Frank Doran Snr

Joe Benton MP

Bobby Capstick

Dave Ruth,Geoff Frasier,Dave Miley Jnr;Connor O’Neill,Neil McQueen

Joe Doran

Connor O’Neill

Joe Doran

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Marie then tested Conkie again, after being teed up by Smart, but thehat-trick heroes effort was tipped round the post by Conkie. But as theclock ticked down it looked as though Bootle were going to collect allthree points and extend their winning run to four games - but in analready frantic and dramatic game, there was one final twist to comein the ninety first minute. Ryan Stewart's free kick was initially headedoff the line by Smart, but the ball fell perfectly to Dilan Lomas whosefirst time volley went through a crowd of bodies and into the the backof the Bootle net to rescue his side a point.Bucks Bow out of Vase 03/10/15Bootle bowed out the FA Vase on Saturday after suffering adisappointing two one defeat away at Dronfield Town.The Bucks travelled to Derbyshire looking to continue their impressiveform; however, despite a bright start they produced a disappointingdisplay on an afternoon Joe Doran and his side will want to forget.Despite the disappointing display Bootle dominated the openingstages of the game, penning their hosts back in their own half for thelarge parts, but they ultimately failed to capitalise on their dominance.On sixty seven minutes the hosts did break the deadlock. MichaelAkhave - Hazan's corner found the unmarked Joe Butler who bundledthe ball home from inside the six-yard box. And with nine minutesremaining, things got worse for the Bucks as the hosts doubled theirlead. Daniel Hoyland pounced on a lose ball on the edge of the Bootlebox before firing into the bottom corner of Moran's net. However,with the clock approaching ninety minutes, the Bucks handedthemselves a life line. Dave Moran's released Tom Peterson with asuperbly weighted pass that any outfield player would have beenproud of. Peterson then coolly composed himself before finishing intothe bottom corner of the net. Town defence held firm to end anydreams the Bucks had of visiting Wembley come May.Bears Put Three Past Bucks 06/10/15Bootle fell to their second defeat in four days, with a 3-0 defeat awayCongleton Town.The Bucks fell behind through Scott McGowan's strike three minutesbefore the half time interval. Before Brian Matthews converted fromthe penalty spot on seventy two minutes, to put the hosts in thedriving seat. And with eleven minutes reaming, the Bears wrappedthe game up thanks to Decal Fletcher's goal.

Hello and welcome to you all.

Welcome to all our supporters and the supporters and playersof Squires Gate.

As it stands tonight we sit 7th in the league but I'd rather notfocus on the league position at this moment as, after a spellof good form we now have lost 2 on the spin and that's notgood enough.

We have lost our way the last couple of games and today wemust get back to basics. The results so far are showing thatthis season the majority of clubs can beat each other.

We know we have potential here but we also know there is alot to learn for our young side.

We want to get back to winning ways today and with twohome games in succession (today and also Tuesday versusRuncorn Town) we have the perfect chance to get back ontrack.

I thank you for your continued support.

