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Saturday 26th March 2010 : Broad Oak & Horam United 0 (0) - (2) 7 Ringmer Rovers
Ringmer finished the season with what was there best display of the season.  With the League already in the bag Ringmer travelled to Broad Oak to face a side that ended Ringmer's 100% record and a team that Ringmer had never beaten before, but the end of the game Ringmer had put that record straight after what was a totally dominant display.  From the first whistle Ringmer were on top creating several clear cut chances that they were unable to take with Daniel hitting the bar from only six yards out when it seemed easier to score.  Ringmer eventually got their reward when leading scorer Callum got on the end of a great pass and a composed finish put Ringmer one up.  Ringmer continued to dominate and got a second just before half time when Luke scored what may be the goal of the season when he fired in from 35 yards out beating the keeper all ends up.

Ringmer started the second half with the same tempo and were soon 3 - 0 up when Callum found himself alone in the six yard box with just the keeper to beat.  The fourth followed shortly after when after a clever corner routine between Sam and Oliver crossed for Luke to score his second of the game with a fantastic left foot volley.  Sam soon made it five with a great shot from distance that the Broad Oak keeper fumbled into the net under pressure from Finley.  Ringmer kept piling forward needing just three more goals to make it 50 for the season.  One of those came from Callum who finished off a stunning move created by midfielder Oliver.  This gave Callum his third hat trick and sixteenth goal of the season.  The seventh and final goal came minutes from the end with Captain Wilf heading in from another excellent Sam corner.  Unfortunately Ringmer ran out of time and had to settle for 49 goals of what has been a fantastic first season in 11 a side football.  Ringmer were exceptional in this game and will hope to carry this form into next season.

Team: Reece, Finley, Sam, Jack H, Zak, Luke, Wilf (C), Oliver, Alex, Daniel, Callum  Subs: Lee, Dylan H

Saturday 19th March 2010 : Old Town Youth 2 (1) - (1) 1 Ringmer Rovers
Newly crowned champions Ringmer Rovers suffered only their second defeat of the season on Saturday going down 2-1 to local rivals Old Town Youth.  Ringmer's preparation for this game were thrown into disarray on Friday when four players dropped out leaving Ringmer with only nine players.  Early intimations were that Old Town were going to be sporting and would only play with ten players to make the game competitive for the boys but on arrival at the game all that had changed with Old Town deciding that it was best to play with eleven against the nine of Ringmer.  Undeterred Ringmer set out to win the game playing fast attacking football and their endeavour was rewarded mid way through the first half when in form winger Alex put them one up with his fourth in as many games, this was a deserved goal for Ringmer who did not look like they were two men down as they were working tirelessly closing down and making things difficult for old town.  But inevitably as the half came to a close Old Town equalised when they went through a whole in the tiring Ringmer defence and slotted easily passed the advancing Reece.  The second half was a more even affair but again Ringmer worked and worked and were never dominated by the eleven players but midway through the half Old Town capitalized on a rare mistake in the Ringmer defence and again easily slotted passed the Ringmer keeper.  Rather than their heads going down this spurred Ringmer on and they started to dominate which was a great effort for nine men, several chances were missed and with five minutes to go Ringmer were given a chance to equalise when a penalty was awarded for deliberate handball.  Unfortunately usually dependable penalty taker Sam stepped up but drove the penalty over the bar there was even more late drama when Oliver fired wide from close range when it looked easier to score this was the final action of the game and all credit go to Ringmer who with nine men deserved to come out of it with at least a point.

Team: Reece, Finley, Sam, Zak, Alex, Wilf (C), Oliver, Luke, Daniel 

Saturday 13th March 2010 : Crowborough Athletic 0 (0) - (6) 6 Ringmer Rovers
Ringmer Rovers U11 clinched Division E of the Crowborough & District Junior League on Saturday with an emphatic 6 - 0 Victory over Crowborough Athletic, Playing in front of their biggest crowd of the season and in there fantastic new white away kit kindly sponsored by Health Management of Ringmer.  Ringmer got off to the best possible start when after playing some fantastic passing football leading scorer Callum fired in from a tight angle giving Ringmer a deserved early lead.  From this point on Ringmer totally dominated proceedings scoring a further five goals before half time with Callum getting his second midfielder Oliver capped a fantastic first half performance with two goals and winger Alex scored for the third game in a row and an unfortunate own goal made it 6 - 0 at the break and the league was in the bag.  Ringmer could not maintain their high standard in the second half and missed a few golden opportunities to increase the lead but they did again dominate possession with a fantastic performance from center back Sam repelling anything Crowborough could throw at him and setting Ringmer on the attack time and time again.  Ringmer's dominance was such that keeper Reece only touched the ball five times in the entire match.

