Bermondsey & Rotherhithe P.S.F.A District Team

 

Background

 

2011/12 Squad

 

2011/12 Fixtures/Results

 

2011/12 League Tables

 

2011/12 Reports

 

Background

 

We have organised a District team for the past fifteen seasons. We can only select players for the District team from affiliated schools. The team plays matches against other District teams in and around the London area. Like Bermondsey & Rotherhithe PSFA, most of these Districts have been in existence for many years. Many of them cover larger areas and have more affiliated schools we do. Also, the schools in other areas are often larger than ours! Consequently, other District teams may be stronger than ours - at least on paper, if not on the field!

 

As an Association, we are required to affiliate to the English Schools Football Association (ESFA) and the Inner London County Schools Football Association (ILCSFA). One of the benefits of affiliation to the ESFA is that our District team is covered by insurance. Some of our better players may be invited to play for the ILCSFA representative team at the end of the season.

 

The District Team is under the management of Mr. R. James, Mr S. Storrie and Mr. J. Maycock. Bob James is a teacher with over thirty years experience. For most of those years he has been involved with the organisation of Schools Football at all levels, running his first District Team in 1980/81! Sonnie Storrie is well known through South London youth football has also been involved in schools football for many years previously with the Wandsworth Schools Football Association. Jim Maycock is also a qualified and experienced primary teacher with coaching and refereeing experience and this is his tenth season working at this level. All are committed individuals, with FA CRB checks, who give freely of their time to work with local children.

 

As well as playing a number of friendly fixtures against other District teams, the side competes in the following competitions:

 

ESFA/Tesco Inter Association Cup:

This is a National 7 a-side competition. The first stage is a tournament in November for Inner London District teams organised by the ILCSFA.  The winners of that tournament represent Inner London in the next stage of the competition, which is organised by the ESFA. In 2000, we were champions of Inner London and South East England, and represented those areas in the National Finals at Wembley! Two seasons ago, we were runners up in the Inner London competition.

                                                                

The Kay Trophy:

This is an 11 a-side competition organised by the ILCSFA which is played initially on a league basis. Group winners and runners up play semi finals with the final normally taking place in April or May. This is a strong County competition in which we have been runners up on a couple of occasions and, in the past two seasons; we have managed to reach the semi finals.

 

The Lester Finch Trophy:

This is another 11 a-side invitation competition organised by the Hackney Primary Schools FA. This is also organised on a league basis initially. There is one league for Districts north of the river and another for teams south of the river. The two league winners play a final in April or May. We have been both winners and runners up in this competition in recent seasons.

 

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2011/12 Playing Squad

 

 

Name

School

Position

Harry Payne

Redriff

Goalkeeper

Nicholas Sydorowitz

Alfred Salter

Goalkeeper

Jack Wild

Alfred Salter

Defender

Shayon McQueen-Cocoran

St James

Defender

John O’Reilly

St Josephs Borough

Defender

Turkay Korkmaz

Redriff

Defender

Jack Mosey

Southwark Park

Defender

Ben Wood

Pilgrims Way

Midfield

Timi Folarin

Grange

Midfield

Akli Moussi

Pilgrims Way

Midfield

Dylan Ashton

Alfred Salter.

Midfield

Henry Adeniran

St Josephs Gomm Rd

Midfield

Nathan Obels

Southwark Park

Midfield

Archie Mehmet

Redriff

Forward

Conor Parker

St James

Forward

Kevin Maresi

Rotherhithe

Forward

 

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2011/12 Fixtures & Results

 

DATE

COMPETITION

 

OPPONENTS

SCORE

SCORERS

 

8/10/11

Friendly

H

Camden

0-5

 

15/10/11

Friendly

A

Hackney

1-3

Archie

 

29/10/11

Friendly

A

Bexley

2-0

Archie, Dylan

 

5/11/11

Friendly

H

Bexley

2-2

Akli, Kevin

 

12/11/11

Friendly

H

Islington

3-1

Henry 2, Conor

 

19/11/11

Friendly

A

Brent

2-1

Conor, Archie

 

26/11/11

ESFA 7 a side

N

Inner London Round

 

Group

Camden

1-0

Timi

 

Group

Islington

0-0

 

Group

South London

2-1

Archie, Dylan

 

Semi

Lewisham

0-0*

*Won 6-5 on pens

 

Final

Westminster

1-1*

Dylan                             *Trophy Shared

 

3/12/11

Friendly

H

Barking & Dagenham

3-0

Kevin, Archie, Henry

 

10/12/11

Kay Trophy

A

Hackney

1-1

Archie

 

17/12/11

Kay Trophy

H

South London

3-1

Conor, Archie 2

 

14/01/12

Kay Trophy

A

Camden

1-1

Turkay

 

21/01/12

Friendly

H

Orpington

5-0

Kevin 3, Archie 2

 

28/01/12

Friendly

H

St Albans

0-0

 

25/2/12

Friendly

A

Bexley

1-3

Dylan

 

3/3/12

Finch Trophy

H

Bexley

6-0

Kevin 2, Henry, Dylan, Akli 2

 

17/3/12

Kay Trophy Semi

A

Lewisham

1-0

Kevin                                (aet)

 

24/3/12

Finch Trophy

A

Orpington

3-0

Kevin 2, Akli

 

31/3/12

Finch Trophy

H

South London

1-3

Henry

 

19/5/12

Kay Trophy Final

N

Camden

2-3

Timi, Kevin

 

 

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Current Tables

 

Kay Trophy 2011/12

League A

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Lewisham (Q)

3

3

0

0

12

1

9

Islington (Q)

3

2

0

1

5

4

6

Tower Hamlets

3

1

0

2

10

5

3

Westminster

3

0

0

3

0

17

0

 

League B

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Camden (Q)

3

2

1

0

7

4

7

Bermondsey (Q)

3

1

2

0

5

3

5

Hackney

3

1

1

1

7

5

4

South London

3

0

0

3

2

9

0

 

Lester Finch Trophy 2011/12

Lester Finch Group NORTH A

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Thurrock (Q)

4

3

1

0

16

3

10

Hackney

4

2

1

1

6

4

7

Camden

3

1

0

2

6

5

3

Tower Hamlets

3

1

0

2

3

12

3

Harrow

2

0

0

2

3

10

0

Lester Finch Group NORTH B

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Barking & Dagenham (Q)

2

2

0

0

8

3

6

Islington

3

2

0

1

8

5

6

Brent

3

1

0

2

6

5

3

Westminster

2

0

0

2

1

10

0

 

 

Lester Finch Group SOUTH

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

South London (Q)

3

2

1

0

13

4

7

Bermondsey

3

2

0

1

10

3

6

Croydon

3

1

2

0

9

7

5

Orpington

3

1

0

2

4

7

3

Bexley

4

0

1

3

2

17

1

 

 

 

 

 

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2011/12 Match Reports

 

Match reports will usually appear on site by Saturday evening following each game.

