📰 Wanderers Weekly: Roaring into the New Year! 🦁
Another week, another whirlwind of wonder with the Wanderers! As the frost starts to bite and the smell of mince pies fills the air, we’re bringing you a bumper edition of the Weekly to keep your spirits high. From dazzling displays on the pitch to heartwarming moments off it, Belmont Wanderers continues to shine. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s celebrate everything that makes our club so special! ☕
🧬 The Club DNA Report 🧬
Here at Belmont Wanderers, we’re not just a club, we’re a family, woven together by a shared love of the beautiful game and a commitment to our core values. It’s the very essence of who we are, shaping our players, our teams, and our entire club. This week’s DNA report gives us a chance to reflect on how we’re living those values on and off the pitch.
This week, our Attacking Prowess has been nothing short of phenomenal! ⚽🔥 With a staggering 5 hat-tricks and some truly spectacular goal tallies across the board, our teams have been finding the net with incredible flair. From the youngest Lions to our seasoned veterans, everyone’s been contributing to a goal-scoring frenzy that’s been a joy to behold. It’s a testament to the hard work being put in on the training pitch and the sheer talent coursing through our veins.
Defensively, the 2 clean sheets demonstrate our solid foundations. The 3 ‘Wall’ awards speak to the grit and determination of our back lines. And, of course, the 9 Playmaker awards show that our players are developing into the stars of tomorrow! 🙌🏆 We’ve also seen some great examples of sportsmanship this week. Keep it up!
Looking ahead, we’ll keep nurturing our Club DNA. We’re committed to developing players who are not only skilled on the pitch but also upstanding individuals who embody the spirit of fair play. That’s what makes us Belmont Wanderers, and that’s what will drive us forward to even greater success in the future!
⛈️ Weekend Weather Watch ⛈️
Here’s the outlook for the weekend’s games:
- Saturday: Drizzle with highs of 8.1°C and lows of 1.2°C.
- Sunday: Rain with highs of 8.7°C and lows of 4.5°C.
⚽ This Weekend’s Action ⚽
- Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Montpellier U14 (14:00)
💡 Team Spotlight
This week, we shine a spotlight on our Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 team, led by coach Andrew Goodman! The talented squad includes: Caleb, Aleksander, Kobe, Buddy, Beau, Alice, Jacob, Toby, Asher, Benjamin, Blake, Dominic, Harry, Iestyn. Let’s cheer them on!
A Big Belmont Welcome
Let’s give a huge Belmont welcome to the new players who joined our family this week: Joel (Belmont Hammers), Jayden (Belmont juniors). We’re thrilled to have you with us!
📸 From the Sidelines This Week 📸
🏆 The Weekly Roll of Honour 🏆
- Weekly Honours List: A list of all the special achievements awarded by coaches this week.
- Ruby (Belmont Bullets U13 Girls) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Hallie (Belmont Bullets U13 Girls) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
- Freya (Belmont Bullets U13 Girls) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
- Annabell (Belmont Bullets U13 Girls) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- Lincoln (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
- Ethan (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Leadership in Defence’ award.
- Oskar (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
- Lucas (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
- Oliver (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Dylan (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- kyan (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- Theo (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award.
- kyan (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award.
- Dan (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award.
- Logan (Belmont colts u15 boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Player of the Month: A huge club congratulations to our Player of the Month for November, Logan (Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions)! A fantastic achievement.
- Photo of the Week: Congratulations to Paige Christine Parry for this winning shot from last week!
- Birthday Corner: A very happy birthday this week to: Marcel, Edith, Albie, Finley, Paul, Jake, Riley, Mya, Alex, George! We hope you have a great day.
🎟️ The Belmont Sweepstake 🎟️
The prize pot for this month’s sweepstake is a massive £24.50 and growing! Get your entry in via the portal for a chance to win.
A huge congrats to our most recent sweepstake winner, easterbrooklouise@gmail.com!
