Team Management
Coach
Paul Adrain
Assistant Coach
Jon McCaugherty
Team Representative
Competitions entered
South Bucks Mini Soccer Conference
Team News
Training
No further training is currently planned for this season – but Tracey will inform you if a session is scheduled.
Next Match:
Please confirm player availability with Tracey for the re-arranged game with Aylesbury on April 20th.
USE OF VIDEOS
Please note that if parents/spectators wish to video/film any of our matches, they first need to have permission of ALL parents present (home and away team). So if you do want to film any of the match, let Tracey know and she will check it’s OK with the other team.
If any of you as parents would not like any of our matches to be filmed by other parents, please let Tracey know. This information will be noted and held confidentially.
This probably also applies to mobile phone usage as many models have built-in cameras.
Managers Mantra :
January 2008
According to the bucksfootball.com website, we have been moved from the blue group to the green group so we will be playing against some different teams from January.
Coaches Corner :
- Make sure that you always bring shin guards to training and to the games.
- Concentrate on doing the simple things like passing, your first touch and more passing!
- Always support and encourage your players and coaches – try your best to avoid arguing or criticising, your team-mates are all trying to do their best!
- Listen to what parents and coaches are saying – they’re trying to help
- Before you play, go through a 5 minute warm up and stretch – you will play better and avoid injuring yourself
- Play as part of the team
- Give your opponents the respect that you would also want
- Respect the referee – his decision is final
- Enjoy yourself and have fun, and play football whenever you can!
Match Reviews :
16 Dec 2007
GXFFC vs Penn & Tylers Green
Two very exciting games to watch on this cold, frosty, sunny day.
Paul’s team
GXFFC 2 : 0 Penn & Tylers Green
Charlie, Alfie 2, Aneel, Nikhil, Alex, Stephen, Faheem, George (in goal)
Great passing and good interplay from both teams. Good shot by Charlie goes just wide. Great defending by Alex, Aneel, Penn & Tylers Green hardly getting a shot. Shots they did make were saved by George who played very well today. Many more attempts at goal by GXFFC made this a very exciting game to watch with lots of shots hitting the goal post or being saved by the excellent Penn goalie. Alfie scored from a corner. This was a great game to watch due to the excellent passing, ball control and very mature play by the whole team.
Jon’s team
GXFFC 4 : 0 Penn & Tylers Green
Anil 1, Sam 1, Jacob R 1, Ollie, Callum, George (in goal), Jacob M, Conor, Own goal 1
Another exciting game with some great passing fom GXFFC. Good attacking play and passing by Anil. An early shot by Sam is saved followed by many more shots saved or hitting the goal post, Sam eventually scores in the 2nd half. Some great saves made by the Penn goalkeeper. Further shots scored by Anil and Jacob R and following good attacking pressure by GXFFC and own goal is scored by Penn, making the final score to GXFFC 4-0. Well done team!
9 Dec 2007
Wingrave vs GXFFC
Horrendous conditions with pouring rain driven by a strong cold wind.
Paul’s team
(only Match)
Wingrave 3 : 2 GXFFC
Play was nearly all at one end, GXFFC scored twice in the first half, Wingrave came back with three in the second. Well done to all the brave players on both teams for struggling through this game. Stephen scored his first goal which was great! Andrew from Wingrave also emailed with his thanks to you all.
2 Dec 2007
GXFFC vs Chalfont St Peter
Paul’s team
Match 1
GXFFC 7 : 2 Chalfont St Peter
Match 2
GXFFC 2 : 2 Chalfont St Peter
Jon’s team
Match 1
GXFFC 1 : 1 Chalfont St Peter
Match 2
GXFFC 2 : 3 Chalfont St Peter
25 Nov 2007
Bedgrove Dynamos vs GXFFC
18 Nov 2007
GXFFC vs Chesham United
GXFFC had 19 players today which is our best turn out yet. Some very exciting and challenging matches.
Paul’s team
Match 1
GXFFC 1 : 2 Chesham Utd
Charlie 1, Alfie (goal), Anil, Aneel, Sam, Nikhil, Max, Alex, Dan, Stephen
GX had most of the play particularly in the first half with good passing and excellent defending. There were several shots at goal in the first half but no goals for GX. In the 2nd half an early shot by Nikhil just missed, two follow up shots were saved by Chesham defence. A shot by Chesham hit the goalpost and almost went in but was saved by Alfie. A long goal kick by Alfie picked up by Charlie led to a great shot by Charlie putting GX 1-0 ahead. There was good play between Stephen and Charlie and a further shot by Charlie hit the crossbar. Chesham eventually scored 2 good goals followed by some further great saves by Alfie. Also great defending by Alex and Nikhil.
