Saturday night... The
Green make the short trip to Tenterden this afternoon for the Weald of
Kent Charity Final where the opposition are Staplehurst. No team
details are available for either side but let's hope the game is
entertaining and we come out on top. Kick off is at 3.15pm. Supporters
wanting a lift should be at The Albert pub at the top of the town by
1.30pm. Tomorrow the firsts are at Sheerness East while the seconds entertain Kennington Reserves There are no Under 15 fixtures over the Easter period After an unconvincing
opening twenty minutes, during which the Street should have scored on
at least three occasions, the Green gradually assumed control of this
Ashford Charity tie played on a quagmire of a pitch. Although striker
Tommy Lockett rapped a post, the Green were rarely a threat during the
opening exchanges while at the other end dangerous ex-Green forward Tom
Wilmshurst failed to take advantage of gilt-edged chances. With little
to enthuse over for the visitors and the Street sensing a major upset,
the match suddenly turned on a moment of extravagant brilliance by the
in-form Gary Mickelborough, whose thunderbolt from outside the box left
both sides stunned. It was indeed the performances of Mickelborough and
keeper Joseph McQuillan, who pulled off two terrific saves in the mud,
that illustrated why the Green camp remains positive over the
rebuilding that has been forced upon them. The slender
lead at half time was perhaps more than the Green deserved but when
Mickelborough broke through again to slot home early in the second
period the contest was effectively over. Plenty of endeavour from both
sides, with Valler and Poyner putting in useful displays at the back
for the Green and Pettit and Ketley steady for the home side, made for
an entertaining game despite the conditions and, after two further
superb saves by McQuillan, there was time for one more moment of
sublime skill. Picking the ball up wide on the left,
substitute Terry Perk cut in and unleashed an unstoppable shot into the
top corner. The three-goal margin was harsh on the Street but the
Green, with Ealham and Mackett as ever committed to the cause, issued a
lesson on taking chances whilst showing great resilience in keeping a
blank sheet. The win sets up a mouthwatering home tie with locals Albion in the semi finals. Next
Sunday Dave Andrews hopes to have Marcus Hodges, absent today through
family illness, leading the line against Kennington in the Bodkin Cup
semi final at the Swan Ground. Green:
Joseph McQuillan; Chris Petts, Sean Skillett, Danny Valler, Tom Poyner,
Gary Mickelborough, Glen Mackett, Lee Ealham, Lee Milton, Tommy
Lockett, Kevin Barrett. Subs: Matt Wedge, Ryan Holloway, Terry Perk Today’s
home reserve game with Albion was called off after an 8am pitch
inspection. Meanwhile Market won 2-1 against Brewmaster while Cavaliers
game with Bethersden fell foul to the overnight rain. Reminder: Weald of Kent Charity Final at Tenterden on Good Friday (2.45) An
opening long-range shot by captain Jim Pickard, who has hit a rich vein
of scoring, set the Green on their way to maximum points at the Swan
Ground on Saturday and kept the four-horse race for the title well and
truly bubbling. Pickard, making his 14th league appearance
of the campaign, is thankfully steering clear of the injury blight that
has hampered his career at the club in recent seasons. Oakwood
in all honestly were unconvincing and the game was effectively finished
as a contest when the ever-lively Gary Mickelborough notched a typical
hat trick; demonstrating once again that he represents the difference
between winning leagues and being also-rans. With Micky Davies yet
again nominating himself as man of the match, and the experienced Steve
Wilson comfortably controlling the back line, the result was never in
doubt and further scores from Stuart Prior and substitute Tom Poyner
rounded off the scoring. A sporting affair very well officiated by Mr G
Hoare. Green:
D Noden; G Gibbs, S Wilson, A Bond, M Davies, J Pickard, S Gibbs, C
Southen, H Hrehorow, G Mickelborough, S Prior. Subs: K Barrett, T
Poyner, R Brand Next week the seconds are hosts to local rivals Kennington in another vital league match (2.45pm). Ciaran McQuillan talks exclusively to The Green Lane We
played at home for the first time in a month against a very useful
Norton team and were duly put to the sword from the first minute. It
certainly appears to go against you when things aren't going your way
because a blatant penalty was waved away when Stuart Daniel was put
clean through which might have resulted in a different outcome on the
game if awarded. However, the referee obviously didn't fancy sending
off the guilty Norton defender (as should have been the case as per
rules) so ignored all claims for a penalty and booked a Green player
for having the audacity for questioning the decision. Even the Norton
defender concerned apologised for the challenge. Norton scored after a
minute and with the Green rarely making any inroads into the visitors
half, you felt it was only a matter of time before the league leaders
scored again. The much over-used main pitch was to be our undoing on
the second Norton goal when Joseph McQuillan received a back pass from
Ryan Smith only for the ball to hit a divot, strike the hapless keeper
on the left knee and deflect into the path of a grateful opponent. We
then lost Buster Beaney through a recurring injury and with that all
hopes of a comeback diminished. More worryingly, Buster may not be
available for the Weald of Kent Cup Final on Good Friday. The second
half produced some excellent football from both sides but with Norton
having pace and guile to burn it was always going to be an uphill
battle. Craig Southen was struggling with a back injury and Stuart
Daniel was also carrying a knock but both played on despite been
restricted. Norton were 4 up when James Barham produced a stunning
strike from 30 yards to bring some cheer to the beleaguered Green camp.
