Methley United AFC

THE PRIDE OF METHLEY

Club announcement...

THE BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE HISTORY OF METHLEY UNITED AFC

The Pride of Methley is getting a new home

We are incredibly proud to announce that Methley United AFC has officially signed a long-term partnership with Castleford Rugby Union, securing the use of the Pinfold Lane playing fields from August.

This is a huge step forward for our club — and an important one for the whole community.

Our recent member survey told us clearly that more pitches and better facilities in Methley were a priority. We listened, and this partnership goes a long way towards answering that.

Pinfold Lane gives us access to:

More playing space
Floodlights
Toilets and running water
Electricity
Kitchen facilities
Storage

There is work to do to improve the site over time, but the potential is enormous.

The blue area shows the land secured from August through our partnership.

The red area represents exciting longer-term opportunities we hope to explore as our vision develops.

We know an opportunity like this comes with responsibility. We are committed to working closely with local residents, Castleford Rugby Union, the FA and the council to make sure Pinfold Lane becomes a positive addition to the village.

To every volunteer, coach, player, parent, sponsor and supporter who has helped build this club — this is your achievement too.

More pitches. Better facilities. More football in Methley.

The next chapter starts now.

Chris Paul

Club Chairman

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2 days ago

Morning all,Sadly, we have some very sad news to share. Former Methley United coach Michael Turner, affectionately known as Midge, passed away at home on 16th October 2026, aged 61, following a brave battle with illness.Many of our coaches and committee members who have been involved with the club for many years will remember Midge fondly. He coached his son Callum’s team for many years, taking them all the way through to the Under-18s.Those who didn’t know Midge through his coaching at Methley may have crossed paths with him around the village, at Elland Road, or through his work as a window cleaner in more recent years, or back in the day when he was on the milk round.Midge was a friendly, kind and considerate man, with a wonderfully dry sense of humour that was infectious. Even after his coaching days had come to an end, he continued to follow the club closely on Facebook and would often come down to watch the matches. Methley United clearly remained close to his heart.Midge will be sadly missed by all who knew him, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Angela, his son Callum, his family and all his friends at this very difficult time.The funeral will take place on Thursday 5th November, with the service at Pontefract Crematorium at 1pm.As a club, we will be celebrating Midge’s life and paying our respects with a minute’s applause before every game this weekend. ❤️⚽️❤️Rest in peace, Midge. Thank you for the memories. 🙏❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

🦅 MUAFC U11 Hawks rocking their new training tops at Fleet Lane this evening - big thanks to sponsors Hoober Homes. 👌 Good session tonight - bring on the next challenge! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Methley United 1st 6 - 3 Leeds Modernians III 🔴⚽️With all eyes on our First Team as the only squad playing this weekend, the boys delivered an absolute thriller at home to keep our perfect record alive!The game started slow, and we went 1-0 down in the first 10 minutes after conceding from a set piece. But that was the wake-up call we needed to switch gears and step up the aggression.• ⏱ 30' | GOAL! Ordish gets the equalizer! A brilliant bit of skill to dribble past the final defender before smashing an amazing finesse shot from the edge of the box. 1-1.• ⏱ 40' | GOAL! Just before the break, a perfectly delivered corner finds Keelan Woods at the near post to fire us into the lead! 2-1.The second half started slowly again, and a tough near-post cross led to an own goal, pulling them level at 2-2. But the Reds dug deep, absorbing the pressure and unleashing some lethal counter-attacks to blow the game wide open:• ⚽️ Ordish bagged his second of the afternoon!• ⚽️ Harvey hit the back of the net to put us two ahead!• ⚽️ Dalt clinical finish to secure our fifth!• ⚽️ Jobbers came off the bench for the final 20 minutes and absolutely put the game to sleep with our sixth!Leeds Modernians grabbed a late consolation, but the points stay at home.🏆 Man of the Match:Ordish takes it today for his brilliant brace and that unbelievable finesse opening goal!🎖 Honorable Mentions:A massive shoutout to Harry Connely and Marius Chiorescu for an absolute battle in the middle of the park. They controlled the engine room and dug deep when it mattered most!4 wins out of 4 games! 🔥 What a promising start to the season. Let's keep this momentum going right to the very end! 💪🔴 ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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4 days ago

