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BOOTLE FC OFFICIAL MATCHDAY MAGAZINE ONLY £1 Match Sponsor 2008-09 1964-65, 1975-76, 1978-79 1965-66, 1967-68, 1973-74 1977-78, 1984-85, 1990-91, 1999-00, 2005-06 1970 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74 1975-76, 1976-77 1978-79 1992-93 1993-94 2007-08 2007-08, 2009-10 2008-09 CHECK TWITTER AND FACEBOOK 1883*, 1888*, 1889*, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS AND INFORMATION @ Bootle_FC www.bootlefc.co.uk 1889-90 2 THE MATCH 0 - 0 Saturday 15th March 2014 Two superb second half goals from Tom Peterson and Jack McDowell were enough to give Bootle a 2-1 win over St Helens Town. Bootle Football Club - Founder members of the The Bucks started well, having plenty of possession in Towns half, but were restricted Football Alliance 1889, to long shots by a Town defence sitting deep. The Football League Div2* However, on the 35th minute mark the Bucks were presented a golden chance to take 1892 & The Northwest Counties Football League the lead. Town goalkeeper Ciaran Gibson picked up Daniel Owens back pass, and 1982 after much hesitation, the referee rightly awarded an in-direct free kick to the Bucks. Awarded FA Charter However, Chris Tyson's strike hit the Town wall, after being teed up by Michael Standard Status in Roberts. Four minutes into the second half, and the Bucks created a superb chance to November 2011 give themselves the lead. Tom Peterson broke down the right, before crossing for An associated committee James Riley, who managed to rescue the ball, and produced a superb cross, which found the head of Billy Smart - whose goal bound header was deflected wide. consisting of elected members: Finally, on the 59th minute mark, Town managed to create their first chance of the Frank Doran Snr game. Andy Olsen’s 30-yard hook towards goal forced Bucks keeper Dave Moran, into a routine save by pushing the ball over the cross bar. Joe Benton MP Dave Ruth, Geoff Frasier, Two minutes later and Bootle took a deserved lead. Michael Roberts’ corner found Dave Miley Snr; Ben Roberts Chris Tyson on the edge of the area. Tyson then crossed for Tom Peterson, who Bobby Capstick, Dave Miley jnr produced a stunning overhead kick, which nestled into the top corner. Ray Woodhouse, Joe Doran Four minutes later and the Bucks had another golden chance to double their advantage. Billy Smart played in Daniel O’Connor, whose goal bound effort was Joe Doran stopped by the onrushing Town goalkeeper Gibson. However, the ball rebounded straight into the path of Tom Peterson, who failed to keep his shot down, and saw it fly Bobby Capstick over the crossbar. Joe Doran Although with 16 minutes reaming, the Bucks finally did get their deserved second in Neil McQueen superb style. Michael Roberts advanced into the Town half, before playing the ball into Richie Boswarva the path of Daniel O’Connor. O’Connor then played a neat one-two with Jack Matt Kirby McDowell, before McDowell cut inside and unleashed a right-footed strike, which flew John Charnock into the far corner of the Town net. Nick Browne With two minutes remaining, Town managed a consolation goal after sloppy play by Darren Carr Bootle. Daniel O’Connor produced a poor tackle inside the Bootle box, after the Bucks failed to keep the ball. The referee awarded the penalty and Town fullback Shaun Carla Yue Judge stepped up and sent Moran the wrong way, to put his side back in the game Match Officials with two minutes remaining. Dave Miley Jnr, Connor O’Neill Moran was soon called into action again to deny Town a late equaliser. Adam Storey’s Ray Woodhouse goal bound effort was pushed away by Moran. The Bucks had one last chance to kill the game off in the dying moments. Daniel O’Connor unleashed a half volley from outside the box. However, Gibson once again denied the striker, with a smart save down to his right. 