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…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsI am sure you are enjoying putting your footballing feet up in this heat, but we thought it would help to put some dates in our footballing diaries: The Senior Teams have been training over the summer and look forward to their matches which start before the those of the Youth teams Our Youth training…
DetailsEven as I email teams of Dragons are busy rewriting the annual Summer Soccer School Quiz answers – no longer is “1966” the answer to the perennial question “When did England last win a Major Soccer Championship?” The Lionesses beat Germany at Wembley in the Euro 2-1 in Extra time. The historically minded feared the worst when Germany equalised and the game…
DetailsSoccer Schools – for Boys & Girls – Current & New Players DAY ONE: Saturday 23 July at Holland Park (Sports field)11.00am to 1.00pm for 9 & 10 & 11 year olds2.00pm to 4.00pm for 13 & 14 year oldsIn collaboration with the Royal Borough of Kensington & ChelseaDAYS TWO to FIVE: at Kensington Memorial Park (St…
DetailsSoccer Schools – for Boys & Girls – Current & New Players DAY ONE: Saturday 23 July at Holland Park (Sports field)11.00am to 1.00pm for 9 & 10 & 11 year olds2.00pm to 4.00pm for 13 & 14 year oldsIn collaboration with the Royal Borough of Kensington & ChelseaDAYS TWO to FIVE: at Kensington Memorial Park (St…
DetailsHelp! This is the last financial appeal of the season. If you enjoyed the football but have not found time to contribute, please help. As an inducement to those contributing £250 or over during the season you will be invited to the Supporters’ Reception on Wednesday 20 July. It’s fine if you cannot afford it but if you can please help – any amount, however small, is greatly appreciated. It cost…
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