Training

Lads

Just got back into work following berievement leave – thank you for the well wishes which I have received via email.

There is no training today, and there is no game this weekend.

And by the way, I have my phone back!

Speak to you soon

Darren

NO Game this Saturday

Unfortunately despite contacting a lot of associations I have not been able to get a game sorted for tomorrow.

Sorry,

John

Fixture Update

I will know tomorrow morning if we have a game against Preston. Please look at the blog tomorrow evening and I will confirm the details.
If the game goes ahead Darren will then post the squad on the blog.

Regards,

John

Saturday 5th December

At the moment I am still waiting for a number of associations to get back to me about a fixture for this weekend. I will hopefully know by tomorrow evening one way or the other. Information will then be published.

Regards

John

Tameside Game

Lads

Apologies for the lateness of this post, but as you will know by now I lost my grandad earlier in the week, and this is the first opportunity I have had to get online and get on the blog, Ive been off work and have not accessed my work emails - so apologies if you have tried to contact me.

The game tomorrow v Tameside will be at home but it will be at Holy Family High School.

Again, I am limited to naming a squad of 18 players.

The following lads are expected to be at Holy Family for no later than 9.30am in full uniform to help set up the goals:

Callum Griffin-Mulrany, Josh Alderson, Andy Powell, Kyle Parle, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Gary Law, Jay Roberts, John Cheetham, Liam King, Luca Anelli, Adam Lee, Jamie Campbell, Ben Tollitt, Joe Gallagher, Chris Clarke, Jack Charnock, Jonathon Cahill.

If there are any problems, injuries etc please let John know asap and we can use the members of the squad who are unfortunate enough to not be selected this time.

The winners of tomorrows game will be away to Wolverhampton, who beat the Wirral on penalties. I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow and sorting out a trip to the Midlands in the coming weeks.

See you tomorrow lads.

Darren.

Training Cancelled & Tameside Game Details

Training on Tuesday is cancelled. Darren's grandad has died today (Monday).

Tameside game is scheduled for this Saturday, 28th November 2009. If the Tameside pitch is unplayable then the game will be moved to Sefton. (Squad to follow)

Regards,

John

TAMESIDE GAME OFF

Lads

Tameside have been in touch to tell us that all football in Tameside is off this weekend due to the forecasted weather.

The game HAS to be played by next Saturday either home or away. 

Tameside have said we can use Burnley’s training ground and play on 3g on Wednesday, but neither myself nor John can do Wednesday night.

So, if I could sort out a pitch under lights would everyone be able to play on Thursday of next week?

Let me know on darren.melling@leisure.sefton.gov.uk or text John ASAP, and sorry for messing you around again!

Darren

Saturday 21st November – ESFA National Trophy v Tameside (a)

The game on Saturday is the rearranged game away to Tameside.

The winner of the game will play away against the winner of Wolverhampton v Wirral, so lets put a performance like last seasons in, take our chances and we will enjoy another trip away in the next round.

As per the Blackburn game, I am limited to naming a squad of 18, so apologies to the lads who I have left out. 

The squad is as follows:

Calum Griffin-Mulraney, Josh Alderson, Andy Powell, Kyle Parle, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Gary Law, Patrick McGuigan, John Cheetham, Liam King, Adam Lee, Luca Anelli, Jamie Campbell, Ben Tollitt, Joe Gallagher, Chris Clarke, Jack Charnock, Jonathon Cahill.

My work phone is yet to be replaced, so if you need a lift please text John ASAP or email me tomorrow before 4pm on darren.melling@leisure.sefton.gov.uk and we can sort you out.

The game will be played at

Dukinfield Youth FC, Astley High School, Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5BL

Their website has a route planner:

http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/dukinfieldyouthfc/findus.pl

You will need to arrive there no later than 9.40am.

Lets get our minds focused on our strengths and go into the game with a really positive attitude – we know what to expect, if we are all at our best we will go through.

See you Saturday lads

Darren

UPDATE

For those of you who weren’t at training, this Saturday is the National Cup away to Tameside.

I am awaiting on a replacement work phone, so texting me is pointless.  The best way to contact me at the moment is via email on darren.melling@leisure.sefton.gov.uk

There is a limit on how many players we can take and use, so I will decide on a squad of players and put the list up here by Friday.

Any problems please email me on the address above.

Speak to you Saturday

Darren

GAME OFF!

Lads

Have just got in from work.  I called Litherland and spoke to the duty manager.  He has told me our pitch tomorrow is unplayable and the others are going that way too.  Therefore, tomorrows game has unfortunately had to be cancelled.

As I have lost my work phone I have also lost contact numbers!  Can you please spread the word!

See you Tuesday at training.

Darren.

Training

Lads

Again I know its late notice, but training will take place tonight at Litherland on the astro.

I will be there about 15 minutes late due to a session in work, so get yourselves warmed up ready to dive straight into something when I arrive.

