Thursday 26 February 2009
Year 4 v Bishop Road - Sat 28th Feb '09
This Saturday Year 4 have a home match on The Downs against Bishop Road, please be there at 10am with full kit, shin pads & boots.
Friday 20 February 2009
Y3 training goes ahead tomorrow - February 21
Y3 training will go ahead as usual tomorrow - Saturday February 21.
Y1, Y4, Y5 training has all been cancelled due to lack of coaches. However, an informal kickabout between child stars and parents is always a possibility if people turn up.
Y2 training may or may not go ahead - I don't know, sorry. I suggest you await an email from Simon Nash, if it hasn't arrived already.
Happy hols.
Y1, Y4, Y5 training has all been cancelled due to lack of coaches. However, an informal kickabout between child stars and parents is always a possibility if people turn up.
Y2 training may or may not go ahead - I don't know, sorry. I suggest you await an email from Simon Nash, if it hasn't arrived already.
Happy hols.
Westbury Park Foxes Yr 4 - Saturday 21st Feb
Because of half-term there won't be an formal training for Year 4 this weekend, however I'm sure there'll be some sort of Lads vs Dads game on The Downs around 10am if you're around.
Well done to those who played against Backwell Athletic last weekend! We played some great football & lost narrowly despite Backwell having twice as many players & being able to field a fresh team half way through. Andrew, Giorgios & Dom made some terrific saves in goal, Romi & Kiran worked as a great team in defence, Andrew & Hamish tacked in midfield and Connor & Ben J scored a goal each amongst a number of other chances (we hit the woodwork at least a couple of times). So very well done!
Well done to those who played against Backwell Athletic last weekend! We played some great football & lost narrowly despite Backwell having twice as many players & being able to field a fresh team half way through. Andrew, Giorgios & Dom made some terrific saves in goal, Romi & Kiran worked as a great team in defence, Andrew & Hamish tacked in midfield and Connor & Ben J scored a goal each amongst a number of other chances (we hit the woodwork at least a couple of times). So very well done!
Thursday 12 February 2009
Westbury Park Foxes Yr 4 - International Match Against Backwell Athletic Sat 14th Feb '09
This Saturday 14th Feb we have an away fixture with Backwell Athletic & need to be there 10.00-10.15am with full kit, shin pads & boots.
Directions - Come straight down the A370 towards Weston, straight over the lights at Backwell crossroads, past the shops on the right (Rodney Road) and then there is a slight rise out of the village. About 200-300 yards past the shops take a right turn (before the park area) down to the Backwell United ground. There is a medium size car park and the playing fields are straight ahead. We will probably play on the pitch next to the tennis courts which is closest to the car park. Located to the left of the red circle on the attached map
http://www.multimap.com/s/jTh07E36
Cheers, Rob
Directions - Come straight down the A370 towards Weston, straight over the lights at Backwell crossroads, past the shops on the right (Rodney Road) and then there is a slight rise out of the village. About 200-300 yards past the shops take a right turn (before the park area) down to the Backwell United ground. There is a medium size car park and the playing fields are straight ahead. We will probably play on the pitch next to the tennis courts which is closest to the car park. Located to the left of the red circle on the attached map
http://www.multimap.com/s/jTh07E36
Cheers, Rob
Friday 6 February 2009
Update - All Games Cancelled , Saturday 7th Feb
For the first time ever the Foxes have been beaten by the weather - well almost anyway. There are no games on Saturday 7th February and there will be no formal training sessions either due to the rock hard ground, the covering of snow and the polar bears that have been sighted on the Downs.
However, never truly beaten the Foxes will still be meeting at the usual time and place to have an informal winter Olympics of snowball fights, snowmen competitions and very probably a game of non-contact footy or two. Come along and uphold the 'we never cancel' tradition. It'll be a hoot.
However, never truly beaten the Foxes will still be meeting at the usual time and place to have an informal winter Olympics of snowball fights, snowmen competitions and very probably a game of non-contact footy or two. Come along and uphold the 'we never cancel' tradition. It'll be a hoot.
Wednesday 4 February 2009
Year 2 Foxes measure up against Rockleaze Rangers, 31 Jan
A cold morning saw 18 brave little Foxes split into two packs to take on Rockleaze at Coombe Dingle.
In the first of 4 matches, the Foxes completed dominated throughout with solid work from Sam and Stanley. But we just couldn't turn pressure into points and against the play, went 0-2 down until a great pass from Joseph put Harrison clear for a magnificent strike. More domination brought a second goal from Jago, but another breakaway goal and an own-goal meant Rockleaze were 4-2 up. Then came contender for "Goal of the Season". Joseph won the ball in defence, outfoxed the opposition and played it through to Harrison; looking up he saw TJ on a run and slotted it through for TJ to hit the back of the net. The whistle went before we could equalize, giving Rockleaze a fortunate 4-3 win.
