Tues 22nd - Dome 6.30-8pm
Next Thurs 24th May vs Effra Academicals - (squad of 14)
Mon 28th May Southside Red v Southside Yellow ( Squad of 26)
Tues 5th June - No dome today - Bank Holiday
Tues 12th, 19th and 26th June - Dome 6.30-8pm.
There will also be one more summer match v Effra. June or early July on astro at Dulwich.
July/Aug - Southside FC will take a break until football resumes late Aug/early Sept.
Welcome to the Southside FC Blog. Southside FC was formed in Summer 2010 with the aim of enabling as many people as possible to play football in a friendly and supportive enviroment. Southside FC 's squad includes staff, customers and friends of Southside Partnership and Support For Living.
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Southside FC 2, Arriva FC 9 (at least!)
Losing always hurts and losing by a cricket score hurts double.
That said , there were positives to take out of the game.
2 of Arriva's best players were Southside players, loaned to them for the night.
Congratulations to Courtney and Michael for excellent perfermances. If you play that well FOR us next time, all will be forgiven.
Amazingly, we actually finished the game much more strongly than Arriva. Danny White scored two excellent goals in the last 5 minutes.
Arriva converted their first chance of the game on 20 minutes to break the deadlock. Before then Southside had carved out at least four good goalscoring opportunities.
For 65 mins in the middle of the match too many Southside players let the pressure get to them.
When we go behind we have to dig deep and pull together. Next time we'll do that.
Despite the loss , there was plenty to celebrate. We had a squad of 20! Great to see so many people turn out. In fact the only 2 people who dropped out were our 2 keepers. Unfortunate that!
3 people made their debuts. It was great to welcome Herbert, Darren and Gianluca to the team.
Man of the match was Montel. The youngest player on the pitch showed more composure and maturity than anyone else with another excellent 90minutes at left back.
Effra have just challenged us to a match on the Stadium pitch next Thurs, so we'll have a good chance to put this result behind us.
I've just taken delivery of some new yellow kit too we could give it a first outing in the Effra match.
That said , there were positives to take out of the game.
2 of Arriva's best players were Southside players, loaned to them for the night.
Congratulations to Courtney and Michael for excellent perfermances. If you play that well FOR us next time, all will be forgiven.
Amazingly, we actually finished the game much more strongly than Arriva. Danny White scored two excellent goals in the last 5 minutes.
Arriva converted their first chance of the game on 20 minutes to break the deadlock. Before then Southside had carved out at least four good goalscoring opportunities.
For 65 mins in the middle of the match too many Southside players let the pressure get to them.
When we go behind we have to dig deep and pull together. Next time we'll do that.
Despite the loss , there was plenty to celebrate. We had a squad of 20! Great to see so many people turn out. In fact the only 2 people who dropped out were our 2 keepers. Unfortunate that!
3 people made their debuts. It was great to welcome Herbert, Darren and Gianluca to the team.
Man of the match was Montel. The youngest player on the pitch showed more composure and maturity than anyone else with another excellent 90minutes at left back.
Effra have just challenged us to a match on the Stadium pitch next Thurs, so we'll have a good chance to put this result behind us.
I've just taken delivery of some new yellow kit too we could give it a first outing in the Effra match.
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Southside FC 4, Big Paul's Arriva XI 3.
Really good game last night. A cagey first half ended 0-0 but the game burst into life with goals galore throughout the second period.
Southside went 1-0 up from a disputed penalty after Reece was brought down in the area.
Goal's from Scott, Reece(2) and Malek put Southside into a comanding 4-1 lead. Arriva surged back and 2 more goals for them kept the result in doubt until the final whistle.
Plenty of good play from both teams in a very open game made for an enjoyable occasion.
A return match is planned, probably for Mon May 14th.
Southside went 1-0 up from a disputed penalty after Reece was brought down in the area.
Goal's from Scott, Reece(2) and Malek put Southside into a comanding 4-1 lead. Arriva surged back and 2 more goals for them kept the result in doubt until the final whistle.
Plenty of good play from both teams in a very open game made for an enjoyable occasion.
A return match is planned, probably for Mon May 14th.
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Cup Quarter Final
I'm really looking forward to the QF on Sunday.
It's going to be a really tough game but i have faith in southside and i know that we will give a good account of ourselves.
Several regulars aren't available on Sundays. The team has been changed substantially but not weakend.
It's great to welcome back Bilal's boys, Martin and Tariq.Also Paul A and Neill R will slot in.
