Leigh Ramblers Girls U14 Blacks

Yesterday we were runners-up in a well organised and enjoyable tournament hosted by Academy Soccer YFC. Thank you Marc and Clare.

After being undefeated in the group stages - winning two matches and drawing two - we won 2-0 in the semi-final and went on to lose 3-0 in the final.

It was great to see our new signings settling in so well and strengthening our squad. We are excited about the new season after promotion to the ‘A’ Division!

We have an open training session this coming Monday, 1st June please get in touch with Rich or Dan to register your attendance if you’d like to come along and trial for us. We are a welcoming bunch!

We already have some new players signed up, but we’re still looking for an additional couple to strengthen our squad.

We finished third in Division B of the ECGL this season, and are excited to see what we can achieve in the next one! Please get in touch if you’re interested.

Today we drew 3-3 with Perry St at home in our final game of the season. This caps a great finish to the season with nine wins and one draw in our final 10 games, and securing third place in Division B.

Despite us dominating the first half Perry St scored first from a well taken free kick, but as always our girls battled back to go in at half time leading 2-1 with both goals coming from great wing play by Hallie, and scored by Rosie and Florence.

In the second half the girls picked up where they left off, with an excellent cross from Dee and the goal converted by Hallie.

As the girls began to tire they could not hold onto the lead, Perry St finished strong scoring two, the equaliser being the last kick of the game.

Bella was our ‘Player of the Match’ for her energetic display and excellent all round play.

In the words of one of our parents: “Well done girls! Another good season for the Rams! The girls should be really proud of what they’ve achieved this year under challenging circumstances. Thanks Dan & Rich for all your time and efforts!”

💔15-year-old Harvey who plays for Woolavington FC in Somerset is facing stage 4 brain cancer. The club have retired his number as he will now no longer be able to play again. For those who understand what stage 4 brain cancer means, you’ll know that time is precious and the family are literally taking each day as a blessing, but time is running out. Right now, our focus is making sure that every single day he has left is filled with as much love, kindness, and connection as possible.

Harvey celebrated his 15th birthday just two weeks ago, and we want to keep that feeling going — to show him that people far beyond his immediate world are thinking of him, rooting for him, and sending him strength.

We would love every team reading this to take a moment to send Harvey a birthday card. A few words from your players, a simple message, even just a signature — it all adds up to something truly meaningful. Imagine the impact of dozens, even hundreds, of cards arriving just for him.

Let’s come together as a community and give Harvey something unforgettable: the feeling that he is surrounded by support, care, and love.

Please send birthday cards to:

Team Grassroots
3 Boldon Lane
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0AR

We will collect and forward every card to Harvey.

Thank you for helping us make this happen.

Today we won our penultimate match of the season away to Buckhurst Hill Leopardesses 1-6. This was our ninth win in a row and we remain second in Division B.

After a four month absence due to injury we welcomed back Skye in goal!

Florence playing on the left today scored our first goal, after a defence splitting pass from Iona.

Rosie made it 0-2 soon after.

Blessing scored the next two goals to take us into half time 0-4 - one of which was a great volley after some brilliant wing play from Delilah.

Blessing completed her hat-trick in the second half with an impressive solo effort.

Buckhurst Hill scored to make it 1-5.

Florence scored our final goal, a side footed effort from a Rosie cross.

Blessing was the ‘Player of the Match’ for scoring three quality goals and a strong all round performance in midfield.

On Sunday we played against Buckhurst Hill Leopardesses and won 8-0. This was our 8th win in a row - we have won every match in 2026 - and we are currently second in the league.

In Dan’s words all the girls were awesome, our performance was built from a really strong defensive foundation and the passing and fluidity from the attackers was brilliant to watch.

The goalscorers in order of goals scored were: Hallie with two, Iona, Dee, Bella, and Rosie with a hat trick.

Iona was awarded “Player of the Match” for her impeccable performance in goal for a half, and for managing to score too.

Eva-Grace had a great half in goal and pulled off a stunning save at a pivotal point of the game when it was 2-0.