Maidenbower Colts FC

Today our U15s entered two teams into the Roffey Robins Tournament.

The yellow team won the final on penalties and the red team went all the way to the semi finals 🙌🏆

Well done C**ts. Fantastic effort from all.

Team & Girls Section Sponsor: DNA Ltd

Well done to our U11 Black Team on winning their age group at todays Roffey Robins tournament.

A great effort form all the Players! 🏆 👏🏻

Team Sponsor: Millbrook installations

Great tournament at Roffey Robins for our U8 Red Team this morning.

Superb effort from the team against some strong teams.

Narrowly missing out on a place in the final but all players still happy to get a participation medal!

Well done colts!

🌟 CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT- MENS FOOTBALL 🌟

As the club are busy preparing for the 24/25 season, we have very exciting news.

Last season we established our first ever girls teams and also built a thriving, and England Football accredited, Pan Disability Football Section.

Well, we don’t like to stand still, and have been striving to develop clear pathways for our players.

🌟 We are proud to announce that we will be launching our first ever Men’s team for the 24/25 Season. 🌟

The team is established and already training under Coach and Manager Lee.

We are now looking for sponsorship for the team so we can provide them with both a home and away kit, matching the rest of the club. And, in true C**ts fashion, we’re approaching it in a slightly different way whilst working in partnership with SHOT.

We are looking for a number of local businesses to support this initiative through a range of sponsorship or pledge packages of varying financial amounts

Please see the link below or get in touch for more details.

And…..spread the word by sharing this post!

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/maidenbower-colts-fc---mens-team-formation

Maidenbower C**ts FC - Mens Team Formation We are looking for Crawley based companies to support our newly formed Maidenbower C**ts FC Mens football team.

During , we are delighted to congratulate our Girls Football Lead, Coach Karen, on her worthy nomination for the Lioness Award in the England Football Grassroots Football Awards 24.

Coach Karen joined us at the start of last season, along with her then U12 girls squad. This was to be our first ever all girls squad at the club. Soon joined by Coach Anthony and the then U14 girls squad, Karen quickly took on the responsibility of growing our all-new girls section. Going into the 24/25 Season our club’s girls section celebrates its first anniversary and will now comprise of 4 all girls squads at U12, U13, U15 and U16.

Karen is relentless, dedicated and so passionate about growing and improving the opportunities for females in the game, as Players, Coach or official. Now as the club’s Girls Football League and as an active member of the clubs Committee, Karen has had a big impact on our club both on and off the pitch. Karen is an excellent ambassador for the club and for the female grassroots game.

She has some of exciting and ambitious plans in mind for the coming season - so watch this space!

Good luck, Karen. We’re all very proud of you.



Sussex County FA
Sussex County Women and Girls' Football League
DNA Ltd
Her Game Too
Grassroots Football UK

With their first season as C**ts now complete, our U12 girls have set themselves a new challenge for the summer.

In July they will be taking part in the Cancer Research UK Pretty Muddy Kids Run which will see them climbing, slipping and sliding along an extremely muddy 5km obstacle course!

With 1 in 2 people being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, the girls are determined to raise as much money as possible for this amazing charity and have set up their very own team sponsorship page.

If you can spare anything to help a great cause visit the LINK IN OUR BIO ⬆️

With their first season as C**ts now complete, our U12 girls have set themselves a new challenge for the summer.

In July they will be taking part in the Cancer Research UK Pretty Muddy Kids Run which will see them climbing, slipping and sliding along an extremely muddy 5km obstacle course!

With 1 in 2 people being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, the girls are determined to raise as much money as possible for this amazing charity and have set up their very own team sponsorship page.

If you can spare anything to help a great cause visit

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/maidenbower-colts-u12

Maidenbower C**ts U12 After a busy season, Maidenbower C**ts U12 girls are in training to take part in this year’s Pretty Muddy Kids run for Cancer Research UK With 1 in 2 people being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, we hope we can help to make a difference and are asking people to help us by making a donation...

🌟 Celebrating Volunteers Week! 🌟

It is national Volunteers Week and we want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible volunteers who make our grassroots youth football club what it is. Without them, all that we do would be impossible.

