Sunday, December 12, 2004

Ramsgate 2 - 2 Folkestone Invicta U15's
Report: Kim Gardiner
Folkestone had a chance to close the gap on leaders Maidstone before the 2 sides meet this coming weekend. Folkestone went one down against the run of play and that's how it stayed until the second half, after Folkestone missed a hat full of chances. Folkestone drew level when Joe Hitchings drove home from outside the box. Folkestone went 2-1 up after Dan Garrity scored from a well worked corner. The game should have been over, but Ramsgate had other ideas, they kept battling away and equalised 2 minutes from the end.

Stonebridge, Boxer, Burchell, Kelly, Wild, Pittock, Vincent, Hayes, Taylor, Garrity, Gardiner, Hitchings, Jones, Clark, Partridge

Highfield 4-3 Folkestone Invicta U14's
Reporter: Paul Driscoll
The game got off to a great start for Invicta with Sonny SHIELDS scoring in the fourth minute with a lob over Highfield's keeper. Invicta had most of the play until about twenty minutes into the game. Highfield drew Invicta's defence out to the right and switched the ball to the left for an easy goal from Highfield. Invicta seemed to loose shape in the remaining minutes of the first period and Highfield took advantage to score a second goal.

Invicta started the second period with injury from John Tsimba and was soon down to ten men when Shields also took a knock. Despite this they continued to play strongly with several attacks on goal. With Shields returning to the game they gained confidence and Jon DRISCOLL soon brought an equaliser following a free kick. Highfield responded well with an attack on goal superbly saved by Conyers. They soon took the lead again scoring from a corner and then another goal from a high cross. Invicta rallied and fought back with determination. With only a couple of minutes to go Ben CARPENTER scored with a super header past the near post bringing the final score to 4-3.

Sunday, December 05, 2004

Canterbury City 1-3 Folkestone Invicta u15's
Another solid performance from Folkestone who started the match with high tempo. Early in the game Dan Taylor was brought down inside the box. Taylor took the penalty and confidently struck it into the bottom corner. Folkestone kept the pressure on and were rewarded a second goal with some short passes around the area, which finally found Josh Burchell at the far post, who directed his header past the outstretched keeper. Folkestone could have added more before the break.

The second half saw Canterbury come at Folkestone,but it took something special to break down the defence - a 25 yard screamer. Folkestone brought on fresh legs and Dan Garrity finished Canterbury off after breaking free and cooly beat the keeper with a cute chip. Anoher excellent performance with everyone giving 100%, as the team gains in confidence.

Stonebridge, Partridge, Burchell, Kelly, Pittock, Wild, Hayes, Vincent, Taylor,Garrity, Jones, Gardiner, Boxer, Hitchings

Monday, November 21, 2004

December Fixtures
5 December
U18 South Invicta v Chatham 11.00 am Polo Ground
U18 Central Dulwich v Invicta 11.00 am Away
U15 South Canterbury City v Invicta Away
12 December
U18 South No Game
U18 Central Invicta v Sevenoaks 11.00 am Polo Ground
U15 South Ramsgate v Invicta 11.00 am Away
19 December
U18 South Invicta v Maidstone 11.00 am Polo Ground
U18 Central Invicta v Crockenhill 11.00 am Polo Ground
U15 South Invicta v Maidstone 11.00 am Lyminge

Sunday, November 28, 2004

U.15's K.C.F.A. Cup
Folkestone Invicta U. 15's 3 Ramsgate U.15's 1
Folkestone continued their good form last weekend with another good win on a heavy pitch at Lyminge. Folkestone took the lead when Dan Garrity broke the deadlock with a cute chip over the keeper. It was soon two when Dan Taylor finished off a good move down the left. Ramsgate pulled a goal back and made Folkestone feel uneasy for a while, until Phil Hayes made it 3- 1 when he drove home from just inside the box. Folkestone would have scored more if they had been a bit more composed in front of goal.

