Official Account of the Liverpool Football League || Founded as Liverpool Old Boys Amateur League in 1923, reloaded in 2024 with a new chapter π
#LFL
π¨ LATEST UPDATE on John, on behalf of Old Xavs
βReally positive - heβs doing as well as they could have hoped and heβs himself. Still be here for a couple more days but really positive 24 hours heβs hadπβ
We continue sending your thoughts and prayers for John ππ
PREMIER DIVISION CHAMPIONS π
βοΈ
@AbbeyRoadVets
Huge congratulations to Abbey Road Vets on securing the Premier Division title in their debut season, with a 2-1 win tonight π€
A huge well done to all the players, volunteers & supporters on a great achievement π
#LOBAL
π
π¨ Weβre delighted to hear the news that John has been released from hospital and now continues his rehabilitation from home.
Our very best wishes go to John and his family on his road to recovery β€οΈπππͺ
@johnharkin_
@OldXavsC
@OldXavsFixtures
#LOBALFamily
REFEREE RESPECT
As a league, each week on their Result Sheet, we ask our Referees 'Did you enjoy your experience Refereeing today's game?'
This weekend, 1β£0β£0β£% of Referees across 17 matches played answered 'YES'
That is the standard we expect
#Respect
@TheseDWK
@outside_box_14
TIM COGLEY | CARDIAC SCREENING FOUNDATION β€οΈ
In light of what happened to John on Saturday,
#LOBAL
are proud to have partnered with
@TimCogleyCSF
to offer & promote coronary heart screening to our members & their families, aged 18-39.
Book a screening π
AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY
We are very proud to share this incredible story of one of our Referees,
@jacobviera3
. Jacob has been a
#LOBAL
Referee for a number of years - this year he was promoted to Level 4.
But this sheds a whole new light on his story ‡οΈ
Everyone at LOBAL is very saddened to read this news about
#TheseDontWannaKnow
βs legendary contributor, Dave Wiggins. A huge friend and advocate of
#LOBAL
in recent years, shocked and saddened to read this news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Daveβs family & friends ππ
RIP Dave Wiggins what a character his knowledge of amateur football & music Will never forget watching a game at Walton Park with him there we never spoke that day during the game But what we witnessed that day i had never seen before We spoke a lot about that game π€¦ββοΈNSNO Pal
BODYCAM TRIAL π
We are super proud to have been selected to take part in this world-leading
#bodycam
trial for grassroots
#Referees
.
We look forward to working with our officials,
@Liverpool_CFA
& the
@FA
@EnglandFootball
Find out more about the trial via the link below π
We're delighted to announce that
@livoldboys
are taking part in the world-first bodycam trial for
#grassrootsfootball
referees.
The trial is being overseen by the
@FA
following approval by IFAB.
Details β‘οΈ
THE POWER OF FOOTBALL β€οΈ
A hugely powerful story from
#LOBAL
βs very own; Alex Megias saved the life of John Harkin following a sudden cardiac arrest during a LOBAL game in March β€οΈπ
Great to see
@LFC
@VirgilvDijk
@NIVEAMENUK
celebrate this π
Thanks also to
@TheOKFoundation
π
At the start of the year, Reds fan John collapsed playing football and went into cardiac arrest.
With the help of
@VirgilvDijk
, John surprised advanced Nurse practitioner Alex, to thank him for saving his life β€οΈ
Dear Liverpool FC, presented by
@NIVEAMENUK
β¦
#AD
CHAMPIONS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP πβ
A cracking game between
@OldXavsB
and Collegiate OB with goals coming in the 87th & 91st minutes to secure the league title for Old Xavs!
Congratulations to all the players & club volunteers on a fantastic achievement π€π
#LOBAL
CONGRATULATIONS π
Following a 6-1 win on Saturday and a 5-0 victory tonight, we can announce:
2020/21
DIVISION 1οΈβ£ CHAMPIONS
@SouthLplFC3rds
A huge well done and congratulations to Sean & the team on their victory
#LOBAL
CUP FINAL VENUE | 2β£0β£2β£3β£
We are delighted to have partnered with
@MarineAFC
for our Cup Finals in this special
#Centenary
Year!
So for 2023, all 6 of our Cup Finals will be played at Marine FC's Rossett Park.
