U15C

P4 W0 D2 L2 F5 A13

Squad

Captain: D. Ward (O)

A. Ascott (S), J. Brain (L), S. Creaser (O), Curtis Vinet (P), R. Ewart-White (N), S. Hinchliffe (L), T. Huang (P), Z. March Phillipps De Lisle (L),

G. Morris (N), F. Moseley (S), F. Naylor (S), I. Ng (C), M. Parkin (C), J. Saunders (C), F. Stewart (C), H. Strudwick (P), C. Vinet (P), H. Whittaker (S), T. Yotsugi (S)

All fixtures were played away from home. With the exception of a heavy defeat to Bradfield in the opening match, the U15Cs acquitted themselves well in the remaining fixtures, securing a battling draw in an action-packed game against a strong Shrewsbury side, and a draw against Kimbolton that should have been a victory, but for some comical defending.

JK

This squad showed great improvement over the season, particularly in learning how to grind out a result in adverse conditions – as we did against Wolverhampton Grammar U15As and Manchester Grammar. Bradfield and Shrewsbury were too strong for us, this year, but there were convincing wins over Millfield, Priory U15As and Kimbolton. Losing Nikhil D early in the season was a blow, but there was depth in the squad, with regular impressive performances from Henry B, Ben P, Hugh O and Souta S. Most Improved Player was Sammy Hinchcliffe, who gave both pace and power on the right wing. Uncontestably, the Player of the Season was Misha S, who scored plenty of goals, deputised in goal when

U14a

Squad

Captain: H. March Phillipps De Lisle (L) L. Bywater (L), I. Chohan (C), C. Dobson (C), G. Hill (C), W. Hyde (N), J. Joyce (L), A. Karunwi (O), O. Khan (C), A. Labesse (N), D. Latif (L), H. Marginson (O), J. Parkinson (L), F. Roessen (L), O. Tverdokhlebov (P), E. Walne (F)

An inauspicious start against John Port was followed by a tacticallyaccomplished triumph over an impressive Bradfield side, which gave the coaches confidence that this was a team that could achieve success. Bradfield kept possession very well, but we showed concentration in defence, pressed at the right times, and took advantage clinically when we recovered the ball. We were a little unfortunate to go out of the ESFA Cup to Wrekin in our most challenging week of the season but responded with an excellent run through to the end of the season, although at the time of writing we are about to play the semi-final of the Staffordshire Cup. Notable victories included an outstanding 5-0 win away at Shrewsbury and a convincing victory at Manchester Grammar.

Harry M was swimming, and deserved his call-up to the As at the end of the season. Good luck as you move into Senior Football, boys (and Annie!), and remember to keep Gaffer’s standards!

JMJH

There was defensive solidity in the form of Emily W, George H and Joe P together with a goal threat provided by Alex L, Hugo MPDL, Frankie R and others. When playing on bigger pitches or in heavy conditions, physicality and pace were tested and both will be targets for development next season. We shall additionally continue to work on maintaining possession and switching play quickly, as this has led to our best attacking threats. Izu C, William H and Charlie D have pace and power and scored a number of goals between them. The squad has technical players such as Jago J, Ostap T and the busily effective Harley M. As a squad they were a delight to coach and made outstanding progress from the start of the season, which augurs well for their future success as they progress through the School.

RGE/BEP