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A Step Forward

5/9/2023

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Corinthian Casuals 2-1 Metropolitan Police 
 
Saturday 2 September 2023
Pitching In Isthmian South Central Division 
Attendance 275 

Match Report by Ollie Luckett
​Photo by Chris Randall


A spirited win and a huge three points for Corinthian-Casuals as they came away with a 2-1 result at home to Metropolitan Police. 

Three points have been a distant memory for Casuals as they have tasted defeat in all three of their opening matches this season. Sitting bottom of the Isthmian League South Central Division table before this contest, it was clear that fortunes needed to change. 
The game began with an early battle for dominance in the midfield. Neither side were really able to establish long periods of possession or intricate passages of play. There was a sense of unease and panic shown by both sides, however it was Casuals who took the first chance. 

Seven minutes in, Casuals were looking for a way past Met Police’s defense. It was a delicious cross pitch pass from the chocolate and pink’s number ten, Gabriel Ipanga, that pinged off his boot to land in the path of Shea Cascoe-Rogers. Cascoe-Rogers had the confidence and skill to tie his marker in knots before lifting the ball over the keeper and into the top right-hand corner of the net. A deserving applause followed - a phenomenal individual effort from the Casuals number eleven. 

Met Police struggled to create any real chances, with Casuals pouncing to contest 50/50s and dominating aerial duels. Nevertheless, a lapse in focus eventually punished a backpedaling defensive line, and eight minutes after going ahead, a mix up in the midfield led to Met Police earning their first look at goal in the half. Number eight, Adam Green, managed to sneak his shot under Casuals keeper Jordan Brown, who was visibly frustrated at having conceded. 

Challenges were strong and not always clean as Casuals number six, Dquame Copeland, earned himself the first booking of the game. Soon though, Cascoe-Rogers was quick to lift the atmosphere once again, delivering a sharp first corner of the game onto the head of Casuals captain, Francis Quarm, who headed home past the Met Police goalkeeper to restore the lead. 

The rest of the half followed a similar pattern. Casuals were shaky at times but managed to repel any Met Police attacks. Just thirty-eight minutes in though, Casuals right-back Adonai Dacruz was withdrawn from the game after picking up a knock, a considerable blow to the home side given his threat moving forward and sharp tackling at the back.

Just shy of the hour mark, it was once again Shea Cascoe-Rogers asking all the questions of the Met Police defense. He was taken down rather clumsily and a penalty was awarded to the hosts. Responsibility from the spot fell to Casuals number nine, Elijah Simpson, who had impressed all game with his strong hold up play and aerial dominance. A shot low to the goalkeeper’s left was well saved as Liam Beach read Simpson’s penalty. 

That was only the first regrettable moment of the half, as Gabriel Ipanga was shown a second yellow card in the 90th for returning to the pitch before the referee had given permission - a harsh decision with Casuals fighting to hold onto a slim, one goal advantage. 

Penalty miss and dismissal aside, A sunny, late-summer afternoon eventually came to a close on a positive note as Casuals held onto the 2-1 scoreline, reinforced by a strong performance from Jordan Brown between the sticks. 
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Manager Andy Gray said after the game that the win came from “just hard work” but remarked there’s still more hard work to do. Gray also commented on the change of players from game to game saying, “I’m trying to find the right formula”, describing the current state of the side as a “new project”. 
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Casuals are at home to Hartley Wintney on Saturday September 9th. Andy Gray will be hoping to continue the good work and build on a positive performance, hopefully with more soon to follow.



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A Night To Forget

25/8/2023

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Uxbridge 5-1 Corinthian-Casuals 
Ndukuba 15,36 Deakin 19 
Hedley 34 
Paris 56 
Mensah 66

Wednesday 23 August 2023 
The Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay 
Attendance: 154 

Match Report by Finlay Stubbs 
Photo by Chris Randall


Corinthian-Casuals were left stunned after they fell to a heavy 5-1 defeat to a well-organised Uxbridge side in their FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay. 
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After an entertaining 2-2 draw at the weekend, a replay at Slough Town, where Uxbridge currently groundshare, was needed to decide which side would make it into the first qualifying round on a warm late summer's evening. 

The opening stages were played at a high intensity with both teams looking to play into the final third. The first chance of the game fell to Uxbridge winger Ezra Ndukuba, who skipped past Oscar Walton and fired his shot against the base of the near post. However, the hosts were rewarded for their early pressure and took the lead in the 15th minute after an effort from Alex Witham was parried by Mohammed Otuyo into the path of Ndukuba, who tapped in the rebound to give his side the lead. 

Despite being pegged back, Casuals set about getting the equaliser with direct passes into the feet of striker Reece Deakin, whose strong hold-up play earned his team a free-kick 20 yards out. Deakin stepped up and his deflected effort found its way past the diving Loris Marciman to equalise four minutes after conceding. 

