Thursday, May 27, 2004

LIONS CLUB NATIONAL U16 FINAL - May 30
Tottington High School (Bury) v Folkestone Invicta U16's
Venue: FA Training ground, Lilleshall Hall, Newport, Shropshire.

Grateful thanks to David Bailey (a parent of Sundays U16's opposition) for providing a little information abour the team we face in the Lions Club National Final.

The team, I incorrectly described as "Bolton U16's", are actually Tottington High School from a village on the outskirts of Bury. Their progress to the final has been remarkable considering that they only normally play together 5 or 6 times a year

Like most school teams they have no financial backing, a relatively ancient kit ( although a new one is rumoured for the final) and they don't even have a playable home pitch.

For many of the boys involved in Sundays final this game is likely to be the pinnacle achievement of their footballing careers so make sure you enjoy the day. May the best team win

Sunday, May 23, 2004

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Lions club national semi-final. Venue - Salisbury city football club

Fowey u16's (0) 2 - 3 (1) Folkestone Invicta u16's
The day started with the long coach journey down to Salisbury football ground, traffic was good and arrival was 1 � hours before kick off 2 pm, enough time for the boys to settle and acclimatise themselves with the pitch and stadium. The travelling parents had time to relax and soak up the sun and the atmosphere. The word on the grape vine was that Fowey were very confident and were discussing where the final was being played and how they would get there. The sun was out, which was great for the spectators but did not make for great playing conditions.

Folkestone started full on from the start with most of the play in Fowey's half. Folkestone had a number of chances but could not find the net. Fowey tried but could not penetrate the formidable defence of Folkestone Liam Dickson, Justin Cheeseman, Liam friend and will Dennis were resilient and did not put a foot wrong. When goal keeper Matt Hurley was called into play he executed his duties with style and kept a clean sheet in the first half. The combination of Shane Spearpoint, Chris Fagg and Daniel Cheeseman in midfield helped control the game with some good through balls and supporting the defence. Chris Fagg seemed to be Fowey's target man in the first half by taking most of the fouls, he took this in his stride and carried on in true Folkestone Invicta spirit. With 29 minutes gone Folkestone were awarded a corner, Oliver Waters strolled over to take the dead ball, crossing the ball with his sweet left foot the ball dropped at the near post were Chris Fagg calmly slotted the ball into the net (0-1). There was a number of chances from Nat Blanks and Luke Coleman but no more goals in the first half.

With Chris Fagg off and Tim Quaye on, the second half started badly for Folkestone with fowey pulling a goal back in the first minute from the start (1-1). Folkestone not to be out done picked themselves up and started again and in the 44th minute was rewarded with a goal. Nat blanks crossed the ball Tim Quaye controlled turned and passed the ball to Luke Coleman putting the ball home in the net (1-2). 6 minutes later the fowey striker was clearly in a offside position the linesman's flag was raised and then put down, the referee allowing play to continue which caught Folkestone on the hop and scored, much to their disagreement the ref allowed the goal (2-2). At this point fowey seemed to lose the plot a little with the ref dishing out a number of yellow cards; they were getting frustrated and started making mistake after mistake. This was to Folkestone's advantage when in the 68th minute the ball was played through to Oliver Waters, he back headed the ball to Luke Coleman he calmly dribbled the ball round the keeper and scored (2-3). The crowd went wild and even the calm manager Stuart McFadden and coach Dick Parnell could hardly contain their joy. With 12 minutes left plus injury time it seemed like eternity to the final whistle, fowey had a couple of late corner which was pretty nerve racking for both players and spectators but they proved fruitless. To add to the excitement fowey went down to 9 men. Both being sent off for swearing at the ref and then at the linesman. Although terry Harrison had a pre match fitness test and was declared ok he was kept on the subs bench along with Michael Finch and Liam Smith, they still play an important part in the team. Flu struck Sam Lloyd was very much missed and the score could have been one or two goals more with his strength. The final score after 5 minutes injury time (2-3) to Folkestone.

Folkestone Invicta u16's conducted themselves with honour and grace and were a credit to their team, manager, parents and town. This was enforced by the referee congratulating them after the game on their behaviour. This victory means they are in the national final at the FA training ground Lilleshall hall Newport Shropshire against a team from Bolton this Sunday. Never before has a youth team from this area got so far in the competition this will be the pinnacle of the lads playing career lets hope they come away with a result.

Hurley, Friend Cheeseman Dickson Dennis Fagg (Quaye) Spearpoint Blanks Cheeseman Coleman Waters. Subs unused: Finch , Harrison , Smith , Lloyd
Scorers Fagg, Coleman 2
M.O.M Shane Spearpoint
Match report Paul Spearpoint

Wednesday, May 19, 2004

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Chatham u16's (0) 0 - 1(0) Folkestone Invicta u16's
Folkestone league and cup champions u16's mush league.

Both teams knew they needed a win from this game to clinch the league title. A draw would be good enough for Chatham but Folkestone had to get a result. Both sides provided end to end football and entertained the crowd throughout the game. There was plenty of chances at either end of the pitch in the first half with fruitless results. Chatham seemed to have the upper hand with the run of play and referees decisions going in Chatham's way. 0 - 0 at the break and Folkestone had the task of trying to penetrate the Chatham defense with the sun low and in their eyes. Folkestone played better football in the second half with shot after shot going wide over or saved kept the crowd cheering. Chatham seemed to get more and more frustrated with the way of play, which saw the ref dishing out 3 yellow cards to Chatham in a space of 5 minutes. Chatham content with a draw and happy just to defend but Folkestone were having none of it, and piled the pressure on. Well into injury time blanks took a long throw from the left this was flicked on by Coleman's head and then onto Waters, he swung his sweet left foot hit the ball low and hard. The goal keeper tried to get his hand to the bullet but didn't stand a chance, what a time to score Chatham had little time to come back from such a blow. 0 - 1 to Folkestone and the crowd were very happy. The ref only played 1 more minute, which meant Chatham, have come second to Folkestone in the league. This puts another bit of silverware in the cabinet for Folkestone having won the K.C.F.A cup as well. The double in their pockets and with Sundays game against Fowey from Cornwall in the Lions Club National Semi-Final, a win from this game might put them in with a chance of the treble.

HURLEY FRIEND CHEESEMAN FINCH FAGG SPEARPOINT BLANKS QUAYE COLEMAN LLOYD
SUBS CHEESEMAN WATERS DENNIS Unused SMITH
SCORERS WATERS
MEN OF THE MATCH HURLEY DICKSON FRIEND

Sunday, May 16, 2004

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta u16 (3) 7 - 1 (0) Ashford u16
This game was a must win if Invicta were to stay within a chance of winning the league. It was an even game for the first 15 minutes with both sides having a few fruitless chances. In the 21 minute Spearpoint crossed the ball Lloyd took the first shot the ball was deflected then came to finch same again his shot was stopped then Coleman buried the ball to put the home side in front 1 - 0. An early substitution took friend off with a hamstring injury and Quaye on and within 10 minutes he had scored from a blanks cross. Quaye had not struck the ball hard it bounced in front of the keeper and the n bounced over his head into the goal 2 - 0. Just on the stoke of half time Lloyd was brought down in the box and Coleman lined up to take the penalty. He struck it well to make it 3 - 0 at the break. The second half brought 5 goals. In the 49th minute Spearpoint crossed and Lloyd scored 4 - 0. Three minutes later Spearpoint crossed again Lloyd scored again 5 - 0. One minute later Lloyd scored from a solo effort working his was throw the Ashford defense scoring his hatrick in the space of 4 minutes 6 - 0. Coleman scored another in the 54th minute to seal his hatrick 7 - 0. The last part of the game was very much uneventful apart from Ashford getting a consolation goal in the 65th minute 7 - 1. Invicta need to win against Chatham on Wednesday to win the league. They travel to Salisbury city football ground on Sunday 23rd may to play Fowey from Cornwall in the Lions National semi-final.

Hurley friend cheeseman dickson finch dennis fagg spearpoint blanks coleman lloyd. Subs: quaye smith waters

SCORERS Coleman 3 Lloyd 3 Quaye
Man of the match Shane Spearpoint

Monday, May 10, 2004

FIXTURE NEWS
The Under 16 National Lions Clubs Youth Cup National Semi-Final.is scheduled for Sunday 23rd May 2004 at Salisbury City FC.

Folkestone Invicta V Fowey, Cornwall

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 4 - 0 Milton U16`s
The first half was mainly played in Miltons half with shot after shot going wide and over plus the Milton keeper saving many shots on goal. Late in the first half Liam Dickson clear the ball from the penalty box with a long ball to Sam Lloyd who controlled the ball to perfection took the ball round the keeper to slot the ball in the net. The second half was much the same format with three more goals one from Coleman another for Lloyd and one for blanks. This result put Invicta top of the league above Chatham who have 2 games in hand and only 4 games to play. Invicta still have to play Chatham which looks like being the last game of the season and the league decider

SUBS WATERS MICHEAL FINCH, LIAM SMITH
SCORERS Lloyd , Coleman Blanks M.O.M SAM LLOYD
Match Report Paul Spearpoint

Monday, May 3, 2004

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Bearsted u16 (0) 1 - 3 (1) Folkestone u16
With a strengthened Bearsted side and a lumpy pitch this was a difficult game. First half chances were even until Sam Lloyd headed in a Nat Blanks cross in the 39th minute. On the 63 rd minute a good punch by keeper Matt Hurley found Tim Quaye; his long ball to Nat blanks left him with a one on one and his blasted shot deflected in off the charging keeper. An ex- Maidstone player Adam Skinner pulled one back for Bearsted with a powerful header. Bearsted fought back forcing two saves from Hurley. Good play by Chris Fagg put Luke Coleman through only to be given a bad offside decision Justice was done when Fagg scored in the final minutes to seal a 3 - 1 victory

Scorers Lloyd , Blanks , Fagg

Sunday, May 2, 2004

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 1 Chatham U18`s
On Sunday the two teams played their forth game against each other this season 3 times in the league and once in the John Ullman Cup on each occasion Invicta winning each game by a score of 3 -1. The first half was quite even with neither team really threatening to score. In the second half the game started to open up with Chatham almost opening the scoring but for a fine save by Invicta keeper Kieron Mann. It was looking like a goalless game until the 56th minute when we treated to a mini goal rush of 3 goals in 5 minutes Rob Knott scoring the 1st in 56 minutes with a rare headed goal, Joe Neilson with a well worked move in the 60th minute, Chatham reduced the deficit with a well taken goal by Alex Hollinsby in the 61st minute. Oliver Waters rounded off the scoring in the 90th Minute with his back to goal turned and struck a low shot just inside the near post.

