Bolton Over 35 Veterans' Football League
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Bolton Over 35 Veterans' Football League |
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The Future of the Bolton Over 35s Football League The Secretary/Referees Secretary (Kevan Stevens) and the Match/Press Secretary (John Riley) of the Bolton Over 35s Football League have both decided to stand down at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 7th, so volunteers are urgently required to take on these roles. Their resignations have come following criticism from teams of the League management, citing cancellation and rearrangement of games at short notice and teams being allowed to field under-age players. The critics blame the League Management, but matches have been called off because of Injuries, Stag Parties, Charity Events, Holidays, Christenings, etc. They have not been called off because the League Officials want to mess people about. The critics imply that the League Officials are complicit in teams playing under-age players, but that is not the case. How does the League ensure that all players in a game are actually over 35 years of age? How can they police the situation? Team Managers have this responsibility. A recent Email was sent to the Secretary of the former Bolton Sports Federation (Bob Moffat) suggesting that he sorts out the problem, but the sender did not disclose his name or offer to do the job himself. People are quick to criticise without offering constructive solutions or offering to help. The same officials have been re-elected at AGMs because nobody has come forward to fill the posts. The opportunity now exists, at the AGM on 7th June, for enthusiastic new people to fill the posts and revamp the League, otherwise, the League will fold. If you want the League to continue and you are willing to step in to help manage it, please think carefully and contact the League Chairman (Neil Smith) or Secretary (Kevan Stevens) and offer your services. There are experienced people available to help you and advise you if necessary. |
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Teams please note that John Riley's contact number is now 07946 449040 (16/03/2023) |
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12/05/2024 |
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The first Cup Final of the Bolton Over 35s Football League season was played on Sunday and the Division Two game was a tight high-scoring affair which went all the way to a penalty shoot-out.
At full time, the top two in the Division, Atherton Town and De La Salle, were tied at five goals each, but Atherton eventually prevailed by winning7-6 on penalties.
In normal time, Paul Atherton scored a hat-trick as Karl and Lee Atherton added one apiece, but their efforts were negated by an Anthony Leak double and one each from David Osborne, Paul Berry and Mathew Campbell.
De La Salle have the opportunity to avenge their defeat when the pair meet at Atherton in their final game of the season. Prior to that, they have their final home game against Radcliffe FC on Wednesday evening.
Radcliffe FC beat Stoneclough 3-0 on Sunday thanks to goals by Nathan Comley, Jason Jarrett and Mike Hunter.
The two Division One league matches did nothing to affect the league table as both ended in draws. Leaders Bury FC Vets had a goalless game against third-placed Salford Victoria and second-placed Rochdale Sacred Heart Vets were held to a 2-2 stalemate by Heaton Casuals despite Nick Hand and Daz Smith scoring for Rochdale.
The Outstanding Sam Ashworth Trophy semi-final will be played on Wednesday evening when the Division One contenders, Bury FC Vets and Rochdale Sacred Heart Vets, are in opposition. |
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Scores for Sunday
12th May 2024 |