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BLUES DO THE DOUBLE

Blues 6-2 Twyford

Brixington win final at St James Park

To clinch league and cup double  

Brixington finished their amazing season in fine style with a cup final victory at St James Park adding the cup to their league title success in one season.

Blues came out of the home changing room with one thing on their mind – to bring the silverware back to Exmouth. They got off to a dream start when captain Mark Lever played the perfect pass to Aaron Dawson in the box and his left foot shot fired pass Matt French in the Twyford goal with only 23 seconds on the clock. Blues were buzzing as Lever and Liam Ellis powered through the midfield with ease. Dawson was causing all sorts of problems down the right with the Twyford defence struggling to contain him. With constant pressure Ellis broke free into the box and drove his shot passed the keeper to double the blues lead. Blues continued to pile on the pressure Lever headed over from an Ellis corner and Dawson went close again from inside the box. Twyford struggled to get out of their own half and when they did manage to come forward the defensive qualities of Joshua Allen, Ian Perkins, Hugo Demetre and Jordon Javadi were always in control of the situation. Blues went further ahead when Lever volleyed past French from an Ellis corner with 15 minutes gone. Blues continued to dictate the game with Sam Bird, Adam Croft and Kyle Bassett getting through a lot of hard work. The passing at times from the blues players was a joy to watch as they probed away at the Twyford defence. Even the locals would’ve been proud of this first half display!! Dawson grabbed his second goal after a fine run and to end with a finish from close range. Twyford did manage to pull a goal back before half time when striker Joe Moore got away from defender Allen to beat blues keeper Oliver Kitchen to make the score at half time 4 – 1. 

Second half blues came out with the same passion and once again had a flying start Dawson completed his hat trick in the opening minutes driving home from close range. The pattern of the game continued in the same way with Brixington very much on top Bird drove his shot over the bar, Lever’s left foot drive was goal bound  but was deflected by a defender and Ellis drove narrowly wide. On a rare attack Twyford broke away keeper kitchen made a fine save from a Twyford striker but the rebound fell kindly to the striker who scored into the empty net. Blues replied well when the hard working Bassett received a threaded pass from Lever and Bassett neatly beat the keeper. Bassett could’ve added another goal moments later but didn’t produce the finish to beat keeper French. Naturally on a St James Park pitch both teams tired towards the end but Brixington can be proud of their performance to win so convincingly and at the same time play attractive football. The blues celebrated at the end showing off the league and cup trophies to round off an amazing achievement this season for themselves and Brixington Blues Youth Football Club.  

Team: Oliver Kitchen, Ian Perkins, Hugo Demetre, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Aaron Dawson, Adam Croft, Kyle Bassett, Michael Cope Tim Green, Adam Cornish & Ali Mahmood

Report by Mark Lever 

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CHAMPIONS!!!!!

Blues Win the JV League with one game to go

Twyford 2-7 Blues

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Brixington crowned Champions  

Brixington clinched the Juventus  league 1 title and stay on course for a league and cup double after defeating Twyford the team they meet in the cup final in May.  

Brixington made the brighter start with Aaron Dawson looking dangerous down the right. Striker Adam croft was presented two good chances but Twyford keeper Matt French saved well. Blues did take the lead when Mark Lever fed Sam Bird who finished well inside the box. Liam Ellis and Lever started to dominate the midfield with fine approach play with Ellis looking to release Dawson down the right. Ali Mahmood did well to cross into the box for Dawson who finished with a great strike for the second goal. Blues had further attempts on goal from Ellis’s corners Dawson hit the post with a fine header and Croft headed narrowly over. Blues created plenty of chances but were guilty of being wasteful in front of goal. Blues paid the price for the missed chances as Twyford pulled a goal back blues fell asleep from a corner and allowed Twyford to score from close range to make the score 2 - 1 at half time.  

Brixington then got the wake up call as Twyford levelled after the break a defensive error from Brixington proved costly. Blues however showed their desire and determination and stepped up a gear Lever and Ellis in midfield started to find their passing range with Tim Green and Bird linking well to provide more chances for the strikers. Mahmood restored the lead scoring from close range after good approach play. Ellis produced an unstoppable shot on the edge of the box to make it 4 – 2. Croft added number 5 as the flood gates started to open. Lever set up Kyle Bassett to score from close range after a neat inter change and croft completed the scoring just before the end to round off a comfortable victory. Man of the match Liam Ellis who dictated the midfield. Credit to Matt French the Twyford keeper who made several good saves to keep the scoring down.  

Blues last game of the season is the cup final up at St James Park on the 7^th May  

Team: - Adam Cornish, Ian Perkins, Hugo Demetre, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Aaron Dawson, Adam Croft, Kyle Bassett, Tim Green & Oliver Kitchen

Report by Mark Lever 

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  Topsham Town 2–8 Blues  

Brixington reach final and head for St James Park  

Brixington booked their place at St James Park in the Juventus under 13’s cup final with a convincing win over rivals Topsham Town and keep alive their dreams of a League and Cup double.  

Blues started the game with real desire and posed early problems for the home team. Wingers Aaron Dawson and Sam Bird were an early threat to the Topsham defence.

