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GFC.... the guys where on fire!
19th October 2025
When I'm asked to cover a 'cup' game but I only have a limited time before I have to move on there is always a worry that I might miss all the action... the important moments.
What if nothing happens until after I leave?
What about extra time or even penalties?
So when I headed down to Victoria Park for the Isuzu FA Vase game between Guernsey FC and Staplehurst Monarchs and knowing that I had to head off early to photograph the Guernsey Pride Awards the question was 'will I get enough action photos in my limited time'?
Ha, what was I worried about! GFC where on fire from the whistle and treated us to ninety+ minutes of action in just the first twenty minutes of play!
The guys were unstoppable... although it did take around 35 minutes to find the back of the net!
GFC's players, at the moment, seem fired up with confidence. The balance of skills and telepathic understanding between players is fantastic to watch!
So whilst I was really disappointed to have to leave such an entertaining game early, I certainly didn't lack a few action photos!
You can view the game by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v STAPLEHURST MONARCHS PHOTOS
19th October 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

When I'm asked to cover a 'cup' game but I only have a limited time before I have to move on there is always a worry that I might miss all the action... the important moments.
What if nothing happens until after I leave?
What about extra time or even penalties?
So when I headed down to Victoria Park for the Isuzu FA Vase game between Guernsey FC and Staplehurst Monarchs and knowing that I had to head off early to photograph the Guernsey Pride Awards the question was 'will I get enough action photos in my limited time'?
Ha, what was I worried about! GFC where on fire from the whistle and treated us to ninety+ minutes of action in just the first twenty minutes of play!
The guys were unstoppable... although it did take around 35 minutes to find the back of the net!
GFC's players, at the moment, seem fired up with confidence. The balance of skills and telepathic understanding between players is fantastic to watch!
So whilst I was really disappointed to have to leave such an entertaining game early, I certainly didn't lack a few action photos!
You can view the game by clicking this link:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v STAPLEHURST MONARCHS PHOTOS

GFC Women maintain their unbeaten record.....
14th October 2025
The GFC Women maintained their unbeaten record so far this season when they played the visiting team, AFC Stoneham, at Victoria Park.
The 1-1 draw was a fair representation of the closely fought game where both teams performed well. Whilst this game didn't produce the goal fest that had come before it was encouraging that the GFC Women where able to adapt to a tighter game.
Well done to the ladies. Lets hope the good form lasts. You have certainly captured the interest among local supporters who look forward to the next game at Victoria Park.
I've added a new gallery featuring the GFC Women v AFC Stoneham. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC WOMAN v AFC STONEHAM
14th October 2025

The GFC Women maintained their unbeaten record so far this season when they played the visiting team, AFC Stoneham, at Victoria Park.
The 1-1 draw was a fair representation of the closely fought game where both teams performed well. Whilst this game didn't produce the goal fest that had come before it was encouraging that the GFC Women where able to adapt to a tighter game.
Well done to the ladies. Lets hope the good form lasts. You have certainly captured the interest among local supporters who look forward to the next game at Victoria Park.
I've added a new gallery featuring the GFC Women v AFC Stoneham. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF GFC WOMAN v AFC STONEHAM

GFC let the result slide away....
11th October 2025
GFC had a bit of a hiccup in their form when they met Pagham at Victoria Park in a Southern Combination Premier Division game.
After a great start and several missed chances it took forty minutes for GFC to make their mark.
But with the change of direction at half time the strong wind favoured Pagham and GFC paid the price of the earlier misses eventually dropping behind 2-4 by the whistle.
My photos of the game are now online, just click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v PAGHAM PHOTOS
11th October 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

GFC had a bit of a hiccup in their form when they met Pagham at Victoria Park in a Southern Combination Premier Division game.
After a great start and several missed chances it took forty minutes for GFC to make their mark.
But with the change of direction at half time the strong wind favoured Pagham and GFC paid the price of the earlier misses eventually dropping behind 2-4 by the whistle.
My photos of the game are now online, just click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GFC v PAGHAM PHOTOS

North win the replay of the abandoned Jeremie Cup first round.....
03rd October 2025
After the heated and dramatic abandonment of the original attempt to play the first-round of the Jeremie Cup between Sylvans and North there was understandably a concern that the replay might end in a game spoilt by the past.
But in fact I thought the game was a tribute to how the players behaved. Undoubtedly each team were highly motivated to get the win but this passion was in the main kept under control and the result was a fast, skilful game between two teams of fairly equal abilities.
North went home with the glory after winning 2-1 but it really could have gone either way.
My gallery of photos is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE JEREMIE CUP FIRST ROUND REPLAY - SYLVANS v NORTH
03rd October 2025
In: Sports News

