Louth Town Show Heart with Defibrillator
24th February, 2014
Louth Town and its community has been equipped with a life-saving new defibrillator, with the help of The Football Association (FA) and British Heart Foundation (BHF).
In a unique partnership between the BHF and The FA, more than 900 defibrillators have been made available to clubs at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System and clubs in the Women's Super League to help save the lives of cardiac arrest casualties.
Louth Town is the latest club to install a defibrillator, giving players,staff and fans access to the equipment needed to save lives in their community. The club was also given information about Hands-only CPR, which was made famous for the BHF by football legend Vinnie Jones.
Two-thirds of the cost of the defibrillator was provided to the club by The FA and BHF.
Louth secretary Rick Hill said: "This vital piece of equipment could prove to be difference between life and death and it's a welcome addition to this club and its community.
"The FA and BHF have made it possible for Louth Town to be part of the drive to improve the UK's poor cardiac arrest survival rates. Along with CPR, a defibrillator is a vital link in the chain of survival and we're lucky that we now have the skills and equipment at the club to save a life."
Awareness around sudden cardiac arrests was heightened when former England Under-21 star Fabrice Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest in the Tottenham Hotspur versus Bolton Wanderers FA Cup tie.
Muamba's story is even more remarkable as only around 1 in 5 people normally survive a witnessed, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK.
A defibrillator, also known as an Automated External Defibrillator or AED, gives the heart a controlled electrical shock during cardiac arrest.
For every minute that passes without CPR of defibrillation, chances of survival decrease by about 10 per cent. Research shows giving CPR and a controlled shock within five minutes of collapse provides the best possible chance of survival if CPR has been carried out as well.
The British Heart Foundation has already helped place 11,000 defibrillators in the community since 1996. Since the charity launched Hands-only CPR last year, more than 30 lives have been saved by the technique.
Clubs can find information about the application process by visiting www.bhf.org.uk/football.
Pictured from left to right: Sid Cowley - Lincolnshire FA delegate, Mike Armstrong - LTFC player, Di Blades, Steve Clark - Vice President, Brian Blades and Lee Manwell.
In a unique partnership between the BHF and The FA, more than 900 defibrillators have been made available to clubs at Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System and clubs in the Women's Super League to help save the lives of cardiac arrest casualties.
Louth Town is the latest club to install a defibrillator, giving players,staff and fans access to the equipment needed to save lives in their community. The club was also given information about Hands-only CPR, which was made famous for the BHF by football legend Vinnie Jones.
Two-thirds of the cost of the defibrillator was provided to the club by The FA and BHF.
Louth secretary Rick Hill said: "This vital piece of equipment could prove to be difference between life and death and it's a welcome addition to this club and its community.
"The FA and BHF have made it possible for Louth Town to be part of the drive to improve the UK's poor cardiac arrest survival rates. Along with CPR, a defibrillator is a vital link in the chain of survival and we're lucky that we now have the skills and equipment at the club to save a life."
Awareness around sudden cardiac arrests was heightened when former England Under-21 star Fabrice Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest in the Tottenham Hotspur versus Bolton Wanderers FA Cup tie.
Muamba's story is even more remarkable as only around 1 in 5 people normally survive a witnessed, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK.
A defibrillator, also known as an Automated External Defibrillator or AED, gives the heart a controlled electrical shock during cardiac arrest.
For every minute that passes without CPR of defibrillation, chances of survival decrease by about 10 per cent. Research shows giving CPR and a controlled shock within five minutes of collapse provides the best possible chance of survival if CPR has been carried out as well.
The British Heart Foundation has already helped place 11,000 defibrillators in the community since 1996. Since the charity launched Hands-only CPR last year, more than 30 lives have been saved by the technique.
Clubs can find information about the application process by visiting www.bhf.org.uk/football.
Pictured from left to right: Sid Cowley - Lincolnshire FA delegate, Mike Armstrong - LTFC player, Di Blades, Steve Clark - Vice President, Brian Blades and Lee Manwell.
