Football Sports Section

Annual Reports

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2005

By Secretary DS Martin Kane

The Football Section operates two teams, a regular and a veterans squad. The section has developed a fine pedigree over the years in PSUK terms. The regular team have been national champions on 3 occasions and the veterans are currently champions, having recently regained their title (see report below).

The regular squad participates every Saturday during the season in the West Lancashire Football League, associated cups and the Lancashire Amateur Shield.

A combined team also participates in the Regional Frank Close Cup, which includes GMP, Merseyside, BTP, Cheshire and North Wales. Lancashire will host the Finals Day at Police Headquarters in April 2006.

The PSUK Regular team were knocked out in the Regional Final last season, losing to South Yorkshire.

The PSUK Veterans Team regained their title as National Champions, beating Strathclyde Police 3 – 1 at Port Vale FC ground in April 2005.

They have entered the competition on 6 occasions, winning it 4 years running, then being knocked out in the quarter final in 2004 (see list of winners below).

PS Ian Dawson playing in his first full season in Veterans football netted an hat trick and the man of the match trophy.

PC Mark Woolston was awarded the Keith Harrison Trophy for his services to Lancashire Constabulary Veterans football.   

Winning Lancashire Team

Back Row Left to right - Steve Benn, Keith Lee, Ian Dawson, Chris Charlton, Mick Marren, Shaun Juriansz, Dave Charlton, Jeff McCann

Front row - Gary Salisbury, Ron McDonald, Mark Woolston, Derek Scott, Brian Price, Paul Catterall, Peter Mallett, Andy Murphy, Graham Houston

The History of the Competition

1997 Staffordshire beat Leicestershire at Burton Albion after extra time and penalties
1998 West Midlands beat Northants at Staffordshire Police Sports ground
1999 West Yorkshire beat Essex at Chester City FC
2000 Lancashire beat Merseyside at Chester City after extra time and penalties
2001 Lancashire beat Northants after extra time at Witton Albion FC
2002 Lancashire beat Greater Manchester at Bolton Wanderers FC
2003 Lancashire beat Metropolitan at Maine Road Manchester City FC
2004 Strathclyde
2005 Lancashire beat Strathclyde at Port Vale FC.

The Football Section is regularly looking to recruit new players and anyone interested should contact the secretary.

  2004

By Secretary DS Martin Kane

The Football Section operates two teams, a regular and a veterans squad. The section has developed a fine pedigree over the years in PSUK terms. The regular team have been national champions on 3 occasions and the veterans retained their title for 4 consecutive years until 2004.

In July 2004 the regular squad reached the PSUK National Cup Final and hosted this prestigious event at Lancashire Police Headquarters in Preston. The opposition was the Metropolitan Police, and in a competitive encounter the hosts lost 3 – 1.

The veterans squad were finally beaten in a knockout round of the PSUK Veterans Cup in March 2004! They had not lost in any knockout stages for almost 5 years, but were beaten 2 –1 by Avon and Somerset Police in Bristol.

At the PSUK Veterans 2004 Cup Final Lancashire’s manager Dave Charlton was presented with an achievement award for his success in for 4 consecutive cup finals.

The regular squad participates every Saturday during the season in the West Lancashire Football League, associated cups and the Lancashire Amateur Shield.

The Football Section is regularly looking to recruit new players and anyone interested should contact the secretary.

2003

By Secretary DS Martin Kane

The highlight of the last year for the football section was the 'Vets' retaining the PAA National Vets Trophy for the 4th successive year with an excellent victory against the 'Met Police' at Maine Road, Manchester last May.  The 'Vets' have maintained their high standards this season having already qualified for the national quarterfinals with a game to spare in the Regional Group.

The '1st team' were eliminated in last years PAA at the quarter final stage by Strathclyde Police and have already qualified for the same stage again this season with an imminent fixture against South Wales Police.

A joint team has reentered the Regional Frank Close Cup this season, the first time since 1997.

There is no doubt that the performances of both teams, but particularly the dominance of the 'Vets' team in their trophy ensures that Lancashire Constabulary retain their reputation as one of the countries leading football sections.

The '1st team' continues to represent the Constabulary in the community of Lancashire with participation in the West Lancashire League, Division 2. The team are having a mixed season on a Saturday and will finish in mid table, however the importance of our participation in this league should not be under estimated both to enhance the Police's standing in the community and to support our PAA successes.

The football section is supported by our own committee, who work very hard throughout the season to arrange the fixtures, manage our equipment and ensure players turn up, who without the section would not be so successful.

The membership of the section stands at about 50 members now but we continue to recruit further footballers and new members are always welcome.   

2002

By Secretary DS Martin Kane

The Football Section operates two teams, a regular and a veteran's squad. The section has developed a fine pedigree over the years in PAA terms. The regular team has been national champions on 3 occasions, runners up once and are currently in the quarterfinals this year.

The veterans are currently national PAA champions, having won this competition on the last three occasions. They have also qualified for these season quarterfinals.

The regular squad participates every Saturday during the season in the West Lancashire Football League, associated cups and the Lancashire Amateur Shield.

The Football Section is regularly looking to recruit new players and anyone interested in joining the ‘back room’ staff. Please contact the secretary.

2001

By Secretary DS Martin Kane

Probably one of the most active sections of the club with both Open and Veteran team players.

The Open team finished mid-table in the West Lancashire League and in the League Cup they were knocked out in the 2nd round.

In the Lancashire FA Shield they again made the 2nd round and likewise just 2nd round in the PAA National Cup.

Despite this, the Veteran's team made up the slight shortfall by winning outright the PAA Veterans' Cup.

Ian Dawson of Central Division was elected as 2001 'Players Player of the Season'.