Thamesview Youth Rangers Under 8's

Under 8 White Division

Match Reports 2007/2008

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09/09/07- U8's League Division White - Home V Cuxton '91

MATCH 1 - 3-8 Loss
Thamesview Rangers first match produced a great game where both teams played some great attacking football. Although Cuxton were playing the game with a man down, the away team set the tempo for the match with some good passing football. Rangers themselves found their feet as well and after a pulsating match full of goalmouth incidents Cuxton ran out winners with an 8-3 win. Rangers played well and on occasion had to thank some fine handling from James McCormick in the Thamesview goal, however it was the attacking football Rangers played that caught the eye. Bradley Brown scored a great goal as well as pulling the strings in midfield while Man of the Match, Josh Whybrow found the net with two clinical strikes. Although Rangers lost, it was still a match to be remembered for all the right reasons.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 3:Zac Wheeler, 5:Daniel Cabella, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub; 17:Josh Richardson - SCORERS: J.Whybrow 2, B.Brown 1 - MoM: J.Whybrow

MATCH 2 - 14-0 Win
Rangers again took a numerical advantage into the match and soon asserted themselves on the game. Although Thamesview dominated the match, Cuxton really gave everything and never gave up as they found themselves under constant pressure. Rangers managed to get an attacking bias with only a few minutes on the clock as Captain, Louis Singh found the net early on. Singh's finishing was ruthless as he registered a double hat-trick together with a first goal from Ewan Nash before half time. After the break it was pretty much one-way traffic again as Man of the Match, Singh finished the game with 10 goals and Nash completing a hat-trick. One highlight for Rangers though must have been the first goal for Tyler Fairbairn who, after missing an earlier penalty, found the net late on to register a deserved goal.
TEAM 2 - 13:Brendon Smith, 2:Daniel Chesson, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 7:Louis Singh©, 9:Tyler Fairbairn - Sub; 16:Amy Cameron-Potter - SCORERS: L.Singh 10, E.Nash 3, T.Fairbairn 1 - MoM: L.Singh

16/09/07- U8's League Division White - Away V Rainham Kenilworth Athletic

MATCH 1 - 0-7 Loss
Rangers came back to earth with a bump after the exploits of last week with a difficult match against Rainham Kenilworth Athletic. Thamesview found it hard going to get into their game as Kenilworth kept pressurising the Rangers back line. Despite the best efforts of the Thamesview defence, in particular Holly Springate, Kenilworth had raced to a 3-0 lead at half time. In the second half, it was the same story as Kenilworth continued to be first to the ball and stopped Rangers from passing the ball around effectively, cutting off the supply line to last week's Rangers hero Louis Singh. In the end Rainham Kenilworth finished with a 7-0 win after some clinical finishing in the second half. Although it was a disappointing defeat, Thamesivew's Vice Captain, Holly Springate, was an inspiration at the back with an all action Player of the Match performance.
TEAM 1 - 13:Brendon Smith, 2:Daniel Chesson, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 7:Louis Singh©, 9:Tyler Fairbairn - Sub; 16:Amy Cameron-Potter - MoM: H.Springate

MATCH 2 - 0-5 Loss
The second match was again a tough encounter as Kenilworth again started brightly attacking the Rangers goal from the off. Although Kenilworth were having a lot of possession, Daniel Cabella and Zac Wheeler did their best in repelling the continuous pressure. By half time Rangers were already a few goals down and for all their efforts, they struggled to threaten the Kenilworth goal. Rangers best chance fell to the busy Bradley Brown who went close near the end. At the final whistle, Kenilworth had run out 5-0 winners but it could have been more if it wasn't for a great second half showing from the Rangers goalkeeper, James McCormick.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 3:Zac Wheeler, 5:Daniel Cabella, 17:Josh Richardson, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Subs; 4:Dhruv Patel, 14:Dylan Langridge - MoM: J.McCormick

23/09/07- U8's League Division White - Away V Rainham Eagles

MATCH 1 - 0-7 Loss
Thamesview Rangers faced their toughest task yet as they faced a rampant Rainham Eagles side. Eagles, who had already notched up more than thirty goals without reply in their opening two fixtures, raced into an early lead while Rangers struggled to cope initially with the attacking of the Home team. Although the Eagles were controlling the game, Rangers were giving as good as they got as Daniel Cabella and Ewan Nash got stuck in. As the game continued Louis Singh went close a couple of times but it was a test too far for Rangers as they ended up losing 0-7. The scoreline looked tough but the performance wasn't as everyone put great effort in and tried their best with Ewan Nash in particular giving a Man of the Match performance.
TEAM 1 - 13:Josh Richardson, 5:Daniel Cabella, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 19:Brendon Smith, 7:Louis Singh©, - Sub; 14:Dylan Langridge - MoM: E.Nash

MATCH 2 - 0-3 Loss
Rangers gave their all in an entertaining game against another strong Rainham Eagles team. A spirited first half performance saw Rangers have plenty of the play with the outstanding Bradley Brown providing the creative spark for Thamesview whilst Daniel Chesson and Zac Wheeler repelled the Eagles attacks. With James McCormick again in fine form, Rangers went in only 0-1 down at half time. The second half again saw Thamesview more than holding their own against superior opponents, with Dhruv Patel covering every blade of grass battling for the ball. With the subs, Tyler Fairbairn and Amy Cameron-Potter also working hard Thamesview were really putting on a great show. Although Eagles grabbed another two goals, Rangers kept on going and with time running out Josh Whybrow broke free and with the keeper beaten, hit the post with a good shot. Although Rangers lost the game it was a fine performance with another great showing from McCormick and Brown but the pick of the bunch was the tireless display from Man of the Match Dhruv Patel.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 3:Zac Wheeler, 2:Daniel Chesson, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Subs; 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 16:Amy Cameron-Potter - MoM: D.Patel

30/09/07- U8's League Division White - Away V Valley Colts Foals

MATCH 1 - 1-3 Loss
Thamesview Rangers and Valley Colts Foals played out a great game of football with the Home Team edging out Rangers with a 3-1 win. Bradley Brown was again having an insprational game working his socks off for the team but was unable to prevent Valley Colts from taking command of the game. James McCormick in the Rangers goal was making some good saves with some solid defending by Zac Wheeler. In the end it was tough on Rangers although Josh Whybrow struck his third of the season for Thamesview's goal but Valley Colts were worth their win on the day. With ever improving performances all round from Rangers, all their hard work is now beginning to pay off, especially with Man of the Match, Bradley Brown's display.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 3:Zac Wheeler, 2:Daniel Chesson, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub; 16:Amy Cameron-Potter - SCORER: J.Whybrow 1 - MoM: B.Brown

