FRY CLUB COLTS U8 NEWS

Our second team tour, and we elected to go back to Warmwell, so the teams that we played last year, were the teams we played this year. A total of 44 Lodges were booked with players from both the Under 8 and Under 9 ages coming along, as well as a few friends. As with last year’s tour, the games were organised for the Tuesday and the Thursday with the teams going down on the Monday and coming home on the Friday.

Unfortunately, the person who had arranged our tour games so well last year, got it horribly wrong this year. As a consequence, we only faced one team. The decision taken meant that we would play 30 minutes each way, with one of our teams playing the first half, and the other playing the second.

Game 1 - The squad was: Jamie G, Jack Y, Sam B, James B, Jordan, Dan, Sam K, Aaron S, Matt L & Josh

They attacked straight away and somehow managed to get the ball in the net 1-0. Matt tackled back well, ran forward with the ball and chipped the ball through to Aaron, who made no mistake against the advancing ‘keeper 1-1. James won the ball from the kick and passed it to Josh. Josh then fed Aaron down the line and he cut inside and hit an absolute screamer to put us in the lead 1-2. Jordan tackled well in midfield, not giving up and forcing the Chickerell defender to pass to Matt. Matt then shot low from the edge of the area and it zoomed past their ‘keeper 1-3.

FULL-TIME : CHICKERELL 1 FRYS 3

Man of the Match – Chosen by Andy for excellent play – Aaron Sutton

Game 2 - The squad was: Jamie G, Mark, Oscar, Josef, Luke G, Spike, Joe C, Charlie, Tom & Luke A

Chickerell attacked as with the first game, but Jamie made a good save. The next shot however, from 20 yards wasn’t dealt with so well and it flew through his hands 1-0. We were leaving Jamie cruelly exposed however and the next shot went in under his foot, although you will notice that our defence haven’t been mentioned yet and already it was 2-0. Joe took matters into his own hands and went on a run, which he followed with a thunderous shot, followed by the trademark cartwheel celebration 2-1. Next, our defence (they finally get a mention) made a mistake and left Jamie no chance 3-1. Our defence had just gone on walkabout and a shot flew into the far corner of the goal 4-1. We had committed forward and Chickerell used that to their advantage 5-1. Next, Jamie was caught out of position as Chickerell attacked down the right and crossed the ball in 6-1. Jamie took his eye off of the ball on the next attack, with predictable results 7-1.

FULL-TIME : CHICKERELL 7 FRYS 1

Man of the Match – Chosen by Andy for excellent play – Tom Johnson

OVERALL RESULT : CHICKERELL 8 FRYS 4

With Tuesday’s organisation going the way of the pear, we feared the worst. Unfortunately, we were right. He had one team coming later but could have got two if the local contact had told him! It was decided to split into three teams. Greens v Yellows followed by the third team playing against Weymouth. The Juniors on tour joined us for this game so we had a really big turnout, and went 8 v 8. Game 1 - The teams were:

Greens: Sam B, James B, Oscar, Jack B, Luke G, Haydn S, Matt L & Spike

Yellows: Josef, James M, Corey M, Aaron, Luke A, Jordan, Dan & Charlie G

It was a bit of a melee match, but everyone got involved in the game. Jordan won the ball and passed to Charlie, and he was brought down 20 yards out. He took a long run up and thundered it past Sam B in goal 0-1. Matt then hit a high stinger, which Josef saved, but Matt wasn’t to be denied and a few minutes later drove in an unstoppable shot 1-1.

HALF-TIME : GREENS 1 YELLOWS 1

The second half became more a war of attrition, but Sam B denied Luke A very well. He was then out to clear as Aaron was through.

FULL-TIME : GREENS 1 YELLOWS 1

Man of the Match – Chosen by Steve B for excellent play – Luke Andrews

Game 2 - The team was: Jamie G, Mark, Jack Y, Josh, Tom, Sam B, Joe C & Sam K

After 10 minutes, Jamie made his first save as they broke quickly, with our team committed forward. It went out for a corner, and we just didn’t seem to mark players, and as the ball came in, a Weymouth player put it in the back of the net 1-0.

HALF-TIME : WEYMOUTH 1 FRYS 0

In the second half, we went into battle, challenging for every ball, harrying their players and looking to win it back, but just couldn’t get the ball into the net. They never had a shot.

