Youth Players Required For New Season
June 26, 2008, 10:40 AM
Under 9‘s Lions 2008/2009 season
The Grays Athletic Under 9 Lions are looking for players to join their squad.
Players need to be in school year 4 in september, for more information and trials please contact Dave on 07740435842 or 01375 387813 or email at davmsn@btinternet.com
Under 9‘s Tigers 2008/ 2009 season
The Under 9 Tigers are looking for players who will be in year 4 September 08, players must be of good standard to strengthen our squad.
Anyone interested should contact Brian on 07919958328 or Pete or Terri on 07914358699 or email Pete on tjandpete@talktalk.net
Under 11‘s for 2008/09 season
Grays Athletic under 10s are looking for players of a good standard to strengthen their squad as they move to 11-a-side football in the coming 2008/2009 season when they will be competing in the London Echo league. For a trial please contact Jim on 07889 476727
Under 11‘s for 2008/09 season
Grays Athletic U10 Echo League Champions (2007/08) are looking for experienced ,high-standard, quality players to join them in their move to 11-a-side for this coming season.
The team will once again be contesting in the Echo League so if you are interested in a trial please contact Gary on 07793 326398 or 01375 392961
Under 12 Girls
Grays Athletic U12 Girls require Goal Keeper and Outfield Players for 08/09 season must be of a good football standard. For more information call Mark on 07837 255232
Under 13‘s Echo Premier League for 2008/09 season
Grays Athletic Under 13 Echo League are looking for players in all positions, you must be of a good standard, for further details please contact Ray on 07966544919
Under 14‘s for 2008/09 season
Next season‘s under 14 team are looking for new players of a good standard to play in the London Echo League
Please contact Lorne on 079 555 99 795 or Mark 07050 304498 (Mobile) or 0208 593 6420 (Home) for further details and to arrange a trial
Under 17B for 2008/09 Season
The Grays Athletic U17"B" side are looking for an Assistant Manager for the current season, you should ideally be qualified as a level 1 coach and also have an up to date FA CRB, if you are interested in taking on this role then please contact David at dave16b@hotmail.co.uk or call 01375858285
Grays Athletic Under 10 Friendly 22/06/08
June 23, 2008, 01:37 PM
11-a-side Friendly
Grays Athletic u10 6 Darent River u10 0
Goalscorers: Wilson (2), S.Pumfrett, Edmunds, Jemson, Klessa-Smith.
Grays achieved a second consecutive 6-0 win , this time against our friends from Darent River, in another pre-season 11-a-side friendly.
Wilson started the scoring after just 2 minutes in from the spot, after Edmunds was pushed inside the box. 15 minutes later and the lead was doubled when S.Pumfrett just managed to poke the ball past the approaching keeper.
Just before half-time Edmunds made it 3 with the best goal of the game. Collecting the ball on the left Edmunds run on past the defence and placed the ball high and over the keeper into the top corner.
The second half mirrored the first when Jemson scored his first goal for the club, again just 2 minutes after the restart. Wilson crossed from the right and the keeper only parried it to Jemson who slotted home. Darent River's goalkeeper then left the field injured but Grays made it 5 halfway through the second half when a goal kick went straight to Wilson. Just before the end Klessa-Smith scored through close range after an Edmunds cross was again parried by the replacement keeper.
Another good win and 2 clean sheets for the defence. The boys though face a sterner test in a couple of weeks with the visit of Chigwell Boys, who have won seven out of seven games since moving to the 11-a-side game
11-a-side Friendly
June 16, 2008, 12:50 PM
Grays Athletic u10 6 Thurrock Tigers u10 0
Goalscorers: Price(3), Wilson, Le^Rogers, S.Pumfrett
This pre-season friendly (yes we have started already) was to enable both teams to experience the new set-up of 11-a-side football for the forthcoming season.
Grays started brightly with Price scoring from a S.Pumfrett through ball after 16mins. Price added a second six minutes later from the penalty spot after he himself was fouled in the area. Le^Rogers made it three just before half-time latching on to another defensive splitting ball from S.Pumfrett.
The second half started just like the first with Wilson running through the defence and scoring within a minute.
Tigers came into the game a little more after that but Grays scored again midway through the second half.
S.Pumfrett met the ball at the far post after a precise cross from Wilson. Price then completed the scoring after
collecting a lofted free-kick over the static defence to gain his hat-trick.
Next game is at home to Darent River in another friendly.
Accademy 1 Tournament. Saturday 31st May 08
June 01, 2008, 07:20 PM
Grays Athletic U8 Lions (sponsored by Frankie and Benny's Lakeside)
Grays Athletic Under 8 Lions played their second tournament in a row, despite having both their defenders away on holiday. Grays played great football as they always do.
They won their group winning all four games, scoring nine goals and conceding none. They went into the semi final with their heads held high, playing Woodford and winning 2 - 0.
The final was against Buckhurst Hill, after ten minutes of play it was still 0 - 0 as both teams were really strong. went into extra time 2 minutes each way - Golden Goal.. unfortunately a minute and half into the extra time, Buckhurst Hill broke through and got the golden goal. We walked away runners the second week running, another medal for the collection..
