Cholsey Bluebirds Under 18s 2020/21
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Manager/Coach
Tel no U18s AGE INFORMATION Team size Squad Size Maximum Number so far Registered MATCHES PLAYED ON LEAGUE MATCHES TRAINING INFORMATION Thursdays 5:45 - 7:00pm next to the Bluebirds Pavilion - when too dark possibly use Hithercroft or Wallingford School astro pitches. Above TBC FIXTURES With only 5 entries for the age groups between U19 – U21 we have placed the strongest U18 teams with them in Division A. U17A, and U18 – U21 Teams will play other teams in their division home and away on a traditional league basis. For the latest fixture scheduled for the next weekend, please visit the FIXTURES PAGE. |
ANDY CHAPMAN
chappers73al@outlook.com 01491 652121 07753 949575 Born after 31/8/02 & before 1/9/03 Academic Year 13 11 aside 21 ? SUNDAYS with KO at 2:00 pm OMYFL U18s - U21s: DIVISION B (9 teams) Cholsey Bluebirds U18s Summertown Stars U18s Combe Junior Sports U18s Abingdon Youth U18s Tower Hill U18s Quarry Rovers U18s Bicester Town Colts U18s Didcot Casuals Youth U18s Cumnor Minors U18s |
Summary from 2019/20 Season as U17s
For the first time Cholsey Bluebirds fielded an U17’s squad this season as the league had historically stopped at U16’s. The majority of players from last year were keen to continue but we were lucky enough to recruit 6 new players adding quality and competitiveness to the squad. As in previous years it’s been a pleasure to coach them and on many occasions this season I’ve found myself forgetting my role as Manager and finding I’m stood on the side-lines as a fan being thoroughly entertained – the guys have really played some fantastic attacking football this year.
As you go through the age groups it gets more and more competitive but after a sluggish start while we gelled as a team, the second half of the season after Christmas in particular, has seen some outstanding performances and improved results with the final 5 games all unbeaten.
It’s been a real team effort this season with 9 different goal-scorers from the squad of 16 which saw us finish mid-table. In the final run of games against the eventual 2nd place and 4th placed teams we came from behind in both to secure draws having genuinely outplayed both teams and were unlucky not to win, demonstrating the progression we’ve made through the season.
Hopefully we’ll keep the squad together into next years’ U18’s, whenever that starts, and we can look forward to hitting the ground running!
Andy Chapman
For the first time Cholsey Bluebirds fielded an U17’s squad this season as the league had historically stopped at U16’s. The majority of players from last year were keen to continue but we were lucky enough to recruit 6 new players adding quality and competitiveness to the squad. As in previous years it’s been a pleasure to coach them and on many occasions this season I’ve found myself forgetting my role as Manager and finding I’m stood on the side-lines as a fan being thoroughly entertained – the guys have really played some fantastic attacking football this year.
As you go through the age groups it gets more and more competitive but after a sluggish start while we gelled as a team, the second half of the season after Christmas in particular, has seen some outstanding performances and improved results with the final 5 games all unbeaten.
It’s been a real team effort this season with 9 different goal-scorers from the squad of 16 which saw us finish mid-table. In the final run of games against the eventual 2nd place and 4th placed teams we came from behind in both to secure draws having genuinely outplayed both teams and were unlucky not to win, demonstrating the progression we’ve made through the season.
Hopefully we’ll keep the squad together into next years’ U18’s, whenever that starts, and we can look forward to hitting the ground running!
Andy Chapman
Summary from 2018/19 Season as U16s
Following promotion last year we were always in for a tough challenge against very strong opponents. We started with some very close matches taking a win, loss and draw from our first 3 games but putting in strong performances. This continued throughout the season but every mistake seemed to be punished and we often didn’t take our chances so failed to accrue too many more points. Our general play and effort were fantastic and as with every season to date I am extremely proud of the players. Their attitude and team-spirit are at such a level I couldn’t ask any more. We have had very vocal and encouraging support all season from the parents despite the challenges faced which is greatly appreciated by myself and the team. We look forward to going into the U17’s league next season – onwards & upwards!
