June -September 2018

Saturday 30th June 2018 @BCFC Wast Hills 

BPSFA Summer Festival 

As part of the trial process, The Ton entered two sides into the BPSFA Summer festival, kindly hosted by Birmingham City FC.

The black team finished second in their group and qualified for an all-Erdington and Saltley semi-final. In their three group games they beat East Birmingham, lost to Sutton Coldfield and drew with South Birmingham.

On the other side of the draw, the gold team finished their group campaign with three wins from their three games. Tavani and Callam scored the goals in a 2-0 victory over East Birmingham, with the latter ascoring his second of the day to add to Markie’s as the Gold team downed Newbury 2-0. In their final game of the day they beat South Birmingham 1-0 courtesy of a Daniel goal.

The semi-final was an understandably tight affair, with neither Ton side wanting to concede ground and honour. The game was settled by a penalty shootout, with the Gold team making the final against Sutton Coldfield. It proved one game too many for the boys as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat.

Goals: Callam x 2, Markie and Daniel

Team: Cody, Ethan, Toby, Jack, Tavani, Romaoe, Cian S, Cian L, Daniel, Markie, Jeval, Callam and Rhys

Wednesday 18th July 2018 @ Hobmoor Academy

Erdington and Saltley Gold 1 – 3 South Birmingham Blues 

The scoreline does not do the effort of the lads justice. A sloppy ten minute spell during the opening third saw the lads slip three goals behind. After the opening twenty, the boys regrouped and controlled the game for a number of periods. They were eventually rewarded with a Kyran goal, although they could turn the tie around despite their best efforts.

Goal: Kyran

Team: Danny, Cole, Daniel, Declan, Hughey, Jahkadi, Kayden, Kian C, Keon, Lennon, Kyran, Oscar, Riley, Sean

Wednesday 25th July 2018 @ Alvechurch FC 

Erdington and Saltley Gold 0 – 3 Alvechurch u11s

Erdington and Saltley Gold 0 – 0 Queens Park u11s (Trinidad and Tobago) 

Erdington and Saltley Black 4 – 2 Alvechurch u12s 

Erdington and Saltley Black 0 – 3 Queens Park u12s (Trinidad and Tobago)

It was an evening of mixed fortunes for The Ton, as both teams played opponents who were a year older. With two 30 minute games each, there were many moment of excellent play, as well as several mistakes that will need to be eradicated before the real action starts in September.

While the Black team burst out of the blocks in their opening game, the Gold team found things a little tougher. Goals from Callam, Markie and a brace from Cian L were enough to give the Black team an opening victory.

The Gold team bounced back against Queens Park and could have stole the win on another evening with Daniel going close. However, over on the adjacent pitch, the Black team found their second game a much difficult affair and were unable to replicate the form they showed in their opening game.

Goals: Cian L x 2, Callam and Markie

Gold Team: Cody, Cole, Daniel, Declan, Jahkadi, Kayden, Kyran, Oscar, Riley, Sean, Rhys and Joshua

Black Team: Ethan, Cian L, Daniel, Markie and Callam

Monday 30th July 2018 @ AVFC Bodymoor Heath 

Erdington and Saltley Gold 5 – 6 Aston 

In an end to end encounter, the Gold team experienced a  wide range of emotions on a night of huge highs and crushing lows, including conceding a last minute goal goal to give Aston the Win.

With Riley bagging four goals and Cody scoring from a goal kick, the boys showed lots of promise against their older opponents. Keon and Lennon caused problems throughout, while Joshua and Kayden added additional creative spark. At the back, Cody, Sean, Ethan and debutante Wiktor proved a strong unit, with the majority of goals conceded once a raft of changes were made.

Overall it was an excellent preseason encounter and one that told us much about the side ahead of the new season.

Goals: Riley x 4 and Cody

Team: Cody, Daniel, Declan, Jahkadi, Kayden, Kian M, Keon, Lennon, Kyran, Oscar, Riley and Sean

Monday 6th August 2018 @ AVFC Bodymoor Heath 

Erdington and Saltley Gold 1 – 1 South Birmingham Blue 

Erdington and Saltley Gold 3 – 0 Erdington and Saltley C 

Erdington and Saltley C 0 – 0 South Birmingham Blue

 

Three weeks on from their first ever game and a 3-1 loss to South Birmingham Blue, the gold team showed the progress they’ve made in such a short time as they drew 1-1 with the very same opponents. After leading for the majority of the game and scoring a great team goal via Cian, the boys conceded late on, although it wasn’t enough to take the shine off a great evening for the lads.

The other Erdington team also drew against South Birmingham Blue, showcasing the strength in depth in the squad, before finding the gold team a step too far.

Overall it was an excellent evening and great to see how far the boys have come over the course of preseason.

