09/05/08 Three Counties Tournament Draw
The draw has been made for the Three Counties Tournament. The under 13's A team have been drawn against Azad Hill A, Harbury B and Alveston B in the group stages, whilst the under 13's B team will play Azad Hill B, Harbury A and Alveston A. The under 16's A team will play Kineton A, Cropredy B and Byfield B in the group stages, whilst the B team will play Cropredy A, Byfield A, and Kineton B. The presentations will take place at 3pm, where the under 16's will receive their league trophy. For a full list of fixtures for the tournament, please click here.

08/05/08 It's player of the year time!
Each year, at the Napton Football Club presentation night, awards are given out to the manager's player of the year, the players' player of the year, and the most improved player of the year. The players' player of the year is decided by everyone in the team choosing who they think has tried and performed the best throughout the season. At the tournament on Sunday, managers of the four different teams will be asking the players for their first and second choice for who they think should win it, so we advise everyone to get thinking! The date for the presentation night is yet to be confirmed.

08/05/08 No more under 15's/16's training
There will be no more training this season for the under 15's and under 16's after Sunday's tournament, though Andy is trying to fix up another friendly game, which would take place at the end of the month.

08/05/08 Napton Cricket Club V Napton Football Club
Each year the football club takes on the cricket club, in a game of cricket (very fair!). This years fixture will take place on Sunday 11th May, 2:30pm start. May we swiftly remind everyone that the football club are the current holders!

07/05/08 Tournament this Sunday
The under 13's and under 16's tournament at Kineton takes place this Sunday. Could all players and parents please arrive no later than 9:45am, as there is a cricket game at 10am. Parking will be on the field, and please be aware that there will be a charge of £2 per car, and this includes a program. For full information on the tournament, with rules and details, please click below. 

THREE COUNTIES TOURNAMENT DETAILS

07/05/08 'Oldies' snatch late draw in friendly
The oldies got a lucky 4-4 draw against the under 16's in a friendly on Tuesday night. The under 16's took the lead when Matt Austin headed in George Dewey's corner,  and they could of scored several more but for great saves by Sab Ulhaq, before at the other end Sam Gilbert equalised. Richard Lay put then put the oldies in front, despite an 'obvious push' on the 'keeper, but Joel Jessup headed in Tom Isom's long ball to make it 2-2. The under 16's were then denied two penalties when Nathan Jessup dump tackled Joel Jessup, and Andy Burgess tripped Rob Burgess. This report is not biased, unlike the referee, who was one of their players! Stephen Dewey fired in George Dewey's corner to make it 3-2. but Sam Gilbert made it 3-3. Though Paul Wallace scored an excellent goal from well outside the box to put the under 16's back in the lead. Though, in the 67th minute of a 60 minute game Tony Gilbert poked home a long ball over the top, to end the entertaining game as a draw.

05/05/08 Under 11's game next Saturday
The under 11's have 1 remaining league game, away at Harbury next Saturday, 10th May. Kick off is at 10:30am so could all players please meet at Napton sports field at 9:45am. Thank you.

05/05/08 Under 16's V 'Oldies' this Tuesday
Under 15's and under 16's players, this is your chance to beat your mum, dad or uncle at football. We are still looking for a few more under 16's players and a lot more 'oldies' to play in the friendly match tomorrow. If you can play, please email us to let us know, and please try to get your dad to come along to. If we don't have enough 'oldies' turn up then there will be normal training. The following under 16's players and 'oldies' have let us know they can play:

Under 16's: Matt Austin, Will Barford, Rob Burgess, Jacob Coker, Joel Jessup, Paul Wallace, Tom Ulhaq, Stephen Dewey, Tom Isom.
'Oldies': Andy Burgess, Nathan Jessup, Tim Coker, Sab Ulhaq.

04/05/08 Under 11's Win!!
The under 11's decided to play 2 games against Alveston on Saturday morning in order to help get down the fixtures. They won the first one 1-0, but lost the second match 8-2.

02/05/08 Website Hits
The Napton Football Club website was visited over 5400 times in April. Thank you for this fantastic support!

02/05/08 Summer Tournaments

Napton have been entered into these tournaments this summer, for the following teams:

BBC Football	Mid Warwickshire Football League	The FA	Napton on the Hill