3 seasons down and with over 100 members already on our books, we are certainly going from strength to strength and there aren’t many clubs out there who haven’t heard of the mighty Colts!
The Red and Black Army is marching on strong and I am proud to see us developing strongly not only on the pitch, but off of it too.
One of the things I have always wanted from this club was for us to never stand still, as once you do you are in effect going backwards.
This is what has happened to a number of the other local clubs in this area and it has taken for a club like ours to come along to invigorate the others and shock them into life.
This is something that I am really proud to have done as it will improve the overall level of football in Lancing and this would never have been possible without the amazing committee that I have behind me doing all of the hard work day in day out. Chip, Becki, Paul, Dan and Tash to name a few…You are all super stars. Thank you.
Whilst tonight is meant to be all about the players and their achievements over the season, I also want to make this evening an evening of appreciation for our managers and coaches. We are blessed in this club to have some of the most dedicated, ambitious and committed managers and coaches that I have ever seen at youth football level.
These guys are all “super heroes” in my eyes. Thank you, guys, you are a credit to this club, and I am personally very proud to have you on board and I will continue to support all of you 100% as the seasons go by. I know that all of the players worship the ground you walk on and look up to you more than you’d ever realise. Never forget that, as in the players you coach and manage you will have friends for life.
Personally, for me, the cornerstone of youth football is about 3 things….1) family 2) friendships and 3) getting to know the people and families who live close to you in the local area. There will be the odd superstar who will go all the way and become a top player (we are already developing a few!), but the majority of the players that are with us will go on to play local football at varying levels, with and against their mates.
I know that the vast majority of my good friends are people that I have played football with and against and good few of them will be here tonight celebrating their child’s success, just like I will be doing with my son Noah.
Football is a game that gives you the greatest memories, the greatest heartache and also the greatest friends you can ever wish for, therefore I want you all to have a cracking night tonight, enjoy the presentations and please stay behind for the after party which is guaranteed to be fun for the adults and children as well! We are a family club and we want everyone to have a great time tonight therefor let your hair down, have fun and celebrate an amazing season for all of our teams.
Chairman – Lancing United Colts FC