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After the dismal weather which had called off a lot of fixtures the week before, it was great to enjoy the return of the sunshine and to get back out on the pitches.
After the dismal weather which had called off a lot of fixtures the week before, it was great to enjoy the return of the sunshine and to get back out on the pitches.
Pilgrims' Parents v Western School Parents 2-5
The new fixture on the list this season posed an unknown quantity. Alarm bells should have rung when prior to the match the opposition stated they practise twice a week.
The match started well for Pilgrims' with an early lead via an Alex Gulliford header from a corner. Western’s preparation started to show and their short passing game had Pilgrims' chasing the ball in midfield. Two goals were conceded in the first half. The second half was a similar affair, Pilgrims' struggled to string passes together and create chances. Three further goals were conceded before an excellent consolation goal from Maxim Crewe. A humorous moment was a rugby tackle from David Hartwright on the Western captain; David harking back to his rugby roots was made all the more amusing when their captain confessed that he had undergone surgery under David’s care a few months before!
Gorav Datta (Pilgrims' parent)
Friday 16 November was the occasion of the first round of the Set cross country competition. Conditions were excellent - no wind, no chill and gently spongy underfoot – and the boys were fit.
The soccer season finished with matches against Papplewick and Farleigh. Papplewick was a tough but worthwhile fixture with victories for the 2nds, 4ths and Foals Maguire. The 1sts drew and we had some narrow defeats.
This was another fantastically close match, as two Pilgrims' sides battled against each other.
I hope you had a fantastic and, dare I say it, active half-term. The wet weather has been doggedly persistent of late but thankfully it hasn’t been affecting us much. I have just recovered from a World Cup final defeat - but what a defining performance in the semi-final against the mighty All Blacks.
Eleven eager boys in the sailing team hit the high seas on Wednesday for their autumn regatta, shared this year with sailors from nearby Prince’s Mead. After a packed lunch and a briefing from chief instructor Jazz, everyone piled into the safety boats for a lift out to their Qubas which were ready rigged and on moorings, before being towed out to the race area off Weston Shore.
Neat teamwork from our sailors on the water this week.
Welcome back to a new term of Pilgrims’ sport!