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ROSLER Welcome to Highbury for today’s Sky Bet League One clash against Blackpool

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ood afternoon and welcome to Highbury for today’s Sky Bet League One fixture against Blackpool.

I’m writing these notes shortly after Tuesday night’s defeat at Walsall.

The outcome of the game and the performance was obviously not what we hoped for. I have seen things I have not seen since August 2016 and we as a group – both staff and players – addressed that on Wednesday morning in a productive meeting where everybody came out with the right conclusion for our way forward.

Our derby match against Blackpool is exactly the game we wish for after the defeat against Walsall. In these sort

of games, everybody wants to take part in it and that is a great opportunity for us as a group to come back on the right path. We have studied Blackpool and how they play, and are fully aware of how competitive they have been so far this year in League One. I’m looking forward to our big derby day, and I hope our supporters can play a vital role in creating a successful day for our football club.

I am expecting a strong reaction from my players today, which will hopefully see us come away with a positive result.

We will meet today a familiar face in Jimmy Ryan, and I’m sure our supporters will give him a warm

welcome back to Highbury.

I’d finally like to welcome Gary, his staff and players, as well as their supporters and directors to Highbury and wish them a safe journey home.

Enjoy the game,

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G R ETAR STEINSSON FE ATU R E

GRETAR S T EINS S O N F EAT U RE

BUILDING, DEVELOPING AND GROWING

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Technical Director Gretar Steinsson shares his thoughts on the rise of Fleetwood Town since joining in 2015.

Three years ago, Fleetwood Town appointed a Technical Director whose pragmatic, thoughtful approach is perhaps at odds with the high emotion of the national game but his influence has ran positively through the club.

Even in his time at the club, Gretar Steinsson still can’t believe the progress the club is making.

“To be honest I have to pinch myself when I see where we are now compared to three years ago. All of the work done comes from the vision of both Andy Pilley and Steve Curwood, who are two of the most ambitious and driven people I have ever come across in my life.

“We have been able to attract a head coach with the calibre and pedigree of Uwe Rosler, who’s guidance saw the club finish in their highest ever league position last season.

It’s been an incredible ride off the pitch too, with the development of our stunning Poolfoot Farm training ground and our Academy, which is now at Category 3 status just 18 months after launching.

“When I arrived there were 4 || 4

just over 20 members of football staff. Now we have 96 staff covering first team, development and Academy, either in full-time, part-time or volunteer positions. We’ve also got over 200 players at the football club including the Academy, so as you can imagine it’s a huge operation.”

Key to Grétar’s job is working closely with first team head coach, Uwe Rosler.

“Uwe is great to work with. He and I are driven professionals who want the best and want to get to the next level, regardless of how it is measured.

“We have brought the average age of the first team down from around twentynine to under twenty-four.

“Ours is a young, dynamic football club compared to many and the first team is really an extension of the organisation.

Developing a football club takes time.

Creating and following a plan is the hardest part. You see a lot of clubs getting ahead of themselves and suffering for it.

“Three years ago we decided to go down a certain route and we must follow that

step by step, through every department and person, not just at first team level. We have a mind-set for growth that everyone can develop and have the right people to achieve it.”

Staff development across all departments at the football club is something Gretar is proud of.

“We spend a lot of resources on staff personal development, supporting their education.

We have also developed the infrastructure, equipment and platforms within the club, particularly at Poolfoot Farm.

“To see the training ground turning so many heads and full of activity every day is wonderful. It will allow us to improve in every aspect of the club to maximise what we have on the pitch.

“I look after all football aspects of the business and work closely with staff across all departments, and oversee the whole football operation.

In order to cover a wide remit, I must keep to a strict schedule.

‘Whilst we are always looking for examples of best practice we cannot simply copy

others. Decisions made should be appropriate for Fleetwood Town and what our club stands for.

“We are competing against big clubs, some of who have recently been in the Premier League. We are going to huge stadiums which would accommodate the whole town. We would not stand a chance financially.”

A late starter on the pitch, age 23, Gretar has always been interested in how football clubs are run. Prior to Fleetwood, he enjoyed a six-month spell at AZ Alkmaar in Holland.

“The clubs that I’ve been involved with have all given me time to develop my ideas. Whereas the role of Technical Director is common across Europe it is only developing in this country at Premier League level.

“When I moved to England it was one of the first things that I thought was lacking in clubs, an overarching guardian linking its various parts. On arrival at Fleetwood I was respectful of what was already in place and the Chairman’s vision.”