Liam Ellis and Mark Lever took charge of the midfield and dominated the approach play as the blues applied the pressure. Ian Perkins in defence marshalled his back four to lock out any Topsham threat. Brixington took the lead when Bird hit a speculative cross wide on the left only to see the ball bounce and beat the keeper. Dawson continued to raid down the right with Jordon Javadi offering fine support in the right back position. Blues took the game to the home team. From an Ellis corner Bird was on the back post to hook the ball home to double the lead as Topsham failed to clear the ball. Soon after blues added a third when Dawson crossed into the box and a Topsham defender put through his own net. Lever, Ellis, Bird and Dawson all had further attempts on goal but Danny Mann in the Topsham goal did well to prevent the blues increasing their lead. Then the course of the game changed Topsham Striker Jack Greenslade got the better of defender Joshua Allen to slide the ball past Oliver Kitchen. Topsham then clawed them selves right back into the game, from a free kick on the edge of the box blues defence didn’t deal with it and Topsham made it 3 – 2 scoring from close range. That’s the way it stayed up to halftime.  

Second half you sensed it was crucial who got the next goal and it went the way of Brixington. Ellis rolled a fine pass through to striker Kyle Bassett he raced away to coolly beat the keeper. Blues from this moment stepped up another gear with a display of one touch possession football. Not for the first time Bird raided down the left his pace took him in the box and finished well to grab his hat-trick at this point blues were swarming all over the Topsham defence another run from Dawson down the right he sent over a perfect cross for Bird to make it 6 -2. Defenders Perkins, Hugo Demetre, Allen and Javadi were never seriously tested in the second half. Bassett added number 7 Lever rolled a pass into his path and the striker made no mistake. Bassett then went on to complete his hat-trick after good work by Javadi and Dawson leaving Bassett to blast the ball home from close range. Both Lever and Ellis had further efforts on goal Dawson headed over in the closing stages as Brixington reached the final in style.  

Credit to the Topsham keeper whose goalkeeping prevented the winning margin being even higher. Man of the match Aaron Dawson the provider of most of the goals.  

This week blues are away to Twyford a win would see them crowned as champions.  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Ian Perkins, Hugo Demetre, Jordon Javadi, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Aaron Dawson, Adam Croft, Kyle Bassett, Michael Cope, Adam Cornish & Tim Green.

Report by Mark Lever 

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 Blues 9–0  Pinhoe Spartans  

Blues edge closer to league title  

Brixington are closing in on their second league title in two seasons as they need two points from their remaining two league games to be crowned champions.

Blues had the perfect start in this game when in the open minute Aaron Dawson raced into the box only to see his goal bound shot helped into the goal by a Pinhoe defender. It was clear from early on blues were by far the stronger side as their dominance proved. Mark Lever and Liam Ellis were pulling the strings in midfield as they created plenty of chances for strikers Kyle Bassett and Adam Croft.

Sam Bird was linking well down the left with full backs Jordon Javadi and Hugo Demetre offering great support to both wingers Bird and Dawson. Croft doubled the lead scoring from close range. Many other chances went begging with Bassett, Bird and Dawson all missing gilt edge chances. Croft made it 3 – 0 as the blues continued to dominate. Dawson found Bassett with a neat pass and the striker cheekily lobbed the keeper to make it 4 – 0 before half time. Pinhoe were unlucky not to pull a goal back when they hit the bar with blues keeper Oliver Kitchen beaten. Second half was the same pattern as the first with waves of blues pressure Bird finished off a great move involving Ellis and Dawson with fine header. Blues centre backs Joshua Allen and Ian Perkins were rarely troubled. Bassett added to the scoring to make it 6 – 0 after good work by substitute Tim Green. Dawson provided number 7 his cross was headed in by Lever. Javadi’s free kick was placed perfectly for Bassett his pace took him into the box and a fine finish gave him his hat-trick. Kitchen had to be on his guard saving well to preserve his clean sheet. A Pinhoe defender diverted the ball into his own net to complete the scoring for the blues. Credit to the visitors keeper who made a string of good saves to prevent an even bigger score line. Man of the match Kyle Bassett his persistence paid off, always a constant threat.

This Saturday Blues are away to Topsham Town in the Semi final of the cup all support would be welcome.  

Team: -  Oliver Kitchen, Jordon Javadi, Hugo Demetre,  Ian Perkins, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Aaron Dawson, Sam Bird, Kyle Bassett, Adam Croft, Adam Cornish & Tim Green

Report by Mark Lever 

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Blues 5-1 Crediton  

Blues win top of the table clash and close in on league title  

Brixington ran out winners in this top of the table clash against rivals Crediton and with games in hand puts the league title back in their hands.  

Crediton started the brighter with blues keeper Oliver kitchen having to be on his guard with two early efforts fired at his goal. Blues gradually got into their stride Aaron Dawson chased a ball in the visitor’s penalty area only to be up ended by the Crediton keeper for a certain penalty. Captain Mark Lever fired home the spot kick. Blues then started to dominate the possession with Liam Ellis and Lever working overtime to win a fierce midfield battle. The blues central pairing of Ian Perkins and Joshua Allen we’re commanding at the back for the blues. Right and left back Jordon Javadi and Hugo Demetre were always on hand to support the wingers Sam Bird and Dawson at every opportunity. In a keenly contested first half blues couldn’t add to the score and went in with the 1 – 0 lead.

