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FCL Tournament (posted Wed 9th Feb 2011)
Footscray Lions JFC Summer Tournament of Football 16th / 17th July 2011 Cray Meadows Yth Centre, Baugh Road, Kent, DA14 5BT Age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12 and U12 Girls Please contact Mike Hanaway at fcltournament@hotmail.co.uk for an entry form and rules.

Players wanted - U9 (posted Mon 17th Jan 2011)
Under 9's - Successful A league side looking to strengthen squad. Looking for a goalkeeper and outfield players.Please contact either Mark McDonald (07956 559 448) or Ian Cogswell (07767 477 040)

Players Wanted (posted Wed 12th Jan 2011)
Under 10's - We are currently looking for players to strengthen the squad in preparation for next year when we will be playing 11 a side. We are a successful team and last year we won both the Autumn and Spring B league.Please contact David Steel 07980279821.

U11 Girls - First game (posted Sun 31st Oct 2010)
Foots Cray Lions Under 11 Girls played their first match today against fellow Charter Standard side Parkwood Rangers. Foots Cray ran out 4-0 winners in a game that was played in a tremendous spirit, with some great football being played by both teams. We hope that this will be the first of a number of friendly matches for the girls as we look to build towards entering the league next season. Any girls interested in playing at this age group should contact our Girls Development Officer.

AGM 2010 (posted Sun 1st Aug 2010)
Footscray Lions would like to welcome Jason Farrugia to the committee this season as the clubs event manager. We would also like to welcome Jacqui Herridge as the new parents representative. Full contact detals can be found on the officials page of the website.

FCL Tournament (posted Sun 1st Aug 2010)
Yet another succesful FCL Tournament took place over the weekend of the 24th and 25th July 2010. Congratulations to those that took part in the event and the winners are as follows :- U6 Crayford Arrows Red, U7 Vinters Park, U8 Hayden Youth, U9 Holtwood Rangers, U10 Langley Hawks, U11 Footscray Lions Yellow, U11 Girls Crystal Palace Ladies, U12 Valley Park Rangers Lions, U13 Junior Reds and U15 Dartford Reds

Concept 4 football course (posted Tue 8th Jun 2010)
Any 5 or 6 year old looking to join the succesful Concept 4 football courses starting on Friday 11th June 2010 please contact Stuart Garcia on 07903 739971 ASAP

U11 White (posted Wed 2nd Jun 2010)
FOOTSCRAY Lions White U11s are celebrating after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Junior Red Valiants in the final of the Bob Stagg’s Memorial Shield. They trailed 1-0 at the break but were back on terms in the second half when Mitchell Baker broke through before firing past the Junior Red keeper. However, Footscray found themselves trailing again 10 minutes before the final whistle when Junior Red Valiants restored their lead. Manager Lee Mills and coach Steve Allen decided to take a gamble and push four players up front but the equaliser came from an unlikely source two minutes from time when centre half Jardel Bundu-Kamara found the target. The match looked certain to go to extra-time but Footscray midfielder Tommy Mills had other ideas when he picked up possession on the left. His first-time cross picked out Baker, who flicked a shot over the keeper and into the net for his second goal of the game and 40th of a prolific season.

U9 Spring League Winners (posted Wed 2nd Jun 2010)
Congratulations to the U9 team who have won the spring league. They have already had great success with winning the Autumn league as well this season and are looking forward to competing next season.

U11 White (posted Sat 29th May 2010)
Well done to the U11 White team on winning the Brown Shield Cup Final on Sunday 23rd May. Beating Junior Red Valiants 3-2

FCL U11 White (posted Sun 16th May 2010)
Good Luck U11 White for the Topps Tiles Tournament, (sponsors our training kit) being held at Leicester City's Walkers Stadium on Saturday 29th May

Concept 4 football (posted Tue 4th May 2010)
Concept 4 football - 1 day course on Wednesday 2nd June 2010 between 9-30am and 3pm at Crayford Arrows Sports Club. Cost is £10-00 for FCL players, invite a friend for £15-00. Limited spaces available on a first come first served basis. To book your place please text Stuart Garcia with players name and DOB on 07903 739971

Players Wanted (posted Tue 13th Apr 2010)
'A' league side require players - FCL U10 Yellow who won the B League this season are looking for new players for the 2010 / 2011 season to strengthen an already succesful squad for the 11 a side season in the A league. If you are interested in a trial please contact Andy Bennett on 07988 742876 or e mail footscraylionsjfc@live.com

U9 League Winners (posted Mon 15th Feb 2010)
Congratulations to the U9's who clinched the C West title at the weekend, well done to all the boys !

