Leftfooters FC - Revision history

Ross Burgess at 17:59, 26 March 2016

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	On Sunday 21 November 1999, after gathering in the [[Black Cap]] public house in [[Camden Town]], fourteen people had an informal kick about in Regent’s Park and Leftfooters Football Club was effectively born. The founder, Neil Caulfield, had already had an aborted attempt at this a few months earlier, but he persisted, canvassed for more interested people and this time he was successful. Indeed, this inaugural kick-about was announced in a pretty high profile article in ''[[Axiom]]'' Magazine - headlined LEFT FOOT FORWARD - which was later reproduced in the newsletter of the [[Gay Football Supporters Network]] (GFSN) to draw further recruits.		On Sunday 21 November 1999, after gathering in the [[Black Cap]] public house in [[Camden Town]], fourteen people had an informal kick about in [[Regent’s Park]] and Leftfooters Football Club was effectively born. The founder, Neil Caulfield, had already had an aborted attempt at this a few months earlier, but he persisted, canvassed for more interested people and this time he was successful. Indeed, this inaugural kick-about was announced in a pretty high profile article in ''[[Axiom]]'' Magazine - headlined LEFT FOOT FORWARD - which was later reproduced in the newsletter of the [[Gay Football Supporters Network]] (GFSN) to draw further recruits.

	In the article Neil was quoted as saying: "The ethos behind the club is to have fun and play football in a non-competitive atmosphere. We are not picking a side based on people's ability but on their desire to have a fun knockabout game and maybe a few beers afterwards."		In the article Neil was quoted as saying: "The ethos behind the club is to have fun and play football in a non-competitive atmosphere. We are not picking a side based on people's ability but on their desire to have a fun knockabout game and maybe a few beers afterwards."

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	[[Yorkshire Terriers]], [[Leicester Wildecats]] and [[Bristol Panthers]] have all held annual 5 or 6-a-side tournaments, and Leftfooters have usually sent teams to those as well. As Leftfooters steadfastly refuse to ‘select’ teams performance is traditionally unpredictable and bottom place is very often achieved. However, after missing out on a first tournament win in Leicester 2004 by a single goal a Leftfooters team was victorious at the same tournament in September 2005, which made a few people quite emotional. Individual players had received awards, the club had picked up several "Fair Play" trophies and had even won a pool tournament - but this was the first time a "proper" trophy had been won. It was a matter of particular pride that it had been achieved without compromising the ethos that makes the club what it is.		[[Yorkshire Terriers]], [[Leicester Wildecats]] and [[Bristol Panthers]] have all held annual 5 or 6-a-side tournaments, and Leftfooters have usually sent teams to those as well. As Leftfooters steadfastly refuse to ‘select’ teams performance is traditionally unpredictable and bottom place is very often achieved. However, after missing out on a first tournament win in Leicester 2004 by a single goal a Leftfooters team was victorious at the same tournament in September 2005, which made a few people quite emotional. Individual players had received awards, the club had picked up several "Fair Play" trophies and had even won a pool tournament - but this was the first time a "proper" trophy had been won. It was a matter of particular pride that it had been achieved without compromising the ethos that makes the club what it is.

	On 24 February 2002 Leftfooters played their first ever 11-a-side match against Yorkshire Terriers on the Astroturf at South [[~~Leed~~]]s Stadium – after a curry and a night out in [[Bradford]]. Footers first ever scorer was the singing centre forward, Antonio, and the game ended in a 2-2 draw.		On 24 February 2002 Leftfooters played their first ever 11-a-side match against Yorkshire Terriers on the Astroturf at South [[Leeds]] Stadium – after a curry and a night out in [[Bradford]]. Footers first ever scorer was the singing centre forward, Antonio, and the game ended in a 2-2 draw.

	== GFSN League ==		== GFSN League ==

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Ross Burgess at 14:49, 26 December 2013

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	'''Leftfooters FC''' is a gay football team, founded in 1999 and based in London.		[[File:Leftfooters.gif\|thumb\|Leftfooters logo]]'''Leftfooters FC''' is a gay football team, founded in 1999 and based in [[London]].

	== Left Foot Forward ==		== Left Foot Forward ==

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GFSN League

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	The club had grown steadily in Brian's care but he felt that two years in charge was quite enough and he handed over the reins to Michael Hayes. Mike's arrival coincided with an influx of younger players, which was part of an accelerated period of expansion. It also coincided with the introduction of GFSN's National 11-a-side League and Leftfooters FC became one of the four founder members.		The club had grown steadily in Brian's care but he felt that two years in charge was quite enough and he handed over the reins to Michael Hayes. Mike's arrival coincided with an influx of younger players, which was part of an accelerated period of expansion. It also coincided with the introduction of [[GFSN National League\|GFSN's National 11-a-side League]] and Leftfooters FC became one of the four founder members.

