Wickersley Youth U12 Blues 2026/2027

13/09/2026

Absolutely proud of the boys today!

From the very first whistle, they started the game exactly as they meant to go on — with real positivity, determination and a fantastic attitude throughout.

We saw some really good, positive football today. The boys worked brilliantly as a team, with some superb footwork, excellent passing and a real willingness to work for one another.

We were also extremely proud of the fitness levels shown today. The boys kept working, kept pressing and kept putting in the effort right until the final whistle. That level of fitness and work rate is a real credit to the effort they are putting in during training.

As coaches, it is absolutely brilliant to see the boys taking on board the team talk, listening to the things we’ve asked them to work on and, most importantly, putting those instructions into practice on the pitch. The effort, commitment and positivity were exactly what was needed as we went into our second game of the season.

Credit also has to go to the opposition, who worked just as hard. It made for a fantastic, competitive game of football and a great spectacle for everyone watching.

🌟 PLAYER SHOUT-OUT – ABDUL 🌟

Abdul was absolutely fantastic today. He was winning his battles, doing exactly what was asked of him and showing incredible composure from start to finish. He never stopped working and was absolutely aiming to get the best possible result for his team.

🌟 PLAYER SHOUT-OUT – SAMUEL 🌟

Samuel was immense in his defensive role today. He showed great composure and desire at the back and even helped create an opportunity from deep that led to a goal-scoring chance for the team. A fantastic all-round performance!

The future is bright the future is blue 💙⚽️💙

08/09/2026

What an absolutely outstanding young man! 💙🏃‍♂️

Owen set himself the incredible challenge of completing a 10km run while raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital — and what an achievement he has made!

Outside of his love for football, Owen is an amazing long-distance runner. Throughout the summer break, he has dedicated his own time to training, preparing and pushing himself towards this goal.

Last night, Owen absolutely smashed it out of the park! 🎉

He completed his 10km in under 50 minutes, finishing with an incredible final kilometre in less than 5 minutes! 🤯🔥

What an accomplishment and a fantastic example of determination, commitment and hard work. We couldn’t be prouder of him! 👏👏

Please join us in celebrating Owen’s huge achievement and, if you can, support this amazing cause by making a donation to his fundraising page.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference to Sheffield Children’s Hospital. 💙

🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/owen-longden-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_donation_received_-_nth_donation

Well done, Owen — absolutely phenomenal! 🏅👏

07/09/2026

Back to grassroots football on a grey, cloudy and wet Sunday morning… but were we glad to be back? Absolutely.

We started the game a little grey, a little damp and, if we’re honest, a little under the weather. We weren’t quite playing football the way we know we can, but there were shoots of what we are as a team — moments of good football, good movement and a goal that put us 1-0 up in the first half.

The foundations were there. The stems of the football we want to play were starting to show.

Unfortunately, we then conceded twice in quick succession and found ourselves 2-1 down at half-time.

The second half didn’t start with the best football we’ve played either. We allowed ourselves to get drawn into a style that doesn’t reflect who we are or what we do. But we know these players. We know their ability, we know how good they can be, and we know what our football should look like.

We reminded the players of that, and gradually we found our way back into the game. We started to take control again, play our football and create opportunities — eventually getting ourselves back to 2-2.

There could have been more, and we’ll certainly take the lessons from today, but ultimately we finished the morning on a positive note, with good team spirit and a draw that felt like something to build on.

⭐ Player Shoutouts ⭐

Owen — an absolutely tenacious performance today. His determination and work rate were fantastic, and he created a brilliant goal-scoring opportunity for us. Exactly the kind of battling attitude we want to see.

Finn — an absolutely solid performance on the pitch. His calmness, poise and ability to command the game were superb and really stood out today. A composed performance when we needed it most.

We’re back next week and the future is bright the future is blue 🔵⚽️🔵

09/07/2026

04/07/2026

🏆💙 CHAMPIONS AGAIN! 💙🏆

What an incredible day for Wickersley Youth Blues U12s as we were crowned Wickersley Summer Tournament Champions for the FOURTH time! 🏅👏

A massive congratulations to every single player. The determination, teamwork, resilience, and quality shown throughout the day were outstanding. You should all be immensely proud of what you’ve achieved.

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in making Wickersley Youth Junior Football Club such a phenomenal event. Year after year, it continues to set the standard as one of the best youth football tournaments in the country. Brilliantly organised, professionally run, and creating a fantastic atmosphere for players, coaches, and families alike.

The standard of opposition was exceptional from start to finish. Every match was competitive, challenging, and played in the right spirit, making this achievement even more special. A huge thank you to every team we faced—you helped make it a tournament to remember.

Finally, thank you to all our parents, supporters, and volunteers for your incredible backing throughout the day. Your support means everything.

Four-time Wickersley Summer Tournament Champions… what an achievement! 💙⚽🏆

01/06/2026

So it begins…..💙

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

What a way to finish the U11 season! ☀️⚽

On a beautiful sunny Sunday morning, the boys signed off the season in a blaze of glory. They played with heart, fought for every ball, and showed just how much they’ve grown together throughout the year.

We couldn’t be prouder of this team and everything they’ve achieved this season. They’ve really cemented who they are as a group, and they’re more than ready to take the next step into U12s next season.

player shout-outs today:

Samuel — for his continuous rock-solid defensive mindset, absolute determination throughout the game, and some beautiful play on the ball. A huge performance!

Abdul — for listening carefully to everything the coaches asked before the game and delivering it perfectly on the pitch. His tenacity was exceptional today, winning everything he went for and constantly delivering for his teammates.

Well done boys — enjoy the break, and we go again next season! ⚽🔥💙

03/05/2026

A drizzly Sunday morning on the bank holiday weekend set the scene for our grassroots Cup semi-final.

The opposition came out sharp, playing at a high tempo with real hunger and intent, which made it an uphill challenge early on. Credit to the boys though — they grew into the game, found their rhythm, and battled well. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t our day.

Player shout-outs

Kaydan for his strength and determination throughout.

Joey for his physical presence and for really listening and responding to his coaches requests of him today.

we go again next weekend with our final league game of this season.

We also congratulations our sister team Wickersley Whites on their semi final triumph onto the finals boys !

26/04/2026

What a day for grassroots football! ☀️⚽️

The sun was shining, the atmosphere was roaring, and our Under-11 Blues delivered a fantastic cup win to push us through to the semi finals ! Massive credit to our opponents, who gave us a brilliant game from start to finish.

Our player shout outs go to

Lennie – absolutely instrumental at the back. A rock in our defensive line, always in the right place at the right time.

Samuel – on it from the very first minute! Tough, determined, and covered every blade of grass to keep our defence solid. No nonsense, just pure effort.

Proud of every single player out there today – teamwork, resilience, and heart on full display 💙

On to the next round… SEMIFINALS next Sunday. 2 semi finals 2 wickersley sides representing the club !

The future is bright the future is blue. 💙⚽️💙