The Team for Wednesdays Friendly against the Rothwell Town unders 12s is below, Kick off is at 6pm, please be there for 5:30 to warm up and organise the team. Match to be played at Langdale.

Jacob M
Michael
Oliver
Euan
Arnie
Kaden
Max
Kai
Harry C
Sam P
Sam M
Liam

training for the Charles Rice squad is on as normal, and the Squad for Sunday will be updated on Thursday morning.

Squads for season 2011 - 2012

The squads for the following season are as follows. We have 12 registered players for each squad which leaves us vulnerable to being unable to field a full 11, if kids are sick etc. Therefore we are going to Dual register a number of players to provide support across both leagues. These dual registered players need to be fully agreed but initially we are going to dual register all the coaches kids, this will also allow us to provide coaching support across the leagues.
Jacob M, Jacob B & Josh, have also said that they would love to help out if needed. All of which means we can be confident in getting two full teams together each week.

However we would still love to bring in a couple more players, so if you know of anyone who might want to join us ask them to come along to a training session.

Over the next week the coaches are attending the league meetings which will give us all the information we need. Once the holiday season is over and everyone is back to the excitement of normal working life we will get everyone together for a parents meeting (and a drink) to explain our plans in more details. Until then if you have any questions please call Stuart.

Charles Rice League
Robert
Dan
Ryan
Euan
Lewis
Charles
Dom
Rhys
Seb
Harry O
Alex
Seamus

Garforth League
Liam
Michael
Harry
Sam P
Arnie
Kaden
Kai
Ben
Oliver
Sam M
Max
Harrison

Team For Friendly Against Colton on Sunday 28th August

Jacob M
Michael
Harry C
Sam P
Sam M
Kai
Kaden
Arnie
Liam
Max
Harry O
Rhys
Alex

The match kicks off at 10:30 so please be there for 10:00 to give us time to warm up and sort out the team.
We are playing at out new home pitch which is:

Langdale, Pymont Drive, Woodlesford LS26 8WA

Parking isn’t great and the local residents get a bit upset so can you please make sure you don’t park in front of drives. It is possible to walk from Rothwell Town using the passage way at the back of the top pitch then straight down the road.

Summer Tour Review and Pictures

Firstly I would like to say a big thank you to John (Ralph's Dad) for sponsoring the tour, its a shame they couldnt join us, it was a big success.

Secondly, well done to Stuart who single handledly organised a fab weekend, not only did he organise the matches but also ensured we were all kept busy over the two days.

Day 1-
After an early start to the day we made good time to reach Rothwell (Kettering), where we played in our first ever 11 a side tournament. We played five matches in total, only winning one of the games, but were very unlucky not to get more out of the other games.
The early start probably took its toll towards the end of the tournament. The coaches though were very pleased with the quality the team showed, some good passing movements. It can be said there was some dubious decisions that seemed to favour the home teams rather than the team from up north.
Other than that we were made to feel very welcome by the hosts and hope to see them up our way next year.
In the evening we went bowling where fun was had by all, except the coach driver who was stuck in the toilet harrasing the local fire brigade.
It was a good day for the Etchells household, Dan was named our player of the tournament and Mike showed his pool skills by winning the dad's 'killer' pool game TWICE!! Brenda, he won at least £50 so expect a little treat from him.
Day 2 -
We paid a visit to Market Harborough where we played a game against their two under 11's team.
Again the coaches were very impressed with how the team played. Harborough FC give us a really good game, both teams were well matched and it was a very tight game until the last quarter of the game when we ended up winning the game 5 - 2. Everyone was excellent, imparticular Arnie and Euan were ouotstanding and were named as players of the match.
A special mention must go to Dom, who due his bravery in goal, picked up an ankle injury and had to go to hospital, thankfully no damage was done and he was able to join us on the coach for the trip back.
Again we were well looked after by the hosts and look forward to having them a rematch at some point next year.
In summary, the tour was a real success on and off the pitch, our aim next year is to take the team to Holland!

Summer Tour Itinerary

Satruday 20th August

7am - Coach leaves Rothwell Sports Centre
10am - Coach arrives at Rothwell Kettering
Tournament starts at 10am, but we are the last team to play to give us time to arrive
2pm - Tournament ends - coach leaves for hotel
2:15pm - Check in at hotel
Rockingham Road
Kettering
NN14 1QF
4:15pm - Coach leaves hotel for bowling
Rockingham Road
Kettering
NN16 9AW
5pm - 7pm - Bowling and Wimpy Meal for kids
7:15pm - arrive back at hotel

Sunday 21st August

9:45am - Coach leaves for Harborough Town

10:15am - Arrive at Harborough Town FC
Bowden's Park
Northampton Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9HF

10 30: - 12:00 - Friendly Match (es)

12:00 - 1pm - Buffet lunch with coaches and parents of Harborough Town

1pm - 3pm - Harborough Town Veterans vs Leicester All Stars

Further Information

Crisps, juice and water will be provided for kids on coach

The coach has a drinks machine so bring change

There is a toilet on the coach, we are not planning to stop on the way there.

Tournament has 8 teams, 2 groups of 4 teams - 11 aside

As per normal gala's there will be food available, but as we are not checking into the hotel until the afternoon you may want to bring a packed lunch

The rooms have been allocated and keys will be ready on arrival

We have booked two games of bowling for the kids and their siblings.

The meal is a Wimpy meal, choice of burger or nuggets

There is a Beefeater type restaurant near the hotel for parents

The friendlies against Harborough Town will be a mixture of 11 and 9 aside

Harborough Town Veterans vs Leicester All Stars is a charity match that we have been invited to stay and watch

Kids needs to be ready to play when we arrive in Kettering, as there won't be much time to change.

Can all kids bring their Rothwell Town Jackets and their new bags - If you haven't got one, you will be given one on Saturday.

Players need to bring both boots and football trainers.

Be aware that Rothwell Sports Centre do not allow overnight parking