✨ Last Week’s Highlights ✨
Belmont Wanderers U14 vs FC Phoenix – U14
Final Score: Won 4-0
Player of the Match: Aiden
The Wanderers showed their mettle, shaking off a slow start to dominate the second half. This victory proves their ability to overcome adversity and sets them up perfectly for next week’s top-of-the-table clash!
Belmont colts u15 boys vs Hinton FC – U15
Final Score: Won 7-2
Player of the Match: Oliver
The Colts demonstrated their strength in depth, giving valuable minutes to the squad and securing a resounding victory. This dominant performance cements their place at the top of the league as they head into the Christmas break.
Belmont Wanderers Lionesses vs Tupsley Girls U10 Pumas
Final Score: Lost 1-9
Player of the Match: Lola
Despite the scoreline, the Lionesses displayed remarkable resilience and determination, with Lola bagging her first-ever goal! This match showcased their fighting spirit and provided valuable lessons for future growth.
Belmont U13 Boys vs Bartestree FC – U13
Final Score: Won 2-1
Player of the Match: Dylan
The U13 Boys showed true grit and determination, battling for a narrow victory away from home! This hard-fought win ensures they finish 2025 exactly where they want to be, full of confidence for the new year.
Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs Leckhampton Rovers Youth
Final Score: Drew 3-3
Player of the Match: Annabell
The Bullets demonstrated their attacking prowess and defensive resilience in a thrilling draw. The team never gave up, showing that the Bullets will be a force to be reckoned with in 2026!
Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs Westfields Youth
Final Score: Won 11-2
Player of the Match: Archie
The U8 Lions roared to victory, showcasing their attacking talent and solid defence. This impressive win is a fantastic way to end the year and build momentum for an exciting 2026.
Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Westfields Youth
Final Score: Won 5-0
Player of the Match: Not specified
The Hawks soared to a fantastic clean sheet victory, demonstrating improved defensive awareness and a well-deserved reward for their efforts. This result proves that the break did them the world of good!
Belmont U9 Flames vs Leominster Colts (2025-12-13) – Historic
Final Score: Lost 4-1
A tough day at the office, but a vital lesson for the future. Onwards and upwards!
Belmont U9 Flames vs Weston U9s (2025-12-13) – Historic
Final Score: Won 2-1
The Flames showed their fighting spirit with a narrow win. This is what we like to see!
📈 The Belmont Leaderboard 📈
Top 5 Players
- Theo P. (560 points)
- kyan B. (320 points)
- Maya L. (252 points)
- Theo P. (227 points)
- Alfie T. (215 points)
Top 3 Teams
- Belmont Wanderers Lionesses (1321 points)
- Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions (1284 points)
- Belmont U13 Boys (1049 points)
🧑🏫 Coach’s Corner 🧑🏫
Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest addition to the Training Wall, ‘Under 9/10 – Passing & Receiving’ by Paige Christine Parry. Available now in the Coach Dashboard!
🗓️ Team of the Month 🗓️
Congratulations to the Team of the Month for November!
Playing a 4-3-3_attacking formation, this month’s stars include: Libby, Blake, Archie, Ned, Alice, Lexi, Theo, Ellis, Logan, Lola, Katie. Well done all!
💰 Fundraising Focus 💰
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🛍️ Club Shop Corner 🛍️
🛍️ Shop Spotlight: Grab the Kids Hoodies! Perfect for showing your support.
Visit the Club Shop
❤️ Our Amazing Sponsors ❤️
Fatboy Bakes
Official sponsor of Belmont Diamonds U12 Girls
TJ Tree Services
Official sponsor of Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions
🔍 Pre-Match Previews 🔍
- Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Montpellier U14 on Sunday 21st Dec at 14:00. Recent form: scored 9, conceded 5, (1W 2D).
Get ready for a Sunday showdown as our U14s take on Montpellier! 💪 With a mixed bag of results recently, the team will be looking to put in a dominant performance on the pitch. Come down and cheer on the lads!
As an individual we are strong, as a team we are brilliant, as club we are unstoppable – we are Belmont Wanderers FC.
Warm regards,
Chris, Chairman.