Tigers completed their successful league campaign with a victory, though the winning margin somewhat flattered them.

Tigers were forced to defend for long periods in the first half and Swavesey took a deserved lead.
Just before the interval the visitors finally got going and equalised through Ben Swygart after good work from Adam Foody.

The second half saw the Tigers find the form that had won them the league title. Some fine passing football and a great team effort allowed them to score six second half goals.  Connor Wilson struck twice, Kieran Avey, Adam Foody and Ben Swygart added two more to complete his hat trick.  The scoreline was harsh on the home side who never gave up and battled to the end.

Tigers Man of the Match – Ben Swygart.

Tigers travelled to Fulbourn inspired by the news that their Under 16 team had reached the Final of their Cup competition in the morning.

Knowing that a victory could clinch their section of the Under 12 league and make it a double success for the club the young Tigers attacked from the outset. Only some great defending by the Falcons prevented the visitors taking an early lead.

Lewis Thomas and Jamie Griggs stood firm at the back and Matthew Marsh and Dan Lemon were strong in the midfield. Just when it seemed the half would end scoreless between the divisions two highest scoring teams Tigers made the breakthrough. Adam Foody weaved his magic down the wing to cross for Ben Swygart to open the scoring.

The second half saw the Tigers fly out of the traps and Ben Swygart released Adam Foody to run half the length of the pitch before chipping the home keeper from twenty yards for number two.

This led to sustained Fulbourn pressure and good work from Harry Boyle and Eamon Sweeney kept them at bay until they pulled one back to make the remaining moments a tense affair.

Tigers however left the best until last.  A fine ball from Connor Wilson found Adam Foody who controlled the ball and unleashed an unstoppable volley into the roof of the net to secure victory for Tigers.

With other results going their way this meant Tigers had clinched their Division of The Cambridge Colts League Under 12s.

Tigers man of the Match – Adam Foody.

A fine all round team performance saw the Tigers earn a hard earned victory.

In this top versus bottom clash the home side dominated from the outset and were four goals up within the opening ten minutes and eight up by half time.

The Tigers played some good football with some outstanding goals and scored a further seven goals in the second half . But for some great saves by the visiting keeper they could have scored more.

Tigers scorers were – Adam Foody (4), Ben Swygart (3), Connor Wilson (3), Alec Prieto (2), Matthew Marsh, Jamie Griggs and Kieran Avey.

Tigers Man of the Match  - Connor Wilson.

League leading Tigers travelled to Papworth on a blustery morning and turned in their worst display of the season. A hard working Papworth side stifled the Tigers attack. The leagues leading scorers were shut out for the first time this season without even managing a shot on target the entire match!

Having turned in their best display of the season the previous week to return to the top of the table the young Tigers followed it up with one of their worst!  Littleport took the game to Tigers from the outset and but for some poor finishing they could have took the lead sooner then they did. Mid way through the half Littleport deservedly took the lead with a well worked goal. This seemed to wake the home side up and Adam Foody scored the equaliser with a fine solo effort. More poor marking allowed Littleport to score twice more before the interval.

The second half saw the Tigers realise they had to work an awful lot harder to get back into the game. Ben Swygart and Matthew Marsh led by example winning endless tackles so the home side could get on top. A fine cross from Swygart allowed Connor Wilson to fire home their second. With ten minutes remaining Adam Foody was brought down in the box and Ben Swygart fired home the resultant penalty to equalise.
Despite a late siege on the Littleport goal the Tigers were unable to snatch a late winner.

Tigers Man of the Match – Ben Swygart.

Tigers travelled to third place Comberton and turned in their best display of the season to come away with all three points and in the process send themselves back to the top of the league.

They started brightly with Matthew Marsh controlling the midfield and he released Adam Foody to cross for Connor Wilson to open the scoring. The Tigers were playing some fine free flowing football and it was no surprise when Connor Wilson increased their lead with an unstoppable shot from outside the area.  The home keeper was in inspired form and but for his heroics the game would have been all but over before Crusaders snatched a goal on the break just before half time.

