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today’s contents INSIDE TOday’S EDITION OF FLEETWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB’S MATCHDAY PROGRAMME P5 The Chairman with his thoughts on an eventful 7 days on and off the pitch

P11 The Skipper

Mark Roberts looks back at recent results against Mansfield and Accrington and gives his thoughts on today’s game

P30 Commercial Partners

Suppory those who Support Fleetwood Town. A full list of our key partners and Sponsors

P34/35 Charlie Taylor Loan Leeds full back speaks to David Mitchell about his career do far and life at Highbury

P36/37 Highbury Insider Paul Collier with his latest feature on people behind the scenes at Highbury, this time Operations Manager Dave Holloway reveals all about his role

club officials

Phone 01253 775080 Email info@fleetwoodtownfc.com Chairman Andy Pilley Vice-Chairman Phil Brown Chief Executive Steve Curwood President Jim Betmead Vice-Presidents Ted Lowery, Dave Beech, Barry McLoughlin Club Secretary Steve Edwards Club Solicitor Patrick Newell Club Accountant Tom Barnes Communications Manager Derick Thomas Club Photographers Mark Wilson, Craig Skelton, Cheryl Atkinson, Rebecca Woodhouse Club Chaplain Rev George Ayoma Safety Office Paul Tipping Director of Community & Education Matt Hilton Community Marketing Officer Declan Cox Head Groundsman Dale Frith Assistant Groundstaff Nick Hyndman and Ash Roche Disabled & Supporter Liaison David Holloway Dressing Room Steward Ted Lowery Boardroom Host Tracey Edwards Public Address Announcer Rod Allsworth

Stadium Screen and PA Management Dale Dixon Operations Manager David Holloway Ticket Office Manager Steve Metcalf Admin Apprentice Harry Squire Head of Commercial Martin Booker Sales & Events Manager Sarah McLellan Marketing Executive Scott Walker Marketing Assistant Dale Dixon Equipment Manager Danny Moore

Football Personnel Manager Graham Alexander Assistant Manager Chris Lucketti Goalkeeping Coach David Lucas Fitness Coach Youl Mawene Head Physiotherapist Luke Bussey Club Doctor Dr Mark Spencer Director of Youth Football Steve Carlin Youth Team Manager Craig Madden Youth Team Coach Mark Bowley Performance Analyst Michael Haines

P46/47 50 Club We look back at the 50 players to have represented Fleetwood Town in the Football League including the first 11 who played in our first ever league game

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all the talk from the fleetwood town boardroom with andy pilley

the chairman Good afternoon and welcome back to Highbury to this afternoon’s FA Cup 2nd Round tie against Burton Albion. I’d particularly like to welcome our visitors today and trust they had a safe journey here on what is their third visit to Fleetwood this calendar year.

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he FA Cup provides a different challenge to the bread and butter of league football as whilst neither of today’s teams probably have any realistic expectations of winning the cup, the potential always exists for a small club like ourselves to earn a “glamour tie” against one of the Premier League big boys. To earn that possibility, we need to get past the 2nd Round but we couldn’t have a more difficult task particularly as Burton have won both previous league games here this year so far. Like us, they are also flying high in League 2 currently and having won their last three league games (not to mention 8 of their last 11 in all competitions), they are also the division’s form team.

We come into the game with something of a mixed performance against Oxford United last Saturday. We played really well in the first half I thought and deservedly took the lead from an excellent Stephen Schumacher free kick. We then created a good opportunity to extend our lead before the break and had we taken it, I’m sure we would have gone on to win the

game. The second half was a different story however as Oxford put us under tremendous pressure and whilst we rode our luck at times, when Scott Davies pulled off a tremendous save from a rather harshly awarded penalty with just 10 minutes to go, I thought we were going to see the game out and hold onto our slender lead. To concede such a late equaliser therefore was a bitter pill to swallow though in all honesty, over the full 90 minutes, we probably didn’t do enough to deserve all 3 points.

That result, only our second draw of the season, saw us drop down the league table into 7th place, though we sit just two points behind Oxford who still head the table. It’s so tight at the top that had we held onto our lead and won last Saturday’s game we would have gone top!

Our league campaign is on the back burner for now though and after today’s FA Cup game, we remain in cup mode in the Johnstone’s Paint

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Trophy this coming Tuesday when we welcome League 1 Rotherham United to Highbury for our Northern Area semi final tie. Rotherham are having a tremendous season so we will be the undoubted underdogs on the night though having already beaten three League 1 sides in the JPT so far this season, we will go into the game with plenty of confidence.

We then return to league action next Saturday when we make the relatively short trip to Rochdale before returning home with a game two week today against Cheltenham Town.

Enjoy today’s game and your entire Highbury FA Cup match day experience.

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the manager Welcome to this afternoon’s FA Cup tie at Highbury Stadium.

Burton Albion are our visitors for the second time this season and we hope to put the first result to bed this afternoon.

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oth sides overcame nonleague opposition in the first round and like us, Burton, will be looking to have their name in the third round hat tomorrow. A potential big prize is on offer and I’m sure we are going to see a well fought cup tie today.

League form does, to an extent, take a back seat when it comes to the Cup football but we will go into the game with our usual desire to win.

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Highbury is a great place on matchday and your support is going to be essential when our busy, Festive campaign starts.

Finally, I’d like to welcome Gary Rowett, his staff and players.

Last Saturday’s draw against the league leaders left us with mixed feelings. We played very well in the first half and deservedly took our lead into half time. The second half saw us determined to keep that lead but we just lost our balance between defending well while keeping our attacking threat. We were all disappointed not to win but encouraged by how hard we made it for the visitors.

Today’s FA Cup game is our first away from our regular league schedule. Tuesday sees us defend our good run in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and test ourselves against League 1 opposition again when Rotherham United visit Highbury.

I hope as many of you can join us next week to build on our encouraging home atmosphere.

Hearing the Parkside Stand join the Memorial Stand in good voice last weekend was great to hear. It’s also good to see many of our junior players inside Highbury along with our under 16 members.

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Captain Mark Roberts with his matchday column

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SKIPPER’S LOG

Skipper Mark Roberts looks forward to the FA Cup tie with Burton and reflects on the league form in the last 7 days

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oday we take on Burton Albion here at Highbury for the second time this season but this time around it’s the FA Cup and a place in the third round at stake.

We lost to today’s opponents early on in our campaign in what really was a game of two halves.

Having found ourselves 3-0 down at the break we responded magnificently in the second half and should have probably forced an equaliser. This afternoon we must be right at it from the very first whistle and be ready to win both halves of football.

Last week we came agonisingly close to three valuable points against Oxford. As you would expect the lads were gutted in the dressing room after the game but as the gaffer was quick to point out, we have to take the positives from a battling display.

season so it is a fantastic game we will all look forward to.

Back to today and the challenge ahead will not be an easy one but we are determined to be the team that is in the hat for tomorrows draw.

The chance to tackle one of the Premiership giants is not one that comes around too often so get behind the lads and help us get there.

Enjoy the game

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Oxford are the current league leaders for a reason and for the most part we handled everything they threw at us, putting bodies on the line and fighting for the cause. That spirit and determination will see us in good stead in the games ahead as sometimes you simply have to roll up your sleeves and dig deep for one another.

In midweek we host Rotherham United in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Northern Semi-Final with the opportunity to take another step closer to Wembley. We have beaten higher league opposition in that competition already this

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evening gazette Here we go with an afternoon of FA Cup action at Highbury.

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t’s difficult to forget what happened last time the famous old trophy was contested in this parish - a shock exit for the club and even more shocking departure for manager Micky Mellon.

It was a tough weekend not only for those of us reporting the events but for those at the club rushing to pick up the pieces in the wake of those dramatic few hours.

Just a few days later Graham Alexander arrived to take over at the helm and the manager, this afternoon, will celebrate a year in charge at Fleetwood Town.

On the surface it may appear little has changed.

But those of us who work closely with the club will have seen the marked transformation behind the scenes Graham’s tenure has brought.

He’s had to make some brave decisions along the way releasing skipper and fans’ favourite Steve McNulty which preceded the huge shake up over the summer which saw a number of big names leave the club.

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Town are in a better position to push for promotion now than they were at the same point last season.

The squad is packed with players experienced at this level and above.

There’s young talent as well with Antoni Sarcevic currently one of the division’s hot properties.

Not that the past has been entirely forgotten.

Nathan Pond’s performances this season have been superb and in his testimonial year Pondy has well deserved his role as an everpresent in Town’s back line.

It’s easy, looking at the league table, to say little progress has been made.

But that doesn’t tell the whole story.

I don’t think this side, yet, have come anywhere close to fulfilling their potential.

We’ve seen, in spells, what they are capable of - some fine attacking football.

Steven Schumacher made the point to me last weekend that this team is still fairly new - having played little more than 20 games together.

I guess he’s saying all the pieces of the jigsaw are here but they’ve not yet all slotted into place.

Let’s hope it all does today, not only because there’s a spot in the lucrative third round at stake but because it’s high time Fleetwood banished the Burton bogie.

They’ve scored eight goals in two games here at Highbury and Fleetwood will have to be much improved over their last Brewers encounter if they are to progress.

The key is not to dwell on those defeats but to concentrate on the kind of football which has seen the club march onwards in another knockout competition this term.

The third round draw is one of the most exciting moments in the footballing calendar today’s mission is to make sure Fleetwood, this season, are in it.

It hasn’t, yet, all come together for a sustained push.

Those squad changes are what most people see but there’s plenty else going on, not least the increased emphasis on fitness, under the guidance of Youl Mawene and the introduction of video analysis to aid the players and staff.

I’ve no doubt, despite the rollercoaster start, Fleetwood

Old and new. Graham Alexander in training with Nathan Pond and Jeff Hughes

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community trust School Assemblies

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uring this season the Community Trust has been delivering school assemblies in primary schools across the Fylde Coast.

With the help of club mascot Captain Cod, we have been into 6 primary schools so far with another half a dozen booked in for the New Year. Our interactive assemblies involve the children taking penalties at Captain Cod and asking them questions surrounding football and Fleetwood Town. The kids seem to be really attentive and enjoy the short time we have with them. We also reward the school with tickets for a future home game at Fleetwood Town Football Club as part of growing the younger fan base.

This last two weeks we have been at Carters Charity in Preesall, and The Copps Primary School in Great Eccleston. The reason for going in both these schools was to celebrate their achievement of best attended primary schools in Wyre & Fylde. It’s really important for attendance to be rewarded, and as education is one of main focuses for the Trust it was a privilege for us to be part of it.

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New Community Trust Website We’d like to bring your attention to Fleetwood Town Community Trusts NEW website www.fleetwoodtownfcct.com Our new website will help keep everyone up to date on the latest news and goings on with Fleetwood Town Community Trust. As well as having information on upcoming sports camps, mascot bookings, and NCS enquiries. Why not save it to your favourites. Community Director Matt Hilton is delighted with the new website: ‘It’s great that we can now promote our new website, it’s been in planning for the last month and I am thrilled with the outcome of it. Having our own website demonstrates how far the Community Trust has come over the last 18 months. I urge everyone to take go and take a look.

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Join the Junior Cod Army on the road to Rochdale A.F.C

Come and celebrate Christmas with Fleetwood Town Football Club & Community Trust

The party will be held on Wednesday 18th December in Jim's Bar and Red & Whites from 6 to 8.30pm.