Second half Blues continued to dominate and started to push Crediton back into their own half. Striker Kyle Bassett broke free to score with an excellent angled drive to double the lead. Both Bird and Dawson were getting through a lot of work down the wings as Lever and Ellis continued to feed the forwards. Crediton then produced an attack of their own the blues defence switched off for a second and were punished as Crediton pulled a goal back through Louis Kinch. But a minute later blues went up the other end Ellis found Bassett out wide and his cross was met by Adam Croft who scored from close range to restore the two goal cushion. Bassett was unlucky not to add to the scoring when his shot beat the keeper but hit the post. Blues went in search for more goals Lever set Bird away in the box and coolly beat the keeper from close in. There was still time for substitute Michael Cope to grab number five when he blasted his shot home from close range with only seconds on the clock. With the importance of the win this was a fantastic team performance from every player.  

Man of the match was Liam Ellis who was quality throughout.  

Team: -  Oliver Kitchen, Jordon Javadi, Hugo Demetre,  Ian Perkins, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Aaron Dawson, Sam Bird, Kyle Bassett, Adam Croft, Adam Cornish & Michael Cope.

Report by Mark Lever 

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Blues 3-1 Pinhoe

Cup

Blues win cup thriller  

Brixington reach cup semi’s after an excellent battlimg performance to knock out rivals Pinhoe.  

Blues had the perfect start to this cup tie when inside 30 seconds they took the lead Liam Ellis fed Aaron Dawson down the right his quality cross found Sam Bird unmarked at the far post to coolly score pass the keeper. Blues played with great passion and determination as both teams competed for every ball. The wind played a big part in the game and the visitors had it behind them in the first half. At times Brixington struggled to clear their lines. The blues back four of Ian Perkins, Joshua Allen, Hugo Demetre and Jordon Javadi had to be aware at all times of the Pinhoe attack. For the blues Ellis ran the show from midfield with Dawson and Bird always looking to be a constant threat. Midway through the half Pinhoe grabbed an equaliser Cameron Kelly whipped in a free kick that deflected off a Blues head giving keeper Oliver Kitchen no chance. Pinhoe then came very close to taking the lead when Tom Kelly’s shot came back off the post.  

Second half Blues started well with the wind in their favour they were able to Push Pinhoe back into their own half Dawson continued to cause problems down the right, strikers Kyle Bassett and Adam Croft started to influence the game with Ellis and Mark Lever winning the midfield battle. But it was Pinhoe who nearly took the lead with kitchen having to save with his legs moments later blues went back in front Dawson’s looping shot hit the post but Bassett was on hand to slot the rebound home. As the half progressed blues were looking to add to the lead Allen cleared from defence for croft to pounce, his run into the box was tracked by a Pinhoe defender but Croft did brilliantly to score past the keeper. With ten minutes to go blues defence was outstanding and Pinhoe just couldn’t manage any attempts on goal. Brixington were worthy winners in the end with every player a credit to the club. Man of the match Adam Croft for his work rate.  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Aaron Dawson, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Kyle Bassett, Adam Cornish, Michael Cope and Ali Mahmood  

Report by Mark Lever 

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Honiton Town 1-7  Blues  

Bird hits four  

Brixington kept up their title challenge with an impressive away victory over Honiton.

Blues started the game a bit sluggish and in the opening minutes the home team had them on the back foot. Both central defenders Ian Perkins and Michael Cope were tested with probing through balls. But slowly the blues started to find their passing range with Mark Lever and Liam Ellis starting to take control from the midfield. Brixington settled once they broke deadlock Lever sent the perfect pass through to Sam Bird who scored with a low drive in the corner. Soon after Bird turned provider with a fine run down the left his cross was met by Adam Croft who scored from close range. Blues started to dictate the game and continued to create more chances Croft and Kyle Bassett had further attempts on goal. Bird grabbed a third after a great approach play to give the blues a 3 – 0 lead. Right back Jordon Javadi was pushing forward at every opportunity and his right foot cross was headed in by Bird for a well deserved first half hat trick.  

Second half Blues pushed forward in search for more goals the hard working Bassett was rewarded with a goal he raced in to the box and finished with a shot passed the keeper. Ellis sent over several corner kicks and if Brixington were more clinical in front of goal the score could’ve been higher. Lever set up number six after a fine run down the left his cross was tapped in by Croft. Blues did switch off for a moment and that allowed the Honiton striker to beat Oliver Kitchen who had very little to do throughout the game. Bird crowned a great performance by scoring his fourth goal to give the blues a comfortable victory in a fine all round team performance. Man of the match Sam Bird was ask to play in a new position scored four goals and worked his socks off. This week blues are at home to Pinhoe in the cup.  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Michael Cope, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Kyle Bassett, Ali Mahmood.

Report by Mark Lever 

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 West Exe Youth 0-6 Blues  

Blues win with ease  

Blues went back to the top of the league on goal average this week after rivals Crediton lost to Stoke Hill, meanwhile blues ran out comfortable winners against West Exe .  

Brixington started the game in positive fashion as they swept forward with great menace. The midfield engine room Liam Ellis and Mark Lever dominated the proceedings setting up early chances for Striker Adam Croft. Sam Bird went close heading narrowly over from an Ellis corner. Blues pressure finally paid off when winger Adam Cornish crossed in to the box for Michael Cope to score on the half volley. Blues added to the score centre half Joshua Allen stabbed the ball home for his first goal of the season from an Ellis corner. Blues defence had little to do with Ian Perkins and Allen never really tested. The two full backs Jordon Javadi and Hugo Demetre were offering good support to the blues wingers. Blues added a third when Lever’s looping shot was pushed out by the keeper to give Croft an easy tap in. Brixington created many more chances in the first half and with better finishing should’ve been further ahead.  

