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F.A. SKILLS COACHES RETURN TO COCKERHAM:
15th June 05:15The highly successful programme of Skills Coaching, provided by the F.A., is to return to Cockerham in June and July 2010 for players and coaches of age groups, up to and including under ten. The programme focuses on the most recent F.A. developments for coaching and therefore coaches are required to attend all age group sessions if possible.
Coaches Schedule: The format is as follows: on 19th June and 03rd July Martyn and Dave (plus Tom, Alan and Michael) will run sessions for the U6's, other coaches will attend to observe and pick up 'club pack' of info. 10th and 17th July will be Andy, Julian, Steve and Graham who will do sessions for U7's and U8's, everyone else observes. 24th and 31st July John, Martin, Chris and Phil do sessions for U9's and U10's, again the rest watch.
Players' Schedule: U6's - 19th and 3rd June. U7's and U8's - 10th and 17th July (mixed age group all to attend on both dates). U9's and U10's - 24th and 31st July (mixed age group all to attend on both dates).All sessions will be held at Cocherham Village Hall from 9.30am-11am.
FA COACHING:
June 1st 5pmThe first session of FA coaching has been put back to Saturday 19th June 9.30-11am.
Please contact your coach re purchasing the Garstang FC lottery asap.
REMINDER:
May 10th 12pmNo training this Saturday but Presentation at 5.30pm please bring cakes/biscuits. Meet Myerscough College 2.30pm Sunday on the back pitches which are down the lane behind the astro pitch near the golf course. Shin pads are compulsory, black shorts and socks if you have them.
MATCH V MYERSCOUGH:
May 6th 5.00pmGames for all at Myerscough starting 3pm on Sunday 16th May. The pitches are at the rear of the college behind the astro turf. If you can find some black shorts and socks that would be great.
F.A. SKILLS COACHES RETURN TO COCKERHAM:
JUNE 15TH 05-15HRS
The highly successful programme of Skills Coaching, provided by the F.A., is to return to Cockerham in June and July 2010 for players and coaches of age groups, up to and including under ten. The programme focuses on the most recent F.A. developments for coaching and therefore coaches are required to attend all age group sessions if possible.
COACHES SCHEDULE The format is as follows: on 19th June and 03rd July Martyn and Dave (plus Tom, Alan and Michael) will run sessions for the under 6s, other coaches will attend to observe and pick up 'club pack' of info. 10th and 17th July will be Andy, Julian, Steve and Graham who will do sessions for under 7s and 8s, everyone else observes. 24th and 31st July John, Martin, Chris and Phil do sessions for under 9s and 10s, again the rest watch.
PLAYERS SCHEDULE Under 6s - 19th AND 03RD June. Under 7s and 8s - 10th and 17th July (mixed age group all to attend on both dates). Under 9s and 10s - 24th and 31st July (mixed age group all to attend on both dates).
All sessions will be held at Cocherham Village Hall from 9.30am-11am.
Training as normal on saturday the 8th of May
Saturday the 15th of May freindly match against myerscugh juniors at home ( kick off 11:00).
Saturday the 15th of May Presentation evening start 5:30 pm at cockerham village hall.
Saturday the 22nd of May freindly match against Highgrove juniors at home (Kick off 11:00)
Sunday the 6th of June ulverston tournament
Sunday june the 13th tournament at Preston College (registration 13.30)
TRAINING SAT 10TH JULY:
JULY 9TH
We are having 2 training sessions on the 10th and 17th of July with the FA skills instructors in attendance to assist and give pointers for the coaches. I will also be sorting out registration forms for next season and collecting subs. Please bring along 2 passport pics and a copy of birth certificate for the league registration. Failing this there will be a registration night from 6.30 to 8.30 onthe 12th July at the village hall. Failure to register on time will mean you cannot play in the league games next season. I also have some forms for the Garstang FC lottery if anyone is interested. Our link with garstang is helping us with pitches and the website and they will also be organising soccer schools for us so this is important to the club.
F.A. SKILLS COACHES ReTURN TO COCKERHAM
JUNE 15TH 05-15HRS
The highly successful programme of Skills Coaching, provided by the F.A., is to return to Cockerham in June and July 2010 for players and coaches of age groups, up to and including under ten. The programme focuses on the most recent F.A. developments for coaching and therefore coaches are required to attend all age group sessions if possible.
COACHES SCHEDULE The format is as follows: on 19th June and 03rd July Martyn and Dave (plus Tom, Alan and Michael) will run sessions for the under 6s, other coaches will attend to observe and pick up 'club pack' of info. 10th and 17th July will be Andy, Julian, Steve and Graham who will do sessions for under 7s and 8s, everyone else observes. 24th and 31st July John, Martin, Chris and Phil do sessions for under 9s and 10s, again the rest watch.
PLAYERS SCHEDULE Under 6s - 19th AND 03RD June. Under 7s and 8s - 10th and 17th July (mixed age group all to attend on both dates). Under 9s and 10s - 24th and 31st July (mixed age group all to attend on both dates).
All sessions will be held at Cocherham Village Hall from 9.30am-11am.
MATCH RESULT: SUNDY 02ND MAY 2010
MAY 7TH 06-30HRS
Date Fixture Kick-off Home Result Away
02-05-2010 Friendly 15-00 Cockerham 7 3 Lancaster Giants
Goal Scorers: Kyle Brown 3, Jonothan Dunn 3, Danny Holmes 1.,
MAN OF THE MATCH: JONOTHN DUNN.
LANCASHIRE FA FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL 08/05/10
MAY 5TH 21-00HRS
Saturdays tournament starts at 01.30 so we need to be there for 01.00pm. The venue is at the Lancashire FA, Thurston Road, Leyland.
Click on the link for directions.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Garstang,+Preston&daddr=lancashire+fa,thurston+road+,+leyland&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=18.252022,39.418945&ie=UTF8&ll=53.835512,-2.701263&spn=0.284039,0.615921&z=11
There will be no training saturday morning.
RESCEDULED TIME FOR SUNDAYS MATCH:
Sundays match (02/05/2010) will be kicking off at 03.00pm instead of 2.00pm. Please meet at 2.30pm.
The fixture is at home against Lancaster Giants. Training as usual at 9.15am saturday morning.
NEXT MATCH:
The next fixture we have arranged is on the 2nd May against Lancaster City Giants. This is a home fixture and the Kick off will be at 2pm. Can players please arrive at 1.30p.m.
TRAINING ON SATURDAY:
APRIL 14TH 20-40HRS
Training will be on this saturday 17th April at the new times- 09.15 to 010.45.
TRAINING CANCELLED:
APRIL 1ST 16-00HRS
Due to the Easter holidays and other commitments there will be no training on the 3rd or 10th of April .Training will recommence on the 17th April at 9.15.
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NEW VENUE:
JULY 09 06-35HRS
The new season, 2010-2011, sees the introduction of a new home venue at Galgate F.C. when this team will become the U12 Team.
Thanks are extended to Galgate F.C. for making these facilities available to us.
