Jeanfield Swifts review of the season.

Jun 10 2011 by Stephen Lowson, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

Luncarty

LUNCARTY U16s will be holding trials for boys born 1996 at Langlands Park on Thursday evenings, from 6.15–7.15pm. Contact Mark on 07887801965 or Ian 07931301488.

AFTER struggling with small squad sizes for the past two seasons, Luncarty and Scone Thistle shall be merging next season.

Open trials for players born 1997/98, will be held this Sunday, at 10.30am–noon, at Langlands Park, Luncarty.

Contact Colin Goodison on 07757154884 or Bill Robertson 07958314605.

Scone Thistle

SCONE Thistle Community Football Club will be fielding teams at girls U12, U13, U14 level and boys U11, U12, U13, U14 level next season. The club is looking for a manager to take last year’s under-14 boys team on to U15 level next season. Contact Graham Campbell, tel 07745412200.

Letham

LETHAM U12 tangerines (sponsored by John Gillespie): The last game of the season took place at Seven Acres against the Whites. In the first half the Whites took advantage of the slight breeze and the slope to go into a two goal advantage. After the break the Tangerines pulled a goal back but were unable to force an equaliser.

Letham U12 whites (John B Tainsh): With pitch markings at Goodlyburn non-existent the derby game was switched to Seven Acres. The team adapted very well to the big pitch and full sized goals and scored two excellent goals in the first half. After the break the Tangerines pressed hard and did score a fine goal. With the defence well marshalled they denied the Tangerine forwards many further scoring chances and ran out deserved but narrow winners to claim bragging rights for a few months. No training tomorrow. Game on Sunday at Seven Acres against the parents. Meet 10.15am.

Letham U11 tangerines (Glenalmond): The good run came to an end on Sunday when they were defeated by Rosyth United. This Sunday they have again formidable opposition when they face Blue Brazil. Sandy will advise arrangements for Pitreavie.

Letham U11 whites (Johnston Carmichael): Scone provided stern opposition at the start of the game. As the game progressed the team started to dominate and their good play was rewarded with some fine goals. Credit to the opposition goalkeeper who made some exceptional saves. On Sunday at home to Luncarty. This game will take place at Seven Acres.

Letham U10T (New Today): The scheduled game against Luncarty was played earlier in the week and the team recorded a narrow victory. On Sunday away to Pitfour. Ian will advise arrangements.

Letham U10W (RGW): The scheduled game was postponed as both main coaches were sitting their coaching badges. On Monday, the team played their club mates from the sky blues and showed all their experience of playing together. On Sunday the game against Luncarty has been postponed.

Letham U9 Tangerines (Flonix IT): The young team fought bravely against the good Blairgowrie side. This Sunday at home to Jeanfield Swifts Black.

Letham U9 Sky Blues: Last Monday the team played their first ever game at Seven Acres when they played the White team. In a comparative tight game the more experienced Whites had the upper hand.

Letham Girls U11 (Scottish Hydro Electric): The team dominated their away game against Glenrothes Strollers but alas some defensive fragilities meant they lost by the odd goal in five. Tomorrow they have a local derby at Seven Acres with Jeanfield Swifts. Meet clubhouse at 9.45am.

Letham Girls U13 (The Mortgage Blogger.co.uk ): The girls playing their first match of the season got a fiery baptism from visiting Lomond Colts and lost heavily. Tomorrow they travel to play Dunfermline. Brian will advise travel arrangements for game that kicks off at 10.30am.

Letham Girls U15 (Maximans): The team cruised to an emphatic victory last week against Lomond Colts at Seven Acres. No game tomorrow as players attending Regional Camp at Stirling

Tots Soccer School (China, China): Coaching sessions for boys and girls in P1 and P2 born 2004–05 continues on Wednesdays, at Seven Acres, at 4pm, with Steve.

Letham Footstar's Soccer School (China, China): Please note that sessions for boys and girls in P3 born 2003 takes place at Seven Acres at noon with Robbie on Saturdays.

Letham Footstar's Soccer School for girls only in P5 and P6 born 2000-01 takes place on Monday night at Seven Acres from 6–7pm. Ask for Fiona.

Letham Footstar's Soccer School for girls only in P7 born 1998-99 takes place at Seven Acres on Friday evening from 6–7pm. Ask for Brian

Annual Gala Day This successful event will take place on Sunday, June 19, at Seven Acres Park, starting at 12.30pm. Community organisations wishing to have a stall should contact Ian Elrick, tel 07973431072.

