Back to back double winners

On a warm afternoon, and a decent large pitch at Thame United ASM Stadium, the under 15s started a little nervy. With Flackwell Heath playing five at the back, Penn & Tylers Green FC found it tricky to make a breakthrough. With two early injuries to striker Frank Andrews and winger James White, the coaches started to think it was going to be one of those afternoons. But slowly the Penn & Tylers Green FC midfield started to get the ball on the floor and take more of a hold on the game.

37 minutes in, Charlie Thompson made the breakthrough after great work out wide from Montel Adams, Charlie, with back to goal turned and fired home.

Collecting the Cup

1 – 0 at the break.

Surprisingly, Flackwell started the second half still with five at the back. But rather quickly, Penn & Tylers Green FC forced the opposition into a rethink. With James White patched up and back on getting on the end of a measured pass from James Harding to race down the right wing to fire a cross into the path of Charlie to grab his second goal.

Hat Trick Hero

Flackwell Heath changed to 4-4-2, but this played into Penn & Tylers Green FC s hand. More space started to appear, and with Coaches Lyndon and Steve using the rolling subs to the max to keep fresh legs coming, and so did the goals. Charlie finished off his hat trick, quickly followed by one from James (Wardy) Ward. Mason Wright kept his fine scoring form heading home the fifth

Final score: 5 – 0 and back to back double.

Man of the Match: Hat trick hero, Charlie Thompson

Match report by Lyndon Pearce

A week after narrowly finishing runners up in our own festival the under 12 girls won the Risborough Rangers 6-a-side football Tournament on Sunday. Once again we took the brave decision to split the squad into two equal teams of six which left us “down to

At our Tournament

the bare bones” with no substitutes for injuries or tiredness but ensured that all the girls got plenty of playing time. Despite some evidence of late night sleepovers and viewing of Britain’s Got Talent, both teams made terrific starts. A clean sheet from Katie enabled the Penn & Tylers Whites to draw their opening match with Blackstone Arrows before a goal from Megan and a fantastic save from Bex earned a win over Risborough Rangers.

Winners

The Penn & Tylers Blues started with a win over Gateway Emeralds after Lisa’s cool finish at the back post and drew with Vale Reds. The question amongst the Penn support was whether both teams could progress to the semi-finals, with nerves on the touchline more apparent than those on the pitch. The Blues went on to win the all Penn & Tylers clash in the third game and remained unbeaten to top the league stage with three wins and two draws, whilst to the delight of the travelling support the Whites also progressed thanks to stout defending led by Lara and Rosie and a well taken goal from Kitty which earned a vital score draw against Gateway Emeralds.

The fantastic news was that we had two teams in the semi-finals; the frustrating news was that they had to play one another in what, aside from being the coach’s nightmare, proved to be a very competitive contest which was decided by two goals from pocket dynamo Izzie. The Blues were forced to make a tactical change for the final against Vale Reds as Lisa had pulled a muscle in her leg and swapped with the excellent Sophia in goal. However, the girls were now right on their game and fully deserved their 1-0 victory with Izzy and goal scorer Izzie spelling double trouble up front, Rhiannon full of running and combative in midfield and Amber and Sophia defending superbly.

The girls had also performed brilliantly the week before at the Penn Festival as the Penn & Tylers Angels won three matches to finish second in the league stage and lost a very close final 1-0 to Bucks County Cup winners Marlow United. The team were led superbly by Lara who was partnered by tough tackling Rosie in defence, Sophia in goal with the potent goal threat coming from Megan (3), Bex (2) and Izzy (2). In a similar manner to this weekend it was only a narrow defeat to the Angels which prevented the other Penn team, the Belles progressing to the final despite an excellent overall performance with Kate covering every blade of grass in support of goal scorers Lisa (6) and Kitty (1). Rhiannon and Niamh were as reliable as ever in deeper positions whilst Amber belied her relative inexperience in defence.

The Squad

It is weekends like the last two which make all those cold Monday night training sessions worthwhile and full credit must go to the full squad of 14 girls who have represented the club with such energy, commitment and skill. Big thanks to Lara, Kate, Megan and Rhiannon for captaining and organising the teams so well and making my job on the days that much easier!

