Tag: Tom Scrimshaw
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Hampton Hazards a Guess: FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictions
By Tom Scrimshaw As the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws closer, excitement continues to build ahead of what promises to be the sporting event of the summer. Due to commence on June 11, the 23rd edition of the world–renowned tournament is scheduled to be hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada…
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U16s at Hale End : Arsenal Academy Invitational Tournament
By Tom Scrimshaw Whilst it would be an understatement to call the Hampton U16A team’s season anything short of brilliant, The Arsenal Academy Invitational Tournament provided the perfect opportunity for the team to begin to draw to a close their last season together before heading into the senior teams next season. On a mild but…
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U16A Preseason Training Camp
By Tom Scrimshaw The U16A team began preparations for the 2025-26 season with a productive pre – season camp at Loughborough University during the penultimate week of the summer holidays. Joining sixth form senior footballers, the U16As enjoyed an action-packed schedule of football over four days, getting back into the swing of things before the…
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Strong Hampton performance earns 3-0 away win
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U16 A-team continued their winning start to the 2025-26 campaign with an eagerly anticipated clash against Bradfield College, looking to better last year’s 3-1 victory over the side from Berkshire. With Storm Amy having been forecast to provide gusty playing conditions, both teams knew that they had to adapt their games…
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U15A’s progress to ISFA final after hard-fought victory
By Tom Scrimshaw On Thursday 6th February, Hampton’s U15A football team made the long journey up to Repton School for their ISFA Cup semi – final. Repton kicked off the game the more dominant side, with their 5-3-2 formation proving a challenge for Hampton to deal with. Repton’s early spell of possession resulted in a…
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Hampton U15As advance to semi-finals of ISFA Cup
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U15 A-team continued their 2024-25 ISFA Cup campaign with an eagerly anticipated quarter-final clash against Epsom College. The team were looking to maintain their highly impressive start to the new season under coach Mr D Boyes, having won 17, drawn 1 and only lost 1 game so far. Further adding to…
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Villareal Tour 2024: Overseas dominance from Hampton U15A vs Villareal B
By Thomas Scrimshaw Hampton’s U15 A-team continued their 2024-25 campaign with an eagerly anticipated tour to Villareal, Spain during the October half-term. The team were looking to maintain their highly impressive start to the new season under coach Mr D Boyes, with an uncharacteristic first loss to Eton before the break motivating the team to…
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Hampton U15A advance in style in ESFA Cup with 5-0 victory over Therfield School
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U15 A-team began their 2024-25 ESFA Cup campaign at home against Therfield School on Tuesday afternoon. The team were looking to kick off their cup run in style after their unbeaten start to the new season under new coach Mr D Boyes. After a hard fought 1-0 win on the weekend,…
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Hampton crowned Hale End champions in U14As season finale
By Tom Scrimshaw Whilst it would be an understatement to call the Hampton U14A team’s season anything short of brilliant, The Arsenal Academy Invitational Tournament provided the perfect opportunity for the team to bow out for the summer in style, whilst also picking up their first piece of silverware of the season. On a mild…
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Team Talk: Hampton Coaches’ Top Tips
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s sports coaches are some of the most talented and knowledgeable in their field. With over 20 members of the sports department, and 50+ members of the general staff room that take a sports team, it’s safe to say Hampton is home to a whole host of sporting wisdom and integrity. Whether…
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U14As bounce back from ESFA exit with resurgent display over Epsom
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U14A team faced a tough test on Saturday as they looked to get their winning streak back underway against a strong Epsom College side. Hampton were looking to bounce back from an agonising last-minute defeat to Matthew Arnold School last week in the ESFA cup round of 16, in what was…
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Confident 3-0 win by U14As sees them through to the County Cup 2nd Round
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U14 A-team began their 2023-24 County Cup campaign at home against Harris Academy Merton on Thursday afternoon. The team were looking to kick off their cup run in style after their excellent start to the new season under new coach Mr Harry Hooper. After a resounding 7-0 win on the weekend,…
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U14As Fall Just Short of Victory in Opening Game
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U14 A-team kicked off their 2023-24 season at home against Glyn School on Saturday. With the sun beating down on the 3G, Hampton were certainly fired up for the occasion and with new members of the team playing their first games for the school, everyone was looking to impress at the…
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The 3G: Sport at Hampton
By Tom Scrimshaw The start of the 2022-2023 school year at Hampton brought many highlights and achievements, whether it be sporting or academic. However, probably one of the most celebrated moments was the completion of the new 3G sports ground on the school site. The old 3G had provided an excellent playing surface for Hampton…
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U13As progress after high-scoring ESFA Cup tie
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s U13A team began their ESFA Cup campaign, away against ACS Cobham international school last Thursday. They were looking to match the incredible run of last year’s U13s squad, who went on to win the trophy. With the sun beating down on the Astro pitch at ACS Cobham, Hampton were certainly fired…