Central United V Lympstone Rangers (Cup - 2nd round)

Hi all

Saturday's game is home against Lympstone Rangers in the 2nd round of the cup.  Can we meet at 10am for 10:30am KO.

I have just re-arranged 4 league fixtures due to Ten Tors training in the new year. To see full list of fixtures (now up-to-date) and league table click this link League and fixtures

Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

Jon

6 goals, clean sheet and scintillating football!

Well done all on a fantastic performance yesterday lads - you completely out-played Sidmouth with superb football.   Alfie scored an impressive four-goal haul to earn himself the Man of the Match award - well done Alfie but unfortunately I can't give you the match ball as it has to last all season!  

Pacey's brilliant strike completed a stunning passage of play down the left wing and Euan made sure he was in the right place at the right time to get on the score sheet. 

There were so many good performances but Oakley really stood out in midfield and Zak WD was excellent in the first half at left wing encouraging the passing game.  

See you at training tomorrow night.

Jon

Saturday

Saturdays game is against Sidmouth Raiders at KGV, 10.30am KO.  Can we meet at 10am please.

See you then.

Jon

Alphington 5-1 Central United

Not quite the start we were hoping for but you have to say we lost to a very good Alphington team who I can't see dropping many points this season. That said we could have made things much harder for them with a bit more fighting spirit and better communication, which probably would prevented us shipping 3 of their goals!

We went ahead early with some great persistence from Alfie and held out for while until they struck back with a quality goal.  They went ahead soon after and then dominated the game ending up comfortable winners.  

We know we are a lot better than that so lets put this result behind us and move on to the next game.  

Man of the Match goes to Oakley for his work rate in midfield.

See you at training tomorrow, 7-8pm at Exeter school.

Jon

First league match of the season

Hi all

We are away to Alphington on Saturday for our first league match of the season.  KO is 10:30am so can we meet at 10am please.  They play at Cowick Barton Fields, St Thomas,
EX2 9DD

As it's a local game i'm not going to name 14 but as explained at training last night I can't confirm how many subs will be used. 

See you then!

Jon

Through to next round

Well.........we certainly made hard work of it but got there in the end and think we we're deserved winners.  We were really poor in the first half giving yet another soft goal away from a corner; we really need to work on this some more!  

Second half was much improved, especially when we changed to 3-5-2, and the equaliser came through a brilliantly controlled long range shot over the keeper by Alfie.  Despite dominating we couldn't get the winner and extra time saw bit of a stalemate with so many tired legs so penalties it was.

It's not easy taking a penalty in a shoot out so well done to all those who stepped up to take one; there's no disgrace in missing - like I said yesterday even Ronaldo and Messi do sometimes!  Fortunately, we had Ollie who replicated his heroics in the cup final at St James Park a couple of seasons ago and pulled off some superb saves to put us through and for that reason has to get the Man of the Match award - well done Ollie! 

Other mentions go to George and Zac B who were excellent at the back.  

Due to such a busy week of football and being back to school, i'm also aware several of you are struggling with knocks, I think it's sensible to cancel training tomorrow night so you can all rest up a bit.  Instead there will be training at KGV on Wednesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm.  Exeter School on Monday, 7pm to 8pm will commence the following week.  

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and look forward to seeing you Wednesday.  

Jon

Team for tomorrow's game

Ollie 
Joseph
Luke
Ted
George
Oakley
Matt
Zac B
Pacey
Zak M
Zak WD
Francis
Marcus
Alfie

Saturday

Hi all

Saturday's game is away against Brixington United in the cup.  KO is at the slightly later time of 11am.  The address is Withycombe Raleigh, Common Outer Ting Tong, Exmouth, EX8 5EE

As mentioned previously, I will not be taking the whole squad to away games, so I will name 14 tomorrow.  I know a few have knocks so please let me know asap if you don't feel fit enough to play.  

Jon

This week

Hi all

I have managed to arrange 2 friendlies for this week so there will be no training tomorrow night. 

Tuesday night we are at Lympstone, 6.30pm KO.  Address is Cliff Fields, Burgmanns Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon EX8 5HP.

Thursday night is at KGV against Alphington, 6.30pm KO.

Can we meet at 6pm for both games.  Please let me know if you son is unable to make the games.

The start of the league season has been pushed back to 17th September but we have a cup match against Brixington United on Saturday.  We have been drawn away but I've heard they have issues with pitch availability, so its possible the game will be slightly later or played at KGV - I will keep you posted!

Jon

Registrations, ID Card, Payments

Hi all

I'm still waiting on quite a few Registration Forms and payments so may I ask that you bring these along tomorrow please?  If you would prefer to transfer monies direct to Central account let me know and I will give you the details.    

Also, if you have not done so already please email Belinda@rowan-hse.co.uk a photo if your son's name appears below.
  
Luke Anderson
Ollie Banwell
Marcus Kay
Zac Burnard
Pacey Large
Zak Milling
George Caton-Pike
Sean Laws
Asher Rutherford

Matt Williams

Thanks.
Jon

Saturday

Just to confirm Saturday's friendly is against CS Leopards, 10:30am KO.  Address is Magelake Playing Fields, Meadow View, Uffculme, EX15 3XG.  If you could try and be there for 10am that would be great.

See you then!

Jon