hurley who hit the back of the YA net, 2-0 in 7 minutes. YA were not beaten and they kept the ball at the Valley goal forcing Clegg in goals to make 5 saves within the next 10 minutes. A mix up in the YA goalmouth saw Simcoates touch the ball last as it when into the net, 3-0 Valley. The final 2 minutes of the half saw further attempts on goal by Smallwood and Turner but the score remained 3-0 at half time. YA started the second half strongly considering the scoreline, resulting in them scoring within minutes, 3-1.  Laycock, Hurley and Fowler battled in midfield, and even the strong defending of McKenna couldn’t prevent Clegg from having to make further goal saves for the next 10 minutes. Valley continued their attack with Rigby dribbling the ball up the sideline, crossing to Turner to Simcoates, just missing the net. Further attempts at goal from Fowler were not to be successful. The final 5 minutes saw YA score twice, making the final scoreline 3-3. Definitely a game of two halves.
Player of the match - Clegg                    Scorers: Simcoates (2) and Hurley (1)

Match 1:  Leeds City Juniors 2    Woodkirk Valley 1      
Valley kicked off on a wet Sunday morning in north Leeds. The match was even at first, due to the weather conditions, and then the pace increased. 8 minutes in and Proctor passed to Kendrew who took the ball down the side of the pitch towards the Leeds goal, crossed to Ansell-Wood who had a shot just wide of the net. Callaghan tackled the ball from a Leeds player and passed forward to Humphrys for more onslaught.  Ansell-Wood put the ball over the crossbar, followed by an attempt by Kendrew whose shot was saved. Henshaw’s strong throw in to Proctor was taken forward by Humphrys and passed skilfully to Ansell-Wood for another shot at goal, being saved again by the Leeds goalie. 0 -0 at half-time.McKenna joined the defence in place of Henshaw assisting Charlton in goals. McKenna passed the ball to Kendrew who ran with the ball up to Proctor by the Leeds Goal, having a shot which rebounded of the Leeds keeper to earn a corner. Proctor’s corner ended with the Leeds keeper kicking the ball back downfield, Kendrew won it and hammered the ball from near the half way line over the keepers head into the top of the Leeds net 1 – 0 Valley after 30 minutes. No time to celebrate, Leeds equalised 1-1 within seconds.  The battle continued with Leeds scoring a second and decisive goal, to end the match winners, after a great display by both teams. 2 -1 Leeds City Juniors.
Player of the match - Callaghan                    Scorers: Kendrew

Match 2:  Leeds City Juniors 3   Woodkirk Valley 2    
Smallwood and Turner kicked off the second match resulting in Smallwood having a shot pushed out earning a corner. Hurley’s corner was grabbed by the Leeds keeper and the ball move down the pitch to the Valley goalmouth. Clegg in goals kicked the ball back into play, but it was rebounded earning Leeds the first goal of the game, 1-0. Changes in players, Simcoates and Fowler joining the play could not prevent Leeds scoring a second goal. Brilliant play by Longhurst driving past 2 Leeds men then crossing to Simcoates in front of the Leeds goal, had too much pace on it for him to attempt a shot on goal. 2-0 half-time.The start of the second half resulted in a third Leeds goal and Valley were 3-0 down. Rigby fought well and commenced the Valley rebellion. Valley earned a penalty from a Leeds handball and Longhurst placed the ball in the bottom corner of the Leeds net. 3 -1. Laycock took a free kick into the Leeds goalmouth and within minutes there was a second handball, and another penalty. Longhurst stepped up to the penalty spot again, this time placing the ball higher, but still into the goal, 3-2 Valley. Further team changes could not change the result.
Player of the match - Longhurst                    Scorers: Longhurst (x2)

