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Belvedere 1 - 1 Boldmere Falcons

Team. A.Tubb, R.Stretton, M.Thompson,J.Burke,A.Burke, G.Stockdale, R.Clarke, G.Jones, S.Lloyd, D.Hyland.

Falcons playing with only 10 players started off slowly giving the advantage to Belvedere who created a number of chances before taking the lead. A.Tubbs playing goal keep the score down with some great saves as the pressure built. The Falcon broke away on a couple of occasions forcing the Belvedere goalkeeper into action and made a brilliant save from R.Clarke free kick, on the stroke of half time Belvedere won a penalty, A.Tubb kept up his great performance in goal by saving the spot kick. The second half was a different story as the Falcons came out of the blocks and piled the pressure on with chances going begging the Falcons were awarded a penalty when R.Smith was blocked just inside the area. R.Clarke to the kick and hit the underside of the bar and bounced out. Belvedere came back into to it and some great defending by the back 4 and some smart saves again from A.Tubb kept the score down. With a couple of minutes to go the Falcons were awarded a free kick 30 yards with everyone up front except the goalie M.Thompson put in a cracking cross which everyone missed and went into the back of the net. It was a well deserved point won by the ten players on show.
MOM A.Tubb brilliant display in goal

Boldmere Falcons 0 - 4 Amington Youth

Team. A.Tubb, M.Thompson, J.Burke, D.Hyland, R.Stretton, G.Jones, R.Clarke, G.Stockdale, K.Clarke S.Lloyd J.Baker Sub Alex Burke.

A poor first twenty minutes from the Falcons saw them concede 3 goals, with a swirling wind it caused problems in clearing the ball from defence. The game was played at furious pace with tackles going in hard there were few chances created in the first half. The second the Falcons started brightly causing Amington problems, Kieron Clarke missed a gloriuos cahnce to pull one back , then the Amington goalie pulled off a tremendous save from Ross clarke tipping his shot over the.The Falcons were putting Amington on the back foot with the Falcons forcing a string of corners. Amington started to hit the Falcons on the break with the defence having to make several good tackles from Dan Hyland James Burke and Matt Thompson and a couple of good saves from Adam Tubb. The falcons missed further chances through S.Llyod and K.Clarke it was not be. Amington finally scored their 4th due to a poor clearance.
MOM R.Stretton good all round performance

23/09/07

The Falcons opted for 4-5 -1 formation to give the Falcons a better attacking formation and to give the midfield support. Gilway way kicked off played with the strong wind behind them with both teams pressing to gain advantage Gilway were first to create a chance with the Falcons conceding a couple of corners which came to no harm. The Falcons were able to break quickly with Shane Lloyd causing havoc in the Gilway defence. Gilway broke way and with the wind assisting carried the ball to their forward who hitting a cracking shot into the corner of the net. It was harsh on the Falcons but they responded playing some great football from the back into midfield wiith debutant Chris Walker playing along side Ross Clarke in the middle of the park began to dominate. With Matty Thompson keeping the defence in line which helped push back Gilway it gave the midfield time to pile the pressure on Gilway with Ryan Kerins & Rory Stretton causing problems down the wings Gilway gave away a free kick way by the corner flag taken by Matty Thompson Shane Lloyd rose above everyone else and planted a superb header into the corner of the net. With Falcons on the up and increasing more pressure Joe Baker slotting in nicely to left of the midfield gave impetus to keep probing and causing Gilway problems the Falcons went close with another couple of chances through Shane Llyod and Chris Walker. the defence was caught napping and a great save from Adam Tubb kept the game all square. With James Burke , Daniel Hyland and Gethen Stockdale at back holding firm it was Gilways last chance of the half. The Falcons tookthe lead with a rasping shot into the top of the goal from Ross Clarke from the edge of the area. The Falcons went into half time 2-1 up. The second half Alex Burke came on for Gethen stockdale the second half was totally dominated by the Falcons hitting the bar on couple of occasions and the Gilway goalie having an inspired afternoon, with the whole to team playing for each other it was amazing the score stayed 2-1 as it could of been 7.
MOM. Chris Walker on his debut linked up well with the midfield all action performance unlucky not to score.
Other. Good to see Ryan Kerins back in a Boldmere shirt, well done to all the players yesterday a great effort.

30/09/07

Team ; A.Tubb, D.Hyland, A.Burke,J.Burke, M.Thompson,C.Walker,R.Clarke, R.Stretton, J.Baker,S.Lloyd.G.Stockdale Subs G,Jones & K.James Clarke

The Falcons picked the same side that finished the game last week against Gilway Boys due to an injury to R.Kerins. The game started brightly with both teams playing attractive football. The Falcons were the first to start creating chances with Shane Lloyd and Ross Clarke going close to opening the scoring. The Falcons pressed forward looking to go in front for the first time this season when Deer Park broke the offside trap and went 1-0 up. Falcon pressed forward with probing balls from midfield through Chris Walker Joe Baker and Rory Stretton causing all sort of problems for Deer Park. Falcons finally equalised through Shane Lloyd when he broke the offside trap went around the goalie to slot home a neat finish. The Falcons started to stretch the Deer Park defence and just before half time Alex Burke ghosted in to score with a neat header at the far post. Falcons brought both subs on at half time Grant Jones & Kieron James Clarke replacing Gethen Stockdale and goal scorer Alex Burke. The Falcons started to dominate and went further ahead through Shane Lloyd to make it 3-1. Deer Park upped their game and reduce the score to 3-2 virtually form the kick off. The Falcons started to push forward looking for the fourth and continued to miss chances. twenty minutes into the second half falcons were reduced to 10 men when Grant Jones got sent off for retaliation. The Falcons seemed to find a another gear and went 4-2 up with Chris Walker heading in a Matty Thompson free kick. Deer Park came back again and scored a screamer of a goal leaving Adam Tubb no chance, with the Falcons still looking the likely winners had a Ross Clarke goal ruled out for offside, the Falcons held out for a deserved win leaving them on 7 points from 4 games.
MOM Ross Clarke played with vision and controlled the midfield played unlucky not to score.

