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Issue 7 March 2010 Contents

First of all I would like to to interact with our younger readers 6Conor’s Real Writtle
welcome the Essex FA and give them a chance to practice Minors Under 8s
to the team.This is their reporting skills. This is open to all 16Pure-Soccer Shop
fantastic news as we age groups so feel free to send in your & Product Review
will now be working own match reports and football diaries.
alongside Chris Evans The article The Match gives you an 18Your Team Your Report
who is their Press and Publicity Officer insight into a manager’s squad line-up,
and a Chelmsford City supporter. Chris the formation they will be playing and Tiptree Jobserve Panthers
will have the latest news on what’s even what might be the key part of a
happening in Essex youth football. team’s performance. Those who have 20Final Whistle
been brave enough have even predicted
This issue’s front cover features players the score. Something we look forward 10 Football Facts
from Hannakins Farm FC. Based in to finding out once these games have
Billericay at Rosebay Avenue, they been played. Good luck and fingers 21Grass Roots Football LIVE
have teams ranging from youth to vets. crossed with the fixtures. NEC, Birmingham
The boys from Hannakins got in touch 24Fitness Facts Quiz
with P-S and we set them up with a Test your knowledge
front cover shot. 27Colchester United
News
In our last issue we introduced A Player’s 29Colchester United
Report and My Football Diary. Both aim Lee Honeywood Gary White’s Round up
30The P-S Cover
Contributions Player Profiles
Lee Honeywood, John Sander, Steve Ward, Rob Pithers, 32P.A.S.S. FC v
John Dawson, Naomi Leeds, Hannah Stabler, Joel Breeze, Ipswich Town FC
Chris Perry, Gwynn Evans and Shaun Crockford. 36Stat Attack
James
Contact Pure-Soccer 52Spot The Difference
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opportunities please contact Gwynn Evans 58Ipswich Town FC
T: 01787 376206 E: [email protected] News update
61My Football Predictions
Ethan

61Pure-Soccer readers meet
pro players
66P-S Supporters Team
Player of the month
68P-S Quiz answers
68Extra Time
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64Intersports FC

Here come the girls!

Match Preview
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Training Tips

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Minors u8s

Writtle Minors - A Brief History In the 2007/2008 season the club joined the
Writtle village football team played originally at Chelmsford Youth Football League and the
what was Rollestons, now Long Brandocks estate. Blackwater & Dengie League. Our Club actively
In 1962 a developer who owned Paradise Road pursues all aspects of Youth Development and
wanted the Long Brandocks pitch to complete his Child Protection policy as directed by the Football
development and a straight swap was agreed. Association and became the first Youth Football
At this time the Cricket Club played on the village Club in Essex to be awarded the FA Charter
green, however under increasing pressure from Standard.
windowless residents they joined forces with the
football club and moved to Paradise Road. In The Minors have produced many notable players
1968 a local man, Bob Cooper, saw the need for including Nigel Spink, European Cup winner with
a youth team and started training a Boys Brigade Aston Villa. England International, Warren Barton
team of Under 13s.This was the beginnings of the of Newcastle and Mick Stockwell of Ipswich. In
Writtle Minors Football Club.The Club entered the 2001 the Club started a girls section with a squad
Chelmsford & District Football Mini League in the of 7 year old girls.The club is now represented in
1969/1970 season. the Essex County Girls League at Under 11 and 14
level. 20% of our youngsters are now girls.
The Club largely took the colours of Celtic and
play in green and white hooped shirts with white Writtle Minors Under 8s
shorts and green socks.The Club crest is a miner’s The club play in the Chelmsford League and play
helmet above a football, reflecting Bob Cooper’s their home games at Paradise Road in Writtle.The
light hearted approach to the game.The Minor’s team are led by manager Gary Simms and the
compete in many competitions for boys and fantastic assistant coach Guy Cumstey.
girls at age groups from Under 8 to Under 16 and
regularly win League and Cup trophies. Pure-Soccer asks Conor about the real Writtle
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www.wmfc.co.uk Who are you ?

