After two defeats the boy confidence had been knocked a bit even after going 1-0 down early on David (the goal Machine) equalised but Kingswood came back strongly and went in 3-1 up at half time. The boys came out for the second half and with Noah back in the squad and Alfie and Danny B coming in from the colts the boys showed real character. Danny W scored to make the score 3-2. With midfielder Danny S and Josh rotating and hard defending from Lewis and Harry, David scored two more goals and the score was 4-3 to the Terrors. Then with almost the last kick of the game Kingswood equalised and the score finished 4-4. Excellent effort by all the boys and at least it brings an end to our run of defeats and with this type of spirit it won’t be long before we get back to winning ways.

Well done all of you.

Marc    
 

The Colts got back to winning ways with a brilliant 4-2 victory over Carshalton in this top of the table clash. The boys really had the bit between their teeth from the kick-off, and some of their passing play was a delight to watch. The win moves them back to the top level on points with Carshalton. There were a couple of tactical switches for the match, with Bouchez moving into defence from his usual wide left slot, Williams taking up a midfield role and Churchman moving up front. The changes certainly worked, with the Colts playing at a much higher tempo, causing Carshalton problems from the start. Much of the Colts’ early efforts came from good work down the left, where Power was causing a threat with some neat passes and strong runs. Bouchez almost grabbed the opening goal with a shot from the halfway line that the Carshalton keeper fumbled and just managed to clear as Kearley loomed. Kearley then twice went close. First he fired wide after being set up by Churchman’s superb one-touch lay-off, and then he latched onto a long pass from Bouchez but his effort was well saved. Carshalton also had a couple of decent chances but Abassi was again in excellent form at the back, timing his tackles well and anticipating the danger. It didn’t take the Colts long to break the deadlock in the second half. Churchman’s corner was only half-cleared and the ball broke to Williams who made no mistake from close range. Churchman made it 2-0 with the best goal of the match. Abassi, Power, Kearley all exchanged passes in a swift counter-attack and the striker coolly slotted home. The Colts were now dominant and a third goal duly followed. Williams floated a beautiful pass over the top of the Carshalton defence for Kearley, who picked his spot. The visitors pulled one back and then gave the Colts a scare by making it 3-2. A free-kick struck the underside of the bar and as Hogan tried to grab the ball on the line, the Carshalton player appeared to knock it out of the keeper’s hands but the goal stood. Creegan, Rondeau and Thornton all came on for the Colts to provide fresh legs and in the final couple of minutes Kearley made sure of the points with his second of the match. Again Churchman was the provider with a super pass and Kearley sent an unstoppable drive into the top corner.

Coach: Mick Thornton
Manager: Mike Churchman

Squad: Hogan, Thornton, Abbasi, Bouchez, Power, Kearley (2), Churchman (1), Creegan, Rondeau, Williams (1).   
 

This was our first defeat since the start of the season, the signs were there in the last two games we played that a defeat was coming. From the kick off we were not awake and with Oxshotts first attack they scored. We improved after that but our boys were always looking second best and never really looked like threatening A strong Oxshott defence, only some good goalkeeping from Bryan kept us in the game but with the first half coming to a close Oxshott scored again.

Second half Oxshott started quicker passing and moving the ball something our boys seemed to forget about these last few weeks And with silly errors we went three down, the boys automatically resigned to losing conceded to further goals. With all the hard work and good performances in the last month we should have done better and need to improve all over the pitch to compete in premier elite..

Tony Cain manager.

Squad (Thomas)(Watkins-furze)(skinner)(Clarke)(cain)(falzarano)(kington)(paddock)(Nicholson).  
 

This was my first match coaching the Terrors and they were not to disappoint.

