After three years of going to Warmwell, we decided to try somewhere different. Riviera Bay in Brixham was suggested so we all trooped down to Devon. As we were going to go eleven-a-side next season it seemed like a good idea to try it. Both games were played on a full-sized pitch, over 60 minutes and in big goals. The only concession we made was to not bother with offsides.

Tuesday night, a massive struggle through traffic, but we made it for our first 11-a-side game! No Nets at King Edward VI Community School (KEVICS), Mark and Jim had come down for the day to make the numbers up to 13. Totnes, like us are a third division side in the local league and were currently top, also like us.

The squad was: Jamie (Captain), Mark, Jack, Jim, Josh, James, Sam K, Josef, Max, Jordan, Joe, Sam B & Tom

Jamie took a goal kick but they were onto it and pushed us back into the left. Jim tried to clear it, but the wind took it up and over his head, Jamie came for it but got caught in no man’s land as it bounced high, over his head and into the goal 1-0. We fought for a corner which Joe curled in, it was cleared as far as Sam K and he hit it high for the far post. Their ‘keeper tried to get it but could only watch as it went off of his fingertips into the net 1-1. Jamie kicked it to the halfway line and Tom brought it down. He found Jordan who passed it back, taking two players out of the game as he did, Tom went wide right to Joe who turn onto his right, but into the box managed to get back onto his left and chip it high to where most 15 year old ‘keeper’s couldn’t reach 1-2. They came straight back at us with a run down the right, the player cut inside and shot for the far corner past the dive of Jamie 2-2.

HALF-TIME : T & D YOUTH 2 FRYS 2

Josef won the ball in the middle and hit it wide to Sam K. He raced down the line, looked up twice before finding his man and crossing it for Jim to rise at the near post and flicked it with his head for the far post 2-3. Sam B and James worked hard to win the ball and found Max. His pass to Josh in space enabled him to look up and see Joe going through and his high ball left Joe with just the ‘keeper to beat which he did 2-4. We took a goalkick which they won back. We all thought Mark was going to clear it, but he controlled it instead and was tackled, and although Jack raced back and Jamie came out, their attacker calmly played it into the corner of the net 3-4. They had a goal kick which Tom won. He forced his way past two defenders and hit it high. The ‘keeper got his finger tips to it but it was still going in 3-5. Tom won it from a goal kick and shot for the ‘keeper to parry, Tom hit it again but a defender on the line headed it up, however Sam K was following in and as it came down he headed it in 3-6 and the final whistle blew!

FULL-TIME : T & D YOUTH 3 FRYS 6

Man of the Match – Chosen by Fran Glover for effort – Jordan, and chosen by Andy Glover for performance – Sam B

Thursday night, and just around the corner at Brixham Utd’s senior ground, complete with bars around the pitch, dugouts and stands! This time Callum came down for the match, making it just five minutes before kick-off to give us 12 players. Brixham are a mid-table first division side in the local league. As Andy was trying to get photo’s, Jon took on Match Reporting duties.

The squad was: Jamie, Sam K, Sam B, Jack, Josh, James, Tom, Josef, Max, Jordan (Captain), Joe & Callum

HALF-TIME : BRIXHAM 0 FRYS 0

They exerted pressure in the second half and although Callum got to the attacker, he couldn’t stop the shot, which gave Jamie no chance 1-0. We won a corner and the ball was played back from which we won a free kick which Tom took. He leathered it high into the box and the mass lost it in the crowd 1-1. Joe went down the line and crossed but it was cleared to the halfway line where Jack hit it as hard and as high as he could, and it fell over the ‘keeper’s head perfectly 1-2. Tom then won the ball on the edge of the area, passed it into the box for Joe to run in on and he made no mistake 1-3. Into the dying seconds and their attacker ran at our defence, past two and hit a low shot which gave Jamie no chance 2-3.

FULL-TIME : BRIXHAM 2 FRYS 3

Man of the Match – Chosen by Andy Glover for effort – James, and chosen by Tom Baker for performance – Jack

On a hot sunny Tuesday afternoon’s game of Boules, Dave K 21, Dick 17 and Jon 10. A rematch was never in doubt! It was a hard fought game with lots of gamesmanship. The grudge return, scheduled for Thursday promised to be a big one! Dave duly won that as well! Mitchell borrowed one of the team footballs, promising not to lose it. Next thing we know it had gone over the hedge, over the next one and down the cliff onto an unreachable ledge! Cricket on Tuesday was a great time with Josef, Jamie, Josh, Tom, Mark, Jim, Joe, Ryan, Big Tom, Maurice, Tim, Mitchell, Big Mark & Andy, whilst Sam B, Sam K & Max played Boules.