MATCH 2 - 3-3 Draw
Again both teams provided the supporters with a fantastic game of football that could have gone either way. Rangers seemed to be playing catch up as Valley Colts Foals kept edging in front during the match only for Thamesview to strike back. With Tyler Fairbairn having his best performance in a Rangers shirt and Josh Richardson making some telling saves, from front to back Thamesview were giving a good account of themselves, never giving up. Louis Singh did the damage for Rangers with all three replies for Thamesview, scoring a well deserved Hat-Trick, taking his tally to thirteen for the season. Although Fairbairn had a stormer it was Richardson in the Rangers goal who ended up Man of the Match with a confident display and rescuing a point for Thamesview with a great save in the dying seconds.
TEAM 2 - 13:Josh Richardson, 5:Daniel Cabella, 6:Ewan Nash, 19:Brendon Smith, 7:Louis Singh©, 9:Tyler Fairbairn - Sub; 14:Dylan Langridge - SCORER: L.Singh 3 - MoM: J.Richardson

07/10/07- U8's League Division White - Away V Bredhurst Juniors Youth

MATCH 1 - 0-1 Loss
Thamesview went in to this fixture against fellow strugglers, Bredhurst, hoping to gain some points after coming close to a win the previous week. Rangers started well and pressured the home side's goal with a couple of half chances from Louis Singh and Tyler Fairbairn. As the game continued though Bredhurst started gaining the upper hand and soon had Daniel Chesson working hard at the back with some well timed interceptions. Not long before half time, Bredhurst were awarded a penalty following a clumsy tackle but the resulting spot kick was put wide of Josh Richardson's goal. The second half started with more Bredhurst pressure but the heroics of Chesson and Holly Springate were keeping the home side at bay. With not long to go, Singh had the shot of the match with a dipping half-volley from the edge of the box but somehow the Bredhurst 'keeper made a fabulous fingertip save to stop Rangers taking the lead. Just before the end though, in a game that could have gone either way, Bredhurst had the last say scoring after a defensive mix-up to finish the game 0-1. With some solid performances all round it was Daniel Chesson who got the nod for Man of the Match with a great defensive display at the back for Rangers.
TEAM 1 - 13:Josh Richardson, 2:Daniel Chesson, 4:Dhruv Patel, 15:Holly Springate, 7:Louis Singh©, 9:Tyler Fairbairn - Sub; 19:Brendon Smith - MoM: D.Chesson

MATCH 2 - 2-0 Win
Thamesview found themselves under pressure early on in the second match but some sound defending from Zac Wheeler ensured Rangers survived the early attacks from the home side. After a while Rangers began asserting themselves with Ewan Nash and Bradley Brown controlling the midfield. Josh Wybrow went close on a couple of occasions before half time but at the break it was still 0-0. After the break, Rangers continued where they left off by gaining a lot of possession and were forcing a few corners. It was from one of these set-pieces that Rangers broke the deadlock after an in-swinging corner from Nash found Whybrow in the box who made no mistake to put Thamesview 1-0 up. With a few minutes left and Rangers still pushing for a second goal, Brown was hauled down in the area and the Ref' pointed to the spot. Brown stepped up and struck the spot kick sweetly into the net to make it 2-0 to Rangers. That was the last action of the game as Rangers ran out 2-0 winners. Everyone had a good game as Rangers controlled most of the play including a fantastic second half performance from Dylan Langridge at the back. Brown was again at his best making Rangers tick but it was Zac Wheeler who put on a Man of the Match display with a dependable and solid performance for Thamesview.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 3:Zac Wheeler, 5:Daniel Cabella, 6:Ewan Nash, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub; 14:Dylan Langridge - SCORER: J.Whybrow 1, B.Brown 1 - MoM: Z.Wheeler

14/10/07- U8's League Cup - Home V Thamesview Youth

Aggregate Score : Rangers 3 - 5 Youth

MATCH 1 - 2-1 Win
The eagerly awaited Cup clash between the two Thamesview Under 8's teams didn't dissappoint with two fantastic games of football. Rangers started the brightest in Match 1 and within the first five minutes showed they would give the older Youth team a tough match. Rangers took the lead when a long range effort from Louis Singh decieved Mitchell Lee in the Youth goal to put the home side 1-0 up. Rangers kept applying pressure and before long went 2-0 up when Ewan Nash struck a left foot shot from the edge of the box which just crept inside the post. In the second half Youth were getting a bit more play and soon pulled a goal back from Harry Jones after the Youth striker's great run and shot. Youth continued to look for an equalizer with Jones, Charlee Juggins and Josh Ofield-Thompson combining well but Rangers stood firm with strong defending from Holly Springate and Zac Wheeler. Rangers 'keeper, Josh Richardson then made a great save to deny Youth a second goal as Rangers held out for the win. Everyone played well with probably the best team performance of the season and just shading the Man of the Match accolade was Dhruv Patel with strong display both in defence and attack.
TEAM 1 - 13:Josh Richardson, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 7:Louis Singh© - SCORERS: L.Singh 1, E.Nash 1 - MoM: D.Patel

MATCH 2 - 1-4 Loss
The second match was another cracking game with both teams wanting to attack. It was Youth this time who started the stronger and after only a few minutes went 1-0 up. Ben Foster found some time and space to place a good shot into the back of the net for his first Thamesview Youth goal. Youth then went 2-0 up when Nathan Nicholson's corner was deflected in for Nicholson's first of the season. Rangers were struggling to get their game going although Bradley Brown was again working his socks off along with Tyler Fairbairn to keep Rangers in the match. Youth extended their lead in the second half when Charlie Neal struck to make it 3-0 to keep control of the game. With 10 minutes left Rangers got a lifeline when Brown struck a contender for goal of the season. The 'Scholes-like' midfielder fired in a shot from 25 yards over David Reeves in to the Youth goal to make it 3-1. This gave the Home Side a lift as Fairbairn, Brown and Josh Whybrow all went close but Youth were still proving to be too strong for the younger Rangers outfit. Youth were still looking to extend their lead as Bobby Northover went close and also had Lucus Harrison-Herbert putting in some dangerous corners. Youth grabbed a fourth goal with a few minutes left when Neal struck again with a shot which James McCormick was unlucky not to save. The game finished 4-1 to Youth as Rangers crashed out of the Cup 3-5 on aggregate. It was another spirited display from Rangers and again Bradley Brown was leading by example with a strong performance but Man of the Match went to Tyler Fairbairn with a non-stop display of effort and determination.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 2:Daniel Chesson, 5:Daniel Cabella, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub; 19:Brendon Smith - SCORER: B.Brown 1 - MoM: T.Fairbairn

