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Beckham's career is officially over
David Beckham's 20-year playing career ends after he is not named in Paris St-Germain's squad to play Lorient.
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National stadium extension completed
A £3m extension to the north stand of Scotland's national stadium at Hampden Park in Glasgow is completed.
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Coventry bidders given deadline
The joint-administrator for Coventry City says interested parties have until the end of next week to make a bid.
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VIDEO: Football Focus for BBC World
Dan Walker and Pat Nevin are at Wembley as the last World Football Focus of the season looks ahead to Saturday's Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
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Klopp relishing 'perfect' occasion
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp says the Champions League final against Bayern Munich will be special.
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Derry City 1-1 Cork City
Derry City miss a host of gilt-edged chances as they are held to a 1-1 draw by Cork City in the league game at the Brandywell.
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Blackburn appoint Bowyer as manager
Championship club Blackburn Rovers appoint caretaker boss Gary Bowyer as their new manager on a permanent basis.
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Mazzarri named new Inter Milan coach
Inter Milan appoint former Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri as their new head coach after Andrea Stramaccioni's departure.
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Townsend faces FA gambling charge
Andros Townsend pulls out of the England Under-21s European Championship squad following FA betting charge.
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Gill confident of keeping Rooney
Outgoing Manchester United chief executive David Gill is confident Wayne Rooney will stay at Old Trafford.
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Hibernian v Celtic
Hibernian captain James McPake loses his battle to be fit for Sunday's Scottish Cup final against and Celtic.
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Does Premier League benefit community?
The £100m match: Is there any economic benefit to the community?
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Crystal Palace v Watford
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Crystal Palace and Watford in the Championship.
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No Whyte-Green link over Rangers
Former chief executive Charles Green is cleared of having close links with former Rangers owner Craig Whyte.
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Rome derby for Coppa Italia final
Rome rivals Lazio and Roma play each other in a Coppa Italia final for the first time
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Stay with Scots, Lennon told Commons
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says he was unable to persuade Kris Commons to continue playing for Scotland.
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Footballers cleared of sex assault
Four Brighton and Hove Albion footballers are found not guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
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Palace boss eyes 'different planet'
Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway says reaching the Premier League would have a profound impact on the club's future.
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Pools appoint Cooper as new boss
Hartlepool United name ex-England defender Colin Cooper as manager following the sacking of John Hughes.
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Exclusive: Alan Power says only way is up for Lincoln City after...
Alan Power insisted the "only way is up" for Lincoln City after signing a new deal at Sincil Bank. The Irishman penned a two-year contract today ending speculation about his future having been able to leave the club on a free transfer. Power said he was thrilled to remain in Lincoln having admitted his love for the city and having settled down with his girlfriend. And having been impressed by an array of top signings by Gary Simpson, Power is looking forward to the new season with...
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Glen Harris thanks Imps as he asks for more Lincolnshire support
Glen Harris has called on the county to get behind the new Lincoln City Ladies if the club is given the green light to enter the Women's Combination League next season. The former Lady Imps boss is ready to form a new club in the wake of Lincoln Ladies' controversial decision to rebrand as Notts County and move to Nottingham from 2014. Harris has already made encouraging progress and last week held talks with Lincoln City chief executive Steve Prescott about rejoining the Imps' football...
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MEGAN HARRIS: We must take our fine cup form into the league
Consistency has been a word that I have talked about regularly, and when it comes to cup competitions it seems something we are more than capable of. With progression to the semi-finals of the Continental Cup and FA Cup, it is fair to say our cup form is strong. Sunday's draw away to Birmingham ensured our progression into the Conti Cup semis, setting up a tasty encounter against Liverpool. The Conti Cup final is the climax of the FAWSL season, so it would seem extremely fitting if Lincoln...
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Lady Imps favourite Stacey Aisthorpe would be proud to play for...
Former Lincoln Ladies regular Stacey Aisthorpe has thrown her backing behind Glen Harris's bid to form a new women's club in the city. Ex-Lady Imps manager Harris has lobbied the Football Association about parachuting the new club, to be called Lincoln City Ladies, into the Combination League, the fourth tier of women's football. Harris fears for the future of women's football in the county following Lincoln Ladies' decision to rebrand as Notts County Ladies and move to Nottingham from...
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Lincoln City Ladies could be reborn if FA backs proposal to form...
Senior women's football could survive in the county after former Lincoln Ladies manager Glen Harris launched a bid to form a new club and reunite it with Lincoln City. The decision by the Lady Imps to rebrand as Notts County Ladies next season has caused uproar among fans, with many already turning their backs on the FA Super League club. The move to Nottingham would leave a huge void, with no senior club in the county for talented young players to advance to, writes Mark Whiley. However,...
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Lincoln City boss Gary Simpson says signings have caused a stir...