After the heated and dramatic abandonment of the original attempt to play the first-round of the Jeremie Cup between Sylvans and North there was understandably a concern that the replay might end in a game spoilt by the past.
But in fact I thought the game was a tribute to how the players behaved. Undoubtedly each team were highly motivated to get the win but this passion was in the main kept under control and the result was a fast, skilful game between two teams of fairly equal abilities.
North went home with the glory after winning 2-1 but it really could have gone either way.
My gallery of photos is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE JEREMIE CUP FIRST ROUND REPLAY - SYLVANS v NORTH

GFC Women prove that it's not over till it's over.....
30th September 2025
I seem to live down Victoria Park at the moment. But there's certainly no time to doze as the non-stop action on the pitch keeps everyone entertained!
Sunday I was pitch side for the Women's GFC game against Andover New Street. The first ten minutes didn't look good for the local girls as they quickly fell two goals behind.
GFC pulled their play together as the game progressed and as the ninety minutes passed it was back to level pegging on 3-3.
But as the saying goes, it's never over until it's over and frustratingly in the sixth minute of extra time Andover snatched a goal... and the lead.
However they hadn't banked on the grit and competitiveness of the GFC ladies who used the last moments of the ten minutes of extra time to nab an equaliser and a deserved 4-4 draw!
Well done to our GFC Women on an amazing performance. My photos of the game are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW GFC WOMEN v ANDOVER NEW STREET
30th September 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

I seem to live down Victoria Park at the moment. But there's certainly no time to doze as the non-stop action on the pitch keeps everyone entertained!
Sunday I was pitch side for the Women's GFC game against Andover New Street. The first ten minutes didn't look good for the local girls as they quickly fell two goals behind.
GFC pulled their play together as the game progressed and as the ninety minutes passed it was back to level pegging on 3-3.
But as the saying goes, it's never over until it's over and frustratingly in the sixth minute of extra time Andover snatched a goal... and the lead.
However they hadn't banked on the grit and competitiveness of the GFC ladies who used the last moments of the ten minutes of extra time to nab an equaliser and a deserved 4-4 draw!
Well done to our GFC Women on an amazing performance. My photos of the game are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW GFC WOMEN v ANDOVER NEW STREET

A 7-1 win.... (almost) the perfect result for GFC
29th September 2025
After the disappointment last season and the relegation that followed, the drop has brought with it both optimism and pressure.
Supporters are hoping that at the new level GFC can create a successful string of wins. But with those expectations comes the pressure.
On Saturday at Victoria Park Guernsey FC hosted Newhaven FC, a team above GFC in the league and a team (I believe) that had only conceded seven goals so far this season!
So a challenging game for GFC.... but one that produced a glorious result. How does a 7-1 win sound to you?
This was an incredible game with a result that could only have been improved by a 7-0 score!
Am I now being greedy?
Well done to GFC..... we now look for more of the same, no pressure, eh!
My photos of the game are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE TERRIFIC 7-1 WIN FOR GFC
29th September 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

After the disappointment last season and the relegation that followed, the drop has brought with it both optimism and pressure.
Supporters are hoping that at the new level GFC can create a successful string of wins. But with those expectations comes the pressure.
On Saturday at Victoria Park Guernsey FC hosted Newhaven FC, a team above GFC in the league and a team (I believe) that had only conceded seven goals so far this season!
So a challenging game for GFC.... but one that produced a glorious result. How does a 7-1 win sound to you?
This was an incredible game with a result that could only have been improved by a 7-0 score!
Am I now being greedy?
Well done to GFC..... we now look for more of the same, no pressure, eh!
My photos of the game are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE TERRIFIC 7-1 WIN FOR GFC

Our youngsters bring down the Fleet Air Arm......
28th September 2025
Saturday was a great time to be down at Victoria Park if you are a Guernseyman.
A full days program of Guernsey Football Association games had been organised and on paper several looked tough for our local teams.
But ultimately it turned out that there was little to worry about! The two headlining games were GFC v Newhaven FC (more about that amazing result to come) and the Malaya Cup where the Guernsey U21's played a Fleet Air Arm squad.
In this game our local lads produced a terrific result with their 4-2 win! This was a good confidence booster ahead of the Inter-insular later in the season.
Photos of the 2025 Malaya Cup are now online.
Click the link to view the gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2025 MALAYA CUP
28th September 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

