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Sunday 28th March 2010

Plate competition.

Central City showed the teams competing and spectators watching the 2009/10 Plate Tournament what a great footballing team we are. We came within a single goal on goal difference of reaching the final at St James Park. The lads were a credit to the club and will be stronger in future tournaments from this experience. When the next opportunity arises in the future we will be determined to make it count. All of the players should be very proud of their performances.

Results

Game 1                                Central City 1-0 Sidmouth Warriors

Game 2                                Central City 2-1 Cullompton Rangers

Game 3                                Central City 1-0 Inter Heavitree

Game 4                                Central City 0-1 Culm United

Game 5                                Central City 0-0 Whipton Youth

Saturday 27th March 2010
Hemyock 1 - 1 Central City

Central started this game strongly with great team spirit. Toby Criss and Joe Glenny winning the tackles needed to take possession of the ball and once in control the midfield trio of Fin Gregory, Harvey Young and Will Brown passed the ball forward quickly and accurately between each other to create momentum in our attacks. It was Hemyock who took the lead against the run of play with a well finished counter attacking goal. To our credit we did not allow this moment to affect our positive forward play and we continued to attack the opposition. The equaliser came before half time when Toby Criss, supporting the attack by from defence, hit a powerful shot from long range which deflected past the keeper into the goal.

In the second half Hemyock attacked well. The Central defence was resilient and made blocks and tackles that in turn set up our own counter attacks, almost resulting in a second goal. An away point was secured thanks to some superb goalkeeping by Joe Heggadon. He made several crucial saves including in the final minute when he reacted brilliantly to tip a powerful shot over the bar.

Saturday 27th March 2010
West hill 3 - 0 Central City

The opening ten minutes of the game against West Hill Wasps was evenly contested. Central came close to scoring when Callum Davison was put through on goal. As the keeper advanced to narrow the angle he shot inches wide of the far post. From that moment on West Hill began to dominate possession and took the game to Central. They went ahead with a goal poked in from close range and scored a fortunate second when an attempted cross from the right travelled high into the far corner of the goal.

West Hill were the stronger team in the second half and scored a deserved third goal with another effort from long range. Callum Davison showed brilliant forward play for Central leading the line upfront. He was strong against the West Hill players who  marked him closely and he kept his composure throughout in the face of some uncompromising defending from the opposition. Will Cashere did especially well in midfield making runs up the pitch when we attacked with the ball and then running back into defensive positions when we lost the ball.

Saturday 27th March 2010
Hemyock 2 - 0 Central Utd

The boys held their own for much of the game but were undone by a couple of lapses in concentration that cost them dear. Luke Perry & Will Gregory in defence were again stand-out players. With the sloping pitch creating siege-like one-sided play it wasn't the easiest of games for the midfield to cope with but Frank Trimble helped relieve the pressure with some nice passes into attacking space.

Saturday 27th March 2010
West Hill 1 - 0 Central Utd

A match that earned the players much praise from all the watching parents and Will Wenley got a personal well-done for several acrobatic saves from the opposition coaching staff. A real fighting performance in the second half after turning round 1-0 down saw the West Hill goal bombarded with wave after wave of attack. Tom Wright really got into his stride and seemed determined to shine. He played really well before injury forced his retirement. Talie Metcalfe-Wood also picked this game to get back into his stride & attacked forcefully.

Saturday 20th March 2010
Alphington 2 - 1 Central Utd

A hearty committed display by United which brought its reward with the side's first goal of 2010. Alphington were deserved winners and might have had more were it not for the efforts of Will Wenley in United's goal. Going 2-0 down, United never stopped trying and matched the visitors through the second half. A powerful run through midfield and a coolly slotted finish gave Tom Wright a well-deserved goal.

Saturday 20th March 2010
West Exe 4 - 0 Central Utd

West Exe performed well but they were helped by the weak display of United who rolled over after the efforts of  the first game. Will Gregory stayed aggressive in the tackle throughout the game but the midfield showed a lack of determination which was disappointing. One highlight was Thomas O'Donnell's spectacular volleyed effort which was a little far out to really trouble the keeper.

