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22.02.09 (MH) On a very soggy pitch in Priors Marston The Old Boys suffered a 4-1 defeat by Priors United. Instructions were clear for all 11 players from the whistle but we failed to put it into practice. Priors found our weekness early and took a 2 - 0 lead into half time, which was aided by some wayward shooting from Croughton. We took to the pitch for the second period knowing what we needed to do and pulled one back with Mike Hurst scoring directly from a corner. However the comeback was short lived as some sloppy defending handed Priors all 3 points.
13.02.09 (MH) Todays fixture saw us travelling to Deddington Town Reserves with several key members of the team missing. Things started badly after we conseded 2 early goals. Mike Hurst pulled one back with a curling free kick that left the keeper routed. Deddington grabbed another shortly after but Dan Clarke fired into an empty net to make it 3-2 going into half time. A change of formation and players gave the Old Boys the edge in the second half, with some great passing and creativity. Ali Dennison levelled up the match from the penalty spot after the referee saw a hand ball in the box, fortunately Ali put enough power behind the ball to make sure the keeper couldn't hold onto it. With the game drawing to an end Dan Somerton picked out Hurst who's first touch enabled him to run un-challenged from the half way line and calmly slot past the goal keeper. We thought we'd done enough to take home all 3 points, but Deddington had other plans. Four all was the final score and on reflection was a good result.
06.02.10 (MH) After the previous result the Old Boys took to the field expecting to make amends and pick up 3 points. However we didn't bank on Middleton Cheney picking up 2 goals and pretty much sealing the game early doors. Colin Crowhurst fired in just before the break after some good work down the wing by Dan Somerton latching on to one of many monstrous kicks from the keepers hands. Cheney pressed on in the second half and increased their lead after some sloppy defending. We had chances to pick up a late consolation but some wayward shooting meant the game ended 4-1. We now face 3 away fixtures in a row and hopefully some points on the board.
23.01.10 (MH) Finally we took to the pitch after the winter break, however it showed! A 2-1 loss to Souldern left everyone feeling deflated.
11.01.10 (MH) No football at all over the festive period, 3 games and all training sessions cancelled due to ice and snow. The re-arranged fixture this coming weekend with Souldern could also be cancelled if this snow doesn't clear off soon!
12.12.09 (MH) Following the previous weeks draw with league leaders The Swan, the Old Boys travelled to Upper Heyford for the fixture with Heyford United Reserves. A victory was the order of the day but Heyford had other plans with a 4-2 win. Goals from Arron Williams and Matty Spencer weren't enough in a pretty dismal performance by the Old Boys.
11.12.09 (JF) Croughton Old Boys Christmas Party, Saturday 19th December, at the Reading Room, Croughton, 7.30pm. Its a Race Night with Live Music from the Cantells. Its sure to be a quality night with festive fun and frolics for all, with seasonal buffet. It costs just £10 a ticket per person. Let us know, don't miss out on a great night with friends and family!
14.11.09 (JF) The first of four home games on the bounce, the elmsmen entertained priors at the very wet and wind swept recreation ground. This was always going to be competitive with the teams being so close in the league, and the game was played with good sportsmanship. The cob took the lead with 15 mins gone, good work down the left flank resulting in a smart scissor kick volley from aaron williams, scoring his first for the club after a recent transfer from banbury galaxy. A second should of followed when fellow striking partner hurst failed to slot home a penalty. Conditions in the second half eased slightly but the battle continued on the park with neither team surrendering. Both teams had several good chances before the old boys sealed the victory with a clever header from ryan luckett from close range. Two leagues played, two won. Could the tables be turning?
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