The Optimists left the field both bemused and frustrated – after having the lion’s share of possession and creating plenty of goal scoring chances they should not have lost the game. With the return to action of the grizzled warhorse that is Paul Major a new understanding had to be established with Tom Leaver and Read More
L 2-4
Old BordeniansNew Beccehamians 3rds 2 Optimist 5ths 3 The 5ths faced opponents who are bottom in their league but it proved to be no easy game as the determined New Beccs side attacked right from the start and went ahead very early on with a well taken short corner strike which went in just inside the Read More
W 3-2New BeccehamiansOptimist 5ths 7 Herne Bay 4ths 1 The 5th XI overwhelmed Herne Bay with four goals in the first half and three in second and their impressive 7 – 1 win was achieved because they played well a hat trick with an impressive reverse stick sweep ( technically an “lbz” according this goal was followed Read More
W 7-1Herne BayOld Bordenians 6ths 1 Optimist 5ths 1 This game was played on a cold drizzly day and at the start the pitch was covered in puddles but this did not dampen the spirits of the 5th team who played good passing hockey from the off in the first half. In midfield Willem Bygrave, Sam Messenger Read More
D 1-1Old BordeniansBromley & Beckenham 6ths 2 Optimist men’s 5ths 0 The 5ths conceded a goal in each half to lose 2 – 0 but on the balance of play this was a harsh result. BromBecks’ first goal came after about ten minutes when a ball hit across the D evaded everyone except an attacker on the Read More
L 2-0Bromley & Beckenham