b'THE ELLESMERIAN 132FootballU11The team set out to be competitive in all matches and there wasIt has been very enjoyable coaching this year group - the squad included evidence of improvement throughout the term. The team played wellmany very pleasant boys, all willing to learn. They were very keen to get throughout the season, keeping their positions with sound basic passingto practices and willing to develop their technical skills. It is so easy to and tackling; being organised and gaining a degree of consistency was thedevelop a team spirit when a team is keen to learn. Well done to all!key to this squad achieving success. Establishing roles and working to an agreed system was a priority if the team was to unlock the talent thatGOexisted in the squad. At no point during the season did the opposition completely out play this side. In fact, on most occasions, it was quite the opposite.Wolf Wahlberg make some excellent saves in goal throughout the season, keeping the side in the game and providing an essential platform for the defence. Sebby Jones, Christopher Dilks, Kit Fisher, and Josh Philbin were strong in defence. Freddie Fearnall, Tomas Balakrishnan, Sebastian Sahota, and Oliver Walker were very skilful in midfield with their ability to control a ball in tight situations while providing attacking options from central midfield and out on the wings. Ethan Harrison spearheaded the attack with skill and determination.The season culminated in the Ellesmere College tournament where the team won the plate competition. The team was well captained by both Ethan Harrison and Oliver Walker, who demonstrated determination and skills on the pitch.'