📰 Wanderers Weekly: Spark the Spirit! 🔥
How do, Wanderers faithful! Another week, another chance to witness the magic unfold on the pitch! Last week, we unleashed the roar, and this week, we’re here to spark the unwavering spirit that defines our beloved club. Get ready for a jam-packed programme filled with thrilling match previews, team spotlights, and a deep dive into the core values that drive Belmont Wanderers forward! So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s celebrate everything that makes our club so special. Onwards and upwards! 🚀
🧬 The Club DNA Report 🧬
Here at Belmont Wanderers, we’re more than just a club; we’re a family united by a shared passion for the beautiful game and a commitment to our core values. These values – our Club DNA – are the very essence of who we are and how we strive to perform both on and off the pitch. They guide our decisions, shape our approach, and define our identity as a community-driven football club.
This week, our Attacking Prowess was simply dazzling! ⚽ A combined total of 24 goals across all teams, including a brace of hat-tricks, demonstrates the sheer firepower we possess throughout the club. From the youngest Lions to the seasoned veterans, our players are finding the back of the net with flair and precision. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our coaches, who are instilling a positive and attacking mindset in our players.
Defensively, the 2 clean sheets are a testament to our solid foundations. While we always strive for perfection, these shutouts demonstrate the commitment and resilience of our back lines. Plus, we’ve nabbed 2 ‘Wall’ awards this week, proving our grit! The Playmaker and Player of the Month awards also highlight the individual brilliance that shines within our teams. While we didn’t secure any Sportsmanship awards this week, we’ll strive to embody fairness and respect in every match. We continue to develop talent with 7 PotM and 6 Playmaker awards being earned!
Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to nurturing talent, fostering sportsmanship, and achieving success through teamwork and dedication. Our Club DNA is not just a set of values; it is a living, breathing philosophy that guides us every step of the way. Together, we will continue to build a brighter future for Belmont Wanderers, one built on the foundations of our shared values and unwavering commitment to excellence. Onwards and upwards! 💙
⛈️ Weekend Weather Watch ⛈️
Get ready for some classic British weather this weekend! ☔
- Saturday: Overcast with highs of 10.7°C and lows of 6°C.
- Sunday: Drizzle with highs of 10.3°C and lows of 8.2°C.
⚽ This Weekend’s Action ⚽
Get ready to cheer on the Wanderers! Here’s the full schedule:
- Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Hereford Pegasus FC – U11 (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers Reserves vs Civil service (15:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs Orleton Juniors FC – U8 (09:30)
- Belmont U7 Raiders vs Ledbury Town FC – U7 Athletic ()
- Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Quedgeley Wanderers (11:00) [🏆 CUP GAME!] 🚨 HUGE CUP CLASH! 🚨 Let’s get behind the U14s as they battle for cup glory! 🌟
- Belmont U9 Flames vs Tenbury United FC – U9 Tigers (10:45)
- Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Ledbury FC Women (14:00)
- Belmont Wanderers Lionesses vs Ross Juniors U10 Juniors (10:00)
- Belmont U13 Boys vs Weston Youth FC – U13 (10:30)
- Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs Bishops Cleeve Emeralds Colts (10:00)
- Belmont colts u15 boys vs Coreley (14:00)
- Belmont Belles U16s vs Leominster Town FC – U16 Lionesses (14:00)
- Belmont Belles U16s vs Leominster Town FC – U16 Lionesses (12:30)
💡 Team Spotlight
This week, the spotlight shines brightly on our Belmont wanderers Men’s First Team! 🌟 Under the guidance of coach Darren Mullaney, this talented squad, including stars like Lewis and Gabriel, are ready to take on any challenge. Let’s roar them on to victory! 📣
A Big Belmont Welcome
A massive Belmont welcome to our newest family members: Leon (Belmont Hammers) and Harry (Belmont Wanderers Eagles)! We’re over the moon to have you join the Wanderers! 💙
📸 From the Sidelines This Week 📸
🏆 The Weekly Roll of Honour 🏆
Celebrating our shining stars! 💫
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Weekly Honours List: A round of applause for our award winners!
