FCL U7 and U14 represent their country in Soisy-sur -Seine, Paris- June 2011

FCL JFC Home Ground situated at Baugh Road, Rectory Lane, Foots Cray, Kent DA14

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NEWS
100 GOALS FOR MITCHELL! (posted Sun 29th Jan 2012)
"100 Goals for Mitchell" In just his 3rd season at the club U13 White, striker Mitchell scored 4 goals today taking his total to 103! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Well done Mitchell! KEEP 'EM COMING!!!!
U9 Promotion Success (posted Mon 23rd Jan 2012)
Well done to Terry Ansell's under 9's who won promotion into the B league. They were runners up in the C league only loosing one game all season. A great achievement by all the boys and the coaches.
Players Wanted (posted Sun 19th Jun 2011)
Footscray Lions JFC are currently seeking players to strengthen squads at the following age groups - U12 , U13 and U15. Details are posted opposite. If you feel you have what it takes to be part of a successful teamn then contact the managers listed under the players wanted adverts
Most successful season in clubs history (posted Sun 19th Jun 2011)
Congratulations to all the teams last season who have made it the best in the clubs long history. Last season Footscray Lions had more teams finishing in the top two than in any other previous campaigns. In addition many of the teams had successful cup and shield runs - Well done and the club wish you all the best for the forthcoming season !
U17 - FCL v Real Madrid (posted Sun 19th Jun 2011)
Dream fixture - Well done to the U17 team who travelled to Madrid for an international tournament this May. A high quality field from across Europe took part including academy sides from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bolton Wanderers. The dreams came true as FCL were drawn against Real Madrid who fielded the son of French International Zinedan Zidan. Although the lads lost 3-1 it was an excellent display against one of the top academy sides in Spain.
Presentation Night (posted Sun 19th Jun 2011)
A big thanks to all the players and parents who attended the recent presentation nights. The enthusiasm and input from all made them both incredible nights attended by over 600 people. Well done to all the players and to Jason and Louise for their time and organisation.
Facebook (posted Wed 12th Jan 2011)
Facebook Link - If you wish to catch up with the club on facebook or see the news and events follow the link on the home page
Honorary Life President (posted Thu 11th Nov 2010)
Local junior football club, Foots Cray Lions have recognised the outstanding contribution made to the club by their Secretary, Bernard Justham, by making him the first Honorary Life President of the club. Bernard has been involved with the club since it was founded and has worked tirelessly running the administration for over 30 years as well as helping to build it up from a one team club in 1977 into an FA Charter Standard club, which now has 21 teams with over 250 players. To mark the occasion a commemorative plaque was presented by to Bernard by the club Chairman, Clive Marks, at the recent Club open day at the Cray Youth Centre in Rectory Lane, Foots Cray.
ABOUT FCL
Foots Cray Lions played their first league game on 10th October 1977. The game was played at the old Foots Cray Outdoor Activity Centre football pitches, in the U/14 Division of the old Mercury Junior Football League against Bexley Colts, Foot’s Cray Lions running out 6-4 winners.

It had all started the previous year when the lads on the Foots Cray Estate
and the North Cray Estate started kicking a football around in the Foots
Cray Meadows. It wasn’t long before a dad, Alan Webster became interested in their efforts and started coaching them. Alan and a friend Bob Warner started organizing the boys as a proper team, and through Alan’s footballing connections friendly games were organized though the summer.

After much argument the name Foots Cray Lions was agreed. Foots Cray because that’s where home games would be played, and Lions as most of the boys supported Millwall. The newly formed club became affiliated to the LYFA with just one team in the U14’s division.

With up’s and downs over the next couple of years the ‘Lions’ struggled on eventually losing all of their junior football teams.

The opening of the Youth centre in Rectory Lane saw a new junior football team emerge under the banner of Foots Cray Lions, once again competing in the local leagues. From this point on new players were recruited and the junior teams grew and grew. Rectory Lane became the loved home of Foots Cray Lions JFC until a survey revealed the pitches were contaminated and the football stopped.

Today Foots Cray Lions fields over 20 junior teams from Under 6 to Under 18 catering for all abilities. Foots Cray Lions achieved FA recognition as an FA Charter Standard Development Club, an award the club is very proud of.

Our ground at Baugh Road, Rectory Lane is an important part of the club’s history and identity and the club is determined to return to play football on the pitches they call ‘home’ and develop the ground to cater for the boys and girls of Foots Cray Lions.
PLAYERS WANTED
Foots Cray Lions require players for the following age groups for the 2011 / 2012 season

Under 6's - Contact Mike Hanaway mobile 07773670319

Under 10's - Successful league side looking to strengthen squad. Looking for good standard players.Please contact either Mark McDonald (07956 559 448) or Ian Cogswell (07767 477 040)

Under 12's - We are currently looking for a defender and goalkeeper to join our Selkent league 'B' division 11 'a' side football team. Please contact Andy Bennett on Email: vickybennett489@btinternet.com or 07988742876

U13's - Players wanted to expand succesful A league squad - Please contact Gary Mills 07500 884879

U13's Black - Players wanted to expand squad - Please contact Martin Forde 07734 400043

U15's - Players wanted to strengthen good standard squad for coming season,excellent coaching by ex academy staff - Please contact Wayne on 07872 550356.


GIRLS WANTED - Footscray Lions JFC are looking for girls of any age and ability to strengthen their Girls football section. If you are interested in training and playing in a team environment please contact Lawrence ORTON on 07905 377665 or e mail footscraylionsgirls@yahoo.co.uk

or e-mail footscraylionsjfc@live.com

Training is by FA qualified coaches in a friendly, enjoyable and safe environment.
RESULTS
For Under 6 Black
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For U12 / U13 Girls and Satur
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For Under 7 Yellow / Black, U8 Yellow / Black / White
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For U11 and U12 Yellow / Blac
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For U9, U10, U13 White / Black / Yello, U14 / U15 / U16, U17 / U18
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EVENTS
Sat 31st Mar 2012 - Race Night
Race Night at The Pavilion Club, 135 Footscray Road, Eltham. Flyers will be handed out in the next few weeks. £5 for adults and kids are free. Ticket only event-so please see your manager for tickets. You can contact Jacqui Herridge on 07712854029 for more details.
Fri 11th May 2012 - Presentation Night
Our first presentation night of the year to be held at the Alexander Suite Swanley. All details of ages etc to be confirmed at a later date.
Fri 18th May 2012 - Presentation Night
Our second presentation night to be hels at the Alexander Suite, Swanley. Details of what ages and times to follow.