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COLNE F.C. v RAMSBOTTOM UNITED | 01.04.2023 NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE DIVISON ONE WEST ONLINE MATCHDAY MAGAZINE | ISSUE 021 £2.50
Table of Contents Colne Football Club – Founded 1996 Holt House, Harrison Drive, Colne, BB8 9SL Tel – 01282 862 545 Life President David Blacklock Chairman Darren Harrison & Glenn Stock Vice Chairman Sean Howard Chief Executive Geoff McDougle Secretary Joe Cooney secretary@colnefootballclub.com Life Members Edward Lambert Janette Harries Matchday Secretary David Priestley Media Manager & All Round Great Guy Ben Metcalfe Press Officer David Priestley Programme Editors Ben Metcalfe & Michael Fletcher Full Members of the Football Association Members of the Lancashire County Football Association FA Charter Standard Community Club Colne Football Club are a private members club 1996-1997 BEP Cup Winners 2003-04 NWFCL 2nd Division Champions 2003-04 NWCFL League Cup Runners Up 2015-16 NWCFL Premier League Champions 2015-16 NWCFL League Cup Runners Up Record Attendance – 1742 v AFC Sudbury (2004) The Gaffers Notes 3 Ramsbottom United 5-6 Rammy Players to Watch 8-9 Rammy Stats 9 Meet the Manager 11 Colne F.C. History 13-14 Match Reports 16-17 League Roundup 19 League Table 20 Fixtures and Results 21 U21 Update 23 Pitch Improvements 24 Away Day Guide 26 Todays Teams 28

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Firstly I would like to welcome the visiting officials, players and management from Ramsbottom for todays derby game v Ramsbottom United.

We knew going into Tuesdays game that it was going to be difficult playing against arguably one of the most consistent sides in this league over the last few years.

We made it difficult for ourselves at times, but we had only had three training sessions together since we

Have come in

I was pleased with the determination and grit the lads showed, despite being 3 down. The belief they showed that they could still get something from the game was undeniable, and once we pulled it back to 3-2, it really rocked Workington, I think had the game been another 5 minutes longer, we could have got something out of the game.

I think Workington would have felt aggrieved to have left without the win, but I was pleased with the courage shown in the final have the

Sadly it looks like we will be without Alex Doyle for todays game as he picked up an injury in the early stages of the game

We need to approach todays game with the mentality that we can beat anybody on their day, we know Rammy wont be turning up for a point, they need the points as much as we do to help keep their NPL status

I’ve got to mention once again the fans, who got behind the lads and turned out in their numbers to back the lads, please continue to do so, the lads massively appreciate it, Enjoy tonight's game.

THANK YOU TO TODAYS MATCHBALL SPONSOR

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TODAYS VISITORS

Ramsbottom United was founded in 1966, the year that England won the World Cup and one of the founders, Harry Williams, is still, to this day, Chairman, over 50 years later!

Harry has overseen the club progress from a parks pitch on the outskirts to a well-appointed stadium in the centre of the east Lancashire town, adjacent to Ramsbottom Cricket Club, the East Lancashire Railway and the River Irwell, which attracted a record crowd of 2,104 against FC United of Manchester

Early days were spent in local leagues, the Bury Amateur League, the Bolton Combination and the Manchester League before being accepted into the North West Counties League in 1995.

Having entered the FA Vase a couple of years earlier, the club’s first taste of FA Cup action took place in 1998, and they progressed to the Third Qualifying round before losing at home to Conference side Southport in front of a then-record 829 home gate (easily

beating the previous figure of 464 for the local derby with Haslingden).

During the early 2000s, a number of managers came and went without success until the Chairman took the bold step of appointing joint-managers in players Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson at the beginning of the 2009/10 campaign.

After a worrying 0-5 defeat in their first game, the new duo turned the team around, producing a style of attacking football that had crowds flocking back to the newly named Harry Williams Riverside Stadium Having finished runners-up the previous campaign, 2011/12 saw the club gain promotion to the Northern Premier League, as champions, after an exciting run-in with Runcorn Town.

