Y4 remain unbeaten against Clifton United 16 March

Despite missing a few of our regulars (party!) 16 Foxes turned up for the return fixture, at home, against Clifton United. The question on all spectators’ lips was could the quality of the football live up to the fantastic sunny spring day? The spectators were not to be disappointed!

Green Squad: Brody, Matthew Y, Caston, Caleb, Joseph, Stanley, Sam, Tee-Jay

Match 1
In the first game Caston took guard between the posts, Brody and Caleb in defence, Joseph and Tee-Jay in midfield, Stanley and Sam up front and Matthew on the subs’ bench. From the kick-off the Foxes applied long periods of pressure on the Clifton defence. Many chances were created but Clifton United's goalkeeper was in terrific form, making many point blank saves from Stanley, Joseph and Tee-Jay. Clifton were dangerous on the break, particularly from their goal keeper’s long kicks which put the Foxes defence and goalie under a great deal of pressure. Stanley finally scored the equaliser.
Result: Foxes 1: Clifton 1.

Match 2
In the second game Tee-Jay started in goal, Matthew and Caleb in defence, Brody and Joseph mid-field, Stanley and Caston in attack. The Foxes were quickly into their stride with Stanley scoring early to settle the team's nerves. The mid-field of Joseph and Brody worked really hard to create plenty of chances for the forwards and Matthew played a sweeping role in defence, snuffing out Clifton's attacks. Tee-Jay and Matthew eventually swapped positions and Sam came off the subs’ bench to replace Stanley. Joseph created all sorts of problems for Clifton's defence with his close ball control and dribbling. Joseph was rewarded with two goals to make it 2-0 then 3-0 to the Foxes. A great result.
Result: Foxes 3: Clifton 0.

White Squad: Rohan, Eddie, Billy, Ludo, Josh, Oskar, William LP, Mini-Matt

Match 1
A frantic start from the Foxes created a bombardment of chances against a resilient Clifton defence. The mini dynamo that is Matt commanded the right wing creating cross after cross for the strike force of Ludo and Billy (who were joined regularly from the back by our defender WLP!!). Oskar helped to snuff out any midfield threat with Eddie ensuring all was tight at the back. Whilst Rohan in goal didn't have much to do in terms of shot stopping, his kick outs were decisive in penetrating the Clifton midfield.

The Foxes’ breakthrough finally came with a tactical switch, bringing Josh on for WLP, moving Oskar to the back and getting Josh to provide some typically robust intervention in the middle. A lovely passing move by pretty much all of the Foxes team saw Ludo finally smash the ball into the Clifton net at 8 minutes. The rest of the game saw the Foxes grow in confidence and concentration, not allowing the Clifton team any chances.
Result: Foxes 1: Clifton 0.

Match 2
Game 2 saw us up against a stronger Clifton side with a couple of their star players on the pitch including an excellent goalkeeper. However, the Foxes had really settled into their stride and produced a fantastic display of passing, awareness and teamwork.

Rohan was a little busier in this game and once again his fantastic kick outs were vital in the Foxes’ attack. Eddie and Billy were confident and solid at the back, never once panicking in the face of the Clifton attack. Midfield and attack ebbed and flowed with Mini Matt once more instrumental down the right; Ludo and Josh powering through the middle, and Oskar providing some neat passing play with WLP whose speed constantly troubled the opposition.

The goals were beautiful. Ludo, with a mazy run and lovely touch of skill managed to score in the first minute. The goalie didn't stand a chance. The second goal soon followed after great interplay between the Foxes’ midfield and attack, Ludo providing the final killer pass for Josh to tap in at the far post.
Result: Foxes 2: Clifton 0.


A great game played against a Clifton side who didn't let their heads drop and gave us 2 challenging games, both played in a friendly and sportsmanlike way. Man of the match was a difficult one, but given to Mini Matt for his tireless running, precision passing and enthusiasm.

Well done to all the lads! Thank you to all the Foxes players who really worked hard in both games. Thanks must also go to Clifton United who were very sporting and friendly opponents.

Uncle Col’s Top Tips: your teamwork and passing is improving every week, keep up the concentration and don't be tempted to keep the ball too long, especially if you have an option to pass or shoot!!