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FC BRUNOS MAGPIES

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COLLEGE 1975 FC

18th April 2016

Kick off 18:15

GIBRALTAR SECOND DIVISION

Official Matchday Programme Edition 023

The Magpie

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Programme Sponsor Match Sponsor

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MANAGER’S NOTES

Another big game and one which we cannot let

slip. We need to continue putting pressure on the

two clubs above us so a win vs College 1975 will

do precisely that! We will try and score as many

goals as possible and buff up our goal difference

as, the way things are looking like, we are going

to need the goals just in case there is a three way

tie on points. We cannot rest on our laurels -

each game is crucial and pivotal. You, the fan,

play a massive role as our support and we are

honoured to play for all of you.

JOEL WILLIAMS

ABOUT FC BRUNOS MAGPIES

Formed 2013

Home Ground Victoria Stadium

Capacity 5,000

Club Chairman Louis Perry

First Team Manager Joel Williams

Technical Director Warren Muscat

Reserve Team Manager Steve Gallagher

Club Physiotherapist Martin Sa

Club Sponsor Chesterton

Club Bar Brunos Bar and Restaurant

Club Property Advisors Chesterton

Club Tax Advisors Almanac

Twitter @brunosmagpies

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DIVISION 2 CUP FINAL

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Sunday 8th May at 7pm

FC Brunos Magpies v Europa Point FC

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Welcome to tonight’s game

On paper, it should be straight forward, but, we all know that football is a funny old game. Arsenal beating Crystal Palace yesterday should have been straight forward, but it was 1-1.

If we do take the 3 points then it is seven victories out of seven which will be a new club record. The pressure will be on Mons Cape and Europa Point not to slip up. But they must slip us for us to stand a chance of coming first (automatic promotion) or second (play-off versus second from bottom in the Premier).

The 2-0 victory against Mons Calpe was momentous. Going 1-0 up after 3 minutes with a screamer from Reece Placid settled the nerves and reminded our fan base why they should turn up 5 mins before kick-off not 5 mins after! 17 yellow cards was somewhat farcical. I don’t think either team deserved so many. It was a feisty, tense affair but not aggressive to that extent. The fans were in good voice though and I know the team love the support.

Tonight the bar inside the ground should be open. They only open for highly attended games and I think they have realised the Magpies’ following deserves a dedicated bar. Hope it works out for everyone.

Finally, we launch the 2016/17 sponsorship packages soon. We are looking to build on this year’s success and grow the club. Hope you can all be part of that journey in whichever way you can.

Enjoy the game.

Mike Nicholls

Managing Director

MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB SPONSOR: CHESTERTON

Team P W D L GD PTS

Mons Calpe 18 13 2 3 48 41

Europa Point 17 12 5 0 37 41

FCB Magpies 18 12 2 4 26 38

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PROGRAMME SPONSOR

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SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITY FUND RAISING

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNOR!!! 14 TODAY!!

Chesterton has proudly donated £100

to the Sports Relief charity and

David Bruce (a keen Magpie

supporter) came down to the

Chesterton office to collect the

cheque. The Royal Bank of Scotland

is one of the partners of the charity

this year so a group of Natwest

employees have teamed up and are

going to attempt to do the Med Steps

5 times in 5 hours! Good luck to

everyone involved!

Happy 14th birthday

Connor Kilkenny!!!!

Not only is Connor a Magpies’ supporter

- he’s our chief camera man!!!

Have a very Happy Birthday!!!

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It was pre-empted as one of the biggest games of the month in the Second Division and you could almost smell the tension in the air as two of the divisions big boys went head to head in what proved to be a yellow card bonanza as both teams exerted the patience of trigger happy referee Parody.

The game began with a bang as Magpies struck within 5 minutes of the start of the

game as Reece Placid drove a clean hit down low and past the Mons Calpe keeper who managed to get a hand on to the ball but failed to keep it out. The game was like a game of chess as both managers played to their strengths and moved their pieces around the chess board to suit the game as it developed and Mons Calpe looked the more assured of the two teams going forward as they created chance after chance although failed to convert any.

Magpies keeper Fernando Diaz produced a great stop from a long distance shot as he managed to just tip it over the bar and although Mons Calpe placed incredible pressure on the Magpies defence, it was “The Maggies” who hit them on the counterattack as a ball down the wing for powerhouse Max Bothen saw his stinging effort crawl into the bottom corner as the Mons keeper, who once again got a clean pair of hands onto the ball, failed to keep it out.

