Happy New year to you all,
Sorry this is a bit late, (Computer problems and all) this year has got off to a very poor start with the weather decimating our fixtures and training sessions. We are not alone, it happens to the best of them with many Premeirship and league games also called off with what has been the worst winter that I can remember (I'm only young)
So, after the 'big thaw' this weekend we should be back to normal this Tuesday for training and then see if we can re-arrange a game or two.
Thanks for your pateince
Mark
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Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Friday, 15 January 2010
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Match Report (Aston 29-11-09)
Hi Everyone,
Well that bloke was right when he said "It's a funny old game". What a magnificent team performance today from the whole squad against Aston, in what proved to be very tricky conditions. Seriously, this result has been coming for a long time. It was just a matter of getting our noses in front and concentrating on staying there, which we did with great style and determination. We didn't quite match Spurs for their effort against Wigan but we came very close, but with the guys from Aston putting up a much better fight than Wigan. As ever, the commitment from the guy's was awesome, with the skill and teamwork added to the recipe making the difference.
A big well done to everyone!! In fact the guy's played that well we are giving them the night off training on Tuesday Dec 1st. (Oh! did I tell you we can't have our training facility this week as the High School have exercised their right to pull rank and take it off us. Now there's a coincidence)
See you all the week after (Tue 8th Dec)
Mark
Well that bloke was right when he said "It's a funny old game". What a magnificent team performance today from the whole squad against Aston, in what proved to be very tricky conditions. Seriously, this result has been coming for a long time. It was just a matter of getting our noses in front and concentrating on staying there, which we did with great style and determination. We didn't quite match Spurs for their effort against Wigan but we came very close, but with the guys from Aston putting up a much better fight than Wigan. As ever, the commitment from the guy's was awesome, with the skill and teamwork added to the recipe making the difference.
A big well done to everyone!! In fact the guy's played that well we are giving them the night off training on Tuesday Dec 1st. (Oh! did I tell you we can't have our training facility this week as the High School have exercised their right to pull rank and take it off us. Now there's a coincidence)
See you all the week after (Tue 8th Dec)
Mark
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Hawarden Match (15-11-09)
Hi Everyone,
On a personal note, the game and in particular the result was very disappointing today. We are definitely locked in a pattern that is allowing us to match teams, and on some occasions play better than them, but the boys are all to often making it easy for the opposition to score against us and hence sending our heads lower than a 'Snake's Belly' , which we are finding it very difficult to recover from. The first goal conceded today was definitely against the run of play.
During one of the team talks at the breaks, we spoke about trying to play football and pass the ball around and all the benefits this would give us, to which the opposition did very well (They must of been listening to our talk) but I am afraid we were trying once again to be individuals instead of a team, and until we do this we will find it very hard to gain positive results. We will of course be working very hard as always, to rectify this in training.
Mark
On a personal note, the game and in particular the result was very disappointing today. We are definitely locked in a pattern that is allowing us to match teams, and on some occasions play better than them, but the boys are all to often making it easy for the opposition to score against us and hence sending our heads lower than a 'Snake's Belly' , which we are finding it very difficult to recover from. The first goal conceded today was definitely against the run of play.
During one of the team talks at the breaks, we spoke about trying to play football and pass the ball around and all the benefits this would give us, to which the opposition did very well (They must of been listening to our talk) but I am afraid we were trying once again to be individuals instead of a team, and until we do this we will find it very hard to gain positive results. We will of course be working very hard as always, to rectify this in training.
Mark
Monday, 2 November 2009
Holywell Game (Sunday 1-11-09)
Hi All,
I'm afraid it's fast approaching that time of the season again, yes the good old British weather put paid to our fixture against Holywell at the weekend. The weather was atrocious on Sunday morning when Mark (Holywell Manager) phoned me to let me know the condition of the pitch and quite rightly called it off. Seriously though, we will always put the safety of the boys first.
I have invited them to rearrange the game to take place at our Training session on Tuesday 10th November, watch this space.
