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Touchline Dad

Touchline Dad

TOUCHLINE Dad is written by Peter Harvey, a newspaper editor with Trinity Mirror Merseyside. Father-of-three Peter, 39, worked as a writer for the Liverpool Echo during the 1990s and is the former editor of the Crosby Herald and Bootle Times newspapers (2001-2006). He is currently editor of the Advertiser Series in West Lancashire. Touchline Dad is a lifelong Liverpool fan.

Our Jack...

Jack with his first Man of the Match award

JACK Harvey is seven, going on seventy-seven. He's a dependable, no-nonsense defender for Marine FC's U7s playing in the Bootle and Netherton Junior Football League in north Liverpool. Jack played for Crosby Stuart U7s in 2006/7, helping them win every league game. He is being encouraged to appreciate both Liverpool AND Everton...for now at least.

The Gaffer

The Gaffer

THE Gaffer is a true Blue. Although she's now swapped her Gwladys Street season ticket for looking after three children on a Saturday afternoon, she still gets steamed up thinking about Graeme Sharp in his skimpy shorts.

Not forgeting...

Emily

EMILY is five and has no interest in football. Her kicks come from Barbie girls and make-up, bangles and beads. Oh, and shoes. She changes them at least five times a day. Dabbles with ballet and swimming. Cross her at your peril.

And finally...

Paddy

PADDY inherited a mini Everton kit from Sam down the road. No doubt 'Pads' will also get Jack's pass-me-downs, so that will narrow his allegiance to Real Madrid, Juventus, Republic of Ireland, England, Everton and Liverpool. Loves pirates, yoghurts and Josie Jump. He's got the second worst temper in the North West...

Marine AFC

FORMED in 1894 and based in Crosby, north Mersyside. The first team plays in the Northern Premier League and were champions in 1994 and 1995. 220.jpgThey had a famous FA Cup run in the early 1990s, eventually being knocked out by Crewe 3-1 in the 3rd round. Roly Howard was manager for a record 33 years (1972-2005), although he will always be remembered by some fans as Kenny Dalglish's window cleaner. TV presenter Ray Stubbs once asked: "How's business, Roly?" to which Roly replied "Oh you know - ups and downs."

Snapshots

Jack and his Marine U7 teammates
Jack, Carra, Emily, Touchline Dad and the European Cup
Jack, Emily and Paddy
Jack at Goodison Park, 2007
Jack at Anfield, 2007
Jack (stripes) in action for Crosby Stuart
Jack's former team Crosby Stuart U7s

Crosby Stuart

THIS was Jack's first club. It was formed in the early 1970s in north Liverpool and is now one of the biggest and most successful junior football clubs in the North West. Crosby StuartFormer players include Michael Ball (Everton and Rangers) and Stephen Wright (Liverpool and Sunderland). The club motto is 'To Enjoy, Not Destroy.'

Football Crazy

"JACK stood before me in his Buzz Lightyear pyjamas, hands on hips. I kicked him hard in the shins. Instead of falling to the carpet and rolling in agony, he laughed. 'Do it again, Dad. Do it again. We’ll trick Mum.' I didn’t fancy chancing our comedy double act with The Gaffer, so instead Jack clambered into bed still wearing his new 'shinnies.' 'Maybe tomorrow, eh dad?' he asked as he closed his eyes to see his Premier League heroes greet him."

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We are the Champions!

Posted by Peter Harvey on July 17, 2007 11:49 AM | 

stuart.bmpJACK'S team were crowned champions of their north Merseyside and West Lancashire league - finishing the season with a 100% record.


Amid scenes of jubilation at the final whistle Jack told an emotional Touchline Dad: "Can we go for a hot dog now Dad?" Here's the official match report...

Crosby Stuart U6s 4, Dynamo Skem U6s 1

CROSBY Stuart finished their Summer League campaign on a high by keeping their 100% record intact and being crowned champions with a hard fought victory over their nearest rivals.


After an even start to the game Crosby Stuart began to take control with some great build-up play and were soon in front with a fine solo effort by Andrew Welch.


After more pressure Peter Silcock added a second as Crosby Stuart continued to take their chances. Andrew Welch scored another to give Crosby Stuart a 3-0 half-time advantage.


Champions Proud Jack

The game was closer than the scoreline suggested and Dynamo Skem battled hard as possession swung their way, but they found it difficult to break down a solid Crosby Stuart defence.


Eventually Dynamo pulled one back thanks to a fine long-range effort to set up a tense last ten minutes. The pressure was eased when Callum Duncan finished neatly to give Crosby Stuart an unassailable lead.


The effort and skill level from both teams is to be commended with both teams playing their part in an exciting finale to the season.


Man of the Match went to James Field for some great work up front, but all of the squad played their part and deserve a lot of credit for the way they played and conducted themselves. Well done to Paul, Andrew, Liam, Jack, Kieron, Max, James, Andy, Callum, and Peter, we are all very proud of you!


Jack was voted Most Improved Player at the end of season awards ceremony.

Comments (5)

Anonymous wrote...

Check out a horse called Brave Jack running at Lingfield on July 18 at 4:20pm. Looks to have an excellent chance.

Posted by: Anonymous  | July 17, 2007 9:23 PM

Touchline Dad wrote...

Thanks 'Anonymous,' I'll pinch a few quid from Jack's money box and have a tickle. Each way or to win? If it wins you'll have to have a weekly tipster slot on Touchline Dad...

Posted by: Touchline Dad  | July 17, 2007 9:58 PM

William Hill wrote...

Brave Jack finishes 14 out of 16. More money in my pocket for you foolish gamblers who bet blindly on horses just because of the name!

Posted by: William Hill  | July 18, 2007 4:43 PM

Touchline Dad wrote...

William old chap. Thanks for the news about Not-So-Brave Jack. Thankfully the betting gods were looking down on me when I carried out a dawn raid on Jack's Doctor Who money box. He was only worth 38 pence plus a couple of euros from a trip to Disneyland Paris two years ago. I wasn't going to embarrass myself with a 19 pence each way bet. I'll have him shot. The horse. Not Jack.

Posted by: Touchline Dad  | July 18, 2007 4:54 PM

Tom wrote...

Well done Jack, and the rest of the team.

Posted by: Tom  | July 21, 2007 10:24 PM

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