I would be grateful for a timely response to match blogs as I will use Luke, Ryan or Jack if any of the substantive squad is unavailable.
I am still waiting for confirmation from 3 players, which if they are not available gives little notice to draft in a replacement.
Saturday 31 January 2009
Wednesday 28 January 2009
Tuesday 27 January 2009
Response to Comment
hello Paul, having spoken to some of the other parents on Sunday I was informed you had asked whether anyone would prefer to rest their child for the odd game in favour of playing a full game. (performance being good enough)!I have spoken to Tom and he would much prefer this as he feels he does not get into the game as much playing 6 to 8minutes occasionally ,I would like to know if anyone agrees with this or disagrees. Stu,
Rep;
Near the start of the season when the squad was increased to 11 I asked if anyone would like a rest every so often or should I use the full squad, even when the full 11 are available.
I was only thinking of resting one player a week when we had the full 11.
This would not facilitate any boy playing a full game, bar perhaps one a week, without the 3 subs getting adequate playing time.
The apparently unanimous decision was to keep everyone involved every week.
I started using the boys 7 mins on, 7 off so each played 20/21 mins per game.
For the last 4 or five games I have gone to 10 mins on, 10 off, total at least 20 mins per player per game. Thus one player might play the whole game or 30 mins outfield if we have 3 subs. All 20 mins if 4.
No boy has ever played less than 20 mins total outfield.
I will not not play or substitute players of this age because of performance. Everyone will get at least twenty minutes. Goalkeeping time will not count so they get 20 mins out aswell.
As you can see I have given it some thought in the interests of fairness and development.
I would rather players come off and on rather than waiting a half on the sideline, and I won't take less than 3 subs .
So to cut a long story short, I don't agree, and the boys shouldn't need time to get into a game at this age, unless they are late and miss most of the warm up.
Rep;
Near the start of the season when the squad was increased to 11 I asked if anyone would like a rest every so often or should I use the full squad, even when the full 11 are available.
I was only thinking of resting one player a week when we had the full 11.
This would not facilitate any boy playing a full game, bar perhaps one a week, without the 3 subs getting adequate playing time.
The apparently unanimous decision was to keep everyone involved every week.
I started using the boys 7 mins on, 7 off so each played 20/21 mins per game.
For the last 4 or five games I have gone to 10 mins on, 10 off, total at least 20 mins per player per game. Thus one player might play the whole game or 30 mins outfield if we have 3 subs. All 20 mins if 4.
No boy has ever played less than 20 mins total outfield.
I will not not play or substitute players of this age because of performance. Everyone will get at least twenty minutes. Goalkeeping time will not count so they get 20 mins out aswell.
As you can see I have given it some thought in the interests of fairness and development.
I would rather players come off and on rather than waiting a half on the sideline, and I won't take less than 3 subs .
So to cut a long story short, I don't agree, and the boys shouldn't need time to get into a game at this age, unless they are late and miss most of the warm up.
Friday 23 January 2009
U9s v Ormskirk
The rematch!
The Jim Rourke Cup, same place 10.50 for 11.30 KO.
Please acknowledge in comments.
The Jim Rourke Cup, same place 10.50 for 11.30 KO.
Please acknowledge in comments.
Wednesday 21 January 2009
U14s v Ormskirk Blue
The next three weeks sees us play three important games in which we will look to play the strongest team from the start, with as few changes as possible, in what will probably be very tight and possibly title deciding games.
The right attitude of the subs over these games is essential.
We have given every player every opportunity to play, and spoken to individuals weeks ago to address what we believe they need to do to improve their chances of playing for longer.
The last few weeks everyone has worked really hard and made it difficult for us to pick the strongest team at this moment in time. The midfield is particularly competitive.
The main difference between players has been fitness, attendance at training and ability to play how we ask them to play once they go onto the pitch.
(Yes mums and dads, we do have tactics, so coaching from the sidelines will often only cause confusion, so just encouragement please!
I would also ask you to trust us as we have both been coaching (FA qualified) some of the lads for seven years now. Please accept our decisions are made in totally good faith.)
We appreciate attendance at training is not always possible, but for whatever the reason, it will affect our team selections.
There is little difference in ability of all of the squad, and those named as subs for the next couple of games, which might well change, we need them to know that they are still very valued and essential members of the squad.
Also there are many more games to follow in which they will have plenty of opportunity to address the parts of their play that need working on and make it difficult for us to put them on the bench.
So basically we can't guarantee the named subs a game over the next few games, and this may be particularly disappointing in the away games, but we will only make changes we see as necessary, not changes to give players a game during this period.
Unfortunately it's the price of playing for a team with title aspirations!
Thanks very much,
The Management!
The right attitude of the subs over these games is essential.
We have given every player every opportunity to play, and spoken to individuals weeks ago to address what we believe they need to do to improve their chances of playing for longer.
The last few weeks everyone has worked really hard and made it difficult for us to pick the strongest team at this moment in time. The midfield is particularly competitive.
The main difference between players has been fitness, attendance at training and ability to play how we ask them to play once they go onto the pitch.
(Yes mums and dads, we do have tactics, so coaching from the sidelines will often only cause confusion, so just encouragement please!
I would also ask you to trust us as we have both been coaching (FA qualified) some of the lads for seven years now. Please accept our decisions are made in totally good faith.)
We appreciate attendance at training is not always possible, but for whatever the reason, it will affect our team selections.
There is little difference in ability of all of the squad, and those named as subs for the next couple of games, which might well change, we need them to know that they are still very valued and essential members of the squad.
Also there are many more games to follow in which they will have plenty of opportunity to address the parts of their play that need working on and make it difficult for us to put them on the bench.
So basically we can't guarantee the named subs a game over the next few games, and this may be particularly disappointing in the away games, but we will only make changes we see as necessary, not changes to give players a game during this period.
Unfortunately it's the price of playing for a team with title aspirations!
Thanks very much,
The Management!
Saturday 17 January 2009
Thursday 15 January 2009
U9s v Ormskirk
Please be at Ormskirk School, Wigan Road, more or less opposite the hospital for 10.50am, 11.30 KO. Weather permitting!!
Please leave a comment/let me know asap if you cannot play to give Ryan, Jack or Luke an opportunity.
Please leave a comment/let me know asap if you cannot play to give Ryan, Jack or Luke an opportunity.
Tuesday 13 January 2009
Friday 9 January 2009
Sunday 4 January 2009
Friday 2 January 2009
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