28th October 2009 - Everton vs Colwyn Bay EPC

Our boys from the Elite Performance Centre did us proud on Wednesday the 28th of October when they visited Everton’s training ground (Finch Farm) to play respective teams from the Everton Youth Academy.  The games were played consisting of 4 x 20 minutes and 9 a side, with all the boys enjoying an equal amount of game time.

The Under 12s played a very good game with an ending score line of; Everton Academy 5 – 5 CBFC Elite Centre. Scorers: Callum Parry 2, Ben Smith 1, Stevie Jones (capt) 1, Harvey Holmes 1.

The Under 11s’ score line of; Everton Academy 9 – 1 CBFC Elite Centre did not reflect the game in which every Colwyn Bay player gave their very best on an unlucky day. Also to be added; Wednesday was the first time the Under 11s played a competitive game as a team.

Steve Roberts (CBFC Elite Centre Coach) commented: “It was pleasing to see the improvement in the boys’ attention to detail with reference to game strategies that myself along with the other coaches are trying to teach.”

Chris Whitley also commented: “As Director of Football at Colwyn Bay Football Club I am delighted with the success of the Elite Performance Centre and their visit to Everton Football Club. This venture marked the culmination of many months of hard work towards the formulation of a first class support structure for selected young players within the area.  Through the structured programme of provision, the development of young players will be greatly enhanced, giving them every opportunity to achieve their maximum potential within the game. A programme of Coaching Sessions and Seminars are planned, together with a quality Games Programme, which will take place both at home and away against opposition of the highest standard.”

Following a great day, Everton’s coaches commented the boys had played and competed very well against a very good Everton team and were a credit to Colwyn Bay FC. Everton Academy are keen for a return fixture at Colwyn Bay’s Llanelian Road which we hope will take place in December (tbc).

The boys were also treated to a behind the scenes tour of the fantastic facilities which includes indoor and outdoor 3G pitches, fitness facility for player conditioning and rehabilitation and the extensive number of training pitches.

A big Thank you to all the family and friends that supported our two squads for this away fixture and a thank you to all the CBFC Elite Performance Centre management team for their time and excellent organisation which allowed this day to be a great success.