Pre-season 2007/08
Meanwhile, Out on the Pitch.....
July 31st 2007 21:30
Here is the Steve Edwards'
interesting squad for tomorrow evening's, Wednesday August 1st at 7:30pm,
meeting with Blackpool:
Mike Hale, Mark Smith, James Barrow, Ryan Croft, Martin Moran, Mike Tallentire,
Ben Buschini, Mark Davis, Kyle Webster, Alex Taylor, Ritchie Allen, Joel
Cowell, Adam Crossley, Liam Maloney, Dax Hoogerwerf, Jamie Wright and Anthony
Warwick and Jamie Milligan and Guy Heffernan.
Stadium Development Plan:
July 31st 2007 07:30
We are
delighted to announce our proposals to complete the redevelopment of Highbury
Stadium within the next 2-3 years. The end result will, we feel, not only be
the creation of a football stadium amongst the very best in non-league football
but also the regeneration of the area surrounding Highbury.
FTFC v Blackpool - The Sequel!
July 30th 2007 14:30
A second pre-season friendly
encounter has just been arranged against Blackpool FC. It will take place at Highbury
Stadium next Wednesday evening, August 1st, kicking off at 7:30pm.
The Blackpool squad will feature young professionals and triallists and they
will meet a Fleetwood XI drawn from the first and reserve team squads.
Admission is £3 and £1 for concessions.
New Fixture for FTFC Reserves:
July 29th 2007 12:00
With the Oldham Town fixture having
been hijacked by the First Team, the Reserves are now scheduled to meet
Thornton Cleveleys, away, on Friday August 3rd. Kick off 6:45pm.
Fleetwood Town 6 Oldham Town 3:
July 28th 2007 17:30
Odd game that; it felt like the other
end of the season. No matter, another step en route to match fitness and goals
for Phil Denney (2), a first for Steve Foster, Jamie Milligan (2) and Jez
Fitzgerald (left) with a free kick on the edge of the box.
*And thanks to our Cobb Reporter,
Rob, for deputising for Paul Cambridge at the friendlies.
Milnthorpe 1 FTFC Reserves 1:
July 28th 2007 13:00
When Kevin Murray took to the field
in this pre-season encounter he became the 24th player to be used by Steve
Edwards in the three games played so far.
Milnthorpe v FTFC Reserves:
July 27th 2007 13:30
Fleetwood Town Reserves have the
chance to 'climb back into the saddle' tonight as they visit Milnthorpe for a
pre-season friendly. Kick off is at 7:00pm.
Squad: Mark Smith. Jordan Ramsbottom, Christian Dust, Danny Eden,
Ben Buschini, Slavek Perz, Mark Davis, Jamie Wright, Joel Cowell, Kevin Murray,
Dax Hoogerwerf, Robert Edwards, Stuart Harris Jnr., Kyle Webster and Mike
Tallentire.
New Season, New Website, New Stand......
July 27th 2007 07:30
So, here we go with the new website,
and what better way to open things than with a mouth-watering pitchside view of
the future!
After four years of use, the old
website, although still serving us well, was starting to look a little long in
the tooth. It was also getting increasingly difficult to administer due to the
build-up of old files and broken links on the server and, in truth, it no
longer mirrored the full range of activities and interests, both current and
future, of our ambitious club.
So here we are! As well as being the Club News site, the
intention is to give the site a 'magazine' feel where you can stop and browse a
while. The site is still developing as the new season's content and commercial
information become available and, with pages like the FTFC History Project to
come, there is still lots to do.
Please have a look around and see what you can find! It is a
'work in progress' and your comments and constructive suggestions [and broken
link reports!] are always welcome here.
Our aim is to 'please most of the people most of the time' and, with your help
and directions, who knows how far we will go?
For
Spennymoor, Read Oldham:
July 26th 2007 17:00
Spennymoor Town were unable to
assemble a squad for next Saturday's friendly and have had to withdraw from the
fixture at the eleventh hour. After lots of frantic phone calls, Steve Edwards
was able to get Oldham Town FC to step into the breach, and we are extremely
grateful for the North West Counties Division Two side for helping out at such
short notice. Let's give them a warm welcome!
