Colts 1 had one bold mission - travel to Tonbridge and pull off the greatest heist known to humanity They may not have been stealing gold bullion in mini coopers in Italy but the task ahead of them was just as daring and just as high risk...and boy did they deliver.

The first ten minutes showcased the team's excellence, creating two chances, including a tantalizing strike that left the crossbar rattling. This gave the entire team the swagger and confidence of a young Michael Caine and Tonbridge already looked like they were feeling the 'Heat'. As Dougie and Nick took turns attempting to breach the Tonbridge defences with their highly explosive attacks, it was clear that the pressure was building, setting the stage for the ultimate smash and grab.

Finally, after much persistence, the breakthrough arrived on the 23rd minute, with Dougie rounding the goalkeeper with all the suave composure of Danny Ocean and slotting home the opener. This left the Tonbridge defence befuddled and confused, wondering if they were caught in the middle of the greatest crime of the century.

Despite this slick start, Tonbridge executed a well-worked equalizer shortly after. But like the Goodfellas they are, Radley were not startled. They continued to be 'Fast and Furious' in possession, trying to unlock the Tonbridge defence with the composure and poise of a seasoned safe cracker. Eventually one of the 'Usual Suspects', Dougie Du Plessis, was on hand to provide a sublime finish to some neat passing, ensuring the team led at half time with a 2-1 advantage.

The second half unfolded in much the same manner. Sustained pressure led to a chance from a corner that was headed in by Tony Lu, swooping in like the Maltese Falcon to make it 3-1. This was followed up by Nick Woo, who latched onto a through ball to extend the lead to 4-1, cutting through the defence effortlessly like a soldering iron on a bank door.

Captain Joe Hathaway, was unlucky not to score a 5th, unleashed a thunderous strike from 35 yards, hitting the bar and leaving the Tonbridge goalkeeper scrambling frantically like a vault security guard rudely awoken from a long nap.

However, every Great Train Robbery has its tense moments, and Radley experienced a bit of a wobble at the end. Some slick play by Tonbridge led to two goals that slipped through the defence, turning the match into a nail-biting finish. The last 10 minutes were precariously balanced between the two teams, like a lorry full of gold bullion teetering over the edge of an Alpine Road.

However, with great persistence and a dash of luck, Colts 1 were able to hold out - the final score being 4-3.

Dougie, the mastermind of this football heist, claimed the Man of the Match title, but honourable mentions must be given to the entire defence, with special recognition for the central pairing of Carl and Freddie Braybrook, who held the backline like seasoned accomplices in a perfectly executed plan.

This football heist at Tonbridge will undoubtedly go down in the annals of Colts 1 lore as a classic performance, filled with suspense, skill, and a touch of mischief.