 | It has been found 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 have decided that Christ the King FC will now be awarded a 1-0 win. The league table has been updated. |
 | Next Sunday sees Round 2 of this season's Lancashire Sunday Trophy. The BFSFA began with eighteen representatives but now only seven of them remain. Four take on Preston sides and the other three opponents are from Blackburn. Six of our seven remaining teams are from the Prem and the other from Division 1. Six of them are away from home. Here are the fixtures. |
Lancashire Sunday Trophy (Round 2)
Sunday, 10th October
Nayler Group Sunday Trophy
Darwen Victoria F.C. | | v | | Poulton Youth F.C. |
Euxton Corinthians F.C. | | v | | London Victoria F.C. |
Midland Phoenix F.C. | | v | | Wrea Green F.C. |
Preston Town F.C. | | v | | AFC Ashwood |
Cronkeyshaw F.C. | | v | | New Meadow Street Labour Club F.C. |
Rochdalians AFC | | v | | Wilkies Tavern F.C. |
Lea F.C. | | v | | Copper Pot F.C. |
East Lancs United F.C. | | v | | Walton Athletic F.C. |
Farnworth Canary F.C. | | v | | AFC Brigg |
Lower Darwen F.C. | | v | | Fylde Coast Gate Company F.C. |
Fulwood Park Rangers F.C. | | v | | Ribbleton F.C. |
A.C. Muldoons | | v | | Fishwick Rangers F.C. |
Sacred Heart (Colne) F.C. | | v | | The Hoop & Mallet Callands F.C. |
Ossy Hotspurs F.C. | | v | | Tanterton F.C. |
Preston City F.C. | | v | | Bay Horse (Chorley) F.C. |
Plungington Celtic (Sunday) F.C. | | v | | AFC Additions (Fleetwood) |
Mill Hill (Blackburn) F.C. | | v | | Cadley F.C. |
Gregson Lane Wanderers F.C. | | v | | Lostock Hall F.C. |
New Gardeners F.C. | | v | | Devonshire Arms F.C. |
Westhoughton Town F.C. | | v | | North Star (Wigan) F.C. |
Penwortham Hill Rovers F.C. | | v | | Newton Arms F.C. |
Heaton United F.C. | | v | | Acregate Lane Labour Club F.C. |
Gardners Arms (Fleetwood) F.C. | | v | | Tarleton Corinthians F.C. |
New Farington House F.C. | | v | | Olympic Athletic F.C. |
Greenlands (Sunday) (Preston) F.C. | | v | | Smokies Farnworth F.C. |
The Pleasant Inn F.C. | | v | | Canaries F.C. |
Littleborough F.C. | | v | | Mark Twain Nomads F.C. |
Ingol Rangers F.C. | | v | | Leigh Bar Bliss F.C. |
Highfield (Rochdale) F.C. | | v | | Highfield Grange F.C. |
AFC Lostock Hall | | v | | Quilligans F.C. |
Gardeners Arms (Rochdale) F.C. | | v | | North Star (Rochdale) F.C. |
Aspull Juniors F.C. | | v | | Chillis F.C. |
 | Following this morning's third round matches here is the all important draw for the fourth round of this season's Gledhill Cup (The last sixteen). |
| This week it was off to Moor Park, Bispham to check in on three Gledhill Cup matches. However, on arrival, all of the three matches had fallen victim to the heavy early morning rain. A quick detour to Boundary Park, Blackpool was in order to look in on two of the few Gledhill Cup ties to survive. A real struggle with the camera today, almost having to admit defeat and resulting in only a handful of decent photo's. |
Moor Park, Bispham was washed out about 10:30. When I arrived, the writing was on the wall as a succession of cars were heading the other way. The nearest alternative ground was Boundary Park where the excellent drainage enabled two Gledhill Cup ties went ahead. In the first, Mere Park FC (Yellow) were hosting Real Burlington FC. The Burlies, as current Division 2 leaders, were favourites although the Mere Park FC (4th in Division 3) had been in good form of late. The Burlington scored early doors from a corner. Some said it was an own goal but Jamie Nay looked to be claiming it.
The Mere Park then put together a great spell and were unfortunate not to equalise after they created some good chances. They paid the price after some poor defending from a throw-in allowed Burlington to double their lead. Shortly before the break, the referee over-ruled the Mere Park FC liner to allow a third goal to stand. A rather unfair scoreline on Mere at the interval. In the second period, Mere managed to pull one back but in the end their higher league opponents deservedly reached the last sixteen thanks to a 5-1 victrory.
