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By Brendan Doyle The Bucks asserted their dominance into the game almost straight away as Joe Woolley found himself with the ball at his feet with a half volley chance but the effort went just wide of the Atherton Collieries goal. As Bootle continued to stay on top, Xavier Smith whipped in a promising ball in towards Courtney Duffus who was seemingly nudged in the back and went down appealing for a penalty, but the referee waved play on. Atherton Collieries had their first clear cut chance of...

By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate: Tencza Club History: Origins and early decades Atherton Collieries Football Club was formed in 1916 by coal miners from the six active pits in the Atherton Urban District as a way to raise money and provide welfare support for locals during the First World War. They’ve played at the same ground, Alder House, ever since it opened. Right after the war they joined the Bolton Combination and won the league at their first attempt, also lifting the Lancashire FA...

Photos: Kate Tencza By Freddie Bullen Bootle FC Women return to The Berry Street Garage Stadium this weekend as February begins with the first of four home fixtures for the Bucks. Clay Brow make the short return to Vesty Road just three weeks after their last visit, with Bootle hoping to replicate – or better – their previous success in what promises to be an important league clash. The Bucks come into the game looking to bounce back from last Sunday’s 3–0 defeat away to West Kirby United. It...