METHLEY MAVERICKS 1 – 1 SCOT FC ⚽️The Mavericks continued their league campaign today and, as always, were looking forward to a lovely time. ❤️With a few holidays thrown into the mix, we were down to just ONE substitute again. Honestly, we really need to look into our holiday form policy because this is becoming a regular occurrence! 😂A certain match-reporting goalkeeper had the absolute audacity to choose a holiday in the sun over 50 minutes of football in the freezing cold with a lovely bunch of ladies. The cheek! ☀️Thankfully, Al and Hayley stepped up between the sticks and, might I say, did an absolutely amazing job each. Jem, you might want to start looking over your shoulder! 👀🧤We opted for a bit of a formation shake-up, which took us roughly 10 minutes to get our heads around. Scot FC started strongly, causing all sorts of problems through the middle, but the centre-back partnership of Helen and Laura soon got things under control and remained solid for the rest of the game. 💪The Mavericks gradually found their feet and started building some lovely attacks. Ange was causing havoc down the wing with some excellent running, eventually producing a shot that rattled the crossbar. So close, yet so cruel! 😩Scot FC continued to press and won a number of corners. Most were dealt with superbly, but one unfortunate clearance landed perfectly at the feet of their waiting midfielder, who calmly slotted the ball into the corner to put the opposition 1–0 ahead.The Mavericks dug deep and continued to play some lovely flowing football, with Pam, Ella and Hayley linking up brilliantly in midfield. Ange continued to test the goalkeeper with numerous efforts, although most seemed determined to head straight into her arms! 😂Eventually, all that hard work paid off. Ange picked her moment and HAMMERED the ball into the bottom corner to bring the Mavericks level!There was absolutely no way she was missing that one. No hitting the crossbar, no passing it politely to the goalkeeper. Straight in the back of the net! 🚀⚽️We went into half-time 1-1 with all to play for.Then came the usual Mavericks team talk, which involved briefly discussing football before turning our attention to the far more important matter of sampling the ever-growing cornucopia of sweets. 🍬Our mission remains to test every possible variety before the end of the season and crown an undisputed favourite. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it!The Mavericks emerged for the second half full of desire, energy, optimism and, most importantly, sugar. 😂We stuck to the game plan of keeping the ball on the floor and making it do the work. Frankly, this is much preferable to us all running around like idiots for 50 minutes!Jem was absolutely everywhere in midfield, spraying passes around and popping up to take corners, throw-ins and free kicks. At times, Scot FC must have wondered whether we’d secretly signed her twin sister! 👯‍♀️With the game finely poised, both teams pushed for a winner. Lisa, Leanne and Al were all called upon to put their bodies on the line in the full-back positions, defending resolutely as Scot FC continued to threaten.Despite the best efforts of both sides, the game finished 1–1, with a point apiece a fair reflection of a competitive and thoroughly enjoyable match.There was even talk of arranging a friendly rematch, which should make for another cracking game. We love a bit of football, clearly not quite enough to give up our sweet-testing duties though! 😂🏆 COACHES’ PLAYER – JOINT WINNERS! 🏆This week’s decision was far too difficult, so we’ve done the sensible thing and given it to BOTH Al and Helen!🧤 Al – Stepped up in goal and pulled off some amazing saves before continuing to impress in defence. Nothing was getting past her without a fight. An absolute all-rounder!🧱 Helen – Outstanding at centre-back, reading the game brilliantly, cutting out danger and helping keep the opposition at bay. A rock at the back from start to finish!👏 Huge congratulations to both!A massive well done to all the ladies today. We showed resilience, adapted to a new formation, kept playing our football and fought our way back into the game.We’ve now got a short break until our next fixture, which gives us plenty of time to recover, enjoy a few more sweets and, most importantly, review the holiday policy!A point on the board, another lovely time had by all, and already counting down until the next game! ❤️⚽️🍬 ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Our U8 sharks enjoying there 2nd match today. Plenty of goals and fantastic team work today. Some wonderful passing on display and a really good strong team effort. Well done to the team. Brilliant progress in such a short period. 💙⚽️ 🦈 ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Match ReportToday our Vipers hosted Rothwell Jnrs Black in our last cup group game. Some great defending on display today in what was a tight game for the full 50 minutes.A great goal from Tomas assisted by Henry got us in front and we saw out the first half leading 1-0.The game was very much back and forth, with most of the play in the middle third of the pitch.More solid defending in the second half, however Rothwell managed to get themselves level then took the lead, and eventually saw out the game 2-1 winners.Oscar led the side as captain. Players of the Match.Coaches was Arthur, solid at the back and carried on his great form from last 2 games.Opposition went to Tomas who doesn’t stop working and fighting for the ball.Our first Parents trophy went to Arthur, again for his solid work in defence.Well played, Vipers — great effort from everyone, and plenty to build on. On to the next one!SV Installations Beauty and Nails bylaura Arlo’s Army Barrett Steel Ltd ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

