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Future football stars are being welcomed to join Tamworth FC’s Soccer School.

The two day course takes place at Tamworth College on Tuesday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 17.

The course, for six-14-year-olds, runs from 10am-3pm both days and costs £20.

Family discounts are available and there are 80 places up for grabs.

Youngsters who sign up also get matchday tickets, take part in a penalty shoot-out and get to meet some of the Tamworth players.

More details are available from Jay Edwards on 07545 550477 or by emailing community@thelambs.co.uk.

The Geeds caused an upset last week

The weather has caused some issues over the last few weeks, but last week saw the Leisure Leagues kick off the new year.  Below are the first updates for 2010.

Wilnecote Sunday

Deportivo Laka Talent had their own “Ash Sunday” as Steven Ash saw them home 5-2 against Wannabee Top and led them away from the relegation zone.

Double Dutch had Paul Bryan at his best as they managed the same score against Inter Minan to stay top, while Faresille kept their title hopes alive after a 5-1, Chris Brown-inspired victory over Bodyzone.

Socceroos stay top of division one after beating high-flying BLH 8-5 – and that slip allowed Brew Alex to move second with a 2-1 victory over Bimblers. HS stay in the relegation zone despite a 5-2 hammering of Inter Minan that saw James Colin star.

Q Stars are rooted to the bottom of division two after a Darren Davidson proved too hot to handle in Kerona’s 8-3 dismissal, but they stay in touch as Cannon Fodder also lost, Steven Rodgerson proving the difference in a 3-2 edging. Finally, TFC Young Uns cruised home 4-1 against Austrey.

Woodhouse Sunday

Totally Useless made it four wins out of four in awesome fashion with their 22-1 mauling of The Allmightys, as Matt Silvestre starred.

Bolehall Youth kept up the pressure with their 11-0 destruction of The All Stains, whilst Jurassic shared a pulsating 5-5 draw with Liberals 1907.

Woodhouse Monday

IMN were the stars in the Woodhouse Monday Premier Division this week with their 8-3 destruction of FTG, whilst Division One leaders FC Beefcelona eased through 4-0 against Messers United.

Sweet Feet Reserves stormed to a 6-2 demolition of Usual Suspects, and rock-bottom NLME shared a 3-3 draw with Moobs FC.

Woodhouse Wednesday

Bouncebackability remain top of Woodhouse Wednesday after their incredible 25-1 dismissal of Feet For Street, but Not So Athletic kept up the pressure with their crushing 12-3 victory over Mean Machine, thanks to Adam Gurney.
Mutts Nutts belied their lower half position in the table with a Brett Walker-inspired 14-5 win against Real Tamworth, whilst Without A Paddle edged through 7-5 in their thriller with Charlie GFC.

Woodhouse Thursday

Dunya Dunya made it seven wins out of seven to remain top of the Tamworth 6-a-side league.

Despite peppering the Nikke Allstars goal, they found Tom Wigley in outstanding form between the sticks, and could only pick up a narrow 1-0 win.

Anthony Dutton proved to be the difference for West Midlands Village as they edged past HIB FC, 1-0. Vavers V’s were the nights biggest winners as Matt Watson starred in their 4-1 humbling of Winning Post.

Wilnecote Thursday

Geeds caused a big upset in the Tamworth 5-a-side league and had their goalkeeper Dave Randle to thank for their 5-4 defeat of table toppers Brewers Droop.

Wongs took full advantage of the leaders slip, moving to within a point of the summit, and did so in some style, smashing 14 past N.L.M.E, who could only reply with a solitary consolation. Mile Oak Rovers were also big winners, in slightly less sensational fashion, as they hit YMA for six, who could only muster one in response.

On The Bus were made to work considerably harder for maximum points, battling to a 6-5 defeat of Allstars, keeping themselves well in the title hunt in the process.

Anyone who wants to join the 5 and 6 a side football leagues in Tamworth can ring 0845 230 2340 or visit www.leisureleagues.net

Football and footballer - Photo: Farhad Sh

It’s time for this weeks roundup of what’s been happening in the Tamworth Leisure leagues in the past week.

WOODHOUSE FRIDAY

Passt It won the title as they just held off Sweet Feet United 4-3 in the winner-takes-all silverware decider.

Simon Rowley led them to the victory, proving the difference in a ding-dong clash, while Ed Powtner played at his best but Wilnecote Wanderers had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Wildboyz despite his efforts.

WOODHOUSE SUNDAY

Totally Useless sealed the Woodhouse Sunday title in emphatic fashion with a 16-4 mauling of Counterfeit FC, thanks to Jason Taylor.

Misfits did all they could by romping home to a 22-1 rout of The Allmightys FC as Steve Smith starred, but they will only be playing to seal the runners-up berth on the final day.

Tom Mortimer claimed the star man gong for Bolehall Youth in their crushing 12-2 win over Liberals 1907.

WILNECOTE SUNDAY

A massive shock in the Premier division saw Pathetic Athletic pick up their first victory of the season beating Asda Dynamos 3-2.

