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Latest NewsSaturday May 12, 2012It's all happening at Lostock St Gerards
Lostock St Gerards FC is holding a football weekend at their Wateringpool Lane ground on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June 2012. There will be two separate men’s 5-a-side competitions on Saturday and Sunday plus a Bouncy Castle, Barbeque and Licenced Bar, everything in fact for a good family weekend. For more information or to enter the football competitions, contact Chris Bridgett Lostock Hall FC is holding an EVENING WITH ERIC BRISTOW at the club on Thursday 14 June at 7.00 for a 7.30 start. Eamonn McNamara. Friday May 11, 2012 AFC Lostock Hall clinch premier runners up spot
AFC Lostock Hall secretary Barry Roberts (left) congratulates David Hayes. Greenlands may well have won the league title at a canter but the race for runners up spot went right down to wire. The final two games in the premier division were played last night (Thursday 10 May) and three of the teams, Acregate Lane LC, AFC Lostock Hall and New Farington House could have finished in second place. AFC Lostock were in the driving seat as they only needed a point and they got it by beating New Farington 5-0 at Tardy Gate with goals from Lewis Wilkinson (3), Chris Hornby & manager David Hayes who scored with a header after coming on as substitute. David has now hung up his boots after 16 years’ service to the Lostock Hall outfit. Acregate Lane LC wrapped up their season in style by beating Cadley 7-1 with goals from Nick Ormson, Anthony Rutlidge, Lee Worden and 4 from Rob Graham bringing his total to 16 for the season. Acregate's run in saw them winning eight and drawing two of their final ten games but the damage was done with some poor returns in mid-season and that inconsistency left them chasing the pack once again. Eamonn McNamara. Wednesday May 9, 2012 Guild Cup reaches the quarter-final stage
Leyland United FC (blue) v AFC Lostock Hall - Guild Cup 3rd Round 
Wilf Riley - The co-ordinator of the 2012 Guild Cup Competition The first 56 games of the 2012 Guild Cup Competition have been completed and there will now be a summer break before the quarter-final games are played in August. The surprise package in the competition has to be the holders Forrest Arms FC who have beaten two Preston & District League (P&DL) premier division sides. Their squad contains no less than nine of the players who played in the 1992 Guild Cup Final and all nine have featured in games either in the starting line up or coming on as substitute. Preston & District premier division champions Leyland United FC beat AFC Lostock Hall 2-1 in an excellent encounter at Moss Side and they will now face Adelphi FC (P&DL). Blessed Sacrament who finished 4th the P&DL premier division will meet our division 1 champions Plungington Celtic whilst Fulwood Amateurs FC (WLL) have a home tie against Penwortham Town. There is certainly no easy passage for the Forrest Arms lads, they face another P&DL side Walmer Bridge who ended the season as runners up in division 2. Guild Cup 2012 - Third Round Results :
The draw for the quarter-finals is as follows;
These games are provisionally scheduled to be played on Tuesday 21 August 2012. Round up and photos by Eamonn McNamara. Monday May 7, 2012 Barry Haughey says thank you
Former League Secretary Barry Haughey who stood down from the League Management Committee last September was presented with a complimentary ‘Day out at Ripon Races’ at the October meeting to mark his sterling service to the League. Barry has been connected with the LEP Sunday League since the 80s through Theatre Boys FC and he actually scored in his first ever game for the club v New Eccleston on 30 October 1988. He later became the official club linesman before turning to refereeing at the start of 1996-97 season. He was elected to serve on the League management committee in 2001 as Registration Secretary and he became League Secretary in 2004 with the added responsibility of being the League’s Insurance Co-ordinator and he fulfilled these duties until his retirement. Barry wrote to thank the League and member clubs for his day out last month and said, ” I write to say thank you to all the clubs for the Hospitality Day at Ripon races; I took my friend Sarah along with me. The box was lovely and the service excellent, we had a few winners which was lucky as the results did spring a few surprises. There was a bit of sadness in the last race when "Arry's Horse" had a heart attack in the home straight and we were both near to tears, she because she's soppy and me because I'd backed it”. Good to see that Barry hasn’t lost his sense of humour. Eamonn McNamara. Saturday May 5, 2012 Forrest Arms roll back the years to progress in the Guild Cup
Forrest Arms FC prior to their Guild Cup game against Baxters FC 
Michael Botes (Baxters), referee Mark Fitzpatrick and Graham Dewhurst (Forrest Arms) The all-conquering Forrest Arms team of the late 80s and 90s who won League Titles, Challenge Cups, LFA Sunday Trophies (4 times) and the 1992 Guild Cup Competition decided to reform some twenty years on and have won their way through to third round of the 2012 competition. OK, so there is the added inch here and there around some waists and some hair styles have changed over the last two decades, but the enthusiasm and thirst for success remains as strong as ever. The Longridge heroes kicked off their bid to retain the Guild Cup with a testing tie against Preston & District League premier division side Baxters FC and they raced to an early lead after just 5 minutes when Graham ‘Patch’ Dewhurst blasted in a 25 yard free kick. Baxters skipper Michael Botes equalised on 20 minutes before Owen Brunton restored the Forrest lead with from a 35 yard free kick. Additional Forrest goals came from Kieran Walmsley, Joe Melling and Ian Young whilst action man Anthony Connolly grabbed a second for Baxters to make the final score 5-2. The holders now face another Preston & District League premier division side Hoole United at Mardale Rd, Longridge in the third round next Tuesday 8th May, kick off 7.00pm. Forrest manager Joe Dewhurst was delighted with the result and said, “Nine of the 1992 cup winning team played and all of them are over 40. They were magnificent”. Joe also thanked Longridge Town FC for allowing them to play on their pitch and also the landlord of the Forrest pub for providing a curry for both teams and spectators after the game. The Forrest Arms team photo; Front row (left - right) Those highlighted played in the 1992 Guild Cup Final. Jack Dinsdale, who was the 1992 mascot, is now 6’ 2” and is probably ineligible for the role in this year’s competition. Report by Eamonn McNamara with photos by Ian Thompson. Thursday May 3, 2012 Super Penwortham United win the Challenge Cup