⚽️ Methley U8 Strikers – Match Report ⚽️The Strikers were up bright and early for a morning kick-off today! Luckily, the boys seemed far less phased by the early start than the parents… ☕️The boys started brightly and got stuck in from the very first kick. Today’s theme was TEAMWORK, with every player backing up tackles, helping each other out and making sure there was always someone there to do the dirty work. They effectively built a brick wall in front of our goal, and the opposition certainly had their work cut out! 🧱💪🏆 Player Awards 🏆⭐️ Coaches’ Player – SebSeb was absolutely outstanding today, breaking up numerous opposition attacks before turning defence into attack with some superb forward passes. He worked tirelessly for the team and showed exactly how important it is to win the ball back and make things happen at the other end. A brilliant all-round performance! 👏⭐️ Parents’ Player – AlbieAlbie clearly hadn’t received the memo about saving his energy for the school holidays! He left absolutely no blade of grass untouched and looked dangerous in attack throughout the game. His work rate was fantastic, and he never stopped looking to make something happen. A well-deserved award! 🔥⭐️ Teammate of the Day – KyeWhat a performance from Kye! 🧤 He was fantastic in goal, pulling off some great saves and playing some cracking passes forward to get us moving up the pitch. But he wasn’t content with just keeping them out… he then took that same determination out onto the pitch and grabbed himself a brilliantly taken goal! A goalkeeper, a shot-stopper AND a goalscorer — is there anything this boy can’t do?! 👏 Nathaniel played like a man possessed today! He encouraged his teammates throughout the game and threw himself into some fantastic physical battles. His determination and willingness to fight for every ball were brilliant to see.👏 Finley was fantastic with his trademark runs forward from defence, causing problems and driving the team up the pitch. He was desperately unlucky to hit the post, denying him his second goal of the season! The hunger is clearly there, though, and we’ve got a feeling there are plenty more goals to come before the season is out. Watch this space! 👏 Thomas just keeps getting better every single week. He put in a real shift today, playing practically every position on the pitch! His link-up play and passing were on point as always, and his willingness to adapt and do whatever the team needs is fantastic.👏 Ellis promised us 100% effort before kick-off, and that’s exactly what he delivered. He didn’t back out of challenges, worked hard for his teammates and was always looking to move the ball forward and create opportunities. Promise made, promise kept! 💪🥅 And then came the penalty shootout…Honestly, I think we might have witnessed the next generation of England penalty takers! The boys took part in a friendly shootout, and I’ve genuinely never seen so many fantastic penalties in one go. Top corners, bottom corners, absolute precision… these boys were picking their spots like seasoned professionals!I hope the England coaching staff were watching and taking notes, because we might just have a few future superstars on our hands! ⚽️❤️🖤 All in all, another fantastic performance from the Strikers.The teamwork, determination and effort on display were brilliant, and every single boy played with a smile on his face and the heart of a lion.They work for each other, they encourage each other, they give everything they’ve got, and most importantly, they’re enjoying every minute of it.We couldn’t be prouder of this group and the progress they’re making every week. 👏Same team, same madness, different weekend… 😎⚽️❤️🖤 ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

