Grimsby United Grimbarians u10

Heartbreaking. Thoughts are with all of Andrew’s family and friends.

Keelby Tournament – 3rd May ⚽️

What a brilliant day for our squad – Zak, Harlow, Noah, Leo, Daniel, Henry, Kian, Toby, Mousa and George 👏

Starting under cloudy skies and finishing in wet, slippery conditions, the boys showed fantastic determination, teamwork and resilience throughout 💪

Game 1 – Win 2-1 vs Grimsby United Eagles
The perfect start!
We looked sharp from the off, with Mousa winning an early corner that Leo whipped in, forcing an own goal for 1-0.

At the back, Harlow made two top saves to keep us level, with Noah and Henry looking solid and composed. In midfield, George worked tirelessly, linking play and battling for everything, while Zak gave us a great outlet with his movement up top.

Going forward, Leo, Mousa and Daniel combined brilliantly, and Daniel took his goal really well to make it 2-1. Toby added energy when called on, helping us keep the pressure high. We were unlucky not to add more – Leo hit the bar and Mousa struck the post!

A confident, energetic team performance to open the day 🔥

Game 2 – Loss 0-1 vs GCW
A tougher test where we had to dig in.
George was excellent in midfield, breaking up play again and again, while Noah stayed strong defensively and Harlow pulled off a great save high to his right.

Leo showed real bravery after taking a knock and came back on, with Toby stepping in well and helping us settle. Zak and Henry worked hard to give us a way forward when we could break.

Despite all the effort, an unlucky goal was the difference, but the team never stopped battling right until the final whistle 💥

Game 3 – Draw 0-0 vs Laceby
This was a proper battle against a strong side.
The whole team dug deep – Harlow made important saves, while Noah and Henry stood firm at the back.

George kept things ticking in midfield, winning the ball and keeping us organised. Kian and Daniel put in key tackles, while Mousa and Zak worked hard to give us an outlet, with Toby supporting well in midfield when introduced.

A tough, resilient performance and a well-earned clean sheet 🧱

Game 4 – Draw 1-1 vs Market Rasen Mustangs
A really lively game with some great football played.
Leo looked dangerous going forward, and Noah’s long passes helped drive us up the pitch.

From a well-worked corner by Daniel, Kian scored his first goal for the team – a brilliant moment and fully deserved 🎉

George continued to work hard in midfield, linking everything together, while Mousa drove forward with purpose. Zak stretched the play well up front, and Toby kept us moving when he came on with good energy and positioning.

Unlucky not to take the win, but a great performance 👏

Game 5 – Draw 0-0 vs Broughton Rovers
Another disciplined and determined display.
Harlow was vocal and organised throughout, while Noah was outstanding defensively and even drove forward when he could.

George battled hard in midfield again, helping us stay competitive, while Daniel put in important blocks and Noah kept things tight.

Mousa was unlucky hitting the post, Kian showed great footwork, and Zak worked tirelessly up top to press and create space, with Henry supporting well. Toby made a real impact when he came on, helping us win corners and keep pressure on.

Another clean sheet and a real team effort ⚽️

👉 After five strong games, the boys earned a 6th match – a fantastic achievement and well deserved!

Game 6 – Loss 0-3 vs GCW Rangers
Up against a strong and physical side, the boys never stopped competing.
Mousa used his pace well, George kept battling in midfield, and Noah and Daniel continued putting in tackles and blocks.

Harlow made some good saves, Henry showed great skill driving forward, and Zak kept working hard to lead the line. Kian and Toby came on and added fresh energy, both getting involved and keeping us pushing.

A tough result, but huge credit to the team for their effort and attitude 👊

Overall:
🏆 1 Win | 🤝 3 Draws | ❌ 2 Losses
⚽️ Goals: Daniel, Kian + forced own goal

Every single player played their part today – whether it was goals, tackles, passes, runs or pure hard work for the team. You should all be really proud of yourselves ❤️

A big thank you to all the parents, coaches and supporters for your constant encouragement – it makes a huge difference 👏

Enjoy the rest of the Bank Holiday – a fantastic team effort from start to finish! 🌟

⚽ Match Report – 26 April 2026

🌤️ Clee Fields | Home Fixture vs GCW | Cool breeze, hot performance!