π Saturday 27 May
π Saturday 10 June
@outside_box_14
#LOBAL100
π 2οΈβ£0οΈβ£/2οΈβ£1οΈβ£ AWARDS π
Congratulations to our Referee of the Year for 2020/21, James Marsh
And
Young Referee of the Year for 2020/21, Liam Green
A fantastic season for both officials, well done π
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ
@Liverpool_CFA
@SFoodbanks
#LOBAL
LEAGUE OF THE YEAR ππ₯³
What an incredibly proud moment for the Liverpool Old Boys Amateur League; huge thanks to our committee, clubs, volunteers and Referees for making this possible!
#FAGrassrootsAwards
@Liverpool_CFA
@NathanDRFC
CONGRATULATIONS π
Following a 5-1 win on Saturday and a 7-2 victory tonight, we can tonight announce:
2020/21
DIVISION 3οΈβ£ CHAMPIONS
@CollegiateOldBo
A huge well done and congratulations to all at Collegiate Old Boys on their title victory
#LOBAL
LEAGUE TWO CHAMPIONS ππ€
Congratulations to
@OldXavsB
who this evening secured the League Two title thanks to a 5-0 win on the road. An excellent season all-round ππ
Well done to all at Xavs including Kenny, Ian & the players on a memorable year βοΈ
#LOBAL
DIVISION 3οΈβ£ CHAMPIONS π
Huge well done to
@CollegiateOldBo
who collected the Division 3 trophy today after an excellent season ππ
#Champions
#LOBAL
ποΈ THE OPENING DAY | Saturday 10th September 2022
The countdown is now on to our opening day [just 19 days to go!]
And what a line-up of fixtures we have ahead...
@outside_box_14
@JohnnyHamo
#LOBAL
π€ CUP FINAL SPONSORSHIP π¨
We are delighted to announce that the superb Straight from the Off Podcast
@SFTO_pod
will be sponsoring our 2020/21 Connerty Cup Final.
If you havenβt already, follow the link below & listen to the Podcast π§ π
β‘οΈ
#LOBAL
π
REFEREE RESPECT π€ | We continue to take pride in the work we are doing around
#Respect
We've spoken with some of our Referees to ask them why they officiate on
@livoldboys
- we received some very powerful feedback π
This isn't possible without working TOGETHER!
#LOBAL
Unfortunately, not all clubs have decided to follow the values that we worked on together.
Weβve had no choice but to indefinitely suspend the fixtures of 3 teams, pending County FA & League investigation.
As we promised, referee abuse & toxic behaviour WILL NOT be tolerated.
OUR VALUESπ€
This year, our Clubs & Referees came together to create our League Values. It is expected that ALL members of the league abide by these
#Respect
#Sportsmanship
#Communication
#Integrity
#Humour
Those who do not follow these values will be dealt with or removed.
@ondacobbles
@XaverianClub
HI Charlie thanks for your concern. Taken to hospital, under sedation and receiving treatment. Awaiting updates. Thanks to everyone involved in helping John today, mainly all the NHS paramedics, Alex and all the Larkin lads, ref John Worrall, all the Xavs C lads and management...
CONGRATULATIONS ππ
@FcSalle
have been crowned winners of the Liverpool County FA Saturday Junior Cup, securing a double for the Division 1 Champions. A great season for the Salle!
Well done lads π
#LOBAL
In loving memory, of Alan Brown β€οΈ
Across our opening day fixtures, all of our teams and match officials paid tribute to Alan, our legendary former Secretary, who we very sadly lost recently π
A grassroots Legend. You will never be forgotten, Alan π«
REFEREE DEVELOPMENT π | We are delighted to welcome Charlotte to our Referee Panel; wishing you the best of luck for your first game today between
@RheinFC
&
@MexocFC
π
#LOBAL
LEAGUE DEVELOPMENT EVENING | What a turn out! A full house! Over 90% of our clubs and a huge number of referees joining us to create ourβ¦
π€CORE VALUES
Together we will make this a special league to be part of for players, clubs and referees π€
#Respect
#LOBAL
JOHN HARKIN | We are with you πβ€οΈ
An incredible story, shared by John himself. Everyone at
#LOBAL
are so relieved and delighted you are with us to tell this story, John π
Our continued partnership with
@TimCogleyCSF
to support Heart Screening will save lives!
Read in fullπ
RESPECTπ€ | What our clubs & referees are working together on this season, is Respect. As Matchday
#2
begins this weekend, if you see or hear dissent or unsporting behaviour from your team - challenge it, don't allow it.
