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Thoughts from the dugout.....
15/08/08 18:00  Tuesday
night was a lesson in what this league is all about. Farsley were
on top of their game and we were up against some good players. We must
learn to adapt quickly and respond in the right way. The same players
will be used tomorrow, but I’ve not decided the starting line-up.
Kieran Walmsley picked up a slight hamstring strain on Tuesday night,
so Farrell Kilbane will come in to replace him.
Sitting in the
stand was very frustrating. You’re essentially a spectator because
you’re not allowed to shout or encourage the players. It’s the
same for all managers in that situation, but being in the technical
area is where I belong.
Hyde go into the match with no points on
the board as well. They will be up to impress after two defeats. I was
there on Monday evening and the home fans were disgruntled. I expect
Hyde United will be looking to make amends and that means it will be
tough match. It’s up to us to better them.
Yours……TG
Blackpool FC Reserves
15/08/08 15:30  Blackpool
FC Reserves host Premiership Manchester City Reserves in thier opening
game of the new campaign at Highbury next Wednesday 20th August (KO
2:00pm).
Admission is free for Fleetwood Town season ticket holders.
Check the Seasiders website for their full reserve fixture list.
Hucknall Town rearranged - Tuesday 16 Sept
14/08/08 10:15  The Hucknall
Town fixture has been rearranged for Tuesday 16 September (KO
7:45pm). The original date was Saturday 9th August and this
fixture was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Match-day,
associate match-day and match ball sponsorship is currently available
for this game. Contact chief executive Steve Curwood for details on 07773 027706 or by email. Turnstile admission is £10
for adults and £5 concessions. Season
ticket and ten book holders should use the next home voucher after the
2nd September game against Gateshead. Arrangements will be made to
produce an additional voucher towards the end of the season. Adult season tickets are available
for £160 for adults, £80 for seniors and £50 for under 16s. Season
ticket holders also enjoy free entry to both Fleetwood and Blackpool
reserve matches at Highbury. Ten-game books are available at £80 for
adults, £40 for seniors and £25 for under 16s. Season and 10-book tickets are available on
01253 777607, online or at the club shop which is open on match days.
Coach to Hyde United
13/08/08 16:30
 The
club are running a 48-seat supporters coach to Hyde United this
Saturday, 16th August. The cost is £10 for adults and £8
concessions.
The transport leaves Highbury at 11:30 and returns immediately after the game. Alcohol is not permitted on the coach. Bookings
and payment can be made by calling 01253 777607 during
office hours.
FTFC Reserves Update
13/08/08 16:15
The reserves are away to Bamber Bridge on Saturday 16th August (KO 3:00pm) for their Lancit Haulage Lancashire League opener. Reserves manager Steve Edwards provides an update here ......
Farsley 4-1 Fleetwood Town
13/08/08
16:00 Farsley Celtic 4-1 Fleetwood Town
Blue Square North, Tuesday 12 August 2008 KO 7:45pm
Crowd 241, By Fleetwood Town Press Office
 Fleetwood
Town started their Blue Square North campaign three days later than
planned following Saturday’s postponement due to a waterlogged Highbury
surface. The
league newcomers were on the wrong end of a strong Farsley Celtic
display that was a massive wake-up call. That was how assistant manager
Nigel Greenwood described the game.
Fleetwood Town:
Danny
Hurst (gk), Shaun Beeley (Walmsley), Simon Garner (Hills), Phil
Doughty, Ricky Mercer, Nathan Pond, Colin Potts, Jamie Milligan (c),
Adam Warlow, Steve Foster (Denney), Mark Peers
Subs:
Warren Beattie, Mike Hale (gk), Phil Denney, Kieran Walmsley, John Hills
Photos and full report here.....
Hyde United coach news
Farsley 4-1 Fleetwood Town
12/08/08 19:30 00:00
Milligan kicks-off the season. Travelling Cod Army in fine voice despite continuing rain.
47:10
1-0 Farsely's Andy Campbell beats Danny Hurst on 37 minutes
Half time
Town
soaked up early Farsley pressure. Simon Garner and Phil Doughty busy.
Home
side showing Conference
quality from last season. Fleetwood good display of flowing,
passing football arounbd half
hour mark. Farsley took the lead through Andy Campbell strike on
37 minutes. Score reflected the half.
