John Bradley Funeral Arrangements

Dec 082011

John Bradley’s funeral is on Monday 19th December at St Lukes Church Brierfield at 12:30pm.

Please pass on to as many people that you know and any ex and current players.

I WOULD LIKE ALL MANAGERS AND COACHES WHO HAVE CELTIC DRILL TOPS AND/OR JACKETS TO WEAR THEM PLEASE AS A SHOW OF SUPPORT FROM THE CLUB. I WILL BE ASKING DOROTHY IF IT WOULD BE OK TO FORM A GUARD OF HONOUR OUTSIDE THE CHURCH AND WILL LET YOU KNOW ON THE DAY. I EXPECT EVERYONE WHO CAN POSSIBLY ATTEND TO MAKE THE BEST EFFORT TO DO SO PLEASE.

John Bradley

Dec 082011

Dear All

I am extremely saddened to hear the news of John Bradley, a great man, lose the struggle against cancer.
This is a very sad day for Brierfield Celtic F.C. and grass roots football in general.
He was loved by all who had the good fortune to meet him and will be truly missed by a club whom he served tirelessly throughout his life.
As a past Chairman of Brierfiled Celtic I will be commemorating his life with the club.

John Founded Brierfield Celtic in 1974 and he has seen many thousands of youngsters go through the BCFC academy starting out at 5 or 6 years old.
His own son started out at Brierfield Celtic F.C. and then his grandson went through the club.
John still ran the youth academy up to the point where his cancer treatment made him too ill to continue this year.
He also was an active member in the running of the club attending meetings and fighting battles on behalf of the club.
John won the BBC Sports peronality of the year “Lancashire Football Association Coach of the year, in 2006″ that featured in Look North TV programme.
He was co-founder of the North Valley Friendly League of which he was Chairman for a number of years.
John was a mentor to all the officials and managers at the club and many people who are now playing in our Senior Leagues will have been coached by John in their early days.

John Bradley's Team

I have sent our condolences to John’s family at this sad time.
We have all been thinking of him wishing he could battle through the cancer these last years. Our hearts go out to all his family.

As soon as I know the arrangements I will let you know.
Please pass the news onto ex players.

Should the weather be kind enough this weekend for games to go ahead it would be a fitting tribute to hold a minute silence/applause for John.

Peter Brennand

Monthly meeting

Oct 192011

Next monthly meeting is at Brierfield Community Centre on Monday 19th December at 7pm. All managers or a representative are asked to attend. Any monthly income to be paid in to the treasurer at this meeting.

Website info

Oct 112011

Updates to the web site made on Tuesday 11th October 2011. Would all managers please check the information on the web site is correct for their team.

If there are any errors please send me an Email to chairman@brierfieldceltic.org with the updated information:

Monthly Meeting

Nov 282010

The next monthly meeting will be held at the Brierfield Community Centre on Monday 24th October 2011 commencing at 7:30pm. All managers are expected to either attend or send a representative.

Barden AWP

Mar 052010

Thanks to John Bradley for sorting the training out at Barden.

Janet Brennan at Barden has actioned the following:

  • Nets to be pulled across-these have now been open for a couple of weeks. Originally they were opened because of high winds. As we have had no requests to close them, they have remained open.
  • Goals will be in place for 6pm

The Duty Manager will ensure the above is done for your team. Their Facilities Management Team have been informed also.

As a general comment, please advise coaches to ring 01282 682271 opt 1(as most people carry mobile phones) if they encounter problems whilst on the All Weather Pitch. A member of staff will be immediately assigned to rectify any problems.

Waterproof Jackets

Dec 022009

Managers jackets available at £20 in red/black with logo and initials. Contact Pete Burrows on 01282 614540 for more info. Cost will be subsidised 50% by the club.

Academy

Aug 302009

Our football academy is once again open for business to recruit new young footballers to join the club.

Operating at the new Burnley sixth form college on Barden lane, Burnley. The club welcomes boys and girls aged from 4 to 7 years old to train and have fun with our fully qualified coaches. The club uses the new indoor Sports Barn between 10:45am and 11:30am every Saturday.

Brierfield Celtic are the winners of the Lancashire FA’s Community Club of the year award for 2009 and our coaches have had years of experience coaching kids of this age, the club having been in existence for over 35 years. Either just turn up at reception or contact club secretary Dave Johnson on 01282 431636 for more information.

Discounts online at major stores.

Nov 262008

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