Y5 Foxes stutter in three-way fixture against Rockleaze and Long Ashton
The Foxes faced their fourth fixture in as many weeks and the first away games of the season. With Rockleaze only able to muster one team, Long Ashton were invited to join in what was to become a three-way fixture. Like Rockleaze, Long Ashton play league football and turned up with 2 squads. The Foxes saw Billy return to fitness and uncertainty over numbers meant our squad was again bolstered by Monty and Jude from Y4.
Rob’s Squad:
Brody, Matthew, William W, Billy, Eddie, Jarnell, Ewan, Tee-Jay, Joseph, William LP.
Formation for today's games is again 2-3-1 hoping to have a strong mid field, keep it tight at the back and attack quickly using the best forward player as the lone striker.
Match 1
Started the first game with Brodie in goal, Matthew and Billy in defence, Ewan, Eddy and William LP in mid field and Joseph operating as striker.
Result 0-3 to Rockleaze.
Match 2
In the second game against another Rockleaze side Matthew played most of the game in goal. William LP scored twice with Joesph and Eddy also grabbing goals.
Result 4-1 to the Foxes.
Match 3
In the final match against Long Ashton the game was evenly balanced with probably the Foxes slightly deserving a win. However, the result finished 0-0.
Simon’ Squad:
Rohan, Oskar, Jack, Jude, Monty, John, Josh, Stanley, Harrison.
Delays caused by setting up pitches and trying to make sense of who was to play whom, meant that yet again we did not have chance for a proper warm up. Again we started slowly and this time never really got into our stride. Perhaps it was a fixture too far.
Match 1
The first match saw us take on a Long Ashton A squad that consisted of a team of mixed ages, including some that seemed very mature. Long Ashton started very well playing a good passing game with the benefit of the sloping pitch. Rohan was strong in goal, Jack and Oskar secure in defence and John, Josh, Harrison and Stanley provided what should have been a potent attack. But something did not quite click. Perhaps we were put off by new and bigger opposition. Whatever happened, we seemed to hesitate when we would normally challenge strongly. We also stuttered to get our passing and flowing attacks going. In the first half we went behind to a soft goal when Long Ashton took a corner and we were caught ball –watching. We improved in the second half and could have scored on several occasions including a long strike from Harrison that whistled over bar with the goalkeeper beaten. Rohan made some good saves and everyone pulled together but it was frustrating to see us lose against a team we could have beaten.
Result: Foxes 0: Long Ashton 1
Match 2
The second match was against the Long Ashton B squad. Monty took a turn in goal and Jude came on to show another strong midfield display. This time the Foxes played better but again their passing was not as strong as normal. Several chances went begging and frustration crept into the team. Against the run of play, we then went behind when a soft toe-poke from 15 m rolled into the goal. It was a shot Monty would normally have dealt with very easily but had left because Jack had told him to. At least they both saw the funny side of it later. At half time the Foxes all knew that they were the better team but just could not turn pressure into the breakthrough we needed. More chances followed but it was not to be. If last week we nearly thrashed a team 0-0, then this week we nearly thrashed a team 0-1. One we most definitely should have won.
Result: Foxes 0: Long Ashton 1
Match 3
The final match was against one of the Rockleaze Rangers teams. Again it was a team that any other day we would have filled our boots against. Again, we made it really hard work. Rohan and Oskar shared the goalkeeping duties and Monty partnered Jack in defence. John, Jude, Josh Harrison and Stanley took turns to provide our midfield and strike force. Monty deserves a special mention for a fantastic display in defence, snuffing out any attack and always looking to play in to the midfield and attack. The game followed a now familiar pattern of creating plenty of chance but never quite getting the goals we deserved. The only goal of the game came when Rohan crossed for Josh to take a shot. The keeper got in the way but it rebounded and Josh followed up to put it in the back of the net. Not the scoreline we deserved but at last the Foxes got some reward for their hard work.
Result: Foxes 1: Rockleaze Rangers 0
Man of the Match:
Tee-Jay for brilliant all-round performance
Matthew for a superb save when in goal and for playing on when winded.
