Amateur football

Cumbrian coaches to train American footballers

Women football coaches photo Two female coaches from Cumbria will shortly be travelling to America to deliver football sessions for three months.

Last updated 17 June 2011
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Cumbrian teens turn their backs on football – for soccer

Jak Harris photo Two football-mad teenagers have won soccer scholarships to universities in the United States.

Last updated 17 June 2011
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Legend Billy set to host fund-raiser

billyrafferty CARLISLE UNITED legend Billy Rafferty is to host a one-day, six-a-side tournament to raise funds for Carlisle Youth Zone.

Last updated 17 June 2011
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Sponsors sign up again for Tesco Cumberland League cups

Football's Tesco Cumberland League has retained its cup sponsors for the 2011/12 season, which could be its last in its present form.

Last updated 16 June 2011
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Regional player of year award for Carlisle footballer

William Swailes photo William Swailes has been recognised by Carlisle Football Club, The Football League Trust and The Football Pools and was awarded a Regional Player of the Year Award at the brmb Grass Roots Football Show.

Last updated 16 June 2011
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Cumbrian referee aiming for Premier League in six years

Anthony Backhouse photo Young referee Anthony Backhouse plans to reach the Premier League by the time he is 26.

Last updated 13 June 2011
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Abbeytown win Cumbrian women's league title

Abbeytown women photo Abbeytown have been crowned Cumbria Women’s League champions for the first time after a last-day thriller.

Last updated 7 June 2011
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Cumbrian Sam McGarry set on football big time with Bristol

Sam McGarry photo England prospect Sammie McGarry is to link up with women’s Super League club Bristol Academy.

Last updated 4 June 2011
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Tournament launched in memory of Whitehaven chairman

Shaun Hocking photo Whitehaven Amateurs are to launch the Shaun Hocking Memorial Tournament next month in honour of the football club’s late chairman.

Last updated 2 June 2011
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Cumbrian football coach completes UEFA pro licence

Tony Skillen photo Coach Tony Skillen has become one of the most educated men in world football after completing his UEFA pro licence.

Last updated 27 May 2011
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Hinde breaks goal record as Silloth win cup

Silloth football team photo Goal ace Andy Hinde broke Silloth’s goal-scoring record on the way to lifting the ISS Peter Dawson Benevolent Cup.

Last updated 26 May 2011
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Champions Arroyo end league season with win

Carlisle Sunday league Third Division champions Arroyo ended an excellent season with a 4-2 victory over Parkland, suffering only one defeat in 22 league games.

Last updated 25 May 2011
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Silloth romp to win against Cleator Moor Celtic

Silloth and Cleator Moor Celtic met for the second time in four days in Division One of the Tesco Cumberland League.

Last updated 19 May 2011
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Ex-Carlisle Utd ace Graham Anthony quits Penrith

Graham Anthony photo Former Carlisle United star Graham Anthony has parted company with Northern League Division One outfit Penrith.

Last updated 19 May 2011
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John Clasper named Penrith manager

John Clasper photo Penrith AFC have appointed John Clasper as their new manager.

Last updated 17 May 2011
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Cumbrian referee has sights set on Premier League

John Mulligan photo Young referee John Mulligan has his eyes set on the Premier League after enjoying a taste of a top tournament in Texas.

Last updated 17 May 2011
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Carlisle City lose last home match

Amateur football photo Carlisle City 0 Blyth Town 3: Carlisle City's home league season ended in disappointing fashion after a poor defensive display.

Last updated 16 May 2011
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Brampton lift Sunday Cup after nine-goal thriller

Brampton 5 Parkland 4 (after aet): Brampton emerged deserved winners in the County Sunday Cup final, surviving an early double penalty scare and coming from behind on three occasions to lift the cup in style.

Last updated 14 May 2011
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Carlisle City Reserves win promotion back to Premier Division

Carlisle City Reserves were presented with the championship trophy before their final First Division fixture in the Tesco Cumberland County League last Saturday.

Last updated 12 May 2011
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