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Coming to byron Bay is the Byron Bay Soccer Sevens
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wednesday 2 July 2008 The boys returned to Goonellabah and came away with two good wins 3-0 in reserves and 3-2 in First Grade. With a few changes to the lineup and Todd Knaus back in reserve grade for the firsts half the young crew absolutely smashed their opposition through great attacking play and were unlucky not to be leading by 5 at the break but went in 3 up. After the break saw the game even out with the boys having numerous chances to totally dominate the opposition. First grade played strongly and led all the time but dogged resistance by Goonellabah saw them claw their way back into the game on 2 occasions only to have the game taken by them by the Bay at the end. with Bangalow this weekend being the derby at Byron hopefully their will be a big crowd on hand to see the boys have another important win. These games are always tough affairs for the so the boys will have to be at their best to take the points. Friday 18 April 2008 All senior soccer is off for the weekend so see you guys next Tuesday 22nd April Friday 18th April 2008 Last weeks game saw old coach Pete Ware return to the bay we had all good intentions of giving him a gift of a good flogging. Unfortunaltly for us he brought about 28 Goonellanah players with him so it was tougher than we imagined. Reserve grade found themsleves down 3-0 at the break and with almost an entirely new squad took time to come together and in the second half created enough chances to win the game only to go down 3-2 The game saw two of our young local prospects make there senior debuts with Dane Birks and Nic Margen certain to play first grade football up front together for the bay within a few years. 15 yo old Nolan Peirce also impressed on Premiership debut with a great headed goal to get his goal scoring career underway in the senior ranks. The Fisrt Grade game was an absolute belter finishing in a 5-5 all draw. Everyone in attendance was of the same opinion on both sides of the fence that you would pay money to see such entertaining soccer so the boys should hold their heads up high. Ive been ivolved with Byron since the early 80's and seen alot games played down the Bay over the years and this would rate as one of the top games I have ever had the pleasure of seeing, others being the First Grade Byron Rovers game a few years back in a dramtic semi final where Kai Connell was the hero, (thanks for the money Kai) a 9-6 win in a Reserve grade game agaisnt Italo Stars where the boys were down 5-2 at one stage, a First Grade game against Italo Stars match which we got absolutly hammered 7-1 but I scored a cracker and my first goal for the Bay lol had to add that one as it sticks out in my mind i wouldnt be surprised if it was one of our heaviest defeats but thankfully probabaly before most of the first graders of todays team were born lol along with a 7-0 drubbing at Casino in my first game as First Grade coach when I took over from Wilso when he went away thanks for that memory (bruiser you were there). This is going downhill quickly I better shut up im getting all depressed lol Anyway back to the game the boys were totally dominant at stages and led 3-0 after 8 minutes in absolutly stunning start to the game along with with one memorable long range effort from Bruce (bruiser) Morhaus and if it had been a foot lower would of been one of the better goals ever scored at the bay. Goonellabah hit back with one just before the break to make it 3-1 going into half time. After half time the boys were awarded a penalty which was duely converted to by Aaron Richter-Steers to take a 4-1 lead. At that stage the boys were crusing and I noticed a few people heading towards the Bowlo to get more beer as we cant sell it there anymore (bla bla) only to come back with the game in the balance and after a few mistakes at the back saw Goonellbah scoring 4 unanswered goals in quick succession with one being a mix up which led to Shaun Packham scoring an own goal to give Goonellabah a 5-4 lead. (you still have a long way to go in own goals standards Shaun after my memorable strike from around 20 odd metres into the wrong net giving Damo absolutly no chance in an over 35's semi final a few years back which we went on to lose 1-0, I think im going to have to take a tablet lol) With a great late strike to Bruce the game was locked at 5 a peice in which noone left the ground dissapointed from a spectators point of veiw. Well done to all the boys. Congratulations guys on a tremendous effort it was a game to remember and im sure everyone there will and although you can understandly feel a little down for letting a game which you thought you had in control slip if you continue to play that way you will be there when it counts at the end of the season. Second division lost 2-1 to Brunswick Valley and havent bought me a beer yet so im not going to type anyhting about their game. lol Tusday 1st April For all you keepers I've found you a useful video clip that may help you in winning that justified decision in your favour click here to see it Contrary to belief this is not Kai but it definatly could be Sam our new Reserve Grade goal keeper. And Kai I will not be intimadated by your threats at training in regards to your money melting in the kit bag, its all true this is the internet if its on here it has to be regardless of who writes it lol Tusday 1st April The Premier Anzac Cup Squad came away from Bangalow with a comprehensive 2-0 win which by all reports should of been alot more but for some wayward finishing.Goals to Bruce Morhaus and Tommy Ruhl saw the boys home. The win puts the boys into the semi finals of the Anzac Cup in Ballina this weekend with the opportunity to continue their dominance of this competition over their last few years, winning i think its 4 of the last 6 Anzac Cup Finals. The Open A team had a loss to Richmond rovers 4-0 which sees them bow out of the competition but with 10 men in oppressive heat it was a great job with all goals coming late in the half's, two in the first half and two in the second.
