Jim Schofield scored the only goal of a tough physical encounter at Uxbridge as Icarus progressed to the Middlesex Cup Semi-Final.

Icarus were slow to get started, but Portaluri and Hodgkinson could have given Icarus the lead in the first half, however, it was a great break by Martins-Tonks that resulted in a penalty a minute into the second half that Schofield dispatched under presure.

Icarus are now waiting to find out who awaits them in the semi at the end of February.

Stu Lindsay grabbed his annual goal early this year as Icarus crushed Guildford Saints 8-2 today.

The goals came from Mark Farrell (2), Si Hays, Stu Lindsay, Ady Morris, Jon Pullen and Steve Wood (2). Manager Pete Beer told us, "it was a good performance and it is up to us to take this form into next month's clash with HAC".

Andrew Arnison and Lee Hodgkinson both reached the remarkable milestone of 100 Caps for Icarus as they played their part in a stirring victory against a Boston Utd XI.

The goals game from Hodgkinson (3), Joyce and Arnison. Boston dominated possession in the first 35 minutes, but Icarus gradually forced them back with their physical presence and guile. After going in at the break 1-0 up a superb second half performance resulted in 4 more goals.

Icarus beat a London League XI 4-1 on Friday afternoon, with the goals coming from James Render, Tom Summerville (2) and Gino Portaluri. In a major blow, winger Render has damaged ligaments in his knee. The Club are currently waiting for the results of a scan to assess how long he will be out for.

After a slow start and a few Xmas cobwebs to blow away, Icarus did enough to beat a London League side containing some excellent players; but with Boston Utd arriving at Uxbridge Road on Thursday the players do not have time to rest on the laurels!

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In other news, Rob Babington has returned to the UK and is aiming to be back in first team contention by February.

This Sunday's Vets fixture against the Army has been moved to the RAF Northolt 3G pitch. A final decision will be made on Friday if the game is to go a head.

The Vets team kick off 2010 against the Army on Sunday at RAF Uxbridge. At this stage the fixture is on and a pitch inspection will take place nearer the time.

The First Team are in action on Friday 22 January, also against the Army, and new signing Andy Harris looks set to make his debut for the Club at some stage during the game.

Joe Griffin and Dan Turner are the major injury worries for January with a broken toe and ankle ligaments respectively. Steve Ricketts is still a long term absentee with his shoulder injury.

Finally, as a treat for our legion of Vets vans, see IcarusTV for highlights from their 4-2 win against RAF Lyneham Vets.

Icarus have been drawn at home to William Fitt in the 1/4 final of the Middlesex Cup. The tie is to be played at Uxbridge on Saturday 6 February 2010.

Icarus will play the Army Crusaders and Boston Utd on 22 and 28 January respectively as they hope to hit the ground running after Christmas.

The Vets team kick off 2010 against the Army on Saturday 17 January.

Icarus cruised into the Middlesex Cup 1/4 Final with a 7-0 win against Globe Rangers on Saturday, but fell to the RAF Under 23's 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.

Tom Summerville grabbed a hat-trick in the Cup with Martins-Tonks, Render, Portaluri and Hodgkinson scoring the others.

A poor first half performance at Cosford saw Icarus trailing at half time to the U23s, but a strong second half showing meant that the players could travel home with some pride.

Another big plus from the weekend was the return to action of Dave Scott after 4 months away.

The Vets are in action again on Saturday against HAC in Central London. Beer's Boys are hoping to maintain their 100% record so far this season. Pete Beer told us, "HAC are tough opponents and I'm not sure when we last best them away from home, so the lads are up for it!"

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that the RAF Development Team fixture will be a 1300 KO on Sunday 13 December.

Icarus can confirm that Boston Utd will travel to Uxbridge on 28 January 2010 for a fixture.

Manager, John Hetherington told us, "this should prove to be a testing fixture for us in the New Year to sharpen up the side for 2010!"

The RAF Development Squad fixture is now a 1400 KO. It is hoped that this will become 1300 after negotiation this week with the RAFFA.

The Vets are away to HAC in central London on Saturday and may go onto to have some Christmas drinks after the game. All Icarus members are welcome to go and support the team and join in after the game.

An early morning pitch inspection resulted in the much anticipated fixture against the Royal Navy Under 23's being called off with standing water on the pitch today.

The disappointed Icarus squad will now focus on the upcoming fixtures in the Middlesex Cup and against the RAF Development Squad.

Icarus beat the Army Crusaders 2-1 at Aldershot on Friday, despite a disappointing performance on the day. Icarus took the lead through Portaluri and Wilkinson, with his first goal for the Club, but never really got into their stride.

While the team are happy to have won, the message from the coaching staff is clear; better is required for the big games ahead!

Jeff Butler smashed in a trademark free kick as Pete Beer's men kept up their superb start to the season by beating Lyneham Vets 4-2.

The fixture was arranged as part of Gp Capt Neville's leaving function as he leaves his post as Station Commander of RAF Lyneham.

The other Icarus goals came from Jon Pullen and Jon Fox.

Icarus have a busy weekend ahead, playing the Army Crusaders at Aldershot on Friday afternoon and the Royal Navy Under 23s on Sunday morning.

New Icarus President, Gp Capt Mike Neville is expected to attend the Army game, and Icarus will welcome Joe Griffin back to the fold after a two game absence.

See highlights of the previous Middlesex Cup tie on Icarus TV now!

Icarus have been drawn at home to either Globe Rangers or Alexandra Park on Saturday 12 December 2009.

The next day Icarus take on the RAF Development Team at RAF Cosford. It already looks like being a key weekend for the season and a big squad will be required to succeed.

A fantastic weekend for Icarus ended with the Vets beating Bromley 5-2 away for the first time in recent memory. A Steve Wood hattrick capped a man of the match performance, the other goals were scored by Fox and Lownds.