Tigers came out in the second half in determined mood. Eamon Sweeney and Lenny Grey were awesome at the back  which allowed the Tigers to pile forward in numbers.  Luke Robinson latched onto a Kieran Avey cross to score his first goal for the club and restore their two goal advantage. A fine run and cross from Ben Swygart allowed Adam Foody to fire home number four before Foody returned the compliment allowing Ben Swygart to score the fifth.

A fine through ball from Lewis Thomas found Connor Wilson who burst through to calmly complete his hat trick and send the Tigers to the top of the table.

Tigers man of the Match – Lenny Grey.

Tigers returned to winning ways with a fine all round team performance away to NST. They started brightly with Matthew Marsh and Dan Lemon working hard to gain control in midfield. A fine ball from Ben Swygart found Adam Foody who jinked past two defenders to score the opener. Connor Wilson and Swygart again combined to set Foody  up to score the second. The Tigers defence of Eamon Sweeney, Jamie Griggs, Lewis Thomas and Harry Boyle were in dominant form and restricted the home side to long range efforts which Matthew Clarke dealt with in the visitors goal.

The second half started with Tigers again on top and they soon scored their third when Lenny Grey latched onto a Kieran Avey cross.  Luke Robinson went close to scoring the fourth before NST caught the Tigers on the break to pull a goal back.

Tigers restored their three goal advantage through Harry Boyle but whilst still celebrating NST scored ten seconds after the restart!!

Tigers crashed to their first league defeat of the season away to a well organised Aztecs side that never let them get their usual attacking football in full flow. Tigers took a while to get used to playing on Astroturf for the first time but they soon took control with Adam Foody causing the home defence problems with his trickery. Lewis Thomas found Foody who jinked his way to the bye line and his cross found Ben Swygart who fired home. Tigers continued to press but the home keeper was in inspired form to keep them out. Just before half time the home side broke to equalise against the run of play.

The second half saw the home side get on top and they soon took the lead. Tigers pressed forward but could not unlock a well drilled defence and caught the visitors on the break a number of times when only good work from Eamon Sweeney and good saves by Tigers keeper Matthew Clarke prevented them from increasing their lead. Despite a late onslaught Tigers were unable to find the key to unlock the home defence and preserve their unbeaten record.

Tigers entertained league leaders Chatteris and took the game to the visitors from the start. The home side’s constant pressure was rewarded after fifteen minutes when Matthew Marsh fired home a Ben Swygart cross.

The visitors were restricted to very few attacks and when they did Lewis Thomas and Lenny Grey were in top form in the Tigers defence. Just before the break Tigers got the second goal their dominance deserved with Kieran Avey finding Connor Wilson who cut in from the left to fire home from outside the box.

The second half started with the home side camped in the visitors half. Adam Foody was a constant threat all morning and he found Jamie Griggs to slot home the third. Chatteris threw everyone forward in a desperate attempt to get back in the game but fine defending from Eamon Sweeney and Harry Boyle restricted them to long range efforts which Matthew Clarke easily dealt with in the Tigers goal.

Tigers Man of the Match – Lewis Thomas.

Tigers started brightly in a match played in strong winds. With the wind at  their backs the Tigers dominated the first period. Matthew Marsh and Dan Lemon were controlling the midfield and only some great defending by the home side held the Tigers at bay. The visitors finally took the lead when Harry Boyle and Connor Wilson combined to release Adam Foody to open the scoring.

The second half saw Brampton come into the game and playing into a strong wind Tigers were forced onto the back foot.  The defence of Lewis Thomas, Lenny Grey, Eamon Sweeney and Oliver Galletly were on top form and kept Bramptons chances to a minimum and when they did break through Matthew Clarke was in good form in the visitors goal.

Kieran Avey and Luke Robinson then combined to find Ben Swygart who's pinpoint pass found Adam Foody and he waltzed around the advancing keeper to score the second and clinch the points for the Tigers.

With only one league defeat between them all season on paper this was always going to be a close match.