Coming off last week’s brilliant 5–1 win away at John Whitgift 💪, the team returned to face the same GCW side—this time on home turf.

Last week highlights:

⚽ Toby scored his first goal (and picked up the Coaches’ Award 🏅)
🌟 Leo scored twice and earned the Parents’ Award (now two weeks in a row! 👏)
⚡ Mousa and Zak also on the scoresheet
💙 A full team performance from back to front
⏱️ First Half today – Tight and Competitive 💥

We started with Harlow in goal 🧤, Henry and Noah in defence 🛡️, George in midfield 🎯, Daniel and Leo on the wings ⚡, and Mousa up top 🎯

GCW had the early pressure, but Harlow stayed alert with confident handling 👏

Mousa showed great determination to keep the ball in and get a shot away
Noah produced a brilliant sliding tackle 🚫 to stop a dangerous attack
Henry, Leo, and George combined well to create chances and win a corner

Chances came at both ends:

George saw a strong effort blocked 💥
GCW hit the bar 😮‍💨
Mousa struck the side netting from a tricky angle

At the back, Harlow made a couple of excellent saves 🧤🧤 to keep us in it, but GCW managed to squeeze one in after a scramble.

⚠️ 0–1 down

We kept working as a team:

Daniel and Mousa battled well up front
Toby, Zak, and Kian came on and added fresh energy 🔄
Henry and Noah stayed solid under pressure

⏸️ Half-time: 0–1
Still very much in the game 👊

🚀 Second Half – Team Spirit Takes Over!

Changes and energy made the difference 🔄⚡

Zak came on strong with a great tackle and attacking intent 💪
Leo moved into midfield and linked play brilliantly
Daniel made powerful runs and tested the keeper
Kian added width and energy on the wing
Noah pushed forward well from defence

The pressure built… and then:

⚡ Mousa drives forward and sets it up…
⚽ Leo finishes brilliantly! 1–1

Game lifted 🔥

From there, it became a full team performance:

George battled hard in midfield after coming back on 🎯
Toby added composure and strong tackles in the middle 💪
Zak showed great control and movement
Daniel kept stretching their defence
Harlow stayed ready when needed 🧤

Then came the moment:

💫 Leo with an incredible turn and finish!
🚀 2–1 to us!

Confidence flowing now 😎

And to finish it off:

😎 Mousa shows great composure to make it 3–1

Game managed brilliantly to the end 🧠💪

⏱️ Full-time: 3–1 WIN 🎉

🌟 Team Spotlight – Everyone Played Their Part 💙

This was a true squad performance 👏

🧤 Harlow – safe hands and key saves
🛡️ Henry & Noah – strong, composed defending
⚡ Daniel & Kian – energy and attacking runs out wide
🎯 George & Toby – hard work and control in midfield
💪 Zak – great tackling and forward play
⚽ Mousa – constant threat, assist and a goal
🔥 Leo – two excellent finishes and great all-round play

Every single player contributed to the win 🤝

🏆 Awards
🌟 Parents’ Award: Leo (2nd week running 👏👏)
🏅 Coaches’ Award: Henry
💬 Final Word

From a tough first half to a dominant second 💥
This was all about:

💙 Teamwork
🔄 Impact from the whole squad
🔥 Belief and energy

Back-to-back wins against the same team—massive progress! 📈

👏 Brilliant effort from EVERYONE – proud team performance! ⚽🔥

⚽ MATCH REPORT – 12th April ⚽
📍 Clee Fields Astro
🆚 Grimsby Lionesses
⏰ 10:30am Kick Off
🌬️ Blustery, sunny & cloudy – 11°C

What a performance from the boys today!! 💪🔥 A fantastic 2-0 win built on teamwork, effort, and quality all over the pitch 👏⚽

Squad: Harlow, Noah, Daniel, Kian, Zak, Leo, George, Henry
(Missed you Toby & Mousa – hope to see you back soon! 💙)

