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JC MSFL Hat-trick heroes

By Danny Caro, February 10, 2012

The race for the JC Golden Boot looks set for a thrilling finish. Here we look at which players have scored the most hat-tricks in JC MSFL league and cup competitions this season.

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Saul Conway (Shirley Park)

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Doron Weinstein (Redbridge JC B)

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Glenn Michaels (Chigwell Athletic)
Dan Orgel (Redbridge JC B)
Dan Lipman (Glenthorne Utd A)

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Scott beats the Scots

By Danny Caro, February 9, 2012

Scott Spurling got his England Under 20 career off to a winning start in the 59-3 victory over Scotland in the under-20 Six Nations.

The Saracens hooker came off the bench to play the last 12 minues for last season's grand slam winners at Firhill in Glasgow.

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Superbowl success was a special day, says Tisch

By Danny Caro, February 9, 2012

New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch described his team's Superbowl 46 victory as "a special day" after the 17-14 victory over New England Patriots 17-14 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.

The 62-year-old businessman and film producer, who runs the club along with John Mara, was close to tears after quarterback Eli Manning set up Ahmad Bradshaw for a dramatic last minute touchdown.

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PB for Josh

February 9, 2012

Josh Newman recorded a personal best on his way to gold at the national trampolining championships in Hatfield.

Newman, 13, raised the bar by achieving three PBs and claimed an unprecedented nine full marks from the judges to qualify for the under-15 national finals in Birmingham in July.

He also looks set to represent GB at the European championships in St Petersburg in April.

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Federation Cup woe for Shahar and co

By Simon Griver, February 9, 2012

Shahar Peer offered no excuses following Israel's woeful performance at Federation Cup European Group qualifiers in Eilat.

Israel failed to take advantage of playing on home soil and missed out on a place in the World Group playoffs after finishing ninth in the 15-team tournament.

A victory over Holland counted for little after defeats by Britain and Portugal.

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Amos: The hard work starts now

By Simon Griver, February 9, 2012

Hapoel Kiryat Shmona keeper Danny Amos has urged his teammates to keep their feet on the ground after they moved 12 points clear in Ligat Ha'Al with a 1-0 win over Maccabi Haifa.

Amos, 25, denied Haifa with two outstanding saves before Barak Badash fired an 86th minute winner.

"We didn't think about winning the title before the season started," said Amos.

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Table turns

February 9, 2012

Plans have been announced to run a first-ever national shul table-tennis league and knock-out championship starting in March.

Organised in association with Maccabi GB, the competition will feature an under-17 and an open event, with players of all standards welcome.

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A special day for Alon, 20

By Danny Caro, February 9, 2012

Alon Day is ready to take his place in the history books after signing for Belardi Auto Racing to race in the 2012 Indy Lites series.

Day, who is 20 and from Ashdod, will become the first Israeli to compete in America. He will compete on the Firestone Indy Lights roster for the season in 13 races across the US and Canada.

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Let's do it in style, says Maccabiah football manager

By Danny Caro, February 9, 2012

David Pollock is targeting a historic treble after he was named manager of the Team GB Open football squad for next year’s Maccabiah Games in Israel.

Pollock, 52, was joint-manager of the all-conquering squad who won gold at last summer’s European Maccabi Games in Vienna and he was also part of the successful 45-plus Masters team that won the 2009 Maccabiah title.

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Bernstein: Search for a new manager begins tomorrow

By Danny Caro, February 9, 2012

FA chairman David Bernstein has confirmed that the process to find the next England manager will start tomorrow.

In a press conference at Wembley Stadium, Mr Bernstein described the last few days as "a challenging time" after revealing details of his recent meeting with outgoing boss Fabio Capello.

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MSFL voxpop: On the next England manager

By Danny Caro, February 9, 2012

Fans, pundits and one or two JWags up and down the county are having their say about who the next England manager should be. Here, we find out who bosses and players from the world of Jewish football want to replace Fabio Capello.

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JC MSFL Matchday 23 preview

By Danny Caro, February 8, 2012

Players from the JC MSFL are ready to lock horns once more following last week's blanket postponement. Matchday 23 features some intriguing clashes in the league as well as the opening round of group matches in the Barry Goldstein Cup. Danny Caro looks ahead to all the action.

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Maccabi GB announce JCC squads

February 7, 2012

Maccabi GB, in partnership with UJIA, has announced a squad of 65 athletes and 11 managers that will travel to Rockland, New York to represent Team GB at this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games.

Following on from last year’s successful Games in Philadelphia, the GB delegation will once again be led by Brian and Helena Green.

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MJSL preview: February 12

By James Masters, February 7, 2012

The MJSL will be hoping the weather holds with several sides looking to get their league and cup campaigns back underway.

Here, we look at all the big games in the MJSL, Shonn Trophy and Tony Cohen Cup coming up this Sunday.

Hyde Park Rovers vs Republic of Mancunia 2nd

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GB football managers named for 2013 Maccabiah

February 7, 2012

The management teams for Youth, Open and both 35+ and 45+ Masters Football at the 2013 Maccabiah Games in Israel have been announced by Maccabi GB, in partnership with UJIA.

David Pollock has been appointed Open team manager, with Bobby Fisher working alongside him as coach.

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Cash bonanza in January awards

By Danny Caro, February 7, 2012

North West Neasden hotshot Lee Cash is the JC MSFL Player of the Month for January.

The former JC MSFL Player of the Year was the standout choice after a sensational run of form that saw him temporarily lift the team to the top of the Premier Division, as well as march into the last eight of the Peter Morrison Trophy.

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Federation Cup failure for Israel

By Simon Griver, February 7, 2012

Israel failed to take advantage of playing at home in the Federation Cup European Group qualifiers in Eilat, as they missed out on a place in the World Group playoffs.

Defeats against Britain and Portugal meant that a victory over Holland counted for nothing.

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Olim League review: February 4

February 6, 2012

A goal from Martin Udeani earned Aviv City a 2-1 over defending champions England A in the Hamilton FC Olim League.

England A went into the game with the psychological edge after beating Aviv City twice last season, by respective five and six goal margins.

However, Aviv City have bounced from their poor debut season, including a record high of second place earlier this season.

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JC MSFL Matchday 22 review

By Danny Caro, February 5, 2012

There was a blanket postponement in the JC MSFL on Matchday 22 as all league matches, including those on 3G, fell victim to the snow.

PETER MORRISON TROPHY QUARTER-FINAL DRAW

South Manchester Sports 1st vs Manchester Maccabi 1st

Chigwell Athletic vs Oakwood

Redbridge Jewish Care A vs Hyde Park Rovers

Brady Maccabi A vs North West Neasden A

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JC MSFL rumour mill: February 3

By Danny Caro, February 3, 2012

After impressing managers and coaches in training over the past few weeks, Raiders B team captain Rik Sherman is in line to take over the goalkeeping gloves from current incumbent David Simnock.

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