Team: Reece, Finley, Sam, Jack G, Zak, Alex, Wilf (C), Oliver, Luke, Callum, Daniel  Subs: Lee, Dylan H

Saturday 6th March 2010 : Tonbridge Invicta 1 (1) - (1) 5 Ringmer Rovers
Ringmer bounced back from last week's defeat with a dominant 5 -1 victory over closest rivals Tonbridge Invicta.  This victory leaves Ringmer just 3 points away from clinching the league title.  The weekend did not start great for Ringmer with the news that star play Dylan had broken his ankle in an unfortunate school playground accident.  With Ringmer looking to put last week's defeat behind them they got off to the worst possible start when Invicta took the lead against the run of play scoring a breakaway goal.  Ringmer missed several clear chances but were level before half time when after a goalmouth scramble a Tonbridge defender unfortunately put into his own net.  After the break Ringmer carried on from where they left off and were soon in the lead when leading scorer Callum fired in from close range following a cross shot from Sam.  From this moment Ringmer became totally dominant with captain Wilf putting in a fantastic display in midfield despite carrying a painful thigh injury.  Callum with his second and eleventh for the season put Ringmer 3 -1 up after a fantastic ball from Wilf spilt the Invicta defence allowing Callum a simple finish.  Luke made it four tapping in from close range after good work again from Callum.  This was a deserved goal for Luke who had his best game of the season.  The scoring was complete when Sam scored from the penalty spot following a hand ball offence. Ringmer travel to Crowbrorough this weekend looking to wrap up the title.

Team: Reece, Finley, Jack H, Sam, Jack G, Luke, Wilf (C), Lee, Oliver, Callum, Daniel Sub: Zak
MotM: Wilf

Saturday 27th February 2010 : Ringmer Rovers 4 (3) - (2) 5 Broad Oak & Horam Utd
Ringmer somehow managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory on Saturday suffering their first loss of the season against a spirited Broad Oak Team.  Title chasing Ringmer were cruising to victory at 4 -2 up with five minutes to play but somehow managed to throw this away mainly down to poor defending. All had been going fine up till then with Ringmer surging into a 3 -1 lead thanks to an own goal and further goals from Oliver and Alex.  Alex's goal was the pick of the Ringmer goals where, after some smart passing, Alex was put through and calmly rounded the last defender before slotting home from close range after the keeper had saved his initial shot.  Broad Oak managed to get another goal back just before half time with both goals coming via poor defending from Ringmer which again came back to haunt them in the final five minutes. 

The second half started well as Oliver fired in his second goal to put Ringmer in the ascendency at 4 -2 up and apparently on course for victory but despite several good opportunities Ringmer could not get a decisive fifth goal.  Broad Oak come back started when Ringmer left back Luke sliced clearance flew over goalkeeper Reece into the back of the net.  This lifted Broad Oak and they surged forward and got the deserved equalizer when a angled shot managed to sneak under Reece.  The winner came a minute from time when Ringmer gave away a needless free kick for handball.  Broad Oak took a quick free kick and fired in the winner from 25 yards and thus the unbeaten run was over.

Team: Reece, Zak, Luke, Jack H, Finley, Wilf (C), Dylan, Alex, Oliver, Callum, Daniel  Sub: Lee
MotM: Oliver