Mark
I'm afraid it's fast approaching that time of the season again, yes the good old British weather put paid to our fixture against Holywell at the weekend. The weather was atrocious on Sunday morning when Mark (Holywell Manager) phoned me to let me know the condition of the pitch and quite rightly called it off. Seriously though, we will always put the safety of the boys first.
I have invited them to rearrange the game to take place at our Training session on Tuesday 10th November, watch this space.
Mark
Monday, 19 October 2009
Match Report (18-10-09)
Hi Everyone,
I'm afraid it was a case of 'same old', 'same old' on Sunday against a very big and robust footballing side in Mynydd Isa Galaxy. We started exceptionally well and even went a goal to the good but, as in our friendly game against the same side, we gifted them a few goals which then sank us into the depths of despair until the Boy's realised that they could match this team in every department.
Subsequently, we ended the game as we started with the score line not really reflecting the performance. At the moment we do have a confidence problem but I am sure we can turn this around with a couple of wins under our belt.
Well done to the Boy's though for their effort, attitude and commitment, which can never be called into question.
Also, many thanks to Alan who has provided us with some excellent and very amusing photograph's of the games so far, they are very much appreciated. (I thought the beach ball one was good)
See you at Training on Tuesday...Don't Forget it's at the High School
Mark
I'm afraid it was a case of 'same old', 'same old' on Sunday against a very big and robust footballing side in Mynydd Isa Galaxy. We started exceptionally well and even went a goal to the good but, as in our friendly game against the same side, we gifted them a few goals which then sank us into the depths of despair until the Boy's realised that they could match this team in every department.
Subsequently, we ended the game as we started with the score line not really reflecting the performance. At the moment we do have a confidence problem but I am sure we can turn this around with a couple of wins under our belt.
Well done to the Boy's though for their effort, attitude and commitment, which can never be called into question.
Also, many thanks to Alan who has provided us with some excellent and very amusing photograph's of the games so far, they are very much appreciated. (I thought the beach ball one was good)
See you at Training on Tuesday...Don't Forget it's at the High School
Mark
Sunday, 4 October 2009
Match Report (4-10-09)
Hello Everyone,
Firstly, a big thank you to our kit Sponsor Dave, who came to watch the boys today. Unfortunately, we are not in the same financial position yet as
So, it's on to the game. It wasn't the result we might of hoped for against a decent Penyffordd side who instinctively knew what to do in front of our goal. Yet again we where off to a sluggish start with the boys seemingly lacking the football 'nous' to deal with the opposition. The boys where all over the place position wise but I have to say we did show a marked improvement in the final two quarters with good performance's from some of the guy's. Consequently, it was too late to claw back the overall goal difference needed for a win. I keep repeating myself but, we will have to find a way of turning the skill and attitude that the guy's put into training and convert it into match winning performances on a Sunday.
We will have the full 'investigation' (and press-ups) on Tuesday. But I do believe we have to go through this albeit painful process of making mistakes in order for us to develop into better players for the future.
Many thanks to the Penyffordd Coaches and Players for their sportsmanship, which contributed to a good game of football.
See you at Training!!
Mark
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Match Report (Sunday 13-9-09) Mynydd Isa
Hello Everyone,
What a beautiful day for a game of football, with our hosts being Mynydd Isa at their home ground of the Argoed Sports Club. We had a full squad to choose from, with the new players settling in very well. I would say we were very unlucky not to take the overall result as the boys played some good football at times with the odd lack of concentration costing us in the end.
Yet again, it's very difficult to fault the commitment and effort of this group of guy's.
We changed the positions slightly and the changes where accepted and very well adapted to.
Well done to everyone!!
Mark
What a beautiful day for a game of football, with our hosts being Mynydd Isa at their home ground of the Argoed Sports Club. We had a full squad to choose from, with the new players settling in very well. I would say we were very unlucky not to take the overall result as the boys played some good football at times with the odd lack of concentration costing us in the end.
Yet again, it's very difficult to fault the commitment and effort of this group of guy's.
