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Club: Clegwell FC
League: RFYL
Age: U10
Sponsors: Les English, DSO Facility & Flooring, BeEm Electrical

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19/10/2026

⚽ MATCH REPORT ⚽

It was a brilliant, hard-fought performance from the Clegwell Merlins against Chester le Street Amazons! Across two intense halves, the girls showed incredible progress, controlling the game for huge chunks and putting in a display that deserved so much more.

The major positive today was seeing just how far the girls have come in terms of their strength and competitiveness. They looked so much more comfortable battling for every 50/50, using their bodies, and pushing opponents off the ball. It was a massive step forward in their physical game!

As coaches, we’ve been working hard on building their confidence to get stuck in. We want them to know that in football, going in hard for a challenge is all part of the game—as long as the intent is always to win the ball, it's okay to make contact! Seeing them embrace that brave, assertive mindset was fantastic.

A massive congratulations to our Girl of the Game, Darcie! 🏆⭐
She was an absolute rock at the back all game, putting in a fearless defensive masterclass and breaking up attack after attack! 💪🧱

A special shoutout also goes to Summer, who over the last two weeks has shown a massive surge in both her ability and her confidence on the pitch. It’s so rewarding to see her thriving! 🌟

We keep building on these huge positive steps and look forward to the next one! Up the Merlins! 🦅⚽⚡

13/10/2026

🎉 OUR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON! 🎉

What an incredible Saturday performance from the Clegwell Merlins as we faced Brandon Community! After a couple of hard weeks, the girls put in a complete performance across both halves to earn a hugely deserved victory! 🦅⚡

From front to back, every single player showed fantastic desire and confidence on the ball. The work we’ve put into training over the last three weeks paid off massively—our girls used their bodies brilliantly to shield possession, push opponents off the ball, and get properly stuck in. They looked so composed with the extra time on the ball and were solid, physical, and relentless all game!

We threatened early in the first half and Ariah was so unlucky to be denied an absolute worldie of a goal! But the breakthrough came in the second half when Rhea battled hard, used her strength to move her defender off the ball, and finished brilliantly. Ariah then capped off another relentless, energetic performance with a thundering strike into the back of the net to secure the win! 💥⚽

At the other end of the pitch, it was a masterclass in defending! Huge praise goes to Cassie in goal, along with our rock-solid defensive duo of Lily and Darcie, who earned a brilliant clean sheet! Cassie stayed laser-focused throughout, Lily O showed fantastic leadership, keeping her team organised, and Darcie was nice and strong! 🧤🧱

There were standout moments right across the park:

• Summer was an absolute nuisance up front, using her body to frustrate the opposition defenders so much that they didn't know how to handle her!
• Megan constantly found space on the wing, battling hard and pressing relentless.
• JoJo grew massively in confidence, choosing to dribble round opponents with style rather than just clearing it.
• Lily S was calling confidently for the ball, keeping cool in possession and moving the ball well with her feet.
• Daizy put on a masterclass in pressing during the second half.

A massive congratulations to our Girl of the Game, Rhea! 🏆⭐
She was a step above all day—super strong, endlessly confident, and never stopped attacking with and without the ball. Her opening goal was the textbook definition of everything we’ve been working on in training! 👏🔥

09/10/2026

⚽ MATCH REPORT ⚽

Another real test of character for the Clegwell Merlins last weekend as we faced a tough Bishop Auckland Girls side. Despite the challenge, the girls put in an incredible effort across both halves and gave 100% right up until the final whistle.

It was a difficult match where, unlike previous weeks, we couldn't quite find that consolation goal to reward our hard work. A few of the girls were feeling a bit flatter than usual after the game, but every single one of them should hold their heads up high for the heart they showed on the pitch!

A huge congratulations to our Girl of the Game, Ariah! 🏆⭐ She was an absolute powerhouse throughout the match, putting in a relentless performance, battling for every ball, and leading by example when the team needed it most. 👏⚡

We dust ourselves off and keep building together. Up the Merlins! 🦅⚽⚡

27/09/2026

⚽ MATCH REPORT ⚽

A real test of grit and determination for the Clegwell Merlins yesterday against a very strong and physical Wearside Purple side! It was a tough, high-energy battle, but our girls showed unbelievable heart from start to finish.

Wearside didn't hold back, and with plenty of physical contact out on the pitch, our girls had to step up and stand their ground. Working on our strength and physical play in training paid off massively—our girls proved they aren't made of glass! They took the hits, pushed back, and got stuck into every challenge. It was fantastic to see the courage on display.

Even when the goals stacked up early, the girls refused to shrink or hide away. On days like yesterday, it would have been easy to drop their heads, but they kept fighting and were rewarded with three fantastic goals—a double from Charlotte and another brilliant strike from Rhea! On another day, that kind of attacking quality would have been enough to secure the win. 💥⚽

A massive congratulations to our Girl of the Game, Charlotte! 🏆⭐
Not only did she grab two great goals, but her continuous work rate, bravery, and leadership on the pitch inspired the whole team to keep driving forward against tough opposition. 👏⚡

Results aside, doing our absolute best and giving 100% matters so much more than the final scoreline. The biggest takeaway from today is learning to grow bigger, not smaller in the face of adversity—a lesson for the pitch and for everyday life. Every single girl showed incredible belief and bravery!

