[FM21] Return of the Phoe Nix - Rise of the Raven. FC Isle of Man Youth Save.

[Sonic Youth]

Have you finished December yet!

Going very well. Surely you get a break soon? Though progress in cups increases games and gives more experience to your youngsters. And tired legs to your seniors too.

[Punch]

8 minutes ago, Sonic Youth said:

Have you finished December yet!

Going very well. Surely you get a break soon? Though progress in cups increases games and gives more experience to your youngsters. And tired legs to your seniors too.

The FA Cup game was 31st December, be doing the monthly update shortly.

[Punch]

DEC 2031

What a month! That schedule was absolutely brutal.

In testament to the depth we have at the club, we used a next man up policy, we had a lot of players struggling to put together more than two games in a row.

One thing very noticeable is the number of different names on the goal scorers list this month.

The players just continued to step when they were required.

 

The analyst shows how great a month it has been. The defence has been rock solid, and the attack have been getting it done.

 

We hold an 11 point lead over 2nd, although they have a game in hand, and a 20 point lead over 3rd.

 

Hodgson scored 2 goals this month, taking his season and career total to 4 goals.

 

We broke our Gate record on the last day of the month, and that helped us to a small profit for the month.

 

Some of the legs in our team will be looking forward to this month as we have only 5 League games, while the kids will be sent out against Norwich in the Pizza Cup, and we host Lincoln City in the FA Cup.

[Hootieleece]

Doing well. Let's see this out. You look like you have enough cash to survive a season or two in the Championship until you are ready for promotion to the Premier League.

[Punch]

DEC 2031 - Mid season stats

 

One of the first things that stood out to me when having a look through these stats was the key passes, in particular, the number of key passes from our Goalkeeper. Hodgson has racked up 45 key passes this season, and is not far behind our leading midfielders, while Marco Petrosino has racked up 58.

Petrosino has an xG of 13.66, and has racked up 22 goals and 5 assists to go with those key passes, along with winning a massive amount of headers. It's easy to see why there was so much interest in him from Championship and Premier League teams.

At the defensive end of things, Tiarnan Sheridan, and Gareth Ward are machines in the air, winning headers all over the place, while they along with Ross Wolfe make plenty of important tackles as well.

 

We've used a lot of players this season, between international duty and schedules from hell, the fatigue has been a massive factor this season, but over all, the players are really putting in when required.

 

Back to League action.

[Punch]

5 minutes ago, Hootieleece said:

Doing well. Let's see this out. You look like you have enough cash to survive a season or two in the Championship until you are ready for promotion to the Premier League.

We've also been lucky to have a lot of players on long term contracts, which has helped save us some money, but I think that will be changing over the next season or two as those contracts come up for renewal, we will need to start paying a lot more to keep them.

The other thing is this season we have four players on loan, that we have sold to Premier League and Championship teams. Those four players combined are being paid nearly as much as our weekly budget, by their parent clubs, and costing us nothing. Which is a massive boost for us, both on the park, and financially.

A big thanks to those posters who taught me about loan backs, sell on clauses, and arrange friendly clauses that have made a massive difference to how I approach selling players.

[Punch]

JAN 2032 - Match Day 30 - At Millwall

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A dominant performance with only a late free kick blotting our afternoon.

A double for young Stefan Perkins, and a drought breaking strike for Pat Millington got the job done.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

Charlton won keeping that gap at 11 points, while Plymouth were beaten increasing our gap to 3rd to 22 points.

 

 

Up next...The kids take on Norwich U23s in the Pizza Cup 3rd Round

[Punch]

JAN 2032 - Papa Johns Trophy 3rd Round - Vs Norwich City U23s

 

Match Report

Spoiler

One goal was all it took in a tight affair which could have went either way.

 

And some goal it was too, with Reece Foggarty curling this in from outside the area.

 

 

 

 

Quarter Final Draw

Spoiler

We will travel to Roots Hall to play Southend in the Quarter Final.

 

They won the first meeting, but we have won both since, including a 4-0 thumping earlier this season.

 

 

Up next...FA Cup 3rd Round as Lincoln City travel to The Bowl.

[Punch]

JAN 2032 - FA Cup 3rd Round - Vs Lincoln City FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A brilliant performance as we buried Lincoln with a 5 star performance, and 5 goals, to book our place in the 4th Round.

 

 

 

4th Round Draw

Spoiler

We are off to Villa Park for Round 4, for our first meeting with Aston Villa.