Stonebridge, Hayes, Boxer, Burchell, Pittock, Wild, Hitchings, Clark, Vincent, Taylor, Garrity, Amor, Gardiner, Partridge, Jones, Kelly

Sunday, November 21, 2004

Plaaya Cup 3rd Round

Folkestone Invicta (s) 3 - 2 Herne Bay U18`s
For the second week running Invicta played host to Herne Bay this time in the Plaaya Cup. Invicta should have been two up within the first 15 minutes but for poor finishing and had to wait until the 35th minute when Everitt`s shot took a slight deflection. Herne Bay equalised just before half time after keeper Kieran Mann had done well to save the initial shot and getting injured in the process. Invicta fell behind from a terrific free kick which left keeper Mann no chance in the 50th minute. The home side behind for the first time in the two encounters pushed for the equaliser and had to wait until the 75th minute when the Herne Bay keeper failed to hold the initial shot Brett Ransley followed up and stabbed the ball home. 5 minutes later Invicta had what looked a good goal ruled out for offside following a good ball from Rob Knott on the left to find Everitt who slid the ball home. With extra time looming Everitt found the net in 85th minute.

Chatham Town 0 Folkestone Invicta 2
Folkestone reversed their defeat against Chatham from earlier in the season. Both teams tried to play football the right way, but the pitch was very bobbly and play looked very scrappy at times. Folkestone took the lead with a well struck shot into the bottom corner from Dan Garrity and should have increased their lead before the break. Folkestone made it 2-0 half way through the second half when Dan Taylor headed home a delightful cross from Garrity. The squad of 16 players are improving every week and each player is playing a part in the team.

Stonebridge, Partridge, Burchell, Kelly, Wild, Pittock, Jones, Hayes, Vincent, Taylor, Garrity, Hitchings, Gardiner, Amor, Boxer,

Sunday, November 14, 2004

RESULTS
Canterbury City Youth 1 5 Folkestone Invicta U14
Folkestone Invicta 7 0 Milton Athletic U15s South
Ramsgate 1 3 Folkestone Invicta U18s Central report to follow
Folkestone Invicta 2 0 Herne Bay U18s South

REPORTS
Canterbury City Youth 1 5 Folkestone Invicta U14
Folkestone took control of the game from the first whistle and stormed into the lead with a goal from Lewis in the second minute of the game. With super team play a second goal was soon set up and punched home by Driscoll's powerful left foot. They maintained control throughout the first half of the game with a third goal coming from Lewis to finish the period 3-0.

Canterbury started the second interval much stronger with several strong shots at goal, one being saved spectacularly by defender Lodge on the line. Invicta made a quick break back with Shields making a lightening run and finishing the ball in the net. Canterbury struck for goal again and again, with some superb saves by Conyers, eventually drawing one back. The last word was Invicta's, with Smith passing a tremendous long ball to Lewis who tucked it away confidently into the net.

Paul Driscoll

Folkestone Invicta 7 0 Milton Athletic U15s South
Invicta started at a high tempo and soon went ahead when Charlie Gardiner scored at the far post. Dan Garrity made it 2 soon after. Phil Hayes hit the 3rd with a tremendous strike from 30 yards into the top corner and Josh Vincent made it 4 just before the break. The second half started brightly with Tom Clark side footing home from close range. Goals from Dan Taylor and Jon Boxer finishing off good moves to round off a well disciplined performance from the whole squad against a very physical team.

Stonebridge, Partridge, Burchell, Kelly, Pittock, Gardiner, Jones, Vincent, Hayes, Taylor, Garrity, Amor, Wild, Boxer, Hitchings, Clark

Folkestone Invicta 2 0 Herne Bay U18s South
Invicta turned in another solid performance against the strongly fancied Herne Bay. The game started evenly enough until Ben Sly opened the scoring in the 6th minute following a great individual run from the right wing cut inside and slid the ball past the oncoming keeper. Brett Ransley scored his first of the season after a flick on by Everitt taking the ball wide and scoring from an acute angle 10 minutes before half time Invicta pressed for a third goal but were constantly denied by Herne Bay keeper Iain McCracken.

