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.
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.
Training on Wednesday 13th November
We are training on Wednesday 13th November at Fogwell Road.
This is ahead of our league game against Chalgrove Cavaliers, kick off 2pm this Sunday 17th November
This is ahead of our league game against Chalgrove Cavaliers, kick off 2pm this Sunday 17th November
Training this Wednesday - OFF
We are training at 7pm sharp this Wednesday 6th November at Fogwell Road.
See you all there.
Update 3pm 6th November
The Fogwell pitch is in a pretty poor state and getting worse so as we don't have a match on Sunday we've agreed with Botley Boys that we wont train tonight.
See you all there.
Update 3pm 6th November
The Fogwell pitch is in a pretty poor state and getting worse so as we don't have a match on Sunday we've agreed with Botley Boys that we wont train tonight.
So the next one is 7pm on Wednesday 12th
No training on Wednesday
There's no training on Wednesday 30th October as we don;t have a game for some time but we will be training at Fogwell Rd on Wednesday 6th November. Enjoy the break!
A break from training
There's no training tonight (Wednesday 23rd October). We haven't got a game until 17th November and Fogwell Road is probably under water thanks to the recent storms.
CM v Theale Tigers
20th October 2013 home result 3-4 half time 0-1
Scorers for CM Robbie Catling (2) Jack Bowler
This was a Berks & Bucks Cup game against Theale Tigers U17s who are in the premier division of the North East Hants Youth League.
The game began in driving rain with the wind blowing across the pitch. Cumnor were fielding a strong side except their regular keeper who was absent, so captain, Ben Whitehead, offered to go in goal in his place.
It was an even battle in the opening minutes with both sides getting used to the conditions.
Theale opened the scoring after seven minutes when their No. 9 broke free and was one on one with the Cumnor keeper. They both collided heavily after the Theale player managed to poke it beyond Ben's reach. Unfortunately Ben was concussed in the collision and was unable to take any further part in the game. Connor Penfold stepped up to take the keeper's spot.
The game continued with Cunmor striving for the equaliser and much of the play was in Theale's half. Jack Hitchen nearly grabbed an equaliser but his shot was well saved by the Theale keeper. Theale had their chances and Connor made a great save denying their no. 9 a second goal. It was difficult for both teams to play any decent football in the appalling weather conditions and the half finished with the score at 0-1.
Pete's half time talk told the players to take encouragement from the first half display and if they kept battling away they should get something out of the game.
The second half began well for Cumnor and they got back on level terms almost straight after the break with Robbie Catling heading home from a Conrad Deer cross from the right.
Both teams battled for the winner and it was Theale who scored next after 55 minutes when a corner wasn't cleared and one of their players stabbed the ball home from close distance.
Cumnor kept their heads up and created chances to get back on level terms but a Theale free kick at 80 minutes from just outside the area went straight in the goal, increasing their lead to 1-3.
Cumnor immediately threw caution to the wind and pushed forward to get back in the game and this allowed a breakaway goal through the middle of the pitch at 83 minutes by Theale increasing their lead to 1-4
This scoreline was unfair to Cumnor and they battled to get back into the game. After 85 minutes Jack Bowler restored some pride and raised hopes when he shot from just inside the penalty area when a mix-up followed a Cumnor corner, making the score 2-4.
Two minutes later Robbie Catling got Cumnor back into the game when he coolly slotted home from the centre of the penalty area after being put through by Conrad.
There followed a frantic 5 minutes as Cumnor poured forward going for the equaliser but it was not to be and the game finished 3-4.
It was a great cup game played in atrocious weather conditions and both teams can be pleased with their performances. Cumnor were unlucky not to get the equaliser but I suspect there were quite a few people, soaked to the skin, pleased there wasn't to be any extra time.
Man of the Match goes to Jack Bowler partly for his goal but mainly because he didn't put a foot wrong the whole game in a match where it's especially difficult for the defenders. Special mentions to Ben and Connor for both volunteering to go in goal at short notice. The report from Ben is that although he suffered concussion he will fine in a day or so, once the sore head eases!
Scorers for CM Robbie Catling (2) Jack Bowler
This was a Berks & Bucks Cup game against Theale Tigers U17s who are in the premier division of the North East Hants Youth League.
The game began in driving rain with the wind blowing across the pitch. Cumnor were fielding a strong side except their regular keeper who was absent, so captain, Ben Whitehead, offered to go in goal in his place.
It was an even battle in the opening minutes with both sides getting used to the conditions.
Theale opened the scoring after seven minutes when their No. 9 broke free and was one on one with the Cumnor keeper. They both collided heavily after the Theale player managed to poke it beyond Ben's reach. Unfortunately Ben was concussed in the collision and was unable to take any further part in the game. Connor Penfold stepped up to take the keeper's spot.
The game continued with Cunmor striving for the equaliser and much of the play was in Theale's half. Jack Hitchen nearly grabbed an equaliser but his shot was well saved by the Theale keeper. Theale had their chances and Connor made a great save denying their no. 9 a second goal. It was difficult for both teams to play any decent football in the appalling weather conditions and the half finished with the score at 0-1.
Pete's half time talk told the players to take encouragement from the first half display and if they kept battling away they should get something out of the game.
The second half began well for Cumnor and they got back on level terms almost straight after the break with Robbie Catling heading home from a Conrad Deer cross from the right.
Both teams battled for the winner and it was Theale who scored next after 55 minutes when a corner wasn't cleared and one of their players stabbed the ball home from close distance.
Cumnor kept their heads up and created chances to get back on level terms but a Theale free kick at 80 minutes from just outside the area went straight in the goal, increasing their lead to 1-3.
Cumnor immediately threw caution to the wind and pushed forward to get back in the game and this allowed a breakaway goal through the middle of the pitch at 83 minutes by Theale increasing their lead to 1-4
This scoreline was unfair to Cumnor and they battled to get back into the game. After 85 minutes Jack Bowler restored some pride and raised hopes when he shot from just inside the penalty area when a mix-up followed a Cumnor corner, making the score 2-4.
Two minutes later Robbie Catling got Cumnor back into the game when he coolly slotted home from the centre of the penalty area after being put through by Conrad.
There followed a frantic 5 minutes as Cumnor poured forward going for the equaliser but it was not to be and the game finished 3-4.
It was a great cup game played in atrocious weather conditions and both teams can be pleased with their performances. Cumnor were unlucky not to get the equaliser but I suspect there were quite a few people, soaked to the skin, pleased there wasn't to be any extra time.
Man of the Match goes to Jack Bowler partly for his goal but mainly because he didn't put a foot wrong the whole game in a match where it's especially difficult for the defenders. Special mentions to Ben and Connor for both volunteering to go in goal at short notice. The report from Ben is that although he suffered concussion he will fine in a day or so, once the sore head eases!
Next game at home to Theale Tigers
Our next match is a Berks and Bucks Cup tie against Theale Tigers of the North East Hants Youth League.
It's a home game at Louise Memorial Fields on Sunday 20th October with a 2pm kick off. All players to be on the pitch ready to warm up by 1.30pm.
Any help with preparing the ground for this game is very welcome and we are meeting at LMF at 10.30am on Sunday morning.
It's a home game at Louise Memorial Fields on Sunday 20th October with a 2pm kick off. All players to be on the pitch ready to warm up by 1.30pm.
Any help with preparing the ground for this game is very welcome and we are meeting at LMF at 10.30am on Sunday morning.
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