PENZANCE LADIES FC : LATEST NEWS
| DATE | HEADLINE | NEWS |
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| 8/5/08 | MAGPIES MERCHANDISE SHOP OPEN | We are developing an online shop with 'Spreadshirt', with items of clothing and accessories available with our logo or text on. You can even design your own. If you've got a design or idea for a slogan for any item, send it in and I can add it to the shop. Click here to visit the shop. |
| 5/5/08 | UMBRO EXIT FOR MAGPIES | Penzance went out of the local heat of the FA Umbro Fives on Monday May 5th at Newquay Tretherras School. Entering two teams, the firsts won four and lost two groups games to finish third, while the seconds won three and lost three to end up fourth. Both sides made the semi-finals but each lost to Newquay teams. The firsts led 1-0 going into the last 30 seconds but the game was levelled and Newquay won 2-1 in extra-time. The seconds went down 4-1 in their semi-final, against Newquay's 'B' team. |
| 4/5/08 | U12s VICTORIOUS AT McDONALDS FESTIVAL | The U10s & U12s competed in the McDonalds Charter Standard Club Festival at Newquay Tretherras School, with one of the U12 sides winning their age-group. They won the final 1-0 against Truro City, despite having just seven players and no subs throughout the day. In group games they won 4-0 over Truro, 5-0 v Phoenix and beat Newquay Devils 4-1, before a semi-final penalties victory over Charlestown. Penzance Select side were without a keeper and went down 7-0 to Newquay but pulled level against both Charlestown and Truro Grasshoppers, before losing both 3-1. The U10s drew 2-2 with Truro City, lost 3-2 to Charlestown and went down 3-1 to a bigger Twyford side. |
| 2/5/08 | MacMILLAN NURSES CHARITY MATCHES | Penzance LFC made a total of £220 for MacMillan Nurses from girls' and women's in-house friendly matches. Teams and positions in the women's game were selected at random, with the outcome an entertaining 5-5 draw. Dani Small and Katy Barker bagged braces for the Reds and Sorcha Dean finished superbly from Small's cross. But the Whites came from 5-2 down to tie the game, their scorers being Gemma Fitzgerald, Nicki Ellis, Becky Hall, Amber Grose and Candice Britten. |
| 29/4/08 | PLYMOUTH TO BE 'LOCAL DERBY' | Penzance's 'local derby' in the S.West Combo is confirmed as Plymouth, after Argyle lost their promotion decider 3-1 at Reading FC Women. It beats Cullompton eing the nearest side in the S.West League and an added bonus is that it saves us another overnight stay! |
| 26/4/08 | TOURNIE SPACES FILLING UP | Our tournament on May 17-18 has a few spaces left, with 14 teams already confirmed. They are; Keynsham, Rushden, Newquay (x3), Larkhall (x2), Poole, Chippenham, Marazion, Exmouth, Liverton, Milford & Witley (from Kent) and Reedswood (Staffordshire League champions. Penzance should have a couple of teams in, as usual. |
| 25/4/08 | CHARITY MATCH FOR MacMILLAN NURSES | Penzance LFC will host a Charity Evening for MacMillan Nurses on Thursday May 1st at Penlee Park. There will be a girls friendly at 6pm, followed by a 1st Team v Reserves match by 7.30. Entrance fees and player donations of 3.00 for adults, 2.00 for juniors, will be donated to the MacMillan Nurses. |
| 24/4/08 | COMMITTEE MEETING SNIPPETS | Charity Fundraiser for MacMillan Nurses confirmed for Thurs May 1st; girls friendly 6pm, 1sts v Reserves 7.30. Girls training from May will feature cricket, rounders, etc. Club photo to be arranged, with all teams & trophies. The tournament has about 12 confirmed entries so far, plus our own teams. Fiesta raffle tickets to be returned to Phyllis by May 9th. AGM will be June 8th (7pm, venue tba) with friendlies from early July (Combo season starts mid-August!). Hope of new training venue at the proposed 3G floodlit facility at Mounts Bay. Next meeting May 19th.. |
| 15/4/08 | SANDERS NETS FOR GB DEAF | Gemma Sanders attended trials for the Great Britian Women's Deaf Team on April 12/13, scoring one goal as the squad won a tournament in Northants. |
| 13/4/08 | PENZANCE PROMOTED INTO S.WEST COMBINATION | Penzance were finally crowned S.West champions today, after Cheltenham were held 1-1 at Gloucester. The Magpies can now plan for life in the S.West Combination next season, the first time they will have played at this level, one step beneath the FA Tesco Premier League. The competition will include more games and a bye to the first round proper of the FA Women's Cup. There will be long trips to the likes of Bournemouth, Chesham, Reading Royals, Oxford City and QPR, with more familiar opposition in Forest Green, Plymouth, Swindon Town, Team Bath, Team Weston and Yeovil. |
| 7/4/08 | U12 CUP FINAL | Get along to Hayle FC on Apr 20 (2.15) and support the U12s as they play their cup final against Helston. |
| 1/4/08 | TITLE WAIT GOES ON | The wait to settle the S.West League title could now go on until April 27, with yet more postponements for Cheltenham still leaving them 3 games to play. A Cullompton date is awaited, while they go to Gloucester (Apr 13) and Larkhall (Apr 20). |
| 26/3/08 | GIRLS FUN DAY | There's a Girls Football Fun Day at Penzance FC on Thurs April 3rd from 10am-3.30. It includes skill activities, fun games, prizes and rewards. Age-groups 6-10 & 11-14 years. Cost 6.50, lunch included. To book, call Dawn on 07799 538313. Download Entry Form |
| 23/3/08 | JAIPUR CUP | The Reserves have been drawn away to Callington or Torpoint in the Jaipur Cup semi-finals, date tba. |
| 22/3/08 | PREMIER CUP | Penzance are away to Cullompton in the Premier Cup on Apr 13, the winners go to Gloucester or Poole in the semis. The charity match planned for Apr 13 will be rearranged. |
| 21/3/08 | MATCH INFO | The 1sts hope to arrange a friendly (Thurs or Sun) as preparation for the county final. Going to watch the Reserves in their final at St.Agnes on Apr 6? Then go early, as a charity 'Ladies Day' features an U14 girls game and a ladies veterans match from noon. |
| 17/3/08 | SANDERS FOR ENGLAND! | Gemma Sanders' performance v Holmans was under the scrutiny of two scouts from England & GB Deaf teams. Gemma has been selected for England Deaf and invited to GB Deaf trials on April 5th. |
| 14/3/08 | CORNWALL CUP | Penzance play holders Newquay in the on Weds 9th April at Falmouth Town FC, 7.30pm. |
| 14/3/08 | COUNTY SQUAD v RAF | Penzance have 6 in the provisonal squad of 23 for Cornwall's S.West Counties game v the RAF. Numbers will be cut to 16 for the match on Tues 25th March, 7.30pm at Newquay FC. Cornwall are already sure of the runners-up spot in the table, whilst the RAF seek their first point in the debut campaign. Cornwall squad: Lyndsey Williams, Julie Lawrence, Dani Small, Emma Hurworth, Rose Knuckey, Amber Grose (all Penzance), Jodie Newark, Maeve Clarke, Leanne Lapham, Candy Hopson, Danni Barr, Leanne Griffiths, Danni Salt, Emma Pritchard, Debbie Duncan, Corinne Potts, Shamaine Bennett, Beth Dingle, Sophie Weedon (all Newquay), Lisa Cornish, Sarah Badham (both Bude), Sam Drewery (Saltash), Alice Rae (Mullion). |
| 13/3/08 | COMMITTEE MEETING SNIPPETS | On Thurs Apr 3rd there will be a Girls Fun Day at Penzance FC from 10am, cost 6.50 including lunch. Pitch is being reseeded before tournie, so no games after April 12. The Charter Standard Club Festival is at Newquay Tretherras on May 3/4. |
| 12/3/08 | SOUTH WEST TITLE WAIT | It could be a good few weeks before we know if we've done enough to take the title. Cheltenham can only overtake us by winning their three games left and also improving their goal-difference by 13. But they don't play at Gloucester till March 30, then home to Cullompton Apr 6, with Larkall away to be re-arranged. |
| 4/3/08 | NEED A CHILDMINDER? | We now have an ofsted-registered childminder in Penzance who donates 2.50 to us for each new customer through the website. Call 01736 874689 for info, or click on the childminder logo on the homepage. |
| 27/2/08 | CORNWALL U18 SQUAD | Kerri-Ann Moxom, Amy Hemingway, Kat Dawe, Rose Knuckey plus Alice Rae have all been named in the Cornwall U18 squad to play Somerset at Cullompton on Feb 28th. Rest of squad; Emma Chown (Wadebridge), Katie Venton (Wendron), Stacey Rowe (Charlestown), Sophie Weedon, Charmaine Bennett (Newquay), Stacey Tonkin (Plymouth), Silva Weller (Wadebridge), Sam Drewery, Gemma Borlase, Gette Lake (Saltash), Lucy Bounsall (Camelford), Jodie Bray. |
| 26/2/08 | COMMITTEE MEETING SNIPPETS | There may be a Premier Division Cup for the 1sts to play in April. A fundraiser for McMillan Nurses is planned, with games for several Magpies' sides. Looking to take girls teams to Almondsbury tournie (June 7-8) and get parents of U12s involved in meetings. New kit coming for Reserves, hopefully before final. Easyfundraising instructions to be circulated to all. Next meeting Wed March 12th, Yacht Inn, 7.30. |
