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Ringmer could not match Three Bridges’ goalscoring feats in the league but still managed an emphatic 4-1 victory over Oakwood to go back to the top of County League division one.
Monday 27 October 2008
No 18 RFC NEWSLETTER
I hear through David Ruffles that depending on other results it looks like the Philippine national side may be out of their competition so I would assume that the Greatwich brothers may soon be back with us. We’ve not been able to pick up too much info on Simon but Chris scored for his side the other day. It sounds like they are having a good time.
And our reserves had a good time on Saturday too. This squad have been unfortunate not to have picked up wins in their league programme this term and with Neil Thorneycroft away it was left to Kev Wood and Geoff McTiffin to take the team through the day. First, thanks to Geoff who came forward to help manage/coach/support the squad. Then a special word of thanks to Louis Brown who stepped in to be the keeper for the day after no less than 3 club keepers said they couldn’t play. And from this they won 1-4 to take 3 points and lift off the foot of the Premier Reserve league. Next week our rezzies play Crawley Down Reserves away and this one is another six pointer with Crawley Down sitting one place above.
I want some help with some things. I’m looking for people to go to the ground during the week (anytime) and clear the dugouts out of bottles tape etc. Then take a look in the stand and if there’s fish and chip boxes, cans of beer or bottles can you just pick them up and put them into the bins I have put there. This is one of those jobs that you can do - people often ask if they can do anything and this would help a lot. I’ll come around and clear the bins if someone just does the first bit. Thanks. I’ll leave it to you then.
For the first time in weeks, we have no game on Tuesday night so the first team squad will train at the club, 7pm till 9pm – this is for first team squad players only. No training at Falmer on Tuesday night. On Thursday night we are having an “in-house” game for 18s players not playing and reserve players too. All management and coaches will be there and you’re expected to come if selected.
As I said earlier, the reserves play away at Crawley Down next Saturday and our front side take on Pagham. We beat Pagham in some cup or the other earlier in the season 4-0 I think it was. To be fair I thought the ref had an absolute mare in this game and 4 goals probably flattered us but nevertheless I thought we were worthy winners overall, although I know that Gary Block’s fellas will think otherwise. We look forward to Gary, his team and vocal supporters coming back to the Caburn and a great game of football. 3pm ko on this one.
Our first team returned back to the top of the Sussex County League on Saturday dispatching Oakwood 4-1. I thought it was a fair result as Oakwood struggled to stay with the pace of the game. On the Tuesday prior to this we took on the might of Horsham Town in the Sussex Senior Cup and unfortunately we lost the game 1-2. Our performance on that night was nothing short of superb and we saw our squad play with exuberance and vitality normally associated with sides that play full-time and for serious money.
We don’t do or have either but we play like we do sometimes. See you during the week.
Thursday 23 October 2008
Crumplin leaves Crawley Down to take reins at Redhill
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For those who remember him
Crawley Down say they are "disappointed" after John Crumplin agreed to take the managerial reins at Redhill.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion player joined the Anvils in the summer but has decided to leave them after just a few months in charge.
He will replace Stuart McIntyre, who resignation as
For those who remember him
Crawley Down say they are "disappointed" after John Crumplin agreed to take the managerial reins at Redhill.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion player joined the Anvils in the summer but has decided to leave them after just a few months in charge.
He will replace Stuart McIntyre, who resignation as
Tuesday 21 October 2008
County Round Up 18/10/08
By Howard Griggs » The Argus
Paul Faili is not getting carried away despite seeing his Three Bridges side go top of the table.
Bridges took over at the summit after beating previous leaders Ringmer 2-0 in a cracking game at the Jubilee Field thanks to goals from Carl Dunk and Dean Wright.
Paul Faili is not getting carried away despite seeing his Three Bridges side go top of the table.
Bridges took over at the summit after beating previous leaders Ringmer 2-0 in a cracking game at the Jubilee Field thanks to goals from Carl Dunk and Dean Wright.
Monday 20 October 2008
No 17 RFC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Last Tuesday our front side went to Lingfield for a big mid week test and we came away sharing the points. I think that if we’d not lost Jo Tubon with a shoulder injury and if we had had Ryan able to start, we may have taken all three points - but I’m not taking anything away from Lingfield - they have ex AFC Wimbledon players and the majority of their players have played at Ryman level. A good game though and we played some good stuff which kept us top of the County League.
