A tense final went the full distance, decided by a composed finish six minutes into extra time.
The squad had already come through a group stage that tested them physically, and to find that composure at the end of a long weekend said a great deal about how far this group has come.
Credit to every player, and to the parents who ferried them across three days of football.
Two goals down at the break, the U12s responded with the best forty-five minutes of football they’ve played this season.
The turnaround came from patience rather than panic — keeping the ball, moving the opposition, and waiting for the gaps to appear.
The U9s held their shape against a physical side and came away with a point that felt like more.
A good lesson in what it takes to compete when things aren’t going your way.
Four goals, a clean sheet, and the most complete team performance of the season so far.
The U14s have been building towards this for months, and it was good to see the work pay off before the break.
Our free Saturday sessions for children from the local foundation home have quietly passed two years.
No fanfare, no fundraising campaign — just the same coaches turning up every week because it matters. Long may it continue.
Places across all age groups open from Monday.
Returning players have priority until the end of the month, after which remaining places open to new enquiries. Numbers are capped per age group so that coaching stays personal.
Eighteen months ago one of our U10s arrived not knowing a single other player.
This month he was invited to a regional trial. What stood out wasn’t the talent — it was that he never missed a session, and he asked more questions than anyone else in the group.
Weekly after-school sessions begin next term at a local primary school, opening a pathway for around eighty more students.
For many of them it will be their first structured coaching of any kind.
Please use the north entrance while resurfacing work continues on the main car park.
Allow an extra ten minutes for drop-off — the alternative route adds a short walk to the pitches.