At the halfway stage of the England Colleges' Premier National League season the Men's Football Performance Programme 1st XI are still top by two points with a game in hand after a hard fought 2-0 win away at AFC Wimbledon. The match was played at Walton Casuals FC and after a scoreless first half the home side piled on the pressure and should have taken the lead, however Worthing stuck to their task and kept their shape well, which allowed them to counter attack effectively for Lee Mottershead to open the scoring. The win was secured through a Nathan Webster free kick with 10 minutes remaining. The 2nd XI were in BCS Performance League action and it was a top of the table clash against South Downs College of Portsmouth. Despite Worthing dominating possession they failed to convert the chances made, which South Downs capitalised on this to take the lead from a looping volley. Worthing continued to press, but to no avail and two individual mistakes when pushing for the equaliser cost Worthing dear, which resulted in a 3-0 scoreline to South Downs.
The Netball Performance Programme continued their excellent form in all competitions by progressing into the next round of the British Colleges' Sport Cup defeating Godalming College 50-36 at Worthing College. Coach Tina Price hailed her squads work ethic as mental toughness, which they would need to take into the County stage of the National Colleges' Netball Finals at Roedean.
The Women's Football Performance Programme had a mixed set of fortunes this week as the 1st XI seemed to have a hangover after their excellent win at Filton the previous week. Worthing came up against a very strong and physical Colchester United FC, who ended up 6-0 winners at the match played at Wick FC. The 2nd XI continued their excellent run of form with a comprehensive 4-0 win against local rivals Chichester College in the British Colleges' Sport League Division One at Worthing College.
The Rugby Performance Programme were in Friendly action this week for an Under 19's fixture away to Bicton Park College of Swanage. Despite a very even start to the match Worthing's quality eventually shone through to end up winning 48-5. Lewis Maslen and Barney Lyons both touched down twice, Charlie Spring, Dec Peake, Pat White and full pitch run by Sam Bath were also try scorers. Nick White kicked four conversions to complete the scoring. On Sunday Performance squad members Brad Parker, Charlie Watts, Dec Peake, Pat White and Elliott Luke all played and were a major part of the South East teams performance who defeated the Midlands 55-13 in the final British Colleges' selection match at Gloucester University on Sunday. They will learn their fate later on this week.
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Monday, 28 November 2011
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Hallsy's Weekly Look Around the Academy
All Worthing College Sport Performance Programmes contributed to "Golden Wednesday" with all squads being successful in their respective disciplines. Arguably the biggest result was from the Women's Football Performance Programme where they defeated the well renowned and National Champions for the last two seasons Filton College (Bristol Academy FC) 2-0 at Bristol. Filton boasted squad members who had played for Bristol, who were runners up in last seasons FA Cup, as well as having UEFA Women's Champions League experience. This did not daunt Worthing, who soaked up Filton's possession and broke effectively. Lucy Somes opened the scoring and the win was sealed with a Darcey James curling free kick, which found the top corner. Worthing Colleges' performance was described by coach Mike Bridges as "outstanding" and this was reinforced by the watch Bristol Academy (Women's Premier League) manager, who praised Worthing for their team ethic and whole performance over the 90 minutes.
The Men's Football Performance Programme 1st XI were back in action at Arundel FC as they entertained Lancing College in a re-arranged County Cup last 16 fixture. Worthing took a foothold in the game as early as the first minute, with Joe Warner opening the scoring after a Dave O'Callaghan through ball. Two more goals were added before half time. Ryan Quirke cross was converted by a covering defender and a Jon Watkins header took the tie out of the visitors reach. The second half only saw one more goal, which came from a well worked corner, converted by defender Dan Heward making the final score 4-0. This now sets up a quarter final tie against Steyning on December 7th. The 2nd XI continued their fine BCS Performance League form with an impressive 2-0 away win against Merrist Wood's 1st XI. The goals came from Matt Hardman & Jared Rance. This now pushes Worthing into second place in the league with a top of the table clash against South Downs College of Portsmouth coming up next.
The Rugby Development Programme were also away to Merrist Wood College and they too came away with a win. Tries from Ryan Mullen (2), Nick White, Ed Cosgrove, Gage Pestridge and Declan Dixon, with White kicking four conversions made the final score 38-21 to Worthing.
With no Brighton League or 1st team fixtures the Netball Performance Programme's 2nd team took on Sussex Downs of Lewes in the last 16 of the County Cup. Worthing really stepped up their game in the 2nd and 3rd quarters with some solid defending and ruthless shooting, which led to a final score of 26-15 to Worthing, who will now take on Hurstpierpoint 1st team in the quarter finals prompting coach Tina Price to say that "this match will be a test to show how far the girls have developed this season."
The Basketball Performance Programme were again in Sussex League action this week and they were looking to add to their impressive victory the week before when taking on Buckswood School. Worthing really took the game to their opponents after a tense first quarter, but in the end were comfortable 80-45 winners. Harry Melvin top scored for Worthing with 19 points on the day.
