CLUB NEWS
Billinge Under 9's came out worthy winners in a 5 a-side competition at Parbold last weekend.
They went unbeaten in their respective group and played Skelmersdale United in the final game, a 1-0 win for Billinge seen them lift the trophy.
Great performance by all, well done boys!
BILLINGE UNDER 6’S – SHIPLEY FOOTBALL FESTIVAL SUNDAY 22ND JUNE
2 teams from our Billinge under 6’s took part in the Shipley football festival near Bradford.
On a very windy day all the players where outstanding and had a good time. Well done to you all.
15th May 08 - Under 10s Spring Cup Final
Billinge Celtic v Whiston Celtic
Billinge got of to a nervy start and conceded a scrappy goal within the first 20 seconds.
For the next 49 minutes and 40 seconds they were in total control of this football match.
Aaron played a key role in the centre of midfield spraying passes left and right whilst Brad was giving both the central defenders all kind of problems up front. After 15 minutes Brad S picked up on a mazy run from Aaron , turned and shot a half volley into the bottom corner (1 -1). Tom had a great chance to make it two near to half time but just missed the target. Chris made a great save just before half time which was the only real shot on target by Whiston.
HT 1-1
Callums strong running and pace was too good for Whiston and he as unlucky not to score. Billinge were the only team playing football as Whiston resorted to long balls and long throw ins to try and penetrate our defence. Both Josh and Lawro where outstanding. Jake replaced Callum and tested the Whiston keeper who spilled the ball and from the scramble Brad J latched onto the lose ball to make it 2 -1. Jake was great in his defensive duties - scrambling back when the Whiston striker was through on goal. All 13 boys played their part in what was a great cup win
FT Billinge Celtic 2 -Whiston Celtic 1
MOM - Brad S
Congratulations to all the Boys, Managers and Parents.
13th May 08 – Another great Season for the U12’s
Following on from last season when we were crowned Wigan League Division 2 Champions, the now Billinge Juniors U12's squad have had another successful season.
Our aim was to consolidate our position in Division 1 and hopefully achieve a top half finish, however we got off to a flying start and actually topped the division for 3/4 of the season only to finally succumb to an excellent Hindley Juniors 1st team who never dropped a point all season.
Billinge finished runners-up, a healthy 7 points clear of the third placed team, having only lost 4 games out of 22 all season.
Congratulations to all the squad for a magnificent effort and a special mention to Darius D, Sam B-F, and Jake S who have scored a phenomenal 70 goals between them in all competitions so far this season !
Dave Fitzsimons
Billinge U11’s win League
Billinge Celtic under 11’s have completed a League winning double!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Having won the Rainhill league last season they have gone on to win the Wigan and District league by some distance.
The squad having lost only one league game in two seasons go from strength to strength and are already looking forward to adding to their collection of silverware through the summer tournaments they have entered.
Praise goes to Ben Tunstall and Adam Dickinson who have represented St Helens schools this year ( at least six should have played ) but all the same these two boys have done the club proud.
We would like to think that this squad sets the standard for all the age groups below them to emulate or even better
Congratulations to all 13 squad members who represent Billinge Juniors so well both on and off the field. Here is to a great summer and more success next year.
John Williams
24.4.08
The U7’s have a great win in the recent Thornton Cleveleys Tournament, beating BAE in the final 10-9 on penalties !!!! –
See the mini soccer site for a full report. Click HERE
24.4.08
The U17’s were beaten by Knowsley South in the final of the South Lancs Cup. This was a great game of football, with Billinge being 1-0 up at half time, but eventually being overpowered in the last 20 minutes to lose 4-1. Congratulations to all the boys on a great performance.
HIGHFIELD GRANGE 5 A SIDE TOURNAMENT
"Billinge Under 13's 2006-7 Won a closely fought final at the Highfield Grange Five a Side Tournament adding to their impressive haul of trophies for the Season by beating an excellent Appley Bridge Team 4-3 in the final....
Frederick with four goals and the team as a whole, without any recognised keeper, did excellently after allowing Appley Bridge back into the game at 3-1 up in normal time.
The squad looks impressive now for next season with a number of additions from Winsfield who have merged with Billinge at Under 14 Level next year and the Club Welcomes Coach Dave Whittaker to its ranks.
Dave managed Winsfields to a creditable 5th Place in the Craven Minor League last Season and a number of thier layers featured in this tournament with all making impressive debuts for the Club also beating Appley Bridge on the way to third spot"...
