The Club would like to update that the funeral for Max Herbert will be on:

Thursday 5th January
11.30am
Emmanuel Church
(24 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village, SW19 4QN)
A reception to celebrate Max’s Life will follow directly after at:
The Dog n Fox. Wimbledon Village.

The family would like to thank everyone at the club for their incredibly kind words and support over the recent weeks.

If you think you can make it or would like to attend – if it is possible to ideally drop Simon Clapperton an email on [email protected] it would greatly help for the catering numbers.

If you have a club tie please feel free to wear one – we are trying to source some more – otherwise club polos also welcomed.

(A memorial for Max is being planned by the family, before Easter 2023 at the Hood – as a big fundraiser for the club – something Max would be very proud of and happy about.)

 

It is with a very heavy heart that we have to announce that Max Herbert passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Some of you will know that Max was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2019 and after initially beating it he had a relapse earlier this year. The strong willed man that we all knew tried to fight it with aggressive chemotherapy but sadly it made him very weak and he suffered a cardiac arrest and didn’t make it through.

Merton FC has been around for over a hundred years but most of us will only have ever known Max’s Merton.

He had an unbridled enthusiasm for the club and worked incredibly hard to make it into the club we know and love. The Southern Amateur League and our place in it embodied what football was for Max. Competitive, passionate, aggressive but always played with respect and honour. He always ensured that the Merton “product” was first class in terms of kit, hospitality and discipline and despite us playing on a public park we fought off local competition to have a thriving and competitive club. Without Max, Merton FC would not be the club it is today, if it existed at all.

His passion for success on the pitch was matched by his pride in knowing the impact the club had off the pitch. Bringing people together, giving them a home and laying the foundation for some incredible friendships. So many of us would not have met and had the experiences we have had without Max.

Max was a very intelligent, funny and generous man and never sought to be centre of attention. He was at his most happy setting things up, pulling the strings behind the scenes and watching other people flourish in and enjoy what he’d laid on. 

He will leave a huge hole in so many lives but most of all those of his family Jane, Alex, Amanda, Charlie and Rose and our love and best wishes go out to them at this incredibly sad time.

We will share details of the funeral arrangements once they are confirmed.


🐗🐗 MFC results from 12/11/22🐗🐗

Headlines: The twos fight back from four goals down was ultimately in vain as they lose an entertaining game 5-4. The threes’ unbeaten league run continues with a 3-0 win, with special mention to Rodders for a clean sheet and some crucial saves. The fives improved on the previous week’s scoreline in a high scoring match.

1s: No fixture. The 1s are 1st in the league.

2s: Lost 5-4 at home to Actonians in the league. The goals were scored by Connor Headen, Callum Fisher and Glenn Pitman (2). Assists were provided by Glenn Pitman, James Barnett (2) and Callum Fisher. MOTM was Glenn Pitman and DOTD was Ben Cook. The 2s are 8th in the league.

3s: Won 3-0 at home to Old Wilsonians in the league. The goals were scored by Nathen Harris, Iain Evans and Anwar Madkour. Assists were provided by Darcy Yates and Billy Lane. Rodders picked up 3 golden glove points for a clean sheet. MOTM was Roderick Glynn and DOTD was Iain Evans. The 3s are 3rd in the league.

4s: No fixture. The 4s are 7th in the league.

5s: Lost 7-2 away to Bank of England. The goals were scored by Oliver Grant and Liam Matthews. Both assists were provided by Felice Cararro. MOTM was Tom Murphy and DOTD was Ricardo Iglesias. The 5s are 8th in the league.

Vets: No fixture.

All stats for this season are published at https://www.mertonfc.co.uk/stats/

League tables and fixtures are available at http://www.southernamateurleague.co.uk/merton.html

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🐗🐗 MFC results from 5/11/22🐗🐗

Headlines: The ones drop their first points of the season with a draw although they are still top of the league. The 4s and 5s lose in two very high scoring games.

1s: Drew 1-1 away to Crouch End Vampires in the league. The goal was scored by Will Agbo. Tom Best picked up one golden glove point. MOTM was Rhys George and DOTD was Simon Hussey. The 1s are 1st in the league.

2s: No fixture. The 2s are 8th in the league.

3s: No fixture. The 3s are 3rd in the league.

4s: Lost 5-2 at home to Civil Service in the cup. The goals were scored by Dwayne Bedford and Aaron Byrne. The assists were provided by Pete Obeng-Adu and Aaron Ackerman. MOTM was Aaron Byrne and DOTD was Dave Golding. The 4s are 7th in the league.

5s: Lost 8-1 at home to Alleyns Old Boys in the league. The goal was scored by Alex Barnett and assisted by Craig Burrowes-Cosgrove. MOTM was Alex Barnett and DOTD was Nixon Garcia. The 5s are 8th in the league.

Vets: No fixture.