Club secretary Mark Sleet finally lost his brave battle against cancer earlier in the week. The Jollies FC, Old Vic FC and Highbury Vets FC secretary took a great pride in the job leaving the players to go out and just play football. The Mere Park FC and Real Burlington FC hold a minute's silence for Mark Sleet.
A rare puddles forms on the quality Boundary Park surface.
Burlington kick off
Mere Park keeper Neil Dugdale picks the ball out of the back of the net after Burlington score in the opening minutes from a corner.
Referee Mr Jefferson
Burlington urchin – plastic bags for shoes – call the Social Services.
The Crazy Sheikh – Mark Kingsley
Jamie Nay
The Mere Park linesman is not best pleased after his offside flag was over-ruled by the referee leading to the third goal.
Andy Willacy (front)
Webby on his backside
Still thirsty work – mild conditions
Lone Wag – pretty in pink
Real Burlington score a fourth to end all hopes of a Mere Park fight back.
Co-incidentally, the winners of the Mere Park v Burlington tie had been drawn against the winners of the Teamsport90 FC v Mythop Leisure FC match which was taking place on the adjacent pitch. At the beginning of the second half away side Mythop Leisure FC (6th in Division 1) were two goals up against Teamsport 90 FC (8th in Division 3) who were in the blue kit. It was a half of few clear cut chances with the weather showing little signs of improvement. In the end, Division 1 side Mythop progressed to the last sixteen following a 2-1 win where they'll play Real Burlington FC.
Mr Blant well protected from the deluge
Absoltely banging it down with 'fat rain'
Teamsport 90 FC keeper Anthony Jones.
Man down
Referee Mr Corkwell
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 | This morning it was to be the third round of this season's Gledhill Cup where a place in the top sixteen was at place but the weather had other ideas. Courtesy of the BFSFA committee, here are this morning's results from a rain affected programme. League tables updated and next week's fixtures are now on-line although they're subject to change. |
Division 4 side The Sun Inn FC knock out the Shovels of Division 1 7-3 in the Gledhill Cup. Fleetwood Kings FC of Division 2 put out Prem side Fylde Coast Gates FC. Highfield Social FC grab a rare point in Division 1 against AFC Additions as Collins Park re-opens for business. Number Four Rangers FC go top of Division 2 after beating the Squirrel FC 2-1. Blackpool Lane Ends FC head Division 3 on goal difference after beating the Hansom Cab 4-1 and in Division 4 the Number One Club FC win again to go eight points clear.
A late change of venue due to a wash out at Moor Park was necessary. Back to Boundary Park for the third week in succession. In the above picture, Gledhill Cup 3rd round opponents Mere Park FC and Real Burlkington FC hold a minute's silence for long serving club secretary Mark Slee (Old Vic FC, Jollies FC, Highbury Vets FC. For more pictures be sure to check out this week's 'Sportspy Reports'.
Gledhill Cup (Round 3)
Bloomfield Vets 5 – 3 Boars Head
Fleetwood Gym (Home walk-over) Lane Ends
Fleetwood Kings 6 – 5 Fylde Coast Gates
Gardeners Arms 3 – 1 Great Eccleston
Mere Park 1 – 5 Real Burlington
Shovels 3 – 7 The Sun Inn
Teamsport90 FC 1 – 2 Mythop Leisure
The County 3 – 3 Blackpool Catholic Club (Catholics won 5-3 AET)
Wrea Green 6 – 1 Blackpool Catholic Colts
Division 1
Highfield Social 3 – 3 AFC Additions
Division 2
No4 Rangers 2 – 1 Squirrel Northern Care Reserves 4 – 2 Dockers
Division 3
Blackpool Lane Ends 4 – 1 Hansom Cab Kingsfield 3 – 2 AFC Wilo Number Four Celtic 3 – 1 Blue Room St Annes 0 – 6 FC Rangers Division 4
CBFC Choices Furniture 2 – 1 DH Gas FC
No1 Club 7 – 2 Waterloo Pub
Truncheon 3 – 6 Lane Ends Reserves
XK FC 3 – 1 Waterloo Hotspurs
 | The BFSFA committee have asked us to remind clubs participating in this weekend's Gledhill Cup (3rd Round) that competing players must have been signed on before September 19th. |
 | 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. |
In the premier division FC Loco went second after a Matthew Parr treble helped them to a 4-3 victory over bottom side Pulcinella`s. Northern Care enjoyed their first win after beating FC Eden 7-3 with Nick Devereux getting a hat trick and Marco Cobb and new signing Pip Franke doubles.
