Denton Town 0 Uppermill 3 (u12's)

Girls, Girls, Girls, what happened? Today, you SHOULD of Won, you COULD of Won, but you DIDN'T. First half, not bad, fairly even, 0-0 just about right.

Second half, and you lost your shape, didn't communicate, with again players tackling or getting in the way of each other, not holding positions, defenders drifting too far forward, and several times it was 3 of their forwards against one defender. You really must start listening to our instructions, and playing as a team, because, as I have said before, there are NO teams in this league you need to be frightened of.

There are some promising points from the game, notably, Hannah was fantastic and very brave in goals, Georgia played some decent balls, and some cheeky flicks and nifty turns, and Lauren got player of the match on her debut. Recently, individually, there have been some very good performances, whats letting you down, is your team work. Play as individuals, and you'll get beat week in week out, play as a team, and you still have a great chance of finishing in a good position this season.

Whats frustrating for me and Amy is, when we ask one of you to play in a certain position (even though you may not like it), you then decide to forget what we've asked of you, and you end up playing where you want to, and not where the team needs you to play, confusing everyone on the pitch. If we give you a position, stick to it to the best of your ability.

Don't know if we've got a game next week, but I'll let Amy know. On Thursday, I'm at the pantomime with the under 8's girls, so please give your subs to her. Enjoy you chocs, but don't eat too many.

Just for the record, their best player was no. 5 and the ref deserved 7/10.

NIGEL.

p.s. Teah got me to do something no else ever has, and that was to sing out loud in the car. She had me singing 'Lollipop' by Mika - so embarrassing.
So Teah, my turn for a bit of revenge.
If you haven't already seen it, click on

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gLvEDZyMNnM

and take a look at Teah singing her head off - well funny. X factor or what?