Redhill Town U11's

Here we are in a new season with a new name. Redhill Town Football Club formally known as Redhill Juniors.

So even though Redhill Albion still exists as a team with a name change of club and a move to a new league Epsom & Ewell Youth League, So we are now the U11's . Keeps everything nice and simple.

Anyway this season has been a bit of a bumpy start for the U11's with two quite bad losses, but at match three things began to improve and against Horsley, much to their amazement we drew 3 all, Things went well from there with a one all draw against Roundshaw With these two draws we had two points, pushing us up to 7th in the table.

Then the Break through happened last weekend. Our first win, beating Anglo Saxon 4-1. We are now 5th

Neil Lewer takes up the story.

Epsom & Ewell League Division 1 – League Match 09/10/2010

Anglo Saxons U11s 1  Redhill Town U11s 

 Redhill U11s took the spoils in their battle against Anglo Saxons, with a 4-1 victory and a hat-trick for Harry Williams.  After a run of LLDD, their first win of the season should help boost confidence as they sit 5^th in the table.

 In what was a fairly scrappy game, Redhill did not play to their full potential but never looked in trouble after Williams scored his first on 11 minutes.  A well delivered corner from Ryan O’Donovan fell to Williams, who rifled home the rebound from close range after his first shot was parried by the Saxons’ keeper.

Two minutes later Redhill doubled their lead when Saxons failed to clear, and Tom Parker fired home the loose ball, but just before half-time, Saxons somehow managed to get themselves back in the game when a looping header crept in at the near post.

 Redhill continued to dominate in the second half, with good work in midfield from O’Donovan and Joel Sowton, and it was O’Donovan’s pass in the 48^th minute which set Williams away to score Redhill’s third.

Two minutes from the end, Williams was harshly judged offside by the referee when the linesman’s flag stayed down.  He was not to be denied his hat-trick, however, when he pounced a minute later to slot home Redhill’s fourth.

Some Additional pictures from the matches

Spring into summer

Not Blogged recently, but after today, decided I had to. Sun was out and the arable guy's and girls were out doing the final spray on the wheat before harvest. So I was shooting pix of spraying. Whilst out shooting, noticed a rare site these days a butterfly, turns out it it is a monarch, which is fairly common, but still an intersting sight, none the less.

Along with a bit of wheat for good measure.

Mercedes C180 CGi Sport

C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 

ESTATE SPORT

The other week I was kindly lent a C Class Estate. The timing couldn’t have been better, as I was due to take my son to Liverpool to watch the second leg of the Europa cup Quarter final, Liverpool V Benfica at Anfield.

After spending a few minutes acclimatizing, myself to the controls and a few calls to the Mercedes Benz press office when trying to set up the hands free on my mobile phone, we set off.

Driving on the motorway was very easy and even after 4 hours with a few stops I still arrived in the Wirral, not as tired as I had expected.

The trip to Anfield went well, Car left safely at a relative’s house in the Wirral and the new form of transport the train and the bus. Even better, Liverpool won 4-1.

Living with the car.

When designing this car Mercedes clearly set out to produce a car that would be a load lugger as well as a relaxing drive on the Motorway.

With its 485 litre boot with the rear seats up and 1500 litre with them down, there is plenty of space to fit a shopping or larger items.

Performance wise, the car handles well and the acceleration from 1796 CC petrol engine is very good. With the 5 speed automatic gearbox you have three settings, officially called Comfort, Standard and Manual, manual being operated by the paddles on the steering wheel. I should say manual with nanny holding your hand, because if you dare to try to change up or down and the car feels, it’s a step to far. It is simple. You can’t. “As nanny knows best”.

You can also change up or down using the “gear shift”; I use the term loosely as this is the stick as with other autos where a manual shift normally is.

In terms of performance figures the official 0-62 is 9.2 secs and in terms of Fuel consumption I returned an average of 36 miles per gallon, but when driven through the country lanes in the S mode of auto box this dropped down to around 26 mpg.

Mercedes Benz call S standard mode, but quite frankly I think of it as sports mode as the car becomes far more responsive when the accelerator peddle is depressed and holds on to a gear much longer before changing up, which is great when you need to over take.