Early in the day the First Team eased past Egbertians in the 2nd Round of the Middlesex Cup. The goals came from Martins-Tonks (2), Hodgkinson (2) and Portaluri (2). A good team performance following Wednesday's result against the RAF RT sees Icarus head into the 3rd round full of confidence. Highlights will be on IcarusTV later this week.

Icarus held the RAF team to a 0-0 draw in a training fixture last night at RAF Uxbridge. A threadbare Icarus squad played with superb patience and discipline to prevent the young RAF side from breaking them down.

This weekend is another important one for the Club with the Vets team traveling to Bromley and the First Team playing in the Middlesex Cup at home.

Icarus and the RAF Representative Team will take part in a training fixture on Wednesday evening at RAF Uxbridge. It will be an important part of the RAF sides preparation for the 09/10 campaign.

Icarus will use the evening to prepare at a high level for the following Saturday's vital MIddlesex Cup tie.

The Vets team have accepted an invitation from RAF Lyneham to take part in a special fixture to say good-bye to their Station Commander and RAFFA Chairman Group Captain Neville.

Icarus lost in the 3rd round of the AFA Cup on Saturday. The Manager told us, "it was a disappointing performance and we can have no complaints; on the day the best team won. However, I know we are much better than that and I still expect us to do well in the Middlesex Cup".

Greg Shutie impressed as a half time substitute and after a shocking first half, which saw Icarus three goals behind, an improved second half performance saw Joe Griffin and Gino Portaluri pull goals back.

Gino Portaluri returns to action for Icarus this weekend in the AFA Cup after missing the previous 2 fixtures due to detachment.

The kick off on Saturday is 1345 and the stadium will be open from 1230.

Go to IcarusTV to see highlights of last weekend's fixture.

The Icarus Vets Team beat the BBC on Saturday with goals from Jon Pullen 2 and Scott Millington, with Jeff Butler setting up all three goals, the stats sheet read like a first team read out from the 90's.

The First Team beat the RLC TA 7-1 on Sunday at RAF Cranwell, the goals coming from Hodgkinson 2, Schofield 2, Summerville, Wyer and Griffin. Joe Griffin put in a man of the match performance, setting up 4 goals and scoring one. Highlights will appear on IcarusTV later in the week.

The Vets team beat Guilford Saints 5-1 at RAF Uxbridge today, the goals came from Dave Bond, Pete Beer, Jon Pullen, Steve Wood and Jeff Butler, with his annual strike!

The Vets are in action again next Saturday against the BBC whilst the First Team take on the RLC TA on Sunday at RAF Cranwell.

Icarus have been drawn at home to Old Parmiterians FC in the 3rd round of the AFA Cup. The tie will be played at RAF Uxbridge on Saturday 31 October 09 with a 1345 KO.

This game comes a week after Icarus play the RLC TA at RAF Cranwell.

Icarus have mini goal keeping crisis as news broke today that Mark Bowden has dislocated his finger. This on top of Steve Ricketts' shoulder injury and Vinney Jackson's detachment it is a blow. Icarus hope that Bowden will be fit in time for the fixture v RLC TA on Sunday 25 Oct.

On a positive note, Jim Schofield has made good progress after his knee operation and after coming through two 90 minutes recently looks like he is back to his best.

The draw for the AFA Cup 3rd round will take place on Monday after the 2nd round games take place this weekend. Look out for updates here at icarusfc.co.uk.

Icarusfc.co.uk has the best scoop of the week; the T10 tour committee are just days away from sending out the calling notice for this years' applicants.

The Tour, which is set for May 2010, is well in hand and we have seen a draft itinerary and while we can't reveal details, it looks very exciting!

All Club Members should make sure their email addresses are up to date with the team managers and keep checking there email accounts for news.

Go to the Icarus Facebook site to see video hightlights of the Gibraltar Tour.

After two good wins on the weekend for Icarus we are pleased to present highlights from the Burma Cup win, edited by Rob Swinney, and match reports from both fixtures.

To see the highlights check out IcarusTV latest on this page and go to the fixtures and results page, clicking on the football image for the match reports.

Icarus retained the Burma Trophy at RAF Cranwell as they beat the RAF College 2-0 with goals from Joe Griffin and Andrew Martins-Tonks.

In the afternoon the Vets team continued their strong start to the season winning 7-2 against Old Tiffians. Dave Bond (3), Steve Wood, Scott Millington and Fox (2 scored the goals).

Both the Vets and the First Team are in action this weekend as Icarus take on the RAF College and Old Tiffians Vets in the first meeting between the two clubs.

With the College players looking to impress and win a place in the Icarus Squad in the future, it promises to be a good game on Saturday morning, while in the afternoon's kick off at Uxbridge Pete Beer is hoping to continue the Vets good start.

With the season now well and truley underway we thought it would be a good time to release exclusive photos from the Icarus training camp in Gibraltar.

Click HERE to view the pictures.

Lee Hodgkinson returned to Icarus action with a brace of goals as the Development team beat RAF Uxbridge 6-1 on Wednesday. The other goals came from Jim Schofield, continuing his return from injury, and Mark Hinde with three goals on his debut.

The Burma Cup match on 19 September is the first big game of the season and is eagerly awaited by everyone in the Club.

Pete Beer led the Vets to a 3-1 win over the Army at Aldershot. The goals came from Dave Bond (2) and Jon Pullen.

A magnificent first half performance saw Icarus take a 3 nil lead before the Army pulled a goal back with 20 minutes to go.

The Vets Team take on the Army Crusaders Vets at Aldershot on Friday in Pete Beer's first game after returning as Manager.

He has a good squad and told us, "I am confident of a good result and looking forward to getting back into the dressing room!"

Eddie Roughsedge took over as Icarus Chairman at last night's AGM. Former Chairman, Stu Lindsay, has taken on the new role of Director of Football.

Minutes and photos will follow soon.

