We wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our players, volunteers, coaches, parents and guardians, sponsors and anyone else connected to the club.

We have had another successful year and that is thanks to the work and effort of many people making it possible for more than 200 youngsters to play football and enjoy the sport we all love.

Our teams enjoyed their final sessions of the year this week and many got into the Christmas spirit.

Diamonds girls under-12s donned Christmas jumpers and hats, while they did Secret Santa.

Our Mini Marauders kids played festive games and got a gift from the big man himself (Santa, not coach Ste...)

And Phoenix girls under-11s loved the opportunity to get one over on the coaches during their Christmas games training. Coach Brendan was left with a sore head, but you will need to ask midfielder Noe how he got it...