Northern Star White 7 - 1 Hampton

Nobody said it would be easy! Hampton came up against a well organised and physical Northern Star White side at their impressive facility at the Focus Centre in Dogsthorpe. Before the defence had a chance to blink they were two goals down and Northern Star kept the pressure on all match..

Hampton adjusted eventually and stemmed the flow, keeping the score down to 4-0 at half-time and gave a better account of themselves in the second-half. Dylan capping a fine performance with a good goal. He worked his way from the right wing half-way all the way to the box where his shot found it's way into the net.

Next match is at home on the 14th October against Gunthorpe Harriers Navy. And I always thought Gunthorpe was landlocked. Change from the old routine - no pictures this week - a highlights video instead. Familiar music for the dads. Man of the match chooses the music from now on..

Hampton 1 - 0 Feeder

There you have it .. no pics this week as the rain would have out Mrs Mulkern's camera in peril. William scored in the second half from a very unlikely effort that probably deceived the keeper into thinking it wasn't really a shot until was almost in. Hampton had the best of it overall and should have had a few more against a side that lost 13-1 last week. Alex named man of the match.

Best of 2011-12

A selection of some of the best shots from last season..

  

Hampton 2 - 6 Wasps

So the new season begins and so does this blog which is kindly supported by the Mulkern family because it is their camera that they kindly let me use.

Well the Whites have changed their name to the Blues but began the season playing in white today. Everyone knows this season wouldn't be easy with bigger pitches, offside rules and better teams to contend with but the boys did well despite the scoreline which flattered their opponents. William opened the scoring in the first half before Thorney equalised and scored again quickly to make it 2-1 at the break. 

William struck again in the second half to level the scores before Wasps showed the Blues (Formerly Whites, in white for the very first time rather than their normal blue) how its done and scored four more times before the final whistle.

Here  are the team warming up for their first match with the assistant coach.



William looking happy before kick off



As is customary for young englishmen at sporting occassions .. the Mobot!



Introducing new signing Harris! Thwack!

And another new face - this time is Dylan .. budoooosh!



An old young face this time - its another Dylan - schmaaaaack!



Ben and Dylan looking calm and relaxed prior to kick-off

Listen very carefully .. I shall say zis only once (a week) 

Another new face - its Harris' flag waving Dad, Craig.



He knows the drill .. kick back .. relax ... and scream abuse at the referee

It's kick off time and Tom keeps a close watch on the air ball.

Dylan clears his lines



Offside rule applies now ... no more goal hanging for the lads .. shame

Will gives Thorney some early pressure

Thomas looks like a pro  ..

Reece takes the full blast from a clearance and struggles to stay on his feet

William gets his first chance and put this one wide

Gets his second chance and puts away Hampton's first goal of the season. Keeper maybe should have kept it out.

Game comes alive not and Wasps equalise through Jazleigh (classmate of the Vale contingent of the side)

Alex keeps it safe

Alex takes cover from a cannon blaster!

Will gets the his, the teams, and the season's second goal to make it 2-2

And shares the joy with Ben

Ben chases down the ball 

Penalty shout denied here .. keep and defender beat and will taken out ..

Thorney take advantage and make it 3-2

Harris good with his head makes sure the danger is cleared

Lucas charges to the ball .. 

The final score was 6-2 but do we let that get us down? Dami says No!

See you next week Tom! 

Victorious Whites Celebrate Successful Season

At the Hampton FC Presentation at Peterborough's London Road Stadium, the team let off some steam after a successful first season in which the boys clinched promotion and scored the most goals in their division. 

At the Cresset for the Peterborough and District Junior Alliance presentation this time, the boys hold aloft their runners-up trophies after being treated to an eye-popping performance by Jessie J, Pixie Lott and Lady Gaga sing-a-likes.  

Next post before the new season starts will be collection of the best snaps of the year. Let me know your favorites by email to andypalmer177@hotmail.com or in the comments and I'll add them in.

Hampton FC Club House Ransacked .. Can You Help?