Scott has made a miraculous revovery from his ankle injury and is ready to start on Sunday.
Everything to play for. See you on Sunday. I'll be there from 11.15.
It's going to be a really tough game but i have faith in southside and i know that we will give a good account of ourselves.
Several regulars aren't available on Sundays. The team has been changed substantially but not weakend.
It's great to welcome back Bilal's boys, Martin and Tariq.Also Paul A and Neill R will slot in.
Scott has made a miraculous revovery from his ankle injury and is ready to start on Sunday.
Everything to play for. See you on Sunday. I'll be there from 11.15.
Monday 13 February 2012
Match cancelled - Mon 13th Feb
Tonight's match has been cancelled. Palace decided that the pitch was not playable today.
We'll try to re-arrange the fixture ASAP.
Dome is on next Tues 20th.
We'll try to re-arrange the fixture ASAP.
Dome is on next Tues 20th.
Friday 13 January 2012
Southside 3, Effra Academicals 3.
This was much better.
Apart from a 15minute wobble in the second half, Southside played with composure and discipline.
David made an assured debut in goal, covering for Geoff's absence.
Montel was really unlucky not to open his account for the Mighty Reds.
But for the heroics of Effra's keeper, we could have been 4 or 5 goals up at half time. Instead , the game was still goalless as we kicked off for the second period.
Scott broke the deadlock and it looked like we had a firm grip on the game, but Effra clawed a goal back and for a while things sarted to unravel.Soon we were 1-3 down.
I was really pleased to see that we pulled things back from the brink.
We regained our shape and our composure. Scott scored two more excellent goals.
In a frenetic last 10 minutes Southside looked the more likely to score. Three all was a fair result. It wasn't a perfect performance from us - there are a few things to put right, but there are plenty of positives to take away from this enjoyable game. Well done lads.
Team: David, Little James, Phil, Owen, Mark B, Reece, Montel, Dane, Nik, Big Paul, Bobby,Malek, Sam D, Scott, Danny.
Apart from a 15minute wobble in the second half, Southside played with composure and discipline.
David made an assured debut in goal, covering for Geoff's absence.
Montel was really unlucky not to open his account for the Mighty Reds.
But for the heroics of Effra's keeper, we could have been 4 or 5 goals up at half time. Instead , the game was still goalless as we kicked off for the second period.
Scott broke the deadlock and it looked like we had a firm grip on the game, but Effra clawed a goal back and for a while things sarted to unravel.Soon we were 1-3 down.
I was really pleased to see that we pulled things back from the brink.
We regained our shape and our composure. Scott scored two more excellent goals.
In a frenetic last 10 minutes Southside looked the more likely to score. Three all was a fair result. It wasn't a perfect performance from us - there are a few things to put right, but there are plenty of positives to take away from this enjoyable game. Well done lads.
Team: David, Little James, Phil, Owen, Mark B, Reece, Montel, Dane, Nik, Big Paul, Bobby,Malek, Sam D, Scott, Danny.
Friday 23 December 2011
2012 Fixtures
Weekly Dome sessions start up again on Tues 3rd January, 6.15-8pm.
Next 11 a side match is a friendly vs Effra on Thurs Jan 12th , 8pm.
We've got a Stadium pitch booking pencilled in for Mon 23rd Jan. This will be either a friendly or possibly the Cup Quarter Final - to be confirmed in early Jan.
Thanks to everyone for making this a really good year for Southside FC.
Next 11 a side match is a friendly vs Effra on Thurs Jan 12th , 8pm.
We've got a Stadium pitch booking pencilled in for Mon 23rd Jan. This will be either a friendly or possibly the Cup Quarter Final - to be confirmed in early Jan.
Thanks to everyone for making this a really good year for Southside FC.
Wednesday 21 December 2011
Quarter Finals
We're through to the Quarter finals of the M.I cup.
We've qualified as best runners up, thanks to our fantastic 8-0 victory over Ladywell in November.
The Quarter final matches will be played in Late Jan/Feb 2012.
We've qualified as best runners up, thanks to our fantastic 8-0 victory over Ladywell in November.
The Quarter final matches will be played in Late Jan/Feb 2012.
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Southside 0, MRC Ewell 4
We're not out of the cup yet. We could still sneak through on goal difference if a couple of other results go our way.
