What an eventful year it has been and particular the first half of the season!!
Highlights have been : –
– after 12 years of planning and much hard work, our Long Lane Clubhouse is now up and running, with the pitches to be ready for next season
– being voted FA Community Club of the Year – top club nationally!!
– being voted Black Country Club of the Year – against clubs from every sport
– being voted Walsall Volunteer engaging Organisation of the Year – again against clubs from every sport
– hosting the FA Cup trophy in November
– starting the season with 45 teams and 2 academies, with over 700 players
– 5 teams top of the table and numerous in a top 3 position
– Our Men’s First Team in 7th position in West Midlands Regional League Division 1
– our Ladies First team top of the table in West Midlands Regional Ladies League Division 1 North
Plans for 2012 include: –
– a Formal Opening with a high profile guest – watch this space!
– another quality Annual Tournament planned for 16th and 17th June
– being involved in a number of events planned as the Olympic torch goes past Long Lane on June 30th
– completing plans for our next project – Harrisons Ground
– growing the number of teams
Anyone interested in joining the largest football club in Staffordshire, that continues to strive to be the best at all it does – please contact Keith on 07836202764