28/10/07- U8's League Division White - Home V Valley Colts Foals

MATCH 1 - 2-3 Loss
Rangers gave Valley Colts Foals a good game but eventually lost by a single goal. Rangers started brightly and took the lead when Zak Wheeler scored his first goal of the season with a long shot. Ewan Nash followed up with a left foot finish to put Rangers 2-0. As the game drew on though, Valley proved to be too strong and pulled back the deficit and in the end grabbed a winner to edge out Rangers 3-2. It was a spirited performance from Rangers with Ewan Nash giving a Man of the Match display.
TEAM 1 - 13:Josh Richardson, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash©, 9:Tyler Fairbairn - Sub; 16:Amy Cameron-Potter - SCORERS: Z.Wheeler 1, E.Nash 1 - MoM: E.Nash

MATCH 2 - 0-5 Loss
Against Valley's stronger team, Rangers found it hard going to get anything out of Match 2. Everyone gave their all but again, Valley were getting a lot of the play and scoring goals when they had a chance. In the end Valley ran out 5-0 winners. Brendon Smith gave his best performance for Rangers this season and was a deserved Man of the Match.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 4:Dhruv Patel, 2:Daniel Chesson, 19:Brendon Smith, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub; 14:Dylan Langridge - MoM: B.Smith

04/11/07- U8's League Division White - Away V Swallows

MATCH 1 - 1-7 Loss
Rangers had tough games against the league leaders which resulted in two defeats. Thamesview tried hard to get their game going but Swallows were a well organised team who kept contstant pressure on the Rangers goal. Josh Richardson made some good saves whilst Holly Springate was holding the defence together as Swallows dominated the play. Rangers did get a deserved goal after Louis Singh was fouled in the box and the leading scorer stepped up himself and dispatched goal number fifteen for the season. It was a Rangers display of good effort especially from the Player of the Match, Holly Springate.
TEAM 1 - 13:Josh Richardson, 6:Ewan Nash, 3:Zac Wheeler, 15:Holly Springate, 7:Louis Singh©, 11:Bradley Brown - SCORER: L.Singh 1 - MoM: E.Nash

MATCH 2 - 0-5 Loss
Again it was Swallows who were running the show in game two, however Rangers never gave up and battled to the very end. Although Swallows had most of the game they were made to work hard for their victory as James McCormick was keeping the Home Team at bay with a few telling saves. In addition, Dylan Langridge was an inspiration at the back with a tremendous defensive performance. In the end Swallows proved to be too strong but Rangers gave a good account of themselves against a very strong team. Without doubt it was the performance of the season from Dylan Langridge who grabbed a deserved Man of the Match accolade.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 14:Dylan Langridge, 4:Dhruv Patel, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Subs; 19:Brendon Smith, 16:Amy Cameron-Potter - MoM: D.Langridge

04/11/07- U8's John Leeds Cup - Away V Sheerness East Youth

Aggregate Score : Rangers 1 - 18 Sheerness East Youth

MATCH 1 - 1-9 Loss
Rangers were up against it with their John Leeds Clash with Sheerness East from the 'Blue' Division. Sheerness came flying out of the blocks with three early goals before Louis Singh pulled one back with a sweet strike from the edge of the box to make it 1-3 midway through the first half. Sheerness were proving to be a classy outfit though and were passing the ball around with Rangers doing all the chasing as some more goals went in for the Home team. Thamesview were working hard in defence due to increasing pressure as Holly Springate and Daniel Chesson worked hard. In the end Rangers went down 1-9 but put in a tremendous effort against a superior side with Man of the Match, Daniel Chesson putting in a disciplined performance at the back.
TEAM 1 - 13:Josh Richardson, 6:Ewan Nash, 15:Holly Springate, 7:Louis Singh©, 11:Bradley Brown, 9:Tyler Fairbairn - Sub; 2:Daniel Chesson - SCORER: L.Singh 1 - MoM: D.Chesson

MATCH 2 - 0-9 Loss
It was backs against the wall time again for Rangers as Sheerness showed their class in game 2. Thamesview were caught out with a couple of early goals and were struggling to release their lone striker, Josh Whybrow, as the shots came in from all angles. As the pressure mounted, Dhruv Patel and Dylan Langridge were standing firm in defence as they had to defend against a good passing team who knew how to shoot from all angles. With Sheerness grabbing more goals it was difficult for Rangers to get out of their own half. The away team had to thank James McCormick in goal for some great saves, including an super stop, which saw the Thamesview 'keeper save a certain goal with a spectacular one-handed parry which he pushed just over the bar. Rangers ended up on the receiving end of a 0-9 defeat but as in the first game they never gave up, none more so than James McCormick in the Thamesview goal.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 14:Dylan Langridge, 4:Dhruv Patel, 3: Zac Wheeler, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub; 19:Brendon Smith - MoM: J.McCormick

18/11/07- U8's League Division White - Away V Royal Princes Park

MATCH 1 - 1-0 Win
The first half started very well for Thamesview with Zac Wheeler pressing the ball most of the time helping Rangers keep the home team in their own half. Rangers were getting plenty of corners but not able to convert them due to good defending from the Princes Park defence. James McCormick even had time to do a few press ups in his goal area to try and keep warm which impressed some of the parents watching the match before he had to make a good save towards the end of the half. The second half was a different story with Princes Park wanting to take the game to Rangers, forcing plenty of corners for the home team. Wheeler again raised his game as in the first half though and helped Rangers get going which resulted in Thamesview getting into the opponents half and getting a corner. Bradley Brown took a great corner which ended up in the back of the net to give Rangers the lead. Rangers were up for the match now and came forward again with Josh Whybrow just missing his chance to get on the score sheet. Princes Park came at Rangers again and with Thamesview feeling the heat, conceded a Penalty Kick. McCormick kept his nerve and dived the right way as the ball went wide to finish the match as the Zac Wheeler inspired Rangers held on to win 1 -0.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub; 14:Dylan Langridge - SCORER: B.Brown 1 - MoM: Z.Wheeler

MATCH 2 - 2-1 Win
Rangers were up for the second match against Princes Park's stronger team after seeing the spirited performance in the first game. The game was an even match for both sides for much of the first half with Ewan Nash getting the ball quickly at times to relieve the pressure for Rangers and Louis Singh going close with a free kick. Princes Park were playing well though and ended up edging ahead 1 - 0. Rangers did not let the goal get to them and kept going with Amy Cameron-Potter giving a great performance and a fine save from Josh Richardson to keeping it at 1 - 0 by half time. The second half was no disappointment with a fine clearance from Holly Springate to keep Rangers in the match before a good break from Louis Singh ended up with a equalising goal for the in-form Rangers striker. The home team came fighting back again with the Rangers defence working overtime clearing the ball off the post to keep the match alive. Singh again was brought down by the home team but Rangers couldn't convert the chance. Princes Park were again up to the challenge and rattled the Rangers post before a brilliant solo run from one end of the pitch to the other resulted in Singh scoring his second to win the game 2-1. A great team performace ensured the win with Amy Cameron-Potter giving a Player of the Match display.
TEAM 2 - 13:Josh Richardson, 2:Daniel Chesson, 6:Ewan Nash, 15:Holly Springate, 16:Amy Cameron-Potter, 7:Louis Singh© - Subs; 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 19:Brendon Smith - SCORERS: L.Singh 2 - MoM: A.Cameron-Potter

