St Martins Football Club U8 were Crowned The Champions of 2011

We end the season with a bang, winning the MK Wanderers FC 6-A-Side youth tournament (under 8) without conceding a single goal.

In brief, here is what took place. We did start the tournament a bit slow we must admit, with two draws in a row, one with Great Linford Warriors (0-0) followed by Great Linford Crusaders a very strong talented team (0-0). The next game we come alive and hit MK City (3-0) that definitely raised the bar and we started getting noticed as the team to beat.

The boys were all fit and ready apart form a Little scare where our Centre back - Musau Mwendo (awesome defending) was brushed heavily on the left thigh while warming up. However, nothing could stop us as some of the key players, to name but a few Lincoln Gilmartin, Jason Fati and Ernest Njoroge started getting on the score sheet.

The next games were challenging but winnable, and here below is reflected on our favour after seven competitive games.

St. Martins FC Vs MK Wanderers Hawks (0-0) -Draw
Great Linford Rhinos Vs St Martins FC (0-2) - Win
St. Martins FC Vs Roman Rangers (2-0) - Win
and Final game was between St. Martins FC and MK Wanderers Eagles (2-0) Win, ending our season on a high.

Let me take this opportunity to first congratulate the boys for showing good sportsmanship and also displaying such an entertaining football at very tender age. WELL DONE GUYS! we adore you. (Amari Paris-Chance, Brandon Rostagni, Daylan Campbell, Ernest Njoroge, Jason Fati, Kienan Malone, Musau Mwendo, Lathan Ward, Thaibe Onje, Rio Drew and Lincoln Gilmartin)

secondly, My big thank you to all the parents for their support and endless commitments to the boys and the club’s well being. And lastly but not least to our one and only coach Ben Campbell. He never stops working hard for the team and always there for the boys and parents when need be.
Thank you.

Coach Ben Campbell and I will also take this chance to say our special thanks to our two very important members of our management team - Karen Campbell and Isabelle Pataki -Thank you very much girls

I look forward for the new season which i hope will be even better.
T H A N K Y O U and W E L L D O N E

God bless.
Francis Mwendo
The Team Manager (U8)

Ps;
New season training program to be advised in due cause. Best summer season to every one.

St Martins Sportif 6 vs. 0 Sundon Park Rangers Blues

St Martins vs. Sundon Park Rangers Blues (6 - 0) We Win Again!

GOAL    GOAL   GOAL

6 - 0

Goal Scorers

Luca (1)

Musau (2)
Ernest (3), (6)

Lathan (4)

Rio (5)

Another Great Win for St Martins!

It was a rainy morning and the lads were up for the game, within minutes Luca De Michele fired a shot to make it 1-0.  There were lots of slide tackles due to the pitch being very soggy and SPR Blues were playing very aggressively, but by half-time the score was 2-0.  Goals by Luca De Michele and Musau Mwendo.

Ernest Njoroge (Man of the Match)

In the second half the players were passing the ball and helping each other out really well.  Ernest Njoroge scored a good goal, giving St Martins great confidence where Lathan Ward scored an excellent goal after the build up and awareness of each player.  I have to say great defending from Kienan Malone, Musau Mwendo, Ernest Njoroge, Jason Fati and Thaibe Onje, making it difficult for the SPR Blues to get past our wall of defense. 

Excellent play from are smallest man on the pitch, Amari Paris-Chance and well done to Daylan Campbell, Brandon Rostagni and Rio Drew who scored the 5th goal.  St Martins ended the game 6-0 where the last goal from Ernest Njoroge deflected from the goal keeper.

GREAT JOB BOYS!

Man of the match goes to Ernest Njoroge.

I will like to also mention what a great game last week for Luca De Michele who scored 2 fantastic goals and was named man of the match. Well Done!

Coach Ben

The Sportif On Top Form! 7-2 Win!

Saturday 12th February 2011

GOAL       GOAL          GOAL

The Sportif On Top Form!

St Martins 7 vs. EB Lions Blue 2

           7     -    2

A nice morning for football, the boys was up for the game and St Martins started well but couldn't get the ball in the net. EB Lions had some good players and their keeper made it difficult for us to score, making super saves, but eventually Daylan Campbell got the opening goal, finishing at half-time with a hat-trick making the score 3-1 to St Martins.

Rio Drew

Brandon Rostagni

In the second half after having a good team talk with the players St Martins took over the game, passing and working as a team.  It wasn't long before Daylan Campbell scored another good goal followed by Musau Mwendo scoring a fantastic volley.  Ernest Njoroge added to that and Rio Drew scoring his first official goal, ending the game 7-2.

Daylan Campbell & Dad Ben Campbell

I would like to say, well done to both keepers on each side they were brave in their performance, Brandon Rostagni who got injured, but carried on playing and the EB Lions keeper who had to go to hospital for a split lip.

Excellent performance boys....we all enjoyed the game.

Player or the match: Daylan Campbell

Supporting Player:    Rio Drew & Brandon Rostagni

Coach Ben