Downham Town U10 Reds can look back on the 25/26 season with an immense amount of pride.
Whilst we cannot talk about number of wins and losses – we can focus on how well the team have played, fought and developed together in their second season as a 7 a side team.
They matched attractive attacking football with resolute and organized defending enhancing their reputation as one of the best sides around in their age group. The league form was excellent throughout the season – playing some tough games against strong opponents in the top league within the u10 MNYL grouping, Consistent performances in the league were matched with a brilliant cup run where they progressed to the final and got to take part in finals day – a tremendous experience for all of those involved.
In addition to their abilities on the pitch – their level of sporting behaviour was second to none – always playing hard but fair and being respectful off opponents and officials alike.
Overall as a group – they are a joy to coach – always happy to listen, learn and take on new instructions – adapting to different formations as the season wore on.
On behalf of the 3 coaches involved, we would like to show our appreciation to the team and the parents for their support and dedication for the season. We are excited about next season as we move to 9 a side football in the u12 category and to see what the team can achieve.
Well done u10 Reds – an outstanding season for all.
Last night was the 1st of the clubs end of season presentation nights to celebrate the achievements of the players and to thank our numerous sponsors and our fans who have supported the club throughout the season, our thanks go to our main sponsors SCL Interiors, Adrian Flux, Fraser Dawbarns Solicitor, Evolution BS and Charmed Interiors along with our club partners Carters Haulage, Morris Armitage, Glover Group, Holden Group and Forbes Technologies and a number of businesses from the Downham Market area
Although the season ended in relegation for the 1st team back to step 5 football the achievement of playing step 4 football for the 1st time in the clubs history needs to be celebrated and the club has ambitions to continue to develop and grow with the aim of getting promoted back to step 4 and being able to sustain the team at that level.
We also celebrate our first season back in the Thurlow Nunn under 18s and although it was a difficult start we are seeing good signs for the development of our youth players and the opportunity for some to step up to 1st team football. Ourthanks go to Mel Jupp of Forbes who sponsored the u18s kit for the season
The awards for last were
1st team
manager’s Players Nathan Davies,
Players player Charlie Royle,
Supporters Player Charlie Royle,
John Fysh Trophy Eoin McQuaid
Under 18s
Players player Donovan Douglas-Rule
Supporters player Ashton Thorrold
Managers player Beau Loram
Nathan Davies receives The 1st team Managers award from Craig Dickson
Eoin McQuaid received The John Fysh award from club president John Fysh
Jake Miller received the Supporters Player of The Year and 1st team Players Player of the Year on behalf of Charlie Royle
Beau Loram receives The U18s Managers Player of the Season award from Manager Matty Blackwood and coaches Gary Collins and Jonny Clements
Manager Matty Blackwood and coaches Gary Collins and Jonny Clements present Donovan Douglas-Rule with the U18s Players Player of the Year award
U18s Supporters Player of the Year Ashton Thorrold receiving his award from Matty, Gary and Jonny
Main Club Sponsors
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