Invicta round of the season with a home tie against Ashford at home this Wednesday 5th May with a 7.45pm Kick Off at The Westbourne Stadium. The U18`s final is being held at the Longmead Stadium (Tonbridge Angels) 13th May with an 7.45pm Kick Off.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Kennington 0 - 5 Folkestone Invicta u16's
Folkestone took the helm within the first minute when Lloyd was brought down in the box. Harrison put the ball on the penalty spot and then in the back of the net. From the centre spot it was soon back in Folkestone possession, Fagg then weaved through the defense and clinically finished making it 2 - 0. 4 minutes later Harrison swung a corner in which found spear points head making it 3 - 0. In the 24th minute Lloyd put an excellent ball through to Fagg who belted it into the top corner 4 - 0. Folkestone played the second half with full vigor with good football being played and enjoyed by all supporters. 28minutes from the final whistle Fagg to a corner which hit a Kennington player with force landed at Lloyds feet who turned and put the ball in the back of the net. For the next 26 minutes Kennington tried their hardest to ruin Hurley's clean sheet but failed.

Scorers Harrison , Fagg , Spearpoint , Fagg , Lloyd
Man of the match Daniel Cheeseman

Wednesday, April 28, 2004

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Ramsgate 3-2 Folkestone Invicta U16
The game started with both teams determined to score. There was end-to-end football, which made for an entertaining start. Coleman and Lloyd both could not find the net with shots going wide and over the bar. Disaster struck for Folkestone in the 27th minute when they failed to clear the loose ball in the box and Ramsgate made no mistake in scoring. Less than a minute later Hurley was found off his line and the Ramsgate forward chipped the ball over his head to put the home side 2 - 0 up. Folkestone battled on and on the stroke of half time pulled one back with a goal from Coleman (2 - 1).

The second half was played in the same vain with some good end to end football. Ramsgate scored another in the 67th minute catching Invicta`s defense asleep (3 - 1). Folkestone had their chances with more shots going wide and over and plenty of free kicks with fruitless results. In the final minutes of the game Luke Coleman scored from a through ball by Spearpoint. This took Invicta`s goal total for the season to 100.

SCORERS: COLEMAN 40, 82
Man of the match Shane Spearpoint

Tuesday, April 27, 2004

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Ashford Town 0 - 0 Folkestone Invicta U18`
Invicta entered into the last of their four games in 10 days looking to avenge their 1 - 0 defeat earlier in the season at the Westbourne Stadium. It was a hard but well fort game with Invicta nearly opening the scoring when a good shot from Oliver Waters was pushed onto the bar and went behind for a corner by the excellent Coleman in the Ashford goal. Ashford defended well getting bodies behind the ball making it very difficult for the Invicta forwards.

It was Coleman who kept Ashford in the game with a string of fine saves in the second half especially in the late stages of the game. The two teams meet again at the Westbourne on the 5th of May for the final league game of the season.

Sunday, April 25, 2004

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Chatham Town 1 - 3 Folkestone Invicta U18`s
Invicta continued their travels this time to Brompton. Invicta picked themselves up from their 3 - 1 defeat at the hands of Whitstable two days earlier, they opened the scoring within two minutes when they forced a corner on the right hand side which Ben Sly hit the ball to the near post and Stuart Taylor steered the ball pasted the Chatham keeper. The game could have been sewn up by half time with the Chatham keeper saving well on several occasions.

The second half was almost a carbon copy this time Oliver Waters received a through ball from Simon Rainbow who was instrumental in most of the Invicta forward play and struck the ball with his left foot past the oncoming keeper in the opening five minutes of the second half. Chatham had a good 15 minute spell as Invicta eased of the pressure and were caught napping as a low shot took a slight deflection off a defender to sneak in at the near post. Chatham boosted by the goal found Invicta`s defence of Mann, Marsh, Dunlop, Harling, Taylor very difficult to break down. Ben Luckham playing on the left wing was causing problems for the Chatham's defence all game when he hit a cross field pass and found James Everitt on the right wing who laid the ball off to Joe Neilson who with a clever little chip found Brett Ransley at the far post who then chested the ball down and he chipped the keeper. The U18`s are away to Ashford on Tuesday 27 April 7.45pm Kick Off, and at home Sunday against Chatham Town 11am Kick Off and rounding off their league games with a home tie against Ashford at the Westbourne Stadium on Wednesday 5th May 7.45pm followed by the John Ullman Cup Final Thursday 13th May at the Longmead Stadium (Tonbridge Angels)

Mann, Taylor, Marsh, Dunlop, Harling, Rainbow, Sly, Luckham, Everitt, Waters (Neilson), Ransley Sub Unused: Morgan


U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Chatham Town 0 - 3 Folkestone Invicta U16`s
Invicta and Chatham both had plenty of chances, which made for an interesting start to the game. Hurley made some good saves to keep Invicta in the game the in the 29th minute Coleman put the ball through for Quaye his shot was parried by the keeper to Harrison's feet who made no mistake and buried the ball deep in the net. Lloyd came on for Dennis early in the second half, which added a spark to the forward line, and Fagg came on for finch to help push forward in the midfield. 10 minutes in Invicta had a corner from blanks which found sub Lloyd to put the away side 2 goal in front of the league leaders. 10 minutes later blanks battled throw the Chatham defense put the ball to super sub Lloyd who scored his second and Invicta`s third, which takes Invicta`s season total to 98. Although the game finished on a high note for Invicta. Chatham were clearly disappointed with a few words exchanged at full time and some Chatham players refusing to shake hands. The Invicta players did their parents and managers proud by not rising to the bate.

Hurley Dickson, Friend, Cheeseman, Finch, Dennis, Spearpoint, Harrison, Blanks, Coleman, Quaye Subs: Lloyd, Fagg, Smith, Not Used: D Cheeseman.

Man of the match Liam Dickson & Sam Lloyd

Match Report Paul Spearpoint

Thursday, April 22, 2004

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Whitstable Town 3 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U18`s
Invicta travelled to Whitstable for the third time this season and this being the forth time the sides have met this season. The visitors started the better of the two and a superb strike from Ben Sly opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Whitstable pulled a goal back on the half hour mark following a good sweeping movement from the right hand side. With the score level at half time Invicta went into the second half full of confidence but within ten minutes of the restart Invicta were unlucky when Referee Pritcher awarded a harsh corner. The corner was met with a good header at the far post and the Whitstable player took the opportunity well. The visitor's battled hard to bring the game level but was dealt a cruel blow ten minutes later as an unstoppable shot hit the back of the Invicta net. Although three one down Invicta never gave up and gave the League leaders a hard fought game and not for the first time this season did the club proud.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 0 Maidstone
The game started with the unusual full on pressure from the start from Invicta. This lead to the ball only going into Invicta`s half a few times in the first half just enough to keep keeper Matt Hurley from boredom. Invicta`s persistence could not bring them a goal With 8 corners in the first half and countless free kicks but just on the stroke of the Interval blanks crossed a perfect ball Coleman controlled and the buried the ball taking Invicta`s goals for the season to 94 and his total to 45 in 27 games. The second half was Played in the style of a cup final as both team battled to the end. Invicta had most of the Chances . Lloyd was brought down outside the box with only the keeper to beat but this only Got Maidstone a booking and the free kick was fruitless. Another superb performance from Defender Liam Friend saw two shots one save another chipped over the bar. Chris Fagg was Subbed for Spearpoint and was in the thick of the game from the start. Waters was brought On to add a little strength. Quaye was brought down and had to be taken off only to return later to the delight of the home crowd. Content with a 1 nil victory and well into injury time Invicta had another corner crossed from sub waters this found Spearpoint head who placed it low and hard away from the Maidstone keeper. The delight on managers Stuart and Dick`s face was a picture not being able to contain a smile with the victory over arch rivals Maidstone.

Scorers Coleman, Spearpoint

Match Report Paul Spearpoint

Sunday, April 18, 2004

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Dover Athletic 0 - 5 Folkestone Invicta U18`s

Invicta face 4 games in less than 10 days and started with a deserved win against local rivals Dover. Dover won the toss and elected to start the game with the strong wind and driving rain at their backs. Oliver Waters opened the scoring in the 16th minute when he received a good ball from Simon Rainbow from midfield with his back to goal Waters turned and hit a low shot which eluded the Dover keeper. Pat Nolan came close to bringing the scores level with a well taken free kick which Kieron Mann at full stretch pushed the ball around the far post.

Invicta went into half time with the one goal advantage and quickly got a second within 2 minutes of the restart with a long range effort from Sam Marsh only parried by the keeper and Waters followed in to tap home the second. Simon Rainbow did well to beat off the attention of two Dover defenders to slot home Invicta`s 3rd in the 53rd minute. Invicta were well in control of the game at this point and pushing for a forth when they won a foul ten yards into the Dover's half were Sam Marsh took the free kick to see his effort take one bounce over the keepers head and into the back of the net. Ben Sly almost made it two in two games but was denied by a good save by the Dover keeper just under his bar. Ben Luckham grabbed his second goal in as many matches with the best goal of the day with a 25 yard strike.

