Training Wednesday is as per the schedule and a reminder we have two meetings of great importance (see Events & Fixtures page)
Still need nominations for Managers Player etc from Bobbie U8s and Martyn U9s. There won’t be time to get trophies engraved at this rate … been asking for ages. Perhaps parents can advise me please?
Under 14s in Camber Championship this weekend
The layout for the Camber Championship this coming weekend … scroll down for full details, including postcodeBGFC U9DVS after training last night with their trophy from The Amex tournament … next up on Bank Holiday Monday is Crystal Palace
There have been amendments to the programme for the coming weekend – please note below (cut and pasted from the Events & Fixtures page)
Saturday 25 May 2019
Under 14s in Camber Tournament first kick off Saturday is at 1pm. Players please meet in the clubhouse 11.45am. Our opponents in this competition are Eastbourne Borough, Folkestone Invicta, Total Goals FC, West Kent Boys, New Romney and Mersham. 34-minute games with 1 minute half-time break. Venue: The Turf Farms, Guildeford Lane, Brookland (A259), Kent TN29 9TH.
U11s (Rob) Away Appledore (10.30am) [Friendly] Players please meet in the clubhouse 9.15am. Venue: Appledore Recreation Ground, The Street, Aooledore TN26 2AE
Sunday 26 May 2019
Under 14s in Camber Tournament first kick off Sunday is at 2.20pm. 34-minute games with 1 minute half-time break. Venue: The Turf Farms, Guildeford Lane, Brookland (A259), Kent TN29 9TH.
Sunday firsts Away Aldington (10.30am) League. OFF as Aldington unwilling to play Crystal Palace Tournament U9s (Martyn Smith)
Arrive at Selhurst Park by 8.20am (there is a £3 admission charge for all those aged over 18 years)
BGV Adults training at Waterside (10.30 – 12 noon)
URGENT: I need managers of the following sides to furnish me with their Manager’s Player and other award nominations today please as the deadline is well past. Thank you DH
Training as per the schedule tonight (for details, please refer to the Events & Fixtures page)
Under 16s: please note that, due to exams, there is no training this Thursday
Birthday greetings today to George Galton and Katie Hebbes!
We have some fantastic prizes for the Tombola over tournament weekend, 1 and 2 June 2019. Some are listed below.
Michelle Edwards is going to split the Tombola into two groups: one for children and ‘ordinary’ people and the other being alcoholic prizes for adults!
Last night, several kind parents brought along some great prizes but we need more! Please bring them into the clubhouse during opening hours … thank you in advance.
Here is a sample of the prizes already donated:
Family tickets for Canterbury Tales; Family ticket for Leeds Castle; 2x family swim vouchers for Stour Centre; £10 gift card for Long Acres garden centre; Afternoon tea for two @ Long Acres cafe; Tickets for Imagine soft play centre; £30 gift voucher for the Everest Inn restaurant; 1x ladies cut and blow dry @ Clipper and Cutts; 1x mens haircut @ Mancave; £10 gift card Wilkinsons; Flip Out vouchers; Family swim @ Tenterden Leisure Centre; £15 for Bluestone Holistic & Beauty; Free photo prints at Snappy Snaps; Kennington Carvery meal voucher; 4x boxes of choc; Adults drinking games; FOR THE KIDS WE HAVE – Lots of nice gifts from Smiggles, Nerf guns, Outside games, Girly gifts and boy gifts, Books, Soft toys donated from Keel Toys, Bowling vouchers, donated gifts from Kippys Perfume Makeup plus all the individual prizes donated. Let’s make this the best Tombola ever! Thank you all so much for your incredible support.
Reminders: two important meetings on Wednesday @ 6.30pm and 7.30pm (details on the Events & Fixtures page)
SENIOR FOOTBALL STRATEGY AND PLANNING MEETING 6.30pm (All managers and prospective managers/assistants encouraged to attend as decisions need to be made)
TOURNAMENT FINAL PLANNING MEETING 7.30pm Can all those involved in organising and helping please attend … it is anticipated that if everybody is ok with their roles that the get-together will only take up half-hour of your time
Birthday greetings to Harry Hills (Sunday) and Paul ‘Sid’ Plumridge (Monday)!