Norton then equalled that feat with a move that was both stunning and
lethal in its execution. Craig Smith then had a goal disallowed for
offside after Tommy Lockett had struck the bar from the edge of the
box. Norton then made it six to complete the sequence. James Barham was
sent off for his second bookable offence, although his first for a
two-footed lunge was enough to warrant a straight red. Tommy Lockett
was lucky to stay on the pitch when he was involved in an unsavoury
incident which was a shame because his attitude has been second to none
of late. All the players have to be commended for their attitude when,
quite frankly their backs are against a wall. Wye 2 Bromley Green 7 In
the most testing season the Green’s Sunday seniors have endured for
many a year, there is still hope of silverware after this comprehensive
victory over the brave villagers. With the line-up changing drastically
every week, it is difficult for the side to gain any continuity but
there was enough experience in the side to set up a semi-final with
Kennington. Glenn Mackett, with two spot kicks, Gary Mickelborough 2,
Tommy Lockett, Danny Valler and Marcus Hodges were the marksmen; while
there was an encouraging run-out for substitute Jamie Dobbin. Talking
to The Green Line, assistant
manager Mark Day said there are still real problems with the stability
of the defence. “In my day we had to do what the manager said, players
just don’t seem to listen these days and apply basics; but credit to
the lads that are there every week. It is going to be hard but we have
not given up on the league yet”. Next Sunday the boys travel to meet
Hamstreet in the Ashford Charity Trophy and will be hoping for the
return of Leon Reed, Craig Southen, John Lockett and Kevin Barrett.
Green: J McQuillan; D Valler, C Petts, S Skillett, L Gilbert, T Poyner,
G Mickelborough, G Mackett, L Ealham, M Hodges, T Lockett. Sub: J
Dobbin Jimmy Pickard netted the Saturday Reserves consolation goal in
the 2-1 defeat at Bly Spartan Reserves. This Saturday the side face
Oakwood Reserves at the Swan Ground with a 2.45pm kick off whilst the
firsts have no fixture at the time of writing. Under 15s comfortable win at The Stadium Steve Mailey reports to The Green Lane Dynamo United 0 2 Bromley Green For
reasons unknown to me, we travelled to Folkestone with just 11 players.
Those present put in a great team display as we looked to avenge the
heavy defeat handed to us the last time we met. Murrell took centre
stage at the heart of defence again, dealing with every single ball!
That stability is passed through the side, as Neil put in a top central
showing against some bigger lads. Seeing certain players grow in
confidence is very pleasing, with Blowers and Cahalane again
threatening from wide. We went in front through Neil, who reacted first
from a corner. The lead was extended thanks to another delivery from
Blowers. Other chances came and our effort possibly deserved a bigger
margin. At the other end, we restricted Dynamo to just a few chances -
but keeper Martyn Dalby dealt with them well, including a superb
save which actually looked impossible! Dalby's display earned him Man
of the Match. I can't ask for more than what the boys are giving
(except a sub or two!), so well done to all. Dalby / Bugden / Hurst /
Murrell / Barton / Cahalane / Neil / Wojtowicz / Blowers / Churchley /
Pierzchala Goals: Neil / Blowers No Subs This week the boys are at home to Highfield United (16 March 2008) Not
a good day for the Green with the firsts losing 6-1 at home to
champions-elect Norton Sports and the seconds going down 2-1 at close
rivals Bly Spartans Reserves. Congratulations to Marcus Hodges who hit
a hat trick for Faversham in their 6-1 win at Sevenoaks. David Cook
also found the net but Hythe slipped up 2-1 at home to Beckenham. For
tomorrow's Bodkin Cup tie at Wye, Dave Andrews has Lee Gilham, Craig
Southen, Leon Reed and Kevin Barrett all missing. The seconds have no
game while the Under 15s are meeting 12.45 at the ground for the trip
to Cheriton. Wednesday night update... Gilham Shock: Key defender is back in plaster Saturday night update A defiant Peter Intrieri talks to The Green Lane Dave report as follows: On
a very sunny blustery day the much-changed Green firsts battled out a
4-2 defeat at the hands of Rusthall. Early signs showed that this game
was not going to be easy as Rusthall dominated from the off and only an
array of errors allowed the home side to take the lead with a well
taken goal. Not to be deterred the green came very close through Stu
Daniel, who broke clear just putting the ball wide. The green then lost
their centre half, Lee Gilham on his return back from a lengthy
injury. Left back Ryan Holloway was then drafted into the middle and
was an inspiration to others as the green broke clear for Tommy Lockett
to equalise. A thunderous 25 yarder gave Joe McQuillan no chance 2-1
Rusthall. With the wind playing its part Craig Southen looked up and
swung in a cross that landed in the top right hand corner. 2-2. With
minutes remaining in the first half a blatant offside goal was scored
by Rusthall 3-2. With an encouraging half time talk, the lads were
ready for the challenge and went out very upbeat and confident of
getting something from the game. This never happened and 15 minutes
from time it was 4-2 to Rusthall after another basic error. Pick of Rusthall were the two front men with new signing Ross Cable dominating the game. With
the possibility of only 9 players on Friday evening and the debuts of
numerous youngsters were a plus. There are not many teams that leave
here with many points. Many thanks to Rusthall FC for their hospitality and friendly welcome. The club now needs to stick together on all fronts to help the first team avoid the drop as they are now in a relegation battle. Preview from Sunday Reserves Manager In
what can only be described as a must win game, the Sunday Reserves look
forward to the visit to the swan centre of Egerton. Manager Phil Wedge
is boosted by the return of Ryan Holloway, Matty Wedge & James
Major; but Ash Webster will still be missing with Tom Poyner being
drafted back into first team action these are testing times for both
Sunday teams. All support welcome, come and cheer your boys to win,
kick off 10-30. Phil. This weekend's league fixtures Saturday first away to Rusthall Sunday first away to Aldington Sunday Reserves home to Egerton Under 15s home to Deal The managers have their say... Phil Wedge writes exclusively for The Green Lane Manager Phil Wedge had nothing but praise for 9 men Green as they lost 1-0 to Shadoxhurst in the Sheber Cup. Shadoxhurst
fielding a team of glory hunters were put under pressure from the kick
off, with Chris Burden going close on several occasions. Greens pressure paid dividends when we were awarded a penalty, only for the usually
dependable Ricky Milton to put wide. With scores level at 0-0 at the
interval Green went into the second half with confidence, but with 60
minutes one single lapse in concentration proved to be our undoing. With extra time possible Wedge went for broke and pushed extra men forward but alas it wasn’t to be. Final result Bromley Green 0 Glory hunters 1. Man of the match Sean Dadd. Regards Phil. Ciaran McQuillan writes exclusively for The Green Lane It
was never going to be easy at Norton on Saturday & so it proved to
be as the hosts eventually ran out convincing 8-2 winners. For the
first 40 minutes we held our own & actually took the lead via a
fine strike from the superb Mark Bond, but you always had this horrible
feeling that Norton had the pace & firepower to react to this
setback. Losing Ashley Webster early on to a terrible lunge from the
Norton skipper didn't help but it was basic schoolboy errors that led
to the equaliser. Time & again we gave the ball away too cheaply
& we were punished at the back post after a ball was cut across the
six-yard box. Tommy Lockett, who was on for the injured Webster then
picked up an injury which meant he had to lumber through the game
because Mark Mason was taken off following a collision in the
oppositions penalty area. It was during Mason's period of treatment
that Norton took the lead, once again, pace being our undoing. Prior and Poyner secure the points but Gibbs unhappy with standards A
goal apiece from Stuart Prior and Tom Poyner against mediocre Larkfield
& New Hythe Reserves kept the Green well on target to recapture the
Eastern Reserves Division title but manager Gary Gibbs told the The Green Lane that this was far from a good performance. Mickelborough again the key with timely double Gary
Mickelborough is hitting his best form just at the right time as the
Green have stormed back into hot contention for the Sunday League title
after looking somewhat disheveled until just a few weeks ago. The
current Player of the Season notched the two goals that not only sunk
local rivals Kennington but also now see the Green right in the mix as
the race for the finishing line begins in earnest. Dave Andrews told The Green Lane
he is determined to keep the championship at the club despite the
docking of three points by the league. "Every week is a cup final for
us now, the spirit in the camp is terrific. Win every game and we win
the league...we've done it before, so why not? In reality I think it
is going to go to the wire this year. But don't back against us!" Only
injuries to key players seems likely to prevent the Green from hitting
their usual end of season high notes but with some very useful reserves
waiting to grab their chance, the management team of Andrews, Jamie
Allan and Mark Day are quietly confident. This week the boys have
another tough test at Aldington. Green answer their critics as Hodges hits four A
bitterly cold day at Bearsted saw the Green's 1st XI as unlucky losers.