25/11/07- U8's League Division White - Home V Rainham Kenilworth Athletic

MATCH 1 - 0-4 Loss
Thamesview Rangers gave two spirited performances against Rainham Kenilworth Athletic, which really showed how far the Rangers have come in a short space of time. Rangers began brightly with Dhruv Patel bossing the midfield, restricting the Kenilworth team to limited space to move the ball around. Thamesview made a couple of half chances with Josh Whybrow just unable to connect with the final ball. Kenilworth finally broke the deadlock on the stroke of half time with their first real attack to make it 0-1. The second half had Rangers dominating the play but just unable to get the finishing touch on their possession. This proved to be their undoing as Kenilworth had three counter-attacks and scored with each of them with clinical finishing to win the game 0-4. Rangers did play well and the scoreline didn't reflect the hard work put in by the players with Daniel Cabella just edging the Man of the Match award.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub; 14:Dylan Langridge - MoM: D.Cabella

MATCH 2 - 1-3 Loss
The second game was another entertaining close encounter with both teams really giving a good account of themselves. A close first half saw good performances from Holly Springate & Amy Cameron-Potter although again Rangers went in at the break a goal down. Kenilworth grabbed another couple of goals early on in the second half but Rangers kept going with some good saves from Josh Richardson keeping the score down. With Thamesview throwing everything at Kenilworth in the last five minutes, Rangers finally got the goal they deserved when Ewan Nash went on a powerfull box-to-box run and set up Louis Singh to score from close range. This put some respectability on the scoreline as Kenilworth ended up 1-3 winners with Josh Richardson grabbing the Man of the Match award.
TEAM 2 - 13:Josh Richardson, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 16:Amy Cameron-Potter, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 7:Louis Singh© - Subs; 2:Daniel Chesson, 19:Brendon Smith - SCORER: L.Singh 1 - MoM: J.Richardson

16/12/07- U8's League Division White - Home V Wigmore Youth Whippets

MATCH 1 - 0-3 Loss
TYFC Rangers won the toss and the match started even with both sides doing some good passing in the centre of the pitch. Bradley Brown and Zac Wheeler started to combine well and kept the midfield strong for the Rangers and gave the Wigmore some problems in the first five minutes. As the game drew on, Wigmore found their feet and started to get more of the ball and Rangers had to clear their lines with Daniel Cabella defending well. Wigmore were putting in some decent long balls from throw in to pressure Rangers even more. Wigmore were now dominating the game and the Rangers goalkeeper was starting to help his team with some decent saves to keep Rangers afloat. This could not last and in the end Wigmore pounced on the ball following a goal kick to slot it past James McCormick in the Rangers goal. This did no deter the Rangers and they kept on plugging away with Josh Whybrow and Brown linking up with some good team play with the now warmed up Wheeler helping in the final third to pressure Wigmore's goal in the dying minutes of the half.
The second half got off to another good start for both teams with some end-to-end football and the sides were starting to enjoy the football with some impressive little battles going on pitch. The Wigmore team again started to dominate play and the pressured the Rangers goal with a second goal for their rewards. This spurred on the Wigmore attack that was now intense with McCormick scrambling for the ball at every opportunity and getting rewards for his actions that kept the Rangers hopes alive. Rangers only had a limited amount of luck at the other end of the pitch before the pressure again was on them by the Wigmore team who had the hill advantage scored a third. Rangers never gave up defending and did themselves proud for the rest of the match but were unable to get a deserved goal as Wigmore bagged the points with a 0-3 victory. The impressive Daniel McCormick put in a Man of he Match for Rangers with some great goalkeeping.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 14:Dylan Langridge, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - MoM: J.McCormick

MATCH 2 - 0-1 Loss
Wigmore Won the toss and elected to kick off. The second match was every thing the neutral spectator wanted in any match with some gutsy performances form both teams. Josh Richardson in goal got to see some early action and done some fine goal kicks which Tyler Fairbairn latched on to help the Rangers tame some of Wigmore's talented players. Ewan Nash was doing the donkeywork for the Rangers covering every blade of grass and with Holly Springate battling for the ball in midfield this gave Rangers a good foothold on the game. The Wigmore team were not here to make up the numbers though and this was clearly seen by all as the Away eam scored with a long range effort going over Ricardsonl to take the lead. This again did not deter the Home team with Dhruv Patel getting in the game more and Fairbairn and Springate not giving up as all was not over. The closing stages to the half was just as action packed as the first five minutes but Rangers were not able to convert any chances that went their way.
The second half did no disappoint either with both teams up for the challenge from the off. The surge from Thamesview started to work as their spirit was still high and Springate again commanded midfield with some good challenges from Wigmore's counter attacks. The neutral again was in for a treat with many individual battles on the field from both teams and it was good to see the teams chatting at times when the ball was out of play. This did not deter Wigmore from attacking the Thamesview goal as the half went on and the spirit from all of the Rangers players kept the ball out of the net. As the match was drawing to an end it was clear that Rangers were on the back foot but their enthusiasm for the game kept their spirits high with Holly Springate now doing some sound defending towards the end the match to gain the Player of the Match award.
TEAM 2 - 13:Josh Richardson, 15:Holly Springate©, 2:Daniel Chesson, 6:Ewan Nash, 4:Dhruv Patel, 9:Tyler Fairbairn - Sub; 19:Brendon Smith - MoM: H.Springate

06/01/08- U8's League Division White - Home V Rainham Eagles

MATCH 1 - 0-2 Loss
Against the League leaders, Rangers knew they were in for a tough fixture. Both teams started well with the majority of the play in the midfield areas without either team getting any clear chances. As the half wore on though Eagles began getting the upper hand forcing James McCormick into a couple of saves in the Rangers goal. Although Eagles did manage to grab one goal before the break some athletic defending from Dhruv Patel was helping the home team frustrate the visiting league leaders. The second half saw some real backs against the wall defensive work as both the Thamesview subs, Dylan Langridge and Brendon Smith, assisted the tireless midfield legs of Patel in keeping the Eagles attackers at bay. Again, as in the first half, Rainham Eagles did get another goal but overall it was an outstanding effort from Rangers in defending well to eventually lose 0-2. Although there was a great second half display from Dylan Langridge it was Dhruv Patel's energetic, non-stop performance which won the midfielder the Man of the Match award.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 16:Amy Cameron-Potter, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Subs; 14:Dylan Langridge, 19:Brendon Smith - MoM: D.Patel

