12th December - Blunsdon Game

Game cancelled due to a lack of players.

This is the 2nd game we have called off and we have played one game with 11 players.

Whilst it does call into question the viability of our age group continuing I do think we have been really unlucky in the first half of the season, if I look at the reasons how we got into this position for Sunday:

- Ryan / Alex - withdrew due to illness

- Avi - playing for Wiltshire Badminton team

- Josh Reynolds / Brad - recovering from injuries

- Chris / Guy / James - away for the weekend.

Having run this team for 7 years and previously an adult team for 4 years these circumstances are exceptional.

I would expect 2/3 people being n/a but any squad having 8 players missing would struggle.

I'm hoping that after Christmas when the boys are fit again we won't have to face this situation again.

We are due to be playing against Croft next week, could you please let me know if any of the boys are not available (home @ Hoopers - meet at 13.15 for 14.00 kick off).

After Christmas I will send you the fixtures for the remainder of the season, once the boys are fit I can go back to planning squads in advance.

 

All of our fixtures are on line at:

http://full-time.thefa.com, go to the North Wilts league and then Under 15's, Divison 3.

 

 

Thanks

Rob

6th Dec - Training off - Surface still frozen

5th December v Blunsdon - Game Off -Pitch Still Frozen

5th December - Blunsdon

We will be inspecting the pitch first thing in the morning, I suspect the pitch will be too frozen.

 

Just in case we do go ahead we will meet at 13.15 for the 14.00 ko.

 

The squad members missing this game are Josh Reynolds, Brad, Marcus and Jack.

 

Rob

29th Nov - Training off - Surface is frozen

28th November - Home to Kingshill - Game off due to pitch being frozen

28th Nov - Kingshill

Meet @ Hoopers @ 13.15 for 14.00 kick off.

 

The squad members missing this game are Josh Reynolds, John, Avi and Jack.

 

Ian is taking the team on Sunday as I'm away, Ian's mobile number is 07739838652 should you need to make contact.

 

The boys will help set up, I would be grateful if you could take down the nets, collect the flags etc at the end of the game whilst Ian deals with the boys.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

21st November 10 - Coaches View

Well done to Ryan on his 100th appearance.

 

We created lots of chances today with some good passing movements.

 

Positives

 

- Some of the passing was 5/6 moves which was really good.

- You organised the defence well after a difficult opening.

- Adapted well to our new approach.

 

Learning Points

 

- Tackling needs to be harder.

- We let players drift behind us from throw in's.

- Midfield in the wall.

 

Player of the Match - Gareth Hook, good skill on the ball, worked really hard, good link up play.

 

Rob

 

 

U15's Update

Reminder that we have training on Sunday @ Hoopers from 10.30 to 11.45.

 

From this Monday (15th Nov) training at the PGL will be from the earlier time of 8pm to 9pm.

 

Next week we are playing away to Shaw B (meet at Chesnut Springs @ 11.30 for a 12.00 kick off), could you please let me know if any of the boys are not available.

 

Ian isn't available tomorrow, if one of you could join me for the session that would be appreciated to meet the CRB requirement of 2 adults being present.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

Training

Please note that we will train on Sunday from 10.30 to 11.45 at Hoopers (if either of the pitches are not free we will train in the space at the bottom of the field).

 

Monday 8th Nov will be our last session from 21.00 to 22.00, from the 15th Nov we will train from 20.00 to 21.00.

 

Rob

24th October 10 - Coaches View

An excellent performance, well done.

 

-Positives

 

* You adapted well to our tactics

* A good debut for Jack.

* Best performances for the club from Scott and Marcus.

 

- Learning Points

 

* It was sloppy to lose a goal from a corner.

* When to release the ball is key.

* You can compete with any team in the league.

 

Coaches Player of the match - John, some good through passes and determined tackling throughout.

 

Rob

17th October - Coaches View

You showed good determination today to comeback which was good to see.

 

Positives

 

- Good organisation, we generally managed our marking in defence well.

- When we played the ball around we looked good.

- Several of you adapted very quickly to new positions.