The next tournament, Hutton FC, hopefuly we will have a full team, and go all the way.
Well done boys, keep up the hard work, the win will come.
Wickford Town Youth Tournament May 25th 2008
May 27, 2008, 03:10 PM
Grays Athletic U8 Lions (sponsored by Frankie and Benny‘s Lakeside)
The under 8 lions played their first tournament of the summer in the pouring rain and only taking seven players. They won their group winning four, drawing one and only conceding one goal, they got through to the semi final which they won two nil. We went into the final which sadly we lost one nil, but the boys played very well and deserved their silver medals.
Runners-up is a great start to the summer.
Next tournament, Accademy one.. Well done boys, keep up the hard work in this one..
Hastings SCI Football Festival
May 27, 2008, 03:03 PM
Grays Athletic U10's continued their fine form this season with this magnificent win at the Hastings SCI 2-day Football Festival.
The boys finished 5 points clear at the top of their group after 2 days of intensive games against teams from areas of London , Kent , Beds , Herts and a local Hastings team.
All the games were played in a magnificent spirit and many friends were made on and off the pitch during our time there. In fact we have made an offer to a team from Dartford to play a friendly against them but we must decline their offer of a revenge match for the trophy !
The awards and winners trophies were presented by ex England international Neil "Razor" Ruddock and the picture shows the jubilant team and Manager Gary Klessa-Smith and his Assistant Gary Stopher in conversation with him. This magnificent trophy was carried from bar to bar afterwards as the celebrations begun.
Many thanks to Gary and Lynn for organising the trip and to all the boys for their superb display . Also a big thank-you to all the parents whose time , effort and financial input made this a weekend to remember.
News & Results Sunday 18th May 2008
May 18, 2008, 09:40 PM
Results
Under 15 Friendly
Gidea Park Rangers ‘B’ 2 Grays Athletic 6
Goalscorers: Gavin(2), Reece(2), Billy, Dan
Under 11's League Play Off Final 18/05/08
May 18, 2008, 09:35 PM
Grays Athletic 2 Thurrock ‘A’ 1
On a bright but chilly Sunday afternoon, Grays Athletic Under 11‘s met once again with Thurrock ‘A’ in the League Play Off Final at Barleylands. We finished the league with exactly the same amount of points, games won and drawn (both teams had not lost 1 league game all season), but as the league did not take into consideration goal difference, a play off had to take place.
We had played Thurrock 4 times before, all very close games. 3 ended in draws and the last game was the Under 11‘s Cup Final which Grays narrowly missed out on penalties. We knew this was going to be another tough game.
Grays found themselves 2 - 0 up in the first 15 minutes. The 1st goal was scored by Jake S and the other by Ryan B. Unfortunately, due to a defensive error by Grays, we scored an own goal just before half time, leaving the score 2-1.
In the 2nd half, play was very even with both teams looking to score more goals. Great defending by Grays kept Thurrock at bay and the final whistle went keeping the score at 2-1 to Grays Athletic. The boys were ecstatic at their win and happy to win some silverware after the penalty loss at their last final match.
Both teams applauded each other at the medal ceremony and Thurrock were very gracious at their defeat.
We now look forward to another successful season as we progress on to the ECHO League.
Grays Athletic Under 11‘s: Alex, Robert (C), Samuel, John B, Reece, Niall, Ryan B, Jake S, Jacob, Aron, John A, Paul, Joe & Ryan S. The team is managed by Gary Hanks.
News & Results Sunday 11 May 2008
May 11, 2008, 10:01 PM
Under16
Grays Athletic U16B 0 Barns Sport 1
Grays Athletic U16B played a very good game and deserved a better result than the score line. If only they had taken their chances.
Man of the Match: Agboola & Ward
Leigh Ramblers Y.F.C. Tournament
May 11, 2008, 11:28 AM
Saturday 10th May 2008
Grays Athletic Youth U12 finish Runners up
Grays U12‘s were competing in the U13 category at today‘s tournament.
Despite this obvious disadvantage, and the heat, the boys put on a great display of football, proving that bigger doesn‘t automatically mean better!
Grays U12‘s won their group stage, not losing a game in the process, and were hoping to meet Grays Athletic Youth U13‘s in the semi final or final. However this was not to be as the U13‘s failed to qualify from their group.
The boys put on a great performance in the Semi final, even though the temperature by now was at least 25c. Despite going a goal down, Grays rallied, and played some fluent passing football, winning the game 3 - 1.
After a long and sometimes difficult season It was great to see the boys enjoying their football again and playing with smiles on their faces.
The final was against Teale, a team from Reading. This time despite a brave and solid Gray‘s performance, the strength and pace of the older boys showed through.
Alex pulled off some superb saves, but despite his brave efforts, he was powerless to stop their forward, who was as tall as some of our parents, from scoring.
Grays finally lost the match 3 - 0, but were not disgraced and full credit to Teale who applauded our performance at the end.
A great performance boys, we are proud of you all.
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