We have been asked to nominate teams within our league for the Fairplay awards. I need to get these nominations back asap, and I'd like your feedback as to any teams we ought to consider nominating. We have to propose 1st, 2nd and 3rd so any feedback would be appreciated, and I'll bear it in mind.
If I don't hear anything, I'll send some suggestions of my own!
How can we win if we only have the same teams playing all the time. My lad plays everyweek and is so fed up of loosing its scary. At least it gets him out i suppose..
I hate to say it but my boy feels the same. when i took out to see my mum he told her that he does like going anymore because we keep loosing. He will keep playing and training because he likes his mates but we have to try and cheer him up everytime we get back in the car. Dont know if we can be keep him going much longer.
Thanks for those of you who have responded to this thread. I've nominated teams for this award, and my nominations are in-line with the teams mentioned on this thread.
As for those of you who have concerns about the way the team is being managed, I am extreemly disappointed that you feel the need to hide behind anonimous threads. I think the ungrateful amongst you need to remember that the team was in danger of folding at the end of last season. I'm hazarding a guess, buit I bet that these are the same people who turn up week after week once the goals have been put up and the pitch has been marked out.
Let's not be negative - look at the result this weekend, a significant improvement on what we've achieved earlier this season and due to the lads playing better than they ever have. This isn't jsut co-incidence, but is due to the huge amount of effort that Alan and Mark have put in with the lads.
Sorry for the rant, but it is completely out of order to criticize and harp at the team management from the sidelines - especially withiout having the guts to put a name to your criticisms!
Seems to me there should be some basic principles observed here.
If a parent has some concerns they should voice them directly to the manager.
If a parent has a view that they feel merits a wider audience then by all means put it on the forum but they should put their name to it, should phrase it positively and if it concerns the managers decisions then they should have already discussed it with the manager first.
Anonymous complaining is not fair on the manager, not fair on the other parents and seems somewhat cowardly.
I feel I must comment on what I have read this morning with regard to criticising the manager.
Corey joined the team back in August with his best friend and not being the best player in the world or even a chance of moving forward with the club as it goes into the under 11's but we thought we would give it ago as all Children of this age are encouraged to play.
The first week Corey played for 3 mins and his friend was left out of the team altogether. I took this as Alan was getting Corey used to being with the team.
Over the next weeks Corey got to play about 20 mins of football usually starting on the bench coming on for 3 or 4 min then taking him of again. Obviously as we are all parents a felt a little aggrieved by this and felt that the only thing this was achieving was effecting my sons self esteem and as feel this is the greatest gift you can give a child it meant a lot to me.
Corey then tried having a go in goal. This was to do anything to get a game of football but this did not work out either.
The scenario led to Corey not being picked for the last few games and logging on a Thu to see the team list without his name.
The final issue was on training nights which he has never missed led to him being left on the side whilst the other 14 boys played 7 a side. I have spoken with Alan regarding this and we have had words.
Corey no longer wants to play football which is a shame. He may not be the best player in the world but he loves football. To me that am all that matters at this age when we were kids we all played on the local park and ability did not matter. The boys are 9 and 10 years old and to keep loving football like we all do is what matters.
Corey no longer wants to play football at Davenham but I hope it does not affect his love of the Game.
Luckily the Cricket season has arrived and we are looking forward to that.
Finally I find that if you have a problem talk with Alan. You may not agree with what he says but you have to respect his position at the club.
Dear all, I agree with comments here by Chris H / Chris D / Simon L / Paul H.
My Shaylen has been with the team since a Dribbler along with a lot of the children in the team and I would be the first to say he is not the best of the lot. I too have been frustrated with going a long to an away game and Shaylen only getting 15 minutes (when he played out) if he was lucky, but I had to respect the manager(s) decision. I think that is just what these anonymous people should do as well OR move on.
As mentioned by others if you have problems with the way it is run then speak to Alan, Mark or Chris H and they are more than willing to listen.
Remember this "anonymous people" or person (whoever you are) Alan, Mark & Chris are NOT getting paid for this and are doing this in their own time. If you can do a better job then take on the mantle.
Also while we are on the subject on setting up the pitch and helping;
It is NOT just setting up; it is also about putting away as well. For the record, it takes longer to setup a set of goals than to put away, especially in the cold. Do we all remember that meeting in the DJFC cricket club, last year, when we as parents said they we would ALL help for the sake of the children and team. What happen to some of us? If we as parents cannot act as a team what chance do our children have?
It is always the same people who come early. Some turn up at 10.05am and some have NEVER helped or have only helped once. This does NOT require a ROTA or ROSTA just some common sense.
For the record this is getting up my goat and some of the other parents but they wish NOT to speak out, so I am taking this opportunity to do so.
I would like to end on something I said earlier;
Remember this "anonymous people" or person (whoever you are) Alan, Mark & Chris are NOT getting paid for this and are doing this in their own time. . If you can do a better job then take on the mantle.
unfortunately i have only been able to get to a couple of games this season, however for what its worth, James is really enjoying both the matches and training.
At the start of the season there was a chance there wouldn't be a team, and we should all be thankful to Alan, Mark and Chris for the hard work they are putting in keeping the team together.
Well what can i say. I have just read each and everyones comments and i am very suprised at what i,ve read. Thank you to those who have supported Alan and Mark in what they have done for the Davenham footballers. For the ones who have painfully displayed there petty comments on the site have to question them selves!!! Do you think you could do better and give up every weekend, every Monday evening, every Tuesday afternoon shall i go on to support, arrange and to make sure your children sorry shall i say it louder YOUR CHILDREN!! in giving them a great experience in football at such a young age teaching them different skills not only in football but in team building, communication skills and confidence building. Alan and Mark have a great attitude to the children win or loose, no matter great prase and possitivness all the time. Just take a breather and have a good think about who does what and for whom!! and it's for YOUR CHILDREN.