 

Learning Points

 

- We can't allow players to have a free shot from the edge of the 18 yard box.

- We need to be sharper in the tackle in all areas of the pitch.

- Too many under hit basic passes today which gave the ball away.

 

Coaches Player of the Match - Jake, worked hard in different positions scoring 2 goals.

 

Rob

PGL - Training - 18th October

The instructions from PGL are to leave your car in the main car park for both drop off and pick up.

 

The site is being used so clearly PGL do not want cars driving to the training area.

 

They have also asked if we can walk over as a group to the court. 

 

I will wait in the car park until 20.55 and then walk across to the training area to ensure we get the full use of our hour.

 

Derek is helping out this week, we will walk the boys back as a group.

 

They haven't stated what entrance to use, it is probably safest to use the main entrance.

 

I appreciate some of you haven't been to the PGL before, those of us in Wanborough go the back way but coming from Wroughton / Chiseldon directions are:

 

- At the Commonhead Roundabout take the 4th exit B4192 signposted to Aldbourne, Liddington and Baydon.

- Follow road for just over a mile, after crossing the motorway, turn left at the junction signposted Baydon and Little Hinton.

- Follow road for 3/4 mile(crossing back over the motorway).

-The entrance to PGL is on the left between two white lodges.

- Follow the road into the site, when you reach the small roundabout in front of the main entrance turn right, you will then see the main car park.

 

Any problems, call my mobile - 0791-702-4897.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

10th October - Update

Few things to note:

 

- No training on the 11th October due to the high number of boys going to the Swindon game (I think we would have struggled with the light anyway).

 

- Next week - 17th October - Away to Swindon Supermarine - Meet at 12.30 for 14.00 kick off (park at the County Ground - the pitch is between Tesco's and the County Ground).

 

Squad members missing the game are Jake, Avi, Alex, Jonny.

 

- PGL Training

 

Thanks for the quick response, the vote was a yes to the training from the 18th October to the 8th November from 9pm to 10pm.

 

Due to his work Ian can't attend for these weeks, Ray can help me on the 1st Nov, I therefore need somebody to come along on the 18th / 25th October and the 8th Nov.

 

Don't worry, I won't make you do overhead kicks, this is to ensure in the case of emergency we are covered and also to meet with CRB best practice.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

10th October 10 - Coaches View

We played some really good passing movements today, it was a good all round performance.

 

Positives

 

- We created space with our moves

- Some good finishing

- Our defence was much more solid

 

Learning Points

 

- We need to work more on the on field moves, this will only improve with more practice.

- We need to come out of defence in the line and listen for the calls to do this.

 

Well done to Jake on a good debut and Scott on his best performance for the club.

 

Coaches Player of the Match - Josh Reynolds - Good defending and very good use of the ball.

 

Rob

 

10th October - Home to Northern Lights

Sunday's game is home @ Hoopers.

 

The kick off is at 14.00, we will meet at 13.15 sharp.

 

The reason for meeting earlier is so that the boys can help Ian and I set up, it will be good team building.

 

The players missing Sundays game are Alex, James, Harry and Chris.

 

Rob

3rd October 10 - Coaches View

A really tough outcome following all your hard work, the positive thing for me was that we created lots of chances playing some good football.

 

Positives

 

- Lots of chances created

- Some good one two's around the box

- Everyone worked hard

 

 

Learning Points

 

- Poor marking from a goal kick cost us the the game, its something we speak a lot about but we didn't concentrate and we paid for it (the basics are goal side and sweeper doesn't mark).

- We can't let the attacker be first to the ball from a cross.

- Tackling was too weak in our last third.

 

Coaches Player of the match - Josh Rowland - Created lots of chances and worked hard throughout.

 

Rob

 

 

 

 

3rd October 10 - Home to Docan

Meet @ Hoopers Field @ 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

 

Squad members missing the game - Harry, Alex, Jake and Chris.

 

I would be grateful if a couple of you could turn up around 13.15 to put the nets up.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

U15's - 26th September update

Due to the evenings closing in training tomorrow will be from 18.30 to 19.30  @ Hoopers Field.

