Hi all
The new season is now fast approaching and I have plenty things to sort out so I will be posting details on what I need from you shortly and would appreciate a quick turn around on this please. Before I do this, though, I thought I would share my plans with you first.
I think this season is going to be one of the most competitive yet but I believe we have a great squad of players that can do really well. On that note I would like to welcome new additions Alfie Worth and Oakley Willis to the team which takes us up to a squad of 17 players - this is about average for 11 a-side and give us extra flexibility to cover players doing other sports such as frisbee, rugby and Ten Tors, aside from sickness and injury.
This does mean that when all players are available it's unlikely everyone will get a game. For home games I would like to suggest that everyone turns up and as there will be a handful of subs the players get in the habit of playing small sided games amongst themselves to keep match ready and utilise the time to develop their skills.
For away matches, I don't think it is fair to expect players to travel and not play so I will be naming the team a few days before which will include 3 named subs.
The reality is, though, as is always the case in team sports, that there will be players disappointed at being left out but I believe at the age the boys are now and with only 3 seasons of youth football left there has to be healthy competition for places. I can assure everyone that Luke and I will be fair in our selections and pick the team based on merit, attitude and consistent attendance to training and no player will automatically be selected.
If you would like to discuss this with me further please do not hesitate to contact me.
Jon