Kieron Mann, Tom Harling (Brett Ransley), Sam Marsh, Stuart Taylor, Ben Luckham, Will Dunlop, Simon Rainbow (Chris Morgan), Rob Knott, Ben Sly, James Everitt,

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Milton 1 - 6 Folkestone Invicta
The weather played a big part in the first half with Invicta battling against it but their Strength paid of with two early goals from Coleman one of which was a penalty. Invicta Could have been at least 5 nil up at the break but just couldn't find the net and with some Excellent saves from the Milton keeper. Milton kept Invicta back in the second half until Coleman slotted another to seal his hatrick. He was then taken off by manager Stuart Mcfaden and replaced with super sub peter crouch( recently signed for the u16s from the Aston villa area). Spearpoint headed home a rocket from a Harrison corner and then Minutes later Milton got a consolation goal. Invicta looked happy with the score at 1 -- 4 When super sub peter crouch scores two goals in 6 minutes to increase the lead. He and the Team tried in vain to get him his hatrick on his scoring debut but time was not on his side. Although the supporters were very wet and cold the boys entertained them up to the last Minute with Peter Crouches footballing brilliance and skill only on for 22 minutes Earned him man of the match

Scorers: Coleman 3, Smith 2 Spearpoint 1

Match Report Paul Spearpoint

Sunday, April 11, 2004

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Bearsted 1 - 2 Folkestone Invicta U18`s

League leaders Bearsted played host to Invicta just four days after the two clashed at the Westbourne Stadium were Bearsted claimed all three points following a 2 - 0 win. Bearsted went into the game without having been defeated in the League and they could not have got off to a better start going into the lead after 2 minutes when they won a corner and the ball swung into a crowded area, there were strong appeals for handball from the Invicta defence only to see the ball bundled into the net. Invicta continued to battle hard to get back on terms and were rewarded with a free kick 15 yards outside the area and Bearsted keeper could not hold onto the initial shot from Oliver Waters and Ben Luckham followed up and slid the ball into the back of the net.

With the teams going in level at half time Invicta looked as if they we starting to get on top in the second half with the greater of the play in the Bearsted half with Chris Barton in the Bearsted goal the busier the 6`5 ft keeper pulling off two fine saves from Simon Rainbow and James Everitt. Rob Knott was a constant pain to the Bearsted defence and was booked for his troubles by at times over fussy referee D Ainsley. The break through came midway through the second half when Ben Sly shot from 30 yards on the left hand side scored a terrific goal that Thierry Henry would have been proud of that went top corner far post leaving Barton no chance. Over the 90 minutes a game that Invicta deserved to win and showed great character which sets an intriguing John Ullman Cup Final 13th May at Tonbridge Angels.

Kieron Mann, Tom Harling, Sam Marsh, Stuart Taylor, Ben Luckham, Will Dunlop, Simon Rainbow, Rob Knott, Ben Sly (Chris Morgan) James Everitt, Ollie Waters (Brett Ransley)

Sunday, April 4, 2004

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Ramsgate Town 0 - 1 Folkestone Invicta u18's
The first half passed with neither team creating any real chances. The heavy rain during the night did little to improve the pitch which was hard in places with several areas of pools of water covered boggy patches as per usual their was very little difference between the two again the wind not helping either team Invicta made the break through in the 72nd minute when a square ball from Robert Knott found Tom Harling who shrugged off a push by a Ramsgate defender to steer the ball into the net. Invicta almost doubled their score when Ben Sly hit the bar from a well taken free kick. Ramsgate almost snatched a late equaliser but for an amazing treble save by Invicta keeper Kieron Mann deep into injury time.

Kieron Mann, Tom Harling, Sam Marsh, Stuart Taylor, Ben Luckham, Will Dunlop, Simon Rainbow, Rob Knott, Ben Sly, James Everitt (Ollie Waters), Chris Moran, Unused sub Brett Ransley

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 2-1 Kennington U16's
The first half started slow for both teams with not much in it . There was some good football played at both ends with Invicta clearing the ball off their line in the 35th minute and not long after they got caught when the ball hit the post and bounced into Matt Hurley's hands. Just on the stroke of half time Coleman was brought down in the box but the ref denied him the penalty. 10 minutes into the second half and Invicta got caught at the back and allowed the Kennington striker a free shot which he blasted into the roof of the net. Invicta had to Wait seventeen minutes to make it level when Fagg back headed the ball which run on for Coleman to score. Kennington were hanging on with a draw a good result but Invicta were not going to give up just minutes from the whistle Harrison clipped the ball in from a corner the ball was cleared wide back to Harrison returning the ball to the far side were Coleman chipped the ball over the keeper to put the home side in front. Invicta earned the three points which keeps them within a chance of the league.

Goal Scorers: Coleman 2

Match Report Paul Spearpoint

Sunday, March 28, 2004

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 1 Deal Town U18's
Invicta entertained Deal Town at the Westbourne on a sunny morning, this being the forth time the two sides have met this season. Invicta entered this game with a much depleted side because of injuries. Deal almost fell behind in the early minutes of the game when Robert Knott shot hit the side netting, it was Deal who opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Invicta keeper misjudged a low shot from Adam Hibbert that crept in by the post. Deal`s lead lasted just 2 minutes when Ben Luckham put Invicta pack on level terms with a goal similar to Hibberts the hard pitch making difficult for both keepers. With six minutes gone in the second half Robert Knott made himself some space and drilled home a left footed drive. Invicta started to open up the solid defence of Deal with Ben Sly and Tom Harling coming close to increasing the score but had to wait until the 60th minute when James Everitt tucked the ball away following some neat passing between Simon Rainbow and Robert Knott which split Deals defence and Everitt just had the keeper to beat, stand in manager Denis Hunt was pleased with the boys performance.

British Lions (National Semi`s)
Swindon 0 - 4 Folkestone Invicta U16`s

Sunday, March 21, 2004

Under 18's game called off because of a waterlogged pitch at homelands the only games to be called off both from Ashford.

Sunday, March 14, 2004

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 2 Ramsgate U18`s
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 1 Bearsted U16`s - K.C.F.A Semi-Final

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 2 Ramsgate U18`s
After 180 minutes of football in the league you can't separate the two sides. Invicta went into this tie with a much depleted team. As seems the normal when playing on the Polo Ground the wind got up and the rain followed. Invicta started the game with the strong wind in their favour and kicking down the slope. Joe Neilson had a very good chance to open the scoring as early as the 3rd minute only to see Ramsgate 1st team keeper Pilcher push the ball over the bar. The god's of fortune much have been with keeper Pilcher for ten minutes later he was lucky to stay on the pitch after a two footed lunge tackle on Tom Harling in the penalty area, to the relief of Ramsgate, supporters and players not only did referee Hart not book Pilcher but gave a free kick outside the area, from the free kick Rob Knott hit the bar. Neilson broke the deadlock in the 42nd when he cut in from the left hand side and beat Pilcher at the near post. Ramsgate equalized in the 50th minute when a long kick from Pilcher assisted by the strong wing bounced 10 yards outside the area and Ross Howells just beating the oncoming Invicta Keeper Kieran Mann to the ball to head home, the goal was similar to that of Sam Marsh earlier in the season. Invicta regained the lead in the 61st when a cross from Ben Sly was chested down by James Everitt who rounded Pilcher to slot home Invicta had several more chances to put the game out of reach when a cruel bit of luck in the 66th minute saw Ramsgate equalize for the second time in the game when a long rang effort went between keepers Mann legs.

Scorers: Joe Neilson , James Everitt

Kieran Mann, James Everitt, Sam Marsh, Will Dunlop, Stuart Taylor, Rob Knott, Joe Neilson, Chris Morgan, Ben Sly, Brett Ransley (Tom Harling) Ben Lindsey.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 1 Bearsted U16`s - K.C.F.A Semi-Final
Invicta started of badly by going behind within the first two minutes. They kept the pressure on and should have had at least 4 goals but just couldn't find the net. With 26 minutes gone Luke Coleman tried to put the ball round the keeper but didn't strike the ball with enough force the ball found it's way into Sam Lloyd's path only to find himself facing away from the goal he quickly did a 180 degree turn to strike the ball firmly into the net to make things equal at the interval. In the second half Invicta should have put more goals away but once Again just couldn't find the net. It looked like extra time when Liam Friend was brought down on the edge of the box and was awarded a penalty, Luke Coleman converted this to put Invicta in front. Ollie Waters was denied another penalty minutes later when he was dragged back by the shirt in the box. With a depleted side with injury this was a good result which takes them into the final of the K.C.F.A Cup Final. The only negative side of the game was when Terry Harrison was booked for a perfectly innocent tackle.

Scorers: Sam Lloyd, Like Coleman
Match Report Paul Spearpoint.

Sunday, March 07, 2004

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 1 Chatham Town u18's
Kennington 3 - 4 Folkestone Invicta u16's

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 1 Chatham Town u18's
Invicta found themselves a goal down after 30 minutes against the run of play against Chatham after Invicta Kieran Mann could only parry the initial shot which the Chatham attacker followed up and slid the ball into the net, Chatham's lead lasted just under 2 minutes when Invicta won a corner on the right and an inviting cross from Ollie Waters was met at the far post for a rare headed goal by Rob Knott. With scores level at half time Invicta continued to dominate this game in the second half in the 65th minute James Everitt won a penalty after being pushed in the back, only minutes early he was denied an even clear cut penalty decision Ollie waters elected to take the penalty only to see his effect saved Invicta had to wait until the 73rd minute when they won a free kick in their own half Sam Marsh took the free kick which found Joe Neilson who burst through the Chatham's defence and cleverly chipped the Chatham keeper from 25 yards. Rob Knott added his second in the 85th minute when he scored from an acute angle at the near post.