Hampton FC officials are calling for help and information today after the Beaumont Way clubhouse was ransacked on Friday night. Club Secretary, Claire Gore, revealed the theft of a large TV and extensive damage to the kitchen and HCSA (Hampton Community Sports Association) room. The repair bill will run into thousands of pounds.

Claire said: "So many people have worked hard to put that room together for the football and the running clubs. If people hear anything then please email me. My address is secretary@hampton-fc.co.uk or contact the Police or Crimestoppers in confidence."

The Police can be contacted on 101 and Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Farcet 0 - 12 Hampton (Promoted)

The Whites put 12 goals past bottom side Farcet this morning and put the result of a season's effort beyond doubt. Should the Whites have lost today, the final promotion spot would have been snatched away but as it was, for one last time in this campaign, the Whites got their shooting boots on and recorded their most emphatic victory yet.

Any fear that Hampton may not come away with the promotion prize today were quickly allayed. Barely minutes from kick-off Bradley aimed a low curling left foot effort round a crowd of players and the keeper for the first. Then Cameron struck gold with a trademark drive moments later before Dami made it three with a classy finish. William grabbed two and Bradley one more to make it 6-0 at half-time.

The second half bought no rest-bite for the honest Farcet defence. Not necessarily in this order but Cameron got his second, Dylan found the net, Thomas smashed in a brilliant effort and Dami and William both completed their hat-tricks to complete the rout. A fine performance to cap a fine season. 

At the full-time whistle, Coach Glen and his squad of smiling boys enjoyed their moment of sporting achievement in the Fenland sunshine. After more than 1,100 minutes of action, the Whites had achieved (if the Goldstraw grapevine is to be believed) the honour of being the first side to gain promotion in their maiden season. The boys scored an incredible 98 goals in the league (more than anyone else), at an average of 4.5 per game. That would not have been possible without the battling midfield that so regularly translated defensive action into attacking opportunity. The defenders and keeper Lucas, so often put under pressure this year, kept an impressive eight clean sheets.

Coach Glen said: " Second place for the season is really good. All the boys have trained hard and worked hard as a team to get the results they got, losing just a few games has also helped to get everyone working as a team and after today we are just looking forward to next season with ambition."

Within seconds of kick off - Bradley put the home side under pressure!

Then curls one towards the bottom corner. 1-0! 

Dam buster! Dami gets a goal! This one for three nil!

Dami levitates past an oppoonent

Cameron shows agility to as Dylan sprints forward

Whoop! There it is! Chakalaka! Bradley wallops his second and by this time, I was losing count..

Controlled Cameron

Cameron beats the keeper with power .. 

Dami sets up William for his first and Hampton's er, fourth or fifth. 

You say jump we say how high?

Dylan battles 

An incredibly powerful vacuum cleaner sucks the ball, goalkeeper and defenders into the net for William's second.

The traditional half-time shout-and-bounce

Farcet's cat. He don't care what anyone thinks so he'll walk on the pitch when we wants.

Couple of Lucas pics coming up .. 

He's a confident keeper.

Ben shoots narrowly over the bar

Thomas goes up-front for a change and bags a goal.

There's people on the pitch .. they think it's all over .. 

It is now! Dylan drills it home for his goal.. probably goal number 8 or something. I should have bought my notepad.

Head down, Dylan drives forward. 

Ring a ring a roses .. William clears

Thomas moments before his goal. He turns and unleashed the Mash smash

Boom boom shake shake the room .. tick tick tick tick Boom. Dami winds up another..

Dylan shares a moment with post. 

Lucas keeps another clean sheet today .. 

oooh! Dinis almost gets on the score sheet. 

 Dami jinks .. Keeper sinks

Thats another goal methinks! Happy hat-trick lad!

Bradley menaced the opposition all match long .. 

Never give up! Ben chases till the end ..

Cam slam! Keeper gets his mitts to this one though.. boo!

On the boncey putt! Dinis gets a head to it 

William gets his third hat-trick of the season and 20th of the campaign

Dami, Dylan, Lucas, Thomas and William begin to celebrate

Glen delivers his final post-match address of the season to an excited audience

Hello! Guess what? You're going up!

Most of the 2011-12 Promotion Winning Hampton Whites. (Jamie, Alex, Reece unavailable today)