'Score Lottery' - July Winners!
Jul 26th 2007 16:30
And
the Winners are.......
£50
- Gordon Gibson
£25 - Andy Pilley
£10 - G Walsh & Sons
Winnings will be credited to your
bank account. The full list of Winners is here.
Not in it? You can't win it! Download an application form here. Oh, and sorry that they're a little
late - lots of dashing around is required pre-season as we get ready for the
big kick off!
FTFC Reserves 0 Morecambe Reserves 5:
July 26th 2007 07:30
'I doubt if a more one sided half will be seen at Highbury
all season'.
Read more.....
Fleetwood Town 3 Southport 0:
July 24th 2007 22:00
Another good outing for the squad
who are looking fitter and sharper every game. Southport kept Danny Hurst busy
early and late on in the game, but Fleetwood ran it in between, getting goals
from Jamie Milligan, Richie Allen [below] and Phil Denney.
Pre-Season Admission Prices:
July 23rd 2007 17:00
Admission prices for the remaining first team pre-season
friendlies will be £5 for adults, and £3 for concessions. There is no charge
for the Reserve team friendlies.
Fleetwood Town 1 Manchester United Reserves 1:
July 22nd 2007 07:30
Another big crowd of 2446 watched this entertaining
display of football in the rain. Jamie Milligan got the opening goal from a
free kick on the edge of the box; Guiseppe Rossi firing in a late equaliser.
Read more.....
Freckleton
1 FTFC Reserves 3:
July 21st 2007 07:30
The Reserves ran out deserved winners in their first
preseason friendly, an encounter with a good Freckleton side. Goals from Crossley,
Cowell and Watkinson.
Read more.....
August
Matchday Poster - Download
July 20th 2007 20:00
The Loyal
Regiment of Gentlemen Volunteers!
July 17th 2007 19:00
With the new season almost here, and Highbury Stadium
looking in pristine condition, it's time to say thank you to this happy band of
volunteers, and all the others who have worked so hard to get us ready for the
off. Thanks everyone and 'No Dennis, it's not a Caption Competition'.
Blackpool
FC - Pre Season Friendly:
July 14th 2007 19:00
This
season's opening friendly kicked off in glorious sunshine on an immaculate
looking pitch in front of a noisy crowd of 2318 fans.
Billy and Peter Ronson open
the new stand naming it after their father, Percy.
Following
the opening of The Percy Ronson Stand by his sons, Billy and Peter, honours
were about even in a goalless first half. The second half saw all of the big
squads getting a 'run in the sun' and, as Blackpool began to dominate the game,
they eventually turned their possession into goals, running out 3-0 winners.
Still,
a good work out for the first day 'back at the office' with Fleetwood debuts
for Alex Taylor, Steve Foster, Johnathan Smith, Liam Maloney and Slav Perz.
The players emerge on to the 'immaculate looking pitch'
Manchester
United Update:
Ticket
sales continue to go well for Fleetwood’s prestigious pre-season friendly
against Manchester United’s Reserve team this coming Saturday at Highbury.
Please note that this game kicks off at 2.30 pm.
United’s
Reserve team manager, ex-United and Scotland legend Brian McClair, has promised
to bring his strongest available side and when speaking to Town Manager Tony
Greenwood earlier this week, he estimated the squad coming to Fleetwood will
have a value of 'over £20 million'.
Some
of the finest young talent in the country will be gracing the Highbury turf and
there is little doubt that many of the United players on view will be the big
Premiership names of tomorrow.
Tickets
remain on sale at the usual outlets at £10 (adults) and £5 (concessions). They
can be purchased in advance from either the Fleetwood Weekly News Monday to
Friday between 9 am and 5.15 pm or from Fleetwood Town FC’s Social Club on
weekday evenings this week between 7 pm and 9 pm.
There
will also be a cash turnstile open on the day of the match accepting cash entry
into the stadium. This turnstile will be adjacent to the Social Club at the
park side of Highbury.
Once
again, the club are urging all spectators to arrive at the ground as early as
possible to avoid last minute congestion at the turnstiles. Another crowd of
over 2000 is expected for the game, which the club expect to be played in
something of a carnival atmosphere with a high proportion of families and
children having already purchased tickets.