NOTICE OF TWO IMPORTANT MEETINGS THIS WEDNESDAY
SENIOR FOOTBALL STRATEGY AND PLANNING MEETING 6.30pm (All managers and prospective managers/assistants encouraged to attend as decisions need to be made)
TOURNAMENT FINAL PLANNING MEETING 7.30pm Can all those involved in organising and helping please attend … it is anticipated that if everybody is ok with their roles that the get-together will only take up half-hour of your time
All training at Waterside is as per the schedule on the Events & Fixtures page
Thank you
Sincere thanks to all those (young and older) that supported and helped at the club over the weekend. Amazing commitment by some including Ellis, Toni, James Truelove, Leah-Ann Mooney and of course Grant and Brian. Here are a few images from a hectic and largely successful weekend that including tournament wins for the U14s and a fantastic display at the The Amex by our U9DVS squad:
Rounding off a terrific weekend outside in the sun …… and inside it’s busy!One of our dedicated youngsters sets an example by sweeping up … well done James!Matthew – can I have a word!BGFC U12s Skoda CaffynsDaniel … a popular new signing for the U12sWell done Stevie – PoT for the U12s at SandyacresTwo entries for the U12s – congratulations Lenny PoTBGFC Under 10s “A great effort by all” – manager Matt ChurchBradley is back at the Green after a short break – McDonalds PoTPaying attention – well that’s a rarity! The U16s featured in an entertaining friendly at neighbours Kennington. A reshaped line-up went down 6-3 but there were lots of positives as we prepare for the EKYL next season. On target were Ilja Seleznovs and Josh Waters (2). They are a great bunch of lads – need a sponsor if anyone out there is able and willing to support them in their new venture. Please contact davehomewood@icloud.comIlja, who did well in his new role as a defender, loves having his photo taken – notBGFC U11s (Timmy) with their medalsWell done JB – PoT for the U11s … seen here with TimmyThe BGFC U7s … happy times!
Under 9DVS finish third overall at The Amex – winning three and losing just once … well done all!
BGFC U0DVS at The Amex on Sunday
What a start for Bromley Green U9DVS! A 1-0 win in our first game this morning at the home of Brighton & Hove Albion. Keep it going boys!
Saturday and Sunday: clubhouse open 7.45am for those meeting to prepare for tournaments
Under 10 Warriors at the South Ashford tournament on Sunday
McDonalds U10 Warriors with their medalsPhilip … now what are you up to?
Under 13s do well but go out on penalties
BGFC U13s sponsored by McDonalds at SandyacresPenalty drama for the U13s on SaturdayTimmy and the U11s with their medals on Saturday
Under 14s triumph at the Wye Juniors Mini Tournament
Congratulations to the U14s who recovered from an early defeat by Hawkinge to turn the tables in a penalty shoot-out final and win the Wye Juniors Tournament this afternoon.
Victorious Under 14s who are off to the Camber Tournament next weekend
Nicole reports on tournament win
Having won 3, draw one and lost one, we saw ourselves in the final of the Wye endo-of-season tournament. The boys came back from behind to score a goal that would lead them to penalties in the final It was as close as the game had been but some fantastic saves from Jake in goal and two very composed finishes from Alfie and Freddie meant we won on penalties. The boys were an absolute pleasure to watch today and this is just one of the rewards for their superb season. Very proud coach.
Under 7s building for two teams next season
Who will win the Player of the Tournament?Well done TG … our U7s Player of the Tournament at Sandyacres today. With numbers growing by the week, we plan to run two Under 8s next season to ensure all the children have plenty of playing time. Alex Hebbes and Tony Ward to be the respective managers.
