Girls V Mums Xmas Special

3-3 Honours even.

Despite weeks of preparation - by which I mean Lisa F's design and production of glittery fairy skirts - Foxy Mums failed to out fox the massed ranks of the Westbury Park Foxettes and beat them at their own game (football).

It was end-to-end action - which for some Mums didn't end quickly enough - a game of two halves ("What? We have to play another 20 minutes?!" - Linda H) and indeed, we woz robbed.

Great fun was had by all and there were some notable performances: Melissa D squeezing into her 10-year-old son's Foxes shirt (!), Jo-The Terminator-P booting the ball and any small child - or indeed small adult - when the chance came her way, EllieB goalkeeping and goalhanging with equal determination, Alex and Marta LP proving that sisters can actually get on, and the mass defending by Phoebe, Molly, Ella and Emily.

However, the event was marred by a rather unsavoury incident and a police investigation is already under way. We are expecting a lengthy ban for Christine-Flasher-Thrasher for her over-zealous goal celebration - or as some people might describe, indecent exposure.

Many thanks to everyone who joined in.

Happy Christmas and New Year.

Year 3's Vs Coombe Dingle - Match Report

What a wet day - and I was there this time.

A last minute switch from a watterlogged Stoke Lodge to the waterlogged Downs saved this round of fixtures. The Foxes were able to field three teams, each of which played two games against Coombe Dingle. In total we lost five and won one against two strong teams.

Overall the Foxes played with spirit throughout and were not embarrassed in any of the games. A couple of the results swung on the odd-goal in 5, 6 or 7. The day saw some lovely football in poor conditions as both sides scored a number of good goals - none better than Barney's run up pretty much the whole length of the pitch and cool finish or the old fashioned 'route-one' goal -Archie's goal kick being knocked on by Ollie K for Danny to finish expertly.

Well done to everyone.

Are your contact details up to date?

Saturday's late re-organisation of venue for Y2,Y3 and Y4 matches emphasises the need to make sure the coaches have update contact details for parents. If mobile phone numbers are provided coaches can text parents with any change to published plans. Also, if in doubt, please contact the coaches or look at the blog.

WPF Year 2 vs Combe Dingle Colts

Sataturday started badly with Combe Dingle Colts pitch being waterlogged and the venue switching from Stoke Lodge to The Downs. The Y2 squad was also depleted in numbers but at least this gave a chance for everyone to have more time on the pitch and less time as a substitute.

In the first match WPF seemed a little timid and Coombe Dingle Colts ran away with the match 0-8.

In the second match WPF had begun to warm up and the deficit was restricted to 2-4.

In the final match I think WPF deserved a positive result. Although WPF eventually lost 2-3 the game was very close and a magnificent solo run from Josh nearly resulted in the equaliser.

Players : Harrison, Joseph, Sam, William, Eddie, Felix, Henry, Matthew, Josh, jago, Toby, Teya

Saturday Update - Dec 13

Matches against Coombe Dingle Colts for Y2, Y3, and Y4 have been moved from Stoke Lodge to the Downs.

Please meet at the Downs, in full kit, for the usual warm up at 10am.

Year 4 Away Fixture Against Coombe Dingle Colts - Sat 13th Dec '08

Year 4 have an away fixture against Coombe Dingle Colts this Sat 13th Dec. Please be there for 10.15am sharp in full kit boots & shin pads. They play at Stoke Lodge playing fields which can be accessed via either:
West Dene, Stoke Bishop which is a cul-de-sac opposite the entrance to Coombe Dingle Sports Complex (see attached map)
A small car park at the bottom of Parrys Lane where it meets Cross Elmes Lane.

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=BS9+2BQ&countryCode=GB

Year 3 vs Ashley Down

Goodness me it was cold - and I wasn't even there. Year three's first chance to play on our new 'home' pitch at RGS ended in an aggregate win for the Foxes of 9-3, although with one victory each Ashley Down never made it easy.

The first Foxy Squad (Jack, Archie, Omar, Harry F, Sam L, Ollie C, Aidan, Max) took a little bit of time to warm up and by the time they had, found themselves 2-0 down. A third goal after the break made a come-back unlikely but in the words of Dave Thrasher: " we got a goal back when we passed from defence with four players involved and Sam L. finishing with a good goal. We pressed for the rest of the match but needed an extra 10 mins". So 3-1 then

The second game went a little bit more our way. Team 2 (Owen, Seb, Nick, Ollie K, Alec, Danny, Sonny, Barnabas) came out of the blocks like wild animals - perhaps being in the 'practice' cage for half an hour before the game gee-d them up and romped to an 8-0 win. They won almost every ball in every area of the pitch. Sonny had an outstanding game, not just for his six goals, but his movement up front, ball retention and passing. Danny and Sebastian (bursting forward from defence) got the other two goals. Special mentions also to Ollie K and Ollie C but without a doubt Sonny was the Foxy Man of the Match.

WPF Year2 No Football Saturday 6th December

No football training on Saturday 6th December because you'll all be enjoying yourselves at West Park Primary School Christmas Bazaar.