AFC Market Bosworth News Articles

Cup Success

Robert Insley — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 07:04:48 +0100

More details to follow

Safeguarding Your Children

Robert Insley — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:55:11 +0000

In light of the recent media coverage surrounding children’s football and the safeguarding issues that have arisen from that which are now being investigated by the police and the FA, AFC Market Bosworth felt it appropriate to remind you of the Safeguarding policies in place to protect your child/ren.

AFC Market Bosworth commitment:

‘AFC Market Bosworth acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people (defined as any person under the age of 18) involved in our football club which it organises or which it supervises and is committed to working to provide them with a safe environment. The club is committed to ensure that every child or young person, who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and should be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football. The club aligns itself with the procedures set out by the FA.’

FA commitment:

‘The FA recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. The FA is, therefore, committed to working to provide a safe environment for all children and young people to participate in the sport to the best of their abilities so long as they choose to do so".

The key principles of AFC Market Bosworth Child Protection Policy and that of the FA are that:

1. The child's welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration;

2. All children and young people have the right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation;

3. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately;

4. Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and their parents/carers is essential.

Role of the club

AFC Market Bosworth has a role to play in safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is noted and accepted that the Football Association’s Safeguarding Children Regulation applies to all persons involved in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This includes those who are volunteers, match officials, football coaches, club officials or any other adult person involved within the club.

AFC Market Bosworth shall ensure that DBS Enhanced Disclosures are completed for all coaches that are involved in assisting and supervising the children.

Please see the FA Safeguarding procedure and guidelines booklet that is provided by the FA. All AFC Market Bosworth coaches have read these guidelines and it may assist parents/care givers to also read the contents.

Should you as a parent/care giver have any concerns please speak to your child’s coach or contact our Welfare Officers, Steve Farrington or Laura McKenzie.

Saturday School moves indoors

Robert Insley — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:28:23 +0000

The Saturday Football School has now moved indoors for the the winter.

We are at the same venue, but will be in the sports barn. Details are below.

Sat 8:45am - 9:30am

U6s (James Handford)
U7s (Rob Insley / James Handford)

Dixie Junior School Sports Barn, Wellsborough

Sat 9:45am - 10:30 am

U5s (Rob Insley)

The Rattle of Bosworth - November

Robert Insley — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:12:40 +0000

05-06 Nov

Two games played this weekend are worthy of a particular mention.

U6s up and running.

Under 6s play out a chilly thriller at Ravenstone.

On a chilly November morning AFC Market Bosworth welcomed our newest team to the fold as the U6s played in their first proper friendly. A super Sunday classic was served up against a well organised and strong Ravenstone team. Playing four - ten minute quarters - everybody contributed, whether on the pitch or in goal. They all ran their socks off and played with a smile, despite the wet and cold finish to the game. Well done boys, it was a really great start to your football journey.

VET's County Cup.

In their inaugural season AFC Market Bosworth VETS, playing in Division 6 took on Division 3 Huncote Sports and Social in round two of the Leics County Cup. Was a giant killing on the cards?

Bosworth started slowly and were 1-0 down within ten minutes but then got their passing game together and got into the game, Scott Dunn winning a penalty and coolly slotting it home. With possession and confidence on the up, Bosworth were soon 2-1 ahead, after Dunn grabbed a quality second, by running on and dinking one over the keeper. With half time looming a lapse in concentration resulted in a soft second goal for Huncote.

HT 2-2

Second half, the game was there for the taking. With the hill and wind in their favour Bosworth played some good football. Dominating in midfield and exploiting the width. Phil Mason scored the third, when he cut in from the left to guide the ball into the far corner, then Dunn was fouled in the box and he slotted his second penalty to claim a well deserved hat trick. At 4-2 the game looked done and dusted but were the fireworks about to start early? Huncote grabbed their third, before Breakwell scored our fifth, when he accurately found the net from 18 yards out. Surely 5-3 with ten minutes to go Bosworth couldn't blow it from here.... Huncote threw everything at us in the last ten and grabbed their fourth, and then Bosworth conceded the equaliser at the very end.

FT 5-5

In VETs football, thankfully there is no such thing as Extra Time, instead players are permitted 30 mins to recover sufficiently to get to the penalty spot to take a penalty. The penalty shoot out resembled the match itself. AFC were clinical - finding the corner with every spot kick, whilst Huncote hit a post and put their fourth and final kick wide. Penalty takers and scorers were: Sammon, Clifford, Featherstone and Dunn.

AFCMB win 4- 2 on penalites.

AFC progress to the next round. Well played lads this is the best result in your short history and particularly well done Scott, four goals in the game which included three converted penalties!

Thank You, Jores Okore

Robert Insley — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:50:53 +0100

Our under 10s recently paid the ultimate complement to Jores Okore who became a friend of the club during his time at Aston Villa. Now with FC Copenhagen, Jores is fondly remembered for all the help he has given to our club.

The boys donned their new kit with his name as a thank you, for a recent Tamworth Junior Football League fixture vs Ambleside.

A huge thanks to the coaches, Adidas UK, and our sponsors Nissan Polesworth and The HR Academy who made it possible.

The match generated incredible interest in the media, ahead of FC Copenhagen's UEFA Champions League clash with Leicester City.

Please follow the links below to see some additional articles and footage of this amazing day.

World Breaking News	Online article
Sport TV2 Denmark	Video News Article
The Sun	Online Article
Birmingham Mail	News Article

Winter Training Starts 26/10/2016

Robert Insley — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 21:49:06 +0100

Midweek Training relocates to our winter base at the Dixie Sports Ground on Barton Road, Market Bosworth

Wednesday 26th October

Thursday 27th October

Please take note of the following general times, although please confirm weekly times with your respective coach as a rota is in operation.

Weds 6pm - 7pm	Girls U6s - U8s (Rob Insley/Donna Edwards) U10s (James Kennedy) U9s Yorks (Dave Edwards)
Thurs 6:15pm - 7:15pm	U12s (Mark DeBono) U11s (Mark Ashfield) U9s Barbarians (Andrew McKenzie) Girls U10s (Dave Edwards)

Please note that U5s - U7s training continues on Saturday mornings at the Dixie Junior School at Wellsborough.

Sat 9 - 10am

U5s (Rob Insley)
U6s (James Handford)
U7s (Rob Insley / James Handford)

Annual General Meeting 2016

Robert Insley — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:04:04 +0100