The Merc comes with all the usual luxury trappings, Cruise control, SatNav, plugs to connect with MP3 player, climate control and of course Bluetooth hands free for the phone.

The SatNav was very interesting to use as this also included a traffic message channel and if there any holdups ahead, it would suddenly reroute you, as happened to us coming up the M5. We heard there was a hold up beyond Junc 1, clearly so did the satnav, as it suddenly told us to get off at Junction 1 and took us through the back streets of Wednesbury, finally joining the M6 at Junc 9.

We also had another run in with the satnav on the way back. It decided I should drive on M6 toll road, I decided otherwise and wanted to go back on M6 and M5 before heading onto the M40.

I spent the next 3 junctions with the Satnav telling me to get off the motorway and go through the Centre of Birmingham. I don’t think so. Finally after junc 3 it decided to go my route and promptly knocked 20 miles off the journey.

Generally I thought the car was a great car to live with and really enjoyed driving it, but in terms of Torque I would be very interested to know how the Diesel version of this car performed, and especially the fuel performance

The Last two Matches of the season

Sorry. I have been a bit slow putting up the reports this time.

First Match Redhill Albion Vs Junior sport's. A great match played with a lot of spirit. The final result was well deserved to all.

Peter Appleby takes up the story.

Tandridge League Youth Football League B Under 10’s

Redhill Albion vs Junior Sports 18/04/10

Both sides had good possession in the opening minutes and after 5 minutes Junior Sports took the lead when a through ball was picked up inside the box and fired into the net.

It took Redhill 10 minutes to get into the game when an individual effort by Senior almost led to a goal.

Good pressure from Williams created a chance for Stevens on the left.

In the 14^th minute Meldrum and Senior worked the ball to give Stevens another opportunity and 1 minute later Stevens went close again picking up a long ball. The ball came out to Appleby whose shot grazed the post.

In the 16^th minute O’Donovan hit a cross from the right wing which almost floated into the net and 1 minute later O’Donovan headed over the bar after connecting with a cross from Stevens.

In the 18^th minute Senior hit a superb through ball to beat the Junior sports defence but it was just too far ahead of O’Donovan.

Redhill kept the pressure on Junior Sports and just before half-time O’Donovan headed over from a Senior cross but at half-time the score remained 0-1.

Within 30 seconds of the restart Redhill were level when “lad of the match” Senior passed to O’Donovan who played a one two with Smart and drilled the ball into the net.

O’Donovan and Smart were combining well on the right creating problems for the Junior Sports defence but could not add to the Redhill tally.

A break away by Junior Sports in the 4^th minute looked like a certain goal until Senior who was tracking back made a saving tackle and was injured in the process.

2 minutes later Sowton took a ball full in the face and was replaced by Appleby.

Junior Sports were getting back on the offensive and Lewer was working well at the back.

After 10 minutes Senior, O’Donovan and Smart created another opportunity only to see Smart’s powerful shot blocked by a junior Sports defender.

Hickman worked a good position down the left flank to create a chance for Smart who shot wide.

Junior Sports continued to pose a threat on the break but Lewer and Meldrum were solid at the back and making sure Case-Green was not troubled..

After 40 minutes O’Donovan played a great through ball to Williams who was unlucky not to score.

After 43 minutes Hickman made an important tackle to win the ball and passed it to Senior who went close.

Redhill looked the more likely to get a second goal but it was not to be and the game ended a draw

Final Score: Redhill Albion 1 (O’Donovan) Junior Sports 1

Albion vs West Wickham

This was the last match before Easter, and very exciting it was too.

Peter Appleby takes up the story.

Tandridge League Youth Football League B Under 10’s

Redhill Albion vs West Wickham A 28/03/10

Both sides had attacks in the opening minutes with Smart gaining an early corner and Case-Green pulling off a fine save.

In the 6^th minute O’Donovan set up a chance for Senior which was saved by the goal keeper.

West Wickham were showing why they are second in the league, but Redhill was resolute in defence with Smart, Sowton and Meldrum working hard protecting their goal.

In the 16^th minute, Redhill took the lead when Senior played a ball out to Williams on the wing and Williams used his speed to get to the edge of the box fired an unstoppable shot in the top left hand corner of the net.

2 minutes later Senior laid another ball to Williams who rifled a similar shot but this time the goal keeper made the save.

