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Bury Times Article Future Stars Academy

Under – sixes crowd for Football Club

The next David Beckham or Wayne Rooney could be perfecting their skills in Tottington as Walshaw Sports Club trains the football stars of the future.

And the chance to start training at the tender age of four has proved so popular; the club has been forced to close it’s doors after five times the number of youngsters expected, turned up for coaching.

Future stars were set up by the Sycamore Road based club to give children aged between 4 & 6 the chance to get some training from coaches Simon Bourne and Bill Taylor.

They originally hoped to attract around a dozen children to join in the Saturday morning training sessions but had to close the doors after more than 50 youngsters arrived to take part.

Darren Carr, Chairman of Junior Football said, “we are so full we have had to stop any further applications. There has been a terrific demand. I thought we might get 10 0r 12 but we are over the moon about how full it is The club has been partly funded by Bolton Wanderers who provided the equipment needed to teach simple football skills followed by a five-aside match at the end of the two-hour session.

Darren explained, “the club was started to put something back into the community. It has taken off beyond all expectations. It is so successful at the moment and full to capacity but if parents keep an eye on our web site we will keep it updated with any extra training days”.

Champions League 2006

Walshaw Sports Club U16

Walshaw Sports U16’s had a night to remember last Wednesday when they took the UEFA flag onto the Old Trafford Pitch for the Champions League game between Manchester United and Celtic.

The lads won the honour in a competition and they were treated to front row seats for the game.

Manchester United FC v Celtic FC

Champions League Group Stage Game

!3th September 2006

UEFA Champions League

2006

Photograph @article courtesy

The Bury Times 21/09/06

Chris Coward

Chris joined Walshaw Sports Club Juniors FC at the age of 7 and played with the Club until he was 14 years old, when he left to join the Stockport County FC Academy. In his final league game for Walshaw he scored 6 goals…all in the first half..!!

A powerful centre forward, Chris was leading goal scorer at the Club for 4 consecutive seasons. During that time he played for a number of managers including, Mark Turner, Darren Carr and Keith Greenhalgh.

Chris won 2 league championships with Walshaw, in the North Bury Junior League at Under 11 and Under 12 age groups.

Chris recently made his full debut for Stockport County FC, aged 16 years and 3 weeks playing against Sheffield Wednesday in the Carling Cup…

Congratulations Chris and good luck in the future from everyone at …WSC.

Danny Holland

Former Walshaw Sports Club Goalkeeper Danny Holland (19) made his debut for Coca Cola Football League Championship Club, Burnley FC reserves last night,.

Danny who is on the books of Burnley’s neighbours Accrington Stanley FC was loaned to the Football League Club for their reserve team fixture against Lancashire rivals Blackpool.

The game was played at Accrington’s ground.

With Stanley looking favourite’s for promotion to Football League

Division 2 at the end of the season watch out for Danny making more league appearances?

29^th March 2006

Keeper Danny Holland In action for

Burnley Reserves against Blackpool

Darren Carr

All our yesterdays

Easy this one, so no prizes for guessing who this (in)famous

Kevin Keegan look alike really is…?

Here’s a couple of clues anyway…for those of you who can’t believe your own eyes.

Then - Tottington United (1983)

Now – Walshaw Sports Club 2006

Walshaw Sports Club in Spain

News

2006

May 2006

Walshaw Sports Club U9’s today won the main cup final at a wet and windy Siddall Moor, Well done to manager Steve Pierce and his excellent team who beat a strong Little Lever side 3-1

Our under 11s have just completed a fifth season undefeated in league football becoming champions of the NBJ Premier League. In addition they recently won a tournament they attended in the Lake District receiving the winners trophy from Peter Reid.

The Under 9’s Walshaw Wanderers won the NBJFL Subsidiary Cup beating a good Marauders team, well done to manager Ashley Parkinson and his team.

February 2006

Another milestone in the career of former Walshaw keeper Danny Holland. Danny, (19) who recently signed for Conference leaders Accrington Stanley has been loaned to neighbours Burnley for their reserve team game tonight (29^th March 2006) against Blackpool at Accrington. Danny continues to make great progress and watch out for him next season with Stanley who look sure fire certainties for promotion back into Football League Division Two.