Monty for peerless defensive display
Played 6, won 2 drew 1 lost 3
Monday 12 December 2011
Sunday 11 December 2011
BSYL - Yr 6 - 10th December
The Whites travelled to Golden Hill Sonics to play the league leaders for the second time in quick succession. Again it was a close and thrilling match with the home side coming out 3-2 on top. The Foxes led 1-0 at half time when Sam Lawes shot low in the bottom corner to finish a swift counter-attack. The Sonics equalised early in the second half when their striker was put clean through and finally beat Owen, who again had made some great, often brave, saves. An own goal gave the Sonics the lead shortly afterwards when a byline cutback took a deflection and spun in. Their third goal was created by a beautiful through pass which was well finished.
At this stage, 3-1 really didn't reflect the ebb and flow of the game. We had chances of our own with Joey forcing the very good Sonics keeper into a number of saves. We kept pressing, Joey hit the post and finally Harri scored a well-taken late goal to reduce the deficit, but time ran out, and Golden Hill secured the win.
The Sonics are a good side who play well on the break but over two games the Whites have pretty much matched them and perhaps deserved a point or two. Captain's armband for the next game was awarded to Joey for a hard working and well-disciplined performance.
The Greens hosted Ingleside and in a hard fought contest the visitors were unlucky to go down 11-1. The Foxes came out of the blocks the quickest and took the lead through a fine corner from Ollie C. which was volleyed home by Danny. Jack then provided a fine cross from the left for Danny to score his second. Danny then become provider putting Max through to score. Jack C. then dribbled through 5 players to thump one home from the edge of the box. Ian, who was playing down the right wing, then crossed for Harry to finish well at the near post. Half time. The foxes started well in the second half with Max passing to Danny who passed to Ollie C. who passed to Jack who scored his second. It looked a lot like football. Ingleside scored a good goal on the break and with their heads never dropping looked dangerous and the Foxes were thankful for good work by Archie in goal to not concede another, but a string of goals from Danny, Ollie C. Harry and Jack C. Twice rounded of an 11-1 victory.
The coaches were very pleased with all the squad although we did lose our shape in the second half as we were stretched by boys pushing too far forward trying to get on the score sheet. Jack T. won the captains armband with a faultless display at the back in the second half.
Well done Jack, and all he boys.
At this stage, 3-1 really didn't reflect the ebb and flow of the game. We had chances of our own with Joey forcing the very good Sonics keeper into a number of saves. We kept pressing, Joey hit the post and finally Harri scored a well-taken late goal to reduce the deficit, but time ran out, and Golden Hill secured the win.
The Sonics are a good side who play well on the break but over two games the Whites have pretty much matched them and perhaps deserved a point or two. Captain's armband for the next game was awarded to Joey for a hard working and well-disciplined performance.
The Greens hosted Ingleside and in a hard fought contest the visitors were unlucky to go down 11-1. The Foxes came out of the blocks the quickest and took the lead through a fine corner from Ollie C. which was volleyed home by Danny. Jack then provided a fine cross from the left for Danny to score his second. Danny then become provider putting Max through to score. Jack C. then dribbled through 5 players to thump one home from the edge of the box. Ian, who was playing down the right wing, then crossed for Harry to finish well at the near post. Half time. The foxes started well in the second half with Max passing to Danny who passed to Ollie C. who passed to Jack who scored his second. It looked a lot like football. Ingleside scored a good goal on the break and with their heads never dropping looked dangerous and the Foxes were thankful for good work by Archie in goal to not concede another, but a string of goals from Danny, Ollie C. Harry and Jack C. Twice rounded of an 11-1 victory.
The coaches were very pleased with all the squad although we did lose our shape in the second half as we were stretched by boys pushing too far forward trying to get on the score sheet. Jack T. won the captains armband with a faultless display at the back in the second half.
Well done Jack, and all he boys.
Y3/4 Girls March On
A change of match day, and fresh opposition, but the Y3/4 Girls continue to go from strength to strength.
Today we played 2 matches against Bristol Ladies Union away at Coombe Dingle.
Lack of availability had restricted us to just 7 players, one of whom had got out of her sick bed to pull on the gloves and keep goal.
As it was we started our 1st match a player down, but it didn't really affect things as the girls were soon into their stylish passing game. Playing only 1 defender meant that Molly had to do an exceptional job in organising those in front of her, making sure they were all able to get back and help when required.
Lily bossed the midfield and with Ella and Lulu on the wings, Simran was given plenty of service up front.
Betty had relatively little to do in goal, but produced a couple of fine stops, and demonstrated great recycling of the ball.
Eventually the pressure told and the Foxes took a deserved lead, and so the match finished 1-0.