Saturday 20th March 2010
West Exe 2 - 0 Central City

City played very well in the first half holding the score at 0 – 0 against a strong side. Jaime Hammond, Joe Glenny, Will Caschere and Toby Criss had particularly good games. The midfield linked up well and used the space well with Harvey Young getting forward to attack and cross balls in for Callum Davison. When West Exe scored the boys did not give up and kept defending with all of the team running back. They put in a good team performance, had some chances on goal and were unlucky not to score.

Saturday 20th March 2010
Alphington 6 - 0 Central City

Sadly, City let their heads go down when the first goal went in and didn’t then play with their usual confidence and commitment. Toby Criss played well in defence and in the first half there was some passing football with a couple of shots on goal. Joe Heggadon made some crucial saves but at half time City were 3 nil down. There were some changes at half time and substitute goalie Harvey Young   made some good saves. The midfield and defence tried to push forward but this left West Exe   space to score three unstoppable goals.  

Saturday 6th March 2010
Pinhoe Pikes 2 - 0 Central City

City put in a good team performance with Man of the Match Toby Criss playing well in defence. After the first Pinhoe goal both he and Harvey Young continually pressed forward to attack but Pinhoe scored for a second time on the counter attack. City created a few chances but the midfield were tired in the second half and with limited attacking subs available couldn’t manage to score.

Saturday 6th March 2010
Pinhoe Pikes 2 - 0 Central Utd

A really committed display from an excellent United team who defended well throughout. Pinhoe soaked up United's attacks and came forward forcefully, only to be met by the twin rocks of William Gregory and Alex Pinskey, and the dramatic shot-stopping skills of Will Wenley. Good running up front by a rejuvenated George O'Brien, and a busy Thomas O'Donnell, helped relieve some pressure. The game was also noteworthy for a Pinskey special that will live long in the memory! So a game that United never looked like winning but nevertheless an effort for which they all should be congratulated.

Saturday 6th March 2010
Pinhoe Spears 3 - 1 Central City

City were thrown by going a goal down quickly playing uphill on the Pinhoe pitch.  Despite some good team play by City and some good tackling and clearances by   Joe Glenny, City   unfortunately conceded 2 further soft goals in the first half and lost confidence.  After a   team talk  City played better in the second half, conceding no goals and scoring one. Joe Heggadon made some good saves. Will Caschere,  Harvey Young and Toby Criss played well with Callum Davison continuing to battle hard and Fin Gregory and Will Brown working hard in midfield. Man of the Match Jaime Hammond was excellent and scored from a well taken penalty. City were unlucky not to score more.

Saturday 6th March 2010
Pinhoe Spears 2 - 1 Central Uts

This game was a bit of a drop in standards from the 1st one - although United came within a whisker of stealing a point. Talie Metcalfe-Wood looked to be really enjoying himself in this game and rounded off an enjoyable morning for all concerned when he equalised midway through the first half, so breaking United's 2010 duck. Luke Perry also deserves mention for the way he overcame his first half disappointment and knuckled down to some wholehearted defending. Well done boys.

Saturday 30th Jan 2010
Central City 3 - 1 Newton Knights

Central City played slick passing football in this hard fought game. Early on Harvey Young put City in front with a powerful drive from the edge of the box. Will Caschere and Jaime Hammond linked up well in the midfield and Joe Glenny and Toby Criss worked together to keep the Newton attackers at bay. Striker Callum Davison put Central 3-0 up with two well taken finishes.

Subs Fin Gregory, Josh Morris and Will Brown all made contributions to the team performance in the second half but the team could not prevent Newton scoring a consolation goal. Joe Heggadon played his part by making some great saves. City kept battling to the end and thoroughly deserved the 3 points.

Saturday 30th Jan 2010
Central City 0 - 2 Beacon Knights

Unfortunately for City their goalkeeper Joe Heggadon was injured early on in an attempt to block Beacon’s first goal. He was replaced by Harvey Young who played confidently out of position. Young pulled off some outstanding saves and was unlucky to concede a deflected shot in the first half. Will Caschere tried to make things happen for Central but the Beacon defence proved too strong. City defended well but without two of their usual outfield players found it hard to press forward against a well organised opposition. Toby Criss and Josh Morris did all they could to stop the Beacon attacks and with Joe Glenny made some good clearances. As the game progressed Will Brown and Jaime Hammond became more confident and worked with Callum Davison and Fin Gregory who used the left of the pitch well in an attempt to create chances. The whole team did not give up and their determination to defend combined with the impressive performance of Man of the Match Young kept the score at 2- 0.

