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Under 8's 2003-4

Ince Rose Bridge U8's - 28
Latchford Albion U8's - 52

Another year older but nothing changes. Latchford's U8's ran out comfortable winners to continue their unbeaten run started as U7's. Jesse Domic ran in six tries, Harvey Livett four, Kurt Whiteley two and Jake Upton. Top tacklers were James Jones and Bradley Byron, while Connor Byron and Sam Reynolds had good strong games. Back to top

28th September 2003

Leigh Miners Rangers U8's - 16
Latchford Albion U8's - 20

Another game with no substitutes, yet still producing the goods to win again at Leigh MR. Strong running from James Jones and Sam Reynolds created space for Jesse Domic to score 2 tries with great sidesteps and pace, outwitting the Leigh defence. Bradley Byron showed he was capable of similar moves as he scorched in for a brace out wide. The other try scorer was Harvey Livett. Great creative play from Sam Dobson and Connor Byron and great defence from Connah Jones and Jason Murray to keep the winning streak going. Back to top

5th October 2003

Haydock U8's - 20
Latchford Albion U8's - 8

A tough encounter for Latchford that ended their unbeaten run of eleven games. Great performances against a big and strong Haydock team came from Jesse Domic, Kurt Whiteley and Harvey Livett in attack and Connor Byron, James Jones, Mike Moye, Connah Jones and Jake Upton in defence. Back to top

19th October 2003

Blackbrook U8's - 30
Latchford Albion U8's - 0

Kurt Whiteley was picked as the player-of-the-match by the Blackbrook coach. Bradley Byron was best attacker, Sam Dobson was best defender and Jesse Domic was the all round player. Back to top

26th October 2003

Latchford Albion U8's - 16
Crosfields U8's - 40

Latchford had beaten Crosfields on two previous meetings and now it was revenge time. Harvey Livett scored three tries and Albion's three newest players had a harsh baptism. Finally Jesse Domic ran the length of the field to score and reduce the gap. Crosfields' coach selected Connor Byron as Latchford's best player. Back to top

2nd November 2003

Hindley U8's - 16
Latchford Albion U8's - 20

Back to winning ways as Connor Byron's side step opened the scoring, followed by Jesse Domic. Harvey Livett ran half the length of the field to score. Sam Dobson added to the lead then finally 'new boy' Mike Moye scored his first and Latchford's fifth try to seal victory Back to top

16th November 2003

Orrell St James U8's - 32
Latchford Albion U8's - 28

A big improvement was seen all round from a Latchford side regaining their confidence.
The opposition felt Harvey Livett was the most dangerous Latchford player as he scored a brace of tries. Bradley Byron, Sam Dobson, James Jones, Jake Upton and Kurt Whiteley added the other tries. Back to top

23rd November 2003

Latchford Albion U8's - 56
Mayfield Mustangs U8's - 32

This was an excellent performance in which Latchford displayed real team spirit. Some of the Albion's newer players made their mark in this game.
Try scorers were Harvey Livett (3), Bradley Byron (2), Sam Dobson (2), Kurt Whiteley (2), Jake Upton (2), Cameron Jolley, James Jones and David Walsh.
These were the first ever tries for Cameron and David.
Philip Judson picked up the player of the match award. Back to top

15th February 2004

Orrell St James' U8's - 52
Latchford Albion U8's - 36

Latchford put in a good team performance in their first game back after the winter break.
The try scorers for the Albion were Sam Dobson, Mike Moye (two), Jesse Domic, Harvey Livett (four) and star performer Kurt Whiteley. Back to top

22nd February 2004

Latchford Albion U8's - 24
Oldham St Anne's U8's - 20

This was a fair game played in good spirit.
Latchford's try scorers were Sam Dobson, Jesse Domic, Harvey Livett (two) and Kurt Whiteley (two).
Their player of the match was Mike Moye Back to top

29th February 2004

Latchford Albion U8's - 12
Orrell St James' U8's - 12

Both sides put in an excellant performance and a draw was a fair result.
Latchford's try scorers were Jake Upton and Jesse Domic (two). Player of the match was Sam Dobson Back to top

7th March 2004

Latchford Albion U8's - 44
West Bank Bears U8's - 16

Latchford were missing some key players against West Bank but the remainder worked together as a team to produce an excellant result.
Jake Upton and Mike Moye both scored hat tricks. The other try scorers were Kurt Whiteley, Connor Byron, Sam Dobson, Sean Withington and player-of-the-match David Walsh. Back to top