The 2 BLU's teams then played against each other. Due to uneven team numbers Betty stayed in goal and kept a clean sheet for the BLU bibs team, who expressed their thanks at having a 'professional goalie'!
The arrival of Ruby DR brought the Foxes up to full strength, and resulted in a 7-0 victory over the BLU bibs team, including a Hat trick for Sim and a well taken goal for Lily.
It was great to see such control and clever passing throughout the team, who really are coming together as a squad. They thoroughly deserved the result which sees them remain unbeaten.
Today we played 2 matches against Bristol Ladies Union away at Coombe Dingle.
Lack of availability had restricted us to just 7 players, one of whom had got out of her sick bed to pull on the gloves and keep goal.
As it was we started our 1st match a player down, but it didn't really affect things as the girls were soon into their stylish passing game. Playing only 1 defender meant that Molly had to do an exceptional job in organising those in front of her, making sure they were all able to get back and help when required.
Lily bossed the midfield and with Ella and Lulu on the wings, Simran was given plenty of service up front.
Betty had relatively little to do in goal, but produced a couple of fine stops, and demonstrated great recycling of the ball.
Eventually the pressure told and the Foxes took a deserved lead, and so the match finished 1-0.
The 2 BLU's teams then played against each other. Due to uneven team numbers Betty stayed in goal and kept a clean sheet for the BLU bibs team, who expressed their thanks at having a 'professional goalie'!
The arrival of Ruby DR brought the Foxes up to full strength, and resulted in a 7-0 victory over the BLU bibs team, including a Hat trick for Sim and a well taken goal for Lily.
It was great to see such control and clever passing throughout the team, who really are coming together as a squad. They thoroughly deserved the result which sees them remain unbeaten.
Saturday 10 December 2011
Y2 v Rockleaze Rangers (H)
A home game to Rockleaze and the first real lesson in organisation and passing given to the young Foxes. Despite this, they didn't stop running and battling for the entire morning.
It was a cold icy morning, with the pitch only being passed fit minutes before kick-off - the puddles on the Downs were still frozen We decided to keep people moving and play two long games of 20 minutes each way.
The 'red' game was one of the most extraordinary that we have played this year. Rockleaze started strongly and should have scored - and would have but for Xabi's heroics in goal. After five minutes, a break on the right by Acer, a perfect cross and a wonderful first-time finish by Samuel gave the excited Foxes the lead. It got better - after another five minutes, Acer again broke free and a cool finish doubled the lead. If only it was 10 minutes a half... Rockleaze came back strongly, and at the half time point had reveresed to two goal deficit to lead 4-2.
The second half continued in the same vein, with Rockleaze passing the ball well, and increased their lead to 7-2, but back came the Foxes! In a 10 minute period, first Acer, then Samuel, and then Xabi got the score back to 7-5. But the comeback of comebacks was not to be and Rockleaze extended their lead to a deserved 11-5 win.
The 'blue' game was run in parallel against an equally strong Rockleaze team. The fact that they played for 40 minutes gave the scoreline a rather inflated feel, but to their credit, the Foxes didn't give up and battled to the end with some strong midfield and defensive performances.
It was a cold icy morning, with the pitch only being passed fit minutes before kick-off - the puddles on the Downs were still frozen We decided to keep people moving and play two long games of 20 minutes each way.
The 'red' game was one of the most extraordinary that we have played this year. Rockleaze started strongly and should have scored - and would have but for Xabi's heroics in goal. After five minutes, a break on the right by Acer, a perfect cross and a wonderful first-time finish by Samuel gave the excited Foxes the lead. It got better - after another five minutes, Acer again broke free and a cool finish doubled the lead. If only it was 10 minutes a half... Rockleaze came back strongly, and at the half time point had reveresed to two goal deficit to lead 4-2.
The second half continued in the same vein, with Rockleaze passing the ball well, and increased their lead to 7-2, but back came the Foxes! In a 10 minute period, first Acer, then Samuel, and then Xabi got the score back to 7-5. But the comeback of comebacks was not to be and Rockleaze extended their lead to a deserved 11-5 win.
The 'blue' game was run in parallel against an equally strong Rockleaze team. The fact that they played for 40 minutes gave the scoreline a rather inflated feel, but to their credit, the Foxes didn't give up and battled to the end with some strong midfield and defensive performances.
Foxes Yr 5 v Rockleaze away 10th Dec .
The first proper frost of the winter was there to welcome the Foxes at Rockleaze on Saturday.