19:30 17/07/07
Charnock
Richard v FTFC Reserves:
Tonight's
scheduled preseason friendly at Charnock Richard has been called off due to a
waterlogged pitch!
Please add your own punchline!
07:30 16/07/07
Blackpool
Too Strong:
The
opening friendly kicked off in glorious sunshine on an immaculate looking pitch
in front of a crowd of 2318 fans. Following the opening of the Percy Ronson
stand by his sons, Billy and Peter, honours were about even in a goalless first
half.
The
second half saw all of the big squads getting a 'run in the sun' and, as
Blackpool began to dominate the game, they eventually turned their possession
into goals, running out 3-0 winners.
Still,
a good work out for the first day 'back at the office' with Fleetwood debuts
for Alex Taylor, Steve Foster, Johnathan Smith, Liam Maloney and Slav
Perz.
20:00 14/07/07
Driving
to the Game?
You
will be aware that there is no on-site parking at Highbury Stadium, so a big
crowd will inevitably lead to some congestion. Thanks to Aldi Supermarkets,
however, the situation will be a little better as they have made a section of
their car park available to fans. Their location is here.
08:00 13/07/07
The
Curtain Raiser:
Arrangements
are now almost finalised for our prestigious pre-season friendly this coming
Saturday (July 14th) when we entertain Blackpool FC. Advance ticket sales indicate
we are expecting a bumper crowd for the game.
Tickets
remain on sale from either Fleetwood Town FC (7 pm to 9 pm Friday evening) or
from Blackpool FC’s ticket office (open Saturday 9 am to 1 pm).
There
will also be cash admission available at Highbury Stadium on Saturday (through
the Park turnstiles only) although this is expected to be limited. We would
therefore recommend all supporters purchase their tickets in advance of the
game.
To
avoid congestion at our turnstiles, we would request supporters of both clubs
arrive at Highbury as early as possible. We would also advise that car parking
in the immediate vicinity of the stadium is limited at the request of the
Police although street parking within 5 to 10 minutes walk will be readily
available.
We
are looking forward greatly to the game and hope that both sets of supporters
will help create a carnival atmosphere. The game also marks the official
opening of the Percy Ronson Stand at Highbury and a brief opening ceremony will
be performed by Percy’s sons, Billy and Peter, who have both flown in from
their homes overseas to be at the game. Billy Ronson is, of course, well known
to Blackpool fans having played for the Seasiders in two spells in the 1970’s
and 1980’s.
17:00 12/07/07
New
Season Shirts in Stock!
The
initial delivery of the new season 'Chris Allen' style shirts is now in stock
at the Club Shop.
The
Club Shop will be opening specially for you to purchase your shirt between the
hours of 7:00pm and 9:00pm tonight (Wednesday), Thursday and Friday of this
week.
You
may also make your purchase over the phone using a credit or debit card by
calling 01253 777607, or online via the OnLine Shop.
Prices
are as last season, £35 for adults and £25 for Juniors. Please note that this
initial delivery is limited so place your order quickly while stocks last.
17:00 11/07/07
2007/08
Fixture List:
The
new season's fixtures were released last night by the UniBond League. Read them
here.
07:00 07/07/07
FA
Cup and Trophy Draws:
Fleetwood
Town have a home draw in the First Round Qualifying of the FA Cup, sponsored by
E.ON, to be played on September 15th. The visitors will be the winners of the
preliminary ties between Trafford, Atherton LR and FC United of Manchester. The
full draw is here.
We
also have a home draw in the FA Carlesberg Trophy; the opposition being Worksop
in the First Round Qualifying on October 20th. The full draw is here.
21:30 02/07/2007
Match
Ticket Sales:
Ticket
sales continue to go well for our two prestigious pre-season friendlies against
Blackpool on the 14th July and Manchester United Reserves on the 21st July. We
would urge all supporters to purchase their tickets for these games quickly as
both games are likely to be complete sell outs and the tickets are available on
a ‘first come first served’ basis.