| 21/2/08 | COUNTY FINAL | Penzance will meet Newquay again in the Cornwall Cup Final, after Bude succumbed 9-0 to the holders last night. The final is on Weds April 9th, venue tbc. |
| 13/2/08 | SUNDAY'S INJURY TOLL | Emma Hurworth has apparently sustained a broken foot after being caught by Cullompton studs and will be out for the rest of the season. The extent of Candice Britten's ligament injury is not yet known but she was soon up and about on crutches. |
| 8/2/08 | CORNWALL REIGN OVER | Cornwall's second fixture in this season's South West Women's Counties Championship is away to Gloucestershire at Almondsbury Town FC on Wednesday evening. Cornwall, champions for the first time last year, are now left to chase the runners-up spot, after the Army took the title with a win in Guernsey this week. |
| 7/2/08 | RESERVE FRIENDLIES | The Reserves are lining up more friendlies and will host North Cornwall side Week St.Mary provisonally on March 2nd, with a return game to follow. Meanwhile, Kate Eaves is joining the club, after appearing in last sunday's friendly. |
| 4/2/08 | COUNTY CUP SEMI | The Cornwall Cup semi-final on Tuesday 19th February between Penzance and Saltash, will now take place at Newquay FC, 7.30pm. |
| 4/2/08 | CORNWALL SQUAD | Penzance have six players in the Cornwall squad, for their match away to Gloucestershire on Wednesday 13th February. Lindsay Williams, Julie Lawrence, Danni Small, Emma Hurworth, Rose Knuckey and Alice Rae were all selected. The rest of the squad is; Laura Wensley, Dawna Dennett, Leanne Lapham, Helen Wood, Jess Longworth, Lucy Olde, Annie Richards, Danni Barr (captain), Candy Hopson, Corinne Potts (Newquay), Hayley Stroud (Plymouth Argyle), Bethany Dingle (Roche). |
| 1/2/08 | TOURNIE CAMPING | Ponsandane campsite will open especially for our May 17-18 tournemant, from Friday till people leave on Monday. Its adjacent to Tescos, with The Barn nightclub around the corner (free admission friday) and the beach over the road. There's male and female loos & showers. Fees per night are: 2.50 per person, 2.50 per tent, 5 pound per large family tent, 1.50 per car, 50p per motorbike. Fees will be collected over the weekend. |
| 28/1/08 | TITLE SHOWDOWN | The S.West Premier campaign is set for a tense showdown, as Penzance finish the season with Cheltenham home & away on successive sundays, followed by Cullompton home on March 9th. |
| 25/1/08 | HOLIDAYS & INSURANCE | Easyfundraising travel & insurance sections include all the well known insurers and travel agents. So if you are planning to insure your car or home, or book a trip, log on here first to raise funds for us. |
| 24/1/08 | MAGPIES MOURN KEN | The club has learned of the sad news that gateman Ken passed away on Sunday evening. Ken had helped the club raise vital funds over recent years, selling programmes and collecting admission money, sometimes from people reluctant to be parted from a quid or two! His funeral is at the Newlyn Fisherman's Mission, 10.30am on Jan 31st. |
| 24/1/08 | ARMY DEFEAT CORNWALL | Cornwall lost 2-1 to the Army in the S.West Championship on Weds afternoon at Aldershot Military Stadium. The Magpies keeper Lyndsey Williams was called into the squad, with Emma Hurworth, Alice Rae and Rose Knuckey also involved. Cornwall Squad: Lyndsey Williams (Penzance), Hayley Stroud (Plymouth Argyle), Lucy Olde, Jess Longworth (Newquay), Emma Hurworth (Penzance), Bethany Dingle (Roche), Dawna Dennett, Laura Wensley (Newquay), Alice Rae (Mullion), Candy Hopson, Danni Barr, Annie Richards, Helen Wood, Leanne Lapham (Newquay), Rose Knuckey (Penzance). |
| 22/1/08 | COMMITTEE MEETING SNIPPETS | Seniors training now at the Astro, till end of Feb, with U16s joining in with Reserves. Our tournament will have an additional sponsor in The Barn nightclub. The U12s will host Truro Grasshoppers in their league cup semi-final on March 30. A friendly with Truro City is being arranged for the U10s. |
| 22/1/08 | TRAINING CHANGES | Training for the 1sts, Reserves & U16s will be at Penzance Astro on Thursdays for the remainder of Jan & Feb, due to lack of space at the College. Girls training continues for ages 6-14 at Penwith College Sports Hall, 6-7pm, except for half-term (Feb 14). All training should return to Penlee Park from March. |
| 16/1/08 | RESERVES ALMOST UP | The Reserves are close to securing promotion and will already be up if Wadebridge beat Holmans this Sunday (Jan 20). A league cup win over Holmans on Jan 27 should put the 2nds straight into the semis, due to the apparent demise of St.Ives. |
| 14/1/08 | COUNTY DATES | Revised dates for Cornwall are Weds Feb 13 (a) Gloucs (Oaklands Pk), Thurs Feb 28 (a) Somerset U18s (Cullompton), Sun Mar 9 (a) Guernsey. Tues Mar 25 (h) RAF (venue tba). The county cup semis are on Tues & Weds Feb 19/20, with the final set for Weds Apr 9. |
| 9/1/08 | FIXTURE UPDATE | The 1sts away game with Exeter Uni is on Feb 3rd. The Reserves league cup tie at Holmans is now on Jan 27, with the home league game v Holmans pencilled in for Feb 17. |
| 9/1/08 | CORNWALL AT ALDERSHOT | Cornwall's scheduled opening fixture in the S.West Championship v the RAF was postponed on Jan 9, with the Wadebridge Town pitch unfit. The game is to be rearranged and Cornwall now start the defence of their trophy in a reversed fixture on Weds Jan 23 away to the Army at the Military Stadium in Aldershot, with a 3pm kick-off. The U18s' fixture away to Somerset on Jan 20 is another that is to be rearranged. |
| 16/12/07 | SUNDAY MATCH NEWS | The 1sts will be missing Becky Hall and Claire Boyd for the game at Bristol Uni but Amber, Lauren, Sarah and Alice will swell the squad to 14. The Reserves' game at Newmoor was postponed as Rovers couldn't field a side, Penzance are awarded the game. The U12s game was off too, due to a bereavement in the Newquay manager's family. |
| 13/12/07 | SARAH IN ENGLAND HOCKEY SQUAD | Sarah Mansfield has been called up to the England U18 women's hockey training camp, to be held in Gibraltar from January 2-6. Her selection follows some impressive performances at an assessment camp at Bisham Abbey last month. Sarah is currently at Millfield School in Somerset on a hockey scholarship. |
| 13/12/07 | FOUR IN CORNWALL SQUAD | Emma Hurworth, Katie Barker, Julie Lawrence and Rose Knuckey are all in the Cornwall Squad to face the RAF at Wadebridge on Weds Jan 9th. The rest of the squad is; Carley Barber (Exeter Uni); Zoe Dyson, Lucy Olde, Jess Longworth, Lianne Griffiths, Dawna Dennett, Laura Wensley, Candy Hopson, Danni Barr (capt), Annie Richards, Helen Wood, Leanne Lapham (Newquay); Hayley Stroud (Plymouth); Rebecca Dingle (Roche); Alice Rae (Mullion). |
| 9/12/07 | BLANK SUNDAY AGAIN | All games were off for the second week running, with Cullompton refusing to travel due to the weather conditions, for which the league could penalise them. The Reserves' cup tie at Holmans is now on Jan 6th. |
| 5/12/07 | CORNWALL CUP QUARTER-FINALS | Penzance go to Marazion in the County Cup quarter-finals on Jan 20th. Other ties: St.Blazey v Saltash, St.Ives v Newquay, Torpoint v Bude. Ties may be changed due to Cornwall U18 match. Semis are set for Feb 18 & 19, final for April 9. |
| 3/12/07 | RESERVES GAMES RESCHEDULED | The Reserves postponed league cup tie at Holmans will now be played on Dec 9th, with the league game at Newmoor moved back to Dec 16. |
| 1/12/07 | RESERVE GAMES AWARDS | The Reserves' postponed home league game with Tremough has been awarded to us, although both teams wanted to rearrange it. Wadebridge have been awarded the points from the unplayed home game against them, although the club may appeal, as both sides had orginally wanted to rearrange this too. |
| 27/11/07 | 'NEW' SIGNINGS | Mullion and Cornwall U18 forward, Alice Rae, has dual signed for Penzance and will play when Mullion have no game. Sorcha Dean and Carly Fitzgerald have signed for the Reserves and should be available soon, whilst Emily Hardaker will register with the 1sts for the new year. |
| 27/11/07 | GIRLS' CHRISTMAS PARTY | The date for the girls' Christmas party has been confirmed as Friday Dec 21st, from 7pm at Penzance British Legion in Bread Street. |
| 27/11/07 | UNDER-8s & 10s | The Junior Magpies hope to arrange U10s friendlies with Callington, Newquay and Truro shortly, and are also looking to recruit more girls aged 6 & 7 for an Under-8s team. Training continues every Thursday at Penzance FC, 6-7pm. From December, training moves indoors to Penwith College Sports Hall. |
| 14/11/07 | St.DENNIS 6s | St.Dennis FC are staging a women's 6-a-side tournament on Sunday Dec 23rd, with 2 groups of 6 teams. Penzance are exepected to enter a team |
