FRY CLUB U10 COLTS

This was our first tour as just our team, the U10’s and U9 Juniors electing to go together the following week (shame about their weather!) We played Weymouth for the third year running, but this time decided to find a new team after the mix up with Chickerell, and the fact that they only had one team when we needed two. Both games were played at the same time on both nights.

Game 1 - The squad was: Jamie, Jack, Mark (Callum P), Spike, Josh, Josef, Dan, Joe, James & Callum C

The ball came loose in our area after they had attacked and a Weymouth forward buried it into the bottom right 1-0. From the kick, we lost possession and their player advanced five yards and blasted it again into the bottom corner giving Jamie no chance 2-0. From a corner, they rose highest to head the ball into the net 3-0. They attacked again and we cleared it but not far enough and the Weymouth player drilled it hard into the net, giving Jamie no chance 4-0.

HALF-TIME : WEYMOUTH 4 FRYS 0

Maurice pushed players forward to try to get a goal from a corner, but they broke quickly and Callum couldn’t stop two and they gave Jamie no chance 5-0. They went down the right and hit the ball from a very acute angle and it hit the stansion, rebounded out and a Weymouth player was following up and gave Jamie no chance 6-0. They attacked and Callum, Jack and Jamie converged on the ball, but their attacker slid in and got his toe to it ahead of all three and it rolled into the net 7-0. Callum C then won the ball and got it to Spike. Weymouth had left Dan and Joe on their own and Spike found Joe who took one touch and hit it hard and high, the result never really in doubt 7-1. They won the ball back however and hit a rasping shot 8-1. They broke again and we were outnumbered 9-1.

FULL-TIME : WEYMOUTH 9 FRYS 1

Man of the Match – Chosen by Fran Glover for excellent play and continuous effort – Jack

Game 2 - The squad was: Ryan, Mark (Callum P), Sam B, Jim, Max, Jordan, Luke A, Sam K & Luke G

They had a shot, slightly against the run of play which Ryan parried, but couldn’t hold onto and they reacted the fastest 1-0.

HALF-TIME : WEYMOUTH 1 FRYS 0

Jim was through on goal and went down under a tackle and stayed down. We assumed the ref’ would stop the match but he didn’t. The ball was cleared and Mark held off their attacker and as it came to Ryan, he seemed to be watching the ref’ and waiting for him to stop the game. Because of this, he took his eye off of the ball and it rolled through his legs 2-0. They won a corner and a bit like Phil Neville for Everton against Liverpool a few weeks back, Jim dipped his head to try to clear but only succeeded in steering it inside Ryan at the near post 3-0.

FULL-TIME : WEYMOUTH 3 FRYS 0

Man of the Match – Chosen by Dave Glover for a good game & great all round play – Sam K

OVERALL RESULT : WEYMOUTH 12 FRYS 1

Lytchett came back to us 20 minutes after the first enquiry of a game with a yes, then half an hour later again to confirm a social gathering afterwards including some food at their Legion. We were even advertised on their website! Craig Andrews kindly agreed to ref’ one pitch as they could only get one. Tom wussed out!

Game 1 - The squad was: Ryan, Callum P, Jack, Dan, Josh, Spike (Max), Joe & Callum C

Joe threw into the area and their defender cleared but only as far as Callum C, and he hit a looping shot up and over the ‘keeper and into the back of the net 0-1.

HALF-TIME : LYTCHETT 0 FRYS 1

Lytchett broke down the left wing and as Ryan came out to narrow the angle, fired the ball low past him and into the net 1-1. They then broke, Callum P making the challenge but the ball came loose to an unmarked attacker and he gave Ryan no chance 2-1.

FULL-TIME : LYTCHETT 2 FRYS 1

Man of the Match – Chosen by Alison Payne for excellent play and continuous effort – Josh

Game 2 - The squad was: Jamie, James, Sam B, Josef, Max (Spike), Jordan, Sam K, Luke A & Luke G

Jamie hit a massive long kick, their two defenders went for it and missed it. Sam K took a gamble on the bounce and he was in, one-on-one with their ‘keeper and he coolly passed it past him into the net 0-1. Another long kick from Jamie was won in the middle by Max. He found Luke who passed it on to Jordan. Jordan then passed inside to Sam K and as three defenders converged he dinked it right to where Max was, ten yards out and acres of space and after a touch to steady himself, he made no mistake with the shot 0-2. Sam B battled through three players and got the ball forward but they won it back, attacked down the right, came in and hit a rasping shot, which Jamie could only parry down, and their other attacker was the first to follow up 1-2.

HALF-TIME : LYTCHETT 1 FRYS 2

The ball came into our box and wasn’t really cleared, and in the melee, they got their foot to it 2-2. Josef won the ball with his back to goal, turned the defender well, but the defender wasn’t to be beaten and pulled him down, Craig the ref’ having no alternative but to give the penalty. Josef wanted to take it, but Sam K stepped forward under Dick & Maurice’s instruction, and he buried it 2-3. A corner came in high and Jamie went to punch it clear, but there were just too many players crowding the box, and it came to a grateful Lytchett player who couldn’t miss 3-3. A throw came in, one of our players turned their back on the ball so Jamie had to try to make the save one-on-one. The attacker took a swipe and Jamie dived in, but the attacker actually mis-hit it and it went right to another player who had the simple task 4-3.

FULL-TIME : LYTCHETT 4 FRYS 3

Man of the Match – Chosen by Fran Glover for a good game & great all round play – Sam B

OVERALL RESULT : LYTCHETT 6 FRYS 4

So what did the boys think of this tour? Here are their thoughts:

Callum Payne – Callum enjoyed looking for shells on Weymouth beach, as well as playing cricket with some of the Dads & his team mates and finally spending money in the slot machines.

