Once again the Foxes were thankful to have St Bedes as their home pitch as the continuing rain had no impact on the chances of the game being played.
Having beaten Thornbury early in the season we new that the away side would want to extract their revenge. Added to the fact that they won the corresponding game last season meant that the Foxes were pre-warned about the need to start well as Thornbury are a good side.
Things, however, didn't go quite to plan and the Foxes early lead, a scramble from Danny's corner, was against the run of play. Thornbury were first to every 50-50 and just seemed to have more players on the pitch. This continued as Thornbury took a deserved lead following a speculative shot from distance and from a corner. The Foxes pulled the scores level with a another scramble before, with 20 minutes gone, finally coming alive. The third goal was a terrific piece of team play with Danny picking out Dom, who found Omar to score. Thornbury took advantage of another corner, bundling the ball in at the far post, before Danny scored after great work from Ed, Omar and Dom and then Omar's brilliant goal on the turn from distance.
The second half was a completely different matter as the Foxes dominated and scored 7 more with no reply. Omar scored again before Sam, Joe, Henry (twice), Ollie and a Danny penalty showed the results for an excellent performance over the last 40 minutes. It could have been many more.
Foxes players' player was Henry and the man of the match was Omar, not just for his goals, but his all-round contribution to the team when the Foxes most needed him most in the first half.
Sunday, 10 January 2016
BSYL Year 10 - Foxes 11 - 4 Shirehampton, 12/12
The Foxes bounced straight back from the disappointment of the Rockleaze game with a commanding and comfortable victory. Nerves were settled as, unlike last week, the Foxes converted an early chance. Many more followed as the lads played with discipline and precision, keeping the ball moving and using the resulting space that their movement created.
Goals were shared round, with Omar taking the lion share (6) which reflected his all round performance. Dom, with 2, Danny, Ed and Jack all chipped in.
A reassuring return to winning ways, although Shire threatened on the break and took their goals well.
Foxes man of the match - Nick.
Goals were shared round, with Omar taking the lion share (6) which reflected his all round performance. Dom, with 2, Danny, Ed and Jack all chipped in.
A reassuring return to winning ways, although Shire threatened on the break and took their goals well.
Foxes man of the match - Nick.
BSYL - Year 10. Rockleaze 1-1 Foxes, 05/12
Oh dear. After a string of terrific performances, the Foxes dropped points against Rockleaze. The game was switched to St Bedes due to effects on Stoke Lodge of the never-ending rain.
The first 10 minutes saw the Foxes on top but fail to score, although Ed hit the bar and Joe's great shot was tipped onto the post by the Rockleaze keeper. Out of nowhere a mix up at the back lead to Rockleaze's only shot on target, at an empty goal, to take the lead. Oh dear indeed.
This setback seemed to upset the Foxes and we lost our grasp of some of the basics. Our shape became ragged and we rushed in possession. The second half saw almost unrelenting action in the Rockleaze goalmouth, but a mixture of good keeping, poor finishing and a series of near misses meant that Omar's last minute screamer could do no more than secure one point.
The first 10 minutes saw the Foxes on top but fail to score, although Ed hit the bar and Joe's great shot was tipped onto the post by the Rockleaze keeper. Out of nowhere a mix up at the back lead to Rockleaze's only shot on target, at an empty goal, to take the lead. Oh dear indeed.
This setback seemed to upset the Foxes and we lost our grasp of some of the basics. Our shape became ragged and we rushed in possession. The second half saw almost unrelenting action in the Rockleaze goalmouth, but a mixture of good keeping, poor finishing and a series of near misses meant that Omar's last minute screamer could do no more than secure one point.
BSYL - Year 10 Bishopston Youth 2 - 1 Foxes, 28/11
The second part of the Foxes v Bishopston league double header beat the weather - just.
Compared to the week before, where St Bedes provided a perfect playing surface, BAWA offered pretty terrible conditions with the strong wind and a heavy pitch which became increasingly boggy and waterlogged as the game went on. The home side, fired up from their defeat the week before, were clearly more used to the conditions which didn't really encourage the ball to be kept on the floor. They started stronger, with a rejigged formation and looked to disrupt the Foxes passing game at every opportunity.
