Player's of the Match vs Welwyn Pegasus
24/04/24
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In what was a tough game against League title chasers, these three girls worked so hard out on the pitch and despite the defeat, they can take a lot of learning from the fixture.
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Anika is our captain and leads by example. She throws herself into everything and will never stop or give up unless there is something wrong and she can't continue. She has energy in abundance and is learning her defensive duties all the time. She listens, pays attention and will do what she can to put things right.
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Aimee has been a revelation in her first season. Sometimes she doesn't give herself as much credit as she deserves. Another who is working hard to improve all the time. Aimee will understand that playing against good teams and players will help her to learn more and more. Another player who listens to the coaches and implements the instructions on the pitch.
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Charlotte is learning all the time. Not the loudest player on the pitch, but when she came on she became a threat on the right side of midfield and was full of running. Gaining yards down the pitch and earning throw-ins in dangerous areas and causing problems for the Welwyn defence. A little more confidence on the ball next season and she'll be progressing nicely.
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Player of the Match vs Buntingford Cougars
20/04/24
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Congratulations to Khushi for being awarded the Player of the Match accolade at today's friendly fixture against Buntingford.
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Always smiling, always eager to play, and always listening, Khushi started the match as a striker and scored two goals in the process.
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Then moving into midfield and finally into a defensive role throughout the game, she is always happy to play where she's asked and knows that it helps her to learn the game.
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Khushi sometimes understimates her own ability and is another playing up an age group. But she took her first goal so well with a clean strike of the ball and then followed up with her second. She is a joy to have in the squad and has so much promise and ability. Keeping those performances will see her development continue to grow.
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Player's of the Match vs Harefield Utd
06/04/24
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Having enjoyed another friendly fixture against Harefield Utd U12's, we had three players equally voted as Player of the Match.
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Taya received her vote for the second time in consecutive weeks against the same opposition. She continues to work hard in training and apply the perfect attitude to all her games and training session. Calm, composed and hard working.
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Daisy had an excellent game with two goals to her name and involvement in the game throughout. Taking her time with her finishing strikes and working hard for her team mates. Daisy is always learning and by utilising her great footwork and ability on the ball, she is bringing more players into the game and creating chances for others.
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Laila continues to develop her football and also weighed in with a brace today. A very versatile and committed player, she is happy playing in defence or anywhere wide on the pitch. She has the ability to move with the ball, has plenty of tricks in her locker and her recovery runs to support her defenders are excellent.
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Player of the Match vs Harefield Utd
30/03/24
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"Taya has put in yet another composed and excellent display. She never appears troubled by any situation, shows great footwork and her passing is improving all the time. She has really good pace and is strong. She is going to be a very good player in the future and is showing that promise already.
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Player's of the Match vs Buntingford Cougars
23/03/24
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"Daisy was one of three players to be voted as Player of the Match on Saturday. Getting in a full 60 minutes of game time, she never stopped working hard and her link-up play with her fellow forwards and midfielders was so good. Daisy also had the confidence to step up and take a penalty, which she converted with composure. Definitely her best performance for a while and she was also voted by the opposition as their Player of the Match too.
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"Charlotte received the award for the first time this season. Her development during the season has been really good and her confidence has also been building. Playing up an age group, she worked hard again in the game today in midfield and then as a right-back in the second half. Learning all the time and listening to her team mates and coaches. It was great to see her get the recognition she deserved after consistent performances recently".
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"Bella continues to work hard throughout all her matches and is learning so much. She never stops listening to the coaches and taking on their advice. Bella is always willing to try new things and is working hard on her positioning on the pitch and composure on the ball. She never lets anyone down and was full of running again today. Working so hard for the full 60 minutes. Another player worth of the award today, even if she was rather surprised!".
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Girl of the Match vs Aylesbury Utd White
16/03/24
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"Is there nothing that this young lady cannot do? Not only is she a great shot-stopper, brave, consistent with great handling, but she has now created LGDA history by being the first goalkeeper to score direct with a dropkick from her own area". So close to preventing a draw in the game as well, it was another high-standard display from Millie.
- Coach Matt.
