Southwell City would like to thank everybody who was involved in our junior football tournament this weekend. We hope that all the teams that took part had a great time and we look forward to welcoming them back again next year.

In total, we had 51 boys teams and 58 girls teams playing over the two days. This equates to approximately 450 boys and over 500 girls playing football in the park in Southwell.

It’s been a pleasure for us to host such a great advert for Grassroots football in the East Midlands. Many thanks to the army of Southwell City volunteers who worked so hard to make it happen!

The club’s Junior Presentation Day took place yesterday at the Memorial Ground and proved to be an enjoyable day for everybody who took part.

In total, we had 26 junior teams receiving medals and trophies.

Well done to all managers, coaches and volunteers who have made for another enjoyable season for the club.

Thank you to all of our players, parents and carers for your continued dedication to Southwell City FC.

HURRY – LAST FEW PLACES LEFT!

Southwell City invite you to our annual 6-A-Side tournament, taking place on the 22nd & 23rd of June 2019.

We aim to provide an enjoyable day in a picturesque setting right in the heart of historic Southwell. There will be plenty of parking, food, refreshments and other fun attractions.

Southwell City’s successful U14 girls football team is looking for new players to help boost the squad for next season. Managed by Dan Cousins, the team has been playing together for a few seasons now. Last year the girls were Division 2 Champions in the Nottinghamshire Ladies and Girls League.

The team currently train in Southwell between 6.15 and 7.15pm on a Monday night. Matches take place on Sunday mornings.

Players who are interested in joining the team when they move to U15 next season should contact Dan on 07905 709528.

Pictured:
Back: Kheren Deone, Mia Buckle, Ellie Buckle, Mollie Harris, Cassie Tavernor, Gracie Garratt,
Front: Mia Shreeves, Abigail Cousins, Jess Johnstone, Martha Buttle, Elle Mae Alvey,
Absent: Beatrice Buller and Paige Appleby.

Our U21’s have tonight beaten Handsworth Parramore FC U21’s in the North Midlands Development Football League play off final 3-1 to win the trophy! Law, Caudwell & T. Shevlin scoring. What a great way for Richie & Andrejs to bow out 👏🏼⚫️⚪️

Southwell City Football Club with shortly have seven new FA Level 2 coaches as the club continues in its objective of offering the highest level of coaching to all players within the club.

At present, grassroots football teams are only required to use coaches with a minimum FA Level 1 coaching qualification. Last year, the club took the decision to try and raise the standard at Southwell City, with the aim of offering the highest quality coaching possible.

Seven coaches are expected to complete their FA Level 2 qualification in Spring 2019. They are Alastair Baird, Chris Barnes, John Cunningham, Jonny Upton, Mitch Annable, Paul Muckle and Richard Miller. These coaches are involved in boys, girls and adult football at the club. Going forward, the club will be asking any new coaches to also consider studying for this higher qualification.

The Level 2 course is taken in three blocks and part of the process involves coaches being observed by the FA at training sessions and on match days.

City’s Vice Chair, John Cunningham, said “We have some great people, who are giving up many hours of their own time to try and be better football coaches, for the benefit of players of all ages at Southwell City. Rich Wilson must be thanked for his vision and for working closely with Steve Thompson from the FA to deliver a bespoke course for this group of dedicated, volunteer coaches.”

Pictured L to R: Steve Thompson (The FA) and Rich Wilson (Southwell City FC)

Southwell City FC Vipers Under 9s team recently attended the Winter Presentation Day at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham to receive their runners up trophies from the winter Under 9s Young Elizabethan League (YEL).

The team manager, Jay Richardson took over the Vipers in September last year after the team had no manager and has since completed his FA level 1 coaching course.

His kitchen supply and installation business, Protek Specialists Ltd has also sponsored the team and the boys were all excited to be wearing their new kit on presentation day. It was a very proud day for the boys and Jay. The vipers are looking forward to starting the spring league and playing the summer tournaments. Good luck Vipers!