We are learning fast! This week Year 2s played two matches against Shire Colts in their last fixture for a few weeks. Over two close games, our squads tackled and passed like never before against a strong Shire Colts side.
In the first match, Shire Colts quickly moved into a 3-0 lead and we feared the worst. Then, led from the back by Sam G and Dom, the Foxes fought back with Sam D fearless all over the pitch. Goals from Monty and India closed the gap but unfortunately time ran out before we could find an equaliser. In the second game, the opposite happened - Josh and Ben put the Foxes into an early lead and then the team survived a Shire Colts fightback to squeak home the winners. Special mention to two recent recruits, Ella and Jack B, who epitomised the team's development with their confident, committed play.
Sunday, 25 October 2009
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Year 5 away at Rockleaze - Saturday 24th October
Year 5 are playing Rockleaze & Golden Hill Sonics at 10am Stoke Lodge.
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Year Four Boys vs Rockleaze Rangers
Twenty Y4 boy foxes descended on Stoke Lodge for one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the season - Rockleaze away.
Graham's squad in the first match produced one of the most impressive victories in this year group's history, running out 2-1 winners. With ace new "signing" Joey on his Foxes debut, spraying the ball around like a Bristolian Steven Gerrard (or perhaps Frank Lampard, depending on your footballing point of view)the whole team followed his example and produced some passing and possession football which at times drew gasps and nods of admiration from the assembled masses. Goals from Danny and Joey set up the victory, while Archie had a typically solid performance in goal to contain the Rockleaze efforts on goal. The Rockleaze goal came with the last kick of the game, with yet another of the deflected own goals from a corner which are something of an unlucky speciality for this year group.
The second match proved a tougher affair, as the Foxes struggled to keep possession and defend the swift Rockleaze attacks. The score was 0-1 at half time, but three further goals were quickly conceded in the second half through a combination of an outnumbered defence and incisive Rockleaze finishing. To their great credit, the Foxes didn't let their heads drop, and got their just reward when Nicholas took on a good through ball, beat two defenders then finished at the second attempt after a rebound. From the hearty cheer that went up, anyone would have thought it was a last minute winner. The Foxes pressed until the end but ran out of time, and in the end Rockleaze were deserving winners. Particular plaudits to Nicholas for his goal and all round pacy efforts, and to Jack T, still a relative novice to Foxes matches but fearless in the tackle for the whole match.
Graham's squad in the first match produced one of the most impressive victories in this year group's history, running out 2-1 winners. With ace new "signing" Joey on his Foxes debut, spraying the ball around like a Bristolian Steven Gerrard (or perhaps Frank Lampard, depending on your footballing point of view)the whole team followed his example and produced some passing and possession football which at times drew gasps and nods of admiration from the assembled masses. Goals from Danny and Joey set up the victory, while Archie had a typically solid performance in goal to contain the Rockleaze efforts on goal. The Rockleaze goal came with the last kick of the game, with yet another of the deflected own goals from a corner which are something of an unlucky speciality for this year group.
The second match proved a tougher affair, as the Foxes struggled to keep possession and defend the swift Rockleaze attacks. The score was 0-1 at half time, but three further goals were quickly conceded in the second half through a combination of an outnumbered defence and incisive Rockleaze finishing. To their great credit, the Foxes didn't let their heads drop, and got their just reward when Nicholas took on a good through ball, beat two defenders then finished at the second attempt after a rebound. From the hearty cheer that went up, anyone would have thought it was a last minute winner. The Foxes pressed until the end but ran out of time, and in the end Rockleaze were deserving winners. Particular plaudits to Nicholas for his goal and all round pacy efforts, and to Jack T, still a relative novice to Foxes matches but fearless in the tackle for the whole match.
Sunday, 18 October 2009
Year 4 Girls Clip the Falcons Wings ( Sat Oct 17)
Yr 4 Foxettes v Thornbury Falcons (Away)
Played 4, won 2, lost 2, Total Goals 7-4 to the Foxes!
Another storming turnout on a bright sunny morning in Thornbury and for once, a club that could match us for numbers, if not talent.
