With the weather being as unpredictable as our results we held our first international fixtures this season:

The U11 Boys and the U13 Boys both won matches against a touring side from Chicago, USA. The U11 Boys won 4-0 to extend their winning run in all competitions to five matches and the U13 Boys won 6-2 in a dominant display after a quick turnaround from their weekend fixture. Both games were entertaining and played in good spirit. It is the first time that any of the Dragons’ Boys teams have beaten travelling American counterparts so celebrations all round.

The Firsts just lost 1-2 away to Kodak. Football is a labour of love. To play on a muddy pitch, in driving winds and frozen rain, players must love football! As a result of the conditions the game was ugly and random. Kodak, a team lower in table, were able to get a result against the 10 Dragons who for long periods outplayed them.

The Blues had no game.

The Old Dragonians narrowly lost 2-3 at home to Newton City. Both teams served up a great match considering the conditions. The Dragons opened the scoring as their Midfielder rifled a shot past Newton’s GK and increased their lead just before half time. With Newton City playing with the wind in the second half, they piled on the pressure to grab three goals and snatch the points away from the Dragons.

The U17 Girls drew 3-3 to Bloomsbury at home. The Dragons took to the field with 9 players and finished the match with 8 players due to injuries against Bloomsbury who had a full squad. Undeterred, the Dragons played on the front foot and were 3-0 up by the break. The second half saw Bloomsbury make some heavy handed challenges and were overly physical which resulted in the heroic Dragons’ keeper having to leave the field injured. The wind picked up and the Dragons were pegged back and conceded 3 poor goals but know they could – and almost did – win the game.

The U15 Girls and the U14 Girls had no games.

The U12 Girls lost 1-2 to St Josephs away. A good first half performance from the Dragons but ultimately they didn’t take their chances in front of goal.

The new U11 Boys game to St Josephs away was postponed.

The U12 Boys beat Brent United 3-1 away. The Dragons came through a frustrating first half playing against strong winds. They then took full advantage when the teams swapped sides as a long-range shot danced through the air to open the scoring.

The U13 Boys Red lost 2-4 at home to St Lawrence. In a mid-table scrap the Dragons knew the three points would lift them more comfortably into the upper half of the division. They played well but despite scoring a brace St Lawrence bagged twice as many this time around.

The U13 Boys White just lost 3-4 at home to Larkspur Rovers. The Dragons can be proud of their performance in difficult stormy conditions against a strong Larkspur team currently sitting third in the League. To take Larkspur all the way to the line and nearly clinch not just a point but a win is testament to the bravery of the squad.

The U14 Boys lost to Southall Athletic away. A third loss in a row against Southall that the Dragons have not yet managed to beat – they eventually will!

The U15 Boys had no game.

The U16 Boys lost 3-5 at home to Challenger Youth. Playing in horrendous conditions, the Dragons made the most of the high winds and were well deserved leaders going into halftime. In the second half the Dragons were against the wind, which had grown in strength, and unfortunately went down 3-5.

The U18 Boys had no game.

The U10 Boys trained in preparation for the League.

A mixed week with some great performances as the winter weather bites:

The U17 Girls had no game.

The U15 Girls beat Alexandra Park 3-0 at home. This was a great win for the Dragons who persevered against the fast-playing Alexandra Park. They held their nerve right to the end which paid dividends as they recorded a decisive win.

The U14 Girls lost to Barnet Nightingales away. The Dragons were three down by half time in a difficult away fixture but carried on fighting with the reward of a goal in the second half.

The U12 Girls had no game.

The new U11 Boys won a fantastic 4-2 victory against Ruislip Town at home. Ruislip are particularly physical and often show signs of disgraceful behaviour. The Dragons however refused to be cowed and pulled out all their footballing stops to give a top rate performance and come out the deserved winners.

The U12 Boys beat Pro FA 2-1 at home. The Dragons played well to get a comfortable 2-0 lead. Missed chances and a second half goal for Pro FA made the Dragons players and fans nervous as the match hurtled towards the end but they held on to win.

The U13 Boys Red lost 2-6 away to Ealing United. Another game this weekend where the scoreline did not reflect the closely contested and hard-fought game.

