1-0 down in the 1st half of match 1, we looked nervous. At half-time, I asked the boys what they needed to do. Some excellent replies around keeping the ball and playing how we usually play. The 2nd half was much better and at the end of the 1st match it was still 1-0.
2nd game we battled to a 1-0 lead in the 1st half (1-1 overall). You could see the confidence and very little was said at half-time, "just keep doing what your doing". A couple of goals sealed it in the 2nd half, 3-1 overall. A great result played in great spirit by both teams.
It was great to receive emails and texts from other teams in our league proving that grassroots football is definitely a community and one to be proud of.
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| League Presentation Evening invitation |
So now we start preparing for next season. How do we get from 17 boys down to 14 for the forthcoming U11s 9v9 season? How do we do it without upsetting someone? Simple answer....you can't! Many discussions have been had between myself and our other coach, and we pretty much agreed on our squad. I knew it was going to be difficult telling the parents of those we were to lose but I didn't realise how difficult and I wasn't prepared for their reaction. Only thing I can do is help them try to find other clubs. I'm losing 3 boys who have given their all for the team and they've been a pleasure to coach.
Although next season doesn't start until September, it will be upon us before we know it! We have no training for the next 2 months but I'm sure I'll be kept busy with tournaments and friendlies to arrange, presentation nights and managers meetings to attend, and of course enjoying some football free weekends with the family!
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