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20.08.2011 - WLSDA Website returns:
The West Lothian Soccer Development Association's official website has returned following a long period of downtime due to an unauthorised access several months ago. The website which provides information for soccer sevens teams (including our very own Pumpherston United 2002 team) has returned minus its popular forum. It has been determined that the forum increases the possibility of the site being taken down again so instead a facebook page has been provided for information exchange and questions.
19.08.2011 - WLAYFC Updates:
The West Lothian Association of Youth Football Club's official website is currently going through it's new season updates. The website provides an online presence for the WLAYFC, an association which administers 6 age groups (13's, 14's, 15's, 16's, 17's and 19's), encompassing over 120 eleven-a-side teams and over 2500 players and officials. Our own 1995, 1997 and 1998 squads are member teams of the WLSDA. The Website also has an extremely popular forum which covers all of the association age groups.
19.08.2011 - 2011/12 Season gets underway:
The weekend saw the return of 11-a-side football for Pumpherston United as the 98, 97 and 95 squads kicked off their under 14, under 15 and under 17 seasons respectively. All of our 11-a-side teams play in the WLAYFC while our 2002 squad plays in the WLSDA.
Visit the Team Pages to view the new season league tables.
19.08.2011 - season 2011 returns for PUFC 2002:
Pumpherston United 2002 played Broxburn Athletic Colts White in the first WLSDA game to follow season 2011's summer break. The boys put in a great performance against their hosts in what turned out to be quite a warm Saturday morning. Well played both teams!
01-07-2011 - Closed season:
Football takes a break for all of our teams from today. The 11-a-side teams will take a well earned break before moving up to the next age group from August 2011. Meanwhile, the 2002 squad will enjoy a 6 week summer break before getting back to their 2011 season, again from August 2011. Weel done to all of our squads for all the hard work over the past season.
04-06-2011 Murieston United FC Football Festival:
The Pumpherston United 2002 squad had a great day out at Murieston United FC's annual Football Festival yesterday. The boys enjoyed 4 games of football in pretty decent conditions while friends and family looked on. It was great to see hundreds of players from the 2002 and 1999 age groups fill the Bankton Mains parks, all of which received a participation medal for their efforts.
Well done to all the boys for the efforts during the games and to parents and family for supporting the boys throughout the 6 hour day.
Click here to see the slideshow. Please email feedback@pumpherston-united.co.uk if you have any pictures to add to the slideshow.
30-05-2011 Players required for the new 2011/2012 season:
Pumpherston United football club are looking for (ideally) experienced, motivated players born 1997 for next season's U15 league. Although the current season is coming to an end Pumpherston are keen to get on board players who are looking for regular football during the new 2011/2012 season. Interested players should contact Philip Hay on 07850 041 980 or email us. Click the image above for more information.
23-05-2011 Sponsored Walk:
There was a great turn out for Pumpherston United's sponsored walk on Sunday. A break in the weather provided good conditions for the walk through Almondell Country park and back to Pumpherston by way of the Viaduct and the old miner's path. The walkers had also been tasked with finding and solving riddles that were hidden along the route. This created and extra bit of interest and a wee bit of fun competition on the day (well done to the 02s and 98s who narrowly pipped the 97s and 95s in the riddle task)!
Team work was the name of the day though as all of Pumpherston United's teams were represented by players with support from parents and coaches too so thank you from the club to everyone for getting involved and pulling together! Jilly, Sandra and Dawn provided some excellent much needed eats, drinks and treats back at the cabin to nourish the weary walkers!
We aim to bring you news on the funds raised from the weekend's walk very soon!
18-05-2011 President's Cup - Semi Final win!
The 1998 squad secured a place in the final of the President's Cup after winning a tightly contested semi final; 4-3 away to Uphall Diamonds. The cup final fixture will provide a fitting reward to the team who have worked hard all season under the guidance of John Lloyd and Kevin McGuigan. Good luck to the lads from everyone at the club. Enjoy your big day!
17-05-2011 Sponsored Walk:
Our sponsored walk takes place this weekend, Sunday May 22nd. We leave the car park at the Visitors Centre around 11am and will arrive back at Pumpherston's training pitch between 12 and 12.30 by way of the viaduct in the country park and the old miner's path. We've a few wee riddles/puzzles to find and solve on the way and maybe even a wee bite to eat at the end if you'd like to hang about! As well as raising funds for the club it should also be a good couple of hours out and about! Hope you can join us!
