Welcoming in the football season

Another autumn commences and with it the renewed hope for a more successful football season than the last.  Henry has hung up his boots this year to focus on his karate and possibly try a new sport.  Milly still wants to join a soccer team and we still won't let her.  (Before you say "poor Milly", it should be said our decision is purely based on her lack of commitment to seeing out her season of Little Athletics).  So the third pair of boots and shin pads to be aired out belong to Buster.

He has joined an Under 6 team made up of some kids from his school, some kids he went to preschool with, and some new faces.  Training has started and he loves it.  His coach is very patient and lots of fun and Buster is having a ball.

His first official game isn't until 18 April; however, he has played two trial matches in the past two weeks and both times his team won.  Buster is yet to score a goal but (just like his father) he is left footed and can boot the ball when he wants to.

His team shirt looks more like a dress on him and he doesn't like to wear his shin pads under his socks.  He says he doesn't like the feel of his shin pads against his skin.  Bless.

In less exciting news, I've played four trial games and lost them all.  Whilst Michael's team is yet to play.