Blackpool and District Youth League match of the week: Poulton FC Under-10 Ultras v Foxhall JFC U10

Two top-division under-10 teams provided us with a top-quality match of the week in the Blackpool and District Youth Football League.

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Poulton FC Ultras and Foxhall JFC treated us to an excellent contest as phase two of the season got underway last weekend.

Foxhall manager Ben McKay couldn't be happier with the campaign so far and told The Gazette: "We played really well and the team gave a very good performance. They are playing some excellent football with a real togetherness."

His Poulton counterpart Kieran Ashworth said: "it was a hard game but we got a lot out of it. We know what we need to work on a bit more.

"It has been up and down so far. This is our first time in the top division and we're learning as we go."

His side haven't been playing together as long as Foxhall, who joined the league as under-sevens. It's been quite a learning curve for the Ultras, who only joined last season.

Kieran explained: "The team formed as under-nines with a different manager. I stepped up at the end of last season to help out and this is my first season.

"There are two other dads who are doing their courses. The idea is that they will step up to replace me and I'll go back to being a spectator."

Ben, on the other hand, has managed this Foxhall side from the start as well as an older team at the club.

He explained: "I also run an under-13 team and we have well over 20 teams at Foxhall now.

"This under-10s team is one of three, along with Foxhall Hoops and Foxhall Sporting, and we have enough players for a fourth.

"They really love playing with their mates and at least half of the squad have been with us since the start."

The Foxhall coach's player of the match was Leo, while Harry and Samuel were the choices of the parents.

Ben explained: "All three were chosen for their workrate and unselfish play. They wanted to assist and set up teammates, rather than just trying to score themselves."

Poulton don’t hand out player of the match awards and Kieran added: "It’s all about the whole team. The aim is to progress as a group and hopefully stay in the top division if we can."