It must however be admitted that the coach was left with a red face after under estimating the strength of the early morning sunshine this Sunday.

Report by David Lawson

Under 15s Squad

Penn & Tylers Green FC is very proud of the fact that they had three teams in the League Cup Finals this season. This may well be a first and with two more teams narrowly missing out in the Semi-Finals (Under 15s Rangers and Under 11s) it was close to being five. Last week’s win by the Under 16s at Burnham was fallowed up with the U13s being close runners up after a fantastic

Under 13s Squad

Seasons for them after they has already secured the league title and the Berks & Bucks Cup and the U15s winning empathically against Flackwell Heath, again after an excellent season for them have already secured the league titles. Well done to the boys and management teams.

Andreas Latta (Secretary)

Players of all experience and abilities welcome! School Year 3 upwards.

Penn & Tylers Green FC is an established and successful local club with a flourishing and active girls section. The club has FA Community Charter Status and a strict child protection policy with coaching staff being FA qualified to at least level one and CRB checked.

Interested? Please contact:

David Lawson 07971 506887 or lawsonhousehold@gmail.com

Recruitment – Girls Section

The Cup Winners

Penn & Tylers Green FC Reserves finished the season on a high by winning the President’s Challenge Cup against Henley Town Reserves at Wilks Park, Flackwell Heath last night.

On a warm evening in front of a decent attendance just across the valley at Wilks Park Penn & Tylers Green FC vowed to forget their disappointment of losing in the Wycombe Junior Cup Final against Chalfont Wasps last week and were determined to put in a much stronger performance than last Thursday.

Whatever manager Steve Laing and assistant manager Neil Cannings supported by their coaches John Grimsdell and Paul Benning said to the players in the dressing room before the game certainly worked. Maybe it was down to tonight’s mascots Zack and Jack.

Collecting the Medals

Tonight’s performance was a totally different story from last week. The boys were solid and strong in defence for the entire game and not just 20 minutes. The midfield was creative, dangerous with their wing play and the forwards were a threat for the entire 90 minutes of the game.

Any early nerves were calmed when Penn & Tylers Green FC took the lead in the 19th minute with Dean Munday scoring from a towering header after a cross from the left. The lead was doubled shortly after that when Michael Benning scored with a brilliant volley from the edge of the box in 21st minute. The boys managed to protect this lead with positive attacking football until half time.

We are the Champions

After brief refreshment kindly provided by Flackwell Heath, our hospitable host for the night, the “three wise men” (should really read “grumpy old men” – Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary) kept their fingers crossed hoping that Penn & Tylers Green FC can build on the first half performance.

They needn’t have worried. Although it took until the 78th minute for the boys in blue & white to score again the team created many more good chances and should have been leading by a higher margin. The game was finally put to bed when Adam Weedon scored from the edge of the box.

The goal of the night was scored by Michael Benning in the 90th minute after fantastic team play with an excellent unselfish passing move involving Andre Moses and Luke Cohen. This was just good to watch.

The icing on the cake came when young Luke Cohen scored a fifth goal in injury time beating the keeper after a run from the half way line.

Happy Captain

When captain James Beaumont lifted the cup the celebrations in front of all the loyal Penn & Tylers Green Supporters could – no doubt – be heard back at French School Meadows.

Team: Howard Holmes, Tim Collins, Adam Weedon, Albert O’Rourke, Dean Munday, Paul Lindsay, Gary Crick, Michael Benning, James Beaumont (c), Tim Barber, Ben Vicos

Substitutes: Sam Prendergast (played), Luke Cohen (played), Andre Moses (played), Anthony Taylor, John Harding

Scorers: Michael Benning (2), Adam Weedon, Dean Munday, Luke Cohen

Man of the match: Michael Benning

Match report by Andreas Latta (Secretary)

The football was good

Many thanks for all the support over the weekend.

It was great to see the club represented from the seniors all the way through to the juniors with helpers from the 1st Team, Reserves, A-Team, Youth Team, Junior Boys and Girls, Mini Football all the way through to our Fantastic Footballers.

