Season 2005 - 2006

What a Season as the under 9's do the double!

Congratulations to Linby's under 15's who won their league sportsmanship award, they can also take heart from knowing that they finished 4th and are the top Nottinghamshire team in their league. Congratulations also go to Linby's under 11's who came runners up in a very strong league. What a season the under 9's have had, not only winning their league but also clinching the double as they beat Pegasus 2-1 in the league knock out cup competition. The final was held at Calverton Miners Welfare, Linby took the lead in the first period from an excellent solo effort from Amber Denny. Linby increased their lead in the second period from an excellent finish from Amber. Player of the match was awarded to defender Ellie Betteridge who was outstanding. The Pegasus keeper was also having a storming game as she made save after save. In the last remaining 5 minutes Pegasus was awarded a consolation goal. For the full match report see the fixtures page.

Linby's under 9's can look back on a terrific season winning the league championship scoring 77 league goals and conceding only 5. Well done to each and everyone of you and congratulations to Carol, Paul and Gary on a successful and most enjoyable season.

Where in the Money!

Linby pocket the money thanks to the efforts of the staff at Hucknall's branch of Barclays bank. Joanne Betteridge, Angela Shaw and Janet Wilson ran a stall on Hucknall's flea market, selling everything from bric-a-brac to childrens toys and clothes, and raised £101. Thanks to Barclays pound for pound charity scheme the money was doubled and a cheque was presented to the club for £202. The money is to go into the clubs development fund towards the plans to redevelop the Church Lane ground. Everyone at Linby Ladies F.C would like to thank Joanne and the staff at Barclays for their efforts and the very kind donation.

9^th Annual Presentation Evening.

Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club held their presentation evening to a sell out crowd of 350 guests at the Festival Hall in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The club looked back and celebrated on their most successful season so far. The club celebrated the under 9’s winning the double, the under 11’s winning their league runners-up as well as the under 15’s collecting the league sportsmanship award. 200 trophies were presented, each player received an award as well as giving the club the opportunity to thank the volunteers of the club. The clubs top goal scorer award was presented to the under 11’s player Alice Clarke who scored a record 54 goals. The Peter Shilton goalkeeping award was presented to Laura Allcock who plays for the senior team as well as playing for Chesterfield centre of excellence. The Jubilee Trophy awarded to a player who does that little more than play football went to Kelly Randle of the senior team. The Millennium Shield was awarded to parent Mark McKay for his help throughout the season. The Chairman’s award went to under 10’s manager Colin Brooks whose contribution and support to the club has been outstanding.

Under 9’s Special Awards

Manager’s Player: Amber Denny

Players Player: Ellie Betteridge

Most Improved: Chloe Newcombe

Sportswoman: Sara Duffield

Under 10’s Special Awards

Manager’s Player: Gabriella Oxley

Players Player: Emily Keeling

Most Improved: Charlotte Nolan

Sportswoman: Lucy Clay

Under 11’s Special Awards

Manager’s Player: Bethany Carnegie

Players Player: Eleni Gospel

Most Improved: Kirsty Wilkins

Sportswoman: Sophie Whitley

Under 12’s Special Awards

Manager’s Player: Kayleigh Shaw

Players Player: Jasmin Bear

Most Improved: Emma Lycett

Sportswoman: Megan Smith

Under 13’s Special Awards

Manager’s Player: Rachael Murray

Players Player: Emma Crump

Most Improved: Charlotte Hunka

Sportswoman: Katherine Asbury

Under 14’s Special Awards

Manager’s Player: Aimee Percival

Players Player: Paige Batey

Most Improved: Louise Rivett

Sportswoman: Tanya Hardy

Under 15’s Special Awards

Manager’s Player: Laura Markwell

Players Player: Grace Whitaker

Most Improved: Natalie Duckmanton

Sportswoman: Laura Davenport

Senior’s Special Awards

Manager’s Player: Rebecca Mussett

Players Player: Lauren Mellor

Most Improved: Della Dickinson

Sportswoman: Fern Lockyer

Club Chairman, Andrew Eastwood remarked that with all this success on the pitch it is also very pleasing to see more and more girls coming to the club. They are obviously enjoying their time and for that I thank the team managers and coaches for working so hard to include as many girls in their training and making it interesting and fun. This club is very well respected within the footballing fraternity and I like to think that we are at the forefront of girls football. The long term athlete development programme and the SAQ training that the club has undertaken is already showing the benefits. We will continue to raise the standards with the Charter Standard accreditation being something that we are very proud of and also our links with the girls centre of excellence. To compliment the success that the club is having, the out of date facilities at their Church Lane ground are under review. The dilapidated wooden club house and porta-cabin changing rooms have seen better days. Along with the support of the football foundation plans are underway to replace the existing facilities with a purpose brick built building with 4 changing rooms, toilets and meeting room. The club are currently seeking sponsorship and support to raise the funds to make their plans reality.

UEFA 2006 Women’s U19 European Championship
Qualifying Round One
Pirelli Stadium, Burton Albion 
1 October 2005
Two early goals by Dani Bird set England up for a comfortable victory that ended a hugely satisfying Euro tournament for Mo Marley’s youngsters. With a 100 per cent record from their three games, 17 goals scored and none conceded, it was mission accomplished. To make their week in the Midlands even more memorable, England twice set new attendance records for women’s U19 matches in this country. The highest ever crowd of 1,250 at Burton’s Pirelli Stadium on Saturday meant that almost 3,000 fans watched the three England games at the four-nation tournament. “The girls loved playing in front of big and enthusiastic crowds,” said U19 Coach Marley, “and it was great to see such an interest from people in the Midlands.” The result meant that England qualified for the second qualifying round as clear winners of the group, with Scotland also going through as runners-up. Linby organised a coach trip to the England, Scotland game and the girls were lucky enough to be sitting with the England Womens first team. Names like Rachel Unitt, Karen Carney etc who obliged in signing autographs and posing for photos. Pictured below is 2 of the Linby U13 girls with England's Karen Carney.

Thanks to Kathy Wilkins for organising the Linby Fun day which saw the Under 11's dads v the best of the rest in a small sided game. There were many injuries (old age) though the first half was a close affair the U11's dads cruised to victory in the second period. The day raised approx £170

Pre-season dance with Brett Byron and the Flying Bedsteads at the Hucknall Community Hall raised approx £200 thanks to Phil and Heather Gospel and the under 11 parents.

Nottinghamshire Charter Standard Awards 2005

Linby collected 4 awards with Karen Walker winning an FA Volunteer Workforce award, Carol Eastwood receiving a workforce nomination. Andrew Eastwood collecting the Nottinghamshire FA Charter Standard Coach of the year and Katie King winning the overall Nottinghamshire FA Young Leader award. Our friends at Hucknall Sports won the Charter Standard Development Club award.

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