Training over half term

There is no training next week (half term). The next session at St Jo's is Monday 2 November.

The November/December fixtures are on the right of the page.

As we don't have a match until 15/11, I have booked an extra session at @Futsal on Sunday 8/11 10.30-11.30am. Please let us know if you can't make Futsal or any of the match dates.

Notices

The boys get a mention in the Adver today.

No match this Sunday. We may try and arrange a Futsal session in the next couple of weeks due to lack of matches.

The match on 20 Dec has been brought forward to 22nd Nov (home, 10am ko)

The training at St Jo's is going well. The surface is quite slick (especially when damp) - all boys should really have astroturf shoes (normal trainers do not have enough grip and become slippy). No need to spend lots of money - HiTec in the outlet village often have bargains! Gloves are useful as nights get colder - simple cotton gloves with rubbery grips are best - I have a few pairs from last year if you need some. Widely available for about £1.

Please keep us advised if you are not available for any matches (fixtures on the right)

Cup: Wasps 2 - 6 Shaw

Nevermind the result - what a great performance. We showed more effort and ambition in the first half than we have done all season. We were rewarded with 2 great goals. Johan scored after a wonderful series of passes. Tom H curled a beautiful shot in from the loose ball after a corner. Overall a well deserved 2-1 lead at half time. All the boys were rightly pleased with themselves! Unfortunately we couldn't keep it up in the second half and let in a few goals - need to put in those tackles!

Captain's MoM (chosen by Jonny) - Dominic for making a strong contribution
Coaches' MoM - Ewan for strong defensive work first time out on the pitch.

Credit to all the boys this week for a significant improvement and playing some real football.

Training Monday 7-8pm at St Jo's.

Sunday 11th Cup match

Reminder - we are at home on Sunday to Shaw in the cup. Meet at the Rec at 930 for 1000 k.o.

We do not have Will A, Harry or Callum, so everyone else required please.

Wasps 3 - 6 Ramsbury

For the first time this season we were ahead in a game as Arthur headed in a Johan corner for goal of the season (as far!). Despite some great goalkeeping by Jonny Ramsbury edged ahead after winning a penalty. Once again, we let in goals when we are a bit lazy or not challenging enough for the ball. Johan scored a penalty and a neat goal from a very fine angle at the end.

Overall, we need to raise and maintain our energy level and challenge more for the ball especially in midfield. Passes need to be firmer and into space.

Captain's MoM: Jonny for impressive keeping (chosen by Ben).
Coaches' MoM: Johan for working hard, scoring two goals and making one.

Training Monday at St Jo's. Home next week vs Shaw in the cup.

League cup - new fixture

We have drawn Shaw A in the League Cup. We are at home on 11th October 10am kick off. Please let us know if you are NOT available for this match.

Sunday 4 Oct

Team for Sunday (at home vs Ramsbury 9.30 meet for 10am kick off):

Ewan and Will A. are unavailable. James, Dominic and Shay are only possible due to illness.

So, team is everyone else!
* Benjamin Archer * Charles Chevis * Harry Freeman * George Hawkins * Thomas Head * Jonathon Hook * Samuel James * Nicholas Loubser * Callum Richardson * Arthur Smith * Johan Warensjo * William Witts

Reminder training is now at St Joseph's school (off Ocotal Way near Tesco's) 7-8pm on Monday - please wear astros