Sunday 4th Jan away at Croft

POSTPONED DUE TO FROZEN PITCH (minus 5 degrees what do you expect!)


We are away at Croft on Sunday 4th Jan.


Due to a conflicting event, the match has been put back to 2.30pm (meet at 2pm)



Team: Ewan (GK), Charlie, Samuel, Johan, James, Tom H, Arthur, Jay, Nicholas, Jonathan


Venue: Croft Sport Centre
Marlborough Lane, Old Town, Swindon SN3 1RA


Training re-starts on Monday 5th at Liden at 6.45pm.


As ever, please let us know if you are unavailable (or if things like birthday parties crop up, so we can try to work around them!)

Highworth 0 - 2 Wasps

Another good result today with a repeat 2-0 win at Highworth in the cold. A long range goal from Tom H and a well taken goal from Johan after a neat pass from Arthur made it 6 points from 2 games. Good defensive play and goalkeeping means another clean sheet.




Captain: James. Coaches' MoM: Tom H for a super goal and good passing.



Good points: some lovely passes (even if some of them didn't quite come off!), making better use of the sloping pitch than last week. Everyone is marking well.

Learning points: play until the ball is dead - everyone must keep playing until the ball is securely in the goalie's hands or the referee has given a corner or throw-in.

Wasps 2 - 0 Highworth

Well done today - a good win on a sloping pitch with a couple of boys missing through illness. Thanks to Jonathan for stepping in and for Martin for refereeing at short notice. After a frustrating first half where nothing quite worked, it came together in the second half when the passing starting to work resulting in Johan and Jonathan picking up goals. Tom H was unlucky a couple of times against an excellent Highworth goalie. We defended well, especially against several close-range free-kicks.


Captains MoM: Ewan for a clean sheet. Coaches MoM: Samuel for a very solid performance in defence



Good points - raising the game in the second half, trying to keep the passing game going.

Learning points - taking advantage of the slope, controlling the ball and passing confidently into space.

Last two matches of 2008

We have two matches before Christmas, both v Highworth. Subject to availability, everyone will play in at least one of the games. Highworth are currently bottom of the league with 2 points, but they do score a few goals. We hope to win both games if we perform as we have recently.


The Wanborough school pitch is wet and is being repaired over the holidays, so we have arranged to play both games away at Highworth.


Meet at Elms Rec, Highworth at 12.30 for 1.00pm kick off.


Sunday 14th:
Ewan (GK), Charlie, Samuel, Johan, Tom H, Tom S, Jay, Harry, Shay


Sunday 21st:
Jonathan (GK), Samuel, Johan, Tom H, Arthur, Will, James, Dominic, Nick



Training - last formal training session is Monday 15th.


Please let us know ASAP if you are unavailable.

No training Monday 8th

There is a fault with the floodlights at Liden, so no training on Monday.


We will let you know teams for the upcoming matches against Highworth ASAP.

Sunday 7th indoor mini-tournament

Change of plan for Sunday due to nasty weather and availability of opposition.


We have booked the indoor sports hall at New College and will play a mini 5-a-side tournament from 10-11 o'clock.


ALL players invited (and encouraged to come along). Coleview will be bringing a team.


Details:

Sunday 7 Dec, arrive 9.50 for 10 o'clock start, finish at 11.

New College sports hall - off Queen's Drive, turn into New College and follow the road round the back to the sports hall.

There are changing facilities available.

Wear match kit and trainers (non-marking soles).

Bring a drink and a snack.


Please let us know ASAP if you can/cannot come so we can plan the games.

Marlborough 3 -3 Wanborough

Another score draw against Marlborough. Goals from Tom H (2) and Johan could have won the match, but Marlborough came back from 1-3 down to draw 3-3. Well done to everyone playing in tough wintry conditions.


Coaches MoM: Johan. Captain's MoM: Jonathan.


Good points: scoring 3 goals away.
Learning points: defence - we must learn to defend a lead.

