December 2006/07
Press
Release:
John
Hardiker has been released by
The
former
Hardiker has
already been replaced by recent signing Ricky Mercer but his departure will now
allow manager Tony Greenwood to consider further new signings. Expect more news
very soon.
19:30 2/1/2006
The
Radcliffe Borough match report is available HERE.
More
on Theme Tunes:
Well, we're sat here at the dawn of a New Year, but still
with the Old Year's weather, contemplating the choice of music for match day
when the thought occurs 'Who will play it'?
Les Taylor is doing a fine job as the 'Public Announcer' at
the moment, but he has lots of other duties to perform on match days so:-
Public
Announcer Required:
Fleetwood Town FC are looking for a volunteer to take over
Public Announcements on Match Days. Duties would obviously include pre and post
match music, together with goal announcements, team changes, sponsors, next
game, and so on. If you are interested, or would like more information, please
email the Club by clicking HERE.
08:30
2/1/07
So
It's Kendal by Coach Then?
It
is true that the Supporters Coach to Radcliffe was not well supported!
However, if there is sufficient demand, the Club will always be happy to make
the necessary arrangements for you.
Another
good thing to come out of the Radcliffe game, apart from 3 points, was the way
you used email to reserve your coach seats. With no games, and hence no Club
Shop open for bookings, this offers an almost foolproof way of assessing the
financial viability of a coach booking.
We
would normally have to book a coach for a Saturday game on Wednesday, so please
email your Kendal reservations before noon on January 3rd. Book
Here.
If you know of coach regulars who do
not have email access, please let us know.
14:00
30/12/2006
You
Will Not Like This.....
But
today's game against Witton has just been called off.
Heavy
overnight rain has left the pitch with some patches of standing water and other
areas of soft mud.
09:20
30/12/06
The Radcliffe game on Boxing Day was a good morale booster,
not only for us fans, but for the whole squad as they finally got the goals and
the points that their recent endeavours warranted. With several of the top
teams only managing a draw, and with Witton Albion losing at home to
Phil
Denney is unavailable for tomorrow's game but, otherwise, Tony Greenwood has a
full squad available for selection and, with Richie Allen approaching match
fitness, we would hope to see him at some point in the game.
13:00 29/12/2006
Remember
It's 'Kids for a Quid' on Saturday:
Any child under the age of 16, who is accompanied by an adult, can gain
admission to
11:30
28/12/06
Reserves
Fixtures for January:
Three
new fixtures are now arranged for January, starting at Highbury on the 5th
against Workington Reserves Kick off is at 8:00pm.
11:00
28/12/06
Radcliffe
Borough 0
A
solid team performance, with Nathan Pond leading by example, earned Fleetwood
all three points today with goals by Jamie Milligan (penalty) and Mickey
Saunders. A good day out! Report to follow.
18:00 26/12/06
So
Here It Is!
Merry
Christmas!
From
all the players and staff at FTFC, may I wish you a very Merry Christmas. Life
is never dull around Highbury these days and I really am pleased that the Cod
Army is in there with us. I hope that you are enjoying the ride! We start again
on Boxing Day at Radcliffe. See you there.
Andy
Pilley
08:30 24/12/06
Supporters'
Coach to Radcliffe on Boxing Day
Thanks
to some hard undercover work by the forum stalwarts, we are happy to announce
that the Radcliffe Coach is ON!
The
bookings grew to 20 overnight which, although still short of our mid-twenties
decision target for the 48 seat coach, is enough to get us on the road. We are
also aware of the dearth of public transport on Boxing Day and your affinity
for alcohol! Now that the coach is definite, perhaps you can all lever in a few
of the waverers and get the bus filled up!
So,
it's meet at the ground at noon, when we will be boarding on a first come first
on basis and paying on the coach. Remember that it's the season of goodwill!
Finally,
thanks to those of you who emailed their bookings; without you there would be
no coach!
Party
On!
20:30 21/12/06
Burscough Reserves 3
Goals: Pond 2, Haddow, Milligan and Saunders.
Town took the entire first team squad for a much needed workout at Burscough
for this Lancashire League Cup game. Against a young and spirited side, Town
dominated the early exchanges and it was no surprise when Nathan Pond scored
with a crisp shot from the edge of the box after nine minutes. However,
Burscough responded almost straight away and equalised following a flowing move
down their right wing.
Fleetwood realised they had a game on their hands and
stepped up the pace accordingly. Goals from Jamie Milligan, Paul Haddow, Mickey
Saunders and another from Pond gave the visitors a five one lead. Naturally the
pace dropped in the second period but, to give the home side credit, they were
the better of the two sides.