Saturday 28th November 2009
Central Utd 0 - 5 AC Heavitree

0-0 through half-time and well into the 2nd half tells a truthful story of how well the boys battled. Again, luck up front deserted us and none of several opportunities to edge ahead were taken. However, suddenly concentration levels dropped and the defence shipped goal after goal. It was like a bad dream! Alex Pinskey worked like a trojan and his determination was exemplary - a real lesson for his team-mates.

Saturday 28th November 2009
Central Utd 0 - 3 Inter Heavitree

A welcome return to committed, thoughtful football by United after last week's cup game. The boys worked well as a team and were unlucky to fall behind from a corner. Will Wenley in goal pulled off several terrific saves & demonstrated again his developing shot stopping prowess. Really, the team's only fault was in not taking their chances & although the forwards Oskar Pawlowski & Thomas O'Donnell never stopped running, Heavitree ran out worthy winners.

Saturday 28th November 2009
Central City 0 - 4 AC Heavitree

Central, playing with 3 players short in the squad, found it hard to get into a rhythm in the first half. Though their passing was not as good as usual there was some good play from them and good saves from Joe Heggadon. Toby Criss and Joe Glenny played well in defence. Despite this City found themselves 3 down at half time. The boys then came out fighting and played really well together in the second half. The midfield of Harvey Young, Fin Gregory, and Jaime Hammond put together some good moves and Fin Gregory was unlucky not to score from an excellent header after a cross from Young. The boys showed real spirit and Harvey Young, Will Caschere and Callum Davison all had attempts on goal. City were unlucky to concede a goal in the second half and the final score line didn’t do justice to their efforts.

Saturday 28th November 2009
Central City 3 - 3 Inter Heavitree

Central started positively and attacked with the wingers, Will Caschere and Harvey Young running forward and beating the Heavitree players and with Jaime Hammond dominating the midfield. Joe Glenny again had an excellent game with some good blocks and powerful clearances. Callum Davison pushed forward continually. Caschere teed up Young for a great City goal. Heavitree equalised straight from the kick off. City kept attacking with Hammond, Young and Caschere providing balls for each other and for Davison and the defenders pushing forward. Heavitree scored again on the counterattack just before half time.
City played with determination and spirit throughout the second half. Joe Heggadon made some good saves and was talking to his defence. Young, Davison and Hammond all had shots. Young scored a second from a well taken free kick. Joe Glenny and Toby Criss were defending well with Young running back to defend when Glenny pushed forward. Callum Davison scored an excellent goal for City after a mazy run and cross from Young, and celebrated with his trademark shirt and breast stroke celebration. City kept battling with Jaime Hammond demonstrating some excellent tackling and skills and the all boys communicating well with each other. To their credit, Heavitree didn’t give up and the game was end to end in the last few minutes with Heavitree scoring just before the whistle to end on 3 all: a great game to watch.

Saturday 21st November 2009
Central City 1 - 3 Countess Wear

City played very well against a strong Countess Wear team. There was strong passing in the midfield and Toby Criss and Farzam Rezaie were firm in defence. Will Brown made some brilliant tackles in midfield. Joseph Heggadon kept the score at 0-0 with some excellent saves. Fin Gregory tried hard up front despite a well organised defence.
Josh Morris came on in goal and played well making some impressive stops. Countess Wear scored three well taken goals in quick succession. City never gave up and Jaime Hammond, Harvey Young and Farzam Rezaie, linked up well going forward. Jaime Hammond hit back with a mazy run and an accurate finish into the corner of the net. Joseph Heggadon and Will Caschere played fantastically in midfield right up until the final whistle. Everybody played their part in this hard fought game and all loved every minute of it. Well done boys!

Saturday 7th November 2009
Broadclyst 1 - 4 Central City

Central took control of this game in the early stages; Farzam Rezaie pounced upon a loose ball on the edge of the area and drove through a crowd of players to put the away side a goal ahead. Building from the back Central scored a well crafted second when Joe Glenny played a beautifully weighted pass down the right channel for Farzam Rezaie to run onto and square for Harvey Young to thump home a second goal. Young then skipped between two Broadclyst players to go clear on goal and produced a composed finish across the keeper for Central’s third.