 

Saturday 19th May

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 2 Camden Primary Schools 3

 

A thrilling final of the Inner London County Schools FA Kay Trophy saw Bermondsey and Rotherhithe miss out on lifting the trophy by the odd goal in five after a late siege of the Camden goal almost saw them complete a storming comeback that had looked improbable earlier in the game.

Whether it was final day nerves or misfortune, Bermondsey began the game off the pace, with a series of late arrivals and missing equipment hampering their preparations and Camden took full advantage, racing into a three goal lead inside seven minutes as their dangerous centre forward showed why he is on Arsenal’s books with a superbly taken hat trick. His first came after sprinting clear down the right and firing low into the far corner, minutes later he added a second when racing into the box to lob home a bouncing ball and he looked to have left Bermondsey dead and buried when he headed home a fine cross from the right from close range to round off a well worked move.

Three goals down with under time minutes played Bermondsey faced a long route back into the game but slowly set about their task as Dylan worked hard in midfield along with Timi and Henry to try and get some service to Kevin up front. Finally Bermondsey found some attacking threat and series of corners were flighted well into the Camden area but without anyone finding a crucial touch goalwards. Hope arrived shortly before half time as Timi found space on the edge of the box and rifled an unstoppable half volley into the roof of the net.  

A different team emerged for the second spell with belief that an early goal cold change the game and Bermondsey quickly set up camp in the Camden half. Timi and Henry posed problems for Camden with surging runs down the right flank and Kevin drifted left to cause an equal threat on the other side and ten minutes in the pressure paid off when a corner was half cleared and good recycling of the ball by Jack M fed Kevin on the edge of the box who pushed the ball into space with his first touch before thundering the ball into the far corner with his second for a stunning goal.    

Camden seemed caught in a dilemma between pushing on for a fourth goal or settling for a one goal advantage and appeared to settle on the later. With Nathan expertly snuffing out the threat of Camden’s forward Bermondsey relentlessly probed around the Camden area. Timi’s pace off the mark and quick feet saw him jink down the right and send over three terrific centres but no one could quite find the final touch. Dylan powered forward at every opportunity and saw two goal bound shots charged down and Henry’s cross flashed across the goal as Camden defended with dogged zest.

Bermondsey threw players forward in the closing minutes searching for an equaliser and a share of the trophy but Camden held firm to the onslaught. The final whistle saw both sets of supporters instinctively break into applause for what had been a terrific contest played in perfect spirit by both sides.

 

Saturday 31st March

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 1 South London Schools 3

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team slipped to a rare defeat to weaken their chances of reaching the final of the Lester Finch Trophy when going down 3-1 to South London at Dulwich Park, which leaves them needing a victory over Croydon in their final game to stand any chance of qualifying for a third final this season.

Form the off Bermondsey lacked the fluency of recent weeks, with a rock hard and bumpy pitch not aiding passing football and making life difficult for both teams midfield players.  It was South London who made the first clear cut chance with a shot from the edge of the box cannoning off the crossbar then goal line and away. However the pace of Kevin and Henry caused the visitors some early problems too, with Henry seeing a shot just drift wide of the upright after he had sprinted clear. South London showed they had improved considerably since the sides last met prior to Christmas and looked keen to compete for every loose ball with their powerfully built side seeing plenty of possession without unduly troubling the Bermondsey defence since the early strike against the bar.

Midway through the half Bermondsey took the lead following good work down the left from Kevin who seeing his initial shot blocked recycled the ball into the path of Henry who tucked the ball away.  However the lead was to last less than a minute as with the next attack South London forwards pounced on some hesitancy in the home defence and despite Harry saving well at his near post the ball was pulled back for one of the South London players pouring into the box to lift it home over the covering defence.

The bouncing ball was causing both teams real problems and having deceived the South London defence Henry again sprinted clear only to see his shot once again pass just outside the post before at the other end a high ball bounced over the Bermondsey back line and in the resulting tussle the visitors were awarded a free kick on the edge of the area which was powerfully driven into the back of the net through a mass of bodies.

With the slope now in their favour Bermondsey had hopes of turning the game around in the second spell and the early signs were promising as Henry again raced clear but taking his shot early hit the keeper and Kevin curled a fine effort just over the crossbar. However in the unfamiliar role of chasing the game Bermondsey always looked vulnerable to being caught on the counter attack and with South London refusing to sit back a third goal came after the ball pin-balled around the area hitting the bar twice and being cleared off the line by John before upon striking the bar a third time it was deemed to have crossed the line and the goal was awarded.

There was no way back for the hosts despite pushing forward and threatening with their pace they could not conjur a goal to close the deficit and the final whistle signalled just their second defeat since October. The side now have a two week rest over the Easter holidays to regroup before their vital final group game with Croydon and the even more important final of the Inner London County Schools FA Kay Trophy.  

 

Saturday 24th March

Orpington Primary Schools FA 0 Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 3

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team improved their chances of advancing in the Lester Finch Trophy with a 3-0 victory over Orpington in the welcomed Spring sunshine to remain in top spot in their qualifying group.

Bermondsey took a while to get used to the small pitch and despite having much of the early possession could not quite find the final ball to create any clear cut chances. However as the half wore on, Timi and Dylan’s constant probing started to create openings, with the keeper making a fine save from Henry’s shot low at the right hand post. The opening goal finally arrived midway through the half as Timi burst down the right and tucked the ball neatly back into John’s path whose centre was nodded on by Dylan to find Kevin arriving in the six yard box to bullet a header into the top corner. Within minutes Bermondsey had doubled the lead as Jack Ms header out of defence was brought down by Kevin and twisting and turning to find space twenty five yards out he spotted a shooting chance with the keeper slightly off his line and fired home impressively.

