LISC U14 Boys European Tour

Walking into the fields this morning LISC assumed they would be playing Whitley Bay Boys Club, but found themselves against Wallsend Boys Club, considered the best team in the area. Wallsend were simply a very talented team, who supported one another off the ball and who used their touches carefully to move the ball around the pitch and into the attack. Two of their goals came off nicely placed corner kicks. At one point, Wallend scored a pair of goals within minutes of one another. Credit to late, strong play by Billy Regan and Kaleb Walker, who challenged Wallsend and helped create a few chances in the 2nd half. LISC were perhaps a bit tired in the legs after 2 weeks of travel and 12 games, but Wallsend Boys Club is apparently rarely beaten throughout this area and should cruise on to win the tournament. While speaking to a man who played for Wallsend as a boy he explained that the Wallsend club itself is a small building that has been the same since the 1970s, but that the club has produced professional players over the years worth at least 300 to 500 million dollars, with Alan Shearer playing for Wallsend at one point.

In a nice end to the tournament, LISC were awarded the Fair Play or "Best Sporting Team" trophy, which is voted upon by each of the teams at the conclusion of each game. During the entire Whitley Bay tournament LISC played hard but never drew a single card.

Heads held high, LISC U14s are a stronger and better team than just 2 weeks ago, with memories to last a lifetime.

best

Robert Baird



(note we are missing a few kids who went to buy Whitley Bay Football Tournament T-shirts)