FIXTURES MARCH 2010:
24 MARCH 06-00HRS
Date Fixture Kick-off Home Result Away
07-03-2010 League 12-00 Bare Rangers Yellow 2 2 Cockerham
Goal Scorers:
MAN OF THE MATCH: JAKE GOULD
14-03-2010 League 12-00 Cockerham 6 4 Lancaster City Colts Youth
Goal Scorers:
MAN OF THE MATCH: HARRISON TAYLOR-MENZIES
21-03-2010 League 14-00 Carnforth Rangers 2 2 Cockerham
Goal Scorers
MAN OF THE MATCH: EDWARD ATKINSON
28-03-2010 League 12-00 Cockerham Heysham Blue Star
Goal Scorers Match Postponed
MAN OF THE MATCH
FIXTURES APRIL 2010:
24TH MARCH 06-40HRS
11-04-10 League 13-00hrs Lancaster City Youth Colts 9 2 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Sam Heyworth 2.
MAN OF THE MATCH JAKE GOULD
18-04-2010 League 12-00 Cockerham 7 0 Bare Rangers Yellow
Goal Scorers: Jake Gould 1, Tom Gregg 2, Sam Heyworth 2, Peter Walton 1, Own Goal 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH: PETER WALTON
25-04-2010 League 13-00 Lancaster Boys Club 9 1 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Sam Heyworth 1
MAN OF THE MATCH: RYAN PARKER.
30-04-2010 League 19-00 Cockerham 3 5 Heysham Blue Star
Goal Scorers: Lorcan Atley 1, Harrison Taylor-Menzies 2
MAN OF THE MATCH: HARRISON TAYLOR-MENZIES.
02-05-2010 League 13-00 Lancaster Boys Club Rangers 2 4 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Jake Gould 1, Sam Heyworth 1, Harrison Taylor-Menzies 1, James Oldroyd 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH: JAKE GOULD
U12'S TAKE OVER WEMBLEY:
JUNE 18TH 06-30HRS
Cockerham U12 Team experienced the ultimate in football achievements last Saturday when they took over Wembley Stadium, together with a further lucky two hundred and eightly five grass roots players. The chance of a life time arouse as a result of Manager Mike Bevan winning a radio quiz programme.
The boys, together with family and friends travelled by coach to Wembley where the team had their photograph taken with the England Team Coach, ran out of the Wembly tunnel onto the hallowed turf where they experienced ninety minutes of training with the F.A.'s elite coaches. They then had their photographs individually taken with the F.A. Cup.
The day concluded with a meal in the Bobby Moore suite where the England versus Unites States of America world cup games was watched on the big screen. Pity about the result.
COCKERHAM U12'S GO TO WEMBLEY:
MAY 29 05-00HRS
Mike Bevan, the U12 team manager and local vet by profession, has won the ultimate prize for his lucky team. Whilst driving to yet another distressed cow, he responded to a quiz competition conducted by “Talk Sport” a medium wave radio station. The end result his team get to go to Wembley.
On the 12th June 2010, the day of England’s opening World Cup game against the United States of America, the team will travel, with three attendants each, by luxury coach to Wembley. They will train on the Wembley turf with elite F.A. Coaches, have photographs taken with the F.A. Cup and watch the England game on the big screen in the Bobby Moore suite.
Team, please let Mike know as soon s possible who wishes to go and the names of the persons that will accompany you.
ULVERSTON TOURNAMENT, JUNE 6:
May 21st 10:30pm
The tournament kicks off at 2pm sharp. Can you try to be there for 1:15.
I have emailed directions to those who are going. Sorry to those who have missed out, they only allow a squad of 10 players.
FINAL HOME GAME! COCKERHAM 4 CRAVEN WANDERERS 0. SUNDAY 18TH APRIL 2010:
APRIL 19TH O5-00HRS
The penultimate game of the season saw a return to the Les Blackburn Memorial ground and some fine controlled football from both sides. The lush surface suppressed the excessive bounce of the ball, experienced in Friday night’s game, with the teams producing some fine ground passing moves.
The first half comprised of end to end football with Cockerham creating the better chances, only to find Craven bravely defending, or shots screaming just wide of the post or over the bar. On the occasions that Craven did create opportunities, the defence of George Morris, Matthew Barton, John Challioner and George Briault held firm. Matthew Barton was again solid sweeping everything in his path.
Cockerham’s first goal eventually materialised after fifteen minutes when Greg Carter made a strong run down the right wing leaving the opposition in his path. The cross was perfect, finding Josh Whitaker, who was happy to forcefully hit the ball into the back of the net. This was lovely football lads and fully justified the half time score of Cockerham 1 Craven Wanderers 0.
The second half was similar with Craven controlling more of the play. They were now on occasions penetrating the Cockerham defence and causing some anxious moments. Matthew Barton back tracked well to block a shot at the feet of the attacker for a corner. George Briault also covered a tremendous amount of ground, again back tracking, only to trip while executing the tackle leaving Craven with a clear chance. Keeper Graham made a superb diving save at the feet of the attacker as he released his shot, managing to smother the ball whilst surrounded by three eager forwards. Fine goalkeeping Josh.
The second Cockerham goal came from a well taken Daniel Lamb corner just on fifty-five minutes. John Challioner, who had moved up onto the edge of the box, flicked the ball forward to find Mark Bevan, who drove his shot into the net. Josh Whitaker then went agonisingly close, following a fine controlled weaving move, only to crash his shot against the underside of the bar. Josh made amends on sixty minutes when he received well placed pass from Mark Bevan from the left and made no mistake this time, directing the ball into the bottom left hand corner of the net. Josh Whitaker received the Man of the Match award for his performance today.
The final goal was scored by Greg Carter who benefitted from a defensive mix up. George Briault made a positive run down the left wing and put in a good low cross which caused a misunderstanding between the keeper and defender. The ball ran loose at the far post where Greg was on hand to blast it into the net. Final score Cockerham 4 Craven Wanderers 0.
A much improved all round performance lads. Well done. Can you repeat this for the final league game of the season, away to Bare Rangers Yellow next Sunday?
DETERMINED PERFORMANCE! CARNFORTH 1 COCKERHAM 3 FRIDAY 16TH APRIL 2010:
APRIL 17TH 05-15HRS
Cockerham travelled to Carnforth for this Friday evening kick-off game hoping to avenge the one nil defeat they suffered nearly a month ago. On a gloriously sunny evening they started the game well moving the ball from wing to wing and exerting all the pressure. Both sides were clearly experiencing difficulties with ball bounce, on a pitch that had dried out and was now hard due to the welcome sun all week.
A month ago Carnforth scored their goal within the first minute of the game. Cockerham almost reversed the honours, when Josh Whitaker made a good run down the left wing from the first whistle, crossing well to Mark Bevan whose overhead scissor kick was saved at the foot of the post by the Carnforth keeper. This near miss and a lack of ball control set the tone for the reminder game.
Cockerham did open their account after four minutes when Matthew Barton broke up a rare Carnforth attach, made ground prior to releasing a neat pass to Owen Rimmer who found Greg Carter on the right wing. Greg beat two players then over hit his cross, on a pitch that was narrower than the normal full side pitch, to find Harry Marshall on the opposite wing. Harry crossed the ball to find Mark Bevan, who this time buried the ball in the back of the net. Mark nearly scored his second goal a few minutes later when a well taken corner by Daniel Lamb found Mark rising to direct his header onto the crossbar.
Cockerham’s second goal did come just before the half time whistle when Daniel Lamb received a through ball directly to his feet, giving the keeper no chance to stop his well directed strike. Half time score Carnforth 0 Cockerham 2.
Carnforth adopted a more determined start to the second half, which they maintained throughout. This together with the narrow score line introduced a certain anxiousness about the Cockerham play, contriving to make the task harder than it should have been and caused nervousness’ within the ranks of Cockerham’s loyal supporters.
