Monday 12th October 2009

PHFC were on the verge of quitting the Stanford 7aside league but kept together to play out the remainder of the season five. They joked maybe they would stick around if they produced some sort of amazing unbeaten run, and after tasting defeat in their first 4 games they stunned the footballing world to go unbeaten, winning 5 of their last 6 games. Well PHFC did decide the give it one more season, and included some key new signings; Arron Lockwood, Fraser Kidd, and Lee Horncastle have given the team a new balance, and tonight they kicked off the new season against old foe's Shenfield Wednesday. Sadly it didnt end in the result they were looking for, but the match did see PHFC wearing their new kit, which was identical to the one they wore back in the early 11aside days. Heres to a long and hopefully succesful season ahead...

Tuesday 2nd June 2009

Goalkeeper Grant Bell will be out of action throughout the month of June, so PHFC have acted fast to sign goalkeeper Patrick Mosley on loan from 'The Business', who currently play in Division Four. Pat made his debut last night against Inter Minan and had a solid game, despite the 4v1 defeat. Adam Nicholls also made his PHFC 7aside debut last night after featuring for us in an 11aside game back in 2006. Adam will provide cover for the squad. Gavin Boseley is expected to recover from his shoulder injury in time to face Breast Rummage Albion next Monday, and Rory Cooke will also be available for selection.

Sunday 15th March 2009

Date: Sunday 15th March 2009  Time: 7.30-10  Place: Markhams Chase Sports Hall, Basildon  Trophies: winning team of the tournament, top goal scorer, player of the tournament Each team will play 4 games  Teams play each other once and then the two teams with the most point’s plays for the trophy and then the other two teams play for 3rd n 4th place. Each game lasts 12 minutes and then there is a 3 minutes gap to get the next game under way. If the game is a draw after 12 minutes the game will go to one penalty kick each, if both teams miss or both score the game will end in a draw.  3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw Each team will need to elect a captain which will be responsible for their team.  Each team will also need to elect a player from their team which will act as the referee in games they are not participating in.  At the end of the tournament the 4 captains will come together and pick a player of the tournament. Each captain has to pick a player from another team therefore is not allowed to pick a player from his own team.  Rules * Only astro-turf style footwear or trainers are to be worn * No sliding tackles * Goalkeepers are allowed out of the penalty areas but obviously cannot then use their hands * No players are allowed in the goalkeeper area, accidental entry into the goalkeeper area is up to the discretion of the referee. If a defending player enters the area, a penalty is awarded. If an attacking player enters the area, the ball restarts from the goalkeeper. If a player scores whilst outside the area but motion takes him inside, the goal is awarded. * Penalties are taken from the edge of the penalty area and are taken as a ONE STEP penalty * Back passes to the keeper are allowed, but only if the ball has touched 2 players. If the ball is passed back by the same player who receives it, the keeper cannot touch the ball; if he does touch the ball a penalty kick will be awarded. * The keeper can kick or throw the ball out pick the ball up from a pass back as long as it has touched 2 or more players as per above rule * When a goal is scored play is restarted from the keeper * Players can score from any free kicks * Opposition players must be 3 yards from free kicks * We ask ALL players to shake hands with the opposition and the referee after each fixture * Teams can have up to 7 players in there squad, but only 5 players can be fielded at one time. There will be no time in a game for subs because it will waste too much time, unless the team has an injured player and needs to change.  * Teams must bring their own kits or bibs  * The ball can go over head high Remember this is a friendly tournament and we are all there to play football. Team captains will be responsible for their players and for keeping them under control. The red and yellow card will only be shown if the challenge is really bad or a player is aggressive towards another player. If a player is sent off he will not be able to play again and will be asked to leave. If teams do result to violence the tournament will be ended because we will be asked to leave by the leisure centre.

