July 2008
Shefford Tournament - No silverware but a great performance
WPFC
teams left the Shefford Tournament without any winners cups this year
but once again the club put in a great performance. Both the Under-11s
and the Under-13s were narrowly beaten having fought their way to the
finals. The Under-9s only failed to get to the semi finals on goal
difference and the Under-15s also were unlucky not to progress beyond
the group stage. The teams drew praise and admiration from supporters
of other clubs and, be sure, we'll be back next year!
Blast from the past
We
are delighted to have been contacted by two members of the very first
WPFC teams from the early 1980s. Matt and Brett Washington say how
pleased they are to hear their old club is thriving - one of them even found himself pictured in a shot on the photo archive page. Then
even more than now Wymondley was a family club - youngsters playing,
one parent as treasurer and the other coaching. Their message includes
some information on the very early days of the club, which has been
included on the history page on this site. For example, the name
Wymondley Park along with a club logo were chosen by a vote by the
players. If you haven't looked at the history page yet, click on it and
have a read. And if you or anyone else can add to it, get in touch.
May 2008
Under-11s complete a great season for Wymondley Park
The
Under-11s put the icing on the WPFC cake this season winning their
championship playoff against Fairlands on neutral turf at Royston. The
vile weather on Sunday (May 25th) contrasted with the skill and
determination of both teams. One early goal and a penalty kick late on
sealed the 2-0 winCWW. The Under-11s end the
season with a trophy just as they started the pre-season when they won
their age group's cup at the Shefford tournament. Many, many
congratulations to the boys and to Mick and John for their hard work
and belief.
This victory completes a highly successful season for Wymondley Park
FC. The Under-11s and Under-15s are promoted as champions, the
Under-12s as runners up and both Under-10s teams topped their groups so
they will start eleven-a-side matches high up in the pecking order.
Well done to all our teams and coaches.
Under-10s do the business
 WPFC
proved again this season what a great training ground it provides for
young footballers and what a fantastic pipeline of players it has. Both
Under-10s teams topped their groups. Whether they combine or go on to
form two 11-a-side squads next season, they are likely to start off in
the top division of the Royston Crow League.
The 'A' team finished 13 points clear of their group and the 'B' team
12 points clear. Well done to the players, managers and supporters.
Under-15s and Under-12s going up!
Congratulations
to WPFC Under-15s and Under-12s, both being promoted after highly successful seasons.
The Under-15s, managed by Winston Moulton, are promoted as
champions of division three in their first season playing together. A
win at Pin Green on April 27 put them above Stotfold to take the crown.
The success is all the greater because the team only came together
pre-season, comprising two players from the previous season's Under-14s
team that disbanded, some players from WPFC Wanderers and a host of
players new to the club.
In the League Cup it took Stevenage Town, the top team in division one to knock them out.
The WPFC Under-12s, one of three under-12s teams playing for
the club in the season, move to the top division after coming in
second, a placing confirmed when they beat third placed Bishop's
Stortford 4-3 on April 27. The team, managed by Steve Dawson, Peter
Dean and David Mee was promoted last year too.
The team had a good run in the league cup as well, only being knocked out in the semi-final by first division Knebworth.
April 2008
Bums on seats
Several
dozen people turned up to Lucas Lane on April 10 to find out more about
the club committee posts that need filling. We also had expressions of
interest arrive via this website. This was very encouraging because, as
you know, these posts must be filled for the club to register for next
season. More than two hundred players depend on their supporters
getting their act together! The club committee is due to meet on April
24 to allocate the posts and names will be announced shortly afterwards.
But don't let this success hold you back from volunteering. There is no
reason why we can't have extra bodies on the committee and there is
plenty of room for people to run or assist with projects to raise
funds, organise events or whatever.
No subs? No game!
If
you haven't paid your subs for the season, you MUST do so immediately.
See your manager at the very next training session or match. Your club
depends on subscriptions. In fact, local football from youth teams
to pub teams depends on players paying up on time. Players who do not
pay cannot play.
And it's not just WPFC that won't let you play. Herts FA circulates a
list of non-payers and they are barred from all clubs. Anyone with
difficulty finding the money should speak to a manager or committee
member in confidence.
Save our pitches!
The
pitches at Lucas Lane are under threat from developers. We are very
lucky to have such good pitches and ones that are well maintained.
Think of some those awful cow fields you've suffered at away games!
Local
residents, who value the wonderful views from Lucas Lane, have set up
an action group to persuade the council not to build there. However, on
March 13, managers and committee members of the club were told WPFC
could gain from the development. The Cricket Club, which controls the
land and supports the development, says that the housing would be built
on the two lower pitches (the full size one and the mini pitch) but
they would be replaced by new pitches on the remaining land. Moreover,
there is talk of creating an all-weather pitch where the top pitch is
currently located and the possibility of access to new changing room
facilities. Watch out for more developments. This issue is vital to the
club.
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