A slow start by the Green who really never got out of first gear in the
first half were bemused by the lack of consistency by the man in black
who booked our players for petty offences yet seem to miss three
horrendous tackles by the Bearsted number seven. Losing Glenn Mackett
after only 20 minutes did not deter the spirit of the Green, but it was
a basic error that let Bearsted in with only minutes left in the first
half. After
only 10 minutes of the restart Bearsted go in front 2 - 0 through
very impressive use of the wings for a simple tap in. Then out of
nowhere the green show true character and completely dominate the game
with some slick football and an array of sitters missed. It was left to
the consistent Buster Beaney to notch a powerful Ronaldo like strike of
25 yards to set alarm bells ringing in the home camp. The man in black
then strikes again to reduce the Green to 10 players, sending off
Charlie Clarke, however not to be deterred chances by the Green should
have salvaged a point, until the last 2 minutes when a penalty was
awarded leaving the result 3 - 1. The
Green were missing Steve Harris and Stu Daniels while a player saying
he would turn up just did not. We stay positive in our quest for
survival and do not worry about what is going on elsewhere. Craig
Smith, Barry Beaney, Shaun Skillet, Dan Cheeseman, Charlie Clarke, Lee
Milton, Ashley Webster, Leon Reed, Craig Southen, Glenn Mackett, Joe
Mifsud. Subs All Used: Tommy Lockett, Joe Mcquillan, Lee Gilham Great to see Club Stalwart Lee Gilham playing in a Green shirt again 13 Teams Games Games Games Games Goals Goals Goal Points 15 10 1 4 36 21 +15 31 13 9 2 2 44 18 +26 29 12 8 3 1 39 18 +21 27 14 8 3 3 42Sunday night snippets...
A weekend
of mixed fortunes ended with the Under 15s winning 3-2 at home to
Ashford Colts thanks to scores from George Wall (2) and Dan Churchley.
In a match played in driving snow, the lads were 3-0 ahead and coasting
but the visitors put up a brave show and forced a close finale (Steve
Mailey's report is on the Youth link). Earlier the firsts were like
the weather, the ref and the pitch - poor! Bethersden seemed sharper
and full of running off the ball as we let a 4-2 lead slip and finished
5-4 losers. Congratulations to the villagers on a well-earned win but
for the Green this simply is not good enough. Craig Southen 2, Glenn
Mackett and Marcus Hodges netted for the Green who can now, as they
say, 'concentrate on the cups'. First up are old rivals Kennington who
visit us next Sunday in the semi final of the Bodkin Cup (10.30am). Up
at The Ridge, Phil Wedge's charges are still eyeing up a promotion spot
after a 5-1 defeat of The Albion. A solid all-round team performance
with Richard Floyd and Jason Thomas impressing. Netting for the Green,
who have no fixture next Sunday, were Ashley Webster 2, Matt Wedge 2,
and Ricky Milton from the penalty spot.
SATURDAY NIGHT UPDATE...