FULL-TIME : WEYMOUTH 1 FRYS 0

Man of the Match – Chosen by Dave Glover for excellent play – Josh Batt

The Under 9’s also joined us on Tour for the second year running, but with a lot bigger turnout. Unfortunately, they didn’t keep the sort of records that we did with regards to the games, so here are the bare bones of what happened. On the Tuesday, as with the Under 8’s, they played Chickerell, but due to the number of players we took with us, the nucleus of the U8 Juniors played the first game as part of the U9’s. As with the previous year, Chickerell were very big and very strong. Due to the mix up, both Chickerell and Weymouth came with one team so both ended playing one long game.

Squad List: Aaron Loughlin, Ben Clapp, Ben Watt, Charlie Goodwin, Corey Reid, Courtney Johnson, George Pool, Jordan Finch, Joel Rowbottom, Lee Heath, Jake Garnett, Jack Dancey, Perry May, Corey Mockridge, Haydn Suffern, Callum Morris, James Moore & Jack Burgoyne.

HALF-TIME : CHICKERELL 4 FRYS 0

FULL-TIME : CHICKERELL 8 FRYS 0

On the Thursday, the U8 Juniors went to play with the rest of the U8 Colts, and Ben Harper came down for the day to enjoy Warmwell and then play the game. Again Weymouth were as big and strong as last year, but we gave them a much better game.

HALF-TIME : WEYMOUTH 2 FRYS 0

FULL-TIME : WEYMOUTH 4 FRYS 0

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

Aaron Loughlin –Aaron really enjoyed playing in the arcades where he could spend Steve & Mandy’s money! He also enjoyed doing all of the sports on offer.

Aaron Sutton – This Aaron thought that the swimming was the best, although he enjoyed spending Tony & Sam’s money in the arcades as well. Aaron enjoyed playing with all of his old friends again.

Ben Clapp – As with most of the players, Ben had fun in the ‘pool, splashing around with his friends and going down the chute. In the arcade, he especially enjoyed playing on the air hockey game.

Ben Harper – Ben said that he really enjoyed playing on the machines in the arcades, although he didn’t specify between the shoot ‘em ups & the slot machines! Ben also enjoyed playing down on the football courts.

Ben Watt – Ben thought that the ski slopes were brilliant and he enjoyed going down them. He also enjoyed jumping and splashing around in the swimming pool.

Callum Morris – Callum thought that the ball pit was excellent, you could jump, slide swing, climb and fall to your hearts content. He also enjoyed the swimming pool with its great wave machine.

Charlie Glavin – Charlie went in for a bit of rollerblading, which obviously involved some falling over but he didn’t mind that. Charlie also thought it was great that he could play with his old friends again, especially Joe.

Charlie Goodwin – Charlie is another one who thought that the new improved ski slope was fantastic, and he enjoyed going on that. He also enjoyed playing on the money machines!!!

Corey Mockridge – Corey enjoyed both types of the pool. Firstly he had fun splashing around, but afterwards, he would play on the pool tables, which he thought was great.

Corey Reid – Corey is another player who really enjoyed the pool, although he didn’t specify which sort, so I’ll assume it was both! Like Ben Clapp, Corey had fun with the air hockey game.

Courtney Johnson – Courtney really enjoyed the ski slopes, even if it meant the odd tumble. He also thought that the arcade machines were cool and Tina & Robbie were divulged of many a penny.

Dan Churches – Just like Courtney, Dan enjoyed the slopes, the exhilaration of the hill, the air rushing past your cheek, the fence at the bottom fast approaching! When not off piste, Dan like playing with the arcade games.

George Paul – George was another who enjoyed the simple pleasure of the arcades. What he also enjoyed however was the opportunity to play with so many friends.

Haydn Suffern – Haydn was a fan of both pools! He enjoyed the tables, knocking down red after red, then would like nothing better than to get the cossy on and dive into the other pool.

Jack Burgoyne – Jack was just like Haydn with his likes and indeed could often be found in the arcades with him around the tables. After that, the lure of the swimming pool would prove too much and in he would go.

Jack Dancey – Jack is an accomplished skier (better than his Dad from what we saw) and enjoyed gong from the top, although the time he hit the fence probably doesn’t rate too highly in his memory. Another type of blade to take his fancy were rollerblades and he enjoyed whizzing around on those.

Jack Yeoman – Jack was another who enjoyed racking them up on the green baize (and finding the free table helped) He also enjoyed going on a speed boat (although he didn’t make it clear whether it was on water or in the arcade)

Jake Garnett – Jake enjoyed the arcade games as well as getting onto the ski slopes, but he also enjoyed seeing a lot of his old friends again.

James Baker – James is a fan of the simple pleasures in life, and one of them is Hide & Seek. On a site the size of Warmwell, it is something both fun and not too wide-ranging. He also brought his scooter with him, which he loved to whizz around on.

