South Liverpool FC

SOUTH NEWS

Updated October 2021

ALAN BARTLAM (1951 - 2021)

It was with sincere regret that we learnt of the sad news that former South director, Alan Bartlam, had passed away after a long illness. Alan who hailed from Aigburth, started supporting South in the mid 1960’s. The South bug was caught and right up to the early 1980’s he barely missed a game. His involvement in the Supporters Club led him onto the Board of Directors in the early 1970’s. At 21 he was secretary of our youth team, that went on to win the prestigious Lancashire FA Youth Cup twice, as well as the Liverpool County FA Youth Cup. Alan was programme editor from 1977, club gateman and a range of other jobs (inc once a 1st team sub, although as he reminded us all he didn’t get on!). He started South’s unerring programme production tradition that we uphold to this day.

As the club was taken over in 1982 Alan was producing a history of South by season which he completed, before deciding to join Vauxhall Motors FC via Ellesmere Port Town, as well as taking on the role of North West Counties League Press Officer.

He significantly helped in the surge of the Motormen up the pyramid, rose to be a highly popular club chairman and was there when Motors won at Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup. Sadly, severe illness struck but his involvement reduced little, he was still there collecting stray footballs, staffing the gate and welcoming away officials all with enthusiasm any club would envy. His association with South remained, as he came over to see games and was there for our very first NWCFL game at Darwen and was instrumental in helping South start a seniors walking football team.

We have lost far too many of our friends of late, ex club chairman Peter Hesketh; former club captain Lenny Williams (Alan’s brother-in- law) and stalwart fan, Roy Stephenson. It reminds us all as Alan said to enjoy every day. Our sincere condolences go to his family and to his many friends in and beyind football of which we are honoured to count ourselves amongst.

RIP ALAN

RAY HUGHES

It was with much regret that we mourn the loss of long standing fan Ray Hughes. Ray an almost constant presence at The North Field then at The Jericho Hub for both first and Reserve games had been unwell for some time. Our condolences go to his daughter, Sandra and all his family and friends at this sad time. His friends at South will miss his presence at all our games.

South run coaches to our longer away games.

The next away game with a coach is Saturday 23rd October when we travel up to Teeside to face Thornaby in the FA Vase.

£20 adults, £10 youth, £7.50 Under 12's.

Coach trips do not include game admission. Seats sold in advance only.

Pick-up is from opposite The Rocket Pub at the start of the M62 at 10.30 a.m.

Interested parties should email eshanknickyb@gmail.com

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South Liverpool FC High Score Weekly Draw

Our weekly double ticket has a £60 prize & is available from committee members at £1 each. During lockdown the tickets use the Sunday Post Sweepstake results to decide winners as per ticket rules.

Thank you all for your continued support;

Here are the last few months results which are available on Sundays:

17 October - Two from 4, 14 or 15 (3 winners - £20 each)

10 October - 10 with 1, 6, 9 or 11 (4 winners - £15 each)

03 October - 12 with 10, 15 or 16 (3 winners - £20 each)

26 September - 1 with 3 or 11 (2 winners - £30 each)

19 September - 1 and 8 (1 winner - £60)

12 September - 5 with 8 or 13 (2 winners - £30 each)

05 September - 2 and 15 (1 winner - £60)

29 August - Two from 4, 9, 10 or 14 (6 winners - £10 each)

22 August - 2 with 13, 15, 16 or 18 (4 winners - £15 each)

15 August - 2 with 1, 10 or 18 (3 winners - £20 Each)