That lofty position was not maintained on Saturday however when we met the second place side Three Bridges. Despite our majority possession for probably an hour, we were unable to convert - Bridges winning the game 2-0. We’ll all be disappointed at this loss but I think we’d be wise to remember that Three Bridges are as good as we’ll meet this term and they are in good form at the moment winning their last six games. At the start of the season many people who know about these things tipped them to win the title - these were the same people I hasten to add that said we were dead cert for relegation.
So we now sit in second place and about five wins from safety. On Tuesday we play a game that’ll have no bearing on our league status when we entertain Horsham from the Ryman League in the Sussex Senior Cup. This is a 7.15 ko so a meet at 6pm sharp will be essential. If you are coming to watch, I understand that Horsham are likely to bring a strong fan base so if you wanna park get there early.
Our reserves lost to some mob in the Vernon Wentworth Cup on Saturday. Before we all jump on our high horse and bark on about the fact that it would have perhaps been more appropriate to field a “more experienced” line up, let me say that we selected no fewer than 5 first team squad players before we realised that you cannot play players that have, in total, played more than 8 first team games. So we had to change it completely. What we are doing playing games like that I dunno. Why don’t we all agree that we are all gonna work hard to put things right with this squad - there’s more and more quality coming in.
I have to report that we are pulling our 18s out of the County Youth section. As a big supporter of football development you’ll all know that I take it pretty personally when I’m forced to make this call. I’m not gonna detail all the reasons why in this newsletter as I feel its more appropriate to give all the reasons to the directors and the trustees first of all. Suffice to say that the majority of 18s will get opportunities at some stage in the senior set up. If I am involved with Ringmer next term then of course with the Development centre we obviously will be running our 18s again.
Next Saturday our reserves are away to Southwick and our front side are at home to Oakwood. Deb will text you to notify you of your involvement.
I hope to see as many of you as possible on Tuesday night.
That lofty position was not maintained on Saturday however when we met the second place side Three Bridges. Despite our majority possession for probably an hour, we were unable to convert - Bridges winning the game 2-0. We’ll all be disappointed at this loss but I think we’d be wise to remember that Three Bridges are as good as we’ll meet this term and they are in good form at the moment winning their last six games. At the start of the season many people who know about these things tipped them to win the title - these were the same people I hasten to add that said we were dead cert for relegation.
So we now sit in second place and about five wins from safety. On Tuesday we play a game that’ll have no bearing on our league status when we entertain Horsham from the Ryman League in the Sussex Senior Cup. This is a 7.15 ko so a meet at 6pm sharp will be essential. If you are coming to watch, I understand that Horsham are likely to bring a strong fan base so if you wanna park get there early.
Our reserves lost to some mob in the Vernon Wentworth Cup on Saturday. Before we all jump on our high horse and bark on about the fact that it would have perhaps been more appropriate to field a “more experienced” line up, let me say that we selected no fewer than 5 first team squad players before we realised that you cannot play players that have, in total, played more than 8 first team games. So we had to change it completely. What we are doing playing games like that I dunno. Why don’t we all agree that we are all gonna work hard to put things right with this squad - there’s more and more quality coming in.
I have to report that we are pulling our 18s out of the County Youth section. As a big supporter of football development you’ll all know that I take it pretty personally when I’m forced to make this call. I’m not gonna detail all the reasons why in this newsletter as I feel its more appropriate to give all the reasons to the directors and the trustees first of all. Suffice to say that the majority of 18s will get opportunities at some stage in the senior set up. If I am involved with Ringmer next term then of course with the Development centre we obviously will be running our 18s again.
Next Saturday our reserves are away to Southwick and our front side are at home to Oakwood. Deb will text you to notify you of your involvement.
I hope to see as many of you as possible on Tuesday night.
Monday 13 October 2008
No 16 RFC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
They state that our “bubble has burst” on the Nomad site and that its all over at the Caburn. They blag on that we’ve lost 5 out of our last 7?? I might get a bit carried away (sometimes deliberately) and go on about winning the County one title. In reality, the truth is that in this season of political turmoil (which it seems we are close to resolving, I am told) we’d take survival in County one as favourable and secondly the last time I looked, we were still top. Don’t be deceived about people. There’s a lot of history at Ringmer football Club and there’s loads of vultures just waiting to rip the heart out of our club at the first opportunity. This is not just about this season you know and not just about our pitch. Do me a favour all the people who read this. Boycott that Nomad site. You’ve made a lot of friends along the way in your travels as a club but I’m finding that you’ve made enemies too. But don’t be too concerned as the majority will run and hide after we’ve survived this season.
