AFC Liverpool U16’s continued their remarkable season on Saturday by reaching the Final of the Liverpool County F.A. Cup. Although at this stage they have won nothing, they are strong contenders to win all four trophies for which they have entered.

The Liverpool County F.A. Cup is the most prestigious trophy for U16’s in our area as any team from any league who are affiliated to the F.A. can enter so it would be a real achievement to win it.

They have already reached the Final of the Craven Minor Adam Bell trophy whose final is held at Burscough’s ground where a certain Derek Goulding masterminded the defeat of Gillingham in the F.A. Cup and are at the quarter final stage of the Craven Minor Ken Les trophy whose final is to be held at the home of Southport F.C. one of Derek’s old playing grounds.

The Craven Minor league is a tight affair, having probably 4 or 5 teams which could contest any other Merseyside league. Bad weather and good cup runs have seen many of our fixtures postponed and we currently lie in third position but after winning nine out of our ten games to date we can go 7 points clear if we win our games in hand.

Dates for your diary

The boys would very much welcome some support at their finals from fans, players, management and board alike. Please feel free to wear your colours and bring your scarves as the boys play in the same Home and Away strips as the first team

Adam Bell Trophy Final

Kick off 8.00pm Wednesday 11^th March 2009.

Burscough F.C. Victoria Park, Bobby Langton Way, Mart Lane, Burscough, Lancashire L40 0SD

Liverpool County F.A. Cup Final

Kick off 6.30pm Thursday 26^th March 2009

Liverpool County F.A. Liverpool Soccer Centre, Walton Hall Park, Walton Hall Avenue, Liverpool, L4 9XP