Eastbourne Borough (0) 0
Tonbridge Angels (1) 3 Fielding 45+1 Quick (OG) 57 Greenidge 83
Attendance: 1,136
Admission: £9 Senior
Mileage: 66/3,674
Weather: Windy, 12degC, dry after a lot of rain
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Eastbourne Borough 0 Tonbridge Angels 3
Match 51/23/2174 - Tuesday, 14th November 2023 - National League South
Eastbourne Borough (0) 0
Tonbridge Angels (1) 3 Fielding 45+1 Quick (OG) 57 Greenidge 83
Attendance: 1,136
Admission: £9 Senior
Mileage: 66/3,674
Weather: Windy, 12degC, dry after a lot of rain
Eastbourne Borough (0) 0
Tonbridge Angels (1) 3 Fielding 45+1 Quick (OG) 57 Greenidge 83
Attendance: 1,136
Admission: £9 Senior
Mileage: 66/3,674
Weather: Windy, 12degC, dry after a lot of rain
Tonbridge Angels U18 2 Welling United U18 0
Match 50/23/2173 - Monday, 13th November 2023 - Isthmian Youth League
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 2 McLeod 15 Wallace 82
Welling United U18 (0) 0
Attendance: 47
Admission: £3 Senior
Mileage: 38/3,608
Weather: Windy, 12degC, felt colder
For the second time in a matter of a fortnight, the Under-18’s had to face a meteorological storm as well as that imposed by their opponents.
A very good Welling United side, pacy with some technically gifted players asked an awful lot of questions of the Angels, so to come away with not only the three points but also a clean sheet speaks highly of the organisation and endeavour of the youngsters.
Right from the outset, and sustained through the opening half-hour, Tonbridge were forced to concede a huge share of possession to ensure that space behind the back four was not allowed to the speedy visiting forwards.
To add to the problems, albeit one for both sides, the blustery wind whipped along by Storm Debi, made lofted crosses into the box a nightmare for the two goalkeepers.
As said, Welling began the game on the front foot forcing Angels’ goalkeeper, Toby Edwards into two good saves within the first three minutes, breathing a sigh of relief when the rebound from second effort was headed over from close range.
Edwards produced a moment of goalkeeping magic on 11 minutes when an effort from Jed Borders took a wicked deflection that need Edwards to claw the ball away from behind him.
It was largely against the run of play when the Angels took a 15th minute lead. A loose pass out of defence was seized upon by Cameron Honarvar and his pass found Fin McLeod inside the left side of the penalty to rifle a shot across the face of the Welling goalkeeper and into the far, bottom corner.
The Angels goalkeeper remained far the busier saving from Oli Powers and Borders and four minutes before the break, he brilliantly turned over a 30 yard free kick from Welling’s dead ball specialist Powers.
Into the second period and Tonbridge started to impose themselves more on the game in an attacking sense. Honarvar tested the goalkeeper with a 30 yard free kick and was also narrowly wide as the game passed the hour mark.
But Edwards and his back line were far from idle, successfully dealing with a succession of corners delivered into the swirling wind.
A well worked move between Felix Waring and Ben Martin-Coward saw the latter shoot just past the right hand post. After 76 minutes, Logan Wallace replaced the hard working McLeod and within six minutes the Under-16’s player doubled the Angels lead, defying his height disadvantage, to score with a header following a brilliant run and cross from Noah Millis.
As Welling desperately pushed on to retrieve the game, chances fell on the counter to the Angels to add to the scoreline with substitute Evan Da Silva going close and in the final act of a thoroughly, entertaining encounter, skipper Will Puffette headed over.
A delighted Dom Welsh said after the game: “An excellent result against a good Welling side who threw absolutely everything at us. The boys defended with their bodies on the line in the second half and we were able to punish mistakes and be effective in the final third.”
An equally magnanimous Welling manager Jason Lyons said: “No complaints from the management after that performance … Fair play to Tonbridge who were excellent defensively.”
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 2 McLeod 15 Wallace 82
Welling United U18 (0) 0
Attendance: 47
Admission: £3 Senior
Mileage: 38/3,608
Weather: Windy, 12degC, felt colder
For the second time in a matter of a fortnight, the Under-18’s had to face a meteorological storm as well as that imposed by their opponents.
A very good Welling United side, pacy with some technically gifted players asked an awful lot of questions of the Angels, so to come away with not only the three points but also a clean sheet speaks highly of the organisation and endeavour of the youngsters.
Right from the outset, and sustained through the opening half-hour, Tonbridge were forced to concede a huge share of possession to ensure that space behind the back four was not allowed to the speedy visiting forwards.
To add to the problems, albeit one for both sides, the blustery wind whipped along by Storm Debi, made lofted crosses into the box a nightmare for the two goalkeepers.