 

Next weeks game is at home to Dorcan, 14.00 ko.

 

I will let you know the squad on Tuesday, I want to see how everyone is fitness wise following training.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

26th September - Coaches View

I was really pleased the way we followed up on lasts weeks game with another good performance.

 

Positives

 

- We created lots of chances

- There was no going for glory over the best pass for the team.

- We sorted out the marking against an unusual formation.

 

 

Learning Points

 

- We need to give more information to the player on the ball.

- We can pass the ball around more if an option isn't immediately on.

- Poor behaviour results in a booking.

 

Coaches Player of the match - Guy , excellent headed goal, worked hard for the team in several different positions.

 

Rob

U15's - 26th September - Away to Penhill Knights

Please note the details for Sunday are:

 

- Meet at Meadowcroft @ 10.00 for 10.30 kick off

- Players missing this game are Alex, Avi and James.

 

Rob

19th September 10 - Update

Well done again to the boys today, it was a tremendous effort with all the odds stacked against us.

 

A few things to update you on:

 

• Training - The session will be from 18.30 to 19.45 tomorrow, I will review the end time on a weekly basis.

 

• Hoopers - Today showed that Ian and I need help in the set up of the nets, I was at Hoopers at 12.30 and am just ending now following doing the paperwork and prep for Mondays session.

 

Therefore anything to cut down on my time is appreciated, I would ask going forward if two parents could come along about 15 -20 mins before the meet time at Hoopers to set the nets up and whilst we do the talk at the end of the game also take the nets down / collect the corner flags.

 

Thanks to Trish, Pam, Janet,  Martin and Ray for helping out today.

 

• Next weeks game is away to Penhill, meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 KO at Meadowcroft.

 

Given the amount of injuries it isn't what the squad is, its have we enough to put a team out.

 

For the boys that are carrying injuries could you let me know by Tuesday if they will be available next week - Josh Reynolds, Brad, Alex, Marcus.

 

With the exception of Ollie unless I hear otherwise I will assume all the other boys are fit.

 

• Finally I wanted to say how good it was to see Josh, Brad, Ollie and Alex come along and support the rest of the squad today.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

 

19th September 10 - Coaches Review

A great effort from the boys today, the way you kept going despite being down to 10 players due to injuries was top class.

 

Positives

 

- Excellent attitude

- Communications were much better, we passed players on for marking when needed.

- Tackling was much better than in our opening game.

 

 

Learning Points

 

- Communications is key.

- In the first half we were too hurried on the ball, much better in the 2nd half.

 

Well done to Marcus who had a good debut for the team.

 

Coaches Player of the Match - Ryan - For excellent leadership in defence.

 

Rob

 

19th September 10 - U15's v Marlborough - Cup Match

Please meet at Hoopers Field at 13.30 for 14.00 kick off.

 

The players not in the squad for this match are Ollie, Avi and Brad.

 

One of the boys left their training top last week, I will bring it along tomorrow evening.

 

Reminder that we will be doing the presentation of the Sportsmanship Award at the end of the session.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

12th September 10 - Match Postponed

Please note that Sunday's game has been moved to the 10th October due to us not having enough players to field a team.

 

Given the number of people away there will be no training on Sunday, we will train on Monday and do the sportsmanship presentation after.

 

After next week I will review the time we end the training sessions.

 

Rob

5th September 10 - Coaches View

Some tough lessons for us today, however if we quickly learn from it we will be a better team for this experience.

 

Positives

 

- Much better performance in the 2nd half.

- We adpated well to different tactics and sharpened up significantly.

- We created good opportunities in the 2nd half.

 

Learning Points

 

-There is no substitute for hard workload and desire to win the ball.

-We can't afford to be 2nd to rebounds in the 18 yard box.

-We must challenge at corners.

-Tracking players runs is key.

 

Coaches / Parents player of the match - Will - showed great desire and determination throughout the game.