07/10/07

Team : T.Patterson, A.Burke, J.Burke, M.Thompson, D.Hyland, R.Clarke,C.Walker, J.Baker, R.Stretton, K.J.Clarke S.Lloyd Subs A.Tubb & G.Stockdale

Boldmere welcomed goalie Tim Patterson on his debut who broke his leg during pre season and would like to thank Adam Tubb for performing brilliantly as stand goalkeeper for the Falcons while Tim was recovering from his injury. The Falcons went into the game looking for their 3rd successive win, you could see in the opening exchanges that the Falcons were full of confidence playing neat football that had Newhall on the back foot for the first twenty minutes, the back four giving Newhall little room this gave the midfield and attack plenty of scope to expose Newhall down the flanks. The Falcons forced a couple of corners and the chances went begging. The Falcons had a penalty appeal turned down when Newhall took the legs from Kieron Clarke. Newhall started to come into it and caught the Falcons napping and broke through the centre of the defence to go 1 up. The Falcons increased the pressure and went close on a couple of occasions before Chris Walker was fed the ball to feet from Rory Stretton Chris turned a couple of players in the box before slotting home in the corner. The forwards Kieron and Shane were causing the Newhall defence problems due to the back up from the midfield with Ross Clarke, Chris Walker Joe Baker and dominating Newhall conceded a free kick inside their half. Matty Thompson took the kick and with great movement Chris walker attacked the ball and headed the ball into the corner of the net. Newhall responded but with the defence holding firm with alex burke, James Burke Matty Thompson and Dan Hyland in commanding form so out the first half to lead 2-1. The second started as much as the same as the first half with the Falcons going close on occasions through Kieron and Ross Clarke. The pressure finally paid off when the Falcons were awarded a penalty for hand ball, unfortunately it was put wide by Kieron James-Clarke.Gethen stockdale came on for Alex Burke with twenty to go and Adam Tubb came onto replace Shane Lloyd as Falcons went to 4-5 1 to see the game out. Newhall threatened briefly but Tim Patterson was equal to the threat from Newhall in the end it was a comfortable win for the Falcons.
MOM Dan Hyland kept the Newhall winger quiet all game and distribution of the ball out of defence to ease pressure on the players around him.

21/10/07

The under 18's played Dosthill Colts F.C. at home in the Tamworth cup. We won 3-2 goals scored by Joe Baker (1) Kieron James Clarke (2)
The Falcons were looking for their fourth successive in cup and league games. The Falcons came out of the blocks and put Dosthill under pressure from the start, playing neat football from the back through the midfield Joe Baker gave Falcons a deserved lead with some neat interlinking play and a never so die attitude which the Falcons took the lead a neat finish. The Falcons poured forward in search of the second goal and it came via a penalty when the Dosthill defence could not cope with Keiron James Clarke clever foot work in the area and the defender took his legs. Kieron James-Clarke took the penalty and slotted it into the corner with goalie getting a hand to it. Falcons pressed forward looking for the killer third goal chances came and went. Then just before half time Dosthill scored from their first attack from a long range shot which flew in over Tim Patterson in goal. The Falcons again started off pressing Dosthill back with chances being missed by inches and some good saves from the Dosthill goalie. Dosthill managed a isolated attack and managed to equalize when the Boldmere goalie misjudged the bounce of the ball and slid into the back of the net. This spurred the Falcons into further action shots and corners kept coming and chances going begging it looked as if the game was heading into extra time. The Final 15 saw the Falcons lose Ryan Kerins and James Burke through injury replaced by Gethen Stockdale and Grant Jones. The game was marred by the sending off of a Dosthill player for dissent to the referee. with extra time looking more likely one last great effort saw the Falcons split the Dosthill defence with Kieron James Clarke slotting the ball home with 2 minutes to go for a deserved win.
MOM Joe Baker tormented the Dosthill defence.
Thanks to Adam Tubb and Alex Burke the subs who turned up but did not get onto the pitch.

28/10/07

The under 18's played Sandwell Boy's FC away in the county Cup and won 11 nil.

Team: T.Patterson, D.Hyland, R.Stretton, M.Thompson (C) J.Burke, R.Kerins, R.Clarke, C.Walker, J.Baker, KJ Clarke, S.Llyod: Subs A.Tubb & G.Jones

The falcons came flying out of the blocks and scored 2 goals in 3 minutes to set up an easy win against a gallant Sandwell Boys FC. The Falcons played superb football through out hitting the bar and posts on several occasions and totally dominated the game from start to finish. The Falcons went into the break 6 nil up. James Burke and Joes baker were both subbed for Grant jones and Adam Tubb. the falcons continued to dominate and scored a further 5 to wrap up a impressive win.
The goal scorers for the Falcons were Kieron J Clarke 5 , Ryan Kerins 2, Ross Clarke 2, Shane Lloyd 1 and Rory Stretton 1.
MOM: All 13 players who played a joy to watch

04/11/07 Boldmere Falcons 8 - 0 Stonydelph

The Falcons were awarded a first minute penalty after Joe Baker jinxed his way into the penalty area and was chopped down by the Stonydelph defender Kieran Clarke coolly slotted the ball home into the corner of the net. The Falcons pressed forward again robbing Stonydelph of the ball and cross to the far corner, Chris Walker slotted the ball home to make 2 after 3 minutes. The Falcons kept pressing forward and increased their lead to three after a deflected shot off Shane Lloyd nut megged the Stonydelph goalkeeper. The Falcons made it four with a wonder goal from a Chris Walker thunder bolt from 25 yards which flew into the top corner of the net. The Falcons made it five just before break with a neat finish from Kieran J Clarke. The Falcons started as the match finished in the first half dominating the play and increased their lead through another penalty and completing his hat-trick Kieran J Clarke. The Falcons were now looking for further goals and could of increased the lead but through goalkeeping heroics from the Stonydelph goalkeeper. The Falcons finally wrapped up a comprehensive victory through further goals from Shane Lloyd a deft header and another brilliant finish from Kieran J Clarke from the edge of the area.
MOM. Grant Jones midfield maestro

