Central United 2 - 4 Central City

I'm sure there were some tired legs yesterday afternoon after a tough workout against City.  It took some time for us to get going but we did improve as the game progressed and looked a completely different team in the last 20 minutes playing some lovely football, getting 2 goals and conceding none - well done to George for scoring a free kick that even Ronaldo would have been proud of.

It was good to play a team like City as it made Joe and I realise that the formation we have been playing up until now is not really suitable against the better teams, as it invites too much pressure on the defence through the centre of midfield.  Changing to 2 in the centre of midfield in the last 20 minute made a massive difference putting us on the front foot and resulting in much more possession.   This will be the formation we will be trying to adopt going forward.

As we have another friendly arranged for Tuesday there will be no training on Monday.  I am waiting for the West Exe Manager to return from holiday to confirm that the game is still on but unless you hear from me to the contrary please meet at Barton Fields for 6ish and we'll try and get the game under way asap.

Hope to see you then!

Payment Forms

I've had a gentle reminder from the Club Treasurer regarding Payment Forms, as she has only had 4 back so far.  We need to get this wrapped up before start of the season so that all players are eligible to play.    If you have paid by bank transfer can you still make sure you return the form to Veronica to confirm, so she can tick you off her list.

Many thanks.  

New season

We are 10 days away from the start of the season so thought I would give you some information on how Joe and I plan to manage the squad this season.  We have taken the opportunity to take on 3 new players and would like to welcome Noah, Ted and Marcus to the team. This has increased our squad to 15 players, which we appreciate is more than is normally needed for 9 a-side but will be the minimum required next season when we move to 11 a-side, so felt it was best to act now to help ensure we keep the team together for future seasons.

As it's not realistic to make 6 substitutions every game, we have decided that with the exception of Ollie in goal, 3 players will be rested each game.  This will be done fairly, so that each player plays the same amount of games over the course of the season.   Before we work all this out can you let me know, by Sunday, if you know of any games your son can't make and we will do our best to incorporate these into the rest games.  Obviously, on rest days players are more than welcome to come along and be part of things but we totally understand if you take the opportunity to do something else.

This seasons fixtures can be found here, http://www.exeteryouthleague.co.uk/under12s-division2/

Congratulations to Ollie who has been made team captain for the season.  Please all show your support to Ollie in his new role - i'm sure he'll do a sterling job.

Friendly with City

Joe and I were seriously impressed with you all at training tonight - some fantastic passing football.  As mentioned earlier we have a friendly game against Central City on Saturday at KGV,  so can you be there for around 10am please.

We also have a friendly game next Tuesday against West Exe at Barton Fields, 6.30pm KO.

If your son is unable to make either of these games can you let me know please?

Training

Just a reminder that there is training at KGV this evening, 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Saturday

I wasn't planning to do training Saturday but you all seemed really keen, so if you want a kickabout Joe and I will be at KGV, 10am to 11am.

Fun session

It was a good fun session this morning boys - I thought you all looked pretty sharp considering the summer break and all the ice-creams!  There's training again on Tuesday at KGV, 6.30pm.

Regarding the Registration Forms I handed out, I've since realised that I don't need them completing for the following players:

Francis Blewett
Zackary Burnard
George Caton-Pike
Joseph Gray
Euan Land
Andrew Lapworth
Pacey Large
Sean Laws
Zak Millings
Asher Rutherford
Matthew Williams

For those not listed can the form be handed back to me asap please so that I can add details onto the league portal before start of the season.

Please complete and return the payment form using the envelope provided addressed to the club treasurer.  This season the club are giving a £30 discount to those who have more than 1 child playing for Central, if this applies to you remember to take this into account when sending payment.

Saturday

I’ve not heard back from the Sidmouth Manager about a friendly game I was trying to arrange for Saturday, so I thought I would hold a training session at KGV instead.  If your son is able to make it then it’s 10.30am to 11.30am – hopefully see you there!