Sun 20 April 2008 South Norfolk League Plate
Final
Brandon Lads 2 Cringleford 0
Brandon started the game looking nervous and it
was Cringleford who started the better. Brandon
found it hard to come to terms we the numbers
Cringleford put into the midfield and when they
did break Cringleford were cool at the back.
Lewis Norton efforts in midfield seemed to clear
Brandon's nerves and they soon started to play
much better. It was end to end and both teams
had good chances, for Brandon Harry Rampley and
Jordan Kemp went close before Jacob Bogle nearly
broke the deadlock when he hit the post. At the
other end Brandon's defence controlled most
attacks with the pace of Jack Slaughter and
Isaac Allen. On the occasions they were beaten
Jack Field was there to tidy up. The half
finished level but there was the promise of good
things for Brandon. The second half started well
for Brandon with a great though ball from Jordan
Kemp to Harry Rampley who scored neatly past the
Cringleford keeper. Brandon never looked back
from this point they had complete control of the
game, Jordan Scott and in particular Charlie
Power played neatly down the wings. Isaac Allen
scored the crucial second from a corner which he
headed into the net. Cringleford came back
briefly and would have scored but for an amazing
goal line clearance from Sean Hills. Brandon
were put under pressure briefly but Adam Vincent
and later Joseph Smith cleared the danger.
Brandon had further chances, Jordan Kemp unlucky
not to get on the score sheet and Sam Chapppell
going close with a shot from distance. The game
finished and an impressive second half
performance gave Brandon the trophy.
Mom Lewis Norton
Sun 13 April 2008 Semi Final League Plate
Competition
Brandon Lads 12 Dereham Wanderers 0
This was a resounding victory which saw Brandon
back to their very best.
They set their stall out from the outset putting
Dereham under pressure and not allowing them out
of their own half for long periods. Dereham for
their part defended well and didn't allow
Brandon much space in the final third. Brandon
got their first though Jordan Kemp after the
impressive Jack Slaughters great though ball
found him and his pace beat the Dereham defence
and he scored well. Probably the biggest plus
point for Brandon was that each time they scored
the midfield and defence stayed focused and
never allowed the opposition to get back into
the game. The next two goals came via strong
midfield work firstly Harry Rampley great header
and then Sean Hills great though ball, each time
Jordan Kemp finished the move. Harry Rampley
finished the scoring in the half with a long
shot beating the Dereham keeper. The second half
saw Dereham's head drop a little which allowed
Brandon to take the game more easily than they
expected. The midfield found space to pass the
ball running Dereham ragged ,Sam Chappell and
particularly Lewis Norton were strong in
midfield. Jacob Bogle was impressive on the
right combining well with the two strikers on
numerous occasions. Sam Haire came on to score a
great goal after Lewis Norton got his head on a
corner from Harry Rampley. Sam Chappell scored a
penalty after a hand ball. Jordan Kemp and Harry
Rampley each finished with five goals, Jordan's
run along the by line to set up Harry and then
Harry's strike from outside the box which served
away from the keeper football of the highest
order.
Mom Jordan Kemp
Sun 9 March 2008 Brandon Lads 1 Wymondham 4
Brandon were under strength for this league game
against Wymondham. Without six key players and
starting with only 11 fit players Brandon were
really up against it. Brandon began brightly
though neither side could gain an advantage.
Wymondham were dangerous on the break but
Brandon worked tirelessly in midfield and were
rewarded with the opening goal when Jordan Kemp
created an opening for Harry Rampley to place
the ball expertly home. Jack Field was playing
well in the goal but was beaten by the advancing
striker and Wymondham took the lead from a
speculative shot which went in the top corner.
Brandon had further chances in the half through
Harry and Jordan but could not finish them.
Brandon started the second half well still
competing well and had their chances Jordan Kemp
was a constant threat up front and Harry
Rampley's early shot was saved well by the
Wymondham keeper. Time started to take its toll
in midfield and Wymondham started to get on top
,they scored a third goal with a quality finish
when Brandon were down to ten men after Harry
Rampley was injured. Wymondham got a fourth just
before the end. The Brandon boys did themselves
proud under very difficult circumstances.
