Friendly

Just a reminder that we have another friendly next Thursday evening at Alphington.  I will send details out nearer the time.   Please let me know if you are unable to make it unless done so already.

When I handed out the new shirts last season I didn't collect the old ones so if you have one can you try and remember to bring it along with you please.

Thanks.

Jon

Friendlies

I forgot to say meet time for Tuesday 6ish please.  

Also, just realised I put 8th for Alphington friendly when I meant 6th.

Jon 

Lympstone friendly

Hi all

Friendly against Lympstone on Tuesday has been confirmed for 6.30pm KO at Cliff Fields, Burgmanns Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon EX8 5HP.

Everyone will get at least half a game.

Can you let me know if you are unable to make it please.

Hopefully see you there.

Jon

PS.  I've arranged another friendly for Thursday 8th August against Alphington.

Friendly

Hi all

I'm afraid I don't have time for a session at KGV this week but I may have sorted an 11 a-side friendly for next Tuesday against Lympstone.  I'm just waiting for their manager to confirm availability of their pitch.  As soon as I hear back I will let you know and firm up details. 

Jon

New season

Hi all

I've been giving a lot of thought to the coming season and think it's important I share my plans with you before it gets under way and subs are paid.  Providing every player registers  (please confirm asap if you do not intend to) we have 17 in the squad but unlike last season, there will be no rotation policy and no minimum amount of game time.  With the move away from mini soccer to adult rules and to be competitive in what will be a big step up to Division 1, I feel now is the right time introduce competition for places and start with, what I believe to be the strongest starting line up available each week.

Everything I have been told by other managers who have made the transition to 11 a-side, is that a good size squad is required to cover injuries, sickness and, in particular, players away doing other activities, so over the course of a season every player should have plenty of involvement on match days but obviously I cannot guarantee how much.   Also, with longer games on bigger pitches players will inevitably get tired, so substitutions will play a very important part in matches - role on role off subs are still permitted this year. 

Starting places will be picked on merit and performance and attitude in training will count as a big part towards this and I very much hope this strategy will make for a great season and all round progression for the boys.

I hope I can count on your support, but if you have any queries or concerns about the above, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss.

Jon

Thank you

Hi everyone

Thank you for last night's gift at training. It was very unexpected and much appreciated - great choice of tipple too :-) !  

I really enjoy working with the boys and am already looking forward to the new season ahead with them but in the meantime have a great summer. 

Thanks again for your support.

Jon 

Tuesday training

Luke and I will be at KGV 6.30pm to 7.15pm on Tuesday for anyone who wants a kick about.

Maybe see you then!