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| SEASON | WINNERS |
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VENUE |
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| 1984/85 | Bushey United |
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Bethune Park, Friern Barnet |
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| 1985/86 | Temple Fortune |
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King George V Playing Fields, Watford |
Grass
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| 1986/87 | Bushey United |
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Queen's Park Rangers FC, Shepherd Bush |
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| 1987/88 | Temple Fortune |
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Wingate FC, Arkley |
Grass
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| 1988/89 | Shared [AET] |
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Bethune Park, Friern Barnet |
Grass
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| 1989/90 | Temple Fortune |
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Bethune Park, Friern Barnet |
Grass
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| 1990/91 | Bushey United |
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Whitefield School, Cricklewood |
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| 1991/92 | Bushey United |
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Willesden Playing Fields, Willesden |
Grass
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| 1992/93 | Temple Fortune |
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Willesden Sports Centre, Willesden |
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| 1993/94 | Bushey United |
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Bethune Park, Friern Barnet |
Grass
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| 1994/95 | Shared |
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Middlesex University, Hendon |
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| 1995/96 | Temple Fortune |
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Whitefield School, Cricklewood |
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| 1996/97 | Temple Fortune |
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William Richards PF, St Albans |
Grass
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| 1997/98 | Shared |
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Middlesex University, Hendon |
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| 1998/99 | Temple Fortune |
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Whitefield School, Cricklewood |
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| 1999/00 | Temple Fortune |
3 – 2
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Willesden Sports Centre, Willesden |
Astroturf
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| 2000/01 | Temple Fortune |
3 – 2
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Woodhouse College, Finchley |
Astroturf
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| 2001/02 | Bushey Old Boys | 4 – 2 | Willesden Sports Centre, Willesden | Astroturf |
| 2002/03 | Shared |
4 – 4
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Jewish Free School, Kenton |
3G
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| 2003/04 | Temple Fortune |
4 – 2
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Thomas Parmiter Sports Centre, Garston |
3G
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| 2004/05 | Temple Fortune |
4 – 3
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Thomas Parmiter Sports Centre, Garston |
3G
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| 2005/06 | Shared |
3 – 3
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Thomas Parmiter Sports Centre, Garston |
3G
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| 2006/07 | Temple Fortune |
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Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City |
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2007/08
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Temple Fortune |
6 – 1
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Hillingdon Borough FC, Ruislip |
3G
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| 2008/09 | Bushey Old Boys |
3 – 2
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Thomas Parmiter Sports Centre, Garston |
3G
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REMT MATCH REPORTS IN BRIEF
REMT1 Bushey United won the first REMT match thanks to an appropriate hat-trick by Murray Epstein. Played four months after Ralph's sad passing, the match took place at Bethune Park on a sunny day in December 1984. It was an evenly fought affair but Murray's clinical finishing for a tremendous hat-trick gave Bushey the advantage. Steve Lewis became the scorer of the first REMT goal by netting a first-half penalty for Bushey. Temple Fortune replied through Greg Perkins and Jon Salamons. Star Player: MURRAY EPSTEIN – the right surname providing a fitting hat-trick in this inaugural match
REMT2 Temple Fortune enjoyed their first REMT success after a hugely entertaining match on Bushey's pitch in Watford. Fortune progressed to a 4-1 lead by the interval, with both Steve Feiger and Steve Levy scoring hat-tricks. Bushey fought back from 2-6 down to trail by one goal, only for Fortune to snatch a deciding seventh goal near the end. Robbie Wilton, who had two goals disallowed, still managed to net five goals for Bushey! Star Player: ROBBIE WILTON – an incredible five goals… but still a loser!
