WPF Y2 v Ashley Down Y2

Seventeen Foxes turned out to play six players from Ashley Down so team selection was a little challenging! It was a bitterly cold day with quite a few parents being overheard saying "I wish I'd brought some gloves!". It was decided to play two games to give our Foxes as good a run as possible. Both matches were quite close although the opposition were probably helped at half times by the number of substitutes the Foxes needed to use. In the first game Josh kept up his goal poaching with a well taken goal. At half time, TJ made way in goal for Henry, yes I'll repeat that - Henry in goal. TJ scored Foxes' second goal with Ashley Down also scoring a consolation goal. It was good quality football, the Foxes enjoying playing on the astro turf. Result 2 - 1. Team: Eddie, Henry, Isaac, Jack, Josh, Ludo, TJ, Teya, Grace.

In the second game Ashley Down showed they had benefited from warming up in the first match. They looked quite threatening but Harrison took some wind out of their sails by scoring first. Ashley Down pressed hard and their pressure eventually brought a goal: 1-1. It was quite an even game with chances at both ends, very entertaining which kept the parents from freezing on the touch line. The Foxes' second goal warrants a special mention. Fine work from Jago down the right taking the ball from the half way line towards the advancing goalkeeper before looking up and slipping Harrison a perfect pass for Harrison to make it 2-1. A fabulously worked goal, shame the MOTD cameras weren't present. Result 2-1.Team: Caston, Harrison, Jago, Joseph, Sam, Stanley, Oskar, Matthew.

Top Scorer: TJ, Top Defender: Joseph

WPF Y5 Girls 5 Ashley Down 0

After last week's triumph the Foxes can't stop scoring, notching up another five goal haul on a bitterly cold morning. This time away, back on grass, at Ashley Down, the girls went one better than last week and kept a clean sheet.
It took a while for the girls to get warmed up enough, but it was clear from early on that there would only be one result as the Foxes dominated both possession and territory. Midway through the half the deadlock was broken with a cool strike from Captain K. Soon the lead was doubled as Jodie finished off another slick Foxes attack. Despite all the territorial advantage the half ended without further scoring. Conkers hadn't touched the ball all half.

The tie was finished off within a minute of the restart with Marta starting and finishing a slick Foxes move to go 3-0 up and the lead was extended further when Daisy's shot crept in under the keeper. There was to be no let up as the Foxes continued to attack down both flanks, with plenty of support in the box. At the back, Annie Wright stopped any Ashley move before they could threaten, meaning Bonkers only touched the ball once in the half.

The Foxes added a fifth when Bryony popped up at the back post to coolly slot home a cross from a metre out. Annie took over between the posts to stop Ellie freezing to the spot and allowed her a rare outfield chance as the girls saw out the final minutes of the match.

Bring on the Mums.....

Scorers: Martha, Jodie, Marta, Daisy, Bryony. Star Player: Daisy. Player of the Week: Marta.

Kit orders

The pre-Christmas kit order will be dispatched on Monday. Any last minute orders should be sent to sals_newman@yahoo.co.uk by Sunday evening.

Many thanks.

Saturday 29th November

A quick (for me) run round of what's what for tomorrow.

Reception - on the Downs as usual
Year one - on the Downs as usual
Year two - game against Ashley Down at RGS school on astro. No studs. Trainers or astro boots.
Year three boys - game against Ashley Down at RGS school on astro. No studs. Trainers, etc, etc.
Year three girls - on the Downs as usual
Year four - game against Ashely Down on the Downs
Year five boys and girls away against Ashley Down

All clear?

Year Threes vs Sonics - 15/11

What a successful day. The Foxes managed to field three mixed teams, each playing the Sonics once each (and then the other Foxes teams too for good measure). All of the teams did really well.

In the first game we drew 0-0 but had a couple of close efforts from Danny and Sam L. Archie had little to do in goal mainly due to excellent defending throughout from man of the match Harri T-D. In the second game Barney (1 goal) and Sonny (2) passed and dribbled us to a 3-1 victory although Ollie K's tackling, running and all round performance made him the stand-out player. In the final game we went 2-0 down and then three-one behind before super Archie Watts followed up his earlier goal and a great finish from Omar to score a last-gasp equaliser and crown a man of the match performance.

The best thing about the whole day was the way that all the boys and girls played so well together in each team, supporting each other and playing some great football throughout.

