Training

Hi all

There is training tomorrow as normal but then that's it until the New Year as Axminster are unable to raise a team for Saturday's match.  I have contacted a few manager's to bring a game forward or to play one of our postponed matches but had no joy i'm afraid.

If I don't see you tomorrow have a great Christmas!

Jon

Training

Hi all

There's no training tomorrow but there will be on Saturday at KGV, 10-11am, as i've been unable to arrange a game. 

Jon

Tomorrow

Hi all

Sorry for the late post.  Tomorrow's game is against St Martins in the cup, 10.30am KO so 10am meet please.

Address is Devington Park, Farm House Rise, Exminster, EX6 8AT.

See you then!

Jon

Saturday's game

Saturday's game is against St Martins in the quarter finals of the cup.  KO is at the earlier time of 10am so can we meet at 9.30am please.

Address is: 
Minster Park, Farmhouse Rise, Exminster, EX6 8AT

See you then!
Jon

Saturday’s game

Saturday’s game is against Alphington at Barton Fields. 10am meet for 10.30am KO.  Jon

Central United v Heavitree

It's Heavitree in the cup at KGV on Saturday - 10am meet for 10.30am KO.

Please let me know if unable to play.

See you then!

Jon

Saturday

Hi all

We are light on numbers for Saturday's game and also I know a few of you are carrying knocks, so it's important you let me know if you are unable to play. 

Thanks
Jon

This week

Hi all

Training as normal on Wednesday and game on Saturday against Budleigh at KGV, usual 10:30am KO.  Please let me know if you are not available to play.  

You can now also get updates and respond via WhatsApp by searching for the group 'Central United' or opening this link on your mobile https://chat.whatsapp.com/J9wymVuUWpz7IFcLb4SYVf

Jon

Training

Hi all

Training as usual on Wednesday but we have no game Saturday due to several being away for DofE. 

Jon
 



 

Saturday's game

Hi all

Saturday's game is against Feniton at KGV, 10.30am KO so 10am meet please.

See you then!

Jon

Incorrect postcode

Please note that the postcode in previous post is incorrect and should be EX16 4DB.  
 

Saturday's game

Hi all

Saturday's game is away to Elmore, 10am meet for 10.30am KO.   Address is Horsden Park, Heathcoat Way, Tiverton, EX16 5LS. 

See you then!

Jon

Correction

Sorry I made mistake on previous post, training tomorrow is 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
 

Training tomorrow

Hi all

I'm afraid I've been unable to find a team to give us a friendly tomorrow, so it will be training at Exeter School, 6.30-7.30pm.  The code for the gate on Barrack Road is 462991.  

We have our first game of the season on Saturday against Heavitree at KGV (we are home team).  Please be there for 10am for a 10:30am KO.  I'm aware that Matt and Marcus are away so it's important others let me know if you are unable to play. 

Thanks.

Jon
 

 

Saturday

Hi all

Saturday's friendly is a 10:30am KO at KGV, so can we meet at 10am please.

Training at Exeter School has now been confirmed for Wednesday's, 7.30-8.30pm, starting next week.  

Also, gentle reminder regarding Registration Forms and payments as the club are still waiting on quite a few.  I will have hard copies with me Saturday if needed.  Regarding payment, if you prefer to pay online and need bank details let me know.

Many thanks
Jon

Wednesday's friendly

Wednesday's friendly is against Exmouth Ammies at KGV, 5.30pm meet for 6pm KO. 

See you then!
Jon

Training

A Wednesday training slot has become available at Exeter School, 7.30-8.30pm, which I'm keen to switch to this season, as it would mean we get half a pitch instead of just a quarter which wasn't enough for us last season, especially having a younger age group right next to us.  

Hopefully this works for most of you but let me know if not as if impacts too many then we'll have to keep the Monday session.  I have a few days before I need to confirm.

Regarding Saturday, I've been told blades and metal studs are not permitted.  

Jon 

 

Saturday's friendly

Hi all

Saturday's friendly has been brought forward to 10am KO, so please meet at 9.30am.  Address is Ennerdale Way, Exwick, EX4 2HY.

It's a 3G pitch and I think molded and blade boots are ok but make sure you bring your astros just in case.

Alphington have kindly agreed to pay for the pitch hire but we are going halfs on a referee, as I will need to run the line in Dean's absence, so if you could contribute £1 each towards this it would be much appreciated.  

We have a few missing so if you are unable to make it please let me know, otherwise I look forward to seeing you then!

Jon

Reminder

Hi all

Just a reminder that we have a few friendlies coming up so please let me know if you are unable to make any of them.

