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Under 12's 2003-4

19th October 2003 - BARLA Lancs Cup 1st Rnd

2nd November 2003 - BARLA Lancs Cup 2nd Rnd

11th January 2004 - NWC Cup 1st Rnd

8th February 2004 - NWC Cup 2nd Rnd

7th March 2004 - NWC Cup Semi-Final

Rylands Sharks U12's - 42
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 2

The U12's find themselves placed into the top league despite still developing and having 9 players making their debuts. Hopefully that is only for the first 4 games then they drop down to play more equivalent opposition. In this game Latchford's first points of the season came from the boot of Jordan Stephenson. Defensively and offensively Carl Evans was the most effective player, ably supported by Lewis Litherland and Josh Stanger. Back to top

21st September 2003

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 6
Thatto Heath Crusaders U12's - 24

Latchford won't experience many more aggressive and combative games than this and it was a closer affair than the score suggests with just two points in it at half time. Phil Atherton scored a fine solo try from acting half back that Jordan Stephenson converted. An outstanding second half display of passing gave Lewis Litherland recognition as did Luke Jones' incisive runs and Atherton's tackling. Back to top

28th September 2003

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 0
Blackbrook Royals U12's - 42

Some fine individual performances against formidable opposition was scant consolation for the Albion supporters. Michael Allcock drove the ball up well in the first half as did Martin Ball. A change of position after the break brought Tom McIntosh o the fore. Lewis Litherland was top tackler and Luke Jones stood out as Latchford's leading player. Back to top

5th October 2003

Westhoughton U12's - 12
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 4

A fascinating, closely contested game with only three tries scored throughout. Lewis Litherland again led the way in defence but the whole team contributed. Mike Allcock and Josh Stanger ran hard while the half back play of Adam Yates-Dutton and Jack Philips kept the Albion in contention. The try came from a solo effort by Tom McIntosh who shook off several tackles before grounding out wide. Back to top

12th October 2003

Burtonwood Bulldogs U12's - 20
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 16

If ever there was a game of two halves this was it. 16-0 down at half time was extended to 20 after the break before Tom McIntosh scored a fine solo effort that Jordan Stephenson converted. Then it was all Latchford as 'Stevo' went over himself but failed with the kick. John Hewitt scored out wide and the touchline conversion from Stephenson was simply breathtaking. Sadly time ran out as Latchford were clearly on top and going for the win. Back to top

19th October 2003 - BARLA Lancs Cup 1st Rnd

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 50
Grappenhall Giants U12's - 0

The first round of the U12 Lancs Cup threw up this local derby with a spirited Grappenhall side. Player of the match, Michael Allcock bagged a brace of tries as did Tom McIntosh and Phil Atherton. Other try scorers were top tackler Carl Evans, Pat Reardon and John Hewitt who kicked three goals. Jordan Stephenson also kicked three goals and a Dominic Ball conversion sealed the victory for the Albion. Next Cup opponents are Leigh Miners Rangers Back to top

26th October 2003

Westhoughton U12's - 12
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 10

Unforced handling errors early on allowed Westhoughton to apply pressure leading to two tries for the home side. Resistance came from Jack Phillips and Dominic Ball.
Shortly after the break a penalty saw Latchford go twelve points behind. However, the character of the sideshone through as John Hewitt scored and then set up Phil atherton for a try. A jordan Stephenson kick brought the teams within two points before the al whistle blew.

Phillips was player-of-the-match, Hewitt was 'unsung hero' and Pat Reardon was top tackler. Back to top

2nd November 2003 - BARLA Lancs Cup 2nd Rnd

Leigh Miners Rangers U12's - 36
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 6

The Albion played with great determination and considerable endeavour but were beaten in this Lancashire Cup tie by an opposition who showed why they are in a higher league.
Lewis Litherland scored his first ever RL try which Jordan Stephenson converted. Josh Stanger was top tackler and rightly voted player-of-the-match, while Stephenson was 'Unsung Hero'. Back to top

9th November 2003

Saddleworth Rangers U12's - 8
Latchford Albion U12's - 4

A tight game between two evenly matched sides saw Saddleworth score a try in each half before a clever chip kick from Tom McIntosh found Jack Phillips who scored his first try for the club.
Player-of-the-match was the improving Darryl Smith while Dan Slater was 'Unsung Hero' after having his best game for the club. Back to top

