Friendly

Hi all

I tried to arrange 5 a-side and Pizza hut for Saturday but Riverside is fully booked i'm afraid but will look into arranging something for 17th December if I can. 

Nigel has asked me for a friendly which I have agreed to as thought you would prefer this to training, so it's 10:30am KO at KGV.  Everyone will get a decent amount of game time.  Not sure which pitch yet but it's likely to be the side we played last season.   

Please let me know if you are unable to make it otherwise I look forward to seeing you then!

Jon

Twyford Spartans 3-2 Central United

A disappointing result on Saturday, especially as we beat Twyford so comfortably only a few weeks ago.  We didn't play particulary badly but just didn't quite match Twyford's competitive spirit, which seemed to give them the edge.  However, they did get the rub of the green which played a part in them taking a 3-0 lead and giving us a mountain to climb.

Credit to you all for not folding and getting back into the game with goals from Oakley and a another (sorry but Luke and I can't recall who got this one!) but unfortunately it was too little too late.  It was disappointing the referee didn't allow any additional time for all of the Twyford time wasting as maybe we could have got something out of the game but we can't really grumble too much over the final result as we were not at our best and a draw was probably the most we deserved.  

Man of the Match goes to Oakley who worked hard to try and get us back into the game and provided our biggest threat going forward.

See you at training later.

Jon

Twyford Spartans v Central United

Saturday's game is away to Twyford Spartans, 10am meet for a 10.30 KO.   Address is Happy Meadow, Bickleigh, EX16 8RJ.  Their manager said to park in the Fisherman's Cot car park - the pitch is across the road.  

Being a fair distance to travel i'm naming the starting 11 this week to give subs the option of making the journey.  If I am able to get everyone on I will but obviously it depends how the game is going.  If you decide not to go please let me know.  

Ollie
George
Luke
Asher 
Ted
Pacey
Oakley
Zac B
Francis
Zak WD
Alfie

See you Saturday!

Jon

Heavitree Dynamo's 3-2 Central United

I'm the first to admit when we lose to a better team but I don't believe this was the case on Saturday; a draw was the very least we deserved.

We played the better football and had the best chances in the first half yet it was Heavitree who somehow went into half time ahead 1-0.  A stunning Alfie free kick put us level and soon after Matt pounced on a loose ball in the box to put us ahead but 2 late goals from set plays snatched the points for Heavitree.

This weeks' Man of the Match goes to Ted for some solid defending and excellent ball winning.

Mentions for George and Zak B for their commitment in showing up despite feeling unwell - it certainly didn't show!

See you at training later.

Jon

Heavitree Dynamo V Central United

Hi all

We're away to Heavitree Dynamo's on Saturday, usual 10am meet for 10:30am KO.  They also play at KGV, I think it's the next pitch down from ours so not far to go!  If any different I will let you know. 

See you then!

Jon

Central United 8-0 West Exe Youth

Well done everyone on a comprehensive win yesterday which takes us to 3rd place in the league with a healthy goal difference - you really are playing some superb football which is great to see.  The goals were top drawer too coming from Alfie (hat-trick), Zak WD (brace), Marcus, Oakley and Zak Milling.

There were a few contenders for Man of the Match but the award goes to Alfie for providing a constant threat up front and scoring his second hat-trick of the season. 

See you all at training tomorrow.

Jon




  

Saturday's game

Hi all

Saturday's game is home to West Exe, 10.30am KO so 10am meet please.  Hopefully we will be on same pitch as last time. 

See you then!

Jon

West Hill Wasps 1-3 Central United

Not the prettiest of performances yesterday but you still got the job done to take us through to the semi-finals of the cup.

Yesterday was a great example of why you should never underestimate your opponents, which is exactly what we did and as a result could have come unstuck due to a really committed performance by West Hill who were clearly up for it. 

A very composed finish from Alfie came just in the nick of time to take us into the break level.  It took a while for us to find the net again in the second half, but it eventually came via  Zac B who blasted home from close range and then Oakley wrapped things up with a spectacular long range shot.  

Man of the match this week goes to Ollie for some excellent handling and much improved kicking.

I'm away tomorrow but training is still on; Dean has kindly offered to help Luke take the session.  

Jon 

Central United v West Hill Wasps

Hi all

Sorry for the late post - had a pretty hectic week!  Tomorrow's game is against West Hill Wasps in the quarter finals of the cup, KO 10.30am.  Address is Kings School Playing Fields, Ottery St Mary, EX8 4JT (I think it's up a little lane opposite the school and then pitch is on right hand side).  Can we meet at 10am please.  

See you then!

Jon