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February 2003

News Summary

26 Feb 2003 - Get Well Soon - Carshalton FC wish Jack Malin of the under 12s a speedy recovery from his broken arm that he suffered during Sunday's win over top of the table Hanworth Villa.  He needed an operation to reset the break and he has just got out of hospital.  What a way to celebrate your birthday!  I thought is was 18 when you were allowed to get plastered.  Get well soon Jack.

23 Feb 2003 - Best Wishes - Carshalton FC send their best wishes to the West Wickham 5th XI left back who we believe suffered a fit at the end of their game at the weekend.  We hope he will be back on his feet and playing football again soon.
23 Feb 2003 - Weekend Review - Although the top sides didn't fare well this week, the lower sides certainly made up for it.  On the down side, the 1s, 3s, 4s and 5s all lost - although the 1s were unlucky to come away with nothing, as were the 4s who lost to top of the table HSBC in an entertaining match on the 1st team pitch at Beddington.

There were 2 notable performances which should not go unmentioned.  Firstly the 6s took top spot in the league with a 2-1 win at previous leaders Polytechnic.  It looks to be a straight fight between these clubs and Norsemen for the title.  Secondly the 8s defeated leaders Old Actonians 9s 1-0, despite fielding President Thoroughgood at the heart of the defence.  In the other game, the 7s overcame Old Stationers 7s 6-0 to continue their wretched season.  

The Vets game had to be called off because too many teachers were on half term skiing breaks!!!

The youth teams had great success with the U12s closing the gap on their opponents at the top of the table to just 5 points with a game in hand.  The U14s went to with a 5-0 thumping of Aldershot Town and the U15s 

15 Feb 2003 - Weekend Review - the 4s put in a good showing to reach the SAL Minor Cup final with a 3-2 win over Old Latymerians, who had won all 7 of their SAL fixtures with plenty to spare.  An own goal was followed by strikes for Golden Boot leader Michael Pickett and Alex Corner.  Skipper Danny Glennister was in buoyant mood after the game, especially given how many regulars were unavailable.  They will meet Winchmore Hill in the final after they won 4-1 at Alexandra Park.  Date and venue is yet to be announced.

Elsewhere, a severely depleted 1stXI lost at Old Lyonians, while the 2s struggled to get a point at bottom of the table Salesians, but remain top of the division.  The 3s seem to have turned a corner with their second successive away win, this time at Lloyds TSB Bank, to put themselves right back in the promotion mixer.  The 5s earned another point and look safe, even though it is a very tight division.

The 6s spanked another side - this week it was bottom of the table Parmiterians who were put to the sword by a scoreline of 6-2.  The 7s game at EBOG was called off, but the 8s enjoyed a nice win over Polytechnic

On Sunday,the U14s went second in the league by beating Staines Town Juniors 5-2.

9 Feb 2003 - Weekend Review - the 1s gave a much more pleasurable performance against lowly opposition in Old Stationers.  Though the result (2-2 draw) was not all that could have been hoped for, the attitude and commitment was much improved.  The liberal sprinkling of younger players certainly helped.

The 3s put themselves back in the promotion shake-up by winning 2-1 at BB Eagles.  The 4s prepared for next week's SAL Cup Semi Final by securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Old Esthameians.  They face an Old Latymerians side who look very powerful on paper, having won all 7 of their Division 3 games this season at a canter.  The game is at Beddington Park with a 2pm kick off.

The 5s visit to Crouch End Vampires resulted in 3 very welcomed points and a clean sheet to boot!  The 6s smashed Old Actonians 8-3 at home as they continue to battle it out with Norsemen (who beat Kew 6-2) for the Division 1 title.  The 7s and 8s both lost in their league games at Old Finchleians and HSBC respectively, though Pete Wetheridge did score a hattrick for the 7s (and still lost).  The Vets had another easy win, this time a 5-0 drubbing of Old Tiffinians (Gavin Dykes getting 4!)

On Sunday, the U12s made short work of Banstead Rangers, currently top of the Epsom and Ewell League, by putting 8 past them.  There is no news yet of the 2 Surrey Cup quarter finals that were played by our U14s and U15s.

9 Feb 2003 - AFA Surrey Senior Cup Final - will be played at Beddington Park on Saturday 22nd March with a 3pm kick off.  We have hosted previous cup finals and it has been very successful.  The Committee asks that all members extend a warm welcome to players, officials and supporters of the competing clubs.  Bank Of England's opponents in the semi final are not clear at this stage, but the winners will play either Nottsborough or HSBC (semis to be played 8 March). 
6 Feb 2003 - Club Secretary - please note that, following the resignation of Tracey Polley in December, John Thoroughgood has taken on the role of Club Secretary in addition to his role as Club President.  Tracey continues in her role as Social secretary. 
6 Feb 2003 - French Trip Update - please note that the coach and ferry crossings have been booked and paid for the trip to Montreuil Bellay.  We leave on the 22:45 Dover to Calais boat on Thu. 22 May, returning on the 20:30 crossing on Mon. 26 May.

Your skippers have been asked to take names of those interesting in this fabulous weekend.  Remember, you pay virtually nothing once you're there.  They are fantastic hosts.

2 Feb 2003 - Weekend Review - another dismal weekend weatherwise with so many games called off (in fact the 1st XI games at Beddington Park and West Wickham were the only SAL games played).  The 1s will wish that their game with Winchmore Hill had also fallen victim to the weather.  The visitors ran out comfortable 4-1 winners in a very entertaining game, especially in the first half.

The only other competitive Carshalton game to beat the weather was more successful.  The 4s reached the SAL Cup semi final after overcoming Old Parmiterians at Walthamstow.  Despite throwing away a 4-0 half time lead, Carshalton came back to lead 5-4, but a last minute goal pegged them back again.  There were no further goals in extra time so the game went to penalties.  Skipper Danny Glennister saved 2 spot kicks and it was left to the trusty right boot of Richard Verlander to score the winning penalty to send the 4s through to a semi final date on 15th February at home to Old Latymerians.  Alexandra Park host Winchmore Hill in the other semi.

On Sunday the only game played was the U12s league match with Cheam Merton Vultures.  The tie was switched from a waterlogged Beddington Park, but the boys rallied to win 3-0.