Long Melford FC Colts News

Long Melford Football Club

NOTICE TO ALL LMFC COLTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM DAVE KING (04 March, 2008)

Our next Committee Meeting is to be held on Thursday 6th March 2008 starting at 8pm at Long Melford F.C.

Dave

NOTICE TO ALL LMFC COLTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM DAVE KING (25 January, 2008)

Our next Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 7th February 2008 at The Clubhouse - 8.00pm start.

See you all there

Dave

NOTICE TO ALL LMFC COLTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM DAVE KING (28 November, 2007)

Our next Colts Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday 6th December 2007 at Long Melford F.C.Clubhouse - 8.00pm start.

Thank you

Dave

LAST NIGHT'S FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND BONFIRE PARTY A GREAT SUCCESS (06 November, 2007)

Last night's Fireworks/Bonfire Party down at the Club was a great success. A big crowd watched a superb display of fireworks and a massive fire.

Dave King would like to thank everyone for coming and to everyone for bring so many lovely fireworks. Dave would also like to thank Tim Bell and Malcolm Atkin for attending to the huge fire and to Phil Lavery and Dan Atkin for their hard work in helping Dave light the hundreds of fireworks.

LMFC COLTS NEWS BULLETIN FROM CHAIRMAN DAVE KING (October 29, 2007)

Could all Teams/Players that did not attend last week's Photo Shoot please be at the Club for 7pm this coming Thursday (1st November 2007).We have arranged for the Photographer to be there to take the remaining photos.

Notice to all Colts Committee members - Our Next Committee Meeting is arranged for Thursday 8th November 2007 at Long Melford F.C. - 8.00pm start.

We have arranged another Work Party this Saturday 3rd November 2007 starting at 9.30am down at the Football Club to continue to clear the hedging/conifer trees on the additional piece of land to the rear of the main pitch which we have now secured from Bernie for another Mini Soccer/training pitch.

We welcome all parents, friends and families who could spare an hour or two. Time to dust down that old saw that is hanging up at the back of your shed !!!

Thank you,

Dave King

COLTS COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDER FROM CHAIRMAN DAVE KING (October 01, 2007)

A reminder to all Colts Committee members that the next Committee meeting is to be held this Thursday 4th October, starting at 8pm at Long Melford FC Clubhouse.

All new members are most welcome to join our merry band of Committee lads and lasses.

Dave King ~ LMFC Colts Chairman

PAUL GRAINGER PASSES ON BEST WISHES TO ALL COLTS SIDES FOR SUNDAY (September 07, 2007)

I would just like to take this chance to wish all the managers and players in the youth section the very best of luck for the new season. Hopefully, I will get a chance to see all of the teams at some point in the season.

It looks like an exciting year ahead, with an under 16 team in the Alliance and the new girls team, as well as the many other teams at various ages.

Here�s hoping you all open your seasons with wins on Sunday.

Paul Grainger ~ Joint Manager, LMFC First Team

ANOTHER BIG STEP FORWARD FOR LONG MELFORD FC ON SUNDAY (September 06, 2007)

Sunday sees Long Melford make another big step in football when their first ever Girls team play their first ever match at Stoneylands. The Under 16's Girls ,led by Phil Grindrod and Andy Long, take on Waveney Herons on the main pitch with a 11am kick off scheduled.

LMFC Colts Chairman Dave King said earlier today:

"On behalf of everyone associated with Long Melford Colts and the Main Club, we would like to wish Phil, Andy, the girls and their families the best of luck for the season and hope they have many enjoyable and successful times at Stoneylands."

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE MUST TRAVEL TO STANWAY WITHOUT TWO KEY PLAYERS (September 06, 2007)

Dave King has two of his influential players missing for the first game of the season at Stanway Rovers on Sunday (2pm kick off). Captain Jack Howard (suspended) and Tommy Perry (holiday) will not be available.

