The Hertfordshire FA Grassroots Football Awards. The ‘We Only Do Positive Award’ which goes to Charlie Boswell & Anthony Gosling from St Albans City Youth FC. A great example of two individuals promoting good governance & a positive playing environment at all times. Well done! #grassrootsheroes

Ayaan Hussain16/11/2006 – 27/06/2020. The whole City Youth Family are deeply saddened to have to announce the passing of Ayaan Hussain, a distinguished member of our Under 13 Dragons team. Our thoughts are with his family at this desperately sad time. The following tribute is from his managers and team mates: A wonderful young man from a lovely family, Ayaan, quiet by nature, attended Killigrew…

RIP - Peter Harvey The club are saddened to hear of the death of one of our Vice-Presidents, and former Trustee, Peter Harvey, after a battle with cancer. A former manager, Pete ran a very successful side with one of our other Vice-Presidents Ray Anderson, and were a huge part of the City Youth family right up until they finished with the club in 1998. Going on tour to Holland, and taking part in…

St Albans City Youth Under 18 Girls football team are looking for a couple of players from either Y12 or Y13 to complete their final year at Youth Football. Anyone with goalkeeping skills will be particularly welcome. We are a friendly competitive team, playing in the Hertfordshire Girls Football Partnership League Division 1, and we are looking at expanding our squad for this last season so we…

LATEST GUIDANCE ON PERMITTED GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DURING COVID-19 FROM 1 JUNE http://www.thefa.com/news/2020/jun/12/grassroots-covid-19-update-120620 In addition to the FA’s latest guidance on Grassroots Football activities (see below) the Club Committee has produced additional guidance and procedures for Managers and Coaches of City Youth teams that may wish to organise sessions with…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 1998. Well done Terry Edwards. From the St Albans Review Newspaper during September and October 1998 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH 1998. St Albans City Youth Under 12's East were held to a 3-3 draw by Garston Boys with Harry HUNT 2 and Danny McCAFFERTY netting for the Saints. Away to Bovingdon saw the Under 15's North come…

St Albans City Youth FC - Under 18 South, are looking to recruit a number of strong players as we plan for our second season of under 18 football (school years 12 and 13 with effect from September 2020). We played in the White (second division) of the Watford Friendly Under 18 League last season and hope to play in the Red (top) division this season We have a very strong group of players, the…

The Covid-19 emergency and the resulting period of social isolation highlights a need for creative ways in which players and their families can stay fit and active. The football development team at St Albans City Youth Football Club have produced a six week training syllabus that will enable all taking part to improve their skills and keep fit, whilst have fun. Play to compete or just keep fit at…

EXCITING Under 14 GIRLS OPPORTUNITY An exciting opportunity for up to 3 girls to join the successful St Albans City Youth Under 14 Girls team, is currently available to strengthen our talented team as we move from 9 to 11 a-side in 2020 /2021. One of the keys to the team’s success is how well new players integrate into our welcoming and friendly squad. A squad which instils a collective belief…

PLAYERS WANTED St Albans City Youth - Under 15 are looking for players to join their squad for season starting in September 20, including a keeper and 2/3 outfield players. We are a very friendly team with the clear purpose of improving individually and as team, propose a nice quick passing football, and enjoy the game and the time spent together. We play in the West Herts League with matches…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 1991. Well done Terry Edwards. MATCH REPORTS FROM THE ST ALBANS CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB YEARBOOK 2001-2002 The Under 10's North were away to Oakhill Tigers Cubs in the League Cup and the young Saints were leading 3-0 at half time before they eventually went on to win 7-1. The goalscorers were Callam MARJORAM 2,…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 1991. Well done Terry Edwards. PAUL McHUGH MEMORIAL TROPHY GAMES. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 1996 IN AID OF CEREBRAL PALSY. SQUAD: ST ALBANS CITY UNDER 12's EAST. Russell Garland, Sam Parratt, Robert Ade, Lawrence Anscomb, Matt Jones, David Adams, Nick Malham, Chris Seeby (capt), Stuart Hames, Luke Tarrant, Nathan…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 1991. Well done Terry Edwards. SAINTS YOUTH TEAMS SUNDAY MARCH 3RD 1991 FOOTBALL COACH MARK CLARK GETS A MENTION. The Under 16's West were playing in the Fawcett Trophy and their match against Barnet B ended all square at 1-1 even after extra time so it went to a penalty shootout. Daniel GEORGE scored the West's…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 2002. Well done Terry Edwards. ST ALBANS CITY YOUTH MATCH REPORTS, WEEK ENDING 15th SEPTEMBER 2002. MIDWEEK YOUTH F.A. YOUTH CUP 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND AWAY PURFLEET UNDER 18's 0 ST ALBANS CITY UNDER 18's 4 Playing in the F. A. Youth 2nd Qualifying round saw the Saints mid-week team travel away to Purfleet on a…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 1995. Well done Terry Edwards. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25th, 1995 PAUL McHUGH MEMORIAL TROPHY. IN AID OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EPILEPSY ST ALBANS CITY YOUTH UNDER 12's Squad. Peter Hanson, Greg Deacon, Matthew Hills, Stephen Chesters, Robert Featherstone, Kenny Hull, Tom Fairbairn, Oliver Franks, Dean Parsons, Ryan…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 1995. Well done Terry Edwards. WEDNESDAY APRIL 26th, 1995. ST ALBANS CITY INVITATION CUP. ST ALBANS CITY YOUTH UNDER 18's EAST V WELWYN GARDEN CITY YOUTH UNDER 18's Saints Squad: James Varley, Toby Azzopardi, Tom Westcott, Robert Hill, Ben Lacey, Glenn Roberts, Gary Veasey, Mark Reynolds, Ben Graham, Mark…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 1992. Well done Terry Edwards. 4th NOVEMBER 1992 F. A. YOUTH CHALLENGE CUP 1st ROUND PROPER ST ALBANS CITY YOUTH v BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION YOUTH. Saints Squad: Stephan Chapman, Neil Dann, Mark Steel, Paul Taylor, Simon Gammon, Darren Goulden, Mark Seller, Craig Alderman, Ash Choudhury, Paul Mutlow, Ian Stapleton,…