Danny Holland (19) has signed for runaway Conference leaders Accrington Stanley who are set to make history by returning to the football league at the end of the season. Danny has made several reserve team appearances and his sights set on a first team place soon.

Former Mark Barlow player, Tom Brooks has signed a scholarship agreement with Bolton Wanderers FC.

Tom (16) will play for the Premiership Club and continue his education under this scheme. We wish him well for the future, another one to keep an eye out for…

The future stars presentations will take place Sunday 7^th May at the Club. Andy Parr is set to take over as head coach of this thriving junior academy in the near future.

Junior presentation nights are confirmed at Heywood Civic Hall again this year. Dates are Friday 30^th June for mini soccer and the girls section and Saturday 1^st July for the remaining teams.

The Club have purchased a large screen TV in time for World Cup 2006.

The Bolton Wanderers partnership goes from strength to strength as it enters its 4^th year.

For more details on all these events get hold of a copy of the latest Club newsletter out now.

2005

17^th December 2005

Former Walshaw Player Chris Coward set a new league cup record by becoming the youngest ever player to play in the competition at 16years 180 days. Chris played for Stockport County against Sheffield Wednesday, this beats the previous record holder Kevin Davies then of Chesterfield now of BWFC.

Saturday 7^th May 2005…

Congratulations to Matt Barnes and his Under 13 squad who were resounding 6 – 1 winners against Horwich in the North Bury Junior League Cup Final today. In the same League Steve Bennett’s U15 squad were unlucky 2-1 losers against Rochdale Town in the U15 final. Well done to both squads for reaching your respective finals.

Wednesday 27^th April 2005…

Walshaw Sports Club JFC are delighted to confirm that for the first time in the Clubs history they will be fielding an all girls squad in competitive League soccer.

Steve Brindles RRG Sponsored outfit will play in the Tameside & District Girls League next season.

Expect great things from this side, they have all put in a tremendous amount of work this season.

Congratulations to Steve and the squad on achieving League status. Thoroughly deserved…!!

Wednesday 27^th April 2005…

Reminder that the Clubs annual presentation nights take place on 24^th & 25^th June 2005 at Heywood Civic Centre. Expect another Mark Barlow special…!!! Rumour has it that Mark has made enquiries about hiring Kylie Minogues lighting and sound kit directly from the M.E.N arena…??? Wait and see..

Wednesday 27^th April 2005…

Congratulations to Lee Metcalfe and his under 14 squad, after a tremendous season they clinched the North Bury Junior League Under 14 title today without having to kick a ball.

Their nearest rivals could only manage a draw tonight, making it impossible for them to catch Lee’s team. Yet more silverware for the Walshaw Trophy cabinet..!!

Monday 28^th February 2005.

Former Walshaw Sports Club Juniors player Chris Coward signed a 2 year YT deal with local professional Club Stockport County last Saturday.

Chris, who was with Walshaw from the age of 7 to 14 left the Club 2 years ago to move onto to County’s centre of excellence and has now sealed that move with a step closer to full time soccer.

Chris, a strong centre forward at Walshaw earned his place in the Walshaw record books by scoring a triple hat trick IN ONE GAME

( 9 goals) that’s more than Club Chairman Darren Carr scored in his career. Congratulations Chris from all at Walshaw Sports Club JFC…!!

Friday 21^st January 2005

The North Bury Junior League Cup games involving U7 & U8 sides were postponed this week pending resolution of a dispute between the League and Manchester FA over whether these age groups should play in competitive cup competitions?

Friday 21^st January 2005

Sean Clift, former Walshaw Sports Club U15 player was still in hospital after suffering a badly broken leg playing for his new Club, Ramsbottom. Sean has had his leg pinned. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he is soon playing again.

2004

Saturday 24^th April 2004

Congratulations to the Under 7’s, Under 8,s Under 9’s & Under 10’s teams all of whom were involved in the North Bury Junior League Cup finals this weekend. The 7’s 9’s & 10’s all won their games, the 8’s finished runners up after a great game. Well done everyone who took part – pity about the state of the pitches, not good enough for cup finals.!!!

Sunday 2^nd May 2004

Walshaw Sports Club Under 7’s dominated the Rushden and Diamonds Tournament this weekend. The team won their age group and the player of the tournament trophy, a signed, England ball.

