Tigers @ Sandbach Tournament

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">It was the final games of the year for the Tigers, on what was to be the hottest day of the year so far.&nbsp; With a depleted squad missing Alex, Lol, and Bryan, we were thankful for the short notice availability of Charlotte in goal (with a MoM winning performance) and Ben Hinbest who enjoyed his first games for the Tigers after training tirelessly all year with the squad.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Tournament&nbsp;can be&nbsp;tough games.&nbsp; The changes to the rules, playing on grass, short game formats, and playing against well organised teams who play with a winning mentality, all went against us today.&nbsp; The Tigers were slow out of the blocks in match 1 & 2 against much better opposition, losing both games to nil.&nbsp; With some changes in match 3 & 4, we shored things up at the back and improved our style of play, the team being rewarded with 0-0 draws in these games.&nbsp; As we pushed for a win in match 5, we left ourselves exposed at the back and lost the final game 1-0.&nbsp; Our failure to score goals has been our achilles heal all year, and with no real shots on goal by any player, our ability to win games was restricted.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">It was a great day enjoyed by all, the players finishing the day with ice creams and endless goes on the inflatable slides and pirate ship.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Our thanks go to all the players for their individual contribution to the team this year, and the parents/supporters for their encouragement and support for the team.&nbsp; A special mention must also go to Bryan, who after the obvious disappointment of missing the cup final through an untimely warm-up injury, was recognised as the Tigers &ldquo;players player of the year&rdquo; on Saturday at the clubs &ldquo;end of season&rdquo; presentations.&nbsp; Well done!!

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Finally, as we enter the closed season, all training has now stopped. &nbsp;It is a good time to let all our players have a rest from football, and spend time enjoying the summer months having fun!! &nbsp;The texts and emails will quieten down for a while as we catch our breath, with the intention of pre-season training re-commencing early Sept after the league dates are confirmed for next year.&nbsp; All existing Tigers players will be registered for the team and ASC league (U10 Div 2) next year.&nbsp;

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Diary date: Tue 13th July (ASC presentation night &ndash; Crewe Alex Stadium)

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Many thanks for your continued support.

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