Ok, we admit it.
It was cold.
-1 on the Official Foxy Freezo-meter.
3 inches of snow in Sophie McConnells garden.
Several mums and dads refused to get out from under the Duvet as the coaches drove by, picking up their eager Arctic Foxes.
What were most Rising 10 girls doing on that freezing saturday?
Staying in bed.
Playing some daft computer game
Finding a small brother to annoy.
Some even ventured out - to the shops.
Here is the Roll of Honour of 16 Brave Foxes who headed north, to the land of Frost and Falcons.
Ella Thrasher. Phoebe Marshall. Molly Hardwick. Paige Braithwaite. Sophie HarveyRich. Sophie McConnell. Sophie Cliff. Ok that's enough Sophies.
Anna Reynolds. Anna Davis. Emily Thomas. Emily Burbidge.
Marielle Madieu-Wedande. Bryony Wade. Emily Cowell.
Megan Gammack. Tia Francis.
They ran. They tackled.
They shot - and scored. They dived - and saved.
One or two even took off their ski jackets.
Now it wasn't just cold football. It was tough football.
Thornbury are the League Champs at the mo, the best in the district. And last time, you may recall, they got rather thrashed by the Foxes ( 14-2 in 2 matches!). This time all parties had been cancelled, top stars recruited, special training organised.
In two matches, the girls held the Foxy name up high.
One team saw Ella, Sophie C, Megan and Tia up front, smattering the Thornbury woodwork, making their (annoyingly good) goalie dive in the snow. Behind them, Anna R and Paige kept the back door closed. Anna R has earned herself a bit of a reputation in this department, and once again she can be proud of her tackling and clearing skills.
But Paige, or "Precision Paige" as she is now known, was a revelation. Her second outing for the foxes, and she tackled like an old timer. Nice one girl!
Occasionally the Falcons got through - but only to find Bryony "safe hands" Wade in goal. No chance.
Sophie, Tia and Ella learnt a lot up front, missing by inches, hitting the post. Eventually when Bryony came up to join them, the pressure told and the goal went in.
1-1 final score - top work girls.
On the other pitch, the frost soon melted in the heat of battle. Thornbury struck hard and accurately, beating a top class defence of Sophie HR, Phoebe and Marielle. Early in the second half, it was 4-0.
And this was when the Foxes proudest moment came.
Not content with coming out in the snow, the girls decided not to give in to defeat. They literally shouted at each other "come on, we can still do this". Phoebe and Sophie HR tackled harder, and cleared more carefully. Emily B deployed her famous "cannonball clearance" to devastating effect. Marielle made some scorching saves.
Emily T was everywhere, Anna D harried and tackled and ran.
Then, up front, Sophie Mac put in a shot made up of pure hunger. The goalie had no chance: 4-1.
"We CAN do this" they cried, and indeed they could. Sophie scored again, Emily hit the post, Anna D put in a fabulous shot and made it 4-3.
All round, a fabulous morning from an unpromising start. Great running, great tackling, several nice passes.
Player of the week is hard to pick. But from Team 1: for diving, saving, running and scoring - Bryony. From Team 2 : for urging on her teammates, defending and passing, running end to end and making several goals - Emily T.
But every girl who played today is a Foxy Hero.
Sunday 28 November 2010
Saturday 27 November 2010
SNOW NEWS
ALL HOME MATCHES ON THE DOWNS ARE OFF TODAY.
YEAR FIVE GIRLS AWAY TO (sunny and warm) THORNBURY - MATCH IS ON.
Training will take place for any keen Year Ones, Threes, Fours and Fives.
No football for Reception, Year Two or Year Six.
YEAR FIVE GIRLS AWAY TO (sunny and warm) THORNBURY - MATCH IS ON.
Training will take place for any keen Year Ones, Threes, Fours and Fives.
No football for Reception, Year Two or Year Six.
Friday 26 November 2010
SNOW NEWS
The good news is - it's snowing!
We shall conduct an early pitch inspection tomorrow morning but in all likelihood matches and training will go ahead as usual.
