📰 Wanderers Weekly: Charging into the New Year! ⚽️

Alright Wanderers faithful, gather ’round! Last week we dusted off the January blues and kicked off the year with a proper dose of Belmont spirit, and this week, we’re back and ready to rumble! With the cold weather nipping at our heels, our teams are prepped to bring the heat to the pitch. Get ready for a weekend packed with thrilling matches, future stars, and that unmistakable Belmont pride. Let’s dive in!

🧬 The Club DNA Report 🧬

At Belmont Wanderers, we believe in building more than just footballers; we’re crafting character, fostering teamwork, and igniting a lifelong passion for the beautiful game, and this ‘Club DNA’ is the heartbeat of everything we do.

This week, although the data may be lacking, our commitment to the values of Belmont Wanderers remains as steadfast as ever. Let’s not mistake this for weakness, but rather the calm before the storm. Our dedication to player development continues to shine through, with coaches working tirelessly to hone skills and nurture potential. This dedication will soon reflect in all aspects of the club.

While the scoreboard may be quiet this week, our club’s spirit certainly isn’t! We remain committed to nurturing the next generation of Belmont legends, instilling in them not only exceptional footballing talent but also unwavering sportsmanship, humility, and the values that make us who we are. As we stride forward, let’s continue to embrace the challenges and celebrate every victory, big or small, with the same unwavering passion that defines Belmont Wanderers.

⛈️ Weekend Weather Watch ⛈️

Get your hats and scarves ready!

• Saturday: Overcast, so wrap up warm! Highs of 3.1°C and lows of -1.4°C.
• Sunday: Bring your umbrellas! Rain is expected with highs of 10.6°C and lows of 0.7°C.

⚽ This Weekend’s Action ⚽

Get ready for a feast of football!

• Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Shobdon Colts FC – U11 (10:30)
• Belmont bulls vs Welly blue (10:45)
• Belmont U9 Flames vs Tenbury United FC – U9 Tigers (10:45) [🏆 CUP GAME!]
• Belmont U13 Boys vs Toros FC – U13 Hurricanes (10:30)
• Belmont Belles U16s vs Belmont Wanderers FC – U16 Panthers (14:00)
• Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs City of Glos Javelins (10:00)
• Belmont Diamonds U12 Girls vs Tupsley Girls FC – U12 Vixens (09:30)
• Belmont colts u15 boys vs Bromyard FC – U15 (14:00)
• Belmont Cannons vs Tenbury United Youth U15 (12:30)
• Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Wellington FC – U14 (12:00)
• Belmont Hammers vs Ludlow Knights (10:30)
• U12 Spartans vs Leominster Town FC – U12 (10:30)

💡 Team Spotlight

This week, we’re throwing the spotlight on our fantastic Belmont Wanderers U14 team, masterminded by the brilliant coach Daniel Pitt! With a squad overflowing with talent like Joshua, Ellis, Max, Riley, Aiden, Eduard, Thomas, Jack, both Rileys, Justin, Dylan, Jaxon, Leo, Blake, and Jordan, they’re ready to set the pitch alight! Let’s get out there and show them our unwavering support!

A Big Belmont Welcome

No new players joined us this week.

📸 From the Sidelines This Week 📸

🏆 The Weekly Roll of Honour 🏆

Celebrating our stars!

• Weekly Honours List: A list of all the special achievements awarded by coaches this week.
  Sadly, no special achievements were awarded this week. Let’s aim to change that next week!
• Player of the Month: A massive congratulations to Noah from Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions, who has been awarded Player of the Month for December! Well done!
• Photo of the Week: No winner was chosen this week.
• Birthday Corner: Hip hip hooray to Jacob, Rory, Violet, Lola, Connor, Jack, Lexi, Nicole, Ava-gail, and Rares! Wishing you all the best birthdays this week, filled with cake and celebrations!

🎟️ The Belmont Sweepstake 🎟️

Big money up for grabs!

The prize pot for this month’s sweepstake has reached a stonking £23.00 and is growing fast! Don’t miss your chance to win – enter via the portal!

Huge congratulations to abicollins89@gmail.com, our latest sweepstake winner!

✨ Last Week’s Highlights ✨

Catch up on the action!

Unfortunately, no results were recorded in the past week.

📈 The Belmont Leaderboard 📈

Who’s on top?

Top 5 Players

• Theo P. (610 points)
• kyan B. (320 points)
• Logan F. (260 points)
• Maya L. (252 points)
• Noah A. (235 points)

Top 3 Teams

• Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions (1464 points)
• Belmont Wanderers Lionesses (1321 points)
• Belmont U13 Boys (1049 points)

🧑‍🏫 Coach’s Corner 🧑‍🏫

Level up your training!