 

 

Up next...back to League One action as Shrewsbury travel to The Bowl.

[Punch]

JAN 2032 - Match Day 31 - Vs Shrewsbury Town FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

Another great performance where our defence suffocated Shrewsbury out of the game, and our attack created plenty of chances, sharing the goals around.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

A 13 point lead openes up at the top as Charlton can only manage a draw.

 

 

Up next...the kids are off to Shrewsbury for the Pizza Cup Quarter Final.

[Punch]

JAN 2032 - Papa Johns Trophy Quarter Final - At Southend United

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A cracker of a game where we took an early lead, but couldn't finish any of our chances. They scored an equaliser, but couldn't take any of theirs.

Same through extra time, so it went to penalties, where young Martin Jensen saved their first shot, before all our boys held their nerve to send us through to the Semi Final.

 

 

 

 

Semi Final Draw

Spoiler

The semi final draw sends Bristol Rovers to The Bowl.

 

A win and a draw against them in the League last season before they got relegated.

 

 

Up next...we are off to Villa Park to face Aston Villa for the FA Cup 4th Round.

[Punch]

JAN 2032 - FA Cup 4th Round - At Aston Villa FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

The boys put in a pretty solid performance against a much bigger Premier League club.

We had a goal controversially ruled out early before the hosts scored the only goal of the match on 23 minutes.

Neither side could create many chances for the rest of the match, but we did cause them a few headaches late, but it wasn't to be another season of upsetting an EPL team like last year.

 

We also collected about 400k for our share of the gate.

 

 

Up next...we are on the road still as we face a tough match up away to Huddersfield.

[Punch]

JAN 2032 - Match Day 32 - At Huddersfield Town

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A match where we dominated everywhere but the score line, we created so many chances but our shooting was erratic.

26 shots, but barely a quarter of them on target. They put 3 shots on target and 2 went in...just one of those days.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

Our unbeaten run comes to an end, stretching back 16 games to the 1st November.

Charlton won cutting our lead to 10 points.

 

 

 

Up next...we travel to Southend for the second time this month, this time for League action.

[Punch]

JAN 2032 - Match Day 33 - At Southend United

 

Match Report

Spoiler

We played well enough to win this game, but at the same time, it almost feels a bit like we got away with one, and stole a victory here.

Our defence done well to limit them to two shots on target, but it was a match where it seems like they played a lot better than the stats give them credit for.

But we'll take it, and after our first loss in 17 games last start, it was good to see us bounce straight back with a win.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

We both won so the gap to Charlton remains at 10, while the two nearest rivals were both beaten so we open the gap back to 3rd.

 

 

Up next...a big match coming up at home to Stoke. While they are struggling in 10th, and have lost three on the bounce, we have yet to beat them.

[Punch]

JAN 2032

After the December marathon, we had a slightly less hectic schedule for January, but with a lot of players still suffering, we required a lot of rotation.

The results were pleasing, as we won 3 of 4 League games, and 3 of 4 cup games.

It was good to see us bounce straight back from our first League loss since November 1st, and while we exited the FA Cup at the 4th Round, we are still alive with the kids playing well in the Pizza Cup, reaching the semi final for the first time.

 

The Analyst is happy with our defensive efforts, but we've become quite wasteful with our attacking chances, but that could be down to the fatigue factor as well.

 

We hold on to a 10 point lead over Charlton, while we have extended to a 7 game lead over the chasing play off pack.

 

Transfers

 

We sent a few players on their way this month

 

Idowu made over 200 appearances for us, but has barely featured over the last 2 seasons. He wanted a new challenge so we sent him on his way with our blessing.

He goes to Oldham for only a small fee, but we got the 50% if he kicks on, otherwise it's a wage off our payroll.

 

Brown is a promising goalkeeper, but he was just never able to break into the first team, so because we currently have an abundance of keepers, and rather than keep him languishing in the 23s, he was sent on for a chance at 1st team football.

Again, only a small fee, but we got the 50% sell on should he improve.

 

It's strange that both their values skyrocketed after being sold to lower division teams.

I have updated the values of our previous sales as well. We are still in front on most of our sales and sold clauses.

 

A good month financially.

 

A relatively quiet month, will hopefully give us a chance to get some of the legs refreshed in perfect time for a run to the title.

[DaneBramage]

Been a while since I last checked in on this, but still going strong. Several more promotions in the bag and looking very good to add another this season.