Monday 23rd February 2009

Jamie Barton, PHFC's star striker, has received his trophey's for finishing top goal scorer in each of PHFC's first two seasons. He was presented with his awards after the 2v0 defeat to the Dirty Half Dozen tonight. Jamie actually finished the first season as joint top goalscorer with Richard Serowka, Gavin Boseley, and Michael Lee.... all scoring one goal each. However, the league organisers decided to present Jamie with the trophey. Jamie finished the second season with 8 goals. Two ahead of Rob Scholes of Shenfield Wednesday

Sunday 12th March 2006

PHFC defender Paul Fell has returned home from hospital after suffering a broken leg in the match against Lackofability on March 5th. Paul spent 6 days in hospital and has returned home to rest. Fell will miss the rest of the season and will aim to make him comeback towards the end of the summer. Grassroots released the following statement....  5th March 2006  Match: LACKOFABILITY v PHFC  As per  Rules 2, General Rules, section 10) CAUTIONS & DISMISSALS  e) Causing Abandonment of Game:  Lackofability FC is subject to:  DISMISSAL & EXCLUSION FINE BAND 5 ( Fine £50 plus sanctions as deeemed necessary by the management),  - serious incidents involving other players.  1) As of, Sunday 5th March 2006, Lackofability are excluded until such time as deposit (£50) is re-instated.  2) Player who caused injury suspended for one week.  3) Game & three goals awarded to PHFC.  The organisers of the Grassroots 6aSide Leagues will always act in the best interests of teams who adhere to the philosphy of Fair Play & Sportsmanship. With regard to players or teams guilty of serious incidents we can authorise the 'two strike' rule e.g. second time: banned from our Grassroots Leagues.  We are able to deal with disciplinary matters 'in house', however if fines are not paid, teams & players will be reported to the Essex FA for further action. May I remind you, at registration, team managers sign to agree they are responsible for all fines or costs and behaviour of players and spectators.  Please Note: The player who sustained a broken leg last week will be off work for some time. As a sporting gesture the Grassroots League will make a donation plus with fundraising, including a whip 'round this Sunday, this hopefully will go some way to ease his hardship. Please give generously. Remember it could be you next time.  Staff & players from the Grassroots League wish you a speedy recovery.  Cheers Bob & Richard

Friday 24th March 2006

PHFC will be playing Argos Romford on Easter Sunday (16th April) at Gloucester Park in Basildon. PHFC midfielder Richard Serowka who now works at Romford will be appearing for his new store, but other than that it is thought PHFC will remain largely unchanged. Rumours are circulating that PHFC will play in the white England kit. Romford's kit is still TBC. The match will kick off at 4.15 and you can find out the latest detail by clicking the link below... PHFC vs Romford

Sunday 16th October 2005

Efforts are being stepped up to arrange a fixture against Lee Jones's new store over at Thurrock Retail Park. A likely venue is James Hornsby School in Laindon on a saturday night in November. There is a little resistance to the idea at the moment which is hoped will be overcome in the next few weeks. The PHFC 6Aside team is beginning to make waves in the Sunday Basildon League, after a lowkey start the team is beginning to settle. The side is made up of Rob Harlow, Richard Serowka, Lee Jones, Daniel Pettit, James Buck and ex player Paul Fell (who starred in PHFC's defeat to Westgate in 2002). To keep up to date please check out the PHFC6Aside Website.... http://phfc.tripod.com

Wednesday 21st September 2005

The prospects of playing Southend Talza Way seem doomed. Negotiations broke down yesterday when PHFC revealed they beat the Airport store 10v1, Southend Talza Way then decided to back down and 'get back to us by the weekend'. Some good news though. PHFC look all set to turn out the a 5-aside football league this season. 4 players have signed up, Richard Serowka, Robert Harlow, Craig Burnett and Danny Garbould. The squad will be complete if Lee Jones and Kris Slaven agree to compete. The trial weekend will be this sunday too determine whic division the team should compete. With the league campaign getting under way the following week (october 2nd). More news to come, stay tuned to this site and the forums. Injury News. The knocks appear to be healing, Serowka still has a sore calf muscle but isn't fazed and it eagily anticipating the weekend of football. Slaven & Clifford are still nursing injurys but again shouldn't be considered serious doubts for the weekend.

