📰 The Wanderer’s Weekly Roar! 🦁

Greetings, Belmont faithful! Your dedicated club journalist, The Wanderer, is back with another jam-packed edition of your favourite weekly read! The air is buzzing with anticipation for a weekend of footballing action, and we’re here to fuel that excitement with all the latest news, highlights, and celebrations from our incredible club. From the youngest Lions to our inspiring Ladies, Belmont Wanderers is a family, a force, and a phenomenon! Let’s dive in!

⛈️ Weekend Weather Watch ⛈️

Here’s what the skies have in store for our Belmont warriors this weekend:

Saturday: Expect overcast conditions with highs of 13.7°C and lows of 5.2°C. Layer up, Wanderers!
Sunday: Prepare for moderate drizzle with highs of 12.2°C and lows of 4.7°C. Embrace the rain, it’s football weather!

⚽ This Weekend’s Action ⚽

Get ready for a weekend of footballing fireworks! Our teams are primed and ready to give it their all. Let’s roar them on to victory!

Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions vs Weston Youth FC (09:30)
Belmont U9 Flames vs Bartestree (10:45)
Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11 vs Ludlow Town FC (10:30)
Belmont U7 Raiders vs Ross Juniors FC – U7 ()
Belmont Falcons u10 vs Wessington Juniors FC – U10 Lions (09:30) [🏆 CUP GAME!] Get ready to rally behind the Falcons! This is CUP GAME FEVER! Let’s paint the town yellow and black and get behind our boys!
Belmont U13 Boys vs Hereford Lads Club Youth (10:30)
Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Hereford Lads Club Ladies (14:00)
Belmont Wanderers U14 vs West Worcester Youth (14:00) [🏆 CUP GAME!] The excitement is reaching boiling point! Our U14s are hungry for glory! Let’s turn out in force and roar them to cup victory!
Belmont Cannons vs other (12:30)
Belmont Wanderers U16 vs Ross Juniors FC – U16 (14:00)
Belmont colts u15 boys vs FC Phoenix – U15 (12:00)
Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs Dursley Town Lionesses (10:00)
Belmont Belles U16s vs Ledbury Town FC – U16 Girls (14:00)

💡 Team Spotlight

This week, we shine a spotlight on our Belmont Wanderers Lionesses team, led by the amazing coach Paige Christine Parry! These ladies are fierce, talented, and a true inspiration to us all! The squad includes: Lola, Lola, Mya, Edith, Sophie, Scarlett, Nancy, Poppy, Seren. Let’s flood the sidelines with support this weekend! Roar Lionesses Roar!!!

A Big Belmont Welcome

Let’s give a roaring Belmont welcome to the incredible new players who have joined our family this week! Your talent and passion are already shining! Welcome to the Wanderers!
Jacob (U12 Spartans), Seth (U12 Spartans), Oliver (U12 Spartans), Sophie (Belmont Cannons), Caleb (Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11), Oliver (Belmont colts u15 boys), Layla (Belmont Belles U16s), yazmin (Belmont Belles U16s), Lailarni (Belmont wanderers sharks), Bailey (Belmont juniors), Georgi (Belmont Wanderers U16), Aleksander (Belmont Wanderers Hawks u11). We’re thrilled to have you with us! Get ready to make some memories!

📸 From the Sidelines This Week 📸

Check out these action-packed shots capturing the heart and soul of Belmont Wanderers! What a team!
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🏆 The Weekly Roll of Honour 🏆

Let’s celebrate our shining stars! The talent, dedication, and sportsmanship within our club is truly inspiring!

Weekly Honours List: Every week, our coaches recognize the players who have gone above and beyond. Let’s give a huge round of applause to all our award winners!
Chloe (Belmont Belles U16s) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award. What a performance!
Stanley (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Good Sport Award’ award. A true role model!
Kyan (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award. The architect of our attack!
Leo (Belmont Wanderers U14) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award. Unstoppable in front of goal!
Jake (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Captain’s Armband’ award. Leading by example!
Bailey (Belmont U13 Boys) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award. A commanding presence on the field!
Amelie (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award. A stellar performance!
Ellie (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Captain’s Armband’ award. A true leader!
Katie (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award. Dictating the tempo!
lydia (Belmont Wanderers Ladies) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award. What a goalscoring machine!
Libby (Belmont Bullets U13 Girls) earned the ‘The Wall’ award. Impenetrable in defence!
Hallie (Belmont Bullets U13 Girls) earned the ‘The Wall’ award. A defensive powerhouse!
Hallie (Belmont Bullets U13 Girls) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award. Dominating the game!
Naomi (Belmont Bullets U13 Girls) earned the ‘The Wall’ award. Solid as a rock!
Charlie (Belmont Hammers) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award. A game-changer!
Player of the Month: Stay tuned for next week’s reveal of October’s Player of the Month! The competition is fierce!
Photo of the Week: A massive congratulations to Mark Cheung for capturing this incredible moment! The passion is palpable!
Birthday Corner: Let’s send a chorus of birthday wishes to: Poppy, Jaiden, Aiden, Dan, Kitty! We hope your day is filled with joy, goals, and unforgettable moments! Happy Birthday, Belmont family!