MATCH 2 - 0-8 Loss
The second match was a much tougher affair than the first as Rainham Eagles were rampant in the first half of this match. Within minutes, Eagles were a couple of goals up as Thamesview just couldn't get hold of the ball. Although there was some brave defending from Holly Springate, Eagles ended up six goals to the good by half time, proving why they are top of the league. After a few changes in the interval, Ewan Nash had a go in goal to give Josh Richardson a break from the constant bombardment he had in the frst half. Eagles scored a couple of quick goals early on in the second half, however this made Rangers more determined for the remainder of second half. Ryan Smitheman added some bite in the midfield on his debut and Nash's long kicks were beginning to give Rangers some breathing space. Unfortunately Rainham Eagles had a fantastic defender who swept up every Rangers attack that came her way. The score stayed 0-8 in the end and Rangers could be happy with a much improved second half performance. Ewan Nash had a good game, both on pitch and in goal but for the second match running the brave, tough-tackling Holly Spingate was a deserved Player of the Match. One point to mention though must the fantastic performances of the two young girls playing at the back for both Rangers and Rainham Eagles who really showed everyone a masterclass in defending.
TEAM 2 - 13:Josh Richardson, 15:Holly Springate, 5:Daniel Cabella, 6:Ewan Nash, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 7:Louis Singh© - Subs; 2:Daniel Chesson, 8:Ryan Smitheman - MoM: H.Springate

13/01/08- U8's League Division White - Away V Woodcoombe Youth Cubs

MATCH 1 - 0-6 Loss
Woodcombe Won the toss and elected to kick off. The match got off to a good start for Rangers with a early shot on goal for Ewan Nash in the first few minutes before the game started to even it self out in midfield. Holly Springate made a good tackle as the Woodcombe team started to apply some pressure but this was not enough as the Home team finally broke deadlock with their first goal to make it 1-0. Josh Richardson soon came into action in the Rangers goal, clearing his lines for a corner to Woodcombe. A short corner was taken and a fine block by Daniel Cabella stopped the shot going goalwards but the Woodcombe team managed to get around the Rangers players to score their second to go 2-0 up. Rangers were shellshocked by the goal as shown at the kick-off when the Woodcombe team came straight at them with another two quick goals in succession to make it 4-0. The Rangers side were now on the back foot with Cabella clearing the shots being fired in and Ricardson in goal coming more and more into the match making three fine saves as his goal was being bombarded by the ever impressive Woodcombe side.
The second half got off to a good start with some early pressure from Woodcombe resulting in two corners that the Rangers defence managed to clear very well. The midfield was starting to work well with Ryan Smitherman and Louis Singh teaming up well with some good passing between them. The luck on the Rangers side did not last long though as the Home side applied some pressure from a throw in to earn their 5th Goal to make it 5-0. A partnership was now starting to form with Smitherman and Singh working well again as Rangers forced a corner unluckily just missed out on their first goal. The teams again battled in midfield before Ricardson made another good save to keep Rangers hopes up. As the match drew on some good tackling from Springate was finally broken by a good shot on target by the Home team to earn their 2nd goal of the half to make it 6-0. It was a harsh scoreline as Rangers played well and there were many encouraging performances, none more so than Daniel Cabella who grabbed the Man of the Match award.
TEAM 1 - 13:Josh Richardson, 15:Holly Springate, 5:Daniel Cabella, 6:Ewan Nash, 8:Ryan Smitheman, 7:Louis Singh© - Subs; 2:Daniel Chesson, 9:Tyler Fairbairn - MoM: D.Cabella

MATCH 2 - 0-9 Loss
Rangers won the toss and the match started with Woodcombe Youth showing some passion and putting the Rangers defence under pressure from the off. The Rangers side soaked up the pressure with a fine early save from James McCormick in Goal. Woodcombe had a couple more chances which saw Dhruv Patel clear the goal line as the match got into full flow and the Rangers side found it hard to get out of their own half. When the time came, Bradley Brown made a good run in the Woodcombe half before being brought down just outside the penalty area. Then Rangers put pressure on the Woodcombe team which quickly resulted in a corner but Rangers could not convert it. The Woodcombe side caught the Rangers out from their goal kicks and started to apply pressure on the Away team with some good passing moves resulting in a goal for Woodcombe to make it 1-0. Rangers team were knocked by this and the kick-off again did not help the Rangers side as the pressure was again on them with Woodcombe hitting the post. The Rangers side just could not get out of their half despite some tackles from Zac Wheeler and Patel. Woodcombe were now getting behind the defence and scored their second goal to go 2-0 up. The Rangers side found it hard to clear the goal area again which resulted in two further goals for Woodcombe in the first half to make it 4-0 at the break.
Early Pressure from the Woodcombe team helped the home side to an early second half goal to go 5-0 up. Patel made a good tackle soon after kick-off, which helped Rangers clear their lines but the pressure again came from Woodcombe, which Rangers cleared for a corner. McCormick managed to get the ball with the help of his defence but a short goal kick saw the ball fall to a Woodcombe player who slotted it past the keeper to make it 6-0. The Woodcombe team again came straight at the Rangers team and easily found the net again after some good passing to go 7-0 up. With Brendan Smith getting more into the game, the match started to get pretty even with him helping in midfield resulting in plenty of action in the centre of the pitch. McCormick had time for a breather while the action with the force of the wind blowing off his cap at times! Woodcombe again made a break and were lucky to score another Goal after it rebounded of the Rangers 'Keeper to make it 8-0. The kick-off again saw the Woodcombe side go through the Rangers team to score their ninth of the Match to finsh things at 9-0. The Rangers did not give up and their rewards were pinning the Woodcombe team in their own half for the last part of the game earning two corners before the final whistle. In this tough game, Brendon Smith played well earning the Man of the Match award.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 16:Amy Cameron-Potter, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Subs; 14:Dylan Langridge, 19:Brendon Smith - MoM: B.Smith

20/01/08- U8's League Division White - Home V Swallows

MATCH 1 - 0-3 Loss
The game was actioned packed from the off with Rangers knowing they were up against a good side who are second in the league. The first half started on the back foot as the Swallows team were kicking down hill from the off. The defensive wall was holding just through as time went on with Zac Wheeler, Daniel Cabella and Dhruv Patel making key challenges in the important stages of the half. Rangers at times did manage to try and stretch the Swallows side and with some quick passing in midfield as Bradley Brown and Josh Whybrow nearly came close to getting Rangers' first Goal this Year. The Swallows 'keeper had other Ideas though and came out convincingly to collect the ball. The half ended in a 0-0 draw with a performance from Rangers worthy of the result.
The Second half looked to start as the first finished with both teams knowing what they had to do. The Swallows team soon showed why they are in the top half of the league with an early goal to ruffle the Rangers defence 0-1. This looked to spur the away team on and Rangers soon found that they had to make a few key defensive tackles to help James McCormick in goal collect the ball. The Rangers 'keeper got carried away at one point and walked out of his area holding the ball, which lucky for him the Swallows team could not convert to their advantage. The Swallows team did however keep the pressure on the Home side and the defensive teamwork could not hold as the Swallows team scored again to make it 0-2. From the break Brown was taking more set pieces than open play such was the second part of the half as the Rangers were desperate to clear their lines from a now very impressive attacking Swallows team. The next goal of the game was on the cards from Swallows, which soon came from a break away to finsh the game off 0-3. The Rangers side did not give up until the final whistle and should be proud of their performance giving the Swallows team a good match from the off. Again therewere many good perfomances, none more so that Man of the Match Zac Wheeler.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub: 19:Brendon Smith - MoM: Z.Wheeler