Monday 19th September 2005

The summer is fast becoming a fading memory but the PHFC news is increasing by the day. Heres a quick update with whats been going on over the summer months... *TRANSFER NEWS* IN: James Buck Josh Knight Nicholas Mottram (promoted from reserves team) Matthew Appleton OUT: Ashley Garbould Damien Pettit (transfer to be completed on 30th September) Robin Linham (transfer to be completed on 15th October) LOAN DEALS: Lee Jones has left the club and joined Thurrock Retail Park, but secured an instand loan transfer back to PHFC, its looking like he will be ineligable for the forthcoming fixture between the two teams but may turn out for Thurrock against PHFC. *INJURY NEWS* In a bruising training encounter on sunday, PHFC players experienced alot of mixed injurys. Defender Danny Garbould hurt a leg which leaves him in pain walking up and down the stairs, fast improving Ian Clifford suffered an injury to his foot which could rule him out for up to two weeks. Midfielders Richard Serowka and Kris Slaven both suffered similar muscluar injurys to the legs during a practise match. All four are expected to be fit for PHFC's clash with Southend. *FIXTURE NEWS* Today PHFC recieved information that Southend want to challenge PHFC, and before the 10v1 and 5v1 scorelines come flooding back, its actually a different Southend. Southend Talza Way will aim to bring the pride back to the town after Southend Airport's two maulings at the hands of PHFC in the Whizz Kids Cup. A date or venue is still to be finalised but Richard Serowka confirmed that they will try to negotiate a fixture for Sunday 9th October. Thurrock Retail Park Argos also want a fixture against the mighty PHFC, perhaps with the following week to the Southend game in mind. A date or venue again is still to be finalised, but stay tuned to https://argosfootball.tripod.com/phfc for the latest news. *TEAM INFORMATION* PHFC may be entering a 5-aside football league this winter at James Hornsby's new astro-turf complex in Basildon. Further news to come on this breaking news at the weekend.

Monday 13th June 2005

Last sunday PHFC we left with the heartbreaking decision not to travel to Bournemouth for the Argos Southern Region Tournament. With one squad member dropping out on friday night, it was a frantic race to find a replacement, a replacement was found saturday lunchtime, but by this time is was too late. PHFC informed the tournament organisers of their decision to withdraw saturday night. Richard Serowka said "Im gutted, absolutely gutted, Bournemouth was gonna be one of the best experiences of my career, i feel robbed." Lee Jones was also less than pleased, "It's not fair, we was gonna win this, no doubt!" PHFC face the prospect of a summer without competitive football, Thurrock Retail Park Argos are preparing a team to challenge PHFC, but a date is still to be confirmed. Sommerfield's Argos have accepted a friendly match, but havent replied to the June 26th challenge date.

Thursday 2nd June 2005

The official details are here for the Bournemouth Southern Region Argos Tournament this weekend. It's alot so here goes..... THE RULES: 1. All teams must arrive at the venue by 10.30am. Registration can be made at the control room. 2. Each team must have a minimum of 6 players, and a maximum of 8; AT LEAST 4 PLAYERS IN THE SQUAD MUST BE CURRENT ARGOS EMPLOYEES. 3. All players must wear Astroturf compatible footwear. NO MOULDED OR STUDDED FOOTWEAR IS PERMITTED. ANY PLAYER THAT IS FOUND WEARING THESE TYPES OF FOOTWEAR WILL CAUSE THEIR TEAM TO BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE TOURNAMENT. 4. All players must wear shinguards. 5. Each team must wear matching coloured tops excluding the goaly who must wear a different colour. 6. It is recommended that the goaly wears protective leg wear. 7. No jewellery or watches to be worn during a game. 8. There will be 6 leagues with 5 teams in each league. Your team will be awarded 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 for a loss. 9. The top 2 teams from each league will automatically go through to the next stage, with the 4 best 3rd placed teams also qualifying. 10. In the knockout stages if there is a draw after normal time, the teams will play 8 minutes of extra time, this will be 4 minutes each way. There will be no golden or silver goal in affect. If the game is still a draw after this time a penalty shootout will take place, each team will take 3 penalties. If the score is still level then sudden death penalties will take place. 11. All matches are 18mintes duration, 9 minutes each way with no rest period. 12. Teams must be prepared to start 2 minutes prior to kick off. There will be no delay to kick off times, the referee will commence the match depending on the number of players on the pitch or void the match if the majority of players are late, the opposing team will be awarded 3 points and a 3v0 win. 13. The matches will commence with a normal kick-off which will be decided by the flip of a coin. 14. There is no offside rule. 15. The goaly cannot pick the ball up from a backpass therefore can be callenged by an opposing player. 16. The goaly cannot come out his area, if this happens a penalty will be awarded, the ref will allow for momentum. 17. There are no goalkicks, the goalkeeper must distribute the ball underarm back into the field of play. 18. After the goaly has saved the ball, the 6 second rule applies. 19. Normal throw-in and corner kicks apply, opposing players must be at least 2 metres away from where it is taken. 20. When a freekick is awarded, opposing players must be 2 meters away. 21. There are no sliding tackles or tackles from behind. 22. A foul committed in the opposing teams goal area will result in a penalty. 23. A ref shall be appointed to officiate each game. he shall have the same powers and duties as laid down in the laws of the game. 24. The ref will act as a time keeper and will signify half time and full time. 25. Substitutions are allowed at any point during the game. 26. The referee can give yellow and red cards. 27. A player sent off with a straight red card shall not take any further part in the tournament, 2 yellow cards or receiving a yellow care in 2 successive matches will be suspended from the next match. 28. The ref's decision is final on all matters. 29. No food or chewing gum to be taken on to the playing area's. 30. All alcohol is to be consumed from the terraced area only. 31. Can all players and supporters please keep in the spirit of fair play and enjoy themselves, this is a fun event and any bad feeling or abuse only serves to spoil the day. Thank you. Best of Luck. GROUPS: A: Epsom, Southampton High Street, Bicester, Newport Retail, Portsmouth B: Bristol Cribbs, Bournemouth PO Road, Abingdon, Barnstable, Reading C: Poole, Basingstoke Retail, Apsley Mills, Yeovil, Orpington D: Fareham West Street, Ringwood Road, Bath, Stroud, Aldershot E: Bracknell, Farnbrough, Swindon Brunel A, Stratford, Southampton West F: Swindon Brunel B, PHFC, Birmingham, Swindon Greenbridge, Plymouth LAST 16: 1 Winner A vs 3rd place 2 Winner B vs 3rd place 3 Winner C vs 3rd place 4 Winner D vs 3rd place 1A Winner E vs Runner Up D 2A Winner F vs Runner Up C 3A Runner Up F vs Runner Up B 4A Runner Up E vs Runner Up A QUARTER FINALS 1 Winner 1 vs Winner 3A 2 Winner 2 vs Winner 4A 3 Winner 3 vs Winner 1A 4 Winner 4 vs Winner 2A SEMI FINALS 1 Winner 1 vs Winner 4 4 Winner 2 vs Winner 3 FINAL 4 Winner 1 vs Winner 4 THIRD PLACE PO 4 Runner Up 4 vs Runner Up 1 (the numbers on the left also indicate pitch number) PHFC's first match kick's off at 11.00am, and will play every hour on the hour with their last group match kicking off at 2.00pm. If they make it to final they will kick off at 5.00pm. GO PHFC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday 1st June 2005

