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Plungington Celtic’s LFA Sunday Trophy semi-final against Boars Head Thistle (Blackpool) which was postponed last Wednesday is scheduled to go ahead this Wednesday 4th March at AFC Blackpool’s ground with a 7.30pm kick off.

The winners of this game will meet AFC Ingol in the Trophy Final at the County Ground, Leyland on Friday 27 March and we hope that as many people as possible from the League will go and support Plungington Celtic in the hope that the League has both teams in this prestigious final.

The game will be played at AFC Blackpool Football Club, The Mechanics, Jepson Way, Common Edge Road, Blackpool FY4 5DY

Directions to the ground: M6 to M55, exit at junction 4 and at roundabout turn left (first exit) signposted Kirkham. At next roundabout go straight ahead (second exit) to traffic lights, Whitehills car showroom on right, turn right onto Whitehills Road. In approx. half a mile at roundabout take second exit onto School Road signposted Lytham St. Annes. At next traffic lights go straight ahead onto Jepson Way (Car Park on Left) follow road round to right.

Eamonn McNamara.

Any lingering doubts about the quality of football in the League’ youth section were allayed by the performance of the four clubs who contested the Syndicate Trust Youth Trophy semi-finals at UCLan Sports Arena this morning.

Bolton Lads & Girls club (youth red) in their debut season in the league beat Charnock Richard (youth green) 4-1 with a solid performance in spite of having Danny Brabin sent off in the 65th minute. They led 2-0 at half time through a Jordan Bentham own goal and an opportunist strike from Alex Killeen, the outstanding player on the park who covered every blade of grass. That said, Charnock Richard had plenty of possession and the opportunity to get on the score sheet.

Charnock were unable to capitalise on their numerical advantage after Brabin’s dismissal although Rob Wilson pulled one back for them on 80 minutes only for Luke Howarth and Ross Farrington to bag late goals for the Bolton club and seal their path into the final.

The other semi-final saw Clitheroe, another club in their debut season face the Trophy holders Leyland Albion and it was Clitheroe who triumphed 4-1. Charlie Lloyd got Clitheroe off to a flyer when he put them ahead after 12 minutes but Liam Fielding was on hand to draw Albion level with a crisp strike on 28 minutes. Clitheroe pressed home their advantage with strikes from Eddie Drake on 51 minutes and Ryan Cattermole on the hour. Albion had the opportunity to reduce the arrears when they were awarded a penalty but Clitheroe keeper Josh Pomfret made an impressive save and Oliver Stirzaker wrapped up the scoring with Clitheroe’s fourth in the 86th minute.

The football produced by these four well coached teams was a credit to the league and the players and match officials are to be complimented on their performances in the blustery and difficult conditions.

The Syndicate Trust Youth Trophy is scheduled to be played at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium, Bamber Bridge on Wednesday 25 March 2015, kick off 7.30pm.

AFC Ingol showed that they have no intention of loosening their grip on the top of the premier division as the beat Acregate Lane LC 4-1 on the Desso with goals from Lydon Hodgkiss, James Morley (2) and Matt Stoney, Saul Hamer and Nick Ormson scored for Acregate. Plungington Celtic warmed up for their LFA Sunday Trophy semi-final on Wednesday with a 4-3 win at in form BAC Continental Casuals. Ged Smith, Marc Mullan Conal Platt and Adam Thomas netted for Plungington, Andrew Birch, Ken Gaskill and Josh Westwood scored for Conti. AFC Longridge went down 5-3 at home to New Farington House with Joe Melling, Jake Hollis and Andrew Round getting their goals.

The only game in division 1 saw leaders Ashton Villa win 4-1 at Wrea Green thanks to a Stephen Dickinson hat trick and a Daz Green strike with Matt Bradley on target for Wrea Green. The three games in division 3 all resulted in away wins, BAE Warton won their first game since 28 August by 4-2 at Preston Guild, Southport Vulcan won 7-0 at Sir Tom Finney and Vernon Sports won 5-1 at Tarleton Corinthians.

Langho beat Hurst Green 3-0 in youth red, Chipping won 5-2 at Aspull and Euxton Villa beat Ribble Wanderers 3-0 in youth white whist the two games in youth green finished all square, Kirkham and Penwortham drew 1-1 and the Poulton v Thornton Cleveleys game drew 2-2.

Round up and photos by Eamonn McNamara.

Preston City Council and South Ribble Borough Council have declared their pitches unfit for play this weekend, Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March 2015.

Both Councils have said that the heavy rain during week had left their pitches either waterlogged or very wet and it would be inadvisable to play on them this weekend. As a consequence, no matches will take place on the following parks;

Preston City Parks

Frenchwood Park

Moor Park

Ribbleton Park

London Rd Athletic Track

Mill Lane

Station Lane, Barton

Tanterton

South Ribble Parks

Gregson Lane Recreation Ground

Higher Walton Recreation Ground

Hutton

Kingsfold (Penwortham)

Much Hoole Recreation Ground

Penwortham Holme (Central Venue)

Tardy Gate Recreation Ground

Walmer Bridge

Worden Park (Leyland)

Eamonn McNamara.

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Tuesday February 24, 2015

League Officials receive Charter Standard Award

l-r, John Treacy, Nikki Nye, Eamonn McNamara, Ged Carberry and Alan Robinson

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• 22 Feb - It’s tight at the top - in all Divisions
• 21 Feb - Deadline Day - Saturday 28 February 2015
• 20 Feb - Parks are ON this Weekend
• 20 Feb - Drew off to Man U
• 19 Feb - Plungington Celtic’s semi-final Challenge
• 18 Feb - AFC Ingol go nap and reach the Trophy Final
• 15 Feb - Southport and Springfields to meet in the Youth Cup Final
• 13 Feb - Parks are ON this Weekend

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Training will be held from 6.30-7.30pm every Monday evening at Preston Sports Arena during the summer in preparation for the 2013-14 season.

Our weekly fitness sessions with the excellent facilities on offer at the Arena and the support group atmosphere is something very positive which the Society offers.

Organiser Paul Marsden said, "I would particularly appeal to any members who perhaps do not currently attend Society meetings for whatever reason to give the fitness sessions a go as I assure you that you will find it a very good way of getting involved, it will benefit your refereeing.

If you are interested in coming down either next week or in the future, please contact Paul Marsden via e-mail .