1st XI Won 4-1 goals from Benjamin Kennett x2 Steven Berry and Nick Raggett

2nd XI Drew 4-4 goals from Phil Lines x 2 Jamie Coyne and Ryan Kennett

Old Ruts v Raynes Park Vale vets match this sunday cancelled due to surrey cup for our opponents.

The 1st XI picked up their first points of the Season in a battling display against Bookham FC. Two late penalties were well converted by Steve Berry, one of which he one himself, the other was won by Ben Kennett. 3 points and a clean sheet will hopefully kick-start the season. Billy Liffen was the OR’s man of the match.

The 2nd and 3rd XI’s both had days to forget. The 2nds went down 4 – 1 to NPL away with only a Phil Lines consolation strike and a MOTM display from Jon Taylor to soften the blow.

The 3rd XI suffered a 4 – 2 defeat at Alliance Athletic with the OR’s goals coming from Paul Gough and George Tidey. Jack McGoldrick was the Ruts MOTM.

old ruts vets 5 knollmead vets 3  R,Lines x2   S.Ryder ,S.Young, S.Minnihane

1st XI Away v Crescent Rovers.
Venue: Wallington Sports & Social,34 Mollinson Drive,Wallington SM6 9BY.
K.O: 3-00pm

2nd XI Home v Burpham FC
Surrey Cup Junior Rd 1
Venue: Poplar Road,
K.O. 2-30pm

3rd XI NO GAME DUE TO CRESCENT ROVERS ‘B’ PULLING OUT OF THE LEAGUE.

Sunday Vets Away v Grafton Vets
Venue; Colliers Wood FC
K.O, 10-30am.

Massive Congratulations to Dave ‘Spud’ Murphy on reaching the phenomenal 300 goals for the Club milestone on 14/9/14. This equals the long standing all time Club record held by Ian ‘Boony’ Lennard. Well done Murph just one more to reach the summit of the leaders board!!

Our good friend and supporter Mr John Crook sadly passed away last Friday on the19th of September and our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Jean and their family,

John was the real deal and I fondly referred to him as Mr Football. He was a Life Vice President, former Chairman and Director of the Surrey County F.A, and also the President of the Wimbledon & District League and the Wimbledon Referees Society. He was also a former Football League match official who was responsible for training over a 1000 others to take up the Whistle over the years, including my Dad and Uncle. I have probably only skimmed the surface on his contribution to football and apologise if this is the case. He was a wonderful man outside of football too and he will be sorely missed by all of his friends and family.

Many of you will remember John for his good humour, jokes, speeches and trophy presentations at our Annual Football Dinners and many photos are still on our website.

Truly a legendary top bloke, friend & advisor who had the uncanny knack of offering me great advice, whilst also dealing me a few ‘get out of jail cards’ in my early football admin years! R.I.P Johnny.

John’s funeral is on Friday the 3rd of October, 4.40pm at North East Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden, SM4 4NU and his Wake is at the Clubhouse – Old Rutlishians’ Association, Poplar Road, Merton Park, SW19 3JS.

Gavin Lennard

Definitely a case of ‘bad day at the office’. The 1st XI went down 4 – 1 away, albeit a scoreline which flattered the hosts. Dean Riordan scored for the Ruts. The 2nd XI went down 4 – O at home after a goal-less first period and the 3rd XI bowed out of the County Cup 2 – 1. Best wishes to the Vets tomorrow.

1st Team Away v Trinity
Venue:Lime Meadow Avenue,Sanderstead CR2 9AS
K.O: 2-00pm
Referee: Cliff Angol

2nd Team Home  v  Crescent Rovers Res
Venue: Poplar Road, Merton Park SW19 3JS
K.O: 2-30pm
Referee: John Mills

3rd Team Home  v  Epsom Casuals.
Surrey Cup Lower Junior rd 1
Venue: Prince Georges Playing Fields,Grand Drive SW20
K.O: 2-00pm
Referee: Paul walker

Sunday Vets  Home  v  Claygate Vets
K.O: 10-30am