Edgy Green take early lead but second half collapse is costly
Bromley Green 1 Crockenhill 3
A
coolly taken goal by Craig Southen in the first half lured the Green
into thinking next to bottom Crocks were there for the taking but it
was to all go wrong after the turn round. Two fine stops by Joseph
McQuillan kept the home team in front but one always felt the next goal
was going to be decisive. And so it was with the visitors not only
levelling but going on to enjoy large periods of possession that
culminated with two more goals to seal an unexpected win. Despite the
setback, there were positives with the impromptu centre back pairing of
Terry Perk and Ryan Smith doing enough to suggest that with regular
games together a sound understanding could be formed. As always
Mackett, Southen and Reed played with plenty of passion but with a pile
of injuries and no help from above it proved to be yet another day to
forget. Compounding the misery, Milton Athletic bagged three points
with a 2-0 success against Coney Hall. Next week the side travels to
meet Fleet Leisure.
Steve Wilson reports on the Reserves 2-0 win at Bearsted
Hi Dave
We won 2-0 today; goalscorers were anthony davies and luke stanley;
we started brightly and continued the same way throughout the game,
with Bearsted's keeper playing a blinder. The whole team played really well
and we should have won 4 or 5 nil but 2 was enough and 3 pts this time
of the season was crucial. Considering Bearsted played 3 or 4 first teamers
the performance was superb. Let's hope we play like that on Tuesday night
c u soon cheersSteve
Midweek update
It’s crunch time for Green teams
The
next month is packed with crucial fixtures as the Green’s senior sides
battle for priceless points for differing reasons. At the Swan Ground
on Saturday, the firsts need to rise above all their injury and
suspension miseries against second from bottom Crockenhill and bag the
three points that will virtually ensure safety. Hopefully there will be
a good turn-out to give the lads a boost as we approach the finale of a
trying campaign; and who knows, perhaps we will enjoy that little bit
of luck that has eluded us all season. Kick off is at 2.45pm. Also
searching a maximum are the seconds who have a difficult match at
Bearsted as they aim to push towards the title. Tuesday night (6.30pm)
could well be a defining time as our old friends from New Romney visit
for another virtual six-pointer and, with the Uni boys having two
vacant weeks, there is a real opportunity to close the gap at the top.
In
the Premier Division, Dave Andrews knows his Sunday firsts will need to
be at their best to thwart visiting Bethersden with the villagers
buoyed by a crushing of title favourites Ashford Cavaliers in last
week’s Premier Cup final at Reachfields. Meanwhile, the Sunday Reserves
have an away local derby with The Albion. Both games kick off at
10.30am.
The Under 15s hope to return to action with a home
tussle against Ashford Colts (2.00pm) as they endeavour to consolidate
their more than respectable placing in the East Kent Youth League
table. Bastard
computer crashed again after spending ages compiling a round-up that
included up to date tables... losing the will to live! Can't redo it
all again...
Basically,
Uni Res beat Borden Res 1-0 to go 13 points clear but we have 5 games
in hand and have dropped less points than any of our main rivals in the
Eastern Reserves Division
Further news as and when it arrives or the computer decides to oblige
Saturday 10am update
Reserves game at New Romney is OFF
Today's
crucial Kent County League Reserves Division East fixture between New
Romney Reserves and Bromley Green Reserves has been called off with the
Blues pitch deemed too wet. Perhaps we are in for yet another classic
evening 'decider' to mirror so many meetings in the past between the
two clubs both at first and second team level.
(29 March 2008) Saturday morning 9am update
Bromley Green-v-Fleet Leisure is OFF
Pitch waterlogged
Other news as and when it arrives...
Friday night news...
From Steve Mailey
Under 15 game this Sunday is off
No further details, but the boys home clash with table-topping Thanet Colts has been called OFF
Sunday night snippets…
The
Green’s home Bodkin semi final with Kennington was called off due to a
waterlogged pitch but the reserves made the short trip to The Ridge to
meet Churchills in what could prove to be a crucial league fixture.
Phil Wedge reports to The Green Lane
MATCH ABANDONED IN CONTROVERSY
In
a game in which phil wedge’s boys went looking to avenge their semi
final elimination, the green took the game by the horns from the start
and were all over the opposition, with gary mickelborough looking
livley up front and james major and lee gilbert looking solid at the
back .We were in complete control till a mistake by ricky milto allowed
churchills to sneak ahead via a deflected shot. The greens response was
to up the tempo of the game which payed dividends 15minutes later with
the ever threatening mickelborough slotting home, bouyed by this the
lads moved up another gear and went close on several more occasions.
