It’s 9 aside friendly time and today I was super impressed with the teams ability to work together and try to use the whole of what now seems a BIG pitch! Things to work on and even more space to make and find but today was promising!

William in defence was strong to the ball and turned out of danger really well to progress up the pitch. Louie with Freya were two rocks today in defence working together to push up, listening when we wanted them to do something and fast to read the play of the game.

George G on the wing was speedy to react and his wing play and hugging and using the line was fantastic! George F was a pure team player today playing in three positions and all positions played his heart out, with determination and excellent composure on the ball.

Jenson also was in a few positions and think we have found him a new position in centre defence, he not only did a fantastic job there distributing the ball out but he was loving something new!

Max T again a team player, played striker and wing when outfield and was quick to react and take the ball goal bound, with a near miss on goal, at half time he asked to go in goal and again was superb.

Ben in goal for the first half made some excellent saves and on the wing gave life and speed to get the ball and progress it forwards. Max W is new to the team and has a fantastic work ethic and touch, he is in the right place at the right time and works to release the ball to the wings to use the space.

Jack as striker was holding his space really well and his effort was brilliant today always trying to win the ball.

Tom in the centre attacking role had some lovely foot work, looking to pass to the wings when possible and also zoom the ball forwards when able, he was rewarded with a well taken goal.

Today was the first ever game of football for Joey, he has trained with us for a few months now and as this was a friendly he could play and what a pleasure it was to see him play! Joey worked hard for every ball, impressed with some excellent first touches and lay offs of the ball to team mates whilst also trying to attack towards the goal, his work ethic was also fantastic today always trying to compete and never give up! And with all this work Joey was todays player of the week!