Wasps 3 - 9 Highworth

We had a good first half, drawing 2-2 after a goal from Johan from a tight angle and a penalty from Arthur. Unfortunately some lousy weather after half time was accompanied by some less good football and we let in a few a goals before Charlie knocked in another.

Good points:
- we carried on trying even after losing half a dozen goals in a short period
- team spirit was good
- we are scoring goals

Things we need to work on:
- defence needs to keep in line and move out quickly
- everyone needs to close down/mark much more strongly - generally, more movement is needed
- not conceding the ball in danger areas (like the 6-yard box!!)
- playing with both feet

Coaches' MoM: Charlie - for hard work in midfield
Captain's MoM (chosen by Will A): Nick - for leading the defence

Sunday 29th v Highworth at home

Team for Sunday (at HOME) vs Highworth

Meet at 9.30am for 10.00am kick off in match kit.
If the pitch at Wanborough is too wet we may shift the match to Highworth (Warneford School) - will let you know ASAP if this is the case

Please ensure you wear a t-shirt/vest plus gloves in this weather (thin cotton gloves with grippy palms are best - available in Sports Soccer for about £1)

Team:
Benjamin Archer
William Arnold
Dominic Bunce
Charlie Chevis
George Hawkins
Thomas Head
Ewan Chapman
Jonathan Hook (GK)
Nicholas Loubser
Arthur Smith
Johan Warensjo
William Witts
Callum Richardson
Shay Hynes

Rested/Unavailable:
James Biggs
Harry Freeman
Samuel James

Wasps 4 - 1 Ferndale

Well done - first three points of the season! An excellent first half, taking advantage of the slope and the wind, with two goals each for Johan and Arthur.

We let in one goal in the second half, but had many chances to increase the score which is very promising.

Every one worked hard even in the wind and rain. The quality of our football really is improving.

Captain's MoM (chosen by Dominic) - Harry for his work on the left of midfield
Coaches' MoM - Will Arnold for a strong performance in central defense

Sunday 22nd Nov v Ferndale

Team for Sunday (at HOME)

Meet at 9.30am for 10.00am kick off. Match kit (pin stripe jersey!). Due to repairs to the turf around the goal mouth, please ask the boys not to play around the goals before the match if you get there before me!

Team:
Benjamin Archer
William Arnold
Dominic Bunce
Charles Chevis
Thomas Head
Jonathan Hook (GK)
Shay Hynes
Nicholas Loubser
Arthur Smith
Johan Warensjo
William Witts
Samuel James
James Biggs
Harry Freeman

Rested/Unavailable:
George Hawkins, Callum Richardson, Ewan Chapman

Sunday 15th v Ferndale _ POSTPONED

POSTPONED (due to rain)

Team for Sunday (AWAY at Ferndale School, Ferndale Road - park in school car park and walk through school to pitches out the back)

Meet at 11.45 for 12.15 kick off. Match kit (pin stripe jersey!)

Team:
Benjamin Archer
William Arnold
Dominic Bunce
Ewan Chapman
Charles Chevis
George Hawkins
Thomas Head
Jonathon Hook (GK)
Shay Hynes
Nicholas Loubser
Callum Richardson
Arthur Smith
Johan Warensjo
William Witts

Rested:
Samuel James
James Biggs
Harry Freeman

Please let us know if there are any problems (especially if I've included anyone who told me they are not around!)