Please note that due to the condition of pitches and forecast for tomorrow our match against Gotherington u13's at Swindon Village has been postponed.
Time to get the aqualung ready and build an ark.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Sunday 18th November - County Cup Fixture
Unfortunately we have withdrawn from this fixture as with a couple of
players succumbing to illness and injury in the last 24 hours we were
reduced to 9 available players. This is far from ideal as it is a
great day for a football match and it would have been good to lock
swords with a very good Painswick team again. The decision is taken as
with only 9 players there will be tired legs and minds which increases
risk of injury to both sets of players.
Let's get the lads back fit and we'll and continue next week with a
return to league action.
players succumbing to illness and injury in the last 24 hours we were
reduced to 9 available players. This is far from ideal as it is a
great day for a football match and it would have been good to lock
swords with a very good Painswick team again. The decision is taken as
with only 9 players there will be tired legs and minds which increases
risk of injury to both sets of players.
Let's get the lads back fit and we'll and continue next week with a
return to league action.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
County Cup - 18th November
This Sunday we face Painswick U13 again, this time in the GFA County Cup. The game will not be at Bisley (or Tewkesbury!!) but at Whiteshill Playing Field, Lower Street, GL6 6AS. It's around 12miles and should take around 30 minutes or so according to google maps.
Lets aim to meet at 1:30 ahead of the 2pm kick off.
Please contact Marcus if there's any issues.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
U13's Cup - Painswick V LRFC Cougars
Well done to the lads on Sunday. That was a tough fixture against an excellent opposition. On a huge pitch with only 11 players available due to some technical issues they performed manfully. The effort was visible for all to see when after the game they all just slumped on the pitch. But they should, genuinely,, not be downhearted about the performance for while th result is, obviously, disappointing the performance was anything but.
We lost Willbo for a while due to a pulled stomach muscle, we dropped Luca into left back and while Willbo recovered which he thankfully did played with 10-men. Painswick by contrast had a squad of 15 available. As the game continued Luca then pulled up with his back getting the better of him but continued to play. So to only lose 3-2 in those circumstances is something to take heart from.
Will.I.Am in goal had a stormer, he was calmness personified making catches from long shots and a stunning save palming the ball away from a brilliantly struck corner. In front of him George used all his tenacity and athleticism to snuff as many attacks as possible with Freddie putting in a very solid shift alongside him in the centre of defence. Using his head and left foot (see all that practice pays off) to make some timley clearances. When we got the ball forward we struggled to support the front players. Sam playing at right back had a solid match in an unfamiliar position. Always dangerous playing crosses from deep he wasn't really able to support the attack as he would normally like such was Painswick pressure.
The first goal came against the run of play but after some nice passing in midfield with Jacob, Harvey, Max, Louis and Daniel all being involved in the build up. The ball was played out to Luca on the right wing, pulling the ball back from the byline he hit a cross-shot the flew over the keepers head into the far corner. 1-0 and in all honestly against the run of play.
Painswick pulled one back scoring from close range after sustained pressure.
Before half time we went back into the lead. A lovely free kick from Jacob going in over the keepers head. 2-1.
The message at half time was to get tighter in midfield. A tactical change saw Daniel drop deeper and Max push up front with Luca and Louis swapping wings. With the Painswick right winger being particularly fast we needed some additional cover on that wing. Painswick equalised early in the half and as the game progressed looked more likely to score. While we were still creating chances on the break we weren't getting that final lucky break or bounce to see us clean through. With around 5 minutes to go Max got through and rolled a shot beyond the keeper that drifted just wide of the far post. Despite a performance packed with commitment it wasn't to be our day.
We have an opportunity to put things right next weekend when we play Painswick again in the County Cup.
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Note - i am not sure what has happened with google maps but the address and post code of the pitch was correct but the map pointed to Bisley. I will check links before posting them in foture.