In a close game in division 1 second placed AFC Additions struggled to defeat bottom side Highfield Social 2-1 with Scott Bradford on target twice. Spindles went third after a fine 6-2 success against Shovels with Jordan Beech and Scott Park netting twice and Peter Clarkson replying.
Real Burlington went top of division 2 after a 4-2 win over Farmers Arms with Jamie Nay scoring twice. Bloomfield Hotel moved to joint second after defeating Blackpool Catholic Club in an entertaining game with Tony Buxton heading the only goal of the match. No. 4 Rangers lost ground at the top after drawing 3-3 with bottom side C & G Electrical. Tower Lounge kept in touch after defeating Dockers 5-1 with doubles from Scott Mc Cabe and Mark Meehan.
Boars Head lead division 3 after beating Marshall Court 6-3 with Colin Hannigan and Craig Harding both netting twice. A Craig Worrall hat trick kept Blackpool Lane Ends joint second after the 4-1 defeat of Kingsfield. Hansom Cab thrashed bottom side Blue Room 10-0 with Christopher Glynn five goals topping their scorers. A Leon Fletcher hat trick earned Old England a 4-4 draw with Lane Ends.
Division 4 leaders No. 1 Club had a good 6-1 victory over Xceptional Kitchens with Danny Cowell scoring twice. Second placed Stable Bar won 6-4 against Clifton Arms with a Shaun Worden hat trick and two goals from Ben Wrigley whilst Matty Grime scored three in reply.
 | The Official BFSFA Manager of the Month for September 2010 is Mick Hughes of Divison Three's Boars Head FC – the only team with a 100% record since the start of the season. |
As Mick was double-booked on the night of the meeting last thursday, his brother Jason, secretary of Boars Head FC, collected the trophy for him. Well done to Mick, Jason and all theplayers of Boars Head FC.
 | For those interested, here is the full list of Lancashire Sunday Trophy results from yesterday. |
Results from Sunday, 26th September
Nayler Group Sunday Trophy 1st Round
AFC Sheps | 1 | – | 4 | North Star (Wigan) |
Chillis | 2 | – | 1 | W.C.T. Postal |
Cadley | 2 | – | 1 | Goose Green (Sunday) |
Penwortham Town | 0 | – | 5 | North Star (Rochdale) |
AFC Brigg | 7 | – | 0 | Haydock Thistle |
New Meadow Street Labour Club | 8 | – | 1 | Whitley |
Merehall | 2 | – | 3 | Highfield (Rochdale) |
Gregson Lane J.F.C. | 1 | – | 4 | Penwortham Hill Rovers |
Marsden Cross | 0 | – | 4 | Tarleton Corinthians |
Worden Rangers | 0 | – | 3 | Walton Athletic |
Crown (Darwen) | 2 | – | 3 | Littleborough |
Heaton United | 3 | – | 3 | Mere Park |
Heaton United won 7-6 on penalties | ||||
Station Hotel (Blackburn) | 1 | – | 4 | Devonshire Arms |
Eccleston & Heskin | 0 | – | 9 | Newton Arms |
Leyland Town | 0 | – | 4 | Acregate Lane Labour Club |
White Bull (Blackburn) | 1 | – | 3 | Aspull Juniors |
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Chorley Cygneture | 0 | – | 5 | New Farington House |
Timmy T's | 1 | – | 2 | New Gardeners |
Lea | 2 | – | 1 | F.C. Springfield |
A.C. Muldoons | 6 | – | 5 | AFC Ingol |
Gregson Lane Wanderers | 2 | – | 0 | Great Eccleston (Seniors) |
Lion Hotel (Blackburn) Sunday | 5 | – | 6 | Gardeners Arms (Rochdale) |
Tanterton | 4 | – | 1 | Ashton Villa (Wigan Sunday) |
Theatre Boys | 0 | – | 1 | Highfield Grange |
Gardners Arms (Fleetwood) | 5 | – | 2 | AFC Wilo |
Academy Sports | 1 | – | 10 | Quilligans |
Wrea Green | 2 | – | 1 | Staff of Life |
London Victoria | 2 | – | 2 | Christ The King |
London Victoria won 5-4 on penalties | ||||
Cardwell Arms | 2 | – | 6 | Bay Horse (Chorley) |
Preston City | 8 | – | 1 | Woodhouse Athletic |
 | It was back to Boundary Park, Blackpool this week. Thankfully, the weather conditions were much improved on last Sunday. In Division 3, the youngsters of FC Rangers were taking on the veterans of Number Four Celtic FC. FC Rangers needed a win to keep in touch with the top four whilst Celtic were looking to stay clear of the bottom three. |
This is the second season in Fylde Coast Sunday Football for FC Rangers. It's always good to see our junior sides making the progession into the adult leagues although in recent seasons, there has been a worrying trend for them to move into the Preston league where they have specific Junior Divisions. A trend that may have to be addressed.
