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Dunston UTS to launch junior teams

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Dunston UTS junior teams.

Initially we will be starting with two under 7 teams, both boys and girls, and an under 10 boys team. We will be playing in friendlies and competitions as soon as possible with entry into leagues for season 2025/26. All our teams will play in the famous Dunston UTS blue and we plan to develop strong links between the senior and junior teams. Our senior management team have a wealth of experience which we intend to pass on and develop our community.

The Junior team will be ran by a committee of dedicated Dunston UTS fans. With an array of football experience from playing to coaching and beyond.

The teams will be headed up By Willy Lauderdale as Chairman and Graham Bannister as Vice Chairman. They have a strong team behind them in Jimmy Murphy as the club treasurer and Paul Glister as Secretary. John Hewitt will be the club's new safeguarding and welfare officer, with Kelly Keane and Sarah Bannister heading up the committee.

Steve Rodden (07792 468238) will be head of coaching and will also be our U10 manager. Willy will be managing the under 7 girls and we currently have a vacancy for the under 7 boys manager.

We are on the look out for players for both under 7 teams who will be training at Blaydon Rugby Club every Thursday from 5-6pm.

For anyone interested in sponsorship, feel free to get in touch with Graham on 07850 440459.

"It’s another step forward for Dunston UTS. We initially intend to start small and that’s why we have specifically chosen only a few teams to launch. Who knows where we could go with this and it would be fantastic to see the local junior community players represent the senior team in a few years. It's been great listening to the ideas put forward from Willy and Graham and everyone is really excited to see how this venture progresses." - Tony Cleugh

Published Thursday 9th January 2025