Happy Christmas

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

Just a quick note to you all to wish you a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. There won’t be any training on Wednesday judging by the plummeting temperature again tonight. However,  we can thoroughly recommend a trip to the sledging slope near Frodsham...it was great today (if  you need a reminder of  directions just give Simon a ring)

Robin is in the process of organising an indoor venue for next weeks training (Christleton High) We will confirm things asap but please leave the 29^th Dec (7-8pm) in the diary.

 

No snoods on anyone’s Chriatmas list...they are banned for the Jets in 2011.

 

Best wishes

 

Simon and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

Training this wednesday

Dear Team and Supporters,

What a great result day...well done again to you all.  You are all a real credit to the AFC Waverton club.

Training will be on this Wednesday from 5.45pm. If you haven’t dropped off your training subs can you try to remember them this week.

Many thanks

Simon and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton V Saughall -Westminster Cup

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

With a thaw well underway we may be playing this coming Sunday at home against Saughall Colts.

There is a pitch inspection taking place at 10am on Saturday so I will update you all after this. Please be ready to play unless you hear otherwise. Kick off will be 2pm so we will need to be there for 1.30pm warm ups. Parents who can help put nets up please try to be there for 1.15pm. Please let either of us know if you can’t play Sunday.

Please watch this space...and thanks for your patience.

Simon & Robin

 

 

 

 

Frozen footy news

Dear Team and Supporters,

Some of the more eagle eyed of you spotted that we weren’t down to play Malpas last Sunday but instead try to get our previously postponed cup game played against Saughall. Just as well...as my tactics would have had to change at the last minute! The saga looks set to continue with sledging and figure skating taking precedence.

This coming Wednesdays training is off. The astroturf is frozen solid. Next Sundays game against ....yes....Saughall is currently in doubt. There is a thaw forecast for Friday...but it might not come in time. Please watch this space and let us know if you can’t play....

Simon and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets V Malpas & District

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

No surprises....game postponed this coming Sunday. Pitches frozen and unplayable. Training is still on next Wednesday unless you hear otherwise...although at the time of writing it is a long shot.

Enjoy your weekend.

 

Simon & Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets V Saughall Colts (Westminster Cup)

GAME POSTPONED SUNDAY

PLAN B- Sledging!

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets V Saughall Colts (Westminster Cup)

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Training tonight at 5.45pm (Upton). We are now sharing the training pitch with the Waverton U9’s  (Carl Roberts’ team) every other week. This will help to cover a proportion of the training pitch fees which will certainly be welcome.

 

We have just come to the end of our first 10 weeks of training so we need to ask for a second instalment towards pitch fees. Can you all bring £30 (ideally cheques payable to AFC Waverton) tonight or on Sunday. This will now cover more than the next ten weeks (I will confirm details shortly)

 

On Sunday we have the first round of the prestigious Westminster Cup. We are at home against Saughall Colts (not Clots as I originally spelled it) The game will kick off at 2pm so please be there at 1.30pm at the very latest. Robin and I would certainly appreciate some help with putting the nets up.

 

Simon and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend break

Dear Team and Supporters,

This weekend we have a short break in advance of training next Wednesday (5.45pm) and a home tie in the Westminster Cup against Saughall Colts.

Make the best of your well-earned weekend off....breakfast in bed for all supporters perhaps?...well at least a cup of tea.

 

Simon

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets v Blacon Youth

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Frustrating day yesterday....lovely and sunny but a boggy football pitch. Hope you all got the message before turning up....sorry Nikki!

Training will be on no matter what the weather...5.45pm Wednesday at Upton.

Our match on Sunday is against the league leaders Blacon Youth at home. Kick Off is planned for 1pm so please be there for 12.30pm warm ups. Nets will need to go up so if there is a possibility of some help that would be great.

 

See you Wednesday

 

 

Simon and Robin

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Rcokets V AFC Waverton Jets

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

This coming Sunday sees us “away” against the Rockets.  KO will be 1pm at Waverton so please make sure you are there for 12.30pm warm ups.

It came to light yesterday, after a chance discussion in the boot room with my number 2, that the Jets are the second top scorers in the league this season.....we have played very well these last few weeks and regained a little bit of pride. We need to continue on our winning ways this Sunday and express ourselves the way we know we can. Complacency is not in our vocabulary.....

 

Please let Robin or I know if you can’t be there.

 

We shall be playing in pink.

