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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 19h

If your daughter loves football and wants to be part of a driven, supportive team, now’s the time to get involved! 💪

#SheCanSheWill #FindYourFit #U10United #montheburnie

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 19h

Coached by James, Kerrin, and Jamie, this hardworking group never backs down from a tough fixture. With a big step to U12s and 9v9 football on the horizon, the team is buzzing for what’s next! 🌟

#NextStepU12 #GrassrootsGoals #OneClubOneCommunity

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 19h

⚪️ 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 ⚪️

Our U10 United girls thrive on challenge, effort, and ambition 💥⚽ Now in their second year at U10, they’re testing their skills against the region’s top sides.

#SheCanSheWill #FindYourFit #U10United #GirlsWhoLoveChallenge

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 23h

Whether it’s mastering new formations or cheering each other on, these girls are building strong foundations for seasons ahead. We’re so proud of their progress — keep shining, U10 Blacks! 🌟

#SheCanSheWill #FindYourFit #U10Blacks #montheburnie

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 23h

Competing in the South East SFA games programme, this team is thriving under the guidance of Lucy and Donna — bringing a fantastic balance of fun and development to every session. 💫

#Teamwork #GrassrootsGame #OneClubOneCommunity

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 23h

⚫ 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏 ⚫

Today we celebrate our U10 Blacks — a brilliant bunch of girls embracing their first year of 7v7 football with energy, teamwork and smiles all round! ⚽💪

#SheCanSheWill #FindYourFit #U10Blacks #GirlsFootball

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 1d

Great to see former Blackburn United first-team manager Jamie McCormick showing his continued commitment to the community. Through Redhouse Fencing Ltd, he’s supported Young at Heart, funding yoga classes for older women in Blackburn. 👏🖤🤍

#ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 1d

From first kicks to first goals, this team reminds us why we love the game. Here’s to the future stars of the club! 🌟

#SheCanSheWill #FindYourFit #montheburnie

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 1d

Led by Coach Ross with brilliant support from Gregor, our youngest competitive team are preparing to move up to U10s and 7v7 football in January — and they’re more than ready for it! 🙌

#FutureBallers #OneClubOneCommunity

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 1d

Training every Wednesday at the Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium and playing Fun 4s and 5s tournaments on Sundays, this squad is full of enthusiasm and growing in confidence each week. ⚽

#GrassrootsFootball #FunFirst

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 1d

⚽ 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 ⚽

Today we shine a light on our U8 Girls Team — a whirlwind of fun, excitement and pure football joy! 💥🖤

#SheCanSheWill #FindYourFit #U8Girls

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 2d

We’re on the lookout for Sunday coaches to guide our U8s at local 4v4/5v5 tournaments ⚽💪 Support the next generation of female footballers & make a difference!

#montheburnie

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 2d

Led by Sophie & Imogen, it’s all about fun, friendship & early development. Each season, the oldest move up to U8s, continuing their journey at Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium.

#GrassrootsFootball #FutureStars #OneClubOneCommunity

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 & 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! 🌟

Our Girls Soccer School is the heart of our grassroots journey 🖤⚽ Every Thursday, 5–7s bring energy, giggles & hugs while learning the beautiful game.

#SheCanSheWill #FindYourFit #GirlsSoccerSchool

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 18d

🚨 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 - 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱🚨

From our U16 Scottish Cup winning side to the First Team!

Blair Flood was today’s First Team Man of the Match. Congratulations young man – a brilliant example of what hard work and development through our club pathway can achieve!

#OneClubOneCommunity
#montheburnie

Blackburn United FC @bufc.bsky.social · 18d

With his first two Senior goals Blair Flood was this afternoon’s Man of the Match for not only those two opportunist strikes but for a top class, all round strikers performance, particularly in the first half.

Congratulations Blair 👏

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𝘚𝘨𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘩
#skillandhardwork
#montheburnie

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 20d

We’re sharing our first-team’s tribute to a much loved member of the Blackburn community. Jessie gave so much to our club over many years and will be greatly missed 🖤🤍🕊️

#InMemory

Blackburn United FC @bufc.bsky.social · 20d

This morning we say a final goodbye to the wonderful Jessie Duffy. Jessie gave so much to Blackburn United and to our community, running our bingo nights for many years and bringing warmth and kindness to everyone she met. She’ll be deeply missed. Rest in peace Jessie 🖤🕊️🌹

#BlackburnUnited #InMemory

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 24d

Alex Hogg underwent surgery on Monday to realign the bones in his pinky, repair the tendon and fix the nail bed - six days later, determined not to let his U15s teammates down, he played in a protective brace and went out and did this…..

An incredible display of resilience and commitment 💪⚽️

Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 25d

A 2025 U16 Scottish Cup winner with the club now giving back and inspiring others — the heart of a true community club 🤍🖤🏁

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 25d

Community at our club goes far beyond the pitch.

At only 16, Killian already holds coaching badges, sits on our Youth Council, supports our Soccer School and leads a Soccer 4’s side.

#OneClubOneCommunity
#montheburnie

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 29d

A huge amount of work has gone into this project and we’re almost there – an exciting moment for everyone at the club and in our community 🖤🤍

#NewPitch #FIFAStandard

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · 29d

✨ 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟯 ✨
Our new surface is receiving its finishing touches and will, all being well, be signed off to the required FIFA One Star/International Artificial Turf (IAT) standard by 5:30pm tomorrow afternoon.

#montheburnie #OneClubOneCommunity #ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity

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Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · Sep 7

⭐️ Huge congratulations to 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 ⭐️

At a young age, Sophie is already making a massive impact coaching at our Girls Soccer School and we’re so proud to see her hard work and dedication recognised with this award – well done Sophie, the Best Young Volunteer in the South East Region of the SFA💪

Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · Sep 7

⭐️ Congratulations to our very own 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗱 - the SFA South East Region Best Volunteer in Girls’ & Women’s Football ⭐️

Her dedication and passion make such a difference to our players, families and community. We’re so proud to see her deservedly recognised 👏👏

Sonia – you’re an inspiration 🖤🤍

Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · Sep 5

🖤🤍 A huge well done to 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 and 𝗘𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 for completing their legs of the 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 today.

They carried the baton with strength, courage and love in memory of Olivia, continuing her message that 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵.

#BatonOfHope #SuicidePrevention
#Community

Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · Sep 5

🖤🤍 Reminder 🤍🖤
The Baton of Hope Walk in Blackburn starts today at 1:30pm, opposite the Partnership Centre.

Please come along, show your support, and help carry Olivia’s message that help is out there if you reach out.

#BatonOfHope #Blackburn #SuicidePrevention #ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity

Blackburn United Community SC @bucsc.bsky.social · Sep 1

🖤🤍 Baton of Hope Walk – Blackburn, Fri 5 Sept 🤍🖤

The UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative begins in Blackpool & arrives in Blackburn this Friday. Our walk starts 1:30pm opposite the Partnership Centre, finishing at the Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium.

#BatonOfHope #Blackburn

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