FC taught a lesson (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

FC taught a lesson

FC Chippenham U12s were taught a football lesson when Frodsham came to visit Stanley Park on Tuesday.

The side from Cheshire were on their way to a tournament in Newquay and stopped off in Wiltshire to play a friendly.

Frodsham, who won their league and both cups last season, stormed to a 13-1 win over the Mid-Wilts Youth League team.

FC Chippenham team coach Lawernce Copeland was impressed with the visitors and hoped his players learned a few lessons.

He said: "For a bunch of 11 and 12-years-olds they were fantastic. They hit the ball into space for their players to run onto.

"I have never seen a young team with such vision before. I hope my players can pick that up."

The youth coach feels Frodsham are one of the best U12 sides he has ever seen play.

"We play some good teams in our league but Frodsham were a different class.

"It was lovely to watch the way they knocked the ball around with ease.

"They knew when to take players on and when to pass. They played together as a team, that was the main difference between the two."

Striker Rhys Merryman pulled a consolation goal back for Chippenham and Copeland was pleased with how his side took the beating.

He added: "There were a few heads that dropped but they played the game in good spirits and kept going until the final whistle.

"They gave it a good go and I am pleased with their performance."

Frodsham stopped to have lunch with the Chippenham players before the jumped back in their minibus.

Copeland is currently on the look out for new players for next season. Anyone interested in going training with the FC Chippenham team can call him on 07754503817.