Farnborough OBG FC

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RESULTS

Sunday 24th March 2024

Sunday XI
No fixture
Friendly
Red Vets
Jay Gasson, Paul Tanton
2 - 6
Bellingham Vets
Friendly
Yellow Vets
Dave Rose, Danny Mullins, George Kleanthous (pen.)
3 - 2
Reigate Priory Vets
Selkent Cup One
Semi-final
Colts
John Phillips 3, Harley Lee
4 - 1
Phoenix Sports Pumas
Kent Youth League
U13C
Greenways Aces
0 - 3
Under 13s
Harry Lauder 2, Chaz Favata

Saturday 23rd March 2024

Kent County League
Division 2 West
Stansfeld O&B Club Reserves
4 - 2
First XI
Ed Williamson, Kalum Daini
Queen Mary Cup
Semi-final
Second XI
0 - 3
Sporting Club Beckenham
Saturday Vets
No fixture

FIXTURES

Saturday 30th March 2024

First XI v.
Orpington
Comp:
Kent County League
Division 2 West
Kick off:
2:45
Referee:
Dave Hooker
Second XI v.
No fixture
Saturday Vets v.
To be advised

Sunday 31st March 2024

Sunday XI v.
No fixture
Red Vets v.
No fixture
Yellow Vets v.
Sanatogen Vets
Comp:
Friendly
Kick off:
10:30
Woodside v.
XLP
Comp:
OBDSFL
Division Two
Kick off:
10:30
Colts v.
No fixture
Under 13s v.
No fixture
Under 11s v.
No fixture
Under 8s v.
No fixture

NEWS

Weekend round-up: 23/24 March - Colts reach a cup final!

The First XI's recent poor run continued with a 4-2 defeat away to Stansfeld O&B Club in the league. Ed Williamson and Kalum Daini were on the scoresheet.

The Second XI were beaten 3-0 at home by Sporting Club Beckenham in the semi-finals of the Queen Mary Cup. The two sides will meet again twice more this season, in the league and the final of the Ron Pope Cup, the date of which has still to be arranged.

The Saturday Vets had no game scheduled; however they have been awarded the points from their 1-1 draw away to Warlingham Super Vets who were found to have played an ineligible player. Ben Tomkins' side now find themselves top of a very closely contested table.

The Sunday XI also had a free week but there was action for all our other Sunday sides.

The Red Vets were beaten by a very fit Bellingham Vets at Farrow Fields, going down 6-2. Jay Gasson and Paul Tanton were on target.

The Yellow Vets emerged 3-2 winners over Reigate Priory Vets at home. Dave Rose, Danny Mullins and George Kleanthous found the net. George reported "We came from a goal down twice to win and in a really competitive game against a good football side.".

The Colts reached the final of Selkent Cup One with a convincing 4-1 home win against Phoenix Sports Pumas. John Phillips hit a hat-trick. He seems to relish cup matches, as seven of his season's tally of eight goals have come in cup ties. Harley Lee was the other scorer. The final will be on Saturday 20 April, at a time still to be determined.

The Under 13s had a good 3-0 away league win against Greenways Aces with a double from Harry Lauder taking him to 42 goals for the season. Chaz Favata contributed the other goal.

Dave Edwards stands down

Dave Edwards has decided to stand down as FOBG Sports Club Chairman after more than twenty years in the post. He will remain as Chairman until the club's AGM in November with  Steve Viner deputising for him in meetings. Dave has said that finding the time to devote to FOBG has become increasingly difficult but he will be around to offer advice whenever required. 

The Sports Club handles all the Guild's off-pitch business, including the infrastructure of the ground, utilities contracts etc.

We would like to put on record our thanks and appreciation to Dave for steering us through a busy period for the club, not least the Covid outbreak, and leaving us in such a strong position going forward.

Players Wanted

We are currently looking for players to strengthen our Saturday First XI and Second XI squads.

If you or somemone you know is interested, please email: mailbox@fobgfc.org

Got an injury or niggle?

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Our Social Media

As well as our website, we have an official presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.  In addition, most of our nine teams have their own Twitter accounts.

Follow us on social media:
 
Facebook: fobgfc
 
Instagram: fobgfc
 
Twitter: 
@fobgfc (official, including First XI); 
 
@fobg_reserves (Second XI);
 
@fobg_sunday_1st (Sunday XI);
 
YouTube: FOBGFC Kent.