The Under 18`s are at home to Ramsgate on Sunday with a 11.00am Kick Off on the Polo Ground

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Kennington 3 - 4 Folkestone Invicta u16's
Invicta made hard work of this victory but once again fitness and strength was a key Factor in the result. Kennington took the lead only for Tim Quaye to equalize 2 minutes later. Kennington once again took the lead just before half time then Sam Lloyd headed in a rocket From a Harrison free kick on the stoke of the interval. Invicta came out in the second half With a bit more vigor and soon took the lead when Tim Quaye scored. Invicta increased their lead with a well struck free kick from Harrison which found Daniel Cheeseman who buried the ball in the net. This was a good result for Invicta as this takes their unbeaten Run up to eighteen games.

NEXT GAME HOME ON THE POLO GROUND SUNDAY 14th MARCH SEMI FINAL OF THE KCFA CUP AGAINST BEARSTEAD

Wednesday, March 29, 2004

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 5 - 0 Rossington Otters U16`s British Lions Cup
Folkestone Invicta u18's 0-1 Bearstead

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta u18's 0-1 Bearstead

Invicta lost for the second home game running on Wednesday night when they lost to the much fancied Bearsted. Bearsted attacked from the kick off and Invicta found themselves pinned back in their own half but held Bearsted until the 7th minute when Invicta gave away a corner and from the resulting corner Bearsted managed to scramble the ball over the line. Bearsted hit the post and bar in the first 20 minutes but Invicta continued to get back into the game. In the second half Invicta enjoyed the greater share of possession only poor finishing and some good saves kept Bearsted in the game. This young Invicta team continued to show great character.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 5 - 0 Rossington Otters U16`s British Lions Cup
A gripping game of football was played by both sides with Invicta putting only one chance Away of many at both ends, it came from a free kick by Dickson which found Coleman who Buried the ball and took Folkestone one up at half time, the team talk must of worked because Folkestone came out fighting and within seven minutes they put three goals away. The second Goal came from Harrison�s free kick which once again found Coleman. The third was a shot From Dickson the goalkeeper fumbled the ball and the ball dropped into the goal, Dickson Said after the match he was dedicating the goal to his granddad because he only scores when He comes to watch the match. The fourth was a shot from Spearpoint which was deflected The ball fell a Coleman�s feet who put the ball in the net, with a fine performance from Harrison in midfield and a 100 % committed performance from friend in defense who came off injured Towards the end of the game made it difficult for Rossington to create any chances. Invicta did not rest on a 4 goal lead they kept the pressure on and it paid off with Coleman Adding another goal to his tally.

This result puts the u16's into the national finals the next round possible taking them to Wales

Report Paul Spearpoint

Sunday, February 29, 2004

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 0-1 Ashford Town U18's
Folkestone Invicta 6 - 0 Milton Athletic U16`s

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 0-1 Ashford Town U18's
Invicta not only lost the game but also the 100% league record on Sunday which was always going to be a difficult game following the teams heroic display four days earlier in the John Ullman Cup Semi-Final. There was no doubt that that game would start with the heavy snow falling just before kick off. Any hopes of a good football match disappeared as quickly as the snow, with both sets of player finding it difficult to keep their feet Invicta almost grabbed the initiative midway in the first half only to see a fine save from the Ashford goal keeper. Shortly after Invicta keeper Kieran Mann pulled off a terrific double save which would have had Tv pundits raving about it. All square at half time.

The dead lock was broken in the 75th minute when a shot was initially blocked by Mann only to see the ball canon off his legs hit the under side of the bar and bounce down and come back into play, the ball was adjudge to have crossed the line by referee assistant Mr Richards despite protest from the Invicta side. Substitute James Everitt nearly equalised 10 minutes later only to see the Ashford keeper pull off another good save.

Invicta U18's are at home on Wednesday 3rd against Bearsted 7.45pm Kick Off.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 6 - 0 Milton Athletic U16`s
The game started off on a bad foot with the heavy snow falling leaving everyone wondering If the game would be abandoned but it cleared to make nice playing conditions. Invicta Started full on again and within 20 minutes Fagg had scored. With some good football from Both teams, but Invicta efforts paid off with Fagg scoring on the stroke of half time.

Fitness and strength played a major part in Invicta performance in the second half Which saw another 4 goals going in 2 from Coleman 1 from Blanks and a rare goal from Friend who says defenders can't score, this will undoubtedly boost Invicta goal difference and Put them back within the grasp of the league with Ashford beating Maidstone last weekend And only lower league teams to play surely they must stand a chance. The only thing that Spoilt the game was the linesman thought Luke Coleman spent the entire time on the pitch in An offside position, much to his annoyance put quite funny to watch.

Invicta U16's are at home on Tuesday 2nd March in the regional British Lions Cup Final against Littlehampton.

Tuesday, February 22, 2004

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 2 (aet) - 1 Cray Valley U18`s - John Ullman Cup Semi Final
Tonbridge Angels 1-4 Invicta Invicta U16`s British Lion Cup Semi-Final

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 2 (aet) - 1 Cray Valley U18`s - John Ullman Cup Semi Final
Whilst the 1st team were enjoying a 6 � 1 romp at Dartford Invicta were tested by the visitors Cray Valley who have already reached the London Cup Final and second in the Northern section of the Kent Youth League. In fact it was Cray who opened the scoring in the 19th following a speculative shot from twenty yards out which eluded Invicta keeper Kieran Mann. Both teams had chances to add to the scoring with both teams scrambling the ball clear on numerous occasions. Cray went into the interval with the goal advantage. Invicta`s defence of Sam marsh, Will Dunlop, Stuart Taylor, and wing backs James Everitt, and Rob Knott continued to frustrate Cray with Taylor and Dunlop having an outstanding game`s with Simon Rainbow and Ben Lindsey and the tireless Ben Sly battling hard in midfield leaving the successful strike partnership of Ollie Waters and Joe Neilson causing problems up front. Cray looked very dangerous at set pieces but Keeper Kieran Mann marshalled his defence well.

Manager Mick Dix was forced in making changes in the second half with Neilson and Sly both running themselves into the ground and were replaced by Brett Ransley and Ben Luckham the game seemed to ebbing away from Invicta with only added injury time left on the watch when a ball was put into the area and following a scramble James Everitt won the ball and managed to take it around the keeper and looked as if he had taken to much time slotted in the back of the net. Cray went straight for goal from the restart and forced a corner the ball was laid back and a fierce shot was smashed away on the goal line by Everitt shortly afterwards referee Neil Conlon blew for full time.

The second time this season that Invicta had been involved in the golden goal and were determined not go out as they had in the quarter final. Rob Knott was replaced by Chris Morgan in the first period of extra time. Late in the second half Ollie Waters came close following a free kick only to see Cray keeper saving low to his right but it certainly was not all one way with Cray pushing for the deceive goal with the dreaded penalties looming. Cray pushed everybody forward and some great defending from Invicta saw the ball played out to midfielder Lindsey who delivered a precise pass to Waters on the left wing and Waters cut in beating the last defender for pace Cray keeper came racing out of his goal to narrow the angle and Waters drove the ball across goal into the far side of the net.

Kieran Mann, Sam marsh, Will Dunlop, Stuart Taylor, James Everitt, Rob Knott,(Chris Morgan) Simon Rainbow, Ben Lindsey, Ben Sly,( Brett Ransley) Ollie Waters, Joe Neilson, (Ben Luckham) Subs Frazer Duncan (Not Used)

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Tonbridge Angels 1-4 Invicta Invicta U16`s British Lion Cup Semi-Final
Invicta continued in the same vain as previous games full on from the start with the will To win. 2 minutes in and Coleman crossed the ball from the right which found a Tonbridge Defender who could not clear the ball Quaye took a shot which found the roof of the net With some force. The game continued with a end to end battle when Invicta were awarded a corner, Harrison placed the ball perfectly in the box Quaye headed the ball which took Invicta to a comfortable two goal lead. Tonbridge pulled one back with a defensive Tonbridge chipped the ball over the keepers head. The game Continued with some very good football and on the stroke of half time Coleman slotted a Well placed shot after a run down the wing. In the second half Invicta did not let up With the pressure which paid off when blanks took the ball down the wing , looked has if he Was pushed a little to far wide took it round the defender and slotted the ball in the net with the smallest of angles, with his performance this earned him man of the match. This result will sure boost morale for the final on Tuesday 2nd march at home on the main pitch 7.45 KO

Scorers Quaye 2,11 Coleman 39, Blanks 46
M.O.M Nat Blanks

Sunday, February 22, 2004

YOUTH NEWS
Todays U18's postponed game against Whitstable re-arranged due to Whitstable`s cup commitments.
The under 18`s at home to Cray Valley in the semi-final on Tuesday 7.45pm if you are not traveling to Dartford for the 1st team game please come along and support the U18`s on paper looks a tough match.

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta p-p Whistable U18`s
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 0 Ramsgate U16`s

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 0 Ramsgate U16`s
The game started off with most of the play in Invicta`s half trying hard to play into the Strong wind. Invicta managed to keep a clean sheet in the first half and might have had a one goal lead just on the whistle when Quaye was brought down in the box only for the ref to refuse to give the penalty. Invicta came out in the second half fighting and looking the stronger side. With the wind in their favour Invicta piled the pressure on time and time again. 58 minutes in Harrison took a well struck corner which found Coleman who placed the ball firmly in the back of the net. 3 minutes later Invicta were awarded a free kick deep just outside the box, waters struck it hard and low and found Dickson�s foot on the volley the ball heading for goal was deflected slightly by Coleman�s foot into the goal. Invicta looked very settled with every player giving 100% waters who came on late in the game but made his mark by scoring from a Harrison and Coleman one two and buried the ball in the net. Quaye played exceptionally well despite suffering a nose bleed and Hurley made some superb saves to keep a clean sheet both deservedly getting man of the match

Scorers Coleman 58, 61 Waters 71
M.O.M Tim Quaye and Matt Hurley
Match Report Paul Spearpoint.

