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Calling all Youth members… we’ve now arranged our Christmas Party for December. After an overwhelming vote in favour of it, we’ve decided to reserve all the lanes at David Lloyd Bowling on December 3rd. The price is £15.00 per child, which includes unlimited bowling from 16:30 – 20:00, and a buffet including Pizza, Hot Dogs, Chips, Chicken Goujons. We’ve also reserved the top section exclusively for Merton FC.

There are only 50 spaces available, and numbers have already filled up fast. So, with only a few spots remaining, please contact Steve Dewsbury ASAP to book your spot and avoid missing out.

Look forward to seeing you there for what should be a fantastic evening!

Alrighty, here we go with the results.
The 1s are on a roll, winning 4-2 on pens in the cup against BoE, after drawing 2-2.
2s lost 2-1 in a hard fought encounter against St James.
3s won 3-2 on pens (all that practice at the club day is paying dividends) against civil service after 1-1 AET.
4s lost 5-1 to a good polytechnic side.
6s lost 4-1 against Old Salesians.
And start the drumroll… Clive’s magic 5s did it AGAIN!! 1-0 victory over Old Wilsonians.
Vets lost 1-0 to OWC, the vets (war babies) MOTM was pat murphy & had to wear the “helmet” for the duration of the day….main reasons were because he got injured & wore his shorts inside out ! (or was it upside down) ……
And as you can see, a full house at the Hood. Cracking day, well done to everyone!

 

TEAM: 5^th Team

POSITION: Centre Back

BIRTH DATE: 12^th June 1979

BIRTH PLACE: Maidenhead

PREVIOUS CLUBS:

Winchmore Hill (near Amersham) 1998-2008

White Horse Pub Chalfont St Peter 2008-2010

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RAPID FIRE:

Player of the season (at Merton, or in professional football): Laurent Koscielny

Childhood Team: Arsenal

Favourite team in the UK: Arsenal

Favourite team outside the UK: At a push Real Madrid

Childhood Hero: He-Man

Favourite Food: Pizza & Curry (can’t pick between them)

Favourite Drink: Beer

Favourite Band: The Prodigy

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1. Tell us who you are outside of the club. What do you do, how would you describe yourself?

Outside of football, I’m a husband, father of two children and Finance Manager (accountant) at Sony, working for the UK Channels division. Generally speaking I’m a laid back kind of guy, and large video games and BBQ enthusiast always looking to find new ways to cook meat with fire.

2. How did you end up at Merton FC?

Having just had the first of my two children, I was looking to join a club closer to home. I took my daughter to play at Joseph Hood rec and noticed 3 games going on at the same time. I made some enquiries and then started pre-season training in August 2010.

3. What was your best moment in your MFC career till now?

October 2012 at Old Actonians, I was on the bench nursing a hangover, watching the team miss various chances and then come in at half time 1-0 down. I came on with about 25 mins to go and score two goals (from set pieces obviously) to win the match 2-1.

4. If you could play for a professional team, which would be it and why?

As an Arsenal fan I would have to pick them. I struggle to play as other teams on FIFA.

5. Do you have any pre-match rituals or superstitions?

I always get dressed in the same manner each week. I also try to sit in the same place in every changing room I go into.

6. Lastly, share us your goals/expectations for the season.

Having started the season off so well, it would be great to bounce back with promotion, I’d like to score a goal or two and finally shave Luke’s beard off by the end of the season again.

 

 

The 1s had a rollercoaster match against Ibis, after being up, and then 3-2 down, they pulled off an excellent 4-3 win.

Fantastic effort from the 2s, eventually going down 6-5 on pens after drawing 1-1 against Old Owens (a team 2 divisions above). No game for the 3s.

A day to forget for the 4s, who lost 8-0 against Old Wokingians.

6s drew 2-2 in a good game against SBC.

And the result of the day, once again, is Clive’s high flying 5s (pictured – well, some of them) who banked a solid 2-0 win. Keep it up lads!

Article by an amateur photographer who follows grass roots football and was at Merton vs Alexandra park, click on picture to have a read.

Todays Youth Results.

U9s beat Met Police 8-2.

U11s no game, U14s beat Rocks Lane 5-0, and our U15s drew 4-4 with Bedfont Eagles.

Our U13s won their Surrey cup game 3-1 away against Beacon Hill with a hat trick from Marcus (pic)

It was a good performance against strong opposition who provided splendid hospitality and welcome from a very nice well run club.

Today’s Results.

1s draw 1-1 against Old Finchleians with a late equaliser and some good fortune.

 

 

 

 

3s lost 3-2 to Carshalton (2 great goals from Glenn just not enough).

 

 

 

 

6s lose heavily to strong Carshalton side watched by the Quinlan family (Merton Legends Martin played with his dad watching -pic)

 

 

 

 

Result of the day with Clive’s 5s winning 2-1 at Old Actonians and Lenners and Chris Dodd coming back to the Hood to bring the news.!!! (pic)