Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all the players, staff and parents connected with AFC TPS.

Please use this post to add your Christmas wishes to each other.

My wish (other than a fortnight's sleep) is for us to learn from the very few mistakes we have made on the pitch this year, and go through 2008 undefeated.

I really do think this is possible because this is a great team this season. We can frighten other teams to death with our attacking, we just need to communicate better and to tighten up in defence.

There can be miracles, if you BELIEVE! (to quote thingy who won the X Factor)

I have nearly recovered from the Ballyclare 2-3 defeat and will post a match report and stats soon.

Merry Christmas!

Onward and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

Ballyclare PS v AFC TPS

Our first match of the Ballyclare & District 7 a side league takes place this Friday (the 14th) away to Ballyclare Primary.

The squad will be announced on Wednesday. This match is worth SIX points as it has been agreed that it counts as the away and home match.

The match kicks off at 3.10pm at the pitch just beside Dixon Park (Ballyclare Comrades' ground) in Ballyclare.

Good to see some of you posting on the blog, get everyone else to join in! Remember to leave your name with any comments though!

Onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

Season's Stats (5)

Antrim Area 11 a side league
P2 W1 D1 L0 F7 A4 Pts 4

Friendlies
P3 W2 D0 L1 F9 A 3 Pts 6

Overall
P5 W3 D1 L1 F16 A 7 Pts 10

Scorers
Daniel D : 5
Michael : 4
Adam M : 3
Gerard : 3
Adam I : 1

Player of the match
Brook 1
Daniel D : 1
Jordan : 1
Michael : 1
Philip : 1

Fairview 1 AFC TPS 3

A superb win for our P6 & P5 team against Fairview, in arctic conditions in Ballyclare. Goals from Michael, captain Gerard and debut boy Adam gave us revenge for a last minute defeat to Fairview earlier in the season.

Man of the match, for a none-shall-pass performance, and definitely securing a place back in the heart of the senior team's defence was Philip. I am sure top scorer Daniel is looking forward to another match against Fairview, as they remain the only team he has not scored against this season!

That's all I'm writing for a match report this time, I want you to send me the rest of it! You can do so by sending a comment or emailing me at the address on the school newsletter and website.

click here : TPS ONLINE

Onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

From Andrew :
Yesterday was a great result. I thought we all played well but especially Philip because of his super defending skills and keeping us organised in defence.

Well done Philip!

We're not Brazil we're Templepatrick!

Andrew.

Fairview v AFCTPS

GAME ON! (as of 12.50pm on Friday)

Leaving school at 3pm, or before if we can! Aiming to kick off at 3.15 at the 6 Mile Leisure Centre. NOT AT FAIRVIEW!

Onwards and upwards

Mr Alcorn

director of football

AFC TPS

Fairview v AFC TPS

An AFC TPS team of Year 6 and Year 5 pupils will take on a similar team from Fairview PS this Friday at the upper pitch at the 6 Mile Leisure Centre, kicking of as soon after 3pm as we can get there.

If you are travelling to this game, go past the first turn for Ballyclare (just after the petrol station), and take the next on your left. A very sharp left! This should help you avoid the traffic in Ballyclare as everyone attempts to park inside the shops to buy milk and bread.

The squad for this game will be announced on Tuesday in school. Please make sure you return your permission slip.

Current squad players have now been allowed to keep their kit for the season, but as this match only involves P5 and P6 ALL kits should be returned for this one off match.

Please leave a comment on the board so I know I have set it up right! I don't think you have to register, so you can post anonymously, but you MUST include your name as part of your post or I will be unable to use it. Thanks!

Onwards and upwards!
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS