Albion Vs Three Bridges (Friendly)

Last Sunday saw Redhill Albion take on the might of Three Bridges and after our great win at the chipstead festival, everyone was firied up to win, unfortunately this wasn't to be.

Report from Peter Appleby

Pre-season Friendly: Three Bridges vs Redhill Albion

Three Bridges play in the Tandridge League A, so Redhill expected a challenging game. They made the perfect start when, with only 2 minutes gone Harry Williams picked up a through ball and rifled the ball into the net to give Redhill an early lead.

Redhill was playing some neat passing football and against the run of play Three Bridges drew level and then got a second goal. Redhill continued to play their passing game and when the ball fell to Guy Appleby he made no mistake to fire home the equaliser from just inside the box.

Despite some valiant defending by Jack Medrum, Joel Sowton, James Smart and goal keeper Charlie Case-Greeen the Three Bridges team was gaining the advantage and by halftime had taken a 4-2 lead.

Redhill started the second half brightly and Ryan Stevens went close. Robin Lewer worked hard up front and forced the Three Bridges defence to give away a corner, but the Three Bridges midfield was in control and looked likely to add to their tally. Ryan O’Donovan put in a good shift as did Miles Hickman but could not prevent Three Bridges adding a further 3 goals.

Redhill continued to play good football and in the last 5 minutes created several good opportunities and when the goalkeeper failed to hold a shot from Harry Williams, Guy Appleby was on hand to pick up the ball and fire it home with his left foot for his second and Redhill’s third goal.

Despite the score-line, Redhill played well against a very good team from the league above and should be pleased with their performance which will give them confidence for the first league match of the season.

Final Score: Three Bridges 7 Redhill 3 (Williams, Appleby(2))

Chipstead Tournement

With the junior season, just about to kickoff, last Sunday 6th september, Redhill Albion were involved the in Chipstead soocer festival.

Peter Appleby picks up the story.


Chipstead Tournament 6th September 2009

Redhill Albion were drawn in Group 2 of the Under 10’s with Coney Hall, Warren Colts, Monotype and Chipstead B.

Match 1 was against Coney Hall and the first half was close with Charlie Case-Green making some important saves. Joel Sowton was a rock in Defence with Ryan O’Donovan playing a captain’s game in defence and attack. Ryan Stevens went close with two shots.
The deadlock was broken in the 4th minute of the second half when Ben Senior fired home from the edge of the box. In the 8th minute James Smart almost made it two but was prevented by the Coney Hall goalkeeper.
Final Score: Redhill 1(Senior) Coney Hall 0

Match 2 was against Chipstead B and Redhill made a great start when, in the third minute, Redhill took the lead. Ben Senior chased a ball in the box which the keeper should have collected but Ben’s persistence paid dividends when he reached the ball first and placed it into the net. Chipstead threatened but at half time the score remained 1-0 to Redhill.
The second half started well for Redhill with a number of goal chances and Charlie Case-Green making some excellent saves. Guy Appleby came on as substitute in the 4th minute and almost immediately he picked up the ball on the left wing, beat one defender and rifled the ball into the roof of the net.
Harry Williams was doing some great work in defence preventing Chipstead getting any clear chances. With 2 minutes to go Ben Senior crossed the ball from the right into the box and Ryan Stevens volleyed the ball into the back of the net to complete a comprehensive victory.
Final Score: Redhill 3 (Senior, Appleby, Stevens) Chipstead B 0

Match 3 was against Warren Colts. Redhill pressed from the kick-off and made another great start when they gained a corner from which Ben Senior scored. There were a number of chances for Redhill in the first half with Joel Sowton going close but at halftime the score remained 1-0. The second half continued with Redhill applying the pressure and always looking likely to score a second and with 2 minutes to go Robin Lewer took a corner from the left to the near post where Jack Meldrum was on hand to steer the ball past the goal keeper into the net. Just before the final whistle Robin Lewer almost made it three.
Final Score: Redhill 2 (Senior, Meldrum) Warren Colts 0

