Monday, 29 March 2010
Y3 No training or match Sat 3rd April
All the Y3 coaches are unavailable on Saturday 3rd April so there will be no training or match.
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Yr 4 Boys End On A Winning Note
So that's the last of the friendly league fixtures for this season - and what a good season it has been for the Foxes. The year fours have been impressive throughout and ended on a high by capturing two wins from two games away against Clifton Utd.
The first game saw a comfortable 3-1 win with goals from Danny, Raul and Nick, finishing off a great passing move with a precision shot. Good performances all round with Aidan and Ollie C tying up Clifton's attacks, Archie and Nick rampaging forward, Ollie K snuffing out any threat in midfield, Danny his usual busy self and Raul leading the line very effectively.
The second game was a more comfortable victory with Sonny (6) Harri and Joey scoring in an 8-0 win. Again The Foxes passed and moved well but still paid attention to defending when Clifton won possession. Highlights included a penalty save by Danny, Owen and Sebastian organising the defence, Joey as skillful and committed as ever, Max a threat on the right and Jack weaving magic on the left.
Well played everyone. Now it's Tournament season.....
The first game saw a comfortable 3-1 win with goals from Danny, Raul and Nick, finishing off a great passing move with a precision shot. Good performances all round with Aidan and Ollie C tying up Clifton's attacks, Archie and Nick rampaging forward, Ollie K snuffing out any threat in midfield, Danny his usual busy self and Raul leading the line very effectively.
The second game was a more comfortable victory with Sonny (6) Harri and Joey scoring in an 8-0 win. Again The Foxes passed and moved well but still paid attention to defending when Clifton won possession. Highlights included a penalty save by Danny, Owen and Sebastian organising the defence, Joey as skillful and committed as ever, Max a threat on the right and Jack weaving magic on the left.
Well played everyone. Now it's Tournament season.....
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Year 6 boys continue winning ways at Clifton
Despite missing a number of key players the Foxes turned in an excellent team performance to win at Clifton. There were many stand-out players in the squad: at the back Adam and Kris were maginificent. Adam is now turning out consistently strong defensive games whenever he plays and he is a great battler with good positional sense and Kris was a rock at the back reading the game brilliantly. Tom W excelled in goal and again his positional sense is the best in the squad often cutting out dangerous moves with one deft touch. Oliver W and Eddie produced great passing moves. Gabe scored two - one a great header - and Jack made his first touch count in his one chance which he converted superbly. Oliver B played well in midfield and Oliver D turned on the style as his dad was watching! Finally James was a star: determined, pacey and always competitive. The results went our way and deservedly so. Two frustrating draws (1-1, Gabe scoring and the Foxes conceding a late but excellent Clifton goal, and 0-0, where really a win would have been a fair result) were followed by an excellent 2-0 victory with Jack and Gabe on the score sheet.
The comedy award went to Adam for his Run-Away Haynes moment in front of goal - pure comic genius - and star player this week was Kris.
Paul and Andy were again delighted with the passing moves, the great defensive play and spirit of the whole team. With the Thornbury tournament approaching in May we are confident of a good showing if we can keep this up. Well done to everyone!
The comedy award went to Adam for his Run-Away Haynes moment in front of goal - pure comic genius - and star player this week was Kris.
Paul and Andy were again delighted with the passing moves, the great defensive play and spirit of the whole team. With the Thornbury tournament approaching in May we are confident of a good showing if we can keep this up. Well done to everyone!
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Year 4s v Golden Hill Sonics, Saturday 13th March
Bathed in glorious sunshine the Foxes won 3 and lost 1.
The Sonics, like our previous 2 opponents, seemed to pick 'A' and 'B' squads while we mixed things up in an attempt to field two even sides.
Ewan's team [Max, Aidan, Sonny, Omar, Sam L, Ollie K, Archie, Raul] started well in their game against Sonics 'B' winning 7-0, and perhaps should have scored more. A hat trick for Raul, 2 for Sam Lawes and one each for Omar and Sonny accounted for the goals. The Foxes passed and moved it very well (especially between the midfield and front players) and Ollie K snuffed out most of their attacks.
