13/06/2026
⚽️ Youth Presentation Night 2026 ⚽️
Last night we held our Youth Presentation Night, celebrating another fantastic season for all of our boys’ teams and the Red Panda Girls.
With 18 teams and over 350 children currently involved in the club, and even more expected to join us next season, it was a fantastic sight to see so many young players up on stage receiving their awards. The future of the club is looking brighter than ever.
A huge thank you to our committee for organising such a brilliant evening and providing some fantastic awards for our players. Many of the awards were presented by Club Chairman Mark Allford, while others were handed out by Red Panda Girls Chairperson Hana Veale. We also heard some great words from Vice Chairman Alan Blake, highlighting the strength and progress of the club.
As we look ahead to next season, the club is in a very strong position and we are excited about what lies ahead.
We would also like to thank our committee members and everyone who helped make the evening possible, including Roger, Charlie Stevens, David Cater and Rob Ashford, along with all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes.
A special mention goes to our outgoing U16s and their managers/coaches Mark Allford and Ken Armstrong. They have been together since the team was formed nine years ago and fittingly finished their final youth match against Ashburton—the same club they faced in their very first game. It’s a wonderful story and a testament to the commitment shown by both the players and management throughout their youth football journey.
Many of the U16 players will now move into men’s football, and we look forward to seeing them continue their development and represent the club at the next level.
A massive thank you goes to all the parents and guardians who dedicate their time each week to bring their children to training sessions and matches. Your support is invaluable and plays a huge part in making youth football possible.
Finally, thank you to all of our volunteers, coaches and managers for your hard work, commitment and support throughout the season.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back when the new season gets underway in September!
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