Click here to see photos from the Sheff Utd friendly.

The Icarus Vets taken on the Army at Sandhurst on Friday afternoon and a Development Team is playing RAF Uxbridge a week on Wednesday.

In their final pre-season friendly Icarus beat RAF Northolt 4-1. The goals came from Kev Thom, with his first for Icarus, Gino Portaluri 2 and Rich Lewis.

Icarus dominated for long periods of the game and Andrew Martins-Tonks was unlucky not to score on a couple of occasions. Matt Turl and Declan Mcvickers both made their debuts and impressed in midfield.

Icarus have received a bye through to the third round of the AFA Cup and are straight through to the second round of the Middlesex Cup.

The Club has been drawn at home to Egbertians FC in the 2nd round of the MIddlesex Cup. The tie is due to be played on Saturday 14 November at RAF Uxbridge.

Icarus are also now due to play the RAF Development Squad at RAF Cosford on Sunday 13 December.

The final pre-season friendly for Icarus is against Northolt on Wednesday 19 August. A number of new players will be looking to make an impact before the real business begins in September.

The Icarus AGM will be held at Uxbridge on 29 August. There will be football in the afternoon followed by the AGM and a social.

To see the goals and some highlights from Gibraltar check out Rob Swinney's Facebook site.

Sarah Hetherington would like to thank the Club for her gift vouchers which she received as a surprise last week as recognition of the hard work she has put into this year's Icarus magazine.

She was disappointed to miss the end of season do, but is looking forward to seeing everyone over the course of the new season.

Your copy of the Magazine will be in the post next week and on line soon. If you require a copy and do not receive one please contact us.

The Icarus Squad returned from a successful training camp in Gibraltar yesterday having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their 4 fixtures.

The Players were put through their paces in a tough week of training in hot conditions and the squad has returned ready for the new season.

Matt Whieldon looked after the team superbly and Tour Manager Jeff Butler and his team did the Club proud.

The Icarus Squad is all set for a week long training camp in Gibraltar.

A week of tough training and 4 fixture are planned for the players and it should prove an excellent week.

See IcarusTV for the latest Sheff Utd highlights from last weeks game.

Kit Manager and defender Ben Fisher models the new Icarus European Strip which has been launched in time for next weeks training camp and fixtures in Gibraltar. The kit will be used in future fixtures against European opposition and in hot climates.

The Squad is due to meet at Henlow on Sunday night before traveling to Luton Airport on Monday to fly out to Gibraltar. A hard weeks training will follow including 4 fixtures and a 7 a side competition.

Meanwhile both Stu Lindsay and Andrew Arnison are making good progress with their respective ankle injuries and should be fit for next week.

Icarus took a one nil lead into half time against Sheff Utd following a Kev Gilbert goal after good work from Andrew Martins-Tonks.

After a superb first half performance, Icarus began to tire in the second half and Sheff Utd equalized through a penalty and after making nine changes, scored twice in the last ten minutes to win 3-1.

Coach Joe Griffin was delighted with the days efforts, he told us, "we played superbly well in the first half and you wouldn't have known it was the first game of the pre-season. At the end of the day the fresh legs were crucial and the score does not reflect the performance!"

New Goal Keeper Mark Bowden made a great debut between the stick and Josh Fortune also made a return to the Icarus fold after 7 years in the wilderness.

Highlights will appear on IcarusTV soon.

With Friday's first pre-season game drawing nearer, Icarus look set to field a strong lineup against Sheff Utd.

Jim Schofield, who has arranged the fixture, told us, "it should be a great test, Sheff Utd have brought in some new players who will be looking to impress". He added, "my recovery from knee surgery is progressing well and I hope to be back in full training in time for the first competitive fixture".

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Icarus suffered an injury blow on Thursday as Arnie Arnison injured his ankle during a pre-season training session. The medical staff have told us he could be out of action for two weeks. He is hopeful of being back in time for the Gibraltar training camp.

Meanwhile Icarus are preparing for their first pre-season friendly against Sheffield United on Friday 10 July at RAF Cranwell.

To see this years top three goals see IcarusTV latest.

Ady Morris scored his first goal for the Club to give an Icarus Select XI a deserved 2-1 over the RAF College. His goal came with a minute to go and after Dan Lowes had seen his first half header canceled out on the stroke of half time.

Rob Swinney, who managed the team on the day, told us he was delighted with the team performance with Vets and First Team players pulling together to produce some excellent football.

The next event on the calendar for Icarus is the 5 a side competition and awards dinner on Saturday 27 June at RAF Uxbridge.

The votes are all in and we can reveal that some of the categories in this years awards are very close indeed.

This season's dinner will be held at RAF Uxbridge on Sat 27 June. There will be 5 a side in the afternoon followed by the evening function in the Officers' Mess.

Accommodation is tight in the Mess, so consider trying RAF Northolt or RAF High Wycombe if you cannot get a room.

Icarus ended the 2008/09 season with a bang at Uxbridge this weekend recording a 2-2 draw with Brunel University and a 4-2 win over ESS.

In the morning the first team took a 2-1 lead over Brunel with goals from Lee Hodgkinson and Rich Lowe. After withstanding Brunel pressure in the second half it looked like a win was on the cards when Brunel equalised with the last touch of the game.

The Vets were 1-0 down to ESS before goals from Dave Bond, Dan Lowes, Gary McIntosh and Lee Hodgkinson turned the game around.

Icarus.tv have exclusive footage from Sunday's encounter with Boston Utd. Check out the media page to see the action.

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that midfielder Jim Schofield's recovery from injury is taking longer than expected and he may now be facing a lay off until September following his knee surgery in January 2009.

The favoured date for the end of season awards dinner appears to be Saturday 27 June at RAF Uxbridge.

A season of playing high class opposition paid off at Boston on Sunday as Icarus took on a talented Boston Utd side and came away with a 0-0 draw and were unlucky not to get a victory.