| 12/11/07 | GLOS PICS | There are no fewer than 97 photos online from Gloucester City of our game there last week. To view the pics, click here. |
| 8/11/07 | THURSDAY FIXTURES | The County Cup tie away to Launceston has been brought forward to Thurs Nov 15th, But the U16s game on Nov 8 is off, as Truro have refused to play midweek. The 1sts may well be without a game on Nov 18, so go support the Reserves in their important league clash at Holmans. |
| 29/10/07 | 4 MAGPIES IN CORNWALL U18s | Penzance have Amy Hemingway, Rose Knuckey, Cat Dawe, and Rachel Perring in the Cornwall U18 squad, to face Devon at Saltash on Tues Oct 30th, 7.30. Rest of the squad is; Gemma Borlase, Georgia Lake, Sam Drewery (Saltash), Kim Smith, Alice Rea (Mullion), Emma Chown, Silva Weller (Wadebridge), Beth Hibbs, Katie Venton (Wendron), Maeve Clark (Newquay), Lucy Bounsall (Camelford), Liz Rice (Truro College). |
| 27/10/07 | TESCO GIRLS CUPS | A one million pound funding boost for grassroots female football has been announced and the development programme will include two new national cup competitions. Tesco U14 & U16 Girls Cups will see clubs from all over England competing at county and regional level, with the best teams playing in finals set for May 2008. |
| 27/10/07 | GB DEAF SQUAD | Penzance are hoping to host a training weekend and friendly for the Great Britain Women's Deaf squad in April, as they prepare for the Deaflympics in Australia. |
| 26/10/07 | CORNWALL CUP 2ND ROUND DRAW | Penzance go to Launceston in the 2nd Rd of the County Cup on Nov 18. The rest of the draw is; Torpoint v Camelford, Roche v Newquay, St.Agnes/Wadebridge v St.Ives, St.Blazey v Dobwalls, St.Breward v Saltash/Callington, Tremough v Bude/Wendron, Marazion or Mullion (Bye).. |
| 23/10/07 | MAGPIES SCORE IN CORNWALL U18 WIN | Cornwall opened their South West Counties U18 Women's Championship campaign on Sunday, with a 4-0 win in Dorset. The goals were scored by the Magpies' Kat Dawe (1) and Rose Knuckey (2). Report on Cornwall page. |
| 22/10/07 | RESERVES DRAWN AWAY | The Reserves have been drawn away to fellow Div.3 side, Holmans, in the Jaipur League Cup 2nd Rd, to be played on Dec 2nd. |
| 21/10/07 | COOK ON BOARD | Kim Cook has transefered from Mullion to the Reserves in time to make her debut on October 21st, Sadly, Tremough cancelled the game, which may now be played on Dec 16. Kim is a forward and was topscorer with Wendron last season. |
| 19/10/07 | EXETER & BODMIN OFF | Sunday's league match at Exeter Uni is postponed due to Cornwall U18 squad call-ups, with the U12s also free after Bodmin pulled out of the league. Meanwhile, the Reserves expect to be able to field a strong side at home to Tremough, including a new signing. |
| 16/10/07 | COMMITTEE MEETING SNIPPETS | The 2008 tournament will take place on May 17-18, due to the Cuxhaven trip falling on the usual bank holiday weekend. A photographer has been arranged to take pics of all the squads, which will be available to buy. Funds are available to put any girls' parents on a 1st Aid course. Mr.Greenaway has offered to recruit programme advertisers. Collect drinks cans and set up an account at the tip - 1 ton gets the club 500 quid! |
| 12/10/07 | SUPPORT THE U12s | You can now take in the U12s very first home league game, before the 1st team's match on Sunday. The U12s kick-off at 11.40am at Mounts Bay School against Culdrose, finishing at 12.40. Meanwhile, the firsts will be without the injured Becky Hall for 2 weeks and Linda Webb. It is hoped that Clare Boyd and Amber Grose will have recovered from knocks in time to play. |
| 12/10/07 | ALL SEASONS BACK BATEMAN | Dawn Bateman is the latest player to be sponsored for this season. Her sponsors are the All Seasons Hotel in Newquay (run by Leanne Harvey's folks). |
| 11/10/07 | GROUND DEVELOPMENT PLANNED | Penzance AFC Chairman Neil Badcock has received unanimous support from the club committee for an ambitious 0.75Million pound redevelopment scheme. The new two-storey clubhouse would extend along the entire width of the south end of the ground, featuring bars, function room, gym/treatment room, changing rooms, refreshment area and parking. It is hoped the scheme will be funded by the sale of the existing clubhouse area and by a grant from the Football Association. There are plans to upgrade the stand with new seating and it is hoped work will start within 12 months. |
| 10/10/07 | COP THIS! | Penzance are to feature in the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary's Billboard magazine. A group photo will be taken on Thursday, of all those at training. |
| 8/10/07 | FA CUP 1ST ROUND | Penzance have been drawn away to Frome Town in the 1st Round Proper of the FA Women's Cup, to be played Oct 28. Frome are in the lower reaches of the S.West Combo, with 5 defeats in 7 games to date. |
| 5/10/07 | WEEKEND GIRLS GAMES | The U12s game this weekend has been brought forward to Saturday, with an 11am KO at St.Michaels School, near Helston FC. The U16s date at Charlestown on Sunday has an 11.30am KO at Blackpool Park, Trewoon, near St.Austell. |
| 5/10/07 | GETTING BIGGER & BETTER | Thursday evening's training was probably the busiest ever, with 24 girls and at least 27 U16s & women turning up at Penzance FC. Hopefully, the world cup will stimulate yet more interest! |
| 2/10/07 | DAWE SIGNS, MANSFIELD SPONSORED | Former Goonhavern player, Kat Dawe, made a goalscoring debut for the Reserves on Sunday. Meanwhile, Sarah Mansfield became the latest player to get sponsored for the season, by Sandbay Holiday Flats in Perranporth. |
| 24/09/07 | FRIDAY NIGHT 5s | Women are being invited to take part in a new 5-a-side competition, every Friday evening from 8-10pm from 28th Sept, on the 3rd Generation artificial grass pitch at Cornwall College, Camborne. There will be room for new players (aged 16+) to learn the game as well existing players who can make up a team too. Just turn up or call 01029 616161 for more details. |
| 20/09/07 | CULLOMPTON IN THE FA CUP? | Should Penzance defeat Larkhall in the FA Women's Cup on September 30th, they will go to Cullompton or Taunton in the 3rd Qualifying Round, just a week later. |
| 18/09/07 | COMMITTEE UPDATE | Nicola Grose has joined the committee...new members always welcome! We are about to increase their club-school links; adding to Newlyn and St.Buryan will be Gulval and St.Mary's. Meanwhile, Mounts Bay School has been chosen as the venue for our girls teams home matches. We're collecting Tesco vouchers again, please remember to bring in all yours. Someone is needed to arrange refs for the U16s matches. Penwith College is being approached again for winter training for all our teams. Next Meeting Mon Oct 15, Yacht Inn, 7.30. |
| 18/09/07 | PERCUIL BOATYARD | Linda Webb has not only become the second player to get sponsored, but has brought in 100 pounds from Percuil Boatyard! Players who get the standard figure of £30 sponsorship will have a tenner deducted from their subs, those bringing in 50 pounds will get subs halved, and there will be no subs for those getting 100 pounds or more! |
| 17/09/07 | NEW SPONSORS | Club 2K are the club's new kit sponsors, whilst Southern Electric have sponsored kits for the U12s and U10s. Photos of all the teams and individual players will be taken ASAP and will be available for purchase. |
| 14/09/07 | SANDERS SIGNS | Gemma Sanders signed for the reserves after performing well at last night's training session, which also included three possible new recuits for the under-16s. Lisa Phillips has also signed again for the reserves. |
| 14/09/07 | U16s FIXTURES UPDATED | The U16s fixtures have changed yet again, as the league appears to be down to 3 teams, who'll play each other 4 times. Penzance are due to start at home to Truro on Sept 23, although this may be moved to a Thursday. Charlestown are now the only other remaining side in the league. |
| 6/09/07 | FIRST PLAYER SPONSORED | Well done to Dani Small for becoming our first sponsored player and thanks to her joint sponsors, WTC Connect Netball Club and Country Store Healthfoods (of Redruth & St.Austell). |
| 30/08/07 | USE OUR SEARCH ENGINE | You can now support the club by searching on the internet! Everytime you search using this link, the club benefits by about 1p, when sponsored links are found. Add the link to your favourites and use it every time.. |
| 22/08/07 | ROCHE OFF | The Reserves friendly with Roche on Aug 26 is off, as neither side cAn now travel on the day. |
| 21/08/07 | CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FIXTURES | Cornwall Girls Centre of Excellence are due to begin their fixtures against Bristol on Oct 13. There is a Millfield Festival in Somerset on Oct 27, before meetings with Dorset (Nov 3) and Wiltshire (Nov 17). More dates to follow, details on the County page. Meanwhile, all the Penzance girls to attended trials have been either recalled for more trials or already accepted into the centre. |
