CS Leopards 1 v 1 Central Utd

I have to say today was one of the most satisfying results of the season so far for me, as no Ted, George and Marcus meant a lot of changes to the starting line up with some playing out of position but you all stood up to be counted and did a sterling job on a stodgy pitch, away from home and against a team that had a 100% record........ and with a goliath in defence! No doubt his ID Card will be out a few times this season!!

We made a bright start but things were pretty even until Francis breached the Leopards defence by beating their keeper to a lose ball and then skilfully taking the ball round him, managing to stay of his feet despite a clattering, and then showing great composure to slot the ball home from an acute angle to score a absolutely brilliant solo goal.

It looked like we were going to get to half-time with the lead but a very dubious free kick, shirt tugging apparently!, was given just outside the penalty area and they took advantage of it with a shot we couldn't do much about.

Both teams had their chances in the second half but, on reflection, I think a draw was probably a fair result and one I would have taken before the game, as it maintains our 3 point gap over Leopards at the top.  

Man of the Match this week goes to Zac Burnard who you would never have known was not our usual centre back. A top class performance with loads of commitment - well down Zac and thanks showing great attitude in playing there, as I know it's not your preferred position.

See you at training and well done again on an excellent performance.

CS Leopards V Central Utd

It's CS Leopards away on Saturday - 10am meet please.  The address is Magelake Playing Fields, Uffculme, EX15 3XG.

Rest players: George, Ted, Andrew

See you then!

Bowling

Final call for the bowling on 9th December so can you text or email me if your son would like to go.

West Hill Wasps 2-4 Central United

Another win but boy did we make hard work of it.  I think after last weeks comprehensive victory we thought it was going to be easy but West Hill had other ideas and were the better side in the first half and went into the break a goal to the good.

We started the second half with more purpose and managed to get ourselves back in the game quickly with an excellent strike from Marcus.  Matt scored 2 good goals to put us 3-1 up and we looked in control but then West Hill were awarded a penalty; Ollie did well to save but they were quicker to pounce on the rebound to make it 3-2 and give us a nervous few minutes until Marcus got on the scoresheet again to seal the points for us. 

Ollie gets Man of the Match for some incredible saves at crucial points in the game and for coming out of goal to make some important clearances.  Asher deserves a mention for a top performance at left back - good work chaps!

Yesterday shows that league position and past results mean nothing and therefore we need to take the right attitude into every game, whoever we're playing.  Their manager said after the game that this was the first game they had full compliment of players so it actually looks like they're in a false position.

Despite not being at our best you still managed to turn things around and get the win so a big well done for that - sign of a good team! 

See you at training tomorrow.

West Hill Wasps v Central Utd

Providing the weather doesn't strike again we are away to West Hill Wasps on Saturday.  Can you be there for 10am please?  See previous post for directions.  

Rest players are:  Noah, Sean Francis

Bowling

The boys are keen for me to arrange a social event and bowling seemed to be the top choice, so I have pencilled in Tuesday 9th December at 7pm.  It's half price bowling on a Tuesday's so it works out about a fiver each plus drinks which will be half price too.
   
I will need to book it and they do require payment up front so can you confirm asap if your son would like to attend?  Please note I will need parents present to help keep tabs on them all but thought it will also be a good opportunity for a mid season catch up away from the elements - like I said it's half price drinks! ;-)

Please can you respond by Sunday at the latest - thanks. 

Mighty Milligan!!

Sorry Zak, I have no idea where the journalist got Milligan from as I even spelt out your name to him.  If it's any consolation he spelt my name wrong too!  I think Mr Birley had a bad day at the office as he mentions us being top but the league table lower down the page contradicts this as it's not been updated.     

Central United 7-0 Dawlish United

On Francis' request, hot off the press is this weeks match report - i'll consider myself told off for previous delayed editions!! ;-) 

What a superb performance today from everyone - you really are giving me a selection nightmare but it's certainly a nice problem to have.  The football you boys are playing now really is top drawer and a pleasure to watch. 

We took control of the game straight from the off and could have been a few up in the first 10 minutes.  Eventually the first goal came and we didn't look back creating loads of chances resulting in 2 more goals before half-time.

It was the same story in the second half with Dawlish being run ragged with our brilliant passing and attacks down both wings.  There could easily have been 6 or 7 different goal scorers with Sean, Francis, Andrew, Pacey and Asher all going so close but it was Zak M (3), Matt (2) and Marcus (2) who got the goals to make the final score 7-0 - a win that puts us top the league.

Man of the Match goes to Zak Milling who was on fire today and grabbed a brilliant hat-trick which included a very well taken penalty - well done Zak!  Also well done to Ollie for keeping a clean sheet.

I've just had a call from a journalist at the regional Sunday Independent (not the national one - yet!).  They picked up on our result and wanted to know details about the game - sounds like we will be in tomorrows edition.

Look forward to seeing you Monday at training; hopefully we won't get the soaking we got last week. 

Central United V Dawlish

King George has passed the 4pm pitch inspection so unless there is a deluge of rain this evening tomorrow's game against Dawlish is on.  It's the usual 10.30am KO and we have an appointed referee, which is good as Joe can't make it.  If you able to get there a bit earlier than 10am to help me put up the goals, check the pitch etc it would be much appreciated! 

Players resting are George, Euan and Zac B

See you tomorrow.

Match postponed

Today's match has been postponed due to waterlogged pitch. 

Pitch directions

The pitch for tomorrow's game is located down the road opposite the school. 

 

Friendly on 22nd

As we have no fixture on 22nd November I have arranged a friendly with Nigel's U11's at KGV.   

Xmas Party

The club have organised a Christmas Party on 12th December at St James Park.  Let me know if you want tickets!

West Hill Wasps v Central United

It's West Hill Wasps away on Saturday. They play at Kings School, EX11 1RA, can we meet there at 10am for 10.30am KO please.   

Players resting this week are Francis, Sean and George.

I hope you all enjoyed yourselves yesterday.  It couldn't have been a more even game ending all square at 11-11 and then going to sudden death on penalties. I dread to think what the tension would be like if it happened in a real game!

Can those who didn't pay bring their £3 to training tomorrow night please?

Thank you.