71 minutes
Andy Campbell makes it 2-0 to Farsley 79 minutes
Rory Prendergast puts James Walshaw through for Farsley's 3-0 83 minutes
Warlow and Peers provide Potts for Town's first BSN goal for 3-1
94 minutes
Matthew James put through by Prendergast. 4-1.
Full-time
Farsley
Celtic good passing side. Conference qualities showing through despite
relegation last term. Rory Prendergast a cut above.
Report to follow.....
As
torrential rain and the rumble of thunder accompanies pre-match
warm-up, Fleetwood Town manager Tony Greenwood selects a mixed line-up
of Championship winners and new signings. In come Simon Garner,
Phil Doherty, Colin Potts, Adam Warlow and Mark Peers for their Town
league debuts. Steve
Foster partners Warlow upfront, whilst Danny Hurst keeps goal. Jamie
Milligan takes the captains armband. Eve of season signing John
Hills is named on the bench. 
Farsley warm-up:
Doughty straight into the line-up
Fleetwood Town:
Danny
Hurst (gk), Shaun Beeley, Simon Garner, Phil Doughty, Ricky Mercer,
Nathan Pond, Colin Potts, Jamie Milligan (c), Adam Warlow, Steve
Foster, Mark Peers
Subs:
Warren Beattie, Mike Hale (gk), Phil Denney, Kieran Walmsley, John Hills 00:00 Milligan kicks-off. Travelling Cod Army in fine voice despite continuing rain.
Hyde United coach news
Tuesday's Gazette
12/08/08 13:30  Tonight's Gazette carries a full-page, colour souvenir picture of the 2008/09 Fleetwood Town squad.
The back page of the Fleetwood edition also carries a preview of tonight's Blue Square North encounter away to Farsley Celtic. Hyde United coach news
Thoughts from the dugout....
12/08/08 10:30 It
was unfortunately a blank weekend for Fleetwood Town. The only really
positive to take from the situation is the lads who were carrying
injuries have been given a few extra days to regain fitness. Both
Hills and Doughty were in Saturday’s squad and will be available for
selection again tonight.
I’ve taken in two games now – at Hyde
United last night and Burscough on Saturday. All four teams
looked nervous in their first games, but there weren’t too many
surprises results-wise. It’s hard to judge who is going to
be a force in the league just now. We need to be at the 10 or 12-game
mark before any real judgement is made. Hopefully we will be up
there if get off to a good start.
With missing Saturday, we
now have two tough away games. Farsley came down last season and were
beaten by Stafford on Saturday. They were an organised conference side
and have been strengthened, with some decent players available. Saying
that, I’m looking forward to our season opener and I know the lads
can’t wait to make a start.
Yours….TG
Hyde United coach news
Melissa Brown coaching award
11/08/08 18:30 Fleetwood
Town youth coach Melissa Brown has recently passed her FA Level 2 Certificate
in Coaching Football. The qualification is a major achievement for any
coach - let alone someone studying AS Levels in full-time
education. The purpose of the six-month FA led course is designed
to develop coaching skills and techniques, along with demonstrating an
understanding of the principles of attack and defence through practices
and small-sided games. Health and safety of players, responding to any
emergency and establishing positive working relationships are other key
areas of the in-depth course. 
Melissa Brown during a recent training session
The
17-year-old coaches Fleetwood Town juniors at the Saturday Morning
Soccer Club and School Holiday Soccer Club. First team coach Andy
Whittaker has witnessed Melissa’s coaching skills himself. He
described the work involved in gaining the certificate. "It is a
massive jump from Level 1 coaching to Level 2 qualification. You have
to put in so many hours and stage a wide variety of coaching sessions
including, boys, girls, children, teenagers and adults. It’s a great
achievement for Melissa. It’s similar to the UEFA ‘C’ qualification as
well,” said Whittaker, himself a UEFA ‘B’ Coaching License holder.
“Hopefully she will continue with her playing career and coaching. As a
player you can bring what you have learnt into your team sessions and
offer different views of the training to your manager.
"I’m happy
to work with the younger coaches at the club. Melissa has watched the
first team training sessions a number of times. Whatever we do in the
first team can be transmitted into the Juniors and small-side teams.
