under 8 blues

Team Manager – Luke Manning, Assistant Manager – Paul Comley, Head Coach – Liam Clayton.  All are DBS checked and have many years experience in coaching and leading teams as well as FA referee qualification.

Our aim is to maximise the potential of every child while focussing on individual player skills and talent all of which is centred on teamwork. We seek to create strong bonds with and between the group of players by fostering a positive culture and environment so that every player feels comfortable, has fun and develops a passion for football as well as their social skills.

We have open, transparent and collaborative relationships with parents and actively seek input from them to help create a team that has a strong supportive and family feel to it while also arranging social events so that the team can develop strong friendships outside of football.

The team was formed in early 2023 and has had early success going unbeaten in all full length matches since becoming part of Brooklands Youth and winning a tournament over the summer – only the third one in which the team has entered.