 

 

Rob

 

 

2nd September 10 - Coaches View

I thought tonights game was a really positive performance against a strong team.

 

If we play in the same way throughout the season you will enjoy your football this season.

 

Positives

 

• Some good football was played.
• Everybody was brave in the tackles and blocks.
• Everyone worked hard throughout the game.
• We were creative when going forward.

 

Learning Points

 

• We didn't track midfield runs.
• At times we let players get into positions behind us.
• We were 2nd to rebounds
• Quicker passing, we lost opportunities when a simple pass would have caused the opposition problems.

 

Overall a really good start to the season.

 

Well done to Ollie and Marcus on their first game for the club.

 

 

Rob

Wasps U15's - Squads for our first two games

The details for our first two games are:

 

• 5th September - Away to Croft B @ Croft Leisure Centre.
  • Meet at 12.00 for 12.30 kick off.
  • Squad members missing this game are Avi, Harry and Marcus.

 

• 12th September - Home to Northern Lights @ Hoopers Field
  • Meet at 12.30 for 13.00 kick off.
  • Squad members missing this game are Avi, James and Chris.

Rob

 

Website updated

The website is now updated for the new season.

Wasps U15 2010 - 2011 Season

Sportsmanship Award

Great news, I have just found out that we won the Sportsmanship Award for last season.

 

As I have said before this reflects on all of us as a group, but especially the boys.

 

I suspect we are the first ever team to win both the league and the sportsmanship award.

 

To have won this award three times is a great achievement.

 

Rob

Malmesbury Tournament

I have booked us into the Malmesbury Tournament on the 18th July, please confirm availability, I will then plan the squads.

 

Reminder that Monday's training at Hoopers will be from 18.30 to 20.00.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

9th May - Details for League Presentation

Details for next week plus updates on the AGM, training and tournaments.

 

League Presentation - 9th May

 

Details from the league are below, basically we need to be in the Winners Lounge at Swindon Town Football Club at 5.15 for a 5.45 start.

 

The Winners Lounge is in the main stand (The nearest one to Tesco's alongside the cricket ground), the entrance is on same level as you walk along.

 

I suspect there will be lots of people going in and out, text or call me if you can't find the entrance (on my work mobile - 0791-702-4897).

 

The presentations will last about an hour.

 

Could you please ensure the boys wear the Wasps Black Short sleeve shirts, the boys can wear jeans, track suit bottoms or whatever they feel comfortable in.

 

The boys will have 16 places reserved, the rest of us will find a seat or stand up around the bar area.

 

The communications from the league:

 

LEAGUE PRESENTATION - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

Could you please ensure that you arrive no later than 30 minutes before your scheduled

time and that the team are seated 15 minutes before the start of the presentation.

 

Dress code for players is either smart (shirt & tie) or casual team wear (tracksuits, polo shirts

etc.).

 

A photographer will be available to take team/individual photographs on the day and these

will be available for sale after each presentation.

 

Can you please make sure that only the team players receiving trophies take a seat in the

area reserved for this purpose? Any guests will unfortunately have to stand or be seated

in the bar area due to lack of space in the Legends Lounge. It is important that you make

your guests aware of this to avoid any issues or upset on the day.

 

A maximum of 16 trophies will be awarded for each team under 11s and upwards and 12

trophies for under 9s and 10s. Should additional trophies be required it will be necessary for

clubs to arrange these separately at their own expense through Don Rogers Sports &

Trophies.

 

Teams are requested to remain seated for the duration of the presentation and not to get

up and leave until it has been concluded as this is disrespectful to everyone.

 

 

Wasps AGM

 

Could you also please ensure the boys wear the Wasps Black Short sleeve shirts for the Clubs AGM.

 

Apart from looking smart this is also for safety reasons at the PGL.

 

Training @ Hoopers Field

 

Please note that for the remaining training sessions for this season (10th, 17th and 24th May) we are going to be training from 18.30 to 20.00.

 

The extra 30 mins provides time for fitness work, Ian and I want to see how this works as its an approach we are considering for pre season.