| 21/08/07 | OUR E-BAY SHOP | We will be starting an E-Bay shop, so all of you players and supporters can get rid of all your unwanted saleable things and we can raise more money. CDs, DVDs, mobile phones and anything else you can think of. Just lumber Wilf with all your old tat! |
| 21/08/07 | PLAYER SPONSORSHIP SCHEME | A player sponsorship scheme has started to raise much needed funds. Ask businesses, or employers/family/friends/work colleagues, etc to sponsor you. For 30 pounds they get listed in the programme and on this site, with banner links or text ads here for companies. See Wilf for sponsorship forms. |
| 17/08/07 | CORNWALL LEAGUE FIXTURES | With Truro pulling out of Div.3, leaving only 6 teams, these will play each other once in a reorganised Kimmins Cup, with the top two going into the final. The Reserves start their league campaign at home to Wadebridge on Sept 9th. |
| 17/08/07 | FRIENDLIES UPDATE | The 1st team friendly away to Plymouth on Aug 19 will be a 1pm KO at Bodmin Dragons. The Reserves game with St.Blzey is off due to work, hols and injuries. Newmoor can no longer host the Reserves on Aug 26, who will go to Roche instead. |
| 16/08/07 | U12s DISCOVER LEAGUE OPPONENTS | The Kernow Youth League Girls section divisions and fixtures have been confirmed, with Penzance LFC's Junior Magpies to play in the Under-12's Premier. The division contains six teams, who play each other three times. The Magpies make their debut away to Bodmin Dragons on September 16th and have their first home game a week later at Alverton, versus Newquay Ladies Devils. Other teams in the division are; Culdrose Ospreys, Helston Panthers and Truro Grasshoppers Girls. |
| 10/08/07 | OXFORD CANCEL | Oxford United have had to cancel their friendly at Penzance on Aug 12, due to a death in their manager's family. Oxford may come down to play the reserves in September, if they have a free sunday in common. Bude have stepped in but will host the game at Kilkhampton, 2pm. |
| 6/08/07 | ARGYLE FRIENDLY | The Magpies may have a change of fixture on August 19th, with the first team likely to play at Plymouth Argyle, instead of the previously arranged trip to Torpoint. The Aug 5th date with Enfield was very disappointingly not fulfilled, as the London side messed up their travel plans and played Newquay Reserves instead! |
| 3/08/07 | TWO MORE SIGN ON | Two former Goonhavern players have signed for the club; defender Amy Hemmingway and forward Rose Knuckey. Rose has already proved a hit, with seven goals in two games. |
| 1/08/07 | LEAGUE START AT LARKHALL | Penzance will commence their South West League campaign away at Larkhall Athletic on Sept 9. The next game is at Poole Town on Sept 23, with FA Cup progress possibly delaying the first home game to Oct 14. Full list on teams page. |
| 30/07/07 | THREE HOME FA CUP DRAWS! | Penzance have received a favourable FA Women's Cup draw, with three possible home ties. They will host Launceston on Sept 2nd, the winners then entertain Saltash a fortnight later. The victors are then rewarded with a visit from Larkhall (ex-Bath City) or Devon League champions, Barnstaple, on Sept.30th. |
| 26/07/07 | BARKER & HALL SIGN UP | Penzance LFC's runaway topscorer in 2005-6, Katy Barker, has rejoined the club, after helping Newquay win their place in the FA Premier League last season. Forward, Becky Hall, signs from Mullion, where she was a regular scorer over several seasons. |
| 20/07/07 | LYNDSEY & RACHEL RETURN | Lyndsey Williams has rejoined Penzance after a year at Marazion, where she was voted their player of the year. Lyndsey is the first of several former players set to return to the club for the new season. Rachel Perring is also back on the books, after missing the best part of two season through injury. |
| 20/07/07 | U16s MAKE FIRST SIGNINGS | Penzance Magpies are looking forward to their debut in the Cornwall U16 Girls League, under the management of Leanne Harvey. The first batch of signings include; Emily Hardaker, Grace Rudlin, Sorcha Dean, Lindsey Mayers, Hannah Retallack, Chantelle Colgan and Kerri-Ann Moxom, who was selected for the England U15s Development Pool training camp last year. Most of the players will be able to play for the seniors later in the season. The U16s begin training on Thursday August 9th, 7-9pm at Penzance FC, and welcome all players aged 14 or 15. For further details, call Leanne on 07970 309435. |
| 16/07/07 | PENZANCE ENJOY WEMBLEY WEEKEND | Penzance arrived at Wembley Stadium for the FA Umbro Women's 5s finals and faced opposition with players of premier league experience but claimed two draws and would have won the group with a last match victory but had to settle for third place. Having quickly established themselves as the most noisily supported team at the impressive stadium, with Julie Lawrence becoming the first female footballer to set foot on the new Wembley's turf, Penzance kicked-off against Newcastle United's 'How do you eat yours'. They achieved a goalless draw, with keeper Karly Symons to thank from some smart blocks and saves. Dawn Bateman and Claire Boyd both fired over the top in a game of few chances for the Magpies, but Amber Grose show wide after good work by Lauren Hosking and Julie Lawrence forced a good save with the last effort of the match. Far more chances were created against Peterborough, with Natasha Mills firing too high in the first few seconds. Boyd sliced a shot after good approach work but Julie Lawrence scored the first goal after a corner. But the lead was conceded at a free-kick given away by Grose. Lawrence had a shot well blocked and Boyd was denied, whilst Symons made a good low stop in a game Pennzane should have won but drew one each. The crunch tie came against the group leaders, Docklands, who were from Millwall Lionesses. Both Bateman and Hosking had shots turned out for corners but play was held up for two injuries, the second of which Bateman managed to recover from. Symons saved well before Lawrence was twice denied but Docklands then took the lead and also hit a post as they went on to win 1-0. A semi-final clash with Middlesbrough in the Plate competition maintained hope of some silverware but after important blocks by Becki Lawrence and Symons' outstretched boot, Boro' took the lead with a powerful strike from a corner. The lead was doubled with a tremendous drive from distance. Both Boyd and Julie Lawrence went close, whilst Symons twice saved well. But a third goal came on a quick break, after Lawrence missed the best chance. Middlesbrough had a second player sin-binned in the competition, whilst Boyd grabbed a consolation in a 3-1 loss. Some of the team were later able to meet John Barnes and Trevor Brooking for photos and signatures. Having won her place in the individual national finals, Candice Britten took part in the FA Umbro Fives Challenge. Competing against the clock, she finished sixth out of the nine finalists. |
| 16/07/07 | MAGPIES REACH WENDRON SEMIS | Penzance Magpies entered the Wendron tournament, where they made it through to the semi-finals, with 2 wins, a draw amongst their four group games. They did open with a 1-0 defeat to Wendron though, the goal coming from their opponents only shot, but bounced back to beat Falmouth Town 2-0, with Amy Hemingway and Sarah Brown the scorers. A goalless draw against Hayle followed, before a 2-0 win overr St.Agnes, where Rose Knuckey scored an oustanding goal in her brace. In the semi-finals they soon went one down to Falmouth 'A', before eventually bowing out of the competition 2-0. |
| 14/07/07 | TEAM BATH RESIGN | Team Bath have resigned from the South West League and have apparently merged with Premier League Bristol City, who had been threatened with extinction after being shut down by the men's club. They will now be known as AFC Team Bath. |
| 11/07/07 | BBC FILMING & FRIENDLY UPDATE | The first scheduled pre-season friendly on July 12th is off, as Torpoint cannot field a team and no alternative opposition could be found. There will be training as usual at Carn Brea but with BBC Spotlight filming & interviewing! A busy first weekend of August is booked up. as Penzance host Premier League side Fulham on Saturday evening (8pm), before playing Enfield Town the next day at 12.45pm. Oxford Utd will now visit us on Aug 12th, with the Reserves game v Mullion to take place before or afterwards. |
| 10/07/07 | MOSS FARM | Penzance made their annual trip to the massive Moss Farm tournament at the weekend, but with a weakened and small squad (including guest keeper, Martha Seymour), drew two and lost three of their group games. But an otherwise enjoyable weekend was marred by vandalism and trouble, with the windscreen of Julie Lawrence's car being smashed. It would seem unlikely that Penzance will return to the event next year. Squad: Seymour, Bateman, B.Lawrence, Pannell-Hitchens, Todd, Fitzgerald, Britten. |
