Paget Sports F.C

Boldmere Falcons U8's Win The Colron Invitational 2009 Football tournament at Sutton Coldfield Town FC

Paget Sports former assistant manager Simon Mellor is now coach at Boldmere Falcons U8's. His team enjoyed a great day out at Sutton Coldfield Town FC

Boldmere Falcons U8s were triumphant against all odds in winning the Colron 2009 Invitational tournament which was played at Sutton Town FC on Sunday 25th April 2009.

After being well beaten in the first game by Beacon Colts who included no less than 3 signed very talented Aston Villa players in their line up Boldmere Falcons bounced back in incredible style by beating Sutton Utd,Rugeley Rangers and Holly Lane. In the last group match against Holly Lane Boldmere Falcons scored 3 times in the final 2 minutes to come from 3 - 1 behind to earn an unlikely semi final spot.

The semi final was another close game with Boldmere falcons again leaving it late to snatch a deserved 2 - 1 victory at the death over tournament hosts Colron Boys.

The final was expected to be a one way affair with Boldmere Falcons again up against a classy Beacon Colts team who had up to this match steam rollered every team in their path.
However as we all know "football is a funny old game" and it was Boldmere Falcons who powered to an unlikely but thoroughly deserved 4 - 0 victory.

Boldmere Falcons U8s Team

Ben Coates, Harry Lucas, Rhys Wallace, Ben Friel, Charlie Orton, Andrew Ward, Mason Hughes, Louis Chaundy, Ben Cadwallader, Elliot Mellor

Game 1
Bolmere Falcons 0 Beacon Colts 3

Game 2
Boldmere Falcons 4 Sutton Utd 0

Game 3
Boldmere Falcons 2 Rugeley Rangers 0

Game 4
Boldmere Falcons 4 Holly Lane 3

Semi Final
Boldmere Falcons 2 Colron Boys 1

Final
Boldmere Falcons 4 Beacon Colts 0

The 2008/2009 Ernie Baxter Memorial Trophy final between Halfway and Hundred Acre will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2009 at Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club, Kick Off 7:00pm. Good luck to both sides, enjoy the occasion.

News has reached us today (03/02/2009) that Small Heath Alliance have folded. All their records have been removed and the league table has been updated. All of us a Paget Sports football Club would like to wish all the players and officials at Small Heath Alliance all the best for the future, keep in touch Carl

Hi mate, Happy New Year!!!
Ameena is back from Gambia, and she has given me a letter to deliver to you from the grateful people of Kuloro Youth and Sports club, from Kuloro Village, Kombo District in The Gambia.

I have also attatched a couple of photos of the team wearing your shirts!
If you need any more info give me a call, and I will get this letter forwarded onto you asap.
I will also be in touch with the Birmingham Mail after the holidays, to get a nice story in there.
All the best mate, take care, and hope you have a quality and successfull 2009.

We have more pictures of the Kuloro Sports Club using the donated kits on our gallery page.

It's with great regret to report that Bramton have withdrawn from the league. To all those at Bramton, Paget Sports would like to wish you all the best in the future. The league table has been updated and all Bramton's records have been removed

The quarter final draw has been a bit unkind to the Festival league with Hundred Acre being drawn against Bellford Rovers. Halfway will play the winner of the Fibbersley Navigation vs Azaad Sports tie, The quater finals will be played on the 18th January 2009.

Paget Sports manager John Buchan is Pleased to announce the signing of Tony Breeden from Hundred Acre. Welcome to the club Tony hope you have an enjoyable time at Paget Sports.

Paget Sports are again featured on the Vale Mail website to view piece click on the Vale Mail logo on the side of the home page and scroll down.

News has came out that Lyndon Urchins have folded. Their game with Warren Athletic was called off yesterday. It's a great shame that a team like Lyndon Urchins have folded they have been playing in the Festival League for quite a few years.

Everybody at Paget Sports Football Club would like to wish Mark and the lads at Lyndon Urchins all the best in the future hope your not out of Sunday football for too long.

Paget Sports would like to welcome the former Kingstanding United centre half Hugene Dixon to the club. Hope you have a successful time at Paget Sports Hugene.

Paget Sports Football Club are pleased to announce the signature of former Kingstanding United striker, Chris Bolton.

In addition, I am pleased to announce that former Hundred Acre winger, Anthony Murray, is negotiating his transfer to Paget Sports. The administration process is expected to be wrapped up by Wednesday evening (5/11/08).

Paget Sports Football Club are pleased to announce the signing of West Midland Police goalkeeper Michael Griffiths. Michael will make his Paget Sports debut in the forthcoming County Vase fixture at home to Hundred Acre. Michael will deputise for Scott Curtis who will marry Becky this weekend. Scott will then enjoy a honeymoon period.

On behalf of all those at Paget Sports Football Club may I extend our congratulations and best wishes for the future....... Bucko.