We changed the positions slightly and the changes where accepted and very well adapted to.
Well done to everyone!!
Mark
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
New Season
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the new season (Doesn't time fly) with our first game on Sunday 6th September at Flint Town Football ground (Pitch permitting) Kick Off 11:00, against the 'Old Firm' Flint & Bagillt Colts.
There are some changes to the format this year (Under 9's) These are :- 8 a side, game duration one hour against one side with three twenty minute matches or similar, home games at Flint Town United football ground or Flint High School, size 4 match balls.
The training sessions have continued throughout the Summer with the aim of introducing and familiarising the new signings with the rest of the boys, in preparation for the new season. Hopefully we will have twelve players signed on by the end of the week (Yes I know the transfer window is closed) and this will be the maximum number of players that we will have for the season. This will give us greater flexibility in being able to cope with whatever the season will throw at us, and what a great bunch of guys we have.
The new players are:- Ryan (Dollo to the boys), Dan and hopefully Sam by the end of the week.
Also, welcome back to Lewis who has been on his travels throughout the Summer, mainly to Crewe Alexandra Academy. Hopefully he will bring the experience gained at Crewe back to the team, which can only be positive.
And not to mention our new kit and rain jackets (these will definitely come in handy) which was purchased with a kind donation from UK Exhibitions, who's name will be featured on the front panel of the shirt. Although we have maintained the traditional club colours of black and white, we have been slightly outrageous and varied the theme on the shirts, which I think look very smart.
A big thank you must go to Ang (WAG & Charlie's Mum) for sourcing the sponsor and ordering the kit.
So, it's on to the game on Sunday, I know that Steve and I are looking forward to it and I am certain the boys are well up for it....See you there.
Mark.
There are some changes to the format this year (Under 9's) These are :- 8 a side, game duration one hour against one side with three twenty minute matches or similar, home games at Flint Town United football ground or Flint High School, size 4 match balls.
The training sessions have continued throughout the Summer with the aim of introducing and familiarising the new signings with the rest of the boys, in preparation for the new season. Hopefully we will have twelve players signed on by the end of the week (Yes I know the transfer window is closed) and this will be the maximum number of players that we will have for the season. This will give us greater flexibility in being able to cope with whatever the season will throw at us, and what a great bunch of guys we have.
The new players are:- Ryan (Dollo to the boys), Dan and hopefully Sam by the end of the week.
Also, welcome back to Lewis who has been on his travels throughout the Summer, mainly to Crewe Alexandra Academy. Hopefully he will bring the experience gained at Crewe back to the team, which can only be positive.
And not to mention our new kit and rain jackets (these will definitely come in handy) which was purchased with a kind donation from UK Exhibitions, who's name will be featured on the front panel of the shirt. Although we have maintained the traditional club colours of black and white, we have been slightly outrageous and varied the theme on the shirts, which I think look very smart.
A big thank you must go to Ang (WAG & Charlie's Mum) for sourcing the sponsor and ordering the kit.
So, it's on to the game on Sunday, I know that Steve and I are looking forward to it and I am certain the boys are well up for it....See you there.
Mark.
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Parkgate Tournament (26-7-09)
Hi Everyone,
Sorry this one is a bit late in coming (Much like the Summer). Well, this was our last Tournament of the season and you would of presumed that organising a Tournament for the end of July would of pretty much guaranteed good weather.
Not on your Nelly!! what a miserable day. The facility's didn't get much better either, this tournament was billed as "Bigger and better than last year", bigger maybe (Size isn't everything!) but only better presuming that last year's matches were played on an allotment somewhere in Bromborough. Anyway, that's the moan out of the way. The lads are proving a difficult side to beat judging by recent performances, yet again the team spirit was excellent, with only one loss out of seven games against some of the best teams on the Wirral.
Well done to all the guys!! and to the Parents for braving the conditions again.
I think we have had more soakings in the Summer than all through the Winter (oops! I'm off on one again)...
