Football Focus Issue 83 | Page 25

Eyemouth United Atmosphere “The club, as a whole is very positive and willing to support me to push the club forward on and off the field. It has been a very difficult year for the 1st team as the East of Scotland League are going through a period of transition in developing the SFA pyramid system. This has been a great challenge to the 1st team who have to compete with clubs from the Junior Leagues. With improved performances each week coupled with new recruitments to both the playing and management team and interaction between members of the community and most importantly assisting development of our youth programme there is a good atmosphere at the club.” KIWI CABS This Season “I feel we are gradually nearing towards getting our 1st points in the league, over the past few weeks the players have shown great belief and ability to finally compete in matches and if we can continue to eliminate the early mistakes we will start to pick up points. Our under 13s are in a cup final against Kelso having won in the semi-final 12-2. The 15s and under 16s also play in the Edinburgh Leagues and are competing very well. Our under 15s also have a trip organised to play in a football competition in Spain and visit the Nou Camp. We want to continue to recruit players, build towards next season, pick up points and regularly engage with our youth teams and coaches throughout the club and to build a sustainable progression and framework for all the players and wider community.” Youth “Youth football is vitally important to the success of the club and through my vision along with the club’s to develop local talent and progress local talent into the 1st team this can be achieved through mechanisms such as our recently appointed Scouts, Coaching meetings between all the coaches in the club, myself and Ross delivering sessions for the youth teams each month and the implementation of an under 20s Team in the Lowland Development League which will create an exciting pathway for our young players in and around Eyemouth to progress their careers into senior football.” Community “We are absolutely 100% a community club; we are currently progressing on a development project that will hopefully see the installation of a 3G pitch, floodlights and 350 seated stand Friendly reliable taxi service. Distance no problem. Available anytime day or night. : KIWI CABS Contact Stuart today on 07847686344 / 01890752945 at Warner Park which will be an excellent facility for the not just our current club teams but also for the wider community to train and play each week. This new development will certainly put the club up there with many top facilities around the country allowing much improved community involvement.” Challenges/Ambitions “Our biggest challenges will be a lack of funding from the government, children moving away from conventional sports and meeting the financial commitment to ensure the club’s progression. It is our ambition to implement the ground improvements (3G Pitch, Floodlights, 350 Seated Stand), become a Licenced Club within the Scottish Football Association Framework, secure entry into the Scottish Cup and create an additional team into the Lowland Development League (Under 20s).” www.footballfocusmag.com 25