Alveston in the Stratford Herald 27 Jan 2011

Alveston made the Stratford Herald this week

Next Game: Home v Southam United
Sunday 30 Jan 2011 11.00 kick off

Last Meeting with Southam was 2 Oct 2010
(4v1 Win)

Alveston 3v0 Whitley Juniors 23 January 2011

The Whitley Goalkeeper is finally beaten after an inspired first half goalkeeping display

Alveston continued their impressive run with a 3-0 victory against basement side Whitley. The home side only  managed one shot in the entire match in what was a completely one sided game. Alveston dominated the game and their passing & movement continually stretched the home defence. First Josh Humphriss had a shot well saved, and then after some good work from Alex Connor, Jamie Stephens had his shot blocked. The home keeper was in inspired form pulling off a string of good saves, culminating with a stunning save from Joe Vose's superbly struck volley from the edge of the area. The home side weren't without their share of luck as well when Matty Rickett hit the bar from a free kick, Joe Vose hit the post and even their defender managed to turn a cross from Josh Humphriss onto his own bar. It was a miracle the scores were still level at half-time.

The second half continued as the first with Alveston in total control, and their pressure finally told when after some good work by Alan Mackinnon down the left  found Joe Vose, who's first time shot was parried by the keeper, and the ever alert Jamie Stephens was on hand to fire home. Although Alveston deserved a second goal, the way it arrived was slightly fortuitous as the keeper seemed to have a shot from Joe Vose covered, until an unkind bounce lifted it over his head and into the net. Alan Mackinnon made it 3, when after a fine run & shot by Alex Connor came back off the post, he was the first to react to slide the ball past the keeper.

Alveston v Coventry Whitley Directions - Sunday 23 January 2011

Whitley Juniors Pitch Location at Binley

Once again it's up the A46 to Whitley Juniors. The pitch address is: Binley Recreation Ground, Grange Avenue 

Coventry CV3 2ED. The photo on the left shows a new building called The John White Community Centre which I am guessing maybe the entrance to the ground. There are three choices: Route 1 (St James Lane through Willenhall), Route 2 (straight up A46 with Uturn) and Route 3 (Sat Navs may choose this route via Allard Way). Note: Whitley now play in purple, so can all team members wear the sky blue kit (normal home kit). Meeting at the HGC for 9.45 for 10.15 at pitch for 11.00 kick off. 

Alveston 6v2 Coventry Jaguar Youth Match Report 16 January 2011

Alveston under 11's continue to prosper in the Coventy league with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Coventy Jaguars. Playing at home for the first time in almost two months, Alveston dominated from the very first whistle, and were ahead after only 30 seconds, even though it was the away side who took the kick-off! Joe Vose put their fullback under pressure, and his poor clearance fell to Josh Humphriss who, form the edge of the area, struck a superb shot into the top corner, leaving the keeper stranded.

The home side soon doubled their lead when Jamie Stephens was first to react to a Joe Vose cross to steer the ball home. With barely five minutes gone, Alveston scored a third, some good work from Matty Rickett found Josh Humphriss at the right hand edge of the area. This time he cut inside and fired a left foot shot into the bottom corner. The home side were dominating with Roshen Foley and Billy Dingley both going close, so it was a surprise when Coventry Jaguar pulled one back through a mix up in the usually reliable home defence.

Alveston soon restored their advantage though when a half cleared corner fell to Matty Rickett, who fired in a superb 35 yard shot into the far corner, leaving the keeper with no chance. The away team pulled another goal back, before Josh Humphriss knocked in Alveston's 5th and his hat-trick when he was released by Billy Dingley and fired past the by now despondent keeper. The home side eased off in the second half, and the defensive unit of Dan Malone, Jake Greaves & Jordon Pace dealt with any threat, and the home side still had enough to extend their lead further, when a Matty Rickett free kick was spilled by the keeper and Alan Mackinnon was first to react to stroke the ball home.

Match Results and Fixtures 2010-11

Updated on 30 Jan 2011

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Alveston v Coventry Jaguar Youth - Sunday 16 January 2011

Alveston will play their first Home Game of 2011 this Sunday against Coventry Jaguar Youth who are currently eight in the league with seven games played, three wins - four losses. Kick off is 11.00 with the team meeting at the normal time of 10.15 at the HGC.

Next Fixtures

16 Jan - Home v Coventry Jaguar

23 Jan - Away v Whitley Juniors

30 Jan - Home v Southam United

06 Feb - Home v Santos Youth (Cup)

13 Feb - Away v Mount Nod

20 Feb - No Game

27Feb - Home v Stratford Town

Alveston v Coundon Court Sunday 9 January 2011

HGC to Coundon Court School If you drive straight past the Coventry Sphinx ground (that we have played at twice) and head out of Coventry on the A45, it's not long before a right turn on A4114. 

Coundon is a good area of town with the Secondary School tucked out of sight down a lane. Alveston last played Coundon on 12 Sept 2010 with a narrow 0-1 loss.

11.00 Kick Off, 10.15 at Coundon Pitch.

Alveston Football Tournament June 2011

ALVESTON FOOTBALL CLUB 6-A-SIDE & 5-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT
11th & 12th June 2011

General Information (download this information)

1. Players must not exceed their age group at midnight on 31st August 2010. Random checks of player’s ages may be made during the tournament.

2. Kick Off times
Saturday 11th June –u8’s KO 10.00am. 6-A-Side & squad of 10.
Saturday 11th June -u13’s KO 10.00am. 5-A-Side & squad of 10.
Saturday 11th June – u11’s KO at 2.00pm. 6-A-Side & squad of 10.
Saturday 11th June - u12’s KO at 2.00pm. 5-A-Side & squad of 10.

Sunday 12th June – u9’s KO at 10.00am. 6-A-Side & squad of 10.
Sunday 12th June – u14’s KO at 10.00am. 5-A-Side & squad of 10
Sunday 12th June - u10’s KO at 2:00pm. 6-A-Side & squad of 10.
Sunday 12th June – Youth (U17 & U18’s) KO at 2:00pm. 5-A-Side & squad of 10.

3. The registration period for the sessions will be from 45 minutes before KO.
4. Each team manager must provide the organisers with the names and dates of birth of all their players, on the team sheet provided. This is to be completed and handed in on registration.
5. Under 8’s to Under 11’s will play 6-a-side, and Under 12’s to Youth will play 5-a-side. The maximum squad size for all age groups is 10 players.
6. All players must wear shin pads; they will not be allowed to compete otherwise.
7. No player may play for more than one team in the same age group.
8. Each team should have a change of shirt or bibs available in the event of a colour clash.
9. The second named team will require to change shirts should colours clash.
10. Only limited changing facilities are available on the day
11. First aid officials will be present on the day but we ask that managers be aware of any ailments that their players may suffer from such as Asthma etc, especially if the player’s parents are not present.
12. Please use the car parking areas provided. These are located at the Home guard club. The cost for car parking and programme is £3.00.
13. Hot and cold refreshments will be available throughout the day and a licensed bar open from lunchtime in the Home Guard Club.

Application Form for the Tournament in June 2011

Tournament Application Form Download

Cheques ( £20.00 Per Team ) should be made payable to ‘Alveston Juniors section account’ and returned to:

Hugh Mackinnon

36 Darlow Drive, Stratford Upon Avon

Warwickshire CV37 9DG

Mobile – 07967 011207

Applications are taken on a first come first served basis and must be accompanied by full payment. Confirmation will be sent once an application and payment have been received. Venue: Alveston FC, the Home Guard Club, Main Street, Tiddington, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7AY (Car park £3.00 per car)