Another good opposition team today left us with another 10-1 loss. We struggled to get going in the first half until a sudden burst of energy resulted in a goal for Johan (a lovely high shot crossed into the top corner). The second half performance was very encouraging. A few changes to positions and everybody showed much more energy and commitment - unfortunately we let in a few soft goals from corners and our own goal kicks.
If we continue to play like that we will score some goals and win some games.
Captains MoM - Benjamin for some great defending on the left (chosen by George)
Coaches MoM - Samuel for controlling midfield in the second half.
Training tomorrow is 6.30 - 7.30 at the Rec.
Next match is Sunday 4th at home vs Ramsbury (another tough match to start the season!). 10am k.o.
I think everyone is available apart from Will Arnold and Ewan. Please let me know if anyone else is unavailable and I will confirm the team.
Monday, 28 September 2009
Monday, 21 September 2009
Match report/training
A disappointing start to the season (10-1 away at Shaw). Shaw are a good team and played well. We did well at times - creating two penalties (one converted by Tom). We learnt a lot about what it takes to play 11-a-side on a particularly big pitch.
Captains MoM: George (chosen by Johan)
Coaches MoM: Harry
Next week's match is at Marlborough 10 for 10.30 k.o. at Marlborough Cricket Ground (directions below). All players required please (as Tom H, Dominic, James and Will Arnold are unavailable).
Training next week from 630 -730 due to the rapidly fading light.
Finally, we welcome Callum Richardson to the team. Callum joins us from Coleview and is a left footed midfield/striker. We now have a good sized squad and a good range of skills.
London Road, Marlborough, Wilts sn8 3hn
Directions: The Ground is situated behind Savernake Hospital. Travelling on the A4(East)towards Hungerford the turning for the Cricket Club is just after the hospital on the right hand side,sign posted Marlborough Cricket & Hockey Club.
Captains MoM: George (chosen by Johan)
Coaches MoM: Harry
Next week's match is at Marlborough 10 for 10.30 k.o. at Marlborough Cricket Ground (directions below). All players required please (as Tom H, Dominic, James and Will Arnold are unavailable).
Training next week from 630 -730 due to the rapidly fading light.
Finally, we welcome Callum Richardson to the team. Callum joins us from Coleview and is a left footed midfield/striker. We now have a good sized squad and a good range of skills.
London Road, Marlborough, Wilts sn8 3hn
Directions: The Ground is situated behind Savernake Hospital. Travelling on the A4(East)towards Hungerford the turning for the Cricket Club is just after the hospital on the right hand side,sign posted Marlborough Cricket & Hockey Club.
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Match vs Shaw - Sunday 20th Sept
Team for Sunday. Please meet at Shaw (same place as recent friendly - Chestnut Springs Lydiard Millicent SN5 3NB) at 11am for 11.30 k.o. Full new match kit please (Shaw also play in yellow, but they will be wearing a change strip).
* Benjamin Archer * William Arnold * James Biggs * Dominic Bunce * Ewan Chapman * Charles Chevis * Harry Freeman * George Hawkins * Thomas Head * Jonathan Hook * Shay Hynes * Samuel James * Nicholas Loubser * Johan Warensjo
(ie no William Witts, Arthur Smith)
Shaw have asked to keep cars to a minimum due to the numbers of other matches on and lack of parking. Please lift share as much as possible. Let us know if you are stuck for a lift.
* Benjamin Archer * William Arnold * James Biggs * Dominic Bunce * Ewan Chapman * Charles Chevis * Harry Freeman * George Hawkins * Thomas Head * Jonathan Hook * Shay Hynes * Samuel James * Nicholas Loubser * Johan Warensjo
(ie no William Witts, Arthur Smith)
Shaw have asked to keep cars to a minimum due to the numbers of other matches on and lack of parking. Please lift share as much as possible. Let us know if you are stuck for a lift.
Notices - behaviour - awards - training
Team spirit
We are trying to make sure the team develops a strong team spirit balanced with a competitive edge. This will be important if they wish to play well - and is a good life skill! Hopefully everyone would agree we are a friendly team and the boys get on well.
For the boys who go to school together we expect a good attitude when they are playing football at school, as any bad feeling filters through to training and matches. Occasionally (like this week) there is a bit of an atmosphere and the boys can get a bit edgy and over-excited.
