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When Sunday Comes
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| Season
So Far |
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The waiting is over and the season has started.
11-a-side, bigger pitch, bigger goals, offside, etc. Am I enjoying
it? You bet I am.
We have now played five games and won 2, drawn 2,
lost 1, Scored 15 and conceded 10 leaving us in a healthy position
of sixth.
Despite losing the first game at Shrivenham, I felt that the
signs looked good. The new lads fitted in well and the lads were
generally adapting well to the changes, especially the offside rule.
Even though the lads were 4-1 down at half time, they showed
tremendous |
character to battle on in the second half, scoring one, conceding none and going
close on a few occasions that could have snatched a draw.
The second game against Shaw was even better. The
whole team improved and again they showed great character coming
from behind to earn a deserved draw.
Then came our first win against Stratton Youth,
scoring five without conceding. Some of the football was a joy to
watch.
And our final game in September was away to Ferndale, where we
picked up another point
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to give us an unbeaten run of three games.
In my opinion, the lads have adapted quicker than
I expected, and to have only lost one game in five is a solid start
which has given us a platform to build on. We are scoring goals
regularly, and from a number of players, which is encouraging.
If success is based on enjoyment and development,
then in my opinion, we will have a successful season.
Thank You.
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| Codes
of Conduct |
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The Codes of Conduct are documents that relate to
the manner in which Players, Parents and all Club Officials conduct
themselves while representing Purton Football Club.
These Codes of Conduct may seem unnecessary for children’s
football, but we believe that conduct and behaviour is just as
important as winning. We are not saying that we are happy in defeat if our conduct is good,
however, do we |
want to win at all costs? The answer is NO. We DO want
to win, but win playing good football and within the laws of the
game. We do not want to lose games because of our conduct.
Each game, players and supporters are judged and marked
accordingly by the opposition. These results are then forwarded to
the Swindon and District league. I feel just as much pride for good conduct as
winning. |
Several of these codes of conduct have been
completed and are currently available on the web site for Purton
Village.
Upon completion of these codes, and after a
review, these codes will be issued as a handbook to each and every
player.
So watch this space. |
| Football
Association Coca-Cola Soccer Star Challenge |
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As you may recall from the last newsletter, one
of the items was the Coca-Cola Star Awards.
The Soccer Star Challenge is a soccer coaching,
learning and assessment programme, for boys and girls aged 6-16
years.
The programme consists of practices and games to enable children
to learn essential soccer |
techniques, together with six simple
reliable tests.
Six grades or stars are available to be awarded
on the basis of the test scores of the child and the 'norms' for the
child at that age. Certificates and/or badges are awarded to reward
the children for their level of ability.
These tests include running with the ball, turning with
the ball, speed, |
dribbling, heading and shooting.
The tests will reflect the technical ability of
the players in these techniques, and set their own benchmarks to
improve upon.
It is my intention to do the first of these tests
in the up and coming weeks. I look forward to rewarding the lads for
their efforts. |