16/08/2026
Redlands FC — 2026
What a season. 🤪
I think we managed to fit about 5–10 seasons’ worth of adversity into one! But looking back, I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved.
After moving players on, bringing players in and developing a young squad throughout the season, I genuinely believe we had a team capable of competing with and beating the top sides. We just gave away too many draws in games where, based on our performances, we should have taken all three points.
Ultimately, we needed to be more clinical in both boxes.
There were plenty of positives, particularly the opportunities given to young players — including one player who was playing community U16 football last season making his First Team debut. That’s something I’m really proud of.
The club also needed a significant culture shift. Standards needed to be raised, and that happened. Credit has to go to everyone involved — players, staff and the people behind the scenes at the club — for embracing that challenge and helping move things forward.
Personally, I’ve grown massively as both a coach and a person this season. There are lessons I’ll take with me for the rest of my coaching career and, more importantly, into life.
A challenging season, but one I’m grateful for.
Onwards and upwards. ⚽️💙