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Walden Returns as Louth Boss
20th November, 2013
Louth Town have announced the appointment of Paul Walden as manager.
Paul returns for his third spell in charge of the White Wolves, having had his desire for football rekindled through running the Lincolnshire representatives side.
He has a very good history of success with Louth Town which will be tested thoroughly with their next eight games all against top ten opposition.
Louth Town have thanked Steve Cooper and Andy Thornton for stepping into the management role with great enthusiasm and professionalism during a very difficult time.
And, the hard work starts this weekend with the White Wolves facing Worsbrough Bridge Athletic at Park Avenue, kick off 3pm.
Paul returns for his third spell in charge of the White Wolves, having had his desire for football rekindled through running the Lincolnshire representatives side.
He has a very good history of success with Louth Town which will be tested thoroughly with their next eight games all against top ten opposition.
Louth Town have thanked Steve Cooper and Andy Thornton for stepping into the management role with great enthusiasm and professionalism during a very difficult time.
And, the hard work starts this weekend with the White Wolves facing Worsbrough Bridge Athletic at Park Avenue, kick off 3pm.
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Louth Part Company with Clare and Forman
29th October, 2013
Louth Town have mutually agreed with Daryl Clare and Carl Forman for them to step down from the management team with immediate effect.
It comes as side lay bottom of the Toolstation NCEL Division One table, having picked up just nine points from their opening fifteen games.
A statement from the White Wolves said: "The club would like to take the opportunity to thank Daryl and Carl for all their efforts and thank them for the successful season last year, resulting in Louth Town's highest ever league finish.
"As an interim measure, Louth Town have appointed Steve Cooper as caretaker manager, assisted by Jason Flint, and they will be in charge for Tuesday's match away at league leaders Shaw Lane Aquaforce and for Saturday's trip to AFC Emley. The committee at Louth Town will provide as much support and assistance to Steve and Jason in this.
"Louth Town are inviting applications for the position of manager, applications to be received via email to secretary@louthtown.co.uk no later than Wednesday 6th November. Suitable candidates may be invited for interview by the Louth Town management committee."
It comes as side lay bottom of the Toolstation NCEL Division One table, having picked up just nine points from their opening fifteen games.
A statement from the White Wolves said: "The club would like to take the opportunity to thank Daryl and Carl for all their efforts and thank them for the successful season last year, resulting in Louth Town's highest ever league finish.
"As an interim measure, Louth Town have appointed Steve Cooper as caretaker manager, assisted by Jason Flint, and they will be in charge for Tuesday's match away at league leaders Shaw Lane Aquaforce and for Saturday's trip to AFC Emley. The committee at Louth Town will provide as much support and assistance to Steve and Jason in this.
"Louth Town are inviting applications for the position of manager, applications to be received via email to secretary@louthtown.co.uk no later than Wednesday 6th November. Suitable candidates may be invited for interview by the Louth Town management committee."
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Louth Town Chairman Steps Down
13th October, 2013
Louth Town are looking for a new chairman following the resignation of Eddie Clarke.
Eddie will remain involved with the junior section at the club but has reluctantly had to step down as chairman. He has, however, agreed to offer any help his successor may need to settle in.
The club have thanked Eddie for all the work he has done for the club, especially the taking over of the Salfleetby complex.
Anyone interested in getting involved with the highest placed club in the East Lindsey area of Lincolnshire should contact club secretary Rick Hill on 07981 227284 as a matter of urgency.
Eddie will remain involved with the junior section at the club but has reluctantly had to step down as chairman. He has, however, agreed to offer any help his successor may need to settle in.
The club have thanked Eddie for all the work he has done for the club, especially the taking over of the Salfleetby complex.
Anyone interested in getting involved with the highest placed club in the East Lindsey area of Lincolnshire should contact club secretary Rick Hill on 07981 227284 as a matter of urgency.
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