Seedfield Football Club Presentation Night

Chairman’s Opening Speech

Seedfield Lions Under 7’s

Seedfield Lions Under 7’s On the first match of the season we had 6 lads and we started with a win, and another and then some mixed results before splitting in2 2 teams. 4 of them lads still play for the newly formed lions and we won our 1st several matches before the winter break. Our results have slowly improved and our smiles are getting bigger as was our squad size so we've recently split in2 3 teams. 4 of them lads that were their on day 1 all played with a few new and not so new lads on Saturday 10th in a play-off in a mini league that was called the bury mini league, and was created by myself with massive help from a coach at Radcliffe. We won that play-off and all the kids taking part got a medal and the team won a winners trophy for the Seedfield trophy cabinet. Keep trying your best kids and keep having fun

Seedfield Leopards Under 7’s

Seedfield Leopards Under 7’s The under 7's Leopards have just completed a fantastic first season. The core group of 9 players have been reliable, hardworking and enjoying their football. Due to their commitment and hard work over the season there has been huge progression in footballing terms. At the beginning of the season a few lads had never played football before and others didn't know the meaning of team work. Now though, every player is barely recognisable from when they first started and as a result the Leopards are unbeaten in the league since November 2016 and won the under 7 orange cup in a thrilling cup final. Well done!

Seedfield Lions Under 8’s

Seedfield Lions Under 8’s I was appointed as coach and away we went first game first win this was exciting this was the first time the boys had tasted victory, it was a special day for all involved parents kids and me, we proceeded to draw the next 2 and lose 1, sadly we only played 4 games in the league, not to worry the cup competition had just begun, 4 games in and we were into the semi-finals against a team we had already lost too victory hear would see us into the final in our first season.  WIN 4-3 we had done it we waited for the result of the other semi and it came through both Seedfield teams were in the final to face each other, Amazing despite the lack of victories early on in the season it seems the decision to split the teams had paid off.  The day came the boys were Excited I was Nervous mums and dads Proud all the same emotions that were felt at the start of the season.  Despite losing the cup final, all my boys came off the field with nothing to be ashamed of they had gone from not winning a game to going all the way to a cup final in there first season and for me I didn't feel like we had lost I just felt PROUD.

Seedfield Pumas Under 8’s

Seedfield Pumas Under 8’s The season started ok but started to get more players turning up. We had no choice but to look at making a new team with the players we had. Even split both managers were happy with the squad they had both teams improved as the season went on. Cup came just at the right time playing well, this is what I like about the team not just the players but the parents as well the cup is designed to give the players a taste of competitive football so Andy and my self asked the players and parents if they would like it to be Competitive games. When the draw came out the Lions were in the same group. 1-1 in group stage penalties for bonus point went to lions then we had some rain and games called off. then at the end when all games had been played the final both teams could have wished for. Both teams played some of the best football of the season. Dean can I say your training and hard work showed with the team. The final score was 3-2 to the pumas but on any other day it could have been completely different.

Seedfield Jets Under 9’s

Seedfield Jets Under 9’s Seedfield Jets have endured a season that has seen changes both on and off the field. Thanks to Rick Gisbourne for stepping into the managerial position in my absence, and a huge thanks to Owen for his commitment to communicating with parents, assisting in coaching and being a steady figure for the kids throughout the season! Despite the changes, performances have been generally good with the boys looking to build on the emphasis of playing through the thirds and team shape both in and out of possession. The Jets reached the semi final of the Orange cup. We say goodbye and good luck to Kai Strange and Thomas Ashton who have been with us through from kindergarten, as well as to Mason and Riley Bowers. The transition of 4 new players from the larger squad has been smooth and the team already show signs of gelling after just a handful of games.

Kindergarten Team have done very well this season, they have worked hard throughout the season. Another great team going out at Under 7’s!