🎟️ The Belmont Sweepstake 🎟️

The prize pot for this month’s sweepstake is a whopping £23.00 and growing! This is your chance to support the club and win big! Get your entry in via the portal before it’s too late!

A huge congratulations to our most recent sweepstake winner, kplesk80@gmail.com! Enjoy your winnings!

✨ Last Week’s Highlights ✨

Relive the thrilling moments, the stunning goals, and the unwavering spirit of our teams from last week’s matches!

Belmont colts u15 boys vs Tenbury United FC – U15 Tigers

Final Score: Won 4-1
Player of the Match: Not specified
Coach’s Summary: *”Belmont Colts 4–1 Tenbury United

Today we faced a tricky Tenbury side who have shown mixed form this season. We started well and played most of the football in their half. As the game grew, we began to find joy down the wings — Oscar fired a ball across the six-yard box that somehow nobody managed to connect with, and Jenson was a constant threat down the right. His effort was superbly tipped onto the post by the Tenbury keeper, who then pulled off another outstanding save from Josh, and yet again denied Jenson as his shot hit the post and bounced straight back into her arms.

Half-time: 0–0

At the break we told the lads to stay patient and not force passes. We restarted brightly, but to Tenbury’s credit they stayed compact, looked organised, and were physical — difficult to break down. Around 10 minutes into the second half, after some neat one-twos on the edge of the box, Alfie broke through 1v1 and finished calmly to make it 1–0.

With momentum building, five minutes later Jenson won a free-kick from 30 yards, picked himself up, and smashed it past the despairing keeper for 2–0. We looked comfortable, perhaps too comfortable, and got caught high up the pitch — Tenbury broke and a speculative effort found its way past Harry to make it 2–1.

But we weren’t letting our unbeaten run go that easily. After a great team move from back to front, Jenson was too quick in the box and brought down. Alfie stepped up and confidently sent the keeper the wrong way for 3–1. From there, we controlled the game and with just minutes left, Jenson shifted the ball 25 yards out and thundered a strike in off the bar to seal it.

Full-time: 4–1

Another brilliant performance to keep us top of the league and still unbeaten.

A special mention to Leon and Lacie on their debuts — both were excellent. Lacie impressed with her communication despite not knowing anyone yet, and her quality on the ball was clear to see. Leon worked hard to link play and bring others into the game.

Well done boys and girls 👏👏 — on to next week! 💪⚽”*
Wanderer’s Word: What a dominant display by the Colts! A fantastic team effort and well deserved win! Although, we didn’t receive any photos from the game, so get them uploaded to the portal parents!

Belmont Hammers vs Westfields Youth

Final Score: Lost 12-1
Player of the Match: Ricko
Coach’s Summary: *”So the Hammers went to the Academy to face Westfields after last week’s self destruction we challenged them to show up and do the hard yards.
Westfields started brightly and within 7 mins we found ourselves 2-0 down the afternoon didn’t get any better, some of our defending was very questionable.
We went in at half time 7-0 down the game was over we asked them to put some pride back into the shirt and win the second half but we hit the self destruct button again and the scoreline got worse.
We did however manage to get on the scoresheet when Lola latched on to a pass inside the box and Lola did what she does best and slotted past their keeper for her weekly Hammers goal.
We are having a difficult time of things lately but it’s only going to make us stronger in the future we just need to stick together.

I do however need to mention Ricko dispute conceding 12 was brave coming off his line, making some fantastic saves to keep the scoreline down and got high praise from the Westfields coach staff.”*
Wanderer’s Word: It was a tough day at the office for the Hammers, but they never gave up! A special mention to Ricko, whose bravery and skill in goal was truly commendable! Hold your heads high, Hammers, and come back stronger! Get those pictures up, we love seeing the team spirit!