In addition to this weeks league and cup fixtures some of the Performance Programmes took part in the British Colleges' Regional Tournaments. The Netball Performance Programme just missed out on qualifying for their finals after narrowly losing out to Barton Pevril College 16-12 in their final match at the Surrey Sports Park. Both Men's and Women's Football Performance Programmes took part in their respective 5-a-side tournaments at the Southampton Goals Centre. The Women's Performance Programme got to the semi finals, where they were narrowly defeated by eventual winners Kingston College 2-1. The Men's Performance Programme were superb all day. After getting through their group they defeated Chichester College (2-1) in the Round of 16, they comprehensively beat Brockenhurst College (5-1) in the last 8. This set up a semi final against a very strong Tauntons College from Southampton. The tie ended 0-0, so penalty kicks were to decide the finalists. Worthing came through 2-1. In the final the against Itchen College of Southampton the quality of the play was high and again it went to penalties after a 1-1 scoreline. Unfortunately it was Worthing's turn to lose out in sudden death 4-3 on penalties. Despite defeat at the last hurdle coach Dave Hall was "extremely proud of the players efforts, who were all superb on the day, even though losing on penalties is agonising the players thoroughly enjoyed expressing themselves in the smaller version of the game."
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
The Men's Football Performance Programme 1st XI were back in action at Arundel FC as they entertained Lancing College in a re-arranged County Cup last 16 fixture. Worthing took a foothold in the game as early as the first minute, with Joe Warner opening the scoring after a Dave O'Callaghan through ball. Two more goals were added before half time. Ryan Quirke cross was converted by a covering defender and a Jon Watkins header took the tie out of the visitors reach. The second half only saw one more goal, which came from a well worked corner, converted by defender Dan Heward making the final score 4-0. This now sets up a quarter final tie against Steyning on December 7th. The 2nd XI continued their fine BCS Performance League form with an impressive 2-0 away win against Merrist Wood's 1st XI. The goals came from Matt Hardman & Jared Rance. This now pushes Worthing into second place in the league with a top of the table clash against South Downs College of Portsmouth coming up next.
The Rugby Development Programme were also away to Merrist Wood College and they too came away with a win. Tries from Ryan Mullen (2), Nick White, Ed Cosgrove, Gage Pestridge and Declan Dixon, with White kicking four conversions made the final score 38-21 to Worthing.
With no Brighton League or 1st team fixtures the Netball Performance Programme's 2nd team took on Sussex Downs of Lewes in the last 16 of the County Cup. Worthing really stepped up their game in the 2nd and 3rd quarters with some solid defending and ruthless shooting, which led to a final score of 26-15 to Worthing, who will now take on Hurstpierpoint 1st team in the quarter finals prompting coach Tina Price to say that "this match will be a test to show how far the girls have developed this season."
The Basketball Performance Programme were again in Sussex League action this week and they were looking to add to their impressive victory the week before when taking on Buckswood School. Worthing really took the game to their opponents after a tense first quarter, but in the end were comfortable 80-45 winners. Harry Melvin top scored for Worthing with 19 points on the day.
In addition to this weeks league and cup fixtures some of the Performance Programmes took part in the British Colleges' Regional Tournaments. The Netball Performance Programme just missed out on qualifying for their finals after narrowly losing out to Barton Pevril College 16-12 in their final match at the Surrey Sports Park. Both Men's and Women's Football Performance Programmes took part in their respective 5-a-side tournaments at the Southampton Goals Centre. The Women's Performance Programme got to the semi finals, where they were narrowly defeated by eventual winners Kingston College 2-1. The Men's Performance Programme were superb all day. After getting through their group they defeated Chichester College (2-1) in the Round of 16, they comprehensively beat Brockenhurst College (5-1) in the last 8. This set up a semi final against a very strong Tauntons College from Southampton. The tie ended 0-0, so penalty kicks were to decide the finalists. Worthing came through 2-1. In the final the against Itchen College of Southampton the quality of the play was high and again it went to penalties after a 1-1 scoreline. Unfortunately it was Worthing's turn to lose out in sudden death 4-3 on penalties. Despite defeat at the last hurdle coach Dave Hall was "extremely proud of the players efforts, who were all superb on the day, even though losing on penalties is agonising the players thoroughly enjoyed expressing themselves in the smaller version of the game."
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Banter wit Bridges - British Colleges' Elite Women's Football League vs. Filton College (Bristol Academy FC)
Filton College 0-2 Worthing College
Worthing travelled to Filton College the National Champions for the past 2 years to play a side that contained two players with FA Cup Losing medals and experience of playing in the UEFA Champions League for Bristol Academy’s 1st team. Both of these players where matched directly against Lucy Somes and Darcey James Worthing’s two Centre Midfielders who have recently been called into the last 33 of the England College trials. This was to be the battle that would decide the game.
The game started at a fast pace with Filton immediately taking control of possession, and Worthing taking up strong defensive positions. The 1st 25 minutes continued on in this vein with Filton having the majority of possession and Worthing breaking quickly when they won possession. As the game went on Worthing gained in confidence and started to retain the ball for longer periods, creating more chances than Filton. Chloe Debaes having two chances in two minutes both times testing the Filton keeper who was up to the test on both occasions.
Meg Cave and Danielle Lane where keeping the lively Filton forwards in check until Filton managed to break Worthing down with a well working moved down the left that saw the Filton number 10 go clean through on goal with only Natalie Woolven to beat who was up to the task with a full stretch diving save deflecting the ball out wide for Millie York to come on and clear the danger.
