Well done to the boys today, what a great effort and an exciting way to win the game! And a lovely goal from Ben as well. I was worn out myself by the end of the penalty shoot-out! Please give them all a pat on the back from me, and tell them we expect the same every week!

As I mentioned, from this Wednesday we will take the squad for training separarely from the soccer school, so it would be great to get as many of them there as possible on Wednesdays. We haven't got a venue for any extra training at the moment, but I will look into the possibility of getting an indoor venue once or twice over the winter if there is enough interest.

If any parents feel they could offer any help - for example with fund-raising, taking flyers round to schools, writing match reports for our website, or organising social events, please let us know!

Finally, myself and my boys went to watch Tintwistle adults team play in a cup game at the astro-turf pitch on Saturday afternoon, and it was very entertaining. Tintwistle played some great football and won 9-1! We had a kick around ourselves before and after the game. They will be playing there most Saturdays for the next few months - try to get along if you get a chance!

Cheer, John

p.s. I will collect in any of those Christmas challenges next Sunday - so try to do as much as you can of it if you get a chance!