U10s Sun 30 Nov and Sun 7 Dec

Info below about upcoming matches, as usual please let us know if you are unavailable. Hopefully everyone is over the cold bugs, but I've named a first reserve for each match who may need to be called up in case of illness etc.


Could everyone check their boots before every match - studs should be securely screwed in and no sharp edges. Referees are starting to check such things and we want to avoid injury. Boots should be clean at the start of the match - parents, make the boys learn to clean their own boots after every match!!



Sunday 30th Away at Marlborough (league)


Confirmed: meet at 10.00 for 10.30 k.o.

Team: Jonathan (GK), George, Charlie, Sam, Johan, Tom H, Arthur, Jay, Tom S (Shay - first reserve)


Per Axel and Tony will be coaching on the day.


Marlborough play at Marlborough cricket ground postcode SN8 3HN, head out of Marlborough on A4 East, up the hill and turn right after the hospital, pitches are at the end of the track.



Sunday 7th Dec Home v Coleview (friendly)


Cancelled - see new post above

Sat 22nd

Sat 22nd Nov
Helen has arranged a friendly vs Cirencester (one of the lower league squads) We are at home 1000 meet for 1030 k.o.
Team: Ewan (GK), Shay (capt), Arthur, Harry, Dominic, Jay, James, Tom H
No match Sunday 23rd.


Result Wasps 7 - 1 Cirencester. Well done to everyone, and thanks to those who stepped in to cover illness. Goals from Samuel (3), James (2), Shay and George. Good points: good passing leading to lots of chances, strong tackling and blocking the ball, playing out of position. Learning points: failure to mark a throw in leading to the goal.

Wasps 1 - 3 Robins

Another great performance today (again!), we had lots of chances and most of the play. A couple of lucky breaks let Robins score 3 goals - we need to be just as good at taking our chances. Wasps' goal was another great passing goal. Three passes from a free-kick and the ball was in the net. We showed lots of determination to score at 2-1 down.


We have an developing reputation in our League for playing an effective passing game. Robin's manager congratulated Wasps on how well you pass the ball. Keep it up!


Good points: determination in last 15 minutes, passing well.
Learning points: being more alert to danger like substitutions and specialist throw-in takers, not being scared of being hit by the ball.
There is no longer any excuse for any player doing a foul throw-in!

MoM: captain's - Johan for passing and finding space (created the goal), coaches' - Samuel - another strong and brave midfield performance.

Sunday 16th home vs Robins and Next Friendly

Sun 16th Nov
vs Swindon Robins


Team: Jonathan(GK), Charlie (captain), George, Samuel, Johan, Jay, Tom H, Nicholas, James


Due to the condition of the school pitch we are playing away at Lawn Primary school (Cleeve Lawns) see map

Kick off at 10.00am. Meet at 9.30am at Lawn school.



Sat 22nd Nov

Helen has arranged a friendly vs Cirencester (one of the lower league squads)

Details to follow.

Team: Ewan (GK), Shay (capt), Arthur, Harry, Dominic, Jay, James, Tom H

Please let me know if you can't make either match


No match Sunday 23rd currently.

Shaw 3 - 1 Wasps

Another great performance today, despite the score. Everyone worked hard on a muddy pitch in cold driving rain. Our goal was the best of the season, straight from the training ground: Johan set up to shoot from a free-kick, but slid the ball past the wall to Sam who shot, and Jonathan pounced for the goal. At one point it looked like we might draw 2-2, but we couldn't quite finish and they scored on the break.


Good points: working hard and challenging for the ball, looking for passes, creating lots of chances.
Things to work on: looking up before shooting, taking control rather than watching the ball, not giving away possession from the kick-off!


MoM: Captain's - Jonathan, lots of effort resulting in a goal. Coach's - Charlie, strong defending and attacking play, excellent throw-ins!