I asked Grétar if a background as a professional footballer was an advantage.

“I’ve seen and witnessed a lot in the game, I’ve played in different countries. There are a lot of transferable skills that I do have but also others that I don’t. I have to learn from colleagues. Many of the decisions I make have to be from outside the football bubble inside which emotions can run high.

“There are such small margins in football between winning, losing and drawing. If we focus too much on that we are in danger of letting the emotional side become too dominant.

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I watch home and away games and evaluate after each game. I don’t let the true emotions of a football fan get on top of me. I step back from that and base judgements on logic and staying true to our philosophy.

It’s all about improving gradually over time in a careful way. Do that and we will continue to develop.”

big collector of things. I didn’t swap shirts. I could never understand why you would go up to someone and ask for a dirty shirt. I’ll admit that I’ve got a box of my old boots but any shirts that I have kept will either be used for charities close to my heart or received from very special friends in the game.”

Today’s game against Blackpool is Fleetwood’s 250th match in the Football League.

Grétar is not one to dwell on what he has achieved in the past, unless it can help shape the future.

“To reach 250 in such a short time is a fantastic achievement. As a player, I was probably the worst for celebrating milestones! I wasn’t a

“Fleetwood Town is one of the top high-performing environments that I have ever experienced. That comes from everyone within the

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club, off the pitch and on it. Players of all ages have a great platform here to take their careers forward.

“We have a local boy, Billy Crellin, who has become a World Champion. Our club is unique, different and strong. I feel privileged to be a part.”

Fresh on the Football League block, Fleetwood Town are innovative and forward-thinking, a club living within its means whilst building ever-stronger foundations. At the heart of it is an unassuming 35 year-old from northern Iceland.​

After we came from behind to beat Chorley live on BT Sport in the first round, we take on Hereford FC (pictured right) in the Second Round of the Emirates FA Cup next Saturday. When the Bulls come to Highbury, they should not be taken lightly after knocking out AFC Telford in the last round, despite being a league below.

Three days later Fleetwood are in cup action again, this time in the knockout stages of the Checkatrade Trophy. We are due to host one of Rotherham United, Bradford City, Mansfield Town or Manchester City U21s, with our opponents to be confirmed on Tuesday 29th November. It is then a long wait until Peterborough United (pictured right) visit Highbury for a Sky Bet League One clash. The Posh were beaten 1-0 last time out at the hands of today’s opponents Blackpool, their first defeat in six games.

Fleetwood are next on the road in two weeks’ time, travelling to the DW Stadium to face Wigan Athletic (pictured left). The Latics are looking for an instant return to the Championship, and are currently on course for that goal, sitting in second place in Sky Bet League One going into today’s game. Town then have to wait until Boxing Day for their next away trip, when they take on Oldham Athletic (pictured left). The Latics have won two in two in all competitions, the latest coming as they defeated local rivals Rochdale 3-1 at Boundary Park. They were also recently victorious against fellow rivals, and our following opponents, Bury. Currently without a permanent manager, they lie bottom of the table and have not won in six league games.

The Cod Army will take confidence into the game knowing that they won 3-2 against the Shakers in the reverse fixture in September.

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Tuesday 26th December, 3:00pm

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A man who has experience of playing for both Fleetwood and Blackpool is Stephen Crainey.

Crainey was part of the Blackpool team under Ian Holloway that reached the Premier League in 2010, and later played for the Cod Army before taking on a coaching role in the academy at Highbury.

Derby matches are extra special, something that the Scot is fully aware of ahead of today’s game.

“As a player, you get up for every game but there’s always an added extra when there’s a derby match,” said Crainey.

“Both teams will want to start fast. High intensity, aggressive, but in a controlled manner because in a derby match you can get easily swayed, start making silly challenges, begin to lose your head.

“Whoever can do that usually comes out on top, but you need to play some good football as well to win these types of games.”

Crainey enjoyed six years with The Seasiders, as well as 12 months under Graham Alexander at Highbury.

“My time at Blackpool was full of great memories,” added Crainey.

“The pinnacle was obviously getting to the Premier League. It was unfortunate that we never stayed up but it’s what you want as a kid growing up, to play at the highest level against the best players in the world, week-in, week-out.

“Now in my role at Fleetwood, I get a great buzz passing on my experience to the young lads.”

