Fairview v AFC TPS report and stats

A super start to season 2008/9 for AFC TPS this afternoon, with a win and a draw in two friendlies in the mud and the wind and the rain at Fairview.

The first match resulted in a 1-1 draw, with both goals coming in the first half. Fairview opened the scoring on the break and AFC TPS hit back on the stroke of half time as Philip tucked home the rebound from a shot from captain Gerard.

The second half was all AFC TPS with chances for Michael, Philip, Gerard and Daniel. There were a few scares in our own defence, but it was some miraculous saves from Fairview's goalkeeper that kept the scores level by the end of the match.

The second match started as the first one had ended, with pressure from AFC TPS. Luke S fired home a super goal early on which gave AFC TPS the chance to relax and play some lovely football. The pressure paid as Johnny slammed home an unstoppable shot as half time approached. Fairview came out for the second half determined to make a match of it, and with the wind now in their favour Luke B, Peter and Andrew were a lot more involved. Andrew pulled of some fine saves, Luke B showed he had the handy knack of being in the right place at the right time, while Peter kept things simple by clearing the ball early and getting back into position. Adam added a third for AFC TPS with a vicious first time shot from wide on the right. Fairview hit straight back, and Andrew had to be at his best to stop them hauling themselves right back into the game. Some super saves and some solid defending gave us a full time score of 3-1 to AFC TPS.

Player of the day for Fairview was clearly their goalkeeper in the first match, while our player of the day, playing his way into a (possible) starting position, through his determination and positioning was Luke B.

On a final note, I have to say that while matches between these two schools are fiercely competitive, they are always played in the right spirit with supporters of both teams mixing happily. Long may it continue!


STATS

7 a side friendlies
P2 W1 D1 L0 F4 A2 pts 6

goal scorers
Adam 1
Johnny 1
Luke S 1
Philip 1

player of the match
Luke B 1

Onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

Fairview v AFC TPS

Two matches against Fairview will take place on

Thursday 23rd October 2009 ** cough cough I mean 2008 cough cough **

at Fairview in Ballyclare. These will be 7 a side matches with kick off times of 3.20pm and 3.40pm.

Players should be collected at TPS at 4.30pm, or at Fairview at the end of the matches.

Team sheets will be provided in school tomorrow (Weds 22nd) and permission slips must be returned.
Help with transport would be appreciated.

So : it's here : our first match in our last ever season with the old school. Let's make sure we've got a lovely full trophy cabinet for the new school!

But most of all, let's enjoy the season because, as you know, it's not about winning! (Please post your reply!)

Onwards and upwards

Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

AFC TPS SEASON 2008/9

Well folks, the new season is nearly here.

Football practice starts in the week beginning 15th September.

Don't worry about not having a pitch, we'll sort that out, just come along and have fun, because as ever - it's not about winning!

(yes it is)

I've got my new boots, wanna see them? (that's not really them at the top)
Please reply below if you do!

I'm ready!

Are you?

Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

AFC TPS 1 Fairview 2

Guys, I am so proud of everything you have done on the pitch this season.

I just want to thank you all.

You came up against a (slightly) better team today, but you gave them a real fright near the end. Brilliant goal Adam! Just keep doing that wherever you're playing next year, it's what you do!

Player of the match : EVERYBODY!

Good luck to those of in P7 who are moving on. Keep looking in at the blog!

Those of you who are staying : ONWARDS and UPWARDS! You will be quite a team next season after all the experience you have gained this season.

To all the parents : THANK YOU for your tremendous support and the laughs on the touchline.

Looking forward to 2008/9 already!

Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

(final season stats and awards will follow)

AFC TPS into FINAL

As a result of our battling 2-1 victory over Ballynure today, AFC TPS are now into the final of the Ballyclare & District Principals' Association Football League.

Gerard scored another two goals today, to add to his two in the 2-2 draw with St. Comgall's. Gerard also shared the player of the match award with Michael, both of whom have been so vital to everything we have achieved this season. These details will be added to the stats shortly - promise!

The final, against our old friends and rivals Fairview, will be played on

TUESDAY 24th JUNE

at

TEMPLEPATRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

with a kick off at 3pm or shortly after.

To the players and supporters this season : thanks for everything!

GUTS
HEART
HEAD
GO FOR IT!

Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS

AFC TPS Staff v Parents 2008

****** BREAKING NEWS *******

News is just reaching us from the 3rd annual AFC TPS Staff v Parents match. After a strong start from the parents, Alcorn then asserted his authority on the match with two clinical finishes to give the Staff a 2-0 lead. With virtually the last kick of the half, the Parents hauled themselves back into the match, netting from from a hotly disputed penalty.

We will endeavour to bring you news of the second half as we receive it. We just won't endeavour terribly hard, that's all.

If you have any photographs from this event, please feel free to KEEP THEM TO YOURSELVES.

Onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
and top scorer as far as I know, with 4, in the annual AFC TPS Staff v Parents match.
AFC TPS

Recent results

Just a quick post to update the stats after a few recent matches.

RESULTS

Antrim Area 11 a side league
AFC TPS 1 (Gerard) Antrim 2
player of the match : Jordan

Antrim Area 7 a side tournament
Parkhall 1 AFC TPS 0
Round Tower 1 AFC TPS 3 (Daniel 2, Michael)
AFC TPS 1 Greystone 4 (Gerard)
Groggan 0 AFC TPS 7 (Michael 3, Daniel 2, Brook, Gerard)
shield final : St. Comgall's 1 AFC TPS 0
player of the tournament : Gerard - outstanding, according to at least 4 other teachers!

Ballyclare May Fair 7 a side tournament
AFC TPS 1 (Gerard) Loanends 0
AFC TPS 0 Ballyclare 0
AFC TPS 1 (Daniel) Kilbride 0
AFC TPS 1 (Daniel) Ballynure 0
AFC TPS 0 Thompson 0
AFC TPS 0 Fairview 1
player of the tournament : Michael

AFC TPS finish as runners up with 11 points.

Ballyclare May Fair 5 a side tournament
AFC TPS 0 Mossley 0
AFC TPS lost 1-0 on sudden death penalties


STATS

Antrim Area 11 a side league
P5 W2 D1 L2 F14 A11 Pts 7

5 a side tournaments
P5 W2 D1 L2 F11 A 8 Pts 7

7 a side tournaments
P11 W5 D2 L4 F14 A8 pts 17

Ballyclare & District 7 a side league
P6 W5 D0 L1 F36 A 10 Pts 15
(now complete : with our one defeat unfortunately counting double, and our win against Loanends counting double, making a final points total of 18. Details of semi finals to follow)

Friendlies
P3 W2 D0 L1 F9 A 3 Pts 6

Overall
P30 W16 D4 L10 F84 A 39 Pts 52

Scorers
Daniel D : 26
Michael : 22
Gerard : 17
Adam M : 9
Brook : 8
Adam I : 1
Jordan : 1

Player of the match/ tournament
Gerard : 4
Michael : 4
Daniel D : 3
Jordan : 2
Philip : 2
Brook 1
Jack : 1

Onwards and upwards
Mr Alcorn
director of football
AFC TPS