One thing we won't allow is the boys talking back or being disrespectful to the coaches or their team mates in training, or the referee in matches.
At training, in the first instance, we will ask players to sit out and calm down. If the behaviour continues we may ask a player not to come to training and may drop them from match play. There is a more formal club behaviour policy (on the website) that I never expect to use.
Awards
On the positive encouragement side, we will be offering some small awards this year for showing good team spirit and developing skills. I'll tell the kids about it next week.
As normal, we will have a Coaches' and Captain's Man of the Match award for each match throughout the season.
Training
Training will be 6.45 until 7.45 next Monday due to the fading light.
>From October we will be training 7 - 8pm on Mondays at St Joseph's school (Ocotal Way), floodlit astroturf.
We are trying to make sure the team develops a strong team spirit balanced with a competitive edge. This will be important if they wish to play well - and is a good life skill! Hopefully everyone would agree we are a friendly team and the boys get on well.
For the boys who go to school together we expect a good attitude when they are playing football at school, as any bad feeling filters through to training and matches. Occasionally (like this week) there is a bit of an atmosphere and the boys can get a bit edgy and over-excited.
One thing we won't allow is the boys talking back or being disrespectful to the coaches or their team mates in training, or the referee in matches.
At training, in the first instance, we will ask players to sit out and calm down. If the behaviour continues we may ask a player not to come to training and may drop them from match play. There is a more formal club behaviour policy (on the website) that I never expect to use.
Awards
On the positive encouragement side, we will be offering some small awards this year for showing good team spirit and developing skills. I'll tell the kids about it next week.
As normal, we will have a Coaches' and Captain's Man of the Match award for each match throughout the season.
Training
Training will be 6.45 until 7.45 next Monday due to the fading light.
>From October we will be training 7 - 8pm on Mondays at St Joseph's school (Ocotal Way), floodlit astroturf.
Saturday, 5 September 2009
September/October fixtures
A quick reminder that there is no match tomorrow. Training Monday 6.45 - 8 at the Rec.
The rest of September/October fixtures are currently:
20/09/09 12:00 (A) Shaw A at Chestnut Springs
27/09/09 10:30 (A) Marlborough Town Youth at Marlborough Cricket Club
04/10/09 10:00 (H) Ramsbury Juniors at Wanborough Rec
15/11/09 12:15 (A) Ferndale Rodbourne B at Ferndale School
29/11/09 10:00 (H) Highworth Town Juniors H at Wanborough Rec
We will take 14 players to every game. We have a playing squad of 16. This leaves us quite tight for numbers allowing for holidays, serious sickness, unavoidable visits to distant relatives etc.
Over the season we will:
- let you know the fixtures/venues and keep you up-to-date with any changes
- let you know if you are not required at any matches
- ensure all players who come to a game get to play at least 20 minutes (normally a whole half) - we won't ever ask anyone to come and just play the last 5 minutes!
In return, could you please:
- confirm your availability for matches well in advance so that we can plan the teams (ASAP for the Sept & October matches please)
- let us know ASAP if you can't make a match after you said you can
- ensure we have an up-to-date text number and email address (especially for emergency contact list)
We will let you know shortly about a new venue for winter training.
The rest of September/October fixtures are currently:
20/09/09 12:00 (A) Shaw A at Chestnut Springs
27/09/09 10:30 (A) Marlborough Town Youth at Marlborough Cricket Club
04/10/09 10:00 (H) Ramsbury Juniors at Wanborough Rec
15/11/09 12:15 (A) Ferndale Rodbourne B at Ferndale School
29/11/09 10:00 (H) Highworth Town Juniors H at Wanborough Rec
We will take 14 players to every game. We have a playing squad of 16. This leaves us quite tight for numbers allowing for holidays, serious sickness, unavoidable visits to distant relatives etc.
Over the season we will:
- let you know the fixtures/venues and keep you up-to-date with any changes
- let you know if you are not required at any matches
- ensure all players who come to a game get to play at least 20 minutes (normally a whole half) - we won't ever ask anyone to come and just play the last 5 minutes!
In return, could you please:
- confirm your availability for matches well in advance so that we can plan the teams (ASAP for the Sept & October matches please)
- let us know ASAP if you can't make a match after you said you can
- ensure we have an up-to-date text number and email address (especially for emergency contact list)
We will let you know shortly about a new venue for winter training.
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