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Monday Night Training
Training for 14 to 18's on Monday nights resume at 6:30pm

Thursday, November 07, 2002
 
AFD plan to start Under 12's
AFD plan to start Ardgowan Thistle Football Club

Wednesday, November 06, 2002
 
AFD's Hospice Cheque
AFD Kids Present Cheque to Ardgowan Hospice

Sunday, November 10, 2002
 
3 Wins out of 3 for U 9's
A memorable start for AFD U 9's at Ravenscraig Sevens

Sunday, November 24, 2002
 
2 Teams for Saturdays Sevens
AFD 9's take 2 teams this week to the Ravenscraig Sevens

Thursday, November 28, 2002
 
U9's Falter to Overage Teams
AFD lost out to 4 overage StAndrews,Inverclyde and East End teams.

Thursday, November 28, 2002
 
Party Time on Sunday
This Sunday we will end this years training sessions with a bouncy castle and christmas party for the 5 to 8 year olds

Tuesday, December 03, 2002
 
Web site problem
We are sorry for the disruption to our website as essential work was being carried out on the server.

Sunday, December 01, 2002
 
GMST To Sponsor AFD
Greenock Morton Supporters Trust have offered to sponsor Ardgowan Football Development with rain jackets and a strip for the new U12 team for next sea

Wednesday, December 04, 2002
 
Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year
Iain,Tommy,Martin,John and Keith would like to wish you all the best during the Festive Season

Tuesday, December 03, 2002
 
Welcome Back to a New Year
AFD would like to welcome you all back to a New Year and let you know all training sessions start at the usual times.

Wednesday, January 01, 2003
 
AGM
Thank you to the 6 parents who turned out for our AGM on Sunday 19th Jan

Thursday, January 23, 2003
 
AFD to visit Cappielow.
On Thursday evening 6th of Feb AFD shall visit Cappielow to meet the players and staff.

Monday, January 27, 2003
 
New contact Number
AFD have now aquired a mobile phone for all contacts. The number is 07950484614 and shall be available anytime.

Monday, February 10, 2003
 
AFD meet Morton players and staff.
Over 50 AFD kids and officials met the GMST committee and Morton players on Thursday night.

Sunday, February 09, 2003
 
E Mail address now working
If you have been trying to contact us by our Ardgowanfd e mail addresses we are sorry but it was not set up properly.

Monday, March 03, 2003
 
AFD to compete in First Touch 7's Tournament
Three 7 aside teams shall compete at the Battery Park this Sunday.

Monday, March 17, 2003
 
AFD enjoy First Touch Tournament
On a glorious spring day 3 AFD teams took part and enjoyed the day.

Wednesday, March 26, 2003
 
AFD shall close for Easter break.
All sessions shall end on Sunday 6th and re commence on Sunday 27th April

Saturday, April 05, 2003
 
AFD Under 11's at First Touch Tournament
A team of under 11's shall take part in the first touch tournament at the Battery park this Sunday 27th April.

Tuesday, April 22, 2003
 
AFD under 11's show potential
The 10 lads that took part in the firtst touch tourney gave a good account of themselves.

Wednesday, May 07, 2003
 
Wednesday World Cup Starts
The world cup started on Wednesday last and was well supported by the kids of the surrounding area.If you are interested please come along at 6pm.

Friday, May 16, 2003
 
AFD competes for The Bob Steele Shield
An under 12 team will compete this Saturday at Wemyss Bay for the Bob Steele Shield

Monday, May 26, 2003
 
Ardgowan Thistle Lose out on shield
Losing a goal in the last minute of both games against Gourock and Wemyss Bay Primary ended ATFC' dreams of silverware.

Monday, June 02, 2003
 
Dunoon Tournament For Under 10's
Two ATFC U10's will take part in the Cowal Police 5 aside Tournament this Saturday.

Wednesday, June 04, 2003
 
Under 10's show their metal.
The 2 under 10 teams that took part in the Cowal police tournament gave a great performance.

Monday, June 09, 2003
 
New section added
A photo Gallery has now been added to the website.

Wednesday, July 09, 2003
 
Ardgowan Gala day Success
Hundreds of parents turned up to watch their kids put through their paces at the 2nd AFD Gala day at the weekend.

Monday, June 16, 2003
 
New start times for Sundays
The Sunday sessions start times have been changed to accomodate an extra session of new starts.

Tuesday, August 19, 2003
 
Training For Old Crocks
Dads.Would you like to keep fit. Then come along on a Thursday evening to the community centre for a training session and game.

Monday, September 08, 2003
 
AFD starts back on Sunday 26th Oct
All training sessions shall start back at their usual times this Sunday 26th October.

Wednesday, October 01, 2003
 
Good news from the Council
Inverclyde Council have cut rolled and maintained the grass area behind the Community Centre.They also have given permission for a storge container to

Friday, October 10, 2003
 
AFD at Sport Centre 7th December
AFD shall close for the Xmas period with a 5 aside day at the Greenock Sport Centre.

Thursday, November 13, 2003
 
AFD to have a voice at Meeting of Schools campus
AFD shall be represented by a few of the coaches at next weeks meeting of the Wemyss Bay School Campus in the Greenock High School.