Its Chester this weekend in the Merseyside Cup, and Tameside pencilled in for next week in the National, so we need to start training properly and not just having games.

Speak to you later.

Darren.

Change of Fixtures

Saturday 7th November - Tameside v Sefton (English Schools)

Saturday 14th November - Sefton v Chester (Merseyside Cup)

Training

Sorry about the lateness of this post lads, I have only just come home from work!

Training will take place tomorrow at Litherland on the astro beginning at 4pm.  I am coaching in Bootle until around 4pm so if you could warm yourselves up so that we can go straight into some structured stuff when I arrive that would be helpful.

Any problems or injuries please let me know by text.

See you tomorrow

Darren

Half Term

Lads

Just a follow up to the text I sent – over the school holidays we DONT train or play games unless you hear different from John or myself.

We will train on Tuesday ahead of our game v Chester at Litherland Sports Park, 4pm.  Any problems let me know please.

Im going to try and get us back on the astro turf in the coming weeks due to the evening getting darker earlier.

Any problems or questions, drop me a text.

Speak to you soon

Darren

Saturday 24th October

This Saturday we have a friendly arranged against St Helens at home kicking off at 10.30am.

Lads are required to arrive at Litherland at 9.30am in full school uniform, and if Dads could help with nets that would be much appreciated.

The squad:

Liam Matthews, Josh Alderson, Sean Smith, Alex Gomes, Chris Doyle, Kyle Parle, Andy Powell, John Cheetham, Patrick McGuigan, Ben Tollitt, Joe Gallagher, Jay Roberts, Jonathon Cahill, Joe O’Connell, Chris Clarke, Jack Charnock, Jack McCabe, Liam King, Jamie Campbell, Luca Anelli

If you have any problems with Saturday please text John, as from tomorrow I will be away until Friday night.

Also, we have been drawn away to Tameside in the next round of the National Cup.

See you Saturday

Darren

2009-2010 Fixtures

Fixtures


September

12th Trials
19th Preston (H)
26th West Lancs (H)

October

3rd Salford (A)
10th Knowsley (H)
17th Blackburn (A- ENT)
24th St. Helens (H)

November

7th Chester (H-MC)
14th 3rd Round ENT
21st Mid Cheshire (H-MC)
28th St.Helens (A-MC)

December

5th 4th Round ENT
12th TBA

Saturday 17th October – ESFA National Trophy -Blackburn (a)

Lads

Tomorrows game is in the second round of the National Cup and is away to Blackburn and Darwen and kicks off at 10.30am.

Unfortunately, the rules state I can only name 6 subs, so I have decided not to take everybody.  If you wish to travel down to watch feel free to do so, however, priority for lifts needs to be given to the lads who are named in the squad this time around.

The following lads need to be at Litherland Sports Park for 8.30am or at the ground for 9.40am:

Stephen Martin, Liam Matthews, Josh Alderson, Kyle Parle, Liam King, Sean Smith, Gary Law, John Cheetham, Adam Lee, Jack McCabe, Chris Clarke, Jack Charnock, Andy Powell, Patrick McGuigan, Jamie Campbell, Joe Gallagher, Jay Roberts, Luca Anelli, Patrick McGuigan.

The game will take place at QEGS Playing Field, on Lammack Road, Blackburn, BB1

Driving directions to Lammack Rd, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1, UK

36.9 mi – about 45 mins

Liverpool, Merseyside L21 7LA

Slight right at M58 (signs for M58) 11.4 mi
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the M6 ramp to Preston

Merge onto M6

At junction 31, take the A59 exit to Blackburn (N)/Clitheroe/Preston (C)

At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto A59/Preston New Rd heading to A677/Blackburn/Clitheroe

Continue to follow Preston New Rd

Go through 1 roundabout

Slight left at Yew Tree Dr

Turn right at Lammack Rd

Destination will be on the right

Map of Lammack Road, Blackburn

If anyone needs a lift text John or myself.

See you tomorrow.

Darren

Training Tuesday 13th October 2009

Lads

Everyone is required at training on Tuesday, especially the lads who are on trial, as I will be telling you whether or not you have been selected to represent the borough for the coming season.

See you at Litherland, Tues, 4pm.

Apologies for Saturday by the way, something out of our control caused the game to be cancelled.

Darren

Saturday 9th October – Knowsley (h)

Our last friendly before the National Cup game is against Knowsley at Litherland Sports Park.

The following lads are asked to report to Litherland no later than 9.30am:

Stephen Martin, Liam Matthews, Josh Alderson, Kyle Parle, Chris Doyle, Andy Powell, Sean Smith, John Cheetham, Adam Lee, Liam King, Jay Roberts, Gary Law, Ben Tollitt, Patrick McGuigan, Luca Anelli, Jamie Campbell, Joe Gallagher, Chris Clarke, Jack Charnock, Jonathon Cahill, Jack McCabe, Joe O’Connell.