 

Clean boots

 

Simon and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Thank You

 

Thank you very much for the kind gifts for Jan and i and for LLoyd. Lloyd will treasure his shirt in fact its up on his bedroom wall as a great reminder of the 6 years of footy- he's now helping me coach Ali's team, he say's theory is easier than practice (how dare he). I thoroughly enjoyed my time coaching the Jets and hope you go from strength to strength. Our succesful double and the exciting DVD from the Thompsons & Co will be memories treasured forever.

Your in great hands with Simon and Robin, Good Luck and see you soon.
 

The Boss

RE: Waverton Jets V Westminster Park

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

This Sunday see us travelling away to play Westminster Park Lions. KO needs to be at the earlier time of 12.30pm at Westminster Park. Can you try to be there for 12 noon. If you can’t play this Sunday can you let Robin or I know as soon as possible.

 

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

RE: Waverton Jets V Westminster Park

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Great team display yesterday. Well done again. I forgot to mention that there will not be any training this Wednesday due to half term hols.

 

Next game will be away on Sunday at Westminster Park. Details to follow.

 

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waverton Jets V Westminster Park

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Training at 5.45pm tonight. Try to make it if you can. Our next match against Westminster Park will kick off at 1pm at Waverton Village Hall. Can you try to be there from 12.30pm for warm ups and putting up the nets.

 

See you there

 

Simon (FA Coach Level 1!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JFC Boughton V AFC Waverton Jets U11

Dear Team and Supporters,

This coming Sunday sees us travelling to Bishops High School to play JFC Boughton away. Kick Off is 2pm so please be there for 1.30pm. Robin will be there...and I am taking my exams! I came through my mock exams this evening...great training session well done boys.

Please stay positive ....you played this team with only 10 players remember...you were a lot better that the result.

Can you let Robin or I know as soon as possible if you aren’t available.

Also can you let us know if you are away each end of the half term break as it appears that fixtures are booked for both Sundays.

 

Good luck team!

 

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vicars Cross Dynamos V AFC Waverton Jets U11

Dear Team and Supporters,

This coming Sunday sees us playing Vicars Cross Dynamos away. The kick off time is 1pm so please be there for 12.30pm warm ups. The match will be played on the playing fields off Thackeray Drive (Via Green Lane)

Robin and David Mc will be managing the team.

Good luck everyone

 

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No training this week

Dear Team and Supporters,

Unfortunately this coming Wednesday Christleton High School is having its open evening for Year 6 pupils and parents. This means a large number of the team will be going there and won’t be available for training.

I plan to cancel training this week. Our next match is away at Vicars Cross Dynamos. Please watch this space for details.

 

Best wishes

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets V Groves Athletic

Dear Team and Supporters,

This coming Sunday sees us pitted against Groves Athletic at home in Waverton. Kick Off will be 3pm so please can you be there for 2.30pm.

Lets aim to build on the quality shown last week!

Clean boots

 

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training

Dear Team and Supporters,

 Fab effort today boys....well done again.

Training will take place 5.45pm Upton this coming Wednesday. Please do your best to be there. Robin will be there (but I won’t)

Our next match is home against Groves Athletic. KO time to be confirmed.

Thanks

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malpas V Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

Fantastic turn out last night for a lively and committed training session. Thanks very much everyone for your efforts to get there on time. Our next match is away at Malpas this coming Sunday. The venue is Carden Park Hotel (if you haven’t been there before go through the main entrance to the Hotel and the parking is in a field on the right about 100m after the entrance. Please don’t park on the driveway. The pitch is next to the car park)

Can we plan to meet there for 1.30pm for a 2pm KO. Please keep an eye on the website Sunday morning in case of cancellation. Lifts available if required so please speak to Robin or myself if needed. Can you also let me know as soon as poss if you aren’t available for selection?

Lets get the wheels back on!

 

All the best

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training

Dear Team and Supporters,

Tough day Sunday. Didn’t get much sleep Sunday night.....but had a few thoughts in the early hours Monday. Nothing too profound.....

Firstly....I was very impressed by how you kept playing for each other....your spirit and commitment is unquestionable. Secondly....we only had 10 fit players and they had 11 and sub. Thirdly.....on the day they were better than us. At 11 a side weaknesses are exposed...massive pitch, massive goals, more players, skilful and strong. We have to begin to build a strong unit from the back to attack. ...and with more training and hard work we will do.