As said, Welling began the game on the front foot forcing Angels’ goalkeeper, Toby Edwards into two good saves within the first three minutes, breathing a sigh of relief when the rebound from second effort was headed over from close range.
Edwards produced a moment of goalkeeping magic on 11 minutes when an effort from Jed Borders took a wicked deflection that need Edwards to claw the ball away from behind him.
It was largely against the run of play when the Angels took a 15th minute lead. A loose pass out of defence was seized upon by Cameron Honarvar and his pass found Fin McLeod inside the left side of the penalty to rifle a shot across the face of the Welling goalkeeper and into the far, bottom corner.
The Angels goalkeeper remained far the busier saving from Oli Powers and Borders and four minutes before the break, he brilliantly turned over a 30 yard free kick from Welling’s dead ball specialist Powers.
Into the second period and Tonbridge started to impose themselves more on the game in an attacking sense. Honarvar tested the goalkeeper with a 30 yard free kick and was also narrowly wide as the game passed the hour mark.
But Edwards and his back line were far from idle, successfully dealing with a succession of corners delivered into the swirling wind.
A well worked move between Felix Waring and Ben Martin-Coward saw the latter shoot just past the right hand post. After 76 minutes, Logan Wallace replaced the hard working McLeod and within six minutes the Under-16’s player doubled the Angels lead, defying his height disadvantage, to score with a header following a brilliant run and cross from Noah Millis.
As Welling desperately pushed on to retrieve the game, chances fell on the counter to the Angels to add to the scoreline with substitute Evan Da Silva going close and in the final act of a thoroughly, entertaining encounter, skipper Will Puffette headed over.
A delighted Dom Welsh said after the game: “An excellent result against a good Welling side who threw absolutely everything at us. The boys defended with their bodies on the line in the second half and we were able to punish mistakes and be effective in the final third.”
An equally magnanimous Welling manager Jason Lyons said: “No complaints from the management after that performance … Fair play to Tonbridge who were excellent defensively.”
Monday, 13 November 2023
St Albans City 2 Tonbridge Angels 3
Match 49/23/2172 - Saturday, 11th November 2023 - National League South
St Albans City (2) 2 Jeffers 33 (pen) Blackman 43
Tonbridge Angels (0) 3 Greenidge 71,90+4 Shields 73
Attendance: 1,526
Admission: £11 Senior
Mileage: 150/3,570
Weather: Mild, 15degC
St Albans City (2) 2 Jeffers 33 (pen) Blackman 43
Tonbridge Angels (0) 3 Greenidge 71,90+4 Shields 73
Attendance: 1,526
Admission: £11 Senior
Mileage: 150/3,570
Weather: Mild, 15degC
Tonbridge Angels 0 Hampton & Richmond Borough 0
Match 48/23/2171 - Tuesday, 7th November 2023 - National League South
Tonbridge Angels (0) 0
Hampton & Richmond Borough (0) 0
Attendance: 656
Admission: Season Ticket
Mileage: 38/3,420
Weather: Cold, 9degC
Tonbridge Angels (0) 0
Hampton & Richmond Borough (0) 0
Attendance: 656
Admission: Season Ticket
Mileage: 38/3,420
Weather: Cold, 9degC
Tonbridge Angels U18 2 Bracknell Town U18 1
Match 47/23/2170 - Monday, 6th November 2023 - Isthmian Youth League Cup 3R
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 2 Honarvar 16 Martin-Coward 73
Bracknell Town U18 (0) 1
Attendance: 47
Admission: £3 Senior
Mileage: 38/3,382
Weather: Cold, 7degC
Tonbridge Angels progressed to the Quarter Finals of the Isthmian Youth League Cup with a battling performance against a talented Bracknell Town side.
The visitors, wearing a bizarrely numbered set of shirts featuring numbers from 41 through to 56, also employed a high tempo, attacking game that had the Angels youngsters on the back foot from the outset. But, that style of football naturally leaves areas elsewhere that can be exploited and the Angels tactical plan worked perfectly.
It was a cold evening that needed a good game to distract supporters from the chill and both teams served up an entertaining encounter.
Bracknell served warning to their hosts with Angels goalkeeper, Toby Edwards, gainfully employed in the opening 10 minutes, firstly saving a header from Ralph Vicram and then thanking the woodwork as a shot from Marky Tacrari not only came down from the underside of the bar but also striking a post before being cleared to safety.
The early onslaught continued and Edwards saved superbly to deny Vicram after a long ball forward sent him clear.
So it was largely against the run of play when the Angels went in front when a cross hooked in from the right was met with a deft header from Cameron Honarvar.
The goal boosted the confidence of the home side who began to exploit the wide areas of the visitors defence but Bracknell continued to be threatening going forward and after 31 minutes the Angels post was struck again by Hayden Vaughan.
