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Feel free to use these scenarios with your teams. Good bit of fun and lots of decisions to be made. ⚽️ @CoachingFamily
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If you are parent and you volunteer to be a linesmen at a kids football game with the purpose of cheating the opposition. Please stay at home, no one wants you near a kids football game. Don’t let these people ruin a game of football at grass roots level. 👍
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Something we done with our U14s last night to try to help them improve scanning before receiving. We found it quite useful, please feed back any thing you may add to help challenge or progress this. @CoachingFamily @UEFABSupport @KeithBoanas @sellsinho
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Unfortunately my time as B team manager at @DorkingWDRS @academy_dwfc has come to end due to personal and extenuating circumstances.
Thank you to Marc, Kris and Jordan for the opportunity to be apart of your amazing club. A huge thank you to everyone at the club for everything.
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I am excited to be joining @AveleyFC as a first team coach for the upcoming @TheVanaramaNL campaign.
Hugely grateful to @danscopes6 for the opportunity.
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#BackTheMillers
We would like to welcome Rhys Barker to Danny Scopes' management team for the upcoming season!
Barker has a BA Hons degree in Football Studies and has also worked at Southend United and Dorking Wanderers B!
Welcome to Aveley, Rhys 🙌💙
#BackTheMillers | #TogetherAveley
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Just seen the news regarding Ben Jay. I didn’t know him personally, but what a wonderfully talented player he was who looked destined for a bright future. My condolences to his family in this difficult time. RIP Ben Jay. @CrayValleyPM @CAFCofficial
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After a tough and challenging process these past few months. Today I passed my UEFA B coaching licence. If anyone is looking to do this course, look no further than @KentFA the support I’ve received is phenomenal. Thank you again to @TallinGrizzly @FACCD_Kent @DarrenHare3
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It’s these things that make a difference. Seeing that smile tonight, honestly, means everything ⚽️👍
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I’ve decided to remove my tweet from yesterday.
Whilst the facts remain true, this is a not reflection of the club itself - as mentioned in my tweets at the time.
Thank you all the messages, as well as the people who came forward who have had the same issues before.
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Great to see a young lad who I had to pleasure of coaching from 12 to 16. Always committed and dedicated to football, finally gets given his chance for the first team at 17. Well done Jack C, and credit to @fcwelling @wellingunited
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A superb first session with @DorkingWDRS B Team today as we start pre season. The amount of talent on display was excellent, with a huge number of academy players showing off their abilities. Looking forward to next week, and our first fixture. ⚽️👍
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He has only been with us a few months. But what a pleasure it’s been and what a bright future for this boy. All down to his own hard work he now joins Millwall FC. Good Luck Jay, I’m sure you are destined for great things. @OfficialWands ⚽️💛🖤💪
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Our first born arrived on Monday 25th October.
Welcome to the world, Hallie Barker. Arriving at 3:02pm and weighing in at 7lbs15.
Both baby and mum are doing really well, all resting up at home.
Love you both very much ❤️❤️
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Thank you to @mickycollins10 for stepping in and doing the line in a County Cup Semi Final. First team manager giving up his time to do the line for a youth game. Absolute class and a credit to @SevenoaksTownFC ⚽️👍
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Huge congrats to @JClark_8 @LTaylor94 and all at @redhillfc 👏
Great to @sebtauta_c in action today, you were fantastic bud. ❤️⚽️
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Extremely excited about this great opportunity with @DorkingWDRS managing their talented B side in the @TheSCFL
This club are only going in one direction and I personally can’t wait to be a part of the journey.
Thank you to @JClark_8 and everyone at the club. ⚽️❤️👍
LATEST NEWS | ACADEMY REDEVELOPMENT 📰
Dorking Wanderers has today confirmed exciting redevelopment plans across the Academy and youth sections of the football club.
Click below to find out more 👇
dorkingwanderers.com/post/ac…
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Incredible season from everyone at @AveleyFC ⚽️💙
Each and everyone of you should be hugely proud of what you have achieved this season.
It was a pleasure to be apart of this amazing club earlier this season. Rest up and go again.
Well done @danscopes6 💙😂
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It may of been against my team yesterday. But this is youth football and if youth footballers in this country are producing goals like this at U14s level (from a left back) then I couldn’t help but applause. Check this out @KentYouthLeague @boycey1 @adamgroom25 ⚽️👍
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Brilliant 👏
🙌 "WOW! You have made my year!!"
