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• Sunday League results: William Harvey 6 Shadoxhurst 5; Newchurch 0 Marsh Athletic 2 ; Ashford Cavaliers 4 Troggs Reserves 1; Park Farm 0 Grasshoppers 4; Highfield Reserves 6 Burton Grove 2; Queens Head 2 Wye Reserves 2

• Sunday League round-up: In Division One, old rivals William Harvey and Shadoxhurst put on an eleven-goal thriller with Harvey eventually running out 6-5 victors. The Dockers led 5-1 at half time through Carlum McCloud (3) and Mitchel Punt (2) before Harvey stole the points via a Gary Turner treble, Sean Gibbs (2) and Luke Walder. Marsh Athletic are the Second Division champions after winning 2-0 away to neighbours Newchurch thanks to scores from Sam Lancaster and Adam Washford. Highfield Reserves rounded off their season with a 6-2 home success against Burton Grove with Keith Mason (2), Jessie Lee Jnr, Mark Lee, Mark Hilden and Connor Little on target. Vinnie Day and Barry Pithers hit consolation goals for Grove. Ashford Cavaliers also ended on a winning note, 4-1 at home to Troggs Reserves, while Park Farm went down 4- 0 to Grasshoppers. Shannon Hodson and Andy Bennett put the Marshmen 2-0 up at the break with Kevin Bennett and Driss Hodson adding further goals during the second half. In the bottom section, Queens Head missed out on third place when they were held to a 2- 2 draw by Wye Reserves after the pub side had gone two goals in front through Mike Ward and Brett Moncrieff. The villagers claimed the points as they fought back with goals from Brad Freund and Glen Gardener. Not played: Ashford Victoria v Churchills. Apparently the pitch was not marked out and the match has been rescheduled for next Sunday.

• Reminders: [1] Executive meeting tonight at 6pm and [2] Youth Project meeting on Monday at 6.30pm. Can managers of all youth sides, except the U10s, please furnish me with recommended sizes for their new kits at the Youth Project meeting. Those that have sponsors, in the nicest possible way, can we get printing details and the money in now if possible please as the aim is to order this week for everybody. The sooner we order, the sooner you can all look the business.

  There is still time for juniors to take part in the Sponsored Penalty Competition and extra forms have been left in the clubhouse for those that have lost theirs. You can take them at any time with agreement of the manager/coach but please remember to bring the money with you. The money will go towards much needed new/extra training equipment.

  More action for our junior sides today with the Under 14s taking part in the South Ashford tournament this morning and the U15s and U16s joining in this afternoon. For the afternoon teams, please be at Homelands by 12.45pm.

My thanks to parents for pinging across some marvellous photos … all I need now is the time to upload them all … but we will get there! Here are a few to get on with:

19.5.2012 Building a new U13 side for next season … the boys pictured before leaving for the tournament

19.5.2012 In-form keeper Finlay with the cup

19.5.2012 Ian Mace hoists the cup

19.5.2012 Happy players

19.5.2012 Colts Player of the Match Kuba with Duncan

19.5.2012 Winners

Here we go! Green youngsters triumph at Homelands

The first local tournament of what we view as a new era and the Green already have one piece of silverware in the cupboard as our Under 10s won a thrilling penalty shoot-out to win the South Ashford Youth Club competition at Homelands on Saturday morning. Our photos show Alex, Luke and Zac [top]and [below] Zac and Ian Mace with the cup. The Colts also earned acclaim by winning the Fair Play Award. Reports from the managers to follow on the Youth Football tab.
In the afternoon, two goals each from Billy Norton and Aaron Maher were not quite enough as the Under 12s finished as group runners-up. The lads narrowly missed out on going through but manager Tony Gawler declared himself satisfied with the progress being made:
“After such a short time together I felt the lads did themselves proud, only missing out on the semi-finals on goal difference.
On my part the most pleasing aspect was how we generally improved throughout the competition and the great togetherness shown by all.
Although it’s early days, if this attitude can be replicated then the side have a chance to improve greatly.
Also thanks for the great support from all, we were the loudest when we scored and all appreciate that”.

All in all, it was a happy day for [most!] down the clubhouse as Trent and Kev prolonged their celebrations following the Hammers win over Blackpool and Drogba emulated the Under 10s triumph from the penalty spot.