Gino Portaluri hit the post in the second half and Icarus were unlucky not to score at least once from a series of first half corners. Steve Ricketts pulled of two exceptional saves and the whole team put in a top class performance.

The final test of the season for the Icarus first team is against Brunel University on Sunday 31 May 09.

The Icarus first team squad meet at RAF Coningsby on Saturday to prepare for Sunday's fixture against Boston Utd which will take place at Boston's York Street stadium.

Assistant Manager Gary McIntosh told us that he was looking forward to seeing the squad put through it's paces on Saturday afternoon on the training pitch. He said, "we will get a chance to work on the shape and the system we intend to use during the fixture, we don't get many opportunities to get the lads together for a couple of days, so it should be an excellent occasion!"

Even before the current season has ended, the planning has already begun for next season's campaign.

The Club confirmed today that Sheff Utd have agreed to a friendly that will take place on 10 July 2009 at RAF Cranwell, followed later in the month by the pre-season training camp in Gibraltar. Head Coach Joe Griffin told us, "this fixture plus a weeks training in a hot climate should provide a high quality start to next season".

The first team have two more fixtures before the end of the current campaign; Boston Utd on Sunday 10 May and Brunel University on Sunday 31 May. The date for the end of season awards night will be announced soon.

Icarus came away from RAF Henlow on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over the RAFP after a second half fight back. Icarus found themselves one down at the break, but a solid second half performance, with goals from James Render and Dan Lowes turned the game on its head.

The previous evening, the Vets side lost a close game 1-0 to Pete Beer's Defence Academy side. Icarus simply could not find the net despite some sustained pressure towards the end. The evening also saw Steve Wood taken to casualty with a head injury. He looks set to make a full recovery.

The Boston Utd fixture has been confirmed for 10 May 09.

Icarus take on the Defence College on Wednesday night, then the First Team take on the RAF Police the next day at Henlow. Former Icarus Vets manager Pete Beer will be in charge of the Defence College side tomorrow night!!

In the meantime, Jeff Butler (the Tour Manger for 2009) has confirmed that he will be booking flights for the pre-season training camp in Gibraltar this week.

For all the match action keep checking out icarusfc.co.uk!

Icarus beat RAF Uxbridge 5-0 and full back Andrew Arnison bagged his first goal for the Club from the penalty spot to give Icarus a three nil lead. Rich Goodyear, making his return to action after 12 months of injury problems, and Gino Portaluri had scored the earlier two. Portaluri and James Render competed the scoring.

First Team Manager, John Hetherington was delighted with the mornings exercise. He told us, "it was good to see Goodyear in action again, Martins-Tonks and Renders made solid returns after their respective injuries and Adam Wilkinson is continuing to make solid progress with the Squad".

Icarus won 2-0 at Sandhurst in a tough encounter with a team rated as the best ever group of players from the Army Academy.

Icarus inflicted the first defeat of the season on a strong Sandhurst team after taking the lead through a brilliant individual goal from Joe Griffin.

After a tough battle in the second half, substitute Alex Stones settled the game with a good header from a superb Arnison cross with 10 minutes to go.

Joe Griffin took charge of the Icarus first team as they were robbed of a deserved victory over a strong TA Squad at Cranwell after a last minute penalty. Icarus had taken the lead through a powerful Lee Hodgkinson header in the first half and Kev Duffy put them 2 up just before half time.

The TA replied with an excellent 25 yard strike on the stroke of half time. With the game seemingly over the referee awarded a soft penalty for handball in the last minute handing the TA a chance to equalize.

The Vets Team secured a hard fought 0-0 draw at home to Bromley Vets on Saturday, with Paul Watson making his debut for the Club and impressing in goals. Dave Bond's men dug deep to gain a result against a side who had beaten them badly earlier in the season.

Icarus Chairman, Stu Lindsay talked of his pride as the Icarus Squad came away from Doncaster after a 2-0 defeat. "It was a superb team performance!"

The Doncaster Rovers team included 5 first team players, including Jos van Nieuwstadt, a former Willem II player who had previously played in the Champion's League.

Icarus conceded the 2 goals within the first 30 minutes and then shut out the Championship side for the rest of the game.

Gino Portaluri grabbed 5 goals as Icarus put the RLC TA to the sword at Cranwell on Sunday.

The other Icarus goals came from Shane Rutherford and Joe Griffin with a 30 yard wonder goal. The whole team put in a good performance and new signing Dan Lowe made his debut in the second half.

Next up are Doncaster Rovers on Wednesday afternoon followed by the Vets v Bromley on Saturday and the Firsts v the TA on Sunday at Cranwell.

Icarus Vets dominated Saturday's fixture v the Army Crusaders, but after failing to put way their chances, conceded a last minute equaliser through an own goal. Despite the disappointment of not winning, Icarus can take heart from a good performance.

John Hetherington had given Icarus the lead in the first half after a Jon Pullen flick from a long throw launched by Rich Pratley. Unfortunately despite creating many clear cut opportunities to put the game to bed the important second goal did not come!

The First Team take on the RLC TA on Sunday at Cranwell hoping to build on their good performance against Newport County last month.

Dave Bond is recovering from an horrific head injury after taking a kick to the head on Saturday. The forward was rushed to hospital and had 15 stables put into a 6 inch head wound. He is recovering at home this week.

Strong Squads are being prepared for the busy period the Club faces at the end of March beginning of April.

The mood is good around the Club after the excellent result against Newport County. To see pictures from the Newport game and from training click HERE.

Icarus put in a superb performance at Brize Norton yesterday to secure a draw against a strong Newport team containing 4 Welsh Under 18 International players and a number of first teamers returning from injury.

Icarus weathered a Newport storm in the second half and took the lead with 5 minutes to go through Lee Hodgkinson. With the game deep into injury time a Newport free kick was not cleared and the ball was turned into the net for an own goal. The Icarus back four had played like lions and despite the late equalizer, the whole team can take credit for an excellent result.