Will Caschere hit a Broadclyst post with an effort in the early part of the second half. However it was Broadclyst who got the next goal of the game when their scorer turned sharply after a goal kick to fire home. Typical of Central’s determined play in this game a response was immediate. Callum Davison, who battled away brilliantly up front in the second half, won possession in the Broadclyst penalty area then shuffled the ball out of his feet before placing a shot just inside the post. Davison celebrated in fine style with the classic shirt over the head arms aloft run followed by a belly slide and into a breaststroke move.
 

Saturday 7th November 2009
Cullompton Rangers 1 - 3 Central City

During the first half Cullompton threatened the Central goal on a number of occasions and Central had keeper Joe Heggadon to thank for several crucial saves. A parry from a corner followed by a brave block with his body kept the home side from scoring. Toby Criss and Joe Glenny were a solid defensive pairing. When Harvey Young found space on the edge of the Cullompton box he let fly with a sweet strike with his right foot which flew past the keeper to give Central the lead. It could have been a second for Young and Central before half time but his shot rebounded back off the post.

Fin Gregory and Will Caschere took up defensive duties in the second half and kept things tight at the back. Joshua Morris was excellent on the left hand side and put in some great blocks. Jamie Hammond was winning the midfield battle and provided good service to the front players. Callum Davison broke through the centre of the Cullompton midfield and laid a ball to Harvey Young arriving on the right. Young collected the pass and drove a shot through the oncoming keeper to double Central’s lead. Shortly after Joe Heggadon connected sweetly with a goal kick which travelled straight down the pitch and bounced over the keeper and into the goal. Cullompton pulled one back before the end and missed several opportunities to add further goals. Will Brown went on a mazy run down the left late on in a brilliant piece of wing play. The team should be proud of the two excellent performances today.
 

Saturday 7th November 2009
Broadclyst 0 - 5 Central Utd

A rearranged fixture on small pitches seemed to unsettle the United boys who took ages to focus on matters in hand. 3-0 down was a bit harsh though as Cullompton had converted each of their chances and United had come close with their 2. After the break United got theur just desserts and came right back into the game. Will Gregory singlehandedly pegged back the opposition attack and never stopped his aggressive search for the ball. A good game but the boys need to have more self-belief.

Saturday 7th November 2009
Cullompton Rangers 5 - 3 Central Utd

An inexperienced Broadclyst side battled well to contain the energetic United attack. George O'Brien shone in this game with growing confidence on the ball and well-timed shots on goal. A new partnership at the back of Arthur Burrow and Luke Perry coped with everything thrown at them with Luke in particular displaying his growing positional awareness.

Saturday 24th October 2009
Central City 1 - 2 Countess Wear Dynamoes

This was a good game for City against a strong and well organised team. The midfield played well with Callum Davison up front pushing up and tackling well. Toby Criss and Joe Glenny were excellent in defence. Countess Wear then scored two excellent goals within a minute shortly before half time. City didn’t let their heads drop and came out fighting in the second half with all the players battling and playing for each other. Joe Heggadon made some great saves. Fin Gregory in defence ran up to set up a great goal taken by Will Brown on the left after some good build up play. City continued to attack and defend well with the midfield of captain Jaime Hammond, Harvey Young and Farzam Rezaie running and tackling well. Against the run of play, Countess Wear had a shot cleared off the line by City’s Man of the Match Fin Gregory in the last minute of the game.

Saturday 24th October 2009
Central Utd 1 - 11 Countess Wear Dynamoes

Saturday 24th October 2009
Central City 4 - 0 Whipton Youth

City were confident and on top of the game from the start. They passed well and Joe Glenny was brilliant in defence when Whipton got forward. Joe Heggadon made some good saves. The first goal for City came after a great corner from Harvey Young came off the head of a Whipton player. Callum Davison up front had several shots and both he and Harvey Young were unlucky not to score in the first half. In the second half City kept passing and attacking with Toby Criss pushing up and Will Brown, Jaime Hammond and Farzam Rezaie all having shots. Fin Gregory and captain Callum Davison got well deserved goals. There were yet more shots by Davison and Young saved by the excellent Whipton goal keeper. In the last minute of the game Man of the Match, Harvey Young, scored a great goal after a long run of passes involving the whole City team.

