Although the season has ended without any silverware for the mighty green and white army to enjoy, this has without doubt been the most successful season the CLUB has enjoyed for the last 20 years.

With both the Ones and Twos just being edged out of runners up spot in their leagues and the Threes storming through in the last two months to finish fourth, this has been a highly successful year and the club’s very impressive playing record proves this.

First Team

Looking back across the whole season, there is no doubt that if the first team had begun the year with some easier fixtures they may well have amassed even more points than they did. A tough start playing Champions Caribbean Cavaliers twice, O.E.s and Trent University in the first two months of the season saw them drop vital early points. The first league win didn’t arrive until their sixth match and although they played some good football after Christmas and went on a long unbeaten winning run, they were always playing catch up after such a poor start.

A MAA Cup run was once again a highlight of the Ones season. They were ultimately denied this season by a cruel piece of luck at the semi final stage by rivals Trent University who eventually put Notts out on Penalties.

Second Team

In some ways the Twos had a similar season. They too began slowly and amassed only 7 out of the first 18 points before embarking on a record breaking 13 straight league victories that bridged Christmas and the New Year. This fantastic run took them to the top of the table but it was these lost early points and their inability to take points from the top two (and now promoted sides) Pakistan Centre and Bracken Park that cost them any chance of a top two finish.

Third Team

The Threes too began the season slowly and took their time getting into their stride. Despite some good wins such as the 11-1 crushing of EMTEC, the team tended to be inconsistent, winning one week, then losing the next.

The Threes season was kick started by an excellent MAA Cup run which saw them reach the semi finals. Although they were disappointed to lose to eventual winners ASC Dayncourt, this run gave the team confidence in themselves and they embarked on an excellent run of league form which took them from mid-table to eventually finish in 4th place, a position which seemed way beyond them before Christmas.

Next Season

So the plans now begin for a new campaign in September. Notts mustn’t be complacent and should look to build on the successes they have had this season. Overall playing strength has been weakened due to injuries and we know that inevitably some players will move on, so new blood at all levels across the club will be needed come kick off time. Any players who have friends who want to become involved in a club going places then introduce them during Summer Training at Bluecoat.

Many thanks to everyone who has worked so hard this year in making this such a successful and enjoyable season!!