All stats for this season are published at https://www.mertonfc.co.uk/stats/

League tables and fixtures are available at http://www.southernamateurleague.co.uk/merton.html

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🐗🐗 MFC results from 29/10/22🐗🐗

Headlines: The ones go 4 points clear at the top of the league, with Jamie Cross notching a hat-trick in a 4-0 win. The twos lose to a team with a 100% record and the threes remain undefeated in the league. Loads of goals in the fours’ game.

1s: Won 4-0 at home to Ibis in the league. The goals were scored by Jamie Cross (3) and Ruairi Biollo. The assists were provided by Rhys George (2) and Ruairi Biollo. Tom Best picked up three golden glove points for a clean sheet. MOTM was Jamie Cross and DOTD was Joel Carter. The 1s are 1st in the league.

2s: Lost 3-0 away to South Bank Cuaco in the league. MOTM was Connor Headen and DOTD was Onions. The 2s are 7th in the league.

3s: Drew 1-1 at home to Civil Service in the league. The goal was scored by Nathen Harris and assisted by Andrea Lucarini. Fitz picked up 1 golden glove point. MOTM was Nathen Harris and DOTD was Iain Evans. The 3s are 2nd in the league.

4s: Lost 8-3 away to HSBC in the league. The goals were scored by Pete Obeng-Adu (2) and Simon Murphy. The assists were provided by Chris Outred (2). MOTM was Chris Outred and DOTD was George Strawbridge. The 4s are 7th in the league.

5s: No fixture. The 5s are 7th in the league.

Vets: No fixture.

All stats for this season are published at https://www.mertonfc.co.uk/stats/

League tables and fixtures are available at http://www.southernamateurleague.co.uk/merton.html

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🐗🐗 MFC results from 15/10/22🐗🐗
Headlines: The ones win 6-1 again to go second in the league, thanks in part to a Will Agbo hat-trick. The 2s, 4s and 6s all lost in some close and not so close (but entertaining) games.
 
1s: Won 6-1 away to AFC Oldsmiths in the league. The goals were scored by Will Agbo (3), Rhys George, Jamie Cross and Ruairi Biollo. The assists were provided by Lorenc Zuka, Yavan Bunga, Ruairi Biollo and Jamie Cross. MOTM was Ruairi Biollo and DOTD was Tom Best. The 1s are 2nd in the league.
 
2s: Lost 2-0 at home to Old Suttonians in the cup. MOTM was Greg Ferguson and DOTD was Ollie Bates. The 2s are 6th in the league.
 
3s: No fixture. The 3s are 2nd in the league.
 
4s: Lost 6-3 away to South Bank Cuaco in the league. The goals were scored by Anwar Madkour (2) and Lewis Riches. The assists were provided by Dwayne Bedford and Billy Lane. MOTM was
Anwar Madkour and DOTD was Roderick Glynn. The 4s are 6th in the league.
 
5s: Lost 3-2 at home to Actonians in the league. The goals were scored by Joe Vaughan and Darren Fitzgerald, with assists provided by Ken Li and Joe Vaughan. MOTM was Sam Harris and DOTD was Douglas Bunnage-Flavell. The 5s are 5th in the league.
 
Vets: No fixture.
All stats for this season are published at https://www.mertonfc.co.uk/stats/
League tables and fixtures are available at http://www.southernamateurleague.co.uk/merton.html
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🐗🐗 MFC results from 8/10/22🐗🐗
Headlines: Our first set of full fixtures saw emphatic wins for the 3s and 4s and three defeats for 1s, 2s (two goals conceded in last 5 minutes) and 5s (three goals conceded in the last 5 minutes).
 
1s: Lost 2-0 away to Weirside Rangers in the cup. MOTM was Josh Fitzgerald-Smith and DOTD was James Gray. The 1s are 6th in the league.
 
2s: Lost 2-1 at home to Polytechnic in the league. The goal was scored by Alex Barnett. MOTM was Conor Murphy and DOTD was James Barnett. The 2s are 6th in the league.
 
3s: Won 4-1 away to Old Wilsonians in the league. The goals were scored by Darcy Yates, Andrea Lucarini and Lorenc Zuka. The assists were provided by Darcy Yates (2), Lorenc Zuka and Andrea Lucarini. MOTM was Lorenc Zuka and DOTD was Andrea Lucarini. The 3s are 2nd in the league.
 
4s: Won 5-0 at home to Old Wimbledonians in the league. The goals were scored by Daniel Gavrila, Andy Bitmead, Chris Outred and Lewis Riches (2). The assists were provided by Dulanie Richards and Andy Bitmead. George picked up another 3 golden glove points for a clean sheet. MOTM was Dulanie Richards and DOTD was Tom Johnson. The 4s are 4th in the league.
 
5s: Lost 4-0 away to Latymer Old Boys in the cup. MOTM was Iain Evans and DOTD was Douglas Bunnage-Flavell. The 5s are 5th in the league.
 
Vets: No fixture.
 