A superb performance by the team against a very strong Molesey outfit ended in a superb 2-1 victory. This would have been an unbelievable achievement on its own but to do it with only 6 boys for 95% of the match was unbelievable. Great goalkeeping from Rivaldo ( or should I say Dida) who made a series of fine saves to thwart the opposition. In fact at one stage he kept out four players entirely on his own. The twins Jamie and Mark were all over the pitch with Mark making some very good runs and some excellent passes and Jamie’s goal ( which has been captured on video by his Mum) is surely a contender for goal of the season – not just in this league but the whole of English football !!! The goal came from some slick interpassing resulting in Alex breaking forward on goal, he hit an unstoppable shot from outside of the area that cannoned off the post – it was hit so hard that the rebound ended further back from where he shot it only for Jamie to follow up and hit the half volley first time with his left foot into the top left hand corner – cue fantastic celebrations! Sasha who had an unbelievable game must have covered every blade of grass twice. His tackling was superb as well as his renowned dribbling skills. How he did not score was a mystery. If he can just relax a bit more on the ball at times he will be the complete player. Bradley was a revelation in defence on his debut and his tackling especially was excellent. Alex also had a strong game showing some neat tricks and back heels and taking some excellent corners. The coach would like to see him also put in some strong tackles like Sasha and Bradley. West Molesey equalised shortly after the break but instead of letting this get to them the team responded magnificently defending as though their lives depended on it and unbelievably with three minutes to go Bradley stormed the length of the pitch to score past a despairing goalkeeper. The look of disbelief on Bradley’s face was a picture and was testament to all the hard work and effort AND FUN the team were having. Tyriece finally showed up for some last minute heroics and the team deservedly held on to win a superb game of football.

Full credit to the Terrors, a fantastic performance and the coach looks forward to working with them again soon.

Man of the Match: Everyone – could not fault anyone for effort, application and was great to see players playing with a smile on their faces.    Coach Robin . 
 

TM started very brightly and scored in the first two minutes. It followed from a scramble in the box. Charlie came through strongly with the ball and after some confusion in the opposition’s defence Tommy got the last touch to put it in the net. TM continued their bright start playing some good football. A fine through ball saw Louis score with a drive into the corner of the net past the keeper just off the ground to make it 2-0 after just five minutes. Fulham came back into the game and battled well with some quick play in midfield and TM fought hard to keep the stalemate. Towards the end of the half Ben took a free kick just outside the box, following a foul, which hit the bar. Charlie was unlucky not to score on the follow up. Reshaun played a solid game in goal and the score remained 2-0 at half-time. TM generally dominated in the second half and played some good passing football with the midfield in control, Owen supplying some good passes. Bradley and Chin kept the defence solid at the back and passed the ball well, and made good tackles and clearances. Chin moved to centre forward and a fine attack saw him hold the ball up well with the ball breaking to Tommy who took the ball on to score with a cool finish inside the right hand post. Ben suffered a nasty clash and had to come off, but the defence stayed resolute with Bradley having a fine game. Tommy was unfortunate not to score a hat-trick with a long range shot after some fine midfield play from Owen and Charlie. Luke came on with the whole team playing well to complete a 3-0 victory. Reshaun deserves special mention for playing his first game in goal and keeping a clean sheet.

Team from: Anthony-Cornwall, Pheri, Brickley, Chute, Highwood, Spencer-Smyth, Boyd, Alexander, Dell.

Reporter: John Highwood . 
 

Two goals in a minute cost the Colts the points at Links on Sunday. The boys really battled well in a tightly contested game and were unlucky to come away empty handed. Bouchez banged in his fifth goal on the season to give the Colts the lead but the home side got back into the match thanks to a deflected goal and grabbed two more after the interval to seal the points. The Stripes started the match brightly and Kearley twice went close, sending shots skidding just past the post. Thornton was also unlucky not to score a back-heeled goal similar to last week’s before a terrific run down the right flank by Williams and Kearley saw the ball fall to Bouchez who blasted it into the top corner from the edge of the box. The Colts looked comfortable at this point, with any danger from Links superbly cut out by Abassi at the back, timing his tackles to perfection. His defensive partner Churchman was bringing the ball out well and setting up attacks with some excellent passing. Hogan, back in goal after a three-match absence, was also showing his ability with some fine saves and good throw-outs to his team-mates. Just as it appeared the Colts would go into the half-time break ahead, Links scored a somewhat lucky equaliser – a cross from the left took a heavy deflection and looped over Hogan into the net. There was plenty of end-to-end action in the second half too and the Colts were unlucky to see a number of shots go agonisingly past the posts or get blocked near the line. It was an uphill task when Links grabbed two goals in a minute but the boys showed excellent attitude – they never gave up, attacking at every opportunity as tried to get back in the game. Power, Creegan and Rondeau all came on as second half substitutes but it was Links who went home the happiest.