It was freezing cold and blowing a gale last night. We kicked off , playing into the howling wind and driving rain. In truth we never really got our game together. Despite lots of effort, we didn't keep our shape and didn't keep possession. On the rare occasions that we got the ball out to the wings it looked like we could score at will but these moments were all too rare. I was happy to go in to half time just 0-1 down. In the second half, the Ewell goal was under siege for 15 minutes as Southside looked set to draw level. Unfortunately we got hit on the break, and slipped to a 4-0 defeat as we tried in vain to take the game to the opposition
We didn't deserve to take anything from the game but the 4-0 the scoreline is a bit hard on us.
For me though, there were lots of positives. We had a really big squad - 17 people arrived in plenty of time for kick off, despite the weather and the lure of Chelsea v Man City. Charlie and Big James made really positive debuts. In a rare start, Montel impressed on the left wing. It was a really difficult night but i went home feeling happy with the attitute and application of the whole squad. Not everyone could play as many minutes as they wanted but no one made a fuss. Special thanks to David , Owen and Alex who came along to support the squad.
If we do get into the quarter finals we'll have to improve our football - we've got more than enough ability to raise our performace level - but our team spirit and hard work give us a solid foundation to build on.
See you all next Tues in the Dome.
It was freezing cold and blowing a gale last night. We kicked off , playing into the howling wind and driving rain. In truth we never really got our game together. Despite lots of effort, we didn't keep our shape and didn't keep possession. On the rare occasions that we got the ball out to the wings it looked like we could score at will but these moments were all too rare. I was happy to go in to half time just 0-1 down. In the second half, the Ewell goal was under siege for 15 minutes as Southside looked set to draw level. Unfortunately we got hit on the break, and slipped to a 4-0 defeat as we tried in vain to take the game to the opposition
We didn't deserve to take anything from the game but the 4-0 the scoreline is a bit hard on us.
For me though, there were lots of positives. We had a really big squad - 17 people arrived in plenty of time for kick off, despite the weather and the lure of Chelsea v Man City. Charlie and Big James made really positive debuts. In a rare start, Montel impressed on the left wing. It was a really difficult night but i went home feeling happy with the attitute and application of the whole squad. Not everyone could play as many minutes as they wanted but no one made a fuss. Special thanks to David , Owen and Alex who came along to support the squad.
If we do get into the quarter finals we'll have to improve our football - we've got more than enough ability to raise our performace level - but our team spirit and hard work give us a solid foundation to build on.
See you all next Tues in the Dome.
Friday 18 November 2011
Southside 4, Effra Academicals 6
Ermm.... usual stuff. 2 mins to kick off, not enough players. Trying to borrow players from the oppo.
Start with 2 injured players and no subs. 1-0 down after 2 mins. Equalise a minute later. Lots of effort but not much composure for the first 45 mins. Lucky to go into the break only 3-1 down.
Second half much better. We tried to take the game to Effra but caught on the break by their very quick front line. With 10 mins to go we were were losing 6-2. Could have been even worse but we didn't give up. A free kick from Reece made it 6-3 and a clinical strike from Scott (his third of the night) spread panic in the Effra ranks. At 6-4 Effra were out for the count but were saved by the final whistle.
We're nearly a really good team but 5 defeats in our last 6 games tell us that we're not there yet.
We're still in the cup so lets make sure that we get a result against Racing Ewell on Dec 12th to take us into the quarter finals.
Last night's team:
Geoff, Peter, Little James, Phil, Danny,Big Paul, Nik, Reece, Dane,
Scott, Glenn, Big Mark D, Big Mark B, Yusuf.
Start with 2 injured players and no subs. 1-0 down after 2 mins. Equalise a minute later. Lots of effort but not much composure for the first 45 mins. Lucky to go into the break only 3-1 down.
Second half much better. We tried to take the game to Effra but caught on the break by their very quick front line. With 10 mins to go we were were losing 6-2. Could have been even worse but we didn't give up. A free kick from Reece made it 6-3 and a clinical strike from Scott (his third of the night) spread panic in the Effra ranks. At 6-4 Effra were out for the count but were saved by the final whistle.
We're nearly a really good team but 5 defeats in our last 6 games tell us that we're not there yet.
We're still in the cup so lets make sure that we get a result against Racing Ewell on Dec 12th to take us into the quarter finals.
Last night's team:
Geoff, Peter, Little James, Phil, Danny,Big Paul, Nik, Reece, Dane,
Scott, Glenn, Big Mark D, Big Mark B, Yusuf.
Wednesday 9 November 2011
This week and next week
Great Dome session this week. 22 players. 3 teams.We've got a really strong squad at the moment.
Next week we're in the dome on Tuesday from 6.30 and then we've got a match against Effra on Thursday, 8.30pm kick off.