Have fun! U7s ready for tournament action
Bundles of energy at this time of the morning!
Bromley Green U8 Hurricanes had an enjoyable friendly with Kennington U8s at Waterside … bright spots for the home team were goals from Oliver and Tyler.
Rob Finn reports … action photos from Sandyacres
Today we took part in the South Ashford tournament and went five games undefeated reaching the quarter finals there was some magnificent football displays on show and some great goals scored well done to Charlie, Alfie, Harrison, Preston, Sam, Daniel, Thomas, Kavalli, Kris. Player of the tournament went to Daniel for a great performance and scoring some great goals Cheers Rob
Bromley Green Under 11s (Rob Finn) to take part in the South Ashford tournament on Saturday: Preston, Alfie, Harrison, Thomas, Sam, Daniel, Kavalli, Kris, Charlie (Matteo unavailable). Remember to meet and return to the clubhouse for the Player of the Tournament and put all kit in the case when you are changed at the club afterwards as Leah-Ann will NOT issue new kits until ALL existing shirts, shorts and socks are returned to her. Thank you.
Player of the Season voting is now completed and thanks to all the players who voted. Remember, if you couldn’t be bothered to vote, you are NOT eligible for the Player of the Season award. The fantastic trophies will be presented on Presentation Night in the Swan Centre main hall on 15 June. Admission Free! But please show some respect by not bringing in your own drinks … that, quite frankly, is an insult to the staff serving behind the bar!
On that note, the deadline has passed for managers, admins, reps, parents, supporters and players to give me their nominations for the various awards. According to my records, I still need nominations from the managers of U8 Colts, U8s, U9s, U10s, U13s, U14s, BGV A, BGV B, BGV Juniors. This Sunday at the club has to be the final chance please … or just email me at davehomewood@icloud.com. Perennial club awards include Clubperson of the Year, Manager of the Year, Most Improved Player of the Year, Tommy Stafford Youth Clubman of the Year, Tony Marshall Award, Ernie Wedge Award, Tommy Habgood Award and so forth. Let me know in confidence who YOU think deserves recognition at the awards night. All awards are kept secret to make the occasion more exciting. Cheers DH
Happy birthday to Winston Michael on Friday!
Good luck to all those in tournament and friendly action this weekend … here is a snapshot of the planned activities:
U8 Hurricanes (Alex Potts) Home Kennington (10am) Friendly. Players please meet in the clubhouse 9am.
U9 Colts training 12 noon with Brian and Damion
U14smini-tournament at Wye (9.30am). Players please meet in the clubhouse 8.30am
U7s/U9s register 8.30am with first games 9am (Meet clubhouse 8am)
U11s/U13s register 1.30pm with first games 2pm (Meet clubhouse 12.15pm)
Sunday 19 May 2019
FA Cup FInal Manchester City v Watford (5pm) on the clubhouse TV
Under 16s Away Kennington (2pm) [Friendly] Players please meet in the clubhouse 1pm (or, if you live near Ball Lane, go straight there for 1.20pm but let your manager know!) KIT MUST BE BACK IN THE KITBAG AT THE CLUB AFTER THE GAME
Sunday firsts Home South Willesborough (10.30am) OFF as South Willesborough unable to fulfil the fixture
Under 9sDVS Brighton Tournament at The AMEX (Dean Mansfield)
Good luck at The AMEX to BGFC U9DVS
Tournament at South Ashford (6-a-side)
BG teams entered U10 (Matt), U10 Warriors (Pip/Andrew), U12x2 (Grant)
U10 both groups Register 8.30am with first games 9am (Meet clubhouse 8am)
U12 Register 1.30pm with first games 2pm (Meet clubhouse 12.15pm)
BGV Adults training at Waterside (10.30 – 12 noon)
Congratulations to Gary Gibbs and the squad on winning the title and promotion to Division One without having to kick a ball for the showdowns with Aldington who opted not to play. Gibbs conceded “This is not the way I wanted to top the table but well done to the lads who thoroughly deserve to take the title. We are now looking forward to next season”.
