New U21 Football league Launch a Great Success....”.Nice one” says Cyrille Regis MBE

Former England Footballer and now president of the Midland Junior Premier Football League (MJPL) Cyrille Regis MBE is delighted with the terrific response the league have received following its launch of a new U21 league, this new concept, is the only one of its kind in the country to be fully approved by the FA Registrations and Sanction Committee and sanctioned by the Birmingham County FA .

“This is a huge step forward which will undoubtedly help fill the void which now exists between youth and adult football, hopefully we ( the MJPL) will now be able to give the players in this age group the opportunity to continue their development, playing in a competitive, high standard of football in a well organised environment” says Cyrille Regis MBE

Several league clubs have already expressed an interest to be involved, fielding teams from their Football in The Community initiatives. Birmingham City has already registered, with Bristol Rovers and Man Utd also in advanced discussions with the MJPL. The interest from league clubs is also matched with that from some of the top non league clubs from the region including Redditch Utd, Nuneaton Town, AFC Telford, Atherstone and Romulus, who have a

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The Midland Junior Premier League Committee are pleased to officially release the new league logo and also the introduction of our league arm patches which are to be worn on all home and away shirts from the start of the new season.

The New League Logo
The old league logo featuring a green map outline of the mainland UK has been in place since the leagues inception but it had become evident that we needed something more flexible to enable us to make subtle changes such as to include "U21" for our new Under 21 league. So after looking at many options we finally came up with the simple idea of a football with a golden crown on top. This says exactly what the league is about.. Premier Football. Any accompanying wording will be applied to this logo when/if necessary for each instance.

We also propose to drop the word "Football" from the leagues title and so we would be know as The Midland Junior Premier League & The Midland Junior Premier Under 21 League.

Introducing the New MJPL Arm Patch

The leagues main aim as always been to provide our players with the best possible environment to enjoy developing their football skills and craft, we as a league have set stringent standards and criteria which all teams must abide by and work towards providing 100% of the time. Each year the management committee hear countless good news stories regarding players & coaches progressing to senior teams or moving on to academies and centres of excellences. This rate of success doesn't just happen by accident, a great deal of credit must go to the Coaches, Administrators, Parents & Players at each club for incredible amount of dedication, time and hard work they put in.

Together we are improving the standards of youth football in this country, time and again you have shown that you are prepared to go that extra mile to try and make a difference for our players.

The MJPL is not just any run of the mill league and our teams are not just any old run of the mill teams, as the countless number of talent scouts have confirmed, our teams at all age groups have some of the finest players and coaches in the UK.

So we are very excited to announce that from the start of the new season we will introduce the brand new MJPL arm patches. The patches are available in two designs.

Design One: Is the leagues new logo set on a white shield and this is only available to MJPL teams.

Design Two: Is the leagues new logo set on a Gold shield accompanied by the words "Champions" and "2009/10". This is only available to any of the National League Winners from 2009/10 season.

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This season’s cup finals mark the beginning of the MJPFL & Kidz in Sport publishing/photographic partnership.

Kidz in Sport are an exclusive publishing/photographic company based in the heart of Shropshire. They specialize in the coverage of junior sport, by means of superb individual and team photography, and through their exciting niche concept of Annual Junior Sporting Directories, all of which aims to provide a new and unique experience to celebrate and encourage our children’s healthy participation in today’s sporting world.
Members of their photographic team regularly cover premiership football, rugby and many first class and test cricket arena’s. They are extremely well supported by the editorial and commercial team who have a wealth of experience in sport and publishing.

To view this season cup final photos you will need to create a very simple registration on the Kidz in Sport website and then click a link on a confirmation email.

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This weekend sees the last of this seasons Cup Finals being played.

Saturday May 22nd
U18 Heath Hayes v Wednesfield
Kick Off: 11am

Admission Prices:
Players & Coaches: Free
Adults: £3
Children & Consecions: £1

Location:
Highgate United,
The Coppice,
Tythebarn Lane,
Shirley,
Solihull.
B90 1PH

Due to last minute problems the venue has been switched from that previously reported.