The first season in the NPL saw the club agonisingly miss out on the play-offs on the last day, but more than made up for it during 2013/14.

Acquiring a place in the play-offs this time, a daunting trip up to a hostile Bishop Auckland ground to take on Darlington saw the Rams ease through before almost 2,000 spectators with a comfortable 2-0 win, followed three days later in the Final at Bamber Bridge, where over 1,200 fans saw the Rams earn their second promotion in three years courtesy of an extra-time winner

However, despite being just outside the play-offs in the Premier Division the following year, Morley and Johnson were tempted away by the ambitious Salford City.

Although the club survived that season, 2015/16 was instantly forgettable as it saw the ground submerged under 5 feet of water from the adjacent river, followed by the first relegation in the Rams history.

A number of managers came and went in an attempt to regain their Premier Division status before Chris Willcock arrived in October 2018.

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His revamped squad began producing the same exciting football enjoyed under Morley and Johnson, and in his first season took the club into the last 16 of the FA Trophy, before losing in the play-offs to local neighbours Radcliffe Borough.

2019/20 saw the club on the verge of promotion before the Covid 19 pandemic brought an early “Null and Void” closure, with the club second in the league with games in hand over leaders Workington.

The 2020/21 season followed suit, although this time “curtailed” with The Rams in second place after just eight matches. The frustrating thing being that out of the teams last 26 league games played, 20 had been won, 4 drawn and just 2 defeats, form that, at any other time, would most certainly have gained promotion if not a Championship.

Just days from the start of the 2021/22 season, manager Willcock was tempted away by rivals Workington, so the Rams

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immediately filled the vacancy by promoting assistant manager Lee Donafee into the hot seat, having been an integral part of the management team which had done so well for the Rams in recent seasons. The late appointment caused a number of problems resulting in a difficult season which ended in a disappointing 15th position.

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BACK ROW: Luke Barlow, Temi Ajibola, Leon Creech, Sam Holt, Khalil Osi-Efa MIDDLE ROW: Warren Hemingway (Coach), Martin Parker (Assistant Manager), Lee Donafee (Manager), Michael Fitzgerald, Oscar Radcliffe, Ryan Jennings, Marcus Jennings, Harry Turner, Tony Donaldson ,Seydou Bamba, Will Hall, Tony Cobhan (Goalkeeping Coach), Tony Dunn (Physio) FRONT ROW: Owen Collinge, Aidan Marshall King, Jamie Rother, Harry Williams (Chairman), Domaine Rouse, Kain Dean, Jordan Shannon

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PLAYERS TO WATCH

Attacking midfielder Jordan Southworth joined the Rams at the beginning of the year from Skelmersdale United. The 26 year old has had previous spells at Halifax Town, Farsley Celtic, Chorley and Prescot Cables

The pacy winger/attacker played for Altrincham, Stalybridge Celtic and Congleton Town before joining Colne in the summer of 2019. Billy was a very popular player for the Reds, but lack of starts saw him swap Red for Blue in February last year Billy has played 31 times this season scoring 3 goals.

Versatile 21 year old defender Oscar Radcliffe has represented the Rams 33 times this season The attacking right-back signed for Rammy in the summer from AFC Blackpool after previously being at Bamber Bridge

Defender/midfielder Michael Fitzgerald came through Blackpool’s youth system. The 19 year old centre-half joined Rammy in the summer and has played 30 times already this season, scoring twice.

Another defender, 21 year old Will Hall returned to the club after a previous loan spell from Altrincham. Will another with 30 appearances this term, but his 2nd red card of the season against Clitheroe earned him a 4 match ban and he’ll miss out.

Ex QPR youth, Witton Albion and Prescot Cables winger Leon Johnson, had a brief spell with Colne last October, turning out for the Reds on 4 occasions. Leon signed for the Rams late in September but picked up an injury in December. His return is imminent.