Double Dutch beat sneaked home by the odd goal nine to stay top as Gaz Hutchings proved the difference, while it was “sixy football” all the way elsewhere.

First there was no “Donkey Darby” as Rob Darby led Farseille to a 6-2 victory over Bodyzone and then there was a case of “Maxwell House” as Deportivo Laka Talent beat Wannabee Top 6-3 with Andrew Maxwell taking the plaudits.

The top of the table clash in division one went the way of Socceroos as they saw off Beadles Left Hand 3-1 as Steve Sargent gave a well-drilled performance, while the game between Bimblers and Brew Alex and the clash between strugglers Inter Minan and HS both ended 2-2.

Villa ripped up the formbook in division two, destroying leaders Queens Head Rangers 7-1 as John Barron was at his best. Rangers loss enabled YMA the chance to close the gap to a point – and they did just that as Tom Pegg hung on for a great performance in a 7-6 classic with Cannon Fodder.

TFC Young Uns lost ground after a Ben Wigan-inspired Austrey beat them 5-4, while Kerona had Tom Williams as it his best in a 5-2 triumph over Q Stars.

WOODHOUSE MONDAY

Clive’s Soldiers are starting to find their feet in the Woodhouse 6-a-side Premier Division as Duncan Mivlick starred in their narrow 4-3 defeat of White Lions.

Daz Hill was in fine form for First Division leaders FC Beefcelona as they battled to a fine 5-4 victory over Bad Boi Chow. The win was to prove even more significant as second place Inter slipped up in a 4-4 draw with Sweet Feet Reserves.

Moobs FC told Usual Suspects, to “give me the keys”, and they duly obliged, going down 2-0 to the former.

WOODHOUSE WEDNESDAY

Bouncebackability sentenced Feet For Street to ‘Third-Degree Burns’ in the Woodhouse Wednesday league, as Richie Burns was on fire in their 16-0 mauling.

Gareth Roberts led Without A Paddle to a 14-2 destruction of Charlie GFC, and Ricky Webb starred for Mutts Nutts in a crushing 10-5 victory over Real Tamworth.

WOODHOUSE THURSDAY

Dunya Dunya’s five wins out of five in the Woodhouse Thursday league was confirmed with a regulation 4-0 win over Nikee Allstars, thanks to Mark Carter.

The Winning Post have claimed five points from five games after a 4-2 win against Vaver V’s, whilst HIB FC put three past West Mids Village without reply.

WILNECOTE THURSDAY

Wongs sit in a commanding position at the top of the Tamworth 6-a-side league, and sent out a warning shot to the rest of the division in a 10-0 crushing of Red Star Belgrave.

Mill Oak Rovers picked up their second win of the season as they battled to a 5-3 victory over 9 Foot Neons, whilst YMA came out on top against On the Bus, 7-4.

Anyone who wants to join the 5 & 6-a-side football leagues in Tamworth can ring 0845 230 2340 or visit www.leisureleagues.net.

Football and footballer - Photo: Farhad Sh

This is the first round up here on Tamworth Blog from the guys at Leisure Leagues in Tamworth, each week we will publish a fill round-up of all the action from the Tamworth Leisure Leagues 6 aside football.  Here is the first update from our friends at Tamworth Leisure Leagues.

WOODHOUSE FRIDAY

Passt It won the title as they just held off Sweet Feet United 4-3 in the winner-takes-all silverware decider.

Simon Rowley led them to the victory, proving the difference in a ding-dong clash, while Ed Powtner played at his best but Wilnecote Wanderers had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Wildboyz despite his efforts.

WOODHOUSE SUNDAY

Totally Useless sealed the Woodhouse Sunday title in emphatic fashion with a 16-4 mauling of Counterfeit FC, thanks to Jason Taylor.

Misfits did all they could by romping home to a 22-1 rout of The Allmightys FC as Steve Smith starred, but they will only be playing to seal the runners-up berth on the final day.

Tom Mortimer claimed the star man gong for Bolehall Youth in their crushing 12-2 win over Liberals 1907.

WILNECOTE SUNDAY

A massive shock in the Premier division saw Pathetic Athletic pick up their first victory of the season beating Asda Dynamos 3-2.

Double Dutch beat sneaked home by the odd goal nine to stay top as Gaz Hutchings proved the difference, while it was “sixy football” all the way elsewhere.

First there was no “Donkey Darby” as Rob Darby led Farseille to a 6-2 victory over Bodyzone and then there was a case of “Maxwell House” as Deportivo Laka Talent beat Wannabee Top 6-3 with Andrew Maxwell taking the plaudits.

The top of the table clash in division one went the way of Socceroos as they saw off Beadles Left Hand 3-1 as Steve Sargent gave a well-drilled performance, while the game between Bimblers and Brew Alex and the clash between strugglers Inter Minan and HS both ended 2-2.

Villa ripped up the formbook in division two, destroying leaders Queens Head Rangers 7-1 as John Barron was at his best. Rangers loss enabled YMA the chance to close the gap to a point – and they did just that as Tom Pegg hung on for a great performance in a 7-6 classic with Cannon Fodder.

