La FEAFV despide el 2008 con diez nuevas asociaciones PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 23 December 2008

Image El pasado sábado 20 de diciembre se celebró en Barcelona la 5ª Junta Directiva de la FEAFV, con la Agrupació Barça Veterans como anfitriona.

Asistieron a esta última Junta de 2008 Juan María Zorriqueta del Athletic Club de Bilbao, como Presidente, la Asociación de Veteranos del Real Madrid CF, Atlético de Madrid, Real Sociedad, Elche FC, Hércules FC, Málaga CF, RCD Mallorca y la Agrupació Barça Veterans.
Además, asistieron invitadas 3 de las diez asociaciones que fueron aprobadas en dicha Junta: Celta de Vigo, Osasuna y Getafe CF.

El Presidente informó de las distintas Reuniones Zonales celebradas en todo el territorio español y se mostró muy satisfecho por la consecución del principal objetivo de la Federación para el año que despedimos: la FEAFV cierra el año con 31 asociaciones miembro y ya incluye a casi todos los clubes de primera y a un gran número de asociaciones de segunda.
En esta Junta se aprobaron, pendientes de ratificación por parte de la Asamblea, las siguientes Asociaciones: Celta de Vigo, Real Murcia, Albacete Balompié, Osasuna, Getafe, Salamanca, Sporting Gijón, Deportivo a Coruña, Racing de Santander y Real Zaragoza.

Asimismo, también se debatió la modificación de estatutos para presentar en la próxima asamblea, que se celebrará en el mes de marzo en Barcelona.

 
New tome crammed with Aberdeen history PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 30 October 2008

Image Written by respected Aberdeen FC historian Kevin Stirling, with a foreword by Dons legend Willie Miller and published in time for Christmas, Aberdeen FC on this day (published by Pitch Publishing) tells the story of the Dons' long and eventful history. With individual diary entries for every day of the year, plus multiple listings on busier dates, it is full of Pittodrie heroes (and villains) and tells the tales of the matches and the characters, the promotions and relegations - indeed, all the events, however big or small, that have helped make Aberdeen FC the club it is today.

Aberdeen FC On This Day is available from Aberdeen FC, all good bookshops, Asda, and can be purchased online at: www.amazon.co.uk.

 
 
EFPA visits Olympique Marseille for National Presentation PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 23 October 2008

Image On Tuesday 14th, a delegation of EFPA visited Marseille with the aim of organising the national presentation of EFPA in France.
Mr. Eduardo Juan, Member of the Permanent Working Committee, was received by OM representative Mr. Thierry Agnello at the club's premises in Marseille.

The aim of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of organising a national gathering of former players hosted by OM to officially present EFPA in France and promote the creation of a National Federation of Former Players.

Together with EFPA President, Ramon Alfonseda, Eduardo Juan also visited Liverpool and Dortmund last August with the same objectives. The meeting in Liverpool, hosted by Everton Former Players' Foundation at Goodison Park was a success with over 20 British clubs taking part in the gathering.

A member of EFPA since 2007, the proposal to be hosts was well received by OM and concluded with the agreement to celebrate the national meeting in Marseille on December 2nd.

 
Everton FC's Chaplain Harry Ross meets EFPA President in Barcelona PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Image Everton FC's Chaplain Harry Ross landed yesterday in Barcelona to meet EFPA President Ramon Alfonseda to strengthen the cooperation between EFPA, Everton and Agrupació Barça Veterans.

Accompanied by Everton's FPF President, Mr. Laurence Lee the meeting was held at FC Barcelona premises where they toured the Stadium, visited Barça Veterans' offices and social club and learned about the history of the FC Barcelona Chapel.

One of the aims of the visit was to film the premises to request the same to Everton FC. At present, many FPFs don't have an official seat in their clubs and they must work from home leaving no common social space for former players to meet in their stadiums.

 
Aston Villa Stars turning out for Paul Birch PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 14 July 2008

Image A star-studded line up is anticipated to take the field when the Aston Villa Old Stars football team play a Sutton United FC X1 in support of former Aston Villa and Wolves star Paul Birch, who is courageously fighting bone cancer.

The entire proceeds from this match are going to ‘The Paul Birch Trust’ that has been initiated by the Aston Villa Former Players Association and they call on all football fans to come along and support this most deserving cause.

Paul Birch enjoyed a 19-year career as a professional footballer making 462 first-class appearances until his retirement in 1999. Between 1980-1991 he played over 200 games for Aston Villa, which included playing in and winning the European Super-Cup Final against the mighty Barcelona. He quickly became a fans favourite at every club he played for due to his consistent high standard of performance of which determination and total commitment were the ever-present foundations.

Neil Rioch, former Aston Villa player and founder & chairman of Aston Villa FPA said, “this football match is very special to all Aston Villa former players, as I’m sure it is to all football fans, because Paul Birch is one of life’s very special people.” He went on, “with this condition preventing him from working for the past eight months and having a 10-years old daughter to support, life for Paul couldn’t be any tougher, but typically, he is showing the same qualities he did as a footballer in battling this dreaded disease. This match and a series of other events are planned to help generate the funds that will ease the burden and ensure a better quality of life for Paul and his family.”

Sutton United Chairman Mike Long adds: “We are delighted to be able to welcome the Aston Villa Old Stars football team to our ground and support what is a very worthy cause. We look forward to contributing to both a successful fundraising event and entertaining game of football.”

The match takes place at the Sutton Utd FC ground in Hollyfield Road, Sutton Coldfield on Sunday 27th July, kick-off 2.30pm. Stalls, kid’s attractions and competitions will also be a feature on the day.

Entry to the ground is by match programme priced £2 in advance or £3 at the gate on the day. Match programmes are on sale at the following outlets

• Aston Villa FC club shop at Villa Park
• Aston Villa FC ticket office at Villa Park
• Sutton United FC ground in Hollyfield Road, Sutton Coldfield

For further information, please contact:

Debbie Munro
Press Officer Sutton United FC
0121 240 4040 / 07710 422889 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Or
Neil Rioch
Chairman Aston Villa Former Players Association
07968 872776 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Abedi Pelé scores again for OM Star Club PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 04 June 2008

Image Former African International player Abedi Ayew Pelé rejoined his OM team on Sunday June 1st to play an exhibition match in Sainte-Tulle before 2.000 spectators. Abedi Pelé was thrice winner of the French "Ballon d'Or" (1990, 1991 and 1992), French Cup winner in 1990, 1991 and 1992 and once UEFA Champions League Campion in 1993. Being the team's captain he scored the first goal on Sunday leading OM to a 3-1 victory.

On a different front, OM veterans played up against Spain, France and Algeria at the II edition of the RTL Futsal held in the Palais du Sport in Marseille losing to Spain and defeating France 6-4 in the second match. Ferreri, Durand,Libbra, Ferreira, Brando, Perez, Marquet, Casoni and Mouret were some of the players who participated.

 
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