Crainey is now assistant coach in Town’s under 18s, working alongside head coach Nathan Rooney.

His current side recently beat Tamworth

and Guiseley in the FA Youth Cup to reach the third round of the competition, and have the chance to make history by becoming the first team from Fleetwood to reach the fourth round next month.

“We’ve had two really positive results and we want to try and take that forward on the 11th against Stevenage.

“We know it’s going to be very tough. The last two games have been really tough, but the lads showed a lot of character to get through.

“We just try and install good habits into the lads and try to keep them grounded, working hard every day and working hard on the aspects that they need to improve on.

“Hopefully all these things come together and we can get a really good run in the cup.”

Focusing back on today’s game, Crainey was keen to stress that the game could really go either way in only the fourth ever meeting between the sides.

“Blackpool have maybe slipped away in the past few years but I feel as if they’ve got a good side this year.

“They’re playing really well again.

They’ll be looking to go forward I’m sure under Gary Bowyer.

“The manager took Fleetwood to the playoffs last year and I’m sure he’ll be

looking to build on that, so on Saturday it’s going to be interesting.

“I don’t think there’s much between the sides so I’m intrigued to see how it’s going to go.”

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INSIDEVIEW Ahead of this afternoon’s match against Blackpool, Craig Bratt asked Blackpool Gazette Sports Writer Matt Scrafton for his thoughts on all things Blackpool.

CB: It’s the first Fylde coast derby in over a year - how has Blackpool’s squad changed since the 0-0 draw here at Highbury in April 2016?

MS: The Blackpool squad was completely overhauled when they went down to League Two, with ten players being brought in before the season started. Gary Bowyer brought in even more players when they promoted back to League One - so it’s a completely different side to the one Fleetwood faced back then. The only players that remain at the club are Clark Robertson, Jim McAlister, Danny Philliskirk and Mark Cullen.

CB: The big news from Bloomfield Road in recent weeks is that the club is up for sale. What effect, if any, has this had on matters both on and off the field in the past week or so?

MS: I’d say very little. Gary Bowyer has had a lot to contend with throughout his tenure at Bloomfield Road but not once has he used the off-the-field situation as an excuse. Despite the club being up for sale it’s very much business as usual for Bowyer and his players and I expect that to be the case until the situation is resolved. The fans boycotting home games is nothing new, so I can’t see that being used as an excuse either. It certainly wasn’t last season and look how that worked out.

CB: How has former Cod, Jimmy Ryan, settled into life at Blackpool since his move away from Highbury?

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MS: He started off superbly and he’s very much integral to the way Blackpool want to play this season, which is a possession-based style which obviously suits Ryan down to a tee. Fleetwood fans will be only too aware of his ability to dictate play from deep in midfield and that’s what he done for the Seasiders, especially at the start of the season. Unfortunately he’s been in and out of the team in recent weeks due to injury.

CB: Who is the player Fleetwood fans should watch out for on Saturday?

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MS: Kyle Vassell. The striker leads Blackpool’s scoring charts with seven goals and he scored on his return from injury last weekend. But it’s not just goals he brings, he is also integral to the way Blackpool press from the front. He was a massive miss when he missed four games with a hamstring injury and it’s no surprise Blackpool went on their three-game losing run when he wasn’t available for selection.

CB: What kind of game do you expect? A cagey affair like the previous two meetings or an open match?

MS: If Blackpool play the same way as they did at Peterborough on Saturday, especially in the first half, I expect an open, end-to-end affair. When the Seasiders are in their element they are more than capable of blowing teams away with their swift counter attacks. But Gary Bowyer admitted the game was far too open for his liking so I can’t see that being the case at Highbury today.

CB: This is Blackpool’s second away game in a week, is their style of play suited to playing away from home?

MS: A lot has been made of Blackpool’s attractive brand of football so far this season and as successful as that has been, maybe it suits them more playing at home rather than on the road. They’ve only won twice away from home this season, which is obviously an area for them to work on. Saying that, Blackpool’s performance during their 1-0 win at Peterborough last week was as good as I’ve seen them during my time reporting on the Seasiders.

CB: Finally, what is your prediction for the game?

MS: 2-1 Blackpool.