Casuals continued to battle hard in midfield areas with Rmani Blankson, Dylan Cascoe and Ayomide Majekodunmi looking to regain possession and play into the front three quickly.  Despite Casuals’ tenacity, Uxbridge were able to regain the lead after a driven cross from Witham was parried by Otuyo into the path of Alan Hedley who slammed home from the edge of the box. 
It soon got better for the hosts, who doubled their lead. After a mistake in the Casuals back line, the ball made its way to the ever-dangerous Ndukuba who calmly slotted his attempt past the onrushing Otuyo to punish the visitors defence. 

The opportunities continued for the home side when a deflected effort from the edge of the area rattled against the bar. Just before half-time, Casuals winger Elliott Cannon-Gibson came close when his curling effort was well saved by Marciman to ensure the score remained 3-1 at the break. 

The second half began with the hosts looking to seal their spot in the next round, with their wingers providing their outlets and winning free-kicks in dangerous positions.  One of these free kicks proved to be costly for Casuals as Luke Parris headed home from eight yards out to make the possibility of a comeback even more unlikely for Andy Gray's side. 

The visitors continued to try and find a way back into the contest and restore some pride to take back to Tolworth with a cross from full back Adonai Dacruz finding the head of substitute Donnell Moore. Unfortunately for Casuals, his effort was well held by the Uxbridge goalkeeper. 

However, Uxbridge were looking to add to their tally and got their fifth of the evening. After a great save from Otuyo, the hosts recovered the ball well and a cross from the right was slotted home by Bernard Mensah to dampen Casuals spirits, giving his side a home draw in the next round. 

Overall, it was a tough day at the office for Gray's side, who showed glimpses of quality but ultimately were second best to an Uxbridge side that switched the play at pace and were ruthless in their finishing. 
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Next up for Casuals is a home league fixture against Marlow on Saturday, before a short trip to Chipstead on Bank Holiday Monday, as Gray continues to mould his squad



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Late Disappointment for Casuals on Final Day

23/4/2023

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Corinthian-Casuals 1-2 Billericay Town
Reilly 15                           Isiaka 70
                                          Cerulli 90

Pitching in Isthmian Premier League
Saturday 22 April 2023
Attendance 304
Match Report by James Streatfield
Photo by Stuart Tree

Late heartbreak was the order of the day for Corinthian-Casuals as they fell to defeat after a last-ditch onslaught from a visiting Billericay Town following a game that saw both sides create chances aplenty and left both sets of fans bemused as to how it only finished 2-1.

Casuals made the perfect start as their pressure paid off a quarter of an hour in — Finlay Lovatt capitalised on a loose ball from Billericay’s Harry Seaden, playing a square ball to Mack Reilly who tapped home from six yards.

The hosts almost doubled their lead when Ricardo Thompson made a surging run from midfield before being taken down just outside the area. Lovatt’s dead-ball attempt flew just adrift of the top-left corner.

Sahid Kamara was involved as ever, as he expertly found space on the edge of the box, before firing a right-footed shot that slammed the crossbar just before half-time.

Going into the break, Casuals would have been pleased with the way they managed Billericay’s threat in the first 45 minutes, with Callum Coulter remaining virtually untroubled at that point.

Shortly after the break, Billericay came close after a Bradley Stevenson corner evaded those in the box and ended in a Casuals goal kick. A warning sign for the home side, showing Billericay were not down and out.

Casuals responded to the early pressure as Lovatt fashioned a way into the Billericay area and played the ball across the six-yard box, but no one in a pink-and-chocolate shirt could fire home. Chislett picked the ball up after the passage of play, smashing in a low shot, but Seaden was equal to it.

Casuals’ advantage was scrapped after a hopeful ball from George Wind found substitute Kareem Isiaka who made space before smashing his shot high into the top-left corner of Coulter’s net.

Billericay looked to have gone ahead soon afterwards as Michael Chambers rose highest from a corner, and with his header floating towards the far left corner, Casuals’ captain fantastic Jack Tucker was there to meet it on the line, heading away to keep the score level.

At the other end, Kamara’s shot from outside the area looked to be nestling into the far corner, but with Seaden rooted to the spot, the strike hit the woodwork for the second time, this time bouncing off the upright — when your luck’s out, it’s out.

With the game looking set to finish all square, Casuals succumbed to defeat late on, when the ball fell to Alfie Cerulli from a corner and he lashed it into the top-right corner to win the game for Billericay.

Despite the result, Casuals were unlucky not to put the ball in the net on multiple occasions and will be disappointed to have not given their loyal contingent something to cheer about on the final day.

