9th May
2002
GEORGE WALKER MEMORIAL
TROPHY
St Albans City Youth Under 12's South and Cassiobury
Rangers
Played in the memory of former Club President Mr George Walker the trophy
that bears his name was played for at Clarence Park tonight between St Albans
City Youth Under 12's South and Cassiobury Rangers In what was a cracking
game by both sides City Youth came out the winners by three goals to one.
A full match report will appear on the site over the weekend.
8th May
2002
MIDWEEK YOUTH TEAM LIFT THE LEAGUE
CUP
Tonight the Midweek Youth team listed the Allied Counties League Cup after
a 3-1 victory over Thatcham. Scoring the goals for the Saints were
Craig Mackail-Smith and Jake Attwood (2). A full report from Terry
Edwards will appear on the Web Site over the weekend.
5th May
2002
Under 18's South
Lift the Herts County
Cup
The St. Albans City Youth F.C. Under 18's South team today became Hertfordshire
F.A. County Cup Champions following a thrilling penalty shootout victory
over Cheshunt Sports at the County Ground Letchworth.
The game finished 3-3 after extra time with the Saints winning 3-0 on spot
kicks with the Saints Keeper Peter Hanson saving everyone of Cheshunts penalties.
A full match report will follow.
23rd April 2002
Presentation Evening 31st May
2002
The date for this years presentation evening is fast approaching, Tickets
will be available for collection at the Chittenden Trophy match at Clarence
Park on 7th May.
Can all managers please send me their team pen pictures and photos as quickly
as possible please in order that I can get the draft programme to the printers.
you can e-mail the photos and pen pictures to
chairman@cityyouthfc.com.
Many thanks
Mervyn Morgan
23rd April 2002
End of Season Games at Clarence Park
St Albans City have kindly given us the use of Clarence Park for two games
w/c 6th May.
7th May Kick Off 7.30 pm
Chittenden Trophy
Sponsored by Steve Chittenden of Chittenden Autos
St Albans City Youth Under 15's East v Harvesters Under 15's
Following up on Thursday 9th May is a new trophy dedicated to George Walker,
City Youth President who sadly passed away last year.
9th May Kick Off 7.30 pm
George Walker Memorial Trophy
St Albans City Youth Under 12's South v opponents TBC
All welcome
8th April 2002
Cambridge Blue for Chris Fairbairn
Former St Albans City Youth F.C. Player and Beaumont School student, Chris
Fairbairn played for Cambridge University in the recent Varsity match against
Oxford, played at QPR's Loftus Road.
Chris, who made over 100 appearences for City Youth is the first City Youth
player to gain his Blue.
6th April 2002
Easter Tour Match Reports and Results are now available
follow this link
Holland
Tour Reports or go to Match Reports from the main menu then click
Euro Reports
5th April 2002
Following the latest meeting with Highfield Trust an update on the Base Project
will be posted on the News page shortly.
17th February 2002
Managers Info - 6 A Side Tournament Dates 2002
Click here
6
A Side dates for the list of available end of season tournaments.
17th February 2002
ST ALBANS CITY YOUTH F.C.
OFFICIAL EASTER TOUR
There are teams and players taking part in the Easter Tour this year for
whom this will be a first experience. It would be useful to have a meeting
at which more information about the event can be made available and questions
can be answered.
This will be held on Sunday 24th February at 7.30 p.m. at the 4th St Albans
Scouts Headquarters in Riverside Road. All players taking part in the tour,
parents and interested parties are welcome.
lan Woods, Secretary, St Albans City Youth F C
11th February 2002
City Youth Pledges its Support
Following the news that Mr John Gibson has taken control of St Albans City
Football Club and they can now resume its League fixtures, St Albans City
Youth Football Club have issued the following statement:
The news that the Senior Club has been saved is excellent for everyone involved
with the club and the City as a whole. The uncertainty regarding the future
of the Senior Club during the past season can now, hopefully, be consigned
to the history books and the business of running a successful football team
with strong links to the community can now resume.
The link and association between City Youth and the Senior Club has been,
in recent seasons, limited to our management of the successful Midweek Youth
Set-up. However the main aim must now be to strengthen the link for both
the good of the Senior Club and City Youth. The Management Committee of St
Albans City Youth Football Club wishes the new owners every success and looks
forward to working with them in the future.