The set up through-out Fleetwood Town is impressive and Melissa clearly
demonstrates the commitment and skill found at all levels," added
the first team coach.
The
Fleetwood-based youngster described the level of commitment needed to
progress up the FA coaching ladder. "The Level 2 badge took six months
of hard work. It took up a great deal of time in addition to my
studies. It consisted of well over 12 hours of sessions, coaching
techniques and principles. All this needed to be carefully recorded in
a logbook, which was reviewed at the end of the course. I also needed
to complete a practical session and an interview. There were fifteen
people on my course only five passed. I was the only girl and youngest
person. The oldest person was 40 something,” said Melissa. “I will
continue with my coaching work at Fleetwood Town. I played for Lytham
YMCA last season but have a couple of options open to me at the moment
for the new term. I’m studying Sports Science, Biology and English but
not sure of a future career. I’m taking my time to decide and may go
into coaching or onto university," added the Melissa, looking towards
the future. 
FTFC Junior keeper Gabi Aston and Melissa Brown Her
achievements have also been recognised at the top level of the club.
"This is a magnificent achievement for Melissa and a huge boost for
Fleetwood Town. Melissa is a very popular member of the Saturday
Morning Club staff and respected throughout Highbury for her abilities
and approach. It shows the level of commitment found through-out the
club,” commented Town chairman Andy Pilley. 
Melissa Brown, Andy Pilley and Fleetwood Town youngsters
Hyde United coach news
Ashley Dunn on signing a permanent contract
11/08/08 15:00  Ashley Dunn has been speaking about signing his permanent contract at Highbury after being taken
through his paces during the close season by his dad. The Town
youngster, who turns 20 next month, is pleased manager Tony Greenwood
handed him a 12-month contract. “I’m delighted to sign for Fleetwood
Town. When I first came here towards the end of last season, Tony
said I would have more of a chance during pre-season. He told me if I
proved myself there would be the possibility of a contract.”
The
former Morecambe reserves regular then spoke of his recent training
regime. “I worked really hard over the summer in the gym and had some
testing sessions. My dad has also taken me through some tactical
sessions and cardio routines. It’s worked out well and I’ve done ok
through the pre-season. I’ve developed because of the time
I put into training and it’s paid-off. I’ve definitely improved from
last season so things are looking good for me.”
Dunn also spoke
of the Cod Army and how he feels at home in front of them. “The
supporters are brilliant. My first game at home had a crowd of 700 and
that is great for the UniBond Premier. I was overwhelmed at first to be
honest. Everyone has been really good to me and I’m enjoying my
time at Highbury. “
Hyde United coach news
Andy Whittaker on Saturday's Postponement
09/08/08 22:00
 First
team coach Andy Whittaker spoke on Sunday about his disappointment that
Saturday’s opener with Hucknall Town was postponed. “We quickly
realised the game would be in doubt because of the surface water
collecting on the pitch. We had a good training session on Thursday, so
it won’t affect the fitness of the lads. It’s just frustrating.
Everyone wants to play in the first game of the season. It’s more
disappointing for the fans. The players are tuned in ready and we will
have to make the most of Tuesday night,” said the coach.
Whittaker,
who joined Fleetwood during the close season, blames the typical summer
weather in this country. “I don’t think the postponement will affect
the start of the season. The lads understand, but are
disappointed. They are upbeat and primed. It now gives them a
free weekend before the action starts. I’ve never known any games in my
20 years of semi-pro football being postponed on the first day of the
season. That’s the British weather.”
“Tony, Nigel and I looked
at the situation and decided to call it a day. We discussed going over
to the Memorial Park for a training session. However, the park was also
covered in surface water and training on that sort of surface is asking
for trouble. You may end up with two or three injuries. There’s
no point running any risks with a game on Tuesday.
The three of
us took in the Burscough-Kings Lynn game instead. We now have a better
idea of how these two play. It was a good game. Burscough got a result
in the end with an equaliser with 10 or 15 minutes to go. Kings Lynn
went one-nil up after 25 minutes or so and then played for the 1-0 win.
It’s hard to gauge really because you don’t know if either of them had
a full strength team out,” added Whittaker.
Turning his thoughts
to Saturday’s Blue Square North results, the former striker said:
“Looking at the favourites, Southport won away and that’s a good start
for them, keeping a clean sheet as well. Gateshead were strong
with an away win. Telford and Stalybridge held each other to a draw.