The season awards were handed out in the clubhouse after the game, as Callum Coulter was voted Supporters’ Player of the Year, while Ricardo Thompson was named Players’ Player of the Year for the second consecutive campaign.


Corinthian-Casuals: Coulter; Chislett, Lahan, Collins, Hyman, Tucker; Thompson, Lovatt; Kamara, Duru (Adeoti-Ajiboye 78), Reilly (McDonald 82)

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Casuals Succumb to Derby Day Defeat

11/4/2023

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Corinthian-Casuals 0-2 Kingstonian 
 
Pitching In Isthmian Premier League  
Monday 10 April 2023 
Attendance 557 
Match Report by James Streatfield 
Photo by Simon Roe 
 
Corinthian-Casuals fell to defeat at the hands of local rivals Kingstonian on a gusty bank holiday afternoon. 
 
Just two days on from defeat at Cray Wanderers, Casuals came into the fixture knowing their fate had been decided this season. With relegation confirmed, and the prospect of Step 4 football next season, Brian Adamson’s men faced a tough task against a Kingstonian side themselves fighting for survival. 
 
The tone was set early on, with Casuals showing clear signs of a team with little to play for. Just 10 minutes in, Ibrahim Bangura picked up a deflected pass and fired a long-range effort that found the top-right corner of Callum Coulter’s net, though there wasn’t much the Casuals keeper could do about it. 
 
Kingstonian did not let up after their opener, piling the pressure on Casuals. Darnell Goather-Lewis’ shot from just inside the box stung the palms of Coulter, who tipped the ball round the post at full stretch, once again proving his value to his side. 
 
Ultimately, Casuals posed little threat to Kingstonian, who marshalled the home side’s attack well. The remainder of the first half fell largely in favour of the away side who attempted to build on their strong start. 
 
Kingstonian looked to have doubled their lead just before the break when Emmanuel Adebiyi played through David Nyarko but his shot cannoned off the crossbar and down onto the right side of the goal line from a Casuals perspective – a let off for the home side. 
 
After half-time, Casuals had an opening early on but Sahid Kamara’s speculative effort dribbled wide of the goal. Then Kingstonian took the game to us again, and Nyarko was involved once again when he burst through on goal and took the ball round Coulter, but his touch was too heavy and only found the hoardings behind the goal, to the relief of Casuals. 
 
Their relief would be short-lived, though, as Casuals found themselves 2-0 down on the hour mark when a ball from Goather-Lewis found Tom Collins, who settled himself before slotting the ball into the bottom-left corner. 
 
Casuals’ plight worsened not long after as Sean Agun’s was dismissed for a challenge on the half-way line. His dismissal provided a microcosm of Casuals’ day, and further disappointment awaited for the home side as Simba Kudyiwa also saw red after a crunching challenge on Michael Abnett, who began this season in a pink-and-chocolate shirt. Casuals were down to nine men, with tensions rising right up until the final whistle. 
 
With two games remaining in the season, Corinthian-Casuals travel to Brightlingsea Regent this Saturday, making up a contest between two relegated sides. The players will hope to give the fans something to cheer about on their last road trip of the season. 
 
Corinthian-Casuals: Coulter; Chislett, Kudyiwa, Hyman, Tucker; Thompson, Agun; Reilly (McDonald 69), Lovatt, Kamara (Janssen 69); Collins (Myers 45) 
 
 

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Lovatt When A Plan Comes Together

2/4/2023

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Potters Bar Town 0-1 Corinthian-Casuals
                                        Lovatt 45 
 
Pitching in the Isthmian Premier League  
Saturday 1 April 2023 
Attendance 142 
Match Report by Chris Randall 
 
It was a good day for Corinthian-Casuals as they made it two wins from two away at Potters Bar, grabbing a hard-fought 1-0 victory on a chilly afternoon in Hertfordshire.  
 
Brian Adamson’s second game in charge proved to be a further showcase of promising potential, as Corinthian-Casuals fight bravely against the looming prospect of relegation. Opting for only a singular change, Adamson was clearly confident in those who produced last week’s remarkable result, as Mack Reilly replaced newcomer Yann Janssen up top.  
 
Casuals started strong from kick-off, soon attacking deep into the Potters Bar half, with Reilly seeing a looping shot drop just over the bar within the first 60 seconds of play. As soon as the teams had arrived, there was immediate recognition that play was going to be largely direct, identifying the somewhat soggy conditions as a potential compromise to usual tactics.  
 
Opening blows were soon returned by the home side though, who had a quick succession of chances as the flow of the game began to build. The Scholars’ No2, Finlay Titchmarsh, was the source of such opportunities, having a shot assertively blocked by Malakai Hyman to win a corner, before taking on a second long-range effort which skimmed just wide of the post and out for a goal kick.  
 