 

There will be no training on the Bank Holiday, 31st May, we will then have a c.6 weeks break.

 

I will give you pre season details nearer the time.

 

Tournament - 6th June - Supermarine

 

I'm afraid Supermarine have cancelled this tournament, I will find out if we can get into another one.

 

Rob

 

No training on the 3rd May

As its a Bank Holiday there will be no training this Monday.

 

Thanks for your responses to my questions, some of you haven't answered them all which are:

 

- Attendance at the AGM?

- Nomination for player of the year

- Availability for the tournaments?

- Signing for the club next year?

 

Thanks

 

Rob

AGM and Fun Day - 16 May

Please see the notice on the home page regarding the AGM and Fun Day.

Don't forget to RSVP and vote for your player of the year.

U14's - Summer Tournaments

Please note I have applied for the following tournaments:

 

- 6th June - Supermarine

-27th June - Lydiard

-3rd July - Highworth Juniors

 

I will try and work things so each boy gets at least one tournament.

 

Could you let me know if the boys are N/A for any of these so I can plan the squads (Sarah -thanks for your response).

 

Given the season is now over grateful for a quick response regarding if the boys intend playing next season, thanks for the responses to date.

 

 

Rob

25th April 10 - Coaches View

Well done to all the Squad on an excellent season, its really special to end the season as Champions.

 

This follows on from our Sportsmanship Award last season which shows that winning and sportsmanship can go together.

 

Positives

 

- Overall good performance, we didn't let the loss of an early goal against us impact the way we played.

- Everyone made a good contribution.

 

Learning Points

 

- Marking from Corners and Free Kicks.

- Keep the simple passing game going, once we started doing this we played a lot better.

 

Rob

 

 

Training @ Hoopers

A reminder that training on the 19th April and each Monday thereafter will be a Hoopers Field from 19.00 to 20.00.

 

This is an excellent facility, there are some common sense rules around the use of Hoopers which I will explain to the boys (don't go on the cricket pitch, kick the ball onto the tennis courts, kick the ball against the walls of the Club House, don't stand on the cricket screen etc).

 

Sorry, all seems a bit negative, I'm pointing these things out to you up front as any boy that breaks them will be sent home.

 

Rob

U14's - Champions

Congratulations to all the boys, we have won the league due to Shaw and Croft B drawing today (Ian and Will were at the game as witnesses ).

 

This is a great achievement, to win any league is tough.

 

For me the boys have won the league in the right way, they have shown respect in victory and sportsmanship in defeat.

 

There are lots of memories and we still have one game to go, for me the late comebacks in several games have demonstrated character from the boys which I have enjoyed seeing.

 

The important thing is everyone has contributed, its not just the goals scored, its the saves Jonny (and Harry against Shaw B) made, the vital tackles and blocks defenders have made that have got us to this point.

 

Once the season is over I will agree with the boys a suitable celebration.

 

Well done again boys, you have done the club and yourselves proud.

 

Rob

Wasps U14 Update - 5th April

Training

 

- We have now finished at PGL for the season, please note the arrangements over the next couple of weeks.

 

- Sunday 11th April - Training @ the Rec from 10.30 to 11.45.

 

- Monday 12th April - No training 

 

- Sunday 18th April - Training @ the Rec from 10.30 to 11.45.

 

- Monday 19th April - Training @ Hoopers Field - 19.00 to 20.00.

 

- We will then continue training on Monday evenings at Hoopers Field from 19.00 to 20.00 until further notice.

 

Final Game of the Season

 

- 25th April v Northern Lights S @ the Rec, meet @ 12.30 for a 13.00 kick off.

 

Squad members missing the game - Joe and Chris T.

 

AGM & Fun Day

Will be held at PGL Liddington on the afternoon of Sunday 16 May, more details to follow.

 

Next Season

 

I would appreciate it if you could confirm asap if the boys intend to play for the club next season.

 

Tournaments

 

Grateful if you could give me holiday dates so I can plan out dates etc.

 

Skills Assessment

 

If the boys want me to do a skills assessment in preparation for next season please give me:

 

1) The 3 areas of their game that they feel they have done well in.