See you at Training
Mark
Sorry this one is a bit late in coming (Much like the Summer). Well, this was our last Tournament of the season and you would of presumed that organising a Tournament for the end of July would of pretty much guaranteed good weather.
Not on your Nelly!! what a miserable day. The facility's didn't get much better either, this tournament was billed as "Bigger and better than last year", bigger maybe (Size isn't everything!) but only better presuming that last year's matches were played on an allotment somewhere in Bromborough. Anyway, that's the moan out of the way. The lads are proving a difficult side to beat judging by recent performances, yet again the team spirit was excellent, with only one loss out of seven games against some of the best teams on the Wirral.
Well done to all the guys!! and to the Parents for braving the conditions again.
I think we have had more soakings in the Summer than all through the Winter (oops! I'm off on one again)...
See you at Training
Mark
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Hope Farm (Vauxhall FC) Tournament
Hello Everyone,
What a difference compared to the last Tournament, the facilities, pitches (Although we were unlucky enough to have probably the worst pitch) and the organisation was muched improved and so was the team, with only one defeat out of seven games. The guys were off on a much needed good run which gave them a huge confidence boost. Well!! it was Father's day. (not forgetting Mums) The Tournaments are providing us with a great chance to test our skills against a wide variety of teams from the North West including teams from Manchester, Liverpool and the Wirral (God's Country) Hence, I am sure we will be a better team because of this,come next season .
The Tournament ended on two high notes, the first one being a 4-0 win against a club with a good reputation in Castrol and, our striker was spotted and invited to go along to the Crewe Alexandra Academy were he can show off his skills to a range of Professional Coaches and hopefully do well..
Good Luck Lewis!!!
Next up is the Tournament at Parkgate, Wirral, which promises to be just as good.
After this we will be taking a well earned rest to recharge for the coming season.
Mark...
What a difference compared to the last Tournament, the facilities, pitches (Although we were unlucky enough to have probably the worst pitch) and the organisation was muched improved and so was the team, with only one defeat out of seven games. The guys were off on a much needed good run which gave them a huge confidence boost. Well!! it was Father's day. (not forgetting Mums) The Tournaments are providing us with a great chance to test our skills against a wide variety of teams from the North West including teams from Manchester, Liverpool and the Wirral (God's Country) Hence, I am sure we will be a better team because of this,come next season .
The Tournament ended on two high notes, the first one being a 4-0 win against a club with a good reputation in Castrol and, our striker was spotted and invited to go along to the Crewe Alexandra Academy were he can show off his skills to a range of Professional Coaches and hopefully do well..
Good Luck Lewis!!!
Next up is the Tournament at Parkgate, Wirral, which promises to be just as good.
After this we will be taking a well earned rest to recharge for the coming season.
Mark...
Monday, 8 June 2009
Colwyn Bay Tournament (6-6-09)
Hi Everyone,
We thought the Summer had arrived last week but sadly we where tricked, the Winter conditions made a comeback, what a miserable day. The pitch was of a poor standard and sadly so was the organisation, with the Tournament over running by approximately 1Hour and 20 Mins.
The good old Gazebo made an appearance but not for long, with the bad memories of the last one still fresh in our minds it was soon packed away.
As for the games, there is a pattern forming that the guys are 'slow starters' with three defeats in the first three games. Yet again the lads ended on a high with a draw against a decent team from Whiston. We are still finding it difficult to score goals at present, but the lads effort and commitment is second to none. Well done to you all. I keep saying it but, all we need is a couple of wins to turn the tide in our favour ,and I am sure we will be off.
Next up is the Vauxhall Tournament which is organised by Hope Farm FC and is a six-a-side competition which should be interesting.
See you at Training
Mark
We thought the Summer had arrived last week but sadly we where tricked, the Winter conditions made a comeback, what a miserable day. The pitch was of a poor standard and sadly so was the organisation, with the Tournament over running by approximately 1Hour and 20 Mins.
The good old Gazebo made an appearance but not for long, with the bad memories of the last one still fresh in our minds it was soon packed away.