14th March 2004

Mayfield Mustangs U8's - 16
Latchford Albion Unicorns U8's - 40

This was a good team-spirited game, played in adverse weather conditions.
Mike Moye grabbed his second consecutive hat trick. Kurt Whiteley scored two. Other try scorers were Harvey Livett, Jesse Domic, Jake Upton, Bradley Byron, and player-of-the match Connor McGowan Jolley. This was Connor's first ever try for the Unicorns. Back to top

21st March 2004

Latchford Albion Unicorns U8's - 16
Leigh East Wasps U8's - 24

'A vastly improved Latchford side' was the comment from the Wasps' coach who picked out Harvey Livett as the Unicorns' 'Player of the Match'. Latchford were narrowly defeated by an unbeaten Wasps side.
Try scorers were Kurt Whiteley - 2 Sean Withington - 1 Jake Upton - 1 Back to top

28th March 2004

Latchford Albion Unicorns U8's - 16
Ince Rose Bridge U8's - 24

Both coaches felt this was a good, clean game between two evenly matched sides.
Tries were scored by Cameron Jolley, Jesse Domic, Kurt Whiteley and Conor McGowan Jolley. Sean Withington was the 'Player of the Match' Back to top

4th April 2004

Hindley U8's - 20
Latchford Albion Unicorns U8's - 32

This was a tough, physical game played in a good spirit by both teams
Jesse Domic bagged abrace of tries and there was a try each for Jake Upton, Connor McGowan-Jolley, Harvey Livett, Connor Byron, Sean Withington and player-of-the-match Sam Dobson Back to top

20th April 2004

Latchford Albion Unicorns U8's - 24
Widnes Moorfield U8's -20

This game was played on the Tuesday evening rather on the usual Sunday morning but still produced an excellent performance from both teams. Harvey Liveet claimed a hat trick, Jake Upton scored two tries and Kurt Whiteley weighed in with another. The Moorfield coach though Sam Dobson was the pick of the Albion players. Back to top

2nd May 2004

Latchford Albion U8's - 28
Shevington Sharks U8's - 40

Latchford put up a good show with a hat trick of tries from Jake Upton. Sam Dobson and Sean Withington scored two apiece. Despite the efforts of player of the match Kurt Whiteley , Shevington proved just a little too strong. Back to top

9th May 2004

Blackbrook Royals U8's - 34
Latchford Albion U8's - 4

Latchford put in a vastly improved performance from their last meeting with the mighty Blackbrook side. Certainly the Royals are a benchmark for other teams at this level and one that the Albion can measure themsleves against.
Latchford's player of the match was the try scorer Sam Dobson. Back to top

19th May 2004

Latchford Albion Unicorns U8'S 16
Rylands Sharks' U8'S 36

This fixture was rearranged for Wednesday evening and proved a tough test for Latchford who fielded a predominately inexperienced Under 7's side in order for them to gain match experience. It was a hard but valuable lesson.
One of the youngsters who'll form a backbone of next year's Under 8's, Connor Byron, was selected as the player-of-the-match by the Rylands' coach.
Another of the younger players, Harvey Livett scored 2 tries. Jake Upton and Mike Moye scored the other tries. Back to top

23rd May 2004

Chorley Panthers U8's 28
Latchford Albion Unicorns U8'S 16

An exciting match to watch in which Latchford prevented Chorley from scoring in the second half due to some top tackles from player-of-the-match Reece Brunt, but the damage was already done securing a good win for them.
Latchford's try scorers were Kurt Whiteley, Sam Dobson and Connor Byron. Back to top

6th June 2004

Westhoughton Lions U8's 36
Latchford Albion Unicorns U8's 44

Latchford put in a superb performance with just seven team members available instead of the required nine and gained an excellent win.
Try scorers
Sam Dobson - 2 Kurt Whiteley - 1 Harvey Livett - 3 Phil Judson - 2 Sean Withington - 1 Connor Byron - 1 Cameron Jolley - 1
How can you single out any individual in a game like this? Well the coaches couldn't either and ensured all Latchford players received 'Player of the Match' awards. Back to top

13th June 2004

Latchford Albion Unicorns U8's 40
Wigan St Cuthbert's U8's 20

An excellent match that was level-pegging at half-time but saw Latchford pull off a great win by scorring 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Try scorers were:
Harvey Livett - 2 Sean Withington - 1 Jesse Domic - 2 Connor Byron - 1 Mike Moye - 3 Sam Dobson - 1 Back to top