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FC BRUNOS MAGPIES

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RED IMPS FC

21st December 2015

Kick off 18.15

Gibraltar Second Division

Official Matchday Programme Edition 010

The Magpie

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Today’s

match

sponsor

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MANAGER’S NOTES

Good evening and welcome to tonight’s game.

Let's give the fans something to cheer about in the last game of the calendar year. We need a win to continue in the hunt of the elusive top spot and we are sure that with your help we shall succeed.

Last game ended in 3-3 with plenty of drama unfolding, let's make sure the drama stays at home this time and let's try and get the three points we so desperately need.

Happy Christmas to you all and I look forward to seeing you on the 6th January for our first game of 2016. Then just a few days later on the 11th January it’s the first round of the Rock Cup. Exciting times ahead.

JOEL WILLIAMS

ABOUT FC BRUNOS MAGPIES

Formed 2013

Home Ground Victoria Stadium

Capacity 5,000

Club Chairman Louis Perry

First Team Manager Joel Williams

Reserve Team Manager Steve Gallagher

Club Sponsor Chesterton

Club Physiotherapist Martin Sa

Club Bar Brunos Bar and Restaurant

Club Property Advisors Chesterton

Club Tax Advisors Almanac

Programme Editor Claire Thirkill

Twitter @brunosmagpies

Facebook Brunos Magpies

All enquiries in connection with corporate sponsorship and programme advertising: claire.thirkill@chesterton.gi

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An interview with Harry Perry

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Full name: Harry James Michael Perry

Age:19

Place of birth: Chichester

Position: CM / RB

What brought you to Gibraltar: The sun

Best Magpies moment: 5-1 against Leo, what a game that was.

Worst Magpies moment: being sent of against Mons Calpe when the bloke clearly dived

Pre-match meal: pasta from the man who never stops smiling ( Tony, chef in Bruno's )

Favourite Gibraltar restaurant: Bruno's

What’s your favourite type of cheese: the melted one with some Lea & Perrins

What are your hopes and dreams for 2016: To be fit and healthy at the end of it, all my family still hear and not to be a dad

We are under pressure from the paparazzi to start a Magpies “WAGS” club. Could you / who would you contribute: Editor: No answer submitted by Harry—read into that what you wish.

What’s top of your playlist at the moment: Erm that's a tough one, love my music and all different genres but has to be my man Bieber!

Biggest influence on your football career: Mick Embleton or David Beckham, both have done so much for the game and I have always looked up to them. I would also mention my big brother Louis, who I remember spent hours training me in the garden !!

Message for the fans: thank you being part of the Magpies family, we all really do appreciate you coming to watch, hope you all have a brilliant Christmas and a happy new year

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MATCH REPORT

WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER

FC Brunos Magpies 3 v 3 Gib Phoenix

It was a great game of football, riveting and entertaining from the first minute till

the last with both teams throwing caution to the wind and looking for goals and

entertainment and with the final score at 3-3 it was precisely what the neutral

got, bags of entertainment!

The first few minutes of the match were rather cagey with neither team asserting

themselves although Phoenix were playing the better football on the pitch. With

this said, Magpies took the lead after Ahmed Elsahib continued his goalscoring

spree, paced past the Phoenix defence and slotted the ball past Tinajero in the

Phoenix goal. The goal came against the run of play with Phoenix dominating

the game, packing the midfield and winning all the aerial balls and fifty fifty chal-

lenges!

Phoenix did equalise shortly before the end of the half after Cuesta was brought

down by Whelan inside the area and the penalty was duly converted for what

seemed a fair 1-1 at half time. It could have been even better for Phoenix had

Diaz not been the Magpies keeper as he kept out a Fernando Cuesta one on

one (he very rarely misses) with a blinding save.

Phoenix came out fighting during the second half and had three great opportuni-

ties but somehow that man Diaz once again produced stunning save after stun-

ning save to keep his side in the game. Firstly another one on one save was

followed by a tremendous save as Pepe struck a volley from inside the area

which brought out one of the saves of the season (we stll can’t understand how

he stopped it). The keeper was not done here as some more shoddy Magpies

defending was once again the caytalyst for a super save by Diaz who came out

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and spread himself in

another one on one save.

