Griffins News

Despite a flying start to the season the girls are still looking for quality additions to their squad. If you believe that you have what it takes to make an impact then call Paul 'Caddy' Caddick on 07805 514 054.

Joe McCormack who has been with the Griffins since he was 7, has signed for Man City. Joe was previously at Stockport County Centre of Excellence.

Well done Joe from all at the Griffins!

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

Hough End Griffins is supporting The FA's Respect programme to ensure football can be enjoyed by everyone in a safe and positive environment. Play your part and observe The FA's Respect Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times.

I will:

• Remain outside the field of play and behind the Designated Spectator Area (where provided)
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
• Always respect the match officials' decisions
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success  

In addition, when attending youth games I will:

• Remember that children play for FUN
• Let the coaches do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
• Encourage the players to respect the opposition and match officials
• Never criticise a player for making a mistake -mistakes are part of learning

The FA has also launched a free online Respect Parent Guide to highlight examples of poor behaviour and, more importantly, how it can be improved. To see the guide for parents and carers, click here

The Under 15 girls rounded off their season with an unlucky extra time 1-0 defeat to Bolton Wanderers.

The girls had had to work really hard to make the semi finals after an opening game defeat to Heyside Angels 1-0 but 0-0 draws with Bolton and Altrincham and 1-0 wins against ROCS and Unicorn coupled with a 2-0 win against Bleak Hill meant we had a semi final date with our oldest rivals Manchester Girls. We won the semi final 2-0 with a determined display that made us worthy winners. Goals were scored by Ellie Taylor (2) Danielle Fowles (1) Charlai Walton (2) and Georgia Langston (1). Squad on the day was: Alice McNorton-Marshall, Georgia Langston, Joy Windle, Jaymie Blake, Ellie Caddick, Danielle Fowles, Charlai Walton and Ellie Taylor. Well done girls!

Hough End Griffins Under 7's finished the season in euphoric style by winning the inaugural Failsworth Villa Summer Tournament. At the end of a highly encouraging first season, which has seen the team develop both on and off the pitch, the Griffins overcame Moorside JFC 3-0 in the final with goals from Jaden McColgan (2) and Micah Hamilton.

Any girls interested in playing football for Hough End Griffins who are in school years 6 through to 11 should contact Paul Caddick on 07805 514054 to discuss what The Club can do for you.

Hough End currently has girls-only teams at Under 11's,13's,14's and 16's in the South Manchester Girls League.

We train at William Hulme School all weather pitch under flood-lights on a Monday evening.

All teams play Saturday afternoon when the kick off is generally 12.30hrs.

Girls of all abilities welcome.