So what did the boys think of this tour?

Callum Payne – Callum only got there about five minutes before kick off and had to go again soon after, however Callum's best memory of that day was Jack's goal from the halfway line!

Jack Yeoman – Jack’s favourite things were playing football and cricket outside the chalet, where a lot of boys got together to have some fun, he also went to Paignton Zoo which was good fun, and finally he enjoyed wandering around the harbour in Brixham with his family.

James Baker – James enjoyed playing cricket with all of the other players, spending Anita & Maurice’s money in the Amusement Arcade, and finally watching his dad get up on stage on his Birthday! James enjoyed loads of other things as well, but these were his favourites.

Jamie Charles – Jim was only able to come for the day, however he really enjoyed the football match in the evening, as well as using the swimming pool during the day and then after, spending lots of money in the arcade!

Jamie Godwin – Jamie really enjoyed playing cricket and football in front of the Chalets. He thought the Swimming Pool was a bit small but enjoyed it in there none the less, and he had fun in the arcades, spending Paul & Alex’s money.

Joe Carreyett – Joe went with his family down to Brixham Harbour, which he really enjoyed. He also liked the big games of Cricket out on the front of the Chalets. Finally, on the Thursday Tom, Joe and Joe’s family went to the Model Village and then down to the pub for lunch, which Joe enjoyed.

Jordan Harris – Jordan had a great time away with his friends. He went swimming a few times which he said was fun, and he really enjoyed playing the games, especially when he won Man of the Match. He went out for trips with his mum, which he also enjoyed.

Josef Hill – Josef really loved the trip to Woodlands Adventure Park where he had fun on the rides. He also had an enjoyable breakfast in Dartmouth before hopping aboard for the Ferry crossing. Finally, Josef really liked the weather and being able to run around with no fear of rain.

Josh Batt – Josh said that his best bits were the two games, he really liked those. Like Josef, Josh really enjoyed going to Woodlands Adventure Park, and the fun activities that were there, and finally, Josh liked being away with his team mates.

Mark Gratton – Mark was only able to get down for one of the days, however he really enjoyed playing the football match on the big pitch. Mark also liked seeing his friends and being able to play with them on the site.

Max Stevens – Max went off with Sam to play a game of light Golf, which is played on a short course and light balls. No matter how hard you hit them, they don’t go that far. He really enjoyed that. He also had a good time playing Sam’s B & K at Boules. Max also liked the arcades.

Sam Burgess – Sam enjoyed visiting Blackpool Sands, as it was a good day out watching the surfers. Sam also enjoyed going on the rocks with Sam K & Max. Finally Sam spent a lot of time in the sea at Goodrington Beach which he also really enjoyed.

Sam Kipling – Sam, like Max, played the light Golf and had a good time doing that. Sam always enjoys swimming and had fun in the pool. Sam also played Boules and had a lot of fun doing that.

Tom Johnson – Tom enjoyed being with all of his friends on tour. He also really enjoyed playing football on the big pitches and finally, Tom went caving with his family which was a great experience.

Afterthoughts………………………………………………………………

Our fourth tour, and time for a change of location. I really liked the site (although the shop left a lot to be desired), and with no cars allowed it meant that the boys could run freely. It was nice on the Tuesday to see so many of them out in front of our Chalet’s taking part in both Cricket & Boules, it showed a real team spirit. And as for the weather, could anyone have asked for better? Sunbathing on Tour, by so many, has never been heard of before! My thanks again to both oppositions, they were very welcoming and made every effort to accommodate our footballing wishes, and we wish them all the best in the coming season.

Tour 1-4 – 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 3

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 8 2 2

James Baker 8 2

James Moore 1

Jamie Charles 2 1

Jamie Godwin 6

Joe Carreyett 8 1 8

Jordan Harris 8 2

Josef Hill 8

Josh Batt 6 2

Luke Andrews 4 1

Luke Glover 6 1

Mark Gratton 6 1

Max Stevens 6 1

Matt Long 2 2

Oscar Hutchings 4

Ryan Carreyett 2

Sam Burgess 8 2 1

Sam Kipling 8 1 5

Sam Pike 6 1

Tom Johnson 6 1 4

Tour Fixtures and Results

April 10 A T & D Youth W 3-6

12 A Brixham Utd W 2-3