MATCH 2 - 0-4 Loss
The Rangers side looked again up for the challenge ahead against the visiting team for the second match. Swallows again were kicking down hill from the off after winning the toss and applied the pressure early on to test the Rangers defence. The Home team were unlucky early on as a goal was scored following a throw in from Swallows to make it 0-1. Again Rangers got on their feet and looked up to the challenge ahead against a Swallows side who gave the Rangers goal area a good battering. The Rangers defence of Daniel Chesson, Holly Springate and Ewan Nash, were doing well getting behind the ball to help the Rangers 'keeper who was making some impressive saves to keep his team in the match. At one stage, such was the amount of corners being made by the Swallows team it was a credit to both teams to see their determination to win the game both from an attacking and defensive point of view. Again the Swallows team won the battle of the half with a goal to take them to 0 - 2. Louis Singh managed to get his running legs on late in the half to try and test the Swallows defence but time ran out to make any challenge countas it finished 0-2 to Swallows.
The second half started with the Rangers side going to the Swallows team with nothing to lose. Rangers gave their all as it looked like a replay of the first half but this time it was Rangers taking all the corners. Swallows did some good man marking though which paid dividends as the Rangers strike force was choked and no goals were scored from the corners taken. The Rangers 'keeper, Josh Richardson, was soon in action at the other end of the field as he brought down an attacking player in his own area after missing the ball. The Swallows side converted the penalty kick to score their first of the second half to make it 0 -3. This did not deter the Rangers 'keeper who made some fine saves in the second half after this with on a few breaks coming Rangers way for Singh up front. The second goal in the half again showed why the very impressive Swallows team are at the top end of the table after pressuring well to make it 0-4. The half saw no more goals, which was unlucky for the Rangers side as it was clear that their hearts were in the game for the whole of the match. Again there were so many good performances, however it was Josh Richardson who got the nod for Man of the Match.
TEAM 2 - 13:Josh Richardson, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 2:Daniel Chesson, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 7:Louis Singh© - Subs; 8:Ryan Smitheman, 14:Dylan Langridge - MoM: J.Richardson

27/01/08- U8's League Division White - Away V Wigmore Youth Wihppets

MATCH 1 - 0-3 Loss
The game got off to a good start for the Home team as they put pressure on the Rangers defence from the off. The tactics paid off for the young Whippets as Rangers conceded an early corner. Thamesview managed to scramble the corner away for a throw in but the Whippets, like their name, took the advantage and grabbed an early goal shortly after the throw was taken with a swift attack. Rangers looked a little shocked by this goal and took some time to clear their lines with the Rangers 'keeper getting in the thick of the action all the time. With the ball going in all directions, Zac Wheeler and Brendon Smith managed to squeeze it through to the midfield where Bradley Brown paid a key part in keeping the game under control and calm the Rangers side down. Brown and Josh Whybrow did manage to team up front leading to a break on goal for Brown but he just could not convert. The action soon came Ranger's way as the pressure on Thamesview 'keeper increased, forcing a save and some misunderstanding in the Rangers defence as Daniel Cabella kicked the ball out of his own 'keeper's hands! Thamesview were lucky with Wigmore going in 1-0 up.
Again the Rangers 'keeper was soon in the action with a good save, using any part of the body that he could to stop the ball. Dhruv Patel and Dylan Langridge replaced Cabella and Smith in the second half. Rangers seemed to be a little steadier on their feet as they got into the game, kicking the ball out for a few throws. As their concentration swayed though they were punished with an excellent strike from outside the area by Wigmore tto make it 2 - 0. The Home team again started to apply the pressure on Rangers with Brown trying to tackle at every chance, trying to keep his side afloat. The Whippets soon came under pressure themselves though as Rangers started to go forward and test the Whippet’s goalkeeper. Wigmore's 'keeper, however, was up to the challenge and again the Whippets were able to go through a now tired Rangers side and score from a rebound after putting even more pressure on the Rangers defence. to make it 3-0. Brown would not give up the fight though and went forward edging his team earn a corner. Brown's corner was sniffed out by Wigmore's defence though and as the game was now coming to a close,Rangers only had one more chance on goal as Whybrow went close but it was not Rangers day and Wigmore came away with the points in a 3-0 win. It was a spirited performance by Rangers with James McCormick again busy in goal, however Bradley Brown gave a massive performance in the Thamesview midfield with an Man of the Match display.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 19:Brendon Smith, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Subs: 4:Dhruv Patel, 14:Dylan Langridge - MoM: B.Brown

MATCH 2 - 1-3 Loss
Again the Home team took the advantage from the kick off with an early goal to get the game flowing. Holly Springate was the first of Thamesview side to wake up with some good defending to help the Rangers get on their feet. As the game drew on, Rangers were having some good battles in midfield with Tyler Fairbairn holding his own as always. The game was starting to come alive after Ewan Nash handled the ball and a fine strike from the Home team suddenly spurred Rangers into overdrive. Louis Singh, the lone strike force and Captain of the Rangers side, sprang to action when he took advantage of leaving Wigmore in his wake and it was only the fine saving of the Whippet’s 'keeper that denied Rangers their first goal of 2008. The supporters from both sides were now in good voice as if it were a derby match and this encouraged both teams on the pitch. The end-to-end action had just started with the Home again taking the game to Thamesview with some good defending from Springate with some last ditch tackles to keep Rangers afloat. After a while the Rangers midfield managed to get the Ball to Singh who ran his heart out for the team only to just miss the target. Nash and Fairbairn were keeping the midfield action to themselves before slipping the ball yet again to Singh who so badly wanted to score but he narrowly missed again. The Rangers 'keeper and defence were in the thick of the action again to feed the ball away from the goal area as Wigmore applied pressure. As the half was getting to near the end, Singh managed to earn a free kick after yet another run on goal but a decent but the set peice wasn't close enough. The Whippets then earned a free kick, which Rangers cleared off their lines for a throw, however again it was the Home team to take advantage as they managed to tap the ball into the net for their second making it 2 - 0. The half came to a close with both teams up for the match but the Whippets making their chances count.
The second half saw Ryan Smitherman and Daniel Chesson on to replace Fairbairn and Amy Cameron-Potter. The pairing of Smitheman and Singh were soon on the attack through the Whippets defence to only be outdone by the 'keeper again who was having a good match of his own. Again both teams were battling well and after a couple of corners to defend, the Home team broke away to add another excellent solo goal to send Wigmre clear at 3 - 0. Singh was again looking for the illusive Rangers goal his team deserved after the first half performance but again his shot was saved by the Whippets 'keeper. Thamesview didn't let their heads drop though and after a goal kick their rewards came with a deserved GOAL from the one and only Louis Singh to make it 2 - 1. The Rangers camp went into over drive and who could blame them after registering their first goal in 2008! Smitheman wanted some of the action as he battled away but came unstuck after giving away a free kick. Rangers defence stood firm though as Chesson sprang into action again like previous games and with the help of the calm Springate, kept the pressure off the Rangers goal. The action in midfield was excellent also with Nash learning to pace himself throughout the game and with the help of Smitheman and Singh, Josh Richardson in goal was able to get a breather for spells. Wigmore applied some more pressure on the Rangers goal late on but the tough tackling Rangers team kept the Whippets at bay until the end of the game to narrowly go down 3-1. It was a good display from Rangers with a great 2nd half comeback. All the players, worked hard, especially Man of the Match, Louis Singh.
TEAM 2 - 13:Josh Richardson, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 16:Amy Cameron-Potter, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 7:Louis Singh© - Subs; 2:Daniel Chesson, 8:Ryan Smitheman - SCORER: L.Singh 1 - MoM: L.Singh