A blatantly offside goal and a comical third added
some respectability to the score line for them. On seventy minutes the long
awaited return of Richard Allen came about when he replaced Ged Smith on the
left wing. Almost immediately he created a goal chance for Andy Bell and
he remained a constant threat for the remainder of the game.
Team-Banks, Robinson, Fitzgerald, Mercer, Gray, Pond,
Milligan, Saunders, Haddow,
Steve
Edwards
23:30 20/12/06
Tired
and Irritable?
The
kids are off school, the Mother-in-Law is with you for the best part of two
weeks, and there's no FTFC at Highbury until December 30th.
Swallow
your pride Cods, there is only one cure. Get down to Highbury tomorrow
(Wednesday) evening for Blackpool Reserves v Preston North End Reserves. PNE
have an excellent crop of youngsters this term so, for only £3 (juniors £1.50)
and a couple of quid for a pint, we can banish your blues.
Kick
Off is 7:00 pm and all gate receipts go to Fleetwood.
17:00 19/12/06
Far
Flung Cods...Again
FTFC
are compiling a list of long range supporters, the Far Flung Cods.
We
are doing this, firstly because it would be fascinating for all we local Cods to
know just how far flung you are but, secondly, so that we can explore ways of
making your support a bit more engaging.
Initially,
we thought that Far Flung Cods would be found in distant places but, in truth,
it applies to anyone who is unable to get to games on a regular basis.
This
request was posted on the forum a week or so ago, so we already have a small
shoal, stretching 4527 miles as it happens, but we know there are more of you
out there! Please send an email to ian@fleetwoodtownfc.com
and let's see what transpires......
22:00 18/12/06
United
Co-operatives Challenge Trophy Round 3
Here
is the full draw for the next round of the UCCT:
Marine v Rossendale
FTFC or Barrow v Kendal
Holker OB or Morecambe v Bacup or Lancaster
The
ties are to be played week commencing January 8th 2007 - and who are we playing
on January 6th................
Name
that Tune:
Regular
forum dwellers will have enjoyed the thread, a few days ago, when the topic of
a theme tune, to be played as the teams run on to the pitch, was aired.
The
new Public Address system means that we can now welcome the teams in this way -
but what is the music to be?
Email
your suggestions to info@fleetwoodtownfc.com
with 'Theme Tune' as the subject. Check back here in a few days for the
shortlist of the most popular suggestions
[17/12/06]
Game
Off
Sorry
Cods. The Matlock pitch failed its 09:00 inspection and the game is postponed.
December/April
Seasons Tickets
These
half-season tickets are also available for children at £32.00.
They
will be in the On-Line Shop shortly or you can order now, via email, at info@fleetwoodtownfc.com
And
Now - The Good News
Here
are the winners of the FTFC 'Score' December Lottery:
Susan Vaquer
--- £50
Mike McDermott ---
£25
Majorie Bellwood --- £10
Barrow
Game Off!!
Tomorrow's
FA Trophy tie against
Reserve
Game Off
09:00
am Friday - Tonight's Lancashire League Cup game between FTFC Reserves
and Skelmersdale United Reserves has just been postponed because of the
waterlogged pitch.
Shaun Gray Signs for
Fleetwood Town FC are delighted to announce the signing
of Morecambe centre half Shaun Gray on a permanent basis.
Gray has been on loan with Town for the past month
following a similarly successful spell at Highbury Stadium last season when his
11 appearances coincided with the vital run in which saw Fleetwood clinch a
second successive promotion.
Gray has now accumulated 18 league and cup appearances
for Town scoring 4 goals.
With Martin Moran, Phil Robinson and another recent
signing, Ricky Mercer, also competing for the central defensive berths, Gray’s
arrival means that Town now have 4 top quality centre halves available to
manager Tony Greenwood.
Chairman Andy Pilley commented 'we are delighted to
secure Shaun’s services permanently and one of the great advantages of the loan
system is that we already know we are signing genuine quality with Shaun. He
has performed superbly in his two spells with us and has the potential to
improve even further. Shaun knows how ambitious we are and I’m sure that this
move will be a great success for both parties.'
Matlock
Weather Report
22:00
Thursday
Matlock has avoided most of the rain over the last two days
and, although some rain is forecast for Friday, everyone is optimistic that the
game will go ahead.
If an inspection is required, it will be at 09:00 on Saturday.
The Saturday forecast is good!
Online
Store Now Open In Time For Christmas
Our online shop is now open. Click Shop
here, or at the top of our
page to go to the store and buy our official merchandise.
All major credit and debit cards accepted.