This then saw Worthing break away again with James breaking from midfield and striking a shot from distance that the Filton keeper had to save down at her near post. The half drew to a close with a stalemate and both side keeping the ball for periods of time.
Half Time 0-0
The 2nd half started with Worthing keeping possession well moving the ball across the back line and into midfield well. The midfield battle was starting to heat up with tackles flying in from both sides James, Somes and Sophie Frost were staring to gain the upper hand and get up the skins of the talented Filton midfield. A heart stopping moment then came for Worthing to remind them of the quality of Filton when Ellie Curson Filton’s Captain, and a scorer in the European Champions League, struck the bar with a rasping drive from 35 yards out.
Worthing won a free kick 25 yards out in a central position, Somes stepped up and struck the Filton bar with the goalkeeper all but beaten. This seemed to give Worthing the extra belief they needed to take control of the game. The breakthrough came with 20 minutes to go when a long ball from Lane into the Filton penalty area caused a mix up in the defence leaving Somes an easy tap in from 12 yards into an empty net. 1-0 Worthing with 20 minutes to go, this left Filton bickering demanding more from one another. The next 20 minutes would see Filton banging on the door to get the equalizer the Worthing defnce stood strong making important blocks on the edge of the area with Filton unable to break the defence down and so being reduced to shots from distance.
Worthing broke away with Jade Widdows going clean through on goal and the Filton keeping making a brave stop to put the ball out for a corner. The following corner saw a goal mouth scrambled with 16 bodies inside the 6 yard box and 3 clearances off the Filton goal line and a penalty claim for hand ball, final Filton scrambled the ball to the edge of the area where James was fouled trying to strike on goal. Free kick to Worthing on the edge of the area, James herself stepped up and put the free kick in the top corner beyond the reach of the desperate Filton keeper. 5 minutes to go 2-0 Worthing and Filton finally becoming more desperate to get themselves into a game that all but seemed beyond them.
The final whistle went on a hard fought game that Worthing thoroughly deserved to win with the Bristol Academy 1st team manager who had been watching on coming over to praise the Worthing team on their performance through out the 90 minutes.
Goals: Lucy Somes and Darcey James
Player of the match: Danielle Lane – Marshalling the back 4 brilliantly, making some great blocks and challenges.
Mike
Worthing travelled to Filton College the National Champions for the past 2 years to play a side that contained two players with FA Cup Losing medals and experience of playing in the UEFA Champions League for Bristol Academy’s 1st team. Both of these players where matched directly against Lucy Somes and Darcey James Worthing’s two Centre Midfielders who have recently been called into the last 33 of the England College trials. This was to be the battle that would decide the game.
The game started at a fast pace with Filton immediately taking control of possession, and Worthing taking up strong defensive positions. The 1st 25 minutes continued on in this vein with Filton having the majority of possession and Worthing breaking quickly when they won possession. As the game went on Worthing gained in confidence and started to retain the ball for longer periods, creating more chances than Filton. Chloe Debaes having two chances in two minutes both times testing the Filton keeper who was up to the test on both occasions.
Meg Cave and Danielle Lane where keeping the lively Filton forwards in check until Filton managed to break Worthing down with a well working moved down the left that saw the Filton number 10 go clean through on goal with only Natalie Woolven to beat who was up to the task with a full stretch diving save deflecting the ball out wide for Millie York to come on and clear the danger.
This then saw Worthing break away again with James breaking from midfield and striking a shot from distance that the Filton keeper had to save down at her near post. The half drew to a close with a stalemate and both side keeping the ball for periods of time.
Half Time 0-0
The 2nd half started with Worthing keeping possession well moving the ball across the back line and into midfield well. The midfield battle was starting to heat up with tackles flying in from both sides James, Somes and Sophie Frost were staring to gain the upper hand and get up the skins of the talented Filton midfield. A heart stopping moment then came for Worthing to remind them of the quality of Filton when Ellie Curson Filton’s Captain, and a scorer in the European Champions League, struck the bar with a rasping drive from 35 yards out.
Worthing won a free kick 25 yards out in a central position, Somes stepped up and struck the Filton bar with the goalkeeper all but beaten. This seemed to give Worthing the extra belief they needed to take control of the game. The breakthrough came with 20 minutes to go when a long ball from Lane into the Filton penalty area caused a mix up in the defence leaving Somes an easy tap in from 12 yards into an empty net. 1-0 Worthing with 20 minutes to go, this left Filton bickering demanding more from one another. The next 20 minutes would see Filton banging on the door to get the equalizer the Worthing defnce stood strong making important blocks on the edge of the area with Filton unable to break the defence down and so being reduced to shots from distance.
Worthing broke away with Jade Widdows going clean through on goal and the Filton keeping making a brave stop to put the ball out for a corner. The following corner saw a goal mouth scrambled with 16 bodies inside the 6 yard box and 3 clearances off the Filton goal line and a penalty claim for hand ball, final Filton scrambled the ball to the edge of the area where James was fouled trying to strike on goal. Free kick to Worthing on the edge of the area, James herself stepped up and put the free kick in the top corner beyond the reach of the desperate Filton keeper. 5 minutes to go 2-0 Worthing and Filton finally becoming more desperate to get themselves into a game that all but seemed beyond them.