Goals Harry Rampley
Mom Adam Kostecki
Sun 2 March 2008 Watton 4 Brandon Lads 1
Brandon can feel quite unfortunate to find
themselves on the losing side but until we start
to compete from the first minute instead of
waiting until we've conceded we will find it
difficult to beat quality opposition. Brandon
were put under early pressure and found
themselves a goal down through a sharp finish.
This sparked them into action and we had a open
game. Chances were created by both teams but
it was Watton who extended their lead when a
good run down the left finished with the Watton
winger beating the Brandon keeper on his near
post. Again Brandon rallied and had much of the
play Harry Rampley went close with a free kick
and Jordan Kemp set up brilliantly when he left
two Watton defender for dead. Much of the second
half was played at the same tempo both teams
adding to a open and exciting game. Jacob Bogle
was playing well on the left and caused many
problems for Watton, Harry Rampley got Brandon
back into the game with a brilliantly finished
solo effort and had the wind not been so strong
I feel sure Jordan Kemp would have equalised
when his pace beat the Watton defence and he put
the ball past the oncoming goalkeeper, it looked
a brilliant finish but one of Wattons defenders
just got back to clear off the line. Had that
effort gone in we could have been looking at a
different conclusion. Watton scored the killer
goal late on and were flattered with a fourth
from a penalty.
Sun 24 Feb 2008 Brandon Lads 9 Dereham Wanderers
0
Brandon were put under early pressure by Dereham
but once weathered it was plain sailing.
Brandon got the first early on and then it was
just a matter of how many they would get. Jack
Slaughter provided the goal for Harry Rampley to
score. The second came soon after, Sam Chappell
and Jacob Bogle doing good work before Harry
again finished despite the goalkeeper getting a
hand to it. Jordan Kemp got the next two the
best of which was a solo run though the centre.
Jack Slaughter scored a quality goal late in the
half to make it five at half time. Second half
was much the same as the first, Brandon piling
the pressure on Dereham and getting their
rewards, Jordan and Harry both completed their
hat tricks early on, Harrys goal a great finish
from the edge of the box. Sean Hills was next to
score finishing well after Adam Vincent's knock
on from a corner. Brandon finished off the
scoring when pressure on the Dereham defence
force them to concede an own goal.
MoM. Jacob Bogle.
Sun 17 Feb 2008 Swaffham 4 Brandon Lads 6
Brandon began the game steadily and competed
well. The early play produced no chances but
Brandon had much of the possession. Swaffham
scored the first goal against the run of play,
Brandon having a couple of chances to clear up
before the Swaffham striker finished. Brandon
threatened after this point but failed to get
themselves back on terms, it was Jordan Kemp who
single handedly dragged Brandon back into the
game when he ran the ball from his own half,
rode heavy challenges and finished well. Harry
Rampley soon got Brandon fully on track when he
found the corner of the net to make it 2 1 at
half time
The second half began well for Brandon
,numerous chance came but they could not
capitalise. Swaffham were kept under control at
the back by the defence, particularly impressive
was Joseph Smith who never put a foot wrong. The
midfield too playing well, Lewis Norton having a
good game. It was the strikers who really made
the difference, when on song these two
boys would give any side problems and against
Swaffham they produced football of the highest
level. Harry Rampley scored three second half
goals and Jordan got one more to help Brandon
into a quick 6 1 lead. Swaffham rallied at the
end and pulled the lead back to 6 - 4 which took
the edge off a resounding victory.
Scorers Harry Rampley 4, Jordan Kemp 2
Mom Harry Rampley
Sun 10 Feb 2008 Bulldogs 5 Brandon Lads 2
Brandon would need a good performance to
overcome this clash with the league and trophy
front runners.
They started well keeping the ball early on but
Bulldogs came into the game strongly, winning
the physical battle hands down. Bulldogs took
the early lead , however it was a individual
error that opened the way. Bulldogs continued to
put Brandon under pressure and extended their
lead again the defence failing to clear a
through ball and Jack Field unlucky after a good
save. Brandon were unlucky through Harry Rampley
when his free kick went wide. Bulldogs scored
two more before the half was over and fears were
for a rout.