#AFC fan Michelle called to say how listening to talkSPORT has really helped her through the last few year. 📻
So @JimWhite & @SJOpinion10 invited her to come and watch the show post lockdown.👏
We can't wait to meet you, Michelle! ✅
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Callum from our U14s starts his 8 week trial with Brighton & Hove today. He’s been great for us and wish him all the best with it. @OfficialWands @CrayU15 @CrayYouth
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These moments are why we coach…
Congratulations favour on your professional contract…
You had a dream and you never gave up…
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Yesterday was a superb ending to the season and my time at @wellingunited
Hugely grateful for all these players efforts, what a superb bunch. Their development from youth into men has been incredible.
Thank you to the club for all your support during my time there.
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✅ UEFA B Project complete and submitted
✅ It is Friday...
✅ Time to turn 30 this weekend
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Our centre mid Ceiran had an operation on his knee today. He’s been told he needs another op and will be out for another 6-9 months. Very harsh on a 13 year old. Gutted for him. Get better soon Ceiran 😢⚽️ @baldonsportsfc @AFCMOTTOFFICIAL @KentYouthLeague
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Unfortunately, our Welling United U16s player Rasheed suffered a fractured fibula in a game last night. He is in a cast for the 6-8 weeks and waiting to see if he needs surgery. Wishing Rash all the best in his recovery. @kentschools_fa @wellingunited @KentYouthLeague
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Back from a trip to Yeovil. A very proud day for the club and lots of learnings to take from today.
On to the FA Cup against Barnet next week ⚽️💪
#upthemillers
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Always listen if people are going through tough times. If you are feeling down, there is always people to talk, no matter what it is you are going through. You are not alone 🙏🏻🤞
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To all my fellow coaches all around the world. Have a wonderful Xmas with your families and best wishes for the new year. Make 2018 your year, keep striving to be the best ⚽️😊🙏🏻
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First birthday as a dad today. I feel a huge sense of gratitude, you can’t beat waking up to giggles from this little one. ❤️🎉
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Great session this morning with @R_Mc1901 @JClark_8 and @JWGoalkeeping73 ⚽️👍
27 players in attendance putting the work in to be ready for pre season. 🔥🔥
Only two sessions left, if you want to get involved, drop us a DM. 📨
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⚽️ Managers / Coaches / Scouts ⚽️
Sunday 22nd June, we will be running 11v11 games at our off season sessions..
If you would like to attend and watch, please get in touch.
We have players from Step 1 to Step 6 involved.
@R_Mc1901 @JWGoalkeeping73
@darrenhadlum @JClark_8
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Great result yesterday @AveleyFC
Love the post match photo @Lambpix1 with the legend @AlzapiediDanny ⚽️👍
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After a season of plenty of self development and learning, I have accepted my new challenge for the new season. I can’t wait to get started at an ambitious club full of superb people. Thank you for everyone for their guidance and support. ⚽️✅
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To all my friends and followers. Have a lovely Christmas tomorrow and best wishes to you and your families for the New Year. I for one am grateful for this little bundle of joy that came into our lives this year. I hope you have a lot to feel thankful and grateful for too ❤️🎄👍
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What a performance ⚽️👍
10 men for 35-40 odd minutes against a team in the division above.
Full debut for 16 year old Seb Tauta, who was outstanding.
Productive night 😄
FULL TIME | @horshamymcafc 1 - 3 Dorking Wanderers ‘B’
The Wanderers progress in the @TheSCFL Peter Bentley Cup. A fantastic team performance.
#WeareWanderers 🔴⚪️
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Looking for a coaching role in football for next season.
It’s been a great seasons break so far, but I’m hungry to get back into things for the 2022/23 season.
I’ve learnt so much during my time off and plenty of CPD, ready to implement some fresh and new ideas.
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We are running 11v11 games to conclude our off season this Sunday.
We have players from Step 1 to Step 6 taking part.
If your club would like to send someone to attend, please get in touch, we already have clubs from Step 1-6 attending.
@R_Mc1901 @JClark_8 @JWGoalkeeping73
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Back this Sunday for our 3rd session… 📅
Myself, @R_Mc1901, @JClark_8 @ @JWGoalkeeping73 leading the sesh..🔥
Everything we do is with the ball..⚽️
10am to 12pm 🕛
SE London 🏟️
Still spaces available, if interested, get in touch. 📨
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First game with @academy_dwfc and first win. Well done boys, great spirit and desire in the second half. ⚽️👍
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Open to new opportunities… ⚽️👈
I’m moving over to Surrey next week, and I am looking for a new coaching or management opportunity for next season.
I have been fortunate to work in the NLS this season, and ready to embrace a new challenge once settled in.
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Day 2 ✅⚽️
Thank you to all who attended.. 💛
Great to work alongside @R_Mc1901 @JClark_8 yesterday.. 🙌
Thank you to @darrenhadlum for working with our keepers.