Carnforth came close to scoring on fifty-five minutes, when keeper Graham, save well from a neatly taken header. It was in fact a header that undid Cockerham a minute later when Carnforth beat Cockerham to the ball bounce and nodded in for a deserved goal. Carnforth remained determined throughout pressing for the equaliser. They however suffered a set back, just minutes from the final whistle, when Greg Carter made strong determined advances down the right flank cutting into the penalty area only to be brought down by a Carnforth defender. Both the referee and linesman pointed immediately to the spot. Mark Bevan, ace penalty taker, stepped up to produce a final score line of Carnforth 1 Cockerham 3. Man of the Match went to George Briault, who battled tirelessly having taken two nasty knocks, one in each half.
Both sides showed great determination but failed to adapted to the summer pitch conditions where heading skills and ball control will become an ever increasing necessity if success is to be competently gained.
CHAMPIONS ELECT! COCKERHAM O LANCASTER CITY 3 TUESDAY 13TH APRIL 2010:
APRIL 14 05-15HRS
Oh! what a difference forty eight hours makes. From the gloriously warm sunshine of Sunday, we almost returned to thermal attire for this Tuesday evening home game against Lancaster City. From the goal sprees of the previous three games it was time for Cockerham to dig deep and demostrate real endeavour in this hard fought, physiclal game, which was admirably refereed by Mr. Ronny Beals. He stamped his authority on the game from the onset and together with the two teams produced an excellant game of football.
The game started at a fast pace with each side attempting to showcase their individual skills. The first goal came from a well executed move from mid field by the Lancaster number ten who played a carefully weighted ball into the path of their number fifteen, who gave keeper Graham no chance with his well taken goal, after five minutes of play. Two minutes later Cockerham came close to equalising with a fine passing move that penertrated the Lancaster defence. Jamie McManus made a run on the right wing and flashed a cross into the path of Greg Carter whoes shot just screamed over the bar. This was rapidly followed by a cross from Mark Beven. who this time found the head of Greg who was able to direct a powerful header towards goal but over the top.
Lancaster City now began to dominate play with significnat success down the right flank. The number ten and number fifteen again combined to produce Lancasters second goal on fifteen minutes. Cockerham remained determined and responded from the restart when Owen Rimmer intercepted and crossed to Mark Bevan who flashed a header just wide of the post. Cokerham were now coming under constant pressure with the defence of George Morris, John Challioner, Matthew Barton and Tarqi Baraka all working hard to contain the scoreline. They were ably assisted by the constant running of Mark Bevan and Owen Rimmer, with Keeper Graham producing a string of fine saves. Twice in the closing minutes of the first half Josh prevented Lancaster adding to their total. First, bravely at the feet of an advancing forward and secondly with a diving save to his right. Half time score; Cockerham 0 Lancaster City 2.
The second half was all pressure from Lancaster preventing Cockerham from establishing their flowing game. The Cockerham defence worked hard and with great determination to thwart the Lancaster attacks. Matthew Barton remained strong and swept away everything in his path. They were however unable to prevent the third goal which was headed in from a corner after forty-five minutes. For the remainder of the game the Cockerham defence held firm with keeper Graham once again making a superb diving save, preventing a certain goal. Josh Graham received the Man of the Match award for his outstanding performance. Final score Cockerham 0 Lancaster City 3.
Yes Cockerham you were able to rise to the occassion and give Lancaster City a hard fought game. Well done to all the lads, particuarly the defence. You were beaten by a well drilled, skillful team that were better on the day. Good luck to Lancaster City in their efforts to secure the League title.
SUNSHINE ALL THE WAY! BARE RANGERS BLUE 2 COCKERHAM 9 SUNDAY 11TH APRIL 2010:
APRIL 12TH 20-20HRS
On this wonderfully sunny afternoon Cockerham visited Bare Rangers Blue at Ryelands Park Lancaster and turned in a sunshine performance. Cockerham went one goal up after one minute following a penalty spot kick. Josh Whitaker received the ball immediately following the kick-off and beat two players prior to entering the box, where upon he was brought down. The referee had no hesitation in awarding a penalty. Josh stepped up and fired a powerful shot into the back of the net. The first eight minutes was all oneway traffic with Cockerham nearly going two up after Owen Rimmer intercepted a Bare pass in mid field and sent Harry Marshall down the left wing. His excellant cross was met by Mark Beven with the Bare keeper doing well to turn it away for a corner. The corner was well defended by Bare Blue who worked the ball forward and to the righthand side of the pitch where one of their forwards gathered the ball and set off on a fast run stretching the Cockerhm defence. He hit a strong looping shot which hit the roof the net.
Cockerham were again awarded a penalty after nineteen minutes. Mark Bevan stepped up and drove his shot into the roof the net. This was followed by another goal after twenty-four minutes when Harry Marshall again turned provider on the left wing with Josh Whitaker tucking away a strong shot. The final goal of the first half was scored on twenty-eight minutes by Jamie McManus who intercepted a pass in the Bare penalty area following a fluffed goal kick and gleefully placed the ball into the net. This was Jamies first game following a long lay off through injury. Welcome back Jamie.
The first half ended with Bare Rangers pressurising the Cockerham goal with keeper Graham making a brave save a the feet of an advancing forward. Half time score Bare Rangers Blue 1 Cockerham 4.
The second half followed a similar pattern to the first, with Owen Rimmer continueing the goal spree. Owen collected the ball on the edge of the Bare area on forty-two minutes and thundered a shot into the roof the net. Bare Blue, however were not prepared to surrender and broke away causing keeper Graham to make double saves a the feet of advancing forwards. The second save was particulary brave as he hurt his hip whilst making the first save. He recovered without attention to the complete the game.
Jamie McManus then went close, hitting the post and was again on hand to turn in the cross which immediately followed at fifty-four minutes. Bare Blue then broke away and scored a well deserve second goal on fifty-seven minutes. The seventh Cockerham goal came as a result of a well worked move. This commenced with a long throw in from Owen Rimmer which was recewived by Greg Carter, who made ground prior to crossing into the box, with Daniel Lamb taking the cross and slotting the ball into the net at fifty-nine minutes. Josh Whitker then turned provider sending Mark Bevan through to claim his second goal on sixty-three minutes. The final goal was scored by John Challioner who gave a sterling performance in defence but had now been moved to the forward line. John took a cross from Mark Beven and scored on sixty-six minutes. John's overall performanace won him Man of the Match.
The final act came from the Bare Rangers Blue keeper who prevented Matthew Barton from scoring by turning his strongly hit shot onto the bar for an excellant save. Final score Bare Rangers 2 Cockerham 9
This was a strong Cockerham performance and a joy to watch on such a splendid afternoon. Well done lads. Can you now repeat your last three performances by giving Lancaster City, league champions elect, a good game on Tuesday evening the 13th April 2010 when Cockerham host their visit?
MAGNIFICIENT SEVEN! COCKERHAM 7 BARE RANGER YELLOW 2. FRIDAY 9TH APRIL 2010:
APRIL 10TH 06-30HRS
The returning party of seven players who gained notable success playing in the Spainish Copa Marbella International Tournament, arrived home at mid day on Friday to rejoin the remainder of the squad for this home league fixture in the evening against Bare Rangers Yellow.
