Thorley Manor took part in the FA’s latest National Silent Support Weekend to promote good behaviour on the touchline. With only the coach allowed to offer support and parents encouraged to only cheer and applaud good play, the aim of the initiative is to reduce pressure on youth players and give them a better opportunity and environment to find their own voice, improve their on-pitch communications skills, develop their own game and, most importantly have fun. A picture of Thorley Manor’s under-10 Orange team from last season even featured in a piece in The Times previewing the Silent Support…
