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September 2002

News Summary

30 Sep 2002 - Weekend Summary - The 1s suffered a number of setbacks including late cry-offs, injuries to Matt Wigham and Dave Leach, and a surprise defeat in the AFA Surrey Senior Cup preliminary round.  Paul Gunter's and Andy Cook's reports explain all.  The 2s came back from 0-2 down at half-time with goals from Jason Winyard to gain a point from the first home game of the season against Alleyn Old Boys.  The 3s were comprehensively beaten at West Wickham, but Matt Huffer's report gives grounds for optimism.  The 4s recovered from their mauling at Finchleians the week before, by beating Egbertians in the AFA Minor Cup, thanks to 2 goals from Matt Osborne.

The Vets had a walkover in their AFA Veterans Cup match with Old Brentwoods, who were unable to raise a side.

Our Juniors are doing us proud.  The U12s beat Aldershot Town 8-5 !!! (and have sent in their report) in the League Cup.  The U15s (who have also written reports for all their games) maintained their 100% record this season with a tough 2-1 win at Junior Bees, Chris Tupper scoring both goals.  Disappointingly, the rails came off for the U14s who suffered a 6-1 reverse at Predators.

25 Sep 2002 - Weekend Preview - the Clubhouse at Beddington Park is shared this weekend with the cricket club, but the 2 main pitches are available for the 2s SAL game against Alleyn Old Boys and the Vets AFA Cup tie with Old Brentwoods.  We take over the ownership of the Clubhouse on Monday 30th September.  
The 1s travel to Old Carthusians in the AFA Senior Cup, where we have a very good record in recent meetings, and they will be hopeful to build on last weekend's success.  Elsewhere, the 3s travel to West Wickham in the SAL and the 4s visit Walthamstow to face Egbertians in the AFA Minor Cup.  
On Sunday the youth teams are on their travels - the U12s travel to Aldershot Town in the League Cup and the U14s are at Predators in the League.  Details of the U15s game to follow.

24 Sep 2002 - Weekend Summary - well, if this is a taste of what the season has to offer, bring your dad, mum, brother, sister, girlfriend and best mates down to Beddington Park.  9 goals, 1-0 up, 3-1 up, 3-4 down, and finally running out 5-4 winners.  Goals from Matt Wigham 2, Dave Tilley, Dave Leach and Keith Cave gave the Cars an ideal start to the season.  Full match report to follow.
Elsewhere, the sides had a mixed start to the season.  Tony Edwards missed a penalty and was then sent off in the 2s' 1-1 draw at Weirside Rangers (formerly Lensbury).  Jason Winyard scored after 30 seconds - too early according to Charlie Sinclair.  A 30 yard screamer from Ryan Polley and another goal by Matt Huffer gave the 3s a point on their return to Division 2.  Old Stationers equalised with a very late twice taken penalty.  The 4s took an awful pasting at Old Finchleians.  They had a goal disallowed and went in 0-1 down at half-time.  After that the floodgates opened.  The 6s enjoyed success at Old Finchleians with a fine 3-1 win, and Matt Osborne's match report is well worth a read.  
The Vets played very well to win 3-1 at Maori, with captain Jim Finn scoring a last minute own goal off his bald patch!
The youth teams enjoyed a very successful Sunday, all winning through to the next rounds of their respective Surrey Cups, and with goals galore.  Well done to all our youth teams who have got off to flying starts this season.

24 Sep 2002 - John Gale - The John Gale Testimonial Day was a huge success.  Enough money was made, not only to help finish a shower unit, but to buy John an electric wheelchair.  Needless to say, John and Carole were delighted.  People came and spent, spent, spent - we all had a wonderful time.  Our thanks to everyone who generously donated their time, money and love.

Anne & Bill (Brian) Backers

22 Sep 2002 - Weekend Summary - well, if this is a taste of what the season has to offer, bring your dad, mum, brother, sister, girlfriend and best mates down to Beddington Park.  9 goals, 1-0 up, 3-1 up, 3-4 down, and finally 5-4 winners.  Goals from Matt Wigham 2, Dave Tilley, Dave Leach and Keith Cave gave the Cars an ideal start to the season.  Elsewhere, the sides did not fare as well.  Tony Edwards missed a penalty and was sent off in the 2s 1-1 draw at Weirside Rangers (formerly Lensbury).  A 30 yard screamer from Ryan Polley and another goal by Matt Huffer gave the 3s a point on their return to Division 2.  The 4s took an awful pasting at Old Finchleians.  We await news of the 6s and the Vets.

15 Sep 2002 - Weekend Summary - the 1s managed a 1-1 draw thanks to a Keith Cave special - described as "sheer quality from the Peter Pan of SAL football" by the man himself.  John Thoroughgood reports a strong showing by the boys and is optimistic about the team's chances for this season.  
The 2s took a scratch side to their friendly with Old Addeyans and came away with a 3-3 draw.  Jason Winyard got a brace and Greg Stoddart also notched.  Manager Charlie Sinclair was disappointed with the result, as they should have scored 6 or 7, but was delighted that his players were fully committed against their very physical opponents, especially with so many players unavailable and others playing out of position.
Congratulations to our U12s who were victorious in their first league game of the season.  They defeated Sheen Lions thanks to a hattrick from Craig Stanley.  Not to be outdone, the U14s and U15s both beat last season's champions in their opening league fixtures - what a start!!

14 Sep 2002 - Paul Gascoigne - contrary to reports on Sky Sports News this week, Carshalton FC are not looking to sign the ex England international.  In an exclusive interview for the web site, 1st XI manager, Paul Gunter, stated that "...we had enough overweight prima donnas in last season's team.  Besides, we can't afford the fee Paul's agent was asking - surely no clubhouse could hold that number of Mars bars."  
It is believed that Paul was invited (begged) to speak to the Club by a long standing (except on Saturdays) member of the 1st team.  When we tracked down Keith Cave in The Blackhorse (you really have to try harder than that, Keith), his only statement was "...just you remember that lob over Jon Pertwee in EURO '96, you sarcastic Scottish git".  
The Web Offices are open for business again for 2002/03.

13 Sep 2002 - Friendlies - the 1st XI lost 1-2 at Old Salesians on 31 August.  Salesians have replaced Carshalton in Division 1 this season.  Carshalton's man of the match was their goalscorer Michael Winyard, a regular in last season's 2nd XI.  The 2s lost 0-1 at Salesians.  
The Vets won 7-1 at Wandsworth Borough on 7 September with a hattrick from Gavin Dykes, a couple from Chris Moggridge and one apiece from Carl "Shaggy" Dolan and Tony van Emst.