Futsal
This year Loughborough and Hartpury will be flying the flag for the HE sector in the National Futsal finals in Swindon this year. This is a greet achievement and we wish them both very well.
Universities in the Non League pyramid
The season started for many back in July with pre season preparations for the season ahead. UWE have started well with their new partnership with Almondsbury FC in the Western League, Loughborough now in the Midland Alliance, Leeds Met in the North East Counties and Northumbrian in the Northern League have all got off to a solid start.
Player watch
It is great to see that our students are doing well in their respective club environments. The numbers of high quality players are increasing, along with the development of those that are currently playing league football. To highlight a few...Steve Davies (UWE Hartpury) is playing regularly in the Football Conference with Forest Green Rovers as is Toby Little (Brunel) who is playing for Hayes and Yeading. Ben Purkiss (York) who represented Great Britain this summer is consistently performing for York City under Martin Foyle.
We have as usual many players playing at the top level of the non league game and with 4 England C call ups from players who have come through the EU set up has been great reward for all involved.
Domestic Football
This year BUCs have moved the final now to 10th March as part of the Championships in Sheffield and john Warnock has been instrumental in helping getting Bramall Lane as a venue. This year well see University football's climax end in March for the first time in over 20 years.
Representative programme
The following email will highlight the exciting programme we are attempting to deliver for our better players this year.
Bryn and George and the Regional staff having been working really hard to get the trials etc organised and I would ask you all to ensure you and your local Universities support this process in our bid to give lads a chance to move through the programme.