The final whistle went on a hard fought game that Worthing thoroughly deserved to win with the Bristol Academy 1st team manager who had been watching on coming over to praise the Worthing team on their performance through out the 90 minutes.
Goals: Lucy Somes and Darcey James
Player of the match: Danielle Lane – Marshalling the back 4 brilliantly, making some great blocks and challenges.
Mike
Talk with Tina - BCS Regional Championships & County Cup Last 16 Round Up
BCS Regional Champs – Surrey Sports Park – Tuesday 15 Nov 2011
An early start of 7.15am saw the netballers, together with April and Sophi who were representing the College in the Cross Country Event and Chris O’Neil who was representing the College in Squash, leave for the BCS Regional Netball Championship in Surrey. The journey was a quiet one, given the time of the morning, with no arguments about the music in the mini bus.
We arrived to find that one of the colleges, Esher, who were in our pool had withdrawn leaving a major change to the tournament, no longer was there an opportunity for the best runner up to progress to the semi final, the decision was taken to that the final would consist of a 3 team play off. This meant you had to win all the pool games. We started against QMC and although winning the game, we were not at our best. The 2nd game against Itchen College again started poorly with Worthing 9-4 down at half time. The team pulled it together at half time and scored the next 6 goals taking a 10-9 lead, the game then went goal for goal and ended 17-17. Itchen had lost to Barton Peveril, the pool favourite, so all was not lost – a win against Barton would see us through. The game against Barton started well with Worthing taking an early lead which they held onto with the half time score 7-6 Worthing. Worthing pushed on but unfortunately crucial shots were missed and Barton took the lead with 9 mins to go and never looked back beating Worthing 16 -12. Good effort but not quite good enough. We never achieved the standard of play seen at Brighton College the week before.
2nd Team V Sussex Downs Lewes County Cup
Wednesday saw the 2nd team squad take on the 2nd team from Sussex Downs Lewes in the cup. The girls started slowly and were 2 down after 8 mins, however we started to play some good netball and went in 8 -5 up at quarter time. The girls really performed in the 2nd quarter with some great play from Lara at WA and shooting from Louisa and Abi, whilst everyone on the court defended and the end of 2nd quarter was 16 -6 lead to Worthing. Changes were made at half time with Sophi coming on at GK and Ellie at GS, it took a while to settle the players in and we leaked a few goals but the general play was good and the quarter ended 22-11. Sadly just into the 4th quarter Lara turned her ankle and had to be taken to hospital ( bad ligament damage). The side readjusted and ended the game 26-15 to set up a tie against Hurstpierpoint A team in the quarter final.
Thanks to Emily, Mele, Mele, Sarah and Jodie who came out to support the 2nd team and help Lara.
Tina
An early start of 7.15am saw the netballers, together with April and Sophi who were representing the College in the Cross Country Event and Chris O’Neil who was representing the College in Squash, leave for the BCS Regional Netball Championship in Surrey. The journey was a quiet one, given the time of the morning, with no arguments about the music in the mini bus.
We arrived to find that one of the colleges, Esher, who were in our pool had withdrawn leaving a major change to the tournament, no longer was there an opportunity for the best runner up to progress to the semi final, the decision was taken to that the final would consist of a 3 team play off. This meant you had to win all the pool games. We started against QMC and although winning the game, we were not at our best. The 2nd game against Itchen College again started poorly with Worthing 9-4 down at half time. The team pulled it together at half time and scored the next 6 goals taking a 10-9 lead, the game then went goal for goal and ended 17-17. Itchen had lost to Barton Peveril, the pool favourite, so all was not lost – a win against Barton would see us through. The game against Barton started well with Worthing taking an early lead which they held onto with the half time score 7-6 Worthing. Worthing pushed on but unfortunately crucial shots were missed and Barton took the lead with 9 mins to go and never looked back beating Worthing 16 -12. Good effort but not quite good enough. We never achieved the standard of play seen at Brighton College the week before.
2nd Team V Sussex Downs Lewes County Cup
Wednesday saw the 2nd team squad take on the 2nd team from Sussex Downs Lewes in the cup. The girls started slowly and were 2 down after 8 mins, however we started to play some good netball and went in 8 -5 up at quarter time. The girls really performed in the 2nd quarter with some great play from Lara at WA and shooting from Louisa and Abi, whilst everyone on the court defended and the end of 2nd quarter was 16 -6 lead to Worthing. Changes were made at half time with Sophi coming on at GK and Ellie at GS, it took a while to settle the players in and we leaked a few goals but the general play was good and the quarter ended 22-11. Sadly just into the 4th quarter Lara turned her ankle and had to be taken to hospital ( bad ligament damage). The side readjusted and ended the game 26-15 to set up a tie against Hurstpierpoint A team in the quarter final.
Thanks to Emily, Mele, Mele, Sarah and Jodie who came out to support the 2nd team and help Lara.
Tina
Monday, 24 October 2011
Talk with Tina - 24 hours @ the Worthing College Netball Performance Programme
They talk about a week in football, well its 24hours in netball !
