Seven A-Side Teams Progressing Well

Both Belvedere Under 8’s and Under 9’s seven a-side teams have had a great start to the season and as we are now at the Christmas Break, Martin Cooke has given us his assessment of the season so far.

“Last seasons most of our Under 8’s were actually Under 7 and this season they have showed the benefit of playing together for that year. Its very early and a bit dangerous to start talking about winning but having moved up 6 sections in the Under 8 league they have adapted very well to the change of pace of the games and the higher standard of football in which they now find themselves. 

However using results, only as an indicator, they have only lost once but, win, lose or draw they are showing an increasing maturity and their development can be seen. At this young age, development and the pace of that development can vary between different players and we will be monitoring the progress of these players over the second half of the season. So it’s a case of  ... A lot done more to do.”

Belvedere Under 8's: Pierce O’Neill, Daniel McKenna, Patrick Leonard, John Ward, Sean Keenan, Leon Delaney, Ryan King, Alan McKenna, Lee Jordan, Kyle Fitzsimons

 “The Under 9’s who are a little behind the under 8’s in terms of playing and development have some new players in Jordan Graham, Alex O’Toole  Matthew Broderick. Boosted by some under 8’s and Nathan O’Dwyer from last year they have now began to show signs that they are also making great progress. 

We now have a great basis for the second part of the season. One aspect of this season so far is the number of time they have been behind in games and have come back to win. This is a clear indication of their determination and also the belief they have in themselves. It also shows their character and the confidence they now have in their own ability.”  

Belvedere Under 9's: Jordan Graham,  Alex O’Toole, Nathan O’Dwyer, Matthew Broadrick, Finn Moran, Eddie Fagan, Ryan White, 

Posted 05/12/2007

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