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Palace Park Football Club

29 August 2013 Palace Park Football Club were formed on 29th of August 2013 when John Richardson left Park Villa FD 2005s (a team he had coached for 4 years) to start his own football club for children born in 2005. The clubs first coaching session was held in the Bellahouston Park near the Palace of Arts. On the first coaching session John was assisted by three of the eight children's parents (David Hay, Ricky Smith and Derek Wingate).

The clubs name originates from the first coaching session in the Bellahouston "Park" near the "Palace" of Arts. The name was voted on by the original eight parents and kids.

30 September 2013 On 30th September 2013, David Richardson joined his brother at Palace Park. David also left Park Villa FD 2006s (David had been a coach at the club for 4 years). David was joined by coaches Raymond Clark, Stuart Thompson, Gary Robertson, Barry Mcmahon and Robbie Herron and 30 children from the 2006 age group. Palace Park now catered for children born in 2005 and 2006.

3 October 2013 On 3rd October 2013, Steven Coyle joined Palace Park from Park Villa FD 2007/08s (a team he had coached for 10 months). Steven was followed by 8 children. Steven Coyle headed the coaching team and he was assisted by Ricky Smith. Palace Park now catered for children born in 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

8 October 2013 On 8th October 2013 Palace Park started a 2004 age group. Raymond Clark headed the coaching team and he was assisted by David Richardson (Alex Campbell joined on 6th February 2014). Palace Park now catered for kids born in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 age groups.

21 October 2013 On 21st October 2013 Palace Park started a 2010/09 age group. John Richardson headed the coaching team assisted by his father Jackie Richardson. Palace Park now catered for kids born in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 age groups.

25 October 2013 Palace Park held their first parents evening in the Riverside Hall. This event informed the parents of the clubs short, medium and long term goals. The presentation was presented by Chairperson David Richardson. He was supported by John Richardson, Jackie Richardson, Raymond Clark, Stuart Thomoson, Steven Clark and Derek Wingate.

26 November 2013 Cardonald Thistle 2005s joined Palace Park. The 10 kids were joined by coaches Hayley Strickland and Charleene Morton. 29 November 2013

On 29th November 2013 Palace Park held a fundraising race night at the Pierce Institute in Govan. The funds for this event helped to contribute towards top of the range Nike jackets, jumpers, training kit and Saturday kit for the kids.

2 November 2013 Palace Park held a free Halloween Party for the kids.

4 December 2013 Palace Park achieved the Standard Quality Mark Award from the SFA. David Richardson, Steven Coyle, Ricky Smith and Derek Wingate received the award at Hampden Park.

22 December 2013 Palace Park held a free Christmas disco at the Riverside Hall. This was attended by 99 children.

15 January 2014 Palace Park coaches attended a Positive Coaching Workshop.

12 February 2014 Palace Park parents attended a positive parenting workshop.

23 February 2014 Ryan Osbourne joined the club as a goalkeeper coach.

19 February 2014 Our coaches attended a Safeguarding Children Course.

26 February 2014 Palace Park were awarded a store age container by the Scottish Football Partnership.

2 March 2014 Palace Park started an amateur team.

7 March 2014 Palace Park carried out active School activities with Ibrox Primary and Lorne Street Schools.

11 March 2014 Palace Park started an over 35 team.

12 April 2014 Palace Park carried out a bag pack fund raising event in Sainsbury's at Braehead.

21 April 2014 Palace Park won the fair play cup at the Falkirk Tournament.

7 May 2014 The kids and coaches collaborated with sense over sectarianism.

8 May 2014 The club published their ambitions to turn the red blaze park at Lorne Street into a state of the art 3G AstroTurf park.