​Both sides exchanged heavy blows as Macmillan eventually pulled away from a precarious High Tunstall side, who ran out of gas in pursuit of an equaliser.
 
Blue shirts set the ball moving on the moist Macmillan pitch, but after giving the ball away almost instantly Frankie Angioy was able to provide the Hartlepool side with a huge shock. Coates’ side couldn't have got off to a better start with Angioy slotting the ball home after just 24 seconds. Oliver Cairney deserved a fair portion of the plaudits after his quick feet allowed him to escape away from his man, his good work pivotal to Macmillans superb start. 
 
Olly Cann was next to step up to the plate, the foundations built from the left flank this time; Marton man Leo McDermotts pin-point cross was met by the Middlesbrough midfielder and the ‘Boro’ academy man got his goal tally up and running. His downward shot rebounding off the turf and bouncing past the flapping High Tunstall keeper.
 
With wet conditions, slips and spills were always on the card: unfortunately Max Hardy and Owain Harts link up, culminated in a pivotal error, gifting the visitors a way back into the game.
 
Harts zipped back pass was only accelerated by a virtually saturated surface, making controlling the ball difficult for goalkeeper Hardey; the ball skidded off his foot and trundled along the goal line and ultimately into the net.
 
Oliver Cann was able to restore the two goal advantage on the 16th minute after Cairney slipped a through ball between the two centre halves who were caught flat-footed. Macmillan possession high up the pitch began the move, as the hosts kept hold of the ball, providing some rest bite from mounting Tunstall pressure, who had complied energies in the quest for a match-levelling goal.
 
Before the half time whistle defender Justin Taylor added to the scoring. Converting after a melee in the six yard box. Oliver Cann’s corner caused problems as blue shirts could only scramble the ball half clear. Taylor was first to react to the loose ball and was able to prod past the keeper as well as a man on the line. A scrappy goal but one he will take as Macmillan took a healthy lead into the interval: a 4-1 lead.
 
After the break the visitors were much better, opting to press an extra 10 yards up the pitch. This put heat on Macmillans back line. Time and time again they were caught out trying to play out from the back. Tunstall were able to capitalise on this as well as some sloppy defending, gaining a foothold in the match as Macmillan conceded twice in ten minutes, leaving the score 4-3 with twenty left to play.
 
However, as the Hartlepool side squeezed more men into attacking areas, gaps emerged at the back. Frankie Angioy was able to pounce on this opportunity, carrying the ball towards the area. He took a punt from range, and was rewarded as his shot deflected up off the defender and looped over the head of the goalkeeper, who was off his line.
 
Tunstall legs were weary now as newly inserted Harvey Wilkinson was able to beat the offside trap and tuck the ball home, using his pace and agility to slither his way through to create an easy finish. There was still time for Oliver Cann to complete his hatrick: the man who started the scoring, wrapping it all up and booking Coates’ outfit their spot in round two, where they are paired against Northfields school.

​The furthest shot being from just twenty yards out in a ten goal game puts emphasis on both teams passing ability, set piece expertise and sloppy defending. This left both goalkeepers with virtual one on one situations in an eleven aside goal. Also the quality of shooting was exceptional. In particular the away side, finding the net twice (off their own accord) from just eight shots – five of which were on target.

​Match report by Tom Carmichael – Macmillan sports correspondent

Following the successful promotion of our U18 Coach Paul Midgley to Sunderland Academy, Cleveland Schools FA are looking to appoint a new manager/ coach or coaches for the season 2016-17 and onwards

Applicants must be committed, enthusiastic and hold a minimum of level 1 FA coaching award or be a qualified PE Teacher. The role is a voluntary position but is extremely rewarding and enjoyable. Experience in coaching youth football is essential. The role is open to non-teachers also.

What is involved?

• Trials and friendly fixtures in September/Early Oct for boys in Y12 and Y13 of full time Cleveland students
  
• Northern counties FA league entry with fixtures Oct-March against North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham and South Yorkshire
  
• If qualify in top 2 positions then semi finals and potential final v North West counties. (Cleveland won this for first time ever in 2015)
  
• ESFA U18 Inter County trophy entry (we were finalists 2014)
  
• Games are played on Saturday’s with some midweek games at Northfield Sports College or equivalent under floodlights
  

How to apply

• Email CSFA Hon Sec Simon Carey or Nigel Hornsby  at clevelandsfa@gmail.com  or reply via Twitter (@clevlelandSFA) and Facebook “Cleveland Schools FA”
  
• Please provide a brief overview of your coaching experience
  

Other information:

• Full playing kit provided, including training tops
  
• Match balls, training balls, bibs, cones also included
  
• Access to Facebook and Twitter account to promote your team’s progress and provide information to players
  

Desirable

• First Aid Qualified
  
• Excellent man management skills
  
• Strong planning, organisational and observational skills
  
• Excellent communication skills with players and parents
  
• Vehicle to transport equipment
  
• FA DBS check (this can be arranged and paid for)
  

Simon Carey, CSFA Hon Sec.

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Cleveland County Schools FA 
U14 and U16 Girls Trials
Trials will be held for U14 and U16 Girls on: 
(Y8-Y11 students of Cleveland Schools)
Tuesday 26th September and Tuesday 3rd October 5:30pm-7.00pm 
Arrive 5:15pm
Venue: Trinity Catholic College Sixth Form, Saltersgill Ave, 
Middlesbrough TS4 3JW
Players should arrive in full playing kit and have both BOOTS and SHIN PADS
Players should be nominated via their Clubs and Schools to clevelandsfa@gmail.com stating:
Full Name:
Parental Mobile:
School:
Club:
Position(s):
​or via the forms below

Hartlepool SFA were victorious on Thursday 8th September at Trinity Catholic College. Hartlepool successfully fought off the competition with three straight wins to claim the Andrew Gibson Trophy for 2017/18. They ran out convincing winners without conceding a single goal. Well done to the Hartlepool team and staff.

Runners Up were Stockton SFA. Full results and table can be seen here