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Sadly there will be no Merton Way sent out this week as Editor Ram did not receive any match reports in time.
 
We all enjoy reading it but someone needs to write it first for Ram to then weave his magic

Managers and Captains are already put upon by the administration of getting all you sorry soles out on the right pitch on time and in a vaguely clean kit… So it would be good if you could volunteer to write a few paragraphs on how your team performed on the day. It doesn’t need to be funny… but it helps 🙂

So please send your match reports to Ram so he can start working on it on Monday/Tuesday.

Thanks All

Under 12s had no fixture this week.  The under 11s played Bedfont Eagles beating them 3 – 2.  The under 8s played their last fixture beatin Carshalton Athletic 3 – 2.

The ones played Old Garchonians away, losing 3 – 0.  The 2s played Bank of England at home drawing 2 – 2.  The 3s had a North London double header away at Old Parkonians, losing both game 1 – 4 and 0 – 3.  The 4s lost 0 – 2 at home to Polytechnic.  The 5s didn’t have a fixture. The 6s played HSBC at home, beating them 4 – 2.

Todays Results.

Not so good today. 1s lost 3-0 at home to Civil Service 3-0 in a disappointing performance. 4s draw 2-2 away at Alleyns for the best result of the day. 5s lost 3-1 to South Bank. 6s put in a good performance but lost 2-1 to table topping Old Wilsonians. But we did better in the bar with 5s and 6s showing well.

Match Report

21^st March 2015

Merton 6s 1 – 2 Old Wilsonians 8s

The 6s were up against top of the table leaders Old Wilsonians 8s. They knew this was not going to be an easy match having lost to them at their ground earlier in the season, but felt they could be the ones to end their undefeated run. Due to 4 home games at the hood, it was a 1pm kick off, everyone on the What’s App 6s group were told to turn up nice and early, get changed and have a good warm up prior to the game.  A certain person obviously didn’t read the meet time turning up half an hour late.  There was also a no show, which to Steve’s Friday night miscalculation meant he could put on a strip.  With the team out on the pitch having a good warm up, it came to naming the team.  With Alex a regular keeper in goal, confidence was high.  Starting line after deliberation from Rob and Steve was: Alex (GK), Harry (RB), Baz (LB), Spanner and Darren (CB), Ram and Rob (CM), Ryan (RM), Jay (LM), Matt (number 10 roll!!), Nuno (CF).  Frazer, Steve and Simon (Subs).

We started reasonably well for a change, but Old W’s caught us a few times on the break and their first goal came from a corner, which was poorly defended and fell to their midfielder who, just inside the box, curled the ball into the top right top, there was nothing Alex could do to stop it.  We picked ourselves up from the kick off and tried to get the score level.  20 minutes gone and a couple of changes, Frazer for Ram and Baz for Steve.  Then came their next goal, a hesitated pass by Steve saw their midfielder get the ball and from right side of the pitch crossed the ball which caught Alex out and looped over him into the net, 2 – 0 .

We could have brought a goal back when the ref awarded us a penalty after Frazer was pushed by their defender.  Matt Haswell picked the ball up and felt he had the confidence to put it in the back of the net.  How wrong he was, dragging the shot just wide of the post, keeper also diving the right way.  It wasn’t till later in the bar that Rob mentioned he has never missed a penalty, bet Matt wished he had snatched the ball off him and taken it.

Half time came and we knew we needed to play a bit better 2^nd half, especially as we had the wind against us.

Second half began and we upped our game and played some better football.  Darren came off for Ram and Rob dropped back into defence.  We continued to attack and wear out the 11 men of Old Wilsonians when we eventually got one back with Nuno putting the ball across the box, pass the keeper and Frazer putting the ball into the net.  Simon came on for Harry, and then came off for Harry after picking up yet another injury.  Not sure if he was on longer than Gerrard and it’s a good job there are no Football Injury Lawyers For You out there as Simon would be a rich man by now!!! As the time wound down we couldn’t get the equaliser, the game ended 2 – 1.  4 more games left, HSBC next week at home, Alexandra Park away on 11^th, and Bank of England and Old Blues, both at home, dates TBC, let see if we can end the season with some wins and move a bit further up the table out of the bottom two.

Well done to those who stayed behind after the game for a beer (Coke for the Burchell’s) in the bar.

Pictures of the game below.

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On paper the 4s looked like they had a good side. Unfortunately no one  really turned up for the game.After a 20 minute delay due to the opposition’s kit not arriving  the game finally got under way. The game started pretty even and Merton looked pretty dominant for the first 10 minutes. A simple ball over the top caught the centre back and the goalkeeper out and Darcy unfortunately stuck a screamer into his own net. Without a manager and clear sense of direction Merton were soon over powered by a forceful midfield. Before long we were two nil down with a simple ball from the left midfield and the centre backs getting caught out once again. From here Merton never really exerted any pressure on The opposition and never made any clear-cut chances on goal. Pretty poor performance all round and came away with the result that we deserved on the day. Special mention must go to Ryan he pulled off some fabulous saves in goal.
Mom – Ryan

Neal Davidson

Players needed at all ages for 2015/16 season

Football Trials – Sunday 17^th, 24^th and 31^st May.

Merton Youth Football Club will be running SIX youth teams for the season 2015/16. There will be teams of Under 9s, 10s, 11s, 12, 13s and 14s. Players of above average ability are needed for all ages.

The teams play in The Surrey Youth League, one of the best youth leagues in the country, and the home matches are played at Joseph Hood Recreation Ground, Martin Way, Raynes Park, SW20 9BU on Sunday mornings during the season which lasts from September to May. This is well organised competitive football.

Merton Youth Football Club is part of Merton Football Club, both are FA Charter Standard Clubs and run to the highest standards. Each youth team has a qualified FA coach and will have organised training.

Players are needed at all ages from 8yrs to 13yrs old. (School Year 4 to 9 for September 2015)

TRIALS will be held at Joseph Hood Recreation Ground, Martin Way, Raynes Park, SW20 9BU at the following times.

Sunday 17^th, 24^th and 31^st May from 11.00 am to 12.30pm

If you need any further information or to register interest you contact

Steve Dewsbury

Phone 07875275663 or email [email protected]

Todays Youth resuts. U12s no game but down at the Hood U11s beat Kew Assoc. 7-2 and U8s beating Esher 8-1. Really cracking performances. Well done lads.

Todays Results . 1s lose in dying seconds In the Cup at Poly. 2s beat Old Blues 5-2, 3s lose 4 – 3 at Crouch End Vamps 4s lose 0-3 to Alleyns and 6s lost the Bank 7-2. 1s (pic) very disappointing as we were so close and could have won it. Thanks to the supporters and the lads for such a good show.

This week’s results: 1st lost 5-2 at home to Winchmore Hill. Let’s hope the guys perform better next week in the Surrey/Kent cup Final against honorable artillery Company being played at Polytechnic ground. 15.00 kick off for those who want to go along and show their supporting hopefully bring hope some silverware to the Hood.

The 2s lost 2-1 away to EBOG, with one of their players Richard Moore being carted away to A&E with suspect broken leg.

The 3s, with the ref not showing and Lee Lenihan steeping in as the man with the whistle beat Old Wilsonians 7-3 a good result having been 2 null down.

The 4s game away to alleyns was postponed, maybe the sun wasnt shining over that way??

5’s didn’t have a fixture.

The 6s drew 3-3 at home against Civil Service 8s, some good football played by the team and some cracking goals.