Magpies though once

again took the lead against

the run of play with referee

El Yeteffti blowing for a

penalty to which Arif

Hattabi responded giving

Magpies a 2-1 lead which

was not deserving at the time. Phoenix did bounce back though and moments

later were level after some more bad defending by the Maggies who were

desperately missing their two linchpins in Tom Hudson and Lewis Constable.

Phoenix continued their dominance and took the lead in the dying embers of the

game after Fernando Cuesta struck past the onrushing Diaz who this time could

do absolutely nothing about the finish. It looked like the script had been written

although one more twist ensued as Magpies levelled just a minute later courtesy

of Elsahib whose scuffed shot somehow, miraculously, found the bottom corner

and sent the Magpies fans into a delirium.

The game had time left for some more drama but both teams settled for the

draw with Magpies lucky to leave the Victoria Stadium with the one point.

Match report by 5point4sports

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Places in European Club Competitions

Dec 16, 2015

Following on from reports in various local media outlets, the Gibraltar FA would like to clarify the exact position in relation to the places that are available for Gibraltarian clubs in the two European competitions: the Champions League & the Europa League.

In 2013 UEFA granted Gibraltar two places in in its club competitions: one team participating in the UEFA Champions League and one in the UEFA Europa League.

Entry into these competitions for the 2017-18 season will be a matter for discussion at the next meeting of the UEFA Club Competitions Committee, in February 2016. Following on from this, formal approval on places and entry for the 2017-18 season will only be confirmed at the end of the 2015-16 season (which is this current season).

Therefore until the UEFA Club Competitions Committee meets in February and once formal confirmation is received at the end of the 2015-16 season, there is currently no change to the number of Gibraltarian Club teams that can qualify for any of the two European Competitions, no matter what our current UEFA Coefficient Ranking stands at.

As and when there is any change to the position, the Gibraltar FA will communicate this accordingly.

Gibraltar XI to play CD San Roque as part of their 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Dec 18, 2015

As part of CD San Roque's 50th anniversary celebrations, a Gibraltar XI (not the National Team) will take on CD San Roque, in San Roque, on the 26th March 2016.

The match kicks off at 5pm and falls in between the two international friendlies next March against Latvia and Liechtenstein.

On behalf of CD San Roque, The Gibraltar FA will be selling tickets for the fixture, once they are made available to us by the club.

GFA NEWS

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Welcome to all Club Chesterton guests.

This evening we host the birthday of a true fan of FC Brunos Magpies. Starting the season as a complete sceptic, she now boasts one of the best attendance records of any fan, beating that, even, of our chairman. She leads the chants, has designed the scarf (albeit messed up on the delivery date) and encourages the open purse strings of the ‘beer and burger’ nights.

She’s waived the right to a posh night out on her birthday and instead chosen to attend this match, amongst friends, to cheer on the team to an all important 3 points.

Today lades and gentlemen, on the 21st December, it is the birthday of my lovely wife Jackie Nicholls. Please join me in a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” in the 21st minute of tonight’s match.

To further celebrate this most prestigious affair, we are proud to present the first ever female mascot in a second division league fixture in the 120 year history of the GFA. Lucy Nicholls will lead the team out. More about Lucy on page 21.

Then to complete the family affair, Harry Nicholls’ new brand ‘ironeyes’ is the programme sponsor. Ironeyes is part of his school project—see advert on page 22.

You may wish to know that our match day programme is now available online. This allows our supporters, wherever they may be, to read the programme at their leisure. Simply go to www.issuu.com and search for FC Brunos Magpies. So the first club in Gibraltar with a matchday programme is now the first club with a matchday programme online.

We will keep on innovating and keep on supporting our sponsored team.

I am sure that you will agree with me that the season so far has been a whole lot of fun. I wish you a very happy Christmas and a promotion winning 2016.

Have a nice evening.

Mike Nicholls

MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB SPONSOR—CHESTERTON

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The team really appreciate our support. Here are a few songs / chants we’ve

sung or have been submitted over the last few weeks, to get the vocal chords

going - some you will recognise and some are new (further contributions are

always welcome)....

For our goal scoring squad...

Ahmed

Ahmed, Ahmed, Ahmed,

Ahmed....Ahmed....Ahmed (you know

the tune!)

