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CONTENTS
League Page Number Officials and Committees 2 Disclaimer 3 League Meeting Representatives 4 Secretaries / Club Details 6 List of Match Officials 23 Challenge Cup - Cup Dates 26
Past Presidents and Officers 28 Past Cup Winners 29 Instructions to Secretaries/ Kick Off Times 33 Past Premier Division Winners 34 Final League Tables 2016/ 17 35 Roll of Honour 37 League Rules 38 Qualification Rules for Challenge Cup 57 Fees/ Fines Tariff 63 Child Protection 66 Records 67 Useful Addresses 88
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League Chairman
BOB WINDSOR
Tel: 07984 415214
Email: [email protected]
Hon. Secretary
MIKE DOWLING, 33 Barnard Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B75 6AR
Tel: 0121 378 0732 Mobile: 07771 980522
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Hon. Treasurer
STEVE WALKER, 20 Barn Close, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 4LL
Tel: 0121 501 3187 Mobile: 07786 561578 Email: [email protected]
Hon. Registration Secretary
STEVE DURHAM, Yew Tree House, 4 Mannings Terrace, Measham, Derbyshire DE12 7HU
Mobile: 07486 968221 Email: [email protected]
Hon. Fixtures Secretary
JOHN DRINKWATER, 39 Allendale Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 8NL
Tel: 0121 241 2781 Mobile: 07779 154757 Email: [email protected]
(During the week 1pm – 2pm ONLY)
Hon. Referee Secretary
MICKEY PARR, 99 Nailers Drive, Burntwood, Staffs WS7 0EY
Tel: (H) 01543 673019 Mon, Tue, Wed, after 3:30pm and Thurs, Fri, after 5:30pm
Email: [email protected]
Hon. Cup Secretary
Chris Biddle, ‘Springtime’, Park Lane, Snitterfield, Warwickshire CV37 0LT
Tel: 01789 730596 Mobile: 07531 856387 Email: [email protected]
STANDING COMMITTEES
Management Committee: Ric Bowl, Craig Edmondson, Tom Furey, Steve Hill, Norman Jones
Emergency Committee: League Management Chairman, Disciplinary Chairman
Disciplinary Committee: Steve Hill, Jeff Shaw
Finance Committee: Craig Edmondson, Steve Hill, Norman Jones
Entertainment Committee: Members of the Management Committee
Applications: Members of the Management Committee
Independent Scrutineers: Derek Sansom, Simon Marsh
County FA Representative: Mickey Parr
Selection Committee: Ric Bowl, Paul ‘Patch’ Curran
All Officers are Ex-Officio and serve on the above Committees
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DISCLAIMER
Information contained within this Members handbook is distributed for football related activities. Member/Referee contact details - including names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses must not be used by third parties, including commercial marketing / sponsorship activity of any kind. Information within this handbook may not be reproduced unless permission is obtained from the Birmingham & District Football League. Whilst the Birmingham & District Football League is grateful to all advertisers within this handbook, it cannot endorse individual companies. The League currently does not operate a third party mailing list service.
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LEAGUE MEETING HEADQUARTERS When called Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, with the Annual General Meeting held on
the second Tuesday in June at the Gas Ground, Hollyfields, Woodacre Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 0JT. Meetings commence at 7.15 pm.
LEAGUE MEETING REPRESENTATIVES 2017/18
MEMBER CLUBS
AFC GLEBE UNITED Dwight Blake
AFC SOMERS Laurence Adams
AFC VESEY Alex Spencer
AMANAH F.C Imran Patel
ASTON F.C Mohammed Juned
BARTLEY GREEN CONTINENTAL F.C Tobe Onwunaje
BARTLEY REDS UNITED XXX F.C Gordon Swain
BARTLEY REDS SOUTH F.C Ben Swain
BEARWOOD ATHLETIC F.C Tom Keane
BIRMINGHAM CITADEL F.C Simon Black
BIRMINGHAM IRISH F.C Jan Poller
BIRMINGHAM MEDICS F.C Liam Barber
BLACKHEATH TOWN F.C Steve Newman
BLUEPOOL F.C Jamie Madden
BOLDMERE SPORTS & SOCIAL F.C Jac Quinn
BNJS F.C Gurj Nagra
BT F.C Andrew Bearsdsmore
CALTHORPE UNITED F.C Farooq Hussain
CASTLECROFT RANGERS F.C Max Woodhouse
CHELMSLEY WOOD F.C Gregg Philips
COLDFIELD RANGERS F.C Mark Birmingham
COLDLANDS F.C Andy Taylor
COLESHILL NORTH WARWICK F.C Carl Edwards
CPA F.C Melvyn Burgess
CRESCONIANS F.C Norman Jones
CROWN F.M.N F.C Adam Markham
CRUSADERS F.C Andrew Dyson
CT SHUSH F.C Scott Wilson
DESI F.C Hardeep Nandra
DOSTHILL ROVERS F.C Paul Darkes
FC ELITE BIRMINGHAM Paul Shurmer
FC ELITE PHOENIX James Eaton
FC PREMIER 2008 Paul Marriott
FLAMENGO F.C Charlie Ryan
FOLSOM F.C Gareth Donohoe
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COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES 2017/18 cont.
MEMBER CLUBS
GLADES35 F.C Mark Finnegan
HALL GREEN UNITED F.C Imran Hussain
HAMPTON F.C Dean Lamb
HANDSWORTH G.S.O.B F.C Andrew Etheridge
HILL UNITED F.C Adam Perrysmith
KINGS HEATH OB’s F.C Phil Budd
KINGSTANDING SECOND CITY F.C Lee Thomason
KINVER F.C Tom Jackson
LICHFIELD CITY F.C Eddie Roper
LODGEFIELD PARK F.C Jordan Blount
NETHERTON CROWN F.C Shahid Ramzan
NINEVEH F.C Omar Gassama
NORTON CANES F.C John James
OLD HILL F.C Luke Wilkes
OLD HORNS F.C Steve Brookes
OLD WULFRUNIANS F.C Simon Marsh
OLDBURY UNITED F.C Paul Lines
OLTON RAVENS F.C Bradley Lewis
PELSALL UNITED F.C Mark Nixon
PEEL F.C Doug Hobson
REAL RIVERSIDE F.C Andy Rattan
ST. GEORGES WARRIORS F.C Malcolm Page
SHIRLEY ATHLETIC F.C Chris Biddle
SILHILL F.C Jamie May
SMITHSWOOD FIRS F.C Dean Farnol
SPORTING SANDWELL F.C Asif Husain
SPORTSCO F.C David Cronin
SUTTON UNITED F.C John Potter
TIPTON TOWN Ann Wheale
TWO GATES F.C Peter Jukes
VILLAGE F.C Steve Hughes
WAKE GREEN AMATEURS F.C Tom Furey
WALSALL PHOENIX F.C Wayne Drewett
WEDNESBURY ATHLETIC F.C Gav Ingles
WEST HAGLEY F.C Matt Hubble
WHITTINGTON F.C Stuart Barry
WONDERVAULTS F.C Sarpreet Sembhi
WOOD WANDERERS F.C Matt Melia
WYCHALL WANDERERS F.C Andy d’Albert
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SECRETARIES: NAME. NUMBER ADDRESS A.F.C. GLEBE UNITED
Year of formation: 2013 Match Secretary: Anne Edge – (M) 07719 127643
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Stud Lane, Stechford, Birmingham B33 9ET
Colours: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Black Socks: Black Change of Colours: Shirts: Red/ Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Anne Edge – (M) 07719 127643 Dwight Blake – (M) 07925 349276
A.F.C. SOMERS
Year of formation: 1964 Match Secretary: Laurence Adams – (M) 07970 085702 (H) 01746 763917 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Warley Sports Club, Tat Bank Road, Oldbury B69 7NH Old (1E/71) New (3H/97)
Tel: 0121 552 1048
Colours: Shirts: Royal Blue Shorts: Royal Blue Socks: Royal Blue Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Yellow Socks: Yellow Emergency: Ben Foulkes – (M) 07979 211302 Laurence Adams – (M) 07970 085702
A.F.C. VESEY
Year of formation: 2013 Match Secretary: Alex Spencer – (M) 07427 657307
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Wolverhampton University, Walsall Campus, Magdalena Road, Walsall WS1 3BD
Tel: 01902 518900 Colours: Shirts: Green Shorts: Green Socks: Green
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: White
Emergency: Alex Spencer – (M) 07427 657307 Lea Powell – (M) 07593 027624
AMANAH F.C.
Year of formation: 2010
Match Secretary: Imran Patel – (M) 07855 367252
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Aston University Rec. Centre, Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AJ
Tel: 0121 357 3675
Colours: Shirts: Red/Black Shorts: Black Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Blue Socks: White
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Sky Blue Socks: Sky Blue
Emergency: Imran Patel – (M) 07855 367252 Ali Osman – (M) 07722 913812
ASTON F.C.
Year of formation: 2006 Match Secretary: Lionel Moses – (M) 07960 602925 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Erin Go Bragh, Holly Lane, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9LH
Colours: Shirts: Burgundy Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue/ White Shorts: White Socks: White Emergency: Lionel Moses – (M) 07960 602925 Nathan Gray – (M) 07376 372256
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BARTLEY GREEN CONTINENTAL F.C.
Year of formation: 2014 Match Secretary: Tobe Onwunaje (T for short) – (H) 0121 451 2882 (M) 07411 955638 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Shenley Lane Community Centre, 472 Shenley Lane, Northfield, Birmingham B29 4JD
tel: 0121 475 3870
Colours: Shirts: Yellow/ Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: White Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Tobe Onwunaje – (M) 07411 955638 Liam Bryan – (M) 07445 433403
BARTLEY REDS UNITED XXX F.C.
Year of formation: 2008 Match Secretary: Gordon Swain – (M) 07825 509498 Email: [email protected]
Ground: First team;
Triplex Sports Association, Eckersall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B38 8SS
Second team;
Woodgate Valley Country Park, Clapgate Lane, Birmingham B32 3DS
Both teams;
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Black Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Gordon Swain – (M) 07825 509498 Ray Sydenham – (M) 07500 376220
BARTLEY REDS SOUTH F.C.
Year of formation: 2008 Match Secretary: Ben Swain – (M) 07460 049333 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Woodgate Valley Country Park, Clapgate Lane, Birmingham B32 3DS
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Red Change of Colour: Shirts: Black/ White Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Ben Swain – (M) 07640 049333 Danny Mayo – (M) 07946 501850
BEARWOOD ATHLETIC F.C.
Year of formation: 2000 Match Secretary: Tom Keane – (H) 0121 420 1198 (M) 07740 120250 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Ground: Thimblemilll Recreation Centre, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick B67 6NR
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow/ Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue Emergency: Tom Keane – (M) 07740 120250 Ada Patterson – (M) 07944 021172 Hon. Sec: Stephen Tedcastle, 83 Milcote Road, Bearwood, Birmingham B67 5BG
(M) 07960 818964
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BIRMINGHAM CITADEL F.C.
Year of formation: 1997 Match Secretary: Simon Black – (M) 07735 511051
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Ground: Aston University Rec. Centre, Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AJ
Tel: 0121 358 4564
Colours: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Simon Black – (M) 07735 511051 Matt Larden – (M) 07919 530784
BIRMINGHAM IRISH F.C.
Year of formation: 1958
Match Secretary: Jan Poller – (H) 0121 784 0945 (M) 07772 118532
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Onward Club, 107 Helmswood Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham B37 7NS
tel: 0121 770 4499
Colours: Shirts: Green/ White Shorts: Green Socks: Green
Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow/ Black Shorts: Black Socks: Yellow
Emergency: Jan Poller – (M) 07772 118532 Steve Poller – (M) 07736 317990
BIRMINGHAM MEDICS F.C.
Year of formation: 2011
Match Secretary: Liam Barber – (M) 07966 982419
Email: [email protected]
Ground: First team;
Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club (3g Pitch), Address (to car park) Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre, Wheelers Lane, Billesley, Birmingham, B13 0ST. tel: 0121 443 3631
Second team;
Metchley Lane Playing Field, Metchley Park Road, Harborne, Birmingham B15 2PG
tel: 0121 414 4117
Colours: First team:
Shirts: Blue Shorts: Black Socks: Blue
Second team:
Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Reversal of the above colours
Emergency: Liam Barber – (M) 07966 982419
Second team; James Jobling – (M) 07521 300007
BLACKHEATH TOWN F.C. (Veterans Competition Only)
Match Secretary: Steve Newman – (M) 07935 579896
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Thorns Community College, Stockwell Avenue, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2NU
tel; 01384 816225
Colours: Shirts: Orange Shorts: Green Socks: Green Change of Colour: Shirts: Green Shorts: Green Socks: Green Emergency: Steve Newman – (M) 07935 579896 Mark Woodall – (M) 07779 501626
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BLUEPOOL F.C.
Year of formation: 2014 Match Secretary: Martin Madden – (M) 07860 155974 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Bay Tree Farm, Middle Lane, Wythall, Birmingham, B38 0DT
Colours: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Martin Madden – (M) 07860 155974 Jamie Madden – (M) 07791 480647
BOLDMERE SPORTS & SOCIAL F.C.
Year of formation: 1994 Match Secretary: Sean Mulroy – (M) 07837 278547 (H) 0121 240 3678
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Boldmere Sports & Social, 323 Boldmere Rd, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5HQ
Tel: 0121 350 2649 Colours: Shirts: Red/Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Orange Shorts: White Socks: Orange
Emergency: Sean Mulroy – (M) 07837 278547 Jac Quinn – (M) 07505 775735
BNJS F.C.
Year of formation: 1975
Match Secretary: Gurj Nagra – (H) 0121 240 5885 (M) 07791 219300
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Hadley Stadium, Wilson Street, Smethwick, B66 4NL
Colours: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: Orange Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Gurj Nagra – (M) 07791 219300 Mark Beedles – (M) 07968 706621
B.T F.C.
Year of formation: 2005 Match Secretary: Jack Rowley – (M) 07773 956061
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Willclare Sports Club, Willclare Road, Sheldon, Birmingham B26 2NX Colours: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Yellow Socks: Yellow Change of Colour: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Emergency: Jack Rowley – (M) 07773 956061 Liam Godwin – (M) 07814 122019
Andy Beardsmore – (M) 07734 963512
CALTHORPE UNITED F.C.
Year of formation: 2000
Match Secretary: Farooq Hussain – (M) 07966 697113
Email: [email protected]
Ground: The Pavilion, Moor Lane, Birmingham B6 7AA tel: 0121 331 6515
Colours: Shirts: Navy Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Socks: Navy Blue
Emergency: Farooq Hussain – (M) 07966 697113 Wasim Khan – (M) 07846 806041
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CASTLECROFT RANGERS F.C.
Year of formation: 2011
Match Secretary: Samantha Woodhouse – (M) 07859 756281
Ground: Codsall Leisure Centre (3g pitch), 29 Elliotts Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PG
Tel: 01902 844032
Colours: Shirts: Green Shorts: Green Socks: White Change of Colour: Shirts: Navy/ Yellow Shorts: Navy Blue Socks: Yellow
Emergency: Max Woodhouse – (M) 07828 471397
CHELMSLEY WOOD F.C.
Year of formation: 2015 Match Secretary: Gregg Philips – (M) 07949 734606 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Kingshurst Academy (3g pitch), Cooks Lane, Kingshurst, Birmingham B37 6NU
tel; 0121 329 8300
Colours: Shirts: Navy Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Socks: Navy Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: White Shorts: Black Socks: White
Emergency: Gregg Philips – (M) 07949 734606
COLDFIELD RANGERS F.C.
Year of formation: 2009 Match Secretary: Callum Sheerin – (M) 07595 727936 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Ground: The Pavilion, Moor Lane, Birmingham B6 7AA tel: 0121 331 6515
Colours: Shirts: Royal Blue Shorts: Royal Blue Socks: Royal Blue
Emergency: Callum Sheerin – (M) 07595 727936 Mark Birmingham – (M) 07795 807298
COLDLANDS F.C.
Year of formation: 2007 Match Secretary: Andy Taylor – (H) 0121 258 4403 (M) 07980 576246
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Muntz Hall, Bates Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, B94 3AR
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Andy Taylor – (H) 0121 258 4403 (M) 07980 576246
COLESHILL NORTH WARWICK F.C.
Year of formation: 2013
Match Secretary: Carl Edwards – (M) 07802 931013
Email: cte1962@[email protected]
Ground: Kingshurst Academy (3g pitch), Cooks Lane, Kingshurst, Birmingham B37 6NU
tel; 0121 329 8300
Colours: Shirts: Yellow/Black Shorts: Yellow Socks: Yellow
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue/ White Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Carl Edwards – (M) 07802 931013 Patrick Farrell – (M) 07946 265118
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CPA F.C.
Year of formation: 1964 Match Secretary: Melvyn Burgess – (H) 0121 357 5817 (M) 07872 051598
Email: [email protected] Ground: Aston University Rec. Centre, Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AJ
tel; 0121 358 4564 Colours: First team:
Shirts: Grey Shorts: Grey Socks: Sky Blue
Second team:
Shirts: Navy Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Socks: Navy Blue
Change of Colour: First team:
Shirts: Sky Blue/ White Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Second team:
Shirts: Red/ Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Melvyn Burgess – (H) 0121 357 5817 (M) 07872 051598
First team: Tom Burgess – (M) 07973 349852
Second team: Adam Burgess – (M) 07947 450370
CRESCONIANS A.F.C.
Year of formation: 1923
Match Secretary: Bob Unitt – (H) 0121 422 9397 (M) 07775 684212
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Warley Sports Club, Tat Bank Road, Oldbury B69 7NH Old (1E/71) New (3H/97)
Tel: 0121 552 1048
Colours: Shirts: Navy/ Sky Shorts: Navy Blue Socks: Navy/ Sky
Change of Colours: Shirts: Blue/ White Shorts: White Socks: Blue
Vets Team;
Colours: Shirts: Green Shorts: Black Socks: Green
Emergency: Norman Jones – (H) 0121 552 2841 (M) 07712 906764
Bruno Checker – (M) 0121 544 6777 Lathan Ebanks – (M) 07938 143787
Hon. Sec: Norman Jones, 3 Merton Close, Oldbury, West Midlands B68 8NG
(H) 0121 552 2841 (M) 07712 906764
CROWN F.M.N F.C.
Year of formation: 2015
Match Secretary: Adam Markham – (M) 07456 204018
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Gas Ground, Hollyfields, Woodacre Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 0JT
tel: 0121 373 1018
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Adam Markham – (M) 07456 204018 Mark Phillips – (M) 07508 732181
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CRUSADERS F.C.
Year of formation: 1976
Match Secretary: Andrew Dyson – (H) 0121 471 2565 (M) 07970 493005
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Rowheath Pavilion, Heath Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1HH
tel: 0121 458 1711
Colours: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Green Socks: Yellow
Change of Colour: Shirts: Purple Shorts: Green Socks: Yellow
Emergency: Andrew Dyson – (H) 0121 471 2565 (M) 07970 493005
CT SHUSH F.C.
Year of formation: 2015
Match Secretary: Scott Wilson – (M) 07805 634187
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Chelmsley Town F.C, Coleshill, Road, Marston Green, Birmingham B37 7HW
Colours: Shirts: Red/ White Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Green/ Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Scott Wilson – (M) 07805 634187 Dwayne Crabtree – (M) 07891 211179
DESI F.C.
Year of formation: 1980
Match Secretary: Hardeep Nandra – (M) 07899 982950
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Aston University Rec. Centre, Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AJ
tel: 0121 357 3675
Colours: Shirts: Orange Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Amarjit Somal – (M) 07983 506435 Surj Nagra – (M) 07855 795049
Gin Sidhu – (M) 07808 008830
DOSTHILL ROVERS F.C.
Year of formation: 1967
Match Secretary: Paul Darkes – (M) 07572 875230
Email: [email protected]
Ground: The Recreation Ground, Price Avenue, Mile Oak, Tamworth B78 3NL
Colours: Shirts: Blue/ Red Shorts: Blue Socks: Red
Emergency: Paul Darkes – (M) 07572 875230 Mark Hadley – (M) 07538 479883
FC ELITE BIRMINGHAM
Year of formation: 2013
Match Secretary: Paul Shurmer – (M) 07986 293347
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Twickenham Park, Kingstanding, Birmingham B44 0AJ (gated entrance situated next to shop and opposite the Royal British Legion)
Colours: Shirts: Green Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Paul Shurmer – (M) 07986 293347 Mario Gerroni – (M) 07873 599264
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FC ELITE PHOENIX
Year of formation: 2017
Match Secretary: James Eaton – (M) 07445 972092
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Cooksey Lane Playing Fields, Cooksey Lane, Birmingham B44 9QS
Colours: Shirts: Green Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: James Eaton – (M) 07445 972092
FC PREMIER 2008
Year of formation: 1998
Match Secretary: Paul Marriott – (H) 0121 357 7940 (M) 07584 654730
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Rear of Birmingham County FA, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 6JF
Colours: Both teams:
Shirts: White Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Red Shorts: White Socks: White
Emergency: Paul Marriott – (H) 0121 357 7940 (M) 07584 654730
FLAMENGO F.C.
Year of formation: 2002
Match Secretary: Charlie Ryan – (H) 0121 628 0676 (M) 07854 194749
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Rowheath Playing Fields, Heath Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1HH
tel: 0121 458 1711
Colours: Shirts: Red/Black hoops Shorts: Black Socks: Red/Black hoops
Change of Colour: Shirts: Sky Blue Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Charlie Ryan – (H) 0121 628 0676 (M) 07854 194749
FOLSOM F.C.
Year of formation: 2016
Match Secretary: James Goggin – (M) 07738 078828
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Hampton F.C, Field Lane, Solihull B91 2RT
Colours: Shirts: Black/ White Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue/ Yellow Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: James Goggin – (M) 07738 078828
GLADES35 F.C. (Veterans Competition Only)
Year of formation: 2015
Match Secretary: Billy Cox – (M) 07736 912469
Email: [email protected]
Ground: The Glades, Lugtrout Lane, Solihull B91 2JF tel: 0121 709 5676
Colours: Shirts: Red/Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: White Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Billy Cox – (M) 07736 912469
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HALL GREEN UNITED F.C.