Belmont Bullets U13 Girls vs other

Final Score: Won 0-6
Player of the Match: Hallie
Coach’s Summary: *”Our first proper away game today for the Bullets to a new venue finally in Gloucester. All the girls arrived nice and early ready for the game so we were well prepared and already had one over the opposition.

We started spritely on the front foot with plenty of the ball, it took a few minutes for us to get into the game but it was evident the girls wanted this more than the home
team.

On 5 minutes Lexi found Jess who unleashed a shot from outside the box which beat the keeper to start things off.

The football today was good our passing game was back for sure some lovely link up play in parts and we were certainly going in the right direction. On a few occasions we lacked the finesse of actually finding players, it was more of a hit and hope and punt the ball in the general direction, but I’m convinced we will get back to where we were on the smaller pitch.

It took a while for us to get our second another struck from Jess who was enjoying her game today 💪🏼⚽️

At times we had to juggle things around a little as we only had one substitute.

We had a third goal just before half time a corner whipped in from Lola for Kallie to find the back of the net 💥

Half Time: 0-3 ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Second half we switched things up. We had planned to at some point today and it seemed right. So we pushed Maizy up top and brought Lola back into midfield with giving Ruby some freedom on the wing.

Lexi was soon to find the back of the net with some link up play from Maizy and Kallie. And finally Maizy got her fist goal in the league quickly followed by her second. It was evident this gave her a massive boost in confidence which was great to see.

Ruby on that right wing had a great turn of pace, beating a few players, and struck a great strike only for it to be pulled wide, keep it up Ruby, it will come 👌🏼

Libby had a great game today not only a clean sheet but some great reading of the game again closing down and also Jess for her first Brace this season 💪🏼

Game Finished:
Javelins 0
v
Bullets 6
Jess ⚽️⚽️
Kallie ⚽️
Lexi ⚽️
Maizy ⚽️⚽️

Oppositions POM went today to Kallie well done, all those runs were definitely noticed by those defenders.

Coaches players of the match went to Hallie for an outstanding game, not one foot put wrong today she was tracking back mopping up everything at the back.
Also to Maizy, was great to see her grab a couple of goals and an assist today well done Maizy-Rae 💪🏼

Back up to second in the league. Next week home against third so we have to show Dursley what the Bullets are about.

C⚽️YB”*
Wanderer’s Word: What an incredible performance from the Bullets! Goals galore, a clean sheet, and a well-deserved victory! Hallie, you were a rock at the back! The Bullets are firing on all cylinders! Get the action shots up, parents!

Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Westfields Ladies

Final Score: Won 7-1
Player of the Match: Amelie
Coach’s Summary: *”Belmont Wanderers Ladies Conquer Westfields in Thrilling Away Encounter!

The Belmont Wanderers Ladies crossed the river yesterday for a spirited clash against Westfields, a team always known for putting up a tough fight! Despite Westfields facing the challenge of playing with only ten players, they came out of the blocks with incredible energy, grabbing an early goal that signaled a potentially difficult afternoon for our Wanderers. For a short spell, they looked like they wanted it more.

But our Belmont ladies are made of strong stuff! Responding with true grit and determination, they quickly found their rhythm and turned the tide of the match. Lydia ignited the comeback with a fantastic goal, setting the stage for a dazzling display of attacking football. Nicole then stepped up, bagging a brilliant brace, with her second goal being an absolute screamer – a true contender for goal of the season! The shot was powerful!

The game flowed back and forth, with Westfields showing incredible resilience and heart despite being a player down. They deserve immense credit for their unwavering effort and never-say-die attitude. But our ladies continued to press their advantage, with Lydia adding three more goals to her tally, securing a phenomenal four-goal haul! And of course, our ever-reliable captain, Ellie, etched her name on the score sheet as well, adding another goal to her impressive record.

A huge shoutout goes to Amelie, who was deservedly awarded Player of the Match for her outstanding performance in midfield. Her tireless work rate and intelligent play were instrumental in our victory. We must also give the Playmaker Award to Katie M, whose superb vision and pinpoint passing consistently unlocked the Westfields defence and created countless opportunities for our forwards. Well done to both!

Next week, we hit the road again to face Lads Club away. After this brilliant team performance we are sure the ladies are going to feel confident going into next week’s game!

What a performance, ladies! You showed incredible character, teamwork, and skill to overcome a challenging opponent. We’re all incredibly proud of you!