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Girl of the Match vs Hemel Town Blue
09/03/24
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"Another excellent performance from Aimee today. Starting as a striker for the first time, she put in so much hard work to move forwards with the ball and also to track back to win it as well. Unfortunate not to score in the first half but claimed an assist with a perfect lay-off for Bella. Then moving into defence in the second half, it was a complete performance from this young lady.".
- Coaches Lee, Matt & John
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Girl's of the Match vs St Albans Wildcats
24/02/24
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"Playing a friendly match gave some players the opportunity to get a little more game time today. Both Maya and Lilly worked hard throughout the match and their reward was to share the accolade. Our players are always learning and they will continue to develop their game and that of the team".
- Coaches Matt & John
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Girl of the Match vs Berko Raiders
17/02/24
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"Sometimes the hard work by individuals can be overlooked in a good team performance, but Amelie was everywhere today. Recovery runs to defend, assisting in attack, linking up play with her passing and supporting her team mates throughout. She deserved to be on the winning team today and great to see her receive the recognition from the parents and her team mates.".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl's of the Match vs Whetstone Wanderers
03/02/24
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"As the season has progressed, the development of our players has been excellent. They are learning all the time and Anika, Laila and Taya (along with Aimee) are forming a great understanding in the back line. Such a talented group of players that are going to get better and better. The compliments from the League Leaders spoke volumes".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match vs Stevenage Starlets
27/01/24
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"It was another excellent display from Millie in the game. Not just her bravery at players feet, or her excellent point-blank reaction saves, but also her determination to improve, her positivity and also her kicking and distribution which just continues to get better. She didn't deserve to be on the losing side today, but she won't let it get her down. Millie certainly has a fantastic future ahead".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match vs Broxbourne Utd
13/01/24
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"Both Mills & Bella were excellent today. Showing hard work, ability and skill on the ball, lots of energy and support play. Bella put in her best performance for the team since joining in the summer and Mills is leading by example on the pitch with her drive, positivity and ability. The future is bright for these girls and their team".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match vs Garston Ladies
16/12/23
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"Ever since joining the club, Taya has not missed a single training session and loves playing for the team. She has so much composure and she is learning about competitve football all the time. Taya was excellent today. Strong in the tackle, calm on the ball and rarely troubled. She's got a great future ahead and helped her team onto another win and a League double over our opponents".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match vs Ware Youth
02/12/23
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"Daisy seems to have a habit of scoring goals against Ware. Making her return after recovery from illness, she was back in the side and off to a flyer with two goals in the first half. Unlucky not to complete her hat-trick, we have no doubt that Daisy's confidence and desire will continue to grow. She is an amazing striker with great ability on the ball. She constantly wants to improve and better herself and is so passionate about the game. It was great to have 'our Daisy' back on the pitch with that great smile. Long may it continue with more goals along the way".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match vs Welwyn Pegasus
25/11/23
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"Another excellent performance in goal from Millie in this game. Unfortunate to be on the losing side, she could do nothing about the two goals scored and the clean sheet in the first half was testament to her hard work and yet another outstanding save. Working hard at the club and also with GK Icon, this was another well deserved accolade and that smile never disappears off the pitch ".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match #2 vs Goff Oak
18/11/23
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"Now in her 4th season with the club, Amelie is growing and maturing as a player. She's hard working, always wanting to learn and is becoming one of the most composed and accurate passers of the ball. Proven in this game with not only her link-up play with Mills, but also her vision and excellent defence splitting pass to setup our goal. Another player who constantly listens to the coaches, Amelie shows leadership in her personality, determination and attitude. A vital cog in this team that gets better and stronger with each game".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match #1 vs Goff Oak
18/11/23
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"Millie is fast becoming one of the best young goalkeepers that we have worked with at the club. Determined, brave, strong and agile. She has a wonderful personality and shows the desire at every single training session to learn and improve. She communicates and dominates her goal area and has fantastic handling. Plus the ability to make brilliant saves that have the opposition applauding and praising her, as well as us. At the rate she is improving, Millie will be a top gaolkeeper in the future and we are delighted to be helping on her promising journey ahead ".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match #2 vs Goff Oak