Year of formation: 2012
Match Secretary: Imran Hussain – (M) 07711 849424
Email: [email protected]
Ground: West Midlands Travel, 205 Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham B13 0ST
Colours: Shirts: White Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Khizer Azeem – (M) 07476 147667 Imran Hussain – (M) 07711 849424
Adil Mahmood – (M) 07974 002045
HAMPTON F.C. (Veterans Competition Only)
Year of formation: 1996
Match Secretary: Dean Lamb – (M) 07502 424628
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Hampton F.C, Field Lane, off Lugtrout Lane, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2RT
Colours: Shirts: Black & White Stripes Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Dean Lamb – (M) 07502 424628 Spencer McArdle – (M) 07502 424628
HANDSWORTH GSOB F.C.
Year of formation: 1893
Match Secretary: Gwyn Jones – (H) 0121 550 2810 (M) 07974 313 915
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Rear of 47/ 49 Romilly Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 2AT
tel: 0121 554 3015
Colours: All teams:
Shirts: Black/ Gold Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Purple
Emergency: Gwyn Jones – (M) 07974 313 915 Dave Armstrong – (M) 07831 522245
Jim McAvan – (M) 07926 638906
Hon. Sec: Graham Rigby – 47A Romilly Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 2AT
(H) 01384 873715 (M) 07913 658408 (E) [email protected]
HILL UNITED F.C.
Year of formation: 2014
Match Secretary: Kenneth Campbell – (M) 07523 342480
Email: [email protected]
Ground: The Pavilion, Moor Lane, Birmingham B6 7AA tel: 0121 331 6515
Colours: Shirts: Maroon Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: White Socks: White
Emergency: Aldo Ramsay – (M) 07577 711201 Adam Perrysmith – (M) 07813 950333
KINGS HEATH OB’s F.C.
Year of formation: 1948
Match Secretary: Phil Budd – (H) 0121 744 8779 (M) 07909 641283
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Shenley Lane Community Association & Sports Centre (Northfield Town Ground),
472 Shenley Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 4HZ
Colours: Shirts: Red/ Black sleeves Shorts: Black Socks: Black/ Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Blue Socks: White
Emergency: Phil Budd – (H) 0121 744 8779 (M) 07909 641283
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KINGSTANDING SECOND CITY F.C.
Year of formation: 2012
Match Secretary: Lee Thomason – (M) 07432 787775
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Gas Ground, Hollyfields, Woodacre Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 0JT
tel: 0121 373 1018
Colours: Shirts: White Shorts: Grey Socks: Grey
Change of Colour: Shirts: Green/ White Shorts: Green Socks: Green
Emergency: Lee Thomason – (M) 07904 714119
KINVER F.C.
Year of formation: 1953 Match Secretary: Tom Jackson – (H) 01384 872143 (M) 07954 078869 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Edward Marsh Playing Field, Legion Drive, Kinver DY7 6ER
Colours: Shirts: Green Shorts: Green Socks: Green
Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow/Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Tom Jackson – (M) 07954 078869
LICHFIELD CITY F.C.
Year of formation: 2007
Match Secretary: Eddie Roper – (M) 07805 576416
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Beacon Park, Lichfield WS13 6QZ
Colours: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Emergency: Eddie Roper – (M) 07805 576416 James Lloyd – (M) 07989 139299
LODGEFIELD PARK F.C.
Year of formation: 2007 Match Secretary: Jordan Blount – (M) 07950 304430 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Warley Sports Club, Tat Bank Road, Oldbury B69 7NH
tel: 0121 552 1048
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue/ White Shorts: Black Socks: Black Emergency: Jordan Blount – (M) 07950 304430 Sam Price – (M) 07429 211154
NETHERTON CROWN F.C.
Year of formation: 2012 Match Secretary: Shahid Ramzan – (H) 0121 602 0872 (M) 07415 234303
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Dudley Wood Playing Fields, Dudley Wood Road, Netherton DY2 0DA
Colours: Shirts: Lime Green Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Red/ Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black Emergency: Shahid Ramzan – (H) 0121 602 0872 (M) 07415 234303
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NINEVEH F.C.
Year of formation: 2013
Match Secretary: Omar Gassama – (M) 07480 832404
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Portway Lifestyle Centre (3g pitch), Newbury Lane, Oldbury B69 1HE
tel; 0300 012 0121
Colours: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Black Socks: Yellow
Change of Colour: Shirts: White Shorts: Purple Socks: Grey
Emergency: Omar Gassama – (M) 07480 832404 Ebrima Nasso – (M) 07941 437502
Aly Fofana – (M) 07440 630459
NORTON CANES F.C.
Year of formation: 2001
Match Secretary: Jason Churchill – (M) 07415 624505
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Yates Sports & Social Club, Lime Lane, Pelsall, WS3 5AS
tel; 01543 373458
Colours: Shirts: Royal Blue Shorts: Royal Blue Socks: Royal Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: Orange Shorts: Royal Blue Socks: Royal Blue
Emergency: Jason Churchill – (M) 07415 624505
OLD HILL F.C.
Year of formation: 1976
Match Secretary: Luke Wilkes – (M) 07999 353361
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Warley Sports Club, Tat Bank Road, Oldbury B69 7NH Old (1E/71) New (3H/97)
Tel: 0121 552 1048
Colours: Shirts: Royal Blue Shorts: Royal Blue Socks: Royal Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: White/ Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Emergency: Luke Wilkes – (M) 07999 353361 Martin McDonald – (M) 07968 153157
OLD HORNS F.C.
Year of formation: 2016
Match Secretary: Steve Brookes – (H) 0121 603 1277 (M) 07913 788526
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Cooksey Lane Playing Fields, Cooksey Lane, Birmingham B44 9QS
Colours: Shirts: Black/ Gold Shorts: Black/ Gold Socks: Black
Emergency: Steve Brookes – (H) 0121 603 1277 (M) 07913 788526
OLD WULFRUNIANS F.C.
Year of formation: 1922
Match Secretary: Simon Marsh – (M) 07956 292267
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Old Wulfrunians Memorial Ground, 253a Castlecroft Road, Wolverhampton,
West Midlands WV3 8NA tel: 01902 761410
Colours: Both Teams
Shirts: Red/White Shorts: Black Socks: Red
Change of Colours: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Simon Marsh – (M) 07956 292267
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OLDBURY UNITED F.C. (Veterans Competition Only)
Year of formation: 2017
Match Secretary: Paul Lines – (M) 07882 637069
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Hingleys Playing Fields, Bluebell Road, Cradley Heath B64 5NP
Colours: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Change of Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Red
Emergency: Paul Lines – (M) 07882 637069 John Danks – (M) 07882 637069
OLTON RAVENS F.C.
Year of formation: 2016
Match Secretary: Bradley Lewis – (M) 07903 871542
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Land Rover Sports & Social Club, Billesmore Green, Solihull B92 9LN tel: 0121 742 6490
Colours: Shirts: Orange Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colours: Shirts: White Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Bradley Lewis – (M) 07903 871542
PEEL F.C.
Year of formation: 2016
Match Secretary: Doug Hobson – (M) 07891 471789
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Anker Valley, Amington Park, Tamworth B77 3AX
tel: 07773 792482
Colours: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Black Socks: Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Emergency: Doug Hobson – (M) 07891 471789 Rob Kain – (M) 07816 540326
PELSALL UNITED F.C.
Year of formation: 2017
Match Secretary: Mark Nixon – (M) 07837 782379
Email: [email protected]
Ground: LMRCA Ground, Wednesbury Road, Walsall WS1 4JG
Tel: 07838 198766 (Steve)
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: White Shorts: Red Socks: White
Emergency: Mark Nixon – (M) 07837 782379
REAL RIVERSIDE F.C.
Year of formation: 2003
Match Secretary: Andrew Rattan – (M) 07982 728713
Email: [email protected]
Ground: West Midlands Travel, Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham B13 0ST
tel: 0121 687 2465
Colours: Shirts: Green Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Andrew Rattan – (M) 07982 728713 Christian Muneyi-Cargill – (M) 07794 381163
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ST. GEORGES WARRIORS F.C.
Year of formation: 1998
Match Secretary: Malcolm Page – (H) 0121 240 2468 (M) 07912 172257
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Aston Old Edwardians, Sunny Bank Ave, Perry Common, Birmingham, B44 0HP
tel: 0121 373 5746
Colours: Shirts: Red/ White Shorts: Red/ White Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Light Blue Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Malcolm Page – (M) 07912 172257 Steve Manning – (M) 07930 186072
SHIRLEY ATHLETIC F.C. (Veterans Competition Only)
Year of formation: 1972
Match Secretary: Chris Biddle – (H) 01789 730596 (M) 07531 856387
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Leafield Athletic FC, Rumbush Lane, Earlswood, B94 5NA
tel: 0121 709 5676
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Red/ Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Mike Mountford – (M) 07886 783134
Hon. Sec: Chris Biddle “Springtime”, Park Lane, Snitterfield, Warwickshire CV37 OLT
(H) 01789 730596 (M) 07531 856387
SILHILL F.C.
Year of formation: 1908
Match Secretary: Craig Kavanagh – (M) 07969 880527
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Sharmans Cross, Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, B91 1RQ
Tel: 0121 705 9675
Colours: All teams:
Shirts: Navy/ Light Blue hoops
Shorts: Navy Blue
Socks: Navy/ Light Blue hoops
Change of Colour: Generally white shirts with either white or black shorts, white socks.
Emergency: Craig Kavanagh – (M) 07969 880527 Phil Haynes – (M) 07960 049382
Dave Budden – (M) 07973 364152
Hon. Sec: Phil Haynes – (H) 01564 200209 (M) 07960 049382
SMITHSWOOD FIRS F.C
Match Secretary: Wayne Russell – (M) 07875 530770
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Ground: Mackadown Lane Sports Ground, Mackadown Lane, Garretts Green, Birmingham, B33 0JJ
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Wayne Russell – (M) 07875 530770
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SPORTING SANDWELL F.C.
Year of formation: 2007
Match Secretary: Asif Hussain – (M) 07788 663669
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Nechells Wellbeing Centre, Rupert Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5DT
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colours: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Blue Socks: White
Emergency: Asif Hussain – (M) 07788 663669 Leon Bravington – (M) 07494 007325
SPORTSCO F.C.
Year of formation: 1999
Match Secretary: First team Andrew Bradford – (M) 07983 717869
Email: [email protected]
Match Secretary: Second team Matt Smith – (M) 07880334133
Email: [email protected]
Ground: North Birmingham Academy, 395 College Road, Erdington, Birmingham B44 0HF
tel: 0121 450 9797
Colours: Both teams
Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Red
Change of Colours: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Black Socks: Yellow
Emergency: Andrew Bradford – (M) 07983 717869
SUTTON UNITED F.C.
Year of formation: 1947
Match Secretary: John Potter – (M) 07836 763811 (H) 0121 354 6495
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Both teams:
Queen Elizabeth II Ground, Hollyfield Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 7SN
All teams
Colours: Shirts: Green Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: All Blue or All Yellow
Emergency: John Potter – (M) 07836 763811 Mike Long – (M) 07720 705363
TIPTON TOWN F.C.
Year of formation: 1948 Match Secretary: Lloyd McCormack – (M) 07572 503111 Email: [email protected]
Ground: RSA Academy, Bilston Road, Tipton DY4 0BZ
Colours: Shirts: Black/ White Shorts: Black Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue Emergency: Lloyd McCormack – (M) 07572 503111 Ann Wheale – (M) 07535 975142
TWO GATES F.C.
Year of formation: 1888 Match Secretary: John Round – (H) 01384 560753 (M) 07881 445887 Email: [email protected]
Ground: Lye Town, Stourbridge Road, Lye, DY9 7DH tel; 01384 422672
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
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Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue Emergency: John Round – (H) 01384 560753 (M) 07881 445887
Peter Jukes – (M) 07932 477793
VILLAGE F.C.
Year of formation: 1974
Match Secretary: First team Ric Bowl (see Hon. Sec for address details)
All other teams Steve Hughes – (H) 0121 777 4042 (M) 07758 851155
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Ground: First and second teams:
Aston University Recreation Centre, Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham
B43 7AJ tel: 0121 358 4564
Third and fourth teams:
Gas Ground, Hollyfields, Woodacre Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 0JT
tel: 0121 373 1018
Colours: First team
Shirts: Red/Black Shorts: Black Socks: Red/Black
All other teams
Shirts: Red/Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Colours: First and second teams:
Shirts: Sky Blue Shorts: Sky Blue Socks: Sky Blue
Third and fourth teams:
Shirts: Sky Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Socks: Sky Blue
Emergency: All contact via Ric Bowl or Steve Hughes
Hon. Sec: Ric Bowl, 61 Station Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7SS
(H) 0121 443 1988 (M) 07886 331393
WAKE GREEN AMATEURS F.C.
Year of formation: 1925
Match Secretary: Adrian Hyde – (M) 07530 540043
Email: [email protected]
Ground: The Holloway, Drawbridge Road, off Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 1DD
Tel: 0121 430 8024
Colours: All Teams
Shirts: Royal Blue/White Stripes Shorts: Royal Blue Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: White/ Red Trim Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Emergency: Tom Furey – (M) 07986 548924 Ted James – (M) 0121 745 8830
Hon. Sec: Tom Furey – (M) 07986 548924 20 Dawberry Fields Road, Kings Heath, B14 6NU
WALSALL PHOENIX F.C.
Year of formation: 1897
Match Secretary: Wayne Drewett – (M) 07792 457896
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Stick ‘n’ Wicket, The Green, off Little Aston Road, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8NH
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Wayne Drewett – (M) 07792 457896 Dan Carlile – (M) 07500 837972
Matt Merrick – (M) 07988 613755 (Vets)
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WEDNESBURY ATHLETIC F.C.
Year of formation: 2003
Match Secretary: Brett Gibbons – (M) 07886 800983
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Ground: Wolverhampton University, Walsall Campus, Magdalena Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD
Colours: Shirts: Red/ Yellow Shorts: Red Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: White Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Emergency: Brett Gibbons – (M) 07886 800983 Gavin Ingles – (M) 07590 187599
WEST HAGLEY F.C. (Veterans Competition Only)
Year of formation: 1960
Match Secretary: Matt Hubble – (M) 07973 565667
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Brown Westhead Park, Wolverley, Kidderminster DY10 3PX
Colours:
Shirts: Royal Blue Shorts: Royal Blue Socks: Royal Blue
Change of Colour: Shirts: White Shorts: White Socks: White
Emergency: Andy Mitchell – (M) 07968 285663
WHITTINGTON F.C. RESERVES
Year of formation: 1981 Match Secretary: Stuart Barry – (M) 07913 606204 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Ground: Beacon Park (Pitch 5), Car Park Greenhough Road, off Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffs
WS13 7AW
Tel: 01543 308867 (Parks Ranger Station)
(Please note the 40p Car Park Charge Pay & Display per car)
Colours: Shirts: Red/ White Shorts: Blue Socks: Red
Change of Colour: Shirts: Black/ White Shorts: Red Socks: Black
Shirts: Black/ Blue Shorts: Black Socks: Blue
Emergency: Stuart Barry – (M) 07913 606204 Andy Gill – (M) 07791 224031
WONDERVAULTS F.C.
Match Secretary: Sarpreet Sembhi – (M) 07985 170518/ Sarbhit Singh – (M) 07539 303537
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Holly Lodge High School, Holly Lane, Smethwick B67 7JG
Colours: Shirts: Red Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Sarpreet Sembhi – (M) 07985 170518/ Sarbhit Singh – (M) 07539 303537
WOOD WANDERERS F.C.
Year of formation: 1976
Match Secretary: Matt Melia – (M) 07951 209059
Email: [email protected]
Ground: The Pavilion, Moor Lane, Witton, Birmingham B6 7AA
Tel: 0121 331 6515
Colours: Shirts: Navy Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Socks: Navy Blue
Emergency: Matt Melia – (M) 07951 209059 Kev Brown – (M) 07753 430509
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WYCHALL WANDERERS F.C.