All spectators are welcome and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Many Thanks
MJPFL Committee

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This weekend sees the start of the MJPFL cup finals, here are the details of the venue and timetable:

All games to be played at Valley Stadium, home of Redditch United FC

Saturday May 15th
U14 Bromsgrove Rovers v Wednesfield
Kick off: 10.30 am

U12 Worcester City v JSSI
Kick off: 2 pm

U16 Solihull Moors v Sutton
Kick off: 5 pm

Sunday May 16th
U13 Halesowen Town v Romulus
Kick off: 2 pm

U15  Burton Albion v Long Buckby
Kick off: 5 pm

Saturday May 22nd
U18 Heath Hayes v Wednesfield
Kick Off: 3pm

Many Thanks
MJPFL Committee

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Photos Available - Last week the MJPFL u16 Representative team excepted and invitation to play Stoke City Academy u15 team at the impressive Newcastle-under-Lyme College. The game was a great advert for the work being done by both the MJPFL teams and the Stoke City Academy.

The game was very even with both sides sharing possession and creative football was in abundance. The MJPFL representative side finished up winners by 1 goal to nil which was scored by Burton Albions Ricki Birch but in fairness there could have been many more goals and as both sides competed well.

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MJPFL u16 Representative v Stoke City Academy

Stoke City Academy U16 will play the MJPFL u16 Representatives at Newcastle under Lyme College's brand new £60 million campus on Knutton Lane.

1 RYAN GREENWOOD (TIVIDALE)

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Coerver® Coaching, The World’s No 1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method & The Midland Junior Premier Football League are delighted to announce a pilot advanced level technical excellence coaching clinic for affiliated players.This event is fast approaching and all players/parents need to book your place asap to avoid disappointment! “Our Technical Excellence clinic, working in partnership with the MJPFL, will provide a great opportunity for players to experience the latest training techniques from Coerver Coaching that are being utilised at Elite Pro level around the world. By providing players with the opportunity to learn & develop within our new adidas star teaching model using the likes of Messi & Spain, it makes it easier for the players to understand what is required from them as they see the skill, speed & decision making levels that are needed for these guys to get success on the pitch at the top of the game.

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New for season 2010/2011 the MJPFL intend to provide a brand new Under 21 league to compliment the existing junior leagues we currently have.
Currently a team can enter at under 12 which is our youngest age group and then progress up to our youth section (u17/u18) and then they have to find an alternative league to play in. This would mean going to a midweek floodlit league or a Sunday open age group league.

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Respect is The FA’s programme to address unacceptable behaviour in football – on and off the pitch. On average, thousands of referees quit football every year at because of the abuse they receive from players and from the sidelines. Lots of children also pack it in because of the attitude and actions of over-enthusiastic and pushy parents.

In response, The FA’s Respect programme provides a series of tools for leagues, clubs, coaches, Referees, players and parents from grassroots to elite football to ensure a safe, positive environment in which to enjoy the game.

These tools include agreed codes of conduct, in-service training for Referees, Respect club packs, spectator designated spectator areas and ensuring captains work with referees to manage player behaviour.

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Club/Team applications to take part in the MJPFL for season 2010/2011 are now being accepted. The league committee have decided to extend the deadline for applications until 15/03/2010 and anyone interested must email membership@jp-admin.co.uk stating what your club name is and which age groups you are interested in entering.

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The MJPFL management committee are please to announce that the annual Club/Team application fees are to remain unchanged for the 3rd successive year but not only that,  as part of a new initiative aimed at the under 12's age group we have halved the team entry fee.

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The MJPFL are now accepting new Club/Team applications for season 2010/2011.

• Divisions of over 10 teams where possible
• 20+ Competitive National Football Matches
• An Exciting Cup Competition
• and much more....

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To All Teams & Officers, Based on current continuing weather conditions and the limited chance of a thaw for the weekend, the league management committee have decided to cancel the entire league and cup programme for this Saturday 16 January 2010. Please ensure all match officials are informed and teams need to cooperate to decide on suitable re-fixture dates please. Thank you for your co-operation.