The U13 Boys White were awarded an automatic away win to Harrow St Marys who could not raise a side.

The U14 Boys beat Singh Sabha 6-0 at home. An emphatic victory – based on the score, the Manager declared, “Game, Set and Match!”

The U15 Boys lost 0-5 to Ealing United away with a scoreline that did not reflect the match. The Dragons were “all over Ealing”, to quote the Dragons Coach,  but they simply could not score. Ealing were the better side in the first half scoring four goals but the Dragons tore into them after the break – hitting the post; having a goal disallowed; being denied a clear penalty etc – the problem was that they just could not score. One of the unsolved mysteries of life.

The U16 Boys had no game.

The U18 Boys drew 4-4 with North London Stars at home. This was mostly a great performance from the Dragons. When NLS drew quickly ahead by two goals the Dragons fans thought “Here we go, another wobble is on the cards” . The players however decided they had had enough of wobbling; gritted their teeth and forced their way back into contention. Despite injuries, absences, and a goalie playing outfield the Dragons pushed, pressed and pulverised and were very unlucky not to score the decisive winner.

The Firsts lost 1-3 to Larkspur away in the Premier Division Cup. A tough Cup loss for the Firsts, to a team that were very happy to win saying “We have better players!” But you win when you get things right. The Dragons on the day got a lot wrong which is disappointing when they know they can do so much right! Focus now returns to the League and accumulating points before Christmas.

The Blues lost at home to Townsmead. The Blues had periods of good play leading to two goals, but Townsmead who are vying for the top of the League were too strong. The Dragons are searching for their first three points and will surely make that their target before the break.

The Old Dragonians beat London Tigers 5-4 away. This was a gripping nine-goal thriller that mesmerised the massed fans. The Dragons were elated to come away with a victory against their old foes.

The U10 Boys trained in preparation for the League.

Thank you everybody who donated last week to the club to ensure that any young person can join in our activities regardless of their financial circumstances. If you did not get around to donating please click the DONATE button. It was the Girls who shone this weekend: The Firsts drew 2-2 to local rivals Shepherd’s Bush away. It was a hard-fought draw with the Dragons having to come from behind. After starting well, SB dominated the attack to score twice. The Dragons were frustrated but knew they had the measure of SB and duly equalised. Staying in the game was key and the Dragons did just that by scoring a late equaliser. The feeling after was that they should have won. The Blues narrowly lost 1-2 to FC Sunbury away in Round 2 of the Divisional Cup. The Blues were looking for retribution after losing to FC Sunbury earlier this month. The Dragons were markedly improved this time but could not overcome Sunbury. There is yet a third chance in two weeks’ time in the League return leg. The Old Dragonians just lost 0-1 at home to Grove Park Rangers. The Dragons walked away from the game without a win because they were not clinical in front of goal, wasting eight clear cut chances that would surely have made for a comfortable three points. The Dragons eagerly await the reverse fixture so they can put the record straight and predict a riot in front of goal The U12 Girls beat St Josephs 7-0 at home in the Cup. A great performance from every single Dragon. While there is a little more to work on, and despite St Josephs putting up a good fight, the Dragons showed their mettle. The U14 Girls beat Ealing Trailfinders 8-3 at home. A triumphant win for the Dragons who trounced local rivals Ealing Trailfinders in front of home fans. Such is the quality of the Dragons that they were  annoyed that they had conceded three goals on their way to secure the three points.  The U17 Girls won 6-1 at home to Alexandra Park. The Dragons started the game with 9 players due to unavailability and transport problems. This however did not stop them as they put in their best performance of the season. Solid in defence, mesmerising on the counterattack, they were just too much for Alexandra Park who had a full complement of 5 subs. Whilst this was an amazing team performance, a special mention must go to to the lone Dragons forward who scored all 6 goals in a masterclass! The U11 Boys beat Pinner United 4-2 away. The Dragons took the field against the much bigger and more experienced opponents but carried on where they left off in their last outing. They dominated the early exchanges with the only criticism being they were wastefulness in front of goal. The deadlock was finally broken against the run of play and under very debatable circumstances. Clearly affected, the Dragons then conceded a second goal five minutes before halftime. A stern half time talk galvanised the young Dragons and they came out all guns blazing, outscoring Pinner to earn a well-deserved victory to extend their unbeaten run. The U12 Boys drew 0-0 in normal time to Kefa at home in the Cup and then won 2-1 on penalties. The Dragons were equal contributors to this entertaining draw in this cup tie where neither side could find the clinical finish to go ahead. In the end, goalkeeping heroics won the penalty shootout for the Dragons to send them into the next round. The U13 Boys Red lost at home to Pinner United. The Dragons were raring to go but found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline by the break. They played a much better second half and found the net as many times as Pinner had in the first, alas, Pinner also continued to score. The U13 Boys White were narrowly beaten 2-3 away to Bessingby Park. The Dragons showed a lot of heart to get back into the game after going 0-2 down. Unfortunately, bad reffing, that even a neutral would agree to, cost them getting something out of the game against top of the League Bessingby. The U14 Boys just lost 3-4 to Southall Athletic in the Cup. A tight game with both teams displaying their vast skill sets and attributes, but this time around the Dragons’ opponents were stronger. The U15 Boys lost 3-6 away to Wealdstone in the Second Round of the Middlesex Cup. The start for the Dragons was a bit of a shocker; before one could say “where can I find a parking space in Sidmouth Drive” they were 0-3 down. From then on it was a far better performance by the Dragons; they had pulled back to 1-3 by half time and then it was almost evens bar a couple of unfortunate slip ups towards the end. The U16 Boys lost to AEK away in the Cup. The Dragons had a rather patched up side for a trip to AEK FC. While the players cannot be faulted as they put in 110% effort, the Dragons came up short against last year’s Cup winners. The U18 Boys lost 1-5 at home against Chase Side Claret in the Second Round of the Middlesex Cup. The Dragons are almost the complete footballing article with everyone in the squad an accomplished player. Their weakness however is to indulge in the occasional wobble after a set back – a dangerous luxury at the standard they are now playing – it only takes a second to score a goal. For most of the match the Dragons matched Chase – a very good side who however needed no second invitation to pounce on an opportunity. There will come a time this season when an inner resilient steel will become firmly planted in every Dragons soul and then they will sweep to win after win. In the meantime, they need to remember “Wobbles Lead to Losses”   The U10 Boys trained in preparation for the League.