Lads, I may not use every player.  So, if there are any problems with coming tomorrow can you text me at the earliest opportunity so that I can plan ahead.  If I dont hear from you Ill assume you are coming.

Can the usual suspects help out with nets please!!

Thanks – see you tomorrow.

Darren

TRAINING CANCELLED

Lads

Unfortunately Im not too well at the minute, and so training tomorrow will be cancelled.

Check the blog later on in the week for details of the friendly at the weekend v Knowsley.

Darren

Saturday 3rd October - Salford (a)

Lads

The game v Salford on Saturday kicks off at 10.30am.

The squad is as follows:

Stephen Morton, Andy Powell, Kyle Parle, Alex Wills, Alex Gomes, Sean Smith, Adam Wishart, Connor Fay, Josh Alderson, Liam King, Tom McIvor, Patrick McGuigan, Jay Roberts, Jack McCabe, Ben Tollit, Chris Clarke, Joe Gallagher, Jack Charnock, Gary Law

We will need help with lifts, so if parents could help out I would be grateful.  If you need a lift please text John to arrange.

We will need to be at Salford for 9.30ish.

Any problems let John or myself know.

Venue for Salford away

Liverpool, Merseyside L21 7LA

Head north on Boundary Rd toward Moss Ln
Make a U-turn at Moss Ln
Take the 2nd left onto A5036/Dunnings Bridge Rd
Slight right at M58 (signs for M58)
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A577 ramp to Up Holland/Manchester/Birmingham/Wigan/M6
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the M6 ramp to Manchester/Birmingham
Merge onto M6
At junction 21a, exit onto M62 toward Manchester
Continue on M602 (signs for Salford/M'cr City Centre/M602)
At junction 3, exit onto A5063 toward Salford/Trafford Park
Continue straight onto Albion Way
Slight left at A6/Broad St
Take the exit
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A576/Broughton Rd

Continue to follow A576

Go through 1 roundabout

Turn left at Lower Broughton Rd

Destination will be on the left

See you tomorrow

Darren

Training Tuesday 29th September 4.00pm

Lads

Training will take place on Tuesday beginning at 4pm at Litherland Sports Park on grass.

All lads are required to attend, this includes lads who are currently trialing.  If you go to school or know any of the lads who are trialing please tell them.

See you Tuesday.

Darren

Saturday 26th September – West Lancs (h)

Lads

Saturdays game is at home to West Lancs.  This again is a friendly game so lads on trial will be used.

You need to be at Litherland for 9.30am in full school uniform.

If dads can help with the nets I would be grateful.

Squad to play West Lancs: Stephen Martin, Liam Matthews, Alex Willis, Alex Gomes, Chris Doyle, Kyle Parle, Sean Smith, Josh Alderson, Liam King, John Cheetham, Adam Lee, Connor Foy, Chris Clarke, Gary Law, Jamie Campbell, Joe Gallagher, Patrick McGuigan, Luca Anelli, Ben Tollitt, Tom McIvor.

Jono – can you let me know if you are still injured please?

Jack Charnock – if your hamstring is still tight, rest, if not, see you Saturday.

Anyone else – if you have any problems please let me know asap.

Thanks lads

Darren

Training & Fixtures

Unfortunately I cant sort training out for this Tuesday.  I am hoping to sort out training at Litherland from next Tuesday.  It will be 4pm until 5pm.

Fixtures confirmed so far are:

26th September – West Lancs (h)

3rd October – Salford (a)

10th October – Knowsley (h)

17th October – Blackburn (a) National Cup

We hope to have the final squad for the upcoming season in place by the time we play Knowsley on the 10th October.

An update for Saturday will follow.

Darren

Saturday 19th SEPTEMBER 2009 – Preston (h)

Lads

We have a game against Preston at Litherland Sports Park this Saturday morning, kicking off at 10.30am.

You are required to meet at Litherland at 9.30am in full school uniform.

**This game is a trialist game.  We only require the lads who were here on Saturday for the trials.  Lads who did not turn up this does not mean you are not in the squad for the coming season**

Therefore, the squad will be:

Stephen Martin, Liam Matthews, John Cheetham, Kyle Parle, Liam King, Alex Willis, Tom McIvor, Conor Fay, Jack Charnock, Sean Smith, Jamie Campbell, Adam Lee, Ben Tollitt, Chris Clarke, Gary Law, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Doyle.

John is unable to make Saturday so if dads could help with nets etc that would be much appreciated.

Any problems, please let me know by text or email.

See you Saturday

Darren

Saturday 12 Oct – Details

The following lads have confirmed that they can play.  You will need to be at Litherland for around 9.20am in changing rooms 8 & 9.

Kyle Parle, Chris Doyle, John Cheetham, Sean Smith, Jamie Campbell, Chris Clarke, Gary Law, Liam King, Adam Lee, Ben Tollitt.

