Under 8 report (Saturday 04 Feb)

   
    A cold morning at Westend today but another great turnout with over 30 players attending!    
    Team of the day went to the Pumas who won all five games. Their hardest game was against the Panthers. The Pumas went ahead through Ajay and Frank but George Noble and Joseph Hardcastle pulled it back to 2-2 before Ajay scored the winner with seconds to go.    
    Sam Pollentine was the star player for the Lions with some great defending. The Tigers played well also with Joe Wadsworth scoring 10 and Billy Gray defending like a young John Terry. Players of the day were Ajay Randhawa and Billy Gray.    
     Cross bar challenge today with only 3 hitting the bar. Well done to Oliver Salmon, Joseph Hardcastle and George Noble.    
         
   

Under 5 report (Saturday 04 Feb)

   
    Nice to see seven new players making their Westend debuts this morning and perhaps taking their first steps to the Premier League!    
    'Veterans' Max Hallas and Finn Murphy  set a fine example to the new boys with some excellent passing and tackling.    
    Findlay, Enzo, and Max were also on good form but all the players deserve great credit for doing so well in their first session back after the break.    
    Next session is on Saturday 11 Feb - parents are reminded that teams are selected at 9.00am prompt.    
         
    Under 6 report (Saturday 04 Feb)    
    Numbers were down this morning but those players who braved the cold put on a brilliant show of exciting football and the progress they have made under manager Steve Green was there for all to see.    
   
With Steve being unavailable, Westend's Football Development manager Shaun Townend took charge and those who failed to turn up missed some enjoyable and thrilling football.
   
    The Lions and Tigers played two close games against each other. In the first the Lions ran out 4-3 winners in a topsy-turvy game.  The Tigers grabbed an early lead through Oscar Dawber but 3 quick goals  from Finlay Brennan, Kaden, and Thomas Mawdsley-Colledge put them firmly in control. The Lions refused to give in, kept their heads up and pulled 2 goals back through Oliver Bottomley and Oscar Dawber. The game seemed to be heading for a draw, until Oscar completed his hat trick in the final minute to seal a fine comeback victory.    
    The second game was even closer, and the sides could not be separated. The Lions scored the best goal of the game when Kaden beat a number of defenders to square the ball into the box, where a fine shot on the turn from Finlay Brennan beat the keeper on its way into the bottom corner.  However, the Tigers again refused to give in, and forced a draw with another goal from Oscar.    
    Other players to catch the eye  were Euan Little, Lucas Thomas, and Sam Tindall.     
   

 

   
 
  Open Age First Team Under 11 Lions

  Under 13 Lions

Westend FC are very grateful to Mr Hussain of CLAIM 500 for sponsoring a number of teams at the Club

Pictured above are some of the Westend teams proudly showing off their new strips

 
 

UNDER 10

 

NEW PLAYERS MADE VERY WELCOME    

 9.00-10.30AM

 

 NON STOP 9 V 9 MATCHES EVERY SATURDAY MORNING

 

 
 

Under 6s enjoy a night at the Huddersfield Town Academy

 
 
                      
 
 

Eight Under 6 players were lucky enough to be drawn out of the hat to represent Westend FC in an invitation event at the Town Academy.

 
 

                       

Manager Steve Green is pictured with the squad who all enjoyed an exciting night of 5 a side football in the Barn at Leeds Road playing Fields on Monday night.

Chairman Ricky Thwaites was over the moon with their performance saying: "The boys have done the Club proud and their excellent display is testament to the way football is organised at Westend FC." He continued with praise for the manager: " Football is always fun with Steve and that shows in the way the youngsters play with smiles on their faces and the support he receives from a lovely set of parents".

FOOTBALL IS ALWAYS FUN AT WESTEND!

 
     
 

Preparing for our 21st Birthday celebrations

 
 

 
 

ONE of the RCD League’s most successful and respected clubs are making preparations to celebrate 21 years in local football.  Westend FC was formed in June 1991 with the objective of providing inexpensive football for boys and girls from all backgrounds.

 
 

With just four boys attending the first training session no one could have foreseen the success story that was to follow.  Within 12 months the club had four teams in the Huddersfield Junior League, and over 100 boys turning up every week.

 
 

By 1994 Westend were the first club in Huddersfield to become an FA approved mini soccer centre, and seven years later they were the first in the County to be awarded FA Charter Standard status.

 
 

The Club have since received the FA Charter Standard Development Club award. This season Westend, based at Huddersfield New College, have 12 teams playing every Sunday in the RCD Junior League and three open-age teams in the District League.

 
 

Westend have a superb management team whose main objective is to provide young players of all abilities with the opportunity to play football. 