• Christmas fancy dress competition with prizes for the best given out by Fleetwood players • Santa's grotto including a present for every child that attends, • Entertainment by DJ and entertainer Krazy Karl!

And for the parents bars will be open with Mulled wine available.

Saturday 14th December 2013 Fleetwood Town Community Trust would like to invite you to it's first 'Junior Cod Army Away Day'. We are asking all members to come along with a parent or guardian.

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Tickets ON SALE call: NOW in the For boys and girls aged 5 - 14 years old Club Shop opt.1 including daily multi-sports programme for just Venue: Fleetwood High School £2.

Dates: Mon 23rd Dec, Mon 30th Dec, Thur 2nd - Fri 3rd Jan Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm for the full day, 10:00am - 2:00pm for the half day On Monday 30th December the Sport Camp will be going on tour for a Manchester football experience to the National Football Museum and tour of Old Trafford, when booking for all 3 days there will be £5 discount for the trip.

To book contact Jason Sharp P: 01253 775080, E: jason.sharp@fleetwoodtownfc.com

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the highbury visitor Gary Rowett

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As a played he was a defender, notably playing in the Premier League for Everton, Derby County, Leicester City and Charlton Athletic. He also played in the Football League for Cambridge United, Blackpool, Birmingham City and Burton Albion. In May 2009 he was appointed assistant manager to Paul Peschisolido at Burton.

Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Last season: Football League Two

Beat in play-off by Bradford City

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In May 2009, Rowett was named as assistant to newly appointed manager Paul Peschisolido at Burton Albion. Rowett was put in temporary charge of Burton, along with Kevin Poole, following Peschisolido’s sacking on 17 March 2012. On 10 May 2012, Gary Rowett was announced as the permanent replacement and become manager of Burton Albion.

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WhaT THEy SAID Burton Albion assistant manager Kevin Summerfield told BBC Radio Derby: “Three clean sheets is something that you don’t get very often and three wins as well. So I don’t think it could have gone any better really.

“Today was really tough. You could say that at times, we didn’t deserve to get the three points.”

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BBC Sport Online Burton Albion claimed their third consecutive league win to end Plymouth Argyle’s eight-match unbeaten streak.

The only goal came on 12 minutes when Adam McGurk latched on to Phil Edwards’ long ball and fired past keeper Luke McCormick from just inside the box.

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burton 2 hereford 0 McGurk 37’ Palmer 84”

Defender- Zander Diamond:

Defender- Damien McCrory:

A commanding captain at the heart of the Burton defence. Has played against Bayern Munich during his time with SPL side Aberdeen. Moved to Albion from Oldham Athletic in 2012.

Former Republic of Ireland under 18 and under 19 international. Played in all divisions in the Football League and made over 50 appearances last season for Albion.

Goalkeeper- Dean Lyness:

Product of Birmingham City Academy. Second season after being signed from Kidderminster Harriers at the start of the last campaign.

Defender- Chris Hussey:

Defender- Ian Sharps:

Formerly of Coventry City during their time in the Championship. Returned to AFC Wimbledon in January on loan to help club to promotion before joining Burton in the summer. Scored at Highbury in September.

A defender with vast experience.

Former captain of Rotherham United and Shrewsbury Town and has been included in the League 2 Team of The Year 3 years in a row.

Midfielder- Phil Edwards:

Can play in defence or midfield.

Played for both Morecambe and Accrington Stanley, finishing joint top scorer in his final season with the latter.

Midfielder Matty Palmer:

Midfielder- Robbie Weir:

The first permanent signing by Gary Rowett after joining the club in 2012. Played for Northern Ireland at under 21 level and Weir is regarded as a box to box midfielder.

Midfielder- Lee Bell:

Familiar face to Brewers’ fans after two spells with the club earlier in his career. Joined from Crewe Alexandra last season and was the club’s skipper on numerous occasions.

Highly rated young midfielder who was progressed from the youth team to the first team squad.

In both seasons with Albion, Palmer has won the Most Improved Player award.

Striker- Adam McGurk:

Striker- Billy Kee:

This season’s top goalscorer with 8 so far. Initially quitted the game after a serious knee injury before returning to action in March 2010 for Hednesford Town. McGurk has played for Northern Ireland at under 21 level and was called up to the full squad this year. Scored at Highbury in September.

Current Northern Ireland under 21 international. His first season in 2011 saw Kee score 12 goals in 14 games before a groin injury ended his season.

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next at highbury Rotherham boss Steve Evans

Rotherham United Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Round by Round Summary

By Jamie Cleaver-Smith

Rotherham United entered the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy in the second round, a round later than Fleetwood Town, and have recorded 2 away victories in the competition as they look to make it 3 here at Highbury.

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Second Round: York City 0-3 Rotherham United

Quarter Final: Hartlepool United 1-2 Rotherham United

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The Millers cruised into the quarter finals with a relatively straightforward victory away at York City.

Keiran Agard scored his 9th goal of the season to secure progression to the next round for The Millers.

An own goal from York’s Chris Smith gave the visitors the lead in the first half before Kieran Agard and Alex Revell secured the result with goals after the interval.

Tom Eaves, on loan from Championship side Bolton Wanderers, played up front in place of Alex Revell and repaid his manager’s faith in him.

Whilst United would have been labelled clear favourites going into this tie, manager Steve Evans rested a number of key players following a hard fought victory over Brentford.

The Minstermen did have chances throughout the game but could not find a way past goalkeeper Michael Ingham. In the end, it was a comfortable victory for the Millers.

Eaves opened the scoring on 9 minutes as he got on the end of Michael Tidser’s corner, his header was simply unstoppable.

Hartlepool responded well and were back level after 24 minutes as former Rotherham player Andy Monkhouse bagging the equalizer.

The final goal of the half, and the game, came from Agard in rather fortunate fashion.

Lee Frecklington struck a long range effort which inadvertently deflected off the ex Yeovil striker and the ball found the back of the net.

That goal, which was scored in first half stoppage time, proved to be the winner and sent the Millers into the semi-final to take on the Cod Army.

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under 14 girls Date: sunday 1st december 2013 Competition: the north valley league Venue: king george’s memorial playing fields

fleetwood blackburn bsg reds Ashleigh Leach , Kyra Bradley, Ellie Wood, Erin Brown, Daisy Hughes, Ellie Doolan, Abigail Atkin, Kiera Mercy.

Ellie Doolan scored Town’s only goal.

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Team: Jordan Jones, Olivia Cattle,

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Any girls who are interested in playing can contact manager John Atkin johnatkin1@hotmail.co.uk.

All games played on Sundays with midweek training.

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Good afternoon and welcome to Highbury Stadium for today’s FA Cup 2nd Round fixture against Burton Albion. The match sees the Brewers return to Highbury after their 3-2 victory back in August. A poor 1st half saw us 3-0 down at half time before we brought the scoreline back to 3-2.

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gain we have had a quick turnaround following last week’s game against Oxford United and we have also adapted our maintenance regime to help the pitch cope with the winter elements. As the temperatures are cooling down and the amount of daylight dwindles, we change certain factors such as height and frequency of cut.

With the height of cut in the growing season we get the cut down to 23 mm but we raise the height up to 30 mm for the winter period. The reason we raise the height is to offer more protection to the grass to help cope with the wear and tear to which it is subjected.

We are also adapting our aeration practices and I will aim to open up the top surface of the pitch with a shallow tine aerator.

I will also monitor the surface to see if I need to use a penetrant wetting agent which reduces the chemical charge between water and the soil and allows the water through. Helping the water through the profile by both physical and chemical means can be an effective way of maintaining a stable surface which is better equipped to sustain grass coverage.

To keep the grass healthy I make sure that it is as prepared as possible for the winter by reducing the amount of nitrogen in the fertiliser and increasing the levels of potassium. This

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reduces soft top growth whilst strengthening the cells and increases rooting, a typical feed at the moment is 6-0-27. I have also applied a fungicide which will provide approximately 2 months protection from disease which is still a possibility given the mild temperatures and the

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possible use of the frost sheets coming up.

Enjoy today’s action and hopefully lets cheer the lads into the 3rd round!

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he magic of the FA Cup with Budweiser returns to Highbury today for an exciting home tie with Burton Albion. FA Cup fever will no doubt grip Highbury if we can progress through into the 3rd round today with the carrot of a Premier League club or another potential date with Blackpool FC in the next phase of the competition. That would be fantastic but we have to overturn a Burton Albion side who have a fantastic record against us on home soil! Enjoy your day in Parkside Hospitality today and for those of you who have yet to sample the VIP experience we hope to see you for the busy festive period in the Parkside Suite!

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December which is a Grade B fixture and is priced at £49pp, Exec Boxes £625 plus VAT (inc 3 course meal) for 12 guests. ST upgrades just £30pp for this game.

The Accrington Stanley game on New Years Day, Wed 1st January is a Grade A game £55pp, £35 for ST Holders, Last Executive Box available £700 plus VAT for 12 Guests. Book now for both fixtures to avoid disappointment! It’s a fantastic day out whether it’s entertaining business customers or for celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday with friends and family – we can offer tailor made package options with signed memorabilia or drinks packages too. Call us on 01253 775080 for further details.

SHOW YOUR TRUE COLOURS – JPT HOSPITALITY! We have another Johnstone Paints Trophy clash to look forward to for the home game against League One side Rotherham Utd on Tuesday night! Our popular VIP Fish and Chip night is SOLD OUT in the Parkside Suite but at the time of writing we have the last Box available £240 plus VAT. Call us on 01253 775080 to book asap! If not join us on the terraces and visit Red & Whites for a bar snack pre-match!

Red & Whites lounge is available for function use

company Christmas or New Year function for up to 300. Buffet and entertainment options are available and can be tailor made to your requirements. If this is of interest let us know your proposed dates and requirements and we can tailor make a night for you and your staff – rooms of various sizes to suit your needs.

Room Hire starts at just £100.

CELEBRATE WITH US - BIG SCREEN MESSAGE! Since the launch of our new Birthday Messages service we have been inundated with requests for the big screen! If you are celebrating a birthday or have a reason to celebrate and want to announce this at Highbury we are now running messages on the big screen at half time. Send us your messages of congratulations to bigscreen@ fleetwoodtownfc.com and this will be displayed throughout the half time break on matchday!

WEDDING FAYRE IN JANUARY! BECOME A CLUB SPONSOR !

We always look for new opportunities to get involved as a club sponsor.

We are keen to attract the right partners as Back of Shirt and Short Sponsors with tailor made packages available – this is taken on a long term view for this and next season. Local and national promotion of your brand on the team kit, ad boards around the stadium, fan interaction and TV and media exposure heighten the opportunity and also offer some fantastic pr benefits too. Deals are available for the remainder of the 13-14 and 14-15 season.

Call me on 07854 846820 of these opportunities are of interest, tailor made packages are available to suit your business needs.

NEW COCKTAIL MENU POPULAR! Our New Cocktail menu has been successful in the last two home games in the Parkside Suite courtesy of some help from

Simon Liptrott from Boca Cafe Bar Poulton who has assisted us with the launch. It’s a fantastic edition to the matchday experience so next time you visit us as a VIP Guest in the Parkside Suite try one, the Cod Army Cosmopolitan is our most popular to date, they are priced at £5.80 and you are in for a treat!