But the visiting goalkeeper, Nicolo Toro, was not standing idle either and was needed to make a great save from Honarvar and following a surging run from Sam Gerard he was called upon to palm the ball to safety for a corner.
Tonbridge held their lead at the break but only with the help of a goal line clearance after the ball had been lobbed over the head over Edwards.
The opening 20 minutes saw the Angels needing all their defensive resolution as they faced a succession of corners but the back line, superbly marshalled by Will Puffette was standing firm.
On 73 minutes, the Quarter Finals began to look in sight as the Angels doubled their lead. A corner from the right, swung in by Reuben Etherington, saw Ben Martin-Coward rise high above the Bracknell defenders to head home.
Now needing to press forward in ever-increasing numbers, the Angels were able to catch their visitors on the break and a couple of chances to put the game to bed were wasted.
But, by the same token, the Angels back line dealt with everything thrown at them in the final minutes until, with virtually the last kick of the match, a penalty gave Bracknell a consolation goal.
A delighted Dom Welsh said after the game: “An excellent reaction to a disappointing performance last week. We identified key ways to exploit space tonight and were excellent in doing so. We defended resolutely throughout, conceding late being the only frustration.”
Looking forward to the Quarter Final draw: “There’s some big sides left in the competition, but if you get to the last eight, you have to expect to get a tough draw.”
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 2 Honarvar 16 Martin-Coward 73
Bracknell Town U18 (0) 1
Attendance: 47
Admission: £3 Senior
Mileage: 38/3,382
Weather: Cold, 7degC
Tonbridge Angels progressed to the Quarter Finals of the Isthmian Youth League Cup with a battling performance against a talented Bracknell Town side.
The visitors, wearing a bizarrely numbered set of shirts featuring numbers from 41 through to 56, also employed a high tempo, attacking game that had the Angels youngsters on the back foot from the outset. But, that style of football naturally leaves areas elsewhere that can be exploited and the Angels tactical plan worked perfectly.
It was a cold evening that needed a good game to distract supporters from the chill and both teams served up an entertaining encounter.
Bracknell served warning to their hosts with Angels goalkeeper, Toby Edwards, gainfully employed in the opening 10 minutes, firstly saving a header from Ralph Vicram and then thanking the woodwork as a shot from Marky Tacrari not only came down from the underside of the bar but also striking a post before being cleared to safety.
The early onslaught continued and Edwards saved superbly to deny Vicram after a long ball forward sent him clear.
So it was largely against the run of play when the Angels went in front when a cross hooked in from the right was met with a deft header from Cameron Honarvar.
The goal boosted the confidence of the home side who began to exploit the wide areas of the visitors defence but Bracknell continued to be threatening going forward and after 31 minutes the Angels post was struck again by Hayden Vaughan.
But the visiting goalkeeper, Nicolo Toro, was not standing idle either and was needed to make a great save from Honarvar and following a surging run from Sam Gerard he was called upon to palm the ball to safety for a corner.
Tonbridge held their lead at the break but only with the help of a goal line clearance after the ball had been lobbed over the head over Edwards.
The opening 20 minutes saw the Angels needing all their defensive resolution as they faced a succession of corners but the back line, superbly marshalled by Will Puffette was standing firm.
On 73 minutes, the Quarter Finals began to look in sight as the Angels doubled their lead. A corner from the right, swung in by Reuben Etherington, saw Ben Martin-Coward rise high above the Bracknell defenders to head home.
Now needing to press forward in ever-increasing numbers, the Angels were able to catch their visitors on the break and a couple of chances to put the game to bed were wasted.
But, by the same token, the Angels back line dealt with everything thrown at them in the final minutes until, with virtually the last kick of the match, a penalty gave Bracknell a consolation goal.
A delighted Dom Welsh said after the game: “An excellent reaction to a disappointing performance last week. We identified key ways to exploit space tonight and were excellent in doing so. We defended resolutely throughout, conceding late being the only frustration.”
Looking forward to the Quarter Final draw: “There’s some big sides left in the competition, but if you get to the last eight, you have to expect to get a tough draw.”
Thursday, 9 November 2023
Tonbridge Angels 1 Chelmsford City 1
Match 46/23/2169 - Saturday, 4th November 2023 - National League South
Tonbridge Angels (1) 1 Wagstaff 8
Chelmsford City (1) 1 Jenkins 33
Attendance: 1,050
Admission: Season Ticket
Mileage: 38/3,344
Weather: Very wet, 14degC
Tonbridge Angels (1) 1 Wagstaff 8
Chelmsford City (1) 1 Jenkins 33
Attendance: 1,050
Admission: Season Ticket
Mileage: 38/3,344
Weather: Very wet, 14degC
Thursday, 2 November 2023
Sutton Common Rovers U18 5 Tonbridge Angels U18 1
Match 45/23/2168 - Wednesday, 1st November 2023 - Isthmian Youth League
Sutton Common Rovers U18 (2) 5 Ueno 5,40 Hill 65 Bond 71 Hogben 87
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 1 Firman 24
Attendance: 36
Admission: £3 Senior
Mileage: 82/3,306
Weather: Very wet, 10degC
Played at Whyteleafe
Whilst the south-east battened down the hatches in the face of Storm Ciaran, Tonbridge Angels Under-18’s faced a second half storm in the shape of Sutton Common Rovers.