The home side kept up the pressure looking to increase the score but were foiled again by the inform keeper. Herne Bay almost breached the Invicta defence with 10 minutes left on the clock but for a good save by Kieran Mann.

Mann, Marsh Taylor, Dunlop, Luckham, Lindsey, Rainbow, Sly, Ping, Ransley, Everitt, Subs Waters, Harling, Knott, Morgan,
Goal Scorers Ben Sly , Brett Ransley

FIXTURES
The U18`s are both at home on Sunday 21 November in the Plaaya Cup

U18`s South V Herne Bay
U18`s Central V Fisher Athletic

11am Kick Off

Sunday, November 07, 2004

Bearsted 0 – 2 Folkestone Invicta U18`s South
Invicta already short on numbers before travelling to Bearsted had an enforced change 10 minutes before kick off with two changes being made to the team selection which meant a quick reshuffle. This game was always going to be difficult, as this fixture is always a tight and physical affair and today’s game was no different. Invicta could have gone behind early in the game but for poor finishing. There were personal battles fought all over the pitch with Invicta starting to get the upper hand the visitors had several chances to open scoring. In the 34th minute Bearsted defence was split into by the impressive Simon Rainbow who found Everitt who bent the ball around the goal keeper to find the back of the net.

In the second half Invicta should have had 2 clear cut penalties when man of the match Brett Ransley was clearly brought down and the second when Simon Rainbow was brought down by the Bearsted keeper an even clear cut penalty which Referee Barty dismissed. Ransley almost added a second when he saw his shot squirm out of the keepers hand and stop on the goal line but the keeper just managed to smoother the ball. In the 80th minute Everitt scored the second goal after good work from Oliver Waters. At one stage it looked if Invicta would be reduced to ten men when a Bearsted player clattered into Sam Marsh leaving him clearly in a lot of pain but as with the determination of this squad he return to the pitch 5 minutes later.

The management team of Messer’s Denis Hunt & Timmy Todd praised their team with their work rate and commitment. Mann, Marsh Taylor, Russell, Luckham, Lindsey, Rainbow, Sly, Ping, Ransley, Everitt, Subs Waters, Harling M.O.M Brett Ransley
Scorer: J Everitt 2

Folkestone Invicta 4 - 2 Snodland U18`s Central
Tim Quaye 3, Spearpoint 1,
Report to follow


St Margarets U14 5-2 Folkestone Invicta U14
St Margarets made a strong start to the game but Invicta responded well to the challenge with some good defensive play. St Margarets took the lead after 20 minutes with a goal from a free kick. Invicta responded shortly after with a goal from Lewis. Although Invicta led several attacks on goal it was St Margarets who went into the lead at half time with two quick goals just before the end of the first period of time.

St Margarets began the second half just as strongly but again Invicta were first to score with a second goal from Lewis. However this time St Margaret's response was swift with another goal just a minute later. Although Invicta had their opportunities they were not able to pull the score level despite a superb shot from a free kick just minutes from the end by Shields. St Margarets pushed ahead by one more goal in the dying minutes of the game to finish 5-2 up.

Sunday, October 31, 2004

Folkestone Invicta 4 – 0 Ashford Town U18`s
Invicta played host to Ashford Town after their enforced break when the away game at Deal was cancelled due to a water logged pitch. The home side opened the scoring within two minutes with a headed goal by James Everitt following a good cross from the right by Ben Sly. Five minutes later Everitt headed home again this time Tom Harling with a pinpoint cross. Ben Sly turned goal scorer with a good shot to make it three. The second half was dominated by Invicta with Waters scoring from the penalty spot following a foul on Everitt. Everitt was replaced by Brett Ransley who came close to adding a fifth. It was a game which Invicta should have won more convincingly.