First Half ⚽

We started brightly, looking organised and confident as a team 💪

At the back, Harlow was alert in goal 🧤, reading the game brilliantly and already showing his quality, while Noah and Henry continued their strong and reliable defending 👏💪 — dealing well with early pressure, including a corner that was cleared confidently

The wind made things tricky 🌬️, with the Lionesses trying their luck from distance, but we stayed composed and disciplined 👍

Across the pitch, everyone played their part 👏
George worked tirelessly in midfield 💥, winning tackles and driving forward
Kian and Daniel brought great energy on the wings 💨, stretching the game and supporting attacks
Zak led the line well ⚡, pressing defenders and looking to create chances

A great moment saw the ball worked forward nicely with Daniel nearly getting on the end of it 🎯

Overall, a solid and controlled first half with lots of positives from the whole team 👏⚽

Second Half ⚽🔥

We came out strong again 💪 and really started to take control of the game

Harlow continued to read the game brilliantly 🧤✨, making several key blocks and saves to keep us in control, while Noah and Henry stayed solid at the back, helping us build from defence and keeping things organised 👏

There was great movement in attack 🔄 with Leo, Kian, and Zak rotating positions, causing problems for the opposition and keeping the pressure on 👀

George continued his strong work in midfield 💪, linking play well, while Daniel stayed lively on the wing ⚡

Kian showed great adaptability, pushing forward and getting a shot away just wide 👏

Then… GOALLLL!!! ⚽🔥
Leo pressed brilliantly, used his pace ⚡ and calmly finished! A well-deserved goal for the team 🙌
1-0! 💙

The Lionesses tried to respond, but we stayed strong as a unit 💪
Harlow made important saves 🧤, and the team worked hard to protect the lead

So close to a second when a powerful effort smashed against the bar!! 💥😱

Then came a brilliant team move 🔥 involving Zak, Leo, and Kian with great support from the rest of the team…

GOAL!!! ⚽🔥🔥
Daniel with a fantastic volley into the net! 💥
Assist from Zak 👏

A top team goal with everyone playing their part 💙🙌

The boys stayed focused right until the final whistle 💪, defending well and working hard for each other to secure the clean sheet 🧤✨

Full Time 🏁

A brilliant all-round team performance 👏💙
Strong in defence, creative in attack, and full of effort from everyone

Final Score: 2-0 WIN!!! 🎉⚽🔥

Goals ⚽

⚽ Leo
⚽ Daniel (Assist: Zak)

Awards 🏅

🥇 Parents’ Player: George – fantastic in midfield! 💪
🥇 Coaches’ Player: Zak – great energy, versatility & assist 👏

Massive well done to Harlow, Noah, Daniel, Kian, Zak, Leo, George & Henry 👏💙

A proper team performance — everyone played their part! 🙌

GET IN!!! ⚽🔥💙

🔥 INCREDIBLE COMEBACK! GRIMBARIANS FIGHT BACK FROM 3–1 DOWN IN A THRILLER 🔥

From 3–1 down to 3–3… this was all about character, belief and teamwork 💙

Match Report – Sunday 22nd March 2026 | Clee Fields Astro
Grimsby United Grimbarian U10s 🆚 Grimsby United Eagles
🌥️ Overcast, 11°C, light breeze

After two excellent wins, the Grimbarians came into this one full of confidence—and what followed was a brilliant, hard-fought game against a very strong Eagles side 💪⚽

Squad: Noah, Toby, Daniel, Harlow, Leo, George, Mousa, Henry, Zak, Kian
💙 Shekhinah missing today – hope to see you back soon!

