9th May 2012 - Dave Herbert Sportsmanship Cup
Congratulations to Taverners for winning this - the final table for the sportsmanship cup for this season is on the Respect pages here
1st May 2012 - Advert for Rockleaze Rangers FC Senior Club Player/Coach
About the Club:Rockleaze Rangers F.C. run 5 senior sides with the 1st team playing in the Gloucestershire County Football League, the Reserves, A’s and B’s playing in various divisions of the Bristol Suburban League and a Sunday Veterans side.
The Club also fields successful teams across all junior age groups (Under 6’s to Under 18’s) competing in various Bristol and Gloucestershire Leagues.
About the Post:We are looking for a candidate to:
- Organise pre season training and weekly coaching sessions and play for one of the senior teams;
- Prepare a season long coaching plan to ensure playing success throughout the senior teams;
- Undertake the development of the senior club coaching structure working with the existing club coaches and managers to ensure successful integration between the junior and senior sections;
- Possibly assist in the development of other senior and junior coaches;
- Provide feedback on playing and coaching matters to players, other coaches and relevant Club committees;
The successful applicant could also be offered further coaching course opportunities should they wish to extend their knowledge and qualification levels.
If this position interests you and you are looking to develop your own coaching experience and talent whilst leading the development of a club looking to maintain and strengthen its position in the league structures then please contact Andrew Myland on 07796 260316 or Carmelo Micciche on 07725 575296.
24th April 2012 - FA Gold Award for the best Respect League (step 5-7) in the country 2011-12
The David Wilson Homes Gloucestershire County Football League is proud to announce that is has been awarded the FA Gold Award for the best Respect League at steps 5-7 of the National League System. The press release from the FA is available here and repeated below.
The David Wilson Homes Gloucestershire County Football League won the Regional Silver Award and went forward to be judged by a separate panel for the Gold Award.
Vice-Chairman of the League Peter Langley (pictured) is the driving force behind this League’s Respect Program and has overseen it since it was introduced 3 years ago.
The winning of this award is a fantastic achievement and one that the league is very proud of.
There is a film crew attending the Les James League Cup Final on Sunday 29th April at Kingswood AFC (North)
They will be interviewing Peter Langley, Players, Managers and the Referee concerning the Respect Program, and this will be shown prior to the Cup Final on 5th May at Wembley Stadium.
24th April 2012 - FA Press Release
Wembley, London; The FA today [Tuesday 24 April] announced the winners of its annual Respect Awards. The Awards were introduced in 2010 to help promote Respect at all levels of the game and to recognise the army of volunteers that spend hours each week ensuring that participants have an enjoyable experience of playing the game.
Respect Leagues have also been able to benefit from a Rewards scheme which offers help with affiliation fees and equipment. The regional winners have been offered the pick of some unique football prizes which include match hospitality at an England game, the appearance of The FA Cup at a League’s own cup final, a celebrity speaker for a League function or the chance to stage a game at The FA’s new national football centre – St George’s Park.
The winners of the national awards are guests at The FA Cup Final, which this year is taking place on Saturday 5 May.
This year’s national Respect winners include The Isthmian Football League which have this season reduced dissent cautions and significantly improved technical area behaviour.
The David Wilson Homes Gloucestershire County League caught the eye with an innovative club marking and Fair Play awards scheme.
The relationship between the Leicestershire and District Sunday League, its CFA and professional club have led to three Championship Respect fixtures being staged at Leicester City who have also been recognised for their commitment and willingness to work with the local football community.
Another Leicestershire club Harborough Town took the Award for steps 5-7 of the National League system - a genuine community club with 36 teams which promotes Respect at its registration day, introduced the use of pitch side marshals for all age groups and established a Respect subcommittee to educate parents and players and deal with poor behaviour.
The Amateur Football Combination convinced the judges with its promotion of the ‘Spirit of Football’ and Yeovil Town Ladies incorporated their commitment to playing the game with Respect into their ‘Bills of Rights for spectators.
AFC Fylde achieved their award through a determined approach by the management of the club to ensure that all coaches and players share a code of conduct. This has resulted in an outstanding disciplinary record.
Manchester’s Abraham Moss Warriors Football Club has maintained high standards of behaviour in a club which draws its players from 44 different nationalities.
The East Manchester Junior Football League also impressed by its commitment to proving a positive environment for young players to learn the game. The Bobby Moore individual award went to Phil Bradley who has dedicated himself to improving the environment of the game in the Northern Premier League with impressive results.
The winners will collect their awards at a ceremony prior to the 2012 FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool. The winners of the Fair Play awards in the Premier League and Football League will be announced following the conclusion of the league fixture programmes.
Dermot Collins, The FA’s Respect Manager, said: “The winners of these awards are an inspirational group of leagues, clubs and individuals. They have decided how they want the game to be played and then take on the responsibility of creating and maintaining Respect in the game. It’s a privilege to be able to reward them at The FA’s showpiece final and use their example to convince others along the same path”.
15th April 2012 - Respect Dissent Award
Congratulations to Cribbs Friends Life who win the latest of the leagues awards aimed at reducing dissent.
More details and a table on the Respect pages here
7th April 2012 - Malcolm Carr Olympic Torch Bearer
The David Wilson Gloucestershire County Football League is proud to announce the involvement of a representative from a member Club in the preparations for London 2012 Olympic Games.
Malcolm Carr from Thornbury Town A.F.C. has been invited to participate as a Torchbearer when the celebration passes through the Bristol area.
Malcolm believes that this honour has been bestowed upon him for his long service to Thornbury Town A.F.C.