BelmontWanderers”*

Wanderer’s Word: The Belmont Ladies were on fire! A fantastic comeback victory showcasing their skill, determination, and teamwork! Amelie, you were a force in midfield! What a performance ladies!

Belmont U13 Boys vs Ludlow Town FC

Final Score: Won 6-1
Player of the Match: Bailey
Coach’s Summary: *”Belmont Wanderers U13s Conquer Ludlow After Fiery Second Half Display!

Our Belmont Wanderers U13 squad journeyed to Ludlow yesterday, buzzing with confidence and eager for a thrilling league encounter! While the pitch dimensions and smaller goals presented a unique challenge – not exactly playing to our usual strengths – the boys were ready to battle.

The first half began a little sluggishly, and we have to admit, we were fortunate not to concede early on. Our passing was uncharacteristically off, and it seemed like the lads needed a wake-up call! But then, step forward our inspirational captain, Jake! With sheer determination, he powered through to find the back of the net, easing the tension and igniting a spark in the team. From that point on, we unleashed a barrage of shots, but the Ludlow keeper was in inspired form, pulling off save after save. We were experimenting with a new 3-4-3 formation, and although the first half was challenging, there were glimpses of brilliance that we can definitely build upon.

At half-time, a frank discussion took place. While the scoreboard showed a 1-0 lead, we knew we hadn’t been at our best. The message was clear: “We need to play like we’re 2 or 3 goals down! Show me what you’re truly capable of!”

And boy, did they respond! The second half saw a transformation! The Belmont Wanderers warriors emerged, playing with passion, grit, and an unwavering commitment to each other. Bailey, showcasing his electrifying pace, found himself through on goal before being brought down by a clumsy challenge, resulting in a penalty. Cool as a cucumber, Bailey stepped up and calmly slotted the ball past the keeper – what composure! 2-0!

Then it was Stanley’s turn to shine! Continuing his scoring streak, Stanley unleashed a fantastic strike, extending our lead. The boys were buzzing, feeding off each other’s energy!

Ludlow managed to pull one back, making it 3-1. But that only served to further fuel our fire! Enter Leo! Bursting with energy and clearly determined to earn those new football boots, Leo exploded onto the scene, netting not one, not two, but THREE goals! A sensational hat-trick, leaving the Ludlow defence reeling!

The final whistle blew, confirming a 6-1 victory! While the second-half performance was outstanding, the first half serves as a reminder that we can’t afford slow starts if we want to challenge for the league title. A valuable lesson learned!

A massive well done to all the boys for their resilience, teamwork, and fighting spirit! Let’s build on this momentum and keep striving for excellence!

BelmontWanderers”*

Wanderer’s Word: A tale of two halves! The U13s showed incredible character to turn a sluggish start into a dominant victory! Bailey, your composure from the penalty spot was ice-cold! And Leo, what a hat-trick! The boys are on a roll!

Belmont U9 Flames vs Toros FC

Final Score: Lost 3-1
Player of the Match: Alfie
Coach’s Summary: *”Here’s a significantly improved match report, focusing on positivity, detail, and an engaging tone:

Belmont Wanderers U9s Show Grit and Determination in Thrilling Encounter with Toros

What a fantastic display of heart and resilience from our Belmont Wanderers U10s today! Facing a tough challenge right from the start with only six players available before kick-off, the boys showed incredible spirit. A huge thank you to the Toros coach for their sporting gesture in agreeing to a 6 v 6 match – a testament to the true spirit of youth football.

After a quick team talk to fire them up, the Wanderers took to the field with determination etched on their faces. The opening minutes were a thrilling back-and-forth affair, with both goalkeepers kept busy. Toros managed to break the deadlock with a well-taken goal inside the box, but this only seemed to galvanize our young Wanderers!

The team responded with relentless pressure, dominating the final third and earning a flurry of corners and kick-ins. Finally, the pressure paid off! Charlie whipped in a dangerous corner that caused chaos in the Toros’ penalty area. After a scramble, the ball landed back at Charlie’s feet near the corner of the box. He unleashed a magnificent strike, a powerful curler that soared into the top left corner of the net, leaving the keeper with no chance! A truly spectacular goal to level the score on the stroke of half time!

The second half mirrored the first, with both teams battling hard. The coaches urged the boys to push for a winner, and they responded with wave after wave of attacks. The Toros’ defence and goalkeeper were put under immense pressure, with several nervy moments as the Wanderers hunted for that elusive goal. Unfortunately, Toros’ ability to rotate fresh players ultimately proved decisive. Olly made a heroic goal-line clearance, but the ball unfortunately fell back to a Toros player, who slotted home to make it 2-1. Despite their valiant efforts, the Wanderers were visibly tiring. The Toros continued to press, and with our players running on fumes, they managed to score a third goal in the dying seconds. The final score: 3-1 to Toros.