16th November 2003

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 12
Culcheth Eagles U12's - 6

Early on player-of-the-match, John Hewitt burst through from full back the visitors' defence to score and then converted, a feat he repeated before half time, but this time he off-loaded to the supporting Mike Allcock to score.
Culcheth never gave up and scored their own try towards the end.
Martin Ball put in his best performance of the season to claim the 'unsung hero' award while scrum half Adam Yates-Dutton was top tackler. Back to top

23rd November 2003

Spotland Rangers U12's - 20
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 28

This game should have been wrapped up after Latchford raced to a 20-point lead but they forgot to defend and allowed Spotland to equalise before scoring two late tries to seal victory. Try scorers were Jack Phillips (20, Carl evans and a hat-trick from John Hewitt. Pat Reardon kicked one goal and Tom McIntosh kicked another and was top tackler. Tom Hardman was unsung hero. Back to top

29th November 2003

Crosfields U12's - 12
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 22

In driving rain Latchford had to put in their best performance of the season to beat a spirited and committed Crosfields team. John Hewitt and Thomas Hardman scored two tries each and John added three goals to take his club points total to over 500. Most improved player was Jamen Smith and Tom McIntosh was top tackler. Back to top

30th November 2003

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 40
Grappenhall Giants U12's - 0

A superb team performance from Latchford kept out a determined and much improved Grappenhall team giving a scoreline that flattered the home side.
Tries were scored by Steven Smith, John Hewitt, Tom Hardman (2), Pat Reardon, Josh Stanger, Tom McIntosh and player-of-the-match Adam Yates-Dutton.
Goals were kicked by Martin Ball, Josh Stanger, Daryl smith and Jack Phillips.
Top Tacker was Lewis Litherland, while Phil Atherton was unsung hero. Back to top

7th December 2003

Widnes Moorfield U12's - 20
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 24

Latchford scored in the opening few minutes as Tom McIntosh picked up a lose ball and round the right side of Widnes' defence to touch down.
After that the lead swung back and to with Tom Mc scoring again, John Hewitt and Martin Ball. This was Martin's best game of the season as he topped the tackle count and was player-of-the-match. Jordan Stephenson had kicked a goal but, with three minutes remaining Latchford were trailing by two points. John Hewitt picked up the ball near his own line and raced the length of the pitch down the left wing and scored under the post. His conversion secured the Albion's fifth consecutive victory. Back to top

14th December 2003

Leigh East U12's - 22
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 6

Latchford's winning streak came to an abrupt in in this ill-tempered affair.
Leigh East made better use of the poor playing conditions and all that Latchford had to show for their efforts was a converted try by John Hewitt.
Latchford's player-of-the-match was Philip Atherton, 'Unsung Hero' was Patrick Reardon and top tackler was Tom McIntosh. Back to top

16th December 2003

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 32
Burtonwood Bulldogs U12's - 12

To finish off the first part of the season the U12's arranged a midweek friendly at the athletics arena under floodlights.
Burtonwood came into the game after a huge win over Moorfield and with the knowledge that of the past seven encounters between the two teams Latchford had only ever managed one draw and had never won.
In an emphatic display led by Pat Reardon, Michael Allcock and Lewis Litherland Latchford rewrote the record books.
John Hewitt scored four tries, while Allcock, Litherland, Reardon and Phil Atherton each grabbed one. Back to top

11th January 2004 - NWC Cup 1st Rnd

Spotland Rangers U12's - 6
Latchford Albion U12's - 32

Slick passing and creative half back play set up an emphatic victory as the U12's progressed into the 2nd round of the NWC Cup.
Latchford's try scorers were Dominic Ball, 'unsung hero' John Hewitt (2), Josh Stanger, Phil Atherton and Thomas Southworth.
Goals were added by John Hewitt (3) and Jordan Stephenson.
Adan Yates-Dutton was Latchford's player-of-the-match while joint top tacklers were Carl Evans and Lewis Litherland.
The following week a hard pitch meant the game at home to Parkside Golborne was called off. Back to top

18th January 2004

Mayfield Mustangs U12's - 0
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 8

Two evenly matched sides fought out a classic game of rugby league, which the Albion just edged by crossing the whitewash twice.
Scrum half Adam Yates-Dutton missed out three to find right centre Josh Stanger who scored.
Stand off Tom McIntosh drew the Rochdale defence before releasing a timely pass to Stanger who claimed his and Latchford's second.
Player-of-the-match John Hewitt topped the tackle count, while Latchford's 'Unsung Hero' award went to Tom Southworth Back to top