25/11/07 AET Boldmere 7 - 6 Belgrave Bulletts

Team A.Tubb, D.Hyland, M.Thompson, R.Stretton,.Stockdale,C.Walker,R.Clarke,J.Baker, A.Burke, KJ Clarke, S.Lloyd. No Subs.
Entertaining game saw the Falcons dominate large parts of game creating good chance to in at half time with a lead, score was 0-0. The second half saw the Bullets take the lead when the Falcons failed to clear. The Falcons hit back with a smart header from A.Burke and took the lead through C.Walker. The Bullets hit straight back with a penalty to equalise. The Falcons then took the lead through KJ Clarke and with seconds left the Bullets scored to make it 3-3 .
No score was added in extra time and with the Falcons winning the shoot out 7-6. Brilliant effort from the Falcons no won 7 on the trot.
MOM J.Baker.

02/12/07 Belgrave Bullets U18s 3 Boldmere Falcons 3 (Boldmere won 7-6 on pens aet)

The Falcons took the lead 15 minutes before the interval through S.Llyod 5 minutes later C.Walker increased the and just before the break KJ Clarke scored a third. With confidence high the Falcons went searching to increase the lead, but Newhall scored, the Falcons went onto score a fourth through Ross Clarke before Newhall replied. With the Falcons dominating the play Falcons scored their fifth through S.Llyod.
MOM all the team best performance of the season against the league leaders.

15/12/07 Boldmere Falcons 2 - 3 Bustlehume

Team. A.Tubb, D.Hyland, J.Burke, R.Stretton, M.Thompson, C.Walker, R.Clarke, R.Kerins, J.Baker,K.J. Clarke S.Llyod: Subs. T.Patterson, A.Burke, G.Stockdale.
The Falcons were looking for their 9th consecutive win in all competitions made a terrible start by conceding 2 goals in the first 20 minutes finding themselves 2 down the Falcons came back into the game strongly hitting the post and bar. Falcons dominating the play Bustlehume broke way and won a penalty .Tubbs dived to his left and brilliantly saved the spot kick. This spurred the Falcons on and hit back by J.Baker scoring a cracker of goal with a rising shot into the top corner of the net. The falcons were now in full flow putting Bustlehume on the back foot with their goalie producing some saves keeping the score down to 2-1 at half time. A.Tubb was subbed in the second half for T.Patterson to return in goal after a back injury. The game opened up in the second half with the Falcon looking for the equaliser, both sides had chances but the falcons came back and with the pressure on the home side they conceded a penalty after tripping up R.Kerins in the penalty box. KJ Clarke slotted the ball home 2-2. The Falcons were piling on the pressure missing chance after chance to wrap the game up. R.Clarke hit bar J.Baker slotted wide.With 10 to go bustlehume won a free kick on the edge of the area the defence failed to clear and with cracking shot Bustlhume took the lead. The Falcons piled forward to find the 3rd goal but could not manage it.
MOM J.Baker good all round performance, well done everyone on a brilliant run of 8 wins on the trot, could not fault skill and effort yesterday.


06/01/08 Dosthill Colts 0 - 4 Boldmere Falcons

The Falcons were playing their first league since the end of November and won convincing 4-0 and recorded their 5th straight win in the league to move them up to 7th and with games in hand over the teams above them are in touching distance to top the league.

Team. T.Patterson, D.Hyland, J.Burke, M.Thompson, R.Stretton, R.Kerins, L.Korik, R.Clarke, J.Baker, S.Llyod & KJ Clarke: Subs A.Tubb & A.Burke.

The Falcons kick off and looking to bounce back from the cup defeat in the county cup, started to dominate from the start kicking up the slope. The Falcons went close on several occasions but could not find the killer touch. The Falcons took the lead through R.Clarke after forcing a string of corners. R.Clarke float the perfect corner which the Dosthill goalie could not gather 1 up to the Falcons. Dosthill came back forcing a couple of half chances which was dealt with by the Falcons back four. The Falcons soon found their feet again forcing a game Dosthill side on the back foot. The Falcons missed 3 glorious chances to extend their lead before half time, 1-0 half time. Dosthill came out of the blocks and a superb save from T.Patterson kept the score 1-0. The Falcons soon scored their second through L.Korik on his debut in midfield to settle the nerves and team down. The flacons were playing free flowing football and great individual goal by KJ Clarke put the result beyond doubt. The Falcons goalie as called into action with a double save to stop a gallant Dosthill reducing the arrears. The Falcons finally made it 4 with another cool finish from KJ Clarke to wrap the scoring up.
MOM. L.Korik on his scoring debut for the Falcons good all round performance for the team.