U8 tournament success (posted Tue 12th Jan 2010)
Congratulations to FCL U8\'s who finished runners up in the recent Leyton Orient Masters Tournament in Brentwood, Essex. The team played through a high standard field to reach the final and received a great trophy for their efforts

U10 Yellow Success (posted Mon 30th Nov 2009)
Congratulations to FCL U10 Yellow who have won their Selkent Autumn league. The team have been sponsored this season by Jackson Lifts

Race Night (posted Tue 13th Oct 2009)
Friday 30th October 2009 Venue - Sidcup Conservative Club, 7pm - Midnight. Entrance £2 per adult including race card. No children. Contact your manager for full details

FCL - Tournament Success (posted Tue 1st Sep 2009)
The annual summer Festival of Football organised by Bexley junior football club Foots Cray Lions attracted more than 800 young players this year. In front of over 1,500 spectators, youngsters aged from under 6 to 15, fought it out on the football field. The event was held at Cleeve Park School, Bexley Lane, Sidcup, because the club, which has more than 320 members, currently has no home ground. This is its sixth season away from its headquarters in Baugh Road, Foots Cray, after Bexley Council identified contamination problems with the ground. This year the festival fielded 78 teams. The under-6 sides played a round-robin and each player received a medal and a fair play trophy was presented to Valley Park Rangers. Players from under-7 to under-14 played in a knockout competition. The winners were: Under 7 - Langley Hawks (Bromley) under-8 - Holtwood Rangers (Maidstone); Under-9 - Langley Hawks (Bromley); Under-10 - Foot Cray Lions Yellow (Foots Cray); Under-11 - Teviot Rangers (Woolwich) . Under 12 - Kingfisher (Welling) ; Under 13 - Petts Wood JFC (Petts Wood) Under-14 Crayford Arrows (Crayford).

FCL U6s Start training (posted Sun 16th Aug 2009)
Training for the Footscray Lions U6's commences on Saturday 5th September 2009 at King Georges Playing Fields, Longlands Road, Sidcup, Kent. Start time is 9am. There will be 2 coaches to take the team. Please ensure those attending wear suitable foootwear and shin pads.

AGM - 13th July 2009 (posted Tue 14th Jul 2009)
Footscray Lions AGM was held on the 13th July 2009. A big thanks goes to outgoing Chairman Paul Vines who is replaced by Clive Marks a long standing member of the club. Other changes were the election of Chris Spearing as the new general manager and Jamie Valler as the new mini soccer fixtures secretary

U10 Yellow (posted Tue 14th Jul 2009)
Congratulations to the U10's Yellow who were league champions this season. They were also invited to the Chelsea Elite Tournament where they finished 3rd, only just missing out on the play off places

Team Success (posted Tue 12th May 2009)
Congratulations to the following teams on their achievments this season - U18's - A League Winners U16's - League runner up U15's - League Trophy finalists U12 Girls - League winners and League trophy finalists

U7 - Chelsea Elite 48 (posted Tue 17th Mar 2009)
Congratulations to Footscray Lions U7 Reds who have been invited to play in the Chelsea 48 Elite Tournament being held in July this year. The tournament involves the top teams being selected to play in this great event - Good Luck

FOOTSCRAY LIONS TOURNAMENT 2009 (posted Tue 10th Mar 2009)
The Footscray Lions International Football Tournament will be held on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2009 at Cleeve Park School, Bexley Lane, Sidcup. The tournament will cater for the following age groups - U6,U7,U8,U9,U10,U11,U12,U13,U14 and U12 Girls. There are limited team slots available. For an application form and conditions of entry please e mail the following :- footscraylionsjfc@live.com

Ian Devo (posted Sun 25th Jan 2009)
The service for Ian Devo will be held as follows: Friday 30th January, 11.30am All Saints Church, Bercta Road, New Eltham Then from 1pm at Charlton Park Rugby Club Broad Walk, Kidbrook, SE3 8NB The family has said that anyone is welcome. They do not want any flowers sent, but instead would like donations to the Meningitis Trust.

