Acknowledgement: Big thank you to Debs Aspland for donating loads of learning books for our Homework Club [delayed start due to covid concerns]
Latest update: covid outbreak within the U11 Faversham League camp means no training on Wednesday. Another spare slot @6pm at Repton if any Green manager wants to grab it (contact Shane Cowley or Dave Homewood). First come, first served.
Training as per the schedule this evening – if in doubt, please refer to the 2022 Events & Fixtures page
Reminder Under 16s can join training with Ian Mace at Pitchside on Wednesday @6.45pm
Rare opportunity to bring through our talented youngsters
Our young Development squad are getting older! Ready now to start some friendlies in preparation for the league next season. Have you the qualities to coach and manage a diverse group of 7/8 year olds? Must be committed long term. Immediate start for the right person. Interested? Please email dhomewood@yahoo.com in the first instance.
Latest update: covid outbreak within the U11 Faversham League camp means no training on Wednesday. Another spare slot @6pm if any Green manager wants to grab it (contact Shane Cowley or Dave Homewood).
Birthday greetings on Monday to Xander Priest and Lorrenzo Baker
New training arrangements for the Under 18s TMS. We will now move to TUESDAYS @ 8pm indoors at Ashford Senior School, East Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB.
No training for the Under 16s on Wednesday at The North School as 8 players have a school final. Players are more than welcome to join Ian Mace at Pitchside for training at 6.45pm.
Wednesday new arrangement for this week: Peter Orji training switched to indoors at The North School 6pm. Timmy will be outdoors.
Michelle Webb Childminding EKYL U14s share 6 goals with Lyminge
Well done Harry – Player of the Match on debut!
We went 2 down in first half then we 3/2 to us 5 mins before the end boys played outstanding well happy with their performance mj 1 Danny 1 Charlie Bryant 1. Jamie Anderson
EKYL results in our U14 Division
Cheriton United Colts 3-4 Ramsgate Orange
Deal Town Rangers 0-0 Barham
Faversham Town 5-0 Faversham Strike Force Hurricanes
Herne Bay Cobras 1-4 East Kent FC
Lyminge 3-3 Bromley Green 3
Results from the Ashford & District Sunday League
Kent Sunday Premier Cup Round 5
Artois United 4-5 Market Hotel (aet)
Kent Sunday Junior Cup Round 5
Orpington 3-0 Park Farm Rangers
Ashford Charity Trophy Preliminary Round
Stanhope 6-2 Hythe Green
Bodkin Cup Round 2
Albion 0-1 Mersham
Bodkin Cup Quarter Final
Shadoxhurst 1-6 Folkestone Lions
Premier Division
Brewmaster 7-1 Aldington
Division One
Folkestone United 4-0 Appledore
Hythe Athletic 3-1 Charing
Troggs 0-1 Cheriton AFC
Division Two
Ashford United 7-2 Hamstreet
Ashford Spartans 1-1 Lolzors
Burton Grove 1-6 Tenterden
Fox Sunday 6-0 Brewmaster Reserves
Radnor Park Rovers 1-2 Biddenden
Division Three
Bromley Green Reserves 3-2 Singleton Barn
Charing Reserves 0-4 Folkestone Pirates
Lydd Town 8-1 Folkestone United Reserves
Mersham Reserves 1-4 Pilgrims Sunday
Park Farm Folkestone 3-2 Ashford Dynamo
Emeralds entertaining game with the Bourne
Good afternoon, Dave
The result from today’s match BG Emeralds 0 – 2 Sittingbourne Ladies
Player of the match Ruby Lambourn
Today we put on our best performance yet against Sittingbourne Ladies U12s, an established team in the top half of the league.
Both teams started strong and we held our own throughout the first half. The team seemed their most confident yet and we played a more attacking game than defensive. The score at half time was 0-0.
We came out in the second half just as strong but unfortunately 8 minutes into the second half the opposition was awarded a penalty due to an accidental hand ball and scored. But Alycia our goalkeeper made some fantastic saves in both halves.
The girls picked themselves up and carried on with the same determination and we had a few good shots on goal by Catalina and Ruby L but could not defeat the Sittingbourne goalkeeper. Towards the last 15 minutes of the game the opposition scored a second goal, with the final score being 2-0 to Sittingbourne.
We had two players making their debut games with the team, Hollie and Julia. Both put on strong performances matching the rest of the team. Well done girls, the progression made by you all this season is so evident in the game played today and let’s go on to next week’s away game with the same determination.