All stats for this season are published at https://www.mertonfc.co.uk/stats/
League tables and fixtures are available at http://www.southernamateurleague.co.uk/merton.html
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🐗🐗 MFC results from 1/10/22🐗🐗

 
Headlines: Only three fixtures this week, with hard fought games that resulted in two draws and a resounding defeat. Special mentions this week to two goal Connor Headen, debutant MOTM Yavan Bunga and penalty saving / goal creator George Strawbridge.
 
1s: No fixture. The 1s are 3rd in the league.
 
2s: Drew 2-2 away to East Barnet Old Grammarians in the league. Both goals were scored by Connor Headen with assists from Steve Newell and Jesse Dakurah. MOTM was Connor Headen and DOTD was James Gray. The 2s are 5th in the league.
 
3s: Drew 2-2 with Actonians in the league. The goals were scored by Darcy Yates and Daban Babaker. The assists were provided by Emmanuel Amoakoh and Andrea Lucarini. MOTM was Yavan Bunga and DOTD was Mustard. The 3s are 3rd in the league.
 
4s: Lost 6-1 to Old Wilsonians in the league. The goal was scored by Daniel Gavrila and assisted by George Strawbridge. George also picked up 3 golden glove points for a penalty save. MOTM was George Strawbridge and DOTD was Tom Johnson. The 4s are 7th in the league.
 
5s: No fixture. The 5s are 5th in the league.
 
Vets: No fixture.
 
All stats for this season are published at https://www.mertonfc.co.uk/stats/
League tables and fixtures are available at http://www.southernamateurleague.co.uk/merton.html

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🐗🐗 MFC results from 24/9/22🐗🐗
 
Headlines:  Lots of goals, with all 4 games having at least 6 goals scored.  However, last week’s positive results were reversed this week, with only 1 draw (3s) and 3 defeats.  Two spankings (plus any extras involving Cookie) and two close games.
 
1s: No fixture.  The 1s are 1st in the league.
 
2s: Lost 5-1 away to Old Parkonians in the cup.  The goal was scored by Sam Pritchard with an assist from Jesse Dakurah.  MOTM was Sam Pritchard and DOTD was Pete Brown, for misreading the kick off time as the arrival time, wearing some questionable shorts to the game and a nightmare backpass.  The 2s are 5th in the league.
 
3s: Drew 3-3 away to Bank of England in the league.  The goals were scored by Iain Evans, Callum Fisher and Daban Babaker.  The assists were provided by Justin Huxter and Iain Evans.  MOTM was Callum Fisher and DOTD was Lofty.  The 3s are 4th in the league.
 
4s: Lost 4-5 to South Bank in the league.  The goals were scored by Daniel Gavrila, Andy Bitmead (2) and Dwayne Bedford. The assists were provided by Clive Corrigan and Dwayne Bedford (2).  MOTM was Daniel Gavrila and DOTD was Pete Obeng-Adu.  The 4s are 4th in the league.
 
5s:  Lost 6-1 at home to Old Blues in the cup. The goal was scored by Lewis Riches and assisted by Fitz.  MOTM was Will Farkins and DOTD was Ricardo Iglesias.  The 5s are 3rd in the league.
 
Vets: No fixture.  
 
All stats for this season are published at https://www.mertonfc.co.uk/stats/
 
League tables and fixtures are available at http://www.southernamateurleague.co.uk/merton.html
 
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🐗🐗 MFC results from 17/9/22🐗🐗
Headlines: The league season is now underway with a near perfect start for the Boars – 3 wins and a draw! Highlights include two teams scoring 6 (1s and 5s), including a hat-trick for Rhys George, and a clean sheet for the 4s.
 
1s: Won 6-1 away to Richmond and Kew in the league. The goals were scored by Rhys George (3), Jamie Cross (2) and Will Agbo, Assists were provided by Ruairi Biollo, Max Carveth, Will Agbo and Jamie Cross. One golden glove point to Tom Best in goal. MOTM was Rhys George and DOTD was James Gray. The 1s are 1st in the league.
 
2s: Drew 1-1 at home to Old Finchleians in the league. The goal was scored by James Barnett with an assist from Steve Newell. One golden glove point to Sam Singer-Ripley in goal. MOTM was Connor Headen and DOTD was Ryan Burchell. The 2s are 3rd in the league.
 
3s: No fixture. The 3s are 5th in the league.
 
4s: Won 2-0 away to Old Wilsonians in the league. The goals were scored by Aaron Ackerman and Andy Bitmead. Three golden glove points to Roderick Glynn in goal. MOTM was Aaron Byrne and DOTD was Daniel Gavrila. The 4s are 3rd in the league.
 
5s: Won 6-5 at home to Polytechnic in the league. The goals were scored by Lofty, Jesse Dakurah (2), Iain Evans, Fitz and Lewis Riches. The assists were provided by Steve Burchell, Lewis Riches (3), Fitz and Iain. MOTM was Jesse Dakurah and DOTD was Ed Plaistow, for a 25 yard own goal. The 5s are 2nd in the league.
 
Vets: No fixture.
 
All stats for this season are published at https://www.mertonfc.co.uk/stats/
League tables and fixtures are available at http://www.southernamateurleague.co.uk/merton.html
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