Match 2
GXFFC 2 : 5 Chesham Utd
Alfie 1, Alex, Max, Sam, Charlie, Aneel, Stephen, Nikhil, George (in goal), Anil
Good passing by all players. Shot by Alfie scores followed by shot by Anil saved by Chesham. Some good saves by George in goal. Excellent defending by Alex blocking several shots by Chesham. Chesham score 2 shots in the first half making score 1-2 to Chesham. At the start of the 2nd half a great long shot by Nikhil scores. Both teams continued to work hard passing and defending well. Chesham go on to score 3 further goals successfully getting past the GX defence.
Jon’s team
Match 1
GXFFC 1 : 4 Chesham Utd
Ollie 1, Robert, Jack, Callum, George, Jacob M, Jacob R, Conor, Faheem, George
Ollie scors from a corner set up by Jacob R. Despite some great saves by George in goal Chesham score 3 goals in the first half, one from a corner. Faheem, Ollie, Robert and Jacob R make some good shots in 1st half but unlucky. In the 2nd half an unfortunate deflection gave Chesham their 4th goal. A great long shot from Faheem just missed the goal.
Match 2
GXFFC 3 : 3 Chesham Utd
Conor 1, Faheem 2, Robert, Jack, Callum, Dan, Jacob M, Jacob R, Conor, Faheem, Ollie
In the 1st half, Conor makes a brilliant run up wing all the way to score for GX. Faheem also scores in the 1st half, the 3rd GX goal is scored by Faheem from a great cross from Ollie to put GX 3-0 ahead. However, Chesham managed to catch up scoring 3 goals in the 2nd half finishing with a draw.
11 Nov 2007
Stokenchurch vs GXFFC
GXFFC had 12 players whereas Stokenchurch had around 20 and used rolling subs. GXFFC showed good stamina and excellent passing and ball skills. The results also reflect the great defending and goal keeping by GX.
Paul’s team
Match 1
Stokenchurch 1 : 4 GXFFC
Dan 1, Alfie 1, Jack, Anil 1, Nikhil 1, Oliver – the players took it in turn to go in goal.
Jack started in goal and made some super saves. A GX thrown on lead to a great goal by Nikhil. Good defending by Nikhil and Jack. Great passing by Anil and Alfie. A foul by Stokenchurch gives GX a free kick which leads to a goal by Alfie. Several shots by GX on target saved by good Stokenchurch goalkeeper. Shot by Alfie finished by Dan. Good tackling by Ollie.
Match 2
Stokenchurch 0 : 5 GXFFC
Dan 1, Alfie 1, Jack 1, Anil 1, Nikhil 1, Oliver
Great passing out of defence leads to early goal by Anil. Continued good passing leads to several shots saved by Stokenchurch goalkeeper. Neat passing between Anil and Alfie leads to goal by Alfie. Excellent play by Anil in attack and in defence. Good midfield play by Ollie. Dan scores following a thrown on and Nikhil scores from a distance looping the ball over the goalie and into the back of the net – brilliant! Nikhil makes some great saves as goalkeeper in the 2nd half. Jack scores the only goal of the second half after several good attempts.
Jon’s team
Match 1
Stokenchurch 0 : 2 GXFFC
Conor 2, Robert, Jacob, George, Sam, Aneel
Good passing and tackling by GXFFC. Goods shots by Robert and Conor saved by good Stokenchurch goalie. Shots by Sam and Robert hit the cross bar. Good tackling by Aneel and good goal keeping by George.
Match 2
Stokenchurch 1 : 1 GXFFC
Conor 1, Robert, Jacob, George, Sam, Aneel
Stokenchurch score early on following a good run. Good tackling by GXFFC leads to goal by Conor. Shot by Aneel just misses, good marking by Stokenchurch. No goals in the 2nd half despite good efforts by all players. Good attacking play by Sam, Jacob and Conor with good defending by Robert and good goal keeping by George.
