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

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...

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.