[Punch]

FEB 2032 - Transfer Close Day

 

There was one final transfer on the final day of the window...

 

Jordan Jack had been a brilliant number one for almost 10 years for us. He is our all time appearances leader with over 380 games (320 League appearances) and became our first keeper and 4th player to score 100 goals, finishing with 101 (84 League Goals).

However, with the rise of Foggarty, and this seasons surprise packet Hodgson, how are both six and a half feet plus monsters, the comparatively tiny six foot one Jack, had found himself slipped to third in the pecking order, and has not played a game this season since the friendlies.

At only 27 he is still young enough to offer plenty, but we just have better options already, so while it's sad to see a club legend go, we couldn't stand in his way when he wanted to leave.

We got more than what he was valued at, plus some follow ons, and the usual 50% add on.

[Punch]

1 minute ago, DaneBramage said:

Been a while since I last checked in on this, but still going strong. Several more promotions in the bag and looking very good to add another this season.

Thanks!

The defence has turned into a brick wall this season. Hoping it stays that way and now we've gotten through the worst of the fatigue, the attack can kick on and lead us into The Championship.

[Punch]

FEB 2032 - Match Day 34 - Vs Stoke City

 

Match Report

Spoiler

Another suffocating performance as we beat The Potters for the first time, in front of a full house at The Bowl.

AN early goal for Paterson allowed us to control the game, before two second half goals to Petrosino and Millington put the game to bed, despite their late consolation.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

The news got even better as Charlton were beaten, as were most of the teams in the play off hunt, allowing us to extend the lead back to 13 points.

 

 

Up next...last placed Wycombe travel to The Bowl.

[Punch]

FEB 2032 - Match Day 35 - Vs Wycombe Wanderers

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A complete performance against the side placed last in the League as we ran away with a 4-0 win.

An early Hodgson penalty, a Williams brace, and Petrosino's 20th League goal of the season, along with a clean sheet made for a good day out.

 

John Hodgson smashed home his 4th penalty of the season, from as many attempts.

 

I found this little new bit, that we are now 30 games undefeated at home.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

Everyone at the top won, so it all stays the same. 13 point lead with 11 games to play for us, and 12 for Charlton.

 

 

Up next...The kids are up again in the Pizza Cup semi final, as Bristol Travel to The Bowl.

[Punch]

 

After running into the flooded pitch problem a few times last season, it strikes for the first time this season, washing out the kids in the Pizza Cup semi final.

Our light month just got even lighter.

 

Up next...Back to League action as Gillingham come to The Bowl

[Punch]

FEB 2032 - Match Day 36 - Vs Gillingham FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A stunning performance as we put play off chasing Gillingham to the sword.

The goals were shared around, but it was all over by half time as we took a 3-0 lead to the break.

 

With 10 games to play this win has guaranteed our highest ever finish.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

Charlton won their make up game, but then lost their Match Day 36 encounter, so we are now level on games and hold a 13 point lead with 10 to play.

 

 

Up next...we travel to Rotherham to take on the 11th place Millers.

[Punch]

FEB 2032 - Match Day 37 - At Rotherham United FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A tough fight in this match where both sides had their chances, but neither could find a way to break the dead lock, so the points were shared.

 

The result was enough to see us guaranteed a play off spot at worst, although we'd be pretty disappointed if we are involved in the play offs.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

The draw doesn't hurt us as Charlton also draw, keeping the gap at 13, with 9 to play.

 

 

Up next...we travel to Doncaster to take on the 12th place Rovers.

[Punch]

FEB 2032 - Carabao Cup Review

The Carabao Cup has been run and won with Chelsea taking out this years final, over Man City.

We were knocked out in the 4th Round by eventual Champions Chelsea.

[Punch]

FEB 2032

After the Pizza Cup was washed out, we ended up with only the 4 League games to be played this month, winning three and a draw in the other, while keeping three clean sheets, conceding only one goal, while scoring 11. A pretty good month to say the least.

 

And strangely enough, the analyst thinks we should have done more

 

13 in front, 9 to play, play offs secured at worst.

We'll be looking for a strong next month to push for the title.

 

Marco Petrosino won both the Player of the Month, and the Young Player of the Month, with young keeper John Hodgson taking 3rd in the Young Player.

 

The Board have agreed to upgrade my licence.

 

We take a loss this month, but not too bad.

 

The kids will take on Bristol for the Pizza Cup semi final, while we have 5 games, which could take us close to the title, including the block buster at The Bowl to end the month.