Year of formation: 1968
Match Secretary: Andy d’Albert – (M) 07780 668664
Email: [email protected]
Ground: Wychall Wanderers F.C, Tythebarn Lane, Shirley, Solihull B90 1DH
Colours: Shirts: Blue/ Black stripes Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Change of Colour: Shirts: White/ Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black
Emergency: Andy d’Albert – (M) 07780 668664 Gerry Corrigan – (M) 07971 415408
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LIST OF MATCH OFFICIALS – WITH EMAIL
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LIST OF MATCH OFFICIALS – WITH EMAIL
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LIST OF MATCH OFFICIALS – WITHOUT EMAIL
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CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITIONS Cup Dates - Season 2017/18
Senior Cup Kick Off
Prelim Round Saturday 16th September 2017 2.00pm
First Round Saturday 14th October 2017 2.00pm
Second Round Saturday 11th November 2017 2.00pm
Third Round Saturday 9th December 2017 1:30pm
Fourth Round Saturday 13th January 2018 1:30pm
Semi-Finals Saturday 10th February 2018 2.00pm
FINAL Midweek under lights by end of April 2018
Intermediate Cup
First Round Saturday 23rd September 2017 2.00pm
Second Round Saturday 21st October 2017 2.00pm
Third Round Saturday 18th November 2017 2.00pm
Fourth Round Saturday 20th January 2018 1:30pm
Semi-Finals Saturday 17th February 2018 2.00pm
FINAL Saturday 28th April 2018 2:30pm
Bill Hill Cup
First Round Saturday 7th October 2017 2.00pm
Second Round Saturday 4th November 2017 2:00pm
Third Round Saturday 2nd December 2017 1:30pm
Semi-Finals Saturday 3rd February 2018 2.00pm
FINAL Saturday 7th April 2018 2:30pm
Junior Cup
First Round Saturday 28th October 2017 2:00pm
Second Round Saturday 25th November 2017 2.00pm
Semi-Finals Saturday 27th January 2018 1:30pm
FINAL Saturday 17th March 2018 2:30pm
Norman Worskett Cup (previously Minor Cup)
First Round Saturday 14th October 2017 2.00pm
Second Round Saturday 11th November 2017 2:00pm
Semi-Finals Saturday 6th January 2018 1:30pm
FINAL Saturday 10th March 2018 2:30pm
Holder Cup
First Round Saturday 7th October 2017 2.00pm
Second Round Saturday 4th November 2017 2:00pm
Third Round Saturday 2nd December 2017 1:30pm
Semi-Finals Saturday 3rd February 2018 2.00pm
FINAL Saturday 24th March 2018 2:30pm
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Jeffs Cup
First Round Saturday 7th October 2017 2.00pm
Second Round Saturday 4th November 2017 2:00pm
Third Round Saturday 2nd December 2017 1:30pm
Semi-Finals Saturday 3rd February 2018 2.00pm
FINAL Saturday 14th April 2018 2:30pm
Vet’s Cup
Based on three leagues – fixtures to be confirmed/ arranged
FINAL to be confirmed/ arranged
Youth Cup
First Round to be confirmed/ arranged
Second Round to be confirmed/ arranged
Semi-Finals to be confirmed/ arranged
FINAL to be confirmed/ arranged
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BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE formerly the Birmingham & District Amateur Football Association & League
Past Presidents
VICTOR JONES 1908 – 1930 E.L. HITCHMAN 1969 – 1972 L.T. ROBERTS 1930 – 1932 C.H. PATTEN 1972 – 1975 J. DRINKWATER 1932 – 1934 E.R. WEBB 1975 – 1977 Sir EDMUND CRANE 1934 – 1939 H.H. JONES 1977 – 1980 F.J. WICMAM 1939 F.H. REYNOLDS 1980 – 1983 Sir EDMUND CRANE 1946 – 1947 W.G. HILL 1983 – 1986 D. MANSELL 1947 – 1949 S.W. SIMS 1986 – 1989 J. WALDRON 1949 – 1951 P. WITCOMB 1989 – 1992 W.F. JONES 1951 – 1953 N.L. WORSKETT 1992 – 1995 H.S. SMITH 1953 – 1955 G.G. WILSON 1995 – 1998 N.E. BROOKES 1955 – 1957 C.J. BIDDLE 1998 – 2001 J.P. WEAVER 1957 – 1959 D.J. WINZOR 2001 – 2004 H.R. HOLDER 1959 – 1960 S. HILL 2004 – 2007 N.A. JEFFS 1960 – 1962 S. DURHAM 2007 – 2010 F.G.N. MORETON 1962 – 1965 R. BOWL 2010 – 2013 C.F. EWINS M.B.E 1965 – 1968 R. WINDSOR 2013 – 2016 H.S. SMITH 1968 – 1969
OFFICERS
Life Members of Council: C.J. BIDDLE R. BOWL S. DURHAM
M. HEYES S. HILL S.W. SIMS
G. WILSON B.WINDSOR D.J. WINZOR
P. WITCOMB
Permanent Vice-Presidents: E.R. ALLEN C.A. BILLINGTON D.E. BUNDY
R.N. JONES C.F. SKELDON F.W. WEBB
Vice-Presidents: M. DOWLING J. DRINKWATER P. HAYNES
S.G. HUGHES T. HUGHES E. JAMES
I. MACKAY K.H. MORRIS M.A. PARR
D.J. SANSOM S. MCGEOCH D. WHITE
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CUP WINNERS
“SENIOR”
2003/04 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 2 Smiths Wood (AET)
2004/05 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 1 Village
2005/06 Boldmere Steelers 3 – 2 B.B.G.R
2006/07 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 2 Boldmere Falcons Seniors
2007/08 Shirley Athletic 0 – 0 St. Francis (AET Shirley won 3-1 on Pens)
2008/09 Erin Go Bragh 1 – 2 Boldmere Sports & Social Falcons
2009/10 Sutton United 0 – 2 Village
2010/11 Handsworth United 3 – 1 Athletic Sparkhill
2011/12 Cresconians 0 – 2 Village
2012/13 Paget Rangers 6 – 5 Athletic Sparkhill
2013/14 Boldmere Sports & Social 3 – 1 F.C Premier
2014/15 Village 2 – 1 Kings Heath OB’s
2015/16 Village 4 – 1 Athletic Sparkhill
2016/17 Crown F.M.N 6 – 4 Silhill
“INTERMEDIATE”
2003/04 B.B.G.R. 0 – 3 Shirley Athletic
2004/05 B.B.G.R. 4 – 1 St. Francis
2005/06 Flamengo 1 – 0 Boldmere Steelers
2006/07 St. Francis 3 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
2007/08 Great Barr 1 – 4 Old Wulfrunians
2008/09 St Georges Warriors 0 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
2009/10 Inter Vaughans 1 – 2 Crusaders
2010/11 Crusaders 4 – 1 Cresconians
2011/12 Fairfax 1 – 2 Maypole AFC
2012/13 F.C Premier 2008 3 – 0 Maypole AFC
2013/14 Triumph Meriden 1 – 1 F.C Premier
(AET – Triumph Meriden won 5-4 on pens)
2014/15 Old Hill 2 – 1 Castle Bromwich United
2015/16 Birmingham Irish 6 – 3 Birmingham Medics
2016/17 Hampton 6 – 0 Desi
“JUNIOR”
2003/04 Village 2 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
2004/05 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
2005/06 Sutton United 2 – 1 Willclare Fujitsu
2006/07 Village 3 – 0 Old Nortonians
2007/08 Sutton United 6 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
2008/09 Wake Green Amateurs 0 – 2 Village
2009/10 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 2 Sutton United
2010/11 Handsworth GSOB’s 2 – 1 St Georges Warriors
2011/12 Handsworth GSOB’s 0 – 1 Sutton United
2012/13 Village 3 – 2 Boldmere Sports & Social
2013/14 Village 3 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
2014/15 Village 4 – 1 Silhill
2015/16 Village 4 – 2 Silhill
2016/17 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 3 Silhill
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“JEFFS”
2003/04 Old Nortonians 4 – 1 Smethwick United
2004/05 St. Francis 1 – 0 Bustleholme Athletic
2005/06 Great Barr 3 – 2 Walsall Phoenix
2006/07 Elmdon Heath 3 – 2 Phoenix United
2007/08 Cable & Wireless 3 – 4 St. Georges Warriors
2008/09 Bournville Colts 3 – 0 Sutton United
2009/10 Balsallona ‘B’ 3 – 2 Crusaders ‘C’ (AET 2-2 after 90 mins)
2010/11 Quinton Dynamos 3 – 4 Castle Vale United
2011/12 Birmingham Irish 1 – 3 Triumph Meriden
2012/13 Shuttington Town 4 – 2 Kingstanding Celtic
2013/14 Castle Bromwich United 3 – 2 Birmingham Medics
2014/15 Rubery 5 – 0 Birmingham Tigers
2015/16 AFC Glebe United 1 – 4 Crown F.M.N
2016/17 Aston 2 – 1 Birmingham Medics ‘B’
“VETS”
2003/04 Ajax United 4 – 5 Wake Green Amateurs
2004/05 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 0 Ajax United
2005/06 Penncroft 5 – 0 Ajax United
2006/07 Causeway United 2 – 0 Ajax United
2007/08 Ajax United 1 – 4 Wake Green Amateurs
2008/09 Handsworth GSOB 1 – 5 Wake Green Amateurs
2009/10 Cresconians 1 – 0 Shirley Athletic
2010/11 Ajax CV JKS 3 – 1 Cresconians
2011/12 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
2012/13 Shirley Athletic 2 – 0 Ajax United
2013/14 Shirley Athletic 4 – 1 Handsworth GSOB’s
2014/15 Shirley Athletic 2 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
2015/16 Cresconians 4 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs
2016/17 Handsworth GSOB’s 0 – 2 Shirley Athletic
“H.S. SMITH CHALLENGE SHIELD”
2004/05 Sutton United 2 – 2 Old Wulfrunians (AET Sutton won 9-8 on Pens)
2005/06 Village 3 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
2006/07 AFC Lakin 5 – 4 Boldmere Falcons Seniors (AET)
2007/08 Sutton United 2 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
2008/09 Shirley Athletic 1 – 2 Village
2010/11 Sutton United 3 – 2 Village
2011/12 Sutton United 1 – 0 Handsworth United (AET)
2012/13 Sutton United 1 – 2 Village
2012/13 Sutton United 1 – 2 Village
2013/14 Paget Rangers 1 – 2 Village
2014/15 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 1 Boldmere Sports & Social
2015/16 Old Wulfrunians No Game Village
2016/17 Wake Green Ams 1 – 1 Village (Wake Green won 5 - 4 on Pens)
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“NORMAN WORSKETT (MINOR)”
2003/04 Sutton United 5 – 3 Wake Green Amateurs
2004/05 Old Wulfrunians 1 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
2005/06 Walsall Phoenix 5 – 4 Shirley Athletic (AET)
2006/07 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 1 Shirley Athletic
2007/08 Village 1 – 2 Silhill
2008/09 Village 1 – 1 Silhill (AET – Silhill won 6-5 on Pens)
2009/10 Sutton United 2 – 0 St Georges Warriors
2010/11 Shirley Athletic 0 – 3 Silhill
2011/12 Wake Green Amateurs 0 – 1 Shirley Athletic
2012/13 Village 5 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
2013/14 Village 3 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
2014/15 Silhill 3 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
2015/16 Wake Green Amateurs D 5 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs E
2016/17 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 4 Silhill
“HOLDER”
2003/04 Old Wulfrunians 1 – 3 Sutton United
2004/05 Sutton United 2 – 1 Silhill
2005/06 Sutton United ‘E’ 1 – 1 Wake Green ‘D’ (AET - Sutton won 4-3 on pens)
2006/07 Village 2 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
2007/08 Cresconians 2 – 3 Wake Green Amateurs (AET)
2008/09 Village 2 – 2 Handsworth GSOB
(AET - Handsworth GSOB won 4-2 on pens)
2009/10 Silhill 2 – 1 St Georges Warriors (AET 1-1 after 90 mins)
2010/11 Silhill 0 – 4 St Georges Warriors
2011/12 Sutton United 3 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs
2012/13 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 1 Village (AET 1-1 after 90 mins)
2013/14 Silhill 2 – 2 Village
(AET – Silhill won 4-2 on pens)
2014/15 Village 3 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
2015/16 Birmingham Irish 3 – 1 Birmingham Medics
2016/17 Bearwood Athletic 0 – 3 Two Gates
“YOUTH”
2003/04 Britannia OB 1 – 1 Sutton United
2004/05 Erin Go Bragh 3 – 2 Sutton United
2005/06 Sutton United 2 – 1 Old Wulfrunians (AET)
2006/07 Crusaders 4 – 3 Sutton United
2007/08 Crusaders 2 – 5 Old Wulfrunians
2008/09 Sutton United 2 – 3 Rubery Juniors
2009/10 Sutton United 3 – 2 Old Wulfrunians (AET)
2010/11 Sutton United 3 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
2011/12 Sutton United 2 – 1 Old Wulfrunians (AET)
2012/13 No Competition Held
2013/14 Wake Green Amateurs 5 – 1 Sutton United
2014/15 Walsall Phoenix 5 – 4 Wake Green Amateurs
2015/16 Wake Green Amateurs D 6 – 2 Lichfield City
2016/17 CT Shush 3 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
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“BILL HILL”
2003/04 Old Wulfrunians ‘B’ 0 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs ‘B’
2004/05 Sutton United ‘B’ 2 – 0 Village ‘D’
2005/06 Sutton United ‘B’ 1 – 0 Village ‘C’
2006/07 Sutton United 1 – 1 Village (AET Sutton won 4-1 on Pens)
2007/08 Shirley Athletic ‘C ’ 2 – 0 Resolution ‘B’ 0
2008/09 Silhill ‘B’ 3 – 1 CPA Holy Name ‘B’
2009/10 Sutton United ‘B’ 1 – 3 Handsworth GSOB’s ‘B’
2010/11 Handsworth GSOB’s ‘B’ 1 – 0 Village ‘B’
2011/12 Sutton United ‘B’ 3 – 1 Village ‘B’
2012/13 Aston ‘B’ 2 – 0 Village ‘B’
2013/14 Old Wulfrunians ‘B’ 2 – 0 Walsall Phoenix ‘B’
2014/15 Old Wulfrunians ‘B’ 3 – 2 Parkfield Amateurs ‘B’
2015/16 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 2 Sportsco
2016/17 Crown F.M.N 2 – 6 Hampton
“SUPPLEMENTARY COMPETITION”
2006/07 BCS Social 4 – 2 Balsalorna
2011/12 CPA 4 – 0 Real Riverside
“BCFA SATURDAY AMATEUR (formerly SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP”
2003/04 Shirley Athletic 4 – 4 Peugeot (Shirley won 5-4 on Pens)
2004/05 Wake Green 1 – 0 George & Dragon
2005/06 Village 2 – 1 Shirley Athletic
2006/07 Colinthians 3 – 1 Boldmere Falcons Seniors
2007/08 Silhill 3 – 2 Billesley United
2008/09 Silhill 1 – 3 Shirley Athletic (AET)
2009/10 Silhill 3 – 1 AFC Somers
2011/12 Old Wulfrunians 0 – 1 Easy Reds
2012/13 Kings Heath OBs 1 – 4 Athletic Sparkhill
2013/14 Kings Heath OBs 1 – 4 Netherton Athletic
2014/15 Dudley Town U21’s 3 – 2 FC Premier
2016/17 Two Gates 0 – 4 Coventry United U21’s
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BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE
INSTRUCTIONS TO SECRETARIES
1. League games must commence at the time fixed by the Management Committee. 2. Clubs should have available at each game one linesperson carrying out his/her duties efficiently.
3. Give visiting team secretary, referee and assistant referees, where appointed, notice as to situation of ground, colours and any information deemed helpful, a clear 5 days prior to match.
4. In the event of “A message being left”, visiting secretary should acknowledge receipt of
notification.
5. In the event of any game being cancelled/ postponed the Opposition, Referee, Referee’s Secretary, Fixtures Secretary, Hon. Secretary must all be notified.
6. In players’ interests, all clubs must have available and maintain First Aid equipment.
FIXTURES
Times of Kick – off for League Games 2:30pm for the whole season for teams who have the benefit of full floodlighting and who have applied to the League Management Committee for this sanction. 2:30pm for all other teams during the months of September, October, February, March, April and May. 2:00pm for all other teams during the months of November, December and January. Earlier Kick offs can be arranged but must be mutually agreed and the referee notified. All Challenge Cup Games 2:30pm……..as above. 2:00pm for all other teams, except December and January when kick off times will be brought forward to 1:30pm.
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PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
2006 – 07 Winners: Sutton United 60 Runners-up: Boldmere Falcons Snr 54 2007 – 08 Winners: Village 60 Runners-up: Sutton United 57 2008 – 09 Winners: Shirley Athletic 52 Runners-up: Erin Go Bragh 51 2009 – 10 Winners: Sutton United 57 Runners-up: Village 49 2010 – 11 Winners: Sutton United 64 Runners-up: Village 52 2011 – 12 Winners: Sutton United 56 Runners-up: Village 48 2012 – 13 Winners: Village 54 Runners-up: Crusaders 46
2013 – 14 Winners: Old Wulfrunians 60 Runners-up: Boldmere Sports 46
2014 – 15 Winners: Old Wulfrunians 66 Runners-up: Village 53
2015 – 16 Winners: Wake Green Ams 62 Runners-up: Silhill 48
2016 – 17 Winners: Wake Green Ams 49 Runners-up: Village 48
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Birmingham & District Amateur Football League Tables For Season 2016/ 17
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ROLL OF HONOUR Best Defence 14 Hampton F.C – Division 4 Best Attack 124 Aston F.C – Division 6 Referee of the Year Jeff Shaw Club of the Year Hampton F.C Eric Cash Award Birmingham Citadel F.C Total Number of Fixtures 1,382 Goals Scored (League) 5,036 Most Fixtures on one Saturday 44 on 8th October 2016 Total Number of Transfers 36 Total Number of Registered Players 3,980 Senior Cup Final, Man of the Match Thomas Hartigan, Crown F.M.N F.C Trophy Donated by - Fred Harris
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Birmingham & District Football League
LEAGUE RULES
CHALLENGE CUPS
COMPETITION RULES
RECORDS SEASON 1908/09 – 2016/17
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BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE STANDARD CODE OF RULES
DEFINITIONS 1. (A) In these Rules:
“Affiliated Association” means an Association accorded the status of an affiliated Association under the Rules of The FA. “AGM” shall mean the annual general meeting held in accordance with the constitution of the Competition. “Deposit” means a sum of money deposited with the Competition as part of the requirements of membership of the Competition. “Club” means a Club for the time being in membership of the Competition and “Team” means a side from a Club especially where a Club provides more than one Team in a division in accordance with the Rules. “Competition” means the Birmingham & District Football League. “Competition Match” means any match played or to be played under the jurisdiction of the Competition. “Secretary” means such person or persons appointed or elected to carry out the administration of the Competition. “Contract Player” means any Player (other than a Player on a Scholarship) who is eligible to play under a written contract of employment with a Club. “Fees Tariff” means a list of fees approved by the Clubs at a general meeting to be levied by the Management Committee for any matters for which fees are payable under the Rules. “Fines Tariff” means a list of fines approved by the Clubs at a general meeting to be levied by the Management Committee for any breach of the Rules. “Ground” means the ground on which the Club’s team(s) plays its Competition Matches. “Management Committee” means in the case of a Competition which is an unincorporated association, the management committee elected to manage the running of the Competition and where the Competition is incorporated it means the Board of Directors appointed in accordance with the articles of association of that company. “Match Officials” means the referee, the assistant referees and any fourth official appointed to a Competition Match. “Non Contract Player” means any Player (other than a Player on a Scholarship) who is eligible to play for a Club but has not entered into a written contract of employment. “Officer” means an individual who is appointed or elected to a position in a Club or Competition which requires that individual to make day to day decisions. “Player” means any Contract Player, Non Contract Player or other Player who plays or who is eligible to play for a Club. “Playing Season” means the period between the date on which the first competitive fixture in the Competition is played each year until the date on which the last competitive fixture in the Competition is played. “Rules” means these rules under which the Competition is administered. “Sanctioning Authority” means the Birmingham County Football Association Limited. “Scholarship” means a Scholarship as set out in Rule C 3 (a) (i) of the Rules of The FA. “Team Sheet” means a form provided by the Competition on which the names of the Players taking part in a Competition match are listed. “The FA” means The Football Association Limited.
“WGS” means the Whole Game System and the procedures for the operation thereof as
determined by The FA from time to time.
“written” or “in writing” means the representation or reproduction of words or symbols or other information in a visible form by any method or combination of methods, whether sent or supplied in electronic form or otherwise.
(B) The Rules are taken from the Standard Code of Rules (the “Standard Code”) determined by The
FA from time to time. In the event of any omissions from the Standard Code then the requirements of the Standard Code shall be deemed to apply to the Competition.
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(C) All Clubs shall adhere to the Rules. Every Club shall be deemed, as a member of the Competition
to have accepted the Rules and to have agreed to abide by the decisions of the Management Committee in relation thereto, subject to the provisions of Rule 16.
(D) The Competition will be known as the Birmingham & District Football League (or such other
name as the Competition may adopt). The Clubs participating in the Competition must be members of the Competition. A Club which ceases to exist or which ceases to be entitled to play in the Competition for any reason whatsoever shall thereupon automatically cease to be a member of the Competition.
(E) The administration of the Competition under these Rules will be carried out by the Competition
acting (save where otherwise specifically mentioned herein) through the Management Committee in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of The FA.
NOMENCLATURE AND CONSTITUTION 2. (A) This Competition shall consist of not more than 140 Clubs approved by the Sanctioning
Authority. These Clubs will be known as Full Member Clubs. The Competition may also include Associate Member Clubs who will be eligible to compete in the Veterans (V.B.Hale) and/or the Youth Cup competitions only. Associate Member Clubs shall have no voting rights at any Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Special General Meeting (SGM). The objective of the League shall be to further the best interests of football, played by non-contract players
(B) All Clubs must be affiliated to an Affiliated Association and their names and particulars shall be
returned annually by the appointed date on the Form “D” to the Birmingham County Football Association and must have a constitution approved by the Sanctioning Authority.
This Competition shall apply annually for sanction to the Birmingham County Football Association(s) and the constituent teams of Member Clubs may be grouped in divisions.
(C) Only one team shall be permitted from any Club to participate in the same division as another
team from the same Club unless there is no viable alternative because of logistical issues and/or reasons linked to participation and geographical boundaries. The Competition will obtain the prior approval of the Sanctioning Authority in the event of a division comprising of more than one team from the same Club. This Competition will ensure that, where permission is given, teams from a Club operating in the same division are run as separate entities with no interchange of players other than via transfers of registration in accordance with these Rules.
(D) Inclusivity and Non-discrimination
(i) The Competition and each Club must be committed to promoting inclusivity and to eliminating all forms of discrimination
(ii) Any alleged breach of the Equality Act 2010 legislation must be referred to the appropriate Sanctioning Authority for investigation.
(E) Clubs must comply with the provisions of any initiatives of The FA which are adopted by the
Competition including but not limited to, Charter Standard and RESPECT programmes. (F) Clubs shall not enter any of their teams playing in the Competition in any other Competitions
(with the exception of FA and County FA Competitions) except with the written consent of the Management Committee.
(G) At the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, a
majority of the delegates present shall have power to decide or adjust the constitution of the
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divisions at their discretion. When necessary this Rule shall take precedence over Rule 12.
ENTRY FEE, SUBSCRIPTION, DEPOSIT
3.(A) Applications by Clubs for admission to the Competition or the entry of an additional team(s) from the same Club must be made in writing to the Secretary and must be accompanied by the Entry Fee of £25 as set out in the Fees Tariff per team which shall be returned in the event of non-election. The application should also include a copy of the club rules, which must include a clearly defined disciplinary policy.
Excepting in the case of a newly formed club, a clearance certificate will be required from the competition in which it previously competed, certifying that the club applying for membership of the League has, at the end of the season, completed all its fixtures, and discharged all its financial obligations to that competition.
At the discretion of a majority of the accredited voting members present applications, of which due notice has been given, may be received at the Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting. To obtain election, the application must be supported by at least two thirds of the League meeting present and voting.
When Rule 12(B) is applied or a team seeks a transfer or, is compulsorily transferred to another division, no Entry Fee shall be payable.
(B) The Annual Subscription shall be decided annually by the Management Committee and be payable on or before the 1st July in each year.
All Clubs will pay a Deposit to the League at the start of each season to cover possible charges,
expenses etc., which the club may be responsible for if their team(s) do not complete the season. The Deposit, or any part thereof remaining, after the deduction of any unpaid charges, expenses, fines etc. will be refunded to the Club at the end of the season.
(C) In the event of any issue concerning the membership of any Club with the Competition the
Management Committee may require a Deposit to be paid by or on behalf of the Club on such terms and for such period as it may in its entire discretion think fit.
(D) A Club shall not participate in this Competition until the Entry Fee, Annual Subscription and
Deposit have been paid. (E) Clubs must advise annually to the Secretary in writing by 1st July of its Sanctioning Authority
affiliation number for the forthcoming Season. Clubs must advise the Secretary in writing, or on the prescribed form, of details of its Headquarters, Officers and any other information required by the Competition.
MANAGEMENT, NOMINATION, ELECTION
4.(A) The Management Committee shall comprise the Officers of the Competition and 9 ordinary members who shall all be elected at the Annual General Meeting.
(B) All candidates for election as Officers or Members of the Management Committee shall be
nominated to the Secretary in writing, signed by the Secretaries of two Member Clubs, not later than 31st May 31st in each year. Names of the candidates for election shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual General Meeting. In the event of there being no nomination in accordance with the foregoing for any office, nominations may be received at the Annual General Meeting.
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(C) The Management Committee shall meet as and when required with no more than three calendar months between each meeting. On receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds of the members of the Management Committee the Secretary shall convene a meeting of the Committee.
(D) Except where otherwise mentioned all communications shall be addressed to the Secretary who
shall conduct the correspondence of the Competition and keep a record of its proceedings. (E) All communications received from Clubs must be conducted through their nominated Officers.
(F) A League meeting of all Clubs will be held on the second Tuesday in August, September, and December and a date to be confirmed in March. A record shall be kept of the attendance of Clubs at each meeting. Fifteen Clubs shall form a quorum for the transaction of business.
Attendance at every League meeting of Clubs is compulsory. Clubs who fail to attend will be
fined. The Hon. Secretary shall give seven days’ notice of every League meeting together with an agenda of the business.
All decisions shall be determined by a show of hands, unless a ballot is required by Rule. The
Chairperson can, at any time, order a ballot, if deemed appropriate. If the Chairperson at any League meeting of Member Clubs shall be of the opinion that any
motion proposed to be made thereat, is of an objectionable character, it shall be competent for him either before or after the same is brought forward to put it to the vote (on which no discussion shall be allowed), whether the same shall be entertained or not, and if two thirds of the members present decide not to entertain such motion, the same shall be considered as disposed for that day.
Whenever, during the transaction of business, it is stated to the Chairperson that a quorum is
not present, the Chairperson shall declare the meeting at an end, and the names of those present shall be recorded in the minutes.
POWERS OF MANAGEMENT
5.(A) The Management Committee may appoint sub-committees and delegate such of their powers as they deem necessary. The decisions of all sub-committees shall be reported to the Management Committee for ratification. The Management Committee shall have power to deal only with matters within the Competition and not for any matters of misconduct that are under the jurisdiction of The Football Association or Affiliated Association.
