Official Twitter AFC Knowsley Charter Standard club who have teams from U7s through to 23s & 1st team. Senior sides are members of the
@WestCheshireLge
Do you want to promote your business and in the process support your local football club.
If so, message the club about purchasing a pitch advertisement board.
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We praise our players on the pitch .... here’s a truly remarkable story off the pitch
U7’s So proud of this player today, this morning helping his Mum who had a seizure, he knew exactly what to do and made sure his brother and sister was okay too, well done matey
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The club is absolutely devastated to her the very sad passing of Jack Ralphson who tragically passed away yesterday at such a young age.
Jack previously for the club and all our thoughts are with his family and friends.
RIP 💙🖤
Huge thanks to
@pitchmarkers
for marking out our initial lines done immaculately by Bobbi 😎
Huge time and effort saved for absolute perfect lines. Defo recommended.
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We have coaches enquiring about level ones badges. It’s now £160 for a online course which is absolutely scandalous
@FA
, Told no bursaries available either. No wonder no coaches/clubs want to do it, but if your an ex player with millions In the bank you get it funded. All Wrong.
This morning our newly built facilities had the
@CheshireFL
league Step 7 Inspection
Passed ✅ 🍾
We look forward to our first home game now on the 16th October.
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Happy Friday everyone - It’s a monumental day for us as we have finally signed and executed the 27 yr lease on the new pavilion and we pick the keys up today. Still a few issues until fully operational but them 4 years have been a long time coming.
Excited isn’t the word 😎😊
We are extremely excited to unveil our new pavilion as we will Be undertaking a major redevelopment of our site at the Paddock. We will be having a step 7 pitch which will have a crowd Barrier around with dug outs, new equipment and machinery to match.
#exciting
#fancyjoining
It’s gives is great pleasure to welcome our first disability team the club who will enter a disability football league. The players form part of the Yars (Young Adult Respite Service) Huyton.
They just look so happy in their new kit and sure they are extremely.
Good luck
Why do we bother - our 7 a side 4G site in Thatto Heath where we have 25+ kids at our academy which is outstanding for quality and price - some parasite has decided to burn it down.
Some absolute cretins in this world. Suffice to say we have 25 kids without football tomorrow 🤬
15 April 1989. A date football and our city will never forget.
Today, and always, our thoughts remain with Liverpool FC and everyone affected by the tragedy that unfolded at Hillsborough.
RIP the 97. 💙❤️
Absolutely fantastic news that we have been promoted to
@CheshireFL
League 1. In our first year at this level its a huge achievement so we would like to thank
@Cjuzzathe2nd
,
@seddo31efc
and
@MediStayUK
for all their hard work. Amazing guys well Done🍾🍾🍾
@HaltonToyappeal
If the family can attend our pavilion tomorrow we will make sure they are well fed and watered. We can help washing clothes and warm showers if needed.
These stories are truly heartbreaking and we would like you to help.
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What a fantastic today at our first presentation at the pavilion. Sun was out, plenty of good laughes
Following a quick discussion between our chairman and
@reid6peter
we are over the moon that he has agreed to become our Club ambassador. To think he once graced our pitches 😉
Unfortunately Lewis was desperate to make our presentation night to pick up his award but he carnt make it so he received his “Fan of the year award” today and it brought tears to our eyes seeing his excitement and passion for the club 🧤⚽️🧤
#littlelegend
#specialboy
our U8’s legend ... First lockdown he generated 618KG and 1247.00 for the knowsley food bank .... he’s done it again today .... he’s filled a car full of Easter Eggs in aid of the Knowsley Food bank 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
2 dad’s watching a game.
“Which one is your son?”
‘Why?"
“Wanted to tell him how rubbish he is"
“You can't say that he's only a kid, how would you like it if I said that to your son?”
“You have done all game"
“Why who's your son?”
“The referee"
Think before you criticise ⚽️⚽️
We very rarely see posts about referees, but we must praise the referees we have had at our tournament as we have received nothing but positive feedback.
Well done all 👏👏👏
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We all send our best wishes to first team captain
@Jono_Cahill
who sustained a Terrible head injury and then took a turn for the worse. We await an update as he headed off to the hospital and We hope you a speedy recovery
Huge well done
@keithpeacock12
club physio who was superb
The end is near 😊😊. It’s now stating to take shape and should all be complete by 23rd of this month when we formerly take the keys.