Dartford 4 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U18`s Central

Match report to follow

Whitstable Town 2 v 1 Folkestone Invicta U15`s

Match Report to follow

Folkestone Invicta U14 14(fourteen) Herne Bay Harriers 1
Folkestone immediately took charge of this John Smith Memorial cup tie with Shields scoring the first goal in the seventh minute. Lewis scored a further two goals and Smith a fourth before Herne Bay could manage to pull one back. Sheilds and Smith scored two more to give a half time score of 6-1.

The second period saw Herne Bay fighting back with several attempts at goal but Folkestone were too strong. Shields and Lewis each scored three and there were two further goals scored by Read and Driscoll. All round, a strong team performance by Folkestone helped them to this resounding win.
Paul Driscoll

Sunday, October 24, 2004

Folkestone Invicta U14 1 Deal Town Rangers U14 6
The first half of this match was evenly matched. Deal took the lead after 17 minutes but Wanstall evened things up 5 minutes later for Invicta. Half time score was 1-1. The second half did not see outstanding play by either side. Deal managed to score 10 minutes into the half from a good cross. Invicta made several 7breaks to try to even the score but Deal pushed through two goals in succession to take the lead to 4-1. Despite many attempt on goal by Invicta they could not pull back. Invicta's defence, with some strong play by Carpenter, tried valiently to keep out Deal's strikers but they managed to put two more past them to finish 6-1up.
Paul Driscoll

Bearsted 0 - 0 Folkestone Invicta U18`s (Central)
No Report available

Folkestone Invicta 2 - 2 Kennington U15`s
Invicta extended their good run to 6 games without defeat this weekend. The home side started well and scored after a good cross from Luke Jones found Josh Vincent at the far post, who side footed the ball home. The second came after a powerful run down the left by Josh Burchell and some good link up play with Dan Taylor before Dan Garrity finished off a well worked move. In the second half, Invicta were put under a lot of pressure and paid the price for defending too deep. Invicta were disappointed to concede 2 goals and only take 1 point from the game.
Stonebridge, Kelly, Pittock, Gardiner, Burchell, Parttridge, Jones, Hayes, Vincent, Taylor, Garrity, Boxer, Amor

Thursday, October 21, 2004

U 18's - John Ullman Cup Result

Folkestone Invicta 1 - 1 Chatham Town (aet) Invicta win 5-4 on penalties

Sunday, October 17, 2004

Reports compiled by PE
13/10/04
u18 - John Ullman Cup 2nd Round
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 1 Long Lane
Invicta played their first game in three weeks when they played host to Long lane in 2nd round of the John Ullman Cup. The first 20 minutes were dominated by Invicta. At one stage it was as if the clock had gone back 24 hours earlier to the first team game hitting the post, balls cleared off the line, good saves by the keeper etc but as the night before Invicta were hit with a sucker punch with Long Lane opening the scoring in the 25th minute. The lead was short lived as Invicta won a corner on the left hand side which Sly hit towards the near post and the hapless defender headed into his own net in the 26th minute. Invicta never looked in any trouble goals from Waters and Taylor sealed the tie.

17/10/04
u18 - Plaaaya Cup 2nd Round
Folkestone Invicta 8 - 0 Phoenix Sports
For the second game in a row Invicta faced northern division opponents this time in the Plaaya Cup 2nd round. Invicta went ahead within the first 12 minutes when a shot from Everitt was parred away and the Pheonix defender tried to clear his lines but struck one of his team mates and the ball cannoned into the net. Invicta had to wait until the 43rd minute to increase the lead when the keeper did to block the initial shot and Dan Page followed up passing the ball into the open net.

Following the team talk at half time with words of wisdom from managers Denis Hunt and Timmy Todd Invicta looked a different side within ten minutes team changes where made with Waters replacing Knott and Ransley replacing Page a tactical switch that paid almost dividends with what can only described as a goal rush with Waters scoring a hat trick and Everitt scoring a further brace with headed goals. A well worked free kick just outside the area saw Marsh scored the final goal of this at times physical cup match.


