The Fletcher Cup

boys travelled to Ellis Park to play Roslyn Weary and in the end were outplayed finishing 4 nil down.They just didn’t seem to spark from the beginning. The team needs to understand that consistent and productive time on the practice pitch is what has led to our successes in the past and it needs to start happening now for us to contest this season. POD to young gun keeper Liam Whittaker, a shining example of hard work paying dividends.
Richard and his 3rds

were at Tonga against a very good an experienced Caversham side. We didn’t really feel we were in the game in the first half. The second half was much better and on a lucky day may have stolen a point. POD to Josh Brommel. Final score 0-1
The 4ths

meet a much faster and fitter Varsity side at Logan Park and were on the receiving end of a 6 nil loss. It could have been much worse if not for the acrobatics of Player of the Day Keeper Jason Little. Take a lesson from Thursday nights training!!
Moosie and the Gerries

side lost 14-1 to Northern at Forrester. POD and tech goal scorer was German prodigy Devan Boje. It might pay to find some German resilience at the back Moose!! Good to see Craig at Am I fit this week working out strengthen the back at 6.00am 3 times this week, long may it continue. How is the Peppermint Tea?.
The Might Colts

met their match in the Roslyn Wakari Stallions in the only game at home for tech this week. Roslyn are a good side and deserved their 3 nil victory in game played in good spirits. Pete McCall was great in goals and a man of the match performance from Chris ‘Spongy’ Whelan. Wade disappeared at halftime leaving us with just 11 but he must of gone with Craig also as he has been beefing it up with Tim Reba at Am I fit this week also
A very short and concise report from LT on the Frotters game against GI at Sunnyvale, they lost 1-2 with goal ace Steve Dunn netting again. Player of the Day was Phil Craig. Fishing is a new topic of conversation for this team this year but no fish has been seen in the Culling Lounge as yet????.

The Premier girls

faced perennial foes Roslyn at the Caledonian on Sunday. Weather Gods not playing fair, would have been dryer at Moana. The game wasn’t a glowing advertisement for football but as the players adapted to the conditions both sides began to play structured football. Tech playing into the weather were defending a lot but were able to launch a few attacks of their own. Although a Roslyn shot hit the upright, we were able to repel them. Some hard running forced a Roslyn mistake and Chelsea capitalised to give us a 1 lead at halftime and a second half with the weather at our backs to come.Now whether the game should have preceded in the tough conditions is debate for another day, but to call it off at halftime with no change in conditions is hard to fathom, hard to believe no one was influenced, only one team happy about this. Roslyn have dodged one here.
Rob and his Premier Diamonds

played Northern at Culling, trying to get their first win of the season. Up 2 nil, the girls let the game slip and finished 3-2 down in a game completed in trying conditions. POD was the ever reliable Tabitha Seaton who scored both Tech goals.Culling Park stood up well to the weather conditions.
The Swans ventured out to Sunnyvale to play GI Gold in pursuit of their first win for the season and this they did. Conditions suited the Swans not quite growing webbed feet but 2 goals past the Green Island Keeper to win 2-1. Well done the Swans.

Forsyth Barr Stadium has been offered by DVML/DCC to Premier Football for the weekend of the 18th and 25th May. Unfortunately our Senior Men have missed out on the opportunity to play at the Stadium but the Premier Woman and the Premier Diamonds have both been awarded to play their respective fixtures on those weekends.

Saturday 18th May Roslyn versus Tech Diamonds 12.45pm

Saturday 25th May Woman’s Knockout Cup Tech Prems versus Queenstown 12.45pm

Gold Coin donation entry so hope you can get out and support the ladies note the change from Saturdays from Sundays these games will be curtain raisers to Premier Men’s games

Junior Academy Weather permitting Sunday 10-11ish see you all there

Otago United are proud to announce Ken Creswell from Invercargill has joined the Otago United Board

Also they are half way down the road to finding our new name. Stage one is complete and we have received some really great ideas from a huge number of fans. Many thanks if you were one of them! We’ve picked the 5 best for the public to vote on and by the 17th May we’ll close the polls and the new name will be announced!So If you want to have your say in the new name of your team follow this line to our Facebook poll https://sec.mediacorp.co.nz/united

Colts Quiz Night Friday 17th May get your teams in for this this Team Fundraiser great prizes to have.The kitchen will be open for food. Doors open 7.00pm Quiz starts 7.30pm.

