A message from the Lancashire Colts Chairman...

Below is a message from the Lancashire Colts’ Chairman which first appeared in the Finals Day Programme last season. This Sunday sees the beginning of this Season’s Cup Competition. The article appeared in response to the question  ‘Are the County Colts Cup Competitions important ?’

Tradition and Challenge Remain !

The simple answer to the above question is always an emphatic “Yes”! 

Why?…
Historically the Frank Morgan Cup dates back to the 1974/75 season, when Southport won the inaugural final. However, more important than this, unlike most Colts Competitions, the County Colts Cup(s) remain a true Challenge Cup Competition where the Minnows of the Lower Leagues can be drawn against the Giants of the Higher Leagues and without fail, each season, Clubs and players rise to the challenge. Believe me there have been some memorable shocks !!

During every season I attend each round talking to Players and Coaches alike and the majority place the County Colts Cups high on their agenda of Competitions to enter and hopefully win.

Players who have won these Cups love the kudos of being “County Champions”

The Finals Day lives long in their memories; testimony to this Frank, Rob, Jon and I have many former Colts players tell us how they remember winning or even losing a particular final, yes they are when I stories; yet unsurprisingly they can remember the score, the scorers, all their team mates, the Coaches and in some instances even the Referee !!

From the length & breadth of the County there are clubhouse walls full of photo's of successful sides showing winning Captains holding their Trophies aloft. 

So I leave it to your judgement “Do you believe the Lancashire Colts Cups are Important ?"

Regards.
Alan James - Chairman
Lancashire Colts (Comps)