We will be training as usual at 7pm on Tuesday at Fogwell Road.
CM v Northway
4th March 2012 Result 1-3 HT 0-1
Scorer for CM: Robbie Catling, for Northway: Jordan Jennings (2) Jake Smart
At midday it looked as if the game would be called off with the snow beating down. Both teams were keen to play so the referee deferred his decision for an hour. He was right and although the pitch was muddy the weather improved sufficiently for it to be a reasonable surface.
We started the brighter of the two teams and were unlucky not to go ahead in the first few minutes. The game settled down into a good even battle with both sides creating chances with Obaida, Robbie, Conrad and Ben E all going close for us. Northway broke the deadlock with a freakish goal after 30 minutes. A cross from the left byline was taken hold by the wind and drifted it into the goal taking everyone by surprise. Their player claimed it was deliberate but no-one from their side believed him - nor us.
This meant the first half ended 0-1. A good performance from our team against the wind.
The second half carried on in much the same way with both teams playing good creative football, although as legs got tired in the muddy conditions Northway began to threaten more.
Connor made one of the best saves you are likely to see in youth football when he tipped a screaming shot from their striker, Andrew Collier, onto the crossbar. Andrew even took the trouble to congratulate Connor on his save which was a nice touch.
Northway scored their second with twelve minutes to go, a scrambled goal following a corner.
We still pressed for a goal but Northway increased their lead seven minutes later with a good low shot from six yards out.
At last we got our deserved goal just before the final whistle when Robbie took his chance and shot low to the keeper's left.
Although we lost 1-3 it was probably among our best performances of the season against one of the top teams in the entire Under 16s league. It is easy to see why they have comfortably won every one of their league games and are in the semi finals of the Oxfordshire Cup.
The game was played in good spirits and all players enjoyed the match. Nick Penfold was as usual an excellent linesman, even noticing when a throw-in didn't go onto the pitch much to the surprise of the referee.
Everyone played their part so man of the match is a joint award to: Connor, Westy, Ben W, Charlie, Jack, Conrad, Jim, Jake, Obaida, Robbie, Ben E, Leo, Joff, Cameron and Nick. Well done to all.
Next game home to Northway
Posted Thurs 1st March
Our next game is on Sunday 4th March at home to top of the table, Northway, kick off 2pm. Please be there at 1pm to warm up for this major fixture.
Update Sun 4th March
Despite the rain, snow and cold the game is still on!
Our next game is on Sunday 4th March at home to top of the table, Northway, kick off 2pm. Please be there at 1pm to warm up for this major fixture.
Update Sun 4th March
Despite the rain, snow and cold the game is still on!
Training on Tuesday 28th February
Posted Mon 27th Feb:
We will be training as usual at 7pm on Tuesday at Fogwell Road ahead of our home game against Northway on Sunday 4th March
Training on Tuesday 21st February
Posted Mon 20th Feb:
We will be training as usual on Tuesday at Fogwell Road, 7pm start.
We will be training as usual on Tuesday at Fogwell Road, 7pm start.
Rearranged games
Posted Wed 15th Feb
Our home game against Northway is now scheduled for Sunday 4th March and our home game against Radley Youth is Sunday 18th March.
Details to follow
Our home game against Northway is now scheduled for Sunday 4th March and our home game against Radley Youth is Sunday 18th March.
Details to follow
CM U16s v CM U15s Friendly
A spirited friendly in played in excellent conditions.
The under 15s fielded 10 men for the first half and we soon went into the lead with a shot from Robbie from 20 yards out. This was followed by a great goal from Obaida when he scored directly from a corner after 20 minutes. A further goal from Jake meant we went three up after 25 minutes.
Full credit to the U15s who didn't let their heads go down and they were rewarded with a goal after 30 minutes. Five minutes late the U15s were awarded a penalty when Westy was judged to have fouled a player in the box. This was duly converted and the score at half time was 3-2.
To even things up a bit a rather slightly over age goalkeeper was added to the Under 15s side for the second half.
The U15s really upped their game after the break and got their equaliser after 60 minutes.
It became easy to see why the U15s have won all their league games in their A league and also why they score most of their goals towards the end of their games as they really battled hard for the winner. The U16 responded with some hard football and took a rare chance after 70 minutes when Kane slotted home what proved to be the winner.
It was a great friendly and the Under 15s played some excellent football, but the Under 16s were resolute and took their chances.
Many thanks again to Nick Penfold who ran the line in his usual professional way.
Our man of the match was goalkeeper Connor Penfold who made some brilliant saves especially in the second half.
