Birkdale United AFC

The Under 11 Diamonds travelled to Blackpool this morning to take part in the B.J.F.F. tournament, and underlined their recent progress by winning the tournament. Out of seven games they won 5, drew 1 and lost 1. Congratulations to Duggy and the girls, we’ll have some photos of the victorious team on the website in the next few days.

The first day of the West Lancashire Girls League Cup Finals brought success and three great performances from the club’s teams. The Under 11′s North kicked events off with an impressive 3-1 victory over Crosby Stuart – their closest challengers in the league this season.

The Under 12′s then followed this up with a hard-fought 1-0 win over a resolute Golborne side. (Click on image)

Unfortunately, and despite an excellent performance, the Under 13′s were unable to overcome League Champions Crosby Stuart, losing by a slightly harsh 4-1.

All three teams played superbly and were a real credit to the club. Well done to you all, and good luck to those teams involved in finals tomorrow.

Birkdale Under 11 North also followed on the success of the day winning the the Burscough Tournament in their age group.

Birkdale North 1-0 Burscough
Nicole Smith
 
Birkdale North 2-0 Euxton
Tasha Meadows, Nicole Smith
 
Birkdale North 1-0 Burscough
Kelsey Singleton
 
Birkdale North 3-0 Euxton
Lucy Moore (2), Nicole smith
 
Semi final
Birkdale North 1-0 Birkdale Diamonds (aet)
Own goal
 
Final
Birkdale North 2-0 Burscough
Tash Meadows (2)
 
The team did brilliantly today to win their first tournament, just two weeks after winning the league, this really puts them in good stead for the cup finals in two weeks time.

Another positive of the day was going all through the tournament without conceding a goal.

Please leave comments below.

Birkdale United Under 12′s Girls today made a return to the Burscough Tournament, and after successfully winning last year were desperate to regain the title. The girls made a slow start and tasted defeat in their first game to Liverpool Feds, they woke up after that and made a fantastic recovery to finish Winners in their group.

The girls played against The Fillies in the Semi Final which they won, and then the Final was again against Liverpool Feds, the girls were now very confident and started very brightly and with some fantastic play they won 2-0.

Well done to all involved, feel free to leave comments below.

Our Under 12′s Girls have this season moved up to playing 9v9 football, the team is now looking to extend its squad  moving forward to next season, therefore we require more girls who are currently in Year 7 and interested in playing girls football to come and join in and have some fun and keep fit. Call Sharon directly on 01704 573619 or 07984 765083.  (more…)

Congratulations to Managers Scott Durrant and Tony Raistrick, but most importantly the Under 11 North Girls on your League Championship success.  

Hopefully a match report and celebration pictures will follow soon.

Please feel free to add comments below.

Birkdale United Under 13′s represented their club on Easter Sunday in a Friendship Game against TSV Uhlbach from Stuttgart, Germany.

This was the second visit by a team from TSV to play Birkdale, after their original visit two years ago to play the Under 15′s, and the reciprocal trip to Germany led by Jeff and Tommy last Easter. It is hoped that the Under 13′s will also be able to accept the kind invitation to travel to Stuttgart next year.

The match was played in the fullness of fair play, with both teams and the officials starting with their respective national anthems. TSV normally play 9-a-side, and consisted of two teams which had been put together for the trip. The first half was a little one-sided as the visitors came to terms with the different style of play, while the second half was a much more even affair. The finals score was 7-2 to Birkdale, although it was 4-0 at half time, so surely another game would be much closer.

Each team selected a Player of the Match, with the Birkdale award going to C. Halliwell and the TSV recipient being oustanding Goalkeeper, C. Tesch.

Below you can see the teams together after the game. (Click on the image to enlarge).

 

After the game, as with two years ago, there was a reception for our visitors at the Blundell Arms. The two teams socialised and in particular the pool table was very popular! At the reception, Vice Chairman, Noel Warham (right) presented a framed shirt to Jürgen Dehn from TSV Uhlbach to symbolise the ongoing friendship and strengthening links between the two clubs.