Sunday, February 15, 2004

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 8 - 1 Deal Town U18`s
Folkestone Invicta 8 - 0 Eynsford U16`s K.C.F.A League Cup

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 8 - 1 Deal Town U18`s
Invicta continued their travels away to Deal, Invicta went straight for the jugular from the off nearly opening the scoring in the opening seconds but Joe Neilson was denied by Danial Baines in the Deal goal. It was Baines who frustrated Invicta pulling off some good saves. Invicta had to wait until the 17th minute when a superb cross from Ben Sly from the right was met by Ollie Waters to slide the ball home. Two minutes later Deal were level after Invicta gave away a silly free kick 15 yards outside the penalty area and Stephen O`Brien struck a clean shot which went top left corner. In regained the lead in the 28th minute after Waters got his second. It remained 2 � 1 until after the break with some good goal keeping from Baines and at times poor finishing and a little luck Deal managed to hold Invicta. Manager Mick Dix made two substitutions the changes gave Invicta a different shape and the team played short passes and played with great patience in their build up just when you thought it was going to be one of those days when you thrown everything at the opposition with out getting your due rewards along came a goal blitz in fact 6 in the space of 14 minutes. The tireless Joe Neilson in the 76th minute an OG in the 77th, Duncan Frazer added to the score after some unselfish work by Neilson, Waters scored his third in the 80th, Neilson in the 82nd and Waters rounded of the scoring in the 84th minute.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 8 - 0 Eynsford U16`s K.C.F.A League Cup
Invicta's visitors looked fearsome opponents before kickoff with a strong following from Its supporters putting the number of home supporters to shame. At the start of the game It looked like it was going to be a even match with some good set plays from both sides then 15 minutes in Quaye scored this put Invicta in a position they are not familiar with (An early lead) Coleman followed later with two more goals before half time one of which Was a penalty, disputed by Eynsford but the decision by the ref stood. The second half saw Goals , goals, and more goals. With Quaye slotting in another and Coleman taking his tally Up to 6 . Dickson and Dennis played well in defense helping Hurley,( who made some excellent Saves) keep a clean sheet and Harrison and Daniel Cheeseman both having an excellent run At the moment the team looks very settled. Eynsfords heads never dropped and battled To the end the score could have been more if only for Eynsfords keeper who was on top form And kept a lot of goals out, this made a superb game of football to watch with both sides being a credit to their managers and parents

Scorers: Quaye 15, 50, Coleman 19 38(pen) 49, 56, 75, 79
REPORT BY PAUL SPEARPOINT

Sunday, February 8, 2004

RESULTS
Ramgate 0 - 0 Folkestone Invicta U18's
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 2 Maidstone Utd U16's

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Ramsgate 0 - 0 Folkestone Invicta U18`s
Following their disappointing cup exit on Thursday losing to Whitstable in the Plaaya cup in extra time (golden goal) Invicta traveled to Ramsgate to play a rare league game. There was only going to be one winner and that was the very strong wind although both teams tried to play football it was almost impossible.

Ramsgate seemed to have grabbed the chance to score when they were awarded a penalty when Will Dunlop was adjudged to push Ramsgate Ross Howalls in the back. With the strong wind behind the Penalty taker it look almost a certain he would score, but he managed to place the ball wide of the far post. In the second half Invicta were frustrated by three first class saves by Lee Pilcher

Invicta now travel to Deal Town for their next game on Sunday 15th. A date for their Semi Final has now been set for February 24th at home to Cray Valley with a 7.45pm Kick Off.

U16's Author: JIM QUAYE
Folkestone Invicta 3 � 2 Maidstone United U16`s
(Under 16 Kent County F.A. Youth Cup 3rd)
With a depleted squad this proved a challenging cup tie against a quality adversary. With the Strong wind behind them stones took the lead in the 13th minute. Several near misses from set Pieces left Invicta trailing 1-0 at half time.

A defended header from a throw set up nicely for Harrison to blast an equalizer in the 53rd minute. A long ball from a narrow angle by Dickson Beat the keeper, but stones quickly retaliated to level at 2-2. Good link play by the industrious Quaye gave Coleman the chance to turn and drive home the winner. In a strong all-round Team performance, credit must go to Liam Dickson, Michael finch and Liam friend, all playing Their best football of the season. This was an honest competitive game, and an excellent result.

Scorers Dickson, Harrison, Coleman
Match Report JIM QUAYE.

Thursday, February 5, 2004

RESULTS
Orpington Colts 2 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U18`s ( K.C.F.A Cup 3rd Round Replay)
Whitstable Town 1 (aet) - 0 Folkestone Invicta U18`s (Plaaya Cup 3rd Round)

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Orpington Colts 2 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U18`s ( K.C.F.A Cup 3rd Round Replay)
Invicta started their month of away games in the replay against Orpington last Sunday. Invicta started the game brightly and opened the scoring in the 9th minute when Ben Lindsey repeated his goal against Ramsgate on the Tuesday it was practically a carbon copy a good strike from outside the area and beating the keeper. Invicta were reduced to 10 men in the twenty fifth minute when Chris Morgan received a nasty facial injury subsequently Chris has to undergo an operation this weekend. It was during this period that Orpington scored their equaliser a low shot with the Invicta keeper unsighted leaving him little chance of saving it. Orpington winner came late in the second half with a mix up in the Invicta defence allowing the Orpington forward to slot home in the 87th minute.

Whitstable Town 1 (aet) - 0 Folkestone Invicta U18`s (Plaaya Cup 3rd Round)
On Thursday Invicta travelled to Whitstable where they had to pick themselves up after a disappoint result on Sunday. Playing the league leaders were always going to be a difficult game on paper and so it proved neither of the teams giving an inch the fast half. Whitstable came close to scoring just before half time when Aaron Knight hit the side netting. Whitstable shaded the first half.

The second half went to Invicta with Simon Rainbow bringing out a terrific save from Whitstable keeper just turning the shot over the bar. Invicta were further frustrated when in the space of two minutes they had shots cleared off the line twice. Whitstable for once breached the Invicta defence and were unlucky when they hit the post. Full time and the dreaded golden goal within the first five minutes of extra time Whitstable hit the bar and the rebound fell kindly to the Whitstable sub who gratefully headed home the winner. Manager Mick Dix was pleased with the way the team had responded and played their part in a very good and enjoyable match.

Tuesday, January 27, 2004

RESULTS
John Ullman Cup U18's
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 0 Ramsgate U18`s

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 0 Ramsgate U18`s
On a raw and frosty night the U18's put in a much better performance than Sundays Kent County Cup draw against Orpington Colts of the Bexley league, who they replay next Sunday. Regret that the scorer of Invicta's first goal is unknown at the time of going to press, the second goal was scored by Ben Lindsey.

Sunday, January 25, 2004

RESULTS
Kent County Cup 3rd Round U18's
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 1 Orpington Colts U18`s AET

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 1 Orpington Colts U18`s AET
For the second week running we were blessed with a bright sunny and dry morning. This time playing host to Orpington Colts from the Bexley League in the 3rd round of the K.C.F.A Cup both teams had early chances in the opening five minutes but failed to find the back of the net. In the first half Invicta looked the most lightly of the two to score and eventually managed to break the deadlock in the 28th minute when a superb cross from Tom Harling was met at the near post for Robert Knott to head home. Simon Rainbow was unlucky not increase Invicta lead in the 43rd minute when a well struck volley from well outside the area took a slight deflection and skimmed the bar.

The second half offered few chances and in the 55th minute Joe Neilson was brought down in the area and James Everitt took the penalty only to see the impressive James Tulloch in the Orpington goal pull off a double save firstly getting across the goal to palm away the initial penalty and pushed the ball around the post on the follow up shot. The game was now opening up with both teams squandering several chances. In the 87th Referee Ms Bailey had no hesitation pointing to the penalty spot when an Invicta fouled the Orpington striker in the box. This time it was Kieran Mann to turn hero with a great save at the right hand post palming away for a corner. Invicta seemed to have weather the storm when Orpington hit on the counter attack the initial shot was blocked and following a scramble to get it cleared Orpington found the back of the net deep into injury time. Invicta could have won the tie when Brett Ransley hit the bar with almost the last kick of extra time. The replay will be next Sunday at Orpington with the U18`s playing host to Ramsgate in the John Ullman Cup on Tuesday 27th with an 7.45pm

Mann, Marsh, Harling (Morgan), Taylor, Rainbow, Sly Everitt Knott,(Ping) Neilson, (Ransley), Waters. Unused Subs, Duncan, Luckham, Lindsey

Sunday, January 04, 2004

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 4 - 1 Sittingbourne U18`s
Ashford 3 - 5 Folkestone Invicta U16`s

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 4 - 1 Sittingbourne U18`s
Invicta played host to Sittingbourne on Sunday their first game for several weeks because of postponements. Joe Neilson opened the scoring after 16 minutes after Ollie Waters flicked the ball over the oncoming keeper and Neilson ran in to tap the ball into the open net. Sittingbourne pressed hard for an equalizer but where denied by an outstanding save by stand in keeper James Everitt.

Invicta had several chances to increase the lead but had to wait until the 34th minute when a poor goal kick found Waters who kindly returned the ball back to keeper via the back of the net with a low drive at the near post. Right on half time Invicta won a corner on the right hand side, the ball was passed from Ben Sly to Waters who hit the ball first time from 35 yards and it flew in like a rocket into the top corner far post.

