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There's no CTWFC 70s squad photograph, so here's an image of our new flag. We played the last series of games in the GFA 70s league in glorious sunshine, which made a pleasant change. However, what didn't change was our ability to take the chances we created and to convert more opportunities into goals. We drew 0 v 0 with each of Exeter Strollers, Bristol Utd and WSM  (which was a friendly) , and 1 v 1 with Bournemouth. We finished in 4th place in a league of 10, and since both Bournemouth and WSM finished above us, we can at least claim to have got something out of two well-established and organised teams in the league. We only lost two matches from the eighteen we played, which was the lowest number of defeats other than the eventual winners - Keynsham Town A, who lost just one match - to CTWFC earlier in the season. Nevertheless, we were the draw specialists with twelve of our eighteen games ending honours even. Our aim next season must be to turn at least half of thos...

Not much to see here, no photograph, no matchday report... come back next month. However, if you would like to know all the results from all the games in this penultimate matchday, click here .                                                                                                                                                              Contributors: NONE www.askomnium.co.uk _______________ << HOME

Charlie N, Phil C, Graham N, Steve K. Dave W, Richard G, Perry K. Calne Town WFC 70s played their latest games in the GFA WFL in appalling weather conditions at Almondsbury, with heavy rain and high winds, not to mention the cold, making difficult playing conditions. Thank you Storm  Éowyn. We welcomed Steve K to our ranks in the January transfer window, whilst Perry was able to step up as the one youth player (i.e. Over 65 but under 70) we are allowed. We kicked off versus Merthyr who had beaten us in the first round of games, and with both sides finding the playing conditions far from ideal, a 0 v 0 draw was the eventual outcome, with Charlie making an excellent penalty save following the team collecting four running offences ( We were only trying to keep warm of course!). Next up were Exeter Strollers. The same referee continued to ping players for running, albeit we kept it to three offences this time. Two of these resulted from Perry "scoring" goals which were ...

After a disappointing first series of games which saw us sit in 8th place of 10 at that point, CTWFC Over 70s had a much better set of results in today's fixtures.  First up were WSM, who started the day on top of the league having not lost a game in the first round of matches. We beat them 1 v 0 with a powerful shot from Mel, and played really well in order to hang on to that lead.  We then met Bristol United. In the first half we were all over them but just could not score, whilst Bristol didn't even manage a shot. We even conspired to miss a penalty. In the second half, two mistakes opened the door for them and they took both opportunities and ended up winning 2 v 0. Very disappointing. However, we bounced straight back in game 3 against a Bournemouth team who started the day in 3rd place, and featured three England players in their line up. Another cracking shot from Mel, followed by digging in defensively to hold the lead - aided and abetted by our post and the crossbar, ...

Dave H, Charlie N, Mell M, Laurence E. Abbi H, Graham N, Richard G, Alan B. Although we won this league two years ago with most of the players in this photo, the standard of the other teams has improved significantly. And today we did play three teams that inflicted losses on us last year. First up we played a very strong Weston Super Mare team. Feisty game, and their attack would have given Shergar a good gallop to keep up. We drew 2 v 2 with two fine equalisers from Mel, the first assisted by Graham winning the ball in midfield, and the second assisted by Dave who dispossessed their winger and threaded the ball through to Mel leaving him with just the goalkeeper to beat - which he did with aplomb. We felt pleased with the overall performance and the result. Lots of good interplay work, although we did leave some gaps for them to exploit. Next up Methyr. A good side who were cohesive, controlled the game and beat us 1 v 0. Then Keynsham A, where perhaps we could/should have squeezed ...

In spite of a good 2023/24 season overall, Calne 70s didn't manage to retain their 2022/24 title.  Fine margins and 'Ifs, Buts, and Maybes', this may have hinged on a strike-less penultimate game day on 7 March: Calne Town   0 v 0  Bournemouth WF Weston Super Mare  1 v 0  Calne Town Merthyr Town  0 v 0  Calne Town Exeter Strollers  1 v 0  Calne Town The final game day on 28 March saw the goals flow back, but... maybe... if only...  Calne Town   0 v 0  Abbeymead Rovers Cirencester Phoenix  0 v 3   Calne Town Clevedon Town  0 v 1   Calne Town Keynsham Town Y&B  0 v 1   Calne Town We go again next season... a little older, a little wiser.  Well done and thank you, to all the Calne Town 70s players, the referees and the organisers, and congratulations to this year's Champions, Bournemouth WF.  For all 70s results,  CLICK HERE . ⚫ 🟢 _______________ << HOME

This latest visit to Almondsbury saw a good set of results for the 70s who keep on truckin' in the quest to retain the title:  Abbeymead Rovers 0 v 2 CTWFC 70s CTWFC 70s 1 v 0 Bristol Utd. 70s CTWFC 70s 2 v 0 Clevedon Town  Keynsham Town Orange 0 v 0 CTWFC 70s There was very little movement in terms of standings but CTWFC move two points closer to leaders Keynsham Town Orange and level on points with Bournmouth WF. So, going into the last two rounds of games puts us in a very good position to cross the finish line ahead of the competition... again!!   For all team results CLICK HERE.

  Terry P, Laurence E, Charlie N, Graham N. Andy G, Alan B, Abbi H. The 70s defence of their GFAWFL 2022/23 title kicked-off on 26 October with 3 draws and a win and continued on 7 December with... another 3 draws and a win! This leaves the 70s in a great position and once they get their eye in, the goals will come and the challenge of retaining their status of 'Champions' could easily be met.  CTWFC 7/12 RESULTS (squad shown above) CTWFC 70s 1 v 0 Weston Super Mare AFC CTWFC 70s 0 v 0 Merthyr Town CTWFC 70s 0 v 0 Keynsham Town Yellow & Blue CTWFC 70s 1 v 1 Keynsham Town Orange CTWFC 26/10 RESULTS  CTWFC 70s 0 v 0 Exeter Strollers CTWFC 70s 0 v 0 Cirencester Phoenix CTWFC 70s 1 v 0 Bristol Utd. 70s CTWFC 70s 0 v 0 Bournemouth WF For full results CLICK HERE The upcoming match-days are scheduled for 18 January, 8 February and 7 March, all Thursdays.  

Like a long-distance runner sneaking up the inside as the leaders watch each other, Calne Town scored a late goal in the last match of the 2022/23 season- and snatched the league title away from the long-term leaders. Back Row: Nick S, Jim C, Paul R, Charlie N, Laurence E Front Row: Graham N, Alan B, Richard G CHAMPIONS Having entered the competition late on the withdrawal of another team, Calne were always playing catch-up. But, after matches in November, January and February, Calne were respectably placed after 4 wins and 8 draws.  The last round on 22 March saw tight victories against two leading teams, Weston and Bristol. A win in the last match was vital to retain any hope of winning the league. With two leading teams cancelling each other out in a scoreless draw, we needed a goal against Keynsham B in a game we completely dominated. In the closing minutes, Richard G seized on a...