Monday, November 10, 2008

Sunday 16th November

Chalfont Saints Sharks v RAMS ko 10am

Chalfont Saints Cobras v BULLS 10am

Please be there by 0930 for pre match warm up

We are away this weekend @

The National Epilepsy Centre in Chalfont, off Chesham Lane, SL9 0RJ.

Both games are due to kick off at the same time 10am.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Assistance Please

Can you please help out with carrying the goals over on match days? All help is greatly appreciated.

Bulls 3 Old Windsor Tigers 3

An exciting, end-to-end match with some great goals!

A closely fought first half saw the Bulls get on the score sheet with another excellent solo-effort from Jamie. Unfortunately a defensive mix-up at the other end meant that we went into the break level.

The second half saw chances at both ends. A well taken goal from Callum gave the Bulls a brief lead before Old Windsor stormed back to equalise and then to lead 3-2.

With time running out, the Bulls earned a free kick a few metres outside of the penalty area. Oliver stepped forward and fired an unstoppable shot past the wall and beyond the Tigers keeper. 3-3!

The Bulls are improving steadily. Work on throw-ins at training has begun to pay off (much better throw ins!) and we are attacking more quickly. Keep it up Bulls!

Oliver was a popular choice for motm. As well as his superb free kick, Olly led the defence against a fast and skilful Old Windsor attack. At times Olly had three different partners in defence but managed to keep a good shape and gave the team great leadership.

motm : Oliver

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Rams 2 Real Holtspur 0

The SYCOB Rams lined up against the only other team in Division A with an undefeated record, something had to give. Real Holtspur had recently beaten our arch rivals Burnham Whites doing us a favour in the process!

After a minutes silence for Rememberance Sunday the game was underway, the Rams started brightly and dominated early possession not giving a second for Real to get their foot on the ball and pick a pass. The lions share of the chances went to the home side with the deadlock being broken just before half time with Tom Scott finishing an excellent series of passes with a tap in from close range, Lewis Dudzik crossing the square ball accross the box to allow Tommy an easy tap in. The first half finnished 1-0.

The second half continued in a similar fashion to the first half with the same levels of determination. Corey had a chance to make it 2-0 after some great passing and movement opened up the space, the ball was squared leaving the goal empty open for a tap in but Corey couldnt sort his feet out in time to make the finnish. But less than 5 minutes later a carbon copy of the first goal and the earlier chance saw Corey working his way to the byline and rolling an excellent pass to set up James who made no mistake and buried the ball into the open goal to wrap the game up with minutes left on the clock.

One of our best performances this season, Lewis, Tom, James, Corey were on top form. Dogged defending from Callum, Ben and Sean and a couple of decent saves Connor ensured a clean sheet for the Beaconsfield Boys, well done to all the lads!

MOTM went to the energetic Corey Edwards for another excellent performance dominating the Central midfield with his tough tackling!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Hillingdon Youth 4 Bulls 1 (League Plate)

A harsh scoreline does not reflect how well the Bulls played against Division A opposition.

After losing a goal in the first minute (a mix up from a goal kick) the Bulls battled back, equalising a few minutes later with a fabulous individual effort from Jamie. The rest of the first half was very even : Hillingdon having most of the possession, but the Bulls defending well and looking dangerous on the break. An excellent goal by Hillingdon just before the break made the half time score 2-1.

Playing without subs on a big, muddy pitch, the second half was always going to be hard work for the Bulls, but the boys battled away superbly. Callum and Jamie were awesome in midfield, winning lots of possession and getting forward to threaten the Hillingdon goal.

A fast Hillingdon break away midway through the half caught us outnumbered in defence and led to Hillingdon's third goal. Even when Hillingdon added a fourth - an unfortunate deflection from a fierce cross - the Bulls kept battling until the end.

It was hard to pick a man of the match on a day when everybody gave 100%, but Josh deserves special mention for superb effort and amazing energy. Imagine the Duracell bunny after three shredded wheats and you'll have a good idea of Josh's non-stop performance. Well done Josh!

If the Bulls can reproduce this effort in the league matches then results are sure to improve. Even though we lost this match, there was a lot to be proud of.

Motm : Josh

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Rams 2 Eton Wick 0 (League Cup)

The Rams lined up against Eton Wick in the 1st Round of the League Cup knowing that victory would see them proceed to the next round.

The SYCOB boys dominated possession against a big strong side and they made the breakthrough after some good passing and movement through midfield finnished with a low shot from Corey Edwards past the keeper. Eton Wick threatened an equaliser hitting us on the break a couple of times but the Rams defence was too strong for them. Several top saves from the Eton Wick keeper ensured the first half score line was only 1-0.

The second half continued much the same as the first with the home side dominating the play, it was backs against the wall from Eton who ensured they had plenty of lads behind the ball to try and limit the damage. Sean Chivers shifted the ball to work the space for a shot on goal that was poked in from close range by Tom Scott. James Heady was in good form again, Lewis was hard working as usual and all the boys can take credit for a well fought victory which see the Rams progress into the 2nd Round. Arran did well once again, kept possession well and picked out some great passes, Callum and Connor Campbell ensured the Rams kept a clean sheet and limited the Away sides chances!

MOTM went to Sean Chivers for a fine performance, once again displaying his versatility by playing in 3 different positions during the match, well done Sean!

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Jack's back!

It was great to see Jack Breith back in training on Saturday. Jack has missed the whole season so far since getting injured in training, but if his two goals in Saturday's practise match are anything to go by it won't be long until he is banging in the goals for the Bulls again. Welcome back Jack!