Author Archives: alumrockbean

Jersey 2016: Monday 4th April

Jersey 2016 Monday 4th April 2016 A good night’s sleep in the bag and the boys were back on their A-game. Despite falling one goal down to a quality St. Alban’s A, they bounced back and won 4-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Troy, a fourth from Cameron P and some quality defending from the boys atContinue reading “Jersey 2016: Monday 4th April”

Jersey 2016: Saturday 2nd April

Jersey 2016   Saturday 2nd April Socks? Check. Pants? Check. Football boots? Check? Toothbrush and toothpaste? Check. Segway? What?! Seg what?! Two hours to get through departures. Two long and tiring hours. Mainly because of Rio’s Segway! As I write this blog entry we are now on day four and I still can’t figure outContinue reading “Jersey 2016: Saturday 2nd April”

2016/2017 Team Trials

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bVhBW9ZfLw1Tz1jlJNFFOovzG2u7bIjDAMO2MvmgWAs/viewform Are you a boy or a girl currently in year 3, 4 or 5? Do you go to one of the following schools? Erdington Schools: The Abbey Birches Green Brookvale Court Farm Erdington Hall Featherstone Gunter Marsh Hill Oasis Short Heath Osborne Paget St. Barnabas St. Margaret Mary St. MaryContinue reading “2016/2017 Team Trials”

The Ton Overcome Wolves and the Wind

Saturday 26th March 2016 @ Wednesfield High School Wolverhampton 0 – 1 Erdington and Saltley   Team: Gerard, Sam, Diago, Taylor, Rio, Tion, Cameron P, Samim, Kye, Pharrelle and Harvey Goal: Cameron P Men of the Match: Cameron P, Kye and Sam   In conditions better suited to flying a kite, the boys rolled upContinue reading “The Ton Overcome Wolves and the Wind”

Former Players Help Under 12s Claim League Title

In 2014/15 former Ton players Amari, Ramello, Dermot, Ethan and Michael all helped the under 12s claim the West Midlands Schools’ FA league title. In 2015/16 it is the turn of Biggy, Marc and Haydn who have all played their part in helping the Aston, Erdington, Saltley and Sutton under 12s claim the West MidlandsContinue reading “Former Players Help Under 12s Claim League Title”

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Michael Jordan

Saturday 19th March 2016 @ Wolverhampton Wanders FC English Schools’ FA/Premier League West Midlands 9-a-side Championship   Team: Rob, Sam, Kye, Diago, Tion, Kane, Troy, Rio, Cameron and Samim Goals: Troy x 2, Kane, Rio and Cameron Man of the Match: It would have been easy and justifiable to give it to every single oneContinue reading ““Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Michael Jordan”

Goals Galore in Glorious Gloucester Game

Friday 10th March 2016 @ Heartlands Academy Erdington and Saltley 7 – 5 Gloucester   Team: Gerard, Taylor, Kian, Blessing, William, Cameron E, Ilani, Resharne, Reece and Che Goals: Resharne x 3, Cameron E x 2, Ilani and Blessing   After spending three days in London visiting some of the most inspirational schools in theContinue reading “Goals Galore in Glorious Gloucester Game”

Under 11s Eventually Find First Gear to Bag Six

Saturday 5th March 2016 @ Heartlands Academy Erdington and Saltley 6 – 1 Brierley Hill and Dudley   Team: Rob, Sam, Kye, Diago, Tion, Oakley, Ilani, Kane, Rio, Cameron, William and Troy Goals: Troy x 3, Kane, Rio and Ilani Man of the Match: Ilani   Following last week’s stunning revival, the boys were askedContinue reading “Under 11s Eventually Find First Gear to Bag Six”

Under 10s Refuse to Freeze

Friday 4th March 2016 @ Heartlands Academy Erdington and Saltley 2 – 4 Boldmere   Team: Gerard, Taylor, Aidan, Tiarno, Eddie, Kian, Reece, William, Cameron E, Blessing and Che Goals: Blessing and William Man of the Match: Aidan   Against an unbeaten and quality opponent, the boys learned that if they don’t start a gameContinue reading “Under 10s Refuse to Freeze”