03/02/08- U8's League Division White - Away V Cuxton '91

MATCH 1 - 0-3 Loss
Thamesview kicked off as the early early exchanges had both sides playing some good football with Cuxton at times having the upper hand with their chances on goal. Some good defending by Zac Wheeler was needed with some fine clearances. At times during the half, the midfield play was pretty even, with Josh Whybrow getting into some good positions for the Rangers but even assistance from Bradley Brown the pair were short on luck. At one point, the confident Cuxton team gave Rangers a big scare as the ball went straight across the Rangers goal with no one there to clear it. Rangers only managed to keep possession of the ball late on with the teamwork of Whybrow and Brown but the superior defence of Cuxton were again on their game. As it looked like the half was going to end a draw Cuxton grabbed a goal to end the half 0-1 up.
The second half started with Rangers on the back foot and James McCormick had to make two good saves to keep Rangers in the match. Brown again started to make some good runs down the right side of the pitch to team up with Whybrow who again was finding himself in some good spaces at times. Dylan Langridge had to do some good defending as Daniel Cabella found himself under some pressure at times helping out in the midfield. Cuxton reversed some play capitalising on a poor free kick by Rangers to go 0-2 up. Rangers kept plugging away but the Home team managed to score again from a free kick for the second of the half to finish the game off 0-3. Again the Rangers were unable to score but their faces were still smiling at the end of the match in which the Ref played a key part to let the game flow. Josh Whybrow put in a Man of the Match performance for Rangers.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Sub: , 14:Dylan Langridge - MoM: J.Whybrow

MATCH 2 - 0-4 Loss
Rangers again had the kick off and the Cuxton team were straight down the Rangers half going for an early goal but Josh Richardson in the Rangers goal made an excellent save to help his team. Rangers were managing to soak up the ongoing pressure from Cuxton as the Home team took control. Louis Singh, the Rangers Captain, was then able to get a good run on goal but was unlucky to help his team with an early goal after the pressure the team was under. Holly Springate as usual got Rangers out of trouble with some good defending as the half drew on but the Home team were finding their feet and managed to squeeze a goal in to go 0-1 up. Springate unfortunately had to go off injured and was replaced by Daniel Chesson. Singh again showed he was goal hungry with another attempt on goal, however his effort just went wide. Brendan Smith was also getting into the game with his tackles taking the sting out of Cuxton as the Home team was again homing in on the Rangers goal. Ewan Nash was also showing he has a fine kick on him with a fine clearance from a Cuxton corner as Rangers continued defending. Cuxton continued pressuring and got their rewards towards the end of the half with another fine strike to go in at half time 0-2 up.
The second half was again about pressure on the Rangers goal but some good tackling by Thamesview helped Singh try his skills on the well organised defence of Cuxton. Again Rangers were nearly caught out but the fine defending of Nash and Smith again kept Cuxton at bay. The Home side went 0-3 up as the pressure began to tell. Singh again went forward again and again to try and score but the confident Cuxton team were able to clear their lines. Smith was now starting to put in a strong performance with some good passing but this was not enough to help his team as Cuxton made it 0-4. Singh kept plugging away for Rangers towards the end of the match but saw two efforts go close, one just wide again and another saved by the Cuxton 'keeper. Richardson also made another save in the dying moments of the match to keep the score at 0-4 at the final whistle. Louis Singh put in an inspired performance but Brendon Smith just edged the Man of the Match Award with a good all round display.
TEAM 2 - 13:Josh Richardson, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 19:Brendon Smith, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 7:Louis Singh© - Sub; 2:Daniel Chesson - MoM: B.Smith

10/02/08- U8's League Division White - Home V Woodcoombe Youth Cubs

MATCH 1 - 1-1 Draw
Rangers had the Kick Off and were kicking up hill. The first half was very well balanced in midfield with both teams getting the ball down and passing it about. The match soon developed into individual performances with some key changes by the TYFC Management that made it hard for Woodcoombe to mark up the Rangers players. Brendon Smith in goal for the Rangers showed that he had not lost his touch after being on the pitch for much of the season with save after save during the half as the game progressed. The Away team did get the better of the Rangers though in the half and scored a valuable goal that sent the away side into the lead 0 - 1. Rangers did plug away with all of the players giving 100% to try and go level at half time but it was not to be.
Again the Rangers upset the apple cart in the second half with Louis Singh getting on to the ball, trying to get past the well dug in Woodcombe side. Rangers now had the advantage of the sloping field and Smith in goal again showed he had not lost his touch to keep the Away team with strong saves and some fine goal kicks to help the Rangers along. Louis Singh, the Rangers Captain, played a hard shot on goal during a busy spell for the Rangers and it paid off as the ball deflected off a defender to bring the teams 1 - 1. The rest of the match was played as fast as the first five minutes with both teams really wanting the points. In the end, Rangers were looking to get their first points of 2008 and they got what they deserved.
TEAM 1 - 22:Brendon Smith, 12:Liam Tyler, 15:Holly Springate, 6:Ewan Nash, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 7:Louis Singh© - Subs; 2:Daniel Chesson, 16:Amy Cameron-Potter - SCORER: L.Singh 1 - MoM: The Whole Team !!

