May 24 2015

Sheen Lions U06 At CB Hounslow Youth FC Festival

On Saturday 23rd May our U06 played their second festival  at the CB Hounslow Youth FC Under 6 Football Festival at Feltham Park. at Feltham Park.

Sheen Lions U06 Boys at The CB Houslow Youth Festival - 23/5/15

Sheen Lions U06 Boys at The CB Houslow Youth Festival – 23/5/15

In the their first game the boys seemed nervous and took a while to get going but by the second game they were into their rhythm and played very well against maybe the best team at the event and they finished with a very strong performance in their last game, dominating posssesion and constantly hitting the bar and post.

Sheen Lions U06 Boys at The CB Houslow Youth Festival - 23/5/15

Sheen Lions U06 Boys at The CB Houslow Youth Festival – 23/5/15

Our head coach Michael  said  that several managers gave positive feedback saying “it was good to see them always trying to do the right things on the pitch”. Michael is happy with their performance because they just got better and better.

Sheen Lions U06 Boys at The CB Houslow Youth Festival - 23/5/15

Sheen Lions U06 Boys at The CB Houslow Youth Festival – 23/5/15

May 18 2015

Sheen Lions Senior Presentation Evening

Sheen Lions help the first of its Presentation Evenings at the Bank Of England Sports Club Hospitality room in Roehampton on Thursday 14th May for their U13, U14, U15 and U16 age groups.

U13 Lions on Stage

U13 Lions on Stage

As always the evening started with the Club thanking all the coaches and many of the volunteers that are so vital in helping all our boys play football.

In deference to the importance of the A and AS level exams now under way the U18 age group were first on stage. For many of U18 Lions this is their last season for the Club and most of these boys have been with Sheen Lions since mini football.

Charlie P - First In Last Out

Charlie P – First In Last Out

In a nice touch the U18 left the stage in reverse order of joining Sheen Lions. Last off the stage was Charlie P. Charlie started playing for Sheen Lions at the age of 5 and has been part of Sheen squads that have reached four major cup finals in the last five seasons. This season, not only has he won the Premier title and the Surrey County Cup with Sheen but also the Surrey Schools Cup and the London Independent Schools Cup and played in the National Independent Schools Cup final at Milton Keynes.

Our younger teams will be at the Bank Of England Sports Club this week, 21st May for their event.

May 05 2015

Sheen Lions Summer Soccer Six for U6, U7, U8, U9, U10 And U11

Once again, due to its popularity and demand, Sheen Lions F.C. will be holding its Summer Soccer Six programme for this season’s U6/7s. U8s. U9s. U10s. U11s. This will be a final chance for managers/coaches to look at players in readiness for next season.

The Saturday sessions will be held on Palewell Common from 9.30 -11.00 am on the following dates:

June 6. 13. 20. 27
July 4. 11.

Places must be booked by Friday 15th May. Payment must be made at the time of booking otherwise the place will not be reserved.

Current members of the Club and those on our waiting list have been sent an eMail invitation to register for the Summer Soccer Six. Please check your in box.

If you are thinking of joining Sheen Lions then this is an excellent opportunity to play some football, experience some great coaching and maybe gain a place in one of our squads for next season. Contact SoccerSix@sheenlions.org for details including your name, your child’s name and birthday.

VENUE
Palewell Common
Palewell Common Drive
SW14 8RE

Use the attached map for your best option of parking

How To Find Us

Apr 30 2015

No Training Saturday 1st May

A reminder that there is NO SATURDAY TRAINING this Saturday due to the bank Holiday weekend.
Training will continue on May 9. 16. 23.

Sarah

Apr 26 2015

Sheen Lions Beginning With The U6

Our U18 Lions squad has finished the season in great style with the Surrey County Cup and the Premier Division trophy. Ten  or even twelve years ago many of the U18 squad started playing football with Sheen Lions.

On Saturday our U6 squad played their first representative games for Sheen Lions. We have almost 400 boys registered with Sheen Lions now, more than 60 in the U6, U7 and U8 age groups so we are  ready for 2027 and all the seasons in between.

And it is nice to see Michael bring the same motivational techniques down from the U18 to the U6.in the video.

 

U6s before they played their Round Robin v Westfield

U6s before they played their Round Robin v Westfield

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Apr 16 2015

Sheen Lions U18 County Cup Win – Pictures and Comment

We are so delighted that our U18 team brough home the Surrey County Cup on Tuesday evening. Four of the current squad were runners up in the U15 competition a few years ago and it is great to see them go one better in their last year.

We were rather surprised to find the the final was a mid week event during school holidays and our Club Secretary, Sarah was devastated that she could not be there but she said

“I cannot express how proud I am of our fantastic U18s.

They have not only won the League but have now won the Surrey County Cup. True Champions. Years of hard work and patience has finally paid off. So deserved. Well done boys. For many of the boys it is your last year with Sheen Lions and your time  is complete.”

Michael has coached the age group for most of these boys for nine seasons and has taken his teams to the U14 League Cup Final, the U15 County Cup Final and the U16 League Cup final. It was really bad news when he found he was not allowed to attend the game, I think he took some persuading that health is more important than football. It is not surprising that his phone is on charge in the picture below, Abs tells me that it was very well used in the days leading up to the game.

After the win Michael said

One of the many points I drilled into the squad this year was “If the opponents don’t score they can only draw, but if we score we can draw or win”.
What a journey and what a time to achieve this long over due cup with a great bunch of players.

Thanks to Geoff and Abdullah for stepping in at such short notice, to the players who couldn’t make it, all the supporters for bringing the hoops atmosphere, all the well wishers from outside the club and everyone at Sheen Lions.

