AFC Dads

Our first match was an away trip to Barking Football Club to play Hornchurch FC, they are a cricket team that set up a football team to raise money for good causes. Jim Lafferty made history by scoring the first-ever Dads goal, he headed home a beautiful cross from Dan Franklyn from the right wing, a great finish, by a great guy. Charlie scored the second goal from the penalty spot after Dan was brought down in the box, he calmly slotted it away to finish the game 6-2 to our hosts. The whole team put in a great performance and should be very proud of themselves. Thank you to everyone that night who braved the cold to watch us, onto the next. 

Our Dads played their first ever tournament over at Tonbridge Angels FC. This tournament is run by Forever Finley FC, they are a football team playing in the memory of children they have very sadly lost at a young age, a wonderful bunch playing for a very special cause. The team did themselves proud, played 4 matches drew one and lost three, the games were very close with not a lot in them. Kev and Ben ran the defence like a well oiled machine helped by the incredible Richard and Lilly (Kev's daughter),Ollie ran the midfield and never stopped running. Dan had a surprising role in goal for a match and a half until injury ruled him out of the sticks and the ever youthful Michael retook his place. over all it was a wonderful day played in the correct manner, we couldn't be prouder of the team and the amazing support we took with us. Many Thanks goes to Jack from Forever Finley FC for inviting us to such an amazing day, we cant wait for next year.