TFC Young Uns lost ground after a Ben Wigan-inspired Austrey beat them 5-4, while Kerona had Tom Williams as it his best in a 5-2 triumph over Q Stars.

WOODHOUSE MONDAY

Clive’s Soldiers are starting to find their feet in the Woodhouse 6-a-side Premier Division as Duncan Mivlick starred in their narrow 4-3 defeat of White Lions.

Daz Hill was in fine form for First Division leaders FC Beefcelona as they battled to a fine 5-4 victory over Bad Boi Chow. The win was to prove even more significant as second place Inter slipped up in a 4-4 draw with Sweet Feet Reserves.

Moobs FC told Usual Suspects, to “give me the keys”, and they duly obliged, going down 2-0 to the former.

WOODHOUSE WEDNESDAY

Bouncebackability sentenced Feet For Street to ‘Third-Degree Burns’ in the Woodhouse Wednesday league, as Richie Burns was on fire in their 16-0 mauling.

Gareth Roberts led Without A Paddle to a 14-2 destruction of Charlie GFC, and Ricky Webb starred for Mutts Nutts in a crushing 10-5 victory over Real Tamworth.

WOODHOUSE THURSDAY

Dunya Dunya’s five wins out of five in the Woodhouse Thursday league was confirmed with a regulation 4-0 win over Nikee Allstars, thanks to Mark Carter.

The Winning Post have claimed five points from five games after a 4-2 win against Vaver V’s, whilst HIB FC put three past West Mids Village without reply.

WILNECOTE THURSDAY

Wongs sit in a commanding position at the top of the Tamworth 6-a-side league, and sent out a warning shot to the rest of the division in a 10-0 crushing of Red Star Belgrave.

Mill Oak Rovers picked up their second win of the season as they battled to a 5-3 victory over 9 Foot Neons, whilst YMA came out on top against On the Bus, 7-4.

Anyone who wants to join the 5 & 6-a-side football leagues in Tamworth can ring 0845 230 2340 or visit www.leisureleagues.net

Tamworth FC have been drawn a tough fixture in the FA Trophy, away to Blue Sqaure Premier high flyers Mansfield Town.

The ties will be played December 12.  Visit the Lambs Website for more information.

The Lambs were dumped out of the FA Cup on Saturday October 24 when they travelled to Ilkeston Town.

Tamworth FC lost 2-0 to the Blue Square North outfit in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying round.

Ilkeston Town scored a goal in each half to earn them a tie with Blue Square Premiers Cambridge United in the first round proper of the FA Cup.

You can read the full match report here.

Lamb’s legend Ronnie Sims sadly passed away on Friday October 16.

Ronnie Sims who also played for Liverpool during his career passed away peacefully with his wife Sandra and Step-daughter Mel at his side.

The Lambs posted the story on their website and promised a fitting tribute to the Lambs legend in their next match programme.

The Lambs will travel to Ilkeston Town in the FA Cup 4th Qualifying round to be played on October 24.

Ilkeston Town are 4th in the Blue Square North league and came through after beating Eastwood 3-1 away from home on Tuesday night (October 13), earning the tie with the high flying Lambs.

Tamworth FC have already organised the coach to Ilkeston for £5 return.  For more details on tickets, please keep your eye on the clubs Official Website.

The Lambs finally came back to Tamworth after 4 games on the road on Tuesday night (October 6) to host York City in the only Blue Square Premier match of the evening.  The game, even though the only one of the night was highly anticipated as Gary Mills Lambs were only a point behind York City who were unbeaten in 9 games.

Despite taking the lead on 18 minutes through Tait’s flicked header and plenty of possession, the Lambs went into Half time honours even after Ferrell equalised for the visitors on 40 minutes.

The 2nd half started with vigour with both teams playing attacking football, it was York City though took the lead on 61 minutes when Brodie headed home from close range.  The rain by now was pouring and York doubled their lead on the 78th minute through a diving header from Sangare.

The Lambs pressured the York defence and after believing they won a penalty (which was waved away by referee Mohareb), they set up a tense final few minutes of the game with a towering header by Tait drawing the Lambs one closer to gaining to a point.  However, it wasn’t to be and York City went back up the M1 with the points.

You can read the full match report and reaction on The Lambs official site.

The Lambs climbed to 3rd in the Blue Square Premier league yesterday (Saturday September 19) even with an ever growing  injury list at The Lamb.

The Lambs took the lead within 12 minutes when a pin point cross from Shaw was greeted by Blackwood’s powerful header which left Bittner no chance.  It took Tamworth another 5 minutes to double the lead with a sweet volley by Shaw, leaving Salisbury, who are 22nd in the league, picking the ball out of the back of the net.

The 2nd half saw Tamworth kicking towards the Castle End and saw Tamworth probing and looking for their third but they were unable to find the break through.  Settling for a 2 – 0 win, The Lambs were elevated to 3rd in the league, not bad considering they were promoted just this season.

You can read the full match report on The Lambs website here.