1st February 2004

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 14
Chorley Panthers U12's - 10

Latchford came out on top in this scrappy encounter thanks to two first half tries by John Hewitt and Jack Murray's second half effort. Hewitt added a goal and Latchford's player-of-the-match was full back Carl Evans.
Murray was the 'unsung hero' and Josh Stanger was the top tackler. Back to top

8th February 2004 - NWC Cup 2nd Rnd

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 14
Oldham St Annes U12's - 9

Oldham were two tries up at half time before Latchford drew level thanks to Dominic Ball's quick thinking and John Hewitt's power. With time running out, the visitors' drop goal looked to have sealed the game, but player-of-the-match, John Hewitt scored a second and converted to take Latchford into the semi-finals.
'Unsung Hero' Tom McIntosh was joint top tackler with loose forward Lewis Litherland. Back to top

15th February 2004

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 0
Haydock Warriors U12's - 32

The Albion lads showed a positive attitude and immense determination in a disciplined game of Rugby against the always formidable Warriors.
Their performance was typified by player-of-the-match Lewis Litherland, 'unsung hero' Steven Smith and top tackler John Hewitt. Back to top

22nd February 2004

Langworthy Reds U12's - 18
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 20

Second half tries by Johnny Hewitt, Tom Hardman and Adam Yates-Dutton clinched Latchford's victory over a disciplined Langworthy side.
Johnny also touched down in the first half and added two goals.
Latchford's top tacklers were Josh Stanger, Lewis Litherland and Tom McIntosh. It was stand off McIntosh who was selected as the Albion's pick of the crop while Tom Hardman, who had guested for the under strength opposition in the first half and actually scored one of their tries was 'unsung hero'. Back to top

7th March 2004 - NWC Cup Semi-Final

Mayfield Mustangs U12's - 2
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 30

Latchford began this match on the back foot as Mayfield put on some early pressure. They couldn?t capitalise on their possession as the Albion defended gallantly.
It was Latchford who opened the scoring when hooker Pat Reardon scooted over from near the line. John Hewitt converted.
Latchford were penalised for offside and the home side kicked the goal.
Play switched back to the other end and Hewitt powered over. Again he converted to make the score at half-time 12-2.
A set of six after the break saw the Mustangs kick high. Hewitt caught under his posts, dummied the onrushing attacker and ran the full length of the field to score a magnificent try, which he duly converted.
On came the fresh legs of Martin Ball, Jack Murray, Jack Phillips and Darryl Smith for Phil Atherton, Dominic Ball, Jamen Smith and Steven Smith.
Scrum half Adam Yates-Dutton kicked to the right wing and Jack Phillips touched down. The kick from the touch line by Hewitt was sublime.
Adam then fed full back Carl Evans who spun out of the tackle to score. Hewitt kept up his 100% record.
The effort of the whole team was reward as all 17 players received the player-of-the-match award. Top tackler was Lewis Litherland. Back to top

21st March 2004

Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 8
Westhoughton Lions U12's - 14

Captain John Hewitt led the team out in this his 100th appaerance for Latchford Albion having made his debut as an under eight player four years ago. After the match Johnny was presented with a special momento of the occasion.
Latchford scored first when Michael Allcock, playing hooker, scooted over. The visitors were allowed to offload in the tackle and fed the overlap on our right to equalise. Two more tries to Westhoughton made the score 4-14 at the break.
Latchford tightened things up after the interval and Thomas Hardman's try proved to be the only score of the half . Tom was also top tackler. Winger Steven Smith was 'unsung hero' and Jack Murray was player-of-the-match. Back to top

27th March 2004

Burtonwood Bulldogs U12's - 24
Latchford Albion Unicorns U12's - 12

This Saturday friendly game was arranged to help the development of both clubs. It proved a steep learning curve for the Albion and the lesson being taught was that if you don't tackle the opposition will punish you. The Bulldogs took full advantage of some sloppy defending and raced to a 20-0 lead at half time.
Four more points to the home side after the break finally woke up the Albion. Pat Reardon fed John Hewitt who converted his own try. Forceful runs by Tom McIntosh and Adam Yates-Dutton created the chance for Thomas Hardman to score. Johnny again added the points to make the final scoreline a little more respectable. Back to top

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