I've confirmed tomorrow's booking at Wonford Sports Hall, 10am to 11am. We have 11 players so it will be £3 each. The address is Rifford Rd, EX2 6NF.
There's no need to arrive before 10am as there is a class before us so they will be 5 minutes or so sorting out the hall for us. This will mean we will finish a bit after 11am.
Remember to where your shin pads and bring a drink.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Friday 31 October 2014
Monday 27 October 2014
Snack Bar
I forgot to mention the Snack Bar in my last blog and just wanted to say thank you very much to those who helped out on Saturday - over £70 of takings for the club.
Sunday 26 October 2014
Central United 3-1 Colyton Redsocks
Another great win yesterday boys against a good Colyton side. We started the game well and deservedly went ahead and it was nice to see if come from a corner/header. George put in a perfect ball and Marcus matched it with a powerful header into the back of the net.
Colyton came back strong equalising before half-time with a goal reminiscent of George Hurst's in the 66 World Cup final, except I think yesterday it did actually cross the line and Joe was right to award the goal.
Despite Colyton having a slight advantage playing with the weather in the second half they were unable to break through our defence, which has become very stingy this season boasting the second best record in the division.
Marcus wreaked havoc up front and in the second half and won us the game with two excellent goals to claim his second hat-trick of the season and the Man of the Match award - congratulations Marcus!
It's was good to see more crosses into the box and as you can see it creates good goal scoring opportunities. Andrew demonstrated it perfectly yesterday by beating a player, looking up and crossing to Marcus to score.
As we don't have a game next week I have provisionally hired Wonford Sports Hall, 10am to 11am. The cost is £37.50, which works out between £2.50 and £3 depending on how many attend. Can you confirm if your son is going to be there please so I can confirm booking - thanks.
See you at training tomorrow.
Wednesday 22 October 2014
Saturday
It's Colyton Redsocks at home on Saturday. KO is at the slightly later time of 11pm so can you be there for 10.30am please.
It's our turn to run the snack bar but so far, apart from Anne and Joseph, i've not had any volunteers. I'll set it all up but could really do with a couple of people to help run it and get the hot water refills from the kitchen, so please let me know if you can help out. This provides a good source of income for the club.
It's our turn to run the snack bar but so far, apart from Anne and Joseph, i've not had any volunteers. I'll set it all up but could really do with a couple of people to help run it and get the hot water refills from the kitchen, so please let me know if you can help out. This provides a good source of income for the club.
Friday 17 October 2014
Tomorrow
Sorry for the late post but there is nothing on tomorrow. For those not going on the Bude trip there is still training on Monday so hopefully see you then.
Have a good weekend all and to the boys going Bude..... have a great time!
Have a good weekend all and to the boys going Bude..... have a great time!
Sunday 12 October 2014
Feniton 1-2 Central United
Well done for a really hard fought win yesterday, on what was near to a full size pitch, to continue our impressive undefeated league run - what a contrast to this stage last season!
Zak Milling, who was excellent all game, put us in the lead with a speculative long range shot that turned out to be too hot for the Feniton keeper to handle. Feniton got themselves back into the game in the second half but not for long as we retained the lead with Euan being the first to react to a lose ball in the 6 yard box to grab what turned out to be the winning goal.
A couple of positive things I would like to point out is that we have now scored a couple of goals this season by following up on spilled chances from close range, which we rarely did last season and secondly the character and team work you are showing has vastly improved which is great.
Man of the Match goes to George who really bossed the centre of midfield, as he's done every game this season with his endless running and tackling - fantastic stuff George (I could see you on a Duracell advert!).
With regard to training tomorrow night, I'm really sorry chaps but I am going to have to cancel it, as Joe is unwell (he shouldn't really have been there yesterday but didn't want to miss it) and I have to work.
Speak soon!
Zak Milling, who was excellent all game, put us in the lead with a speculative long range shot that turned out to be too hot for the Feniton keeper to handle. Feniton got themselves back into the game in the second half but not for long as we retained the lead with Euan being the first to react to a lose ball in the 6 yard box to grab what turned out to be the winning goal.
A couple of positive things I would like to point out is that we have now scored a couple of goals this season by following up on spilled chances from close range, which we rarely did last season and secondly the character and team work you are showing has vastly improved which is great.
Man of the Match goes to George who really bossed the centre of midfield, as he's done every game this season with his endless running and tackling - fantastic stuff George (I could see you on a Duracell advert!).
With regard to training tomorrow night, I'm really sorry chaps but I am going to have to cancel it, as Joe is unwell (he shouldn't really have been there yesterday but didn't want to miss it) and I have to work.
Speak soon!
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Colyton game on 25th October
I know it's a couple of weeks away but just to let you know that I have moved KO back to 11am for our match on 25th October against Colyton, as I'm sure those of you going on the Bude school trip are going to be pretty exhausted and I thought you might appreciate an extra half hour in bed!
Feniton away
It's Feniton away on Saturday, KO is 10.30am so can we meet at their ground at 10am please. The address is Acland Park, Feniton, EX14 3WA.
Players resting this week are Zac B, Andrew and Pacey
Chaps - whilst it doesn't look like we have a referee this week we are likely to have one more often this season and you will have noticed they always check your boots before the game; this is to make sure you have all your studs present and none of them have sharp edges. Can you get in the habit of checking this yourselves before match days, as I wouldn't want any of you to miss a game because of it.
See you Saturday!
Players resting this week are Zac B, Andrew and Pacey
Chaps - whilst it doesn't look like we have a referee this week we are likely to have one more often this season and you will have noticed they always check your boots before the game; this is to make sure you have all your studs present and none of them have sharp edges. Can you get in the habit of checking this yourselves before match days, as I wouldn't want any of you to miss a game because of it.
See you Saturday!
Saturday 4 October 2014
Great effort lads
Drawing top of Division 1 was always going to be tough but you all did yourselves really proud today; you gave everything and 5-1 was a very harsh scoreline. Going into the break 0-0 and having the better chances Bideford were clearly rattled and definitely knew they were in a game. You started the second half well but it was Bideford who went ahead with a very fortuitous free kick that took a deflection leaving Ollie with no chance.
As the game went on I think there were some tired legs out there which led to us conceding a few scrappy goals in quick succession but you kept battling away and got a thoroughly deserved goal setup by Matt for Zak Milling to finish with aplomb to score the best goal of the game.
Well done to all of you for a really spirited display. It was very encouraging to see you compete against the best team in the league, still playing some nice football and creating lots of chances.
Man of the match goes to Joseph this week for showing great improvement and putting in a really solid and committed performance at both a right and left back.
Joe will be taking training on Monday night as i'm still doing my level 1. Enjoy it and think of me stuck in a classroom for 3 hours!!
As the game went on I think there were some tired legs out there which led to us conceding a few scrappy goals in quick succession but you kept battling away and got a thoroughly deserved goal setup by Matt for Zak Milling to finish with aplomb to score the best goal of the game.
Well done to all of you for a really spirited display. It was very encouraging to see you compete against the best team in the league, still playing some nice football and creating lots of chances.
Man of the match goes to Joseph this week for showing great improvement and putting in a really solid and committed performance at both a right and left back.
Joe will be taking training on Monday night as i'm still doing my level 1. Enjoy it and think of me stuck in a classroom for 3 hours!!
Thursday 2 October 2014
Cup match
It's first round of the cup on Saturday against Bideford Blues at KGV. Joe is unable to make it, so if you are able to get there a bit earlier than 10am to help me put up the goals it would be much appreciated.
I think it's going to be quite busy at KGV, so those who drive might want to use the far car park.
This week's rested players: Sean, Euan and Marcus.