Saturday 1 November 2008
Mead unlucky at Leyton
Leyton 2 Thamesmead Town 0

Thamesmead dropped another three Ryman League points with a 2-0 defeat at Leyton.
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Friday 7 November 2008
Ressies cup success
The Reserves are through to the next round of the London Intermediate Cup, after a comfortable 11- 2 victory away at Clapton.

Leading 2 - 0 at half time, after goals from Ross Lover and Lea Dawson, Clapton scored immediately after half time to make the score 2 - 1.

However, a further three for Ross Lover and one for Lea Dawson, as well as one for Dave Batt, Jack Hopkins, O.G. and two for Chris Borchescu, one either side of a second goal for Clapton, rounded off the scoring.

The Reserves will be away to Bridon Ropes in the next round.

This Saturday the Reserves have a league fixture away at Maidstone Utd.

Saturday 9 November 2008
Grandstand finish gains the points
Thamesmead Town 3 Hillingdon Borough 1

A Scott Mulholland free kick followed by Two goals in the last minute from Rikki Cable sealed all three points at a very wet Bayliss Avenue.  Read more...

Wednesday 12 Novmber 2008
Mead undone by Cheshunt
Cheshunt 2 Thamesmead Town 0

Thamesmead could count themselves unlucky to drop three points away to Cheshunt after defending well and having a goal disallowed. Read more...

Wednesday 12 November 2008
Stones washed aside
Report from Brian "no nickname" Lee

A damp & Dreary Cobdown Sports Ground was this weeks venue for Wayne Barrett's young improving side.
 
With only Danny "card happy" Tarrant sitting out the final game of his ban being the only absentee and with Lee"the tank" Dawson back Wayno had a strong squad to choose from.
 
Both teams started brightly & there were very few chances early on with Mead's back line being well marshalled by Danny"expenses" Willis & George "the bear" Smith.
 
On 28 mins the breakthrough came, a well worked move including a neat one-two between Ross "Mr Lover" Lover & Dave "Weird beard" Batt ended in the former smashing an unstoppable left, (yes I said left) foot shot high into the top left corner of the Maidstone net. .

Into the second half and The Mead started to dominate,a flowing move down the left gave Jack "baby face" a great chance to extend the lead but his shot crashed against the bar, more good chances fell to Danny "15 pints" Chapman who tried his luck from 25 yard & young Gabriel Momodu who blasted over the bar from close range .

Finally the lead was doubled on 68 mins when a defensive clearance was charged down by the Lee Dawson & Dave Batt raced through one on one to poke the ball under the Stones keeper. Trailing 2-0 the opposition lost some discipline with a few reckless tackles but thankfully they were off target just like some of the shooting on view.

With darkness rapidly falling the referee found 8 minutes in injury time from somewhere, the hosts pulled one back in the 96th minute but we managed to hold on for another well deserved 3 points. After the final whistle Aaron John Jeffery lost his cool & picked up an unnecessary yellow card but overall another satisfying days work.
 
The result put a big smile onto Mead manager Wayne Barrett's face, he was so happy with the win it nearly made him go to the bar & buy everyone a drink....................................... I did say nearly. Ryan "Daddy Reg" George added "I've only ever seen Wayno go to the bar twice before and one of those was to ask for where the toilets were !!!!

Saturday 15 November 2008
Mead share spoils with Dockers
Tilbury 1 Thamesmead Town 1

A Pedro Knight goal was cancelled out by Tilbury late on as Mead shared the points with The Dockers on Saturday. Read more...

Thursday 20 November 2008
Kent cup of cheer for Mead
Thamesmed Town 3 Ashford Town 1

A second goal in as many games for Pedro Knight, as well as Wood and Cable bagging a goal each ensured Mead's path through to the next round of the Kent Senior Cup at home to Ashford Town.

Thursday 20 November 2008
Dreams can come true, for Momodu

A first goal for the Reserves by youth team forward Gabriel Momodu was the highlight of this Division One/Two League Cup match, away against Erith and Belvedere, as the Reserves progressed through to the next round.

A great start was made, with captain Dan Willis giving the Mead the lead within the first 40 seconds, heading home a Chris Borchescu corner.

It was then the referees turn to take centre stage. After only 8 minutes he sent off the Deres centre half, after what was deemed to be a dangerous challenge on keeper Adam Woodward.

Minutes later, Momodu put the game "out of reach", heading home at the far post. The remainder of the game after this turned into a bit of a non event, with both keepers rarely troubled.

There was still time at the end however for Lea Dawson to round the keeper, with his trickling goal bound effort cleared off the line.

Another win for the Reserves, which see's them still chasing silverware in all competitions.

Saturday 22 November 2008
Points shared with Redbridge
Thamesmead Town 1 Redbridge 1

Points were shared as Thamesmead battled well to earn a 1-1 draw against Redbridge.

Lew Woods cancelled out the visitors goal, just after they went ahead prior to the half time break. Read more...

Wednesday 26 November 2008
Mead out of London Cup
Thamesmead Town 0-0 Redbridge (Redbridge win 2-0 AET)

Two extra time goals from Redbridge, saw a battling Thamesmead go out of the London Senior Cup on a chilly Tuesday evening at Bayliss Avenue.

Mead must now concentrate on the league, where they look to pick up points on their travels against Enfield on Saturday.

Thursday 27 November 2008
Thamesmead gain FA Charter status

Thamesmead Town have gained the FA Charter Standard, after months of preparation.

The Charter Standard Scheme is a best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection fo all clubs outside the Football and Premier League.

The accredition now means the club can move forward to provide the best quality standards of coaching and administration for the benefit of players of all ages within the community.

Gaining the standard forms part of an ambitious five year plan, which places the club at the heart of the community, beginning with the development of the £4m redevelopment of Bayliss Avenue to provide sporting and leisure facilities in 2009.

The facilities will enable the club to develop youth teams across all ages as well as providing coaching and working in partnership with local clubs and organisations.

Special thanks must go to Club President, Albert Panting, in preparing the successful application.

Saturday 29 November 2008
Ten man Mead make a point
Enfield Town 2 Thamesmead Town 2

Thamesmead can be proud to gain a point after defending a lead with 10 men at Enfield Town. Read report.