Joe

Bucks Suffer Late Heartbreak 26/09/15Sucker-punched in the first minute of injury time. Saturday's game felt like adefeat for Bootle, having lead and battled for so long, the Bucks looked destinedto collect all three points, but Dilan Lomas' injury time strike earned 1874Northwich a point in a six goal thriller at the Barton Stadium. In a frantic gamewhich saw Bootle pegged back three times by the hosts, after the returningDominic Marie netted a more than impressive first half hat-trick for the Bucks.Bootle came into the game looking to extend their winning run to four games,and they started the brighter of the two sides here, and went close to openingthe scoring when Joe Peacock's long ball was headed into the path of Billy Smartby Jamie Hay, but Smart's effort was blocked by Daniel Thomas. 1874 went closethemselves to taking the lead; but Matthew Ward fired over from inside theBootle box after connecting with Ryan Jackson's cross. Bootle then created twofurther chances in a bid to break the deadlock. First Lomas' header back towardshis own goal was pounced on by Haligan, but his right footed poke bouncedover the bar. Before Smart saw his curling effort comfortably gathered by MattConkie in the 1874 goal. However on twenty seven minutes, Bootle broke thedeadlock. Michel Ordish pounced on a lose pass, before finding Marie whoadvanced into the 1874 box before curling the ball into the far corner ofConkie's net. Marie's goal was the start of a frantic eleven minutes which saw afurther four goals scored. 1874 responded well to going a goal down, and wentclose to equalising when Paul Conner's cross found Stuart Wellstrad inside theBootle box - but the forwards over-head kick rattled of the cross bar. But aminute later, and the hosts were level. Ryan Jackson pounced on a lose ball onthe edge of the Bootle box before letting fly with a left-footed strike whichfound the far corner of Richie Cowederoy's net. Two minutes later however, andBootle were back in-front. Marie collected Smart's pass, before cutting inside andunleashing a strike from twenty-five yards out which flew into the net. But theBucks lead was to only last four minutes as once again 1874 responded. MattWoolley released Jackson who was brought down by Liam Dodd inside theBucks box, leaving the referee little option but to point to the penalty spot.Stuart Wellstead stepped up and sent Cowderoy the wrong way to bring his sidelevel. There was more drama before the first half was out, as Bootle retook thelead for the third time in the half. Ordish's corner found its way to Haligan at theback post, who was brought down by Lomas - the foul left the referee littleoption but to point to the penalty spot. There was no question who was goingto take the penalty, as Marie calmly stepped up and placed his effort to completehis hat-trick. As entertaining as the first half was the second half was much morescrappier affair, with the game often turning into more of a battle. Bootlethough, went close to adding to their lead when Marie's cross found the head ofDodd, but the defenders header went over. Joel Powell then headed over afterconnecting with Ordish's free kick. 1874, also had chances, the best of whichfalling to goal scorer Wellstead. Stewart's long ball released Wellstead, but theforwards low drive went wide of the far post.

The original Bootle F.C. were formed in 1880 andplayed at Hawthorne Road. They were in factEverton FC’s biggest rivals.

The Bucks where the first everwinners of the Liverpool Senior Cup, had in theirranks the first black footballer in Andrew Watsonand regularly had bigger crowds than theirneighbours.

In 1889–90 Bootle became founder members of theFootball Alliance, narrowly missing out on thefootball league the previous season. That seasonwas the most successful as we finished leaguerunners-up, reached the

quarter-finals of the FA Cup, where we lost toBlackburn Rovers (0-7).

When the Alliance merged with the FootballLeague in 1892, Bootle became foundermembers of the new Second Division.However, despite a respectable 8th place finalposition, the club dropped out after oneseason due to financial difficulties and the attraction of Evertonplaying in the First Division. They were replaced by newneighbours, Liverpool.

Football returned to the town when a new club was formed withthe help of Bootle Council. The club initially played in the LiverpoolLeagues until 1948 when the club were elected to the Lancashire

Combination 2, which was won at thefirst attempt. The club was granted anew ground on Maguire Avenue (nowknown as Bootle Stadium). However,Bootle struggled in the top-flight andafter several tough seasons withdrewand folded during the 1953–54campaign.

Without a doubt the headline performance of the weekend was provided by WestDidsbury & Chorlton, who recorded the highest ever win by a NWCFL club in Leaguehistory when they beat Dinnington Town 15-1 in the FA Vase Second QualifyingRound.West were 8-1 up at half time against their opponents from the Central MidlandsLeague North Division, and in the end nine different players got on the scoresheet, withtwo own goals thrown in for good measure.Well done to West, for entering the history books!

There's something about cup ties that bring out the best in Congleton Town thisseason, with Saturday's 4-3 FA Vase win at Emley the latest in a series of fine cup resultsin the past few weeks.The Bears were 3-1 down with 15 minutes to go, but two goals from Declan Fletcherand the second of the game for Scott McGowan clinched a fine comeback.The duo have an impressive goalscoring record in cup competitions this season withFletcher on eight and McGowan seven - Congleton's next opponents should take note.

For the second round in a row, Rochdale Town scored six goals in an FA Vase tie, withSaturday's 6-2 win over St Helens Town following on from their amazing 6-5 win overParkgate in the last round, a game in which they were four goals down in the first half.On that occasion Jonny Thompson and Kristian Evans were both on target twice forTown, and Thompson continued his goalscoring love affair with the Vase on Saturdaywhen he grabbed another double and this time was joined by Scott Alfrey who alsoscored twice.Town's league form has been inconsistent but they certainly come alive in the Vase.

