Harry Redknapp coaches Milford on Sea Youth FC

Harry Redknapp was recently a prestigious visitor to Milford on Sea Youth FC. Harry had joined a club coaching session as part of 'The Sun Footie For All campaign'.

The Sun have teamed up with Tesco’s 'Stronger Starts Campaign', which funds healthy foods and activities for children, to support kids’ football clubs after shocking figures showed 94 per cent of grassroots teams were struggling in the face of soaring costs.

Milford on Sea Youth FC have been awarded a £1,000 grant which they will use for footballs, ball launchers for goal scoring drills, bibs, cones etc. for all their teams.

Under-15s coach and club secretary AJ Aitken said to The Sun: “We have to say a massive thank you to The Sun for awarding us this funding. It’s wonderful that something like this is available to teams across the country, as having a kid doing sport can cost a fortune. Allowing us to buy all the equipment we need means we can keep fees low for families, meaning parents don’t worry, and the kids can just focus on being part of a team. 

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Harry Redknapp's visit to Milford Youth FC.

AJ continued; "It also elevates it from a kickabout in a muddy field to something with structure. For the lads, having Harry come to visit has been brilliant. They’ll remember it for ever, and I know they’ll be telling all their pals at school about training with him.”

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About Harry

Now 77 years old, Harry is known by the younger generation as a TV personality and the 2018 winner of 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'

Prior to this, Harry was a professional midfield football player. His career started at 15 years old playing for Tottenham Hotspur youth team. 

Still a schoolboy, in 1963 he moved to West Ham United where he broke into the first team in the 1965/66 season, making seven appearances and scoring one goal. His teammates included, 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore, World Cup Final hattrick hero Geoff Hurst, and England midfielder Martin Peters. Harry spent 10 years at West Ham United making 175 appearances and scoring eight goals.

In 1972 Harry joined AFC Bournemouth from West Ham before ending his playing career in the North American Soccer League (NASL) as player/coach with Seattle Sounders between 1976 and 1979.

Harry then moved into football management with AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, Portsmouth, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City. 

In his seven years managing West Ham United they finished eighth in the Premier League in 1997/98 and a record-high of fifth the following season. The summer of 1999 also saw West Ham win the UEFA Intertoto Cup and qualify for the UEFA Cup for the first time since 1980.

During his second spell at Portsmouth, he managed the side to win the 2008 FA Cup. He then went on to guide Tottenham Hotspur into the UEFA Champions League at the end of the 2009/10 season.

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Get Involved with Milford on Sea Youth FC

Milford on Sea Youth FC are always looking for both boy and girls players from the age of seven to 16. They are also happy for managers, coaches and general volunteers to join them to inspire the players throughout the season. 

No experience needed, just a love for the game and a commitment to get involved. Please contact the club for more information.

A number of the teams have had a lot of previous success, and the club are always looking to challenge in the league and County Cups. Ultimately the teams are a pathway to U18 and U23 football in the Southern football leagues with Bashley FC.

A Milford on Sea Youth FC player who has made it through to the professional ranks is Eddie Beach, who is a goalkeeper on Chelsea FC's books. Please click here.

The squads train locally, and play games every Sunday in the Bournemouth Youth League.

If you are interested please contact: enquiries@mosyfc.co.uk

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About Milford on Sea Youth FC

 

The village football club was founded in May 2002 by three local ladies, Sarah Elliott, Sara Jeffcock and Hilary Short.

The club caters for girls and boys from ages under 8 to under 16 and competes in the Bournemouth Youth Football League on Sundays throughout the season in mini, 9-a-side and 11-a-side soccer.

The club has a Hampshire FA accreditation and is linked to Bashley FC, giving the U18 & U21 boys the best chance to progress from youth to senior football at an established senior football club.

The squad trains early evening on Thursdays, and play games every Sunday in the Bournemouth Youth League.

Everyone is welcome and new players are always invited.

 

Milford on Sea Youth Football Club
Barnes Lane Recreation Ground
Barnes Lane, Milford on Sea, SO41 0RP
enquiries@mosyfc.co.uk
www.mosyfc.co.uk
www.facebook.com/milfordyouthfc