Grange 3 Def Park Ridge 1
Undefeated so far this season, Grange were keen to continue their winning ways against a Park Ridge side who were struggling to get some points on the board. Coach Alan Waller made a few changes to the side who drew 2 all against the Gap last week, top scorer Micky V dropping to the bench for Sammy Xinis to make up the front three with Jamie and Shortman. Goalkeeper Jimmy was replaced by Nath, centre back Bull by Casey Boston and Tungy came in at right back for Leachy. Tim Curtin and Bosto Junior were moved into central attacking roles, while Watto Read more
Juniors – Field 1 closed for training on Thur 31st
Field 1 is closed for training on Thursday 31st March. Providing the weather holds, Field 2 and Field 3 are still open for training today. Junior teams allocated to train on Field 1 will need to find some space on Field 2 or 3. If the weather worsens through the day, we may need to close Field 2 and Field 3, so keep an eye on the web page later in the day.
Field 1 Closed for Training 30/3/11
Field 1 is closed for all training. At present Field 2 & 3 are still ok to train on until a further inspection can be carried out later tonight.
Junior Training on Wed 30th is cancelled
Due to the wet weather, training for the Juniors on Wednesday 30th March is cancelled.
GRANGE OPENS THEIR ACCOUNT AS THE RAIN TUMBLES
Premier Division 2R contenders Grange Thistle finally returned to the winners circle with a comfortable 2 – 0 victory over a stale The Gap side in the early game at the picturesque Walton Bridge Reserve. Two goals in the first half by Daniel Horbury-Wood and Casey Boston were enough to give Grange the spoils and kick start their 2011 campaign. Read more
Metro 2 V’s UQ Match Report
Sunday night saw a Metro 2 clash between Grange Thistle Soccer Club and University of Queensland at Lanham Park as Paul Arnaud returned to the helm determined to refocus the team after an average start to the season. The valuable addition of Janet Scamp as the team manager also provided some much needed structure and organization off the field. Read more
Under 8 Training Cancelled For 21st March
The field allocated to U8 training has been closed due to the field condition from the weekend rain. We understand that this is the final chance to train before the start of the season, so we will contact the U8 teams to see if we can identify another time they could train this week.
Grange 2 Drew The Gap 2
Gap 2 – Grange 2
First of all, congratulations to Tungy and Sarah who welcomed Willow into the world on Tuesday at a healthy 8 pounds 12 ounces. She’s obviously got a lot of her dad in her with a full head of black hair and has already hacked down her teddy bear in the bottom corner of her cot.
Pic: Willow Tung, seen here celebrating maiming an opponent Read more
Special thanks
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
Government Sponsors
The Queensland Government provided $133,019 to Grange Thistle Soccer Club to build a change room facility to get more Queenslanders active through sport and recreation.
Our Club gratefully acknowledges the funding contribution by Brisbane City Council for our new change room facility and field irrigation.
In addition to another grant supporting the Clubs 90th Anniversary Project which includes the Book and Honour Boards
The Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit fund provided $30,000 to Grange Thistle Soccer Club to purchase a tractor/mower to maintain their fields