The u11s Whites travelled to Tingley in the final game in the league format of the cup this morning and put in another fantastic performance to secure a 4-2 victory. It was a close game at times with Tingley attacking well but our defence stood firm and we took our chances very well with some quick runs forward and excellent finishing. Riley was immense in goal pulling off a couple of fantastic saves with his feet and a brilliant diving save to push the ball round the post and keep us in the game at critical times. Alex was brave shaking off a tummy ache and giving 100% as always putting in some great tackles. Ethan was his usual busy self in defence hassling the opposition and not giving them a second on the ball. James had a great game with some good challenges but also some composed passing out of defence. Zach used his strength in defence to break up the opposition attacks and play some clever balls forward to turn defence into attack. Jesse put in the perfect captain's performance bossing the midfield and controlling the game at times. Joe was unlucky not to score with some lovely touches in the box upfront and linked up very well with the other attacking players. Carter worked hard all over the pitch with some great runs forward, battling for the ball and nice passing. Aaron's work rate was amazing as always up and down the wing and he played some fantastic balls in to the box and got himself a well taken goal. Thomas had a fantastic game with excellent footwork, driving runs and a brilliant hatrick and an assist for Aaron's goal. Joshua battled well in defence and did a good job up front 2nd half. Captain went to Carter for his battling performance. Player of the match to Riley for his brilliant saves and teammate to Thomas. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Game week 4 for our u12 White lions 🦁 we’ve had a fantastic start to the season so let’s hope our form continues!! All the boys have been brilliant 🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

🟠⚫️ Holme Rovers Black U14’s 1–9 Methley United U14 Whites 🔵⚫️A long away trip for Methley this morning, but the lads certainly made it worthwhile with a fantastic second-half performance to run out 9-1 winners! 👏☀️ A lovely sunny morning greeted both teams, and the game started in an evenly contested fashion, with end-to-end football and little to separate the sides. It was shaping up to be a close one!Holme broke the deadlock on 7 minutes with a powerful header from a dangerous corner. However, Methley responded almost immediately, with Dylan finishing after a fantastic cross from the right by Charlie to level things up.Holme enjoyed a spell of pressure midway through the first half, but Methley still carried a threat. Teddy struck the post, while Blake forced a good save from the Holme keeper.Lucas put Methley ahead on 29 minutes to make it 2-1, before a dangerous Holme break on 33 minutes saw them beat the keeper, only for Noah F to produce a brilliant goal-line clearance! A huge moment that ensured Methley went into the break with their noses in front.🔵⚫️ Second half was a different story!Methley came out with real energy and intent, and it didn’t take long for the pressure to tell. A corner from Corey was tapped home by Dylan on 40 minutes to make it 3-1.Straight from the restart, Methley won possession and, after a goal-line scramble, Dylan was on hand again to complete his hat-trick on 42 minutes! ⚽️⚽️⚽️With Methley now firmly in control, another Corey corner provided the assist for Noah H on 47 minutes, before Dylan produced a lovely backheel finish just two minutes later to make it 6-1.Seth added the seventh on 52 minutes, and Dylan grabbed his FIFTH of the morning on 56 minutes before being given a well-earned rest after a superb performance! 🔥There was still time for Noah H to complete the scoring on 61 minutes, rounding off an excellent team display and sealing a convincing 9-1 away victory!🏆 Players of the Match⭐ Coaches’ Player: Dylan – Five goals and an outstanding attacking performance. What a morning!⭐ Opposition Coaches’ Player: Blake – An energetic and committed display in the middle of the park. Well deserved!A fairly even contest in the first half turned into a dominant second-half showing from Methley. Credit to the lads for their response after going behind, their work rate, and the quality of football they produced after the break.👏 Well done to both teams, and a big thank you to Holme Rovers for hosting us. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