Saturday 24th October 2009
Central Utd 2 -  2 Whipton Youth

Saturday 17th October 2009
Beacon Knights 5 - 0 Central City

Central had the majority of possession in the opening stages but could not create a clear goal scoring opportunity. Knights took the lead after clearing a Central corner and counter attacking down the right. A square ball across the penalty area was collected by their forward who drove a shot high into the goal. Knights caught Central with another breakaway soon after to move into a two goal lead and scored a third before half time when a free kick deflected off a Central player into the net.

In the second half Central keeper Joe Heggadon made several important saves to keep the deficit at three. Jamie Hammond battled hard in the midfield in an attempt to drag Central back into the game. Toby Criss defended superbly at the back for Central as the opposition attacked time and time again. Knights strong forward play was eventually rewarded with a fine strike from the left for the forth goal, and a fifth was added before the final whistle to cap a dominant display by the visitors.

Saturday 17th October 2009
Newton Knights 2 - 5 Central City

A friendly game provided Central with an opportunity to put their cup exit behind them. Newton scored in the opening minutes but Harvey Young equalised a minute later with a well struck shot off the foot of the post after a great ball from Farzam Rezaie. Newton went ahead again then Young restored Central’s lead after dribbling past several players and crashing a shot into the goal. Joe Glenny broke free from the Newton defence running onto a ball over the top to score Central’s third. For Central Farzam Rezaie did well running with the ball at the opposition defence.

In the second half Central got well on top of the game. Will Caschere made good tackles and provided accurate long passes down the left to Will Brown who looked dangerous when heading toward the Newton goal. Man of the Match Harvey Young continued to carve through the Newton midfield and completed his hat -trick with a powerful strike from distance and scored his fourth goal of the game to round off a fine display. The 5-2 final score was very much a team effort and everyone responded well after defeat in the first game.

Saturday 17th October 2009
Beacon Knights 0 - 2 Central Utd

Beacon Knights were expected to pose a tougher challenge but our 7 heroes again blasted off from the start and never looked back. Talie Metcalfe-wood scored another 2 goals and really lead his midfield well. Oskar Pawlowski ran and ran and ran and was unlucky not to convert his chances. The opposition strengthened their line up at half-time but United only went further ahead. Excellent defensive work from the increasingly hard-to-crack Will Gregory and Alex Pinsky partnership ensured a clean sheet.

Saturday 17th October 2009
Newton Knights 0  - 3 Central Utd

The cup inspired united to their best football of the season so far. Right from the kick off fluid passing movements and confident running replaced the hesitant, lethargic football of last week. Due to non-attendees the 7 who started had to play the whole match and their effort right to the final whistle was exemplary. Particular improvements came from George O'Brien and Frank Trimble in midfield both of whom who seemed to 'be up for it'. Well done to George for scoring an excellent goal.

Saturday 10th October 2009
Dawlish 3 - 0 Central City

Central City’s strong second half performance deserved more than the final score line suggested. It was Dawlish quickly attacked putting Central under pressure. For Central, the defensive pairing of Joshua Morris and Will Caschere made several important clearances in the opening moments. Dawlish opened the scoring after a long throw into Central’s penalty area was tapped in from close range. Dawlish added a second soon after when an in-swinging corner crashed against the front post, rebounded and was knocked home. Central responded well keeping their heads up and working for each other as a team. Jamie Hammond in the midfield and Will Brown on the left flank worked hard to regain possession of the ball and provide service to Joe Glenny up front.

The second half began as the first had ended with City looking stronger going forward. Fin Gregory on the right and Toby Criss supporting from defence got forward in good areas. Central caused all sorts of problems for Dawlish in and around their penalty area in search of a goal and the Dawlish team made many blocks and tackles to prevent the away side from scoring. Central came closest to registering when captain Jamie Hammond did well stretching to get on the end of a knock back and his shot slid inches wide of the post . However, it was Dawlish who got the third and decisive goal of the game on a breakaway move that sealed victory for the home side.

