THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME OF FLEETWOOD TOWN £1.00
CODARMY
V BRISTOL CITY
ASHLEY HUNTER
17TH JANUARY 2017 EMIRATES FA CUP 3R (R) KICK OFF 7:45PM
WE PROFILE THE CAREER OF OUR NUMBER 22
STEVE CURWOOD
WE ASK OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE ABOUT HIS MATCH DAY ROUTINE
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GAFFER’SNOTES Welcome to Highbury for tonight’s Emirates FA Cup clash with Bristol City. This evening we face a side we are more than familiar with, having drawn against them just two weeks ago. On that day it was a close encounter which emphasised the real quality Bristol City have within their squad, you only have to look at the new signings they brought in ahead of the game to see the size of the task we were up against. Bristol City are a hugely ambitious club with good players and a good manager, and it’s this challenge which we thrive upon. For my players to come up against a Championship quality squad can only be a good thing, it’s the chance to test ourselves at a higher level. The more we are able to play at this level, the better we will become, and tonight is another chance for us to do that.
“For my players to come up against a Championship quality squad can only be a good thing” On Saturday we stretched our unbeaten run to 13 games against Bristol Rovers, in a competitive clash which I was delighted to come out on top in.
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If we can play with the same intensity and quality as we did on Saturday, hopefully we can keep the momentum going this evening and make history by getting Fleetwood Town into the Fourth Round for the first time. Finally, I’d like to welcome Lee Johnson along with the directors, staff and supporters of Bristol City to Highbury, and wish them all a safe journey home this evening. Enjoy the game,
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Attacker Ashley Hunter is joined top goal scorer for Fleetwood Town this seaon with ten goals Ashley Hunter might have turned his back on football had a Northern Premier League club in Derbyshire not stepped in. Born in Derby, Hunter has always been a Nottingham Forest fan. “My Dad and step-Dad are both Forest fans and used to take me to games. Rob Earnshaw was a favourite. He scored some great goals and I loved his celebrations!” Hunter has had his own share of spectacular gymnastic celebrations. “Ha! I’ve not done one for a while! I know I have to be a little bit careful because I wouldn’t want to get injured doing it.” In the very early days, he was managed by his Dad. “I would be about six or seven. Dad was a good manager. Me and my step brother used to play up front. Derby County picked 4 |
me up a year or so later. I stayed there till I was released at 14.” Hunter struggled to kick start his career over the next three years. “I had a trial at Aston Villa for a few weeks and one day at Barnsley! “Then I had a longer spell of over a year at Burton Albion before being released in 2014. I decided to pack the game in, spend time with my mates and watch Forest.” Fortunately for Hunter, and Fleetwood Town, his fortunes were about to change. “Mum wrote letters to Ilkeston, Notts County and Mansfield Town. I knew a few of the lads at Ilkeston including Akil Wright who later came to Fleetwood. I played centre midfield in my trial game but wasn’t very fit. We were winning 4-0 at half time and I’d
scored all four! They took me off with cramp! I signed and decided to give it a year. If nothing came of it I’d pack up the game for good.” Things happened quickly and Hunter was soon making his mark at Ilkeston, first for the Under 21s. He scored 13 goals in seven games, playing up front alongside Rai Simmons, now at Chesterfield. When a first team opportunity came, Hunter did not waste it, scoring twice on debut. Manager Kevin Wilson described his striker as ‘a dangerous player who never let defenders rest.’ It is not surprising that such goalscoring prowess was soon noticed. “There was an agent looking at a lad called Che Adams. Che left for Sheffield United the day before my Ilkeston firstteam debut. The agent