This goal fired up Wickham who laid siege to the Redhill goal for the remainder of the first half with “lad of the match” Meldrum, outstanding in defence.

Just before half time Redhill made a rare foray into the Wickham half and some neat interplay between Williams, Hickman and Stevens almost led to a second goal for Redhill.

On the stroke of half time Wickham hit the post with a header but when the whistle blew Redhill were still in front.  

Within a minute of the restart Wickham were level with a shot from inside the box.

Redhill needed to “steady the ship” as the defence was kept busy. In the 7^th minute the ball was pinging around the box and hit the post but somehow Redhill kept the ball out.

But in the 9^th minute a long ball put the Wickham attacker through and he made no mistake with his shot to put Wickham in front.

Lewer had come on at half time and was giving a solid defensive performance at the back. Stevens was helping out at the back and Case-Green was putting in another great shift in goal.

Having withstood further attacks from Wickham, Redhill started coming back into the game in the last 5 minutes of the match. Appleby floated a cross into the box but it was just too high for Senior who put the header over the bar.

In the 47^th minute Williams played a ball to O’Donovan on the right wing who flighted a superb ball into the box and this time Senior kept his header down to score Redhill’s equaliser. Every Redhill player including the goal keeper rushed to congratulate Senior.

The last 3 minutes were tense but Redhill held on to gain a well deserved draw against one of the best teams in the league.

 Final goal scored by Ben Senior for Redhill Albion

Final Score: Redhill Albion 2 (Williams,Senior) West Wickham 2

Spring at Last

Finally spring seems to have arrived. With that it has allowed me to get out onto the farm again and shoot some farming activities.

This is mainly spraying and at this time of the year Ploughing. But being spring you have to have a spring lamb.

Albion vs Chiptead A team

Unlike the last home game things didn't go as well for Redhill Albion this week.

 Peter Appleby takes up the story

Tandridge League Youth Football League B Under 10’s

Redhill Albion vs Chipstead A 21/03/10

Redhill applied the early pressure and took control of the game. Stevens went close in the 6^th minute and a minute later Sowton put Appleby through but his shot was saved by the Chipstead keeper.

Williams was working hard up front and almost scored when Stevens got the ball into the box, but couldn’t force the ball over the line.

In the 9^th minute Sowton’s shot was saved and 3 minutes later “lad of the match” Appleby went close.

Appleby went close again after O’Donovan and Williams combined well to set up the chance.

In the 14^th minute Stevens’s cross into the box was controlled by Williams but his shot was blocked by a Chipstead defender.

Smart had an outstanding game at the back closing down early and distributing out to the right wing so that Redhill could build again. Smart and Sowton made sure that Chipstead did not trouble Case-Green.

In the 16^th and 19^th minute Case-Green was called into action and saved well from a corner and a powerful shot from Chipstead’s number 9.

Just before half time Redhill were awarded two free kicks just outside the box. Sowton went close from the first and O’Donovan placed the ball into the box, for the second, but no-one could convert.

At half time Redhill were the better team and should have been in front but the score remained 0-0.

In the second half Chipstead came out with more determination and started to press Redhill. Case-Green was in action in the first minute and Sowton made a great “last man” tackle.

Meldrum was working hard against what was now a much livelier Chipstead midfield.

In the 30^th minute Hickman played a great through ball to Appleby but the keeper was brave and prevented the goal and was injured as a result.

Hickman was playing a lone striker role up front and getting into good positions but he was unable to get the vital goal. 

Chipstead were in the ascendancy and after 14 minutes went in front with a powerful shot from the edge of the box.

Redhill showed great determination to get back into the match and Stevens had a good effort saved in the 41^st minute. One minute later Case-Green made a terrific one on one save to keep Redhill in the match.

The killer blow came in the 43^rd minute when Chipstead made it 2-0 with a great header direct from a corner.

 Redhill’s “never say die” attitude kept them going and in the 45^th minute Appleby played a defence splitting through ball to Williams who only had the keeper to beat but the keeper was brave and dived at his feet to prevent the goal. Stevens hit a shot over the bar and O’Donovan went close but it was not be.

Redhill were excellent in the first half playing some of their best football of the season, but were unable to sustain it for the second half and Chipstead won the match 2-0. 