Training will take place at Upton Sports Centre 5.45pm- 6.45pm. Can you do your best to get there please. Let Robin or I know if you aren’t able to. Lifts could be arranged if required. Can you also bring a cheque payable to AFC Waverton for £30. This will cover the cost of the training for the first 10 weeks.

Thanks

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

When Sunday comes.....

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Just a quick reminder that the match Kicks off at 1pm on Sunday (Waverton) so we need to meet at 12.30pm for warm ups. Remember drinks.

 

Thanks

Simon

 

 

 

 

Training- the final chapter!

Dear everyone,

This is becoming a farce....

I have now been told that our training slot on a Wednesday is actually 5.45pm -6.45pm as originally communicated. Therefore if you are able to come tonight, after all the messing around, we shall be training on pitch 2 from 5.45pm.

I can only apologise for this ...even though I was given duff information. It pays to check with the Sports Centre directly!

 

If you can’t make it tonight I fully understand....but if you can I will see you there. From now on our training will be at 5.45pm to 6.45pm on Wednesdays.

 

Thanks

Simon

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets V JFC Boughton

Dear Team and Supporters,

This Sunday we play host to JFC Boughton at Waverton. Kick-off is having to be at the earlier time of 1pm (sorry but there are lots of games on the pitch after us) Please meet for 12.30pm warm ups. Not sure if the goals will already be up so any help on that front would be greatly appreciated.

See you Wednesday at 6.45pm at Upton Sports Centre. Please let Robin or I know if lifts there or back are required.

 

Thanks

Simon

 

 

 

Training update

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Sorry to bombard you all with emails today.

 

I have just had confirmation of the training pitch availability at Upton Sports Centre.

 

Our available time slot has changed to 6.45pm-7.45pm. I hope this will still be ok for the vast majority of us.

The cost of the pitch comes to £27.50 for the hour each week. I plan to ask all parents (whose children are available on Wednesdays) to contribute for the next 10 weeks. I can then ensure the booking is secured, we don’t have to faff around in the dark taking subs, and no one is left out of pocket. I trust this is ok with everyone?

 

Can you confirm by email if you are available so I can then work out how much we all need to contribute. It would really help Robin and I if we don’t have to chase replies. It will work out at approx £2-3 per session. A cheque made out to AFC Waverton can then cover the training fees.

 

Training will take place on pitch 2 at Upton Sports Centre (on the Astroturf pitches  off Mannings Lane – opposite side of the A41 to Upton High School) this Wednesday at 6.45pm. Please note that you will need trainers only.

 

This option will allow us to train throughout the Autumn/Winter.

 

Simon

 

 

 

Training

Dear Team and Supporters,

It sounded as though you acquitted yourselves really well last Sunday in a hard fought and physical encounter away at Blacon. Those goals for may count at the end of the season so really well done for keeping going and showing the Waverton Jets grit and determination....along with some excellent skills. It really is about how we learn and develop from these occasions as a team.

We are in the process of trying to secure a Wednesday evening (5.45pm-6.45pm) slot at Upton Sports Centre (on astro turf/floodlit) for training. This will be a really important statement of intent for the team. Training will help us improve as a team and individuals prior to aiming for success on a Sundays. There will be a small charge for the training pitch which we hope to secure on a block booking. I will let you know progress on this as soon as possible.

This weeks training will take place on Wednesday at 5.45pm venue to be confirmed by email as soon as possible.

Thanks

Simon

 

 

 

 

Blacon Youth V Waverton Jets

Dear Team and Supporters

I have finally tracked down the manager of Blacon Youth to confirm arrangements for this coming Sundays fixture away at Blacon.

The match will be played at JH Godwin Primary School (adjacent to Blacon High School) Melbourne Road (CH1 5JG) If you need directions then give Robin or I a ring.

Robin and David McKenzie will be managing the team this week. Kick off will be 2pm so please be at the school for 1.30pm at the latest. Warm ups and team tactics will follow!

Be strong in the tackle, be confident in your ability and make sure you enjoy yourselves!

I will sit next to the teleprinter.

Good luck everyone....Supporters ...make sure you are heard!

 

Simon

 

 

 

Training-U11 Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

Following on from a successful start to the season we shall be training this coming Thursday at Christleton Primary School at 6.30pm (til 7.30pm)

Hope you can all make it.