⚽ First Half

The team lined up with:
🧤 Harlow in goal
🛡️ Noah & Henry in defence
🎯 George in midfield
⚡ Daniel (left) and Kian (right) wide
🎯 Mousa up front

A bright start saw Noah, George, Kian and Mousa combine superbly, creating an early chance that just went wide—great intent straight away 👏

At the other end, Harlow was outstanding early on, making key saves and strong blocks to keep the team level and build confidence from the back 🧤💪

🛡️ Noah and Henry, along with the rest of the team, made their presence known early—putting in strong, well-timed challenges and reading the game brilliantly to stop attacks before they developed, giving the team a solid platform to build from 💪

The pressure paid off…

⚽ 1–0 – Daniel goal (assist: Mousa)
Great play from the team led to an opportunity, and Mousa did brilliantly to set up Daniel, who finished well to give the Grimbarians the lead! 🙌

The Grimbarians continued to play with confidence:

* Daniel looked sharp and dangerous
* George kept things ticking in midfield
* Kian provided energy and width on the right
* Mousa was lively and a constant threat up front
* Noah & Henry remained strong and composed at the back & Harlow looking assured and strong in goal

A really composed and assured first-half performance, built on teamwork and strong defending 💙
* First half 2 -1 down but and even half
⚽ Second Half

Changes brought Toby, Zak and Leo into the action, all making an immediate impact 💥

✨ Toby impressed with a brilliant mazy dribble
⚡ Zak added energy and attacking intent
💪 Leo linked play well and got involved straight away

The game became more end-to-end, with both teams battling hard.

🛡️ Under Pressure

Defensively, the team stayed strong:

Noah & Henry were brave, physical and well-timed in their challenges 🛡️
🧤 Harlow was excellent again, making important saves, blocks and strong stops under pressure to keep the team in the game

Despite the effort, the Eagles pushed on and took the lead to 3–1.

💥 The Comeback!

This is where the character of the team really showed—no heads dropped, just belief 💙

⚽ 3–2 – Mousa goal (assist: Noah)
A great ball diagonal pass forward from Noah caused problems, and Mousa reacted brilliantly to follow up and score 👏

💥 Momentum shifted instantly!

The Grimbarians kept pushing:

* Toby drove forward well
* Zak & Mousa linked up nicely after switching positions
Another dangerous ball (almost identical to the goal) from Noah nearly led to another goal
..and then 🚀 Level! 3–3!

⚽ 3–3 – Noah goal!! (long-range strike) 🌠
Noah stepped up and fired in a fantastic long-range effort that their keeper couldn’t keep out—what a goal! 🚀🔥

Game on!!

🔥 Final Stages

The Grimbarians pushed for a winner with a little end to end action:

* Leo came close with a great follow-up shot after a strong effort from Zak
* Daniel showed great composure, just placing a shot wide
* George, Mousa, Daniel and Zak covered every blade of grass
* Kian returned with energy and drive

🛡️ Noah & Henry remained solid and determined at the back
🧤 Harlow stayed sharp right to the end, dealing confidently with a dangerous low corner to secure the draw

💪 Leo deserves special credit for his performance before bravely coming off after a tough knock to his shoulder

🏁 Full-Time: 3–3

An exciting, end-to-end match and a fantastic comeback against a very strong side 🙌

A real team performance—everyone played their part 💙
⭐ Player Recognition
🧤 Harlow – outstanding throughout with crucial saves and blocks
🛡️ Noah – strong defensively and decisive in attack with a goal and assist
🛡️ Henry – excellent defensively, strong in challenges and key to the team’s shape
🎯 George – calm and effective in midfield
⚡ Kian – energetic and positive throughout
🎯 Daniel – composed, skillful and took his goal well
⚡ Toby – confident runs and great attacking intent
💪 Mousa – relentless effort with a goal and assist
⚡ Zak – lively, sharp and creative
💪 Leo – strong performance and great determination
🏅 Awards

👏 Parents’ Player of the Match: Harlow – superb in goal
👏 Coaches’ Player of the Match: Daniel – excellent all-round display

⚽⚽⚽ Goals:

⚽ Daniel (assist: Mousa)
⚽ Mousa (assist: Noah)
⚽ Noah (long-range strike)

🙌 Final Word

👏 Huge well done to all the players for their determination, teamwork and belief
👏 Great work from the coaches guiding the team brilliantly
👏 And a big thank you to all the parents and supporters for the amazing encouragement 📣

A brilliant comeback, a proper team performance—and a game these players should be really proud of 💙⚽🔥

⚽ Brave Boys Battle the Wind to Make it Two Wins in a Row! 🌬️💙

Mother’s Day – Sunday 15th March 2026
📍 Clee Fields 5G Astro
🕑 Kick Off: 2:00pm
🆚 Grant Thorold JFC U10 Titans

On a blustery afternoon at Clee Fields, with swirling winds and chilly conditions, our Under 10s produced a determined, hardworking performance full of teamwork, energy and commitment to secure a well-earned 1–0 victory and make it two wins in two weeks! ⚽🔥

Leo was missing for a second consecutive week — we hope to see you back very soon! 💙

The boys were warmed up and ready to go:
Harlow, Shekhinah, Noah, Henry, George, Kian, Mousa, Zak, Daniel and Toby – all prepared to play their part.