| 4/07/07 | UMBRO 5s FINALS DRAW | On Saturday July 14th, Penzance set off for a weekend in London, to play at Wembley Stadium on the Sunday, in the national finals of the FA Umbro 5s. Penzance have missed all the top sides in the draw, and will face Peterborough, Docklands and the North East's bizarrely named 'How do you eat yours'. |
| 30/06/07 | U12s RUNNERS-UP AT CHARLESTOWN | The Junior Magpies Under-12s scored their first ever goals as they went on to finish runners-up at the Charlestown 7s. After losing their first two games, they held Callington 1-1 and then beat the hosts 1-0. The U10s weren't so fortunate, finishing behind Truro and Charlestown, in terrible weather. |
| 29/06/07 | U12s JOIN KERNOW LEAGUE | The Junior Magpies Under-12 were accepted into the Kernow Youth League at the AGM. They're division should be confirmed at an August meeting. |
| 28/06/07 | RESERVES IN DIVISION 3 | The Reserves were unable to hold onto their place in Division 2, despite arguing their case at the AGM. They'll compete in Division 3 and will aim for a league & cup double. They begin at home to Truro Reserves on Sept 2nd, whom they also go to in the Div.3 Cup. In the League Cup, the Magpies are away to Mullion. |
| 25/06/07 | JUNIOR MAGPIES TRAINING & LEAGUE INFO | The Junior Magpies are to get their first taste of league football, with their place confirmed in the Cornwall U16 League. They will play Charlestown, Falmouth, Newquay and Truro home and away, plus a cup competition. The U12s hope to join the Kernow League, whose set up will be confirmed this week. Girls' coaching sessions have moved to Thursdays and restart on August 9th, at Penzance FC 6pm-7pm, followed immediately by the women's & U16s training. The Girls' Presentation Night is on Aug 4th, 7pm at the Magpies, after the prestigious friendly with Premier League, Fulham Women. |
| 22/06/07 | FIRST TRAINING SESSION A SUCCESS | The first pre-season open training session at Carn Brea was judged a success, with a good turn-out of 24 players, plus 4 others who couldn't train on the night. Several new faces, including some returning ones, and yet more expected next week, plus some regulars who were unavailable. It's looking good! |
| 22/06/07 | S.WEST LEAGUE CONSTITUTION 2007-8 | The South West League Premier Division has expanded to 10 clubs, despite ground grading rules and reserve teams being prohibited from playing at this level. Poole Town and University of Exeter were accepted up, although ground inspections will need to confirm that they meet this new standard. With Barnstaple Town, Keynsham Town Development, Stoke Lane and Truro City all being promoted from county leagues, Division 1 North will consist of 10 clubs, and 1 South of six, the latter will play each other three times. Bath City become Larkhall Athletic and Holway are now Taunton Town. |
| 19/06/07 | TRAINING & COACHING DATES | Training resumes with a series of Open Sessions from June 21st at Carn Brea Leisure Centre (7-9pm). All those aged 15+, who are interested in joining, are invited to attend. For more information, call either Christian 07782 375773 (1sts) or Mike 07887 886390 (Reserves), or just turn up on one of the evenings. The next Girls' Coaching session should be on July 7th, due to Mazey Day and Charlestown Tournament. |
| 19/06/07 | CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE OUTLINE 2007-8 | Cornwall's FA Licensed Girls' Centre of Excellence will have 10 Saturday morning fixtures in 2007-8, in addition to 3 festival dates. Most matches will be played in Exeter, where England scouts can easier attend and pick the most talented for regional camps. Each age-group (U10, 12, 14 & 16) will have a maximum of 20 girls, twice weekly training, with a Saturday session when there's no match. Training will be at Newquay Tretherras (Tues) and Truro College (Weds, 6-8pm), with half of the time dedicated to nutrition, diet, prevention of injury, etc. Local trials take place on Weds Aug 8, (U10-16), 10am-3.30pm at rear of Penzance Astro. The centre resumes in September and matches start in October. Every player will have a log book to track sporting activities at club(s) and school, with a limit set of 10.5 hours a week. |
| 18/06/07 | PLATE FOR 7s | Penzance the won the Plate at the Soccer Nights 7s in Newquay, having missed out on second spot with a 1-0 defeat to Hemel Hempstead Town. The Magpies fielded a young side, especially on the first day, and began with a 5-0 loss to Stratford Town. But they bounced back to win 2-1 against the University of Plymouth, before a controversial 2-1 defeat to Newquay. Hannah Retallack sustained ligament damage from a tackle in the dying seconds and was carried off, Newquay hitting the winner after a hasty resumption of play. The loss to Hemel on the Sunday still left Penzance with a chance of silverware in the Plate, which they won comfortably, with a 5-0 success over University of Plymouth. Penzance Squad: Grace Rudlin, Amy Hemmingway, Emily Hardaker, Kerry-Ann Moxom, Rose Knuckey, Sorcha Dean, Genna Harris, Kim Cook, Charlotte Baines, Rose Pannell-Hitchens, Clare Todd, Hannah Retallack, Claire Boyd, Dawn Bateman, Julie Lawrence. |
| 11/6/07 | WEM-B-LEY, WEM-B-LEY, WE'RE THE FAMOUS PENZANCE LADIES AND WE'RE GOING TO WEM-B-LEY! |
Penzance Ladies will go down in history as one of the first ever women's sides to play at the new Wembley Stadium, after qualifying for the national finals of the FA Umbro 5s. The Magpies reached the July 15th competition climax by winning the South West Region Final at the Goals centre in Plymouth's Central Park on Sunday. The success was achieved through a penalty shoot-out, against Cullompton side, Soccerettes-Kerry. The day had not begun so well, going behind to Dorchester's 'A Team' but Natasha Mills set up Julie Lawrence to level in a 1-1 draw. Yeovil's 'Made in Devon' were up next and the Magpies registered a significant 2-0 win. Karly Symons made some good saves and a vital block before Julie Lawrence scored. Symons turned a shot over the bar with her knee and the points were settled when Clare Boyd slotted home after a free-kick. The group was won when Rolle Rockets were rolled over, 5-0. Mills got the first, Boyd netted with a firm strike and Julie Lawrence claimed a hat-trick, her second a cracking finish. Penzance met Clevedon's 'Bananas' in the quarter-finals, when Lawrence took advantage of a slip-up to intercept a pass and score for a 1-0 result. Plymouth Argyle's 'Four in a Row' were the opponents in the last four, the only goal coming when Julie lawrence used the wall to find Mills, who blasted home. Argyle hit the post and Symons did well to block a free-kick but Plymouth were reduced to four, with a late blue card. In the final, Dawn Bateman saw her drive well saved, Lawrence was denied with another effort and although Symons made two saves, a throw was intercepted and returned with interest to give the Soccerettes the lead. With time running out, Lauren Hosking levelled at the second attempt, with Boyd having a go inbetween. extar-time brought no addition to the score and when it came to spot-kicks, Hosking, Bateman and Boyd all converted successfully. The Soccerettes missed their third and final penalty, as Symons dived to push it over the top to give Penzance a 3-2 penalties victory. There was also a personal success for Candice Britten, who took over 8th spot with her shooting skills in the Umbro 5s Challenge leader board, with the eventual top ten qualifying for Wembley. Penzance are now seeking sponsorship to help with travel and accomodation costs for the Wembley trip. For video footage from Plymouth, click here. |
| 10/6/07 | U15s MISS OUT ON SEMIS | Mike Kearon and Leanne Harvey took the U15s to the Almondsbury Youth FC 6s on Saturday and the team fell just a point short of reaching the semi-finals. They opened with a defeat to Stoke Lane Athletic but then picked up two draws, one against Clevedon. Both Almondsbury sides were defeated, with Kerry-Ann Moxom scoring the winner in the first after beating two defenders and netting from a tight angle, but then went off injured. |
| 9/6/07 | PARENTS' EVENING | There will be a youth section parents' evening on Sunday June 24th, 7.30pm at the Magpies Club, to discuss next season and the way forward. Your questions will be answered and your input is invaluable. |
