The Review Issue 7 | Page 33

To advertise in The Review email [email protected] 33 an n i c k’ s d ream t r i p to di sne y does n ’ t d isap p oin t! Left: Both squads pose for team photo Middle: Lillie proving she’s their biggest fan! Right: Some of the boys enjoying Disney with Cameron Bottom: The team flies the flag at the Davy Crockett Ranch Over the Easter Holidays Stewarton Annick FC. The final whistle sounded to spark scenes of joy SQUADS International Youth Football Tournament. This event first ever competitive tournament and to return with s te warton an ni ck b c 2005’s took two teams to the 2015 Disney Cup was hosted by ESF Tours and Sports Experiences at Lognes Football Academy in Paris, France. Invited teams from throughout the UK and Europe including amongst all the boys. This is Stewarton Annick 2005’s a trophy is a massive achievement for all the boys involved. Annick 2005’s would like coveted trophies in what was the 5th Anniversary for this annual festival of football. s te warton an ni ck p da Away from the football the boys enjoyed 3 days at Disneyland as well as swimming at the Davy Crockett Ranch. For some of the boys this was the first time they had travelled abroad and it was an Day One and Two saw unforgettable experience. all teams across the 2005 A lot of time and effort age group play in a league went into making this tour format to decide seeding for possible and all at Stewarton Saturday’s knock-out stages. The boys performed superbly to thank everyone who after their 16 hour bus journey and contending with raising events over the past the soaring heat. themselves provided all the adam moore logan war ner callum sibbald jay gr an t jamie wilson jor dan foy harvey myles au stin caldwell supported the various fund pro youth and academy clubs battled to win the The knock-out stages coach- michae l cher ry year also to our sponsors The boys having a team talk from coach Cameron Abica Telecommunications, Taylor Wimpey, Weir typical drama of the ‘beautiful game’ with several Foundation and Cashback for Communities. penalty shoot-out. been possible. games decided by last minute goals or the dreaded Without the local support this trip would never have Unfortunately for Stewarton Annick Boys Club it Cameron Carmichael (Head Coach) who is stepping on the youngsters after putting in one of their best parents for their help and support over the past year. was a semi final exit on penalties which was hard performances of the tour fighting back from 1-0 down against Emerainville FC (France). Stewarton Annick Player Development Academy progressed to the final with a hard fought victory over Bury FC (England). The Final started off slow but became a one sided affair with Stewarton Annick PDA running out 5-1 winners against Emerainville down from the club would like to thank all the He says. “Organising this trip was incredibly difficult and stressful at times but worth every minute of it to see the boys come together as a group and have the time of their lives. I hope this team can continue to flourish and take part in more foreign trips in the years to come as these boys deserve it for all their hard work and commitment.” coach- cameron car michael david cher ry b ryce cher ry david watson rob miller leo car michael aaron b rown adam cas sels bailey stebbings