Medway Messenger Youth
League
Secretary:-
Mrs C.A. Carey,
4 Masefield Drive,
Cliffe Woods,
Rochester,
Kent
ME3 8JW
[email protected]
Phone Nº
01634 221601
Minutes of Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, 2nd February 2011
at Lordswood Leisure Centre, Chatham at 7.30 p.m..
1.
COMMITTEE:
PRESENT: Vic Williams (chairman), Vic Smith, Andy Bonneywell, Colin Fay, Sue
Sandmann, Mark Sandmann, Chris Morris, Michele Leadsham, Denise Gadsdon, Lynn
Stoneman, Graham Adsett, Jim Carey and Chris Carey
APOLOGIES: David Durham, Keith McCourt, Martin Harrison, Tim Hunt, Ian Ballard
(arrived late), Maria Hooker and Ray Kerr
ABSENT: none
2.
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING: (held on 5th January 2011)
These were agreed to be a true and accurate record and were signed by the Chairman.
There were no matters arising from the last minutes.
3.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Handbook amendment
Page 38 Bredhurst Juniors secretary has new address from 8th February to 65 York
Avenue, Walderslade, Kent. ME5 9ES 01634 869048
Page 39 Hempstead Valley new secretary is Rachel O’Neill 9 Hawthorne Avenue,
Rainham, Kent ME8 6TR phone number 01634 301500 e-mail [email protected]
Fixture Booklet amendments
Guru Nanak Youth the home ground for U/12, U/13 and U/15s teams is now Ifields
School, Singlewell Road, Gravesend, Kent DA11 7RZ
The fixture secretary for Guru Nanak Youth for all age groups is Neal Granger 01474
357139 until further notice.
Page 19 Thamesview Youth U/14 No.7 fixture secretary has new phone number 01634
313641
K.C.F.A. Ltd. League statements of player/club suspensions dated 6/1/11, 13/1/11,
20/1/11 and 27/1/11
K.C.F.A. Ltd. Results of uncontested disciplinary hearings 11/1/11
K.C.F.A. Ltd. D2 disciplinary commission personal hearings 10/1/11 and 31/1/11
K.C.F.A. Ltd. D1 divisional meeting 24/1/11 and disciplinary meeting on 4/1/11
Black Lion Youth wish to record thanks to the Lordswood Youth U/12 manager and
team for their help on 23/1/11, following an injury to one of their players.
4.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
I have been out and about watching matches for the last two weeks this week I was shocked
to see a manager walk past the referee at half time with a box of oranges to give to his
players and ignore the referee surely the first person to go to should be the referee after all
he has been running around the same as the players, managers please look after the referee
on the day.
Vic
5.
VICE-CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Low referees reports received and logged:
U/15 L/C Cobham Colts v Istead Utd Colts 16/1/11
U/14 Bredhurst Juniors v Woodpecker HI 23/1/11
U/14 Woodcoombe Youth v Thamesview Youth 23/1/11
U/15 Milton & Fulston Utd v Wigmore Youth 30/1/11
U/18 Sheerness East v Bredhurst Juniors
Vic
6.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Thankfully we now seem to be catching up on our cup fixtures but games are still subject
to alteration on a weekly basis in some age groups. Managers should not assume they
have no game unless confirmed by the relevant age group fixture secretary. In some of
the divisions the fixtures are now all re-arranged from those originally set in the booklet
and it is not always possible to maintain the pitch sharing patterns across age groups. On
a number of occasions, in the last few weeks, it has come to light that some clubs are not
overseeing their own fixtures. This has resulted in double booked venues, one of which
did not come to light until the Sunday morning when 4 teams arrived on one pitch.
Thanks to our colleagues in the MMSFL this fixture did go ahead but it is not the
responsibility of League officials to monitor individual clubs fixtures. If identified to us
in good time we can usually organise an alternative pitch/kick off time etc. but it may
also be necessary to implement Rule 10(o) with a fixture being played on the opponents
ground. In the case of Medway Council pitches I issued all club secretaries with letters
confirming their pitch sharing arrangements with details of the teams they share with,
unfortunately a few within another club. Teams should not use any other pitch without
checking with me in advance as per the conditions of hire.