19 year old midfielder Jordan Scanlon is currently on loan from Rochdale. Jordan signed in February and has been an ever present since arriving

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18 year old keeper Tom Wooster joined the Rams last month from Manchester United. Tom has been in great form since joining and he was instrumental in their excellent point away at Workington, making crucial stops and saving an injury time penalty.

23 year old Nigerian attacker/winger

Wealth

Dasilva was a youth at Bury and last played for Squires Gate. Wealth joined at the beginning of the month and scored on his 2nd start at Kidsgrove Athletic

Former Blackburn Rovers youth player Lewis

Mansell was snapped up a couple of weeks ago. The 25 year old centre-forward has EFL experience with Accrington Stanley and he could be an astute signing once he hits his stride.

RAMSBOTTOM UNITED THE STATS

LEADING SCORERS

MOST APPEARANCES

79 Yellow Cards

6 Red Cards

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1. James Murphy (6) 2. Ben Halfacre (5) 3. Leon Creech (4) 4. Tony Donaldson (3) 5. Billy Hasler-Cregg (3) 1. Oscar Radcliffe (33) 2. Billy Hasler-Cregg (31) 3. Michael Fitzgerald (30) 4. Will Hall (30) 5. Tony Donaldson (29)
HOME AWAY TOTAL P W D L P W D L F A PTS POS 16 3 2 11 16 2 4 10 32 68 21 20 LAST 6 1-0 Skem 3-2 Clitheroe 1-0 Bootle 3-0 Witton 2-1 Kidsgrove 0-0 Widnes

We are delighted to announce that our registration to become a Society for Community Benefit has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority.

This means that the club now belongs to you, the fans

Upon receiving confirmation, Andy Walsh, Head of National Game and Community Ownership with the FSA said

The Football Supporters' Association is pleased to welcome Colne FC as the latest club to become

community owned Colne FC joins over forty other clubs in England that have adopted the community ownership model first pioneered over 20 years ago. The FSA looks forward to working with the officers and supporters of Colne FC to help build and develop the club infrastructure to secure the club's financial stability and long term future

Colne F.C. co-chair Glenn Stock added "Since we came in to the club back in October, we knew changes were needed to the club's structure to protect this clubs future, and I don't

think there is a better way of doing this than giving control to our loyal fanbase"

On Wednesday 12th April we will be hosting an evening where fans can find out more about the new structure We will be joined by a member from the Football Supporters' Association who will be ready to answer any of your questions.

Also joining us on the evening will be new manager Paul Weller who will be on hand to answer any of your questions.

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COLNE F.C. HISTORY

Colne FC were formed in January 1996, by a group of like-minded people under the wing of now Life President Dave Blacklock. The enthusiasts combined their strengths and knowledge of non-league football, and arrangements were made for a new club to use the vacant Holt House Stadium, once used by the Dynamoes in the NWCFL Division Two.

Colne FC’s first ever competitive game was on the 17th August 1996 against Middlewich and the result ended in a 1 – 0 defeat. The team was then managed by Keith Mason, but after his resignation soon after, Denzel Hart was appointed to the hot seat His first game was a 6 – 0 defeat away at Ashton Town, but just two games later Colne FC recorded their first ever victory thumping Bacup Borough 5 – 2. The highlight of the season, coming when the reserves won the BEP Cup at Clitheroe’s Shawbridge ground.

In the summer of 2002

James Webster took control of the club, to become the youngest chairman in the league at the age of 24.

James was a player at the club with plenty of experience and along with his father who was vicechairman, had a strong desire to see the current side emulate the success of its predecessors.

Webster responded immediately by appointing Nigel Coates as the new manager as well as player Gary Rishton as his number two. Nigel had played for the Dynamoes, being in the FA Vase winning team and had experience of management at local rivals Nelson.

Season 2003/04 brought back the glory days to Colne with a string of successes In the League Colne had to play catch up after a successful cup run but ended the season 10 points clear in Division two, scoring 102 goals in their 38 games Colne completed the double by winning the Division Two Trophy 1 – 0 over Great Harwood.

