11th December 2011

Worthing Minors Athletic 1 v Selsey Seals: 2

On a windy day it was Selsey that breezed into the invitation cup semi finals with a win against Worthing Minors Athletic. Selsey started strongly and it wasn't long before a cross from Hadley was met by Jack C at the far post to make it 0-1. Selsey controlled the game but were unable to find a 2nd goal. Just before half time a hand ball from Jake gave Worthing a free kick from a reasonably safe distance out. However a toe punt was caught by the wind a somehow it flew into the top corner (1-1 half time). The 2nd half saw Selsey continue to control but still couldn't find a way through. With extra time looming Harrison got away from his marker and was pulled back by his shirt in the penalty box to win a penalty. Nathan stepped up to convert 1-2. Worthing had one more opportunity to score from a free kick just outside the Selsey box but a fantastic save from William prevented the equalizer and gave the win to Selsey. Next up in this competition is away to Worthing Dynamos on 26/02/12.

·       Man of the Match: Hadley

^20th November 2011

Selsey Seals: 0 v Middleton Diamonds Red: 5

Another disappointing result last weekend a 0-5 defeat to league leaders Middleton Diamonds. The disappointing thing was that Selsey went into Halftime 0-2 down but didn’t deserve to be behind after a good defensive performance. In the second half as Selsey tried to get a goal they were caught by some clinical play from Middleton and were 3 behind. From then on it was a rollercoaster of Middleton football as Selsey's head appeared to drop.

·       Man of the Match: Ryan Cleall & Nathan Brookes

^13th November 2011

Predators: 7 v Selsey Seals:4

A bit of a disappointing result last weekend a 7-4 defeat against Predators. Selsey's undoing was again poor communication and the ability to deal with a simple through ball and a bit of pace from Predators. Offensively Selsey were good and goals from Nathan, Conor and Robbie x2 should have been enough and but only saw it 4-4 at half time. 3 goals without reply in the 2nd half saw Predators take the win but even then late Selsey had chances with Ryan hitting the post twice and Hadley forcing some good saves from the opposition keeper.

·       Man of the Match: Jake McEvoy

^23rd October 2011

Middleton Diamonds Red:3 v Selsey Seals:1

Selsey suffered their 2nd league defeat last weekend in the hands of a very good Middleton team. Middleton had their own Rory Delap and Selsey struggled to deal with the long fast throw. Middleton took a 2-0 lead and it could have easily been many more before Selsey managed to sneak a goal back through Hadley just before half time. The second half was more even with Selsey nearly equalizing on a few occasions. However a third for Middleton killed of the game and saw a Middleton win.

·       Man of the Match: Jack Mcdermott

16^th October 2011

Worthing Utd Colts:1 v Selsey Seals:6

Selsey’s winning run stretched to 3 matches with an impressive win over Worthing Utd Colts. Selsey started strongly for a change and the immediate pressure paid dividends and a shot from Nathan was deflected in. More pressure saw Selsey come close again with a shot striking the post and the rebound was struck against the other post. The majority of the play was in the Worthing half but the Colts held out till half time and the score remained 0-1 to Selsey. The second half saw Selsey kicking up a slight incline and it wasn’t long before a second goal was added by Conor. The Selsey defence led by Jake stood firm and allowed the midfield and attack to run riot. Selsey missed numerous chances but further goals from Nathan, Ryan, Jack C and Harrison saw Selsey take a 0-6 lead. Worthing got a late consolation goal which was deserved for there effort  but a clean sheet would have been nice!

·       Man of the Match: Nathan Brooks

9th October 2011

Selsey Seals: 5 v Worthing Minors Athletic: 1

Selsey recorded their second win of the season over Worthing Minors Athletic. A slow start by Selsey saw Worthing winning most of the 50/50 balls in midfield but Selsey remained Solid in defence and some clinical finishing from first Ryan then Nathan saw Selsey take a 2-0 lead. Worthing managed to pull a goal back just before half time to make it 2-1. Selsey were ‘encouraged’ step it up during the break and Hadley, Jack C and Harrison were brought on to change things a bit. The Second half saw Selsey playing some better stuff and another 3 goals from Ryan and Hadley x 2 without reply saw Selsey comfortable winners. This result moves Selsey up to 3^rd in the league. The next 2 games will be a lot tougher and are both away.

·       Man of the match: Couldn’t choose between Jack M & Jack C so they share the honours!

2^nd October 2011

Selsey Seals: 5 v Worthing Utd Youth: 2

Selsey recorded their first win of the season with victory over top of the table Worthing. Selsey started strongly and within the first few minutes Ryan almost scored from an overhead kick, the keeper saved and the rebound was struck against the bar. Hadley was on fire ,Worthing had and answer for his pace but not his determination and another fantastic cross was met by Ryan to open the scoring. Worthing looked shell shocked but managed to step their game and scrambled in an equaliser. Hadley was swapped for Toby and Jack C was swapped for Robbie as Selsey forced a corner. With Nathan not on the pitch Robbie took the corner with forced a mistake form the Worthing keeper who put the ball into his own net to make it 2-1. But the Worthing long ball over the top was testing Selsey and Worthing managed to get clean through and William was beaten in a one on one. Half Time 2-2. Harrison was brought on for Nathan as both teams went for the win. Worthing went close on a couple of occasions but luckily missed. Hadley came back on for Ryan and again Hadley caused problems but the through ball was often a little strong for the chasing Selsey attack. Jack C and Nathan were re-introduced for Conor and Finlay in a bit to freshen up the midfield and this appeared to work as Selsey took control of the match in the last 10mins. A goal mouth scramble ended in Jack C scoring his 2nd of the season (3-2), A fantastic 'shot' from just inside the Worthing half from Jack M looped in (4-2) and a fumbled shot from Nathan made it 5-2 at full time.

A much deserved win for Selsey over a good Worthing Team. This moves Selsey upto 6th place

·       Man of the match : Hadley Woodman

25^th September 2011

Rustington Park Youth Orange: 2  v Selsey Seals: 2

First points on the board for Selsey but it could easily been a win. Selsey started slowly again and it wasn't long before Selsey were behind. we then woke up and started to play. Jack C was introduced and levelled the score with a glorious volley  - Zidane style from a Ryan cross. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdy5fKdLvL8 

It was all level at half time but poor defending from a corner saw Selsey behind again. Almost immediately Selsey responded with a classy free kick from Finlay into the top corner. From then on it was all Selsey but decisions didn’t appear to go our way. Selsey found the net twice more but both disallowed for offside.

Goals from Jack C and Finlay

·         Man of the match: Jack Cooper

18^th September 2011

Selsey Seals: 1 v AFCWY: 2

The match last week was a story of what could have been. The first half performance from Selsey was to be fair poor and we were lucky to get to half time only losing 0-1. In the second half Selsey showed more passion and commitment but still seemed a little desperate in front of goal. Selsey were awarded a penalty and after a process of elimination Andre decided to take it. His shoot was saved by the keeper but the power was too much to hold and the rebound fell straight back to him and then he converted to make 1-1. However the jubilation was short lived when AFC got though 1 on 1 and a calm finish left William powerless. Although Selsey continues to press (2 cross bars, a post and numerous line clearances) if wasn't to be on this occasion.

·         Man of the match: Conor Forster

11^th September 2011

Selsey Seals:0 v Middleton Diamonds Blue: 5

Selsey had a really tough match last Sunday against Middleton Diamonds last Sunday in the Challenge cup. A gritty performance from Selsey but a classy opposition ended in a 0-5 defeat. A first round defeat in the challenge cup means we will now be put into the Invitation cup later in the season

·         Man of the Match: William Winterbotham