With one win and one loss over the past two games, The Loganholme Metro One Reserves provided the consistency they have been working for with a 2-0 win over Grange Thistle.
While coach Col Hume was sidelined with a broken leg, Loganholme FC looked injured providing sluggish football in the first half though digging deep in defence to stay even with the opposition.
Chances came and went as the Lightning struggled to finish each opportunity, breaking numerous times down the lines and looking dangerous in attack.
Glad to hear the half time whistle, The Reserves continued to fight hard for form early in the second half, improving with each minute until striker Agim found the net in the 64th minute to lift the Loganholme FC side.
On a high from a breakthrough, Lightning continued to penetrate the Grange Thistle defence and putting pressure on the keeper.
Grange hit back hard looking to even the score, pushing an extra man into the midfield and causing numerous overlaps in attack.
Loganholme stayed strong holding out a fierce and hungry opposition with some much needed defensive work from the forwards to the backs as a unit.
Central Midfielder Matthew Taylor slid into his role with ease providing the second goal of the match in the 81st minute as the pressure valve was released on the Grange side.
A goalless response kept a disappointing Grange Thistle out of the game and helping the Loganholme FC side to their second win of the season.
Stamping their foot on the competition and letting their presence known, the reserves have put in their bid for the 2009 premiership.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Round Four Metro One Vs Grange Thistle
Loganholme FC Metro One has thundered over rival opposition Grange Thistle securing their first three points for the season at Lanham Park tonight.
It looked to be another tight game for the away side, struggling early in the first half to keep possession over a leaky Grange defence.
Conceding a goal late in the first half against the run of play, Loganholme were on the defence showing heart but not shape.
Strong Grange support from the sideline and an irrigated pitch made it look like another walk over taking Loganholme back to past weeks.
Coach Joe Borg stood strong instilling confidence into the young team as the second half whistle went.
A new team looked to take the pitch in the second half for Loganholme FC, showing maturity through hard work, control and the possession that was vital for any chance of a come back.
The man dubbed ‘Rambo’, David Funnell opened the floodgates in the 54th minute, putting a deflected ball into the bottom left hand corner off his left boot to bring the score back to even.
A second followed with constant pressure and creative ball work across the park, striker Chris Jones found the bottom right corner 28 yards out to lift the Loganholme FC supporters to their feet.
The floods continued, as Loganholme appeared to put a cloud over the park with some static play that has been coming all season, leaving a weary Grange Thistle team running after the ball and not with it.
A superb strike from number 3 Jacob Steele in the 59th minute left the crowd in awe as he looked to provide a small tutoring session into breaking teams and goal lines, curling the ball into the top left hand corner from the right wing, catching the keeper and defence flat footed.
The final arrow in the heart of the Grange Thistle came as pocket rocket Blake Greenwood secured the win in the 66th minute, finishing the ball with a lightning touch and strike.
With only one late reply Loganholme FC recorded their first win of the season but with high confidence that there is more to come, looking to next weeks match at home to back up on some magic football.
It looked to be another tight game for the away side, struggling early in the first half to keep possession over a leaky Grange defence.
Conceding a goal late in the first half against the run of play, Loganholme were on the defence showing heart but not shape.
Strong Grange support from the sideline and an irrigated pitch made it look like another walk over taking Loganholme back to past weeks.
Coach Joe Borg stood strong instilling confidence into the young team as the second half whistle went.
A new team looked to take the pitch in the second half for Loganholme FC, showing maturity through hard work, control and the possession that was vital for any chance of a come back.
The man dubbed ‘Rambo’, David Funnell opened the floodgates in the 54th minute, putting a deflected ball into the bottom left hand corner off his left boot to bring the score back to even.
A second followed with constant pressure and creative ball work across the park, striker Chris Jones found the bottom right corner 28 yards out to lift the Loganholme FC supporters to their feet.
The floods continued, as Loganholme appeared to put a cloud over the park with some static play that has been coming all season, leaving a weary Grange Thistle team running after the ball and not with it.
A superb strike from number 3 Jacob Steele in the 59th minute left the crowd in awe as he looked to provide a small tutoring session into breaking teams and goal lines, curling the ball into the top left hand corner from the right wing, catching the keeper and defence flat footed.
The final arrow in the heart of the Grange Thistle came as pocket rocket Blake Greenwood secured the win in the 66th minute, finishing the ball with a lightning touch and strike.