Looking at it, Stafford also won. I don’t think there were any
surprises to be honest. It’s hard to make any decisions in the
first four or five games.
Any club going up would be happy to
consolidate and finish in the top ten. I don’t want to put pressure on
anyone, but we’ve been put in at 10/1 for a reason. If we have a good
start then we won’t be afraid of anyone in this division. The momentum
of the promotions over the last four seasons needs to be maintained.
Along with the winning mentality Tony has instilled, I don’t think
Fleetwood will be easily beaten. You can see that in the players.
They’ve got good attitude and ability in all positions,” said Whittaker
as he looked further into the campaign.
Fleetwood Town visit
Farsley Celtic on Tuesday (7:45pm kick-off) and travel to Hyde United
on Saturday (3:00pm). The club are running a supporters coach on
Saturday. Please see the previous news item for details.
Reminder - Coach to Hyde United
09/08/08 14:00
The
club are running a 48-seat supporters coach to Hyde United next
Saturday, 16th August. The cost is £10 for adults and £8
concessions. The transport leaves Highbury at 11:30 and returns immediately after the game. Alcohol is not permitted on the coach. Bookings
and payment can be made by 01253 777607 during
office hours.
Game-off
09/08/08 14:30 The
season opener against Hucknall Town was unfortunately called off at
14:00 due to heavy rain which left several areas of the Highbury
pitch unplayable. A new date has not yet been set for the fixture. Called off at 14:00
Game on!
09/08/08 07:00 
Take a seat....The West Stand is open
for today's opener against Hucknall Town
Jon Hills signs for Town
08/08/08 17:15
 Fleetwood Town are delighted to announce Jon Hills has signed for the club.
Hills,
30, was released by Blackpool at the end of last season after his third
spell with the Championship club. He is very much a left-sided player
who can operate at either full back or as an attacking midfielder.
The
left back enters manager Tony Greenwood's squad and is ready for
selection in Saturday's Blue Square North opener against Hucknall Town
at the new-look Highbury Stadium.
Manager Tony Greenwood was
upbeat about the signing: "This is a major coup for the club. Hills was
playing Championship football for Blackpool last season. It just
goes to show what players think about Fleetwood Town. They can see it
is a club on the up. When players do come available, the club is
in a position to attract them. They can also see the ground
redevelopment and what's happening off the field. People sit up and
take notice and then realise something's happening at Fleetwood. To
attract players of the calibre of Jon Hills and Phil Doughty speaks for
itself. I would say, though, that having a strong squad doesn't
guarantee anything and we have plenty of work to do in the league,"
added Greenwood.
Phil Doughty - the full interview
08/08/08 17:00
 “I
can’t wait for the season to start, it’s going to be a very exciting
year for everyone connected with the club that much is for sure, and
with hard work and dedication over the coming season I’m confident I
can more than contribute to help the team kick on towards the
conference national, from what I’ve seen so far I think we’ve got
enough quality in the side to do that and hopefully we can go from
strength.
In many ways I’ve been very lucky, I turned
professional straight from school getting into the first team at 16 and
one thing that I’d have liked to have done was go to University and
continue my education, football’s such a short career, when I broke my
leg a couple of years ago nothing was more apparent to me then.
Playing for an ambitious club like Fleetwood allows me to do this, and
not if, but when, Andy (Pilley) & Tony (Greenwood) feel the times
right to go full time, I’ll have the chance to be right there with them
because the further education route gives me the flexibility to do
that. I’ve got a point to prove on the pitch too, with the injury
setback and Blackpool’s promotion into the Championship I’ve probably
not had the opportunities to prove what I can do, so I owe it to myself
and the fan’s at Fleetwood Town to give it everything.
Fleetwood
initially expressed an interest in getting me and couple of the
Blackpool lads in on loan at the end of last season, which just goes to
show how ambitions they really are, I had interest from Clubs in League
One during the summer which didn’t work out and a couple of firm offers
from League 2 clubs down South, and to be fair to Fleetwood the drive,
enthusiasm and the desire to do well far exceeded some of the League
clubs I spoke with.
