Guernsey coach Whalley makes Smart call
JACK SMART has been rewarded for an outstanding season in Division One with a place in the Guernsey men's first team for Saturday's inter-insular.
The Elizabeth College midfielder joins his school captain Will Thompson in Andy Whalley's squad to face Jersey at Footes Lane where the home side will be looking to retain the silverware for the fifth year in a row.
'Jack has really impressed at training and he has played very well for Indies and College in the league,' said player-coach Whalley.
'He has got a good bit of flair, he moves the ball very quickly and he is a natural left-sided player, which gives the squad good balance, and we like to give juniors opportunities.'
It has been a memorable few days for both Smart and Thompson after they scored the goals that saw Elizabeth with their inter-collegiate match with old foes Victoria 2-0 last Saturday.
Guernsey first team squads
Men: Adrian Gidney (GK), Adie Peacegood (captain), Andrew Dawson-Ball, Tristan Cairns, Ben Cormack, Andy Alford, Morgan Harries, Zak Damarell, Andy Le Page, Tim Ravenscroft, Will Thompson, Jack Smart, Josh Kendal, Sam Dawes, Andy Whalley, Steve Waldrom.
Women: Emma Atkinson (GK), Gemma Underwood (captain), Lucy Slimm, Katherine Bushell, Holly Stubbert, Jen Tutty, Lizzi Stonebridge, Laura Cashin, Lucy Waldrom, Izzy Whalley, Tasha Symes, Bianca Symes, Amy Sharpe, Liz Dudin, Krista de la Mare.
Saturday's schedule: 10am - Men's thirds & women's seconds; 11.30am - Men's seconds & women's thirds; 1.15pm - Women's firsts; 3.15pm - Men's firsts.
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