Player of the match is Ruby L picked by both the opposition teams coach and myself for her strong performance.
Regards Simon
Hawkins double as DNS win 5-goal thriller at Waterside
Terrific three points for the reserves today with a 3-2 victory over visitors Singleton Barn. On target were Kieran Hawkins with a double and an own goal.
Birthday greetings Sunday to Aiden Branch and Benn Phillips
Learning curve for the impressive EKYL Under 10s: Marc Collins reports
Well done Roman!
A great game today at Waterside versus a decent Herne Bay outfit. Despite the impressive Bubba creating many openings, the 1st half finished goalless. 2nd half saw us put on more pressure and Brad broke the deadlock after brilliant gritty wing play from PoM Roman down the right. Herne Bay never gave up, and we were made to regret missing numerous chances to put the game out of reach when Herne Bay were awarded a penalty which was converted; closely followed by another goal for the visitors all in the last five minutes to snatch the game from us. Really difficult one to take for the kids who were all excellent for 45 mins out of the 50 mins played. However, these are the kind of games we need as a team to learn from and improve going forward.
Happy birthday on Saturday to Executive member Michelle Edwards and ex-Green Mark Leahy
Good luck and enjoyment this weekend everyone. For the full fixture schedule, please refer to the 2022 Events & Fixtures Page. Sapphires training at 2pm Saturday at Waterside.
South Willesborough Rangers 6-2 Bromley Green Reserves
Lost 6-2 Player of the Match Kyle Saunders. Our goals came from Richard Banda direct free kick 4-1 at half time. Prince pulled one back to give us hope making it 4-2 but then we just couldn’t get back into it. Alex
Kyle Saunders PoM at Wye this afternoon
Green miss out in U16 title battle
Not the outcome we wanted as the Skoda Caffyns U16s went down 3-1 at title rivals Otford. Our goal was provided by Ollie Batkin with George Mason the Green Player of the Match.
Congratulations Daniel! Report from Avery Builders Manager David Bridge
Well done Daniel
David Bridge on “Another great performance”
A great performance today from the Avery Builders team on a muddy pitch to continue our good start since Xmas. We began really well on the front foot; passing the ball around and deservedly taking the lead. The boys continued to press and didn’t let their heads drop when pegged back against the run of play before half time.
Second half we really kept our shape and managed to get back on top. Some well taken goals and a great performance. An outstanding performance from Pilgrim’s keeper prevented further goals.
PoM was hard today – some great displays at the back and midfield keeping our shape. However, Daniel was outstanding down the left attacking and defending. Congratulations Dan and a great beginning to our re-started league.
Happy Martyn Smith reports from Waterside
Very cold morning with a 9am ko we welcomed Ashford United Yellow. We came out flying as normal with 3 quick goals from Yassis, Lenny and James. Good passing movement, great overlapping runs from our wing backs Brad and Harrison and Joe solid and demanding as always. In the second half, we eased off slightly but Lenny scored again. We also hit the bar twice from free kicks by Lenny and Tyler. All round good result. Up the DJB Greens. Final result 5-1 with the PoM accolade going to Jake Fuller.
Terrific display by the Double J Gym squad at Waterside
No doubting Thomas – our first Player of the Match today for happy Tigers
U10 Tigers PoM Thomas
BGFC Tournaments revised
Waterside, Ashford, Kent TN24 0PQ
28 May 2022 Ladies Vets tournament 11-a-side (Jim)
29 May 2022 Mens Vets tournament 11-a-side (Jim)
4/5 June 2022 11-a-side youth tournament competitive age groups
25/26 June 2022 U6 – U11 non-competitive age groups [5 and 6-a-side]
3 July 2022 Mens 16+ 6-a-side (Jim)
9/10 July 2022 U12 – U18 competitive age groups [six-a-side]
Birthday greetings today to Elliot Spiers and Kenzie Tippett
Under 9s DVS fixture falls victim to covid
Update: covid has struck again with the U9s DVS game tomorrow the latest victim. We wish a speedy recovery to all who have tested positive.
Thanet adventure ends
After talks with manager Will Lines, we have reluctantly withdrawn our Sunday Thirds from the Thanet League. Thanks to those players that travelled every Sunday but a combination of travelling, covid, work commitments, transport and so forth left the club with no option. All players are welcome to continue training and Will is determined to rebuild (more locally!) from this minute on. Alex and Will are keen to integrate the loyal lads into the existing Sunday seniors with Timmy and Richie as well as Saturdays if they are not working.