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To All Teams & Officers, Based on current conditions and the weather forecast for this weekend, the league management committee have made an emergency decision to cancel the entire league and cup programme for this Saturday 09 January 2010. This early decision will reduce unnecessary travel and save numerous phone calls later today/ Saturday morning. Whilst a number of match officials have been copied in on this email, I ask that all home match secretaries contact your appointed official to confirm this decision. Thank you for your co-operation.

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Are you ready to test yourself against some of the best footballers at your age group and you are currently playing football outside of the MJPFL?
Do you want to work with highly motivated, dedicated coaches and officials in a controlled environment?

Then look no further than the Wanted section under the Club Info menu on this website...

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Unfortunately the MJPFL Representative U16's Vs Bristol Rovers U16's fixture planned for Nov 25th at Stratford Town has had to be postponed due to a water logged pitch. Efforts to seek an alternative venue have not been successful and the league would like to thank Stratford Town for their help and we look forward to confirming a new date in the near future.

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The second MJPFL U16 representative match versus Bristol Rovers Academy U16's will be hosted at Stratford Town FC, DCS Stadium, Knights Lane, Tiddington, Stratford on Avon CV37 7BZ on Wednesday the 25th November at 7.00pm kick off (players to be at the ground from 5.30pm).
Admission £2 adults /£1 children & concessions.  "Bob Wallace" It has been very difficult to pick a representative side and to be competitive in such a short space of time. We know there are a lot of very good players within the League, and future opportunities to play another representative match verses Gloucestershire FA Representative side is being discussed and more players will get their chance in the future.

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The misty winters evening could not dampen the spirits at this, the inaugural MJPFL Representative fixture, It was very encouraging to see a healthy crowd of families and scouts at the game and we're especially grateful to the MJPFL president, Cyrille Regis for travelling down to the game and giving his support

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Birmingham County FA U16 v MJPFL Representative U16. The MJPFL Squad has been released for thr first ever MJPFL representative fixture which is taking place this Wednesday 11 November, Kick Off: 7.30pm At Redditch United FC, Valley Stadium, Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4RN.

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Announcing The MJPFL Representative Football Program 2009/2010

During the last two or three seasons we have been busy behind the scenes establishing close links with some of this countries top football clubs, these include Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion, Coventry City, Leicester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Birmingham City and Bristol Rovers to name just a few. As a result of this growing relationship we had planned to announce the formation of the MJPFL representative team at the end of this month with a view to games commencing early 2010.
The clubs listed above have all agreed to host representative games between their academy teams and the MJPFL representative teams, These games will take place midweek from January to March of the football season and the opportunities will exist for all MJPFL age groups.

Great Early Opportunity:
However activities have overtaken us and an immediate opportunity and invitation has been received from  and prior to the intended announcement later this month Birmingham County FA U16 manager Tony Williams has asked the Midland Junior Premier Football League if a U16 representative team could be organised for a game next week, on 11th November and Bristol Rovers Academy Director Stewart Naughton has confirmed an U16 fixture to be organised for Wednesday November 25th.

We're really pleased to confirm that during the last 24 hours, with the co-operation and a lot of hard work from many people the opportunity to play these games has become a reality.


Game 1: Birmingham County FA u16 v MJPFL u16
1) The League will organise a squad of players for this fixture with the help and cooperation of team officials.
2) Venue - Valley Stadium (home of Redditch United FC) on Wednesday November 11th. Kick off 7.30pm.
3) Players from within each of the five groups will be selected by a MJPFL representative committee
4) Qualifying criteria is based upon...
i) Match reports,
ii) Gold, Silver, Bronze awards 
iii) MJPFL coaches and professional feedback
iv) Players who have been part of academy/trials as recorded on MJPFL player registrations (are your player details up to date? If not you could miss out!)