Tigers started poorly and were under pressure from the kick off and it was no surprise when the visitors took a deserved lead after ten minutes. But for some great defending by Lewis Thomas and Lenny Grey the score line could have been worse. The Tigers then sprang into life and good work from Connor Wilson and Kieran Avey allowed Adam Foody to equalise against the run of play. Ben Swygart and Matthew Marsh then took control of the midfield and it was the Tigers turn to pile on the pressure. A Dan Lemon pass then found Ben Swygart who burst through to put the Tigers ahead. Adam Foody`s sheer tenacity led to the third with him refusing to give up a lost cause as he charged down the keepers clearance with the ball ending up in the back of the net.

The second half started with the home side on top and another cross from Connor Wilson was brilliantly volleyed home by Adam Foody to complete his hat trick. Eaton Socon replied with two quick fire goals to make the final moments a tense affair. Chances were missed at both ends before the visitors earned a share of the spoils with a late equaliser.

Tigers Man of the Match – Ben Swygart.

Tigers were knocked out of the cup after a thrilling encounter with local rivals Newmarket which needed extra time to separate the two teams.

With 2 divisions between the two teams Tigers came into the match as underdogs. Tigers started brightly and took the game to the visitors but the Newmarket keeper was in superb form to keep the scores level.
Mid way through the first half Tigers opened the scoring when Kieran Avey picked up a clearance and volleyed home an unstoppable shot from twenty five yards. Solid defending from Boyle,Thomas,Griggs and Galletly saw the home side get to half time with a slender lead.

The second half saw the visitors press forward in search of the equaliser and their efforts were soon rewarded with an equaliser.

Tigers pressed forward again and both Connor Wilson and Matthew Marsh were denied once again by the Newmarket keeper. Tigers took the lead when a long throw from Ben Swygart was guided home by the lively Adam Foody. Straight from the kick off Tigers were taught a good lesson about concentration when Newmarket equalised 10 seconds after the re-start!

With only moments remaining the Tigers were awarded a penalty which they were unable to convert and with the last attack of the game the Newmarket keeper once again saved his side to send the game into extra time.

Extra time saw the Newmarket side take control and and they took the lead with a well worked goal. As the Tigers pressed forward in search of an equaliser they were caught on the break and Newmarket put the game out of their reach with a fourth goal.

Tigers man of the Match – Oliver Galletly.

Table topping Tigers kept their unbeaten start to the season going with a hard earned point against a good Comberton side in a game of two halves.

With the wind behind them the Tigers attacked from the start and it was no surprise when Dan Lemon put the home side ahead from a Connor Wilson cross. Good work from Kieran Avey and Matthew Marsh then allowed Ben Swygart to burst through and score number two.

The second half saw Comberton put pressure on the home side and with the strong wind behind them they pulled a goal back. The Tigers defence stood firm with the excellent Jamie Griggs and Lewis Thomas stifling attack after attack.

With five minutes remaining Crusaders snatched the equaliser their efforts deserved in a game played in great spirit by both sides.

Tigers started brightly in difficult conditions and soon took the lead when Matthew Marsh put Connor Wilson through on goal and he calmly slotted home. It did not take too long for the visitors to increase their lead when Kieran Avey fired home number two.

Leading scorer Ben Swygart then notched Tigers third heading the home keepers goal kick straight back over his head and into the net! Just before half time more Tigers pressure lead to the fourth when Swygart volleyed home a Wilson corner.

Good defending from Jamie Griggs, Eamon Sweeney, Dan Lemon and Oliver Galletly meant Tigers keeper Matthew Clarke had a quiet afternoon.

Harry Boyle then found Adam Foody who jinked past two defender to score number five.  Tigers saved the best for last when another corner was only cleared to Lewis Thomas who hit an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net from the edge of the area.

Tigers Man of the Match – Eamon Sweeney

On a cold blustery morning Tigers found it hard to get going against a hard working, well organised side from Papworth. It was no surprise when mid way through the first half the visitors took the lead when a long range effort found its way into the back of the net.

The league leaders turned around intent on making up for their poor first half display but soon found themselves two goals down with only twenty minutes left.

This seemed to shock the Tigers to life and they reduced the arrears when Ben Swygart met Connor Wilsons corner with a powerful header into the roof of the net. Soon after it did not like it was going to be the Tigers day when a fierce drive from Dan Lemon crashed against the crossbar and was cleared to safety.