But with only 5 minutes of the 1st half left the green were awarded a
penalty after one of the churchills players wanted to swap shirts early
with robbie bowyer. What resulted from that can only be described as A
DISGRACE TO FOOTBALL. The home team manager confronting the referee as
well as several of the home team players, the referee at the request of
the home team manager abandoned the game. Team s,dadd ,r,milton
,j.major. t,poyner, l,gilbert, d,hagger , r,bowyer, j,dobbin, j,thomas,
m,wedge, g,m,boro ,subs not used l, milton, r,floyd ,j,barling,
j,coleman.
PHIL.
Green so near but season of woe continues
Staplehurst 3 Bromley Green 2
After
trailing 1-0 at the interval and looking anything but organised during
the first period, the Green proceeded to dominate for long spells with
the wind in their favour and seemed set to lift the cup when taking a
2-1 lead with just nine minutes remaining. However, these
are not normal times for the club and somehow the villagers capitalised
on their ball over top tactics to snatch a dramatic victory. With a
host of players unavailable through ineligibility and injury, it was a
strange line-up that took the field, but nevertheless each player did
their best on a poor pitch. Stuart Daniel notched both the Green goals
but I think we have all accepted the gods are against us at the moment. It doesn’t seem a particularly ‘funny old game’; but that’s football and it will change.
I
would like to thank all those who braved the bitterly cold elements to
support the club on Good Friday. The final had a miserable ending but
how pleasing to see so many present and past Bromley Green supporters
there. Let’s hope next year we can return and put things right!
Dave Homewood (Patron)
Peter Intrieri reflects on another trying weekend
What
was believed to be a crucial weekend for the Green, Both Ciaran and
Peter felt very confident of a positive outcome of the 2 games. A very poor display on Friday in The Weald Of Kent was just not acceptable against a very ordinary basic opposition.
Both
Managers were surprised to see many faces that had not been around the
last few weeks through injury. This led us to believe that we had a
strong squad which gave us many selection headaches as all players said
they were fit. Hindsight is a very powerful thing to have in your
locker, as quite clearly the squad was not fully fit so selection would
have been different.
Not
to be deterred the Green after a poor display found themselves leading
2-1 with only 7 minutes left but very basic errors let the lively
P.West run rings round our defence with the Green going down 3-2.
A day to forget as Staplehurst And Monarchs sit at the bottom of Div 1 East.
The
following day the Green travelled to Sheerness in horrendously cold
windy conditions, which again left no place for football. To be let
down by half of the final team from the previous day totally bemused
Ciaran and I. 19 players at 9.00am to be left with just 10 at midday
beggars belief but this is what has happened since November.
Playing
against the wind in the first half and conceding early made it an
uphill battle from the off, but the green should have gone in at least
3-1 up with Loyal club Captain Glenn Mackett doing his utmost for
a victory . Nevertheless only down 1-0 the lads came in positive that
the second half would reap us some reward. How untrue as once again as basic errors and fatigue left us with nothing and losing 3-0.
Without the reserve game being called off it would have been interesting as both Managers would of had to play.
Team:
Craig Smith, Dan Cheeseman, Ryan Smith, Anthony Davies, Terry Perk,
Shaun Gibbs, Glenn Mackett, Lee Milton, Kevin Barret, Gary
Mickelbrough, Ashley Webster. Subs all used Joe Mcquillan Gary Gibbs
Our thanks to Gary Gibbs Senior for his support for this game and future games.
P Intrieri (Co-Manager)
Meanwhile
Cookie and Kingers are doing well at Hythe who recorded a win at
Croydon to keep in the Kent League title race while Marcus Hodges, who
opened the scoring against Tunbridge Wells in a 3-1 victory, is making
a huge impact at Faversham.
Next
Saturday the Green welcome Fleet Leisure to the Swan Ground while the
seconds have a top of the table clash with old friends New Romney
Reserves down the Avenue.
Saturday 1pm update
ALL HOME GAMES OFF THIS WEEKEND
Saturday 6am update
Overnight rain causes fixtures doubt
The
overnight rain means the home games with Kennington this Saturday and
Sunday are doubtful. An inspection is being made this morning by Dave
Andrews and if and when The Green Lane has any information,
we will publish details. Supporters planning to watch at the Swan
Ground or travel to Sheerness East to watch the first team are advised
to check with the respective team manager before setting out. The
Reserves game at The Ridge scheduled for Sunday must also be rated very
doubtful. Again contact Phil Wedge the manager or if we have any news
we will publish it.
