Junior Reds have been busy over July visiting local Schools. A "Beat the Goalie" and "Time-trial" were popular, and there has been interest from Players to join the Club.

Special thanks go to the goalkeepers and Sarah as organiser. Seen are Jon; Ian; Andy; Sarah; Ben and Marc - all taking a well earned rest.

Winners of the "Champions" and "Plate" competitions at the June Parents' Tournament were the Under 7 Valiants (in orange) and Under 12 Valiants (in yellow) respectively. The Intermediate winners (not pictured) were the Under 10 (Valiants).

The Annual Parents' 6-a-side tournament will be held this year at Coldharbour Leisure Centre on Sunday 22nd June from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm. This tournament is strictly for Parents with an emphasis on playing for fun. Twelve teams have entered so far with the draw for groups to take place at the June AGM.

If you are without a team but wish to take part then please let Clive know on 07504 264157 or e-mail clive@juniorredsfc.co.uk, and he will find a place for you in a team.

31/05/08
Players (Boys/ Girls) are wanted - for new teams at Under 7; 8; 9; 10, 11s, and new Girls Team at Under 10 - 12s.

Managers have been recruited and new teams are being formed at Under 7 (Year 1); Under 8 (Year 2); Under 9 (Year 3); Under 10 (Year 4) and Under 11 (Year 5). In addition a new Girls' team at Under 10 to 12 is being started.

If you are interested in joining one of these new teams just come along to Bexleyheath on a Saturday morning to join in the training.

Under 7; 8 and 9 train 9.30 am - 10.30 am. Under 10 and 11 train 10.30am - 11.30am. All meet on Bexleyheath School field.

The Under 10 - 12 Girls meet at GOALS Soccer Centre, Bexleyheath at 10.30am.

Further details can be obtained from Sarah on 0208 858 0133 or Clive on 07504 264157.

All are welcome.

Two Junior Reds teams represented the Club in the "Bob Staggs" Memorial Shield Finals played today, and had mixed fortunes. The Under 12 (Valiants), managed by Euan Leslie, were first on against Russellers. Showing a few nerves the team unfortunately could not reproduce the form of the League and finished as Runners-up against stronger opposition on the day. Euan said "the lads are naturally disappointed but must not forget the tremendous season this year".

The Under 13 (Valiants) enjoyed greater success finishing 2-1 winners against Dartford FC White from the "A" Division. This was an excellent team performance in a very tense and exciting match. Assistant Manager Jon Meager said " this is our first real success and a fine way to finish the season".

Well done to both teams for reaching the final. Four Junior Reds teams have been finalists this year which is a record.

Junior Reds Managers, out on their travels, bumped into a certain Alan Pardew, Manager of Charlton Athletic. Can you guess which one? The occasion was the event at the Valley for our sponsored player - Izale McLeod.

Team of the Month for March are the Under 11 (Valiants). The only team to have won the coveted trophy twice in a season the Under 11s received the award for their special achievement of winning the Selkent Division B League title, and their fine performance against Hilyfielders in the crucial top of the table clash in March. Assistant Manager Jason Ludlow said "the squad have been tremendous this season and fully deserve this recognition".

Stephen Jerrom in the Under 11 (Knights) has been selected for the Kent County Schools representative team and for England in tournaments outside the United Kingdom. This is a tremendous achievement and he is only the second player to achieve this distinction with the Junior Reds.

To give Stephen some support Junior Reds are pleased to be able to sponsor him in part for the cost of County and Country representation.

The April Jack Petchey Achievement award was presented to Stephen at a recent Under 11 training session. Seen with Stephen are Manager Simon Powell and his Assistant John Mould.

The Kent Schools FA website can be found on the "Links" page.

Good luck Stephen

Seen receiving the Jack Petchey Achievement award for February from Manager Mark Hamilton is Daniel Earley of the Under 15 team.
The team intend to use the funds for this award for their tournament over the May Bank holiday.

Pictured are the Under 11 (Valiants) in celebratory mood having just won Division B (West) of the Selkent League. The last game of the league campaign found Junior Reds (Valiants) pitched against Hillyfielders Warriors in a "winner takes all" situation. The Junior Reds ran out winners by 5 goals to 2 in an excellent game. The team won 14 games out of 16 to achieve their success. Manager Steve Avery said " the team have played some excellent football this year to build upon winning the "C" Division last season".

Winner of the Jack Petchey Achievement Award for March is Joe Phelps of the Under 12 (Valiants). Manager Euan Leslie said "all of the team have been achievers this season as the players have worked hard and made excellent progress. Joe's attitude and qualities make him a special achiever, and he fully deserves recognition".

Congratulations to the Under 8s as the winners of the "Team of the Month" for February. The Under 8s continued some fine performances winning all six of their games in February, scoring 18 goals with only 2 conceded. This run saw the Under 8s achieve top spot in the Selkent "B" Division.

Clear winners of January's Team of the Month are the Under 12 (Knights). The team won all four games in the month scoring 20 goals and conceding only 4 with results of 6-2, 3-0 (cup), 7-1, and 4-1. The team made it through to the quarter finals of the League Cup and are now second top scorers in the League.

Manager Simon Lambourne said "the team finished last season with 12 consecutive defeats and have been steadily improving all season, but the performances all month have been exceptional with the whole squad making valuable contributions".

Winner of the Jack Petchey Achievement Award for January is Robert Murton of the Under 14 (Valiants).

A certificate was awarded to Robert during a recent training session, and the squad now have to decide how best to spend their £300. Manager Glen Laing said "Robert's commitment to the Junior Reds is second to none. He has been with the Club since it first started in 2001 and has remained a loyal player. This season Robert has attended every training session and match to date. Robert might not always be in the starting line-up but he always gives passionate support for the team, barking his instructions from the sidelines and invading the pitch on some memorable occasions".

Team of the Month for December are the Under 13 (Knights) from the Selkent League. Manager Pat Hughes said "The boys have improved tremendously over the last two years and are a pleasure to Coach. They play as a real team and December saw us continue our good progress. I am pleased this has been recognised".

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all Players and Parents of the Junior Reds. One person in the Christmas photo does not play for the Junior Reds........ but is in the Guinness Book of Records!

Winner of the Jack Petchey Achievement Award for December is Ian Wood.

Ian is a non-playing member of the Club who has donated much time at weekends to help Coach the Under 9 team. He has willingly assisted the Saturday Soccer Club whenever required. An award well deserved.

One of the Junior Reds' Coaches deservedly received very special recognition at the Annual London F.A. Award ceremony last month.

James Mooney has served as a Coach for three years, and has been a major contributor to the Club. He devotes much time to the managing of the Under 10 (Valiants), and has greatly helped in the formation of new teams over the last two years.

At the Special ceremony held at Millwall Football Club James collected two awards from Tony Sharples, the Chairman of the London F.A. He was first up to collect the London F.A. Charter Standard Club "County Coach Award of the Year". He then found himself being called a second time to receive the Charter Standard Club "Regional Winner of the Year", which covers the Counties of London, Kent, Middlesex, Essex and Surrey.

James said "It's a tremendous honour to receive these awards on behalf of all the people that work so hard at the Junior Reds. I am sure with so many talented Managers about this will be the start of many for the Club".

Good luck to James in the National final.

The Club provided new football playing opportunities for 100 extra children last season with the formation of 8 new teams.

Special mention must go to three of these new teams in season 2006/7 - the Under 8s; Under 9 (Knights) and Under 10 (Valiants) - all winners of their Divisions in the local Selkent Sunday League. A new Girls Under 12s team, and an existing Under 14 (Valiants) team, also reached the finals of the Selkent trophy cup competitions.