http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/ Top stories for Local football http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1062677_derbies_for_ladies_teams ACCRINGTON Stanley Ladies have had their first-ever promotion confirmed by the Lancashire Football Association this week. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1062677_derbies_for_ladies_teams Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1053826_being_a_ref_is_a_top_job TWO months ago the Observer took a look at the role of referees in Hyndburn and explored the issue of the shortage of qualified officials at grassroots level. Jonathan Twigg, 19, is a qualified referee in the Accrington and District JFL and he gives his insight into the enjoyment referees can get from the sport every week, not just the 90 minute game ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1053826_being_a_ref_is_a_top_job Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043868_oy_ref EXTREME pressure, some abuse and massive scrutiny – all in a day's work for a top-flight referee. But what is the situation in Hyndburn for the men in black? http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043868_oy_ref Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043870_mixed_fortunes_for_rishton FOOTBALL - reports from around the local leagues ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043870_mixed_fortunes_for_rishton Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043866_high_fives_for_agsa_as_they_continue_to_grow THINK of an England goalkeeper with a ponytail and Rachel Brown may not be the first name that springs to mind. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043866_high_fives_for_agsa_as_they_continue_to_grow Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1042835_rishton_on_top_in_derby FOOTBALL reports from around the leagues ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1042835_rishton_on_top_in_derby Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1041800_saints_edged_out_in_thriller FOOTBALL reports from around the local grounds ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1041800_saints_edged_out_in_thriller Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1040676_huncoat_in_semis FOOTBALL: Around the local leagues ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1040676_huncoat_in_semis Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1038668_huncoat_close_to_great_comeback FOOTBALL: Reports from around the local leagues http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1038668_huncoat_close_to_great_comeback Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1037622_rishton_run_celts_close FOOTBALL: Reports from around the local leagues ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1037622_rishton_run_celts_close Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1036750_badgers_fine_fightback JUNIOR FOOTBALL ROUND-UP: All the latest reports ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1036750_badgers_fine_fightback Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1034742_church_register_first_win FOOTBALL: Reports from around the local leagues ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1034742_church_register_first_win Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1033613_juniors_battle_out_a_draw IN ATROCIOUS conditions, with a strong gusty wind blowing rain down the pitch, Rishton United and Barnoldswick Town Under 16’s fought out a valiant 0-0 draw. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1033613_juniors_battle_out_a_draw Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032485_reports_from_around_the_local_leagues THE latest from the local teams ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032485_reports_from_around_the_local_leagues Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1029214_junior_football_roundup JUNIOR football reports from around the area ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1029214_junior_football_roundup Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1026472_mixed_fortunes_for_huncoat ALL the latest reports from around the local leagues ... http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1026472_mixed_fortunes_for_huncoat Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1025496_junior_football_roundup REPORTS from around the local leagues. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1025496_junior_football_roundup Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1024620_junior_football_roundup ALL the latest reports from the local clubs … http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1024620_junior_football_roundup Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1023536_football_reports_from_around_the_local_leagues Greyhound Ford: The Under 14s beat Blackburn Town 5-0. It took until the 20th minute for Greyhound to start playing passing football. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1023536_football_reports_from_around_the_local_leagues Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1022520_blues_crown_comeback JUNIOR FOOTBALL ROUND-UP: RISHTON under-13s achieved a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Knuzden, after falling 2-0 down at half-time. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1022520_blues_crown_comeback Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000