August 2006/07
August Lottery Winners
The lottery winners for August are:
£50 F Norman
£25 TJ Hearn
£10 P Brewer
Congratulations to you all. Anyone wishing to
become a member of the lottery download an application form here,
ask at the club, or telephone
01253 770702.
Funeral of Reg Apperley
The family of Reg would just like to pass on their thanks
for the respects paid by all attending the game on Saturday.
Reg's funeral is to take place on Tuesday September 5th at Thornton Christ
Church on Meadows Avenue Thornton at 11.15 am followed by cremation at Carleton
at 12.00. family flowers only.
R.I.P.
Fantastic
signing - Stuart Barlow - Striker
Fleetwood
Town are delighted to announce the signing of former Everton forward, Stuart
Barlow.
The veteran front-man enjoyed a successful spell with the Goodison Park outfit
from 1990 to 1995, appearing in the famous blue shirt on 88 occasions and
scoring 13 goals.
After a loan
spell with Rotherham, Stuart joined Oldham Athletic for a fee of £350,000. In a
3 year stay with the Latics, Barlow scored 31 league goals in 93 outings.
Barlow
departed Boundary Park in March 1998 when the other Latics, Wigan Athletic,
paid £45,000 for his services in a bid to boost their promotion push which
ended with a Play Off Semi Final defeat to Manchester City.
Following
the most prolific spell of his career, 52 goals in 107 appearances, Stuart was
on the move again in July 2000 when he moved back to his native Merseyside to
join Tranmere Rovers.
After
scoring 27 goals in 115 games for the Prenton Park club, Barlow joined
Stockport County before the start of season 2003/2004.
During his
tenure at Edgeley Park, Barlow added a further 16 goals to his career tally.
As recently
as last season, Barlow was still plying his trade in the Nationwide League with
Bury, for whom he scored 5 goals in just 15 appearances.
In January,
and with his 38th birthday just 6 months away, Barlow finally ended his long
and distinguished league career when he joined Morecambe [5 goals in 16
matches] as he helped them reach the Conference Play offs.
Barlow is
yet another sensational signing for Fleetwood Town. His goal-scoring prowess is
seen as another piece in the jigsaw for the Highbury Avenue club who are
seeking their 3rd promotion in consecutive seasons.
Chairman
Andy Pilley hailed the signing of Barlow stating that “this is another clear
sign of Fleetwood’s ambitious intent and a real feather in our cap”. Pilley
continued: “Stuart is an experienced player who has enjoyed a successful career
at the top levels of the game and we see him as another important recruit to an
already strong squad.”
Everyone
connected with Fleetwood Town wishes to offer Stuart Barlow a warm welcome to
the club.
Blackpool v Accrington (Pontin's League)
Confirmation that the above game in the Pontin's League
to be played tomorrow (30 August 2006) at Highbury will kick off at 6:00pm
Town draw at Guisley
In a game of missed chances Fleetwood have to settle for
one point away at Guisley. Report to follow.
Fleetwood show true grit against Leek Town
Fleetwood go 2-0 up at half time and then show true character
second half with only ten men as they defeat Leek 2-1.
Reg Apperley
It is with deep regret that the club announces the death
of our vice-president Reg Apperley. Reg helped to resurect the club in 1997 and
worked tirelessly within the local community for the benefit of the club.
Reg had been ill for some time and was taken away in the early hours of this
morning (26 Aug 2006) He will be very sadly missed by all. R.I.P. Reg
Reserves continue in winning ways
Our Reserves again continue where they left off last
season by beating Lancaster City Reserves 2-1 in an enthralling game.
Superb performance see Fleetwood go top of
table.
After a terrific team performance Fleetwood take top spot
in the UniBond Premier division with a 4-0 win over Prescot Cables. Report to
follow.
Fleetwood start season with a 4-2 drubbing of
Ossett
A superb start to Fleetwood 's Premier championship hopes
sees them come away with all three points. Report.
Fleetwood secure win against Gresley
A superb performance against a very good Gresley side see
Fleetwood end their pre-season freindlies on a high by winning 4-0. Report.
Replica
shirts now in stock
The
club today received an initial batch of 104 new replica shirts, both home and
away shirts are in stock with another delivery expected early next week.
Shirts
will be available Thursday 10 August 7-30pm -9pm and on Saturday (Gresley
Rovers at home ) at the newly created club shop under the hospitality box
beetween the hours of 1-30pm -5pm.
We
expect orders to be able to be placed via internet and credit cards by mid next
week.
Away win against Padiham
Fleetwood come away with a comfortable 4-0 win against
NWCFL club Padiham with goals from Hardiker, Denney, Fitzgerald and the
inimitable Allen. Report.
Fleetwood 1 Morecambe 0
Allen provided the only goal of the game in a superb team
performance against a very determined Morecambe side. Report
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Contract for top boss
Fleetwood
Town have rewarded their long-serving manager, Tony Greenwood, with a one year
rolling contract.
Greenwood arrived at Highbury during season 2002-2003.
With the club languishing in mid table of the North West Counties Division 1,
Greenwood masterminded a revolution which saw Town earn 3rd place in his first
full season in charge, a placing which would have seen the club promoted had
they not failed their ground grading. This achievement was all the more
impressive considering the turmoil that had taken place behind the scenes when
owner Mick Hoyle departed mid-season to be replaced by current chairman, Andy
Pilley.
The following season, 2004-05, saw Town finally clinch
promotion to the UniBond League when they won the North West Counties Division
One title.
Consolidation is a swear word as far as Pilley and
Greenwood are concerned and, typically, Fleetwood’s inaugural season in the
UniBond League First Division ended with them earning a second successive
promotion as runners up after a dramatic 5-1 victory at home to Brigg Town on a
never to be forgotten day.
Greenwood is a living legend as far as the `Cod Army’ is
concerned and the news that he has further committed his future to the club is
a massive boost as Fleetwood Town continue preparations for life in the Unibond
League Premier Division.
Fleetwood
lose to Droylsden
Droylsden
go away 2-0 winners over Fleetwood after taking their opportunities in the
second half. Report.
Major
New Sponsor
Fleetwood
Town FC are delighted to announce another major sponsorship.
Mike
Sanderson, Electrical Retailers, on Lord Street, has agreed to become Town’s
very first rear of shirt sponsor.
General
Manager, Les Taylor, said: Mike approached me during our recent Sponsors
Evening and asked if this sponsorship was still available. It is wonderful to
see that local companies like Mike’s are backing us so well. It is a
substantial amount of money for which we are extremely grateful.
Exciting
times!
After weeks
of underground work the fruits of that labour is now starting to be seen today
1 August 2006. The ground truly starts to look more like a football ground with
the building of the new stand.
Fleetwood
lose at Chorley
On a very
poor unkempt pitch (to put it politely!) Fleetwood go down 3-2 to a very
determined Chorley side. Report.
Fleetwood
secure a win over Blackburn
A superb
performance gives Fleetwood a 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers with Allen and
Beech providing the goals. Report
Fleetwood
turn it on against Trafford
Fleetwood
win 6-1 against old adversary on a night that saw
Bell score four, one from Milligan and Catlow return to his scoring ways. Report.
Fleetwood
draw with Hyde
Fleetwood
show true grit and a goal from Haddow gives a well
deserved 1-1 draw with Hyde. Report