 | The overnight snow arrived as forecasted with a good four inches or so across the Fylde Coast. This combined with the prospect of more freezing weather to come has meant the inevitable postponement of Sunday's programme. The next BFSFA fixtures are scheduled for Sunday January 9th and we'll let you know via the Shoutbox when the revised fixtures are on-line. |
 | Here is the weekly BFSFA round up described by Frank Kennedy and courtesy of the BFSFA. You can “talk to Frank” with your contributions to this weekly article by e-mailing press@bfsfa.com with a brief paragraph on your match. Also, Squires Gate FC were the only local side to play a competitive match this weekend – If you're interested, you can see live highlights by clicking here. |
The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance Report 12 December 2010
Only four first round cup games overcame last weeks frosty conditions in The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance. In the Division One Cup second placed Spindles won 6-0 against bottom side Uncle Toms Cabin with Kyle McAdams scoring a hat trick and Jordan Beech Robert Greaves and Philip Ioannou also on the score sheet.
The remaining three games were in the Division Four Cup with DH Gas having a surprise 1-0 victory over CBFC Choice Furniture thanks to a spectacular goal from Scott Lion. In a high scoring game Blackpool Catholic Colts knocked out Fylde Coast Vets. 8-3 with trebles from Andrew Duckworth and Jason Jewitt and Philip Holton and Jordan Howe also on target. Metrostars romped home 7-1 against Philharmonic with Stuart Wilson grabbing a hat trick and Steve Feeney netting twice and further goals from Greg Paul and Michael Wilson.
| Pulcinellas v Wrea Green?, Poulton v Ingol?, Mythop v Quilligans?, County v West Coast Tackle Postal? One by one they all went down for one reason or another. In the end only four matches survived the overnight frost in the Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Football Alliance. On Pitch 3 at Commonedge Road, CBFC Choices Furniture took on DH Gas FC in the opening round of the Division 4 Cup. Referee Ross Swift gave the go ahead for an 11:30 kick off. |
We were certianly lucky to get any football played this morning and at one stage I thought we wouldn't have a game to cover for the third week in a row. On Pitch 3 at Commonedge Road, CBFC Choices Furniture were at home to DH Gas FC in the first round of the Division 4 Cup. CBFC are going well this season and the league table had them in third this morning whilst opponents DH Gas FC were down in eleventh. The teams had already met twice in the league with CBFC coming out on top on both occasions with two 2-1 victories. In the Gledhill, CBFC were thrashed early doors by current holders Poulton whilst DH Gas also went out early to Division 1 outfit Spindles. Referee Ross Swift passed the surface fit to play after allowing for a thirty minute delay. DH Gas FC were in the red kit. Just bfore 11:30 surrounded by empty pitches we were underway.
Registration Secretary Carole Cox FC explains the risks of deciding to play without the go ahead of an official referee before the Blue Room v Fleetwood Kings tie – match postponed
The pitch at AFC Blackpool was thawing nicely in most places but the shadow from the South stand put paid to any football at that venue this morning.
CBFC Choices Furniture secretary Donna Artis. Don't mess with her, she put those flags in place like a knife through margerine.
CBFC begin their pre-match preparation
…………………as did the players of DH Gas FC
Huddled together for warmth
The toss up
Division 4….Far too many girlie gloves, 'undershirts' and hats on display for my liking
Scott Lyon
'Watch out'
An eclectic crowd of bored referees and winter cyclists
Well, it had to happen one day. I've had the ball in the groin before but as I took a picture of the above clearance, the ball hit the camera full on which crashed into my nose causing bleeding, swelling and a headache. It certainly hasn't improved my chances of success at the office Christmas party.
no beard – ten years younger
CBFC keeper Ben Sly just about grabs it
DH Gas FC keeper Liam in the 'DJ Campbell' boots (Frustrated striker)
Scruffy bunch, DH Gas FC
'My ball'
'69'……Man City's squad numbers only go up to 36 and Quilligans FC up to 42 – they have a big squad at DH Gas
There wasn't much to report in the first half with defences on top and goalkeepers rarerly troubled
Half time score : CBFC Choices Furniture 0 – 0 DH Gas FC
The lovely Donna Artis
AFC Blackpool personnel inspect the pitches in advance of the afternoon junior football – all off by the look of it.