Penwortham United celebrate winning the Challenge Cup 
Penwortham United captain Troy Carsley receives the Challenge Cup from Julian Pendleton Penwortham United from division 3 wrote themselves into the League record books tonight when they beat cup kings AFC Lostock Hall 2-1 after extra time to lift the Syndicate Trust Challenge Cup. Even though they comprehensively beat premier division Ingol Rangers 5-2 in the semi-final, few people gave the Penwortham lads a chance against an AFC Lostock Hall side who have dominated in this league for the past decade winning the Challenge Cup four times, the League three times and twice being the Sunday champions of Lancashire. But United’s manager Liam Molyneux and his assistant Martin Airey have produced a side strong on skill and discipline and who can run all day long. Most of them have been together through the Mid Lancs Colts League, the Central Lancs Junior League, the LEP Sunday League youth section and this is there second season with the adults. And just for the record this was their 26th game of the season and they have won 24 and drawn the other two. A beautiful May evening, perfect conditions at the County Ground and a decent crowd of over 350 augured well an exciting final and the deadlock was nearly broken in the first 30 seconds when Penwortham’s Dan France found space in the area but his shot was brilliantly smothered by Kev Nutter in the Lostock goal.
It was all Penwortham in the early stages and they took the lead in the 8th minute when Rob Lawrenson’s corner found its way to Dan France who rifled home from 12 yards. Both sides were having plenty of possession and the impressive Louie Wilkinson almost bagged an equaliser when his 25 yards drive was tipped onto the bar by United’s keeper Dan Cryer. Half time came and went with the prolific Andrew Taylor looking dangerous for Penwortham and Louie Wilkinson going close for Lostock. Kev Nutter was on top form in the Lostock goal and he needed to be as he came flying out to the edge of his area to bravely clear from two oncoming forwards. Then Penwortham’s Andrew Stammers cut in from the left and hit a fierce drive which Nutter did well to parry but Andrew Taylor blasted the clearance wide. AFC Lostock levelled matters in the 74th minute from a corner when the pressure from the busy Wilkinson resulted in a Penwortham defender turning the ball into his own net. The goal gave Lostock some much needed impetus and John Sanderson had a chance to win it for them late on but he shot wide. Five minutes into extra time came the goal that decided the tie. A loose clearance from a Lostock defender found its way to substitute Ryan Salisbury who blasted it into the net. Penwortham finished the game stronger and they had further chances through Luke Berry and Rob Lawrenson but they didn’t need them. Referee Rob Walsh and his assistants Michael Crompton, David Shaw and Cliff Trickett contributed with excellent performances and it was particularly pleasing to see the AFC Lostock Hall players and management congratulating every one of their opponents. The Man-of-the-Match Liam Sealey of Penwortham United received his award from Ged Carberry, whilst Jenny Carberry of Bodylines presented the medals to the players and Julian Pendleton of Chorley Group presented the Syndicate Trust Challenge Cup to Troy Carsley, captain of Penwortham United FC. Report and photos by Eamonn McNamara.
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Ian Senior of Sensportkits attends all monthly meetings and he provides an excellent service to clubs.
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Rob can be contacted on 07775 505806 or at Avalon Sports Ltd, Suite 1, Astley Park Fitness Centre, 1-3 Park Road ,Chorley, PR7 1QS.
Club & PlayersPenwortham Town FC, a Charter Standard club, is looking to recruit players for the 2012/2013 season. Players are required for the U11’s, U12’s, U14’s and Youth age groups.
All coaches are FA trained level 1 and level 2 and all training and matches are based in the Penwortham area.
Contact Nigel Wadsworth on 07821 077353.
They also need new players for their under-10 teams, players will need to be in year 5 in September or currently year 4. For details about this team and training sessions contact Keith Jackson on 07800 645072.
Tarleton Corinthians FC needs players for their youth team (aged 16-18). All matches on Sundays KO at 11.00am. Squad training continues throughout the closed season and a series of pre-season trial matches will be planned.
Contact Mal Bailey on 01772 615930 or 07860 554369.
The following clubs have donated kits and equipment to our Uganda Appeal;
Wrea Green (4 Kits)
Warton Typhoons (5 kits)
AFC Longridge
Ashton Villa (2 kits)
London Victoria
Preston City
Lostock St Gerards (4 kits)
Tanterton (2 kits)
Lostock Hall
If you have a spare kit that you can donate to the Appeal, please contact Eamonn McNamara.
RefereesOur weekly fitness sessions with the excellent facilities on offer at the Arena and the support group atmosphere is something very positive which the Society offers.
Organiser Paul Marsden said, "I would particularly appeal to any members who perhaps do not currently attend Society meetings for whatever reason to give the fitness sessions a go as I assure you that you will find it a very good way of getting involved, it will benefit your refereeing.If you are interested in coming down either next week or in the future, please contact Paul Marsden via e-mail .
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.
Referees come in all shapes and sizes, young and old, male and female and if you love the beautiful game we can find a place for you. Ex-players are particularly welcome.If you are interested and would like more information, please give Jim Bryson a call on 01772 700997.
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