REMT3 Probably the most expensive match ever staged by either club, Bushey came out on top on QPR's old astroturf pitch. The players took some time to adjust to the fast-running, bouncy surface and the game was goalless at half-time. Then Steve Levy put Temple Fortune ahead followed by two goals from Robbie Wilton and a Steve Lewis penalty. Levy hit a late second for Fortune. Star Player: ROBBIE WILTON – another two goals, this time proving to be deservedly match-winning on the plastic QPR pitch
REMT4 With the Memorial Trophy returning to grass, Temple Fortune levelled the series score at two-apiece by winning at Wingate's former home venue in Arkley. Jeremy Fess netted two as Fortune just about pipped Bushey in a see-saw battle. Steve Levy and Henry Charles scored the other two, whilst Robbie Wilton hit his eighth REMT goal after coming on as a late substitute. Star Player: JEREMY FESS – his crucial pair eventually helped win the game
REMT5 This was one of the most enjoyable matches in the REMT series and was played in plenty of mud and rain at Bethune Park. Both teams sportingly contested a thrilling encounter despite the difficult conditions. The players never relented throughout as play switched from one end to the other. At 2-2 after 90 minutes, an extra period could not separate the teams, resulting in the Trophy being shared for the first time. Star Player: None in particular – so many players shone despite the gloomy weather
REMT6 Prior to last year's rather one-sided fixture, this was the most comprehensive victory of the first 14 REMT matches, played on a barren, dusty surface back at Bethune Park. Temple Fortune outplayed Bushey United who only managed to score a consolation goal in the last minute, and that was an own goal! Antony Gold netted a hat-trick for Temple Fortune, two of them coming from the penalty spot. For the third year running, a disappointing Bushey side failed to capture the REMT. Star Player: ANTONY GOLD – his treble certainly contributed to an easy victory
REMT7 At last Bushey United broke the sequence by winning fairly comfortably on the astroturf at Whitefield School. Temple Fortune never got to grips with the sandy pitch and Bushey deserved their 4-1 success. Steve Lesser hit two important goals but poor defending let down a rather subdued Temple Fortune side. Nevertheless, a welcomed victory for Bushey, avenging the 6-1 loss. Star Player: STEVE LESSER – two breakaway efforts won the day for Bushey United with ample revenge
REMT8 For the first time, the Trophy was retained in successive games. Back on a grass pitch, Temple Fortune led 2-0 thanks to Steve Feiger's pair and they looked likely winners until the last minute of the first half. Then Maurice Martin scored a vital reply out of the blue which changed the game. The tide turned and Bushey looked the stronger side in the second period. Jeff Epstein came on as a late substitute and scored the decisive third goal with his first touch of the ball! Star Player: JEFF EPSTEIN – one vital touch and he virtually retained the Trophy for his beloved club!
REMT9 The Willesden Stadium provided a nice setting for the 9th fixture which Temple Fortune narrowly won by an exciting 5-4. The main difference between the teams was the clinical finishing of pony-tailed Steve Hunt, who scored four excellent goals. Bushey trailed 3-1 at the break and 5-2 late on in the second half. A mini revival reduced the deficit to one but Hunt's four goals won the day deservedly for his side. Star Player: STEVE HUNT – unstoppable talent who showed excellent goalscoring at its best
REMT10 The worst match of the series despite the close result. This game at Bethune Park was an unsporting affair and there could have been a string of bookings had the referee been less tolerant. Whilst players argued and fouled one another from start to finish, the seven goals were scored by Bushey's Mark Kingsley with four, and Steve Hunt of Temple Fortune who replied with his own hat-trick. Star Player: MARK KINGSLEY – won the match on his own thanks to superb finishing
REMT11 Due to the previous year's farce, in addition to the success of the Old Boys curtain-raiser, it was decided to play the 11th REMT match as an Old Boys event. And how successful it turned out to be! Sanity returned to this important fixture with a highly sporting encounter being played on the large astroturf at Middlesex University in Hendon. Brad Marcus (Bushey) and Bryan Silver (Temple Fortune) were the scorers in the low-scoring game. Star Player: None in particular – a hard-fought, even game… but a welcomed return to sportsmanship