We will stamp this out of our league this season
#Respect
DIVISION 4 CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to
@NetherleyAthltc
on their victory in Saturdayβs title decider with Collegiate Old Boys, a 2-0 win secured the Division 4 title. An excellent first season together for Netherley Athleticβs new side ππ€
#LOBAL
π¨β½οΈ| LEAGUE UPDATE
Following a Special General Meeting tonight, weβre delighted to be returning on Sat 3rd Apr. Weβll be;
πΈConcluding the league season playing each other once
πΈ Introducing 4 new Group Cup competitions (Group, Semi & Final)
πΈ Playing all 2019/20 Cup Finals
CUP FINAL MATCH OFFICIALS ππ
We would like to say a massive congratulations & well done to our 12 Cup Final Match Officials, who were outstanding throughout Saturdayβs Cup Final Day at
@MarineAFC
βοΈπ
Our Values were on show right the way through π
@LCFA_Referees
#LOBAL
RESPECT π€
As we head into Matchday
#6
, we continue to work together as Clubs, Managers, Players and Referees to ensure
#Respect
for ALL in our league.
Without Referees, we have no game. Letβs continue our great start to the season in ensuring EVERYONE enjoys their game
#LOBAL
PRE-SEASON MEETING β
A brilliant night tonight & a full house at
@lcc1807
, as we welcomed all of our clubs & members of our Referee Panel.
We looked back at highlights from 22/23, our expectations for this season & worked together on the importance of captains π€
#LOBAL100
π
π CUP FINAL CHARITYπ
Weβre proud to be working alongside the
@SFoodbanks
team for what we hope to be a HUGE cup final collection.
On 12th & 19th June, weβd love YOU to bring food donations & some loose change to help us collect & raise as much as possible π€
#RightToFood
πβ€οΈ
Great to see our member clubs showing there
#support
&
#Allyship
for this yearβs rainbow laces campaign this weekend.
As an Inclusive and Diverse league this is one of things we thrive on, We thank all clubs that have showed there support and keep up the good work.
FA SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST β€οΈ
FREE MODULE
We would recommend ALL members of
#LOBAL
to take this FREE online module on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
We have seen how important it is following Saturdayβs incident with our very own John,
@OldXavsC
@Larkin_FC
π
π
CENTENARY GALA DINNER | π―
What a special night that was to celebrate our Centenary Year and all the incredible people who have done so much along the way π
Thank you to everyone who supported the event; we hope you had a night to remember π
Hereβs to the next 100β¦
#LOBAL
BUSHELL CUP FINAL π
Player of the Match Award
We are naming our Bushell Cup Player of the Match Award after the grassroots footballing legend of Merseyside, Dave Wiggins & his memorable
#TheseDontWannaKnow
Dave was a huge supporter of football in the city and of
#LOBAL
β€οΈππ
RESPECT π€ WORK TOGETHER
A huge thank you to all of our Referees for making this possible; and a big well done to our clubs, players and team officials for showing the respect we have asked for.
Those who donβt, wonβt be welcomeπ€·ββοΈ
Letβs continue to work together π
#LOBAL
β€οΈ THANK YOU π
We were very proud to welcome
@SFoodbanks
@DavefcKelly
to our AGM tonight & announce that we raised an incredible Β£1,106.00 for Fans Supporting Foodbanks across our 2 Cup Final Days
Thank you to everyone who bought a programme or donated on the dayπ
#RightToFood
A massive shout out to all
@livoldboys
for the support you give our initiative.
I think we will all agree our partnership benefits us all, the Beautiful Game working with our Communties.
Your genorosity enables US to do what we do.
#HungerDoesntWearClubColours
#RightToFood
REFEREE RESPECT π€ | It appears recently that some players, coaches & spectators have forgotten our expectations as a league.
Behaviour, conduct and respect will all be factors taken into account as to whether teams are welcome back in the league next season
Please
#Respect
π€
REFEREE RESPECT π€ | We continue to take pride in the work we are doing around
#Respect
We've spoken with some of our Referees to ask them why they officiate on
@livoldboys
- we received some very powerful feedback π
This isn't possible without working TOGETHER!
#LOBAL
π¨ CUP FINAL SPONSORSHIP π€
Weβre delighted to welcome on board βThese Donβt Wanna Knowβ as Sponsors of our 2020/21 Bushell Cup Final.
Dave & the team are one of the best Merseyside Grassroots Twitter feeds around - so if you donβt already, give them a follow!‡οΈ
@TheseWanna
π
WORKING TOGETHERπ€
We had over 90 people in attendance at our Pre-Season Meeting as Clubs Officials, Players & Referees came together.