The Medal Presentation

The tournament ran very smoothly with lots of happy children, parents and grandparents. We have received complimentary comments throughout the weekend and indeed after the tournament. We were also fortunate to survive any really poor weather that blighted last weekend and the weeks before. The standard of football was very good and above all it was fun for everyone taking part.

Says this year’s Tournament Director James Keating (his second year in charge of the event):

More good football

“Can I please pass on my thanks to all parents (and sometimes children) that helped staffing stalls over the weekend (especially during the wet Monday session)? Without them we could not have run the tournament”.

The Cups and Medals

Also there were the usual helpers who spent Friday evening and all day Saturday to set up, with early shifts and long hours on Sunday and Monday to ensure smooth running of the event and Monday night to dismantle all “the evidence”.

St John's Ambulance

We must not forget, of course, our friends from St. John’s Ambulance who patiently waited for anyone needing their help over the two days (luckily there were no serious injuries to report).

Let the planning begin for next year!!!!

Andreas Latta (Secretary)

Man of the match - Aaron Knight

Under 16s win a thriller after extra time

Over 40 teams enter the League Cup each year that starts in October and is the FA Cup of Sunday junior football and today saw the two remaining teams compete against each other – Penn & Tylers Green FC and Maclay Red. Macklay Red are the undefeated division 3 champions and beat Chesham on their way to today’s final. Despite the heavy rain over the past week and a 4pm kick off that followed 2 earlier games the pitch was in reasonable condition that would bear for a good game of football.

With the pre-match talk all about enjoying the occasion and keeping the ball on the floor Penn & Tylers Green started the game in positive fashion and looked like the team that had settled earliest. However, it was Macklay Red who took the lead after only 3 minutes. What was disappointing was that Billy Seagrove had a shot blocked; the ball broke for Macklay Red who proceeded up field to win a corner. From this corner, Macklay Red took the lead after poor marking allowed their forward to fire home from 6 yards. The team seemed to wobble for 20 minutes after this and could have gone further behind after 11 minutes although Dan Simpson saved superbly to push a shot out for a corner. In the 24th minute, further calamity defending allowed Macklay to get in another shot only for Dan Simpson to save well again.

Under 16s successful Cup Squad

This save seemed to get the team back on track and we started to get the ball on the floor and keep possession really well. In the 28th minute a cross from Curtis Chapple saw Billy Seagrove head over the bar. Two minutes later Sam Rarity met another corner that was cleared for a throw in. From this throw in, a Curtis Chapple cross eluded their Centre Half and the ball fell to Sam Rarity who knocked the ball into the net with the outside of his foot to equalise. Penn started to dominate the final ten minutes and almost took the lead in the 38th minute but Sam Rarity’s header went over the bar. A minute later, great skill from Sam put Billy Seagrove in on goal but his shot was blocked.

Half time: 1 – 1.

The boys came in slightly deflated at being 1 – 1 but a few encouraging words and a tactical piece of genius got the boys in the right frame of mind and the 2nd half was an absolute pleasure to watch. In the first minute, Curtis Chapple fired a 30 yard shot over the bar. Macklay Red had a half chance in the 3rd minute that went over the bar and a minute later a Rousel Moore cross had the keeper flapping but our forwards could not get the ball in the net. Penn then dominated the majority of the second half and credit to the Macklay Red defence who stood firm against the onslaught that was coming at them. The Penn boys were passing well, switching play and really making the Macklay team work hard, which would have an effect on their fitness levels in extra time. In the 20th minute a good through ball from man of the match Aaron Knight put in Billy Seagrove but his volley went straight into the keeper’s hands. 4 minutes later, Curtis Chapple went on a run down the right and shot wide and a couple of minutes later the excellent Sam Rarity went on a mazy run but his shot was blocked. With Penn pressing for the winner we all thought that it would come in the 39th minute when Dan Browne was put in on goal from another Aaron Knight pin point pass. Unfortunately Dan shot wide and the game came to an end at 1 – 1.

