Next few weeks

Hello everyone, A great training session last night and hope that you have all dried out lads!! I just wanted to confirm that there will be no match or training on Saturday 25th November. I am not quite sure if I had got mixed up or if the fixtures had been changed, however no match and no training for one Saturday if that is okay. Our next match is on Saturday 2nd December, a second round plate match against Sidmouth at KGV. We also have a match on Saturday 9th December also at home against Axminster. We thought it would be good to have a pre Christmas lunch after this match like we have done before so I have booked a big long table at The Stables in the Guildhall. The cost is £10 for pizza, wedges, onion rings, chocolate brownie and a drink (cider, mulled wine or soft drinks!) It would be really nice to get as many players and parents/fans to come along and share some time together away from the touchline! It is booked for 2pm. Could I ask that you text me (07876018577) if you are able to attend and the number in your party. Be really great if we could have a full squad and parents as well. Just to confirm that we also have a match on Saturday 23rd December against Alphington.....ho, ho, ho!! Regards Mark PS - Hello John hope your trip to Australia is going well, we thought of you last night as we were standing in the torrential rain, freezing it was!! G'day mate!

St Martins 3 (1) Central 0 (0)

Central's fourth league match of the season saw them face one of their toughest opponents of the campaign. City needed to be on their best form in order to get a result at St.Martins who are currently unbeaten so far this season.
Central started the match well and worked hard in containing the opposition, and with a full subs bench, everybody was playing for their place.
Despite having their fair share of possession for the first 15 minutes, City rarely looked like they were going to score the opening goal, despite the hard work up front from Dan and Joey.
As St. Martins slowly took control a wonder strike from 20 yards saw them take the lead. He just wasn't closed down quick enough and had time to pick out the top corner.
The final twenty minutes of the first half saw St Martins have the majority of possession, but City battled well to keep the game at 1-0 going into the break.
Half-time brought the arrival of a tired Dylan, following a morning of rugby training.
He was put up front at the start of the second half in order to try and create some goal scoring chances and Central started the half in a higher gear than the Saints.
City had the majority of possession but time after time the final cross or pass around the penalty area was lacking quality and accuracy. The work rate and commitment were great but the Saints keeper was rarely brought into action. As Dylan was removed from the pitch, City changed to three up front in order to try and salvage a point, but as they threw numbers forward St Martins scored two late goals to give the final scoreline an unfair look.
A 3-0 defeat and that is now only one goal scored in the last three league games.
Back to the drawing board for next weeks match against Axminster.

Plate Cup 1st Round

Central City 3 (3) Wonford Galaxy 1 (0)

Devon's version of the Europa league brought the visit of league two side Wonford Galaxy to KGV.
City started the match as clear favourites and anything less than a comfortable win would have been a disappointment.

City took control of the match within the first few minutes and after tiring out the linesman's arm with numerous offsides, it was left to Dan to coolly slot past the keeper after receiving the ball from a throw in. 
The match was played mainly in the Wonford half and Lucas was unlucky to see his shot tipped onto the crossbar by the keeper. 

This was followed closely by a fierce low shot from Will that struck the base of the post.
It was all City and they eventually doubled their lead with a headed effort from Dan, to give him his second of the match.

A Wonford mix up lead to a quick third from Tom D and the half closed with the job done.

The second half was a much more even affair as Central lost their way and the standard of football dropped to a level usually only seen in the lower divisions.

With limited options on the bench Dan was eventually pushed up front in a bid to secure his hatrick, but chances were at a premium.

As the game fizzled out Wonford managed to nick a last minute consolation goal but it was City who went through to the second round.

Availability

Hi everyone,

Am just getting a bit anxious that attendance at both training and on match days is falling again to a level where we are struggling to raise a team.

We only had 6 players at training last night, and whilst I understand that we have a number of players with injuries or are poorly, can I ask that you text me (07876018577) just to keep me updated if you/your son cannot attend.  John and I put considerable thought into the training sessions and this will only work if we know who will be attending.

This Saturday (4th Nov) we are at home against Wonford Galaxy in the Plate Cup.  It is a later kick off (11.30am) due to pitch congestion!  At this time we only have the basic 11 players (Brandon, Tom O, Tom D, Cameron, Sam P, Onur, Lucas, Dan, Will P, Pacey and Josh) 

We hope to welcome Noah and Charlie back next week to training after they had recovered from injury.

The lack of a goalkeeper will be another problem on Saturday but we can cross that on the day!!

Regards

Mark