Joe Neilson added a forth goal in the 62nd minute following a cross from Waters from the left. Sittingbourne got a consolation goal in 81st minute from Mark Hiddis. Again this was a good solid team performance.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Ashford 3 - 5 Folkestone Invicta U16`s
Invicta started of on a rocky path with a depleted side due to injury and a very poor pitch. Invicta went behind after 10 minutes only to play another unsettled 15 minutes until they leveled the score with a goal from Quaye, this gave Ashford a wake up call and they scored just before halftime leaving Invicta behind with what looked like a daunting task in the second half.

A goal from Fagg and another from Quaye settled Invicta and all played some excellent football at times. Ashford pulled one back then a tactical substitution brought Spearpoint on and in no time put the ball in the net with a header from a well struck free kick from Harrison. Daniel Cheeseman sealed the victory with a late minute goal.

M.O.M Tim Quaye Scorers Fagg, Quaye, Spearpoint, Cheeseman

Wednesday, December 17, 2003

RESULT
Chatham Town 0 - 3 Folkestone Invicta U18`s - John Ullmann Cup 3rd
REPORT
U18's Author: Paul Everitt

Whilst the first team were enjoying their 3 - 0 victory against Maidstone the under U18`s echoed the feat with a excellent discipline performance against Chatham as you would expect the home side started the stronger of the two Invicta seemed content to sit back and sound out the strengths and weaknesses of this Chatham team who had beaten Sittingbourne 6 - 2 three days earlier. As the game progressed Invicta started to push forward more and in the 37th minute the deadlock was broken when a ball was delivered from the left wing to find the head of right wing back James Everitt who headed back across goal for Left wing back Ben Luckham to slot home. Invicta had to wait a further 5 minutes to increase the scoring when a 25 yard effort from Simon Rainbow struck a fierce right footed drive into the top corner. A minute later Joe Neilson was brought down inside the penalty area by the keeper who was fortunate not to be booked, it was not the first or last time during the game that Neilson had been fouled. James Everitt took the penalty and slotted the ball low into the left hand corner in the 43rd minute.

The second half was similar to the first half with Invicta content to sit and hold. Chatham only had one chance of note which Matt Hurley pulled off an excellent point blank save pushing the ball over the bar. Manager Mick Dix was pleased with the good disciplined performance. Weather permitting the under 18`s are home to League favourites Bearsted this Sunday 11am Kick Off at the Westbourne Stadium.

Sunday, December 07, 2003

RESULT
Folkestone Invicta 6 - 0 Deal Town U18`s K.C.F.A Cup 2nd Round
REPORT
The game was effectively over within 40 minutes of this cup tie with Ollie Waters opening the score within the first 3 minutes when Joe Neilson pulled the ball across the goal for Waters to bury the ball in the net. Invicta had to wait a further 15 minutes before adding to the score when Neilson with his back to goal turned and hit a half volley into the roof of the net. Deal Town continued to try and get back into the game and in the 31st minute Robert Knott put a through ball for Waters to dispatch into the far corner of the net. Waters hat trick was completed in the 40 minute when Neilson delivered a perfect ball from the right wing for waters to smash home. It was Waters time to turn provider when his shot was palm out only to find Neilson who hammered the ball home in the 44th minute.

Waters wrapped up the scoring in the 50th minute. Invicta had several chances to increase the lead but Deal keeper John Marshell foiled Ping, Knott, Ransley, Sly and almost last knockings when a great ball was put through by Rainbow to Everitt who looked certain to score but for Marshell gating down well to his right. This was certainly not a two man show the balls provided by the defenders and midfield were excellent and would have any striker thinking Christmas had come early.

Sunday, November 30, 2003

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta P - P Deal Town U18`s K.C.F.A Cup (re-arranged for this Sunday 11am Kick Off Main Pitch)
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 1 Ramsgate U16's
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 1 Thamesmead Town U14's (No Report)

REPORTS
U16's Author: Craig Lloyd
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 1 Ramsgate U16's
Invicta dominated the first half and took the early lead when Luke Coleman was brought down in the box. Luke Coleman took the penalty and scored Invicta had plenty of other chances but could not find the net in the second half Ramsgate started to play better and gave Invicta good run around. Ramsgate managed to equalize in the 50th minute. Just when all thought the game was going to end with a draw Sam Lloyd struck a superb Volley in the 78th minute to put Invicta back in front. This was a good result for the boys and for assistant manager Dick Parnell.

MAN OF THE MATCH LLOYD / SPEARPOINT / BLANKS

Sunday, November 16, 2003

RESULTS
Tunbridge Wells 1 - 4 Folkestone Invicta U18`s (League Cup 2nd Round)
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 1 Bromley U16`s (Challenge Cup 2nd Round)

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Tunbridge Wells 1 - 4 Folkestone Invicta U18`s (League Cup 2nd Round)
Invicta travelled to Tunbridge Wells in the 2nd round of the League Cup after a three week lay off. Tunbridge nearly opened the scoring with a well taken corner when Invicta keeper palmed the ball away from close range. In the 15th minute Invicta opened the scoring when Robert Knott fired a low shot at the near post which was cleared only as far as the edge of the penalty box to Ben Sly who slammed the ball into the back of the net from goal scorer to provider as Sly took the corner after good build up play from Frazer Duncan and Joe Neilson. Sly delivered the perfect corner for James Everitt to convert with a diving header in the 26th minute. Invicta went in with a two goal advantage at half time.

Tunbridge came out the stronger in the second half, lack of match practice was starting to take it's toll and substitutions were made and Invicta seemed to take their foot off the pedal Tunbridge up to this point didn't look like they would score but were awarded a penalty for hand ball which seemed a little harsh which was converted in the 78th minute this goal lifted Tunbridge and they took control of the game but the game took another turn when over fussy Referee Hewitt sent of a Tunbridge defender off for descent and awarded Invicta a free kick ten yards into the Tunbridge half which Sam Marsh delivered into the Tunbridge area for Joe Neilson to prod home in the 92nd minute and Neilson added a fourth in the 93rd when he chased down a through ball and the Tunbridge keeper rushed out of his goal and kicked the ball straight at Neilson and the ball span into the air over the keepers head into the net.

Scorers: Ben Sly , James Everitt, Joe Neilson (2)

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 1 Bromley U16`s (Challenge Cup 2nd Round)
The first half saw both teams trying hard to find the net but it was a scoreless 40 minutes. There was some excellent football played by Bromley's quick forward line but Invicta defended well and kept them at bay, this was also helped by Matt Hurley who made some excellent saves.

The second half didn't start to well for Invicta as Bromley scored soon after kick off, this seamed to give Invicta a wake up call and the pace of the game was stepped up a gear. Invicta were determined to score with a cross from Liam Dickson only to be headed over the bar by Sam Lloyd who was having an excellent game. then another cross from Tim Quaye found Sam Lloyd again only to put the ball wide. Soon after Lee Wells was replaced by Chris Fagg, Invicta were awarded a free kick just outside the box. Terry Harrison stepped up to take the kick which found Chris Fagg who buried the ball in the back of the net to make the score level. twenty minutes later Chris Fagg crossed the ball to Sam Lloyd who had no problem in putting the ball in the net to seal Invicta`s victory in this very tough cup tie.

Scorers Chris Fagg, Sam Lloyd
M.O.M Matt Hurley / Sam Lloyd

Match Report Paul Spearpoint

Sunday, November 9, 2003

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 11 - 2 New Romney U16's (Under 16 K.C.F.A. Youth Cup 2nd Round )

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 11 - 2 New Romney U16's
Very much a one sided game with Folkestone letting in two goals from defensive errors. Matt Hurley made two terrific saves to keep the score from going any higher. Will Dennis and Liam Dickson play an excellent game with Dickson scoring twice. The midfield held its own with Harrison in command. Sam Lloyd assisted with two of the goals but was taken off at half time Coleman added four goals to list while waters score three two of which were a rare right footed volleys from the striker. Quaye came on at half time returning from illness and played well and scored. New Romney although had 11 goals put passed them still battled right up to the end. All players from both teams played well which made for an entertaining game.

Scorer's : WATERS 3, DICKSON 2, LLOYD 1, COLEMAN 4, QUAYE 1
Report by Paul Spearpoint

Sunday, November 2, 2003

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 0 Ashford Town U16`s
Folkestone Invicta 5 - 2 Tonbridge Angels U14's

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 0 Ashford Town U16`s
The game started well for Invicta with a quick goal for Luke Coleman straight from kick off. This seemed to put Ashford on a daunting task of trying to recover as well as play in weather that was against both sides. Invicta had most of the play which paid off as waters scored just on the half time to put Invicta two in front. In the second half both teams had their chances Ashford's best was when Will Dennis bought down Ashford's forward for a penalty. This was struck hard and low to the left of the keeper, but Matt Hurley managed to just get a hand to it and stopped the ball on the line. The grueling wind and rain didn't make it a magical game to watch but the result was fair and Ashford didn't play like a team at the bottom of the league.
Goal scorers Luke Coleman, Ollie Waters
Match Report: Paul Spearpoint

U14's Author: Kim Gardiner
Folkestone Invicta 5 - 2 Tonbridge Angels U14's
Invicta were on top from the start with the wind behind them. Luke Jones opened the scoring with a superb free kick from 25 yards that flew into the top corner. the second came soon after when Phil Hayes cut in from the left and let fly with his right foot. Invicta stated to believe in themselves and the third came when Josh Burchell drilled home from outside the area. Invicta conceded a goal just before half time.