U15's
Sevenoaks Town 1 Folkestone Invicta 2
A well deserved cup win for Folkestone against a very strong Sevenoaks team in the Challenge Cup to send them into the next round.

Sevenoaks started the game the livelier between the two teams and scored a goal through some very sloppy defending from Folkestone.

Folkestone responded very well with a good finish from Josh Burchell to draw the teams level. Folkestone soon after got a second through a well struck strike from Dan Garrity.

Folkestone found themselves defending for most of the second half, but held a strong Sevenoaks team.

Folkestone enjoyed the game playing on Sevenoaks main pitch and the hospitality shown to them.

Stonebridge, Wild, Kelly, Pittock, Burchell, Hayes, Vincent, Partridge, Jones, Taylor, Garrity, Gardiner, Boxer, Amor

Sunday, October 10, 2004

Author: PE
MATCH REPORTS
Sunday 10th October
Trinity 2 Folkestone Invicta U14 9
A stunning cross by Sonny Shields set up a spectacular goal by Jon Driscoll in the first minute of the game. Invicta took control of the game from the start with little possession by Trinity in the first 20 minutes. Driscoll scored a second after 5 minutes followed by a goal from Shields. In the last minute of the first half Trinity managed to pull back a goal.

Trinity came back stronger at the beginning of the second half but were not a match to the strength and team work of Invicta. Despite Scott Wanstall leaving the game due to injury there were two more goals from Driscoll, a further three from Shields, one a superb shot from a free kick and the last Invicta goal from Nick Holley. Trinity gave one last attempt on goal in the dying minute of the game to manage to lift the score to 9-2.


Sunday 3rd October
Ramsgate Youth Colts 1 Folkestone Invicta U14 10
A flying start to Invicta’s cup chase in the John Smith Memorial Cup, with goals in the first half by Lewis, Driscoll, Shields and Holley leading to a half time lead by Invicta of 4 goals to 1. The second half saw great team play despite the dreadful conditions and a further 6 goals for Invicta by Lewis, Shields, Smith (2) and Driscoll (2) brought the final score to 10-1.

Other results this season so far in the East Kent League Div. 1; Invicta U14, 2 Highfield United, 5 in the East Kent League.


MUSH u15's
Maidstone 0 Folkestone Invicta 2
Folkestone took advantage of the sloping pitch and strong wind in the first half and scored after a perfect cross from Luke Jones found the unmarked Dan Taylor, who directed his header into the back of the net giving the keeper no chance. Jones made it 2-0 after his inswing corner went straight in off the underside of the bar. The second half saw Maidstone pile on the pressure, but Folkestone stood strong and man of the match Luke Stonebridge was outstanding in goal, dealing with everything Maidstone threw at him. A brilliant display by the whole team and a great win against the MUSH League leaders.

Stonebridge, Kelly, Wild, Pittock, Burchell, Partridge, Jones, Hayes, Vincent, Taylor, Garrity, Boxer, Gardiner, Amor

Sunday, September 19, 2004

Author: PE
Folkestone Invicta 3 - 2 Dulwich Hamlet Plaaya Cup 1st Round
No report available.

Folkestone Invicta 0 - 1 Ramsgate Town U18's South
This fixture always produces a tight game and this was no exception. Ramsgate opened the scoring midway through the first half with a well executed set piece following a free kick. The ball was floated towards the far post and was headed past Invicta keeper Mann.

The second half was dominated by Invicta with Ramsgate keeper the busiest of the two keepers only the bar saved Ramsgate after an over head kick by Chris Morgan. Invicta should had shared the spoils but a good save by Ramsgate keeper late into injury time denied Invicta.

Folkestone Invicta Under 15s Challenge Cup
Kennnington 3 Folkestone Invicta 5
With a few tactical changes, the team looked more balanced this week. Dan Garrity opened the scoring in the first half with a shot into the bottom corner, but by half time Folkestone were trailing 2-1. Dan Taylor levelled the score with a well directed header, but Folkestone fell behind again. Luke Jones scored the goal of the game with a well struck shot from 25 yards, levelling the score at 3-3 and taking the game into extra time. 2 goals in the first half of extra time by Dan Taylor and Dan Garrity put Folkestone very much in control and took Folkestone into the next round of the cup. Away to Sevenoaks in the second round. Manager Stan Gardiner said it was a very good team performance.