Match 1:  Gildersome Spurs 1    Woodkirk Valley 2      
Humphrys and Hurley kicked off the first match of 2008 into bright sunlight. The first half saw attempts at both goalmouths ensuring defenders Callaghan and Henshaw were kept busy. Entertaining play by both sides kept the freezing spectators happy. Unfortunately a clever tackle by Callaghan couldn’t prevent Spurs scoring the first goal of the day, 1-0 Gildersome after 15 minutes.  Humphrys and McGough restarted the match with Kendrew taking the ball forward. Proctor’s throw to Humphrys saw a scramble in the net and Valley equalised; 1-1. A Kendrew cross to Proctor was placed expertly from 35 yards out directly at the Spurs goal, but pushed over the net by the Gildersome goalie.  At the Valley goal, Charlton took a terrific kick to McGough, down the field towards the Gildersome goal. Valley earned a corner which Proctor pushed over the line, 2-1 Valley at half time.The second half meant Valley had their backs to the sun and the fans expected great things. However it was an equal match and neither side could change the scoreline.2-1 Valley.
Player of the match - McGough                    Scorers: Humphrys and Proctor

Match 2:  Gildersome Spurs 1   Woodkirk Valley 1    
Turner and Simcoates kicked off the second match of the icy cold day, and terrific play saw Longhurst take 3 corners within the first 10 minutes. Both Fowler and Turner had shots towards goal before Spurs took their turn at Clegg in the Valley goals. Laycock, McKenna and Fowler battled in midfield before Spurs earned a corner which Clegg saved. He then took a huge goal kick down the pitch to Longhurst who drove the ball forward and scored. 1-0 Valley at halftime.The second half felt even colder and great battles by Laycock and Rigby in defence couldn’t prevent Spurs from equalising in the final 2 minutes.  1-1 final score.
Player of the match - McKenna                    Scorers: Longhurst

Match 1:  Whitkirk Wanderers 0    Woodkirk Valley 5      
The home side kicked off the first meeting for the two teams. The ball was stolen from the home side immediately by Kendrew pushing the ball back towards the Whitkirk goal. Valley were on the attack, eventually winning a corner which was taken by Proctor. The corner ball rebounded from Longhurst back to Proctor, pushing forward to Humphrys, who slammed the ball into the bottom corner of the net. 1-0 Valley after 5 minutes. All players pushed forward, Proctor had the ball pushed over the crossbar by the Whitkirk keeper, a Longhurst corner found defender Henshaw who also had an attempt saved. A Whitkirk goal kick caused the ball to be back in the Valley half, grabbed by Longhurst who drove it all the way down the side of the pitch, generously crossed the ball to front of goal to Humphrys who showed no hesitation in scoring his second of the day. 2-0 Valley and McKenna joined Henshaw in defence ensuring the ball was kept in the Whitkirk half throughout the first half of the match. In the 17th minute, Valley earned a free kick at the halfway line which was taken strongly by Henshaw, to the feet of Longhurst who finished it in the back of the Whitkirk net, 3-0 Valley at halftime. Valley kicked off the second half ruthlessly with McKenna’s shot finding the keepers arms. Whitkirk fought back resulting in Valley Keeper Charlton having his first touch of the day. His great goalkick down the right side of the pitch eventually resulted in an indirect free kick in front of the Whitkirk goal. Longhurst took the free kick, passed to the feet of Proctor with a scramble in the penalty box, resulting in a Valley penalty kick. Proctor’s strong penalty kick was saved by the superb Whitkirk keeper, but not held and Humphrys ensured he finished it off – a hat-trick for Humphrys and 4-0 Valley. Whitkirk made an attempt from their kick-off at Valley’s goal, for Charlton’s second touch of the game, ensuring the ball went back up field. Hurley made a run forward placing the ball just passed the side netting. This was immediately followed by a Kendrew cross to Hurley who made a run to goalmouth - his left foot earning him a great goal. 5-0 Valley the final score.
Player of the match - Longhurst                    Scorers: Humphrys (x3), Longhurst and Hurley