Final Score: Redhill Albion 0 Chipstead 2

Albion vs Chistlehurst wanderers

Last Sunday Albion was back to Chistlehurst for a second attempt, after the match was called off last time due to a frozen Pitch. Unfortunately by the close of play, defeat was snatched from the jaws of victory.

Peter Appleby takes up the story.

Tandridge League Youth Football League B Under 10’s

Chiselhurst Wanderers FC vs Redhill Albion 14/03/10

Redhill started brightly, with Williams going close in the 2^nd minute following a pass from O’Donovan but fell behind a minute later when a Chiselhurst throw into the box was finished clinically by the attacker.

In the 4^th minute Appleby worked his way into the box and hit a shot which was saved by the goal keeper.

Case-Green pulled off a great save in the 5^th minute when Chiselhurst broke through the Redhill defence.

The next 10 minutes saw the game ebb and flow to each end with neither side getting on top.

O’Donovan and “lad of the match” Appleby combined well in the 12^th minute but Appleby’s shot was saved.

Lewer was playing solidly at the back and made a terrific saving tackle in the 13^th minute and passed the ball to Sowton who hit a long ball to Senior who placed the ball past the goal keeper  to make it 1-1.

Chiselhurst responded quickly from the kick-off and hit the bar. Chiselhurst pressure persisted for several minutes and Case-Green was kept busy.

After 20 minutes Redhill broke away down the left with Hickman who passed to Senior, but Senior’s shot was saved.

Chiselehurst continued to push Redhill back and after 22 minutes Chiselhurst took the lead when an attacker collected the ball in the box turned neatly and fired the ball into the net.

A succession of attacks should have increased Chiselhurst’s lead but good defending by Lewer, Smart and Sowton kept Redhill in the game and just before half time Stevens passed the ball to Senior on the edge of the box who rifled the ball into the net to level the score 2-2.

Just before the half time whistle, the Chiselhurst goal keeper picked up a back pass and Redhill were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box but there was confusion over whether or not it was direct free kick and Redhill was unable to capitalise and the half-time score remained 2-2.

In the second minute of the second half a Redhill corner fell to Appleby who took the ball to the line before pulling it back to Sowton who fired the ball into the net to give Redhill the lead.

2 minutes later Chiselhurst were level when the ball was passed to an attacker on the left of the box who chipped over Case-Green into the net.

The game continued end to end with both teams going close. Meldrum was working hard in both defence and attack. Sowton had a powerful shot saved and Senior shot over the bar following some neat interplay with Appleby.

In the 42^nd minute Appleby was fouled in the Chiselhurst box but the referee waved play on and from the break away Chislehurst made it 4-3.

Both Stevens and Senior went close in the final minutesbut there were no further goals and the game finished 4-3.

Final Score: Chiselhurst Wanderers 4 Redhill Albion 3 (Senior(2), Sowton)

Stop Section 43 of the DEB act being passed

You'll have heard of the Digital Economy Bill: it introduces powers to cut your Internet connection if you're caught illegally downloading films, music or software. It does more than that. It takes your photographs from you, too.

This diagram below shows you what happens now and what could happen if the law is passed.

We must stop this happening for more information go to to http://www.stop43.org.uk/

This blog was put together with the help of the Stop43.org Site and other photographers contributions

Permaclear Waterless Wash and Wax System

Last week I was sent a waterless carwash system in the form of a spray bottle.

The idea behind this is simple, spray on, Wipe with one cloth then polish up with a second cloth to give a showroom finish.

Well to be fair, I put it through a fairly tough test. A white car that hasn't been washed for a few months and those few months were this winter.

Time wise it probably took me around 20 minutes to complete the job and as it waxed as well as washed, did produce an extremely good finish which did protect the paintwork well in the exteme weather of late.

Pictures Below show the results.


                                                                    









                                                                                                                          

With this image the wing was polished but the door was untreated, showing the effect of the dry clean product.

Generally  I was very impressed with the product, it certainly beats using water, although as the car it was tested on, was so dirty  maybe only a fire hydrant would be suitable, but for a car that needs a quick wash I would certainly recommend, although I thought it was a bit expensive at nearly Ten pounds.