The first half saw two goals, both from Bishopston and their lead probably reflected the balance of play in that 40 minutes. The second half, which saw the Foxes have the advantage of the slope, witnessed the balance shift as the away side got back into the game. A well taken goal by Henry ushered in a really exciting last 15 minutes as Bishopton sat deeper and deeper. As the game entered its last minute controversy raged as Danny's goal, which was clearly on-side, was ruled out after a very late flag.
There was barely time to restart the game and Bishopston took all three points.
The Foxes should take comfort from how close the game was when the conditions were so difficult. Bishopston took full advantage of playing in familiar surroundings, but the Foxes never gave up and finished the stronger.
Compared to the week before, where St Bedes provided a perfect playing surface, BAWA offered pretty terrible conditions with the strong wind and a heavy pitch which became increasingly boggy and waterlogged as the game went on. The home side, fired up from their defeat the week before, were clearly more used to the conditions which didn't really encourage the ball to be kept on the floor. They started stronger, with a rejigged formation and looked to disrupt the Foxes passing game at every opportunity.
The first half saw two goals, both from Bishopston and their lead probably reflected the balance of play in that 40 minutes. The second half, which saw the Foxes have the advantage of the slope, witnessed the balance shift as the away side got back into the game. A well taken goal by Henry ushered in a really exciting last 15 minutes as Bishopton sat deeper and deeper. As the game entered its last minute controversy raged as Danny's goal, which was clearly on-side, was ruled out after a very late flag.
There was barely time to restart the game and Bishopston took all three points.
The Foxes should take comfort from how close the game was when the conditions were so difficult. Bishopston took full advantage of playing in familiar surroundings, but the Foxes never gave up and finished the stronger.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
BGL u13 Westbury Park Foxes 6 v 0 Bristol Ladies Union
Foxes show class in local derby game!
After a gap of 2 weeks the Foxes assembled for the first of the double header derby games against local rivals (and school chums!), Bristol Ladies Union.
Welcoming Zoe back from international duty, picking up the balls at Ashton Gate in the rain, the Foxes were determined not to repeat last seasons banana skin that had seen defeat in a dead rubber game!
The home side were only one short of a full squad, meaning there would be frequent rotation of the team.
The first half was dominated by the Foxes who had the lions share of possession and territory. Some great overlapping wing play set up the first chance that was steered narrowly wide, before 2 trademark Zoe runs were rewarded with goals, the second a pile driver from the edge of the box!
A memorable third was added as Rhiannon burst down the right, taking the ball all the way into the penalty box before planting a cool finish into the bottom corner!
3-0 at the break, and with confidence high the Foxes set about the second half in the same manner as the first.
Three more goals were added, a great run and strike by Ella B was followed by a great example of following in by Millie. Following a Sim strike that the away keeper could only palm away, the midfielder was on hand to calmly stoke in the rebound.
Sim was rewarded for hard effort following a great Mara run down the left. The ball was pulled back across the 4 yard line to give the striker a simple tap in!
So a great performance by the whole team with some fine passing and overlapping from the fullbacks!
BLU will no doubt be working on a plan to stop us ahead of the return fixture next week, so there will be no room for complacency!
Captain of the Week: Rhiannon
Girl of the Game : Rhiannon
After a gap of 2 weeks the Foxes assembled for the first of the double header derby games against local rivals (and school chums!), Bristol Ladies Union.
Welcoming Zoe back from international duty, picking up the balls at Ashton Gate in the rain, the Foxes were determined not to repeat last seasons banana skin that had seen defeat in a dead rubber game!
The home side were only one short of a full squad, meaning there would be frequent rotation of the team.The first half was dominated by the Foxes who had the lions share of possession and territory. Some great overlapping wing play set up the first chance that was steered narrowly wide, before 2 trademark Zoe runs were rewarded with goals, the second a pile driver from the edge of the box!
A memorable third was added as Rhiannon burst down the right, taking the ball all the way into the penalty box before planting a cool finish into the bottom corner!
3-0 at the break, and with confidence high the Foxes set about the second half in the same manner as the first.Three more goals were added, a great run and strike by Ella B was followed by a great example of following in by Millie. Following a Sim strike that the away keeper could only palm away, the midfielder was on hand to calmly stoke in the rebound.
Sim was rewarded for hard effort following a great Mara run down the left. The ball was pulled back across the 4 yard line to give the striker a simple tap in!
So a great performance by the whole team with some fine passing and overlapping from the fullbacks!