13/01/08 Falcons won 3-0 to reach their second quarter final of the season beating Belgrave Bullets with goals coming from L.Korik, R.Kerins and R.Clarke.
The Falcons went into the cup game against Belgrave Bullets having all ready played them in the county cup with the Falcons going through 7-6 on penalties. The Falcons were up for the game from the start dominating the Bullets fro the first minute.In difficult conditions the Falcons wee playing some neat football with L.Korik, R.Clarke and S.Llyod having good chance to put the Falcons into the lead, with Bullets goalkeeper pulling off some great saves to keep the score equal. With R.Clarke controlling the midfield and the defence been lead by M.Thomspon the Bullets found it hard to to create any chances. The Falcons forced a number of corners but the Bullets managed to clear their lines. The Bullets managed to create one chance with T.Patterson called into action tipped a lobbed shot around the post to keep the score down to 0-0 at half time. The second half started the same way as the first half with Falcons making all the running. The Falcons pressure finally told when L.Korik broke the deadlock with a rasping shot from just inside the area to finally beat the impressive Bullets goalie. The Bullets responded with a couple of half chances which resulted in them having a period of pressure but again good defending by the back four cleared the lines and with some smart play down the wings, The Falcons scored their second through R.Kerins cheeky lob over the Bullets goalkeeper. The Falcons were now in full flow and were given a free kick 25 yards out on the left hand side of the area R.Clarke took the free kick and bent it around the wall into the bottom of corner of the net (even becks would of been proud to score like that) game over 3- 0. The Falcons made a subbed S.Llyod for A.Tubb in the last twenty minutes, the Falcons saw the game out without any further goals been added.
Team: TPatterson, D.Hyland, R.Stretton, J.Burke,M.Thompson, R.Kerins, R.Clarke, L.Korik, J.Baker,KJ Clarke, S.Llyod Sub A.Tubb
MOM: R.Clarke commanding performance in midfield and a brilliant goal: Well done everyone lets keep going

27/01/08 Boldmere Falcons 3 Belverdere Park Juniors 3
Team. T.Patterson, D.Hyland, R.Stretton, M.Thompson, J.Burke, R.Kerins, R.Clarke, L.Korik,J.Baker, Sallied, KJ Clarke. Subs A.Tubb, C.Walker & J.Ashfall.
The Falcons playing their 1st home game since october started off as the team in form when they should have had a penalty in the 1st minute when KJ Clarke was brought down , the referee waved play on. The Falcons were flying and should of scored when a superb corner R.Clarke was cleared off the line. The resulting corner again was cleared of the line. The Falcons were piling on the pressure when they missed another couple of chances which were cleared off the line by the Beledevre defence., more heroics from the visiting goalie kept the score down to nil. The Falcons were finally rewarded with a penalty when the visiting defence cracked under the pressure from the Falcons, KJ Clarke was tripped in the area got up and slotted the ball home. The Falcons were dominate through and hit the post twice. S.Llyod was replaced just before half time by C.Walker due to injury. The Falcons increased their lead just before half time by a fine individual goal from C.Walker beating a couple of players on the edge of the area slotted the ball home into the corner of the net 2-0 half time. The Falcons came out of blocks again and playing their best football of the season managed to hit the inside of the post after a free flowing move from defence to attack which left the visitors' chasing shadows. The Falcons again hit the post, with visiting goalie playing superbly kept the score down. The Falcons went 3 up though a brave header from L.Korik. R.Kerins was replaced by J.Ashfall to make his debut. A.Tubb came onto replace R.Stretton.The.The pace dropped off and with 18 to go Beleverdere score what seemed to be a consolation goal, the falcons were stunned when with ten to go the visitors' scored a second, with the Falcons now on the back foot a third was scored with 7 minutes to go. The Falcons eased the pressure by forcing the visitors back and had a chance at the death to score but the goalie gathered the ball safely.

03/02/08 Major Cup Quarter Finals.
St Johns 2 - 3 Boldmere Falcons
Team: A.Tubb,D.Hyland,R.Stretton, M.Thompson, J.Burke, R.Kerins, R.Clarke, J.Baker, L.Korik, S.Llyod.
The Falcons opted to play 4 4 1 due to been short of players. The Falcons struggled at first to adapt to been 1 player down with St Johns making the most of having a extra player in midfield. St Johns forced the pace causing a few problems in defence without threatening the Falcons goalkeeper A.Tubb. With M. Thompson playing a captains role he lead, leading the back 4 of J.Burke, D.Hyland, R.Stretton to restrict St Johns, the midfield started to get more into the game, with R.Clarke, L.Korik in centre midfield and R.Kerins and J.Baker working tirelessly to create opening for the lone forward S.Llyod. The Falcons increased the pressure on the St.Johns defence S.Llyod and R.Clarke went close. St Johns broke away from a Falcons corner and took the lead with superb 20 yard shot which left the Falcons goalie no chance 1-0. This spurred the Falcons into action and a brilliant curling shot into the the top corner of the net from S.Llyod equalised for the Falcons. St johns were now reeling from the Falcons pressure and took the lead through a R.Clarke half volley into the net 2-1 top Falcons. St Johns came back into it in the final 10 minutes of the half and equalised when their forward nipped in between the Falcons defence and goalie to make 2-2 at half time. The second started with St.Johns taking the game to Falcons forcing a number of corners, which the Falcons cleared. As the half progressed the Falcons increased the pressure on St.Johns chances going begging in their area. R.Clarke hit the post with a cracking shot. Into the final 20 minutes a neat ball to R.Clarke 25 yrds out looked up and shot with such power it hit the underside of the bar and into the back of net 3-2 to the Falcons. The Falcons had another good chance to make 4-2 but failed to make it count. A nervy last 5 minutes saw St.Johns miss a glorious chance to equalise but failed to take it.
MOM: Every player yesterday superb effort with only 10 players saw off a very good side.
Next round semi- finals at home against Polesworth on the 2nd March.
Well done to KJ Clarke and J.Ashfall for representing England colleges under 18's at Oxford yesterday against Australia, unfortunately lost 3-2 last minute goal.

