Darling faces 3 match ban
Following an FA hearing to discuss Joshua Darling's one match ban and his outburst over Hyde's dirty play, the FA have decided that his ban be extended to 3 matches plus have banned him from the touchline for one week. In a Statment by the FA they said "As it is Darling's first red card offence and outburst of comments, we have decided that this is the correct decision." When we caught up with Darling all he said jokingly on the matter was "I'm not saying anything, if I say what I think about the decision then i'll end up never kicking a football again. I'm disappointed but these things happen."
Youth Trip to Beckham academy
The under 18's had a visit to the Beckham Academy, they were invited by David Beckham to promote the youth system of low league clubs. They had a tour followed by a game against the David Beckham academy XII which ended in a honourable 2-1 defeat. Not bad to say that many of those players will become good world footballers some day. To view the gallery of pictures from that day click on the link below.
Crookes and the Community 
Recently, Crookes AFC have founded Crookes and the Community which offers cheap football training, nights out and general entertainment. This short report is just to inform you of the good Crookes AFC have offered to the community they live in. Player/Manager Joshua Darling told us "its great to do something for the kids, they don't even have to like football to join in, theres a fun house and rides, it really drums up support for the club. If the children do like football though there is a chance they could become the next top Crookes AFC player, if not the next devoted fan. Tickets are given to the children who attend plus a goodie bag, it just makes us feel good that we can give back to the community after we have taken so much."
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