Big prize on offer for U18s

ADAPTING quickly and not giving teams a head-start in the first 10 to 15 minutes.

That is what Guernsey under-18 coach Paul Ockleford will be talking to his side about as they prepare for a rare semi-final clash against Gloucestershire in the Mick Parry Trophy tomorrow morning.

The competition, the knockout version of the South West County Championships, has seen Guernsey receive a bye straight to this stage and a home tie to boot, to be played at Northfield.

And after a 6-2 home thrashing to Wiltshire in the FA County Youth Cup recently, Ockleford knows how important the start will be for his charges.

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