Goalkeeper training today 5pm with Grant Turner
All training is as per the schedule Thursday night except U9 Colts who had a game last night (any details or photos anyone?)
Rob Finn reports on a 3-1 win at New Romney for the U11s
Tonight we travelled to New Romney for a friendly and what a great game it was we had never played this team before the boys played some lovely football and was rewarded with a goal 20 minutes in when Daniel slotted home a pass from Sam the defence of Alfie Harrison and Preston were solid and just before the break Daniel made it 2 when he went on a solo run and fired home New Romney created a few chances and got a couple of shots in but Charlie dealt with them well second half Matteo made it 3 with a fierce shot but five minutes from the end we conceded a sloppy goal -1 – 3 which was to be the final score well done to Charlie Alfie Preston Harrison Sam Daniel Thomas Kavalli Kris Matteo all played excellent POTM went to Daniel for an excellent performance and getting 2 goals. Cheers Rob
Wednesday 15 May 2019: Executive Committee meet tonight 7.30pm when the focus will be on teams and managers for next season. There are still a number of issues up in the air – so any thoughts, please let one of the Committee know or chat with me between 5 – 7pm prior to the meeting. Thanks DH
Birthday greetings today to young Nancy!
Thanks to our fantastic sponsors … new kit for the Under 11s
Bromley Green U11s at their sponsors McDonalds last nightMcDonalds Restaurant manager Dave King presents the new strip to Rob FinnPreston, Dave King and Josh Bailey already looking forward to the summer tournamentsTimmy Russell and Dave King with the McDonalds keeper jerseyKavalli entertains!Charlie and Kris – two of our latest signings have fitted in quicklySome are actually listening Timmy!Good food and good company
Wednesday 15 May 2019 … What’s On today
Executive Committee Meeting 7.30pm sharp
Under 11s (Rob) Away New Romney (6pm) Players meet sharp by 5pm in the clubhouse. Venue Maud Pavilion, Station Road, New Romney, Kent TN28 8LQ
Under 9 Colts (Brian) Away Pilgrims (6.30pm) Players please meet in the clubhouse 5.30pm sharp
Spurs supporters at The Emirates before Sunday’s tournament! Scroll down for more images
Under 14s to play in the Camber Sands Tournament
Great new for the Under 14s who have accepted an invitation to participate in the prestigious Camber Sands Football Tournament over the weekend of 25 and 26 May 2019. A great experience for the squad who this Saturday feature in a mini tournament at Wye.
McDonalds tonight for our Under 11s
6pm at McDonalds High Street tonight for all the under 11s … best behaviour please and don’t be late! A sample of your new McDonalds- sponsored kit will be presented by restaurant manager Dave King. Free meals as usual for the BG U11 players.
Get better soon Will / youngsters deserve praise / talking rubbish
Firstly, we wish a speedy recovery and return to action for William Spiers who has unfortunately broken his arm. William has been working hard lately to improve his game and will be desperate to play in our own tournament on 1 and 2 June.
Secondly, a massive thank you to Damion’s two boys who retrieved match and training footballs from the river on Monday night. Well worth the sweets it cost me! Home or away, we just continue to lose footballs week after week.
Thirdly, Damion asks that people take their litter to the bins – incredible that adults walk past the tins, bottles and wrappers on their way back to the clubhouse. Is it asking too much to keep the area around the pitches clear of rubbish? On Sunday, Damion and his children picked up two full black bags of crap and Shane clears the area on a regular basis.
Under 7s – you have a tournament this coming Saturday
Alex Hebbes and the Under 7s are in tournament action at Sandyacres this coming Saturday. Training at Waterside as usual on Thursday 6pm. Full training and friendly schedule for this week is on the Events & Fixtures page.
More photos from a memorable day – The Emirates with the U9DVS team (12 May 2019)