[Punch]

MAR 2032 - Match Day 38 - At Doncaster Rovers FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

It's official, we will not be taking part in this seasons play offs, as a thumping victory over Doncaster give us guaranteed promotion at worst.

It was another brilliant all round performance as the defence suffocated the Rovers out of the match while our attack continued to do what they do and slammed 4 passed the Doncaster defence.

 

The Board have given us a massive boost to the budgets, the wage budget alone is nearly 5 times what we are currently spending, but considering there is still players on the same contracts they were on in League Two, we are going to have to start spending more on wages very soon.

 

The fans and the Board are pretty happy with our performances as well.

 

 

Spoiler

Promotion to the Championship is secured, but the job isn't finished, as there is still a title to be won.

With Charlton beaten, we now hold a 16 point lead with 8 games to play.

 

 

Up next...Luton travel to The Bowl, as we look to press out title claims against the 14th placed Hatters.

[Cheez3y]

Finally caught up.

Championship here we come!

[Punch]

8 minutes ago, Cheez3y said:

Finally caught up.

Championship here we come!

Yes!!!! Interesting times ahead. Going to be a massive challenge.

[Punch]

MAR 2032 - Match Day 39 - Vs Luton Town FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A devastating performance as Petrosino and Williams ran amok scoring 5 between them, and at 4-0 by half time, the game was already over.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

Charlton were beaten again as we take our lead to 19 points with 7 games to play.

One more win will secure the title, and send us to The Championship with a League One title under our belts.

 

 

Up next...will the stars align, one win from the title, and we are at The Bowl against 23rd Place Bradford City.

[Punch]

 

I just noticed our form this season has as within touching distance of some very impressive League One all time records:

 

We currently have 95 points so three more wins would get us past Wolves near 20 year old record.

 

With 29 wins currently, we are within 4 wins, with 7 games to play, of breaking Aston Villa's 60 year old record.

 

We currently have 97 team goals, again with 7 games to play, we require 15 goals to break QPR's 70 year old record.

[Punch]

MAR 2032 - Match Day 40 - Bradford City AFC

 

 

Match Report

Spoiler

A brilliant performance in front of a near sell out crowd as we secure the title at The Bowl.

A brace to Ryan Lewis and a late goal to McBurnie, along with a string of great saves from John Hodgson, secured a 3-0 win.

The party could then kick off as we got to raise the League One trophy in front of the Ravens faithful, as the title is secured.

 

 

 

Table

Spoiler

Charlton lost lost their 3rd in a row, and 4th in 5, and are now in real danger of being caught for the automatic promotion spot, with three teams in close proximity hunting them down.

The title is secured with six games to play, as we rack up a century of goals.

 

 

Up next...The kids are up for the Pizza Cup semi final, as Bristol travel to The Bowl.

[Punch]

MAR 2032 - Papa Johns Trophy Semi FInal - Vs Bristol Rovers FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

We've booked another date at Wembley after securing a late victory in a cracking semi final encounter.

McBurnie got us on the board early in what was a free flowing game, with both sides playing attacking football, amazingly it took until nearly 70 minutes before another goal was scored, Bristol hitting back with an equaliser.

Just when it looked like penalties would be the decider, Kaine Tomlinson found McBurnie who somehow got a shot away under heavy marking, deep into stoppage time, and he found the back of the net.

It was a tough match, and probably a harsh way for Bristol to lose, but I am sure glad we didn't have to go to the lottery that penalties can be.

 

 

London Calling...

Spoiler

We book another trip to Wembley to take on Man United U23s in the final.

 

We have met before, with them knocking us out in last seasons Quarter Final in a tight encounter, so the kids will be looking to make up for that.

 

 

Up next...we travel to Plymouth in a return to League action.

[Sonic Youth]

Nice work becoming Champions before any team qualified for the playoffs 

Another cup final, good luck against Man Utd U23’s 

There’s some old records that you’re going for 

[Punch]

6 minutes ago, Sonic Youth said:

Nice work becoming Champions before any team qualified for the playoffs 

Haha thanks, I think our defence has just been on another level this season. We've always been a good attacking team, but we struggled letting in silly goals last year. This season has just been a brick wall at the back.

Also helps that Charlton have dived off a cliff in the last month.

6 minutes ago, Sonic Youth said:

Another cup final, good luck against Man Utd U23’s

An unexpected one, the kids just keep turning up and don't know how to lose.