The game was quick to flip though, and Casuals were soon to capitalise on a poor free-kick, as a header-turned-through-ball created a surprise one-on-one for Reilly, who forced an outstanding save from the outstretched goalkeeper. The ball still loose, Casuals No11, Lesley Duru, was the quickest to react, only to have his attempt collected in a diffusal of a promising attack. 
 
Soon Casuals were in again as Ricardo Thompson’s clearance was misjudged in difficult conditions by the Potters Bar centre-half, leaving Duru to round the keeper, only for his shot to bulge the side netting of the goal.  
 
A clear battle was developing between the two sides who had been evened out by the treacherous conditions, creating a game which could easily fall either way.  
 
The Casuals dominance continued deep into the first half, with Duru having another attempt denied by the Potters Bar keeper Louis Chadwick after some quick-witted link up play in the opposition box. This was followed by several dangerous corners and crosses which troubled the hosts’ defence, who despite a number of scrappy clearances, survived the onslaught.  
 
Perhaps the best chance of the half for Potters Bar came in the 41st minute as the sides levelled up. A fast-paced passing move took multiple Casuals players out of the picture, dissecting their organised defensive shape and eventually drawing a spectacular save from Callum Coulter as he tipped the flying effort over the bar and away for a corner. 
 
Even that couldn’t match up to the final chance of the half, though. A brilliant run from Finlay Lovatt, beginning on the right wing and cutting inside posed a real threat to the Potters Bar defence, who soon found themselves opened up, and with a clear shot on goal, Casuals’ No8 found the top-left corner and directed the ball past the fingertips of the goalkeeper to put the visitors 1-0 up on the stroke of the half.  
 
As the whistle was blown at the 45 minute mark, an action packed half made it difficult to decipher quite what would be discussed in the changing rooms of the respective teams, but it was obvious that the game remained well within reach of both sides.  
 
Potters Bar started the second half much faster than the slightly complacent Casuals side, immediately entering a dangerous area with a twisting run into the box which, unfortunately for the home side, ran a little too far and out for a goal kick.  
 
Casuals didn’t disappear though, and 11 minutes into the second half Lovatt found himself through on goal once again, following an inch-perfect pass from the ever-sharp Sahid Kamara. One on one with the keeper, Lovatt was faced with a clear opportunity for a landmark double in Corinthian-Casuals’ white and navy strip, before he was brought down by a chasing Potters Bar defender and awarded a penalty. After some heated protests from the hosts, Reilly stepped up to take the spot-kick but was unable to convert as his effort was palmed away by the goalkeeper in the bottom right-hand corner. 
 
This seemingly alerted the North London side, and the onslaught of crosses and corners began as Casuals attempted to absorb the ever-increasing pressure as they held onto a slim 1-0 lead.  
 
The highlight of these efforts came just shy of 15 minutes from the end, with a scramble inside and around the box leading to multiple shots being blocked and eventually dealt with by the sturdy Casuals defence, determined to secure another clean sheet under Adamson’s leadership. 
 
A relentless Potters Bar side pressed until the final moments of injury time, with a 92nd minute corner causing problems for the tiring away team’s resistance. After several bobbles in the box, the ball was eventually clipped away by the adrenaline-fueled defensive line, marking the end to a remarkable showing of real grit and fight on the road.  
 
The end-to-end fixture had produced a well-deserved win for Corinthian-Casuals who remain in a tough 21st place as a consequence of other results around them, but do draw closer to a glimmer of safety. Many Potters Bar fans may feel they deserved a share of the points on a cold and wet afternoon on the outskirts of London, particularly after such a dominant second-half performance.  
 
Corinthian-Casuals: Coulter, Chislett, Kudyiwa, Hyman, Tucker; McAuley (Lahan 64’), Thompson; Kamara (Janssen 76’), Lovatt, Duru; Reilly 

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Late, Late Show from Casuals

26/3/2023

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Corinthian-Casuals 1-0 Wingate and Finchley 
Hyman 90 
 
Pitching in Isthmian Premier League  
Saturday 25 March 2023 
Attendance 238 
Match Report by James Streatfield 
Photo by Stuart Tree
 
It was late jubilation for Corinthian-Casuals as they ended a long run without a win, earning a well-deserved 1-0 win over Wingate and Finchley on Saturday. 
 
Brian Adamson took charge of his first game as interim manager of Casuals, a week on from the club parting ways with Justin Fevrier. Adamson called on experience for the fixture, bringing in club captain Jack Tucker, who undoubtedly gave Casuals a boost. In addition, the returning Jordan Clarke made his second debut for the club, while new boy Yann Janssen was involved, making a first start. 
 
Casuals were up against two forces in the first half: the Wingate and Finchley attack and the torrid conditions. Playing against the wind in the first 45 made it difficult to build momentum but the home side didn’t let that affect them too much. 
 
