January 2011 News

LOST PROPERTY

There is now another large box full of lost property in the storage room in Brockwell Park, including football boots, jumpers and jackets. Some of the items are nearly brand new and if I had come home without similar items when I was a young boy, I doubt I’d be around today. Please check that your child/ward has not lost any item of clothing recently and contact me ASAP if you think any missing items might be with us.

Please ensure that any clothing worn by your child/ward when attending St. Matthew’s Project activities has their name on the label. We would strongly advise against any child or young person wearing or bringing expensive items – including phones – to activities, as we cannot be responsible for any loss or damage. 

Lee Dema 

07944 101 134

Edited: January 27th, 2011

The F.A Football Futures Programme

The St. Matthew’s Project has signed up to the FA’s new leadership and volunteering programme, Football Futures. The programme aims to provide young people aged 14-19 with opportunities to gain volunteering experience within schools, colleges and Charter Standard clubs. Participants are encouraged to gain experience across the six following themes:

  • Coaching & working with teams
  • Refereeing
  • Running events
  • Developing the game
  • Promoting the game
  • Respect

The programme is open to anyone interested in leadership and volunteering and you do not have to play football to enrol. Our first young leaders to sign up to the programme are Chloe McInerney and Megan Smith, two long-time members of our girls’ Saturday Club. Congratulations to them.

Edited: January 23rd, 2011

MEDIA TASTER DAY AT SOUTHBANK UNI

LOVE FILM? Fancy making your own?

Thanks to funding from Capital Radio’s Help A London Child charity we will be organising a media taster day at the LSBU.

If you’re creative and like film, social media, journalism, music or TV then we may just have something you’ll be interested in…

London South Bank University, in association with the St. Matthews project, is arranging a one-day workshop specifically created for you. This is a chance to meet new and interesting people and learn practical skills by trying things out for yourself! You’ll also get to take advantage of the university’s modern, high-quality facilities and experiment in a space where your creativity matters.

If you’re interested, please contact Lee asap on 07944 101 134. Places are limited to 15 people.

Edited: January 11th, 2011

U13s start New Year with a bang

8 January 2011

Venue: Tooting Bec

Providence House A 1 St. Matthew’s 4

After the Christmas break it was vital that we got 2011 off to a winning start and we did just that with a hard fought win against Providence House A. After going 1-0 up early on with some excellent play once again down the right and a great finish after Providence failed to clear a cross, we found it hard going in the middle of the park. Then a wind-assisted cross-cum-shot found its way into the back of our net to make it 1-1. During the second half we kept it tight at the back and after the wind died down it looked like there was only going to be one winner. After being caught offside a few times, we finally broke clear of the defence and with a cool finish we were 2-1 up. With ten minutes to go our superior fitness levels began to show and we added another two goals late on in the game for a deserved 4-1 victory. Well done boys. (Cliche check: 4)

James Alexander

Edited: January 8th, 2011

U12s find nothing over the Rainbow

8 January 2011

Venue: Brockwell Park

St. Matthew’s 0 Rainbow 3 / Rainbow 2 St. Matthew’s 0 (Double Banker)

League new boys, Rainbow, did not have a wasted trip from Hackney. Within the first ten minutes our aim was to concentrate on playing the ball behind the defensive line to put immediate pressure on the opposition, in the hope of defensive errors and the ball falling to our very quick and agile forwards. Unfortunately, we conceded the first goal but afterwards we began to play our usual football, constantly placing the opposition defence under pressure who, to their credit, held out strongly. Our finishing in front of goal let us down while the opposition managed to turn their few chances into goals. Overall, though, I’m pleased with the performance. We stuck to our game plan throughout, even when we were losing. So, all credit to the boys for not giving up and remaining smiling after the game. If we keep playing like this, it won’t be long till the goals do start flying in.

Ashley Bosah8 January 2011 Venue: Brockwell Park

St. Matthew’s 0 Rainbow 3 / Rainbow 2 St. Matthew’s 0 (Double Banker)

League new boys, Rainbow, did not have a wasted trip from Hackney. Within the first ten minutes our aim was to concentrate on playing the ball behind the defensive line to put immediate pressure on the opposition, in the hope of defensive errors and the ball falling to our very quick and agile forwards. Unfortunately, we conceded the first goal but afterwards we began to play our usual football, constantly placing the opposition defence under pressure who, to their credit, held out strongly. Our finishing in front of goal let us down while the opposition managed to turn their few chances into goals. Overall, though, I’m pleased with the performance. We stuck to our game plan throughout, even when we were losing. So, all credit to the boys for not giving up and remaining smiling after the game. If we keep playing like this, it won’t be long till the goals do start flying in.

Ashley Bosah

Edited: January 8th, 2011