Brandon began strongly after the half and scored
immediately through a great goal from Jordan
Kemp, the passing between Harry Rampley and Sean
Hills created the opening. Brandon rallied and
were very unlucky when Jordan Kemp hit the
crossbar. Bulldogs got the next Brandon failed
to mark tight enough from a corner and when
their forward headed home the contest seemed
over. Brandon again pushed Bulldogs and again
were unlucky, Kemp this time hitting the post.
The second half gave Brandon heart, a good
performance they finished off with another great
goal, Sean Hills finished it off well but the
pass from Jacob Bogle was real quality.
Mom Harry Rampley
Sun 3 Feb 2008 Wymondham 1 Brandon Lads 2
Brandon
displayed all their determination and character for
this game, They never gave Wymondham an inch
throughout the game. Wymondham started with the wind
and were the busier of the two teams without gaining
any advantage. The Brandon defence were on top form
and gave little away restricting Wymondham to only a
couple of half chances, Adam Vincent's making
one great saving tackle in the box when a goal
looked certain .Brandon always looked dangerous
going forward and created a couple of chances for
the dangerous Harry Rampley and Jordan Kemp. Charlie
Power played a great ball down the line for Harry
Rampley to create more danger for Wymondham. Brandon
eventually took the lead through a great Rampley
finish after his pace left the defence for dead.
Brandon could have got more but ended the half one
up. Second half saw more of the same from Brandon,
they put everything into the game and when Jordan
Kemp broke free to score a great individual goal,
Brandon seemed to have the game won. Brandon had
more chances, Harry Rampley hit the crossbar with a
fierce shot from outside the box. Wymondham got one
back late on which made things uncomfortable in the
closing moments but Brandon held on well for a
deserved win. The performances of Jordan Kemp and
Adam Vincent were exceptional, Adam being chosen as
Man of the Match.
Sun 27 Jan 2008 Brandon Lads 2 Cringleford
1
Brandon started slowly and the game turned into
a rather scrappy affair.
Cringleford are a hard working team and Brandon
found it hard to break them down early on.
Brandon failed to win enough challenges to allow
their football to take over. Cringleford had an
early chance which Jack Field saved brilliantly
and when the ball fell to a Cringleford striker
Jack again saved well. At the other end the
Cringleford keeper was also in outstanding form
Jordan Kemp and Harry Rampley both denied goals
through excellent saves. Brandon were the first
to get the ball in the net but Norton was
flagged offside when he looked to have timed his
run well to score. Soon after Brandon played
some of their finest football with Jordan Kemp
finishing to move but note must be made of Harry
Rampleys, Isaac Allens and Sean Hill
contributions. Brandon looked strong now and
finished the half off well Sam Chappell passing
well in midfield and the defence looked solid.
Second half started well Brandon in control but
Cringleford always looked dangerous on the
break, again Jack Field made a good save. Jack
Slaughter was switched into midfield in the
second period and it was he that extended the
lead with a brilliant finish from the edge of
the box. Brandon finished the game under
pressure, Cringleford having a real go. They
halved the lead through a scrapping goal,
Brandon failing to deal with a late corner.
Brandon coming out winners despite being pushed
all the way by Cringleford.
Sun 18 Nov 2007 Brandon Lads 6 Dereham Wanderers
0 (League trophy)
Brandon started slowly field an inexperienced
side they found it difficult in a strong head
wind, eventually they settled down and played
really well, Jack Slaughter twice made great
runs to set up good chances for the forwards,
Harry Rampley and Jordan Kemp benefiting and
scoring nice goals. Both goals were overshadowed
by Harry Rampleys next goal, a brilliant strike
from outside the box which gave the keeper no
chance. Liam Osborne playing his first game
looked impressive on the wing and was unlucky
not to score when his shot hit the crossbar.
Second half was the same story Brandon lapse on
a couple of occasion but a combination of Jack
Fields keeping, Adam Vincents pace and Jack
Slaughter determination stopped them scoring.
Harry Rampley completed his hat trick when he
tapped in from a Jordan Kemp cross. Jordan went
onto complete his hat trick after good passes
from Harry Rampley, Jordan finishing the final
goal particularly well
MoM Jack Slaughter.
