Bealonians FC
Teaching Football For The Future
A Tribute to Les Moss
So here are a few words of my memories of Les.
" I recall the first few times I played with Les. He was easy-going in that he had so much ability and was such a natural athlete that he made the game look easy. Tall, very strong in the air, great mobility, two good feet ( he sometimes played " up-front" with some success), and capable of very hard ( but fair) tackles that might well have been penalised in these days of powder -puff play .I recall Les was 1St XI skipper several times and also played for a short period with Ilford F.C where he easily met the Senior Amateur ( now Semi-Pro) standard. I remember two particular goals Les scored that will always stick in my mind. Firstly, a cup semi-Final. A free-kick taken a few yards into the opposition half, wide on the right. The ball was hit hard in the air towards the penalty spot. Les ran 20yards in from the wide left and headed the ball like a rocket into the top right hand corner of the goal , then jogged away with just a grin , as if it was that easy ! Secondly, a 1st XI League Cup-Final against Mill Hill Village at Old Monovians ground . We were at 1-1 when a free kick was awarded 25 yards out on the right. The defence put up a wall. The late Ted Taylor ( a close friend of Les ) feinted to shoot, then chipped the ball over the wall. Les loped in , fast, then, seeing the goal keeper advancing, cushioned his header over him into the net. We ended up 3-2 winners. After the game , and once we had battled past a crowd of very inebriated Old Beals ( Abbot Ale, I believe) I asked Les about the goal. "" Well, he said, I saw the keeper coming, ,so I winked at him, headed it , then waved the ball into the net and said , bye , bye w-nk-r !"" .
So much for the football. Regardless of whether Les was a great or poor player he was a good clubman &
I will always be glad I knew him. His laconic, mischievous sense of humour, his easy-going approach to life, that always ready grin, the wink when he succeeded on the pitch ,will I'm sure stay in the minds
of all that knew him........R.I.P. Les "
Peter Venables
Wally Goss Funeral Update
Please find enclosed details of Wally’s Funeral which will be held on Tuesday, 29th January. The AFA Office will be closed for the day as a mark of respect.
Please pass these details onto your members who may wish to attend.
I need an idea of whether you will be attending so that I may inform the HAC where a reception will be held after the service. Please email me or ring the office to advise.
I also enclose a team sheet in respect of the match against the RAF FA, which this Wednesday, which has been switched to Dulwich Hamlet FC.
Given the weather, please keep an eye on the AFA web site for details or ring the AFA Office.
Mike Brown | Chief Executive Officer
Amateur Football Alliance Limited
Len Perry
I had been writing to a very Old Bealonian for some years now and Graham Barker was doing the same before me. His name was Len Perry, he went to Beal School I believe and I think he was in his eighties. I have just been informed by his wife that he died peacefully on December 3rd 2007.
I had been writing about 3-4 months apart and used to send him copies of the Toerag as well to peruse through and he always replied by letter. This was until last year when he would phone me as soon as he recieved my letter, this was due to age and illness and he couldn't wite anymore. He always followed the 1st XI through the paper and teletext results and sometimes informed me of some of the results. He was still active though as he used to tell me how he walked his dog down by the sea. A sad moment I'm sure you will agree, the end of another era I'm afraid.
Terry Barlow (Bealonians FC Chairman)
Wally Goss
It is with much sadness that I have to tell you that Wally Goss, a former Hon Secretary of the AFA and our representative on The Football Association for over 20 years, sadly passed away at the weekend.
Mike Brown | Chief Executive Officer
Amateur Football Alliance Limited
Congratulations Tony Laz and Michelle
Bealonians would like to congratulate Tony and Michelle on the birth of their second daughter
Tony was our Vice Chairman not to long ago. Michelle gave birth at 11.07pm on Monday 7thJanuary. Amelie Elizabeth Lazarus.
Congratulations Tony Carter and Nicola
Bealonians would like to congratulate Tony and Nicola on the birth of their daughter.
Nicola gave birth to Isabella on Christmas Day, a great Christmas present for our 1st team manager.
Prize Draw Results
£25 JULY PAUL SKORZEWSKI 241
£25 JULY PHIL WEBB 234
£50 JULY KEN BAILEY 7
£25 AUG MARC COHEN 21
£25 AUG DAVE BRYSON 286
£50 AUG PHIL WEBB 74
£25 SEPT NEIL BARNES 336
£25 SEPT PETE VENABLES 154
£50 SEPT TONY CARTER 15
£100 SEPT TONY GREEN 178
£25 OCT ROBERT FULLER 45
£25 OCT DAVE GOULD 252
£50 OCT RUSS BURGESS 238
£25 NOV HARRY HOLLINGSWORTH 32
£25 NOV SID TAILFORD 310
£50 NOV ANDY SKINNER 334
£25 DEC GRAHAM SHERET 107
£25 DEC BRIAN JACKSON 142
£50 DEC MANDY HOLLINGSWORTH 13
£100 DEC PAUL CUNNINGHAM 31
£200 DEC PAT WHELAN 151
John Butler named new Club Captain
" We are pleased to announce that John Butler has been made 1st team
skipper for the season and that he has accepted the role accordingly.
John is a key player for the first team and has shown great leadership
qualities in recent seasons, hence why we have made this decision.
He has played for the AFC representative side over the
last 12 months and was also 1st team player of the year, as voted for by
his fellow team-mates.
We would also like to thank David Gould for his immense contribution to
the first team cause over the last 8-9 years.. He has and remains a good
player and servant for the club, and will continue to be a committed
club player/member going forward. David was a key figure in helping the
first team become the respected side in the AFC it now is. I hope you
join us all in thanking David for his contribution as captain, and
wishing John all the best in his future role."
Heaviest Vet!
Thank you to everyone who voted.
Congratulations Boys
Baby Barnsey
Finlay William Barnes was born at 11:33am on Friday September 7th 2007 weighing 7lb 6oz. Mum and baby are doing well.
Please leave your good wishes on the Guestbook
Bealonians Under 13's (a)
Some players have already been re-located into our other Under 13's teams.
Bealonians FC would like to thank all the boys that played in this team, and wish you all the best of luck in your footballing future. We look foward to welcoming you back in a few years as senior players.
Bill Blackwell Apointed New AFA U18's Manager
