Afc Liverpool’s next game is Saturday 22 November against Padiham. 3pm kick off, Valerie Park, Prescot.

The night went so quickly and it was a great success. The speakers and the comedian were all superb and the club has received a lot of really positive feedback from all involved, so a big thank you to everyone.

From the initial tally up we look to have raised approx £1600.00, most of which came from the envelope scheme, the heads and tails game for the signed LFC ball and the shirt auctions, which together raised almost £1300.00.

The auction was suggested by the MC we’d paid to run the night as the numbers through the door were about 30 lower than expected. In his experience having both a raffle and an auction was the best way to ensure everyone had a chance of winning a prize & the club raising as
much money as possible. It was undertsood that this was announced by the MC on the night as he plugged the envelope sales, and we were going around collecting them, however if this has led to confusion then we sincerely apologise for that.

It was our very first club event and we’ve learned loads from it and maybe next time we can do things differently.

Thank you again to everyone who contributed time, money or advice it was greatly appreciated!

We have also been made aware of two guests who were given complimentary tickets (previously paid for by others) and who also paid on the night. This was due to a lack of communication between those concerned and the club, which is currently in the process of being rectified. Sincere apologies to the two guests concerned.

To all those who attended and made it a great night, Thank you so much for coming out and supporting the club and for making the night a resounding success.

Manager Derek Goulding recently took time out to give us his thoughts on the game.

“I am hoping for some good weather to ensure our game at Leek CSOB goes ahead on saturday. Leek CSOB play at Leek Town’s ground, a place I’ve played and managed at quite a few times over the years and know it can be quite a difficult pitch to play on during the bad winter months. We’re really hoping for good weather to ensure the best possible playing surface.

“It is also important to get the game on after last saturdays defeat at New Mills as all the lads are keen to get back to winning ways after last weeks disappointment.

“The squad this week will still be short of James Dever, Paul Willis, Ndiwa Kangana and Andy Olsen, however Dean Thurston could possibly make a welcome return.”

AFC Liverpool versus Leek CSOB kicks off at 3pm, Harrison Park, Leek on Saturday.

Paul McCombs takes over as “Chairman”, and Chris Stirrup takes up the vacant position of “Vice-Chairman” both with immediate effect. Both Paul and Chris will continue with their existing responsibilities of “Fans Liaison Officer & Community Action” and “Matchday Co-ordinator” respectively for the foreseeable future.

Everybody involved with the club would like to thank Mark for his huge contribution, not only during his time as chairman, but also for the part he played in the clubs creation, as he was one of the now infamous “Philharmonic three”, and we look forward to seeing him at matches in the future.

The club would also like to congratulate both Paul and Chris on their new roles, and wish them both the best of luck for the rest of the campaign.

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In a tight game that saw AFC Liverpool fail to capitalise on some good pressure, New Mills AFC took the spoils with two goals in quick succession in the second half.

The reds were unlucky not to be ahead during the early stages of the first half, with some nice link up play leading to James Croxton seeing his effort just wide of the goalkeeper’s left hand post.

New Mills had their own chance to break the scoring with an open goal opportunity squandered by McGowan.

The first half saw an end to end battle, with both teams coming close but the crucial first goal seemed elusive.

AFC Liverpool started the second half brightly with some good play, and had a right to feel aggrieved going a goal down thanks to a New Mills counter attack culminating in a Will Aherne finish in the 64th minute.

The lead was doubled just ninety seconds later, with Mark Bloxham unlucky to slice the ball into Terry McCormick’s net following a cross from the left wing.

Not prepared to concede defeat lightly, AFC Liverpool pushed forward in search of a comeback goal, with nice play down the flanks that ultimately came to nothing.

Manager Derek Goulding looked to change things during the second half bringing on Ryan Wignall and Martin Smeaton, but the New Mills defence stood resolute and saw the game out to take their place in the 3rd round of the cup.

AFC Liverpool would like to wish the New Mills AFC the very best of luck for the remainder of their campaign.