Sunday 9th v Shaw A

We are away on Sunday vs Shaw A (2 points below us with a game in hand).

Team: Ewan (GK), Jonathan, Charlie, George, Samuel, Johan, Arthur, Tom
H, Shay, Will

Kick off at 2.30pm. Meet at 2pm at Chestnut Springs in Lydiard Milicent
see map

Helen is trying to arrange a friendly for the everyone else in the next
couple of weeks (hopefully avoiding Sat am)

Wasps 3 - 0 Ferndale

Another great performance today gave us our second win of the season and moved us into 6th place in the league table. On a very wet and muddy pitch everyone worked hard and tried to play proper football despite the conditions. We created a lot of chances Johan scored direct from a freekick, Tom H scored his seventh goal and Ferndale conceded an o.g.

Arthur was captain's MoM for some adventurous play, and Nicholas was Coaches' MoM for an impressive performance. Everyone should be proud of keeping a clean sheet with some strong defending and goalkeeping.

Sunday 2 Nov away to Ferndale

We have a league match on Sunday 2nd, away at Ferndale, meet at 11.30am for 12.00 kick off


(venue Ferndale School, see map - after parking walk through the alleyway to the pitches at the rear)


Team: Charlie, George, Tom H, Samuel (GK), Johan, Arthur, Jay, Nicholas, Harry.


Hopefully everyone is available.

18th and 19th October Results

Wasps 2 - 2 Ashton Keynes

Smashing goals from Arthur and Jay earned a draw in the friendly v AK. Well done to everyone, especially those playing out of their normal position for a change. Key learning points: players need to be patient in the tackle and not step in, and try to control the ball rather than trying to kick it away first time.



Wasps 2 - 4 Ramsbury

After literally giving away two goals early on, Wasps dug in and played some of their best football of the season against the league leaders. Everyone worked hard and should be proud of the performance today. A good strike from Tom plus perseverance in the goal-mouth from James gave us two deserved goals. The key learning point from this game is to give 100% concentration right from the kick-off. We also learned that we can kill-off the threat from danger players with strong marking and by defending properly.
Captains MoM Samuel: for hard work in midfield, Coaches Mom: James for his first goal and hard work in second half.

Sat 18 and Sun 19 October

Here are the teams for the matches next weekend (check below as we've made a few changes from previous email due to availability - a couple of players are in both matches - please let us know if there are any problems)



Saturday 18th HOME vs Ashton Keynes
Meet at 10.00am for 10.30 kick off


Shay, Tom S, Dominic, George, Jay, Arthur, Jonathan (GK)

(Unavailable: Harry, Will, Nicholas)

Sunday 19th HOME vs Ramsbury A (undefeated top of the league!)
Meet at 10.15am for 10.45 kick off


George, Charlie, Johan, Samuel, Tom H, James, Ewan (GK), Jonathan

Wasps 3 - 1 Cricklade

The boys had a great game against Cricklade today, winning 3-1. More importantly it was an impressive performance, lots of passing, challenging for the ball, tackling and not giving up on the ball. Goals for Johan (Captain's MoM), Arthur and Tom as a result of good passing and perseverance. Excellent goalkeeping and defence (including Coaches MoM George). Everyone made a valuable contribution to our first 3 points of the season - well done.

Saturday 18 October home vs AK

The return Ashton Keynes friendly match is confirmed for Saturday 18th October at home.


Team: Shay, Tom S, Dominic, Nicholas , Harry, Will, Jay, George, Jonathon


Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 kick off at Wanborough School, match kit. Please let Helen know if unavailable.

Sunday 12th home vs Cricklade

New fixture. 10.30 kick off at home to Cricklade on Sunday 12th October.

Team: Charlie, George, Tom H, Jonathan, Ewan, Samuel, Johan, Arthur, Jay, James

This is a league match brought forward from December while the weather is OK.