Squad to face Stanway Rovers on Sunday :

Luke Hounsell, Adam Hunt, Anthony Fernandez (captain), Ben Hyett, Thomas Bigg, Adam King, Ricky Cook, Joe Boreham, Josh Martin, Lewis Cawtheray, George Katama, Myles Clark, George Laflin

COACHING FROM TONY FRENCH HELPS UNDER 10'S PREPARE FOR NEW SEASON (August 16, 2007)

One month on from the start of pre-season training and only positives to report. Tim Jackson�s training sessions have introduced, developed and enhanced the easy, relaxed passing style the boys have developed over the past two years and the football they are consistently playing is truly a joy to behold.

The boys are displaying a new focused attitude in training sessions which I believe is also largely due to Tony French's involvement. Having a bona-fide sporting hero make time for taking groups during training has had a hugely positive effect and from watching these sessions the change in the boys attitude is evident.

Peter Kerruish is continuing his good work with the goalkeepers, the level of enthusiasm and the intelligent drills that Peter uses has seen the keepers command their areas during games whilst putting opposing forwards off their game.

We would like to welcome to the club our new players, Ben Haughton, Christian Readings, Harrison Fernandez, Joe Gibson, Rhys Shulver and Sebastian Hawkins.

PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY REPORT

Once again the quality of football on display from Melford was stunning in these two games, the interplay and the quality and vision of passing far outstripping the wildest expectations of the supporters and Management/Coaching staff.

Cornard Dynamos U10s Blues v LMFC U10s Blues

Cornard started the match with a battering ram approach pouring men forward and pursuing the ball with tough tackling and aggressive challenges. Melford weathered the storm well with James Jackson following on from last year�s performances with another calm display at sweeper. Tyler French produced a goal of quality to break the deadlock, nutsing the keeper with his left (wrong) foot after a good run. Cornard equalised with a flukey punt that span over Joel Walters Smith in the Melford goal.

Melford looked nervous after the break and Cornard added two unanswered goals to go 3-1 up.Good teamwork came to the fore at this point with the players calming one another down, this had an immediate effect with Melford relaxing and putting together their passes. The game swung towards Melford and the chances started to come. Tom Mason converted a corner from Tyler French beating the advancing keeper, 3-2. Good work from the Cornard keeper to beat out a shot which Tyler French collected and crossed back in to the danger area, then followed a goalmouth scramble, which Haydn Taylor ended with a well-taken shot, 3-3.

Melford were keeping the ball well and the Cornard players started to look very tired. The game looked one sided at the end, 3-3 being the final result, with most spectators agreeing an extra five minutes play may well have seen Melford beating a now rattled looking Cornard.

Cornard Dynamos U10s Reds v LMFC U10s Reds

Melford started strongly with Tyler French moving in to centre Midfield to cover for holiday absentees, Tyler opened the scoring for Melford with a well taken one-on-one. Christian Readings playing in his first 7 aside game showing superb control playing simple yet flawless football giving the easy ball and moving to collect the return pass ensuring the game was played deep in the Cornard half. William Helms made a strong run from centre back collecting a one two from Haydn Taylor and blasting it left footed in to the top corner, 0-2.

The game continued in the second half quite one sided with Melford playing neat passing football, further goals from Joe Gibson (scoring on his debut) and Ben Kemsley put Melford 4-0 up. Sebastian Hawkins proved to be a massive thorn in Cornard's side with strong running and effective tackling. Cornard showed excellent spirit coming back to score two late goals.

Mike & Adam

EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FIXTURES RELEASED - UNDER 16'S BEGIN WITH TRIP TO STANWAY (August 15, 2007)

Dave King's Under 16's side will begin life in the Eastern Junior Alliance (Northern Section) with a trip to Stanways Rovers on Sunday 9 September 2007. Their first home match will be against Newmarket Town on Sunday 16 September.

Confirmation of the Long Melford Under 16's Alliance first four fixtures:

Sunday 9 September ~ Stanway Rovers (away)

Sunday 16 September ~ Newmarket Town (home)

Sunday 23 September ~ Whitton United (away)

Sunday 30 September ~ Melton St Audrys (home)

The Under 16's will then travel to Ware on Sunday 7 October to compete in the Chairmans Cup and in the same competition they also entertain Billericay Town and Canvey Island.

UNDER 10'S UPDATE FROM MANAGER MIKE HELMS (July 18, 2007)

The Under 10's began training at Cordel Place on Saturday 14th July. Training will be at Bernies Pitch from 09:30 till 11:00 Saturday mornings from 21st July.

