Our next league game is this Sunday 15th December away to Wantage Town with a 2pm kick off. Their ground is at Alfedian Park, Manor Road, Wantage OX12 8DW
Could all players be on the pitch ready to warm up by 1.30pm. If you need a lift we are leaving Botley Parade at 12.50. Please let us know so that we can be sure there are enough spaces.
Training on Wednesday
We are training as usual on Wednesday 11th December, 7pm sharp at Fogwell Road. This is ahead of our away league game against Wantage Town this Sunday 8th December
CM v Garsington Youth
8th December home result 1-2 half time 0-2
Scorer for CM Robbie Catling
Cumnor suffered another defeat in the league but it could have gone either way.
The game started disastrously for Cumnor as they let in a soft goal in the first minute. A harmless cross fell to Garsington's Keiron Smith who scuffed his shot but it bobbled past the off-balance Kane Slaymaker.
The half continued with Garsington creating more of the chances and in the 30th minute Tom Weir doubled their league with a well taken header directly from a corner.
This meant the half finished 2-0 to Garsington.
Pete's half time talk reminded the players the game was not beyond them and to keep battling away.
The second half was a marked contrast to the first with Cumnor doing most of the attacking. They were rewarded with a goal in the 55th minute when Mitchell Larman, making his debut, slotted the ball beyond the outstretched keeper's left hand.
Cumnor continued to apply pressure on Garsington desperate for the equaliser but some last ditch defending and a couple of quality saves by their keeper meant the score remained 2-1.
It was a disappointing result but a good performance by Cumnor. The games against Garsington have always been tight and this time it was Garsington who emerged the winners.
Scorer for CM Robbie Catling
Cumnor suffered another defeat in the league but it could have gone either way.
The game started disastrously for Cumnor as they let in a soft goal in the first minute. A harmless cross fell to Garsington's Keiron Smith who scuffed his shot but it bobbled past the off-balance Kane Slaymaker.
The half continued with Garsington creating more of the chances and in the 30th minute Tom Weir doubled their league with a well taken header directly from a corner.
This meant the half finished 2-0 to Garsington.
Pete's half time talk reminded the players the game was not beyond them and to keep battling away.
The second half was a marked contrast to the first with Cumnor doing most of the attacking. They were rewarded with a goal in the 55th minute when Mitchell Larman, making his debut, slotted the ball beyond the outstretched keeper's left hand.
Cumnor continued to apply pressure on Garsington desperate for the equaliser but some last ditch defending and a couple of quality saves by their keeper meant the score remained 2-1.
It was a disappointing result but a good performance by Cumnor. The games against Garsington have always been tight and this time it was Garsington who emerged the winners.
Next game at home to Garsington
Our next league game is on Sunday 8th December at home to Garsington Youth. Please note the kick off time for this game is 11am so could all players be on the pitch ready to warm up by 10.30am
Training on Wednesday
We are training as usual on Wednesday 4th December, 7pm sharp at Fogwell Road. This is ahead of our home league game against Garsington this Sunday 8th December
CM v Hook Norton
1st December 2013 away result 5-1 half time 2-0
Scorer for CM Robbie Catling
The game kicked off in overcast weather with virtually no wind and the pitch was in reasonable condition.
It was fast paced for the first period with both teams creating chances. Zak did well to beat a defender when put through by a long ball from Jack Hitchen but his shot went just wide. Kane, playing for the first time on pitch instead of in goal, tried a great volley 20 yards out but that also went just wide.
It was Hook Norton who broke the deadlock after 20 minutes with an opportunistic goal 5 yards out.
They doubled their lead 10 minutes later with a shot from the centre spot just going inside the right hand post.
This meant the half finished 2-0. Pete's half time talk reminded the players they created more chances than Hook Norton and were still in the game.
Unfortunately it was Hook Norton who further increased their lead after 60 minutes following a defensive mix up.
Cumnor's hopes were raised after 73 minute when Robbie pulled one back from about a yard out after Jack Hitchen's close range shot was stopped on the line. These hopes were soon soon snuffed out with a fourth goal for Hooky. Cumnor's defence was in disarray and they let in a fifth after 80 minutes. Fortunately Cumnor managed to steady the ship and the game finished 5-1 to Hook Norton.
It was a game to forget for Cumnor, a below par performance and some uncharacteristic poor defending. Hook Norton were the better, more organised, team and deserved their win.
Amongst it all there was some good performances for Cumnor, Zak worked hard at front chasing down everything, Jack Hitchen and Kane played well in midfield and Robbie got yet another goal.
Cameron Craig gets man of the match for running tirelessly throughout against a good and occasionally combative defence.
Scorer for CM Robbie Catling
The game kicked off in overcast weather with virtually no wind and the pitch was in reasonable condition.
It was fast paced for the first period with both teams creating chances. Zak did well to beat a defender when put through by a long ball from Jack Hitchen but his shot went just wide. Kane, playing for the first time on pitch instead of in goal, tried a great volley 20 yards out but that also went just wide.
It was Hook Norton who broke the deadlock after 20 minutes with an opportunistic goal 5 yards out.
They doubled their lead 10 minutes later with a shot from the centre spot just going inside the right hand post.
This meant the half finished 2-0. Pete's half time talk reminded the players they created more chances than Hook Norton and were still in the game.
Unfortunately it was Hook Norton who further increased their lead after 60 minutes following a defensive mix up.
Cumnor's hopes were raised after 73 minute when Robbie pulled one back from about a yard out after Jack Hitchen's close range shot was stopped on the line. These hopes were soon soon snuffed out with a fourth goal for Hooky. Cumnor's defence was in disarray and they let in a fifth after 80 minutes. Fortunately Cumnor managed to steady the ship and the game finished 5-1 to Hook Norton.