Thanks to Mike Greenway for arranging the game and Icarus can now look forward to a potential fixture against the Welsh Under 18 side and a return game with Newport County.

Icarus are preparing to take on Newport Country at RAF Brize Norton on Thursday. The fixture sees the return of Lee Hodgkinson after his period away in the USA. Andrew Martin-Tonks has been ruled out for 3 weeks with the knee injury picked up in last months cup game.

The Doncaster Rovers game has been confirmed by the Chairman and with a fixture on the Sunday before and the Sunday afterwards the end of March looks like being a busy period for the Club.

To see pictures from the social side of the Cyprus Training Camp click HERE.

Icarus Chairman, Stu Lindsay, is in talks with Doncaster Rover about a fixture to take place on Wednesday 25 March 2009.

The Chairman is confidant that the fixture will go ahead and Doncaster are expected to host Icarus for the occasion.

Meanwhile, Jim Schofield is making slow recovery from his knee surgery. After seeing the specialist again yesterday he told us that we was expecting to be back in training by April.

Icarus have agreed to take part in the Stephen Benjamin Tournament again this Easter. After finishing runner's up last year, all the players involved agreed that it had been an excellent experience. Once again the competition is being held on Easter Saturday. To see film from last years event click HERE.

Meanwhile, the Vets Team are waiting on the pitch inspection on Wednesday afternoon to see if their game against the Catering Vets will go ahead on Thursday at Uxbridge.

The First Team are in action against the RAF Police and Newport County later in the month.

The Icarus squad were devastated to go out of the AFA Cup in extraordinary fashion yesterday after scoring five goals and still failing to win the match.

After taking a two goal lead through Martins-Tonks and Gino Portaluri, Icarus found themselves 4-2 down at half time. They rallied in the second half, scoring three goals through Portaluri again, Dan Turner and Rich Pratley. All the goals are available on IcarusTV.

The whole team were gutted and must now lift themselves for the RAFP game a week on Thursday.

After rain flooded the Aldershot pitch, the Army fixture was hastily moved to RAF Odiham.

Icarus started slowly and only came to life after Martins-Tonks had given them the lead from a Hetherington cross. Shortly afterwards Renders burst forward and was brought down in the box allowing Lowe to step up and slot home the resulting penalty.

The second half was a dull affair and Icarus sealed the game with 15 minutes to go when a Hetherington through ball was deflected into their own goal by the Army defence.

Overall this was a good work out for Icarus before next weeks cup tie.

The Icarus first team take on the Army at Aldershot on Friday afternoon.

With the AFA Cup 1/4 Final the following weekend, it is an important period for the team. Icarus have a strong squad available for both fixtures and will be hoping for two good results.

Key Midfield Player Jim Schofield has undergone knee surgery and the Club Doctor hopes to see him back in training in 6 weeks.

Bad news for long time Icarus Vet Garry Ball who has ruptured his ankle ligaments in training and could now face a very long period out of the game. All at the Club with Garry the best for his recovery!

The Icarus Vets team take on the RAF Regiment at Honington tomorrow.

With a strong squad including the likes of Gary McIntosh, Jon Pullen and Justin Walters, Manager Dave Bond told us that he is hoping for a good performance. Bond said, "this is one of the first times I have had so many options for team selection and its a great headache to have when trying to fit so many good players into a starting eleven.

Icarusfc.co.uk has obtained exclusive photos from the Chairman's Christmas drinks party. To see pictures of the Chairman's Xmas drinks Click HERE.

Icarus put in a magnificent performance against Boston Utd last night showing that they can compete with full time footballers at a high level.

Icarus were one down at half time thanks to an unfortunate deflected own goal. Boston had had the better of the chances, however, Icarus had gone close on a couple of occasions.

Icarus came out firing on all cylinders in the second half and dominated for much of it, equalising through Lee Hodgkinson on 58 minutes. Icarus had a clear penalty appeal turned down and Portaluri and Hodgkinson both went close to giving Icarus the lead. Disaster struck with 5 minutes to go when a bad back pass put in a Boston striker to score and win the game.

Icarus stormed through to the 1/4 final of the AFA Cup on Saturday with a 4-2 victory over RBS. The goals came from Ben Fisher, Jim Schofield (2) and Dave Bond. Icarus have drawn Bealonians FC at home in the 1/4 final which is due to be played on 31 January 2009.

On Sunday a battered Icarus traveled to Cosford to take on the RAF Development squad. After suffering a number of injuries on Saturday it was always going to be a tough task, and so it proved as Icarus lost Fisher early to injury and found themselves two down at half time despite having a convincing penalty claim turned down.

Icarus changed their shape at half time and just edged the next 45 minutes. The young RAF players did not break them down in the second half and Gino Portaluri pulled a goal back with 10 minutes to go. Icarus piled on the pressure, but could not find what would have been a deserved equalizer.

Icarus' busy programme continues this weekend as Icarus Vets take on Bromley away on Saturday followed by the First Team taking on the TA at Cranwell on Saturday.

The following week the First Team are back in AFA Cup action against Royal Bank of Scotland at home before travelling to Cosford on Sunday to take on the RAF Development Squad.

Meanwhile, the fixture against Boston Utd has been confirmed for Tuesday 9 December at RAF Uxbridge with a 2000 KO. It has also been confirmed that Joe Griffin is hoping to continue his comeback from a serious back injury by taking a place on the bench for the game.

Icarus Vets romped to a 7-1 victory against the Catering Vets at Brize Norton today.

The goals came from Jon Pullen, Eddie Roughsedge, John Hetherington, Jeff Butler and three from Dave Bond.

The Vets are in action again on Saturday 15 November against Bromley Vets away.

Icarus have been drawn against RBS in the 4th round of the AFA Cup. Click here to see the RBS website.

