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The Work starts, March 2009..................................

The Changing Rooms	The Pitch, Dug Out and Stand
The Training Area
May 2009	May 2009
May 2009	May 2009
May 2009	May 2009
May 2009	May 2009
May 2009	May 2009
May 2009	May 2009
May 2009

The Story So Far..........

1948-49   Founder members of Mid-Cheshire League

1950-51   Mid-Cheshire League Champions

1951-52   Mid-Cheshire League Champions (2nd time)

1952-53   Mid-Cheshire League Champions (3rd successive time)

1953-54   Mid-Cheshire League runner-up

1962-63   Mid-Cheshire League Champions (4th time)

1963-64   Mid-Cheshire League runner-up (on goal average)

1965-66   Mid-Cheshire League Champions (5th time), with a 100% record

1966-67   Mid-Cheshire League Champions (6th time) on goal average

1967-68   Mid-Cheshire League Champions (7th time, 3rd in succession)

1973-74   Two points deducted

1975        Left Mid-Cheshire League

1993-94   Rejoined Mid-Cheshire League in Division Two

1996-97   Mid-Cheshire League Division Two Champions        Promoted to Division One

1999        Relegated to Division Two

SEASON    LEAGUE     P    W    D    L    F    A    P      POS 

1948-49   M CHES    26   11    6    9   57   33   28      6/14

1949-50   M CHES    34   15    8   11   74   48   38      8/18

1950-51   M CHES    36   30    3    3  131   49   63      1/19

1951-52   M CHES    34   24    5    5  116   43   53      1/18

1952-53   M CHES    32   28    2    2  128   23   58      1/17

1953-54   M CHES    32   24    4    4   93   27   52      2/17

1954-55   M CHES    34   19    4   11  104   61   42      4/18

1955-56   M CHES    34   18    4   12   79   78   40      7/18

1956-57   M CHES    34   22    5    7   99   57   49      4/18

1957-58   M CHES    30   19    5    6  123   58   43      3/16

1958-59   M CHES    28   15    4    9   68   40   34      5/15

1959-60   M CHES    32   18    5    9   63   35   41      4/17

1960-61   M CHES    34   15    5   14   72   74   35     12/18

1961-62   M CHES    34   22    3    9  102   66   47      5/18

1962-63   M CHES    32   25    1    6  141   63   51      1/17

1963-64   M CHES    30   21    3    6  106   43   45      2/16

1964-65   M CHES    28   16    5    7   97   56   37      5/15

1965-66   M CHES    24   24    0    0  120   15   48      1/13

1966-67   M CHES    30   24    5    1  114   28   53      1/16

1967-68   M CHES    34   29    4    1  110   35   62      1/18

1968-69   M CHES    38   24    9    5  105   56   57      4/20

1969-70   M CHES    34   21    3   10   88   58   45      6/18

1970-71   M CHES    34    3    5   26   33  106   11     17/18

1971-72   M CHES    34    8    4   22   51   91   20     16/18

1972-73   M CHES    34   22    8    4   95   41   52      3/18

1973-74   M CHES    36   16    6   14   58   53   36 *    8/19

1974-75   M CHES    38   13    9   16   57   53   35     12/20 

1993-94   M CHES-2  32   11    1   20   66   96   34     14/17

1994-95   M CHES-2  34   19    4   11   98   46   61      5/18

1995-96   M CHES-2  30   17    5    8   72   44   56      5/16

1996-97   M CHES-2  30   24    4    2  113   34   76      1/16

1997-98   M CHES-1  30   10    5   15   47   61   35     11/16

1998-99   M CHES-1  30    2    3   25   46  121    9     16/16

1999-00   M CHES-2  28   16    4    8   69   45   52      5/15

2000-01   M CHES-2  26   10    6   10   57   59   36      7/14

2001-02   M CHES-2  30   13    8    9   54   48   47      6/16

2002-03   M CHES-2  30   12    8   10   52   52   44      8/16