Happy Christmas and New Year (posted Sun 21st Dec 2008)
Footscray Lions JFC Committee and Managers wish all payers , parents and volunteers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Quiz night success (posted Mon 17th Nov 2008)
FCL Charity quiz night held on Friday 14th November was attended by over 100 people. Over 14 teams of varying ability battled it out over 7 rounds containing a mixture of pop music through the years. The event was won by a team of 'elderly' gentlemen who's knowledge of Westlife hits couldn't be matched. Overall we raised £200 for the Oast House Trust in Kent and nearly £300 for Jenny's Fund. Thanks to Terry and all those that assisted in organising the event

FIXTURES - 19th October 2008 (posted Tue 14th Oct 2008)
U7 No Game ............................. U8 Black v FCL Yellow at Longlands 10-00am KO........... U8 Yellow v FCL Black at Longlands 10-00am KO........... U8 Red v Bexley Pumas at Longlands 10-00am KO........... U9 Yellow v Blackheath Wanderers at Burnt Oak School 11-15am KO..... U9 Black No Game ................... U10 Black v Lewisham Yth White at Burnt Oak School 10-00am KO ....... U10 Yellow v Villacourt Rovers Yellow ( LFA Cup)Away............... U10 White v FC Sutton Dynamos at Burnt Oak School 11-15am KO......... U11A v HFF Falcons at Marathon Ground................... U11B v All Stars United at Longlands 10-30am KO.......... U12 Black v Darent River (Bexley Cup) at Sidcup Youth Centre 10-30am KO ............ U12 Girls v Hexley Rangers at Burnt Oak School 10-00am KO............ U13 v VCD Athletic (Bexley Cup)at Old Rd, Crayford.................. U14 v Eltham Town (Bexley Cup) at Waring Park 10-30am KO.......... U15 v K9 Colts Away .......................... U16 v South London Doves Away.............................. U17 v Orpington Town at Marlborough Park 10-30am KO................ U18 v Downham Wanderers Away

Race Night Success (posted Tue 7th Oct 2008)
Many thanks to all those that attended and supported the race night on Friday. A good turnout by all teams ensured an enjoyable night. There were many happy winners and just as many happy losers. In all the club raised a total of £765.44. This money will help fund the cost of the new Footscray Lions website. A big thanks to Jason, Louise and all those that helped organise the evening. Thanks as well to Louise, Sue , Vanessa and all the other girls who cooked all night to feed the crowds...look forward to the quiz night.

Girls Football Workshop (posted Sat 30th Aug 2008)
FCL , As a Charter Standard Club are actively promoting Girls Football and will be running a Saturday Soccer Club for girls of all ages (6-16) and all abilities. The Club will run every Saturday morning commencing on the 13th of September 2008 from 9.30am to 11.30am at King Georges Field, York Road, Off Longlands Road, Sidcup. We intend to make these sessions fun as well as practical with the emphasis on small sided games to enhance skills. The cost per child will be just £1.00 per week on a "pay as you play" basis. We intend to have at least two coaches in attendance per week. Although there will be no league games we will look to arrange as many friendlies and enter as many tournaments as we can. The long term plan is to produce teams to enter into the league next year. Please call Lawrence on 07905 377665 to register intersest or answer any questions

FCL Tournament Success (posted Sun 19th Jun 2005)
FOOTSCRAY LIONS U-11s FINISH SEASON WITH SUCCESS IN ESSEX (19th June 2005) Two U-11s teams from Foots Cray Lions had an early morning start on 19th June for the Little Thurrock Dynamos 6-a-side tournament in Essex. From previous years we expected a hard competiton and were not disappointed. Our “B” team faced a tough group with Grays Athletic’s Academy “B” and the hosts, Little Thurrock, and despite some good performances were unable to progress to the semi-finals. For our “A” team, a 2-0 win followed by a 4-0 win set up a group decider against Grays Athletic Academy “A” who had won their games 6-0 and 3-0. Although Grays recorded a convincing 3-0 win, our “A” team still progressed to the semi-finals, as best runners-up across the three groups, to face Grays Athletic Academy “B”. A very tight game with good defensive performances and some excellent goalkeeping ended 0-0, and on to a penalty shoot-out. Two good saves from Bradley McNamara and some confident penalty taking produced a 3-2 win with one penalty to spare. The final was a re-match against Grays Athletic Academy “A” and, when Grays took an early lead with a superb long range effort, a repeat score looked likely. But that goal only seemed to trigger a greater determination from our lads who fought their way back into the game and deservedly equalised just before half-time through Lionel Baguma. The second half was very evenly contested with Foots Cray coming nearest to winning when a header late on cannoned off of the crossbar. So another penalty shoot-out. With the score at 3-3 and one penalty each left, Bradley McNamara pulled off another excellent save. “We’ve won this” said Josh Acers, as he calmly strode from the centre circle to place the final penalty inside the top corner of the net to cheers that must have been heard all across Thurrock. Pictured above is the successful Foots Cray Lions “A” team. I doubt that any team from Kent has received so much local support in a final against an Essex side. As we found out after, that was the first defeat suffered by Grays Athletic Academy “A” in an end of season tournament.