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Sunday 16th August
KLFC Women 2 Histon 0
The Lynn women took on there Cambridgeshire rivals in the second of a double header match. With Histon competing two leagues above the Lynn women the game was going to be a stiff test.
The Lynn women performed superbly well taking the game to Histon throughout and finally winning by two goals to nil. Goal scorers Jess Shand & Alice Coyne.
KLFC Women 0 Acle Ladies 0
The Kings Lynn women found it hard to breakdown a competitive Acle team.
Next up for the Lynn women is Norwich City Ladies Reserves this Wednesday at Bircham Newton CITB 6.30pm Kick off.
Saturday 15th August
Lynn 1 Stocksbridge PS 3
Lynn's last stint in the Northern Premier League had seen them unbeaten on the opening day of the three seasons they competed in that league.
For the opening minutes of this season's campaign it looked as if that record might be maintained and all the talk and optimism of pre-season was going to be reflected in the result against the division's newcomers who had gained promotion via the play-offs.
On 4 minutes Gareth Sheldon put Lynn ahead from close range following Owen Story's cross from the right.
Any hopes that the visitors might fall apart with the early reverse and the thought of playing one of the pre-season favourites for promotion were short lived and Steels settled and gave warning of what was to come when Jamie Vardy stung the hands of Jason White on 28 minutes.
Ten minutes later the scores were level. Vardy was again the cause of Lynn's woes, easily finding space in the Lynn defence and crossing to Brian Cusworth score.
Lynn might claim to have spent more time in the opposition's half but after the break but few chances were created. Too often the long ball was deployed but not finding its man whilst at the back gaps were created.
When Lynn did get a shot on target it invariably straight at the visiting keeper. Three free kicks for good positions were wasted - two going off target whilst a third was easily saved low to the 'keepers right.
On 54 minutes Andy Ring put Steels ahead after Vardy had again sliced open the defence.
Vardy completed the scoring on 81 minutes leaving Lynn manager Karl Heggs to some up the game as "Shocking".
Lynn: White, Magunda, Murray (Martin 82), Johnson (Smith 58), McAughtrie, Boyce, Story, Lloyd, Sheldon, Birley, Beswick (Green 58). Subs (not used): Webb, Whatsize.
Stocksbridge: Scott, Green, Schofield, Dawson, Lovell, Hawes, Ring (Stirrup 75), Telling, Cusworth (Riley 48), Ward, Vardy. Subs (not used): Wilkinson, Cockerill, Hewitt.
Att: 1047
On a brighter note, two goals from former Norwich City scholar Nick Davey gave Lynn Reserves victory at CRC.
Thursday 13th August
Linnets sign midfielder
Lynn have signed left sided midfielder Ryan Beswick.
A former Leicester City trainee he spent part of last season loaned to Redditch United.
The 20 year old has had trials with Kettering Town this summer, playing against Lynn in the pre-season friendly and conceding the penalty on Callum Lloyd.
He also played against Lynn when with Redditch last season - scoring from the penalty spot.
The initial contract is for one month.
Wednesday 12th August
Lynn Reserves 1 Histon Reserves 2
Lynn Reserves moved up one place in the league by virtue of scoring their first goal of the season.
This, however, came too late as Histon had gone into a first half lead through Craig Hammond and then went further ahead on the hour through Kieran Leabon.
Nicholas Davey pulled a goal back for Lynn but Histon hung on.
Lynn: McAnally, Burton, Darlow, Parkinson, Spittlehouse, Harvey, Fell, Hyde,Moreira, Davey, Rose
Saturday 8th August
Rugby Town 1 Lynn 2
Three goals in a ten minute spell in the first half saw Lynn to victory in their final pre-season match.
Lynn took the lead on twenty minutes, Gareth Sheldon heading home but Jason Ramsey replied for the home side almost immediately. Lynn regained the lead when Callum Lloyd went on a mazy run past several defenders before shooting home from close range.
Lynn included 19 year old trialist Ben Algar. The left sided midfielder made five league appearances for Chesterfield.
Lynn: White (Whatsize 62), Magunda, Murray, Johnson (Webb 62), McAughtrie, Boyce (Martin 45), Story (Rose 62), Lloyd, Sheldon (Robinson 45), Birley (Smith 62), Algar (Green 45).
