Saturdays match against Broadclyst

Thank you to everyone for battling through the heavy traffic tonight to get to training. 

It was a really positive session I thought and was great to practice the throw in's and a few other bits. 

So Saturdays match is at home against Broadclyst. 

Can I ask that you get there at 10am at the latest for warm up and match preperation. 

Also if any parents are able to get to KGV early to help setting up the goals, ideally if they can be all set up for 10am then it gives the opposition chance to warm up their goalies. 

So the squad for the match is

Sam R, Will A, Charlie, Sam P, Joe, Will P, Tom, Ryan, Oscar, Alfie R and Alfie W. We are waiting to hear about Josh who is still injuried. (Get well soon mate!) 

Tom is the teams captain and will be leading the boys for the next couple of matches. 

I know I said I would try and plan a couple of games ahead but as we have a couple of injuries at the moment can you just stick with me!  

Any problems please let me know, 

Regards 

Mark 

Cup run continues with spirit

Good cheer after a spirited performance at KGV on Saturday to match the Christmas lights.Citys’ name will be in the hat for the much anticipated next round draw as they shrugged off a lack of match practice due to the recent waterlogging and returned with arguably one of their best performances so far this (very enjoyable) season.

With Josh failing a late fitness test and Ryan sportingly standing in as a sub first half,even a last minute formation re jig did not phase the boys.

Conditions were very wet underfoot but on a sunny,warm day,it seemed more like late summer as the professional referee,confusingly known to Shane as Lino,strode through the long grass to do the honours that resulted in West Exe kicking off and playing towards the carpark.

Opening exchanges were very even but City were well on top of their game from the outset with Oscar welcomed back into the fray seeing plenty of the ball down the leftside attacking position.

After Tom had rifled in a shot following a great move by Dan,City really settled in to a pattern of link up play that saw Alfie W doubling the advantage,when his stinging shot was parried by the diving West Exe keeper but,in slow motion,the ball gradually made it’s way over the goal line.

Lino was even more strict than Dad lino’s on the throw in rules and certainly in the first half,most of these went Citys way as the Braddock factor featured from far away antipodean shores.

Despite City pressing and forcing more saves,the away team went in at halftime with a reduced deficit as City failed to clear from consecutive corners.

Resolution and belief saw City through the second half with Dan latching on to a through ball to calmly slot past the keeper one on one and Alfie W heading in a more difficult chance that the one missed before to secure a final 4-1 scoreline.

Ryan stepped in to Will A’s boots at right back,clearing with precision and testing the keeper from distance.Will P,Joe and Ewan just never seemed to stop running and Sam R in goal,caked in mud at the end,played a blinder.

Toms’ efforts in this and in training were rewarded with the next period of captaincy.Which leaves Man of the Match.

Charlie.Why?.Because,every time there looked danger on,it was always OK.Because Charlie was there .To clear the danger.To turn defence into attack.It was simply OK because Charlie was always there.

So as we progress in the cup,we have to think about booking studio time for the all important cup song.

Surely,with our very own Ossie (Oscar) we can improve on the Spurs embarrassment with Chas and Dave.Key line?.”Ossie’s going to Wembley,his knees have gone all trembley”.

Andrew & Jasmine 

Tomorrows Match

Hi everyone, 

 So sorry that this was not posted yesterday. 

 So looking ahead we have a busy few weeks ahead with lots of football.

 The team for this Saturday’s Cup match against West Exe will be:

 In Goal – Sam R 

 Defence – Charlie, Josh and Ewan

 Midfield – Oscar, Dan, Will P & Tom

 Striker – Alfie W Starting 

Subs: Joe & Will A 

 Rested or unavailable: Ryan, Cameron, Alfie R & Sam P

 If you could be at King George V at 10am for a warm up and match preparation that would be great, also some help putting goals etc up would be great. 

 There is a lot of rain forecast overnight, I will be doing a pitch inspection this evening and again first thing tomorrow morning (around 7am) so any problems I will let you know….but I really hope it will be on. 

 We have an allocated referee for the match tomorrow & Dan is our team captain for the match. 

  Social Secretary…..Position Vacant!! 

Would anyone be able or willing to help me out a bit with the social aspects of the team, I am struggling to fit it all in and would really appreciate someone just taking on some of the social organising bits, nothing too onerous. 

 Any volunteers appreciated. 

 See you tomorrow 

 Regards 

 Mark

Mums night out.....the replay!!

Hi everyone, 

Mums FC are organising another night out. Please see the message from Lynn. 

