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The Green Lionesses have hit a tough patch of form.

The side has been weakened by the absence of several key players leaving gaps across the pitch where a group of youngsters are facing visiting opposition and literally having to learn on the job.

To try and put a positive on the situation these junior players are gaining valuable experience and we hope that they are laying the foundations for the next few seasons.

Last Saturday proved to be a challenge for the GFC Women when AFC Varsity visited Victoria Park leaving, after producing a dominant performance, with their 1-4 win.

It's great to see that the Green Lionesses are still getting a good turnout of supporters who offer them lots of encouragement.

I think we all understand that we are in it for the 'long game' and sometimes you have to take a step back before re-grouping for another surge forward.

My Gallery of photos are now online. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC WOMEN v AFC VARSITY

Catching up with a couple of edits.

Photos of the Stranger Cup game between the Guernsey U18's v Bels have been added to the website. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY U18's v BELS GALLERY

A terrific job was done by GFC on Saturday when they sent home Haywards Heath Town with their tails between their legs after being well beaten by our local lads!

The final score line of 3-1 could have been more... but I shouldn't be greedy, eh!

To make things even more enjoyable the game was played on a sunny afternoon and we all know what a pleasure that was after so many weeks of rain!

My Gallery of photos is now online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW GFC v HAYWARDS HEATH TOWN

Amidst the scene of utter devastation the Guernsey Velo Club held ROUND 2 of the 2026 Ian Brown's MTB Cross Country Series on Sunday morning.

The storm force winds a few weeks ago have transformed the Guet leaving huge pine trees scattered as if a bomb had felled them.

A sad scene but one that the GVC took advantage of by building a challenging track around the obstacles.

As a photographer it actually made an interesting backdrop to some of my photos. This is a link to a new gallery on my website if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 2 OF THE 2026 GVC MTB XC SERIES

What an incredible two days of the Guernsey Rally... but a little bit wet too, eh!

I was out with dozens of other photographers trying to capture the action and keep my kit dry! The edit has started and It's a biggie!

Well done to everyone who made the event work so brilliantly. I spoke to dozens of spectators and residents along the Stages and didn't get one negative comment.

I think Guernsey has grown to LOVE Rallying! Mission accomplished.

I'll be adding my photos to the Rally Galleries on my website as the edit continues but just for now here are a few tasters.

Keep a check on my website for updates here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY RALLY GALLERIES

Any Sports event organised in February runs the risk of the weather playing a part in the results.

In fact it can be more serious than that... just take note of how many Inter-insulars have been cancelled due to the weather and travel problems. An example was the Jeremie Cup game on Sunday.

But then sometimes weather conditions play little or no role in the results... maybe even help a bit!

On Sunday I was out at L'Eree for the Richard Friedrich Imperial 10 Mile Road Run and athletes were presented with a fairly mild morning with quite a thick and patchy mist.

However the cool conditions perhaps a helped the 120 runners who lining up on the start-line?

Photographically the mist added atmosphere to some of my photos so I felt rewarded for my effort!

Here's a link to the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE RICHARD FRIEDRICH IMPERIAL 10 MILE RUN

Hey GFC we love supporting you... in the same way that everyone loves a winner!

With Guernsey FC on a serious run of good results the Victoria Park stands are getting fuller with fans at every home game, so I'm clearly not alone in enjoying this moment.

Also there are positive noises coming from the bench. Even after a 7-3 win over Shoreham the mood in the team is that 'we must do better'. That is how all successful sportsmen talk and respond and this promises that more is still to come.

Sadly I was only able to enjoy the first half of the GFC v Shoreham game as I had to pop off to photograph a netball match!

But I still managed to capture some of the action. Click the link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v SHOREHAM PHOTOS

We all love a good deal and I was pleased to get 'two for the price of one' last night whilst at Beau Sejour.

I arrived there to photograph the Guernsey Women's Basketball game between Pumas and Titans.

But this is where the deal just got better!

On the adjoining court there was an unusual Guernsey Netball Association game taking place.... unusual because it featured the Guernsey Men's netball team playing a visiting Women's side from the Royal Navy.

I was really surprised by the Guernsey Men's play, they were good, and they won decisively. The margin was wide enough that I don't need to state it here!

But the game represented what is great about Sport. There was friendship and respect on the court and everyone involved enjoyed themselves. A big thumbs up to the value that Sport brings to a healthy community.

Here are two links to the 'double deal'!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BASKETBALL - PUMAS v TITANS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NETBALL - GUERNSEY MEN v ROYAL NAVY WOMEN

On Sunday the Green Lionesses played Shaftesbury at Victoria Park in the Southern Region Women's Division One.

Perhaps the Lionesses were nervous and under pressure before the game as their opponents were placed low in the league. A good result was expected by some supporters.

However as the game progressed it was clear that Shaftesbury was a decent side!

So against expectations the Lionesses had a real game on their hands and they proved how much they are improving with each game. They were strong all across the pitch, they kept their concentration when under pressure and came away with a valuable win!

As an add on to the result the whole squad will have grown in confidence in their abilities. Great work ladies.

My gallery of photos is now online. Click this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GREEN LIONESSES v SHAFTESBURY

The Guernsey Netball Association's Under 16 Panthers continued their journey playing in the Under 16 South Region League with two matches against Finchamptead over the weekend.

The visiting side proved to be tough opposition but our local girls fought hard and it was clear that the squad is benefiting from the wider competition. Every match builds their confidence and team play.

