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Long serving manager Dave Ryan is stepping down after 20 years service at Curzon Ashton Ladies Football Club and has marked his retirement by taking his team to the Northern Women’s Combination League championship.
Having originally formed the club as Oldham Athletic LFC in 1988 Dave has guided the club through the lower leagues to its present position of qualifying for the FA Women’s Premier League by having an unbeaten run of 20 wins out of 21 games this season.
Dave comments: “I have many memories and the decision to retire is the right one for the club and myself as I am sure that a new face and voice in the dressing room will be a good thing. I would like to thank the many players who have stayed loyal to the club and to me through tough times over the years and hope they can now go on to make the final step to the National Division” he added.
Chairman Kirk Robertson said “ Dave has been an unbelievable Servant for the club and ladies football in general. It has been a privilege to work alongside one of the games great characters. Dave will take a well earned back seat and plans to help the new manager by fulfilling the club secretary role. This will help the new manager settle in so that they can concentrate on the team, training and players”
The Post of Ladies Manager at Curzon Ashton LFC is now open to suitable applicants. All applications should be sent by e-mail to
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enclosing CV. The closing date is 15th May.
Picture caption: Curzon Ashton LFC retiring manager David Ryan (SECOND LEFT) is pictured with fellow coaching staff, from to right Reserves Manager Paul Lees First team manager Dave Ryan First team coach Jeremy Lloyd Reserves coach Wayne Salkeld. |
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International coaching day |
at the Greater Manchester centre of excellence for girls @ Curzon Ashton.
England ladies world cup star Sue Smith was down at Curzon Ashton over the Easter holidays to put the most talented girls in the area through their paces, over a day Sue took all four age groups for an hour each to help the girls, understand the demands and benefits of working towards becoming an England Ladies International footballer.
Sue was really impressed with the standard of the girls and also their attitude towards training and even in poor weather the girls listened and took on board Sue’s experience and knowledge.
The session was fun and lively with all the girls wanting to show Sue what they could do.
After the training the girls had the opportunity to quiz Sue about anything, the questions ranged from who is the best player you have played with? To, how big is your house? Sue didn’t hide from any questions and had the girls laughing with her answers. Sue also brought in an England cap and a fifa all stars shirt for a game she was selected for just before the world cup that took place in Japan.
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Scunthrope LFC 2 - 2 Curzon Ashton LFC |
Northern Women's Combination Football League
6th April 2008
Half-Time:1-2 Full-Time: 2-2
Ladies record lost in the snow!
n a field in the middle of no-where the ladies lost their proud record of winning every league game this season in a game that had every weather condition to add to the drama. First half Curzon were attacking with a strong wind at their backs so any straight passes just ran out of play and frustration set in quickly as the pitch was dry and very uneven to make it difficult to control the ball. Add to this an over- physical Scunthrope team; this was always going to be tough. Curzon was trying to play their passing game in these conditions and it just wasn’t working with the opposition working hard to close down quickly. Curzon won a free kick from 35 yards out and Amy Barrett smashed the ball into the roof of the goal for 1-0. The game was almost impossible at times with snow, sleet and hailstone coming down and then bright sunshine breaking out. Another free kick awarded this time near to the halfway line and this time Gemma Adderley took the kick and floated the ball into the danger area with everybody allowing the ball to bounce the wind took the ball right into the top corner of the net for 2-0 which should have put the ladies into cruise control, but a poor clearance allowed Scunthorpe a chance which they took just before half time to make it 2-1 at the break.
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Curzon Ashton Ladies and girls took a trip to Doncaster to watch the England Ladies team play a European Championship qualifier against the Czech Republic and had a fantastic time. The game was good for the girls to see what level England Ladies play at and encourage them to work hard and improve as players. The game was very fast and physical and the skill levels high to find time and space, in the end a disappointing 0-0 draw and the way the opposition celebrated they were more pleased than England. But the trip was more than worth while to see the top players in this country play and the girls loved it.
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