Last season, FC Rangers went on to finish in a respectable seventh place in 3A after nine wins, four draws and nine defeats. Not unusually, they struggled to adapt in the early months of the season but improved greatly over the final few months to set up the mid table finish. Today's opponents, Number Four Celtic FC, finished one place above Rangers in sixth. In the two games between each other, Celtic had the upper hand with a 4-2 home win and a 3-3 draw away.
This season, Celtic have been struggling for players and this combined with a series of injuries to key players is reflected by their current league position of twelfth. They've managed just two wins and four defeats from their first six matches and after a first round bye they were knocked out of the Gledhill by Blackpool Catholic Club FC. Opponents FC Rangers have had a decent start to the season. They were in fifth this morning after picking up thirteen points from their first seven games. They were five points behind 4th placed Mere Park FC at start of play and needed a win to stay in touch with the big guns. In the Gledhill, they lost to Lane Ends FC after a first Round bye.
After last week's deluge of rain it was good to see blue skies and no wind on Grange Park this morning. Both sides were out and about early and at 11am prompt today's match official Michael Jefferson got proceedings underway with Celtic in the yellow defending the Garstang Road end on Pitch 1. The first thing to mention would be that Rangers had got older and Celtic a little younger. Rangers manager Geoff Barnsley was in goal and despite his age he's still one of the best about although his playing appearances these days are limited.
Long serving Number 4 Celtic FC manager Dave Smyth dishes out some late pre match coaching to his players.
'How do?'
Today's referee – Mr Jefferson
Free kick for Celtic – 'Are we having a wall?'
Unorthodox keeping but save them any way you can
The chisselled Roman features of Celtic striker Gino Farina who was sadly sidelined folowing a minor operation.
Genial Irishman Dave Smyth
Nuts and nose covered – give it your best shot.
Goalmouth scramble but the Celtic keeper came up with it.
The game was fairly even for the first thirty minutes but then Rangers unpicked the Celtic defence with some great passing football. The forwards exchanged quick passes before Nathan fairnie rounded the keeper and slotted it home left footed – great goal. 1-0
Half time score : FC Rangers 1 – 0 Number 4 Celtic FC
League secretary Peter Collins (Left) and fixtures secretary Dennis 'Grumpy' Peters both thankful of no postponements this weekend.
Celtic get the second half underway.
Just a few minutes into the half and FC Rangers all but killed the game with a quick second. A quality defence splitting pass played the lethal Fairnie in on goal and he gobbled up the opportunity. 2-0.
FC Ranger's keeper – Geoff Barnsley
A lovely day at Boundary Park, Blackpool for Sunday morning football.
86 minutes and FC Rangers wrap things up. The ball fell to Rob Nunnen and his low drive from outside the box found the back of the net. 3-0.
Brave keeping from Geoff Barnsley who took a knee in the upper shoulder for his trouble.
Miss of the day as the usually reliable Fairnie missed the chance of a hat trick as he somehow fired over the bar from three yards with an open goal in front of much to the delight of his team-mates behind the net.
Final score : FC Rangers 3 – 0 Number 4 Celtic FC
Another entertaining game of Sunday football played in perfect conditions on a quality surface. Both of these disciplined sides tried to play football from start to finish and this helped match official Michael Jefferson put in the best refereeing performance I've seen this season. FC Rangers did more than enough to win and the main difference between the sides was the clinical finishing of Rangers. Celtic did manage to put a number of decent spells of possession together in the second half but just couldn't get it past Barnsley. The third Ranger's goal came against the run of play and helped highlight Celtic's refusal to lie down. They'll climb back up the table when they're back to full strenghth. Rangers have to keep on winning if they're to break into the top three, they have the ability although they over complicate things on occassion but how much do they want it? We shall see.
I'll have a good view of the 'reverse bungee' at the Shovels this afternoon. There're people quing to pay good money to have their stomachs turned upside down. Must be bloody mad. Each to their own.
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