The season was capped by an amazing run in the FA Vase for a NWCFL Division Two club, they progressed all the way to the SemiFinals, (via an incredible 1 –2 away win at AFC Wimbledon) before being

defeated over two legs 4 –3 on aggregate to AFC Sudbury

As the season progressed attendances started to rise as the local population realised we were no longer the whipping boys of the league, and the famous RED ARMY was formed

In November 2013 Colne’s manager for the past 10 years Nigel Coates stepped down from the hot seat and former Colne player Steve Cunningham was appointed manager, with another former Colne favourite Ted Cockett as his No.2 and Coach.

Steve and Ted had ambitious plans for the club and wasted no time in bringing in a few new faces to boost the playing squad, consolidating for the rest of the season but with big hopes and plans for the following seasons.

Season 2014/15 proved to be a year of

progress in terms of league placing, with Colne finishing a creditable fourth.

Season 2015/16 proved to be the best ever in Colne FC twenty year history. The Reds battled for the

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NWCFL Premier title with Runcorn Linnets and Atherton Collieries with the Reds winning the title with an 81 minute goal at 1874 Northwich securing 100 points and 100 + goals upon the way The Reds also reached the Final of the League Cup before falling to Atherton.

2016/17 saw the club compete at Step 4 for the first time in their history and finished a more than creditable 5th and the final play-off spot which the Reds lost in the semi- final to Farsley Celtic. The Colne fans earned many accolades throughout the season for their fine and vocal support of the team.

The 2017/18 season saw Steve Cunningham lead his team for another tilt at the title A new Chairman Ryan Haigh was appointed in June 2017 and with the backing of Utility Renewals. The Reds again were competitive missing out on the final play-off place on goal difference

2018/19 saw a new era for the club with the formation of the NPL West Division

Again Colne suffered playoff heartache losing to a last minute extra-time goal in the Semi-Final at Leek Town.

2019/20 saw the season null and voided due to the Covid epidemic with Colne in a mid-table position. At the end of the season long time manager Steve Cunningham stepped down and was replaced by Nathan Rooney

2020/21 With a new manager and back room staff in place Colne were looking forward to being a challenger in a very strong league. Colne ended the curtailed season sitting in first place after nine games

2021/2022 This season was our 25th anniversary since the demise of Colne Dynamoes and had the challenge of a new league to play in with several new signings and Lee Pugh taking over as captain from long time servant Alex Coleman. After 13 games and with the squad blighted by injuries to key players, the record wasPlayed 13, won 5 drawn 3, lost 5.

Nathan Rooney resigned in December stating personal reasons. He was replaced by Jonathon Macken who brought in Steve Atkinson as his assistant for our New Year’s Day game against Kendal Town - a scrappy 1 0 defeat. January 2022 was a month of comings and goings with six players in

and an equal number being moved on and saw just 1 point from the last 6 games. February was no better with another four defeats but signs of improvement. March saw three wins and a draw with no goals conceded which effectively ensured safety for the season at this level. The club finished the campaign in 14th place with a record of: Played 38, won 12, drawn 8, lost 18, 44 points

2022/23 The campaign started with a new manager, Macken having moved to Witton, Phil Brown comes in with experience in the league at Lancaster City and Clitheroe.

Sadly, things didn’t go to plan for Phil Brown as he left the club in March 2023 and was replaced by former Burnley midfielder, Paul Weller.

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AROUND THE LEAGUES

LINNETS DISMISS DAVE WILD

Runcorn Linnets have confirmed that manager Dave Wild has been relieved of his duties. Wild, who took charge ahead of the 2022/23 season, has been dismissed following an emergency board meeting, over what they called "a matter of gross misconduct."

ODD GOINGS ON IN THE COUNTIES

A Disciplinary Panel of the NWCFL met with representatives of both Winsford United and Vauxhall Motors to consider a protest under League Rule 16.2 that Winsford United had played the game on 6/3/2023, winning 1-0, whilst under suspension by Cheshire County FA and a request that the match be replayed.