Despite the two goal cushion the game was far but won as Orpington battled back well – forcing Jack M to head off his own goal line following a powerful free kick just before the break as the hosts rallied.

The second spell saw Orpington continue to force the pace looking for a way back into the game as a series of positional switches affected Bermondsey’s fluency. Harry saved well at the back post following a well delivered centre and the resulting corner saw a header clip the top of the crossbar before Bermondsey finally put the game beyond the hosts with a third, A swift counter attack saw the ball switch between Kevin and Dylan before finding Akli on the edge of the area and he fired powerfully into the roof of the net. With the comfort of a three goal lead Bermondsey saw the game out with little alarm – Shayon’s left footed effort following a quick counter almost saw a fourth goal and Kevin’s shot at the end of a mazy run flew wide of the post to deny him a hat trick.

Orpington did have the ball in the net late on but an offside flag was already raised ensuring a third clean sheet in a row for Bermondsey and a continuation of their impressive form which they will take into next week’s penultimate group game against neighbours South London as they bid to reach their third final of the a season.

 

Saturday 17th March

Lewisham Primary Schools FA 0 Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 1

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team will appear in the Inner London County Schools Football Association’s Kay Trophy Final for the first time in over ten years after a dramatic extra time victory over Lewisham in the semi final at Elm Lane following an inspired performance by the side.

Lewisham had started the game the stronger with their powerfully built forwards seeing plenty of possession but tenacious tackling from John and Turkay stopped them advancing down either flank and the centre back pairing of Jack M and Nathan looked comfortable in dealing with balls pushed into the area, with Ben mopping up loose balls just in front of them expertly in a holding role, being prepared to cover whenever needed in the back line.  However Bermondsey were required to soak up considerable pressure during the first half but Harry’s safe handling in goal on a welcome return from injury meant the side turned around still very much in the game.

The second spell saw Bermondsey grow into the game with confidence spreading through the side. Dylan and Timi started to show their range of skills in midfield and their non stop running and tackling saw Bermondsey start to take the upper hand and allow Akli and Henry on either flank to see more of the ball bringing the pace of Kevin up front into the game.

Midway through the half Bermondsey thought they had grabbed the lead as Timi exchanged passes with Kevin and released Henry through the middle who calmly finished but despite no flag being raised play was brought back for an offside decision.

At the other end Lewisham’s best chance came as their strong left winger cut inside the area and from an acute angle sent his shot flying across the front of goal but thankfully for the visitors no one met it to turn the ball home. The game was opening up now but it was Bermondsey looking the more likely to settle proceedings with the speed of their forward line starting to worry the hosts and Dylan and Timi joined by Jack M in midfield working magnificently to be first to every ball. Jack and Turkay continues to defend either flank impressively both joining in the attack whenever possible and Jack W joined the fray putting in some strong tackles in the middle of the defence. Moving into the final minute Bermondsey pushed forward and as Kevin spread play superbly Timi traced clear down the right and expertly centering low and hard his cross found Bermondsey players queuing up at the back post to score but somehow Dylan’s effort was miraculously turned away by the final defender to send the tie into extra time.

There was no letting up from Bermondsey who continued to press for a winner and three minutes into the first half of extra time they finally took the lead as Dylan and Timi’s industry allowed them to release Kevin and he out run the home defence, advanced into the area and calm as you like slipped the ball under the keeper in a quality display of finishing putting just enough on the ball to see it beat the frantic efforts of the retreating defender and roll into the back of the net.

Having got in front Bermondsey were not going to surrender their advantage. Jack M got himself on the end of everything Lewisham threw forward and Nicholas who had replaced Harry showed impeccable handling to calm the nerves. Somehow Timi and Dylan found renewed energy to keep pushing the side forward with Timi himself almost wrapping things up having burst down the left but just over ran the chance. Two minutes of injury time did nothing to help the tiring side who had almost ran themselves to stand still before the final whistle came to confirm their trip to the final where they we meet either Islington or Camden.

Whatever the outcome of the final it will be a fitting end to the season for the side who have played with such spirit all season and a more than justified reward for a magnificent performance by every player today.

 

 

Saturday 3rd March

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 6 Bexley Primary Schools FA B 0

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team produced a blistering display of attacking football to surge to the top of the Lester Finch Trophy group table with a magnificent 6-0 win over Bexley B at Dulwich Park.

Bermondsey made light work of playing up the slope in the first half and were quickly on the attack with Kevin and Henry both seeing early chances pass narrowly past the post and Dylan only finding the keeper when arriving to meet Henry’s fine cross as the pace of the home sides front runners proved a handful for the visitors defence. The opening goal finally arrive ten minutes in when a surge of pace from Kevin saw him sprint away down the left to gather Nathan’s through ball and two touches later he had advanced into the penalty area to firmly fire the ball low and hard across the keeper into the far corner. Bermondsey continued to dominate with Dylan’s industry and Timi’s touch in midfield seeing them play some highly attractive football but they had to wait until the stroke of half time to extend the lead but it was goal well worth waiting for. Dylan surged out of defence with the ball and found Kevin on halfway with an excellent pass, Kevin’s neat footwork saw him skip away down the left and checking back inside his cross field pass was into the path of Henry who brought it down superbly with his first touch before planting it low into the corner with his second for as good a goal as will be seen at this level of schoolboy football combining passing, teamwork, individual skill and great vision.

The goal put Bermondsey in control of the game going into the second spell and they showed little let up with Jack M stepping out of defence with good effect to continually push the side forward and Nathan picking up every loose ball and winning every header in midfield. Dylan started the second half scoring sweeping home Kevin’s knock down following good work on the left from Akli. Akli them helped himself to two goals in quick succession as he beat his marker down the left and lofted his shot over the goalkeeper, repeating the same trick minutes later. Kevin rounded off the scoring as he again showed his turn of pace to sprint clear and calmly convert as Bermondsey became an irresistible force going forward. Kevin was only denied a hat trick by a linesman’s flags which also twice brought Henry back as he went clear on the right before the game was brought to a close.