Coach: Mick Thornton
Manager: Mike Churchman

Squad: Hogan, Thornton, Abbasi, Bouchez (1), Power, Kearley, Churchman, Creegan, Rondeau, Williams. 
 

Team: Vick, Dalton, Farmer, Demby, Cooper, Cousins, Santacroce

The Stripe's went into this game with only the basic 7 players to field with no subs due to half term holiday's and other commitments. Tooting started well with good shots coming from Santacroce and Demby in the opening minutes some great passing followed and the deadlock was broken when Demby caught on to a Santacroce pass which came from a great through ball from Dalton, Demby making sure with a fantastic shot in to the bottom left hand corner. With 10 minutes left of the first half Cooper had to leave the field with a kick to the knee this leaving Tooting 1 short and against a team like Epsom you will get punished with them scoring 2 goals before the half time whistle leaving it 2-1 to Epsom at half time. With Cooper returning for the second half Tooting were caught on the counter attack with Epsom taking a 3-1 lead. Tooting heads did not drop and with Cousins working hard and Farmer having a great game Tooting started to play like they did in the first 10 minutes of the first half. Whilst the ever improving Vick producing some great saves Santacroce, Demby and Cooper all had shots at goal and it was these 3 again who combined to set up Demby for Tootings 2nd. Tootings boys now pushed for the equaliser which left space at the back and Epsom again capitalising with Vick left in a 3 on 1 situation and unable to stop Epsom going 4-2 up. With Epsom using there 3 rolling subs wisely our boys stared to look tired but even so Tooting continued to press with the Epsom post being their saviour on more than a couple of occasions, The pressure finally told when Demby passed to Santacroce who blasted it in and to set up a thrilling last 5 minutes. With Farmer and Dalton pinging in balls and Cousins making a nuisance of himself in midfield Everyone in the Stripes at some point seemed to have a shot saved or blocked and with a bit of luck Tooting might have got the equaliser but sadly time beat us and the final whistle went 4-3 to Epsom. After the game it was felt by the players and supporters that it was a game we should have won and had we taken our chances we no doubt would have.Last weeks man of the match Andrew Demby then handed the trophy to this weeks man of the match Teddy Farmer after a great all round game. . 

1st half: Epsom start well, with two clear chances early on in the game. James attacks for T & M the keeper comes out but can’t get a grip of the ball, Casey knocks it onto James- James scores. 1-0 to T & M. After a corner by Harry for T & M which just goes wide, Epsom counter attack and score. 1-1.
2nd half: The second half starts with some very even play by both sides. Epsom have a good chance which just goes over the cross bar. T & M win 2 corners, a great header from Cameron onto the path of J.J. J.J scores.2-1 Epsom win a free kick which hits the bar. A great chance for Epsom! Epsom are not giving up. Even with only 6 men they keep battling and battling. The full time whistle is blown. What a great game! Epsom deserved to get something out of the game however this is a good 3 points for T &M.

Team:  Paddock, Skinner, Cain, Thomas (1), Clark, Kington, Falzarano, Nicholson, Palmer, JJ (1)
TONY T&M MANAGER. 

This was a deserved win but achieved without living up to the standard of the previous week, hampered undoubtedly by the small pitch and the 5-a-side goals. Whilst there were many good individual performances – Sacha notably bagging two goals – there was not the same strength of team play seen in recent weeks. Having said that, the result should not be underestimated – Kew had a number of skilful players who always looked capable of scoring a goal and it is a reflection of good defending and goalkeeping (each team member having a spell in goal) that no more than two goals were conceded.