Michael.

It is a great strength of the Sheen Lions Club that we were able to parachute Abs in to save the day and fantastic to see Geoff on the touchline again especially because he himself missed the U15 Cup final through illness.

Taking off my Webmaster hat for a moment I will also comment.

This is my last of ten seasons with Sheen Lions as a parent. I have spent nine years running teams with Geoff and for the last three years with Alison and it is an absolute delight that the strands of these three teams have come together into such a great finish. Winning is not the real measure of success at a children’s football club but the boys deserve the recognition that it brings for all their commitment over the years to their team mates and their club. The boys in this years squad have been exemplary in showing that commitment and they will all do very well in the adult world they leave us to enter this summer or next. Remembering what is really about I wish them all the best of luck now with their exams!

Gordon

For those of you U18s that have not looked already there are some great photos of the event from the professional Simon Roe on his site.

Below are the SheenLions.com photos, you will get a big version if you click an image.

 

Apr 15 2015

Sheen Lions U18 Win Surrey County Cup

A strong performance from Sheen Lions U18 won the Surrey County Cup at Godalming Town FC. Only a single goal separated the sides, a penalty from Bertie 10 minutes from time just after Sam T had hit the post. Sheen had by far the best of possession but struggled to turn it into many goal scoring chances. Abbey Rangers showed an early threat particularly attacking down their left hand side where they often developed an overload but Charlie B in goal was only really called into action at corners showing aerial dominance.

Bertie scores from the spot

Bertie scores from the spot

Congratulations to all the squad including the boys who could not be there tonight but were important in winning through to the final and in particular to Michael. Despite what you said the boys wanted to do it for you and they could not have done it without you. Well done to Abs for stepping in!

Sheen Lions U18 With The Cup

Sheen Lions U18 With The Cup

More details and reaction and pictures are here.

Apr 14 2015

Ready For The Surrey U18 Cup Final

Good luck to Sheen Lions U18 playing in the Surrey County Cup Final against Abbey Rangers Youth this evening at Godalming Town FC, Wey Court, Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3JE.

With their league matches already completed and the Premier Division won this will be the last competitive match for half our boys, most of whom have been playing for Sheen Lions for more then 10 years.

We hope for a good game and best of luck to both teams who have done brilliantly to battle through to the final. A little more luck for Sheen though!

Sheen squad for the game is Alex, Anthony, Bertie, Charlie B, Charlie P, George, Jacob, Jamie, Max F, Max C, Ralph, Raoul, Sam B, Sam R, Sam T and Will.

The U18 is the only Surrey Cup final being played midweek and it is unfortunate, particularly for Toby, Ben and Louis who have played a huge part in getting the team through to the final but will be “watching” on Twitter somewhere up a mountain in North Wales where they are completing their DoE Gold. https://twitter.com/SheenLions

Unfortunately MM cannot be at the game, Abs and Geoff have been well briefed and will take the team for the match.

Mar 29 2015

Sheen Lions U18 Win The Surrey Youth League Premier Division

A look at the Premier division table suggest our U18 squad are run away winners but they went into their last league game of the season against Brockham Badgers needing three points to be sure of the title with Binfield in particular still with six games to play and on a very strong run.

With several key defenders missing MIchael had to adjust the team and despite early Sheen pressure the task became more difficult when Brockham took an early lead with a well taken break away goal. However an equaliser from George made it 1-1 at half time. Two goals from Toby in the second half made the game and the title safe.

Well done to Michael, Mario and the boys for a very strong season in the league. No match has been easy in a competitive league.

 

CHAMPIONS!!!!

How fantastic is that?
Our U18s Lions have won the League and I’m simply thrilled. Thrilled for the managers, the parents, the club but mostly for them. They so deserve it.

They are a credit to Sheen Lions F.C. and superb role models for our younger players. Patience, hard work, commitment and dedication has finally paid off.

I am the proudest Club Secretary there can possibly be.

Congratulations to everyone.

Sarah

 

U18 Lions v Brockham

U18 Lions v Brockham

Mar 01 2015

U18s Reach Surrey County Cup Final

U18 CC Semic

In a tight game at the Memorial Ground Sheen Lions came from behind to win their County Cup semifinal against Westside 2-3.

Westside dominated the early part of the game and easily earned a goal after 13 minutes but Sheen began to get the measure of the game and gradually came into it. Toby was unlucky to have a great 18 yard strike ruled out when the referee judged he had gained control with his arm but Joe evened the game up on 25 minutes to make it 1-1 at half time and a game that could go either way.

Early pressure high up the pitch early in the second half forced a mistake from the usually excellent Westside keeper and Charlie P was able to slot home from a tight angle. When Charlie P made it 1-3 around 70 minutes tucking away the rebound after a great double save by their keeper it looked like Sheen would be comfortable.  However a brave header from Westside made it 2-3 with 15 minutes to go. Sheen failed to convert two one on one chances and were denied by a clearance off the line, but they needed some brave defending to hold out to the end.

Charlie heads for goal

Charlie heads for goal

Well done to Westside for a strong performance in a close game and to our U18 boys with Michael and Mario for earning the chance to play in the County Cup final. We look forward to a great occasion.

Our Club Sec Sarah said

I cannot tell you how thrilled and proud I am of our U18s. They won the Surrey County Cup Semi Final today 3 – 2!!!!

Huge congratulations to the boys and Michael. I know we can go all the way now.

yours

one very very proud Club Secretary
Sarah

U18 CC Semi Squad

U18 CC Semi Squad

 

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