The opening exchanges were cagey, but Casuals fashioned their first chance when Olarinde Williams gave away a free-kick after a high challenge on Lesley Duru. Kamara flashed a teasing ball across the visitors’ notably high line but no one in a chocolate-and-pink shirt could get on the end of it. 
 
As the clear signs of a battle between two sides in desperate need of points continued, Wingate and Finchley’s full-backs combined to create a chance for Ben Siggers, who couldn’t keep his header on target. 
 
At the other end, Clarke looked lively on his Casuals return, picking up the ball in pockets of space between the lines and running at the Wingate and Finchley back line. Janssen was also effective in holding up the ball for runners such as Duru, who looked dangerous. 
 
Casuals were presented with their next chance when a defensive header fell to Finlay Lovatt, whose shot from distance flew past the right post. Lovatt came close again with the best opportunity of the half when he met Zack Chislett’s pin-point cross with his head, only for Ben Goode to tip the ball round the post with an outstretched glove. A miraculous save amidst Casuals’ pressure. 
 
Wingate’s first real chance fell to Antonios Vasiliou just before the break, played through on goal before Callum Coulter rushed out to thwart the attacker.   
 
Neither side posed too much of a threat in the early stages of the second half, although the visitors did carve out an opportunity when a goalmouth scramble ended in Raynel Hercules’ square ball finding its way to Vasiliou, whose improvised effort ended up in the grateful grasp of Coulter. 
 
However, nothing less than a win would do if Casuals were to keep their season alive. Clarke made way for Pinney on the hour in an attempt from Adamson to add some attacking firepower. But Casuals would have to weather a Wingate storm for the next period of the game. Siggers’ cross from the left found Vasiliou whose shot was straight at Coulter. 
 
Tucker’s return lasted 70 minutes as he was replaced by Sean Agun, coming on to make his Casuals debut. Tucker was a credit to the defence on the day, delivering a true captain’s performance. 
 
But the game was still up for the grabs, with both sides determined to take all three points. Wingate and Finchley had the ball in the net late on, but the linesman flagged for offside. A warning sign for Casuals who were forced to dig deep again when Coulter was called into action to deny Dylan Kearney’s header with a miraculous stop to keep the scores level.  
 
Then, just as it looked like Casuals would be held, Kamara delivered a last-minute free kick into a dangerous area, and Pinney’s flick fell to Malakai Hyman. The centre-back couldn’t miss, tapping the ball home at the back post to give the hosts the lead with only stoppage time remaining. 
 
Yet Casuals fans, so jubilant when Hyman found the net, had their hearts in their mouths moments later when a goalmouth scramble in their own six-yard box was eventually scooped away by Coulter. The Casuals keeper was key to the win, making multiple saves to keep his side in the game. 
 
In the end, it was a well-earned three points for Casuals, priceless in the fight for survival. They will take confidence from their performance and will hopefully carry this spirit into their next fixture, away to Potters Bar Town next Saturday. 
 
Corinthian-Casuals: Coulter; Chislett, Kudyiwa, Hyman, Tucker (Agun 68); Lovatt, McAuley; Clarke (Thompson 60), Kamara, Duru; Janssen (Pinney 61) 

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A Tough Afternoon

20/3/2023

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Corinthian-Casuals 0-3 Enfield Town 
                                         Da Costa 8 
                                           Cass 32 (pen) 
                                           Coker 69 
 
Saturday 18 March 2023 
The Pitching In Isthmian Premier Division 
Attendance: 207 
Match Report by Finlay Stubbs 
Photo by Katja Hillebrandt 
 
Corinthian-Casuals fell to a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to play-off chasing Enfield Town in a match that turned out to be Justin Fevrier’s last game in charge of the club. 
 
Despite the persistent rain prior to kick-off, the two teams walked out to bright sunshine, with Casuals looking to bounce back from the 4-1 defeat to local rivals Carshalton Athletic last time out.  
 
The visitors dominated the opening stages and took the lead after eight minutes. Mo Kamara won the ball in midfield and his shot from long range was excellently tipped onto the bar by Callum Coulter, but Khale Da Costa was the quickest to react, tapping in from close range to put his side ahead.  
 
Enfield continued to dominate proceedings for a spell after the opening goal, using their physical presence to control possession and deliver crosses into the Casuals area, but the hosts then started to adapt to the heavy pitch caused by the pre-match downpour, with Sahid Kamara testing the Enfield defence with his trickery. Casuals then had a good opportunity to equalise when Finlay Lovatt and Nathaniel Pinney combined in the Enfield penalty area, before Joe Halsey placed his effort just wide.  
 