Simon & Robin

 

 

 

 

First fixture

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Some more news about our first match at home (Waverton Village Hall) against AFC Waverton Rockets this coming sunday. We shall be kicking off at 1.30pm promptly. 30 mins each way. Our match official is a chap called James Tucker. The Rockets have agreed to wear bibs (they will bring their won as for some reason they didn’t want to wear our pink ones!)Please all be there for 1pm warm ups. Some help to put up the goals etc would be very much appreciated. I aim to be there from about 12.45pm.

Just to confirm a few more bits n bobs. I won’t be able to attend our next game (12^th Sept away at Blacon) due to work commitments. I also have to miss matches against Upton (home) on the 3^rd October and Vickers Cross (away) on the 10^th October. These are the dates for my FA 1 Coaching Course. Robin will be taking charge on these dates. Apologies...but I think you know where I’d rather be!

 

If you have any questions give Robin or I a ring.

See your Thursday at 6.30pm (Christleton)

 

Remember drinks and also boot cleanliness

 

Simon

 

 

 

 

Training-U11 Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

Check out the League website...the league fixtures are now up and our first game of the season is this coming Sunday (5^th) at home against......Waverton Rockets! I will aim to confirm a kick off time asap. It is likely to be Sunday afternoon.

http://full-time.thefa.com/Index.do?divisionseason=5832619&league=7209580

 

It will be a very competitive league this year so we need to be well prepared from the start. We shall have our final training session before the start of the season this coming Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm Christleton Primary School. It is very important for you all to try your best to be there as we need to talk about how we plan to win the league this season!

 

All the best

 

Simon & Robin

 

 

 

Waverton Jets U11's pre-season plans

Dear Team and Supporters,

Just a quick note about our pre-season training plans. This coming season is going to be a tough challenge for us all. Eleven-a-side rules, bigger pitches, bigger goals....you name it. To give us a fighting chance of success from day 1 I want you all to do a few things before we meet up again.

1.       Get fitter and stay fitter- I would like you all to think about getting out on your bikes, doing some light jogging with your parents, brothers/sisters and friends (not necessarily all at once), play some sport, go swimming etc etc....you will all be a lot sharper if you can do this over the next month. We will be testing you in the first few training sessions....so be warned!

2.       Practise your ball skills- extend yourselves. If you can do 10 keepy uppies.....make sure you can do 10 more by next week. Practise using a tennis ball against the wall.....practise your passing and shooting in the garden (away from the greenhouse!) There is no escape.....practise to improve. My new coaching manual tells me that, on average, elite sportsmen and women require 10,000 hours of practise to reach the top!

I am also pleased to announce that Robin Parkinson has agreed to help me out with coaching the team. I would also like to thank others for their kind offers of help in the coming season.

Finally our first training session will be on Wednesday 25^th August. Not everyone will be about, but for those that are....we will meet at Christleton Primary School for 6.30pm (til 7.30pm)

 

Have a good holiday

 

Simon

Coach-The Jets

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets U 11

 

 

Dear team and supporters,

Sorry to be a pain but I only have 4 registration documents with me at the moment. If you are having trouble filling in the forms or want a chat about next season then please give me a ring 07831 347257

I really need the forms completing (including either a copy of birth certificate or passport) with two passport style photos by the 18^th July at the very latest (and cheque) All of the team needs to be registered by the 19^th July.

My address is

Lilac Cottage

Fir Tree Lane

Littleton

Chester

CH3 7DN

 

All the best

Simon

 

 

 

 

Waverton Jets U11's

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Just a quick note to give a bit of warning that I will need your help to get the players registered for the U11 league by the 19^th July. In order to do this you will need to fill in the attached forms and let me have them either by post or in person as soon as possible.

Copies of birth certificates/passports and 2 x passport sized photos will also be required along with the AFC Waverton subs.

Give me a ring if you have any problems or queries,

All the best

Simon

PS Keep an eye on the website over the coming weeks

 

 

 

 

 

Jets V Nomads

Dear Team and Supporters,

We have another 11 a side match planned for this coming Saturday. The venue is Christleton High School (behind the sports centre) and kick off will be 11am. Please try to get there for 10.30am warm ups....we may also need a bit of help putting up the goals.

All the best

Simon

PS if you can’t make it will you let the Boss know.

 

 

 

 

 

RE: Jets V Nomads

Dear Team and Supporters,

Tomorrow will see us training from 11am at the Primary School. The Boss will be explaining the off side rule.....

Good luck with that one!

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets

 

 

 

 

 

Rockets v Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

This Saturday sees our first 11 a side match....against The Rockets. KO 11am at the Queens Field in Waverton. Please try to be there for 10.30am for warms ups and a short explanation of the off side rule.