🔵 First Half

We began with Harlow in goal, protected by Daniel and Noah at the back. George started in midfield, helping to link play, while Toby took up position on the right, Kian on the left, and Zak led the attack up front. Henry, Shekhinah and Mousa were ready to make their impact from the bench.

The Titans started brightly and forced an early corner, but Harlow reacted superbly, making a strong save and pushing the ball away confidently. 🧤

As the boys settled, some lovely link-up play started to appear. Toby and Kian worked well down the flanks, while George battled hard in midfield to keep things moving forward.

The opposition threatened briefly but shot wide, and Kian showed great strength with a determined shoulder challenge before Zak tried to power his way through the defence.

At the back Daniel looked calm and composed, while Noah read the game brilliantly, stepping in to stop attacks before they could develop.

Further up the pitch Toby was excellent at finding space for possible goal chances, constantly making himself available and stretching the defence. ⚡

A quick Titans counter attack saw their number 44 fire a shot, but Harlow stood strong again, pushing the ball wide to safety.

Fresh legs arrived as Henry came on for Toby, keeping the tempo high.

The pressure began to build:

⚽ Daniel struck a low effort that the keeper saved well
⚽ Zak battled hard for another chance but saw his effort blocked
⚽ Henry delivered a great cross which Noah controlled nicely before being stopped after a strong challenge

Then came a fantastic passage of play.

George won the ball well in midfield, Kian produced a brilliant dribble and pass, and Zak fired just wide of the post!

Moments later Zak whipped in a dangerous cross, with Daniel and George both getting shots away, but the keeper managed to keep them out.

The breakthrough finally came after all that pressure.

Toby surged forward and delivered a perfect assist to Mousa, who reacted quickly and poked the ball into the net!

⚽🔥 GOAL! 1–0 to our boys!

A deserved lead after some superb teamwork.

The boys kept pushing. Mousa nearly set up Daniel for another, while Toby continued finding clever pockets of space in attack.

A strong move between Henry and Noah created another chance for Mousa, which the keeper saved well.

Just before half-time Mousa controlled a swirling long ball beautifully and slipped Toby through, whose effort was struck well but gathered by the keeper.

⏱ Half-Time: 1–0
A great first half with plenty of attacking intent and solid defending. 👏

🔵 Second Half

Shekhinah entered the game with great energy, immediately winning the ball with a strong tackle that pushed the team forward. 💪

The Titans started the half brightly and had a couple of dangerous moments, but their shot from a corner drifted just over the bar.

There were a few heart-in-mouth moments as Harlow bravely played out from the back, but his confidence helped turn defence into attack with Mousa driving forward.

Throughout the match Toby continued to find fantastic spaces for goal opportunities, always ready for the next attacking move.

A handball gave us a free kick which Henry struck, drifting just wide when it looked like it might fall for a tap-in.

The chances kept coming:

⚽ Toby fired a low shot that forced a corner
⚽ Noah tried his luck from distance, just wide
⚽ Another excellent Toby run won yet another corner

Defensively the boys remained strong. Noah produced some excellent defensive moments, reading danger superbly. 🧠

Fresh legs returned as George and Kian came back on, while Mousa stayed on throughout the entire second half, continuing to lead the attack.

With the wind swirling across the pitch, the boys showed great determination to protect their lead. Zak continued to work hard in the second half as well, battling up front, pressing their defenders and playing his part in keeping the pressure on whenever we pushed forward. 💪⚽

Kian showed great composure, turning sharply before firing a shot that nearly doubled the lead, with Zak just inches away from following it up.