🦅 Our U11s Hawks showed courage and quality in equal measure this morning!😃 It was a nail-biting 2nd round Plate game against a tough Rothwell Town side and all the girls put on a great performance. Massive team effort and so much to reflect on…🙌 A proud Coach Gav with his post-match thoughts: Iyla Rothwell defenders will be glad to see the back of her she was amazing and worked so hard, also took some really tough tacklesFreya 🥇OPOTMSome top saves to keep the team in it today and played some great football getting her head up really well, also among the scorersMaisie As always played with belief and improving each week constantly driving at the defence and working hard for her team well done. Very calm, late goal capped a fine effort MariaSolid game today worked so hard and showed confidence in her own abilities Brooke 🥇OPOTMsome fantastic saves in the first half and good distribution also great footwork and passing in the second halfVioletThe best I've seen her play, battled really hard getting more and more confident each week LylaSkipper’s performance today. Solid at the back and showed awesome strength, she read the game so well Georgia Dazzling feet today another one who seems to be getting better and more confident each week well done Daisy 🌟🌟 PPOTMFrom the start today had the opposition running scared with her pace and determination, her work rate as always let her shine - well done Nora Had a bit of everything today; great touches, bits of skill and quite a few top passes that led to chances. Great game well doneNell 🌟 🥇CPOTMAbsolutely ran the show I'm sure she's still running now. Some top strikes today if they had 2 keepers in they would still have gone in. The hat-trick hero! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

⚡❤️THUNDER MATCH REPORT ❤️⚡What a game, girls! Another fantastic effort in the sunshine at Church Lane. These girls are giving everything out there, and we couldn’t be prouder!⚽ Lucy – What AMAZING determination to get that goal! You never gave up and got your reward. Brilliant work! 👏🧤 Margo – Magic hands strikes again! 🪄 Some brilliant saves today, and even when you’re off out net, you’re still full of energy and enthusiasm! Never a dull moment with you! 😂❤️⚡ Dixie – Not an easy job taking your turn in net, so well done for stepping up! 🙌 You also had some cracking shots today. Keep up the brilliant work 💪⚽🔥 Mia – Battling hard and working your socks off again! Some great interceptions and attacking play. Keep working hard Mia! ❤️🚀 Megan – Our pocket rocket! Amazing defending today, throwing yourself into every challenge and working tirelessly for the team. Brilliant effort, Megan! 👏❤️🐝 Savannah – Our busy wee bee! Always on the go and putting in a shift wherever you’re needed. Brilliant effort playing in different positions today. What a team player! 👏⚡🏆 COACHES’ PLAYER - Polly 🏆A rock at the back today! 💪 You did a fantastic job organising your teammates, staying solid in defence and putting in an amazing shift. Leading by example and giving everything for your team. Absolutely brilliant! ❤️👏🏆 PARENTS’ PLAYER - Emilia 🏆Another defensive powerhouse! 💪 Some fantastic interceptions and a strong performance at the back. You worked tirelessly to keep the opposition out and played a massive part in today’s game. Well deserved! 👏❤️⚡ THUNDER, YOU SHOULD BE PROUD! ⚡Another game where we were in it until the end; the effort, determination and teamwork were there for everyone to see.#upthethunder ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

The u11 Panthers continue to impress and their team ethic and attitude stood the test against very good opposition today. It was a nostalgic sleepy start from our Panthers which put them on the back foot very early. Heads dropped for a short period but hats off to them for rallying and finding their A-game again. Shout outs to Matilda whose energy and passionate defending in the quiet spell really lifted our game and to some very classy passing from Grace and Annie.Another two goals from Alice today 🤩 and some great clearances from Penny 💪 Great stuff girls. Goooooo Panthers ❤️🖤❤️Coaches’ Player - GraceParents’ AND Opposition Player - Annie ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

