Story: Mick Ashman
This season is turning out to be the most successful in the history of Earl Marshall Juniors Football Club, with all three junior teams in strong contention for a top three finish in their respective leagues.
After narrowly missing out on promotion to Division A at the end of last season, the Under 12s are well placed to secure a top three finish this time around. They are also enjoying a fantastic Cup run, having beaten Abbey Lane 4-0 in the last round. They face Greenhill in the quarter finals.
The Under 11s recent 4-0 win over Heeley FC means that victory in their two remaining games will see them promoted as Division B Champions. Manager Garfield Walters and his assistant Cecil Clarke, who have coached many of the boys since they started as Under 7s, are immensely proud of the team’s steady year-on-year progress. Garfield believes this has come with hard work during training, a willingness to learn and a tremendous team spirit with every player making a key contribution to the season’s success.
It has been a similar story for the Under 10s who have also made excellent progress over the last couple of seasons. They are currently battling for third place in the league and are through to the quarter finals in their Cup competition. Manager Tony Herrington believes that any team who can take four points from league leaders Chesterfield Town is a match for anyone, and believes that the boys are capable of going undefeated until the end of the season.
The Club will be holding trials for next season at the beginning of June (for Under 11s, Under 12s and Under 13s).
If you would like 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 731 430.