The end of the season is always a time of mixed emotions. Time to look back on happy times during the season, have a laugh about the many funny moments (and there were certainly many of them), reflect on some very good performances and recognise the bonds and friendships that have built up. But as we look forward to our summer holidays, we are also saddened by the inevitable break up of the team. It happens each season, but still does us in.
So Wednesday night's meal and presentation only seemed to accentuate the happy and sadness of our emotions. Individually the girls were thinking, 'we will be back in September? ', 'who else is returning?' One, and we know who, was thinking that it would be so unfair to not be allowed back with the team come September. Some others were thinking their future was maybe elsewhere, some had clearly decided it definitely was.
Although at the time the season seems long and never ending, looking back it doesn't seem that drawn out. The early season games in which we excelled against the folding Vicars Cross and the very good Upton were highlights before the winter kicked in. The comeback against Upton was as good as it gets, and Lily's goal celebration will remain a joyous memory. Kate and Lauren came and stayed, Laura came and didn't stay. Emma got badly injured in training and missed a few weeks in the really hard period in mid winter. Lucie excelled continually in goal. Caitlin kept putting them in the net when she played and Ellie, Kiera, Elia and Lily all ran their socks off every Saturday and created chance after chance. Rebecca kept running and smiling.
As we emerged into Spring we got better and stronger. The win at Wirral Hawks in April was fantastic, and the first half football was sublime just Ellie's sprained ankle the cloud on the morning. The weakened side who played against Ridgewood at home the same month was brilliant and to come back and snatch it at the death was top quality. Then Ellie, Kiera, Lily and Lauren played 30 mins later for the u16s and must have been dead on their feet that afternoon.
And so that is how it ends, on a rainy July night at the Ring of Bells. A presentation of individual trophies, photos for posterity and a round of applause for all their efforts.
Thank you girls. Have a good summer.
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We need to get those who are staying at Waverton to sign on before 22 July. As said previously if don't register 7 players by the end of July, we are out of the League.
a) Fill in a club registration form (off website or from Mike)
b) Return to Mike completed with cheque for subscription for 2011/12
c) The IMPORTANT BIT - fill in a registration form for the Wallasey Junior League - available from Mike and given out already to current u14s.
d) Return to Mike with 2 passport photos by Thurs 21 July at the very latest.
Mikes number is 07901552261
2011/12 u16s Pre season training starts at Waverton on Wednesday 17 August 7-8.
Follow us on Twitter over the summer - @afcwaverton