The win takes the side to the top of the group, but with only the top side qualifying in this competition they will need to carry on the form into their remaining three games to progress to the final with Croydon, Orpington and South London all also looking to take top spot.

 

 

Saturday 25th February

Bexley Primary Schools FA 3 Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 1

 

Already deprived of their leading goalscorer, and goalkeeper due to long term injuries, the Bermondsey squad was further depleted by the late withdrawal of one of their centre backs, so it was a somewhat re-shaped and different looking team that took the field, including debutant goalkeeper Nicholas. As expected, Bexley's A squad  provided the visitors with a stern test, putting them under pressure right from the kick off. Bermondsey were a little off the pace in the opening minutes and paid the price when they failed to clear a third consecutive corner, being guilty of 'ball-watching' as a Bexley midfielder ran on to the loose ball, and with no-one closing down the space in front of him, he was able to place his shot in the top corner. The visitors didn't learn from this mistake as the home side doubled their lead shortly before half time in similar circumstances, but in between the two goals the visitors showed glimpses of the form that has seen them go ten matches without defeat before today's reverse. With Conor resolute in front of the back four, Ben working hard, and Nathan and Jack M making strong challenges in the heart of the defence, the visitors began to settle. In midfield, Dylan's ability to win the ball and Timi's to carry it, saw Bermondsey get a fairer share of possession and they created the best chances of the first half. Kevin - who was a constant threat to the home defence with his pace and mobility - Henry, and Timi all went close after running on to well placed through balls that split the home defence, but none could hit the target.
Bermondsey started the second half with more confidence and began to use the ball more effectively, and use the width of the large pitch. The midfield continued to work hard and Dylan's industry was rewarded when he capitalised on a bit of hesitancy in the home defence to slip the ball home. The visitors were back in the game and went in search of an equaliser. Several good moves and forward runs were thwarted by the resolute home defence, and it took a fine save from the Bexley keeper to deny Henry following his dazzling run down the right flank. However, Bexley restored their two goal lead when again, their shooting from distance proved to be the difference between the two sides in terms of finishing with another well struck shot finding the top corner.

So the unbeaten run has come to an end, but today's weakened squad can take heart from their performance, and can look forward to next week's match against Bexley's B side in their opening Lester Finch Trophy match at Dulwich Park.

 

Saturday 21st January

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 0 St Albans Primary Schools FA 0

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team battled well to gain a creditable goal less draw with a strong St Albans side in a friendly fixture played at Dulwich Park.

The visitors had generously volunteered to make the long journey across London to give both sides a fixture and were rewarded for their effort with a competitive and entertaining game despite the lack of goals. Bermondsey looked to play more on the counter attack and despite a strong start with Henry almost sent free, this allowed the visitors to press forward using the advantage of the slope keeping Harry busy between the sticks, where he made several good saves as the fast St Albans wide players got in round the back of the Bermondsey back four to get shots away. However Kevin looked a constant threat in the lone striker role and a neat turn saw him scurry away down the right flank from where his cross just evaded the red and white shirted bodies streaming into the box.

The half ended though on a very unfortunate note, as with Bermondsey starting to exert some pressure of their own, Archie bravely challenged for a loose ball in the area and in the resulting blameless collision was seriously injured causing a length delay whilst he was taken care of by managers and parents. Naturally we all wish Archie a speedy return to action.

The second spell saw Bermondsey compete with more effect in midfield, with Timi and Dylan contributing well, and the game became a more even affair. Harry saved well again although an offside decision had already been given and Kevin continued to trouble St Albans with his pace. As both sides midfields cancelled each other out it was clear that the game would be settled by a very small margin. St Albans came close when a free kick from twenty yards sailed just over the bar and in the dying moments the visiting keeper made a magnificent save to deny Henry after Turkay’s cross had found him on the far right of the area with the goal in sight.

The final whistle arrived though before either side could find the elusive goal and Bermondsey left knowing their lengthy unbeaten run had come under a stern test but still survived.

 

   

Saturday 21st January

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 5 Orpington Primary Schools FA 0

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe extended their unbeaten run to nine games with a comfortable victory over Orpington Schools B team in this friendly match at Dulwich Park, but it was one of those times when the game was far more important than the result!
The hosts took to the field with just 10 players as a combination of illness, injury, and a secondary school entrance exam took their toll on the squad. With the players completing their warm up, the Orpington management showed great consideration and sportsmanship - something that is sometimes hard to find outside the realms of schools football, but which is not uncommon within it - and offered to play the game, as it was a friendly, with a player less themselves to make the sides even. The resulting match was a testament to that gesture of goodwill, producing a thoroughly entertaining match of high quality, despite the efforts of the wind to spoil it!
The visitors started well, but a somewhat reorganised Bermondsey team with the two Jacks steady in the centre of defence, and Archie impressing with his work rate and skilful distribution from a deeper than usual midfield position, started to settle. It was Archie's incisive pass that sent Kevin clear of the Orpington defence to slip the ball past the advancing keeper to give the home side the lead, and it was Archie himself who firstly doubled the lead by arriving at the near post to flick on Akli's well-delivered corner, and then to add another when he picked up a loose ball on the edge of the visitor's penalty area and drove it home.
Archie's first half industry had been matched by central midfield partner Nathan who picked up just about every loose ball and recycled it effectively. The home side found space down the left flank with Akli being well supported by Turkay's accurate passing and with a less than fully fit Henry showing great courage and determination to play through his discomfort, getting forward to support Kevin's fluent and pacy movement up front, Bermondsey were a constant threat to the Orpington defence.
However, at this level, a game is very rarely won by half time, and a determined Orpington team came out strongly at the start of the second half and began to move the ball around with quick, smart passing. Harry had to be at his best on three occasions when Orpington got clear of the Bermondsey back line, firstly coming out of his area to clear the ball safely, and then twice diving at the feet of oncoming Orpington forwards to secure the ball and thwart any clear goal scoring attempts. Midway through the second half Kevin increased the lead to give the hosts a four goal cushion, but he was not finished yet. With seconds left, Henry broke clear only to see his shot parried by the keeper. The rebound fell to John whose goal bound shot was blocked on the line to deny him his debut goal, but Kevin was the first to react and tap the ball over the line to complete his hat trick, and cap a fine all-round performance.
Orpington can feel a little hard done by in terms of the scoreline, but they can take great pride and satisfaction from the way in which their players conducted themselves both on and off the pitch, and the contribution that they made to an entertaining match, which was played in an excellent spirit throughout! The Orpington manager and coach are to be congratulated and thanked for their sportsmanship and positive, friendly attitude, enabling parents and supporters to witness not only an entertaining and exciting match, but all that is good about schools representative football!