The Disciplinary Panel considered the written and verbal submissions of both clubs and confirmation from Cheshire County FA that Winsford United were suspended on that date for a failure to fulfil their

financial obligations to Cheshire County FA.

They also considered the plea of mitigation put forward by Winsford United.

As a result, the match played on 6th March 2023 has been declared void, with the result removed from the records and the league table updated accordingly.

BURY AFC IN TEMPORARY GROUND SHARE

Bury AFC have announced a new temporary agreement to move home fixtures to Seel Park, the home of Mossley AFC of the Northern Premier League West Division.

BARLICK GET PLANNING PERMISSION

Barnoldswick Town look set for a new “stand” next to the club house. The cost of the stand looks set to be funded by the juniors

WEEKEND PERMUTATIONS PREMIER DIVISION

South Shields will clinch a playoff place at minimum if they avoid defeat at Bamber Bridge, or they'll clinch it regardless if two of Gainsborough, Hyde or Marine dont win

Belper will be relegated to Step 4 if they lose to Atherton and if there is a winner in the clash between Stalybridge and Marske

WEST DIVISION

Macclesfield will be crowned champions of the West division if they win at home to Trafford and if Leek fail to win at Clitheroe

Workington will clinch a playoff place if they win at Widnes or if Witton Albion fail to win at home to Skelmersdale

Ramsbottom will only be able to qualify at best for the interstep playoff if they fail to win at this afternoon

MIDLANDS DIVISION

Halesowen will clinch a playoff place at minimum if they win at home to Coleshill

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COLNE F.C. 2-3 WORKINGTON AFC

Colne slipped to a narrow defeat against third placed Workington at Holt House on Tuesday evening The Reds staged a great fight back in the closing minutes to score two late goals but ran out of time when the final whistle came.

In the opening stages, Colne pushed forward and a hard low cross by Luke Stowe just eluded Owen Watkinson at the far post. While at the other end, Workington looked dangerous with good runs by David Symington and Kai Nugent.

Colne had a great chance after just ten minutes when Hakan Burton’s long ball out of defence sent Stowe away on a run in the visitors’ half but as he reached the penalty area, keeper Jim Atkinson did well to block his shot and clear the danger.

After 21 minutes, a quick counterattack saw Nugent embark on a right wing run and his cross to the far post was knocked home by Scott Allison to give

Workington the lead. The visitors pressed forward again and within a minute Nugent forced a great save from Burton as he dived across his goal to push his shot away. And in a subsequent attack, Symington shot wide with only Burton to beat.

Colne steadied the ship with some great defensive tackles by Finley Devenney, Harry Winstanley and Jacob Bridges. And on the stroke of half time, they forged a good opening at the right end of the field when Lucas Weaver made progress into the visitors’ penalty area and squared the ball to Stowe who pulled his shot wide of goal from a good opportunity.

As the second half began, Danny Kyobe was brought down on the corner of the visitors’ area and Watkinson blasted the free kick inches past the far post At the other end, Keelan Leslie threatened with a penetrating run before Tom Fagan stopped his progress with a greattackle. And as play swung to the other end, Stowe’s free kick was headed just over the bar by Watkinson

Line Up: Burton, Fagan, Stowe (McCann 81), Winstanley, Devenney, Bridges, Weaver (Diakite 62), Doyle (Kardacz 37), Watkinson, Ikpakwu, Kyobe Subs Not Used: Wallbank, Bradley

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After 70 minutes, Workington doubled their lead when a left wing cross into the Colne goalmouth took a fortunate deflection and fell to Reuben Jerome who fired home from close range

Colne looked for a quick reply and Winstanley’s cross was held by the keeper at the second attempt before one minute later Atkinson was again in action to palm away an inswinging corner from under his crossbar.

But after 80 minutes as Workington attacked, Symington was brought down by a challenge from behind to give the visitors a penalty which Connor Tinnion duly dispatched into the net for a three goal lead.