Lewis Thomas then put a good ball through and a defender in his attempt to clear diverted the ball into his own net for the equaliser.

Tigers took the lead with a repeat of the first goal, Wilsons corner was met with a perfect header from Ben Swygart to put his side into the lead.

Adam Foody who had been a constant threat all morning with his tireless running then beat three defenders before laying the ball into the path of Ben Swygart who fired home to complete his hat trick and round off a great comeback by the young Tigers.

Tigers Man of the Match – Adam Foody

Tigers progressed to the 3rd round of the cup with a thrilling victory in a match between two evenly matched sides.

Red Lodge started the brighter and took the lead in the opening five minutes. The home side slowly got into the game and were soon back on level terms when Matthew Marsh and Ben Swygart combined to release Adam Foody who fired home.  Soon after the Tigers were ahead when a Red Lodge defender unluckily scored an own goal.  Just before half time the visitors hit back to equalise.

After the first half fireworks a goal feast seemed on the cards but some good defending from both sides saw the second half end with no further goals taking the match into extra time.

The first period of extra time saw Tigers take control with Lewis Thomas and Lenny Grey excellent at the back.  Adam Foody went on a fine run beating three defenders before slotting the ball past the advancing keeper to put the home side ahead. With time running out Tigers clinched victory when a Connor Wilson shot was parried but the rebound fell to Kieran Avey who calmly volleyed home to send his side though.

Tiger Man of the Match  - Ben Swygart

The visitors took the game to the Tigers from the kick off and it was no surprise when they took the lead. Slowly the home side came more into the game with Matthew Marsh taking control in midfield and the Tigers equalised after a good run and cross by Adam Foody found Ben Swygart who scored. A good save by Matthew Clarke kept his side level before Adam Foody was brought down for a penalty which the striker converted himself.

The second half saw the visitors put the home side under pressure but the Tigers back line of Sweeney, Thomas, Grey and Galletly stood firm to keep their side ahead. The hard working Connor Wilson then combined with Kieran Avey and Dan Lemon to release Foody to score his second.

Falcons refused to give up and five minutes from time pulled a goal back to make the final moments a tense affair. Connor Wilson had other ideas as he burst forward to find Matthew Marsh who's shot was diverted into the net by the ever alert Ben Swygart to clinch the win and keep Tigers top of the league.

Despite being unbeaten and top of their league Tigers are still on the look out for new players. If you are interested please call Steve O`Rourke on 01638 743696.

Tigers started brightly in this clash between two unbeaten sides and took the lead early on when Lenny Grey volleyed home a Connor Wilson corner. Aztecs fought back and scored two well worked goals to take the lead.  But for some good defensive work from Lewis Thomas, Dan Lemon and Harry Boyle Tigers could have been further behind. Just before the break Adam Foody burst through to score the equaliser for the Tigers.

The second half saw the Tigers up against it as they were down to 10 men due to unavailability and injuries.  This seemed to make them work harder and they took the lead in the opening minutes of the half through Ben Swygart. Tigers doubled their lead soon after when Kieran Avey found Adam Foody who crossed for Connor Wilson to score.

The home sides lead was increased minutes later when Jamie Griggs fired home from the edge of the area. Aztecs kept attacking looking to get themselves back in the game but Tigers defence stood upto the onslaught and continued to cause the visitors problems on the break.  Adam Foody who was a constant menace all morning broke away and crossed for Matthew Marsh to slot home number six. Ten minutes from the end Ben Swygart completed the scoring with a fine individual goal to send his team back to the top of the table.

Tigers man of the Match – Jamie Griggs

Tigers started slowly and had to withstand early pressure before they took the lead through Kieran Avey. The visitors hit straight back to equalise.

Harry Boyle then inspired his side with some great defensive work which gave them the impetus to score five goals in a fifteen minute spell before the break.  Ben Swygart fired home to restore their lead. Connor Wilson made it three after good work from Matthew Marsh. A fine run by Adam Foody ended with the home striker slotting home number four. Ben Swygart then took over firing two unstoppable shots into the back of the net to complete his hat trick.

The second half again saw the Tigers start sluggishly and it was somewhat against the run of play when Adam Foody scored their seventh.