Match 4 was against Monotype and Redhill made another perfect start when Ryan Stevens won the ball on the edge of the box and with his trusty left foot placed the ball over the goal keeper into the top corner. Harry Williams made a good run down the right and forced a corner from which Ben Senior went close with a header. A minute later Ben Senior hit the bar and Ryan O’Donovan went close.
After 4 minutes Redhill was awarded a penalty when a Monotype defender made a two handed save. Ben Senior smashed the ball into the net for Redhill’s second goal. There were no further goals in the second half.
Final Score: Redhill 2 (Stevens, Senior) Monotype 0

Redhill lifted the Group 2 Tournament winning all 4 games scoring 8 goals and no goals conceded – a fantastic performance from the team.

From then till now

It's been a busy summer, doing stock shoots in Europe, shooting trucks for Mercedes and the more nundane stuff shooting a feature in a nursery for an in house magazine, but it all helps pay the bills.

Anyway here a couple of the images from the past few months. This was for a Mercedes press release.

This is Brian May from Queen with the conductor of the BSO and the cast of We will rock you at the Open air concert at Mercedes Benz world at the start of August

Albion Vs Glebe Tigers

This weeks Match ended in a three all draw.

Full report to follow.

So nearly goal, but not this time, as in the picture below, yet again Redhill Albion were denied the goal, this time they were defeated by the goal keeper

JLS At Mercedes Benz World

Straight over last Sunday's match I had to make a quick dash over to Weybridge to shoot a job for Mercedes Benz World.

The People I was shooting in question was JLS one of the finalists in last years X Factor. They had come over to take a driving experience in AMG cars.

Albion Vs Cobra Boys

Sorry for delays again but here is the story from last weekend.

Report by Gary Stevens

Redhill Albion 2 v Cobra Boys 1 - Under 9’s

Headline – Cobra Boys Rattled by Albion’s bite!

With the Cobra Boys only needing one more win to secure the league title, Redhill Albion certainly were not going pave a clear path for them. From the very first whistle you could clearly see the will power of Albion take a grip on this crunch match. Cobra boys were never really in it as the Albion put on a fine display of balanced teamwork.

The Albion’s first goal came in the first half from Meldrum – possibly the smallest player on the pitch, but boy does he pack a punch.

In spite of the importance of this match for Cobra Boys, the coaching staff of Albion maintained calmness, with the player rotation system still in operation.

There was marked difference between the styles of coaching staff from each club. Albion applying the calming nature of full support and Cobra Boys electing for a more carrot and stick approach.

Both halves were crammed with shots, saves and passes. A few notable mentions should go to Case Green for his dependable safe hands; O’Donovan for his leadership and Smart for his never say never attitude. I will update this list during next weeks match report as each of the players (this particular week merited a mention).

The second half saw Cobra Boys piece together a reasonable fight back culminating in a scoreline of 1-1 with 11 minutes to go. This fight back was short lived as the Albion’s fortitude shone through with Senior grabbing the winner.

This result places the Albion in 3rd place with 4 games to play. A fine effort all round.

Art or Vandalism

Spotted this at the Top of Redhill, whilst driving home. Clearly it is a smashed telephone box, but weirdly it has created the shape of an animal.

Hope you like the pic.

U9's Vs U10's Redhill Albion

Last Saturday Redhill Albion played a Friendly against the U10's of Redhill Juniors, The Score at Full time was 6-1 to the u10's.

Football fixtures from the past few weeks

Hi there,


Not been posting recently but here now to correct it. Other post will follow shortly.




Anyway the team have had a number of games recently on the 22nd March they were home to Coney hall. This was a Double header, In the first game Albion managed to hold their own and Draw 2-2.











However due to some rough play and dubious refereeing, they lost 1-0

The following week they were away to Doverhouse lions. The team I think were hoping for a victory after the previous week, however things didn't go their way and they lost again. This time 3-1.

The next league match they have is against Cobra Boys, bearing in mind they currently lead the table, this will prove a tough match and hopefully after the recent defeats the team will rise like a Phoenix and win.