Alan and Mark are preparing the team for 11 aside so for those who want to move on to another team feel free to do this and for those who want to stay and play for Davenham, Kindly let Chris know.
NIkki Jackson Alan's wife whom is not afraid to speak out and put my name.
My sentiments exactly ! - Alan, Mark and Chris do a fantastic job with the boys and I know I have told you, Nikki, in the past but would just like to take the opportunity to say again a big thank you to those who have taken on this task. I have spoken to several parents today and I know that they are all in support of the team and those that take the time to run it. As you say if you don't like it go elsewhere!
Don't let one parent (or maybe a couple) ruin it for the rest of us - I know that those parents who were involved in the events of last summer where the team nearly folded certainly wont be any of the anonymous writers on this website as we were all too passionate about keeping this team going and 100% committed behind Alan and Mark. If you remember we all agreed to support them. I think Chris Bailey would be horrified if he knew that this was going on after the Davenham Club took so much effort and time to keep us all together.
I have learnt through experience over the years to deal with damaging comments such as these displayed anonymously.The writer clearly has no knowledge of what time and effort is put in by Alan and his team.Take the positive from this,that the majority of parents have rallied and come out to support the management.Continue to take the age group forward in a positive way as you are doing for the children,knowing you have the full support of the Club committee.
Remember one thing,if we as parents and mentors cannot work as a team,how can we expect the children to!!
Dear All, Having just read all the recent posts, I was shocked and suprised and I felt it necessary to write a quick note. I 100% support the efforts of all those who give up their own personal time such that my son can enjoy his football. I am very grateful to all those concerned and have experience of 3 sons who are currently or have played for Davenham. The whole club is based on peolpe giving up their own time and I wish I could split myself 3 ways !!! Yes we all want our children to play all the time but lets be realisitc, they can`t all play all the time and thats life, and life is tough, even at 11, but it is a good lesson for them.
Once again, a vote of support and thanks to all, it is really appreciated
I have just received a text asking if I had seen the Forum. I hadn't and have just logged on now. I am absolutely appalled at the anonymous comments which were not even relavent to the initial posting.
Alan and Mark are doing a fantastic job with OUR BOYS as Niki quite rightly states. Finlay has quite frankly never been happier playing football and is much more gracious in defeat and winning! Alan and Mark are wonderful coaches and mentors for the boys and I am really saddened by the comments which again someone quite rightly said should never have been posted on the forum.
I feel I too must comment on what I have read on the forum. I grew up in London where there were no opportunities for boys of ALL abilities to play football in a team - the boys good at football were picked to play in both school and local teams and those with lesser skill were excluded. On moving 'up north' I was delighted shaneil would have the opportunity to join a team and have the chance to play in a team and learn to be part of a team. I have been delighted and grateful to John and Andy in the past, and now to Alan, Mark and Chris H for their effort and commitment. I know from coaching cricket that it is tremendously difficult to coach a team and keep players and mostly parents happy. I know Alan is extremely busy with his business and has to travel frequently and find it amazing that he can find the time to coach the boys!! The team was in danger of collapse before Alan agreed to become coach, and the season has been difficult but the result on saturday showed the boys may have turned the corner? I find the comments of the anonymous person ill-timed, ungrateful and totally out of sync with how most of the other parents are feeling; this person does not seem to understand that Alan is indeed preparing the team for the under 11s when the boys will will be playing on full size pitches and the physical demands will increase hugely, and I feel that he is preapring the team appropriately. This includes not picking my son who does not relish the physical side of the game, and I cannot argue against his exclusion in the team when playing some teams. I hope the anonymous person will speak out on the forum or to me or other parents in person to clear the air.
May I reiterate my total support for Alan. Mark and Chris H.
I have been working away all week so have not been on the forum, i am very upset and disapointed to read the above emails from anonymous. firstly a would like to point out ALAN, CHRIS AND MARK do a wonerfull job with ALL THE BOYS. Alan is a very fair and good manager and i think mark is a exeptional young man who has no children of his own to consider and gives his time to help our children.who look up to him.
I have looked on the forum this morning and I must say I was surprised at the ongoing debate with training and matches. Myself and Mark both appreciate and respect Alan and Mark and we feel very grateful for the time and effort they put into all the boys.
Josh has played for Davenham since dribbler stage and LOVES the team and is very apprecitive of his position. Josh is not going to be the next Wayne Rooney however the team spirit and teamwork teaches important life skills and Mark and I realise this is important and therefore would thank all involved in allowing the Davenham team to continue.
I agree we are all adults and if we have a problem with one another we should voice that on a face to face approach rather than behind peoples backs. Honestly is best!
We would show support for Alan and Mark and understand that the managers decision is final and we respoect and suport that 100%.
Well what can i say. I have just read each and everyones comments and i am very suprised at what i,ve read. Thank you to those who have supported Alan and Mark in what they have done for the Davenham footballers. For the ones who have painfully displayed there petty comments on the site have to question them selves!!! Do you think you could do better and give up every weekend, every Monday evening, every Tuesday afternoon shall i go on to support, arrange and to make sure your children sorry shall i say it louder YOUR CHILDREN!! in giving them a great experience in football at such a young age teaching them different skills not only in football but in team building, communication skills and confidence building. Alan and Mark have a great attitude to the children win or loose, no matter great prase and possitivness all the time. Just take a breather and have a good think about who does what and for whom!! and it's for YOUR CHILDREN.