Andy Chapman
Following promotion last year we were always in for a tough challenge against very strong opponents. We started with some very close matches taking a win, loss and draw from our first 3 games but putting in strong performances. This continued throughout the season but every mistake seemed to be punished and we often didn’t take our chances so failed to accrue too many more points. Our general play and effort were fantastic and as with every season to date I am extremely proud of the players. Their attitude and team-spirit are at such a level I couldn’t ask any more. We have had very vocal and encouraging support all season from the parents despite the challenges faced which is greatly appreciated by myself and the team. We look forward to going into the U17’s league next season – onwards & upwards!
Andy Chapman
Summary from 2017/18 Season as U15s
The Under 15’s season started with a couple of challenging games against strong teams where we played with the bare minimum number and suffered a couple of early losses. tiring in the latter part of both games. We then welcomed Lukas, Charlie, Ethan and Max to the team, who injected a great level of energy and have been a pleasure to have in the team.
Over the following weeks we slowly climbed up the table winning game after game. This winning run continued in the cup competitions as we beat teams in the league above us as well as putting away local rivals Brightwell on a couple of occasions, getting bragging rights at School the next day.
On a great run we then faced runaway leaders Ardington but this game had to be abandoned due to an unfortunate incident. We were later to be awarded the points and our run continued. Ardington kept winning so we were realistically playing for second against 3 other teams, we beat Bardwell and Brightwell again and all that was left was a couple of tough games against Grove to overcome.
Depleted with a few players absent we found ourselves 3-1 down away but with barely 3 minutes to play our character, which has been evident throughout the season, came through. Jack scored to make it 3-2, then in the last minute after pouring forward, we won a free-kick which Archie curled in from about 25 yards. At the end of the season this result proved pivotal as we finished in second place just 3 points ahead of Grove.
Unfortunately, our cup runs finished in the quarter finals and semi-finals in the respective competitions but not without a great effort and some exciting football.
What was impressive though, was that we finished the season with 60 goals from our 14 league matches. We had two ever-present players in Jacob and Connor and most players only missing 1 or 2 matches which was a fantastic commitment. We also coped with 3 broken arms and a couple of serious ankle injuries but everyone stepped up, the positive attitude and consistently great team spirit carried us through. We had Archie, Reggie, Ethan and Connor all in the top 12 league goal scorers and Jack and Charlie making the top 20. Archie was 2nd with 18 goals, Reggie joint 4th with 14 and Ethan 7th with 10 goals - A great example of the football being played with a true team effort.
In defence we were outstanding conceding just 26, with 11 of those in the first two matches when short of players. Joe & Jacob have been fantastic again with great support from Searley and others.
Overall it’s been a brilliant, very entertaining season and having celebrated promotion at the league awards, we’re looking forward to going again next season.
Andy Chapman
The Under 15’s season started with a couple of challenging games against strong teams where we played with the bare minimum number and suffered a couple of early losses. tiring in the latter part of both games. We then welcomed Lukas, Charlie, Ethan and Max to the team, who injected a great level of energy and have been a pleasure to have in the team.
Over the following weeks we slowly climbed up the table winning game after game. This winning run continued in the cup competitions as we beat teams in the league above us as well as putting away local rivals Brightwell on a couple of occasions, getting bragging rights at School the next day.
On a great run we then faced runaway leaders Ardington but this game had to be abandoned due to an unfortunate incident. We were later to be awarded the points and our run continued. Ardington kept winning so we were realistically playing for second against 3 other teams, we beat Bardwell and Brightwell again and all that was left was a couple of tough games against Grove to overcome.
Depleted with a few players absent we found ourselves 3-1 down away but with barely 3 minutes to play our character, which has been evident throughout the season, came through. Jack scored to make it 3-2, then in the last minute after pouring forward, we won a free-kick which Archie curled in from about 25 yards. At the end of the season this result proved pivotal as we finished in second place just 3 points ahead of Grove.
Unfortunately, our cup runs finished in the quarter finals and semi-finals in the respective competitions but not without a great effort and some exciting football.
