Ongar Juniors FC: Season 2024-2025

Club Overview & Chairman’s Message

WOW! What a season for Ongar Juniors FC. The club has grown to over 250 boys and girls across 23 teams, highlighting the community’s thriving spirit and commitment to safe, inclusive, and competitive grassroots football. Chairman Nick Housden praised the club’s volunteers, committee, and families for their tireless commitment and teamwork. With top-notch facilities at Fyfield Sports Academy and new digital tools like Team Fee Pay rolling out, the club is set for even greater things next year.

Fundraising & Community

• Membership now exceeds 250 players

• 23 teams competing across age groups

• Continued partnership with FSA for outstanding facilities

• Ongoing commitment to keeping fees affordable

• Special thanks to all volunteers, committee members, and sponsors

Team Highlights

Soccer School

• Coach: Nick Housden, with Max (lead coach), Poppy, Jack, Max S, and Kit

• Summary: Fun-focused sessions for 4–6 year olds; huge progression and excitement among youngest players

Under 7’s Blue

• Manager: Joe Hoye

• Players: Alfie H, Brody N, Blake R, Freddie S, Beau H, Winston A, Preston K, Teddie B

• Summary: Enjoyed festivals and league play, strong team spirit and enjoyment

Under 7’s White

• Manager: Ben Knight
• Players: Harrison C, Jackson M, Eddie K, Danny L, Zachary T, Rocco E
• Welcomed a new goalie, major improvements in passing and teamwork, proud coaches

Under 7’s Red

• Coach: Bentley Vancootan
• Players: Noah F, Casey R, Donnie V, Arthur S, Freddie D, Fraser B, Louis M, Bobby B
• Summary: Fantastic first season, great development and team spirit

Under 8’s Blue

• Manager: Bradley Worboys
• Players: Jonny P, Bear A, Valentino T, Cruz G, Harley W, Hudson F, Evan R
• Summary: Managed changes and disruptions well, looking forward to 7v7 next year

Under 8’s White

• Manager: Mitch Burgess
• Players:

  Blake B, Jack C, Harry H, Lucas H, Mikey M, Teddy R

• Summary: 

Under 9’s Blue

• Manager: James Dent
• Players: Albie S, Vinny H, Jack D, Leo S-M, James C, Harry C, Oscar P, Kit F, Joey F
• Summary: Progressed through divisions, strong team ethic and community support

Under 9’s White

• Manager: Chris Jones
• Players: Albie J, Harrison M, Frankie W, Charlie S, Eliot C, Charlie D, Maisie B, Logan L, George C-G, Henry L
• Summary: Transitioned to 7v7, memorable cup run, new coach for next season, strong club memories

Under 9’s Green

• Manager: Tommy Brinkman
• Players: Tadhg H-F, Wren B, Samuel C, Alice C, Thomas M, Fergus M, Jacob M, Annie S, Freddie J, Favour A, Jude M
• Summary: New team, reached cup final in first season, massive improvements and team pride

Under 10’s Blue

• Manager: Alex Kousoulou
• Players: Sonny B, Riley B, Maximus A, George D, Leo E, Theo K, Teddy K, Theodore H, Albert I, Hugh G
• Summary: Unbeaten run, big jump in league levels, strong character and commitment

Under 10’s Green

• Manager: Stuart Clark
• Players: Charlie C, Freddie A, George N, Jacob H, Isaac N, Ryan Q, Charlie B, Kobie B, Riley B, James S, Archie W
• Summary: Built on determination and grit, overcame tough matches, inspiring journey

Under 10’s White

• Manager: Paul Goddger
• Players: Mason K, George W, Beaux G, Mason S, Jude A, Ray S, Charlie L, Callum R, Joshua C, Teddy J-H, Hayden W, Charlie B
• Summary: 

Under 11’s Blue

• Manager: Lee Saunders
• Players: Maxwell S, Leo C, Charlie H, Ralph B, Noah M, Ollie M, Diggy G, Jayden P, Cassius G, Zack S, Jessie C
• Summary: Promoted to Div 1, cup semi-finalists, huge progress and team spirit