Second half Blues continued to dominate, playing some delightful one and two touch football. After good approach play Bird scored from close range to make it four nil, the hardworking Lever swept in the fifth from inside the box. Blues also hit the woodwork through Ellis and Bird. Substitute Ali Mahmood completed the scoring finishing well from close range. The score line didn’t really do the performance justice but it was a great all round team display. Man of the match Liam Ellis he controlled the game from all over the pitch.

This week blues are away to Honiton Town    

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Michael Cope, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Adam Croft, Adam Cornish, Ali Mahmood.

Report by Mark Lever 

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Blues 15-1 Central FC  

Bird hits five as blues cruise to victory  

Brixington cruised to a comfortable victory in this very one sided affair with blues strikers bagging 9 goals between them.

Blues got off to the perfect start when in the opening minute Sam Bird forced the ball home after the visiting keeper hesitated on a cross. Ali Mahmood and Adam Cornish added further goals early on. Blues dictated the play. Mark Lever crashed a shot against the bar. Midfielder Liam Ellis added to the scoring as did Ian Perkins his shot crashed against the underside of the bar into the net. Lever then got onto the score sheet and Bird made it seven nil before halftime as blues were just too strong for their opponents.  

Second half Brixington continued to dominate Adam Croft bagged four second half goals, Bird added a further three more goals for himself Perkins scored his second as blues hit 15. Central scored a consolation goal from a free kick from the edge of the box.. Blues man of the match was Mark Lever who provided the strikers with plenty of service from midfield.  

This week blues are away to West Exe Youth  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Joshua Allen, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Adam Croft. Tim Green, Adam Cornish, Ali Mahmood

Report by Mark Lever 

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Knockout Cup  

Heavitree Youth 1-4 Blues  

Blues through to the next round of the cup  

Blues eased their way into the last eight of the cup competition with a comfortable win over rivals Heavitree in a game that became quite physical but blues were a strong match all the way.  

In a fierce encounter both teams looked to dominate the midfield with both teams looking to pack the central area. Although the home team seemed to have an edge on the midfield in the early stages it was Brixington who got the all important first goal. From a Liam Ellis corner striker Adam Croft glanced his header into the net on the near post. Blues then stated to force heavitree back with wingers Adam Cornish and Ali Mahmood enjoying good space down the flanks. Croft had further attempts on goal but was foiled by the keeper. Brixington were then caught with an equaliser through poor defending when the Heavitree striker punished them. Mark Lever and Ellis started to stamp their authority on the game from the midfield as blues swept forward again this time Cornish raced on to a through ball that had the keeper along way out of his goal he robbed the keeper of the ball and from distance planted the ball into an empty net. Brixington sensed more goals this time Ellis after a good run into the box he squared across for Mahmood to score from close range.  

Second half the Blues picked up the pace and drove forward at times with ease and with excellent approach play from Lever and Ellis in the middle, there were several clear cut chances falling for Croft, Sam Bird but they failed to capitalise. The Heavitree keeper who played a blinder made first class saves with Croft, Bird, Lever, Ellis and Tim Green all having attempts on the Heavitree goal. Ellis did finally score blues fourth goal when his shot from distance this time slipped out of the keepers hands. Defensively blues were sound With Ian Perkins leading the line from the back along with Michael Cope, Jordon Javadi, Hugo Demetre all playing their part. Keeper Oliver Kitchen was just a spectator in the second half. Man of the match Ian Perkins who controlled the game from the back. This Saturday Blues entertain Central FC.  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Michael Cope, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Adam Croft. Tim Green, Adam Cornish, Ali Mahmood, Paul Millar

Report by Mark Lever 

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Blues 6–0 Heavitree Youth  

Blues complete league double over Heavitree

Blues battled well and took control of the game right from the early stages to complete a league double over Heavitree.  

Blues took the game to Heavitree with some bright passing all over the pitch. Blues were rewarded with their opening goal when Hugo Demetre and Michael Cope combined well for Liam Ellis to pinpoint a pass to Aaron Dawson, who beat the keeper with a great shot. Brixington continued to push forward right back Jordon Javadi sent a teasing ball through for striker Adam Croft to chase and with great pace he shook off his marker to beat the keeper. Mark Lever and Ellis controlled the midfield for the blues wingers Cope and Dawson were getting plenty of service with Sam Bird and Croft being a constant thorn in the Heavitree defence. Brixington’s third goal was another cracker from Demetre after an Ellis corner was cleared to the edge of the box the left back blasted another unstoppable shot passed the keeper. Blues defence were rarely troubled with centre backs Ian Perkins and Joshua Allen always in control with Javadi and Demetre spending more time in the opposition’s half. Keeper Oliver Kitchen had the odd touch.  

Second half Blues continued their domination as Lever and Ellis continue to pull the strings from the middle of the park blues added a fourth when substitute Kyle Bassett cheekily back heeled a shot pass the keeper. The tricky Dawson scored his second scoring from close range. Blues forced several corners with Bird, Ellis, Bassett and Lever all having further attempts on goal.  Substitute Adam Crnish did put the ball in the net but was just off side. They completed the scoring when Heavitree failed to clear a blues corner only to see Perkins score from close range to give blues a well deserved victory. Man of the match Jordon Javadi who never put a foot wrong.  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Joshua Allen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Michael Cope, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Adam Croft. Tim Green, Kyle Bassett, Adam Cornish

Report by Mark Lever 

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Broadclyst Sports Club 0–6 Blues

 Blues off to a winning start to the year as croft hits three  

Brixington hadn’t played since November but the break didn’t seem to matter as they produced a fine performance to cruise past Broadclyst.  

