Results (29.01) Fixtures (05.02)

No complaints today as we put in three decent displays. The C's enjoyed a ball against Tooting Bec Rovers while it was business as usual for the B's against Sporting Crabs and the A's were unlucky to suffer a 1-0 defeat at the hands of an unfortunate pen.

El Matadors 1 Kew Antigua I 0

A penalty for a handball was the difference between the two teams. Up until then El Matadors never looked like scoring against our solid defence of Neil, Adam, Tom and Simeon. It was 'after the Lord Mayor's Show' up front however as we failed to fire following our Cup heroics last week. A decent display however given that Frank, Charlie and Daniel Bennett were missing and some burgeoning team spirit to take into the Cup build-up next week.

Kew Antigua Res 3 Sporting Crabs 1

We recovered from going 1-0 down to maintain our winning run in 2012. Sadly our closest rivals at the top of Div 4 (Mitcham Allstars) have got some easy games coming up but we will keep going about our business and hopefully slip under the radar of their and the League's searchlights.

As per usual there were moments when we switched off but we also played some great stuff which was encapsulated in a goal which was more Brazilian than Kew Antiguan.

Many thanks to Carl for going in goal for the full 90, despite being promised 45 on pitch.

We play Sporting Crabs at their place (Belair Park, Dulwich) in the Div 3/4 Cup next Sunday and I think we have the resources to push for the Cup and League so I'll have a dose of what we had today please.

Tooting Bec Rovers 1 Kew Antigua C 9

Tooting huffed and puffed but we blew their house down. They were determined that they were going to play it out from the back even if it meant that we'd be clean through on goal when they lost possession. While they continued with their attempts at ticky-tacky football the force of our tsunami swept over them as we swept into a 6-0 first half lead.

After we'd gone into a 3-0 lead after ten minutes it was no more than a training game which was a shame following our Cup exit last Sunday.

Ben (2), Gary (2), Nick and an own goal were our first half scorers and in the second half Mark, Yuichi and James Millar notched.

We are going from strength to strength but running out of games ! I will be involving the C's in the B's League Cup team because they (the C's) will have at least 6 games less than the B's over the course of the season.

Please let me know if you are available to play next Sunday. The C's game is yet to be confirmed by the League but we have:

Sunday February 5th:

Kew Antigua I v Bath Old Boys - League - Battersea Park - 10.30 k.o.
Sporting Crabs v Kew Antigua Res - Cup - Belair Park, Dulwich - 10.30 k.o.
Kew Antigua C v t.b.c - 10.30 k.o.

Look forward to hearing from you

Adam

Lost Property/Bookings

The kit has grown a bit in recent weeks with a blue Nike thermal top, a pair of black thermal gloves and a Lotto rain jacket all having been picked up after games. If you have lost any of these (or any other items) then give me a shout.

Meantime, going in the other direction, we have one of the new red shirts. This may be with the light blue shirts but if you have accidentally held onto it then please can you let me know.

Regarding bookings, the League have found out that clubs have been contacting refs after picking up bookings to ask them not to put them through. The League have told me/the clubs that this is not allowed and all bookings must be put through.

We are doing well as a club but have picked up 2 or 3 bookings too many for unsporting behaviour/dissent. Please try not to get involved in any slanging matches etc. and to avoid any altercations with opposition players or refs.

I know it can be a dogfight but let's try to make sure we give a good account of ourselves before, during and after the game.

Thanks and good luck

Adam

Match Fees: Fines

As promised match fees will come down from 01.01.2012 until the end of the season to £5 for 90 mins, £2.50 for 45 and none for taking the kit
(subject to no extraordinary costs arising).

However my telephone bill has taken a hammering over the last two months (£50 alone from football texts/calls in October and more than likely more in November).

Therefore as from 01.01.2012 there will be a system of fines in place for any incidences of maladministration on your part.

These will be as follows:

1. Failing to confirm by text or email by 8 p.m. on Wednesday - 50p
2. Texting or calling for confirmation of details after Thursday lunchtime - 50p
3. Failing to return your shirt to the kit bag - 50p
4. Calling me at any time to borrow shorts, socks or shinpads* - 50p
5. Calling me for assistance with a lift on Sunday morning (i.e. not arranging on Thurs, Fri or Sat) - £1
6. Failing to give notice by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday if suddenly unable to play (unless due to personal accident but not due to a football injury) - 50p
7. Arriving more than 20 minutes after meet time two weeks in a row - 50p
8. Arriving more than 10 mins after meet time for a game where we have to put up nets - 50p
9. Not wearing white shorts and socks (but only when specifically asked to do so on the blog) - 50p

*Stand-in players exempt

The above fines will be put on the blog when the teams are posted on the Thursday and will be collected by the captains on the Sunday.

If anyone has any questions re the above please do not hesitate to contact me (I won't charge you !)

Adam