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Listed below is a selection of the latest news items for some of the age groups currently in training.

Despite the best effects of the boys, they came out Runners-Up to a very strong Banbury United side. A goal just before half time, and a further goal mid-way through the second half saw Banbury United winners 2-0.

Horspath put up a spirited come-back when they came out for the second half, and had 2 very close attempts on goal, firstly from Samuel Wharton, and later in the half from a long range shot from Guy Swain.

Local Television Coverage was provided by BBC South Today, due to the fact that the Under 14’s final was being referred by a Female Referee. The football was shown on Television on the Sunday evening during the Local Sports Round-up, with both teams being well represented in the coverage.

We are hoping to get a link to the coverage on the BBC website, so please watch this space for further details.

And Finally, HUGH CONGRATULATIONS to the Under 14’s for making it as far as the final, and giving all the parents and supporters such a great day out. You were all a credit to the club, with your behavior and attitude (both before, during and particularly after the game), in our eyes you were all Winners. Well done boys.

Click here for more photos from the Under 14’s final.

Under 14’s Oxfordshire Youth Cup Final—Sunday 27th April 2008

Under 9’s Winners of the Oxford Mail Boys League Blue/Green Cup

Oxfordshire Youth Cup Under 14’s Line up

Back Row—L to R, Martin Wain (Manager), Sameul Wharton, Kane Soames, Shaun Dennison, Joe Carrick-Varity, Jonathon Marsh, Josh Finlay, Ashley Stuart, Alex Hogg, Jason Comley (Coach).

Front Row L to R—Ciaran Gibbons, Edward Parker, Declan Mills, Edward Denton, Guy Swain, Alfie Comley, Reece Wain, James Peachey.

Horspath Boys Under 9’s recently won the Oxfordshire Mail Boys league Under 9’s Green/Blue Cup. The final took place at Abingdon Town on Saturday 26th April 2008. Horspath saw off competition from Wantage (3-0) in the 1st round, Beat Cholsey 3-2 in the 2nd round, Came out winners against East Hendred 3-2 in the 3rd round, and saw off competition from Northway in the Semi-final, running out 1-0 winners. The final saw Horspath play against Goring, and on the day, with a close fought game, Horspath came out on top, with a 1-0 result. Steve Tooke, Horspath Under 9’s Manager, praised his team for their playing on the day, saying “They all played magnificently, took the game to the opposition, and worked hard as a team to achieve such a rewarding result. The goal scorer was Josh Tooke. straight from a corner. “ A close fought game, with chances created by both sides, and a tense first half performance. The second half saw continued chances from both sides, but luckily Horspath were able to put the ball in the back of the net to achieve such a well deserved result. Congratulations go to all the boys for their achievements on the day.

A Huge Well done boys……….. Hope to see you all back next year defending the cup.

Horspath Boys FC Under 9’s Line Up

Pictured Above L to R.

David Honey, Dylan Cox, Max Dybalski, Jack Griffiths, Owen Harris, Tete Brewster, Tom Goymer, Jae Sharkey, Josh Tooke.