BOYS 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS AUTUMN 2008

Tuesday 28th October 2008 @ Goals Soccer Centre, Star City, 10.00am - 2.00pm

A fantastic event, attended by over 360 youngsters aged 11-19, representing 37 teams from right across Birmingham. The winners were as follows:

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BOYS 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007

Saturday 22nd September 2007 at Goals Soccer Centre, Star City.

Under 14s winners - ER Mason

Under 16s winners - Four Oaks

Under 19s winners - Trident

These 3 teams will now go forward to represent Birmingham in the Central England finals next March/April

BOYS 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

14th February 2007 at Goals Soccer Centre, Star City

The 5-a-side football Championships were a huge success, with 184 Young People aged 12-19 taking part, making up 23 teams across 3 age categories. The winners were as follows:

Under 14s - Lift Community Trust:

Under 16s - Four Oaks:

Under 19s - Bangladeshi Youth Forum:

Congratulations to all who took part for contributing to an enjoyable day and a successful competition. The 3 winners, along with Sutton Town Under 12s, went through to represent Birmingham in the Central England Finals.

CENTRAL ENGLAND 5-A-SIDE FINALS

Saturday 14th April 2007, JJB Soccerdome, Pride Park, Derby

In the Under 12s age group, Sutton Town made a slow start losing 2-0 to Positive Futures (Warks) and 5-0 to Aylestone (Leics). However, they re-grouped and bounced back in style, smashing Clough Hall (Staffs) 7-0, before beating NSA (Derby) 5-2. Sutton went into their final game knowing a win would take them through to the semifinals and a likely chance of a place at the Nationals. Unfortunately, they were just edged out in a close game by Evergreen (Leics).

Well Done to the Sutton lads for an outstanding effort and some great football.

In the Under 14s age group, Lift Community Trust won their first game 3-1 against Meadows but then suffered a 2-0 reverse at the hands of Maldon Town. They were then unlucky to lose to Positive Futures (Coventry) before finishing their day with another 3-1 victory, this time over Tower FC.

A great effort from the Lift team and just 1 more point would have sent them through to the semi-finals.

Above: Lift Community Trust in action

In the Under 16s age group, Four Oaks warmed up with a 2-2 draw against East Harlan (Lincs) before smashing 5 past Chesterton (Staffs) in a 5-1 demolition. They then eased to a 4-1 victory over Hannakins (Essex) and a 4-2 win over Positive Futures (Coventry) to secure their semi-final place with a game to spare. They then took their foot off the pedal, losing their final group game to Watford (that must be Watfords first win of the season!) . In the semi-finals they faced East Harlan and in a close game where the East Harlan keeper was outstanding, they lost 2-1. With three teams going through to the National finals, this left them needing to win their 3rd place game against Positive Futures. Having already beaten them 4-2 in the group stage, they were confident but Four Oaks somehow contrived to lose 2-0.

Well Done to the Four Oaks lads for some excellent football, just a shame they ran out of steam at the end.

Above: Four Oaks in action

In the Under 19s age group, Bangladeshi Youth Forum drew their first game 3-3 with St Giles FC before beating Wakkies 1-0. That was to prove the high point though as they then lost 4-0 to monty Hind and 2-0 to Wickford Town.

Well done to the lads from BYF for their effort and a great team spirit.