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Hazel-Freya (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘The Wall’ award.
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Monique (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
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Ellie (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
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Lucy (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award.
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Sylwia (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘First Goal’ award.
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Monique (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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Tymon (Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions) earned the ‘Training Champion’ award.
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Tymon (Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions) earned the ‘Training Champion’ award.
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Jake (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
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Dylan (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
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Mason (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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Dan (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
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Zachary (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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Dominik (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
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Marley (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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Player of the Month:
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Photo of the Week: No winner was chosen this week.
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Birthday Corner: A huge happy birthday to Max, Courtney, Bertie, Joshua, Robyn, and Logan! 🎉 We hope you all have fantastic celebrations!
🎟️ The Belmont Sweepstake 🎟️
Someone’s going to be lucky! 🍀
The prize pot for this month’s sweepstake is a whopping £20.00 and growing! Get your entry in via the portal for a chance to win big! 💰
✨ Last Week’s Highlights ✨
Reliving the magic! ⚽
Belmont colts u15 boys vs FC Phoenix – U15
Final Score: Won 8-0
Player of the Match: Jenson
Journalist’s Take: The U15s unleashed a dominant display, burying any doubts after their recent defeat with an emphatic 8-0 victory. Jenson’s Man of the Match performance, however, was overshadowed by a worrying knee injury – we wish him a speedy recovery!
Belmont U13 Boys vs Westfields FC – U13
Final Score: Lost 2-3
Player of the Match: Mason
Journalist’s Take: Despite a spirited second-half comeback, the U13s narrowly fell to Westfields in a thrilling encounter that tightened the race for the league title. Dylan’s debut performance offered a glimmer of hope, showcasing the future talent within the squad.
Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Tenbury United Ladies
Final Score: Won 4-0
Player of the Match: Monique
Journalist’s Take: Belmont Wanderers Ladies secured a convincing victory against a spirited Tenbury side, with Lucy bagging a hat-trick and Sylwia celebrating a family affair after her son’s earlier goal. Monique’s Player of the Match performance highlights the team’s relentless energy and determination!
Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs Hereford Pegasus FC – U8
Final Score: Won 7-3
Player of the Match: Theo
Journalist’s Take: After going down early, the U8 Lions roared back to dominate Pegasus in a thrilling display of attacking football, demonstrating their resilience and adaptability. Theo’s outstanding performance and Freddie’s crucial saves cemented a well-deserved victory for the young Lions!
Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Ross Juniors FC – U11
Final Score: Lost 3-5
Player of the Match: Not specified
Journalist’s Take: Despite the loss, the U11 Hawks showed significant improvement against Ross Juniors, demonstrating their grit and determination on the pitch. The coaches will focus on quicker passing and decisive decision-making in training to turn these near misses into future victories!
📈 The Belmont Leaderboard 📈
Celebrating our top performers! 🏆
Top 5 Players
- Theo P. (772 points)
- Logan F. (696 points)
- Poppy S. (461 points)
- Noah A. (415 points)
- Archie C. (368 points)
Top 3 Teams
- Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions (3014 points)
- Belmont Wanderers Lionesses (2762 points)
- Belmont U13 Boys (1527 points)
🧑🏫 Coach’s Corner 🧑🏫
Level up your coaching game! 🧠
Looking for inspiration? 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 round of applause! 👏
Congratulations to the Team of the Month for February!