The under 15s fielded 10 men for the first half and we soon went into the lead with a shot from Robbie from 20 yards out. This was followed by a great goal from Obaida when he scored directly from a corner after 20 minutes. A further goal from Jake meant we went three up after 25 minutes.
Full credit to the U15s who didn't let their heads go down and they were rewarded with a goal after 30 minutes. Five minutes late the U15s were awarded a penalty when Westy was judged to have fouled a player in the box. This was duly converted and the score at half time was 3-2.
To even things up a bit a rather slightly over age goalkeeper was added to the Under 15s side for the second half.
The U15s really upped their game after the break and got their equaliser after 60 minutes.
It became easy to see why the U15s have won all their league games in their A league and also why they score most of their goals towards the end of their games as they really battled hard for the winner. The U16 responded with some hard football and took a rare chance after 70 minutes when Kane slotted home what proved to be the winner.
It was a great friendly and the Under 15s played some excellent football, but the Under 16s were resolute and took their chances.
Many thanks again to Nick Penfold who ran the line in his usual professional way.
Our man of the match was goalkeeper Connor Penfold who made some brilliant saves especially in the second half.
Friendly v CM U15s Sunday 19th February
Posted Mon 13th Feb:
We've arranged a friendly against our fellow Under 15 side at The Closes on Sunday 19th February, kick off at midday - not our usual 2pm.
This should be a good chance to get some football in before our next two games.
I hope all can make this game.
We've arranged a friendly against our fellow Under 15 side at The Closes on Sunday 19th February, kick off at midday - not our usual 2pm.
This should be a good chance to get some football in before our next two games.
I hope all can make this game.
CM v Radley Youth 26th February - Postponed
Posted Mon 13th Feb:
I've just heard our game against Radley on the 26th has been postponed as their re-arranged cup game has been given that date. So we have 2 home league games left to play in March (hopefully!).
I've just heard our game against Radley on the 26th has been postponed as their re-arranged cup game has been given that date. So we have 2 home league games left to play in March (hopefully!).
Training on Tuesday 14th February - OFF
Posted Sat 11th Feb:
Botley's pitch is under 4-5cms snow and when that thaws it will go back to the same flooded state it's been all week. It's also half term with some already not able to make it, Oxford Utd are playing at home and there's no game on the next Sunday.
All these mean we should call off training for Tuesday now rather than going through the motions and calling it off on the day. At least the more romantic ones will be able to do the good thing.
Botley's pitch is under 4-5cms snow and when that thaws it will go back to the same flooded state it's been all week. It's also half term with some already not able to make it, Oxford Utd are playing at home and there's no game on the next Sunday.
All these mean we should call off training for Tuesday now rather than going through the motions and calling it off on the day. At least the more romantic ones will be able to do the good thing.
CM v Northway Sunday 12th February - Postponed
Our next game is at home to Northway at The Closes on Sunday 12th February, kick off 2pm.
It's our biggest game so far this season so we will be looking for a good attendance with both players and spectators.
The weather forecast is not too promising but as it's an afternoon kick off there is a reasonable chance of it going ahead.
We will be posting updates on here later in the week to keep you all informed.
Update Friday 8pm:
I went to look at the pitch and its still got 3-4 cms of snow on it and is rock hard underneath. In the unlikely event of it thawing out it will just sit on the surface so is not going to be playable by Sunday.
All other Oxfordshire league games are postponed and I'm afraid ours is too.
Enjoy the weekend in front of the fire!
It's our biggest game so far this season so we will be looking for a good attendance with both players and spectators.
The weather forecast is not too promising but as it's an afternoon kick off there is a reasonable chance of it going ahead.
We will be posting updates on here later in the week to keep you all informed.
Update Friday 8pm:
I went to look at the pitch and its still got 3-4 cms of snow on it and is rock hard underneath. In the unlikely event of it thawing out it will just sit on the surface so is not going to be playable by Sunday.
All other Oxfordshire league games are postponed and I'm afraid ours is too.
Enjoy the weekend in front of the fire!
Training on Tuesday 7th February - OFF
Training is technically still on as of today (Monday) but the weather forecast is pretty miserable so it is in doubt. We'll have a look at the pitch tonight and tomorrow morning and let you know the result as soon as a decision is made
Update Monday night:
I've had a look at the pitch and there's still plenty of snow lying on it. Where it has melted it's leaving standing water, so it will either be unplayable because it's frozen or waterlogged so we might as well call it off now.
Update Monday night:
I've had a look at the pitch and there's still plenty of snow lying on it. Where it has melted it's leaving standing water, so it will either be unplayable because it's frozen or waterlogged so we might as well call it off now.
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