2003-04   M CHES-2  24    5    4   15   31   72   19     12/13

2004-05   M CHES-2  30   10    5   15   46   78   35     12/16

2005-06   M CHES-2  30    8    6   16   48   83   30     13/16

2006-07   M CHES-2  30    6    6   18             24     13/16

2007-08   M CHES-2   32   8    6   18             30     14/17

F.A. CUP

1947-48   PRE   ELLESMERE PORT TOWN         A    0-3

1948-49   EP    WHEELOCK ALBION             H    4-0         

          PRE   BUXTON                      H    1-4

1949-50   PRE   BUXTON                      H    1-2

1954-55   PRE   LINOTYPE & MACHINERY        H    5-0         

          1Q    MACCLESFIELD                H    2-5

1955-56   1Q    BUXTON                      A    1-2

1956-57   PRE   LEEK TOWN                   H    2-1         

          1Q    WITTON ALBION               H    1-0         

          2Q    HYDE UNITED                 A    2-5

1957-58   PRE   ALTRINCHAM                  H    3-4

1958-59   PRE   HYDE UNITED                 A    0-2

1959-60   PRE   LINOTYPE & MACHINERY        H    0-1

1960-61   1Q    CONGLETON TOWN              H    0-0         

          1Qr   CONGLETON TOWN              A    0-2

1961-62   1Q    CONGLETON TOWN              A    2-4

1962-63   1Q    NORTHWICH VICTORIA          H    3-1         

          2Q    WINSFORD UNITED             H    0-3

1963-64   1Q    WITTON ALBION               H    4-1         

          2Q    NORTHWICH VICTORIA          H    4-4         

          2Qr   NORTHWICH VICTORIA          A    0-4

1964-65   1Q    WITTON ALBION               A    0-4

1966-67   1Q    WINSFORD UNITED             H    3-2         

          2Q    SKELMERSDALE UNITED         H    1-1         

          2Qr   SKELMERSDALE UNITED         A    1-5

1967-68   1Q    NEW BRIGHTON                H    1-1         

          1Qr   NEW BRIGHTON                A    2-1         

          2Q    RUNCORN                     A    2-5

1968-69   1Q    NANTWICH                    H    4-2         

          2Q    NORTHWICH VICTORIA          A    1-2

1969-70   1Q    SANDBACH RAMBLERS           A    1-0         

          2Q    NORTHWICH VICTORIA          H    0-5

1970-71   PRE   STALYBRIDGE CELTIC          H    0-7 

F.A. VASE

1974-75   1     STORK                       H    2-0         

          2     MIDDLEWICH ATHLETIC         A    0-1

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LGFC Season 2006/2007

Back Row L-R. Pete Gibbon, Mitch Izzard, Rich Hall, Steve O'Malley, Steve Capper, Mike Rafferty, James Birdsey, Mike Harrison, Carl Boase.

Front L - R Aaron McGahern, Nathan Browning, Paul Littler, Chris Crawford, Steve Carter, Ben Jones, Kevin Douglas, Ross Speight

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LGFC Season 2005/2006

Back Row L-R. Mr Yeadon, Chris Crawford, Mike Clarke, Colin Birtles, Pete Gibbon, Paul Littler, Graham Wyatt, Mark Baiton,

Scott Fullwood, Paul Lightfoot, Terry Lloyd.

Front L - R Chris Peers, Aaron McGahern, James Heat , James Birdsey, Ant Lunt, Lee Woodward, Dave Aleks, Daz Hayes,

Ben Jones, Nicky Bugg, Andy Hood.

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Mid Cheshire District Cup – Update Statement

Following an investigation by the Mid Cheshire District FA into the recent Mid Cheshire Cup Semi Final between Barnton and Lostock Gralam Reserves, both clubs have been found guilty of fielding ineligible players, both clubs have been fined, and the match will be replayed on Thursday 16th of April, 6.15pm at Barnton FC.

