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SEAGULLS SIGN BEARDMORE ON LOAN
We are delighted to announce the loan signing of Mitch Beardmore from Exeter City
The midfielder has agreed a deal to remain at Trungle Parc until the end of the 2023/24 season.
👉 MOUSEHOLE 0-1 YATE TOWN | MATCH REPORT, GOALS & INTERVIEWS
Mousehole 0-1 Yate Town
Written by: Pablo Woolls-Blanco
In a game masked by wet and windy weather conditions, Nick McCootie’s 6th minute penalty was enough for an impressive Yate Town side to pick up an invaluable three points away to Mousehole.
Mousehole started brightly, but after conceding to an early penalty, found life difficult in the opening 45 minutes. Goal scorer McCootie and the man who won the spot kick, Calum English-Brown, caused huge issues for the Seagulls’ defence all afternoon.
Jake Ash’s side huffed and puffed in the second half, largely keeping Yate at bay, and had by far the two best chances of the second period falling once again to Micthell, who failed to convert. On a very rainy and windy afternoon at Trungle Parc, it was the impressive away side who secured all three points.
Star Man: Calum English-Brown: Yate Town
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JAYLAN WILDBORE JOINS MOUSEHOLE AFC
Mousehole AFC are delighted to announce the signing of 19-year-old forward Jaylan Wildbore.
Wildbore joins Mousehole having recently played for Southern League Premier Central side Stratford Town at Step 3, and before that two years at Fulham’s academy.
He has also benefited from having an early football education at Leicester City before bursting into a fantastic spell at Burton Albion, attracting the interest of Fulham. Wildbore is described as having a tremendous character and desire at such a young age and is a tall and strong forward with an eye for goal.
He will join two other former pro-club Academy players who arrived at Trungle Parc and took up residence locally in the summer – defenders Ryan Barrett (ex-Newcastle United) and Morgan Lewis (from Cardiff City). They will work together within the club’s unique technical coaching programme under the expert guidance of vastly experienced Head Coach, Andy Graham, supplemented by the remaining part-time players’ twice-weekly training sessions.
The Seagulls’ latest addition to the group shared his first thoughts as a Mousehole player after training on Thursday night:
“I want to get back to full-time football and training every day to keep sharp. I’ve been looking at a lot of the games and I just think, we get in great areas and keep possession well, we’re just lacking that final product and hopefully I can come in and score some goals. I’ve settled in really well – there’s a great attitude from the boys and you can see they really want to win.”
On what the coaching staff have asked of him during early conversations and his skillset as a forward:
“I think they just want a bit of energy upfront, someone that’s always looking to help the team secure the ball but also someone who can get in behind as well and score some goals. I’m very quick off the line – I love to play off a centre-back’s shoulder – constantly threatening, running in behind and being in and around the box looking for goals.”
On his excitement at getting started and potentially debuting this weekend:
“Honestly, I can’t wait. It’s been a while since I’ve had a flow of games and I’m really looking forward to seeing the fans and getting started.”
Manager Jake Ash expressed his delight at Wildbore’s signing:
“We are really excited Jaylan is here. Having seen a lot of footage of him, he has been everything we expected this week. His movement is excellent. He’s one of those strikers I used to hate marking in that he’s always on the move, looking for the next pass or action. He’s added a real energy and voice into the sessions this week and I love his genuine enthusiasm and hunger to be better.”
Ash continued: “He’s still got lots of areas of his game to develop and I’m confident he will do that here and be a great addition to the squad.
Mousehole’s Head of Football Adam Fletcher shares Ash’s optimism with Wildbore’s addition to the squad:
“Jaylan is a really exciting addition to an already strong group of forward players. We have been looking for a striker who enjoys scoring all sorts of goals for some time now and Jaylan is that type of number 9. After speaking to him it was obvious he was going to be a good fit for the group. He’s ambitious, confident, and raring to go.”
Jaylan Wildbore will be sponsored by Gary Hocking. The newcomer will be available for Mousehole’s next home game this Saturday (20th January, 3pm) against Yate Town in the Southern League Division One South.
MOUSEHOLE AFC PROUD TO SUPPORT A BAND OF BROTHERS
In the autumn of 2022, the players and staff of Mousehole Football Club were devastated to hear that former player Rheiss McLean died as a result of suicide. The tragic event served to highlight the importance of focusing on mental health in a club environment. In the following months, Mousehole renewed and updated our mental health awareness programme and appointed club officers to implement it.
We held a collection on a match day for the charity Band of Brothers, who give young men going through difficult times a mentorship experience that has seen remarkable results.
The donation from the club was presented to Band of Brothers in Redruth at Heartlands on Wednesday night at their Coming Home Ceremony, an event where the most recent mentees are blessed and honoured for their progress towards a better understanding of coping with their challenges.
The ceremony was a moving testament to the power of mentorship for young men and held in the presence of families and community leaders, as well as the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, the Kings representative in the Duchy. BBC Spotlight were also there to highlight the work that Band of Brothers do in the county.
You can find out more about the charity here: https://abandofbrothers.org.uk. There are branches in Penzance and Falmouth and plans to open in St Austell. If you know of a young man who could benefit from their mentorship, or an older man who might act as a mentor, do get in touch.
MOUSEHOLE SEEKS NEW CLUB SECRETARY
Hello everybody,
I am writing to you on behalf of the directors to let you know about a critical vacancy which has opened up within the match day management of the first team. This is a fantastic opportunity to put yourself at the heart of what we do at Mousehole and to ensure the smooth and compliant running of the club.
A few weeks ago Andrew Large, who has been club secretary now for several years as well as fixtures secretary for the last couple of seasons, let us know he has decided to step down at the end of this season. His contribution to this club has been immeasurable and remarkable, and his departure leaves a large hole to fill.
We urgently need somebody to step up to take over Andrew‘s duties beginning next season. The requirements of the role are set out below but it is quite possible that we will try to split some of these between two or three people.
If you are interested we’d be happy to chat over the details with you.
This club prides itself on our community spirit and the tireless contributions of our volunteers. If you know of anybody who might be suitable for this role, please do let me know on kevinbishop@mouseholeafc.co.uk or 07739 920 251.
FOOTBALL AND FIXTURES SECRETARY JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Liaise with visiting team prior to home games regarding playing colours, programme information, hospitality requirements, travel arrangements and pitch inspections
Liaise with match officials prior to home games regarding pitch inspections, travel arrangements and payment details
Liaise with host team prior to away games regarding playing colours, programme information, hospitality requirements and travel arrangements
Input team information into the Southern League’s Match Day System and present to referee (to be completed 45 minutes before kick-off at both home and away games)
Operate the Southern League’s Match Day System during home matches
Liaise with opponents and the League regarding fixture rearrangements
Act as first point of contact with the Southern League and the FA for all correspondence, incoming and outgoing, and attend both online and “in person” meetings as required
Liaise with team management regarding players: notices of approach, registrations, disciplinary record, etc.
OTHER TASKS
Attend both home and away games in fulfilment of the responsibilities and tasks above, delegating when absent
Maintain “player pen picture”, “club history” and “club information” files for use in (home and away) match programmes
Maintain a fixtures and results summary for sharing within the Club
Ensure that key information is shared with the Board and the broader volunteer community
Participate in relevant discussions with the Chairman, Board and team management
Working with the Chairman and the Board, help to safeguard and promote the Club’s interests, image and reputation
Ensure that everything possible is done to avoid costs and fines imposed by the League, FA and CCFA