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This was the last weekend of half term so the teams are gradually returning to full strength:

The Firsts drew 3-3 to Hilltop in a home match that had to be  played away. This Local derby was an epic from start to finish. Hilltop took the lead with a wind assisted cross-come-shot which was cancelled out by the Dragons with an outstanding overhead kick. The second half was end to end as Hilltop scored again to make it 2-1. The Dragons quickly equalised from a set piece then scored another to take the lead for the first time. With minutes on the clock, Hilltop scored to tie the game.

The Blues lost 1-5 to FC Sunbury away. The Blues faced FC Sunbury in the League and this time came away with wounds to lick. Luckily, they have an immediate chance at retribution as they prepare themselves to play Sunbury again this weekend in the Cup.

The Old Dragonians lost 3-5 to Karakocan away in the Cup. A shocker of a first half from the Old Ds saw the Dragons five down at the break, with an Everest to climb.  The second half saw them come out fighting and with 10 mins to go had reduced Karakocan’s lead to two but alas time defeated them.

The U11 Boys beat Acton Ealing Whistlers 6-1 at home. This was a top performance from all the Dragons which included their first hattrick. The team has progressed in leaps and bounds since the beginning of the season.

The U12 Boys beat Ealing Trailfinders 4-0 at home. The Dragons dominated to leapfrog their opponents in the League. An excellent defensive performance created endless passing out moves in the Dragons’ favour.

The U13 Boys Red lost away to FC Marylebone. The Dragons travelled to top of the League Marylebone who have not lost a game this season. This was always going to be a tough match but the Dragons took some positives home – scoring twice.

The U13 Boys White lost 3-6 away to Brook House. The Dragons started well but alas tiredness lead to BH to scoring to make it 3-3 at half time. A ready supply of half time sustenance was not enough to top up their energy levels and the game got away from them.

The U14 Boys beat St Joseph’s 5-1 at home. A win so convincing that the Manager needn’t say more than just that, “A strong victory.”