Lostock Gralam Football Club would like to make it clear that no written complaint was originally put forward by the club and would like thank the Mid Cheshire District FA for looking into the matter. We are embarrassed to have fielded an ineligible player for the reserves in the fixture against Barnton, who had already appeared for the first team in an earlier round of the cup. We hope this draws the matter to a close and look forward to the opportunity to play Barnton again.

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Congratulations to Jack Bryning who picked up a double award taking the Crewe Premier League Golden Boot along with the Players Player of the Year award for this season.

Congratulations to Tom Shutt who took Managers Player of the Year 2007/08.

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LGFC Reserves Squad Photo Season 2007/08

Back row L to R - Craig Jones, Jack Bryning, Jim Kimber, Ray Beattie, Dom Johns, Mark Chung,

Paul Lightfoot, Tom Shutt.  

Front Row L to R - Chris Crawford, Aaron Speight, Mike Clarke, Stu Sharman, John O'Sullivan,

Daz Hayes.

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Winning the Crewe and District 1st Division on 31st March 2007!

Lostock Reserves 4 – 1 Sandbach Town

The young guns of Lostock Reserves brought the first piece of silverware to the club in a decade with a resounded win in their final game of the season.

Kimber settled the nerves in the 4th minute when he threw himself at a Johns cross to open the scoring. The Lambs created a lot of chances but had to wait until just before half time for Harrison to slot home from just outside the box.

Half Time 2 – 0

Sandbach gave their hosts a scare when Halloran scored with what proved to be a consolation goal early in the second half. O’Sullivan scored the goal of the game shortly afterwards when he caught the keeper in conversation with his defence to launch a 63 yard free kick over his head to make it 3 – 1. Bryning put the icing on the cake with the fourth late into the game to spark celebrations that went on long into the night!

Manager Niki Bugg –

 “It’s a great achievement for a team to win the league like this in their first season, particularly with the number of young players we’ve had moving up into adult leagues for the first time. We’ve played good football all year and we’re looking forward to next season”

Vice Chairman Chris Peers –

“They’ve been a great bunch of lads all season and we’re proud that they’ve brought some silverware to the club. We seem to have a good balance of some of the older players dropping down from the first team to bring the young lads on and we hope to repeat the feat next year!

2008-09 Season

Saturday 25th April 2009

AJ Cooke Trophy – Semi Final

Winnington 1 – 2 Lostock Reserves AET

Lostocks second string made their 2nd final in a week after a hard fought victory after extra time against the much improved Winnington Avenue. The volume of games is starting to take it’s toll on Lostock, and they were short on bodies and energy in a first half in which Winnington took the lead. Lostock improved after the break and Izzard popped up with an equaliser to take the game to extra time, and Mike Clarke made sure the game didn’t progress to penalties with a late winner for the visitors.

Saturday 11th April 2009

Lostock Reserves 1 – 0 Tarporley Vics Res

Lostock kept themselves in contention for top spot in the Crewe and District League with a win against Tarporley Vics Reserves, Jack Bryning grabbing a late winner.

Match Report Saturday 4th April 2009

Tarporley Reserves 1 – 1 Lostock Gralam Res

Lostock missed out on the chance to go top of the league against the much improved Tarporley. Their cause wasn’t helped by playing most of the match with 10 men following the dismissal of Wakefield, but Byrning’s goal was enough to move them a point from the top with 3 games to go.

Match Report Saturday 28th March 2009

AJ Cooke Trophy

Sandbach 2 – 2 Lostock Reserves AET

Lostock Won 3 – 2 on penalties

Lostock Reserves progressed to a semi final against local rivals Winnington with a nail biting penalties win over Sandbach Utd. Lostock couldn’t find a winner in normal or extra time following goals from Jim Kimber and Mike Clarke, forcing penalties to find a winner.

