Presidents Report
For those players and supporters that braved the subzero temperatures and horizontal rain, the trip to Kelly Park was a memorable one. There were some very strong results from undermanned line-ups. Our Div 2 Ladies team destroyed the side formerly above them on the ladder; our U/12s reversed their first round result and showed a powerful form turn around; and our Senior Men were 5 starting players down this week and kept their final chances alive with a brilliant performance taking the full 3 points. Well done those players that stepped up to the challenge.
I also have to mention the gutsy performance from the U16 girls who had to start their game in the height of the storm. A different type of courage girls, well done, and another great victory.
I’m sure those that are attending the annual trivia night this Friday have been reading encyclopaedias and watching old episodes old Sale of the Century in anticipation. It will be a cracking nights entertainment.
This Sunday we are away at Latrobe University grounds to play Diamonds. They are always a fierce rival across all grades.
Come brave the cold again and show your support.
Go Spurs
Brad Howard
President
Albury Hotspurs
Trivia Night
Albury Hotspurs annual Trivia Night
This Friday, July 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Albury Tigers Club Ltd, Wodonga Pl, Albury
First question 7pm
Table of 8 to 10 people
$20 per person
Finger food provided
Please RSVP your table and numbers to Matt Townsend 0410 326 648
Donations for Trivia Night Prizes
Dear Members, Business owners and Friends,
Albury Hotspurs Soccer Club would appreciate any support for prizes for our up-coming Trivia night Friday 19 July.
Your kind donation will greatly add to this fundraising event and we will publicly thank you on the night and via our Facebook, Teamapp, digital newsletter and website. (Please advise if no public appreciation required)
Please pass this on to any person or organisation you feel may be able to assist with donations thank you.
If you can help with this, please contact either;
Event Organiser – Matt Townsend 0410 326 648
Club President – Brad Howard 0413 994 177
https://www.facebook.com/events/2298168407088303/
All Abilities
COME and TRY
Invitation to All to join us for an introduction to All Ability Soccer/Football
Dates:
- 23 June, successfully completed. See the Facebook video here.
- 28 July
- 11 August
Time: 1pm-2pm
Where: Lambert Park Sth Albury
Registration: Free
Please register online and select “All Ability”
How to register
Sausage Sizzle for all players after
Gold coin donation welcome
For more information please,
Contact: Aidan Kilroy 0410 676 282
Or email Hotspurs Secretary
Cadbury Chocolate fundraiser
Cadbury Chocolate fundraiser.
The boxes are worth $60
Please return the money no later than Sunday 28 July (home game v Myrtleford)
Please return all monies to the fundraising committee on Saturdays or Sundays to Robert Tuksar, Narelle Tuksar, Fiona Smith, Brad Howard or Olivia Howard.
$150 cash prize to the family who sells the most
Flex Out Physiotherapy
Associated sports club program and Triage
Triage will begin Monday’s from 5pm-6pm. There is no need to book but it would be handy to phone through beforehand to let the admin girls know who is coming.
Draw
Sunday 21 July,
This Sunday we travel to Latrobe to face Diamonds for Round 17 AWFA 2019.
Ground 1
- 8:30am 16 Boys
- 9:55am Div.3 Women
- 11:20am Over 35s
- 1:10pm Div.2 Men
- 3:00pm Div.1 Men
Ground 2
- 8:30am 12 Boys
- 9:30am Div.2 Women
- 10:55am 13 Boys
- 12:05pm 14 Boys
- 1:15pm 12 Girls
- 2:15pm 14 Girls
Ground 3
- 3:30pm 16 Girls v TCW
DUTY TEAM
*The next duty team for Sunday 28 July is the Div.2 Men’s team.
Download Roster Sheet.
Please be at the ground 1 hour before the first game kicks-off to help set up both fields. Help throughout the day in the canteen and on the BBQ is also required thank you.
2019 Draws
Full Draws can be found on our website with links to venues, Home ground Duty Team and a printable PDF
General Club Draw
16 Girls Draw
12 Girls Draw
NO SMOKING PLEASE
Please be aware there is to be No smoking in spectator areas at public sports grounds.
See fact sheet.
Miniroos
Draw
Round 11, Saturday 6 July
Reminder, No Miniroos training over school holidays. Training will resume Tuesday 23 July 5-6pm.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support with the BBQ and grounds setup and pack up last Saturday. #GoSpurs
Please check updates on Teamapp, Facebook and our website.
Training Tuesday’s
@ Aloysius Park, South Albury
5-6pm Every Tuesday, except NSW school holidays.
Notification on Teamapp.
For more information please call;
- Aidan Kilroy – 0410 676 282
- Wayne Davies – 0477 872 410
2018-2019 MAJOR SPONSOR
Brady’s Railway Hotel
Club Sponsors
Remember to let John Irvine or Simon Baker know you’re from Hotspurs when purchasing you next vehicle, the club benefit with bonus sponsorship and they will make sure you get the best available deal.
