Russets Club News

With several younger players lost to school matches and too many people on mid-season ski trips, the Men's results have begun to suffer...

 

The 1st XI continued their excellent season with an 8-2 drubbing of Herne Bay.

 

A bare 2nd XI lost narrowly to high-flying Cliftonville, battling well against skilful and mobile opponents, whilst a depleted 3rd XI fell 4-1 at Holcombe, although they remain top of the league.

 

The 4th XI came from behind to beat Tunbridge Wells 5-1, inspired by Phil Bishop's second-half hat-trick and a rare goal from your author. A scratch 5th XI were beaten 3-0 under lights at Gravesham.

 

The Ladies played well against league leaders, Ashford, and were unlucky to lose 3-2.

A mixed day, heavily influenced by the cold weather...

 

Both 1st XIs won their first league matches of the new term, the Ladies beating Kings & Alleyns 2-1, and the Men defeating Brighton & Hove 4-2.

 

The 5th XI's early match at home was postponed due to a frozen pitch, whilst the 2nd XI game was abandoned late in the second half, the slippery pitch having become too dangerous - Russets were trailing 3-1 at the time, Holcombe's skilful forwards being the difference between the two teams.  Both matches will be rearranged for a later date.

 

The 3rd XI made heavy weather of their home match with Old Williamsonians, and trailed 3-2 when a late penalty corner was followed immediately by the full-time whistle. Thankfully, Tom Henson swept in from close range to give Russets a hard-earned point, adding to his earlier tap-in.

 

The 4th XI played the reverse fixture at OWs, where they were outplayed in a 6-1 defeat.

 

Please note that, with the cold snap due to continue for a few days, we have decided to cancel training for Tuesday 17th Jan.  Apologies.

With several younger players lost to school matches and too many people on mid-season ski trips, the Men's results have begun to suffer...

 

The 1st XI continued their excellent season with an 8-2 drubbing of Herne Bay.

 

A bare 2nd XI lost narrowly to high-flying Cliftonville, battling well against skilful and mobile opponents, whilst a depleted 3rd XI fell 4-1 at Holcombe, although they remain top of the league.

 

The 4th XI came from behind to beat Tunbridge Wells 5-1, inspired by Phil Bishop's second-half hat-trick and a rare goal from your author. A scratch 5th XI were beaten 3-0 under lights at Gravesham.

 

The Ladies played well against league leaders, Ashford, and were unlucky to lose 3-2.

A mixed day, heavily influenced by the cold weather...

 

Both 1st XIs won their first league matches of the new term, the Ladies beating Kings & Alleyns 2-1, and the Men defeating Brighton & Hove 4-2.

 

The 5th XI's early match at home was postponed due to a frozen pitch, whilst the 2nd XI game was abandoned late in the second half, the slippery pitch having become too dangerous - Russets were trailing 3-1 at the time, Holcombe's skilful forwards being the difference between the two teams.  Both matches will be rearranged for a later date.

 

The 3rd XI made heavy weather of their home match with Old Williamsonians, and trailed 3-2 when a late penalty corner was followed immediately by the full-time whistle. Thankfully, Tom Henson swept in from close range to give Russets a hard-earned point, adding to his earlier tap-in.

 

The 4th XI played the reverse fixture at OWs, where they were outplayed in a 6-1 defeat.

 

Please note that, with the cold snap due to continue for a few days, we have decided to cancel training for Tuesday 17th Jan.  Apologies.