Archive for category: BFSFA 2007-08

Presentation Night 2007/08  

SKYE FC held their end-of-season presentation night at the Wyre Light Pub, London Street, Fleetwood.  A huge buffet had been provided in the private function area – thanks to striker Darren Welsh for organising this. 

Skye, in Division 2B last season, were also joined by some of the Shovels FC, who, traditionally, play in Skye's pre-season friendlies each year.

Unfortunately, manager Ali Martin couldn't make it to his own team's end-of-season “do” due to being ill.  The trophies were all presented by co-manager Kev McCumiskey in Martin's absence.

The secretary also received a surprise award from the team as a “thank you” in the shape of a set of Parker pens, which was much appreciated.

The trophies were awarded to the following players:

Players' Player of the Year: 1st Huw Rose; 2nd Kev McCumiskey; 3rd Jamie Dewhurst.

Manager's Player of the Year: Jason Pilmore.

Striker of the Year: 1st Lee O'Neill; 2nd Matty Grime.

Midfielder of the Year: 1st Joe Hallam; 2nd Huw Rose; 3rd Jason Pilmore.

Defender of the Year: 1st Winston Piper; 2nd Ant Weszka; joint 3rd Ali Martin and Jamie Dewhurst.

Keeper of the Year: Kev McCumiskey.

Most Improved Player: 1st Matty Grime; 2nd Ali Martin.

Goal of the Season: Paul Forrest

Best Young Player: Joe Hallam

Top Goalscorer: Lee O'Neill, who still scored 22 for Skye before leaving half-way through the season.  Lee couldn't make it due to work commitments, but Skye wish him all the best for the new season.

Kev McCumiskey (left) presents a trophy to Ant Weszka, runner-up in Defender of the Year 

From left: Ant Weszka; Jason Pilmore; secretary Karen; Carl Ireland; Darren Howe; Huw Rose; Darren Welsh; Winston Piper; Jamie Dewhurst; Matty Grime and Kev McCumiskey and (kneeling) Scott Christy (Shovels FC)

Jamie “Dewy” Dewhurst, left, looking very scary, and Carl Ireland

Standing, from left: Huw Rose, Daz Welsh, Carl Ireland and Ant Weszka with Scott Christy on the floor

Darren Howe (left) and Jason Pilmore

From left: Skye FC vice-captain Huw Rose, co-manager Kev McCumiskey, Carl Ireland, Carl's partner and Daz Welsh

Scott Christy (left) and Ant Weszka

From left: Danny Taylor and Scott Christy of the Shovels FC with Ant Weszka, propping each other up

Dewy shows his delight that he has won something

From left: Carl Ireland; Carl's partner; Jamie Dewhurst (enjoying a final night out as a member of Skye FC before departing for The Shovels) and Huw Rose

Dewy presents Kev with his awards – Goalkeeper of the Year and runner-up in Players' Player of the Year

Dewy starts on the “shots” (these were all for him)

Huw receives runner-up Midfielder of the Year from Kev 

Dewy receives 2nd runner-up in Players' Player of the Year from Kev (Winston Piper, back left, laughs after he beat Dewy to the title of Defender of the Year)

Jason Pilmore wins Manager's Player of the Year and 2nd runner-up Midfielder of the Year

Matty Grime is presented with runner-up Striker of the Year award

Matty is straight back to receive his Most Improved Player trophy

Players' Player of the Year Huw Rose receives his trophy from Kev McCumikskey 

On the one hand taking pictures of cricket is quite easy compared to football as it's easier to predict where the ball will end up.  However, it's far harder to get one of the ball hitting the stumps or being caught without having to take hundreds of pictures.  The sunshine, green grass, warm weather and being able to take pictures whilst sitting down and drinking a pint also helps.

Just like yesterday South Shore were facing a long slog in the field.  Although they didn't manage to take a wicket in the first twenty overs they did manage to restrict the visitors to about sixty runs.

I've no idea how it ended up but Great Eccleston looked a decent side.

Neil Ashford of the Shovels FC opening the bowling at the Garden Centre end.

Right arm over.

Wicket keeper Paul Swallow gathers it.

My son James, “Dad, why do the kids at school call me spotty?”

A good effort but he couldn't stop four runs for Great Eccleston as the ball went over the Boundary.

Some of the first team set up camp on the Boundary for an afternoon of refreshment.

Always best to play with a straight bat.

Swallow stops a fast one with his ribs – try using the gloves mate !  That'll be sore in the morning.

The legend that is South Shore Cricket Club's 'Ivan'.  In about 1974 a group of kids including myself, Ivan and Sean Bickerdike wandered into South Shore Cricket Club and asked if we could play.  Ivan's been there ever since.  The bike he had back then in 1974 is still the same one he has today.  You'd think the tightwad would have bought another by now.

South Shore's star player 'Younas'

Being a pub landlady is all go !  Shovel's landlady Helen takes time out to watch husband Steve captain the 2nd XI.

This time it stays low.

Going for the big hit.

Keeping score.

Get the barbie on whilst the sun is shining.  Nothing like the great smell of burgers and onions wafting across the field to unsettle the opposition batsmen.

Swallow whips the bails off (Bottom right) but the batsman is safe.

Captain Steve Norris (Left).  20 overs gone and it's time for much needed drinks.

Mythop Leisure FC manager Matt Smith keeps the boy entertained on a Sunday afternoon out in the sunshine.

Thirsty work or is he kissing Ivan on the head?

Brummy on the evil weed.

'Gypsy'

Ivan with the drinks.

Northern Care FC's Adam Pennington (Smiler Junior) showing affection.

SIX !

The 'Dream Boys' it isn't.

Sportspy 2008/09

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Huey Williams and Brad Fothergill

Loyal supporters.

Huey.

Dave Woodcock and the missus

Colin Wilson (Top fan) with an empty glass.

Danny Clifford, Damian Ryder and Dave Halliwell

Nick Cannon with Kim (Expectant missus)

Nick and Lee Cannon.

WAGS

50 goals for mimmos – Stuart Wilson.

Vito – joint restaurant owner and sponsor

Comedy moment – Brad Fothergill.

Dirtiest player – Greg Paul.

Most assists – Stu

Performance of the season – Brad v Burlington

Look mate – just watch the presentation will you.

Goal of the season – Greg v Autoweld

Top scorer – Stu Wilson

Clubman of the year – Danny

Manager's player of the year – Nick Cannon.

Greg Paul.

Dave Halliwell

Mike 'Mullett' Wilson

There's always one – I think we'll leave it there.