BISJ Training

Luke embraced his new role of Central Mid-Fielder. For those of you who are wondering why he is not a striker (his natural position), this is the reason.

Centre mid-fielders play several roles on the field of play, depending on their particular strengths and the tactics of the team and are probably the most important in terms of setting up attacks. Their position enables them to have an all-round view of the match, and as most of the action takes place in and around their area of the pitch, midfielders often exert the greatest degree of control over how a match is played. This section of the field is often known as a team's "engine room", because great teams rarely succeed without skillful, commanding central midfielders.

They are the link between defence and attack, and must also defend when the opposition are in possession.

Luke is really enjoying this new role and is learning a lot about the game of football from his excellent coach.

JCFC Win 5 -3

Both sets of supporters were transfixed by a feast of end to end attacking football.

The hosts got off to a flyer against a shell-shocked opposition side with two goals in the opening six minutes from Captain Luke Wilson.

Ryan picked out Jack's brilliant run and the defender drew their goal keeper and squared for Wilson to slot into an empty net.  Excellent play! 1 - 0.

Barely two minutes later, a marauding Jack forced Ibrahim to back up and picked out Wilson racing on the outside, before he slotted it in from 6 yards. 2 - 0.

Unsurprisingly, it was Wilson who picked out Kareem, who passed to Faisal to slot under the goalkeeper for his first goal at home. 3 - 0.

But the opposition staged a sensational second-half comeback to turn the game on its head and scored 2 in quick succession.  Our defence were told to wake up by the disgruntled supporters. 3 - 2.

Team talk before kick off

Kareem made it 4 - 2 after 33 minutes with a precise finish and the opposition looked like they were mouting a comeback.

With 4 minutes remaining, the opposition worked a corner well and the ball found their number 8 who headed in from close range. 4 - 3.

Wilson added the final touch with a clever finish in the 35th minute, cutting inside a defender and drilling a low shot into the corner. 5 - 3.

BISJ Highlights

Highlights video of the excellent BISJ Mini-Tournament.

Selection Process.

At the end of the tournament the players were sat down whilst the coaches deliberated about their selection.  All aspects of training, fitness and match play were considered.

This was a tense moment for the boys and their parents.

They first had the difficult job of telling all the players how they performed.

I am delighted to say that my son was selected!  We are so proud of him!!!

So Proud!

Match 3 was Team A Vs. Team D.

I think this was the most important match of the tournament for Team A.  This was the last chance to impress the coach for the final selection.  Some players from Team B had already showed their proficiency and I was pretty sure that some would be selected. 

Here We Go!

The match ended in a 6 - 1 win for Team A.  Captain Luke Wilson again played Central Mid-Field, a

position he was becoming more comfortable in every kick of the ball.

Great Goal!

Again he controlled the flow of play from this position and showed his understanding of the game.  At no stage did he seem panicked or rushed and gave the impression to enjoy every moment.

The goals were fast and furious.  Most involved the dynamic striker turned Mid-Fielder.

It was a fantastic tournament thoroughly enjoyed by all the players and supporters.

Final Whistle - Did I do enough?

Match 2 was Team A Vs. Team C.

This was also an extremely competitive match with some of the players vying for a place in the final 10 from Team C in my opinion.  Captain Luke Wilson again played Central Mid-Field. 

Nice Control.

He seemed to control the flow of play from this position and showed that he has a great engine and fantastic speed.

He unselfishly passed the ball with such precision to make the opening goal a sitter for the number 10.  The second was from a great flick after dribbling passed two defenders.

Looking for support.

The opposition got one back from a terrible mistake from the defender number 3.

After a quick restart Wilson flew through the field to put in a great cross which was netted by the Number 7.

Nice Pass to set up the first goal.

The match ended with a 3 - 1 victory to Team A, who again put in an dazzling performance to cement their authority on the tournament.

BISJ Mini-Tournament

A round-robin tournament was set up by BISJ on Thursday, to finalise the team that was going to represent us in Bahrain on the 13th and 14th January.  It was made pretty clear by the head coach that no position was safe and depending on the outcome of this mini-tournament (and how the players played of course), would depend on who made the team.  I will cover each match separately, since they were all excellent. 

Great Turn about to happen

Match 1 was Team A Vs. Team B.

About to leave him for dead!

This was an extremely competitive match with all the players vying for a place in the final 10 in my opinion.  Captain Luke Wilson changed positions and played Central Mid-Field.  He was given specific instructions to go back and help defend if needed and assume the role of striker, when necessary.  A role he tackled with great enthusiasm and speed.  He laid on a fantastic ball for the only goal of this match.

Ma-asalama - Get ready for the cross

The match finished with a 1 - 0 victory to Team A, who put in an outstanding performance to cement their authority on the tournament.

Great cross for the only goal.