2007/08 Season

The new season starts with a midweek training session on Tuesday September 2nd. The venue details will be confirmed shortly via email but the session will last an hour from 6.15 to 7.15. We'll also be handing out the new kit.

Our first game (again, to be confirmed) is at home against Eynsham on Saturday the 6th.

Don't forget, this season we'll playing friendly fixtures again (in accordance with new FA U8 guidelines) so it's all about getting involved, trying hard and enjoying the football. Midweek training will be held on Tuesday evenings. Home Saturday sessions/matches at The Closes (please park by the Cricket Clubhouse).

A full fixture list will be sent out soon. We won't play every fixture but we will play more games than last year. We want to try and give the children as much football as possible on a match days so we plan to take a smaller squad to away games. This means some players will be asked to sit out certain weeks. This will be decided on a rota basis unless you and your children are likely to be away. Let us know in advance and we'll factor that into selection.

We'll also be welcoming two new players to our squad but please note, we're now full. If anyone asks you about joining us, say we're full but they are welcome to join the waiting list.

Here's to another exciting season.

David, Tim, Richard & Steve

Cumnor Win At Charlbury

The U7s played our first ever tournament on Sunday June 8th and finished the day unbeaten. On a sweltering morning, after a long drive through the rolling Oxfordshire countryside, 8 players took the field in a 4 match tournament. Playing six-a-side, each boy played 3 games and sat out 1. Our opponents, Charlbury and Chase, provided stern opposition but Cumnor controlled all four games (playing each team twice).

Final stats: played 4, won 4, scored 9, conceeded 0. Scores were: 2-0, 1-0, 2-0 & 4-0

So well done: Adam M, Ben C, Ben Mc, Fyn, James E, James S, Joe and Will. Highlights include: Adam M's midfield play and leadership, Ben C's superbly taken hat-trick, Ben Mc's non-stop running and bravery, Fyn's 4 breathtaking goals, James E's passing, clever movement and goalkeeping, James S' sturdy tackling and goalkeeping, Joe's super tough defending and Will's incisive passing and crossing.

Considering we haven't played together for over a month, this was a fantastic example of skill, teamwork and commitment. Our quick passing, strong running and excellent finishing was a joy to see.

Brilliant work, boys!

Eynsham Too Strong For Valiant Cumnor

Well it had to happen eventually and no bad thing it happened towards the end of the season but Cumnor were beaten in both matches. Both Cumnor teams battled hard but found the strength and touch of certain Eynsham players difficult to deal with. Despite losing 2-1 and 6-0, particular praise must go to Ben C and Joe for their brave defending, Ben Mc for man-marking the excellent Cumnor No.9 and Rory for a very gutsy and determined display both in goal and in midfield. James Earl scored a nicely taken goal and made a brilliant goal-line clearance and James S saved a penalty! Ollie played some nice balls, Adam M showed his leadership qualities and Will, Fyn and Binky all went close. Adam W made some great tackles and Laurie was his usual gung-ho self. Fantastic.

Highlight of the day however, was seeing Henry (and his crutches) on the touchline.

Well done everyone... Eynsham have improved greatly since we last played them and today was very much a blip in what's been a brilliant debut season.

Player of the Week: Rory for his energy and drive.

No training next week.

Parents: don't forget to get your Parents' Player of the Year form back to Tim.