They 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."
Former players include Michael Ball (Everton and Rangers) and Stephen Wright (Liverpool and Sunderland). The club motto is 'To Enjoy, Not Destroy.'
Crosby Stuart
Yellow Peril
Posted by Peter Harvey on September 13, 2007 11:27 PM
SOME months after Jack joined Crosby Stuart, a lot of his schoolmates formed a new team - Marina Sands.
They play in a different league to Jack, but often at the same time on nearby pitches.
When the full-time whistle blows, one of Jack's first questions is always 'How did Marina Sands get on?'
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We are the Champions!
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 17, 2007 11:49 AM
JACK'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...
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Man of the Match
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 9, 2007 10:09 PM
IT'S been a long time coming and there have been some tearful moments along the way, but finally Jack has got his hands on the prized 'Man of the Match' trophy.
For weeks I have told him that it's hard for a defender to get the MOTM award when your team's winning by sometimes a ten-goal margin.
It hasn't stopped him feeling overlooked and unwanted. One night as he lay in bed, tears welled up and he said in a tiny broken voice: 'But dad, I'm desperate.'
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Touchline Son
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 26, 2007 8:57 AM
THERE'S nothing worse than watching helplessly from the touchline as your team loses.
Last week Jack played OK in the first half before making way for one of his teammates at half-time. This week he again came off at half-time after keeping another clean sheet and found it equally frustrating as his pals lost to a late goal which sneaked in at the near post from the corner.
Substitutes are a necessary evil at this age - after all, it's more important to give everyone a game than go all-out for a win. But it's difficult explaining that to a little boy who's itching to play every minute.
Who would be a coach?
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Boomer Bursts The Bubble
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 22, 2007 2:50 PM
AFTER back-to-back 6-0 wins, Jack and the lads crashed down to Earth with a bump.
Leading 1-0 at half-time they were looking good against a team of boys a year older than them.
And they would've won but for a pesky opponent with an uncannily big kick for his age. Every time Boomer whacked one into the box from a free kick or corner the ball ricocheted like a bullet in Western saloon shootout before crossing the line.
The ref should have checked his boots for dynamite. He even managed to sneak one in direct from a corner.
Never mind lads. It's all part of football. Some games you can't win...
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Skipper for the Day
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 4, 2007 9:52 AM
JACK was given the captain's armband and was proud to lead his team to their first win.
They knocked six past their opponents in a game they dominated from start to finish.
Playing in the centre of defence in such matches can be frustrating, but he showed restraint by not wandering up field in search of action. When the ball came his way he dealt with it well.
I reckon he only had around ten touches during the game and, for once, he returned home almost spotless. The Gaffer was doubly chuffed.
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In The ECHO Frame
Posted by Peter Harvey on February 20, 2007 2:45 PM
THE boys are featured in tonight's Liverpool ECHO.
The 'In The Frame' section of the paper's 12-page Junior Xsport pull-out features photos of local junior footy teams.
If you would like YOUR team to be considered simply email it to: juniorxsport@liverpoolecho.co.uk or post it to: Junior Xsport, Liverpool ECHO, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L69 3EB.
Don't forget to include the full names of all the players featured.
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Park Life Steels Jack
Posted by Peter Harvey on February 19, 2007 2:48 PM
LEAGUE matches are obviously like buses.
After weeks of being thwarted by the weather, Jack and the boys got their league campaign underway with TWO games in one morning.
After detecting that Jack was a tad nesh when it came to the hurly burly of defending, I took him to the park to practice clearances.
Until Saturday, Jack would often wait with the ball between his feet, raise a sucked index finger in the air, consult his A to Z and canvas the views of his teammates before passing.
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Jumpers For Goal Posts
Posted by Peter Harvey on February 10, 2007 7:54 PM
THE season is getting off to a sluggish, frustrating start for the lads (Crosby Stuart under-6s) due to the bad weather.
Two out of three matches have been cancelled but the kids' enthusiasm is still sky high and the postponements have given the squad a chance for extra training.
After a mix-up over the collection of the self-assembly mini-goals (specially designed for kids and complete with nets) this morning, the boys improvised and enjoyed a 90-minute workout in the mud.
During my junior football days in the last century I played with nets only a handful of times - and never in training.
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Web of Intrigue
Posted by Peter Harvey on February 1, 2007 10:27 AM
JACK shows plenty of interest in computers - especially his PlayStation when he should be getting dressed for school.
But, so far, he's not been snared by the worldwide web apart from printing off colourful pictures from the CBeebies site until the ink runs out.
Imagine how thrilled he was to discover that he's now a microscopic part of cyberspace through Touchline Dad and his team Crosby Stuart's website.
Suddenly he's at my elbow each evening asking questions about the internet. One day I'll be able to give him an answer.
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Grabbing the Headlines
Posted by Peter Harvey on January 30, 2007 7:43 AM
JACK and the boys featured on their club's website with a report on their first match for Crosby Stuart Under-6s.
Andrew rightly got the Man of the Match award for his Alan Hansen-style performance at the heart of the defence.
He's a very mature player already - he watches the ball like a hawk and pounces just at the right moment.
The boys are eagerly awaiting publication of our local paper, the Crosby Herald, on Thursday to read about the game and see their first team photo in print.
Here's what the official match report said about the game...
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Sharks Snatch Late Win
Posted by Peter Harvey on January 27, 2007 1:22 PM
JACK sat in the driver’s seat of the car, his stumpy legs protruding out of the door as I laced up his polished boots.
Over my shoulder there were perhaps a dozen matches underway. Jack strained to see what was going on. Shouts and whistles echoed in the crisp, January air.
I could tell from his worried look that this was bigger, far noisier and more serious than Jack had expected.
“Look Dad, referees. Will we have a referee? What about two halves? I mean, changing ends at half-time like on telly?”
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Here we go, here we go (again)
Posted by Peter Harvey on January 26, 2007 8:17 PM
LAST weekend’s weather-hit match is re-arranged for tomorrow.
Crosby Stuart U6s v The Sharks. Kick-off 11 o’clock.
The lads have got a brand new kit plus jackets sturdy enough to survive an Everest expedition.
Kids’ footie simply couldn’t survive without firms stepping in as sponsors.
Weather forecast is good so I think Jack’s journey to the Premiership could finally get underway.
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Worra You Looking At?
Posted by Peter Harvey on January 24, 2007 7:06 AM
I COULD hear sniggering from some of the mums along the touchline the other evening and I felt their eyes upon me.
It continued in bursts for what seemed an age as my cheeks blushed.
‘Just keep your eyes on the ball. Don’t react,’ I told myself.
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The World Must Wait
Posted by Peter Harvey on January 21, 2007 7:15 AM
MOTHER Nature dealt a cruel blow to the start of six-year-old Jack’s journey to the Premiership.
A glance under the living room net curtains at 8am didn’t bode well. The wind was howling and the TV weather forecast was not promising.
Soon after 9am, the phone rang. It was coach Mark to confirm that the match was off.
Jack was already dressed and ready to roll. He stood near me listening intently to one side of the short conversation.
As I turned to tell him the bad news and explain that the football world will have to wait seven more days for his debut, he dashed to the back room and into the comforting arms of The Gaffer.
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Big Day Beckons
Posted by Peter Harvey on January 20, 2007 8:02 AM
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.’
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