I started this team in May 2006 and we enjoyed great success in
our first season at Under 11’s.We started the 2006/7 season superbly
winning our first 5 games and scoring lots of goals on the way.
We took on Lordswood Youth from division 1 in the Cup and battled
but were beaten eventually 5-3.This result made us wobble for a
few games and we didn’t not get many more points before Christmas.
With new in the new year we re-found our confidence and secured
runners up spot to Anchorians and worthy promotion into division 2
with a stunning 10 gaol away result on the last weekend.
2007/8 at Under 12’s was a difficult and frustrating season for us
all, the team had 7 draws from 16 games, but too many slow starts,
several 1-nil leads that didn’t end up as wins and a lack of goals.
In the cup, we had an amazing game in Round 2 of the League Cup,
Knocking out the holders Cliffe Royals from Division1 on penalties
A.E.T. after being 3-nil down and OUT inside 15 minutes! We went on
to play Valley Colts in the quarter finals and gave a good account
of ourselves, but were well beaten 4-0.
Our poor league form saw us finish 2nd to bottom and drop out of
division 2, which was a huge personal disappointment to me, but has
given us strength to rebound and the resolve to get it right this time.
As we go into our 3rd season, I am proud to say that 6 of the original
players remain with me, and we have brought in some more quality and
strength from higher divisions and hope to achieve even better this
term than our first season, our mission is simple; Win the League
and get promotion…twice!
Thanks from myself and all the boys to our new sponsors for providing us with a lovely new away kit;
Invicta Repairs (proprietor - Ray Cox)
Oastview General Builders (proprietor Steve Wilson)
Specials thanks to all our supporters for you help, loyalty and continued support.
Paul Firmin U13s Team Manager
