Taking On The Managers! |
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With Somerdale still underwater, we take this opportunity to look back to last season, and our traditional end of season match between our U16's and our Managers. This season ending match, the Ron Williams Cup, has been a tradition for the 50+ years of our history and always brings out the competitive edge in both Teams. The match ended 6-6, however as the Managers had won the year before they retained the trophy for the third consecutive season. For more on the Ron Williams Cup then click that link, or the U16 Team Managed by Tim Carthy who contested it, click that link. |
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Learning To Be Lionesses! |
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With the recent bad weather there have not been many matches to report on, so we look back to last Summer when our Lionesses were on their way to the World Cup Final. On the day of the Quarter Final many of our Girls Teams gathered at Somerdale Pavilion for a pre-match training session before heading in to cheer on England together. Two of those teams were our Wildcats and our U8's and photos can be viewed at both links. |
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Fry Club JFC Podcast Number 8 |
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Fry Club JFC Podcast Number 8 is available to listen to and enjoy! In Number 8, Andy & Mark take a look at the age old problem of interfering or pushy and abusive parents! From those who ignore the Manager's instructions, to those who hurl abuse, and they almost look at the creation of robotic children in football... almost!. The Green, Green Grassroots of Football podcast is available on all of your regular podcast channels including iTunes, Spotify, Google, Amazon music and more. Recorded by Andy Glover and Mark Grinter, this podcast explores various topics relevant to youth football and if you would like to get in touch then please email the podcast mailbox. Episode 8: Interfering Parents is now available. |
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Somerdale Submerged! |
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After flooding for the first time in three years last year, Somerdale pitches are underwater again! As we stated at the beginning of last year, this used to be a regular Winter occurrence as our Flooded page illustrates. We have already lost the last few matches of 2023 to sodden pitches, and with more heavy rain forecast, this casts doubt on both training and matches in the near future. |
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It is hoped, perhaps forlornly, that more parents and players involved in Youth Football will come to realise that its not just about winning. Anyone reading this and wondering what is meant by this should visit the FA Website