Under 11’s

Under 11’s coached by Coach Josh. Since I started working at Deano’s I took over this team when they was playing at under 10’s which is 7 a side, throughout the past year we have had a massive transition of players coming in and going out. We undertook a trials day where we picked up some very good players. Due to moving to 9 a side we knew we had to change formation, the formation we play is a 3-3-1-1, consisting of three at the back, one holding midfield player two wingers, an attacking midfielder and striker, obviously this can change to what team we are playing against, or availability of players.

Our style of play hasn’t changed, we like to press teams and make sure the intensity is high throughout games and training at all times, playing out from the back and moving the ball quickly. Everyone knows their roles within the game and movement on set pieces such as corners, even throws. The squad consists of 15 players so plenty of depth, this is a massive help for me, gives me plenty of options and the competition gives everyone motivation to fight for their place. Jamie Spratt is the team captain and Charlie Stenton is vice-captain.

We’ve played academies such as Lincoln City, Peterborough United, and Doncaster Rovers. These games are always intense of full of action, we also play development teams and grassroots teams such as Nottingham Forest development, Yorkshire Elite FA, Qualitas. One of my favourite games have been playing against Nottingham Forest Development which ended 1-1, the intensity was high, great game to watch and both teams played really well. The team is progressing week in week out and I look forward to see more progression in the team.