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In
what year was Westend Juniors formed, and how many players attended
the first training session? |
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1991,
and four boys were present. |
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What
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To enable
youngsters from all social backgrounds to enjoy playing organised
football as inexpensively as possible. |
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Is it true that
for twelve years Westend never charged a membership or training fee? |
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Yes. |
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How many
youngsters do you estimate have played football at Westend since
1991? |
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Approximately
5,000. |
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What age groups
do you cater for, and how many players have you got on your
register? |
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Over 400 boys
and girls from four to sixteen, plus three Open Age teams. |
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Westend have
earned a reputation second to none in the area. Does this mean
you only want good players to join? |
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No!
We treat every player who joins the club with equal respect. |
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| Q. |
How
many times have Westend won the League and Cup in the Junior 11 a
side League? |
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We have been
the Junior League Division One Champions 9 times, and have won the
Junior Cup on 7 occasions. |
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Why
do we never see Westend teams in the Junior Mini Football League? |
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See next QA
(and the previous one). |
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| Q. |
Why is Westend Saturday morning mini
football so popular? |
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The emphasis
is on enjoyment, everyone gets to play regardless of ability, no
travelling involved, no League tables, and no pressure. |
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Does this mean
that talent scouts from professional clubs never get a chance to see
Westend players? |
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No!
We have regular visits from professional clubs, including
Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City, Leeds Utd, and Huddersfield Town. |
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| Q. |
When did Westend
become an FA Charter Standard club? |
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In 2001 we
were the first junior club in the West Riding to achieve Charter
Standard, and moved up to Development Standard one year later. |
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| Q. |
Do you have your
own website? |
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Yes!
www.westendjuniors.com |
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