 

2) The 3 areas of their game for improvement.

 

Thanks

 

 

Rob

 

28th March 10 - Coaches View

Well played for never giving up right to the end of the game.

 

Positives

 

- We created lots of chances.

- We generally kept well to our positions.

 

 

Learning Points

 

- Don't go for hit and hope forward passes, play angled passes into space.

- Head over the ball to keep the ball low and hard.

 

- Parents Award - James - Good defending and passed the ball very well.

- Coaches Award - Josh Reynolds - Good organisation of our defence, won vital headers and tackles for the team.

 

Rob

Malmesbury Game - 28.3.10 - Change in kick off time

Kick off time is now 10.30, please meet at 10.00.

 

Please allow enough time to get there, clearly the next two games are really important so I want to ensure the boys are well prepared for the game.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

13th March update

Thanks for responding so quickly about next week.

 

Northern Lights S will struggle to get a team together so we will go with the re arranged game, details are:

 

SUN 25 APR 2010 11:30
Wanborough Juniors U14 -v- Northern Lights S U14

Venue: Wanborough Rec

 

Could you please let me know if any of the boys are not available for this game.

 

21st March - We will do a training session @ the Rec from 10.30 to 11.45.

 

We are playing Malmesbury on the 28th March, there will be no training on the Easter Weekend, we will train on the 11th / 18th April, venue / time TBA.

 

Rob

13th March 2010 - Coaches View

I was pleased with the way we kept to our positions and passed the ball around.

 

- Positives

 

* I was really proud of the sportsmanship, you all showed the opposition the respect they deserved.

* Trying to do the right thing in terms of passing to the person in the best position.

* Understanding the need to ensure our full back drops into the centre of the pitch to mark when the opposition play two up front.

 

 

- Learning Points

 

* Always shoot for the far corner of goal across the keeper.

* When defending stay goal side.

 

 

Parents Award - Guy - Good goal and overall display.

Coaches Award - Ryan - Good leadership in defence.

 

Rob

 

14th March - Please note change in kick off time

The kick on Sunday has changed from 11.30 to 13.00 (apologies to all the mums to do this to you on mothers day).

 

The details are now Home v Northern Lights - Meet @ the Rec @ 12.30 for 13.00 kick off.

 

Squad members missing the game are James and Joe.

 

The reason is that our U11's and U13's are also playing at the Rec on Sunday.

 

Rob

7th March 10 - Coaches View

In my view our first half display was the best ever performance since we started playing football, it was a pleasure to watch.

 

Positives

 

- We proved how good we can be when we compete and use good skill on the ball.

- Some very good passing moves.

- The defence prevented any clear cut chances

 

 

Negatives

 

- Work on the basics, eye of ball etc.

 

Captains / Coaches Award - Because it was an exceptional performance all the boys will get a momento.

 

Rob

Wasps U14's - 7th March Directions / AGM Date

Please allow enough time to get to Oaksey, we meet at 9.30 for a 10.00 kick off.

 

• The address / directions to Oaksey Rec are:
  
  The Street , Playing Fields, Oaksey, Malmesbury, Wilts SN16 9TG
  
  Directions:  On arriving in Oaksey from the direction of the A419 (East) drive through the village past the church on the left, the Rec is on the left just after the school and before the Village Hall. Please park in the car park immediately after the school and not at the village hall.

 

• AGM

 

       Subject to any unforeseen circumstances, it is expected that the AGM and Fun Day will be held at PGL Liddington on the afternoon of Sunday 16 May.

        Further details will follow as soon as possible.

 

 

Rob

28th Feb v Northern Lights - Game Cancelled

Following a pitch inspection this morning and due to the poor weather overnight the pitch is not now playable.

 

No training today as well, I had provisionally booked PGL but due to the continued forecast poor weather we will cut our losses.

 

I look forward to seeing the boys at training on Monday.

 

Please confirm receipt of my text or  this e mail for the people who were due to play.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

Important - Venue / Time change for 28th Feb

We are going to be playing at the ground in between Tesco's and the County Ground.

