Great Performance in opener. Lots of positives from 3-2 defeat.

Two great goals from man of the match Alfie were not quite enough in 3-2 defeat.

The game was made 7-a-side by a short-sided Stafford United, meaning that Grange Rovers had to match them up. This meant three lads had to start on the bench, but everybody saw some action in a hard fought game which could have gone either way.

Tom was solid in goal and his shot-stopping throughout the match was a factor in keeping the score tight. Those of us involved in the junior side last year are ecstatic to have a permanent keeper, and to have found such a good one is fantastic.
Jack B and Tyrell, started at the back and a combination of Tyrell's pace and strength and Jack's timing kept the Stafford Utd chances to a minimum. In front of them Alfie and Riley worked up and down looking to create chances for livewire Jack F and constant threat Jack D.
As substitutes Dorrell showed glimpses of the pace and skill that saw him tear Junior defences apart last year, George brought the balance of a left footer with a fantastic ability to win the ball and carry it forward, and Sean was a willing runner wherever he was asked to play.
Rovers came from behind twice in the first half on both occasions brilliant solo efforts by Alfie.
As the game became stretched at the end of the second half United nicked a third and Jack F was unlucky not equalise after an excellent individual piece of skill.

The boys should be proud of themselves, the fought hard and played for each other  and deserved something from the game. There will be plenty of happy results if they carry on in the same vein.

COYO

Timings for the weekend

On Saturday morning- Training for GRFC 0930-1000
                                      Turn up and play training 1000-1100

On Sunday- Inters league season starts 1000 Woodcote W v Carew R
                     Grange Rovers warm up and team talk 1040
                     Stafford Utd v Grange Rovers 1100.
                     Wallington Little League Managers v Carshalton Little League Managers 1315

Our pitch has been marked, surely nothing can stop us now!

Buzzing in Beddington Park.

In the absence of a team to manage or a league to coordinate, I took a wander over to the park to see how all the other age groups were doing. The junior end of the park was rocking! Fledgling, Bantum and Junior matches all went ahead. Lots of new faces and lots of familiar faces too.
I watched Blake and William's first game of the season, GRFC juniors looked good in a 5-5 draw with Carew Rangers. Woodcote look to be the team to beat at that level puting 12 past a much changed Warren Town side and as I left Stafford Utd were 2-0 up against Hilliers Athletic

Start of Season Postponed

Unfortunately the council haven't marked up the inters pitch. So our season kicks off next week. Great to see so many GRFC players at training this morning. Looking forward to the ( delayed) kick off.

Rovers Training and Late kick off.

If you can be at training at 0930 tomorrow it would be useful so we can have a chat with the lads about the team. If not don't worry. See you Sunday.
Kick off will be delayed until 1200 on Sunday. More to follow.

WLL - On the Brink of joining Absolute Radio's Home Guard

The Absolute Radio Breakfast Show are looking to become sponsors of one of our Fledgling teams to help strengthen their Home Guard army. Listen to the response to our email to Christian and the team
http://www.wallingtonlittleleague.com/default_158_836258843.mp3

Well done Heather!

The New Kit

Here is the new Grange Rovers Kit. The Goalie's kit is light blue with plain black socks.

The season is nearly upon us. Come on you Oranges!