Watch this space...
In the meantime, Ashley Down's Year Threes have called off - so Foxes Year Threes will be training again.
We shall conduct an early pitch inspection tomorrow morning but in all likelihood matches and training will go ahead as usual.
Watch this space...
In the meantime, Ashley Down's Year Threes have called off - so Foxes Year Threes will be training again.
Sunday 21 November 2010
Foxy Footie Fiesta Fun 2010
A freezing morning.
The Downs wet and muddy with days of rain.
Did that stop the Fabulous Female Foxes from coming out to play?
57 foxettes turned out for the best ever Fiesta Saturday, and the chance to train with England Internationals and Bristol Academy Pros Corinne Yorston and Annie Heatherson
The girls did The Foxes proud. Corinne and Annie said they were amazed to see such enthusiasm on such a cold day, and were impressed by the passing and running.
It was great to see so many new faces, (in more ways than one!) and we look forward to welcoming back all the new Foxes to training next Saturday on the Downs!
The Downs wet and muddy with days of rain.
Did that stop the Fabulous Female Foxes from coming out to play?
57 foxettes turned out for the best ever Fiesta Saturday, and the chance to train with England Internationals and Bristol Academy Pros Corinne Yorston and Annie Heatherson
From reception all the way through Y6, the Foxes learnt new passing skills and even headers from two of Bristol's finest players.
Here's a report from one of the Y5 team, Sophie HR:
The Foxy Girls Footie Fiesta was extremely fun. I really enjoyed it because I knew that lots of girls, age 4-11, were being inspired and taught to play football and that maybe some of the girls that we saw at the fiesta may one day become professional footballers and teach some girls to play football and inspire them like the pros that came from Bristol Academy WFC. I think that everybody did really well, especially the new receptions, and I am very thankful to all who organised all that and all who came along!
The professionals were really nice and taught us without saying ‘That was rubbish!’ - which is harder than it sounds.
The professionals were really nice and taught us without saying ‘That was rubbish!’ - which is harder than it sounds.
Girls Can’t What?
Think again...............................
These are some training shots:
And they got muddy and Foxy into the bargain.
The girls did The Foxes proud. Corinne and Annie said they were amazed to see such enthusiasm on such a cold day, and were impressed by the passing and running.
It was great to see so many new faces, (in more ways than one!) and we look forward to welcoming back all the new Foxes to training next Saturday on the Downs!
Wednesday 17 November 2010
SUPER SOCCER SATURDAY - FOR GIRLS
Two of England's womens' soccer stars will join in the fun at the Foxes Footie Fiesta this Saturday (Nov20).
The Foxes are encouraging all girls to take part - learn some footie skills, get your face painted and enjoy some snacks.
The fun starts at 10am and will wind up at about 11.30am with the chance to chat to our England ladies, take pictures and eat cake.
See you there.
The Foxes are encouraging all girls to take part - learn some footie skills, get your face painted and enjoy some snacks.
The fun starts at 10am and will wind up at about 11.30am with the chance to chat to our England ladies, take pictures and eat cake.
See you there.
Monday 15 November 2010
Yr 5 Boys vs Shire Colts, 13th November
Four games, four wins, 18 goals for, 2 against. It's as if the success of the year 5 girls is just forcing the boys to go just one better. Well, can you imagine the playground otherwise?
After a little bit of too-ing and fro-ing in terms of exactly where the games would be played, 20 Foxes (again one better than the girls....)travelled to Sea Mills Park.
Graham was back, after a whole range of excuses of varying quality had kept him away over the previous few Saturdays, and coached his team to 5-2 and 4-0 victories. In the first game Raul bagged two and Omar three in a convincing win. The second game saw no let up in effort, passing and domination and the Foxes were rewarded with a clean sheet and two more goals for Omar, and one each for Joey and Jack C. Archie's complaints about being in goal with little to do for both games can still be heard.