XMAS PARTY NIGHTS! Party Nights are going well with the first event on Fri 6th is SOLD OUT. The Last available date is on Friday 20th December for an 80’s and 90’s Party Night with a delicious festive 3 course meal from our event partners Twelve Restaraunt priced at £27.50 per ticket with party games and music from Radio Wave’s Ged Mills!

EXCLUSIVE ROOM HIRE DEALS FOR christmas and new year!

We can make your party an exclusive one for family and friends for 60 guests or for a

We have set a date on Sunday 26th January 2014 for a Wedding Fayre at Highbury Stadium. Keep a look out for further details which will be released soon but in the meantime if you are thinking of getting married put this date in your diary!

Please get in touch with Sarah McLellan (Sales and Events Manager) for details on forthcoming events and some great deals on our functions and events hire – Season Ticket Holders remember it’s your club your venue with a healthy discount off room hire we look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks for your custom!

Martin Booker Head of Commercial martin.booker@fleetwoodtownfc.com Office: 01253 77508 Mobile: 07854 846820 Follow us on Twitter: @FTFCCommercial

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Fleetwood Town would like to thank ‌

Main Sponsor

official beer

club Sponsor

hospitality partner

Official Kit Supplier

media partner

health & Fitness partner

commercial partners

medical partner

mobile partner

coach travel partner

match progRAMME partner

OFFICIAL PIE

COMMUNITY partner

SIGNAGE partner

PROMOTIONS partner

seasonal sponsors

BUILDERS SUPPLIES

To become a commercial partner of Fleetwood Town FC please contact Martin Booker (Head of Commercial) 07854 846820 or martin.booker@fleetwoodtownfc.com for details of partnerships available.

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COD ARMY SPONSORS

Player Sponsorship Package includes Hospitality for 2 for a designated FL Skybet L2 game, picture with your sponsored player, name in the programme, shirt presentation at the end of the season Call 01253 775080 to sign up your player.

just £199!

#1 Scott Davies

#4 Stuart murdoch

#5 mark roberts

#6 nathan pond

#7 gareth evans

#8 Steven Schumacher

Nice One Ices Tel 07709 347948

Adopted FTFC Fans - Russell Murdoch, Brodie, Liam & Kenneth

ftfc community trust

PNG Cod Army Alan Kettlewell

FTFC Fans David and Richard Hancock

Fleetwood Town Juniors

#9 jon parkin

#10 jamille matt

#11 jeff hughes

#12 junior brown

#13 alan goodall

#14 liam hogan

J Parkin Painter & Decorator Tel 07917133779

Northern Rags - Unique Designer Menswear

P Reynolds Plumbing & Heating Tel 07855 305115

Twelve Restaraunt - www. twelve-restaraunt.co.uk

FTFC Fans - Steven VanderClute and Pavel Karamshin

Solaria Tanning Centre Tel 0161 4421777

#15 Conor McLaughlin

#16 Ryan Cresswell

#17 Matty Blair

#18 Antoni Sarcevic

#21 Jamie Allen

#23 David Ball

tony and mick mclaughlin

Robert & Anne Brown - Market Pet Supplies (Fleetwood Market)

Fleetwood High School ‘Achievement for all through personal best’

Sandringham Court Hotel Tel 01253 622777

Available to Sponsor

FTFC Fan - Chantelle Nuttall

#24 Ryan Crowther

#Stephen Jordan

#26 Richard Wright

#27 Jake Parker

#33 David Lucas

Available to Sponsor

Available to Sponsor

Wavesea Ltd (Fish Merchants) Tel 01253 777694

Valent Roofing (Manchester) 0161 8643311

Available to Sponsor

Graham Alexander

Chris Lucketti

Youl Mawene

luke bussey

Danny Moore

cowgill holloway accountants 01204 414 243

cowgill holloway accountants 01204 414 243

De Vere Village Blackpool

First Medical Group call 01253 853 799

The Strawberry Gardens Pub

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SPONSOR’s GALLERY

Each game our Sponsors and Hospitality guests are featured on these pages We look at our sponsors and guests who joined us for the Oxford Utd game last weekend …

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An animated Neil Morten, from Oxford Match Sponsors, Kribensis picks up a signed shirt from Junior Brown pre-match

2 Matchday Guest Local Boxing

Referee with MC and Host Martin Booker for a Q & A pre-match

3 Ball Sponsors ‘The Adopted

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Scottish Cod Army’ enjoyed their day with us in an Executive Box v Oxford

4 Ball Sponsors ‘The Scottish Cod

Army’ line up on the pitch with the team captains and officials for the Oxford Utd clash

5 MOM Mark Roberts picks up

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his O2 MOM Champagne from a guest of Match Sponsors Kribensis

If you would like to appear on these pages join us on Matchday in the Parkside Suite Call 01253775080 to join us!

Around highbury Mani following the Oxford game

LOAN NEWS

Mani DIESERUVWE’s loan period at Highbury has been extended until 1st February 2014. The Sheffield Wednesday striker has made three substitute appearances for Town. The frontman made eight appearances during a loan spell at Conference Premier side Hyde.

Dale Eve at Highbury

“Everyone’s sound at Highbury.

The lads are brilliant and like being part of the side. I’m enjoying myself to be fair. It will be good to get a bit longer on the pitch as it’s sometime difficult to make an impact with only a few minutes to go.”

Dale Eve has joined Fleetwood Town on loan from Premiership Stoke City.

The 18-year-old will train under David Lucas but has not been allocated a squad number. Stoke signed Dale to on a two-year development contract in June 2011 and was followed by a two year professional contract in May 2012.

The keeper has progressed through the youth teams of Bermuda and was called up to the senior squad in November 2011. He made his international debut in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Barbados where he came on as a second half substitute in a 2–1 victory.

hospitality Live football in Jim’s Sports Bar and around the ground today • 12:15 Derby v Blackpool • 12:45 Newcastle United v Manchester United • 17:30 Sunderland v Spurs

Season ticket holders can upgrade to hospitality in the Parkside Suite for two forthcoming Sky Bet League 2 games.

• Cheltenham 21st December £30 • Accrington 1st January. £35 in Parkside Suite

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Tyson Moves Up the Fylde coast Tom Bestwick speaks to on loan Blackpool striker Nathan Tyson

It was hard to leave Reading. I got to a place where I couldn’t quite force my way into Alan Pardew’s team and at that time Wycombe was the best option for myself. I learnt a lot during my time there. Tony Adams was the manager there at the time when I first moved and it was a bit of a struggle, but then John Gorman came in and, for me, he is the best manager I have played under in my career. It was just a shame we couldn’t get promoted whilst I was there.

That success earned you your first big move when you joined Nottingham Forest in 2005.

How did you find life at the City Ground?

Nathan, your career started at your hometown club Reading. What was it like learning your trade in their academy?

It was hard at first, the dressing room was really fragile and there was a lot of stuff going on off the pitch. We were struggling in League 1 at the time as well and Gary Megson didn’t get much support. I suffered a really nasty

You had a number of different loan spells before eventually settling at Wycombe Wanderers. You had a very successful two years down there didn’t you?

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And then you raised a few eyebrows by making the short move to their local-rivals Derby County.

My last game for Forest was in the play-off semi-final against Swansea and after the game the Chief Executive came in, shook everyone’s hand and said “unlucky see you next season” but when he came to me he said “unlucky best of luck for the future.” I felt like I had been kicked in the teeth and when it came to it I wanted to stay in the area. I wanted to stay with my children so after a chat with Nigel Clough I knew it was the right thing to do, though, I did know it was going to raise a few eyebrows.

Derby days for Tyson Action Images / Paul Currie Livepic

It was fantastic really, to learn at the team you supported growing up and representing the club and your friends, it was a massive honour. I learnt a hell of a lot and the three staff I was with during my time there all went on to manage in the Premier League. It was a great learning experience.

injury in my second season and suffered two medial ligament injuries in one season. I played under Billy Davies as well and everything started to pick up. He was fantastic, he’s a very, very good manager.

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Injury wise, you didn’t seem to have the best of luck during your first season at Pride Park. It must have been a hard time for yourself?

It was certainly the most stressful part of my career. It just never happened for me, I had a groin injury and I had a knee injury still from my time with Forest and I just never recovered. It was a very difficult stage for me and I went under the knife a few times.

I just wanted to impress and no one wants to be out injured. I felt embarrassed to be honest but I bounced back in the second season and scored a few goals, but unfortunately it didn’t work out in the end.

You left at the end of your second season and there seemed to be different things said over that summer regarding your situation.

What was your view of your departure?

I can’t go into it too much. I said my piece and I have no negative things to say about Nigel, I highly respect him and I would never go out to upset people. It was just the way I left, I found around May time that I was on the transfer list, but me and Nigel were very civil with each other and I just got on with it, put my head down and worked hard until I eventually got my move to Blackpool.

You got your move to Blackpool on deadline day, unfortunately you have yet to start a game, but do you put that down to their good start to the season?

Yeah definitely. I spoke to Paul Ince and we had a long conversation and he said he felt sorry for me and that he just wants me to go out and play games. I came at a time when the club was at the top of the league and you can’t expect the manager to make changes to a winning side. At that time, it was decided I would go out and play some games and that’s when the offer from Fleetwood came in.

You haven’t played in League 2 for almost eight years, was it an easy choice to drop back down once Fleetwood had shown an interest in you?

I just wanted to play football. I know Graham (Alexander) very well from playing against him and after speaking to him it was a very easy decision to come and join the club until January.

I needed to improve my fitness, I needed to play games and Graham and Fleetwood gave me a great chance for me to do that.

It was certainly a pulsating first game for you to be involved in. I am sure you have not had many debuts like that?

It was certainly very interesting!

For me personally, it was important to play most of the game and afterwards I said “wow I am a bit off the pace.” Since I have been here though we have had a Tuesday game and then another Saturday game and already I am feeling one hundred times better than what I did when I first arrived.

It had been almost 11 months before your last first team start, do you see this as a chance to get your career back on track?

Yeah I did, but saying that I want to do the best I can for Fleetwood Town as well. I know I have the ability to succeed having played in the Championship for a while now and I just needed the run of games to rediscover that. I am still here for another month yet so I want to play as many games as possible and help Fleetwood get as many points as possible.

You have played three games for the Cod Army now, how have you found your time at the club so far?

I have really enjoyed it so far.

When I first came, I probably put myself under too much pressure to score a goal, but I believe once the first one goes in I know they will start flying in. There is a good atmosphere here and I am enjoying being around the lads, mostly though, I am just enjoying my football again and playing games and I am looking forward to playing a lot more over the next month. Highbury action for Tyson

Just looking ahead to today’s game and Fleetwood have the chance of being in the draw for the third round of the FA Cup, is this competition still an important one for yourself?

Unfortunately I won’t be able to play against Burton, but it is still a massive opportunity for clubs.

I was with Millwall last season on loan and I watched Millwall go all the way to Wembley and to the semi-finals. It’s a fantastic competition and you can never write it off. It will certainly be funny if Fleetwood get through and play Blackpool in the next round again!

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paul collier atches up with Asst Groundsman Ashley Roche about his role at Fleetwood Town FC

It seems ironic that a town with a rich fishing heritage like Fleetwood should have a member of staff with a fishy surname. Whilst the spelling of the freshwater species is not the same as the club’s youngest member of full time staff, it seems appropriate that the two should be linked. For 18 year old apprentice Ash, who was born in the town, his employment with the Cod Army is his first port of call.