6 minutes ago, Sonic Youth said:

There’s some old records that you’re going for 

I couldn't believe how long some of those records have been standing. We get nothing for them, but would still be a unique thing to knock some or all of them over.

Edited February 3, 2022 by Punch

[Jtomsett11]

An exceptional season so far,  I'm looking forward to seeing how you do in the Championship which is definitely a huge step up in quality.  However, despite this I'd predict another season where you finish on the verge of the play offs as you usually do when promoted and when you don't go up immediately!

[Punch]

2 hours ago, Jtomsett11 said:

An exceptional season so far,  I'm looking forward to seeing how you do in the Championship which is definitely a huge step up in quality.  However, despite this I'd predict another season where you finish on the verge of the play offs as you usually do when promoted and when you don't go up immediately!

Thank you!

Will be interesting to see how we go up there. We will be losing up to four Championship quality players who we currently have on loan, and may not be able to keep.

We are going to need players to step up and fill their spots.

[Punch]

MAR 2032 - Youth Intake

 

The Class of 32 has arrived, and as per usual, the star ratings leave a bit to be desired, but there is still plenty of potential.

 

It looks a lot better by PA, with quite a few of these kids showing great potential.

 

By attributes, it's a different story again, with only one 60 plus player.

Will need to see a lot of growth before any of these players will be considered for first team.

 

The Best 4

Spoiler

Our best prospect is a central defender that can cover all sides. Looks like a fine prospect.

Also one of only two IoM natives in the intake.

 

This one looks like a pretty decent striker, already has good finishing and pace to burn.

 

A left sided defender already showing good tackling and defensive attributes. Another decent looking prospect.

 

The only left sided attacking midfielder in the intake, pace to burn and good technique.

 

 

[Punch]

MAR 2032 - Match Day 41 - At Plymouth Argyle FC

 

Match Report

Spoiler

We have 20 players on international duty, but with the title already secure I opted not to postpone this match and use the players at out disposal to take on 6th placed Plymouth at Home Park.

In an exciting match, Plymouth twice managed to come from behind, before we snatched a late victory in injury time.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

We've cracked the century in points scored, and with 5 games to play, we are still a chance of catching or breaking the League One records mentioned previously.

 

 

Up next...Struggling to hold on to 2nd place and automatic promotion, Charlton travel to The Bowl, to face a Ravens side who will still have 7 players on international duty, and 13 just returning, so may still have a patchwork team in place.

[Punch]

MAR 2032 - First Senior International

 

A milestone moment for FC Isle of Man as 29n Kim Suk-Kuen became the first Senior International to have been produced by the club.

The 18 year old winger made a goal scoring debut, netting the only goal in South Korea's recent 1-0 victory over Pakistan, in their Asian Group World Cup qualifier.

 

 

Another milestone ticked off, may he be the first of many.

[Punch]

MAR 2032 - Match Day 42 - Vs Charlton Athletic

 

Match Report

Spoiler

With 7 players still on international duty, and 13 having just returned, we had to be careful of managing fatigue in an important match up against an out of sorts second placed Charlton.

It was a pretty tough match as both sides slogged it out on a wet Bowl, with neither side creating a massive amount of chances.

Young midfielder/stricker Archie Adams fired us into the lead just after the half hour, before even younger winger/striker Gary Gowdy finally killed the game off on 76 minutes.

Good to see the young kids stepping up, and makes me feel better about the prospect of losing up to 4 Championship quality players for our 1st season in the Championship next season.

 

 

Table

Spoiler

With the title won, we've shown no let up.

We have now broken the League One record for points in a season.

We require one more win, and 7 more goals from our final 4 games to break another two League One records.

With 4 games remaining, the only thing decided is us as Champions. Automatic promotion, play off spots, and relegation spots are all still up for grabs.

 

 

Up next...London Calling. The kids got us to Wembley, the kids will be given the chance at glory as we face off against Man U U23s in the Pizza Cup final.

[Punch]

MAR 2032

A perfect month as we won all five League games, score 18 goals and conceding only 3, while we also won through to the final of the Papa Johns Trophy.

 

The analyst is happy as we have the best defence in the League, while we smashed the xG this month.

 

It looks to be a record breaking season for The Ravens, while Charlton continue their free fall, and now the automatic promotion spot, the play off spots, and the relegation spots are all still up for grabs.

 

Our players took all three spots in the Youth Player of the Month this month, with Pizza Cup semi final hero Alan McBurnie taking the top spot.