Colne pressed forward in the closing stages and Tom McCann’s run and shot was blocked in a crowded Workington penalty area before Malick Diakite fired home the loose ball to reduce the deficit after minutes As the game into added time, forced a series of corners and when the ball was cleared to Matty Kardacz found the net with a through a packed goalmouth

The Reds had momentum at this with the visitors defending desperately but the whistle came all too soon Colne.

VIDIPRINTER

22 ‘ Scott Allison scores

37’ Mateusz Kardacz replaced Alex Doyle

HT Colne 0-1 Workington

62’ Malik Diakite replaced Lucas Weaver

62’ Reuben Jerome replaced Kai Nugent

70’ Reuben Jerome scores

75’ Lewis Reilly replaced Scott Allison

81’ Conor Tinnion scores

81 'Tom McCann replaced Luke Stowe

82’ Owen Watkinson cautioned

83 'Tom Fagan cautioned

84 'Dan Wordsworth cautioned

89 'Malik Diakite scores

90’ Mateusz Kardacz scores

90’ Reuben Jerome cautioned

90’ Steven Rigg cautioned

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THE WEEKENDS RESULTS

Tuesday

Colne 2-3 Workington

Leek Town 1-1 Mossley

THIS WEEKS FIXTURES

The Weekend

City of Liverpool V Prescot Cables

Clitheroe V Leek Town

Colne V Ramsbottom United

Glossop North End V Newcastle Town

Hanley Town V 1874 Northwich

Kidsgrove V Runcorn Linnets

Macclesfield V Trafford

Mossley V Bootle

Widnes V Workington

Witton Albion V Skelmersdale

Tuesday 4th April

Ramsbottom U V 1874 Northwich

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The clubs finishing in third and fourth from bottom in each of the eight divisions at Step 4 at the end of the Regular Season will take part in InterStep Play-Off Matches against the clubs finishing in 2nd position in each of the sixteen divisions at Step 5 to determine whether they remain at Step 4 or are relegated to step 5 for the following playing season.