Scorers: Sacha (2), Kieron, Ben, Adam

After last weeks defeat the Stripes visited Wallington AFC to make up for last weeks hiccup. The game didn't start well with Wallington scoring first after only 2 minutes with Vicks being unlucky not to have saved it. Wallingtons goal seemed to spur us on rather than them and Tooting's equaliser came from the trusty boot of Smith-Rowe who struck from outside the box. Tooting took the lead with some great passing between Santacroce, Demby and Smith-Rowe which resulted in Smith-Rowe getting his and our 2nd. It was Santacroce's turn to shine and with 15 minutes gone he struck a a superb shot into the left hand corner from well outside the box. We started the 2nd half well with Cooper and Cousins on the wings attacking and then getting back to help with the defending it gave the chance for Farmer and Iggo to push up.  Iggo, Cooper and Santacroce all came close to adding to the score but that honour went to the excellent Demby who only seems to score absolute stunners to make it 4-1. Before Wallington could recover Demby struck again and with the likes of Dalton ,Farmer and Iggo keeping the useful Wallington strikers quite all that was left was for highly talented Smith-Rowe to grab his hat-trick and round off an excellent team performance. After last weeks defeat the team have pulled together and produced their best performance of the season so far so well done everyone. A thanks to Les, Albert and Iggos dad for helping Alan with the training and Julia for being organised.
    
Team: Vick, Dalton, Farmer , Iggo , Demby (2), Cousins , Cooper , Smith-Rowe (3), Santacroce(1)

1st Half: The game starts quickly with a corner taken for T & M by Harry, T & M‘s first real attempt at goal, followed by another attempt by Casey which goes wide of the post. Bedfont have a corner, no joy – T & M are counter attacking, they win a corner, Casey shoots – ball hits side netting. T & M attack again following a corner, Cam headers to J.J who misses just wide of the net. This play is followed by some good football from Bedfont, matched by some good defending by T & M. T & M have the ball with a chance by Cam, back into the path of Casey- Casey shoots – he scores a blinder no keeper could save. It’s possibly goal of the season! It’s 1.0 T & M. Bedfont kick off straight to T & M, the ball falls to James he battles and battles well until he is rewarded with a Goal straight t through the keepers legs!2-0 T & M. A Free kick is awarded to Bedfont , T & M defenders get caught out Bedfont score 2-1.
2nd Half:  A quiet start to the second half by both teams. Corner for Bedfont – some good play followed by a good goal 2 -2. Bedfont look into the match now! T & M have possession with Reece on a good run for T & M- he score’s. (The first for Reece this season)(3-2) Bedfont kick off, T & M are back in control the ball goes out of play. After a good corner to T & M the ball finds its way into the back of the net. (James)(4-2 Quick off the mark again T & M have possession, the ball falls for Thomas who unselfishly passes superbly to James. James scores! (5-2) T & M swap keepers. T & M win a free kick, which is taken very well by Cameron it falls just short, Thomas tries to put a head on it- ball goes wide of goal. Bedfont have a throw in – which is cleared well by Michael, Bedfont keep pressuring and pressuring, and T & M keep clearing and clearing. T & M attack again with a great pass by J.J, Thomas just misses the goal. A corner for Bedfont – the pressures on for T & M – Bedfont score 5-3. Ref blows whistle. T & M win 5-3.

