The Vikings are now heading into their 5th season following the split at Under 10's into two teams. The team continues to develop and the focus is on developing both the players technical ability and teamwork but also on developing them as individuals with skills that will be useful later in life. The players foster a great team environment that everyone has worked hard to continue as the team has grown and changed.

Meet the Coaches

Stuart Middleton

Stuart is the Head Coach of the Vikings team, having previously been one of the assistant coaches prior to the formation of the second Under 10's team. Stuart has his UEFA C Licence, has completed the National Goalkeeping Course, FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification, Safeguarding and First Aid In Football certificates. He has been involved with the team since it started at Under 7's in 2018. He started coaching at university and has coached men's, women's and mixed teams which followed on from playing in goal at a variety of levels. Following a break from the game, Stuart started coaching again when his triplets started playing football and enjoyed being back in football. He has a passion for promoting girls football that started when coaching the women's football team at University. He is also Club Treasurer and a Committee member.

Dave Ginty

Dave has played football from the age of 5 which included a spell with the Riccall United Senior team. When his daughter Mia started playing he offered to help out with the coaching of the Vikings team. Dave has completed his Safeguarding and First Aid in Football qualifications and is happy to still be involved with football and helping the younger generation progress.

Paul Younger

Paul's son Cameron started playing for the VIkings at the start of the 2025/26 season and at the end of that season Paul was asked if he wanted to help. Paul completed the FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification, Safeguarding and First Aid In Football certificates and is enjoying being part of the coaching set up and helping to coach the group. Paul's other son Nathan also plays for Riccall United in the Under 12 Blacks team