Gregory Celtic Football Club was formed in May 1975 by altar boys and other members of St. Gregory's Youth Club under the guidance of the late parish priest Rev. Jim Marks and his Deacon, now Monsignor Tony McDermott, who has succeeded him as President of the football club. John Doran was the Secretary and is now again involved in the club as its Child Protection Liaison Officer. Teams at Under 13 and Under 14 age groups (managed respectively by Mick Murray R.I.P. and Tom Kelly) were entered in the Persian War League for the 1975/76 season, with the older team winning the KO Cup at the first time of asking. Thus started a period of consistent growth and success that now comprises fourteen teams in Northampton & District Youth Alliance Football League from U8/U10 Mini Soccer to U11/16 at 11-a-Side which includes our first Girls' team at U12. In addition, younger children of primary school age are coached by the inimitable Paddy Swords as the first stage of the production line - 'Paddy's Army'.
Honours List 2007/08 (26/05/08)
NDYAL U10 Knockout Cup Winners U11 Knockout Cup Winners U12 A Division Champions U12 Knockout Cup Winners U12 C Division Runners-up U12 Girls Division Runners-up U14 Knockout Cup Finalists U16 B Division Runners-up
NTFA U11 All Weather Cup Finalists U13 Alan Robinson Cup Winners
NFA U12 Youth Invitation Cup Finalists U14 Youth Invitation Cup Finalists
Would moving kids' football to a summer game help improve the development of young footballers?
Yes - better pitches mean a better chance to develop technique/skills
No - wouldn't make any real difference to development
Maybe - but I'd be worried about more injuries on firm pitches
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What would you do to improve the next generation of British footballers?
Youth development has been at the top of the grassroots football agenda lately, so what would you do to help improve the next generation of British talent? Have your say!