BLU will no doubt be working on a plan to stop us ahead of the return fixture next week, so there will be no room for complacency!
Captain of the Week: Rhiannon
Girl of the Game : Rhiannon
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
BGL u13 Westbury Park Foxes 3 v 0 Keynsham Town
Foxes maintain form with comfortable victory
A hazy day greeted the Foxes as they took on Keynsham at BAWA.
The meeting last season had been a landslide for the Foxes, in what was Keynsham's first BGL fixture.
This encounter would be a stiffer test, with the away side sitting mid table , and not having conceded many in their encounters this year.
The Foxes were further deprived by Centre Parcs, swimming galas, and sleepovers, of most of their left hand side!
So a re jigged lineup but the same great determination and footballing skill on display.
The Foxes asserted pressure, before an early injury to Ella B meant an earlier than planned for switch, as Millie was pushed up into midfield.
The home side didn't have long to wait for the opening goal, as Sim battled the defender on a through ball that left the defender with no choice but to turn the ball into her own net. 1-0 Foxes!
It was clear that the away side had added some steel to their play, and thankfully some strong refereeing was enforced as the Foxes midfield were regularly brought down. It was from one such free kick that Zoe got up, dusted herself down and calmly fired in from outside the box. 2-0 at halftime.
The second half was again dominated by the Foxes, but Keynsham held firm until midway through the half when assist of the season saw Millie hit a 30 metre pass through the central defenders, anticipated by Sim who timed the run perfectly to beat the offside. One touch to control and a second to fire into the top corner.
The Foxes played out the rest of the game to ensure another clean sheet and another week at the top of the BGL!
A hazy day greeted the Foxes as they took on Keynsham at BAWA.
The meeting last season had been a landslide for the Foxes, in what was Keynsham's first BGL fixture.
This encounter would be a stiffer test, with the away side sitting mid table , and not having conceded many in their encounters this year.
The Foxes were further deprived by Centre Parcs, swimming galas, and sleepovers, of most of their left hand side!
So a re jigged lineup but the same great determination and footballing skill on display.The Foxes asserted pressure, before an early injury to Ella B meant an earlier than planned for switch, as Millie was pushed up into midfield.
The home side didn't have long to wait for the opening goal, as Sim battled the defender on a through ball that left the defender with no choice but to turn the ball into her own net. 1-0 Foxes!
It was clear that the away side had added some steel to their play, and thankfully some strong refereeing was enforced as the Foxes midfield were regularly brought down. It was from one such free kick that Zoe got up, dusted herself down and calmly fired in from outside the box. 2-0 at halftime.
The second half was again dominated by the Foxes, but Keynsham held firm until midway through the half when assist of the season saw Millie hit a 30 metre pass through the central defenders, anticipated by Sim who timed the run perfectly to beat the offside. One touch to control and a second to fire into the top corner.The Foxes played out the rest of the game to ensure another clean sheet and another week at the top of the BGL!
Monday, 23 November 2015
Year 10 - BSYL, Foxes 2- 0 Bishopston Youth, 21/11/15
The Foxes went to the top of the BSYL u15 division
with an impressive win over local rivals, and reigning champions, Bishopston
Youth.
With Jack missing die to illness, Joe took over the captain's duties and played a dominant role throughout. He was joined in midfield for the first half by Sam, making an earlier than anticipated return from his ankle injury. It was great to have him back.
The Foxes dominated the first half but failed to make the most of a
succession of chances. When Bishopston did attack the home side’s back four,
brilliantly led by Dom Robbins, kept them at bay. When finally called on, Owen
made a brave block to keep the scores at 0-0 at
halftime.
With the strengthening wind at their backs in the second
half the Foxes continued to press and Omar broke the deadlock after he
fashioned a chance through an eye catching piece of individual skill.
Bishopston kept trying to find a way through to the Foxes goal and were denied
a possible equaliser from a long-range freekick that the referee could not be sure
had crossed the line after hitting the bar.
That apart, the Foxes continued to
control the game and a deserved second came when Ed interchanged passes
with Omar on the edge of the box before slipping the ball past the Bishopston
keeper. There was still time for more chances for the Foxes, including a corner from Danny that crashed on to the bar.
A great performance and a deserved win.
Coaches' player of the match – Joe
Players' Player - Dom Robbins
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