The U15 Boys beat Bessingby Park Rangers 4-3 away.  Away matches in half term are always a challenge but the Dragons parents pulled together to make sure the team arrived at the right place and at the right time! The Dragons opened the scoring and from then on it was a ding dong battle to the final triumphant whistle.

The U16 Boys narrowly lost 2-3 to Pinnstars away. The Dragons’ unbeaten run came to an end this weekend so it is on to the next weekend to start another unbeaten run.

The U18 Boys just lost 3-4 away to Acton Ealing Whistlers in the Premiership. The match started late due to the Dragons Manager being chronologically challenged in one direction which saved those Dragons challenged in the opposite direction embarrassment. Half term, late flights and illness reduced the Dragons to a bare 11, but fine, players. It was then a close fought, competitive match throughout with AEW scoring in the last minute to win from an uncharacteristically scuffed kick.

The U10 Boys trained in preparation for the League.

All Youth Girls teams had no games scheduled over the half term break.

The Dragons pressed on playing over the half term break rather than playing safe and blocking the dates off. That way the players not away on holiday were mostly not also deprived from playing:

The Firsts were narrowly beaten 2-3 away by Staines Lammas Development in the second round of the MCFA Intermediate Cup. The theoretically ‘home’ but away fixture made trickier by having to share a changing room with the Blues and two opposition teams. Bad passing cost the Dragons the win they deserved. A frustrating day as the Dragons were the better team but were perhaps unsettled by the off-pitch environment.

The Blues lost to London Saracens away. A day to move past swiftly for the Blues who were also on the losing end of a set of circumstances that disrupted their pre-game prep.

The Old Dragonians just lost 1-2 at home to Sandgate in the Division Cup. A close cup tie where the Old Ds found themselves 0-2 down before getting a goal back just before halftime when the Dragons forward pounced on a loose pass to convert past the stranded Sandgate keeper. The second half was scoreless despite the Old Ds pressing for the equaliser their performance deserved.

The new U11 Boys lost to Hanwell away. The Dragons were down 1-3 at halftime and then recovered to be “all over Hanwell” for the first 25 minutes of the second half and it looked as if they would recover the match but alas they conceded twice in the final 5 minutes.

The U12 Boys beat Headstone Manor 4-1 away. The Dragons put on a dominant display, showing great determination and played smartly to navigate through Headstone’s defence.

The U13 Boys Red had no game.

The U13 Boys White drew 3-3 to Wealdstone at home. This was a great game against the current League leaders. All in all, a draw was a good result and the Dragons could have won right at the end. The Dragons never stopped battling and fully deserved their point.

The U14 Boys drew 1-1 to Hanwell Town away. Half terms present a different set of challenges with the Dragons goalkeepers away on holiday. The priority was to not gift Hanwell goals.  The resilient Dragons played to plan but frustratingly gave away a cheap goal late on. The Dragons then showed great determination to get the equaliser in the dying embers of the match and get out of Dodge with a point.

The U15 Boys did not play.

The U16 Boys were awarded an automatic home win to Blue Moon.

The U18 Boys lost to Wealdstone away. This, to put it mildly, was a difficult day for Dragon fans in the pleasant sunshine. The Dragons were depleted, not so much in numbers but more in leaders due to half term absences which exaggerated the difference between the two sides. The attraction, or challenge, of football  is that goals are scored in a second – in 90 minutes there are 5,400 seconds meaning that character and resilience can prove to be as important as footballing skills.

The U10 Boys trained in preparation for the League.

There were no Youth Girl games scheduled over the half term break..

The Firsts continued their unbeaten run whilst the U18 Boys won a cracker of a match to burst back into the footballing limelight:

The Firsts beat India Gymkhana 2-1 away. This was a good away win for the Dragons to keep their unbeaten run. The Dragons conceded first from a deflected goal but then rallied, showing glimpses of outstanding skill, one of which led to an IG player being sent off. An amazing free kick and a goal from free-flowing play gave the Dragons their well deserved win.