Tuesday night saw the nine girls from academy travel to Brighton to play Whiley Katz in the Brighton Mid Week League, a completely unknown team, with Sarah Uncles travelling with the squad for the first time. The previous two training sessions had been based on defensive play and I was keen to see this put into practice. The girls got off to a flying start, with the defensive work throughout the court working really well, and Katy Finlay and Katie Pearcy converting the majority of shooting opportunities, the 1st quarter ended 16-4 to Worthing. Changes were made at quarter time with Sarah Uncles coming on at C and Emily Begley at GS, it took a little while for the team to settle down but the hard work continued and the defensive pairing of Mele Jackson and Mele Stubbs remained outstanding quarter ending 29-9. Further rotation at half time saw Anna Van Eevelt back at C, Katie Pearcy taking over from Katy Finlay at GS. The game continued pretty much as before with Worthing dominating defensively and accurate shooting third quarter ended 40-12. Mele Jackson and Jodie Beaney came off at three quarter time and Anna Van Eevelt, the versatile player that she is, went in at GD. Concentration was a problem last quarter as the game was well and truly over. Game won 50-19. Three out of Three in the Brighton league and a good nights netball.
Wednesday was the visit of Tautons College, we were aware it was going to be a tough game as they have a number of regional players as well. The game started badly with Tautons converting a turnover and Worthing not getting going for around 8 mins when they were 5 -0 down. We sparked into life briefly pulling the game back to 6 all, before switching off again quarter ending 12-6 Tautons. Unfortunately Vicky Bowles had to leave the court as she had injured a finger and was replaced by Jodie Beaney. The girls were reminded a game was not lost until the end, and they needed to work hard, move onto the ball and take the opportunities presented. If the 1st quarter was poor, the 2nd was even worse with Sarah Uncles sustaining a nasty cut to the knee which meant she had to leave the court and Katie Pearcy turning her ankle. 2nd quarter ended 22-8. The girls were again reminded they were a much better team than they were demonstrating and they need to believe in them selves, and get the game going. Early in the third quarter it became apparent Katie P could not continue so we were down to 6 players, an afternoon one just wanted to end – third quarter ended 31-10. We took Lizzie Hall from the 2nd Team to replace the 3rd injured player and the girls were told to go out and win the last quarter and restore some pride. We lost the last quarter by 1 goal 9-8 however a much better effort. A team talk at the end of the game to face up to our failings, a massive dent to our pride but hopefully the girls will all learn from this. Heads going down result in a negative effect across the whole team, the onus is on the individuals to sort this out.
Tuesday night saw the nine girls from academy travel to Brighton to play Whiley Katz in the Brighton Mid Week League, a completely unknown team, with Sarah Uncles travelling with the squad for the first time. The previous two training sessions had been based on defensive play and I was keen to see this put into practice. The girls got off to a flying start, with the defensive work throughout the court working really well, and Katy Finlay and Katie Pearcy converting the majority of shooting opportunities, the 1st quarter ended 16-4 to Worthing. Changes were made at quarter time with Sarah Uncles coming on at C and Emily Begley at GS, it took a little while for the team to settle down but the hard work continued and the defensive pairing of Mele Jackson and Mele Stubbs remained outstanding quarter ending 29-9. Further rotation at half time saw Anna Van Eevelt back at C, Katie Pearcy taking over from Katy Finlay at GS. The game continued pretty much as before with Worthing dominating defensively and accurate shooting third quarter ended 40-12. Mele Jackson and Jodie Beaney came off at three quarter time and Anna Van Eevelt, the versatile player that she is, went in at GD. Concentration was a problem last quarter as the game was well and truly over. Game won 50-19. Three out of Three in the Brighton league and a good nights netball.
Wednesday was the visit of Tautons College, we were aware it was going to be a tough game as they have a number of regional players as well. The game started badly with Tautons converting a turnover and Worthing not getting going for around 8 mins when they were 5 -0 down. We sparked into life briefly pulling the game back to 6 all, before switching off again quarter ending 12-6 Tautons. Unfortunately Vicky Bowles had to leave the court as she had injured a finger and was replaced by Jodie Beaney. The girls were reminded a game was not lost until the end, and they needed to work hard, move onto the ball and take the opportunities presented. If the 1st quarter was poor, the 2nd was even worse with Sarah Uncles sustaining a nasty cut to the knee which meant she had to leave the court and Katie Pearcy turning her ankle. 2nd quarter ended 22-8. The girls were again reminded they were a much better team than they were demonstrating and they need to believe in them selves, and get the game going. Early in the third quarter it became apparent Katie P could not continue so we were down to 6 players, an afternoon one just wanted to end – third quarter ended 31-10. We took Lizzie Hall from the 2nd Team to replace the 3rd injured player and the girls were told to go out and win the last quarter and restore some pride. We lost the last quarter by 1 goal 9-8 however a much better effort. A team talk at the end of the game to face up to our failings, a massive dent to our pride but hopefully the girls will all learn from this. Heads going down result in a negative effect across the whole team, the onus is on the individuals to sort this out.
