The 1^st XI lost 5 – 2 at Westside Res FC. The Ruts Scorers were Kyle Moore and Paul Gough. Despite a much improved second half display, the Ruts were unable to reduce the arrears further.

The ‘A’ Team won 1 – 0 at Real Holmesdale FC in the League Cup. Aaron Sandys scored the OR’s All-important goal from the Penalty Spot. Ruts Keeper Mike Lowe was MOTM.

The ‘B’ Team won 5 – 1 at Frenches Athletic A FC. The Ruts Scorers were Alex Blenkinsop (2) Mark Todd, Jake Searles and Simon Minihane. Manager Erol Yilmaz praised Steve Berry’s great assist for Minihane’s strike. Mark Todd was the OR’s MOTM.

The Sunday XI kept themselves fully in the title race, as they beat Larkhill City FC 5 – 1 at Poplar Road thanks to a terrific 4 goal haul from Ruts MOTM George John (pictured) plus a stunning strike from Patrick Pinder.

Manager Sean Thornton was delighted to secure another 3 points in his teams charge to win the title against a much-improved Larkhall team. In his post-match briefing he said  ‘it was great to see George John get rewarded with a perfect hattrick after putting in the hard yards all season long. Well done, George!

The 1st XI had a frustrating afternoon as they lost 0 – 2 to Old Plymouthians FC at Poplar Road despite having plenty of possession. The Visitors secured a 1 – 0 lead, which they took into the Interval.

The Ruts were on top for much of the second half and were awarded the perfect chance to level when Alfie Dulley was scythed down in the area. Alas, the resulting penalty from Skipper Gough struck the post, and the temporarily lifted Ruts were left to rue a great missed opportunity.

OP’s added a very late second goal, as the Ruts attempted to secure something from the Match. However, it was not to be! Kyle Moore was the OR’s MOTM.

The ‘A’ Team secured a thumping 6 – 1 Win against Southern Athletic FC. Dan Wallis smashed a thumping hattrick securing him the OR’s MOTM award. The Ruts other Scorers were Aaron Sandys, Reuban McCardle and Ross Trimmings.

The ‘B’ Team did not have a Fixture.

The Walking Football Squad enjoyed both a training session and a match today. The Ruts overcame Better Sports FC 7 – 0, the Scorers were MOTM Darren Knott (5) Paul Cook and Gary Forge. Photos below.

Club Legend Lee ‘I will never play Walking Football’ Caffell made his WF debut!! notching his 508th Ruts Appearance.

Best wishes to all of the Ruts teams playing tomorrow.

The 1st XI are at Home to Old Plymouthians FC. Venue – Poplar Road. Kick Off is at 2.00pm.

The ‘A’ Team Home are at Home to Southern Athletic FC. Venue – Tudor Drive, Pitch 1. Kick Off is at 1.30pm.

The ‘B’ Team do not have a Fixture.

The ever-growing Walking Football Squad have a double activity. 11.00am – Squad Training. 12.00pm – Match v Better Sports FC.

The Sunday XI are Away to Borussia Battersea FC. Venue – Wandsworth Common Pitch 3. Kick Off is at 10.30am.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing this Weekend.

Congratulations to 16 year old Jamie Poulter who became the first Ruts Youth Footballer to play for the Ruts Seniors yesterday.

Jamie is pictured with his Dad Dan and his Uncle Lee (Trigger was also a prolific Ruts Scorer notching 221 goals so far!)

The 1st XI lost 3 – 2 at Kew Park Rangers in a game that started incredibly well as the OR’s breezed comfortably into an early 2 nil lead courtesy of a deft Toby Lempriere header from a Sam Leatherby Corner on 9 minutes. Ruts MOTM Leatherby then doubled the Ruts lead from the spot in the 12th minute after Lempriere was fouled.

Frustratingly the Ruts were then left to rue giving away 2 very cheap penalties, which allowed the hosts to reach the Interval level.

The second half was balanced and well contested. However, the Ruts conceded in the 65th minute and despite their determined efforts they were unable to secure what would have been a fully deserved point.

The ‘A’ Team Match Away to Real Holmesdale Res FC was postponed this morning.

