Our current U13 Blues Sunday mixed team is looking to players to their team as they switch to playing U14 next season. Due to a number of players moving on, the team is looking to add more outfield players and a dedicated goalkeeper. If you are in school years 8 or 9 next year and are looking to develop your football in a competitive environment, get in contact and come to meet our friendly team and coaches. Contact Mark Longman longmanmark@ymail.com 07577365083

On Saturday 11th May, LUFC U13 Girls Greens will be playing in the finals of the League Cup against opponents from Real Bedford FC. The match will take place at Bedfordshire FA's Cranfield 3G Training facility, Pincords Lane, Bedford, MK43 1AH. Kick-off for this exciting match up will be 12.30. All are welcome to come along and support our girls as they attempt to cap a successful league season with a cup win!

LUFC u13 Girls Reds win Division 1 for 2nd season running. Congratulations to the girls in our u13 Reds team for winning back to back Beds FA Division 1 titles this season. After a 16 game winning streak, the girls have had a slight wobble in the last month, drawing once and losing for the first time this season. However normal service was resumed last Saturday when they beat Real Bedford Blues 5-2 to take the title with a game to spare. The team went on to win their last game this weekend, beating Wixhams Wanderers 4-3 at home. The girls have had another excellent year, making the final of the u14 County Cup which was a superb achievement in itself, as well as the semi final of the league cup. Coach Austin Jones commented after the last game of the season "We've had another fantastic season. All the girls should be proud of their efforts and hard work they have put in. To win Division 1 once is an achievement, but twice in a row is truly amazing. We just need one more for the hat trick now."

CHILDREN'S SAFETY: This is a reminder that parents/carers are responsible for controlling children at all times at the club’s premises when children are not engaged in organised football activities, e.g. matches or training sessions run by coaches. There have been recent reports that children have been playing unattended in the car park while vehicles are on the move and playing on the pile of road planings/scrapings (incredibly with buckets and spades!) which is currently located in one corner of the car park. We ask you to please ensure that such activities do not happen and please supervise your children while they are onsite. Please also observe the driveway speed limit and do not park in the Recreation Ground car park opposite. PARKING COORDINATION: We acknowledge that there have been parking issues recently, particularly during Wednesday evening training. The timing of training sessions has since been amended so that teams training earlier have time to leave before later teams arrive. Please do not arrive earlier or depart later than your allocated times, as doing so risks causing bottlenecks. The Club is run entirely by unpaid volunteers and there is no available resource to provide regular teams of car park marshals. We rely on the goodwill of people visiting the ground to drive and park sensibly and to look after their own children. Thank you for your cooperation.

The team has been playing in Chiltern Youth League successfully for several years and is looking for additional players in preparation for moving up to play U15 format next season. The team is looking for more players comfortable playing in defensive and forward attacking positions to add flexibility to the lineup. All players experienced in these roles in competitive youth football are welcome to come along, meet the team and find out more. The team is managed by proven qualified coaches and has a supportive parent group providing a friendly, family atmosphere. Contact Paul Redsull for more information. 07712 531863‬‬ or paulredsull@hotmail.com

U14 Reds are recruiting for a dedicated goalkeeper and more forward players who are comfortable playing in an attacking role to add more capability to the team. If you are an experienced player and are seeking new development opportunities come and join a successful team that is looking to continue their football maturity in U15s format next season. Contact Paul Fynn 07587 034599‬ pauljfynn@gmail.com

After a successful season, U8 Reds are preparing to transition to playing U9 football and are seeking additional players to add more flexibility and ability to the team. This team of young players is enthusiastic, energetic and fun, with a proactive and support group of parents. The coaching team has extensive experience and has all required FA qualifications. The team play matches on Sunday mornings and has evening training at a local school in Leighton Buzzard during the week. All players comfortable at playing at a competitive level are encouraged to contact the team's head coach, Mark Dean. Contact Mark Dean markd@rfsinstall.co.uk 07855327049

Leighton United u13 Reds (Vixens) have battled through tough competition to reach this year's u14 County Cup Final. This team of girls has worked hard this season to improve their football and teamwork. They had to play up an age category because there wasn't an u14 cup this season. Their reward is a chance to lift the coveted County Cup for the u14 Age Girls age group. The coaches, parents and club are proud of their determination and development. Everyone at LUFC wishes them luck in the finals. If you are at a loose end on Saturday 23rd March, why not come down to Beds FA's Cranfield Paviliion facility to cheer on the girls.

LUFC U13 Vixens are looking for more girls (in current school year 8) to join their team in preparation for moving up to the 11 v 11 playing format. Players of all abilities and experience are invited to attend our open training sessions to meet the team. This team of friendly girls and families has worked hard to achieve success in Division 1 of the Bedfordshire Girls Football League. The team is managed by FA-qualified coaches and has a very supportive parent group. Contact Colin Knight for more information: cjkfooty@hotmail.com / 07850107281

LUFC U10 Blues Saturday team are looking for additional players. The team competes successfully in Division 1 of MKDDL. The team now needs more players with experience playing at this level and the ambition to develop their football further. Specifically, they are looking for a dedicated goalkeeper and more outfield players to add flexibility and ability to the team. The team has developed well together into a friendly group of players. They have fully qualified, experienced coaches and a supportive parent group. For more details, contact coach Matt Rawdon 07817 351 481 / matthew.rawdon@yahoo.co.uk