The second game against the stronger Sonics was a much closer affair, which we won 3-1 with the goals coming from an own goal following an excellent corner whipped in by Sam L, Omar scoring after another corner caused chaos in the opposition box, and then a goal which deserves a proper description: only Archie, who was everywhere throughout that game and man of the match, can honestly say whether his blast from 20yards out was a pass or a shot (I'm sure he will claim a pass however), but in any event Omar hit it first time on the volley from 10 yards out and it flew into the top corner. The Sonics then rallied a bit, got a goal backed and pressed for more, but Ollie K kept them out (in a strong outing in goal) and we were able to keep the ball and get it forward enough to see out the game quite comfortably.
Graham's team (Owen, Seb, Jack T, Joey, Jack C, Danny and Ollie C and Nick) did everything they needed to and more in the first half against Sonic's 'A' before throwing it all away. Nick really sparkled on the left wing and we went 3 up with goals from Danny, Joey and Jack C. However, and perhaps not for the first time this season, the boys edged from 'confident' to 'over confident' in the second half and the Sonics started to break well while all the Foxes were desperate to score. The only person to get back and help was Joey who ran himself into the ground but he could not stop us conceding 4 second half goals.
In Game 2, and aware of the likely reaction of the club's chairman to the first result, Graham gave the team a strong pre-match talking-to. This seemed to work and they managed to concentrate for the whole game, winning 5-1 with goals from Danny (2), Joey (2) and Nick.
Player of the week - Nick, with an honourable mention to Ollie C for a strong showing on the right wing.
The Sonics, like our previous 2 opponents, seemed to pick 'A' and 'B' squads while we mixed things up in an attempt to field two even sides.
Ewan's team [Max, Aidan, Sonny, Omar, Sam L, Ollie K, Archie, Raul] started well in their game against Sonics 'B' winning 7-0, and perhaps should have scored more. A hat trick for Raul, 2 for Sam Lawes and one each for Omar and Sonny accounted for the goals. The Foxes passed and moved it very well (especially between the midfield and front players) and Ollie K snuffed out most of their attacks.
The second game against the stronger Sonics was a much closer affair, which we won 3-1 with the goals coming from an own goal following an excellent corner whipped in by Sam L, Omar scoring after another corner caused chaos in the opposition box, and then a goal which deserves a proper description: only Archie, who was everywhere throughout that game and man of the match, can honestly say whether his blast from 20yards out was a pass or a shot (I'm sure he will claim a pass however), but in any event Omar hit it first time on the volley from 10 yards out and it flew into the top corner. The Sonics then rallied a bit, got a goal backed and pressed for more, but Ollie K kept them out (in a strong outing in goal) and we were able to keep the ball and get it forward enough to see out the game quite comfortably.
Graham's team (Owen, Seb, Jack T, Joey, Jack C, Danny and Ollie C and Nick) did everything they needed to and more in the first half against Sonic's 'A' before throwing it all away. Nick really sparkled on the left wing and we went 3 up with goals from Danny, Joey and Jack C. However, and perhaps not for the first time this season, the boys edged from 'confident' to 'over confident' in the second half and the Sonics started to break well while all the Foxes were desperate to score. The only person to get back and help was Joey who ran himself into the ground but he could not stop us conceding 4 second half goals.
In Game 2, and aware of the likely reaction of the club's chairman to the first result, Graham gave the team a strong pre-match talking-to. This seemed to work and they managed to concentrate for the whole game, winning 5-1 with goals from Danny (2), Joey (2) and Nick.
Player of the week - Nick, with an honourable mention to Ollie C for a strong showing on the right wing.
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Sport Relief Mile
Well done and thank you everyone who took part in the Westbury Park Foxes does the Sport Relief Mile Challenge on Saturday.
Together we raised £378.88. All the money will go to Sport Relief.
And thank you those who supped at Holly Ogborne's Temporary Tea Bar. She raised about £40 for the NSPCC.
Many thanks to you all.
Together we raised £378.88. All the money will go to Sport Relief.
And thank you those who supped at Holly Ogborne's Temporary Tea Bar. She raised about £40 for the NSPCC.
