18th December - Game Postponed

Please note that Sundays game has been postponed and there is no training on the 19th Dec.

 

We will commence training on the 9th Jan.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

 

 

4th December - Coaches View

You showed great team spirit today the way you fought back in the game.

 

Positives

 

- Great attitude - particuarly in the 2nd half.

- We played some great football when we stayed calm on the ball.

 

Learning Points

 

- We must pick up and follow the runs from Corners.

- Don't give the ball away cheaply around our 18 yard box.

 

Rob

 

13th November Game Postponed

Croft have postponed Sundays game - we will train at Hoopers from 11.00 to 12.15 - Rob

 

4th December - U16's away to Calne

We will meet at 9.30 for a 10.00 kick off.

The game is at Beversbrook Sports Facility, Beversbrook Road, Calne, SN11 9FL.

The Calne coach advised to allow 40 mins to get to the ground from Swindon (and to go via Wootton Bassett, Lyneham and then follow signs for Calne).

The squad members missing Sunday's game are James and Alex.

Rob

27th November 11 - Coaches View

Best performance of the season, everyone did well.

 

Positives

 

- We retained the ball much better in the 2nd half

- Players in new positions adapted well to the role.

- Excellent all round effort.

 

Learning Points

 

- We can't let a player go unmarked from a corner, that was really disappointing.

- We need to play to the conditions - if the wind stops the ball going so far as normal we need to be where the ball is dropping.

 

Rob

27th November - Home to Croft A

We are at Hoopers again on the 27th November, meet at 9.50 for 10.30 kick off.

Squad members missing this game are Ryan and Josh Rowland.

Rob

20th November - Cricklade - Coaches View

It was another good performance, you deserved more from the game.

 

Positives

 

- We are creating chances

- Free kicks caused lots of problems

 

Learning Points

 

- We need to stick to what we have agreed to do.

- Be sharper in the tackle.

 

Rob

 

20th November - U16's v Cricklade

We are playing at Hoopers on Sunday, meet at 9.50 for 10.30 kick off (not pm as previous home games).

The players missing this game are Marcus and James.

Rob

1th November -Training Update

Reminder that Monday 15th November will be our last at 9 till 10.00pm.

 

From the 21st November we will move the training to 8 to 9pm.

 

The turn out has been really good at the 9 to 10pm sessions which I really appreciate.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

 

13th November 11 - Croft A

On Sunday we are away to Croft at the Croft Sports Centre.

Please meet @ 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off.

For the last couple of games some of the boys have turned up late, please ensure the boys arrive on time.

The players missing Sunday's game are James and Josh Rowland.

Rob

6th November - Coaches View

Good effort in the 2nd half, you deserved a lot more from the game.

 

Positives

 

- Created lots of opportunities, the keeper pulled off some very good saves.

- We played the simple ball in the second half and were much more effective.

- We adapted quickly to the different formations we tried during the game.

 

Learning Points

 

- We need to move up the pitch quicker from defence

- We must put pressure on a player taking a shot in 18 yard box

- I want to hear encouragement throughout the game, if you haven't anything positive to say keep quite.

 

Rob

 

 

 

 

 

6th November - U16's - Home v Old Town

 

We will meet on Sunday at Hoopers at 13.20 for a 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing this game will be Marcus and James.

Rob

24th October - U16's training cancelled

Please note there will be no training on the 24th Oct due to low numbers - Thanks Rob

 

9th October - Coaches View

I was really pleased with our performance today and the contribution everyone made to it.

 

Positives

 

-          You all adapted to the formation change very well.

-          We were much sharper when breaking forward.

-          We retained better possession of the ball when attacking.

 

Learning Points

 

-          A few times we let the ball bounce which created problems.

-          When players switch positions we need to adapt to this quicker.

-          Midfield were drifting too far forward from goal kicks.

 

 

Overall I’m really pleased with the start to the season and progressing the furthest we have been in the Cup.

 

Rob

17th October update

Reminder that there is no game this weekend, as so many boys are away I won't be doing a training session on Sunday.

I do intend doing a session next Monday (please let me know if anyone apart from Jonny, Chris and Gareth can't make it).

The Cup Quarter Final Draw was made today by Don Rogers, we are playing Croft A on the 15th Jan, not Wroughton as the boys had thought.

