Training tonight

Hi all

Hope you've all had a great Christmas!

Back to training tonight to be ready for 2012.

Usual time and place. Bring a drink and come with warm gear.

Simon

Training

Dear Team and supporters,

This Thursdays training is cancelled but we do have a pitch booked for a week on Thursday (29^th) at the usual time.

We hope you all have a very happy Christmas and a match winning New Year!

All the best

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

 

 

Training and Sunday

Dear Team and supporters,

Training tonight at the usual time.

No game this weekend due to waterlogged pitch at Groves.

Thanks

Simon

 

 

 

Game off waterlogged pitch

Dear Team and Supporters

Game has been called off at the High School due to a waterlogged pitch.

Sorry for the late call....just found out.

Simon

 

AFC Waverton Jets V Elton

Dear Team and Supporters,

Excellent training session last night in blustery conditions.

Our game on Sunday is at Christleton High School and kicks off at 2pm. Can we ask you to be there for 1.30pm at the latest please. Please bring a winter jacket or hoody. Some help with setting up nets would also be greatly appreciated. Nets will be collected from the lock up in Waverton.

Squad as follows:

Harry Maltby

Mark Goldthorpe

Phil Koutson

Christy Mageean

Oli Jenkins

Matthew Parkinson

Matthew Roberts

Arsh Adapala

Will McKenzie

Adam Carlile

Jack Bailey

Chris Castle

James Thompson

Sam Rackham

Callum Brunskill

Rested this week

James Fox

Sam Bower

Phil Barlow

 

 

Match venue

Sorry match venue Christleton High School not Waverton!

 

Training and match

Dear Team and Supporters,

Training as usual this Thursday 5.45pm at Upton.

Our match this weekend is at home against Elton. KO 2pm Waverton Village Hall. If any of you are unavailable for selection can you let us know asap.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

The Cup!

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

Sorry for the late email- a few IT problems this end.

This Sunday see’s us away against Blacon Youth at Blacon High School in the Cup. KO 2pm. Can you aim to get there for 1.30pm please.  We are hoping for a really confident and positive performance- ....you never know what can happen in the Cup!

We are taking a full squad so we will try our utmost to be fair in terms of playing time- but this is a one off game in the Cup so please bear with us. We have many more games lined up for this season- and we are really improving as a teram.

Our squad for Sunday is:

Harry Maltby

Adam Carlile

James Thompson

Sam Rackham

Oli Jenkins

Phil Koutson

Arsh Adapala

Sam Bower

Christy Mageean

Will McKenzie

Matthew Parkinson

Matthew Roberts

Mark Goldthorpe

Jack Bailey

Callum Brunskill

Chris Castle

 

Rested this week

Phil Barlow

James Fox

 

Can you let one of us know as soon as possible if you are unable to play this week.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

Westminster Park Lions V Waverton Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

This Sunday see’s us away at Westminster Park Lions. KO 2pm. Can you aim to get there for 1.30pm please.  Don’t think we need to say much more....other than lets be positive and aim to do our best!!

We also need as many supporters as possible!

You all did brilliantly last week....let’s do the same again Sunday.

Our squad for Sunday is:

Harry Maltby

Adam Carlile

James Thompson

Sam Rackham

Oli Jenkins

Phil Koutson

Phil Barlow

Arsh Adapala

Christy Mageean

Will McKenzie

Matthew Parkinson

Matthew Roberts

Mark Goldthorpe

Jack Bailey

Callum Brunskill

 

Rested this week

Sam Bower

Chris Castle

James Fox

 

Can you let one of us know as soon as possible if you are unable to play this week.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

Waverton Jets V JFC Upton

Dear Team and Supporters,

Big game Sunday so we need as much support as possible- lets aim to be out of the starting blocks from the start!

Please be at Christleton High School for 1.15pm to assist with nets etc. Warm ups 1.30pm and KO 2pm.

The squad is

Harry Maltby

Chris Castle

Mark Goldthorpe

Christy Mageean

Matthew Parkinson

Matthew Roberts

Will McKenzie

Jack Bailey

Adam Carlile

Oliver Jenkins

James Thompson

Sam Rackham

Callum Brunskill

Phil Koutson

 

 

Rested this week

Phil Barlow

Arsh Adapala

Sam Bower

James Fox

 

Please let one of us know as soon as possible if you are unable to play.

 

Simon, Jason and Robin

Top of the table clash

Dear Team and Supporters

Let’s forget last Sunday...not our greatest moment of the season.