was at that game to see if there was anyone else and I scored twice. After a while he told me Fleetwood were watching. Stuart Murdoch came to a game but later told me that his wife had been the one who spotted me!” Initially, Hunter went into the Development Squad. “It was a bit strange being away from home for the first time, apart from a fortnight or so at Villa. One early game I remember was playing alongside David Ball and scoring twice at Leeds United.” A first team debut followed in February 2015, just a month after signing. A spectacular run down the right wing left the Peterborough defender trailing and secured Hunter’s position in the eyes of the Cod Army. Since then, he has raced to 73 appearances with 17 goals, playing from the start and off the bench in almost equal numbers. “I’d love to start every time but I’m happy to be in the squad. I like to entertain but it’s important I do my best for the team and myself. Winning is most important, goals and assists a bonus.” Each goal is clearly etched in his mind. “The first was a left foot tap into an open goal against Yeovil. I celebrated as if it was from 40 yards! It was a big moment for me. There was a header against Sheffield United. It was probably the last time I headed the ball! Looking back it’s crazy to see how far I’ve come in just over two years.” WWW.FLEETWOODTOWN.CO.UK | 5 WWW.FLEETWOODTOWNFC.COM | 5
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NORTHAMPTON TOWN LEEDS UNITED (EFL CUP ROUND 1) SCUNTHORPE UNITED OXFORD UNITED BOLTON WANDERERS SOUTHEND UNITED BLACKBURN ROVERS (EFL TROPHY G.S 1)
A H H H A A H
15:00 19:45 15:00 19:45 15:00 15:00 19:45
1-1 2-2 2-2 2-0 2-1 0-2 1-0
5,157 3,332 2,509 2,614 13,524 5,507 392
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eastham eastham eastham eastham eastham eastham eastham
pond bolger pond pond pond pond davis
bell bell bell bell bell bell bolger
jonsson jonsson jonsson 1 jonsson jonsson jonsson jonsson
nirennold 1 nirennold nirennold grant nirennold grant dempsey
ryan ryan ryan ryan ryan ryan woolford
grant amadi-holloway 1 grant ball 1 ball 1 ball grant
ball ball ball 1 cole hunter cole cole 1
hunter cole cole long long long 1 hunter
cole hunter 1 hunter nirennold amadi-holloway woolford glendon
amadi-holloway grant amadi-holloway hunter 1 grant hunter 1 Kip
duckworth pond kip amadi-holloway cole nirennold nirennold
COVENTRY CITY CHARLTON ATHLETIC ROCHDALE MILTON KEYNES DONS BRADFORD CITY
H H A H A
15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 19:45
2-0 2-2 2-1 1-4 2-1
3,557 3,371 2,499 2,518 16,759
Neal Neal Neal Neal Neal
Duckworth MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN
Eastham Eastham Eastham Eastham
Pond Pond Pond Pond
Bell Bell Bell Bell
Jonsson DEMPSEY
Ryan Ryan GRANT 1 RYAN
Ball Ball 1 Ball Ball
Cole Cole Cole HUNTER
Long 1 Long 1 Long Long
Dempsey JONSSON JONSSON JAKUBIAK
Woolford 1 HUNTER DUCKWORTH COLE
Hunter WOOLFORD WOOLFORD WOOLFORD
MCLAUGHLIN
Eastham
Pond
Bell
NIRENNOLD DEMPSEY jonsson
Grant Grant DEMPSEY
RYAN
grant 1
ball
cole
hunter
jakubiak
bolger
SHEFFIELD UNITED OLDHAM ATHLETIC (EFL TROPHY G.S 2) PETERBOROUGH UNITED CHESTERFIELD MILLWALL GILLINGHAM
H H H A A H
15:00 19:45 15:00 19:45 15:00 15:00
1-1 0-2 2-0 0-1 2-1 2-1
4,004 793 2,711 4,598 8,085 2,600
Neal Neal Neal Neal Neal Neal
DUCKWORTH DUCKWORTH MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN 1 MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN
Eastham Eastham Eastham Eastham Eastham BOLGER
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DEMPSEY NIRRENOLD GRANT GRANT GRANT SOWERBY
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LONG JAKUBIAK HUNTER HUNTER LONG LONG
WOOLFORD COLE COLE CAIRNS HUNTER 1 NIRENNOLD
HUNTER GLENDON NIRENNOLD COLE COLE HUNTER 1
JONSSON WOOLFORD NIRENNOLD BOLGER COLE