Mons Calpe were not to be deterred and continued to press and attack although referee Parody signalled for the end of the first half, a very tactical game which had seen Mons Calpe playmaker “Rubencito” man marked by Magpies defensive midfielder Luke Watts.

The second half began with much of the same as Magpies tried to slow the game down and did so efficiently much to the despair of the Mons Calpe fans and staff who were beginning to get agitated with how the game was panning out for them. 5 minutes into the half and a moment of madness ensued as Magpies had a player sent off in rather bizarre circumstances. Magpies were about to introduce Harry Perry for Luke Watts and as the sub was being made and Watts was already with his shirt off heading towards the dressing room, assistant referee Laghdas insisted that Perry was not on the team-sheet despite the team sheet produced by Laghdas been one for a game 2-3 weeks ago involving another second division team. Watts was asked to return to the playing field and the defensive midfielder was booked again for having his shirt off whilst on the field of play although he took it off as he was heading towards the changing room and off the field of play.

MATCH REPORT - MAGPIES 2 V 0 MONS CALPE

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Despite this set back, Magpies continued to be resolute whilst Mons Calpe, frustrated due to their inability to convert their clear chances, were beginning to shift out of the game. Central defender Scott Kelly saw a second yellow card midway through the second half and normality on the playing field followed as both teams played with 10 men each for the remainder of the game.

Mons Calpe had a brilliant chance to reduce the deficit with 10 minutes left but Fernando Diaz was on point to save a brilliant one on one as the game petered out with Magpies triumphing over Mons Calpe 2-0.

Magpies remain in third after this victory although they are just 3 points behind the leaders Mons Calpe and Europa Point although Europa have a game on hand over both sides. With 4 games still remaining in the season and the gap

now just 3 points, anything could potentially still happen this season as it looks set to be a three horse race to see who wins the coveted promotion place. For now, Europa Point and Mons Calpe are clear favourites but who knows, football is a funny old game!

MATCH REPORT - MAGPIES 2 V 0 MONS CALPE

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OkKK. So it doesn’t QUITE look like this - but the stadium bar is open for drinks during tonight’s match - just for us as the best

football club supporters in GibraltarKK..!

Another first for Second Division football in Gibraltar.

JAMES FOOT EXHIBITION - FINE ARTS CENTRE

STADIUM BAR

Watercolour exhibition by James Foot

at The Fine Arts Gallery

Casemates Square

ends 21st April

11am - 7pm

Monday to Friday

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FEATURED PLAYER - STEVE GALLAGER

Full name: Steven Gallagher

Age: 22

Place of birth: Irvine, Scotland

Position: Libero

What brought you to Gibraltar: Work

Best Magpies moment: First ever win in reserve league after 3 years

Worst Magpies moment: 5-1 defeat in one of first ever matches

Pre-match meal: Beans and toast

Favourite Gibraltar restaurant: La Sala

What’s your favourite type of cheese: Cheddar

What are your hopes and dreams for

2016: Huge lottery win

We are under pressure from the paparazzi to start a Magpies “WAGS” club. Could you / who would you contribute: Sure, but my Mrs wont be too

happy if she sees my “GF” in the programme

What’s top of your playlist at the moment: Rod Stewart - “do ya think I’m sexy”

What is the biggest difference from the team that you started in to the one

you play in now? Players are now better but banter has gone downhill

Who is your all-time favourite Magpie: Clemant Loubiere without question

We have seen some special goals this season what is the best goal you

have seen in a Magpie shirt: Best goal was coyley’s preseason volley!!

How did you join the Magpies originally? Originally was headhunted by Magpies scouting network due to my reputation as one of the rock's most feared players

Do you think when you retire the club may build a statue for you? Testimonial? - there will be a statue overlooking Victoria stadium probably

Many Magpies have their own song, do you and if so how does it go? Haha it is often said I am the third proclaimer, to the tune of 500miles - Stevie Gallagher, Stevie GallGher

Biggest influence on your football career: Zidane

Message for the fans: Thanks for turning up in huge numbers to support the

boys and hopefully we will have some silverware for you

Best moment: First ever win in reserve league after 3 years

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Back row (left—right) Fernando (GK), Lewis Constable, Simon Hogg, Max Bothen, Ahmed Elsahib, Devote Totesaut, Scott Beattie, Danny Cosgrove, Stephen Munns, Steve Gallagher, David Martin (GK )