This proved to be a highly competative game with no quarter given by either side. The game got off to a phrenectic start with Bare Yellow opening the scoring in the opening minute. The ball fell to their number ten who only had one thought. He headed towards goal at speed and hit a cracking shot into the net. Play was now switching from end to end until Owen Rimmer intercepted the ball in mid field, made some ground and sent a through pass into the path of Josh Whitaker, who ran onto it, controlled it and hit a splendid shot for the equalising goal, after eight minutes.
End to end football then resumed with Greg Carter hitting a trade mark shot just wide of the post, followed shortly afterwards by Harry Marshall who just clipped the post following some good passing moves by the Cockerham team. Play then switched rapidly to the other end where Bare Yellow headed the ball onto the post for what had seemed a certain goal. Bare continued to maintain the pressure with keeper Graham flinging himself to his right to parry a goal bound shot, which was subsequently scrambled away by the Cockerham defence.
Cockerham now began to gain control of the mid field and establish some fluent passing moves, which brought about a well taken goal by Harry Marshall after twenty-seven minutes. Bare Yellow responded with a further attach which once again had keeper Grapham making an excellant save. Greg Carter then extended the home side lead after twenty-nine minutes. Bare Rangers Yellow never gave up with both players and supporters continually urging the side on. All were reward with a well taken goal by their number nine after thirty-two minutes. This was followed by another Cockerham goal on thirty-three minutes by Mark Bevan. Mark dribbled around three players before placing his shot, only to see it cannon against the post. He was there for the rebound and tapped it into the net. Half time score Cockerhm 4 Bare Ranger Yellow 2.
The second half followed a similar pattern with Greg Carter scoring with a stunning shot after forty-three minutes. Tarqi Baraka then got onto the score sheet after forty-five minutes. Louis Hadfield won a free kick on the edge of the Bare area and placed his kick neatly into the box for Tarqi, who was awarded Man of the Match for his all round performance, to complete the finish. This was followed by the final goal of the game resulting from a well taken corner on the left side by Josh Whitaker who found Daniel lamb at the far post for a scrambled tap in at fifty-five minutes. The game concluded with the Bare Keeper making an excellant save during the closing minutes.
Final Score Cockerham 7 Bare Rangers Yellow 2. Bare Rangers fought with spirit and endeavour, never letting their heads drop. As for Cockerham. They continued to exploit the passing game, gaining just results. Congratulations to all concerned for a magnificent all round performance from the whole squad with particular reference to the seven that represented both the team and Club so successfully in Spain.
SPAINISH SUCCESS:
APRIL 10TH 06-00HRS
The team returned home on Friday the 9th April 2010 following their successful participation in the Copa Marbella International Tournament.
They gained fourth position overall in their age group, having intitially won their league and then being beaten in the semi-final.
Further details will issued once the returning party hae caught their breath, following legue fixtures on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
BACK TO WINNING WAYS! COCKERHAM 8 LUNE VALLEY 2 FRIDAY 1ST APRIL 2010:
3RD APRIL 06-00HRS
The team return to their winning ways, following a spate of mixed results, when they hosted the Lune Valley team at the Les Blackburn Memorial ground on Friday 1st April 2010. This date hearlded the commencement of a busy April schedule, which includes seven games plus a tour to Spain over the Easter period.
Cockerham scored an early goal after 4 minutes with Greg Carter running onto a through ball and placing it beyond the keeper. There then followed a passage of play which highlighted two points. Lune Valley, despite their lowly league position are a determined and competative side. They play with great enthusiasm and remain true sportsmen throughout. Cockerham, as has been seen of late, suffer when they fail to put together their passing game which in turn creates the required goal opportunities.
For a full thirty minutes Lune Valley frustrated the Cockerham passage of play and equalised with a well taken goal after twelve minutes. They then followed up with a second after sixteen minutes. Following a sustained period of pressure their mid fielder hit a high looping shot with the bounce beating the keeper for an unexpected goal. This had the required impact on the Cockerham side who then went on to score a further two before the half time whistle. Daniel Lamb on thirty minutes and Greg Carter getting his second on thirty three minutes. Half time score Cockerham 3 Lune Valley 2.
The scond half saw Cockerham play some clever football with passes now being neatly strung together and the goals begain to flow at regular intervals. The flanks were used to good effect with quality crosses providing ample opportuiity for the eager forwards. Josh Whitaker was the first to capitalise with a well taken header after thirty minutes with Mark Bevan joining the act after forty five minutes. There then followed a passage of play which result in a further three goals being scored. All followed neat passing moves from mid field, out to the flanks and accurated crosses into the box. All of which were gratefully pounced on by Mark Bevan for his second and Louis Hadfield who until now had been provider, scoring two in four minutes to edge the Man of the Match award.
This was a good performance lads, well done. It also created a high on which to depart to Spain for the Copa Marbella International Toournament over the Easter period. Good luck, have a great time and a safe journey.
SUNDAY 28TH MARCH 2010:
23RD MARCH 18- 30HRS
Heyshan Blue Star versus Cockerham, Kick-off 14-00hrs.
FIXTURES MARCH 2010:
24 MARCH 06-00HRS
Date Fixture Kick-off Home Result Away
07-03-2010 League 14-00 Lune Valley 0 10 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Tariq Baraka 1, Matthew Barton 1, Mark Bevan 2, Greg Carter 1, John Challioner 1, Louis Hadfield 2, Harry Marshall 1,Own Goal 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH: LOUIS HADFIELD
14-03-2010 League 14-00 Bentham Juniors 1 4 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Mark Bevan 2, Creg Carter 1, Harry Marshall 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH: MATTHEW BARTON
21-03-2010 League 14-00 Cockerham 0 1 Carnforth
Goal Scorers 0
MAN OF THE MATCH JOSH WHITAKER
28-03-2010 League 14-00 Heysham Blue Star 2 1 Cockerham
Goal Scorers Harry Marshall 1
MAN OF THE MATCH HARRY MARSHALL
FIXTURES APRIL 2010:
24TH MARCH 06-40HRS
Date Fixture Kick-off Home Result Away
01-04-2010 League 18-15 Cockerham 8 2 Lune Valley
Goal Scorers: Mark Bevan 2, Greg Carter 2, Louis Hadfield 2, Daniel Lamb 1, Josh Whitaker 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH LOUIS HADFIELD
09-04-2010 League 18-15 Cockerham 7 2 Bare Yellow
Goal Scorers: Tariq Baraka 1, Mark Bevan 1, Greg Carter 2, Daniel Lamb 1, Harry Marshall 1, Josh Whitaker 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH TARIQ BARAKA
11-04-2010 League 14-00 Bare Blue 9 2 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Mark Bevan 2 (1P), John Challioner 1, Daniel Lamb 1, Jamie McManus 2, Owen Rimmer 1, Josh Whitaker 2 (1P)
MAN OF THE MATCH JOHN CHALLIONER
13-04-2010 League 18-15 Cockerham 0 3 Lancaster City
Goal Scorers
MAN OF THE MATCH JOSH GRAHAM
16-04-2010 League 18-15 Carnforth 1 3 Cockerham
Goal Scorers Mark Bevan 2 (1P), Daniel Lamb 1
MAN OF THE MATCH GEORGE BRIAULT
18-04-2010 League 14-00 Cockerham 4 0 Craven Wanderers
Goal Scorers Mark Bevan 1. Greg Carter 1, Josh Whitaker 2.