Lynn Reserves 0 Debenham LC 2
Debenham won on their Ridgeons Premier debut but it was a result that flattered the visits.
Visiting substitute Keifer Bultitude got the goals in the last ten minutes of the game.
The first half was a even affair. On 20 minutes Tom McCarthy's cross gave Sam Darlow the best chance of the opening period for Lynn but the final touch alluded him.
Warren Taylor-Holt should have given the visitors the lead five minutes later but he failed to connect with just McAnally to beat.
Stephen Harvey hit the Debenham bar with a long range effort in the opening minutes of the second half but the resulting goalmouth scramble, one of a number that took place ion the visitor's goalmouth, was cleared. With ten minutes remaining Bultitude put Debenham ahead - a lead that was increased in the finally minutes when the ball, bouncing down from the bar, was adjudged to have crossed the line before coming out.
The visitor's line-up included former Linnet Ed Cussons.
Lynn: McAnally, Burton, Parkinson, Leggett J Spittlehouse, Harvey, McCarthy (Glendinning 57), Hyde, Rudd, Fell, Darlow (Ashworth 75). Booked: Hyde.
Thursday 6th August
White signs
As anticipated 25 year old keeper Jason White (b.28/01/84) completed the paperwork and signed for Lynn this evening.
White's contact with Mansfield ended last season.
Having been released by Nottingham Forest at the age of 16 he was with Mansfield Town from 2000 making 57 league appearances and eventually being transfer listed in January 2009.
Tuesday 4th August
Brackley 1 Lynn 1
Although this was Lynn's penultimate pre-season game it was not very friendly as three players were dismissed in a 1-1 draw.
Lynn fell behind in the first minute through Tom Winters but Lynn drew level by virtue of a Gareth Sheldon penalty four minutes into the second half.
With the scoring over there came the dismissals. Sheldon and Brackley's Danny Spencer were asked to leave the pitch following an altercation and then in the final minutes Lynn substitute Jordan Smith was red carded for a challenge on Wayne Blossom.
Lynn: White, Magunda, Murray, Johnson, McAughtrie, Boyce, Storey (Martin 72), Lloyd, Sheldon (Robinson 68), Birley, Green (Smith 45). Unused subs: Webb, Rose, Whatsize.
On Monday evening Lynn Youth defeated Holbeach 3-1 - Lynn scorers: Foster 2, Livotti.
Sunday 2nd August
Hockering 2 KLFC Women 9
The KLFC Women travelled to Hockering to play in their third pre-season fixture.
Lynn quickly took the lead through a well placed strike from Chelsea bound Alice Coyne and increased there lead to go in at half time by two goals to nil. After the break Lynn upped the tempo to go three up but Hockering replied through a breakaway goal. Lynn again quickly replied through Coyne only for Hockering to score through a freak deflection off the goalkeeper. Lynn continued to up there all round play to run out 9-2 winners in a competitive game. Another young prodigy from the KLCF Advanced Girls was Laura Shimmon who scored on her full senor women's debut.
Goal scorers, Alice Coyne 4, Tiff Forshaw 1, Chloe Riches 1, Adele Munday 1, Laura Shimmon 1 and Own Goal.
The squad now travel to Aldiss Park to take on Dereham Town Ladies next Sunday.
Saturday 1st August
Lynn 5 Histon 1
The young team fielded by Histon were no match for Lynn who raced into a three goals lead in the first sixteen minutes through goals by Jordon Smith (twice) and Gareth Sheldon.
Histon pulled a goal back when Craig McAughtrie blocked a shot but the ball fell to Stefan Gainsly to shoot home from close range - giving trialist keeper Jason White no chance.
White was rarely tested but did all that was required of him.
The second half saw Lynn continue to dominate with goals by Phil Green and Gareth Sheldon completing the rout.
Included on the bench was Daryl Rose who played for the A and Reserve teams last season. He impressed against Dereham on Tuesday and once again, when introduced in the second half, did not look out of place - a useful addition to the squad with potential for the future.
Lynn: White, Magunda, Murray, Johnson, McAughtrie, Boyce, Smith, Lloyd, Sheldon, Birley, Green. Subs: Martin, Robinson, Webb, Rose, Whatsize.
Tuesday 28th July
Dereham 3 Lynn 2
Trailing 2-0 at half time a mixed Lynn team gave a better second half performance which saw Lynn get on level terms with goals from Tom White and Phil Green. Dereham regained the lead with three minutes remaining.
