📰 Wanderers Weekly: Shooting for the Stars! 🌟
Right, Wanderers faithful, buckle up! After last week’s triumphant return to the pitch, the momentum is building! This week’s programme is jam-packed with goals, glory, and a glimpse behind the scenes at the engine powering our beloved club. We’ll dissect our DNA, preview a weekend of thrilling football (including some crucial cup clashes!), celebrate our heroes, and so much more. Let’s get stuck in and feel the Belmont buzz! 🐝
🧬 The Club DNA Report 🧬
As Chairman, it’s my privilege to share insights into the very heart of Belmont Wanderers – our Club DNA. It’s what makes us tick, what drives us to push harder, and what binds us together as a family. Our DNA isn’t just about winning; it’s about how we win, developing our players, and upholding the values that make us Belmont.
This week, our Attacking Prowess blazed across the pitches like a midsummer bonfire! 🔥 With 24 goals across all teams and a hat-trick hero among us, our attacking spirit is simply undeniable. Seeing those scoreboards light up fills me with immense pride. Keep those shots coming, Wanderers!
But it’s not just about attack. Defensively, the 2 clean sheets showcased the solid foundations we’re building at the back. While goals conceded are something to address, the fighting spirit shown by every team is phenomenal. The Playmaker and POTM awards tell a wonderful story of Player Development, and the Captain’s awards show strong leadership.
We’re building something special here at Belmont Wanderers, and I am so proud of every single member of this family. As we move forward, let’s continue to foster this spirit, pushing ourselves to be even better, both on and off the pitch. The future is bright! ✨
⛈️ Weekend Weather Watch ⛈️
Brace yourselves, Wanderers! Looks like we’re in for a mixed bag this weekend, weather-wise. Wrap up warm and bring your brollies! ☔
- Saturday: Foggy with highs of 10.3°C and lows of -0°C.
- Sunday: Rain with highs of 8.7°C and lows of 2.6°C.
⚽ This Weekend’s Action ⚽
Get ready for a weekend of football fever, Wanderers! We’ve got matches across all age groups, and a few very important cup games! Let’s get out there and support our teams! 📣
- Belmont U7 Raiders vs Leominster Town FC – U7 Colts ()
- Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Toros FC – U11 Titans (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs Hereford Pegasus FC – U8 (09:30) [🏆 CUP GAME!]
- Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Penybont United FC Ladies (14:00)
- Belmont Cannons vs Tupsley pumas (12:00)
- Belmont colts u15 boys vs Leominster Town FC – U15 (14:00)
- Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs Leckhampton Rovets (10:00)
- Belmont Hammers vs Lads Club Bulldogs (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Hereford Lads Club FC – U14 Warriors (16:00) [🏆 CUP GAME!]
- Belmont Wanderers Lionesses vs Ludlow Town Girls U10 (10:00)
- Belmont Belles U16s vs Belmont Wanderers FC – U16 Panthers (14:00) [🏆 CUP GAME!]
💡 Team Spotlight
This week, we’re giving a massive shout-out to our Belmont U8s team, masterfully guided by coach Anthony Bedford! With a squad boasting the talent of Jayden, Ianis, Chibugo, Bertie, Jake, Ezra, Toby, Jack, George, and Reuben, the future is bright! Let’s give them all our support! 👏
A Big Belmont Welcome
A warm Belmont welcome to our newest addition, Felix (U12 Spartans)! We’re absolutely delighted to have you join our family. We know you’ll shine! ✨
📸 From the Sidelines This Week 📸
🏆 The Weekly Roll of Honour 🏆
Time to celebrate our star players! 💫
- Weekly Honours List: A list of all the special achievements awarded by coaches this week.
- Ellie (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Maia (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Last‑Ditch Hero’ award.
- Billie-Rose (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Aerial Dominance’ award.
- Amelie (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
- Daisey (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Leadership in Defence’ award.
- Daisey (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- Chloe (Belmont Diamonds U12 Girls) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- Logan (Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award.
- Aiden (Belmont Wanderers U14) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- Finley (Belmont colts u15 boys) earned the ‘Captain’s Armband’ award.
- Logan (Belmont colts u15 boys) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
- Josh (Belmont colts u15 boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Jenson (Belmont colts u15 boys) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- Sophie (Belmont Cannons) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
- Alighla (Belmont Cannons) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Player of the Month: A huge club congratulations to our Player of the Month for December, Noah (Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions)! A fantastic achievement. 👏
- Photo of the Week: No winner was chosen this week.
- Birthday Corner: A very happy birthday this week to: Alex, George, Christian, Franklin! We hope you have a great day. 🥳
🎟️ The Belmont Sweepstake 🎟️
Feeling lucky, Wanderers? 😉 The prize pot for this month’s sweepstake is a massive £29.00 and growing! Get your entry in via the portal for a chance to win.
A huge congrats to our most recent sweepstake winner, abicollins89@gmail.com! 🎉
✨ Last Week’s Highlights ✨
Let’s take a look back at some of the action from last week!
Belmont Cannons vs Futsal
Final Score: Drew 0-0
Player of the Match: Not specified
The Cannons displayed incredible resilience, bouncing back from an early setback to secure a draw. This performance highlights the team’s growing maturity and never-say-die attitude.
Belmont colts u15 boys vs Ludlow Town FC – U15 Lions
Final Score: Won 6-1
Player of the Match: Jenson
A dominant second-half display showcased the U15’s attacking prowess, securing a convincing victory. This win demonstrates the team’s ability to adapt and dominate after a stern half-time talk.
Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Winchcombe Town Youth Magpies
Final Score: Drew 3-3
Player of the Match: Aiden
The U14s showed incredible character to claw back a draw from 3-1 down. This result proves their resilience and determination to fight until the final whistle!
Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Wellington Ladies
Final Score: Lost 2-6
Player of the Match: Daisey
Despite a tough scoreline, the Ladies demonstrated unwavering spirit, winning the second half and showcasing some moments of brilliance. This match highlighted the team’s resilience and ability to learn from challenges.
Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Hereford Pegasus FC – U11
Final Score: Lost 2-8
Player of the Match: Not specified
The U11 Hawks displayed a fantastic team effort, showing great heart against a strong Pegasus side. This match provided valuable experience and highlighted the team’s unwavering spirit.
Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs FC Phoenix – U8 Rangers
Final Score: Drew 2-2
Player of the Match: Logan
The U8 Lions faced a tough test against a physical Phoenix side, managing to secure a draw after a slow start. This result serves as a valuable lesson for the young Lions, emphasizing the importance of a strong start.
Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs Shobdon Colts FC – U8
Final Score: Won 7-0
Player of the Match: Not specified
A dominant display from the U8 Lions saw them bounce back with a resounding victory. This performance showcased their ability to learn and improve after a challenging first game.
📈 The Belmont Leaderboard 📈
Let’s take a look at the top performers in the club!
Top 5 Players
- Theo P. (635 points)
- Logan F. (519 points)
- Noah A. (335 points)
- Archie C. (333 points)
- kyan B. (330 points)
Top 3 Teams
- Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions (2146 points)
- Belmont Wanderers Lionesses (1928 points)
- Belmont U13 Boys (1276 points)
🧑🏫 Coach’s Corner 🧑🏫
Looking for new ways to inspire your players?
Check out the latest addition to the Training Wall, ‘Under 15/16 – Shooting & Finishing’ by Danielle houghton. Available now in the Coach Dashboard!
🗓️ Team of the Month 🗓️
A huge congratulations to our Team of the Month for December!
Playing a 4-3-3_attacking formation, this month’s stars include: Charlie, Oliver, Archie, Jordan, Justin, Lexi, Aiden, Theo, Logan, Noah, Lola. Well done all! 🏆
💰 Fundraising Focus 💰
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🛍️ Club Shop Corner 🛍️
Time to show your support!
🛍️ Shop Spotlight: Grab the Kids Training Tops! Perfect for showing your support.
Visit the Club Shop
❤️ Our Amazing Sponsors ❤️
A massive thank you to our amazing sponsors for their incredible support! We couldn’t do it without you.
RRA
Official sponsor of Belmont Wanderers Lionesses
Fatboy Bakes
Official sponsor of Belmont Diamonds U12 Girls
🔍 Pre-Match Previews 🔍
Get ready for another action-packed weekend, Wanderers!
- Belmont U7 Raiders vs Leominster Town FC – U7 Colts on Saturday 31st Jan. The U7 Raiders are ready to rumble! It’s all about having fun and developing those skills. Let’s get behind our youngest Wanderers!
- Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Toros FC – U11 Titans on Saturday 31st Jan at 10:30. With a recent record of one win and two losses, the U11 Titans will be looking to bounce back. Your support on the sidelines can make all the difference. Let’s roar them on!
- Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs Hereford Pegasus FC – U8 on Saturday 31st Jan at 09:30. [🏆 CUP GAME!] The U8 Lions have been in fantastic form, and this cup game promises to be a cracker! Get down to the pitch early and show your support for our young Lions as they chase cup glory! 🦁
- Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Penybont United FC Ladies on Sunday 1st Feb at 14:00. The Ladies will be looking to build on their recent win as they face Penybont United. Expect a tough, competitive match. Let’s get out there and support the Ladies!
- Belmont Cannons vs Tupsley pumas on Sunday 1st Feb at 12:00. After a recent draw, the Cannons will be aiming for a win against Tupsley Pumas. This promises to be a close encounter. Come along and cheer them on!
- Belmont colts u15 boys vs Leominster Town FC – U15 on Sunday 1st Feb at 14:00. With three consecutive wins, the U15 boys are in top form. They’ll be looking to continue their winning streak against Leominster Town. Don’t miss this one!
- Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs Leckhampton Rovets on Sunday 1st Feb at 10:00. The Bullets have been impressive recently, with two wins and a draw. This match against Leckhampton Rovets should be a thrilling contest. Get ready to cheer on our Bullets!
- Belmont Hammers vs Lads Club Bulldogs on Sunday 1st Feb at 10:30. The Hammers will be aiming to build on their recent form against Lads Club Bulldogs. Your support could be the edge they need to secure the win!
- Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Hereford Lads Club FC – U14 Warriors on Sunday 1st Feb at 16:00. [🏆 CUP GAME!] After three draws, the U14 Warriors face Hereford Lads Club in a crucial cup game. They’ll need all our support to get through to the next round! Let’s create a fantastic atmosphere and roar them to victory!
- Belmont Wanderers Lionesses vs Ludlow Town Girls U10 on Sunday 1st Feb at 10:00. The Lionesses will be looking to roar back to winning ways against Ludlow Town. Come along and support our young Lionesses!
- Belmont Belles U16s vs Belmont Wanderers FC – U16 Panthers on Sunday 1st Feb at 14:00. [🏆 CUP GAME!] A showdown between two Belmont teams! This U16s cup game promises to be a thrilling encounter! Make sure you’re there to support both teams as they battle for cup glory!
As an individual we are strong, as a team we are brilliant, as club we are unstoppable – we are Belmont Wanderers FC.
See you on the sidelines!
Chris, Chairman.