It was a game to forget for Cumnor, a below par performance and some uncharacteristic poor defending. Hook Norton were the better, more organised, team and deserved their win.
Amongst it all there was some good performances for Cumnor, Zak worked hard at front chasing down everything, Jack Hitchen and Kane played well in midfield and Robbie got yet another goal.
Cameron Craig gets man of the match for running tirelessly throughout against a good and occasionally combative defence.
Next Game away to Hook Norton
Our next league game is this Sunday 1st December away to Hook Norton with a 2pm kick off. Their ground is at The Bourne, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire. OX15 5PB
Could all players be on the pitch ready to warm up by 1.30pm. If you need a lift please let us know so that we can be sure there are enough spaces.
Could all players be on the pitch ready to warm up by 1.30pm. If you need a lift please let us know so that we can be sure there are enough spaces.
Training on Wednesday
We are training at 7pm on Wednesday 13th November at Fogwell Road.
This is ahead of our league game away to Hook Norton, kick off 2pm this Sunday 1st December
This is ahead of our league game away to Hook Norton, kick off 2pm this Sunday 1st December
Training at Midday on Sunday
We don't have a game this Sunday 24th November so we are training instead on that day at Louie Memorial Fields, starting at Midday.
CM v Chalgrove Cavaliers
17th November 2013 home result 0-3 half time 0-0
It was back to league action after two cup games and a two week break against second in the league Chalgrove Cavialiers.
It was a typical autumn overcast day with virtually no wind. Ben won the toss for Cumnor and elected to kick towards the pavilion end.
It was an even first half with both teams battling well in midfield. Thee were a few chances either end with Zak Betnay going close when put through by Jack Hitchen and Cumnor somehow managed not to put the ball in the net when it bounced around the six yard box for what seemed an age. At the other end Connor Penfold pulled off a couple of great saves from their dangerous number 10.
The half finished 0-0. Pete's half time talk said the lads should take encouragement from their work rate and reminded them to go wide when attacking as we were getting rather bogged down in the midfield.
The second half started much the same as the first but after 50 minutes Chalgrove broke the deadlock with a header directly from a corner on the right.
Then came the incident that changed the game from Cumnor's point of view. After 58 minutes Conrad Deer was judged to have fouled a Chalgrove player and following an altercation with the referee was sent off.
Cumnor strived for the equaliser but being one man down they created limited decent chances.
After 65 minutes another controversial decision from the referee meant Cumnor went two down. A shot from Chalgrove in the Cumnor penalty area hit Jack Hitchen on the arm and was judged to be penalty for hand ball. Chalgrove scored with a strong shot to the right giving Connor no chance.
This took the stuffing out of Cumnor as they tired in the testing, boggy pitch and after 80 minutes Chalgrove increased their league with a break away goal.
Chalgrove played well but 0-3 was a harsh score line for Cumnor. The referee didn't have one of his best games and it was unfortunate his decisions had so much bearing on what could have been an exciting game.
Ben Upjohn had a very good game as did Westy, both didn't stop working the whole 90 minutes but Man of the Match goes to Connor Penfold for taking the goal keeping slot from the injured Kane Slaymaker. He made a series of excellent saves and commanded the area well.
It was back to league action after two cup games and a two week break against second in the league Chalgrove Cavialiers.
It was a typical autumn overcast day with virtually no wind. Ben won the toss for Cumnor and elected to kick towards the pavilion end.
It was an even first half with both teams battling well in midfield. Thee were a few chances either end with Zak Betnay going close when put through by Jack Hitchen and Cumnor somehow managed not to put the ball in the net when it bounced around the six yard box for what seemed an age. At the other end Connor Penfold pulled off a couple of great saves from their dangerous number 10.
The half finished 0-0. Pete's half time talk said the lads should take encouragement from their work rate and reminded them to go wide when attacking as we were getting rather bogged down in the midfield.
The second half started much the same as the first but after 50 minutes Chalgrove broke the deadlock with a header directly from a corner on the right.
Then came the incident that changed the game from Cumnor's point of view. After 58 minutes Conrad Deer was judged to have fouled a Chalgrove player and following an altercation with the referee was sent off.
Cumnor strived for the equaliser but being one man down they created limited decent chances.
After 65 minutes another controversial decision from the referee meant Cumnor went two down. A shot from Chalgrove in the Cumnor penalty area hit Jack Hitchen on the arm and was judged to be penalty for hand ball. Chalgrove scored with a strong shot to the right giving Connor no chance.
This took the stuffing out of Cumnor as they tired in the testing, boggy pitch and after 80 minutes Chalgrove increased their league with a break away goal.
Chalgrove played well but 0-3 was a harsh score line for Cumnor. The referee didn't have one of his best games and it was unfortunate his decisions had so much bearing on what could have been an exciting game.
Ben Upjohn had a very good game as did Westy, both didn't stop working the whole 90 minutes but Man of the Match goes to Connor Penfold for taking the goal keeping slot from the injured Kane Slaymaker. He made a series of excellent saves and commanded the area well.
Next game at home to Chalgrove Cavaliers
Our next game is in the league against Chalgrove Cavaliers
It's a home game at Louie Memorial Fields on Sunday 17th November, kick off 2pm.
All players are to be on the pitch ready to warm up by 1.30pm.
It's a home game at Louie Memorial Fields on Sunday 17th November, kick off 2pm.
All players are to be on the pitch ready to warm up by 1.30pm.
Game v Ducklington Posponed
Our home game scheduled for Sunday 24th November against Ducklington is postponed as they have a cup game on that day.
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