Then George produced another great attacking moment, forcing the keeper into a good save.

The Titans pushed again, but Henry made a fantastic sliding tackle to secure a goal kick.

A great move between Mousa and Kian won another corner, with Henry battling hard to keep the ball alive, though it just wouldn’t quite drop kindly.

The boys were now defending with real determination and teamwork. 💙

A dangerous forward ball from the Titans was expertly controlled by Noah, stopping a potential chance.

Kian battled through a tough challenge, while Henry produced a brilliant dribble — and an impressive roll! — to win a free kick. 🎭

More chances followed:

⚽ Mousa surged forward again in attack
⚽ Noah pushed up and fired just wide
⚽ Daniel struck a long-range effort that their keeper saved well

In the final moments Kian won a corner, but just as it was about to be taken…

⏱ Full Time Whistle!

🏆 Final Score

Our Boys 1 – 0 Grant Thorold Titans

⚽ Goal: Mousa
🎯 Assist: Toby

A fantastic effort from everyone and two wins in two weeks! 🔥👏

⭐ Special Mentions

🏅 Coach’s Player: Noah – calm, composed and excellent defensively throughout.

🏅 Parents’ Player: George – great effort and quality in midfield all game.

💙 A True Team Performance

🧤 Harlow – brave goalkeeping and strong saves when needed
🛡 Daniel – strong and reliable at the back, reading the game well and playing confident passes out from defence
🧠 Noah – superb awareness and excellent defensive work
⚽ George – energetic midfield play and great effort throughout
⚡ Kian – skillful runs and dangerous attacking play
🚀 Toby – brilliant movement and a superb assist
🔥 Zak – tireless work leading the line and helping the team in both halves
💪 Henry – fearless tackling and endless energy
⚽ Shekhinah – strong midfield contribution and important tackles
🥅 Mousa – alert in attack and taking the winning goal brilliantly

A brilliant team performance full of effort, teamwork and determination and as always thank you for the great support and work from the coaches and on the side-lines too!

Well done boys — you should all be very proud! ⚽💙👏

⚽ Match Report – Sunday 8th March 2026 ⚽

🕑 Kick-off: 2:00pm
📍 Venue: Clee Fields Astro
🌥 Weather: Cloudy, 8°C with a light breeze – great conditions for football!
🆚 Opponents: Cleetown Grey Owls
👨‍⚖️ Referee: Steve

First of all, we’d like to wish Frankie all the very best as he moves on to pastures new. Frankie didn’t play today but has been a valued part of the team and we wish him lots of success and fun in his football journey. Good luck Frankie! ⚽🍀

Today’s squad:
Harlow, Toby, Noah, Mousa, George, Zak, Henry, Kian, Shekhinah and Daniel.

We’re also hoping to welcome Leo back soon – the boys will be glad to see you back! 👋⚽

🟢 1st Quarter

The boys started the game really well and looked sharp from the first whistle.

Our first big attack came when Henry played a fantastic long ball forward, finding Mousa, who struck a brilliant shot into the top corner! 🚀

⚽ GOAL! 1–0 to us!
A cracking finish!

The Grey Owls had tried to build an attack just before that but it came to nothing.

There were some lovely touches from Kian, a great pass from George, and then Noah nearly made it two with a bouncing long-range shot that hit the crossbar! So close! 😲

We won a corner and had some great movement in the box, but just couldn’t quite get a touch on the second delivery.

At the other end Harlow made a strong save, and shortly after the Grey Owls tried a long shot which went just over.

We pushed forward well with Henry, Kian, Mousa and George leading attacks, while others held their shape behind them. Daniel was doing great work on the wing, offering support and width when we attacked.

Noah was also defending strongly throughout the quarter, helping break up attacks and keeping things solid at the back. 💪

Our tactic of one of the central defenders stepping forward to support the attack worked well and gave us extra options.

Another excellent corner from Daniel found Henry, but his slight touch didn’t quite work out. Play continued though with Mousa dribbling well, before Kian fired in a shot that their keeper saved well.