10/02/08 Boldmere Falcons 5-1 FC Premier
Goal Scoreres S.Llyod (1) L.Korik (2) and KJ Clarke (2).
Team. A.Tubb, D.Hyland, J.Burke, M.Thompson,R.Stretton,R.Kerins, R.Clarke, L.Korik, J.Baker, S.Llyod and KJ.Clarke Sub C.Walker
The Falcons were looking to return to winning ways in the league after the dissapointment of drawing the last home game. The Falcons took the kick off and went straight on the attack but the Primier defence cleared any threat. The game took time to get going with Primier having a well drilled defence playing the offside to great effect catching the Falcons forwards offside. The Falcons took the lead through a great indidvaul goal from S.Llyod when broke through the Priemier defence beating 3 players before slotting home. Priemier began to push forward forrcing a couple of corners which were cleared the Falcons spurned further chances to take the lead. Priemier on a rare attack broke through the middle of the Falcons defence a scored C.walker replaced goal scorer S.Llyod due to injury,1-1 half time. The game followed the same pattern in the second half with the Premier defence playing the offside trap. The first 25 minutes of the second half was a midfield battle with little given by either sides. The Falcons started to break the off side trap and close through L.Korik and KJ Clarke. The falcons suddenly came to life scoring 2 goals infive minutes L.Korik a aq 4 man move a sweeping ball from one side of the pitch to other a mazy run from L.Korik back of the net 2-1. Five minutes later L.Korik made 3-1 on a roll. KJ. Clarke swept in the 4th leaving Premier defence in tatters.The falcons were in total control now leaving Premier cahsing shadows the fifth and final goal by KJ Clarke was great indidvaul skill beating 3 players in the area leaving the goalie floundering and rolled the ball into the net.
MOM. L.Korik started in midfield and played up front when S.Llyod went off injured. Good perfornmance against a good organised side who knew how to play the offside well.

17/02/08 Invitation Cup quarter finals Boldmere Falcons 6-1 Drayton Manor
Team. A. Tubb, D.Hyland, R.Stretton, M.Thompson, J.Burke, R.Kerins, C.Walker, G.Jones, J.Baker. S.Llyod, R.Clarke : Sub J.Ashfall.
The Falcons came into the game looking to get into their second semi final of season started off brightly against last years champions. The falcons pressed forward trying to press home advantage with some neat into play from midfield into attack. Joe Baker impressing on the wing fed Shane Lloyd who went close. The Falcons were working hard against the Manor when they finally broke through with a fine individual gaol from Shane Lloyd bursting through the defence beating two players and slotting home 1 nil to the Falcons. Drayton tried to come back into the game forcing a couple of corners which the defence lead by Matthew Thompson cleared their line's Falcons defence was now becoming under increasing pressure Danial Hyland, Rory Stetton and James Burke kept Drayton at Bay. The Falcons started to put the Drayton defence under pressure and some great inter link play from midfield from Grant Jones, Chris Walker and Joe Baker opened up the Drayton defence for Shane Lloyd to score the Falcons and his second goal. With Ryan Kerins having a battle on the right wing with their opposing number kept their dangerous winger on the back foot. The make_shift attack Ross Clarke and Shane Lloyd kept the Drayton Manor defence on the back foot. 2-0 half time. Shane Lloyd subbed at half time due to injury on came Jon Ashfall what an impact terrorised the Drayton defence slotting home a great goal. Drayton were now chasing the game and finally scored to make it 3-1. The Falcons were in no mood to let Drayton back into the game and were awarded a free kick 25 yards out and Ross Clarke took the kick swerved it around the wall leaving the goalie no chance 4-1. with game all but over Joe Baker made it 5 -1. With further Chances going begging Chris Walker hit the post with a deft header. Ross Clarke hit another pile driver from 30 yards onto the bar. To wrap the game game up with team playing a part from Daniel Hyland, Grant Jones and Jon Ashfall finishing off a sweeping move made it 6-1. The Final 10 minutes were played out with the Falcons in a dominate mood.
MOM: Hard to pick great performances all through the team, it has to go Daniel Hyland great in defence kept the threat out from Draytons left hand side.


24/02/08 St Johns 2 - 5 Boldmere Falcons
goals coming from KJ Clarke 2, J.Ashfall 1 C.Walker 1 and his first goal for the Falcons full back R.Stretton.
The Falcons returned to St Johns afer a couple of weeks when the Falcons won 3-2 in the cup. The Falcons started off in the right tempo forcing St Johns on the back foot. The Falcons took the lead after 5 minutes through Jon Ashfall breaking through the defence on the left, committing the goalie and slotted the ball home into the corner of the net. The falcons pressed forward looking for the second coming close on a number of occassions through Kieron Clarke, Ryan Kerins and Joe Baker. The midfield were starting to domianate through Chris Walker and Luke Korik creating chnaces for the front 2. In rare raid from St Johns they stunned the Falcons with a looping shot which Adam Tubb failed to hold due to the greasy conditions 1-1. The Falcons response was rapid and went ahead thanks to a brilliant free kick from Kieron Clarke 25 yards out swereved the ball around the wall leaving the goalie no chance. 2-1. The Falcons were domonating all over the pitch in defence Matty Thompson playing a captains role along side him James Burke and the 2 full backs Daniel Hyland and Rory Stretton playing an attacking role that kept St Johns on the back foot. The falcons wee again caught on the hop as St Johns scored again due to a mix up in the Falcons defence 2-2. the Falcons response again was quick after forcing a couple of corners and a goal mouth scramble the ballcame out to Rory Stretton who placed the ball into the corner of the net from 20 yrds, great strike and 1st goal for the Falcons 3-2 at half time. The pattern of the game was much as the first with the falcons creating chances through the forwards and midfield some excelent sweeping play left St.Johns defence struggling with Jon Asfall just missing a cross shot from Kieron Clarke. The Falcons finally made it 4 through Kieron Clarke when he beat the defence and slotted abeaty passed St Johns goalie.Shane Llyod came on for Ryan Kerins with 20 to go. The Falcons finally sealed the game through Chris Walker with a lob over the goalie to make 5-2.
Mom: Matty Thompson lead the defence and the rest of the team played a captains role.

