The MJSL's 63rd season represents a remarkable journey that continues to provide grassroots football in the local community ....    

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                MATCH DAY 23 - REVIEW - Jan 22nd 

The 2 league games survived the weather today but just 1 of the 2 cup games was played. It may have been the pivotal day of the season as Haroldeans 2 closest rivals lost leaving the merseysiders very clear favourites to take the title. In Leeds, reigning champions showed good form by edging HPR 2-1 in a very close match. David Herman was on the mark again for the students but Jake Kelly hit a brace for the visitors.

Oakhill went to Liverpool needing to upset the applecart but came home with a 4 goal defeat. A double strike from Jamie Harris, ably supported by a goal each from Bobby Abrahams and Cabral Christian secured the important 3pts which sees them 9 pts clear with 8 league games remaining.  

In the Shonn Trophy, perhaps a suprise to most as South Manchester 2nd lost 5-2 at home to Crumpsall at Hough End and bowed out at the first hurdle. Levin and Linton scored for the home team whilst Freedman, Silverman, Kayser and Rose (2) were on the mark for Crumpsall who will now face the winner of today's postponed game between Republic 1st and Broughton in QFs....

                                         Fay and Henry Shonn Trophy - Round 1

MATCH DAY 24 - PREVIEW - Jan 29th

There are 4 league games on Sundays, Haroldeans and Maccabi Mcr 3rd should both get 3 pts when they meet Leeds Maccabi 3rd and Broughton whilst Crumpsall will be looking forward to their game against Republic 1st. The final game should be a very close encounter as Oakhill will want to get back on track as they host Republic 2nd.

CUP FIXTURES - RELEASED 14 JANUARY 2012 

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IMPORTANT RULES TO NOTE :

1. Only players who have reached the age of 16 are allowed to play in Open Age soccer per FA rule 4D, all clubs that have registered such players must not field these youngsters under any circumstances. The relevant teams have been notified accordingly.

2. If you have any players that are "foreign" then the MJSL Secretary must be notified and an International Transfer Certiicate will need to be applied for from the FA with all relevant details being provided to the MJSL. There are NO exceptions to this mandatory FA requirement. No team may plead ignorance and must comply.

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Best photo from last season is directly below, taken by Chris Tofalos at the Shonn Final as Jamie Lyons heads home Republic 1st goal but loses it in the process !  Reigning League Champions Maccabi Manchester 3rd and current Feldman Trophy holders Oakhill Lions are pictured also ...

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PLEASE NOTE an updated message gets added just after lunch time on Friday afternoon to the answer phone for Salford Recreation regarding Frederick Road availability and the contact number is 0161 607 1758.

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All contact regarding the website should be through myself including any advertising and sponsor requests. If you have any old photos then email them to me for the History section to be updated.

I wish everybody connected with the MJSL every success over the 2011-12 season.

Many thanks

Paul Rose         Updated from August 2011

MJSL Vice Chairman  & Honorary General Secretary

Manchester FA Council member