Saturday was a great time to be down at Victoria Park if you are a Guernseyman.
A full days program of Guernsey Football Association games had been organised and on paper several looked tough for our local teams.
But ultimately it turned out that there was little to worry about! The two headlining games were GFC v Newhaven FC (more about that amazing result to come) and the Malaya Cup where the Guernsey U21's played a Fleet Air Arm squad.
In this game our local lads produced a terrific result with their 4-2 win! This was a good confidence booster ahead of the Inter-insular later in the season.
Photos of the 2025 Malaya Cup are now online.
Click the link to view the gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE 2025 MALAYA CUP

Back to the netball and it's a steep learning curve......
24th September 2025
I think it's about six months since I've photographed a Guernsey Netball Association fixture.
It seems that this was plenty time for me to forget all the timing and technique needed to photograph this fast moving and unpredictable game!
So it took me quite some time to get dialled back in again but it was certainly an enjoyable challenge. So I'll be back.
This match was between Resolution IT Black and Specsavers Lightning Flash and I've added a new gallery to the website.
CLICK TO VIEW THE REZZERS BLACK v LIGHTENING FLASH PHOTOS
24th September 2025
In: Sports News

I think it's about six months since I've photographed a Guernsey Netball Association fixture.
It seems that this was plenty time for me to forget all the timing and technique needed to photograph this fast moving and unpredictable game!
So it took me quite some time to get dialled back in again but it was certainly an enjoyable challenge. So I'll be back.
This match was between Resolution IT Black and Specsavers Lightning Flash and I've added a new gallery to the website.
CLICK TO VIEW THE REZZERS BLACK v LIGHTENING FLASH PHOTOS

What a warrior Charlton Gauvain is.....
21st September 2025
Guernsey FC produced a solid performance at Victoria Park Stadium when they played the visitors from Croydon FC.
A 2-0 win was enough to take GFC comfortably into the first round proper of the Isuzu FA Vase.
We can now look forward to the draw. Fingers crossed that GFC can build on their good form against their next opponents.
I think all us supporters are beginning to enjoy being winners!
Oh, and if you want to see the effect of taking a hard hit in the face from a football? Take a look what it did to Charlton Gauvain! What a warrior!
I've added a gallery featuring my action shots of GFC v Croydon FC. Click the link to view:
CLICK TO VIRW GFC v CROYDON FC IN THE ISUZU FA VASE
21st September 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

Guernsey FC produced a solid performance at Victoria Park Stadium when they played the visitors from Croydon FC.
A 2-0 win was enough to take GFC comfortably into the first round proper of the Isuzu FA Vase.
We can now look forward to the draw. Fingers crossed that GFC can build on their good form against their next opponents.
I think all us supporters are beginning to enjoy being winners!
Oh, and if you want to see the effect of taking a hard hit in the face from a football? Take a look what it did to Charlton Gauvain! What a warrior!
I've added a gallery featuring my action shots of GFC v Croydon FC. Click the link to view:
CLICK TO VIRW GFC v CROYDON FC IN THE ISUZU FA VASE

Let's go GFC!
13th September 2025
Maybe we shouldn't get too excited yet. After all we are just at the start of a long season.
But surely we can allow ourselves to enjoy the moment?
Being a supporter of GFC hasn't felt so good for a couple of seasons. The team had been giving their all but they were in a league that just needed a little more.
So the move down one level wasn't what GFC had wanted but I feel it has now re-invigorated everything around Victoria Park. The performances on the pitch are back and the results are coming in.
I think we are lined up for a great season.
Photos of the Guernsey FC v Midhurst & Easebourne are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW GFC v MIDHURST & EASEBOURNE
13th September 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

Maybe we shouldn't get too excited yet. After all we are just at the start of a long season.
But surely we can allow ourselves to enjoy the moment?
Being a supporter of GFC hasn't felt so good for a couple of seasons. The team had been giving their all but they were in a league that just needed a little more.
So the move down one level wasn't what GFC had wanted but I feel it has now re-invigorated everything around Victoria Park. The performances on the pitch are back and the results are coming in.
I think we are lined up for a great season.
Photos of the Guernsey FC v Midhurst & Easebourne are now online. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW GFC v MIDHURST & EASEBOURNE

Saints look to be unstoppable.....
12th September 2025
Just a quick note and a link to the Jeremie Cup Quarter Final game between Bels and Saints.
St Martins were on form and were an impossible opponent for the Bels.
It's difficult to see where a challenge to Saints dominance can come from this year... but it is a long season...
My photos are now online and can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW JEREMIE CUP BELS v SAINTS
12th September 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