Saturday 10th October 2009
St Martins 3 - 3 Central City

This was an open and free scoring game finishing in a 3-3 draw and a valuable away point taken back from St. Martins. On a sloping pitch Central played down the hill in the first half and dominated the play racing into a three nil lead by the break. Joe Glenny opened the scoring after Harvey Young’s shot was only partially cleared and he reacted quickly to smash home the rebound from close range. Glenny added his second when he ran onto a quick throw-in down the right and got ahead of his marker to poke home at the near post. Central’s third was scored by Harvey Young who collected possession on the right hand side and ran towards goal before cutting inside a defender and driving a powerful shot from distance across the keeper into the left hand corner.

Central initially coped well playing up the slope of the pitch and adapted to the direct play of St. Martins. Central battled hard to win possession of the ball and were strong in the tackle. Callum Davison put in a great effort to help the team when the ball moved higher up the pitch. A long throw in for St.Martins put their forward through on goal to score. They added a second from close in and then believed they could get something from the game. Joe Heggadon made several fine saves to keep Central ahead including a magnificent effort diving to his right to turn the ball around the post. Shortly before full time a St Martins’ defender let fly from long range with a fine shot that curled into the top corner to rescue a draw.

Saturday 10th October 2009
Dawlish  -  Central United

United went a goal up in this game but never seemed to believe in themselves. Dawlish battled well and managed to stifle our main threat Oskar Pawlowski who tried his best to twist away. Talie Metcalfe-Wood was probably United's best player with good strong runs and a commitment that the others should take note of. 6 goals conceded was the result of a lack of cohesion and team ethic.

Saturday 10th October 2009
St Martins  -  Central United

Playing with the slope in the 1st half did not seem to help the boys settle into any kind of pattern. A very lethargic start saw the boys go 1 down without really getting into the game. Some key positional changes perhaps added to the disruption. Luke Perry was an excellent makeshift goalie and Frank Trimble stuck to his defensive duties well. The real highlight for United though was a flash of genius from Thomas O'Donnell for the equaliser at 2 all. A great goal which should have sealed the draw.

Saturday 26th September 2009
Central City 2 - 2 Brixington

This was a very pleasing start to the season, with the boys obviously all enjoying the return to matchplay. The 2 new boys Oskar Pawlowski and Tom Wright proved themselves excellent additions to the squad with Tom's workrate a real highlight. It was Oskar though who managed to score on his debut so a really memorable day for him. George O'Brien scored the other goal and with 2 in the bag Central should have been able to secure the win. However, Arthur Burrow's determination to maintain his good looks resulted in the opposition scoring from the penalty spot.

Saturday 26th September 2009
Central City 0 - 2 Exmouth

I felt the boys let their wariness of the opposition stifle their ambition - we never really got after Exmouth. At times we lacked shape and tended to rush our decision making. However, Will Gregory and Alex Pinsky again showed what confident defenders they are becoming with standout performances and Will Wenley also pulled off several terrific saves.

Saturday 26th September 2009
Central Utd 1 - 0 Brixington

Central had a much better second game with all players putting together some good moves and showing their skills. They worked hard to defend throughout with the team showing more awareness of positioning and marking. Will Brown scored an excellent goal from a tight angle after a great ball from Farzam Rezaie who played well up front. The midfield were strong with both subs, Will Brown and Harvey Young attacking and getting back to defend and Jaime Hammond running tirelessly throughout. Will Cashere had an excellent game as left back and all the players showed that their passing and tackling is improving. Toby Criss and Fin Gregory were strong in defence and Callum Davison and Joe Glenny played well upfront and in midfield. The game was exciting to watch: Brixington did not give up and had three excellent chances towards the end of the game all saved by City’s Man of the Match, Joe Heggadon.

Saturday 26th September 2009
Central Utd 0 - 3 Exmouth

This was Central’s first game of the season against a strong team. After a nervous start there was good link up play in midfield with Will Brown, Jaime Hammond and Harvey Young playing well together. Joe Heggadon was very good in goal and Will Cashere and Toby Criss worked hard in defence. Exmouth’s first goal went in just before half time. Though Exmouth were on top there was some good attacking football for City. Callum Davison battled hard throughout up front. Farzam Rezaie, Joe Glenny and Fin Gregory all had good games. The boys tired in the second half and Exmouth got two more goals but City didn’t give up and were unlucky not to score.