| 7/6/07 | FULHAM TOP FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS | Premier League Fulham are to visit Penzance for a friendly on Saturday Aug 4th. The former double-winning professional side finished bottom of the National Division this year but will undoubtedly provide a stiff challenge. Meanwhile, Oxford Utd have confirmed their Aug 11th date. The Reserves' home friendly with Newmoor has been brought forward to July 29th (venue tbc).. |
| 4/6/07 | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING APPOINTMENTS & NEWS | The following positions were retained; Secretary/Treasurer (Dawn Bateman), Chair/Treasurer (Phyllis Lawrence), Vice-Chair (Julie Hosking), Press Officer (Wilf Frith), Manager (Bert Lawrence), Coach (Christian Lett) and Reserves' Manager (Mike Kearon). Team Reps on the committee are Candice Britten (1sts) and Gemma Fitzgerald (Reserves), whilst Candice Britten also the Child Protection Officer. The Fund Raising committee of Gemma, Natasha Mills, Karly Symons and Julie Lawrence, expanded to include Candice and Mike. Christian Lett said: We're looking to attract the best quality players and want to win both leagues next season". Mike Kearon added: "I'm chuffed that some new players have been keen enough even to turn up for the AGM." One such recruit said: "I was attracted by the independence of the club, how everyone gets a game and is friendlier than larger clubs." Subs of 33 pounds are payable first week of the season, or at a minimum of £2 a week until paid off. Two companies are currently in talks about becoming club sponsors and more are welcome, with pitchside advertisement boards and programme adverts available. There will also be the opportunity for businesses and individuals to sponsor player's kit, with all sponsors listed in the Pen Pics page, plus banner links for each company. Full details will be announced shortly. There is also a competition to predict the top three teams at the FIFA Women's World Cup in China this September. £1 a go, with the winners sharing 50% of the pot. See Wilf to make your predictions. |
| 3/6/07 | RUNNERS-UP AT BODMIN 6s | Both Penzance sides reached the semi-finals of the North Cornwall 6s at Bodmin Dragons Leisure Centre, with each being edged out by Truro City. The Reserves lost 1-0 in the last four, the 1st team taking the runners-up spot after losing on penalties, despite earlier beating Truro 1-0 in a group match. Penzance's other group games saw them beat Wadebridge (4-0) and St.Breward (1-0) but drew 0-0 with Falmouth Town, before a 6-0 semi-final defeat of St.Breward Yellows. Penzance Magpies topped their group in which they beat St.Breward Yellows.1-0, Wadebridge Reserves 2-0 and drew 0-0 with Falmouth Reserves. Penzance Coach, Christian Lett, commented: "Both teams played very well, the second team only conceding one goal in the last 15 seconds of the semi-final, the firsts none at all." |
| 2/6/07 | ANNUAL AWARDS | The club presentation evening took place at the Queens Hotel on June 1st, with awards given to the following players; Amber Grose (Manager's Player of the Year/Supporters' Player), Karley Symons (Players' Player/Sporting Award), Lauren Hosking (Most Improved Player). The Reserves' awards saw Gemma Fitzgerald win both the Supporters' and Manager's vote, whilst Katy Whittaker was the Player's Player of the Year and Rose Pannell-Hitchens the Most Improved Player. The provisional date for the Girls' Presentation Evening is July 14th, 5pm-8pm. |
| 2/6/07 | FRIENDLY DATES LATEST | More pre-season dates have been added, with the firsts to go to Holsworthy (Devon Premier) on July 29, to Saltash on Thurs Aug 23, with Aug 11 visit due from Oxford Utd and Bishops Lydeard (Somerset runners-up) on Aug 26. Enfield Town (S.E. Combo) are coming to Newquay and also hope to play us on Aug 4th or 5th. The Reserves host St.Ives on Thurs Aug 2, Mullion on Aug 12, St.Blazey on Aug 19. Home and away games with Newmoor Rovers (Aug 5 & 26) are also being set up, plus trips to Hayle and Ottery St.Mary. |
| 25/5/07 | MAY MEETING SNIPPETS | The tournament on May 26/27th runs from 10am to 6pm, registration from 9.30, helpers from 8.15 please! Presentation Evening at Queens Hotel on June 1st, the AGM at Magpies on June 3rd from 7pm. Any new players and those looking to get involved with the club, are welcome. Additional committee members are required, plus a manager for the U12 Girls team. Rainjacket training tops are being provided for all the girls' teams, the U10s & U12s may take part at the Bodmin Dragons 7s on June 2nd, with the seniors in the 6s the next day. The Germans from Cuxhaven are over from July 23rd-29th. People are required for stewarding at the Fish Festival on Aug 27..money off your subs for helping! Christian is looking to introduce a couple of Summer Training Weekends away. We could enter the Cheltenham 11-a-sides on July 1st. | 17/5/07 | PENZANCE ON WEMBLEY TRAIL | Penzance won the Cornwall Women's Heat of the FA Umbros 5s competition at Newquay Tretherras School. They go through to the region finals at Plymouth's Central Park on June 10th, the winner of which will play in the finals at Wembley Stadium! Only two games produced goals in their group, as Penzance beat St.Breward with an Amber Grose goal, whilst Goonhavern Navy edged them out of top spot with a 2-0 win over the same opponents. In the semi-finals, Penzance eliminated Newquay 'A' 3-2 on penalties and then won the final with an identical result against Goonhavern Skys. The other qualifiers for the Regional Finals are; 4 in a Row, 'A' Team, Baywatch, Blue Army, Broadstone, Broadstone FC, Cheltenham Town, Cirencester Town, Gloucester City, Made In Devon, Plainmoor, Rolle Rockets, Saltash United and Scooby Doo'zzz!!! |
| 13/5/07 | ERREA PENZANCE 6s EXPANDING | The Errea Penzance LFC 6-a-side tournament on the late May bank holiday weekend has at least 20 bookings confirmed to date, including teams from; Bath City(2), Cardiff, Chippenham, Exeter Rgrs, Keynsham, Marazion, Milford & Witley, Millwall, Newquay(2), Oldland Abbotonians, Plymouth Uni(2), Poole, Rushden, Truro and Taunton. A maximum of 24 teams will be permitted. Errea will be displaying samples of their women's football kits, available at discounted rates. They will also provide the Player of the Tournament prize (kit bag including full training wear top, shirt, shorts, socks, plus shin pads) and the Most Sporting Team award (3 match balls & 3 training balls). Donations of prizes for the tournament raffle are wanted. |
| 6/5/07 | U16s 3RD AT NEWQUAY FUTSAL | Penzance took part in the McDonalds FA Charter Standard Club Festival at Newquay Tretherras School on May 5th, entering girls teams in the U10s & U12s 7-a-sides, plus the U16s futsal 5s. The U16s finished third behind Almondsbury and Falmouth Town, but ahead of Newquay and two other sides. The U12s only lost 2-0 to Newquay and 1-0 to Goonhavern, both much more experienced sides. Both the younger teams were without wins but were trying to play football and had encouraging performances. Callington Colts won both the Under-12 and Under-14s, with over 1,000 boys and girls taking part in the event altogether. |
| 5/5/07 | PREPARING FOR 2007-8 | With a view to launching successful campaigns for the firsts and reserves next season, there will soon be dates announced for a series of Open Training Nights. All those aged 15+ interested in joining the club are invited to attend. To register your interest, call 01736 874689 or use the Contact Us link. Meanwhile, pre-season friendlies are being pencilled in, as the first team host Torpoint (venue tba) on Thursday July 12th and go to Bideford on Sunday August 19th. Inbetween times, games are already expected at home to Accrington Stanley and Fulham. The Reserves should also face Accrington, with Marazion and St.Blazey fixtures in the pipeline and Mullion at home on August 12th. |
| 25/4/07 | NEWS SNIPPETS | Scottish & Southern Energy have sponsored 22 sets of kit and jackets for the girls' teams. The U10s & U12s have been entered into the Charlestown tournie on July 1st. A summer soccer camp for girls is being planned. There will be a series of 'Open Training Nights' advertised, to recruit additional new players. Next committee meeting, May 21st. AGM set for Sunday June 3rd, 7pm, venue TBA. |
| 21/4/07 | CORNWALL v HAMPSHIRE | Cornwall Squad v Hampshire (May 1st @ Cullompton): Karly Symons, Julie Lawrence(Capt), Natasha Mills, Claire Boyd, Becky Lawrence, Amber Grose (Penzance), Leanne Griffiths, Katie Barker, Laura Wensley, Dawna Dennett, Annie Richards, Jess Longworth, Hayley Stroud, Leanne Lapham (Newquay), Corrine Potts, Danni Barr, Sarah Badham (Truro), Carly Barber (Exeter University). |
| 17/4/07 | ACCRINGTON STANLEY | Lancashire League side, Accrington Stanley, are expected to visit Penzance for two or more pre-season friendlies in early August. More friendly dates, for all teams, will be added as soon as possible. |