💚💙 METHLEY U8 STRIKERS 💙💚Look at the boys looking absolutely fantastic in their new training tops! 🔥⚽️The Strikers aren’t just smashing it on matchdays, they’re putting in the hard work at training too! 💪 Every week, the boys continue to improve, give 100% effort and, most importantly, do it all with a smile on their faces! 😁👏The effort, attitude and enthusiasm these boys bring every single week makes us so proud! 💚💙Keep working hard, keep improving and, most importantly, keep smiling, Strikers! 🌟⚽️A massive thank you to everyone who helps support our team! 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

⚽🔴 LOCAL BUSINESSES – WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! 🔴⚽Methley United AFC – New U8 Team Sponsorship Opportunity! 🦁We’re looking for local businesses who would like to get involved and support our brand-new Under 8s football team as they begin their football journey! ❤️🖤At Methley United AFC, we’re proud to be a fantastic community club that provides great opportunities for young, aspiring footballers to develop their skills, build confidence, make friends and, most importantly, enjoy the beautiful game! ⚽We’re inviting local businesses to become a part of the team by sponsoring our new U8s. In return, your business will receive:👕 Your company logo on the front of the team’s shirts!📱 Advertising and promotion across Methley United’s social media channels.🌐 Exposure on the club’s website and other club platforms.🤝 The opportunity to support grassroots football and invest in the next generation of local talent.Sponsoring our team is a fantastic way to promote your business locally while making a real difference to young players and our community.If you’re a local business owner, or know someone who might be interested in getting involved, we’d love to hear from you!📩 Interested in sponsoring our U8s? Please get in touch via direct message to find out more.Let’s give these young players the best possible start and get them proudly wearing the Methley United badge! 🦈 ❤️🖤UP THE SHARKS🔴⚽#MethleyUnitedAFC #GrassrootsFootball #U8Football #LocalBusiness #TeamSponsorship #CommunityFootball #UpTheLions ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

🔴⚫ YOUR NEXT FOOTBALL CHAPTER STARTS HERE! ⚽🦁With one of our girls heading off to become a netball superstar 🌟🏐, an outfield place has opened up in our Methley United Lionesses U12 squad THIS SEASON!We’re a welcoming, competitive team playing in West Riding Girls Football League Division One, with a brilliant group of girls who work hard, support each other and love their football. ❤️We’d love to hear from an enthusiastic player ready for her next challenge, whether she’s playing mixed football, playing JPL wanting to move to grassroots or looking to step up and develop her game. ⚽💪Come along to training, meet the girls and see what we’re all about!📲 Call or WhatsApp Gav: 07739576961Please share and help us find our next Lioness! 🦁🔴⚫ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

🦈🔵 METHLEY SHARKS U8s – PLAYERS WANTED! ⚽️🌟 GOT A BOY OR GIRL WHO LOVES FOOTBALL? 🌟Methley Sharks U8s are looking for 2 more players to complete our squad, and we’d love to welcome some new faces to the team! 💙🖤⚽ A little bit about us:🦈 We train at St Wilf’s Catholic School during the winter months.🌱 When the nights get lighter, we move to Methley Cricket Field.🏆 We play matches on a Saturday.🤝 As a newly formed team, we’ll be joining the league around Christmas time, so there’s still plenty of time for the players to gel, build friendships and get to know each other before the competitive games begin!💙 Boys and girls are BOTH welcome! 💗We’re looking for children who want to have fun, learn new skills, build confidence and be part of a team. It’s all about enjoying football, making friends and growing together! 🦈⚽️🔥 ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT! 🔥Why not come along for a trial session and see what you think? No pressure, just come down, meet the team and give it a go! 🙌📩 Interested? Drop us a message for more details!Let’s grow together and make something special! 💙🖤UP THE SHARKS! 🦈⚽️ ... See MoreSee Less

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