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