Andy's lot started strongly with a fabulous goal involving Ollie K, Sonny and a great finish from Alec and then just got better and better. Ollie k scored two (the first another belter from the edge of the area)and young Danny three (his first goals of the season as the coach reminded him) including the goal of the game (which means it must have been pretty good)which involved beating three players and slotting a long range shot into the top corner. 6-0. The second game ended 3-0 with Sonny collecting a well-deserved hatrick.
The coaches could not ask for more and all the players did the Foxes proud with the quality of the football being a joy to watch.
Players of the week were Raul and Alec.
After a little bit of too-ing and fro-ing in terms of exactly where the games would be played, 20 Foxes (again one better than the girls....)travelled to Sea Mills Park.
Graham was back, after a whole range of excuses of varying quality had kept him away over the previous few Saturdays, and coached his team to 5-2 and 4-0 victories. In the first game Raul bagged two and Omar three in a convincing win. The second game saw no let up in effort, passing and domination and the Foxes were rewarded with a clean sheet and two more goals for Omar, and one each for Joey and Jack C. Archie's complaints about being in goal with little to do for both games can still be heard.
Andy's lot started strongly with a fabulous goal involving Ollie K, Sonny and a great finish from Alec and then just got better and better. Ollie k scored two (the first another belter from the edge of the area)and young Danny three (his first goals of the season as the coach reminded him) including the goal of the game (which means it must have been pretty good)which involved beating three players and slotting a long range shot into the top corner. 6-0. The second game ended 3-0 with Sonny collecting a well-deserved hatrick.
The coaches could not ask for more and all the players did the Foxes proud with the quality of the football being a joy to watch.
Players of the week were Raul and Alec.
Buccaneers Bitten by Year 5 Foxes!
"There's nothing more satisfying than winning a local derby," said Sir Alex Ferguson, last week. For the first time in my life, I find myself agreeing with the man.
Y5 Foxes against Bishop Rd Girls is becoming a bit of a derby. The crowds are huge and noisy. Many of the players go the same parties and clubs. If you live in BS6 you have to choose your team.
We put out two eight-a-side teams and we still had subs on the bench. Yes 19 Foxettes turned out for the big day, and - let's do the numbers first - won a handsome victory. Won 3, lost 1; Scored 4, conceded 2. Whichever way you cut it, the Foxes won it!
Jo "The Motivator" Davis led out a strong team of Issy, Bryony, Anna R, Sophie C, Erin, Sophie M, Emily T, Ella T, Molly H and Sacha. Two very closely fought games got underway edgily, but up front Molly, Sophie C, Emily T and Sophie M put some relentless running and passing together and got plenty of shots on target. Bishop Rd, it's fair to say, have been investing in their goalkeeping programme and several sure shots were saved. When Sophie M finally found the net, the Downs erupted. At the back Issy and Erin kept our goal clear, only conceding once in the second game. Issy's legendary goal kicks cleared the Foxes out of danger again and again, launching the ball overhead to start a fresh attack. In defence Ella and Bryony tackled and never gave up, keeping the goalies out of too much trouble.
Results: 1-0 Win, 2-1 Win. Great games girls.
With Dave this week were Marielle, Abby, Sophie HR, Megan, Tia, Phoebe, Anna D, Emily B, and Paige. It was Paige's first action in Foxy strip and the coaches have one thing to say. "Come again Paige, we love you!"
The first game was tough, end to end stuff, with plenty of foxy attacks saved, and plenty of doughty defending too. Marielle saved several cracking shots, Emily B deployed her trademark "cannonball" to great effect, Abby tackled incisively. But eventually the Foxes were caught in a goalmouth melee involving a shot, a hasty hand and a chilling whistle. A free kick was given outside the area, and the girls deployed their first ever Wall of Foxes. Scary to behold, even scarier to be in ( I'm told!). An amazing shot from the Bishop Rd Striker cleared the top of the wall and even an acrobatic leap from Marielle could only get a hand on the ball as it hit the roof of the net.