Tickets are priced at £10 (adults) and £5 (OAP's and juniors under 16) for both
games.
Tickets
remain on sale Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:15 pm at the Fleetwood Weekly News
offices on Lord Street, Fleetwood and from Monday to Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
from Fleetwood Town FC Social Club. Tickets can still also be purchased by
telephone on (01253) 777607 and payment can be accepted by debit or credit
card.
Please purchase your tickets for both these high profile friendlies as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment.
15:00
02/07/2007
Pre-Season
Friendlies:
Here
is the current list of confirmed pre-season friendly games:
Sat
14 July Home 3:00 pm ko Blackpool FC
Sat 21 July Home 2:30 pm ko Manchester United Reserves
Tue 24 July Home 7:45 pm ko Southport
Sat 28 July Home 3:00 pm ko Spennymoor
Sat Aug 4 Home 3:00 pm ko Lancaster City
Tue Aug 7 Away 7:45 pm ko Clitheroe
Sat Aug 11 Home 3:00 pm ko Radcliffe
Borough
08:00 02/07/2007
Blackpool/Percy
Ronson Stand:
Ticket
sales are going well for our high profile pre-season friendly against Blackpool
FC on Saturday 14th July. This game will mark the official opening of the Percy
Ronson Stand and Blackpool, following their promotion last season to the
Championship, will bring their full first team squad to Highbury for
their first fixture since their Wembley heroics in May.
The
official opening of the Percy Ronson Stand will be performed by Percy's son
Billy, who is flying in from his home in the USA for the game. Billy, born in
Fleetwood and a popular player at Blackpool, together with other
members of the Ronson family, will take part in the pre-match ceremonial
opening of the stand which is to become a permanent memorial to his father, who
played 416 first team games for Fleetwood in a career at Highbury spanning 16
years.
We
are also delighted to announce that the Percy Ronson Stand will be sponsored
for the next two seasons by local company BES Gas as part of yet another
lucrative partnership with Chairman Andy Pilley's company.
Players
re-signed/Pryers:
We
are delighted to announce that almost all of last season's playing squad have
now agreed terms for the coming season as we prepare for our assault on
the 2007/08 UniBond League Premier Division championship. Midfielder Phil
Charnock was released at the end of the last campaign and we have been unable
to agree new terms with full back Lee Pryers, who has declined to accept what
we considered to be a very good offer. Lee feels his future lies away from
Highbury and he leaves with our best wishes and thanks.
16:30
30/06/2007
'Score'
Lottery - June Winners:
£50
- Barry McLaughlin
£25 - Rob Cobb
£10 - R Beambros
Match
Tickets Now Available:
We
are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our two high profile
pre-season friendlies against Blackpool FC on Saturday 14th July (kick off 3.00
pm) and against Manchester United Reserves on Saturday 21st July (kick off 2.30
pm).
Personal
applicants can purchase tickets between 9 am and 5.15 pm Monday to Friday from
the Fleetwood Weekly News office at 168 Lord Street (corner of Poulton Street).
They will also be available from Fleetwood Town Football Club (in the Social
Club) between 7 pm and 9 pm on weekday evenings. For the Blackpool game only,
Blackpool supporters can also purchase tickets from Blackpool FC's ticket
office.
For
both games, tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for concessions (OAP's and
children under 16).
Postal
applications can be made direct to the club at Fleetwood Town FC, Highbury
Stadium, Park Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 6TX. Tickets can also be purchased by
telephone from Tuesday the 26th June on (01253) 777607 with payment
accepted by either credit card or debit card.
As
we expect both games to completely sell out, we would strongly recommend
everybody buys their tickets as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment.
Blackpool will bring their full first team, and Brian McClair expects to bring
the full reserve squad featuring the likes of Eagles, Richardson, Rossi, Pique
and Brandy. Squad profiles can be found here.
**STOP
PRESS** Tickets for both games can also be purchased from the club tomorrow
morning (23rd June) between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon.
16:30
22/06/2007
New
Opponents for FTFC Reserves:
The
Western Division of the Lancashire League was given a more interesting look at
yesterday's Annual General Meeting with the introduction of some fresh faces.