The Icarus Vets team take on the Catering Vets at Brize Norton tomorrow. Dave Bond is hoping his boys can hit back after their 3-2 defeat by Barclays.

On the injury front Icarus Physio, Fiona confirmed:

Joe Griffin - Back in light training. Back in December.
Steve Ricketts - Should be fit from dislocated shoulder by 23 November.
Dave Bond - Was declared fit over the weekend.

James Render scored twice as Icarus progressed to the 4th round of the AFA Cup. Jim Schofield opened the scoring and Gino Portaluri and Dan Turner continued their scoring form.

With the next round of the Cup on Sat 22 November, Icarus are playing with lots of confidence and flair. Andrew Martins Tonks and Dave Scott impressed again in midfield with Tonks picking up the man of the match award.

The next round will be drawn on Monday.

An under-strength Icarus traveled to Grantham today and pulled off an excellent 1-0 win thanks to a Dan Turner goal less than 10 minutes from full time.

Icarus controlled the game but could not find the final finish to take the lead until DT scored one of his trade mark goals.

In other news Steve Ricketts has dislocated his shoulder and could be out for 3-6 weeks. Dave Bond is struggling with a groin strain and may miss the Cup match next Saturday.

Andrew Martins-Tonks grabbed a brace as Icarus came back from a goal down at Aldershot on Monday evening.

Dan Turner scored the other goal as a stirring second half come-back saw Icarus run out as deserved winners of an entertaining match.

Icarus now turn their attentions to the RLC TA on Sunday as the first team look to continue their 3 game winning streak after beating the RAF College, Lea Valley and now the Army all 3-1.

Icarus are set to travel to Aldershot on Monday night to play the Army Crusaders in a hastily arranged fixture.

Lee Hodgkinson is set to return after missing the AFA Cup fixture and Andrew Martins-Tonks looks favorite to start in the centre of midfield. Several players that attended the training camp in Cyprus have forced themselves into contention for selection.

Meanwhile, Icarus Vets team lost 3-2 at home to Barclays Bank yesterday, the goals from Bond and Beer.

After the Cup win at the start of the month and the 3 fixtures in Cyprus, an incredible month of football for Icarus continues on Saturday when the Vets take on Barclays Bank.

A short notice fixture has been arranged for Monday 20 October against the Army at Aldershot and the squad then take on the RLC TA at Grantham on Sunday 26 October.

Meanwhile the chairman has begun his search for a new team to run the end of season tour 2009.

Icarus returned today from their training camp in Cyprus.

After spending a week training and playing three friendly fixtures coach Joe Griffin declared himself well pleased with the improvement in the players. Joe told us "every player that attended the camp has made a significant improvement to their game".

Gino Portaluri was named man of the tour and finished as top goal scorer with 3 goals.

Icarus beat Lea Valley 3-1 yesterday at RAF Uxbridge to move into the 2nd round of the AFA Cup. The goals came from Jim Schofield, Dave Bond and Shane Rutherford with a 20 yard volley.

While not at their best, Icarus deserved the victory and are now waiting to find who they have drawn in the next round. The draw is on Monday.

Icarus.TV will bring you the goals soon along with interviews and the Vets goals from the Crusaders game last week.

Icarus are preparing for the first AFA Cup action of the season. Joe Griffin is still out with a back injury, but David Scott keeps his place in the squad after an impressive debut last Saturday. Paul Sharp looks set to return to the line up and will be leading the team to Cyprus on Sunday.

Icarus will be lining up in their new Umbro kit for the first time on Saturday and the Club will be holding its AGM in the evening. A friendly has been arranged for Sunday morning at Uxbridge.

Dave Bond and Steve Wood scored the goals as Icarus Vets beat the Army CrusadersVets 2-0 at Sandhurst.

After the opening draw away at Lyneham new Vets Manager Dave Bond has now secured his first win. We are hoping to bring you an exclusive interview with Dave later this week.

Vinny Jackson and Gino Portalui won their 50th caps for Icarus as Icarus captured the Burma Trophy at RAF Cranwell today.

The goals came from Dan Turner and Jim Schofield in the first half with Andrew Martins-Tonks adding the third in the second half.

Icarus now head into the AFA Cup on Saturday full of confidence after a good display and some a great team ethic.

Icarus have been drawn against Lea Valley FC in the AFA Cup after Lea beat Hants University 2-1.

The tie is due to be played at RAF Uxbridge on Sat 4 October at 1500.

In other news it was confirmed that Joe Griffin may need surgery to correct a back/hamstring injury that has plagued him for 6 months now. Arnie Arnison is set to miss out on the Cyprus training camp due to work commitments, however, he is to be replaced by Micky Farrell.

Icarus are preparing to play the RAF College in the Burma Trophy on Saturday 27 September. With a full squad for the first time this season the manager is hoping for a great performance and the first trophy of the season.

The squad are meeting at 1600 on the Friday afternoon for a training session followed by an evening meal.

The Vets play the Army Crusaders at Sandhurst on Sunday 28 September in a bumber weekend for Icarus fans.

The Icarus Vets snatched a draw in Dave Bond's first game in charge. After going a goal down in the second half, Dinger Bell scored the equaliser from a Jeff Butler corner.

Earlier Rich Lowe had hit the cross bar. With 20 minutes to go Icarus went down to 10 men as Ian Heath was sent off. The games was notable for the return of Jon Pullen to the Icarus fold.

Overall Manager Dave Bond was delighted with the draw and told us, " it was a good performance and I am confident that we will build on this result for the rest of the season".

Details are beginning to emerge of the planned schedule for the upcoming training camp to Cyprus. Three fixtures will be played; against the Stn Second Team, RAF Cyprus and a local Cypriot semi-pro side.

A tough training regime is planned for the week, including pool sessions. Joe Griffin has been in touch with Gary McIntosh to discuss coaching priorities.