Saturday 20th February 2010 : Tonbridge Junior Wanderers 3 (0) - (3) 7 Ringmer Rovers
A weakened Ringmer team continued their fantastic start to the season with a 7 -3 victory over Tonbridge Junior Wanderers.  Striker Callum was the star of the show with four goals meaning Ringmer maintain their seven point lead at the top of the table. Ringmer without their regular goalkeeper and centre back were soon into their stride passing the ball well and creating regular chances but it took until mid way through the first half before Ringmer broke the deadlock after good work by Oliver.  Callum had the easiest of finishes tapping in from close range for his first.  Moments later it was 2 -0 when a speculative 25 yard shot from Oliver flew over the stranded Wanderers keeper and into the back of the net.  Just before half time Daniel made it three with a neat finish from the edge of the box after good work by Sam and Callum.  Ringmer continued to dominate into the second half and were soon four goals up when Callum fired in from close range.  Wanderers then upped their game and started to get back into the match scoring three quick goals in between a hat-trick goal for Callum.  At 5 - 3 Ringmer were under pressure but a fantastic 25 yard free kick from Sam and a great headed goal by Callum for his forth settled the tie and keep Ringmer firmly on course for the league title.

Team: Lee, Jack G, Zak, Sam, Finley, Wilf (C), Luke, Dylan, Oliver, Daniel, Callum, Alex
MotM: Callum

Saturday 13th February 2010 : Ringmer Rovers 3 (3) - (0) 0 Old Town Youth
Ringmer maintained their 100% start to the season with a hard fought 3-0 win again Old town Youth.  This was Ringmers fourth consecutive win and places them firmly at the top of the table seven points clear of there nearest rival.  Ringmer started brightly and were playing fantastic passing football and were soon 1-0 up thanks to fantastic work by Daniel who managed to pull the ball back from a tight angle for Alex to slot home from close range. Ringmer were creating chances at will and if it was not for several great saves from the Old Town keeper and wasted chances by the Ringmer forwards the game would have been over by half time.  As it was Ringmer who managed to add two more goals before the interval with forward Callum smashing home from 10 yards again after good work by Daniel and the second was from a great finish by winger Oliver who smashed home a Sam corner. 

The second half was a much closer affair with Old Town bringing their keeper onto pitch who was just as outstanding on the field as he was between the posts. Ringmer again continued to create chances but were unable to find the target with Luke and Dylan going close.  Old Town started to dominate but the Ringmer defence led by the outstanding Jack H and Sam stood firm and Ringmer ran out deserved 3 - 0 winners

Team: Reece, Finley, Jack G, Sam, Jack H, Oliver, Wilf (C), Dylan, Alex, Callum, Daniel. Subs: Luke, Lee, Zak
MotM: Jack H, Sam, Lee

Saturday 6th February 2010 : Ringmer Rovers 7 (4) - (0) 0 Crowborough Athletic Colts
Ringmer consolidated top sport of the league on Saturday with a convincing 7 - 0 victory over Crowbrorough.  Ringmer playing outstanding passing football were soon 1 - 0 up thanks to a stunning 15 yard header from Oliver that flew into the top corner of the net moments later Ringmer were two up when Wilf slammed in a fantastic left foot effort from just outside the area Ringmer were totally dominant at this point and the third goal came courtesy of the penalty slot when goalkeeper Reece slotted home to score his first ever goal for Ringmer Rovers. Ringmer got their forth when Finley powered in a half volley from a corner taken by the outstanding Sam.  Ringmer continued to dominate into the second half and soon increased their lead when Oliver slotted home from close range to make it 5-0.  Two more goals followed in quick succession and fantastic lob by Wilf to give him his second goal and a fantastic individual goal by Man of the Match Dylan finished the scoring.  The score could have been eight but unfortunately Zak has his late penalty well saved by the Crowbrorough keeper.

MotM: Dylan

Saturday 30th January 2010 : Ringmer Rovers 6 (1) - (1) 1 Tonbridge Invicta
Ringmer Rovers stormed to the top of the Crowbrorough & District Junior Football U11 League E with a resounding come from behind 6 - 1 victory against league rivals Tonbridge Invicta.  After a keenly contested opening 20 minutes Tonbridge took the lead with their first meaningful attack with a shot from just inside the area after a swift counter attack.  Ringmer continued to press for an equaliser and after several near misses finally equalised five minutes before half time when full back Finley fired home from close range following a Sam corner. 

From that moment on Ringmer went on to totally dominate the game with the outstanding Callum firing in a second half hat trick with the hat trick goal the pick of the bunch lobbing the keeper from fully 25 yards out in between Callum's hat trick fellow striker Daniel followed on from his impressive form last week with a double to allow Ringmer to run out comfortable winners and take top sport in the league. Ringmer will look to consolidate top sport next week with a game against local rival's Crowbrorough.