The next game is a tough test away at Lingfield. This newly promoted side will have all guns blazing as we go there, as we did at Wick, with a tough test before us. This game is on Tuesday night at their ground 7.45 ko. I’ve been there once before with the reserves last term and we turned it on that night to get promotion and we need a similar performance to stay top of the County league.
Chris Greatwich left us on Saturday morning to join Simon in the Philippine International competition and we wish them both every success and a safe trip. We await the return of our two international players next month. Meanwhile we have made two seven-day approaches to two different county one sides for players. We never make a seven-day approach unless the player approaches us and this has happened twice this week. We already had a seven day approach lined up for Luke Huggett the Worthing Utd striker but couldn’t follow it through as a suspension was in force.
On Saturday the reserves play Montpelier Villa in the Vernon Wentworth Cup. There’s a few restrictions on selection in this cup so we’ve gotta get it right. It’s a 3pm ko at home and Montpelier Villa play their football in the Brighton Premier League.
At the same time the front side play away at Three Bridges, 3pm ko. This is followed by Steve Olivers’ birthday party and I hear there’s about a thousand people tipping up. Happy birthday on Monday coach. 50 I hear, is that right?
On Thursday night our 18s play at away at Crowborough and on Sunday away to Uckfield. I am currently looking for someone to take on our 18s for the rest of the season - give me a call if you wanna become involved. Bob M
The next game is a tough test away at Lingfield. This newly promoted side will have all guns blazing as we go there, as we did at Wick, with a tough test before us. This game is on Tuesday night at their ground 7.45 ko. I’ve been there once before with the reserves last term and we turned it on that night to get promotion and we need a similar performance to stay top of the County league.
Chris Greatwich left us on Saturday morning to join Simon in the Philippine International competition and we wish them both every success and a safe trip. We await the return of our two international players next month. Meanwhile we have made two seven-day approaches to two different county one sides for players. We never make a seven-day approach unless the player approaches us and this has happened twice this week. We already had a seven day approach lined up for Luke Huggett the Worthing Utd striker but couldn’t follow it through as a suspension was in force.
On Saturday the reserves play Montpelier Villa in the Vernon Wentworth Cup. There’s a few restrictions on selection in this cup so we’ve gotta get it right. It’s a 3pm ko at home and Montpelier Villa play their football in the Brighton Premier League.
At the same time the front side play away at Three Bridges, 3pm ko. This is followed by Steve Olivers’ birthday party and I hear there’s about a thousand people tipping up. Happy birthday on Monday coach. 50 I hear, is that right?
On Thursday night our 18s play at away at Crowborough and on Sunday away to Uckfield. I am currently looking for someone to take on our 18s for the rest of the season - give me a call if you wanna become involved. Bob M
Friday 10 October 2008
Matt Geard at YM
Matt Geard has left Lewes to join County League side Horsham YMCA after finding opportunities limited in recent weeks.
Manager Kevin Keehan said: “Matt wasn’t getting a regular game and that is what he wants. We respect that.
"He has worked hard and put in a lot of effort but it hasn’t worked out for him.”
Manager Kevin Keehan said: “Matt wasn’t getting a regular game and that is what he wants. We respect that.
"He has worked hard and put in a lot of effort but it hasn’t worked out for him.”
Monday 6 October 2008
No 15 RFC Weekly Newsdletter
A mid week defeat against St Francis Rangers was a reality check for me and Steve, but more importantly, the players. I thought we were slightly fortuitous to go in at half time two goals to the good. The half time chat obviously had little impact as the visitors found their target and converted four times to run out worthy winners. Fair play and a fair result for a good footballing side in St Francis.