Saturday, November 01, 2003
 
Sucessfull day at Sports Centre.
Sundays 5 a sides at the Greenock Sport Centre was a great success.

Tuesday, December 09, 2003
 
Photo's of the Sports Centre day
If anyone has some good photos of the day,please send them to me for the gallery.

Tuesday, December 09, 2003
 
Start back dates
All ATFC boys start back this Wednesday at 6pm. All AFD kids should start this coming Sunday 11th Jan at the usual times.

Tuesday, January 06, 2004
 
Weather taking its toll
AFD had to cancel some of the training sessions again this weekend due to the inclement weather conditions.

Monday, January 19, 2004
 
Sensible clothing for outdoor training
During these winter months could parents please kit there children out in warm sensible clothing, as conditions in the first few weeks have been wet a

Tuesday, January 27, 2004
 
Half Yearly Fees
There are still a few parents still to pay their half yearly fees.

Sunday, February 01, 2004
 
Race Night Success
Saturday nights race night in the community centre was a roaring success.

Friday, February 27, 2004
 
ATFC boys at Largs on Wed 10th Mar.
We have again booked Inverclyde astroturf from 7 till 8:30pm this Wednesday 18th Feb.

Thursday, February 19, 2004
 
Games for ATFC
It was hoped ATFC would play a Largs team this weekend, but we have been told that due to a cub camp, we would be without a number of players

Thursday, February 26, 2004
 
ATFC Stripped for action
The new strips for ATFC have arrived and shall be worn this Saturday against Largs Colts.

Monday, March 08, 2004
 
Both ATFC teams enjoy first outing.
Both the Under 12's & 10's played well on their first competitive matches.

Tuesday, March 16, 2004
 
ATFC play at Inverclyde,Largs this Saturday 27th
ATFC shall play 4 games this Saturday. The 2 Fairlie teams thet we played a fortnight ago along with another 2 reams shall make it a competitive day o

Thursday, March 25, 2004
 
ATFC training back to Wemyss Bay as of Wed 31st March.
Training will take place at the school pitch on Wednesday 31st March from 6;15pm.

Thursday, March 25, 2004
 
ATFC Finding their feet
Both teams enjoyed the outingtoLargs on Saturday where they were up against Largs Colts and Fairlie Primary School.

Wednesday, March 31, 2004
 
Parent Helpers now on hand.
Six parent helpers are now on hand to help during training sessions on Sundays.

Friday, April 23, 2004
 
ATFC getting ready for Dunoon tournament
We are arranging games and training sessions to be ready for the annual Dunoon Police tournament on the 29th May.

Thursday, May 13, 2004
 
Gala Day 20th June
The AFD Gala Day takes place on the Sunday 20th of June

Thursday, June 10, 2004
 
Gala Day Success
Our 3rd Annual Gala Day turned out to be a huge success

Wednesday, June 23, 2004
 
AFD Under8's win Cowal Trophy
At Dunoon on saturday 29th May one of our under8 teams won the Cowal 5 aside trophy

Friday, June 11, 2004
 
Numbers up again at registration
AFD opened its doors again on Sunday 22nd for registration for the new season and were swamped by new starts filling the primary 1 to 7 sections.

Wednesday, August 25, 2004
 
Kit hiccup
There has been a slight hiccup in the size of shirts for the P1 & P2's.

Friday, September 17, 2004
 
AFD off October week.
AFD shall be off for 2 weeks due to the school break. We shall be back again on the 31st October.

Monday, October 11, 2004
 
Have your kids wrap up for training
Parents! Could you please dress your kids sensibly if they are training outside. Many kids are arriving without hats tracksuit bottoms etc.

Tuesday, October 12, 2004
 
ATFC train again on Wednesday 27th 6 pm at Wemyss Bay
Training starts at 6pm weather permitting on the blaes park under lights.

Friday, October 01, 2004
 
ATFC at Largs
ATFC have a match arranged at Inverclyde in Largs for 12th November.

Wednesday, November 03, 2004
 
Good show from ATFC V St Andrews BC
Both ATFC under12 & 10's gave a good acount of themselves on Wednesday evening at Inverclyde.

Friday, November 12, 2004
 
AFD at Greenock Sportscentre December 5th
We shall be finishining our sessions for the year at the Greenock sportscentre on Sunday 5th December.

Monday, November 15, 2004
 
ATFC play Largs Colts Wed 24th Nov
All ATFC teams shall play against teams from Largs Colts on Wed 24th Nov at 6:45pm.

Wednesday, November 24, 2004
 
AFD Conclude this years sessions at Greenock sportscentre.
At Greenock sportscentre on Sunday 5th December AFD conclude this years session.

Thursday, December 02, 2004
 
AFD sessions start Sunday 9th Jan
A Happy New Year to you. All sessions start again at the usual times from this Sunday 9th January.

Thursday, January 06, 2005
 
Sunday AFD training.
Please phone if training is in doubt.

Wednesday, January 26, 2005
 
No training tonight
There is no ATFC training tonightWed 26th jan.