Just a quick note and a link to the Jeremie Cup Quarter Final game between Bels and Saints.
St Martins were on form and were an impossible opponent for the Bels.
It's difficult to see where a challenge to Saints dominance can come from this year... but it is a long season...
My photos are now online and can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW JEREMIE CUP BELS v SAINTS
I head down south and deep into St Peters....
06th September 2025
I headed down south for this FNB Priaulx League football game.
On a bright and sunny day Guernsey looked at its best and in rural St Peters the Sylvans pitch took on an almost 'village green' feel with a decent number of supporters relaxing in the sunshine.
These are moments to enjoy as we all know the wet and windy winter games are not too far away!
I managed to stay alert enough to capture some of the action and the gallery is now online. Click the link to view:
CLICK TO VIEW THE FNB PRIAUX LEAGUE PHOTOS - SYLVANS v BELS
06th September 2025
In: Sports News

I headed down south for this FNB Priaulx League football game.
On a bright and sunny day Guernsey looked at its best and in rural St Peters the Sylvans pitch took on an almost 'village green' feel with a decent number of supporters relaxing in the sunshine.
These are moments to enjoy as we all know the wet and windy winter games are not too far away!
I managed to stay alert enough to capture some of the action and the gallery is now online. Click the link to view:
CLICK TO VIEW THE FNB PRIAUX LEAGUE PHOTOS - SYLVANS v BELS
Floodlit photography becomes a little easier....
05th September 2025
With the new FNB Priaulx League season starting I made the first of many visits to Blanche Pierre Lane to photograph the game between St Martins and Rangers.
This ground used to be a near impossible challenge to photograph under floodlights. But I'm pleased to say the since the upgrade of the lighting there is at least a chance to capture a few decent shots.
I've added a gallery of my photos of my nights work. Click the link to view:
CLICK TO VIEW SAINTS v RANGERS
05th September 2025
In: Sports News

With the new FNB Priaulx League season starting I made the first of many visits to Blanche Pierre Lane to photograph the game between St Martins and Rangers.
This ground used to be a near impossible challenge to photograph under floodlights. But I'm pleased to say the since the upgrade of the lighting there is at least a chance to capture a few decent shots.
I've added a gallery of my photos of my nights work. Click the link to view:
CLICK TO VIEW SAINTS v RANGERS
The Green Lionesses find the back of the net SEVEN times.....
31st August 2025
After scoring seven goals in their first appearance in the Southern Region Woman's League the GFC Women's Green Lionesses should be very happy. This has to go down as a fantastic start to their season.
If they can maintain that level of goal scoring they are on the road to glory.
But the whole picture sees a score line of 7-5 revealing the Lionesses vulnerability at the back. When you factor in that six of the Lionesses goals were scored by one player, Calleigh Hedley, there is clearly some work to do. Wimborne Town showed that there are going to be some hard games ahead.
However this was just the start the side needed and we can now all look ahead to the next game... and loads more goals too!
I've added a gallery of my photos. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GREEN LIONESSES FIRST OUTING
31st August 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

After scoring seven goals in their first appearance in the Southern Region Woman's League the GFC Women's Green Lionesses should be very happy. This has to go down as a fantastic start to their season.
If they can maintain that level of goal scoring they are on the road to glory.
But the whole picture sees a score line of 7-5 revealing the Lionesses vulnerability at the back. When you factor in that six of the Lionesses goals were scored by one player, Calleigh Hedley, there is clearly some work to do. Wimborne Town showed that there are going to be some hard games ahead.
However this was just the start the side needed and we can now all look ahead to the next game... and loads more goals too!
I've added a gallery of my photos. Click the link to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE GREEN LIONESSES FIRST OUTING

St Martins get greedy for the silverware....
27th August 2025
This year it seems to me that the 2024 Guernsey Football Association season was only just finished when football was back in action again.
There have been various Cups to play for and whilst still early I think the money has to be on St Martins to pick up the majority of the silverware!
Taking home three out of three of the traditional curtain-raiser Cups must surely have set them up as the seasons favourites?
But can they keep form through to the end? Time will tell.
For now they've added another Cup to the trophy cabinet after beating North at Victoria Park in the Martinez Cup Final.
I've added a new gallery of my photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 MARTINEZ CUP PHOTOS
27th August 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

This year it seems to me that the 2024 Guernsey Football Association season was only just finished when football was back in action again.
There have been various Cups to play for and whilst still early I think the money has to be on St Martins to pick up the majority of the silverware!
Taking home three out of three of the traditional curtain-raiser Cups must surely have set them up as the seasons favourites?
But can they keep form through to the end? Time will tell.
For now they've added another Cup to the trophy cabinet after beating North at Victoria Park in the Martinez Cup Final.
I've added a new gallery of my photos here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 MARTINEZ CUP PHOTOS

