UPDATE 2PM WEDNESDAY: U9 MILCOL TRAINING CALLED OFF
WEDNESDAY TRAINING ALL ON AS FAR AS I AM AWARE
McDonalds U12 training with DH will be ON as usual at 5pm
The Hot Hut at Brookfield – new sponsors of EKYL U15s
ENGLAND v SPAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT
For those confused about what is / was on this evening, don’t blame me! I can only publish what is forwarded to me – so please don’t shoot the messenger lol.
Morning opening hours 8am – 11am
Reminder: Quarter-final of the Womens Euros will be shown on Wednesday with an 8pm kick off. England v Spain. All welcome.
Happy birthday Tuesday to Lewis Glendinning and Samuel Spiers
OFF due to the weather tonight: Academy (4pm Ray) and U11 McDonalds (5.30pm Chris)
As far as we are aware, all other training is ON
Warm enough for you?
Hot birthday wishes Monday to Ben Fuller, Phil Lowe, Archie Potts and Steve Rollings
Thank you to Becky, Jo, Stanley, James, Nancy and many others for their wonderful support last night as we wished a fond farewell to Kuba and family. Marc and Tony ensured a fitting send-off. Great evening of friendship which augurs well for the future of our club. More photos to follow.
MILCOL PoM Lenny on Saturday at Waterside
Happy birthday today to Kevin Hollamby
No games this Sabbath but all welcome to the U10 EKYL Ashford Ice Creams awards this afternoon 4.30pm [doors open 4pm]
Sunday Reserves training as usual today at 5pm with Will – new faces always welcome
Open odds revised for the final round today … bets must be laid by10am at the latest … 18+ only
McElroy 1/2; Hovland 15/8; Smith 12/1; Young 20/1
URGENT UPDATE: U14s EKYL game away to Westfield, scheduled for Sunday morning, is OFF. The home team have cancelled due to the expected heatwave. Reminder that Sunday’s event at Pilgrims was called off in the week.
Ten-goals in Firsts v Gravesend Fountain friendly
Bromley Green 4 Gravesend Pavilion 6
In an entertaining game at Waterside, BG succumbed to a second narrow pre-season defeat at the hands of Gravesend Pavilion. Gravesend who finished 4th and 2 cup final defeats came with great pedigree. Green sporting a number of players on trial with a new look line up took to a scorching pitch. Gravesend took the game to Green and scored within the first 15mins, Green found themselves 2-0 down after a defensive mix up and letting the ball bounce a number of times and a good finish past Ryan Hodges in goal.
At the drinks break, PoM Josh Andrews on Greens first real attack provided a lovely through ball to Prince who finished calmly past the Gravesend keeper into the bottom corner.
Quickly after the assist Josh shooting from long range almost beat the Gravesend keeper who tipped over, Caton smashing the resulting corner knockdown over the bar.
The comeback was short lived with Gravesend again capitalising on a defensive mistake and making it 3-1 at the break.
Green started brightly and got themselves back to 3-2 with a high press with Nic Szomjas calling for a handball after beating the keeper to the ball to find the empty net with a smart finish 3-2.
The 4th Gravesend goal came with a another smart finish which caught Ryan out low and hard in the bottom corner.
Green pulled another one back with Nic getting his second after great work from Prince and finishing into the empty net.
As we started to complete the comeback an unfortunate collision with Ryan and the forward saw the ball end up in the goal with Ryan getting concussed. Trialist Anthony Hallett taking over the gloves did well but found himself beaten for a 5th.
Debutant Boudry smashing into the top corner pulled it back to 5-4 but, with Green pressing for an equaliser, Gravesend hit the 6th.
Player of the match Josh Andrews
Entertaining inter-club match
A sporting inter-club friendly this morning ended 4-1 in favour of the U12 McDonalds against Ricky’s Triple S Lifts boys playing a year up. It was all square during a fascinating early period which included a string of brilliant saves from Ronnie Sissons in the Lifts goal. Both managers learned a great deal in a competitive, yet sporting, encounter with all players doing well in the heat.
Hassaan bagged a superb hat-trick and debutant Ajmal rounded off an inspired display with a well-taken goal. Tyler Quarrie finished well in the final period to give the Lifts a deserved goal. Credit goes to players of both sides and, for the McDonalds boys, Albie overcame his nerves to show his potential while Ajmal and Mohammed Yousif showed they are going to be positive additions to the squad. Entertaining fare with full marks to referee James and both sides.
Well done Rudi!
Happy birthday on Saturday to Oliver Burrett, Dexter Smith-Holmes, Sharon Blyth, Ryan Prior, Amy Glen and Danny Dallas
Clubhouse open today from 8am
BGFC Junior Valiants training with Ray @2pm as normal today
For all the fixtures, please refer to the Events & Fixtures page
The Open Golf Championship – latest odds from BetGreen
Latest odds to win the crown. Bets must be placed by 10am Saturday; either in the clubhouse or by BACS.
C Smith 2/1; R McElroy 9/2; C Young 9/1; V Hoyland 10/1; D Johnson 11/1
Tonight Northern Ireland v England
Clubhouse open this morning 7am – 10am for collections/payments etc. Open again for the football from 6pm.
Birthday greetings today to Richie Moore and Jamie King
Revised U12 McDonalds squad for 9am meet Saturday: Freddie, Henry, Cayden, Brody, Brian, Albie, Mohammed Yousef, Ajmal Mirzada, Hassaan, Harry, Tom, Keeson
Revised odds for the Open
Bets must be placed in the clubhouse or by BACS by 10am. Over 18s only.