Fixtures this week

Saturday
Premier Men have a bye due to Chatham Cup
Fletcher cup 2nds versus Caversham kick off 2.45pm Tonga Park
Tech 3rds versus Mosgiel kick off 2,45pm Culling 1
Tech 4ths versus Roslyn Black kick off 12.45pm De Carle Park
Tech 5ths versus Balclutha kick off 2.45pm De Carle Park
Tech Colts versus Roslyn Originals kick off 2.45pm Ellis Park
Tech Frotters versus Northern kick off 2.45pm Culling 2

Sunday
Diamonds versus Varsity kick off 1.00pm Logan Park
Swans versus Balclutha White kick off 1.00pm Culling Park 2

Monday Night Football
Premier Woman versus Green Island kick off 6.30pm Culling Park 1

DUTY CLUB
TECH DIAMONDS

Committee meeting this Tuesday 7.00pm. Don’t forget we are still looking for Club Sponsors

Sponsorship.  As mentioned last week we are looking for businesses or individuals to support the Club through sponsorship. Recent sponsors have been Spazio Casa with Match Balls and Athletes Foot sponsoring apparel for the Premier Men Polo Shirts. Please contact any committee member if you are interested in a sponsorship deal and how you or your company can benefit from being a Tech Sponsor.

GI Sevens on 19 May.

Don’t forget Junior coaches to please register direct if you want to enter atwww.gifc.co.nz.If anyone needs any assistance in registering or anymore information please feel free to contact me or any of the Junior committee as Tony is away this week.Get your teams entered as this is a fun tournament that the kids love to be apart of.

Premier Men  This weekend was always going to be a hard one with Green Island having a New lease of life in their Club with the association through the Burnley Academy and a New coach on board this season. Mike still struggling to have his first team players available through to injuries and travel commitments.POD Goalkeeper Tom Batty was in fine form and managed to keep Tech in the game with some great goalkeeping under pressure. Eventually with just a few minutes to go, the goal lock was broken and G.I put two away to finish 2-0 winners. Looking ahead to future fixtures and the return of some of the squad from travel and injuries it is becoming apparent that the league is more than a 2 horse race this season. Next up Cavy at Tonga.

Fletcher Cup   Boys were early at Culling Park versus Green Island. It was exciting to see two 15 year old keepers who have come through the Tech system in both nets,both who have trained and played together for the last 6 seasons reaching Senior 2nd XI football at this youthful age. But it was the wise head of Jim Letts who stabilised the young Tech Heads and steered them to victory in this closely and evenly contested match. Tech were up 2-0 at halftime and this is how it finished. Good to see some Big support at Culling Park for the early game

3rd’s Richard was ecstatic in his speech this week and rightly so. There hasn’t been such an exuberant speech from a 3rd team coach for some time or a 5-0 win from a 3rd team for some time so he had every reason to smile. The Youthful 3rd Team still selecting a team of players available on Saturday morning were fizzed up and went out for victory right from the start. POD Eliot scored a screamer from long range as part of the two he put away and Wali also bagging two. Grants Braes went down 5-0 but both teams seem to be nurturing young players which is good to see from the Clubs.     

Robbie’s 4th’s  also had their first win of the season. As mentioned last week the 4th Team Boys are pumped and early in the season to have 3 points in the bag has made all Rob Christmas wishes come true. Gareth and David put in the goals for the 4th’s early in the game which meant Rob was under pressure on the side line and nails been bitten for 35 minutes as the boys held on for a 2-1 win     

Craig’s Gerries   had he bye and are still recovering from the Trauma  of a 10-0 thrashing last week maybe time to bring back in the young guns this week

Wades Colts were up at a Tropical Forester Park versus a never ageing Northern Relics Team. In a spirited game the Colts won 4-2 but it should have been 20. For some reason this season the goals are not hitting the back of the nets Plenty of woodwork and near shin misses but no goals. This week it is the Stallions so the boys will have to be on target for this one and some extra fitness training on Thursday may help. Inspirational Mentor Shane (Fatty) Mathews was in fine form after moving fire wood in the morning came out fired up and was determined to make sure the boys didn’t loose, pity he is out this week.       

The Frotters struggled for numbers this week also with a few of the boys away fishing and school holidays meant that they were up against it from the start on the slick park of Culling number 2.They faced a strong Roslyn Colts side who came out strong from the start. There is not many teams that can silence the Frotters but this time they were on the back foot and went down 8-1.

