Supporting our Community
Sponsoring the U12 Girls Hotshots Team at Maidenhead Boys and Girls Football Club
Carillion Communications proudly announces sponsorship of the Maidenhead Boys and Girls Football Club’s newly formed U12 Girls Hotshots team. As a company dedicated to supporting our local community, we are excited to be part of this new chapter for the Hotshots and wish them the best of luck for the new season.
We believe in the importance of encouraging young girls to participate in sports, particularly football, where they can develop essential skills, build confidence and foster a lifelong love of sport. By supporting this team, we are not only encouraging their athletic development but empowering young girls to pursue their passion for sports. Through this sponsorship, we aim to increase opportunities for girls in sports, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive.
Carillion Communications looks forward to cheering on the Hotshots as they embark on this exciting journey; we are confident their dedication and teamwork will lead to great success.
Weekend game review
A home game this week, and from kick off, Maidenhead Hotshots played with lots of passion, energy and skill! An action-packed first half saw lots of opportunities and shots at goal, but the team just couldn't seem to find the back of the net. Determined, the Hotshots pushed forward, and a lovely goal from Caitlin saw the team go in the lead. Slough Town fought back and just before halftime, they scored, making the first half 1-1.
Maidenhead came back after halftime displaying the same fighting spirit, with the team working hard and showing some amazing skills. After a few more shots on goal from Caitlin, Skye and Chloe, Caitlin eventually scored again - final score 2-1 to Hotshots. POTM went to Phoebe!
16th November 2024
Weekend game review
Today saw Maidenhead Hotshots take on Shinfield at home in what would prove to be a hard fought and evenly-matched home win for the girls.
The teams went into half time 0 - 0 after a tight battle and a few opportunities not seeing the back of the net.
Shinfield took the lead early into the 2nd half with a screamer to the top corner. The equaliser came not long after with a lovely run through the defense by Caitlin to slot the ball away beautifully. It wasn't long before Shinfield went up again, followed by another Maidenhead goal courtesy of a free kick from Flic knocked into the back of the net.
Maidenhead rallied at the end of the game and got a well-deserved penalty after considerable pressure, which Caitlin put away to make the score 3 - 2 to Maidenhead.
Today was all about guts and determination, with the win coming as the result of digging in and not letting heads drop. Massive well done to all the team. POTM went to Bea for her hard work and perseverance, constantly pushing forward and making opportunities. The final score was 3 - 2 to the Hotshots.
9th November 2024
Both teams showcased all that is good about girls' football.
Weekend game review
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Finchampstead, the Maidenhead Hotshots secured a convincing 3-2 victory over Finchampstead!
Maidenhead started strong, with Caitlin winning the ball at the halfway line and scoring a great goal within the first minute. They tried many times to add to their total in the first half with on-target shots. Finchampstead responded with a smart attack down the right-hand side and a clinical finish left Ruby the keeper with little that she could do to stop it. There was some great play by our defensive unit, who snuffed out any further Finchampstead attacks.
In the second half, Maidenhead battled through the midfield, and Eloise won a scrappy goal, beating the Finchampstead keeper. Reece also had a shot on goal, but it was Caitlin with the third goal, making a stunning strike from the edge of the penalty box: 3-1. Finchampstead managed to pull another goal back to make it 3-2. They had a chance to go level, but Ruby read the play well and made a match-winning intervention.
19th October 2024
Weekend game review
The Hotshots found themselves playing away at Caversham again on Saturday morning. Determined not to get beaten this time, the girls started positively. Caversham were the stronger team in the first quarter, but Caitlin put the Hotshots ahead with a brilliant solo effort: dribbling from deep inside the Hotshots half, passing 5 of their players before slotting the ball strongly past their keeper. The goal gave the girls confidence, and they dominated Caversham for a period. The play was evenly matched for the remainder of the first half, but an excellent goal from Caversham saw them going in at halftime 2-1 ahead.
The second half started tentatively with efforts on goal from both teams. Strong defending from Reese on the right and attacking forward play from Chloe resulted in Chloe scoring a wonder goal midway through the second half.
There were chances for both teams to win it in the final ten minutes, but with Gaffer urging them not to give up, the game ended 2-2. Players of the match: Chloe and Reese
12th October 2024
Weekend game review
An away fixture for Hotshots this week against Caversham Swans - and another tough, physical game!
