Spangels Wilt...

Pre-season training looks to be a thing of the past, as the soon to be 30-something Spangels squad was reduced to just five attendees on Sunday.

This worrying development has caused mumblings from some as to whether the club will be able to continue into the 2006/2007 season. With only one friendly arranged to-date, further fixture organisation could be at threat, as an eleven man squad may be hard to achieve!

The club's Management Committee will need to discuss with squad members the realities of competition next season, with an outcome necessary within a week or two.

Ten Train In Morning Heat

Spangels first training session of the season saw a reasonably healthy turn-out put through their paces in stiffling July morning heat.

With friendlies to be played during August and early September it is important Spangels familiarise themselves with running and kicking a ball again!

It is hoped a larger number will be present next Sunday...

M&G Friendly Date Change

Following a request by Spangels' opponents, the friendly against M&G (run by former player James Todd) will now take place on Sunday 3rd September, which is the weekend before the official kick-off of the BNESL.

The fixture will still take place at Barnston AFC, with a kick-off time of 10.30am.

First Friendly Against Ex-Spangels

Spangels first pre-season friendly in the build-up to the 2006/2007 season will be against some familiar individuals.

James Todd, who starred in the second half of Spangels last campaign has formed a Sunday side that will compete in the Dunmow league. M&G (as they are known) have thrown down the gauntlet, with the fixture pencilled-in for Sunday 13th August, taking place at Barnston FC.

It is hoped that despite the holiday season, many of the Spangels squad will be available for this game as they look to gain match fitness (something many struggle for!) leading in to the new fixture-laden 2006/2007 competition.