Bits And Pieces
Thu 15th December 2016 | General | By Ian Templeman
FC Oswestry Town - club director Nick Maguire has been nominated for the Oswestry Advertizer's Community and Business Awards, which are run in association with Oswestry Town Council.
Speaking to the newspaper Nick, who as first team manager led the club to four trophies last season, said: "It's good to be nominated and nice to see that other people are recognising what's happening here. We introduced a reserve team last year, and this year we have set up the under 21s, so the club is moving forward at pace".
Bootle - the Bucks are the latest club to organise a collection day for their local food bank. The club are asking supporters who attend the game against Squires Gate on Saturday to bring along a donation for South Sefton Food Bank, which is based locally in Bootle.
The food bank have said that any of the follwoing items would be welcomed as donations: Tinned Tomatoes, Tinned Potatoes, Instant Mash, Tinned Fruit, Biscuits and UHT Milk.
Runcorn Linnets - the club has produced an official 2017 calendar.
Designed by vice-chairman Mark Buckley, also the Linnets’ programme editor, with pictures by club photographer James Eastup, the calendar is a first-time production for the Hallmark Security League Premier Division outfit.
The calendar costs £10, and has been funded by “Trekkin’ with Tracy”, the fundraising scheme headed by fan Tracy Ryder, who earlier this season led Runcorn Linnets’ sponsored climb of Mount Snowdon.
It is hoped that sales of the calendar will increase the amount raised by this initiative to more than £2,000.
The calendars will be on sale at upcoming home games, and can also be purchased through the club website.
Ashton Athletic - the Yellows have been drawn against Chorley in the semi-final of the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy. The game has been scheduled for 21st February 2017, and will be played at the County Ground in Leyland, the Lancashire FA headquarters.
Padiham - Fans of the East Lancashire Club will have their chance to make observations and have a chat with the clubs management team following their game against Congleton on Saturday. The Club are holding a fans forum with Manager, Steve Wilkes in the clubhouse after the match, proceedings start at 6:15pm.
Carlisle City - City have been given a home tie against Netherhall in the quarter final of the Cumberland Senior Cup. The tie will take place sometime in February, with a date to be confirmed in due course.
Whitchurch Alport - the draw for the semi final of the Shropshire FA T J Vickers Premier Cup has given Alport an away game at Market Drayton Town. The tie will be played in the New Year on a date to be arranged in the near future.
West Didsbury & Chorlton - after their fine win at Glossop in the quarter final on Tuesday, West have been drawn away to FC United of Manchester in the semi-final of the Manchester Premier Cup. The tie will be played on Tuesday 7th February.
Bits And Pieces
Thu 15th December 2016 | General
By Ian Templeman
FC Oswestry Town - club director Nick Maguire has been nominated for the Oswestry Advertizer's Community and Business Awards, which are run in association with Oswestry Town Council.
Speaking to the newspaper Nick, who as first team manager led the club to four trophies last season, said: "It's good to be nominated and nice to see that other people are recognising what's happening here. We introduced a reserve team last year, and this year we have set up the under 21s, so the club is moving forward at pace".
Bootle - the Bucks are the latest club to organise a collection day for their local food bank. The club are asking supporters who attend the game against Squires Gate on Saturday to bring along a donation for South Sefton Food Bank, which is based locally in Bootle.
The food bank have said that any of the follwoing items would be welcomed as donations: Tinned Tomatoes, Tinned Potatoes, Instant Mash, Tinned Fruit, Biscuits and UHT Milk.
Runcorn Linnets - the club has produced an official 2017 calendar.
Designed by vice-chairman Mark Buckley, also the Linnets’ programme editor, with pictures by club photographer James Eastup, the calendar is a first-time production for the Hallmark Security League Premier Division outfit.
The calendar costs £10, and has been funded by “Trekkin’ with Tracy”, the fundraising scheme headed by fan Tracy Ryder, who earlier this season led Runcorn Linnets’ sponsored climb of Mount Snowdon.
It is hoped that sales of the calendar will increase the amount raised by this initiative to more than £2,000.
The calendars will be on sale at upcoming home games, and can also be purchased through the club website.
Ashton Athletic - the Yellows have been drawn against Chorley in the semi-final of the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy. The game has been scheduled for 21st February 2017, and will be played at the County Ground in Leyland, the Lancashire FA headquarters.
Padiham - Fans of the East Lancashire Club will have their chance to make observations and have a chat with the clubs management team following their game against Congleton on Saturday. The Club are holding a fans forum with Manager, Steve Wilkes in the clubhouse after the match, proceedings start at 6:15pm.
Carlisle City - City have been given a home tie against Netherhall in the quarter final of the Cumberland Senior Cup. The tie will take place sometime in February, with a date to be confirmed in due course.
Whitchurch Alport - the draw for the semi final of the Shropshire FA T J Vickers Premier Cup has given Alport an away game at Market Drayton Town. The tie will be played in the New Year on a date to be arranged in the near future.
West Didsbury & Chorlton - after their fine win at Glossop in the quarter final on Tuesday, West have been drawn away to FC United of Manchester in the semi-final of the Manchester Premier Cup. The tie will be played on Tuesday 7th February.