We’ve a very focused young chairman in Andy
(Pilley), he knows what needs to be done and he’s got the drive to do
the job at the highest level, the gaffer Tony Greenwood has been
managing Football Teams longer than I’ve been playing the game! I’ve no
doubts I’ll learn from Tony and develop myself as a player, he’s won
back to back promotions and his reputation speaks for itself.
The
chairman’s investing heavily in the ground, one stands gone up, the
other’s on its way, and I believe there’s a brand new grandstand
scheduled to start next year all being well, we should also be in our
own training facilities on Collins Park, Blackpool in a week or so,
everything’s happening for the club, I’m coming to Fleetwood with a
desire to knuckle down and put in the hard work, no reputation, no
given right to do well, Saturday’s going to be a big day for the club
at home to Hucknall Town and I’m ready for the challenge! “
Coach to Hyde United
08/08/08 17:00
The
club are running a 48-seat supporters coach to Hyde United next
Saturday, 16th August. The cost is £10 for adults and £8
concessions. The transport leaves Highbury at 11:30 and returns immediately after the game. Alcohol is not permitted on the coach. Bookings
and payment can be made at the club shop, which is open for
tomorrow's Hucknall Town match. Alternatively, call 01253 777607 during
office hours.
Thoughts from the dugout
08/08/08 14:30 Welcome
back from the close-season. The ground is looking great, the pitch is
in fine form and the squad is ready after a good pre-season. All we
need is you, our supporters, to come through the gate in numbers and
get behind the team. Then we’ll have all the right ingredients to
start the Blue Square North campaign in style.
The season
starts tomorrow at the new-look Highbury Stadium. It's not the
worst possible start we could have had. Our first game is at home
against Hucknall who escaped relegation last season. We then visit
Farsley, who were relegated last term, for our first away game the
following Tuesday.
The Christmas fixtures always catch my eye
and we’ve home and away games with Workington over the festive period.
A trip all the way up to Cumbria on New Years Day wouldn’t be my first
choice but we’ll make the most of it.
The visit to Southport
early in the season on the August Bank Holiday will be a tasty one at
their place. I’m not surprised they are now one the favourites with
Liam Watson once again in charge. Southport and Telford are up there as
bookies favourites with Blue Square betting. Fleetwood are at 10-1 and
that puts a bit of pressure on us. I guess we are there because of the
promotion and that shows the club is on the up with confidence riding
high. The Blue Square forecasters will have also looked at our signings
and the quality that has been brought in. Odds don't mean anything to
me at the moment. What is important is to make a good start to the
league campaign.
It’s an exciting time and the lads can’t wait for kick-off.
.....TG
Fleetwood Town, Blue Square North 2008/09
08/08/08 08:00 
Tony Greenwood and his squad last night
Image: Daz Clarke
Phil Doughty signed Thursday for Town
07/08/08 12:00 Fleetwood
Town is very pleased to announce Phil Doughty has signed a two contract
with the club. Doughty, 21, impressed manager Tony Greenwood
whilst on trial with the Blue Square North newcomers. The centre
half was released by Blackpool at the end of 2007/08 after 5 years on
professional terms and since he was 10 as a junior. He made 4
appearances for the Seasiders senior team, scoring one goal against
Huddersfield Town. Doughty spent most of last season on loan at
Macclesfield Town and Accrington Stanley. 
Andy Pilley and Phil Doughty
in the new West Stand on Thursday
Andy
Pilley, chairman, welcomed Phil be saying: "We are delighted to have
acquired Phil. He will be a great asset to the club. He’s a player we’ve
tracked throughout the close-season and thought he would end up at a
Football League club. It’s a credit to the progress we are making that
Phil has choose to come to Fleetwood as opposed to offers received from
clubs higher up the pyramid." Phil
Doughty was clear about his work rate for his new club: “I can’t wait
for the season to start, it’s going to be a very exciting year for
everyone connected with the club that much is for sure, and with hard
work and dedication over the coming season I’m confident I can more
than contribute to help the team kick on towards the conference
national, from what I’ve seen so far I think we’ve got enough quality
in the side to do that and hopefully we can go from strength.”