Triathletes always manage to smile through the pain.....
26th August 2025
What a great way to spend an early summer's morning in Guernsey..... and I hasten to say that I was spectating.... not taking part! No chance of that, eh!!
I was down at Pembroke Bay to photograph the 2025 Inter-insular Triathlon between Guernsey and Jersey.
There was a good sized entry with a choice of distances allowing athletes to compete at a level that they felt comfortable. I know I've said it before but I'm always surprised how many smiles competitors manage for the camera whilst they push through the pain barrier!
Well done to everyone who took part.
The gallery of my photos is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 INTER-INSULAR TRIATHLON PHOTOS
26th August 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

What a great way to spend an early summer's morning in Guernsey..... and I hasten to say that I was spectating.... not taking part! No chance of that, eh!!
I was down at Pembroke Bay to photograph the 2025 Inter-insular Triathlon between Guernsey and Jersey.
There was a good sized entry with a choice of distances allowing athletes to compete at a level that they felt comfortable. I know I've said it before but I'm always surprised how many smiles competitors manage for the camera whilst they push through the pain barrier!
Well done to everyone who took part.
The gallery of my photos is now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2025 INTER-INSULAR TRIATHLON PHOTOS

Track Attack was torture on the track.....
25th August 2025
This was a new one for me. I'd not seen anything quite so brutal as the Track Attack event before.
I was at Footes Lane for the Storm Force Fitness (Guernsey) Tornado Fitness Racing event.
I only had a short time to photograph the various disciplines before I had to leave. But after capturing a few quick pics I was left wondering why anyone would volunteer to put their body and mind through such a torturous event?
Answers on a postcard please.......
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TORNADO FITNESS RACING TRACK ATTACK
25th August 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

This was a new one for me. I'd not seen anything quite so brutal as the Track Attack event before.
I was at Footes Lane for the Storm Force Fitness (Guernsey) Tornado Fitness Racing event.
I only had a short time to photograph the various disciplines before I had to leave. But after capturing a few quick pics I was left wondering why anyone would volunteer to put their body and mind through such a torturous event?
Answers on a postcard please.......
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TORNADO FITNESS RACING TRACK ATTACK

All downhill at Petit Bot.....
17th August 2025
First stop on Sunday morning was Petit Bot valley for Round 5 of the GVC Gravity Series. This championship is proving to be really competitive with just seconds separating the top riders.
I had to complete the shoot early due to other jobs but I did capture some of the action. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 5 OF THE GVC GRAVITY SERIES
17th August 2025

First stop on Sunday morning was Petit Bot valley for Round 5 of the GVC Gravity Series. This championship is proving to be really competitive with just seconds separating the top riders.
I had to complete the shoot early due to other jobs but I did capture some of the action. Click the link if you are interested:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND 5 OF THE GVC GRAVITY SERIES
Photos of the NSM & SPF 2025 Men's Padel Final.....
01st August 2025
Photos of the Men's Open Final at the 2025 Guernsey Padel Club's NSM and SPF Private Clients Grade One event are now online.
Follow this link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE NSM & SPF MEN'S PADEL FINAL
01st August 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

Photos of the Men's Open Final at the 2025 Guernsey Padel Club's NSM and SPF Private Clients Grade One event are now online.
Follow this link to view the Gallery:
CLICK TO VIEW THE NSM & SPF MEN'S PADEL FINAL
They really didn't stop chattering an encouraging....
21st July 2025
That's the final 2025 Guernsey Velo Club Tour of Guernsey box ticked.... job done!
Round 6 didn't let up on the endurance front with riders facing an energy sapping Long Course Cross Country at Pleinmont.
I've really enjoyed photographing the week long event with perhaps the best part being track-side near to the youngest Club members who really didn't stop chattering and encouraging their seniors every time they passed!
.....best phases have to be 'go on, send it' or 'come on, this isn't slow-mo'
Love 'em!
Final photos can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW ALL THE 2025 GVC TOUR OF GUERNSEY PHOTOS
21st July 2025
In: Events News, Sports News

That's the final 2025 Guernsey Velo Club Tour of Guernsey box ticked.... job done!
Round 6 didn't let up on the endurance front with riders facing an energy sapping Long Course Cross Country at Pleinmont.
I've really enjoyed photographing the week long event with perhaps the best part being track-side near to the youngest Club members who really didn't stop chattering and encouraging their seniors every time they passed!
.....best phases have to be 'go on, send it' or 'come on, this isn't slow-mo'
Love 'em!
Final photos can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW ALL THE 2025 GVC TOUR OF GUERNSEY PHOTOS