Invicta needed to defend against the wind, but soon found themselves only one goal up after another good strike from Tonbridge. Invicta responded quickly and went straight up the other end with Josh Burchell scoring his second of the day. Invicta made the game safe after the lively Charlie Partridge hit the post and Dan Garrity cooly followed up. The whole team performed very well in difficult conditions.

Amor, Pittock, Wild, Vincent, Boxer, Jones, Burchell, Garrity, Hayes, Partridge, Kelly, Gardiner.
Match Report Kim Gardiner

Sunday, October 26, 2003

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 4 - 2 Milton Athletic U18's

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 4 - 2 Milton Athletic U18's
Invicta trailed 2 - 0 at half time, this score in all honesty flattered the visitors Invicta could have been 3 up in the first 15 minutes Milton were spared by a ball coming off the post following a Jason Ping effort, Ben Sly had a ball cleared of the line and James Everitt had a diving header well saved. Invicta were stunned in the 16 Minute when Sage opened the scoring for Milton following a defensive mix up. Milton scored a 2nd in a matter of a minute with a goal from Avron-Cotton with a header following a corner. Despite all their efforts it looked like being one of those games.

After a few words of wisdom from stand in managers Neil Cugley & Denis Hunt at half time Invicta pulled a goal back from Ben Lindsey who spotted Johnson the Milton`s goalkeeper way of his line to hit a 35 yard strike in the 60th minute a second was then added by substitute Simon Rainbow with a low drive at the far post in the 65th minute. With Invicta pushing for the winning goal they were rewarded with a 75th minute strike from Ollie Waters which took a deflection leaving Johnson no chance. Jason Ping rounded of the scoring after a through ball found Brett Ransley who unselfishly squared the ball for Jason Ping to waltz past the keeper to slot home in the 89th minute.
Next home game Ashford Town 09/11/03

Sunday, October 19, 2003

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 2 Whitstable Town U18`s
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 1 Maidstone United U16`s

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 2 Whitstable Town U18`s
Invicta played host to Kent Youth Division South leaders at the Westbourne Stadium on a blustery Sunday morning. Following on from their spirited display on Tuesday against Gravesend & Northfleeet, Invicta pushed hard to open the scoring only to fall a goal behind in the 20th minute when Gary Sayer headed home following a cross from the right hand side. Simon Rainbow levelled the score in 31st minute with a low drive into the far corner of the net. Whitstable restored their lead in the 34th minute with a goal from striker Ritchie Stunt after he got stabbed the ball home.

With both team cancelling each other out in defence each team had little chances in the second half. What turned out to be an inspired substitution when manager Mick Dix brought on James Everitt who latched on to a through ball and took it to the right of the Whitstable keeper and was brought down inside the area. After what seemed an age referee Dale Mackett consulted with his referee assistant and pointed to the penalty spot. James Everitt elected to take the penalty himself and placed the ball low into the far corner. Both teams pressed for a winning goal but even with eight minutes added time neither could break the deadlock.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 1 Maidstone United U16`s
The game started badly for Invicta with Maidstone catching the defense asleep and putting themselves in front within the 2 minutes. This early shock inspired Invicta and battled back with more determination than seen this season. Invicta had plenty of chances but struggled to find the net until Like Coleman leveled the score their collected effort was rewarded with both teams going into the interval with the scores level.

Nat Blanks had a magnificent game by shutting down Maidstone`s right hand side and as did Tim Quale playing out of position on the left. Invicta now had the majority of the chances but the winner was not to be. Maidstone played the last 20 minutes with only ten men following an injury and having used all their subs. The draw meant that Invicta are now 4th in the league.

Goal scorer Luke Coleman
Match Report Paul Spearpoint.

Tuesday, October 14, 2003

John Ullmann Cup U18`s
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 1 Gravesend & Northfleet
Invicta went a goal down after a defensive mix up in the 19th minute with a goal from Dominic Elmes. Invicta equalised with a goal from Ollie Waters in the 28th minute steering the ball in from 7 yards following a corner from Ben Sly. James Everitt could have given the home side a 2 - 1 advantage but saw his header hit the crossbar following a corner from Ollie Waters. The score being level at half time.

from the kick of Invicta pressed for a second goal but had to wait until the 57th minute when Rob Knott drove a hard low shot at the near post to beat keeper Daniel Ambler in the Gravesend goal after a good build up play with the tireless Jason Ping. Gravesend continued to battle but found an Invicta side who would not surrender there advantage easily.

Sunday, October 12, 2003

RESULTS
Sittingbourne 1 - 3 Folkestone Invicta U18`s
Bearsted 1 - 3 Folkestone Invicta U16's
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 2 Gravesend & Northfleet U14`s (No match report)

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Bearsted 1 - 3 Folkestone Invicta U16's
Invicta continued on their travels as Sittingbourne played host at the Isle of Sheppey on a very blustery Sunday morning. Invicta took the initiative from the off with Jason Ping coming close with a clever chip which hit the crossbar in the opening minutes. Invicta had to wait until the 10th minute when Robert Knott opened the scoring with a low left drive across the goal into the far corner after a long ball from Frazer Duncan. Sittingbourne had very few chances to equalise. Invicta had to wait until the 41st minute when James Everitt won the ball on the right and laid a square ball for Knott to get his second of the game.

Sittingbourne started the second half with the strong wind behind them but found the Invicta defence hard to break down but managed to score in the 53rd minute with what can only described as an attempted cross found the back of the net. Brett Ransley sealed the game in the 72nd minute after coming on as a substitute.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Bearsted 1 - 3 Folkestone Invicta U16's
Folkestone were on top form from the start with having most of the play but not being able to Find the net in the first half two things spoilt a good game of ootball one Tom Ireland being taken off to hospital with an injured knee early on in the game and Shane Spearpoint returning to the game after Breaking his leg at Easter only to get a booking.

The second half was full of end to end football Ollie Waters struck a free kick hard and low like a bullet to put Folkestone in the lead. Luke Coleman scored twice with the assistance from Ollie Waters and a superb performance from Tim Quaye. The defense held fast with Liam Friend and Will Dennis both playing some excellent football. Liam Dickson cleared a curtain goalOff the line to keep a clean sheet but it was not to be with Bearsted scoring in the last few minutes Of the game. This was a good well deserved and needed win for Folkestone lets hope they can Keep it up. Man of the match goes to Tim Quaye and Liam Friend.

Match Report: Paul Spearpoint

Sunday, October 05, 2003

RESULTS
Dover Athletic 0 - 0 Folkestone Invicta U18's
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 1 Dover Athletic U16`s
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 0 Milton Athletic U14`s

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Dover Athletic 0 - 0 Folkestone Invicta U18's
Dover played host to Invicta under 18`s on a sunny but windy day at Elevington on Sunday morning. This game was typical local derby with neither team giving much away, the first half was limited to one clear chance when Ben Sly shot hit the side netting from a very tight angle.

The second half was still a close affair and it wasn�t until midway through the half when Dover keeper Barry Carr fumbled the initial shot and Jason Ping took the ball around Carr only to see his shot go just past the post. Minutes later Robert Knott could have opened the scoring but failed to find the back of the net with a well struck shot. With less than 5 minutes remaining it looked if Invicta would pay heavy for the earlier missed chances when Referee Gavin Hoare awarded a penalty in Dover�s favour when the Invicta defender and Dover�s forward Chris Sundberg got tangled up. The penalty seemed a little harsh but Invicta Kieran Mann got down well to his right to push the ball out and the ball fell to the impressive Sundberg who smashed the ball with a terrific volley only to see Mann equal to his effort to palm it away for a corner.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 1 Dover Athletic U16`s
Invicta returned the compliment as they played host to Dover at the Polo Ground. Both teams struggled to play football with the strong winds that were cutting across the Polo Ground. The game was non eventful until Dover opened the scoring on the brink of half time, leaving the Invicta manager the difficult task of motivating his players for the second half.

The second half looked to follow the same format as the first half unit young Chris Fagg was introduced and leveled the scoring in 75th minute. The frustration was beginning to creep in as both teams were looking to score the wining goal Ollie Walters was booked along with a Dover player in two separate incidents.

Goal Scorer Chris Fagg
Match Report Paul Spearpoint

U14's Author: Kim Gardiner
Folkestone Invicta 2 - 0 Milton Athletic U14`s
Invicta secured their first win of the season with a good well disciplined performance against a team intent on provoking trouble. Invicta put pressure on from the start and should have hit double figures. It took until well into the second half before Charlie Partridge opened the scoring. Invicta soon doubled the score when Tom Clark followed up after Josh Burchell saw his penalty saved. It's the first time Invicta have kept a clean sheet, with the defence playing well and the keeper a virtual spectator. The most pleasing of all was the players never got involved in any of the off the ball incidents.

Sunday, September 28, 2003

RESULTS
Bearsted P - P Folkestone Invicta U18`s (Postponed because of County commitments.)
Folkestone Invicta 3 -3 Chatham U16`s
Beauwater 2 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U14`s

REPORTS
U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 3 -3 Chatham U16`s
Invicta and Chatham both provided a frustrating game to watch. Invicta took an early lead with a goal from Luke Coleman only to let the lead slip 3 minutes later when Chatham equalized. In the second half Invicta came out fighting and looked the better team, and regaining the lead with two goals from Luke Coleman and Nat Banks early into the second half, both goals coming from excellent play by Ollie Waters. With the two goal lead Invicta looked set for a comfortable win, this was short lived as Chatham pulled 2 goals back to even the score. One of which came from a scrambled attempt to clear the ball by Liam Friend only to see his effort go into the back of the net.

