On the 16th December 2013 Andre Villas-Boas was the latest manager to be sacked by the premier league club Tottenham Hotspur after suffering a 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool. This dismissal once again sparks the long term debate about giving managers enough time in a job. With this particular sacking, Villas-Boas had a good … Read More

Congratulations to George Ennor, Kinetic Academy U16s goalkeeper who has earned himself a 6 week trial at AFC Wimbledon. We wish George all the best of luck during the trial.

Every player across the country is probably familiar with the phrases “the engine room” or “run the clock down”, but do the youth of today actually know their roles and responsibilities if bellowed these instructions? This funny image shows just where on the pitch these places may be. Our personal favourite is the “corridor of … Read More

Top 15 Fitness Foods Bananas Beans & pulses Berries Broccoli (& green veg) Breakfast bars Cereal bars Smoothies Dried fruit Porridge Nuts Rice cakes with peanut butter Salmon Dark chocolate Wholgrain breads & cereals Yoghurt

  This week, the boys were lucky enough to have an inspirational chat by Rhys Weston (AFC Wimbledon) and Danny Gabbidon (Crystal Palace) about their football experiences. On Wednesday 20th November, Rhys Weston (AFC Wimbledon) and Danny Gabbidon (Crystal Palace) entertained a crowd of BTEC and GCSE Sport students about their journeys and tales of … Read More

In a hugely important game at the top of the Eastern section of the Ryman Youth League, Croydon Youth Team rose to the task with a 3-1 win away in Maidstone. After being put on the backfoot in the first 5 minutes and conceding an early goal, the boys got a break before half time … Read More