Under 13 Panthers were up against CCC at home. Evenly matched in the first 20 minutes before the Panthers started to take control. Orna pulled off some fantastic saves with one save in particular at point blank range keeping the Panthers in it. The defence led by Avani and Ekham looked solid. The 2nd half saw the Panthers starting how they finished the first half keeping the pressure on CCC. This pressure was too hot to handle as the Panthers were awarded a free kick outside of the penalty box. Up stepped Rose who scored one of the best free kicks of the season. CCC equalised immediately after from the restart. Notable performances from Ramneek and Nimrut who continue to impress as strikers. Final score 1-1 which was probably worthy of a great effort by both teams.

Under 11 Panthers travelled to Holyfield Girls in Birmingham missing 5 players. The girls got off to a good start creating numerous chances in the first half leading to 2 goals in that half. The first goal came from a run from Sheena all the way from defence beating a few players along the way with the ball eventually landing in front of Tino to find the first goal of the game from outside the box. The second goal came from a corner which had been won by Avani. The corner was driven low and hard which found Faith in the middle of the box to guide the ball into the net. The scoring was then finished off in the second half with a powerful shot past the goalie from Suvreet. The girls showed moments of brilliance especially when playing out from goal kicks which had the opposition struggling to compete.

The Under 8 Panthers played a great game against CCC girls. Despite the result, there was a positive team performance and some fantastic play in parts of the match. Siya scored two wonderful second half goals, Tanaya continued to be a strong force in defence and Mihar made some great attacking runs. Jasmine and Hargun battled hard and Abigail made some fantastic saves in goal. We are proud of the progress that this young team is making and continue to build on performances moving forward.

SATURDAY - BOYS

The Under 6 players from our Mini Kickers academy had another friendly arranged, this time against Soccer Rockz Vikings. The game started off evenly with GK Joban and the defence having to be alert to keep the Vikings efforts out of our goal. At the other end Tobias led the high press and scored the 1st goal from his own hard work. This then set the tone for the rest of the game with the whole team smothering their opponents and winning the ball back at will. The game became a little one-sided and the final goals tally saw Gian grab a poacher’s hat trick (3) and further goals from Tobias, Ali, Joban & Cameron. Uday & Jude were just as important to the team with their hard work on the flanks & working back. This team have made a tremendous start to playing competitively and have great potential as we work towards their first season in the league starting Sep 2025.

Under 7 Lions (pictured) were away to Hillmorton FC, the first 10 mins both teams showed quality, but it remained goalless only for the Lions to concede an own goal just before the break. After the re start Theo came out of the blocks, coolly slotting home the equaliser followed by a fancy celebration. The game was gripping end to end football from both teams. Dhillan ran his socks off, leading from the front, closing down the opposition at every opportunity. This created a chance which he dispatched to give GNP the lead. The 2 teams then traded goals back and forth with Thomas scoring both remaining Lions goals. His second was a great strike which proved decisive. Kiaan and Jagraaj showed great energy on the wings, both so close to a goal! Dev showed great passion in press every moment he was on the pitch. Elliott was solid as a rock at the back limiting the home team’s chances. The boys have showed great attitude week in week out improving as a team. This result and performance has showed there is great things to come!

Under 7 Tigers hosted a strong Rugby Borough side and gave it their all. With no subs available, the boys finally ran out of steam in the final 10 mins, allowing Rugby the chance to secure the upper hand late on. Nevertheless, another really encouraging performance in tier 2 for the boys!

Under 8 Tigers put in an great performance in an exhilarating game against a strong outfit in Vision Academy. The match was end to end with plenty of goals, the game finished with a high scoring draw which was fair considering it was a well-balanced contest. Arjun was the POTM for GNP with a sublime hat trick including a well struck freekick. Neal, Kurren and Bishoy also chipped in with good goals. Tigers will be hoping to build on this good performance moving forward.

GNP Under 8 Lions had a cracking game against Coventry Phoenix Blaze. The game started slow as the boys grew into the game with some unsuccessful attempts. Aaron broke the deadlock and scored the first goal of the match. This was quickly followed by a hat trick for the prolific Louie. The boys were gaining momentum and were growing in confidence. Great footwork and passing was prominent and great to see. As we were heading for a clean sheet, a bit of confusion amongst the boys lead to the opposition gaining a goal. Harvey added one more before the final whistle to re-establish the Lions dominance. Well done to all of the boys as they all played their part! It was great to see the confidence building amongst the defenders who were stronger and faster , whilst the strikers and wingers all created opportunities leading to great goals. The boys should also be proud of their great sportsmanship throughout.

Under 8 Jaguars hosted Hillmorton Warriors and delivered another smashing performance!
The team were on fire in attack and resolute in defence to keep up their fantastic form. Goals came from; Oryn (3) and PoTM, Stan (2), Theo (2), Isaac (2), Bobby, Varun & Mithun. The dedication, teamwork and passion from each and every player is amazing to see!

A great perfomance by GNP Under 12 Tigers who were hosting Upper Lighthorne Spitfires! GNP were straight out the blocks closing down play and piling pressure on the opposition from the off. Josiah broke away with some early chances however it was Harjan Bansal that broke the deadlock. Josiah soon scored and there were further goals added by Muhamadau, Aman and Abdul. Going into HT at 5-0 up the GNP players were reminded to keep their discipline, shape and keep going. 2nd half began strong and GNP added to their tally with Muhamadau and Aman both completing hat tricks along with further goals by Prabh, Rajan and Muhammad. Player of the match today was Rajan who gave a master class perfomance playing from RM and his passing, getting out of tricky situations was a class above. Well done Rajan & GNP Tigers who continue their rise up the league table.