For more information go to http://www.thewash.biz/

Redhill Albion vs Barnet Wood FC 7/03/10

Last week proved a major comeback for Redhill Albion , with Albion having a very convincing and well deserved win against a Barnetwood. Barnetwoods troubles were not helped by only having 6 players.

Peter Appleby takes up the story.

Barnet Wood could only field 6 players for this Tandridge League match and from the whistle Redhill applied the early pressure and Sowton’s shot after 4 minutes was well saved by the Barnet Wood goal keeper.

In the 6^th minute a beautiful cross from Appleby was planted on to Senior’s head to score Redhill’s first goal.

2 minutes later Appleby’s shot was parried and Sowton’s follow-up almost led to Redhill’s second.

In the 12^th minute Stevens intercepted a goal kick and passed to Senior whose shot went wide.

One minute later O’Donovan hit a powerful shot which was turned around the post for a corner.

From the corner Barnet Wood cleared and a break away put Redhill’s reserve goal keeper Williams into a one on one situation but he was equal to the challenge and made a terrific save.

In the 15^th minute Appleby set up Senior whose shot was just wide.

3 minutes later Appleby collected the ball in midfield beat a defender and put Senior through and Senior’s clinical finish made it 2-0.

Redhill got a third in the 20^th minute when the ball fell to “lad of the match” Hickman who placed it into the back of the net from inside the box.

Just before half-time Appleby laid off the ball to Meldrum who chipped it into the top corner to make it 4-0 at half time.

Redhill continued to press in the second half and Stevens hit the bar following a lay-off from Appleby.

Barnet Wood went close with a shot over the bar and Lewer was keeping things tight at the back.

After 32 minutes Stevens’ shot was heading for the net but was touched round the post for a corner.

Appleby’s corner was floating towards the net and as the defence tried to keep the ball out, Case-green was on hand to stab it over the line for Redhill’s fifth.

In the 35^th minute Lewer was on hand to make a great clearing tackle from Barnet Wood breakaway.

Redhill continued to threaten further goals and after 39 minutes Sowton hit the post and 1 minute later Sowton’s shot was parried by the goal-keeper and Senior pounced to complete his hat trick.

Barnet Wood, undaunted by the deficit, kept pressing and Meldrum and Smart made sure that their attacks were snuffed out.

After 43 minutes an O’Donovan cross was headed over the bar by Sowton and a minute later Sowton went close following up a Senior shot.

In the 45^th minute Barnet wood had an amazing let-off when Senior hit the bar, from the rebound Sowton hit the bar and from the second rebound Senior hit the bar again before the ball was cleared.

One minute later Redhill got a seventh when O’Donovan picked up the ball on the edge of the box and blasted a very powerful shot which gave the goal-keeper no chance.

Despite trailing by 7 goals, Barnet Wood did not give up and in the last minute broke away but Williams completed an excellent performance by saving what proved to be the last kick of a comprehensive victory for Redhill.

Final Score: Redhill Albion 7 (Senior(3), O’Donovan, Hickman, Meldrum, Case-Green) Barnet Wood 0

RedhillAlbion Vs West Wickham away

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This week Redhill Albion are away to West Wickham. Conditions were rather on the wet side, but playable, and the boys were playing really well.


Peter Appleby takes up the story.

Tandridge League Youth Football League B Under 10’s

West Wickham A  vs Redhill Albion  21/02/10

The pitch was heavy from overnight rain for Albion’s match against the league leaders.

From the kick-off Appleby and Senior combined well and almost took an early lead and in the first few minutes the match was evenly balanced with Wickham having chances and O’Donovan going close with a shot from the edge of the box.

In the 7^th minute Wickham were awarded a dubious free kick following a tackle by O’Donovan and from the free kick outside the box the ball took a cruel deflection giving Case-Green no chance and Wickham an early lead.

Three minutes later Wickham were two up when their number 11 hit a powerful shot from the edge of the box.

Albion were not being outplayed and in the 13th minute they were back in the game when Senior picked up a long ball , ran at the defence and placed a beautiful left foot shot wide of the goal-keeper into the net.

Sowton and Lewer were keeping things tight at the back and with Appleby working hard in midfield Albion looked capable of scoring again.

When Wickham did get in shooting positions they either shot wide or Case-Green saved.