Extra time saw Penn continue to dominate the game but it was cruel at how Macklay Red re-took the lead with 4 minutes remaining in the first period. A 30 yard free kick, which was dubious as to whether it was a free kick, was spilled into the net by Dan Simpson who had an otherwise fine game all round. The final rallying call was to remain patient and continue to play our football as we would get a chance to score and so it turned out to be. In the first minute of the final period of extra time, Sam Rarity picked up a through ball from Billy Seagrove but shot over the bar. Then in the 4th minute, Billy Seagrove picked up the ball on the edge of the box, turned and fired in the equaliser that sent the whole team, crowd and management team wild with delight. Macklay Red were dead on their feet from chasing the ball for the past hour and with 2 minutes remaining Curtis Chapple sealed the cup with a great drive and shot that blasted into the back of the net.

A superb and well deserved Cup Final victory that every player contributed to and our commiserations go to Macklay Red who fought valiantly throughout the match in front of a large crowd.

Man of the match: Aaron Knight

Match report by Stuart Dickson

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The first of the two cup finals for the reserves did not go according to script. In front of a decent attendance at Holmer Green’s Watchet Lane the boys started well and were the dominant side for the first 15 to 20 minutes and took a deserved lead through a great Mitchell Andrews volley. Penn & Tylers Green FC should have build on this lead to give them a cushion.

Even during the early dominance Chalfont Wasps managed to break quickly on counter attacks using their quick wide players. Eventually this method succeeded and they got their equaliser before half time.

The second half followed the pattern of the end of the first half with Chalfont Wasps being the dominant side and they managed to get an early lead in the second half, again through wide play. With our boys now pushing for the equaliser they left themselves open to counter attacks. Late in the second half a rash challenge on the touchline inside the penalty area led to a penalty for Chalfont Wasps which keeper Howard Holmes had no chance of saving.

Penn & Tylers Green FC now threw the kitchen sink at the opposition and got one goal back through Graham Potts but almost immediately after the restart Chalfont Wasps restored their two goal lead with a very good strike.

Let us now concentrate on the Reserves President’s Cup Final next Tuesday at Flackwell Heath against Henley Town.

Man of the Match: Albert O’Rourke

Match report by Andreas Latta (Secretary)

The Reserves will round off their good season with two cup finals this week.

One is in the President’s Reserves Cup, now  on Tuesday, 8^th May 2012 against Henley Town Reserves at Wilks Park, Flackwell Heath FC, Kick Off 19:45.

Reserves Manager is looking for success

The other one in the Wycombe Junior Cup on Thursday, 3^rd May 2012 against Chalfont Wasps Reserves at Watchet Lane, Holmer Green FC, Kick Off 19:30.

Please come along and support the boys.

Andreas Latta (Secretary)

Penn & Tylers Green FC under 12 Girls completed their league fixtures with a narrow defeat to Marlow United but have secured a creditable third place in the Bucks Girls Football League southern division. The girls can be proud of their competitiveness in what proved a very tough division with the league winners (Chesham United) and runners up (Marlow) being the two outstanding teams across the entire county. We were the only team all season (League and Cup) to take any points of Chesham and Marlow; excluding games against one another their combined record was 29 wins and 1 draw!

The Squad

We were left frustrated in the Cup as we missed out on a semi-final place by one point after finishing third in a group of six. The girls were left to rue our loss to second placed Ruislip Rangers where we could not convert our chances in an excellent performance. The highlights of the Cup campaign were a tremendous drawn game against northern league winners Vale Reds and a dramatic late win against City Belles.

As always the girls have played to have fun and given wholehearted performances (with perhaps one exception after an RGS disco!) with all members of the squad contributing on a regular basis. It has been especially pleasing to have had a squad as large as 15 girls and to have introduced seven new girls to competitive football this season.

The girls will complete their season by fielding two teams at the Penn & Tylers Green Festival of Football with further appearances at the tournaments at Risborough Rangers and Vale Reds.

I would also like to thank Conor Latta for his excellent refereeing this season, even though he did give a penalty against the coach’s daughter in the final league fixture (even if it was a “stonewaller”).

We will shortly start recruitment for new players for next season so please keep an eye out for our flyers.

David Lawson