Stonebridge, Pittock, Wild, Kelly, Partridge, Burchell, Gardiner, Jones, Hayes, Taylor, Garrity, Vincent, Boxer

Thursday, September 16, 2004

INVICTA YOUTH FA CUP FIXTURE

Invicta Youth are away to Dartford Youth on Wednesday 29th September at Gravesend & Northfleet. Stonebridge Road. Kick off 7.45pm. Admission £4.00 Adults & £2.00 Juniors

Sunday September 12, 2004

Maidstone 0 v 0 Folkestone Invicta 18`s South
Author: PE
Invicta could not have had a worse start to this fixture with late withdrawals because of injuries and work commitments. Invicta travelled to this fixture with a bare squad with two of these carrying knocks from yesterdays Reserves fixture at Welling.

There were very few chances in the first half of note the best fell to Everitt who found time and space on the right but the Maidstone keeper was equal to the shot.

In the second half Rob Knott should have scored after he found himself clear in the area only to see his shot just go past the post. Oliver Waters could have claimed all three points with the last attack of the game when a well worked through ball from Ping put Waters clear with just the keeper to beat but again the ball went agonisingly wide of the post.

Manager Tim Todd singled out the back five of Kieran Mann, Tom Harling, Shaun Russell, Ben Luckham , Stuart Taylor for praise as they did well limiting Maidstone to a handful of half chances throughout the game.

INVICTA: Mann, Harling, Russell, Taylor, Luckham, Lindsey, Everitt, Ping, Waters, Knott

Sunday September 5, 2004

Sevenoaks 5 - 6 Folkestone Invicta U18 Central
Milton Athletic 0 - 1 Folkestone Invicta U15 South

Folkestone Invicta (1) 3-2 (2) Milton Athletic - U18 South
Invicta U18`s South started the season with a splut and stutter rather than a bang as they found themselves 2 – 0 down in the first 14 fourteen minutes both goals were caused by defensive errors. Try as they may Invicta could not get into the game until a good move between Jason Ping and Ben Sly on the right led to Ping hitting a cross from the right which found Ben Lindsey heading home in the 31st minute. Ping came close to levelling the score when a clever chip hit the bar.

Invicta went into the second half kicking up the slope looking to get on equal terms early into the second half and they only had to wait until the 51st minute when a Everitt corner was hit near post for Lindsay to score his second of the game with a header just beating the Milton keeper at the near post. The early goal seemed to lift Invicta and only good goalkeeping and a slice of luck kept Milton in the game. Ping almost scored Invicta’s third only to see his shot cleared off the line. The pressure was mounting as Invicta looked for the winning goal. The pressure was rewarded after a lengthy delay following an injury, Invicta were awarded a free kick on the right hand side which was taken by Ben Sly who found Everitt at the far side of the penalty area, Everitt headed across goal into the back of the net. This turned out to be the last piece of action. INVICTA: Mann Harling Russell Dunlop Luckham Ping Lindsey Everitt Sly Knott Page Sub: Waters Duncan Rainbow Ransley Morgan

September 1, 2004

SEPTEMBER YOUTH NEWS

Folkestone Invicta youths have been drawn at home to either Snodland, Snodland Nomads or Courtenay Rangers in Round Three of the KCFA Kent Youth Cup.

The Under 15's have been drawn at home to Ramsgate in Round Two of the KCFA Cup.

Folkestone Invicta youths begin their MUSH Kent Youth League season with a home game against Milton Athletic on Sunday September 5th. They then play away to Maidstone United youths on Sunday September 12th, at home to Ramsgate youths on Sunday Sept 19th and away to Sitttingbourne youths on Sunday Sept 26th.