As for the games, there is a pattern forming that the guys are 'slow starters' with three defeats in the first three games. Yet again the lads ended on a high with a draw against a decent team from Whiston. We are still finding it difficult to score goals at present, but the lads effort and commitment is second to none. Well done to you all. I keep saying it but, all we need is a couple of wins to turn the tide in our favour ,and I am sure we will be off.
Next up is the Vauxhall Tournament which is organised by Hope Farm FC and is a six-a-side competition which should be interesting.
See you at Training
Mark
Friday, 29 May 2009
End of Season Report
Hello Everyone,
Well, the season has had more up's and down's (I know what your thinking) than a backbencher
in the House of Commons at question time (Ha! that fooled you).
Seriously, it's been a pleasure and an honour to be involved with such a great bunch of kids in this, our first season. Steve and I set out some key areas at the start of the season, to which we have worked on rigidly. The guy's have conformed in every aspect and generally taken on board what we have been trying to get across to them. Not just focusing on the football side of things but focusing on ethical topics such as respect, teamwork, encouragement, friendship, education and hopefully enjoyment, which will help them acquire the necessary skills for adult life.
I am certainly looking forward to next season were I am sure things will just 'click' into place and we will start to see the benefits of all the hard work everyone has put in.
On a personal note, I would like to thank Steve for his commitment and football knowledge that he has brought to the team this season, and long may it continue.
"Ability is what you are capable of, Motivation is when you do it, and Attitude is how well you do it" (I am turning into Eric Cantona, without the seagulls)
Mark
Well, the season has had more up's and down's (I know what your thinking) than a backbencher
in the House of Commons at question time (Ha! that fooled you).
Seriously, it's been a pleasure and an honour to be involved with such a great bunch of kids in this, our first season. Steve and I set out some key areas at the start of the season, to which we have worked on rigidly. The guy's have conformed in every aspect and generally taken on board what we have been trying to get across to them. Not just focusing on the football side of things but focusing on ethical topics such as respect, teamwork, encouragement, friendship, education and hopefully enjoyment, which will help them acquire the necessary skills for adult life.
I am certainly looking forward to next season were I am sure things will just 'click' into place and we will start to see the benefits of all the hard work everyone has put in.
On a personal note, I would like to thank Steve for his commitment and football knowledge that he has brought to the team this season, and long may it continue.
"Ability is what you are capable of, Motivation is when you do it, and Attitude is how well you do it" (I am turning into Eric Cantona, without the seagulls)
Mark
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Annual Awards Presentation
Hello Everyone,
Many thanks to all who attended the Presentation night it was very much appreciated, especially by the 'Lads'. Congratulations to all the players, who have been outstanding throughout the season and, a big well done to the guys who took the individual awards. They are:-
Clubman 2009 - Dylan
Managers Player 2009 - Charlie
Players Player 2009 - Gethin
They have set a great example for everybody to work towards for next year.
More than what can be said of the Managers speech which was said to resemble his legs, yes 'Short and Colourless'..
I will leave you with this thought:-
"A good player plays were the ball is, a great player plays were the ball is going to be"
See you at training
Mark...
Many thanks to all who attended the Presentation night it was very much appreciated, especially by the 'Lads'. Congratulations to all the players, who have been outstanding throughout the season and, a big well done to the guys who took the individual awards. They are:-
Clubman 2009 - Dylan
Managers Player 2009 - Charlie
Players Player 2009 - Gethin
They have set a great example for everybody to work towards for next year.
More than what can be said of the Managers speech which was said to resemble his legs, yes 'Short and Colourless'..
I will leave you with this thought:-
"A good player plays were the ball is, a great player plays were the ball is going to be"
See you at training
Mark...
Saturday, 23 May 2009
Chester Tournament (23-5-09)
Hello Everyone,
A much better week, yes the 'Gazebo' made a comeback (Well we did buy a new one) and so did the team. Although we didn't progress past the group stages the guys showed much more of a desire to win. Except for the first game against a good side from Mossley Hill (Liverpool) we were very unlucky to be defeated by the solitary goal. We are definitely due a large serving of good old 'lady luck'. Next up is the Colwyn Bay Tournament on the 6th June but, before that it is the all important annual awards Presentation evening on 26th May at 18:00hrs, hope you can all make it.