11/11/23
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"Aimee's progress and development as a player since the start of the season has been fantastic. Not only her abilities on the pitch, but also her confidence and personality. She is a hugely popular member of the squad. This is purely down to her own hard work at training and the perfect attitude she possess in listening to the coaches and trying something new and wanting to improve. Aimee is an absolute asset to this squad and will be a formidable player in the years to come. We are really proud of her progress in the first 5 months of playing football. ".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match #1 vs Goff Oak
11/11/23
"Lydia's fitness since the start of the season continues to improve and her work rate in the centre of midfield is fantastic. Strong, determined and always looking to develop her game. Her ability to listen and understand instructions is brilliant. A clever player with a bright future in the game ".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match vs Stevenage Starlets
28/10/23
"Laila's performances are improving all the time. Composure, determination, strength in the tackle and a great strike from distance to put her team in front ".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match vs Garston Ladies
14/10/23
"Autumn led by example in this match. In a way for others to copy. Full of energy, a high and constant press applied to the opposition. Her passing over short and long distances is improving all the time. A thoroughly deserved accolade ".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Girl of the Match vs Berko Raiders
07/10/23
"Quite literally putting her body on the line at times, Anika never gave up in defending to the end. Learning all the time about the role of a captain and keeping faith even when decisions go against her".
- Coaches Lee & Matt
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Player's of the Match vs Whetstone Wildcats
Congratulations to "Wallo" and Anika for being voted as Player's of the Match in our third game of the season, away to Whetstone Wildcats on Saturday 23rd September.
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As Captain of the side for the season, Anika was leading from the defence and communicating throughout the game. Carrying on where she had left off last season with her strong tackling and excellent clearances.
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"Wallo" put in a really strong performance in attack, linking up well with her team mates and creating chances along the way. Unlucky not to have got on the scoresheet and excellent hold-up play, she is on her way back to fitness and playing with freedom and confidence again.
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Many thanks to our U12 kit sponsors for the season, JD Signs & Graphics Ltd and Grow Therapeutic Coaching.
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Player of the Match vs Goffs Oak
After yet another excellent performance in the U12 first home match of the season on the 16th September, this young lady was voted as the Parents Player of the Match.
A string of fine saves and a brave display was justification for the accolade, as well as an outstanding save that was heading for the top corner until Millie stuck out a hand and tipped it around the post. Millie is destined to be an excellent goalkeeper. Not only is she determined to work hard and improve at LGDA, but she is also under the guidance and support of Joel Canning at GK Icon. A bright future indeed and we are so proud to be helping her on her journey and to have Millie as our U12 #1.
Our Goalkeepers are once again sponsored this season by H&L Construction Solutions Ltd
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Player's of the Match vs Broxbourne
Whilst the result may not have gone our way in the opening game of the season against Broxbourne (9th September), it was a day to remember for these young ladies, as they were voted as the Parents Player of the Match. For Laila, it was recognition for her determination and energy throughout the game on a very hot day, and makning her debut in the process. And for Autumn, it was for an excellent performance in defence. Working hard to break down attacks and making fantastic recovery runs. There is so much more to come from these two players this season. congratulations to them both.
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The U12's are proudly sponsored by Grow Therapeutic Coaching and JD Signs & Graphics Ltd
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Four Depart & Five Arrive. As the U12's strengthen for the season.
13/09/23
The transfer activity in the U12's during the summer has been the busiest that the club has known for one team. Where we are normally extremely proud of the player retention at the club, there were four players moving on to pastures new.
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Despite those departures, the squad has been boosted and strengthened by the arrival of five new players, of which four will be regular matchday squad members. Defenders Aimee and Charlotte joined the club after training with us during July, and we were quick to secure the signing of exciting attacking prospect, Laila.
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Having trained with the squad during the second half of the season we were delighted to confirm the signing of Eliana on a training only basis and then finalised a 'deadline day' registration for Isabella last week.
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With the continued development progress made by both Autumn and Maya since they joined the club last season as youth trainees, this has put the squad on a sound footing and strengthened not only in the size of the squad, but also in the quality and ability of the players and their positions.
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Still plenty of learning and development in the squad, but these are exciting times indeed.
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