I only had a short time to spend down at St Sampson's High for the first match but I captured some of the action and there's now a gallery online if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GUERNSEY U16 PANTHERS v FINCHAMPSTEAD PHOTOS

What an incredible night at St Pierre Park Hotel for the Guernsey Dinner Boxing Club's February 'Boxing at the Park'.

The Guernsey team hosted a North of England Select team for ten well matched bouts.

With the return to the ring of a couple of local favourites the room was brimming with a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. The added noise and excitement made the event one of the best for a long time.

Every boxer left the ring with nothing left to give. This was the sport at its best.

I covered all ten bouts and, if you're interested, the galleries can be viewed by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE FEBRUARY BOXING AT THE PARK

There's so much Sport played and organised in Guernsey that I feel the States often don't give as much support to Club's as they deserve.

However, thank goodness, there seems to be an endless supply of people who are prepared to give their time to making the multitude of Club events work... whatever the weather!

Sunday morning up at the motocross track is a good example of how the Guernsey Velo Club volunteers were up early to lay out the track for Round 1 of the Ian Brown's MTB XC Series. It was windy and muddy with heavy showers! Why do they suffer the discomforts to give others the chance to have fun?

I popped up to photograph the racing and the riders were very welcoming and remarkably they even seemed to enjoy the mud!

My photos are now online. Click the link to the gallery if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 1 OF THE GVC XC SERIES

Too many of my assignments this winter have been wet!

But I seem to be easily distracted from the discomfort if the action I'm photographing is good enough.

Last night at the Loveridge Cup Final the football, just about, kept me interested. There were good periods but the game was quite one-sided with Sylvans fully deserving their win over the North U21's.

I returned home wet and cold.... but I'll do it all again tomorrow if called out!

My pics are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 LOVERIDBE CUP FINAL

Photos are online of the clash between Guernsey FC and Steyning Town at Victoria Park.

This was an important game for both teams as they were positioned in second and third place in the Southern Combination League.

The game didn't disappoint as it was packed with drama and action with the final result going to Guernsey FC with their 3-2 win!

Well done guys, you fought for every ball and fully deserved the significant result.
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v STEYNING TOWN PHOTOS

If I'm being honest, I wasn't particularly motivated last Friday when I headed to Victoria Park on the damp, rainy evening.

I was booked to photograph another Stranger Cup game and as I've covered many this season, this fact also dampened my own spirits.

However, I have to confess, the contest between the Guernsey Under 18's and Rovers soon made the effort of wrapping up in my waterproofs worth my while as the action on the pitch was terrific.

Rovers took a hard earned 4-3 win over the battling youngsters who came so close to getting the result.

It was a memorable night and a reminder that it's worth making an effort sometimes.

I've uploaded a new gallery featuring my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW STRANGER CUP - GUERNSEY U18 v ROVERS

This was my first visit of the year to photograph the Guernsey Netball Winter League at Les Varendes High School. The top-of-the-table clash was between Resolution IT Green v Specsavers Lightning Strike and it was the Greens who walked away with a decisive win.

I've added a new gallery featuring my shots. Click this link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW RES IT GREEN v LIGHTNING STRIKE PHOTOS

Photos are now online of the GFC Women 'Green Lionesses' v Bournemouth Sports Reserves playing in the Southern Region Women's League Division One South at Victoria Park.

The Lionesses were challenged by the well organised visitors who edged the result with their 2-3 win.

But that result hides how well our local side is developing. Their skills and team performances progress with every new game. They are learning how to adapt to the tactics of their opposition.

With new faces appearing on the subs bench there is a real belief that the foundations are being built for the future.

Click this link to view the gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LIONESSES v BOURNEMOUTH SPORTS

Due to my assignments on Sunday being spread around our (admittedly small) Island my time at Victoria Park was rather short and sweet!

I ended up dashing back across the slippery causeway from Lihou Island, after covering the volunteers helping to repair and tidy up the storm damage, to then cross Guernsey to Victoria Park. A journey not helped whilst following the many road closures and detours that remain from storm felled trees.

So by the time I arrived at the game between the Guernsey Lionesses and Bemerton Heath Harlequins the second half had already begun. As I needed to submit my earlier photos ASAP I allowed just twenty minutes to grab a few photos and the 1-1 score told me that I'd missed a tight first half.

Sure enough, that was how the game progressed. I had few chances to get great action photos and when I left, with the score still at 1-1, I thought that was going to be it.

But, sadly, I found out later the the Lionesses conceded a goal in the last minute of play! It's not over till the ref blows his final whistle!

My quick edit of photos is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW GUERNSEY LIONESSES v BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS

The Guernsey FC squad proved they they have the fight, strength, desire and depth of talent on the bench to turn around a game that was drifting away from them on Saturday at Victoria Park.

After taking an early lead against Lingfield FC our local boys seemed to loose their momentum and direction allowing the visitors to equalise and then take the lead.

However some smart substitutions resulted in a new urgency and change of play bringing the reward of a deserved 4-2 win at the final whistle.

Perhaps it is games like this, when GFC can rescue a result, that show there is growing strength and ability available to build on.

Ultimately it was an enjoyable afternoon to be a fan!

Click the link if you would like to view my photos:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC v LINGFIELD FC

It was a dark and chilly night down at Victoria Park for the Stranger Cup group game between St Martins and North.

Whether it was the fact that it was a night game or the cold or maybe because it was a Saturday night the number of supporters was very low.

However, for those that made the effort, the game was really entertaining. Both sides enjoyed their moment in the lead but ultimately it was St Martins who managed to hit the back of the net with a late goal giving them a 4-3 win.

My gallery of photos is now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW ST MARTINS v NORTH IN THE STRANGER CUP