10 March 2010 - FA Community Awards

This year’s awards that have now been amalgamated in to The FA Community Awards that cover a number of categories. District FA’s are able to nominate clubs, leagues or individuals for any of the awards.  The nomination forms have already been sent direct to all Charter Standard Clubs and Leagues as well as all non charter standard clubs and leagues for them to submit nominations to the Cheshire County Football Association.

 The deadline for the nomination forms to be returned to the County FA is the 12^th April 2010 and the deadline for the County FA to submit their County Winners is the 26^th April 2010, therefore each district will need to select their winners in the following categories by the 19^th April 2010. Apologies for the short timescales, however these are to meet the FA deadlines for nominations.

     ·         Adult Volunteer of the year award

·         Youth Volunteer of the year award

·         Coach of the Year

·         Outstanding contribution of the year award. 

Once you have selected your winners in each category you need to forward this information to the County FA by no later than 19^th April 2010 so that the County Awards can be determined. Last year a volunteer from Cheshire won the National Volunteer of the Year Award and won an all expenses paid day out to the FA Community Shield.

Across the county, people are working hard week in and week out to provide a professional, fun and rewarding football experience for the local community and we are delighted that The FA and McDonald’s have recognised these clubs and individuals with the Community Awards. This is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the dedication and commitment shown by clubs, coaches and volunteers across the County and so we’d urge people to nominate. Please contact the League Secretary @ cflleaguesecretary@googlemail.com for the nomination forms.

10 March 2010 - Respect & Fair Play Awards 09/10

These awards will celebrate and recognise those leagues, clubs and individuals who have taken a proactive approach to support high standards of behaviour in the game. There are twelve awards available with categories for all levels of the game. There is also a Bobby Moore Award presented by the Bobby Moore Fund – Cancer Research UK - to recognise the contribution of an individual who has lead by example. These awards will be presented at the FA Cup Final in May by The FA’s President Prince William. The winners will receive 2 x FA Club ticket to the match, FA Club hospitality, a certificate, an award and a cash prize.

The awards application form is attached (in word and as a PDF booklet), anyone can nominate either themselves or others but the League categories are reserved to the 750 Leagues that have committed themselves to the Respect programme.

 Please contact the League Secretary @ cflleaguesecretary@googlemail.com for the application forms. The deadline for nominations is the 12^th April 2010, any applications received after this date will not be considered.

 

6 March 2010 - Weekly Round Up

In Division 1, a slip up by second placed Trafford Reserves, who went down 2-0 at Crosfields/Rylands, allowed unbeaten Woodley to extend their lead at the top of the table to five points following a resounding 5-0 win against Middlewich Town. Third placed Club AZ, closed the gap to Trafford Reserves, with a 3-1 home win against Golborne Sports. Gamesley complete the top four, winning 2-0 at home to bottom placed Garswood United. Eagle Sports were amongst the goals, winning 4-2 away at Styal. Other winners on the day were Knutsford, who won 3-0 at Pilkington and Linotype/Cheadle HN, who defeated Billinge 2-1
 

In Division 2, top of the table Maine Road Reserves surprisingly slipped up against basement outfit Malpas, drawing 2-2. The second and third placed teams in the division, Tarporley Victoria and Lostock Gralam could not take advantage of the slip up, both falling to defeat, Tarporley losing 1-0 at fourth placed Moore United and Lostock losing 3-2 at home to Congleton Town Reserves. Sixth placed Denton Town edged a five goal thriller 3-2 against Poynton. Other winners on the day were Crewe FC, who defeated Monk 2-1 and Grappenhall Sports who beat Whitchurch Alport 2-0. The game at Charnock Road between Daten and New Mills Reserves ended 3-3 and the match between Warrington Town Reserves and Barnton finished level at 2-2.
 

The top two sides in the Reserve Division both recorded victories, Golborne Sports beating local rivals Billinge 2-1 and Middlewich Town defeating Grappenhall Sports 4-1. Third placed Pilkington slipped up 2-1 at Eagle Sports. Both of the other league games saw close finishes, Denton Town winning 1-0 at Crewe and Crosfields/Rylands won 1-0 at Poynton.
In cup action, Garswood United defeated Gamesley 2-0 and Linotype/Cheadle HN won 2-0 at home to Daten
 

16 February 2010 - England Football Day