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		<title>International Call Up For Former Sheen Lion</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Another congratulations to former Sheen Lions U14 Dan Agyei for his call up into the Ghana squad alongside Man City’s Antoine Semenyo &#38; Leicester’s Jordan Ayew for their recent friendlies against Austria and Germany. Dan was an unused substitute in last night&#8217;s narrow defeat against Germany but maybe we will see him soon, maybe even &#8230; </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Another congratulations to former Sheen Lions U14 Dan Agyei for his<a href="https://ghanasoccernet.com/daniel-agyei-describes-first-black-stars-call-up-as-a-massive-honour" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> call up into the Ghana squad</a> alongside Man City’s Antoine Semenyo &amp; Leicester’s Jordan Ayew for their recent friendlies against Austria and Germany. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dan was an unused substitute in last night&#8217;s <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cx2epz219d2t#Line-ups" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">narrow defeat against Germany</a> but maybe we will see him soon,  maybe even against England in the group stages of the World Cup this summer. </p>



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		<title>Joining For 2026-27</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It is now too late to join the club for the 2025-26 season but during June and July we sign up most of the players for the teams that we will run next season in age groups U9 and older. You should get in touch by Easter if you want to be considered. To understand &#8230; </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is now too late to join the club for the 2025-26 season but during June and July we sign up most of the players for the teams that we will run next season in age groups U9 and older.  You should get in touch by Easter  if you want to be considered. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To understand how our Club works please read&nbsp;<a href="https://sheenlions.football/howtojoin/understanding-sheen-lions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Understanding Sheen Lions</a>. You should also review our&nbsp;<a href="https://sheenlions.football/category/recruitment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Recruitment</a></p>



<p class="has-pale-pink-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph">The age groups below are for the current season 2025-26 so if you are currently an U11 you will be joining our U12 for 2026-27 but you should follow the guidance below for U11 and register interest in the Summer Football Five. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Age Groups U11 and Younger</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You should now register your interest for an invite to our Summer football program in June and July for these age groups. This is now the best way to get a taste of Sheen Lions with a view to joining for 2026-27 in September.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For details of of <a href="https://sheenlions.football/sheen-lions-summer-football-five-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sheen Lions Summer Football Five 2026 follow this link</a>. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Please enter your details&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyseKPYNqU6UhG7OTHSyhyykIEaSYIe_FFLxe4VLpuFnvedA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">into this form to register your interest</a>. We will contact you around May once we open registration for the Summer football program.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Note that the youngest age group that we take is U5, however U4 may attend our Summer Football program in June and July.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Age Groups U12 up to U18</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you do wish to be considered for Sheen Lions for the 2026-27 season you must first enquire by email to the managers in your age group. They will let you know if there is a possibility of a place in their team and will arrange a trial for you to be invited to register details before attending to trial. Use the table below to work out your age group if necessary.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Your Email must include:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Player’s Full Name</strong></li>



<li><strong>Player’s date of birth</strong></li>



<li><strong>email address of one or both parents</strong></li>



<li><strong>A brief summary of football experience indicating the level reached</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Note for example that JoinU12@sheenlions.org is for boys and JoinU12G@sheenlions.org is for girls.</p>



<p class="has-pale-pink-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph">The age groups below are for the current season 2025-26 so if you are currently an U12 you will be joining our U13 for 2026-27 but you should follow the guidance below for U12</p>



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<li><a href="mailto:JoinU11@sheenlions.org">JoinU11@sheenlions.org</a></li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU11G@sheenlions.org">JoinU11G@sheenlions.org</a> (for Girls)</li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU12@sheenlions.org">JoinU12@sheenlions.org</a></li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU12@sheenlions.org">JoinU12G@sheenlions.org</a> (For Girls)</li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU13@sheenlions.org">JoinU13@sheenlions.org</a></li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU13G@sheenlions.org">JoinU13G@sheenlions.org</a> (For Girls)</li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU14@sheenlions.org">JoinU14@sheenlions.org</a></li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU14G@sheenlions.org">JoinU14G@sheenlions.org</a> (For Girls)</li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU15@sheenlions.org">JoinU15@sheenlions.org</a></li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU16@sheenlions.org">JoinU16@sheenlions.org</a></li>



