The Setup

Larkfield Youth U/9's are part of the Larkfield Football Club which Incorporates Larkfield Boys, Larkfield Juniors, Larkfield Youth & Larkfield Girls.

The team was only formed this season

The youth U/9's team currently enjoys Division three status in the 'Invicta Primary League'.

CONGRATULATIONS

3rd Div Runners Up

From Dave

I started the season as 'Asst Mgr' but due to our 'Mgr' leaving I took over as of 29/11/03. I played football from youth to adult at amateur standard but this is my first taste of managment, (so bare with me).

Ever since I was A young boy I have been A fanatical supporter of my then local team, 'Crystal Palace', (why couldn't I have lived near Arsenal ?) I travel to as many games as I can. Apart from football, my passions are fishing, cycling, walking and my family.

My aim for the team are for all the boys that are involved to have as much fun as possible and obviously to get to the top of our league and with this team It's a definite possibiliy.

From Simon

I'm an ex-squadie and passionate about football. (I support LIVERPOOL). My singular aim is to help coach these boys to a high standard. I know this squad had the ability to go to the top.

From Sonja

I'm the secretary / treasurer. I get on well with the parents and supporters, even though they do try to avoid me when it comes to 'subs' collection. I'm a housewife and although I enjoy my craftworks & gardening I really look forward to cheering the boys on at the weekend.

From Kathy

I help Sonja with the paperwork and I'm also the editor of our newsletter. I too look forward to cheering on the boys.

Home fixtures
Ground :	BrookField School, Larkfield.
Kickoff :	10:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Arrival time:	10:00 a.m. (Away fixtures as advised).

Training
Ground :	Winter months : Malling school
Time :	Fri 16:55 hrs ~ 20:00 hrs
	Spring months : Hadlow College
	Fri 18:30 hrs ~ 19:30 hrs

Team Colours
Main Strip :	Yellow / Black
Second Strip :

They also serve who stand and wait

'The 'Lads'...	'Bunter' baiting
	Dave explains the one that got away..we assume he meant a fish.
	'Lord of the Rings' ?
	Pantomine horse practise

Max Clears

Josh Chase

The Team Management

	Dave Charrington (Manager) Dave inherited the team manager role halfway through the season. Even though Dave is a 'Crystal Palace' supporter he still likes to follow football when he can. Dave is also one of the strange breed called 'fisherman' ... Yes one of those types that buys fishing kit that costs more than a new car, just to catch a fish.. and then throw it back. Dave has yet to be caught wearing one of those woollen bobble hats... We fear it is only a matter of time.
	Simon Griffith (Coach) You know those guys that look really tough but are soft teddy bears when you get to know them? The ones that turn to putty when it comes to kids? Yeah? Well Simon ain't one of them.. when he says do 10 press ups...do 15..y'know..just to be safe. Simon is a Liverpool supporter.....'AY ! you looking at me?'
	Sonja Charrington (Secretary/Treasurer) Has the unenviable task of managing the finances and the ever increasing mountain of paper work.
	Kathy Sage (Asst Secretary/Treasurer) 'Illegally Blonde'! Well what can we say.. Also does the paper work ,collects money and the teams newsletter.

A Little Bit of our History

The squad was only founded this season (well that is a little bit ).

CONGRATULATIONS

Div'3 Runners Up

The 2003~2004 squad

Dave Charrington (mgr), Noah Phillips Simon Griffith (coach)

Noah (bunter) Phillips	Max Jones
Robin Dooley	Adam Dooley
Alex Faulkener	Alex Thurlow
Ryan Charrington	Josh Sage
Henry Hunter	Will Othen
Oliver Coster	George
Ben Divine (departed)	Conner Merrigan (departed)

Like all teams we have lost and gained a few players, but for the most part we have retained a reasonably settled side.

Some Action Pics

Adam Clears	Great save from Will'
'Bunter' calls for the ball	Robin & Max covering an attack; Josh in crumpled heap in background

Proud moment as Dave & Simon lead their team into the presentation arena

The official one...

The more relaxed one

Josh Shoots	The Alex's have to chase back	Ollie Clears
Ryan hammers a pitch length line pass	Alex..Goal	Max .. Goal
Will' starts an attack

Simon & Dave should be very pleased with themselves for bringing a brand new team so far....And a big thank you to Jim who started it back in Sept. Below are two pics of the guys that made it happen with their trophies...

	Simon with his deserved trophy... ...Yes ..... ...that is a real smile!!
	The league season has officially now finished, and so this is the final picture of this season.... I was thinking of what title to give this picture,.. y'know to sum up the season... but then I realised...... ...It doesn't need One.