This was an excellent weekend with the Dragons mostly winning, lead by the Firsts and the U12 Girls who won the most thrilling of matches. The Firsts beat AVA 4-1 away. A much better performance this week with the Dragons clinical in front of goal. The cherry on top would have been a clean sheet…
It was the older boys and girls’ youth teams that lead the way this week: The Under 17 Boys beat Highgate and Muswell Hill 4-2 on penalties at home in the Middlesex Cup. The Dragons conceded early but, following their Coaches’ instructions, started to use their speed against Muswell’s slow backline. Two goals were the…
A fantastic weekend! The Firsts won again as did all the Girls’ teams: First a word about finance. We register players regardless of whether they contribute to the costs of running the Club. The Coaches are not told who donates so every player is treated the same. It costs around £250/player per season which many…
A great result for the Firsts to keep our spirits high and hopes of promotion realistic. The Firsts beat undefeated League leaders Clapton Community 1-0 at home. Despite a slow start in the first half, the Dragons dramatically improved in the second to grind out a well deserved three points. The Dragons v Clapton fixture is becoming somewhat of a frontpage…
An exciting week but with fewer games due to half term: The Firsts drew 2-2 with Sarratt away in the Anagram Cup and then lost on penalties. The Dragons dominated to lead 2-2 and then hit the post rather than make it an unassailable 3-0. Sarratt proceeded to attack with energy and venom but only…
The weather has mostly been kind leaving Dragons everywhere looking forward to the bracing sharpness of winter: The Firsts beat OIR 6-3 away. An outstanding first 45 minutes saw the Dragons totally dominate, ending the half 3-0 up. A different attitude in the 2nd half allowed OIR to get back into the game. The Dragons soaked up the pressure and…
This was a mixed week for the Dragons with the Firsts holding their own leaving the younger teams to bang in the goals. The Firsts drew 1-1 at home to Kodak. The Dragons were rather disappointed to draw rather than build on their momentum from last week’s Cup win. They fought well for the point and will…
A mostly successful weekend bookended by the First Team recording the most satisfying of wins and at the lower end of the age range the U12 Boys scoring a remarkable 19 goals: The Firsts beat Clapton Community FC 2-1 at home in the Premiership Cup. This was the most satisfying of wins as Clapton had unexpectedly…
The Season has well and truly started with only the Under 11 Boys to left to have their first match. The U12 Boys walloped London Eagles 7-2 at home in their first League match. Put simply by the Manager, “a first victory in a long time.” The squad basked in the sunlight enjoying the moment. The…
The Queen set an example of Pressing On and that is what we will do. It took steely determination to conduct her audience with Liz Truss on the Tuesday before finally laying down to rest only two days later. She may have reflected on her first audience with Churchill as she shared pleasantries with her last, as she must have suspected, prime…