I am pleased to have seen some excellent and complimentary reports from referees or
opponents lately. I must mention Rainham Kenilworth and Woodcoombe Youth U/15s
who demonstrated a sporting yet closely fought and competitive fixture when I attended
recently. I found both sets of players, spectators and management to be a credit to their
clubs and are exactly what I want the MMYL to be about. I must also record thanks to
referee, Steve McManus. In contrast, I despair at the number of reports made to the
County every week and urge clubs currently experiencing disciplinary problems to revisit
the Respect Programme now being promoted as ‘joining Respect F.C’. You can find out
more on the KCFA website www.kentfa.com
7.
AGE GROUP SECRETARIES
PLAYER
Leam Planner
Kaylam Robinson
Sam Colgan
Mitchell Hoare
Nuno Rodrigues
Jack Skinner
PLAYER
Gale
McLoughlin
Vince
Gleeson
Bradley Caswell
Arthur O’Conner
Connor Watts
Connor McIlravey
Mitchell Wheal
Sean Provins
DEREGISTRATIONS
FROM
Cliffe Woods Colts U/15
Cliffe Woods Colts U/15
Cliffe Woods Colts U/15
Cliffe Woods Colts U/15
Oak Athletic U/15
Spartac U/15
TRANSFERS
FROM
Spartac U/11
Woodpecker HI U/9
Real 60 U/11
Swallows U/11
Black Lion Youth U/15
Guru Nanak Youth U/15
Deanview 95 U/15
Meopham Colts U/15
Deanview 95 U/18
Rainham Kenilworth U/18
DATE
11/01/11
11/01/11
31/01/11
31/01/11
31/01/11
31/01/11
TO
Thamesview Youth U/11
Cuxton 91 U/9
Spartac U/11
Hempstead Valley U/11
Cliffe Woods Colts U/15
Meopham Colts U/15
Rainham Eagles U/15
Black Lion Youth U/15
Lordswood Youth U/18
Wigmore Youth U/18
Under 7 & U/8 Secretary
Nothing to report
Under 9 & U/11 Registration Secretary
Nothing to report
Under 10 Registration Secretary
Football is being played again and the cup rounds are going well, I hope you are all enjoying
your football. Good luck to all teams still in cups. Please all remember to check cards are
correctly completed. Also to enclose a s.a.e. with registrations.
Maria
Under 9, U/10 & U/11 Fixture Secretary
I will continue to issue re-arranged games for all Sundays so please look out for the lists
which will be weekly in some age groups until after cup rounds are complete. If any teams
have a pitch available and mutually agree to play on a Saturday please let me know. If any
teams would like to play on 20th February, the scheduled free week, also let me know.
Thanks – Jim
Under 12 Secretary
Fixtures have been issued to clubs up until 27/2/11 incl. Nothing else to report.
Colin
Under 13 Secretary
Nothing to report
Under 14 Secretary
Fixtures will now be coming out on a weekly basis due to the winter mess up. If you are
available to play on half term week (20-02-11) Please let me know a.s.a.p and I will try and
arrange a game. There will be league fixtures on Quarter finals day as well. Good luck to
quarter finalists.
Chris Morris
Under 15 & U/16 Secretary
Well done to those who have made it through to the next round of the cups As fixtures are
now back on track please be aware that there is no free week so check with your club
secretary .As both age groups are now way behind for some double headers are inevitable
unless you are and your opponents agree able to play on a Saturday providing a pitch is
available and a league appointed referee but check with me first. I cannot make any team
play on a Saturday .I have also sent a email to clubs asking if anyone willing to play on the
20th February but so far got little response.
