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FC BRUNOS MAGPIES

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CANNONS FC

25 January 2016

Kick off 18:15

Gibraltar Second Division

Official Matchday Programme Edition 014

The Magpie

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Today’s sponsors

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MANAGER’S NOTES

We face Cannons for the third time this

season and we are looking to make it a

hat-trick of victories over them. It won't be

easy since they have a good team but I'm

quietly confident that we have the right

players and squad to win any game that is

in front of us. We do ask for the crowd’s

continued support especially as we try and

gain the momentum needed to continue

our top of the league challenge. We hope

you have had a fantastic weekend and

thanks once again.

JOEL WILLIAMS

ABOUT FC BRUNOS MAGPIES

Formed 2013

Home Ground Victoria Stadium

Capacity 5,000

Club Chairman Louis Perry

First Team Manager Joel Williams

Reserve Team Manager Steve Gallagher

Club Sponsor Chesterton

Club Physiotherapist Martin Sa

Club Bar Brunos Bar and Restaurant

Club Property Advisors Chesterton

Club Tax Advisors Almanac

Twitter @brunosmagpies

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Programme Editor Claire Thirkill

Contributors 5point4 Sports

Football Gibraltar

Gibfootball Talk

Gibraltar FA

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Dates for your diary—games coming up

Division 2

Thursday 11 February v FC Hound Dogs 18.15

Rock Cup Round 2

Monday 15 February v Glacis Utd 18.15

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Evening all

So we are pitted against a premier league team, Glacis

Utd, in the final game of the second round of the Rock

Cup. That will be a good test for our team and should

give rise to a bumper crowd. The full draw is on page

23. Keep your eyes on the club’s Facebook page or

Twitter page for announcements in respect of the Club

Chesterton event for this game. Better still, sign up to

receive Magpie News, see the opposite page.

I’d like to thank Sovereign Insurance Services, based in

Ocean Village, for becoming our programme sponsor for the rest of the season.

They provide many Chesterton clients with their property, health and other

insurances. Their advert is on page 6 and 7 and they are based just a few

doors away from Chesterton.

Today is a special day for two special

Chesterton ladies— so happy birthday Nicola

and happy birthday Jessica. Both of them have

said that 3 points would be the best possible

present that they could wish for.

Tonight we should be offered a selection of

home made vanilla chocolate chip cookies.

Lucy was hard at work Sunday. I just hope that

she hasn’t eaten them all before kick-off.

The club has made more player signings. The information was not quite ready

for this programme—sorry!

The next game is not until 11th Feb. If that leaves your week a bit bereft of live

football, then come and watch our reserves on the 2nd and 8th Feb. They too

would welcome your support.

Enjoy the game.

Mike Nicholls

Managing Director

MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB SPONSOR: CHESTERTON

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PROGRAMME SPONSOR

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FC Brunos Magpies 0 v 2 Mons Calpe

17th January 2016

Gonzalez brace secures Mons Calpe deserved win

A brace from Alex Gonzalez secured Mons Calpe a well deserved 2-0 win over Bruno’s Magpies which sees them move within two points of top spot.

Mons Calpe nearly took the lead in the first five minutes but a superb piece of goalkeeping from Fernando Sanchez kept out a over-hit back pass from Mario Romero. Seven minutes later the Magpies keeper was called into action again, making a comfortable save to keep out Sergio Vazquez’s shot.

Mons continued to dominate, Ruben Fernandez played the ball to Thomas Carrillo whose shot was excellently saved by Fernando Sanchez. Mons Calpe took the lead less than a minute later, Thomas Carrillo’s shot was blocked, the rebound fell to Alex Gonzalez who slotted his shot into the bottom corner from close range.

With ten minutes remaining Mons Calpe keeper Joe Borg made his first save of the game, keeping out debutant Nick Dembele’s effort. Mons held on for the last few remaining minutes and went into the break leading 1-0.

Mons Calpe continued to dominate the second half and had a great chance to double their lead but some great defending from Tom Hudson prevented Sergio Vazquez from getting his shot away. Mons Calpe doubled their lead in the 75th minute, a low cross from Salvador Vallejo found Alex Gonzalez who drilled his shot past Sanchez.

