Under 11 Youth

Manager : Andy Lorimer

Under 9 Youth enjoy a day out at the Rustington tournament.

Under 9’s Youth Team with their mascot “Copper”

Felpham Colts hard fought win over Bognor Regis Town Youth 4-3

Rustington Otters Youth 1 Felpham Colts Youth 2

24th January 2010

Felpham Colts Youth Under 9’s got back to playing this Sunday with a 2nd Round Invitation Cup match away to Rustington Otters Youth. Our last match being a 2-1 defeat to the same team in the League six weeks earlier.

Felpham got off to a slow start with Rustington dominating the early stages of the match. After 5 minutes a weak long range effort found its way through the Felpham goalkeeper, Jack Lorimer, and it was 1-0 to Rustington.

Rustington continued to have the better of the match and Jack redeemed himself with a fantastic tip onto the bar from a powerful long range effort. Slowly Felpham fought their way back into the game creating several good chances but without managing to equalise.

The second half started with Felpham dominating possession. The midfield trio of LukeYates,Jordan Cane and Tom Woolcott running the game, and Felpham created a series of good chances to equalise. After 5 minutes of the second half Harry Wollers latched onto a through ball and calmly put the ball past the onrushing keeper to make it 1-1.

As the half went on Felpham continued to make good chances and when Tom Woolcott scored his first of the season with a fine long range effort it was no more than Felpham deserved.

Rustington committed more and more players forward to try and force the game into extra time,however the back pairing of Finlay Champion and Luke Lamprell remained solid and restricted Rustington to a few half chances which Sam Ellison in goal for the second half coped with well.

In the end it was a well deserved victory for Felpham after a great all round performance with every player playing a part.

Team Jack Lorimer,Luke Lamprell, Finlay Champion,Jordan Cane, Luke Yates,Tom Woolcott,Harry Wollers, Sam Ellison.

Pulborough Pythons 1 Felpham Colts Youth 3

Sunday 14th February

Felpham Colts Youth continued their good recent form with a fine battling display away to Pulborough Pythons. Playing the first half with the sloping pitch in their favour Felpham started as the stronger team, creating several good early chances. Mid way through the first half Luke Yates picked up the ball on half way line and made a strong run into the Pulborough half before unleashing an unstoppable long range effort which gave the Pulborough keeper no chance.

Felpham continued to attack with Jordan Cane terrorising the Pulborough defence with a succession of runs down the right. It was a cross from one of these runs that Harry Wollers converted from close range to see Felpham go in 2-0 up at half time.

The second half started with Pulborough putting the Felpham defence under pressure but without managing to create clear cut chances. Felpham passed the ball well and continued to make a string of good goal scoring opportunities with Tom Woolcott and Jordan Cane both going close, but Felpham were unable to score the third goal which would have killed off the match. The Pulborough keeper pulling off several good saves.

With 2 minutes to go Pulborough fought their way back into the game pulling a goal back through Elliot Brown who had been Pulborough’s best attacking player. As Pulborough looked for a late equaliser Felpham caught them on the counter attack with Harry Wollers scoring his second of the day and 13th of the season with the last kick of the match.

In the end it was a great fighting performance from the whole team in the second half from Felpham to ensure 3 points away from home.

Team Jack Lorimer, Finlay Champion, Jordan Cane, Sam Ellison, Luke Yates, Tom Woolcott, Harry Wollers, Henry Fulcher.

MoM – Luke Yates for a fantastic strike.

Felpham Colts Youth achieved promotion to Division B with a fine 4-1 win over Felpham Athletic B.

With only seven players available for the game it was a battling second half performance to hold on against Athletic B until Sam Ellison scored a fourth goal to seal the win 5 minutes from time.

After losing to Div. C Champions, Whyke Utd 4 weeks ago Felpham won their last three matches playing some great passing football at times to confirm their runners up position. It was a thrilling end to a magnificent season and a fitting reward for all the hard work and effort the boys have put in.