BRISTOL ROVERS SOUTHPORT (FA CUP ROUND 1) CARLISLE UNITED (EFL TROPHY G.S 3) PORT VALE SOUTHPORT (FA CUP ROUND 1 REPLAY) CHESTERFIELD SHREWSBURY AFC WIMBLEDON
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2-1 0-0 4-2 2-1 4-1 (AET) 2-1 3-0 2-2
10,088 2,265 1,420 3,890 1,609 2,901 2,111 4,023
Neal Neal CAIRNS Neal CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS
MCLAUGHLIN GODSWILL NIRENNOLD GODSWILL NIRENNOLD MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN 1 MCLAUGHLIN 1
BOLGER BOLGER EASTHAM BOLGER EASTHAM EASTHAM EASTHAM DAVIS
POND POND DAVIS POND POND POND POND POND
BELL BELL WALLACE BELL BELL 1 BOLGER BOLGER BOLGER 1
DEMPSEY DEMPSEY GLENDON DEMPSEY DEMPSEY BELL 1 BELL BELL
JONSSON SOWERBY ROBERTS GRANT GLENDON DEMPSEY DEMPSEY DEMPSEY
RYAN RYAN OSBOURNE RYAN GRANT GLENDON GLENDON GLENDON
GRANT GRANT JAKUBIAK 1 HUNTER BALL GRANT GRANT GRANT
HUNTER 1 ball AMADI-HOLLOWAY COLE COLE BALL BALL 2 BALL
LONG LONG WOOLFORD LONG 1 AMADI-HOLLOWAY 1 HUNTER COLE HUNTER
NIRENNOLD WOOLFORD CHARLES GLENDON HUNTER 1 NIRENNOLD 1 HUNTER COLE
BALL HUNTER SOWERBY 1 NIRENNOLD JONSSON COLE NIRENNOLD NIRENNOLD
COLE COLE DEACON BALL BOLGER 1 AMADI-HOLLOWAY SOWERBY SOWERBY
SHREWSBURY TOWN (FA CUP ROUND 2) WALSALL SHREWSBURY TOWN (FA CUP ROUND 2 REPLAY) SWINDON TOWN BURY OLDHAM ATHLETIC
A H H A H H
15:00 15:00 19:45 15:00 15:00 15:00
0-0 2-1 3-2 1-1 0-0 1-0
2,886 2,708 1,157 6,143 4,017 3,189
CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS
MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN
DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS POND POND POND
POND POND POND BOLGER BOLGER BOLGER
BOLGER 1 BOLGER BOLGER BELL DAVIS BELL
BELL BELL BELL BALL 1 BELL DEMPSEY
DEMPSEY DEMPSEY SOWERBY GLENDON GLENDON GLENDON
GLENDON GLENDON JONSSON GRANT GRANT GRANT
GRANT GRANT 1 GRANT HUNTER AMADI-HOLLOWAY SOWERBY
BALL BALL COLE 2 LONG BALL BALL
COLE hunter 1 LONG COLE LONG HUNTER
HUNTER long AMADI-HOLLOWAY NIRENNOLD HUNTER COLE
NIRENNOLD cole GLENDON JAKUBIAK NIRENNOLD NIRENNOLD
LONG nirennold HUNTER 1 JONSSON COLE LONG
SHREWSBURY TOWN BRISTOL CITY (FA CUP ROUND 3) BRISTOL ROVERS BRISTOL CITY (FA CUP ROUND 3 REPLAY) COVENTRY CITY SOUTHEND UNITED OR BURNLEY OR SUNDERLAND (FA CUP ROUND 4)
A A H H A
15:00 19:45 15:00 19:45 15:00
0-1 0-0 3-1
5,080 10,301 3,728
CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS
MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN
POND POND POND
BOLGER BOLGER BOLGER 1
DAVIES DAVIES DAVIES
BELL BELL BELL
DEMPSEY DEMPSEY DEMPSEY
NIRENNOLD GLENDON GLENDON
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CHARLTON ATHLETIC ROCHDALE BRADFORD CITY MILTON KEYNES DONS OR EMIRATES FA CUP ROUND 5 NORTHAMPTON TOWN OXFORD UNITED
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15:00 15:00 19:45
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15:00 19:45
SCUNTHORPE UNITED BOLTON WANDERERS OR EMIRATES FA CUP ROUND 6 WALSALL AFC WIMBLEDON BURY
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SWINDON TOWN OLDHAM ATHLETIC PETERBOROUGH MILLWALL GILLINGHAM PORT VALE
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EMIRATES FA CUP FINAL
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INTRODUCING
BRISTOL CITY Jake Parker takes a look at today’s opponents, Bristol City... Lee Johnson brings his Bristol City side to the Fylde coast tonight for a Third Round Replay in the FA Cup against Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium. Tonight’s opponents have been out-ofform recently as they have dropped to 19th place in Sky Bet Championship, with 27 points. Over the last ten games, City have won one, drawn one and lost eight. Their last win
was a 2-0 win against Ipswich on 3 December. City started out the season promisingly as they won four of the six opening games of the season in the first month, the biggest win in that being against Aston Villa, beating them 3-1. They have only played in one game so far in the FA Cup and that was the goalless meeting at Ashton Gate Stadium on 7 January.
