After a fantastic first half to the under 10 season, let's not dwell on an uncharacteristic and unwelcome result to end 2013- hopefully the Heigham management team won't need to offer their resignations over this (we hear that AVB is now available but we couldn't afford the wages!).
The players have really progressed so far this season, with two memorable results against Hindolveston - a win and draw against a side we couldn't get near last season. The level of play has been really impressive and when it all comes together, they are capable showing any team the way to go. On Sunday, Poringland were coming back after a bad result the week before against Lakeford so were obviously keen.
Their manager said it was the best he had seen them play, unfortunately the Heigham side didn't produce their best performance on this occasion.
Heigham came out fighting and had the run of the pitch for the first five minutes, a great cross from Archie R so nearly found the foot of Arthur in front of goal. Soon after Sol almost chipped one past the goalie. It all went downhill after this. The side fought on and scored a couple of decent goals in the second half (Sol and Archie), but the day belonged to Poringland.
Onwards and upwards. Something we feel needs addressing for the future, and we are looking into, is some variation in training pitches. Currently the FDC 5-a-side pitches don't allow us practice set pieces effectively so we may consider a move to UEA if it's possible or have a couple of Saturday morning sessions on a proper pitch during the next phase of the season. We'll keep you all posted well in advance obviously on any changes.
The fixtures and teams for January and February will be out over Christmas and we are starting to make enquiries about friendly matches ahead of next season when we move to a 9 v 9 format on a bigger pitch. To get prepared for this many of the teams will be arranging friendlies and we will focus on this rather than enter too many tournaments.
So happy Christmas everyone, have a rest from footy - it's been a long and action packed term and players can hold their heads up high as a very competitive (and extremely friendly) team in the most challenging league in these parts!
By the way, the score was 7 - 2.
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