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The search is on to find a new General Manager
Sunday 1st January 2012
Current RMFA General Manager CSgt Richie Hope (pictured right) is due to leave the Corps on the 31st March 2012 after 22 years service and therefore the position of General Manager is available for immediate takeover / handover. All interested applicants of Sgt or above can apply to RMFA Secretary CSgt Ian Mulholland for more information at Sec@royalmarinesfootball.co.uk
Lloyds of London 3 Royal Marines 4
Wednesday 23rd Nov 2011 at London
Goals from Mne Sam Logan 42Cdo his first goal for the Corps & 45Cdo's Mne Ollie Kennedy on his debut, and one each for the prolific duo of Mne Mikey Husbands & Lcpl Dan Beore ensured the Corps team won this annual fixture against Lloyds of London. Four players made debuts after being selected from the Tunney Cup tournament, Mne's Dawson, Moxham, Frost & Kennedy and two players returned to the fold after 6 month deployments to Afghanistan, Mne's Platten & Hildreth. Mne Matty Platten Cdo Log Regt pictured right was named Man of the Match
CTCRM make it a hatrick of Tunney Cups
Friday 18th Nov 2011 at Endurance Park CTCRM
A brace from Sgt Richard Griffin ensured CTCRM made it 3 Tunney Cup wins in row. CTCRM beat a valiant 40Cdo 2-0 on friday afternoon with CTCRM's Captain CSgt Richie Hope (right) lifted the trophy for the final time before leaving the Corps in March after 22 years service.In the Plate competition 30Cdo beat 42Cdo 2-1. In the Vets reunion match Danish Hacon's Laurels beat Dan Sloan's Globes 6-3 with Paul "Jock" Clark notching a hatrick for the Laurels.
The USMC Challenge Trophy "The Tunney Cup" Mon 14th to Fri 18th November 2011
The draw for the Tunney Cup 2011 has taken place and it see's last years winners CTCRM take on 42Cdo on Monday 14th at CTCRM 1200pm Kick off. That same day 45Cdo take on CLR at 1400hrs, 40Cdo take on 30Cdo at 0930hrs, The Band take on 4ASRM at 0930hrs, RM Poole v 539ASRM at 1200hrs & CHF v 5ASRM at 1400rs. For the full draw and all the latest results visit the RMFA Forum at http://rmfootball.proboards.com/index.cgi (requires registration)
Royal Marines retain the Inter Commands beating Naval Air Command 2-0 in extra time.
28 September 2011 at HMS Temeraire Portsmouth
Royal Marines FA secured a third straight Inter Commands Championship by beating Naval Air Command 2-0 in extra time. Mne Mark Conett & Cpl Simon Bochenski scored the goals with only 2 minutes remaining of extra time has both teams seemed resigned to taking penalty kicks. The RM team also beat Scotland Command 4-0 & Portsmouth Command 6-2 in the group games. Sgt Adam Fowler (pictured right) was named man of the match in the final.
Royal Marines 1 National Fire Brigade 1
15th September 2011 at Endurance Park CTCRM
The Stand in Management of WO1 Shaun Welburn & Captain Steve Marr saw the Corps team draw against a strong National Fire Service team 1-1 thanks to a goal from striker Mne Dave Middlemass (pictured right). The Corps team head off to Portsmouth on Sunday 25th Sept for their opening Inter Commands fixture against Scotland Command.
Read a full match report from WO1 Shaun Welburn here
Royal Marines FA install temporary management.
Assistant Manager WO1 Shaun Welburn (DST Leconfield) pictured right is taking over the riegns at the RMFA until after the Inter Commands which starts on Sunday 25th Sept at HMS Temeraire Portsmouth with a fixture against Scotland Command. He will be assisted by the vastly experienced Assistant Chairman Capt Steve Marr who has just finished a 3 year stint as Royal Navy FA Manager. Their first game is a Pre Inter Commands fixture against the National Fire Service at CTCRM's Endurance Park on Thursday 15th Sept 1400 Kick Off. Manager Cpl Shaun Foster is on a Career course until June 2012.
John Ellis Football Story 1958 - 1980
28th August 2011
Royal Marines & Royal Navy Football Legend John Ellis puts pen to paper for the RMFA website. This remarkable story starts the moment recruit John Ellis joins the Corps in 1958 and carries on well after he left the Corps as WO1 in 1980 to start a new life in the USA. Read the full story here.
Inter Commands Gallery updated
22nd August 2011
The Inter Commands Gallery has now been updated you can visit it by following this link Inter Commands Gallery
New Royal Navy Football Gallery
With so many Royal Marines having represented the Royal Navy FA over the years we thought it was about time we included a RNFA section into the Gallery. You can visit the RNFA gallery by clicking here
Sgt Neil Middleditch appointed RM AFC Manager
August 5th 2011
Former Corps Centre Half Sgt Neil Middleditch currently serving at CTCRM has been appointed the new RM AFC Manager replacing John Veale who has departed for Heavitree Utd. Neil will be assissted by PTI's CSgt Richie Hope & Sgt Adam Fowler. Royal Marines AFC's first competitive league fixture is at Endurance Park CTCRM on Saturday 13th August against Launceston.
2011 Corps player of the year award
July 23rd 2011 at Hull
Striker Mikey Husbands receives the 2011 Lee Stevenson Corps player of the year award from Hull City legend Nick Barmby. Read more here
Hull City U18's 5 Royal Marines 1
July 23rd 2011 at Hull
Hull City under 18's out gun the Royal Marines. Read more here
Taunton Town 2 Royal Marines 1
July 16th 2011 at Taunton Town
Taunton Town reversed last years 2-1 scoreline in a thrilling match at Wordsworth drive Taunton.
Read Taunton Towns match report here
Mne Al Lucas memorial tournament 2011
June 4th 2011 at Peebles Scotland
The Corps team fell at the semi final stage at the Mne Al Lucas memorial football tournament but a great day & evening was had by all. Read more here
