Here’s the latest from Keith and the team –
MASCOT PACKAGE
Today’s mascots are Harry Taylor and Harrison Fairhurst
Harry Taylor attends Caldershaw Primary School in year one with his best friend being Harvey.
He loves watching Dale play and goes to all the home games with his dad with favourite player being Joe Bunny .
According to mum, he loves playing football and going out on his bike.
Harrison Fairhurst is Dale mad even though he lives in North Yorkshire.
Harrison plays in midfield for his local football team, Thorpe United, rugby for Selby and recently qualified and competed in the North Yorkshire Schools cross country finals.
He loves going to see Dale play with his dad and big brother Dan and his dream is to one day play for the mighty Dale.
His most memorable game was the defeat of Leeds United as it gave him bragging rights with his team mates and his favourite players are Ian Henderson and Jamie Allen.
For the match against Yeovil, we had the pleasure of meeting Aaron and Finn Hanby, who brought with him the naughty bus from Whiitaker Moss Primary School, apparently he had to get as much publicity as possible so he decided to take it with him when meeting the players prior to leading the teams out.
KICK IT OUT DAY
As you are probably aware, we held the Kick It Out Day for the game against Yeovil Town promoting professional football’s efforts to educate, raise awareness and campaign to make the game a more safe, welcoming and comfortable environment free of all forms of discrimination, prejudiced attitudes and abusive behaviour.
Hamer Community School and Heybrook Primary School were meant to be playing at half time but due to the atrocious weather we had to settle for parading the banner under supervision of Siobhan McElhinney, CommunityTrust Manager.
HALF TIME CHALLENGE MATCH
Today we welcome Mossley Juniors and 3D Dynamo’s under 9’s for your entertainment at half time.
Mossley are managed by Lee Gaunt and coached by Christian Leigh with most of the boys having been with the Club since they were 5/6 years old joined by some exciting new players in the last two years, which together has made this hard working squad a pleasure to coach.
3D Dynamo’s play matches in the East Manchester Junior Football League in Division 1.
this season and have reached the final of the Paul Hett Trophy.
They have 21 lads in the squad who all love playing football and have formed a strong bond over the years.
Let’s hope we see a cracking match.
EASTER HALF TERM HOLIDAY MULTI SPORT COURSES
Tomorrow sees the first day of the popular multi sport coaching courses at Wardle Academy and Soccer Factory followed by next week’s venues at Siddal Moor Sports College and Soccer Factory again.
Give me a call on 07958593121 for more information or booking details.
FUTSAL
Last week saw another good day at the Leeds Futsal Arena with wins over Bradford City “A” 4-1 with goals from Jack Warner, Mike Lawless, Louis Robinson and Lewis Stagg followed by “B” success 4-2, goals scored by Dennon Ashcroft 2, Adam Gordon and Daniel Licata.
Special mention goes Brad Hancock who played fantastically well for the whole game at the back in the “B”
For Information about any of the above, please visit the Club’s Website or ring me on 01706 643836 or 07958593121.
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