Jake Reesby News Today

As Western Pride and Ipswich Knights battle to lock up top four spots, clubs receive some contrasting news. See the latest gains and losses.

Massive clash with Rochedale and catch-up game against South West could determine Ipswich side’s final hopes. See what fearless midfielder thinks.

Premium Content Subscriber only FLEET-footed Western Pride goal scorer Byron McLeod has already experienced highs and lows as a footballer who is just 20 years old. The former premiership-winning Peninsula Power striker/winger has played overseas and broke his collarbone after lining up against his current club as a junior. He rated the latest local derby against the Ipswich Knights one of the toughest matches he has played in. McLeod put his team 2-0 up in the 26th minute after capitalisin...

Western Pride teenager steps up after premier league side loses both goalkeepers.

Premium Content Subscriber only WITH both his goalkeepers ruled out, Western Pride coach Brian Hastings was on an SOS mission before Saturday nights next match. Major off-season recruit Jake Reesby is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks after damaging his leg in a goalmouth collision during last weekends 2-1 loss to South West Queensland. "Jake is barely walking at the moment, Hastings said. Reesby was waiting a MRI scan to determine if he has suffered a fracture or meniscus tear. Weste...

Premium Content Subscriber only WESTERN Pride coach of the week Brian Hastings will monitor two sore goalkeepers after a dramatic night of football in Toowoomba. Major off-season recruit Jake Reesby and exciting Ipswich talent Josh Boyle were both injured in Saturday nights 2-1 loss to South West Queensland Thunder. It was Prides first defeat and toughest test from four matches in the 2021 Football Queensland Premier League 1 competition. The result against one of the competition heavyweigh...

Premium Content Subscriber only WITH his burst of speed and lethal zigzagging runs, Atillio "Will Asante deserved to score his first premiership goal for Western Pride. He was heavily marked and crunch tackled on a chilly Thursday night in Ipswich yet still produced a classic header to secure Prides third consecutive victory of the Football Queensland Premier League 1 season. But dont bother calling him Atillio. The Italian-bred attacking weapon is happy to be known by his "Aussie name Will...

Premium Content AS a self-confessed "older footballer, highly regarded goalkeeper Jake Reesby is learning the piano. Having joined Western Pride this season, Reesby recently bought a keyboard to play some tunes and help him relax. With less training than previously at National Premier Leagues level, the accomplished player has found a new hobby. But as he highlighted in Prides latest Queensland Football Premier League 1 victory tonight, 29-year-old Reesby still means business on the field. ...

Premium Content Subscriber only WESTERN Pride have received a massive boost for the Football Queensland Premier League season, securing one of the states leading goalkeepers. Former Peninsula Power National Premier Leagues stopper Jake Reesby has just signed with the Ipswich-based club. Pride head coach Brian Hastings was delighted to have the highly regarded keeper on board after he shared in four previous championships at NPL, FQPL and Brisbane Premier League level. "Its an unbelievable s...