Good Luck
Mervyn Morgan Chairman
St Albans City Youth Football Club
10th January 2002
CLUB PRESIDENT
St Albans City Youth Football Club today announced that Councillor Malcolm
MacMillan is to become the Clubs new President. Cllr MacMillan said
that it was a great honour to follow in the footsteps of George Walker, the
previous Club President . A spokesman for St Albans City Youth said that
Cllr MacMillan has been a supporter of both the senior club and St Albans
City Youth for many years and becoming President of City Youth is also
a recognition of the good work he has done for Youth activities in St Albans.
7th January 2002
The Objective of St Albans City Youth F.C.
Following the January Management meeting the issue of the seeding of players
and teams was discussed at great length. The club has held a policy
that teams, as the years progress, tend to reduce in number at the mid range
age groups (14's/15's) and form into stronger units. This policy will
remain. The overall objective is that the younger players should enjoy
their football without being subjected to the excessive pressure of the win
at all cost attitude. As we have shown over the past 30 years this policy
works.
The objective of St. Albans City Youth Football Club is to provide,
were resources allow, organised football for the Youth of St Albans
and the surrounding area, regardless of individual players abilities.
11th December 2001
Mr George Walker - A TRIBUTE
George Walker, one of the most influential and charismatic figures of
Hertfordshire Football sadly passed away on Thursday 6th December 2001 in
Hemel Hemstead Hospital.
Born in St. Albans, George was himself a very good footballer playing for
local teams within the area. During the Second World War George's first
job was at de Havillands Aerodrome in Hatfield. Towards the end of
the War he was then called up for his National Service, firstly in the Royal
Airforce before being transferred to the Army and ended up serving in India.
On his return to Civvy Street love soon blossomed and he married Joyce, a
union that was to last over 50 years. George and Joyce both shared a number
of interests, none more so than football, George playing and Joyce watching.
George was heavily involved in the very successful Marconi side of the Sixties's,
from managing the team to organising the social side of the club.
As the years progressed George then became involved with what turned out
to be his second great love, St Albans City Youth Football Club. This involvement
stemmed from his Son Stuart playing for one of the Youth teams of the club,
which quickly drew George into the organisation side and eventually Chairman.
George's tenure as Chairman of City Youth spanned over Eighteen years, during
which the Club grew from a handful of teams to, at his retirement as Chairman
in 1997, 16 teams. George then became President of City Youth, a position
he was extremely proud to hold. George's involvement in football was recognised
by the Football Association in the Nineties when they made him an Honouree
Life Member, further recognition also came from his beloved St. Albans City
Football Club when they awarded him their highest honour by making him a
Life Member.
Tributes have been received from all quarters of the footballing world, all
of which highlight the legacy of lifelong achievement George has left behind.
The Current Chairman of St Albans City Youth F.C. Mervyn Morgan, who succeeded
George in 1997 said we have not only lost a great man but also friend and
mentor.
George leaves a widow, Joyce, Son Stuart and Daughter Lynette.
The funeral will take place at 11.00am Friday 21st December 2001, Service
at St. Peters Church St. Albans followed by a Burial Service at Hatfield
Road Cemetery, St. Albans. Arrangements being handled by Phillips Funeral
Directors, Floral Tributes welcome.
Mervyn Morgan Chairman St Albans City Youth F.C.
7th December 2001
Mr George Walker
We regret to announce that the Clubs President, George Walker, died on Thursday
6th December. Our thoughts are with Joyce, Stuart and Lynette and their families
at this time. The club will post details of the funeral arrangements
on the web site when they are known.
It would be appreciated if all managers could arrange with their opponents
and referee on Sunday (9th December) for a period of silence before their
game as a mark of respect.
George we will miss you. God Bless.
3rd December 2001
Charity Registration
City Youth have received conformation from the Charity Commission that its
application to become a registered charity has been accepted. This
is great news for St Albans City Youth F.C. and is another building block
in securing a long term future for the club.
28th November 2001
FA Presentation
The Chairman of St Albans City Youth Football Club was invited to give a
presentation at the Herts FA last night to other Youth Football Clubs in
Hertfordshire. The Presentation covered the benifits of becoming a
Charter Standard Club.
9th November 2001
City Youth Race Night Saturday 11th November
2001
Come along to the St Albans City Youth F.C. Race Nights at the Club House
Clarence Park Saturday evening, A great night out for all the family.