See you there
Mark.
P.S. I thought I would put this excellent Poem, that was included in today's programme, on our Website for future reference. It touches on a subject which I believe we are all guilty of from time to time, including myself.
Let The Children Play
They stand alone on the field with their heart beating fast,
The whistle has blown, the die has been cast,
Mum and Dad cannot help, they stand all alone,
A goal at this moment would send the team home.
The ball at their feet, they kick and it misses,
There's a moan from the crowd,
Some boos and some hisses,
A thoughtless voice cries "Take off the bum"
Tears fill the eyes, its no longer fun.
If ever your tempted to shout or to groan,
remember it's a child who stands all alone.
So open your heart, give them a break,
It's moments like this that you make.
Keep this in mind, please do not forget,
They're only CHILDREN, not adults yet.
A much better week, yes the 'Gazebo' made a comeback (Well we did buy a new one) and so did the team. Although we didn't progress past the group stages the guys showed much more of a desire to win. Except for the first game against a good side from Mossley Hill (Liverpool) we were very unlucky to be defeated by the solitary goal. We are definitely due a large serving of good old 'lady luck'. Next up is the Colwyn Bay Tournament on the 6th June but, before that it is the all important annual awards Presentation evening on 26th May at 18:00hrs, hope you can all make it.
See you there
Mark.
P.S. I thought I would put this excellent Poem, that was included in today's programme, on our Website for future reference. It touches on a subject which I believe we are all guilty of from time to time, including myself.
Let The Children Play
They stand alone on the field with their heart beating fast,
The whistle has blown, the die has been cast,
Mum and Dad cannot help, they stand all alone,
A goal at this moment would send the team home.
The ball at their feet, they kick and it misses,
There's a moan from the crowd,
Some boos and some hisses,
A thoughtless voice cries "Take off the bum"
Tears fill the eyes, its no longer fun.
If ever your tempted to shout or to groan,
remember it's a child who stands all alone.
So open your heart, give them a break,
It's moments like this that you make.
Keep this in mind, please do not forget,
They're only CHILDREN, not adults yet.
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Holywell Tournament (16-5-09)
Hello Everyone,
An absolute disaster of a day, yes the gazebo blew over in a gust of wind. It buckled and creased beyond repair, and sadly had to be recycled to better use.
The same can be said of the team, only the gust of wind came in the form of Deeside Phoenix.
The lads buckled after the first game and also failed to recover, only this time we will be recycled into a better team.
We tried to 'spice' things up a little but the gamble didn't pay off so, it will be back to the drawing board at training and on to our next tournament at Chester racecourse next Saturday where I'm sure we can improve on today's performance.
Congratulations to Flint & Bagillt Colts who made the final and were unlucky not to take the honours with a penalty shootout deciding the outcome.
Also, our thoughts and best wishes go to Ben of Deeside Phoenix who unfortunately broke his arm. We wish him a speedy recovery.
And many thanks to Deb for putting her first aid skills to the test.
Mark..
An absolute disaster of a day, yes the gazebo blew over in a gust of wind. It buckled and creased beyond repair, and sadly had to be recycled to better use.
The same can be said of the team, only the gust of wind came in the form of Deeside Phoenix.
The lads buckled after the first game and also failed to recover, only this time we will be recycled into a better team.
We tried to 'spice' things up a little but the gamble didn't pay off so, it will be back to the drawing board at training and on to our next tournament at Chester racecourse next Saturday where I'm sure we can improve on today's performance.
Congratulations to Flint & Bagillt Colts who made the final and were unlucky not to take the honours with a penalty shootout deciding the outcome.
Also, our thoughts and best wishes go to Ben of Deeside Phoenix who unfortunately broke his arm. We wish him a speedy recovery.
And many thanks to Deb for putting her first aid skills to the test.