Conor

Age: 8
Club: Writtle Minors
Supports: Arsenal
Position: Right midfield
Style: Tricky
Boots: Nike Total 90, black and green
Favourite player: Andre Arshavin

MANAGER

Gary Simms

Started at club: 2007
Supports: Manchester United
Favourite past player: George Best
Favourite new player: Wayne Rooney

FACT FILE

Club: Writtle Minors Under 8s
Manager: Gary Simms
Assistant Manager: Guy Cumstey
League: Chelmsford League
Home ground: Paradise Road, Writtle
Main sponsor: LLS Ltd
Colours: Green and white hoops

PLAYER SQUAD
conor
joe
nathan
ibilly
harrison
taylor
louis
james
thomas
matt

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Minors u8s

Who wears the most Who is the fastest
outrageous boots? in the squad?

Matthew IBilly

They are a bit special. He has got natural speed.

Any nicknames Who is the funniest?
in the team?
Nathan
Taylor
P-S says he must take after his dad
We call him Taz. (only joking Kev!)

Who is your hardman Who takes the free
in the team? kicks for the team?

Thomas Conor

He delivers a very solid tackle. He delivers a nice ball.

Who is your captain Who is not known for
of the team? their dancing?

everyone The gaffers

We rotate each week. They have both got two left feet
(bit like when they play!)



essex county
fa news

Encouraging half-season
respect figures released

Praise for The FA’s Respect its ugly head from people with whom has been given by The FA that allows
Programme from local referee you wouldn’t normally associate this the good citizens within the game to
Ian Butler has coincided with type of behaviour away from football have confidence to act appropriately
the launch of a brand new film pitches. Players, coaches and referees and report incidences knowing they
entitled “Are You Losing It?” as have started walking away from our will be well supported.”
the Essex County FA also releases game and I see all of us in those videos
promising figures indicating a in some shape or form. Let’s hope they Meanwhile, statistics gathered in Essex
reduction in poor conduct since make people think about their actions.” between 1st June and 31st December
the start of the initiative to create for the season prior to Respect’s 2008
a better playing environment. Two films are planned, with one launch,when compared with the current
centred on how an abusive player is campaign,have mirrored these narratives
Respect continued its forward viewed by his team mates and the of progress. Around a 10% decrease is
momentum at England’s friendly other highlighting the impact an evident for Caution Code C2, which
against Egypt on Wednesday 3rd aggressive parent on the touchline covers dissent, while the number of
March when the viral was released as can have on a youngster. Part of the E20 cases for misconduct by members,
a follow-up to the popular Ray Programme’s launch message club officials and/or spectators has
Winstone videos a year ago. Now emphasised the intention to alter happily dropped by roughly 17%.
Butler, who resides in Dunmow and negative attitudes and abuse from the
officiates games for the Broch Group sidelines and on the pitch as well as Helen Hever is Essex’s County Welfare
Mid-Essex League, believes the video offering a long-term commitment to Officer and she was delighted to observe
requires maximum exposure to ensure the recruitment and retention of the local and national trends.“Respect
the Programme’s message reaches all referees, creating fun and safe playing continues to have a positive impact
corners of grassroots football. environments and taking action on the recruitment of referees nationally,
against those committing misconduct. with 5,197 newcomers meaning an
“The first Ray Winstone video was increase of 45%,” she added.“It’s also
powerful and realistic and this one Ian is also adamant that Respect has promising to learn that 10,700 people
needs even more publicity,” he made a positive impact on both its have so far undertaken The FA Online
expressed.“Anti-social behaviour has intended and less obvious targets, Parents Course. Locally, we’ve seen a
been creeping into football for some continuing:“Bizarrely, I think the decrease in misconduct so, together
time and, similar to road rage, it rears Programme has had the most effect with marketing like these videos, the
on people who normally behave well consensus is that the Programme is
at matches because clear guidance achieving its objectives.”