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Front row (left—right) Michael Macias, Justin Phillips, Jack Neale, Jose Perles, Juan Calvente Rivas, Francisco Perles, Kyle Schembri, Harry Perry, Arif Hattabi, Zane Holgado, Cristian Calvente

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Available from Chesterton for just £7.50

SECOND DIVISION TABLE

GIBRALTAR CHRONICLE

SPORTS

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Team P W D L GD PTS

Mons Calpe 18 13 2 3 48 41

Europa Point 17 12 5 0 37 41

FCB Magpies 18 12 2 4 26 38

Gibraltar Phoenix 18 11 4 3 44 37

Leo FC 18 10 3 5 16 33

FC Olympique 18 10 1 7 -1 31

Red Imps FC 17 8 1 8 4 25

FC Hound Dogs 18 4 3 11 -25 15

Europa Pegasus 18 4 2 12 -23 14

Boca Juniors 18 4 2 12 -24 14

Cannons FC 18 4 1 13 -29 13

College 1975 FC 18 2 0 16 -73 6

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FIXTURES AND RESULTS

Time

Tue 22/09/2015 FC Brunos 3 v 4 Europa Point FC 18:15

Sun 27/09/2015 Cannons FC 0 v 4 FC Brunos 18:30

Mon 12/10/2015 FC Brunos 4 v 0 FC Hound Dogs 18:15

Tue 20/10/2015 FC Boca Juniors 1 v 1 FC Brunos 20:30

Tue 27/10/2015 FC Brunos 3 v 0 Europa Pegasus 20:30

Sun 08/11/2015 FC Brunos 3 v 1 FC Olympique 18:30

Tue 17/11/2015 Mons Calpe SC P v P FC Brunos 20:30

Thur 03/12/2015 Leo FC 1 v 5 FC Brunos 20:30

Wed 09/12/2015 FC Brunos 3 v 3 Gib Phoenix 20:30

Mon 21/12/2015 Red Imps 2 v 1 FC Brunos 18:15

Wed 06/01/2016 Europa Point FC 3 v 0 FC Brunos 20:30

Mon 11/01/2016 Cannons FC* 3 v 1 FC Brunos 18:15

Sun 17/01/2016 FC Brunos 0 v 2 Mons Calpe 18:30

Mon 25/01/2016 FC Brunos 2 v 0 Cannons FC 18:15

Thur 11/02/2016 FC Hound Dogs 0 v 2 FC Brunos 18:15

Mon 15/02/2016 Glacis Utd FC* 7 V 0 FC Brunos 20:30

Wed 24/02/2016 FC Brunos ** 8 v 1 College 1975 18:15

Sun 28/02/2016 FC Brunos 2 v 0 FC Boca Juniors 18:30

Tue 08/03/2016 Europa Pegasus 0 v 3 FC Brunos 20:30

Sun 20/03/2016 FC Olympique 1 v 3 FC Brunos 20:30

Thur 31/03/2016 FC Brunos ** 5 v 0 Gib Phoenix 19.00

Mon 11/04/2016 FC Brunos 2 v 0 Mons Calpe SC 18:15

Mon 18/04/2016 College 1975 FC v FC Brunos 18:15

Sun 01/05/2016 FC Brunos v Leo FC 18:30

Sat 21/05/2016 Gib Phoenix v FC Brunos 18:00

Thu 26/05/2016 FC Brunos v Red Imps 20:30

*Rock Cup

**Division 2 Cup

*** Division 2 Cup Final

Fixtures are subject to change due to pitch re-alloca3ons

Sun 08/05/2016 Europa Point FC*** v FC Brunos 19:00

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MATCH MASCOT - FREDDIE

If you would like your child to be a match day

mascot, please contact our mascot coordinator

Claire on claire.thirkill@chesterton.gi

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2015/16 NIKE FC BRUNOS MAGPIES

£22.50

Last few remaining. For sale at the club shop in

Chesterton, Ocean Village

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The reserves need support too! FC Brunos Magpies is one of two second division clubs to enter a team into the reserves league.

