Quick update after our second league match of the season with my son. Coming into this game, we were a bit on edge because the opposition had smashed their opening fixture 8-0. You always expect a tough shift when you see numbers like that on paper, but the boys came out flying and took a quick 0-4 lead. Of course, they weren't going to just sit back and take it. They pulled two back quickly on plays where Lizer didn't really have a chance, and from that point on, the game turned into a proper, tight battle. Lizer didn't have a relentless barrage of shots, but he handled what came his way really cleanly—commanding his box well on corners and holding onto long-range strikes with absolute security and no second-chance rebounds. There was one gk-moment in particular that made all the parents and spectators gasp. They got a dangerous free-kick just outside the box, and the lad struck it well. Lizer flew across the goal line to make a world-class fingertips save right at the base of the post. Absolute full-extension stuff! Unluckily for him, our defenders were watching the show instead of reacting to the rebound, and an attacker followed it up to smash it home. It’s a shame it ended in a goal because that save deserved a highlight itself! All in all, a really impressive display and a solid victory. My main tactical homework with him now is encouraging him to stay loud, organize the backline, and keep directing traffic from the back so he stays 100% engaged mentally even when the ball is upfield. But overall, extremely proud of how composed he looked between the sticks!

Jack loves a negative cut glove

Had a game yesterday and came away with the win! 🙌 Could everyone go and show some support on my TikTok? My account is @harrodsaves0 — would really appreciate it! 🧤 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdC8ch3C/ How did everyone else's games go this weekend?

Today was finally my league debut in goal—a bit delayed after having to fill in as an outfield player last match because we were short-staffed. Unfortunately, the warmup already felt a bit off with some muscle tightness, and the game confirmed it right away. My quad started pulling early on, so I played it safe and asked for a sub in the 13th minute. It’s frustrating, but with age, you learn that pushing through only leads to a severe injury and months on the sidelines. Having a second keeper this season is a huge advantage. Why risk a serious tear when you have a teammate on the bench ready to step up? Fortunately, with next week off for the local holiday, I’ve got extra time to ice it, recover, and come back stronger. As for the match, it ended 1-1. We had enough chances to take all three points, especially with a numerical advantage for the final 20 minutes, but it just wasn't our day. Time to focus on recovery!

after conceding 4 goals in both of his last 2 games Freddie was determined to get a cleansheet today and he did helping the team to a 2-0 win! Match was against a team a few divisions higher which unfortunately had to be stopped 5 minutes early due to 1 of their players punching 1 of ours in the head, u11's 🫣