This weekend we play the second in the league JFC Upton. A very important game for us. We all need to be fit and raring to go....it’s time for us to be confident in our ability and not to lose the game before you step onto the pitch. We are hoping to have some players back from injury too.

Training is on at the usual time on Thursday. Can I remind those of you still to pay pitch subs to do so as soon as you can.

The match on Sunday is at Christleton High School and will kick off at 2pm. Please be there for 1.30pm.  We will need help with nets from 1.15pm. The squad will be announced shortly. Can you please let us know as soon as possible if you are unavailable this weekend.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

Hope Farm V Jets

Spotted the obvious mistake?

1.30pm warm ups otherwise you will be knackered

Hope Farm V Jets

Dear Team and Supporters

Last night was a fantastic training session....pass and move....lets do it Sunday.

This weekend see us play Hope Farm away at home.......just to be absolutely clear....the game is at Waverton Village Hall KO 2pm.

It was meant to be an away match but Hope Farm couldn’t get a pitch. We will need the nets to go up so please can you arrive at 1.15pm if you are able to help with this. Warm ups will start at 12.30pm prompt.

The squad is as follows:

Sam Bower

James Fox

Callum Brunskill

Oliver Jenkins

Harry Maltby

Phil Koutson

Phil Barlow

Jack Bailey

Matthew Roberts

Matthew Parkinson

Adam Carlile

Mark Goldthorpe

Christy Mageean

Arsh Adapala

Sam Rackham

 

 

Rested this week are:

Will McKenzie

James Thompson

Chris Castle

 

If any of you are unable to play can you let one of us know as soon as possible. Make sure you bring a drink.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

Jets V Groves

Dear Team and Supporters,

The match on Sunday will KO at 1pm (Waverton) Please be there for 12.30pm or a little earlier as I’m not sure if we need to put up nets etc.

As you know, we are having to run a squad rotation this season...this is to ensure that we have a fully fit squad and those subs we ask to attend are given a decent run out. If you have any concerns about the approach we have adopted then please speak to one of us at training or match day. It is a real juggling act and we don’t expect to get it right every time so your support for this is really needed and appreciated.

 

Sunday 6^th November- vs Groves Rangers

Harry Maltby

Adam Carlile

Phil Barlow

Matthew Parkinson

Arsh Adapala

James Thompson

Oliver Jenkins

Christy Mageean

Will McKenzie

Matthew Roberts

Mark Goldthorpe

Chris Castle

Callum Brunskill

Jack Bailey

 

Rested this week:

Sam Rackham

Sam Bower

James Fox

Phil Koutson

 

 

 

If you are unable to play on Sunday can you please let one of us know as soon as possible

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

Jets V Groves

Dear Team and Supporters

This Sunday sees us play Groves Rangers at home. KO 1pm. Please be there for 12.30pm. The squad will be announced shortly.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

Training

Dear Team and Supporters,

Great performance last Sunday- well done again

Training will be on this Thursday 5.45pm at Upton.  We are having to ask you all to pay a further £20 for 10 more weeks of pitch fees. Doesn’t time fly! This will take us up to at least the second week of January 2012.

Can you please pass on a cheque payable to AFC Waverton as soon as possible.

Our match this Sunday is against Groves Rangers at home. Provisional KO time of 12.45pm.  Please keep an eye on the website as some emails have gone astray recently.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

Directions

Dear all

We are playing at Elton Primary School this Sunday. The directions are as follows.

Off the A5117 (coming from the Hapsford Junction on the M56) you come to traffic lights signed to Elton. Turn right into Ince Lane. Follow the lane until you come to the Wheelwright Arms. Turn left into School Lane. Go along here until you come to a Community Centre (we have been asked to park in this car park) I am told the school is close by and you can’t miss it!

Please try to be there for 12.30pm

Thanks

Elton V Waverton Jets

 

Dear Team and Supporters

Apologies for the late communications...email problems this end.

We have an away game this Sunday against Elton. Their manager has requested an earlier KO time of 1pm. We will need to be at the venue for 12.30pm. Elton Play at Elton Primary School, School Lane, Elton. If lifts are required please let one of us know.

The squad is as follows

Harry Maltby

Christy Mageean

Matthew Roberts

Matthew Parkinson

James Thompson

Sam Bower

Will McKenzie

Phil Koutson

Mark Goldthorpe

Sam Rackham

Adam Carlile

Arsh Adapala

Jack Bailey

Phil Barlow

 

The following players are rested this week

Oliver Jenkins

James Fox

Chris Castle

Callum Brunskill

 

If you are unable to play tomorrow can you let us know.