We keep building, keep getting stuck in, and move on to the next one! Up the Merlins! 🦅⚽⚡

19/09/2026

⚽ MATCH REPORT ⚽

A tough, physical game for the Clegwell Merlins today as we faced a very strong Washington Wildcats side. While the match didn't go our way, the character, heart, and spirit shown by every single girl on that pitch made us incredibly proud.

Washington were a well-drilled team who weren't afraid to use their physicality. It was a steep learning curve, but the massive positive from the day was that not a single girl dropped her head. They dug in, kept battling, and continued to work hard for each other right until the very end, getting their well-deserved reward with a brilliant goal from Rhea late in the second half! 👏⚽

A massive shoutout to our Girl of the Game, Cassie! 🏆⭐ Conceding goals is never easy, especially when you're the last line of defense in goal. After a tough first half, Cassie showed incredible bravery and resilience to pick herself up, get back out there, and keep trying her absolute best until the final whistle, making some fantastic saves along the way. Showing that kind of grit when things are tough is what true sportsmanship is all about. 🧤🧱

Days like today are all part of the journey. As coaches, we are already seeing each individual girl grow so much in ability and confidence. While matches like this are tough, we're using them as a valuable opportunity to build emotional resilience and turn challenges into steps forward. 💪

A huge thank you to all the parents and family members on the sidelines for your fantastic support throughout the match. Your loud cheers mean the world to the girls and keep them pushing forward. Be sure to remind them all how proud we are of the brilliant players—and young people—they are becoming! ❤️🦅

We dust ourselves off and go again! Up the Merlins! 🦅⚽⚡

12/09/2026

Match day took a backseat today so our girls could take on the Junior Great North Run! 🏃‍♀️

Huge congratulations to Cassie, Megan, Ariah, and every runner who crossed the finish line today. You've done yourselves and the Merlins proud! 🏆✨

05/09/2026

🔥 FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON! 🔥

What a way to kick off the new campaign! Clegwell Merlins took to the pitch against Roseberry Park Ravens today, and every single player showed incredible heart, grit, and skill from the very first blow of the whistle.

After going behind early on, the girls dug so deep, worked hard to come back, and battled for every ball—no one backed out or gave up! The perseverance paid off in the second half when Daizy found the back of the net after a fantastic assist from Charlotte.

One of the biggest wins of the day was our team's play style. All the hard work at training has paid off and the passing today was brilliant —moving the ball forward, sideways, and back. No one panicked on the ball; everyone stayed composed and made the effort to move into space to support each other. It was lovely to see!

A massive WELL DONE to all of our new girls who hit the ground running today and fitted right into the squad, as well as our returning players from last season for continuing their brilliant form! Every single player was amazing, making it a super tough call for the coaches, but a huge congratulations to Charlotte, who earned Girl of the Game for a brilliant performance (and that great assist)! 🏆⭐

Finally, a huge thank you to the parents on the sidelines! Hearing the loud cheers keeps the girls focused, confident, and driving forward, especially as the legs tire toward the end.

An amazing start and something brilliant to build on. On to the next one! Up the Merlins! 🦅⚽⚡

04/09/2026

⚽ Pre-Season Complete for Clegwell Merlins! ⚽

On Wednesday, the girls wrapped up their final pre-season training session! Our main focus was on sharp, accurate passing and working smoothly as a team. 🎯

⭐ Player of the Session: Summer!
Summer took home the award for her relentless hard work, positive attitude, and constantly giving 100% effort throughout the session. Fantastic work, Summer! 🌟

Pre-season is officially done—the hard work is in the bank, and we are fully ready for the season ahead! Up the Merlins! 🦅💪

28/08/2026

🔥 Back-to-Back Cracking Sessions for Clegwell Merlins! 🔥

The squad has been putting in serious shifts on the pitch over the last two weeks, pushing hard to level up our game!

🛡️ Week 1: Defending & Team Pressing
We focused on solid defensive structure and winning the ball back together as a unit.

Player of the Session: Megan! She was absolutely fearless, putting her body on the line and setting the tempo with her work rate. 🌟

💪 Week 2: Physicality & Ball Retention
This week was all about strength—using our bodies to shield the ball, staying composed under pressure, and holding off opposition.

Player of the Session: Cassie! She stayed locked in from minute one, showing fantastic focus and listening brilliantly to every detail. 🌟

Huge effort from every single player—the hard work is showing! Up the Merlins! ⚽🦅

09/08/2026

Clegwell Merlins Training Recap! ⚽

Great work from the squad during Wednesday’s football training session! We focused heavily on sharpening our passing and shooting drills, and the team brought fantastic energy to the pitch.

🌟 Player of the Session: A huge shoutout to Rhea! She earned Player of the Session for taking on everything she learned in the drills and putting it right into practice. Outstanding effort and application, Rhea! ⚽👏

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