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Back in t he day.......
Come rain or shine, if you're at the playing fields on Saturday mornings, you're more than likely to see Bob Thornton paying his regular visit to players and coaching staff, and having a chat with parents and volunteers.
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Bob is a stalwart of our club and has been for many years, fulfilling many roles and currently assisting as one of our Child Welfare Officers. Earlier this year he was recognised by the NRCFA for his services to grassroots football with a #fortheloveofthegame award.
Bob recently sent us this story that we thought was too good not to share......
A little memory from the past!!
It hasbeen quiteenlighteningto read thearticles, listen to thefeedback and speakto theparticipantsof theU16?sground breakingtrip to Spain and theCosta Daurada Cup.
Theorganisation and preparation of thetrip isa credit to all those involved and thetrip will livelongin thememoriesof all thosewho took part.
Listeningto all thetalesbrought backmemoriesof thedayswhen theclub wasin it?searlydaysand thehighlight of theend of season wasa coach trip to Wembleyto seetheEngland schoolboysinternational.
Thiswasin thedayswhen much lessemphasiswasplaced on parental numbersand so weboldlyset off with a coach full of youngplayersand a handful of volunteer parentson our end of season dayout.
