Weekend Round-up: 15/16 March

No results on Saturday for varying reasons.

The First XI were involved in a tense league match away to Dulwich Village when the referee called time after 90 minutes with the score at 2-2. It was unclear whether he had blown for full-time or abandoned the match but it transpired to be the latter. We wait to see the league's decision on the game. Our goals were scored by Chris MCGinty and Chris Gottwalles.

The Second XI again could not field a team for their trip to AFC Oldsmiths in the league; we are making plans to help manager Jez Allen for the rest of the season to ensure this does not happen again.

The Saturday Vets had no scheduled fixture.

The Sunday XI were denied a game when The Manor could not field a team for their trip to Farrow Fields in the league. Vince Wray's side play their President's Charity Cup semi-final against FC Elmstead at Coombe Wood School on Sunday. 

The Sunday Second XI played a league double header away to Crockenhill. They came away with four points following a goalless draw and a 1-0 win, courtesy of an Alex Mason strike.

The Red Vets went down 5-3 defeat against a youthful Catford Wanderers Vets at the Wanderers' ground, despite a hat-trick from Steve Shippey.

The Yellow Vets beat Greenwich Challenge Vets 5-1 at home. The scorers were Jack Loizou (2), Dimitri Loizou, Kypros Michael and Jordan Brown.

The Under 14s Boys drew 2-2 away to Lewisham Borough Community in the league. The goals came from Harry Clark and an own goal.

The Under 12s Mustangs surpisingly lost 1-0 away to FC Elmstead Bantams in the league.

The Under 9s Stallions and Under 8s Foals both had fixtures. FA guidelines prevent us from giving the scores or scorers.

Be ringside with Alex (virtually or physically)!

Sunday Second XI player Alex Mason will be participating in a charity boxing match in aid of CASPA on 5 April in an Ultra White Collar Boxing event at the Westcroft Leisure Centre in Carshalton. CASPA (Community Autistic Support, Pride and Advocacy) is a local charity that has been providing invaluable support and enriching experiences to autistic individuals and their families since 2002. 

Please support Alex if you can. His JustGiving page tells his story.

You can learn all about white collar boxing and purchase tickets HERE.

Vets keeper needed

Sevenoaks Charity Cup (Senior section)

We have had confirmation that the Sevenoaks Cup Final, FOBG First XI v. Aylesford, will be played on Good Friday 18 April (kick off 2pm) at Green Court Sports Club

We will announce ticket details in due course.

Farnborough Social Club - Parking

Please note that Farnborough Social Club (NOT FOBG!) now have their car park controlled by an ANPR system. If you park there and are not registered, you could receive a fine of £150. It may be possible to buy a day permit from their bar.

Run, Pearcey, run!

Under 12s Mustangs joint manager Neil Pearce will be running in the London Marathon on 27 April for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

It is a fantastic cause dear to the heart of FOBG. Please read his story HERE and contribute whatever you can.

We wish Neil all the best with his training and of course the race itself. He knows he won't be looking quite so happy after 20 miles but it will be worth it!

Nanny Smith's Deli

The club would like to thank local business Nanny Smith’s Deli for becoming the new supplier of the Vets food on a Saturday and Sunday, and we thank Saturday Vets manager Ben Tomkins for brokering the deal.

To date, Rose has supplied ‘Platters of Joy’ for the Vets home team and their opponents. And very well they have gone down indeed with compliments from all away teams every week, along with the Guild Vets players.

Nanny Smith's Deli are also Club sponsors, who proudly support our Under 12 Mustangs junior side.

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