Thanks

 

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

No training this week

Dear Team and Supporters

Due to half term we are having a break from training this week. We will forward the team sheet for the match against Elton on the 30^th October shortly. Can you let us know if you are unable to attend that match.

Thanks

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

 

Cup Draw

Dear Team and Supporters

We thought you would like to know that we’ve had a bye into the second round of the Cup this season.....thats the good news.

Our first game in the competition will be on the 4^th December KO 2pm V Blacon Youth! Its just as well that we’ve had a good look at them recently....and anything can happen in the cup!

 

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

 

Training

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

We want to thank you for your excellent teamwork last weekend against Blacon Youth. In the first half we competed really well against the runaway league leaders of Division 1. The second half was much tougher for us but you all showed great spirit and determination and didn't just give in. We all learned a great deal. The Blacon Manager was full of praise for our team and said we will compete very well next year if we continue to show such improvement and team spirit.

There will be training this Thursday at the usual time/place. We don't have a match this Sunday so please enjoy your weekend and half term break. Out next match is on the 30th October away at Elton. Can you let us know well in advance if you are not available for selection.

Thanks

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

 

 

 

Blacon Youth away

Dear Team and Supporters,

This Sunday sees us at Blacon High School for 1.30pm (KO 2pm) to face Blacon Youth. In the past we have always given this skilful and strong team a proper game....lets do this same this weekend.

There are a couple of players missing this week so can everyone available aim to attend. If lifts are required please let one of us know. Can those of you who are unavailable (apart from those who have already told us) let us know as soon as you can.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training and Sunday

Dear Team and Supporters,

Following on from a fantastic team performance last week we shall train this Thursday at the usual time of 5.45pm at Upton. Robin will be taking the session so make sure you have a drink and have your running legs on.

The friendly against Blacon Youth is scheduled to KO at 2pm on Sunday 16^th. The venue is Blacon High School. Can you aim to be there for 1.30pm please. Please can you let us know as soon as possible if you are unavailable for selection for this testing challenge!

Thanks

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RE: Sundays game

Dear Team and Supporters,

Thank you all for the great turnout at training...which proved to be a wet, wild and windy event!

Our match against Westminster Park Tigers kicks off at 2pm on Sunday. Please aim to be there for 1.30pm.

The squad for Sunday is as follows

Harry Maltby

Adam Carlile

Matthew Roberts

Phil Koutson

Mark Goldthorpe

Christy Mageean

Matthew Parkinson

Arsh Adapala

Jack Bailey

Will McKenzie

Oliver Jenkins

Phil Barlow

Sam Rackham

Chris Castle

James Thompson

Rested this week are

James Fox

Sam Bower

Callum Brunskill

 

Can you let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to play on Sunday.

Finally the venue/time for the friendly against Blacon has changed on the 16^th October to Blacon High School KO 2pm.

 

Thanks

Simon Jason and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sundays game

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Our match on Sunday against Westminster Park Tigers will kick off at 2pm. The venue is Westminster Park again but thankfully not on that pitch. Please can you try to be there for 1.30pm warm ups. Bring a drink.

We also have a pitch booked for a friendly match against Blacon Youth on the 16^th October. We shall play this at home KO 3pm. More to follow.

 

Can you please let one of us know if you are unavailable for either fixture.

 

Thanks

 

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training and match

Dear Team and Supporters,

Following on from what was a particularly poor experience last weekend...we want to again thank both the team and our own supporters for the way they conducted themselves in the face of intense provocation.

This week sees us train at Upton as usual from 5.45- 6.45pm. Please remember to bring a drink.  Our next match will be away at ....Westminster Park Tigers. We will confirm details as soon as we have them.

On the 16^th October we have a gap in our fixtures. However we are contemplating playing a friendly match against Blacon Youth. They are keen to do this but we need to secure a pitch. Please can you put something in your diaries for Sunday 16^th October in the afternoon.

If you are unavailable for selection this weekend or on the 16^th can you let one of us know as soon as possible.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RE: AFC Waverton Jets V Westminster Park Lions

Dear Team and Supporters,

After trying to get hold of the Westminster Park Lions Manager since Tuesday (and having left numerous messages on both his land and mobile lines) he contacted me this evening to say that they can’t play us at 2.30pm on Sunday because some of their team have swimming lessons to go to.

 

He told me that if we couldn’t play at the stated time of 2pm we would have to forfeit the game. He did offer another option...to play at Westminster Park KO 2pm. After due consultation with the management team I accepted.