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MANTOWATCH Today’s man to watch would have to be the Bristol City’s leading goal scorer, Tammy Abraham.
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Bristol City secured his services at the start of the current season, as he is on loan from Premier League giants Chelsea and has scored 18 goals so far.
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Abraham has spent the entirety of his career at Chelsea, apart from this current loan move but the 19-year-old has managed to become one of the highest scoring players in the country. The striker has been with Chelsea ever since the age of 7 and has two first team appearances.
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Over nine years as Chief Executive, Steve Curwood has supervised many match day operations at Highbury.
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“I was probably one of the first to arrive in the early years when I was overseeing and checking everything. Over time we have built a strong team and processes. My involvement now is pretty much checking for any oversights and meeting people in an ambassadorial role. It is a pleasure to witness the great work we have been delivering over many seasons.”
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“I like to see how the training ground is being used. There might be an Under 18 game on or the Poulton and District primary league. This means that there will be lots of parents milling around and I am always bumping into people I know from the Fylde Coast. I aim to reach Highbury between eleven and half past. I will wander round all parts of the stadium, answering the odd question or two from staff. I keep an eye on how customers interact with staff and vice versa. As Chief Executive I need to experience the customer journey so will observe movements in and around the shop and the ticket office. Feedback is important so I might engage people in conversation as they wait to come in to the ground. We have an impressive matchday operation but are always prepared to fine tune
it, edging forward with improvements. There are so many people involved now, so many levels of responsibility - kiosks, bars, hospitality, safety, desks, reception, press, ticket office, stewarding, policing. In this respect, we are no different to a big football club and our obligations are greater than ever. “I do a little bit on the microphone in Jim’s Bar, giving out team news around two o’clock, handing out team sheets. I will aim to visit the boardroom at some point before the game but will more likely catch up at half and full-time. It can be useful to discuss footballing matters with representatives of visiting clubs although I often find it easier during the week at meetings or on the phone.” “I normally watch the first half from the directors’ seats but after the break I will likely find a space and stand on my own somewhere as the game gets tense! The ticket office will tell me the attendance information. After the game, it’s back to the boardroom for a quick beer before checking that the afternoon has gone well in hospitality and Jim’s Bar. As I make my way home, I am hopefully reflecting on a good result and looking forward to the Football League goals show!”
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CORPORATECODS
COMING UP 2017 VIP We have some great deals on hospitality for January fixtures at Highbury – come and join us and watch the game in style!
Welcome back to Highbury Stadium for the magic of the FA Cup against championship side Bristol City. Our 0-0 draw was well deserved and tonight we hope we can get through tonight’s tie to reach the 4th round for the first time in our short yet eventful history. We hope everyone enjoy’s the game and thank all our VIP guests for their support at tonight’s replay!
SOUTHEND UNITED - Saturday 28th January 2017 - Kick-off: 3pm
TODAY’S SPONSORS Tonight’s Match Sponsors are BES Utilities, the club’s main sponsor. For all your business gas, electricity and telecom needs call 0844 5678427 for a quotation. Thanks to Michelle Davidson and the staff from BES, enjoy the game.
Grade B game £59per person, ST Holders £49 per person. Executive Boxes £750 plus VAT – Last one available.
Our Ball Sponsors tonight are Choice Meats - traditional suppliers of quality fresh and cooked meats to the local community and businesses of all types and sizes across the North West. Thanks to Tony Edwards and his staff from the firm,based on Dickson Road Blackpool, for their support we hope they enjoy the game. MATCH BALL SPONSORSHIP - AVAILABILITY Be a Match Ball Sponsor for the 16-17 season for a home game. We do have availability for Match Ball Sponsorship for just 3 of our remaining games. Southend 28/1/17, Bradford 14/2/17 and Northampton Town 25/2/17. Packages start at just £700 plus VAT for 10 guests. Please contact us for details on fixtures available Tel 01253775080 option 2 for details. BIG SCREEN DEALS See your business on the big screen and promote your offering to the fans on match day. Deals available until the end of the 16-17 season for sponsorship and advertising. Call Martin Booker 07854 846820 for package details. 14 |
GET FIT WITH 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL 5-a-side teams wanted for new 5-a-side leagues at Poolfoot Farm starting next week priced from just £25 per team! Work off the festivities and get fit for 2017 by getting your friends or colleagues together and enjoying the ultimate 5-a-side football experience at our state of the art training complex in Thornton. Pitch hire also available from just £15 per hour off peak, £30 per hour peak times. Call 208440 for pitch and league availability.
