Southampton & District Tyro League

Massive congratulations to Hedge End Rangers FC, great to see a tyro team winning the Hampshire Cup. Very well done to all the kids involved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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🔵 Hedge End Rangers Youth are your 2026 U13 Sunday champions!

🟢 Darby Green and Potley 1-4 Hedge End Rangers Youth 🔵

Goals from Max, Ace, and two from Ethan secure the trophy for Hedge End Rangers Youth! 🙌🏆

🌟 Huge Congratulations to our very own Matt Meadus🌟

This time last week, Matt was at Wembley Stadium picking up the prestigious Positive Behaviour Award at the National Grassroots Football Awards 2025 – making him a National Award Winner! 🏆⚽

As an Autism Ambassador Matt has transformed the way the game is experienced by autistic players – creating an environment that’s inclusive, fun, and confidence-building. Parents have described the difference in their children over just 12 months as being “like night and day.” 💙👏

To top it all off, Matt got the incredible honour of stepping onto the Wembley pitch to place the community shield on the plinth ahead of kick-off, celebrated in front of a packed 90,000 crowd! 🙌

We’re so proud to have Matt on our team – his passion and dedication inspire us all. 💫

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Massive Congratulations to everyone who collected an award today….

An amazing day for everyone involved

Tyro Presentations are back!!!

Our team are getting ready to celebrate the successes of the season by our cup winners and league winners this year.

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This is a petition for a Zebra crossing outside the AFC Stoneham ground. It’s a dark road and lots of children cross constantly, many when dark.
Please can I ask that you support the safety of all the kids that play and train at the ground by taking 30 seconds to sign .
Much appreciated

Sign the Petition Install a Zebra Crossing at the Stoneham Lane Football Complex

This weekend, Tyro is supporting the FA’s Silent Support initiative. Silent Support Weekend encourages young players to find their voice on the pitch, make their own decisions and enjoy their game…with no distracting noise from coaches & spectators on the sidelines.

The rules: Applause from spectators for good play, and quiet encouragement from coaches is welcome. Everything else can have the weekend off.

What to do:
* Encourage spectators to clap only—no shouting or instructions.
* Remind coaches and parents of the guidelines.
* Lead by example by keeping sidelines quiet.

Please help all players grow their confidence and enjoy the game! More info:

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A statement from Portsmouth FC.

Good afternoon all,



I would like to bring to your attention that we have recently been contacted by parents about a man impersonating themselves as a ‘Portsmouth FC academy scout’ and former ‘Portsmouth FC academy coach’.



The man has been appearing at grassroots games wearing ‘Portsmouth FC kit’ and is displaying a ‘Portsmouth FC staff ID card’ when approaching parents and coaches. He presents himself with the name ‘Howard Denton’ and is described to be in his 60’s.



I would like to confirm that Portsmouth FC academy does not employ any person with the name ‘Howard Denton’ nor have any connections with the impersonator. We are treating this as a serious safeguarding incident, but we are providing this information as a warning to grassroots clubs as the impersonator may plan to visit your clubs soon. Under no circumstances should people be presenting themselves as Portsmouth FC employees when they are not.



Portsmouth FC academy scouts are expected to wear Portsmouth FC kit and present their PFC scout ID card when attending games. However, Portsmouth FC academy scouts are clearly instructed to never promise or guarantee trials to players. Coaches of grassroots clubs should always be approached first by Portsmouth FC scouts if there is interest in a player, and permission must be granted by the coaches/club if the scout wishes to speak to the parent.



The following scouts are the only 3 members of Portsmouth FC’s academy recruitment department responsible for trial invitations to PFC academy:



Jason Ngandu
Edrissa Sallah
Larry Clay



If your club, or a parent at your club, is promised a trial by someone who’s name is not on the list above, we strongly advise to not engage in any further conversation or share any personal details with them.



The safety of all of young children is paramount to Portsmouth FC, therefore we have reported the incident to the FA, but I also encourage you to contact me (details below) if you have any doubts about a person claiming to be a Portsmouth FC academy scout or if your club may (or already have) come across the impersonator that we have described in this email.



Kind Regards
Jason Ngandu
Mob: 07506299355

www.portsmouthfc.co.uk

📣 Grassroots Update📣

FutureFit New steps to improve grassroots youth football to be introduced from the 2026-27 season

The league have received the sad news of the passing of an ex long standing committee member Mr Terry Hatch, we send our deepest condolences to Terry’s family, and we thank Terry for his contribution to grassroots football.

Further information regarding Terrys outstanding contribution to the grassroots community can be found here:

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