Lynn: Emery, Parkinson, Martin, Gilchrist, J Spittlehouse, Johnson, Harvey, Webb, Harper, Rose, Green. Subs: Penty, McCartney, T Spittlehouse, White, A McAnally
Edwards departs
Lynn have parted company with striker Luke Edwards - but are looking for a keeper who is expected to make his debut against Histon on Saturday.
The former Tamworth and Hinckley United frontman who was with Hednesford last season has left the club by mutual consent having failed to make the starting line-up in the pre-season friendlies.
Edwards' departure follows that of David Galbraith's from The Walks.
Sunday 26th July
Kings Lynn FC Women 2 OOH Lincoln City U18's Girls 4
The King's Lynn FC Women took on a well organized Lincoln City U18 team today at The Walks Stadium.
The game quickly started at a high tempo with Lincoln taking an early lead only for Lynn to reply through a left footed shot into the roof of the net from Tiff Forshaw.
Lincoln then increased there lead in an end to end first half.
Lynn again replied through Chloe Riches finishing into the bottom corner only for the Imps to increase there lead early in the second half by a further two goals. Lynn had a number of chances late on as well as hitting the post but couldn't turn chances created into goals.
Over 100 spectators attended with the Lynn Women a great credit to KLFC. Lynn continue there Pre-season program away at Hockering FC next Sunday.
Saturday 25th July
Lynn 1 Kettering Town 2
Lynn: Whatsize, Magunda, Murray, Johnson, McAughtrie, Boyce, Story, Lloyd, Sheldon, Birley, Green. Subs: Smith, Robinson, Edwards, Webb, Martin, Emery
Wednesday 22nd July
Winding Up Order
The club can confirm that the Inland Revenue today, at the High Court, has set aside the winding up order served on the club.
This decision is subject to a review in three months time.
Two goals from captain-for-the-evening Stephen Harvey helped Lynn Reserves to a 3-0 win over Holbeach United in their first pre-season friendly.
Monday 20th July
Trialists Signed
The two trialists that started the game against Leicester on Saturday have been signed.
Andrew Boyce is a nineteen year old (b.05/11/89) who is a product of the Doncaster Rovers Academy. He was released by Rovers in January of this year having spent most of the 2008-09 season on loan to Worksop Town - playing against Lynn when the Tigers visited The Walks in the FA Cup.
He recently had a trial with Mansfield.
The signing of twenty-two year old Phil Green (b.05/04/87) has also been completed. The former Aston Villa player went on to play for Evesham United.
Missed much of last season through injury.
Saturday 18th July
King's Lynn 1 Leicester City XI 3
A goal by Matt Birley gave Lynn a half time lead as Lynn opened their home pre-season programme against a Leicester City team.
The impressive Birley tapped Lynn ahead after visiting keeper Cisak had been caught out of position by the equally impressive Owen Story.
The second half, however, belonged to the visitors and two goals in a minute put the Foxes ahead. Jorrin John shot past the helpless Daniel Whatsize on 77 minutes followed by a goal from Ricky Sappleton. Sappleton completed the scoring a minute from time.
Manager Carl Heggs ran the rule over trialists Andy Boyce (ex-Doncaster) and ex-Aston Villa youngster Phil Green. Boyce played against Lynn last season in the FA Cup whilst on loan to Worksop.
Lynn: Whatsize, Magunda, Martin, McAughtrie (Smedley), Boyce, Lloyd (Webb), Story (Moran), Johnson, Sheldon (Robinson), Birley, Green (Edwards). Sub (not used): Emery.
Tuesday 14th July
Redditch 2 Lynn 2
Gareth Sheldon hit a brace for the Linnets as they opened pre-season with a draw at Conference North side Redditch.
The home side took the lead but two goals in ten minutes from Sheldon, the second from a well worked free kick, gave Lynn a half time lead.
Lots of substitutions followed in the second spell with the home side drawing level with a goal in the 88th minute.
Saturday 11th July
Two more sign in
Lynn have signed much travelled striker Anthony Robinson.
The 29 year old (b.31/12/79) made 13 appearances for Mansfield Town last year (12 of these from the bench) in a season which also saw him appear for Worcester City, Studley, Redditch United, Stratford Town, Evesham United and Atherstone.