The Blues lost 2-4 at home to AFC Heathrow in the Second Round of the MCFA Junior Cup. This was a strong Dragons performance despite the result. With at times 9 players on the pitch this game was closer than it looks. The Dragons scored the best goal of the game which gave them a huge lift and that combined with their energetic work rate made the game competitive. In the final 10 minutes tiredness against superior numbers began to tell and the result got away from the Dragons.

The Old Dragonians had no game.

The U18 Boys beat Wealdstone 6-4 at home in the Middx Cup in a cracker of a match. The Dragons scored twice within the first 15 minutes but Wealdstone were far too good a team to let matters rest there – indeed they recovered with a vengeance to pull ahead 2-3 at half time; scoring on the way the best goal of the game from an overhead bicycle kick. The game oscillated excitingly back and forth to leave it 4-4 with 10 minutes to go. Wealdstone looked the more threatening with some fearing that the Dragons would fade as the seconds ticked by. They however rediscovered their steely determination to score and it was Wealdstone who wilted allowing the Dragons to score yet again and put the icing on the footballing cake. 

The U16 Boys beat Ickenham 9-2 at home in the Middx Cup. Yet another weekend of goals galore for the Dragons. They were made to wait for their first goal as Ickenham held on resolutely but once the first went in the game was only going one way. The Dragons eventual Player of the Match pocketed a tidy four goals

The U15 Boys just lost 1-2 to Ealing United at home. This was a much better performance again from the Dragons who dominated Ealing as they played uphill in the first half. The problem was that they just could not score whereas Ealing inexplicably did  – against the run of play. The second half was a close affair with the Dragons unlucky to miss a penalty, then score in the normal run of play. Alas, Ealing somehow managed to score the winner.

The U14 Boys lost 3-7 at home to Pinnstars. A disappointing result for the Dragons who suffered from the school half term with many players away. The Dragons who did turn up however can hold their heads high for putting in a commendable shift.

The U13 Boys Red lost 1-3 to Northwood away in the Middx Trophy. A drop in form for the Dragons who perhaps fell victim to their own recent success. The Dragons beat this same team convincingly last week in the League and underestimated them the second time around. A valiant effort in the last 30 minutes created plenty of chances including an absolute stunner of a goal, but the Dragons just couldn’t pull it back.

The U13 Boys White lost away to Wealdstone in the Middx Trophy. The Dragons gave it everything. Unfortunately, they came up against an opposition who took their chances more than the Dragons could.

The U12 Boys Middlesex Cup match against Omonia was postponed

The U11 Boys lost 3-5 to London Athletic at home. Whilst the scoreline shows a defeat, those who were present saw an awesome performance from the youngest Dragons. They must be one of the best attacking teams in the club and on another day would have doubled their goal tally. A few dubious offside and refereeing decisions contributed to 3 of the opposition goals but that said it was almost a faultless performance. There is a lot to come from this group.

The U10 Boys trained in preparation for the League.

There were no Youth Girl games during this halfterm.

The Dragons are cranking into gear to score more goals than their combined oppositions whilst holding their own against current League leaders. The 2024/5 season is shaping up well:

The Firsts drew 2-2 at home to League leaders Hayes and Hillingdon. The Dragons are improving week by week although the best is still to come. The Dragons’ opening goal was probably the best passage of football by either side. H&H replied with a rocket from a free kick. The Dragons then pulled ahead again but alas H&H equalised after sustained pressure. Interestingly HH were ruled offside repeatedly after goal mouth scrambles lead to HH scoring what proved to be disallowed goals. In these tight matches neutral competent linesmen are crucial.  This was a tight match where a draw was a fair result.

The Blues lost 1-3 away to unbeaten League leaders Kodak. The match was always going to be a challenge for the Blues playing away. They played valiantly and took positives from scoring away from home against such a ruthless team. 

The Old Dragonians just lost 1-2 at home to Pro FA Hammersmith. This was a tactical battle with two well matched teams. PFAH started strongly having the early chunk of possession and territory. As the Dragons grew into the match they suddenly conceded from a PFAH corner. The Dragons replied by mixing possession with occasional long balls to convert from a great cross to make the score 1-1. The game remained tight with PFAH grabbing another shock goal on a breakaway. The Old Ds hit the bar in the dying minutes to be denied a deserved draw.

The New U11 Boys away match against Belmont Bees was called off as the Bees could not raise a side. Three points to the Dragons.