We hope the messages we shared will see everyone WORK TOGETHER from today to make the Matchday experience a great one for ALL
#Respect
#LOBAL
BRAND NEW COMPETITION | π
THE QUINN CUP
We're proud and delighted to honour another
#LOBALLegend
, Aidan Quinn, with a competition in his name from 2023-24 season
Competed for by:
Fair Play Award Winners of
- Championship
- League One
- League Two
#LOBAL
1β£0β£0β£
DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONS π
Congratulations to
@ValleyobRes
who wrapped up the title for Division 2 tonight with a 5-1 victory over Woodstreet.
Well done lads π
#LOBAL
Fantastic 5-1 against
@woodstreetsat
Niceone for getting the game on for us ladsπ, what a season for us to get the league wrapped up. Fantastic team. UP THE FUCKING VALLEY. CHAMPIONESSSSππ
BILL HUGHES SENIOR SHIELD π
Winners 22/23
Congratulations to
@AbbeyRoadVets
who secured a league and cup double today with a 3-1 victory over
@RRFCOpenAge
in what was a closely contested game!
Well done to both sets of players and match officials βοΈππ
#LOBAL
CHARITY MATCH | β€οΈπ
Weβre delighted to share the fantastic charity match taking place to raise funds for
@TheOKFoundation
@OldXavsC
vs
@KingsfordLarkin
ποΈ Sat 26 Aug
β±οΈ 15:00 KO
π Heron Eccles 3G
John Harkinβs life was saved by a Defib β€οΈπ
Read π
RESPECT FOR REFEREES | At the start of the season, we set out how wanted to improve relationships between clubs & referees.
Weβve been proud to read many positive comments from our Referees about LOBAL games this season.
We are all about working together
#LOBAL
#Respect
π€
CENTENARY YEAR | CUP FINAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME π
We love a good matchday programme! These beauties have arrived! β
Our 48-page bumper edition covering all 6οΈβ£ Finals will be on sale at both of our Centenary Cup Final Days!
Just Β£2.50! (Cash or Card) π
@outside_box_14
#LOBAL
π¨ SENIOR SHIELD DRAW π
The preliminary and 1st Round Draws have been made, with some exciting ties ahead.
ποΈ Games will be played on 5th February 2022.
@outside_box_14
@TheseWanna
#LOBAL
2022 CUP FINAL | CHOSEN CHARITY β€οΈπ
We are very proud to announce that our chosen charity this year is:
π€
@SeansPlace2
Their mission is "to provide practical proactive mental health support to men who are experiencing poor mental health & isolation"
π
π¨NEW PLAYERS WANTED
βWant to get back out playing football on a Saturday afternoon?
βWant to play in a league that aims to make it enjoyable for all?
βAre you looking for a team?
We have clubs looking for players! Get in touch with us NOW via DM!
Come & join us!
#LOBAL
CUP FINAL DAY | π |
MATCH OFFICIALS
A huge well done and thank you to our Cup Final match officials for their contribution and performance during our first Cup Final Day!
You did the league proud πβ€οΈπ
@LCFA_Referees
#LOBAL
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CLUBS! π
We are delighted to confirm that following our AGM this evening, we have welcomed the following new Clubs into
#LOBAL
for the 2023-24 Season:
β BRNESC
β
@CheshireLinesFC
β
@ForefieldA
β
@MossleyHill_FC
We hope you will enjoy
#LOBAL
π€
WHAT A GREAT NIGHT π
A brilliant way to kick off the season tonight as we hosted our Pre-Season meeting to a packed house of close to 100 members across our clubs and referees!
We covered everything from Respect, to Communication and how we will work together
#LOBALCentenary
CONGRATULATIONS π
After a thumping 5-1 victory today, we can confirm the...
2020/21
DIVISION 2οΈβ£ CHAMPIONS
@KCC_OB
Massive well done to Dan and all the team
#LOBAL
OUTSTANDING BRAVERY AWARDβ€οΈ
Back in March, the quick-thinking actions of
@A_Marchena11
contributed to saving the life of LOBAL player, Johnπ
At our Gala Dinner, there was an incredible standing ovation from 360 people as Alex was presented with his award by
@OldXaverians_FC
π
RESPECT & CONDUCT
As league action returns, weβre expecting a great weekend of football.
We want our clubs to continue pushing our
#Respect
initiative & look for improvements from those who have had reminders.
