Important

******************** NEW UNDER 17 LEAGUE IS NOW BEING RUN BY THE MID LINCS YOUTH LEAGUE FOR THE SEASON 2013-2014 APPLICATIONS TO SECRETARY@MIDLINCS.COM ****************

Brazil 2-0 Mexico

Neymar and Jo score as Brazil defeat Mexico 2-0 to all but seal their place in the last four of the Confederations Cup.
VIDEO: Outrageous Neymar skill sets up Jo

A brilliant piece of skill from Neymar sets up Brazil's second goal in their 2-0 win over Mexico, scored by substitute Jo.
VIDEO: Highlights: Brazil 2-0 Mexico

A goal and assist from striker Neymar gives Brazil a 2-0 win over Mexico in the Confederations Cup in Fortaleza.
Violent protests mar Brazil match

Protesters clash with police in Brazil's city of Fortaleza ahead of a football match against Mexico, as public discontent over poor public services widens.
VIDEO: Neymar volley stuns Mexico

Brazil striker Neymar scores a fantastic volley to put Brazil 1-0 ahead in their Confederations Cup match against Mexico in Fortaleza.
Jackson expects Hearts job losses

Administrator Bryan Jackson insists that Hearts can be saved, but expects there to be job losses at Tynecastle.
Striker Carroll signs for West Ham

West Ham United complete the signing of England striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool in a club record £15m deal.
Newcastle fans need more 'clarity'

Former Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd calls for clarity on what is going on at St James Park.
VIDEO: Brazilian freestyle football skills

Watch these freestyle footballers showing off their skills in Rio de Janeiro.
Neville expects exciting campaign

Phil Neville believes the managerial changes in the Premier League will result in a fascinating season.

Pilgrims go Wilde in search for left-back as Stainfield departs

DENNIS Greene's search for a new left-back is nearing its conclusion, with Gainsborough Trinity's Josh Wilde believed to be his top target. The Boston United boss has held talks with the 21-year-old full-back, who has decided to quit Trinity following an impressive 12-month spell at the Northolme. The former Buxton defender does have options elsewhere, but the Pilgrims are one of the leading contenders for his signature. Greene was tight tipped about the identity of his target, but did...
Four-midable Lincoln Ladies called up for England

Four Lincoln Ladies players have been named in Hope Powell's England squad for next month's Euro 2013 Finals in Sweden. Lincoln and England captain Casey Stoney, Sophie Bradley, Jess Clarke and goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, will be taking part in the tournament, which starts on July 10. Powell's England side are among the favourites, having reached the final of the competition four years ago, when they lost 6-2 against Germany. They face a tough set of fixtures, however, after being drawn in Group...
Lincoln City gossip: Imps to turn attention back to striker Nick...

Lincoln City could turn to former Mansfield striker Nick Wright as they look to fill the void left by Vadaine Oliver. The striker was on Gary Simpson's list of summer targets, but the forward had been holding out for a move to his former club Kidderminster. But the Harriers have yet to make their move and with two weeks to go to pre-season, Wright is still without a club. Simpson is an admirer of the striker who was once hailed as good enough for the "Football League" by Mansfield...
Defender Josh Wilde walks away from Gainsborough Trinity offer

Josh Wilde will not be a part of Steve Housham's Gainsborough Trinity revolution. The left back was given an ultimatum by the Trinity manager to make up his mind whether he will re-sign for the club by last weekend. But a phone call on Saturday between the player and the manager did not result in the news many fans were hoping for. "He won't be signing," said Housham. "I am not sure what he will be doing but he has not accepted the deal which was put in front of him. "We know...
Boyce signs for two years

Lincoln City centre back, Andrew Boyce has signed a new two-year contract with the club. The first team regular has signed a new deal that will run to the end of the 2014/15 season. Boyce joined the club from Gainsbourough Trinity in the summer of 2012.

Mid Lincs County Youth League

The AGM of the Mid Lincs County Youth League was held on Monday 10th June. Teams registered for the 2013-2014 Season is now 336 Teams. Formats of football we provide include 5v5,7v7,9v9 and 11v11. Competitions will be held for ALL age groups this seaason including u7,8 and 9s. A New age group has been introduced to include under 17s as the League considered that this was not catered for by other Leagues. The League continues to go from strength to strength in numbers and offers more football than any other League in this county.

Sportsmanship Awards 2012-2013

U7s HBW U8 Nettleham U9 Hykeham Tigers U10 Claytons U11 Fishtoft Youth U12 Louth Old Boys

U13 HBW Utd Bees U14 Heckington Juniors U15 Woodhall Spa U16 Saxilby Athletic

Club of the Year

1st HBW Utd

2nd St Helens

3rd Ruston Sports

4th Greenbank

A change to the age limit at which boys and girls can play football in the same teams has been unanimously voted in by The Football Association, who have increased the mixed football age group to include Under 15s.

The resolution to increase the mixed football age limit from Under 14s to 15s was approved last week by The FA’s shareholders at their annual general meeting after The FA Board, FA Executive and FA Council agreed the proposal. The change will come into effect for the forthcoming 2013/14 season, and will enable The FA to conduct further research into mixed football at this older age group.

Kelly Simmons, Director of the National Game and Women’s Football at The FA, said: “This is really great news and we are delighted that The FA shareholders fully supported the rule change to enable boys and girls to play in the same teams, if they wish to do so, up to the Under 15s age limit. The most important thing is to give girls who want to play football the choice.”