Halsey was involved in the action again soon afterwards, playing in a more advanced position, as he was brought down inside the area, but the referee waved play on. Up the other end, however, Enfield Town were awarded a penalty when Jake Cass was brought down by Coulter, giving the visitors an opportunity to double their lead. Cass stepped up and emphatically converted, hammering his attempt down the middle.  
 
The hosts did have a chance to pull one back before half-time, but Shaun McAuley placed his effort just wide. 
 
The second half followed a similar pattern to the first, with Enfield able to adapt to conditions by enforcing strong tackles in midfield and looking to attack in wide areas, with the lively Da Costa cutting inside and curling his effort just past the far post. Casuals began to grow into the half, creating several half chances, including Lovatt looping his effort just wide after showing determination to get forward beyond his man.  
 
Coulter was then called into action again, denying substitute Andre Coker one on one after he was played through by Cass. The pair combined again, and this time grabbed their side’s third with Coker delicately chipping his effort over Coulter to seal the three points for Enfield and deepen the woes of the Casuals players. 
 
Midway through the second half, Jack Tucker came off the bench for his first appearance after months on the sidelines through injury. The club captain was greeted onto the pitch with warm applause by the Casuals faithful, who have missed watching his tenacity at full-back for the majority of the season. 
 
Overall, though, it was a difficult afternoon for Casuals, against a clinical Enfield side who showed why they are in the hunt for promotion. 
 
After the game, the club parted ways with manager Justin Fevrier. There was a very sombre mood around the ground, with the squad forming a huddle in the middle of the pitch at the full-time whistle. It was a sign of togetherness among the group in the most difficult period, and it filtered out into appreciation towards the supporters for their following on a tough afternoon for the club.  
 
Brian Adamson has been appointed interim manager for the second time this season, and his first game back in charge will be next Saturday as Casuals host Wingate and Finchley. 
 
Corinthian-Casuals: Coulter; Kudyiwa, Orlu, Hyman Duru; McAuley, Halsey; Kamara, Lovatt, Yeboah; Pinney (Tucker 66) 

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Robins Swoop on Casual Errors

12/3/2023

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Corinthian-Casuals 1-4 Carshalton Athletic 
Williams 89                      Akinwande​ 7 
                                           Lema 31 
                                           Ekpiteta 69 
                                           McKenzie-Atumuto 86 
 
Pitching in Isthmian Premier League  
Saturday 11 March 2023 
Attendance 345 
Match Report by James Streatfield 
Photo by Chris Randall
 
A late Morgan Williams piledriver was the only consolation for Corinthian-Casuals as they fell to a 4-1 defeat at home to local rivals Carshalton Athletic. 
 
After a midweek hiatus for Casuals, they returned to action on a gusty afternoon against a Carshalton side who came into the game with confidence, having been unbeaten in their last two. 
 
Casuals boss Justin Fevrier made three changes to the team that were beaten at Margate the previous week, giving debuts to buccaneering left-sided wing-back, Lesley Duru, and on-loan centre-forward Obed Yeboah, while assistant manager Richard Orlu stepped in at centre-half in the absence of the suspended Simba Kudyiwa. 
 
The order of the day was set from the early stages of the game, with Carshalton knocking on the door and probing Casuals’ back line, which initially stood firm. That was until an in-swinging corner from Carshalton’s captain Tom Beere found Oliver Cooke, whose shot was bundled off the line by Joe Halsey before falling to Karl Arinwande, who scrambled the ball over the line.  
 
It was a tough start for Casuals, and Carshalton did not let off after grabbing their first, continuing to apply pressure. 
 
Casuals’ best chance of the half fell to Finlay Lovatt who met the deflected cross of Halsey from the right, but under pressure from his man he could only fire over from close range. It was a sign of promise for the home side, but this hope would soon be extinguished when Carshalton carried on testing Casuals’ defence.  
 
Calvin Ekpiteta found himself one-on-one with Casuals centre-half, Jola Lahan, before shifting the ball onto his left side and forcing Callum Coulter into a smart save down to his right, tipping the ball out for a corner. Though this would lead to more trouble for Casuals who found themselves 2-0 down after another corner from Beere found the head of Crossley Lema, who fired home from close range. It wasn’t looking like the home side’s day. 
 
Carshalton continued to keep piling on the pressure as an unfortunate break of the ball found its way to the feet of Lema, who took on his man, trying to add to his first. His shot across goal slammed the frame and was cleared by Casuals. 
 
In an attempt to inject some intensity, Fevrier called on the services of promising winger, Jared Myers, replacing Malakai Hyman just before the break, as Casuals went in at half-time two goals down on the score line. 
 