MAN OF THE MATCH JOSH WHITAKER
25-04-2010 League 14-00 Bare Yellow 1 7 Cockerham
Goal Scorers Matthew Barton 1, Mark Bevan 1 (P) Greg Carter 1, Matthew Hurst 1, Daniel Lamb 1, Jamie McManus 2
MAN OF THE MATCH MATTHEW HURST
PROMOTION HOPES FADE: PRESTON PIRATES 5 COCKERHAM 1 SUNDAY 18TH APRIL 2010
APRIL 21ST 05-00HRS
Cockerham saw their hopes of promotion wiped out with defeat at Worden Park on Sunday, all they can do now is hope that other results go their way. Pirates hounded from the whistle, chasing and closing down loose balls, eager for revenge from previous encounters. Cockerham were unlucky to see two good chances hit the crossbar and post after gifting the opposition the first two goals.
Forde was on target for Cockerham after Hilton found him free on the left wing; he made no mistake with a super left foot drive. It was not Cockerham’s day though with keeper Dugdale picking up an injury and a further two more soft goals they went into the break 4-1 down feeling very dejected. Luczynski took over in nets and the second half saw Cockerham battle to try and recoup the deficit to no avail, despite numerous chances, pressing forward the inevitable happened and a further goal was conceded.
It is unfortunate that after such a good season the lads “off day” could cost them dearly.
The remaining two fixtures are scheduled for Wednesday 28th April at home 6.30 ko and Sunday 2nd May also at home 11.00 ko.
Team: Dugdale, Atkinson, Bracken, Gaughan, Southward, Forde, Luczynski, Ball, Topping, Moore, Hilton, King & Dixon
VALUABLE POINTS GAINED! NEW LONGTON 1 COCKERHAM 10 SUNDAY 11TH APRIL 2010:
APRIL 16TH 05-45HRS
After a two week rest Cockerham showed that they had not lost their touch with an emphatic win over bottom of the league New Longton. With three difficult games till the end of the season Cockerham currently occupy second place in the Central Lancashire Under 13 League Division 1. The remaining games are against Sporting Sgringfields, Preston Pirates and Hoole United currently occupying first, third and fourth positons respectively.
Cockerham goal scorers were Ball 1, Forde 2, Hilton 2 and Moore 5. Man of the Match was Stuart Southward.
A good all round team effort beating a battling New Longton who never gave up and secured a consolation goal for their commitment.
FIXTURES MARCH 2010:
24 MARCH 06-00HRS
Date Fixture Kick-off Home Result Away
07-03-2010 League 11-00 Preston Pirates 0 6 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Adam Ball 1, Daniel Forde 1, Ross Hilton 1, Henry King 1, Craig Moore 2.
MAN OF THE MATCH: WILLIAM ATKINSON.
14-03-2010 League 11-00 Cockerham 2 0 Lancon
Goal Scorers: Henry King 1, Craig Moore 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH: ROSS HILTON
FIXTURES APRIL 2010:
24TH MARCH 06-40HRS
11-04-2010 League 11-00 New Longton 1 10 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Adam Ball 1, Daniel Forde 2, Ross Hilton 2, Craig Moore 5
MAN OF THE MATCH STUART SOUTHWARD
18-04-2010 League 11-00 Preston Pirates 5 1 Cockerham
Goal Scorers: Daniel Forde 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH: NOT NOMINATED.
28-04-2010 League 18-30 Cockerham 3 2 Hoole United
Goal Scorers Daniel Forde 1, Adam Luczynski 1, Craig Moore 1.
MAN OF THE MATCH STUART SOUTHWARD
02-05-2010 League 11-00 Cockerham 0 3 Sporting Springfields.
Goal Scorers 0
MAN OF THE MATCH WILLIAM ATKINSON
NEW VENUE:
JULY 09 06-25HRS
The new season, 2010-2011, sees the introduction of a new home venue, The Beeches, Garstang, when this team will become the U15 Team.
Thanks are extended to Garstang F.C., our partners, for making these facilities available to us.
NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM FOR COCKERHAM:
MAY 17 05-30hrs
Following the sad retirement of Keith Gardner at Saturday nights Presentation evening, Cockerham JFC are pleased to announce that they have secured the voluntary services of Charles Andrews and Shaun Thornton to lead the U15 Team next season. This announcement ends a period of uncertainity regarding the future of the current team.
All existing players and any new players wishing to join this team are encouraged to contact the Club Secretary, Carole Graham on 01253 790687 to obtain full details regarding the preparation for next seasons fixtures.
FINAL TRAINING SESSION:
1st June 5.10pm
Final training session of the season is this Thursday 3rd June 7pm-8.30pm. New players welcome. Those going to Ulverston meet at Cockerham Village Hall this Saturday 7.50am.
NEW PLAYER TRAINING SESSIONS:
April 25th 9.00am
We are looking for new players to play in our under 16 team from September (ie those currently in school year 10). We play in the Lancaster and Morecambe Service to Youth League and are a Charter Standard Development Club who insist on high stardards of behaviour from players, coaches and spectators. Sessions will be run each Thursday at 7pm-8.30pm at Cockerham Village Hall playing field for the next 3 weeks. For further info contact Dave Graham on 01253 790687/ 07501119458 or Andrew Ayrton on 07812562169.
TRAINING CANCELLED:
March 29th 4.30pm
No training this week due to holidays or next week due to having a match on Friday 9th v Slyne at 6pm.
Next season, 2010/11, will see the first appearance of a Cockerham JFC U16 team.
THE LFA CUP DRAW 2010-2011:
JULY 12 06-15HRS
The LFA Cup draw for the 2010-2011 season has now been released.
To see your first round ties, refer to your team newspage.
THE FA COMMUNITY AWARDS 2009-2010:
JULY 12 05-45HRS
The FA Community Awards, sponsored by McDonld's, are to be presented at the LFA Senior Cup Final between Liverpool FC and Oldham Athletic at the FA Headquarters, Leyland, on Saturday 24th July 2010, kick-off 15-00hrs.
Cockerham JFC will be presented with the Lancashire Chartered Standard Development Club of the year award at half time.
Any Club member wishing to attend can obtain free tickets by contacting Dave or Carole Graham on 01253 790687. You must register your requirements by Friday the 16th July 2010 at the latest.
PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES:
JULY 09 06-45HRS
Would all managers wishing to use the Cockerhm Village Hall pitches for Pre Seson Friendlies please co-ordinate their requires with the Website Co-ordinator Mike Matthews 01995 604565, mobile 07967 962607, e-mail mike@matthews94.orangehome.co.uk
NEW PLAYERS REQUIRED:
JULY 08 06-15HRS
New players are still required for the new season, 2010-2011, for our U6, U11, U14, U15 AND U16 teams.
Why not come along to the Club Registration evening on Monday 12th July between 18-30 and 20-30 hours to meet the players and coaches and register your interest.
BOOT SHOP LAUNCH:
JULY 07 05-00HRS
The Cockerham JFC Boot Shop will be intitially launched at the Club Registration evening on Monday the 12th July 2010 at Cockerham Village Hall.
All those unwanted Football Boots and Trainers that are hidden away in cupboards, drawers or under the stairs can now be sold on at a price nominated by you! Just bring them along on the evening or contact the Website Co-ordinator Mike Matthews on 01995 604565, mobile 07967 962607 or e-mail document.write('mike'+String.fromCharCode(64)+'matthews94.orangehome.co.uk'); mike@matthews94.orangehome.co.uk.