MATCH 2 - 0-3 Loss
Woodcombe Youth playing up field had the Kick Off. Rangers team had a hard act to follow to get past the Woodcombe side that are currently third in the league. The Rangers Management again made some decisive changes during the half to keep every one on their toes but it was the Away team who struck first with an early goal in the half to go 0 - 1 up. Ryan Smitheman was starting to find his feet in the game and Zac Wheeler was taking plenty of goal kicks as Rangers battled to keep the ball out of the net. Thamesview were unlucky as the Woodcombe side managed to grab a second during the half to make it 0 - 2.
The second half saw Rangers again play their socks off as the team starting to get on top of things. Smitheman again played well on the field making key challenges with Bradley Brown getting plenty of possesion for Rangers but again it was the Woodcombe team who got the luck and scored again in the half to make it 0 - 3. It was good to see the subs flowing on and off as Rangers started to get pinned back with James McCormick in goal coming out to put off the Woodcombe team time and time again. Late on Brown nearly got a chance on goal but although some of the home supporters called for a penalty it was the decisive footwork of the Woodcombe defence who won the ball. Rangers can be proud of themselves in this match which only one month earlier saw them lose across both games 15-0 to a very good Woodcombe side. This time the sides were a lot closer as Ryan Smitheman put in a Man of the Match performance.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown, 10:Josh Whybrow© - Subs: 8:Ryan Smitheman, 14:Dylan Langridge - MoM: R.Smitheman

02/03/08- U8's League Division White - Home V Bredhurst Juniors Youth

MATCH 1 - 5-0 Win
Rangers started this game well with Dhruv Patel bossing the midfield early on. Thamesview went close with a couple of chances before Patel set on a good run and scored his first goal of the season with a well placed shot to make it 1-0. Zac Wheeler and Dylan Langridge were defending strongly as Rangers continued to dominate. Thamesview grabbed a 2nd goal before half time when Bradley Brown struck a sweet shot from the edge of the box into the roof of the net to make it 2-0 at half-time. The 2nd half continued where the first half left off as Josh Whybrow added a third goal from close range before he scored his second and Ranger's fourth finishing off a good passing move involving Langridge and Brown to set the Thamesview striker up. The final goal came when Bredhurst failed to clear a corner and Daniel Cabella slammed in his first Thamesview goal to finish things off 5-0 to Rangers. It was a good all-round performance from Rangers involving hard work and good passing as Bradley Brown just edged the Man of the Match award.
TEAM 1 - 1:James McCormick, 14:Dylan Langridge, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown©, - Subs; 10:Josh Whybrow, 12:Liam Tyler - SCORERS: J.Whybrow 2, D.Patel 1, B.Brown 1, D.Cabella 1 - MoM: B.Brown

MATCH 2 - 1-3 Loss
Bredhurst took to the field with a much stronger team in the second game as they put Rangers under a lot of early pressure. Thamesview were defending deep and but still managed to get away with a counter attack to take the lead with Louis Singh grabbing his 22nd goal of the season with a shot which just escaped the visiting 'keeper to make it 1-0. Rangers held out until just before the break when a corner was fumbled in to draw things level at 1-1. The second half saw lots of defending from Rangers with Ewan Nash and Holly Springate working hard but Bredhurst still managed to edge into the lead with a swift passing move resulting a good goal to make it 1-2. Rangers couldn't get their game going and eventually, after an unfortunate handball in the box, conceded a penalty which Bredhurst scored to finish the game off 1-3. Springate had a good game for Rangers but it was Ewan Nash who eventually got the Man of the Match award.
TEAM 2 - 13:Brendon Smith, 15:Holly Springate, 2:Daniel Chesson, 6:Ewan Nash, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 7:Louis Singh© - Subs; 8:Ryan Smitheman 19:Josh Richardson- SCORER: L.Singh - MoM: E.Nash

09/03/08- U8's League Division White - Home V Royal Princes Park

MATCH 1 - 1-0 Win
Rangers had the Kick Off and were kicking up hill. The Royal Princes Park squad put on a very impressive performance from the off and Rangers soon found that they had their work cut out. Rangers started to edge into the match after the first five minutes with a lot of action in midfield from both sides. Ewan Nash and Holly Springate again making some key challenges in the half with Daniel Chesson running around the pitch finding himself in some good positions to help the team along. Louis Singh, the Ranger's striker, found it hard going up front as the lone stiker but still managed to get a few half chances in the first period. The second half started with Rangers pushing for the opening goal but they were lucky not to lose a goal as they gave away two free kicks early on as the Home team had to defend against a very impressive and strong Princes Park side. The half had no real surprises as it drew on with both teams getting on the ball as the end of season tiredness started to show with fouls on both sides creeping in because of mis-timed challenges. Singh again had a few chances on goal but was unable to convert the passes threaded to him from midfield. In the dying moments of the game Rangers won a corner. Nash struck a strong kick in which deflected in to give Rangers the lead and indeed the game 1-0. Daniel Chesson put in a Man of the Match display as Rangers grabbed the 3 points.
TEAM 1 - 13:Josh Richardson, 15:Holly Springate, 2:Daniel Chesson, 6:Ewan Nash, 9:Tyler Fairbairn, 7:Louis Singh© - Sub; 12:Liam Tyler - SCORER: E.Nash - MoM: D.Chesson

MATCH 2 - 0-1 Loss
The Rangers again were kicking up hill and Royal Princes Park had the kick off. Again the defence had some work to do with Zac Wheeler and Daniel Cabella trying to clear the ball. Early on the Away team took the lead with a well struck free-kick from the edge of the box. The teams on both sides then had plenty of the ball with Bradley Brown for Rangers showing some magic at times. In the dying moments of the half, Princes Park had a corner and the brave reactions from James McCormick in the Rangers goal were on display as he saved a close range shot keeping his team in the match at half time. Brendon Smith went in goal in the second half as the Rangers No 1 was rested. The first part of the second half saw Rangers playing with their backs against the wall as the Princess Park Team took corner after corner against the home team as the boots of Dhruv Patel and Wheeler cleared the Rangers goal mouth. Brown made a good clearance to send the Rangers out of the danger area which was well appreciated by the home supporters. The Royal Princes Park side, with the stronger players on the pitch, dug in well as Rangers advanced and the skills of Brown were on show again which was a pleasure to see. As the game drew on, Josh Whybrow was brought down just inside the penalty area to give the home side a penalty. Brown, who had been on form all game, took the spot kick but his shot came off the right post to go out for a corner. This spurred the away team on again as they soon found themselves up the other end of the pitch having plenty more corners as the Rangers defence cleared their lines time and time again. The Rangers side managed get out of their own half at the end of play but it was not to be this time against a strong Royal Princes Park who came to win. Bradley Brown put in another skillful display for Rangers with a Man of the Match performance.
TEAM 2 - 1:James McCormick, 19:Brendon Smith, 5:Daniel Cabella, 3:Zac Wheeler, 4:Dhruv Patel, 11:Bradley Brown©, - Sub; 10:Josh Whybrow- MoM: B.Brown

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