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Coulson's Chatter - Worthing College Performance XV vs. Christs Hospital XV - Daily Mail Cup
Worthing travelled the short journey to the Horsham to face one of Sussexʼs premier sides
in round 3 of the Daily Mail cup. The visitors started well and it was immediately clear that
they were going to be in the ascendancy if they continued in the manner.
The forwards were winning ball and the backs were a constant threat running wide.
Maslen got Fastnedge and Lyons moving quickly and this made defending impossible for
CH side. It was soon clear that the forward domination was to be the key to allowing the
backs to do their thing. the Worthing mid field was linking up well, while the back three
were a constant threat with the CH giving plenty of opportunity to counter attack. Duffield
stressed his opposite man while Ware was regularly beating the first and second defender
with Pegg linking them brilliantly.
The front row was dominating the scrum and the line out was functioning on the few
occasions it was given chance to do so. Trencher, Short and Mee were working well over
the ball and making the life of the half backs very difficult and Herron and Thompson were
carrying well. So by the end of the first half Pegg crossed and with Fastnedge scoring two
so Worthing 15-0 at the half.
With changes being made at the half Worthing came out and Leeming crossed, more
exciting rugby and there was only going to be one winner. Ware crossed to finish some
good work from the team to make it 25-0 Worthing. OʼNeill, Calleja and Connolly added go
forward in the forward pack and Baker made meters in the midfield with Bath and debutant
Al-Dahimi used footwork to beat defenders at will. Dixon was the last player on and his
energy and speed from the base worried the CH 10 and pressured mistakes constantly.
CH continued to work hard and to their credit scored a try of their own 25-5 Worthing. This
was not good enough for Worthing and they worked the final try very well with good
offloading work Sam Bath was able to score under the posts, Pegg converted for 32-5.
A good result well played all.
Ben
in round 3 of the Daily Mail cup. The visitors started well and it was immediately clear that
they were going to be in the ascendancy if they continued in the manner.
The forwards were winning ball and the backs were a constant threat running wide.
Maslen got Fastnedge and Lyons moving quickly and this made defending impossible for
CH side. It was soon clear that the forward domination was to be the key to allowing the
backs to do their thing. the Worthing mid field was linking up well, while the back three
were a constant threat with the CH giving plenty of opportunity to counter attack. Duffield
stressed his opposite man while Ware was regularly beating the first and second defender
with Pegg linking them brilliantly.
The front row was dominating the scrum and the line out was functioning on the few
occasions it was given chance to do so. Trencher, Short and Mee were working well over
the ball and making the life of the half backs very difficult and Herron and Thompson were
carrying well. So by the end of the first half Pegg crossed and with Fastnedge scoring two
so Worthing 15-0 at the half.
With changes being made at the half Worthing came out and Leeming crossed, more
exciting rugby and there was only going to be one winner. Ware crossed to finish some
good work from the team to make it 25-0 Worthing. OʼNeill, Calleja and Connolly added go
forward in the forward pack and Baker made meters in the midfield with Bath and debutant
Al-Dahimi used footwork to beat defenders at will. Dixon was the last player on and his
energy and speed from the base worried the CH 10 and pressured mistakes constantly.
CH continued to work hard and to their credit scored a try of their own 25-5 Worthing. This
was not good enough for Worthing and they worked the final try very well with good
offloading work Sam Bath was able to score under the posts, Pegg converted for 32-5.
A good result well played all.
Ben
Netball 2nd Team Report - Worthing College vs. Totton College
A shaky start but that was just trying to get to the right place in Totton, in the end we found the courts that were very hidden from view.
Worthing College started off well with some good movement around the court, but it did not last as much as it should and the girls started losing their focus and had the play turned over quite a few times. With some discussion about the turnovers I gave the girls the challenge of playing the 3rd quarter without any turnovers, and this they did but their movement around the court began to lack in areas.
In the 4th quarter Worthing College began to pull all the points together and started to look like a good team with areas to work on and together they will be able to become a stronger team.
The Captain Lizzie Hall was very encouraging to the team throughout the whole match and provided valuable support to all on and off the court.
Laura Joseph was named Players Player by Totton College – well done Laura!
Match Score: Worthing College 33 Totton College 21
Worthing College started off well with some good movement around the court, but it did not last as much as it should and the girls started losing their focus and had the play turned over quite a few times. With some discussion about the turnovers I gave the girls the challenge of playing the 3rd quarter without any turnovers, and this they did but their movement around the court began to lack in areas.
In the 4th quarter Worthing College began to pull all the points together and started to look like a good team with areas to work on and together they will be able to become a stronger team.
The Captain Lizzie Hall was very encouraging to the team throughout the whole match and provided valuable support to all on and off the court.
Laura Joseph was named Players Player by Totton College – well done Laura!