Once again, Atherton Colls enjoyed a good Friday evening crowd at Alder House, witha season's best attendance of 429 turning up for the Flat Cap derby against AthertonLR.The attendance follows ni the footsteps of other good attendances on Friday eveningslast season, and as the official Atherton Colls Twitter feed reported -

Runcorn Linnets moved to the top of the Premier Division table for the first time thisseason with a 3-0 win at Ashton Athletic.Always among the promotion favourites in recent seasons, and runners-up in the pasttwo seasons, Linnets made a slower start than expected this season, but now sit on topof the pile once more, and will again be one of the teams to beat in the promotionchase this season.

In 1953, the current club was formedoriginally as Langton and played in thelocal leagues. After a very successfulspell in the Liverpool CountyCombination (which was won onnumerous occasions) the club revertedback to it’s It’s better known identity ofBootle FC in 1973.

A year later the Bucks joined the Lancashire Combination, whichwas won in 1976 and 1977. Bootle then joined the SecondDivision of the Cheshire County League, which was won in ourfirst season, and we were promoted to the First Division.

In 1982 the Cheshire County League was one of the leagues thatmerged to form the North West Counties League, which Bootleduly joined, becoming a founder member of the First Division. Theclub spent most of their time in the First Division until 2000 whenwe unfortunately dropped into the Second Division. However,despite finishing 6th in 2002, the club, having to move away from

Bucks Park on Copy Lane, dropped into theLiverpool County Combination. After severalseasons of work behind the scenes and survivalon the pitch the Bucks finally acquired a newhome. In 2006 the club, with a new venue on adeveloping Vesty Road, the club were elected backinto Division 2 of the North West Counties League.

In 2009 Bootle won promotion to the NWCL Premier Division andalso won the Championship under the guidance of Chris O’Brien.In 2009/10, our first season back in the NWCFL Premier DivisionBootle finished a NWCFL highest placingof 3rd. In 2010/11 finished 6th place.They equalled the 3rd place again in 2012this time with Neil Prince at the helm.Prince also lifted the Senior Cup as Bootlemanager - the first to do so in 100 years.

After an indifferent second season Princewas replaced by Joseph Doran. Doran has gone about to replenishthe squad with exciting local young players and all at the club arehoping these lads fulfil their potential.

Blackpool & District Amateur League: 1958 to 1961

Squires Gate were formed in 1948 as Squires GateBritish Legion FC and competed in the Blackpool &District Amateur League. They won the leaguesRawling Shield in their first season. The name of theclub was changed to Squires Gate FC in 1953. They won the leaguesFirst Division in 1955–56 and 1956–57; also the Blackwell Cup in1958–59 and 1959–60. They spent the 1960–61 in the Fylde DistrictLeague, winning the Fylde Cup and losing finalists in the BannisterCup.

West Lancashire League: 1961 to 1991

The following season they moved up to the West Lancashire Leaguewhere they spent the next thirty years. From 1961 until 1980 theywere in Division Two and were promoted in 1981 as champions. Inthe 1986–87 season they won the Richardson Cup.

North West Counties Leage: 1991 onward

They were elected into the North West Counties Football League forthe 1991–92 season, joining Division Two for the 1991–92 season.Squires Gate won the leagues Fair Play Award for the 1993–94season and were losing finalists in the 1997–98 Division Two Trophy.

They won the 2001–02 season Division Two Trophy and then thefollowing season they missed the runner-up spot on goal differencebut were still promoted to Division One following the demise ofStand Athletic who had originally been promoted as Division Twochampions. They reached their highest league placing in the 2005–06 season also reaching the quarter finals of the FA Vase then lastseason, under the Management of Andy Clarkson, Gate improvedstill further on their best ever placing, finishing sixth in what is nowthe Premier Division.

The 4th and 5th goals then came in the last 15 minutes, the 4th goal hasbeen classed as Alice Whorton's as her corner was diverted in by theWinsford defender. The 5th and final goal completed Siobhan Cliff's hat-trick,a good ball played into Siobhan's feet by Meghan Westerside found Siobhanin behind the defenders and she was able to fire the ball into the bottomcorner.It was a brilliant performance from the whole team and the girls are nowreally starting to settle into the league, their unbeaten run from the start ofthe 2014 league season has continued and they have managed to pick up 2wins and 2 draws in their opening 4 games.Player of the Match against Winsford went to defender Jess Muirhead for astrong performance at the back and for always looking to turn defence intoattack.The ladies are back in action tomorrow in the Northwest Regional Leaguehere at the Delta Taxis Stadium as they welcome FC United Of Manchester,2pm kickoff with free entry!