Match 2:  Whitkirk Wanderers 3    Woodkirk Valley 1    
Valley kicked off Match 2 with great expectation – win this and we go top of division B. Smallwood commenced the attack pushing forward to Simcoates who had a shot on target just past the Whitkirk goalpost. Callaghan won a man on man battle passing the ball to Turner who won his third corner within minutes. Laycock in goals made a save from the Whitkirk attack and took a huge goal kick out to Simcoates, finding Smallwood, just missing the goalpost. Whitkirk won a penalty – which was brilliantly saved by Laycock. Fowler took a throw to the feet of Rigby, taken down pitch by Smallwood, winning Fowler a second throw-in. Turner took a Valley corner, won by Fowler in front of goal, passed to Simcoates who found the back of the net 1-0 Valley at half time. The second half commenced with Clegg in goals assisted by Callaghan and Rigby in defence. Callaghan carried the ball up the pitch to Simcoates and Smallwood had a great battle on the grass with a Whitkirk defender, winning the ball and taking it up front again by Fowler. Whitkirk were on the attack. Clegg came out of goals in a one on one with a Whitkirk attacker to force a corner. With many Valley players in the penalty box there was confusion in front of goal and Whitkirk equalised. 1-1, with 7 minutes to go. Whitkirk found their legs and went ahead with only 3 minutes of play left. They were again on the attack and earned a third goal from a terrific corner to settle the match 3-1 and end Valley’s hopes of going top of the division.
Player of the match - Callaghan                    Scorers: Simcoates

Match 1:  Woodkirk Valley 2    Churwell Lions 1      
WOODKIRK VALLEY EARN DOUBLE SUCCESS IN LOCAL DERBY A dark and wet morning at Woodkirk didn’t deter the home side from double success. Valley kicked off the first match with a great set piece, earning them a corner within the first few seconds. This was followed by Kendrew in midfield surging the ball forward to Ansell-Wood and Longhurst, both eager to have shots on target. Minutes later a determined Proctor throw landed on the head of Longhurst placing the ball just over the Churwell net. The flow of the game moved towards the Valley net and a Churwell corner was excellently saved by Charlton in the Valley goals. Ansell-Wood battled against two Churwell players, eventually winning the ball, making a sweeping pass to Kendrew who took the ball up to Longhurst for another attempt at goal. Back to the Churwell goal end and brave play by defenders Callaghan and Henshaw, with Callaghan ensuring that Humphrys had a great run down the centre of the pitch, passing to Ansell-Wood, who struck the ball just to the side of the Churwell goalmouth. Kendrew, Proctor and Humphrys continued the relentless attack, all having shots on target before the ball was back at the Churwell end. Keeper Charlton struck a terrific kick resulting in Proctor’s shot earning Valley a corner. Regardless of the continued onslaught, it was 0-0 at half time. Both teams commenced the second half with only a win on their mind. Ansell-Wood had a shot on target within the first minute followed by great teamwork from Longhurst and Humphrys, earning Humphrys a well deserved goal 1-0 Valley. Churwell were not to be outdone, and a scrambling in the Valley net resulted in a Churwell equaliser within the next minute. Another set piece for the Valley kickoff resulted in a Churwell goalkick, straight to Henshaw who could not resist a shot on goal. Valley kept on the pressure, Callaghan keeping the ball up field to Proctor giving Ansell-Wood two further attempts on goal. Proctor fought on, taking the ball just over the crossbar. Kendrew ensured the play was to remain in the Churwell half, crossing the ball to Proctor in the 35th minute who scored a valiant goal. 2-1 Valley and five minutes remaining. Churwell battled to equalise, and only the courage of Callaghan and Charlton ensured there was no change to the scoreline. Final score 2-1 Valley.
Player of the match - The whole team                    Scorers: Proctor and Humphrys