Well done to the boys yesterday, they showed great determination.

Ian and I did speak to the boys afterwards about not getting involved in verbals with the other team and the importance of staying composed.

Rob

16th October 11 - Coaches View

You showed great determination today, it would have been easy to have given up after the poor start.

 

Positives

 

- Great determination.

- Big thanks to Jake for his performance in goal.

- Good finnishing.

- Set pieces caused problems.

 

Learning Points

 

- Keep concentration - don't get involved in verbals.

- Ensure we are ready to play - we started poorly.

- Use the simple pass, release the ball early.

 

 

Rob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16th October 11 v Avonvale

Message Body

16th October - The game is at home, please meet @ 13.20 @ Hoopers for 14.00 kick off.

The squad members missing this game are Brad, Chris and Jonny.

Training - Many thanks to all the boys for the excellent turn out on Monday despite the late start, I really appreciated it.

23rd October - Game has been postponed and put back to later in the season, we didn't have enough players due to half term.

Rob

U16's - 4th October update

9th October - Away to Old Town

 

The game is @ Lydiard Park. We will meet at 9.30 for a 10.00 kick off.

 

The squad members missing the game will be Marcus, James and Josh Reynolds.

 

Avi

 

I wanted to let you know that Avi is giving up football to concentrate on Babminton which he is really doing well at.

 

Avi was at our very first training session, he has played 138 times for us, during which time Avi won the Parents Player of the Year Award three times.

 

Avi really will be missed, a big thanks from me for all his effort for the club, he represents everything I have asked the boys to be, 100% effort all the time no matter what the score, tackles hard but fair, encourages the rest of the team and is a great sportsman, it has been a pleasure to have Avi in the squad.

 

In one of our first games when Avi was our keeper he walked back into the net when going to kick the ball forward, it didn't make much difference as we were already 13 goals down - great memories.

 

I know everyone will wish Avi success with his Babminton.

 

Training - 10th October until 21st November is at PGL from 21.00 to 22.00.

 

I'm waiting for details but presume as per last year we enter via the side gate in the road leading to the Shepherds Rest and go to the main car park, the boys can then walk to the court.

 

I will bring the boys back promptly to the car park.

 

Home Games

 

Just to let you know I have taken on board feedback from the boys and will no longer do the end of match presentation in front of everyone, I will still do something but it will be in a different format which will be lower key and not involving the boys.

 

Thanks

 

 

Rob

2nd October 2011 - Croft B

Overall I thought today was a good performance, considering it was only our 2nd competitive game of the season.

 

Positives

 

- Excellent first league debuts for Keir, George and Mike.

- We created some good chances, particuarly in the first half.

- We matched a team who beat us 8-1 / 6-1 last season.

 

Learning Points

 

- Be first to the ball from rebounds, that cost us today.

- We must keep our shape and discipline, we can't afford for people to go out of position.

- The defence must come out together - we were too disjointed.

- Win the headers - too many balls allowed to bounce.

 

Rob

 

 

Training Update

Help on Home Match Day's

 

Home Matches - For home matches I would be grateful if at least one of you could come along 30 minutes before the boys are due to turn up to help with the nets.

 

I have made an excellent recovery from my heart attack but clearly this isn't the type of thing I should be doing on my own so your support would be appreciated, it does need a couple of adults to do it.

 

If you can come along please let me know before to save several of you turning up.

 

Training

 

3rd October will be at Hoopers from 18.00 to 19.15.

 

From the 10th October we will be at PGL, I'm afraid until the 21st November this will be from 9 to 10pm which I appreciate is really late for all of us.

 

PGL still has people attending until the 21st November when we will move the training to 8 to 9pm.

 

Thanks

 

 

Rob

2nd October - Home to Croft B

We will meet at 13.20 (to help with the nets / flags etc) for a 14.00 kick off at Hoopers Field.

 

The squad members missing this game are Jake, Josh Rowland, Marcus and Guy.

 

Rob

U16's - 20th Sept update

Well done to the boys on an excellent performance on Sunday, many thanks to Ray for running the team and to Mark for doing the line.

 

We haven't got a game this weekend, the overall vote from the boys was not to train on Sunday so we will meet up again next Monday.