In five days time, PHFC will be challenging for the Argos Southern Region Football Tournament in Bournemouth. Virus Stricken Richard Serowka is confident of being fit enough to make the journey and help his side to victory. He will make a return to work tonight. The team are still awaiting their information pack on the tournament which contains the locations, rules and fixtures, but with this week containing a bank hoilday, its likely to arrive today or tomorrow at the latest. The final and confirmed squad is Richard Serowka, Lee Jones, Kris Slaven, Robin Linham, Craig Burnett and Ashley Garbould. The line up is quite complicated because the team are not taking a goalkeeper. Heres a brief explanation of how it will work..... *Goalkeeper position is rotated so that everyone gets an equal share in goal. *When not in goal, Ashley Garbould will play defence. *When not in goal, Richard Serowka will play midfield. *When not in goal, Kris Slaven will play in midfield. *When not in goal, Lee Jones & Craig Burnett will rotate between defence n striker. *When not in goal, Robin Linham will play the position freed up by who is playing in goal (eg when Kris is in goal, Robin will play midfield).

Monday 30th May 2005

Yesterday afternoon PHFC divided (for this week only) into two teams to give the 'Bournemouth team' a good warm up for Sunday's tournament. Danny Garbould has withdrawn from the team and his place has gone to younger brother Ashley. So Ashley, Robin, Richard, Kris, Lee and Craig lined up against Jamie, Dave, Ian, Damien, Danny and Daniel, with Nick Mottram keeping goal. Some delightful football was played, one stunning moment involved Craig controlling a long pass, knocking it to Richard who volleyed first time to Lee, Lee then hit it back to Craig who again found Richard, his cross was met by Robin but his header came back off the post. The score was 11v6 to the 'Bournemouth team'. Richard Serowka, one of the boys travelling to Bournemouth is fighting to be fit for Sunday's big game. He is currently fighting a virus and maybe a doubt for the trip. In other fixture news, Jamie Coulson and David Anderson have fixed up a friendly match against Billericay Sommerfields. The match date is still to be arranged, but the end of June is a likely date.