02/03/08 The under 18's reached the Final of the Major Cup winning 2-1 against Polesworth Swifts.
The Falcons deserved their against a very good Polesworth team and complements must be made to both sides for playing the game such a sporting manner. It was good to hear from the referee that he had no issues with either team and thought both were excellent and set a good example on how the game should be played.
Team. A.Tubb, D.Hyland, R.Stretton, M.Thompson, J.Burke, R.Kerins, C.Walker, L.Korik, J.Baker, KJ. Clarke, R.Clarke: Subs S.Lloyd & G.Jones (not used).
The Falcons were looking for a victory to take them to the Major Cup Final, the game kicked off with the Falcons kicking into a swirling wind a were under pressure from the start with Polesworth using long ball over the top to put the Falcons defence under pressure. The Falcons were caught early on when Polesworth had a free header to open the scoring but the header went wide. The Falcons were starting to get used to the blustery conditions and went close through Ross Clarke, L.Korik and Kieron Clarke. Polesworth continued to play neat football and were awarder a free kick outside the Falcons area. The kick was floated over and beat the offside trap to score with a deft header to make 1-0 to Polesworth.The back Daniel Hyland, Matty Thompson, James Burke and Rory Stretton started to take control releasing the midfield to pressure Polesworth onto the back foot. The pressure finally told after forcing a number of corners the from a clearance the Falcons played some neat football and released Kieron Clarke to slot the ball home from the edge of the area. The Falcons now were picking the pace up and could of gone 2 up through Chris Walker. The Falcons again broke through to score the 2nd with a sweeping move from the defence to attack daniel Hyland picked the ball slotted through to Chris Walker onto Luke Korik who in turn picked Kieron Clarke then he ghosted past two defenders to slot the ball home leaving the goalie no chance. The Falcons failed to take any more chances to increase the lead before half-time. sub at half-time Shane Lloyd on for Rory Stretton due to an eye injury.Polesworth came out in the second half with all guns blazing searching for the equaliser, the Falcons stood firm and started to find gaps at the back and chances again went begging. Joe Baker and Ryan Kerins imposing themselves on the game as it went on causing the Polesworth defence all sort of problems down the flanks. The Falcons were awarded a free kick outside the area Ross Clarke floated the kick over and great diving header from Ryan Kerins hit the bar.Polesworth were now giving it all and were unlucky not to equalise when they hit the inside of the post. Adam Tubb handled everything polesworth could throw at him in the goal and kept the threat to a minimum. With time running out with the last kick of the game Polesworth were awarded a free kick on the edge of the area. The Falcons players made sure they got to the ball first giving Polesworth no chance of an equaliser. Final action of the game 2-1 to the Falcons.
MOM: Every one involved yesterday.

09/03/08 The Under 18's played at home against Snarestone Youth and won convincingly 6-0, goals from Ross Clarke, brace from Ryan Kerins, Chris Walker, Shane Lloyd and Kieron Clarke.
Team: Adam Tubb, Daniel Hyland, Matty Thompson, James Burke, Rory Stretton, Ryan Kerins, Chris Walker, Ross Clarke, Joe Baker, Kieron Clarke, Luke Korik. Subs: Jon Ashfall and Shane Lloyd.
Snarestone kick off playing into the wind trying to put the Falcons under pressure from the start, the Falcons withstood the onslaught and the first minutes there was a midfield battle to be won. The Falcons started to take grip of the game and forced their first corner which caused mayhem in the Snarestone defence, eventually cleared their lines. The Falcons were now putting snarestone under severe pressure with Kieron Clarke and Luke Korik causing problems. With the midfield starting to dominate through Ross Clarke, Joe Baker, Ryan Kerins and Chris Walker the pressure finally told when forcing a corner on the left. Ross Clarke took the corner kick which totally baffled the Snarestone defence and went straight into the top corner of the net 1-0 the Falcons. The Falcons had the bit between their teeth and were pushing for a second when Ross Clarke went close with a clever flick which just went of the bar. The Snarestone defence was creaking and with the ball been played out of Defence from Daniel Hyland to Joe baker who beat a couple of players split the defence open with his cross ryan Kerins ghosted in and slotted the ball home into the roof of the net from 10 yards 2-0. Snarestone responded with a couple of attacking flurries forcing a couple of corners, which the Falcons cleared. Snarestone were awarded a free kick on the outside of the area, hesitant defending let the Snarestone attack in and somehow hit the bar from 3 yards out. The warning was heeded by the Falcons defence of Rory Stretton James Burke, Matty Thompson and Daniel Hyland and another break out the third goal was identical as the second some great wing play from joe baker again set up Ryan Kerins second goal of the game slotting the ball home into the corner of the net from 10 yards 3-0. The Falcons were now enjoying themselves playing some great football when kieron Clarke received the ball on the edge of the area and curled the ball into the top corner of net just before half time 4-0.The Falcons took time to get going in the second half, but were still creating half chances which Snarestone were able to clear their lines. The Falcons made to subs with Kieron Clarke and Luke Koori been replaced by Shane Lloyd and Jon Ashfall. This gave the Snarestone defence something to think about with more pace upfront it put them on the back foot the Falcons going close on numerous occasions. The Falcons eventually increased the lead to five when Shane Lloyd beat the offside trap and rounded the goalie to make it 5-0. The Falcons were now going through the motions as Snarestone had little else to offer when the pressure again told when Chris walker rode a couple of tackles in the area to make it 6-0. Adam Tubb had a comfortable game in goal with little to do kept his concentration well and performed well when asked to deal with Snarestone rare attacks.
MOM. Ryan Kerins great performance made space for his 2 excellent goals.
No Training this Thursday. Matty Thompson is playing in a final against Castle Vale on Thursday at Sutton Coldfield Town Coles Lane good luck! Kieron Clarke and Jon Ashfall are with England Youth College team this Monday again good luck.