5) The Birmingham County FA u16 squad is:
1. Jamie Wheatley [Tipton Town FC]
2. Luke Haywood [Sutton FC]
3. Benjamin Gutteridge [Sutton FC]
4. Lewis Edwards [Boldmere]
5. Will Lammond [Stratford FC]
6. George Washbourne [Stratford FC]
7. Adam Brown [Sutton FC]
8. Tom Mew [Sutton FC]
9. Dom Chartrand [Stratford FC]
10. Jan Trapszo [Romulus FC]
11. Dale Collins [Romulus FC]
12. Oliver Brewin [Boldmere FC]
14. Declan Kirby [Romulus FC]
15. Simeon Maye [Stratford FC]
16. Steve Jeavons [Stratford FC]
17. Liam Maher [Romulus FC]

You will notice that the majority of these players are from current MJPFL U16's teams. This is historic and not pre planned.
The league will contact players directly to check on availability.

Dont forget the first game is at the Valley Stadium (home of Redditch United FC) on Wednesday November 11th. Kick off 7.30pm. Please come along and support the teams and enjoy the start of what promises to be an exciting new chapter in the MJPFL leagues history.


Game 2: Bristol Rovers FC u16 v MJPFL u16
1) The League will organise a squad of players for this fixture with the help and cooperation of team officials.
2) Venue: - Stratford Town FC on Wednesday November 25th. Kick off 7.00pm.
3) Players from within each of the five groups will be selected by a MJPFL representative committee;
4) Qualifying criteria is based upon...
i) Match reports,
ii) Gold, Silver, Bronze awards 
iii) MJPFL coaches and professional feedback
iv) Players who have been part of academy/trials as recorded on MJPFL player registrations (are your player details up to date? If not they could miss out!)
5) Bristol Rovers FC squad to be announced

We would really appreciate any thoughts or ideas you may have on this fantastic football experience for all MJPFL players and how we could possibly move it forward in the future.

 

...More invitations will be announced as the season progresses.

Do you know any professional club representatives or County FA managers, who would welcome the opportunity to play any MJPFL representative teams? If so please pass on the details to the league.

Finally the league committee would like to thank all our team officials and helpers and congratulate you as this opportunity for the league to be invited by our professional clubs and governing bodies is testimony and recognition for the hard work being put in at every level.

If we continue to work together there is no limit to the potential for player development and progression.

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To celebrate the start of the National phase of the MJPFL season I have improved the match report feature on this website.

The Match Report now includes available match photos which have been provided by either team. We only have a few matches covered by photos at the moment but we would like more sent to us as its fantastic to see the players in action.

Saturday was a rare day for me as my Son wasn't playing football so I had the chance to get along with my camera to two games in the Worcester area namely the Inkberrow u13 Vs Burton Albion u13 National League Game & Worcester City u15 Vs Romulus u15 National League Game . I have to say I really enjoyed watching the games and they were closer than the scores suggested.

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Cup group games are another mini league thus providing 2 major competitions for teams, the matches can be moved and interchanged with league matches where needed (in accordance with the re-fixture guidelines) Please note that all cup group games must be completed by 27th Feb 2010 so as the teams going forward to the knock out stages can be determined.

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The National League Fixtures are now available from the menu above and to help you understand how the next phase of the season will pan out we have prepared the following details. All Cup Group fixtures must be concluded by 27th Feb 2010 and League fixtures by 24 April. Cup Group round fixtures and League fixtures are interchangeable and the dates provided above are not solely dedicated to either cup or league fixture days.

National League:
Each League section is based around having up to 6 teams in each group. Teams have been placed within groups primarily based on Regional Group Stage Performance and where teams are level we have looked at the teams ability to adhere to MJPFL matchday standards as set out.
The aim is teams will get a good standard of competitive football based on their performance in the regional group stage all teams improve as the season progresses but this system hopefully allows a better starting point for this improvement.

MJPFL National Cup:
Is a Champions League style cup competition where small divisions of up to 4 teams play each other over a number of weeks (Home & Away) and after that the winners progress through to the Knock Out Phase. At least one team in each cup group will be the seeded team and will have co

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The National League Fixtures are now available from the menu above and to help you understand how the next phase of the season will pan out we have prepared the following details. Due to the number of entered teams it has been agreed that the u12's age group will play a traditional league/cup fixture schedule. the cup competition will comprise of a single winner takes all knock out competition at each round. The draw for this will take place at a league meeting early in the new year.