Thursday, January 20, 2005
 
AFD Race Night (SOLD OUT) 26th Feb
The annual race night is being held at the W/Bay Community centre on Sat 26th Feb at 7:30pm

Tuesday, February 01, 2005
 
Short Notice of Training cancellation
Apologies for the short notice cancellation of ATFC training Wed 23rd Feb.

Thursday, February 24, 2005
 
Traing as usaul Wednesday 2nd March
All ATFC should report to the community centre for 6:15 to be transported to Largs.

Monday, February 28, 2005
 
Race Night success
The annual AFD race night was an overwhelming success

Monday, February 28, 2005
 
ATFC at Ross County
ATFC are taking 2 teams to Dingwall on the Saturday 23rd April

Friday, March 04, 2005
 
Website problems
Due to technical hitches, some articles have been missed.

Wednesday, May 04, 2005
 
Ardgowan Thistle 10's & 12's Go to Dingwall
ATFC 10's & 12's shall be making the long journey this Saturday 23rd to play Ross County in Dingwall

Tuesday, April 19, 2005
 
AFD lose a Coach
Martin Mulholland has resigned from AFD as of Wednesday 4th May.

Thursday, May 05, 2005
 
AFD looking forward to Dunoon Tournament
AFD shall be taking 10, 5 aside teams to the annual Dunoon Police Tournamnet on Saturday 4th June.

Friday, May 13, 2005
 
Help with transport to Dunoon Ferry required
Help required to transport kids to ferry

Friday, June 03, 2005
 
Exciting times at Dunoon Tournament
As well as our Under 8 triumph, the Under12's reached the final to be beaten by penalties 5 - 4.

Monday, June 06, 2005
 
Old crocks play Boca this Saturday 18th June
The Ardgowan Old crocks have their annual match this Saturday at 12 Noon.

Monday, June 13, 2005
 
A Thunderstorm of a Gala Day
AFD's 4th Annual Gala Day survived despite the earlier thunderstorm which did not dampen spirits.

Wednesday, July 13, 2005
 
AFD now linked to Morton Academy
Ardgowan have now officially been linked to the new Morton Academy which should start in August at the Battery park.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005
 
Registration Day
There are spaces still left in the P1 group for any new starts.

Tuesday, August 16, 2005
 
New sessoins start Sunday 21st August 12:05pm
Please come along to our new season at AFD.

Tuesday, August 16, 2005
 
Registrations
If you still wish to register your child to this years session please come along to the community centre from 12 to 3pm on Sunday

Monday, August 22, 2005
 
Park Dean Holidays Sponsor AFD
Wemyss Bay holiday company Park Dean have sponsored AFD to the sum of £500 for this season

Friday, August 26, 2005
 
All AFD sessions are now on
AFD resumed training sessions on Sunday 30th October.

Monday, October 31, 2005
 
ATFC training this Wednesday.
ATFC training at Inverclyde Wed 16th November

Monday, November 14, 2005
 
A special thanks to Stephen & Elaine
Last day for the Mcfeeleys

Wednesday, November 16, 2005
 
AFD Girls Victorious Against Dunoon
AFD girls had an 8 v 7 victory in a close run match

Monday, November 28, 2005
 
All sessions Sunday 4th December at Greenock Sportscentre.
We have our annual festive day at the Greenock Sportscentre this Sunday 4th Dec.

Monday, November 28, 2005
 
AFD finishes for 2005
The last AFD session took place at Greenock Sportscentre on Sunday 2nd Dec.

Wednesday, December 07, 2005
 
ATFC at Largs Wed 7th Dec
This is the last session for ATFC kids before the break.

Wednesday, December 07, 2005
 
Under 9's defeat First touch teams
In a 3 game tournament at Battery Park ATFC 9's won two and lost one game.

Wednesday, January 04, 2006
 
AFD Re-starts Sunday 8th Jan
All sessions start again on Sunday 8th January

Friday, January 06, 2006
 
AFD sessions filling up
There has been an steady increase in numbers since the Xmas break.

Tuesday, January 24, 2006
 
New coaches start with AFD
We have recruited 3 new coaches in the last few weeks.

Tuesday, January 24, 2006
 
ATFC U9's play a team from Blantyre this Saturday 11th Feb at Wemyss Bay
weather permitting we have arranged a game against a Blantyre team for the under 9's this Saturday.

Wednesday, February 08, 2006
 
Good result for ATFC u 9's
The U9's drew 5 all with Blantyre Boys club.

Tuesday, February 14, 2006
 
Training 22nd Feb at Largs
All ATFC teams to report at CC for transport to Largs

Tuesday, February 21, 2006
 
Annual Race night & £1000 draw In Wemyss Bay CC on Sat 25th Feb.
All £1000 raffle tickets to be in on Wednesday 22nd Feb, for the raffle which is drawn on Saturday night.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006
 
Race and £1000 Raffle night a Huge success.
Saturdays race night was a massive hit again for AFD.

Tuesday, February 28, 2006
 
AFD Girls in photo session for the Sunday Mail Kits for Kids!
Our AFD girls were photographed on Sunday for the Kits for Kids in the Sunday Mail.

Monday, March 27, 2006
 
 
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