You can view the new ‘Are You Losing It?’ film online at www.thefa.com or by following the links in
the ‘Welfare’ section of www.essexfa.com. Meanwhile, all queries relating to the Respect Programme
in Essex, or the game’s safeguarding and welfare issues in general, should be directed to County
Welfare Officer Helen Hever on (01245) 393098 or via E-Mail at [email protected]

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Press & Publicity Officer
Essex County Football Association

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East Anglian Counties
U18s Championship

Essex 3 Hertfordshire 2
iBy Mark Wallis

Caretaker boss Ian Bent had a The game start in a lively fashion and lead when Bobby Hoy chipped a shot
perfect start to his spell in Ryan Henshaw curled an effort into onto the crossbar following James Yates’
charge of Essex U18s as they the arms of visiting ‘keeper Haydn corner while Ross Lamb fired just wide
saw-off Hertfordshire by three Dodge following good work from of the near post for the hosts shortly
goals to two in an entertaining Andy Elgar, but it was Herts who took before the break. However, Essex took
affair at Burnham Ramblers’ the lead on just 8 minutes, Omar a stranglehold on the tie after the
Leslie Field, the home manager Vassell beating Ryan Batchford on break and hauled themselves level
claiming: “It gives us something the right before crossing into the nine minutes beyond the restart, Lamb
to build on for next season.” six-yard box where the ball ricocheted neatly finishing from 15 yards after
in off Arian Jokaran. some neat build-up play.
“I was delighted with our performance
and all the lads can take great credit” Essex responded well, Henshaw Gardner’s twisting run across the area
said Bent afterwards.“I thought we coming close as his shot struck a post eventually saw his low shot blocked
dominated the second half and following a fumble by Dodge before, and Herts ‘keeper Dodge did well to
played some nice football throughout the home county drew level on 19 tip Jamie Oates’ stinging effort over
the game which is what we asked for minutes. Batchford smashed a half- the top but the winner arrived on 79
- that’s most pleasing. We also came volley in off the crossbar following Jack minutes. Connor McKay finished-off
from behind twice which showed Gardner’s corner. Within two minutes, another slick move, sliding Joe Mayer’s
great attitude and spirit. With many though, Essex were behind once more, low ball inside the near post. Mayer
first-year players included it gives us Jokaran grabbing his second of the had a chance to extend the lead with
something to build on for next season.” afternoon as his 25-yard effort left seconds remaining as Dodge was
‘keeper David Hughes with no chance. called upon to fantastically push
The visitors could have extended their away Gardner’s fierce effort.

Sun 7th March 2010, Kick-Off 2:00pm
iBurnham Ramiblers’ Leslie Field

ESSEX SQUAD: HERTFORDSHIRE SQUAD:

David Hughes (Thurrock) Haydn Dodge (Boreham Wood)
Connor McKay (Thurrock) Bobby Armstrong (London Colney)
Ryan Henshaw (Witham Town) James Budden (Sun Postal Youth)
Ryan Batchford (Chelmsford City) Tom Carter (Hemel Hempstead Town)
Danny Johnson (FC Clacton) Charlie Robinson (Broxbourne Borough V&E)
Pearce Clark (Chelmsford City) James Yates (London Colney)
Jamie Oates (Hullbridge Sports) Michael Brindley (Broxbourne Borough V&E)
Jack Gardner (Concord Rangers) Charlie Theridge (Broxbourne Borough V&E, 67)
Ross Lamb (Chelmsford City) Arian Jokaran (Broxbourne Borough V&E)
Joe Mayer (Chelmsford City) Bobby Hoy (Stevenage Borough)
Andy Elgar (Chelmsford City) Liban Aiken (West Herts College)
Luke Painter (Thurrock, 70) Omar Vassell (West Herts College)
Unused Substitutes: Joe Fowler (Maldon Town) Unused Substitutes: Jack Newmarch

REFEREE: Chris Coyle (South Woodham Ferrers)
ASSISTANT REFEREES: Robert Keable (Chelmsford) and Kirk Mason (Tiptree). BOOKINGS: None.

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