Late night update: BG Girls change of venue Sunday to Norman’s Park, Hayes Lane, Hayes, Bromley BR2 9EF
Well done Thomas!
McDonalds voucher for 2 meals goes to Thomas Bridge of the U9 Hurricanes
U12s EKYL home on Sunday 1pm meet: Harvey, Charlie W, Rieyaan, Keiran, Ben, Harrison, Thomas, William, Henry, Charlie Bryant, Kris, Charlie Barber, Harley, Josh. Reserves: Oliver, Alfie. Missing through injury is Preston.
Clubhouse open Saturday 7am to 2pm as no afternoon games
Birthday greetings Saturday to Tommy Lockett and Andy Williams!
Best wishes to the Sunday firsts in their cup game at Chatham
Under 18s squad for Sunday’s away EKYL match with Canterbury Youth
Biddenden are now unable to field a side for Saturday’s League Cup match – sorry but again don’t shoot the messenger as I am as cheesed off as you about it. DH
Please park sensibly and car share wherever possible this weekend … and don’t park in the Swan Centre car park … thank you
Updates
Saturday’s senior fixture with Biddenden is now at Rolvenden’s pitch. Same meet time at the club.
Sunday’s home reserve game is on provided we have no more rain
U12s EKYL home to Woodnesborough on Sunday … squad will be announced once injury concerns are clearer … sorry for delay
Pitch inspection outcomes for both home and away senior matches will be posted on here early evening
Clubhouse open from 8am until midday on Friday
Sponsors of Bromley Green FC
Saturday seniors squad for the match away to Biddenden
Kieron Smith; Joe Burden, Kai Friday, Connor Friday, Marley Edmed, Stuart Taylor, Lewis Sheldon-Smith, Richard Floyd, Jordan Osborne, Lewis Bagshaw, Ryan Carter, Mitchell Barrett, Kenny Denton
Under 12s Utilitas squad for Saturday away to Headcorn
Arilas, Ben, Timmy, Harrison, Josh, Charlie B, Charlie R, Preston, Dexter, William, Kieran, Kris
In addition to Lewis Bagshaw’s return, we now have Connor Gower and former youth captain Mitchell Barrett ready to rejoin on Saturdays … welcome back!
Please note I am only open until 4.30pm Thursday – DH
Shirts found at the club … please claim and collect … thanks
Numbers 3 and 5 respectively
Happy birthday Thursday to Aidan Branch!
All training on Thursday is as per the schedule
ADYFL managers please remember that deadline day for signing players is 31 January 2020 and we have to pay £10 to the league now for every new player/transfer
Well done the U9s on Wednesday on a nippy night! George revealed that Kaz is normally drunk by midnight so we all learnt something. Sorry Kaz but couldn’t resist it! Kick off on Saturday is now 10am so we meet in the clubhouse at 8.45am.
Happy birthday Wednesday to Michelle Edwards, Karen Fedder and Nadine Castle-Pearson!
Clubhouse open 4pm until 8pm Wednesday
U9s training in the MUGA 6pm with Damion Truelove. There will be hot buttered crumpets, sausages, chips etc after training and I would like 5 minutes with parents please before dispersing. Thank you DH
Update: the two training slots at Pitchside next Monday have now been taken by the U15s and U12s McDonalds
Next Monday both the U9s Hurricanes and U10s DVS are not using their slots at Pitchside. Therefore, there are two openings for BG teams to have an extra session. All paid for so if any manager wants to grab an hour please let me know. Cheers DH.
All training is as per the schedule Tuesday evening
Clubhouse open from 11am to 1pm only today
Youth manager/coach
We will pay for your DBS, Safeguarding and FA Emergency First Aid
Note there is a 6-7pm slot available for any BGFC team on Monday 27 February at Pitchside (instead of U10s DVS who are away). First come, first served. Please contact DH by email at dhomewood@yahoo.com.
Birthday greetings today to Sam Spencer!
To Bromley Green Saturday manager Paul Wynter and his good lady …
Congratulations! A baby boy Tommy
Monday training is as per normal
Super Sunday as BG Girls win 3-0 and U12s EKYL smash five without replyon the road
Steve Sutton reports on BG Girls win at Anchorian Sapphires
The girls had a hard game away with Anchorians being a tougher opponent than their visit to the waterside earlier in the season. The girls maintained their form and were 1 nil up at half time through an Ella Roper goal. The second half saw the Green Girls grow more into the game scoring two more goals through Ella Roper and Anya Carrroll, the opposition stepped up their game but were reduced to long range shots as their best option to score. Keeps the girls top of the league with the team in second place, our hosts for the next two weeks in a cup semi final and league game, whose game was called off due to the weather, which as it stands means two wins out of the last three league games will see them crown league champions. Also two of the last three league games are against the second place team. A few very tough games left I feel! Keep it going girls we all know you have it in you to come home strong in the end of the season. Steve
Under 12s 5-0 victors at Barham
At Barham, a third successive clean sheet for the U12s Pirtek squad who hit a nap hand without reply. Player of the Match was two-goal Preston Webb with William Spiers, Kris Kostov and debutant Charlie Barber completing the scoring. With our huge squad, selecting players for next week’s home game with runaway leaders Woodnesborough will be difficult. But we go into every match with confidence … and who knows? Thanks again to parents for excellent support. DH
A shoe horn for Oliver Burrett – this should save about 20 mins each game putting on his boots!