Our dedicated volunteer Coaches pour countless hours and boundless energy into guiding our young C**ts, instilling not only the skills of the game but also the values of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Their unwavering commitment and passion are the backbone of our club, creating a positive and nurturing environment where our players can grow and shine.

We also want to recognise our hardworking volunteer Committee Members. Their year-round, non-stop, behind-the-scenes efforts keep everything running smoothly, ensuring our club operates seamlessly.

To all of our volunteers, thank you for your time and your relentless dedication. Your impact goes beyond the field, shaping the future of these young C**ts in profound ways. We are all deeply grateful for everything you do!

Our current U11 Boys/Mixed age group are actively recruiting as they prepare for next season as U12s.

Training is held each week on Thursdays, with league games played on Sundays in the Mid Sussex Youth Football League.

If your Son or Daughter is currently in School Year 6 and is looking for a new team for the upcoming season please get in touch.

For more information, and to arrange a trial session, please drop a message via this page, or email [email protected]

Our U12 Girls Team Coaches, Cat and Claire, had a great evening representing Maidenbower C**ts FC at the Her Game Too 3rd birthday celebrations in London.

Coach Cat said:

“It was a fantastic event. Reading all the incredible things the campaign has accomplished in a short space of time and hearing testimony of those paving the way for young women was inspiring.”

Maidenbower C**ts FC are a Her Game Too Partner Club.

We are thrilled to announce that for the fourth year running, and as a past winner of this category, Maidenbower C**ts FC has been nominated in the England Football Grassroots Football Awards, in the prestigious category of Club of the Year!

This recognition is incredibly rewarding and a testament to the tremendous growth, development and diversification our youth football club has achieved.

This would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated volunteer Coaches and Committee, and the unwavering commitment of our players, parents, guardians, sponsors, and partners.

Your support and enthusiasm have been the backbone of our success.

Together, we are continually striving for betterment, to provide the best grassroots experience possible and to be recognised as an exemplar youth football club - creating lasting memories, friendships and experiences along the way for all involved.

Thank you for being an essential part of the Maidenbower C**ts FC family!

🔴 ⚫️ U8 Red Team
@ Crystal Palace FC Academy 🔴 🔵

As part of our programme of fixtures with Crystal Palace FC, this evening our U8 Red Team were very lucky to visit the clubs Academy for their game.

Coach Tom said:

“Unreal experience for the players, coaches and parents at Crystal Palace’s Academy

Very proud of the players the way they played and represented C**ts, in the right way.

Very welcoming Crystal Palace team and coaches.

We loved every minute of it.

Thanks to the club for sorting this unforgettable experience.”

Next week our U14 Boys and U12 Girls get their chance to go head to head with their CPFC peers.

A couple of pictures from our U8 Red Team and U7 Black Tram at last weekends Sussex Sixes Tournament in Uckfield.

As our two current U12 Boys/Mixed teams transition to 11-aside next season, we are looking to add additional Players to both.

If your Son or Daughter is currently in School Year 7 please get in touch.

For more information, and to arrange a trial session, please drop a message via this page, or email [email protected]

This evening our secondary school aged C**ts had the opportunity to take part in our second Careers in Football Workshop, facilitated by Rob and his brilliant team at Albion in the Community, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.

During the session we discussed the different types of jobs available within the football ecosystem, other than ‘Footballer’, and the skills and experience needed for those. There are over 1,000 different jobs at Brighton and Hove Albion - something for everyone.

We also talked about the importance of the skills and experiences gained in grassroots football such as communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, resilience, leadership, tenacity, adaptability and so many more. As employers look more and more towards skills over qualifications - the experiences gained as C**ts will already stand them in good stead.

Rob’s team kindly shared their lived experiences of finding a new path in the football industry when the dream of turning pro didn’t work out for them. Such valuable lessons for our young C**ts.

A huge thanks to Rob, Niamh, Hayley, Tom and Sammy for giving up their time to talk with us, and thank you to the C**ts who joined the workshop.

We are the only grassroots youth football club that provides this type of session, and the incredible insight it gives, outside of the normal school
setting, through our relationships with clubs such as Brighton & Hove Albion.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Sussex County FA
Albion in the Community

Our U7s Red Team came a very respectable 4th at the Horley Town FC Youth Tournament yesterday.