MotM: Callum

Saturday 23rd January 2010 : Ringmer Rovers 3 (2) - (0) 2 Tonbridge Wanderers
Ringmer playing their first game of the new year down to the poor weather got of to a winning start in pursuit of the U11 Division E league title beating Wanderers 3 -2 in a game that Ringmer should have run out as more comfortable winners.  Ringmer started brightly with the lively Oliver causing constant trouble to the Wanderers defence but it was fellow striker Daniel who got the opening goal slotting home from close range after a cleaver dummy.  Ringmer were in the ascendancy and doubled their advantage when defender Jack poked home from close range following a Sam corner.  Chances were falling regularly to the Ringmer forwards but they could not force the third goal with Oliver missing two guilt edged chances when clean through on the Wanderers' keeper.  Ringmer continued to dominate into the second half and after more wasted chances substitute Callum scored Ringmer's third with a good strike from a tight angle.  The third goal seemed to wake up the Wanderers and they started to dominate the play themselves and mount meaningful attacks culminating with them scoring 2 goals in quick succession - this made for a nervous final 10 minutes but the Ringmer defence held firm with Finley and Sam putting in solid performances to allow Ringmer to pick up the 3 points.

MotM: Oliver

Saturday 21st November 2009 : Tonbridge Junior Wanderers 0 (0) - (3) 7 Ringmer Rovers
Ringmer produced a superb performance on Saturday recording their biggest win of the season running out easy 7 - 0 winners against Tonbridge Wanderers.  Ringmer started fast and squandered several chances before leading scored Daniel opened the scoring mid way through the first half.  By half time Ringmer were 3 - 0 to the good with Oliver and Alex finding the target with Alex's goal a particularly good finish.  The contest was effectively over five minutes into the second half when Captain Wilf slotted away a penalty with ease making it 4 -0.  With little threat coming from Wanderers Ringmer continued to press and were rewarded with further goals from Alex, Dylan and Sam who scored direct from a corner.  This was by far Ringmer's best performance of the season.

Saturday 7th November 2009 : Rotherfield 3 (1) - (0) 3 Ringmer Rovers
A depleted Ringmer Rovers came away with a creditable draw against Rotherfield on Saturday.  Ringmer with only ten men due to unavailability and illness were thankful to Rotherfield for agreeing to play a 10 v 10 game.  After an even opening Rotherfield started to dominate with Ringmer's only threat coming from fast counter attacks. After several chances Rotherfield scored with the last kick of the half when a speculative shot from outside the area flew into the top corner.

A slight change in tactics from Ringmer in the second half brought immediate reward when Oliver fired in from the edge of the area after good work from Luke.  Minutes later Ringmer had taken the lead when Daniel fired in from close range and then increased the lead when Oliver calmly slotted past the keeper for his second and Ringmer's third.   

Rotherfield then went for broke and were awarded a penalty but the outstanding Reece saved and then also saved the follow up.  Moments later Rotherfield were back in it when Ringmer failed to clear from a corner and the ball was slammed in from close range.  It looked like Ringmer were going to hold on for the win but in the final seconds Ringmer again failed to clear their lines and gave away a free kick on the edge of the box which was dispatched perfectly into the top corner the whistle was blown straight after and a 3 -3 draw was a just result.  A special mention to Finley who had an outstanding game as a make-shift centre back.

Saturday 24th October 2009 : Ringmer Rovers 0 (0) - 6 (3) TW Foresters Spitfires
Ringmer crashed to a heavy defeat on Saturday going down 6 - 0 to league leaders TW Foresters Spitfires. Spitfires dominated an underperforming Ringmer sides from the off opening the scoring within the first 10 minutes, and by half time Ringmer were fortunate to only be 3 - 0 down due to good goalkeeping by Reece and poor finishing from Spitfires.

Spitfires brought an abrupt halt to any comeback from Rovers by scoring their fourth goal in the opening minutes of the second half, after that they lay siege to the Ringmer goal and will find themselves unlucky to only add two more goals to the score line.  The only thing Ringmer can take from this game was the outstanding performance from forward Oliver, who at times was either battling in midfield or was the last line of defence.