 

Given the light is closing in fast training will start at 18.15 and end at 19.30 on Monday at Hoopers.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

18th September - Away to Purton

Directions for Sunday's game at the Red House, Purton.

Red House is near Village Hall Square, situated on the B4041 Wootton Bassett to Cricklade Road, the Post Code is SN5 4DY

This is a non league football ground, anyone in Purton will know where it is if you have trouble finding it.

We will meet at 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

Reminder that Ray is taking the team on Sunday.

 

Rob

18th September 11 - Purton away

Please note that the squad members missing next weeks game are John, Ryan, Avi and Chris.

This is a cup game against Purton, we will meet at 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

The location is the Red House @ Purton, I have asked the Purton coach for directions.

I'm away next Sunday, Ray has kindly agreed to take the team.

I'm around on Saturday if there are any issues, if you need to contact Ray on the Sunday his contact numbers are 01793-790343 / 07989487181.

Once I get the directions I will forward them on.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

2011 / 2012 Season

I hope you are all having a good summer.

 

I'm pleased to welcome Mike, George and Kier to our squad for next season.

 

Some dates for your diaries:

*Monday 5th Sept - Training starts @ Hoopers, 18.30 to 20.00 (continues on Monday's until further notice).

*Thursday 8th Sept - Game v Wanborough U17's @ Hoopers (meet time TBA - all the boys will play).

*Sunday 11th Sept - Futsal - Meet at 10.20 for 10.30 start, please collect the boys at 12.30.

*Monday 12th Sept - Training @ Hoopers.

*Sunday 18th Sept - First game of the season.

 

Futsal will include a pizza and drink at the Futsal, this event is being funded by the club for the boys coming runners up in the Sportsmanship Award.

 

Details of next seasons fixtures are at:

http://full-time.thefa.com/ProcessPublicSelect.do?psSelectedSeason=2809660&psSelectedDivision=5067304&psSelectedCompetition=0&psSelectedLeague=8577245&Submit.x=5&Submit.y=7

 

I look forward to seeing the boys on the 5th September.

 

Rob

Welcome to the 2011/12 season

The website is now updated for 2011/12. Please contact the team manger for more information.

Wasps website being updated for 2011/12 - please bear with us

8th May v Kingshill - Coaches View

A excellent performance, you started well and retained the same tempo throughout.

 

Positives

 

- We are runners up in the league, an excellent effort.

- You executed the moves we practised.

- Everyone was focussed and played well.

 

Learning Points

 

- Remember and enjoy this moment, you have worked hard for it.

 

Coaches Player of the Match - All of you were brilliant.

 

Rob 

27th April - Coaches View

An excellent effort tonight, well done, it was really hard work with all the injuries and having only 12 players.

 

- Positives

 

* We started well.

* Everyone kept our defensive shape well.

* We created lots of chances.

 

- Learning Points

 

* When closing a game out don't get caught out of position.

* Don't swop positions without speaking to the coach.

 

Coaches player of the Match - Avi - despite not playing for a long while he produced an excellent performance.

 

Rob

17th April 11 - Coaches View

Really good determination today in hot conditions, well done.

 

- Positives

 

* We created lots of chances

* A better start to the game

* Good finishing

 

Learning Points

 

* Closing out a game is key

* Keep the shape of team (e.g. stay in position)

* Communication is key letting each other know who to mark.

 

Coaches player of the match - Marcus - Good use of the ball, made tackles at vital times.

 

Rob

 

27th March 11 - Coaches View

A really tough game today, the key thing was that you kept going right to the end.

 

- Positives

 

* Once we settled into the game we competed without conceding lots of chances

* Everyone worked hard, nobody gave up.

 

- Learning Points

 

* We conceded some really basic goals today, most of which we will discuss in training and cut out going forward.

* We have got to be tighter in our marking, especially in midfield and work as a unit, not individuals.

 

Coaches Player of the match - Brad - an excellent display at Centre Back.

 

Rob

27th March 2011 - Home to Croft

Well done to the boys today.

 

Next Season

 

As we approach the end of the season I wanted to let you know that Ian and I intend to carry on running the team next season.

 

In order to plan for next season could you please let me know as soon as possible if the boys intend to carry on playing for Wanborough.

 

27th March v Croft

 

We are playing at Hoopers, meet at 13.20 (sharp to allow Ian and I to do the team talk and full set of stretches / warm up) for 14.00 kick off.