Still spaces left for the last 3 weeks. Everything we do is with a ball ⚽️🔥
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Squad selected for the new @KentYouthLeague season. Looking forward now to the new challenge with @OfficialWands U14s ⚽️👍
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10 days into pre season, great application by our young players. Last night - 11 x 16/17 year olds making their first senior appearances against a very good side, applying every little detail we are implemented. Long term development on track. Onwards and upwards ⚽️❤️
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Actively seeking a new coaching role. ⚽️🔎
Please see below. 🔽
If anyone can help, please let me know or get in touch. 📥
I would appreciate any retweets, or shares. 🙏👍
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Amazing achievement
Well done to Marc, Kris and everyone involved with the club. So happy for you all.
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FULL-TIME |
GATESHEAD 0
DORKING WANDERERS 0
It finishes honours even here at the International Stadium...
...and with results elsewhere Wanderers status in the National League is secured for next season!!
#WeAreWanderers 🔴⚪
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A great end to our OFF SEASON programme ⚽️❤️
Thank you for all 35+ players who attended over the four week period.
Thank you to all our guest coaches who came in to provide valuable insight to the players and made it enjoyable.
Good luck everyone for the new season ⚽️👍
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Thank you to everyone who attended our off season sessions. 🙏
100+ players registered
50+ attended over the 5 weeks
We had a great time, and it was pleasure working with you all. 👊
Thank you to all the coaches and staff, who made it what it was. ❤️
Until next time ⚽️👌
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Part 1, use and adapt as needed. Good practice with loads of different outcomes... @CoachingFamily
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Looking to do some sessions with some grassroots sides in the next few weeks in and around SE London & Kent.
U13-U18s - will consider U12s who are looking to prepare for 11v11 next season.
If you would like a session, please DM me. Shares & RTs will be appreciated.
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Come on @AveleyFC
Get it over the line today!
Good luck @danscopes6 @scottwag75 @AlzapiediDanny
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Gutted for @DorkingWDRS tonight
An unbelievable club, with so many great people who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
Marc, Kris and co have always been on the other end of the phone for advice, and I know they will get this club back where it belongs next season 🔴⚪️⚽️
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Is it the generation now? When I was younger, if you didn’t start my dad used to tell me to work harder in training. This day and age, if a kid doesn’t start the parents blame the coach or start looking for other teams. Never going to build resilience and dealing with set backs
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Final UEFA B observation with @TallinGrizzly done tonight. Went out of my comfort zone with the session, but overall happy with it. Now project to finish off. I am still amazed at how much I have learned and how much I can now see. Thank you so much for all your help. ⚽️⚽️👍
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Good luck @AveleyFC today
Fingers crossed you can get back to winning ways 💙🤞
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The animosity I am seeing at kids football these days is incredible. Generally gutted to see it.
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Cade Casselman, Blake Williams, Bailey Farrer with their debuts today. All 16 years old and academy products.
Four 16 years old on the pitch in the second half, all competing well and unlucky to lose.
Very proud 👍
FULL TIME |
@ArundelOfficial 1 - 0 Dorking Wanderers ‘B’
The Mullets take the 3 points today with the second half penalty making the difference.
All the best to @ArundelOfficial for the remainder of the season and thank you for your hospitality.
#WeareWanderers 🔴⚪️
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Happy to announce Baby Barker is on route and I will become a father in October. Both baby and the mother are doing well. Project Mbappe starts very soon 🍼⚽️🤣😁
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After a refreshing seasons break, I am looking forward to starting my new challenge within football. I have leaned a lot during my time away from coaching, I can’t wait to put some new ideas into practice whilst continuing to develop the original ones. Very close now ⚽️❤️
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Absolutely loved being back here today to work with the @DorkingWDRS @academy_dwfc U19 A for the remainder of the season with @JClark_8 - hoping to have a strong end to the season and it was a good start today. ⚽️👍
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Life of a grassroots football coach. U14s training tonight. Now at A&E with one of our players who suffered concussion this evening after an accidental collision. He’s feeling better and hopefully will get the nod to go home soon. @OfficialWands ⚽️🤞🙏🏻
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So proud to be watching you live on YT playing for the first team against Charlton. The journey goes on and on for you. Keep going pal @Jack_Church8 @wellingunited @fcwelling
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Yesterdays session was 🔥⚽️
Thank you @jclark_8 and @Dekulex10 for attending to give your valuable experience to the players. 🙏
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Onto week 3 this Sunday ⬅️⏳
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What a night ⚽️❤️
It's happened again...
The Millers progress to the 4th Qualifying Round of the @EmiratesFACup for the first time in 39 years after goals from Rush and Hughes defeat Hornchurch.