REMT12 This game had to be hastily rearranged at Whitefield's astroturf after a late cancellation at Bricket Wood Sports Centre. Again played by the Old Boys, Temple Fortune were the better side throughout and were worthy winners by 5-2. Steve Feiger netted a hat-trick to become the leading REMT goalscorer with nine. Temple Fortune's win made the series score five wins apiece. Star Player: STEVE FEIGER – his meritable finishing was the main difference between the sides
REMT13 What an exciting 13th REMT encounter! An even game of end-to-end, thrilling football was played by the Old Boys at the St.Albans venue, again in a very sporting manner with hardly a foul to be seen. Temple Fortune led 3-1, 4-2 and 5-3 but were pegged back to five-all. However, a late Steve Levy goal enabled Fortune to retain the Trophy for the first time. Malcolm Newman scored a hat-trick for Bushey, whilst manager Maurice Martin added two more. Star Player: STEVE LEVY – a second goal after Bushey had made it five-all proved to be the decisive match winner
REMT14 A bizarre own goal completely out of the blue helped to deny Bushey Old Boys their first Trophy success since 1994. Bushey were strolling towards what would have been their 6th REMT victory, after dominating most of a rather scrappy game at the Middlesex University astroturf. Gary Burns shot Bushey ahead in the first period and, with Fortune struggling, Malcolm Newman added a second midway through the second half. Bushey were cruising until 15 minutes from time when Steve Brower turned a hopeful cross into his own net. Then with a few minutes left, Steve Levy poached an undeserved equaliser for Temple Fortune, his 10th REMT goal, to make the score 2-2. Star Player: MALCOLM NEWMAN – dominated midfield, scored another REMT goal and should have been on the winning side
REMT15 Bushey, missing several key players such as Les Broude, Malcolm Newman and Alan Ferney, were outplayed in a rather embarrassing 15th Memorial Trophy encounter. Held at Whitefield astroturf, Temple Fortune played very well and comfortably won by 12-2 to record the highest margin of victory. Steve Feiger became the REMT top scorer by netting five goals. He reached an impressive total of 15 goals, five ahead of Steve Levy. Fortune captain Peter Kyte added two more. Tony Espinoza became the first player to be sent off in the REMT, handling the ball at head height to stop a late Bushey attack but by then the match had long been decided in Temple Fortune's favour. Star Player: STEVE FEIGER – equalled Robbie Wilton's individual REMT record of scoring five goals in one match
REMT16 Despite fielding a better side, Bushey failed in their mission to end Temple Forrtune's current sequence of REMT domination, losing by a close 3-2 at Willesden Sports Centre. But in reality Temple Fortune controlled most of this 16th fixture and at one time led 3-0 before two Bushey goals in the last 15 minutes gave the scoreline a more respectable look. Jeremy Fess gave Fortune a halftime lead although that was maintained only because Bushey missed a penalty just before the interval. Steve Feiger increased his overall REMT tally to 17 goals by netting a couple more. Goals by Jeremy Landau and Simon Wegoda towards the end pulled back a couple for Bushey. Star Player: PETER KYTE – an impressive display in midfield helped give Temple Fortune a decisive edge
REMT17 Temple Fortune won the 17th match thanks to a close 3-2 victory. Played at Woodhouse College, the success was Fortune's third in succession. Steve Feiger lobbed Fortune ahead after 9 minutes after sustained early Bushey pressure. He then doubled the lead on 28 minutes with a penalty before Bushey gained a spot-kick of their own which Steve Lewis converted. Just before the interval, Adam Davis headed home via an upright for the equaliser. The second half was quite even with chances at either end but ten minutes from time, Steve Feiger latched broke away and toe-poked the ball home. Bushey attacked constantly in the closing minutes but Temple Fortune held out to capture the Memorial Trophy again. Star Player: STEVE FEIGER – excellent finishing was certainly the difference between the sides
REMT18 Bushey Old Boys finally broke the long sequence of winless REMT matches thanks to an entertaining 4-2 success at Willesden. Against the run of play Bryan Silver shot Temple Fortune ahead but Adam Davis soon equalised for Bushey. Although Silver found the net again to restore Fortune's lead, an own goal by Spencer Botchin just before the interval levelled the scores for a second time. After 15 minutes in the second period, Steve Lewis netted a penalty which gave Bushey a 3-2 lead. With Fortune pushing forward in the closing minutes, Bushey broke upfield and Brad Warner rounded Lloyd Botchin to finish off the scoring. A jubilant Bushey side celebrated the final whistle with relish to finally record their first REMT success since 1994. Star Player: STEVE LEWIS – his midfield flair gave Bushey the edge to record a deserved victory – he netted another goal too!