 

The squad members missing this game are Avi, James, Jack and Marcus.

 

A couple of volunteers to come down at 13.00 to help set up the nets etc would be appreciated.

 

Training

 

Will be on Saturday from 11.00 to 12.00 at Hoopers.

 

Wanborough Tidy Up

 

Please see below note from Club Secretary, Jon Raymond, if anyone from our age group could help out this would really be appreciated.

 

Each year there is a village clean-up in Wanborough, which includes some tidying up at Hooper's Field; normally involving some rubbish collection and re-spreading the stones on the driveway.  This year it is on 2 April, starting at 9.30am.

 

Hooper's Field is a valuable village asset and the Club is fortunate to be able to benefit from its facilities at a reduced rate.  As the U16 team is one of the users, it would be good if as many of the players (and their families) as possible, especially those from outside the village, could give a hand for a few minutes on the day.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

20th March 2011 - Coaches View

Today was a tough battle where we needed to compete for every ball, you did this surperbly.

 

Positives

 

- We batteld throughout and showed the required level of desire to win the match.

- Organisation improved as we went through the game.

- It wasn't a game where lots of passes where made but we still created several good scoring chances.

 

Learning Points

 

- When marking from corners everyone must take responsibility to mark and keep with the player until the ball is cleared.

- Don't just let somebody run across the pitch without ensuring they are marked.

 

 

Well done to all the squad today, because of the exceptional performance we didn't give out the coaches award, instead

the reward for the performace will be another event at the Futsal Centre at the end of the season.

 

Rob

 

20th March 2011 - Away to Highworth

This Sunday we away to Highworth.

 

We will meet at 9.30 (sharp please) for a 10.00 kick off.

 

The squad members missing this game are Jack, Avi, Jake and Marcus.

 

We have played at this ground several times before, it is on the left hand side just before entering Highworth, the football pitches are at the same location as the 9 hole golf course.

 

The address is:

 

Pavilion, Elms Rec Ground, Swindon Road, Highworth, Wilts SN6 7DD

Training

 

Reminder that training is on Saturday morning at Hoopers from 11.00 to 12.00.

 

Remaining fixtures for the season

 

I would be grateful if you could let me know if any of the boys are not available for these games, I know some of the boys will be on school trips which clash with some of these fixtures.

 

DATE	TIME	HOME	AWAY	VENUE
L	20/03/11	10:00	Highworth Town Juniors T	Wanborough Juniors	Elms Rec 1
L	27/03/11	14:00	Wanborough Juniors	Croft Juniors B	Hoopers Sports Ground
L	03/04/11	12:30	Blunsdon Colts	Wanborough Juniors	Sutton Park, Blunsdon 1
L	10/04/11	13:00	Wanborough Juniors	Kingshill	Hoopers Sports Ground
L	17/04/11	13:00	Wanborough Juniors	Shaw B	Hoopers Sports Ground

 

Thanks for all your good wishes, I have now received the clearance to start some light exercise and have returned to work on phased basis, things are looking positive for a full recovery.

 

 

Rob

Coaches View - 13th March 2011

We played some good passing movements towards the end of the game, we need to do this from the start.

 

Positives

 

- Responded well to comments made at half time.

- Passing in 2nd half was much better.

- Players in new positions played well.

 

 

Learning Points

 

- We must start well.

- Picking up players from Corners

- Keeping our passing simple.

 

Coaches Player of the Match - Ollie, good play up front never giving up and well taken goals.

 

Rob

13th November - Away to Northern Lights

 

Please meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off.

 

We are playing at Meadowcroft.

 

The squad members missing this game are Will, Avi, Jake and Josh Reynolds.

 

Reminder that we are training Saturday morning @ Hoopers from 11.00 to 12.00.

 

Rob

6th March - Home to Blunsdon

We will meet @ 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

 

Squad members missing this game are Josh Rowland, Avi, Marcus and Chris.

 

We are playing on the other pitch at Hoopers this week as our Under 16's are playing at the same time.

 

Volunteers Needed

 

Martin Strong is away so we need two volunteers to set up the nets and a volunteer to be linesperson.

 

Training

 

Please note there will be no training on Monday as it is the 21.00 - 22.00 slot and neither Ian or I can make it.