 
 

The Club also have a thriving mini football section for all ages from Under 5 to Under 10 and scouts from many professional clubs are regular visitors to Westend.

 
 

 Huddersfield Town keeper Alex Smithies and Stoke City striker Cameron Jerome are among their former players.

 
 

Places are available in all age groups regardless of ability.

 
     
     
 
 
2011 U11 Lions U11 Tigers U12 Lions U12 Tigers U13 Lions U13 Tigers U14 Lions U14 Tigers U15 Lions U15 Tigers U16 Lions U16 Tigers
11-Sep 4-3 3-1 8-2 5-8 6-1 2-9 1-3 3-12 WO 2-4 0-1 3-3
18-Sep   7-2 4-3 6-1 7-4   1-5   0-1 0-14 5-1 3-0
25-Sep 2-8 3-6 4-2   1-1 1-6 0-3 6-5 2-13   6-1 1-2
02-Oct 3-5 4-5 3-3 0-9 4-2 1-6   8-2 1-8 0-4 1-5 0-5
09-Oct 11-0 3-3 5-7 6-4 1-3 1-3 0-1 1-5 0-6 0-20   0-10
16-Oct 7-0 5-2 4-4 0-10 3-1 4-3 2-0 4-2 1-10 1-10 1-5 3-4
23-Oct 2-2 3-3 2-2 2-5 1-2   0-3 4-2 5-3   1-8 2-6
30-Oct 2-2 WO 7-5 1-4 4-3 1-5 1-10 0-1 6-5 1-11 3-4 2-8
06-Nov 3-5 2-5   1-3   2-9 3-4 3-4   1-9 0-3 0-5
13-Nov 2-1 2-3 4-5 5-3 6-4 0-1 8-0 3-2 0-7 0-30   2-10
20-Nov 3-4 1-2   1-2 1-2 0-4 2-3   1-12   2-3 2-1
27-Nov 6-0 1-3 2-1 2-1 3-1 1-3 1-1 0-6 1-11 0-1 1-4 2-5
04 Dec 1-9   13-0   11-2 5-1 0-7 6-6     2-4 2-5
11 Dec                        
18 Dec                        
08 Jan         1-6         1-7    
15 Jan                        
22 Jan 2-3 1-2   2-5 3-4   0-4     0-8    
29 Jan       1-6 8-5     0-9 1-8 0-13 0-8 1-8
05 Feb                        
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

U12 Tigers ready for action before beating Bradford PA 'B' 6-1

 
 

 
 
     
 

Under 14 Lions 1 Norristhorpe 5

 
 

 
     
 

Westend  U11 Lions 4 Linthwaite 3

 
 

 
     
 

Gomersal and Cleckheaton 1 Westend U11 Tigers 3

 
 

 
     
 

Westend U13 Lions 6 Howden Clough 1

 
 

 
     
  THE WESTEND FAMILY  
   
 

 
 

Frank O.Dion sent us this message recently: “I have to say congratulation for your effort over the past 20 years of Westend FC - I am very happy to be part of the Westend family”

 
 

Groom Cup Winners 2006

Back Row: Dylan Thwaites Darren Weaver Richard Evans  Mike Jefferson Pete Tomlinson Ed McNamee Matt Sanderson Richard Boustead

Front Row: Steve Robinson Frank O.Dion Steve Westmoreland Adam Chapman Darren Thwaites Toyan Greaves

 
 

Born in Nigeria, Frank secured a place in Westend's history when he scored the winning goal and won the Man Of The Match award in the 2006 Groom Cup Final. His kind words sum up what Westend is all about.

 
 

In 2012 we celebrate 21 years in local football and with an ever increasing membership we have taken steps to strengthen our Management team for the 2011/12 season.

 
 

At Westend we have a thriving mini football section (Under 5 to Under 10) and parents appreciate the fact that on Saturday mornings they can watch their child playing in five very competitive matches without having the hassle and expense of travelling to different venues throughout the season.

 
 

 
 

A lot of RCD League mini football matches are cancelled every season due to adverse weather or pitch conditions but there is never any lack of competitive action at Westend.

 
 

Our players  enjoy themselves every Saturday morning playing matches on the all-weather pitch at the New College.  No pressure from  parents, no picking only the ‘best’ players, no coaching, no league tables, no win at all costs and no shouting from the manager.

 
  In addition to the competitive Saturday morning football, Westend players also enjoy top quality well organised midweek practice sessions.  
  Scouts from Manchester United, Manchester City, Leeds United and Huddersfield Town to mention just a few, are regular visitors to the Saturday morning matches at Westend.   
 