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2-0

ROTHERHAM UNITED

1st

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BOLGER

EASTHAM

POND

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GLENDON

GRANT

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O’NEILL

Tue 8

1-2

CARLISLE UNITED (R1)

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1,711

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COYLE

BOLGER

EASTHAM

RODGERS

MAGUIRE

O’NEILL

SCHWABL

COLE

HIWULA 1

HUNTER

DEMPSEY

COLE McALENY

HUNTER GODSWILL

BURNS

R. LEWIS G. SALISBURY

Sat 12

0-1

NORTHAMPTON TOWN

4th

5,124

CAIRNS

COYLE

BOLGER

EASTHAM

Sat 19

2-0

AFC WIMBLEDON

3rd

2,730

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COYLE

BOLGER

EASTHAM

POND

BELL

DEMPSEY

O’NEILL

GRANT

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HIWULA

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J. BROOKS

Sat 26

3-1

BRISTOL ROVERS

5th

8,363

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COYLE

BOLGER

EASTHAM

POND

BELL

DEMPSEY

O’NEILL

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BURNS

CARGILL

J. BUSBY

Tue 29

3-0

LEICESTER CITY U21

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CARGILL 1

EASTHAM

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BELL

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M. COY

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SEPTEMBER Sat 9

2-2

OLDHAM ATHLETIC

9th

3,606

CAIRNS

COYLE

BOLGER

EASTHAM 1

CARGILL

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Tue 12

3-2

BURY

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2,535

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GLENDON

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D. ENGLAND

Sat 16

4-1

PORTSMOUTH

8th

17,192

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COYLE

BOLGER

EASTHAM

POND

BELL

GLENDON

O’NEILL

DEMPSEY

COLE 1

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D. WHITESTONE

Sat 23

2-4

SOUTHEND UNITED

10th

2,874

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EASTHAM

POND

BELL

SCHWABL

O’NEILL

GRANT

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GLENDON

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Tue 26

0-3

BRADFORD CITY

9th

18,799

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BOLGER

EASTHAM

POND

BELL

DEMPSEY

GLENDON

GRANT

COLE 1

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Sat 30

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CHARLTON ATHLETIC

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HUNTER

S. STOCKBRIDGE

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2-1

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GODSWILL

BOLGER

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CARGILL

MAGUIRE

O’NEILL

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BURNS 1

HUNTER

POND

NADESAN

HIWULA

E. ILDERTON

Sat 7

1-2

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

9th

8,064

CAIRNS

COYLE

BOLGER

EASTHAM

POND

BELL 1

DEMPSEY

GLENDON

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O’NEILL

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Sat 14

2-2

ROCHDALE

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POND

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DEMPSEY

O’NEILL

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Tue 17

1-1

SCUNTHORPE UNITED

9th

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Sat 21

1-0

SHREWSBURY TOWN

11th

5,989

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POND

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SCHWABL

O’NEILL

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Sat 28

2-0

OXFORD UNITED

9th

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GLENDON

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Tue 31

2-2

BLACKBURN ROVERS

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Mon 6

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Wed 8

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Sat 18

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DONCASTER ROVERS

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Welcome back to Highbury Stadium for today’s much anticipated Sky Bet League One clash against Blackpool. Joining us today are a number of players who have played for both clubs as our match day guests. We hope all our guests enjoy the VIP match day experience. The Commercial team are preparing for a busy period for hospitality bookings in December. If you are planning a day out with clients, special occasion or just fancy a change from the terraces with fellow fans please book early to avoid disappointment for your VIP hospitality day or night out. Enjoy the ‘Seaside’ derby!

MATCHSPONSORS Match Sponsors

Ball Sponsors

Molson Coors

Evolution Group

Today’s Match Sponsors are Molson Coors - official brewing partner to the club.

Today’s Ball Sponsors are Evolution Group specialising in Digital, Electrical and Mechanical Installations. Based on Red Marsh Industrial Estate, Thornton they Offer all aspects of contracting across the North West. Call them on 01253 283323 for further information. Thanks to MD John Fitzgerald and his staff and clients for their ongoing support - enjoy your day!

The Brewer signed a new two year pouring rights deal this summer and are a significant partner to the club.

As well as supplying Highbury Stadium they also support us at Poolfoot Farm in our superb Cross Bar & Grill restaraunt with a full range of beverages on offer.

Welcome to Mark Spedding and his guests to Highbury today.

Contact the Commercial Team!

01253 775080 option 2 commercial@fleetwoodtownfc.com

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Ball Sponsor

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Programme Sponsors Richardson’s Fresh Fish Today’s Programme Sponsors are Richardson’s Fresh Fish.