Calling all coaches! Take a gander at the latest addition to the Training Wall: ‘Under 9/10 – Passing & Receiving’ by Paige Christine Parry. Find it in the Coach Dashboard!

🗓️ Team of the Month 🗓️

And the winner is…

A huge congratulations to December’s Team of the Month!

Playing a 4-3-3_attacking formation, this month’s stars are: Charlie, Oliver, Archie, Jordan, Justin, Lexi, Aiden, Theo, Logan, Noah, and Lola. Absolutely brilliant!

💰 Fundraising Focus 💰

Support the club!

🛍️ Club Shop Corner 🛍️

Treat yourself!

🛍️ Shop Spotlight: Keep warm in style with our Coaches & Adult Hoodies! The perfect way to show your colours and support the club!

Visit the Club Shop

❤️ Our Amazing Sponsors ❤️

Thank you!

RRA

Official sponsor of Belmont Wanderers Lionesses

🔍 Pre-Match Previews 🔍

Get ready for the weekend!

• Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Shobdon Colts FC – U11 on Saturday at 10:30: The Hawks u11s, fresh off a mixed bag of results with 12 goals scored and 11 conceded, will be looking to soar against Shobdon Colts! Expect a thrilling match full of youthful exuberance and end-to-end action. Get down to the pitch and cheer them on!
• Belmont bulls vs Welly blue on Saturday at 10:45: A clash of the titans as the Bulls face Welly Blue! This promises to be a fiercely contested battle, where every tackle and pass will be crucial. Don’t miss this one, folks!
• Belmont U9 Flames vs Tenbury United FC – U9 Tigers on Saturday at 10:45: [🏆 CUP GAME!] The Flames are set to ignite the pitch in this crucial cup clash against Tenbury United! Their recent form suggests a tight encounter, but with the cup on the line, expect fireworks! Be there to witness history in the making!
• Belmont U13 Boys vs Toros FC – U13 Hurricanes on Sunday at 10:30: The U13 Boys are on a blistering run of form, having won their last three games and scoring a whopping 16 goals! They’ll be looking to continue their dominance against Toros FC. This is a team to watch!
• Belmont Belles U16s vs Belmont Wanderers FC – U16 Panthers on Sunday at 14:00: An all-Belmont affair as the Belles take on the Panthers! With both teams in good form, expect a high-octane clash filled with passion and determination. Who will come out on top in this local derby?
• Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs City of Glos Javelins on Sunday at 10:00: The Bullets U13 Girls are aiming to convert their draws into wins as they face City of Glos Javelins! Their recent goalscoring record suggests they have the firepower, so get ready for an exciting match full of attacking intent. Let’s rally behind the Bullets!
• Belmont Diamonds U12 Girls vs Tupsley Girls FC – U12 Vixens on Sunday at 09:30: The Diamonds are looking to shine bright against Tupsley Girls! This will be a great opportunity to showcase their skills and teamwork, so come along and support the future stars of Belmont Wanderers!
• Belmont colts u15 boys vs Bromyard FC – U15 on Sunday at 14:00: The Colts U15 Boys are on a fantastic winning streak, and they’ll be eager to continue their momentum against Bromyard FC! Expect a confident and clinical performance from this talented squad. Get ready to roar them on to victory!
• Belmont Cannons vs Tenbury United Youth U15 on Sunday at 12:30: The Cannons will be looking to break the deadlock against Tenbury United after a recent draw! This promises to be a tactical battle, where every decision will matter. Come and witness the drama unfold!
• Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Wellington FC – U14 on Sunday at 12:00: The Wanderers U14s face a tough challenge against Wellington FC! With a mixed bag of results recently, they’ll be determined to put in a strong performance and secure a victory. Let’s get behind them and show our support!
• Belmont Hammers vs Ludlow Knights on Sunday at 10:30: The Hammers are looking to continue their impressive form against Ludlow Knights! Their recent goalscoring record suggests they have the firepower to secure a win, so expect an exciting and attacking display. Get ready to bang the drum for the Hammers!
• U12 Spartans vs Leominster Town FC – U12 on Sunday at 10:30: The Spartans are ready to battle Leominster Town! This will be a crucial test of their skills and determination, so come along and cheer them on to victory. Let’s show them what the Belmont spirit is all about!

As an individual we are strong, as a team we are brilliant, as club we are unstoppable – we are Belmont Wanderers FC.

All the best,
Chris, Chairman.