CLUB SHOP
Limited stocks available (see below) Shop updated with all the new garments including the highly sort after Hawaiian Shirt. GO TO SHOP
Made to order CUT OFF date 28 July.
STOCK CLUB WEAR
Please email if you are interested in purchasing any of the below (limited) stock items.
Purchase/Delivery can be arranged through Kelvin via email.
Jackets $35
- Men’s XS(2), S(3), 2XL(1), 3XL(1).
- Ladies, L8(1), L10(1).
- Kids, K14(1).
Polos $30
- Men’s, S(2), 3XL(1).
- Ladies,
- Kids, K6(1), K8(2), K10(2), K12(1), K14(1), K16(1).
Caps (WOW Trucker cap) $15
Scarves $20
Neck Tie $25
Junior Encouragement Awards
We are currently seeking interest from the current and new businesses who would like to supply/support our junior members with awards for this season 2019.
We would like to thank and acknowledge these businesses for their support.
Match Reports
Div.1 Men v Twin City won 2 – 1
The Senior Men continued their improved form to record an excellent win at Kelly Park. This was a good team performance with all players contributing greatly on the day. Luke Dahl was a standout by getting a brace of goals.The defence of Harry Maher, Manny, Paul Kinning and Will Clifton were really strong but they were assisted by all team members who were willing to work hard to pressure the opposition when they were in possession. Well done and lets continue to keep our standards at a high level.
Div.2 Men v Twin City lost 1 – 8
We knew Twin City were going to be hard to stop on their home soil and this proved to be true. Unfortunately, they just simply were able to put the ball in the back of the net easier than we could. We created a number of chances and had a missed penalty again and we continued to fight hard until the final whistle. Thank you again to the young brigade for filling in, Townie for taking the team until half time and it was nice to have Zac back again in goals. This weekend see us playing a Diamonds team that is one position higher than us on the ladder in a must win encounter.
Div.2 Women
Over 35s v Twin City lost 0 – 7
Unfortunately Sundays match showed us how far we are away from the top teams. As they had done in our previous encounter, Twin City just kept on coming in attack and were scoring at ease through a mix of great goals and poor goal keeping. Unfortunately, try as we did, we really didn’t force their keeper into any meaningful saves. In saying that, we did work hard for the whole match, thanks to Loz for playing when he probably shouldn’t have, Whitedog for moving things around to get to the game, Kel for running the line / Subs and hopefully our season has been derailed with the injury to the enigmatic Wildhinio. Our next game is against a fired up Diamonds who will be looking for revenge after our win in the first half of the year.
Div.3 Men
16 Boys
16 Girls v Twin City won 5 – 2
The 16 Girls were missing a few from their regular line up but went into the game with confidence. The girls made every effort to be first to the ball the whole game, made smart passes in the wet weather and kept pressing in attack. They were rewarded with 5 spectacular goals, which included a hat trick from Ruby. It was great to have Ava this week who provided strength and guidance in defense and attack, special mentions go to Hayley who was strong in defense and first to the ball every time and Elyse who showed great control of the ball when moving the ball out of the backline.
14 Boys
14 Girls
13 Boys v Twin City drew 3 – 3
Im not sure if it was the subzero temps, or the fact that we were playing someone we dominated last time, we just didn’t come to play today. We were missing star players Alonso and Keely, which meant our centre back Lenny had to play in the middle with Cooper, both of which had already played big games just prior in the 12s.
Charlie played a great game, filling in for the absent John. Thanks Charlie.
Ruby and Daisy had their usually solid performances, with Ruby scoring a brace and Daisy covering numerous positions.
Everyone suffered under the cold conditions, and we know we can perform far better than this and will step up this week against Diamonds.
Goals: Ruby x2, OG
12 Boys v Twin City won 1 – 0
The boys had their training this week in Shepparton at the Maccas Cup. They played against the Shepparton and Bendigo Rep squads as well as a Shepparton Club team. Smaller fields, bigger opposition, faster passing, and little banter and comradery on the bus.
I reckon it was the perfect preparation for Twin City, who beat us in the first round and were in line to push for the league title. That dream was all but snuffed out in what I believe to be one our better performances of the year. Will Hale really dominated in left midfield cracking the only goal of the game, with help from the Carl and Cooper setting up a lot of play. Wildy was put in left back in Sams absence and put in a steller performance with nothing getting past. Nick was also solid down the right side.
If we keep stringing these great performances together, we may be able to push deep into the finals.
Goal: Will Hale
Awards: Will Hale, Elisha Wild
12 Girls
Match reports and newsletter information
Please email all match reports, photos and Hotspurs news to info@alburyhotspurs.com.au by Tuesday morning at 9am.