Blues were much the brighter team in the early stages midfielder Liam Ellis threaded the perfect pass through to Adam Croft his lightening pace out stripped the home defence to coolly beat the keeper to put the blues one up, minutes later right back Michael Cope split the home defence with a great pass and Croft was away again to score and make it 2 nil.

With further blues pressure they force several corners Croft narrowly headed over from an Ellis corner. Both Mark Lever and Ellis dominated the midfield for the blues as they continued to probe. Striker Sam Bird was next to pounce with a low drive from inside the box. Blues defence were rarely troubled with Ian Perkins, Hugo Demetre, Jordon Javadi and Cope all well in control. Keeper Oliver Kitchen got one touch seconds before halftime. Tim green was getting through a lot of hard work down the right combining well with Bird. Blues attacked again this time Ellis was on hand to blast the ball home from close range for number 4. Blues first half display was joy to watch as they continued to pass the ball around with superb accuracy. From an Ellis corner the ball was cleared to the edge of the box and Demetre was on hand to blast a left foot drive into the top left hand corner of the goal.  

Second half Blues still continued to dominate but the home team did see a bit more of the ball Lever and Ellis were still behind a lot of the approach play. Croft grabbed the only goal of the second half although he and co striker Bird may have cashed in more with other chances.

Man of the match Adam Croft a great display of blistering pace.  

Team:_ Oliver Kitchen, Paul Millar, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Michael Cope, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Adam Croft. Tim Green, Ali Mahmood 

Report by Mark Lever 

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 Broadclyst Sports Club 0–6 Blues  

Blues off to a winning start to the year as croft hits three  

Brixington hadn’t played since November but the break didn’t seem to matter as they produced a fine performance to cruise past Broadclyst.  

Blues were much the brighter team in the early stages midfielder Liam Ellis threaded the perfect pass through to Adam Croft his lightening pace out stripped the home defence to coolly beat the keeper to put the blues one up, minutes later right back Michael Cope split the home defence with a great pass and Croft was away again to score and make it 2 nil. With further blues pressure they forced several corners Croft narrowly headed over from an Ellis corner. Both Mark Lever and Ellis dominated the midfield for the blues as they continued to probe. Striker Sam Bird was next to pounce with a low drive from inside the box. Blues defence were rarely troubled with Ian Perkins, Hugo Demetre, Jordon Javadi and Cope all well in control. Keeper Oliver Kitchen got one touch seconds before halftime. Tim green was getting through a lot of hard work down the right combining well with Bird. Blues attacked again this time Ellis was on hand to blast the ball home from close range for number 4. Blues first half display was joy to watch as they continued to pass the ball around with superb accuracy. From an Ellis corner the ball was cleared to the edge of the box and Demetre was on hand to blast a left foot drive into the top left hand corner of the goal.  

Second half Blues still continued to dominate but the home team did see a bit more of the ball Lever and Ellis were still behind a lot of the approach play. Croft grabbed the only goal of the second half although he and co striker Bird may have cashed in more with other chances.  

Man of the match Adam Croft a great display of blistering pace. 
This week blues are away to Stoke Hill Youth.  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Paul Millar, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Michael Cope, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Adam Croft. Tim Green, Ali Mahmood .  

Report by Mark Lever 

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Pinhoe Youth 0–15 Blues

Blues goal avalanche as Bird hits five  

Brixington completed their last league fixture of 2004 recording their biggest win of the season as they thumped 15 goals past Pinhoe Youth.  

Blues got off to the perfect start when striker Sam Bird finished a four man move inside the first 30 seconds and this set the tone for the remainder of the game. Blues totally dictated the game from start to finish with midfielder Liam Ellis commanding in the central position. Good work also by winger Adam Cornish he provided two perfect crosses for Bird and Ali Mahmood to score. The busy Joe Poulten scored from close range and a blistering shot from Ellis on the edge of the box gave the keeper no chance. The home side rarely troubled the blues defence with Ian Perkins, Paul Millar, Jordon Javadi and Hugo Demetre all comfortable dealing with any Pinhoe attack with keeper Oliver Kitchen just a spectator. Bird made it 6 – 0 at half time to grab a first half hat-trick.  

Second half blues continued to pile the pressure on with both Bird and Poulten adding further goals. Striker Mark Lever headed home an Ellis corner. Substitute Adam Croft was only on the pitch a few minutes when he opened his account. Blues pressure was relentless as they played the ball around the park constantly stretching the Pinhoe defence. Ellis continued to dominate the play from the middle and there were further goals for the blues with Croft2, Poulten Bird and Lever all adding to the scoring. Credit has to go to the Pinhoe keeper who made several one on one saves to stop the score line being even higher. Blues man of the match was Liam Ellis he dominated the play from midfield and had a hand in most of the blues goals. 

Have a great Christmas boys from Mark and Andrew next fixture Twyford Spartans away on January 8^th.      

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Paul Millar, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Joe Poulten, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Sam Bird, Adam Croft. Adam Cornish, Ali Mahmood 

Report by Mark Lever 

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Crediton Youth 2–1 Blues  

Blues 14 month league run finally comes to an end  

Brixington’s unbeaten run of league games which stretched throughout last season and the first six games of this season came to and end with a close encounter with league rivals Crediton.  