Again well done to you all…!

Sunday 9th May 2004

A date for your diary. The under 15 squad, fresh from winning the R & T Tours Premier Division of the Bolton Boys and Girls Federation League are looking to make it a league and cup double when they play in the cup final this weekend. The match kicks off at 1.15pm Sunday 9^th May at Tempest United FC, St Johns Recreation Ground, Tempest Road, Chew Moor Bolton.

Daily Telegraph article 2nd February 2001

Thirty six local clubs became the first recipients yesterday of the Football Association's new Charter Standard award, writes William Johnson

THIRTY six local clubs from six counties became the first recipients yesterday of the Football Association's new Charter Standard Award, a scheme in which £32 million is being invested this year.

The project, which will receive more substantial funding amounting to £180 million over the next three years, is aimed at the grassroots level of the game. Boys and girls under 16 will be encouraged to take their first steps to possible stardom by joining clubs who have earned the FA kite mark covering safety, quality and organisation.

Steve Parkin, the FA's director of the national game, explained: "The aim is to raise standards across the country, and not to exclude anybody. The target this year is to have 750 clubs holding the charter and then to work on the other 40,000 established clubs out there.

"We are looking for three particular criteria. We are seeking a certain standard of coaching, we want it carried out in a well-organised environment and, above all, we want to provide parents with what they regard as a safe place to send their kids."

Adam Crozier, the FA's chief executive, was due to front the launch at the impressive Lancashire FA headquarters in Leyland but yesterday's latest announcement regarding the future of Wembley kept him in London. However, in a prepared statement he said: "The FA is committed to raising the standard of grassroots football in England, to encouraging more people to play, to developing their skills and to getting them to enjoy the game in the right environment. Clubs who become Charter Standard will be taking part in a genuine revolution.

Every club should be aiming to reach the standard. Also due to give the launch a high profile was Harry Redknapp, the West Ham manager, who had planned to offer his views on football from a parental perspective alongside his son Jamie, the Liverpool and England midfielder. Redknapp Snr was prevented from travelling by fog at Heathrow but also put his views down on paper for the benefit of the 100 or so representatives in attendance from Lancashire, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Kent, London and Dorset.

"I knew where to send my kids to get a proper football education but mums and dads aren't so lucky," said Redknapp. "That's why this scheme is such a good idea. For the first time, parents will know the best clubs in their locality to coach their children."

His son Jamie's presence proved the highlight of the day for the youngsters who were invited to be "guinea pigs" on the training ground. He spent nearly an hour passing on his skills and signing autographs which made those who had travelled from as far as Wimborne in Dorset feel the journey was worthwhile.

National and local media gathered at the L.F.A. HQ at Leyland to see the 36 Clubs presented their awards by England star Jamie Redknapp.

Darren Carr, Keith Greenhalgh and David Pinder represented the Club. Walshaw collected the higher level of the award, that of "Development Club Status". This signifies that the Club meets all of the best practice criteria as defined by the Football Association. Redknapp, who has been absent from the Liverpool side for most of the last year through injury, presented the charters to the 36 clubs, along with the captain of the England women's football team, Mo Marley.

Thursday February 1st 2000 saw Walshaw Sports Club Juniors FC become one of only 36 Junior Football Clubs from across the entire Country (10,000 Clubs) to receive the F.A. Charter Standard Award.

Bolton Wanderers FC…

Thursday 20^th February 2003 was a special day in the history of Walshaw Sports Club Juniors FC. Following a period of negotiation, the Club signed a 3-year partnership arrangement with Bolton Wanderers FC from the English Premier League. This arrangement was negotiated to be mutually beneficial to both Clubs.

The partnership has been very successful to date with a number of former Walshaw players now training with Bolton’s youth sides. Wanderers are also now operating a satellite-coaching centre at Walshaw’s training centre.

The availability of coaching training, first aid qualifications, child protection courses & medical advice to our coach’s players and parents are some of the benefits we enjoy under this arrangement.

In addition we have jointly arranged community involvement by Wanderers in local schools as well as at Walshaw Sports Club. A regular mini soccer tournament at Walshaw organised by Wanderers, and a host of other ongoing developments.

Visit the Wanderers Website here…

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