Dan Churches – Dan enjoyed the hydro racing and spending time on the beach kite flying and taking the bike out for hire and riding around the site with his friends.

Jack Yeoman – Jack went to the Tank Museum with James Baker which he really enjoyed, having fun in the swimming pool and then the other pool (the green baize version!)

James Baker – James loved the Tank Museum, 'Hide and Seek Tag' around the camp and playing on the Multi Sports Courts. He also liked having his nephew staying with him.

Jamie Charles – Jim only came down for the one day, but whilst he was there he went swimming, played on the arcade machines and then ran around playing football on the hard courts, all of which he enjoyed immensely.

Jamie Godwin – Jamie went off into Dorchester for the day and whilst parents shopped, he enjoyed the burgers! He also went into Weymouth and had fun on the beach. Jamie also went skiing about four times and loved it.

Joe Carreyett – Joe went off to Corfe Castle which was a fun place to explore. He also went along to Sandbanks beach and played around there. He also had fun with Josef, Ben and Mitchell in the Club.

Jordan Harris – Jordan’s favourite moments were playing the two games, going to the arcades, splashing around in the swimming pool and roller blading, but he didn’t mention Paul’s cooking for some reason!!!

Josef Hill – Josef enjoyed exploring the nature trail that he and Mitchell discovered behind the Chalets. He then went to Monkeyworld with Mitchell and had a lot of fun there, especially the new play park and then finally, on a day out, Josef got to see Ice Age 2 for the first time.

Josh Batt – Josh and his family went off to Poole beach and had a lot of fun that day. He also enjoyed swimming and playing around in the arcades.

Luke Andrews – Luke said that it was fun spending time with his football mates. He also liked the nature walk as it was nice and relaxing. Luke also liked it when his mum was enjoying her evening and when she won her certificate.

Luke Glover – Luke enjoyed going to the Tank Museum, which included a fantastic military tank display, spending time playing with his old team mates both on and off the field and he enjoyed his skiing. Luke also went roller blading with Sara.

Mark Gratton – Mark, like Jim came down just for the day and he enjoyed doing the same things, although his particular favourite was playing football.

Max Stevens – Max had great fun playing Cricket with Callum’s dad and a load of the players. He also enjoyed kicking a ball around on the football courts and then in the evening spending money in the arcades.

Sam Burgess – Sam had great fun exploring the site on bikes with some other players. He also said that the swimming pool was great, and playing cricket and football in the courts with Callum's dad was fun too.

Sam Kipling – Sam took his own bike down to Warmwell and had fun riding that around. He too enjoyed the cricket game that Callum’s dad arranged and finally he had fun on the ski slopes, going right from the top.

Sam Pike – Spike’s favourite moments were playing football on the astro turf, as well as Hydro racing in the swimming pool and then going off to spend lots of money in the arcade machines.

Afterthoughts………………………………………………………………

Our third tour, our first as our team and I enjoyed this one the most. Sticking in my memory for this one has to be the ten or so women on Wednesday night with the “Shot” competition which lasted long into the night (Sandra is a Star!). And my hat must come off to the Chicken Boys (they know who they are!), they made a lot of people smile. Although we lost both games they were played in great spirit and I am most grateful to the Lytchett managers for the warm welcome they extended us after the game.

Tour 1-3 – Appearances and Goals

P = Played in the game

M = Man of the Match

G = Goals scored

P M G

Aaron Sutton 4 2 7

Callum Churches 2 1

Callum Payne 2

Charlie Glavin 4 2

Corey Mockridge 1

Daniel Churches 6 1

George Lewis 1

Haydn Suffern 1

Jack Burgoyne 1

Jack Pegram 2

Jack Yeoman 6 1 1

James Baker 6 1

James Moore 1

Jamie Charles 1

Jamie Godwin 4

Joe Carreyett 6 1 5

Jordan Harris 6 1

Josef Hill 6

Josh Batt 4 2

Luke Andrews 4 1

Luke Glover 6 1

Mark Gratton 5 1

Max Stevens 4 1

Matt Long 2 2

Oscar Hutchings 4

Ryan Carreyett 2

Sam Burgess 6 1 1

Sam Kipling 6 1 3

Sam Pike 6 1

Tom Johnson 4 1 2

Tour Fixtures and Results

April 4 A Weymouth Youth L 1-12

6 A Lytchett Red Triangle L 4-6

And Finally….

This was found on the Lytchett Website, done by one of the managers that we faced. I like it as I can relate to it.

It's Sunday morning, early doors! I cannot sleep, the missus snores!,
I lie awake, it's bugging me, 2-2-2 or 2-1-3?

I pick my team, done and dusted. My head’s spontaneously combusted
Is it right? And is it fair? Does anybody really care?

I rise from bed, I ponder more, go back to bed, it's half past four!
I fret a little, start to sweat, I’ve got it wrong again I bet

Decision made, I rise from bed, ten formations in my head
Morgan, Charlie, Ryan, Todd? I'm just a Manager - NOT GOD!

So to the game, we start off badly, I stand there silent, Paul screaming madly
The boys respond, we move ahead, my mind is numb, my brain is dead

We win the game, I give a speech, I mention some but never each
Then it starts again, this vicious cycle

I've got more hang-ups than a stoned George Michael !!!

But all for the sake of Lytchett RT, It's only for them, never for me
I’m not the best and never the loudest
But tell ya what boys - DAMN RIGHT THE PROUDEST!