4 Nov 2007
GXFFC vs Flackwell Heath Scorpions
Paul’s team
Match 1
GXFFC 4 : 2 Flackwell Heath Scorpions
Dan 1, Nikhil 1, Alfie 2, Charlie, Aneel, Ayan
After a lively start by both teams, FH score to take the lead 1-0. Lots of pressure from FH. GX have 2 corners from which Alfie forces in goal. Thrown in to Dan who goes past 2 players to score. Great passing in the 2nd half leads to another goal by Alfie, followed by a 2nd goal by FH after good passing out of defence. A final shot by Nikhil is deflected into FH net, full time score 4-2.
Match 2
GXFFC 8 : 1 Flackwell Heath Scorpions
Dan, Nikhil 1, Alfie 2, Charlie 3, Aneel, George, Anil 1, plus 1 own goal
Good passing and tackling by GXFFC leads to 8 goals. A super goal by Charlie is scored direct from a corner. Towards the end Flackwell Heath score a good goal.
Jon’s team
Match 1
GXFFC 7 : 1 Flackwell Heath Scorpions
Oliver 2, Jacob M 2, Jacob R 1, Robert 1, Conor 1, George, Anil
Good passing and super tackling from all players. Super passing by Jacob. Score 2-0 at half time. Great tackling and ball control by Robert and good defending. GXFFC has most of play. Excellent goal keeping by George.
Match 2
GXFFC 2 : 1 Flackwell Heath Scorpions
Ayan, Jacob M, Jacob R 1, Conor, Oliver 1, Robert
Superb passing and tackling all round. Super skills from Robert, great defending. Conor great attacking runs. Conor makes a super save just before half time. Super interplay between the two Jacobs. A left foot corner from Ollie goes directly into the goal, brilliant! Great battling.
14 Oct 2007
Bourne End vs GXFFC
Paul’s team
Match 1
Bourne End 0 : 3 GXFFC
Alfie (in goal), Max, Charlie, Dan 1, Aneel 1, Nikhil 1, Alex
Corner by GX leads to an early goal by Dan. Good passing and play to begin with. Several shots by Bourne End just missed. BE corner cleared by Alex. Good ball control and tackling by Charlie. Not enough passing. Shot by Dan saved followed by shot by Nikhil just wide. Good defending by Alex. Nikhil scores from corner pass. 2-0 at half time. In the 2nd half BE passing improved, a shot at goal is cleared by Dan. BE then have two corners. GXFFC back on the attack, shorts by Dan and Charlie saved. Aneel shoots just over goal. Great passing between Alex, Dan and Charlie, cross to Aneel leads to 3rd GX goal.
Match 2
Bourne End 0 : 6 GXFFC
Alfie (in goal), Charlie 1, Max, Dan 2, Nikhil 3, Alex, Aneel
Shot headed by Alex is saved by BE. Great save by Alfie is pushed over goal. Goal kick by Charlie to Dan, Dan scores. Next shot by Charlie is saved by BE goalie. Excellent defending by GX, great passing up the pitch between Dan and Charlie, shot at goal saved by very good BE goalie. Half time 1-0. In the 2nd half Nikhil scores, followed by further goals by Dan, Charlie and Nikhil.
Jon’s team
Match 1
Bourne End 0 : 2 GXFFC
George, Sam 1, Jacob M, Oliver, Robert, Anil, Ayan, Jack 1
First goal scored by Sam, good passing between Anil and Jacob. Excellent save by George after a good start by Bourne End. In the 2nd half good pressure by GXFFC, but good goal keeping by Bourne End. Jack scores in the 2nd half in his debut match. Several more good shots by GXFFC and good passing.
Match 2
Bourne End 2 : 0 GXFFC
George, Sam, Jacob M, Oliver, Robert, Anil, Ayan, Jack
Good passing play, shots by Anil and Ollie saved by Bourne End. Two goals scored by Bourne End in the 1st Half, followed by some good saves by Ayan in goal. In the 2nd half great attacking by GXFFC but unluckily no goals. Ayan performs well in goal for GX.
23 Sept 2007
Flackwell Heath Minors vs GXFFC
Paul’s Team
Match 1
Flackwell Heath Minors 1 : 3 GXFFC
Flackwell Heath kicked off and for most of the first 5 minutes pressed forwards, with several good moves producing saves by George. Then GX started to find their passing game, and began to gain ground. Nik sent a high pass forwards to Dan, who passed to Charlie in front of goal. Charlie turned, turned again and shot sweetly into the net. Shortly after Dan sent over a cross which beat everyone, Charlie chased the ball to the corner flag and gained a corner kick off the defender. Charlie’s corner was hard and curving, causing the FH keeper to drop the ball into the net. Another Nik to Dan to Charlie move ended with a shot just over the bar, and Alex had a good dribble and shot. The third goal was spectacular, with Dan trapping a goal kick near the half way line, took one touch and scored with a long hard shot.