After beating Holker Old Boys in the first round of the Vodkat League Challenge Cup, AFC Liverpool were awarded with a tough test away to last year’s Division One champions.

Manager Derek Goulding was in a confident mood when questioned about the game. “We are all looking forward to the game on Saturday and testing ourselves against more established and successful opposition from the division above.

“I feel the game will give us a good marker on the development of our own team so far. Hopefully we will have a strong following of supporters on saturday who will all get behind the lads for the full 90 minutes.

“It is always nice to go to the more established clubs in non-league and demonstrate the pride and passion we have for our less-established club, roll on Saturday!!”

AFC Liverpool may also be boosted by the return of a number of first team regulars to the fold. Striker Dave Eaton has recovered from injury, and whilst captain James Dever remains a doubt, fans will be pleased to hear Dean Thurston is back in training on Thursday and may be in line for a recall following weeks on the sidelines.

McCoy bagged a brace against Daisy Hill to kick start an unbeaten month for AFC Liverpool, also finding the net in two cup games against Holker Old Boys and Eccleshall to take his tally for the season to 5.

The winger has proved to be an effective wide man for the team and becomes the second AFC Liverpool player to claim the prize, after Dean Thurston collected the award for August.

Gary was recently sounded out regarding a possibility of returning to the club structure by club founder Alun Parry and subsequently re-offered his services having been part of the senior game for nearly ten years North and South of the border.

With Gary having left the club on good terms, the AFC Liverpool board were keen to progress Alun’s original discussions, resulting in the arranged meeting.  

The club are in the process of re-assessing their strategies for the remainder of this season and are also making early plans for the 09-10 campaign. Having another experienced man in the AFC fold will help us with these key plans.

An AFC Liverpool Spokesman said today, “We held a very positive meeting with Gary Langley and, despite his commitments in Scotland with Stranraer F.C. and other groups, we found that Gary was still very much a fan of AFC and his assistance at this time is certainly appreciated.

Initial talks between Gary and Alun went well and we are happy that with Gary’s help we can concentrate on ensuring the clubs future remains bright and healthy. Before Alun left the club, he and Gary were already working on an initial draft of a sponsors’ package for next season, which is progressing well. Gary will be assisting the board within the role of Strategic Adviser.”

AFC Liverpool are currently a third of the way through the season and find themselves top of the Vodkat League Division One table following an exceptional start to their campaign. The AFC Liverpool board would like to congratulate manager Derek Goulding, the coaching staff and players for their fantastic efforts so far.

The reds went into half-time just 1-0 up, but Stone Dominoes failed to capitalise on captain Ian Johnson’s straight red, for a late tackle at forty minutes, and AFC went on to secure yet another comfortable win.

The first twenty minutes saw equal pressure from both sides before Ndiwa “King” Kangana met Andy Olsen’s header with a cracking strike into the back of the net.

Dominoes fought back strongly, challenging Terry McCormick to make a fantastic save over his head just minutes later.

Kangana’s scoring was capped at three in two when Christian Dacres took him down with a late lunge after thirty-five minutes. He was then replaced by Ryan Wignall who went on to score AFC Liverpool’s second goal just minutes after half-time.

The goals kept coming, as Croxton rounded the keeper to find the net after sixty minutes. The final goal came from Martin Smeaton, a seventy minute substitute for Croxton, who was set up by Wignall across the box.

Andy McCoy was almost rewarded for a superb game with a dash down the wing on the approach to full time. The shot ended up in the hands of the keeper and Liverpool had to be satisfied with a four-goal lead.

The clean sheet was cemented with an excellent tackle in the box by Mark Bloxam, stopping Stone Dominoes getting one back just minutes from the end.

The result kept AFC Liverpool firmly at the top of the league on the day that Derek Goulding picked up his second Manager of the Month award, following the team’s 100% record in October. AFC Liverpool’s top scorer Dean Thurston also took home an award for Player of the Month in August.