Stratton Youth 2 - 2 Wasps

Wasps worked hard today to earn a point. We created lots of chances, defended well and challenged hard in midfield. Well done to Tom (Captain's MoM) for 2 goals and Johan (Coaches MoM). If we can convert all the goal chances into gaols we will win lots of matches like this!

Ashton Keynes 2 - 7 Wasps

Wasps worked hard and played some great football to beat Ashton Keynes in a friendly. Ewan played well in goal, Tom and Dom were strong in defence. The midfield challenged well for the ball and managed to get some passes going. Nick, Jay and James all took their opportunities to score a goal. Arthur ran well with the ball and used space cleverly to score 4 goals, 2 from outside of the box. Well done!!

Wasps 0 - 6 Wotton Bassett

Well done to Charlie (Captain's MoM) and Arthur (Coaches MoM) for their performances today. Special mention also to Jonathan in goal. All three showed good determination and challenged for the ball.

We were undone by a 15 minute spell when we went to sleep and let them score 4 quick goals. In a better second half, we only lost one goal.

Sat 4th and Sun 5th October

Details below of matches for weekend of 4th/5th. The team selection is based around players' availability and partly designed to provide a full match to the newer/developing players without worrying about league points. We only have 8 players in each match, so we need to know if there are any problems so we can switch things around if necessary.

Saturday 4th (Friendly)

Away to Ashton Keynes (meet at 10 am for 10.30 ko, High Road Playing Fields, Ashton Keynes)

Shay, Jay, Tom S, Dominic, Nicholas, James, Ewan (GK) Arthur

Sunday 5th (League match)

Away to Stratton Youth (meet at 11.30 am for 12.00 ko, Deer Park School, Cirencester)

Will, Samuel, Jonathan (GK), Harry, George, Charlie, Sam, Tom H, Johan

U10 match 28th Sept

We are at home to Wootton Bassett (meet at 10.15 for 10.45 ko at the school).

Due to cub camp, we are missing 6 players (plus a possible injury), so the team will be (Tony/Simon managing):

Biggs, James
Bunce, Dominic
Chevis, Charlie
Frederick, Jay
Head, Tom
Hook, Jonathan (GK)
Hynes, Shay
Loubser, Nicholas
Smith, Arthur
Witts, William

Full smart match kit please.

Thanks

Sunday Results

CUP: Hungerford 5 -2 Wanborough

This was a not a bad result against a team in the league above us. Well done to Johan for scoring two goals, and to Nick and James playing their first proper matches for the team. Now we can concentrate on the league!

FRIENDLY: Wanborough 1 - 5 Cirencester

Another exciting match against a good team. The 7-man Wanborough team put on a tough display in the heat against an 11-man Cirencester squad.
After losing a couple of easy goals early on, the Wasps drew the second half 1-1 with a goal from JAY and great goalkeeping by Jonathan. Tom S and Will both played their best matches to date.

Reminder: Training Monday from 6.45 pm at Liden.
Details of match on Sunday 28th to follow - everyone not at cub camp required!

Sunday 21 and 28 September

Important info below about the next two Sundays. Please let us know as soon as possible if this causes a problem for anyone

Sunday 21st

This Sunday is a Cup match, we are away to Hungerford 'A' (Per Axel will be managing).

We have also arranged a match against Cirencester at home (Simon/Tony managing).

The squad has been split in two as below, so everyone will have nearly a full game and get some good match experience either in a cup match or against a good league team.

CUP Away v Hungerford
Meet at 10.00 am for 10.30 kick off (time and venue yet to be confirmed by Hungerford).

Chapman, Ewan (GK)
Biggs, James
Chevis, Charlie
Hawkins, George
Hynes, Shay
Loubser, Nicholas
Head, Tom
Warensjo, Johan

HOME v Cirencester
Meet at 12.00 for 12.30 kick off (at Wanborough Primary School).