Time

Wed 30/09/2015 FCB Res 2 v 0 Europa Res 20:30

Thur 29/10/2015 FCB Res 0 v 8 Gib Utd Res 18:15

Tue 03/11/2015 FCB Res 2 v 2 Man 62 Res 20:30

Thur 19/11/2015 FCB Res 3 v 4 Lynx Res 20:30

Tue 24/11/2015 FCB Res 0 v 7 Lions Res 18:15

Thur 17/12/2015 FCB Res 0 v 4 Britannia Res 18:15

Tue 19/01/2016 FCB Res 0 v 4 Lincoln Res 18:15

Tue 02/02/2016 FCB Res 1 v 1 St J Res 18:15

Mon 08/02/2016 FCB Res 3 v 1 Glacis Res 20:30

Mon 22/02/2016 FCB Res 1 v 1 Mons Calpe Res 18:15

Wed 02/03/2016 FCB Res 6 v 1 Europa Res 20:30

Tue 15/03/2016 FCB Res 1 v 3 Gib Utd Res 18.15

Sat 26/03/2016 FCB Res 1 v 9 Lions Res 16:00

Thu 07/04/2016 FCB Res 0 v 5 Man 62 Res 20:30

Tue 10/05/2016 FCB Res V Lincoln Res 20:30

Tue 24/05/2016 FCB Res V Glacis Res 20:30

Mon 16/05/2016 FCB Res V St J Res 18:15

Sun 29/05/2016 FCB V Mons Calpe Res 20:30

Thu 10/04/2016 FCB Res 3 v 4 Lynx FC Res 20:30

Wed 04/05/2016 FCB Res V FC Britannia 20:30

RESERVES FIXTURES AND RESULTS

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Coach’s Dictionary (by Warren Muscat)

Ample times we listen, watch or read interviews with coaches and we wonder what language they speak. Like any other profession football coaching has it’s own dictionary and dialect. The following are some technical words used by coaches and their definitions. This part will focus on the physical aspects of the game including common injuries.

Aerobic & Anaerobic: The aerobic energy system, meaning 'with oxygen' which is used for long-term, steady paced exercise and day-to-day activities and Anaerobic energy system or 'without oxygen' which produces fast bursts of energy for short, powerful bursts.

Slow twitch and Fast Twitch: Skeletal muscles in turn can be divided intofast and slow twitch fibers. Muscles are predominantly powered by the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates, but anaerobic chemical reactions are also used, particularly by fast twitch fibers.

Vo2Max: The maximum or optimum rate at which the heart, lungs, and muscles can effectively use oxygen during exercise, used as a way of measuring a person's individual aerobic capacity.

Explosive Strength: By definition, Explosive Strength refers to the ability to exert strength or force as rapidly as possible in a given action (Siff). Explosive Strength is dependent on Rate of Force Development (RFD), which simply stated means the speed at which force can be produced.

Strength or Power: Strength is the maximal force that a muscle can exert as it contracts. Strength can be further divided into static (the muscles contract and hold one position), dynamic (the muscles move contracting and extending) and explosive strength or power (the muscle contraction happens at high speed).

Speed: Speed is a way of measuring how quickly something is moving or being done, or something moving fast.

Acceleration: Acceleration speed in sports such as team sports or tennis is crucial. These are sports where short sprints are done but maximum speed may not be reached. The ability to get into a space or take a gap are more important in team sports than maximum speed.

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Ligaments: A short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.

Tendons: A flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.

ACL - Definition of anterior cruciate ligament: A cruciate ligament of each knee that attaches the front of the tibia with the back of the femur and functions

especially to prevent hyperextension of the knee and is subject to injury especially by tearing —called also ACL.

Cartilage: firm, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It is more widespread in the infant skeleton, being replaced by bone during growth.

Sprain or Tear: A sprain is a stretch or tear in a ligament (the bands of

fibrous tissue that connect our bones at the joints). A strain is also a stretch

or tear, this time affecting the muscle itself or a tendon (the tissue that connect

the muscles to the bones).

Groin injury: Medical Definition of groin pull: a usually sports-related injury characterized by intense pain in the region of the groin usually due to abnormal straining or stretching of an adductor muscle of the thigh and especially the adductor longus.

Hamstring injury: Straining of the hamstring, also known as a pulled hamstring, is defined as an excessive stretch or tear of muscle fibers and related tissues. Hamstring injuries are common in athletes participating in many sports and are very difficult to treat and rehabilitate.

Calf injury & Achilles Tendon: A calf strain is an injury to the muscle (or tendon of the muscle) of the lower leg. Strains or tears mean that muscle fibers are ripped as a result of overstretching. Strains are often called “pulled muscles”. In more severe cases the calf muscle(s) can rupture at the Achilles tendon.(Achilles Rupture).

Shin Splints: Acute pain in the shin and lower leg caused by prolonged

running, typically on hard surfaces.

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Not quite how we would see it but good to be in the sports section.

Gibraltar Chronicle Sports - 15 Apr 2015.

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