Woman’s Premier Football Premier Woman’s Football saw some success for the Club this weekend.  On Ladies day at the Club the Prems and the Diamonds did battle on Culling number one. Both teams had the bare eleven which always meant it was going to be a strong encounter. The Prems were soon 1 up but the Diamonds were resilient and didn’t lie back.It was a good advertisement for Premier Woman’s Football at the Club. Eventually the Prems hit the Diamonds goal line 6 more times and were eventual winners 7-1. The Diamonds face Northern this Sunday at Culling Park in one of their target games for the season whilst the Prems battle it off against a strong Roslyn team at the Caledonian

 The Swans were out  to get their first points of the season. In a tough encounter against a Northern Team, the Swans battled well against them. Young new signing Aleisha got a goal that put them one up and Tori should have made it two up. Noel was called upon a couple of times from the Northern girls for a few bruises and clashes. With just a few minutes to go Northern pulled back the equaliser, then almost had a late winner but the game ended in a draw and both teams sharing their first points of the season..

Juniors and Academy

Junior Football  and  Academy  are back this weekend. So look out for the fixtures on the website or in the ODT tomorrow. Also I have attached them to this document. TechnicalWay Academy starts 10.00 am Sunday. 

Quiz Night

The Colts are putting on a Quiz Night at the Club on Friday 17th May $5.00 per person. So get your teams entered before the night and go into the draw to win a $100 Food and Beverage voucher for Jimmy Cook’s Restaurant at the Kingsgate 

 Fundraiser don’t forget to see Aileen for your Entertainment Books only $55.00 per book with over $1500 of discounts and savings. 

Polo Shirts Anyone wanting to order the Tech Polo Shirts need to have their orders in this weekend before it is too late

Upcoming events

Golf Day and  Lipsync are not to far away 

Subs are now due. You pay on-line or see Debbie at the Club on Thursday,Saturdays and Sundays. Get your Subs paid early. Anyone who needs any information regarding paying or has any questions please see Debbie or send me an Email and I will pass on the information.

Fixtures this week 

Saturday

Premier men versus   Caversham                   Tonga Park1          2.45pm kickoff

Fletcher Cup 2nds versus   Roslyn                  Ellis Park 1              12.45pm kick off

Tech 3rd’s versus   Caversham                       Tonga  Park  2         2.45pm kick off

Tech 4th’s versus   Varsity                                Logan  Park  2         2.45pm kick off

Tech Gerries 5th’s  versus Northern                Forester Park 2       12.45pm kick off

Tech Colts versus  Roslyn Stallions                Culling Park 2          2.45pm Kick Off              

Tech Frotters versus  Green Island                 Sunnyvale 3              2.45pm kick off

Sunday

Dunedin Tech Prem Woman versus   Roslyn                 Caledonian      1.00pm kick off 

Dunedin Tech Diamonds versus Northern                     Culling Park1   1.00pm kick off 

Dunedin Tech Swans versus  Green Island Gold           Sunnyvale 4    1.00pm kick off

 All DRAWS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

DUTY TEAM

Wade the Colts are Duty Team this week 

 Quote of the week

‘You can tell him now, we’re still fighting for this title … and I’ll tell you, honestly, I will love it if we beat them, love it.’Andrew Whittaker
Club Captain

Just a quick reminder Junior registration this Sunday 10th March at the Clubrooms 10.00am-12 noon and Wednesday 13th March 4.00pm-6.00pm Athletes Foot will be there in attendance on both Sunday and Wednesday to discuss your gear requirements for the season.

Registration Forms can be found here
Online Registration Click here for registration form

Junior Academy started last Sunday with great success for those that attended. If you wish to know more about the Academy feel free to give myself or Tony Boomer a call or come and join in this Sunday 10.00am -11.00am it’s free to all Registered Dunedin Tech Juniors.

Congratulations to Liam Whittaker, Chelsea Whittaker, Hannah English, Kate Guildford, Ben O’Farrell, Shontelle Smith all from Dunedin Tech and Joshua Dijkstra (formerly a Tech Boy) for being selected to train at the High Performance Centre for Elite Athletes based at the Stadium. There were only 7 places available for this Football specific programme and all 7 went to Dunedin Tech Players well done.

Pre season training is well underway for all teams so if you haven’t started make sure to get amongst it.