Gary Simpson believes more top talent will be tempted to Lincoln City to join his impressive array of summer signings so far. Waide Fairhurst, Sean Newton, Danny Rowe, Jon Nolan, Adi Yussuf and Todd Jordan have joined Simpson's Imps. The Imps boss says they are a clear indication of his and the club's ambitions. "People talk and have taken notice of the players that we have brought in," said Simpson. "I've had a couple of chats with people and they have said, 'you've picked up a good couple...
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Paul Mayo among big name signings at Lincoln United as boss Dave...
New manager Dave Frecklington hopes his collection of local signings will herald a new era of success at Lincoln United. After being unveiled as Terry Fleming's successor, the Whites boss has been busy strengthening his squad with some familiar faces. Former Lincoln City, Gainsborough Trinity and Boston United defender Paul Mayo is among the players to have agreed to join Frecklington's squad for the 2013/14 campaign. He is set to be joined by returning former United players Gio Carchedi, Ben...
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Todd Jordan signs one-year deal with Lincoln City
Todd Jordan has penned a permanent deal with Lincoln City as manager Gary Simpson continues his summer recruitment programme. The former Shirebrook Town man, who can operate in defence and midfield, joined the Imps on a non-contract basis last season, playing 12 games and scoring one goal. He has signed a one-year deal and joins an impressive array of summer signings.
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Lincoln City sign former Leicester City youngster Adi Yussuf
Former Leicester City youngster Adi Yussuf has become the latest addition to Gary Simpson's Lincoln City squad. The Zanzibar-born forward has penned a one-year contract with the Imps and joins a growing list of summer signings. Yussuf was a regular in Leicester's youth and reserve side and scored twice in six starts during a loan spell at Tamworth in 2011. After being released by the Championship Foxes, the 20-year-old joined Burton Albion, although his appearances at the Pirelli Stadium...
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Lincoln City swoop for ex-Stockport midfielder Jon Nolan
Lincoln City have swooped to sign former Stockport midfielder Jon Nolan. The highly-rated schemer, a product of Everton's youth policy, has penned a year long contract. Nolan rejected a lucrative deal with a leading Conference Premier club and signed for Imps boss Gary Simpson for footballing reasons. Speaking to the Echo this morning, Simpson was delighted with his latest capture. "It's a terrific signing," he said. "He's got an excellent pedigree and is a very good...
Mid Lincs County Youth League
MAXIMUM FORMATS FOR 2013-2014
Under 7s will be playing 5v5
Under 8,9 and 10s will be playing 7v7
Under 11 and 12s will be playing 9v9
Under 13-17s will be playing 11v11
A 6 year old can only play 5v5
A 7,8 and 9 year old can only play 7 v 7
A 10 year old can only play 9 v 9
An 11 year old can play 9v9 OR 11v11 (subject to correct age)
All others fall into the 2 year age band.
All date of births are based on AS AT 31st AUGUST in the playing season.
FA RULES 2013-2014
CUP FINALS SLEAFORD 2013 More Photos Available in the MID LINCS NEWS MAY EDITION
Mid Lincs County Youth League are pleased to confirm that WE WILL be running an UNDER 17 League for the 2013 - 2014 SEASON. Any Team wishing to apply should contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within the next 14 days.
Affiliation to the FA 2013-2014
Would all clubs note that contray to the Lincs FA Affiliation requesting the affiliation including Public Liabilty of £18 It is NOT COMPULSORY to take the FAs Public Liability Policy. In the next few days ALL member clubs will receive the Leagues Premiums for Public Liability And Personal Injury Insurance for 2013-2014 which are very competitive.
FA proposals for Youth Football get go-ahead
Football Association plans for an overhaul of the youth football system have been overwhelmingly backed by FA shareholders.
Eighty-seven percent of shareholders voted in favour of youth development proposals, which include a new player pathway including new 5v5 and 9v9 formats and a child-friendly approach to competition up to under 11s.
The proposals had required 75% of the shareholder vote which took place at the FAAGM at Wembley today and will now be phased in from the youngest age groups from the start of the 2013/14 season.
Nick Levett, FA National Development Manager for youth football and the man behind the proposals, said after 138 roadshows nationwide it was fantastic to get the endorsement of the majority of the grassroots football community.These changes are a massive step forward for the future of children football in this country.
The changes represent the biggest overhaul of youth football since the introduction of mini soccer in 1999.
The new player pathway and a new 9v9 format for U11s and U12s will allow children to play on appropriate size pitches and with appropriate size goals, with the aim of providing more touches of the ball as kids learn the game.
For the first time ever children will only begin to play on full size adult pitches at under 13s level, whilst the traditional league table season will be scrapped for all teams up to under 11s.
In its place will be replaced three mini-seasons within a season, each of which will feature development matches or friendlies followed by a trophy event the length of which will increase as children get older.
The FA hopes that this gradual introduction of competitive football will allow the children greater freedom to learn the game free from external adult-driven pressure for results.
Ron Westerman - Chairman Mid Lincs County Youth League
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