Mike Helms and Adam Coleman are delighted to announce new additions to the coaching team. Joining the goalkeeping coach Petre Keruish on the coaching staff are Tony French and Tim Jackson, we have also had interest shown by a couple of other Long Melford first team players willing to come and take a small group for some specialist skills training.

Considering it was the first session of the new season it was a really good turn out with 20 players showing up. It was an excellent session with Adam Coleman and the coaches Tony French and Tim Jackson working with the players in smaller groups on a rotation basis. The boys showed a great level of enthusiasim and are clearly glad to be back.

LMFC COLTS UPDATE - UNDER 16'S BEGIN TRAINING & STREET FAIR DISPLAY (July 17, 2007)

The Long Melford Under 16's Eastern Junior Alliance squad begin pre-season training at Stoneylands this Thursday (19 July) - 6.15pm to 7.45pm. After this week, they will train twice a week - every Tuesday (fitness training, 6.15pm to 7.30pm) and Thursday (6.15pm to 7.45pm).

Manager Dave King is delighted to announce that Dave Boreham has agreed to be his assistant for the coming season. They will team up for the second time - The two friends ran the team together for several seasons before Dave's son Joe was signed by Ipswich Town at the age of 12. Joe has now been released by Ipswich and after a spell at Cornard, has decided to come back to Melford.

Meanwhile, the Colts are to have a display at the Long Melford Street Fair this Saturday (21 July) - 6.00pm to 10.00pm. As well as a display of photographs, merchandise, sponsors information etc, there will be a speed gun to see how fast you can kick a football. Prizes will be given to under 10's, under 14's and under 15's+. The stall will be close to the Cock & Bell Pub!.

Any help to man the stall would be appreciated. Please call Dave King on 07974251150 if you can help.

UNDER 14'S PICTURED WITH THEIR WINNERS' MEDALS & TROPHIES (July 03, 2007)

Pictured above is the 2006/07 season's Long Melford Under 14's with the trophy and winners' medals they won at the recent Gosfield School 6-a-side tournament. Well done to Tim Bell and his team from everybody at the club.

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE TRIALS A GREAT SUCCESS (July 01, 2007)

Dave King's Under 16's Alliance campaign took a big step forward yesterday, as their second session of trials at Long Melford Primary School took place.

Thirteen members of last season's squad attended the trials, along with three new very talented lads who have said they are ready to commit to the new season.

Midfielder George Katama, who played for Sicklesmere last season, showed everyone yesterday what terrific pace he has.

It was also great to welcome back Joe Boreham to the club after spells at Ipswich Town and Cornard. Joe will be a great asset to the team with his 100% commitment in the centre of midfield.

Jamie Bell (our Under 15's captain) was asked to come along to the trials by Dave, and he did not look out of place with his good technique and strength.

There was also great news for the lads off the pitch yesterday, when Jim Walker agreed to once again sponsor the team for the new season. Captain Jack Howard and Manager Dave King, on behalf of all the lads, would like to thank Jim for his continued support.

COLTS TEAMS ENJOY TOURNAMENT SUCCESS (June 29, 2007)

Several of our Colts teams have recorded impressive victories in tournaments held over the past few weeks.

Firstly Tim Bell's under 14's won the ever popular Gosfield Tournament earlier this month and Steve Day's under 10's won the St Edmunds Tournament at Colchester last weekend.

Adam Coleman's under 9's have reached the semi finals in their appearances at the Stanway and Colchester Athletic Tournaments.

Steve Gate's under 11's Reds and Tim Bell's under 14's reached the semi final in their age groups at last weekends St Edmunds Tournament and Mick Spurway's under 11's Blues reached the semi final in the Colchester Athletic Tournament recently.

Well done to all the teams from everybody at the club.

Meanwhile, Dave King's Under 16's have entered the Haverhill Rovers 5-a-side tournament on 15 July 2007.

COLTS OFFICIALS TO MAKE PRESENTATION TO PARISH COUNCIL (June 20, 2007)

Long Melford FC Colts officials will make a presentation to the Long Melford Parish Council at next month's meeting.