Match 2:  Woodkirk Valley 5    Churwell Lions 0    
It was difficult to recognise the Valley players, most of whom were sporting woolley hats for the second match of the day. Fowler took an early corner to the feet of Laycock, and the ball narrowly missed the Churwell crossbar. Smallwood ran the ball down the edge of the pitch for a Hurley attempt on goal. Rigby and McKenna were strong in defence placing the ball back to Smallwood then to Fowler forcing a Valley corner. Laycock’s corner was a success when a delighted Fowler found the back of the Churwell net, 1-0 Valley. A superb Clegg goalkick moved the ball down the field to Hurley allowing Smallwood to make an attempt on goal, the ball rebounded and Fowler ensured a second goal to his name. 2-0 Valley at half time. Valley kicked off the second half in determined mood. Keeper Clegg made a terrific goal kick well into the Churwell half, passed forward by Turner to Simcoates who was not going to miss an opportunity for a super goal, 3-0 Valley. Valley did not relent, Smallwood and Laycock both made attempts at goal. Hurley took a free kick just yards outside the box resulting in a near miss to the side of the netting. Turner took the ball up the edge of the pitch, crossed to Simcoates, resulting in his second of the day. Both Simcoates and Fowler continued the battle both deserving a hat-trick. A McKenna tackle against a Churwell attack pushed the ball back into the Churwell half, landing at the feet of Turner, who made it a formidable scoreline, 5-0 Valley.
Player of the match - Laycock                    Scorer: Fowler (2), Simcoates (2) and Turner (1)
100% Effort: Fowler

Match 1:  Yorkshire Amatuers 4    Woodkirk Valley 3      
Valley kicked off the first meeting between the two teams, with a strong attempt at goal from the half way line by Proctor. Amateurs then took an early lead as misunderstanding with a referee decision resulted in the ball being taken by the Amateurs midfield and into goalmouth. Valley had heard a whistle and were not participating in the game but the goal was given. A series of missed opportunities and bad luck then followed for Valley. Hurley, Longhurst and Ansell-Wood all had shots just wide of the goal, but it was 2-0 at half-time. Valley continued to fight back but the hosts took a 3rd goal within 3 minutes of the restart and had the gap to 4-0 after 30 minutes of play. Valley then came to life for the closing stages and a sustained attack saw Proctor get one back to make it 4-1. Proctor was again on target, 4-2 and Valley were fighting back. Kendrew had a further shot on goal saved, before Longhurst blasted the ball too strongly for the keeper to keep hold 4-3, with seconds to go. Valley had left it too late, but showed great stamina and strength of character to fight back from the huge gap and proved that the game isn’t over until the final whistle.
Player of the match - Proctor                    Scorers: Proctor (x2) and Longhurst

Match 2:  Yorkshire Amatuers 2    Woodkirk Valley 2    
Once again the boys playing the second match showed excellent team work and skill throughout the game. The first 5 minutes saw Smallwood passing to Simcoates who then forwarded the ball up the pitch to Humphrys to score and take the lead. 1-0 Valley . Yorkshire Amateurs were on the attack and it was end to end throughout the remainder of the first half. Rigby and McKenna were a formidable defence team, constantly forwarding the ball to Laycock to maintain the pressure. Smallwood had 2 attempts on goal before the home side achieved their first goal of the match. 1-1 at half time. Turner and Fowler were on the pitch at the start of the second half, ensuring fresh legs kept up the Valley attack. Charlton made a great save, passing to Rigby, now in midfield, who dribbled the ball up the side of the pitch, crossing to Simcoates who blasted the ball just over the crossbar. The Amateurs goal kick was taken by Humphrys making clever turns out of defence and eventually scoring, 2-1 and Valley were again in front, but only for a short while, once again Amateurs equalised 2-2. Valley had further attempts on goal by Smallwood and Simcoates, but the scoreline did not change. 2-2 full time.
Player of the match - Humphrys                    Scorers: Humphrys (x2)