[Show as slideshow]

123►

For the second time this year, Birkdale United were delighted to play host to teams from Eastern FC, who come from the border of New York State and Connecticut, USA. Once again we are indebted to Formby FC, who allowed us to use their ground to stage the games. Earlier in the year it was the Under 13 and Youth Girls who played their American counterparts, with the younger girls putting up a brave fight in their first ever 11-a-side game before losing 2-0, while the Youth were involved in a pulsating game which finished 4-3 to Birkdale, inflicting the visitors’ only defeat while on tour.

This time it was the boys who were touring and the Under 13′s and Under 16′s from Birkdale who were involved. The Under 13′s started brilliantly and no-one quite knows how they didnt score in the first half (albeit in terrible conditions). They were hit on the breakaway, and then twice early in the second half to come away on the end of an unfortunate 3-0 defeat. The Under 16′s put in an excellent performance to defeat the visitors 3-1 in a game of three penalties – one for Birkdale (scored) and two for Eastern (one missed, one well saved).

All the teams were fantastic ambassadors for their club and we look forward to welcoming Eastern FC back to the North West next year. Many thanks to Adam Stretch and his team of officials for ensuring a high standard of refereeing in the four games. I would also like to thank Ray Franklin and Danny Simpson from Eastern, and Ronnie Smith for his invaluable help in arranging these games.

[Show as slideshow]

12►

Congratulations to Birkdale United Under  11′s team and their Manager Dave Instone on winning the Craven Minor Trisconi Cup against Burscough on Wednesday 8th April at Burscough FC Result 4-1.
 
Well done and congratulations from everyone at Birkdale United.

The match report has been added and is available on the Under 11′s page. But feel free to add comments here.

Many congratulations to Neil Williams and the Under 12 N Boys for becoming the club’s first champions of the season. They beat Formby JSC B in an exciting play-off game to win the Craven Minor Under 12 B Division. The game finished 1-1 after extra time, but the lads held their nerve to score every penalty, while Formby faltered, to win 4-1 on spot-kicks. A huge well done from everyone at the club on this fantastic achievement in Neil’s first season as Manager.

Please feel free to add comments here.

Birkdale United Under 12’s football team are holding a fund-raising car wash at ‘Southport Car Wash’, Kensington Road, Southport, on 4th & 5th April 2009.

All monies raised will go towards future football events for the Under 12’s.

Come along and have your car washed on 4th-5th April 2009
9:00am – 5:00pm on both days, and raise much needed funds for a local football team.

Birkdale United have also reached the following Cup Finals in the West Lancs Girls league in May.

Under 11′s North Girls – League Cup Final and Challenge Cup Final

Under 12′s Girls – League Cup Final and Challenge Cup Final

Under 13′s Girls – League Cup Final

The club’s girls section are looking for new players at all ages or the 09/10 season. And we also have a new Under 9 girls development squad starting very soon.

 Please contact Club Secretary Sharon Caul on 01704 573619 Mob 07984765083 for more details.

Pitch Finder has finally been added, initially to help teams who may need to visit us for the first time, we have started to add local shops as well should people require drinks. Soon we will start adding pitches around the local area to help you with directions if required. To get directions simply click on the footballer and the option appears in the window. Google then does the rest.

The guestbook has now been removed from the site, this is basically because of the lack of use over the last 12 months. Pitch Finder has replaced the page.

The Managers’ Meeting is on Sunday 22nd February 2009, at the Blundell Arms, Birkdale. It will commence at 6.30pm. All Managers are expected to attend, any apologies should be forwarded to Club Secretary, Sharon Caul.

Birkdale United Under 9′s went into the second Under 9′s Fun Day full of confidence. The girls have been working very hard with Manager Peter since the last Fun Day and have improved dramatically over the last months. (more…)