The second half started much like the first half with FH pressing forwards. Their persistence eventually paid off as George mishandled a cross into the near post, and the FH forward dribbed the ball away from him and tapped into the empty net. But George wasn’t put off making several good saves in the next few minutes including spreading himself diving to capture the ball at the foward’s feet. GX counter attacked and Dan hit the bar after a move involving him, Nik and Charlie.
Match 2
FlackWell Heath Minors 1 : 3 GXFFC
GX came out strongly for the start of the second game trying to take advantage of the slope with Nik, Alex and Charlie all coming close to scoring with shots either just wide or saved right on the line. Then just before half time Charlie had two corners, the second one driven hard into the box, and the FH goalkeeper dropped the ball into the net.
Dan was eventually persuaded to volunteer for goalkeeping in the second half, and looked a little apprehensive as FH attacked down the slope. A succession of goal mouth scrambles ensued, but each time GX eventually cleared the ball. Having weathered the storm, GX gained a corner. Charlie put in right in front, and Nik’s pressure caused the defender to turn it into the net. Then a great tackle by Alex in centre field, pass to Nik on the right wing, Nik’s cross was inch perfect picking out Charlie who header was unstoppable. FH gained a consolation goal from a long goal kick into the GX half, which was helped on with a powerful shot into the top right corner of the net. Dan made a good save at the near post to keep GX’s advantage intact right to the end.
Jon’s Team
Match 1
Flackwell Heath Minors 2 : 2 GXFFC
Alfie, Jacob R and Ayan injured (all in plaster)
Robert, Anil, Sam, Conor 1, Faheem 1, Ollie
Good passing cross by Sam, Conor scores. Shot by FH saved by Ollie. Conor takes ball all way up the pitch and shoots into side of net. Good shot by FH scores, 1-1. Ollie makes another good save of FH shot. Great passing by GX, between Conor, Faheem and Sam. Faheem shoots and hits top bar and ball goes over. Good defending by Anil in FH goal area. Teams well matched, good game. In the 2nd half FH have lots of play with a shot over the bar, followed by a corner, they have a good shot but is saved by GX. Conor plays well in goal for 2nd half. A good cross by Ollie is saved by FH goalie. GX passing is stepped up leading to a great goal by Faheem, quickly followed by a goal by FH. A further shot by FH is saved by Conor. Solid defending from Robert. Towards the end shot by Anil goes over bar.
Match 2
Flackwell Heath Minors 0 : 3 GXFFC
Faheem 1, Conor 1, George, Anil, Ollie, Sam
Nice passing between Faheem and Conor. Shot by Conor saved by FH goalie. Next shot by Conor scores. Lack of marking by GX, FH have 2 shots in a row both saved by George. Good cross by Ollie to Faheem leads to goal. 2nd half, FH take ball up pitch, GX no defence, George saves FH shot. Good passing by GX in attack, great pass from Anil to Ollie almost leads to another goal.
16 Sept 2007
GXFFC vs Risborough Colts & Thame
First matches of the new season. A bright sunny morning, pitch well grassed and quite a covering of morning dew.
Paul’s Team
Match 1
GXFFC 11 : 0 Thame
Charlie 4, Dan 3, Nikhil 1, Alex, Max, Jacob M 3
Two GXFFC referees parents who have not ‘reffed’ before. Down to 6 aside due to injuries. Dan scores for GXFFC early on. Long shot by Nikhil on target but saved, followed by another good shot also saved. Good passing leads to goal by Jacob M, quickly followed by goals by Dan, Charlie and Jacob. 5-0 at half time. An amazing 6 more goals scored in the 2nd half. Charlie worked really hard in attack and brilliant passing all round in the 2nd half.
Match 2
GXFFC 11 : 0 Risborough
GX were soon underway in their second game, with Charlie scoring the first goal soon after the whistle. GX kept the pressure on the Risborough defence throughout, exemplified by Alex forcing a defender to back-track while facing goal and then stretching to nick the ball just wide of the post. Nik scored the second. Risborough found it hard to keep the ball away from their end, Dan picked up a goal kick, and had his shot well saved. From a quick throw in, Charlie picked up Alex, who dragged the ball past the defender and slotted the ball home. Then Charlie miscontrolled a pass from Dan, the goalie cleared it, only to see one of his defenders put it straight back past him. Charlie’s next goal was an individual effort, dribbling the ball in from the right corner flag, his shot across goal going in off the far post. GX then played a series of passes, Alex to Nik to Dan to Charlie whose shot beat the goalie at the near post. Nik had another effort well saved as the first half ended.