Magpies had a chance shortly after to pull a goal back but Harry Perry smashed his shot wide from a tight angle. Mons Calpe had a chance to extend their lead just before full-time but Ruben Fernandez’s shot was excellently saved by

Fernando Sanchez. Mons held on and walked away with three important points.

Courtesy of FootballGibraltar

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Match Photos and die hard fans!!!!

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES BOARD MEETING

From Tuesday 26th of January until Sunday 31st January The Commonwealth Games Association of Gibraltar will be hosting the Commonwealth Games Federation Executive Board, The Board which was elected into office in September 2015 have chosen to hold their inaugural meeting in Gibraltar.

The meeting will bring together senior officials including Regional Vice Presidents from across the Commonwealth with additional participants visiting for relating committees such as the Sports and Developments committees.

The Commonwealth Games Association of Gibraltar will support the ground arrangements and in turn will work together with the CGF on an extra-curricular programme of events to engage at the highest level with our national and civic political and sporting stakeholders in order to support our advocacy, influence and continue to strengthen the links between Gibraltar and the Commonwealth Sports Movement.

A series of events have been organised which include a meeting between the CGF Board and the Gibraltar Commonwealth Games Association Executives, plus Gibraltar Government Ministers and officials.

The Commonwealth Games Association of Gibraltar have thirteen different sports associations affiliated to it which can all benefit from the contribution afforded by the Commonwealth Games Federation. This includes, from training facilities in the run up to each Games to cash incentives for athletes preparation for participation in the Games.

CGF President Louis Martin CBE will chair this assembly and has said of the importance to the local association" The Commonwealth Games Federation wish to acknowledge your commitment to Commonwealth sport and to help meet your strategic objectives"

All six regions of the Commonwealth will be represented, Mrs Martin (Scotland) will be joined by Vice Presidents Bruce Robertson (Canada), Gideon Sam (South Africa) and Kereyn Smith (New Zealand) as well as the Gold Coast 2018 representative, the Hon Medical Advisor, the Legal Advisor the Chief Executive Officer and six Region Vice Presidents representing Africa, Americas, Asia, Caribbean, Europe and Oceania, Five members of the Management Team and eight Sports Committee members.

Mr Mark Peters (C.E.O. GOLDOC) Australia will also be attending together with three presenters from the LAGARDERE Group, in total a party of thirty-two some of which will be accompanied by their spouses.

His Worship the Mayor will be hosting the official welcome reception with both the Minister for Tourism and the Minister for Sports hosting Dinners on separate nights.

Courtesy of PANORAMAdailyGIBRALTAR

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MATCH SPONSOR: CHESTERTON

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Back row (left—right) Fernando (GK), Lewis Constable, Simon Hogg, Max Bothen, Ahmed Elsahib, Devote Totesaut, Scott Beattie, Danny Cosgrove, Stephen Munns, Steve Gallagher, David Martin (GK )

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Front row (left—right) Michael Macias, Justin Phillips, Jack Neale, Jose Perles, Juan Calvente Rivas, Francisco Perles, Kyle Schembri, Harry Perry, Arif Hattabi, Zane Holgado, Cristian Calvente

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Name: Matthew Sollitt (Solly)

Age: 27

Place of birth: England

Position: CB (Brunos Number 5)

What’s your job: Football Trader

Magpies best moment: Winning our first ever Magpies game in our first season because everyone who started the club was involved so it meant a lot to us and others associated to the club. The hangover the next day showed how much it meant.

Magpies worst moment: Probably a game where I played left back. We won the game but I got nutmegged, booked and subbed. Nightmare game that!

Favourite restaurant: Brunos in Gib of course and La Chimenea in LA Linea

What's top of your playlist: Fetty Wap and Oliver Heldens

Favourite Magpies song: 'Things, Things can only get Solly, can only get Solly, and he will foul you and you and you... Things...' Sang to the tune of 'Things Can Only Get Better by D Ream

Current favourite Magpies player: Well they wont be happy if only choose one so Luke, Harry and Lewis!!!