Rory McIlroy 7/2; Cameron Smith 15/2; Scottie Scheffler 17/2; Cameron Young 10/1
England Women tonight on the clubhouse TVs – all welcome; but sadly no Bat & Trap
U12 McDonalds please meet in the clubhouse 9am on Saturday to get ready for our game with Ricky Burden’s Triple S Lifts team. I haven’t seen some of you at training recently so this will be our squad: Freddie, Henry, Cayden, C-J, Brody, Joshua, Brian, Albie, Mohammed Yousef, Hassaan, Harry, Tom, Keeson
Clubhouse open silly early this morning until 10am for those who wish to put cash bets on the Open Golf. Re-open 2pm this afternoon.
All training is ON today
Any bibs need washing? Dump them on me either before 10am this morning or after 5pm this evening.
From Brian Petken at the Ashford & District League AGM
Both Saturday senior teams will be in the same division next season, playing against each other. Divisions joined together plus four new teams, making a total of 15. Therefore, players will not be able to move up or down unless they transfer. This results in 28 league matches plus cup games which gives a slightly longer season. All kick off times will now be 2pm for both winter and summer.
Birthday greetings to Luke Groombridge, Richard Hawkins, Dave Binsey O’Hara and Layton Bryant
Open Golf – who do you fancy to win?
Initial bets must be lodged by 10am Friday. Odds are fixed for one day only and revised at the end of each days play. Bets may be placed by bank transfer to Bromley Green FC 10203874 20 02 62 using the reference of your name and golfer’s name [eg Jones, Spieth]. You must be aged 18+
Rory McElroy 9/1; Xander Schauffele 18/1; Jordan Spieth 20/1; Cameron Smith 22/1; Tommy Fleetwood 35/1.
DJB award Joe Nicholson
Provisional first team squad for Saturday at home to Pavilion FC with a 2pm kick off:
Ryan Hodges, Liam Jane, Ben Codd, Sion Harper, Chris Boxshall, Sam Broadmore, Kieran Caton, Nic Szomjas, Joel Cornelius, Baudry, Vinny Djabala, Prince Woghiren
Meet at club 12.30pm
Coming soon – the Beer Festival
Birthday greetings today to Charlie Griffin, Aaron Maul, Shawn Dadd, Jamie Dobbin and Kirstyn Read
All training is on tonight at Waterside except Daniel and Scott through work reasons [those children involved in residential/school events, we fully understand if you cannot make it this evening]
Voting forms … still some players, parents to complete … should be done by this Thursday please … forms are in the clubhouse … thank you
WELFARE MESSAGE :
To take a youth team for any games (league/friendly), tournaments and training, you must have a valid FA DBS, FA safeguarding children and FA first aid certificate.
We CANNOT have anyone taking a youth team without these in place. If you feel like you would like to volunteer and take on a team, or help with your child’s team, please get in contact with me to discuss.
Maria [Club Welfare Officer].
Birthday greetings today to C-J Statham, James Maguire, Michal Mika, Shanie O’Leary, Liam Holman, Hollie Jane and Emma Jayne Dodd
Some of you are enquiring about the heat – inasmuch that is training on? At the moment, yes. But this could change during the morning and we will update on here as soon as any decision is made.
UPDATE: training is all on but if any parents are concerned about the heat, then it will be understood if they decide against attending tonight. There is no legal guidance on temperatures for playing sport – message from Welfare Is apply common sense. Update 3.30pm: U11 Triple S training is cancelled.
Birthday greetings today to former player Adam Heathcote
Executive Committee meeting tonight at 6pm to finish by 7.45pm for the UEFA Womens game on TV between England and Norway. Kitchen: Brian, Dave and James. We aim to close by 10pm unless it is busy.
Well done to the DJB award winners!
Main awards night
Can I now have your votes please for the club-wide main awards on Sunday 7 August 2022. Only PM or personal emails will be accepted (no voting for yourself!) dhomewood@yahoo.com
Included in the Main Awards are
Bill Mickelborough Shield for Clubman of the Year
Patrons Award for Excellence
Chairmans Award for Endeavour
Peter Knott Memorial Trophy for Most Improved Player
Tommy Stafford Memorial Cup for Youth Clubman of the Year
Nicola Kingham Memorial Shield for Manager of the Year
Barry Cunningham Memorial Award
Mark Stanley Memorial Award
Tony Marshall Memorial Award
Ernie Wedge Memorial Trophy for Supporter of the Year CHECK
Stan Donald Memorial Award for Loyalty
Fred Moon Memorial Award
U10s – photo from Saturday
COMING SOON!
Want to get involved? Contact Alex or Sid
Saturday 16 July 2022 (2pm) Saturday Reserves v AWMC. Provisional list is George Mason, Jack Matthews, Brentley Hone, Jacob Santer, Alex White, Brian Petken, Tom Scamp, Rudi Friday, Jivin Gurung, Alfie Glendinning, Olloie Batkin, Theo Batkin, Andrew Trott, Tommy Hilden
Saturday 6 August 2022 Mark Stanley Memorial Match (3pm) Bromley Green Vets v Matt Stanley Select. Provisional list is Sid Hone, Damion Truelove, Charlie Fitzgerald, Mark Smith, Brian Petken, James Maguire, Billy Baker, Andy (Sydney’s dad), Chris Boxshall, Michael Hodges, Marc Collins, Lee Milton
Bromley Green Football Club 