(B) Subject to the permission of the Sanctioning Authority having been obtained the Management
Committee may order a match or matches to be played each season, the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the Competition and, if necessary, may call upon each Club (including any Club which may have withdrawn during the season) to contribute equally such sums as may be necessary to meet any deficiency at the end of the season.
(C) Each Member of the Management Committee shall have the right to attend and vote at all
Management Committee Meetings and have one vote thereat, but no Member shall be allowed to vote on any matters directly appertaining to such Member or to the Club so represented or where there may be a conflict of interest. (This shall apply to the procedure of any sub-committee).
In the event of the voting being equal on any matter, the Chairman shall have a second or
casting vote.
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(D) The Management Committee shall have powers to apply, act upon and enforce these Rules and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Competition. Any action by the Competition must be taken within 28 days of the Competition being notified.
With the exception of Rules 5(I), 6(H), and 19, for all breaches of Rule a formal written charge
must be issued to the Club concerned the Club charged shall be given seven days’ from the date of notification of the charge to reply to the charge and given the opportunity to:- (i) Accept or deny the charge (ii) Submit in writing a case of mitigation, or (iii) Put their case before the Management Committee at a personal hearing
All breaches of the Laws of the Game, or the Rules and Regulations of The FA shall be dealt with
in accordance with FA Rules by the appropriate Association. Any fines levied shall be in accordance with the Fines Tariff. The maximum fine permitted for any breach of a Rule is £250 and when setting any fine, the
Competition must ensure that the penalty is proportional to the offence, taking into account any mitigating circumstances.
(E) All decisions of the Management Committee shall be binding subject to the right of appeal in
accordance with Rule 16. Decisions of the Management Committee must be notified in writing to those concerned within
ten days. (F) More than fifty per cent (50%) of its members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business by the Management Committee or any sub-committee thereof. (G) The Management Committee, as it may deem necessary, shall have power to fill in an acting
capacity, any vacancies that may occur amongst their number. (H) A Club must comply with an order or instruction of the Management Committee and must
attend to the business and/or the correspondence of the Competition to the satisfaction of the Management Committee.
(I) All fines and charges are payable forthwith and must be paid within 21 days of the date of
notification of the decision. Any Club failing to do so will be fined in accordance with the Fines Tariff. Further failure to pay the fine including the additional fine within 14 days will result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time as the outstanding fines are paid.
(J) A member of the Management Committee appointed by the Competition to attend a meeting or
match may have any reasonable expenses incurred refunded by the Competition. (K) The Management Committee shall have the power to fill any vacancy that may occur in the
membership of the Competition between the Annual General or Special General Meeting called to decide the constitution and the commencement of the Competition season.
(L) The business of the Competition as determined by the Management Committee may be
transacted by electronic mail or facsimile.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
6.(A) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than 15th June in each year. At this meeting the following business shall be transacted provided that at least 8 Members are present and entitled to vote:-
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(i) To receive and confirm the Minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting. (ii) To receive and adopt the Annual Report, Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts. (iii) Election of Clubs to fill vacancies. (iv) Constitution of the Competition for ensuing season. (v) Election of Officers and Management Committee. (vi) Appointment of Auditors. (vii) Alteration of Rules, if any. (viii) Fix the date for the commencement of the season and kick off times applicable to the
Competition. (ix) Other business of which due notice shall have been given and accepted as being relevant
to an Annual General Meeting.
(B) A copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet, Statement of Accounts and Agenda shall be forwarded to each Club at least fourteen days prior to the meeting, together with any proposed change of Rules.
(C) A signed copy of the duly audited/verified Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts shall be
sent to Sanctioning Authority within fourteen days of its adoption by the Annual General Meeting.
(D) Each Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to an Annual General Meeting. Each Club
shall be entitled to one vote only. Fourteen days’ notice shall be given of any Meeting. (E) Clubs who have withdrawn their Membership of the Competition during the season being
concluded or who are not continuing Membership shall be entitled to attend but shall vote only on matters relating to the season being concluded. This provision will not apply to Clubs expelled in accordance with Rule 17.
(F) All voting shall be conducted by a show of voting cards unless a ballot be demanded by at least
50% of the delegates qualified to vote or the Chairman so decides. (G) No individual shall be entitled to vote on behalf of more than one Member Club. (H) Any continuing Club must be represented at the Annual General Meeting. (I) Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at an
Annual General Meeting.
AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED
7. The Chairman and the Secretary of each Member Club which is an unincorporated Association and two directors of each Club which is an incorporated entity shall complete and sign the following agreement which shall be deposited with the Competition together with the Application for Membership for the coming season, or upon indicating that the Club intends to compete, and also a copy of their club rules which must have a clearly defined disciplinary policy within them.
“We, A. (name) ________________ of (address) _______________(Chairman)and B (name)
_________ of (address) _______________(Secretary)of ________________ Football Club have been provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Birmingham & District Football League Competition and do hereby agree for and on behalf of the said Club to conform to those Rules and Regulations and to accept, abide by and implement the decisions of the Management Committee of the Competition, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with Rule 16.”
Any alteration of the Chairman and /or Secretary on the above Agreement must be notified to
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the County Football Association to which the Club is affiliated and to the Secretary of the Competition.
QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS
8.(A) (i) Contract players are not permitted in this Competition with the exception of those Players who are registered under Contract with the same Club who have a team operating at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System.
It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that any Player signing a registration form for
that Club has, where necessary, the required International Transfer Certificate. Clearance is required for any Player aged 10 and over crossing borders including Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
(ii) Each Club must have at least 11 Players registered 7 days before the start of each Playing
Season.
(B) A Player is one who, being in all other respects eligible, has;
(i) signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink, countersigned by an Officer, which is submitted to the Competition 7 days prior to the Player playing and whose registration has been confirmed by the Competition prior to that Player playing in a Competition Match
(ii) signed a fully and correctly completed Competition registration form in ink on a match day prior to playing, countersigned by an Officer of the Club and witnessed by an Officer of the opposing Club, and submitted to the Competition within two days of the match. The Player shall not again play until the Club is in possession of the approval of the Competition. A maximum of 30 players per team may be registered in accordance with this paragraph 8 (B) (ii); or
(iii) registered through WGS
Any registration form which is sent by either of the means set out at Rules 8(B) (i) or (ii) above that is not fully and correctly completed will be returned to the Club unprocessed. If a Club attempts to register a player via WGS but does not fully and correctly complete the necessary information via WGS, the registration will not be processed.
For clubs registering players under Rules 8(B) (i) or (ii) registration forms will be provided in a
format to be determined by the Competition. For Clubs registering players via WGS (under Rule 8 (B) (iii)) Clubs must access WGS in order to complete the registration process.
(C) Not adopted. (D) A Player that owes a Football Debt (as defined under the Football Debt Recovery Regulations) to
any Club(s) shall be permitted to register and play for a Club in the Competition, save that the Player may be liable to be suspended from playing for that Club should the Player fail to comply with the terms of the Football Debt Recovery Regulations in respect of that Football Debt.
(E) A fee as set out in the Fees Tariff shall be paid by each Club/team for each player registered. (F) The Management Committee shall decide all registration disputes. In the event of a player signing a registration form or having a registration submitted for more
than one Club, priority of registration shall decide for which Club the player shall be registered. The Secretary shall notify the Club last applying to register the player of the fact of the previous registration.
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(G) It shall be a breach of Rule for a player to:-
(i) Play for more than one Club in the Competition in the same season without first being transferred.
(ii) Having registered for one Club in the Competition, register for another Club in the Competition in that season except for the purpose of a transfer.
(iii) Submit a signed registration form or submit a registration through WGS for registration that the player had wilfully neglected to accurately or fully complete.
(H) (i) The Management Committee shall have the power to accept the registration of any player subject to the provisions of clauses (ii) and (iii) below.
(ii) The Management Committee shall have power to refuse, cancel or suspend the
registration of any player or may fine any player, at their discretion who has been charged and found guilty of registration irregularities (subject to Rule 16).
(iii) The Management Committee shall have power to make application to refuse or cancel
the registration of any player charged and found guilty of undesirable conduct (subject to Rule 16) subject to the right of appeal to the FA or the relevant County Football Association. Undesirable conduct shall mean an incident of repeated proven misconduct, which may deter a participant from being involved in this Competition. Application should be made to the parent County of the Club the player is registered or intending to be registered with.
(iv) For a player who has previously had a registration removed in accordance with clause (iii)
but has a registration accepted at the expiry of exclusion will be considered to be under a probationary period of 12 months. Whilst under a probationary period, should the player commit a further act of proven misconduct under the jurisdiction of the Competition, (excluding standard dismissals), the Competition would be empowered to consider a further charge of bringing the Competition into disrepute.
(Note: Action under Clause (iii) shall not be taken against a player for misconduct until the
matter has been dealt with by the appropriate Association, and then only in cases of the player bringing the Competition into disrepute and will in any case be subject to an Appeal to the Football Association. All decisions must include the period of restriction. For the purpose of this Rule, bringing the competition into disrepute can only be considered where the player has received in excess of 112 days’ suspension, or 10 matches in match based discipline, in a period of two years or less from the date of the first offence).
(I) Subject to compliance with FA Rule C2(a) when a Club wishes to register a Player who is already
registered with another Club it shall submit a transfer form (in a format as determined by the Competition) to the Competition accompanied by a fee as set out in the Fees Tariff . Such transfer shall be referred by the Competition to the Club for which the player is registered. Should this Club object to the transfer it should state its objections in writing to the Competition and to the Player concerned within three days of receipt of the notification. Upon receipt of the Club’s consent, or upon its failure to give written objection within three days, the Competition Secretary may, on behalf of the Management Committee, transfer the Player who shall be deemed eligible to play for the new Club from such date or three days after receipt of such transfer.
In the event of an objection to a transfer the matter shall be referred to the Management
Committee for a decision. (J) A player may not be registered for a Club after 30th April nor transferred to another Club in the
Competition after 28th February, except by special permission of the Management Committee.
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(K) A Club shall keep a list of the players it registers and a record of the games in which they have played, and shall produce such records upon demand by the Management Committee.
(L) A register containing the names of all players registered for each Club, with the date of
registration, shall be kept by the Registrations Secretary and shall be open to the inspection of any duly appointed Member Club representative at all Management Committee meetings or at other times mutually arranged. Registrations are valid for one Season only.
In the event of a player without a written contract changing his status to that of a contract
player with the same Club, another Club in the Competition or with a Club in another Competition his registration as a player without a written contract will automatically be cancelled and declared void unless the Club conforms to the exception detailed in Rule 8(A)(i).
(M) A player shall not be eligible to play for a team in any special championship, promotion or
relegation deciding match (as specified in Rule 12(A)) unless the player has played 2 games for that team in this Competition in the current season.
(N) Not adopted. (O) Any Club found to have played an ineligible Player in a match or matches shall have any points
gained from that match or matches deducted from its record, up to a maximum of 12 points, and have levied upon it a fine. The Management Committee may also order that such match or matches be replayed on such terms as are decided by the Management Committee which may also levy penalty points against the Club in default.
The Management Committee may vary this decision in respect of the points gained only in
circumstances where the ineligibility is due to the failure to obtain an International Transfer Certificate or where the ineligibility is related to the Player’s status.
In exceptional circumstances the Management Committee may, at its discretion, award the
points available in the match in question to the opponents, subject to the match not being ordered to be replayed.
(P) (The following Clause applies to Competitions involving players in full-time secondary
education);
(i) Priority must be given at all times to school and school organisation’s activities. (ii) The availability of children must be cleared with the Head Teachers (except for Sunday
Leagues). (iii) To play open age football the player must have achieved the age of 16.
CLUB COLOURS. CLUB NAME
9.(A) Every Club must register the colour of its shirts and shorts with the Secretary by 1st July who shall decide as to their suitability.
Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from all other players and the match
officials. No player, including the goalkeeper, shall be permitted to wear black or very dark shirts. Any team not being able to play in its normal colours as registered with the Competition shall
notify its opponents the colours in which they will play (including the colour of the goalkeepers jersey) at least 7 days before the match.
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If, in the opinion of the referee, two Clubs have the same or similar colours, the home team shall
make the change. A club must not delay the scheduled time of kick off for a competition match by
not having a change of colours. Shirts must be numbered.
(B) Any Club wishing to change its name must obtain permission from the Sanctioning Authority and from the Management Committee. Any Club wishing to change its colours during the Playing Season must obtain permission from the Management Committee.
PLAYING SEASON. CONDITIONS OF PLAY, TIMES OF KICK-OFF. POSTPONEMENTS. SUBSTITUTES
10.(A) The Annual General Meeting shall determine the date for the commencement of the season. (B) All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game as determined by the
International Football Association Board. Clubs must take all reasonable precautions to keep their grounds in a playable condition. All
matches shall be played on pitches deemed suitable by the Management Committee. If through any fault of the home team a match has to be replayed, the Management Committee shall have power to order the venue to be changed.
The Management Committee shall have power to decide whether a pitch and/or facilities are
suitable for matches in the Competition and to order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground.
Football Turf pitches (3G) are allowed in this Competition providing they meet the required
performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf pitches. For clubs playing at Step 7 and below a pitch must be tested (by a FIFA accredited test institute) every three years and the results passed to the FA.
The FA will give a decision on the suitability for use and add the pitch to the Register. The home Club is also responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when
confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).
Within the National League System (“NLS”) all matches shall have a duration of 90 minutes. All
matches outside of the NLS shall have duration of 90 minutes unless a shorter time (not less than
sixty (60) minutes) is mutually arranged by the two Clubs in consultation with the referee prior to
the commencement of the match, and in any event shall be of equal halves. Two matches involving
the same two teams can be played on the same day providing the total playing time is not more
than 120 minutes.
The times of kick-off shall be fixed at the AGM and can only be altered by the mutual consent of
the two competing clubs prior to the scheduled date of the match with written notification given to the Competition at least 7 days prior.
Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time and must report all late starts
to the Competition. The home team must provide goal nets and at least two footballs fit for play and the referee
shall make a report to the Competition if the footballs are unsuitable. (C) Except by permission of the Management Committee all matches must be played on the dates
originally fixed but priority shall be given to The Football Association and parent County Association Cup Competitions. All other matches must be considered secondary. Clubs may
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mutually agree to bring forward a match with the consent of the Fixtures Secretary. In the case of a revised fixture date, the Clubs must be given by the Competition 5 clear days’
notice of the match (unless otherwise mutually agreed). (D) The Secretary of the home Club must give notice of full particulars of the location of, and access
to, the ground and time of kick-off to the match officials and the Secretary of the opposing Club at least 5 clear days prior to the playing of the match. If not so provided, the away club shall seek such details and report the circumstances to the Competition.
(E) A minimum of 7 players will constitute a team for a Competition match.
(F) (i) Home and away matches shall be played. In the event of a Club failing to keep its engagement the Management Committee shall have power to inflict a fine, deduct points from the defaulting Club and award the points from the match in question to the opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by the opponents or otherwise deal with them except the award of goals.
Any fixture in the opinion of the Hon. Fixtures Secretary and subject to Management Committee approval classed as an unfulfilled fixture will require correspondence from both clubs and attract a fine in accordance with amount set out in the Fines Tariff table for the offending club.
The Team that causes the unfulfilled fixture shall be penalised with a 3 point deduction and a fine as set out in the Fines Tariff. If the game is cancelled on the day of the match then the maximum fine will be levied and the offending Team will be responsible for payment of the match official(s). A second offence in the same season by the same Team shall result in a fine as set out in the Fines Tariff. A third offence in the same season by the same Team shall result in a fine as set out in the Fines Tariff. For night games the period of time will be calculated from the agreed date of the fixture, as opposed to a Saturday. Half of the scale of fines held in the Fines Tariff shall be applied and any points deductions will be at the discretion of the Management Committee.
(ii) Any Club with more than one team in the Competition shall always fulfil its fixture, within the Competition, in the following order of precedence:- First Team, Second Team, Third Team, Fourth Team, Fifth Team. Clubs in breach of this requirement shall be fined in accordance with the Fines Tariff or otherwise dealt with by the Management Committee. If this results in the Club postponing its lowest team fixture, the offence will be treated as an unfulfilled fixture as per League Rule 10(F)(i), however the offending team will not be deducted any league points.
Where a club postpones a higher team fixture they will be fined for that offence (see Fines
Tariff) or otherwise dealt with by the League Management Committee and be liable for a deduction of three points as per League Rule 10(F) (i).
(iii) Any Club unable to fulfil a fixture or where a fixture has been postponed for any reason
must, without delay, give notice to the Secretary, Fixtures Secretary, the Competition Referees Secretary, the Secretary of the opposing Club and the appointed match officials.
(iv) In the event of a match not being played or abandoned owing to causes over which
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neither Club has control, it shall be played in its entirety on a date to be mutually agreed by the two Clubs and approved by the Management Committee. Failing such agreement and notification to the Fixtures Secretary within 7 days the Management Committee shall have power to order the match to be played on a named date or on or before a given date. Where it is to the advantage of the Competition and the Clubs involved agree, the Management Committee shall also be empowered to order the score at the time of an abandonment to stand.
(v) The Management Committee shall review all matches abandoned in cases where it is
consequent upon the conduct of either or both Teams. Where it is to the advantage of the Competition and does no injustice to either Club, the Management Committee shall be empowered to order the score at the time of the abandonment to stand. In all cases where the Management Committee are satisfied that a match was abandoned owing to the conduct of one team or its Club member(s) they shall be empowered to award the points for the match to the opponent. In cases where a match has been abandoned owing to the conduct of both teams or their Club member(s), the Management Committee shall rule all points for the match as void. No fine(s) can be applied by the Management Committee for an abandoned match. If the abandoned game is replayed and the Management Committee insist that Assistant Referees and a League Assessor are appointed then the cost of these will be borne by the team who are deemed to have caused the original abandonment, or if both teams are deemed to have caused the abandonment the cost will be shared.
(vi) The Management Committee shall review any match that has taken place where either or both teams were under a suspension imposed upon them by the Association or Affiliated Association. In each case the team that was under suspension would be dealt with in the same manner as if they had participated with ineligible players in accordance with Rule 8(O) above. Where both teams were under suspension the game must be declared null and void.
(G) A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use three substitute
players in any match in this Competition who may be selected from five players. The Home team shall provide a match sheet, which will be completed by both teams including
the forename(s) and surname of all players and substitutes (in block letters). The match sheet shall be handed to the referee not later than ten minutes before kick-off.
A Player not named on the match sheet may not take part in that match. Any player who plays
in the game and is not entered on the match sheet may be considered to be an ineligible Player and may be dealt with under Rule 8(O).
A Player who has been selected, appointed or named as a substitute before the start of the match but does not actually play in the game shall not be considered to have been a Player in that game within the meaning of Rule 8 of this Competition.
(H) The half time interval shall be of five minutes’ duration, but it shall not exceed fifteen minutes.
The half time interval may only be altered with the consent of the referee. (I) The Clubs taking part in fixture Competition Match shall identify a team captain who has a
responsibility to offer support in the management of the on-field discipline of his/her team mates.
REPORTING RESULTS
11.(A) The Registration Secretary must receive within 4 days of the date played, the result of each Competition match in the prescribed manner. This must include the forename(s) and surname
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of the team players (in block letters). (B) The Home Club shall telephone/ text/ email/ notify the result of each match to the Secretary by
6:00pm on the day, of the matches played on a Saturday and within 24 hours of matches played in mid-week.
(C) The match result notification, correctly completed, shall be signed by a responsible member of
the Club.
DETERMINING CHAMPIONSHIP 12.(A) Team rankings within the Competition will be decided by points with three points to be awarded
for a win and one point for a drawn match. The teams gaining the highest number of points in their respective Divisions at the conclusion shall be adjudged the winners. Matches must not be played for double points.
In circumstances where two or more teams are equal on points team rankings shall be
determined by goal difference where the goals scored against by each team shall be deducted from the goals scored by that team and the largest positive difference shall be placed the highest. In the event of the goal difference being equal the highest placed team shall be the team which has scored the most goals. In the event that two or more teams have the same goal difference and have scored the same number of goals then the highest placed team shall be the team which has won the most matches.
In the event of the two teams still being equal the team which has the better playing record
against the other team in their head to head Competition matches during the Season will be the highest placed team.
If the records of two or more teams are still equal and it is necessary for any reason to
determine the position of each then the teams affected shall play a deciding match or matches as determined by the Management Committee.
(B) Automatic promotion shall be applied for the first 2 teams in each Division except in the case of
Division 1, and the 2 bottom teams may be relegated to the immediate Division below, except as provided for hereunder, subject to the provisions of Rule 2(B).
(i) In exceptional circumstances a team may be promoted more than one division, subject to
final approval by the Management Committee.
(ii) When a senior team is relegated to a lower Division of which its reserve team is a member, or entitled to be a member, such reserve team must accept relegation to, or retain its position in, the next lower Division; and should the senior team be relegated to the lowest Division its reserve team automatically retires from the Competition.
(iii) Should either or both of the leading teams in any of the Divisions have its senior team in the next higher Division, promotion shall fall, at the discretion of the General Meeting, to the next highest team or teams in the Division concerned.
(C) Not adopted. (D) In the event of a team withdrawing from the Competition before completing 75% of its fixtures
for the season all points obtained by or recorded against such defaulting team shall be expunged from the Competition table. For the purposes of this Rule 12(D) a completed fixture shall include any Competition Match(es) which has been awarded by the Management Committee.
(E) Not adopted.
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REFEREES
13.(A) Registered Referees (and Assistant Referees where approved by the FA or County FA) for all matches shall be appointed in a manner approved by the Management Committee and by the Sanctioning Authority.