Match 1:  Ossett Town 3    Woodkirk Valley 1      
The first away match of the season, saw Woodkirk kicking off at Ossett Town. The match commenced with Valley benefiting from an Ossett corner, being swept away by defender Callaghan down the pitch to Kendrew and passed on to Longhurst towards the Ossett goal. Woodkirk earned a free kick straight outside the Ossett goal which Proctor blasted into an Ossett defender, it rebounded to him, and he didn’t need another chance to knock it into the back of the Ossett net. Valley were 1-0 up after 3 minutes. Play was in both halves – Hurley dribbling the ball down the edge of the pitch towards the Ossett goal to be kicked out by a defender. Henshaw threw the ball to the feet of Longhurst who had a shot on target, followed by a free kick taken by Proctor, saved by the Ossett keeper. Kendrew’s head keeping the ball up the field to Hurley for another attack. Ossett saw their chance and took the ball to the Valley goal equalising after 12 minutes. Mckenna joined Callaghan and Henshaw in the defence team who all played their part in clearing attacks from Ossett. 1-1 at half time. The second half saw Ossett on the attack and Charlton made a great save within the first minute. Ossett kept up the pressure and Charlton was forced to make a second great save before Ossett found the back of the Valley net ~ 2-1 Ossett. Valley did not give in with Proctor passing to Hurley who volleyed the ball with his left foot over the Ossett net. Longhurst had a chance with a brave header, again just putting the ball over the Ossett net, next a Henshaw throw to Kendrew’s head was played forward by Callaghan for Proctor to make further attempt at goal. Ossett were on the rebound, and McKenna and Henshaw battled hard in defence. However, the final seconds saw a hard struck volley from the Ossett striker into the Woodkirk net as the final whistle blew. Ossett won 3-1.
Player of the match - Proctor                    Scorer: Proctor

Match 2:  Ossett Town 1    Woodkirk Valley 2    
Valley kicked off the second match of the day in determined fashion, with Simcoates volunteering to be in goals and no substitutes on the bench. The defence team of Rigby and Fowler with Turner assisting knew they had to be strong to help Simcoates in goals. Valley kicked off and were immediately on the attack with a corner from Ansell-Wood to Humphrys being placed just over the Ossett net within the first few minutes. Fowler benefited from an Ossett goal kick and played the ball forward to Humphrys, passed to Rigby and then to Ansell-Wood for another attempt at goal. Humphrys kept the ball in the Ossett half with a clever back-kick to Turner, taken by Rigby to Smallwood who passed to Turner, who profited by a brilliant goal. 1-0 Woodkirk after 5 minutes. The ball was kept in midfield by both teams for some time, until a single Ossett attack, one on one with Simcoates having no chance in his new role, 1-1 half time. Ossett kicked off the second half and it was all to play for. Their battle in front of Woodkirk goalmouth was bravely saved by Simcoates who replied with a strong goal kick straight down the pitch towards the Ossett goal. Smallwood and Ansell-Wood followed the ball and their pressure on the Ossett defence, was rewarded by an unfortunate Ossett header into the back of their own net. 2-1 Woodkirk with quarter of an hour to go. Woodkirk did not rest, and Fowler and Rigby had to work hard to keep Ossett at bay. Simcoates made 2 saves in 60 seconds and Fowler kicked the ball back to Ossett goalmouth for further attempts by Turner and Smallwood. Ansell-Wood gave showed his strength in midfield, but a further goal was not to come. Woodkirk won the match 2 -1 and were a credit to themselves.
Player of the match - Simcoates                    Scorers: Turner(1), Own goal (1)

Trainer of the week - Charlton          100% Effort - The whole team - Simcoates, Rigby, Fowler, Turner, Smallwood, Humphrys, Ansell-Wood

Match 1:  Woodkirk Valley 5     Bramley Phoenix 3      
The first time these 2 teams had ever met got off to a bad start for Valley with Bramley taking the lead in the first minute. Valley fought back and it was intense stuff, with skilful defending by McKenna and Henshaw for the next 10 minutes. Valley eventually profited from a great throw by Proctor to Longhurst who found the back of the Bramley net to equalise the match. Great team work followed by a Kendrew throw to Hurley who passed the ball up to Proctor, back to Hurley taking a great shot on goal 2-1 Valley. Clegg in goals needed a peaked hat to keep the morning sunshine from his view of the Bramley attack. Brave defending by McKenna and Henshaw kept Bramley at bay. Proctor made a fantastic run with the ball up the edge of the pitch resulting in a direct cross to Longhurst who found the back of the net to make it 3-1 Valley. Brilliant teamwork allowed Proctor, Kendrew, Longhurst, and Hurley all to have shots at goal over the next 5 minutes. Bramley won a free kick in front of the Valley goal which was bravely pushed away by Clegg to McKenna who kicked the ball out to safety. Bramley maintained the pressure and after 2 great saves by Clegg, they eventually scored as the half-time whistle blew. 3-2 to Valley at the half way stage. The second half commenced with Callaghan joining Henshaw in defense. They had to work hard as Bramley were on the attack. Even a superb volley by Hurley, just over the crossbar, couldn’t prevent Bramley pressurising Clegg in goals and Bramley equalised after 30 minutes 3-3. Bramley took a corner which was cleared by Callaghan then headed towards their own goals by Proctor, forwarded by Kendrew’s header then taken by Hurley past 2 Bramley defenders to earn him a great second goal 4-3 Valley. A strong free kick a couple of minutes later taken by Proctor to Kendrew passed to Longhurst gave Longhurst a hat trick. Final score 5-3 – a well deserved win and an exhausting match for both the players and supporters.
Player of the match - Clegg                    Scorers: Longhurst (3), Hurley (2)