There will be a kit here for you.  See you tomorrow.

Darren.

Saturday 12 October 2009 – 10:00am

Lads

We will be holding trials for potential new squad members on Saturday morning at Litherland Sports Park.  Although you will not need to trial, I would like a team of lads to play with/against the trialists.

Can you please let me know ASAP either via email (darren.melling@leisure.sefton.gov.uk) or text whether you can make Saturday morning or not.  I will put the team on here by Friday.

Also, can you please send me all of yours or your parents email addresses and contact numbers.  I recently lost my phone and loads of my contact numbers so please put your name on any text!!  I only have 9 email addresses too.

Speak to you soon and see you Saturday

Darren

Tour Update

Please text Mr. Dempsey in the next few days to confirm that you will be at Holy Family R.C. School at 8.30am on Monday morning.

SOME USEFUL INFO

Please make sure you have -

1. a separate bag with what you need for the game at Barnsley as you will not be able to get at your main bag until we get to the hotel.
   
2. swimming shorts/towel - there is a pool at the hotel.


3. your school uniform and Sefton Tie for each of the games.


4. some money as the hotel only provides breakfast and evening meal.

Tour Games

Monday 24th August

Barnsley v Sefton
K.O. 6.30pm
Venue Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, Barnsley. S72 8LH

Tuesday 25th August

Nottingham v Sefton
K.O. 10:45
Venue Highfields, University Playing Fields NG9 2GJ

Directions to Highfields, University Playing Fields. (NG9 2GJ)
From M1 – Junction 25
Follow A52 to Nottingham.
At 1st roundabout carry straight on (Gregory’s Roses on right). At traffic light complex under footbridge carry straight on road, bearing right, (Bramcote Baths on left). Proceed over 2 sets of traffic lights. Carry straight on at next roundabout. At next roundabout at junction with ring road (Queens Medical Centre) turn right onto dual carriageway and leave left almost immediately. Turn right under flyover onto University Boulevard, signposted Long Eaton A6005. Pass through pedestrian & traffic lights (past Tennis Centre on Left) & continue almost to the end of the boulevard. Turn left into the entrance to Highfields, (University Sports Ground) immediately before pedestrian lights.

Wednesday 26th August

South Notts v Sefton
K.O. 11am
Venue West Bridgeford Football Club, Regatta Way, Homepier Point. (NG2 5AT)

Regatta Way is situated on the road to Holme Pierrepont & the National Watersports Centre. The site has replaced the Coronation Ground as the new spiritual home for West Bridgford Colts.
From Trent Bridge.
Go over Trent Bridge and stay in the left hand lane as you reach the first set of lights before the Trent Bridge Inn turn left into Radcliffe Road. Stay on this road and follow it as it bends to the right after the Forest ground. After around ½ mile you reach the outskirts of Bridgford. At the set of lights where there is a left turn signed to the National Watersports Centre, take this turn. You are now on Regatta Way. The entrance is around 100 yards on the right hand side.

From the Ring Road (North).
Take the ring road towards Birmingham and East Midlands Airport. After crossing the river Trent the road will fork take the left hand fork to West Bridgford, Melton & Leicester. Go straight over the first major roundabout with the Nottingham Knight on the left hand side. At the next roundabout with the Wheatcroft Garden Centre, take the second exit, go straight to the next roundabout and take the second exit to West Bridgford. At the first set of lights get into the right lane ready for the next set of lights which are filter right to Holme Pierrepont. The entrance is around 100 yards on the right hand side.

From the West of Nottingham (via A52)
Take the A52 signed to Nottingham. Go straight over the Roundabout just before the Bridge Inn At the first set of lights get into the right lane ready for the next set of lights which are filter right to Holme Pierrepont. The entrance is around 100 yards on the right hand side.

Thursday 27th August

Sheffield v Sefton
K.O. 11am
Venue Sheffield Transport Ground S8 7RH

Wayne Rooney Street Striker Trials

Lads – info

I have been sent the following through work, and thought it might interest you.  You should all come along to this, you never know!

“Once again, we're on the hunt for 24 of the UK's most talented street
footballers. And you could be one of them. Make it through the trials
and you'll be filmed going toe-to-toe in a series of skill-based
challenges designed to test your control, accuracy, agility, speed and
technique.

There'll be 3 shows in the series but only 5 contestants will make it to the final, where you'll compete in a winner-takes-all battle for the
title of Coke Zero Street Striker 2009.

And it's not just kudos that's up for grabs. The winner will bag a once
in a lifetime trip to South Africa to the FIFA World Cup(tm) Finals.
Wayne's scouts are on the lookout for the nation's best raw talent right now. If you think you've got what it takes, fill out the form below and let your feet do the talking in this year's trials.”