REMT19 Bushey Old Boys started brightly and built up a 3-0 lead after just 15 minutes, Murray Epstein scoring twice and Jeremy Landau chipping a third. Fortune, slow starters and certainly caught cold, at last began to get back into the game. Robert Botkai made it 3-1 on the half-hour with a neat finish. Several minutes later, he scored again to reduce the score to 2-3. And right on half-time with Bushey hanging on grimly, Peter Kyte equalised with a header from a corner. In the second half, the game see-sawed from end to end with several chances being spurned. Bushey went ahead again with 20 minutes to go when Brad Warner netted with a splendid angled drive. With five minutes remaining, Jeremy Fess lobbed a fine equaliser to make the final score four-apiece. Star Player: None in particular – a very entertaining and highly sporting game
REMT20 Played on the excellent new grass-type 3G at the Thomas Parmiter Sports Centre in Garston, Bushey took an early lead when Jeff Epstein fired in a high cross which luckily evaded goalkeeper Serge Weinberger and flew in under the crossbar at the far post. Temple Fortune pressed forward for the remainder of the half, missing several chances, but had to be content with a lone reply by Robert Botkai, who scored from a narrow angle on the half hour after brilliantly cutting in from the left touchline. In the second half, Bryan Silver put Fortune 2-1 ahead after 52 minutes with a splendid lob over the 'keeper's head from outside the penalty area. Silver then scored direct from a controversially twice-taken 25-yard free-kick soon afterwards to increase the lead. With 10 minutes remaining, Bushey manager Steven Lewis reduced the deficit from the penalty spot after Mike Kaye had pushed him inside the penalty area, but within two minutes, Bryan Silver finished an excellent move by grabbing his hat-trick and Fortune's decisive fourth goal. Before the end an ugly head-to-head confrontation between David Goldberg and former Fortune defender Phil Arnold could so easily have resulted in two red cards. But hand-shakes were forthcoming which saved the day! Star Player: BRYAN SILVER – some excellent goalscoring by the Scottish midfielder, a hattrick which was so decisive
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REMT21Located at the Thomas Parmiters Sports Centre again, this match was the 21st since Bushey United's former manager Ralph passed away in August 1984. After missing some early chances, Robert Botkai broke through the Bushey offside trap after 15 minutes to fire Fortune ahead. But ten minutes later, Neil Cooper equalised from short range after the ball broke his way. The rest of the half was very even with opportunities at both ends. There was an unpleasant skirmish right on half time between Cooper and Fortune's David Goldberg following a challenge for the ball between them and both players were red carded as a result. In the second half, Fortune began getting on top and on the hour Peter Kyte turned in Botkai's cross to make it 2-1. However, Bushey levelled for a second time soon afterwards when Neil Katz cleverly lopped Mark Nathan. Chances went begging at either end but it was Fortune who became stronger as Bushey legs tired. Allon Schick-Maier and then Phil Small scored on the breakaway in quick succession to give Fortune a 4-2 lead. In the last minute, Fortune goalkeeper Nathan tripped Jeremy Landau inside the penalty area and Phil Arnold scored from the spot to reduce the deficit. Star Player: None in particular
REMT22 Played at Parmiters for the third year in succession, Bushey started brighter and Temple Fortune, sporting change shirts of green again, found Darren Coone a handful. It was the big Bushey striker who fired Bushey ahead after 27 minutes following a defensive mix-up. Just before half-time, Gary Burns broke away down the right side to make the score 2-0. Just after half-time, Coone scored his second to increase the lead to 3-0. However, a bizarre own goal midway through the second period changed the course of the game. A high back pass somehow evaded Mark Nathan in the Bushey goal and found the net. This spurred Temple Fortune to increase the tempo and soon afterwards Steven Feiger's cross-shot was turned in by Bryan Silver. There were chances at either end, Caro saving well from Coone, followed by Nathan pulling off a great save from Feiger at the other end. With 12 minutes remaining, a half-cleared corner fell into the path of Nigel Grunberg who netted wih a fierce shot. Fortune looked the likeliest winners in the remaining minutes as Bushey survived to secure a deserved draw at the end. The match was very sportingly played and the Trophy was shared for the fifth time. Star Player: STEVE BROWER – had a very impressive match at centre-back alongside the reliable Les Broude