Match Score: Worthing College 33 Totton College 21
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Banter with Bridges - Women's Football U18 1st XI vs. Chichester College U18 1st XI - ESFA National Cup Round 2
Worthing travelled to Chichester in the 2nd round of the ESFA u18’s cup having been given a bye in the 1st round after reaching the Semi-Final of this competition last season. With a warning that they must not drop their standards, and a number of changes to last week’s side, Worthing started brightly quick gaining control of the game. Without causing Chichester any real problems Worthing were enjoying much of the early possession. Chichester were sitting deep and clearing long balls into the Worthing have trying to turn Worthing round and make mistakes by pressing the ball. Worthing coped well with this and continued to build the ball up from the back. A change of shape from 433 to 442 saw an immediate change to the score line as Holly Jacklin and linked up well with her central defenders before sliding the ball to Lucy Somes, Somes just inside the Chichester half put Amy Potkins clean through on goal who calmly slide the ball past the on rushing goal keeper and into the corner of the net. 1-0 Worthing
Back came the had working and well organised Chichester who started to gain more possession in the midfield, the Worthing back four coped with it comfortably restricting Chichester to long range shots at Natalie Woolven in the Worthing goal. Despite Chichester gaining more possession Worthing never looked troubled with their one goal lead. Worthing then doubled their lead with 5 minutes to go when Darcey James up for a corner showed great poise to volley the ball home from 6 yards out after Lucy Somes delivered a pin point cross. 2-0 with half time fast approaching.
Half time 2-0 Worthing and comfortably in control.
The 2nd half started with Worthing again quickly gaining control of the game, passing and moving looking for the third and killer goal. Somes and her midfield partner Izzy ‘Janet’ Burt where running the midfield for Worthing winning all the 1st and 2nd balls before setting up attacks. The midfield battle was intensifying with Chichester’s captain trying to drag her team back into the game but both Burt and Somes stood firm against the battle.
The game was finally killed off when Somes tapped into an empty net after the Chichester goalkeeper let slip a shot from distance, 3-0 Worthing with half an hour to play. Jade Widdows was introduced for the influential Somes, meaning the hard working Jemma Kendall moved inside to central midfield, Potkins moved to right midfield and Widdows went up front. Potkins immediately started causing trouble down the right beating her defending full back at will and delivering dangerous crosses into the box both Aliss Pidduck and Widdows nearly getting on the end of the crosses.
Finally a fourth came when Widdows volleyed the ball past the Chichester goalkeeper from another great cross from Potkins. 4-0 and game over. The game rolled to and end with both sides playing out time.
Scorers: Amy Potkins, Darcey James, Lucy Somes, Jade Widdows
Player of the Match: Izzy Burt dominant in the midfield battle and showed some powerful running both on and off the ball
Back came the had working and well organised Chichester who started to gain more possession in the midfield, the Worthing back four coped with it comfortably restricting Chichester to long range shots at Natalie Woolven in the Worthing goal. Despite Chichester gaining more possession Worthing never looked troubled with their one goal lead. Worthing then doubled their lead with 5 minutes to go when Darcey James up for a corner showed great poise to volley the ball home from 6 yards out after Lucy Somes delivered a pin point cross. 2-0 with half time fast approaching.
Half time 2-0 Worthing and comfortably in control.
The 2nd half started with Worthing again quickly gaining control of the game, passing and moving looking for the third and killer goal. Somes and her midfield partner Izzy ‘Janet’ Burt where running the midfield for Worthing winning all the 1st and 2nd balls before setting up attacks. The midfield battle was intensifying with Chichester’s captain trying to drag her team back into the game but both Burt and Somes stood firm against the battle.
The game was finally killed off when Somes tapped into an empty net after the Chichester goalkeeper let slip a shot from distance, 3-0 Worthing with half an hour to play. Jade Widdows was introduced for the influential Somes, meaning the hard working Jemma Kendall moved inside to central midfield, Potkins moved to right midfield and Widdows went up front. Potkins immediately started causing trouble down the right beating her defending full back at will and delivering dangerous crosses into the box both Aliss Pidduck and Widdows nearly getting on the end of the crosses.
Finally a fourth came when Widdows volleyed the ball past the Chichester goalkeeper from another great cross from Potkins. 4-0 and game over. The game rolled to and end with both sides playing out time.
Scorers: Amy Potkins, Darcey James, Lucy Somes, Jade Widdows
Player of the Match: Izzy Burt dominant in the midfield battle and showed some powerful running both on and off the ball
Coulson's Chatter - Worthing College Performance XV vs. Oaklands College XV
A cooler day than in previous weeks and a light wind to greet the the Worthing side in
Hertford at the Oaklands campus. A large squad consisting of experienced players and
freshers alike went into battle with a competitive and competent Oaklands team.
The first half started with Worthing playing uphill into a light to fair breeze which made
possession key and a good kicking game vital. In the early exchanges the visitors
struggled and conceded first to a good score from the home side. This was converted and
Oaklands took an early 7-0 lead.
Worthing got their hands on the ball and played some good rugby, Cook and Watts made
metres working in the middle part of the field and were supported by Roberts making his
return to the college side. Although no end result was forthcoming due to a poor kicking
game, Worthing not able to get into position to build pressure as good relieving kicks made
yardage down field for the home side at all the right times.
The line out functioned well with stand in Hooker Luke hitting his mark more often than not
and Watts and Reed doing good work. The scrum was solid and provided an attacking
platform for the backs to run from.
A great break in mid field by Fastnedge (A) beating the centre defence stepping from his
left foot (a real collectors item) and drawing the fullback delightfully to put Lyons (T) in for
the five. Parker converted (C) to make it 7-7. Worthing then went on the offensive again
building pressure the result of which was a strong carry on the right hand side of the field
and Luke (T) pumping the legs to cross with a good finish, Parker (C) again converting.
