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April 2004

News Summary

27 Apr 2004 - Weekend Review - the 1s had an excellent 2-1 win up at Old Finchleians, which takes the team into a comfortable mid table position.  Just the final game at Old Parmiterians to go.  6 wins, a draw and one defeat in the run in gives us optimism for next season.  Saturday's game will be the last for Old Parms before they leave the SAL this season.  Carshalton FC wishes them well on their new venture.

The 7s completed their season with an impressive 1-1 draw at home to the division winners Polytechnic 8s.  Jay Breen opened the scoring, but Poly fought back to equalise in the second half.

On Sunday, the U13s completed their season with a 4-2 win at Hanworth Villa, while the U16s stayed on course for the WSYL Premier Division title with two 1-0 wins over Ashford Town.
23 Apr 2004 - Rob Stevenson - would like to thank all of the Club members who sponsored me for the London Marathon.  For those of you who have run a marathon, you will know what great inspiration you get from all the support you receive.  You have helped the old man and I raise over £2,700, which is way above my expectations, and is going to the Royal Marsden Hospital.  For the record I completed the 26.2 miles in 3.58.52.  So for someone who has always been decidedly lacking in anything remotely resembling pace (I am sure many of you will not dispute that fact), is not too bad.

Good luck for any remaining games
19 Apr 2004 - Weekend Review - the 1s fell at home to Old Parkonians and can thank keeper Neil Backers for keeping the score so close.  The 2s lost both games at relegated Ibis and the Vets finished their season with a 1-1 draw with Old Grammarians.

Of the senior sides, only the 1s and 7s have fixtures remaining.

The U15s drew with Woking Town in the league and the U16s lost in the WSYL Cup final in another close encounter with Tooting & Mitcham.  Hopefully the lads will be able to pick themselves up and go on to win the league which they currently lead by 3 points.
14 Apr 2004 - Midweek Review - the 1s secured their Division 2 status with a 2-1 win over Old Lyonians.  Goals from Mark Raven and Dave Tilley looked to have made the game safe, but some sloppy marking at the back post allowed Old Lyonians to pull a goal back in the second half.  Carshalton were indebted to a wonder save from an Old Lyonians penalty late in the game by Neil Backers to deny the North Londoners a point.

The 6s were promoted despite a 1-2 reverse at Old Westminster Citizens (goal from Dave Robins), by virtue of the fact they have scored more goals than HSBC 7s.  Congratulations to Dave Jenvey and his men.
14 Apr 2004 - Montreuil Bellay Visit - a very successful weekend was had by all.  Carshalton did the important business in retaining the trophy and many friendships were renewed and made.  The Club would like to thank everyone who helped organise and run the weekend, staffed the bar, ran the kitchen, provided guests with accommodation, etc  Without your level of commitment it would not be possible to maintain this event.
14 Apr 2004 - Weekend Review - the U16s strengthened their position at the top of the WSYL Premier Division with a 2-0 win over Uxbridge Colts on Easter Sunday.  This coming Sunday they travel to the Met Police Ground at Imber Court for their WSYL Cup Final with Tooting & Mitcham.  Kick off is at 10.30am.  We wish them well and urge all Club members to support the boys.
8 Apr 2004 - Midweek Review - the 2s game with Ibis which had been scheduled for last Tuesday has been rescheduled as a double header on 17th April.

The 5s completed their season with a 4-2 win at Alleyn Old Boys to move into 3rd position in Division 4 South.

On Wednesday the U9s came back from 2 goals behind to draw 2-2 with The Wolves.  Owen Roberts levelled the scores with a thunderbolt with 5 minutes left.
5 Apr 2004 - Weekend Review - The 1s had a vitally important 2-1 win over Old Stationers to pull themselves out of the relegation places for the first time in the season. Youngsters Jon
Phillips and Andrew Taylor got the goals. Other results mean that it will be very tight, but the lads have given themselves an excellent chance with 4 league wins in a row. They have 2 crucial 6 pointers in their next matches. On Wed. 14 April they entertain Old Lyonians and follow that with another home game against Old Parkonians on Sat. 17 April.

The 2s bounced back from a midweek defeat at South Bank CUACO with an impressive 3-1 home win against leaders Old Stationers.  Tony Edwards and a brace from Michael Pickett gave them the points.

The 6s lost narrowly in the SAL Cup final when they went down 1-2 to Old Finchleians at the Bank of England ground. Matt Huffer opened the scoring after 5 minutes and they were unlucky not to be 2-0 up at half-time. However, in the second half the wind came into play and Finchleians used it to their advantage. The equalizer came from a corner and the winner came when our back four were caught square and the Finchleians centre forward finished well. There were opportunities to level the game, but Finchleians held on to win. They therefore added the SAL Cup to the AFA Cup they won earlier in the season, and are going for a treble with the league title a possibility. We wish them well in their quest.

The 7s beat Lloyds TSB Bank 8s 3-2, but there is no news as yet of scorers.

On Sunday the U13s and U15s both lost, but the U16s had a comfortable win to keep themselves at the top of the Premier Division.