Under 8s End of Season Report 2008/09
Under 8s Season Report
2008/9 was a season of transition for Upton Under 8’s. Having had the same squad at under 6s and 7’s we were faced with an extremely difficult task of choosing 10 squad members from the 17 that trailed for us in August. We probably changed our minds half a dozen times but eventually chose our 10 players. Unfortunately this meant that we had to leave behind 4 players that had been part of the Under 6 and 7 squad.
We have to give a special mention to the 4 new players who came into the side. They commitment that they showed meant that the established players had to raise their game and this made choosing the starting 7 a difficult task every week.
We started the season well with a 3-1 victory. One of our new players Matthew Benson scored a classic hat-trick, left foot, right foot and a header. – What a start. Our second match ended in a 2-0 defeat but the boys responded well to win the next game. Of the 24 matches played we won 18, lost 5 and had 1 draw. Not a bad achievement for a new squad coached by two women.
The boys have progressed both individually and as a team. There is competition for all of the places and a number of players have adapted to changing their position to suit the team as and when required.
Once again we would like to thank the boys and their parents for the commitment that they have shown. Almost every week we had a full squad of 10 to choose from and there has been only one week when we had 7 players available.
We are looking forward to next season when the team will play competitive football for the first time. We have a great squad of players and hope that we can build on the excellent progress that the boys have made again this year.
Helen Johns & Ann McEvoy
Under 8s Rangers End of Season Report 2008/09
Under 8’s Rangers and other Groups Report 08/09
The season began for us in August, with boys of varying age together in one group. As the group is mixed they have only been able to train but as the summer months approach, they will all have the opportunity to trial for the teams in their age groups and will definitely give the managers a headache when picking their squads for next season.
The boys have proved to be extremely dedicated and stayed well motivated throughout the year – with a consistent group of eight players week in week out providing smiles to light up the wet and windy Saturday mornings.
Each player completed their soccer skills in late May each to a high standard, and deserve the certificates they have been awarded. They have also had the chance to take part in the Gulliver’s World, and Everton trips, which those who attended thoroughly enjoyed.
I would like to thank the parents and players for their co-operation as well as Anne Hesketh and Steve Kell and finally Ryan Hudson, Liam Harrison and Bryony Coombs for their support this year.
Many Thanks,
Aaron Ramsbottom
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