August 2007/08

Next Up - FTFC Reserves!
August 30th 2007 22:30

Having watched the First Team maintain their 100% record at Ashton, the Reserve Team have the opportunity to do exactly the same on Friday evening, August 31st, when they entertain Kendal Town Reserves at Highbury Stadium. Kick Off is at 7:45pm.

Here is the squad: Mike Hale, Danny Mottram, Ryan Croft, Mike Tallentire, Christian Dust,
Kyle Webster, Dax Hoogerwerf, Warren Beattie, Mark Davis, Anthony Warwick, Mickey Saunders, Joel Cowell, Ben Buschini and Jamie Wright

NPL TV:
August 28th 2007 09:30

The edited highlights of the Fleetwood v Hednesford game are now available on NPL TV.

Access them via the NPL TV main page here, selecting the game from the horizontal menu.
Also, look for the movie icon on the First team Fixtures page

Ashton United 3 Fleetwood Town 5:
August 27th 2007 19:30

Hands up all those who enjoy going to Ashton United! After another tortuous first half at Hurst Cross, which ended 1-0 down, an early second half equaliser was cancelled out before we discovered a purple patch, knocking in four goals. We even started to smile, until Ashton scored a third and Ricky Mercer was red carded for a last man foul. Still; a good win for all that with the goals coming from Phil Denney (2), Guy Heffernan, Jamie Milligan and Alex Taylor.

NPL TV Cameras at the Game:
August 25th 2007 18:00

NPL TV - the new name of UniBondTV - relaunched today featuring the Fleetwood v Hednesford match as it's 'Game of the Week'. A 25 minute highlights program will be available for you to download within the next 48 hours and, even better, it is available free of charge! Read the full details of the NPL TV package here.

Fleetwood Town 2 Hednesford Town 1:
August 25th 2007 17:30

After a tight first half in which Hednesford took advantage of the only defensive lapse to go in one up, Fleetwood emerged the more determined in the second half to win the game. Goals from Denney and Bell, below, clinched the points, but not without the customary last minute intervention of Danny Hurst.

Team: Danny Hurst, Guy Heffernan, Jez Fitzgerald, Martin Moran [Johnathan Smith], Shaun Gray, Ciaran Donnelly, Michael Brown [Kieran Walmsley], Phil Robinson [Alex Taylor], Phil Denney,
Andy Bell, Richie Allen

And see Jamie Blundell's images via the Fixtures Page link.

So Far, So Good:
August 25th 2007 09:30

The Reserves got the weekend off to a good start with a deserved 2-0 win in an incident packed game at Lancaster last night. The goals came from Joel Cowell and Jamie Wright but 'We should have done better', thinks Steve Edwards!

A Big Weekend!
August 24th 2007 07:30

It's the first 'Big Weekend' of the season with wall to wall football for your enjoyment.

Tonight, Friday, a quick trip up to the Giant Axe will get you Lancaster City Reserves v Fleetwood Town Reserves in the Lancit Haulage Lancashire League, kicking off at 7:45pm. Steve Edwards' team will be looking to build upon the good second half performance against Salford City Reserves and he names an unchanged squad of Mike Hale, Danny Eden, Ryan Croft, Michael Tallentire, Christian Dust, Rik Bryan, Kyle Webster, Mark Davis, Dax Hoogerwerf, Anthony Warwick, Chris Watkinson, Joel Cowell, Adam Crossley, Ben Buschini and Jamie Wright.

Saturday is, of course, our first home UniBond League game of the season against a well-fancied Hednesford Town FC. We are still blighted with suspensions, but the injury front has improved a little.

Sunday is Fleetwood Town Juniors FC's 'Jamie Sorrel Memorial Tournament'. The action starts at 10:00 am, in and around Highbury Stadium, with games throughout the day featuring all the Junior Teams, and culminating in the U18's v FTFC Reserves and the 'Managers v Parents' fixtures - this last one, a really 'big' game, if the leaked team sheets are to be believed.

Still hungry? Then it's off to Ashton United for a 3:00pm kick off on Monday when, with Pond, Milligan and Mercer back from suspension, we will look to improve on last season's performance.

Fleetwood Town FC 'Score' Lottery:
August 22nd 2007 17:30

We have decided to end our lottery scheme following the September draw which will take place on Monday the 3rd September.

We have taken this decision in light of the high running costs and the time spent administering the scheme which really means that our lottery is barely viable. The vast majority of subscriptions to the lottery are paid by monthly standing order and we would therefore request that all our supporters arrange to cancel their payments with their Bank as soon as possible. If any payments are received after the scheme has ended, we will, of course, refund any such payments back to you.

Whilst the “Score” Lottery is to end imminently however, we expect to announce exciting new plans for a new Affinity Scheme shortly which will give our supporters and the local community the opportunity to help raise vital funds for the club which will be used to assist in the cost of redeveloping Highbury Stadium.

Finally, could we take this opportunity to thank everybody who has supported our lottery.

Phil Brown
Vice Chairman

ULP Results:
August 22nd 2007 07:30

A 'night off' for FTFC due to the odd number of teams in the league, but most of the others were in action. Check the results and scorers via the fixtures page here.

