Folkestone travelled to the Kent Indoor Hockey Championships at Sutton Valence School on Sunday. In the four, 30 minute games that were played, Folkestone won 6-4 verses BBHC; won 4-0 verses the University of Kent; won 7-2 verses Tulse Hill & Dulwich; drew 2-2 with Bromley & Beckenham. As a result, Folkestone were joint winners Read More
Folkestone Optimists sponsored by Jenner travelled to Herne bay for their fifth fixture of the season. Ops started the game with high spirits despite a disappointing loss last week, ops had solid possession and a quick goal came from Luke Smithard set up by linked play from Micah Smithard and Tom Bean. Ops continued to Read More
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Herne BayFolkestone met Brighton at home on another bright sunny day, and they started off well, going 1-0 up through some good interchange between luke Smithard, and Tom Bean, to allow him to finish past a sprawling keeper. Brighton drew back soon after with a controversial short corner which was finished well. Some more good build Read More
L 4-3Brighton and HoveFolkestone Optimist 1st XI sponsored by Jenner won their first game on their new home pitch at Chertion Road with a 3-2 victory verses Sutton Valence. In a very tight game, Folkestone took the lead with a fast break with Luke Smithard combining with Stuart Green in midfield resulting in Smithard beating the Valence goal Read More
Ops started well with an early goal from Ben Allon. Gore court then scored a quick break away goal levelling the score at half time. Second half started slowly and where Folkestone conceded two short corners which were converted nicely. Folkestone pressed hard and worked well and rewarded with 2 more goals from Luke Smithard Read More
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