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10/03/2008 - League Newsletter

Just saw this in Tony Pringle's weekly newsletter:

On a happier note

It is pleasing to see that despite all their problems and most unfortunate results, some teams do not just quit and go running home, crying to Mummy. I refer of course to Newmarket Albion and Drayton Lions. In an admirable display of fortitude, both clubs, having lost their 1^st team players have managed to survive with their reserve players carrying on in a division probably a bit too high for them. I am assured they both intend to keep going and hopefully they will reach the right level in the League. That to me is what Sunday football should be about, getting out for a game of football regularly and making the most of what transpires. I would not be surprised if these players actually assist in running their club and are not relying on one poor demented soul who thought he could be just the Secretary as in so many clubs.

Well done everyone for their hard work and efforts this season, hopefully we'll start getting the results we deserve next season!

Cheers

Ian

21/02/2008 - REMAINING FIXTURES

The remaining fixtures are displayed on the home page, but are listed below

9th March - Coton - Away

30th March - White Bear 07 - Away

6th April - Barnwell Rangers - Away

Obviously these maybe subject to change

28/08/2007 - HOME GAMES - MATCHDAY ROUTINE

Below is the New matchday routine for HOME Matches. This takes into account players suggestions for a more thorough preparation and warm-up. Sundays start when most of you are tucked up in bed!

0600hrs - 0800hrs approx - Gordon Day (Groundsman), marks the pitch and hangs the nets.

0830hrs - 0900hrs latest - Management Team (Simon P - Carl O - Ian W - Simon O'Neill) to arrive - Strip to be hung, Visitors & Referees Changing Rooms prepared, Match Balls correct PSI, Water Bottles filled, First Aid Kit, Final Team-Selection, Team & Tactics board updated. Any more final dramas.......Panic!

0930hrs - Players To Arrive (A phone call IS expected if you are going to be slightly late - Lateness fines WILL be in force this season)

i. Change

ii. Subscriptions (Starting XI)

iii. Team Talk (collective & individual)

1000hrs - Out for warm up (Carl O & Simon O'Neill to take). Nets to be pegged and Corner flags placed. First Aid Kit & Water Bottles also taken.

1025hrs - Final Word

1030hrs - Kick-Off

1215hrs - Final Whistle

Corner Flags collected - Nets taken Down - Any stray footballs collected.

ALL Players are expected to help out in sweeping the changing rooms and leaving the place presentable, NOT leaving it to the same faces.

Any Issues/further suggestions with the above routine, please address with Simon P.

27/08/2007 - MATCH REPORT Vs FULBOURN SPORTS

FULBOURN SPORTS 6 v 1 DRAYTON LIONS

Below is the match report for the Fulbourn game, kindly written and supplied by Assistant Manager Carl Oates.

On a blistering hot August Day, some of the football at times wasn't so hot from Drayton Lions. That said, there were some very encouraging passages of play and when we did get the ball on the deck and look up - we looked like a side that could do damage. Failure to capitalise on 15 minutes of sustained possession at 1-1 and then to concede a silly goal to go 2-1 down was quite a key psychological turning point in the game.

Fulborn looked a lot more organised, with fitness levels that collectively exceeded that of our Lions XI, this I suspect was largely due to the fact that Fulborn were playing their 8th pre-season friendly in comparison to our 2nd.

From an individual perspective, Paul Woottton worked hard for 90 minutes and was vocal at all times which was noted and appreciated; Tom Maskell showed glimpses of his growing ability as young player and looked far more polished for releasing the ball 3 seconds earlier as requested. Tom also got our only goal and took the chance well. Patrick Moss showed excellent fitness levels and over time will prove to be an asset for us. Phil Orvis ran tirelessly as our lone front man and as usual was a valued voice. Young Ashley at Centre Half also grew in confidence as the game progressed and will be a welcome member of the squad this season. Gary Jobson was the runaway winner of the man of the match award at Left Back, with some excellent goal saving interventions and a tremendous work ethic throughout.

The fact that we had 11 men, which ran down effectively to 10 with the unfortunate injury to Brian Simpson is a key factor in the result of the game. I would encourage everybody involved on Sunday to pay more attention to the positives we can take from the game rather than the scoreline. With many players to come back from Holiday and work commitments, I'm sure with hard work and further familiarity as a team (both on and off the pitch) we can give a good account of ourselves in the coming season.

See you at Training on Thursday and please outline your availability to Simon Pridmore at the earliest opportunity for this Sunday's league opener, which sees us take on Babraham at Home. [sic]

Asst Mgr - Carl Oates

27/08/2007 - SQUAD v BABRAHAM

LIONS vs BABRAHAM

SQUAD

Hmmmm - Everyone, less Brian Simpson who is out with an achilles injury

17/08/2007 - Swavesey game cancelled

Please note that the game v Swavesey on Sunday has been cancelled due to Swavesey being unable to field a team.

08/08/2007 - Pre-Season etc etc etc

As most of you are probably aware, I am away & unavailable throughout August, including the last friendly on 26th Aug at Fulbourn Sports.

Ian & Simon O'Neill assisted by Brian will be taking care of team affairs throughout this period with new Assistant Manager Carl Oates returning at the end of August from his honeymoon.

All availabilities for those matches are to go to the above mentioned people please.

Finally, good luck for the pre-season games, use them as good preparation and work hard for Ian, Si & Bri.

Best Wishes

Pridders

08/08/2007 - BABRAHAM - FIRST VISITORS TO THE DEN IN DIVISION 1B

The Fixtures for 2007/08 have been released. As always, the fixtures scheduled towards the back end of the season are subject to change. If however, everything stays to plan and we don't get to a Cup Final, the season should finish on 2nd March 2008 for us.

The LIONS have been handed seven straight home matches at the start of the season, and they are:

Sep 2nd - Babraham - League - Ref: Mark Wilson

Sep 9th - White Bear 07 - League

Sep 16th - Stapleford - League

Sep 23rd - Coton - League

Sep 30th - Fowlmere metals - League

Oct 7th - Barnwell Rangers - Cambs F.A Sunday Challenge Cup

Oct 14th - University Chemical Labs - M&E Freeman Cup

We then go away for the first time on Sun Oct 21st to play Linton Aztecs

The full fixture list is available in the sub navigation on the left of the home page. Details of the away grounds will be added when I recieve the League Handbook.

Pridders

20/07/2007 - STUFF!!!

Training on Thursday evenings will start at 7pm.

Simon O'Neill will be taking a more active role in taking training.

Training On Sunday 5th August will start at 11pm. As well as the normal stuff, it will be more of a tactical session, working on set pieces etc ahead of the first friendly on the Tuesday evening.

Also on Sunday 5th, it will be photo call time. Individual and Team Photo's will be taken, so make sure you gel your hair, if of course you have any hair, for some of us, hair product is not an issue of course.

16/07/2007 - OVER CRUSADERS Mmmm Tasty

We have an early opportunity to face a handful of former players on Sunday 12th August, in the shape of Over Crusaders.

Along with former captain Stu, we might expect to see Boothroyd, Gherkin & maybe the lesser spotted Passey, who have all rumoured to have signed for the Division 2 outfit.

No incentive needed then.

Ian will be in charge of the Team for both friendly games (hopefully assisted by Bri & Si 'O', if available) on the 12th & 19th.

I have a bit of a dilemma for the match on the 19th as there seems to be a lot of teams wanting to play us. Do we play a really good team, or do we play someone from a Lower Division? The choice is literally there. Any Ideas, let me know soonest.

Former Lion, Now Crusader

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