(B) In the event of the non-appearance of the appointed Referee the appointed senior Assistant
Referee shall take charge and a substitute Assistant Referee appointed by the competing Teams. In cases where there are no officially appointed Assistant Referees, the Clubs shall agree upon a Referee. An individual thus agreed upon shall, for that game, have the full powers, status and authority of a registered Referee. Individuals under the age of 16 must not participate either as a Referee or Assistant Referee in any open age competition.
(C) Where Assistant Referees are not appointed each team shall provide a Club Assistant Referee. (D) The appointed Referee shall have power to decide as to the fitness of the ground in all matches
and the decision shall be final subject to either in the case of a ground of a Local Authority or the owners of a ground, the Representative of that body is the sole arbiter and whose decision must be accepted unless the ground.
(E) Subject to any limits/provisions laid down by the sanctioning Association, Match Officials
appointed under this Rule shall be paid a match fee of £29 and Assistant Match Officials £20 inclusive of travel expenses. The home Club shall pay the Officials their fees immediately after the match.
(F) In the event of a match not being played because of circumstances over which the Clubs have no
control, the Match Officials, if present, shall be entitled to half fee only. Where a match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall be ordered to pay the Officials, if they attend the ground, their full fee.
(G) A Referee not keeping his or her engagement, and failing to give a satisfactory explanation as to
their non-appearance, may be reported to the Association with which he or she is registered. (H) Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time by The Football Association, award
marks to the Referee for each match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Competition on the prescribed Form provided. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fined or dealt with as the Management Committee shall determine.
Complete an official referees marking form to cover all games played by each team of the Club,
in the preceding month and email/ post to the Hon. Referees Secretary (if posted the envelope post marked not later than the Wednesday following the last Saturday of that month). Incorrectly completed or incomplete forms may incur a further fine.
(I) The Competition shall keep a record of the markings and, on the Form provided by the
prescribed date each season, shall submit a summary to The Football Association/County Association.
(J) Not adopted. (K) Referees and Assistant Referees shall be supplied, each Season, with a copy of the Competition
Rules free of charge. (L) Referees and Assistant Referees shall have undertaken a Respect briefing offered by the
FA/County FA or the League.
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CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR WITHDRAWAL OF A CLUB
14.(A) A Club intending, or having a provisional intention, to withdraw a team from the Competition on completion of its fixtures and fulfilment of all other obligations to the Competition must notify the Secretary in writing by 31st March each Season.
(B) The Management Committee shall have the discretion to deal with a team being unable to start
or complete its fixtures for a Playing Season. (C) In the event of a Member Club failing to discharge all its financial obligations to the Competition
in excess of £50, the Management Committee are empowered to refer the debt under The FA Football Debt Recovery provisions.
PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS
15.(A) (i) All questions of eligibility, qualifications of players or interpretations of the Rules shall be referred to the Management Committee.
(ii) Objections relevant to the dimensions of the pitch, goals, flag posts or other facilities of the venue will not be entertained by the Management Committee unless a protest is lodged with the Referee before the commencement of the match.
(B) Except in cases where the Management Committee decide that there are special circumstances,
protests and complaints (which must contain full particulars of the grounds upon which they are founded) must be lodged with the Secretary within 14 days (excluding Sundays) of the match or occurrence to which they refer. A protest or complaint shall not be withdrawn except by permission of the Management Committee. A Member of the Management Committee who is a member of any Club involved shall not be present (except as a witness or representative of his Club) when such protest or complaint is being determined.
(C) No protest of whatever kind shall be considered by the Management Committee unless the
complaining Club shall have deposited with the Secretary a sum in accordance with the Fees Tariff. This may be forfeited in whole or in part in the event of the complaining or protesting Club losing its case. The Competition shall have power to order the defaulting Club or the Club making a losing or frivolous protest or complaint to pay the expenses of the enquiry or to order that the costs to be shared by the parties.
(D) All parties to a protest or complaint must receive a copy of the submission and must be afforded
an opportunity to make a statement at least 7 days prior to the protest or complaint being heard.
(i) All parties must have received 7 days’ notice of the Hearing should they be instructed to attend
(ii) Should a Club elect to state its case in person then the Club should indicate such when forwarding the written response.
PROTESTS, APPEALS
16. (A)All protests, claims or complaints relating to these Rules and appeals arising from a Player’s contract shall be heard and determined by the Management Committee, or a sub-committee duly appointed by the Management Committee. The Clubs or Players protesting, appealing, claiming or complaining must send a copy of such protest, appeal, claim or complaint and deposit a fee which shall be forfeited in the event of the protest, appeal, claim or complaint not being upheld, and the party not succeeding may, in addition, be ordered to pay the costs at the direction of the Management Committee.
(B) All such protests claims complaints and appeals must be received in writing by the Secretary
within fourteen days of the event or decision causing any of these to be submitted.
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(C) The Management Committee shall also have power to compel any party to the protest to pay
such expenses as the Management Committee shall direct. (D) Any appeal against a decision of the Management Committee must be lodged with the
Sanctioning Authority within fourteen (14) days of the posting of the written notification of the decision causing the appeal, accompanied by a fee which may be forfeited in the event of the appeal not being upheld. A copy of the appeal must also be sent to the Secretary.
(E) If so requested the Management Committee may arbitrate on any disputes, protests, appeals,
claims or complaints between two Clubs in which event both Clubs shall send a non-returnable fee. Such arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties to the arbitration.
(F) No appeal can be lodged against a decision taken at an Annual General Meeting or Special General
Meeting unless this is on the ground of unconstitutional conduct.
EXCLUSION OF CLUBS OR TEAMS MISCONDUCT, CLUBS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS
17.(A) At the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose, Notice of Motion having been duly circulated on the Agenda by direction of the Management Committee, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude any Club or Team from membership which must be supported by (more than) two thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot.
A Club which is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting. (B) At the Annual General Meeting, or at a Special General Meeting called for the purpose, in
accordance with the provisions of Rule 19, the accredited delegates present shall have the power to exclude from further participation in the Competition any Club whose conduct has, in their opinion, been undesirable, which must be supported by (more than) two-thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Voting on this point shall be conducted by ballot.
A Club whose conduct is the subject of the vote being taken shall be excluded from voting. (C) Any official or member of a Club proved guilty of either a breach of Rule, other than field
offences, or of inducing or attempting to induce a player or players of another Club in the Competition to join them shall be liable to expulsion or such penalty as a General Meeting or Management Committee may decide, and their Club shall also be liable to expulsion in accordance with the provisions of Clause (A) of this Rule.
TROPHY:- LEGAL OWNERS, CONDITIONS OF TAKING OVER, AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED, AWARDS.
18.(A) The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:- “We (A) (name) and (B) (name), the Chairman and Secretary of FC (Limited), members of and
representing the Club, having been declared winners of Cup or Trophy, and it having been delivered to us by the Competition, do hereby on behalf of the Club jointly and severally agree to return the Cup or Trophy to the Competition Secretary on or before December League Meeting. If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair.”
Failure to return the trophy and its case (where appropriate) by this date in like order and
condition shall result in a fine The Management Committee shall have the power to withhold trophies at its discretion.
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SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
19. Upon receiving a requisition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of the Clubs in membership the Secretary shall call a Special General Meeting.
The Management Committee may call a Special General Meeting at any time. At least seven days’ notice shall be given of either meeting under this Rule, together with an
agenda of the business to be transacted at such meeting. Each Member Club shall be empowered to send two delegates to all Special General Meetings. Each Club shall be entitled to one vote only, as will members of the Management Committee.
Any continuing Member Club must be represented at a Special General Meeting. Officers and Management Committee members shall be entitled to attend and vote at all Special
General Meetings.
ALTERATION TO RULES 20. Alterations, for which consent has been given by the Sanctioning Authority, shall be made to
these Rules only at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting specially convened for the purpose called in accordance with Rule 19. Any alteration made during the Playing Season to these Rules shall not take effect until the following season.
Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the AGM shall be submitted to the Secretary
by 30th April in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by 7th May and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary by 14th May. The proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall be circulated to Clubs with the notice of the AGM. A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if two-thirds (2/3) of those present, entitled to vote and voting are in favour.
A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the AGM or Special General
Meeting shall be submitted to the Sanctioning Authority or The FA (as applicable) at least 28 days prior to the date of the meeting.
FINANCE
21.(A) The Management Committee shall determine with which bank or other financial institution the funds of the Competition will be lodged.
(B) All expenditure in excess of £250 shall be approved by the Management Committee. Cheques
shall be signed by at least two Officers nominated by the Management Committee. (C) The financial year of the Competition will end on 30th April. (D) The books, or a certified balance sheet, of a Competition shall be prepared and shall be verified
annually by some suitable person(s) who shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting.
INSURANCE
22. All Clubs must have valid public liability insurance cover of at least 10 million pounds (£10,000,000).
All Clubs must have valid personal accident cover for all Players registered with them from time
to time. The Players’ personal accident cover must be in place prior to the Club taking part in any Competition match and shall be at least equal to the minimum recommended cover determined from time to time by the sanctioning Association. In instances where The Football Association is the sanctioning Association, the minimum recommended cover will be the cover
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required by the Affiliated Association to which a Club affiliates.
DISSOLUTION
23.(A) Dissolution of the Competition shall be by resolution approved at a Special General Meeting by a majority of three quarters (3/4) of the members present and shall take effect from the date of the relevant Special General Meeting.
(B) In the event of the dissolution of the Competition, the members of the Management Committee
are responsible for the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Competition. (C) The Management Committee shall deal with any surplus assets as follows;
(i) Any surplus assets, save for a Trophy or any other presentation, remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Competition shall be transferred only to another Competition or Affiliated Association or The Football Association Benevolent Fund or to such other charitable or benevolent object in the locality of the Competition as determined by resolution at or before the time of winding up, and approved in writing by the sanctioning Association.
(ii) If a Competition is discontinued for any reason a Trophy or any other presentation shall be returned to the Donor if the conditions attached to it so provide or, if not, dealt with as the Sanctioning Authority may decide.
PREMIER DIVISION AND DIVISION ONE QUALIFICATION 24.(A) The Premier Division shall comprise of no more than 14 clubs for first teams of adequate
playing strength. Both the Premier Division and Division One will ensure adequate ground facilities, these being an acceptable and regularly maintained playing surface (grass and/ or 3g) with clear pitch markings, maximum size 120 yards by 80 yards, (110 by 75 metres), minimum size 110 yards by 65 yards (100 by 60 metres) with washing facilities and separate dressing rooms for each team and match officials.
(B) Application to enter the Premier Division will be considered only from first teams of Full
Member Clubs already having these qualifications. The facilities of Premier Division clubs shall be reviewed annually by the Management Committee.
(C) The Official Form stating details of their pitch or pitches and dressing room facilities etc.
for the following season must be forwarded by the Club making the application to the Hon. Secretary to be received by 30th April.
(D) A Club may not play a Premier Division match on a pitch otherwise than those entered
on the Official Form without first obtaining permission to do so from the Management Committee.
(E) The first choice kit of any team competing in the Premier Division and Division One must
be numbered.
REPRESENTATIVE GAMES 25.(A) League games may be postponed as a result of representative matches, if a team has
more than one player in the Birmingham & District Football League representative side. Permission should be sought through the Hon. Fixtures Secretary.
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ADDITIONAL RULES GOVERNING THE CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITIONS
26. The entire control of the above Competitions shall be vested in the Management Committee of the Birmingham and District Football League. 27. The Cups shall be called the “Birmingham and District Football League, Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Bill Hill, Norman Worskett (previously known as the Minor), Holder, Jeffs, Veterans and Youth Cups” respectively and shall not become the property of any one Club. 28. The Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer of the League shall be legal holders of the Cups in trust for the League. 29. The Competitions shall be annual and be open to Clubs who are members of the League, subject to the approval of the Management Committee. Cup entrance fees shall be decided annually at the Annual General Meeting. No Club is eligible to play until it has paid its League subscription and Cup entry fees for the current season. The dates, with kick off times, on which the Cup ties for the following season shall be played, shall be fixed by the Management Committee and presented at the Annual General Meeting.
(a) It is mandatory that all teams will be entered into all Cups for which they qualify, with the exception of the Youth and Veterans Cup Competitions.
30. The names of the Clubs entered for the Competition shall be drawn for the first round for each cup at the August League Management meeting in couples at a time. The winners of the first round shall be drawn as in the first ties, and so compete until the final is played, when the winning Club shall hold the Cup for the current year. When byes are necessary in the first round of the competition, these byes shall first of all be allotted to the following Clubs, if eligible:
(a) The winner of the previous season (b) The runner-up of the previous season (c) The other two semi-finalists (d) The four other quarter-finalists
The byes will be allocated section by section, as far as they permit. After the above have been duly allotted the draw shall proceed, and any other necessary byes being according to lot. The lots shall be drawn, and the Competition matches played as the Management Committee may determine, and immediately after each draw the President or designate shall intimate to the Club drawn the name of the Clubs it is drawn against, the date and time of kick-off. The first round of the Senior Cup shall be played between the entrants received from the lowest divisions of the League until all ties for this round have been exhausted. 31. The Home Team Secretary shall give the referee, assistant referees (if appointed) and visiting team notice as to situation of ground 5 clear days before the date of the match. Failure to do so will lead to a fine (see Fines Tariff). A Club or Clubs responsible for late kick-off shall be fined, failing a reasonable explanation in writing to be posted to the Hon. Secretary within three days of the date on which the tie was played (Sundays excluded). In the event of a tie being left unfinished, from any cause whatever, Management Committee shall have the power to deal with the matter. 32. Unless otherwise mutually arranged, the Clubs first drawn in the ballot shall have first choice of ground, except in the Final tie, which must be played on a neutral ground, unless otherwise mutually arranged between the Management Committee and the contending Clubs, but providing that no such arrangement is come to, the Management Committee shall appoint the ground.
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In the case of drawn matches, where the extra half-hour or the taking of penalties is not possible, or is begun and not completed the matter will be referred to the Management Committee. Correspondence from both clubs may be requested. If the reason for the non-fulfilment of the tie is due to the late arrival of one of the teams only the tie may be awarded to the other team. In the event of a tie being attempted to be played on two separate occasions and being postponed for any given reason it will be played on the ground of the second drawn team, who will bear the match costs as per League Rule 33. If the tie is postponed on a further two occasions it will revert back to the original first drawn team, who will bear the match costs as per League Rule 32. If the tie is postponed further the League Management Committee will decide where the tie is to be played and all match expenses will be shared. All Cup Finals will be played to a result, extra time (shall be 15 minutes each way) if required and then penalty kicks (as laid down in the Laws of the Game) shall decide the tie. All Cup Finals shall be organised by a Cup Committee, being a Sub-Committee of the Management Committee. 33. The Hon. Referees Secretary shall appoint all referees up to and including the semi-finals and their fee shall be borne by the home Club. The competing teams will appoint assistant referees up to and including the quarter-finals. The Hon. Referees Secretary may however, at his discretion, appoint assistant referees where he believes this would be appropriate. In the semi-finals the Hon. Referee Secretary will appoint assistant referees. In all cases where the Hon. Referees Secretary appoints assistant referees their fee shall be paid by the home Club and the expense shared equally between the two Clubs. In the event that only one assistant referee is available the home Club will pay his fee and the expense shared between the two Clubs and the other assistant referee shall be provided by the home Club unless mutually agreed by the two captains. In the final tie, the Management Committee shall appoint referee and assistant referees from the names submitted by the Hon. Referees Secretary and they will receive a suitable award. 34. Any objection to the ground, goal-posts, crossbars, or any other appurtenances of the game, must be made to those responsible for the match before the time fixed for the kick-off. Any defect shall be remedied if possible without unduly delaying the game. Failing this the objections shall be made to the referee prior to the start and cannot be withdrawn without the consent of the Management Committee. All other protests or appeals must be intimated to the referee at the time the violation takes place and full particulars must be posted to the Hon. Secretary within three days thereafter (Sundays excepted), accompanied by a deposit, which may be forfeited should the protest not be sustained. If the Management Committee should subsequently discover that any rule or spirit of the rules has, in their opinion, been violated by mutual arrangement or otherwise by two Clubs or otherwise, it shall be in the power of the Management Committee to disqualify one or both from further competing in the ties or order the match to be replayed without any protest being entertained from either or any Club. 35. The Home Club shall have the field of play marked out; provide a minimum of two match balls and dressing accommodation. Goal nets, properly secured and corner posts must be used at all times. The matches shall be played according to the laws of the game. The size of the field of play for Semi-Final and Final ties shall be as follows: -Maximum 120 by 80 yards (110 by 75 metres) - minimum 100 yards by 65 yards (90 by 60 metres). All lines must be clearly defined according to Law 1 of the game. 36. A Club at its discretion may nominate five substitute players and use a maximum of three at any time in a match in the Competition, except to replace a player who has been dismissed by the referee for misconduct after play has commenced. The substitution can only be made when play is stopped for any reason and the referee has given permission.
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In the Veterans Cup only, a Club may nominate and use five substitute players at any time in the match in the Competition. A player who has been substituted during the match himself becomes a substitute and may, in turn, replace another player, except to replace a player who has been dismissed by the referee for misconduct after play has commenced. The substitution can only be made when play is stopped for any reason and the referee has given permission. Only three substitutes by each side will be permitted in any match with the exception of the Veterans Cup in which five substitutes are permitted and the substitute players shall be nominated to the match official prior to the commencement of the game. The Home team shall provide a match sheet, which will be completed by both teams including the forename(s) and surname of all players and substitutes (in block letters). The match sheet shall be handed to the referee not later than ten minutes before kick-off. A Player not named on the match sheet may not take part in that match. Any player who plays in the game and is not entered on the match sheet may be considered to be an ineligible Player and may be dealt with under League Rule 8(O).
A player who has been selected, appointed or named as a substitute before the start of the match but does not actually play in the game shall not be considered to have been a player in that game within the meaning of League Rule 8 of this Competition. 37. The duration of the game shall be of two equal periods of 45 minutes. The interval at half time shall not exceed five minutes, except by special permission of the referee. In the event of a draw, after 90 minutes in any tie, two equal periods of 15 minutes should be played, but in the event of this not being possible due to circumstance beyond control, then the referee be empowered to reduce this to two equal periods of 10 minutes, and shall count as part of the game. If the scores are still level at the end of this period the tie shall be concluded by the taking of penalties as laid down in the Laws of the Game. In the case of drawn matches, where the extra half-hour or the taking of penalties is not possible, or is begun and not completed the matter will be referred to the Management Committee. Correspondence from both clubs may be requested. If the reason for the non-fulfilment of the tie is due to the late arrival of one of the teams only, the tie may be awarded to the other team. 38. In the case of having two clubs having similar playing colours, the home club shall change to a distinguishing colour, the referee’s judgment and decision will be final. All shirt advertising carried by Clubs must confirm to Rules & Regulations laid down by the Football Association from time to time. 39. Any Clubs refusing to carry out fixtures and complaint being made to Hon. Secretary the case will be brought before the next meeting of the Management Committee. Any Club refusing or failing to play a Club against which it has been drawn on the date fixed for the round, (the exigencies of weather alone excepted), shall be adjudged to have lost the match unless otherwise sanctioned by the Management Committee. Failing a satisfactory reason for the non-fulfilment of fixture being given, the Club may be fined, the amount to be settled by the Management Committee. Offending Clubs may be ordered to pay referees fees, pitch fees and receipted expenses. Notice of abandonment’s and postponements must be notified to the Secretary, Fixtures Secretary, the Competition Referees Secretary, the Secretary of the opposing Club and the appointed match officials by the Secretary of the home side by telephone no later than the date on which the game should have been played. It is the responsibility of all home teams (i.e. the first named on the fixture sheet) to ensure that visiting teams and referees do not travel
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unnecessarily. If there is any doubt about the fixture not being played due to the contingencies of the weather etc. each club must warn the opponents not later than 10:30 am on the match day and arrange for a telephone call no later than mid-day to confirm or postpone a game, where possible arranging for a local referee to assist in the decision. 40. Each Club shall;
(a) Telephone the results of each home match to the Hon. Secretary or deputy, not later than 6:00pm on that day of the match in respect of matches played on Saturday, and within 24 hours of matches played midweek. Clubs failing to comply with this rule shall be fined. (b) Post/ Scan/ Email to the Hon. Registration Secretary or deputy, notice on the approved form of the result of each match, its covering envelopes to bear a postmark dated not later than the Monday following the match, in respect of matches other than Saturdays. Clubs failing to comply with this rule shall be fined. (c) Each Club shall, in a manner prescribed from time to time by The Football Association, award marks to the Referee for each match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Competition on the prescribed Form provided. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to be fined or dealt with as the Management Committee shall determine. Complete an official referees marking form to cover all games played by each team of the Club, in the preceding month and email/ post to the Hon. Referees Secretary (if posted the envelope post marked not later than the Wednesday following the last Saturday of that month). Incorrectly completed or incomplete forms may incur a further fine. (d) Any Club marking a referee 50 or below must submit a written explanation with the marking form. (e) All fines and charges shall be paid within 14 days of the date of posting of the written notification. Clubs, Officials or individuals committing a breach of this Rule will incur such penalties as the Management Committee may impose. All fines and charges shall be paid within 14 days of the date of posting of the written notification. Any Club failing to do so will be fined a maximum of £50.00. Further failure to pay the fine including the additional sum within 14 days will result in fixtures being withdrawn until such time as the outstanding payments are settled.