Weβre in this together - the League, our Clubs and our Referees π€
π€ CHARITY PARTNERS π
We were so grateful to all of our finalists, match officials and spectators on Saturday donating to
@SFoodbanks
at our first Cup Final Day.
Same again this weekend - PLEASE BRING YOUR FOOD DONATIONS & BUY A MATCHDAY PROGRAMME (Β£3) β½οΈππ
#RightToFood
LEAGUE ONE π CHAMPIONS
@RRFCOpenAge
Congratulations to Redgate Rovers who secured the League One title today following a 2-2 draw with Mersey Harps; to lift the title.
A great game, and a fitting end to a superb title race! Well done lads ππ
#LOBAL
COMING SOON πβ³
As a league, we are keen to develop all of our members. We are excited to announce that in the coming months, we will be organising & hosting a Referee Development Evening AND a Coach Development Evening, with the support of special guests.
Stay tuned...
#LOBAL
MATCH REPORT βοΈ
@AbbeyRoadVets
leave it late to grab all three points!
Our reporter,
@_joejm
was at Heron Eccles to take in the action between two top Premier Division sides; Abbey Road and Mersey Harps!
Check out the highlights & interviews here π₯π
π¨ LOBAL WELCOME OUR FIRST MATCH REPORTER βοΈ
Weβre delighted to welcome
@tomeves00
on board as our first new
#LOBAL
Match Reporter π
Tom has a passion for football & sports journalism having studied at
@LJMU
; heβll be out & about from next weekend π€
@outside_box_14
#LOBAL
PREMIER DIVISION STANDINGS π
As at 7 Feb 2023
@AbbeyRoadVets
are setting the pace in our top division but still lots of football to be played and games to be caught up as
@Valley_OB
try to keep up the chase amongst others π
@outside_box_14
@TheseDWK
#LOBAL
DIVISION 1οΈβ£ CHAMPIONS π
2020/21
Huge congratulations to
@SouthLplFC3rds
who were presented with the Division 1 trophy yesterday πβοΈπ
#Champions
#LOBAL
A NEW NAME FOR A NEW ERA π«
Following a unanimous vote and with full support of our members at tonight's AGM, we are delighted and proud to share our new name from 2024/25 Season will be:
LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
As we move into an exciting new chapter, our history remains β€οΈ
CENTENARY BADGE | LOBAL 1β£0β£0β£
To mark our 100th year, we're delighted & very proud to unveil our BRAND NEW Limited Edition Centenary Logo.
The new badge will appear across
#LOBAL
until the end of our Centenary Season, 2023-24.
@Liverpool_CFA
@outside_box_14
#LOBAL100
π FA GRASSROOTS LEAGUE OF THE YEAR | 2021/22
We are delighted to have been awarded the 2021/22
@Liverpool_CFA
Grassroots League of the Year.
This is a very prestigious award, only made possible by the hard work done by our volunteers, partners & match officials
#LOBAL
π
With current events with the passing of our Queen and all football games being postponed.
The FC Salle team decided to do something for our community. We have collected food for some of the people of our city who are struggling at this time.
@NGCAlliance
RESPECT π€
Matchday
#7
is here and all of our games are covered by a Referee! Letβs not take this for granted as we look to continue our work together as Clubs, Managers, Players & Referees to ensure
#Respect
for ALL in our league
Thank your Referee after todayβs game π
#LOBAL
π A CUP FINAL DAY MESSAGE
Congratulations to all of our Referees on their appointments to Cup Finals this monthπ
We are delighted that former
@Liverpool_CFA
& Premier League Referee,
@ChrisJFoy
, sent this message to our officials π₯π€β€΅οΈ
@BootleRefs
@LCFA_Referees
@LAMOrefs
π¨ ANNOUNCEMENT π¨
2οΈβ£0οΈβ£1οΈβ£9οΈβ£-2οΈβ£0οΈβ£ SEASON
Please see our official statement below ‡οΈin relation to the conclusion of the 2019/20 season during these unprecedented circumstances.
Congratulations are owed to
@InstituteOakes
,
@OldXaverians_FC
&
@FcHuyton
#StayHomeSaveLives
#LOBAL
π€ PRE-SEASON MEETING
Our Clubs AND Referees are joining forces at our Pre-Season Meeting as we look to work collaboratively to make this season a great one for ALL.
We look forward to seeing Secretaries, Managers, Captains & Referees at
@Liverpool_CC
on 9th Septemberπ
#LOBAL