On 10 March 2007 Squires Gate played a home match against FC United ofManchester at Curzon Ashton F.C.s ground. The club had approachedBlackpool F.C. about playing the game at Bloomfield Road but the groundwas not available. And so they played the match in Ashton-under-Lyne, as itwas felt that FCUM fans were more likely to attend with the match beingstaged in the Greater Manchester area. A crowd of 1,650 saw Squires Gatelose 0-1 and Squires Gate earned about £7,000.

To cap a very impressive 2007-08 season, Squires Gate were delighted thatno less than nine of their members were honoured with long serviceawards: Albert Hamer, George Diggle, Roy Westhead, Brian Hugill andBrian Addison all collected Football Association Order of Merit mementosfor 50 years service; and Steve Bellamy, Mick Farrer, John Maguire and TonyHornby received 30 years awards from the Lancashire FA. All thesestalwarts are still active in the service of their Club.

Groundsman Brian Addison was judged the best at our level in theNorthern Region, and a magnificent third nationally at the FA Groundsmanof the Year presentations in London last September, and his pitch is clearevidence of his commitment. As Chairman Stuart Hopwood said, " Webelieve in a sure and steady programme of improvement of our facilities,and we now feel that with an award winning pitch, dressing rooms whichare amongst the best in the League, and a pleasant, air-conditionedClubhouse, we have a lot to be proud of, and the future looks good forSquires Gate FC.

Dave McCann was appointed manager towards the end of the 2012/13season and has endured premier survival since taking charge. He is assistedby Richard Thomas. Season 20014/15 was the most successful in theNWCFL finishing in 6th place with a record number of points.

Club HonoursLeagueBlackpool & District Amateur League, First Division champions (2): 1956,1957West Lancashire League, Division Two champions (1): 1981

CupsRawling Shield winners (1): 1949Blackwell Cup winners (2): 1959, 1960Fylde Cup winners (1): 1961Bannister Cup runners-up (1): 1961Richardson Cup winners (1): 1987North West Counties League Division Two Trophy winners (1): 2002North West Counties League Division Two Trophy runners-up (1): 1998

Merseyrail Bootle Ladies put on a strong performance tocontinue their unbeaten run in the league and record theirsecond win of the season. Bootle took the lead in the opening 5minutes when Alice Whorton fired in a low cross and SiobhanCliff was able to latch onto it and divert it into the back of thenet.The team looked confident on the ball and were playing wellhowever some pressure from Winsford eventually paid off asthey drew level. Their striker picked up the ball just into Bootle'shalf and made a brilliant run finishing it off with a low shot intothe bottom corner.Merseyrail Bootle didn't let their heads drop and 10 minutes laterthey were back in the lead, Tessa Littler won the ball back on thehalf way line, she found Devon in space who then played it in toRachel Atherton, she was able to loft the ball in behind theWinsford defence and Siobhan Cliff doubled her goal tally with acalm finish.Half Time - Merseyrail Bootle 2 - 1 WinsfordThe second half was dominated by Bootle however they werefinding it hard to convert their chances and put the gamebeyond Winsford. Siobhan Cliff had two brilliant chances toincrease the lead but fired just wide both times, defender LaurenWilliams came close after a corner broke to her and good playbetween Lauren and Tessa found the defender in space in thebox but her low effort was saved by the Winsford keeper.Two subs where then made by Bootle with Emily Swindells andRuth Thomas coming on, Emily nearly made an immediateimpact when Jess Muirhead broke out from defence a played agreat ball in behind but Emily's shot was saved by the keeper.The Bootle defence had held strong for the majority of the game,especially in the second half but Winsford nearly got back intothe game when their quick striker spun Lauren at the back butcould only find Danni's gloves.Finally in the 65th minute the lead was increased, when subRuth Thomas received a short corner and put a brilliant ball intothe box for Tessa Littler to nod past the keeper.