The boys hold aloft the 2007 Anzac Cup trophy Wednesday 26th March The grading of the Premier Squad and the senior teams is to be completed this Thursday after training and with all the talent from all over the world with Gabriel from France, Shin from Japan, Louis from Brazil, Christian from Denmark and the latest being Sam who has 13 Under 21 internationals caps for Lebanon in places like Jordan, Egypt, China then spent a year in the state league in Sydney along with a another late significant signing from the UK expected later in the week the depth of the club is looking absolutely fabulous. The talent scouts have certainly been out and about this year, hey hang on they have nearly all come from the web site so im worth more money oh ok a buck would be nice lol Add all the new imports and the new local talent to the club from all over the coast and the junior guys coming through like Nic Margent, Dane Birks, Yantra, James Peak and Sam Shannon the club hasn't looked this strong in a long time so everyone is looking forward to the competition getting underway. If any players want a write up or picture on the net to make you sound and look as good as Ronaldo im happy to accept cash on game days. Id like to take this opportunity to apologize to our 1st grade goalkeeper, I'm sorry Kai I cant accept your money again, last time I took some it melted in my kit bag. Wednesday 26th March The Premier Anzac Cup and Open "A" Anzac squads travel to Bangalow and Rovers in Lismore this weekend respectively with the Premier team needing a result to progress through and the Open A needing a convincing win to go through to the semi's of the cup competition. Kick off times are both at 1:30 pm on Sunday. Wednesday 26th March I've been getting alot of enquiries about the Junior side of things. I've updated the Junior contacts list which can be seen under the Club Contact button above. Any information i receive I will endeavor to update on the web but as it stands contact your respective coordinators for more information. Some numbers haven't been updated I will add them as I receive permission. We still need a few coaches in the 10 to13 Grades any help would be appreciated call Bob or Glen Bradford if you have spare time and are willing to help. Tuesday 18th March This afternoon at 4 pm sees the grading of the new Grade 10 teams to the big game alot of the boys are quite nervous about this step up and all wanting to well. Good luck to all the boys on this first step in the grading process. Tuesday 18th March After the opening two rounds of the Anzac Cup Byron Premiers have had a 2-2 draw with Bangalow and a comprehensive 5-0 nil win over newly promoted Pottsville. In the game against Bangalow the boys dominated for long periods but in the end had to fight back form 2-1 down to draw level in the dieing stages in a game in all reality they should of won comfortably. The win on the weekend over Pottsville was a outstanding performance and gave Pottsville an insight into the tough year that lies ahead for them in the Premier division. The Open A's in their first match had a comfortable 5-1 win over a young and lackluster Goonellabah but had a tougher assignment against Premier 2 side South Lismore on the weekend and after trailing by 3 at one stage got themselves back in the game to 3-2 only to concede another goal to go down 4-2. With allot of the younger guys getting good exposure in the Open A's all looks good for the future. Tuesday 6th March The Anzac Cup gets underway this Sunday at the Rec Ground Byron Bay. The Ramns have been very succesful in the Anzac Cup in recent years and will be hoping for another strong showing under new coach Mark Sheperd. This weekend sees both the Open A's and the Premiers playing at home with the Open A's kick off at 2:30 against Goonellabah and the Premier team up against local rivals Bangalow at 4:ish so get along to see the first local derby for the year. Recently the boys have had quality trial wins against Manly and the Gold Coast Magic and have shown that when at their best will be hard to beat in this years Premier competition From recent history the boys will have to be at their best to win so it should make for a great game first up. All the canteen facilities will be up and running so come along and lets get the competition off to a flying start, anyone willing to help out in the canteen at anytime would be greatly appreciated so if you have any free time don't be shy come along and help and be a part of making the canteen such a success it was last year for the club.