The deposed champions, pipped last season by Cray Valley PM, are looking as good as ever and no doubt will challenge for the title again this season.
Our Under-18’s acquitted themselves well in the first half falling behind to a goal that was clearly offside before gaining a thoroughly deserved equaliser only to fall behind again just before the break.
Sutton Common took a fifth minute lead when the diminutive, but very busy, Ueno rifled a shot into the roof of the net from an angle on the right side of the box despite claims for offside that were waved away by the referee.
The Angels struggled to contain their hosts in the early stages with a second goal being disallowed as the ball had crossed the byeline before being crossed and, after 19 minutes, the crossbar was also struck.
But, they were back in the game, after 24 minutes, when Sam Firman created a bit of space for himself before firing into the bottom corner.
After half-hour the forerunner of Ciaran started to make itself felt as Church Road became rain lashed leaving supporters retreating to the covered areas.
A strong run out of defence from Will Puffette ended with a snap shot from Firman that was blocked but, five minutes before the break, a cross from the right byeline from Bond offered Ueno a tap-in.
Toby Underwood was called upon to make a couple of decent saves to keep the deficit at one at the break.
The early part of the second period saw the Angels with chances. Firman put a teasing cross across the face of goal and the SCR goalkeeper saved well from Evan De Silva and, on the hour, a 35 yard effort from Ben Martin-Coward was turned over the bar.
On 65 minutes, Sutton Common opened up the Tonbridge defence with a well worked move that ended with Hill scoring from close range and the game was over as a contest five minutes later when Bond scored a fourth.
A good passage of play saw Cameron Honarvar shoot narrowly wide but, with three minutes remaining, the impressive SCR skipper, Hogben, weaved his way through to add a fifth.
Beaten by much the better side, Dom Welsh commented following the game: “We defended poorly tonight and were punished by a very good team. We just had too many individuals not at the races.”
Sutton Common Rovers U18 (2) 5 Ueno 5,40 Hill 65 Bond 71 Hogben 87
Tonbridge Angels U18 (1) 1 Firman 24
Attendance: 36
Admission: £3 Senior
Mileage: 82/3,306
Weather: Very wet, 10degC
Played at Whyteleafe
Whilst the south-east battened down the hatches in the face of Storm Ciaran, Tonbridge Angels Under-18’s faced a second half storm in the shape of Sutton Common Rovers.
The deposed champions, pipped last season by Cray Valley PM, are looking as good as ever and no doubt will challenge for the title again this season.
Our Under-18’s acquitted themselves well in the first half falling behind to a goal that was clearly offside before gaining a thoroughly deserved equaliser only to fall behind again just before the break.
Sutton Common took a fifth minute lead when the diminutive, but very busy, Ueno rifled a shot into the roof of the net from an angle on the right side of the box despite claims for offside that were waved away by the referee.
The Angels struggled to contain their hosts in the early stages with a second goal being disallowed as the ball had crossed the byeline before being crossed and, after 19 minutes, the crossbar was also struck.
But, they were back in the game, after 24 minutes, when Sam Firman created a bit of space for himself before firing into the bottom corner.
After half-hour the forerunner of Ciaran started to make itself felt as Church Road became rain lashed leaving supporters retreating to the covered areas.
A strong run out of defence from Will Puffette ended with a snap shot from Firman that was blocked but, five minutes before the break, a cross from the right byeline from Bond offered Ueno a tap-in.
Toby Underwood was called upon to make a couple of decent saves to keep the deficit at one at the break.
The early part of the second period saw the Angels with chances. Firman put a teasing cross across the face of goal and the SCR goalkeeper saved well from Evan De Silva and, on the hour, a 35 yard effort from Ben Martin-Coward was turned over the bar.
On 65 minutes, Sutton Common opened up the Tonbridge defence with a well worked move that ended with Hill scoring from close range and the game was over as a contest five minutes later when Bond scored a fourth.
A good passage of play saw Cameron Honarvar shoot narrowly wide but, with three minutes remaining, the impressive SCR skipper, Hogben, weaved his way through to add a fifth.
Beaten by much the better side, Dom Welsh commented following the game: “We defended poorly tonight and were punished by a very good team. We just had too many individuals not at the races.”
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