You will need to register at:
http://www.cokezone.co.uk/streetstriker

They will then contact you back with what time you need to turn up.  The date is Thursday 30th July, Pitz PowerLeague, Liverpool (off Scotland Road) and the times of the trials are:

9am - 11 am
11 am  - 1pm
1pm- 3pm

The best lads from the trials will be chosen to go over to Cammel Laird FC and will take part in a video shoot.

As well as registering on the above website you will need to email me darren.melling@leisure.sefton.gov.uk to confirm you place asap.

Thanks

Darren

Hotel Rooms

Lads

I am required to submit a list of names to the hotel in the near future.  The list has to state who will be rooming with who and I know when I went away with my teams I wanted to room with my mates… So:

I need you to email me with who you would like to room with on the tour.  I will try my best to get you rooming with who you want, but I cant promise anything.  If you don’t email me I will choose who you room with.

email me: darren.melling@leisure.sefton.gov.uk

Speak soon.

Darren

Tour to Derbyshire

Lads

Details of the tour have been confirmed today. They are exactly as on the letter given at presentation night.

I am yet to receive further monies for a few lads, can this be paid asap please?

Mr Holmes is now on holiday, so if you could drop it in to me at Litherland Sports Park that would be much appreciated.

Cheques should be payable to Sefton Schools FA.

If you have any more questions please contact me.

Thanks

Darren

Final Pictures

Presentation Evening

Hi Lads, hope you are all well

This years end of season presentation will take place at Marine FC, The Arriva Stadium, College Road, Crosby, on Tuesday 7th July.

The presentation will begin at 8pm. All squad members are required to be present at 7.30pm IN FULL UNIFORM.

More information to follow.

Darren

Update

It has now been confirmed that due to Mid Cheshire beating Ellesmere Port 5-3, we will be playing Liverpool on Tuesday at Prenton Park, Tranmere. The schedule is listed in the post below.

The squad will be as follows:

Stephen James, Jordan Parker, Josh Alderson, Andy Powell, Sean Smith, Kyle Parle, Chris Doyle, Liam King, Adam Lee, Patrick McGuigan, Luca Anelli, Ben Tollitt, Jay Roberts, Joe O'Connell, Gary Law, Jamie Campbell, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Clarke, Joe Gallagher (sorry mate!)

See you on Tuesday, 5pm prompt.

Darren

Merseyside Cup Final - Tuesday 12th May 2009 at Prenton Park

At the moment the game between Mid Cheshire and Ellesmere Port is scheduled for Saturday 9th May 2009. Mid Cheshire need to win 8-0 (so I am informed) to qualify for the final on Tuesday. If they don't we will play Liverpool on Tuesday.

Arrangements for Tuesday if we qualify for the final

ITINERARY FOR TUES 12 MAY 2009

5.00pm – U14 teams/match officials arrive (VIP Car Park) – parents/supporters park in Main Car Park (no passes needed/no charge).

(Liverpool in home changing room. Mid Cheshire/Sefton in away changing room). 

5.40pm – U14 teams warm up on pitch.

6.00pm – U14 NDS Cup Final – 35 mins each way (stay on pitch at half-time). Trophy shared if level after 70 mins. Presentations in front of Directors’ Box asap after final whistle. Liverpool presented with U14 Snowden League Shield.

* U14 teams to vacate changing rooms as quickly as possibly – suggest space is left in each room to allow U15’s to get changed – security (safe keeping of valuables) is paramount and is the ultimate responsibility of staff i/c teams.

* Light refreshments  available in one of the lounges asap after each final (7.30pm and 9.30pm) – for players/staff/officials only (admittance by tickets supplied by MCSFA on the day). Pay bar (if available) from 7.30pm onwards to end of evening for parents/staff. If players/staff wish to stay and watch the U15 Final, sit in paddock area seats in front of D Box.

* All parents/supporters to enter via one turnstile into the main stand - £3.00 adults, £1.00 concession (children U16 accompanied by an adult, and senior citizens).

* Team sheet/programme issued to all on entry (no charge).

7.45/8.00pm  - U15 Woodward Trophy Final (with pre-match warm-up). (Liverpool in home changing room. Sefton in away changing room). 35 mins each way – arrangements ditto to U14 Final. League winners to be presented with the Woodward League Shield. Refreshments for 50 (as for U14’s) at about 9.30pm.

Regards,

John

Merseyside Cup - Sefton v Knowsley - Tuesday 5th May

The final Merseyside Cup game v Knowsley will take place on Tuesday at Holy Family.

Kick off will be 5.15pm. You are required to arrive no later than 4.15pm to set up.

The squad is as follows:

Stephen James, Kyle Parle, Josh Alderson, Andy Powell, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Joe O'Connell, Ben Tollitt, Adam Lee, Liam King, Luca Anelli, Joe Gallagher, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Clarke, Jamie Campbell, Gary Law

Any problems please let John or myself know by text asap.

See you tomorrow.

