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Disappointing loss for Team Handsome yesterday, but post-match traditions were observed. Here’s Mike receiving Man Most Handsome from captain Willgoss, the Stevens twins celebrating their birthday with a Predator, Ryan begging to come back, and Craig enjoying his Predator while Rich sups Merton’s newest beverage: The Pint of Unspecific. Available now at Roy The Applegate Bar.

Todays Results: 1s win away 3-1 at Lea Valley to progress in AFA Senior Cup. 2s (pic) lose 4-2 at home to Norsemen in a poor game. 3s (pic) lose 6-5 to West Wickham in Junior Cup. Really battling 2nd half performance with some great goals. 4-1 down and 5-4 up. 5s lost 3-1 at Old Wilsons and 6s lost 9-4 to City of London.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Roger Asling hon Disciplinary Chairman.
as of 4/11/2014 the card count is as follows
1st team   5 yellow cards
2nd team  4 yellow cards
3rd team   4 yellow cards plus 3 red cards.
4th team   2 yellow cards
5th team   0 cards
6th team   0 cards
The Disciplinary panel has already had to give suspensions to 5 players !
the AFA have suspended 3 players.
At this stage of the season this is just not good enough. given that we are at the moment not fielding all 6 teams on a weekly basis as well.
Gentlemen you must adhere to the laws of the game and curb your behaviour on the field of play.
I urge you to read & comply with the rules and regulations laid down in the players charter of Merton Football Club. You were all given a copy on joining this season. I would also point out the club Disciplinary code that you can find on the Disciplinary page here on the website. 
                   

OUTSTANDING FINES
You are reminded that if you have not paid fines outstanding from this season or last, you may be suspended. please pay via BACs, to your manager/captain or any committee member. If you have any queries do not hesitate to discuss them with me.
[email protected] or 07879546090
Roger(DODGE)Asling

U8s beat RPV Reds 5-1 in a friendly at a very wet Joseph Hood. MOM was Lee and a big thanks to Mckenzie for being the referee.

Team Handsome admin. Mr Graham Willgoss with Man Most Handsome. Mr Alan Clowes with both Man Most Didn’t EG His Alcoholic Milkshake and Man Most Likely To Get Subsequent Brain Freeze.

Saturdays Results

1s win 4-2 away at Bank of England in AFA S/K cup. Ackers Hat trick and Vanny. A very good win against a committed BOE team. 2s lose 3-1 at home to Old Acts in SAL Inter Div 2. 3rd team lost by 5 – 0 to top of the table Norseman. 5s travelled to Walthamstow to play Egbertians in a cup game losing 4 – 3.

Saturday 15^th November

5pm – 10.30pm

Tickets £10 Adults, £5 Kids

England v Slovenia live on TV in the bar…..

Italian wines

Dress code – famous Italians / Italian Job 60s version of course

Event ends around 10.30pm ish – so fancy dressers can move on………………..

 

U12s lost 5-4 at home vs Carshalton Ath Greens.
Scorers were
Mason 2
Fabian 2
MOM Mckenzie

U11s won 3-1 away vs Raynes Pk Vale Reds.
MOM Thomas

U8s had a friendly tournament at Mitcham Park and finished 3rd, the results were;
Lost 4-0 vs Sutton Utd
Won 2-1 vs Mitcham Pk
Lost 4-1 vs AC Fulham

Only 3 games played this weekend, the 1s played Old Salesians at their new ground in Ewell beating the 3 – 2, two goals by Chisanga (one a left foot screamer) and Snooks.  The 2s played Carshalton at home beating them 3 – 0.  The 3s game got called off due to Southgate not having enough players.  The 4s and 5s didn’t have a game.  The 6s played Old Suttonians in the AFA Intermediate Novets Cup losing 2 – 1 with their winning goal in the last seconds of the final whistle.