In addition to the mini football section we have 12 teams competing in the RCD Junior League from Under 11 to Under 16 and three Open Age teams playing every Saturday afternoon in the District League.

 
 

New players are always made very welcome at all age groups regardless of ability.

 
 

Anyone interested in joining Westend FC should give Ricky Thwaites a call on 07703 040845 for more information and a Westend 2011/12 Application Form

 

2011/12 SEASON

 
AGE GROUP  

TEAM MANAGER

MOBILE MIDWEEK  SATURDAY
Under 5  

Ricky Thwaites

07703 040845     9.00am-10.00am
Under 6  

Steve Green

07899 794212 Tuesday 6.00-7.00pm 9.00am-10.30am
Under 7  

Kevin Robinson            

07735 554610 Monday 6.00-7.15pm 10.30am-Noon
Under 8  

Dave Noble                    

07860 228494 Monday 6.00-7.15pm 9.00am-10.30am
Under 9  

Marvin Gaye                    

07429 013104 Monday 7.15-8.30pm 10.30am-Noon
Under 10  

Anthony Farrell              

07810 805168 Monday 7.15-8.30pm 9.00am-10.30am
 
 
RCD JUNIOR LEAGUE

Under 11 Lions

 

Shaun Townend             

07793 908821

Wednesday

7.00-8.00pm

Under 11 Tigers

 

Allan Scholefield           

07823 778921

Wednesday

7.00-8.00pm

Under 12 Lions

 

Stephen Robinson

07506 762224

Thursday

6.00-7.00pm 

Under 12 Tigers

 

Ricky Thwaites

07703 040845

Thursday

6.00-7.00pm 

Under 13 Lions

 

Steve Clark

07790 428240

Wednesday

6.00-7.00pm 

Under 13 Tigers

  Chris Williams 07715 294382 Wednesday

6.00-7.00pm 

Under 14 Lions

 

Andy Dorotiak

07775 523422

Thursday

7.00-8.00pm

Under 14 Tigers

 

Ricky Thwaites

07703 040845

Thursday

7.00-8.00pm

Under 15 Lions

 

Nick Walters

07884 497610

Tuesday

7.00-8.00pm

Under 15 Tigers

 

Stephen Newburn

07887 954007

Tuesday

7.00-8.00pm

Under 16 Lions

  Mark Wilde 07949 879494 Thursday

8.00-9.00pm

Under 16 Tigers

 

Carlton Walker

07789 993808

Thursday

8.00-9.00pm

OPEN AGE
First Team   Ricky Thwaites 07703 040845 Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm
Reserve Team   Nick Walters 07884 497610 Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm
 'A' Team   Mick Thwaites 07580 148624 Tuesday 8.00-9.00pm
Youth Academy   Nick Walters 07884 497610 Tuesday 8.00-9.00pm
 
     
 

Dave Noble's squad ready for action at Dewsbury

 
     
 

 
     
 

 
     
 

Another success for the Under 9s at the Dewsbury 5 a side tournament

 
 

8-0 winners in the Final!

 
     
 

Under 10 Tigers come runners up in the Cumberworth tournament

 
     
 

Celebration Day 2011

 
 

 
 

 
 

Dramatic penalty decider in the Under 9/10 Final

 
 

 
     
 

 
 

Pictured are the under 11 and 12 squads who enjoyed yet another superb day of fun football to celebrate Westend's 20th Anniversary

 
     
     
 

Kunavelela Project

 
 

On July 10th 2010 Westend manager Nick Walters donated four pairs of boots to start the ball rolling to help the kids of Hluvukani a small village in South Africa.

 
 

Since that day supporters of Westend FC have donated boots, shirts, and many other items that have now found their way to Harry and Smiling Ubisi in Hluvukani.

 
 

We are very grateful to Adrian Etheridge the MD of G.A.S.E. MARINE LTD in Ashford who arranged transport of the seven boxes, a total distance of 11,100 miles at no cost to Westend FC.

 
 

 

 
 

Harry and Smiling Ubisi wearing their Westend Celebration T Shirts

 
 

 
 

A message from Hluvukani

 
 

 
     
  Hi Ricky,  
  Trust this finds you well.  
  My apologies for the delay in sending the photos, technology in the
village isn't up to much and Harry had a few glitches with the camera.
 
  It seems that most of the pictures he had to take using his cell
phone, so sorry, not great quality.
 
   
  I know Harry has taken the camera into be looked at and we will
hopefully have more to send you soon.
In the meantime, hope this is ok.
 
  Please send our heartfelt thanks to all who had a hand in raising this
wonderful contribution.
 

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