Weald Final reflection to follow...
Good Friday update...
Good luck Green
(16 March 2008) Sunday night update...
Dave Homewood reports from a muddy Pound Lees after a great weekend for the Green
Green safely through to Charity last four
McQuillan and Mickelborough steal the show
Hamstreet 0 Bromley Green 3
STAPLEHURST-v- BROMLEY GREEN
Dave Homewood reports from the Swan GroundPickard continues his scoring spree
Bromley Green Reserves 6 Oakwood Reserves 0
Bodkin Cup hopes still alive
Saturday evening (8.3.08) updateLong-serving
central defender Lee Gilham is back in plaster, effectively meaning he
has little chance of registering any meaningful contribution throughout
the whole of the 2007-08 season. This is terrible news for the player
and the Green as a club and Vice President Ciaran McQuillan summed up
the mood at the moment when he lamented "Just when you thought things
couldn't get any worse!" Patron Dave Homewood said "We all feel for
Lee who is much loved at this club; quite what he has done to deserve
this lousy deal is beyond me. Lee is one of those like the Miltons and
the Macketts of this world, that when the going gets tough he wants to
be in there wearing his Green shirt with pride. We have missed him
sorely both Saturdays and Sundays and I know he will be angry at
missing out on trying to help his mates rescue something from a
frustrating season. All we can do is wish him a full recovery however
long it finally takes".
Senior games this coming weekend:
Home Norton Sports
Away Bly Spartan Reserves
Away Wye (Bodkin)
Sun Res no game
Weekend Review: Two wins, two defeats
Saturday
Norton Sports 8 Bromley Green 2
Bromley Green Reserves 2 Larkfield & New Hythe Reserves 0
Sunday
Kennington 1 Bromley Green 2
Bromley Green Reserves 0 Shadoxhurst 1
Leaders: Market 11-23, Green 9-18, Cavaliers 8-17, Ken 11-16, Brew 9-13
A
third goal on the stroke of half time was cruel & visibly knocked
the stuffing out of a lot of the players & it curtains as far as
the game was concerned.
With Joseph McQuillan on for Mark Mason the
second half was a gutsy display but with Glenn Mackett, Buster Beaney
& Lockett carrying injuries it was a bit like lambs to the
slaughter as the Faversham side pounced on their wounded prey. Lee
Milton scored from the edge of the box to make it 5-2, but 3 late
strikes sealed our fate.
Another no show meant we only had 2 subs
& some players quite frankly don't even have the courtesy to answer
messages but will probably expect to be picked for the Cup final.
Next week we have another tough trip away to Rusthall.
Peter
& I would like to thank the four senior players who have remained
with the squad through these difficult times & all those who have
had to come in & try & bail us out of the shit.
Team:
Craig Smith, Dan Cheeseman, Mark Bond, Buster Beaney, Sean Skillett,
Lee Milton, Leon Reed, Craig Southen, Mark Mason, Glenn Mackett, Ashley
Webster. Subs: Tommy Lockett, Joseph McQuillanBromley Green 7 Market 0
Title
holders Green made a mockery of those who have written them off for
this season's crown by strolling to this win on Sunday that opens the
race wide open again with a cluster of sides all in with a shout. A
great squad effort with Marcus Hodges claiming a personal tally of four
and the others coming from Lee Milton and substitute pair Kevin Barrett
and Tom Poyner. Next Sunday the boys are at Kennington and there will
be fitness tests for Glenn Mackett, Lee Gilham and John Lockett.
U15s go down 4-0 at Betteshanger...details to follow
Saturday night update
Bearsted 3 Bromley Green 1
Peter Intrieri talks exclusively to The Green Lane...
Bromley Green Reserves 5 Otford United Reserves 0
(Scorers Prior 3, Poyner, Pickard)
Stephen Wilson talks exclusively to The Green Lane
After last weeks disappointment against Lenham
we really had to pick ourselves up to keep
ourselves in the title shout, and the boys responded superbly with a 5 nil drubbing against an aggressive Otford side.
Stuart
prior grabbing a superb hatrick also Jim Pickard being pushed into
midfield getting on the scoresheet and Kevin Barrett also scoring.
The
whole team performed well, in particular vice president Lee Lurch
Williams who had an absolute storming game in the midfield.
Considering key players have been taken by the
first team recently the spirit and depth of the squad has been superb. The Eastern Reserves Division table after Saturday's games (16 February 2008)
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