Darren

Merseyside Cup game v Knowsley

Lads

Knowsley have asked to play this coming Tuesday, 5th May. How does everyone feel about this. Can you text me asap please so we can arrange.

Thanks

Darren

Revised Squad for Tameside on Saturday

Due to injuries and some other commitments, the squad is now as follows:

Stephen James, Kyle Parle, Josh Alderson, Andy Powell, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Joe O'Connell, Ben Tollitt, Adam Lee, Liam King, Patrick McGuigan, Luca Anelli, Joe Gallagher, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Clarke, Jamie Campbell, Gary Law.

See you Saturday morning.

Darren

Training Cancelled

There will be NO training tomorrow, Tuesday 28th April.

Please see below about Saturdays game.

Darren

Tameside v Sefton - NWC Semi Final - Saturday 2nd May

The semi final of the North West Cup takes place this Saturday kicking off at 10.30am.

The game is taking place at Dukinfield Youth FC, a link for a route planner and the venue is below:
http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/dukinfieldyouthfc/findus.pl

You will need to be at the ground for no later than 10am. If you need a lift please text John to arrange - you will need to be at Litherland no later than 9am.

*If anyone can give myself a lift I would be very greatful - please let me know!*

The squad is as follows:
Jordan Parker, Kyle Parle, Josh Alderson, Andy Powell, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Joe O'Connell, Ben Tollitt, Adam Lee, Liam King, Patrick McGuigan, Luca Anelli, Jay Roberts, Joe Gallagher, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Clarke, Jamie Campbell, Gary Law

If anyone has any problems/injuries please let either myself or John know asap.

See you Saturday

Darren.

Sefton v Leeds - Saturday 23rd April 2009

The squad for the game on Saturday is as follows:

Stephen James, Kyle Parle, Josh Alderson, Andy Powell, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Joe O'Connell, Ben Tollitt, Adam Lee, Liam King, Patrick McGuigan, Luca Anelli, Jay Roberts, Joe Gallagher, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Clarke, Jamie Campbell, Gary Law

Dont forget to be there for 9.30am and REMEMBER TO TELL JOHN IF YOU CAN COME ON THE TOUR!!

See you Saturday lads

Darren

Sefton v Leeds Saturday 25th April 2009

Sefton v Leeds Saturday - 25th April 2009 at Holy Family RC High School KO 10:30

Please be at Holy Family for 9.30am.
Help with putting up the nets would be much appreciated.
As Leeds are travelling a long way a buffet will be put on after the game in the staff room at Holy Family High school.

If you have not yet responded to my blog about the tour please do so ASAP. If you require more information please speak to me after the game on Saturday.

Regards,

John Dempsey

Update

Lads, hope you had a good holiday!

A few things:
There will be NO training on Tuesday 21st April as I am off from work that day and little Darren cannot help out then either.
There is a game as John said on the 25th April v Leeds at Holy Family and the Tameside game has been pencilled in for Saturday 9th May in Tameside.
I am having an operation on the 22nd April so unless I can sort some training out with little Darren there wont be any unfortunately.

Enjoy the rest of your break, and see you on the 25th!

Darren

TOUR 2009

In order to make the booking for the tour I require confirmation of the number of players that are intending to go.
Tour dates - Monday 24th - Thursday 27th August 2009
Tour Venue - Matlock Bath
Cost £120
Deposit of £40 payable at the Leeds Game on Saturday 25th April 2009 (Holy Family RC High School)
Possible Games
Barnsley - Mon
Nottingham - Tue
South Notts - Wed
Sheffield - Thur

Please text me to confirm your availability ASAP

Hope you are having a good holiday,

John Dempsey

Half Term

Lads

There is no training or games over the half term holiday.

Enjoy your time off school, and see you in 2 weeks.

Darren & John

Saturday 28th March - North West Cup - Oldham v Sefton

The game on Saturday is away against Oldham and will be played at the Lancaster Club, Broadway, Chadderton, Manchester, M35 0BH. Directions from Litherland Sports Park are as follows:

Turn left at A5036/Dunnings Bridge Rd
Slight right at A5036
Slight right at A59/Dunnings Bridge Rd
Slight left at M57 (signs for M57)
Take the exit onto M62
At junction 12, exit onto M60 toward Leeds/Bolton/M66/Ring Rd (N)/M61
At junction 18, take the M60 exit to M67/Ring Rd (E & S)/Oldham
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M60 ramp to Manchester/M67/Ring Rd (E & S)/Oldham
Merge onto M60
At junction 21, exit toward A663/Chadderton
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Broadgate heading to A663/Chadderton
Continue straight onto Broadway
Turn right at A663/Broadway
Turn right at A62/Oldham Rd
Destination will be on the right 463 ft

The squad will be:
Stephen James, Andy Powell, Kyle Parle, John Holmes, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Liam King, Josh Alderson, Jay Roberts, Adam Lee, Joe O'Connell, Joe Gallagher, Chris Clarke, Patrick McGuigan, Gary Law, Jamie Campbell, Ben Tollitt, Jonathon Cahill.