Club rooms open each Thursday night from 7.30pm come in and support your Club.

Don’t forget to buy your All Whites tickets and get behind our National side and support Football in NZ at it’s highest level.

Mike Fridge
mikefridge@hotmail.com

Tuesday 5th of February 6.30pm  De Carle Park, Please arrive in plenty of time

If you are interested in playing for Dunedin Tech this year could you please contact  Mike Fridge

Mike Fridge – mikefridge@hotmail.com  or 021 226 7000

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Hi all,

Happy New Year and lets get going for the 2013 season.

Time to get rid of that Xmas pudding and get back on track for 2013 Football season.

We start pre-season training in February and will have Premier and Diamonds trials in March.

We would like all Premier and Diamonds players to attend.

Below is the schedule for the coming months.

February:
Monday and Wednesday pre season training:
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: De Carle Park.

Monday 4th February
Wednesday 6th February

Monday 11th February
Wednesday 13th February

Monday 18th February
Wednesday: 20th February

Monday 25th February
Wednesday 27th February

Two weeks of trials, specific date to be advised by coach.

Coaching team this year:
Head Coach: Graeme Smaill
Assistant Coach: Andrew Whittaker
Coach: Rob English
Manager: Debbie Whittaker.

We would like to see all existing players back and welcome and invite new players on board but if for any questions or reason you will not be retuning please let us know.

Contact details:
Debbie Whittaker – 0275 450365
If you are interested in playing for Dunedin Tech this year could you please e-mail either me at the whittaka@xtra.co.nz or Graeme on Graeme.Smaill@police.govt.nz as this will assist with our pre-season training planning.
Thanks again
Debbie, Graeme and Andy.

The 2nds knew they were going to be up against it travelling to Ellis Park for a Big game in a top of the table clash. Roy and Barry’s boys came out fighting and secured a 1-1 draw. This result and with Caversham dropping three points at at home to Northern leaves this table right open for any of the top three to grab.

The 3rds soon had their backs against the wall on the slippery Champagne Turf of Culling Park and saw themselves behind by four early in the game. but to the boys credit they never let their heads down and managed to pull two goals back but it was just to late and went down 2-8. Thanks Mike for looking after the Boys while Steve is away.

4ths battled hard in the Curtain raiser at De Carle Park and hung on for a defiant 0-0 draw against Caversham Smegs

Colts  are playing Top Six play offs and were up against Grants Braes.  We went up 1-0 and thought this was going to be our day but it was not to be. Grants Braes came out hard in the second half and ended up 6-2 winners. The game could of gone either way and thanks to some great referring the game was well controlled. The boys are enjoying top six football

Gerries  played the Frotters in the main game at De Carle. Unfortunately for the Gerries the Frotters were were to strong despite the games being close at halftime with just one goal in it, Chids the mastermind of  halftime speeches spurred the Frotters up and ended up 6-2 winners.

Sunday

The Swans continue their excellent run playing  top of the table Roslyn White and to everyone’s disbelief were 4-0 after 20minutes, that’s without Maggie and Boomer who are both away on leave. The Swans ended the game 5-3(4) winners  which would open the table up for the Diamonds to go top if they could beat Mosgiel.

Diamonds were at a slippery and dangerous Memorial Park and not ideal for Sunday football as some crunching tackles went in during the firs 15 minutes. Diamonds needed a win to go to go top but unfortunately held out a 0-0 draw. Mostly due to Keeper Jade in the first half and some poor finishing attempted from the Diamonds but the girls have performed well throughout the season so far.

Lip sync has now moved to Saturday 28th July due to the Chatham Cup draw . Hope you have all got your acts together.

Junior Disco  has now moved to Friday 3rd August ticket price $5.00 all funds raised going back to the Club. There will be games and also a Tuck shop open. Callum Proctor from Classic Hits has volunteered to help with the music and hosting this event. Age groups 6-13 welcome. Security will be in attendance and know one will be allowed to leave with out Parents picking them up. Disco to start 7pm-9.30. Advanced ticket sales only.

Junior Coaches please make sure to all information to Karen early on Saturday after your games thanks and please remind POD’s about attending prize giving each Saturday from 5.00pm. Thanks for all your support so far this season.

Rep Trials  just a reminder girls trials this Saturday at Tahuna Park 14th grade 12.30pm, 17th grade 2.00pm. Well done to all those that trialled last weekend good luck.