Penalties conversions from Jack Bryning, Mitch Izzard and Tom Shutt saw Lostock progress.

Match Report Saturday 7th March 2009

Inter League Cup – R3

Lostock Gralam Res 3 – 2 Old Alt Vet

Lostock second string moved into the Quarter Finals of the Inter League Cup with a relatively comfortable win over Macclesfield based Old Alt Vets. The goals came from the familiar sources of Bryning, Harrison and Clarke.                                   

Match Report Saturday 28th February 2009

Sandbach United 2 – 7 Lostock Reserves.

Lostocks reserves kept alive their title hopes with a resounding victory away to Sandbach. The goals came from Bryning (2), Harrison (1), Clarke (2) and a Gibbon hat trick.                                         

Match Report Saturday 21st February 2009

Lostock Reserves 9 – 1 Winnington Avenue.

Lostocks second string cruised to a  comprehensive victory with a Mike Clarke hat trick, a brace each from Harrison and Izzard and solitary strikes from O’Malley and Cobley.

Match Report Saturday 20th December 2008

Crewe FA Cup

Lostock Reserves 2 - 4 Curshaws

Lostock crashed out of the cup in which they made the final last year in a poor performance. Clarke and Bryning were on target but it wasn't enough to ensure their progress.

Match Report Saturday 6th December 2008

Mid Cheshire District Cup

Lostock Reserves 4 – 3 Cuddington

Lostock’s second string ensured their progress from the second group, matching the senior teams 100 percent record in the competition. Goals from Clarke, Bryning, Harrison and Shutt were enough to see off Cuddington and book their place in the semi finals.

Match Report Saturday 22nd November 2008

Lostock Reserves 5 - 1 Cudddington

After a recent stutter, Lostock comprehensively dispatched local rivals and title challengers in this top of the table clash. Craig Smith grabbed another brace to make it 4 in 2 games, with Carter, Jones and Shutt making a telling contribution with a goal each.

Match Report Saturday 15th November 2008

Winnington 3 - 3 Lostock Reserves

Lostock lost ground at the top with a disappointing draw against local rivals Winnington. Tom Shutt opening the scoring for the visitors with a further brace from Craig Smith. Lostock take on Cuddington next saturday in a battle of the top 2.

Match Report Saturday 25th October 2008

Lostock Reserves 4 - 2 Sandbach Town

Lostock maintained top spot with a comfortable victory over mid table Sandbach. Goals from Mike Clarke (2), Tom Shutt and James Kimber made it 7 straight wins following their opening day upset against Bentley.

Next Match - Inter League Cup v Poynton FC (A)

Match Report Saturday 11th October 2008

Winnington 0 - 2 Lostock Reserves

Lostock's second string ran out comfortable winners despite never reaching the heights of their 7 goal display against this side a couple of weeks ago. Jack Bryning and Peter Harrison were on target to ensure Lostock take control of the group ahead of November Decembers meeting with local rivals Cuddington.

Match Report Saturday 27th September 2008

Lostock Reserves 4 - 0 Curshaws

Lostock's second string cruised to their 3rd straight win over last years champions in a convincing all round display. Goals from Clarke, Bryning, Harrison and stunning long range effort from Shutt secured the victory.

Match Report Saturday 20th September 2008

Sandbach 1 - 2 Lostock Reserves

Lostock continued their ascent up the league following their opening day loss with a hard fought victory at Sandbach. Dave Alex got both Lostock goals.

Match Report Saturday 30th August 2008

Crewe and District League

Lostock Res 1 - 3 Bentley.

Lostock made a hugely disappointing start to the new season with a home reversal against an average Bentley side. Dom Johns opening the scoring for Lostock and it looked as though they would have a simple victory, but overconfidence crept into their play and Smith was guilty of complacency as he conceded a penalty just before the half to take the sides level at Half Time.

Despite a stern talking to, Bentley extended their lead and ran out comfortable 3 - 1 winners.