We play in Beds mini league a FairPlay league on Sunday mornings. We have been going 18 months and due to numbers set up a 2nd team. The boys have been a credit to themselves with their efforts and attitude. We try and play the right way and look to develop the players and give them confidence. Mistakes don’t matter and there’s no pressure. We have a mixed ability team who all work for each other. The FA respect rules are a great code of conduct for us to follow.

I previously hadn’t formally coached but I started 18 months back to set the team up for my son to have a local team with great support from Wootton Rangers. I’m looking to build on the Fa level1 qualification by doing the next level and am keen to get the boys doing some futsal if possible. I’ve always enjoyed watching and playing football and to coach under 9s is a privilege.