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Season 2023-24
Newsletter No. 25

March 29, 2024

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Happy Easter

Happy Easter from all at FOBG

 


Yellow Vets beware - British Summer Time

British Summer Time starts this weekend so the clocks move FORWARD one hour this Sunday morning. Don't be late for your game!


Weekend round-up: 23/24 March - Colts reach a cup final!

The First XI's recent poor run continued with a 4-2 defeat away to Stansfeld O&B Club in the league. Ed Williamson and Kalum Daini were on the scoresheet.

The Second XI were beaten 3-0 at home by Sporting Club Beckenham in the semi-finals of the Queen Mary Cup. The two sides will meet again twice more this season, in the league and the final of the Ron Pope Cup, the date of which has still to be arranged.

The Saturday Vets had no game scheduled; however they have been awarded the points from their 1-1 draw away to Warlingham Super Vets who were found to have played an ineligible player. Ben Tomkins' side now find themselves top of a very closely contested table.

The Sunday XI also had a free week but there was action for all our other Sunday sides.

The Red Vets were beaten by a very fit Bellingham Vets at Farrow Fields, going down 6-2. Jay Gasson and Paul Tanton were on target.

The Yellow Vets emerged 3-2 winners over Reigate Priory Vets at home. Dave Rose, Danny Mullins and George Kleanthous found the net. George reported "We came from a goal down twice to win and in a really competitive game against a good football side.".

The Colts reached the final of Selkent Cup One with a convincing 4-1 home win against Phoenix Sports Pumas. John Phillips hit a hat-trick. He seems to relish cup matches, as seven of his season's tally of eight goals have come in cup ties. Harley Lee was the other scorer. The final will be on Saturday 20 April, at a time still to be determined.

The Under 13s had a good 3-0 away league win against Greenways Aces with a double from Harry Lauder taking him to 42 goals for the season. Chaz Favata contributed the other goal.


Dave Edwards stands down

Dave Edwards has decided to stand down as FOBG Sports Club Chairman after more than twenty years in the post. He will remain as Chairman until the club's AGM in November with  Steve Viner deputising for him in meetings. Dave has said that finding the time to devote to FOBG has become increasingly difficult but he will be around to offer advice whenever required. 

The Sports Club handles all the Guild's off-pitch business, including the infrastructure of the ground, utilities contracts etc.

We would like to put on record our thanks and appreciation to Dave for steering us through a busy period for the club, not least the Covid outbreak, and leaving us in such a strong position going forward.


Players Wanted

We are currently looking for players to strengthen our Saturday First XI and Second XI squads.

If you or somemone you know is interested, please email: mailbox@fobgfc.org


Got an injury or niggle?

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Their therapists have worked and at professional and semi-professional football level. All Guild players receive £5 off every treatment session with them. More information can be seen on their website www.jonwsportsinjury.co.uk but please feel free to contact them to discuss any needs.

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Jon W Sports Injury has clinics in Orpington and Bromley (Hayes). They also provide virtual clinics and have a wealth of information on their website. They operate flexible working hours to allow for after school/work appointments. They can be contacted at jonwsportsinjury@hotmail.co.uk or on 07825 835305.


Our Social Media

As well as our website, we have an official presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.  In addition, most of our nine teams have their own Twitter accounts.

Follow us on social media:
 
Facebook: fobgfc
 
Instagram: fobgfc
 
Twitter: 
@fobgfc (official, including First XI); 
 
@fobg_reserves (Second XI);
 
@fobg_sunday_1st (Sunday XI);
 
YouTube: FOBGFC Kent.
 
Website: www.fobgfc.org

Games played
Saturday 23rd March 2024
Kent County League
Division 2 West
Stansfeld O&B Club Reserves
First XI
 
Ed Williamson, Kalum Daini
4 - 2
Queen Mary Cup
Semi-final
Second XI
Sporting Club Beckenham
 
0 - 3
Saturday Vets
No fixture
 
-
Games played
Sunday 24th March 2024
Sunday XI
No fixture
 
-
Friendly
Red Vets
Jay Gasson, Paul Tanton
Bellingham Vets
 
2 - 6
Friendly
Yellow Vets
Dave Rose, Danny Mullins, George Kleanthous (pen.)
Reigate Priory Vets
 
3 - 2
Selkent Cup One
Semi-final
Colts
John Phillips 3, Harley Lee
Phoenix Sports Pumas
 
4 - 1
Kent Youth League
U13C
Greenways Aces
Under 13s
 
Harry Lauder 2, Chaz Favata
0 - 3
Indigo Shield
Quarter-final
Under 11s
Athenaeum Rye
 
-
Selkent League
U8D Navy
South Darenth Whites
Under 8s
 
-
Fixtures for
Saturday 30th March 2024
First XI v.
Orpington
Away at: 
 
Comp: 
Kent County League Division 2 West
Kick off: 
2:45  Meet: 1:45
 
Squad to be advised by team manager(s)
Team manager(s): Manager: Paul Eddleston: 07887 563852<br>Paul.Eddleston@hrp.org.uk
Referee: Dave Hooker
Second XI v.
No fixture
Saturday Vets v.
No fixture
Fixtures for
Sunday 31st March 2024
Sunday XI v.
No fixture
Red Vets v.
No fixture
Yellow Vets v.
Sanatogen Vets
Away at: 
 
Comp: 
Friendly 
Kick off: 
10:30  Meet: 9:30
 
Squad to be advised by team manager(s)
Team manager(s): Manager: George Kleanthous: Email: george@absolute-applications.com; Mobile: 07703 486169
Woodside v.
XLP
Away at: 
 
Comp: 
OBDSFL Division Two
Kick off: 
10:30  Meet: 
 
Squad to be advised by team manager(s)
Team manager(s):
Colts v.
No fixture
Under 13s v.
No fixture
Under 11s v.
No fixture
Under 8s v.
No fixture