FANTASTIC SEASON FOR BILLINGE JUNIORS !!!
What a fantastic season for Billinge Juniors FC !!
Of the 5 junior teams in the Wigan League, 3 of them won their respective divisions. Combine this with the U10’s winning the Rainhill Mini SoCcer League and we have had the most successful season in the Clubs history
Congratulations go to the U10’s, U11’s, U12’s and U13’s.
All credit to the players and coaches who have worked extremely hard to achieve this success, along with all the parents who have supported the teams.
We now have a very strong Junior section and along with the successful Mini Soccer section, the club is developing very well.
Hopefully we can carry this success on into the future.
Well done everyone !
£7000 GRANT RECEIVED
Billinge Mini Soccer and the Junior Section have received a £7000 grant from The Community Foundation of Merseyside.
This money is to be spent on the restoration and lease for the football pitches at Nugent House, Carr Mill Rd, Billinge.
These facilities will be the future home of the Mini Soccer teams and the U11 and U12 teams from the Junior section.
We will have five purpose marked pitches - two for the under 6, 7 and 8's, two slightly bigger pitches for the under 9 and under 10's and an 11 a side pitch for the U11 and 12's.
We are delighted with this as it gives us a strong foundation from which to grow the club.
BILLINGE PLAYER WINS MID CHESHIRE LEAGUE AWARD
Andy Ledger who has played for Billinge FC 1st team for the last 4 years, has been awarded one of the highest accolades in the league.
Andy received more man of the mathces awards than any other player in all 3 divisions ( voted for by opponents ) and will be crowned MCFL player of the year at their presentation evening.
He has helped the 1st team progress from the Warrington Premier Division to the Mid Cheshire League during his time at the club.
During this time he has been the 1st team top scorer for 3 seasons and the overall club top scorer for the last 2, he has also won the Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year.
Congratulations Andy from everyone at the Club.
U14’s PLAYER SIGNS FOR BOLTON WANDERERS
Elliot White, a midfield player from Billinge u14’s, has been scouted by Bolton Wanderers and has just signed for their Academy side.
Elliot has played for Billinge since being in primary school and has been coached by Kol and Clive throughout his time at the club.
We all send him our best wishes and hopefully this is the start of his professional career.
U11’s WIN INAUGRAL WINSTANLEY 7 a SIDE TOURNAMENT
A brilliant performance from the boys, who were unbeaten throughout the tournament, eventually beating the hosts Winstanley in the final to win the Trophy – Well done everyone
Please see U11’s reports for full details
"Under 12's win National 11-a-side football tournament!"
Billinge Athletic and Billinge Rovers Competed in the Sportstours National 11-A-Side Football tournament over the Bank Holiday weekend and Billinge Athletic won the competition beating Peterhead Boys Club in the National Final by 3-1 with a superb hat trick by Matthew Fredericks.
Billinge Rovers came third narrowly missing out for a place in the final by failing to score one extra goal denied ironically by Billinge Athletic"
NEW SPONSOR
"The club is pleased to announce a one year sponsorship deal with Frederick Builders.
The sponsorship encompasses a full kit deal.
In addition Tony has pledged support for the Under 13's on a coaching basis.
The Club and the boys forming the two current Under 12 teams thank Tony for his unstinting support both behind the scenes and on match days".
FUND RAISING EVENING
Billinge Mini Soccer fund raising evening a huge success raising over £1,500. A good turn out with eveyone having a brilliant time.
A massive thanks from Billinge Mini Soccer to everyone involved.
U16's IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Billinge U16's, had a fantastic night at the Manchester Utd v Lille Champions League match.
Alison Major, one of the players mums, entered a competition on Century FM, the prize being, a junior team from the North West to carry the Champions League Starball Flag onto the pitch before the Manchester Utd v Lille game, along with associated VIP treatment. She did really well and won the prize for the team.
The manager Terry Keane is quoted -
"We had a great night and the lads were a credit to the club. They were each given an official UEFA fleece jog suit and a baseball cap. As we were escorted to our seats behind the goal everyone had their Billinge JFC waterproof jackets on and looked really smart.
About 15 minutes before kick off the boys were taken onto the pitch along with some kids from a local junior school. They all took up position around the starball flag and then the teams came out onto the pitch lining up opposite the du