With 16 playing in the Green and White and 15 Thornbury Falcons up against us, we had two teams each and 4 matches. Thornbury fielded an A side and a B side (as I finally realised at the end!) and we put out two equally strong teams. Each won once and lost once, - both victories providing goal fests of 3-1 and 4-0.
There's the numbers, the real story though is that in 16 players there are now no passengers. We decided to try playing in new positions, seeing Anna R and Sophie HR playing up front for a change, nearly scoring! Sophie Mac and Phoebe took a turn in defence, although you can only keep a McConnell in a box for so long; soon we unleashed her and the boots and goals came flying.
Molly H had another scorching game, she's a fighter that one. Another well-deserved goal gave her two in a row ( don't take it personally Linda - your absence seems to inspire!!). Sophie C, Molly, Megan and Tia no longer look new to the squad. Their shirts are worn, their boots muddy, their determination fierce. They've even started passing.
Sorry I can't mention everyone in dispatches - there are so many of you now! But there must be space for Anna D's magnificent hatrick, which has to earn her PLAYER OF THE WEEK.
Great enthusiasm, as ever, decent teamwork, plenty of hunger. Huge support cheered us all the way, and now the Director of Football tells me the girls are ready for advanced concepts like "shape", "control" and "through balls". Time for this coach to do some homework...
Played 4, won 2, lost 2, Total Goals 7-4 to the Foxes!
Another storming turnout on a bright sunny morning in Thornbury and for once, a club that could match us for numbers, if not talent.
With 16 playing in the Green and White and 15 Thornbury Falcons up against us, we had two teams each and 4 matches. Thornbury fielded an A side and a B side (as I finally realised at the end!) and we put out two equally strong teams. Each won once and lost once, - both victories providing goal fests of 3-1 and 4-0.
There's the numbers, the real story though is that in 16 players there are now no passengers. We decided to try playing in new positions, seeing Anna R and Sophie HR playing up front for a change, nearly scoring! Sophie Mac and Phoebe took a turn in defence, although you can only keep a McConnell in a box for so long; soon we unleashed her and the boots and goals came flying.
Molly H had another scorching game, she's a fighter that one. Another well-deserved goal gave her two in a row ( don't take it personally Linda - your absence seems to inspire!!). Sophie C, Molly, Megan and Tia no longer look new to the squad. Their shirts are worn, their boots muddy, their determination fierce. They've even started passing.
Sorry I can't mention everyone in dispatches - there are so many of you now! But there must be space for Anna D's magnificent hatrick, which has to earn her PLAYER OF THE WEEK.
Great enthusiasm, as ever, decent teamwork, plenty of hunger. Huge support cheered us all the way, and now the Director of Football tells me the girls are ready for advanced concepts like "shape", "control" and "through balls". Time for this coach to do some homework...
Year 6 in goal fest with Rockleaze
The Year 6 boys enjoyed two high scoring games against Rockleaze on the Downs this Saturday (17 October).
Playing 8-a-side we played two half hour matches (15 minutes each way). In the first the Foxes stormed to a 3-0 lead inside two minutes but Rockleaze fought hard to contain a rampant Foxes attacking force. At half time the Foxes led 5-0 with goals by Gabe, Oliver W, Jack and two from Ben. In the second half Rockleaze rallied and scored a late consolation for a final score of 5-1 to the Foxes.
In the second game the first half came alive with less than five minutes to go. The Foxes were leading 1-0 from a penalty coolly converted by Gabe after the goalie saved his first shot. Then in an extraordinary passage of play Rockleaze equalised, before the Foxes tucked away two more (Gabe and Eddie), then allowed Rockleaze to come back themselves to 3-3 before Oliver W and then Gabe (completing his hat-trick) made the half time score 5-3. Seven goals in just over four minutes meant the crowd got full entertainment! The second half was equally exciting: Rockleaze scored twice early on to level the scores at 5-5 before in the dying moments James Hardwick scored a lovely goal finishing a sweeping Foxes move. 6-5 to the Foxes in a memorable game.