End of the 1st quarter:
We deservedly led 1–0 thanks to Mousa’s fantastic goal from Henry’s assist. 👏

🟡 2nd Quarter

Substitutions:
🔁 Zak on for Mousa
🔁 Shekhinah on for George
🔁 Toby on for Kian

This quarter became a bit scrappier, with both teams battling hard in midfield. But the boys dug in well and kept working for each other 💪

The Grey Owls began to create a few chances.

Harlow got down well again, and the defence cleared the danger. Another long-range effort from them went high and wide.

We created chances too. Noah had a shot which reached Daniel, whose right-footed effort from the wing just went wide.

Soon after, the Grey Owls managed to find the net to make it 1–1.

The boys responded really well though.

Toby showed some excellent dribbling, creating two attacking moves where we were unlucky not to score.

A long ball later found Zak, but the Grey Owls’ defence did well to deal with it.

Half-time score: 1–1

The first quarter belonged to us, and the second was a hard-fought, scrappy battle, but the boys kept going and worked really hard. 👏

🔵 3rd Quarter

Back on the pitch:
George, Kian and Mousa.

The Grey Owls started strongly and forced an early corner, followed by another as they tried to push forward.

The boys had to defend well for a spell, making good tackles, blocks and clearances.

This quarter was also a bit scrappy at times, but the team showed great determination and kept battling.

From a goal kick, Henry and Toby combined well, with Mousa helping move the attack towards Zak, while George had worked hard in the build-up.

Kian was showing great energy down the left, always looking to help the team going forward.

There was a lucky moment for us when a pass back took an awkward bounce and hit the outside of our post before going out for a corner. Sometimes football gives you a little bit of luck! 😅

The boys then produced a great attacking move:

Toby dribbled forward, Kian helped the move along and Mousa found Zak, whose powerful shot was brilliantly saved. Mousa reacted quickly and got to the rebound but just couldn’t quite make it count.

Plenty of effort and chances, but the score stayed the same.

End of the 3rd quarter:
Still 1–1 after another very competitive and scrappy period where the boys dug in brilliantly.

🔴 4th Quarter

Back on the pitch:
Noah, Shekhinah and Daniel.

Both teams pushed hard for a winner.

The Grey Owls had a dangerous attack but Daniel made a fantastic tackle on the wing, and the team worked together to stop the chance.

Kian tried a brave shot from a tight angle which went just wide.

Then came a really busy moment in our box where the ball was bouncing everywhere! 😅 But the boys showed great determination to clear it before launching a counter attack through Mousa, whose shot went just wide.

Soon after Henry returned and had a shot, but it was blocked.

Then came the moment everyone loved…

🚀 NOAH SMASHES ONE INTO THE NET! 🚀

A brilliant powerful finish!

⚽ GOAL! 2–1 to us!

That’s two weeks in a row Noah has scored! 🔥

And once again Henry provided the assist, making it two assists today 👏

The Grey Owls had one last corner but it went straight out, and shortly after the referee blew the final whistle.

🏆 Final Score

Our Team 2 – 1 Cleetown Grey Owls

⚽ Mousa (assist Henry)
⚽ Noah (assist Henry)

⭐ Awards

🏅 Parents’ Player of the Match: Noah
🏅 Coaches’ Award: Kian

Both were fantastic today! 👏

👏 Final Thoughts

A really strong team performance from all the boys today. The 2nd and 3rd quarters were a bit scrappy at times, but the team dug in, battled well and kept going.

Every player played their part, and the whole team deserved the win.

There were also great adaptations and tweaks from the coaches during the game, which helped the boys adjust and stay competitive.

Well done everyone – players, coaches, referee Steve and all the supporters on the sidelines!

⚽👏 Great win boys!

⚽️🌬️ MATCH REPORT – Sunday 22nd February 2026 🌬️⚽️
Away at Grimsby Lionesses – Clee Field
Final Score: 3️⃣ – 3️⃣

A bright, breezy morning, around 12°, sunshine overhead and not a drop of rain 🙌 — perfect conditions for football. And what a match it turned out to be!