A good turn out from the boys and we had enough for two strong sides to take on a strong Rockleaze outfit. A pitch inspection meant that kick off had to be delayed so the boys were kept busy with some training drills and fitness work. At last we were given the go ahead to play.
Colin’s squad. Josh, Jarnell, Joseph, Harrison, TJ, William W, Matthew Y, Oscar
Game 1
A real game of 2 halves with the foxes playing uphill and fighting off an early Rockleare onslaught. Some good defending at the back, with Oscar providing some firm tackles and sending the ball up to our strike force of Josh, Joseph and Harrison. The foxes started testing the Rockleaze defence who stood firm with some excellent defending. Foxes son broke the deadlock with a great corner from Joseph which was volleyed over the defence by Josh and into the goal. This was soon followed up with another goal, starting with a powerful run on the left form Harrison, ball to Josh who crossed to Joseph who had found a great position on the penalty spot to slot in number 2. Our midfield of Jarnell , and William worked hard to keep the ball away from the Rockleaze team, Matthew kept out any threat in defence and when needed TJ was a safe pair of hands in goal.
The second half started brightly for the Foxes with more probing at the Rockleaze defence, however Rockleaze got a goal back with a sublime lob over our unfortunate keeper, Matthew, who stood no chance. Unfortunately this seemed to shake the foxes as the next rockleaze attack resulted in another goal.. The boys showed great character to not let their heads drop and the game played out to a 2-2 draw. A great game to watch.
Game 2
Game 2 was a cracker to watch. 8 a-side meant no subs and some cold , tired foxes played well. It was end to end stuff. 0-0 was the final result, mainly due to some outstanding goal keeping from TJ, who showed a great fearlessness from a lot of Rockleaze attacks. Matthew, who was in goal in the first half made a fantastic save only for the ball to be kicked from his hands and into the net. The ref decided to disallow the goal .Foxes tried hard to score but couldn’t find a way through the Rockleaze defence
2 good results today boys on a cold day. You played well as a team. Remember to keep your concentration and work hard for each other as you will be unbeatable. As always there were many contenders for man of the match. Today Jarnell gets it for his enthusiastic and ever improving skill in midfield and for making a couple of match saving tackles.
Thanks to the parents who remained patient whilst waiting for the pitch to thaw and your ever present support and encouragement for the boys
Rob's Squad: William LP, Jack, Jamie, Caston, Henry, Eddy, Stanley
Game 1
We started with now the familiar starting formation of 2-3-1 with Stanley playing the lone strikers role; Henry centre mid field; Caston and Eddy playing alongside Henry; Jack and Jamie in defence and Willian LP in goal. The Foxes started the game confidently, the midfield working hard to support Stanley when the Foxes were attacking but also backing up Jack and Jamie when the Foxes were called upon to defend. Stanley was proving to be very dangerous up front, always making himself available to receive a quick ball, turning defence quickly into attack, often supported by Henry making surging runs from midfield, whilst Caston and Eddy kept a firm grip in the centre of the park. There were not too many clear cut chances for either side in the first half but Stanley put the Foxes 1-0 up by half time. In the second half, Eddy swpped positions with William LP in goal. Rockleaze were now a little more threatening playing down the slight slope and the Foxes had to defend well. Eddy pulled off a magnificent save to deny Rockleaze and keep the Foxes in front. Conceding a goal could well have seen Rockleasze turn the game around but Eddy's magnificent save seemed to spur on the Foxes , with Stanley scoring his second goal. The thoroughly entertaining game ended Foxes 2 Rockleaze 0.
Game 2
In the second game we changed the goal keeping position again with Henry taking on the goal keeping duties for the first half. This Rockleaze team looked a little stronger than the first, passing the ball well and always streching the Foxes mid field and defence. Perhaps the Foxes were slightly prone to standing off Rockleaze and letting them run with the ball instead of tackling and making their presence felt. Henry played very well in goal but we changed the goal keeper again at half time to bring Henry back in an outfield position to try to strengthen midfield. Caston in particularly was becoming stronger as the game progressed, making some notable runs from mid field and providing great passes for Stanley and Henry to run on to but Willian LP was being kept very busy in goal with Jack and Jamie finding themselves increasingly pegged back in defence. The final score flattered Rockleaze a little with the Foxes loosing 4 goals to nil.
Man of the Match: Caston for putting in two good performances and getting stronger as the games progressed.
The first proper frost of the winter was there to welcome the Foxes at Rockleaze on Saturday.
