JUNIOR ACADEMY FOCUS – UNDER 16 ELITE

30 Jan 2024 | Junior Academy, Latest News

As part of a new feature, each week we will be focussing on two of our Junior Academy sides. 

This week we will be looking at our U16 Elite side who at the weekend played a friendly game against Notts County coming out 3-2 winners.

The aim of training last week was focussing on how the side plays out of possession and looking to press high when possible.

It was a good start for the side going ahead early on after pressing high from the front and putting County under pressure. The opponents resorted to playing balls over the top which was defended well.

The Magpies equalised from a set piece but the young Silkmen reacted well pressing with really high intensity and re-took the lead from a set piece of our own.

Early in the second half, it was important that organisation and concentration were in order and Macc managed to eliminate any clear cut chances that the hosts posed.

The Young Silkmen went further in front with a really well taken from another set piece move to take a 3-1 lead.

Notts did pull a goal back from a cross come shot but the group showed a great amount of character and pick up a deserved win.

Looking to join our Junior Academy, click HERE for more information. 

 

 

 

 

 

More From Our Blog

Preview: Mickleover FC (H)

Preview: Mickleover FC (H)

Macclesfield FC are back at home on Saturday as we welcome Mickleover to the Leasing.com Stadium.  Robbie Savage's side will be looking for revenge as the visitors are one of only three teams to inflict a league defeat on the Silkmen this season. The Silkmen will be...

TICKET NEWS: WARRINGTON RYLANDS (A)

TICKET NEWS: WARRINGTON RYLANDS (A)

We are able to provide ticket information for our trip to Warrington Rylands next Saturday. Supporters will be able to purchase their tickets on the day at The Hive Arena but online purchase is preferred. It will be another test for The Silkmen against Neil Reynold's...

DIEGO DE GIROLAMO JOINS ON LOAN

DIEGO DE GIROLAMO JOINS ON LOAN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of forward Diego De Girolamo on loan from Buxton FC. Diego joins us until the end of the season from the National League North side and has great experience in the Northern Premier League. The forward has been at...

DONTAI GABIDON JOINS RYLANDS ON LOAN

DONTAI GABIDON JOINS RYLANDS ON LOAN

We can confirm that winger Dontai Gabidon has joined fellow Northern Premier League side Warrington Rylands on a one-month loan.  Dontai will be ineligible to face us when we travel to Rylands next Saturday. Go smash the loan Dontai and best of luck with the move....

ACADEMY FOCUS

ACADEMY FOCUS

A number of players from our Youth Academy have signed dual registration deals to gain a taste of senior football.  Midfielder, Henry McNulty, came off the bench for 1874 Northwich in their Midland Football League victory against AFC Wulfrunians. The victory helped 74...