Poser
CBFC start the second period
Campbell (Right)
On the hour mark, the deadlock was finally and deservedly broken by the away side. Scott Lyon (prone) was given far too much time on the edge of the box. His overhead kick deceived both the defender and keeper Sly to find the back of the net. 0-1
Referee Ross Swift – well into his Seventies (the game only went ahead as the players convinced him it was mid August) shares a laugh with the players
'Yeah'…………'you think so'…………'yeah'……….'well then'…..ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz
He's clean through, the keeper's out, the ball's lobbed over him………….but it agonisingly goes over the CBFC cross bar
Painful cramp sets in
But referee Swift says that's enough – game over
After three weeks of blank weekends it was great and get and see some live football and even though you could still hear the sound of stud on the hard surface in the latter stages as the players hoofed across the pitch you'd have to say that the 30 minute delay made the pitch just about playable. Not the most exciting of Cup ties with only a handful of clear cut chances. DH Gas deserved it and with a little more clinical finishing they should have won by two or three but all too often, an extra and unnecessary touch cost them but they played well with some good passing football as they moved up the pitch. Both keepers handled the ball well apart from the goal which Sly will feel as though he should have had it. CBFC were a little flat going forward this morning and in the second half only created one chance of real note when a long range effort was tipped around the post. Good luck to manager Lee Ramsden and his team in the next round. Well officiated by Mr Swift.
Final score : CBFC Choices Furniture 0 – 1 DH Gas FC
Good game mate……..the Captains shake hands at the end of the match
Sportspy 2010/11
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 | The forecast for the weekend looked good midweek and after the thaw of recent days and Junior Football going ahead yesterday things looked good for this morning. However, a sharp overnight frost accounted for almost all of the scheduled matches Courtesy of the BFSFA committee, here are the results from the four Divisional Cup games that did survive. The the fixtures for next Sunday's reduced programme are now on-line although with snow and cold temperatures forecast for later in the week we could be negatively affected by the weather once again. If in doubt over fixtures please contact Dennis Peters on 391055. |
BFSFA programme decimated for the third week running as only four games survive
Action from Commonedge Road where only one match went ahead. In the Division 4 Cup, CBFC Choices Furniture were at home to DH Gas FC (Red) . For more pictures plus a brief match summary be sure to check out this week's 'Sportspy Reports'.
Premier & Division 1 Cup
Spindles 6 – 0 Uncle Tom's Cabin
Division 4 Cup
Blackpool Catholic Colts 8 – 3 Fylde Coast Vets
CBFC Choices Furniture 0 – 1 DH Gas FC
Metrostars 7 – 1 Philharmonic
 | The Lancashire Sunday Trophy continues and next Sunday our sole remaining side, Poulton SFC will take on Preston side Ingol Rangers FC for a place in the semi-finals. Weather permitting, the match will take place at the ground of Poulton Town FC. Ingol Rangers FC currently occupy ninth position in the Premier Division of the Preston Sunday league. I'm sure we all wish Poulton SFC the best of luck in making the last four. |
 | Just to confirm the committee decision that ALL matches have been postponed for the second week in succession due to frost-bound pitches across the Fylde. On a positive note, temperatures look set to rise from Tuesday onwards and unlike most other places, our lack of snow has led to a mainly dry week so the pitches should be OK for next week. Dennis is feverishly re-working the fixtures for 12/12 and when they're posted on to the system we'll let you know via the Shoutbox. Enjoy your Sunday off and fingers crossed the Blackpool FC match versus Manchester United FC goes ahead at Bloomfield Road….DOH!! |
 | The 'Big Freeze' came early and after week's of good weather for Sunday football the weekend's sub zero temperatures had made the frozen Fylde Coast pitches unsafe to play on, especially in the rutted goalmouths. No games survived so a Sunday off for all. Next week's opening December fixtures are now on-line. If in doubt, please contact Dennis Peters on 391055. |
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 | The G Casino BFSFA Manager of the Month for November 2010 is Ben Wrigley, Manager of Stable Bar FC from Divison 4. Well done to ben and the team… |
Ben was presented with the Trophy and a voucher for a meal for two by Joanne Hindle, Corporate Events Manager at G Casino
| Here is the weekly BFSFA round up described by Frank Kennedy and courtesy of the BFSFA. You can “talk to Frank” with your contributions to this weekly article by e-mailing press@bfsfa.com with a brief paragraph on your match. |
The G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance Report 21 November 2010
In the Lancashire Cup games Poulton SFC was the only G Casino Blackpool & Fylde Sunday Alliance team to go through to the quarter finals after defeating Warrington side Hoop & Mallet Callands 11-1 with Adam Shorrocks scoring four and Darren Hall and Lee Catlow hat tricks. Devonshire Arms lost 1-0 to holders AFC Lostock Hall and Newton Arms went out 7-4 to New Meadow Street Labour Club.