Some photos from today’s visit
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Wow - Despite a hugely stressful week we got the tournament through it’s first day and what a success it was. Great football, great teams , great feedback and all in all a very good day. Thanks to everyone who supported us today.
We go again tomorrow 💪💪
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Great news we have now installed a defibrillator on the side of the pavilion for any public access. Hopefully we will never ever have to use it, but it’s reassuring it’s there. Full instructions are on the cabinet.
We have the CCTV firmly focused in on it 👀👀
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Great news - The Tournament goes ahead. We have worked tirelessly to get this on. PLEASE when you arrive DO NOT let your teams warm up ON the pitches. (They will be asked to move if on) As you can imagine the rain we have had they are wet but in good condition. See you tomorrow
That’s the 2019 Tournament wrapped and finished for another year. Challenging week up to the tournament but great work by the maintenance team. Last one on them pitches as the new ones are prepared - Thanks to all teams, officials parents and players who supported us...Thanks
Finally - Work has commenced on the new development. Exciting times for the club and just to see activity on the site is great news. We will post regular updates including drome footage. 🚜
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Everyone here at AFC would like to wish
@ConnorComber
all the best on his transfer and Duel Reg to
@OfficialBuryAFC
and good luck in todays FA cup game.
@ConnorComber
has been fantastic for us in the early part of the season and we believe he will be very successful.
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We are delighted to announce experienced defender Paul Cliff to AFC Knowsley. We are really please to get a player with Paul’s experience over the line, We are really excited to see how Paul’s experience will help the younger lads in the team.
#UpTheKnowsley
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And that’s a wrap for our 2023 tournament. We hope you had a great time and we look forward to seeing you next year 😉😉
Massive thanks to all our volunteers and the referees who were exceptional and well organised by
@James_Kane84
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We can confirm that
@Jackgoodwin101
has completed a move to
@PrescotCablesFC
We thank Jack for his efforts in the last 2 seasons, especially his role in our title win, and wish him all the best for the future.
We’re very happy to announce for the clubs annual presentation the one and only Speedo Mick
@speedomick
will be our special guest this year 🙌🙌🙌🙌 ⚽️🔵⚫️📣📣📣❤️❤️
Huge congratulations to Dave Mc on winning the LCFA Groundsman Of the Year. Dave puts endless hours of work into the pitches and pavilion and this award is a reflection of his efforts. From all at the club congratulations and Well Done 👏
Sometimes it’s not about football, it’s what happens off the field that counts. Great to see our ⭐️ Fan Lewis cheering on the lads, and his favourite player
@Jackgoodwin101
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Well that’s our first league finals over at our new pavilion and we have just hosted 28 finals. We have Never seen the site so busy and it was a fantastic day for everyone and a real testament of our club
To top off a great day, the club won “Club of the Year”.
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Extremely pleased to announce we have presented and passed the final stage of the
@CheshireFL
league application for the 1st team and voted in by the existing clubs. We are extremely thankful. Hard work starts now
@Cjuzzathe2nd
@seddo31efc
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Ladies and gentlemen we give you AFC Knowsley first Cheshire Premier league goal … through ball from
@mossmanadam
who’s on the end of it …. Only
@Petersilcock10
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🔵 First Team Update 🔵
We are extremely excited and honoured to announce our first team sponsor for 2023/24 season.
We look forward working in collaboration together and we are confident we can embrace each other.
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🚨New 1st Team Manager🚨
We are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of first team manager
@Browny_K
Karl and his team bring a wealth of experience on and off the field to match our ambitions and we are looking forward to supporting Karl and the team.
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Finally,
@CheshireFL
gave us the news tonight we had been hoping for that the vote was massively in favour of restart so we can resume the season.
First fixture back 3rd April.
Anyone excited ?? 👀😊
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What a pleasure it was to see our “Fan of the Year” Lewis at the game today. We Absolutely love him being there and he’s such a breath of fresh air and a character. He can come again as he’s never seen Us Lose
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Knowsley South 4
Billinge 2
Jack Holden ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Jack Goodwin ⚽️
A great start to pre season for the lads against a team from the league above. Lads worked really hard and showed what they have been working on in training with the gaffer and deservedly came away with the win 👍
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We are delighted to welcome full back Jack Murphy to AFC Knowsley. A young full back who we are excited to be working with and we can’t wait to see how Jack develops at the club.