Also, I am being chased by the club for Registration Forms as they have not had any in yet from U16s.  Getting every player registered on the FA system before the season starts is a big task for the club, so may I ask that you return the form asap.  If you need a hard copy let me know. 

Next training session is Tuesday at KGV, 6 to 7pm, so look forward to seeing you then!

Regards
Jon

2018/19 Season

Hi all

I hope you're all having a great summer.  

We're only a month away the start of the 2018/19 season, opening fixtures are on the 8th September although due to DofE commitments for some of you I might have to re-arrange our game.  

It would be good to wrap up the paper work and payments asap, so may I ask that you complete and return the Registration Form (click here) and arrange payment.  If are not going to register this season it's important you let me know. 

The cost for the season is £160 (£140 with £20 discount applied if paid before start of the season) and can be split over 2 payments (£10 discount for each if paid on time). There is an an additional discount of £30 for those who have siblings at the club.  

Our first training session is on Monday 13th August at KGV, 6.30-7.30pm and I have arranged the following pre-season friendlies:

Alphington U15's who won their league last season are looking for stiffer test so I accepted a friendly against them on Saturday 25th August on The College 3G pitch in Exwick, 11:30am KO. 

Wednesday 29th August - Exmouth Ammies at KGV, 6.30pm KO.

Saturday 1st September - Central AC U15's at KGV, 10:30am KO.

I'm waiting to hear back on a confirmed date in the first week of September for our annual Lympstone friendly on the estuary.  

Jon

Sunday awards

Hi all

The league would like an idea of numbers for Sunday so they know how many trophies they need to unbox and lay out.  If you are going to attend can you please let me know.

Also, i'm still waiting for quite few of you to give me a heads-up on availability for next season. 

Thanks.
Jon

Divison 1 runners-up

Central City did us a big favour on Wednesday night by beating Twyford 3-1, meaning whatever the outcome of their last game against Alphington we will finish Division 1 runners-up so congratulations, you should be very proud of yourselves.  

This is a fantastic achievement in a league that has been very competitive this season.  We have played some amazing football, scored incredible goals (Kaden's acrobatic goal against Colyton will live long in the memory), defended gallantly and managed to win every game played in 2018 which is no mean feat.  Aside from the Alphington fixture where we were unable to raise a team, we only actually lost 2 games all season.   

Congratulations to Oakley for winning Player of the Year,  Luke for Players Player of the Year and Matt for Most Improved Player of the Year.  Also, well done to Alfie for finishing as our top goalscorer with an impressive 24 goals, including a number of great hat-tricks.

There is a league presentation evening at the Corn Exchange on 10th June. As runners-up you will all receive a medal and it would be good to see as many of you as possible there to represent the club.  U14s and U15s awards are scheduled between 8.15-9.15pm so you will not need to be there for long - http://www.exeteryouthleague.co.uk/

Thinking ahead to next season, it looks like we will need to increase numbers slightly but by how many will depend on you letting me know your plans for next season, so can you all let me know asap, by text or email, if you are a YES, NO or a maybe.  

Well done lads and thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable season!

Jon

Central City 0-3 Central United

It was our 2nd game in 48 hours and whilst the pitch was a far cry from what we played on on Monday evening at least the conditions were cooler. Right from the start it was clear City were up it and we were in for a tough encounter.  The first goal would be important one and fortunately it came in our favour early on when Oakley's quick feet lead to him being brought down inside the box and Alfie kept his composure under pressure to slot home the resultant penalty kick.

We improved as the half went on and began to dominate the match with some excellent football and we took a 2-0 lead when Oakley produced, what is becoming bit of a trademark goal, another wonder strike from long range. 

Playing up the deceptive slope in the second half we still had it all to do against determined opposition.  City started to gain more possession and applied the pressure in a bid to get back into the game but were unable to make the break through due to some excellent defending.  Towards the end of the half City were becoming more and more stretched in having to chase the game and Alfie capitalised with some great chasing down to score from close range to make it 3-0.

Another superb performance demonstrating that as well as playing some great football and scoring goals we can also be dogged at the back too.

Man of the Match goes to Oakley, for pulling all the strings in midfield and of course that fantastic goal! 

Now we have to sit and wait, tentatively, to see if we have done enough to hold on to 2nd place!
  

Colyton 2-5 Central United

It was a beautiful evening but on the hot side for football, so understandibly the game didn't start at a high tempo but it wasn't too long before we got a foothold in the game through two quick fire Alfie goals, the second of which was a brilliant solo effort. 