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Welcome to the Midland Junior Premier Football League (MJPFL) – the UK's number one junior and youth development league which is based in the Midlands and South West of England

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Heath Hayes have been involved in all three of the Group 1 games to date. Their programme got off to a good start with a 4-0 victory away to Bolehall Swifts. Bolehall started strongly in the next game between them and took the lead from the spot but it was Heath Hayes who took control to win 2-1. Nuneaton Town were their next opponents and it was Heath Hayes again who were on top although the score was 1-1 when the teams turned round. Nuneaton started brighter in the second half and took the lead and held it until just five minutes were left and ended up losing to Heath Hayes' winner with just a minute to go.

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Burton Albion opened their Group 1 campaign with a 5-0 victory over Austrey Rangers who were thankful for goalkeeper Ellis Hunkins keeping the score down. Romulus had their scoring boots on when they faced Pilkington XXX and rattled up ten goals to their opponents one. Pilkington fared slightly better when they took on Burton but despite pulling a goal back when two down it was Burton who went on to win 6-1. Romulus had Jim Dale, Paul Murchington and Courtney Richards all scoring hat-tricks while Jan Trapszo capped that by getting on the scoresheet four times in a 17-0 win over Austrey Rangers who, despite their heavy defeat, earned the appreciation of those watching for their spirited performance. Austrey, after going one behind against Pilkington, scored their first goal but the understandable celebrations  seemed to distract them from the game at hand and they fell behind yet again. They then went on to take a 3-2 lead which Pilkington pulled back with a penalty. It was another spot-kick which gave Austrey a 4-3 victory. Romulus and Burton faced each other both defending 100% records and it was Romulus who

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Bedworth United shared the second half of their game with Burton Albion with the sides scoring a goal each but unfortunately for Bedworth the damage had already been done with Burton having taken the first half 7-1. An improved performance by Bedworth the following week saw them create chances to take the lead but instead they went off at the break three goals down before losing 5-0 with the highlight of the goals being Jack Wolsey's individual effort for his second one after Jordan Stewart had scored three.

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Mile Oak Rovers are unbeaten in Group 1. They fell behind to Burton Albion in their first game before taking a 2-1 lead into the break. Growing in confidence as the game went on they finished as 4-1 winners. Burton twice took the lead in a competitive game at Mile Oak but the hosts twice came from behind to earn each side a point in a 2-2 draw. Nuneaton Town's opening match saw them rally after going behind to two very good Tividale goals. With the teams level 2-2 at the break Nuneaton's defence held out against some excellent football played by Tividale before clinching the game 4-2. In the return Tividale's flowing football was rewarded with six goals, without reply, in the first half. A stronger second-half showing enabled Nuneaton to pull back two goals before Tividale added to their firt-half tally to finish as 8-2 winners. In their last game Mile Oak took the lead just before the break and extended their lead before Tividale pulled one back. Tividale were unable to build on this and eventually fell 4-1. Nuneaton Town started well on Saturday and led 2-0 at the change around before Burton also scored two for a share of the spoils.

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Willenhall Town opened in Group 1 with a goal in the third minute which set them on their way to a 3-0 win against Bilbrook Juniors. An improved Bilbrook showing next time around saw them start the brighter but it wasn't enough to prevent a repeat of the first game's score. Bilbrook came close to earning a point in their last game saw Wednesfield come out winneres by 2-1. Wednesfield had opened with a 1-0 win over Burton Athletic before sharing six goals in the next game between the two. Willenhall top the group with 9 points after beating Burton despit going a goal behind.

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In the Under 12s section Worcester City, Gloucester City and JS Soccer One have all managed perfect starts having each won all three of their games to date. Gloucester opened with a 5-0 win over Bath City with the firt two goals coming in the opening ten minutes and going in at half-time four up. They found Bath to be a stronger proposition in the second half. The return match was a competitive affair with Edjidja Mbunga shining for Gloucester in a 6-0 victory helped in no small part by two outstanding goals from Kernell Chambers.

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