We lost Willbo for a while due to a pulled stomach muscle, we dropped Luca into left back and while Willbo recovered which he thankfully did played with 10-men. Painswick by contrast had a squad of 15 available. As the game continued Luca then pulled up with his back getting the better of him but continued to play. So to only lose 3-2 in those circumstances is something to take heart from.
Will.I.Am in goal had a stormer, he was calmness personified making catches from long shots and a stunning save palming the ball away from a brilliantly struck corner. In front of him George used all his tenacity and athleticism to snuff as many attacks as possible with Freddie putting in a very solid shift alongside him in the centre of defence. Using his head and left foot (see all that practice pays off) to make some timley clearances. When we got the ball forward we struggled to support the front players. Sam playing at right back had a solid match in an unfamiliar position. Always dangerous playing crosses from deep he wasn't really able to support the attack as he would normally like such was Painswick pressure.
The first goal came against the run of play but after some nice passing in midfield with Jacob, Harvey, Max, Louis and Daniel all being involved in the build up. The ball was played out to Luca on the right wing, pulling the ball back from the byline he hit a cross-shot the flew over the keepers head into the far corner. 1-0 and in all honestly against the run of play.
Painswick pulled one back scoring from close range after sustained pressure.
Before half time we went back into the lead. A lovely free kick from Jacob going in over the keepers head. 2-1.
The message at half time was to get tighter in midfield. A tactical change saw Daniel drop deeper and Max push up front with Luca and Louis swapping wings. With the Painswick right winger being particularly fast we needed some additional cover on that wing. Painswick equalised early in the half and as the game progressed looked more likely to score. While we were still creating chances on the break we weren't getting that final lucky break or bounce to see us clean through. With around 5 minutes to go Max got through and rolled a shot beyond the keeper that drifted just wide of the far post. Despite a performance packed with commitment it wasn't to be our day.
We have an opportunity to put things right next weekend when we play Painswick again in the County Cup.
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Note - i am not sure what has happened with google maps but the address and post code of the pitch was correct but the map pointed to Bisley. I will check links before posting them in foture.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
League Cup Match - 11th November
Cup. The address of the pitch is: King George V PF, Bisley,
Vanderbreen Street , Bisley, Stroud GL6 7BN.
It's about 11 miles (see map below). Lets aim to meet at 1:30 for a
2pm kick-off.
Squad details are in the calendar.
Any problems please call me.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
04/11 - 11/11 and into December....
04/11 Fixture
It was disappointing to have today's game postponed but after giving the game every opportunity to go ahead there was no option but to do so for the boys safety.
07/11 Training
Unfortunately due to pesky work commitments there will be no training this Wednesday due to availability.
11/11 Fixture
Next Sunday we have Painswick in the League Cup in what will be a tough fixture (looking at their results so far). I still have some availability gaps so please check that tracker that's on the website and let me know availability. With 5 games (all being equal) between now and the end of the season a complete availability view would be very useful.
You can reach the tracker here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgHDVgJDV60HdFUwYWlMd1Y0RWNzZFA0RGFFSnZFUVE&single=true&gid=0&output=html)
It was disappointing to have today's game postponed but after giving the game every opportunity to go ahead there was no option but to do so for the boys safety.
07/11 Training
Unfortunately due to pesky work commitments there will be no training this Wednesday due to availability.
11/11 Fixture
Next Sunday we have Painswick in the League Cup in what will be a tough fixture (looking at their results so far). I still have some availability gaps so please check that tracker that's on the website and let me know availability. With 5 games (all being equal) between now and the end of the season a complete availability view would be very useful.
You can reach the tracker here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgHDVgJDV60HdFUwYWlMd1Y0RWNzZFA0RGFFSnZFUVE&single=true&gid=0&output=html)
Match Cancelled 04/11
Pitch Inspection 04/11
In view of the bad weather overnight there's a pitch inspection at
Cleeve today at 11 with a decision as to whether the game can go ahead
to follow.
Details of the pitch inspection will be texted to parents once received.
Cleeve today at 11 with a decision as to whether the game can go ahead
to follow.
Details of the pitch inspection will be texted to parents once received.
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