Please support the event as this is one of the clubs main fundraising evenings.
8th November 2001
Revised Club Constitution adapted at Special General Meeting on Sunday 4th
November. The club is pleased to announce that its revised club constitution
was adopted at the recent SGM. This will enable the club to progress
with its applicatiuon for registered charity status. Click on Meetings
and Reports to read the new Constitution and the minutes of the SGM and latest
managers meeting reports.
7th November 2001
Midweek Youth draw 2 - 2 with Hayes in the Allied Counties Midweek Youth
league, full report available at the weekend.
21th October 2001
Special General Meeting
Notice is given for a Special General Meeting to be called for Sunday 4th
November 2001. There will be one agenda item:
Revised Club Constitution to bring it in line with the requirements
of the Charity Commission.
The Charity Commission have given the go-ahead for St Albans City Youth
F.C. to become registered as a Charity subject to some changes to the clubs
constitution.
This is great news for the club and will not only be invaluable as we
progress the Base Project over the next month or so, but also helps to secure
the overall future of the club.
16th October 2001
THE PAUL McHUGH TROPHY 2001
The Annual Paul McHugh Trophy Charity Football Match between the Under 12
sides from St. Albans City Youth F.C. and Harpenden Colts will take place
on :
Thursday 25th October
at Clarence Park, St. Albans. Kick Off 7.30.
The match, in memory of former City Youth and Harpenden Player Paul McHugh,
has been played between the two sides for the past 18 years. Every year the
match helps to raise funds for local good causes. This year the match will
be used to raise funds for 5 year old local boy who suffers from Cerebral
Palsy. Attending this years match will be the Mayor of Harpenden and the
Deputy Mayor of St.Albans.
Please come along and give your support.
Mervyn Morgan
Chairman
St. Albans City Youth Football Club
24th September 2001
PRESS RELEASE
CITY YOUTH RECEIVE A BOOST FROM THE F.A.
St Albans City Youth Football Club have received a tremendous boost
from the Football Association with its successful application for accreditation
as a Charter Standard Development Club The award, one
of the first in Hertfordshire, is the Football Associations Quality Mark
for football clubs and is part of the F. A. Football Development Programme.
Mervyn Morgan, Chairman of City Youth said 'The F.A.'s Football
Development Programme is designed to raise the standard of football at grass
roots level and Youth football in particular. It recognises the excellence
of the organisational structure within clubs covering areas such as Coaching,
Future Player Development, Codes of Conduct and Child Protection procedures.
A number of excellent clubs within the St. Albans Area have also applied
or are preparing applications to become Charter Standard clubs and this will
only be good for Youth Football within the City.
The award to City Youth is also a recognition of the excellent work
carried out by all of the people involved within the club from managers.
helpers and the committee.
8th September 2001
First match for the City Youth Girls Team
The newly formed St Albans City Youth F.C. Under 11 Girls Team played their
first game today in the Hertfordshire Girls Football League, away to Hoddesdon
Owls F.C. You can read all about the game in the Match reports section which
will be available on the Web Site from Monday evening.
6th September 2001
St. Albans City Youth 5 - 1 Wembley Youth
St.Albans City Youth started their Allied Counties league campaign with a
comfortable 5-1 victory over Wembley at Clarence Park Wednesday night. Craig
McKail Smith scored another hat-trick for The Saints , his second in consecutive
matches for the Saints, with Greg Deacon (penalty) and Allistair Collins
scoring one each. A full match report will appear on both the City Youth
and St Albans City Web Sites over the weekend.
28th August 2001
St Albans City Midweek Youth Fixture
The Young Saints Midweek Youth Team are back on the road on Wednesday 5th
September when they entertain Wembley at home at Clarence Park in the seasons
first match in the Allied Counties Youth League Eastern Division. Kick off
7.45.
28th August 2001
St Albans City Youth F.C. 30th Anniversary
Celebration
City Youth will be holding a reunion evening at Clarence Park Club House
on Saturday 22nd September to celebrate its 30th Anniversary We are trying
to track down players from the early days of City Youth, if you are one of
those early pioneers or you know someone who was please call the City Youth
Chairman, Mervyn Morgan on 01923 676824 or e-mail chairman@cityyouthfc.com.