Just before the half Worthing conceded a try which was not converted 14-12 Worthing at
the half.
Changes at the half and a message of ʻGo Forwardʼ took Worthing in to the second period.
A strong start from Worthing playing some excellent rugby using the conditions to their
advantage. Birch (T) benefiting from a good catch and drive Parker hitting the post from
the conversion. Worthing up 19-12 and with the big ʻMoʼ on the team it was really game
on.
Sam bath fielded a high ball and made a strong run into midfield, from this point Pat White
(T) ran a delightful line to score under the posts and Parker added the extras (C). Worthing
up 26-12.
The pressure was now beginning to show and good direction from Leeming at half and
Parker at first five was leading to opportunities across the field.
Lyons (T) completed a good move with the assist from Baker (A). Worthing 31-12 Josh
Bath (T) managed to finish a good team try with the assist from Fastnedge. Unconverted
by Parker Worthing 36-12.
A good effort from the entire squad. Looking forward to reviewing the game on Friday at
7.30am.
Trys: Lyons 2, Birch, Bath J, White P, Luke
Cons: Parker 3
MOM: Cook
Hertford at the Oaklands campus. A large squad consisting of experienced players and
freshers alike went into battle with a competitive and competent Oaklands team.
The first half started with Worthing playing uphill into a light to fair breeze which made
possession key and a good kicking game vital. In the early exchanges the visitors
struggled and conceded first to a good score from the home side. This was converted and
Oaklands took an early 7-0 lead.
Worthing got their hands on the ball and played some good rugby, Cook and Watts made
metres working in the middle part of the field and were supported by Roberts making his
return to the college side. Although no end result was forthcoming due to a poor kicking
game, Worthing not able to get into position to build pressure as good relieving kicks made
yardage down field for the home side at all the right times.
The line out functioned well with stand in Hooker Luke hitting his mark more often than not
and Watts and Reed doing good work. The scrum was solid and provided an attacking
platform for the backs to run from.
A great break in mid field by Fastnedge (A) beating the centre defence stepping from his
left foot (a real collectors item) and drawing the fullback delightfully to put Lyons (T) in for
the five. Parker converted (C) to make it 7-7. Worthing then went on the offensive again
building pressure the result of which was a strong carry on the right hand side of the field
and Luke (T) pumping the legs to cross with a good finish, Parker (C) again converting.
Just before the half Worthing conceded a try which was not converted 14-12 Worthing at
the half.
Changes at the half and a message of ʻGo Forwardʼ took Worthing in to the second period.
A strong start from Worthing playing some excellent rugby using the conditions to their
advantage. Birch (T) benefiting from a good catch and drive Parker hitting the post from
the conversion. Worthing up 19-12 and with the big ʻMoʼ on the team it was really game
on.
Sam bath fielded a high ball and made a strong run into midfield, from this point Pat White
(T) ran a delightful line to score under the posts and Parker added the extras (C). Worthing
up 26-12.
The pressure was now beginning to show and good direction from Leeming at half and
Parker at first five was leading to opportunities across the field.
Lyons (T) completed a good move with the assist from Baker (A). Worthing 31-12 Josh
Bath (T) managed to finish a good team try with the assist from Fastnedge. Unconverted
by Parker Worthing 36-12.
A good effort from the entire squad. Looking forward to reviewing the game on Friday at
7.30am.
Trys: Lyons 2, Birch, Bath J, White P, Luke
Cons: Parker 3
MOM: Cook
Monday, 3 October 2011
Talk with Tina - Worthing College Netball vs. South Downs College
Wednesday saw the Netball Academy take on South Down College in Worthing in glorious sunshine. The 1st team started with shooting partnership of Finlay and Pearcy and defensive partnership of Jackson and Stubbs, centre court of Beaney, Van eevevelt and Bowles. Worthing should have been out of sight by quarter time, however the shooting was not a good as it could have been and the quarter ended 12 – 0. Sarah Uncles came on a quarter time for Vicky bowles, just for 15 mins to ease her back in after an unfortunate bout of Glandular Fever. The defensive pairing of Jackson and Stubbs remained strong however they were disappointed to concede a goal and the second quarter ended 26-1. Emily Begley came on for Katie Finlay and Vicky bowles can back on.part way through the quarter Vicky had to go off with a recurring back injury, which saw Katy Finlay take the WA bib and Jodie Beaney revert to WD. Sarah uncles was desparate to continue playing a part in the game and she came back at three quarter time as a WD with Jodie going off. Game ended 45-7. Excellent defensive partnership which is just getting better game by game.
2nd team had a new look defense with Sophi taking up the GK bib with Vicky Mayne strengthening the 2nd team at WD, Beth Finn at GD. It was an evenly contested game and Worthing played much better than the week before. There is still a lot of work to do, but they were unlucky to lose 20-25.
Tina
2nd team had a new look defense with Sophi taking up the GK bib with Vicky Mayne strengthening the 2nd team at WD, Beth Finn at GD. It was an evenly contested game and Worthing played much better than the week before. There is still a lot of work to do, but they were unlucky to lose 20-25.
Tina
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