The early exchanges of the second half proved to be a scrappy affair, though it was not for the want of trying on Casuals’ part. Sahid Kamara’s snap shot drifted just wide of Danny Bracken’s top corner, as the goalkeeper was serenaded by the Casuals faithful on his return to King George’s Field. The 500-appearance-making shot stopper is a true legend in these parts and will always be remembered fondly for his contributions to the club. 
 
Bracken would soon deny Casuals a way back into the game after some neat build-up play between debutant Duru and Morgan Williams led to a chance for Kamara, but his shot lacked power and fell into the grateful grasp of the ex-Casuals goalkeeper. 
 
Casuals’ afternoon got worse soon after, when Coulter’s clearance fell to an alert Arinwande, and the Carshalton forward looked to be through on goal when Myers’ challenge brought him down, giving the referee no option but to dismiss him — a shame for Myers who’s appearance lasted a mere 23 minutes.  
 
Casuals’ fate was determined now, and they would succumb to further damage when Calvin Ekpiteta’s shot from outside the area found its way in off the post, via the outstretched glove of Coulter — when your luck’s out, it’s out. It was an uncharacteristic error from Coulter who has been key to Casuals’ recent promising performances. 
 
Fevrier’s men kept going despite the situation they found themselves in. Williams and Duru put together some smart build-up play before scrambling the ball to Yeboah who, like Kamara earlier, could not get any power behind his shot, which found its way into the hands of Bracken. This was before Carshalton’s No9, McKenzie Atumuto, found himself on the end of a knocked-on ball and faced up Coulter one-on-one before calmly slotting the ball past the Casuals’ keeper, who could not do much to prevent the inevitable. Carshalton had their fourth to put a rubber stamp on a disappointing afternoon for the home side. 
 
Casuals would, though, grab a consolatory goal in the 89th minute as Williams picked up the ball from miles out and fired a smashing effort into the top-left corner. Bracken could only get a hand to it to push it further into the top of his net, giving Casuals’ fans something to take from the game.  
 
With a clear midweek ahead for Casuals, the team has a chance to recoup and prepare for Saturday’s test at home to Enfield Town. Fevrier and his players will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing result. 
 
Corinthian-Casuals: Coulter; Lahan, Orlu, Hyman (Myers 41); Halsey (Chislett 73), Williams, McAuley, Duru; Kamara Lovatt (Pinney 74); Yeboah  

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Stalemate

26/2/2023

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Corinthian-Casuals 0-0 Canvey Island 
 
Pitching In Isthmian Premier Division 
Saturday 25 February 2023 
Attendance 277 
Match Report by Finlay Stubbs 
Photo by Chris Randall 
 
Corinthian-Casuals got their long-awaited first clean sheet of the season following a 0-0 draw against play-off chasing Canvey Island in a game that either side could have won. 
 
Casuals came into the game looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat away to Folkestone Invicta last weekend, and Justin Fevrier made one change to the starting XI, with captain-for-the-afternoon Shaun McAuley coming into the centre of midfield. 
 
Canvey came closest in the opening stages, with Joe Paxman’s effort cleared off the line by Simba Kudyiwa to deny the visitors from taking the lead. Then followed a closely fought half, with both teams playing on the front foot and testing their opponents’ back line, leading to a high-tempo game, although neither side was able to control possession. 
 
As the rain came pouring down, Casuals began to find space to exploit in the wide areas with Joe Halsey driving forward down the right before cutting inside and seeing his effort saved by Bobby Mason. At the other end, keeper Callum Coulter was called into action to deny Bradley Sach one-on-one after he was slipped through on goal by former Casuals midfielder Charlie Edwards. 
 
Fevrier’s men continued to grow into the half, causing Canvey problems with their movement in and around the box. Casuals had a chance to go into the break ahead as a corner was swung in from the left, which Mason failed to deal with, but Malakai Hyman put his effort over. 
 
The second half was a frantic affair as both teams looked to play on the front foot, causing the game to open up. The counter-attack was a constant threat throughout the half and Coulter was called into action early on, tipping a header over the bar from close range following a long throw from the visitors. 
 
Casuals then had two big chances in the space of three minutes as Kamara ran through on goal, but he was kept out by the feet of Mason. The keeper was then called into action again as Mack Reilly drove into the box and his shot was blocked, before the rebound fell to Kamara who was once more denied by Mason, getting down well to his right. Casuals kept pushing forward, as Finlay Lovatt dribbled down the left and his cross was headed clear before an attacker could latch onto it. Shortly afterwards, substitute Jared Myers immediately impacted the game with his pace and tenacity, steaming down the right before seeing his shot pushed away by Mason. 
 
Canvey were also on the search for a late winner and almost got their moment through Sach who ghosted past two Casuals players in the box before placing his effort wide from 12 yards out. They then continued to push for a goal and looked to impose their physical presence in the box, with Edwards flicking a header goalwards that was well kept out by Coulter. 
 
