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Boots For Africa

The League is supporting the Boots for Africa campaign Boots for Africa in conjunction with Unibond League club Burscough FC who have two teams in our youth section.

The purpose of the scheme is to improve the life of youngsters who are less fortunate than our own. If you or anyone you know has a pair of old boots that they can donate, please let us have them. There is a distribution network throughout Africa which has already arranged to send boots to communities in South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana and Zambia.

Every pair of boots that are donated will be received in Africa by a young person who has never had a pair of football boots.

All we ask is that each pair of boots is clean and tied together and size of boots written on a label.

Please bring your boots to the League Meeting on Monday 22 March 2010 or contact Eamonn McNamara on 01772 864466 for further information.

BAC/EE Preston book final place after an epic semi-final.

BAC/EE keeper Andrew Beattie saved two spot kicks to earn his team a place in the Youth Trophy Final

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Youth premier division side BAC/EE Preston booked their place in the Syndicate Trust Youth Trophy Final after beating Brigg FC (youth div 1 blues) after extra time and penalties in a magnificent semi-final at Preston Sports Arena and they will now meet Poulton Town in the final at Bamber Bridge FC on Wednesday 28 April.

Brigg were the better team in the first half and they opened the scoring through Barry Pryce with a bullet shot in the 19th minute. BAC drew level in the 44th minute when Mututu Chilufya made the most of a goalmouth scramble but Brigg restored their lead virtually from the restart when the dangerous Pryce made the most of a defensive mix up to nip in and score.

BAC looked the sharper in the second half but it took until the 75th minute to draw level through Rob Lawrenson and they took the lead in the 12th minute of extra time through a Jack Hardman free kick only for Tom McDonnell to coolly level matters with six minutes of extra time remaining.

The penalty shoot out ended 4-3 in BAC’s favour with Scott Lawrenson, Jack Hardman, Tom Lawrenson and Kieran Baxendale scoring their spot kicks and Barry Pryce, Dan Davis and Tom McDonnell scoring for Brigg.

This game was a credit to both clubs and to the league. The quality of football and the sportsmanship displayed by both teams was of the highest order and the game was well handled by referee Dave Moore and his Assistants Tony Little and Jamie Little.

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AFC Brigg & Wilbraham Wanderers meet in Presidents Cup Final

The first of this season’s cup finals takes place on Wednesday 10th March when AFC Brigg (division 2) meet Wilbraham Wanderers (division 4) in the Presidents Cup Final at Bamber Bridge FC, kick off 7.00pm.

AFC Brigg have beaten London Rd FC, Fishwick Rangers FC, Ribbleton FC and Ashton Villa FC to reach the final and they have only suffered one reverse since the 11 October.

Division 4 outfit Wilbraham Wanderers are the surprise package having beaten South Ribble FC, Gregson Lane FC, Wrea Green FC and Hoole Athletic on their route to the final.

Mark Atherton is the Cup Final Referee with Assistant Referees Dave Hesketh & Sam Almond and Keith Martin is the 4th Official.

Parks are ON this Weekend

Both Preston & South Ribble Councils have left their parks on for this weekend Sunday 7th March, subject to inspection by the match referee.

However, the Councils and the League urge club officials, players and referees to act responsibly and not to play on any pitch which is unfit or dangerous.

Canaries bounce back to beat Greenlands

Canaries put Sunday’s defeat by Preston Town behind them in the best possible way by beating Greenlands 3-2 at the Sports Arena, a result which moves them into third spot in the premier division.

Faz Khan, Abid Uddin and Konstantin Televinov scored for Canaries, Stuart Booth scored twice for Greenlands.

The division 3 game also played under floodlights at the Sports Arena saw Tarleton Corinthians beat UCLAN Rangers 3-1 with goals from Dan Birkby, Chris Burns and Jordan Smethurst. UCLAN's score came from an own goal.

• 02 Mar - New Date for LFA Sunday Trophy Final
• 28 Feb - Poulton Town through to Youth Trophy Final
• 27 Feb - Hoghton Football Club
• 26 Feb - Preston Parks are ON but South Ribble Parks are OFF this Weekend
• 24 Feb - Cartman bags two as AC Muldoons Win
• 23 Feb - Ingol Rangers reach the Charter Mark
• 21 Feb - Another 36 games postponed due to the Weather
• 19 Feb - Parks are ON this Weekend

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New Farington House FC Sportsmans Dinner

New Farington House FC are holding a Sportsman Dinner on Friday 23rd April 2010 at Leyland & Farington Social Club, Derby Street, Leyland at 7pm for 7.30 dinner (dress code - lounge suits).

Guest Speaker is the brilliant Steve Kindon together with Liverpool comedian Tony Roscoe and compère for the evening is the very funny ‘ZED’.

Tickets are £35.00 each and are available from Graeme Conroy NFH Secretary on 07729 585314 or Nigel Williams NFH Co Manager on 07930 919215.

Shorts for Sale

Gregson Lane Wanderers have a set of blue shorts for sale. Worn just once, they are too small for their players and would suit a youth team.

They are looking for £45 for the 15 pairs of shorts.

Please contact club secretary Brian Johnston on 07720 894916.

Manager Wanted

Ashton Villa FC who play in division 2 are looking for a team manager.

Please contact club secretary Phil Laird on 07984 349876.

Club Badges or Logos

Does your club need a club badge or logo to give your kit a more professional look?

If so, contact Syndicate Trust Chairman Ged Carberry who will be pleased to advise you free of charge.

Ged can be contacted on 07770 357275.

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Referees

Next Society Meeting is on Tuesday 6 April

The April meeting of Preston Referees Society will take place on Tuesday the 6th April 2010 and Society Training Officer Mike Salisbury will speak on Teamwork.

This Meeting will start at 8.00pm to allow referees doing evening games to attend.

The 51 people who attended the March Monthly Meeting were treated to an excellent presentation by Steve Stewart from Liverpool.

Referees Wanted

Referees are needed to ensure that games in the local leagues have a qualified official.

Is this something that would interest you? - if so we can help you get started and we will support you through the Referees Society training programme.

If you are interested and would like more information, please give Jim Bryson a call on 01772 700997.

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