Grade C game £49 per person, ST Holders £39 per person. Executive Boxes £600 plus VAT for 12 guests– Last two available. ROCHDALE - Saturday 11th February 2017 - Kick-off: 3pm
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ON THE ROAD V COVENTRY CITY
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Tickets are now on sale to all supporters, including season tickets holders and members priced at £22 adults, £15 over 65s, £15 18-21 yrs, £10 under 18s. There will be no price increase on the day - tickets can be bought on the day from the ticket office with Fleetwood fans situated in the South Stand of the Ricoh Arena.
Tickets are now on sale to all of supporters, including season tickets holders and members priced at £20 adults, £13 over 60s, £11 18-21 yrs, £11 students, £9 under 18s, £6 Fleetwood Town Junior Members (not available on the day). Please not the above prices increase by £2 each if bought on the day of the game.
COACH TRAVEL: Coaches will leave Highbury Stadium at 9am. Coach tickets are priced at £10 for all supporters. These can be bought either in person at the ticket office or via the call centre on 01253 775080.
COACH TRAVEL: Coaches will leave Highbury Stadium at 3pm. Coach tickets are priced at £8 for all supporters. These can be bought either in person at the ticket office or via the call centre on 01253 775080.
All coaches operate a strict no alcohol policy. No coach refunds.
All coaches operate a strict no alcohol policy. No coach refunds.
Sky Bet League One Saturday 21st January | 3pm
Sky Bet League One Tuesday 24th January | 7:45pm
Following the success of reduced coach travel for our Third Round tie with tonight’s opponents Bristol City, Chairman Andy Pilley has slashed travel prices for the rest of the season! “At the moment we have an exciting team who are getting good results, I want us to do everything we can to make it affordable for our supporters to come and enjoy the football on show.” Full prices are available for every remaining league away game below: Charlton Athletic - 04/02 Departure Time: 9:00am New Price: £10.00 MK Dons - 18/02 Departure Time: 8:30am New Price: £10.00 Oxford United - 28/02 Departure Time: 2:30pm New Price: £10.00 Scunthorpe United - 04/03 Departure Time: 9:30am New Price: £8.00 Scunthorpe United - 04/03 Departure Time: 9:30am New Price: £8.00 Walsall - 14/03 Departure Time: 3:00am New Price: £8.00 WWW.FLEETWOODTOWNFC.COM | 17
FLEETWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB £15 TICKET VOUCHERS* AVAILABLE HERE! AVAILABLE FROM THESE OUTLETS STRAWBERRY PUB, QUEENS PUB, SCOTCH BAKERY, GOTTO’S BARBERS, BUILDERS SUPPLIES, NORTHERN RAGS, GRANADA FISH BAR, FLEETWOOD BEACH KIOSK
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CROSSBAR & GRILL
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Steak Night
Indulge every Monday; 15% off all steak dishes featured on our menu (Excludes Bank Holidays)
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Each of our weekly specials are available from 5pm onwards Monday - Friday.
Pizza Night
Every Tuesday night we host our famous pizza night. 10% off all pizzas
BUON APPETITO
Go Italian every Wednesday with our buon appetito nights where each of our pasta dishes will have 10% off
AN UPDATE FROM THE ACADEMY
Every Sunday the junior teams from the Academy (9-16 year-olds) play against other Academy teams. Four of the teams will play at home, four away. It is worked out so that the even age groups (U10,12,14,16) will play at home when the odds (U9,11,13,15) play away. This Sunday we played against Bury’s Academy. At Poolfoot we are fortunate that even if the grass pitches are not available, we can play on the 4G surface. This may effect kick-off times as we can only play 2 games simultaneously. Usually kick-off times are 10.30am but if we are on 4G two age groups will kick-off at 9.30am and two at 11am. So, if you have nothing else to do on a Sunday morning, you are more than welcome to come and watch our emerging talent and enjoy a coffee and a bacon butty!