The U12 Boys beat Harrow St Marys 4-2 away. The Dragons played well to recover from the early shock of going 0-1 down to take home all three points after fighting back to put daylight between them and HSM.

The U13 Boys Reds beat Northwood 8-3 at home. The Dragons took am early lead with two goals in the first 15 minutes but by half time Northwood United had pulled back to 2-2. The Dragons completely dominated the second half and ran riot in front of goal, with three players trying to complete a hatrick. This was a confident win for the Dragons.

The U13 Boys White beat Singh Sabha 5-1 away. What a performance! The Dragons never gave up and were rewarded with a massive win and their first three points of the season. The Dragons will get many more if they continue to put in performances like this.

The U14 Boys beat Singh Sabha 5-1 away. Another good performance from the Dragons who will have to develop some humility in order not to be overconfident in their next game. As their Coach said, “The best second half of the season so far where we executed the game plan to perfection and demonstrated great team spirit.”

The U15 Boys just lost to London Athletic 5-6 at home in an eleven-goal belter. This was a very much better performance from the Dragons who are getting over the shock of having been promoted two divisions. London Athletic had won their first three matches and so assumed that they would beat the Dragons with ease and that is how it looked for a while. The Dragons however finally kicked into gear and showed why they had won their division last season. A neutral observer would have judged a 5-5-draw to be a fair result as one of LA’s goals was scored after a clear handball.

The U16 Boys beat Forest United 6-0 at home. The Dragons started the game eager to get an early goal and their relentless pressure paid off. They created chance after chance and were 2-0 up at halftime. The second half continued in the same vein as they launched attack after attack to find another four goals. A solid job well done.

The U18 Boys lost 0-3 to Harrow United at home. This was a very much closer fought match than it might appear. The two sides were evenly matched for most of the game with the Dragons improving yet again from the previous week. The Dragons suffered a short wobble to concede rather more than planned before attacking Harrow’s goal and being unlucky not to score.

The U10 Boys trained in preparation for the League.

The U12 Girls lost away to Enfield Town. The Dragons played well and kept on going – they can hold their heads up high. This time around, they were unable to keep up with Ealing but will take the lessons learned.

The U14 Girls beat Ealing Trailfinders 3-2 away in the Cup. A great win for the Dragons in their first Cup test that will send a message to the rest of the competition that they are ready and willing to fight on both league and cup fronts.

The U15 Girls narrowly lost 3-5 away to Barnet Nightingales. An eventful game with big positives to take away. With a more sustained concentration, the Dragons may have been able to close the gap – practice makes perfect.

The U17 Girls were beaten by Broomwood at home in the Cup. Despite being a player light the Dragons more than matched the unbeaten Broomwood and were level 30 minutes in. Unable to play their way through a resolute defence, Broomwood tried a succession of long-range shots which eventually bore fruit 3 times before the half time whistle. Not deterred, the Dragons battled hard in the 2nd period but unfortunately conceded again. Despite the loss, a good defensive performance for long periods from the 10 Dragons.

A stormer of a week with the new U11 boys leading the way to win their first match.

The Firsts deservedly beat NPL in the Middlesex Cup away. This was a lovely day to play and on a decent pitch. Unfortunately NPL really were shockers and tried to intimidate and bully the Dragons into defeat. The situation was not helped by the Referee having no assisting officials. The Dragons went 2 goals down after mistakes but stuck at it to capitalise on NPL’s shocking behaviour being rewarded by justice being served and one player being  sent off and another being sinned binned. Parity was restored to 2-2 and it was on to penalties. The Dragons dominated with excellent keeping and composure on the ball. It is on to the next round!!

The Blues drew 3-3 with Elite FC at home.  The Dragons snatched a draw from the jaws of victory. The game oscillated from end to end but as the final minutes ticked away the Dragons were 3-2 up and one could sniff a win in the gentle breeze. Unfortunately Elite kept pressing and a bit of a muddle ended up with them scoring to draw just as the match ended.   

The U12 Girls lost 2-5 against Vicky Park Rangers at home.  This was a competitive match with the newly promoted Dragons conceding goals due to little mistakes rather than being outplayed. 