Fixtures this weekend

Saturday

Fletcher Cup versus   Varsity                 12.45pm Kick off        Oval 3

Tech 3rds versus         Mosgiel                   2.45pm kick off      Memorial Park 2

Tech 4ths   versus       Melchester            12.45pm  kick off     Bayfield Park 1

Tech Colts versus       Caversham            12.45pm kick off      De Carle  Park

Tech Frotters versus    Grants Braes           2.45 pm Kick off   De Carle Park

Tech Gerries versus        Northern                2.45pm kick off     Forester Park 3

Sunday 

Premier Woman   versus Tech Storm   De Carle Park      10.00am   (friendly)

Tech Diamonds  versus   Roslyn Black    Bayfield Park 1    1.00pm kick off

Tech Swans  versus   Northern (win by default) Northern no longer in the league

Sunday Chatham Cup

Tech Premier Men  versus  Miramar  2pm Kick Off David Farrington Park Wellington

Good Luck Mike and the Boys safe travels

Mystery Box 

Well done Roy for a superb piece of Art that was auctioned at the Club as part of the 2nds and 3rds Club Fundraiser. Well done Stu Moffat who out bid LT for $650 hope the wife liked it

Babysitting

If anyone is looking for Baby sitters please contact Debbie as some of the Premier Girls team are looking for Part time jobs. whittaka@xtra.co.nz or tex 0276545104

Clubrooms If anyone wants to hire the Clubrooms for any special events or Meetings please see any of the committee members to discuss. It would be great to see this being used throughout the week and the Summer months

Committee Meeting next Tuesday 7.00pm Culling Lounge Phil Cunningham will be in attendance

Cheers have a good week and weekend

Andrew

Club Captain

Last Weeks Round Up

On Friday night  Unfortunately the Frotters went down to Roslyn but once again Friday Night Football creating some drive with good numbers in the Culling Lounge in the lounge after the game Well done.

Saturday saw the 2nds finish off Green Island in a tight game with Green Island Prems having a bye it was always going to be a tough day at the office but Roy and Barry’s boys ended up 2-0 winners

The 3rds had a great 3-1 win  over Melchester and I believe this is the first time in this division that we have ever beaten Melchester and Steve short speech in the club afterwards was just magic !!!

4ths battled hard against Green Island but unfortunately went down 2-1

Colts entered the Top six play offs and were up against a fast and fit Roslyn Stallions. Despite some heroic Goalkeeping efforts out side the box and a bit of Testosterone on the field the boys went down 5-0.

Gerries also sunk to a  3-1 loss at Ocean Grove despite having the resources of Johan Koustal appearing in his first run for Tech this season.

Then there was Sunday

Premier Woman finally got the Roslyn monkey off their back with an outstanding 3-0 victory at Culling Park. The girls were under pressure for the first 25 minutes but held out and were up 1-0 from Suzie Foster at half time. Then we dominated the second half throughout and 2 goals from Chelsea made it 3-0. Graeme’s new formation made the girls work hard in the Centre Midfield and back 3 but their efforts held out.

Diamonds again were emphatic winners over Green Island with a 4-0 win which really should have been double figures but now sit second in the Senior woman’s Ladder.

The Swans continue their excellent run playing early out at Sunnyvale so they could support the other teams ended up 6-1 winners which sees their top 4 dream still alive

Lip sync  has now moved to Saturday 28th July due to the Chatham Cup draw

Junior Disco  has now moved to Friday 3rd August ticket price $5.00 all funds raised going back to the Club. There will be games and also a Tuck shop open. Callum Proctor from Classic Hits has volunteered to help with the music and hosting this event. Age groups 6-13 welcome. Security will be in attendance and know one will be allowed to leave with out Parents picking them up. Disco to start 7pm-9.30. Advanced ticket sales only.

Fixtures this weekend

No Junior Football this weekend

Saturday

Premier Men versus Queenstown                 2.45pm Kick off         Caledonian

Fletcher Cup versus  Roslyn                          12.45pm Kick off        Ellis Park

Tech 3rds versus        Northern                        2.45pm kick off       Culling Park 1

Tech 4ths   versus      Caversham Smegs1    2.45pm  kick off       De Carle Park

Tech Colts versus       Grants Braes                 2.45pm kick off      Culling Park 2

Tech Gerries versus   Frotters                          2.45 pm Kick off      De Carle Park

Sunday 

Premier Woman  Bye

Tech Diamonds  versus  Mosgiel         Memorial  Park      1.00pm kick off

Tech Swans  versus  Roslyn White        Culling Park          1.00pm kick off

Mystery Box

Will return this weekend after a wee break so bring some money for the Auction. Remember funds going back to the Club

The 3rds took on University, again with several players out. We lost 4-6. But a good effort for a side which was really our 4ths. POD Gareth Shanks.

