Geoff McDougle

GEOFF

THE LIONS DEN MCDOUGLE

Good afternoon and welcome to Holt House for our NPL game v Bootle, whilst we extend a warm welcome to the Directors, Management players and supporters from Bootle F C. Today gives me the opportunity to catch with a close friend & Bootle Manager Steve McNulty. We where together at Fleetwood when they won the National League gaining promotion into the Football league. Steve went on to have a successful playing career, whilst I am sure given time he will also bring those qualities to his managerial career. Although for 90 minutes today friendship will be on hold. This week saw the players & staff like to thank all the sponsors for their great support along with our joint chairman for making this possible. Along with thanks to Danny Kegg & Liam for all the badging up of & supplying of the kit. Last Saturday saw us progress in the F A Trophy by beating Warrington Rylands from a league higher in what was a stunning performance, however, today is back to the bread & butter of league points. We have been drawn away to A F C Fylde on Saturday November 19th when a fans coach will be travelling to the game. Last weekend the ladies won their game 2-0 unfortunately they picked up a couple of injuries, whilst

top of table clash both games are on Sunday afternoon. On behalf of the Football Management & players they want to express their thanks for all the volunteers who are making Saturday afternoon at Holt House a special occasion. On the injury front Jack Doherty had his scan this week, however we are just waiting for the results. Harry Winstanley is making good progress and is now out running with the physio although he's still 2 to 3 weeks away. Hakan is progressing really well and will hopefully be back with the squad quite soon. Let's get behind the team with the vocal red army noise. Never forget vital your support is to the players.

Up the Reds

COLNE F.C. V BOOTLE | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc Geoff