There is an interesting article in this month's Vale Mail on Paget Sports FC. To view the article click on the Vale Mail logo on our home page then scroll down to categories and select the sport link

The first round of the Birmingham County Vase threw out an all Festival Premier Division One clash as Paget Sports entertain Hundred Acre at the Vale Stadium on Sunday 19th October. To view the full first round County Vase draw visit the Birmingham County FA website from our useful links page then click on county cups then select Sunday Vase then click on fixtures.

As we are about to embark on a new season I would like to welcome all the new players that have signed for the 2008 -2009 season.

As a club we have had a difficult summer, and have lost many familiar faces that have been with us for longer than I can remember. I would like to say a personal thank you to those players that have moved on to pastures new, and wish you all the best at your new clubs. Look back with pride and never forget where your dedication and hard work has helped to take this club.

I would also like to say a big thank you to Andy Todd Snr who has decided to step down from his Assistant Manager's role. Andy's experience and knowledge of the game will be sadly missed and not easily replaced.

For those of us that remain, and for the new players that have signed, this is an exciting new era for the club and we must all strive to progress and keep improving. Our aim is to make Paget Sports an established and respected Premier Division side. No doubt it will be a tough tough task, as it will be the first season at this level for a number of our players, but I am confident that alongside the talented players that we already have, and with the quality and experience that Bucko has managed to add to the squad, we will be again there or there abouts at the end of the season.

It just leaves me to wish you all the best of luck for the new season. All I would ask is for all of you to be committed to our cause, work hard and to stay focused on what we want to achieve.

I look forward to working with all in training and hope you enjoy our sessions.

Keep Right On !!
Simon.

Paget Sports Manager John Buchan, is delighted to announce the signatures of Paget Sports captain, Derek Carr and players Andy Todd, Matthew Sullivan, Mike Sanders, Lee Harrison, Jay Simms, Dan Munday, Scott Curtis, Scott Handley and the new signatures of Andy Butler, Ryan Davis, Dean Taylor, James Church, Thomas Franklin, Richard Munday, Thomas Foulsham, Paul Knight, John Shoesmith, Jason Talbot, Klaudian Torano and Ben Howard.

Mike Sanders collecting the managers player of the year award and Helen Buchan collecting the clubman of the year from Paget Sports manager John Buchan. Lee Harrison won the players player of the year award but was unable to attend presentation night. To view More pictures from presentation night, click on the gallery tab.

Paget Sports Football Club would like to thank Elaine & and all of the bar staff at St Mary & John's also thanks to DJ Bod for the music and karaoke and to the Shankar Sweet Centre, Boulton Rd, Handsworth for the delicious curry that was served on the night. Finally thanks to Kurt White for the cabaret act you certainly stole the show Kurt !.

May I extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who attended the Festival Cup Final and supported Paget Sports Fc. To those Auntie's, Uncle's, Grandparents, Mums, Dads, Brother's, Sisters, Cousins, Girlfriend's, Boyfriend's, neighbours and good friends, you produced & developed the atmosphere, which the players will alway's cherish.

For those Paget supporter's located at the Green Man pub, Clifton Campville, Staffordshire, I thank you for travelling a considerable distance to support the lads! Your efforts are very much appreciated. The month's of May & June are good for a reciprocal visit! Lol

I wish to thank ,`Aslam' of Dunns, Birmingham (Wholesale markets), who has provided us with sufficient bananas for last night's fixture and the forthcoming fixtures with Highcroft Rangers & Lyndon Urchins. Every scrap of energy counts!

May I take this opportunity to wish all those who were involved with Kingstanding United FC in what ever you do in football and life in the future all the very best of luck.

YOU WERE A GREAT TEAM AND A CREDIT TO THE FESTIVAL LEAGUE YOU WILL BE SORLY MISSED.

To Mick, Maureen and the lads of Kingstanding United thanks for some memorable occasions and some cracking games played between the two sides, please keep in touch. From all at Paget Sports.

Simon Mellor's son Elliot scored his first goal for Boldmere Falcons S+S in his teams 5-0 win over Starlands St Anne's.(under 8 minors). Boldmere are doing very well at the moment they are currently 2nd in their league and last week they beat previously unbeaten Lichfield Town 4 - 2.

Well done to Elliot and all of the Boldmere Falcons S+S team hope you keep your good run going in the league from all of us at Paget Sports FC.

Paget Sports would like to welcome back influential player James Mace back to the club. Hope you enjoy your time back at Paget Sports James.

Congratulations to Blackwood, Paget Sports and Warren Athletic all three sides will be in the semi finals of the Festival Cup. So this guarantee's at least one side from division 1 in the Festival Cup Final. The remaining semi final spot is filled by Premier One side Linfield Schofields congratulations to them.

Paget Sports would like to welcome former Greenland's striker Dominic McGrath to the club. All of us at the club Hope you have a successful time while playing for Paget Sports.

Since the Christmas break I think that we all would agree that results and especially performances have been a disappointment to us all.

