Football Sports Section
Annual Reports
2001
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2005
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Football Sports Section
By Assistant Secretary Alan Martin
The Lancashire Constabulary Football Section continues to enter teams in the West Lancashire Football League, associated cups, Lancashire Football Association Amateur Shield, PSUK Open and Veterans Cup and the regional Frank Close Cup.
The past year as been particularly unusual for the football section because there were no real successes in any competition. This section as became accustomed to winning trophies, or reaching national cup finals. The PSUK Open Section Team reached the National Quarter Finals but were knocked out away to Cleveland Police. The PSUK Veterans Team failed to qualify for the knock out stage, the first time since entering the competition.
The Section continues to attract new footballers of all ages and now have a good mix of both Police Officers and Police Staff.
We are hoping to return to winning ways in 2009, and should any new players wish to represent the County then please contact the Football Secretary.
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By Deputy Secretary Alan Martin
Report pending...
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By Secretary DS Martin ####
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 retained their title.
The regular squad participates every Saturday during the season in the West Lancashire Football League, associated cups and the Lancashire Amateur Cup. DC Oliver Jemson (Central Division) is the current Manager and Alan Martin (VMU, HQ) is the Assistant Manager.
A combined team also participates in the Regional Frank Close Cup, which includes GMP, Merseyside, BTP, Cheshire and North Wales. Lancashire hosted the Finals Day at Police Headquarters in April 2006 and won the competition for the first time in many years. DC Craig Shirtcliffe (Western Division) is the current manager of the Frank Close Cup Squad.
The PSUK Regular team were knocked out in the Regional Final last season, losing to Northumbria. They have qualified for the Regional Final again this season and await the winners of South Yorkshire or Humberside.
The PSUK Veterans Team retained their title as National Champions, beating the Met Police 3-1 on penalties after extra time ended 1-1 at Port Vale FC ground in May 2006.
The goal in normal time was scored by PS Paul Goodall. The successful penalty takers were CI Andy Murphy, Insp Steve Anderton and PC Shaun Juriansz.
They have entered the competition on 7 occasions, winning it 6 times to - date.
PS Dave Charlton (Southern Division) who managed the successful Vets team to 5 national PSUK cups, included 4 in successive years retired in December 2006. The new Vets Manager is PC John Butler (Western Division).
Lancashire Football Section have been represented many times in the past in the Great Britain and England Police Football Squads, the list includes the current Chief Constable, Steve Finnigan, the current club captain, PC Mark Woolston and ex Preston North End Veteran CI Andy Murphy.
This season Lancashire has again had representatives in the England Squad for the Home Championship series. PC Carl McCoy, PC Chris Scott (both Pennine Division) and PC Paul Haddow were recently part of the successful England team that beat their Scottish counterparts at Clyde F.C.’s ground 2-1 in October 2006. They have been included in the Squad for the later Championship games against Wales and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
2005
By Secretary DS Martin #####
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 #####
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 #####
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 #####
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 #####
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'.
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