Reserves Squad Photo:
August 19th 2007 22:00

Put faces to the names by downloading the new FTFC Reserves team photo here.

Fixture Changes:
August 19th 2007 13:00

The FTFC Reserves game at Lancaster City scheduled for next Saturday has been brought forward to next Friday, August 24th, kick off 7:45pm.

The visit of Leek Town in the UniBond League Premier Division has also been switched because of their County Cup involvement. The game will now take place on Tuesday October 2nd at 7:45pm.

Oh, and Trafford beat Atherton LR 2-1 in the FA Cup and now meet FC United, on September 2nd at Altrincham, to see who visits Highbury on September 15th.

Finally, the weekend's UniBond Review is here, and it includes the draw for the opening rounds of our UniBond League Challenge Cup,

Ossett Town 0 Fleetwood Town 1:
August 19th 2007 07:30

A fourth minute debut goal from Ciaran Donnelly proved enough to take all three points in this hard fought opening game. Outstanding at the back, the midfield created more than enough chances for the forwards to have made the game safe but, even so, it still needed a last-minute tip-over from Danny Hurst.

Team: Danny Hurst, Guy Heffernan, Jez Fitzgerald, Martin Moran, Shaun Gray, Ciaran Donnelly, Michael Brown, Phil Robinson, Phil Denney, Andy Bell [Alex Taylor], Richie Allen [Kieran Walmsley] Unused: Jonathan Smith

Reserves Squad for Salford Game:
August 16th 2007 22:30

Just a reminder that FTFC Reserves start their 2007/08 Lancashire League campaign at Highbury tomorrow, Friday, evening against Salford, a team who are new to us. Kick off is at 7:45 pm and the squad is as follows:-

Mike Hale, Ryan Croft, Danny Eden, Rik Bryan, Mike Tallentire, Kyle Webster, Dax Hoogerwerf, Mark Davis, Anthony Warwick, Chris Watkinson, Adam Crossley, Joel Cowell, Jamie Wright and Christian Dust.

Desktop Team Photo:
August 16th 2007 19:00

The new first team squad photograph is now available in Widescreen or Regular 4x3 versions for your computer desktop.
Follow the appropriate link below and, if you run Windows, right click on the image and select 'set as background'.

Select W i d e s c r e e n or Regular

August Lottery Winners:
August 16th 2007 19:00

£50 - Cath Scott, Fleetwood Market Chicken Stall
£25 - G Walsh and Sons, Poulton Road
£10 - Susan Vaquer, Poulton Street

Team Photocall at Highbury:
August 14th 2007 21:00

It was time for the traditional pre-season photographs at tonight's Highbury training session. Let's hope they're OK when they come back from the chemists!

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Donnelly and Walmsley Complete the Picture:
August 14th 2007 07:00

Ciaran_Donnelly Talented midfielder, Ciaran Donnelly, has signed a two year contract with Fleetwood Town after impressing manager Tony Greenwood in last Saturday’s friendly against Radcliffe Borough. Donnelly began his career with Blackburn Rovers where he was considered to be one of their brightest academy prospects. After moving to Blackpool, Ciaran made over 50 league appearances. Fleetwood fought off interest from several other clubs, including Worcester City and his capture is seen as another major coup for our ambitious.side.
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Another recruit which will raise eyebrows within non-league circles is that of Morecambe utility player Keiran Walmsley who, like Donnelly, has signed on the dotted line for two years. Walmsley was a regular first team player with Morecambe and enjoyed a successful loan spell with Town last season. Keiran is equally effective at both full back and in midfield and with both Nathan Pond and Jamie Milligan suspended for Town’s opener at Ossett Town this Saturday, he and Ciaran look to be timely arrivals.

All connected with Fleetwood Town offer Ciaran and Keiran a warm welcome to Highbury Stadium.

Fixture Change:
August 12th 2007 11:00

Witton Albion are involved in the Cheshire County Cup on September 25th and so their visit here has been switched to Tuesday October 30th 2007.

Fleetwood Town U18s Back in Action:
August 12th 2007 08:30

The U18 squad return to Highbury tomorrow, Monday, evening for a pre-season friendly against Colne FC U18s. Their last outing produced a cracking game of football, although they will be looking to improve upon the result. Colne will also be playing in the 'Floodlit League', so this will be a good test of our expectations. Kick Off is at 7:30 pm and admission is free.

FTFC Squad: Danny Hogg, Matty Wood, Ryan Holmes, Tom Kelly, Ollie Kelly, Darren Heaney, Adam Sumner, Matty Roach, Matty Meck, Mike Jarvis, Gareth Moore, Ryan Adderley, Rob Vincent, Mark Joyce, Matt Vincent, Steve Townsend, Chris Openshaw, Tom Holland, Matty Gair and Mike Ronson.

Fleetwood Town 1 Radcliffe Borough 3:
August 12th 2007 07:30

Well, in time honoured fashion, at least that's the end of the friendlies and we can focus on the serious stuff! Radcliffe, who played some nice football at times, were worth their win. Foster got the goal.