During a season it is inevitable that a team no matter who they are goes through a sticky patch. At the moment we are having one of those periods where we are struggling for whatever reason to meet all our high expectation levels.

I fully understand that as well as the management of the football club you the players are also hurting by recent performances and the criticism you have received.

It is important for us all to remember that in times like these be it management or players we must all take responsibility for our performances and work hard to put it right as soon as possible

There is a long way to go to the end of the season and a lot to play for so lets not throw all our hard work to date down the pan because of a couple of poor performances.

It is important that we all get back to enjoying the football and concentrate in getting that smile back on your faces. That combined with a good work ethic and keeping things simple then im sure in no time we can get back to winning ways quickly.

You are a very talented bunch of football players who teams have the most utmost of respect for and are still amongst the favourites for promotion.

I do not need to remind you that you have a fantastic management set up with Bucko, Andy and Deka. If any player has any problems or concerns then do not hesitate in contacting them. If you feel that you can not speak to them by all means give me a call.

A be-lated goodbye to striker Jamie Creevy who is off to the USA. Have a great time while you are in America Jamie and keep in touch through the website. All of us at Paget Sports will miss you around the club Jamie. Don't forget when you return to England you can play for Paget Sports next season. Once again Jamie have a great time in America and thanks for all the effort and commitment you put into Paget Sports over the years, hope to see you soon mate.

Paget Sports are pleased to welcome back striker, Joe `The Cole' Titley. Joey played for Paget Sports during last season and was released to find match practice. Joey has been successful in playing AFA football on a saturday and obtaining regular football on a sunday morning.

Paget Sports can confirm the signature of support goalkeeper, Gavin Rickus who is 19 years old and was the former Castle Vale youth team keeper. Thanks to Gavin who has agreed to play if regular keeper Scott Curtis is ever injured or unavailable.

Paget Sports are pleased to announce the signing of 19 year old striker Jem Mills. Jem is a former Birmingham City academy player he as also played for Romulus and Hednesford Town. Welcome to Jem from all of us at Paget Sports and hope you a successful time at the club.

Paget Sports are also confident of gainning the services of 23 year old goalkeeper Luke Statham as cover for Scott Curtis. Bucko is still talking to Luke who plays for Parkfields FC in the Birmingham AFA. We will keep you informed of any developments on the signing of Luke Statham

John informs us that Helen is making a good recovery after her surgery on Monday. Helen all of us at Paget Sports wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you at a game in the near future.

John & Helen and everyone at Paget Sports express their condolences and offer their support to Jamie after the loss of his treasured Grandmother who sadly passed away on Sunday. Our thoughts are with Jamie at this very sad time.

I would like to announce the signature of Midfielder, Lee Cutler, who joins the Paget squad having trained with us for most of the summer. Lee was previously a Pinnacle/Paget Sports player as a junior. In addition, I would like to welcome Mark Newton, who, has began training with us.

As previously stated I will be stepping down as Assistant Manager of Paget Sports due to my son Elliot being picked to play Sunday morning football for Boldmere Falcons under 8s. I would just like to wish my replacement Andy Todd Snr all the best and I hope he gets the support from every one involved with Paget Sports. The bad news is that I will not be leaving Paget Sports totally and still plan to have an input into training and behind the scene issues.

Simon has signed off with Sundays Match report. Paget Sports would like to extend a big Thank you to Simon, Lisa & Elliot, for Their excellent support and commitment, and we look forward to working with Simon in his new role as a part- time coach. Once again Simon a very big thank you from all of us at Paget Sports and all best wishes are extended to you and your family for the future. I don't think it will be long before your involved in Sunday football again Simon, maybe at a younger level.

Paget Sports scored 19 goals and conceeded 4 in the 2007/2008 pre-season games. here are all the scorers. Kurt White 5, Jonathon Ashfall 2, Jamie Creevy 2, Jay Simms 2, Nigel Ridley 2, Derek Carr 1, Paul Carter 1, Kieron James Clarke 1, Jim O'Callaghan 1, Michael Sanders 1, Own Goal 1.

Retained signatures for the 2007/2008 season include the team captain Derek Carr, Andy Todd, Kurt White, Daniel Sullivan, Jimmy O'Callaghan, Tommy O'Callaghan, Dan O'Callaghan, Jay Simms and Matt Sullivan. We now have eleven players signed with a estimated seven more to follow

Paget Sports FC are extremely pleased to announce the arrival of the following (fresh) signatures for the forthcoming campaign. Intoducing , Nigel Ridley (Striker), Jonathon Ashfall & Kieron James Clarke (Midfield), Lee Harrison (Striker), and Peter Logan (Midfield). The final signatures of the season were completed with that of Midfielder/Central defender, Michael Sanders and Declan Timmins (midfield).

Congratulations to Helen on completing the FA Emergency Aid in Sports course. I hope this will be the beginning of further Medical and educational courses for our team medic.