Story & photo: Mick Ashman
The junior soccer teams of Earl Marshall JFC have enjoyed a great start to the new season.
The Under-12s have won their opening four games and currently sit second in the table. Manager Saidi Msigiti said he can already sense the team are ready to move up to the top level,
“Our three new signings have slotted in perfectly and strengthened the squad and the boys have told me that they are determined to push for promotion this season.”
The Under-11 team adapted quickly to nine-a-side football on a bigger pitch and they too were impressive in their opening games. After two convincing wins at home, they travelled to Millmoor knowing a win would see them at the top of the table. They took the lead after Javelle Clarke took possession at the halfway line before running towards goal and placing the ball beyond the keeper. Millmoor levelled just before half-time and there was a real sense of disappointment when Millmoor claimed the match with a goal in stoppage time.
A week after a narrow 3-2 defeat, the Under-10s put in a fine team display to secure an emphatic 5-0 win at the expense of Manton Athletic, with Daniel Bramhall bagging a hat-trick. They are in a tough Division but manager Tony Herrington is pleased with their progress.
“The boys give 100% in training; they listen and are keen to learn. They show great team spirit and that all bodes well for a very good season”.
For more information on Earl Marshall Juniors – a football club that is proud to reflect the diversity of our local community – then please contact Mick Ashman on 07843 731430.
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