The second half saw GX continuing to keep the ball in the opposing half. After two goal kicks that were intercepted and the ensuing shot going just wide, Nik tackled the defender receiving the ball, and shot home. Nik almost had another goal when he picked up a throw from Alex, took a couple of touches, looked up and sent his shot just past the right hand corner of the goal. Dan converted a cross from Charlie on the left touchline for number eight. Then George’s long throw into the box was too high for Max, but Charlie was on hand to force the ball home in the left corner. Alex scored his second and then got his hat trick picking the ball up mid way towards goal, dribbling past two defenders and shooting into the bottom right of the goal.
Jon’s Team
Match 1
GXFFC 7 : 0 Risborough
GX kicked off the first half and soon found their passing game to be effective. A well worked move ended with Anil shooting just wide. A throw in by Risborough on the left was intercepted by GX, quick pass to Anil in the centre who had a clear run towards goal and his shot found the back of the net. Another move down the left soon followed, Anil centred the ball and Faheem’s shot was pushed round the post by the keeper.Faheem was soon on the scoresheet as his long range shot was parried by the goalkeeper, the ball fell to a defender and Faheem, following up, won the ball back and scored. Several more attempts produced good saves by the Risborough keeper as GX pressed for more goals with Anil, Ollie and Robert all having good shots.
For the second half, Anil went into goal and George went into central defence. Almost straight away Ollie saw a good shot hit the post. Then with GX keeping the pressure up, Aneel hit a hard cross from the right, which Ollie just failed to connect with. Faheem tackled a defender on the left, took the ball to the bye line, crossed it right in front of goal and a defender unluckily supplied the touch which took the ball into the net. Next Ollie took a corner from the right, Faheem picked it up on the far side of the box, centred it back to George on the edge of the box and he struck a fine shot into the top left corner of the net. Faheem netted another long range shot for his hatrick, and then set Ollie up for his first goal. GX’s seventh goal came from another well worked move, with Ollie passing forward to George, his shot came back off the keeper and Faheem followed up tucking the ball away.
Match 2
GXFFC 6 : Thame 0
Jacob M, Robert, Ollie 1, Faheem, Anil 2, Aneel 1
Early lead by GXFFC due to goal by Ollie. Good defending by Jacob M, goal shot by Anil good save by Thame goalie, followed up by goal by Anil. Good ball control by Jacob leads to goal. Several attempts at goal saved by Thame goalie. Eventually Anil scores again. Excellent ball control by Faheem followed by shot in to top corner, goal. 5-0 at half time. Good passing around goal area results in goal by Aneel. Good shot by Jacob saved by goalie, Jacob injured and comes off to recover.
Fixture List
Key :
GXC = GX Common (area opposite duck pond)
P = Packhorse Pitch
F = Fulmer in front of Tennis Courts
1/2 = Fulmer mini soccer pitches
3 = Fulmer main pitch
16.09.07
9.30 – Risborough/Thame (1/2)
23.09.07
Flackwell Heath (away)
30.09.07
Aston Clinton (away)
7.10.07
Bye
14.10.07
Bourne End (away)
4.11.07
9.30 – Flackwell Heath (1/2)
11.11.07
13.00 – Stokenchurch (away)
18.11.07
11.30 – Chesham United (1/2)
25.11.07
10.30 – Bedgrove Dynamos (away)
2.12.07
9.30 – Chalfont St Peter (1/2)
9.12.07
10.00 – Wingrave (away) (on) & Marlow Town (away) (postponed)
16.12.07
11.00 – Penn & Tylers Green (1/2)
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
6.1.08
9.30 – Training GX Common
13.1.08
10.30 – Crendon Corinthians (away)
20.1.08
10.00 – Thame Boys (away)
27.1.08
9.30 – Bucks CC (1/2)
**3.2.08*
Chesham United (away)
10.2.08
11.30 – Marlow Royals (1/2)
17.2.08
HALF TERM
24.2.08
tba
2.3.08
Chalfont St Peter (away)
9.3.08
9.30 – Aylesbury Athletic (1/2)
16.3.08
9.30 – Downley D (1/2)
23.3.08
EASTER SUNDAY
30.3.08
Risborough Rangers (away)
