This season has been a real journey for Archie — full of challenges, growth, and proud moments that reflect both his footballing ability and his character.
He began the 2024/25 campaign with Wormley Rovers Whites in Division 5 of the Mid Herts League. However, early results saw the team placed into Division 6, where the competition was more appropriate for the squad’s development stage. Archie worked hard to make his mark, scoring six goals in eleven appearances for Wormley. While there were some positive moments, it became clear over time that Wormley wasn’t quite the right fit for Archie in terms of style, structure, and environment.
With that in mind, we made the decision to return him to familiar surroundings — back to CHARS Youth U12 Blues, the club where he had previously played and developed.
It proved to be the right move.
Archie slotted straight back in, contributing not just as a striker but also showing his versatility by playing out wide and, at times, even dropping into defence when the team needed him. Despite playing deeper on multiple occasions, he still managed to score eight goals in fourteen games for CHARS — bringing his overall tally for the season to fourteen goals in twenty-five games.
"Football’s not just about talent — it’s about attitude, resilience and how you treat those around you. Archie showed all of that this season."
That’s a very respectable return, especially given the mix of positions he played, and a testament to his work rate, football intelligence, and team-first mentality.
The highlight of the season came at the CHARS Youth FC Presentation Evening, where Archie was awarded Players' Player of the Year. 🏆
This is such a special honour — not chosen by coaches or parents, but voted for by his teammates. It shows how much his peers value his contribution on and off the pitch. His positive attitude, consistent effort, and support for others clearly didn’t go unnoticed.
As a parent, I couldn't be prouder of how he has handled the ups and downs of the season — always giving 100%, never complaining, and showing maturity beyond his years.
Well done Archie — you’ve earned every bit of it. Here’s to an even bigger 2025/26 season ahead! 👏⚽️💪
Best wishes,
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