Matthew Clarke then had to save a penalty before Tigers woke up again to score two more goals. Lenny Grey and Oliver Galletly released Swygart to notch his fourth goal before. A fine tackle by Lewis Thomas allowed Dan Lemon to cross for Jamie Griggs to score the ninth.

A good all round team performance saw the Tigers keep up their unbeaten start to the season. The home side attacked from the outset and deservedly took the lead when Ben Swygart fired home from twenty five yards. The lead was doubled soon after when Adam Foody burst through to slot home number two. Jamie Griggs then set up Connor Wilson to score the third.

Foody notched his second before Dan Lemon scored number five just before the interval. The second half saw Swavesey come more into the game and pulled a goal back. Only a good save from Matthew Clarke prevented the visitors scoring a second. This seemed to stir the home side back into action and were soon rewarded when Swygart scored his second from a Lewis Thomas pass.

The seventh goal was the best of the match with Matthew Marsh and Connor Wilson combining to release Adam Foody who¹s cross was headed home by Ben Swygart to complete his hat trick. Kieran Avey completed the scoring late on to give the home side a comfortable victory.

Tigers man of the Match ­ Ben Swygart.

Tigers continued their unbeaten start to the season with a hard earned point away to also unbeaten Eaton Socon.

The visitors attacked straight from the kick off and scored in the first minute when Ben Swygart found Connor Wilson who calmly slotted home.
Minutes later Tigers doubled their lead when Wilson scored direct from a corner. The home side now came into the game and the visitors were forced to defend before they broke through Kieran Avey who released Adam Foody who coolly lobbed the advancing keeper. The home side scored two quick goals before the break to make the second half a tense affair.

The second half saw the home side take control and equalised early on. Only a superb save from Matthew Clarke kept the visitors ahead. Eaton Socon laid siege to the Tigers goal but the visitors defence of Lewis Thomas,Dan Lemon,Harry Boyle and Eamon Sweeney stood firm to earn their side a well earned point.

Tigers U12s are still looking for new players contact Steve O`Rourke on
01638 743696 if you are interested.

Tigers man of the match ­ Lewis Thomas.

Tigers started brightly and but for a number of fine saves by the visiting goalkeeper they could have had the game wrapped up in the opening twenty minutes.

At the back Tigers looked safe with Lewis Thomas and Jamie Griggs dominant. The home side had to wait until just before the break to take the lead. A Ben Swygart corner was volleyed home by Matthew Marsh.

The visitors came more into the game in the second half and they equalised shortly after the re-start. Only a fine save by Matthew Clarke kept the Tigers level. This seemed to spur them on and Adam Foody restored their lead after good work from Harry Boyle.

It was now all out attack and Swygart and Foody then found Connor Wilson to make it 3-1. Wilson was on hand again to score the fourth from an Eamon Sweeney pass. Tigers fifth and final goal was scored by a defender who unluckily diverted an Adam Foody cross into his own net.

Man of the Match ­ Matthew Marsh

Tigers travelled to Chatteris for their first taste of Colts football and came home with all three points after a superb all round performance.

The visitors started nervously and were under pressure early on and Matthew Clarke was forced to make a number of good saves. Slowly the Tigers came more into the game and they took the lead when Matthew Marsh fired home a Connor Wilson corner. Good work from Dan Lemon then allowed Kieran Avey to score the second. The Tigers were now full of confidence and it was no surprise when Harry Boyle and Wilson combined to release Adam Foody to score the third.

The second half started with Chatteris piling forward and they shocked the visitors with two early goals. Only some resolute defending from Lewis Thomas, Oliver Galletly and Jamie Griggs kept the visitors ahead.

This spurred on the visitors and the front trio of Ben Swygart, Wilson and Foody now took control. The home side could not cope with their pace and trickery and Foody soon restored their two goal advantage. This was soon followed by the goal of the game with Ben Swygart unleashing an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net from all of twenty five yards.

Adam Foody then notched his hat trick and the Tigers sixth to complete a fine opening day victory. Tigers Under 12s are still on the lookout for new players.

If you are interested contact Steve O`Rourke on 01638 743 696 or come training at Margaret Field Burwell on Mondays from 6.30.