Coach Brian said:

“Very proud of the team effort and the team bond that both the players and the parents have. I’m proud to hear of the very complimentary reviews and feedback from other coaches on our players performances and actions on the pitch. A very well organised and excellent tournament experience for the team.”

Huge congratulations to our newly established U15 girls who today won the U16 girls tournament at the Uckfield Sussex Sixes.

The girls drew all their group games, won the semi final 1-0 against Pevensey & Westham (who are the Sussex Premier Division U16 champions) and then went on to beat Worthing Utd on penalties in the final. The girls only let in one goal throughout the whole tournament and the winning penalty was taken by our GK Maddy. Team today was Maddy (GK), Jess (C), Heidi, Aimee, Tish, Molly, Immy & Sara.

To arrange a trial with this team for the 24/25 (U16) season, please email: [email protected]



Sussex County Women and Girls' Football League

In preparation for next season, as U18s, our highly successful U17 team are looking to add strength and depth with the addition of a small number of Players.

For a Player with league football experience, this is a great opportunity to join a well established, well
organised and very capable squad.

To join a training session on a trial basis, please get in touch via Messenger, or via email to [email protected]

🔴⚫️ Away to Crystal Palace 🔵 🔴

In the first of a series of planned games for C**ts, this evening our U11 White Team travelled away to Crystal Palace.

Coach Lee said:

“C**ts took the opportunity provided by the club to play a Crystal Palace U11 team tonight in amazing sunny conditions. The game started off as a tense tight affair on a quick 3G pitch. Both teams fashioned early chances but opportunities were not taken. Midway through the first half saw some individual skill unlock the deadlock with C**ts quickly 2 down. The boys heads didn't drop and they regrouped and hit back themselves before half time with a quickfire two goals from Harry.

The boys were buzzing during half time and started to believe they could win the game. The early stages in second half C**ts dominated and with 10 mins to go had raced into a the lead with 2 goals from Grady. The last 10 mins saw some resolute defending and great saves as the opposition came on strong.

All in all a great opportunity and experience for the boys and one they throughly enjoyed.

Well done C**ts”

Team Sponsor: Millbrook installations

Throughout May our U8s, U12 Girls, U14 Boys and U14 Girls will all get the opportunity to play in fixtures against Crystal Palace. 🦅 🔵 🔴

Our U7s attended their first tournament of the season yesterday, at Broadbridge Heath FC. With the U7 Red Team reaching the Semi Final!

Coach Brian said:

“What an experience today has been for our team. All of the players played so well committed and motivated for all games.

I want thank all the parents for their fantastic support to our team and really great team community we have built together.

Our first tournament experience was thrilling and so exciting. Everyone of the boys gave it their all in unfamiliar surroundings and playing against mostly unknown teams with strong level of play.

Lots of match time. I hope all the players felt they all got enough opportunity to play in all of the games.

The results don't not really matter its the fun, enjoyment experience and learning as the boys continue to progress. However from the results it a measure of how well the team are progressing and developing along their football journey having fun, enjoying it along the way.

I want to congratulate the Black team also on there efforts today they were down a few players. However they played very well. Plus to other other C**ts teams from other age groups boys & girls and teams we wish them luck today and tomorrow.”

A great afternoon of football for our U12 girls at the Broadbridge Heath FC tournament yesterday.

With so many players eager to get involved, Maidenbower C**ts FC were able to field two teams which meant even more supporters cheering them on!

Coach Cat said:

“The girls worked incredibly hard throughout the afternoon and showed, yet again, how much they have improved this season with some great communication, determined defending and some impressive attacking play.

“We are so lucky to have such a great group of girls and we couldn't be prouder of them all!!”

‼️Saka got away lightly with this injury. It could have been a lot worse for him.

💯As a youth football club, safety is a key consideration. Our Club Policy on this, and the Laws of the Game, state that shin guards/pads are a compulsory piece of equipment.

❌ Please do not send your child to training, games or tournaments without shin pads or wearing mini/micro shin pads.