As ever the matches were played in a great spirit against our friends at Rockleaze and we look forward to the return match later this season. Paul couldn't decide on a player of the week because everybody played so well, so a big well done to all who played: Sam, Adam, Oliver D, Ben, Eddie, Oliver W, Gabe, Joe, Jamie, James, Tom, Harvey and Jack.
Playing 8-a-side we played two half hour matches (15 minutes each way). In the first the Foxes stormed to a 3-0 lead inside two minutes but Rockleaze fought hard to contain a rampant Foxes attacking force. At half time the Foxes led 5-0 with goals by Gabe, Oliver W, Jack and two from Ben. In the second half Rockleaze rallied and scored a late consolation for a final score of 5-1 to the Foxes.
In the second game the first half came alive with less than five minutes to go. The Foxes were leading 1-0 from a penalty coolly converted by Gabe after the goalie saved his first shot. Then in an extraordinary passage of play Rockleaze equalised, before the Foxes tucked away two more (Gabe and Eddie), then allowed Rockleaze to come back themselves to 3-3 before Oliver W and then Gabe (completing his hat-trick) made the half time score 5-3. Seven goals in just over four minutes meant the crowd got full entertainment! The second half was equally exciting: Rockleaze scored twice early on to level the scores at 5-5 before in the dying moments James Hardwick scored a lovely goal finishing a sweeping Foxes move. 6-5 to the Foxes in a memorable game.
As ever the matches were played in a great spirit against our friends at Rockleaze and we look forward to the return match later this season. Paul couldn't decide on a player of the week because everybody played so well, so a big well done to all who played: Sam, Adam, Oliver D, Ben, Eddie, Oliver W, Gabe, Joe, Jamie, James, Tom, Harvey and Jack.
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Year 2s vs Rockleaze, 17th October
This week the year 2s faced their most ambitious fixture yet - the squad was split into three teams as they played the mighty Rockleaze for the first time.
Within the first couple of minutes, it was clear that this would be the Foxes' toughest assignment yet as Rockleaze turned on the style, scoring 5 goals in each of the first three games. To their credit, the Foxes kept going with their trademark spirit shining through - Sam R almost bursting the net from eight metres, and Ben scoring a comeback goal.
In the second matches, the Foxes showed great determination; keeping the scores much closer overall and giving Rockleaze a run for their money. For a long time it looked as though Gabriel's goal would lead to a memorable win on the middle pitch, but it was not to be. Instead the Foxes had to settle for pride in their tenacious defending and tackling, some near misses (Lulu and Monty could have had a hat-trick each), and the knowledge that they rose to a tough challenge. Special mention to Connor and his colleagues on the top pitch, who took some big knocks and just kept on going.
Next week, a rearranged fixture against Shire Colts, again at home - can't wait!
Within the first couple of minutes, it was clear that this would be the Foxes' toughest assignment yet as Rockleaze turned on the style, scoring 5 goals in each of the first three games. To their credit, the Foxes kept going with their trademark spirit shining through - Sam R almost bursting the net from eight metres, and Ben scoring a comeback goal.
In the second matches, the Foxes showed great determination; keeping the scores much closer overall and giving Rockleaze a run for their money. For a long time it looked as though Gabriel's goal would lead to a memorable win on the middle pitch, but it was not to be. Instead the Foxes had to settle for pride in their tenacious defending and tackling, some near misses (Lulu and Monty could have had a hat-trick each), and the knowledge that they rose to a tough challenge. Special mention to Connor and his colleagues on the top pitch, who took some big knocks and just kept on going.
Next week, a rearranged fixture against Shire Colts, again at home - can't wait!
Thursday, 15 October 2009
NEARLY NEW - The Lost Property Bulletin - Vol2
This week's Lost Property Bulletin comes adorned with a visual aid, so you can spot your lost stuff, even if you don't like the description of it.
New to our collection this week:
- A pink and green stripy cardy, size 7-8
- Pink fleece with horsey motif
The rugby ball and pink flowery zip-up hoodie thing were found the other week.
Email sals_newman@yahoo.co.uk to secure the return our your stuff.
Cheers.
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