Sunday 4th Jan away at Croft

POSTPONED DUE TO FROZEN PITCH (minus 5 degrees what do you expect!)


We are away at Croft on Sunday 4th Jan.


Due to a conflicting event, the match has been put back to 2.30pm (meet at 2pm)



Team: Ewan (GK), Charlie, Samuel, Johan, James, Tom H, Arthur, Jay, Nicholas, Jonathan


Venue: Croft Sport Centre
Marlborough Lane, Old Town, Swindon SN3 1RA


Training re-starts on Monday 5th at Liden at 6.45pm.


As ever, please let us know if you are unavailable (or if things like birthday parties crop up, so we can try to work around them!)

Highworth 0 - 2 Wasps

Another good result today with a repeat 2-0 win at Highworth in the cold. A long range goal from Tom H and a well taken goal from Johan after a neat pass from Arthur made it 6 points from 2 games. Good defensive play and goalkeeping means another clean sheet.




Captain: James. Coaches' MoM: Tom H for a super goal and good passing.



Good points: some lovely passes (even if some of them didn't quite come off!), making better use of the sloping pitch than last week. Everyone is marking well.

Learning points: play until the ball is dead - everyone must keep playing until the ball is securely in the goalie's hands or the referee has given a corner or throw-in.

Wasps 2 - 0 Highworth

Well done today - a good win on a sloping pitch with a couple of boys missing through illness. Thanks to Jonathan for stepping in and for Martin for refereeing at short notice. After a frustrating first half where nothing quite worked, it came together in the second half when the passing starting to work resulting in Johan and Jonathan picking up goals. Tom H was unlucky a couple of times against an excellent Highworth goalie. We defended well, especially against several close-range free-kicks.


Captains MoM: Ewan for a clean sheet. Coaches MoM: Samuel for a very solid performance in defence



Good points - raising the game in the second half, trying to keep the passing game going.

Learning points - taking advantage of the slope, controlling the ball and passing confidently into space.

Last two matches of 2008

We have two matches before Christmas, both v Highworth. Subject to availability, everyone will play in at least one of the games. Highworth are currently bottom of the league with 2 points, but they do score a few goals. We hope to win both games if we perform as we have recently.


The Wanborough school pitch is wet and is being repaired over the holidays, so we have arranged to play both games away at Highworth.


Meet at Elms Rec, Highworth at 12.30 for 1.00pm kick off.


Sunday 14th:
Ewan (GK), Charlie, Samuel, Johan, Tom H, Tom S, Jay, Harry, Shay


Sunday 21st:
Jonathan (GK), Samuel, Johan, Tom H, Arthur, Will, James, Dominic, Nick



Training - last formal training session is Monday 15th.


Please let us know ASAP if you are unavailable.

No training Monday 8th

There is a fault with the floodlights at Liden, so no training on Monday.


We will let you know teams for the upcoming matches against Highworth ASAP.

Sunday 7th indoor mini-tournament

Change of plan for Sunday due to nasty weather and availability of opposition.


We have booked the indoor sports hall at New College and will play a mini 5-a-side tournament from 10-11 o'clock.


ALL players invited (and encouraged to come along). Coleview will be bringing a team.


Details:

Sunday 7 Dec, arrive 9.50 for 10 o'clock start, finish at 11.

New College sports hall - off Queen's Drive, turn into New College and follow the road round the back to the sports hall.

There are changing facilities available.

Wear match kit and trainers (non-marking soles).

Bring a drink and a snack.


Please let us know ASAP if you can/cannot come so we can plan the games.