 

So...we are now away at Westminster Park KO 2pm. They are putting up the goals so there is some consolation. The referee has been informed...but he hasn’t got back to me yet either!

 

Please let one of us know if lifts are required. We need to get there for 1.30pm.

Please keep an eye on emails !

Apologies for any confusion.

Simon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFC Waverton Jets V Westminster Park Lions

Dear Team and Supporters,

Good training session this evening ...particularly as many of you played for your school only minutes beforehand!

Our match against Westminster Park Lions is provisionally booked to KO at 2.30pm this Sunday at Waverton. Please be there for 2pm prompt. We haven’t had confirmation from their manager yet that the later KO is ok but if there are any changes to plan we will let you know.

The squad is as follows

Harry Maltby

Jack Bailey

Will McKenzie

Matthew Roberts

Matthew Parkinson

Christy Mageean

Mark Goldthorpe

James Thompson

Oliver Jenkins

Callum Brunskill

Arsh Adapala

Sam Rackham

Phil Barlow

Sam Bower

Adam Carlile

 

For those of you who haven’t been asked to play this week please be aware that we are operating a squad rotation and your chance will come next week. If you can’t play and are listed can you please let one of us know as soon as possible.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training and match

Dear Team and Supporters,

It’s great to be sitting top of the league after 4 matches- but now’s not the time for complacency. We are only as good as our last game- but we were quite good weren’t we! It was a solid team performance capped with some excellent individual displays.

Training is on at the usual time (5.45pm) tonight at Upton. Remember to bring a drink....that means you will need it!

The match on Sunday is against Westminster Park Lions and will be at home. At the moment KO is arranged for 2.30pm so please try to be there for 2pm. If things change then we will let you know asap. We are hoping to welcome back Arsh this weekend after his period out with injury.

Can you let one of us know if you are unavailable for selection this weekend.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Match- Upton V AFC Waverton Jets

Dear Team and supporters,

This Sunday sees us away at Upton. The match will KO at 2pm. The venue is Hoole Park just off Panton Road in Hoole. We have been requested to park on Canadian Avenue and walk to the ground because of likely congestion in the car park. Please make sure you are there for 1.30pm at the latest. Bring a drink, tracksuit top or Waverton winter top (James T I have yours in the bag) and snack.

The squad is as follows:

Harry Maltby

Christy Mageean

Phil Koutson

Sam Bower

Phil Barlow

Mark Goldthorpe

Sam Rackham

Matthew Parkinson

James Thompson

Matthew Roberts

Adam Carlile

Will McKenzie

Jack Bailey

Oliver Jenkins

 

A number are on scout camp this weekend.

If any of you on the above list are unavailable this Sunday please inform us asap

Thanks

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

 

 

Hope Farm at home

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

This Sunday sees us entertain Hope Farm at Waverton. KO will be 1.30pm so please aim to be there for 1pm at the latest. Any help before 1pm to put up nets etc would be appreciated.

The squad for Sunday is as follows

Harry Maltby

Will McKenzie

Sam Rackham

Sam Bower

James Fox

Phil Koutson

Phil Barlow

Christy Mageean

Matthew Parkinson

Matthew Roberts

Adam Carlile

Callum Brunskill

James Thompson

Oliver Jenkins

Chris Castle

Mark Goldthorpe

 

Can you remember to bring a drink and snack for half time.

 

If you are listed above and unable to play can you please let one of us know as soon as possible.

 

Simon, Jason and Robin

 

 

 

 

 

Training and match -Hope Farm

Dear Team and Supporters,

Well done to everyone for a fantastic win last weekend.

Training will be on at the usual time of 5.45pm this Thursday (Upton Sports Centre pitch 5) Please bring a drink with you.

Our match against Hope Farm this Sunday is at home. We are planning to kick off at 1.30pm so please be there to warm up at least 30mins before. If you can help with the nets that would be great.

 

We still need to confirm the earlier KO time with opposition so this may be subject to change. Please keep an eye on emails.

 

The squad for Sunday will be announced Friday.

 

Thanks

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

 

 

Groves Rangers V AFC Waverton KO 2pm Sunday

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Our match on Sunday is against Groves Rangers. KO 2pm so please be there in full kit and a bottle of drink for 1.30pm at the very latest. Robin and Jason will be managing the team- the squad for Sunday is as follows:

 

Starting 11

Harry Maltby

Mark Goldthorpe

Phil Koutson

Christy Mageean

Christian Castle

Matthew Parkinson Sam Rackham

Matthew Roberts

James Thompson

Jack Bailey

Will McKenzie

Subs from

Sam Bower

Oli Jenkins

Phil Barlow

Adam Carlile

We are only allowed to take 16 players to the game.

