6.45pm 6 May 2025 Liverpool County Premier League, John Gregson Memorial Trophy, Semi Final Ormskirk West End 3 Long Lane 0 (att 42) Ormskirk West End stage most home games at Edge Hill University, so this was a rare chance to see their first team play at what I believe is their spiritual home at Whittle Drive Playing Fields. I assume this venue was used because the facilities at Edge Hill were unavailable for a midweek cup tie. The pitch at Whittle Drive was roped off along both touchlines, and changing rooms are in a small building at one end. I've no idea what the criteria is for a place in the Liverpool County Premier League's John Gregson Memorial Trophy this season, as it includes an odd mix of senior and youth sides. Ormskirk look likely to finish bottom of the second tier Championship Division, whereas Long Lane are an under 17 team. They are the closest Long Lane currently has to an adult side, and they will apparently join the open age divisions next season. It was a...
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