Hope your looking forward to tomorrow’slocal derby against our old foes from the other side of the M62
MASCOT PACKAGE
Today’s mascots are Ethan Brierley and William Blair.
William is the grandson of Ronnie Blair, who appeared for both Clubs in his illustrious career.
He attends Holy Trinity Primary School Littleborough plus plays for the Club’s Academy Under 11’s in an attacking midfield or centre striker position.
His hobbies include Futsal, Boxing & Swimming and his Dale favourite players are Matty Done, Bastien Hery and Jamie Allen.
Ethan, aged 11 also plays for the Club’s Under 11’s team as an influential midfield player.
He attends St Edwards Primary School, Castleton with hobbies including playing football and supporting Dale, favourite player being Matty Done.
BIRTHDAY TREATS
Jacob Tully is celebrating his eighth birthday today joining up with our popular Saturday Club along with his friends.
According to mum, he is the goalkeeper and midfielder for Bridge Football Club, apparently with an awesome left foot!!!
His favourite Dale player is Jonathan Diba.
Billy Blake was nine last Monday and has also invited his friends to spend time at the game today with the Saturday Club.
He goes to St Mary’s School Littleborough and plays in goals for Littleborough under 9’s team.
Billy’s favourite player is Ian Henderson.
HALF TIME CHALLENGE MATCH
Today sees the return of the popular challenge match featuring Siobhan’s young Dale Academy Development Squad up against St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Shaw managed by the indomitable Mr. Hill assisted by Joey the Kangaroo.
Hope the reception from both Dale and Latics fans is comparable with the last time these two met up.
PLAYERS SCHOOLS VISITS
A different slant on the ever popular player visits occurred at Harwood Park Primary School last week when Joe Bunney and Andy Cannon took part in a PPA Basketball session lead by Trust coaches, Martin Payne and Ronnie Cusick.
Sheila Birkett, Deputy Head, commented that it was a brilliant experience for the Year 2/3 children with the player’s involvement.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE GIRLS UNDER 13’s CUP
Last Saturday at half time during the game against Doncaster Rovers, Peter Vincente presented St Annes Academy, Middleton with the winner’s trophy and medals for our preliminary round of the national Football League Girls Only Under 13’s Cup.
They will now proceed to Regional Finals next year to determine the Northern Finalists of this prestigious Tournament.
For Information about any of the above, please visit the Club’s Website or ring Keith on 01706 643836 or 07958593121.
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