Match 2:  Woodkirk Valley 1    Bramley Phoenix 10    
Bramley started strongly forcing Valley keeper Charlton to make a great save in the first minute. Valley were straight on the attack, kicked forward by Fowler to Humphrys who beat 2 Bramley defenders to open the scoring 1-0 Valley in 3 minutes. Valley maintained the pressure with clever passing in midfield by Laycock to Smallwood to Humphrys, resulting in Smallwood having a shot on target saved by the Bramley keeper. The match continued with end to end play including good skill shown by Fowler and McGough in defence. Rigby took a strong goal kick to Smallwood, passing forward to Laycock, played back by Bramley and saved bravely by Charlton. Rigby, Smallwood, Laycock and Humphrys all battled hard in midfield resulting in a free kick to Valley. Taken by Humphrys, but just going over the crossbar. Bramley won the ball resulting in them equalising on half-time, 1-1. The second half commenced with fresh legs of Simcoates and Turner in defence, but they couldn’t prevent Bramley scoring their second 2-1 Bramley. Fowler continued the Valley attack by slicing the ball with his left foot towards the Bramley goal, to have it saved. The keeper’s goal kick sent the ball straight towards the Valley goal and Valley were 3-1 down after 25 minutes. Rigby, McGough, Turner and Simcoates took turns in defence and fought hard to prevent Bramley increasing the score, but nevertheless Bramley soon went 4-1 up. Even the glorious weather couldn’t help Valley maintain the attack against a strong Bramley side. Final score Woodkirk Valley 1 – 10 Bramley Phoenix.
Player of the match - Smallwood                    Scorer: Humphrys

Match 1:  Woodkirk Valley 5     Leeds City Juniors 3      
The second game of the season and another win for the home side. Valley kicked off the match with gusto - a throw in from Proctor resulted in a volley from Kendrew being saved by the Leeds keeper. Seconds later and it was Proctor’s turn to have a shot on goal. Good passing in midfield by Hurley up front to Longhurst and Kendrew blasted the ball into the net. 1-0 after 5 minutes. Leeds fought back but couldn’t prevent a great throw from Henshaw to Hurley passed up front to Longhurst ending brilliantly with the ball in the back of the net 2-0. Leeds did not give in and even great defending by Callaghan and Henshaw, assisted by Fowler and Ansell-Wood couldn’t prevent them from scoring 3 goals by half time. Valley started the second half 3-2 behind and in attacking mode with 2 defenders, Clegg and Fowler on the bench and substitute keeper Hurley in goals supported splendidly by Henshaw and Callaghan. Woodkirk were on the attack with the ball in the Leeds half for most of the second half. The 25 th minute saw Proctor’s corner volleyed home on the far post by Kendrew to equal the match 3-3. Clegg returned to goal keeping and battle commenced. Callaghan’s defending kept the ball out of Woodkirk’s half and Ansell-Wood showed great strength dribbling the ball all the way down the side of the pitch to the Leeds goal mouth. Kendrew crossed the ball to Longhurst who scored his second of the day. The final minute saw Clegg make a great save and Woodkirk were rewarded by a long throw by Proctor to Longhurst who passed to Hurley - scoring Valley’s fifth goal of the match.
Player of the match - Longhurst                    Scorers: Kendrew (2), Longhurst (2), Hurley (1)