REMT23 Back on grass for the first time in 10 years, Temple Fortune Old Boys beat Bushey Old Boys by 2-1 at Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City. This was a rather tame affair which was very sportingly played but was the lowest scoring match since 1995 when the match was drawn 1-1. Bushey, in their all-yellow Leeds strip, conceded a goal after just 2 minutes. Steve Feiger, who was making his 400th appearance for the Club, headed home Jeremy Fess's right wing cross past Bushey 'keeper Phil Arnold. The first half was mainly dominated by Fortune who spurned a few good chances. After 30 minutes, Greg Bradman hit the underside of the crossbar with practically Bushey's first good chance. But he went even closer just before half time when he broke through the Fortune defence and lifted the ball over Jonathan Davidoff's head at the second atempt. However, parity was enjoyed by Bushey for only a minute, when the ball fell for Bryan Silver to drill Fortune back into the lead. Both teams huffed and puffed during a timid second period where the goalkeepers didn't have that much to do and the half was played out with no addition to the score. Ralph's brother Paul presented the trophy to Fortune captain Steve Feiger. Star Player: JONATHAN DAVIDOFF – played as Temple Fortune's stand-in goalkeeper, not for the first time in this series, and did a very good job in helping his team win
REMT24 Temple Fortune won the trophy for the 13th time by winning 6-1 at Hillingdon Borough FC. On the 3G surface, Bushey started brightly and after only 2 minutes, Darren Coone crossed for Alan Davidoff to fire home past Serge Weinberger. Soon afterwards, the sluggish Fortune defence let Coombe through but Weinberger smothered his shot. Several minutes later Steve Feiger had a goal ruled out for offside. Yet on 11 minutes some great passing enabled Feiger to equalise despite offside appeals. Just before half-time, Fortune took the lead with a freak goal. Feiger's looping cross struck the bar and gave Robert Botkai a simple tap-in. The last thing Bushey needed was another Fortune goal early in the second half but it arrived after an even period of play. On 53 minutes, Yali Mamouri jubilantly turned in a corner via the post to make it 3-1 which was followed several minutes later by Mark Nathan fumbling to give Jeremy Fess a simple fourth. Then, two defining moments more or less settled the match as a contest. Firstly, Coone broke through but hit the underside of the bar. Shortly afterwards, Bushey captain Steve Lewis took his 6th penalty in the REMT series but fired the ball onto the right hand post and away, his first miss from the spot after 5 successful conversions. And with that miss virtually went Bushey's hopes of getting back into the game. Now Fortune were by far the stronger team and added two further goals hrough Botkai, the second an excellent lob from 30 yards out to complete his hat-trick. Star Player: ROBERT BOTKAI – Came on as substitute and scored the decisive second goal before adding two more for an excellent hat-trick.
REMT25 Bushey won the Silver Anniversary REMT with a well-deserved victory on the 3G at Thomas Parmiters Sports Centre. Although the score was a close 3-2, Bushey outplayed their opponents and had it not been for the excellence of Fortune goalkeeper Serge Weinberger, the margin of success would have been considerably more. Bushey were faster out of the blocks and scored after just two minutes, when Greg Bradman swept home an Alan Davidoff cross. Within minutes, Davidoff had an effort kicked off the line and Serge Weinberger then made a tremendous save from Darren Coone. Sluggish Temple Fortune were just not settling and deservedly fell 2-0 behind on 21 minutes, Darren Coone being put through and firing past Weinberger. Against the run of play, Fortune reduced the arrears after 34 minutes when Robert Botkai latched onto a clearance to round Phil Arnold and neatly score. After the break, Greg Bradman (twice), Darren Coone, and Steve Lewis all had chances to increase the lead but Weinberger made superb diving saves each time. But there was nothing he could do with Murray Epstein's header in off the crossbar on 63 minutes. It was 25 years since Murray had scored a hat-trick in the inaugural REMT, so perhaps it was fitting that his goal proved to be the winner at the end. For all Bushey's dominance, Fortune scored a second goal after 82 minutes when Yali Mamouri netted. Fortune enjoyed a brief spell of pressure but could not break through again. At the other end, Weinberger again excelled but Bushey held on to record a memorable first REMT win since 2002. Laura Epstein, Ralph's daughter, presented the trophy to a jubilant Steve Lewis. Star Player: SERGE WEINBERGER – On the losing side but what a superb performance! He kept the margin of victory to just one goal with a string of excellent one-on-one saves.