James Moore – Like a lot of players, James enjoyed swimming and splashing about, but he also had a trip into Weymouth, which he really enjoyed.

Jamie Godwin – Jamie likes playing football whenever he gets the chance so he was onto the football courts whenever he could. He also found he could play tennis both there and outside his lodge which he enjoyed.

Joe Carreyett – Joe was another who liked to slide so it was onto the slopes for him. After that, the swimming pool, with its great slider was the place to be, along with many of his friends.

Joel Rowbottom – Joel went off in another direction to most and found the joys of horse riding, I assume down at Osmington, but he didn’t specify. Another thing that Joel enjoyed was the chance to play with so many friends.

Jordan Finch – Like most of the players, Jordan was attracted by the bright lights and the big hill! In the arcade spending Pete and Carol’s money as well as sliding down the white stuff!

Jordan Harris – This Jordan found the lure of the water too much and had great fun splashing around in the water with his friends. After he dried, Jordan enjoyed a spot of driving in the arcades.

Josef Hill – Josef enjoyed the whole of the Club great from the music and the food, to the arcades and the ball pit. He also liked getting into his swim trunks and diving into the pool.

Josh Batt – Josh was another addicted to the green baize as he enjoyed the odd game of pool. On top of this however, Josh just found the whole experience great fun and he had a really nice time.

Lee Heath – Just like Jake, Lee found the ski slopes to be excellent fun and then into the arcades to spend money. He also liked the opportunity to play with all of his football friends.

Luke Andrews & Luke Glover – The two Lukes were identical with their responses. They both like the Club as a whole, with the arcades, the music and the chance to run around with no one shouting at you. As well as that, they both found the lure of the swimming pool too much with its slider.

Mark Gratton – Mark was quite often to be found in the arcades, and more often than not, on the shoot ‘em ups. Another aspect to the arcades was the chance to win tickets, and with them, prizes.

Matt Long – Matt was a big fan of the ski slopes and flying down it was most exhilarating. After that, Matt was often found playing footy on the courts.

Oscar Hutchings – Oscar is another with the simple pleasures. A chance to go swimming and splashing was followed most times by a trip to the arcades where he could spend Martin and Sue’s money.

Perry May – Perry, like Lee before him was a great fan of the ski slopes and he enjoyed the chance to show off his skills. After that, he was to be found spending Dee and Waynes money in the arcades.

Sam Burgess & Sam Kipling – Sam and Sam were generally inseparable, whether it be flying down the ski slopes, splashing around in the swimming pool or hitting the balls around the pool table, they loved it all.

Sam Pike – Spike is another with a great affinity for the water when on tour and loved the chance to splash around with his mates. He also joined Dan up on the ski slopes for the chance of some real speed.

Tom Johnson – Tom’s pleasures were to be found in the arcades, be it shoot ‘em ups, driving or whatever. Added to this was the chance to win tickets for prizes and Tom was in his element.

Afterthoughts………………………………………………………………

Again I really enjoyed this tour, but it was a shame about the mix-up. We gave the organiser the information, he just got it wrong. Both teams were welcoming however and gave us all hard games.

For me, this is more about having a holiday with friends and the odd game thrown in than an actual tour (10 games in two days). It is a chance for all of the families to bond on a social level and I think that this was more than achieved going by the drinking and laughter up the club.

That said, judging by the boy’s reactions, they all loved it regardless of the games or the results.

Tour 1 & 2 – U8 Colts - Appearances and Goals

P = Played in the game

M = Man of the Match

G = Goals scored

P M G

Aaron Sutton 4 2 7

Charlie Glavin 4 2

Corey Mockridge 1

Daniel Churches 4 1

George Lewis 1

Haydn Suffern 1

Jack Burgoyne 1

Jack Pegram 2

Jack Yeoman 4 1

James Baker 4 1

James Moore 1

Jamie Godwin 2

Joe Carreyett 4 1 4

Jordan Harris 4 1

Josef Hill 4

Josh Batt 2 1

Luke Andrews 2 1

Luke Glover 4 1

Mark Gratton 4 1

Max Stevens 2

Matt Long 2 2

Oscar Hutchings 4

Sam Burgess 4 1

Sam Kipling 4 1

Sam Pike 4 1

Tom Johnson 4 1 2

Tour Fixtures and Results

April 5 A Chickerell U8’s L 4-8

A Chickerell U9’s L 0-8

April 7 A U8’s Green’s v Yellow’s D 1-1

A Weymouth Youth U8’s L 0-1

A Weymouth Youth U9’s L 0-4

See you all next year!