Latest Reports - Team from 2007

Saturday 9th May
Central City 3 v 1 Pinhoe Pikes

A close fought first half, saw no goals, although Joseph Heggadon, coming up from defence, and Harvey Young and Freddie James from midfield, all went close. All three put in strong performances, well supported by William Cashere in midfield and Callum Davison up-front.
After the break Central took control of the game, with Freddie James grabbing a quick fire hat-trick to put them 3-0 up.
To Pinhoe’s credit they came back at Central and had a lot of the game in the closing stages, scoring a deserved goal of their own.
The Central defence of James Bryant in goal and Jaime Hammond and Joshua Morris at the back, held-out strongly to secure the win.

Saturday 9th May
Central City 2 v 1 Pinhoe Spears

Two very evenly matched sides produced an excellent game of football.
There were chances at both ends, with Central going ahead in the first-half when the Pinhoe goalkeeper pushed away a powerful shot, which fell to midfielder Joseph Heggadon, who scored from close range.
Pinhoe came back at Central and scored a deserved equaliser just before half-time.
Harvey Young and William Caschere had good games playing in more defensive roles than normal. Freddie James had another excellent game in midfield, well supported by Jaime Hammond.
At half-time, the injured Joseph Heggadon went in goal and kept a clean sheet despite strong pressure from Pinhoe. James Bryant came out of goal to play in midfield and put in a hard working performance.
Callum Davison upfront never stopped running and battling for the ball. He got his reward with a well taken goal after a run and excellent low shot into the corner of the net.
Joshua Morris came on late in the game to help Central hang-on for the closest of victories and to finish the season on a high note.

Saturday 25th April
Twyford Rangers 0 V 7 Central City

Central City were always on top and played some good football.
Harvey Young and Freddie James had good games in midfield and fully deserved their two goals each.
Joseph Glenny in attack, linked well with the midfield and was on target from close range to finish off a good move just before half-time, to make it 5 – 0.
In the second half, Joseph Heggadon came on up front and scored two well taken goals with powerful shots.
A good team performance against a Twyford Rangers side who rarely threatened, but never gave up.

Saturday 25th April
Twyford Celtic 4 V 0 Central City

A hard working team performance saw Central City make a strong Twford Celtic team work hard for their victory.
Deserving of particular praise were Toby Criss and Jaime Hammond in defence who tackled strongly and never gave up, always making it difficult for Twford.
James Bryant in goal made several excellent saves to deny Twyford and keep Central in the game.
In the end, two well taken goals in each half put Twford in control of the game, but to their credit Central City heads never dropped.

Saturday 25th April
Twyford Rangers 0 V 5 Central City

This game took a while to get going - although United were clearly the stronger team. Passing movements were practically non-existant. Individually, Nathan Townsend bagged 4 in the first half, and Kevin Lee was well rewarded for his good play with a goal to make it 5-0 at the turn. No goals in the second half was evidence of how much United were really struggling on the day and well done to Rangers for their refusal to drop their heads.

Saturday 25th April
Twyford Celtic 9 V 1 Central City

An awesome start from United who were stroking the ball around confidently from kick-off. A lovely move saw Nathan Townsend through on goal and the usual result ensued: 1-0 to United. After that it was all downhill! Twyford began to get back into the game and the United players found themselves chasing shadows. Time and again the defence was overrun and poor Will Wenley in goal faced an onslaught. Will Gregory and Alex Pinskey in defence are to be congratulated on their efforts but too often a lack of movement from their midfield and striking teammates let them down.

Saturday 18th April 2009
Sid Town Raiders 0 V 2 Central City

An excellent and hard working team performance saw Central City play some of their best football of the season.
The match was closely fought, but sturdy defence from Toby Criss and Jaime Hammond, and several good saves from James Bryant in goal, kept Sid Town Raiders out.
Freddie James and Harvey Young in midfield, controlled large parts of the game with their strong tackling and forward runs, well supported by William Caschere.
In the first half Callum Davison gave his all upfront, linking well with the midfield, but was unable to make the breakthrough.
At half-time, Joseph Glenny was brought on upfront and made an instant impact with two quick well taken goals.
Sid never gave up, but the strong team performance saw City safely home for a deserved victory.

Saturday 18th April 2009
Sid Town Warriors 0 V 0 Central City

Another excellent team performance, by Central City.
Despite lacking a goal, the game was free flowing and closely fought, with both sides deserving credit and having chances to win.
Sid Town Warriors came close on a few occasions and finished strongly. The Central defence of Toby Criss and Jaime Hammond, supported by James Bryant in goal, deserve special mention for their considerable efforts in keeping a clean sheet.
In midfield, both Freddie James and Harvey Young put in excellent performances, with Young coming closest to scoring with a couple of very good long range shots in the second half.
In the end a draw was a fair result, but it was certainly not dull.