Meanwhile a training session has been planned for the 26 September, the day before Icarus play the RAF College. The session will take place at RAF Cranwell on the Friday afternoon.

The team are in action next Thursday against Lyneham Vets, then the following Thursday v Hereford Pilgrims.

The Icarus Development Team lost 4-2 at Northolt today, however, the Manager will be pleased with some of the positives to come out of the friendly.

Icarus got of to a great start when Pete Beer latched onto an Arnison pass to score the opening goal. Unfortunately after dominating the opening exchanges Icarus found themselves 2-1 down. Godwin then hit the cross bar and Arnison missed by inches with a header. After a defensive error Icarus were 3-1 down at the break.

The second half was good, with Beer, Arnison, Hetherington and Godwin all going close before Turner got his first of the season. With the big games now to come Icarus will be hoping to start the season in good form.

The Icarus Development Team take on RAF Northolt at Northolt tomorrow, kick off 1600. The fixture is the 3rd of the new season following on from the First's narrow defeat by Sheff Utd and a good 6-4 win against Beaconsfield.

Darren Godwin is expected to make his debut in the fixture and as one of the new batch of players to join the Club over the summer. He is said to be excited at the prospect of picking up his first cap.

Meanwhile the Chairman has announced that this season's AGM is to take place at RAF Uxbridge on the evening of 4 October 08 after the first AFA Cup game of the season and before the squad travel to the training camp in Cyprus.

The Icarus early season training camp and tour to Cyprus is on for 6 October 2008; the Monday following this season's first AFA Cup fixture. The flights have been booked and the Club Coach is working on the training schedule while the fixtures are being finalised.

Ben Fisher and Joe Griffin have agreed a new kit deal with Umbro to supply Icarus with four new playing kits and trainig kit. This has been tied into a new sponsorship deal that has been nogoitated by Steve Wood with Norwest Holst.

The Fixtures list and squad pages on the Website will be updated over the coming days.

Icarus came away from a tough fixture against the Sheff Utd academy with a narrow 1-0 defeat. In a close encounter at RAF Linton on Ouse Icarus lost to a single second half strike from Sheff Utd.

Icarus were unlucky not to claim a draw or even a win as Gino Portaluri and Shane Rutherford went close in the final ten minutes after Ben Fisher had the ball in the back of the net in the first half only to see the referee disallow the goal

Over all it was an excellent start to the pre-season program.

Icarus Top Scorer Dave Bond has been announced by Icarus FC as their new Vets Manager for 2008/09. Bond, who was Club Top Scorer last season told us, "I am proud to take over and if I can continue Pete Beer's progress I will be proud!"

Meanwhile, Pete Beer has confirmed that he will stay involved with the Icarus Committee as Vets Fixtures Sec.

In other news, Arnie Arnison is finalising the details of this season accounts and is making arrangements with Ben Fisher and Joe Griffin to finalise a new kit deal with Umbro.

As ever the website will be redeveloped over the close season so watch this space for more exciting news!

The Icarus squad gathered at Uxbridge yesterday to play 5 a side and attend the end of season awards dinner.

This year's winners were: Player's Player: Dan Turner, Vets Player: Dave Bond, Committee Player: Lee Hodgkinson,Club Man: Pete Beer, New Player: Andrew Martins-Tonks and Most Improved Player: Mike Greenway.

The day was a huge success, Chairman Stu Lindsay told us, "it's been a great day - now I am looking to next season!"

After a short gap due to the production of this season's Icarus Magazine we are pleased to bring you the latest news from Icarus Land!

The good form of the Vets Team has continued after they beat The Catering Vets 4-1 and Lyneham Vets 7-2 over the past couple of weeks.

The Icarus end of season awards ceremony is taking place next Saturday at RAF Uxbridge. A 5 a side competition will take place during the afternoon and the event is already well supported.

More news to follow soon.....

The Icarus Vets Team pulled off a superb 5-0 victory over the Central Band at Uxbridge. The goals came from Steve Wood (2), Eddie Roughsedge, Paul Sharp and Mark Blagojevic.

In the afternoon the first team drew 0-0 with the talented Brunel University first team and won the resultant penalty shoot out 4-3.

More details to follow soon.

Both Icarus sides are in action on Saturday at RAF Uxbridge. On what promises to be another fantastic footballing weekend, Icarus are hoping for goals and excitement.

Making his long awaited return from aboard is Icarus midfielder and defender Ben Fisher. Ben told us, "I'm delighted to be back and looking forward to pulling on the famous blue jersey!"

Both games are morning kick offs.

On a hot day at Uxbridge, Icarus Vets beat the Economicals 6-1.

The goals came from Jeff Butler, Mark Blagojevic, Pete Beer and another Dave Bond hat-trick!

With Vets still having 3 more fixtures to play this season after so many cancellations over the winter it is proving to be a fantastic run in.

Si Hays scored twice as Icarus beat the Defence College 5-0 last night. The other goals came from Dan Turner, Rich Lowe and John Hetherington.

Howie Heap put in a fine performance as a second half substitute and has put himself back into first team contention.

Over all it was a good performance with plenty of plus points.

Howie Heap looks set to make his Icarus return on Wednesday evening against the Defence College.

The midfielder has been in Scotland and OOA for the past few years.

Jonh Hetherington told us," it will be great to have Howie back involved, he is a top player and a fantastic character to have around the dressing room.

Icarus FC's football weekend was a huge success and the Chairman has spoken of his pride in the team.

After a fantastic training session on Saturday, Icarus played Boston Utd on Sun afternoon. Icarus took the lead through John Hetherington and after going 2-1 behind Lee Hodgkinson equalized. After an even first half the score was 2-2.

Icarus made 7 changes at half time and unfortunately conceded, however once the new boys reached the pace of the game they were unlucky not to score on a number of occasions and held their own very well.