Tuesday 6th March There has been a change in the running of the Junior club with Glen Bradford welcomed back into the committee ranks by taking over the Junior Coordinators role form Kerry who will revert back to Treasurer, a role in which she has filled so well from last season Thursday 21st Febuary Tomorrow signals the start of the 2008 premiership campaign with a friendly trial match set down for the Rec Ground versus a team from Manly in Sydney up for the weekend. Two games will be played starting at 6 pm. Come along and see a very new look Byron side with plenty of promising new players from all over along with the regulars that have been the back bone of the club for a few seasons now. All in all it looks very promising so come along and have a look and see for yourself tomorrow night at 6. See ya at the game. Thursday 7th FebruaryWelcome to Kerry Northcott who has taken over the role of Junior Co- ordinator from Hans Enter who has done a fantastic job over the last few years. Well done Hans and thank you for all your great input over the last few years and hope to see you back involved with the club in some compacity in the future. If you would like to be of any assistance to Kerry and the junior club feel free to contact the club through here and I will pass your details on, don't be shy as the more the merrier when it comes to running a successful club. All new players and enquires feel free to email for more information. Some important dates for the junior side of things are as follows: Saturday, 23 February 2008 8-12 Rec Grounds Sign-on 20th January 2008 Only 9 days to go 29th January till the start of training all senior players and new players welcome to attend at the Rec grounds in Byron. Don't be shy come along and join in the fun which is pre season training lol There are some positions to fill on the board and if anyone is interested please contact us to see what assistance you can be to the club. 31st December 2007 Have a great New Year and be safe and don't drink to much. Only a few more weeks to go till senior training starts and I'm sure everyone is looking forward to that lol I should of said I'm sure everyone else is looking forward to that. For those not in the know Mark Sheperd has been appointed the new first grade coach and Martin Chatterton to the reserve grade position, it will be interesting for all concerned to see in which direction the club heads after a very successful stint under Peter Ware. Congratulations to Peter and the Doc for their great efforts over the last few years and the success they have brought the club. Well done guys and thanks alot. But now its a new era and good luck to Shep and Martin and all the best for the upcoming season. December 14th 2007 Tonight the boys from the Over the 35's along with shep took out the 2007 6 a side competition at Bangalow. With a fine goal by Jim in the first few minutes the boys or should I say elder statesman of the Byron Football Club were to good for their younger opposition.Well done to Martin Chatterton 21 goals only a few goals short of the golden boot award which ultimately went to Tommy Ruhl who unfortunately for him and the Pirates missed the final. With Tim, Shep and Martin and the rest of the boys playing a great game of soccer in the first half they created the better of the chances to go to the break full of confidence and leading by the solitary goal. After the break they sat back and soaked up the pressure from the Pirates and held on well to finish the game deserved winners. I (Sheldon) got to play the first few games with the boys till I got taken out by the B double semi so I was on hand to steal some of the glory tonight. Tim wasn't happy with me on the night of my accident (you can check out pics of the car by clicking here) and my later excuse of being in the Care Flight helicopter on my way to PA hospital in Brisbane seemed to appease him to some degree. I have also added that excuse to "Sheldon Thomson's 1001 reasons of why I cant make training". You can find it under rule 375 subsection C. Well done Martin, Shep, Richo, Kevin, Jim, Rob, Simon, Sam, and organizer and manager Tim on a great team effort and win tonight.
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