The last survivor of the Peel 1932-33 'Team of all the Talents' Reginald Goldsmith Bell reaches the wonderful age of 102 today and is wished continued good health by all connected with the Club.  

More details to follow in due course. 

First Team        John Myers

Combination     Ryan Holdaway

Young Player     Lee Gale

15-17 Player      Izaak Flanders

Women's Player Bernadette Dunn

Most Improved   Emily Kingett

Eric Craine (Leading Goalscorer)   John Myers and Kerron Christian (19 goals each)

John Myers has crowned an excellent season by being selected as the I.O.M.F.A. Player of the Year.

This is the 3rd occasion that he has received the award, previously being successful whilst at St. George's in 2002-03 and 2004-05.

John becomes the 8th Peel player to be awarded the honour, following Brian Middleton, Robert Teare, Keith McQuillan, Kevin Christian, Kevin Middleton, Nicholas Hurt (joint) and Steven Corkill.

Peel this evening added the Hospital Cup to their 2009-10 haul with a far from easy 2-1 victory over D.H.S.O.B. at the Bowl.

On a balmy evening in Douglas the first half was relatively even, though 'Old Boys' gained the ascendancy in the run up to the interval, and the westerners were relieved to have the 'breathing space' of Danny Bell's headed goal in the second minute of stoppage time.

The second half started in similar fashion with 'Man of the Match' Bell completing a fine move involving Kerron Christian and Terry Rigaux eleven minutes after the restart to extend Peel's lead. However the westerners lost the initiative in midfield, and the Douglas side continued to look dangerous on the break and reduced the arrears when the ball was lobbed over Kelvin Dawson seven minutes later.

it was Kelvin who kept Peel's hand on the trophy when he made an outstanding diving save with four minutes remaining after the Peel defence had been carved open. There was still time for D.H.S.O.B. to miss an open goal in stoppage time, when an equalizer may well have handed them the impetus in the extra 30 minutes. As it was, Peel lifted the trophy for the 17th occasion, and their first since 1999, when Chris Cain, Daniel Lace as well as Dawson were all once again on the winning side.  

This morning's scheduled match between Peel and Liverpool Collegiate old Boys has been cancelled due to ongoing problems with the pitch.

Word has recently been received of the death (on 7^th January 2010, aged 79) of Eric Shimmin Greggor who will be best remembered for scoring four goals in Peel’s 5-1 victory against Onchan (Lawrence Quirk netting the other) in the 1954-55 Combination League decider between the leaders of the North and South sections, played on 12.03.1955. More details on Eric in due course.

Peel secured the Railway Cup this afternoon for a record 21st occasion following a match of contrasting fortunes against age-old rivals Rushen United at the Bowl.

The southerners started the better side; however Peel's improvement prior to half-time culminated in Kerron Christian's goal from short range five minutes before the interval. 

The match became more open following the 64th minute double sendings off (for Kerron Christain and Grant Dawson) and with Daniel Bell and Terry Rigaux breaking from midfield, Johnny Myers with a little more luck could well have added to his 76th minute goal, which sealed the match.

Chris Cain was a deserved Man of the match for his overall contribution, whilst Daniel Bell and Johnny Myers can not have been far away for their second half displays.

The victory was especially sweet following a week of turmoil where the continued involvement of Rick Holden plus the eligibility of Terry Rigaux to appear in the Final had been the subject of much speculation and discussion.

Wednesday 16th December 2009 sees two former players reach notable birthdays.

The incomparable Keith McQuillan, who scored in excess of 500 goals during his 347 appearances for Peel between 1965-1981 is 65 today, whilst regular 'Shed' member Tom Moore, who as Combination Captain featured in Combination title winning sides in 1955 and 1957 as well as successful Junior Cup campaingin the intervening season is 80.

Best wishes to both from all connected with the Club.