Many thanks to you all.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Y3 versus Golden Hill Sonics Saturday 13th March Report #2
What a day for football! The sun was shining, the temperature was above freezing for a change and 18 eager foxes turned up, keen to play against the mighty sonics....
Team: Rohan, Josh, Stanley, Matthew, Jack, William W, Eddie, Caston, Ludo, TJ
Two great games played in a fine spirit. 1st game was a game of 2 halves. Tj started the scoring with a beautifully taken goal after great approach play from Caston. The sonics soon hit back with some skillful passing that found a way through the foxes tenacious defence. The second half saw the sonics better organised and they managed to pierce the foxes defence, this in despite of some incisive defending from William and great goalkeeping from Rohan. A couple more goals followed in quick succession through the Sonics well organised attacking line up. The foxes managed to get one back with the final kick of the game.. an exquisite free kick from the left by Ludo that looped into the top right hand corner. final score 2-4 to the sonics.
2nd game. The valiant foxes didn't let their heads drop for a moment following the result of the first and they set about probing and attacking the sonics defensive lines. Josh was unlucky to see a well struck shot rebound off the post. TJ worked tirelessly alongside Caston in midfield, sticking close to the sonics danger players. Eddie was his usual dependable defensive self repelling anything the sonics could throw at the foxes. Stanley troubled the sonics down the wing. Rohan and William maintaining order and calm in the midfield. Jack had a fine game in goal with some brave shot stopping. Matthew held his defensive line well and cleared many troublesome balls.
A sonics goal was soon cancelled out by a great stroke from Stanley. and the deadlock was almost broken at the end of the game with some clever play from Josh on the byline as he managed to thread a neat ball to ludo who shaved the crossbar with a great shot. So end of game honours even but a wonderful display from every single one of the foxes players who played so well as a team and were a real credit to
the foxes name.
Man of the match. Caston. A tireless display, a great example of what man to man marking can achieve in preventing counter attacks and bravery following a ball to the face!! well done!
Team: Rohan, Josh, Stanley, Matthew, Jack, William W, Eddie, Caston, Ludo, TJ
Two great games played in a fine spirit. 1st game was a game of 2 halves. Tj started the scoring with a beautifully taken goal after great approach play from Caston. The sonics soon hit back with some skillful passing that found a way through the foxes tenacious defence. The second half saw the sonics better organised and they managed to pierce the foxes defence, this in despite of some incisive defending from William and great goalkeeping from Rohan. A couple more goals followed in quick succession through the Sonics well organised attacking line up. The foxes managed to get one back with the final kick of the game.. an exquisite free kick from the left by Ludo that looped into the top right hand corner. final score 2-4 to the sonics.
2nd game. The valiant foxes didn't let their heads drop for a moment following the result of the first and they set about probing and attacking the sonics defensive lines. Josh was unlucky to see a well struck shot rebound off the post. TJ worked tirelessly alongside Caston in midfield, sticking close to the sonics danger players. Eddie was his usual dependable defensive self repelling anything the sonics could throw at the foxes. Stanley troubled the sonics down the wing. Rohan and William maintaining order and calm in the midfield. Jack had a fine game in goal with some brave shot stopping. Matthew held his defensive line well and cleared many troublesome balls.
A sonics goal was soon cancelled out by a great stroke from Stanley. and the deadlock was almost broken at the end of the game with some clever play from Josh on the byline as he managed to thread a neat ball to ludo who shaved the crossbar with a great shot. So end of game honours even but a wonderful display from every single one of the foxes players who played so well as a team and were a real credit to
the foxes name.
Man of the match. Caston. A tireless display, a great example of what man to man marking can achieve in preventing counter attacks and bravery following a ball to the face!! well done!
Monday, 15 March 2010
Y3 versus Golden Hill Sonics Saturday 13th March
The beautiful game on a beautiful Saturday morning against two very good Golden HillSonics' teams. Too good by half from the kick-off: our initial timidity in defense gave time and space to the sonics' forwards and they scored three (count 'em) early goals. But the foxes were not to be demoralised and soon regrouped, gaining a goal courtesy of Henry's ever powerful right foot. Unfortunately half-time substitutions and a controversial rotation policy didn't help to settle our defence (blame the coach) and we conceded three (count 'em again more goals. Again the Foxes fought back, Ewan and Sammy H battling hard in midfield, and excellent goalkeeping from William L-P, keeping the skillful Sonics at bay. It wasn't long before Harrison, working tirelessly between defence and attack, fed Joseph whose confident strike restored some pride to a scoreline which probably exaggerated the difference between the two teams, even if the result was fair. Final score 6-2.