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P W D L F A +/- PTS 1 Macclesfield 33 25 4 4 81 22 59 79 2 Leek Town 33 20 7 6 63 33 30 67 3 Workington AFC 33 20 6 7 56 33 23 66 4 Clitheroe 33 15 7 11 60 44 16 52 5 Runcorn Linnets 33 15 7 11 49 37 12 52 6 Witton Albion 33 14 9 10 55 42 13 51 7 Mossley 33 13 9 11 48 45 3 48 8 Kidsgrove Athletic 33 12 11 10 43 47 -4 47 9 Trafford 33 13 7 13 49 49 0 46 10 Skelmersdale United 33 15 0 18 48 59 -11 45 11 City of Liverpool 33 13 4 16 49 52 -3 43 12 1874 Northwich 32 11 9 12 38 37 1 42 13 Prescot Cables 33 11 9 13 41 45 -4 42 14 Bootle 33 10 9 14 42 54 -12 39 15 Newcastle Town 33 10 9 14 35 56 -21 39 16 Hanley Town 33 9 9 15 43 55 -12 36 17 Colne 33 8 10 15 35 46 -11 34 18 Widnes 33 9 7 17 35 62 -27 34 19 Glossop North End 33 7 9 17 35 51 -16 30 20 Ramsbottom United 32 5 6 21 32 68 -36 21
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Date H/A Opponent Comp KO Attd Scorers August 2022 Sat 6 Aug H 1874 Northwich FA C EP 2-1 W 238 Watkinson, Doherty Sat 13 Aug H Kidsgrove Athletic NPL West 0-2 L 112 Tue 16 Aug A Trafford NPL West 1-1 D 334 Carney Sat 20 Aug A Clitheroe FA C P 2-0 L 604 Tue 23 Aug H Mossley NPL West 2-3 L 158 Weaver, Watkinson Sat 27 Aug A Widnes NPL West 1-1 188 Weaver Mon 29 Aug H Hanley Town NPL West 1-2 L 137 Weaver September 2022 Tue 6 Sep H City of Liverpool NPL West 2-1 W 148 Knox, Watkinson Sat 10 Sep A Bridlington Town FA T 1Q 1-2 W 155 Watkinson, Doherty Sat 17 Sep H 1874 Northwich NPL West 1-0 W 262 Doherty Tue 20 Sep A AFC Blackpool Lancs Cup 2-0 L Sat 24 Sep H Consett AFC FA T 2Q 1-0 W 269 Watkinson October 2022 Sat 1 Oct A Runcorn Linnets NPL West 2-0 L 485 Sat 8 Oct A Hyde United FA T 3Q 2-3 W 475 Carney (2), Watkinson Sat 15 Oct H Prescot Cables NPL West 0-2 L 272 Sat 22 Oct H Skelmersdale NPL West 1-2 L 211 Roberts Tue 25 Oct A Glossop North End NPL West 0-1 W 186 Lusiama Sat 29 Oct H Warrington Rylands FA T 1R 5-0 W 169 Carney, Roberts, Hoyle, Watkinson, Lusiama November 2022 Sat 5 Nov H Bootle NPL West 1-1 270 Carney Sat 12 Nov A Ramsbottom United NPL West 0-0 307 Tue 16 Nov A Newcastle Town NPL West 0-1 W 105 Weaver Sat 19 Nov A AFC Fylde FA T 2R 2-1 L 675 Carney Sat 26 Nov A Leek Town NPL West 1-0 L 504 December 2022 Sat 3 Dec H Macclesfield NPL West D 1-1 634 Lusiama Tue 6 Dec H Witton A NPL West D 1-1 142 Lusiama 26 Dec H Clitheroe NPL West W 2-1 591 Hoyle, Carney January 2023 Mon 2 Jan A Hanley Town NPL West D 2-2 176 Lusiama, Watkinson Sat 7 Jan H Trafford NPL West D 2-2 289 Lusiama, Carney Sat 14 Jan A Mossley NPL West D 1-1 474 Roberts Sat 28 Jan A Macclesfield NPL West L 4-2 3,780 Lusiama, Weaver Tue 31 Jan A Kidsgrove Athletic NPL West L 2-1 119 Lusiama February 2023 Sat 4 Feb H Runcorn Linnets NPL West W 1-0 281 Hoyle Tue 7 Feb A City of Liverpool NPL West L 1-0 221 Sat 11 Feb A 1874 Northwich NPL West L 4-1 255 Kyobe Sat 18 Feb A Prescot Cables NPL West D 0-0 451 Tue 21 Feb H Glossop North End NPL West W 3-0 172 Weaver (2), Stowe Sat 25 Feb A Witton Albion NPL West L 1-0 374 March 2023 Sat 4 Mar A Skelmersdale United NPL West L 2-1 171 Hagan OG Sat 18 Mar H Newcastle Town NPL West L 1-2 201 Watkinson Sat 25 Mar A Bootle NPL West W 1-2 431 Kyobe, Watkinson Tue 28 Mar H Workington AFC NPL West L 2-3 271 Diakite, Kardacz April 2023 Sat 1 Apr H Ramsbottom United NPL West 3pm Sat 8 Apr H Widnes NPL West 3pm Mon 10 Apr A Clitheroe NPL West 3pm Sat 15 Apr H Leek Town NPL West 3pm Sat 22 Apr A Workington AFC NPL West 3pm

The young lions look forward to the remaining 3 games of the season 3 away fixtures, starting next Sunday, 2nd April against Ashton Town.

With players coming back from injury. Having had last Tuesday and Thursday assisting the new first team manager, Paul Weller’s training with the senior lads, the U21’s were delighted to play their part in refreshing the preparations throughout to a victory away at Bootle With the travelling faithful singing loud and proud back down the M57.

So, 3 remaining games for the young lions, may still see a playoff place 3 points awarded to the reds last Sunday, as Ashton

Town cancelled the day before the fixture, so a Home Walkover to us.