"He's tenacious, quick, aggressive and most importantly he can score goals" said Halesowen manager Morell Maison who was also in the chase for him last season.
The Birmingham born player is a full Barbados international who started his career as a schoolboy with Birmingham City and later moved to Coventry City as an YTS apprentice and then professional.
His next move to Kidderminster Harriers saw him make 40 appearances in the Conference.
Peterborough United followed before moving on again with stints at Bedworth United, Stourbridge, Stourport Swifts and Studley.
Also signing in is Luke Edwards who plays left side midfield/forward. The 20 year old (b.05/07/89) was recently released by Hednesford.
Born in Burton-on-Trent he started his career at Tamworth via a trial spell at Gresley Rovers and made a few appearances for the Lambs before he moved on to Hinckley United on loan.
A further loan spell to Atherstone Town followed but on release from Tamworth he rejoined Gresley Rovers in October 2008 but moved back to Atherstone after a month following Gresley's money problems, he then joined Hednesford in January 2009.
Leaving the club is full-back Stephan Morley who has returned to Rugby.
Friday 10th July
Liam Murray signs
Lynn have completed the signing of Liam Murray. The 23 year old defender (b 01/08/85) can play left back or central defence.
Starting his career with Shrewsbury Town he played regularly for their reserves and then went on loan to Leigh Genesis at the end on the 2004-05 season.
A spell at his home club of Stafford was followed by a summer 2007 move to Droylsden.
The beginning of the 2008-09 season saw him at Redditch United before he rejoined Stafford in February 2009.
He reportedly signed for Solihull Moors in May but then opted to join Lynn.
Kings Lynn FC Advanced Girls and Women Celebrate Season
Pictured is the Lynn Community Football Advanced Girls U12's and U14's Squads and the King's Lynn FC Women Squad. The U12 girls where successful in winning the Carrow Cup while the women where successful in winning the Norfolk Women's and Ladies Cup this past season.
Community Development Officer and Women's Head Coach Jess Ibrom said "the girls program is fast developing year on year, only this past season the squads took on teams from Norwich City, Peterborough United and West Ham United. Local players can now see a clear progression route onto the KLFC Women's team which this coming season will see it at its strongest to date. Some of these girls have been in the set-up for the past 5 years and will now have the opportunity to play senior women's football as well as playing in the women's FA Cup which we will be entering for the first time."
The women have a number of high profile pre-season fixtures arranged including Norwich City Ladies Reserves, Dereham Town and Lincoln City U18 Girls.
Thursday 9th July
Inland Revenue
Please note that the Inland Revenue has today posted a notice of compulsory winding-up petition.
Please do not be alarmed, the club has entered into a satisfactory agreement with the Revenue and no further action will be taken.
Full details will be made available at the Supporters' Forum next Wednesday.
Wednesday 8th July
Neil Featherby
King's Lynn football club can today confirm that Neil Featherby has resigned from his position as the club's director of football. Featherby served five months with the club but confirmed that he could no longer give as much time to the club as he wished.
"Anyone who knows me will tell you that if I'm involved in anything then I have to give it 100% and anything less is just not good enough. "King's Lynn Football Club certainly deserves nothing less. At this moment in time this is something regrettably and very disappointingly I cannot do. My business Sportlink has recently relocated which has taken up a considerable amount of time and along with all my other interests, especially the 3 boxers who I am involved with that have championship fights this year, for that I have to be fully committed to helping them in their quests.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Walks and if nothing else what an experience during an eventful few months.
"Going forward I wish Carl Heggs and Andy Johnson well in their new roles at the club especially having been instrumental in bringing Andy to the club in the first place.
"I do know that he cannot wait to get started in what is a great opportunity for him.
"I also wish the fans who are truly loyal and certainly patient the very best for the coming season and of course the directors and everyone else at the club particularly Ken Bobbins who for me works tirelessly for a cause that hopefully he will one day be rewarded with.
"I will still get along to as many games as I can and will continue to support the club indefinitely".
Monday 6th July
Simon Pomfret departs
The board wish to advise that sales and marketing director Simon Pomfret has resigned with immediate effect. The board wish to thank him for his efforts over the past few months.
Wednesday 1st July
Lynn sign defender
Lynn have signed former WBA 2nd year Academy defender Zak Martin.
The 18 year old (b.20/09/90) Birmingham born full player is described as a strong-tackling, aggressive full-back on the Baggies website.