The
teams will be Bamber Bridge, Barrow, Burscough, FTFC, Formby, Kendal Town,
Lancaster City, Leigh RMI, Salford City and Workington.
The
Lancashire League Cup will retain the group format of last
season.
07:30 20/06/2007
So it is Chris Allen!
Fleetwood
Town Football Club are delighted to announce a major new two year shirt
sponsorship deal with Chris Allen Garages Ltd. The financial benefit to the club
has been described as a substantial five figure sum.
General
Manager, Les Taylor, commented: ‘We have come such a long way under the
chairmanship of Andy Pilley during the past three years and this Sponsorship
Agreement shows that well established and respected companies on the Fylde
Coast are taking notice of our progress both on and off the field. The deal
falls in line perfectly with the opening of the Chris Allen Garages new multi
franchise showroom being built at the junction of Copse Road and Amounderness
Way, Fleetwood scheduled to open Summer 2007’.
Chris
Allen Garages who are Ford and Mazda main dealers will have their name
emblazoned on all shirts from the first team down to the youngest junior teams.
Company founder and Managing Director, Chris Allen said, ‘This year marks the
30th anniversary of Chris Allen Garages Ltd, a company that continues to thrive
and provide superb career opportunities for local working people. We have
always invested heavily in grass roots projects for the younger generations and
I hope this initiative is a spectacular success for everybody.’
Paul
Haddow and Phil Robinson show off the new home and away strips along with
Andrew Greenlees and Pauline Harding of Chris Allen, and Les
Taylor.
09:00 18/06/2007
UniBond
Games to be Shown Live in Pubs and Clubs:
The
UniBond League has concluded Heads of Agreement with Invision Ltd to sell the
rights to broadcast highlights and live matches in a six figure, three year
deal, it was announced at the league's AGM in Blackpool yesterday Saturday 16th
June. The tie-up follows last season's successful roll-out of UniBond TV, a
pay-to-view broadband TV service which was operated by Invision, who now become
the UniBond League's official broadcast and internet partner.
The
new agreement will see the broadband TV become free to view, with the re-named
NPL TV website being linked to all member clubs' websites as well as the
league's own site, opening up the service to an estimated 200,000 potential
users. NPL TV will feature highlights of one UniBond league match every week,
in addition with up to two midweek games shown 'live' each month for a
subscription fee of £3.95 per match.
Read
the full release here.
08:30 18/06/2007
Football Coaches/Managers/Assistants Required:
Fantastic
opportunities are now available at Fleetwood Town Juniors: become part of one
of the most progressive football clubs with many exciting changes taking place
and superb facilities. We now have children from 5yrs of age through to 18yrs
(boys and girls teams). Coaching tuition is also available.
In the first instance please contact the FTFC Juniors Secretary, John Lemon, on
07970
557697.
17:30 14/06/2007
Jamie Milligan signs new 2-year deal:
Fleetwood
Town FC is delighted to announce that midfield ace, Jamie Milligan, has agreed
a new 2 year deal with the club.
The
former Blackpool and Everton star has rejected offers of full-time contracts
from two clubs higher up the pyramid to stay with Town; recognition of Jamie's
faith in the ambitious path that the club is taking both on and off the field.
Chairman,
Andy Pilley, expressed his delight at Milligan's decision commenting: ‘I'm
overjoyed that Jamie has rejected overtures from rival clubs to stay at Highbury.
Jamie made it clear to me that he is excited about what is taking shape at
Fleetwood and wants to play his part in taking us up the football pyramid. For
my part I am confident that we will continue to progress meaning that players
of the calibre of Jamie have no need to look elsewhere to achieve their
ambitions in the game.’
Jamie
is a huge crowd favourite and is equally well respected in the dressing room as
his ‘Players Player of the Year' award for 2006/07 confirmed. All connected
with Fleetwood Town wish Jamie well as he embarks on the next exciting phase of
his career with
us.
15:30 13/06/2007
Season
Ticket and Admission Prices:
Fleetwood Town FC are delighted to announce that admission prices for first team
league games for 2007/08 have been frozen at last season's prices of £7 for
adults and £4 for children/OAP's.