Friday 27th May 2005

Danny Garbould has been confirmed as the sixth and final PHFC player to travel to Bournemouth for the tournament on June 5th. He joins Serowka, Jones, Linham, Slaven and Burnett in the 6aside squad. Harlow, Anderson, Clifford, A.Garbould, Coulson and the Pettit brothers are to stay behind due to work commitments.

Wednesday 25th May 2005

PHFC today revealed the news that they have been accepted into the Argos Southern Region Six Aside Football Tournament in Bournemouth on Sunday June 5th 2005. The travelling squad will be: *Richard Serowka *Lee Jones *Kris Slaven *Robin Linham *Craig Burnett *tbc The last squad place is expected to be filled by Danny Garbould. As goalkeeper Robert Harlow is unavaliable, the goalkeeper position will be rotated amongst the 6 players. PHFC will travel to Bournemouth on Saturday 4th June and check into a local BnB before playing the tournament on the Sunday. More news as and when we get it!

Wednesday 11th May 2005

PHFC have had an offer accepted for a friendly match from a local firm, as of yet their identity is still unknown, all that is known is that the majority of their players are in their 40's and are apparently, and I quote "shitting themselves" about playing a team with such youth. The date is still to be arranged as soon as a suitable venue can be found, the problem being that alot of the goalposts around the region have been removed in favour of the cricket season. The choice is either play jumpers for goalposts OR wait until pre-season (August/September). PHFC are still awaiting word from a local XI, it now appears unlikely that any fixture would be played on May 22nd. Midfielder Richard Serowka is spending the week working at Thurrock Retail Park Argos, and has made enquiry's about a possible fixture. Early signs look good, an inside source has revealed they used to have a team but without matches lost interest, this grudge fixture could well revamp their interest. Stockroom manager Daniel Hann, who recently left Pipps Hill said that one of Thurrock's had trials with Chelsea. More detail should follow by the end of the week. The Official DVD goes on general sale this saturday, priced at £5 and with £2.50 going to Argos's selected charity. The disc features extended highlights of the 10v1 victory against Southend Airport. Please visit the club shop on this website for more detail. Danny Garbould, injured in the 10v1 Whizz Kids Cup triumph, has began walking again and hopes to be bit for PHFC's June schedule. He will hopefully resume training again at the end of the month.

Friday 6th May 2005

PHFC defender Danny Garbould has revealed he will be kept out of action for at least a month following an injury picked up in sundays victory over Southend. Garbould, 19, has picked up ligament damage in his foot which has left him in some pain and unable to walk properly. A leading PHFC physio has told Danny he is not able to resume playing sports until at least June. This could potentially rule him out of forthcoming fixtures against Westgate and another local XI. PHFC have challenge a local XI to a friendly match and are awaiting a reponse, there was initial negotiations back in april, but these talks appear to be stepping up now. The opposition is unknown at the present stage but two locations are being touted for the fixture, Gloucester Park and Stanford Recreational Ground in Stanford-le-hope. Right-back David Anderson continues to pressure Westgate into accepting a friendly fixture, although Dave said "they are all talk at the moment, no-one is actually stepping up to arrange a team". More news to follow as it arrives. Finally work was completed this morning on PHFC's latest DVD, the DVD includes the match coverage from the 10v1 drubbing of Southend Airport. Richard Serowka & Kris Slaven are joined in the studio by Lee Jones, making his first appearence for PHFC-tv. The DVD is jam-packed with extra's and exclusive material, make sure you pick up your copy from the club shop on this site. It cost's £5 with £2.50 of that fee being paid into Argos's supported charity's, the last DVD in september raised over £40 for Whizz Kids. The final stages of mass production is expected to commence this week, with the premier of the DVD penciled in for sometime this week too.

Sunday 1st May 2005

PHFC have successfully defended their Whizz Kids Cup (or as Big D calls it ; the egg cup) with a crushing victory over Southend Airport. The boys were informed they were in for a tougher match than the 5v1 drubbing they handed out back in september, but they doubled their tally this time reaching double figures with a 10v1 victory. Top Scorer Jamie Coulson grabbed a hat-trick, Lee Jones scored twice whilst Kris Slaven and Damian Pettit opened their PHFC accounts with two goals each. The rout was completed by an own goal from 'Mitch', incidently the guy who scored Southend's only goal last time around. Southend's goal today came from the penalty spot from Paul Miles, the penalty having been awarded when Dave Anderson used his hand to save a goal-bound effort. A full match report will appear here on the site in the next couple of days on the SCHEDULE page. Keep an eye out for it.