04.05.2011 - Dates for Diaries:
There will be a committee meeting on Tuesday May 4th at 7.30pm in the clubhouse. All PUFC Committee members are asked to attend.
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30.04.2011 Downloads page updated:
Two new documents have been added to our downloads page; Positive Coaching Scotland - Football Parents is a PDF document that provides advice and tips to parents and guardians on promoting a positive footballing experience for their young stars!
Scottish Youth FA Newsletter - April 2011 is the latest issue of the SYFA newsletter 'Kickabout'. This issue includes details of the SYFA Scottish Challenge Cup Finals plus a kit sponsorship deal. There is an update from IFAB re substitutes at ages 19 and 21 plus much, much more. To view or download these or any other of our documents please visit our downloads section.
29.04.2011 Pumpherston United FC's facebook page returns:
Following some issues earlier in the year, Pumpherston United's facebook was taken offline by our website admin. We're happy to say that our facebook page has relaunched and we would be delighted if you could visit our page and use it to promote any news or stories related to the club. Visit the new facebook page here!
19-04-2011 Final PUFC Lottery draw produces a winner:
The winning lottery numbers for week 56 were 02, 09 and 13. Nancy Millar was the winning entrant who matched all three numbers, earning herself a cheque for £820! Well done Nancy!
Thank you to all of our lottery collectors who have done a great job every week and to everyone who has taken part since the lottery began. Your support of the club is very much appreciated. Congratulations to all of our PUFC lottery winners who have won £1861 between them! The lottery is taking a break at the moment while we look at making it more accessible. If you would like to become involved in running the lottery for our club please click here to email us for more information.
09.03.2011 - Dates for Diaries:
There will be a meeting on Wednesday March 9th at 7pm in the clubhouse. All PUFC Committee members are asked to attend.
28.02.2011 - New document added to downloads section.
A new document containing the rules for Development Football in conjunction with the Laws of the Game as stated by FIFA and the International FA Board from the SFA National Player Pathway is now available. This document covers match guidelines for Soccer 4s, Soccer 7s and the 11-a-side game. If you're involved with Scottish Youth Football, be it coaching, supporting or playing, this document is well worth the read!
Click the image to the left or visit the downloads section to see all of the documents available on our website.
22.02.2011 - End of month lottery draw:
Just a reminder that this weekend's Pumpherston United FC Lottery draw will take place on Sunday February 27th. The prize fund is currently £595. If the main prize isn't won on Sunday there will be a draw to select a guaranteed £50 winner; each entry submitted during the month of February will be allocated a number. All of the numbered entries are then placed in a hat and one entry will then be drawn at random, that winning entry will receive a cheque for £50.
To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is speak to a Team Secretary at training or on matchday, enter 3 numbers between 1 and 30 on an official Pumpherston FC Lottery sheet and pay your entry fee of £1. If all three numbers drawn at random on Sunday 27th match all three numbers that you have selected you win either all or a share of the main lottery prize fund.
For more information on our Lottery or to read the rules in full please see our main lottery page.
22.02.2011 - Weekend Fixtures for 26th/27th Feb now available:
The fixtures for all teams for the weekend of 26th & 27th of February are now available along with the updated league tables...
The 1998 squad are at home to Syngenta Juveniles on Saturday 26th with the 1997s also at home, this time to Airdrie Boys Club, both at 10:30am. The 2002's also play on Saturday with a 10:00 am kick off at Craigswood v Craigshill Thistle.
On Sunday Feb 20th the 95 squad are away to Shotts in the league. Good luck to all of Pumpherston's teams this weekend. More info on the individual teams can be found within the team pages.
20.02.2011 SYFA Newsletter - February 2011 - Playing it safe!
This newsletter aims to provide broad information about the new Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) that will be launched on 28 February 2011. The Scottish Government is introducing this new membership scheme to replace and improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups. Click the image above to view and download the full PDF document (opens in a new window).
16.02.2011 - Weekend Fixtures for 19th/20th Feb now available:
The fixtures for all teams for the weekend of 19th & 20th of February are now available along with the updated league tables...