Under 18 Secretary
I went and watched a couple of games over the weekend as I have not been out and about
lately. I must say the player from both games and supporters were excellent. I am hoping to
get round to more games before the end of the season.
Thank you for all taking notice from the last lot of minutes regarding sending emails through
my NHS mail this is the best way to get me as I have it open all day long at work and also
check it at home as well.
Michele
8.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Nothing to report
9.
REFEREES SECRETARY’S REPORT:
A number of gripes this month, some of which have been niggling me for sometime.
All clubs with a referee appointed by me, be it in advance or by telephone/e-mail in the
week before the game, must telephone the referee to confirm the details of the fixture by 9
pm, on the Tuesday before the game, or as soon as details of the referee are made known to
them, where it is a late appointment. There have been a lot of instances recently where this
has not happened. Referees should report on their match card (available on league website)
where this has not happened and fines will be issued.
On the other hand, where a referee cannot fulfil an appointment, the referee must advise
both the home club and myself at the earliest opportunity. The only exception to this is
where you have just received a new list of advance fixtures, when you should only contact
myself as there is a good chance the club will not have received their copy of the fixtures. A
change may then be possible before they are issued to the clubs.
Clubs must not approach referees on the league referees list to referee their games. The list
is provided for contact numbers only. If you need a referee, you must ring me and I will do
my best to arrange one. I am the only person who can see the whole picture and know the
limitations in availability and travel regarding all the referees.
When you ring me for a referee, the information I will need is:
Your name/telephone number/club/age group/home team/away team/ko/ground. You would
be surprised how many people leave out at least 50% of this information. I also expect you
to say if you are not going to be available for me to ring you back during the next 24 hours
to give you the details.
Guidance for ringing for referees: Ring me on Monday, preferably before 2000, and leave a
message if I do not answer. I will get back to you on Tuesday or earlier. If you ring on
Tuesday, you have less chance of getting one but I will ring you back either way by
Thursday. Ring on Wednesday and you have half a chance and I will ring you by Thursday.
After that it is in the lap of the gods but don’t let that stop you trying as it is always possible
I may have had a cancellation.
Finally can I remind people to use the e-mail address in the LEAGUE handbook and not my
personal one in the County handbook. I do not monitor the latter every day so messages to
that account may go unheeded.
10.
RESULTS SECRETARY’S/WEBMASTER’S REPORT:
Nothing to report
11.
DISCIPLINE OFFICER’S REPORT:
January has been a relatively quiet month for referees issuing cards, although I have still
seen a couple of the ‘regulars’ names appearing. Can I please remind clubs that this league
supports the RESPECT campaign and that at least a line of cones is expected on the side of
the pitch where the parents stand and that both sets of coaches, along with any subs (home
and away) are on the other side and that the subs are not standing on the sideline without
their kit being covered. I have been out to a few games this month with no RESPECT
barrier, apart from anything else it makes the linesman’s job very difficult. Once again have
received some good reports that I have included here, thanks to those who take the trouble.
9th January
Cliffe Royals v Lordswood Youth Tigers U16’s from Referee Mick James
Excellent, well played to both teams
Eagles v Cobham Colts U12’sfrom referee Simon Dale
Both sides played impeccably and I think I only had to blow up for one foul!!
Oak Athletic v Cobham Colts u16 from referee Brian Templeman
Both Teams were competitive but Sporting the Management and Supporters also showed
respect towards me, and both Captains controlled their players well
16th January
Oak Athletic v Rainham Eagles Under 15’s from referee Mick James
Well done Rainham, Congrats to Oak for competing to the end.
23rd January
Rainham Eagles V Thamesview Youth Under 15’s from referee B Templeman
The behaviour of the Team Managers and Supporters was excellent
Istead Utd V Borstal Under 16 from referee Vic SmithCaptains of both teams should be
applauded for the way they conducted themselves
30th January
From Referee Steve Pumfrett Wigmore v Milton and Fulston U16’s
A pleasure to referee. First foul not committed until 16th minute and then very few
afterwards. Both teams played decent football in a very competitive manner but without a
hint of unnecessary aggression and the need for a poor challenge. Both teams should be
congratulated on their performance as should both sets of management and spectators.
