Single Goal Seperates The Sides

Tuesday 29th September 2009

Holmesdale lost out in their home fixture against Erith and Belvedere in a 1-2 defeat.

Sam May scored for the homeside in the second half from a header when the visitors had already gone ahead.

With the score at 1-1 it was Erith and Belvedere who found the winner and took away three points.

Youth Team Share The Points

Tuesday 29th September 2009

Holmesdale Under 18's travelled to East Grinstead U18's and came away with a points after neither side could find a goal.

The Youth Team move into 3rd position in the Southern Youth League South Division.

Points Split At The Wells

Saturday 26th September 2009

Holmesdale earned a draw against Tunbridge Wells after Jason Thompson cancelled out a Tommy Fuller opener just before half time.

With no goals scored in the second half Holmesdale come away from The Culverden Stadium with a point.

Holmesdale entertain Norton Sports at Oakley Road on Saturday afternoon at 3:00PM.

2's Lose Out At Town

Saturday 26th September 2009

Holmesdale's Second XI lost out as they travelled to Ashford Town in a 3-1 defeat.

Holmesdale's goal was courtesy of Sean Brown who scored a hat trick the previous week in the 2's First Round game in the Blu3 Divisions 1 and 2 Cup.

The Reserve's return to home soil on Tuesday evening when they entertain Erith and Belvedere.

Three's Suffer Memorial Trophy Defeat

Saturday 26th September 2009

Holmesdale's Third Team were unfortunate to lose out Barnet Wood in a 2-1 defeat in the Ron Pope Memorial Trophy Round 1.

The Three's move to League action on Saturday 3rd October when they entertain O.P.K.

Youth Team Victory

Wednesday 23rd September 2009

Holmesdale Under 18's travelled to Redhill and came away with three points after winning 2-3 to hold onto 4th place in the league.

The goal scorers on the night were Jamie Beveridge, Bobby Connolly and Connie Atille.

The Youth Team travel to East Grinstead for their next fixture on Tuesday 29th September at 7:45PM

Town Take The Points

Tuesday 22nd September 2009

Seven goals, including a penalty for either side made for an entertaining fixture under the floodlights of Oakley Road.

The visitor's Billy Shinners opened the scoring after 20 minutes and then a goal from the home side's Dan Moody 9 minutes later made it 1-1 at the break.

It was Town who took the lead 2 minutes into the second half through Joe Minter before Austin Garcheru pulled Holmesdale back into the game a minute later to 2-2.

Sevenoaks were awarded a penalty after the ball struck Frank Bunani's arm which was converted by Chris Walker.

A further goal from Shinner's just 2 minutes later gave the visitors a 2-4 lead.

The Daler's pulled back a third 3 minutes from time when Tony Atkin's scored from the rebound after Sean Funnell had saved his first effort from the spot.

Tennants On Top In Oakley Road Derby

Saturday 19th September 2009

The first ever Oakley Road Derby was to be a close battle between the Landlords and tennants that required 120 minutes to reach its conclusion.

Holmesdale took an early lead when May put the home side in front after just 3 minutes.

The Borough's Danny Hunt equalised on 67 minutes which was to bring the score to 1-1 after 90 minutes.

It wasn't until the second period of extra time when Hunt made it 1-2 to see Greenwich Borough through to the First Round where they will travel to Eastbourne United.

Holmesdale's focus returns to the League on Tuesday evening when they entertain 14th placed Sevenoaks Town at 7:45PM.

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Hat Trick Secures 1st Round Victory

Saturday 19th September 2009

Holmesdale's 2nd XI secured victory in their first fixture in the Blu3 Divisions 1 and 2 Cup.

A Sean Brown Hat Trick and a forth from Louie Dean secured The Daler's a 3-4 victory.

Holmesdale go on to face either Deal Town or Chatham Town in the Second Round .

Cup Loss For Threes

Saturday 19th September 2009

Holmesdale's 3rd Team took to the field for this first game of the year in the KCFA Junior Cup Group A Preliminary Round at Lanes End (KCFL).

Holmesdale lost the match 6-2.

The Weekend Ahead

Friday 18th September 2009

Holmesdale Vs Greenwich Borough, Saturday 19th September 3:00PM, Oakley Road.

We go into this FA Vase game against Greenwich Borough on the back of a good win against Corinthians. We won't get carried away with this win, but a clean sheet and both strikers scoring and playing another 90 minutes together will help them build a relationship.

We know we will have to be at our best to get anything out of this game, because we all know what a good job Steve and Co have done with The Borough.

Like most teams at the start of the season it takes time to build, and although we have kept most of last years team, we have added and improved I feel.

I do believe the squad is nearly there and all we need now is games to gel and hopefully pick up some points along the way.

I also feel like Borough, that we do try and play the right way, and that is very important.