Seedfield Sharks Under 9’s

Seedfield Sharks Under 9’s Sharks U9s had a great season. Going unbeaten from November. Culminating in winning the cup. Each player has shown great signs of improvement and it's been a pleasure to coach them. Thanks to all the parents for helping out. And thanks to John Donaldson and Rob Rowland for assisting at training and match days

Seedfield Jaguars Under 10’s

Seedfield Jaguars Under 10’s Seedfield under 10s had a real season of two halves winning 7 of the first 12 matches yet only 3 of the last 12. Although the stats are against us it’s worth remembering that half way through the season we were moved up to a higher group resulting in tougher opposition. However in this tough stage we stayed competitive with most losses being only by a single goal. This was the case in the cup were in a difficult group (including the eventual winners and the runners up) we took 2 games to penalties but sadly we didn’t progress. Congratulations to Callum Kirkham who finished our top scorer with 21 goals. Also a big thank you to all the boys for their brilliant effort all season. One thing is for sure whether we won, lost or drew the other team knew it had been a difficult game. Played Home Away Goals 24 W 8 D1 L3 W 3 D2 L7 63 Penalties give by Ben - 4 !! By Rob Harrison (Seedfield Under 10’s Player)

Seedfield Panthers Under 11’s Overall we had a good season, winning a lot of games but on the odd occasion we we're are own worst enemy as we could've gone 2 goals up early on in a match and the lads obviously thought it's easy and game over and we ended up losing a few games purely for that reason. But over the season the lads have been amazing getting to the semi final was a great moment for the lads and also the parents we did lose the semi final purely down to bad refereeing but as I explained to the lads who were gutted, this is football, it happens we pick ourselves up and continue to work harder.   As your probably aware the season finished on a really bad note with the manager at the time Darren quitting, trying to split the team and take nearly 3/4 of the lads to his new team which caused arguments between parents but we managed to keep a team together, some of the team did leave with Darren, some lads were to upset with what had happened to come back but we have a team we've a lot to work on before the start of are first competitive season but we're looking forward to it. 

Seedfield Titans Under 13’s

Seedfield Titan Under 13’s We've had a difficult season after winning the league last season. It's been challenging at times, but we have had some great wins against some of the best teams in the league. In particular convincing wins both home and away against Kersal fc and finally winning Woodbank blacks. The commitment of the players has been fantastic, and we have managed to stay in the championship for another season. Well done Titans.

Seedfield Polytech Under 16’s

Seedfield Under 16’s Division D Champions We entered this league to challenge the players & myself as we thought the team were becoming a bit complacent as they've played in the NBJFL for years. We didn't expect to end up having the season we have had this all goes down to everyone giving 100% every week ,  To finish joint top & only fail to lift the league trophy due to a penalty shootout only goes to show what a fantastic group of lads this team has become. 2016/17 squad. Elliott Lowery (Captain) Jordan Wilkinson, William Johnson, Nathan Coburn,  Luca Ellis, Oliver Murphy,  Tom Davenport, Joe Dearbyshire,  Ellis Howarth, Jenson Headley,  Jordan Swain, Adam Mannion, Antonio Santos, Sam Norris,  Liam Hinchliffe, James Southworth -staples Zac Holmes Thank you to the committee , parents ,players & everyone involved in helping the Under16s & the club have another season in grassroots football.

Club Secretary

Registration Night Dates: Registrations Nights Registration Night Dates: What You Need To Bring: 6:30pm till 8pm at Seedfield Wednesday 28th June 2017 Thursday 29th June 2017 Wednesday 5th July 2017 Thursday 6th July 2017 Wednesday 12th July 2017 Thursday 13th July 2017 Wednesday 19th July 2017 Thursday 20th July 2017 Player Registration Form Copy of Birth Certificate The Child (On the night we will take a photograph which can be uploaded onto WholeGame

Deadline For Registrations ALL PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED ON WHOLEGAME BY MONDAY 24TH JULY 2017 OTHERWISE THEY WON’T BE REGISTERED IN TIME FOR THE NEW SEASON VIA THE LEAGUE. WE WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF EVERY PARENT/CHILD COULD ATTEND ONE OF THE NIGHTS ON OFFER AT SEEDFIELD THANKS

Annual General Meeting Up & Coming Dates Annual General Meeting Thursday 13th July 2017 Starting at 7:30pm Seedfield Sports Centre

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