More photos as soon as I have time … and please also refer to the Youth Football tab

Executive meeting Sunday at 6pm
Internal notice: apologies for the short notice but there will be a short meeting of the Executive at 6pm on Sunday to discuss specific topics … members are asked to attend if at all possible

Happy birthday Harry!
The club sends its best wishes for a happy birthday to Vice President Harry Hills who is 49 today. Harry joined the club at the age of 14 from South Ashford Youth Club and went on to make 702 senior appearances and score 82 goals. When he retired from playing, Harry was part of Clive Cook’s successful management team before leaving the area and calling it a day.

Seniors on course for higher qualifications
Three of our senior members are engaged in CPD activities this weekend with Terry Perk [left] taking his Coaching for Adults Course and Dalbs and The Beast having three solid days on their FA Level 2 programme at Bearsted.
Local tournament action this week for the youngsters is at Homelands with the Under 10s entering two sides on Saturday morning and Tony Gawler taking his new Under 12 lads in the afternoon. On Sunday, attention turns to the older boys with the Under 14s in the morning and the Under 15s and 16s in the afternoon.
The big games on the box will be on TV at the ground as usual.

Tonight: BGFC Juniors 6-a-side planning meeting at 7.30pm. All welcome as we prepare for the event which will take place on 14 July.

Training tonight as usual but U12s don’t forget Jim will be taking you at the earlier time of 5pm.

All youth managers: the BGFC Membership  and Consent Forms are now in the clubhouse, so there is no reason why we cannot start getting them completed and signed by parents. They must come back to me as Youth Project Coordinator as the information is sensitive and will be lodged with the Welfare Officer. Thanks DH

First friendly announced: now is the time for senior managers to organise their friendly programme and first up is the Saturday first team which will play away to Kent Invicta League side Orpington on 4 August. During the process of pitch re-alignment at Waterside, can all managers please ensure their games are away until further notice.

James Macey with the U13s runners-up trophy from the Wye Tournament on Saturday

Another terrific turn out by the Under 14s and Under 15s tonight with training enjoyed by all. Thanks go to those lads that have made a genuine effort with the Sponsored Penalty Competition and brought in money that will go towards league and cup fees, more training equipment, balls and kits. Well done! For those teams/players that have not taken an interest so far, I have put more forms in the clubhouse so you are not left out.

It’s not raining on a training night! Well, not as I write anyhow. Tonight the sessions are at the normal time of 6-7pm for the Under 14s and Under 15s. Robbie is working so Dave Andrews will take the Under 15s for this evening. The clubhouse opens at 5pm today.

Thanks go to Martyn Dalby, Wilson Guest and Jamie Hurst who as always responded to take training when managers have work commitments. Martyn, who oversaw the U16s at Ramsgate on Saturday, begins his FA Level 2 programme with Matt Coniam at the end of the week and we wish them both well.

TRAINING FOR SENIORS TONIGHT IS CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK

A number of players are doubtful due to work commitments plus the younger lads are revising for exams, so we will give it a miss tonight. Would Wilson, Kieran, Ryan, Dan, Chris, Prason please note we are in an U16 tournament on Sunday and I will be in touch later in the week. Thanks DH

Training for junior sides is ON. Will the U12s please remember you now start at 5pm with Jim on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The GOE Accountancy Monday
Page … brought to readers every Monday morning

GOE Accountancy are the official auditors to Bromley Green Football Club

Any clubs needing the invite and application form to the Bromley Green FC Youth 6-a-side Tournament on 14 July can print the basic form off from this link. Logos have been omitted for ease of downloading. County Association Affiliation Number must be provided. Ages U10 through to U16 and it is strictly first come, first served.

BGFC Tournament Invite 2012

Read the end of season summary by the Saturday first team manager by clicking on the link

SAT FIRST BROMLEY GREEN SEASON REVIEW 2011

Reminder to Executive: we meet tonight at 6pm

The big game at Princes Park was settled by a 4th minute strike from midfielder Lee Noble as Dartford moved into the Blue Square Premier with a 1-0 victory over Welling United. The play-off final attracted a crowd of 4088.

