South Reading Vixens

8th September 2005 - The Under 8's warmed up for their forthcoming Hicks Development League campaign with a friendly match against South Reading's youngest boys squad. An entertaining game saw some enthusiastic performances from players on both sides.

17th September 2005 - The newly formed Under 17's bravely entered the Basingstoke based Peter Houseman League, playing against teams which had been established for a number of seasons. The girls are pictured prior to their first game against Wolversdene.

18th September 2005 - The Under 14's moved their home games to Cintra Park as they began the defence of their NEHYL title. Here Alice is in full flight shortly before scoring the team's third goal of the game against New Windsor Eagles.

1st October 2005 - With last year's SCML team having moved over to the North East Hants League, it was left to the newer Under 12's Vixens to carry the flag in the South Chiltern. On a beautiful Autumn day, the team are looking forward to facing Whiteknights Gems. The game eventually finished goalless, as the girls secured a creditable point against a team with a full year's experience under their belts.

6th October 2005 - The girls returned to Palmer Park to play in the Kick Racism Out Of Football event. An exhibition game between the battle hardened Under 14's and the newly formed Under 17's saw the younger girls come out on top, with the trophy being awarded to winning captain Deanna.

8th October 2005 - The Under 10's were competing in an all-girls league at last, with matches being played at Palmer Park. The girls are seen here with coaches Sam and June prior to their match with Westwood Diamonds.

6th November 2005 - The Under 12's travelled to NEHYL Division 1 leaders Liss Athletic Chicks for the first round of the cup. Despite wind and rain making the conditions very difficult, the girls rampaged their way to an 8-2 victory with Chloe hitting her first hat trick of the season. Not content with an hour's football, both teams indulged in some mud-sliding as the final whistle blew.

14th January 2006 - After a difficult start as the only girls team in a boys league, the Under 8's Mini-Vixens improved with every game and finally managed to get their first ever win against Hurst Romans. Ashlee did the damage as she hit the only goal of the game in a fantastic team performance. Brilliant.

25th February 2006 - Lots of hard work saw the Under 17's secure their first league win, as they ran up a 2-0 victory over Down Grange. Playing in their first season against established sides, the team improved every week and the result was fully deserved. Well done to Paddy and all the girls.

28th February 2006 - All 23 girls in the Under 12's squad skipped training to go to England Under 21's match against Norway at Madejski Stadium. Jaye, Kamara and Ellie celebrate the 3-1 victory, but Kelsey's horn is just too much for Malicia.

8th April 2006 - The Under 8's scooped the Hicks Development League Fair Play Trophy at the 2006 Awards. After picking up some heavy defeats in the first half of the season, the girls turned it around after Christmas and a couple of wins saw them secure fourth place in the division.

30th April 2006 - After missing out on the league title, the Under 14's made amends by winning the NEHYL Cup in a thrilling 5-2 victory over Reading Girls. Despite being 1-0 down at half time, the Vixens battled back to win the trophy in a hard fought game which was closer than the score suggests.

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