I have booked a table at Jasmine thai restaurant in fore street on thursday 4th December at 8pm. 

Please could you ask the mums to text me on 07817387807 to confirm they will be coming by the 27th of November at the latest .

 Many thanks. 

See u soon. 

Lynn :-)

What a Washout!!

Hi everyone hope that you are well.

Thank you to Callad and Gillian for running training last week, and also thanks to Simon and Russ for helping out. 

What a pain that the matches have been cancelled now for the last two weeks. It is frustrating and brings back memories of last season and the back log of games toward the end of the season.

Games can only be cancelled (it is the home teams call) if the pitches are unplayable, or the weather would pose a danger to players or spectators (lightning, flooding etc). 

We only have limited spaces to rearrange games so I try everything I can do to get the games on. I have rearranged the Broadclyst game for Saturday 29th November at King George V playing fields.

You will see that on the League website it has the game listed as being at Broadclyst but they have no pitches available so we are hosting the match at KGV.

I will try and keep the table on our blog up to date as best as possible and will do my best to make sure that everyone knows what is going on! 

So as things stand the run up to the Christmas break is as follows ……

 Saturday 22nd November - home against West Exe Youth in the Cup (10.30am) 

Saturday 29th November - home against Broadclyst in the league (10.30am)

Saturday 6th December – home against St Martins in the league (10.30am)

Saturday 13th December – home against Sidmouth Warriers in the league (10.30am)

Saturday 20th December – home against Twyford Spartans in the league (10.30am) 

So a busy time. This will be complimented with training midweek at Isca (6-7pm) as normal. 

Also just to flag up the two social events coming before the festive break 

Friday 12th December – Players Disco (7pm to midnight) (I have tickets at £7 if you would like) 

Saturday 13th December – Players and families Christmas lunch at Waterfront, Exeter (£10 per adult and £7 per child) 

That’s all from me I think, thanks again for being such a supportive team. 

See you on Wednesday for training (6-7) at Isca College.

Cheers 

 Mark

Next couple of weeks - team info

It was a chilly but good training session last night, plenty of fireworks both on and off the pitch!! 

So look ahead to the next few weeks and we have back to back games on Saturdays throughout November. 

This Saturday we are away to Broadclyst. They play at The New Inn Pub, Broadclyst (EX5 3BX). Their managers tells me its about half a mile from Clyst Vale Community College. It is a 10:30am kick off so if we can meet as normal at 10am for a warm up and match preparations that would be great. 

We have an allocated referee for this match, Andrew P has offered to run the line for one half but if anyone can do the other half that would be great.

Being honest I am finding it tricky to balance the number of players and trying to ensure that everyone has fair match time, so I have been doing some thinking about the best way of trying to manage this whilst at the same time remaining a competitive. 

One issue is the number of substitutes. I have decided to now only have a maximum of three subs for any one game. 

Trying to integrate more than that in a game changes the dynamics of the match and the shape of the team too much. 

 I am also going to try and plan two matches ahead so that everyone knows where they stand, I hope parents and players will find that helpful. 

So that being said….. 

The team for Saturday 8th will be:

Goal Keeper – Sam R 

Defence – Charlie, Josh and Ewan

Midfield – Oscar, Dan, Will P and Ryan

Striker – Tom 

Starting Subs: Sam P, Alfie W and Joe 

Rested or not available – Alfie R, Will A and Cameron 

The squad for Saturday 15th will be: 

 Will A, Charlie, Cameron, Sam P, Ewan, Dan, Will P, Tom, Alfie W, Joe and Josh 

Rested or not available:- Sam R, Oscar, Alfie R and Ryan 

Just a reminder that Dan will be the team captain for the next couple of matches being given the armband for showing great commitment to both match play and training, well done Dan.

Also just to say that I will be away on Wednesday 12th November at training, spending the week in high secure psychiatric hospital (business not pleasure!). 

With John also away Callad will be running the session with help from one of the dads. Gillian will also be there for the whole session working with our goalies, I know that you will all help Callad out as needed.

Social Stuff 

Two dates for your diaries…… 

 Nigel has organised a disco for the boys on Friday 12th December starting at 7pm, I have tickets to sell (£7 a head) 

Also back by popular demand…….our festive social lunch at the Waterfront on Saturday 13th December right after our home game.

 I have invited the Central United boys and parents as well, it was such a lovely occasion last season and I hope will be welcomed. 

 I have initially booked for 50 but can extend this if needed.

 Right that’s it from me, many thanks for the offers of support whilst John is in Oz, will be sure to take them all up.

Regards 

 Mark