Jack Lorimer, Goalkeeper & Midfield. We are lucky to have 2 good goalkeepers this season and Jack has produced many fine performances between the sticks. 17 Appearances

Ben Peach, Goalkeeper & Midfield. Another fine keeper who is also a strong performer in midfield. 14 Appearances

Luke Lamprell, Defence. A strong physical defender who can also bring the ball forward and pick out a pass. Great long throws as well 15 Appearances

Luke Yates, Defence. Very comfortable with the ball at his feet, Luke also has a powerful shot from distance and has scored some fine long range goals. 17 Appearances

Jordan Cane, Defence. Our captain this season and a classy defender who always times his tackles well. 15 Appearances

Finlay Champion, Midfield\Defence. A strong tackler playing in the centre of midfield and defence. 12 Appearances

Henry Fulcher, Midfield\ Defence. An aggressive tackler who is a new recruit this season. 4 Appearances

Sam Ellison, Right Midfield\Striker. Another new boy this season who fitted straight into the team and contributed 9 goals. 15 Appearances

Tom Woolcott, Left Midfield. Great with the ball at his feet, Tom always gives 100% effort throughout the match. 16 Appearances

Harry Wollers, Striker. Top scorer in Div C this season with 25 league goals and 1 in the cup, he’s been a lethal finisher all season long.

17 Appearances

And lastly Andy & Gary would like to thank all the parents and helpers who have given the team fantastic support throughout the season and helped to make it such a great success.

Under 9 Season

Bognor Regis Town Football Club

31st October 2010

Felpham Colts Under 10’s Youth team took part in a friendly 4 team tournament at the home of Bognor Town FC prior to their annual firework display.

It was a great atmosphere, and a big thrill for the boys to be playing under the floodlights and in front of a crowd of over 1000 spectators.

In the first game against Bognor Town B Felpham tool the lead when Finlay Champion scored his first ever goal for the club. Bognor equalised soon afterwards and the game was all set for a penalty shootout.

Luke Yates & Harry Wollers scored from the spot and when Jack Lorimer made a great save on Bognor third penalty it was all over with Felpham going through to the final against Bognor A

In the final a strong Bognor A team proved too much for Felpham running out 2-0 winners. However Felpham Youth did themselves proud on the night and a special mention goes to newcomers Oliver Perrin and Charlie Thurston.

More pictures below.....

Oliver Perrin, Charlie Thurston, Luke Yates

Finlay Champion, Harry Wollers,Jack Lorimer and Tom Woolcott.

Felpham Colts Youth 1 Whyke Utd. A 1

Felpham Colts Youth secured a well earned point against Div. B leaders Whyke Utd in a thrilling match at Kingsham School. An end to end first half saw Felpham take the lead when Ben Grieshaber found the net from short range mid way through the first half. It was a well deserved lead for Felpham who created a series of chances with the pace of Harry Wollers,Tom Woolcott and Sam Ellison causing Whyke problems.

Felpham knew that after the break Whyke would throw everything at them and that was exactly what happened. Whyke created a series of good scoring opportunities but failed to convert any of them with Luke Yates & Jordan Cane both having magnificent matches at the heart of the defence.. Whyke hit the bar and the post and with Ben Peach making a series of incredible saves it looked like Whyke might not find a way through. However six minutes from time Whyke finally found an equaliser with an unstoppable long range effort. It was backs to the wall defending for most of the last five minutes, but Felpham still looked dangerous on the counter attack and twice nearly found a winner on the break.

In the end a hard battling performance full of character earned Felpham a well deserved point against a fine Whyke Utd team. Felpham showed that they can compete with the best teams in the division as equals and with displays of this quality will soon see them start to climb up the table.

Man of the Match: No man of the match this week as we had 9 players worthy of the award.

Felpham: Ben Peach, Luke Yates, Jordan Cane, Tom Woolcott,

Ben Gieishaber, Harry Wollers, Sam Ellison, Finlay Champion, Jack Lorimer.