Hello All,
Firstly I want to say a big THANK YOU for all the kind wishes, cards and prezzies, a BIG BIG THANK YOU
How do I feel? Not bad actually but I do have to take it easy and will need to go back into hospital for further heart surgery in a few weeks time. This means that I will be unable to take much part in your soccer for quite a while. Rest assured though, I am still taking careful note of your progress, still 'living' every game even though I'm not actually there.
Anna will act as your Manager during my absence, her contact number is 07892694725 for all information on training and games. Anna and I discuss training requirements and match tactics for each occasion and she is working with my full support. Please give her your support.
Parents. For the duration of my absence, although Anna tells me she already receives help from some parents, please offer her 5 minutes help at the end of each match to take down nets and pack away equipment. She may already have sufficient help on the day and politely refuse, but rather she had to turn down help than struggle on her own. Thank you.
Boys. Note the revised fixtures list I have now entered on the site. You will see that I have entered you into another Cup Competition, The League Cup, where you will play 1 match against each of 4 other teams in a group (Group B). The leading team in Group B will then play in a Cup Final against the leaders in a Group A table. In Group B the other teams are; Bramley Phoenix, Rothwell CIA, Harehills Place, Wortley B. Get a decent result against Bramley and Rothwell and we stand a good chance of playing in the Cup Final.
I KNOW YOU WILL BE UP FOR THAT.
In the League we are a comfortable fourth, so, just play to your best ability, remember our passing tactics, and we will end our first season in a very respectable position.
TRAINING - Normal Saturday training on 'The Valleys'
NEW TRAINING - Starting 20th February - that's NEXT WEDNESDAY - and for each Wednesday for 3 weeks minimum - between 6.30pm and 8pm - at the indoor sports hall at St. Theresa's School on Barwick Lane, Crossgates.
This facility has been kindly offered, free of charge to Temple U12's, by Mark Elwen of Crossgates Lions. Attendance is voluntary but, out of respect to Mark, I do hope many of you take advantage of Mark's offer. This is a great opportunity to gain extra fitness and additional skills provided by an excellent FA Coach.
There are so many other things I want to say (I've had plenty of time to lie there and think about stuff) but I think I'd better stop for now.
Many, many THANKS for your concern. I WILL return.
Phil