Blues started the game a bit edgy and it was the home team that carried the early threat. Blues gradually came into the game and from their first corner Liam Ellis whipped in a kick that defender Ian Perkins narrowly headed over the bar. Ellis then went close himself his long free kick almost crept under the keeper. Blues were made to work hard against a very strong and well organised Crediton side. Blue came close to opening the scoring, again an Ellis corner was met by Perkins and this time his header hit the post. There were times blues defence was put under pressure which also caused them to panic and keeper Oliver Kitchen was kept generally busy without having to make any real last ditch saves.  

Second half blues were caught out in the opening minute defender Jordon Javadi failed to clear his lines and the Crediton striker blasted the ball passed the helpless Kitchen. The game continued to be fairly even with blues just not been able to find the cutting edge in the last third. Ellis and Joe Poulten seemed to be out numbered in the midfield and strikers Mark Lever and Sam Bird didn’t get any real quality service.  

Midway through the second half blues conceded again when out of nothing a shot from the edge of the box gave Kitchen in the blues goal no chance. Brixington fought back and from the kick off went up the other end and defender Hugo Demetre scored from close range to bring it back to 2 – 1. Blues then pushed on for an equaliser but the Crediton keeper was always equal to the blues threat. Ellis sent over another corner for Lever to head in but the keeper made a great save to deny the striker. Blues finally ran out of time leaving Crediton with the upper hand in the league as they remain unbeaten for the season and sets up an interesting encounter in February when the teams meet again.  

This week blues play host to Honiton Town .  

Team:-  Oliver Kitchen, Paul Millar, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Joe Poulten, Liam Ellis, Mark Lever, Michael Cope, Sam Bird, Ali Mahmood, Adam Croft. Adam Cornish, Tim Green 

Report by Mark Lever 

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 Blues 9–0 Broadclyst Sports Club

Dawson ’s scores 4 with Blues still unbeaten to stay top  

Brixington kept up their unbeaten record to stay top of the league with their sixth win on the bounce.  

Blues took the game to Broadclyst right from the first whistle. Winger Aaron Dawson started to damage down the right. Blues first goal came direct from a corner Liam Ellis’s delivery sailed straight in to the net. The busy Dawson struck number 2 after good approach play. Good work by Mark Lever set up another goal for Dawson to make it 3 – 0. Blues dominated the half with Ellis and Joe Poulten pulling the strings in midfield. From an Ellis corner the ball was cleared out to Hugo Demetre who’s shot struck the bar. Brixington went in search for more goals. Poulten added a fourth driving his shot past the keeper after good approach play by Dawson . Ellis sent a through ball for Kyle Bassett to chase and great persistence he managed to score under pressure. Dawson grabbed a first half hat-trick, yet another Ellis corner was finished by an excellent volley. Broadclyst were always full of running but found blues defence too tough to crack with Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Paul Millar and Demetre in commanding form. Substitute Sam Bird had only been on the pitch a few minutes when he scored from close range to make it 7 – 0 Dawson grabbed his fourth goal of the game when Lever crossed from the left to pick out Dawson coming in on the far post. Blues had all the play in the second half blues keeper Adam Cornish rarely had a touch. Minutes from the end Lever rounded off a fine team performance with a sweet left foot drive that gave the keeper no chance. Man of the match Hugo Demetre he never put a foot a wrong. This week blues are away to Crediton Youth

Team: - Adam Cornish, Paul Millar, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Joe Poulten, Liam Ellis, Aaron Dawson, Mark Lever, Michael Cope, Kyle Bassett, Sam Bird, Ali Mahmood, Adam Croft   

Report by Mark Lever 

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 Blues 2–1 West Exe Youth  

Super sub Mahmood grabs late winner  

Brixington extended their unbeaten run to five straight wins in the league when substitute Ali Mahmood came off the bench to score a dramatic winner to keep the winning run going and defeat the team that sit in second place behind them.  

Both teams came in to the game unbeaten and had to contend with a strong swirling wind and heavy rain. Blues made the better start with wingers Aaron Dawson and Michael Cope probing down the flanks. But it was the visitors who struck early with their first attack a long ball forward caught out the blues defence and keeper Ollie Kitchen was beaten with a well struck effort. In the poor conditions blues went right back on the attack Dawson broke free twice in the box but his crosses in front of goal managed to miss the advancing blues strikers. Brixington kept up the pressure, Kyle Bassett headed against the bar from a Liam Ellis corner. West Exe continued to defend in numbers. Blues midfielder Joe Poulten went close but he miss kicked in front of goal. From another Ellis corner blues hit the post through a goal moth scramble. Blues were thinking it wasn’t going to be their day but they kept attacking the West Exe goal Dawson fed Bassett he turned in the box and shot passed the keeper for a well deserved equaliser.  

Second half Brixington kept up the tempo strikers Bassett and Mark Lever were given more space and blues still looked to come forward at every opportunity. Cope went close as he cut in from the left but the keeper beat out his shot. Defender Ian Perkins headed over the bar from an Ellis corner as the blues went in search for the all important second goal. Defenders Perkins and Josh Allen Jordon Javadi and Hugo Demetre had less work to do but nobody could rest in these conditions. Blues brought on a fresh pair of legs with Sam Bird and Ali Mahmood entering the field of play. Bassett, Lever and Dawson all had further attempts on goal but the West Exe keeper managed to keep his team on level terms. The game entered the last five minutes and it was the blues substitutes who combined well to unlock the visitors defence Bird spread the ball out wide to Mahmood who raced in to the box rounded the keeper and coolly slotted the ball home from an angle. Blues players celebrated at the final whistle knowing this was a big win which puts daylight between them at the top of the league.  