Sun 16/08/15 Llandudno Ladies H 1-1 D friendlySun 23/08/15 Penwortham Ladies A 6-1 W friendlyWed 26/08/15 Birkenhead Ladies H 5-4 W friendlySun 30/08/15 Point Ladies A 12-2 W friendlySun 30/08/15 Preston NE Ladies A 1-1 D friendlySun 06/09/15 CMB Ladies A 1-5 L FA CupSun 13/09/15 Mersey Girls H 5-5 D NWWRFLSun 20/09/15 Liverpool City CL A 4-1 W NWWRFLSun 27/09/15 Warrington Wolv A 1-1 D NWWRFLSun 04/10/15 Winsford United H 5-1 W NWWRFLSun 11/10/15 FC United of Manc H 14:00 NWWRFLSun 18/10/15 Urmston Mead H 14:00 NWWRFLSun 25/10/15 Altrincham A 14:00 NWWRFLSun 01/11/15 Ellesmere Port H 14:00 NWWRFLSun 08/11/15 FC United of M A 14:00 NWWRFLSun 15/11/15 Liverpool City CL H 14:00 NWWRFLSun 29/11/15 Preston NE Ladies H 14:00 NWWRLCSun 06/12/15 Liverpool Feds H 14:00 NWWRFLSun 13/12/15 Mersey Girls A 14:00 NWWRFLSun 10/01/16 Warrington Wolv H 14:00 NWWRFLSun 17/01/16 Winsford United A 14:00 NWWRFLSun 24/01/16 Woolton H 14:00 NWWRFLSun 31/01/16 Urmston Mead A 14:00 NWWRFLSun 14/02/16 Altrincham H 14:00 NWWRFLSun 21/02/16 Ellesmere Port A 14:00 NWWRFLSun 28/02/16 FC United of Manc H 14:00 NWWRFL

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Bootle remain unbeaten in the league after abrilliant performance against Warrington, theteam were unlucky not to take all three points from thegame after a couple of chances were saved or wentnarrowly wide but a point was a good result in this end toend game.Warrington were the first to strike half way through thefirst half when a long ball caught out the defence and theirfast striker was in behind, Danni in goal came out as quickas she could but the striker calmly played it into the backof the net. Bootle didn't let their heads drop and for therest of the half were the better team.Emily had a great shot brilliantly saved by the Warringtonkeeper but the keeper could not keep out Alice's effort justbefore the half time whistle, Siobhan Cliff played a lobbedball into the path of Alice who took it down and smashedit into the bottom of the crossbar and over the line.The game went into the break at 1-1.The second half was really end to end but it was Bootlewho had the better opportunities to clinch the win,however Warrington stood firm and so did the Bootledefence who in the last 10 minutes had a lot of pressurebut kept the game at 1-1.A point was probably a fair result for both teams butBootle will feel they could have got the win after thenumber of good chances that fell their way.Player of the match went to captain Tessa Littler whocontrolled the midfield and never stopped running.

Sat 02/01/16 AFC Darwen A 15:00Sat 09/01/16 Nelson A 15:00Sat 16/01/16 Atherton Collieries H 15:00Sat 23/01/16 AFC Blackpool A 15:00Sat 30/01/16 Silsden A 15:00Sat 06/02/16 Runcorn Linnets H 15:00Sat 13/02/16 Barnoldswick Town A 15:00Sat 20/02/16 AFC Blackpool H 15:00Sat 05/03/16 West Dids & Chorl A 15:00Sat 19/03/16 Padiham H 15:00Sat 26/03/16 Alsager Town A 15:00Mon 28/03/16 AFC Liverpool A 15:00Sat 16/04/16 Barnoldswick Town H 15:00Sat 23/04/16 Colne A 15:00Sat 30/04/16 Silsden H 15:00

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Sat 19/09/15 Ashton Athletic W 3-2Tue 22/09/15 Alsager Town WSat 26/09/15 1874 Northwich D 3-3Sat 03/10/15 Dronfield Town L 1-2 (Vase 2Q)Tue 06/10/15 Congleton Town L 0-3Sat 10/10/15 Squires Gate H 15:00Tue 13/10/15 Runcorn Town H 19:45Sat 17/10/15 Ashton Athletic A 15:00Mon 19/10/15 Winsford United A 19:45Sat 07/11/15 Colne H 15:00Tue 10/11/15 Cammell Laird 1907 H 19:45Sat 14/11/15 Runcorn Linnets A 15:00Sat 21/11/15 Maine Road H 15:00Sat 05/12/15 Squires Gate A 15:00Sat 12/12/15 Abbey Hey H 15:00Sat 19/12/15 1874 Northwich H 15:00Sat 26/12/15 AFC Liverpool H 15:00