30/03/08 The Under 18's played at home yesterday against Belgrave Bullets and drew 2-2 which ahs now ended any hopes of winning the league, best we can hope for is second place.
The Falcons had to start the game with 9 players on the pitch against a good Belgrave side. The first 25 minutes saw the Falcons battle to keep the score down and even created a few half chances to stop the pressure on the 9 gallant players. Belgrave took the lead on 25 when the ball bobbled about in the area falling to one of their forwards who slotted home. The falcons no's increased shortly afterwards to 10 players which gave the flacons a lift and started to push Belgrave back, forcing a number of corners which were unlucky not to score. Then with ten to in the first half the Falcons numbers went up to 11 players and immediately equalised through Kieron Clarke. 1-1 half time. The Falcons found hard to pick up the pace of the game after the break and were under constant pressure from Belgrave who were playing some neat football. The Falcons defence stood firm and in a breakaway Kieron Clarke was unlucky not to make 2-1 when he hit the outside of the post. The Front 2 of Kieron Clarke and Shane Lloyd went close again missing a couple of half chances. The midfield 4 of Ross Clarke, Grant jones, Ryan Kerins and Joe Baker worked tirelessly try and push Belgrave back and the back 4 of Daniel Hyland ,Matty Thompson, James Burke , Rory Stretton and goalie Adam Tubb put their bodies on the line to try and get the next goal. It was no surprise when Belgrave took the lead with a rasping shot into the corner of the net with 10 to go. The Falcons were down to 10 men when they had a player sent off, but they still found that extra to equalise when given a penalty for hand ball in the area, Kieron Clarke slotted the ball home with 3 to go. As much as they tried the Falcons could not find the 3rd goal to keep their championship hopes a live.
Team: A.Tubb, R.Stretton, D.Hyland, M.Thompson, J.Burke, G.Jones, R.Clarke,J.Baker,R.Kerins,KJ Clarke, S.Lloyd.
MoM: All of they players for a gallant effort in difficult circumstances, thanks to Grant for turning up and Kieron who played for England colleges on Sunday morning and to the 9 players who started the game.

06/04/08 Boldmere Falcons played Four Oaks and won 3-1 thanks to gaols from Ross Clarke, Luke Korik and Shane LLoyd.
Team : G.Jones, D.Hyland,R.Stretton,M.Thompson,J.Burke, J.Baker, R.Clarke,C.Walker, R.Kerins, S.Lloyd, K.Clarke: Sub L.Korik.
The Falcons were looking to bounce back from last weeks disappointing result found it hard going against their only local derby of the season. Four Oaks were well up for the challenge giving the Falcons little time to settle on the ball. Four Oaks were the first to threaten through an ex Falcon player A. Greenway but fired wide. The Falcons were struggling to put any decent moves together did create much till the back end of the first half creating a couple of half chances. The Falcons subbed Lloyd for L.Korik to try and shore up the midfield. The Oaks threatened again through Greenway when he blazed two shots over the bar. right on the stroke of half time the Falcons were awarded a free kick on the edge of the area the kick was taken by Ross clarke how floated the ball into the top corner of the net 1-0 half time. The Falcons started the second half brighter forcing the Oaks back creating a couple of chances and within minutes the Falcons went 2 up through a neatly worked goal with L.Korik slotting the ball home 2-0. S.Lloyd came onto replace R.Kerins. With the Falcons in total control now increased the pressure on the Oaks and went further ahead with a shot from S.Lloyd into the corner of the net 3-0. R.Kerins came on for R.Stretton with 15 to go. With the final kick of the game Oaks scored a late consolation goal to make it 3-1.
MOM: D.Hyland solid performance. Thanks to G.Jones for playing in goal due to injuries to our keepers.
Remember i need numbers if we are to go by coach to Lamb on 5th May asap £5 per person (players do not pay).
Start to think about your choice of your players player of the year.

23/04/08 the under 18's played at Polesworth Swifts in the league and won 4-1 against the side the that could be crowned champions if they win their last game next week.
Team: G.Jones, D.Hyland, R.Kerins, M.Thompson, G.Stockdale, L.Korik, R.Clarke, C.Walker,J.Baker, KJ Clarke & S.Lloyd.
The Falcons missing several players missing, had to shuffle the pack with players playing out of position had to start the first 20 with 10 players. The Falcons playing their first game in 2 weeks set about high flying Polesworth with attacking intent from the start, Polesworth could not cope with the pace and the skill from the Boldmere midfield of Ross Clarke, Chris Walker, Joe Baker. After some great link up play the 10 men Falcons took the lead through Shane Lloyd when slotted the ball home from 10 yards 1-0 the Falcons. The Falcons soon had 11 players on the pitch with Ryan Kerins slotting in at right back and Luke Korik into right midfield. The Falcons now had firm grip on the game, forcing succession of corners taken by Ross Clarke caused mayhem in the Polesworth defence. The Falcons had some great chances to increase the lead through Luke Korik, Kieron Clarke, Chris Walker ,but some great goalkeeping and the bar and post kept the score down to 1-0. The defence lead brilliantly by Matty Thompson, Dan Hyland Gethen Staockdale, Ryan Kerins . The Falcons made 2-0 after a corner from Ross Clarke was bundled over by Dan Hyland. Polesworth started to pick their game up and Grant jones pulled off a couple of fine saves and dealt with everything they could throw at him. On the stroke of half time Poles worth had a free kick on the edge of the area they crossed the ball and with the ball going over goal the head of Grant Jones could only parry the ball into the net 2-1 half- time. Polesworth were on the up after scoring before half time nearly made 2-2 with a shot just going past the post. Polesworth put the Falcons under pressure for the first time in the match and came close but with the defence holding firm the Falcons started to exert the pressure back. The Polesworth goalie again in great form kept the score down to 2-1 till midway of the second half. The Falcons had some great chances through Ross Clarke, Kieron Clarke Joe Baker Chris Walker and Luke Korik. Polesworth finally succumbed to the Falcons superior play and a superb 20 yard free kick from Ross Clarke hit the top corner of the net 3-1 Falcons. Instead of sitting back the Falcons were now looking to score more and in the dying minutes kieron Clarke scored with a scorcher of a shot from the edge of the area into the top corner 4-1.
MOM. Ross Clarke superb performance in midfield and a typical Ross goal from a free kick. Well done everyone great performance.
Next match: Should of been the semi against Solihull Juniors on Sunday, looks as if we have been awarded the tie, let everyone know .The final is against Amington on the 10th May.
Other fixture to be filled Drayton Manor next Wednesday 30th away kick 6.30 p.m

