Croft 5 - 1 Wasps

This was another of those matches where anyone watching the game would wonder "how did the scoreline end up like that?!"

We had the best of the play in the first half and could have been 2 or 3 goals ahead. Unfortunately Croft had 2 chances and took them both to lead at H-T.

A weak start to the second half left us 4-0 down. We worked hardest in the last 15 minutes and looked liked scoring several times and Sam did latch on to a loose ball to score.

Overall, some we played excellent football but just didn't get the goals despite having chances.

Captain's MoM (chosen by Sam) - Harry for his play on the wing in the first half.
Coach's MoM - Sam for spirited and effective work in midfield and first goal of the season.

If we had a "team of the match" award it would go to the back 4 of Will A, Benj, Nick and Ewan supported by Jonny, who defended incredibly well in the first half and allowed very few chances to Croft.

Training as usual Monday.

Next week - at home vs Avondale meet at 9.30 for 10.00 kick off.

Sunday 23/1 away at Croft

Sunday's match is confirmed - away at Croft. Meet at 12pm for 12.30 kick off.

Shaw 9 - 4 Wasps

Other than the last 10 minutes, when we showed a bit of spirit and scored 3 goals, there weren't too many positives today. We were undone in the first half - a mixture of unfavourable wind, sloppy marking and low levels of effort, even after going 1-0 ahead.

Well done to Johan (1) and Arthur (2 + pen) for grabbing some goals today.

Captain's MoM (chosen by Tom) - Sam for determined midfield play
Coaches' MoM - Will A for some adventurous play and showing most spirit.

Training as normal Monday.

Next week we are away at Croft 12.30 kick off.

Training cancelled/Sunday 16/1 away at Shaw

Sorry for the late notice cancelling training tonight due to the weather and sickness.

Sunday's match is confirmed (weather permitting) away at Shaw (Chestnut Springs) - meet at 10am for 10.30 k.o. (slightly later than advertised).

As ever, please let us know if you are unavailable etc.

Now concentrating on the League

This was a really encouraging start to the New Year. For the first 20 minutes and for a spell in the 2nd half we played some great football - passing, holding up the ball, challenging for the ball. We created some super chances. As Arthur got on the end of Johan's cross for the first goal it looked like Cup upset might be on the cards. A bit of neat passing opened up Tom for an impressive goal in the second half.

Unfortunately we had had a couple of spells before that where we let in too many goals (final score 2-10) - we seem to always have 5 minutes where we let the other team score at will!

If we can play for 60 minutes like we played for the first 20, we will be a hard team to beat in the League. It was nice to see us trying to play some intelligent football.

Lots of good performances today:
Captain's MoM (chosen by Arthur): Tom for passing out of midfield and scoring.
Coaches' MoM: George for an effective man marking task.

Training Monday as normal at St Jo's.

2011

No training tomorrow (3rd) as we couldn't get a pitch at a sensible time.

Sunday's (9th) cup match has been moved to a home match - meet at 10 for 10.30 k.o.
If the Rec is not playable we may have to go to Cirencester for a 2pm game - will let you know ASAP if this is likely.

The fixture list has been heavily changed to cope with the rearranged matches. First 8 matches below:

Cup 09/01/11 10:30 Wanborough Juniors Cirencester Town C Wanborough Recreation Ground
L 16/01/11 10:00 Shaw B Wanborough Juniors Chestnut Springs 2
L 23/01/11 12:30 Croft Juniors B Wanborough Juniors Croft Sports Centre
L 30/01/11 10:00 Wanborough Juniors Avonvale Utd Wanborough Rec
L 06/02/11 12:00 Highworth Town Juniors T Wanborough Juniors Elms Rec 4 Mini
L 13/02/11 10:00 Wanborough Juniors Brinkworth Cats Wanborough Rec
L 20/02/11 12:30 Cirencester Town G Wanborough Juniors Corinium Stadium, Cirencester
L 27/02/11 10:00 Wanborough Juniors Stratton Youth Wanborough Rec

The rest of the fixtures are online here
Note that there are some Wednesday and Easter fixtures that may be rearranged due to the holidays.

Please let us know if you can't make any of these - particularly around half-term and Easter where we may struggle to raise a team.

Thanks