NEWS Bootle Football Club’s YOUTH The original Bootle F.C. were formed in 1880 and played at Hawthorne Road. Vodkat League First Division They were in fact Everton FC’s biggest Champions rivals. In 1889–90 Bootle became founder 2008-09 members of the Football Alliance, narrowly missing out on the football 1964-65, 1975-76, league to the blues. That season was the 1978-79 most successful as we finished league runners-up, reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, where we lost to Blackburn 1965-66, 1967-68, Rovers (0-7). When the Alliance merged with the Football 1973-74 League in 1892, Bootle became founder members of the new Liverpool County Second Division. However, despite a respectable 8th place FA Youth Cup Under 18’s - West Cheshire League - Manager Richie Boswarva final position, the club dropped out after one season (and 1977-78, 1984-85, 1990-91, were replaced by neighbours Liverpool) and seemingly 1999-00, 2005-06 Under 17’s - Liverpool Premier League - Manager Ste Miller disappeared due to financial problems. Lancashire Amateur Cup Football returned to Hawthorne Road when a new club, 1970 Bootle Athletic. was later formed with the new team initially Liverpool County Under 16’s - Bootle & Litherland JFL - Manager Alex Grosart playing in the Liverpool Leagues. In 1948 when the club were Combination Champions elected to the Lancashire Combination 2, which was won at 1964-65, 1965-66, 1967-68, Under 15’s - Belvale Junior League - Manager Carl Dale the first attempt. However, Bootle struggled in the top-flight and 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, after several tough seasons withdrew and 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74 Under 14’s - Hightown JFL - Manager Lee Williams folded during the 1953–54 campaign. Lancashire County In 1953, the current club was formed as Combination Champions Langton and played in the local leagues. 1975-76, 1976-77 Under 12’s - Bootle & Litherland JFL - Manager Tony Smith After a very successful spell in the Cheshire County League Liverpool County Combination (which we Div Two Champions Under 10’s - Bootle & Litherland JFL - Manager Darren Carr won on numerous occasions) the club reverted back to it’s It’s 1978-79 better known identity of Bootle F.C. in 1973; and a year later North West Counties League Under 9’s - Bootle & Litherland JFL - Manager David Miley joined the Lancashire Combination, which we won in 1976 Div Two Runners-up and 1977. Bootle then joined the Second Division of the 1992-93 Cheshire County League, which was won in our first season, Tennants Floodlit Trophy Under 8’s - Bootle & Litherland JFL - Manager Phil Dobson and we were promoted to the First Division. In 1982 the Winners Cheshire County League was one of the leagues that merged 1993-94 Under 7’s - Bootle & Litherland JFL - Manager Ste Miller to form the North West Counties League, which Bootle duly Vodkat League Challenge joined, becoming a member of the First Division. The club Cup Runners-up spent most of their time in the First Division until 2000 when we unfortunately dropped into the Second Division. However, 2007-08 despite finishing 6th in 2002, the club Vodkat League dropped into the Liverpool County Reserve Division Winners Combination. In 2006 the club, with a new 2007-08, 2009-10 ground, were elected back into Division 2 Runners-up of the North West Counties League. In 2009 2008-09 Bootle won promotion to the NWCL Premier *Liverpool Senior Cup Division and also won the Championship. In 2009/10, our first Winners season back in the NWCFL Premier Division Bootle finished a 1883, 1888, 1889 NWCFL highest placing of 3rd. In 2010/11 finished 6th place. *Football Alliance They equalled the 3rd place again in 2012. With the ground Runners-up grading and charter standard status established in 2011/12 1889-90 the club are looking to progress to the next level. 2 Bootle Football Club - Founder members of the Football Alliance 1889, The Football League Div2* Bucks on red alert against AC 1892 & The Northwest Neil Prince Tony Sullivan Counties Football League 1982 As it was Remembrance Sunday, both teams, officials and fans Awarded FA Charter observed a minute's silence as a mark of respect. Standard Status in The visitors, in red shirts and black shorts and tops, started the first half November 2011 and were almost one up within minutes as a good chance fell to an AC An associated committee forward, who dragged his shot inches wide of the Buck's post with the consisting of elected members: Bucks keeper, Adam Fairchild, glad to see the shot go narrowly wide. Bootle then began to press and peppered the away goal for much of the Mr Frank Doran Jnr half. Just before the interval, the visitors appeared to have a valid penalty Mr Ben Roberts appeal turned down, much to the surprise and relief of the Bucks fans. The referee blew for half-time with the score level at 0-0. Would the Mr Frank Doran Snr Bucks rue their missed opportunities? The management duo of Grosart Mr Joe Benton MP and Groves’ half time team talk must have done the trick for the Bucks Mr Bobby Capstick, Mr took a deserved lead five minutes into the second half. Dave Ruth, Mr Geoff Frasier, Jordan Thomas’ precision cross was met by Lewis Culshaw and his Mr Tommy McKay, Mr Tony cushioned close range header finally beat the visitor’s excellent keeper. McKay With ten minutes remaining, the Bucks were to deservedly double their lead and lessen the pressure that a 1-0 score line brings. Dylan Doyle Mr Joseph Doran and Rogers exchanged polished, short passes on the edge of the box Mr Dave Miley Snr and Rogers’ crisp shot was saved by the keeper. Brandon Groves was on hand to gratefully accept the loose ball and he slammed the ball into the Mr Neil Prince AC net. 2-0. Mr James Olsen The visitors to their credit were still making the game a real contest and they almost pulled a goal back only for the Bucks shot-stopper, Fairchild Mr Liam Blakeman to make another brave save at a forward’s feet. Mr Paul McCowen The referee blew for full time and the Bucks, to be fair, ran out Mr Darren Carr comfortable winners 2-0 but they knew that they had had to work hard to achieve victory. Mr Lee Stenson Mr Dave Miley Jnr, Mr Carl Dale 26 3 *Original Club folded in 1893 25 5 4 Princey Helloandwelcome thisyearstheof to first round anda warmwelcomeCup, LiverpoolSenior Tony to LairdsCammell andhis team,Sullivan staff and supporterstheto Delta Taxis Stadium. goodIt’s tomeet up again withTony Sullivan whoI haveknown for along having time played for Lancaster Citytogether many years ago. Tony was greattohave in thesquad not onlyforhis ability but hisinfluence on keeping teamspirit up withhis constantbanter. There was never a dull moment whenhe was around. Backtobusiness though, and TheLiverpool Senior Cup tonight,which isrich in historyand isanother it competition thattry we togowill as far as possible in. was It pleasing togo and win atStockport Sports on adifficultsurface on Saturday. We thoroughly deservedthe win and they mustbe sick to deathof us! Anothergoal forJamie Hay who was magnificent again.LiamBlakeman was equally good andwas it nice to see Thommo (Lee Thompson)come on and get back on the score sheet. Wekept our shape and theydidn't know howtobreak us down Weatall. also shouldofscored atleast 3 more but a lack ofcomposure and somepoor finishingletus down again. isa veryIt difficultplace togo toso weare delighted tocome away with3 points. Wehave 2 cup gamesthis week including tonight’s and want I ustokeep our good rungoing. Changes be will madefor tonights gamebecause playing on astroturfyesterday has taken withaits toll fewaches. Onemore thing,well donetoPaul Byrne who earned the supporters player of themonth award forOctober. 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