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clubname = AFC Blackpool |
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fullname = Association Football Club Blackpool |
|developer=[[Bullet-Proof Software]]
nickname = The Mechs, The Mechanics |
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
founded = [[1947]] (as Blackpool Mechanics) |
|designer=[[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
ground = The Mechanics <br> Jepson Way,<br> Blackpool|
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|series=''[[Yoshi]]''/''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]''
chairman = William Singleton|
|released = April 28, [[1992]], November 30, [[1993]]
manager = Stuart Parker|
|genre = [[Puzzle game|Puzzle]]
league = [[North West Counties League]]<br> [[North West Counties Football League First Division|First Division]] |
|modes = [[Single player]], [[multiplayer game|multiplayer]]
season = 2007&ndash;08 |
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position = [[North West Counties League]]<br> Division Two, 9th |
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''' A.F.C. Blackpool''' are a [[Association football|football]] club based in [[Blackpool]], [[Lancashire]], [[England]], currently playing in the [[North West Counties Football League|North West Counties League]] [[North West Counties Football League First Division|First Division]]. Their home ground is Jepson Way and they are nicknamed "The Mechs". They played at [[Stanley Park, Blackpool|Stanley Park Arena]] before moving to their current ground.


==History==
'''''Yoshi's Cookie''''' is a [[computer puzzle game]] made for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Game Boy]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]], and the [[Virtual Console|Wii Virtual console]].
The club was founded as '''Blackpool Metal Mechanics''' in [[1947]] before changing name to '''Blackpool Mechanics''' and have played at [[Stanley Park, Blackpool|Stanley Park Arena]] before moving to Jepson Road. They initially played in local leagues on the [[The Fylde|Fylde coast]]. They won the Fylde District League Division Two title in the 1950-51 season and were promoted to Division One, where between 1953-54 and 1957-58 they were champions twice and runners-up three times in five consecutive seasons. They also won a number of local cup competitions, including the [[Lancashire County Football Association]] Shield in 1957-58.<ref name="afcb-history">
{{cite news
| title = History
| publisher = [[A.F.C. Blackpool]]
| url = http://blackpoolmechanicsfc.co.uk/history.htm
| accessdate = 2008-09-18}}</ref>


In 1959 the club took the decision to take the next step up and joined the [[West Lancashire League]]. In their first season, 1959-60, they were runners-up. In 1960-61 they were champions and also won the Lancashire County Football Association Shield again. The following season they were again West Lancashire League champions.<ref name="afcb-history"/>
''Yoshi's Cookie'' is also a backdrop for Puzzle Mode in ''[[Tetris DS]]''<ref>[http://www.pressthebuttons.com/2006/02/tetris_ds_has_r.html Press The Buttons: Tetris DS Has Retro Flair<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and a battle stage in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' (named Cookie Land).


In [[1962]], they joined the [[Lancashire Combination]] Division Two. In the 1972-73 season they won the Lancashire Combination Bridge Shield and in 1974-75 finished as runners-up in the league, just one point behind champions [[Darwen F.C.|Darwen]]. With the formation of the [[North West Counties Football League]], they were placed in Division Three, and were promoted to Division Two in 1985-86. They were briefly promoted to Division One in 1991-92 before being relegated back to Division Two, where they still play.<ref name="afcb-history"/>
==Information==
This game was originally developed by BulletProof Software under the name ''Hermetica'' and published by Nintendo in [[1992]], [[1993]], and [[1994]]. In 1992 the game was released for Famicom and Game Boy in Japan. In 1993 the game was released for Super Famicom in Japan and for NES, SNES, and Game Boy in the [[United States]]. The game was released the following year in [[Europe]].


In May 2005 Lytham St.Annes FC, who had just won the [[West Lancashire League]] Division One title, merged with the Mechanics. Lytham St.Annes resigned from the West Lancashire league bringing their resources and manpower to Jepson Way in a bid to launch a new look Mechanics in their push up the non-league football pyramid.<ref name="Gazette1034061">
''Yoshi's Cookie'' was also available on the [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]'', featured along with ''[[Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Panel de Pon]]'' (aka ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', ''[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]'' or ''[[Puzzle League]]'' overseas), which was only released in Japan, but was planned to come to the rest of the world at one time.
{{cite news
| title = Mechanics in merger with LSA
| publisher = [[Blackpool Gazette]]
| date = [[2007-03-12]]
| url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Mechanics-in-merger-with-LSA.1034061.jp
| accessdate = 2007-09-29}}</ref>