👕 The Squad 💙

Harlow 🧤
Daniel
Mousa ⚽ (1 goal, 1 assist)
Noah ⚽ (1 goal, 1 assist)
Henry
George
Toby
Zak ⚽
Shekhinah
Leo
Frankie

(Kian missing today – we look forward to having you back soon 💙)

Coaches: Joe, Paul & Scott 👏

A huge thank you to all the parents and friends and family alike who came to support — your cheers from the side-lines really lifted the boys and made a difference 🙌💙

🔥 First Half – Brilliant Team Football

We started with our starting seven:

Harlow in goal 🧤

Henry and Noah as centre backs

Toby and Leo on the wings

Shekhinah in midfield

Zak leading the attack

The match began with the Lionesses testing us early, pushing forward in attack. But just as they were pressing, our team responded immediately with our first attack… and GOAL! ⚽💥
Leo darts down the wing, delivers a perfect cross, Zak’s initial volley is blocked… but he reacts like lightning ⚡ and pokes it home! 1–0 — what a start! 🎉

The starting seven all shone: Noah and Henry were rock-solid in defence 🛡️, winning tackles and starting attacks from the back. Shekhinah swapping with George both controlled the midfield well ✨, linking play and keeping possession. Toby and Leo stretched the wings, creating space and supporting attacks really well, while Harlow kept everyone confident with some strong stops 🧤

Then came Noah’s moment of magic 🌟. From distance, he unleashed a thunderbolt that flew past the keeper — a cracker of a goal that had everyone cheering! 🚀⚽ He also provided 1 long assist to Mousa, showing his all-round brilliance.

Mousa added our third ⚡, finishing confidently and also providing 1 assist to Noah, keeping the opposition guessing and the crowd buzzing.

💥 Impact of the Substitutes

As the first half went on and into the second, our substitutes made a real difference. Daniel, Frankie, and Mousa came on at different points, bringing fresh energy, creativity, and attacking threat whenever they entered the pitch. Daniel added threat on the wings ✨, Frankie’s fresh legs kept the pressure with some lovely passing, and Mousa also continued to create chances. Their impact helped the team maintain momentum, keep possession, and support both defence and attack ⚡

By half-time, we were 3–1 up — a deserved lead thanks to the efforts of the starting seven and the clever impact of the substitutes.

⚽️ Second Half – Effort, Spirit & Lessons

The second half tested energy, focus, and resilience. The Lionesses pushed hard, and as fatigue set in, every player contributed, supporting both defence and attack.

Henry and Noah stayed solid in the middle 💪. Harlow made key saves 🧤. Toby, Leo, Zak, and Shekhinah at differing times continued to stretch the pitch and create chances 🌟. We also had Daniel, Frankie, and Mousa keeping the team fresh and dynamic switching and swapping roles when asked⚡. George also came on and added energy in midfield, winning balls and keeping the team organised when replacing Shekhinah.

Despite our efforts, the opposition scored twice to level the game at 3–3. It’s always tough when leading 3–1, but these moments teach the team how to manage a lead and stay strong until the final whistle. 💪

💙 The Big Positives

✅ First-half blitz with three excellent goals ⚽⚽⚽
✅ Noah’s long-range cracker was a highlight! 🚀
✅ Clever use of substitutes with the full squad utilised
✅ Passing, movement, and teamwork much improved
✅ Excellent energy and spirit from first whistle to last 🙌

The lesson is clear: when we’re ahead, can we control the game and see it out? That’s the next step in the team’s growth 📚

🏆 Player Awards

🌟 Parents’ Player of the Match: Noah – solid at the back, 1 goal (what a cracker!), 1 assist, tireless effort
🌟 Coaches’ Player of the Match: Harlow – brave goalkeeping and key saves at crucial moments

A draw after leading can sting, but today’s performance — especially that first-half blitz of goals, responding immediately after the Lionesses’ first attack, Noah’s thunderbolt, and the clever impact of every substitute including Daniel, Frankie, and Mousa — showed what this team is capable of. Every single player made an important contribution. Every single player should be proud 💙⚽

👏 Quick congratulations to the Lionesses too — they played well and kept us on our toes! Great game all round! 👏

We learn. We improve. We go again. 💪🔥