Sunday, 04 July 2010 16:58
Bill Tootill
Early start at Chertsey Frimley Green Tornadoes at the Abbey Rangers TournamentSunday 4/7/2010 Tom A, Tom F, Mark, Ryan, Rhys, Jordan and Robert (who only just made it, my fault entirely, not his) comprised the 7-man squad for this 7-a-side tournament. It was another warm day, but there was a refreshing westerly breeze as the boys got into action at 9.30am
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Monday, 28 June 2010 19:27
Bill Tootill
Not an afternoon to remember for England Frimley Green Tornadoes at the Hawley Raiders FC Football TournamentSunday 27/6/2010 On an afternoon when everyone had one eye on the England – Germany World Cup Match (I’ll let someone else comment on that), the Tornadoes made the short trip to the Blackwater and Hawley Leisure Centre to take part in the Hawley Raiders Tournament. Tom A, Tom F, Harry, Ryan, Rhys, Dan and Edward (making a welcome return) comprised the 7-man squad for this 6-a-side tournament. Frimley Green Tornadoes vs Beaulieu The team for the first game was Tom A (goalkeeper), Tom F, Harry, Dan, Ryan and Rhys. Marcus. Beaulieu were on the front foot early on and Harry and Dan both had to make good clearances. It’s the first time your correspondent has seen Dan play and he was acquitting himself well in defence. Rhys also came back to help relieve Beaulieu pressure and Harry had a powerful shot that went to the right of the Beaulieu post. Eventually, however, the Beaulieu pressure told. A clever pass from one Beaulieu forward found another in space who then unleashed an unstoppable shot past Tom A. Beaulieu tails were now up and Tom A had to pull off a good save that went for a corner on the left. Soon after, another powerful Beaulieu shot ended up in the side netting and Tom F put in a great block to stop another incoming shot. The Tornadoes were finding it hard to get out of their own half. Tom F did well up the left but didn’t have the support with. The first match ended up 0-1. Frimley Green Tornadoes vs Egham The team for the second game was Tom A (goalkeeper), Tom F, Harry, Dan, Edward and Rhys. This was another story of early pressure from the opposition. Both Harry and Tom F put in great blocks from incoming Egham attacks and then an Egham header hit the bar. Unfortunately there was a defensive mix-up from the subsequent restart and Egham took full advantage to take a 1-0 lead. The Egham pressure continued but, despite the setback, the Frimley Green defence settled down with good work from Dan, Harry and Ryan. During one defensive melee, a penalty was awarded to Egham for reasons not entirely clear to your correspondent. As the Egham forward stepped up, Tom A made a fantastic save to his right then did the same two seconds lateras another shot came flying in. As the ball bounced around, an Egham forward showed presence of mind, and deft footwork, to slip the ball in and give Egham a 2-0 advantage. Tom A was called into action to make another great save as the game ended 2-0 to Egham. Frimley Green Tornadoes vs Farnborough Dragons The team for the third game was Ryan (in goal), Tom A, Tom F, Harry, Edward and Rhys. In the third game of the Tournament the Tornadoes started to make more inroads into the opposition half. Much of the credit to this must go to Tom A now out of goal and operating effectively in midfield. The defence looked solid with good interceptions from Harry and Edward. The Tornadoes’ forward momentum was somewhat disrupted by an injury to Tom F. But he was soon on his feet and bravely continued. Ryan was looking comfortable in his goalkeeping role, dealing well with a Farnborough shot from the right and an attack down the middle. It looked as if this game was heading for a draw as the Tornadoes would record their first points on the board. But Farnborough had other ideas, a great pass from right to left found a Farnborough forward who converted well to break the deadlock. Almost immediately afterwards the final whistle blew on a score of Frimley 0 Farnborough 1 Frimley Green Tornadoes vs Hawley Raiders The team for the fourth game was Harry (in goal), Tom A, Tom F, Harry, Edward and Dan. Terry mixed the formation up again and, for this final Group game, Harry was between the sticks and he dealt well with an early Hawley attack. In echoes of the 11-a-side Season, defence was turned to attack and Tom F did well to get a corner for the Tornadoes. But then fortunes swung back the other way as a Hawley player went on a good individual run, capped with a fine goal. Despite having to pick the ball out of his net relatively early on in proceedings, Harry pulled off good save to steady the ship. His range of passing was providing Frimley with more opportunities up front where Tom A and Tom F were combining well. On one occasion, Tom F almost found the net but was thwarted by a good Hawley defence (including our ex-own Sean whom we wish the best of luck). That, however, was as close as the Tornadoes got and the final score was 1-0 to Hawley. That string of results meant that the Tornadoes would take no further part in the Tournament. But every cloud has a silver lining and the early exit meant that the boys could watch the second half of England-Germany (did I say silver lining ?). Man of the Tournament went to Tom A for a great performance in goal, including a penalty save, and then a useful contribution in midfield.
Tuesday, 08 June 2010 21:28
Bill Tootill
A good time was had by all last Sunday (6/6/2010).
Main awards were as follows:
Players' Player: Tom Finch
Manager's Player: Matthew
Most improved player: Tom Allen (Mini-Man)
Supporters' player: Marcus
Frimley Green Manager of the Season: Terry !
Many thanks from your correspondent for the beer selction, very thoughhtful of you. Photos to follow shortly and here's to next Season.
Monday, 31 May 2010 10:39
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SURREY PRIMARY LEAGUE - ASHFORD TOWN 0 Vs FRIMLEY YOUTH 0
A tough prospect! Away to Ashford looking to secure third place in the table and victors over “Da Youth” in the previous league meeting. Was this the time for revenge? Retribution? No, no, no soothed Watson.......This requires a clean sheet!
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Monday, 31 May 2010 10:36
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SURREY PRIMARY LEAGUE - FRIMLEY YOUTH 5 Vs EGHAM SPORTS 1
SPL league action........ Four games to go, the business end of the season! Southwood the venue.........A cold, wet and blustery afternoon. A tight game on paper...Last game “Da Youth” pipped them 2-1 in a tough encounter..........But this is a must win game...Points make prizes!!
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