Tony Cain - Manager    
 

The Colts came back to earth with a bump on Sunday, suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat against Cannons. In fairness it was no more than the visitors deserved, surviving a late onslaught from the Colts to take all three points. The Stripes will be disappointed with the result but after setting such high standards in an excellent start to the season, it was perhaps only natural that their performance dipped a little. The boys looked nervous in the opening period of the game and found it difficult to reproduce their usual fluent passing moves, especially after conceding an early goal. But they gradually worked themselves back into the game, with Rondeau’s looping shot and Thornton’s powerful drive their best chances of the first half. Williams was doing his best to inject some energy into the team with several strong runs and some excellent covering tackles in midfield, while Churchman and Power looked to link up play with some neat touches. The Colts came out for the second half with much more determination and there was relief all round when they equalised. Cannons failed to deal with Churchman’s corner from the right and as the ball bobbled around the box, Bouchez’s shot was expertly back-heeled in by Thornton. Colts now looked the stronger side. Abbasi looked assured at the back and when the Colts broke forward, Thornton almost added a second following Kearley’s super pass. But despite working themselves some good crossing positions and forcing a number of corners, the Colts found the visitors’ goalkeeper in fine form. And it was Cannons who went on to win the game when they fired in a powerful free-kick from the edge of the box that gave Creegan no chance. The boys were disappointed to lose their first league game and will be eager to improve next week.

Coach: Mick Thornton
Manager: Mike Churchman

Squad: Hogan, Thornton (1), Abbasi, Bouchez, Power, Kearley, Churchman, Creegan, Rondeau, Williams.    
 

A game similar in many ways to last week’s. We lost to a good team away from home, failing to trouble their keeper at any time during the game. Again we started well enough and built a few attacks with Owen down the right and Tommy on the left getting the ball forward to Louis supported by Ben. However we got less time on the ball as Badshot Lea settled down and they began to enjoy more uncontested possession in midfield. Chin and Charlie had to swept up and make more and more tackles with Alfie being tested in goal. Our goal kicks were being closed down well and when Tommy contested one he took a knock on the head and was replaced by Danny Blankson on the left side of midfield. We came under more and more pressure with Badshot forcing some good saves from Alfie and numerous corners. The game was now being played almost entirely in our half and inevitably we paid for successive errors with three goal before half-time. The boys had the desire to make a game of it in the second half and to break the pattern of play. However, we were now playing as a group of individuals trying to do their best. Again, we allowed the opposition too much uncontested possession in midfield and some of their players were able to ride through tackles from isolated players. What attacking play we did manage was dealt with as we were getting caught in possession, giving the ball away and not stringing passes together. Consequently, the opposition got more and more confident and were trying shots at goal from outfield and working and inter-passing well closer in, leading to three more goals. We have suffered a big loss of form in the last two weeks and have much better players than these results and performances reflect. However, our last two opponents have been very strong and are two of only three unbeaten teams in the division.   
 

This was the Colts at their best so far this season and a good indictor of how far the team has progressed since coming together in September. They played with confidence and with many neat passing movements – and this was against a Wandgas team who themselves were a pretty useful side. Not only did the team look dangerous when coming forward in open play but, unusually for a team of this age, with Alex’s accurate crosses so too did they at corners – it was as if they had been practicing set pieces at Saturday morning training! Defensively, Ruben was a tower of strength and shut down almost single-handedly the Wandgas attacks. Although an early start – 9.15am kick-off – there will be few parents complaining at getting up early on a Sunday if the Colts turn in performances like this!

Scorers: Alfie (2), Kieron (2), Ben (2), George (2) .  
 

What a game! The Colts produced another fantastic display to snatch a dramatic 3-3 draw against Kingstonian. All the players can be very proud of their efforts as they twice came from behind to salvage a point in an end to end match from the first whistle until the last. Thornton, still wearing the No 1 shirt in place of the absent Hogan, was the first keeper into action, pulling off a number of excellent saves in the opening period as Kingstonian pressed. But there was nothing he could do to stop the home side going ahead when one of their dangerous attackers burst into the box and fired home. The Colts came back immediately, with Churchman and Rondeau linking well down the left and Kearley putting in his usual all-action performance in midfield. In defence, Power and Abbasi were solid, putting in some excellent tackles against Kingstonian’s quick strikers. The Colts then found themselves 2-0 down but hit back just before half-time when Creegan sneaked in at the far post to tap in Churchman’s testing cross. The goal certainly lifted the Stripes because they came out full of energy and it was Creegan who got his second of the game to bring them level. Williams produced a brilliant piece of skill to work some space in midfield and fed the ball through to Creegan who made no mistake. Kearley almost put the Colts ahead but his 20-yard free-kick was tipped over. The Colts were now looking the stronger team but again trailed when Kingstonian’s danger man scored another excellent goal. Unfortunately for the same player, he then brought the Colts level, diverting the ball past his own keeper under strong pressure from Bouchez. Both teams were still giving it everything and had chances to grab a winner but the game ended in a draw which was a fair result.