All that is required is; the size, the make and your nominated price and of course the article. Name your desired price and the lowest acceptable price. Upon successful sale a 10% administration fee will be deducted and the balance of the actual SALE price forwarded to you.
Following Monday nights launch all stock will be listed on this page and the shop opened on the last Saturday of each month at the morning training sessions at Cockerham Village Hall. Alternatively contact the above to advertise an article or complete a sale.
REGISTRATION NIGHT MONDAY 12TH JULY 2010:
JULY 06TH 05-00HRS
Cockerham Junior Football Club are holding a final registration night at Cockerham Village Hall on Monday the 12th July 2010 from 18-30hrs until 20-30hrs.
All existing and potential new players, managers, coaches, parents, guardians and supporters are required to attend.
Club and League Registration docum ents are to be completed and relevant fees paid. £45-00 for League players and £35-00 for non League players.
Cockerham pride themselves on their progressive development with regard to the F.A. Respect campaign and for the new season, 2010-2011, we will be adopting the formal league documentation, replacing the previous Club documentation. The league documentation clearly specifies the standards to be met and the options available in the event of a failure to comply, for Players, Coaches, Team Managers and Club Officials, Spectators and Parents/Carers. It is now mandatory that all categories sign the respective documents in order to become a Club Member. Plese ensure that you sign on the night.
Garstang Football Club Lottery. Tickets will again be on sale, so please bring your cheque books and Bank details if you have not already joined. Please see previous announcements for full details.
Cockerham JFC Boot Shop launch will also take place. So if you have any unwanted Football Boots or Trainers please bring them along on the evening. For full details see Boot Shop Launch.
COCKERHAM TAKE OVER WEMBLEY:
JUNE 18TH 06-30HRS
Cockerham U12 Team experienced the ultimate in football achievements last Saturday when they took over Wembley Stadium, together with a further lucky two hundred and eightly five grass roots players. The chance of a life time arouse as a result of Manager Mike Bevan winning a radio quiz programme.
The boys, together with family and friends travelled by coach to Wembley where the team had their photograph taken with the England Team Coach, ran out of the Wembly tunnel onto the hallowed turf where they experienced ninety minutes of training with the F.A.'s elite coaches. They then had their photographs individually taken with the F.A. Cup.
The day concluded with a meal in the Bobby Moore suite where the England versus Unites States of America world cup games was watched on the big screen. Pity about the result.
For further photographs see the U12 Team Newspage.
CLUB A.G.M.:
JUNE 16TH 05-15HRS
Cockerhm Junior Football Club Annual General Meeting will be held at Cockerham Village Hall on Monday the 21st June 2010 at 19-30 hrs.
All interested parties are welcome to attend.
F.A. SKILLS COACHES RETURN TO COCKERHAM:
JUNE 15TH 05-15HRS
The highly successful programme of Skills Coaching, provided by the F.A., is to return to Cockerham in June and July 2010 for players and coaches of age groups, up to and including under ten. The programme focuses on the most recent F.A. developments for coaching and therefore coaches are required to attend all age group sessions if possible.
COACHES SCHEDULE The format is as follows: on 19th June and 03rd July Martyn and Dave (plus Tom, Alan and Michael) will run sessions for the under 6s, other coaches will attend to observe and pick up 'club pack' of info. 10th and 17th July will be Andy, Julian, Steve and Graham who will do sessions for under 7s and 8s, everyone else observes. 24th and 31st July John, Martin, Chris and Phil do sessions for under 9s and 10s, again the rest watch.
PLAYERS SCHEDULE Under 6s - 19th AND 03RD June. Under 7s and 8s - 10th and 17th July (mixed age group all to attend on both dates). Under 9s and 10s - 24th and 31st July (mixed age group all to attend on both dates).
All sessions will be held at Cocherham Village Hall from 9.30am-11am.
COCKERHAM JFC LAUNCH "GARSTANG FC LOTTERY"
MAY 29TH 06-00HRS
The plans for the lottery launch were announced at the Club Presentation Evening on the 15th May 2010 but due to the hectic schedule not many tickets were actually sold.
Tickets have now been made available to all our Managers/Coaches and you are urged to purchase your tickets by the 1st July 2010 so that the total Cockerham sales can be entered in the July draw.
The more tickets sold by Cockerham JFC members the greater the financial benefits received from Garstang F.C. So come on Cockerham you know how to win, lets sell loads of tickets and help the continued development of both Clubs.
1ST PRIZE £500 2ND PRIZE - £100 - 3RD PRIZE £50 - 4TH PRIZE £25 - 5TH PRIZE £10
PLUS A JACKPOT OF £1000 FOR EVERY TWELFTH DRAW
The winners names will be announced in the Garstang Courier and on the websites of Garstang FC and Cockerham JFC
COCKERHAM GO TO WEMBLEY:
MAY 29 05-00HRS
Mike Bevan, the U12 team manager and local vet by profession, has won the ultimate prize for his lucky team. Whilst driving to yet another distressed cow, he responded to a quiz competition conducted by “Talk Sport” a medium wave radio station. The end result his team get to go to Wembley.
On the 12th June 2010, the day of England’s opening World Cup game against the United States of America, the team will travel, with three attendants each, by luxury coach to Wembley. They will train on the Wembley turf with elite F.A. Coaches, have photographs taken with the F.A. Cup and watch the England game on the big screen in the Bobby Moore suite.
ICING ON THE CAKE:
MAY 28 22-00HRS
Lancashire F.A. have awarded Cockerham JFC “Chartered Standard Development Club of the Year 2010”. This award recognises that the Club has achieved high standards in its development of both players and coaches, has implemented the respect campaign and developed a forward thinking partnership with Garstang F.C. to secure the future. Cockerham have now been put forward for the regional finals.
News of the award was formally announced at the Clubs Presentation Evening on the 15th May 2010 by Club Chairman Paul Andrews.
DANIEL LAWSON MEMORIAL TROPHY 2010:
May 28 21-30hrs
Stuart and Caroline Lawson presented the Daniel Lawson Memorial Trophy for 2010 to a surprised Club Chairman, Paul Andrews, at the Cockerham JFC Presentation Evening on Saturday the 15th May 2010 at Cockerham Villge Hall. Daniel was a founder player at Cockerham whose life was cut short in a car accident. The trophy was given by the Lawson family in memory of Daniel and is presented annually. Paul received the trophy this year for his contribution to the Club and his charity work with disabled and disadvantaged children.
PRESENTATION EVENING 15TH MAY 2010:
MAY 28TH 06-00HRS
Cockerham JFC Presentation evening was attended by over a 130 children, their coaches, parents and supporters at Cockerham Village Hall. Chairman Paul Andrews, opened proceedings with the announcement that Cockerham have been awarded “Chartered Standard Development Club of the Year for Lancashire 2010. This award is made by the Lancashire F.A. recognises that the Club has achieved high standards in its development of both players and coaches, has implemented the respect campaign and developed a forward thinking partnership with Garstang F.C. to secure the future. Cockerham have now been put forward for the regional finals.
The first award of the evening was the Daniel Lawson Memorial Trophy. Daniel was a founder player at Cockerham whose life was cut short in a car accident. The trophy was given by the Lawson family in memory of Daniel and is presented annually. The award this year, which was presented by special guests, Stuart and Caroline Lawson, to a surprised Paul Andrews for his contribution to the Club and his charity work with disabled and disadvantaged children.