Harry – to the tune of Harry Krishna

Harry, Harry-Harry, Harry-Harry, Harry, Harry Perry

Arif – to the tune of Hey Jude

Nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah, Ar-if

Devonte - to the tune of My Old Man’s a Dustman

Devonte is magic, he wears the captain’s hat,

He went to play for Bournemouth, but he didn’t fancy that,

He likes to play with Ahmed, Arif, Harry too,

And if you ask him nicely he will score a goal for you.

And for the BEST goalkeeper in the league (what a fantastic performance last

match!)

Fernando – Abba’s classic Fernando

There was something in the air that

night,

The stars were bright – Fernando.

They were shining there for you and

me,

For liberty – Fernando.

SING-A-LONG-A-MAGPIE

Message sent in from our Swedish fans

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How about this one for our manager Joel – to the tune of The Grand Old

Duke of York

Oh...the grand old Joel of Gib,

He had 11 men,

He marched them up to the top of the Rock,

And he marched them down again,

And we are going up,

Cos we’re not staying down,

But if we’re only half way up,

Then the fans will stick around.

Perhaps the fans deserve some praise – so to the tune of He’s Got the Whole

World in his Hands:

You’ve got the only fans in the league,

You’ve got the only fans in the league,

You’ve got the only fans in the league,

You’ve got the BEST fans in the league.

And finally a couple of Christmas numbers

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way,

Oh what fun it is to support Bruno’s every day.

Or

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way,

We will be promoted in the merry month of May!

We are on the lookout for some more catchy FC Bruno’s tunes, even an

anthem. It needs to be lively, easy to remember, fun and not too long. All

ideas are welcome, so get your creative juices flowing.

Please email any suggestions to jackie.nicholls@gmail.com.

The best will be published in a future program and we will let the crowd

decide.

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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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Tonight folks, is on us. Wishing you a happy

Christmas and wishing Jackie a happy birthday

CLUB CHESTERTON

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Football Gibraltar run through last week's Second Division action.

Europa Point missed the chance to go top of the Second Division after a 0-0 draw with Cannons. Europa Point had numerous chances to take the lead through Jonathan Tadafe & Sebastien Osei-Obengo, but Cannons keeper Tito Podesta pulled off a great performance to keep them out and salvage his team a well-deserved point.

The “Game of the Week” saw Gib Phoenix take on Bruno’s Magpies. Ahmed Elsahib gave Magpies the lead in the 18th minute, before Phoenix equalised just before half-time. Ivan Pecino scored from the penalty spot to send the teams in level.

Phoenix could have taken the lead early in the second half but Magpies keeper Fernando Diaz pulled off an unbelievable reaction save to keep out Jose Luis Lopez. Magpies took the lead in the 71st minute, as Arif Hattabi slotted his penalty away. Less than ten minutes later Phoenix equalised. Jonatan Benavente picked up a loose ball in the box and smashed his shot past Diaz.

With two minutes remaining Phoenix took the lead. Fernando Cuesta beat the offside trap and drilled his shot into the bottom corner. The Phoenix celebrations were short-lived as Ahmed Elsahib equalised less than a minute later to secure Brunos a point.

The first part of Sunday’s double header saw Mons Calpe comfortably see off College 1975 10-0. Vazquez Gonzalez got proceedings underway scoring in the 3rd minute. Mons doubled their lead in the 18th minute, as Thomas Lucena slotting his shot away. Mons made it 3-0 in the 38th minute, with Ruben Ruiz grabbing himself a goal.

Vazquez Gonzalez bagged his brace in the 51st minute and Mons Calpe’s fourth. Three minutes later Salvador Ruiz Vallejo made it 5-0. Vazquez completed his hat-trick two minutes later and Francis Marquez made it 7-0 from the penalty spot. Mons Calpe made it 8 and 9-0 in less than a minute, with Alex Gonzalez and Ruben Ruiz getting the goals. The rout was completed in the 89th minute, Colin Machin with the goal that bought up double figures. This win sees Mons go on top, level on points with Leo.

Our final game of the week saw high-flying Cannons beat Europa Pegasus 2-0. Cannons opened the scoring in the third minute; Dani Navarro latched onto a through ball from Cristobal Fernandez and slotted his shot past the keeper.

Cannons doubled their lead in the 26th minute; Dani Navarro capitalised on a Pegasus mistake, rounded the keeper and tapped his shot into an empty net. Cannons were able to hold on and secure the three points which sees them remain seventh.