Martin had trials with Walsall in April of this year.
FA ties - all away
Lynn have had little luck in the FA Competitions in terms of travelling.
In the FA Cup Lynn will travel to either Bury Town or Rothwell Town in the 1st Qualifying Round on Saturday 12 September
Both clubs playing in the Zamaretto Southern League - Midland Division.
Last season Bury Town, reached the 1st Round of the FA Cup - accounting for Chelmsford, Basingstoke and Worthing before losing 2-4 at Alfreton.
Rothwell may not be too keen on meeting Bury - when the teams met in the league last season the results were 7-0 and 8-0 to Bury.
Lynn have never played Rothwell in this competition. Bury Town have encountered Lynn six times with Lynn winning all the ties.
In the FA Trophy Lynn have the long trip to fellow UniBond club Marine on Saturday 17th October. The clubs have met in the competition once before, Lynn progressed to the 1st Round in the 1984-85 season but lost 2-1 to Marine at The Walks.
The FA Youth Cup also sees Lynn travel. Firstly to March Town and it they win that, to Histon or Long Melford. Only if they win that do Lynn get to play at The Walks - entertaining either Fakenham, Cornard or Woodbridge.
Friday 26th June
Keith Rudd appointed Reserve Team Manager
The club are pleased to announce that Linnets stalwart Keith Rudd has been appointed as reserve team manager for next season.
Rudd replaces Steve Lilley who stepped down at the end of the season due to work commitments.
Sunday 21st June
Two more players sign on
Manager Carl Heggs has added two more new faces to his squad for next season.
The first signing is Luton born 25 year old winger (b.20/12/83), David Galbraith, from Kettering Town. He spent a season as a Youth with Tottenham Hotspur before spending two years with Northampton Town where he made 29 league appearances. He moved onto Boston United, initially on loan in December 2005 but then stayed until August 2008 when he moved onto to Kettering Town in January 2007 where he scored on his debut in the 5-2 win over Southport.
David was injured during the 2008-09 pre-season, making just a couple of appearances throughout. He was released in March 2009.
The second signing is another former Kettering Town player - 22 year old left back, Stephan Morley, who has been signed from Rugby Town where he was 2008-09 Player of the Season.
He made 40 appearances for Rugby in the 2007-08 season and then joined Banbury but returned in November 2008 to make a further 30 appearances.
Saturday 20th June
Ridgeons League Cup Draws
Lynn Reserves have been draw away to Ely City in the Preliminary Round of the League Cup.
Should they be successful they will travel to Histon Reserves in the First Round.
Lynn's Youth team will also be travelling. They will take on the winners of the St Ives Town v Blackstones tie in the First Round of the Ridgeons Youth League Cup.
Friday 19th June
As always there are two sides to a story
Jack Defty was contacted and spoken to by a club official 2-3 weeks ago.
He was asked if he was looking to stay at the club and it was suggested that if he did he contacted the new manager and was given Carl Heggs' telephone number.
He expressed an opinion that the new manager should contact him.
Ground improvements
The club have nothing to report on this at present. As always we are in the hands on the council and believe the matter is subject to re-tendering.
Season 2009-10 Fixtures
The fixture list will be published on the League's Website on Wednesday 15th July
Tuesday 16th June
Lynn to visit Brackley
The Linnets are pleased to announce a further pre-season fixture. They will be visiting Southern Premier outfit Brackley Town on Tuesday August 4th {7:45 ko}. Brackley recently signed ex-Linnet Jamie Gould. The club are hoping to be able to announce some home friendly fixtures over the next few days.
Monday 15th June
Another Lamb becomes a Linnet
Lynn's recruitment drive continued today with another Tamworth player joining Lynn.
He is 22 year old Matt Birley (b.26/07/86) a midfield player who can play on either wing.
A former product of Birmingham City's Academy he joined Tamworth in October 2008 from Bromsgrove Rovers.
At Birmingham he made his Premiership debut on December 31, 2005, when he came on as a substitute for Emile Heskey in the match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
He took part in two further games for Birmingham, in the FA Cup against Reading and the League Cup against Norwich.
He spent December 2006 on loan to at Lincoln City and was released by Birmingham the following May.
A trail at AFC Bournemouth followed but he subsequently joined Bromsgrove Rovers.