The team coaches each gave a short speech and every player was presented with a statuette in recognition of their efforts throughout the season. Individual awards in each age group were as follows:
PLAYERS PLAYER MOST IMPROVED PLAYER MANAGERS PLAYER
U6 GEORGE CARNIE JACOB CLUNIE PETER GREEN
U7 DANIEL BARTON JAMES WHITESIDE TOM PROCTOR
U8 JONOTHAN DUNN JAMES MARSHALL WILLIAM PROCTOR
U9 WILLIAM BOOKLESS DAVID JEANS OLIVER WHITESIDE
U10 HARRY DEED CALLUM LORD ALEX MOORE
U11 JAKE GOULD RYAN PARKER SAM COLLINSON
U12 JOSH GRAHAM OWEN RIMMER JOSH WHITAKER
U13 JOEL DUGDALE STUART SOUTHWARD GEORGE GAUGHAN
U14 JAMES WOOD HARRY ALKER ALEX WELLINGS
U15 JOE COLLINSON JAMES GIBBINS GEORGE ATKINSON
Thanks and presentations were also made to Mark Pye and Keith Gardner, both of whom have managed teams for several years and are now retiring having provide a dedicated service to the Club.
The evening concluded with a barbeque and grateful thanks to the Chefs.
For further end of season team summaries, please refer to the individual team newspages.
NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM JOIN COCKERHAM:
MAY 17 05-15HRS
Following the anticipated but sad retirement of Keith Gardner from the Club, Cockerhm JFC are pleased to announce that they have now secured the voluntary servicies of a new Mangement Team for the U15 team for next season.
See the U14 Newspage for further details.
APOLOGIES FOR ERROR:
MAY 14 05-00HRS
Apololgies to all concerned for the error in the text regarding COCKERHAM JFC LAUNCH "GARSTANG FC LOTTERY" posted on the 12th May.
The artitical originally read "Those choosing to pay by annual Standing Order will receive a £40 Booths voucher". This statement was made in error and has been ameneded to read, Those choosing to pay by Standing Order will receive a £4 shopping voucher, from Booths, off their next £40 shop.
PRESENTATION EVENING - SATURDAY 15TH MAY 2010:
MAY 12 07-00HRS
Presentation evening takes place at Cockerham Village Hall on Saturday the 15th May 2010 commencing at 17-30hrs.
Bar and Barbaque available. All are welcome.
Cockerham supporters, please remember your cakes and biscuits ect.
COCKERHAM JFC LAUNCH "GARSTANG FC LOTTERY"
MAY 12TH 05-30HRS
Cockerham JFC are proud to announce their support for the Garstang Lottery Draw. As an associate member of Garstang FC, both clubs will benefit from the funds raised from this venture.
The more tickets sold by Cockerham JFC members the greater the financial benefits received from Garstang F.C. So come on Cockerham you know how to win, lets sell loads of tickets and help the continued development of both Clubs.
Cockerham JFC support for the Garstang Lottery Draw will be launched at the Presentation Evening on the 15th May 2010 at Cockerham Village Hall.
£5-00 per month purchases a unique ticket comprising of five individual numbers which are entered into the monthly Draw. The draw takes place on the last Friday of each calendar month. Cockerham's initial target would be to sell one hundred tickets in time for the draw on the Friday 25th June 2010. The total cost of this ticket for the remainder of the year would be £35-00. The draw year runs from 1st January to the 31st December. The preferred method of payment is by Standing Order or alternatively you may pay by cheque for the year. Those choosing to pay by Standing Order will receive a £4 shopping voucher, from Booths, off their next £40 shop.
1ST PRIZE £500 2ND PRIZE - £100 - 3RD PRIZE £50 - 4TH PRIZE £25 - 5TH PRIZE £10
PLUS A JACKPOT OF £1000 FOR EVERY TWELFTH DRAW
The winners names will be announced in the Garstang Courier and on the websites of Garstang FC and Cockerham JFC
DON'T FORGET TO COLLECT YOUR APPLICATION FORM ON SATURDAY EVENING OR SUBSEQUENTLY FROM YOUR TEAM MANAGER.
U10'S LEAGUE CHAMPIONS:
MAY 6TH 05-45HRS
The U10 team secured the Lune & District League B Division 2 championship on Sunday when they played their final game of the season.
For a full match report go to the U10 newspage.
A STEP TOO FAR:
APRIL 23RD 06-30HRS
After a tremendous run in the Mid Lancashire Colts Junior Football League, U9 League Cup, the team were beaten 4 - 0 on Wednesday evening by BAC/EE Preston in the Semi Final.
See the U9 newspage for a full match report.
NEW PLAYERS REQUIRED FOR NEXT SEASON:
APRIL 23RD 06-00HRS
Cockerham JFC are looking to recruit new players for their U11, U12, U14, U15, and U16 teams for next season. Age groups are determined by a players age at mid-night on the 31st August 2010 and the current requirements will align to schoold years 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10.
New players are invited to contact the Club Secretary, Carole Graham, on 01253 790687 to register an interest and receive confirmation of the various training times. Training sessions are held at the Cockerhm Village Hall playing field where each player will be assessed by the relevant coaches and if successful invited to sign for the Club by the end May, beginning of June.
Cockerham JFC are a Charter Standard Development Club and are proud partners of Garstang FC. For further information regarding individual teams, select the appropriate age group from the menu opposite. The teams listed are currently for the 2009/2010 season.
U13 PROMOTION HOPES FADE:
APRIL 21ST 06-30HRS
The U13 teams hopes of promotion from the Central Lancashire Junior Football League Division 1 were all but lost on Sunday when they lost away to Preston Pirates 5 - 1.
See the U13 newspage for a full match report.
U10'S STAY TOP:
APRIL 21ST 06-00HRS
The U10 team secured a hard fought draw with Lancaster City Youth on Sunday to retain top position in the league. All now rides on the final game of the season to be played at Cockerham Village Hall Sunday 2nd May 2010 at 11-00hrs.
Come long and support them and hopefully help them celebrate their success.
See the U10 newspage for a full match report on Sundays epic draw.
U9 SEMI FINAL CUP DATE:
APRIL 16TH 07-00HRS
The U9 Team have reached the semi final of the Mid Lancashire Colts Junior Football League Cup. The game against BAC/EE Preston will kick-off at 18-15hrs on Wednesday the 21st April 2010 at Cockerham Village Hall.
Come along and cheer them on.
NAIL BITING FINISH TO SEASON END:
APRIL 16TH 05-30HRS.
The U13 Team are currently second in the Central Lancashire League , Division 1, with just three games to play. The remaining games are against Sporting Sgringfields, Preston Pirates and Hoole United currently occupying first, third and fourth positons respectively.
For a more detailed report see the U13 newspage.
SPAINISH SUCCESS:
APRIL 10TH 06-00HRS
The U12 team returned home on Friday the 9th April 2010 following their successful participation in the Copa Marbella International Tournament.
They gained fourth position overall in their age group, having intitially won their league and then being beaten in the semi-final.
See the U12 newspage for further detail.
BON VOYAGE:
APRIL 3RD 17-00HRS
Good luck to the U12 Squad of seven, who depart the early hours of tomorrow morning for Spain, to participate in the Copa Marbella International Tournament.
The squad are scheduled to return on Friday 9th April 2010.
For a Tour report see the U12 Team newspage.
