THE NORTHERNER Welcome to the second issue of our new and regular news bulletin. ISSUE TWO—SPRING 2019

JAKE ELMY Winter hasn’t been kind to our senior Priaulx for so many years in football, you could argue giv- team. Despite one of the strongest first 11s ing them a false sense of security. That came home to roost in the league, North have encountered stub- in two losses to St Martins who now have a very good U15s born opposition and a lack of luck. Saints are and top the league. Saints join North and Rangers in a highly storming the Priaulx with hot on competitive league and it’s the two latter teams that have the heels. Rovers, having lost two of their impressed on foreign soil. brightest stars to GFC have also found the going tougher this North and Rangers will contest the semi-final of the term. The signing of Keanu Marsh has certainly made a differ- U15 Cup in Guernsey and at Northfield to be precise on Sat ence and fleeting games from another GFC star Liam Mahon 9th March kicking off at 11.00am. We plan to celebrate the means North have all the ingredients to push on in the run in. occasion with a pre-game festival for our U9s and 8s with It also pleasing to see the young bloods’ Mario Cacace and Rangers. Ben Bullock performing more regularly for the first team. The club are also delighted that Jake Elmy at the very tender age Many of our U15s will soon be turning out for Guernsey th of 16 has really impressed in training and on debut for the against Jersey in the Star Trophy at the Track on 16 March Priaulx team. kicking off at 11.30am. Keene Domaille and Ben Acey in par- ticular will be leading the line with confidence high that this Youth leagues will be Guernsey’s year. Jamie Smith will no doubt create the Talking of youth, the U18s have performed admirably and sit chances for them in Midfield. Archie Drillot will keep Jersey’s fourth in the league. Fitz has shaped a decent side and the right winger quiet and Luke Elmy and Gian Luca Robilliard will sprinkling of star dust will no doubt soon be joining the likes compete in goal. Young Brandon Wallace, North’s highly gift- of Jake, Ben and Mario in first team duties. ed left sided midfielder misses the game through injury. A big loss for the U15s but he’s hopeful of turning out for North Our U16s have had a disrupted season with games being again before then end of the season. moved and with only four teams in the league the games Our U14s have also had a decent if topsy-turvy season with have been few and far between. The team currently sits sec- injuries denying them of key players such as Owen Wall- ond in the league and is made up of our U15 players who all bridge and George Barnaby. rise to the challenge of playing up a year. The U15s have also had a stuttering start to the season, having it their own way Having very recently pipped Saints to the U14 Guernsey NORTH U14S. GUERNSEY CHAMPIONS FOR THE THIRD KERRY TARDIF, YEAR IN A ROW. KINDLY SPONSORED BY SURF & TURF. Child Welfare Officer league title they also performed well in Jersey’s U14 cup and more, please check out our new website at making the quarter finals. However, with an injury ravaged www.northernersac.com. A big thank you to Dom Bennett squad losing to St Pauls in Jersey the team will reflect on for also helping coordinate the navigation and administer what could have been if everyone was fit. With a fuller the site. squad, the U14s also recently and convincingly beat Rang- You may have noticed we’re beginning to spruce up the ers in the Semi Final of the Martin Le Prevost cup to meet club and a big thanks to Rex Williams for organising com- Rovers in the final. A trophy close to North’s hearts and munity service teams to help with this effort. The plan of one that this group in particular are desperate to bring action will continue and soon we will be embarking on home. several important club infrastructure improvements. Our Corbet Cup team is looking very strong indeed and For those of you that have completed the club survey we amongst the favourites this year for the trophy. The wily thank you. For those that haven’t done it please get on our old master, Colin Fallaize and his studious young accom- website and let us know what you think about North and plish Charlie Le Prevost are developing some very good how you may be able to assist in the future. This piece of football and footballers to boot. The recent 5-3 win against work will help shape our club in years to come. It’s im- closest rivals Sylvans is hopefully a sign of successes to portant so please participate. You have until March 20th. come. Our Corbet Shield Y6s with coaches Wayne Martel, Darren Cooley, Dom Bennett and Zelia Hutchins managing You may have noticed our large bins have gone. We now a very large group and keeping all loving their football are have both general waste bins and the blue bag recycling also challenging for honours as they currently lie second for cartons cans and plastic bottles. Please help us by only to rivals St Martins in the Corbet Shield, after having putting your rubbish in an appropriate bin. achieved a remarkable 5 clean sheets in a row. Finally, we would like to pay a huge debt of gratitude to The minis have enjoyed a schedule of festivals in recent the gentle giant John Cortez, due to work commitments weeks at KGV on the 3G surface but from March 2nd we John has had to step down for the time being as Vice Presi- return to the grass with the next festival Y2 taking place at dent and head groundsman. The club would like to thank Blanche Pierre Lane. We’re then at Northfield the after- John for all his endeavours over the years and hopefully noon of March 9th for the Y5s. North would like to thank he’ll be back soon and continue to be a part of North’s Paul Heathcote of Rangers for all his hard work in organis- future success. Chris is currently tending to our ing the festivals. pitches. A role he also fulfils for other clubs in the Island.

Club news That’s it for now but please feel free to stop any of our committee members if you have something to say. The We were recently kindly provided with 50 match day tick- current club committee is as follows. ets for the recent home game at GFC. Thanks GFC!! President: Colin Kimber, Vice President: Marc Mahieu, The club would like to thank our new Child Welfare Officer, Treasurer: Alan Prigent. Kerry Tardif for devoting so much time and energy to man- aging the club’s welfare matters. This has been a very diffi- Committee members: Glen Cortez, Chris Le Cheminent cult job with new legislation and demands placed on the (Players representative), Mark Totty, Rex Williams, Jon club. For all our welfare policies, data protection policies Taylor, Paul Keltie, Steve Holford and Wayne Martel.