The Hotshot team seemed to be lacking their usual magic and Caversham scored an early goal which didn’t help the team's mood. Maidenhead had a few great opportunities; some skilful passing, and attempts on goal but just couldn’t find the net. Another goal from the Swans saw a 2-0 lead for the opposing team before halftime.
Hotshots came back after half time and a final burst from Caitlin saw a much-deserved goal. The last 5 minutes were all Hotshots which kept us all on the edge of our seats, but sadly this week it wasn't to be. Back to Caversham next week for a rematch!
FT score 2 – 1
5th October 2024
On behalf of Maidenhead Boys and Girls Football Club, (...) thank you for your company’s kind sponsorship of new football kit for our U12 Girls Hotshots football team for this season.
Weekend game review
A bright, sunny, Autumnal morning saw the Hotshots playing Binfield Lionesses at home. Binfield were a feisty, skilful team which resulted in an exciting, physical, hard-fought game.
Hotshots took an early lead through Caitlin, against the run of play (to quote the Gaffer, ‘You don’t deserve that, girls!’). Strong defending from Phoebe and brave goalkeeping from Ruby kept Binfield at bay for much of the second half. Binfield scored midway through the half but a well-taken goal from the birthday girl, Chloe, saw Hotshots going in at halftime 2-1 up.
The second half saw some rough exchanges, and both teams threatened to score. Hotshots struck first with a fabulous volley from Flic following a brilliant corner from Sienna. Binfield then hit back, converting a penalty to take it to 3-2. Caitlin scored an excellent, long-range effort to take it to 4-2. The girls battled to keep in the lead but Binfield scored 2 goals in the last quarter of the game. POTM - Phoebe
FT score - 4-4.
28th September 2024
Weekend game review
A wet, miserable Saturday for Hotshots this week and an away match against joint top-of-the-table Sandhurst!
The rain seemed to dampen the team’s spirits and from kick off we were missing the usual energy from the team. A goal from Sandhurst 20 minutes in saw an early 1-0 lead for the opposing team.
A hard tackle on Caitlin in the box saw the ref award a penalty just before halftime. The pressure got to her though, and she missed, sending the ball sky high!
Hotshots came back after half time with a bit more drive, and thankfully a second half goal from Sienna means the team secured a draw. POTM went to Sienna and Livia.
FT score 1 – 1.
21st September 2024
Weekend game review
This week Hotshots played their first home game of the season against Penn & Tylers!
The winning streak continued for Maidenhead Hotshots with a strong first half seeing awesome goals from Caitlin (4), Livia (1), and Elouise (1)! Penn and Tylers battled and scored a goal just before the ref blew for halftime.
The 2nd half saw Penn & Tylers score again, with the Maidenhead defense and goalkeeper working hard to prevent any further goals.
A further two powerful shots from Maidenhead found the back of the net, with Bea (1) and Sienna (1) joining the score sheet and securing the win!
Another amazing performance by Maidenhead Hotshots, well done girls!
POTM went to Chloe and Livia.
FT score 8 - 2 to Maidenhead Hotshots.
14th September 2024
Weekend game review
The first game of the season saw Hotshots heading off down the M4 for a match against Shinfield! The match was a great start for the girls, with strong performances all round, lots of energy, good passing and attacking play. The girls showed what a strong and solid team they are after the summer break, picking up right where they left off.
The first half proved a bit of a goal frenzy for Maidenhead with great strikes from Sienna, Livia and two from Caitlin, all finding the back of the net, and a first half clean sheet from keeper Ruby.
The 2nd half was a bit more evenly matched and saw Shinfield pull a goal back, before two more Maidenhead goals from Caitlin and Sienna sealed the deal.
All in all, a very convincing start to the season for Maidenhead Hotshots, well done team. POTM went to Caitlin and Ruby.
FT score 6 - 1 to Maidenhead Hotshots.
7th September 2024
The girls are very much looking forward to their new football kit (...) I would also like to thank you on behalf of these girls’ parents as you have saved them the cost of buying it themselves.
Here are a few highlights from last season
- Hotshots played 23 games, getting an impressive 14 hard-fought wins
- The team were winners at the Westward Wonderers FC tournament in June
- This year’s Maidenhead Boys and Girls Club presentation evening saw the team awarded 9-Aside Team of the Year – a massive and well-deserved achievement
- Hollie, one of the team’s amazing defenders, donated 14 inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust this summer.