| Wednesday, 31 August, 2005: Under-18s win opening game |
The Under-18s won their opening game of the season at Bromley 4-3 in the Southern Youth League. Adam O'Neill scored a brace and Ian Parkes and Elliot Everson scored one a piece as the Angels came back from 3-0 to win dramatically.
Please note there will be no further updates to this site until Saturday, 3 September.
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| Tuesday, 30 August, 2005: Site update |
All stats and tables have been updated from yesterday's game. Tony Browne's match report has been added for the Horsham game and his Ramsgate report should appear tomorrow.
Match Report / Post-Match Chat / Gallery: Action Photos
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| Monday, 29 August, 2005: Angels go third after win |
Result today: Tonbridge 2-1 Ramsgate.
Full update to come tomorrow.
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| Sunday, 28 August, 2005: Reserves beaten at Horley Town |
The Reserves were beaten 2-1 yesterday at Horley Town, who are also next week's opponents in a League Cup tie. Matt Scutter scored the Tonbridge goal.
Read Kevin Goldsmith's match report here.
Reserves Fixtures / Suburban League South Table / Reserves Appearances
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| Saturday, 27 August, 2005: Hornets despatched from Cup after 3-1 win |
 Tonbridge eased themselves into the First Qualifying Round after a 3-1 win over Horsham at Longmead Stadium. Debutant Lee Carey, Leroy Huggins and Tony Dolby (penalty) were the scorers.
In the next round the Angels face a trip to the coast to play Hastings United. Tonbridge won the last game between the two sides 2-1 back in April 2004 and the pair last contested an FA Cup tie in 1994, the Sussex side victorious after a replay in the 2nd Qualifying Round.
Match Report to follow / Post-Match Chat
Gallery: Action Photos
On Monday the Angels entertain Ramsgate in the Ryman League Division One, 3.00pm kick-off. Ramsgate have won their first two league games and also won their FA Cup tie at Merstham convincingly yesterday, so will be in top form going into the Longmead Stadium clash. A tough and entertaining game is in prospect.
Left: Nick Barnes being challenged against Horsham. |
| Friday, 26 August, 2005: Carey signs from Seagulls |
The connection between the Angels and Brighton & Hove Albion's academy side is beginning to bear fruit with the signing of midfielder Lee Carey today. The youngster will be in the squad to face Horsham tomorrow.
Jay May will be unavailable tomorrow and will not feature in the squad, while Darren Smith and Mike Cramp are continued absentees although it is hoped Smith can make a return in time for the Dulwich game next Saturday.
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| Thursday, 25 August, 2005: Site update |
Some new updates to report on - you can now view the upcoming fixtures for the Ryman League Division One on the League Table page, and you can now also view the division's leading goalscorers on the same page. The Under-18s Fixtures page has also been updated.
League Table ... Under-18s Fixtures
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| Wednesday, 24 August, 2005: Match report added |
Match report for last night's Banstead game appears here.
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| Tuesday, 23 August, 2005: Dolby and Piscina fire Angels to 2-0 win |
Tonbridge won 2-0 at Banstead tonight thanks to a Tony Dolby free-kick and a Luke Piscina solo effort to go up to fifth place. Full update and report to appear tomorrow night.
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| Monday, 22 August, 2005: Ryman League result and small update to site |
One result to report on tonight, Newport IOW won 1-0 at Kingstonian and move above the Angels into ninth place in the embryonic league tables. In addition to the table update, early fixtures for the Under-16s have been posted on their dedicated page here.
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| Sunday, 21 August, 2005: Angels snatch draw with injury-time leveller |
The Angels yesterday avoided a disastrous start to the season with a fortunate equaliser in injury time. Fleet Town, traditionally a bogey side at Longmead Stadium, looked set to take home all three points until Jay May scored with 94 minutes on the clock.
The Reserve side got off to a great start to their season by beating Chipstead 4-0. Phil Cramp and John Sinclair both scored a brace and you can read the match report here or visit the Reserves page.
Fleet Town Match Report / Post-Match Chat
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| Sunday, 14 August, 2005: Another defeat completes mixed pre-season |
 Tonbridge completed a mixed bag of pre-season results with a fourth consecutive defeat at East Thurrock United yesterday. Some varying results and performances mean the expectation for the squad this season is unclear with wins against top opposition such as Sutton United and Eastbourne Borough being undermined by a run of defeats towards the end of the packed schedule. It's worth remembering that all four games this week were against higher-ranked opponents and manager Tony Dolby will be expecting three points from the first game against Fleet Town next Saturday, a side that have traditionally fared well at Longmead Stadium in the past.
East Thurrock report / Photos / Post-Match Chat
Brighton Match Report / Action Photos / Post-Match Chat
Right: Haughton fires home the second goal at East Thurrock yesterday.
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| Thursday, 11 August, 2005: Angels beaten 5-2 by young Seagulls |
Tonbridge 2-5 Brighton & Hove Albion: Match report and photos from this match and today's game at East Thurrock will now appear on Sunday afternoon. Sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience!
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| Thursday, 11 August, 2005: Bromley report added / Under 18s Fixtures added |
A small update to the site this evening, the match report is now online for the Bromley match and you can also view the first fixtures of the 2005/06 season for the Under 18s.
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| Wednesday, 10 August, 2005: Angels beaten by Premier Division Bromley |
Tonbridge lost 2-0 last night in their latest friendly at Bromley. Goals from Allan McLeod and Barry Gardner were enough to see off the Angels. Bromley featured ex-Angels Andy Walker, Nic McDonnell and Wade Falana in their line-up.
Meanwhile Mike Cramp has been ruled out for up to six weeks after picking up an injury at Folkestone on Saturday, but no news of Darren Smith as yet. Jon Heath has also picked up a knock but hopes to recover in time for this Saturday's trip to East Thurrock, as the high number of friendlies this summer start to take their toll on the injury list.
Match Report / Post-Match Chat
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| Sunday, 7 August, 2005: Folkestone and Westerham defeat Angels sides |
Both the first team and reserves were beaten by two goals to one yesterday. Tony Dolby scored as the Angels lost 2-1 at Folkestone Invicta in the Sid Burvill Cup, while the Reserves were defeated by the same scoreline at Westerham. A full update will appear later today.
Match Report / Action Photos /
Post-Match Chat
Meanwhile the Angels have been drawn against yesterday's opponents Folkestone in the Kent Senior Cup. The match will be played at Longmead Stadium.
Full Kent Senior Cup First Round Draw:
Bromley v Ashford Town
Dartford v Cray Wanderers
Ramsgate v Thamesmead Town
Sittingbourne v Gravesend & Northfleet
Tonbridge Angels v Folkestone Invicta
Welling United v Chatham Town
Byes: Margate, Dover Athletic
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| Wednesday, 3 August, 2005: Angels complete second win over Conf South oppo |
 It was a much-improved performance that saw the Angels complete their second win over Conference South opposition in pre-season. Eastbourne Borough were despatched 1-0 by a Luke Piscina goal.
Some comings and goings to report today, Kieron Wilson is wished a fond farewell as he heads to Memphis for a two-year scholarship. John Farley has departed the club signing for fellow Division One club Horsham, while Ray Powell returned to Angels colours tonight playing at right-back for Tonbridge.
Match Report / Action Photos /
Post-Match Chat
Right: Powell wrestling for the ball with the impressive Eastbourne striker Yemi Odubade.
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| Wednesday, 3 August, 2005: Reserves complete first game with goalless draw |
The Reserves drew 0-0 last night at home to Crockenhill in their first friendly. I anticipate being able to add a match report to the site by tomorrow evening.
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