<li><a href="mailto:JoinU18@sheenlions.org">JoinU18@sheenlions.org</a></li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If the age group managers wish to offer you a trial you will receive an email invite to register your details for the trial.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Email And Spam</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sheen Lions FC conducts all of its administration by email. Starting from when you complete the enquiry until you end your engagement with the Club, maybe in many years time, you must monitor your Spam folder on a regular basis to make sure that you do not miss an important message.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Age Group Lookup</h2>



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		<title>Sheen Lions Summer Football Five 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For 2026 Sheen Lions F.C. will be running a Summer Football Five programme. It’s a great opportunity for managers to look at players, old and new, with a view to making team selections for next season. Current Members will be sent an email invite to make a payment to book a place in May. Players looking &#8230; </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For 2026 Sheen Lions F.C. will be running a Summer Football Five programme. It’s a great opportunity for managers to look at players, old and new, with a view to making team selections for next season.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Current Members will be sent an email invite to make a payment to book a place in May.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Players looking to join the club should visit <a href="https://sheenlions.football/joining-for-2025-26/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joining For 2026-2</a>7 and complete the linked form to place themselves on a waiting list for an invite. These will be sent in May after the demand from existing members is known.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mixed U4, U5, U6, U7<br>Boys U8, U9<br>Girls U8, U9<br>Palewell Common 9.00 – 10.30am<br>June 6, 13, 20, 27<br>JULY 4</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Boys U10, U11.<br>Girls U10, U11.<br>Palewell Common 10.45 – 12.15pm<br>June 6, 13, 20, 27<br>JULY 4</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Children to wear appropriate attire INCLUDING SHIN PADS and should bring refreshments (no fizzy drinks or sweets).</p>



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<li>Current Sheen Lions players must wear their Sheen Lions training kit.</li>



<li>Prospective players do not need Sheen Lions kit</li>



<li>You MUST have boots, they should be suitable for hard ground, moulded or short studs.</li>



<li>You MUST have shin pads</li>



<li>If we are lucky you may need sun protection</li>



<li>If we are not you will need a rain jacket and maybe a sweat shirt</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Payment must be received at the time of booking to reserve a place. The&nbsp;<strong>Fee will be £60</strong>&nbsp;regardless of how many of the six sessions you can attend. Payment instructions will be on your invitation email and payment must be made at the time of booking to reserve your place.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>VENUE</strong><br><strong>Palewell Common</strong><br><strong>Palewell Common Drive</strong><br><strong>SW14 8RE</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Use the attached map for your best option of parking.&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sheenlions.football/kick-off-times-and-pitches/find-us/" target="_blank">https://sheenlions.football/kick-off-times-and-pitches/find-us/</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you are approaching&nbsp;<strong>from the east or the A3</strong>&nbsp;you will find it easier to park in Bank Lane, Roehampton&nbsp;and use the eastern entrance to Palewell Common as indicated on the&nbsp;map.&nbsp;If you are approaching&nbsp;<strong>from the west or the A316&nbsp;</strong>it is easier to park on Palewell Common Drive.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong>&nbsp;that cars double/tripled parked on this road are likely to incur fines, as these roads are patrolled by parking officials. Roads must be kept clear for emergency vehicles to gain access.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The U8&#8217;s played their first official league game for Sheen Lions on Saturday January 18th. After a shaky start in the first quarter they quickly found their groove for the remaining quarters convincingly scoring two hat-tricks along the way. A big thank you to for Edward &#38; Juliet for stepping up and managing the team &#8230; </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The U8&#8217;s played their first official league game for Sheen Lions on Saturday January 18th.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After a shaky start in the first quarter they quickly found their groove for the remaining quarters convincingly scoring two hat-tricks along the way.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A big thank you to for Edward &amp; Juliet for stepping up and managing the team this season.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you also to Shaun for reffing the game and to all the coaches / assistants involved with the U8&#8217;s development.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Michael.</p>
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