Goals: Cian M, Riley, Kyran and Joshua

Gold team: Cody, Sean, Hugey, Wiktor, Ethan, Lennon, Cian, Joshua, Kyran, Kayden and Riley

C team: Charlie, Harry, Remel, Declan, Jahkadi, Theo, Daniel, Kai and Dylan

Thursday 16th August 2018 @ Jaffray Road 

Erdington and Saltley Black 5 – 0 Phoenix United u12s 

In their first game for a number of weeks, the Black team stepped up to the challenge of tackling a talented Phoenix side who were a year older than all of our players, and two years older than some of the lads.

The game afforded us the chance to try out new formations and play lads in 2 or 3 different positions ahead of the start of the district season on Saturday 8th September.

The goals were shared round, with five separate players getting on the score sheet on an evening when the boys played some really good football.

Going forward, there is plenty to work on, with our inability to release the ball at the right time an area to improve. However this victory was littered with positives and offered so much to be excited about!

Goals: Markie, Alfie, Cian L, Tavani and Joshua

Team: Padraig, Mason, Toby, Daniel, Markie, Tavani, Joshua, Cian L, Alfie and Jeval

Friday 31st August 2018 @ Jaffray Road 

Erdington and Saltley Black W – L Phoenix United u11s 

The black team concluded their preseason preparations in style, beating a spirited and talented Phoenix side in comprehensive style. With goals spread around the team, there was nothing Phoenix could do to stop the lads in their tracks despite their best efforts.

A special mention to Kian Bushell who made his debut for the year 6 side despite only being in year four.

Well done boys!

Goals: Toby x 7, Alfie x 4, Markie x 3, Daniel x 2

Team: Padraig, Toby, Daniel, Markie, Tavani, Sean, Hughey, Alfie, Kian B, Rhys and Callam

 

Pre-season Stats: Black Team 

Name – Games – Goals

1. Cody 3 – 0
2. Jeval 2 – 0
3. Rhys 2 – 0
4. Ethan 2 – 0
5. Markie 4 – 6
6. Toby 3 – 7
7. Daniel 4 – 3
8. Tavani 4 – 2
9. Che 1 – 0
10. Kian S 1 – 0
11. Cian L 3 – 3
12. Alfie 3 – 5
13. Romaeo 1 – 0
14. Joshua 1 – 1
15. Callam 3 – 3

 

Pre-season Stats: GoldTeam 

Name – Games – Goals

1. Danny 1 – 0
2. Cole 2 – 0
3. Daniel 4 – 0
4. Declan 4 – 0
5. Hughey 3 – 0
6. Jahkadi 4 – 0
7. Kayden 4 – 0
8. Kian C 2 – 1
9. Keon 2 – 0
10. Lennon 3 – 0
11. Kyran 4 – 2
12. Oscar 4 – 0
13. Riley 4 – 5
14. Sean 4 – 0
15. Joshua 2 – 1

Saturday 2nd June 2018 @ New Ormington Academy, Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton 1-0 Erdington and Saltley

 

Team: Tyrese, Padraig, Aidan, Louie, Mason, Daniel, Toby, Reece, Klechai, Callam, Ethan and Tavani

Man of the Match: Mason – 60 minutes of outstanding effort in a great battle against the Wolverhampton right winger.

 

In a pulsating, end to end encounter, The Ton couldn’t find a way past the Wolverhampton ‘keeper before losing to a single goal.

On an excellent surface, both sets of players gave everything they had to ensure the last game of the season went with a bang! It was a superb advert for schools’ football, played in a great spirit by two sets of lads determined to attack at every opportunity.

The opening third was shaded by The Ton, with Toby, Reece and Daniel going close, only to find the Wolverhampton ‘keeper in imperious form, just as he was for the whole game.

With the game evenly balanced, Wolverhampton turned the tide during the middle third and won more of the 50/50 battles before taking the lead through the impressive Zain. Yet despite dipping slightly during the second twenty minutes, the boys still had several tantalising opportunities. First of all, the quick thinking Toby spotted the Wolves goalkeeper off his line following a save and shot first time from distance, only to watch as his thunderous strike flew wide. Then both Reece and Tavani were left frustrated by the Wolves shot-stopper, the former of whom produced a sublime piece of skill to play his teammate in via a audacious scoop pass.

Despite their best efforts, the boys found themselves trailing going into the final third of the game. Yet once again they created opportunities, with Toby, Aidan and Klechai all going close to levelling the match.

With the Wolves keeper having a game to remember, the boys ended the game with nothing to show for their efforts, despite giving it everything that they had. Defeat is normally hard to take, but yesterday morning was far from so. With every single player close to top form, the boys left Wolverhampton with no points, but a countless amount of pride.

Both sets of players brought the curtain down on the season in enjoyable style.

Well done boys!

Up The Ton!