The 1998 squad are at home to Shotts YMCA Red on Saturday 19th while the 1997s travel to play Murieston United Blue. Then on Sunday Feb 20th the 95 squad travel to Blackburn United in the league. Pumpherston United 2002 are also in action as they meet Newlands CFC for a pre season practice in Bathgate. More information on the individual teams can be found in the team pages.
16-02-2011 - 1995 County Cup win:
Pumpherston United 1995 booked a place in the 2010/2011 WLAYFC County Cup Semi-Finals after a 3-0 win at home over Livingston Hearts White. The first half ended 0-0 after Livi Hearts frustrated the Pumpherston attack with a setup favouring a defence. Pumphy enjoyed the majority of attacking play but Livingston Hearts always looked to threaten on the break and from set pieces.
Into the second half and it was Pumpherston that picked up the pace. The first goal came 10 minutes into the second half when the ball was fed into Wayne, with his back to goal 6 yards out he turned on the spot and riffled the ball into the back of the net. Seven minutes later James doubled Pumpherston's lead with a brilliant individual goal. Receiving the ball on the edge of the 18 yard box he made for the bye line before cutting inside, taking the ball past three defenders, and then coolly slotting the ball home from close range.
Livingston Hearts were immediatley on the offensive and almost got straight back into the game after a shot hit from just outside the box forced a good save low down from Scott in the Pumpherston goals. Moments later a second Livingston Hearts wave was only stopped by an excellent double save from Scott. Pumpherston's final goal came via Ally who brought the ball into the box after picking it up from the left wing. Ally let a shot go from about 10 yards out and after the keeper parried, Corey latched onto the rebound to seal the win. Well played both teams!
08.02.2011 - Players wanted at Pumpherston United FC
Pumpherston United FC are on the look out for players born 1997 and 1998 to join their under 14 and under 13 teams. Coaches from both age groups are keen to hear from lads who want to experience the action on the pitch and play for our Scottish FA Quality Mark Standard Award club.
If you're interested or would like to know more please contact:
(1997 U14) Philip Hay 07850 041980 or 01506 200156
(1998 U13) John Lloyd 01506 885382
Alternatively contact us here to have your information passed over to the team coaches.
08.02.2011 - Fixtures available:
The fixtures for all teams for the weekend of 12th & 13th of February are now available along with updated league tables (results still outstanding for U13 table)...The 1998 squad are at home to Bo'ness United on Saturday 12th while the 1997s travel to play Broxburn Athletic Colts, also the 12th.
On Sunday February 13th the 1995 squad attempt to reach the County Cup Semi Finals when they welcome Livingston Hearts White for a quarter final match. (Twitter updates available).
On Sunday the 2002 squad will return to Bathgate Sports Centre for the final Futsal sessions of 2011.
More information on the individual teams is available through the team pages.
03.02.2011 - Fixtures available:
The fixtures for all teams for the weekend of 5th & 6th of February are now available along with updated league tables...
The 1998 squad are away to Murieston United White on Saturday 5th while the 1997s travel to play Bannockburn Amatuers the same day. On Sunday the 1995 squad are away to BFC Linlithgow in the league while the 2002s return to Futsal action at Bathgate Sports Centre. More information on the individual teams is available through the team pages.
03.02.2011 - Kevin and Jimmy accept SFA Quality Mark:
Following on from our news story on Saturday January the 8th about our recent Scottish FA Quality Award, we received a formal letter of recognition and this picture from the SFA today.
Taken during the presentation day at Hibernian FC's Easter Road stadium, the picture features Kevin McGuigan (Club Chairman) and Jimmy Johnston (Head Coach), proudly accepting the award on behalf of Pumpherston United FC.
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24.01.2011 - Fixtures available:
The fixtures for all teams for the weekend of 29th & 30th of January are now available along with updated league tables...
The 1998 squad are away to Blackburn United on Saturday 22nd while the 1997s travel to play Murieston United Blue in the quarter finals of the Richard Douglas Cup. On Sunday the 1995 squad are at home to Newlands CFC in the league. More on the team pages.
A special good luck message to Phil and Andy's 97 squad for this weekend's cup game, go for it lads!
18.01.2011 - Fixtures available:
The fixtures for all teams for the weekend of 22nd/23rd of January are now available along with updated league tables...
The 1998 squad are at home to Bo'ness United on Saturday 22nd while the 1997s travel to play Bannockburn Amatuers on the same day. On Sunday the 1995 squad are away to Whitburn FCA while the 2002 squad are also on their travels as they take part in the Winter Futsal tournament at Bathgate v Armadale Sports Club and Newlands CFC! More on the team pages.
15.01.2011 Pumpherston back in action:
Week two of the 2011 WLAYFC football fixtures resulted in just 1 of the 3 eleven a-side teams returning to league action. The 98s match away to Blackburn and the 95s game away to Armadale Sports Club had already been cancelled due to waterlogged pitches however, an early morning pitch inspection at Inveralmond High School confirmed it was game on against Queensferry Thistle for Andy and Philip's 1997 squad.
The match started evenly and despite a couple of early efforts from Pumpherston it was Queensferry Thistle who took the lead. As the first half continued the home team turned it round through some good midfield play, Queensferry however were always threatening. Pumpherston did stretch their lead to 3-1 before the visitors pulled one back to make it 3-2. Another surge from Pumphesrton saw the lead stretched to 4-2 but once again Queensferry pulled a goal back to make the final 5 minutes edgy for the home support.
Both sets of players deserve a round of applause for playing through persistent strong winds and frequent downpours!
Well done lads - it was an exciting encounter! (Photos on the 97's page soon).
11-01-2011 - PUFC 2002 squad returns to training:
Pumpherston United FC 2002 returned to training at the temporary venue of James Young High School this evening - indoors and well away from the sub zero temperatures outside!
After a good warm up, some ball skills and a practice with the Futsal the players were each presented with a trophy to recognise their hard work, commitment and efforts over the past year.
The 2002 squad's new season begins in March however, the lads have 6 weeks of Futsal to look forward to before league kicks off, courtesy of a West Lothian Soccer Development Association programme.
08-01-2011 Pumpherston United FC achieve Scottish FA Quality Mark Standard Award:
Pumpherston United FC are among the latest youth football clubs to be recognised for their valuable contribution to Scottish grassroots football.
Pumpherston United along with a number of clubs from across the Country were presented with the Scottish FA Quality Mark Standard Award at a special awards presentation at Hibernian's Easter Road Stadium. Club Chairman Kevin McGuigan and Head coach Jimmy Johnston proudly accepted the award on behalf of our club and it's members. The Awards are part of the Quality Mark Accreditation Scheme run by the Scottish FA in partnership with McDonald’s which recognises proactive clubs and schools working to increase youth and community participation.
The Scottish FA Quality Mark is a youth football initiative which supports grassroots club development. With over 400 Scottish clubs and schools already participating, over 8500 coaches have directly benefited from coach development and first aid training to date. In order to receive the award Clubs have to meet strict criteria in areas such as coach and player development, club management, administration, welfare, and planning.
With the support of partners at McDonald's and the Big Lottery Fund, the Scottish FA works with grassroots clubs and schools to broaden and increase youth and community participation as well as enhancing player, coach and volunteer development.
The Quality Mark scheme are supported by the Big Lottery Fund who contribute to the employment of all Scottish FA club development staff, as well as discounted coach education and first aid courses for grassroots volunteers. The Big Lottery Fund is a key Scottish FA partner, contributing £6m to the delivery of the Scottish FA Youth Action Plan.
For further information on the Scottish FA Quality Mark programme, please visit The Scottish FA Website.
08-01-2011 More snowfall halts latest WLAYFC fixtures:
Just as the first fixtures of 2011 were about to kick off the snow arrived over night and ended any hope of football for many of the county's clubs this weekend. It's been quite a number of weeks since the players were involved in league action, going back to the weekend of November 27th/28th for most however, with the ground frozen solid beneath the latest accumulation of snow, it looks like it may be a few more weeks yet before clubs within our West Lothian Association of Youth Football take to the pitch again.
05-01-2011 training returns:
Training resumes for our 11 a-side squads. First back are the 1998 squad who started training from today, January 5th on Pumpherston's Astro park. The 1995 squad return on Thursday 6th at 6pm while the 97 squad get back to training from Monday January 10th (6.30 @ Deans High). The fixtures for this weekend have also been updated on the individual team pages.