41. All questions eligibility, qualifications of competitors, interpretations of the rules or laws, and any other matters in dispute, shall be referred to the Management Committee. Any Club or team found to be playing an ineligible player, for whatever reason, shall forfeit the tie unless otherwise ordered by the Management Committee. All other matters relating to interpretations of Laws and Rules and any dispute shall be referred to the Management Committee. 42. The following agreement shall be signed on behalf of the winners of the Cup or Trophy:- “We (A) (name) and (B) (name), the Chairman and Secretary of FC (Limited), members of and representing the Club, having been declared winners of Cup or Trophy, and it having been delivered to us by the Competition, do hereby on behalf of the Club jointly and severally agree to return the Cup or Trophy to the Competition Secretary on or before December League Meeting. If the Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged whilst under our care we agree to refund to the Competition the amount of its current value or the cost of its thorough repair.” Failure to return the trophy and its case (where appropriate) by this date in like order and condition shall result in a fine
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The Management Committee shall have the power to withhold trophies at its discretion. 43. On the recommendation of the Officers and with the approval of the Management Committee other Cup Competitions may be arranged as necessary, subject to general rules plus additional qualifying rules where required being submitted to all clubs prior to the commencement of the competition. 44. The Management Committee shall have the power to deal with any matter not covered by these rules. 45. The 16 players named on the match sheet on the day of each Cup Final, for both finalists will receive either Cup winners/runners up medals/trophies as appropriate. Any player sent off during a Cup Final shall forfeit his right to receive his medal/trophy, subject to a successful County appeal.
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46. QUALIFICATION RULES for CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION For all Challenge Cup competitions all players must be registered in the same season for the competing club prior to each match. With the exception of the Veterans Cup for the semi-final and final, the registration must be completed a clear twenty eight days or four games, whichever is less, prior to the playing of the tie. For the Veterans Cup players who play in the final tie must have played for the Veterans team in at least one previous game. No player shall play for more than one club in any one of the following competitions. A Club may at its discretion and in accordance with the Laws of the Game use three substitute players in any match in these Competitions, with the exception of the Veterans Cup in which five substitutes are permitted, who may be selected from five players. C.H. PATTEN (SENIOR CUP) A Full Member Clubs most senior team within the League. INTERMEDIATE CUP A Member Clubs most senior team within the League, who are not members of the Premier Division of the League. JUNIOR CUP For second teams only. To be eligible for the semi-final or final players must have played for that team or a lower team at least twice. Players who have played twice in the Senior Cup and/or Intermediate Cup shall be ineligible to compete in the Junior Cup in the same season. NORMAN WORSKETT CUP (previously MINOR CUP) For third, fourth, fifth and sixth teams only. Players who have played twice in any of the following Competitions – Senior, Intermediate and Junior or any combination thereof, are ineligible to compete in the Minor Cup in the same season. Players are allowed to play for one team only in the Competition in any one season and to be eligible for the semi-final or final must have played for that team or a lower team at least twice. HOLDER CUP Full Member teams competing in divisions 1 (one) & 2 (two) of the League as drafted in the Constitution. Players are allowed to play for one team only in the Competition in any one season and to be eligible for the semi-final or final must have played for that team or a lower team at least twice. BILL HILL Full Member teams competing in divisions 3 (three) & 4 (four) of the League as drafted in the Constitution. Players are allowed to play for one team only in the Competition in any one season and to be eligible for the semi-final or final must have played for that team or a lower team at least twice. JEFFS CUP Full Member teams competing in divisions 5 (five), 6 (six) & 7 (seven) of the League as drafted in the Constitution. Players are allowed to play for one team only in the Competition in any one season and to be eligible for the semi-final or final must have played for that team or a lower team at least twice. YOUTH CUP For teams where only players who are under 21 years of age on the 1st day of August in the competing season, shall be eligible to take part in this Competition. V.B. HALE (VETERANS CUP) For teams where only players who are over 35 on the day of the match, shall be eligible.
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FEES TARIFF
RULE NUMBER DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM FEE
3 (A) ENTRY FEE £25
3 (B) ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION Tariff agreed at the AGM
3 (C) DEPOSIT £100
8 (E) REGISTRATION FORM/ BOOK £3
8 (I) TRANSFER FORM £5
13 (E), 33 REFEREE FEES £29
13 (E), 33 ASSISTANT REFEREE FEES £20
15 (C), 16(A), 16 (G), 34
PROTEST/APPEAL FEES £5
FINES TARIFF
RULE NUMBER DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM FINE
2 (B) FAILURE TO AFFILIATE £15
2 (E) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FA INITIATIVES £15
2 (F) UNAUTHORISED ENTRY OF TEAMS INTO COMPETITIONS
£15
3 (C) FAILURE TO PAY A DEPOSIT £15
3 (E) FAILURE TO PROVIDE AFFILIATION NUMBER/DETAILS FORM
£15
4 (D) COMMUNICATIONS CONDUCTED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN NOMINATED OFFICERS
£15
4 (F) FAILURE TO ATTEND £15
5 (H) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN INSTRUCTION OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
£15
5 (I) FAILURE TO PAY A FINE WITHIN 21 DAYS OF NOTICE Incur an additional fine to a maximum £50
6 (H) FAILURE TO BE REPRESENTED AT AGM £25
7 FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR TO NOTIFY CHANGES TO SIGNATORIES
£15
8 (A) (iii) FAILURE TO HAVE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF REGISTERED PLAYERS PRIOR TO THE SEASON COMMENCING
£15
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RULE NUMBER DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM FINE
8 (B) FAILURE TO CORRECTLY REGISTER A PLAYER £15
8 (C) FIELDING MORE THAN THE PERMITTED NUMBER OF PLAYERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN SENIOR COMPETITIONS MATCHES
£15
8 (G) SIGNING OR PLAYING FOR MULTIPLE CLUBS, OR INACCURATE COMPLETION OF A REGISTRATION FORM
£15
8 (H) (ii) REGISTRATION IRREGULARITIES £15
8 (O) PLAYING AN INELIGIBLE PLAYER £15
8 (P) FAILURE TO GIVE PRIORITY TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES £15
9 (A), 10 (B), 31 DELAYING KICK OFF/NO NETS/ NO CORNER FLAGS £15
9 (B) FAILURE TO OBTAIN CONSENT FOR A CHANGE OF CLUB NAME
£15
10 (C) FAILURE TO PLAY MATCHES ON THE DATE FIXED £15
10 (D), 31 FAILURE TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF A FIXTURE £15
10 (E) PLAYING MATCH WITH LESS THAN REQUIRED NUMBER OF PLAYERS
£15
10 (F) (i)
FAILURE TO PLAY FIXTURE – (1st offence)
FAILURE TO PLAY FIXTURE – (2nd offence)
FAILURE TO PLAY FIXTURE – (3rd offence)
£50
£75
£100
10 (F) (ii) FAILURE TO DROP LOWEST TEAM £20
10 (G) FAILURE TO PROVIDE MATCH SHEET £15
10 (I) NO CAPTAIN’S ARMBAND £15
11 (A) & 11 (C) 40 (B)
LATE TEAM SHEET £15
11 (B), 40 (A) FAILURE TO PROVIDE RESULT £15
13 (C) FAILURE TO PROVIDE CLUB ASSISTANT REFEREE £15
13 (E) FAILURE TO PAY MATCH OFFICIALS’ FEES AND EXPENSES
£15
13 (F) FAILURE TO PAY MATCH OFFICIALS WHERE A MATCH IS NOT PLAYED
£15
13 (H), 40 (C) FAILURE TO PROVIDE REFEREE’S MARK £15
14 (A) WITHDRAWAL FROM LEAGUE AFTER 31st MARCH £50
14 (B) FAILURE TO START/COMPLETE FIXTURES £50
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RULE NUMBER DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM FINE
18 (A), 42 FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED WRITTEN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TROPHY
£15
22 FAILURE TO HAVE THE REQUIRED INSURANCE £15
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CHILD PROTECTION
1. Any act, statement, conduct or other matter which harms a child or children, or poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children, shall constitute behaviour which is improper and brings the game into disrepute. 2. In these Regulations the expression “Offence” shall mean any one or more of the offences contained in Schedule 1 to the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 and any other criminal offence which reasonably causes The Association to believe that the person accused of the offence poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children. Upon receipt by The Association of: 3.1 notification that an individual has been charged with an Offence; or 3.2 notification that an individual is the subject of an investigation by the Police, Social Services or any other authority relating to an Offence; or 3.3 any other information which causes The Association reasonably to believe that a person poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children then The Association shall have the power to order that the individual be suspended from all or any specific football activity for such period and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit. 4. In reaching its determination as to whether an order under Regulation 3 should be made The Association shall give consideration, inter alia, to the following factors: 4.1 whether a child is or children are or may be at risk of harm; 4.2 whether the matters are of a serious nature; 4.3 whether an order is necessary or desirable to allow the conduct of any investigation by The Association or any other authority or body to proceed unimpeded. 5. The period of an order referred to in 3 above shall not be capable of lasting beyond the date upon which any charge under the Rules of The Association or any Offence is decided or brought to an end. 6. Where an order is imposed on an individual under regulation 3 above, The Association shall bring and conclude any proceedings under the Rules of The Association against the person relating to the matters as soon as reasonably practicable. 7. Where a person is convicted, or is made the subject of a caution in respect of an Offence, that shall constitute a breach of the Rules of The Association and The Association shall have the power to order the suspension of the person from all or any specific football activity for such a period (including indefinitely) and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit. 8. For the purposes of these Regulations, The Association shall act through its Council or any committee or sub-committee thereof, including the Board. 9. Notification in writing of an order referred to above shall be given to the person concerned and/or any club with which he is associated as soon as reasonably practicable.
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CUP COMPETITIONS – SENIOR
1908/09 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1909/10 Arden 2 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
1910/11 Headingley 2 – 1 Arden (AET)
1911/12 Old Wulfrunians 5 – 3 Arden (After drawn game 3 - 3)
1912/13 Dudley Training College 1 – 0 Warley Institute
1913/14 Arden beat Old Wulfrunians (after drawn game)
1919/20 Old Wulfrunians beat Handsworth GSOB
1920/21 Handsworth GSOB 3 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1921/22 Old Wulfrunians 7 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1922/23 Wolverhampton Ams 2 – 0 Erdington
1923/24 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 3 Y.M.C.A. (AET)
1924/25 Y.M.C.A. 3 - 2 Wolverhampton Amateurs (AET)
1925/26 Kings Heath 1 – 0 Silhill
1926/27 Moor Green 3 – 2 Kings Heath (AET)
1927/28 Walsall Phoenix 5 – 1 Walsall Jolly
1928/29 Boldmere St. Michaels 4 – 3 Birmingham Gas Officials (AET)
1929/30 Western House 2 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1930/31 Erdington House 5 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1931/32 Erdington House 1 – 0 Wolverhampton Amateurs
1932/33 Birmingham Gas Officials 3 – 1 Wolverhampton Amateurs
1933/34 Erdington House 3 – 0 Moor Green
1934/35 Erdington House 5 – 0 Western House
1935/36 Moor Green 2 – 0 Erdington House
1936/37 Walsall Jolly 3 – 0 Old Nortonians
1937/38 Walsall Jolly 3 – 2 Handsworth Wood
1938/39 Walsall Jolly 4 – 2 Walsall Nalgo
1946/47 Holly Lodge OB 3 – 1 Stourbridge Old Edwardians
1947/48 Oakengates Youth Club 4 – 0 Wesley General
(After two drawn games 4-4 and 1-1)
1948/49 Walsall Phoenix 2 – 1 Oakengates Youth Club
1949/50 Walsall Phoenix 5 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1950/51 Staffordshire Casuals 3 – 2 Aston Villa Amateurs
1951/52 Staffordshire Casuals 2 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1952/53 Old Wulfrunians 3 – 1 Aston Villa Amateurs
1953/54 Old Wulfrunians 3 – 2 Staffordshire Casuals (After drawn game 1-1)
1954/55 Staffordshire Casuals 2 – 1 Old Wulfrunians (AET)
1955/56 Cresconians 2 – 1 Aston Villa Amateurs
1956/57 Aston Villa Amateurs 3 – 1 Staffs. Casual (AET)
1957/58 Cresconians 2 – 1 Silhill
1958/59 Handsworth GSOB 6 – 1 Cresconians
1959/60 Aston Villa Amateurs 3 – 2 Handsworth GSOB
1960/61 Cresconians 5 – 2 Silhill
1961/62 Old Wulfrunians 5 – 1 Birchfield Trinity
1962/63 Handsworth GSOB 5 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1963/64 Handsworth GSOB 7 – 1 B’ham Fire & Ambulance Service
1964/65 Handsworth GSOB 3 – 2 Birmingham University
1965/66 Silhill 3 – 2 Cresconians
1966/67 Bournville Athletic 3 – 2 Handsworth GSOB
1967/68 Penncroft 2 – 0 Birmingham University
1968/69 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 1 Moseley Youth Club
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1969/70 Walsall Phoenix 3 – 2 Silhill
1970/71 Cradley Chain & Castings 2 – 5 B’ham Fire & Ambulance Service
1971/72 Silhill 4 – 0 Parkfield Amateur
1972/73 Silhill 3 – 2 Old Dudleians
1973/74 Old Dudleians 4 – 0 Old Throstles (After drawn game 1 - 1)
1974/75 Sutton United 4 – 3 Old Wulfrunians (AET)
1975/76 St. Philips GSOB 4 – 2 Sutton United (After drawn game 2 - 2)
1976/77 Old Throstles 1 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
1977/78 Old Throstles 1 – 0 Old Dudleians
1978/79 Old Throstles 1 – 0 Walsall Phoenix (AET)
1979/80 Walsall Phoenix 1 – 0 Parkfield Amateur
1980/81 Old Throstles 1 – 0 Holly Lodge OB (AET)
1981/82 Britannia OB 1 – 0 Cresconians
1982/83 Handsworth GSOB 4 – 3 Old Wulfrunians
1983/84 Britannia OB 2 – 1 Darlaston OB
1984/85 Parkfield Amateur 4 – 0 Welwyn
1985/86 Parkfield Amateur 2 – 1 Sutton United
1986/87 Arcadian 4 – 2 Tamworth QEOB
1987/88 Silhill 2 – 1 Welwyn (After 0 - 0 draw (AET)
1988/89 Smethwick Hall OB 1 – 0 Silhill
1989/90 Handsworth GSOB 3 – 1 Sutton United
1990/91 Sutton United 3 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1991/92 Wake Green Amateur 4 – 2 Walsall Phoenix (AET)
1992/93 Sutton United 1 – 0 Dunlop Sports
1993/94 Wake Green Amateur 1 – 0 Dunlop Sports
1994/95 Britannia OB 2 – 1 Old Nortonians
1995/96 Silhill 1 – 2 Handsworth GSOB
1996/97 Silhill 0 – 1 Wake Green Amateur
1997/98 Bartley Green OB 2 – 1 Kynoch IMI (After 1 - 1 Draw AET)
1998/99 Old Wulfrunians 0 – 0 Smethwick Hall OB (Smethwick won 3-2 Pens)
1999/00 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 3 Village
2000/01 AFC Shelfield 4 – 2 Shirley Athletic
2001/02 Ruskin Hall Athletic 2 – 2 BBGR (AET Ruskin won 4 - 1 on Pens)
2002/03 New Fulbrook 1 – 3 Old Wulfrunians
2003/04 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 2 Smiths Wood (AET)
2004/05 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 1 Village
2005/06 Boldmere Steelers 3 – 2 BBGR
2006/07 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 2 Boldmere Falcons Seniors
2007/08 Shirley Athletic 0 – 0 St. Francis (AET Shirley Ath won 3 - 1 on Pens)
2008/09 Erin Go Bragh 1 – 2 Boldmere Falcons Seniors
2009/10 Sutton United 0 – 2 Village
2010/11 Handsworth United 3 – 1 Athletic Sparkhill
2011/12 Cresconians 0 – 2 Village
2012/13 Paget Rangers 6 – 5 Athletic Sparkhill
2013/14 Boldmere Sports & Social 3 – 1 F.C Premier
2014/15 Village 2 – 1 Kings Heath O.B’s
2015/16 Village 4 – 1 Athletic Sparkhill
2016/17 Crown F.M.N 6 – 4 Silhill
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INTERMEDIATE 1970/71 B’ham Fire & Ambulance Service 5 – 2 Wolverhampton Municipal GSOB
1971/72 R.M. Douglas 8 – 1 Wolverhampton Municipal GSOB
1973/74 Old Dudleians 3 – 3 Holly Lodge OB (AET)
1974/75 Aston University 9 – 2 Causeway United (After drawn game 1 - 1)
1975/76 Corinthians (72) 2 – 1 University Barbarians (After drawn game 0-0)
1976/77 Corinthians (72) 2 – 1 S.C.O.B.A.
