Wanborough v Highworth

I think most would agree this was an exciting match with plenty of action. Highworth are a strong side and played well with a great goal from a header.

 

Our lads performed brilliantly with Thomas scoring two great goals and Jacob another. Brilliant goal-keeping from Cameron (Man of the Match) and Christian in the second half stopped the opposition scoring more. Will did some great turns using his body to block and retaining possession whilst trying to pass in from the corner, Daniel was fast and fearless and Will B made some great stops in his defensive role. Louis is increasingly solid in getting the ball and taking forward and Sam looked in danger of taking a shot at goal at one point from a defensive run forward! Ben again can always be relied upon to take on the opposition and make a great difference in his centre forward role. A well deserved victory.

 

We are playing away at Stratton (near Cirencester) next week – details to follow by Tuesday – another team new to us! Training as usual at Church Meadow this week but in October we start training on Astroturf – at Ismbard School in North Swindon – details again during the week.

 

Thanks. Gary

 

 

Wanborough v Ramsbury

An enjoyable and well balanced match – Ramsbury are a good side and gave a good account of themselves with only an unlucky own goal on our side leaving us with the draw but some outstanding performances on our side and with excellent first match appearances from Louis and Will B. Louis worked really hard up and down field and deserved his Man of the Match award as did Will B who got the Captain’s award for great defensive play although Christian showed a master-class in blocking attacks. Daniel scored a great goal and Tom scored another two will Jacob coming very close, piling on the pressure. Will S did some great kicks out as 2^nd half goalie managing to reach the opposition keeper. We will try to remind all of our budding strikers that they are not on their own and can pass when heading for the goal.

 

Kick off this Sunday 11am at Home against Highworth. Thanks to all parents for your support.

 

Gary

 

 

Wanborough v Pewsey Vale

Sunny and dry and our first match back on our home turf! The boys had a great match yet the opposition for a team with mixed U7/U8 players put up a great fight with some really fast players. Thomas again must have enjoyed chocolate croissants for breakfast putting two goals away, Will celebrated his birthday with a goal and Jacob also put in two with Ben scoring yet another goal. Interesting that we had the same names on the score sheet last week but Daniel hit the cross-bar or post twice in a determined effort and Cameron, Christian and Sam were positively whizzing up and down the field in defensive roles that moved swiftly forward and all credit to them that we didn’t let any through although the opposition certainly deserved a goal or two for effort. Thomas was our Captain and nominated Jacob for the Captains Award and Christian deserved his Man of the Match award for keeping his head up and making sure he was always in the right place.

 

We are away against Ramsbury next Sunday with kick off scheduled for 10.30 – please arrive by 09.45 latest. Thanks - Gary

 

 

Northern Lights v Wasps U8's - Sunday 5th September

We had an enjoyable start to the season despite rain for the entire match. Northern Lights have some new players and gave us a good match. Our Man of the Match was Thomas putting away four great goals – his speed on the pitch was the key (combined with 2 chocolate croissants for breakfast). Ben scored two including one fabulous corner curled straight into the goal without stopping. Jacob and Will added another fine goal each and our new recruit Sam was chosen by our Captain (Christian) to receive the Captains award for effort this week in his defensive role. The whole team got down to some excellent play remembering lots of their new skills and keeping their heads up despite the weather. Both Cameron and Christian took turns in goal and booted out some long goal kicks. Daniel also used speed and fearless tackling to maintain control of the ball. Well done to all.

 

We play at home this Sunday to Pewsey Vale U8’s with an 11am kick off (arrive by 10.30 latest please).

 

Gary

 

Match Sunday 5th September v Northern Lights

Here we go again! Our first match is this Sunday against Northern Lights with a 10.15 kick-off at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School, Moredon Road, Swindon SN25 3BN.

 

Can players arrive by 09.45 latest. There is a car park at the front of the school and signs will direct us to the pitches at the back of the school.

 

Reminders for all players to wear match kit, shin pads and football boots.

 

Sportsmanship: Each team is awarded marks at the end of the season for sportsmanship including the positive or negative behaviour of players and supporters. We appreciated your great support last season and know that we can count on you all to continue this.

 

Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

 

Gary

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