#UpTheKnowsley
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It’s been frustrating but Slowly but surely we are getting ready to hold our first team fixture
That pitch it looking 😍😍
First advertising boards have gone up
@AdaptUKTraining
@FlairSigns
First team being put through their warm routine loving their
@mcveigh_owen
T Shirts 😍😍
We love supporting such an important foundation who does so much for so many young people
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We are extremely pleased to announce our eagerly anticipated first home game for the first team is scheduled for Saturday 16th October V Middlewich Town 2pm KO
To all old, existing and new club members we look forward to seeing you on the day.
Opening Starts 12pm
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We are ready 👊👊 Tomorrow is the first weekend of our summer tournament following a 3 year break due to Covid. It’s been a while and we are very excited seeing all the teams
New facilities ✅
New goals ✅
Superb pitches ✅
Cafe & Bar 🍺🥂✅
Trophies ✅
See you tomorrow 🔵⚫️
With the postponement of the first teams game yesterday it’s now 12 months unbeaten, brilliant achievement at any level winning 24 of there last 25 games, long may it continue
#upthesouth
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We cannot wait until we charge the batteries of the line marker, mix the paint, get the tape measure out and lay the guide ropes. Just look at the results we can expect 💪💪
It’s the small things
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Site visit - The paddock has had its first cut after reseeding - plenty still to do but looks great. Clearly on one of the pictures you can see the new drainage system is working already 😊😊
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It’s been a long 18 months but it’s great to see the kids back playing at our new facilities.
Shame a few parents disrespecting our rules.
#justletkidsplay
#greattobeback
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As we reflect on yesterday’s opening ceremony and first team game. We have so many well wishes and good luck messages it’s unreal. It was was a great day all round and we hope all helped us celebrate the day enjoyed it too
Huge thanks to Ian Snodin and Alan Kennedy
#forzaAFC
Massive Happy 18th birthday to First Team Keeper
@alex_gibbons20
Been at the club since he was 7 and long may it continue.
#longstint
#babyface
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Have a great Day
No child should ever go to bed with a rumbling tummy 😔😔😔 we have set up a group and are looking for donations.This little champ has seen the fantastic work Marcus Rashford has been doing on and off the field and wants to set up a food bank donation point to help.
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We are delighted to announce Defender Will Edwards to AFC Knowsley. We are really excited to have a lad like Will in the squad as he is young and wanting to learn from others around him. We look forward to seeing how he progresses.
#UpTheKnowsley
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Following last night pre season game
@CityofLpoolFC
we are pleased to advise we raised £500 for the
@mcveigh_owen
Great effort and we thank all who helped support the night.
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Not the phone call we wanted tonight. The JCB on site unfortunately destroyed due to vandalism Again. Just why ???
We believe police have someone in custody
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We are delighted to welcome Midfielder Jojo Williams to AFC Knowsley. A young player with a lot of talent. Jojo is always willing to learn and we are looking forward to see how his progresses at the club.
#UpTheKnowsley
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We are extremely pleased Alan Kennedy has kindly agreed to open the pavilion for us on Saturday
Alan played the majority of his career as a left back for Newcastle and then Liverpool. He was a stalwart member of the latter team that won many honours from the late 70s-80s
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A new chapter of our ever growing club starts tomorrow.
The first team embark on their new journey in the
@CheshireFL
Prem League. We would like to wish
@chrisjones__87
@seddo31efc
, Greame and all the players the best of luck for the new season and enjoy it.
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Tournament Update - We are making a final decision at 12pm tomorrow - As you can see from the pitches they look fantastic - it’s just the surface water that’s a concern. Fingers Crossed for the weather and rain stays away - 🙏🙏🏆🏆
Huge thanks to Mark from
@mcveigh_owen
for the teams 2021/22 season warm up T Shirts 👏👏👏👏
What a great foundation and we are sure we can grow from strength to strength to support the foundation.
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NEW SIGNING |
We are delighted to welcome Attacking Midfielder
@hworden20
to AFC Knowsley. Harrison Joins us having previously been at
@MarineAFC
. We look forward to seeing him in an AFC shirt.
#UpTheKnowsley
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Today we mark the 3rd anniversary of our late Chairman Mark Wealleans passing 😥😥
Gone but certainly never forgotten mate.
RIP Mark Wealleans - Such a great guy and even better character. He would love what is going on at the club today.
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