Coach: Mick Thornton
Manager: Mike Churchman

Squad: Hogan, Thornton, Abbasi, Bouchez, Power, Kearley, Churchman, Creegan (2), Rondeau, Williams. .  
 

Our fourth away game of the season. We travelled to Staines Town, last season’s champions. With some good results behind us the boys seemed in a confident mood and they showed their confidence from the first whistle with passing and moving, they were closing Staines down, never letting them get into there stride. Casey and Cameron were dominating midfield, Reece and Harry looking good at the back, calm Bryan in goal and JJ and James causing trouble up front. We took the lead through Casey on about the fifteenth minute. A shot from JJ was blocked by a Staines defender which Casey was on to quickly and smashed the ball into the roof of the net. Staines was always in the game with some good attacking play but some good defending saw us go in at half time 1-0 up. Half time. Again we came out strongly battling well both teams having shots on target but both keepers staying strong and up to it ,with Michael coming on at the back and Thomas up front we had some fresh legs on that we needed. With time running out for Staines they pushed forward but our boys kept closing them down. The ref had other ideas and into the fifth minute of stoppage time Staines were awarded a corner, with our players exhausted and a lack of concentration, Staines had a free header from the corner that they scored from. About 30 seconds later yes you guessed it the ref blew the final whistle. A game we deserved to win, but some very unfair decisions, and 7 minutes extra time given (that would not have even been seen in the Premiership) cost us 3 points However at the end off the day a point away to Staines is a good result.

Well done boys keep up the good work!

Tony Cain

(T & M Team Out today Brian, Michael, Harry, Reece Cameron, Casey1, James, J.J, Thomas) .  
 

A difficult and very challenging game for the boys this week playing away from home on a large pitch against a big, strong, organised, committed and technically proficient side. To the boys credit they remained positive and industrious throughout the game never once did they stop trying to get on the score sheet with all nine players showing a great attitude despite, surprisingly, being outplayed and challenged for much of the game. The starting formation was as last week except that, with Luke Henderson unable to play, Owen started on the right with Tommy on the left. We started well with the game going end to end. Our front man Danny battled well against a strong, tight defence. However, Fulham began to build attacks from deep with their fast, strong midfielders. Having scored from a corner they caught us on the break, as we chased the game, winning a penalty from a one-on-one with our keeper Alfie, who having another excellent game, almost held onto the spot kick. For the rest of the half we had to defend with Tommy and Owen and our substitutes Reshaun and Jamarl tracking back, tackling and forcing their men wide. Ben and Chin stayed solid, helped by Charlie, who as always covered a lot of ground during the game. After the break Ben played in the middle with Charlie joining Chin in defence, but an early third goal put us on the back foot again. However, all the boys worked and battled despite the 3:0 scoreline. Tommy, Owen and later Reshaun worked hard out wide and we held the ball more in the middle with some good passing between Jamarl, Ben and Danny, but a very committed defence and midfield ensured we failed get close enough to really trouble their keeper, despite some good breaks and forcing some corners. Fulham were impressive in technique and remained combative to the end scoring two more goals, the first from a dubious free kick. The boys attitude was exemplary and they will learn with experience to handle physical games like this.

Team from: Halstead, Pheri, Brickley, Boyd, Highwood, Spencer-Smyth, Blankson, Douglin-Kirton, Anthony-Cornwall .