1977/78 Sutton Town Youth 2 – 0 Digby Amateur
1978/79 Gas Sports 2 – 0 Digby Amateur
1979/80 West Hagley 3 – 0 University Barbs (After drawn game 0 - 0)
1980/81 Gas Sports 1 – 0 Arcadian (AET)
1981/82 Grange Celtic 3 – 0 Darlaston OB
1982/83 Chelmshurst 2 – 0 Coftonians
1983/84 Smethwick Hall OB 3 – 1 Gas Sports (AET)
1984/85 Smethwick Hall OB 2 – 1 St. Philips GSOB
1985/86 Smethwick Hall OB 1 – 0 Bartley Green OB (After 0 - 0 draw (AET)
1986/87 Barclays Bank 1 – 2 Kingshurst
1987/88 University Barbarians 2 – 1 Causeway United (After l - 1 draw (AET)
1988/89 Severn Trent Water 1 – 0 Taxes United
1989/90 University Barbarians 2 – 1 Causeway United
1990/91 Causeway United 1 – 0 University Barbarians
1991/92 St. Francis Xavier 2 – 1 Holly Lodge
1992/93 Kynoch I.M.I. 1 – 0 Yardley OS
1993/94 New Fullbrook 2 – 0 Village
1994/95 Collins 2 – 1 Old Nortonians
1995/96 Lloyds Bank 1 – 0 Engine White Star
1996/97 Cresconians 1 – 3 Engine White Star
1997/98 Bartley Green OB 3 – 2 Boldmere Steelers
1998/99 A.F.C. Schwab 1 – 2 West Hagley (AET)
1999/00 Cresconians 3 – 0 Britannic Assurance (AET)
2000/01 Boldmere Steelers 3 – 2 Causeway Hawks (AET 2-2 90 mins)
2001/02 AFC Shelfield 5 – 2 Sparkbrook PPR (AET 2-2 90 mins)
2002/03 Shirley Athletic 2 – 1 Solihull Gas
2003/04 B.B.G.R. 0 – 3 Shirley Athletic
2004/05 B.B.G.R. 4 – 1 St. Francis
2005/06 Flamengo 1 – 0 Boldmere Steelers
2006/07 St. Francis 3 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
2007/08 Great Barr 1 – 4 Old Wulfrunians
2008/09 St Georges Warriors 0 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
2009/10 Inter Vaughans 1 – 2 Crusaders
2010/11 Crusaders 4 – 1 Cresconians
2011/12 Fairfax 1 – 2 Maypole AFC
2012/13 FC Premier 2008 3 – 0 Maypole AFC
2013/14 Triumph Meriden 1 – 1 F.C Premier
(AET – Triumph Meriden won 5-4 on pens)
2014/15 Old Hill 2 – 1 Castle Bromwich United
2015/16 Birmingham Irish 6 – 3 Birmingham Medics
2016/17 Hampton 6 – 0 Desi
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JUNIOR
1912/13 Headingley 4 – 1 Heathercourt
1913/14 Headingley 2 – 1 Arden (After drawn game 2 - 2)
1919/20 Old Wulfrunians beat Waverley Road OB
1920/21 Old Wulfrunians 3 – 0 Erdington
1921/22 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 1 Arden
1922/23 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 1 Wolverhampton Amateurs
1923/24 Y.M.C.A. 2 – 1 Wolverhampton Amateurs
1924/25 Wolverhampton Ams 1 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
1925/26 Old Wulfrunians 3 – 1 Headingley
1926/27 Headingley 3 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1927/28 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 1 Moor Green (AET)
1928/29 Old Wulfrunians 7 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1929/30 Moor Green 4 – 1 Stourbridge Old Edwardians (drawn game)
1930/31 Walsall Phoenix 2 – 1 Headingley
1931/32 Birmingham Gas Officials 1 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
1932/33 Headingley 2 – 0 Walsall Jolly (AET)
1933/34 Boldmere St. Michaels 5 – 4 Wolverhampton GSOB
1934/35 Moor Green 6 – 3 Wolverhampton Amateurs (AET)
1935/36 Moor Green 1 – 0 Walsall Jolly (AET)
1936/37 Wolverhampton Ams 2 – 0 West Bromwich Amateurs
1937/38 Moor Green 4 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
1938/39 Moor Green 2 – 1 Headingley
1946/47 Walsall Phoenix 2 – 1 Handsworth Wood
1947/48 Handsworth GSOB 1 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
1948/49 Hay Green 1 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
1949/50 Staffordshire Casuals 4 – 2 Silhill
1950/51 Stourbridge Old Edwrdns 4 – 2 Erdington Rovers (After drawn game 2 - 2)
1951/52 Silhill 2 – 1 Cresconians
1952/53 Langley St. Michaels 2 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1953/54 Cup Withheld
1954/55 B’ham Municipal Officials 4 – 3 Old Wulfrunians
1955/56 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 2 Cresconians (AET)
1956/57 Aston Villa Amateurs 4 – 2 Langley St. Michaels (AET)
1957/58 Aston Villa Amateurs 4 – 2 Boldmere St. Michaels
1958/59 Boldmere St. Michaels 3 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
1959/60 St. Philips GSOB 5 – 3 Boldmere St. Michaels
1960/61 Handsworth GSOB 6 – 1 Parkfield Amateur (After drawn game 1-1)
1961/62 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 1 St. Philips GSOB
1962/63 Handsworth GSOB 7 – 1 Staffordshire Casuals
1963/64 Old Wulfrunians 3 – 2 Bournville Athletic
1964/65 Sutton British Legion 2 – 1 St. Philips GSOB
1965/66 Boldmere St. Michaels 4 – 0 Sutton United
1966/67 Bournville Athletic 3 – 2 Sutton United (AET)
1967/68 Penncroft 1 – 0 Birmingham University
1968/69 Silhill 4 – 1 Penncroft
1969/70 Silhill 3 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1970/71 Silhill 3 – 1 Penncroft
1971/72 Cresconians 3 – 2 Handsworth GSOB
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1972/73 Birmingham Uni. 2 – 0 Silhill
1973/74 Silhill 5 – 2 Penncroft
1974/75 Cradley Castings 3 – 1 Penncroft (After drawn game 2 - 2)
1975/76 Silhill 1 – 0 Cresconians
1976/77 Wolverhampton Casuals 3 – 0 Old Throstles
1977/78 Wolverhampton Casuals 3 – 2 Old Throstles
1978/79 Silhill 3 – 1 Old Dudleians
1979/80 Sutton United 3 – 2 Silhill
1980/81 Sutton United 3 – 2 Silhill (AET)
1981/82 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 2 Walsall Phoenix
1982/83 Sutton United 2 – 0 Colinthians (After drawn game 3 - 3)
1983/84 Sutton United 5 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1984/85 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
1985/86 Sutton United 2 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
1986/87 Sutton United 5 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
1987/88 Silhill 3 – 1 Sutton United (AET)
1988/89 Sutton United 1 – 0 Silhill
1989/90 Wake Green Amateurs 4 – 2 Handsworth GSOB (After 1 - 1 draw AET)
1990/91 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 1 Old Nortonians
1991/92 Wake Green Amateurs 4 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1992/93 Sutton United 5 – 2 Walsall Phoenix (AET)
1993/94 Silhill 4 – 2 Dunlop Sports (After 1 - 1 draw AET)
1994/95 Shirley Athletic 3 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs (After 2 - 2 draw AET)
1995/96 Colinthians 0 – 1 Sutton United
1996/97 Silhill 2 – 3 Wake Green Amateurs (AET)
1997/98 Walsall Phoenix 1 – 5 Old Wulfrunians
1998/99 Dollond & Atchison 4 – 0 Sutton United
1999/00 Cresconians 1 – 5 Old Wulfrunians
2000/01 Dollond & Atchison 2 – 0 Village
2001/02 Shirley Athletic 3 – 0 Silhill
2002/03 Village 3 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
2003/04 Village 2 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
2004/05 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 3 Wake Green Amateurs (AET)
2005/06 Sutton United 2 – 1 Willclare Fujitsu
2006/07 Village 3 – 1 Old Nortonians
2007/08 Sutton United 6 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
2008/09 Wake Green Amateurs 0 – 2 Village
2009/10 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 2 Sutton United
2010/11 Handsworth GSOB’s 2 – 1 St Georges Warriors
2011/12 Handsworth GSOB’s 0 – 1 Sutton United
2012/13 Village 3 – 2 Boldmere Sports & Social
2013/14 Village 3 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
2014/15 Village 4 – 1 Silhill
2015/16 Village 4 – 2 Silhill
2016/17 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 3 Silhill
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NORMAN WORSKETT CUP (previously MINOR CUP)
1934/35 Bournville Athletic 3 – 2 Wolverhampton Amateurs
1935/36 Walsall Phoenix 2 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1936/37 Walsall Jolly 3 – 2 Old Nortonians
1937/38 Old Nortonians 5 – 1 Walsall Jolly
1938/39 Old Nortonians 6 – 3 West Bromwich Amateurs (AET)
1947/48 Moor Green 3 – 1 Staffordshire Casuals
1948/49 Walsall Phoenix 7 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
1949/50 Birmingham University 4 – 3 Walsall Phoenix
1950/51 Staffordshire Casuals 2 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1951/52 Moor Green 2 – 0 Boldmere St. Michaels
1952/53 Moor Green 2 – 1 Boldmere St. Michaels (AET)
1953/54 Staffordshire Casuals 3 – 2 Silhill
1954/55 Walsall Phoenix 5 – 4 Parkfield Amateur
1955/56 B’ham Municipal Officials 3 – 2 Walsall Phoenix
1956/57 Silhill 1 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
1957/58 Walsall Phoenix 3 – 2 Old Wulfrunians (AET) (After drawn game 2-2)
1958/59 Silhill 3 – 1 Walsall Phoenix (AET)
1959/60 Silhill 2 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1960/61 Walsall Phoenix 2 – 1 Staffordshire Casuals (After drawn game 1-1)
1961/62 Handsworth GSOB 5 – 3 Wake Green Amateurs
1962/63 Handsworth GSOB 6 – 2 Walsall Phoenix
1963/64 Bournville Athletic 3 – 2 Welwyn
1964/65 Silhill 4 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1965/66 Silhill 2 – 1 Staffordshire Casuals (AET + drawn game 3-3)
1966/67 Handsworth GSOB 2 – 1 Cresconians
1967/68 Wake Green Amateurs 4 – 3 Bournville Athletic
1968/69 Silhill 5 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs (AET)
1969/70 Bournville Athletic 3 – 2 Handsworth GSOB
1970/71 Handsworth GSOB 4 – 1 Bournville Athletic
1971/72 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 0 Welwyn
1972/73 Silhill 2 – 1 Cresconians
1973/74 Silhill 3 – 0 Cresconians (After drawn game 1 - 1)
1974/75 Silhill 3 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1975/76 Wake Green Amateurs 5 – 1 St. Philips GSOB
1976/77 Wake Green Amateurs 4 – 1 Cresconians
1977/78 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 2 Cresconians (AET)
1978/79 Sutton United 2 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1979/80 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1980/81 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1981/82 Sutton United 2 – 0 Silhill
1982/83 Sutton United 1 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1983/84 Silhill 2 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1984/85 Sutton United 7 – 1 Silhill
1985/86 Sutton United 3 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1986/87 Handsworth GSOB 5 – 2 Welwyn
1987/88 Cresconians 3 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1988/89 Cresconians 3 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1989/90 Silhill 1 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs (After 2-2 draw AET)
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1990/91 Handsworth GSOB 1 – 1 Sutton United (After 1 - 1 draw AET)
1991/92 Handsworth GSOB 2 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
1992/93 Sutton United 2 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1993/94 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 2 Sutton United
1994/95 Silhill 3 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs
1995/96 Colinthians 0 – 0 Tamworth QEOB’s (Colinthians won 2-0 replay)
1996/97 Colinthians 3 – 1 Sutton United (AET)
1997/98 Sutton United 3 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
1998/99 Sutton United 1 – 4 Village
1999/00 Sutton United 1 – 2 Village
2000/01 Sutton United 3 – 1 Britannia OB’s
2001/02 Sutton United 4 – 1 Silhill
2002/03 Colinthians 2 – 0 Silhill
2003/04 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 5 Sutton United (AET)
2004/05 Old Wulfrunians 1 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
2005/06 Walsall Phoenix 5 – 3 Shirley Athletic (AET)
2006/07 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 1 Shirley Athletic
2007/08 Village 1 – 2 Silhill
2008/09 Village 1 – 1 Silhill (AET – Silhill won 6-5 on pens)
2009/10 Sutton United 2 – 0 St Georges Warriors
2010/11 Shirley Athletic 0 – 3 Silhill
2011/12 Wake Green Amateurs 0 – 1 Shirley Athletic
2012/13 Village 5 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
2013/14 Village 3 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
2014/15 Silhill 3 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
2015/16 Wake Green Amateurs D 5 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs E
2016/17 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 4 Silhill
HOLDER CUP
1970/71 Old Wulfrunians 1 – 0 Walsall Phoenix (After drawn game 4-4)
1971/72 Silhill 3 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
1972/73 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 1 Silhill (AET)
1973/74 Silhill 2 – 1 Cresconians
1974/75 Cresconians 3 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1975/76 Silhill 5 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
1976/77 Silhill 2 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs (After drawn game 0-0)
1977/78 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 0 Cresconians
1978/79 Sutton United 3 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs (After drawn game 4-4)
1979/80 Wake Green Amateurs 6 – 0 Sutton United
1980/81 Silhill 2 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1981/82 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 0 Sutton United
1982/83 Silhill 2 – 1 Sutton United (After drawn game 2-2)
1983/84 Colinthians 7 – 1 Silhill (After drawn games 2-2 and 1-1)
1984/85 Sutton United 4 – 0 Silhill
1985/86 Sutton United 1 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
1986/87 Handsworth GSOB 2 – 1 Silhill
1987/88 Sutton United 1 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
1988/89 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 1 Colinthians
1989/90 Sutton United 4 – 0 Tamworth QEOB
1990/91 Sutton United 4 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
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1991/92 Sutton United 4 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
1992/93 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1993/94 Silhill 3 – 2 Sutton United
1994/95 Old Wulfrunians 3 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
1995/96 Silhill 1 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs
1996/97 Old Wulfrunians 0 – 1 Sutton United
1997/98 Silhill 1 – 0 Sutton United
1998/99 Silhill 0 – 2 Sutton United
1999/00 Old Wulfrunians 0 – 2 Silhill
2000/01 Silhill 1 – 0 Sutton United
2001/02 Sutton United 5 – 2 Walsall Phoenix (AET 2-2 after 90 mins)
2002/03 Old Wulfrunians 5 – 0 Silhill
2003/04 Old Wulfrunians 1 – 3 Sutton United
2004/05 Silhill 1 - 2 Sutton United
2005/06 Sutton United ‘E’ 1 – 1 Wake Green (AET Sutton won 4-3 on pens)
2006/07 Village 2 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs (AET)
2007/08 Cresconians 2 – 3 Wake Green Amateurs
2008/09 Village 2 – 2 Handsworth GSOB
(AET - Handsworth GSOB won 4-2 on pens)
2009/10 Silhill 2 – 1 St Georges Warriors (AET 1-1 after 90 mins)
2010/11 Silhill 0 – 4 St Georges Warriors
2011/12 Sutton United 3 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs
2012/13 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 1 Village (AET 1-1 after 90 mins)
2013/14 Silhill 2 – 2 Village
(AET – Silhill won 4-2 on pens)
2014/15 Village 3 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
2015/16 Birmingham Irish 1 – 0 Birmingham Medics
2016/17 Bearwood Athletic 0 – 3 Two Gates
YOUTH CUP
1949/50 Handsworth GSOB 2 – 0 Silhill
1950/51 Boldmere St. Michaels 2 – 1 Silhill (AET)
1951/52 Handsworth GSOB 6 – 1 Silhill
1952/53 No Competition Held
1953/54 Old Wulfrunians 6 – 3 Digby Amateur
1954/55 Albright Rangers 10 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1955/56 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 2 Tamworth GSOB
1956/57 Albright Rangers 4 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs (AET)
1957/58 Old Wulfrunians 5 – 0 Albright Rangers
1958/59 Old Nortonians 3 – 1 Dyson Hall
1959/60 Walsall Phoenix 2 – 1 Dudley OB
1960/61 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 1 Walsall Phoenix
1961/62 Old Wulfrunians 9 – 0 James Watt TSOB
1962/63 Sutton WMCA Royals 4 – 4 Walsall Phoenix
1963/64 Handsworth GSOB 3 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
1964/65 Handsworth GSOB 7 – 0 James Watt TSOB
1965/66 Handsworth GSOB 4 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1966/67 Old Wulfrunians 7 – 0 Cresconians
1967/68 Old Throstles 4 – 1 Cresconians
1968/69 Old Throstles 2 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
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1969/70 Old Wulfrunians 1 – 0 Old Throstles (After drawn game 2 - 2)
1970/71 Holly Lodge OB 4 – 3 Old Wulfrunians
1971/72 Walsall Phoenix 4 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
1972/73 Old Dudleians (WO) Walsall Phoenix (SCR)
1973/74 St. Philips GSOB 6 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1974/75 Old Dudleians 3 – 2 St. Philips GSOB
1975/76 St. Philips GSOB 2 – 1 Sutton Coldfield Sports
1976/77 St. Philips GSOB 4 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
1977/78 St. Philips GSOB 5 – 3 Old Wulfrunians
1978/79 St. Philips GSOB 6 – 2 Old Nortonians
1979/80 Sutton Youth Town 3 – 0 St. Philips GSOB
1980/81 Sutton Youth Town 2 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1981/82 Old Dudleians 3 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1982/83 Handsworth GSOB 3 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1983/84 Old Nortonians 2 – 1 Handsworth GSOB
1984/85 Old Wulfrunians 3 – 2 Handsworth GSOB
1985/86 Handsworth GSOB 1 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
1986/87 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 1 Sutton United
1987/88 Handsworth GSOB 3 – 0 Silhill
1988/89 Sutton United 2 – 1 Northfield Juniors (After drawn game 2 - 2)
1989/90 Northfield Juniors 5 – 1 Sutton United
1990/91 Northfield Juniors 5 – 3 Tamworth QEOB (AET)
1991/92 Northfield Juniors 2 – 0 Handsworth GSOB
1992/93 Handsworth GSOB 6 – 4 Northfield Juniors
1993/94 Northfield Juniors 4 – 2 Old Wulfrunians (After drawn game 1 - 1)
1994/95 Walsall Phoenix 3 – 1 Old Wulfrunians
1995/96 Old Nortonians 4 – 3 Wake Green Amateurs
1996/97 Sutton United 1 – 2 Wake Green Amateurs
1997/98 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 0 Old Nortonians
1998/99 Handsworth GSOB 1 – 3 Ajax United
1999/00 Sutton United 6 – 0 West Hagley
2000/01 Old Nortonians 1 – 0 Sutton United
2001/02 Smiths Wood 1 – 1 Old Nortonians
(AET Smiths Wood won 3 - 2 on Pens)
2002/03 Smiths Wood 2 – 1 Sutton United
2003/04 Britannia OB 1 – 2 Sutton United
2004/05 Erin Go Bragh 3 – 2 Sutton United
2005/06 Sutton United 2 – 1 Old Wulfrunians (AET)
2006/07 Crusaders 4 – 3 Sutton United
2007/08 Crusaders 2 – 5 Old Wulfrunians
2008/09 Sutton United 2 – 3 Rubery Juniors
2009/10 Sutton United 3 – 2 Old Wulfrunians (AET)
2010/11 Sutton United 3 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
2011/12 Sutton United 2 – 1 Old Wulfrunians (AET)
2012/13 No Competition Held
2013/14 Wake Green Amateurs 5 – 1 Sutton United
2014/15 Walsall Phoenix 5 – 4 Wake Green Amateurs
2015/16 Wake Green Amateurs D 6 – 2 Lichfield City
2016/17 CT Shush 3 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
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VETERANS CUP
1996/97 Handsworth GSOB 2 – 5 Tamworth QEOB
1997/98 Sutton United 1 – 0 Causeway United
1999/00 Holly Lane Sports 2 – 0 Sutton United
2000/01 Ajax United 3 – 0 Tamworth QEOB
2001/02 Penncroft 3 – 3 Causeway United (AET Penncroft won 3 - 1)
2002/03 Ajax United 4 – 2 New Fullbrook (AET 2 - 2 after 90mins)
2003/04 Ajax United 4 – 5 Wake Green Amateurs
2004/05 Ajax United 0 – 3 Wake Green Amateurs
2005/06 Penncroft 5 – 0 Ajax United
2006/07 Causeway United 2 – 0 Ajax United
2007/08 Ajax United 1 – 4 Wake Green Amateurs
2008/09 Handsworth GSOB 1 – 5 Wake Green Amateurs
2009/10 Cresconians 1 – 0 Shirley Athletic
2010/11 Ajax CV JKS 3 – 1 Cresconians
2011/12 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
2012/13 Shirley Athletic 2 – 0 Ajax United
2013/14 Shirley Athletic 4 – 1 Handsworth GSOB’s
2014/15 Shirley Athletic 2 – 0 Walsall Phoenix
2015/16 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 4 Cresconians
2016/17 Handsworth GSOB’s 0 – 2 Shirley Athletic
BILL HILL CUP
2003/04 Old Wulfrunians ‘B’ 0 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs ‘B’
2004/05 Sutton United ‘B’ 2 – 0 Village ‘D’
2005/06 Sutton United ‘B’ 1 – 0 Village ‘C’
2006/07 Sutton United ‘B’ 1 – 1 Village (AET Sutton won 4 - 1 on Pens)
2007/08 Shirley Athletic ‘C’ 2 – 0 Resolution ‘B’
2008/09 Silhill ‘B’ 3 – 1 CPA Holy Name ‘B’
2009/10 Sutton United ‘B’ 1 – 3 Handsworth GSOB’s ‘B’
2010/11 Handsworth GSOB’s ‘B’ 1 – 0 Village ‘B’
2011/12 Sutton United ‘B’ 3 – 1 Village ‘B’
2012/13 Aston ‘B’ 2 – 0 Village ‘B’
2013/14 Old Wulfrunians ‘B’ 2 – 0 Walsall Phoenix ‘B’
2014/15 Old Wulfrunians ‘B’ 3 – 2 Parkfield Amateurs ‘B’
2015/16 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 2 Sportsco
2016/17 Crown F.M.N 2 – 6 Hampton
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JEFFS CUP
1988/89 Tamworth QEOB 3 – 1 Sutton United
1989/90 Wake Green Amateurs 3 – 1 Sutton United
1990/91 Digby Amateurs 2 – 1 Sutton United (AET)
1991/92 White Lion United 3 – 0 St. Francis Xavier
1992/93 Colmore Rovers 2 – 1 Yardley OS
1993/94 Silhill 2 – 1 Colmore Rovers
1994/95 Wood Wanderers 3 – 2 Settlement
1995/96 Engine White Star 2 – 3 Colinthians
1996/97 Engine White Star 1 – 2 Boldmere Steelers
1997/98 Engine White Star 5 – 1 FCS Lasermail
1998/99 Bass Taverns 1 – 2 Welwyn (AET)
1999/00 Munster Arms 2 – 1 Court Celtic
2000/01 llsley OB 1 – 1 Shirley Celtic (AET Ilsley won 4 - 2 on Pens)
2001/02 Malremo Rangers 2 – 2 Smiths Wood (AET Malremo won 4 - 1 on Pens)
2002/03 Britannic Assurance 2 – 3 Shirley Athletic
2003/04 Old Nortonians 4 – 1 Smethwick United
2004/05 Bustleholme Athletic 0 – 1 St. Francis
2005/06 Great Barr 3 – 2 Walsall Phoenix
2006/07 Elmdon Heath 3 – 2 Phoenix United
2007/08 Cable & Wireless 3 – 4 St. Georges Warriors
2008/09 Bournville Colts 3 – 0 Sutton United
2009/10 Balsallona ‘B’ 3 – 2 Crusaders ‘C’ (AET 2-2 after 90 mins)
2010/11 Quinton Dynamos 3 – 4 Castle Vale United
2011/12 Birmingham Irish 1 – 3 Triumph Meriden
2012/13 Shuttington Town 4 – 2 Kingstanding Celtic
2013/14 Castle Bromwich United 3 – 2 Birmingham Medics
2014/15 Rubery 5 – 0 Birmingham Tigers
2015/16 AFC Glebe United 1 – 4 Crown F.M.N
2016/17 Aston 2 – 1 Birmingham Medics ‘B’
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H.S. SMITH SHIELD
1996/97 Handsworth GSOB 0 – 5 Wake Green Amateurs
1997/98 Causeway United 0 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs (AET)
1998/99 Causeway United 3 – 1 Bartley Green OB
1999/00 Smethwick Hall OB 4 – 3 Old Wulfrunians
2000/01 Village 1 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
2001/02 Old Wulfrunians 1 – 0 AFC Shelfield
2002/03 Globe Newtown 1 – 2 New Fulbrook
2003/04 New Fullbrook 2 – 2 Old Wulfrunians
(AET Old Wulfrunians won 5 - 4 on Pens)
2004/05 Old Wulfrunians 2 – 2 Sutton United (Sutton won 9 - 8 on Pens)
2005/06 Village 3 – 0 Old Wulfrunians
2006/07 AFC Lakin 5 – 4 Boldmere Falcons Seniors
2007/08 Sutton United 2 – 1 Wake Green Amateurs
2008/09 Shirley Athletic 1 – 2 Village
2009/10 Shirley Athletic 2 – 1 Boldmere Sports & Social (AET)
2010/11 Sutton United 3 – 2 Village
2011/12 Sutton United 1 – 0 Handsworth United (AET)
2012/13 Sutton United 1 – 2 Village
2013/14 Paget Rangers 1 – 2 Village
2014/15 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 1 Boldmere Sports & Social
2015/16 Old Wulfrunians No Game Village
2016/17 Wake Green Ams 1 – 1 Village (Wake Green won 5 - 4 on Pens)
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ASSOCIATION (FRIENDLY) MATCHES SENIOR
1909 A.F.A. 4 – 2 London F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 2 Lancashire F.A.
1910 London F.A. 2 – 5 A.F.A.
Lancashire F.A. 2 – 1 A.F.A.
1911 A.F.A. 0 – 1 London F.A.
1912 A.F.A. 4 – 0 Southport A.M. League
London F.A. 1 – 0 A.F.A.
Southport A.M. League 0 – 0 A.F.A.
1913 A.F. A. 1 – 2 London F.A.
A.F. A. 4 – 2 Lancashire F.A.
1914 London F.A. 2 – 0 A.F.A.
1921 A.F.A. 4 – 3 Oxford University
A.F.A. 3 – 4 London F.A.
1922 A.F.A. 2 – 2 Oxford University
London F.A. 5 – 2 A.F.A.
1923 A.F. A. 1 – 1 Oxford University
A.F.A. 1 – 8 London F.A.
Staffordshire F.A. 5 – 1 A.F.A.
A.F. A. 8 – 1 Oxford University
London F.A. 2 – 3 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 5 – 5 Staffordshire F.A.
1925 Lancashire F.A. 3 – 2 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 0 – 9 London F.A.
1926 A.F.A. 1 – 1 Lancashire F.A.
London F.A. 7 – 1 A.F.A.
Staffordshire F.A. 4 – 3 A.F.A.
1927 Lancashire F.A. 10 – 2 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 – 3 London F.A.
A.F. A. 3 – 3 Lancashire F.A.
