Happy new year! We are back for the tenth edition of the young sports photographers’ pictures-of-the-month gallery, showcasing the best images of December.
We want to recognise the excellent work that is being done by our ‘next generation’ and we hope you enjoy these photos.
Also, please visit the photographers’ Instagram pages.
Adam Bates / Instagram: @adam_bates3

Aaron Anderson of the Sheffield Sharks during the away game at the Plymouth Pavilions.

Mo Walker of the Leciester Riders during their cup semi-final victory over the London Lions.
Ben Pooley/ Instagram: @Pitchside_BP

Needham Markets Noah Collard Celebrates Win Over National League Wealdstone In FA Trophy

Needhams Luke Ingram Celebrates After Firing His Side Ahead Against National League Wealdstone In FA Trophy
George Wood / Instagram: @georgewoodphotography

Sunday morning football in the fog.

Patrick Bamford of Leeds United celebrates after scoring to make it 2 - 2 against Brentford at Elland Road
Isaac Parkin / Instagram: @isaacparkinphotography

Huddersfield Town's Lewis O'Brien celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at Oakwell, Barnsley. Picture date: Saturday December 4, 2021. Isaac Parkin/PA Wire

Sheffield, England, 15th December 2021. A general view of match action during the The FA Youth Cup match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Isaac Parkin / Sportimage
James Fearn/ Instagram: @jpfearn

GOAL! Jubilant Watford supporters celebrate as Emmanuel Dennis of Watford scores to break the deadlock during the English Premier League match between Brentford and Watford at the Brentford Community Stadium, Hounslow, London on Friday 10th December 2021 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

An emphatic Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates during the English Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester City at the Brentford Community Stadium, Hounslow, London on Wednesday 29th December 2021 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
James Gill / Instagram: @jamesgillmedia

Santa is seen outside Villa Park as the game between Aston Villa and Burnley is postponed.

Divock Origi celebrates a last minute winner for Liverpool away at Wolves.
Jaques Feeney / Instagram: @its_jacques_photos


Jessica Hornby / Instagram: @jess_hornby

FA Cup Match - Huddersfield Town Women 3-1 Loughborough Lighting. Laura Elford celebrates as she scores the winning goal.

Tommy Makinsons Testimonial 2021: Saints Legends vs Steve Prescott Foundation Legends.
Luke Nickerson / Instagram: @lukenickerson98

Rangers Defender James Tavernier celebrates scoring a late winner against Dundee United

Rangers B Team Forward Chris McKee celebrates scoring his sides second goal against Edinburgh University
Sam Eaden / Instagram: @eadophoto

Aberystwyth manger Antonio Corbisiero and Caernarfon manager Huw Griffiths before the JD Cymru Premier game at The Oval

A Stocksbridge Park Steels player stands in the fog as their Northern Premier League East game against Sheffield FC is abandonedÂ
Taylor Lanning / Instagram: @_taylorlanningphotography_

Peter Wright picks up World Championship trophy.

William Borland hits nine-dart perfect leg on his debut.
Will Matthews / Instagram: @wmphotography

General view of Hartlepool United warming up as fog sets in at the One Call Stadium in Mansfield on Boxing Day.

Nathan Broadhead of Sunderland and Ryan McLaughlin of Morecambe in action during their clash at the Stadium of Light.
Will Palmer/ Instagram: @WillPalmer_Photo

Great Britain's Katie Archibald in the women's UCI Champion League Scratch race, Lee Valley London. Will Palmer/SWpix

Kirsten Wild of the Netherlands celebrates winning the women's UCI Champion League Scratch race, Lee Valley London. Will Palmer/SWpix
Be included next month
Under 25? Want to be included in next month’s gallery? Email James Green and join our mailing list.
Then send in one or two of your favourite/ best pictures towards the end of the month and we will publish them on the website and make them available on social media.