| 13/4/07 | SIX IN CORNWALL SQUAD | Christian Lett's first game in charge of Cornwall brought a 6-1 win at Dorset on Weds April 11th. Scorers were Leanne Lapham (2), Dawna Dennett (2), Danni Barr (pen) and Julie Lawrence. The squad was; Carly Symons, Julie Lawrence(Capt), Natasha Mills, Claire Boyd, Becky Lawrence, Amber Grose (Penzance), Leanne Griffiths, Hayley Stroud, Katie Barker, Laura Wensley, Dawna Dennett, Annie Richards (Newquay), Corrine Potts, Danni Barr, Sarah Badham (Truro). Cornwall next host Gloucestershire on Weds April 18th (venue tba), with the Hampshire clash still to be fixtured. |
| 8/4/07 | NO COMBO FOR PREMIER | Oxford City have been relegated from the South West Combination and are expected to return to the Southern League, meaning no Combo side coming down into the South West Premier. The South West Combo had been one team short, leading to only one team dropping out. |
| 31/3/07 | IRISH VISIT UPDATE | Republic of Ireland club, Ballincollig AFC, are bringing two teams over from Cork for the Easter weekend. They will play an U15s friendly with Penzance on Saturday April 7th, kick-off 12 noon at Penzance FC, with a women's match against a Penwith Select X1 on Sunday, also at Penzance FC (2.30pm). There will be no girls coaching session that day but these resume on April 15th, 10am at the rear of Penzance Astro (behind the Fire Station). |
| 27/3/07 | EASTER EGG HUNT & FOOTBALL FUN DAY! | We have an Easter event for all children on Monday April 8th, with all the fun free from 10am-1pm at Penzance FC. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for teams of three (register 10am-10:15 for a 10.20 start), with prizes for the most finds, followed by games such as football skittles, target shooting challenge and penalty shoot-out. There will also be face-painting plus hot & cold refreshments. Helpers are needed on the day, see Dawn or Leanne. |
| 26/3/07 | GUERNSEY SUBS | Cornwall's South West Championship fixture with Guernsey on Sunday 25th March at Bodmin Town, saw the hosts win a poor game 1-0. Julie Lawrence played as the captain but Claire Boyd was unable to attend, and Natasha Mills, Amber Grose and Becki Lawrence were all disappointingly restricted to appearance as subs, despite a much weakened squad. |
| 16/3/07 | DOG-GONE IT! | Some of the team were recently at the prestigious Algarve Cup but Amber Grose was unable to make it after her dog ate her passport! Fair Game editor and Eurosport TV co-commentator, Jen O'Neill, gave the girls a shout on air and mentioned the dog drama. "What sort of dog was it?", queried the commentator. "A hungry one!", replied Jen. |
| 10/3/07 | RESERVES ADD TWO | Penzance Reserves will have two new signings for the home fixture with Falmouth Town. Sue Morse is a former striker with Madron, who has been out of the game for 3 years. Ali Whitbread comes in from Holmans U16s and also plays at the Centre of Excellence. |
| 24/2/07 | GIRLS INDOORS THROUGH MARCH | Due to the rain-sodden ground, the girls' coaching sessions will remain indoors until the end of March, then returning to the rear of Penzance Astro from April onwards. The March dates are at Penwith College Sports Hall, 10am-12.00, every Saturday. |
| 20/2/07 | FEB MEETING SNIPPETS | The committee are looking to organise a Kids Funday on Easter Monday (April 9th), principally for the youth section, but with other children welcome too. Old trophies are also wanted for the end of season girls' awards, any that are football-related or ambiguous in design...bring 'em along! An end of season bash is planned, with games, presentations of awards, edited footage of games, training, etc. The Reserves have until the end of March to sign new players, who are urgently needed due to injuries. |
| 20/2/07 | TRAINING BACK ON THE PITCH | Thursday evening training returns under lights at Penlee Park from February 22nd, 7pm start. All sessions are for 1st and reserve team players, plus anyone who wants to come along and give it a try. Typically, there's circuits, fun drills, small-sided games and more. |
| 16/2/07 | NEW RESERVE MANAGER | There was a meeting at Magpies on Thursday to introduce the Reserves new manager. Mike Kearon, who replaces Danny Turner, should have a couple of new faces in the team for Sunday's home clash with St.Ives. |
| 10/2/07 | RESERVES FIXTURE CHANGES | February 11th game with Torpoint was rained off and rescheduled for May 6th. The new date for the home game with Hayle is March 4th, whilst Camelford away is April 29th. |
| 9/2/07 | COUNTY CUP SEMIS | Here we go again...its Newquay in the county cup but this time in the semis. We meet at Porthleven FC on Tuesday March 13th (KO 7.30), whilst Goonhavern and Truro contest the other semi at Newquay two days later. |
| 2/2/07 | JULIE CAPTAINS CORNWALL | Cornwall resume their South West Women's Counties Championship on Wednesday 21st February, when they host the underdogs Gloucestershire at Launceston FC, kick-off 7.30pm. The women's team are then due to play Hampshire on Tuesday 27th February at Taunton FC, 7.30pm. Penzance's Julie Lawrence captains the county, with Claire Boyd, Becky Lawrence and Natasha Mills also selected. The full squad for the Gloucestershire game is; Carley Barber (Exeter University), Hayley Stroud, Leanne Griffiths, Jess Longworth, Laura Wensley, Katie Barker, Dawna Dennett, Annie Richards, Emma Pritchard, Emma Robinson (all Newquay), Claire Boyd, Julie Lawrence (capt), Natasha Mills, Becky Lawrence (all Penzance), Danni Barr, Sarah Badham (Truro City). |
| 2/2/07 | TORPOINT DATE | Torpoint are looking to play us in the second week of July (7th-14th), as they will be staying over in Hayle for a few days. An evening fixture has been requested. Meanwhile, Lancashire League side, Accrington Stanley, are looking into a summer visit to play at least 3 games locally. |
| 23/1/07 | MAGPIES ON FILM | Julie Lawrence, with the help of other players, is compiling footage of matches and training, etc, which will be edited down at the end of the season. The end product will then be available on DVD and sold to boost club funds. |
| 23/1/07 | GIRLS GO INDOORS | The weekly Girls' Football coaching sessions now move indoors for the rest of the winter. They are currrently at Penwith College Sports Hall every Saturday (10am-12), at least until the end of February. But with the college not available at half-term, the session on Feb 24th will instead be at Humphrey Davy School Sports Hall. Newcomers always most welcome...invite your mates along! |
| 16/1/07 | JANUARY COMMITTEE MEETING SNIPPETS | Mounts Bay Rugby Club are continuing to use the Penlee Park pitch for training, whilst paying for our own training faciliy hire. The 1st team squad is being boosted by several reserves being registered to play, with additions to the seconds expected also. Danni Woodbury could be out for 6-8 weeks, after a hamstring injury at St.Ives. Shorts have arrived for the girls' teams, with training jackets to follow soon. There are plans for regular Mini-Soccer Tournaments in Truro, which the girls could attend. Penwith College is being booked for the girls' coaching sessions through to the end of February, not including half-term. There will be an Easter Party for the youth section, date and details to be confirmed. The men are looking to run a Boys & Girls Soccer School in the summer. Donations of prizes for our Football Fiesta Draw are required, tickets coming soon. Next meeting is Feb 19th. |
| 22/12/06 | MID-SEASON REVIEW | Penzance go into the New Year sitting fourth in the South West Premier, with several games in hand on sides above them. But for two disappointing home defeats, the Magpies would be in a very strong position. The club's resilience has been demonstrated by the recovery from losing around a dozen players from last season's squads and coach Christian Lett is confident silverware will again be won this term. As well as promotion possibilities still very much in focus, there are also three cup competitions to advance in. A profitable FA Cup run is over but included a superb comeback to eliminate senior opposition in Swindon Town. To say the Reserves have had a mixed first-half of the season, would clearly be an understatement. On top of the squad being decimated, the appointment of new manager, Danny Turner, came too late for the close-season transfer 'merry-go-round'. But after being unable to field a side on a couple of occasions, plus a double-figure defeat, much spirit was shown when only 9 players held Falmouth to extra-time. The team were later to hand-out a couple of thrashings of their own, then finishing the year with an amazing win at previously unbeaten Hayle. |
| 19/12/06 | NEW TEAR TRAINING | Training resumes on Thursday January 4th at Penwith College Sports Hall, from 7pm to 8.30pm. The college has been booked on Thursday evenings throughout January & February. |
