Avondale 4 - 4 Wasps

A well deserved point today. We fought hard all match and scored some great goals in an exciting game. We had no substitutes against Avondale's squad of 16 and it was a very big pitch! After a scoreless 15 minutes, Avondale went ahead, only for Johan to score direct from the restart (4 touches from the whistle to the back of the net!) We lead briefly after another 2 goals from Johan both as a result of some good passing from midfield. Score: 3-3 at half time. Johan pounced again to get goal #4 after the break. Unfortunately Avondale scored again to draw level at 4-4. Despite a nervous last 10 minutes with chances at both ends and a very tired Wanborough team, it finished at 4-4. Good points - 100% effort from everybody. Some fantastic "route 1" balls. Midfield passing and tackling. Improvement needed - marking was slack at times and defence needs to be more assertive and not let the ball bounce around in the box. Captain's MoM (chosen by Jonny) - Johan (4 goals - enough said!) Coaches MoM - jointly awarded to - Liam for running his socks off in midfield, tackling and passing well. Dom for making his most valuable contribution for a long time - tackling, clearing and concentrating all match. Training tomorrow: 6.30 - 7.30 at the Rec (with a few celebratory sweets for getting a point) Thanks for the £2 from most of you. Next week we are due to be at home to (bottom of the table) Shaw - 10.30 kick off.

Wasps 1 - 5 Highworth and Sunday 25/9

Not a long match report this week as I wasn't at the match, but well done to Arthur for his goal and Jonny for Captain's MoM (awarded by Charlie). It was good to hear that we had a stronger second half despite only just having 11 players. Thanks to Ray for acting as linesman even though Dom was unwell. Training: as the light is fading we will finish training at 7.30 next week and will move to St Jo's in next few weeks (will confirm exact date later) Match on Sunday is away at Avondale (nr Tetbury) - 1.30 for 2pm kick off. We may be struggling for a team. I think we have the following - can you please confirm if listed as UNSURE so we can either postpone (probably means conceding the match) or draft in some U12s. Please do ask if transport is a problem (we can always arrange lifts). AVAILABLE Johan Jonny Dom Will A Arthur Nick Charlie UNSURE Liam Tom Tyrome James Will W NOT AVAILABLE Sam Harry C Harry F

Sunday 18/9

We are confirmed at home on Sunday vs Highworth - at home, meet at 10am for 10.30 kick off. Everyone required please (except Harry Cole). Let me know ASAP if you are not available. As mentioned, I am away this weekend (as are Martin/Mark L/Vince) - so we please have a volunteer(s) to help run the line and set up the pitch from about 9.30 Thanks

Stratton Youth 4 - 2 Wasps

Another one that got away!

The first half was well contested by both teams and the 1-1 scoreline (break-away goal from Johan) was fair, although we rather gifted them the goal. There was some great defending, especially from Harry F and Nick, and some good chances made up front.

We took the lead in the second half with a calmly taken goal by Arthur. Unfortunately a disallowed goal at one end and a mix-up with a goal kick at the other end meant Stratton got back into the game, and took the momentum to go ahead and score again. Final result 4-2.

Good points - we are playing some good passing football and creating chances. Liam had a very good first game. No foul throws!
Improvement needed - marking can be sloppy at times, and we need to tighten up at the back and ensure danger is cleared more quickly.

Captain's MoM - chosen by Tom - Charlie for solid defending
Coaches' MoM - Harry F for a superb defensive effort and for taking lots of throw-ins with no fouls.

Next match - at home to Highworth (meet at the Rec at 10am for 10.30 kick off). I am not around, so please offer to help PerAxel if you can (setting up pitch, linesman etc). Please let me know if you are not available.

Training - Monday 6.30 - 8pm at the Rec - Helen will distribute new training tops and jackets.
Biscuit fund: can everyone please let me/Helen have £2 to ensure a steady supply of biscuits/Celebrations chocolates over the season.

New match kit is on order - huge thanks to Nick Chevis and First Group for their continued sponsorship - it will be a few weeks before we get it.

Sunday 11/9

We are away to Stratton Youth (nr Cirencester) on Sunday 11/9, meet at Baunton Lane at 12 for 12.30 kick off. Please let me know if you are unavailable/require directions

Wasps 4 -7 South Cerney

An encouraging start to the season, despite the result. We played some good football and made lots of chances - if we continue to do this and can blow away the cobwebs then we will do well this season.

After we let in a couple of goals it was great to see the determination in getting a couple of goals back. Unfortunately a bit of bad luck, a disallowed goal and 10 minutes lack of concentration meant we lost a match we could have won.

Well done to Johan (2), Tom and Arthur for scoring some excellent goals.

Good points: Creating lots of chances, encouraging start for Harry C and Ty
Improvement required: Throw-ins (no excuse for foul throws!), tackling, taking our chances with the goal opportunities

Captain's MoM (chosen by Arthur): Ty for a good first game including a goalmouth clearance
Coaches' MoM: Arthur the most determined effort, including providing a wonderful assist for Johan and a calmly taken goal.

Next match - away to Stratton Youth (nr Cirencester) on Sunday 11/9, meet at Baunton Lane at 12 for 12.30 kick off. Please let me know if you are unavailable/require directions.

Training tomorrow at the Rec from 6.30pm to 8.