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January 2003

News Summary

29 Jan. 2003 - Discipline - to the shame of the Club, Carshalton have the worst disciplinary record in the SAL.  To counter this, the following changes to the Disciplinary Code are to take immediate effect...
  • Club ban is 1 week for a booking, 2 weeks for a sending off, with an additional week if the offence is dissent
  • Club bans will be served on HOME GAMES
  • From 27 Jan. any player committing 2 separate offences (caution or sending off) will be invited before The Committee
  • A Club administration fee of £3 is being introduced.  For delayed payment, this rises to £6.  Therefore, a booking costs the player £10 - £7 AFA fine and £3 Club Admin fee.  Delayed payment of this fine raises the cost to £20 - £14 AFA fine and £6 Club Admin fee.  The fine must be paid on the day to a Committee member or the skipper.  Skippers MUST pay in the fine money before or at the next Selection meeting.

Note that the Club bans are in addition to any AFA / SAL bans.  The message is clear - if you get booked or sent off for dissent, you will miss at least 2 home games in addition to the suspension handed out by the AFA / SAL.  

Think before you open your mouth.  You let down your team mates, your Club and, most of all, yourself.  

29 Jan. 2003 - Visit of Montreuil Bellay FC - to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our association with our friends from Montreuil-Bellay, the Club is organising an ambitious schedule where we will host them over Easter and we will travel to France over the Whitsun weekend.  

The skippers have been asked to promote both tours and we are asking for volunteers to host players, supporters and officials from Montreuil Bellay on Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April to make thems4elves known to John Thoroughgood.

Anyone who has been on to France on tour will know what to expect.  New members and tour virgins are encouraged to talk to those who have been previously - it is a scream and not to be missed.  Places will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.  See John Thoroughgood.

27 Jan 2003 - Weekend Review - delays for updating the web site were caused by only 1 skipper phoning their scores through at the weekend.  Hopefully Monday's Committee Meeting has sorted out this problem and normal service can be resumed.

2 more points dropped at home was the opinion of most observers watching the 1s 0-0 draw with Lloyds TSB Bank.  A similar story for the 2s who drew 1-1 with lowly Old Salesians in a game that was switched to Beddington Park due to the condition of the Salesians' pitch.  The 3s miserable run continued with a 0-3 defeat at Old Esthameians.  Dave Jenvey chipped his ankle, but "did the Carshalton thing" by playing through to the end of the game, driving home, and going out for a curry.  Hope you get back soon Dave.  We all wish you a speedy recovery.

The 4s cup game at Old Parmiterians was a victim of the weather (the 4th time their SAL Cup games have been postponed this season).  The 5s enjoyed an important win over Old Owens that eases their relegation fears for a while.  Performance of the day was the 6s' 5-0 hammering of H.S.B.C. in the SAL Cup semi final.  Carshalton as holders were determined to hold on to their trophy and ran out convincing winners.  Matt Osborne has written a report (perhaps the pressure of skippering the side is proving too much for Matt - just read it).  In the Minor Section the 7s went down to leaders Old Actonians 9s and the 8s had a very rewarding trip to Old Finchleians, winning 4-1 on their travels to close the gap on the 7s.

On Sunday the U12s somehow contrived to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against Camberley Jaguars.  The U15s were without a game.

19 Jan 2003 - Weekend Review - the 1s came back from the shock of conceding 2 goals in the opening 5 minutes to draw with South Bank CUACO 2-2.  The 2s remain top of Division 2 with an unbeaten record after their 3-2 win at South Bank CUACO.  They also came back from 0-2 down but went one better with 2 goals from Stuart Dunne and a winner from Ryan Polley.  The 4s were also successful at Turney Road with a convincing 5-0 win in their 3 times postponed SAL Cup 1st Round match. They travel to Old Parmiterians in the next round this coming weekend.  The 5s were extremely disappointed to come away with nothing after at 1-3 defeat at Old Latymerians.  James Robins' report is well worth a read.

Back at Beddington Park, the 6s moved into second place with a close 2-1 win over Kew Association.  The 7s threw away a 4-0 lead to lose their AFA Junior Novets Cup tie with Civil Service 5-6.  Sounds quite a game!  And the 8s had a similar experience in the SAL Cup.  After clawing their way back from 0-2 down to level at 2-2 then to recover to 3-3 after both full time and extra time, Pete Taylor's charges went out on penalties - the ever dependable Dave Paterson missing the all important penalty.  Apparently it was low tide!

The Vets managed to arrange a friendly at short notice and Bobby Horn's goal earned them a 1-1 draw at Honourable Artillery Company.  Note that this coming weekend's planned game with Temple Bar has been postponed because they have a London Banks Cup tie.

On Sunday the youth teams continued their march to silverware.  The U12s demolished the much fancied Hook Youth 6-2, while the U15s waltzed into the League Cup semi finals with a thumping 8-1 win over Hampton Youth.

15 Jan 2003 - Weekend Review - the only game to survive the extreme weather conditions on Saturday was the Vets game at Economicals.  Gavin Dykes grabbed a couple and further goals from Tony van Emst and Bobby Horn gave Jim Finn's a handsome 4-0 win.

On Sunday the U14s were the only game to play and scored with a couple of minutes left to earn a 5-5 draw at Staines Town.  Real end to end stuff according to Lee Tupper who watched the game.

4 Jan 2003 - Weekend Review - too many fixtures were affected by the weather this week.  All away games fell victim to waterlogged pitches and the home games on the council pitches were also a washout.  Thankfully the club pitches were playable, and in excellent condition.  The 2s took full advantage to beat Weirside Rangers and extend their lead at the top of the division.  The game was marred by a serious injury to Matt Dudley after a "reckless" challenge.  The whole Club wishes you a speedy recovery.

On the other pitch the 3s played out an exciting match, but were unable to convert their pressure and chances and lost 1-2.  "All our games are on a knife edge, and that is the way it should be" said skipper Matt Huffer.