Wimbledon FC come to CGSSC

John Doyle, the leading figure in the Youth section's improved fortunes, has invited Wimbledon FC to bring two of their junior sides to Crawley Green on Tuesday evening (8th April). A nursery team game and an U11 match will be played, plus some coaching of juniors and advice to senior coaches. Wimbledon have expressed an interest in the youth set-up at Crawley Green as the Club's standing in football circles continues to grow.

We already have a connection with Charlton Athletic from the Premier league (some of our youngsters receive coaching and one of our lad attends their Academy). FA Cup semi-finalists Watford have also been in touch with John as the youth set-up continues to flourish.

John's report on the match is as follows:
Wimbledon brought along two teams from their development centre at Milton Keynes - U9s and U11s.

Ronnie Bates youngsters found it hard going against a terrific set of juniors from Wimbledon.

For us, Ronnie Bates put together a team of players to play against the U9s. The Wimbledon squad of players were of a very high standard and it was reflected in the scoreline, after playing four 15-minute periods Wimbledon ran out 8-2 winners. The scorer of both goals for Crawley was Newman Carney.
Alan Iddenden's U11 provided the opposition for the other game, which proved to be a much tighter game. Alan's team, despite losing 4-1, matched Wimbledon for long periods of the game. The scorer of the Crawley goal was Dave Card. As the game went on Wimbledon got stronger and quicker around the pitch, and
finished the game worthy winners.
Although Crawley lost both games our thanks must go to Ronnie, Alan and their players for putting up fine performances and being a credit to Crawley Green with the effort they put in - and the great spirit in which the games were played.
After the games we provided hospitality in the club for eveyone. The Wimbledon coaches and staff were very impressed with the people running the teams, and commented on how all the parents and spectators watching were very friendly and made them feel very welcome.
They were pleased to see such a well run club, and were impressed with the Club's facilities. Thanks must go to everyone involved with Crawley Green and Wimbledon FC for making the evening a great success.

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