UPPER LIGHTHORNE FC SEPT 21 M o n t h l y N e w s l e t t e r by Mikey Perks (Head of Coaching) MONTHLY REPORT Wow, what an incredible few months we have had at Upper Lighthorne FC. When you consider that back when we started in June we had no coaches, no players, no pitches and no teams, to find ourselves now as a fully fledged club with an adult and junior setup is beyond anything I could ever have imagined. i want to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the club. The coaches who do a fantastic job week in and week out to support our players, the parents who have been nothing but supportive since the moment we started the club and the players themselves who are performing every week for the club. But I have to say we are just getting started. Work is already going on behind the scenes for a number of exciting events we plan on putting on for the local community, and with the new development in full swing we sincerely believe the club will continue to grow at a fantastic rate. September has been and gone but we’re not stopping by any means and have a full schedule of fixtures for all our teams in what promises to be an exciting October. SEPTEMBER REC A P A look back at all of our teams recent matches during the past month 11/09 -HOME Vs Khalsa: PotM - Seth & TJ 18/09 -AWAY Vs Kenilworth: - Tobi & Aaron U8s Adults U11s U9s 11/09 - AWAY Vs St Peters: PotM- India 18/09 -AWAY Vs Lawford: PotM - Hugo 25/09 - HOME Vs Racing Club: PotM - Maxwell 18/09 - HOME Vs Hillmorton: PotM - Lucas & Lucien 25/09 -AWAY Vs Wellesbourne: PotM - Charlie 05/09 - HOME Vs Bulldog: 2-1 Win - Scottie / John 19/09 -AWAY Vs Kenilworth Wardens: 0-5 Lose 26/09 - HOME Vs Wellesbourne: 2-0 Win - Luke / George A brand new monthly series where we interview a different player each month! For September, we spoke to Paul Saunders, who currently plays for ULFC Adults PL A YERS QUESTION & A NSWERS *Name* - Paul Saunders *Age* - 35 *Favourite team - Growing up* - From as young as I remember, I was a Liverpool fan, this was then followed by Birmingham City, after I started going to the games with my father. *Favourite team - Now (If different)* - Very impartial, but enjoy watching Premier League teams. Just really enjoy a good game of high quality English football. *Favourite player - growing up* - My favourite player growing up was John Barnes, really enjoyed watching him play. I was a big fan of Ian Rush and Steve McManaman. *Favourite player - Now* - I enjoy watching players that show passion in the way they play, that ignite a game single handedly, players like Heung Min Son, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane or Kevin de Bruyne. *Most memorable moment (Fan)* - I have to say, I have 2 memories as a fan. My first was the Worthington Cup Final, at the Millennium Stadium. My boyhood team, Liverpool vs Birmingham City. At this point, I was following Birmingham City. The moment we found our seats, and sat down, I immediately jumped up as Robbie Fowler lobbed the Birmingham City goalkeeper, and quickly realised I probably shouldn’t. The second was watching Birmingham City against Arsenal in the Carling Cup final. I’ve always had a massive dislike for Arsenal.I’ve always supported the team they are up against, so to have Birmingham City play against them, it wouldn’t of mattered if I’d of followed Birmingham once upon a time like I had, it was against Arsenal, and to see them lose, was an amazing feeling! *Biggest disappointment (Fan)* - I honestly think David Beckham being sent off against Argentina, was the most memorable disappointing moment. *Most memorable moment (Player)* - I possibly have two, scoring the opening goal in a Cup Final, from which we went on to win, or scoring a particular goal. The ball was played long, I entered the box as the ball was coming in over my right shoulder as I was on the right hand side of the goal. As the ball came over my shoulder, I hit it as sweet as I’d ever struck a ball, and went across goal, leaving the goalkeeper stood perfectly still, simply wondered where the ball had gone. *Biggest disappointment (Player)* - Again, two memories come to mind. I feel the first was breaking my ankle in a poor quality game of football. The second that comes to mind, would be losing in another cup final, against a team I felt we bettered on the day. We just couldn’t get a foothold in the game and sadly lost 2-1, after scoring a very late consolation. *Best goal scored by yourself* - My as before mentioned goal, is by far the best goal I’ve scored when it’s mattered. *Best goal you’ve ever seen* - I think the best goal I’ve ever seen, was David Beckhams free kick against Greece. It meant so much, and was so well hit. *Hopes for the 21/22 season* - I feel my best seasons are behind me, my pace has certainly slowed as I’ve got older, but I’m no slouch, I’m looking forward to scoring 10+ goals this season, ensuring I build and maintain a great relationship with the pass finding players in the team. UPPER LIGHTHORNE FC SEPT 21 M o n t h l y N e w s l e t t e r UPPER LIGHTHORNE FC SEPT 21