It was a good start to the season for Central Yellows against West Hill Hornets with an impressive 5 - 0 victory. Despite a determined effort by West Hill Hornets, who only had 8 men, Central demonstrated excellent passing skills and team spirit which allowed them to retain the upper hand through out. There were two goals from Jamie Dunsford, two from Joe McCrea and one from Jack Hoskins.

Jim Sargent

Central Reds started strongly as a new side who had not previously played together, however Whipton were stronger and scored two goals in the middle of the first half. We had a storming section at the end of the first half culminating in Dan McLaurin scoring a good goal. All looked promising for the second half and it was a very close affair with chances at both ends. We thought we had at least held onto the 2-1 score line, but unfortunately Whipton scored 2 goals in the last 3 minutes. The Reds still played well, and with further practice and matches playing together we will be a strong side.

Chris

Central Reds had a great match this week, winning 4-1 against West Hill Hornets. We played well during the first half with a goal from Dan McLaurin against 1 from the opposition. However the second half the team played superbly with another goal from Dan, Oliver Warren and an own goal from West Hill Hornets. Our attack was much stronger with good through balls from Jim Clemoes linking up with Dan. Most importantly everyone played as a team supporting each other. Well Done.

Chris

Another very close match for Central Reds where we played with good commitment to hold off a talented Beacon Knights team. James Seigne scored two good goals with good support from the team, and great individual skill to finish. A great save from Henry Cobbald in the first half kept us level at 1-1. Well done to the team.

Chris

There were lots of chances at both ends of the pitch in a closely fought game. Alphington eventually came out winners with one goal despite some determined defending from Central.

Jim Sargent

Central Reds were involved in yet another very close game which was good standard football all the way through. During the first half we had at least 6 shots on goal, but did not quite get the break we deserved. The second half was far closer with Feniton scoring 2 good goals. However the team showed real commitment to get 3 goals, 1 each from Dan McLaurin, Patrick McAndrew and Thomas Holstein. It was even better to see the team beginning to pass and use the space with the bigger pitches. Well done.

Chris

This was another close match with both teams playing well. We had plenty of chances in the second half, with at least 5 shots on goal, one of which James Seigne scored. The defence played very well to keep Broadclyst out with determined and disciplined play. Well done.

Chris

This was a really close cup match with a single goal from Jim Clemoes from a free kick separating the sides. Both teams played with flowing football, with Central passing the ball well in attack to set up many chances. However, we were not able to get the crucial score until one of the Feniton players hand balled on the edge of the area, and Jim hit a great shot to score the goal. Well done team, and on to the second round of the cup.

Chris

This was an extremely close match with both teams playing good passing football. Pinhoe played the better football in the first half with a good goal caused by a slight defensive error for us. We made a few changes in position at half time to strengthen our midfield and enable them to link up more effectively with our attack.

We then came back strongly in the second half with a early great goal from James Seigne where the midfield and attackers linked up well. Unfortunately Pinhoe got one more goal in when our defence was not quite marking as tightly as they were for all the rest of the game. However, a really good performance from Central and very unlucky not to have got a draw which would have been the fair result. I am sure we will bounce back for next week.

Chris

Central Reds played a good game against an organised and tough West Exe team. It was definitely a "game of 2 halves". We went 2 goals down in the first half, when we did not make our tackles as strongly as necessary and our players were not linking up effectively. Also we lacked the hunger for goals that West Exe showed. However the second half was completely different with all players contributing strongly, working together, making tackles and more importantly some great shadow tackling. We had so many chances with Dan hitting the bar, Patrick, George and Jim all having shots we were very unlucky to not score at least 2 goals. Callum had a great half in goal for the second half with some very good saves (even though he did not want to go in goal), supported ably by a strong defence with Oliver, Kaleb & Joseph. So although we lost 2-0, all the players should be proud of the way they stuck to the task showing great character on a very cold day.

Our New Year Resolution will be that for the second half of the season, we need to concentrate on not losing the first half - which seems to be a recurring theme. If we can perform for the full hour in the way we do in the second half we will win all our matches. Have a great break and look forward to seeing everyone 5^th January. Merry Christmas & a happy New Year.

