

Sydney Russell enjoyed the best of the opening exchanges, Sebastian Towse finding himself through on goal only to be denied by a good save from St Martin’s goalkeeper Cameron Tredgett, and Ayobami Tanimowo pulled a shot just wide of the post moments later. Eventually we were lucky enough to get the win.” They played really well still and we kept really pushing for that equaliser. We try and instil a real determination and resilience in our kids, even when they’re behind. Credit to Adam and all that he’s done for the team this year. “I’ve been here five years now and we’ve never won an Essex competition so to come back with a football Essex Cup is really, really pleasing. As a school we’re looking to really develop football and hopefully follow-up today’s success with plenty more.” Over the next two weeks we’ve got four finals – three Borough Cups and this Essex one – so we’re looking strong in all year groups now. “Since I’ve been at the school we’ve been getting into more and more finals.

It wasn’t just the players who got the goals and the assists – it was a real team effort.” Reflecting on a gripping finale in which both teams were in front at various stages, Clark reacted: “We’ve got good players in there and on days like today, in your finals, you’re looking for your best players to really produce, so it’s really pleasing. Bradley McClenangham netted twice in an entertaining counter which wasn’t settled until two minutes from the end of extra time at Dagenham & Redbridge FC. Sydney Russell School Coach Tom Clark paid tribute to “a real team effort” from his squad as they prevailed in a thrilling Under 13s Chairman’s Trophy Final to win 4-3 after extra time against St Martin’s School from Brentwood.Ĭlark, part of a Management Team which also includes colleague Adam Guzda, helped to lead the Dagenham-based school to one of what could prove to be four trophies this season.

Source: Sydney Russell 4-3 St Martin’s (after extra time), Wednesday 13th May 2015, Kick-Off 3:00pm, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium, Essex County Schools FA Chairman’s Under 13s Trophy Final.Ĭlick here to listen to the post-match interview with Sydney Russell School’s Tom Clark. The full match report of the cup final follows as it happened. Making our school, their families and friends proud of their achievement. we are the Champiooooooooooooons….Ĭongratulations to our Year 8 boys football team for their amazing winning streak, in this year’s U13 FA Essex Cup.
