So proud of him today, Woke up with a bad head and being sick with it but still wanted to go football, and played amazing in that net and only gone and bagged himself POTM and also OPOTM. Well done Thomas super brilliant ⚽️🧤🥅 Mum (Kirsty)

Good luck everyone this weekend. Where is everyone playing? Are there any interesting locations or are you playing on a pitch with a nice view?

Preston's Mum is very protective (as are all Mum's) and not knowing anything about Football, demanded he had Finger Saves in his Gloves. We bought some and Preston did not like them and actually thought they hinded his grip. I took them out and until his Mum reads this post she still thinks he wears the Finger Saves. A few Glove providers do not recommend them. They can be useful when a keeper is injured and needs extra support, but it’s always better not to rely on them. Without finger saves, the fingers and muscles can strengthen naturally, rather than depending on the spines for support. So basically some keepers may need them to aid recovery but shouldn't rely on them Who uses them?

Oliver one the keepers who trains with us. Lost 5-1 this morning in the quarter final but still got MOTM. He was chuffed to recieve the MOTM trophy 👏👏

Tomorrow morning, Lewis will be playing up a year and starting in goal for his first U11 game! This evening it was back to training at the academy to keep the routine going. But there is some serious excitement ahead of the game. Not just a new team, but jumping from 7v7 to 9v9 - Bigger pitch, bigger goals, and finally offsides! It's just a guest appearance, but it should be a great experience regardless. Best of luck to all for the upcoming weekend 🙌