Archive for October 12th, 2008

Wigan Athletic vs Birkdale United

Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Date: Sunday 12th Octoberber 2008
Location: Laithwaite Park, Scot Lane, Wigan
Result: Wigan Athletic (0)    Birkdale United (3)

A short trip to Wigan for Birkdale United Under 14′s Girls today, for this league encounter with a strong Wigan Athletic side. A somewhat heavy looking pitch was waiting forthe girls who again only had the bare nine players. (more…)

Birkdale N vs Southport Trinity

Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Date: Sunday 12th October 2008
Location: Carr Lane, Birkdale, Southport
Result: Birkdale N (1)    Southport Trinity (1)

Another glorious afternoon for football at Carr Lane, Birkdale, Southport.  

Birkdale United Under 12N boys football team, made a slow start to the game allowing Southport Trinity to control the early part of the game.

The first goal came after 7 minutes, with a well taken chance, 0 – 1.

The goal seemed finally to spur Birkdale into life, and they then dominated the rest of the first half having a number of chances, but unfortunately failing to convert any of them. D. Platts forced the keeper to make a good save and, L. Williams saw a free kick headed just over the bar by one of the defenders. (more…)