Mark..
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Sunday, 10 May 2009
Flint Tournament
Hello Everyone,
The summer tournament programme 'Kicked' off (No pun intended) with our very own club tournament at Flint Town United Football ground. Firstly, many thanks to Roger and Keith who done a sterling job of the organisation.
We found ourselves in unfamiliar territory with a full squad to choose from. The standard was high, with teams participating from both sides of the border(some of them forgot their passports)
As for the games themselves, I felt we were unlucky not to progress to the quarterfinal stage with two consecutive 1-0 defeats causing the damage. Again we just couldn't turn the possession into goals. Still, we ended on yet another high point with a fine performance and consequently, a win.
The final was contested between Hoylake and Deeside, with Hoylake taking the honours. Congratulations to Gordon and his team.
The next tournament is at Carmel School on Saturday 16th kick off 10:00 and not Sunday 17th as first thought. Sorry !! my mistake.
P.S. The 'Midges' must of heard about the tournament, they were queuing up on the marsh rubbing their hands at such a fine collection of victims (sod the burgers) to munch on.
See you at training
Mark.
The summer tournament programme 'Kicked' off (No pun intended) with our very own club tournament at Flint Town United Football ground. Firstly, many thanks to Roger and Keith who done a sterling job of the organisation.
We found ourselves in unfamiliar territory with a full squad to choose from. The standard was high, with teams participating from both sides of the border(some of them forgot their passports)
As for the games themselves, I felt we were unlucky not to progress to the quarterfinal stage with two consecutive 1-0 defeats causing the damage. Again we just couldn't turn the possession into goals. Still, we ended on yet another high point with a fine performance and consequently, a win.
The final was contested between Hoylake and Deeside, with Hoylake taking the honours. Congratulations to Gordon and his team.
The next tournament is at Carmel School on Saturday 16th kick off 10:00 and not Sunday 17th as first thought. Sorry !! my mistake.
P.S. The 'Midges' must of heard about the tournament, they were queuing up on the marsh rubbing their hands at such a fine collection of victims (sod the burgers) to munch on.
See you at training
Mark.
Monday, 4 May 2009
Match Report (Sunday 3-5-09)
Hello Everyone,
For different reasons than the last match, I am also unsure on were to start on this one.
The guys were well switched on to the last league matches of the season, with commanding performances all over, on probably what was ideal conditions for a Football game. (It must of been sunny, Steve brought his shorts out)
The most pleasing factor is that we managed a 2-2 draw against a very good Deeside team who 'turned' us over at our previous game at the Richard Gwyn, which left us rather subdued. (That was just Steve and I). So, the guys did what we asked of them and ended the season on a high point. Well done and a fantastic effort from all of you!!
There was also a couple of other high and low points at the weekend for the Management, yes Steve was well pleased that 'Forest' managed to maintain their present status in the Championship, of course the low point was that Tranmere failed to get into the play off's by two minutes. Oh well, even at Professional level it's a strange game.
So, it's on to our programme of Summer Tournaments and hopefully we can continue with the same commitment, which won't be an easy task with the small squad we have. Something which Steve and I will be trying to rectify throughout the Summer.
Thanks to everyone for your support and commitment throughout our first season.
Mark...
For different reasons than the last match, I am also unsure on were to start on this one.
The guys were well switched on to the last league matches of the season, with commanding performances all over, on probably what was ideal conditions for a Football game. (It must of been sunny, Steve brought his shorts out)
The most pleasing factor is that we managed a 2-2 draw against a very good Deeside team who 'turned' us over at our previous game at the Richard Gwyn, which left us rather subdued. (That was just Steve and I). So, the guys did what we asked of them and ended the season on a high point. Well done and a fantastic effort from all of you!!
There was also a couple of other high and low points at the weekend for the Management, yes Steve was well pleased that 'Forest' managed to maintain their present status in the Championship, of course the low point was that Tranmere failed to get into the play off's by two minutes. Oh well, even at Professional level it's a strange game.