With only one late reply Loganholme FC recorded their first win of the season but with high confidence that there is more to come, looking to next weeks match at home to back up on some magic football.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Event Review Two: Loganholme Metro Round Three
The achillis heel of Loganholme FC Metro One and Metro One Reserves has been exposed as they suffered another loss in the third round against Brisbane Athletic on Saturday night that left coach Joe Borg fuming.
An action packed and high scoring game found the Reserves on the wrong side of the score line going down 5-4 in the dying minutes at Cornubia Park.
Reserve coach Col Hume gave his thoughts saying there was no question that the side didn’t play up to the standard they should.
“Our defence as a unit is lacking and has been lacking in these early games, forming an attack is no problem but when we are confronted with a break and the midfield are struggling to make it back, then we fall apart and its hard to pick it up after that,” he says.
It is clear that the side needs to tighten the screws on its defence quickly in the week leading up to the next match, conceding seven goals in two games.
Despite early pressure on Brisbane Athletics’ defence, the Loganholme Reserves were the first to concede in the 18th minute when Athletic countered from a Loganholme corner, overwhelming the small defence that was left with a break down the field.
Hitting back late in the first half Loganholme Reserves took hold of the match, showing glimpses of the football they can play going up 3-1 with two early goals in the second half.
Though their defence continued to lapse and it cost them the game, conceding goal after goal with only one reply by the 90th minute.
Both teams were looking to post the three points on the ladder after a key match was washed out last weekend against University of Queensland, though Loganholme Metro One was left looking into the heavens for any assistance at the final whistle.
In a tight contest that looked like it could go either way, Loganholme FC Metro One took to the challenge as best could be expected, putting together brilliant football that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats for 90 minutes.
Though Coach Joe Borg was left seething, lashing out at the referee after two controversial goals against his side in the back end of the game was the only thing to separate the two sides.
“I’m proud of the way the boys played tonight, they deserved a win or at least a draw. It’s a harsh way to lose when the referee makes those calls but I guess that’s football and you can’t do anything about that except cop it and try to move on,” he says.
Loganholme FC were not without their chances, pressure on the Athletics’ defence brought enough opportunities but the near misses just added salt into the wound.
Captain Jimmy Hodsdon said he was disappointed with the result.
“We really should have went on and finished the job we started tonight, its frustrating knowing you gave it all with the boys supporting each other and not coming out with the desired result because of a couple of bad calls,” he says.
With Two losses from two games, the Metro One side is more focused then ever for this weeks training ahead of the next game against Grange Thistle.
An action packed and high scoring game found the Reserves on the wrong side of the score line going down 5-4 in the dying minutes at Cornubia Park.
Reserve coach Col Hume gave his thoughts saying there was no question that the side didn’t play up to the standard they should.
“Our defence as a unit is lacking and has been lacking in these early games, forming an attack is no problem but when we are confronted with a break and the midfield are struggling to make it back, then we fall apart and its hard to pick it up after that,” he says.
It is clear that the side needs to tighten the screws on its defence quickly in the week leading up to the next match, conceding seven goals in two games.
Despite early pressure on Brisbane Athletics’ defence, the Loganholme Reserves were the first to concede in the 18th minute when Athletic countered from a Loganholme corner, overwhelming the small defence that was left with a break down the field.
Hitting back late in the first half Loganholme Reserves took hold of the match, showing glimpses of the football they can play going up 3-1 with two early goals in the second half.
Though their defence continued to lapse and it cost them the game, conceding goal after goal with only one reply by the 90th minute.
Both teams were looking to post the three points on the ladder after a key match was washed out last weekend against University of Queensland, though Loganholme Metro One was left looking into the heavens for any assistance at the final whistle.
In a tight contest that looked like it could go either way, Loganholme FC Metro One took to the challenge as best could be expected, putting together brilliant football that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats for 90 minutes.
Though Coach Joe Borg was left seething, lashing out at the referee after two controversial goals against his side in the back end of the game was the only thing to separate the two sides.
“I’m proud of the way the boys played tonight, they deserved a win or at least a draw. It’s a harsh way to lose when the referee makes those calls but I guess that’s football and you can’t do anything about that except cop it and try to move on,” he says.
Loganholme FC were not without their chances, pressure on the Athletics’ defence brought enough opportunities but the near misses just added salt into the wound.
Captain Jimmy Hodsdon said he was disappointed with the result.
