Richard Braithwaite

Technical Specification Consultant @ Crown Paints. Blackburn Sunday League Secretary

[Lancashire FA @LancashireFA]

Book onto the next Adults in Junior Football Workshop 👪

The free, in-person workshop is aimed at parents & coaches, and focuses on creating a positive, safe and inclusive environment.

📅 Mon 13 July
⏰ 6.30pm
🏟️ County Ground, Leyland
🔗 Book here ➡️ https://t.co/fAA17RWqsd

[Lancashire FA @LancashireFA]

🚨 VACANCY

We're looking for a Head of Facilities & Investment to join our team!

If you have a strong understanding of grassroots football development, sports facility investment and partnership working - this one might be for you.

More info here ➡️ https://t.co/yH8EY9oF1w

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

THE ROSEBOWL FINAL 2025

Longshaw FC vs. Observatory FC

Sunday 1st June 2025 K/O 2pm at Mill Hill St Peter's FC

Gates open at 9:30, admission is £3, and the bar opens at midday, with hot food available all day.

@MHSP_ @FcObservatory @lancstelegraph

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

THE ROSEBOWL FINAL 2025 🌹🤍💙
Longshaw FC vs. Observatory FC
Sunday 1st June 2025 K/O 2pm at @MHSP_
Gates open at 0930, £3 Admission

The bar opens at midday, and hot food is available.

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

Next Sunday, Mill Hill St Peter's FC will take on Ewood Blues FC in the Golden Anniversary Cup Final, K/O 11 a.m.

Gates open at 0930am and admission is £3.

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

BREAKING NEWS

The draw for the Golden Anniversary Cup Group Stage has been made:

Group A
Mill Hill St Peter's
Helmshore Harriers
Station
Tavern

Group B
Ewood Blues
FC Havelock
Golden Cup

Each team will play each other once, and the top two in each group will advance to the Golden Anniversary Cup Semi-Final.

The draw was made by LH (ETWE) CISSM David Harshaw and LH (ETWE) CISSM Dylan Duke at RAF High Wycombe.

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

Very early days in Division One, but @MellorOldBoysFC play Chemistry and both will be keen to add to their points tally in their first season in the @BlackburnLeague top tier.

K/O is 10.30 at Mellor Juniors, Whinney Lane, BB2 7EH

Meanwhile, @FcLongshaw entertain @MHSP_ at Blacksnape, Darwen, BB3 3PN. K/O is 10.30am

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

Meanwhile, in Division Two the early pacesetters Tavern FC meet leaders @BeehiveFC23 at Roman Road, Blackburn, BB2 3UY, with neither side keen to lose their winning record.

Bridgewater take on @HelmshoreHFC at Blacksnape. K/O 10.30am

And league newcomers @ReadUnitedFoot1 will be looking to add to the 3 points they took last week, as they entertain Ewood Blues at Read Recreation Ground, Whalley Road, Read, BB12 7PN

[Helmshore Harriers @HelmshoreHFC]

Looking for a Keeper for the 24/25 Season 🧤

Play at Pleasington Playing Fields, Blackburn, 10:30am kick offs in the Blackburn Sunday Football League Division 2

Any reposts/suggestions would be heeeeyoogely welcome!

[Darwen FC @DarwenFC]

▶️ Thursday Night Football

On Thursday evening we are proud to be hosting an inter-league fixture between The @BlackburnLeague and The @BFSFA.

Details below 👇

#OneClub 🇦🇹

[Richard Braithwaite @FA_Ref_Rick]

RT @BlackburnLeague: A place in the last 16 of the @LancashireFA Sunday Trophy awaits the winners of the following ties, which are schedule…

[Darwen CC Towers @DarwenCCTowers]

Our u15’s opponents this Friday have had to cancel on us due to a cup fixture, so if any local
under 15’s want a friendly on @DarwenCC please get in touch - [email protected]

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

As we approach the New Year, we are looking to recruit new teams to join us for season 2023/24, which kicks off on Sunday 13th August 2023.

For further details and advice, please DM our league management team who will help you get playing.

League pics courtesy of @sjt_photos

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

❌ All fixtures at Pleasington Playing Fields scheduled for this weekend have been postponed, in anticipation of frozen pitches, following an inspection this afternoon by @blackburndarwen

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

ALL Football is OFF at Pleasington Grass Playing Fields on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November 2022. Under no circumstance must teams attempt to train on @bwd Council Pitches.

[The Blackburn Sunday Football League @BlackburnLeague]

It's the @BlackburnLeague Golden Anniversary Cup Final on Sunday between Darwen Anchor FC vs. @BeesKneesFC at @Mill_HillSP K/O 10.30am @lancstelegraph 💚🖤💛🖤⚽️🏆

[Richard Braithwaite @FA_Ref_Rick]

@PennineFootball @Mcgrail777 @waynebe00475616 @auntieshotshots @MSactivelancs @Johnnybez7 Thank you to everyone who helped organise the event

[Creative Football @PennineFootball]

We just want congratulate @FA_Ref_Rick on his promotion to level 5 senior county referee!

Richard is a quality guy and referee!

From everyone at Creative Football thankyou for your help/volunteering with the @united_blokes tournament and a massive well done mate 👏