Both Tonbridge and Harrow schools would claim to be more interested in the oval shaped ball than the round one, but each school is developing a fine reputation in the gentleman's game of soccer. Both 1st XIs play in the ISFA cup and have given good accounts of themselves. Both sets of old boys' team also stand up well in the historic Arthurian league and Arthur Dunn Cup. So it is no surprise that each school gains success at Gothia and this year they managed to get themselves through to the final 32 in the U16 age groups, eventually losing out in the early games on Thursday. Harrow, having come through in the penalty shoot out with Charterhouse yesterday, were no match for their Swedish opponents, whilst Tonbridge also were not able to maintain their excellent record, losing to another Swedish team. What ever the result ,both teams have down their coaches proud.
Other independent schools present this year included Manchester Grammar School and Hampton along with a number of prep school representative sides from the south under the name of South Central. Independent Schools' football is flourishing in 2014. As Thursday draws to a close, I am seeking a small holiday let just north of Gothenburg , in Mollosunds...this one may have had its day.
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