Matchday admission and season tickets
06/08/08
19:30
Kick-off
on Saturday against Hucknall Town is 3:00pm. Turnstile admission is £10
for adults and £5:00 concessions. Adult season tickets are available
for £160 for adults, £80 for seniors and £50 for under 16s. Season
ticket holders also enjoy free entry to both Fleetwood and Blackpool
reserve matches at Highbury. Ten-game books are available at £80 for
adults, £40 for seniors and £25 for under 16s. Entry to the new West
Stand is by £1 transfer and payable at the entrance to the stand. "I’d like to encourage as many people as possible to come down on what will be an historic and proud
day. The new-look Highbury is something for the whole community,"
commented chairman Andy Pilley. "The stadium will improve the overall
quality of recreational choice on the Fylde Coast. It is something
people from the whole area can be a proud. Not only Fleetwood people
come to matches. We have supporters from Thornton, Poulton, Cleveleys,
Bispham, Blackpool and further afield. Fleetwood Town is a club they
can be a part of and can have some quality entertainment," added Pilley.
Manager
Tony Greenwood also hopes the Highbury crowd will back his players by
coming through the turnstiles. "The crowd does get behind us, but
sometimes that’s missing at Highbury. Seeing the new stadium full would
be great. I’m sure we’ll achieve that if we get off to a good start.
People will also see what the club is trying to achieve off the pitch
as well as on. Supporters will see the better facilities and be able to
see Highbury is be a good place to spend a Saturday afternoon or
Tuesday evening."
Season and 10-book tickets are available on
01253 777607, online (www.fleetwoodtownfc.com) or at the club shop which is open on match days.
Skelmersdale 0-0 Fleetwood Town
06/08/08 19:00 A Skelmersdale 0-0 Fleetwood Town
Pre-season Friendly
Tuesday 5 August 2008 KO 19:45pm
Fleetwood
Town clearly had their eye on the start of Blue Square North campaign
this Saturday when they were held to a goalless draw at Skelmersdale.
The visitors dropped a gear and made their UniBond North Division One
side look impressive. If it wasn't for the handling of keeper Danny
Hurst and the poor finishing of the Skelmersdale front men, the
score-line might have been different.
Tony Greenwood will be
pleased his squad is relatively injury-free for the visit of Hucknall
Town, the first meeting of the two teams. Nathan Pond missed the match
with the side strain he suffered in Saturday's 3-0 win at Welsh Premier
League Caernarfon Town. Andy Bell is the only doubt following his early
withdrawal last night with a calf strain. Phil Denney, returning from
holiday, came on to replace Bell. The best chance of the half came when
Hurst was called on to make a fingertip save on 23 minutes. Adam
Birchell's powerful shot was pushed away by the Town keeper only to
rattle the woodwork and come back into play. The Fleetwood defence was
able to deal with the resulting ball and both teams headed into the
break even.
Danny Hurst - clean sheet
Town
improved slightly in second period, but was unable to make it seven
pre-season away victories out of seven. Skelmersdale sensed it could
have been their night but were unable to find the finishing touches
they needed. New contract signings Ashley Dunn and Colin Potts both
figured in the game, although Potts continued to feel the effects of a
heavy Caernarfon challenge that left him needing dental treatment.
"We
started quite brightly and got the ball down the channels. Mark Peers
again showed his pace. There was then a period of about 25 minutes when
we struggled to get on top. We changed at half time and played better
football. Unfortunately, we didn't take any of our chances and Skem
took the game to us. With nine pre-season games under our belts the
lads now want to get stuck into competitive football," said Colin
Potts. "I'm really pleased to have finally signed for Fleetwood. It's
been quite a time for me to get fit again after being injured in
December. I had an operation in January and came to Fleetwood last
March. I proved to Tony Greenwood that I was fit during pre-season and
was pleased to sign on Saturday," added the winger.
Skelmersdale
with feel heartened by a solid performance against a side two divisions
above them. But it remains Fleetwood who were able to soak up all the
pressure inflicted in the second half and will take that confidence in
Saturday's opening game in the Blue Square North.
Thoughts from the dugout
05/08/08 15:00
Tonight’s match at Skelmersdale with give me a better idea of Saturday’s opening line-up.The starting
eleven still needs some fine-tuning. I didn’t have the full squad
available in Llanberis and tuning can’t take place without them all
being present. The likes of Milligan, Kilbane, Moran and Foster
all missing from the Wales trip didn’t help my plans. The
starting line-up for Saturday will probably be seen at some stage
during tonight’s match. Whether it’s the first 45 or the last 45
minutes, people can have a guess at that.
It’s also good to see
how the new signings have settled into the squad. I was pleased to
see three of the new lads on the score sheet at Caernarfon. Personally,
I’d say the Caernarfon display was played far away from the spirit of a
friendly game. Tackles were flying in and it was physical. We kept our
discipline and the lads should be commended for that. Saturday
was more competitive and we responded well. The only injury worry was
Nathan Pond who had a slight side strain. That shouldn’t stop everyone
being available for Saturday against Hucknall Town. The lads are all
ready now. Hopefully we’ve peaked at the right time to start Blue
Square North football. Yours, TG.
.
View from the North Stand and new nets
04/08/08 21:00
Latest redevelopment pictures ...
here....
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Colin Potts and Ashley Dunn
04/08/08 19:00 The club are delighted to announce Colin Potts and Ashley Dunn have signed contracts.
Ashley
Dunn is a former Morecambe FC reserve player. The teenager has also
figured for the Lancashire FA in representative matches. Colin Potts
joined Town on a non-contract basis in March last season. Conference
side Altrincham released Potts, who plays wide, in December 2007. 
From left: Ashley Dunn, Tony Greenwood and Colin Potts
on Saturday after signing for Town
Chairman
Andy Pilley was pleased with the news: “I’d like to formally welcome
Ashley Dunn and Colin Potts after they both signed permanent contracts
following last Saturday’s victory over Caernarfon Town. Both have
impressed (manager) Tony Greenwood over the pre-season. Colin is a very
experienced, quality wide-man who will no doubt create numerous goals
over the course of the season. He can look after himself as well
as being a skilful winger. These aren’t attributes always found in a
wide player.
"Ashley Dunn is a very good prospect. All
credit to Ashley because he has forced himself into the reckoning for
the first team squad and he looks like an exciting outlook. He’s
a teenager and hopefully he has a big future ahead of him at Highbury,“
added the chairman.
Through the lens
03/08/08 22:30
Latest redevelopment pictures ...
here....
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Caernarfon Town 0-3
Fleetwood Town
03/08/08
19:30
Photos and full report here.....
Fleetwood
Town were good value for their 3-0 away win against Welsh Premier League Caernarfon Town.
Goals from Adam Warlow, Kevin
Leadbetter and Mark Peers helped continue Town's impressive pre-season
away form.
Adam Warlow opens the Town
account in Wales
Llanberis training camp
01/08/08
18:00
Fleetwood
Town made the journey from the Fylde Coast to North Wales on Friday
morning for their pre-season training camp. The Blue Square North
newcomers enter their final lap of a productive warm-up campaign with a
friendly against Caernarfon Town. The Principality Building Society
Welsh Premier League outfit finished 14th last season in a league of 18
teams.
Photos and full report here.....
July Summer Soccer Skills
01/08/08
14:30
Fleetwood
Town skipper Jamie Milligan joined youngsters during their holiday
soccer skills course at Highbury yesterday. Milligan led a
coaching session and presented awards to the young players who attended
the week-long course.
Town's
leading scorer last season was impressed by the sessions. "Chris
Garrett is doing well with the training schools. The
kids clearly enjoy themselves. The training pitches
on the
Memorial Park have improved a lot recently. The goals are in place and
it’s a decent set up for coaching children. The football coaches are
all young, enthusiastic and have decent skills," said Milligan.
Jamie Milligan with coaches and award winners
"I
certainly enjoyed myself today. We did a few one on ones and
that
put the youngsters through their paces. It's important that
first
teams players take part in the schools and Juniors setup," commented
Town's leading scorer.
"Children and parents coming down to the
soccer school can see the building improvements at the club. The
new-look stadium is there for all to see. Hopefully, a good
number of those who come to the soccer schools will want to come along
to games with their parents. Having a bigger attendance is
great
for the team as it carries us along," added the
skipper.
The next courses are Monday 4th to Thursday 7th August, with
an educational visit on Friday 8th to Everton's ground.
This is followed by a school on Monday 18th to Thursday 21st August, with an educational visit on
Friday 22nd to Manchester City.
The
cost is £10 each day and £12 for visits. The club Community
Development Officer, Chris Garrett, can be contacted on 07760 363543
for bookings and further details.
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