07/06/2026
⚽️🏆 TOURNAMENT ROUND UP 🏆⚽️
Where do I start?
This weekend marked our first outing as a complete football school/club, and I honestly couldn’t be prouder. 💙
To all the players, parents, and coaches who represented us across both days, and to those who travelled down to Oxfordshire, thank you. 🙏
I truly appreciate the time, effort, and expense that went into the weekend whether that was fuel, hotels, or simply giving up your time to support the players. It means a lot to me, and I’m sure the players appreciate it too. 👏
As a club, the majority of our teams competed at a high level. Playing against unknown opposition is never easy, but it’s a fantastic opportunity for player development. It allows players to step outside their comfort zones, adapt to different situations, and test themselves against new challenges. 💪⚽️
🔵 Saturday – Newark Town
Unfortunately, the boys lost on penalties in the semi-final. 😔
Up to that point, they put in a fantastic display, playing some excellent football with great link-up play and some brilliant team goals. Plenty to be proud of. 👏⚽️
🔵 Saturday – Oxfordshire
⚽️ 6 games played
We dominated every match and created chance after chance. Unfortunately, we lost one game 1-0 and drew the remaining games 0-0.
Tournament football can be cruel, you have to take your chances when they come. Despite the results, the effort, attitude, and quality of play were outstanding. 👏🔥
🔵 Sunday – Oxfordshire (AM) – U12s
We entered two U12 teams, with myself and Goose managing a team each.
We were both absolutely delighted with everyone’s performances. The attitude, desire, and commitment shown throughout the morning were brilliant to see. 💙
🏅 One team reached the semi-final and narrowly lost on penalties.
🏅 The other team just missed out on qualification from the group. Goal difference was identical, head-to-head was a draw, and the deciding factor was that the other team had scored just one more goal than us. Unbelievably unlucky. 😩
🔵 Sunday – Oxfordshire (PM) – U10s
A tough day against some very strong opposition.
However, there were periods where we looked excellent and even managed a draw against the eventual tournament winners. 👏
The day highlighted areas we can continue to improve, which is always a positive as we keep developing. 📈⚽️
🔵 Sunday – Newark Town (Girls)
What a performance from the girls! 👏💙
🏅 Topped their group
🏅 Won a penalty shootout in the semi-final
🏅 Reached the final
🏅 Took the final to penalties
Unfortunately, we finished as runners-up, but what an incredible effort from everyone involved.
Well done, girls! 💪⚽️
➡️ Next stop: Oxfordshire next Saturday! 💙🔥 for the Girls 💪💪⚽️
🏆 Players of the Weekend 🏆
🔹 Saturday – Newark Town
🏆 Benji
🔹 Saturday – Oxfordshire
🏆 Kaysen
🔹 Sunday – Oxfordshire
🏆 Henry
🏆 Jack
🏆 Logan / Hunter
🔹 Sunday – Newark Town Girls
🏆 Freya
Once again, thank you all for your support, commitment, and effort.
💙 We keep going.
💙 We keep learning.
💙 We keep striving to be the best version of ourselves.
TRAIN HARD,PLAY EASY