Chris, Paul, Mark & Peter

Central Reds played excellent football for the first half with everyone in the team working hard and playing together. We were able to use the width of the pitch better with a slightly changed format. This meant no goals at half time, and anyone's game. Whipton scored early in the second half, but we came back immediately with a hard strike from Jim Clemoes not held by their keeper and the rebound knocked in by Kaleb Gaal. However we then lost our concentration and let in 4 goals in 4 minutes, which meant the whole team looked deflated and tired. However after that they played again with spirit to keep out any further goals. George Grimsey was our man of the match with a determined performance in midfield.

Chris, Paul, Mark & Peter

Nervous first half for both teams saw a 0-0 score line at half time. Central Yellows looked more themselves second half with good passing seen in midfield and down both wings to open up the game. Central Yellows soon scored two quick goals from Jack Hoskins and Jamie Dunsford. Amrik Arshi and Harry Allbrook both on target to see a 4 - 0 score line. Jack Hoskins then had a solo run down the right midfield with his shot hitting the back of the net for his second. West Hill rallied to have a couple of good final attacks that saw a classic save from Joe McCrea Smith but the second attack saw a goal and a final score of Yellows 5, West Hill 1.

It was difficult for our team to get fully motivated as West Hill unfortunately only had 7 players. However we played reasonably in the first half with 3 good goals. Two from Henry Cobbold & one from George Grimsey. It will be a tough match next week, and we will need to work our our marking and playing the ball into space.

A slow start cost the Yellows today. They were four nil down within twenty minutes against a well organised Cullompton. Although they picked up and had many chances in the second half, it was not to be our day.

Jim

We played a good first half where we competed very hard against a committed Beacon Knights team. We were beginning to find space, and putting some good passes together but we could just not convert into a goal. During the second half we struggled to play the same open expansive football and conceded 3 goals. However, we are really beginning to play as a team and good luck for our cup tie next weekend.

Chris

Yellows lost 3-1 to high flying Alphington in a hard fought match. Central could have more goals having had chances cleared off the line in the first half and Joe Mc Crae Smith hitting the inside of the post late in the game. Jamie Dunsford scored for Central with a superb hit from outside the box. All the Central players had excellent attitude and concentrated well today.

Jim

After a few weeks of disappointing results, we had a great win on Saturday with the whole team playing good flowing football. We were passing well between the mid field and strikers meaning that we put some good attacking movements together. This gave us a great goal from James Seigne in the first half, and an equally good goal from Dan McLaurin in the second half. We also kept our concentration and played hard for a full match. Well done and we look forward to the next win.

Chris

A hard fought game in the rain by two evenly matched sides, but ended Central's drought with a two nil win. Goals from Jamie Dunsford and Ben Sargent secured the win

Jim

This was a hard game in the cold & rain, and unfortunately Broadclyst coped with the conditions better. However Central Reds battled well and put together some good passages of play. Let's hope for sunshine next week!!

Chris

An under strength Central Yellows lost 1-3 in a very close free flowing game. Both teams tried to play a passing game and there could have been more goals for both sides. Jamie Dunsford scored the Central goal. Special mention for stand in Goalkeeper Joe McCrea Smith who pulled off some superb saves and his all round game was excellent.

Jim

Central Red's played far better than last week with a good show of passing football. George Grimsey scored a good goal in the first half, made from a good move down the left wing by Jim Clemoes. Oliver Warren also saved a penalty in the first half, but unfortunately Cullompton sneaked a goal just before half time. The second half was good football from both teams, with Cullompton taking the honours with a good goal. However we played with credit, and are now passing the ball well. We just need more hunger for goals and more determination in potential scoring positions. Good luck for next week.

Chris

This was a very close match played well by both teams. Central held against some sustained pressure during the first half with some good goalkeeping from Dan McLaurin. Both teams scored in the first half; our goal was made by a great break from Deji finished off by Jack Pattison. The second half was just as intense with good play from both teams and Patrick McAndrew was Central’s scorer. We were unlucky to lose, but well played team.

Chris

A hard fought match ended with honours even. Both teams tried to play a passing game on the small pitch. Central's scorer was Joe McCrea Smith, Feniton’s goal came from a penalty.

Jim