 

Saturday 14th January

Camden Primary Schools FA 1 Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 1

 

In their first game of the New Year the Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team secured themselves a semi final appearance in the Inner London County Schools Football Association’s Kay Trophy by gaining a draw at group leaders Camden.

Bermondsey went into the game needing at least a draw to confirm qualification but knew defeat could see them edged out on goal difference, so a nervy game was in prospect. However those nerves were calmed by an encouraging start which saw the side so no ill effects from an extended lay off over the Christmas break. Kevin’s pace and Archie’s strength caused the hosts problems from the start and the opening ten minutes was played predominantly in the Camden half with Timi in midfield constantly driving the side forward with some powerful runs with the ball and sensible passing. Despite the pressure and forcing several corners Bermondsey had to wait till midway through the half before the goal finally came when Camden half cleared yet more pressure and from twenty five yards Turkay lofted his shot over the keeper and into the net. The goal was no less than Bermondsey  deserved and Kevin’s shot on the turn, another long range effort this time from Shayon and Timi’s fine run into the box on the left all may on another day had led to further goals as Bermondsey turned on the style.

The second spell however was a quite different affair with Bermondsey not finding the fluency to their attacking play that they had in the first half and Camden looking more determined to get to the ball first. The hosts lively forward found space on the left and posed a constant threat with his pace and ball control but each time he advanced into the danger area safe hands from Harry thwarted his effort at goal. However ten minutes in the equaliser arrived when Bermondsey only half cleared and the ball was recycled high into the box where a high bounce on the still frost firm pitch left Harry with little hope of clawing it out from under the bar and despite his best efforts the ball had clearly crossed the line as it bounced out off the goal stanchion.

The goal had changed the momentum of the game and Camden pushed on looking for a winner creating several good shooting chances and forcing a series of corners but Bermondsey stood firm and in a late rally may well have put themselves back in front with Kevin just failing to find a finish when his pace again sent him clear and the Camden defence hastily clearing when he slipped Archie through following another lightning run as his chipped the last defender to send himself clear and from the resulting corner Conor saw his effort blocked by a goal line defender.

The final whistle saw success for both sides with the draw sealing their respective semi final spots with Bermondsey travelling to meet either Tower Hamlets or Lewisham.

 

Saturday 17th December

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 3 South London Primary Schools 1

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team strengthened their chances of qualification for the semi finals of the Inner London Kay Trophy with an impressive 3-1 victory over neighbours South London Primary Schools FA at Dulwich Park.

A bitterly cold morning was brightened by some fast flowing attacking football by both sides and the opening exchanges were very even with the pace of each sides respective set of strikers promising goals. Both sides had already made decent chances before Bermondsey took the lead when Henry’s cross form the right struck a defenders arm and Conor confidently dispatched the resulting penalty kick. Bermondsey a good chance to extend the lead when Kevin’s electric turn of pace sent him clear and sportingly stayed on his feet when clipped as he entered the area saw his shot pass inches wide of the post as the referee played a good advantage for what appeared a straight forward penalty decision had he gone down and a difficult decision about the fate of the last defender. A second burst through from Kevin drew a terrific save from the South London keeper before at the other end the pace the visitors left winger levelled the game as a quick counter attack sent him clear and he raced into the penalty area before slipping the ball inside the far post.

Shortly before the break though Bermondsey were back in front as Henry found space on the right and his drilled cross found Archie arriving at the far post to tuck the ball home and restore the lead.

 The second spell saw Bermondsey playing with the slope in their favour and again the pace of Henry and Kevin looked a continual threat for the visitors. Indeed it was Kevin who provided the opportunity for the first goal having forced a corner he then delivered an inch perfect ball for Archie to emphatically head home at the near post. Timi and Nathan worked well in central midfield to stop South London gaining the upper hand as they looked to salvage a point to keep their own qualification hopes alive and they received a chance to get back into the game when awarded a penalty of their own after their forward was upended in the left of the penalty area. However Harry saved the spot kick with his legs and the defence had learnt precious lessons of games earlier this season by following up well to clear the rebound. With John and Turkay both in impressive form at right and left back Bermondsey never looked in danger of relinquishing the two goals lead and aided by both Jacks and Shayon in the centre of defence and confident handling from Harry the game was seen out with minimum alarm and with Akli and Ben both introduced from the bench supplying good balls forward Bermondsey could have grabbed a fourth during some late pressure of their own but settled for three goals and the three points they gave that leaves the side a point away from certain qualification as they take on group leaders Camden in the New Year.

The win caps a magnificent first half to the season for the side who have improved week on week and can go into the Christmas break proud of the efforts so far and looking forward to some big games in the second half of the season.

      

 

Saturday 10th December

Hackney Primary Schools FA 1 Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 1

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team demonstrated the significant progress they have made so far this season with a closely fought draw in their opening Kay Trophy group game. Having lost to today’s opponents Hackney earlier in the season, the Bermondsey side showed the development in their game by more than matching their hosts in an entertaining and fast flowing game that both sides will feel they might have edged.

Hackney made the stronger start on a cold morning with the Bermondsey defence hampered by the sun shining straight down the pitch, but with the back four all showing good commitment to win the ball they were able to keep Hackney at range  and as Dylan became a growing influence in midfield the visitors settled and started to produce some attacks of their own, forcing a goal line clearance after Archie’s free kick was saved and Kevin’s follow up hit the post before rolling along the goal line from where a defender cleared. With Bermondsey looking to use the speed of Kevin and Henry the momentum of the game switched to the visitors and with Timi keeping the midfield pushing forward effectively the Hackney defence were now the busier before the resistance was finally broken when good work from Timi, Henry and Kevin saw the ball fall to Archie who was able to hook home powerfully on the volley.

