NEWSLETTER
Issue No 61
3rd September 07
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Hi there.
Registration and First Training was held on the Heath on Saturday 1st Sept., and it looks as though this will be our busiest season to date.
We have big pitch sides at u11, u12, u13 and u14, then two sides at u10, three sides at u9, three sides at u8, perhaps two sides at u7 and one at u6. Add a gir’ls side getting going this year, and it adds up to some 16 teams.
The major problem this poses is how best to accommodate all the training and match play with our surface resources – and we think, hopefully, this will be adequately met by additional outside facilities at Wonersh, Bramley, Alfold and (to be confirmed) Peaslake.
I will try and give every squad an even attendance at Albury, but we must all be prepared to be flexible for training (venue and timings) and for matches.
I will attempt to issue a weekly website bulletin on Mon /Tues featuring match reports and also detailing everyone’s whereabouts for the forthcoming weekend, but I do need prior input from coaches confirming their activities.
For Saturday 8th September:
U14s play away at Broadbridge Heath.
U13s play away at Billingshust
U12s play away at Broadbridge Heath
u11s play at home (Albury Heath) to Dorkinians Kick off 9.30am
U10s train at 9am on Albury Heath – Sandy Lane pitch
U9s play friendlies Away at Chilworth Rangers
U8s train at 9am on Albury Heath – New Road pitch
U7s train at 10.30am on Albury Heath – New Road pitch
U6s train at 10.30am on Albury Heath – Pavilion pitch.
As a reminder to labeling of Albury pitches:
Pavilion pitch is nearest pavilion!
New Road pitch is nearest New Road, furthest from or opposite Pavilion pitch.
Sandy Lane pitch is the first pitch you pass on your left as you drive on to the Heath on Sandy Lane.
For teams in the Tadworth League, games will start (I think) on Sat 22 Sept, possibly 29th Sept.
There a lot more games than last season, as each division has increased in number.
A big thank you to Dominic Gill, Neil Marshall, John Duff and John Caley who have masterminded the erection of the new goals, and identifying the main pitch markings on the Heath.
I think you will agree the new goals do look very impressive, and we look forward to scoring plenty of goals into them this season.
New U6 Coach
We need a new U6 manager.
If you know of anybody who might suit this role, please can you pass their details on to me, thanks.
In the short interim period, I would be very grateful if Murray Farrant and the U7 department can field the new intake of U6s.
Chilworth Rangers
A new club has started up at Chilworth, and we can look forward to playing local derbies with them in the Tadworth League. Indeed, there are friendlies at U9 being played this Saturday.
Vacancy of ‘Chairman’; Election of Officers
All Eagles members are hereby invited to attend a special election meeting on Mon 17th Sept at 7.30, at the Albury Cricket Pavilion to vote concerning the ‘Election of Officers’ onto the sub-committee of Albury Cricket and Football Club, which is Albury Eagles FC Committee. After five years of excellent service, Sage Henson has now stepped down as Chair, so we need to elect a replacement.
Sage has been our Chair since the inception of Albury Eagles in January 2002, and on behalf of all the club, I would like to offer our thanks and appreciation for all his good deeds in that time.
Also, constitutionally, to confirm the appointments of Sarah Savage (Assistant Secretary), Nick Moldon (Kit Supremo) and John Caley (Grounds and Equipment)
A committee meeting will follow this meeting at 8pm.
Other officers standing for re-election are Tony Hern (Secretary), Lynne Smith (Treasurer), John Duff (Welfare Officer).
Trophies
The consignment delayed from Fun Day finally arrived late last week(!) – and are now in the safe care of each age manager.
A reminder of 2006-07 Trophy Awards……….
Under 6s
Top Scorer Isaac Farrant
Most Improved Freddie Esplen
Player’s Player Lois Edwards
Under 7s
Top Scorer Sam Moldon
Most Improved Oliver Etheridge
Player’s Player Sam Moldon
Under 8 Eagles
Top Scorer Jago Roberts
Most Improved Alfie Minto
Player’s Player Howard Blackbee
Under 8 Griffins
Top Scorer Will Melhuish
Most Improved Chris Rogers
Player’s Player Tom Schoen
Under 9 Eagles
Top Scorer John MacCoughlin
Most Improved Ned Hussey
Player’s Player Pearce McCarron
Under 9 Griffins
Top Scorer Louis O’Hanlon
Most Improved Dan Foulsham
Player’s Player Billy Tompkins
Under 10 Eagles
Top Scorer Oliver Stephens
Most Improved Geo Mackenzie
Player’sPlayer Harry Ford
Special Award Wil Onslow
Under 10 Griffins
Top Scorer Adam Clarke
Most Improved Joe Mapp
Player’s Player Jack Bewsey
Under 11s
Top Scorer Nathanael Farrant
Most Improved Tom Cantoni
Player’s Player David Hearns
Under 12s
Top Scorer Harry Good
Most Improved Tom Broughton
Player’s Player Will Walker
Under 13s
Top Scorer Dan Kelly
Most Improved James Ellenger
Player’s Player Zac Smith
The Golden Boot trophy was presented on Fun Day to the Top Scorer in the whole club, rewarding Oliver Stephens (U10s) with the fine achievement of netting 33 goals in matches last season.
Girls Football
We already have one or two girls playing in some of our junior squads, and we have now embarked upon the project of starting up Girls football at Albury. Richard Shill will mastermind this exercise, so all enquiries please to Richard on 01483 459349
Looking forward to a great season ahead ……….
Editor - Tony Hern
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