ABOUT US

Our mission is to provide a welcoming and supportive community where players of all abilities can come together to enjoy the game of football. 

Our history

Wessington Juniors Football Club embarked on a remarkable journey, founded with the simple aim of helping children fall in love with the game. 

After searching for a place to call home, we formed a partnership with United in the Community and are proud to train and play matches at Victoria Park in Hereford. 

  • Summer 2025

    As the sunshine arrived, we launched our first-ever 3v3 Summer Games on our very own inflatable pitch - a huge hit with players and parents alike, with brilliant feedback that left us excited to do it all again. Our teams had plenty of fun competing in tournaments across the county, and a proud highlight came when our U10s lifted their first-ever trophy at the Toros Tournament - a moment to remember for the whole club.

  • Spring 2025

    As the days grew longer and the sun returned, even more children wanted to pull on a Wessington shirt. Our girls’ section was buzzing with new faces, and with a brand-new U12s team on the horizon, we needed more space to grow. Just when we needed it most, Withington Parish Council opened the doors to their wonderful fields, giving our players the perfect place to play and our community a new home to be proud of.

  • Winter 2024

    We held our very first Santa’s Grotto at Victoria Park where we were delighted to have Santa and his helpers visit us to hand out presents. We welcomed Heggies with hot pork rolls to support this fantastic event. With huge demand in out U9’s section, the Tigers were formed to participate in the winter futsal tournament at Point4.

  • Autumn 2024

    We started the season boasting 6 teams across four ages groups in the Herefordshire Junior League and welcomed 3 new coaches to take on our U7’s team. Our volunteers bravely hosted a wonderful Halloween party at Hereford Rowing Club.

  • Summer 2024

    We kicked off the summer with lots of tournaments and held our annual fun run which raised funds for our winter season. We began our U6s training sessions which proved very popular, resulting in our newest under 7’s team.

  • Spring 2024

    Following the previous end of season awards, this years were even bigger, celebrating 5 teams and our dedicated volunteers. With numbers growing new coaches and new players formed our second under 8’s team, now known as the Panthers, competing in the league alongside the Lions.

  • Autumn/Winter 2023

    After successfully restructuring our club committee we were accepted into the Hereford Junior Football League. Our U7s and U8s teams entered the winter futsal league held at Point 4 Hereford. Our players enjoyed another Christmas Party and our fundraising efforts secured winter training facilities. 

  • Summer 2023

    Over the summer, our team of dedicated fundraisers helped us secure storage and equipment and tidy up Victoria Park. We created two more U7s teams. As more coaches came on board and sponsors kindly came forward to support us with new kits, we found ourselves with four teams. 

  • Spring 2023

    We entered our first competitive tournament, finishing second at Westfield FC. With established teams, we were ready to take the next step and to enter the league. We started plans to recruit players and coaches to create additional teams. The end of seasons awards were a great success. 

  • Winter 2022

    We held our first-ever Christmas party and were visited by a surprise guest from Edgar the Bull. To keep our players active during the winter, we started our Sunday training sessions. We were delighted to received a community grant from Special Metals to purchase portable pitch flood lights. 

  • Autumn 2022

    As numbers grew, we were able to form a second team and hosted our first tournament to build links with the Herefordshire football community. With support from parents in fundraising efforts, we raised money to purchase additional equipment ready for the season ahead. 

  • Summer 2022

    We began by offering free training sessions to children in Year 1 and 2. Enthusiasm from players and parents led us to create our first team, who bravely took on Bromyard FC. Before our inaugural game, we found our very first sponsors, ‘The Wasp Guys,’ who kindly helped us purchase our first kit.

Adrian Wargen
CLUB SECRETARY & VICE CHAIRMAN

Entrusted with the club’s administrative duties, Adrian ensures compliance with league regulations and oversees the smooth operation of various club activities. Adrian’s dedication and attention to detail were instrumental in securing league status. With a level-headed approach and a keen eye for detail, Adrian keeps the coaches and committee members on track, ensuring adherence to club policies and values. His proactive support extends to assisting coaches in organizing fixtures, further contributing to the club’s overall success and growth.

Committee

David Pembridge
CHAIRMAN

David is deeply committed to the success and growth of Wessington Juniors. Having been instrumental in its establishment in 2022, David remains actively involved in all aspects of the club’s operations. He is a familiar face at training sessions and matches, demonstrating his hands-on approach and genuine passion for grassroots football. He takes great pride in the inclusive environment created at Wessington Juniors, where the values and principles aim to help children fall in love for the game. Under David’s leadership, the club continues to thrive, building a strong and supportive community for players, families, coaches, and volunteers alike.

Emily Stokes
CLUB WELFARE OFFICER

Emily has undertaken courses to become a certified Club Welfare Officer, demonstrating her commitment to ensuring the well-being and safety of all club members. Emily is responsible for implementing safeguarding policies, promoting the FA Respect Programme, and creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all involved with the club. Emily’s passion for the club’s values and her dedication to safeguarding the welfare of its members make her an invaluable asset to Wessington Juniors.

Lauren Pembridge
CLUB TREASURER

Lauren oversees the club’s financial operations and her commitment to financial integrity ensures that Wessington Juniors operates with the highest standards of financial responsibility and sustainability. Additionally, having previously held the role of Club Welfare Officer, Lauren continues to support the current welfare officer by assisting with DBS checks, further contributing to the club’s welfare and organizational effectiveness.

The League

Wessington Juniors proudly competes in the Herefordshire Junior Football League, providing young players with an excellent platform for developing their skills, teamwork, and passion for the game.

Our U7s, U8s, U9s and U10s teams represent the club, participating in regular league matches that challenge and inspire our young athletes while fostering a strong sense of community and sporting spirit within Herefordshire.