Staffs FA call for groundsman nominations

Staffordshire Football Association are calling for nominations for the Groundsman of the Year Award.

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The annual competition has had a number of successful nominations over the years and the awards will again be open to those clubs at step 7 and below.

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th January 2011 in order for ground inspections to be carried out in February 2011. 

For more information contact County Governance Manager Adam Evans via email or call 01785 256994.

Staffs FA to run football festival for over 35’s

Longton Rugby Club are hosting a over 35’s football festival.

The festival takes place on Trentham Fields on Friday (Dec 10) between 6.00pm and 9.00pm.

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Matches will be played in a 9-a-side format on the 3G artificial pitches.

The festival will involve a number of fixtures as well as the chance to catch up with old friends.

If the event is a success Staffordshire Football Association will be looking to develop regular fixtures.

If you are interested in this free event, please contact with Matt Hancock who will be collating a list of attendees on matt.hancock@staffordshirefa.com or 07816 536450.

 

Staffs Under 16’s look to bounce back

Staffordshire Football Association Under 16’s are in action tomorrow (Nov 10) against Leicestershire & Rutland at Stafford Town Football Club.

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The Under 16’s are looking for a sharp response after their opening 3-0 defeat to West Riding last week (Oct 28).

The side are currently bottom of the Midlands Counties League but Leicestershire & Rutland are yet to play this term.

The squad is as follows: Ryan Baker (Boley Park), Ryan Bolton (Newcastle Town), Rob Burrows (Newcastle Town), George Burslem (Stafford Rangers), Jed Davies (Stafford Rangers), Steve Durnin (Pelsall Villa), Jake Evans (Walton High School), Josh Ford (Leek Town), Josh Foxall (Newcastle Town), Sam Greaves (Stafford Rangers), Ryan Holden (Pelsall Villa), Alex Norris (Pelsall Villa), Dale Reaney (Walsall Wood), Chris Sly (Burton Albion), Joe Tyalor (Pelsall Villa), Haydn Wright (Nantwich Town).

Kick-off is 7.45pm.

Staffordshire U18’s tackle Liverpool in FA Youth Cup 2nd Round

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Staffordshire Under 18’s will face Liverpool FA on Saturday (Nov 6) in the second-round of the FA County Youth Cup.

The Under 18’s progressed through thanks to a 3-2 win against Shropshire at Telford United.

The following squad has been named for the game:

Mathew Barnett (Walsall Wood), Sam Bradbury (Newcastle Town), Mathew Burnett (Stone Dominoes), Adam Dennant (Walsall Wood), Josh Glover (Audley), Sean Henderson (Walsall Wood), Tom Horton (Chasetown), Jack Hulin (Chasetown), Cliff Moyo (MMU / Newcastle College), Sam Plimmer (Walsall Wood), Curtis Price (Newcastle Town), Ashley Southall (Wednesfield), Nathan Sutton (Newcastle Town), Andrew Westwood (Chasetown), Mark Wiggins (Chasetown)

Kick-off is 2.00pm at Liverpool FA’s County Ground, Walton Hall Avenue