At 2-0 we eased off slightly and things got a bit sloppy allowing Colyton to get one back before half time.  It wasn't long into the second half before we restored the 2 goal advantage with an absolute stunner from Oakley into the top right corner.  

Our forth came after some great passing down the left side played in Kaden who shimmied onto his right foot and struck a crisp shot across the keeper and into the right hand side of the goal. 

Colyton got another after a small spell of pressure but we replied almost immediately after Alfie, who was a thorn in Colyton's side all evening, bagged another hat-trick.

Another win, some fanastic football and top quality goals on a night that we could have easily hit double figures if it wasnt for some amazing saves by the Colyton keeper.  

Man of the Match goes to Kaden who once again provided great entertainment with his incredible skill on the ball and superb goal.

Jon

Change of KO time

Hi all

Tomorrow's KO is 6pm not 6.30pm as previously posted.  So it's 5.30pm meet for 6pm KO.

Jon

Colyton away

Hi all

It's our penultimate game of the season on Monday against Colyton.  KO is 6.30pm so can we meet at 6pm please.

Address is: 
Chantry Playing Field
Chantry Bridge
EX24 6DT

See you then!

Jon

Central United 3-1 Axminster Town

On a pitch that resembled a meadow more than a playing surface and against a physical Axminster team this was a potential banana skin fixture, so it was important we didn't concede the first goal for the 4th consecutive match.  Zac Burnard made sure this wasn't the case when he out jumped his marker to direct a good header past the Axminster keeper to put us 1-0 up. 

Whilst we were the better side for the rest of the half, Axminster missed two really good chances to equalise; emphasising that more goals were needed.  In the second half two  came in quick succession via a brilliant solo goal by Alfie who then turned provider with a great low cross into the 6 yard box for Matt to run onto and blast home to make it 3-0. 

With about 10 minutes to go Axminster got a glimmer of hope when the referee aloud a free kick to be taken a long way from the originating foul, which ended up being scrambled into the net for what ended up to be just a consolation goal.  

Man of the Match goes to Zac Burnard for getting that all important first goal and putting in real shift in midfield despite not feeling 100%. 

Well done all for another great result, only two more games to go with second place still all to play for! 

Colyton - Monday 7th May, 6.30pm KO
Central City - Wednesday 9th May, 6.30 KO

Next training is Wednesday, 6.30-7.30pm at KGV so hope to see you all then.

Jon

Tomorrow's game

It's Axminister home tomorrow so please meet 10am at KGV for 10.30am KO.

See you then!

Jon
 

Training

I'm unable to make training on Wednesday so it will now be on Thursday, 6.30-7.30pm, instead

Jon

Central City v Central United

Hi all

Our match against Central City has been arranged for Wednesday 9th May.

Remaining matches:

Axminister (home) Saturday 28th April
Colyton (away) Monday 7th May
Central City (away) Wednesday 9th May

Jon

Central United 4-3 St Martins

What a fantastic game of football on Tuesday night.  In the first half we looked a shadow of the team that played on Saturday and soon found ourselves 2-0 down, which it remained until half time leaving us with a mountain to climb but an early 2nd half goal by Oakley, a stunner from outside the box right into the top corner, changed the match.  

From that moment on we took the game by the scruff of the neck and were the better team.  An in-form Alfie got on the scoresheet yet again to level things before a St Martins own goal put us ahead 3-2. 

The last 10 minutes saw plenty of St Martins pressure and it looked like we would hold on until they broke through and equalised just before 80 minutes was up but the game was not over; in the dying seconds of injury time Ollie produced a huge kick that bounced high over the St Martins keeper and Alfie reacted the quickest to get on the end of it to side foot the ball into the net for the winner.  

Another really impressive display lads, once again coming from behind to beat a strong team.  The win takes us 2nd in the league with 3 games to play.  

Man of the Match goes to Marcus who was superb at the back. 

Next training is Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm at KGV followed by Axminster home on the Saturday. 

For those who can make it, the end of season awards are on Sunday at The Corn Exchange, 2pm.

Jon

Central United 6-4 Heavitree Youth

It's was only our third game of year and with only a bare 11 and no Ollie in goal against a strong Heavitree team we certainly had our work cut out. For the first 10 minutes or so we were nervy, mistiming tackles and looking like a team that had not played for some time and Heavitree took full advantage of this going ahead with a long range strike right into the top corner leaving Zak with no chance to save. 