⚠️No shin pads (mini/micro shin pads count as wearing no shin pads) 🟰 no participation.



Sussex County FA

We’re looking for girls currently in school years 5 and 6 to join our new U12 girls team for the 24/25 season, playing in the Sussex County Women and Girls' Football League

Our exciting and growing girls section will comprise of U12, U13, U15 and U16 squads next season.

For more information please contact our Girls Football Lead, Coach Karen, at:

[email protected]

Girls section sponsors: DNA Ltd

🏆 Crawley Youth Football League Cup Final Weekend 🏆

On Sunday, our U7 Black Team, U8 Red Team and U8 Black Team showcased their talent in the Crawley Youth Football League Cup Finals.

Although the final results didn't swing in their favour, the determination, tenacity, resilience, and skill exhibited were super impressive. Each C**t poured their heart into the game, playing not only for themselves but also their teammates right the way to the final whistle.

It's astonishing to witness the progress of our U7 and U8 teams this season. They persisted, never faltered, and despite the outcome, their sportsmanship at the end was commendable, showing maturity surpassing their young years. A huge testament to the dedication of their coaching teams.

Reaching a final is an incredible achievement in its self and they should all be incredibly proud of themselves. The lessons learned from this experience will serve them well next season.

A special mention to our U7 Red Team who unfortunately met the U7 Black Team in the semi-finals, missing out on representing the club in the finals themselves. That said, it was great to see so many of them on Sunday supporting and cheering on their fellow C**ts in the Black Team - well done.

MATCH REPORT- Maidenbower C**ts U12 White Team

🗓️ 28/04/24
🆚 TD Shipley
🏟️ Maidenbower Junior School
⏱️ 1-1
⭐️ Iris

Coach Karen said:

“We’ve loved watching the team grow in confidence this season and our last match of the season showed again just how far they’ve come.

“The girls created some great chances, worked hard to keep possession and were solid in defence.

“We’re so proud of the team and can’t wait to see how much further they can go next season.”

Team Sponsor: DNA Ltd

CUP SEMI FINAL - Maidenbower C**ts FC U8 Black Team

Coach Harry said:

“Fantastic performance from the boys today as they progress to the final next Sunday.

Bit of a nervous start from the boys in the 1st half as there were chance from both teams having hit the post and some good shooting and good saves.

C**ts confident grew throughout the game and they showed such great determination as the pressed on.

The boys were so happy and excited. Coach Paul and I are so proud of all they’ve achieved this season and are looking forward for the final next week.

Well done boys! Let’s get the job done next Sunday

Proud to be COLTS!”

Team Sponsor: The Real Pizza Company Copthorne

CUP SEMI FINAL - Maidenbower C**ts FC U8 RED Team

Coach Tom said:

“Semi Final of the cup 🏆, a superb TEAM effort with every single player contributing to the brilliant performance.

It was a hard fought match with the opponent extremely strong.

The team looked solid, some really well taken goals which were credit to the hard work rate of all players. 3 different scorers which summed up the team effort.

Unbelievably proud of each and every player and the attitude shown, playing fun, honest, hard working football with passion and integrity.

Well done colts 👍🏻🔴⚫️🏆

Omnino”

Team Sponsors: Wickhams Brown - Case Makers

🏆 Crawley Youth League U7 Semi Final 🏆

Our U7 Red and Black Teams met in their league cup semi final this morning.

A no-quarter-given yet very respectful and sporting match ensued with the scores even at full time, taking this intra-club battle to nail biting penalties.

The Black Team clinched the win by a single penalty despite the valiant efforts of the Red Team.

With great sportsmanship from every single one the young Players and fantastic support from parents and guardians, our Coaches couldn’t be any prouder.

Both C**ts U7 teams have had a superb first season and have grown and developed so well.

To top off the day, both teams met at Creams for a semi final treat.

Well done to all involved. Very proud to be C**ts.

It was a great night for some of our U12 girls who were given the chance to watch Brighton and Hove Albion women play at the Amex, thanks to the generosity of sponsors American Express.

Not quite the scoreline they were hoping for, but an amazing opportunity to watch professional women’s football up close and be inspired!



Brighton & Hove Albion FC