Despite the result, the coaches and parents were incredibly proud of the team’s performance. Every single player left everything they had on the pitch. Special mentions go to:

Parents’ Player of the Match: Alfie! Alfie put in an absolutely amazing display of defending, showing incredible awareness and commitment. He also showcased his attacking prowess, driving forward with skill and determination whenever the opportunity arose. A true all-around performance!
Coaches’ Player of the Match: Jacob! Jacob was a rock at the back, often finding himself as the sole defender. He worked tirelessly to thwart the Toros’ attacks, making crucial tackles and interceptions. A truly fantastic effort under immense pressure.

Every one of our six warriors deserved something from this match. This was, without a doubt, the best they have played as a unit, showcasing teamwork, resilience, and a never-say-die attitude. The scoreline doesn’t reflect their effort! Well done, boys!

BelmontWanderers”*

Wanderer’s Word: A heart-stopping performance from the U9 Flames! Playing with only six players, they showed incredible grit and determination! Alfie, your performance was truly inspiring! A tough loss, but a performance to be proud of!

Belmont Falcons U11 vs Ledbury Town FC – U11 Rovers

Final Score: Won 2-0
Player of the Match: Eric
Coach’s Summary: *”## Belmont Falcons U11 Soar to Victory Against Ledbury!

What a fantastic performance from our Belmont Falcons U11 team today! From the very first whistle, the boys displayed incredible strength and determination, dominating possession with a relentless high-pressing game. Their hard work paid off in the first half when they carved out a well-deserved lead!

A special shoutout to Eric, our outstanding goalkeeper, who was a rock between the posts! He pulled off some truly breathtaking saves to keep Ledbury at bay and ensure we went into half-time with a precious 1-0 advantage. The team celebrated Eric’s great work as they went in for their oranges.

The second half saw Ledbury come out with renewed vigour, putting our Falcons under pressure and enjoying more of the ball. But our boys weren’t fazed! They dug deep, maintained their high-pressing intensity, and it paid dividends. A loose ball was seized upon, and a fantastic run down the right wing followed. Our winger delivered a stunning cross, perfectly placed just in front of the Ledbury keeper. With the ball bouncing just in front of the keeper and Ledbury unable to clear the danger, our ever-alert striker, Oscar, pounced, smashing the ball home for Belmont’s second goal! The crowd roared as the team celebrated.

With just 10 minutes remaining, the Falcons showed true grit and resilience, holding off a determined Ledbury side to secure a well-earned victory. This was a true team effort, showcasing the Falcons’ spirit, skill, and never-say-die attitude.

An amazing game, boys! We are incredibly proud of you all.

BelmontWanderers”*

Wanderer’s Word: The Falcons are flying high! A dominant performance and a well-deserved victory! Eric, your heroics in goal were truly inspiring! A fantastic team effort!

📈 The Belmont Leaderboard 📈

Here are the players and teams leading the charge! The competition is heating up!

Top 5 Players

Theo p***i (395 points)
kyan b***s (200 points)
Alfie T**d (165 points)
Kyan J****s (145 points)
Maya L**e (100 points)

Top 3 Teams

Belmont Wanderers U8 Lions (525 points)
Belmont Wanderers U16 (520 points)
Belmont U13 Boys (485 points)

🧑‍🏫 Coach’s Corner 🧑‍🏫

This week’s featured training resource is ‘Under 11/12 – Defending Principles’ by Phil Row! Coaches, log in to the Coach Dashboard and unlock valuable insights!

🗓️ Team of the Month 🗓️

A massive congratulations to October’s Team of the Month! Playing a 4-4-2 formation, this month’s stars include: Daniel, Gustavo, Oskar, Billie-Rose, Justin, Kyan, Ruby, Jake, Nicole, lydia, Harvey. Well done to all the players involved!

💰 Fundraising Focus 💰

Our fundraising efforts are vital to the success of our club! Stay tuned for upcoming fundraising initiatives and get involved! Every contribution makes a difference!

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❤️ Our Amazing Sponsors ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors! Your support is invaluable!

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That concludes this week’s edition of The Wanderer’s Weekly Roar! Remember to support your teams, upload your photos, and celebrate the spirit of Belmont Wanderers!

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