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NATHAN ROONEY
Unfortunately the Youth Team game against Wrexham last Saturday was postponed due to the weather. However, the boys though do not get time off, they trained at Poolfoot before fulfilling their ball boy duties at the first team game against Bristol Rovers. You will see them tonight around the pitch, part of the support team trying to help the first team win the game. A scholars’ life is never dull, training full-time, attending college to continue their education and doing various jobs around the training complex to ensure everything ticks over smoothly!
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SIMON WILES
A busy January started for the Under 16’s last weekend with a friendly against Blackpool (if there is ever such a fixture!) All other age groups were playing against Bury but some clubs do not now run an Under 16 group as they have made decisions on Scholarships. At the end of this month difficult decisions will be made regarding who will be offered scholarships at our club. These decisions are the hardest to make as we realise the effect we are having on young boys futures.
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NEXTFIXTURE
JOEY NEWSON
This Phase covers the age groups U9, U10 and U11’s. The teams will play different size games as they move up through the age groups. U9’s can play 4v4, 5v5 or 7v7. Most clubs at this age play 7v7. U10’s play the same size teams and the u11’s can play either 7v7 or 9v9. Again most clubs will play 9v9 so that as they enter the U12 age group they are ready to progress to 11v11 games. WWW.FLEETWOODTOWNFC.COM | 21
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WHERES THE BALL?
Football League Two 2013–14 (Play-off Winners) Conference National 2011–12 Conference North 2009–10 (Runners-up and Play-off Winners) Northern Premier League Premier Division 2007–08 Northern Premier League First Division
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Chairman Andy Pilley Vice-Chairman Phil Brown President Jim Betmead Vice-Presidents Ted Lowery, Dave Beech, Barry McLoughlin Chief Executive Steve Curwood Technical Director Grétar Steinsson Academy Director Stuart Murdoch Head of Recruitment Steve Davis Club Secretary Steve Edwards Head of Communications Will Watt Head of Commercial Martin Booker Ticket Office & Retail Manager Steve Metcalf Stadium & Operations Manager Steve Beane Director of Community Trust Matt Hilton Sales & Events Manager Sarah McLellan Food & Beverage Manager Adam Holt Press Officer Sam Duffy Financial Controller Tom Barnes Stadium Screen & PA Manager Dale Dixon PA Announcer Rod Allsworth
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1987–88, 2005–06 (Promoted) North West Counties Football League Premier Division 2004–05 North West Counties Football League First Division 1983–84, 1998–99 Lancashire Combination 1923–24 Lancashire League West Division Reserve League 2008–09 Northern Premier League Challenge Cup 1971, 2007 Northern Premier League President’s Cup 1990 North West Counties Football League First Division Trophy 1999 Lancashire Combination Cup Winners 1926, 1932, 1933, 1934 Peter Swales Memorial Shield Winners
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MATCH OFFICIALS
FLEETWOOD TOWN HEAD COACH Uwe Rosler Chris Neal
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Conor McLaughlin
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Amari’i Bell
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Eggert Jonsson
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REFEREE Carl Boyeson
FLEETWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
BRISTOL CITY MANAGER Lee Johnson 1
Frank Fielding
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Mark Little
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Joe Bryan
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Aden Flint
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Joel Ekstrand
Nathan Pond
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Gary O’Neil
Jimmy Ryan
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Corey Smith
Aaron Amadi-Holloway
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Josh Brownhill
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Tammy Abraham
David Ball 10
Bobby Grant 11
ASSISTANT REFEREES James Mainwaring Helen Byrne
FOURTH OFFICIAL Sebastian Stockbridge
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Cian Bolger 12
11 Callum O’Dowda
Kieran Wallace 13
Joe Davis 14
Victor Nirennold 15
Michael Duckworth 16
Nick Haughton 17 George Glendon 18
Chris Long 19
Alex Cairns 21
Ashley Hunter 22
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12 Richard O’Donnell 13 Scott Golbourne 14 Bobby Reid SOUTHEND UNITED Saturday 28th January Kick-Off 3:00pm Highbury Stadium Sky Bet League One (Subject to FA Cup result)
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