They are the club’s official short sponsor for the 2017/18 season and can supply your catering business with fresh fish. They now supply both Highbury and Poolfoot Farm with fresh fish daily. Call them on 01253 872004. Thanks to MD Chris Richardson and his team for their support.

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Match Day Sponsorship packages available for remaining games for Match from £1,000 plus VAT Call 01253 775080 option 2 for availability. Match Sponsorship available for Peterborough United (16th December) and Gillingham (22nd December) games a great opportunity to promote your business and entertain guests with some fantastic benefits inclusive including a signed framed shirt presented to your company and your chance to select and present the Man of the Match. Call us for package details

We have some great games to come this season at Highbury – enjoy a VIP day with your clients, family and friends.

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SPONSORS GALLERY - Thanks to match day sponsors from the Doncaster Rovers game. Match Sponsors Borgun, Ball Sponsors AGC Chemicals Europe and the Man of the Match awarded to Wes Burns.

HEREFORD FC - Saturday 2nd December (3pm) - Emirates FA Cup 2nd Round just £40pp. Executive Boxes from £500 plus VAT for 12 guests.

PETERBOROUGH UNITED - Saturday 16th December (3pm) - Sky Bet League One. Grade B three course Xmas lunch £59pp, ST Holders £49pp. Executive Boxes SOLD OUT.

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TAB LE & S TAT IS T ICS HOME

AWAY

P

W

D

L

F

A

W

D

L

F

A

+/-

PTS

HOME

1

SHREWSBURY TOWN

18

7

1

0

14

3

5

3

2

12

9

+14

40

13 Feb

AWAY 1-0

2

WIGAN ATHLETIC

18

7

2

1

19

4

5

1

2

14

7

+22

39

21 Apr

9 Dec

3

SCUNTHORPE UNITED

19

4

3

2

9

6

6

2

2

15

8

+10

35

3 Feb

1-1

4

CHARLTON ATHLETIC

17

6

2

1

14

9

4

2

2

13

10

+8

34

1-3

17 Mar 0-3

5

BRADFORD CITY

19

4

1

5

10

11

6

2

1

18

11

+6

33

1 Jan

6

BLACKBURN ROVERS

17

4

2

2

14

8

5

2

2

14

6

+14

31

20 Jan

2-2

7

PETERBOROUGH UNITED

18

6

0

4

14

14

2

4

2

15

11

+4

28

16 Dec

28 Apr 3 Mar

8

OXFORD UNITED

19

3

4

3

20

15

4

1

4

13

11

+7

26

2-0

9

ROTHERHAM UNITED

18

6

0

3

23

11

2

2

5

8

14

+6

26

2-0

7 Apr

10

BLACKPOOL

18

5

2

2

13

10

2

3

4

11

13

+1

26

25 Nov

14 Apr

11

PORTSMOUTH

19

5

1

3

14

6

3

1

6

10

18

0

26

6 Jan

4-1

12

FLEETWOOD TOWN

19

4

3

2

16

13

3

2

5

13

17

-1

26

-

-

13

MILTON KEYNES DONS

19

3

5

2

13

14

3

1

5

8

13

-6

24

24 Feb

1-0

14

SOUTHEND UNITED

18

4

4

0

10

6

2

2

6

11

22

-7

24

2-4

13 Jan

15

WALSALL

18

3

5

2

16

14

2

2

4

9

13

-2

22

5 May

4-2

16

OLDHAM ATHLETIC

18

4

1

5

15

17

2

3

3

15

19

-6

22

2-2

26 Dec

17

BRISTOL ROVERS

18

5

0

4

16

15

2

0

7

10

18

-5

21

2 Apr

3-1

18

DONCASTER ROVERS

19

2

4

3

11

12

3

1

6

8

12

-5

20

0-0

17 Feb

19

AFC WIMBLEDON

19

2

3

4

8

10

3

2

5

6

10

-6

20

2-0

30 Mar

20

GILLINGHAM

19

1

4

4

8

11

3

3

4

7

11

-7

19

23 Dec

27 Jan

21

NORTHAMPTON TOWN

19

3

0

6

6

17

2

3

5

9

15

-17

18

24 Mar

0-1

22

ROCHDALE

18

3

3

2

9

8

0

5

5

9

16

-6

17

2-2

10 Feb

23

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

19

2

2

6

8

19

2

3

4

7

9

-13

17

10 Mar

1-2

24

BURY

19

4

1

5

10

11

0

3

6

9

17

-9

16

3-2

30 Dec

TODAY’S OTHER LEAGUE ONE FIXTURES:

