15/08/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT August 15th 2026.
After 5 years of Allstars and hundreds and hundreds of children attending our sessions, the time has come to say a fond goodbye and thank everyone for their contribution.
As everyone who recently attended knew, I have accepted the opportunity to move to Florida and build Allstars USA through various avenues.
When I started 5 years ago, the goal of Allstars was clear, to support and develop children with football coaching, whether that be to progress into teams or just for sheer enjoyment.
I have lost count of how many of our Allstars have moved into teams over the years and some even into professional academies, but more importantly recognising those who started their footballing journey with us.
I am very proud to say today that Allstars surpassed my expectations, to now see so many children from years gone by, come to say hello or tell me how they have progressed is heartwarming and so rewarding.
I have to say a huge thank you to Liam, you came to us as a 14yr old volunteer and have dedicated every weekend to Allstars and shown amazing loyalty as well as growing as a coach and I wish you amazing success in your future pathway.
Kleon Bewley you have been there time and time again to support Allstars and a true friend to me also over the years and I want to thank you for always stepping in when the children demanded their sessions.
Over the past year we have had the privilege of supporting and developing Ava with her DOE award. Ava joined us in the middle age group and quickly progressed into the older group and showed immense talent and to no surprise to us, now plays academy football.
Lastly, I want to thank every single parent that dedicated their time to bring their children to Allstars. I know if it wasn’t for my parents supporting me and being a taxi service to take me here,there and everywhere, sometimes standing in the freezing cold week after week, then I wouldn’t have had the career I did and the same goes for your children. They cannot progress without your hard-work so that should never go unnoticed.
It has been a real joy and I look back with tremendous pride about what we all achieved together.
Thank you again for everyone who attended any of our sessions over the years and I wish everyone all the success in the future.
Chris
