I am involved in one of the local clubs through here in Glasgow and our boys were involved in the recent Glasgow Cup at U13 level.

 

I just wanted to pass on my congratulations to Edina Hibs U13s who were outstanding in every way during the whole of the competition and were by far the best side my club have faced and that took part in the competition.

 

Edina were so exciting to watch I made the effort (as a few of us did) to get along to Glasgow Green for the final just to see them again. Sadly for them they looked tired and jaded (but this isnt surprising as they had to hang around all day till 6.30pm for the final) and didn't get what they deserved at the end but all credit to these young boys for lighting up our local tournament. They were a joy - truly they were. They will surely be one of the favourites for your Edinburgh leagues in the coming year. (And we defo wouldn't want to get them in the Scottish unless it was in the final!)

 

I was completely mesmerised by their wee fair haired midfielder who seemed to also cast a spell over our team and every other team. A slight wee lad, this gifted wee No 14 simply ran the show. Talk about magic in your boots! Strong at the back they have two powerful centre halves (5 and 6) who were difficult to penetrate and in our game their powerful right back (8) linked up so many good moves from the back through the wee No 14 that we just had no answer. I was also very taken by the wee guy up front who has great movement and technique. Saw him score two crackers in their semi final!

 

Just really wanted to tell their boys that they should be proud of their efforts and how they played. A wee bit of luck or timing would have meant that cup going down the M8 with you as it should've done. Maybe you should have played the side/formation that demolished us when you played in the final as it definitely seemed your best tactic and line up but maybe the final being at noon might have also been a factor.

 

Anyway, just wanted to say it was a privilege - everyone connected to that wee side behaved themselves brilliantly and they deserved more. Best U13s side we have seen.

 

Good luck for the coming season

GM