Thursday 28th April 2005

BIG MATCH BUILD UP! FOUR DAYS TO GO! Richard Serowka, Lee Jones and Kris Slaven have taken to the studio to begin the camerawork for the new dvd, the highlights of this forthcoming Southend game. Exclusive to this website are the latest screenshots, the interviews are the interviews we posted on this site just days ago. Lee and Kris are interviewed by the Studio The studio (left to right: rich, kris, lee)

Tuesday 26th April 2005

BIG MATCH BUILD-UP! SIX DAYS TO GO PHFC have been busy preparing for the Whizz Kids Cup rematch against Southend this sunday. The team held their final official training session on sunday at Gloucester Park and reported no new injury concerns. Danny Garbould came through the session but finished with heavy blisters, something he is confident will be ok by sunday. PHFCtv camera's were there to capture the session and catch up with a few of the players ahead of the game. Their interviews are now avaliable to download from this site using this link https://argosfootball.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/ sitebuilderfiles/Interviews.mov

Tuesday 20th April 2005

With just ten days to go until the Whizz Kids Cup clash with Southend Airport Argos, PHFC have once again got more innjury problems. Goalkeeper Robert Harlow is struggling to be fit after injuring his foot during a prank at college, while star center back Danny Garbould injured his knee in a training ground collision with Ian Clifford on sunday. Harlow is confident of being fit enough to face Southend on May 1st but Garbould is less optismistic, "I can't play any competitive football on sunday, i need to rest my leg so I'm ok for Southend". If he doesnt make it in time for the match his place is likely to be taken by either the fit again Robin Linham or Ian Clifford, who was supposed to be rested for the fixture. Early team-news suggests that Dave Anderson will start at right back and an experienced midfield of Kris Slaven, Lee Jones, Craig Burnett and Richard Serowka. Top scorer Jamie Coulson is expected to keep his place upfront and he will be partnered by either Damian Pettit or Robin Linham. Southend Airport have declared the match is a Whizz Kids Cup fixture, this means PHFC will have to bring along their trophey they won in september and try to defend it. It wont be easy, the Southend line-up in much changed to the first XI that was fielded last year and a more experienced side will look to bring keep the cup in Southend. For all the build up next week keep checking back to https://argosfootball.tripod.com/phfc

Wednesday 13th April 2005

PHFC have challenged local rivals Argos Basildon Westgate to a friendly football match on Sunday May 22nd 2005. PHFC are still awaiting a response from their neighbours but it is widely believed that Westgate have been quietly building together a team to take on PHFC. PHFC have also applied to take part in the Argos Southern Region 6aside football tournament in Bournmouth on Sunday June 5th. The team has been placed on a reserve list, and they hope to hear soon if they have been accepted. PHFC are still awaiting news from Sports Soccer of Lakeside, who showed early interest in arranging a match. Cosco's could also provide future opposition after PHFC enquired about the possibilty of organising a fixture.

Monday 11th April 2005

Southend Airport have rescheduled their fixture against PHFC for Sunday 1st May 2005 instead of April 24th. The decision to put the fixture back one week was made after many of the Southend players pulled out of the game due to hoilday commitments. Goaly Rob Harlow suffered an injury to his foot which leaves him with a race to get fit for the fixture. Robin Linham has set his sits on returning in the Southend game after recovering from a fractured leg.

Sunday 3rd April 2005

PHFC this week have been in busy negotiations putting together their summer fixture list. Having seen an approach to Allsports (lakeside) and Argos (lakeside) rejected, PHFC have had some interest from Sports Soccer down Lakeside. Negotiations are still at a very early stage but a fixture during may is looking a possibility with Gloucester Park or possibly a sutible venue in Thurrock being considered. More interesting developments are being leaked from talks with an amateur side from Stoke-On-Trent. Stoke White Sharks are an all girls team with players aged between 16 and 17, they will be no pushovers though, they recently beat a Stoke City U18 side 5v2 and are still on a high from being crowned 2005 McDonald's Cup Champions. Last weekend they added to their trophey cabinet by being crowned South Shield's League Winners for the first time, and now they feel ready to face the mighty PHFC. A match could be arranged for as early as June of this year, the major stumbling block being travel arrangments by the White Sharks, who face a long tiring journey down south for the match. Stoke striker who recently turned goalkeeper Leanne Cork revealled, "It's going be really hard to play PHFC because most our girls are really flirty so no doubt when we go in for a tackle we would be grabbin your arses and everything." The girl's expect to travel down for a long weekend and take in the sites of Essex whilst down here. With further details expected soon, this is the place to find out the latest fixture news, so please keep coming back.