23rd August 2001
City Youth Child
Protection Officers
City Youth has in place two designated child protection officers. Ian
Woods and Mervyn Morgan both attended an FA Child Protection Course on Wednesday
evening as part of the FA Charter Accreditation process. The City Youth
Child Protection Precedures can be found at
Child
Protection Handbook.
22nd August 2001
F.A. Youth Cup - Craig is back!
The St Albans City Youth Midweek team playing
Great Yarmouth F.C. at Clarence Park won 3-1 to go through to the next round
of the F.A. Youth Cup.
With Craig Mackail-Smith netting a Hat-Trick. Full match report
will be posted on the site over the weekend.
21st August 2001
30th Anniversary
This season see's St Albans City Youth Football Club celebrate its 30th
Anniversary. The Club will be holding a special evening for all members of
the club, past and present on Saturday 22nd September 2001 at the Club House,
Clarence Park. Please come along.
Further further details of the seasons club events click on
Events
on the main menu.
13th August 2001
Saturday Morning Training for Under 9's and below restarts on Saturday 18th
August at Greenwood Park, 10.30 to 12.00.
Contact Ian Woods for details on 01727 857458.
2nd August 2001
FA Youth Cup Draw
The St Albans City Midweek Youth team have been drawn at home to Great Yarmouth
in the first qualifying round of the F.A. Youth Cup.
The match will be played on 22nd August 2001, kick off 7.45 at Clarence Park.
Admission will be £2 Adults and £1 Children.
25th July 2001
City Youth Girls Team
St Albans City Youth F.C. are looking to expand into Girls football next
season by fielding a team to compete in the Herts Under 12 league.
Any players under the age of 12 are welcome to come along to the first training
session at Sopwell Mill Farm Playing Fields, Cottonmill Lane, on Tuesday
August 7th, from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
For more information call Ian Woods on 01727 857458 or Terry Edwards on 01727
833685.
24th July 2001
Under 11's South on the lookout for a
Goalkeeper
The boys Under 11 South team ore on the lookout for a new Goalkeeper. Any
one interested should telephone Gordon McDonough on 01727 875805 for more
details.
10th July 2001
Annual General Meeting 2001
The Minutes of the St Albans City Youth Football Club AGM for Season 2001
are now available
Annual
General Meeting 2001 or click on the meetings icon on the menu on the
left side of the screen.
9th July 2001
St Albans City Youth Accounts for Season
2000/01
The Club Financial Accounts for St Albans City Youth F.C. covering Season
2000/01 are available on the Web Site at
Accounts
2000/01.
4th July 2001
FA Youth Cup Draw
The St Albans City Youth Midweek team have been drawn to play Great Yarmouth
at home (Clarence Park) in the first qualifying round of this seasons
competition. The match must be played by 1st September. Date
to be confirmed.
1st July 2001
Midweek Youth Team
Good News, Agreement has now been reached with St Albans City F.C.
for the continuation of the Midweek Youth team for Season 2001/02.
The Midweek Youth, Divisional and Southern Home Counties Champions last season
will play all of their Home Fixtures at Clarence Park. The joint venture
between St Albans City Youth and St Albans City has been a major cooperative
effort by both clubs. City Youth Chairman Mervyn Morgan said that the
success of the team last season made it essential that it continued, he
added that he was pleased that the Senior club also carried the same belief
and confidence in the Youth Setup.
19th June 2001
New Pages
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Read all of the player profiles for season 2000/01, click on Teams on the
menu.
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Ian Woods report for Season 2000/01, click on Meetings and Reports on the
menu.
18th June 2001
New Pages
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Read all about the City Youth 6 'A' Side Tournament, click on 6 'A' Side
on the menu.
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Presentation Evening 2001 report click here -
Presentation
Evening 2001
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Also the Honours page has been updated, click on Honours on the menu.
16th June 2001
IAN WOODS PRESENTED WITH LONG SERVICE AWARD
Ian Woods, Secretary, St Albans City Youth Football Club, was presented with
a Hertfordshire Football Association Long Service Award at the City Youth
Presentation Evening held at the Alban Arena on Friday 15th June 2001 for
30 years service to Youth Football.. The presentation was carried out
on behalf of the Herts F.A. by Mr Steve Trulock. Ian, one of the founder
members of St Albans City Youth received a standing ovation from the 800
people present at the Arena.
23rd May 2001 Latest
St Albans City F.C. Midweek Youth WIN the Allied Counties
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