	The first game was played on 16 November 2002 against Leicester Wildecats on Astroturf in [[Caledonian Road]] and Leftfooters came out on top by 6-5. Despite the winning start they ended up bottom of the table and concluded the campaign with a record 16-0 mismatch in [[Bristol]] in July 2003 - which left many wondering whether the club should continue in a league which was proving more challenging than anticipated.		The first game was played on 16 November 2002 against [[Leicester Wildecats]] on Astroturf in [[Caledonian Road]] and Leftfooters came out on top by 6-5. Despite the winning start they ended up bottom of the table and concluded the campaign with a record 16-0 mismatch in [[Bristol]] in July 2003 - which left many wondering whether the club should continue in a league which was proving more challenging than anticipated.

	On 23 July 2003 the Leftfooters Yahoo Group went live; it has proved to be a very successful communication tool and a good way of sharing photos and gossip and generally taunting one another. It had over 120 members by September 2005.		On 23 July 2003 the Leftfooters Yahoo Group went live; it has proved to be a very successful communication tool and a good way of sharing photos and gossip and generally taunting one another. It had over 120 members by September 2005.

Ross Burgess at 06:55, 12 July 2013

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	'''Leftfooters FC''' is a gay football team, founded in 1999.		'''Leftfooters FC''' is a gay football team, founded in 1999 and based in London.

	== Left Foot Forward ==		== Left Foot Forward ==

Ross Burgess: /* Footers International */

2013-05-13T22:16:35Z

Footers International

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	In June 2005, Mike Hayes handed over responsibility to Michael Collins after three years during which he had seen Leftfooters go from strength to strength. A presentation was made to him to express the club's appreciation and affection, during a pretty wild party at the Black Cap.		In June 2005, Mike Hayes handed over responsibility to Michael Collins after three years during which he had seen Leftfooters go from strength to strength. A presentation was made to him to express the club's appreciation and affection, during a pretty wild party at the Black Cap.

	In August 2005, the new 'Gayczar' led a full Leftfooters squad to Copenhagen to take part in the ‘recreational’ level of the IGLFA World Cup for the first time. Several other Footers also went - to supplement two other squads - Sydney Rangers and the eventual recreational winners, Samurai of Japan. At first the main aim, besides getting drunk and having fun, was to avoid humiliation, especially when the club was drawn in the competition's "Group of Death" with the holders Florida Storm, the hosts, Pan Fodbold of Copenhagen, and Hotlanta Heat/Wild Westphalians. Leftfooters surprised many people, not least themselves, by what they achieved and had a really positive impact on a very enjoyable tournament. The club's record win in all competitions (6-0) was achieved against Prague, and an undreamt of semi-final place was secured with 'Footers gaining a surprise fourth place. But many feel that Leftfooters FC had its finest hour to date when they lost only 2-1 to the holders, Florida Storm. The Americans were fulsome in their praise. The match result on their web-site was annotated with the following: "Just a note to all the viewers back home...this single team had the most spirit and sportsmanship I have ever witnessed on and off the field! Good Job London looking forward to seeing you on the field and partying in Copenhagen!"		In August 2005, the new 'Gayczar' led a full Leftfooters squad to Copenhagen to take part in the ‘recreational’ level of the [[IGLFA]] World Cup for the first time. Several other Footers also went - to supplement two other squads - Sydney Rangers and the eventual recreational winners, Samurai of Japan. At first the main aim, besides getting drunk and having fun, was to avoid humiliation, especially when the club was drawn in the competition's "Group of Death" with the holders Florida Storm, the hosts, Pan Fodbold of Copenhagen, and Hotlanta Heat/Wild Westphalians. Leftfooters surprised many people, not least themselves, by what they achieved and had a really positive impact on a very enjoyable tournament. The club's record win in all competitions (6-0) was achieved against Prague, and an undreamt of semi-final place was secured with 'Footers gaining a surprise fourth place. But many feel that Leftfooters FC had its finest hour to date when they lost only 2-1 to the holders, Florida Storm. The Americans were fulsome in their praise. The match result on their web-site was annotated with the following: "Just a note to all the viewers back home...this single team had the most spirit and sportsmanship I have ever witnessed on and off the field! Good Job London looking forward to seeing you on the field and partying in Copenhagen!"

	The tremendous Leftfooters’ supporters and the magnificent [[Yorkshire Terriers]] who roared encouragement throughout and added a lot of humour to the occasion share the accolade. Who could forget the Mexican Wave, which the Florida subs ended up joining? Such was the noise that players on far-flung pitches realised that something special was going on and the crowd grew steadily throughout. Sensing an upset, the Paris Arc-en-Ciel manager yelled "Allez Rouges! Allez Rouges!" passionately from the touchline. It was not to be, but the performance was so good that the players were anything but despondent.		The tremendous Leftfooters’ supporters and the magnificent [[Yorkshire Terriers]] who roared encouragement throughout and added a lot of humour to the occasion share the accolade. Who could forget the Mexican Wave, which the Florida subs ended up joining? Such was the noise that players on far-flung pitches realised that something special was going on and the crowd grew steadily throughout. Sensing an upset, the Paris Arc-en-Ciel manager yelled "Allez Rouges! Allez Rouges!" passionately from the touchline. It was not to be, but the performance was so good that the players were anything but despondent.

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