Under 9 Lions hosted Leek Wootton in a brilliant performance. Lions started strong with an early goal from Veer, but Leek Wotton kept fighting back testing the Lions' defences. Thanks to Giyaan and Arjun's efforts, they were kept at bay while Sahib, Nikhil and Veer continued to make chances on goal. The Lions showed their dominance getting in front of goal with multiple chances but couldn't find the net. Sahib broke the stalemate with a well placed shot. Leek Wotton countered, catching the Lions off guard. The Lions regrouped and came back fighting. Supported by Fakhir, Ksawery and Manroop the Lions created opportunities with a series of link up plays. Sahib came off feeling unwell but not before getting his hat trick. The Lions sealed the game with a final goal from Ksawery. Ksawery earned PotM for showing versatility playing in multiple positions. Well done Lions!

Under 9 Jaguars played against St Peters Celtic Dragons. First half started quite slow as the opposition had most of possession however Hakeem opened the scoring with a nice chip over their goalkeeper. The opposition pressed and got a few goals back however Angad and Jake were able to score to lessen the goal deficit before the first half. 2nd half Jaguars went on the attack and Agam was able to score to make the game level. The opposition pressed for the final minutes to go ahead however some great defending from Manveer and great saves from Hakeem kept us in the game. The game ended all square the Jaguars should be proud of the 2nd half clean sheet. PotM was Manveer for his defending and determination with his tackles.

Under 9 Pumas - no update

SUNDAY - BOYS

GNP Under 11 Tigers delivered another dominant performance away at Coventry Phoenix, showcasing their attacking prowess, teamwork, and discipline. The Tigers started brightly, controlling possession and moving the ball fluidly. Their early pressure paid off when Alfie opened the scoring after a brilliant team move, demonstrating the Tigers' slick passing and build-up play. However, Coventry Phoenix responded with an equalizer, briefly halting the Tigers’ momentum. Undeterred, GNP Tigers regained control, and Kyle restored the lead with a composed finish. Aman extended the advantage with a well-taken goal before the break. The 2nd half saw GNP come out firing, determined to put the game beyond reach. Rohan quickly added a fourth, capitalising on the team’s relentless attacking pressure. Shaan then produced a moment of magic with a superb solo effort and the victory was sealed in style when Reece found the back of the net, rounding off an emphatic result! Some outstanding teamwork, quick, precise passing kept Coventry Phoenix on the back foot. The tigers displayed a winning mentality and dominated the 50/50 duels. The boys showed hunger, determination & tactical discipline in a brilliant all round performance, adhering to the game plan to ensure complete control.

Under 11 Lions were at home against Stockton Spitfires. Stockton started very brightly, putting the pressure on the GNP team for the first 15 minutes and deservedly took the lead. The Lions stepped up in the final 15 minutes of the 1st half and took the game to Stockton. Goals from Mason and Kyle edged GNP ahead. Stockton ended the first half all square from a well worked move. In the 2nd half, GNP came out firing and were dominating the game. This resulted in a number of chances being created and goals from Sehaj and Kyle took us into a nice lead. GNP held on and saw the game out. A great performance, where the boys had to match the physicality of the opposition and also the skill level. The whole squad played their part when called upon, PotM went to Rajan for a dynamic performance in midfield and then defence, but it could have gone to a number of players, for their tireless work rate, effort and skill.

GNP Under 11 Pumas faced Vision away. The first half Pumas started the game defensively as Vision applied a lot of pressure from which Pumas conceded a goal. Pumas did have a few goal scoring chances but were unable to convert into goals. A few minutes into the second half Lekan got the first goal for the Pumas to equalise. Later the same player added his 2nd goal to edge the Pumas in front. A third clutch goal followed when a quick pass to Faris from a corner kick which Faris hit low and hard from outside the box beating the defence and hitting the net. A great comeback effort from the Pumas.

GNP Tigers Under 9 hosted Racing Club Warwick Black. The Tigers dominated right from the start with Veer opening the scoring when he reacted quickest to a loose ball off the goalkeeper’s Soon, Arveer scored the second goal of the game. We saw some amazing dribbling and passing from Rajan which won him the PotM today. Jacob again made some very good saves to keep the Tigers in the lead. Salman and Josiah displayed fierce commitment at winning the ball back for GNP many times, and then transitioning the team into attack with some really good forward distribution. Rivan and Arveer amazed the spectators with their unbelievable last ditch blocks to deny almost certain goals for Warwick. The Racing Club keeper was in good form himself, denying the Tigers time and again, but that wasn’t to stop Ollie who delivered the most beautiful goal of the day, from deep in the right corner. Eesa followed up with a goal of his own to complete a big lead and a convincing victory which maintains their winning streak in the new year!

Under 13 Tigers hosted League title favourites Coventry Ajax in their return fixture on a difficult pitch. Playing uphill first half in long grass saw the team make some uncharacteristic defensive mistakes and Ajax were quick to capitalise, racing into a quick 0-2 lead. The pacy striker sped clear to make it 3 before the talented midfielder spun on the edge of the box to fire in high over Wiktor’s attempted save. A disappointing 1st half brought an honest half time exchange with the coach laying out clear expectations for the 2nd period. The boys reacted with pride and gave the league leaders a good contest in the 2nd half, competing all over the pitch with substitutes Daniel and Prabhvir both impressive throughout. The 2nd half was tied with a goal apiece, Harman S taking advantage of a goalkeeping mistake to grab GNP’s only goal, but Enoch could have scored what would have been a splendid goal from wing back, after overlapping Harman S and cutting inside before shooting at the keeper. PotM: Prabhvir for an aggressive CDM display off the bench.