Mosquitos' narrow loss

In the final games of the season the Mosquitos Under-9s battled well against Easington Eagles, conceding a goal just before half time. Despite several chances they were unable to convert, losing 1-0. Man of the match was Mark Davison.

In their second game against Hylton Castle, the Mosquitos competed well to be on equal terms 2-2 with Liam Robson scoring both goals. In the second half continuous pressure from Durham resulted in a further two goals from Robson and an own goal to make it 5-2 to Mosquitos. Man oif the match was Liam Robson.

The Midges produced two strong performances against opposition above them in the league. The Midges beat Ford & Hylton 2-1 in a close fought match. Scorer and man of the match John Charlton. Against Redhouse CA Whites the Midges earned a 0-0 draw. Man of the match: Connor Atkinson.

The Under-13s rounded off their season on a high during the week by beating the champions Boldon 2-1, with goals from Sebastian Coady and James Booth. Man of the match Jarvis Clay. This meant the lads finished as runners-up in the premier division, only one point behind the champions.

Coupled with a narrow defeat in the League Cup final this has been a tremendous season for a squad of players who shown a strong team spirit and have played some quality football. If they maintain these qualities, prospects are excellent for going one better next season.

The annual City of Durham Presentation evening was held at the Lancastrian Suite of the Federation Brewery Suite on Friday night. Over 600 people attended this fantastic event and special guests Ricky Sbragia and Adrian Heath from Sunderland AFC presented the awards.

The Under-9s Mosquitos have had a topsy-turvy season with the early starts on match days taking a bit of getting used to. They had a good run in the Southport football tournament, and have finished the season playing some attractive football. Congratulations go to Mark Davison as Player of the Year and David Leather as Most Improved Player.

The Midges have climbed the table in the second half of the season and are growing in character and style. The Southport Tournament lifted spirits still further. The conduct of both the Midges and parents was rewarded by winning the "Fair Play Award" decided by the Tournament referees, and were presented with a trophy to mark this achievement by Ian St.John.

Congratulations go to Calum Gibson as Player of the Year and Jack Miller as Most Improved Player.

The Wasps have been together for less than a year, and in that time have developed remarkably well. They have pulled off some great results and are working well as a unit forging friendships on and off the field.

Congratulations go to John Churlish as Player of the Year and Nicolle Madden as Most Improved Player.

The City of Durham Under-11s were introduced as League Champions and League Cup Winners at the Annual Presentation night on Friday.

Individual awards were made to Joe Hughes who was voted Player of the Year and to Chris Gilbert, who has had an outstanding year, to win the Most Improved Player award.

The Under-11 Wasps team won the Russell Foster League title after a winning run extending to 15 games. Congratulations to Liam Turnbull who was voted Player of the Year and to Luke Hall who collected the Most Improved Player award.

A great team effort this season from the whole squad.

The Under-11 Bees have had a tremendous year in only their second season of competitive football and finished mid-table in both the League and the Chairman's Cup. Well done to the boys and congratulations go to Curt Pickford and Martin Goodwill who were voted joint Player of the Year. Goalkeeper Mark

Graham, who has been outstanding this year, collected the Most Improved Player award.

The Under-12s Pumas have had an incredible first season at 11-a-side, winning the Russell Foster Premiership title, League Cup and the Durham FA County Cup. Some very difficult decisions but congratulations to Anthony Fryatt who was awarded Player of the Year and to Stephen Quinn for the Most Improved Player award.

The Panthers have also had a fantastic first season and hopefully will be playing first division football next season with awards for Player of the Year going to Andy Summers and Joe Lawther and for Most Improved Player to Jonathan Moralee. Congratulations to both squads and good luck for next season.

The club is proposing to run an 'all girls' squad for next seasons Under-10 age group.

To be eligible, girls must currently be year four pupils. If you are interested in playing and would like further details please contact Joan Churlish on 0191 3731185.

* Please note, this club operates and adheres to a strict child protection policy.

Riverside

Teams from the Riverside enjoyed a successful weekend at the Fleetwood Tournament in Blackpool. The Under-9s and Under-10s both won their respective tournaments and the Under-11s were unlucky when they lost 1-0 in the final.

Riverside Under-10s RAR side completed a hat-trick in this tournament having won it in 2000, 2001 and now 2002.

In recognition of this achievement the team have been invited to spend a weekend at Blackburn Rovers' ground and their state of the art soccer academy. The weekend will end with a match between Blackburn Rovers Academy and the Riverside RAR.