Fans Coach to Ossett - Read This!
August 10th 2007 16:00

Provided that there is sufficient demand, the Club will provide a Supporters' Coach to the Ossett game at the subsidised price of £8. You may only travel with a pre-purchased ticket, and tickets may only be purchased at tomorrow's Radcliffe Borough game. Membership of the 2007/08 Travel Club is essential and, if you did not apply when completing your Season Ticket Application form, it will be necessary to complete a form, signifying your acceptance of the 'No alcohol / good behaviour' Code, when purchasing your coach ticket.

FTFC Reserves 1 Quilligans FC 2
August 8th 2007 22:00

Quilligans ran, pressed and tackled hard throughout this game and probably deserved their victory; Mark Davis finding a rare bit of space at the back post to knock in a header for the Fleetwood goal.

Reserves v Quilligans:
August 8th 2007 00:00

Fleetwood Town Reserves meet Quilligans FC tonight (Wednesday) at Highbury Stadium in their final pre-season friendly. The squad for the game is Mark Smith, Danny Eden, Ryan Croft, Rick Bryan, Mike Tallentire, Kyle Webster, Mark Davis, Dax Hoogerwerf, Anthony Warwick, Chris Watkinson, Adam Crossley, Kieran Rimmington, Robert Edwards, Slavek Perz and Stuart Harris Jnr

Clitheroe FC 3 Fleetwood Town FC 3:
August 7th 2007 23:00

Goals and chances aplenty in this pre- season not so friendly with Clitheroe providing some much sterner opposition as the team shape up for the new season. Andy Bell and Liam Maloney (2) got the goals.

Clitheroe FC v Fleetwood Town FC:
August 7th 2007 07:30

Just a reminder that tonight's pre-season friendly at Clitheroe is a 7:30 pm kick off.

Fleetwood Town U18s 2 Ashton Town 4:
August 7th 2007 07:30

In the end, a disappointing Highbury debut for the U18s as, after a storming first half, they faded towards the end of the game allowing Ashton two late goals. u18_first

A naff photo, but still historic, as Gareth Moore (partially hidden) nets Highbury's very first Fleetwood Town U-18s goal!

UniBond League News Review:
August 6th 2007 18:00

This weekly roundup of UniBond News will be familiar to readers of our matchday programme. It does, however, contain much more information than we can use in the programme, so we will make them available on here as they are published. They are an excellent monthly snapshot of the UniBond Leagues so they will also be archived for future reference.

Read the pre-season issue here.

A Message from Morecambe:
August 6th 2007 15:00

We are very pleased to report that Les Taylor is now recovering well from the minor operation that he had towards the end of last week. Les thanked you for your good wishes and said 'It doesn't feel like a bloomin' minor operation.' Les still needs a couple of week's R&R, but should be fighting fit for Hednesford.

Highbury Stadium Welcomes Fleetwood Town U-18s:
August 6th 2007 12:30

The Fleetwood Town U-18 squad will make their first ever appearance at Highbury Stadium this evening when they line up against **Ashton Town U-18s. Coach Mike Sumner is using this pre-season friendly to assess some excellent young prospects before finalising his squad for the coming Lancashire FA U-18 Floodlit League season when all the home fixtures will be played at Highbury. Kick off is at 7:00pm and admission is free.
Ashton Town play their football in the North West Youth Alliance. It is a high standard league, and one which we, maybe, aspire to play in soon.
**Sorry guys, I had you on Ashton United's books for most of the day!

Site Mods:
August 5th 2007

The recent trial uploads of Jamie Blundell's match photographs seemed to go ok so, when available, photographs are now being added to match reports on the First Team and Fixture pages. Just look for the camera icon. Simple!
In order to view the images, and future site enhancements, you need to have Adobe Flashplayer installed on your system. If you don't have it installed, clicking the camera should offer you an installation link. If not, there is a link on the Downloads page here.
Unfortunately, these 'bells and whistles' do tend to work better on newer equipment and we are trying for maximum quality, so you may need to give the images time to load. Any problems, drop me a line here, and maybe we can tweak the settings a little.

Thankyou for your patience and support.

Fleetwood Town 6 Lancaster City 0:
August 5th 2007 08:00

Not a difficult game to summarise: in fact, the score does say it all! 253 people enjoyed goals from Andy Bell, Johnathan Smith, two from Jamie Milligan, an Alex Taylor penalty, and Steve Foster.

Heffernan and Smith Sign One Year Deals:
August 5th 2007 08:00

Guy Heffernan and Jonathan Smith were scheduled to appear in the Lancaster game for the first time as 'Fleetwood Town players' following their acceptance of one year contracts during the last week.

Heffernan, a native of the Barrow area, was a trainee with Blackpool before moving to Barrow AFC, via Leigh RMI, signing his first contract for them in February 2004 At Barrow, Guy made 97 first team appearances, scoring 7 goals in his career with them.

Johnathan Smith also joins us via Barrow, having having spent time before that with Accrington Stanley, and the Club would like to offer both players a warm welcome to Fleetwood.

Tony Greenwood's squad is not yet quite complete, however, so you may expect a