26 3 *Original Club folded in 1893 The original Bootle FC were formed in 1880 and played at Hawthorne Road (next to the cricket ground). They were in fact Everton FC’s biggest rivals. Bootle were the first team to win the Liverpool Senior Cup competition and narrowly missed out on becoming a founder member of the football league, to Everton. In 1889–90 Bootle became founder members of the new Football Alliance, which soon became the second division (now the championship!). That season was the most successful as we finished league runners-up, reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, where we lost to Blackburn Rovers (0-7). When the Alliance merged with the Football League in 1892, Bootle became founder members of the new Second Division. However, despite a respectable 8th place final position, the club dropped out after one season and seemingly disappeared due to financial problems. Bootle FC’s place in the football league was taken by Liverpool FC. Football returned to Hawthorne Road when a new club, Bootle Athletic. was later formed with the new team initially playing in the Liverpool Leagues. In 1948 the club moved to nearby Bootle Stadium and were elected to the Lancashire Combination 2, which was won at the first attempt. However, Bootle struggled in the top-flight and after several tough seasons withdrew and folded during the 1953–54 campaign. In 1953, the current club was formed as Langton and played in the local leagues. After a very successful spell in the Liverpool County Combination (which we won on numerous occasions) the club reverted back to it’s It’s better known identity of Bootle F.C. in 1973; and a year later joined the Lancashire Combination, which we won in 1976 and 1977. Bootle then joined the Second Division of the Cheshire County League, which was won in our first season, and we were promoted to the First Division. In 1982 the Cheshire County League was one of the leagues that merged to form the North West Counties League, which Bootle duly joined, becoming a member of the First Division. The club spent most of their time in the First Division until 2000 when we unfortunately dropped into the Second Division. However, despite finishing 6th in 2002, the club dropped into the Liverpool County Combination as Bucks Park was consigned to history. In 2006 the club, with a new ground, were elected back into Division 2 of the North West Counties League. In 2009 Bootle won promotion to the NWCL Premier Division and also won the Championship. In 2009/10, our first season back in the NWCFL Premier Division Bootle finished a NWCFL highest placing of 3rd. In 2010/11 finished 6th place. They equalled the 3rd place again in 2012. 2013 saw Bootle come so close to promotion, narrowly missing out with three games to go, and eventually finishing 3rd again. However they put that disappointment aside to win the Liverpool Senior Cup for the first time in 124 years. 25 Hello to all supporters players committee of both Bootle FC and our visitors Everton and welcome all to the Delta taxis stadium. The Senior Cup is a special competition for the reason of games like this. I was lucky enough to be part of the Bootle Squad that played Everton a few years ago and it is a great MATCHDAY PRICES occasion for our club. 1ST TEAM: £5 ADULTS This is an occasion that a number of our players will savour, especially our younger lads who haven’t experienced a game £2 CONCESSIONS like this before, so it will be a good test of their character. It was good to get back to winning ways on Saturday and overall I was pleased with UNDER 16’S FREE the performance, at St Helens. We controlled the game for long periods and looked solid in defence and midfield. We just lacked that bit of creativity in the final third and the ball wasn't sticking up top in the first half. So we made a change just after half time and things began to click. The most disappointing aspect of the afternoon was to concede and not keep a clean sheet. Centre forwards defending in their own penalty box don’t go well together but at the end of the day, getting three points is the main thing. I was impressed with young Chris Lowe again on Saturday. He is only 17 and is FREE ENTRY FOR ALL currently playing out of position at right-back, and he did really well. It’s not easy playing in the North West Counties at 17 but he has coped brilliantly. We would love a chance to retain the RESERVE & YOUTH GAMES: cup we won earlier this season and I’m sure we will give Everton a good LEAGUE GAMES: £1 ENTRY game tonight and hopefully the right SELECTED GAMES FREE ENTRY result. Please show your support - the players and I are extremely grateful of Joseph WWW.BOOTLEFC.CO.UK it. Thanks Joe Doran BUCKS 5IVES 5 A-SIDE AND 7 A-SIDE TOP GRADE 3G PITCHES FOR HIRE CONTACT JOE ON 07415377103 BOOTLE FOOTBALL CLUB BAR & FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE ANY OCCASION CONTACT LENA ON 07928994441 6 23 Bootle are gearing up for a big night at the Delta Taxis Stadium, hosting Everton in the semi-final of the Liverpool Senior Cup. The Bucks are hoping that the game will attract the same level of interest as a tie at the same stage of the competition back in February 2010.