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he highly likeable and friendly local takes up the story “ I began at Fleetwood Town as a 13 year old glass collector and then got more involved by playing in the club’s under 14 side. I was invited down by the then manager James Scantlebury and enjoyed it for nearly two years but then I started having problems with my knees which really began to trouble me. ” Prior to working at Highbury Stadium, Ash had attended to watch games as he recalls “ I used to live just around the corner in Rutland Avenue and could always hear the crowd on match days which made me intrigued to find out what was going on. For this reason I started coming to the ground to see the matches here.”

Having got a foot through the turnstile, the youngster became intrigued about the possibility of doing more work at the club.

He remembers “ I spoke to the Head Groundsman, Dale Frith, on several occasions just to enquire if there might be any openings for me. He told me that the club might be looking to take on an apprentice due to needing an extra pair of hands. When he gave me this response, I was like a dog with a bone and wouldn’t let go. I even plucked up the courage to go and see the Chief Executive, Steve

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Curwood, to plead my case for an apprenticeship. I have got to be honest and say that I went to see him several times and was probably a bit of a pest ! I think my persistence paid off though as in June last year I was asked to help with the laying of the artificial surround to the pitch.

Within the last couple of days of doing this work Dale came to me and said the apprenticeship was available if I would like it. Naturally, I didn’t have to be asked twice and accepted straight away and my contract began the following month. In truth, I couldn’t believe that it had actually happened. ” Ash’s employ is linked to work which he has to undertake as part of an on going course in conjunction with Myerscough College near Bilsborrow. He explains “ A tutor from the college comes out to see me every six to eight weeks to make sure that I am keeping up with the work which I am set. Much of the work relates to what I do relating to issues of pitch maintenance. Health and safety matters are also included which are key when I am dealing with machinery. ” The amount of work which Ash along with his two colleagues, Dale and Nick, get through in preparation for a game is considerable. Ash remarks “ My working week begins on a

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Monday. If we have played at home on the previous Saturday then I am involved in helping to repair the pitch. Slide tackle marks for example, can make a bit of a mess but the damage can be repaired with attention.

I then use a rotary mower which cleans up the playing surface and takes any debris off .The following day the pitch will then have a single cut either way and on the Wednesday the same will happen again. Thursday and Friday will result in a double cut and we also try to mark out the pitch the day before the game.

We do spend an awful lot of time and care in keeping the playing surface in the best possible condition. ” Ash’s apprenticeship is likely to be for 18 months although he is hoping to follow this with an advanced course lasting a further year. He remains under no illusions though of what is expected of him “ I do realise just how lucky I am to have this fabulous opportunity to work for my home town club. I have an awful lot to learn yet but I am determined to progress as this is what I want to do in life. ” To supplement his wage, Ash also works behind the bars in the stadium which also incorporates glass collecting and barrel changing. He comments “ I enjoy the complete contrast between the work I do in the pitch and

my other work off it. I have got to know a lot of the staff very well indeed and even though I am young I do get treated with respect which is nice. While we all operate as a team I also feel that I am part of a family. Clearly there are times when people need to be above others but we do all try and help each other when the situation requires it. ”

Finally, when the local lad is asked his thoughts about Chairman, Andy Pilley and what he has done for the town Ash responds instantly “ His input has been unbelievable for Fleetwood. When I was a small boy and walked past the ground there were no proper stands. The Chairman, has just transformed everything. Even after all our recent success, I find it incredible

just how far we have come. I truly never ever envisaged this.

I was amazed when we reached the Blue Square North but I never ever imagined getting in to the Football League itself. It has just been the most incredible journey and one which I hope is far from finished yet. On a personal note, I am extremely determined to continue to play my part in what for me is a wonderful adventure.”

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who? what? where?

Date Sat 3 aug wed 7 aug sat 10 aug sat 17 aug sat 24 aug sat 31 aug tue 2 sept sat 7 sept sat 14 sept sat 21 sept sat 28 sept sat 5 oct tue 8 oct sat 12 oct fri 18 oct tue 22 oct sat 26 oct sat 2 nov sat 9 nov tue 13 nov sat 16 nov sat 23 nov tue 26 nov sat 30 nov sat 7 dec tue 10 dec sat 14 dec sat 21 dec thu 26 dec sun 29 dec wed 1 jan sat 4 jan sat 11 jan sat 18 jan sat 25 jan tue 28 jan sat 1 feb fri 7 feb sat 15 feb sat 22 feb sat 1 mar sat 8 mar tue 11 mar sat 15 mar sat 22 mar tue 25 mar sat 29 mar sat 5 apr sat 12 apr fri 18 apr mon 21 apr sat 26 apr sat 3 may

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Opponents dagenham & redbridge notts county plymouth argyle burton albion hartlepool afc wimbledon tranmere rovers torquay united bury portsmouth exeter city bristol rovers crewe alexandra chesterfield southend united scunthorpe united york city newport county AFC gloucester city carlisle united northampton town mansfield town accrington stanley oxford united burton albion rotherham united rochdale cheltenham town morcambe wycombe wanderers accrington stanley plymouth argyle dagenham & redbridge hartlepool united burton albion scunthorpe united york city newport county AFC northampton town mansfeild town afc wimbledon torquay united bury portsmouth exeter city bristol rovers rochdale oxford united morcambe cheltenham town wycombe wanderes southend united chesterfield

comp Score h/t res att team sbL2 3-1 2-1 W 2511 davies roberts 1 schumacher (70) hughes 1 brown (76) hogan cresswell 1 c1c r1 2-3 1-2 L 2115 davies murdoch (74) roberts evans 1 hughes hogan cresswell sbl2 2-0 2-0 w 7280 davies roberts schumacher (86) hughes brown (86) cresswell hogan sbl2 2-3 0-3 l 2611 davies roberts schumacher (57) hughes 1 brown hogan cresswell sbl2 1-0 1-0 W 3297 davies murdoch roberts pond evans brown (76) hughes 1 sbl2 0-2 0-2 L 3744 davies murdoch pond evans (56) matt hughes roberts jpt r1 2-1 0-0 W 1937 davies howell mclaughlin cresswell murdoch pond schumacher sbl2 4-1 2-0 W 2426 davies howell pond evans (90) schumacher matt 1 (81) hughes sbl2 2-1 0-1 w 3520 davies mclaughlin (84) howell pond brown cresswell schumacher (78) sbl2 1-0* 0-0 W 15808 davies mclaughlin howell cresswell pond brown schumacher (90) sbl2 1-2 0-0 l 2557 davies mclaughlin howell cresswell pond schumacher brown (45) sbl2 3-1 0-0 W 5303 davies hogan howell pond blair (76) schumacher (84) cresswell jpt r2 4-0 2-0 W 1928 davies mclaughlin roberts pond 1 brown hogan evans (71) sbl2 1-1 0-0 D 4521 davies hogan howell hughes pond crowther (80) cresswell sbl2 0-2 0-1 L 4996 davies hogan taylor murdoch (82) cresswell pond crowther (64) sbl2 0-1 0-0 L 2492 davies hogan (79) taylor roberts pond blair (66) murdoch (79) sbl2 2-0 1-0 W 3523 davies hogan (78) cresswell pond schumacher murdoch taylor sbl2 4-1 1-0 W 2354 davies hogan (43) taylor cresswell pond schumacher 3 murdoch FAC r1 2-0 1-0 w 1183 davies mclaughlin taylor roberts pond murdoch schumacher JpT nQF 2-0 1-0 W 2446 davies mclaughlin taylor roberts cresswell schumacher murdoch sbl2 0-1 0-0 L 4076 davies mclaughlin taylor cresswell pond schumacher murdoch (56) sbl2 5-4 2-2 W 2831 Davies McLaughlin Taylor Cresswell Pond Schumacher Murdoch Schumacher (89) sbl2 0-2 0-0 L 1699 Davies McLaughlin (85) Taylor Cresswell Pond Murdoch (78) sbl2 1-1 1-0 D 2739 Davies McLaughlin Taylor Roberts Pond SCHUMACHER Murdoch fac r2 JPT nsf sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2 sbl2

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2013/14 sarcevic blair (68) sarcevic sarcevic hogan brown (71) brown brown sarcevic 1 sarcevic sarcevic sarcevic crowther (83) murdch (68) sacevic sarcevic sarcevic (90) sarcevic sarcevic sarcevic 1 (84) sarcevic SARCEVIC 3 Sarcevic Sarcevic

bell (77) sarcevic ball 2 ball sarcevic hogan blair (74) mclaughlin evans 1 evans (87) evans (66) murdoch murdoch matt ball hughes hughes hughes hughes hughes (78) hughes Hughes Hughes Hughes

Key : Scorer name 1 | Sky Bet League 2 = SBl2 | Capital One League Cup = C1c | Fa Cup - Fac Home Games have a red background | * = denotes own goal | = yellow card

crowther jordan murdoch (70) pond evans (76) ball 1 jordan pond schumacher matt (74) crowther (90) jordan howell (86) murdoch (86) pond crowther (57) jordan howell murdoch pond ball (82) jordan howell parkin matt (82) ball jordan howell parkin (56) schumacher evans matt 2 (81) roberts hughes (74) parkin (80) cresswell sarcevic 2 (81) murdoch (81) roberts parkin hughes matt (84) blaire roberts parkin hughes blair roberts parkin matt (69) hughes ball (80) lucas roberts parkin (80) hughes matt 2 (91) lucas roberts parkin (91) parkin 1 ball 1 lucas cresswell matt sarcevic brown lucas schumacher parkin (80) hughes brwon (64) lucas schumacher parkin (64) evans lucas cresswell matt (79) parkin evans 1 matt 1 lucas roberts parkin evans ball 1 (83) lucas roberts parkin evans (87) ball 1 (86) lucas goodall parkin 1 (65) evans ball 1 (84) lucas hogan parkin (84) evans (76) ball (34) lucas hogan parkin (34) EVANS 2 (87) Tyson (85) Lucas (gk) Hogan Parkin Evans Tyson Lucas (gk) Hogan Parkin (89) Evans (83) Tyson (77) Lucas (gk) Hogan Parkin

substitutes matt (77) brown (42) matt evans (57) mclaughlin mclaughlin ball (81) hogan hogan (84) hogan (87) hogan mclaughlin sarcevic Mclaughlin mclauhglin mclaughlin mclaughlin (78) mclaughlin (43) crowther dieseruvwe (84) dieseruvwe Dieseruvwe (85) Dieseruvwe (78)

Dieseruvwe (77)

mclaughlin mclaughin mclaughlin matt 1 (57) blair cresswell lucas blair 1 (90) murdoch (78) murdoch (90) murdoch evans (84) blair 1 (71) blair (85) matt (64) brown brown (86) brown brown (87) brown (78) brown (76) Carr Carr Carr

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blair lucas crowther (68) lucas blair lucas mclaughlin lucas crowther (78) lucas blair (71) lucas ball (81) lucas ball (840 lucas ball (69) lucas matt (66) blair (46) ball brown (76) ball (68) roberts blair (82) roberts matt (66) ball (79) blair (90) ball blair dieseruvwe (83) blair (86) dieseruvwe balir (56) roberts Blair (87) Roberts Blair (85) Roberts Blair Cresswell (83)

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FLEETWOOD’S PAST OPPONENTS

MILNTHORPE CORINTHIANS

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he name of Milnthorpe Corinthians Football Club will mean little to most people present this afternoon.