Almost immediately after that we started to find our feet and it wasn't long before we hit back when Marcus did really well to get on the end of high ball in the box and loop a header over the Heavitree keeper. From that moment on we went from strength to strength playing some brilliant football and Alfie ran the Heavitree defence ragged scoring a hat-tick to give us a impressive 4-1 lead.  Just before half-time some casual passing across the back lead to Heavitree pulling a goal back.  

In the second half Alfie bagged 2 more excellent goals to extend our lead to 6-2 which looked to have wrapped up the points for us until Heavitree got their third followed by a sustained spell of pressure but some solid defending and some good saves by Zak kept them at bay. 

What a brilliant performance and great win - well done lads! 

Man of the Match has to go to Alfie for his work rate and 5 brilliantly taken goals.  

A big thank you to Zak Milling for stepping up and going in goal. As an outfield player it's not easy to play in goal but Zak made some important saves and was excellent coming off his line to collect lose balls. 

No training Monday as we have a game against St Martins on Tuesday at KGV. I will let you time but i'm trying to arrange for 6pm KO. Please let me know if you are unable to make it.

Jon

Tomorrow's game

It looks like we only have 10 players for tomorrow's game against Heavitree so it's important all 10 turn up as do not want to play with any less.  The 10 I am expecting to play are listed below, please let me know this evening if you can't make it.

Joseph
Marcus
Ted
Luke
Oakley
Kaden
Zac B
Francis
Zak M
Alfie

Thanks 
Jon

Next week

Hi all

I've had no response from the league which probably means we are not allowed to play our game against Alphington on a different date and therefore have to forfeit the points.  As numbers are so low tomorrow there is no training but I'm thinking a longer session Wednesday would be a good idea as we might actually be playing a game of football next Saturday!  

Can you let me know asap if your son can make training at KGV on Wednesday 6-7.30pm and the game on the 14th April against Heavitree.

Also, Players Player of the Year nominations please.

Thanks.
Jon

No training

Hi all

Just to confirm KGV is still waterlogged so no training this evening.  I'll see how it is Wednesday and let you know as would be good for those available to catch up for a kickabout.

Jon

A few things

Hi all

A few things to mention.  This year's awards day is being held on the 22nd April at the Corn Exchange, 2pm start.  I know we still have lots of games still to play but the club needs to order trophies so I have to submit the winners by 6th April.  Please cast your minds back (when we played some football!) and let me have your top 2 nominations for Players Player of the Year before this date.

Our game against Colyton (away) has been rearranged for 7th May (bank holiday), 6pm KO.  Please let me know if you are unable to make this.

Unfortunately, it looks like we are going to have to concede the points for our game against Alphington next Saturday as we are unable to field a team due to so many being away.  I have asked the league if we can move the game to an evening midweek but I don't hold out much hope that they we allow this.  

Have a nice Easter! 

Jon

Training

Hi all

Sorry but due to lack of numbers there's no training tomorrow.  

See you Monday!

Jon . 

Training

Hi all

There will be training at KGV on Saturday, 10.30-11.30am.

Hopefully see you then!

Jon

No training tomorrow

Hi all

I've just been informed that Exeter School Astro will be closed tomorrow so there will be no training.   

We don't have a game on Saturday but hopefully we will be able to train at KGV - I'll be in touch nearer the time. 

Jon

Match postponed

Colyton's pitch is under water so no match again this Saturday i'm afraid.     

Another postponed match

Sorry but another weekend with no football as KGV is closed due to waterlogged pitches.
See you at training on Monday!

Jon
 

Saturday

Hi all

Due to pitch congestion at KGV our game against Central City has been moved to a 11:15am KO.  Can we therefore meet no later than at 10:45am. 

Please let me know if you are unable to make it.

Jon

Re-arranged fixture

Our home game against St Martins will be played on Tuesday 17th April, 6.30pm KO.

Central United 2-1 Twyford Spartans

Twyford always provide tough opposition and yesterday was no different.  The first 20 minutes or so possession was fairly even but despite us having the better chances Twyford went ahead with their first shot on goal.  Our response was good and we created several more good chances but were desperately unlucky at times, particularly when Oakley's brilliant long range shot struck the cross bar and bounced close to the line and away from goal. Twyford on the other hand were restricted to just one clear cut chance that was thwarted by a great save from Ollie.

Despite being a goal down at half time we all felt a win was still well within reach and we just needed to get that first goal and more would follow.  That first goal came when Zak Burnard pounced on a loose ball in the box and thumped the ball into the back of the net.  After that we grew in confidence and played some fantastic football but some dogged defending kept us at bay, until Oakley delivered a inch perfect corner to the edge of the six yard box for Kaden to leave his marker and meet with a glancing header into the right hand corner of the goal, which ended up being the match winner. 