Moving to Thornbury from Luton in early 1980's, in order to further his Business Career, Malcolm decided to join Thornbury Town A.F.C. as opposed to any more Senior Club in the area.
As a cultured Central Defender from the Alan Hansen mould, Malcolm went on to represent his Club at all Senior levels in a career that lasted until Thornbury Town A.F.C. regained their place in this Competition as Champions of Bristol Premier Combination in season 2001-02. (He did however make a couple of rare - but legal - substitute appearances as "cameo roles" during his Club's first season back in this Competition)
During all of his playing career, Malcolm was - as now - a dedicated Committee Member & filled various executive positions from Treasurer to Team Manager. From his position as Vice - Chair, he was a member of the triumvirate including fomer Chairman Paul Wisbey & former Secretary/Treasurer Mike Wheatley, which helped to secure the continued existence of the Club during the struggles of 1990's.
Most of you will remember Malcolm as Physiotherapist to Competition Representative Squad which - managed by Dave Lippiatt & Carl Derosa - competed in N.L.S Cup Competition.
Malcolm is still active as Club Physiotherapist to Thornbury Town A.F.C., in this Competition, at this time.
On behalf of all Clubs in the Competition, the David Wilson Gloucestershire County Football League extends congratulations to Malcolm on this honour. It proves that "the good guys do win"!!!!
The Gazette has an interview with Malcolm Here
30th September 2011 - GFA Notice Offensive Behaviour
An issue was raised at GFA Council last week concerning the action a referee could take if a participant urinates in a public area during a football match.
The Football Association has advised that any participant who is seen by a match official to urinate in a public area, immediately before, during or after a match could be dismissed under Law 12 for “offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures”.
The Association will advise all GFA registered match officials of the action that can be taken.
Ron's Match Reports
12thMay - Cribbs Friends Life win Les James Les League Cup to complete double
After having to postpone this final two weeks ago due to dreadful weather conditions, today’s final of the Les James League Cup sponsored by Braley Business Systems was played in glorious sunshine at Kingswood A.F.C.
Cribbs having clinched the League Championship in mid April were looking to complete the double by adding the Les James League Cup to their silverware.
This they did in style and became the first Club to complete the double of both League Champions and League Cup winners.
Cribbs Friends Life - Gloucestershire County Football League Les James League Cup Winners 2011/12
Image Courtesy Hilary Issacs
Cribbs were much the better side throughout and forced a series of corner after just 5 minutes which petered out with a tame shot straight at Longlevens keeper Lee Martin and a couple of minutes later a cross in from the left found the unmarked Nick Lloyd who saw his header turned around the post by Martin.
Cribbs took the lead in the 9th minute from a free kick taken by Dominic Graffagnino out on the left, the cross found Lloyd again unmarked and he coolly slotted the ball past Martin.
Longlevens Mark Moore made a good run into the box but the ball was knocked away for a corner which resulted in a clearance by the Cribbs defence.
Cribbs went two ahead in the 15th minute when a long ball over the Longlevens defence caught them out and Simon Bone sprung the offside to run clear and lob the ball over Martin from 25 yards,.
Action from the Les James League Cup Final - Sponsored by Braley Business Systems
Image Courtesy Hilary Issacs
Goal number three for Cribbs after 22 minutes was an awful mistake by the Longlevens defence, what should have been a comfortable clearance turned into a nightmare as the wrong option was chosen and a sloppy back pass to Martin was closed down very quickly by Nick Lloyd who won the 50/50 tackle with the keeper and slotted the ball home into an empty net.
Longlevens brought on Andy Trout in the 36th minute to try and lift the spirit of his side but it was to no avail as Cribbs continued to control the game.
A minute before the break Cribbs almost scored again as Simon Bones curling shot went just over the bar.
Two minutes into the second half Cribbs scored again, another break down the right by Dominic Graffagnino who cut inside and found Simon Bone with a simple pass that was squared across for Nick Lloyd to drive home.
Cribbs should have scored again in the 54th minute when Simon Bone was put clear of the Longlevens defence the took to long to make up his mind what he was going to do and that allowed keeper Martin to narrow the angle and Bone shot wide of the far post.
Longlevens attacks on the Cribbs goal were very spasmodic and although they managed to force a corner in the 57th minute the final shot was straight at Turner in the Cribbs goal.
Action from the Les James League Cup Final - Sponsored by Braley Business Systems
Image Courtesy Hilary Issacs
A minute later Andy Trout hit a free kick just outside the box way over the bar.
Andy Trout had a clear shot on goal from the edge of the box in the 63rd minute but fired well wide of the target.
A couple of minutes later Longlevens created space down the left and a low cross into the Cribbs box should have brought them a goal but no one was able to get that final touch.
Cribbs domination of the game saw a fifth goal in the 69th minute when Simon Bone hammered the ball into the roof of the net from a low cross into the box.
Lloyd could well have made it six in the 71st minute when he created space in the Longlevens box but then fired well over the bar.
Longlevens did eventually get the ball into the net in the 73rd minute but it was disallowed for an infringement on a Cribbs defender.
Action from the Les James League Cup Final - Sponsored by Braley Business Systems
Image Courtesy Hilary Issacs
Cribbs brought on all three substitutes over the course of the next 5 minutes Jack Kinnerly replacing Tony Beecham, Justin Cattle replacing Nick Lloyd and Tom Burns replacing Simon Bone. In a game that was played in a very good spirit the only caution came in the 84th minute as Dominic Graffagnino went into the book for a bad tackle.
Longlevens saw Ryan Hughes’s effort on goal go just wide of the post in the 87th minute and that was the end of any real action at either end.
We all wish Cribbs Friends Life well in their quest to play in the Toolstation Western League next season.