The small town of Milnthorpe sits just north of the Lancashire border in south Cumbria on the main A6 road from Lancaster to Kendal and with a population of just 2,100, not surprisingly the town football club has played at a fairly low level in nonleague football throughout its long history. It may surprise you however to learn that Fleetwood have met the Corinthians on six occasions, all of which have been in the qualifying rounds of the FA Cup and we take a look today at those meetings.

Meeting number one took place here at Highbury on 8th October 1955 in the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying round. A crowd of 1,451 saw a goalless draw and the replay took place at Milnthorpe’s Park Road ground the following Thursday afternoon. Fleetwood made no mistake second time around winning 5-2 with goals from Sammy Makin (2), Peter Chilvers, Ronnie Bagwell and an own goal.

Fleetwood lasted only one further round that season however, losing 3-1 in a replay at fellow Lancashire Combination team Lancaster City.

Fast forward six years to season 1961-62 and Milnthorpe arrived again at Highbury on 9th September 1961 for a 1st Qualifying Round tie. This time, Fleetwood made no mistake first time around thrashing the amateurs 9-1 with goals from Shepherd (4), Jones (3), Hollingworth and Jim Strachan before a crowd of 700. Again

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however, Fleetwood’s cup ambitions that season ended in the next round with a 5-2 replay defeat at Burscough.

Just 3 years later, on 5th September 1964, Milnthorpe again visited Highbury again in the 1st Qualifying Round and again they went home with another defeat, Fleetwood winning this time by 3-0 with goals from Whalley, Strachan and Irving before a crowd of 566. Yet again though, Fleetwood lasted only one further round and a 6-1 defeat at Morecambe ended our interest in the cup for a further season.

It was to be just 12 months later though, on 4th September 1965 that the two teams were to meet once again, this time at Milnthorpe but again in the 1st Qualifying Round. The result was the same though as Fleetwood progressed with a comfortable 7-1 win courtesy of goals from Dave Chester (3), Jim Strachan (2), Barry Dilworth and an own goal. There was to be no next round exit for Fleetwood this time though as our win at Milnthorpe was the start of an FA Cup run which took us into the 1st Round proper for only the second time in our history. After further qualifying round wins against Horwich RMI (after a replay), Clitheroe and Colwyn Bay, Fleetwood’s 1st round tie against 4th Division Rochdale finished 2-2 in front of what is still Highbury’s record attendance of 6,150. A 5-0 replay defeat at Spotland was a slightly disappointing end to a fantastic 1965-66 FA Cup season.

Fleetwood left the Lancashire Combination to join the newly

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formed Northern Premier League in 1968-69 but that season saw one final FA Cup clash with Milnthorpe Corinthians.

This time it was even earlier in the competition, an FA Cup Preliminary Round tie played at Highbury on 7th September 1968. Again, the outcome was a decisive Fleetwood win by 5-0 with goals from player-manager Derek Armstrong (2), Jim Strachan (2) and Andy Haddock before a crowd of 850. This was the 4th successive game between the two clubs incidentally in which Jim Strachan had scored for Fleetwood. Further FA Cup wins that season against Penrith (after a replay) and Clitheroe took us to the 3rd Qualifying Round where we again fell victim to our old rivals Morecambe 1-0 at Christie Park.

That was our last ever game against the amateurs of Milnthorpe Corinthians and it is, of course, highly unlikely we will ever come across them again as they now ply their trade 9 levels lower than we do in the West Lancashire League 2nd Division.

Our six FA Cup games against them though over a period of 14 years in the 1950’s and 60’s are an important part of our history.

Fleetwood’s FA Cup ties against Milnthorpe Corinthians: • 1955-56 Fleetwood 0-0 Milnthorpe (FA Cup 2nd Qual) • Milnthorpe 2-5 Fleetwood (FA Cup 2nd Qual replay) • 1961-62 Fleetwood 9-1 Milnthorpe (FA Cup 1st Qual) • 1964-65 Fleetwood 3-0 Milnthorpe (FA Cup 1st Qual) • 1965-66 Milnthorpe 1-7 Fleetwood (FA Cup 1st Qual) • 1968-69 Fleetwood 5-0 Milnthorpe (FA Cup Prelim)

Single sheet match programme from the 1965-66 tie

Fleetwood legend Percy Ronson bears down on the Milnthorpe goal at Highbury 1955-56

One of Fleetwood’s 9 goals against Milnthorpe at Highbury 1961-62 Team line ups from match programme from the 1968-69 tie

Fleetwood’s Dave Chester scores one of his three goals at Milnthorpe 1965-66

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sky bet league 2 round up

Tom Bestwick reviews all the action and stories from Skybet league 2

For a club that resides outside of the top two divisions in English football, this represents a special day.

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eople often talk about what the FA Cup means within the modern era of football, but for teams, like both Fleetwood Town and Burton Albion, the second round of the FA Cup figures highly in both team’s priorities for the season.

For the winner, a potentially huge lucrative tie awaits against one of the Premier League’s giants and for the loser, well, they just have to wait another year for the excitement to come around once more.

Fleetwood went out at this stage last year after being knocked out by a struggling Aldershot Town side, whilst Burton made the third round last year and were knocked out by Sky Bet Championship side Leicester City.

What you can guarantee is that every side playing in this second round will want to be there.

Burton go into today’s game on the back of last weekend’s 1-0 victory away at Plymouth Argyle – a result that stretched the Brewers winning streak to three games.

Adam McGurk, who scored in Albion’s 3-2 over Fleetwood earlier in the season, scored the only goal in the twelfth minute to end Plymouth’s eight-match unbeaten run as his side picked up another three points to lift them up to sixth in the table.

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Pompey-bound? Chris Wilder with Graham Alexander at Highbury last Saturday

League 2 will be looking to be in the hat with only ourselves and Burton and the match between Chesterfield and Southend United representing all League 2 affairs.

Looking across the division and, at the time of writing, Chris Wilder, the Oxford United manager, has been given permission to speak to Portsmouth about the vacant manager’s job at Fratton Park.

Wilder, who has been in the U’s hot seat since 2008, is in the frame to replace Guy Whittingham, who was sacked by Pompey on Monday.

Portsmouth had also approached Justin Edinburgh at Newport County, but the Football League new boys knocked back the approach and Oxford chairman Ian Lenagan has revealed he was unhappy that news of Portsmouth’s interest emerged shortly before his club’s match against Fleetwood.

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of respect for Chris’s long service and partly because we want our manager to be at Oxford United because he has the desire to be here, not because we prevent him speaking to other clubs,” said Lenagan.

The selections have also been made for both the Manager and Player of the Month awards for November.

Accrington Stanley boss, James Beattie, won three and drew one of his five games as the Reds moved away from the relegation places, whilst Phil Brown, Burton manager, Gary Rowett and John Ward also were nominated for the award.

For the player award, our very own Steven Schumacher has made the four-man selection after scoring four goals, including a hat trick against Newport County, and he was joined by Luke Prosser (Southend United), Zavon Hines (Dagenham & Redbridge) and Ollie Banks (Chesterfield).

The winners for the two awards

Steven Schumacher nominated

“We want to take our time with this appointment. It’s important we get this one right, especially when you think we’ve had quite a few managers in a short period of time.”

Northampton Town have moved themselves to within two points of safety after they halted Accrington Stanley’s eight-match unbeaten run. Stuart Dallas scored the only goal of the game as the Cobblers picked up their third win in five games.

They would have found themselves had Bristol Rovers not comfortably beaten AFC Wimbledon at the Memorial Stadium. David Clarkson, Tom Parkes and Matt Harold scored the goals as they continued their steady improvement in the league, whilst Dagenham & Redbridge continued to keep the pressure up on the play-off places with a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Wycombe Wanderers in which Rhys Murphy fired in his tenth goal of the season.

were announced yesterday.

“The progress we have made as a football club is fantastic and this group of players are really beginning to believe they can compete in this division.”

Matt Richard’s scored a last

The only other team to win in the top seven were Scunthorpe United who continued their fine form under caretaker manager Russ Wilcox. Saturday’s 3-1 win over Torquay United, who consequently slipped to the foot of the League 2 table, was Wilcox’s third straight victory and chairman Peter Swann has said Wilcox is a ‘serious contender’ to get the job on the full time basis.

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Nevertheless, Chesterfield, Rochdale or Southend United could take advantage as they all dropped valuable points over the weekend. Paul Cook’s Chesterfield lost 3-2 away at Newport on Sunday in a game that was described by Justin Edinburgh as the best win of his side’s season.

Edinburgh said: “It’s the best win of our season there’s no doubt about that. It’s a hugely pleasing result.

Elsewhere Exeter City and Bury drew 2-2 at St James Park and Hartlepool United and Portsmouth drew 0-0.

Rochdale’s Keith Hill

Three points is what separates Oxford United in first down to Newport County in eighth; the division really has become that close. Fleetwood were five minutes away from being top and they finished the weekend seventh after Dave Kitson’s late equaliser.

minute equaliser to deny Southend United their sixth straight win in all competitions and York City kept their second consecutive clean sheet against Rochdale to deny the Keith Hill’s side the chance to also leapfrog Oxford United into top spot going into this weekend.

“I didn’t want to rush making a decision and I didn’t want the team in limbo so I felt it right to have another look at Russ and Tony, because obviously there’s always a bit of doubt when you put a new manager in,” Swann said.

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Graham Alexander has sent a personal letter to all young members urging them to back the team’s push on Sky Bet League 2 and the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.

THE COD ARMY NEEDS YOU! An Under 16s GO FREE membership allows you to attend all of Fleetwood Town’s home Sky Bet League 2 games for FREE! All you have to do is turn up on a match day and join the rest of the Cod Army Youngsters have been sent tickets for the next two games by post Fleetwood Town vs Rotherham United Tuesday 10th December KO 7.45pm

At each game there is the opportunity to • Meet the players in Jims Sports Bar. • Join the Cod Army in the Memorial Stand • Be part of the buzzing atmosphere All you need to do is bring your membership card to the ticket office to claim your free match ticket It’s as simple as that, why not bring some more of your mates down on a match day.

You are part of Fleetwood Town Football Club Your support is very important to Graham and the players You are part of our success!

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FA Cup with Budweiser FIRST ROUND CHALLENGEs Gloucester City 0 Fleetwood Town 2

Ball 11’ Parkin 84’ Whaddon Road, home of Cheltenham Town FC

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Burton Albion 2 Hereford United 0

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Team Manager

Graham Alexander

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Assistant Manager

Chris Lucketti Goalkeeper Coach

David Lucas Fitness Coach

Youl Mawene

2012–13 2,855 2011–12 2,264 2010–11 1,753 2009–10 1,355 2008–09 920 2007–08 721 2006–07 537 2005–06 466 2004–05 206 2003–04 13

Records

Physio

Luke Bussey Youth Team Academy Manager

Steve Carlin Youth Team Manager

Craig Madden Youth Team Assistant Manager

Mark Bowley Youth Team Goalkeeper Coach

Steve McIlhargey Steve McIlhargey

Conference • National Champions – 2011–12

Conference North • Runners-up (and play-off winners) – 2009–10

Northern Premier League • Premier Division Champions – 2007–08

Northern Premier League • First Division Champions – 1987–88, • Runners-up (promoted) – 2005–06

North West Counties Football League Premier Division • Champions – 2004–05

North West Counties Football League • First Division Champions – 1983–84, 1998–99

Lancashire Combination • Champions – 1923–24 • Runners-up – 1933–34, 1934–35

Lancashire League West Division • Reserve League Winners 2008–09

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• Record Victory (since 1997 reestablishment) 13–0 v Oldham Town on 5 December 1998.

