Season 2004 - 2005

NEW SEASON. Linby ran a record 7 teams in the Notts and Ladies football league for season 2004 - 05. The under 9's, 10, 11 and 12's playing 7a-side football while the under 13's, 14 and 16's playing 11 a-side football. All Linby teams played in the new kit (Shirt: Navy, Yellow and White with the new Linby badge, Shorts: Navy and white, Socks: Navy and Yellow). The clubs new tracksuits, navy tee shirts and sweat shirts sporting the Linby badge were also launched. 

The Under 10's do Linby Proud.

Linby's under 10's finished as runners up in the Hucknall Rolls Royce football tournament. The girl's were not phased by their opposition as they went through to their last game un-defeated. The competition was a league format and Linby led the way until their final game of the tournament against Aston Villa. Linby were 3 points ahead and having to not loose their last game to seal the winners spot. Aston Villa had other ideas as they won the game 2-0 and though they were on the same points they won the tournament on goal difference. The girls from Linby were outstanding and can look forward to an exciting season ahead.

Linby's Under 10's unbeaten won the Notts Girls and Ladies Football League 5 a-side tournament.

Peter Shilton becomes Linby's club patron.

England and Nottingham Forest goalkeeping legend, Peter Shilton has became Linby's club patron. It's a real coup for the club to attract such a big name as Shilton, who is England's most capped international, having played for his country no fewer than 125 times. He was also an integral part of Brian Clough's legendary Forest side that won the European cup. Peter showed great interest in Linby's history and at the tremendous growth of girls football. Peter himself was instrumental in forming a boys club in Leicester and appreciated the hard work that is involved in running a well organised club. He was delighted to become Linby's patron as he wished to put something back into grass-roots football. Andrew (club chairman) said "we are over the moon to have Peter as our patron because his support will not only raise the profile of our club but also girls football in general. Linby who are in their eighth year, have become one of the largest girls football clubs in Nottinghamshire and they boast around 130 members and run 7 teams from under 9's to under 16's.

PRESENTATION EVENING 2005

The Club held it's annual presentation evening on June 25th at the Hucknall Community Hall. The evening was a complete sell out as the club celebrated yet another successful season. The Club ran 7 teams in the Notts girls and ladies league with all Linby teams playing division 1 football and doing the club proud by being competitive at all age groups. As well as the success on the field the club had been busy off the field with a trip to Blackpool and Bridlington as well as many social events. Mid way through the season the club was proud to announce that Peter Shilton had agreed to become their club's patron. Over 150 awards were presented to players and volunteers within the club. 

Sportswoman: (u9)Chloe Newcombe, (u10)Hazel Bowen, (u11)Megan Smith,                (u12)Rebekah Duckmanton, (u13)Tanya Hardy,. (u14)Hannah Berrill, (u16)Laura Allcock.

Most Improved: (u9)Eleanor Brooks, (u10)Anna Howath, (u11)Rebecca Dexter,  (u12)Emma Crump, (u13)Rachel Walmsley, (u14)Hayley Ball, (u16)Megan Davis.

Players Player: (u9)Jodie Norman, (u10)Bethany Carnegie, (u11)Simone Jackson,            (u12)Rachael Murray, (u13)Paige Batey, (u14)Aime Bramman, (u16)Rebecca Mussett.

Managers Player: (u9)Courtney Evans, (u10)Alice Clarke, (u11)Kayleigh Underwood,         (u12)Charlotte Clarke, (u13)Aimee Percival, (u14)Siobhan Wood, (u16)Rachel Salter.

The award for the clubs top goal scorer went to Charlotte Clarke who plundered 34 goals for the under 12s. The Millennium Shield was won by Karen Randle, while the Jubilee trophy was won by the inspirational player Rachael Murray. The Chairman's award went to long serving club manager and coach, Karen Walker. The club introduced a new trophy, the Peter Shilton Goalkeeping Trophy which was presented by club goalkeeping coach Steve Allcock to Under 9,s keeper Eleanor Brooks.

Linby's men's section have been awarded Charter Standard Adult Club status, one of the first clubs in the county to collect the award.

Summer Tournaments: All Linby teams performed well throughout the summer tournaments with the U12's winning the Cotgrave tournament and getting to the semi-finals of the Victoria Trophy. The U10's winning the Ashfield and runners up in both the Priory and Cotgrave tournaments. The new U12's,U13's finished 3rd at the Rolls tournament beating teams like Sheffield United, Chesterfield and Aston Villa. The Oadby & Wigston tournament saw the new U10's and U12's getting to the semi-finals.

Linby's Under 12's for the second season won the Cotgrave Tournament.

Linby's Under 10's after a terrific season by finishing third and getting into the semi-finals of the cup, collect more silverware by being voted the most sporting team in the under 10's league. They didn't stop there as they were runners up in both the Cotgrave and Priory tournaments. 

They went one better at the Ashfield Festival of Sport by winning the U10 Tournament, the guest of honour being Peter Shilton.

Linby's Under 14's and 16's (above) were selected to take part in a training session coached by England top coach Jane Ebbage as part of the Notts women's coaching forum.

The Under 14's and Under 16's were invited to Bridlington to play in a friendly against Doncaster Belles.

BLACKPOOL TOUR

The club organised a week-end away in Blackpool. Saturday morning they played football which was hosted by Clifton Rangers and for the rest of the week-end they had a fun packed time at the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower and Circus. The weather was hot and they even had time to paddle in the sea and enjoy a donkey ride.

Linby for the first season formed an under 9's side which did well in both the league and cup competitions. The picture above shows the girls enjoying their end of season party at the Beekeeper with Bazz and Jazz.

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