Chairman Dave King and Secretary Tim Bell will bring the Council members up to date on what is going on within the Youth section at Long Melford FC, and hope to encourage the Council to get involved.

The meeting is scheduled for 17 July 2007, with a 7.30pm start at the Long Melford Library/United Reform Church on Hall Street (pictured above).

ALLIANCE OFFICIALS IMPRESSED WITH STONEYLANDS FACILITIES (June 20, 2007)

The Eastern Junior Alliance officials who visited Stoneylands last night stated how impressed they were with the club's facilities.

The Alliance officials visited Stoneylands to meet with the Under 16's manager Dave King, captain Jack Howard and our club officials ahead of the new season.

The Under 16's are entering the Northern Section of the Alliance for the first time in 2007/08 and last night was an opportunity for an informal chat with the league officials , and for the officals to have to a look around the ground.

Alliance Secretary Richard Coleman said he was thoroughly impressed with our facilities, and passed on his praise to all concerned.

LONG MELFORD FC COLTS TO RUN 15 TEAMS FOR NEW SEASON (June 19, 2007)

Long Melford FC Colts will be running 15 teams for the 2007/08 season, beginning at Under 8s level up to Trevor Warren's Under 18's team - who play in the Ridgeons Youth League South Division. The club also runs a Saturday Soccer School under the guidance of Mark Roberts.

For the first time this season the Colts will be running a Girls team. Phil Grindrod is their manager, and the team will compete in the Under 16's division of the Suffolk Girls League.

The remainder of the Colts teams will, as last season, compete in the Colchester & District Youth League. The exception is of course Dave King's Under 16's team who, after a successful 2006/07 in which they finished 3rd in the highly competitive Under 15's A League, have been accepted into the Eastern Junior Alliance. They will compete in the Northern Section against the likes of Heybridge Swifts and Newmarket Town, and all concerned are relishing the prospect of testing themselves at a higher level.

ALLIANCE OFFICIALS TO VISIT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW (June 18, 2007)

The Chairman and Secretary of the Eastern Junior Alliance will visit Stoneylands tomorrow night (Tuesday 19 June) at 7.30pm. This will be an informal visit in order meet members of our Under 16's setup.

The Under 16's, managed by Dave King, will be competing in the Northern Section of the Eastern Junior Alliance for 2007/08. Last season they played in the Colchester & District Youth League ,but last month had their application to join the Alliance approved.

Tomorrow night the Alliance officials will meet Dave and the Under 16's captain, Jack Howard, as well as our club officials.

DATE SET FOR UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE SQUAD TRIALS (June 05, 2007)

Two dates have been arranged for the Under 16's trials as they look to strengthen ahead of their 2007/08 Eastern Junior Alliance campaign.

The trials will take place on the following dates:

Saturday 23 June 2007 (10am-12 noon)

Venue : Long Melford Primary School , Cordell Road (the road behind The Bull Hotel)

Saturday 30 June 2007 (10am-12 noon)

Venue : Long Melford Primary School, Cordell Road

All new players who feel they can play at this level are very welcome to come along.

For further information please call Dave King on 07974251150

NEXT SEASON'S UNDER 16'S PREPARE FOR ALLIANCE CAMPAIGN (May 30, 2007)

It has been confirmed that Dave King's Long Melford Under 16's side (last season's Under 15's Blues) have been accepted to compete in the Eastern Junior Alliance League (Northern Section) for the new 2007/08 season.

The Eastern Junior Alliance arguably provides the best standard of football excellence outside of youth teams representing the Coca Cola League Football League clubs. All of the teams competing in this league are drawn from the senior clubs in Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Hertfordshire,London and Middlesex and who wish to provide their youth players with probably the highest standard of football available in the South East.

It will therefore be a tough step up from the Colchester & District League for Dave and his squad, but after such a successful 2006/07 season there is every reason to believe they can thrive at a higher level.

The Under 16's will enter a league made up of the following teams:-

Brantham Athletic

Heybridge Swifts

Melton St Audrys

Needham Market

Newmarket Town

Stanway Rovers

Whitton United

Woodbridge Town

Dave will be having trials in order to establish his squad for the new season, if anybody is interested in joining please contact him on 07974251150 or email kingarchitectural@yahoo.co.uk.