Under 14s in their first tournament for Bromley Green

12.5.2012 The U14s who played some thrilling football on Saturday

More photos and reports from the weekend’s tournaments can be found by clicking on the Youth Football tab

Pictured is Harrison Eldridge who scored a screamer at Wye for the Under 11s … read the report by ‘The Beast’ on the Youth Football tab

Please scroll down for today’s local league results … youth football followers please click on the Youth Football tab for regular updates and photos from all the Green squads

Bromley Green FC Juniors 6-a-side Tournament

Any club that has not yet received the invite letter/application form can print off the basic information [logos omitted to speed up download] from the link below. Interest is already high and acceptance will be strictly first come, first served. No applications will be considered after the deadline date. Please note only affiliated clubs should apply and the County Affliliation Number must be on the form.

BGFC Tournament Invite 2012

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Ashford & District Sunday League round-up

The hotly-contested race to clinch runner-up spot in the First Division took another twist with Churchills going down 5-1 at home to Shadoxhurst after taking the lead through Paul Mabb. Kirk Howard, Zilmar Parlonga, Mitchel Punt, Jack Scobie and Carlum McCloud netted to ensure the villagers maximum points. Churchills now need to win their final game of the season against Ashford Victoria to take second place.

Division Two is still wide open but Levins stay at the head of things after winning their last game of the season 4-2 away to Burton Grove with Tom Bell, Zack Jones, Billy Sommerville and Conner Bourne on target. Vinnie Day and Barry Pithers scored for the Grove. Marsh Athletic, following up a narrow 2-1 win at nearby Grasshoppers in midweek, were held to a goalless draw when they traveled to Cornes Meadow to meet Troggs Reserves. Newchurch meanwhile kept up their bid for promotion by virtue of a 3-0 victory over Fox Sunday with Andy Jones, Darrell George and Jim Aspri on target. Grasshoppers completed their home fixtures with a 5-3 win against Ashford Cavaliers, the goals coming from Andy Bennett (2), Jason Jones, Ricky Bingham and Shannon Hodson. Steve Close (2) and Pete Calverley replied for the visitors.

Hamstreet Reserves prepared for their Third Division Cup Final against Albion Eagles on Thursday evening with a 4-0 home win over bottom side Pilgrims. Goalkeeper Andy Watts, making his seasons debut on the pitch, notched twice aided by Jack Bundock and Tom Wilmshurst.

Fixtures not played: Wye Reserves v Queens Head (pitch unfit) rearranged for next Sunday. Re-fixtured:  Marsh Athletic v Wye Thursday 17 May with a 6.30pm ko. To re-fixture: Ashford Dynamo v William Harvey, Wye v Newchurch.

One official game today and that finished 3-3 between APM and Farnborough OBG in the Kent County League Premier.

Sunday’s Blue Square Bet South play-off final between the Darts and Welling at Princes Park has been sold out for the past week.

Saturday’s local league Premier Division fixture between AISCC and double champions Rolvenden we hear was not played. No idea why … does anyone out there know why it was called off? Does it mean the Bromley Green kids end as runners-up? Any information gratefully received!

Around the tournaments today

[More photos plus details from the managers to follow later on the Youth Football tab]

12.5.2012 The U16s at Southwood this morning

It was tournament action for most of the Green youngsters today and there were lots of positives to be drawn from the days endeavours across the age groups. The U16s, playing against strong opposition from Ramsgate and Canterbury, started superbly before falling apart in their second match and being beaten by a cruel penalty to become knocked out in the group stages.

At Wye, as Duncan was leaving and I was arriving, the info was that the U10s played well and came fourth … report is on the Youth Football tab. Any pics from parents/supporters will be welcomed thanks.

The U14s scored some great goals and suffered just one narrow defeat in their group matches before going out in the semi finals; while the U13s qualified for the final but just missed out at the last hurdle. Great entertainment from both our ‘new’ family members and, despite being a bit baggy, didn’t the green and black kits look smart!

12.5.2012 Matt Kirby

Dave Andrews and myself have taken in as many games as we possibly could today and have seen so much passion as well as quality play at Ramsgate and Wye. Thank you for the entertainment boys! If I have to pick a moment that remains  etched on the mind though, it was provided by number 12 Matt Kirby at Wye for the U13s. Matt’s sheer determination and bravery to win a mid-pitch header, that set up a vital winning goal when it was all or bust in our penultimate group match,  epitomised what wearing the Green shirt is all about. Terrific attitude Matt, keep it up!

12.5.2012 The U13s who battled their way into the final stages this afternoon