Two minutes before half time, Albion drew level when Stevens lashed home the ball from a corner taken by Appleby.

The second half followed the pattern of the first with the match evenly poised.

Williams was working hard down the right flank crossing some useful balls into the box, but 4 minutes into the second half Wickham’s number 5 was given too much space and he worked his way into the box and smashed the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-2.

Senior always looked a threat and after 6 minutes, he powered his way past two defenders to see his shot deflected for a corner.

Lewer was called on to make a headed clearance and Hickman showed some silky skills in the box but couldn’t get into a shooting position.

 “Lad of the match” Sowton was everywhere and after 11 minutes he saw an opportunity to lob the goal-keeper from the half way line but the goal-keeper managed to make the save.  

Case-Green was looking a match for anything Wickham could throw at him.

After 15 minutes, Senior passed to Smart whose shot was just wide. From the goal kick Wickham broke free and with 2 attackers and only Sowton in defence Wickham looked certain to add to their tally but Sowton timed his tackle to perfection and cleared the danger.

In the last 5 minutes Albion had chances to equalise which would have been a fair result but it was not to be and Wickham took both points to strengthen their position at the top of the league.

Albion should be confident of getting something from their home match with Wickham later in the season.  

It was an excellent team performance by the Albion which deserved at least a point .

Final Score: West Wickham A 3  Redhill Albion 2 (Senior,Stevens)

Redhill Albion Vs Tunbridge foresters home match

Welcome to the latest edition of the blog. This time it is more football news where unfortunately things didn't go Redhill's way losing 3-1 to Tunbridge foresters.

Here is the full match report from Peter Appleby.

Tandridge League Youth Football League B Under 10’s

Redhill Albion  vs Tunbridge wells Foresters B  14/02/10

Tunbridge forced two early corners but good defending by James Smart and Ryan O’Donovan turned defence into attack and a break away down the right almost led to a goal. 

After 4 minutes Joel Sowton and Ryan Stevens combined well on the left which led to a shot from Ryan Stevens which flew past the post. This was followed up by a shot from Ben Senior.

 Tunbridge were breaking well and threatening Redhill’s goal and after 6 minutes Joel Sowton made  an important saving tackle.                                             
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James Smart continued to press forward and after 9 minutes he beat two defenders to get into a shooting position but the goal-keeper saved his shot.

Tunbridge responded with a break away and Charlie Case-Green was called on to make a save.

After 13 minutes Ryan Stevens picked up the ball on the right but his shot hit the side netting.

In the 16^th minute Tunbridge had another breakaway and looked certain to score but Charlie Case-Green mad a brilliant one on one save to deny Tunbridge. Two minutes later he was on hand to make a second save to keep Redhill in the game.

 Jack Meldrum was making his presence felt up front combining well with Harry Williams.

 One minute before half-time Redhill broke the deadlock when Guy Appleby’s left foot shot hit the post and Harry Williams was on hand to tap in the rebound.

 In the first minute of the second half Miles Hickman beat two defenders but was unable to get into a shooting position. Tunbridge cleared the ball and from the clearance the Tunbridge forward fastened on to the ball and drilled it into the net to equalise.

 Miles Hickman and Robin Lewer worked the ball up the left wing but no-one was available to take advantage.

 In the 6th minute Ryan O’Donovan pressed forward and played a great through ball to Harry Williams whose shot was saved by the Tunbridge goal-keeper.

 After 8 minutes Ryan O’Donovan hit a powerful shot which was well saved by the Tunbridge goal-keeper.

In the 10th minute Tunbridge broke away but “lad of the match” Charlie Case-Green was quick off his line and beat the Tunbridge attacker to the ball.

Redhill gained a corner after 12 minutes which Ryan O’Donovan took and Ben senior headed just wide

Then after 15 minutes Tunbridge took the lead with an unstoppable shot from the edge of the box.

Tunbridge were finishing strongly and seemed to benefit from keeping the same team on the pitch for the whole match and after 18 minutes sealed the match with a volley from a corner.

Redhill played their best football in the last 5 minutes camping in the Tunbridge half and pressing Tunbridge back but the Tunbridge defence held on to gain a deserved 3-1 victory. 

Final Score: Redhill Albion 1 (H Williams) Tunbridge Wells Foresters B 3