Go to IcarusTV for video of the weekend and standby for a full match report.

The Icarus Squad is training today ahead of the Boson Utd fixture tomorrow lunch time.

Injury News:

Stu Lindsay has had acupuncture on his foot.

Steve Ricketts is recovering from a dislocated shoulder.

John Hetherington has a calf strain.

Daz Coleman seems to have shaken off a tight hamstring.
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Dave Bond scored a hat-trick as Icarus Vets won 5-0 at Barclays Bank on the weekend, Eddie Roughsedge scored the other goal. Pete Beer was delighted with the win.

The whole Icarus Squad meets at RAF Coningsby this weekend for a training session, followed by a fixture against Boston Utd.

A full training programme has been planned and it promises to be an excellent weekend.

Dave Bond scored the vital second goal as Icarus Vets beat Lyneham 2-1 this afternoon. Steve Wood gave Icarus the lead before having to leave the field with a back injury in the first half.

It was another good performance from the Vets with Rob Swinney in commanding form at the back and Mike Greenway excelling in midfield. The Lyneham goal came when goal keeper Hetherington punched the ball into his own net after a corner.

The boys are in action again on Saturday away to Barclays Bank.

The Icarus Vets are in action tomorrow taking on Lyneham Vets at RAF Lyneham.

Pete Beer has a good squad to choose from and he will be hoping for a good performance from the team.

The Vets are in action again this coming Saturday in Ealing against Barclays Bank.

Check out the Icarus Player's Kit Page and Superstore by clicking on he links on the left hand side of this page.

In a useful workout before the Boston game in two weeks, Icarus drew nil nil with Naphill FC and won the penalty shoot-out 5-4.

In Vinny Jackson's absence Ian Heath filled in in goal but was injured and had to be replaced by Pete Beer at half time.

Rich Pratley made his Icarus comeback in midfield and Gary McIntosh made a solid return to the back four.

Gary McIntosh makes his return to the Icarus line up tomorrow in a friendly against Naphill FC. The experienced defender has been OOA for 4 months and is looking forward to getting a game under his belt.

Tosh told us, "I am just excited about pulling on the famous Icarus shirt again, particularly with the Boston Utd fixture just around the corner".

The game is at RAF High Wycombe and kicks off at 1100 on Sunday.

A depleted Icarus Veterans Team lost narrowly 2-1 away to HAC on Saturday, Steve Wood grabbing the goal.

After conceding twice in a short space of time, Icarus were unlucky when Icarus Legend, Rob Swinney hit the bar with only minutes left on the clock.

Icarus have a fixture next Sunday against Nap Hill FC near High Wycombe. It should prove to be a good opportunity to prepare for the Boston Utd fixture on the 27 April.

Pete Beer has announced that he is stepping down as the Icarus Vets Manager after two highly successful seasons.

Chairman Stu Lindsay is now looking for possible candidates to step into Pete's shoes next season. Anyone interested in applying should contact the Chairman.

Meanwhile, the Vets team are in action again this Saturday against HAC in London. New signing Ady Morris looks set to make his debut.

Both the Vets and First Team were in action at Uxbridge this weekend.

In the day's big match the Vets beat the Army Crusaders Vets 4-1. The goals came from Mickey Farrell, Stu Lindsay, Pete Beer and Dave Bond.

In the morning the First Team lost a closely fought training fixture to an Uxbridge side. The game was a landmark however as Lee Hodgkinson scored his 50th Icarus goal. Look out for for more from the Army game in the RAF News and on IcarusTV.

On a wet windy and very cold day Icarus marched to the final of the Stephen Benjamin tournament in London.

IcarusTV have produced a special prentataion of hightlights from the day. Click HERE to view.

Rememeber to check out the Icarus Superstore, scroll down and click on the Eagle icon.

Bothe the Vets and the first team are in action again next Sunday at Uxbridge.

Icarusfc.co.uk have today launched the all new Icarus FC Superstore! The new store contains all sorts of exciting Icarus merchandise for the discerning fan and player.

Click HERE to check out all the great deals. More items will be added over the next few weeks. Happy shopping!

Meanwhile, Icarus head into London tomorrow to take part in the Stephen Benjamin tournament. The first game kicks off at 1000.

Icarus are set to take part in a football tournament this Saturday in London.

The tournament is hosted by Westminster Citizens in aid of former player Stephen Benjamin who sadly died on the pitch earlier this year.

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More information will be detailed tomorrow.

A disappointed Pete Beer confirmed today that Bromley Vets had pulled out of their forthcoming fixture against Icarus. Pete, who has postponed three fixtures already this year due to the opposition letting him down, vowed that the big games against Cat Vets and the Army would be fantastic occasions for all.

In the meantime, the First Team have confirmed that they have a fixture at Uxbridge on Sun 30 March before the Vets take on the Army in the afternoon and the Boston Utd fixture has been penciled in provisionally for Sunday 27 April. This date will be confirmed soon.

All players are to meet at 1300 at RAF Halton on Saturday 22 March for the training day.

The Icarus Vets Team take on Bromley at Uxbridge this weekend. Pete Beer's boys are looking forward to getting back into action after a long break.

The location for the training day has been agreed as RAF Halton on Saturday 22 March.

Planning has begun for a potential short trip at the end of the season and a top notch end of season do. Keep your eye on all the stats by Clicking on the Stats link below the Living History article.

For a blast from the past click HERE to see the old Icarus website from 4 years ago.

Icarus FC will be holding a training session on Sat 22 March. The location will be either Uxbridge or Halton and details will be confirmed soon. All players, including Vets, are encouraged to attend as the session will be used to prepare for big games coming up such as Boston Utd.

Meanwhile, all the First Team profiles have now been updated, just click on the players name and see an action shot. The Vets will be added next week. New pictures from Bromley Vets and the RAF have been added to the media page, along with the semi final goal on icarus.TV.