Unfortunately not everyone can be used.

Anyone needing a lift will need to contact MYSELF via text (John cannot make it this weekend) and will need to be at Litherland Sports Park for 8.45am. Players travelling direct to Oldham will need to arrive at Oldham no later than 10am.

See you Saturday.

Darren

Fixtures - March 2009

Saturday 21st March 2009 - No Game
Saturday 28th March 2009 - Oldham v Sefton (North West Cup - Area B)

Saturday 14th March - Liverpool v Sefton - Merseyside Cup

The game tomorrow v Liverpool is a Merseyside Cup game and is away at Walton Hall Soccer Centre, Walton Hall Avenue, Liverpool.

The squad is:
Jordan Parker, Andy Powell, Kyle Parle, John Holmes, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Liam King, Josh Alderson, Jay Roberts, Adam Lee, Joe O'Connell, Joe Gallagher, Chris Clarke, Patrick McGuigan, Gary Law, Jamie Campbell, Ben Tollitt, Jonathon Cahill.

You will need to be at Walton for 9.30am. Kick off is at 10.00 - 10.15am.

If you want to meet at Litherland please text John and let him know. You will need to be at Litherland for no later than 9.15am.

See you Saturday

Darren

Saturday 7th March Merseyside Cup: St Helens v Sefton

The game v St Helens in the Merseyside Cup is away this Saturday. It is to be played at Rainford High Technology College, Higher Lane, Rainford St Helens, Merseyside WA11 8NY.

The game is a Merseyside Cup game so, unlike last week, not everyone will be used. Their rules not ours!

Directions from Switch Island are below:

Join the M58

Leave the M58 at junction 3, then at roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A570
Signposted St Helens
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A570
Signposted St Helens, Liverpool, Manchester
B5203
Turn left onto Ormskirk Road - B5203
Signposted Rainford, Crank
Turn left onto Old Lane
Turn right onto Higher Lane
Arrive at WA11 8NY, Rainford



The squad for the game is:
Stephen James, Andy Powell, Kyle Parle, John Holmes, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Liam King, Josh Alderson, Jay Roberts, Adam Lee, Joe O'Connell, Joe Gallagher, Chris Clarke, Jordan Holmes, Patrick McGuigan, Gary Law, Jamie Campbell, Ben Tollitt, Jonathon Cahill.

You need to be at Rainford for 9.45am no later. If you wish to meet at Litherland or need a lift please contact John by text. You will need to meet at Litherland approximately 9.20am.

See you Saturday.

Darren

Salford v Sefton - Saturday 28th February Kick Off 10am

The game is away at Salford, same venue as the last time we played them, click here for the directions:
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This game is a friendly, the squad is as follows:

Jordan Parker, Andy Powell, Kyle Parle, John Holmes, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Liam King, Josh Alderson, Jay Roberts, Adam Lee, Joe O'Connell, Luca Anelli, Joe Gallagher, Chris Clarke, Jordan Holmes, Patrick McGuigan, Gary Law, Jamie Campbell, Ben Tollitt, Jonathon Cahill.

You need to be at Salford for 9.30am. If you wish to meet at Litherland and follow John up please text him and let him know. You will need to be at Litherland for no later than 8.45am.

Also, any blues going to the game who need a lift - I will be going straight to the match from Salford so I am more than happy to fit 3 in! Again, let me know.

Any problems, as always, get in touch with John or myself.

See you Saturday

Darren

GAME CANCELLED

Sorry about the confusion. St Helens have been in touch to say that the game tomorrow is now CANCELLED. They can not find a venue and nor can we at such short notice.

Due to the half term there is no training Tuesday. There will be training the first week back after half term at Litherland ON THE GRASS!

Sorry again and have a good break.

Darren

St Helens v Sefton (Merseyside Cup)

The game v St Helens will be played away at Sutton High School, Elton Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU.

Directions from the M62 are as follows:

Leave the M62 at J7 and at the roundabout take the second exit for the St Helens Linkway A570
At the roundabout take the first exit onto St Helens Linkway A570
At the roundabout take the third exit onto Elton Head Road B5204
School is on the left half way down Elton Head Road



The squad for the game is:
Jordan Parker, Andy Powell, Josh Alderson, John Holmes, Chris Doyle, Kyle Parle, Sean Smith, Joe O'Connell, Gary Law, Liam King, Jay Roberts, Patrick McGuigan, Adam Lee, Chris Clarke, Jamie Campbell, Joe Gallagher, Jonathon Cahill, Jordan Holmes.

You should meet at the school for about 9.45am. If you wish to meet John at Litherland Sports Park at 9.15am please text him to let him know. Otherwise see you there Saturday.

Darren.