F.A. SKILLS COACHES RETURN TO COCKERHAM:
MARCH 31ST 19-30HRS
Following the highly successful F.A. Skills Training sessions earlier this year, the F.A. Coaches are to return to Cockerham for a further six week period. They are provisionally booked from the 7th June until the 12th July 2010.
The courses will be run in the evenings and are for the current U10 team and age groups below, together with Managers and Coaches.
Confirmation of participation is required by the 1st April 2010.
Actual dates and details will be confirmed soon. Watch this newspage for further details.
ATTENTION CLUB MANAGERS:
MARCH 31ST 07-00HRS
The Club plans to run pre-season trials for new players where required.
Please advise your requirements for additional players and your intentions regarding your individual involvement next season.
Both topics to be discussed in full at the next Committee Meeting on the 19th April 2010.
GARSTANG FOOTBALL CLUB MASCOT:
MARCH 31ST 06-00HRS
Congratulations to Robert Bevan, who is the lucky winner of the competiition to be the Garstang F.C. Mascot at their Lancashire Amateur Shield Cup Final, to be played at the L.F.A. Headquarters, the County Ground, Leyland on Friday 16th April 2010.
For further details see the U9 Team, newspage.
GARSTANG FOOTBALL CLUB MASCOT REQUIRED:
MARCH 12TH 06-30HRS
Garstang F.C. have extended an invitation to Cockerham F.C. to provide a mascot for their Lancashire Amateur Shield Cup Final to be played at the L.F.A. Headquarters, the County Ground, Leyland on Friday the 16th April 2010.
Candidates must be under twelve and the winner will be drawn from all nominations received.
Nominations to Propect Farm, Lancashire Road, Out Rawcliffe, Preston, PR3 6BP or e-mail to document.write('northender29'+String.fromCharCode(64)+'btinternet.com'); northender29@btinternet.com by the 27th March 2010.
LANCASHIRE AMATEUR SHIELD CUP FINAL:
MARCH 12TH 06-00HRS
Congratulations to Garstang Football Club who have won through to the final of the Lancashire Amateur Shield Cup final.
The final will be played at the L.F.A. Headquarter, the County Ground, Leyland against Blackpool Wren Rovers, kick-off 19-00hrs on Friday 16th April 2010.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR WEBSITE:
MARCH 11TH 06-00HRS
Open evenings are to be held on the 23rd and 24th March 2010 commencing at 19-30hrs and the 25th March 2010 commencing at 20-30hrs to review the functionality of the website and discuss its future development.
For further details contact the Website Co-ordinator document.write('mike'+String.fromCharCode(64)+'matthews94.orangehome.co.uk'); mike@matthews94.orangehome.co.uk.
DANIEL LAWSON TROPHY NOMINATIONS 2010:
MARCH 10TH 06-00HRS
Nominations for this years recipient of the Daniel Lawson Trophy are now requested. It can be anyone associated with the Club, child or adult.
Eligibilty is boundless covering such topics as individuals who have triumphed over adversity, achieved notable personal success, sporting or otherwise, charity work or contributed to the local community.
Closing date for nominations is the 19th April 2010, the next Committee Meeting, when the decision regarding this year recipient will be made. The trophy will be presented at this years Presentation evening on the 15th May 2010.
Nominations can either be sent to Prospect Farm, Lancaster Road, Out Rawcliffe, Preston PR3 6BP or made known to any committee member.
CLUB BADGE COMPETITION:
MARCH 9TH 06-00HRS
We want to design a Club Badge. This is your chance to create a badge and win a prize, as well as receiving the first badge off the press.
It can be any shape and either designed on the computor or on paper. The Club was formed in 1997 and is called Cockerham Junior Football Club. It is not mandatary that either of these appear on the Badge.
Send your entries to Prospect Farm, Lancaster Road, Out Rawcliffe, Preston, PR3 6BP or e-mail to document.write('northender29'+String.fromCharCode(64)+'btinternet.com'); northender29@btinternet.com.
Closing date for receipt of enteries is the 12th April 2010.
COPA MARBELLA HERE WE COME:
MARCH 8TH 06-00HRS
This years U12's have entered the Copa Marbella International Tournament. They will travel on Easter Sunday and have five days in Spain. Good luck and have a safe journey.
PRESENTATION EVENING 2010:
MARCH 6TH 06-00HRS
The Club Presentation evening will be held at Cockerham Village Hall on Saturday 15th May 2010 commencing at 17-30hrs.
REFRESHER TRAINING FOR MANAGERS:
MARCH 5TH 06-00HRS
Refresher courses for Managers and Volunteers are to be held at Cockerham Village Hall for Child Protection and First Aid.
Monday 15th March 2010 at 18-00 until 21-00hrs Child Protection.
Monday 22nd March 2010 at 18-00 until 21-00hrs First Aid.
Please attend if you have booked for these courses.
TEAM NEWS:
MARCH 2ND 06-00HRS
Select the required team for all news, results and match reports.
WEBSITE GOES LIVE:
March 1st 06-00hrs
Cockerham JFC are pleased to anounce the "live" launch of their website, a further milestone in the progressive development of the Club.
This facility adds a new dimension to the Club's communication network allowing the word to be spread to all associated with the Club and the general public at large. It is hope that you will find it both imformative and topical thus encouraging you to become a regular visitor.
The Club wishes to acknowledge and thank Ian Blezard of Garstang FC for his continued efforts in helping us achieve this notable development.
NEW PLAYING FACILITES REQUIRED:
January 6th 15:30hrs
Cockerham Junior Football Club is looking for new playing facilites as part of their recently launched development plans.
The Club, now in its twelfth year, has formed a partnership with Garstang FC to allow children from the area to enjoy a seamless progression from junior to senior football and will now cater for a full spectrum of jun ior and youth players. The growth in the number of teams and players means further playing facilities and another "home" ground are needed to complement the existing village facilities.
Cockerham teams already play on a number of different pitches away from the village, borrowed from outlying parishes and individuals, but the need has now become pressing for a more permanent facility that can be developed for the substainable future of the club. The club will look at all possibilities including purchase or long term lease of a piece of ground that could be developed into a permanent venue for training and matches. The land would ideally be in Cockerham or close to the village but the club will consider suitable property within a five-mile radius.
Cockerham chairman Paul Andrews said "The club has enjoyed spectacular growth in recent years and now has over 150 players and coaches. All our staff are volunteers. We have realised the need to expand our playing facilities for several years now but the further expansion and partnership with Garstang has brought this to a head. We now have ten year groups, all needing space for training and matches. We have fantastic, dedicated coaches, players and parents and I'm sure if we need to raise funds everyone will pull together to make it happen". He continued: "A suitable piece of land will be flat, well drained and have good access. We are appealing to landowners within the community to come up with suggestions to help us out of our dilemma and are very keen to listen to any proposals. We would of course need to consult with the appropriate authorities before a final decision could be taken".
Cockerham, who are sponsored by Citroen Dealership John Wilding, will act as a feeder club to Garstang FC and hope that many of the players will continue to play alongside their friends and team mates from junior football throughout their senior playing career. The club has always promoted a community ethic and this is seen as the ideal way to further that spirit. The future development plans included this new dedicated CJFC website, which is directly linked to the Garstang FC website, a standardised red, white and black team strip and a new club logo.
Anyone interested in discussing the availability of land please contact either the Club Chairman, Paul Andrews 01524 571373 or Club Secretary Carole Graham 01523 790687.
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