Tangerine Club: After a gap of 40 years the club has resurrected the Tangerine Club (200 type club) and will be officially launched at the Gala Day on Sunday June 19. It is anticipated that the first draw will be in September. Applications for membership can be obtained from club web site www.lethamfc.com or e-mail promoter@lethamfc.com

Boys and girls born 2002 are welcome to play a trial for Letham by attending Seven Acres Park, Newhouse Road on Wednesday evening between 6–7pm. Ask for Mike Inglis. Contact number 07919303259. Advisable to wear boots and bring a drink.

Boys born 1998 are welcome to play a trial for Letham by attending Seven Acres Park, Newhouse Road on Saturday, from 10am. Ask for Kevin. Contact number 07956066015.

Girls only born 1998/99 are welcome to attend training at Seven Acres Park, Newhouse Road on Friday's from 6pm. Ask for Brian on the contact number 07770 646166

Boys born 1995 are welcome to play a trial for Letham by attending the football pitch at the Viewpoint, Western Edge on Wednesday from 5–6.30pm.

Ask for Dougie on the contact number 07708 918911.

Boys born 1992 are welcome to attend trials being held at Seven Acres Park on Sunday, June 26, at 1pm. Ask for George on 07512 425078 or Mark 07765 437221.

Pitfour

(RKM Joinery)

2004 – New team will be forming and training will be starting soon, for further information contact Fraser (see below).

U8s Gold 2003 (Horn Milk Bar): 4 x 4 Festival North Inch, Sunday, meet 9.45am. Outdoor training St Madoes, Wednesday.

U8s Black 2003 (Ian Duff Decorator): 4 x 4 Festival North Inch, Sunday, meet 9.45am. Outdoor training St Madoes, Wednesday.

U9s 2002 (Andrew Gallacher Electrical): Sunday – Home v Blairgowrie Details from coaches Outdoor training St Madoes, Wednesday.

U10's 2001 (Brown & Tawse): Sunday –Home V Letham Tangerines Details from coaches. Outdoor training St Madoes, Wednesday.

U10 Girls 2001: Training & Trials on Wednesday, June 15, 6pm.

U11s 2000 (Glendoick Garden Centre and Hainey & Stronach): Sunday – Away V Brechin City Details from coaches. Training Wednesday at St Madoes. Players urgently required including Goalkeeper.

U15s 1996 (RKM Joinery): Tournament at Hercules Den, Arbroath meet 9.30am for 10am start.

Trials for players born 2002 and girls Wednesday, June 15, 6pm St Madoes playing fields, fun day and players prize giving, Saturday, June 18, 1pm, all welcome.

For further information or any enquiries, contact Fraser: telephone 01738 860408; mobile 07711041369; website: www.pitfourfc.co.uk

Jeanfield Swifts

JEANFIELD Swifts U17s finished their long season on Sunday at Crossgate’s Humbug Park in the final of the spring cup.

The Swifts won in extra time, 4 - 2, thanks to goals from Sam Grieve, two from Ryan Bissett, and Cammy Grant.

This is reward for a hard season which up to Christmas, saw them sitting at the top of the league, still in the last 16 of the Scottish cup and the semi final of the Fife cup.

Unfortunately the long winter lay off did not help the team as they struggled to find their form in the second part of the season.

Three players managed to make their debuts at junior level and the feedback from the juniors was that there will be more game time next season.

The Swifts U14S have had a tremendous season. They clinched their League in the last game of the season and won the Bill Pennycook Trophy at Foxhall Park 3 - 0.

The boys also reached the final of the Ken Drummond cup but were unlucky to lose out on penalties. They reached the semi final of the David Seaton cup but also narrowly lost out, 2 - 1.

This team has been running for three seasons and has made great improvements every season. This successful season has reaped the rewards off the park as well as on it, with seven players being asked to attend trials with three Professional clubs.

Jeanfield Swifts U12S have just completed their first season at 11 a-side.

The team has competed well and shown great spirit and sportsmanship because for a long time throughout the season this team were unbeaten.

The team has also secured a further two coaches which will help this team in their first competitive year next season

Jeanfield Swifts Soccer School is up and running again every Saturday morning from 10.30am to 11.30am for six to seven year olds.

Because of the clubs strict policy on coaches per child, only a limited number of players can be catered for. Unfortunately because this school has become so popular it is now almost running at capacity and there are only a few places left.

Contact Bob on 07862 725223 or through the website www.jeanfieldswiftsyouth.co.uk .

Fair City

PLAYERS born in 1996 are invited to attend a trial for the club. This will be held on Sunday. Meet at Huntingtower Park next to Ruthvenfield school at 11am.