The U14 Girls beat Actonians 3-2 at home in the most thrilling of matches.  This was a very close fought game with the Dragons playing uphill in the second half  and leading until minutes from the end when the Actonians romped down the inviting slope to score and draw level. The Dragons refused to give up and, as the referee raised the whistle to his lips to signal full time, the Dragon scored to win to the rapturous cheers of the home fans.

The U17 Girls lost to  Limehouse. The Dragons had a depleted side due to illness but never the less fulfilled the fixture and acquitted themselves well.

The new U11 Boys beat  Princes Park 4-0 to win their first ever home game. This resounding victory was built on a calm but tough defence combined with clinical finishing. That the Dragons could record such an impressive result in only their second ever game bodes well for the future. It would even have been 5-0, but for a particularly zealous Princess Park  linesman.

The U12 Boys just lost 1-2 to  Hanwell. The Dragons played well but they just could not get the ball into the back of Hanwell’s net despite creating myriad opportunities. Nevertheless, a good game.

The U13 Boys Reds match against Titans away was brought to an untimely halt. The underlying problem was probably that the Dragons have had a marvellous start to the season which the Titans were determined to bring to a halt at any cost.

The U13 Boys whites lost 2-7 to Acton Ealing Whistlers away. The Dragons are a new formed team so were always  bound to take a little time to get into the footballing swing.

The U14 Boys walloped London Athletic 7-1 at home. The Dragons really are a very good, well coached and managed team which are reflected in their excellent results.   This was another good win for the Dragons.

The U15 Boys lost away to LPOSSA. The Dragons are not their footballing best at the moment. They became used to cruising to a win after win last season to secure a well earned promotion. The challenge this season is to face up to the challenge.

The U16 Boys beat Challenger 2-1 away in the most pleasing of results. Historians will remember that last season Challenger’s coach refereed the same match badly which gave analysts much to ponder on.  It was particularly pleasing to play them again so early in the season and come away with a win.

The U18 Boys lost away 0-4 to Middlesex Cup Winners Brentham. The Dragons actually played well but were still a little rusty in this their second match of the season. It was unfortunate that they had been awarded a walk over win last weekend as the extra playing time would have been invaluable. 

The U10s trained in preparation for next season

It was the U14 Boys who lead from the front this week with their massive win:

The First’s away match v Pitshanger Dynamo was called off due to a waterlogged pitch

The Blues were awarded a win in Round 1 of the Middlesex Cup as Economicals FC could not raise a team

The Old Dragonians had no scheduled match

The U18 Boys were awarded 3 points as Regents Park FC could not raise a team

The U16 Boys beat Harrow United 6-2 at home in a splendid match. The Dragons got off to a great start and had plumped three goals in before the home fans had hardly settled in their seats. Harrow did their best and were rewarded with a couple of goals. The Dragons went on to score another three with the fifth being, in the words of the Dragons Coach “the goal showed what playing simple football as a team can produce and was one of the best team goals I have seen”

The U15 Boys lost 0-4 to Kodak at home. The Dragons were disappointed but there is a long way to go and early setbacks are character building. It’s easy to be cheerful when winning – true strength of character shows through when times are tough.

The U14 Boys walloped West Drayton 8-1 away. This was a tremendous display from the Dragons in only their second match of the season. They had clearly blown off the footballing cobwebs which were still hanging around last week to burst into form this weekend.

The U13 Boys Reds beat Ealing Utd 5-3 at home. The Dragons had a good first half and were 2-0 up at the break. Ealing pulled back to 2-2 before the Dragons really got into their footballing groove to run away clear winners.

The U13 Boys Whites lost 1-3 to Northfields at home. The Dragons are finding their footballing feet and were pleased to win the second half 1-0 after being 0-3 down at half time.

The U12 Boys lost 1- 3 away to London Athletic. The Dragons on the whole played well and away matches are always difficult at the beginning of the season. The Dragons downfall was to be caught three times in counter attacks.

The U11 Boys played Harrow St Mary away in their first ever match. The Dragons made history by donning the original shirts and striding out to play this veteran side who had been playing together for years. The Dragons lost the first half and then drew 3-3 in the second. Their speed of learning is almost meteoric and bodes well for the future.