“We really should have went on and finished the job we started tonight, its frustrating knowing you gave it all with the boys supporting each other and not coming out with the desired result because of a couple of bad calls,” he says.
With Two losses from two games, the Metro One side is more focused then ever for this weeks training ahead of the next game against Grange Thistle.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Club secures Major Sponsor
The senior metro one and metro one-reserve teams have a new face to represent with the introduction of Financial Connections as sponsors for the 2009 season. Owner and operator of the insurance company Tony Daniel has been affiliated with Loganholme FC for the past nine years through his children playing for the club. With the relocation of his business from Woolloongabba to Loganholme, Tony said it was a good opportunity to support our local community. The Teams have been supplied with kit bags, training strips as well as playing strips, and club shirts.
For every client that comes across in doing business with either Financial Connections or Financial Integration Tony will support Loganholme Football Club by giving them $300.
For every client that comes across in doing business with either Financial Connections or Financial Integration Tony will support Loganholme Football Club by giving them $300.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
New club name, new look
With the introduction of the club name 'Loganholme FC' after a committee meeting that approved the name change from the previous 'Loganholme Lightning', the club is now awaiting the arrival of new jerseys and gear. The current strip is predominately maroon with green and has been popular throughout the last few seasons. Though with the club signing a variety of new top players as well as making a new name for itself in trying to establish Loganholme as a power figure in football Brisbane, a new strip seems to be the way to go. President Gregg Steele has said the new gear will feature white jerseys and shorts with a bit of green while the socks will also be predominantly white with a strip of maroon.
Talks are under way with local businesses trying to search for a new sponsor for the top team to provide the new gear as well as a training strip and club shirt.
Talks are under way with local businesses trying to search for a new sponsor for the top team to provide the new gear as well as a training strip and club shirt.
Wet weather drowns hopes of match
An eager Loganholme squad was disappointed to find the match cancelled on the weekend due to heavy rain throughtout the week. Scheduled to play at the University of Queensland on Saturday afternoon the side were looking to hit back after the first round loss to Nerangba United. Though the rain could have been a blessing in disguise with defender Luke Muscut and Striker Barry Kerr out with injury, giving them a chance to recover before the next game.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Event Review One
Loganholme FC Lightning metro one all but thundered in their opening football match against Narangba United losing 5-4 at their home ground in Cornubia on Tuesday night.
At a packed house the club and balcony shuddered as supporters flocked to see their number one side start their campaign for the 2009 premiership.
The crowds soon fell silent as Narangba proceeded to snatch three quick goals in the first half against the run of play leaving coach Joe Borg shaking his head.
“Conceding early goals like that was the worst we could expect, from then on we were chasing a shadow trying to put together miracle balls and that’s not what we needed, we needed to slow it down and play our game and show patience,” he said.
Caught out of balance and out of time the Loganholme goal keeper was left stranded in the tenth minute off a corner that found the feet of a Narangba opponent on the eighteen yard box, sending it into the bottom left corner.
Looking to hit back early Loganholme dominated play putting together some magic football dazzling Narangba into searching for the ball.
With each opportunity that came it was another one missed as Loganholme looked to the heavens for some sort of divine intervention.
Narangba United only needed eight minutes from their last goal to crack the wall of defence and score from the near corner as the Narangba defender climbed over to reach the high ball.
Loganholme left Defender Dustin Steele described it as scrappy and inconsistent football that only in parts looked remotely promising.
“We should of dominated tonight’s game, we penetrated wide and broke apart their defence countless times but our finishing touch and defence was something left to be desired,” he said.
Loganholme central Midfielder Stefan Bowett opened up the game in the 33rd minute with an inspiring goal from 24 yards out into the top right hand net, catching the Narangba keeper off his line and alone.
Though this did little to stop the floodgates from opening as a break down the right flank by the Narangba striker saw the defence falling over each other leaving the keeper stranded as the third goal was conceded.
With little changes made at half time Loganholme again looked promising scoring early, revitalising some confidence into the squad.
But once again it was a run down the right flank by Narangba that broke the home side, unable to stop a blistering volley into the bottom corner.
Manager of the Loganholme metro one team Benjamin Head said it was a disappointing performance by the team which needed to put together consistent football which has not been seen from the side yet.
“We’ve been training hard on constantly shifting the ball around and keeping possession, but its hard when u have had early defensive errors, you start to play panicked football,” he said.