Bermondsey looked set to take the lead into the interval but were pegged back by what proved to be the last kick of the half with the goal very much of Bermondsey’s own making as some hesitancy in playing the ball out from the back allowed a Hackney forward to steal possession and nip behind the back line to stab home causing the Bermondsey side to rue the extra time rightly added to the half to allow for several Bermondsey players tying and retying laces that had not been properly secured prior to kick off - proving in games as close as this that small margins decide outcomes and issues such as correct preparation become key.

However the side quickly lifted themselves from the disappointment of conceding so late and emerged for the second spell with renewed zest and energy with Dylan’s non-stop tackling and ferrying of the ball in midfield giving them a platform to attack. Henry on the right wing became a growing threat for the Hackney defence, getting around the back and sending over good crosses on several occasions but the finish would not quite come. Kevin fired in a cross come shot from the right which passed narrowly over and both Timi and Archie jinked their way through tackles on the edge of the box only to see their shots blocked as Bermondsey looked to find a winner.

Just as Bermondsey had turned the tide in the first half Hackney managed to do so in the second and it took an impressive performance from John at right back to quell the  threat of Hackney’s left winger and a terrific full stretch save to tip a long range effort over the bar from Harry to keep the scores level.

The game had been played at great pace and there was no let up right through to the final whistle as both sides attacked and counter attacked looking for a winning goal but the final whistle saw the points shared keeping alive both sides hopes of qualifying from what looks a tight group, with Bermondsey due to meet South London next week, where a win would see them go into their final game against Camden in the New Year with the chance to top the group.

 

 

Saturday 3rd December

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 3 Barking & Dagenham PSFA 0

 

A stunning second half performance saw Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team gain a thoroughly deserved victory over Barking and Dagenham Primary Schools FA at Dulwich Park cracking in three excellent goals in a terrific display of attacking football.

With the visitors traditionally a very strong Association a tough game was expected with the Essex side able to boast a list of former players that includes World cup winning managers and England captains past and present in Sir Alf Ramsay, Sir Trevor Brooking, Bobby Moore and John Terry. Without doubt the football on display was the highest quality seen this season with Barking & Dagenham coping well with Bermondsey’s opening attacks before settling into some good attacking lay of their own with their left winger a constant threat with his quick feet and good delivery and as the half wore on the visitors looked in the ascendency teeing up several shooting opportunities from the edge of the box which though struck cleanly and powerfully rose over the bar. At the other end Kevin and Henry’s pace was giving a glimpse of things to come with Kevin almost getting round the keeper having shown the central defenders a clean pair of heels and Henry cutting in from the right just forced to wide to shoot and seeing his cross cleared.

Despite having the advantage of the slope few would have expected the homes ides second half goal rush but early in the half Kevin ran onto a long clearance nudged it forward and from fully thirty yards took his shot early to surprise all with the bounce deceiving the keeper and settling in the back of the net. The goal gave the hosts energy and Kevin and Henry looked threatening with every touch almost adding a second immediately as they linked up on the right to power forward and brought a good block from the keeper as Henry squared for Kevin.

With Dylan continuing his excellent from last week’s tournament Bermondsey had a strong hold in midfield and his constant industry kept Bermondsey on the front foot winning a corner that following Akli’s delivery saw several shots blocked before Dylan calmly laid the ball into the path of Archie who buried his shot to double the advantage, Within minutes Bermondsey had the game wrapped up as Kevin and Henry again combined with Henry sprinting in from the right past his marker before calmly chipping home.

Barking rallied but the back four stood firm to give the side a clean sheet to go with the magnificent win.

There was a bonus game for the sides as Bexley had been let down by their planned opposition this weekend so played mini 10 minute each way games with both sides on the conclusion with Shayon’s rebound finish after Kevin had struck the bar cancelled out almost immediately by an emphatic header before Bexley hit a second half winner.

           

 

Saturday 26th November

Inner London Schools County FA District Seven A Side Tournament

 

After a twelve year wait Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team got their names back on the Tower Hamlets trophy as joint winners of the Inner London County Schools FA Seven A Side Tournament at the Marathon Sports Ground in Charlton after a 1-1 draw with Westminster in the final.

A day of tense matches began with Bermondsey being drawn in what looked an open group and a tough first game against Camden. Some terrific defending blunted the impact of Camden’s threatening forwards as the side quickly settled into the patterns of play required for the seven a side game and midway through the second half they grabbed the crucial goal when Timi was on hand to turn in loose ball following a corner from the left.

Winning the opening game put them in control of the group but another tough encounter with Islington who had also been successful in their opener saw Bermondsey have to absorb a lot of pressure as Islington made good use of the slope and pushed forward but found Nathan and Shayon working well at the back to keep them at bay. The second spell saw more attacking intent from Bermondsey but the teams had to settle for a point a piece which left the group wide open and with a game to play Bermondsey knew they needed a least a point to qualify for the semi final. Their hopes were given a setback when South London took an early lead and as the score stood would have involved a play off with Islington for qualification but a vastly improved second half saw Archie strike home a magnificent free kick in off the post and then Dylan sublimely break through on goal and lob home a winner to see Bermondsey top the group.

The semi final saw them take on the traditionally strong Lewisham side in a thrilling game which saw both Harry and his Lewisham counterpart make several outstanding saves in each goal as both sets of forwards were denied. Extra time could not find a winner for either side and so penalties were required to find the finalist which were still deadlocked at 4-4 when Nathan converted to seal a sudden death win.

With Westminster coming through the other semi final it was Inner London’s two smallest Associations who battled it out to win the county crown and with it the Tower Hamlets Cup. Again the game was tight but as the first half wore on Bermondsey seemed to be just having the upper hand and early in the second spell took the lead when Dylan fired home from John’s drilled corner. Bermondsey looked to be holding out with some determined defending but two minutes from time Westminster threw players forward and the strategy paid off as they worked an equaliser from a good run down the right. Extra time saw Bermondsey push for a winner with John, Archie and Timi all having good shots well saved or pass narrowly over the bar and with the final kick of the game they saw the keeper tip Archie’s effort onto the post and away.