He took a part in both Tamworth's league games against Lynn last season.
Saturday 13th June
It's Captain Craig
Lynn have announced their club captain for the 2009-10 season. It is Craig McAughtrie the latest recruit from Conference North champions Tamworth, he has been given a year's contract.
The Burton-on-Trent born 28 year old defender (b.03/03/81) began his professional career with Sheffield United as a trainee before moving to Carlisle United in August 2000 for whom he made ten league appearances.
Two years later he joined Stafford Rangers and made over 200 appearances for the club during a period that saw them promoted from Conference North before signing for Tamworth in September 2007.
McAughtrie, a policeman, took part in two of the three meetings between Tamworth and Lynn in the past season.
Friday 12th June
KLFC Womens' Alice Coyne Signs for Chelsea!!!
LYNN teenager Alice Coyne, a product of the successful Lynn Community Football scheme, has signed a two-year apprenticeship with Premiership giants Chelsea. Coyne (16) is one of just 16 girls, from as far afield as Australia, to be selected after successfully coming through a trial.
A delighted Coyne said: "I couldn't believe it when I received an email from Chelsea, I had to check it three or four times to make sure it was true." Coyne, who will start pre-season training with the Blues in August, will study for a B-Tech in sport at a local college in Surrey. She will train daily and play fixtures for Chelsea Ladies U19s, against other clubs such as Arsenal, Charlton, Fulham and Millwall. The youngster will train at Chelsea's Cobham training base - just yards away from Premiership stars Nicolas Anelka, John Terry and Frank Lampard. "I would love to eventually sign for the club on a permanent basis and go on to play for England Ladies,"said Coyne, who also has designs on doing a two-year scholarship in the United States of America.
Community development officer Jess Ibrom said: "Alice is a very talented footballer and has been one of the most committed players I have ever had the pleasure of working with. "She has been part of the Lynn Community Football scheme since the age of ten, working her way up from the Hunstanton PDC, progressing from the KLCF Advanced Girls set-up and onto the KLFC Women's team this past season." Ibrom added: "Her dedication to football has been outstanding, as well as her concentration, attitude and work ethic. This is a fantastic opportunity for Alice and there's no reason why she can't go on and make her mark in the game. "Alice is an example to any girls within the set-up that they too can progress onto playing at the highest level. She will be a great loss to the KLFC Women's team but we wish her every success for the future."
Sunday 7th June
Linnets net leading striker
Lynn have signed 29 year old (b.31/01/80) striker Gareth Sheldon from Conference North champions Tamworth. Scorer of 23 goals last season. Beginning as a trainee with Scunthorpe United with whom he won the league two play off final a memorable moment being when he came off the substitutes' bench in the second leg of the semi-final against Swansea to score twice in extra time.
He then moved to Exeter City and Kidderminster before short spells at Hereford and Halesowen saw him move to Tamworth for the start of the 2007-08 season when he netted his first ever competitive hat-trick
and midfielder
also joining is Callum Lloyd from Hinckley United.
He signed for Hinckley United in October 2007 from Kettering Town and (apart from a week back at Kettering) went on to make 71 appearances, scoring 8 goals.
A former Mansfield Town trainee he made 48 appearances before joining Kettering in June 2007 via a loan spell at Alfreton Town.
Saturday 6th June
Joe Magunda and Lewis Webb join Lynn
Lynn manager Carl Heggs has completed a major coup with the signing of 20 year old defender (b.16/04/89) Joe Magunda.
The former Leicester City Academy player, who has also represented England at Under-16 and 17 levels, completed ten league games on loan with Conference side Woking last season to prove his fitness following injury.
A defender, who favours being at centre back, played in the right back position for Woking.
He joins Lynn on a season's contract.
Lynn have also signed midfielder Lewis Webb from Peterborough United. The 18 year old (b.13/03/91) became part of Posh's youth set-up in January 2007 having played for Yaxley under 18s.
Last season he had work experience spells with Aylesbury United and Stamford.
Lynn will travel to Dereham Town on Tuesday 28th July to help celebrate the Magpie's centenary year
Friday 5th June
Andy Johnson appointed assistant manager
The club are pleased to announce that Andy Johnson has been appointed as player assistant manager and that Michael Chinn has rejoined thre board of King's Lynn Football Club.
Signings confirmed at the Press Conference this morning included eighteen year old keeper Daniel Whatsize (b. 14/08/90).