| + HEAD TO HEAD In the overall head-to-head REMT series, Temple Fortune lead 13 to 7 with 5 draws. + TON UP The 15th REMT match in May 1999 saw the 100th goal being scored and at the end of REMT 24 the tally had risen to 162. The 150th goal was an own goal scored for Temple Fortune in the 22nd match! + IN THE NET Of the 167 goals netted, Bushey have scored 73 whilst Temple Fortune have 94 to their credit. + GOALS GALORE The 25 fixtures have produced a high-scoring average of 6.68 goals per game. + BEST AGG The 14 goals scored during Temple Fortune's 12-2 victory in 1999 – incidently the highest victory by either side – set a new REMT aggregate record, topping the 13 previously achieved in REMT2. + BIZARRE SEQUENCES There's never been a one-nil win in the series so far – 1-1 has been the lowest score – but there has been a remarkable set of one-goal wins for Temple Fortune. They have won 2-1, 3-2, 4-3, 5-4, 6-5 and even 7-6! What price for 8-7? Bushey have never scored more than 4 goals when winning the REMT – they scored 4 goals no fewer than 5 times out of the 6 they won, the other was a 3-2 win. Of their 4-goal wins, three were by 4-2. Yet when they DID score 5 or even 6 goals in a REMT match, they bizarrely lost! + TOP SCORER Steve Feiger (Temple Fortune) is the event's top scorer with 22 goals, followed by Steve Levy (also Fortune) on 10. Robbie Wilton is Bushey's leading goal netter with eight. Steve Lewis has scored 5 penalties in the series. + HAT-TRICKS There have been 11 trebles scored in the series, 7 by Temple Fortune players and 4 by Bushey players. Steve Feiger leads the way with three hat-tricks, including 5 goals in one game (in REMT15) which matched Robbie Wilton's quintet as early as in REMT2. The last player to score a hat-trick was Robert Botkai in REMT24. + TOP PARTICIPANTS Several players have appeared in more than half of the REMT games. To name a few, Gary Burns, Jeff and Murray Epstein, Steven Lewis, Maurice Martin and Keith Summers of Bushey, and Jonathan Davidoff, Tony Espinoza, Steven Feiger, Jeremy Fess, Philip Friend, Peter Kyte and Bryan Silver for Temple Fortune. + SWITCHING SIDES A few players have played for both teams in REMT matches – Spencer Botchin, Greg Bradman, Alan Davidoff (formerly Ferney), Tony Espinoza, Mark Nathan, Keith Summers and Serge Weinberger and spring to mind in recent years. + PITCHES Of the 25 REMT matches played, 10 have been played on astroturfs, 9 on grass and 6 on new generation G3 astrograss surfaces. The 2007 match was the first played on grass for 10 years. + WHISTLE BLOWING London FA Referee Nigel Kyte has officiated in all but three of the REMT matches played so far. The other referees were Peter Dace, Ken Goldman and Harry Whipple in successive seasons between 1988 and 1990. + STAR PLAYERS The REMT's Player of the Match accolade has gone to Steve Feiger 3 times and Robbie Wilton twice, whilst fittingly both Murray and Jeff Epstein have taken the plaudits on one occasion each for match-winning performances. + SEEING RED Three players have been sent off in the REMT series. Tony Espinoza (Temple Fortune) was dismissed during REMT15 for denying an opponent a goalscoring opportunity; he handled the ball at head height as the last defender when his team were leading 10-1! Neil Cooper (Bushey) and David Goldberg (Temple Fortune) saw red after a punch-up which brought shame to the 21st REMT fixture. |