Match 2:  Woodkirk Valley 2    Leeds City Juniors 3     
Valley kicked off the second match of the day hoping to maintain their unbeaten record. Charlton in goal was brilliantly assisted by Rigby and McKenna ensuring that Leeds had to work hard for their points. Humphrys made 2 strong shots at goal, followed by Turner - all being saved by the Leeds keeper. Defender Rigby showed great determination but keeper Charlton was unlucky to save the first goal of the match with Valley going down 1-0 after 15 minutes of play. Valley kept up the pressure which resulted in Rigby forcing the ball down the pitch to Turner who crossed to Simcoates who placed the ball in the back of the net. 1-1 Valley were straight back on the attack with Laycock placing the ball at the feet of Humphrys who ensured a second goal for Woodkirk. 2-1 Valley at half-time. Great passing from Shaw and McKenna to Laycock who made an attempt on goal was followed by 2 similar attacks from Smallwood, also looking to score. It wasn’t to be and Leeds scored their winning goal in the 30th minute. Valley rallied with further attempts by Simcoates and Humphrys, but the scoreline couldn’t be altered. 2-3 final score to Leeds.
Player of the match - Rigby                    Scorers: Simcoates, Humphrys

Match 1:  Woodkirk Valley 2    Gildersome Spurs 1      
Woodkirk U10s, started the new season in fine style with a 2 - 1 win over Gildersome Spurs. Both teams were ready for the challenge, with play being end to end for the first 15 minutes. Woodkirk defence team of Clegg in goals with Henshaw and McKenna kept Gildersome at bay. Eventually Woodkirk got the upper hand with Proctor's throw in being passed neatly back to him by Ansell-Wood, Proctor then kicked the ball forward resulting in Hurley placing it in the back of the Gildersome net. Good team play and 1-0 at half time. Kendrew and Longhurst kicked off the second half, with Gildersome fighting back, by the 23rd minute it was 1-1 and all to play for. Kendrew's throw in to Proctor resulted in a shot on target, kept out by the Gildersome goalie. Henshaw and McKenna assisted by Hurley kept the Gildersome attack at bay with some strong defensive work. Eventually the ball was passed into the Gildersome half and passed forward by Kendrew in midfield. Proctor crossed the ball into the penalty area to Ansell-Wood, with Longhurst hitting the back of the net. 2-1 Woodkirk and 10 minutes to go. Gildersome fought back making the Woodkirk defence work hard and almost equalised in the final minute, all but for a heroic save by Woodkirk keeper Clegg.
Player of The Match - Henshaw                    Scorers: Hurley, Longhurst  

Match 2:  Woodkirk Valley 5     Gildersome Spurs 1     
In the second match Woodkirk's team were not to be outdone, resulting in a superb 5 - 1 win. Gildersome started well resulting in Woodkirk's keeper Charlton making 2 great saves within the first 5 minutes. Great Woodkirk team play resulted in Rigby taking a goal kick in the 7th minutes, forward to McGough in midfield, forward to Humphreys placing the ball in the back of the Gildersome net. 1-0. Woodkirk continued the attack with Laycock taking a great corner, which Humphrys just put over the Gildersome crossbar. 1-0 half time. The second half started with Gildersome on the attack which kept Rigby and Shaw busy assisting keeper Charlton. A goal kick in the 27th minute resulted in Laycock and Smallwood passing the ball forward to Simcoates who knocked it into the back of the net. 2-0. Turner kept the pressure on in midfield ending with a penalty kick to Woodkirk. The penalty was netted by Humphrys 3-0. Gildersome didn't give up which earned them a goal in the 35th minute 3-1. Woodkirk's Shaw, McGough and Turner battled hard in midfield resulting in Smallwood in a "one on one" with the Gildersome keeper, Smallwood earning his first goal of the season. Play continued in the Gildersome area resulting in Simcoates scoring his second goal of the day. 5-1 final score.
Player of The Match - McGough                    Scorers: Humphreys (2), Simcoates (2), Smallwood