Daniel is a former Chesterfield trainee who has had spells at Kettering, Coalville, Worksop, Tamworth and Mansfield Town.
Jordan Smith is a former Redditch United player who was recruited by them from Thurnby Rangers. He played against Lynn when The Linnets got all three points in their 2-1 win at Redditch.
Also from Redditch is 24 year old Owen Story (b. 03/08/84) who scored six goals from 38 league appearances for The Reds last season.
A wide midfielder he started as a youth player with Rushden & Diamonds and then went to Torquay United in January 2005 via the University set up at Team Bath.
He signed for Hinckley United towards the end of the 2004/05 season, moving on to Redditch in the summer of 2008.
Monday 1st June
Carl Heggs appointed manager
The club would like to announce that Carl Heggs has today been appointed first team manager with immediate effect.
Born in Leicester, his career started with Leicester United and he then went on to make appearances for West Brom, Bristol Rovers, Swansea, Northampton, Rushen, Chester and Carlisle.
Spells with Forest Green, Ilkeston, Tamworth and Hinckley followed before he joined Redditch United in 2007 as a player. He returned to them two months into the following season as player coach.
He took part in the game when Lynn went to Redditch in the 2008-09 season - and was on the bench when Lynn entertained Redditch at The Walks.
Friday 29th May
UniBond beckons for Lynn
Lynn have been placed in the UniBond Premier Division for season 2009-10.
King's Lynn U12 Girls Win Carrow Cup!!!
King's Lynn Advanced U12 Girls 2 Lincoln City 0
The KLCF Advanced Girls travelled to Carrow Park to take part in the annual PDC Carrow Cup. With Norwich City's Stadium overlooking, the girls put in some fine performances against teams from a number of Professional football clubs. On route to the final they overcame Peterborough United and Colchester United and drew with Norwich City.
 In the final the girls took on a strong Lincoln City team who where undefeated leading into the final. King's Lynn took an early lead and didn't let there tempo drop for the rest of the game going onto score a second goal to seal the win.
Michael Sup (KLCF Head of Girls Development) said " the U12's girls squad has only been established since October. The whole squad performed superbly throughout against strong professional outfits. This is a fitting way to finish the season and with the King's Lynn Women claiming the County League Cup the future of girls and women's football at the club looks very good."
Thursday 28th May
Linnets lose FA Appeal
The club have lost their appeal against relegation from the Conference North. At the present time we have not been told as to what league we will be playing in next season.
When we have this information will relay it to our supporters.
Club to league allocations are expected to be announced on Friday morning but it might be some time before these are confirmed because of various ongoing issues.
Saturday 23rd May
Managerial update
The club wishes to bring supporters up to date on the managerial situation at the Walks.
The club have a shortlist of eight candidates. At the soonest opportunity the board will have a meeting when this list will be reduced to the final three candidates.
Following this interviews will begin to find the club's new manager. However none of this will be carried out until after next week's appeal hearing in Derby.
We hope that supporters can appreciate that until we are certain as to what league we shall be playing next season it is virtually impossible to proceed with this important appointment.
Thursday 21st May
Further Appeal Update
The club have today finally contacted Mike Appleby at the FA who has confirmed our right to appeal. However the date of this hearing is no longer the 26th May as we were advised by a telephone call on May 4th but will be on Thursday 28th May at 11:30 am at Derbyshire FA.
Sunday 17th May
Kings Lynn FC Women Win Norfolk & Ladies League Cup!!!
KLFC Women 1 Norwich City Ladies 0
Today the KLFC Women travelled to North Walsham to play in the Norfolk & Ladies League Cup Finals Day. The squad performed superbly well leading up to the final where they took on Division 1 League Champions Norwich City Ladies.
The final proved to be a tight affair with King's Lynn taking the lead with 15minutes left through Lauren Garner. Norwich applied the pressure and nearly snatched a late equaliser but Selina Raines pushed the goal bound effort around the post. 
Women's Head Coach Jess Ibrom said "The squad is playing its first season in senior women's football and have developed well as the season has progressed. To finish 3rd in the league and then win the cup today is a fantastic achievement. The girls have shown great commitment throughout the course of the season and fully deserved the win today. With the younger players coming through the KLCF Advanced Girls set-up the strength of the squad will only be enhanced next season."
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