However, breaking news, we see the U21 Manager Josh Wall depart the club yesterday The U21 players and staff would like to thank Josh for all the hard work he has done with the group since joining last August. Josh brought a new dynamic to training and he has contributed greatly to all the lads development, without a doubt. He is a young coach with great ambitions, and we all wish him the very best

We welcome Workington to Holt House tonight and hope both teams put on a great display for the fans.

U21 players and staff will

be in the crowd tonight cheering Paul Weller’s “ red and white army “ to hopefully another victory

Onwards and upwards !!

UNDER 21 UPDATE P Team P W D L GD PTS 1 Vauxhall Motors FC U21 15 11 3 1 26 36 2 Ashville Youth Ashville U21 13 8 3 2 9 27 3 Runcorn Sports U21's 12 7 4 1 10 25 4 Colne FC U21 15 7 1 7 -1 22 5 AFC Liverpool U21 13 6 1 6 5 19 6 St Michaels DH U21 11 5 1 5 5 16 7 Coppull United U21 16 4 1 11 -19 13 8 Huyton Junior U21 11 3 2 6 -7 11 9 Ashton Town U21 10 2 3 5 -2 9 10 Avon Villa 10 0 1 9 -26 1 THE LIONS DEN COLNE F.C. V RAMSBOTTOM UTD /colnefootballclub @colne_fc
Avon Villa W 3-0 Coppull United W 4-1 St Michaels DH L 1-4 St Michaels DH L 1-5 AFC Liverpool L 3-4 Ashville Youth L 4-5 Huyton Junior W 3-2 Avon Villa W 6-2 Coppull United D 5-5 AFC Liverpool W 2-1 Vauxhall Motors W 4-2 Vauxhall Motors (H) L 2-6 Runcorn Sports (A) L 2-1 Runcorn Sports (H) L 1-2 Ashton Town (A) 02/04 Huyton Junior (A) 09/04

PITCH IMPROVEMENTS

We are looking to raise £40,000 for pitch improvements at Holt House to significantly improve the playing surface at our Holt House Stadium.

The club is a community club that is now fan-owned and we are looking to make significant improvements to the holt house pitch to make the pitch more freely available to the community for wider use

The current pitch is deteriorating badly, and despite the best efforts of our wonderful volunteers,

sadly they are fighting a losing battle, limiting the number of games available to play on the pitch and increasing the risk of injuries to players. Several games have been called off this season, whereas other local sides have managed to play games due to better pitch facilities.

The money will contribute towards levelling the pitch, completely removing the notorious slope that the Holt House ground has become famous for, whilst improving the drainage system.

In doing the above, the pitch will become more readily available for community use, including the Women's first team and the newly proposed women's academy

Colne Football Club currently has over 300 children throughout the Junior Section that have never had the opportunity to play on the turf at Holt House, but in doing so, these improvements will allow for the Juniors, Academy Children, and Women's Team the opportunity to regularly play at Holt House whilst allowing for the other local teams to use the pitch for their showcase games & finals.

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10.04.2023 / Northern Premier League Division One West / Shawbridge

AWAY DAYS CLITHEROE

F.C.

Founded: 1887

Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy

Winners 1984–85

Lancashire Combination Division Two

Champions 1959-60

Lancashire Combination Division One

Champions 1979-80

NWCFL Division Three

Champions 1983-84

NWCFL Division Two

Champions 1984-85

NWCFL Division One

Champions 1985–86, 2003–04

North West Counties Floodlit Trophy

Winners 1998-99

League Position: 4th

Last 6 L D D W L L

Leading Scorer(s): Gonzales (19)

Programme: £3

Average Attendance: 605

Admission: Adults £9 | Concess £6 | 14-

17 £4 | U14s £2 |

Shawbridge Street

Clitheroe

BB7 1LZ

Clitheroe play their home games at the Eco Giant Stadium (Shawbridge).
COLNE F.C. V RAMSBOTTOM UTD /colnefootballclub @colne_fc THE LIONS DEN

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Manager: Paul Weller

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Sheikh Islam

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COLNE F.C. V RAMSBOTTOM UNITED
NEXT UP AT HOME NEXT AWAY DAY
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