The next match saw Jack in goal. With Matthew and Eddie defending, the Foxes never looked like conceding a goal. The strong midfield of William LP and Josh provided many scoring chances for Henry and Felix. A fine right-foot shot from Henry gave Foxes the only goal and a 1-0 win.
The third game introduced Teya and William W to the action. With Matthew in goal and Eddie and William W shoring up defence, Teya and Josh could feed Henry and Jack up front. Teya's power and a talent for the long throw impressed those watching. At half-time, Felix and William LP came back on, giving Henry and Matthew a well-deserved rest. The home side's policy of continuously rotating subs disrupted the flow of the game but Rockleaze pressed hard and deserved their 0-2 victory.
In the final game, Ludo, Oskar and Caleb helped their team dominate completely once more. Only strong arm defence and good goalkeeping kept Rockleaze alive as the Foxes peppered their goal. Eventually the pressure told as Jago took a brilliant solo goal, breaking through with Harrison and Joseph in support. A Rockleaze long throw led to their equalizer and the Foxes had to settle for a moral victory but a 1-1 draw.
In summary, the Foxes played by far their most consistent and high quality football so far. Everyone impressed with their high standard, determination and excellent fair play. Well done all!
Monday 2 February 2009
Minutes of meeting: January 14, 2009
Westbury Park Foxes
Minutes of meeting: January 14, 2009
Present: Colin Domaille, Rob Jarvis, Andy Marshall, Simon Nash, Sally Newman, Ewan Paton, Ben Perry, Paul Williams, Rob Youngman.
1. Training. Everyone seemed happy with the way training was arranged on the Downs. PaulW appealed for more parental help in putting up and taking down the goals. All coaches called for action on the amount of litter that is left at the end of a session.
Action: A bin has been purchased with the purpose of providing a place for parents and children to put their rubbish.
2. Friendly League. The friendly league seems to be going very well.
3. Redland Green pitches. Agreed that RGS is an excellent venue for matches and perhaps we could ask for greater use next year.
4. New League. There is general confusion about the new Saturday morning league. We agreed that WPFoxes need to take part in discussions. PaulW and AndyM said they were keen to continue coaching Y7s and would attend a meeting being arranged by Henleaze Sonics about the future of friendly football beyond Y6.
5. WP V Henleaze Dads’ match and Tournament. The meeting heard that we are aiming for a date of Sunday April 26. However, Coombe Dingle is unavailable on that date. We are looking for alternative dates and venues. Clare has offered to help organise fundraising activities – a special pub meeting is planned to discuss fundraising ideas.
6. Tournament entries 2009. PaulW and AndyM were clearly devastated at the thought of Y5s missing the Rockleaze Tournament on account of the Y5 school trip to Lyme Regis. However, they very quickly agreed to abandon Rockleaze and aim to win the Cadbury Heath Tournament a week later. We agreed that WPFoxes would enter tournaments at Thornbury, St Nicks, Frampton Cotterell and Cadbury Heath in an effort to increase our chances of winning some sort of silverware.
7. Money in the bank. Our treasurer AndyM announced a healthy balance in the bank of £1056.80.
8. Wish List. As well as world peace and an end to poverty, we agreed Reception needed new bibs and pop-up goals. Y2 wants more shirts and passing hops – to encourage passing (agreed that every year could do with a bit of encouragement in that department). Y3 wants cones. Y4 asked for more socks and discs. Y5 wants a new kit – and is looking for a sponsor. It was suggested that we could put the name of a charity on our shirts – like Barcelona have UNICEF.
9. CRBs. All new coaches need to be CRBed and we need to give Colin a list of names so he can start the process.
10. Level One Training. Ben interested but busy. AndyM keen to do Level Two and thus become king of all he surveys. (Unlikely while PaulW is head coach, apparently.)
11. Girls’ Day. A date will be set for another girls’ day. AndyW to action.
12. New Foxy Kit. Moves are underway to improve the Foxy rainjacket – to avoid zip problems. And the range of Foxy gear will be extended to include a hoody and tracksuit. Suggested that we could come up with a new t’shirt design for 2009. (Is likely to have jam on it.)
AOB
1. It was suggested we organise a dedicated goalkeeping weekend. AndyW to action.
2. Coaches Swap. Coaches are keen to move around and experience life in different years. AndyW to action.
3. We want to repair the link to Bristol City and try and bring one of their coaches to the Downs for a training session. AndyW to action.