Colts travelled to Northern, and were deserved winners 5 nil, a couple of stunners to Mike Lobb, even Gerry Shin got one. Our target this season was to be in top 6, well done lads. POD Mike Lobb.

Frotters also played Northern and were down 1-2 at half time, Toots opening the scoring for us. A few choice words at half time, and Coach Chids went to his go to man Steve Dunn who once again got the final goal to give us a deserved point. POD Barnie.

The struggling Gerries played Roslyn in the only game at Culling. Were up 2 nil, but their old legs ran out of steam. Losing 3-5. Wolfie announced the two players in Centre Midfield combined ages were 131. Great to see Gerry Shins old striking partner Grim back on the score sheet, just checked the odds at the TAB to see who is going to score the most goals this season between these two, Grim at $1.70 Gerry Shin and $3.30, some sizable Colts bets being unloaded on Grim late on Saturday afternoon.

On Friday night the Swans hosted the Diamonds, a good even encounter. Diamonds took their chances and won 3 1. Great to see Friday night football continuing to be a success.

Next Sunday we are hosting Western in the next round of the Chatham Cup 1pm kick off at the Caledonian. Get along.

Finally I would just like again to appolgise to Northern for having a crack last week about not notifying us of them pulling out of the Womens Senior grade, turns out they notified Football South on Tuesday, sadly we were only advised on Friday 5.15pm, when our Club contact had finished for the day. Must of been a busy week at their office.

The Culling Lounger

Lip sync is only 3 weeks so it is creeping up quickly

Junior Disco Friday 27th July at the Club  ticket price $5.00 all funds raised going back to the Club. There will be games and also a Tuck shop open. Callum Proctor from Classic Hits has volunteered to help with the music and hosting this event. Age groups 6-13 welcome. Security will be in attendance and know one will be allowed to leave with out Parents picking them up. Disco to start 7pm-9.30. Advanced ticket sales only.

Golf Day Well done to the Premier Woman for donating $1000.00 to the Club for funds raised at the Golf Day

Fixtures this weekend

No Junior Football this weekend

Friday Night Football continues at Culling Park

Frotters versus Roslyn Colts   Culling Park  6.30pm kick off be there.

Saturday

Fletcher Cup versus   Green Island   Tahuna  Park                      12.45pm Kick off

Tech 3rds versus        Melchester       Bayfield   Park  1               2.45pm kick off

Tech 4ths   versus      Green Island        Sunnyvale                        2.45pm  kick off

Tech Colts versus      Roslyn Stallions De Carle Park                 12.45pm kick off

Tech Gerries versus  Grants Braes Yellow Ocean Grove            2.45 pm Kick off

Sunday 

Chatham Cup

Premier Men versus Western AFC Caledonian 1pm Kick off $5.00 admission fee

Premier Woman versus Roslyn Culling Park 1                           1.00pm kick off

Tech Diamonds  versus Green Island Green Culling Park 2     1.00pm kick off

Tech Swans  versus Green Island Gold  Sunnyvale                    1.00pm kick off

Euro 2012 from the sweepstake

Well Done Spain

Prems travelled to Christchurch to play Coastal Spirit in the Cup. Management made several changes due to injuries and unavailabilities (we have 7 out). Spirit currently 3rd in the Christchurch league came out huffing and puffing much to the delight of a group of their ferrel spectators on the far side.

They scored an early goal only to realise it was flagged for offside.. From an attacking corner the Hobbit (Rickerby) got a touch after good work from Lockhart to put us up 1 nil. Shorty before the end of first half we got our second through Lockhart again from another corner. Spirits finishing in front of goal was simply awful.

Walker in goal pulled off one superb save after a goal box scramble. Second half both teams had their chances but were not taken.

This is Cup Football if you don’t score you don’t progress. Now we just hope for a home encounter next round.

In other results, the Fletchers were rather special against the team who beat them in the first round Mosgiel, winning 4 nil. Joe Clark impressed.