What was impressive though, was that we finished the season with 60 goals from our 14 league matches. We had two ever-present players in Jacob and Connor and most players only missing 1 or 2 matches which was a fantastic commitment. We also coped with 3 broken arms and a couple of serious ankle injuries but everyone stepped up, the positive attitude and consistently great team spirit carried us through. We had Archie, Reggie, Ethan and Connor all in the top 12 league goal scorers and Jack and Charlie making the top 20. Archie was 2nd with 18 goals, Reggie joint 4th with 14 and Ethan 7th with 10 goals - A great example of the football being played with a true team effort.
In defence we were outstanding conceding just 26, with 11 of those in the first two matches when short of players. Joe & Jacob have been fantastic again with great support from Searley and others.
Overall it’s been a brilliant, very entertaining season and having celebrated promotion at the league awards, we’re looking forward to going again next season.
Andy Chapman
Summary from 2016/17 Season as U14s
We welcomed some new players at the start of the season and after a tough start against some very strong teams we started to gel and show some great football. As always, the effort and teamwork was there in abundance but we didn’t always get the results we deserved. A change of formation in the latter stages of the league saw a huge upturn in fortunes and we finished the season without conceding a goal in our last 3 matches and scoring 15, finishing mid-table, so the signs for next season are very positive. Out of all the Under 14's teams in the Oxford Mail League, we have also been awarded the Fair Play award, which is a great reflection of the team and parents who support week in week out.
Andy Chapman
We welcomed some new players at the start of the season and after a tough start against some very strong teams we started to gel and show some great football. As always, the effort and teamwork was there in abundance but we didn’t always get the results we deserved. A change of formation in the latter stages of the league saw a huge upturn in fortunes and we finished the season without conceding a goal in our last 3 matches and scoring 15, finishing mid-table, so the signs for next season are very positive. Out of all the Under 14's teams in the Oxford Mail League, we have also been awarded the Fair Play award, which is a great reflection of the team and parents who support week in week out.
Andy Chapman
Summary from 2015/16 Season as U13s
The Under 13’s welcomed Jack & Freddie to the squad at the start of the season which took the number of players up to 13. The team started the season with the usual great team spirit and a great work ethic. We struggled to get 11 out on the field at the same time in the early games and began with 4 losses, often with goals coming late in the games as the players tired. For most of the matches we competed really well and played the better football relying on skill and passing abilities.
Back in November we welcomed the league leaders at the time to Cholsey and with a hat-trick from Jayden and a goal from Billy we beat them for our first win of the season which seemed to give the team confidence from that point on. An away game at Crowmarsh followed in the worst wind we’ve ever known, except for Jack Chapman in training – the 9 of Cholsey battled really hard with newcomers Jack Searle and Freddie, along with Thomas, Jacob, Alfie, Alex and Charlie stopping all attacks while Jack Chapman – with a broken arm and playing on pitch rather than in goal scored a couple. Hannah just missed with a header while Bailey came close on a couple of occasions. Even against the odds the team were playing brilliantly. This typified their play, hard work first which underpins the skills they all bring to the game.
This took us into the last 8 games of the season after the Christmas break on a real high. Cheered on loudly by an amazing group of parents who have been used to highs and lows in recent years the team won 6 of their last 8 matches. We beat Grove home and away who were favourites to win the league but only fell short after our two victories against them – some superb play and brilliant forward play and goal scoring, particularly by Connor, Billy and Jayden meant that all 3 of them finished the season with more than 10 goals each. They also beat Crowmarsh 7 – 2 for bragging rights against their mates at school.
The final game of the season saw us score 20 goals with 8 different players scoring out of the 11 who played. Total football at its best with Thomas bombing up the wing when normally in defence, Jack and Freddie scoring their first goals for Cholsey, Jayden with a hat-trick, Connor with 4 and Billy with 7! Over the season we scored 64 goals in 15 matches.
It’s been a great season with some flowing football and an incredible amount of hard work by all the team and as mentioned they’ve been encouraged all the way by the parents. The players have been a pleasure to coach again and to see their hard work rewarded with some outstanding, entertaining football is great. They should be proud of the team spirit they have shown whether winning or losing.
ANDY CHAPMAN
The Under 13’s welcomed Jack & Freddie to the squad at the start of the season which took the number of players up to 13. The team started the season with the usual great team spirit and a great work ethic. We struggled to get 11 out on the field at the same time in the early games and began with 4 losses, often with goals coming late in the games as the players tired. For most of the matches we competed really well and played the better football relying on skill and passing abilities.