With the rest of the week to contemplate and plan, by the time kick off came at 3pm on Saturday we thought we would be ready. Up till that moment we had planned for Si Greatwich not to be with us, but all other squad players were expected to be available. Craig dropped out due to work commitments, Chris Greatwich failed a fitness test and Dave Altendorf remembered a wedding he was due to be at (not his I don’t think). So a re-vamped first placed side met the third placed side Pagham in the Senior Cup. I felt sorry for Gary Block’s side. Without putting too much emphasis on the questionable performance of the referee, its my view that once again with an assessor present, (how many times have we had these people at Ringmer games?), the referee put in a strange view on the game, seemingly pulling up the Pagham players for indiscretions that, frankly, were petty.
I read a lot about the “Respect” issue regarding referees and of course its something that we should all give naturally. Equally, football clubs and officials alike should respect the paying spectators too. The players and referee’s should remember that the spectator pays money to watch the game and we should respect that and let the game be played without unnecessary interruptions for petty issues from refs.
What a fantastic win for our reserves on Saturday. In the reserve section cup, we travelled to Dorking in Surrey and won the game 3-6 having been 3-1 behind at one stage. I’m yet to read Robs report but I hear that we played some great stuff going forward at times and we showed real gutsy spirit to overcome this side and move into the next round. I know that in truth, Neil and Kev would have swapped it for three points but I know they all believe they can use this win to kick-start their Reserve Premier league start. Well done everyone.
Football this week goes like this. On Tuesday night our first team attempt to hold on to first place against Hailsham Town who visit us for a 7.30 ko. On Thursday night, once again at home, our 18s take on Eastbourne Town 18s, again 7.30 ko.
On Saturday the first eleven play Rustington in the RUR Cup away, 3pm ko. The reserves play Arundel at home at 3pm and on Sunday the 18s play somewhere but the web site doesn’t show it yet.
Training is on Tuesday night at Falmer for the 18s and reserves only. There is no training Thursday as the 18s play.
I have discussed with our Chairman the issue of youths watching our games and we have decided that if a youth wears his or her football club’s waterproof top bearing the name of the club they play for, they will be granted free admission. I hope this encourages youth players to come to the Caburn in future.
With the rest of the week to contemplate and plan, by the time kick off came at 3pm on Saturday we thought we would be ready. Up till that moment we had planned for Si Greatwich not to be with us, but all other squad players were expected to be available. Craig dropped out due to work commitments, Chris Greatwich failed a fitness test and Dave Altendorf remembered a wedding he was due to be at (not his I don’t think). So a re-vamped first placed side met the third placed side Pagham in the Senior Cup. I felt sorry for Gary Block’s side. Without putting too much emphasis on the questionable performance of the referee, its my view that once again with an assessor present, (how many times have we had these people at Ringmer games?), the referee put in a strange view on the game, seemingly pulling up the Pagham players for indiscretions that, frankly, were petty.
I read a lot about the “Respect” issue regarding referees and of course its something that we should all give naturally. Equally, football clubs and officials alike should respect the paying spectators too. The players and referee’s should remember that the spectator pays money to watch the game and we should respect that and let the game be played without unnecessary interruptions for petty issues from refs.
What a fantastic win for our reserves on Saturday. In the reserve section cup, we travelled to Dorking in Surrey and won the game 3-6 having been 3-1 behind at one stage. I’m yet to read Robs report but I hear that we played some great stuff going forward at times and we showed real gutsy spirit to overcome this side and move into the next round. I know that in truth, Neil and Kev would have swapped it for three points but I know they all believe they can use this win to kick-start their Reserve Premier league start. Well done everyone.
Football this week goes like this. On Tuesday night our first team attempt to hold on to first place against Hailsham Town who visit us for a 7.30 ko. On Thursday night, once again at home, our 18s take on Eastbourne Town 18s, again 7.30 ko.
On Saturday the first eleven play Rustington in the RUR Cup away, 3pm ko. The reserves play Arundel at home at 3pm and on Sunday the 18s play somewhere but the web site doesn’t show it yet.
Training is on Tuesday night at Falmer for the 18s and reserves only. There is no training Thursday as the 18s play.
I have discussed with our Chairman the issue of youths watching our games and we have decided that if a youth wears his or her football club’s waterproof top bearing the name of the club they play for, they will be granted free admission. I hope this encourages youth players to come to the Caburn in future.
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Leaders Ringmer are beaten (Round up from Argus)
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Chris Maynard scored twice as St Francis Rangers won 4-2 away to leaders Ringmer in division one of the County League.
Chris Maynard scored twice as St Francis Rangers won 4-2 away to leaders Ringmer in division one of the County League.
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