12.
CUP COMMITTEE:
Unfortunately an error was identified in the U/11 cup template. Another draw was
necessary and took place prior to this meeting. Clubs involved were notified and invited to
attend. Guy Foreman from Borstal 88 observed the draw.
Due to teams withdrawing from the League Strood 87 U/14 have a walkover to the John
Leeds Trophy quarter finals, Borstal 88 U/15 to the John Leeds Trophy quarter finals and
Teynham Gunners U/18 to the John Leeds Trophy semi finals.
The draw for the semi finals will take place before the next Committee meeting. 2 persons
max per club may attend. Please let Andy Bonneywell 01634 780092 or e-mail
[email protected] if you would like to observe.
13.
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER’S REPORT:
Nothing to report
14.
LEAGUE WELFARE OFFICER’S REPORT:
Please remember that children under age 18 should not be used as assistant referees unless
they are a registered qualified referee or a trainee referee as per Rule 13n).
The meeting closed at 7.55 p.m..
The next MMYL Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, 2nd March 2011 at 7.30
p.m..
FEES, FINES & COSTS
Charge sheets will be issued for each breach of Rules, together with standard punishments
Team
Strood Utd U/9
Real 60 U/9
Pegasus 81 U/9
Milton & Fulston Utd U/9
Real 60 U/9
New Road U/10
Lordswood Youth U/10
Lordswood Youth U/10
Horsted Youth U/10
Hempstead Valley U/12
Horsted Youth U/12
Istead Utd Colts U/14
Eagles U/14
Anchorians U/14
Woodcoombe Youth U/14
Milton & Fulston Utd U/15
Cuxton 91 U/16
Oak Athletic U/18
Rainham 84
Sheerness East Youth
Lordswood Youth
Sheerness East Youth
Real 60
Rainham Kenilworth
Hempstead Valley
Meopham Colts U/15
Chatham Colts U/16
Rainham Eagles U/16
Omega 92 U/15
Rainham Eagles U/15
Pegasus 81 U/11
Chatham Colts U/15
Date
Rule
No
09/01/11
09/01/11
09/01/11
09/01/11
16/01/11
09/01/11
16/01/11
23/01/11
23/01/11
09/01/11
09/01/11
09/01/11
16/01/11
16/01/11
16/01/11
23/01/11
09/01/11
30/01/11
09/01/11
16/01/11
23/01/11
23/01/11
30/01/11
30/01/11
30/01/11
09/01/11
09/01/11
23/01/11
23/01/11
30/01/11
30/01/11
30/01/11
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11k
11i
11i
11i
11i
11i
11i
11i
10d
10d
10d
10d
10d
10d
9f
Offence
Fine
Result cards received late
£10
Result cards not received
£10
Result cards received late
£10
Result cards received late
£10
Result cards not received (second occasion) £10
Result cards received late
£10
No referees marks given
£10
No referees marks given
£10
Subs not indicated
£10
Result card received late
£10
Result card not received
£10
Subs not indicated
£10
Subs not indicated
£10
Subs not indicated
£10
No referees mark
£10
Subs not indicated
£10
No result or referees mark on result card
£10
No referees name on card
£10
Results sent in after deadline
£10
nd
Results sent in after deadline (2 offence)
£20
Results sent in after deadline
£10
rd
Results sent in after deadline (3 offence)
£40
U/13 result sent in after deadline
£10
U/13 result sent in after deadline
£10
U/10 result sent in after deadline
£10
Failure to contact referee by appointed time £10
Failure to contact referee by appointed time £10
Failure to contact referee by appointed time £10
Failure to contact referee by appointed time £10
Failure to contact referee by appointed time £10
Failure to contact referee by appointed time £10
Failing to have change of kit and delaying k.o. £10