If you aren’t able to play this week and your name is on the list can you please let one of us know in advance.

 

Thanks

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

 

 

 

Training and match -Groves Rangers

Dear Team and Supporters

 

There will be training tonight 5.45pm at Upton Sports Centre (pitch 5) for an hour. Please can you make sure you arrive in time to warm up and bring a drink. A gentle reminder to those of you who haven’t paid pitch fees can you bring £20 (cheques payable to AFC Waverton)

 

The match on Sunday is away at Groves Rangers KO 2pm. Please be at Groves Social Club (the old Castrol Sports ground) off Chester Road in Whitby Ellesmere Port for 1.30pm at the latest for warm ups. If you don’t know the way please shout.

 

Can you please let one of us know if you are not available for selection please. At the moment we are only aware that Arsh can’t play due to injury.

 

Thanks

 

Simon Robin and Jason

Training and match

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Well done for yesterdays good performance against a strong Elton side. We learned a lot about ourselves and where some of our strengths and weaknesses lie during this tough encounter. We won’t come across a goalkeeper as good at that some sometime to come!

 

This Thursday there will be training at Upton from 5.45pm. Please be there promptly so we can make full use of the hour we have together. Thank you to those who have passed their pitch fees on to us. Those of you who haven’t yet done so can you bring it this week please?

 

Next Sunday we are away at Groves Rangers in Ellesmere Port. We don’t have details yet but will pass them on as soon we do.  Can you let us know if you are not available for selection for this game.

 

Simon, Jason and Robin

AFC Waverton Jets V Elton Sunday 4th September KO 1.30pm

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Thanks for the great turn out to training last night. It was an excellent session. There is a lot of work to do to form the new team but with the commitment and effort shown yesterday we have no doubt we can make some really big strides this season.

Our match on Sunday is against Elton. KO 1.30pm so please be there in full kit and a bottle of drink for 1pm at the very latest. Any help before 1pm to put up nets would be greatly appreciated. If you aren’t able to play this week and your name is on the list can you please let one of us know in advance.

The team is as follows:

Starting 11

Harry Maltby (GK)

Mark Goldthorpe (RB)

Phil Koutson (LB)

Christy Mageean (CH)

Christian Castle (CH)

Matthew Parkinson (CM)

Sam Rackham (CM)

Adam Carlile (RW)

Oliver Jenkins (LW)

Jack Bailey (CF)

Will McKenzie (CF)

Subs from

Callum Brunskill

Sam Bower

James Thompson

Phil Barlow

 

Thanks

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

 

 

 

Training tonight- Upton

Dear Team and Supporters,

There will be training tonight at Upton Sports Centre pitch 5 from 5.45pm. Can you aim to get there as promptly as you can to make sure we are warmed up and ready to get going from the start. Please bring your £20 cheques payable to AFC Waverton for the first 10 weeks pitch hire.

On Sunday we are at home in Waverton KO 1.30pm (be there from 1pm) Help with putting nets up would be greatly appreciated. Can you let us know as soon as possible if you are unavailable for selection this Sunday.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

RE: Training tonight

Dear Team and Supporters,

Excellent training session last night. Our next one will be Thursday 1^st September at Upton Sports Centre (pitch 5) Time 5.45-6.45pm. Astroturf trainers needed. Make sure you all bring drinks this time!! Please can you let us know if you are not able to attend.

There is a small fee for the pitch. To make things easier we will ask for an upfront payment of £20 to cover the first 10 weeks. Can you make cheques out to AFC Waverton please (and let Jason, Robin or Simon have them asap)

Our first match against Elton will kick off at 1.30pm at the village hall. Please be there in full kit for 1pm.  We will announce the squad for this match on Thursday evening (Friday morning at the latest) If you are not available for selection please let us know as soon as possible.

Thanks

Simon, Robin and Jason

 

Training tonight

Dear Team and Supporters,

There is a training session tonight 6.30-7.30pm at Waverton. Try to be there promptly so you can warm up before we start. Ground is hard so trainers might be best. Bring a drink because its gonna be a proper workout.

Simon

Training

Dear all

Sorry for the extra email. We have just had the date/time for our training pitch at Upton Sports Centre. We shall train through the autumn and winter at this venue. Our slot is Thursday 5.45-6.45 Pitch 5. There will be a small fee for the pitch but it will allow us to train all the way through winter. Can you all confirm (by email) whether you are able to attend each Thursday so we can work out the charge per player.

