England v Scotland, April
A solitary goal from Dominique Krief (Leeds Met) saw England narrowly defeat Scotland in a keenly contested game. The game has now cemented a new strong relationship between England and Scotland and the drive to move HE football forward. Huge thanks to Sheffield Unite for hosting the Scots, the game and officials.
England Universities programme 2008 - 2009
We are now drawing to the end of the season and looking to finish off with three demanding games. Firstly a squad of 16 is travelling to play Guernsey on 27th April with Graham Potter, Bryn Clark and Steve Sharman. We then play Wigan Athletic on 5th or 6th May and then are looking to finish off with a game against Fulham or Everton to be confirmed.
Domestic Football
The final between UWE Hartpury and Loughborough in the Men's programme and Leeds Met and Northumbria in the Women looks set to be a great day in London and a chance for some of us to all catch up.
World University Games 2009
When I have more information I will give it to you all. The first game is on 30th June in Belgrade v Mexico, The second is against home nation Serbia and the final group game is against Ghana.
BUCS Football Development Conference - 7th May, Anfield
This takes place on 7th May, please try and get yourselves along it will be a great opportunity for us to help BUCs review where things are at and catch up with what is going on at our institutions.
If you would like more information contact Matt Holdstock at BUCS.
National League Futsal
It is great to see that the three University teams are doing well in the National League. Bath and Hartpury are playing in the Midlands league and Loughborough are in the Northern League. It would be great to see one or more of these teams at the National Final in October this year!
Be great if other Universities considered getting into the National League.....
National Pyramid Football
It is with sadness we hear of Team Bath resignation from the Conference South. They have been the flagship for student football over the past 9 years in Non League football. To Andy Tilson (and predecessor Paul Tisdale) and the players we hope that you all recover from this sad news.
On a positive note Loughborough, Leeds Met and Northumbria are doing well and holding their own at Step 6 and providing an opportunity for players at their institutions to develop. Loughborough look in a strong position to win their league at Step 6 and get promoted to Step 5.
The League
Great to see all our players who have moved on doing well but there has to be a special mention to Paul Tisdale at Exeter City who has the chance of winning promotion to League 1 with his group of players. We wish him well for the rest of the season!
CPD - Brazil UK Football Development Course- Worcester University
Glynn Harding and Craig Williams over the past 4 years have worked really hard to create a partnership with the University of Sao Paulo and this year the 4 day conference is held at Worcester here in the UK. Great opportunity for us to get some new ideas, share knowledge and skills. If you would like further info please contact the Worcester Sport Office on 01905 855410 or sportsoffice@worc.ac.uk.
Tuesday 10 March 2009
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