Under 11’s White

• Manager: Nick Allen
• Players: Jack G, Paul M, Leo H, Jonny O, Thomas F, Otto P-B, Timotii C, Archie A, Harley K, Freddie C, Kane T, Michael A
• Summary: Moved up divisions, solid team effort, top scorer Michael A with over 20 goals

Under 11’s Green

• Manager: Glenn Crook
• Players: Bobby D, Ralph L, Rory W, Frankie S, Rory C, Jude S, Jack B, Elsie M-B, Jude W, Louie K
• Summary: Resilient through injuries and changes, always supported each other

Under 11’s Red

• Manager: Sean Garwood
• Players: Ralph N, Joey M, Teddy C, Lenny B, Edward G, Alfie J, Stanley B, Harry G, Teddy L, Sammy D, Camden E, Jack T, Jasper B, Ralph R-B
• Summary: First season with OJFC, overcame transition challenges, looking forward to competitive football

Under 11’s Girls

• Manager: Deanna Cowell
• Players: Ruby A, Harper G, Tilly H, Isabel J, Juliet S, Olivia W, Darcey W, Summer L, Bonnie S
• Summary: Found success after league reshuffle, strong improvement and team spirit

Under 12’s White

• Managers: Jack Donaghy & Chris Jones
• Players: Archie B, Louis J, Alfie I, Jude H, Tyler A, Franklyn D, Riley W, Teddy H, Ethan M, Seb C, Charlie R, Oliver W
• Summary: Invincible league champions - 18 wins from 18, cup semi-finalists, outstanding discipline and focus

Under 13’s Blue

• Manager: Dave Cook
• Players: Archie I, Gabrielius Z, Benjamin P, Freddie G, Freddie Bal, Freddie Brad, Ethan P, Jaxon B, Oliver S, George S, Reggie W, Dylan K, Seb H, Max C, Hector R, Charlie T
• Summary: Finished 4th/5th, five-game winning streak, talented squad ready to push for the title

Under 13’s White

• Manager: Nick Housden
• Players: Sidney S, Harrison M, Archie G, Denholm P, Teddy L, Harley N, William H, Max B, Ollie B, Teddy T, Callum B, Rhys B, Ronnie G, Finley J, Bobby M, Bobby P
• Summary: Overcame tough league and coaching changes, huge progression and team unity

Under 13’s Girls

• Manager: Jamie Sullivan
• Players: Amelia H, Frankie H, Amelia B, Grace K, Rosina R, Bailey S, Evie K, Isla K, Nancy W, Chloe D, Poppy M, Amelia W, Brooke E, Poppy P
• Summary: Won Essex Girls League in debut season, ready for promotion and new challenges

Under 14’s Girls

• Manager: Greg Goodwin
• Players: Gracie V-P, Miley R-P, Evierose R, Holly B, Isla-Rose S-M, Gabby G, Emily-Rose H, Arabella P, Scarlet H, Evie U, Meagan F, Ava N, Jess C-sJ, Summer M, Chloe S, Molly C
• Summary: Finished 4th, league cup finalists, strong team spirit and resilience

Under 15’s Blue

• Coach: Tommy Brinkman
• Players: Jack S, Giles S, Freddie E, Morgan C, Finlay G, Clarke B, Lenny P, Riley A, Jonjo H-F, Cian H-F, Luke T-P, Thomas F, Ralphie J, Joseph M, Albie K
• Summary: Mixed results, best performance in big away win, memorable Barcelona tour

Final Thoughts

Ongar Juniors FC continues to thrive on teamwork, community, and development. Huge thanks to every player, coach, parent, and supporter for making 2023-2024 a memorable season. Here’s to more progress, fun, and football in 2024-25!

For more info or to join, contact the club directly. Who would you like to spotlight next season, players, coaches, or volunteers? Let’s keep the community spirit strong!