Many thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

The new Season is nearly upon us!

Dear everyone,

We hope everyone is enjoying their long summer holidays....and are getting fit and ready for the new football season!

We have our first fixture on Sunday 4^th September at home against Elton. KO time to be confirmed.

We are holding our first training session on Tuesday 23^rd August at Waverton Village Hall (6.30-7.30) can you let us know if you can’t make this please. We understand that some of you will still be on your hols.

Thanks

Simon, Jason and Robin

Friday's match

Dear Team and Supporters,

A number of you are on holiday this coming Friday. Thank you for letting us know. There are still one or two registration forms missing so can you please make sure you either bring them to the match (6pm Friday at Waverton Village Hall- KO 6.30pm) or post them to Simon as soon as possible.

Lilac Cottage

Fir Tree Lane

Littleton

Chester

CH3 7DN

 

Thanks

Simon & Robin

 

Match next friday

Dear Team and Supporters,

Thanks very much to those of you who managed to attend the training session last Saturday. For those of you who were unavailable we have arranged a friendly match against the U11’s this coming Friday at 6.30pm (Waverton Village Hall) Can you please be there for 6pm if possible to warm up and assist with putting up goals etc.

Some of you have been understandably concerned about the process we are having to go through in order to merge teams for next season. We can only reiterate what we have been asked to do by the Club....both the Rockets and Jets wouldn’t have had sufficient numbers for next year. Our options were limited if we were to ensure that as many boys stayed with AFC Waverton as possible and didn’t leave to join other teams...or possibly drop out of football altogether. The management team and club chairman have taken this process very seriously as we understand fully the implications of our actions. Ultimately we will have to make decisions on the squad composition based on a series of factors....strength in depth for each position, ability, loyalty, attitude and attendance at training/matches. We will aim to announce the squad as soon as possible over the next week.

To clarify we have 16 places available in the match squad and a further 4 places available for Associate Membership. Associate Members will be welcome to join all training sessions and will also have the opportunity to play in matches but not each week.

 

Simon & Robin

AFC Waverton Jets U12

 

Sorry...should have also said we aim to be finished by 11.30am at the latest.

AFC Waverton Jets U12

Dear Team and Supporters,

Thanks to those of you who have let us know you won’t be able to attend the training/trials session this coming Saturday 16^th July. If you can’t make it for whatever reason can you let us know in advance please.

The session will start at 10am (at Waverton Village Hall) We will need some help with putting up goals so we will be there from 9.30am. We will also need your club registration documents on the day....please don’t forget these because our team will need to be registered by the 18^th July.

The session will be supervised by Simon, Robin and Jason Roberts. Graham Frost the Club Chairman has also kindly offered to help out and advise.

We plan to do warm ups, a technical skills session and then have a match for at least 40 mins. Please bring boots and trainers just in case....along with drinks and a snack.

See you all there

Simon & Robin

Next Season

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

As you know we are currently in discussion with the Chairman of our club (Graham Frost) and the Rockets Coach (Jason Roberts) about the future of the U12 age grouping at AFC Waverton next season. At the moment both Rockets and Jets are under-staffed. Rockets have about 7/8 boys and we have about 12/13. This isn’t enough for the club to enter two teams into the league next season. Graham is very keen to ensure that all players, many of whom have been with the club for years, are able to continue to participate and remain with the club. To this end, we have been asked by the club to consider a full merger of the teams rather than us independently seeking additional players from elsewhere.

 

This could leave us with a large squad of players for next season- as many as 18-20 players. We are only allowed to register 16 in the league. Clearly this is a very challenging position to be in. Our team could continue and seek to recruit a few more players or, as is the club’s express wish, merge teams.

 

If we go ahead with the proposed merger we will need to choose a core squad of 16 players and offer Associate club membership (half price) to those players that don’t make the squad of 16. These players would take part in all training sessions and be substitutes at some or all of the games next season.

 

Clearly this is a really big decision for us but one that has to be made in the context of the wishes of players, parents and AFC Waverton as a whole. There is no easy solution so we are asking for your help and support in this process.

 

To move this forward, Robin, Jason and I will be holding two training sessions over the next few weeks. The first one will be on Saturday 16^th July (10am Waverton Village Hall) This is a chance for players, parents and supporters to meet, for an hour’s training session to take place and for an assessment to be made of the different strengths and weaknesses of the squad. An overall judgement will be made which will also include past commitment to training and matches.  Graham Frost will also be there to answer any questions or queries from the Club’s perspective.