#BackTheMillers | #TogetherAveley
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Thank you to all who have been supportive to me in 2018 through very tough times, you know who you are. Here is to positive times ahead. 😘👍
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After a prolonged break, finally back in senior football and can’t wait to get started. ⚽️✍️🔥
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🚨 Final call for players wanted to keep fit and sharp in the off season, as we close registrations on Wednesday 30th April. 🗓️⏳
Looking forward to some great sessions with @R_Mc1901 ⚽️ and @JWGoalkeeping73🧤 plus other guests.
Register below ⬇️⬇️
🚨 OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL CAMP 🚨
⚽ May–June 2025
🔥 Off-season sessions for senior footballers of all ages
🏋️♂️ Led by me & @R_Mc1901
📍 South East London
⏳ Limited spaces – don’t miss out!
🔗 Register your interest now: tinyurl.com/offseason2025
#Football #OffSeason #London
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Well done to our boys today in their win in tricky conditions. A lot of different challenges against a good Long Lane side and huge character to battle through. ⚽️😊
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Thank you to the club and @danscopes6
Had some of my best moments in football at this amazing club.
Will never forget beating Torquay at home, and that last minute equaliser against Barnet with 9 men last season.
Aveley will be back ⚽️👍
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I’ve decided to not coach next season and to take a break. Time to focus on myself with reflection and further development. But most importantly time to focus on my first child coming into the world in October with my wonderful partner. Thanks for all the messages of support. ⚽️
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Just to add..
This club have been superb to me during a difficult period personally, and have always been on hand for guidance and support.
The club is filled with great people, and I’m thankful for their support.
I’m generally gutted to be leaving early so soon. ⚽️❤️
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Action from our final session the other week… ⚽️💛
Next up…
Monday Sessions - Invite Only.
South London
7:30-9:00pm
If you are interested, please get in touch.
@R_Mc1901 @FreeAgentsFC
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Any coaches fancy a web chat this week? About their season so far, what went well, what challenges they faced, plans for next season? @RJPcoach @SM_Greenwood @gmurphycoaching @TallinGrizzly @JClark_8 @AdzTheCoach @_CoachAli_ @NG90FOOTBALL @JDecruz10 @Hazza7272 @Chris_Lock1983
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First midweek home league game of the season. Let’s go @DorkingWDRSRes1 @DorkingWDRS
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Best of luck to @danscopes6 for his final game at @AveleyFC today. I’m sure it will be a special day, and I hope you can bow out after an amazing few seasons with a great performance. ⚽️👍
#Legend
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Officially enrolled onto the UEFA B course starting in 3 weeks @KentFA have worked hard for this. Hard work never stops ⚽️👊
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What an intense game today @OfficialWands @hastingsufc really good level of football, pleasure to watch on a Sunday. Congrats Cray Wands!! ⚽️🧡🖤
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Give young players a chance and lead them…
If Klopp can do it at the highest level, You can do it too 😉👍
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Please RT @Britcoachesnet @CoachesVoice @IsthmianLeague @TheVanaramaNL @power_ray @_UKCoaching @LondonFA @mattwardy1 @TallinGrizzly ⚽️👍
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First home league game tomorrow and we can’t wait.
Please come down and support if you are not travelling to Oldham
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WANDERERS B TEAM IN ACTION THIS SATURDAY 🔴⚪
The @DorkingWDRSRes1 play their 1st home game of the season this weekend! 🏠
🆚 @SelseyFootballC
🏆 Southern Combination Division One
⌚15:00
🏟️ Meadowbank, Surrey, RH4 1ET
🎫 Adults £6 / Cons £4 / U18s £2 / U8s Free
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I have just been informed my contract at work will not be extended after next month due to the effect of COVID-19 on the business. Gutted to be leaving, but if you or anyone you know has anything. Please let me know, I would appreciate if you can RT this. 😊🙏
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Clinical performance from the @OfficialWands first team today- great to watch. Thank you to @JosephVines for organising our U14s to spend some time with the first team before hand. ⚽️💛
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First game back in the dugout after two weeks of COVID hell and complications. What a great shift from the players in difficult conditions and another clean sheet. Thank you to my staff who have worked tirelessly in my absence. ❤️⚽️
FULL TIME | @OakwoodFC 0 - 1 Dorking Wanderers B.
Soares’ early goal in the second half is the difference here tonight.
Credit to our @academy_dwfc boys Eddy Angoua and Luke Williams who made an excellent impact on the game.
#WeareWanderers 🔴⚪️
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Good luck @kentschools_fa and @JHopperKSFA with your U16s semi final tomorrow. ⚽️👏
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🚨 OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL CAMP 🚨
⚽ May–June 2025
🔥 Off-season sessions for senior footballers of all ages
🏋️♂️ Led by me & @R_Mc1901
📍 South East London
⏳ Limited spaces – don’t miss out!
🔗 Register your interest now: tinyurl.com/offseason2025
#Football #OffSeason #London
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