CAREER GOALS/ CLEAN SHEETS

LEAGUE APPEARANCES

LEAGUE GOALS/ CLEAN SHEETS

CUP APPEARANCES

CUP GOALS/ CLEAN SHEETS

1

Chris NEAL

24

9

253(3)

-

219(3)

-

34(0)

-

13 Joe MAGUIRE

7

0

5(4)

0

1(2)

0

4(2)

0

2

Lewie COYLE

18

0

33(8)

0

25(6)

0

8(2)

0

14 Victor NIRENNOLD

54

2

23(31)

2

17(26)

2

6(5)

0

3

Amari’i BELL

121

6

173(6)

8

156(6)

7

17(0)

1

15 Harvey RODGERS

3

0

23(0)

1

19(0)

1

4(0)

0

4

Aiden O’NEILL

21

1

26(14)

1

23(12)

1

3(2)

0

18 George GLENDON

52

0

37(15)

0

31(12)

0

6(3)

0

5

Ashley EASTHAM

67

3

231(12)

9

199(12)

9

32(0)

0

20 Godswill EKPOLO

14

1

29(12)

1

25(11)

0

4(1)

1

6

Nathan POND*

213

9

224(15)

9

197(13)

11

27(2)

1

21 Alex CAIRNS

58

25

57(2)

25

49(2)

23

8(0)

2

2017-18 TOWN APPEARANCES

CUP GOALS/ CLEAN SHEETS

CAREER APPEARANCES

VS

TOWN GOALS/ CLEAN SHEETS

VS

TOWN APPEARANCES

VS

CUP APPEARANCES

VS

LEAGUE GOALS/ CLEAN SHEETS

VS

VS

LEAGUE APPEARANCES

VS

CAREER GOALS/ CLEAN SHEETS

VS

CAREER APPEARANCES

VS

TOWN GOALS/ CLEAN SHEETS

#RainbowLaces

VS

TOWN APPEARANCES

CREATING A FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE

VS

7

Jordy HIWULA

23

7

93(40)

38

82(35)

29

11(5)

9

22 Ashley HUNTER

115

22

48(67)

22

42(56)

17

6(11)

5

8

Kyle DEMPSEY

66

2

118(23)

14

106(20)

13

12(3)

1

23 Markus SCHWABL

23

0

225(20)

4

215(20)

3

10(0)

0

9

Wes BURNS

42

9

61(84)

20

52(70)

15

9(14)

5

28 Jack SOWERBY

28

4

15(13)

4

9(11)

1

5(3)

3

10 Conor McALENY

8

2

66(26)

19

64(22)

18

2(4)

1

31 Billy CRELLIN

0

0

0(0)

0

0(0)

0

0(0)

0

11 Bobby GRANT

116

22

277(79)

78

249(66)

69

28(13)

9

38 Baily CARGILL

13

1

54(3)

3

39(3)

2

15(0)

1

12 Cian BOLGER

63

6

171(9)

9

153(8)

8

18(1)

1

44 Devante COLE

81

19

82(60)

34

69(53)

27

13(7)

7

*Nathan Pond - Statistics from 2011/12 National League season onwards

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CO M M U NIT Y T RU S T

FLEETWOODTOWNFC

COMMUNIT YTRUST

The National FA Girls Football Week – Nov 6th – Nov 12th.

This was a fantastic week for FTFC CT, which culminated in a Primary School Girls tournament for KS2 that saw 11 schools take part, with Shakespeare School from Fleetwood beating Stanah Primary in the Final.

Full Time

We delivered Girls only sessions in Cardinal Allen, Montgomery and Millfield High School, which we have been doing for the entirety of this academic year.

We also ran sessions for over 18’s with our Female Walking Football on a Tuesday evening and also our lunchtime Girls sessions at Baines Endowed.

Overall, we engaged with 200+ girls throughout this week and raised awareness of just how popular Girls football is becoming.

EFL Girls Cup – 2017 The annual EFL Girls Cup Competition was ran on Thursday 16th November at Poolfoot Farm. This is a competition for U13’s Girls (YR7 and 8 teams) and every football league Club runs a similar local event.