 

Kick off will be 13.00, please meet at 12.30.

 

Directions from the Northern Lights coach: "you can park behind the County Ground football club coming in the entrance next to the County Ground hotel on county road follow the road down to the bottom and park up, the pitch is in front of you".

 

This is because the Rec isn't playable.

 

Rob

22nd Feb - Training Cancelled

Snow is on the surface, PGL have decided it is too dangerous to train on.

 

Rob

21st Feb 10 update

Squads for our final four games of the season are:

 

28.210 - Home v Northern Lights S - Meet @ the Rec @ 11.00 for 11.30 kick off.

Squad members missing the game are Josh Reynolds and James Bryant.

  

7.3.10 - Away to Oaksey - Meet @ 9.30 for 10.00 kick off (please note the time,allow 35 mins to get to the ground)

Squad members missing the game are Joe, Chris Tylee and Harry.

 

We are playing at The Street , Playing Fields, Oaksey, SN16 9TG

Directions:  On arriving in Oaksey from the direction of the A419 (East) drive through the village past the church on the left, the Rec is on the left just after the school and before the Village Hall. Please park in the car park immediately after the school and not at the village hall.

 

14.3.10 - Home v Northern Lights - Meet @ the Rec @ 11.00 for 11.30 kick off.

Squad members missing the game are James and Joe.

 

28.3.10 -Final Game of the season Away v Malmesbury - Meet @ 12.00 for 12.30 kick off (please allow at least 40 minutes for the journey)

Squad members missing the game are Chris Tylee and Chris Strong.

 

Directions - We are playing at the Red Bull Pub, directions have been sent out via e mail.

 

Please note that training will continue at PGL until further notice.

 

Rob

 

Sunday 21st February - No Training

Due to the low numbers I will not be doing a Training Session on Sunday.

 

We will have training as normal on Monday.

 

I will send out the squads for the rest of the season over the weekend.

 

Rob

14th Feb 10 -Coaches View

We all felt disappointed today, however everyone gave their best and that is all I can ask.

 

Positives

 

- Everyone who played in different positions gave there best for the team.

- Some strong individual performances.

 

Learning Points

 

- In defence we need to work on coming out as one unit.

- Better quality of passing needed, too many hit and hope passes today.

 

Parents Player of the Match - Josh Rowland - Hardworking display in centre midfield

 

Coaches Award - Jonny Mullins - Some excellent saves.

 

Rob

 

 

14th Feb - Directions to Kingshill

As we haven't been to Kingshill before I have done a route plan from Wanborough to Kingshill School.

 

The address of the School is: Cirencester Kingshill School, Kingshill Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1HS.

 

Please leave sufficient time to get their, I would suggest at least 35 mins.

 

The directions from the Kingshill Coach are below:

 

"were near cirencester town football ground were in kingshill school which is

 

second turning after cirencester ground.

 

If you come down the A 419 turn off for ciren /siddington the swindon road follow A 419 down to a roundabout which as road works take the 4th exit and head back to swindon there will be a turning on the left says Preston about 150 yards turn there follow that road up a hill you should see a big green dome that's cirencester ground keep going passed that and were on the left" 

 

Route Plan:

 

1. Start out going NORTHEAST on SPRINGLINES. 0.0 mi Map  |  Avoid

2. Turn LEFT to stay on SPRINGLINES. 0.0 mi Map  |  Avoid

3. SPRINGLINES becomes BADGERS CLOSE. 0.1 mi Map  |  Avoid

4. Turn LEFT onto THE BEANLANDS. 0.3 mi Map  |  Avoid

5. Turn LEFT onto KITE HILL. 0.2 mi Map  |  Avoid

6. Turn RIGHT onto CHURCH ROAD. 0.2 mi Map  |  Avoid

7. Turn LEFT onto PACK HILL. 1.0 mi Map  |  Avoid

8. Enter next roundabout and take 4th exit. 0.6 mi Map  |  Avoid

9. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto A419. 13.4 mi Map  |  Avoid