Meeting ended eventually.
Minutes of meeting: January 14, 2009
Present: Colin Domaille, Rob Jarvis, Andy Marshall, Simon Nash, Sally Newman, Ewan Paton, Ben Perry, Paul Williams, Rob Youngman.
1. Training. Everyone seemed happy with the way training was arranged on the Downs. PaulW appealed for more parental help in putting up and taking down the goals. All coaches called for action on the amount of litter that is left at the end of a session.
Action: A bin has been purchased with the purpose of providing a place for parents and children to put their rubbish.
2. Friendly League. The friendly league seems to be going very well.
3. Redland Green pitches. Agreed that RGS is an excellent venue for matches and perhaps we could ask for greater use next year.
4. New League. There is general confusion about the new Saturday morning league. We agreed that WPFoxes need to take part in discussions. PaulW and AndyM said they were keen to continue coaching Y7s and would attend a meeting being arranged by Henleaze Sonics about the future of friendly football beyond Y6.
5. WP V Henleaze Dads’ match and Tournament. The meeting heard that we are aiming for a date of Sunday April 26. However, Coombe Dingle is unavailable on that date. We are looking for alternative dates and venues. Clare has offered to help organise fundraising activities – a special pub meeting is planned to discuss fundraising ideas.
6. Tournament entries 2009. PaulW and AndyM were clearly devastated at the thought of Y5s missing the Rockleaze Tournament on account of the Y5 school trip to Lyme Regis. However, they very quickly agreed to abandon Rockleaze and aim to win the Cadbury Heath Tournament a week later. We agreed that WPFoxes would enter tournaments at Thornbury, St Nicks, Frampton Cotterell and Cadbury Heath in an effort to increase our chances of winning some sort of silverware.
7. Money in the bank. Our treasurer AndyM announced a healthy balance in the bank of £1056.80.
8. Wish List. As well as world peace and an end to poverty, we agreed Reception needed new bibs and pop-up goals. Y2 wants more shirts and passing hops – to encourage passing (agreed that every year could do with a bit of encouragement in that department). Y3 wants cones. Y4 asked for more socks and discs. Y5 wants a new kit – and is looking for a sponsor. It was suggested that we could put the name of a charity on our shirts – like Barcelona have UNICEF.
9. CRBs. All new coaches need to be CRBed and we need to give Colin a list of names so he can start the process.
10. Level One Training. Ben interested but busy. AndyM keen to do Level Two and thus become king of all he surveys. (Unlikely while PaulW is head coach, apparently.)
11. Girls’ Day. A date will be set for another girls’ day. AndyW to action.
12. New Foxy Kit. Moves are underway to improve the Foxy rainjacket – to avoid zip problems. And the range of Foxy gear will be extended to include a hoody and tracksuit. Suggested that we could come up with a new t’shirt design for 2009. (Is likely to have jam on it.)
AOB
1. It was suggested we organise a dedicated goalkeeping weekend. AndyW to action.
2. Coaches Swap. Coaches are keen to move around and experience life in different years. AndyW to action.
3. We want to repair the link to Bristol City and try and bring one of their coaches to the Downs for a training session. AndyW to action.
Meeting ended eventually.
Sunday 1 February 2009
Year Three Boys vs Rockleaze Rangers, 31st January
The Foxes travelled to Stoke Lodge to play Rockleaze Rangers. Unusually we played only two games (each 'squad' playing once each) of 40 minutes each and on such a cold day those playing in the second game had to be kept moving just to avoid hypothermia setting in.
We lost the first game narrowly 2-1 but we dominated spells and missed a penalty before cool-hand Archie slotted home a second penalty like a professional, er, penalty taker.
The second was a very competitive and exciting 1-1. Highlights included an inspired substitution from Dave "Fabertong" Capello, bringing Jack back on, who was then involved in a slick passing move which led to Sonny's equaliser. There was also some sterling work in defence from OllieC, Owen and Aidan, and Nicholas in goal in the second half.
The coaches report that everyone did really well and coming after wins against Long Ashton and Sefton Scorpions showed that we were playing with a great deal of confidence. This was possibly one of our best ever showings, against one of the best squads we've played against.
Well done all.
We lost the first game narrowly 2-1 but we dominated spells and missed a penalty before cool-hand Archie slotted home a second penalty like a professional, er, penalty taker.
The second was a very competitive and exciting 1-1. Highlights included an inspired substitution from Dave "Fabertong" Capello, bringing Jack back on, who was then involved in a slick passing move which led to Sonny's equaliser. There was also some sterling work in defence from OllieC, Owen and Aidan, and Nicholas in goal in the second half.