Last reminder for kit orders - I've got 1 last yellow shirt available now for £5.
I'm going to make a new order next week so bring cash to training if you want a red or yellow shirt.
(You can have a blue shirt too if you want one)
We'll pick the team for Thurs after training on Tues. See you then.
Next week we're in the dome on Tuesday from 6.30 and then we've got a match against Effra on Thursday, 8.30pm kick off.
Last reminder for kit orders - I've got 1 last yellow shirt available now for £5.
I'm going to make a new order next week so bring cash to training if you want a red or yellow shirt.
(You can have a blue shirt too if you want one)
We'll pick the team for Thurs after training on Tues. See you then.
Tuesday 1 November 2011
Southside 8, Ladywell 0
Great performance, fantastic result.Brilliant Cup tie.
Everyone played their part in a dramatic return to form for the mighty reds.
Ladywell are a decent team but we controlled the game from start to finish.
Our defence was solid throughout. Geoff barely had a save to make. Bobby and Malek worked together wonderfully in midfield, combining graft and guile in equal measure.
Goals from Reece (2) and Scott earned us a three goal cushion by half time.
Ladywell raised their game for a period in the middle of the game, but Southside were resolute. A fourth goal deflated Ladywell and from then on it was a case of how many.
Scott's four goals took his tally this year to 30 and Reece's two goals put his total into double figures. Two excellent second half strikes from Danny White were the icing on the cake.
Well done to everyone.
Our next cup game is against MRC Ewell on Monday December 12th , on the stadium Pitch at Palace.
Everyone played their part in a dramatic return to form for the mighty reds.
Ladywell are a decent team but we controlled the game from start to finish.
Our defence was solid throughout. Geoff barely had a save to make. Bobby and Malek worked together wonderfully in midfield, combining graft and guile in equal measure.
Goals from Reece (2) and Scott earned us a three goal cushion by half time.
Ladywell raised their game for a period in the middle of the game, but Southside were resolute. A fourth goal deflated Ladywell and from then on it was a case of how many.
Scott's four goals took his tally this year to 30 and Reece's two goals put his total into double figures. Two excellent second half strikes from Danny White were the icing on the cake.
Well done to everyone.
Our next cup game is against MRC Ewell on Monday December 12th , on the stadium Pitch at Palace.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Found Footage
I found this footage on You Tube. Click here to see 10 mins of action from our most recent game vs Effra. It doesn't look too bad - much better than i remembered it. Both of our goals are on the film and only one of theirs.
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Dome session , 18th October
Great session this week. 20 people. Really good debut from Haben and good to see Glenn and Big James starting to attend regularly. Brilliant effort and commitment from everyone involved.
Next Tues 25th is the last Dome session before our first Cup game on 31st.
We'll pick the squad after next Tues.
Please bring in any plain red Southside shirts - double check that you haven't got any stuck in the back of your wardrobe. We can't play a cup game in bibs!
Bring money for new kit if you want me to order any for you - yellow tops now @£10.
Red shirts with name/number @ £15 short sleeves, £17 long sleeves.
Next Tues 25th is the last Dome session before our first Cup game on 31st.
We'll pick the squad after next Tues.
Please bring in any plain red Southside shirts - double check that you haven't got any stuck in the back of your wardrobe. We can't play a cup game in bibs!
Bring money for new kit if you want me to order any for you - yellow tops now @£10.
Red shirts with name/number @ £15 short sleeves, £17 long sleeves.
Friday 7 October 2011
Cup fixture confirmed
Our first Millenium Cup fixture has been confirmed.
Monday October 31st, vs Ladywell FC.
7.30pm Kick off
Crystal Palace Athletics Stadium, grass pitch.
Should be a really good game.
( We also have a stadium pitch booking for Mon 5th December, which will either be for the Cup game against MRC Ewell or for a friendly.)
Monday October 31st, vs Ladywell FC.
7.30pm Kick off
Crystal Palace Athletics Stadium, grass pitch.
Should be a really good game.
( We also have a stadium pitch booking for Mon 5th December, which will either be for the Cup game against MRC Ewell or for a friendly.)
Wednesday 5 October 2011
kit order
Let me know if you need me to order any new kit.
There's not much cash to subsidise shirts at the moment so prices from now on are:
Red shirts (with name , number and badge) - short sleeve £16 / Long sleeve £19
Yellow shirts ( badge only) - Short sleeve £12/long sleeve £15
Cash required before i order I'm afraid.
There's not much cash to subsidise shirts at the moment so prices from now on are:
Red shirts (with name , number and badge) - short sleeve £16 / Long sleeve £19
Yellow shirts ( badge only) - Short sleeve £12/long sleeve £15
Cash required before i order I'm afraid.
Dome session , 4th Oct.
Good session this week. The Yellows edged it despite a late comeback from the reds.
Attending: Phil, Alex H, Owen, Thomas, Idris, Shane, Sam, Nik, Reece, James, Mark D, Fabio, Lewis, Cet.
Attending: Phil, Alex H, Owen, Thomas, Idris, Shane, Sam, Nik, Reece, James, Mark D, Fabio, Lewis, Cet.
Friday 30 September 2011
Southside 0, Londrines Sports Club 3
We were a bit of a shambles to be honest.
No goals and only two shots on target all night. Confusion reigned on the pitch as Southside players ran round like headless chickens for 90 minutes. Someone should sack the manager!
At half time it was 0-1 and we felt we were still in the game. Bobby and Jon had worked hard in Midfield, whilst Reece and Mark B performed well at centre back. It was great to see Lewis make his comeback after a one year absence and also i really appreciated Reece's offer to cover in goal until Geoff arrived.
After half time things went from bad to worse. The post match inquest started on about 55minutes and continued on pitch until the final whistle. Londrines took advantage and only Geoff's heroics in goal kept the score respectable.
I'm glad we haven't got any more competitive matches for a few weeks - we can relax and enjoy playing at the Dome for a bit.
Thanks to everyone for all of their hard work , despite the run of disappointing results. Good times are just around the corner.
No goals and only two shots on target all night. Confusion reigned on the pitch as Southside players ran round like headless chickens for 90 minutes. Someone should sack the manager!
At half time it was 0-1 and we felt we were still in the game. Bobby and Jon had worked hard in Midfield, whilst Reece and Mark B performed well at centre back. It was great to see Lewis make his comeback after a one year absence and also i really appreciated Reece's offer to cover in goal until Geoff arrived.
After half time things went from bad to worse. The post match inquest started on about 55minutes and continued on pitch until the final whistle. Londrines took advantage and only Geoff's heroics in goal kept the score respectable.
I'm glad we haven't got any more competitive matches for a few weeks - we can relax and enjoy playing at the Dome for a bit.
Thanks to everyone for all of their hard work , despite the run of disappointing results. Good times are just around the corner.
Thursday 29 September 2011
Dome + new fixtures
Good news. We've secured our block booking of the Dome for another year. Weekly sessions start next Tues 4th October, 6.45-8pm. £5 per session payable in advance on the night. Everyone welcome but please do confirm attendance by text in advance.
Also I've booked a re-match against Effra on Thurs November 17th, 8.30 kick off.
I'm trying to secure the pitch for our cup games against Ladywell and MRC Ewell. Possible dates are Mon Oct 31st , 7.30 K.O and Mon December 5th, 8pm Kick off. ( to be confirmed)
See you on Tuesday.
Also I've booked a re-match against Effra on Thurs November 17th, 8.30 kick off.
I'm trying to secure the pitch for our cup games against Ladywell and MRC Ewell. Possible dates are Mon Oct 31st , 7.30 K.O and Mon December 5th, 8pm Kick off. ( to be confirmed)
See you on Tuesday.
Friday 23 September 2011
Southside 2, Effra 5.
This was a really good, even contest for an hour.
It was 1-1 at half time. Younes had levelled the scores with a coolly taken penalty, after I'd gifted Effra the lead. After the break Reece put us ahead with a well taken goal and things were looking good. Then Effra scored. Then we lost our shape , our discipline and started bickering with each other. The inevitable followed. Effra took advantage, playing good football to achieve a substantial victory and revenge for the 11-1 defeat we inflicted on them in the summer.
No time to worry about this game. We're playing a Brazilian team on Monday ,so lets learn some lessons and sort ourselves out for this exciting challenge.
It was 1-1 at half time. Younes had levelled the scores with a coolly taken penalty, after I'd gifted Effra the lead. After the break Reece put us ahead with a well taken goal and things were looking good. Then Effra scored. Then we lost our shape , our discipline and started bickering with each other. The inevitable followed. Effra took advantage, playing good football to achieve a substantial victory and revenge for the 11-1 defeat we inflicted on them in the summer.
No time to worry about this game. We're playing a Brazilian team on Monday ,so lets learn some lessons and sort ourselves out for this exciting challenge.
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