 

We hope to commence training on Saturday mornings from the 12th March @ Hoopers from 11.00 to 12.00 until the evenings allow us to move back to Monday evenings.

 

I'm just awaiting confirmation this is ok.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

27th Feb - Game off v Kingshill

I'm afraid the pitch is waterlogged, training will be on at PGL as normal on Monday - Rob

27th Feb - Home to Kingshill

Please meet at 13.30 for 14.00 kick off.

 

The squad members missing the game are Avi, Marcus, Brad and James.

 

I would be grateful for a volunteer to help Martin Strong with the nets (to meet up at 13.00).

 

Ian will be in charge of the team.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

Monday 21st Feb - Training off

Training cancelled this week as neither Ian or I can make it - Rob

20th Feb 11 - Kingshill Away

Sunday's game is at Kingshill School, Kingshill lane, GL7 1HS.

 

Please meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off.

 

The squad members missing this game are Jack, Scott, Josh Rowland and Gareth.

 

You will need to allow 35 minutes from Wanborough.

 

Ian will be in charge of the team (mobile 07739838652).

 

The majority of boys are available next Monday so training will still be on even though it is half term.

 

Rob

13th Feb - Shaw B - Game off

The pitch is waterlogged so we have had to cancel the game.

 

Our next two games against Kingshill are over the half term week, to date Josh Rowland and Gareth Hook have informed me they can't play, could you by return let me know if any of the other boys are not available.

 

- 20.2.11 - Away - KO 10.30 - Kingshill

- 27.2.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Kingshill

 

I know that Ryan can't make training on Monday  21st Monday, could you also let me know if any of the other boys will not be attending training on Monday 21st.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

13th Feb - Home to Shaw B

On Sunday we are at home to Shaw B, please meet at 13.30 for a 14.00 kick off.

 

The squad members missing this game are Josh Rowland, Jake, Avi and James.

  

Rob

6th Feb - Game Postponed

Please note that Highworth have moved this weekends game to the 20th March.

 

Given that we have a packed full fixture list until April we will have a rest this weekend and train again on Monday.

 

For your information our remaining fixtures are:

 

- 13.2.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Shaw

- 20.2.11 - Away - KO 10.30 - Kingshill

- 27.2.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Kingshill

- 6.3.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Blunsdon

- 13.3.11 - Away - KO 10.30 - Northern Lights

- 20.3.11 - Away - KO TBA - Highworth

- 27.3.11 - Home - KO 14.00 - Croft B

- 3.4.11 - Away - KO 12.30 - Blunsdon

 

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

 

Thanks

 

Rob

30th Jan 11 - Coaches View

We started the game much better this week, well done.

 

Positives

 

- We created a lot of chances.

- We stuck to our game plan well.

- Good defensive tackling.

 

Learning Points

 

- At times we played ourselves into trouble, clearly we need to avoid this.

- We pushed up too high towards the end of the game leaving gaps in our defence.

 

 

Coaches Award - Guy for good tackling and heading and for some excellent long passing.

 

Rob

 

30th Jan - Home to Supermarine

Please meet at Hoopers at 13.15 for 14.00 kick off.

 

The squad members missing the game are Jack, James, Avi and Marcus.

 

Rob

23rd Jan 11 - Away to Dorcan

Dorcan play on the other pitch at Hoopers.

 

Please meet at 13.00 for a 13.30 kick off.

 

The squad members missing this game are Marcus, Jack, Avi and Alex.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

16th January 11 - Coaches View

A good performance, particuarly the 2nd half considering how long it is since we last played.

 

- Positives

 

- Some good passing.

- Good finishing.

- We kept the shape of the team well.

 

- Learning Points

 

- Movement from throw in's.

- Sharper tackling.

- Information for the players on the ball.

 

Player of the Match - Will - excellent all round performance.

 

Rob

16th Jan - Home v Penhill Knights

The squad members missing Sundays game are Guy, Avi, James and Josh Rowland.

 

Please meet at 13.15 @ Hoopers for a 14.00 kick off.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

9th Jan 11 - Away to Northern Lights

Meet at 10.00 for a 10.30 kick off, Northern Lights play at Meadowcroft (where we played Penhill Knights).

 

The players missing this game are Jake, Avi, Scott and Chris.

 

Rob