Hook, Jonathan (GK)
Bunce, Dominic
Frederick, Jay
Freeman, Harry
Smith, Tom
Witts, William
James, Samuel
Smith, Arthur

Sunday 28th

We are at home to Wootton Bassett (10.45 ko).

Due to cub camp, we are missing 6 players, so the team will be (Tony/Per Axel managing):

Biggs, James
Bunce, Dominic
Chevis, Charlie
Frederick, Jay
Head, Tom
Hook, Jonathan (GK)
Hynes, Shay
Loubser, Nicholas
Smith, Arthur
Witts, William

Full smart match kit for all matches. Thanks.

Wanborough 3 v 3 Ferndale Rodbourne

An exciting match saw Wanborough U10s go ahead with two goals from Tom Head. The first goal was the result of three great passes following a throw-in. The second goal was pure "route one" with Tom on the end of a powerful goal kick from Ewan. A strong start to the second half by Ferndale saw them go ahead to 3-2, before Samuel equalised in the last few minutes.

Good points: some fantastic passing leading to some goals and lots of scoring chances. Everyone was more aggressive and kept going right to the end.

Improvements: midfielders need to make sure they support the defence. We need to attack the ball in the opponents' box at corners.

Captains MoM: Tom H for 2 goals and a couple of near-misses.
Coaches MoM: Charlie for playing superbly at right back (working well with George) and pushing forward at the right times

U10s Match on Sunday 14th

This week's team will be:
Ewan(GK), Samuel, Harry, Charlie, George, Jay, Tom H, Jonathon, Arthur
Kick-off is 11.45am at home vs Ferndale. Meet at 11.30.
The match will be at Hooper's Field assuming no more rain!

U10s Training at Liden

Due to the fading light and wet pitches, we will be training at Liden from Monday 15th September. Training is 7pm - 8pm prompt.
There will be 15 minutes of warm-up/fitness training from 6.45pm and we would encourage everyone to come at this time.
Please wear the new training kit plus astro-turf type trainers, and long shorts/tracksuit trousers to prevent grazed knees.

Liden School is just off Liden Drive, SN3 6EX

Sunday 14th

We are due to play at home on Sunday. The school pitch is unplayable. We are looking for alternatives and will let you know as soon as possible.

No match Weds 10/9

Note that the mid-week match scheduled for Weds 10/9 has been rearranged for November. The up-to-date fixture list is available on the U10 webpage.

Sunday 7 Sept CANCELLED

Unfortunately Croft have cancelled our first match on Sunday due to a wet pitch.

We will let you know when this gets re-arranged.

Training at the Rec from 6.45 on Monday (whatever the weather!)

Match on Sunday

The first match of the season is away to Croft. Kick-off is 10am so can we meet at 9:30am please at Croft Sports Centre (by the Marriott).

The team this week will be:

Ewan(GK)
Samuel
Johan
Charlie
George
Jay
Harry
Jonathon
Arthur

Any problems please let Helen know asap.

Training on Monday at the Rec 6:45 - 8pm.

Meadowcroft Friendly

For those who are able to play tomorrow - these are the directions to
Meadowcroft.

From Arkells brewery - go down Beechcroft towards the Moonrakers and
take the first left at the mini roundabout into Meadowcroft. Follow road
round and turn right into Addison Crescent. There is a car park.

Please wear black shorts and black socks. We will bring the new match tops.

Monday Training and Friendly

U10s training on Monday 1 Sept will start at 6.30pm at the Rec.

We hope to play a friendly against the U9s to give both teams some match
practice from 7pm. Training will finish at 8pm.

Please wear black shorts/socks if possible and we will provide tops/bibs
(we are expecting the training kit shortly)

We will be giving out the new match kit on Monday.

Simon

No friendly on Weds

Unfortunately we didn't have enough players available for the friendly
on Weds. We will try to rearrange for a later date.

Bank holiday training

For those around, we will be training on Bank Holiday Monday from 9.30
to 11.00 at the Rec.

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