Favourite old Magpies player: Andrew Dodd (Doddy)

Who takes the longest in the shower: Simon Hogg as he will talk about the game in full regardless if he played or not

Who is the worst dressed: Louis Perry everyone knows that!

Who is the worst dancer: Lewis Constable easily

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career: Sir Alex Ferguson

FEATURED PLAYER - WHERE ARE THEY NOW

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Where are you now: So I left Gibraltar and Brunos Magpies in February 2015 to take up a football coaching career in America. It was a successful year and one of the best. Gaining a promotion and building healthy relationships with clubs out there. America is simply bigger and better! I am currently back over this side of the pond due to renewal of my visa and will go back in February. I will be doing 2 coaching courses in Manchester whilst I am back to better myself.

Hopes and dreams in 2016: Carry on working hard in America and bettering myself as a coach. Also, seeing parts of America that I haven't seen yet like the west coast. You never know I could come back to coach Magpies when they get promoted to the Premiership!

Message for the fans: Keep wearing the jerseys and scarves. Spread the word and keep singing them songs as trust me it helps!

Final note: Just want to say to the current crop of Magpies. I coached the boys last week a couple times last week and this is by far the best team we have had in 3 years. So keep working hard, play as a team and don't forget whatever you put in, you get out!

FEATURED PLAYER - WHERE ARE THEY NOW

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Match Mascot Tazmin Frier - age 11

What’s your full name?

Tazmin Emma Frier

How old are you?

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What’s your favourite football team

in Gibraltar?

Magpies

Who is your favourite player?

Harry Perry

What’s your favourite football team

outside of Gibraltar?

Heart of Midlothian

What do you want to be when you

grow up?

Actress

What advice would you give the Magpies’ team if you were manager?

Give it your all!

What do you think of Brunos’ Burgers?

Best burgers in Gib

If you would like your child to be a match day mascot, please

contact our mascot coordinator Claire

claire.thirkill@chesterton.gi

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LAST GAME’S MASCOT - ALICIA

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Available from Chesterton for

just £7.50

Last few remaining!!

Once they’ve gone they’ve

gone!

SECOND DIVISION TABLE

CLUB SCARVES

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FIXTURES AND RESULTS

Time

Tue 22/09/2015 FC Brunos 3 v 4 Europa Point FC 18:15

Sun 27/09/2015 Cannons FC 0 v 4 FC Brunos 18:30

Mon 12/10/2015 FC Brunos 4 v 0 FC Hound Dogs 18:15

Tue 20/10/2015 FC Boca Juniors 1 v 1 FC Brunos 20:30

Tue 27/10/2015 FC Brunos 3 v 0 Europa Pegasus 20:30

Sun 08/11/2015 FC Brunos 3 v 1 FC Olympique 18:30

Tue 17/11/2015 Mons Calpe SC P v P FC Brunos 20:30

Thur 03/12/2015 Leo FC 1 v 5 FC Brunos 20:30

Wed 09/12/2015 FC Brunos 3 v 3 Gib Phoenix 20:30

Mon 21/12/2015 Red Imps 2 v 1 FC Brunos 18:15

Wed 06/01/2016 Europa Point FC 3 v 0 FC Brunos 20:30

Mon 11/01/2016 Cannons FC* 3 v 1 FC Brunos 18:15

Sun 17/01/2016 FC Brunos 0 v 2 Mons Calpe 18:30

Mon 25/01/2016 FC Brunos v Cannons FC 18:15

Thur 11/02/2016 FC Hound Dogs v FC Brunos 18:15

Mon 15/02/2016 Glacis Utd FC V FC Brunos 20:30

Wed 24/02/2016 FC Brunos ** v College 1975 20:30

Sun 28/02/2016 FC Brunos v FC Boca Juniors 18:30

Tue 08/03/2016 Europa Pegasus v FC Brunos 18:30

Sun 20/03/2016 FC Olympique v FC Brunos 20:30

Sun 10/04/2016 FC Brunos v Mons Calpe SC 20:30

Sun 17/04/2016 College 1975 FC v FC Brunos 18:30

Sun 24/04/2016 FC Brunos v Leo FC 18:30

Tue 17/05/2016 Gib Phoenix v FC Brunos 20:30

Fri 27/05/2016 FC Brunos v Red Imps 20:30

*Round One of the Rock Cup

*** Round Two of the Rock Cup

**Round One of the Division 2 Cup

Fixtures are subject to change due to pitch re-alloca=ons

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The reserves need support too.! FC Brunos Magpies is the only second division club to enter a team into the reserves league. Right or wrong decision? Only time will tell. Do come along and see for yourselves!

