I would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all parents, spectators, coaches, managers but most importantly the players for the fantastic support that you are giving the Club this season, there is a real feel good factor within the Club at this time which also translates itself onto the pitch and with it we are achieving some great results.

I would like to thank all the adults that are supporting the Club with collection of subs, transport to matches, officiating at matches, supporting events, writing match reports but more importantly encouraging our players to enjoy the game, play together as a team and work for each other to try and win the game, which at the end of the day is the object of the game, but doing it in a respectful and sporting manner. I have attended many games this season and it has been truly uplifting to see the children play with such skill and determination in order to win fully supported by very generous spectators, lets keep this going.

All our teams are doing well but special mention goes to our Under 10's, Under 11's and Under 13's who have had a really great start to the season, the Under 14's are now starting to win and are three games unbeaten, Under 12's have won their last two games, whilst the under 9's are battling in difficult circumstances with a shortage of players and our under 8's are now starting to convert their enthusiasm into some excellent football helped by more players now being signed.

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED as the Club is running a sweet and drinks stall along with a penalty shoot out competition at the Bonfire Night event being held at Stanpit, Christchurch on the 7th November, if you can help on the night please contact either myself or Mary Cameron or Tristan Chapman (under 10's Manager), all profits to Julia's House or if you cannot help please come along and enjoy the fireworks and many other attractions and help raise much needed funds for this great local charity.

It is proposed that the Club will hold a Christmas Party for the children on either the 18th/19th December, more details will follow but please pencil these dates into your diaries as we would like to celebrate with this festive time with as many players and parents/guardians as possible.

A reminder that all subs need to be paid on time for the Club to meet its financial commitments and that it is very important that we have up to date contact details for all players and parents in case of an emergency.

A reminder also that any player who wishes to attend a Wessex Premier League match at Hurn Bridge can do so free of charge with a paying adult, come along and support our senior side who are also having a great start to the season.

See you all at a match soon.

Mark Duffy