05/05/08 The under 18's played Belvedere in the Major Cup yesterday and won 3-1 with the goals coming from Chris Walker (picked as mom by the 4th official) Ross Clarke and Luke Korik.
Team : A.Tubb, D.Hyland, R.Kerins,M.Thompson, J.Burke, J.Baker,R.Clarke, C.Walker,L.Korik,S.lloyd,K.Clarke : Subs T.Patterson,G.Jones,R.Stretton and J.Ashfall.
Belvedere took the kick off and went straight into attack causing the Falcons defence all sort of problems with their pace. The Falcons defence failed to clear the ball several times and were lucky not to concede in the first few minutes. It was no surprise when Belvedere took the lead when they split the middle of the defence wide open leaving A.Tubb no chance in goal 1-0 down. The Falcons tried to respond but Belvedere work rate and pace was still causing the defence problems. the Falcons started to match Belvedere and were starting to get on top with two of their players getting booked for fouls on Kieron Clarke. Ross Clarke took the free kicks which Belvedere put out for corners and forcing their goalie into action. Belvedere were now on the back foot the midfield of Joe Baker Chris Walker Ross Clarke and Luke Korik causing all sort of problems and the pace of Shane Lloyd and the trickery of Kieron Clarke kept the score down. The Falcons were now flying and after forcing a succession of corners the got their just rewards with Chris walker heading the ball home. This shook Belvedere and with Falcons really piling on the pressure they took the lead through superb 20 yard free kick from Ross Clarke which flew into the top corner of the net leaving Belvedere goalie no chance. Belvedere tried to respond but the back four of Ryan Kerins, Matty Thompson, James Burke and Dan Hyland had the measure of their attack 2-1 Half time. Rory Stretton came on for Ryan Kerins at the start of the second half.
Belvedere came out trying to put the Falcons under pressure as they did in the first half making a couple of half chances. The Falcons midfield were now dominating again feeding the front two with Kieron Clarke, Ross Clarke forcing the Belvedere goalie into making saves. The Belvedere defence was creaking under the pressure and with the falcons forcing corner after corner they conceded a third. With pin point cross Luke Korik planted a twisting header into the corner of the net 3-1. With twenty to go Jon Ashfall came on for Shane Lloyd and Grant Jones for Joe Baker. This added more pace to the attack with Jon Ashfall causing problems was unlucky not score. Grant Jones releasing the ball early to the forwards the Falcons were unlucky not to add to the score line. With ten to go Belvedere broke through the defence and a brilliant one handed reflex save from Adam Tubb in goal kept the score down to 3-1. In dying minutes Belvedere pushed everyone forward to try and pull one back. The Falcons broke clear and Kieron Clarke spotted the goalie of his line lobbed him from 25 yards only to see his shot hit the top of the bar. Final score 3-1.
Well done everyone brilliant display. Good Luck to Kieron and Jon who made their last appearance for the team yesterday due to having to play in Spain against Villarreal academy at the weekend for Sutton Town Youth.

12/05/08 The under 18's played Amington in the final of the Invitation cup on Saturday and lost 3-1 to a very good side who managed to win the league.
Team: A.Tubb, D.Hyland, J.Burke, M.Thompson, R.Kerins, C.Walker, R.Clarke, J.Baker, S.Lloyd, L.Korik, R.Stretton. Sub G.Jones.
On a hot and humid day the Falcons were looking to make it a cup double and Amington were looking to win a cup and league double. Amington and the Falcons shared the first ten minutes testing each other out without creating to many chances. Amington started to impose themselves on the game forcing a number of chances. The Falcons tried to respond wasting a couple of half chances through Shane Lloyd and Luke Korik. The midfield 4 of Ryan Kerins, Chris Walker, Ross Clarke and Joe Baker tried to create the opening for the front two but found the Amington midfield and defence solid. With Amington pushing on and increasing the pressure it was no surprise when they took the lead. The Falcons responded forcing a series of corners, with half time approaching Amington conceded a free kick which Ross Clarke took and off a slight deflection ended up in the net 1-1 half time. The second half Grant jones replaced Ryan Kerins, Amington wee no enjoying plenty of the ball making the back 4 of Dan Hyland, Matty Thompson, James Burke, Rory Stretton work hard. The Falcons had good shout for a penalty when Luke Korik was pulled back by his shirt. The Falcons nearly increased the lead when Ross Clarke hit a superb 20 yard shot onto the cross bar. Dan Hyland was replaced by Ryan Kerins due to injury. Adam Tubb when called into action dealt with everything. With Falcons flagging in the heat Amington took the lead with 3 to go to make it 2-1 and with falcons gambling to throw everyone forward to grab a equalizer Amigton broke clear to make 3-1.
MOM. Ross Clarke great midfield display.

Presentation night sorry for the short notice it will be this Saturday at the club with the senior side disco on afterwards. Sorry I will not be there i am away in Barcelona, all have good time and enjoy the trophies you will pick up.

Five-a side comppettion on Saturday 14th June in the afternoon 2 pm kick off can you let Dave know, hoping to enter 2 teams.

Well done everyone on what has been a great season for everyone involved 2 cup finals and 4th in the league losing 1 game. Good luck to you all next year i am sure you all will be successful in careers if you apply your selves like you do at football. Dave will be running the Sunday morning open age side next year as i will no longer be involved. Thanks to Dave and Keith for their support this season which has helped me and the lads be successful.