The closing stages were fiercely contested with Casuals looking to frustrate the visitors as conditions brightened up and the sun shone through the clouds. The hosts defended the late onslaught with resilience and Canvey continued to deliver into the box from wide areas but the Casuals back line was equal to everything, claiming their first shut-out of the season. 
 
Overall, it was another well-earned point for Casuals who created enough chances to have won against a potential promotion candidate and defended resolutely when they needed to. 
 
Next up for Casuals is an away trip to Margate next Saturday, before they return home for a local derby against Carshalton Athletic on Saturday 11 March. 
 
Corinthian-Casuals: Coulter; Kudyiwa, Lahan, Hyman; Halsey (Myers 73), McAuley, Williams, Adelakun; Kamara (Dowridge 82), Reilly, Lovatt (Pinney 74) 

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Too Little Too Late

19/2/2023

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Folkestone Invicta 3-2 Corinthian-Casuals 
Gayle 38                        Lovatt 90 
Olutade 70, 89             Pinney 90 
 
 
Pitching In Isthmian Premier League 
Saturday 18th February 2022 
Attendance: 778 
Match Report by Finlay Stubbs 
 
 
A late fightback from Corinthian-Casuals wasn’t enough to take anything away from the south coast as they fell to a 3-2 defeat to Folkestone Invicta in a frantic encounter. 
 
After the dramatic late equaliser against promotion chasing Hornchurch on Tuesday, Casuals came into the game with the belief that they can compete with the strongest teams in the league. Justin Fevrier made two changes to the starting XI with a return for Hakeem Adelakun and Malakai Hyman coming in for Zack Chislett and the injured Ricardo Thompson. 
 
The first half was a closely fought affair with both teams not allowing space in the midfield, forcing the game to mostly be played out wide, where Jared Myers looked lively for Casuals, seeing an early effort deflected over for a corner.  
 
Folkestone started to grow into the game with a flurry of corners and had the ball in the back of the net, only for it to be ruled out for offside, before Callum Coulter was forced to make a save to deny Ian Gayle at the back post from a free kick. Shortly afterwards, Casuals were caught on the ball and Ira Jackson drove forward and saw his effort clip the outside of the near post.  
 
At the other end, Sahid Kamara got in behind the Invicta backline after an intricate through ball from Mack Reilly, but a last ditch challenge from Gayle prevented him from getting a shot away. 
 
At the other end, Casuals defender Jola Lahan was forced to concede a corner to prevent Ian Draycott getting in for Folkestone, looping a header over his own crossbar. However, the hosts took advantage of the set-piece, playing short to Scott Heard, whose cross wasn’t cleared by Casuals allowing Gayle to pounce and fire his side ahead.  
 
At the start of the second half, Casuals began proceedings on the front foot with Morgan Williams testing Patrick Ohman with a strike from the edge of the area after some tricky footwork from Kamara.  
 
Reilly then felt he should have won his side a penalty after he was brought down in the area but the referee waved play on to Casuals’ disappointment. 
 
The game then became an end-to-end affair, with Casuals trying to break down the Folkestone defensive shape, while the hosts were looking to strike on the counter-attack. This plan worked for the hosts as they doubled their lead in the 70th minute when Ibrahim Olutade latched onto a direct ball from Ohman, looping his effort over the onrushing Coulter. 
 
Despite the goal, Casuals continued to attack and try to find their way back into the game with Reilly heading an effort straight at Ohman. Finlay Lovatt then worked his way through the Folkestone backline with his attacking endeavour and trickery, before his effort was pushed wide by the goalkeeper. 
 
Unfortunately for Casuals, Folkestone grabbed a third with a minute of normal time remaining when Jackson picked up a short corner, dribbled past his marker and squared to Olutade, who couldn't miss from close range to claim his second and seal the victory for his side. 
 
Undeterred, Casuals kept probing in added time and got a consolation through Lovatt, who drove into the box and slotted his effort home to give the travelling supporters something to cheer about.  
 
They weren’t done there either, grabbing a second through substitute Nathaniel Pinney, who curled an effort with the outside of his boot into the top corner after hard work from youngster Will McDonald. 
 
But it was a difficult afternoon for Casuals as they lost out in an even contest that featured chances for both teams. In the end, it was a matter of producing quality and impetus in both boxes, where the hosts claimed the victory. Nonetheless, Casuals can go into the next Saturday’s game at home to Canvey Island confident in their ability to find the net after a promising end to the game. 
 
Corinthian Casuals: Coulter; Hyman (Dowridge 45), Kudyiwa, Lahan, Halsey; (Pinney 59), Williams, Adelakun; Myers, Kamara, Lovatt; Reilly (McDonald 77) 

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