Unsurprisingly they came out in the second game hungry for revenge. Abby and Sophie HR read the game well at the back, anticipating attacks and cutting them off. Phoebe made a few scorching runs through the centre, Tia tackled and harried in midfield. Then, out of the blue, a move. Phoebe, to Tia - she's into space, finds Anna D, now Phoebe again as the Bishop Rd defence regroup. But the Foxes are too quick and when Anna D hits the netting - well. Ear Defenders time folks.
Results: 0-1 Loss, 1-0 Win Great attitude girls, coming back from that free kick.
Afterwards, a great tunnel of sportsmanship for the visiting side, much shaking of hands and patting of backs.
Player of the week?
For cracking goalkeeping, skillful midfield play, and most of all for swapping teams half way and playing anywhere on the park with a smile and some skill - IT'S ERIN!
Y5 Foxes against Bishop Rd Girls is becoming a bit of a derby. The crowds are huge and noisy. Many of the players go the same parties and clubs. If you live in BS6 you have to choose your team.
We put out two eight-a-side teams and we still had subs on the bench. Yes 19 Foxettes turned out for the big day, and - let's do the numbers first - won a handsome victory. Won 3, lost 1; Scored 4, conceded 2. Whichever way you cut it, the Foxes won it!
Jo "The Motivator" Davis led out a strong team of Issy, Bryony, Anna R, Sophie C, Erin, Sophie M, Emily T, Ella T, Molly H and Sacha. Two very closely fought games got underway edgily, but up front Molly, Sophie C, Emily T and Sophie M put some relentless running and passing together and got plenty of shots on target. Bishop Rd, it's fair to say, have been investing in their goalkeeping programme and several sure shots were saved. When Sophie M finally found the net, the Downs erupted. At the back Issy and Erin kept our goal clear, only conceding once in the second game. Issy's legendary goal kicks cleared the Foxes out of danger again and again, launching the ball overhead to start a fresh attack. In defence Ella and Bryony tackled and never gave up, keeping the goalies out of too much trouble.
Results: 1-0 Win, 2-1 Win. Great games girls.
With Dave this week were Marielle, Abby, Sophie HR, Megan, Tia, Phoebe, Anna D, Emily B, and Paige. It was Paige's first action in Foxy strip and the coaches have one thing to say. "Come again Paige, we love you!"
The first game was tough, end to end stuff, with plenty of foxy attacks saved, and plenty of doughty defending too. Marielle saved several cracking shots, Emily B deployed her trademark "cannonball" to great effect, Abby tackled incisively. But eventually the Foxes were caught in a goalmouth melee involving a shot, a hasty hand and a chilling whistle. A free kick was given outside the area, and the girls deployed their first ever Wall of Foxes. Scary to behold, even scarier to be in ( I'm told!). An amazing shot from the Bishop Rd Striker cleared the top of the wall and even an acrobatic leap from Marielle could only get a hand on the ball as it hit the roof of the net.
Unsurprisingly they came out in the second game hungry for revenge. Abby and Sophie HR read the game well at the back, anticipating attacks and cutting them off. Phoebe made a few scorching runs through the centre, Tia tackled and harried in midfield. Then, out of the blue, a move. Phoebe, to Tia - she's into space, finds Anna D, now Phoebe again as the Bishop Rd defence regroup. But the Foxes are too quick and when Anna D hits the netting - well. Ear Defenders time folks.
Results: 0-1 Loss, 1-0 Win Great attitude girls, coming back from that free kick.
Afterwards, a great tunnel of sportsmanship for the visiting side, much shaking of hands and patting of backs.
Player of the week?
For cracking goalkeeping, skillful midfield play, and most of all for swapping teams half way and playing anywhere on the park with a smile and some skill - IT'S ERIN!
Saturday 13 November 2010
Year 5 Boys - 13th November - Match Update
Hi - still no confirmation from Shire Colts that their pitch will or will not be playable, so please meet on the Downs no later that 09.45 this morning so that we can either travel down together or be ready to play at home. Any questions please ring Andy on his mobile.
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