This year saw our record turnout for Girls competing. We had 16 teams from 10 high schools and over 140 Girls playing on the day! Schools from Lytham, Garstang and the Fylde all travelled to Poolfoot Farm to compete with local schools such as Fleetwood High, Cardinal Allen, Montgomery and Millfield. The tournament showed a very high standard of football across all the group stages and into the knock-out rounds. The Cup was eventually won by Hodgson Academy A team, who beat Cardinal Allen in a thrilling final. The trophy was presented by FTFC Technical Director, Gretar Steinsson.

Most of the schools competing managed to field two teams across the day, showing that Girls Football is well and truly on the rise on the Fylde Coast. This is testament to the excellent work Fleetwood Town Community Trust have done in this area, along with the a commitment to promoting girls football in local primary and secondary schools.

Such is our commitment to driving Girls football, we are delighted to say that Poolfoot Farm will play host to the Regional Finals in January. Here, Schools from all over the North West will travel to Poolfoot to compete for the opportunity to represent their Club in the Northern Final. The successful Club would then have the opportunity to progress to the National Final, which is held at Wembley Stadium.

Whilst there was no end of footballing talent at the event, two players of the day were named by the competing schools, both of whom appeared in the final. Katie Ramsbottom, who plays for Fleetwood Town Juniors and scored 16 goals in the tournament, and Beth Strutton, who plays for Manchester City Academy and hit the back of the net 20 times on the day.

The event was so successful that it appears that a Schools league may spring from this in the future. fantastic knock-on affect of the tournament, which these girls continue to compete with each and will grow the female game as the years progress.

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ACADEM Y & YO U T H

FLEETWOOD TOWN UNDER-18S YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE TABLE 2017/18 D

L GD PTS

1

TEAM ROCHDALE

PLD W 9

7

0

2 14 21

2

WIGAN ATHLETIC

9

7

0

2

3

PRESTON NORTH END

11 6

2

3 12 20

4

BURY

10 6

1

3

5

TRANMERE ROVERS

11 5

4

3

3 19

6

SHREWSBURY TOWN

11 4

4

3

-1 16

7

ACCRINGTON STANLEY

9

4

2

3

-4 14

8

BLACKPOOL

8

3

3

2

5 12

9

WREXHAM

11 3

2

6

0

9

1

5

2 10

10 WALSALL

3

WITH CIARAN DONNELLY

6 19

It has been six months in the job for me now and even in this short space of time I have seen huge developments in the academy and the club.

11

11 PORT VALE

10 3

12 CARLISLE UNITED

10 2

2

6 -17 8

13 MORECAMBE

8

2

1

5

14 FLEETWOOD TOWN

10 1

1

8 -11 4

1

ACADEMY

9 21

6 -12 10 -6

The academy has performed beyond my expectations to this point. We have seen the under 18s progress to the FA Youth Cup third round, and the Development Squad produce a number of excellent performances as they try to force their way into the First Team squad.

7

FLEETWOOD TOWN UNDER-18S YOUTH ALLIANCE FIXTURES 2017/18 DATE

K/O

OPPONENTS

RES

H

TRANMERE ROVERS

0-1

SAT 26

A

BRADFORD CITY

0-2 *

TUE 29 11AM SEPTEMBER 2017 SAT 02 11AM

H

ROCHDALE

0-3

H

ACCRINGTON STANLEY

1-1

SAT 16

11AM

A

WIGAN ATHLETIC

4-0 *

SAT 23

11AM

H

PORT VALE

0-1

SAT 30 11AM OCTOBER 2017 SAT 07 11AM

A

CARLISLE UNITED

2-1

H

ROTHERHAM UNITED

2-1 *

SAT 14

11AM

A

SHREWSBURY TOWN

1-0

TUE 17

12PM

A

BURY

3-0

SAT 21

11AM

H

WIGAN ATHLETIC

SAT 28

11AM

H

BLACKPOOL

1-2 1-0

A

GUISELEY

A

WALSALL

1-0

A

TAMWORTH

1-2 **

H

MORECAMBE

-

A

WREXHAM

-

11AM

TUE 31 6PM NOVEMBER 2017 SAT 11 12PM TUE 14

6PM

SAT 25 11AM DECEMBER 2017 SAT 02 11AM

(3-4 pens)