Bring boots and trainers just in case the ground is still very hard.

If you can’t make it this week could you let the Boss  know.

Thanks

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets

 

 

 

 

The Jets V Nomads

Dear Team and Supporters,

On Saturday it is our opportunity to end the season on a high note. The last game of what has been a tough (with highlights) season see’s the Jets at home to Chester Nomads. Kick Off is 10.30am so please aim to be at the Primary School for 10am warm ups.

If you are struggling to make it please let the Boss know.

Boots polished

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets

PS If you are available on the 22^nd May to help at the Waverton Football Festival (see the website) please let Carl or I know. We really do need as many supporters to watch and to help on the day as possible.

 

Training

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Finish off those Easter eggs...it’s time for some hard work and fun.

Training this Saturday starting at 10am Christleton Primary School.....

Be there or be egg shaped.

Simon

Assistant Coach- The Jets

 

 

 

 

Vauxhall v Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

The last league game of the current season awaits us this coming Saturday away to Vauxhall in Ellesmere Port. This is at the Vauxhall Motors Sports and Social Club Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port. If you need directions then please shout.

 

Kick-off is scheduled for 10.30am so please be there for 10am in full kit and clean boots.

 

It has been a tough season and we need to try to end it on a high. The Boss and I know how hard you have worked….but the season isn’t over yet.

 

After this match we will have our Easter break and then start training with some friendly fixtures (possibly 11 a side) in preparation for next season!

 

 

Assistant Coach (The Jets)...still awaiting a vote of confidence from the Chairman

 

 

Jets V Blacon

Dear Team and Supporters,

We have to lift ourselves from last weekend’s disappointing performance to face another tough task at home against Blacon this Saturday. The warm up will start when you wake up...visualising goals, great tackles and the return of the Waverton Jets “never say die” spirit.....it’s been understandably lacking in recent weeks.

Stretches and stuff will start at 10.30am and kick off 11am.

Come of the Jets!

Simon

Assistant Coach (The Jets)...awaiting a vote of confidence from the Chairman

 

 

Jets V Nomads

Dear Team and Supporters,

Another week another game....time waits for no man.

This week sees us at home against Nomads. Kick off at the later frost-thawed time of 11.30am. Meet for 11am warm ups and late pitch inspection.

Sleep well and dream of goals

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets

 

 

 

 

 

Malpas V Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

This Saturday sees the Jets take on Malpas away from home in the historic surroundings of Carden Park...famous for its ancient trees, vineyard, golf course and, of course, luxury spa treatments. If we win on Saturday I am led to believe that the Boss is treating the entire team to a mud bath and facial.....ok just the mud bath. This fine and world renowned treatment  involves sliding around on a wet and muddy pitch, winning the ball fairly and passing crisply to one of your team mates. Prizes will be awarded for the muddiest Jet.

Kick off is 11am so please be there for 10.30am ....clean boots etc.

Hope you win...

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets

 

If you’ve not been there before the pitch is on the right just through the main gates to the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blacon V Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

Following on from a fantastic victory last Saturday we are set to face the toughest test of the season so far- away at Blacon. Let’s not lose it before we get there though....your performances last weekend must give you all great confidence going into this game.

It is away at Cairns Avenue, Blacon....if you need directions give Carl and ring. Kicks off at 11 so be there for 10.30 warm ups.

Good luck

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waverton Jets V Upton Panthers

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

You must remember the last time we played this team!.....goal line clearances, controversial goals.....passion and excitement....you name it, it had it all.

Same again this Saturday....be at Christleton Primary for 10.30am warm ups with a KO 11am.

Pitch and boot inspection

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets

 

 

 

 

Chester Nomads V Waverton Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

General feeling from last week was we deserved more than we got....great all round performance. Hopefully this Saturday we can get a win against a team we know we can beat. We are meeting at 10.30am for an 11am KO. Boughton Hall Cricket Club.

Clean boots

Regards

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets V Malpas Reds

Dear Team and Supporters,

It’s been a long time coming....but this Saturday sees us opening our account in the Chester & District Cup competition against Malpas Reds.

The game will be at home and kick is 11am. Can you try to be there for 10.30am for warm ups and boot inspection.

We’ll see if the Christmas break has been kind to us....hopefully our sledging bruises have healed too!

Best regards

Simon

Assistant Coach-The Jets