The biggest game in Blackpool Mechanics' history came in February 2006 when they played [[FC United of Manchester]] in the league. With FC United attracting such a large following, the game was switched from Jepson Way to [[Blackpool F.C.]]'s [[Bloomfield Road]] ground,<ref name="Gazette1227131">
The SNES version of ''Yoshi's Cookie'' featured a slightly-updated version of Yoshi's appearance. This 'new' Yoshi features a bigger head and shorter neck. This appearance was next seen in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. The [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] version also reused some of the sprites (namely Mario's) and backgrounds from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and oddly, Yoshi's Island, which came out after the SNES version of the game.
{{cite news
| title = Mechs talk to Pool about big match switch
| publisher = [[Blackpool Gazette]]
| date = [[2005-10-20]]
| url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Mechs-talk-to-Pool-about.1227131.jp
| accessdate = 2007-09-29}}</ref> and drew a crowd of 4,300 spectators. Mechanics lost the game 4-2, but netted £10,000 from the game.<ref name="Gazette1358932">
{{cite news
| title = Mechs reap big payday!
| publisher = [[Blackpool Gazette]]
| date = [[2006-02-20]]
| url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpool-news/Mechs-reap-big-payday.1358932.jp
| accessdate = 2007-09-29}}</ref>


In May 2008 Blackpool Mechanics FC and Squires Gate Junior FC got together to form one club. To mark the start of a new era they decided to re-name the club and the name AFC Blackpool was chosen.<ref name="afcb-history"/> The name change depended upon [[Blackpool F.C.]] giving it their full approval, and in July 2008 they confirmed to the Lancashire Football Association that they had no objections and that they were keen to help the club.<ref name="Gazette4265043">
The [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of Yoshi's Cookie was rereleased for the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service on [[April 4]], [[2008]] in [[Europe]] and [[Australia]], and on [[April 7]], [[2008]] in [[North America]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Yoshi's Cookie, Bases Loaded Hit Wii Virtual Console|url=http://gamefreaks365.com/newsarticle.php?sid=2706|accessdate=2008-04-08}}</ref> I LARVE DIS GAME1 IT PAWNZERX
{{cite news
| title = AFC Blackpool is born
| publisher = [[Blackpool Gazette]]
| date = [[2006-02-20]]
| url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/AFC-Blackpool-is-born.4265043.jp
| accessdate = 2007-09-29}}</ref>


==Premise==
==Stadium==
AFC Blackpool's ground is The Mechanics at Jepson Way, Blackpool. In December 2007, the club announced plans for a £60,000 facelift to the Jepson Way ground following contributions from the ''Football Foundation'' and the clubs sponsors, ''Northern Care''. Improvements included were to the pitch as well as new crowd barrier fencing and concreting the spectators area right round the pitch. Drainage work began on the pitch in April 2008, as well as levelling and reseeding the pitch.<ref name="Gazette3563633">
The object of the game is for [[Mario]] to mix and match the cookies. The player controls a cursor which can be used to slide rows of a single "square" of individual cookies in a method similar to a [[Rubik's Cube]]. The objective is to create lines of matching cookies, which are then cleared off the screen.
{{cite news
| title = Mechanics set for £60,000 spruce-up
| publisher = [[Blackpool Gazette]]
| date = [[2007-12-06]]
| url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpool-news/Mechanics-set-for-60000-spruceup.3563633.jp
| accessdate = 2007-12-09}}</ref> Following the club's name change in May 2008 they leased a further piece of land next to the ground in Jepson Way to accommodate the enlarged club. Also investment to improve the facilities was begun. It was also decided that the club ground in Jepson Way would take the name ''The Mechanics'' to maintain the link with the past.<ref name="afcb-history"/>


==Club honours==
In adventure mode the objective is just to last as long as possible, while in puzzle mode the screen must be cleared in a minimum number of moves. I has this game
===League===
*'''[[West Lancashire League]] champions (2)''': 1960-61, 1961-62
*'''Fylde District League Division One champions (2)'''<!-- CLUB WEBSITE DOESN'T GIVE EXACT YEARS, NEEDS ADDING-->
*'''Fylde District League Division Two champions (1)''': 1950-51

===Cup===
*'''[[Lancashire County Football Association]] Junior Shield Winners (2)''': 1957-58, 1960-61
*'''Lancashire Combination Bridge Shield Winners (1)''': 1972