Rednose day football

The Rednose Day team

Hi there,

It has been a busy week, and so only just had a chance to post this. Anyway for Rednose Day, Redhill Juniors had a sponsered football match and here is the report and pictures. For any petrolheads out there, further down the blog is a few pix of the launch of this years BTCC, firstApril race 4th april at Brands hatch.

Report Declan O'Donovan

On Saturday 14th March a number of the Redhill teams got together to hold a pyjama match to raise money for the Red Nose Charity. Players and parents from the U8’s, U9’s, U12’s, U13’s and U14’s gathered for the event with Martin Brownjohn officiating. Although the game started between the two older teams and a couple of mums, it wasn’t long before a flurry of substitutions saw the younger players enter the fray. The game was pretty even but by half time the greens were ahead by two goals from Bradley O’Connor (U12) and Jack Stevens (U12). With so many players on the pitch the ref had his work cut out so he cut the odds with a regular flash of the red card. Under 14’s Coach Adrian Steventon was sent off at the start of the second half for wearing an unflattering nightie. Ben Senior (U9) and Elliott Steventon (U14) equalled the scores for the reds but it wasn’t long before Charlie Case Green (U9) went on a skilful run beating the two mums, Kaye and Paula (U45), to take the lead once more for the greens. Just Before the final whistle Michael Lawrence (U14) managed to equalise for a well deserved draw. Deirdre Heinrich won best outfit for the day for her jammies and curlers. The event was a great success and Redhill Juniors have managed to collect over £400 for this worthy cause.

Redhill Albion Vs Carshalton

Report Gary Stevens
Carshalton 1 - Redhill Albion 3 - Under 9’s

Carshalton were still seeking their first points during this clash, and they put up a fine display in the first half which ended at 1 – 1. Redhill, yet again, coming from a goal down.

This particular away (with full credit to Carshalton) fixture was a lot tougher than anticipated. It was only the determination and skill shown by the Redhill lads that maintained a winning streak.

The first half seemed a tad flat compared the usual approach by Redhill, however this was fully rectified in the second half with shots being fired at the Carshalton goal from all angles; one particular shot actually running along the face of the crossbar from the most acute angle.

The Carshalton woodwork was peppered right from the off and lead to some incredible, possibly ‘outrageous’ skill; Senior’s attempt at a mid-air scissor kick being nothing short of sensational.

The goals this week came from Meldrum, Senior and Sowton with some very strong performances coming from defence and midfield. It must be said, this young side are not afraid to start an attack in their own half.

BTCC test Day at Rockingham

I have been having some fun this week, shooting some PR pictures for a well known quick fit retailer who sponser the British Touring car Championships, which kicks off on the 4th April at Brands Hatch.

If you want to see a slide show of some of myimages please click on the link below

http://www.mcgimages.co.uk/ss/?skin=509&ppwd=pr5849ms&Action=S&id=25460650&on_exit=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcgimages.co.uk%2F

Hi again,

Sorry for delay this week, but here is the report in the end.

Report Gary Stevens

Redhill Albion 3 – Chipstead B 1 - Under 9’s

Winning ways were maintained during this weekend, beating a determined Chipstead side. This was a hurdle very well negotiated indeed.

With goals reigning in from all parts last week (with particular reference to Robins Lewer’s first goal for The Albion) the spectators and coaching staff are becoming ever more expectant of success. This particular home fixture (trailing one – nil in the first half) was tougher than anticipated.

The previous week’s hustle and bustle was unfortunately missing this week; one thing ever present however is the lad’s relentless inability to accept defeat. Coming back from one – nil to a convincing win is inconceivable from a troupe of players of this age-group.

This game didn’t flow as usual, and it would be fair to say it was one of those battles that provided little flair. I think the media usually call this type of game “winning ugly”.

Strong and driven performances rather like James Smarts of this week are going to be vital in the run up to the end of the season. A top two position is certainly within the grasp of Redhill Albion.

And I thought that football was a non contact sports

The feminine touch