Quilligans are through to the quarter finals of the Gledhill Cup after winning 9-2 against Fleetwood Kings with man of the match Anthony Pearson netting five times.
In the Premier division leaders Gardeners Arms beat Fylde Coast Gates 2-0 with goals from Allan Perkes and Phil Smith. FC Loco went second after winning 4-3 against FC Eden with Lee Sheard scoring twice.
Bloomfield Vets. got back to winning ways at the top of division one by defeating Shovels 2-0 with Benjamin McKay and Ashley Walsh the marksmen. Fleetwood Gym went third after winning the local derby against Highbury Vets. 2-1 with John Beavers and Michael Jenkinson on target and Craig Littlewood replying. West Coast Tackle beat Golden Eagle 5-3 with Ric Seear and Ben Seear both scoring doubles and Craig Frankland an hat trick for the losers. In the meeting of the bottom sides Highfield Social came out 3-1 winners over Uncle Toms Cabin with a pair from Fraser Cook.
Leaders of division two Real Burlington won 8-2 against Dockers with Jamie Nay netting four and Andy Harvie three. Nathan Cook`s two goals continued Wrea Green`s good run in the 5-0 win over Layton Institute. Blackpool Catholic Club led CTK until a last minute equaliser resulted in a 4-4 scoreline with Catholic`s goals coming from Mark Arrowmith (2) Shaun Meehan and Stephen Bonser.
Division three Boars Head were the last Alliance side to lose its 100% record when they were surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw by Mere Park. An Aaron Clarke penalty gave Mere Park an early lead before second half goals from Craig Harding and David Harding put Boars Head in front until a late strike from Jacob Peake helped Mere Park to a share of the spoils. Second placed Blackpool Lane Ends beat Ashiana 3-0 with two goals from Ben Fenton. Paul Wilson`s four goals clinched a 5-3 victory for Teamsport 90 over Lane Ends.
The leaders of division four No.1 Club lost 2-0 to Blackpool Catholic Colts with Andrew Duckworth and Shaun Frankle the marksmen. Stable Bar beat Xceptional Kitchens 7-1 with Brett Nixon`s treble leading their scorers. Mark Yates stuck five times in The Sun Inn`s 7-1 victory over Lane Ends Res. Stuart Wilson`s four goals topped Metrostars scorers in the 6-2 win against Fylde Coast Vets.
 | Firstly, we previously informed you that on the 12th September, Grand Designs FC inadvertently fielded an ineligible player in their Division 2 1-0 win against the Farmers Arms FC (Now renamed as CTK FC). The committee decided that Christ the King FC were to be awarded a 1-0 win. We omitted to say that Grand Designs FC were also deducted three points. The league table has been updated. Secondly, Premier Division side Northern Care FC have submitted their resignation from the league. The committee look to grudgingly accept it at this week's meeting. The table will be updated when it's been notified as being official. |