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.blackpoolmechanicsfc.co.uk/index.php AFC Blackpool website]
*{{moby game|id=/yoshis-cookie|name=''Yoshi's Cookie''}}
*[http://www.nwcfl.co.uk North West Counties League]
*{{GameFAQs|id=588876|name=''Yoshi's Cookie'' (SNES)}}

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Revision as of 01:24, 13 October 2008

AFC Blackpool
Full nameAssociation Football Club Blackpool
Nickname(s)The Mechs, The Mechanics
Founded1947 (as Blackpool Mechanics)
GroundThe Mechanics
Jepson Way,
Blackpool
Capacity1,500
ChairmanWilliam Singleton
ManagerStuart Parker
LeagueNorth West Counties League
First Division
2007–08North West Counties League
Division Two, 9th

A.F.C. Blackpool are a football club based in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, currently playing in the North West Counties League First Division. Their home ground is Jepson Way and they are nicknamed "The Mechs". They played at Stanley Park Arena before moving to their current ground.

History

The club was founded as Blackpool Metal Mechanics in 1947 before changing name to Blackpool Mechanics and have played at Stanley Park Arena before moving to Jepson Road. They initially played in local leagues on the Fylde coast. They won the Fylde District League Division Two title in the 1950-51 season and were promoted to Division One, where between 1953-54 and 1957-58 they were champions twice and runners-up three times in five consecutive seasons. They also won a number of local cup competitions, including the Lancashire County Football Association Shield in 1957-58.[1]

In 1959 the club took the decision to take the next step up and joined the West Lancashire League. In their first season, 1959-60, they were runners-up. In 1960-61 they were champions and also won the Lancashire County Football Association Shield again. The following season they were again West Lancashire League champions.[1]

In 1962, they joined the Lancashire Combination Division Two. In the 1972-73 season they won the Lancashire Combination Bridge Shield and in 1974-75 finished as runners-up in the league, just one point behind champions Darwen. With the formation of the North West Counties Football League, they were placed in Division Three, and were promoted to Division Two in 1985-86. They were briefly promoted to Division One in 1991-92 before being relegated back to Division Two, where they still play.[1]

In May 2005 Lytham St.Annes FC, who had just won the West Lancashire League Division One title, merged with the Mechanics. Lytham St.Annes resigned from the West Lancashire league bringing their resources and manpower to Jepson Way in a bid to launch a new look Mechanics in their push up the non-league football pyramid.[2]

The biggest game in Blackpool Mechanics' history came in February 2006 when they played FC United of Manchester in the league. With FC United attracting such a large following, the game was switched from Jepson Way to Blackpool F.C.'s Bloomfield Road ground,[3] and drew a crowd of 4,300 spectators. Mechanics lost the game 4-2, but netted £10,000 from the game.[4]

In May 2008 Blackpool Mechanics FC and Squires Gate Junior FC got together to form one club. To mark the start of a new era they decided to re-name the club and the name AFC Blackpool was chosen.[1] The name change depended upon Blackpool F.C. giving it their full approval, and in July 2008 they confirmed to the Lancashire Football Association that they had no objections and that they were keen to help the club.[5]

Stadium

AFC Blackpool's ground is The Mechanics at Jepson Way, Blackpool. In December 2007, the club announced plans for a £60,000 facelift to the Jepson Way ground following contributions from the Football Foundation and the clubs sponsors, Northern Care. Improvements included were to the pitch as well as new crowd barrier fencing and concreting the spectators area right round the pitch. Drainage work began on the pitch in April 2008, as well as levelling and reseeding the pitch.[6] Following the club's name change in May 2008 they leased a further piece of land next to the ground in Jepson Way to accommodate the enlarged club. Also investment to improve the facilities was begun. It was also decided that the club ground in Jepson Way would take the name The Mechanics to maintain the link with the past.[1]

Club honours

League

  • West Lancashire League champions (2): 1960-61, 1961-62
  • Fylde District League Division One champions (2)
  • Fylde District League Division Two champions (1): 1950-51

Cup

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "History". A.F.C. Blackpool. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
  2. ^ "Mechanics in merger with LSA". Blackpool Gazette. 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2007-09-29. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Mechs talk to Pool about big match switch". Blackpool Gazette. 2005-10-20. Retrieved 2007-09-29. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Mechs reap big payday!". Blackpool Gazette. 2006-02-20. Retrieved 2007-09-29. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "AFC Blackpool is born". Blackpool Gazette. 2006-02-20. Retrieved 2007-09-29. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ "Mechanics set for £60,000 spruce-up". Blackpool Gazette. 2007-12-06. Retrieved 2007-12-09. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

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