Scorers: Luke Coleman 2, Nat Banks
Match Report Paul Spearpoint

U14's Author: Kim Gardiner
Beauwater 2 Folkestone Invicta 1 U14`s
A disastrous start saw Invicta go 2 down within 5 minutes, with centre backs and keeper not taking the responsibility to deal with 2 balls straight down the middle. Invicta struggled to deal with the route one tactics. Second half saw Invicta improve and they scored a good goal with Josh Burchell cutting inside the area and drilling the ball into the bottom corner. Invicta put more pressure on Beauwater and were unlucky not to level when Dan Garrity hit the bar from 20 yards. It was a disappointing result and until the players realize they have to concentrate for the whole game, the team will not fulfill its potential.

Scorer Josh Burchell
Match Report Kim Gardiner

Sunday, September 21, 2003

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta 6 - 2 Deal Town U18's
Ramsgate 2 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U16's
Folkestone Invicta 2-2 Maidstone Utd U14's

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta 6 - 2 Deal Town U18's
Invicta played host to Deal Town at Cheriton Road on a blazing hot Sunday morning being serenaded by a jazz band playing at the hockey ground. The 1st half gave no hint of the 8 goals that were to follow. It was not until the 40th minute when Joe Neilson opened the scoring after the initial shot was blocked and Neilson followed up and slot the ball past John Marshall in the Deal goal. Invicta`s lead increased in the 43rd minute following a huge kick from Invicta keeper Kieron Mann which evaded defender Adam Wallace for Jason Ping to bravely head past the oncoming keeper. A slight lack of concentration with half time looming saw Kyle Mackenzie-Frazer snatch a goal back in the 45th minute following a corner.

Deal bolstered by the goal came out in the second half looking for an equaliser and found the net with a 55th minute strike from Lewis Curry. Rob Knott strike in the 58th minute restored Invicta lead after Jason Ping unselfishly laid the ball back for Knott. The game had now turned in favour of Invicta Ben Luckham came close only to see his effort palmed down by keeper John Marshall, James Everitt whipped in and steered the ball into the net in the 73rd minute. Rob Knott scored his second of the day in the 82nd minute following a good move from Ben Sly who himself had a good chance saved by Marshall moments earlier. Simon Rainbow ended the scoring with a volley just outside the area in the 88th minute. Next Sunday the U18`s are away to Bearsted.

Goal Scorers: Neilson. Ping, Knott (2) Everitt, Rainbow.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Ramsgate 2 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U16's
Two late goals into injury time in both half�s and a lack of fight and wanting to win showed as Invicta struggled to play against Ramsgate. Invicta took an early lead in the 18th minute with a goal from Luke Coleman but Ramsgate equalized 5 minutes into injury time of the 1st half. Invicta looked tired and conceded another goal on the stroke of full time, only to find the ref had added a further 15 minutes of injury time. This was greeted with amusement and confusion from players, officials and the crowd as there was very few injuries of note.

Scorer: Luke Coleman
Match Report: Paul Spearpoint

U14's Author: Kim Gardiner
Folkestone Invicta 2-2 Maidstone Utd U14's
Folkestone were looking for their first points of the season and started very confidently putting Maidstone under a lot of pressure, which told in the end when Jordan Nicholl latched onto a through ball and finished with a shot across the keeper into the far corner. Invicta scored a second soon after, which was disallowed, even Maidstone players were confused as to what was wrong with the goal! Early into the second half Maidstone took the lead scoring two goals. Invicta made changes to the team and soon equalized when lively Charlie Partridge burst into the area and coolly slotted the ball into the bottom corner. Invicta missed two good chances towards the end. The whole squad played well and is improving with each game.

Scorers: Jordan Nicholl, Charlie Partridge
Match Report: Kim Gardiner

Sunday, September 14, 2003

RESULTS
Whitstable Town 3 - 2 Folkestone Invicta U18`s
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 2 Maidstone United U16`s
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 3 Bromley U14's

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Whitstable Town 3 - 2 Folkestone Invicta U18`s
Three defensive errors and two terrific strikes would some up the game perfectly but it offered a lot more. On a very warm day at Whitstable Invicta were caught cold when a defensive error allowed Whitstable's Ritchie Stunt to open the scoring inside 6 minutes following a cross from the right wing Invicta`s defender went to clear the ball only for it to take bobble and leaving the defender kicking fresh air Stunt cut inside and slid the ball home. Whitstable had the better of the 1st half and wining the battle for midfield. Invicta struck back in the 23rd minute when Whitstable keeper dropped the ball at the incoming Invicta player feet who calmly side stepped the keeper to pass the ball into the empty net.

1 -1 at half time virtually from the kick off the ball was played to the left and substitute Sam Baker struck a perfect volley from at least 25 yards leaving Invicta keeper no chance. Invicta continued to battle hard but were dealt a cruel blow when Sam Marsh diverted the ball past the Invicta keeper in the 70th minute. Rather then effect their game it seemed to inspire the Invicta side substitute Brett Ransley latched on to a ball just outside the penalty area and hammered in Invicta 2nd in the 73rd neither wishing to make any mistakes played out the remaining.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 2 Maidstone United U16`s
Invicta started well against arch rivals Maidstone and took an early lead from a corner which found Daniel Cheesmans head. Both teams played hard for the rest of the 1st half with some good end to end football. The only disappoint came when Quayle had to be substituted after 31 minutes after he pulled his hamstring. There was no let up in the second half from either team, a lapse of concentration by Invicta gave Maidstone an equalizer in the 59th minute this lapse seemed to dent Invicta`s moral a little. The hot did not favor either side as tempers were also rising with the heat towards the end of the 2nd half. With the clock ticking down Maidstone scored in the final minutes of the game only to dampen Invicta spirits even more.

Goal scorer: Daniel Cheesmans
M.O.M: Will Denis
Match Report Paul Spearpoint

U14's Author: Kim Gardiner
Folkestone Invicta 1 - 3 Bromley U14`s
Bromley started the quicker of the 2 sides, they were first to the ball and passed the ball better. The visitors took the lead with a shot that went in off the underside of the bar. Invicta responded within minutes with a well taken goal by Dan Garritty, who lobbed the keeper as the keeper came out to close him down. Bromley went 3 - 1up by half time with 2 good strikes from outside the area. The 2nd half was better for Invicta after changes made at half time. Invicta looked the better side in the 2nd half but failed to break Bromley down.

Goal Scorer: Dan Garritty
Match Report Kim Gardiner.

Thursday, September 11, 2003

YOUTH SECTION NEWS
Author: John Hurley
There is an alteration for this weekend's fixtures. Due to Bromley experiencing problems with their pitch, the away game for the U14s has been changed to a home game. The fixture scheduled now for Dec 21 will be the away one.

Sunday, September 07, 2003

RESULTS
Folkestone Invicta U14's 1 - 2 Canterbury City
Betteshanger 0 - 5 Folkestone Invicta U16's
Folkestone Invicta U18's 4 - 0 Margate

REPORTS
U18's Author: Paul Everitt
Folkestone Invicta U18's 4 - 0 Margate
Invicta started their debut in the Kent Youth League U18s with a fine win over Margate at the Polo Ground. The home team started the game kicking down the slope there were few chances for both sides James Everitt came close on the 35th minute hit a right footed shot at the near post for Margate keeper Shane Mayhead doing well to push the ball away for a corner the decisive break through came in the 45th minute when Simon Rainbow headed home.

It was Invicta who created the early chances in the second half With Jason Ping scoring Invicta 2nd in the 50th minute Margate relied on the long ball hoping to use the slope to their advantage the game went quite for a long period before Robert Knott made it 3 in the 72nd minute with a delicate chip over the keeper. Margate continued to try and break their duck and were unlucky to see a good effort go just wide of the mark. Jason Ping came close to adding a forth when Mayhead charged down his shot which fell to Everitt to see his shot pushed around the post for the second time Everitt took the corner which found the head of Ping to guide the ball into the back of the net on the 88th minute. Invicta play Whitstable next Sunday.

U16's Author: Paul Spearpoint
Betteshanger 0 - 5 Folkestone Invicta U16's
The game started well for Invicta who kept the pressure on from the start. Betteshanger had a few chances but Invicta had most of the play and could have had a higher score. Invicta lacked a bit of fight in the midfield when Terry Harrison was taken off for treatment to a jaw injury but rejoined the game and played well. Daniel Cheeseman and Nat Banks put in terrific performances and Luke Coleman hit the back of the net with every shot Tim Quale rounded off Invicta scoring in the 1st half in the 42nd minute. Tom Ireland played a blinder in goal after replacing the injured Matthew Hurley in the second half. Although Invicta were being kicked around the park and the ref not seeing a lot of the fouls all the boys kept their cool, played football and did not rise to the bait. Bettshanger aimed their frustration at referee assistant Shane Spearpoint after the match. Manager Stuart Mcfaden was delighted with the result.

Invicta Goal Scorers: Luke Coleman (4), Tim Quale.

U14's Author: Kim Gardiner
Folkestone Invicta U14's 1 - 2 Canterbury City
Folkestone U14's first game in the M.U.S.H League started well and they should have taken the lead with 2 good chances in the first 20 minutes, before going behind to a well taken goal by Canterbury City.

Folkestone leveled shortly after with a 25 yard strike by Phil Hayes. Folkestone should have scored a second when Dan Garritty shot straight at the keeper after a great ball by Josh Burchell. Canterbury scored the winner with a shot which went right over Invicta keeper and into the roof of the net. Invicta played well and deserved at least a draw.

Invicta Goal Scorer: Phil Hayes

Thursday, September 04, 2003

Author: PE
Invicta play their first game in the Kent Youth League on Sunday at home to Margate 11.00am Kick Off the Polo Ground.

August 27, 2003

DENIS HUNT
Author PE - Aug 27
Denis and Louise would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their kindness and good wishes whilst Denis was in hospital. Denis is making great progress at home and has enjoyed watching the 1st team and reserve teams play in the recent weeks. (Knowing Denis he is already planning coaching sessions for the near future).