 

Robin and I would be happy to talk to any members of the Jets and Supporters prior to the session if there are any concerns. If for any reason you are unable to attend this session please let us know asap. The date for the second session will be announced shortly.

 

Simon & Robin

Waverton Football Festival 18th June

Dear Team and Supporters,

We’ve not had the biggest of responses to our request for some help with the various activities at the Waverton Football Festival on the 18^th June. We do need to play some part in helping with parking, refreshments, putting up/taking down goals etc. It may be only an hour or two of time- certainly not an all day commitment.

If you can help will you let Jan Roberts know as soon as possible janroberts01@btinternet.com

Could you also confirm whether the boys can play- let Robin know asap.

Thanks

Simon & Robin

Waverton Football Festival 18th June

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

The Waverton Football Festival takes place on Saturday 18^th June and we plan to field a team again this year. Unfortunately I shall be away on that day but Robin is able to manage the team. I will send you all a flier with more details shortly. The format is 6/7 aside short games so we may be able to field one or two teams depending on numbers. Entry is £5 per player with a proportion of the profits going to  a football development programme at a Romanian orphanage as well as supporting the development of our own club.

Our playing slot will be 12.30pm to 1.30pm on the day however there will be some great games to watch from 9am t0 3pm. There will be food, raffles and a midday BBQ.

Can you please confirm availability as soon as possible.

Many thanks

Simon and Robin

End of Season get together

Dear Team and Supporters,

Sorry for the lack of communications in the past few weeks. No training this Wednesday.  Our season is now over but we are planning a final end of season get together in the next few weeks. This may take the form of a picnic at the park (Christleton) and a lads v dads/mums/brothers/sisters/dogs match!

We realise how busy the weekends get at this time of year so will try to sort out a date asap.

Another thing of note- as you know, our squad this year has been rather threadbare at times and Robin and I had already made the decision to try to recruit some new players over the summer. We have subsequently been approached by the Chairman of the Club (Graham Frost) and the Manager of Waverton Rockets (Andy Hodgeson) to see if we could accept up to 6 of their players next year. Andy is not able to run the team next year. We are meeting them shortly to talk about this in more detail. No firm decisions have been made at this stage. However if you have any concerns or comments please give Robin or I a ring. Clearly this is a very sensitive matter and I wouldn’t wish to proceed with this if the team and supporters weren’t fully supportive and behind our decision.

 

Thanks

Simon & Robin

NO TRAINING!!!

Dear all

Sorry- it appears that a rumour spread through school today that training wasn’t on....

I am therefore cancelling it tonight in case I turn up and find myself very lonely!

 

I will update you on the friendly match shortly.

Apologies for any confusion.

 

Simon

 

Training

Dear Team and Supporters,

There will be training at 6pm this evening at Waverton. We are planning one end of season friendly in the next few weeks (against Saughall Colts) and then that will be it until next season. We are looking to recruit more players over the close season so please can you let us know of any friends or acquaintances who may wish to join us next season.

 We would also like you all to put your heads together to have a think about our end of season “do”....Christy has suggested the assault course at Manley Mere. We can have a chat about it over the next couple of weeks perhaps.

Cheers

Simon & Robin

Vicars Cross V Waverton Jets

Dear Team and Supporters.

This Sunday we are away against Vicars Cross Dynamos. The match will kick off at 2pm and be on the playing fields off Thackery Drive. If you need directions can you please give either Robin or I a ring. Please meet there for 1.30pm.

Can you let us know if you can’t play this Sunday (we are already aware that Will and Sam R can’t)

Thanks

Simon & Robin

Groves match details

Dear Team and Supporters,

I don’t have the details for Sundays match yet (vs Vicars Cross) but I have been able to re-schedule the Groves Athletic match. The new date for this fixture is Wednesday 11^th May KO 6.15pm. The venue is Waverton village hall. Can you do your best to get there for 6 at the very latest. Robin will be managing the team so some help with putting up nets would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Simon

What a saga!

Dear Team and Supporters,

Thought you might like to have the latest update on our fixture congestion!

The Groves Athletic game will not happen this Thursday because there are no home pitches available. This Sunday will see us travel to Vicars Cross (KO time to be confirmed) I am currently trying to re-arrange the Groves match for either the 11^th or 12^th May. Will aim for a later KO to allow people to get home from work!

I can only apologies for any confusion or inconvenience.

Thanks

Simon

PS Please try to get to training this Wednesday 6pm prompt.

