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Darius Vassell pays the boys a visit

At the start of the season I went cap in hand to a man I’d never met. I told him we needed some new kit but that we were short of money. That man was Aston Villa legend and former England International Darius Vassell. It would have been easy for the former Yenton pupil toContinue reading “Darius Vassell pays the boys a visit”

2017 Trials – Girls Squad

Thank you girls for making last night’s trial so enjoyable! You were a credit to your schools and did yourselves proud. The effort from all of you was immense and the spirit amongst you was perfect! A dream! As discussed, two squads will shortly be announced. Please check the website on Monday for a breakdownContinue reading “2017 Trials – Girls Squad “

2017 Trials – Year 3 and 4 Boys – Squad List

Dear Parents and Players, Thank you for your incredible support and attitude respectively. This year the trials have been a pleasure and that is down to you. Parents – you have been supportive and understanding. Trials are not the easiest thing to lead as ultimately some boys will be left upset. As a teacher, thisContinue reading “2017 Trials – Year 3 and 4 Boys – Squad List”

2017 Trials – Erdington Schools – Year Five Boys

Dear parents and players, Thank you for your support and effort respectively this evening. Tonight was a pleasure for us coaches, despite the incredibly miserable conditions. The boys were a credit to you and they did themselves and their school proud. When we finished the session early due to the horrific conditions, the lads actuallyContinue reading “2017 Trials – Erdington Schools – Year Five Boys “

2017 trials – Year 3 and 4 boys – round two – bad weather

In the event of bad weather the trials WILL STILL take place on Friday 12th May. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of rain! See you all there!

District Trials 2017: Saltley Schools – Years 3 and 4 boys

Thank you to all of the boys and their parents who attended the trials tonight. Boys, you were a delight to work with from start to finish. Your attitude was exemplary. Not once did we have to talk to any boy about poor attitude. From start to finish you tried your best and gave itContinue reading “District Trials 2017: Saltley Schools – Years 3 and 4 boys “

Under 10s Show Promise in first ever 9-a-side game

Saturday 28th April 2017 @ Longlevens Junior School, Gloucester Gloucester u10s 2 – 2 Erdington and Saltley u10s Team: Tyrese, Bobby, James, Fareed, Telpher, Toby, Resharne, Jaiy, Kian S, Romaoe, Jeval, Liam and Patrick Goals: Jeval and Toby With eight of the team having played in the u11s game an hour or so earlier thisContinue reading “Under 10s Show Promise in first ever 9-a-side game”

Young guns fire on all cylinders

Saturday 28th April 2017 @ Longlevens Junior School, Gloucester Midland Challenge Trophy Gloucester 1 – 4 Erdington and Saltley Team: Gerard, Ilani, Cameron, Cian T, Che, Tiarno, Toby, Kian S, Fareed, Liam, Resharne, Jaiy, Telpher and James Scorers: Liam x 2, Ilani and Cameron Man of the Match: James – the next inContinue reading “Young guns fire on all cylinders “

Jersey 2017: Day Eight

We arrived as 11 boys but left as 11 men. What a week! What a team!

Jersey 2017: Facts and Figures

Results: 2-2 Orpington 1-3 St. Albans 0-1 Potters Bar 1-2 Jersey 3-0 Plymouth 4-2 Barking and Dagenham Goals: Cameron x 7 Ilani x 2 Taylor Blessing Player of the Week: Danny – a consistent force from the start of the week, Danny nailed down the right back position and kept every opponent who he cameContinue reading “Jersey 2017: Facts and Figures”