 

Our perfect month resulted in me being awarded the Manager of the Month.

 

While we made a loss this month, we are still looking strong financially.

Who knows what the Board may decide to do Stadium wise now we are headed to The Championship though.

 

Internationals

Well, there was a lot. At one point we had 20 players away from the club.

It was a special moment as our first academy product reached full international level, with Kim Suk-Kuen debuting for South Korea in a World Cup qualifier.

 

Harry Bannigan became our 39th youth international, while Kim Suk-Kuen became our 40th international, and 1st senior international. He also became our first player to represent South Korea at any level.

Another unique aspect to this, is that he became a senior international, having never played a youth international. I wouldn't think that too common.

 

With the League season winding down, we only have three games this month, but we start with the huge clash at Wembley Stadium, going up against Man United U23s for the Pizza Cup.

[Punch]

Upgrades

 

I have finally succeeded in getting the Board to upgrade some facilities, and I didn't even need to beg. They just accepted them outright.

 

 

At a combined cost of almost 3.5 million, both the training and youth facilities will be upgraded over the coming off season.

Not sure what benefit this will give us, but they will both be ready to go for our first tilt at The Championship.

[Punch]

APR 2032

 

And so it begins...

 

 

I had always known this was the likely outcome, but that was the risk we took.

Marco Petrosino has been instrumental in our charge to the title and promotion, but he won't be with us for next season as West Ham want to get him playing in the Premier League, which was the reason he wanted to leave us in the first place.

 

So that's the first of our 4 loan players that won't be with us next season.

[Punch]

APR 2032 - Papa Johns Trophy Final - Vs Manchester United U23's

At Wembley Stadium

 

 

Match Report

Spoiler

Devastating! The kids absolutely ran amok putting Man U U23's to the sword in a devastating display of attacking football.

We got an early goal and their task was made a lot harder when they had a player sent off for a cynical challenge before half time. We managed to score another before the break, which pretty much broke their fight.

We ran away with the game in the second half, finishing the game with a massive 5-0 scoreline.

 

We also collected about 100k from our share of the gate.

 

 

Only one player who wasn't a teenager played in the competition and it was our goalkeeper.

 

We etched our name into another trophy.

 

Winners and biggest over achievers.

 

 

[Sonic Youth]

Dominant win! Congrats 

The Ravens have been playing well, and it looks like you’ll finish the season in style 

I like how your goals scored is the same as your points earned 

Edited February 5, 2022 by Sonic Youth
Goals

[Punch]

APR 2032

 

And now for some good news...

 

 

Exciting news as Cardiff, who look likely to be a Championship rival next season, have agreed to let us keep Levi Halliwell on loan for another year.

Halliwell has also agreed, so we get to keep a potential Premier League player, for our first tilt in the Championship.

And it will cost us nothing...even better.

[Punch]

1 minute ago, Sonic Youth said:

Dominant win! Congrats 

The Ravens have been playing well, and it looks like you’ll finish the season in style 

Thank you!

I must say I did not see that coming, although them having a player sent off in the first half certainly made our jobs a lot easier.

[Punch]

APR 2032

 

The Under 18's turn it on again...

 

Our Papa Johns Trophy triumph was the third trophy our kids have lifted this week

 

Our Under 18s have won the League again, while it's not the perfect season like last season, it's been exceptionally impressive.

 

They certainly know how to score a goal, slamming in 114 already in 24 games, while conceding only 21.

The future looks good.

 

Two days after securing the League title, they took out the Division 3 Cup final against Oxford U18s.

 

They've put together another brilliant season, and it's not over yet, as they are still alive in the FA Youth Cup.

[Sonic Youth]

1 minute ago, Punch said:

APR 2032

 

The Under 18's turn it on again...

 

Our Papa Johns Trophy triumph was the third trophy our kids have lifted this week

 

Our Under 18s have won the League again, while it's not the perfect season like last season, it's been exceptionally impressive.

 

They certainly know how to score a goal, slamming in 114 already in 24 games, while conceding only 21.

The future looks good.

 

Two days after securing the League title, they took out the Division 3 Cup final against Oxford U18s.

 

They've put together another brilliant season, and it's not over yet, as they are still alive in the FA Youth Cup.

This is getting ridiculous. They are too good 

[Punch]

8 minutes ago, Sonic Youth said:

This is getting ridiculous. They are too good 

Kieran Rawlinson and Gary Gowdy leading the line in a season or so's time would be a scary prospect to opposition teams.