Have you noticed?
Silence is cool again.
They reckon a silent film - The Artist - will win a hatful of prizes at the Oscars tonight.
And we've got our own Silent Star to reward.
Jo "The Motivator" Davis demonstrated a steely new resolve at Thornbury as she kept the encouragement up but the decibels down on the sidelines.
It's all part of a cunning new plan, and it paid off.
The idea is that if the coaches shout, the players don't. So silent coaches leave space for Foxes to call for the ball, urge each other on, spot the danger girls on the other side.
It worked, kind of.
Against our toughest opponents, the Foxes played their best team football yet.
Sophie M led out a strong team of Anna D, Phoebe, Bryony, Ella T, Emily C, and Emily B in goal. For the first half, they held their own. Nearly scored, and apart from one miskick which was clinically punished, kept the Falcons out. Some lovely moves, often three or four passes strung together with intent, and all bossed from the midfield by Sophie. (Don't worry, Soph, 'bossing' is good on a pitch!)
Special mention to Phoebe for a beautiful header which turned the game around.
Then it was t'other Sophie's turn, Sophie HR. Her team had Marielle in goal, Ella C, Paige, Molly R, Abby, Sophie C, and Erin. This lot played way above themselves.
Some brilliant moments: Molly R taking a through ball on her thigh, controlling it, passing it on to Sophie C who nearly scored. Abby intercepting a high ball with the back of her neck, turning and - oh yes - volleying back. And in the final game, some astonishing goalkeeping by Marielle who threw herself on the ground and saved unfeasibly often.
A great morning's football, albeit ultimately unrewarded by points. Sophie Ms team went down by a few goals, Sophie HRs team came home with a 0-0 draw.
So to our Oscars.
Bravest Fox - for literally putting her body on the line: Marielle
Coolest New Move: Abby for the 'necker'
Most Improved Fox: Molly R
Most Impregnable Defender: Ella T, never missed a tackle.
Most Dogged Fox: Anna D and Sophie M combined - ran till the last whistle, and beyond. Great work guys
Girl of the Game : Phoebe, for that epic header
And of course, the Self Control Award, for astonishing restraint: Jo "The Quiet One" Davis.
Sunday, 26 February 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Year 6 - BSYL, 18th February
The Greens faced a tough game against the Golden Hill Sonics - and missing half the squad because of half-term made that challenge even stiffer. Once again we were thankful for the arrival of the cavalry in the shape of Henry, Harrison and Joseph, but on this occasion not even the year 5's could save us.
The Sonics started the stronger and within 10 minutes we found ourselves 3-0 down. As the first half progressed the Greens found their feet and managed a good goal scored by Harrison to give us hope. Spurred on we created another very good chance when the Sonics keeper saved a shot from Danny with his legs but we failed to close the gap further. Second half, and once more the Sonics took control scoring another three goals to seal a well deserved victory.
The game was a sad way to say goodbye to Ian who has gone from strength to strength this season and will be sorely missed by Foxes - Green and White alike.
The Whites went into the weekend looking relatively comfortable in terms of numbers but a last minute injury and an unforeseen diary clash left us with just enough for what was always going to be a tough game away against a good Stoke Lane side. In the end we managed to get an even share of 8 goals in a thrilling and evenly matched contest.
Stoke Lane started the better with the wind at their backs and were 2 up within 15 minutes. Joey burst through the middle to pull one back for the Foxes, before a third goal put the home side 3-1 up at the break. The second half saw the Foxes create more pressure and more chances and a well taken brace from Raul Gibson drew us level. Stoke Lane took the lead again before Owen tipped over the bar to prevent the home team going further ahead and then Sam crashed the ball home in the dying seconds to capture a point.
Special mention, and the captain's armband, must go to Jacob who played the whole game at the back, curtailing his desire to join attack and putting the team's needs first in a great performance.
The Sonics started the stronger and within 10 minutes we found ourselves 3-0 down. As the first half progressed the Greens found their feet and managed a good goal scored by Harrison to give us hope. Spurred on we created another very good chance when the Sonics keeper saved a shot from Danny with his legs but we failed to close the gap further. Second half, and once more the Sonics took control scoring another three goals to seal a well deserved victory.
The game was a sad way to say goodbye to Ian who has gone from strength to strength this season and will be sorely missed by Foxes - Green and White alike.
The Whites went into the weekend looking relatively comfortable in terms of numbers but a last minute injury and an unforeseen diary clash left us with just enough for what was always going to be a tough game away against a good Stoke Lane side. In the end we managed to get an even share of 8 goals in a thrilling and evenly matched contest.
Stoke Lane started the better with the wind at their backs and were 2 up within 15 minutes. Joey burst through the middle to pull one back for the Foxes, before a third goal put the home side 3-1 up at the break. The second half saw the Foxes create more pressure and more chances and a well taken brace from Raul Gibson drew us level. Stoke Lane took the lead again before Owen tipped over the bar to prevent the home team going further ahead and then Sam crashed the ball home in the dying seconds to capture a point.
Special mention, and the captain's armband, must go to Jacob who played the whole game at the back, curtailing his desire to join attack and putting the team's needs first in a great performance.
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