12-12-2010 Final PUFC Lottery draw of 2010:
Winning lottery numbers for week 43 are 03, 10 and 26. No entries matched all 3 numbers so the prize fund for the next draw is £477. The lottery is taking a break for the holidays so the next draw will take place on Sunday January 9th, 2011.
Thank you to all of our lottery collectors who have done a great job every week and to everyone who has taken part over the past year, your support of the club is very much appreciated. Congratulations to this year's 7 PUFC lottery winners who won £841 between them!
12-12-2010 2002 Squad's first 7 a-side season completed:
The 2002 squad's first season at under sevens within the WLSDA has come to an end. Within the development leagues the season runs from March to November so, with the final game being called off due to a snow bound pitch it's provided a quiet end to the 02's first season however, there will be plenty of news and updates for this squad before the league action starts again so be sure to keep checking pumpherston-united.co.uk for the latest information. Updates are also available on our facebook and Twitter pages!
It's been a great season for the boys and they've come on leaps and bounds, aided by the springboard of soccer fours last winter. 2002 coaches Sean and Davie are delighted with the progress that the boys have made; the boys are playing well as a squad and are really starting to show confidence as well as individual skills and abilities. Keep practising through the holidays though boys, we'll be back playing in March but will be back in training well before then, we can't wait!
12-12-2010 WLAYFC Website news:
All games scheduled for this year have now been cancelled due to the adverse weather and considering next weeks weather forecast, the next games for all WLAYFC teams have now been scheduled for 8/9th Jan.
Also, the monthly meeting planned for 6th December has been cancelled due to the adverse conditions, the next meeting will now be on the 10th January 2010. The executive of WLAYFC would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year.
09-12-2010 Livingston FC invite WLSDA clubs to their home game against Airdrie FC on Sunday 02/01/11.
Our Association have 250 parent and adult child tickets available (totalling 500 people) for WLSDA teams for the above fixture.
Please note: Children are aged 16 and under, the ticket is only valid if a child is accompanied by an adult.
Parents/guardians - please email feedback@pumpherston-united.co.uk if you want tickets (include your name, team age group and number of tickets required). Those that have already requested tickets by text have been accounted for. We can't guarantee that everyone will receive tickets but we will try our best!! Have a look at Livingston FC's website for more information on the club.
28-11-2010 - Lottery draw delayed:
The current Siberian chill hasn't only caused problems with Pumpherston United football matches, it's also caused a delay on the latest Pumpherston United Club Lottery. The last draw was due on November 28th however; because the funds and sheets need to be in before the draw takes place it's proving very difficult to get all the sheets and entry fees together due to travelling within West Lothian being nigh on impossible. We don't think it would be fair for any of our regular participants to miss out so rest assured, the draw will only take place once all of the entries and fees are in. We will attempt to complete last weekend's draw on 30/11/2010.
Updates available through our website, Twitter and facebook pages.
27/28-11-2010 - Winter blast results in more cancelled fixtures:
Snow sweeping across the UK from east to west has arrived in West Lothian causing a fixture white out. Not a single WLSDA or WLAYFC fixture went ahead in West Lothian on either Saturday the 27th or Sunday the 28th of November as a result of the record snowfall. With the frozen flakes set to continue to fall well into the midweek, next weekend's fixtures are unfortunately already a major doubt.
14-11-2010 - Highest ever PUFC Lottory prize fund:
The Pumpherston United FC lottery has it's highest prize fund available since it kicked off back on the 5th of November 2009. Since the first entries were collected and first draw was made there have been 3 jackpot winners who have collected £641 between them, £121, £250 and the biggest so far £270. In addition there have been three £50 winners courtesy of the monthly gauranteed winner prize draw.
To be in with a chance of winning the current prize fund of £408 you need to select 3 numbers between 1 and 30, enter them via one of the club's lottery collectors on an official lottery sheet along with the £1 entry fee. Entries can be made on any training or match day. Match all 3 numbers drawn to win all or a share of the prize fund.
Thanks to everyone who has been a part of the lottery so far. The lottery raises funds for the club which help to ensure coaches and players have the benefit of good quality, safe training facilities and equipment. It's all thanks to you and very much appreciated!
14-11-2010 - Cancelled fixture: