Latest reporting takes in the period
Matches on 13th and 20th Nov.

Four games were played on Sat 13th Nov, with only one of our teams getting on the scoresheet.
This was quite surprising as we had an Albury Heath derby and an u8 team which scored 10 goals the previous week both drawing blanks!!
Well done, however, to the u11s who begin the reporting this week.

U11s
Albury Eagles 5-0 Chiddingfold
Just to say thanks to the kids for another sparkling performance today. The boys did really well. A welcome return for our Captain Dan Kingshott who marshalled our defence really well. Albury led at half-time 2-0 with goals from Chris Caley and Harvey Owen. It was more of the same in the second half when another 3 goals were added. The scorers were Jacob Drew-Bear, Dan Kingshot and Keith Fagg. It was a better performance with Jacob Drew-Bear getting man-of-the-match.
John Caley

U10s
Albury Griffins 0 - 0 Albury Eagles
Well the big day had arrived and the Albury teams met at the heath. This was a close contest with neither side wanting to make the first mistake. As the Griffins were the home team on this occasion, they pushed forward looking for an early break!! The Eagles defended well and were closing the ball down quickly proving they were better than their present league position. Griffins Harry Good hit the post and Ben Hurman had a shot cleared off the line by James Hern after a frantic goal mouth scramble. The Eagles had several corners but were also unable to penetrate the Griffins defence. The second half was a similar affair and the game finished in a scoreless draw with the points being shared. Man of the match this week for the Griffins goes to James Connolly for some excellent tackling and controlled passing from defence.
Mark Hurman
U8s
Brockham White 1-0 Albury Eagles
Albury Griffins 0-4 Priory Panthers

Matches played on 20th Nov
U12s
Albury Eagles 1-7 Brockham B
Another heavy home defeat for our u12s as they struggle to find any sort of form this season in what is turning out to be a very tough Horsham League.
Even so, the squad of now 17 players relishes the challenge of each game,
and although we see improvements each week, the opposition get better too! Three goals were leaked in the first ten minutes through central defence, with Sam Kaye pulling one back for Albury. Will H (keeper) then very bravely admitted contributing two own goals - one a rebound from a post, and the other a backheel (!) as we turned around at 1-5 down.
Brockham’s first touch and running with the ball gave Albury constant problems as they added a further two goals during the second half.
Notable performances today from Rob Moorcroft (MoM) for great defence at right and left back, Harry Thomas, Hugh Graves (sweeping second half) and Ross Beasley who got several attacks going and unluckily saw a shot rebound off the crossbar. Tony Hern

U11s
Chiddingfold 0-2 Albury Eagles
Just to say thanks to the boys for another good performance. We played this game without our recognised goalkeeper. Tim Parsons played very well as a stand-in, although he didn’t have much to do apart from make two saves all match. The defence played really well and gave the goalkeeper the protection he needed for most of the match. Albury took the lead when Chris Caley hit a spectacular shot from just inside the box to make it 1-0. Harvey Owen made it 2-0 when he side footed past the keeper from 6 six yards after a lovely build up and passing move which resulted in a low cross which Harvey converted.The defence held out well in the second half and Albury could have scored a few more but didn’t take their chances. Overall a very good team performance with man-of-the-match going to the whole team for a very good performance. John Caley

U9s
Albury Eagles 2-1 St Annes Blues
Brockham Black 1-1 AlburyGriffins

U8s
Albury Eagles 4-2 Albury Griffins

Albury Cricket Club AGM
ACC, our umbrella organisation, are holding this year’s AGM on Tuesday 7th Dec at the Pavilion on the Heath, 7.30pm start. All Eagles are associate members and parents are therefore most welcome to attend. Hope to see you there!
If you would like me to send you the agenda and 2003 AGM minutes, please let me know.

Social Happenings..
Coming up in the next few weeks we have the Albury Eagles Christmas Party on Saturday 18th December, 3-5pm in Albury Village Hall.

Then in the New Year, Quiz Night will take place on Saturday 15th January in the Drummond Arms, Albury. A sell out for the first two years, we can only take 60 entrants, 10 teams of six - so pledge your support to this fund raiser a.s.a.p to guarantee a plaice.
OK, no more fish jokes.

KEEPING UP TO DATE WITH EAGLES
Check out results and tables by logging onto:
www.cleardesk.co.uk/tadworth
whilst for the Horsham League, try:
www.yellowjersey.co.uk

Editor - Tony Hern
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Email: tonyhern@lineone.net