Late goals by both sides kept the dying moments alive for a hopeful Loganholme side, but were always chasing a losing margin.
Putting the game behind them, Loganholme FC now look to next weeks match against University of Queensland to find the form needed if they are going to be contenders for the 2009 premiership.
At a packed house the club and balcony shuddered as supporters flocked to see their number one side start their campaign for the 2009 premiership.
The crowds soon fell silent as Narangba proceeded to snatch three quick goals in the first half against the run of play leaving coach Joe Borg shaking his head.
“Conceding early goals like that was the worst we could expect, from then on we were chasing a shadow trying to put together miracle balls and that’s not what we needed, we needed to slow it down and play our game and show patience,” he said.
Caught out of balance and out of time the Loganholme goal keeper was left stranded in the tenth minute off a corner that found the feet of a Narangba opponent on the eighteen yard box, sending it into the bottom left corner.
Looking to hit back early Loganholme dominated play putting together some magic football dazzling Narangba into searching for the ball.
With each opportunity that came it was another one missed as Loganholme looked to the heavens for some sort of divine intervention.
Narangba United only needed eight minutes from their last goal to crack the wall of defence and score from the near corner as the Narangba defender climbed over to reach the high ball.
Loganholme left Defender Dustin Steele described it as scrappy and inconsistent football that only in parts looked remotely promising.
“We should of dominated tonight’s game, we penetrated wide and broke apart their defence countless times but our finishing touch and defence was something left to be desired,” he said.
Loganholme central Midfielder Stefan Bowett opened up the game in the 33rd minute with an inspiring goal from 24 yards out into the top right hand net, catching the Narangba keeper off his line and alone.
Though this did little to stop the floodgates from opening as a break down the right flank by the Narangba striker saw the defence falling over each other leaving the keeper stranded as the third goal was conceded.
With little changes made at half time Loganholme again looked promising scoring early, revitalising some confidence into the squad.
But once again it was a run down the right flank by Narangba that broke the home side, unable to stop a blistering volley into the bottom corner.
Manager of the Loganholme metro one team Benjamin Head said it was a disappointing performance by the team which needed to put together consistent football which has not been seen from the side yet.
“We’ve been training hard on constantly shifting the ball around and keeping possession, but its hard when u have had early defensive errors, you start to play panicked football,” he said.
Late goals by both sides kept the dying moments alive for a hopeful Loganholme side, but were always chasing a losing margin.
Putting the game behind them, Loganholme FC now look to next weeks match against University of Queensland to find the form needed if they are going to be contenders for the 2009 premiership.
Monday, March 9, 2009
pre match layout
As the lightning metro one and reserves take to a light training session tonight, all thoughts are on tomorrow's first season game against Nerang. The squad that began its pre-season journey in late November, strangers to each other and the style of play being asked of them by the coaching staff, the players will take to the field hoping to take every experience and skill learnt and perform as a team, a single unit moulded together over time.
Training began and ended with the players and coaches in a huddle, giving the pre match speech was head coach Joe Borg who enforced confidence into the nervous squad, reminding them of everything that they have been taught. The squad has shown great potential with solid team and individual performances over the past few weeks in warm up matches. Stringing together brillant football at times and exposeing some weaknesses that can be improved ahead of the competition. With wins over a couple of metro one and two sides and a close loss against the Mt Gravatt Premier two team, Loganholme FC are looking to prove they belong in the league and are a threat against all sides. Although only time will tell over the next few weeks how much potential they have in the upcoming competition. Kickoff at 5pm and 7pm tommorrow night at their house at Cornubia, Loganholme will be looking to open their season with one foot forward and a win over Nerang.
Training began and ended with the players and coaches in a huddle, giving the pre match speech was head coach Joe Borg who enforced confidence into the nervous squad, reminding them of everything that they have been taught. The squad has shown great potential with solid team and individual performances over the past few weeks in warm up matches. Stringing together brillant football at times and exposeing some weaknesses that can be improved ahead of the competition. With wins over a couple of metro one and two sides and a close loss against the Mt Gravatt Premier two team, Loganholme FC are looking to prove they belong in the league and are a threat against all sides. Although only time will tell over the next few weeks how much potential they have in the upcoming competition. Kickoff at 5pm and 7pm tommorrow night at their house at Cornubia, Loganholme will be looking to open their season with one foot forward and a win over Nerang.
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