Back in November we welcomed the league leaders at the time to Cholsey and with a hat-trick from Jayden and a goal from Billy we beat them for our first win of the season which seemed to give the team confidence from that point on. An away game at Crowmarsh followed in the worst wind we’ve ever known, except for Jack Chapman in training – the 9 of Cholsey battled really hard with newcomers Jack Searle and Freddie, along with Thomas, Jacob, Alfie, Alex and Charlie stopping all attacks while Jack Chapman – with a broken arm and playing on pitch rather than in goal scored a couple. Hannah just missed with a header while Bailey came close on a couple of occasions. Even against the odds the team were playing brilliantly. This typified their play, hard work first which underpins the skills they all bring to the game.
This took us into the last 8 games of the season after the Christmas break on a real high. Cheered on loudly by an amazing group of parents who have been used to highs and lows in recent years the team won 6 of their last 8 matches. We beat Grove home and away who were favourites to win the league but only fell short after our two victories against them – some superb play and brilliant forward play and goal scoring, particularly by Connor, Billy and Jayden meant that all 3 of them finished the season with more than 10 goals each. They also beat Crowmarsh 7 – 2 for bragging rights against their mates at school.
The final game of the season saw us score 20 goals with 8 different players scoring out of the 11 who played. Total football at its best with Thomas bombing up the wing when normally in defence, Jack and Freddie scoring their first goals for Cholsey, Jayden with a hat-trick, Connor with 4 and Billy with 7! Over the season we scored 64 goals in 15 matches.
It’s been a great season with some flowing football and an incredible amount of hard work by all the team and as mentioned they’ve been encouraged all the way by the parents. The players have been a pleasure to coach again and to see their hard work rewarded with some outstanding, entertaining football is great. They should be proud of the team spirit they have shown whether winning or losing.
ANDY CHAPMAN
Summary from 2014/15 Season as U12s
The Under 12’s have been through a season of Highs and not quite so Highs ! With a squad of 15 they still regularly found it a challenge to get 9 players on the field on a Sunday morning but that didn’t stop the effort and commitment of those who did turn out. Over the season they continued to play an attractive brand of football, creating but not always finishing many chances and only losing games late on as their legs tired given the extra workload.
One of the season highlights was in the Cup when playing 7 vs 9 against Berinsfield after a late change of kick-off time and the subsequent loss of a couple of players, the team, 2-0 down at half-time, came out fighting and ran out 4-2 winners. In the post-Christmas Spring League, after some Futsal sessions, the team started with a couple of thumping wins including an 11-2 victory at Summertown which saw 7 different players score, they topped the league for a few weeks but got pegged back and overtaken, finally finishing mid-table, but as one of the highest scorers in the League.
Over the season nearly every squad member scored and the teamwork, positive encouragement of their team mates and 100% commitment shown throughout was a credit to the players who have again been a pleasure to coach. Hopefully with a couple of additions to the squad we’ll go into the U13’s season playing 11-a-side with 11-a-side!
ANDY CHAPMAN (Manager)
The Under 12’s have been through a season of Highs and not quite so Highs ! With a squad of 15 they still regularly found it a challenge to get 9 players on the field on a Sunday morning but that didn’t stop the effort and commitment of those who did turn out. Over the season they continued to play an attractive brand of football, creating but not always finishing many chances and only losing games late on as their legs tired given the extra workload.
One of the season highlights was in the Cup when playing 7 vs 9 against Berinsfield after a late change of kick-off time and the subsequent loss of a couple of players, the team, 2-0 down at half-time, came out fighting and ran out 4-2 winners. In the post-Christmas Spring League, after some Futsal sessions, the team started with a couple of thumping wins including an 11-2 victory at Summertown which saw 7 different players score, they topped the league for a few weeks but got pegged back and overtaken, finally finishing mid-table, but as one of the highest scorers in the League.
Over the season nearly every squad member scored and the teamwork, positive encouragement of their team mates and 100% commitment shown throughout was a credit to the players who have again been a pleasure to coach. Hopefully with a couple of additions to the squad we’ll go into the U13’s season playing 11-a-side with 11-a-side!
ANDY CHAPMAN (Manager)