Some of the U12s Pirtek
Will starts the warm-up for the early arrivers
Kris and Rieyaan
Harvey shows off his long shorts!
William – who scored once again against Barham
Charlie Bryant on his debut
Celebrations as Rieyaan seys up Charlie Barber for his debut goal
Keiran breaks but the lino isn’t looking for once!
Kris and Preston who played influential roles in our 5-0 victory
8.50am update: Pilgrims have called off this morning’s match due to ‘frozen pitch’
Sunday’s action: Senior reserves away Pilgrims (meet clubhouse by 9.15pm), Under 12s EKYL away Barham Youth (meet clubhouse by midday). U14 Girls are on the road again.
U12s Pirtek Away Barham Youth (2pm) [League] Players please meet in the clubhouse by 12 midday. We will get changed at the club and need to leave by 12.30pm at the latest. Venue The Bear Trap, Rabbit Hole, Barham, Canterbury CT4 6QF. Please park in Brickfield Recreation Ground (next door) as entrance to Barham’s ground is boggy.
Revised squad: Harvey Prior, Ben Hatcher, Harrison Petken, Thomas Hawkins, Rieyaan Naunko, Preston Webb, Charlie Bryant, William Spiers, Keiran Branch, Kris Kostov, Oliver Burrett, Charlie Barber
Questions are being fired at me … fair enough! Firstly, training for the U11s and U18s this coming week will be taken by William Lines. Under 9s to be decided. Thank you.
5-5 at Lenham!
Player of the Match Ryan Carter 3, Kai Friday and Stuart Taylor on target as Green let in last-minute equaliser against Len Valley. Great entertainment! Brian Petken also a contender for PoM.
Clubhouse re-opened until 5.30pm – thanks to those that supported … we locked up at 8.30pm!
Clubhouse opens Saturday 12 midday for the seniors 12.45pm meet. The only game on today in the whole club is the seniors at Lenham School on the 3G.
Alfie ‘Cripple’ Glendinning finds a new role at the sink
So there are no misunderstandings: the groundsman has stated NO matches or training at Waterside this weekend. Sorry – don’t shoot the messenger!
8pm Friday update: One game on Saturday which is the seniors at Lenham School (meet club 12.45pm). On Sunday the reserves face Pilgrims at Great Chart while the U12s EKYL go to Barham in the afternoon. Waiting to see if the U14 Girls away match is still on.
Under 12s Pirtek EKYL away Barham Youth on Sunday (meet 12 midday clubhouse)
H Prior, B Hatcher, H Petken, T Hawkins, R Naunko, P Webb, W Spiers, K Branch, K Kostov, O Burrett, C Barber
Ground staff decision 10am Friday: ALL home games and training are OFF this weekend
For away games update, please refer to the Events & Fixtures page
Sorry – no chance!
Early morning at Waterside – the gulls are loving it!
Friday clubhouse open from 8am till midday for bag, garment collection and anyone that needs to talk
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Details from Simon Oldfield
Friday birthday greetings to Lilly and Reegan plus the slightly older John Webster!
Saturday seniors away to Len Valley (meet clubhouse by 12.14pm at the latest)
K Smith, B Petken, S Taylor, J Partner, J Osborne, L Russell, K Friday, C Friday, M Wedge, J Burden, M Edmen, T Adigun, R Carter, M Dalby
U15s squad for the trip to meet Wye Crowns on Saturday
Kieran, Jake, Igor, Jack, Josh, Bobby, Harry R, Harry P, Alfie, Aleks, Aibie, Cameron, Micky and Elliot D
Please meet in the clubhouse 9am
YouthManager steps down
We have to report that this evening Dennis Monk has stepped down from managing three teams (U9, U11, U18). We take this opportunity of thanking Dennis for all his hard work and wish him all the best for the future. Updates will be posted on here re candidates for replacing Dennis. In the meantime, we take it games are on this weekend although realistically the weather looks like playing a part.
Those enquiring re pitch inspections – please note the groundstaff will inspect at 10am on Friday and their decision will be final
Note also: Saturday seniors are now away to Len Valley on the 3G pitch at Lenham School … meet clubhouse by 12.45pm
Birthday greetings Thursday to Rachel Gramson White!
We wish a speedy recovery to Sean Gibbs following his operation
Thursday: all training is ON this evening as per the normal schedule. Anyone in doubt, please contact the team manager or admin.