Saturday 17th October 2009 : Ringmer Rovers 0 (0) - 0 (0) Paddock Wood (Paddock Wood won 3 - 2 on Pens)
Ringmer Rovers almost pulled off a shock victory in the CDJFL Cup on Saturday against a Paddock Wood side who play two divisions above Ringmer.  Ringmer can consider themselves unlucky as after an even opening to the game Ringmer started to dominate the game with Captain Wilf leading by example and marshalling a well organized defence that kept the Paddock Wood attackers down to one attempt on goal.  Paddock Wood defended stoutly with Ringmer creating several half chances but not the clear cut chance that would have surely sealed the game.

With the score standing at 0 - 0 after full time the match went straight to penalties.  Things were looking good for Ringmer when after both Oliver and Luke had slotted their penalties home keeper Reece saved the second Paddock Wood penalty, unfortunately it all fell apart after that with the final three Ringmer penalties unable to find the target where Paddock Wood coolly scored theirs.  Ringmer can take comfort from a great team performance which bodes well for the future.

Saturday 10th October 2009 : Broad Oak 3 (2) - 2 (0) Ringmer Rovers
A depleted Ringmer side went down 3 -2 to Broad Oak on Saturday.  Ringmer with only eleven fit players due to illness and injury struggled to find any sort of form and found themselves 2 - 0 down early on after conceding two similar goals where, after initial saves by goalie Reece, the Ringmer defence failed to follow up where the Broad Oak striker did and simply slotted into an open goal.

Ringmer fought bravely in the second half to try and get back into the game but soon found they were 3 - 0 down after a fine strike from the edge of the area.  This finally seemed to stir Ringmer and led by outstanding skipper Wilf mounted a fierce fight back in the final 10 minutes where first Oliver cooly slotted past the keep when through 1 on 1 and a Sam penalty reduced the deficit but all was in vane as Broad Oak ran out deserved winners.

Saturday 3rd October 2009 : Wadhurst 1 (1) - (0) 5 Ringmer Rovers
Ringmer maintained their good start to the season with a fine 5-1 victory over Wadhurst . Things had look so much different at half time with Ringmer trailing 1-0 and looking like they were heading for a heavy defeat.  But after a few words from the coach and a slight change in formation Ringmer stated the second half like a new team and were soon level thanks to a fine strike from in-form striker Daniel. Within minutes Ringmer were 3 -1 up Oliver scoring from a Sam corner and Daniel with his second and fifth for the season.  Wadhurst fought hard to get back into the game but to no avail.  In the closing moments of the game with Wadhurst tiring Ringmer scored two late goals with the excellent Luke capping a fine second half performance with his first goal of the season and Dylan slotting in from a tight angle after rounding the keeper.

Saturday 19th September 2009 : Old Town Youth 6 (1) - 3 (3) Ringmer Rovers
Ringmer suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday going down 6 - 3 to Old Town Youth.  A disappointing result considering that at half time things had looked very different with Ringmer holding a 3 - 1 advantage after totally dominating the first half besides an early goal by Old Town.  Ringmer were playing great football with Luke, Sam and Lee totally dominating the midfield.

It took until the 15th minute before Ringmer got their first with Daniel powering in from close range, another Daniel goal and a first goal of the season for Dylan gave Ringmer their 3 - 1 half time advantage that should have been a lot more.  The second half was an exact opposite with Old Town dominating from start to finish scoring five unanswered goals and it could have been more except for the heroics of goalkeeper Reece.

Saturday 12th September 2009 : Ringmer Rovers 4 (3) - 0 (0) Rotherfield Juniors
Ringmer kicked of their campaign in style with a convincing 4 - 0 win against Rotherfield.  After a competitive opening Rotherfield had the best chance but an outstanding save from Reece kept the scores level. 

After that Ringmer took control with the solid Ringmer defence containing the Rotherfield attacks.  Ringmer eventually got the breakthrough when a corner from the outstanding Sam was headed in for an own goal.  Five minutes later and it was 2 - 0 when another Fellows corner was powerfully headed in by striker Daniel.  The game was all but over just before half time when great interplay between Sam and Daniel set up Oliver for the third.

The second half was a more even contest although the Rotherfield goalkeeper was far the busiest keeper making a string of good saves, before eventually Oliver chipped the keeper from the edge of the box to complete the scoring.