After conceding only one goal all tournament, Nelson Suburbs U-19's shook up the entire South Island club championship in Christchurch, dispatching every team with ease on route to a 2-0 victory over Western in the final. "We shouldn't have even conceded that goal. The ball was out, it bounced over the line and Darrell Hannah picked it up, and they got a free kick cause he handled the ball, and they scored off that free kick," says coach Brendan Crichton.

The statistics were one for the record books as goalkeeper Coey Turipa kept five clean sheets and scored a goal himself from a penalty. "Coey asked me, but he was already halfway up the field when he asked. I just said 'yup, go for it,' it put a smile on his face". While it is rare for a keeper to score, it is not often that a keeper scores the same amount of goals as he concedes in a tournament.

Coey was barely tested in the competition, but says he enjoyed scoring. "I did a bit of a celebration, a forward roll. I made one amazing save against Hornby who we beat 12-nil, so that would've been pretty embarrassing to let that one in."

Billy Scott captained the side in the absence of Suburbs young player of the year, Adam Smith, who filled one of the guest spots for Tawa at the Napier City Rovers U-19 Youth Championship. "Billy brings a big physical presence there, he held the midfield together really well."

While Brendan had praise for everyone in the team, the defense in particular, he was impressed by the two College-Metro guest players, and two Suburbs youngsters. "I thought Adam Leckey and Jono Drew were very good, Jono especially. I hadn't much to do with him before, but he did well. Even the young guys like Cory Brown and Fox Slotemaker contributed really well. I think the future is quite promising, arguably we've got the best young players in New Zealand."

FUNDRAISER

On the 19th March 2010 at the Suburbs Clubrooms at Saxton Field we are holding a fundraising quiz night and auction to raise funds for Mat Shaw and Alex Ridsdale.

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UPDATED INFORMATION - 27TH MAY 2010

Mainland Football have reversed their decision on the player eligibility matter We (and Nelson Boys) have our points back in the 1st Div and Gagame can play legally NZF are going to amend their playing regulatins to ensure this does not happen again

Nelson Suburbs are vowing to continue playing a young footballer deemed to be ineligible to play in New Zealand, despite being docked points from every game he has participated in.

Fifa and New Zealand Football rules prevent those aged under 18 and who are living in a country where their parents do not reside, from playing top level football.
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On Sunday 6th September 7 Nelson Suburbs teams went over to Blenheim Valley to play in a tournament.  This was a very successful day and our teams enjoyed the friendship and hospitality of the Blenheim Valley club.  And they came home with the trophy. 

Thanks to these teams for their participation: 

8th Grade Suburbs Lions; 8th Grade Suburbs Bombers; 9th Grade Suburbs Strikers; 10th Grade Suburbs Stingers; 12th Grade Suburbs Blue Ferns; 12th Grade Suburbs Stingrays; 13th Grade Suburbs Terminators.

The Young All Whites are New Zealand’s national U17 football team and are representing New Zealand (and Oceania) at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria . To qualify, the Steve Cain-coached side won the OFC U-17 Championship in Auckland in March.

Information on the team, games and results.

GOALKEEPER - COEY TURIPA

Congratulations to Coey on his great performances in the U17 World Cup so far! Watch him play Nigeria at 7am this Friday 6th November.

Register for the Academy by 9pm Thursday (not Tuesday as per the poster).

ALSO: An opportunity to meet and chat with the top coach in New Zealand.

For info on the Evening with Ricki Herbert and how to get tickets plus info on the Academy and how to book CLICK HERE

INFORMATION FROM THE 82 FOOTBALL ACADEMY WEEKEND AND PHOTOS  HERE.

Nelson Suburbs Football

JUNIOR INVITATION TOURNAMENT

Saturday 23^rd and Sunday 24^th April 2011

Saxton Field, Nelson.

Come and join us for this exciting new preseason tournament held during the term one school holidays

We welcome entries from club teams in the 8^th to 17th grades

Two days of exciting football fun at Nelsons premier sporting venue

Register here:

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Herbert's All Whites team and the World Cup.