1928 London F.A. 5 – 1 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 1 Staffordshire F.A.
1929 A.F.A. 0 – 8 London F.A.
1930 London F.A. 6 – 0 A.F.A.
Worcester F.A. 1 – 4 A.F.A.
Staffordshire F.A. 2 – 2 A.F.A.
1931 A.F.A. 1 – 2 Worcestershire F.A.
Staffordshire EA. 2 – 3 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 5 London F.A.
T.V.V. Willem Tilburg (Holland) 3 – 4 A.F.A.
C.S. Jean Bouin d’Angers (France) 7 – 5 A.F.A.
1932 Worcestershire F.C. 2 – 7 A.F.A.
1932 London F.A. 4 – 1 A.F.A.
Selected Liege (Belgium) 4 – 3 A.F.A.
Selected Vienna (in Belgium) 6 – 1 A.F.A.
1933 A.F.A. 7 – 0 Worcestershire F.A.
A.F.A. 0 – 1 Gloucestershire F.A.
A.F.A. 0 – 4 London F.A.
Gloucestershire F.A. 5 – 4 A.F.A.
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1934 Worcestershire F.A. 2 – 4 A.F.A.
London F.A. 6 – 3 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 – 0 Gloucestershire F.A.
1935 A.F.A. 2 – 0 Worcestershire F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 1 London F.A.
1936 Gloucestershire F.A. 3 – 1 A.F.A.
Worcestershire F.A. 1 – 4 A.F.A.
London F.A. 0 – 1 A.F.A.
1937 A.F.A. 0 – 0 Gloucestershire F.A.
A.F.A. 0 – 0 Worcestershire F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 1 London EA.
1938 Gloucestershire F.A. 2 – 1 A.F.A.
Worcestershire F.A. 0 – 1 A.F.A.
London F.A. 5 – 2 A.F.A.
1939 A.F.A. 0 – 3 Gloucestershire F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 1 Worcestershire EA.
A.F.A. 0 – 3 London F.A.
1947 Gloucestershire F.A. 6 – 2 A.F.A.
1948 Worcestershire F.A. 3 – 4 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 2 London F.A.
Uttoxeter League 0 – 9 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 – 2 Gloucestershire F.A.
1949 A.F.A. 2 – 2 Worcestershire F.A.
A.F.A. 7 – 0 Uttoxeter League (aban.)
London F.A. 4 – 0 A.F.A.
Gloucestershire F.A. 3 – 0 A.F.A.
1950 A.F.A. 0 – 3 London F.A.
1951 A.F.A. 2 – 5 Gloucestershire F.A.
London F.A. 2 – 2 A.F.A.
1952 Gloucestershire F.A. 2 – 3 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 – 2 London F.A.
1953 A.F.A. 1 – 6 Gloucestershire F.A.
London F.A. 4 – 1 A.F.A.
Gloucestershire F.A. 4 – 3 A.F.A.
1954 A.F.A. 0 – 6 London F.A.
1955 A.F.A. 2 – 2 Gloucestershire F.A.
London F.A. 4 – 1 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 1 London F.A.
1956 Gloucestershire F.A. 3 – 1 A.F.A.
1957 London F.A. 6 – 0 A.F.A.
1958 A.F.A. 3 – 2 London F.A.
1958 A.F.A. 1 – 3 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1959 London F.A. 3 – 0 A.F.A.
A.F. A. 2 – 1 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1960 A.F.A. 2 – 1 London F.A.
A.F.A. 1 – 4 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1961 London F.A. 3 – 0 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 0 – 4 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1962 A.F.A. 1 – 4 London F.A.
A.F.A. 1 – 1 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1963 A.F.A. 0 – 2 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1964 Nottingham Univ. 2 – 2 A.F.A.
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London F.A. 4 – 2 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 1 U.A.U. (Midlands)
A.F.A. 0 – 2 St. Peter’s College
1965 A.F.A. 1 – 1 London F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 5 U.A.U. (Midlands)
A.F.A. 1 – 4 St. Peter’s College
1966 London F.A. 2 – 1 A.F.A.
1967 A.F.A. 3 – 2 Nottingham Univ.
A.F.A. 2- 1 London F.A.
A.F.A. 0 – 3 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1968 London F.A. 1 – 0 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 0 – 3 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1969 A.F.A. 3 – 0 U.A.U. (Midlands)
1970 London F.A. 4 – 3 A.F.A.
1971 A.F.A. 2 – 1 London F.A.
A.F.A. 3 – 2 Birmingham University
1972 A.F.A. 3 – 1 Birmingham University
1973 A.F.A. 1 – 3 Mercian League
Old Wulfrunians 4 – 3 A.F.A.
1974 Mercian League 1 – 1 A.F.A.
1975 A.F.A. 1 – 0 Mercian League
1976 Old Throstles 3 – 2 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 – 2 Parkfield
Mercian League 1 – 0 A.F.A.
1977 A.F.A. 6 – 1 Mercian League
1978 A.F.A. 3 – 1 Old Throstles
Mercian League 0 – 0 A.F.A.
1979 A.F.A. 2 – 2 Mercian League
Silhill 1 – 4 A.F.A.
Wake Green 1 – 2 A.F.A.
1980 No Games Played
1981 A.F.A. 0 – 1 Mercian League
Sutton Town 1 – 0 A.F.A.
1982 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 0 A.F.A.
1983 Silhill 1 – 4 A.F.A.
Handsworth GSOB 1 – 0 A.F.A.
Mercian League 0 – 2 A.F.A.
1984 A.F.A. 2 – 1 Mercian League 1
Sutton United 0 – 0 A.F.A.
1985 Wake Green 1 – 0 A.F.A.
Mercian League 0 – 1 A.F.A.
1986 A.F.A. 1 – 0 Mercian League
1987 A.F.A. 1 – 5 Mercian League
1988 Wake Green Amateurs 1 – 1 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 – 0 Mercian League
1989 Colinthians 0 – 2 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 5 – 0 Mercian League
1990 Wake Green Amateurs 6 – 1 A.F.A.
Mile Oak Rovers 1 – 3 A.F.A.
1991 Wake Green Amateurs 0 – 3 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 – 2 Birmingham University
1992 Old Wulfrunians 1 – 5 A.F.A.
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1993 Dunlop Sports 0 – 7 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 2 – 3 Birmingham University
Handsworth GSOB 3 – 3 A.F.A. Vets
Birmingham University 4 – 2 A.F.A.
Handsworth GSOB 0 – 5 A.F.A.
1994 Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 0 A.F.A.
Birmingham University 3 – 1 A.F.A.
1995 Dunlop Sports 1 – 0 A.F.A.
1996 A.F.A. 4 – 1 Nottingham EMPAL
A.F.A. 1 – 4 Old Wulfrunians
1997 A.F.A. 0 – 1 Old Boys League
Old Wulfrunians 0 – 1 A.F.A. Vets
Old Wulfrunians 3 – 3 A.F.A.
1998 A.F.A. 2 – 3 Old Boys League Old Boys League
A.F.A. Select 2 – 1 Digby Amateurs
1999 Staffs. Casuals 1 – 1 A.F. A.
A.F.A. 4 – 4 Cambridge University
Old Boys League 1 – 1 A.F.A.
2000 Cambridge University 4 – 0 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 – 2 Old Boys League
Wake Green Amateurs 2 – 3 A.F.A.
2001 A.F.A 1 – 3 Cambridge University
2005 Old Wulfrunians 4 – 1 A.F.A.
2006 Notts Senior League 3 – 0 A.F.A.
2007 A.F.A 0 – 6 Lancashire & Cheshire A.F.A.
A.F.A 2 – 1 Notts Senior League
2008 Lancashire Cheshire A.F.A 1 – 3 A.F.A
2011 A.F.A 0 – 2 West Riding League
2011 A.F.A 2 – 2 Midland Combination Division One (AET)
(A.F.A won 4 – 2 on Pens)
2011 A.F.A 0 – 1 Midland Combination Division One
2013 A.F.A 1 – 4 Anglian Combination
2013 A.F.A 1 – 2 Lincolnshire
2015 Staffs County Senior 2 – 0 A.F.A
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JUNIORS
1933 Birmingham J.O.C. 6 – 2 A.F.A.
1934 Birmingham J.O.C. 1 – 6 A.F.A.
1935 A.F.A. 2 – 2 Birmingham J.O.C.
1936 Birmingham J.O.C. 2 – 2 A.F.A.
1937 A.F.A. 3 – 2 Birmingham J.O.C.
1938 Birmingham J.O.C. 4 – 2 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 8 – 1 Coventry J.O.C.
1939 A.F.A. 2 – 0 Birmingham J.O.C.
1953 A.F.A. 2 – 3 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1954 A.F.A. 1 – 1 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1955 A.F.A. 3 – 3 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1956 A.F.A. 3 – 2 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1957 A.F.A. 6 – 2 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1958 A.F.A. 1 – 4 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1959 A.F.A. 5 – 5 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1960 A.F.A. 1 – 2 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1961 A.F.A. 2 – 1 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1962 A.F.A. 3 – 4 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1964 A.F.A. 1 – 1 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1965 A.F.A. 1 – 0 Grammar Schools Assoc.
1966 A.F.A. 5 – 1 Birmingham Senior Schools
1967 A.F.A. 6 – 0 Birmingham Senior Schools
1983 A.F.A. 8 – 2 Montgomery Youth
A.F.A. 2 – 4 Mercian Youth
1984 Montgomery Youth 0 – 3 A.F.A.
Mercian Youth 4 - 3 A.F.A.
1985 A.F.A. 1 – 0 Montgomery Youth
Coventry Sporting 2 – 1 A.F.A.
1986 Montgomery Youth 0 – 4 A.F.A.
1987 A.F.A. 4 – 1 Montgomery Youth
1988 Montgomery Youth 2 – 1 A.F.A.
1989 A.F.A. 5 – 2 Burton League
1990 Burton League 5 – 0 A.F.A.
1991/94 No Games Played
1995 A.F.A. 2 – 0 Wake Green Amateurs
A.F.A. 3 – 1 Nottingham Imperial
1996 A.F.A. 2 – 4 Nottingham Imperial
1997 A.F.A. 4 – 2 Burton League
Burton League 3 – 1 A.F.A.
1999 A.F.A. 4 – 2 Central Warks League
Central Warks League 4 – 1 A.F.A.
2000 Wake Green Youth 1 – 6 A.F.A. Youth
2005 Sutton United 2 – 2 A.F.A.
Erin Go Bragh 2 – 1 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 – 8 Moor Green
2006 A.F.A. 1 – 3 Keyworth United
2007 A.F.A. 5 – 2 Keyworth United
2008 A.F.A. 7 – 0 Gedling Southbank
2008 A.F.A 0 – 2 Castle Vale JKS
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BIRMINGHAM COUNTY F.A. CAMPBELL ORR SHIELD 1947 Birmingham Alliance 3 - 0 A.F.A.
1948 Kings Norton League 5 - 5 A.F.A. (Aban. in ET)
1949 Kings Norton League 1 - 3 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 5 - 1 Tamworth & TV League
Birmingham Works 2 - 0 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 - 2 Kings Norton League
1950 Tamworth & TV League 3 - 5 A.F.A.
Wolverhampton & Dist. 4 - 4 A.F.A. (AET)
A.F.A. 0 - 3 Wolverhampton & District
1951 Birmingham Youths & OB 1 - 0 A.F.A.
Cradley Heath League 2 - 3 A.F.A.
1952 A.F.A. 3 - 0 Handsworth League
Birmingham Works 3 - 2 A.F.A.
Burton Breweries Group 1 - 3 A.F.A.
1953 Handsworth League 1 - 4 A.F.A.
Smethwick League 1 - 4 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 - 2 Birmingham Works
Cradley Heath League 1 - 9 A.F.A.
1954 A.F.A. 3 - 3 Handsworth League (AET)
Handsworth League 2 - 2 A.F.A. (AET)
Handsworth League 4 - 3 A.F.A.
B’ham Youths & O.B. 4 - 3 A.F.A.
1955 A.F.A. 2 - 3 Wolverhampton Am. League
1956 A.F.A. 6 - 2 Oldbury League
1957 Mid. Templars League 3 - 6 A.F.A.
Sutton League 1 - 4 A.F.A.
Wolverhampton Ams 0 - 3 A.F.A.
Wolverhampton Works 2 - 1 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 - 2 Redditch League
1958 A.F.A. 4 - 0 Smethwick League
Birmingham Works 3 - 1 A.F.A.
Handsworth League 1 - 4 A.F.A.
Kings Norton League 1 - 7 A.F.A.
1959 A.F.A. 8 - 0 Birmingham Youths & O.B.
A.F.A. 3 - 0 Birmingham Works
Nuneaton League 2 - 1 A.F.A.
1960 Smethwick League 0 - 7 A.F.A.
Tamworth & TV League 2 - 4 A.F.A.
Stratford League 2 - 6 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 2 - 2 Warks. & West Mids. All (AET)
A.F.A. 2 - 1 Warks. & West Mids. All.
1961 Stratford League 1 - 7 A.F.A.
1961 A.F.A. 2 - 4 Birmingham Works
A.F.A. 10 - 1 Coventry Inter League
1962 Oldbury League 5 - 2 A.F.A.
Birmingham Works 1 - 0 A.F.A.
1963 A.F.A. 4 - 1 Birmingham Youths & O.B.
1964 A.F.A. 5 - 2 Burton League
Smethwick League 1 - 5 A.F.A.
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A.F.A. 1 - 0 Warks. & West Mids. All
A.F.A. 2 - 1 Birmingham Works
1965 Oldbury League 5 - 3 A.F.A. (AET)
Warks. & West Mids. All 2 - 3 A.F.A.
1966 Smethwick League 1 - 4 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 - 0 Tamworth & TV League
A.F.A. 4 - 1 Burton League
A.F.A. 3 - 2 Birmingham Works
1967 Nuneaton League (Prem) 1 - 3 A.F.A.
Nuneaton League 0 - 5 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 0 - 4 Wolverhampton Works
South B’ham League 1 - 6 A.F.A.
1968 A.F.A. 2 - 1 Kings Norton League
A.F.A. 3 - 1 Coventry Works
A.F.A. 3 - 1 Sutton League
Birmingham Works 2 - 0 A.F.A.
1969 Tamworth & TV League 1 - 2 A.F.A.
Oldbury League 0 - 6 A.F.A.
Wolverhampton Ams 2 - 2 A.F.A. (AET)
A.F.A. 0 - 2 Wolverhampton Am. League
Stratford League 2 - 2 A.F.A. (AET)
A.F.A. 6 - 4 Stratford League
1970 Warks. & West Mids. All 1 - 4 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 4 - 1 South Birmingham League
A.F.A. 4 - 1 Wolverhampton Works
A.F.A. 1 - 1 Nuneaton League (AET)
A.F. A. 0 - 1 Nuneaton League
1971 West Bromwich League 1 - 0 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 - 1 Wolverhampton Am. League (AET)
Wolverhampton Ams 0 - 2 A.F.A.
1972 West Mids. Metro League 3 - 1 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 - 2 West Bromwich League
1973 A.F.A. 4 - 3 Coventry Alliance
A.F.A. 3 - 1 West Mids. Metro League
1974 A.F.A. 4 - 3 Burton League
A.F.A. 1 - 3 Coventry & N.Warks League
N. B’ham/ S. Staffs Comb. 0 - 8 A.F.A.
1975 A.F.A. 4 - 0 Warley Alliance
1975 A.F.A. 3 - 1 Wolverhampton Am. League
A.F.A. 2 - 4 Wolverhampton Works
A.F. A. 4 - 0 Mercian League
Wolverhampton Works 3 - 1 A.F.A.
1976 A.F.A. 3 - 1 Kings Norton League (AET)
1977 A.F.A. 3 - 2 Coventry & N.Warks League
Coventry Suburban Lge. 2 - 1 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 4 - 0 Coventry Comb.
A.F.A. 4 - 4 Nuneaton League (AET)
Nuneaton League 2 - 1 A.F.A.
1978 A.F.A. 4 - 0 Mid. Police League
West Bromwich League 0 - 1 A.F.A.
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1979 A.F.A. 1 - 3 Coventry Suburban Alliance
Mid. Police League 0 - 3 A.F.A. (AET)
A.F.A. 3 - 0 Wolverhampton Works
1980 Coventry Suburban All. 5 - 0 A.F.A.
Dudley Metro League 0 - 5 A.F.A.
Sutton League 0 - 2 A.F.A.
1981 A.F.A. 3 - 0 West Mids. Metro League
A.F.A. 0 - 1 Coventry Suburban Alliance
1982 A.F.A. 1 - 1 Wolverhampton Works (AET)
Wolverhampton Works 0 - 2 A.F.A.
Wolverhampton Ams 2 - 1 A.F.A.
Mercian League 3 - 2 A.F.A. (AET)
1983 Stratford League 1 - 3 A.F.A.
West Bromwich League 2 - 1 A.F.A.
1984 A.F.A. 0 - 2 Wolverhampton Works
1986 A.F. A. 5 - 2 Wolverhampton Am. League
A.F.A. 1 - 0 Wolverhampton Works
A.F.A. 0 - 3 Coventry Suburban Alliance
A.F.A. 0 - 1 Coventry Suburban Alliance
1987 A.F.A. 4 - 1 Burton League (AET)
A.F.A. 3 - 1 Mercian League
1988 A.F.A. 0 - 1 Coventry Suburban Alliance
A.F.A. 3 - 4 Mercian League
1989 A.F.A. 3 - 0 Midland Police League
A.F.A. 3 - 1 Coventry & N.Warks League
1990 A.F.A. 2 - 0 Burton League
A.F.A. 3 - 0 Nuneaton League
1991 Coventry & N.Warks Lge. 1 - 3 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 0 - 3 Ansells Works League
A.F. A. 5 - 1 Ansells Works League
1992 A.F.A. 3 - 0 Midland Police League
A.F.A. 3 - 2 Burton League (AET)
1992 A.F.A. 11 - 3 Black Country Alliance
1993 A.F.A. 7 - 0 Birmingham Works League
Coventry Suburban All. 1 - 0 A.F.A.
A.F. A. 5 - 0 Stratford League
1994 A.F.A. 8 - 1 Christian League
Coventry Suburban All. 2 - 1 A.F.A.
A.F. A. 4 - 3 Christian League
1995 Coventry Suburban All. 0 - 3 A.F.A.
Marston Burton League 0 - 1 A.F.A.
CAMPBELL-ORR SHIELD
Winners: 1960, 1964, 1967, 1995
Losing Finalists: 1957, 1959, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1975, 1981, 1986
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BIRMINGHAM COUNTY F.A. FEATHERSTONE CUP
1956 Birmingham Works 3 - 0 A.F.A.
1957 Solihull Youth League 1 - 2 A.F.A. (AET)
1958 Coventry Inter. League 1 - 8 A.F.A.
Nuneaton Youth League 0 - 6 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 - 2 Birmingham Works
1959 A.F.A. 10 - 0 Mid Warks League
Sutton League 0 - 6 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 - 0 B’ham Youth Committee (AET)
1960 B’ham Youth Committee 2 - 1 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 - 1 B’ham Youth Committee
1961 Kings Norton Comb. 1 - 4 A.F.A.
Handsworth Jnr. League 3 - 4 A.F.A. (AET)
A.F.A. 2 - 1 Warks & West Mids. All
A.F.A. 3 - 2 Sutton League
1962 Handsworth Jnr. League 1 - 5 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 3 - 0 Birmingham Works
A.F.A. 4 - 1 Nuneaton League
1963 A.F.A. 2 - 0 Warks & West Mids All
Solihull Youth League 0 - 5 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 1 - 2 Coventry Inter. League
Kings Norton League 5 - 6 A.F.A. (AET)
Wednesbury League 0 - 4 A.F.A.
1964 A.F.A. 2 - 3 Wolverhampton Am. League (AET)
Burton League 1 - 7 A.F.A.
1965 A.F.A. 7 - 2 Kings Norton League
A.F.A. 2 - 4 Nuneaton League
1980 A.F.A. 3 - 2 Wolverhampton Youth Service
1981 A.F.A. 3 - 1 Burton League
A.F.A. 2 - 3 Wolverhampton Am. League
1982 A.F.A. 4 - 1 Mercian League
A.F.A. 0 - 2 Burton League
1983 A.F.A. 4 - 4 Burton League (AET)
Burton League 2 - 0 A.F.A.
1984 A.F.A. 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Am. League
1985 A.F.A. 5 - 2 Mercian League (AET)
1986 A.F.A. 2 - 2 Birmingham Works
Birmingham Works 1 - 2 A.F.A.
Warley Alliance 3 - 2 A.F.A.
A.F.A. 5 - 0 Wolverhampton Am League
A.F.A. 1 - 0 Warley Alliance
1987 A.F.A. 3 - 4 Mercian F.A. (After 1 - 1 draw)
Warley Alliance 1 - 2 A.F.A. (2 legs)
1988 A.F.A. 3 - 1 Warley Alliance (2 legs)
A.F.A. 2 - 2 Burton League (AET)
A.F.A. 7 - 2 Burton League
FEATHERSTONE CUP
Winners: 1959, 1961, 1962, 1988
Losing Finalists: 1958, 1963, 1981, 1982, 1987
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USEFUL ADDRESSES
Birmingham County FA County FA Offices Ray Hail Lane Great Barr Birmingham B43 6JF Tel: 0121 357 4278 Fax: 0121 358 1661 Worcestershire County FA Craftsmans House De Salis Drive Hampton Lovett Ind. Est Droitwich Worcs. WR9 0QE Tel: 01905 827137 Staffordshire Football Association Limited Unit F, Dyson Court Staffordshire Technology Park Beaconside Stafford ST18 0LQ Tel: 01785 256994 (Option 1 - Governance, 2 – Development) Fax: 01785 27983 www.staffordshirefa.com
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