Jack Petchey Award – 2017

January 2017 Winner

Holly (Under 13 Robins)

Congratulations to Holly, a member of the Junior Reds Under 13 Robins Girls team, for receiving the Jack Petchey award for January 2017. Team Manager Yusuf Kayalar said “Holly is always committed to training sessions and match days. She attends every game and at training is always willing to learn and try new skills to improve herself. Holly always fully encourages her team mates during matches. She is a great asset to my team and has been since day one”.

Congratulations Holly from all at Junior Reds FC

February 2017 Winner

Jerrel of the under 16 Athletics is February’s deserved winner of the Jack Petchey award.

Michael Puszyk said of Jerrel: “ I would like to nominate one of our players Jerrel who has been with our team since under 14`s. Jerrel loves his football and despite having to travel from East London is an ever present at training and matches. At last week`s match at Petts Wood Jerrel had to take a tube and two buses to make the match, which shows real dedication.

He helps me out setting up and packing up at training most weeks and is a genuine pleasure to coach. Taking all this into account he has continued to improve as a player and is currently our top scorer with 18 goals in 9 matches.”

Congratulations Jerrel from all at Junior Reds

March 2017 Winner

Miko (Under 11 Sabres)

The winner of the Jack Petchey award for March 2017 is Miko from the under 11 Sabres.

Steve Armstrong coach said “ Miko has been made captain this season and has done a wonderful job. He leads by example by being first both to training and to matches. Miko also helps clear all the equipment away after eash session. He made history with his School team with them winning the treble this season and having spoken to his coach he shows the same commitment to them as well”.

Well done Miko from all at Junior Reds

March 2017 Winner

Dave (Senior Saturday Warriors)

The winner of the Jack Petchey award for April 2017 is Dave Kew from the Senior Saturday Warriors.

Dave was nominated for the award by his Manager Helder Ribeiro who said ” Dave turned up pre-season having never played for a team before. He has become a key player now and starts every game. Dave listens to everything that is asked of him and it tells in our defensive record. He is always one of the first to offer help, pay his subs and appreciates being part of the club. Dave is highly respected by every other member of the team.

Congratulations Dave from everyone at Junior Reds.

May 2017 Winner

Matthew (U13 Girls)

The winner of the Jack Petchey award for May 2017 is Matthew Cornish.

Mathew has assisted with the Junior Reds Girls teams throughout last season. He is diligent in providing statistical analysis of the Under 13 Girls team matches with a special award for each match. Matthew has been active in support of the Club’s initiative to form a Girls Under 16 team for next season. He is reliable and always helpful in all his tasks. Mathew is also a wider volunteer helping in Football Coaching at Longlands Primary School; the local SCOPE Charity shop in Bexleyheath and weekly at Bexleyheath Library.

Well done, Mathew, for all your good work in the Community.

June 2017 Winner

Lewis (U9 Girls)

The winner of the Jack Petchey Award for June is Lewis from the U9 girls squad and the Saturday School.

Terry Whittley coach says of Lewis “ I would like to nominate Lewis for the award. He is 17 and helps coach the under 9 girls and also assists with the soccer school. Lewis is a very popular member of the team and a good connection between myself and the younger children. He is also refs some games and does whatever he is asked to undertake with enthusiasm.”

Congratulations and well done Lewis.

Sept 2017

Jake (U17 Valiants)

The winner of the Jack Petchey award for September is Jake from the U17 Valiants.

Coach Mark said of Jake: “Jake has played for Junior reds since the age of 6 years. Jake always attends training and is the first to help set up and tidy up. He is the first to welcome new boys to the team and help them to settle in. The only time Jake has missed a match is if he has have been injured but still turns up to support the rest of the team. Jake will often lead the warm up for the rest of the boys. Jake always gets nominated by the other players in the team for players player. He leads by example both on and off the pitch giving his all every weekend. Jake has signed up for another season which means he would have represented Junior Reds for over 11 year”.

Oct 2017

Keola (U13 Knights)

The Jack Petchey award for October goes to Keola, the assistant coach of the U13 Knights.

Coach Naden said of Keola “ I would like to nominate our assistant coach Keola 19 years old for his outstanding commitment and contribution to coaching. He attends every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday from Stratford, East London. He is always punctual, polite and brings amazing energy and enthusiasm. He is a young talent with complete dedication to coaching in a way that develops young people. Keola has inspired the players to achieve more, both by setting homework challenges and well planned training routines. It has been a pleasure to coach with him and I wanted him to be recognised with a Petchey award as this is the type of behaviour we want to encourage from our young coaches coming through the system.”

Well done Keola from all at Junior Reds

Nov 2017

Daniel (U13 Sabres)

The winner of the Jack Petchey award for November 2017 is Daniel from the Junior Reds Sabres Under 13`s.

Danny the coach who nominated Daniel said : “ I would like to nominate Daniel from the under 13 Sabres. Daniel has been with us since April 2016. He captains the side to a high standard, is never late ,always listens, never gives up , always tidying up equipment and any other tasks that we request of him.”

Well done Daniel from all at Junior Reds Football Club

Girls – Oct 2017

Amy (U16 JR Robins)

The first ever winner of the new Jack Petchey Girls award goes to Amy of the Junior Reds Robins Under 16`s.

Coach John said “ I would like to nominate Amy for the Jack Petchey award as she has been with the team from the beginning and throughout the Summer and has been keen for the team to progress even when we only had 5 or 6 players. She is always the last person to leave training, no matter how she is feeling, to help me clear up and talk about what we need to improve as a team. Amy always takes on board everything I am trying to do to make our team into a competitive squad. She is my captain and my eyes and mouth on the pitch as most of my instructions go through her which she handles very well even if she is having a bad game. I can`t thank her enough for what she brings to the team”.

Well done to Amy from all at Junior Reds