Y5 Girls Goal Bonanza

The Year 5 Girls got off to the best possible start in their first game at the RGS Arena, the new home of Foxy football. The green and white hoops beat a weakened Bristol Ladies Union side 5-1.
The first half was totally dominated by Westbury, with confidence growing as they quickly adapted to the new playing surface, and we were a couple of goals to the good within the opening 10 minutes. More hard running on the expansive surface particularly from Jodie, Marta, and the ever reliable Captain Kieran, resulted in the Foxes effectively finishing off the tie with a further 2 goals, including a first from a set piece, coolly slotted home by Briony Dale.
After that, the Foxes were able to play around with formations, even sending Ollie Platt up front where she ran tirelessly chasing all causes. At the back Tilly, Anabelle and Imi effectivly blocked out all BLU threats, leaving Conkers with little to do.
The second half was only 5 minutes old when the Foxes went further ahead when Briony was given too much time in the box and scored from close range. The second half showed some great passing and moving from the girls, but credit must be given to the BLUs whose heads didn't drop and who came back stonger as the game progressed. They had been limited to a couple of long range efforts before the excellent Bonkers was beaten by a cruel deflection, as Annie tried to clear. One particularly pleasing aspect of the game was Ellie's great distribution both long and short, invariably finding a Fox.
So a fine performance, and great preparation for next week's away fixture at Ashley Down.
Scorers: Marta, Jodie, Imi, Briony(2). Star Player Captain K.

Saturday Nov 21 - Update

There is no update for football this week.

Just to say that training will take place as normal for all the years.

And party tickets and the End of Season team/club photos will be available. Look out for a stall near the Reception footballers.

See you there.

Year 2 Foxes Blast Golden Hill Sonics

22 little foxes played their hearts out today. In a long awaited fixture against Golden Hill Sonics they played 4 matches. The results:
Match 1: Foxes 3: Sonics 0
(Goal scorers - William, Matthew, Josh)
Match 2: Foxes 2: Sonics 0
Goal scorers - Harrison (2)
Match 3: Foxes 2: Sonics 1
Goal scorers - Harrison (2)
Match 4: Foxes 1: Sonics 2
Goal scorer - Matthew
The Foxes completely dominated the first 2 games and deservedly won the third with some stunning goals. In the fourth we came back really strongly and were seconds from an equaliser when the final whistle went - a fantastic performance after nearly an hour waiting for their final game. From goalkeepers through to strikers, everyone showed unbowed determination and great team spirit. Well Done!!!!

Y5 V Sonics

Y5 boys and girls should meet at Redland Green School this Saturday (Nov 15) at 10am sharp.

The boys will have matches against Golden Hill Sonics and the girls will have training - on the astro turf. Please could everyone remember to bring trainers.

Good luck and see you there!

Year Three - vs Golden Hill Sonics - Saturday 15th

By some lucky chance the year threes also have a game against the Sonics at the Golden Hill Sports Ground, Wimbledon Road, Bristol, BS6 7YA. What are the chances of that happening? Anyway - please meet there at 10.00 or at the Cafe on the Downs (if you need a lift, just like company or get horribly lost if you go further than the Kellaway Fish and Chip shop)at 9.45. Full kit, shin pads and boots.

Y2 matches against Golden Hill Sonics - 15 November

At last! Year 2 have a fixture this Saturday AWAY against Golden Hill Sonics. The entrance to their pitches is on Wimbledon Road, BS6 7YA. Meet at their ground at 10.00 for 10.30 kick off. Bring full Foxes kit, boots (grass), shinpads, drink snack and enthusiasm.

Sat 15th Nov - Year 4 away match v Golden Hill Sonics

This Saturday Year 4 have an away match against Golden Hill Sonics who play at the old YMCA Cricket Ground, Wimbledon Road, Bishopston which is linked to Kellaway Avenue by Phoenix Road. Please be there at for 10.15am in full kit, shinpads & boots.

Foxes Christmas Party - Update

Tickets for the Westbury Park Foxes Christmas Party are now on sale - in a playground near you.

A mere £5 will get you in to the biggest event to be held between the end of the school bazaar and the start of the WPSA Christmas tree sale.

The party takes place at the Bristol Lawn Tennis Club (next to Redland Green Park) on December 6, from 8pm - 1am.

Buy your tickets from Jo Platt, Lucy Nash, Clare Jarvis, Sally Newman or Gill Marshall.