The coaches report that everyone did really well and coming after wins against Long Ashton and Sefton Scorpions showed that we were playing with a great deal of confidence. This was possibly one of our best ever showings, against one of the best squads we've played against.
Well done all.
Year Three Girls vs Thornbury, 31st Jan.
Well what can I say? Brilliant springs to mind. The girls put in a great performance on a cold, cold day to record their first victory of the season at the third attempt. The whole squad (Emily T, Emily C, Sophie Mc, Sophie HR, Anna R, Anna D, Phoebe, Ella, Sacha and Bryony) played their part in win over an enthusiastic opposition.
For the Falcons this was their first game and the Foxes certainly started stronger. The midfield were quicker to the ball and always willing to head for goal. The Falcons keeper played a blinder and for a while kept us at bay before good pressure from Sophie Mc led to an own goal and Emily T then ran half the length of the pitch to calmly slot the ball away. Great stuff.
The second half was more even with Bryony pulling off a wonder save, Sacha making a goal saving block and Anna R often being called on to tidy up at the back. Even so the pace of Anna D and Phoebe, the hard work of Bryony, Emily T and Sophie Mc and the good support play of Emily C, Ella and Sophie HR carved out further chances.
With so many great performances it was difficult to pick out a star player but Anna R was deservedly singled out for her second half defending.
Well done to everyone, including the ever supportive (an increasingly freezing) home supporters.
C'mon the Foxes.
Foxes yr 5 boys take on Rockleaze in freezing conditions
It was a freezing day on the Downs on Saturday as the year 5 boys took on Rockleaze. We divided into two squads, one taken by Mr B and the other by Andy. Each squad played three matches.
Everyone played really well - in the first set of matches Mr B's squad captained ably by Jack (who played his heart out all day) won a tight match 1-0, Eddie scoring bravely following up a great shot from Jack. The other squad fought out a very exciting 4-4 draw, Gabe bagging a hat-trick and Hugo scoring the other goal. The Foxes staged a remarkable come-back in this match scoring twice in the last thirty seconds to warm up the spectators on the touchline.
In the second set of matches Mr B's squad won again, this time 2-0, with goals from Eddie (a long raking shot) and Ben (waltzing through the defence to tuck the ball away in the corner). Andy's squad went down 2-5 in this match with Hugo scoring and the team benefitting from an own goal. Jamie played bravely in goal until he came off injured and Kris gamely donned the keeper's jersey for the first time to take his place. With Hugo off injured as well the team only had 6 players for a while and did well not to give up in this game.
The final set of matches brought a 1-2 defeat for Mr B's squad (Ben netting superbly by lobbing the keeper from a distance) and a 2-2 draw for the other squad (Hugo scoring both and Tom W distinguishing himself with two superb saves). The Foxes pressed for a win in this game but couldn't quite force another goal.
All in all a great day and honours even with Rockleaze - 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Next week we take on Ashley Down at Redland Green full of confidence. A big thanks to all supporters for braving the cold on Saturday. Hopefully we will be enjoying better conditions soon!
Up the Foxes!
Everyone played really well - in the first set of matches Mr B's squad captained ably by Jack (who played his heart out all day) won a tight match 1-0, Eddie scoring bravely following up a great shot from Jack. The other squad fought out a very exciting 4-4 draw, Gabe bagging a hat-trick and Hugo scoring the other goal. The Foxes staged a remarkable come-back in this match scoring twice in the last thirty seconds to warm up the spectators on the touchline.
In the second set of matches Mr B's squad won again, this time 2-0, with goals from Eddie (a long raking shot) and Ben (waltzing through the defence to tuck the ball away in the corner). Andy's squad went down 2-5 in this match with Hugo scoring and the team benefitting from an own goal. Jamie played bravely in goal until he came off injured and Kris gamely donned the keeper's jersey for the first time to take his place. With Hugo off injured as well the team only had 6 players for a while and did well not to give up in this game.
The final set of matches brought a 1-2 defeat for Mr B's squad (Ben netting superbly by lobbing the keeper from a distance) and a 2-2 draw for the other squad (Hugo scoring both and Tom W distinguishing himself with two superb saves). The Foxes pressed for a win in this game but couldn't quite force another goal.
All in all a great day and honours even with Rockleaze - 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Next week we take on Ashley Down at Redland Green full of confidence. A big thanks to all supporters for braving the cold on Saturday. Hopefully we will be enjoying better conditions soon!
Up the Foxes!
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