Division 2—review w/e 14 December 2015

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Wednesday 23rd December | 18:15

LEO FC VS MONS CALPE SPORTS CLUB

Monday 4th January | 18:15

CANNONS FC VS FC HOUND DOGS

Wednesday 6th January | 18:15

RED IMPS FC VS FC OLYMPIQUE GIBRALTAR 13

Wednesday 6th January | 20:30

EUROPA POINT FC VS FCB MAGPIES

Then there’s a break from the league for the Rock Cup

Monday 11th January | 18:15

CANNONS FC VS FCB MAGPIES

GAMES COMING UP

SECOND DIVISION

TABLE

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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 v FC Brunos 18:15

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

Thur 11/01/2016 Cannons * v FC Brunos 18:15

Sun 24/01/2016 FC Brunos v Cannons FC 16:30

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

Wed 24/02/2016 FC Brunos ** v College 1975 20:30

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

Thur 10/03/2016 Europa Pegasus v FC Brunos 18:15

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

Sun 10/04/2016 FC Brunos v Mons Calpe SC 20:30

Sun 17/04/2016 College 1975 FC v FC Brunos 18:30

Sun 24/04/2016 FC Brunos v Leo FC 18:30

Tue 17/05/2016 Gib Phoenix v FC Brunos 20:30

Fri 27/05/2016 FC Brunos v Red Imps 20:30

•*Round One of the Rock Cup

•**Round One of the Division 2 Cup

•Fixtures are subject to change due to pitch re-alloca9ons

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The reserves need support too.! FC Brunos Magpies is the only second division club to enter a team into the reserves league. Right or wrong decision? Only time will tell. Do come along and see for yourselves!

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

Mon 18/01/2016 FCB Res v Lincoln Res 18:15

Wed 27/01/2016 FCB Res v St J Res 18:15

Wed 03/02/2016 FCB Res v Glacis Res 20:30

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

Tue 01/03/2016 FCB Res v Europa Res 20:30

Wed 16/03/2016 FCB Res v Gib Utd Red 20:30

Tue 22/03/2016 FCB Res v Man 62 Res 18:15

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

Mon 04/04/2016 FCB Res v Lynx Res 18:15

Wed 27/04/2016 FCB Res v Britannia Res 18:15

Thur 05/05/2016 FCB Res v Lincoln Res 18:15

Tue 10/15/16 FCB Res v St J Res 18:15

Sun 15/05/2016 FCB Res v Glacis Res 20:30

Sun 29/05/2016 FCB Res v Mons Calpe Res 18:30

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Chesterton has raised £1,128 for GBC Open Day. The ‘Chesterton Café’ opened at 8am on Friday 11th December 2016. The egg and bacon aroma wafted down Ocean Village Promenade tempting passers-by and local office workers to buy over 100 breakfast rolls. At midday the Café switched to homemade cakes. Each member of staff had baked a variety of cakes, cookies and

brownies to sell, with every penny raised going to GBC Open Day’s charity. Brunos Bar & Restaurant donated mulled wine to help wash down the desserts. Then in conjunction with the Chesterton Café, a competition was held to guess the number of sweets in a jar which Sonia McKay of Isolas won by correctly choosing 516. “Our GBC Open Day is now an annual tradition for us” said Jacky Carreras-Dyer of Chesterton who organised the event. “Each one of our staff looks forward to a day where we focus on fund raising and community spirit. We had a lot of fun. In fact we enjoyed it so much, we might start cooking bacon rolls every day!”

GBC OPEN DAY

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Last week’s mascot

Oliver Cox — age 12

Oliver Cox put in a sterling performance as mascot at our last game.

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What’s your full name?

Lucy Gwendoline Nicholls

How old are you?

12

What school do you go to:

Loreto Convent

What’s your favourite football team out-

side of Gibraltar?

West Ham

What do you want to be when you grow

up?

Lawyer

What merchandise would you buy from the club shop?

A wig that says FC Brunos and a football shirt for girls with long sleeves and glitter on it

What would make you play for the Magpies girls team?

If someone paid me

What do you enjoy most about the Magpies games?

When they score and everyone chants

What do you think of Brunos’ Burgers?

I hate all burgers except McDonalds and Brunos

This week’s mascot

Lucy Nicholls — age 12

If you would like your child to be a match day mascot,

please contact our mascot coordinator:

Claire Thirkill

claire.thirkill@chesterton.gi

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