Buy the ones you love, all of the latest kit from the team
they love this chrimbo!
Run Out of Ideas for a Late Xmas Present?
Then Fleetwood Town FC has the answer. Why not buy a
loved one our special offer December to April season ticket?
The season ticket costs just £60 and allows admission
for one person for all of the remaining 11 home 1st Team league games, starting
with the Witton Albion fixture on Saturday the 30th of December. And as an
added plus, the season ticket also allows the holder to attend reserve team
home games free of charge.
Click Shop here, or at the top of our page to go to the store and buy
one now.
On 1st Team league games alone, this offer effectively
gives you 2 free matches. Please note that no photograph is necessary.
Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket should
contact Paul Cambridge on 07745516075 or info@fleetwoodtownfc.com
for more details.
No
Supporters Coach to Matlock
Sorry that it's taken a while to make the decision, but we
will not be running a Supporters' Coach to the Matlock Game on
Saturday.
The cancellation of the Barrow game didn't help
communications, but our indications were that the coach would not be well
supported. In addition, the Matlock pitch is in a similar condition to our own
and so, with those dual uncertainties, we have opted not to run the coach.
Regarding the Matlock game, we are endeavouring to get you
a 'best guess' on the state of the pitch on Friday with an indication of the
timing of any inspections on Saturday. The intention is then to post the
inspection results, if an inspection is necessary, on Saturday morning
before you need to travel. Do remember that the game is 'on' unless your hear
different!
The club does remain committed to Supporter's Coaches, however,
and it is our intention to lay on a coach to Radcliffe on Boxing Day - if there
is demand. If you wish to go, then email info@fleetwoodtownfc.com giving your
full name - now!
New
Date for Barrow
As expected, the postponed UCCT tie will now be played at
Barrow on Tuesday December 19th. Under competition rules, the home advantage is
forfeited after two postponements.
Kids for a Quid on December 30th
Any child under the age of 16, WHO IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT, can gain
admission to
You don't need a ticket, just turn up at the
turnstiles with the adult who is accompanying you to the game and hand over a
quid.
Only one child per adult can take up this special offer.
Help FTFC celebrate the end of a great year by making this a real family day.
Ten
Man Reserves Earn Draw at Skelmersdale
Following
the sending off of Mark Davies, a goal from Anthony Warwick earned the Reserves
a battling 1-1 draw at Skelmersdale. Report on the forum.
Barrow
Game Off
Following
a pitch inspection at 10.00am this morning, tonight's game against Barrow has
been called off due to a waterlogged pitch. We await details of the re-arranged
fixture.
Boardroom Changes
Fleetwood Town FC are delighted to announce that
long-serving director Phil Brown has been appointed as vice-chairman.
Chairman Andy Pilley commented: 'Phil plays a vital
role at this club and has done for many years. He is a great source of support
to me personally and I wanted both his position as my number 2 and the role
that he plays behind the scenes, to be recognised appropriately; hence my offer
of the vice-chairman position'.
In a further boardroom change, Paul Cambridge returns
to the board of directors in a non-executive capacity, with special
responsibilities for initiatives aimed at attracting new supporters.
Reserves
held to draw at Leigh
The
Reserves drew 1-1 in Saturday's Lancashire League fixture at Leigh RMI, with
Mark Butler scoring. See Stu Harris' report on the forum.
A
well deserved draw and, despite even more rain, a good team performance from
Fleetwood Town sign Ricky Mercer
Fleetwood Town FC are delighted to announce the
signing of Kendal Town centre half, Ricky Mercer.
Ricky, who is 23 years of age, was Kendal's club
captain and his capture is seen as another major coup for
Having begun his career as a scholar with Preston
North End, Mercer made his name with
Ricky Mercer is a strong and commanding player
and is seen as a replacement for recent departees, Joe McMahon who is now
with Vauxhall Motors and John Hardiker who is currently on loan at Forest Green
Rovers.
We expect Ricky to be in tomorrow's team against
[Picture Credit - Off the Hook/Kendal Town FC]
Job
Available
Fleetwood Town FC wishes to invite applications for the
following job:-
Match-day Security Officer.
Applications are invited from candidates with a
positive outlook, who can work as part of a team, and have the leadership
skills required to head up our home match-day security operation and manage our
team of stewards.
Previous experience is preferred but not
essential. Enthusiasm and a constructive approach most important.
The successful applicant will be working directly to
chairman, Andy Pilley.
Anyone interested in applying for this post and who wishes
to be considered for a brief and informal interview, or who require more
information about what the job involves, are asked to e-mail the club on info@fleetwoodtownfc.com