Man of the Match goes to Kaden who was the provider of several good chances, was virtually unplayable at times with his mesmerising skill on the ball and also scored the winning goal. 

There were lots of other strong performances but the other stand out one was Zac Burnard who not only got us back in the game with a goal but was excellent in midfield and also at centre back when called upon to fill that role for the last 30 minutes. 

Another big well done lads for a great win in a game where a scoreline of 4 or 5-1 would not have flattered us.  That puts us 2nd in the table btw!

See you Monday at training.

Jon

PS. I have provisionally arranged our St Martins game at KGV for Tuesday 17th April.      Please let me know today or tomorrow if you are unable to make it as I need to submit a form to the league.

Central United V Twyford Spartans

Tomorrow's match is against Twyford Spartans are KGV (pitch next to the park).  Please meet at 10am for 10:30am KO.

Jon
 

Sidmouth Warriors 2-3 Central United

After nearly 2 months without a match yesterday's away fixture on a small rain sodden pitch was always going to be tricky.

We made a decent enough start to the game and went ahead via a long range curling shot from Oakley that caught out the Sidmouth keeper.  For a decent spell after that we looked comfortable and should have extended our lead but were denied by some excellent saves.  Sidmouth fought hard to get themselves back in the game, starting to play the better football and eventually getting a deserved equaliser. 

A productive half time team talk and a bit of a reshuffle saw us get back on top at the start of the second half but it was looking like it was going to be another one of those games for us when Alfie struck the inside of the post and saw the ball bounce back into the keepers hands but eventually our second goal did come and Oakley's too with another superb long range shot that sailed over the keeper into the roof of the net. 

Sidmouth were not done, though, equalising again and it was looking like the points would be shared until Oakley launched a massive free kick from deep in our half for Alfie to run onto and expertly put away to get a much deserved goal to bag us the 3 points.  

So, not the most polished performance but a gritty one that got the job done - well done lads! 

Man of the match has to go to Oakley for his 2 goals, 1 assist and excellent work rate in midfield. 

Jon

Saturday's game

Saturdays game is away to Sidmouth, 10am meet for 10.30am KO. 

Address is Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX

Squad for the game:

Ollie
Ted
Asher
Luke
George
Zac B
Zak M
Francis
Oakley
Aaron
Kaden
Alfie
Euan

Another re-arranged date

Sidmouth (away) game has been re-arranged for Saturday 17th February

Quiz

Hi all

There's a Central FC quiz being held on the 23rd February at St James Park.  Please click

here for more details and let me know if you would like to go.

Jon

Re-arranged fixtures

Heavitree (home) - 14th April 

Axminster (home) - 28h April. 

Colyton (away) - 17th March

The below fixtures have been cancelled due to Ten Tors and new dates to be confirmed:

Sidmouth (away) - 24th March 

St Martins (home)  - 21st April 

Another postponement!

I'm afraid tomorrow's game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. I will be at KGV 10-11am for training.

Jon

Saturday

Hi all

We are away to Colyton on Saturday, 10am meet for 10.30am KO.  Address is Chantry Bridge, Field Road Green, Colyton, EX24 6DT

Squad for this match is:

Ollie
Joseph
Ted
Asher
George
Zac B
Zak M
Kaden
Oakley
Francis
Aaron
Matt W
Alfie
Euan

See you then!
Jon

Training

Training tomorrow 10-11am at KGV. 

Jon

Match postponed

I'm afraid KGV is closed again this weekend due to waterlogged pitches.

Jon

Saturday

Hi all

Saturday’s game is against Heavitree at KGV. 10am meet for 10.30am KO. 

See you then!
Jon 

Match postponed

Tomorrow's game has been postponed.  The pitches are borderline playable but with more rain forecasted it has been decided to close KGV this weekend.  I'm afraid this means there will be no training either.

Have a nice weekend!

Jon

Sorry for the late post but I’ve been waiting on pitch inspection for our game tomorrow at KGV. As soon as I hear back I will let you know. 

Jon 

Saturday

Hi all

There's no game on Saturday but there is training at KGV 10 to 10.45am. 

Hope to see you then!

Jon

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to you all!

It seems a long time ago now but a quick summary on our last match against St Martins.   As expected it was a close contest with both teams creating several great chances, most of them denied by some brilliant goalkeeping, but it was St Martins who managed to put one away and hold on for a 1-0 victory. 

Man of the Match goes to Ollie for pulling off some great saves.  

Training resumes on Monday at Exeter School usual time so look forward to seeing you then!

Jon