The Club has created a new record for the amount of teams that have reached the LFA Cup Final stage.
Five age groups have reached the final of their respective competitions. The latest two being the Under 18's and Under 9's. The previous best that the Club has had in the past was two finalists.
It would be good to see all sections of the Club supporting the teams as they try to complete the job on the dates shown below. Anyone is welcome to attend the finals at THE MILE END STADIUM, Rhodeswell Road, Poplar, London, E14 7TW with a nominal entrance fee payable at the gate.
This must be an unprecedented achievement and we cannot remember any other Club since St Thomas More in the late eighties having achieved this landmark.
So let's all get behind the players and attend the Finals in high numbers!
AGE GROUPS
DATE
Kick-Off
Under 9's Boys
28th March
10.00 am
Under 12's Boys
7th March
10.00 am
Under 15's Boys
21st February
12.15 pm
Under 17's Boys
21st February
2.30 pm
Under 18's Boys
28th March
2.30 pm
Pictures From The Weekend
County Representatives
The Club recently received further good news about young players representing their counties with five players being called up from our Under 16 squad.
They are:
Representing London:
Alex Jones
James Murphy
James Naylor
John Wright
Representing Kent:
George Lloyd
Everyone at the Club wishes them all the best in the future with, hopefully, more call-ups to the squads.
Watch this space!
Your Own TV Channel!
LLJFC TV
We now have the facility to have our own TV channel which will give us the ability to reach you with lots more news and items about the Club and local leagues.
We will be interviewing managers and people generally within the Club. This season has been an unprecedented success so far on the field and we will keep you fully informed on the website and the TV Channel about all the news.
Under 12 Pumas Reach London Cup Final
Mark Hunter's Under 12 Pumas team reached the London Cup Final after beating Ryan FC 4-2 in the semi-final at the Lane on Sunday.
Mark and assistant, Grant Vincent saw their team come back from 2-0 down to secure their first ever final appearance.
The Club recently received the great news that one of our former players, Steven Smith, has signed Scholar forms for Arsenal Football Club.
Steven, who was with Long Lane from seven to twelve years of age, signed a two year contract.
Grandfather, Bob Smith a lifelong member and Committee member at Long Lane says that Steven deserves this reward due to the hard work and commitment he has put in. Proud father, Dacre, who also played for one of the original teams at Long Lane in the early eighties, says the achievement is merited as well.
Steven's younger brother's also play for the Club as the Smith legacy carries on into the future!
Mick Northwood said the Club is always very proud of young players going on to achieve notoriety in the professional game and we are all proud of Steven's achievements. Mick said, however, he is still waiting for an Arsenal shirt to display in the clubhouse!
Jack Petchey Awards
The Club recently held the Annual Jack Petchey Long Lane JFC Awards night together with the official opening of the Mick Northwood Conference Suite.
The night was to honour volunteers at the Club that have contributed in their own special way. There was also a plaque unveiled by the guest of honour, Josie Clifford, who is the County Development Manager for the London Football Association, to open the Conference Suite.
Click on the read more link to see the pictures of the evening which included awards for the Under 15 Girls team and many individuals and volunteers.
players, Steven Smith, has signed Scholar forms for Arsenal Football Club.
