By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza The Bucks return to The Berry Street Garage Stadium this Wednesday night for a high-stakes league clash under the lights. It is a quick turnaround for Bootle following Sunday’s dramatic penalty shootout victory against Hesketh Colts. While the 1-1 draw at full-time felt like a missed opportunity given the Bucks' early dominance, the squad showed immense character to hold their nerve. Caitlyn Rogers continued her fine form on Sunday, findi

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women earned an extra point in their LWYFL Open Age Cup group stage campaign with a dramatic penalty shootout victory following a 1-1 draw against Hesketh Colts at The Berry Street Garage Stadium. The Bucks started brightly and looked dangerous early on, with Caitlyn Rogers testing the Hesketh goalkeeper inside the opening five minutes after being played through on goal. Bootle continued to press, and further chances followed as

By Brendan Doyle Bootle pick up a 3-1 victory in Manchester and edge closer to the play offs. Just four minutes into the game Bootle took the lead as Ben Hodkinson poked in his effort from very close range to give Bootle a very early advantage. Bootle almost doubled their lead as Tom Hannigan got his head to a corner but Trafford keeper Charlie Brier tipped it onto the bar, a magnificent save. The end first half should have seen Bootle head into the tunnel at least 3-0 up but

Photos: Kate Tencza

Photos: Kate Tencza

By Brendan Doyle A 2-0 win away to Clitheroe sees Bootle’s play off hopes still alive as results elsewhere in the league swung in our favour. Clitheroe got off to a very fast start as Danny Wilkins had a shot from outside the box which Tony Thompson parried away, but it was falling to Sekouba Sonogo for a rebound but his effort was skied over the bar. Minutes later Bootle went up the other end and had a chance of their own and Ben Hodkinson cut inside on his left foot and had

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle’s undefeated run ends as they’re hit with a 4-1 loss to MSB Woolton Reserves. MSB Woolton took the lead in the thirteenth minute of the game by way of a shot outside the box which flew into right side of the goal. Only two minutes later, MSB Woolton double their lead after winning a free kick from around thirty yards out and it was hit into far top corner, a fantastic free kick in all fairness. Things went from bad to worse for Boot

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to home action this Sunday as they welcome MSB Woolton Reserves to The Berry Street Garage Stadium for another important league fixture. The Bucks will be aiming to secure all three points after battling to a hard-earned draw at Vesty Road on Wednesday night. Last time out, Bootle extended their unbeaten run to four matches with a 2-2 draw against Clay Brow. After a bright start and early pressure, Izzy Cartwright p

By Brendan Doyle A late equaliser from Abbie Fowler sees Bootle remain unbeaten in their last four outings and unbeaten at home this season A fast start for Bootle seen them take five corners within the space of a few minutes but none of them resulted to much. With the first major chance of the game, Clay Brow made a counter attack which seen Izzy Cartwright make a fantastic double save to keep Bootle level. Just after the half an hour mark, Izzy Cartwright made another save

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to action this evening at the Berry Street Garage Stadium after an extended break from league football. The Bucks welcome familiar opponents Clay Brow Ladies, who make their second visit of the season. With a postponed fixture against Hesketh Colts disrupting momentum, Bootle will be eager to get back on track and start picking up valuable points as the Liverpool WYFL season enters a crucial and congested period. Th

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza A Lewis Earl equaliser in the eighty third minute earns Bootle a late point at The APEC Taxis Stadium. Early on in the game Ben Hodkinson received a ball over the top which he got a great first touch to and was through on goal despite a pull on his shirt, but the linesman’s flag was up in which was a correct call. Sean Miller managed to escape from two Bootle players who had him surrounded and pinged a fantastic ball over to the left flank

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle pick up a 3-0 win with the help of fierce windy conditions against Darlaston Town as the push for play offs continues. The visiting Darlaston Town made a good start to the game but never really tested Bootle keeper Tony Thompson, nonetheless Bootle quickly warmed into the game as Ste Edmondson took a shot on goal but Darlaston Town keeper Tom Beeby got a hand to it. Three minutes later however, Ste Edmondson made up for his missed e

By Brendan Doyle The game got off to a slow start with no major chances for either side, the first chance of the game however was a shot from Ben Hodkinson as he aimed for the bottom right corner but Alfie Venners made an easy save to the shot. In the twentieth minute of the game, Avro hitman Kyle Hawley put the ball in the net but the linesman’s flag went up for offside. Ryan Beigan attempted to put Bootle in front as he hit the ball on a half volley but the effort deflected

By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to league action this afternoon after a 42-day break, making the trip to face Hesketh Colts at a familiar venue, Fleetwood Hesketh. The Bucks come into this fixture full of confidence following a thrilling 5–3 victory over Sefton Park Rangers in the LWYFL Open Age Cup two weeks ago at The Berry Street Garage Stadium. Standout performances from Caitlyn Rogers and Poppie O’Neill proved decisive, with O’Neill netting a

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza The first half got off to a slow start but it was Chasetown who had more of the momentum only ever so slightly, the first major chance of the game fell to Luke Yates from outside the box as his deflected shot rolled just a yard wide of the goal. Not long after, Bootle made their own chance from a counter attack from a Chasetown corner as Ryan Beigan fed a fantastic ball through to Ste Edmondson who see through one on one but keeper Curtis

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By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle got off to a good start and created a few chances in the opening stages of the game, the first major chance fell to Caitlyn Rogers as she was through on goal one on one with the keeper and got her shot away but the effort was brilliant saved, massive credit to the Sefton Park Rangers keeper. Caitlyn Rogers was through on goal once again and got her shot away but once again the keeper for the visitors managed to keep the game at 0-0

By Dylan Jones Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to LWYFL Open Age Cup action on Sunday when they take on Sefton Park Rangers at the Berry Street Garage Stadium. After a run of postponed games, the girls returned home last week and ran out 2-0 winners against St Helens Rovers in the same competition. The scoreline shows little of the performance however, as The Bucks dominated throughout the game. Caitlyn Rogers and Poppie O’Neill were both denied on multiple occasio

Photos: Kate Tencza

By Dylan Jones Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women performed brilliantly to earn a 2-0 win over St Helens Rovers in the LWYL Open Age Cup. A second half goal and assist from Poppie O’Neill aided the girls to the win after a frustrating spell of postponements over the last few weeks. After a nervy first ten minutes for both teams, The Bucks began to grow into the game. Caitlyn Rogers found herself through one on one after dispossessing the St Helens defence. Her first shot wa