Thanks to all those who attended the Executive Committee meeting last night and apologies for it going on late; but lots of positives thank you
Under 9 Hurricanes to face Wolves, West Ham, Fulham, Plymouth and many other league teams … should be quite an experience!
BGFC Under 9 Hurricanes are looking forward to facing some top class opposition in May
Tournaments
Please obtain sanction from the Executive before entering tournaments. Local tournaments are covered by standing orders while those further afield need to be self-financing. Those players not on standing orders – again you need to pay. Any doubts please email dhomewood@yahoo.com
Anyone have ideas on how to solve this?Keiran Branch scores from the spot but it has to be retaken. Then a miss – retaken again and, finally, Thomas scores at the third attempt to give us a 1-0 half time advantage against Whitfield Juniors on Sunday.
Birthday greetings Monday to former Green man Lennie Griffiths
Few more snaps from a hectic weekend
Phil, Harry, Lee
Lots of linespersons!
PoM Thomas – “Look what I’ve got!
Respect for Des Bacon from the U12s EKYL
BGFC U15s 11 Jan 2020
Sunday pm Whitfield and Green pay respects
Monday training is as per normal
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KDFL tournament on 12/01/2020 [BGV C team report by Debby Claber]
A really good, positive tournament for Bgv C squad at Faversham. Off to a slightly shaky start with our first game against Swanscombe. Owen kept us in the game with some outstanding goalkeeping- which was recognised and applauded by our opposition (rightly so!).We picked up after that and players were much more aware of where their teammates were and it was great to see them working well together. Two wins followed, with goals from Gemma, Adam, Jordon and Owen (who stayed out on the pitch for the next 3 games) with Owen and Adam teaming up nicely again up front. This actually left Mat with nothing at all to do in goal during the second game as we dominated at the other end of the pitch!Last game of the day was against Charlton and we expected this to be one of our 2 toughest games of the day. However we held them to a comfortable goalless draw. Man of the match was actually the toughest part of the day for me because every single player did exactly what was asked of them and cheerfully throughout. Ultimately, I’ve given it to Jordon this month, as he worked well up front alongside Adam and Owen, and looked like he was putting careful thought into each and every game. Massive thanks to every player (and parents/carers etc) as you all did yourselves proud. Debby
KDFL tournament on 12/01/2020 [report by David Spencer with photos to follow]
Following a superb to end to 2019, today we look to continue and work hard to remain on top. A slight alteration to the tournament this week where a team has dropped out saw an increase in time for each match from 8mins to 14mins.
Game 1 v Charlton
Our first game of the tournament saw us face Charlton who are just behind us in the table. For the majority of the game we had far more chances and possession, but towards the end of the match one of the only times Charlton presses us some confusion led to an unfortunate own goal.
Game ended BGV 0 – Charlton 1
Game 2 v Canterbury
This game we controlled for the entire match and the ball remained in the oppositions half. Ashley was on pitch for this match and put us on the score sheet with a superb placed to right goal. Hedgehog managed to find the back of the net twice along with Ashley again followed by Josh.
Game ended BGV 5 – Canterbury 0
Game 3 v Anchorians
This game saw us make several shots on goal without success. Our determination eventually paid off with a good goal from Hedgehog. Arron was pushed up front on this game and he too managed to take advantage of a strikers position and found the back of the net. Another goal at the end of the match from hedgehog together with superb defending from Craig and Josh kept a clean sheet again.
Match ended BGV 4 – Anchorians 0
Game 4 v Maidstone
We needed a win in our final match as Charlton won all their matches and we could not afford to drop any more points to them. The Maidstone goal keeper was on top form and must have kept at least 8 good shots out of his net. Again we kept on plugging away and finally Josh got us on the score sheet.
Match ended BGV 1 – Maidstone 0
Tournament conclusion:-
Today’s superb effort has now seen us remain at the top despite Charlton closing the gap in points this week.
Player of the tournament was hard for me to call as the entire squad worked so hard but ultimately I have awarded this to Joshua for his continued effort and reliability in whatever position was ask him to play. Well done again to all the team and let’s ensure our next tournament see us increase our lead over Charlton.
Under 18s pay for poor first half
Nelson has a break from eating chips to receive his PoM from Sunday’s 2-1 EKYL defeat at Hythe. In the end, a penalty from Ilja Seleznovs wasn’t quite enough but the large squad is getting there.
Bromley Green Girls respect for the late Des Bacon before another crushing victory at Waterside
The U14s Girls welcomed Petts Wood Larks to Waterside on Sunday, in blustery, soft pitch conditions. It was the first time that the whole team was present for a game!
The home team started the brightest with Ella finishing a move off started at the back by Amelia, going through the thirds.
The home girls continued to apply pressure creating chances, with Nicole heading just over and Esme narrowly shooting wide; but the away side, with the use of the wind and sun, managed to lob Lily in goal from just in side the area in the 23rd minute.