So, it's on to our programme of Summer Tournaments and hopefully we can continue with the same commitment, which won't be an easy task with the small squad we have. Something which Steve and I will be trying to rectify throughout the Summer.
Thanks to everyone for your support and commitment throughout our first season.
Mark...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Match Report (Thursday 16/4/09)
Hello Everyone,
Firstly, many thanks to the teams from Deeside and Holywell for agreeing to the rearranged fixture.
Well what can I say about this one. We ended the season with our last home game on a low point
(Lower than a low thing lying low). We just didn't compete, and everything we worked on in training seemed to be completely alien on the football pitch, and once again the very small squad was probably our down fall with not many options available with only seven players.
I am going to attribute the display to the fact that we consumed too many 'Easter Eggs' and the players burning themselves out at Nev's soccer school all week (That's my excuse anyway).
I was asked who would I give Man of the Match to, to be quite honest I couldn't pick one .
Anyway, up next is our last game of the season so we will be looking to go out with a bang, which will hopefully prepare us for a busy schedule of Tournaments
See you all on Tuesday
Mark...
Firstly, many thanks to the teams from Deeside and Holywell for agreeing to the rearranged fixture.
Well what can I say about this one. We ended the season with our last home game on a low point
(Lower than a low thing lying low). We just didn't compete, and everything we worked on in training seemed to be completely alien on the football pitch, and once again the very small squad was probably our down fall with not many options available with only seven players.
I am going to attribute the display to the fact that we consumed too many 'Easter Eggs' and the players burning themselves out at Nev's soccer school all week (That's my excuse anyway).
I was asked who would I give Man of the Match to, to be quite honest I couldn't pick one .
Anyway, up next is our last game of the season so we will be looking to go out with a bang, which will hopefully prepare us for a busy schedule of Tournaments
See you all on Tuesday
Mark...
Monday, 6 April 2009
Match Report (Sunday 5/4/09)
Hello Everyone,
What a brilliant day for a game of football, it's a shame the lads where lost in some other place with what seemed to be a large cloud of 'doom' hanging over them. I think they were still feeling the effects of the clock going forward (Oh! that was the week before, that's that one out then) The training regime has been going well, but at the moment the lads can't seem to convert the methods and hard work into some form of consistent display at competitive games. Having said that, I did receive a comment from a well respected coach that our team have improved since the last time he watched one of our games. We did win one game out of the three with a wonder goal from the 'Xabi Alonso of Cornist'. We also terrorised the defence's on occasions with our striker in fine form but we were unable to create many clear cut goalscoring chances, which was our downfall in the end. There was also a brave and commanding display from our Goalkeeper.
(Steve also mentioned something about singing lessons??) Praise also goes to a couple of the players who soldiered on despite not being 100% on the day, but still insisted on playing.
P.S. One of the other positives of the day was the 'Storming' performance from the debutant Referee. (Oh! by the way, he still owes Graham the two pence coin he borrowed off him)
See you at Training on Tuesday!!
What a brilliant day for a game of football, it's a shame the lads where lost in some other place with what seemed to be a large cloud of 'doom' hanging over them. I think they were still feeling the effects of the clock going forward (Oh! that was the week before, that's that one out then) The training regime has been going well, but at the moment the lads can't seem to convert the methods and hard work into some form of consistent display at competitive games. Having said that, I did receive a comment from a well respected coach that our team have improved since the last time he watched one of our games. We did win one game out of the three with a wonder goal from the 'Xabi Alonso of Cornist'. We also terrorised the defence's on occasions with our striker in fine form but we were unable to create many clear cut goalscoring chances, which was our downfall in the end. There was also a brave and commanding display from our Goalkeeper.
(Steve also mentioned something about singing lessons??) Praise also goes to a couple of the players who soldiered on despite not being 100% on the day, but still insisted on playing.
P.S. One of the other positives of the day was the 'Storming' performance from the debutant Referee. (Oh! by the way, he still owes Graham the two pence coin he borrowed off him)
See you at Training on Tuesday!!
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