Man of the match Aaron Dawson was always a constant threat.  

Blues next game is on the 6^th November home to Broadcyst.  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Joshua Allen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Joe Poulten, Liam Ellis, Aaron Dawson, Mark Lever, Michael Cope, Kyle Bassett, Sam Bird, Ali Mahmood, Adam Croft .

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Central FC 0-9 Blues  

 Knockout Cup

Blues 7–1 Honiton Town  

Blues seal cup victory over Honiton  

Brixington book their place in the 2^nd round of the under 13’s cup with a deserved win over Honiton Town .  

Blues had the perfect start in this cup match when in the opening minutes Aaron Dawson cut in from the right wing and scored from close range slotting the ball home pass the keeper. The game was played in good spirits but both teams were guilty of giving the ball away. Brixington had the bulk of possession and it was Dawson again picking up the ball down the right hand side who jinxed his way in to the box to make it two nil.

Joe Poulten the blues midfielder was in great form again and stamped his mark on the game all over the pitch. Blues added a third when Liam Ellis and Hugo Demetre combined well with a quickly taken corner Ellis’s delivery was headed home through a crowd of players by Ian Perkins for his first goal of the season. Blues defence hadn’t been really tested up to this point with Joshua Allen, Perkins Demetre, and Jordon Javadi all comfortable with any Honiton threat.  

Second half you could see the visitors had come out determined to make a game of it, they succeeded in putting the blues under pressure as Brixington were pushed back they didn’t help matters as they gave the ball away far too much in dangerous situations. It was no surprise when Honiton pulled a goal back. This was the wake up call blues needed when moments later striker Adam Croft restored blues 3 goal advantage. This settled the blues Ellis and Poulten started to drive the blues forward from the midfield Ellis stretched the Honiton defence with a ball out wide, striker Mark Lever did well to keep it in with the Honiton defence stranded and his accurate left foot cross was headed home by croft. Lever then got him self on the score sheet when he raced in to the box rounded the keeper to coolly score number six. There was still time for Adam Croft to sore his second hat-trick in two games to make it 7–1 and send blues in to the next round. Credit to Honiton they never stopped running.  

Blues Poulten deserved the man of the match award.  

This week Blues are away to West Exe Youth  

Team: - Oliver Kitchen, Joshua Allen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Ali Mahmood, Joe Poulten, Liam Ellis, Aaron Dawson, Mark Lever, Michael Cope, Adam Croft, Tim Green.   

Report by Mark Lever 

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Central FC 0-9 Blues  

 Croft and Lever bag 3 each  

Brixington kept their unbeaten run in the league going this season with a comfortable win away to Central FC. Although blues were never in danger in losing this game at times the passages of play was quite scrappy. It took some time for Brixington to settle into any sort of rhythm. They broke the deadlock when midfielder Liam Ellis burst through the home defence to set up Mark Lever for a fine finish. Blues had most of the possession but Central made it difficult to break their defence down getting plenty of bodies in front of goal. Ellis went close when his vicious shot hit the post. Sam Bird added a second goal after good work down the right from Michael Cope. Joe Poulten then went close with an effort on goal just the wrong side of the post. Blues defence were rarely troubled with Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Hugo Demetre and Paul Millar all in control of any Central attack.. Poulten added a third goal scoring from close range after being set up by Cope. Lever added a fourth before halftime when the keeper spilt the ball he was on hand to force the ball over the line.  

Blues were in the driving seat for the second half but with the game being untidy at times they didn’t capitalise on there lead until substitute Adam Croft fired home from close range to make it 5 – 0. Ellis set up Kyle Bassett for the sixth with a fine pass, Bassett coolly beat the keeper from inside the box. Croft grabbed the seventh scoring from close range after a good pass from Poulten. As the game entered the last quarter blues became much more dominant Croft flew into the box only to be brought down by the keeper who pulled off a great save to deny croft the spot kick. Lever completed his hat-trick with a great run from his own half finishing with a fine left foot drive Croft also completed his hat-trick scoring from close range after good work by Ellis. Blues also missed some really good chances to add to the lead with Croft, Bassett, Poulten and Perkins all going close. 

This Saturday blues entertain Honiton in the cup.  

Team: - Adam Cornish, Paul Millar, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Ali Mahmood, Joe Poulten, Liam Ellis, Kyle Bassett, Sam Bird, Mark Lever, Michael Cope, Adam Croft, Robert Welsman.

Report by Mark Lever 

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Blues 15-2  Stoke Hill

Blues crush Stoke Hill  

Brixington made it 3 out of three as they went on the rampage crashing home 15 goals to boost their goal difference in the league.  

