Under 10s - 2004-05

Squad:
Michael Arlott, Ben Brown (Captain), Jake Cory, Joe Crichard, Patrick Merryman, David Nash, David Preece, Matthew Rooke, Anthony Watkins, Luke Williams.

Coaching staff:
Coach: Nick Brown
Assistant: Steve Rooke

Training:
Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 7:00pm at Ross Road Playing Fields

News:

Thu 17 Feb 2005 - U10s Mini-League Phoenix teams pull out
The new U10s mini-league has been reduced to four teams after the two Phoenix teams, Jets and Sharks, pulled out.

Sat 12 Feb 2005 - U10s Mini-League launches/Supplementary Cup draw made
Six U10s teams, including Ledbury Swifts, have come together to form a new mini-league to keep interest going until Easter. The other five teams are Bartestree Rangers, FC Phoenix Jets, FC Phoenix Sharks, Wellington and Westfields. The organisers have also relaxed players restrictions for the new fun league, which will allow the teams to try out new players ahead of the move up to 11-a-side football next season. The games will be played around the Supplementary Cup, the draw for which has handed Swifts a tough first-round against Dynamo Bartestree. Ledbury will be looking for revenge after losing 4-1 in appalling blizzard conditions at the end of November.   

Sat 29 Jan 2005 - Transfer brings new signing
Swifts U10s have signed another new player, this time on a big money (£2) mid-season transfer. Until recently, Anthony Watkins has been playing for Bartestree but has decided to move to Ledbury because he goes to school with some of the other team members. Anthony, playing in the number 14 shirt, made his debut in today's friendly match against the Rangers, and his signing keeps the squad at nine following the decision of another player, Luke Williams, to pull out of the team. Welcome on board Anthony.

Sat 15 Jan 2005 - New signing
The Under 10s have signed a new player, bring the squad size to nine after the team started the season with only seven players. Jake Cory has joined the team and made his debut as substitute in the 6-1 demolition of Hereford Lads Club Colts. He'll be playing in the number 11 shirt - Welcome to the Swifts Jake.

Sat 11 Dec 2004 - Switched venue leaves Under 10s partying
With the Webb-Ellis Rugby World Cup trophy visiting Ledbury's Ross Road Sports Ground, the Ledbury Swifts Under 9s and Under 10s switched their home league fixtures against Orleton and Ross Juniors to the Barton Playing fields at Much Marcle. The Swifts management team elected to make the most of this opportunity and the Christmas period to turn the morning into a family celebration of football and Christmas. The parents of both Swifts teams combined together to lay on hot food, mince pies, hot drinks and that all important mulled wine for their own teams and the visiting supporters. All four sets of supporters and some local residents enjoyed two excellent games and some lovely refreshments with the Under 9s winning 11-0 against Orleton and the Under 10s losing a tightly contested game 3-0 against Ross Juniors. The two games were followed by an excellent raffle that was organised by Pete and Fiona Butler. The combination of the raffle and the refreshments raised an amazing £85 for team funds. The Under 9s and Under 10s management team would like to extend their thanks to Much Marcle Parish Council for the use of the playing field and to Much Marcle school for the use of their goals. In addition the team would like to extend their special thanks to Tracey Arlott, Pete & Fiona Butler, Julie Davis, Wendy Nash, Sally Rooke and their support team for the wonderful refreshments and raffle. A great morning was had by all especially as it all took place in bright sunshine. The Under 10s' share will be used to support an event for the whole age group in the New Year.

Sat 04 Dec 2004 - Rugby World Cup visit means venue changes for Swifts
The Under 10's home match against Ross Juniors will be played at a different venue on Saturday, December 11th because of the visit of the Rugby World Cup to Ledbury Rugby Club's Ross Road headquarters. The decision to move the matches for the Under 9s, Under 10s and Under 14s was taken after Swifts were advised by the Rugby Club that the charity events surrounding the visit of the Webb Ellis trophy would mean limited parking and access to facilities. Rather than arrange to play the fixtures away, the managers of the U9s and U10s have been given permission to use the Bartons playing fields next to Much Marcle Primary School. The matches will kick off at their normal times.

Sat 25 Sep 2004 - New signing
The Under 10s have signed a new player, after starting the season with only seven in the squad. Luke Williams joined the team after watching the 6-0 demolition of Belmont Falcons, and will play in the number 8 shirt. Welcome on board Luke. 

Sun 09 Jul 2004 - HJFL Leagues announced
Ledbury Swifts Under 10s will face 19 opponents in the 2004-5 season, according to the league team lists announced by the HJFL. The teams are: Bartestree Rangers, Belmont Falcons, Belmont Hawks, Bromyard Town, Dynamo Bartestree, FC Phoenix Jets, FC Phoenix Sharks, Golden Valley, Hinton, Kington Town, Hereford Lads Club, Hereford Lads Club Colts, Ledbury Swifts Rangers, Leominster Minors, Pencombe, Ross United Services, Wellington, Weobley, Westfields.Each team will play each other once, at the end of the season, the top four teams will play each other again to decide the winners. Matches will be played on Saturdays, kick-off at 11:30am