Staying safe online during COVID-19 During the coronavirus pandemic football is staying home and we are all looking at new (and what are likely to be ongoing) ways of working as we adjust to the necessary restrictions. In some case this means new and different ways for coaches, players and parents to interact as they seek to stay in touch when it isn’t possible to meet up in person. In light of…

City Youth announces ‘Support for those with Financial Difficulty Policy’ As part of our efforts to address the potential impact that Covid-19 may have for City Youth families The Trustees have decided to analyse and where necessary update certain Club policies. As part of this initiative the traditional ‘Hardship Policy’ has been revised and retitled ‘Support for those with Financial Difficulty…

Update regarding Safeguarding and DBS renewals from the FA Hertfordshire FA have shared with all Clubs and Leagues the latest news and temporary procedures for DBS renewals as the FA looks to tackle the challenges of the Coronavirus crisis. Please see the latest update below; http://www.hertfordshirefa.com/news/2020/apr/08/dbs-changes-coronavirus If you have any questions or queries please…

St Albans City Youth FC welcomes Platinum Club Partner Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd St Albans City Youth FC are delighted to announce that ASPAR Pharmaceuticals Ltd have agreed to be the Club’s Platinum Partner and Sponsor through to the end of the 2021 season. Through this partnership ASPAR will provide; sponsored playing kits, funding for equipment, coach education and additional resources for our…

Coronavirus and Football The Hertfordshire FA have made a statement on their website regarding Coronavirus and the advice given to us by The FA directly involving referees and players shaking hands at a match. This advice is current but if the situation changes the website story will be updated. http://www.hertfordshirefa.com/news/2020/mar/04/coronavirus-update By issuing this message, everyone…

St Albans City Youth FC are delighted to announce that Marshall VW, St Albans have agreed to be the Club’s Disability Section Partner through to the end of the 2021 season. Through this partnership and their commitment to City Youth, Marshall VW, St Albans will provide; sponsored playing kits for 2 full squads bearing the Marshall Logo, funding for training equipment, Coach Education aimed at…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 19 years ago. Well done Terry Edwards. CITY YOUTH FC MATCH REPORTS SEASON 2001/02 WEEK ENDING 18TH 2001. FOOTNOTE: In the St. Albans City F.C. team on this day is Richard Evans and guess what I do thing he is helping to run a City Youth team in the this current season 2019-20 but he also his very late in texting…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 17 years ago. Well done Terry Edwards. SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY 2003 SPECIAL REPORT 3RD ANNUAL OLD BOYS MATCH ''SNIFFER'' JONATHAN JENKINS IS BACK The New Year saw the 3rd Annual Match between the St Albans Old Boys made up from the 1999-2000 squad and their opponents the current Midweek Youth Team. The entire…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 32 years ago. Well done Terry Edwards. ST ALBANS CITY YOUTH MATCH REPORTS SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER 1988 After a poor display last week, the Under 13's found their scoring form this week when they played Lyndholm United away and they ran out winners by sixteen goals to one (16-1). Chris FIELD scored the first goal with…

Tezza is looking back through his old City Youth reports and found more trivia from 30 years ago. Well done Terry Edwards. SAINTS SUNDAY YOUTH TEAMS; SUNDAY DECEMBER 30th. 1990. The Under 12's East were at home to Sellotape in the league and although they were 1-0 up through an own goal in the end, they had to be content with a point as the match finally ended in a 1-1 draw. Team: Butcher, G.…