A good turn out from the boys and we had enough for two strong sides to take on a strong Rockleaze outfit. A pitch inspection meant that kick off had to be delayed so the boys were kept busy with some training drills and fitness work. At last we were given the go ahead to play.
Colin’s squad. Josh, Jarnell, Joseph, Harrison, TJ, William W, Matthew Y, Oscar
Game 1
A real game of 2 halves with the foxes playing uphill and fighting off an early Rockleare onslaught. Some good defending at the back, with Oscar providing some firm tackles and sending the ball up to our strike force of Josh, Joseph and Harrison. The foxes started testing the Rockleaze defence who stood firm with some excellent defending. Foxes son broke the deadlock with a great corner from Joseph which was volleyed over the defence by Josh and into the goal. This was soon followed up with another goal, starting with a powerful run on the left form Harrison, ball to Josh who crossed to Joseph who had found a great position on the penalty spot to slot in number 2. Our midfield of Jarnell , and William worked hard to keep the ball away from the Rockleaze team, Matthew kept out any threat in defence and when needed TJ was a safe pair of hands in goal.
The second half started brightly for the Foxes with more probing at the Rockleaze defence, however Rockleaze got a goal back with a sublime lob over our unfortunate keeper, Matthew, who stood no chance. Unfortunately this seemed to shake the foxes as the next rockleaze attack resulted in another goal.. The boys showed great character to not let their heads drop and the game played out to a 2-2 draw. A great game to watch.
Game 2
Game 2 was a cracker to watch. 8 a-side meant no subs and some cold , tired foxes played well. It was end to end stuff. 0-0 was the final result, mainly due to some outstanding goal keeping from TJ, who showed a great fearlessness from a lot of Rockleaze attacks. Matthew, who was in goal in the first half made a fantastic save only for the ball to be kicked from his hands and into the net. The ref decided to disallow the goal .Foxes tried hard to score but couldn’t find a way through the Rockleaze defence
2 good results today boys on a cold day. You played well as a team. Remember to keep your concentration and work hard for each other as you will be unbeatable. As always there were many contenders for man of the match. Today Jarnell gets it for his enthusiastic and ever improving skill in midfield and for making a couple of match saving tackles.
Thanks to the parents who remained patient whilst waiting for the pitch to thaw and your ever present support and encouragement for the boys
Rob's Squad: William LP, Jack, Jamie, Caston, Henry, Eddy, Stanley
Game 1
We started with now the familiar starting formation of 2-3-1 with Stanley playing the lone strikers role; Henry centre mid field; Caston and Eddy playing alongside Henry; Jack and Jamie in defence and Willian LP in goal. The Foxes started the game confidently, the midfield working hard to support Stanley when the Foxes were attacking but also backing up Jack and Jamie when the Foxes were called upon to defend. Stanley was proving to be very dangerous up front, always making himself available to receive a quick ball, turning defence quickly into attack, often supported by Henry making surging runs from midfield, whilst Caston and Eddy kept a firm grip in the centre of the park. There were not too many clear cut chances for either side in the first half but Stanley put the Foxes 1-0 up by half time. In the second half, Eddy swpped positions with William LP in goal. Rockleaze were now a little more threatening playing down the slight slope and the Foxes had to defend well. Eddy pulled off a magnificent save to deny Rockleaze and keep the Foxes in front. Conceding a goal could well have seen Rockleasze turn the game around but Eddy's magnificent save seemed to spur on the Foxes , with Stanley scoring his second goal. The thoroughly entertaining game ended Foxes 2 Rockleaze 0.
Game 2
In the second game we changed the goal keeping position again with Henry taking on the goal keeping duties for the first half. This Rockleaze team looked a little stronger than the first, passing the ball well and always streching the Foxes mid field and defence. Perhaps the Foxes were slightly prone to standing off Rockleaze and letting them run with the ball instead of tackling and making their presence felt. Henry played very well in goal but we changed the goal keeper again at half time to bring Henry back in an outfield position to try to strengthen midfield. Caston in particularly was becoming stronger as the game progressed, making some notable runs from mid field and providing great passes for Stanley and Henry to run on to but Willian LP was being kept very busy in goal with Jack and Jamie finding themselves increasingly pegged back in defence. The final score flattered Rockleaze a little with the Foxes loosing 4 goals to nil.
Man of the Match: Caston for putting in two good performances and getting stronger as the games progressed.
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