Playing a 4-3-3_attacking formation, this month’s stars include: Freddie, Blake, Dylan, Charlie, Aleksander, Theo, Harry, Logan, Noah, Bailey. Well done all! 🥳
💰 Fundraising Focus 💰
Let’s support our club! 🤝
🛍️ Club Shop Corner 🛍️
Get your Wanderers gear! 🧣
🛍️ Shop Spotlight: Grab the Kids Hoodies! Perfect for showing your support, no matter the weather! 🌧️
Visit the Club Shop
❤️ Our Amazing Sponsors ❤️
A heartfelt thank you! 🙏
KaterPac
Official sponsor of Belmont Wanderers Eagles
🔍 Pre-Match Previews 🔍
Get ready for the weekend! ⚽
- Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Hereford Pegasus FC – U11 on Saturday 7th Mar at 10:30. Recent form: scored 8, conceded 10, (1W 2L). The Hawks face Pegasus looking to avenge recent defeats – expect a spirited battle as they fight to turn their form around! 🦅
- Belmont Wanderers Reserves vs Civil service on Saturday 7th Mar at 15:30. Our Reserves are ready to show their mettle this weekend – come down and see what the future holds! 🌟
- Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs Orleton Juniors FC – U8 on Saturday 7th Mar at 09:30. Recent form: scored 21, conceded 6, (3W). The U8 Lions are on a roaring winning streak and are ready to dominate Orleton Juniors with their attacking prowess! 🦁
- Belmont U7 Raiders vs Ledbury Town FC – U7 Athletic on Saturday 7th Mar. Our youngest Raiders are ready for action, eager to show off their skills in what promises to be a fun-filled match against Ledbury Town! ⚡
- Belmont Wanderers U14 vs Quedgeley Wanderers on Saturday 7th Mar at 11:00. Recent form: scored 9, conceded 1, (3W). 🚨 CUP GAME! 🚨 The U14s are on a fantastic run of form, making them strong contenders for cup glory against Quedgeley Wanderers – this is one you don’t want to miss! 🏆
- Belmont U9 Flames vs Tenbury United FC – U9 Tigers on Saturday 7th Mar at 10:45. Recent form: scored 15, conceded 5, (2W 1L). The U9 Flames are looking to bounce back from a recent defeat, ready to ignite the pitch with their attacking flair against Tenbury United! 🔥
- Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Ledbury FC Women on Sunday 8th Mar at 14:00. Recent form: scored 10, conceded 7, (2W 1L). The Ladies are aiming to continue their winning ways against Ledbury FC Women – expect a competitive match with plenty of goals! ⚽
- Belmont Wanderers Lionesses vs Ross Juniors U10 Juniors on Sunday 8th Mar at 10:00. Recent form: scored 10, conceded 12, (1W 1L). The Lionesses are hungry for a win as they face Ross Juniors, ready to showcase their determination and teamwork! 🦁
- Belmont U13 Boys vs Weston Youth FC – U13 on Sunday 8th Mar at 10:30. Recent form: scored 16, conceded 8, (2W 1L). The U13 Boys are looking to maintain their impressive form against Weston Youth, promising an exciting encounter with plenty of attacking action! 💪
- Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs Bishops Cleeve Emeralds Colts on Sunday 8th Mar at 10:00. Recent form: scored 18, conceded 3, (2W 1D). The Bullets are in fine form, ready to showcase their defensive solidity and attacking prowess against Bishops Cleeve! 💥
- Belmont colts u15 boys vs Coreley on Sunday 8th Mar at 14:00. Recent form: scored 23, conceded 2, (3W). The U15s are flying high on a winning streak and look to continue their dominant form against Coreley. Don’t miss the goals! ⚽️
- Belmont Belles U16s vs Leominster Town FC – U16 Lionesses on Sunday 8th Mar at 14:00. Recent form: scored 16, conceded 3, (3W). The Belles are on a roll and will be looking to maintain their winning streak against Leominster Town! 🔔
- Belmont Belles U16s vs Leominster Town FC – U16 Lionesses on Sunday 8th Mar at 12:30. Recent form: scored 16, conceded 3, (3W). Another chance to see the Belles in action as they face Leominster Town again! Let’s get down and support them! 🙌
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