From Weds September 8th training will now be at Grafham Grange from 8pm - 9.30pm.

It will be £2 per person.

WSFL Div 2 North:

Alfold 0 0 Billingshurst Res

Barns Green 2 1 Horsham Trinity

Cowfold Res 3 1 Rudgwick

Newdigate 2 0 Wisborough Green

Partridge Green 1 6 Henfield

WSFL Div 5 North

Alfold Res 1 2 Billingshurst Res

Fittleworth 6 0 Chapel Res

Southwater 3rds 0 9 Wisborough Green Res

The coveted and all new "Player of the Month Award", kindly sponsored by the gaffer himself was unveiled in his living room yesterday to a huge ovation from himself and the pet rabbit.

Its sure to be a highly contested trophy and you get your first glance at it right now!

Greetings once more from GU6! Its been a few weeks since my old pad came out and i thought it time to give it an airing.

Been to watch a few matches as a faithful Fold follower. Took in the reserves against Chapel and enjoyed myself - Chapel seemed to bring an army along with a seperate 5 aside between themselves happening on the other pitch! Home side new players acquitted themselves well and it looked positive.

Later that week, made the trip up to the Broadbridge Stadium to cheer the 1st team boys on - and cripes alive didnt they do well. Particularly liked the stand and seating area - made sure i let Colin the chairman know too. As we left after the match in our usual bear hug like clinch i told him a rainy Saturday afternoon in Alfold could be transformed with one of these lovely stands - he let me know he is still searching for one of those Saudi business men types to assist in that, so fingers crossed we can get that up and running.

As you will all know soon - the Alfold bar is my favourite place to visit, good food, great beer - footie usually up on the big screen. Its also a great place to watch the lads train and i get a birdseye view of all the goings on. Numbers certainly seemed to have increased this season - and if im right the other week i glanced out the window and counted 29 of em' running around. It was like a scene out of Gangs of New York! Nice to see though - as much of the hard work happens out there and they all seemed to be sweating.

Just glanced on the website this morning the cup draws - cor blimey. Some good uns in there. Always love the Centenary Cup as its like the West Sussex Leagues very own FA Cup - giant killings can happen. The one that caught my eye so far is Ambassadors v Stedham in the 1st round. Div 5 South vs Div 1.....love it. 

Taken in a few other matches in the area along the way last few weeks. West Chiltington beat Pulborough 5-0 and Afc Roffey got beat 6-0 against Southwater. Horsham YM and Horsham had a ding dong game last Sat with Horsham coming out the eventual winners 2-1. Bar that not hearing much out the WSFL pre season wise.

1st team boys are off to the beach i hear tomorrow - playing Worthing BCOB. Looking at the forecast i can hear me pork scratchings calling me back at the Alfold clubhouse so i might give that a miss and catch up on it all when they get back. Me and all that sand never mix that well.....

2 more weeks till the season starts and nice to see both sides have a home game - playing Billingshurst 2nds and 3rds. Should be a good afternoon and hopefully both teams will support each other on the sidelines and have a few beers with me after ;-)

Anyway thats me over and out for now.

Till next time.

Sid the Scribbler x

The 1st team have entered 3 cup competitions this season. The Surrey Junior Cup, Chichester Charity and also the Centenary Cup.

We know Chipstead are our opponents in the Surrey Junior Cup on Sat 30th October.

The opening fixtures in the Centenary and Chichester Charity are available with a potential bye for us in Round 1 but this is unconfirmed at present.

Centenary Cup - Round 1:(Open to all clubs)

Lancing Utd v The Ship

Square Deal v Fernhurst

The Vardar Vip FC v Watersfield

West Chiltington v Southwater

Ambassadors v Stedham Utd

Capel v Fittleworth

Henfield v Partridge Green

Lodsworth v Holbrook

Milland v Slinfold

Rogate 08 v Cowfold Res

Selsey A v Rustington Park Seniors

The Sportsman v Lavant

Chichester Charity Round 1 (Just Div 2 Clubs eg North/South):

Barns Green v Barnham 3rds

Cowfold Res v Newtown Villa 3rds

Horsham Trinity v Henfield

Hunston CC v Lancing Utd Res

Wittering Utd v Yapton

The WSFL fixtures for September are out! Please read below and/or check the fixtures section on here:

1st Team:

4th September:

Alfold v Billingshurst Res 2pm Kick Off

Barns Green v Horsham Trinity

Cowfold Res v Rudgwick

Newdigate v Wisborough Green

Partridge Green v Henfield

11th September:

Alfold v Partridge Green 3pm Kick Off

Cowfold Res v Billingshurst Res

Henfield v Rudgwick

Horsham Trinity v Wisborough Green

Newdigate v Afc Roffey

18th September:

Newdigate v Alfold 2pm Kick Off

Barns Green v Rudgwick

Billingshurst Res v Afc Roffey

Pulborough v Partridge Green

25th September: No game at present. Training or Friendly to be arranged.

Reserves:

4th September: Alfold Res v Billingshurst III 4.30pm Kick Off

11th September: Chapel Res v Alfold Res

18th September: Border Wanders v Alfold Res - Div 5 Cup, 1st Round

25th September: Alfold Res v Rudgwick Res

The candles were burning well into the night last evening, as the club secretary secured a magnificent double signing of both Wildwood Golf & Country Club and P.S. Logistic UK Ltd both as associate sponsors for this coming season.

This is a marvellous double scoop for the club to be in a position to have these running along our main club sponsor, Temple Legal Protection is wonderful news. We still hope to secure at least two more associate sponsors before the start of the league season.

As promised the club this season is going from strength to strength both on and off the field, please watch this space for further announcements in the very near future.

Remember The Future's Bright.. The Future's Alfold !!!!  

The draw for the Surrey Cup has been made, and the 1st round see's us at home to Chipstead FC of the Redhill & District Premier League, on Saturday 30th October.

http://www.football.mitoo.co.uk/LeagueTab.cfm?TblName=Matches&DivisionID=9347&LeagueCode=RDFL72009

Last season they finished 9th in this division.

The full draw can be found here:

http://www.surreyfa.com/FixturesAndResults/CountyCups/SaturdayJuniorCup%28Surrey%29/?js=1&tab=fixtures

As you can see, we potentially could have home games throughout the competition all bar Round 3 and the Semi Final.

Well, now 4 weeks into pre season and we have seen over 40 players put in an appearance at training.

Always an interesting time of the season with players having a look around and seeing if they would fit in etc.

Particularly pleasing has been the standard of the new faces coming down, who have settled in quickly and joined in the banter/moaning!! Had a couple of picturesque runs down through the village in scenes reminiscent of the London Marathon, locals crowded on the sides of the street to get a close up look of their hero's as they are put through their paces...LOL!

Cones, poles, hurdles have all had an outing and some impressive drills that would confuse someone with membership to Mensa.........but all with a purpose.

Friendlies have now started and will start to come through thick and fast and players now need to make up their minds in terms of registration. The core of last seasons 1st team squad have already signed up which is great news and we hope to have more details as we move into August on all the transfer news.

As i sat in the bar last night with my pint and packet of pork scratchings, i pulled the gaffer over and told him im available for any friendlies. He told me he'll call me but you know what i get the feeling he wont...sure he doesnt have my number??

Anyway, I've got my note pad out and will continue making important notes on all things coming and going down at GU6.

Sid the Scribbler x