Saturday’s Fixtures (2pm)
Weald of Kent Charity Cup (1.30pm)
Tenterden Reserves v Woodchurch
League Cup
Lydd Thirds v Smeeth & Brabourne
Premier Division
Len Valley v Sellindge
Division One
Pilgrims Reserves v Lenham Wanderers Reserves
South Willesborough Wanderers v Bromley Green Reserves
Woodchurch Reserves v Wittersham
Fixtures Sunday 23 January 2022 (10.30am unless stated)
After a ‘sporting’ encounter last weekend, the U14s this Saturday pop down the M20 to meet Cheriton United Colts while Peter and the Hurricanes fly to Great Chart to take on neighbours Pilgrims. Good luck and enjoyment everyone.
Also, respectful memories today as it would have been the birthday of the legendary Ken Holloway. Ken finished his successful career at the Green in his fifties and is the oldest player ever to play in a cup final for the club (at Essella Park). Hothfield, Energen (RHM) were amongst his previous clubs and I have this enduring memory of him carrying in a barrel of McEwans! Long gone, Old School, but never forgotten.
Clubhouse will be open today from 4pm with DH for meeting with Will. Penny and Damion will lock up after Peter’s training [Damion training 5-6 and Peter training 6-7]. Free snacks for both squads when they finish their sessions – parents do come in and chat while the children are training. I also have McDonalds vouchers for your PoMs.
Training as normal this evening at Waterside and external venues – if in doubt, please refer to the 2022 Events & Fixtures page
Happy birthday Monday to Connor Heslop, Reegan Sheridan, Lilly Wood and former player and local radio guru John Webster
“Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater”
Executive Committee Meeting tonight @6.30pm
Under 18s TMS training at Waterside @6.30pm – sorry cancelled due to covid
Managers of competitive football sides in the local youth league – please note the deadline for any new signings is looming. Please ensure paperwork is completed this week, photo done and standing order set up in the next 10 days ready for Maria to register. This does not apply to younger, non-competitive, teams.
EKYL U14 results in our division
Barham 4-3 Chartham United Colts
East Kent 3-8 Lyminge
Faversham Strike Force Hurricanes 0-2 Deal Town Rangers
Ramsgate Orange 0-0 Herne Bay Cobras
Sunday’s results
Kent Sunday Premier Cup Round 5
Ashford Genclik 7-3 Lanthorne
Kent Junior Cup Round 5
Cheriton 3-0 The Bull Dover
Rose Inn 0-1 Troggs
Shadoxhurst 1-6 Leysdown
Kent Junior Trophy Round 5
Ashford United Thirds 3-4 New Inn Reds
Cliffe Woods Colts Reserves 0-5 Tenterden
Footscray Lions Vets 1-0 Fox
ADSFL results in the Divisions
Albion 6-6 Brewmaster
Aldington 2-5 Folkestone Lions
Mersham 3-2 Stanhope
Appledore 1-7 Hythe Athletic
Charing 2-3 Folkestone United
Egerton 7-1 Red Heathens
Biddenden 1-2 Brewmaster Reserves
Burton Grove 6-1 Ashford Spartans
Radnor Park Rovers 1-6 Lolzors
Ashford Dynamo 0-0 Mersham Reserves
Folkestone United Reserves 2-1 Park Farm Folkestone
Matt the assistant coach presented Lydia with the trophy
It was a rather cold morning as we headed to Whitstable FC to play our first match of the year.
Both teams put on a great performance and the Emeralds, who are still in their first season, showed just how much they have progressed in their playing so far.
Despite some fantastic saves by our goalkeeper Alycia and some good attempts by us on goal in the second half, unfortunately it was not our day and we lost 6-0.
However, as a team the girls are growing in confidence, and we now look forward to our home game next weekend.
Player of the match is Lydia Abraham
Green on the attack at The Belmont
Clubhouse is closed today as all activities [except Junior Valiants training @11am with Ray] have been cancelled by the groundsman. Roll on summer.
All home games are OFF today as the pitches are unplayable after yesterday – sorry, but nothing our groundsman can do about it. Please make sure opponents, referees and leagues are made aware.
Ray Barker and the few Junior Valiants can still train but please keep away from the pitches … thank you
One team who do have action today are our U12s Emeralds Girls who are away to Whitstable Town in the KGLFL
Bromley Green Football Club 