The U10s trained in preparation for entering the League

There were no Girls Teams matches.

The Firsts lead the way with a thrilling win whilst the U15 Girls piled on the goals:

The Firsts beat Camden and Islington at home in a 9-goal thriller in a roller coaster. The Dragons dominated with a new starting front line that took them to a seemingly comfortable 3-0 lead. The Dragons were then harshly reminded of the realities of football when they gave away a penalty to allow C&I back into the game. The roller coaster ride started with C&I scoring a stunner to be followed by more, despite great saves from the Dragons keeper, to level the score at 4-4. It was a tense watch for Dragon fans from the stands but their new found potency up front found the edge to grab a well fought winner.

The Blues lost 1-3 to Southall Athletic away. This was an improved performance from the Dragons who should soon be back at the level they finished at last season when they won a whole string of matches.

The Old Dragonians just lost 2-3 to Chiswick Celtic away. The ODs were made to pay for not converting their chances after leading twice, both scores from long range efforts. The Dragons failed to put CC away and a 5 min spell saw CC score with a couple of fine strikes to take the lead. The Dragons tried to get a equaliser but hitting the post late on was the closest they got.

The U12 Girls lost at home to Enfield Town. Despite giving it their all, the Dragons just couldn’t keep up with Enfield who were the more ferocious team on the day

The U14 Girls did not play.

The U15 Girls beat Islington 6-2 at home. This was an absolute blinder first win of the season for the Dragons who played amazingly well against an old adversary. The Dragons are a fiery, fierce and skilful team who will contest everything this season. Much to look forward to.

The U17 Girls lost 2-5 away to Brent Schools. This was a frustrating day for the Dragons. The squad was depleted with late drop outs which meant they took to the field with 10 players. It was a fantastic effort by the 10 players but Brent Schools squad of 16 players meant they could refresh at crucial times and ultimately this proved decisive as fatigue finally caught up with the Dragons.

The U12 Boys beat Northfields United 3-0 at home. A good performance from the Dragons who dominated throughout. In the end, 3-0  was a generous scoreline for Northfields and if the Dragons had held their runs better – or indeed if the offside rule had not been invented  – the score would have been far less flattering for Northfields.

The U13 Boys Red beat Belmont Bees 2-1 away. The Dragons worked really hard to get the result after conceding a penalty late in the game which handed BB a way back in. These young Dragons however never stopped believing in themselves and ensured that their first game of the season was also their first win.

The U13 Boys White narrowly lost 3-4 to Hanwell Town away. What a game! End to end throughout, with a great performance from the Dragons who deserved something only to concede in the last few minutes.

The U14 Boys lost 3-5 away to Southall Athletic. As the Dragons’ Coach said “We lost but we were not defeated” The Dragons know they need to up their game in the higher division, but a huge shout out to a new player, on his debut, scoring a delightful bicycle kick which flew into the top corner of the goal.

The U15 Boys lost to Inv3ntive away.  Seldom had the Dragons travelled so far and played so late. The Dragons were let down by players pulling out late leaving them with a bare 11. An Inv3ntive parent refereed but, contrary to expectations, handled the game and an ugly incident well. He correctly sent off an Inv3ntive player for  a dangerous tackle that lead to a Dragons player leaving the pitch. This should have left the Dragons with 11 against 10 but with no substitutes it remained 10 v 10 and so they  lost. It is early days.

The U16 Boys were beaten by Regent’s Park 0-2 away. A game of two halves. In the first, the teams were evenly matched with both sides unable to make the most of the few chances created. When the Referee awarded RP two penalties there was some scepticism in the Dragon ranks as it left them 0-2 down at halftime.  The Dragons dominated in the second period but just could not score

The U18 Boys lost in the Premiership to Brentham, last season’s Middlesex Cup Winners. Brentham only conceded 3 goals last season so they were shocked when the Dragons opened the scoring with a tremendous goal. The Dragons right midfielder charged up the wing to send a superb cross which found the leaping head of his teammate. It really was a beautiful goal. Brenthan were a very good side and the Dragons, this early in the season, were just not able to continue to play at their best, which they needed to do, and so lost.

The U11 and U10 Boys trained in preparation for the League.