Time

Wed 30/09/2015 FCB Res 2 v 0 Europa Res 20:30

Thur 29/10/2015 FCB Res 0 v 8 Gib Utd Res 18:15

Tue 03/11/2015 FCB Res 2 v 2 Man 62 Res 20:30

Thur 19/11/2015 FCB Res 3 v 4 Lynx Res 20:30

Tue 24/11/2015 FCB Res 0 v 7 Lions Res 18:15

Thur 17/12/2015 FCB Res 0 v 4 Britannia Res 18:15

Tue 19/01/2016 FCB Res 0 v 4 Lincoln Res 18:15

Tue 02/02/2016 FCB Res v St J Res 18:15

Mon 08/02/2016 FCB Res v Glacis Res 20:30

Mon 22/02/2016 FCB Res v Mons Calpe Res 18:15

Wed 02/03/2016 FCB Res v Europa Res 20:30

Tue 15/03/2016 FCB Res v Gib Utd Red 18:15

Sat 26/03/2016 FCB Res v Lions Res 16:00

Mon 04/04/2016 FCB Res v Lynx Res 18:15

Wed 27/04/2016 FCB Res v Britannia Res 18:15

Thur 05/05/2016 FCB Res v Lincoln Res 18:15

Tue 10/15/16 FCB Res v St J Res 18:15

Sun 15/05/2016 FCB Res v Glacis Res 20:30

Sun 29/05/2016 FCB Res v Mons Calpe Res 18:30

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CHESTERTON BIRTHDAYS

Wishing Nicola and Jessica

two of the Chesterton beauties, a very Happy Birthday!

Cheers girls!

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ROCK CUP

THREE ALL PREMIER DIVISION MATCHES PULLED OUT OF THE HAT FOR THE 2ND ROUND

The draw for the Rock Cup 2nd Round brought together 3 all Premier Division sides. Holders Lincoln will have to navigate a tie against FC Britannia. The champions narrowly beat Britannia 3-2 last time out, coming from 2-0 down to win the game. The tie of the round was left until the last 2 sides left in the hat. Two of the current top five in Gibraltar’s top flight, St Josephs and Europa meet. St Joseph’s beat Europa 3-1 two weeks ago to severely dent Europa’s title aspirations, revenge will no doubt be in the back of the minds of Carrasco’s men when they face the Saints. Last season’s beaten finalists Lynx face the other all Premier Division clash against Manchester 62 in what will be another fascinating game. Both clubs will be looking to the Rock Cup for an entry into Europe.

Tricky draws were handed out to Premier Division Lions Gibraltar and Gibraltar Utd as they face Mons Calpe and Red Imps respectively. The two Premier Division’s strugglers will have to be wary of a cup upset, as Glacis and Angels have been handed matches against Bruno’s Magpies and Gib Phoenix respectively. Both 2nd Division high flyers will go out to cause a cup upset in their ties. The draw guarantees there will be at least one 2nd Division club in the quarter finals as promotion hopefuls Leo FC take on a rejuvenated College 1975 side.

Courtesy of Gibfootballtalk

10/02/2016: 20:30 - GIBRALTAR UTD FC V RED IMPS FC

11/02/2016: 20:30 - MANCHESTER 62 FC V LYNX FC

12/02/2016: 20:30 - ST JOSEPH'S FC V EUROPA FC

13/02/2016: 17:00 - LINCOLN RED IMPS FC V FC BRITANNIA XI

13/02/2016: 19:30 - MONS CALPE SC V LIONS GIBRALTAR FC

14/02/2016: 16:30 - GIBRALTAR PHOENIX FC V ANGELS FC

14/02/2016: 18:30 - LEO FC V COLLEGE 1975 FC

15/02/2016: 20:30 - GLACIS UTD FC V FCB MAGPIES

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