0-0 **

6:30PM

H

STEVENAGE

-

SAT 16 11AM JANUARY 2018 SAT 06 11AM

H

PRESTON NORTH END

-

H

BURY

-

SAT 20

A

ACCRINGTON STANLEY

-

H

CARLISLE UNITED

-

A

PORT VALE

-

SAT 24 11AM MARCH 2018 SAT 03 12PM

A

BLACKPOOL

-

H

SHREWSBURY TOWN

-

SAT 17

A

MORECAMBE

-

H

WALSALL

-

A

PRESTON NORTH END

-

MON 11

11AM

SAT 27 11AM FEBRUARY 2018 SAT 10 11AM

11AM

SAT 24 12PM APRIL 2018 SAT 07 10:30AM

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H/A

AUGUST 2017 SAT 19 11AM

SAT 14

11AM

H

WREXHAM

-

SAT 21

11AM

A

WIGAN ATHLETIC

-

SAT 28 11AM MAY 2018 SAT 04 11AM

A

ROCHDALE

-

A

TRANMERE ROVERS * EFL Youth Alliance Cup fixtures ** FA Youth Cup fixtures

**

The overall standard of young player at the club exceeds what I expected and from under 8s through to the under 21 players.

We have a number of highly talented players that with the right mentality can achieve excellent things at the club.

I am very excited by the group of staff we have formed and I believe the club is in an excellent position to provide the holistic support a modern young player needs.

At this academy we are looking to produce players that are fitter, faster and stronger than our opponents and our approach to sports science is something that will aide that area of development for our players.

We have a family of coaches who have ties to the club in a number of ways from former players to strong links within the local community. I believe with the right development, this group of coaches can move this academy forward to forge one of the top academies in the north west and that firmly remains our aim at this early stage of the academy at this club.

I believe when a player enters the academy at Fleetwood that

they gain access to a wealth of experience in a number of areas.

I think it is a place that in the long run will develop excellent, well balanced young men. This is one of the primary aims of our academy.

We must develop the person in order to develop the player and I am certain that we present players with a well-balanced programme and I think parents can be very happy with the environment that they bring their sons to at Poolfoot Farm.

I know that the club has huge plans for the academy moving forward and I am very excited to see the academy develop from where it is today into one of the most productive in the country.

The under-18s are back in action in the FA Youth Cup next month as they take on Stevenage U18 on Monday 11th December at 6:30pm.

They have played well so far in the tournament as they managed to overcome Guiseley in the firstround last month after 120 minutes and penalties.

They then made the trip to Tamworth just over a week ago and they beat them 2-1, after a dominant performance.

I would like to wish them good luck and let’s get into the next round!

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KID S CORNER

CAPTAIN COD’S QUIZ!

Captain Cod was wondering whether you could help him.

Could you tell him the name of the last Icelandic player to play for Fleetwood Town?

HONOURS & TROPHIES

Football League Two 2013–14 (Play-off Winners) Conference National 2011–12 Conference North 2009–10 (Runners-up and Play-off Winners) Northern Premier League Premier Division 2007–08 Northern Premier League First Division 1987–88, 2005–06 (Promoted) North West Counties Football League Premier Division 2004–05 North West Counties Football League First Division 1983–84, 1998–99 Lancashire Combination 1923–24 Lancashire League West Division Reserve League 2008–09 Northern Premier League Challenge Cup 1971, 2007 Northern Premier League President’s Cup 1990 North West Counties Football League First Division Trophy 1999 Lancashire Combination Cup Winners 1926, 1932, 1933, 1934 Peter Swales Memorial Shield Winners 2008

ANSWER TO CAPTAIN COD’S QUIZ: EGGERT JONSSON

WHERE’S THE BALL?

What a beautiful finish

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B

C

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TODAY’S OFFICIAL

BLACKPOOL MASCOT Name: Lennon Whiteley Age: 9 Favourite Player: Kyle Vassell

COD ARMY MASCOT

FLEETWOOD MASCOTS Fleetwood Town Football Club Under 9s Academy

Chairman Andy Pilley Vice-Chairman Phil Brown President Jim Betmead Vice-Presidents Ted Lowery, Dave Beech, Barry McLoughlin Chief Executive Steve Curwood Technical Director Grétar Steinsson Chief Financial Controller Tom Barnes Club Secretary Luis de Oleza Director of Player Development Stuart Murdoch Academy Manager Ciaran Donnelly Head of First Team Operations Will Watt Head of Commercial Martin Booker Operations Manager Steve Beane Tickets & Retail Manager Steve Metcalf Director of Community Trust Matt Hilton Head Groundsman Nick Hyndman Press Officer Sam Duffy PA Announcer Rod Allsworth

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Clark Robertson

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