Squad v Bolton

The squad for the game v Bolton at Chesterfield High on Saturday is as follows:

Jordan Parker, Stephen James, Andy Powell, Kyle Parle, John Holmes, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Liam King, Josh Alderson, Jay Roberts, Adam Lee, Joe O'Connell, Luca Anelli, Joe Gallagher, Chris Clarke, Jordan Holmes, Patrick McGuigan, Gary Law, Jamie Campbell, Ben Tollitt, Jonathon Cahill.

See you 9.40 Saturday morning.

Darren

Saturday 7th February 2009 Sefton v Bolton

Game on Saturday v Bolton will be at Chesterfield High School - Meet at 09:40
Darren will put the squad on later.

John

Training Tuesday 3rd Feb 09

Today at Litherland due to the snow all football has been cancelled on the astro.
The centre staff inform me that depending on the weather tonight and tomorrow all football will be cancelled.
Therefore, training is cancelled. News of the game v Bolton will be on this website nearer the end of the week.
Well done on Saturday. A massive win and something to build upon.

Darren

IMPORTANT! VENUE CHANGE

Due to a waterlogged pitch, we are now playing away on Saturday versus Knowsley.

The game will take place at King George V Playing Fields (KGV) on Longview Lane, Huyton, L36.

If you wish to meet at Litherland for 9.15 - 9.20 John will be available for you to follow. If you wish to travel straight there the directions are below. Please arrive at 9.50am. The game is a 10.30am start.



Get onto the M57. At junction 2, take the A57 exit. At the roundabout, exit onto A57/Liverpool Rd heading to Liverpool/M57/Bootle/B5194/Kirkby/Southport/Knowsley Hall/M58
Go through 1 roundabout
Turn left at lights onto Longview Lane.

See you there.

Darren

Saturday 31 Jan 09 - Sefton v Knowsley (North West Cup)

The game on Saturday morning is a North West Cup game at home at Litherland against Knowsley. Well done for Saturday, lets build on that score this weekend.

The squad below are required at Litherland Sports Park for 9.45am.

Jordan Parker, Andy Powell, Josh Alderson, Kyle Parle, John Holmes, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Liam King, Patrick McGuigan, Joe O'Connell, Jordan Holmes, Joe Gallagher, Gary Law, Jay Roberts, Ben Tollitt, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Clarke, Jamie Campbell, Adam Lee.

This game is a competitive North West Cup fixture so as before in line with the regulations not everyone will be used.

A massive thanks to the dads who helped with nets last weekend. A hand this weekend would again be much appreciated.

See you Saturday.

Pre-Season Tour 2009

Well done today - an excellent result against Wirral.

The pre-season tour for 2009 will take place on the week commencing 24th August 2009(probably Monday to Thursday).
Please make sure you are available for these dates as it is an important preparation for the 2009/10 season.
More details to follow.

Sefton v Wirral (Merseyside Cup)

Apologies for the lateness of this post, but at the moment I am unwell following attending a certain ground on Monday night...... Hahaha only messing.

The game v Wirral will take place at Litherland Sports Park.  The following squad members are required to be at Litherland for 9.45am.  If dads could help with the nets that would be a huge help.

Squad is:

Stephen James, Andy Powell, Josh Alderson, Kyle Parle, John Holmes, Chris Doyle, Sean Smith, Liam King, Patrick McGuigan, Joe O'Connell, Jordan Holmes, Joe Gallagher, Gary Law, Jay Roberts, Ben Tollitt, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Clarke, Jamie Campbell, Adam Lee.

This game is a competitive Merseyside Cup fixture so as before in line with the regulations not everyone will be used.

See you tomorrow boys.

Darren & John

TRAINING CANCELLED

Hi lads, once again well done for Saturdays performance.

Just a reminder that Training on Tuesday 20th January at Litherland is CANCELLED.

There will be a post later in the week regarding this Saturday with the venue and squad to be confirmed.

Darren.

Directions & Squad v Blackburn

The game is at Pleasington playing fields which is by the crematorium.

Go on the M58 and M6 to the junction with the M65. Take the M65 to Junction 3 and then follow the A674 towards Blackburn. You will eventually come to some lights. Turn right, staying on the A674 towards Blackburn. Go straight on at the next roundabout and then you will come to a mini roundabout by Cherry Tree railway station. Go straight on but then about 200 yards further on turn left, signposted crematorium/Pleasington playing fields. (If you get to Witton Country Park you have gone to far). Go down the hill to the changing rooms.

The squad is as follows
Jordan Parker, Andy Powell, Chris Doyle, Kyle Parle, John Holmes, Sean Smith, Josh Alderson, Liam King, Patrick McGuigan, Joe O'Connell, Jordan Holmes, Joe Gallagher, Gary Law, Jay Roberts, Ben Tollitt, Jonathon Cahill, Chris Clarke, Jamie Campbell, Adam Lee, Luca Anell.

Arrangements

Litherland Sports Park 8.40am
Blackburn 9.45am