The second match was a different story. Gone were the defensive frailties and the "Total Football" Foxes came to life. It would be only a minor exaggeration to say the ball rarely left the sonic's half. Billy's trademark calmness and control in a defensive midfield role, Harrison's tactical awareness and Brody's tenacity tracking back typified the performance. Ok, so the sonics scored first, a result of our hesitancy to clear the ball (the Foxes Achilles' Heel?) in the face of a concerted attack by the Golden Hillers. But the response was unequivocal - an equally concerted counter-attack confidently finished by Joseph. The Foxes continued to repel the Sonics' attacks, pouring forward every time and came close to breaking the deadlock on several occasions, including a spectacular long-range "William L-P Special" free-kick bouncing off the post. The Foxes confidence grew and the second half began with another even more stunning long-range effort ricocheting off the crossbar, this time courtesy of Sammy H. Fortunately Harrison, again running all the way from defense, was in the right place at the right time to hammer it into the roof of the net. A Foxes classic came next with an excellent tackle and dribble by Billy feeding Harrison on the left wing who in turn passed to Joseph. After beating two defenders he made no mistake with his shot. The Sonics tried to mount a comeback but even their impressive individual skill and excellent teamwork struggled against Teya and Ewan, solid in defense, and Henry, yet again showing his versatility as goalkeeper. Inevitably, the Sonics' pressure yielded a goal, albeit a controversial one (with some Foxes unconvinced the WHOLE of the ball crossed the WHOLE of the line) but rather than argue with the ref the response was another goal courtesy of, well, pretty much the whole team, but finished by Joseph, completing his first hatrick (count 'em) in a competitive match. Final score of 4-2 to the Foxes.
Team: Teya, Brody, William L-P, Joseph, Billy, Sammy, Harrison, Ewan, Henry
Man of the match for a great defensive, midfield AND attacking performance: Harrison
The second match was a different story. Gone were the defensive frailties and the "Total Football" Foxes came to life. It would be only a minor exaggeration to say the ball rarely left the sonic's half. Billy's trademark calmness and control in a defensive midfield role, Harrison's tactical awareness and Brody's tenacity tracking back typified the performance. Ok, so the sonics scored first, a result of our hesitancy to clear the ball (the Foxes Achilles' Heel?) in the face of a concerted attack by the Golden Hillers. But the response was unequivocal - an equally concerted counter-attack confidently finished by Joseph. The Foxes continued to repel the Sonics' attacks, pouring forward every time and came close to breaking the deadlock on several occasions, including a spectacular long-range "William L-P Special" free-kick bouncing off the post. The Foxes confidence grew and the second half began with another even more stunning long-range effort ricocheting off the crossbar, this time courtesy of Sammy H. Fortunately Harrison, again running all the way from defense, was in the right place at the right time to hammer it into the roof of the net. A Foxes classic came next with an excellent tackle and dribble by Billy feeding Harrison on the left wing who in turn passed to Joseph. After beating two defenders he made no mistake with his shot. The Sonics tried to mount a comeback but even their impressive individual skill and excellent teamwork struggled against Teya and Ewan, solid in defense, and Henry, yet again showing his versatility as goalkeeper. Inevitably, the Sonics' pressure yielded a goal, albeit a controversial one (with some Foxes unconvinced the WHOLE of the ball crossed the WHOLE of the line) but rather than argue with the ref the response was another goal courtesy of, well, pretty much the whole team, but finished by Joseph, completing his first hatrick (count 'em) in a competitive match. Final score of 4-2 to the Foxes.
Team: Teya, Brody, William L-P, Joseph, Billy, Sammy, Harrison, Ewan, Henry
Man of the match for a great defensive, midfield AND attacking performance: Harrison
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