Manager's Notes

The start of the season is the most exciting day of the year because up until that first whistle blows everyone will think they have a shot at glory and we ’ re no different

Our pre-season has us in good stead but very little can prepare you for the onslaught of weekly (and additionally midweek matches) we are about to face between here and May

We faced four Sussex sides in pre-season: Hollingbury Hawks, Selsey, Worthing and Saltdean All of these teams play in different leagues to us so we can genuinely wish them the best of luck for the season. We’re very pleased to have good working relationships with all of these teams and hope that that is something that can be developed

It has been a real pleasure to witness the development and growth of our mens side in the opening three games and we ’ re pleased to see the results on the pitch are starting to reflect the work that goes on off it

It would be remiss of me not to mention our season kicks off as another tournament in Australia concludes and we must thank Welling United in advance for their hospitality who are offering a free bacon roll to anyone who is through the door before 11am We may find out which Villa fans are willing to travel the furthest for a free breakfast

SKIP KELLY WOMEN'S MANAGER