Massive Congratulations to Club Legend/50 year old B Team Player/Manager Erol Yilmaz who made his 500th Old Ruts Appearance today

The 1st XI do not have a Fixture. We wish our 1st XI Manager Jon Mapp a safe time on his Stag Weekend!

The ‘A’ Team are at Home to Wanderers FC in a Double Header. Venue – Prince Georges, Grand Drive SW20 9DY. Kick Off is at 1.00pm.

The ‘B’ Team are Away to Waddon Wanderers FC. Venue – John Fisher Sports Ground, Limpsfield Rd, CR6 9RD. Kick Off is at 2.00pm.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing this Weekend.

The 1st XI, and ‘A’ Team Matches were both Postponed.

The ‘B’ Team Drew 2 – 2 at Poplar Road against a volatile Jak’s FC. Mark Todd (Pen) and Tony Furneaux scored the Ruts Goals. Robbie Larcombe was the OR’s MOTM.

The Walking Football Team secured a 3 – 1 Win against Sutton Utd FC this morning. The Ruts Scorers were Paul Riches, Debutant Matt Croucher, and OR’s MOTM Steve Dulley.

Best wishes to all of the Ruts Teams playing tomorrow.

The 1st XI, ‘A’ Team and Sunday XI Matches have all been Postponed.

The ‘B’ Team game at Poplar Road versus Jak’s FC tomorrow will be subject to a Pitch Inspection. Kick Off is at 2.30pm, if the match goes ahead.

The Walking Football Team are at Home to Sutton Utd FC. Venue – Goals, Tolworth. Kick Off is at 11.00am.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing this Weekend.

The 1st XI secured a deserved 2 – 1 win on a heavy pitch at Old Plymouthians FC earlier today.

The Ruts had Keeper Adam Seymour to thank for providing two fine assists. In the first half he delivered a long ball forward to Billy Liffen, who out hassled his marker, before decisively poking the Ruts into a 32nd minute lead.

OP’s levelled a few minutes later, when a headed goal was scored at the near post.

However, the Ruts kept on doggedly plugging away, and they secured their all-important winning goal in the 81st minute following another accurate long ball forward from Seymour, which lead to the lively Dan Wallis calmly slotting home the Ruts winner.

Whilst the whole team put in a real shift – it was young Billy Whitthread who deservedly secured the Ruts MOTM award for his fine performance.

The ‘A’ XI also managed a decent 2 – 1 victory at Motspur Park FC. The Ruts Goals came courtesy of Alex Hammond and Ross Trimmings.

MOTM was Howard ‘Howie’ Payne who stepped in from the Sunday XI to help the Saturday lads out. Thanks also to Kacper Janiak for doing the same. Great effort and support lads.

The ‘B’ XI Match was Postponed this morning owing to a waterlogged pitch at Warlingham.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing tomorrow.

Results Round Up – 11^th / 12^th March 2023.

The Ruts were left to rue a trio of close defeats this weekend, all of which involved penalties.

The 1st XI were very unfortunate to lose 3 – 2 at Home to AFC Ewell. The Ruts fell 2 goals behind in the second half before deservedly levelling thanks to a brace from MOTM Billy Liffen. However, a debatable last-minute Penalty cost the OR’s dearly as they ultimately lost 3 -2.

The ‘A’ Team also lost 3 – 2 as they bowed out of the League Cup to NPL ‘A’ FC Robert Quiqley and Alex Hammond scored the Ruts Goals. Alas, the Ruts missed the chance to level from the spot late on in this cup match.

The Sunday XI suffered a rare defeat, as they lost 2 – 0 at Poplar Road to SW Lions.  Despite this disappointing defeat, the lads remain top of the table after reaching the summit the previous weekend. SW went ahead from the Spot and then added a late second as the OR’s were chasing the game.

Just the 3 Games for Ruts Seniors this Weekend.

The 1st XI are at Home to AFC Ewell. Venue – Poplar Road. Kick Off is at 2.00pm.

The ‘A’ Team are Away to NPL ‘A’ FC in the League Junior Cup. Venue – NPL Sports Club, Queens Rd, Teddington TW11 0LW. Kick Off is at 2.00pm.

The Sunday XI are at Home to SW Lions FC. Venue – Poplar Road. Kick Off is at 12.30pm.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing this Weekend.

The 1st XI drew 1 – 1 with Kew Park Rangers FC at Poplar Road. The Ruts fell behind in the first half, before levelling from the Spot courtesy of Sam Leatherby.

Both teams had chances to win the match. However, a share of the spoils was the outcome. Will Mortimer was the OR’s MOTM.

The ‘A’ Team won 6 – 0 at Mitcham Park FC. The Ruts Scorers were Richard Woolland, Ciaran Moorhouse, Ross Trimmings, Alex Hammond, Tony Furneaux and John Mooney.

The ‘B’ Team lost 3 – 1 at Home to NPL ‘B’ FC. Mark Todd notched the OR’s consolation goal.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts teams competing tomorrow.

The 1st XI are Away to AFC Ewell. Venue: Banstead Athletic FC, Merland Rise, Tadworth, KT20 5JG. Kick Off is at 1.30pm.

The ‘A’ Team Home are at Home to Farleigh Rovers Res FC. Venue – Poplar Rd, Kick Off is at 2.30pm.

The ‘B’ Team are Away to Sutton High ‘A’ FC. Venue – Wallington Sports Club, 34 Mollinson Drive, SM6 9BY. Kick Off is at 1.30pm.

The Walking Football Team have a double Session booked. Training at 10.00am and a Match v Fulham FC at 11.00pm. Venue – Goals, Tolworth.

The Sunday XI are at Home to Old Freemen’s FC. Venue – Prince Georges, Grand Drive. Kick Off is at 10.30am.

Best Wishes to all of the Ruts Teams competing this Weekend.

The 1^st XI lost 5 – 2 at Westside Res FC. The Ruts Scorers were Kyle Moore and Paul Gough. Despite a much improved second half display, the Ruts were unable to reduce the arrears further.

The ‘A’ Team won 1 – 0 at Real Holmesdale FC in the League Cup. Aaron Sandys scored the OR’s All-important goal from the Penalty Spot. Ruts Keeper Mike Lowe was MOTM.

The ‘B’ Team won 5 – 1 at Frenches Athletic A FC. The Ruts Scorers were Alex Blenkinsop (2) Mark Todd, Jake Searles and Simon Minihane. Manager Erol Yilmaz praised Steve Berry’s great assist for Minihane’s strike. Mark Todd was the OR’s MOTM.

The Sunday XI kept themselves fully in the title race, as they beat Larkhill City FC 5 – 1 at Poplar Road thanks to a terrific 4 goal haul from Ruts MOTM George John (pictured) plus a stunning strike from Patrick Pinder.

Manager Sean Thornton was delighted to secure another 3 points in his teams charge to win the title against a much-improved Larkhall team. In his post-match briefing he said  ‘it was great to see George John get rewarded with a perfect hattrick after putting in the hard yards all season long. Well done, George!