Saturday 18th April 2009
Sid Town Warriors 5 V 0 Central Utd

Depleted in numbers, United nevertheless fought determinedly from kick-off and held a strong Sidmouth side until late in the half. However, once the home side had scored their opener the result was never in doubt. United's defence was stretched repeatedly and overwhelmed at times. Well done to William Gregory and Talie Metcalfe-Wood for refusing to drop their heads.

Saturday 18th April 2009
Sid Town Raiders 0 V 2 Central Utd

Although playing their 2nd full game, all the United players looked energised throughout and a deserved victory was the result of this excellent effort. Thomas O'Donnell was in inspired form and seems (belatedly!) back to last season's goal scoring ways. The 2nd goal with an assist from Arthur Burrow was fair reward for the side's efforts. Special mention in this game to Luke Perry and Alex Pinskey for some wholehearted tackling.

Saturday 28th Mar 2009
Central City 2 v 1 Westhill Wasps

A closely fought and very open game with chances at both ends and Central shading it, for a good win.
In the early part of the game defences were on top. James Bryant in goal for Central made some good saves and clearances, with defenders Jaime Hammond and William Cashere sticking well to their task. In midfield, the tireless Harvey Young worked hard both defending and getting forward to support attacks.
After a goalless first half, Joseph Glenny opened the scoring with a well taken goal from close range. West Hill then came back well to equalise.
Straight from the kick-off, Freddie James went through the heart of the West Hill defence, playing a ‘one – two’ with Joseph Glenny, beating the last defender and slotting the ball home in style for an excellent goal.
West Hill weren’t finished and the game remained end-to-end, with Central holding on for victory.

Saturday 28th Mar 2009
Central City 0 v 2 Honiton

Central dominated large parts of the first half, but couldn’t convert possession and attacks into clear chances and goals.
Honiton then came back into the game and took the lead with a well taken shot, low into the corner of the net, giving Joseph Heggadon in goal, no chance.
One behind at half-time, Central still competed well and again Harvey Young in midfield played well, with William Caschere, Callum Davison and Jaime Hammond also making major contributions.
Mid-way through the second half Honiton scored their second, with a strong run and good finish.
Central had little left to give and despite their efforts, clear chances were increasingly hard to come by and the game was beyond them.

Saturday 28th Mar 2009
Central Utd 1 v 0 Honiton

An extremely bright start from United who delighted watching parents with their industry and commitment. Great interplay in midfield created a couple of good chances for Talie Metcalfe-Wood and Frank Trimble. Nathan Townsend deservedly put the home side ahead with a characteristic well-taken goal. The defence of Will Gregory and Alex Pinskey coped with everything Honiton through at them and Will Wenley in goal was a spectator for most of match.

Saturday 28th Mar 2009
Central Utd 1 v 1 Westhill Wasps

Changes in midfield brought on the fresh legs of Arthur Burrow and George O'Brien. Whilst
displaying great energy, the side seemed to miss a beat or two for much of the first half. Nathan Townsend came on at half time to put United ahead but his presence seemed to have a debilitating effect on the other players as they sat back hoping to coast to victory. The inevitable result followed and in the end only desperate defence secured the draw.

Saturday 21th Mar 2009
Pinhoe Pikes 0 v 1 Central City

A really good team performance from Central City in a very close fought game.
In the first half scoring chances were scarce and both defences largely came out on top. For City that was James Bryant is goal, making some important stops and good kick-outs, combined with consistently good tackling and defensive work from Toby Criss and Jaime Hammond.
Just before half-time a high bouncing ball was handled in the box by a Pinhoe defender and a rare penalty was given. Joseph Heggadon stepped-up with confidence and his low hard shot was placed right in the corner, to put City one up.
In the second half both sides had chances and went close, but City held on for a good win.

Saturday 21th Mar 2009
Pinhoe Spears 1 v 1 Central City

Pinhoe took the lead in the first half, when a long kick-out from their goalkeeper was not cleared by the City defence and a strong shot flew past Joseph Heggadon in goal.
The team’s excellent team effort ensured that heads did not drop. When the excellent and hard working Callum Davison up-front went close on several occasions, hitting the post with more than one attempt, it seemed it was not going to be City’s day.
The second half was largely one-way traffic, with City playing down hill and Joseph Heggadon doing some good work in goal, with excellent kick-outs.
City kept pressing forward and Jaime Hammond, coming up from defence to join the attack, scored with a well taken goal, in-off the post with two minutes left.
The goal was just rewards for the boys, who never gave up and rightly got a round of applause at the end for their ‘never say die’ attitude.