Wednesday 30th March 2005

Argos Southend Airport have challenged PHFC to another match in Southend and a date has been set for Sunday April 24th 2005. The match is due to take place at Priory Park, the scene of PHFC's Whizz Kids Cup Triumph last autumn. Southend Airport's P.A. Jemima Beale insists her side are better equiped this time around and are intent on overturning the 5v1 scoreline from last time. The kick off time is still to be announced although a 5.15pm kick-off is the most realistic at the moment. PHFC would welcome any fans who want to come down and cheer on the boys!

Sunday 27th March 2005

PHFC drew 0v0 at home to Cootey XI this afternoon. The game was abandoned at half time when the opposition gave up, but the result will stand. You can read a match report by following the Schedule link on the left hand side of the page.

Sunday 27th March 2005

Today see's PHFC take on a Cootey XI at Gloucester Park, Basildon. PHFC have had some mixed injury news in the build up to the game with Robin Linham (fractured leg), Kris Slaven (personal reasons), Dave Anderson (suspected fractured leg) and Richard Serowka (sprained arm) all doubts. After passing a late fitness test, Serowka will retain his place on the right of midfield and Anderson was judged fit enough to make the bench and hopefully get a late run-out. However last night it was confirmed that debutant goalkeeper Nick Felton is out with flu so Rob Harlow is being pushed back in between the sticks, meaning Anderson is required to come through a full 90minutes. THE PHFC starting line-up is as follows: GK: Robert Harlow RB: Ian Clifford CB: Ashley Garbould CB: Dave Anderson LB: Daniel Pettit RM: Richard Serowka CM: Damien Pettit CM: Lee Jones LM: Jamie Coulson ST: Craig Burnett ST: Danny Garbould

Monday 21st March 2005

PHFC have accepted the challenge of a friendly match against a 'Cootey XI'. The game will be played at Glouster Park this Sunday (27th March) with a 3.30pm kick off time. The game is expected to be played on grass behind the astroturf. Everyone is welcome to come along and watch and cheer the boys on, the more fans the merrier. The game is expected to be recorded again and a dvd highlights disc to be produced. The 'Cootey XI' team will be made up of friends and guests of Richard Coote. Richard Coote is a friend of PHFC winger Richard Serowka and the match was came about when Cootey's place of work, Somerfield's, couldn't get an XI together in time so he asked his friends and is working on producing a his own dream team. Confirmed players already include Rory Cooke, Greg Rose, Mark Wotherspoon. PHFC's injury nightmare is showing no signs of easing up, Robin Linham was already ruled out with a fractured leg, Dave Anderson is also out with the same injury while left winger Kris Slaven is away on a family hoilday. It got worse at training on sunday when Richard Serowka sprained his arm attempting a goal-line clearance. Serowka is expected to be fit in time for sunday however! PHFC are likely to start with this line-up: GK: Nick Felton, RB: Ian Clifford, CB: Ashley Garbould, CB: Robert Harlow, LB: Daniel Pettit, RM: Richard Serowka, CM: Danny Garbould, CM: Damien Pettit, LM: Jamie Coulson, FW: Lee Jones, FW: Craig Burnett

Tuesday 15th March 2005

PHFC's lift of casualty's are growing by the day. With their next expected match less than 2 weeks away, PHFC have revealed they will have to make do without key midfield men Robin Linham and Kris Slaven. To make matter worse, back-up David Anderson has also been ruled out with injury. Linham returned home from a recent sking trip with a fractured leg whilst Kris Slaven will miss the Easter clash due to hoilday commitments. The injury suffered by Anderson is still unclear although rumours circulating indicate he also has fractured his leg. We would like to wish both players a speedy recovery.

Sunday 13th March 2005

CAN YOU HELP? Basildon PHFC want a match on Easter Sunday, the 27th of this month. But we need opposition, we will be willing to play any store, Argos or not Argos, all we ask is that you could bring a team with a minimum of 11 players, boys or girls, of a any standard. The venue would most likely be Glouster Park in Basildon, but we are willing to travel (not far though lol). Email eastrek@hotmail.com if you want to challenge the mighty PHFC.