Match

Dear Team and Supporters,

Our next fixture is down as Thursday 5^th May at home against Groves Athletic. At the moment there are no home pitches available due to cup match’s so I have requested either a postponement until Sunday 8^th or to play away at Groves. I realise this is very short notice but could you all let me know provisionally whether you can play on Thursday if we have to? Clearly I prefer the Sunday option. If we can’t get a full team together we will cancel.

There will be training tomorrow evening 6pm at Waverton.

Thanks

Simon

Training this wednesday

Dear Team and Supporters,

We shall train this Wednesday 6-7pm at Waverton Village Hall. Our next match is against Groves Athletic on the 5^th May (at home)

Simon

 

 

Training this wednesday

Dear Team and Supporters,

There is a training session this Wednesday 6pm to 7pm. Robin will be leading it.

Thanks

Simon

 

 

 

I assume they mean the 8^th May (as the 5^th is a Thursday!) ...but that’s what’s currently on the website.

 

 

 

No match sunday

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

We now have a break in our fixture list until 5^th May when we play Groves at home. This can be a time to make the best of the spring weather to get out on your bikes, recover from a few injuries, do some running around and get even fitter. Practise and practise- seek to make some small improvements to your game between now and our next match.

 

Keep an eye on the email regarding training. I am away next Wednesday (13^th) but Robin may be able to run it...but this isn’t confirmed.

 

All the best

Simon

 

 

 

Training cancelled

Dear Team and Supporters,

Training this Wednesday is cancelled. Both Robin and I will struggle to get back from work in time.

I will let you know match details for Sunday when I have them.

Simon

 

 

 

Sundays match

Hi all,

Sundays match against Malpas is kicking off at 1pm. We are back at our spiritual home- Waverton Village Hall. Please be there for 12.30 warm ups.

Good luck!

Last time we had them beaten remember- let’s do a proper job this time!

Simon

 

 

 

Training

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

Training will be at Waverton this Wednesday from 5.45pm. Next week I am joining the Christleton Galactico’s on tour in Madrid so won’t be managing the boys this coming Sunday against Malpas. I have decided to seek an audience with Mr Mourinho whilst away so will come back full of new ideas and a couple of sound bites for parents and supporters.

 

Here’s one for a starter-

 

“And I think because of the passion of every English player and every English supporter, and every English journalist for the game, most of the game is played with passion, love for football and instinct, but in football you also have to think.” Jose Mourinho

It’s at home this Sunday -but need to confirm where “home” is and also KO time. Will come back to you shortly.

Let’s keep smiling

Simon

 

 

 

Sunday's match

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

Our match on Sunday is against JFC Boughton away at Bishops High School. KO at the earlier time of 12.30. Please can you get there for noon.

Thanks

Simon & Robin

 

 

 

Training at Waverton

Dear Team and Supporters,

Training tonight is 5.45pm at Waverton Village Hall. Our match on Sunday is away at JFC Boughton. I will forward details as soon as I have them.

See you there

Simon & Robin

 

 

 

 

Cup match

Dear Team and Supporters,

Robin and I were really pleased with the way we went about our business yesterday- we had a slow and ponderous start but we then woke up in time to make a real game of it. The Blacon coach made some really kind comments about the team- about how each time they play us we have improved. This bodes well for next season. We will need to recruit a few more players this summer as we have suffered in recent weeks with not having substitutes available (Blacon had 7 yesterday!)

 

This Wednesday will be the last training session at Upton. We will move back to Waverton on the grass after this. Robin will be leading this as I will be away with work. 5.45pm.

 

Next Sunday sees us at home (Christleton High School) against Vicars Cross in the Cup (KO 2pm) please be there for 1.30pm.

 

Thanks

Simon & Robin

 

 

Blacon Youth V Waverton Jets

Dear Team and Supporters,

Good training session last night....hopefully this will be a great platform for a fine performance against Blacon Youth this coming Sunday. We know how tough it is going to be....but let’s not lose the game before we turn up. Let’s be really positive after our victory last weekend.

KO will be 2pm at Blacon High School. Can you be there for 1.30pm if possible. Please let us know if you need a lift or will not be able to play.

Clean boots

 

Simon and Robin

 

 

FW: Blacon Youth V Waverton Jets

 

Dear Team and Supporters,

 

There will be training as usual this Wednesday 5.45pm -6.45pm Upton. The match on Sunday is against Blacon away. I haven’t heard from their manager yet so please assume it is a 2pm KO unless you hear otherwise. Venue will be communicated shortly. Can you please let us know if you can’t play this weekend. Its all hands to the pump!

 

 

Simon and Robin