10. A419 becomes ramp. 0.3 mi Map  |  Avoid

11. Enter next roundabout and take 1st exit onto A419. 2.1 mi Map  |  Avoid

12. Enter next roundabout and take 4th exit onto A419/SWINDON ROAD. 0.6 mi Map  |  Avoid

13. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto KINGSHILL LANE. 1.0 mi Map  |  Avoid

14. Turn LEFT. 0.0 mi Map  |  Avoid

15. Turn LEFT. 0.1 mi Map  |  Avoid

16. Welcome to CIRENCESTER GL7 1HS.

7th Feb 10 -Coaches View

To smash our passing target of 150 with 183 passes was a tremendous achievement, we will celebrate this at the end of the season.

 

Positives

 

- In 12 months our passing has improved so much ,last year we did 132 against the same team.

- Good finishing.

- Generally everyone played for the team and we kept our shape.

 

Learning Points

 

- Play the simply pass, keep your head up to see the passing opportunities.

- Still more work to do on our attacking moves but today was a good start.

- Knowing when to recieve the ball to feet and when to play the ball into space.

 

Parents Player of the Game - Guy, some good passing and tackling rounded off by a goal.

 

Coaches Player of the match - Used the ball well linking up the defence with the midfield.

 

Rob

U14's - Squads for February 10

Squads for February are below:

 

31st Jan - No game, we are training from 12.30 to 13.30 at PGL as we do on a Monday.

 

Important - Please park / drop off /pick up around the fountain in front of the hotel due to building work and other activities @ PGL next Sunday.

 

I would have done the session earlier but I'm helping out with one of the other teams in the morning.

 

 

7th Feb - Away to Northern Lights

Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 kick off

Meadowcroft - Swindon (if anyone needs directions let me know)

Squad members missing the game are Avi and Joe

 

 

14th Feb - Away to Kingshill

Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 kick off (please allow sufficient time to find this ground).

Squad members missing this game are Alex, Gareth and James.

This is @ half term, if anyone else is likely to be away I need to know asap.

 

Directions from the Kingshill Coach:

 

 

"we are near cirencester town football ground were in kingshill school which is, it is the second turning after cirencester ground.

 

If you come down the A 419 turn off for ciren /siddington the swindon road follow A 419 down to a roundabout which as road works take the 4th exit and head back to swindon there will be a turning on the left says Preston about 150 yards turn there follow that road up a hill you should see a big green dome that's cirencester ground keep going passed that and were on the left"

   

21st Feb - No game, I will let you know about a training session nearer the time.

  

28th Feb - Home Northern Lights

Meet @ 11.00 for 11.30 kick off.

Squad members missing the game are Josh Reynolds and James.

 

 

 

Rob

 

24th January 10 - Coaches View

Key for today is that we learn the lessons very quickly, if we do it will make us a stronger side for the rest of the season.

 

Positives

 

- Great attitude in the warm up, this went through to making a good start in game.

- Some really good passing moves.

- Excellent individual goal from Alex.

 

Learning Points

 

- You can't let the person you are marking run free.

- We need to get the link up play right between midfield and up front (we will work on that in training).

- You can't stand and watch the other teams players when they have the ball.

 

• Parents Player of the Match - Guy, good defensive display, kept to his position well.
• Coaches Player of the Match - Ryan, good tackling and leadership in defence.

 

Rob

17yh Jan v Malmesbury - Game Off

Following a pitch inspection this morning part of the pitch is still not playable - Rob

17th Jan 10 - Away to Malmesbury

At the moment the game is still on, details are:

 

- Meet at 12.00 for 12.30 kick off.

- Away at Malmesbury - Red Bull pub (directions are attached).

- Squad members missing the game are James and Chris Tylee.

 

Please allow at least 45 minutes to get to the Red Bull Pub.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

11th Jan - U14's Training

Training is off on Monday I'm afraid, I will do the January squads in the next few day - Rob

4th January - Training Session Cancelled

Session cancelled as the surface has a heavy frost on it.

 

Rob