The final whistle meant the title and trophy was shared, although a penalty shoot was required to decide which of the two joint champions was going to represent Inner London in the regional competition in the New Year. Again the shoot out was close and went to sudden death before ending in Westminster’s favour. Whilst disappointed to not have won the right to compete in the next stage the side can look back with pride on their performances throughout the tournament and treasure their well earned County champions medals which they received when going up to collect the Tower Hamlets Cup which each district will now hold for six months.           

 

 

Saturday 19th November

Brent Primary Schools FA 1 Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 2

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team endured a torturous journey to North West London but travelled home with a pleasing victory on board after a 2-1 win over Brent Primary Schools FA.

A serious police incident had closed many of the roads around the hosts ground and caused the late arrival of the side as they tried to find a route around the blockages but despite having to make a quick change and start immediately on arrival they came out the stronger of the two sides using the slope to their advantage to pin the visitors into their own half. A small pitch meant space was at a premium and despite their territorial advantage Bermondsey could not find a route through a crowded defence. Dylan Ashton looked likeliest to help the side make the breakthrough with an energetic performance in midfield but even with his prompting the final ball would not sit for any of the forwards to fire home. Archie Mehmet went close with a long range free kick just wide of the post. Ten minutes prior to the break the goal finally came when a high ball fell for Conor Parker in midfield and meeting it perfectly on the volley his shot flew over the keeper and dropped into the net.

With the slope to contend with in the second spell Bermondsey were also faced with the introduction of two speedy wingers from the hosts and were pushed deeper than in the first half and played on the counter attack. Nathan Obels almost doubled the lead when he fired just wide after Kevin Maresi had worked an opening from the right as Bermondsey linked up play well. However despite their good passing the second goal came from a more direct route as Harry Payne’s quick release after catching a cross carried deep into the Brent half with the bounce deceiving their centre halves and Archie Mehmet gambled correctly on the keeper not collecting to roll the ball into the net.

The importance of the second goal was shown when the hosts pulled a goal back from a lofted shot from the edge of the area and only a terrific covering tackle form John O’Reilly stopped them getting a shot off minutes later. Brent pushed hard for an equaliser and Bermondsey had to absorb some late pressure but held on to record their third win of the campaign and stretch their unbeaten run to four games.

 

 

Saturday 12th November

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 3 Islington Primary Schools FA 1

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team stretched their unbeaten run to three games with another comeback victory over Islington Schools at Dulwich Park after they had fallen behind to an early goal from the visitors.

The hosts had started slowly and playing up the slope allowed Islington to press them into their own half and the first goal seemed on the cards before with eight minutes gone it duly arrived when Islington’s rangy centre forward strode clear on the right to powerfully finish. However the goal seemed to be the wake-up call Bermondsey needed and the introduction of Timi in midfield saw more possession and purpose to their play as he continually drove the side up the slope. The eager of running of Kevin up front and Henry on the right started to give Bermondsey an outlet and they used this to good effect to create an equaliser as Kevin played in Henry who burst into the box and his pace allowed him to reach the ball seconds before the keeper to tuck the ball into the net. Minutes before the break Bermondsey were in front for the first time as Again Kevin’s running saw him nip onto the end of a through ball and as he looked to round the keeper he was sent tumbling with Conor stepping up to convert from the resulting penalty kick.

Whilst the side had done well to turn the game round the message was clear at half time that they could not start the second half as slowly as they had started the game and the warning s were well heeded as a far hungrier home team emerged, allowing Islington little space or time to build from the back. Henry was able to feed on a continual supply of through balls from Timi and Nathan and whilst the keeper saved well on two occasions he was powerless to stop the third as Henry neatly doubled his tally and secured the game.

Islington looked to mount a comeback and as can happen playing down the hill with a lead Bermondsey lost their shape and pushed too high but Nathan capped a very strong game with some magnificent covering tackles and on the one time the visiting forwards saw a route to goal they only found the base of the post from a hopefully effort from the left.

Bermondsey could have added further goals as they looked dangerous in every attack but some determined defending kept them at bay and when Akli was fouled as he looked to convert a rebound the keeper made a terrific save to tip over Archie’s well struck penalty kick but by this stage Bermondsey were already home and dry.

A convincing win, but still some work to be done on the shape of the team and positional play in the final few friendliest before the season moves towards the competition games in the Kay Trophy and Lester Finch Trophy.

 

 

Saturday 5th November

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 2 Bexley Primary Schools FA 2

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team were held to a draw by an improved Bexley side at Dulwich Park, fighting back to twice equalise in an entertaining game.

The visitors had several new faces from last week’s games which had seen Bermondsey victorious and defended with an eagerness and determination they had not shown seven days earlier. This meant that whilst Bermondsey had the greater share of possession and territory they were blocked in their route to goal and when shooting chances game they were quickly closed down with Archie’s long range effort from the edge of the box after Jack had flicked the ball into his path the closest they came to scoring before midway through the half they found themselves a goal down. The opener arrived when Bexley earned a corner and as the ball was delivered a slight push was spotted in the box to see the awarding of a penalty kick. Harry dived to his right to save well and recovered to dive left to even more impressively save the rebound shot, but could not perform heroics a third time as the Bermondsey defence has not reacted quickly enough to help clear allowing a Bexley forward to slot home.

Going in a goal down at the break may have been a little harsh in terms of the possession seen but had demonstrated the desire of the sides to protect their own goals and a more determined home team emerged after the break. They were soon level when Akli was sent away down the left and evading the last tackle stormed into the area before firing a low left footed shot inside the near post.  With the slope in their favour Bermondsey pushed forward looking to take the lead with the midfield quick to the ball and keeping their visitors pegged in their own half.   Yet having overcommitted, a long through ball saw Bexley’s nippy forward win a tussle for possession deep in the Bermondsey half and whilst his initial shot hit the inside of the post the rebound fell kindly and he tucked the ball away to again put Bexley in front. The lead was to last less than a minute though as from their first attack after the restart Kevin scampered through to capitalise on a defenders hesitancy and carried the ball into the box before slipping it neatly past the keeper to roll in at the far post.

