U14

After Sunday's 'game' we need to start again. For this reason we have asked all players to write down what worked and what didn;t on Sunday, and why you think the result went so badly against us. Also, we need to know what you feel is your best position so that we can settle on a definitive team and stick with it - I think we have been trying players in different positions each week and we need to decide on a formula and stick to it.

Following your comments on Friday we will put a team together - this team will stay together until at least Christmas, barring suspensions and injuries/unavailability.

You are not bad footballers. Other teams have been together for years and have played 3 or 4 times a week in school and other teams for years. We are, comparitively, a new team. Deciding on a settled line-up will help us improve. Some of you may not be placed in your first choice position, but if this happens this is for the good of the team.

Once we have decided on the team line up, we will speak to each of you individually and explain exactly what is required of you in your new position. Obviously, with 18 in our squad, some of you may 'share' a position, with the player who does best on Friday starting the game on Sunday. Mike has expressed a wish to play in defence, so Simon will be starting in goal from next week, with Mike deputising as and when necessary.

We play Cheshire Blades on Sunday, and Terriers again the week after. We need to show some pride next time we play Terriers - on Sunday too many players gave up before the game had even started.

See you on Friday