Saturday 14th Mar 2009
U9's Plate Comp Match3
Central City 1 v 2 Dawlish

Only needing a draw to win the Group and qualify for the Plate Finals, it was just not City’s day.
Despite a lot of pressure and going close on more than one occasion in the first half, the game was suddenly turned on its head. A deflected effort flew past James Bryant in goal and shortly after a freak long kick out from the Dawlish goalkeeper, with the wind behind him, passed over everybody and bounced over the head of the unlucky James Bryant in goal.
Heads were low, but in the second half City carried on taking the game to Dawlish and deservedly got a goal back through the hard working Nathan Townsend. City continued to press and had chances to equalise, but it was not to be.
So near, so far!!

Saturday 14th Mar 2009
U9's Plate Comp Match2
Central City 5 v 0 Heavitree Hawks

A complete change around for the second game, resting boys after a tough match against St Martins and giving those who didn’t get on previously, a full game to show what they could do.
The challenge was met in style with an excellent team performance and well taken goals from Callum Davison (2), who played well up front, and Jammie Hammond (2) showing his strength getting forward from midfield. William Caschere deservedly added the third.

Saturday 14th Mar 2009
U9's Plate Comp Match1
Central City 2 v 0 St Martins

Central City played really well and fully deserved their victory in a closely fought game.
Good team efforts throughout were rewarded with goals from Joseph Glenny and Freddie James.

Saturday 7th Mar 2009
Crediton 1 - 0 Central City

Central City competed well and in a close fought game, deserved a draw.
At the back, James Bryant made some good saves in goal and defenders Toby Criss and Jaime Hammond, stuck well to the task.
In midfield, Harvey Young, Freddie James and William Caschere all battled well, but couldn’t get past a strong and well organised Crediton defence. Substitutes Joseph Heggadon and Callum Davison both made good contributions.
Crediton scored mid-way through the second half and despite a late surge by City, which nearly saw them draw level, it was not to be.

Saturday 17th Jan 2009
Central City 0 - 3 West Exe Youth

A depleted Central City side, without substitutes, battled valiantly against a good West Exe team.
It was ‘backs to the wall’ for large parts of the game, but Central made the opposition work hard for their victory, with James Bryant playing well in goal and consistently good defending from Toby Criss and Jaime Hammond.
City went one behind early on, but it was not until well into the second half before a second goal put the game beyond them, quickly followed by a third. In midfield, William Caschere and Joseph Heggadon competed well and Harvey Young was both a competitive and attacking force.
Upfront, Callum Davison worked hard, together with Joseph Glenny who had chances and was unlucky not to get a goal or two, which would have been justice for a true team effort.

Saturday 17th Jan 2009
Central City 0 - 3 Alphas Rockets

The need to switch goalkeepers and with the inability to use substitutes, City were fully stretched and struggled in the first half, going three behind against a good Alphington side.
Their heads never dropped and it was again a valiant team effort against the odds.
The injured Harvey Young showed he could adapt to playing in goal and James Bryant came out of goal to perform well in defence, alongside the strong tackling Toby Criss,.
Whilst second best, Central could have grabbed a goal for themselves, and made sure that Alphington were unable to add to their half time lead.

Saturday 17th Jan 2009
Central United 1 Alphington 5

A committed recovery from United followed the shock of a very early goal from Alphington. The vistors passing sometimes mesmorised the boys who were guilty of watching the play at times. Nevertheless we battled to the final whistle with due reward arriving thanks to a Nathan Townsend special free-kick.

Saturday 17th Jan 2009
Central United 1 - West Exe 3

At half-time the score at 0-0 reflected a very keenly contested game. Frank Trimble demonstrated determination in covering back from midfield, Will Wenley in goal again showed off his skills with his feet (!), and mention also to Luke Perry who never shied away from any tackles. However, West Exe just had the edge and capitalised on some losses in concentration and a dodgy 5 minutes from our midfield. Nathan Townsend again restored some pride with a wonderful solo effort from midfield.

Saturday 6th December 2008
St Martins 4 -3 Central city

Central started with great promise and raced to a 3 - 0 lead, with two goals from Freddie James and one from Callum Davison.

It was then a question of lessons to be learned, as Central lost control of the game and a hard working St Martins team, deservedly pulled themselves back into the game, making the scores level by half-time.

Central couldn't respond and a well below par performance, saw them lose another goal in the second half to give St Martins a deserved win.

St Martins 0 -1 Central city

These two sides are well-matched and the game was a pleasure to watch. Arthur Burow came close with an excellent shot and Will Gregory also threatened from the dead ball. The game became very tense as the 2nd half wore on until Thomas O'Donnell broke the deadlock scoring from close range. A good team performance from a very enthusiastic squad of players.