Ten  minutes remained for Bermondsey to find a winner but they found a well organised Bexley defence who coped very well with the hosts delivery into the penalty area and withstood  a series of late corners. Bermondsey thought they had won it at the death when Timi’s lob over the keeper was tucked home by Kevin but amidst the celebrations the referee had correctly given a offside decision and an entertaining game played in great spirit ended all square.

 

 

Saturday 29th October

Bexley Primary Schools FA 0 Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 2

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team secured their first victory of the season with a 2-0 away win against Bexley Primary Schools.

Despite playing up the slope Bermondsey were quickly on top and trapped their hosts in their own half in the early exchanges before taking a third minute lead when Archie picked up a loose ball twenty five yards out and drove into the penalty area before firing off a rising drive which beat the keeper’s outstretched hands to fly into the far corner.

The goal saw no let up and Bermondsey continued to press with Akli finding plenty of space on the left causing Bexley concern with a series of through balls and crosses but a second goal would not come. Timi went closest to doubling the lead when skipping out of a tackle in midfield he exchanged passes on the edge of the box and having just managed to slip his shot under the out coming keeper saw it roll just past the post.

At the other end Bermondsey got a reminder of the levels of concentration required in District football, where a small lapse can change a game, as a Bexley forward found a sight of goal and got away a well hit shot which Harry did well to turn round the post.

The start if the second spell saw little change to the pattern of play with Bermondsey having plenty of possession and when Archie pushed the ball wide right, Henry was able to pick out Dylan to emphatically fire home a low shot to double the lead.

Bexley rallied and produced their better football after the second goal, but good defence performances from Jack and Turk meant they rarely got a clear sight of goal and on the counter attack Bermondsey always looked likely to add a third with Archie, Akli and Timi all seeing shots safely handled by Bexley’s keeper as the visitors could not quite find the lethal touch in front of goal to extend their lead. However with Nathan always mopping up in front of the back four and driving the side forward there was little danger of them relinquishing the lead and game finished with a satisfactory 2-0 scoreline to provide Bermondsey with their first win of the season. 

    

 

Saturday 15th October

Hackney Primary Schools FA 3 Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 1

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s District team gave a much improved performance in their second game of the season but against a strong Hackney side still went down to a 3-1 defeat at the Douglas Eyre Sports Ground in Walthamstow.

Hosts Hackney made much of the early running and Bermondsey were forced to soak up some strong pressure with Harry showing some confident handling in goal to deny the home forwards long range efforts. However having held out for ten minutes the visitors resistance was broken when a sliced clearance allowed Hackney to break down the left and the squared pass gave a straight forward chance for their centre forward to convert. Despite the goal Bermondsey still remained solid at the back and dealt well with a series of Hackney corners. Hackney continued to press however and only a terrific diving save from Harry and equally impressive sliding block tackle from John, as a Hackney player appeared set to convert the rebound, stopped them adding to lead. Having absorbed so much pressure Bermondsey looked to have done enough to go into the break still in the game with just a one goal deficit but virtually on the half time whistle Hackney added a second as Bermondsey dallied in clearing and in the hesitation the ball fell to a forward who stabbed it home from close range.

The second half saw a far more determined Bermondsey side appear and a tigerish midfield display from debutant Timi saw Bermondsey win far more ball allowing the pace of Kevin and Henry on either flank to be seen. Tackles that previously were being missed were now being made and the game became an even contest with Shayon trying his luck from distance to bring Hackney’s keeper into the action.

Just as Bermondsey appeared to be creating a platform to get back into the game they were hit by a third goal for the hosts as their forward capitalised on a short back pass to round Harry and score. However almost immediately Bermondsey hit back with a quick break winning them a free kick on the left of the penalty area which was perfectly flighted by Archie over the keeper and into the far corner of the net to give Bermondsey their first goal of both the match and season. With the goal came some real belief from the side and they pushed forward in search of a second. Kevin shot from distance but could only find the well placed keeper, Henry got round the back of this marker on the right but saw his cross gathered and in some sustained pressure in the Hackney goalmouth several players saw their efforts blocked in an exciting scramble before the full time whistle brought a halt to the spirited fight back.

The improved performance showed the side are starting to adjust to the rigours of District football and if they can take their efforts from the last quarter of today’s game into their next outings their first win surely cannot be too far away. 

    

 

Saturday 8th October

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools FA 0 Camden Primary Schools 5

 

Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Primary Schools Football Association’s opening fixture of the new season saw the side given a tough introduction to schools district football and the standard it requires after a 5-0 defeat at home to Camden Primary Schools at a blustery and chilly Dulwich Park.

With both sides putting together new Year Six squads it was expected both would take time to gel together however despite an initial bright start by the hosts it was visitors Camden who got to grips with playing at this level the quicker and were eager to get to the ball first and stronger in the tackle giving them the larger share of possession.

However good defensive work from John and Shayon appeared to be keeping Camden at bay until midway through the first half when an indirect free kick was awarded on the edge of Bermondsey’s six yard box and whilst the initial shot was well blocked Camden were quicker to the rebound and the ball was buried into the back of the net from close range.

The goal appeared to deflate the hosts and they were shown the clinical nature of representative football when two errors were capitalised on in quick succession to give Camden a three goal lead going into the break.

With Bermondsey now having use of the slope it was hoped an early goal in the second half would see them able to build some momentum and get back into the game and the team certainly showed a  little more desire to compete for the loose balls and win challenges but had given themselves a far too big hurdle to climb. The quality of Camden’s midfield and forward running allowed them to confidently play up the slope and game was over as a contest when ten minutes into the half they added two further goals in quick succession.

Bermondsey did manage to force a couple of corners but without the delivery to cause alarm in the Camden back line and it took a couple of fine saves from Harry in the Bermondsey goal to stop the visitors adding to their tally in the closing moments.

Although the game was a difficult introduction to District football for the side the real test will be if they can learn lessons from the game and the focus on next week will need to be on being sharper to the ball and stronger in the tackle as well as working harder off the ball to keep shape, close down and provide options as they take on the traditionally strong Hackney Schools side.

 

 

 

 

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