A largely hungover ‘B’ Team suffered a 4 – 1 defeat against Waddon Wanderers. Alex Blenkinsop notched the Ruts goal, whilst Chris Blenkinsop was our MOTM.

Best wishes to all of the Ruts teams playing tomorrow.

The 1st XI are Away to Kew Park Rangers. Venue – Richmond Athletic Ground TW9 2SF, the home of Richmond Rugby Club. Kick Off is at 1.00pm.

The ‘A’ Team are Away to Real Holmesdale Res FC. Venue – John Ruskin Playing Fields, Coombe Farm, Off of Oaks Road, Croydon, CR0 5HL. Kick Off is at 1.30pm.

The ‘B’ Team are at Home to Waddon Wanderers FC. Venue: King Georges Playing Fields, Pitch 1, Tudor Drive, Morden SM4 4PN. Kick Off is at 1.30pm.

The Sunday XI are Away to Rosendale Sports Reserves FC in the Dylan Rigobert Trophy. Venue – Pynners Close Playing Fields. Kick Off is at 12.30pm.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing this Weekend.

Please note that Pitch Inspections at both Venues will take place at 10am and 10.15am respectively.

The 1st XI are at Home to AFC Ewell. Venue – Poplar Road. Kick Off is at 2.00pm

The ‘A’ XI are at Home to Tooting Bec ‘B’ FC. Venue – Tudor Drive. Kick Off is at 1.30pm.

The ‘B’ and Sunday teams do not have fixtures scheduled.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing this Weekend.

The 1st XI’s Match was postponed.

The ‘A’ XI suffered a 4 – 0 defeat at Tooting Bec ‘B’. Craig De Souza was Ruts MOTM.

The ‘B’ XI lost 5 – 1 in the Cup to Worcester Park Res FC. This fixture was always going to be tough as the opponents play 4 divisions higher. However, despite being 5 goals behind at the interval, a spirited second half display saw the Ruts reduce the arrears courtesy of an Andy Flanagan header from a Steve Berry corner. Craig Lyle was the OR’s MOTM.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams playing tomorrow.

The 1st XI ‘s Away Match versus Westside Res FC has been Postponed.

The ‘A’ XI are Away to Tooting Bec ‘B’ FC. Venue – Tooting & Mitcham Utd, Bishopsford Rd, SM4 6BF. Kick Off is at 12.45pm.

The ‘B’ XI are at Home to Worcester Park Res FC in the League Cup. Venue – Poplar Road. Kick Off is at 1.30pm.

No Extra Time, Straight to Pens, should the match require this.

The Sunday XI are at Home to Junction Elite 5ths FC. Venue – Poplar Road. Kick Off is at 12.00pm.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing this Weekend.

The 1st XI went down 4 – 3 to Junction Elite FC, in a match which could have gone either way, or ended as a draw.

The Ruts opened lively and gained a Penalty in the 3rd minute. However, the Home Keeper saved it and the opportunity for an early lead was missed.

10 minutes later the Ruts lost possession in the middle of the pitch and were sucker punched as the buoyed Hosts took the lead.

On 19 minutes the OR’s levelled in a good move as Sam Leatherby won the ball passing to Adam Randall who drove forward before playing a great through ball to Alfie Dulley who levelled well as he slotted past the keeper.

Despite both teams creating an equal amount of further 1st half chances, it was the Hosts who were far more clinical as they hit a trio of goals in a 9-minute spell before the half hour mark!

The Ruts left their second half rally a tad too late to secure something from the match. Randall and Billy Liffen strike’s both hit the crossbar, although it took until the 82nd minute for the Ruts to reduce the arrears when a Dan Creasey cross was firmly struck home by Harry Swain.

Late OR pressure saw a home player handball the ball in to the net to make it 4 – 3. Sam Leatherby was our MOTM.

The A Team secured a 2 – 1 win against Warlingham Res FC at Poplar Road thanks to Goals from Reuben McCardle & Dan Wallis. Liam Washford Bent was the OR’s MOTM.

The B Team had a great Away trip at NPL ‘B’ FC, as they hit 5 goals, courtesy of a Alex Blenkinsop hatrick, plus further strikes from Chris Blenkinsop & Mark Todd. The hatrick man also deservedly secured the Ruts MOTM nod.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts teams competing tomorrow if their matches survive the heavy rain!