On Saturday morning, when everyone else was still tucked up in bed, the year 5 ( and 4 ) football team met at school for an 8.30am start. It was the day of the Annual Year 5 Football Tournament, held this year at Norton Canes Primary School.

Arriving at the school the car park was packed. Seventeen teams from all over Cannock, Burntwood, Chasetown and two from Rugeley were represented. The latter being Churchfield and St. Joseph's. The format was three leagues of six or five teams, playing five minutes each way.

First up for Churcfield was the host team, Norton Canes. We started off slowly, showing nerves and uncerainty and were convincingly defeated. Next up were Gorsemoor. The first half was 0-0. Promising! Then an injury! A change of positions and a lesser defeat. Things were improving! Our third match, Fulfen. A much better performance! We pushed forward and attacked the goal, unfortunately just unable to capitalise. Still, a goaless result and a point. Moat Hall struggled against us to win 1-0. Finally, St. Jospeh's. A team of year 5's,  all of whom, but one, make up their first team. So a tough ask! A fantastic battling performance from the whole team, with lots of goal mouth incident, saw us hold them to another 0-0 draw. A terrific result for the children.

Much progress has been made since the year 4 tournament last year, and even during the event itself. We eventually left at 12.30, feeling reasonably satisfied.

Congratulations to all the boys, and one girl, who comprised the team. You played with real desire and committment. 

A big thanks to the parents, brothers and sisters, who gave up their Saturday morning to come and LOUDLY cheer on the team.