Billy Hughes - First Team Manager

Corinthian Swept Aside In Convincing Victory

Tuesday 15th September 2009

Holmesdale responded to their weekend home defeat against local rivals Beckenham Town with an impressive 0-6 victory at newcomers Corinthian.

The deadlock was broken just before the close of the first half with Tony Atkins putting the visitors ahead on 44 minutes.

Holmesdale quickly extended their lead in the start of the second half to 0-3 with two further goals from AJ Morrison and Austin Cacheru inside a 10 minute period.

Three more goals from Frank Bunani, Tony Atkins and substitue Adam Greenway completed the victory and lifted Holmesdale to seventh in the league table.

Join us at Oakley Road on Saturday afternoon when it's the battle of the Landlords vs The Tennants as Holmesdale take on Greenwich Borough in the FA Vase. Kick off 3:00PM.

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First Home Game For Under 18's

Tuesday 15th September 2009

Goals from Ryan Laflin and Des O'Flynn weren't enough to give Holmesdale's Under 18's a victory in their first home game at Oakley Road.

After the 90 minutes Crawley took the points with a 2-3 win.

Beckenham On Top in Local Derby

Saturday 12th September 2009

Beckenham Town held onto their third place position with a 1-2 win at Oakley Road.

Nick Curran opened the scoring for the visiting side in the first half with a goal in the 27th minute.

Beckenham again found the Holmesdale goal 11 minutes into the second half through Durrand Jemmott to double the lead.

Former Beckenham Striker Tony Atkins pulled The Daler's back into the game after 61 minutes, and a saved penalty at the other end stopped Beckenham increasing their lead.

After 90 minutes it was Beckenham who took the 3 points with a 1-2 win.

Holmesdale continue in the League on Tuesday evening when they travel to newcomers Corinthian.

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The Weekend Ahead

Thursday 10th September 2009

It's back to League action this weekend after the distraction of The FA Cup and The FA Vase.

In the FA Cup we were all disappointed with our performance against Badshot Lea who came here really fired up, and didn't give us a minute on the ball. We have enough quality to handle that usually, but we didn't on the day, so well done and good luck to them in the next round.

The following week we kicked off in The Vase away to Feltham and from the warm up Jim and I could tell that everyone was up for this game and wanted to put on a display and get back to winning ways. We won the game 1-5 and at times we looked brilliant and our movement and work rate was excellent.

On Saturday we welcome a team that I know a lot about in Beckenham Town as I was there as skipper and as Assistant Manager. They have changed most of the successful team we had back then, but there are still a few players there who I know well.

I watched their game last week and was impressed, and I'm sure they will come here fired up after there recent results and be ready to give us a game. We have been busy working hard both on and off the field and with new signings and players coming back from injury we will have a strong squad to choose from, so I think it will be good close game, but hopefully the points will come our way.

Billy Hughes - First Team Manager

Cray Take The Points At Oakley Road

Tuesday 8th September 2009

Holmesdale's Second XI lost out in a closely fought battle with Cray Wanderers at Oakley Road.

It took 71 minutes to break the deadlock with Holmesdale's Sean Brown opening the scoring to put the home side ahead.

Cray's Ed Appiah equalised 3 minutes later with Mo Conteh securing the visitors the three points 5 minutes from time.

The 2's are now rested until Saturday 19th September when they travel to Lordswood for the Blu3 Division 1 and 2 Cup First Round.

Impressive Vase Victory

Sunday 6th September 2009

Holmesdale responded to last weeks FA Cup exit with a convincing win over Combined Counties side Feltham in The FA Vase.

Daniel Moody opened the scoring after just 4 minutes with Stephen May making it two after 39 minutes.

Feltham's George Sigamoney responded just before the half on 44 minutes.

The second period was all Holmesdale's with Badar Mohamed securing a brace on 53 and 86 minutes.

The final goal of the game was courtesy of a Feltham own goal.

The impressive 1-5 win sees Holmesdale through to the 2nd Round Qualifying where they will play groundsharers Greenwich Borough on Saturday 19th September at Oakley Road.

Holmesdale's 1-5 victory gained the team a mention on the official FA Website. The FA

See photos from the match taken by Photographer Simon Roe on his website Simon Roe Photography

Holmesdale U18's

Saturday 5th September 2009

Holmesdale FC would like to welcome to the club their new Under 18's Team.

Holmesdale U18's will play in the Southern Youth League Southern Division and are managed by John Egan and Assistant Manager Andy Riley. Club Secretary is Janet Davies.

John Egan has been running a junior side for 9 years, winning the Surrey County Cup 4 years running, followed by the London Cup in 2008. He has also won the Surrey Youth League (Formerly West Surrey Boys League) on several occasions and been runner up three times.

Holmesdale U18 took to the field on Thursday night against Oakwood in their first game of the season, winning 0-4.

Holmesdale goals came from Zak Guest, Connie Atille, Ryan Laflin and Ray Schifano.

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