Limited report this week due to Club Golf day. I know you will all have fingers crossed for us that we get a home game next round in the Chatham Cup.

On to the Women, our Prems were off due to Uni holidays and the Diamonds hosted Northern at Culling, well kind of……. at 1pm Northern not sighted, rather a disgrace considering nowdays we have phones and emails even in North Dunedin. This would never happen at our Club, FACT.

But happy to grab the 3 points and continue the momentum. The Swans played a good looking Grants Braes side and won 4 nil. Great to see Football Souths Dayna Gray back between the sticks again after an early season injury. The High Flying Swans continue their run. POD The Dynamic Dr McLean.

The Culling Lounger

Great Weekend at the Club as All but one Senior Team win this weekend

Mike’s Premier Men had a Fantastic 2-0  win over Christchurch Coastal Spirit in the Chatham Cup. With 7 regular 1st Team players missing, the trip to Christchurch was mixed with optimism but the Boys battled hard.We eagerly await (along with the committee) the next round Draw on Tuesday.

Fletcher Cup team were facing a strong Mosgiel side. Tech seeking revenge after an earlier defeat against Mosgiel in the season. Roy and Barry’s boys ran riot to end up comfortable winners 4-0 to stay top.

3rds and 4ths  were both transferred to Tahuna which was a slight Blessing with the 3rds only having 5 available on Thursday both teams fought hard and were awarded with their second wins of the season well done to the coaching team for working with each other to field teams.

Colts transferred to a Windy Kettle Park up against Roslyn. Number one Keeper Mr President was in Christchurch on Club Duty so Keeping debutant Wade stepped up and the Colts were awarded with their first clean sheet of the season with an emphatic 5-0 win to keep their top 6 aspirations alive.

Frotters were at De Carle but not everyone knew that !!! Having released several players to help out the Gerries the Frotters were 6-1 winners against Roslyn to stay 2nd in Div 7.

Gerries went down 11-0 Poor Pete Mc Call I know how you feel.

Premier Woman  hosted the Golf Tournament at Chisholm more later.

Senior Woman just keep getting stronger Swans smashed a Good Looking Grants Braes team 4-0 to consolidate their position in the Top 4 and the Diamonds had a win by Default as Northern have with drawn their Senior woman’s team from the League. Things not quite right at Northern this season.

Lip sync is only 4 weeks so it is creeping up quickly

Junior Rep Trials Good Luck to all those boys and girls that trialled on Sunday and to all those trialling this week. Also all of the Junior and Youth Players off to Christchurch from Tech to represent the Otago/Southland Federation in a Battle of the Feds 1st-4th of July.

Junior Disco Friday 27th July at the Club more details to follow

Junior Photos Wednesday 27th June

Golf Day; What a fantastic day no wind no rain no snow Chisholm Park in the Middle of winter. We had 16 teams would of liked a few more. Excellent food from Kingsgate Hotel for all your Catering needs (plug plug). We have New Champions on a Count Back due to a mistakenly written card mmmm!!!!. Tony Roche and his Colts Team won by one shot. Well done and thanks to all the Premier Woman Management and Girls for an excellent Tournament watch out for  the donation on Saturday.

Gerries Team Fundraiser Thanks to Wolfgang who Mounted a print of the Dunedin Tech Chatham Cup winning team for a Auction. This was auctioned in the Golf Clubrooms after the tournament and after some strong bidding the beautiful print went for $400.00 bought by a member of that team and current first Team Captain Aaron Burgess

Fixtures this weekend

Saturday

Three Huge Games this weekend.

Swans versus The Diamonds venue and date TBC watch this space :-)

Premier Men versus Caversham Caledonian                 2.45pm kick off

Fletcher Cup versus  Caversham   Tonga Park               12.45pm Kick off

Tech 3rds versus Varsity                 Logan  Park               2.45pm kick off

Tech 4ths  have a Bye

Tech Colts versus  Northern Relics Forester Park 3         12.45pm kick off

Tech Frotters versus Northern Masters Forester Park 2   2.45pm kick off

Tech Gerries versus Roslyn  Moas Culling Park2             12.45 pm Kick off

Euro 2012 from the sweepstake as of today

Big Guns are still in the Sweepstake and you are all now in the money

Burgee(Germany),Ngaire(Mike)(Spain),Aileen (Italy)Barry/Roy(Portugal)

Good Luck