In the Central Section of the Under 18 league Invicta are away to Sevenoaks Town on Sunday Sept 5th, away to Maidstone on Sunday Set 12th, home to Ramsgate Sunday Sept 19th and at home to Lordswood on Sunday Sept 26th. Under 18's home matches are played on the Polo ground, behind the main ground, with 11am kick offs.

The Under 15's season starts with an away fixture at Milton Athletic on Sunday Sept 5th, home to Chatham on Sunday Sept 12th, away to Beauwater on Sunday Sept 19th and at home to Canterbury City on Sunday Sept 26th. Under 15's home matches are played at Woodfield Close in Lyminge (entrance via the Village Hall Car Park).

RM 010904

Thursday, July 29, 2004

Invicta U18's/Res (0) 0 - 5 (2) Gills U19's
Lost five nil, the game was a repeat of the Crawley game the two sides were evenly matched with Invicta hitting the crossbar twice. The score was 2 nil at half time and the Gills scored late in the game when their fitness started to tell, all goals were well taken. It`s a pity that a few more regular first team supporters didn't go, they might even have enjoyed it.

PE @290704

Tuesday, July 27, 2004

INVICTA YOUTH
Latest News from Paul Everitt of the FIFC Youth Section.

On Thursday 29th July the Under 18s / Reserves are playing host to Gillingham Under 19's who completed a very successful 2003/4 season.

The friendly is a fund raising event for the self funding Youth Section the price of admission is 5 per adult and 3 for children and OAPs.

The youth section run teams ranging from U8s Reserves: representing Folkestone Invicta in the Kent Youth League, South East Kent Youth League, Go Travel League

Kick Off 7.45pm @ The Westbourne Stadium

Tuesday, July 27, 2004

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2004/5
A Message from Paul Everitt of the FIFC Youth Section.

Welcome to Folkestone Invicta's Youth section Home Page. To those of you who are already familiar with what we do, please bear with me, new readers start here.

We hope to run the following teams for the 2004/5 season. 23 Youth teams, 1 Reserve, 3 in the M.U.S.H Kent Youth League, 8 in the Parker Steel East Kent Youth League, 6 Parker Steel East Kent Youth League (Mini Soccer) and 5 in the Primary School League. Originally we had over 28 teams but the Youth section has struggled to find facilities that meet the requirements of the afore mention Leagues and further reductions could be made in the near future. The web sites for M.U.S.H is www.football.mitoo.co.uk and ParkerSteel is www.ekyfl.demon.co.uk both sites full of Information and links, both these links should be on this home page (as long as the editor has done his stuff).

Fixtures are handed into the P.A. hut on a regular basis along with the Herald, and KM Newspapers but we appreciate its not always possible to print or relay the information. I have included a a page with the seasons fixtures for the M.U.S.H Kent Youth league. Sorry but at the time of writing the East Kent Youth Leagues and The Go-Travel Leagues are not available. We have been listening to your feedback (on the forum and elsewhere) and will strive to improve the improve the information flow.

If everything works out we are hoping that the 18's will play on the Polo Ground with an 11am kick off. The Polo Ground is behind the main Ground entrance between Folkestone Bowls Club and Morrisons (Safeways)

The U15's Kent Youth team play at Lyminge with 11am kick off at Woodfield Close entrance Via the Lyminge Village Hall Car Park : Exit junction 11 M20 head for Lyminge.

The teams in ParkerSteel League Kick Off at 2pm at various venues. I'm not sure about kick off times for the mini soccer. And the Primary league 9.30 - 11.00am at Church Road. Church Road is a turning off Horn Street Cheriton, head towards Tescos turn left go over the railway bridge 1st left and the Church Road pitchs are 500+ yards on your right.

It is impossible to quantify our success in bringing youngsters through to the senior teams but up until last year Ayling, Chandler, Everitt, Winfield, other players who came through the youth ranks who play Kent League and above Cox, Fisk, Todd, Smith, Guiver, From the current 18s three or four have been on the bench and have played in pre season games.