Blues opened the scoring in the open minutes when Michael Cope crossed for Sam Bird to head across the box for Mark Lever to glance the ball past the keeper. Although the play was untidy in the early stages it was Brixington making all the running. But Stoke Hill did manage to peg them back when the blues defence switched off, to allow the visitor to equalise. Brixington quickly restored the lead when Ali Mahmood turned sharply in the box to score pass the keeper. Bird added a third when he headed in Liam Ellis’s corner. Blues were again pegged back though when Jordon Javadi and blues keeper Adam Cornish failed to communicate to allow Stoke Hill to score. From there blues quality took over as they went searching for more goals. Tim Green came on for the injured Javadi and blasted home the fourth with a fine drive. Ellis drove home the fifth with a great shot from the edge of the box. Blues were now dictating the game with ease, Joe Poulten finished off a fine move with a low drive in the corner. There was still time for Bird to hit his second before half time and the blues seventh.  

Second half Blues just camped in the visitors half as they tore into the Stoke Hill defence. Bird, Ellis and Lever all went onto complete their hat-tricks substitute Adam Croft scored after capitalising on a rebound from an Ian Perkins penalty. Cope scored from close range and a visitor own goal completed the goal rush in what turned out to be a very one sided affair. But credit to the blues they broke down Stoke Hill’s nine man defence with a display of quality finishing. This Saturday blues are away to Central FC.  

Team: - Adam Cornish, Paul Millar, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Ali Mahmood, Joe Poulten, Liam Ellis, Tim Green, Sam Bird, Mark Lever, Michael Cope, Adam Croft   

Report by Mark Lever 

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Heavitree Youth 0-9 Blues 

Blues on fire  

Brixington Blues produced an awesome performance to brush aside one of the leading contenders for honours this season in Heavitree.

Blues went on the attack right from the start and the home team found them selves behind after three minute Liam Ellis split the defence with a through ball to Aaron Dawson his swivel and turn and a fine finish set the standard for the rest of the game. Blues added a second when striker Mark Lever found Ali Mahmood in the box he stroked the ball home to score on his debut for the blues. Brixington were buzzing all over the pitch playing quality football Dawson, Ellis and Lever combined well to set up Joe Poulten at the far post who blasted the ball pass the keeper for the third. Heavitree tried to stem the tide of pressure but the rearguard defence of  Brixington were not giving any thing away with Ian Perkins and Joshua Allen solid at the back and being well supported by Hugo Demetre and Jordon Javadi. Blues continued to create more chances Lever headed against the bar from a Ellis corner, Sam Bird also went close from inside the box. The Heavitree keeper kept the score down producing fine saves from Ellis, Dawson and Bird.  

Second half continued the same as the first and Lever grabbed a fourth neatly wrong footing the keeper. Blues were coming forward in search for more goals as the home team just simply couldn’t get out of their own half blues passing and movement was joy to watch. Next on the score sheet was defender Demetre who scored from close range to add a fifth. Good work again by Dawson set up Lever for number six. Ellis hit a stunning drive for the seventh from outside the box.. Substitute Adam Croft showed great pace to score the 8^th, Blues still hadn’t finished Poulten added no. nine to round of a stunning victory and earn himself the man of the match.. But this was an all round team performance of the highest quality.  

This week Blues entertain Stoke Hill.  

Team: - Ollie Kitchen, Joshua Allen, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Ali Mahmood, Joe Poulten, Liam Ellis, Aaron Dawson, Sam Bird, Mark Lever, Rob Welsman, Michael Cope, Adam Croft.   

Report by Mark Lever 

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Blues  5-1 Twyford Spartans

  5 Star Blues  

Brixington kicked off their opening game of the season with a convincing victory over close rivals Twyford.  

Twyford are considered to be one of the main challengers for the league honours this season, but right from the first whistle blues dictated the game and put pressure on the visitors defence. Liam Ellis and Sam Bird were commanding in midfield and were behind most of the blues approach play. Striker Mark Lever had a glorious chance to open the scoring when clean through but slipped the ball wide of the post. Blues other striker Kyle Bassett had a similar opportunity when he tried to lift the ball over the advancing keeper but a fingertip save, denied him. Winger Michael Cope was next to bear down on the visitors goal but he also failed to put his chance away.  

Twyford offered very little going forward. New pairing of Ian Perkins and Jordon Javadi in the blues defence were rarely troubled giving fullbacks Hugo Demetre and Paul Millar the chance to push forward where possible. Blues forced several corners and with Ellis excellent on dead ball kicks blues some how didn’t capitalise on the opportunities with Lever, Bassett, and Bird all guilty of missing further chances. Going in at halftime at 0 – 0 was frustrating considering amount of chances blue squandered in the first half.  

Blues made a change at the break Rob Welsman replacing Tim Green who had been under the weather for most of the week. A minute had gone when Cope fed Bassett down the right his cross was tapped in with his first touch of the ball by Welsman giving a sigh of relief around the ground.  

Blues stepped up a gear from here playing some splendid football all over the pitch spreading the play from right to left. Ellis and Bird continued to be very influential in the middle of the park. Blues doubled the lead when Lever glanced his header past the keeper from a Ellis corner. The hard working Bassett grabbed the third with a low drive inside the box. Blues were camped inside the visitors half, Welsman turned provider for the fourth his high left foot cross was neatly headed home by Cope. Bassett grabbed a fifth scoring from close range to justify what was a fine display by the blues. Twyford grabbed a consolation goal late on with the blues keeper just a spectator for most of the game.  

This week blues are away to Heavitree Youth.  

Team: - Ollie Kitchen, Paul Millar, Hugo Demetre, Ian Perkins, Jordon Javadi, Michael Cope, Tim Green, Liam Ellis, Sam Bird, Mark Lever, Kyle Bassett, Rob Welsman, Joe Poulten  .

Report by Mark Lever 

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