| 8/12/06 | GIRLS' DEBUT SATURDAY | Penzance Girls make their match debut on Saturday December 9th, when they take on Truro Girls at Cornwall College in Camborne, kick-off 10.30am. There will be two matches, with the U15 & U10 age-groups. |
| 30/11/06 | NEW TRAINING VENUE | The first training session took place at the Penwith College Sports Hall last night, from 7pm to 8.30. We will look at making a regular such booking throughout the winter, with a possible friday evening date for the girls' coaching, instead of the current saturday mornings. However, Thurs Dec 7th is not available. Car parking is available at the college, walk down the left-hand side of the main building to find the sports hall (beside the cricket club). |
| 28/11/06 | COMMITTEE MEETING | The date for the xmas party was decided (Sun Dec 17th) and one for the Youth Section will be arranged too, with fun & games. It is hoped the youth can play Truro on Dec 9th, maybe at Cornwall College (Camborne). Winter training facilities are urgently sought for both women's & girls teams, indoors for the latter at least. The Magpies Club is under new management, go say hello to the new boss, Tony. It is open every night of the week. Next committee meeting: Mon Jan 15th. |
| 11/11/06 | CORNWALL SQUAD v ARMY | Cornwall begin their South West Women's Counties Championship campaign on Thursday 16th November, when they host The Army at Launceston, 7.30pm. Penzance have Claire Boyd, Julie Lawrence and Emma Robinson in the team, which is otherwise dominated by Newquay, plus two from Truro City. |
| 28/10/06 | GIRLS' DEBUT IMMINENT | Penzance Girls' teams, formed only this summer, are expected to play their first matches before the end of the year. Their debut is likely to come away to Truro Girls, with a double-header for the Under-10s and Under-15s. A fixture between the two club's U12s will take place, when Truro's league fixtures allow. |
| FIVE IN LEAGUE SQUAD | Julie Lawrence captained the South West League squad on Tuesday October 17th, as they beat the Somerset FA 2-1 at Taunton Town FC. Claire Boyd, Sammy Platts and Linda Webb also appeared, although Emma Robinson was left on the bench. | |
| PREMIER LEAGUE INVITE | New members of the FA Premier League, Keynsham Town, have invited Penzance up to Somerset for a friendly, should both sides have a free Sunday. | |
| GIRLS KIT | Our new youth section girls should have one team kitted out soon, as a parent has agreed to sponsor them. | |
| NEW RESERVES MANAGER LOOKS TO FUTURE | Having joined the club during pre-season, new Penzance LFC Reserves Manager Danny Turner has his sights set on not only bringing trophies to the club, but also helping to ensure the club's bright future. After helping Madron Ladies restore their Cornwall League Division 1 status, Danny has clearly set his sights on his next challenge; "My main aim is to progress up the leagues as quickly as possible. As a reserve team, our main job is to bring on players who will then go on to play for the first team, helping them achieve their long-term goals. Getting closer to the first team is the key. At the moment if players do progress, the jump they make in terms of the distance between the leagues is too big, ideally the first and reserve teams should only be one or two leagues apart. To do this, we cant be satisfied with what we'll achieve this year and what we have achieved in the past, we have to set standards and raise the bar as we reach those standards. This is a fresh start as far as I'm concerned and hopefully we can attract players in the process, who have maybe left the club, and even new players." Danny has also been impressed by the structure of the club and the work that is being done with the younger players. "When I was asked to step in and help, I found it hard to refuse. The ability of the players in both teams will bring success in the near future and hopefully the club now has a conveyer belt which will provide good players in years to come. The commitee helps drive the club forward and now everyone at the club is looking forward to the next few seasons." |
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| CAR STICKERS AVAILABLE NOW | The Penzance LFC car stickers have arrived from femalesoccer.net. They are in white on a clear background, for sale at £2.50 each from Phyllis. | |
| ON YOUR RADIO | New Cornish radio station, Atlantic FM, have invited Penzance LFC to send a few players into their St.Agnes studio to talk about the club, training, etc, and pick some of their tunes to be played as well on the Saturday afternoon sports show. This is provisionally set for September 2nd, anytime between 2pm and 6pm. Please let us know if you want to go! | |
| GIRLS' SOCCER SATURDAYS | Penzance Ladies FC staged their first weekly Saturday morning coaching session for girls on August 5th, which produced a promising turn-out. With sufficient Under-10s turning up on the first day, it is hoped a debut match will be arranged in a few weeks. The sessions, for girls aged 7-16 years take place at Bolitho School (behind Penzance Astro) from 10am-12 noon, costing £1.50 a week. | |
| SOUTHAM RETURN | West Midland League side, Southam United, are back on their summer tour, and will play Penzance Reserves on Thursday August 17th. They lost 5-2 to the first team last year, but have a weaker and smaller squad at present. | |
| 50 GIRLS AT FUNDAY | Penzance Ladies FC staged a Girls' Free Football Funday on Sunday, with 50 participants turning up at Bolitho School. There was coaching, skills and games, plus goody-bags for all and prizes in various categories. The club would like to thank Mike & Tracy Westren from Penzance Astro, for the use of their facilities. Weekly Saturday morning coaching sessions for girls aged 7-16 years begin at Bolitho School on Saturday August 5th, 10am -12noon. Sessions are £1.50 a time, with girls receiving clubs shorts & socks, club rainjacket and a club polo shirt after 10, 20 & 30 weeks, respectively. Parents are also encouraged to become involved with the club, and are invited to an evening at the Magpies club on Friday August 25th at 7.30pm. There will be a presentation about the club and girls football in the county, with a chance to meet club coaches and officers, plus finding out how to become involved. Light refreshments will be provided. | |
| GIRLS C.O.E. TRIALS | The FA Licensed Cornwall Girls' Centre Of Excellence is holding district assessments around the county for the 2006-7 season. On Wednesday August 30th they are at to Helston Youth Centre, the next day at Bolitho School in Penzance. All sessions run from 10am to 3.30pm and are for girls aged 9 to 16 (school years 6-11). For further details, call 01872 324392 or 07968 892944, or email dbateman@cornwall.gov.uk | |
| BEES BUSY WITH BECKHAM | FA Premier League side Barnet have cancelled their trip to Cornwall, due to their manager and some players being unable to get away from their work at the David Beckham Academy. However, the Bees are intent onmaking the journey down next summer. Meanwhile, the Magpies are back at Penzance FC for Thursday evening training from August 3rd (7-9pm). New players aged 15 and over are very welcome. | |
| MAGPIES' SEVENS HEAVEN | Penzance won the ladies 7-a-side competition at Wendron FC's Sharon Wood Tournament on Sunday, Clare Boyd scoring an extra-time goal to defeat Truro City 'B' in the final The semi-final had earlier been delayed when Truro 'A' goalkeeper, Zoe Dyson, sustained a suspected dislocated jaw, taking a thunderous drive from Linda Webb (Penzance) full in the face. With the top two from each group progressing to the last four, the quarter-finals saw Hayle 'A' beat Hayle B, Truro 'B' knocked out Wendron 'A' with a penalty, Truro 'A' had a walkover against Holmans, whilst Penzance put three past Mullion. Truro 'B' ended Hayle's interest in the semi-finals, with Truro 'A' going out to Penzance after extra-time, in the injury-hit game. | |
| PENZANCE BEAT LIVERPOOL (FEDS!) | Penzance Ladies FC were amongst a massive 128 women's teams competing at the Moss Farm 7s in Cheshire. The Magpies beat Bolton Ambassadors and Liverpool Feds, drew with group runners-up Wigan and new Premier League side, Preston North End. There were single-goal defeats to group-winners Stretford Victoria and fellow Northern Combination League team, Chester City, plus Wirral. All games in the group were very close and no team were beaten in all their games. Stretford and Wigan were the only side not to lose, Penzance were the only side to beat Bolton. Leeds beat Everton 1-0 after extra-time in the final. Penzance squad: Robinson, B.Lawrence, Bateman, Todd, J.Lawrence, Boyd, Bennett, Gilbert, Fitzgerald. |