The Dock Association Football Club

Match Report

Sunday saw us back in League action for the first time since mid-November as we travelled to KRCT Bidston (a). A slow start to the game from The Dock saw The Bidston take an early 1-0 lead from the penalty spot on the 15 minute mark. The Dock quickly answered back 6 mins later through a Kieran Hamm strike which saw both teams go into the break level at 1-1. The ever present Peter Morgan put The Dock into the lead early in the second half before Adam Lea secured all 3 points around the 80th minute mark.

The win sees The Dock move up to 4th position in the league table 3pts behind Beechwood FC having played 2 games less than the league leaders. Their continues to be no daylight in the race for the clubs Top Goalscorer after all three joint top scorers managed to find the net against The Bidston.

Next week sees The Dock host Rock Ferry Social in the League kicking off at 11:00am at Vauxhalls FC (4G Pitch).

John Skillen – Funeral Arrangements

John Skillen’s funeral will be held on Wednesday of this week (18th December) at 12:30pm in Landican Cemetery’s South Chapel. Family Flowers only and any donations will be greatly received by Birkenhead Kennels.

Last Man Standing – WE HAVE A WINNER!!

Congratulations to Steve Large who won the club’s most recent Last Man Standing Competition on Saturday scooping the huge £6k prize pot. We’d like to thank all entrants for their continued support in the LMS Competitions helping the club cover ever increasing and demanding costs.

The next competition will start on Boxing Day, if you’d like to enter then please contact The Dock FC via Direct Message on Social Media (X/Twitter) or to Matty Carlin/Paul Byrne/Joe Sephton.

Weekly Lottery Draw

There were no winners of this weeks draw, details of the draw can be viewed using the link below;

Weekly Lottery (Season 2024-2025)

Legally, only participants who are fully paid up when the lottery takes place can be entered in the draw, no pay no play. Payments can be made to Ron at the game of a Sunday, to any committee member anytime, by direct debit / standing order or tickets bought at St. Josephs Parish Club or Houlihans Variety Club.

Match Report

Unfortunately this weeks game like many others across the Wirral could not survive the aftermath of Storm Darragh and as a result the game vs Lancelyn was postponed.

This Sunday see’s us on the road back in league action as we face KRCT Bidston. The game will be played on the 4G pitch at Bidston Tennis Centre kicking off at 11:00am.

Weekly Lottery Draw

There were no winners of this weeks draw with Damian Houlihan going close with 5 numbers and will enter the 5-ball draw for December. The November 5-ball draw took place and won by Ronnie Stading.

Details of the draw can be viewed using the link below;

Weekly Lottery (Season 2024-2025)

Legally, only participants who are fully paid up when the lottery takes place can be entered in the draw, no pay no play. Payments can be made to Ron at the game of a Sunday, to any committee member anytime, by direct debit / standing order or tickets bought at St. Josephs Parish Club or Houlihans Variety Club.

Match Report

Earlier this week The Dock were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Ex-Player and Manager – John Skillen. Prior to the game a minutes silence took place to remember honour John.

Minute Silence taking place with brothers Allan and Collin Skillen. 

Following on from last week, The Dock managed to successfully progress to the Semi Finals of The Cheshire Sunday Cup with an emphatic 8-1 win over Cheshire & Manchester Sunday League side Romiley FC. This will be the clubs fifth time at the Semi Final Stage in the last 9 seasons.

Goals from Peter Morgan, Kieran Hamm and Adam Lea sees the race for Leading Goalscorer remain tied between the 3 on 8 goals a piece. Jamie Eaton added to those along with braces for Jack Kelly and Ryan Smith with Ryan scoring the pick of the bunch with a nice long-range effort.

The Dock have been drawn against fellow Birkenhead Premier Division side Bushell Athletic at home in The Semi Finals. The tie is due to take place on Sunday 2nd February 2025. The other semi final sees George & Dragon of Winsford host Beechwood Social Club.

Next week we travel away to ‘The Glen’ to face Lancelyn Glenavon in a League fixture.

Weekly Lottery Draw

There were no winners of this weeks draw with Danny Stephens going close with 5 numbers and will enter the 5-ball draw for December. The November 5-ball draw took place and won by Ronnie Stading.

Date: 01/12/2024
Numbers: 1-3-6-12-15-18 (1 to 19 used)
Prize money: £625.00
Winner: Rollover
Next week prize money: £650.00
5 Number tickets (month): 1 (Danny Stephens)

November 5 ball £25.00 winner: Ronnie Stading

Legally, only participants who are fully paid up when the lottery takes place can be entered in the draw, no pay no play. Payments can be made to Ron at the game of a Sunday, to any committee member anytime, by direct debit / standing order or tickets bought at St. Josephs Parish Club or Houlihans Variety Club.

All at Dock AFC are deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Ex-Player and Manager John Skillen. John was a founding member of the club back in 1967 and during his time he performed many roles including; Player, Manager and Committee Member.

John is a true North End legend and will be truly missed by all involved at the club. Our sincere condolences are sent to John’s wife Margie and his two daughters Joanne and Lesley as well as all The Skillen family and friends.

John’s funeral will be held on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 12:30pm in Landican Cemetery’s South Chapel. Family Flowers only and any donations will be greatly received by Birkenhead Kennels.

Picture from a trip to The Isle of Man in 1979 (back row, third in from the left)

John alongside brother Collin, as always with a smile on his face.

Match Report

After last week’s disappointment of exiting the FA Sunday Cup, it was a great bounce back with a 5-0 win over fellow Premier Division side Bushell Athletic in the Quarter Final of the Veronica Conway Cup.

A scrappy and tight 1st half saw The Dock enter the break with a narrow 1-0 lead courtesy of a Peter Morgan strike. A much brighter start to the 2nd half saw them double the lead through George Nugent. Following the second goal, manager Ross Waring made a triple change with Jack Kelly, Jay Harvey and Adam Lea replacing Peter Morgan, Jamie Eaton and Kieran Hamm and all would make significant impacts in the remainder of the game.  Connor Courtnell added a 3rd goal before Adam Lea converted a great piece of play and assist from Jack Kelly before Jay Harvey added the fifth and final goal of the day.

Peter Morgan continues to add to the impressive start of his Dock career and goals from himself and Adam Lea now see the pair join Kieran Hamm on top of the club’s goalscoring stats so far this season having all found the net 7 times each.

The result was a positive way to enter a busy December period starting next week as we host Cheshire & Manchester Sunday League side Romiley FC in the Quarter Finals of The Cheshire Sunday Cup.

Weekly Lottery Draw

There were no winners of this weeks draw with Ronnie Stading going close with 5 numbers and will enter the 5-ball draw for November. Next weeks jackpot will rise to £625.00, if you’d like to purchase tickets for the draw you can do so in St. Josephs Club or The Houlihans Variety Club.

Date: 14-01-2024
Numbers: 1-5-6-9-10-12 (1 to 16 used)
Prize money: £2,525.00
Winner: Rollover
Next week prize money: £2,550.00
5 Number tickets (month): 4 (Ross Waring / Greg Drummond / Alan Currie / Damian Houlihan)

December 5 ball £25.00 winner: Julie Doran

Legally, only participants who are fully paid up when the lottery takes place can be entered in the draw, no pay no play. Payments can be made to Ron at the game of a Sunday, to any committee member anytime, by direct debit / standing order or tickets bought at St. Josephs Parish Club or Houlihans Variety Club.