North West Counties League Division Two • Record Defeat (since 1997 reestablishment) 0–7 v Billingham Town on 15 September 2001.

FA Cup first qualifying round, 2001–02 • Best League performance 13th in Football League Two (Fourth tier) 2012–13 • Best FA Cup performance 3rd Round 2011–12 • Best Football League Cup performance 1st Round 2012–13, 2013–14 • Best Football League Trophy performance Area Semi Finals 2013–14 • Best FA Trophy performance 2nd Round 2009–10 • Best FA Vase performance Runners-up 1984–85 • Most appearances 416 – Percy Ronson (1949–1964) • Most appearances (since 1997 re-establishment) 300+, Nathan Pond – (2003 – present)

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club stats

this week’s up-to-date player stats and sky bet league two table

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Goodall, Alan Hogan, Liam Howell, Dean Hughes, Jeff Jordan. Stephen Lucas, David (GK) Matt, Jamille McLaughlin, Conor Murdoch, Stewart Parkin, Jon Pond, Nathan Roberts, Mark Sarcevic, Antoni Schumacher, Steven Taylor, Charlie Tyson, Nathan Allen, Jamie Beeley, Shaun Howell, Dean Maxwell, Chris (GK) Ollerenshaw, Josh (GK) Titchiner, Alex Wright, Richard

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9(5) 2(8) 11(4) 0 15 5(1) 19

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Ball, David Blair, Matty Brown, Junior Carr, Daniel Cresswell, Ryan Crowther, Ryan Davies, Scott (GK)

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TOTAL APPEARANCES 2013/14

45(13) 4(10) 92(15) 0 18 15(12) 158(1)

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Oxford Utd

19 9

7

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Chesterfield

19 9

6

4

27 17 10

33

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Southend

19 10 3

6

25 17 8

33

4

Scunthorpe

19 9

6

4

26 21 5

33

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Rochdale

19 10 3

6

28 25 3

33

6

Burton

19 10 3

6

23 20 3

33

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Fleetwood

19 10 2

7

32 24 8

32

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Newport

19 8

7

4

27 21 6

31

9

Dag & Red

19 8

6

5

28 23 5

30

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31(6)

6

10

Morecambe

19 8

5

6

25 26 -1

29

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4

11

Exeter

19 7

5

7

24 25 -1

26

13(2) 39(3) 22(1) 6 1(1) 19(10) 27(8) 17(5) 18(17) 311(26) 11 21(1) 17(1) 10 3 2(2) 207(5) 39(3) 0 0 3(7) 0

0 1 3 0 0 11 0 0 16 49 1 7 4 0 0

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Wimbledon

19 7

5

7

23 24 -1

26

13

Hartlepool

19 7

4

8

21 20 1

25

14

Wycombe

19 6

5

8

24 26 -2

23

15

Cheltenham

19 5

8

6

24 29 -5

23

16

Plymouth

19 6

5

8

14 19 -5

23

17

Portsmouth

19 5

7

7

27 32 -5

22

18

Mansfield

19 5

6

8

21 26 -5

21

19

Accrington

19 5

5

9

18 24 -6

20

20

Bury

19 4

7

8

21 24 -3

19

21

York

19 4

7

8

23 27 -4

19

22

Bristol Rovers

19 4

7

8

16 20 -4

19

23

Northampton

19 4

5

10 15 24 -9

17

24

Torquay

19 3

6

10 20 33 -13 15

11(2) 0 1 1 6(2) 0 0 1 19 3 1 1 1(1) 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7(6) 6 0 0(1) 1 8(3) 1 0 3 12(5) 1 1 3 1(6) 2 0(1) 1 0 1(2) 16(1) 1 0 2 7 1 1 1 2 18 6 1 1 1(1) 14(1) 4 1 0 2 8 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 Currently on loan at Barrow Currently on loan at Bury Currently on loan at Bury Currently on loan at Cambridge United Currently on loan at Clitheroe Currently on loan at Chester City Currently on loan at Radcliffe Borough

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cod army Juniors The 2nd round of the FA Cup is always special one, win then itĂ­s all about the 3rd round draw on Sunday.

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here seems to be alot of games through this period and a lot of them due to the cup draws are at home. It means that the Juniors are getting to watch lots of football here in Fleetwood.

A few of the Junior Section visited Accrington Stanley for the evening game and with no disrespect to Stanley, it shows what quality facilities we are now used to at Highbury, lets not take it for granted! It was cold, dark and the result was one not to remember.

On a much more positive note, Parents, Coaches and Committee

members met up with both Matt Hilton and Declan Cox in Jims Bar, where the proposed new training complex was presented to us. The evening was a huge success, well supported by all and finished with a round of applause towards the proposal.

Fleetwood Town Juniors are just one of many excellent grassroots setups in the Wyre area, and we encourage all Junior teams to support it then reap the rewards of using the quality facilities for generations to come.

Christmas is fast approaching and already our tickets are bought for the Cod Army Juniors Christmas party on the 18th. If the Halloween party is anything to go by, then the event will be a huge success. Fancy dress again too! The Juniors have purchased 75 tickets so far and will purchase more should demand go further.

Speak to your team coach for more information.

On the 21st of December, a Junior Cod Army Coach is off to Rochdale, it would be great to get as many Juniors on board, travel prices are just ÂŁ5 for U16s.

A lot of the younger age groups do play on a Saturday morning, but are trying to rearrange, for the teams that play on a Sunday, FTFC will appreciate your support so get in touch with the club shop for more info.

Back onto the game, lets cheer them on to the 3rd round.

Good luck to the Cods.

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Under 15 Boys Fleetwood Town 2 – Layton 3 King George’s Memorial Playing Fields, Fleetwood | Sunday 1st December 2013 Town scorers: Caldwell and Slim Samie Slim loops home

1 Billy Crellin 2 Jack Morrison 3 Jack Greer 4 Sam Wakefield 5 Brandon Cossey 6 Samie Slim(C) 7 Josh Fleetwood 8 Brandon Faux 9 Joe Clegg 10 Ryan Clowes 11 Jack Brooks 12 Dan Cardwell 14 Owen van Bogerijen 15 Joe Pratt 16 Stuart Mellor 17 Steven Caldwell

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played with pondy

Former keeper Danny Hurst is the latest ex player to give his thought’s on Nathan Pond’s Testimonial

A seasonal long feature on players who have played with Nathan Pond, who is celebrating his Testimonial season after 10 years with Fleetwood Town. MARTIN BOOKER caught up with former goalkeeper DANNY HURST now at Southport quite a lot in terms of turnover of players each season, you just expected it to happen. I always had to perform to keep my place.

All my memories at Highbury are good memories. I’m really pleased for the Chairman and I’m sure he’s enjoying his club now at the top end of Skybet League 2. The whole place has changed a lot, the ground and pitch is fantastic a credit to everything the club has achieved – it’s geared for more success. ”

Its Pondy’s Testimonial this year- thought’s on his achievement of 10 years at Highbury?

“It’s fantastic, it does not happen nowadays and for a player to do it from that level to Football league I fantastic. In non-league players move on all the time but not him he stuck at it and fair play to him, I’m really pleased he has made it as a professional. To be there and start at the bottom and work your way up is accredit to him. Despite changes every season he has kept going and got the shirt. I joined the club when they were in Unibond 1st Division under Tony Greenwood, he was always a standout out performer back then and it does not surprise me now to see him making a name for himself in the Football League.”

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What would you say was your highlight whilst at Fleetwood with Pondy? “ Winning the various leagues was fantastic really so I couldn’t pick one out. We had so many good times! My first game for the club was interesting, I got sent off after 40 minutes and Pondy went in goal as we 2-2 draw in the end. He made three ‘worldy’ saves and he got us the draw.

That’s sums Pondy up – he can play anywhere!”

You spent 5 successful years winning three promotions at Highbury before your move to Barrow in 2011? “ Looking back it was a great spell of my career playing for a team that kept going for promotion. The team changed

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Finally you are now working with former Cods Alan Wright and John Hills at Southport? “ Yes I signed this summer. We started off really well beating Luton one of the favourites and went on a good run. The last 5 or 6 games we have struggled a little so I hope we can pick up.

Wrighty and Hillsy are great lads and I’ve always kept in touch. I was the gaffer’ first signing which was great but they deserve a success. ”

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i feel proud to be captain Oliver Martin

By James Edwards

The lads have been rewarded for their fine performances on the pitch with first team training and that’s what we’re all striving for at the end of the day”.

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O.J, as he is more commonly known by his teammates is the most experienced player in Craig Madden’s squad, and also carries the burden of being captain: “It’s my job to ensure that the lads are doing what they should be doing and I feel that I’ve coped with it rather well. I see myself as a “fatherly figure” to some of lads anyway, whether that’s because I’m the oldest or not I’m not too sure, but I do enjoy the responsibility of it all. I relish leading the lads out and feel proud to be the captain”.

Ollie in training with the first team

Fleetwood Town youth team captain and 2nd year scholar, Oliver Martin, hopes his performances in recent months will stand him in good stead for a professional contract come the end of the season.

Martin has been a key figure for Town’s youth team in recent months and his exploits between the sticks earned him a callup to the first team away at Wimbledon earlier in the season.

The young Codlings, under the guidance of Craig Madden, Steve Carlin and Mark Bowley have improved this term with many catching the eye with some fine performances.

Speaking to youth team reporter James Edwards, Martin said: We’ve been playing well so far this season, and if I’m honest I think we’re unlucky to be in the position that we’re in. However, if you look at it this way, we now have five wins under our belt which is one more than what we had for the entirety of last season and there’s still ten games to go”.

Having finished just a place off the bottom of the North West Youth Alliance League last year, the keeper has seen a big improvement from the players: “I feel that as a squad we’ve become a stronger unit as we work well together and demand a high standard from and other.

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Steve Carlin and Mark Bowley, Academy Director and Youth Team Coach respectively, drafted in Craig Madden as manager during the close season and Martin feels it’s been a fantastic appointment for the team: “He’s well respected amongst the group, as are all the coaches, as he fits in well with the team, and is a good person to have around the dressing room with his experience playing at a professional level”.

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With only ten league games of the season remaining and Martin in his second year, the decision will soon be made as to whether to give the goalkeeper a professional contract: “I feel that we all have as good a chance as each other, but it just depends on how much effort you put into every training session

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and the way you act around the club. Obviously I hope I’m doing enough to catch the right people’s eyes, but only the time will tell and hopefully I’ll fulfil the target of earning the contract”.

What will give the youngster hope though is that he was called down to Wimbledon at the eleventh hour by Graham Alexander, and Martin feels the experience gained with the first team was hugely beneficial: “It was a whirlwind 24 hours for me. Of course it was a great experience having to get to Manchester Airport, fly down to Heathrow and join up with the team, but unfortunately I didn’t make the squad as I was flown down to cover Dave Lucas. I wasn’t too fussed about it though and it was definitely a good memory to have and a great experience for me as a young player”.

Having seen the success of former youth team players Jamie Allen, Jake Parker and Richard Wright in recent seasons, Martin hopes to be able to emulate his peers: “Hopefully I can do the same and join them in the ranks next season!”

IMAGE DSC_0008 CAPTION Warming up with Scott Davies and David Lucas recently at Accrington

It seems like only yesterday when Fleetwood became the 141st club to have played in the football league. Since that historic day, on the 18th August 2012, when Torquay provided the opposition here at Highbury, the number of players to have appeared for the club in the football league reached 50, when Blackpool loanee Nathan Tyson started in last week’s encounter against Mansfield Town. How things change at pace within the game with only Scott Davies in the starting XI last week remaining from that opening fixture of 16 months ago.

The youngest to appear to date is Jamie Allen who made his debut away at Northampton aged 17 years 7months and 12 days, who on that same day became t

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want to be a mascot?

the cost

• The mascot will run out of the tunnel with a player prior to kick-off.

for more information or to book contact declan cox, community events and marketing officer m: 07958 203230 e: declan.cox@ fleetwoodtownfc.com

• Aged between 4-11 years of age.

• The mascot will receive a Fleetwood Town football, signed by all players.

• Will receive two adult tickets to accompany the mascot.

• Official Photographs taken with players and match officials

• £50 for the mascot and 2 adult accompanying adult tickets for the game

The Club are now taking Mascot Bookings for the following fixtures: Burton Albion (7th December) FA Cup with Budweiser

Rotherham United (w/c 9th December) Johnstone’s Paint Trophy THE PERFECT christMAS PRESENT Plymouth Argyle (4th January)

Hartlepool United (18th January)

The opportunity to be a Fleetwood Town Mascot is always very popular.

Please BOOK early by contacting the Community Trust on (01253) 775080 ext 2 or via email community@ fleetwoodtown.com

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operation highbury Dave Holloway with all the latest news on club merchandise, ticket and travel for our festive games

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ood Afternoon and welcome to Highbury Stadium for what promises to be an exciting FA Cup tie with Budweiser this afternoon. The supporters’ of our opponents, Burton Albion, are particularly welcome. I am sure many of ‘The Brewers’ contingent will be making their second visit of the season here after their visit back in mid August. I can only hope though that the result is more favorable to Fleetwood Town on this occasion and that we can progress into the third round. In common, with all of the smaller clubs, we continue to dream of being drawn against one the Premier League big boys.

Hopefully come 5pm tonight, the dream will be that bit more vivid.

Next Tuesday we are in Cup action once more when attention will switch to our Johnstone’s Paint semi final against Rotherham United here at Highbury Stadium. Please note that tickets are available at just £10 for adults and £5 for seniors over 65. Additionally, under 16’s will be admitted to the game for free. Why not bring a friend, relation or a work mate to enjoy the action with us?

Half season tickets are now available from the club shop.

They represent extraordinary value in that purchasers’ will be able to watch our remaining 12 home league games of the season for the cost of nine. The half season tickets will commence with the Accrington Stanley match on New Year’s Day. They would also make an ideal

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Christmas present for a friend or relative. Please remember that the club shop is open from Monday until Friday 9am until 5pm and until kick off on home match days. Please check out the items which we have for sale for Christmas ideas and do remember that you can buy your match tickets well in advance of our games.

Enjoy the Cup action.

Dave Holloway Operations Manager E: david.holloway@ fleetwoodtownfc.com

Club ticket shop office Rochdale Sky Bet League 2 Saturday 14th December 2013

Buy online at

Fleetwood Town supporters will be housed in the Willbutts Lane Stand which is a seating area located at the side of the pitch. Tickets purchased on the day are priced as follows:

Phone orders

Seating • Adults £20 • Over 65/Under 21 £14 • Under 16 £5

www.highburystore.com

01253 775080 We are now pleased to report that we have taken delivery of a second batch of replica home shirts which means the shop is once again fully stocked. The shirts are available in all sizes and following feedback from supporters we now have 3XL sizes available to purchase. Shirts are priced at just £40 for adults with juniors priced £30. Don’t forget we also have mini kits available priced at just £25; shirt, shorts and socks included.

With winter fast approaching why not treat yourself and purchase one of our new range of Puma winter leisurewear items which have been designed to keep you dry and warm during the cold and damp weather. Visit us in the club shop or take a look on www. highburystore.com to see a full range of products available to both adults and juniors.

Places still remain on the supporter’s coach which is priced at £10 per person with season ticket holders receiving discounted travel at £5 per season ticket holder. The coach will depart Highbury at approx 12pm.

Morecambe Sky Bet League 2 Thursday 26th December 2013 Fleetwood Town supporters will be housed in The Bay Radio Stand (Covered Terrace), with seating available in the Peter McGuigan Stand.

Tickets are priced as follows: Seating Terrace Adults £19 Adults £15 Over 65 £15 Over 65 £12 Under 18 £6 Under 18 £5 Under 14 Free with paying adult Under 14 Free with paying adult The club have received an allocation of tickets for supporters to purchase in advance from the Highbury ticket office. Tickets will remain on sale until 5pm on Monday 23rd December 2013. Supporters will also be able to pay via cash at the turnstiles on the day but Morecambe have advised supporters to purchase in advance to avoid queues which are anticipated on the day.

Places still remain on the supporter’s coach which is priced at £10 per person with season ticket holders receiving discounted travel at £5 per season ticket holder. The coach will depart Highbury at approx 12pm.

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the highbury oche wes newton with david mitchell

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recently getting to the quarter finals twice in the last three years so it would be great to have another good run this year.

Despite all that’s been happening on and off the oche I’ve still managed to keep an eye on Town’s results and it seems like the lads just need that bit more consistency with that amazing win over Mansfield followed by defeat at Accrington and a draw with Oxford United. I was surprised to see that the top of

the table draw with was only the second of the season.

It’s back to FA Cup action today against Burton Albion. A win could give the lads Premier League opposition in the next round so here’s hoping for victory and Liverpool!

Cash Converters Players Championship Finals second round game between Wes Newton and Steve Beaton Credit “Lawrence Lustig/PDC

y feet have hardly touched the ground since baby Zac came along last week! It turned out to be a really quick birth and I got myself involved along with Stacey’s mum before the ambulance arrived! Everything’s fine and I was so glad I wasn’t away at a tournament. If I was down in Somerset where the last event has been I wouldn’t have got back in time although I remember Adrian Lewis going back to Stoke between rounds last year for the birth of his lad. We had thought of Isaac for a name but decided on Zac because we didn’t think Isaac Newton was the ideal combination!

I got back to the dar`ts in the Cash Converters Players Championship at Minehead last weekend and considering my lack of practice and sleep these past few days I did well to reach the quarter finals. Eventually I was beaten by Michael van Gerwen who went on to beat Phil Taylor in the final and put himself in a great place with the World Championships just around the corner.

Yes, it’s back to Alexander Palace and this is the highlight of everybody’s year. I’m desperate to do well. It’s the one every player wants to win. It’s just the biggest event and the stage is miles bigger than any I’ve played on. When you first step up the dart board looks like a dot! When I first saw it I thought to myself, ‘My God, I’ve got to get up there and play!’ The room offstage is even bigger than the one we play in. It’s an unbelievable size. I’ve done well

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one on one

sam gilland TALKS TO chris parsons

After coming so close to automatic promotion last season, Burton Albion, Fleetwood’s Sky Bet League 2 rivals, are back in the play-off mix, currently sitting sixth in the table. They also reached the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Hereford and last year, the Brewers reached the third round of the competition before going out 2-0 at Championship side Leicester City. We caught up with Burton Albion’s new PR & Press Officer Chris Parsons for the lowdown on today’s FA Cup Second Round opponents.

Albion progress at the expense of Hereford United

A chance to get into the FA Cup Third Round, how much does that match mean to Burton Albion Football Club?

Chris: The Third Round of the FA Cup is a huge opportunity for clubs in the lower leagues to draw one of the Premier League big boys and Burton Albion are no different, everyone at Burton Albion will be wishing for a repeat of the Manchester United draw but of course we have to make the Third Round first.

You beat Hereford 2-0 to reach this stage, was it comfortable?

Chris: It was tight but goals in each half by Adam McGurk and Matty Palmer knocked the wind out of Hereford’s sails and the match was reasonably comfortable because of that.

What’s your favourite FA Cup memory with Burton Albion?

Chris: Having only joined a week prior to the Hereford United match that was my first official match as Burton Albion’s Press Officer so it’s the only memory I have in the FA Cup with Burton! Every supporter will recall the 0-0 draw against Manchester United in 2006!

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FA Cup 3rd Round Replay Credit: Action Images / Jason Cairnduff

Burton sit one place above Fleetwood in League Two, do you anticipate remaining in the play-off positions at the end of this season?

Chris: Albion have had an excellent week prior to today’s match with three 1-0 wins against Mansfield Town, Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle.

If they keep that form up they can easily finish in the play-off places although I know Gary and the players will not just limit themselves to the play-offs, especially with three automatic promotion places up for grabs.

Chris: Matty Palmer is playing well at the moment, at 18-yearsold he is regularly starting games in Sky Bet League 2 and scored his first every goal in the FA Cup against Hereford, he also made his debut against Accrington in the FA Cup last season so I suppose he has an FA Cup connection.

If Fleetwood progress, how far would you anticipate them going in the FA Cup? Chris: It’s hard to say without seeing who they would draw, like most teams in Sky Bet League 2 and 1 Fleetwood have the ability to beat anyone on their day, it just depends if they meet the likes of Arsenal in the Third Round.

Chris: Being a Plymouth Argyle fan myself I am going to have to say I rated Damien Johnson when he was there. He went to Argyle but didn’t get as many minutes as he would have liked due to a nasty injury but when he did play you could see he had played at a higher level, notably with Birmingham City.

Do you know much about Fleetwood as an area?

Chris: Having been born in Devon I have never really had the opportunity to go to Fleetwood, all I know is that it’s near Blackpool! I have also been told they do good fish and chips here!

How many Burton Albion fans can we expect to see at Highbury for the match?

Chris: I think we’ll bring between 150-250 Albion fans to Highbury.

And your score prediction?

Chris: I think it’ll be a tight game but I’ll say 1-0 to Albion!

Nathan Pond knows about good fish’n’chips in Fleetwood

And you’re in good form, winning eight of the last 11, including three wins on the bounce now, the confidence must be flying?

Who in the Burton Albion side should we be looking out for?

Who in the Fleetwood Town side do you rate?

Chris: Confidence is high at the moment, there was talk about some indifferent home form but that’s now been put to bed with the two wins last week. The clean sheets have also given lots of confidence to the goalkeeper Dean Lyness and the rest of the defence.

What style of football can we expect to see from Burton at Highbury?

Chris: Burton will pass the ball with confidence and look to make headway down the wings and press high up the pitch.

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raising cash with a tache

by paul hagan

As a company, BES are proud to raise funds and contribute towards various Charitable Organisations throughout the course of each year. Having already helped Trinity Hospice, Brian House and Children in Need, The Staff at BES then led a campaign to raise funds by taking part in “MOVEMBER”.

above : Darren Cronin, Paul Hagan, Jordan Thomas, Stefan Willoughby below : Matthew Hall, Andrew Clarke, Robert Danson, Chris Bird, Marcus Cook

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he Movember Foundation looks to raise awareness of men’s health issues – most notably to help with the fight against Prostate and Testicular Cancer, but also assisting charities relating to Alcohol Abuse and Men’s Mental Health Issues.

The Foundation’s aim is to “change the face of men’s health” by encouraging men (or “Mo Bros”) to get involved by growing a moustache and behaving like a true gentleman during the month of November Movember is becoming a regular fundraiser in the BES offices based

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at Fleetwood Town Football Club, where they have seen growth in Donations and participants.

Darren Cronin and Paul Hagan recruited members from the Memorial Stand and Parkside offices respectively. Jordan Thomas, Stefan Willoughby, Matthew Hall, Andrew Clarke, Robert Danson, Chris Bird and Senior Manager Marcus Cook joined the group, and with the 10 strong team in place – the Mo Bros set the month off with the aim to reach a £500 target, made up entirely from donations from staff members.

After a month of hard graft the

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fellowship had reached their destination and arrived at the pinnacle of manhood! There were some outstanding examples of facial hair proudly on display atop smiles from all involved. This was met with an unbelievable sense of achievement when it was revealed that the Mo Bro’s had managed to smash their target and raise a huge £612, purely from donations, thanks to the generosity of BES staff.

With the Company fast expanding, the Bro’s are looking forward to recruiting next year – and already thinking how to raise even more funds for this as well as multiple other worthy causes.

FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS Christmas party nights in the Parkside Suite include a delicious festive three course meal from our catering partners Twelve and some fantastic live entertainment and DJ’s.

LAST DATE AVAILABLE – ONLY A FEW PLACES LEFT !

Friday 20th December

3-course Christmas themed meal, and 80s/90s themed party night

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DJ and bar till late.

£27.50 per person Radio Wave’s DJ Ged Mills

For bookings and enquiries telephone Sarah McLellan T: 01253 775080 M: 07507 694851 E: sarah.mclellan@fleetwoodtownfc.com

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Good luck to Graham Alexander and the team for the 13/14 season! www.westlancashireelectrical.co.uk

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youth alliance table – north west

umbro isotonic youth alliance – north west

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

Blackpool U18

14

10

3

1

29

9

33

Walsall U18

12

8

3

1

23

7

27

Rochdale U18

12

8

0

4

32

20

24

Sat 17 Aug

Shrewsbury Town

YA League

A

2-0

W

Oldham Athletic U18

11

7

1

3

25

14

22

Sat 24 Aug

Macclesfield Town

YA League

A

2-0

W

Bury U18

13

6

3

4

28

27

21

Sat 31 Aug

Rochdale

YA League

H

0-3

L

Tranmere Rovers U18

12

6

2

4

17

14

20

Sat 7 Sept

Oldham Athletic

YA League

A

1-2

L

Port Vale U18

12

6

2

4

29

28

20

Sat 14 Sept

Burnley

YA League

A

1-4

L

Burnley U18

14

5

4

5

28

18

19

Wed 18 Sept

Preston North End

YA League

A

2-4

L

Preston North End U18

14

6

1

7

25

26

19

Sat 21 Sept

Accrington Stanley

YA League

H

1-2

L

Accrington Stanley Under 18

13

4

4

5

19

23

16

Sat 5 Oct

Wigan Athletic

YA Cup

A

3-3

L*

Wigan Athletic U18

14

4

4

6

23

30

16

Sat 12 Oct

Preston North End

YA League

H

2-1

W

Carlisle United U18

13

4

3

6

23

24

15

Sat 19 Oct

Carlisle United

YA League

A

3-2

W

Fleetwood Town U18

13

5

0

8

16

24

15

Sat 26 Oct

Bury

YA League

H

0-3

L

Macclesfield Town U18

12

4

2

6

14

20

14

L

Wrexham U18

11

2

3

6

15

25

9

Shrewsbury Town U18

11

2

1

8

12

19

7

Morecambe U18

13

1

2

10

13

43

5

Sat 2 Nov

Wigan Athletic

YA League

A

0-1

Sat 9 Nov

Morecambe

YA League

A

P-P

Mon 4 Nov

Rotherham

FA Youth Cup

A

1-1

L*

Sat 16 Nov

Blackpool

YA League

H

0-1

L

Sat 23 Nov

Morecambe

YA League

A

2-1

W

Sat 26 Nov

Preston North end

Lancs Cup

H

0-3

L

Sat 14 Dec

Carlisle United

YA League

H

Sat 11 Jan

Wigan Athletic

YA League

Bury

YA League

A

Sat 25 Jan

Morecambe

YA League

H

Sat 1 Feb

Blackpool

YA League

A

Burnley

YA League

H

Sat 22 Feb

Accrington Stanley

YA League

A

Sat 15 Mar

Port Vale

YA League

A

Sat 22 Mar

Tranmere Rovers

YA League

H

Sat 5 Apr

Wrexham

YA League

A

Sat 12 Apr

Walsall

YA League

H

* lost on pens

League Appearances

H

Sat 18 Jan

Sat 8 Feb

youth alliance player appearances cup Goals

Appearances

Oliver Martin

6 (0)

2 (0)

Lanre Olapade

10 (0)

2 (0)

Danny Vile

12 (1)

2 (1)

Robbie Bromley

8 (1)

2 (0)

Max Cartwright

0 (0)

0 (0)

Dominic Barrett

13 (0)

Keano Deacon

9 (2)

Jordan Lazenbury

1

3 (0)

10 (0)

1

3 (0)

Aden Wainwright

10 (0)

4

3 (0)

Kurt Willoughby

13 (0)

5

2 (1)

Shane Glean

4 (5)

Michael Muscat

13 (0)

Liam Bleeker

6 (0)

Matthew Williams

9 (4)

Conor Smith

9 (2)

3 (0)

Abdul Rajab

0 (5)

1 (1)

Jonothan Conway

9 (1)

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Goals

2 (0)

1

1 (2) 1

3 (0)

1

1 (0) 1

1

1 (1) 1

1 (1)

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Cobbs corner

by robb cobb

The Football League is forgotten for today as the FA Cup second round swings into action for another season. 370 little clubs began the long road to Wembley way back in August and after this weekend there will only be 64 places left to fill. We have already had a gutful of Burton this year with seven goals leaked at home in February and August so it would be nice to turn the tables and knock them out of the competition this afternoon.

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urton’s arrival at this stage all began with an extra preliminary round game at Emerald Park, Gorleston on 17th August. The home side defeated Deeping Rangers 2-1 and progressed to the preliminary round where they met, and defeated, Thetford Town 4-1. In the first round they were drawn away to Spalding United who beat them 1-0.

Spalding got another home draw in the second qualifier but AFC Hornchurch won easily 4-1.

AFC Hornchurch had a home tie in the next round against Wealdstone who they hammered 6-1. The fourth qualifying round awarded Hornchurch another home tie but Conference side Hereford United were too strong for them and got through 1-0.

In the last round Burton saw off Hereford 2-0 with a goal in each half to set up today’s game.

Fleetwood’s cup “family tree” is a bit shorter as Gloucester City and their opponents Havant and Waterlooville both entered the competition in the second qualifying round. The first game ended up a 1-1 draw with a replay at Havant seeing Gloucester win narrowly 3-2.

Gloucester had to travel to Yate Town in the third qualifier and managed a 2-2 draw but easily won the replay 7-0. They had a home tie in the next round

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beating Hampton and Richmond Borough 3-1 but their cup run ended when we beat them, unconvincingly, 2-0 at their Cheltenham ground a couple of weeks ago.

We are scheduled to visit the Brewers on 25th January which is the date of the fourth round of the FA Cup so it is too early to make travel plans as one of the teams could still be involved. Although I would be thrilled to get to round four it is more likely that we will meet on that day and avoid a blank Saturday. A Tuesday night game would not allow as much sampling of the local liquid delights.

As for last week’s game against Oxford I suppose a draw was a good point for us but it was nearly three. Scotty kept us in the game with the penalty save because if that had gone in we could have got a good caning.

They never gave us a sniff of the ball after half time and showed just what a composed side they are. The league is so tight that a win would have taken us back to the top of the table but the draw dropped us down to seventh and nobody has pulled away so far.

Four points separate the top nine clubs and four points cover the bottom five so winning games and being consistent has never been more vital. After many

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years of mulling it over and counting my pennies I finally took the plunge and bought myself a Cod registration plate. I proudly drove it to the Oxford game and we didn’t lose so maybe it will prove to be a lucky purchase.

Rotherham will be a tough one next Tuesday with Wembley beckoning but at least it will be a short respite from the ongoing league battle and the associated shredded nerves. And then I think we really must get some sort of result at Rochdale or we may begin to question our credibility in the promotion stakes. The loss of Ball and Matt has been a big blow for the club but we will just have to crack on and see what the New Year may bring.

Continuing with the A to Z of football grounds where I have seen Fleetwood play :

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Squires Gate – School Lane Fleetwood’s first game at School Lane was as Freeport in the reformation season of 1997/98. We shared a 1-1 draw on Monday 6th April 1998 in NWCFL Div 2 before a crowd of 134. John Riches scored our goal after 37 minutes. My first visit there was in NWCFL Div 1 on Boxing Day 2002 when I bought the programme shown. The score was again 1-1 with 250 watching John Riches score once again. Town’s last game there was on Thursday 27th December 2004 in NWCFL 1 when a Stuart Beech goal secured a 1-0 victory with a crowd of 310. We also played a friendly game on 6th August 2005 which we won 1-0 thanks to Ricky Singleton.

In that 2002/03 season Squires Gate came into the FA Cup at the preliminary stage but that was as far as they got losing 2-1 at home to Lincoln United. Fleetwood also came in at the same stage forcing a replay following a 1-1 draw at home to Workington but narrowly lost 1-0 after extra time at Borough Park.

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Stone Dominoes – Springbank Park Our first visit to Springbank Park was quite a remarkable affair. We drove to their training ground miles away in error and didn’t arrive at the game until just before half time. We were three goals ahead after half an hour but then went 4-3 down until Lennie Reid snatched our equaliser just before time. 102 fans were well entertained in that NWCFL Div 1 fixture on 10th January 2004. The other scorers were Stuart Beech, Lee Catlow and an own goal. Town’s last game there on 26th March 2005 was a quieter 1-1 draw with our equaliser being an 89th minute diverted own goal!

In that 2004/05 season Dominoes had their best ever FA Cup run beating Boston Town away 2-1 in the preliminary round and Sutton Town 3-0 at home in a first qualifying round replay before bowing out in the next round 3-0 at Worksop Town. It seems hard to believe now but In that season Fleetwood started at the even earlier extra – preliminary stage with a 5-2 win at Tadcaster Albion. We finally made it to the second qualifying round but went out 2-1 in a replay at Runcorn Halton.

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today’s squads fleetwood town Burton albion Manager Manager Graham Alexander

Scott Davies (GK) Stewart Murdoch Mark Roberts Nathan Pond Gareth Evans Steven Schumacher Jon Parkin Jamille Matt Jeff Hughes Junior Brown Liam Hogan Conor McLaughlin Ryan Cresswell Matty Blair Antoni Sarcevic Charlie Taylor David Ball Ryan Crowther Stephen Jordan Emmanuel Dieseruvwe David Lucas (GK) Nathan Tyson

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Jordan Pickford (GK) Phil Edwards Chris Hussey Rory Delap Zander Diamond (Captain) Ian Sharps Lee Bell Robbie Weir Rene Howe Adam Reed Alex MacDonald Damien McCrory Dean Lyness (GK) Jimmy Phillips Dominic Knowles Adam McGurk Marcus Holness Jack Dyer Matty Palmer Liam Slade Shane Cansdell-Sherriff Marcus Harness Michael Symes Billy Kee

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