Dawlish 7 -1 Central city

Central again started well and held a strong Dawlish team until just before half-time, when they lost two quick goals.

The effort put in during the first half was rewarded when the hard working Callum Davison scored a good goal to bring Central back into the game.

This should have been the opportunity to further put Dawlish under pressure, but Central's better moments were never sustained. A third goal for Dawlish quickly followed and the flood gates opened with Dawlish adding another four before the close.

Dawlish 4 -0 Central city

Central played the first half with determination and good spirit. It was extremely pleasing to see some well thought out passing moves and the boys beginning to take a little time on the ball. Will Wenley in defence distinguished himself with one extremely brave save and Luke Perry was also to the fore with several well timed tackles. Half-time changed the game with Central lacking the cohesion of the first period and conceding 3 goals through the heart of defence.

Saturday 8th November 2008 CUP GAME
Central City 0 -2 Exmouth

A great team performance, packed with plenty of hard work and competitive spirit saw Central give a strong Exmouth Amateurs team a really tough game.

Central started well and the midfield of Freddie James, Harvey Young and William Cashere, combined with Nathan Townsend up-front, really took the game to Exmouth with strong tackling, good passing and some excelent attacking runs.

The game was end to end and Exmouth too attacked strongly, where they were met by excellent defensive work from Jaime Hammond and Toby Criss. James Bryant in goal showed safe hands and came out to clear danger on several occasions and to keep the scores level at half-time.

Despite Central's continued efforts in the second half, including the contribution of Joseph Heggadon who came on in midfield, Exmouth started to have more of the game as Central tired. Shortly after the break Exmouth scored, but City did not give up and fought hard to the end, losing a second goal just before the finish.

A final comment for the boys who didn't get a game on this occasion, but showed true team spirit supporting from the touch line.

The applause from the parent's at the end was truly deserved and whilst it means we are out of the Cup this season, it is with pride and the boys must be proud of themselves.

Central United 2 - 0 St Martins CUP GAME

Great running from Thomas O'Donnell up front and confident back play from Wiiliam Gregory and Alex Pinskey set a sound platform. The first goal was wonderfully worked with a strong run down the right resulting in a simple knock-in for Talie Metcalfe-Wood. Central didn't sit back and pressed on for a second - which duly came thanks to a George O'Brien shot into the top corner of net. The boys took their foot off the gas in the second half and should learn from this.

Saturday 4th October
Exmouth 5 - Central United 0

Exmouth dominated large periods of game, and United's lack of cohesion when the pressure was on undid them. However, some good performances were displayed - notably by Will Wenley in goal. A little more care when defending would have resulted in a much closer result.

Saturday 4th October
Brixington 3 - Central United 1

Against a side that had inflicted a pretty heavy defeat last season, the United team showed a determination not to give up that was most encouraging. The spirit evidenced in the second half resulted in a late and well deserved goal by Nathan Townsend. The boys should be able to build on a performance such as this!

Saturday 4th October
Brixington Blues 5 - Central City 0

Central battled well and played some good football with Harvey Young, William Caschere , Callum Davison and Joseph Glenny all linking up well in the first half.
City slipped behind to some good play and goals from Brixington, coming under increasing pressure from the good opposition.
The highlight of City's performance was some excellent defending by man of the match Jaime Hammond, who was well supported by Toby Criss, with James Bryant in goal making some good saves.

Saturday 4th October
Exmouth Amateurs 7 - Central City 0

Central started well and a hard working team performance made it difficult early on, for a good Exmouth side. Harvey Young had City's best attempts on goal, although was restricted to long range efforts.
City started slipping behind just before the break and as the game went on, Exmouth were just too strong for them.
Again City's defence never gave up and James Bryant in goal made several good saves. Defenders Jaime Hammond and Toby Criss battled well and both George O'Brien and Joshua Morris, came on and contributed well.

Saturday 20th September 2008
Central United 4 Hemyock 0

1st game of the season and early exchanges were cagey. The home side's passing already shows tremendous improvement from last yearand Central began to get on top through dogged endeavour in the midfield. Nathan Townsend displayed his individual skills and managed to score 4.

Saturday 20th September 2008
Central United 2 - Cully Rangers 2

Grit and determination brought a well-deserved draw against a strong Cully side. Unexpectedly, United managed to go 2 up thanks to Nathan Townsend and debutant Talie Metcalfe Wood. The defence battled manfully to contain Cully for the rest of match and special mention must go to debutant Luke Perry and also Will Wenley in goal who pulled off a spectacular save late in the 2nd half.

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