St Helens Town v Congleton Town 2014-15

North West Counties Football League Premier Division

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Today’s Team News

Cover: Ryan Taylor in action at Abbey Hey last Saturday

No Gls St Helens Town

Rory Crowther

Matthew Davidson

Paul Casey

Edward Pegler

Lewis Coyle

Adam Birchall

Aaron Morris

Fraser Derby

Ryan Taylor

James Rushton-Woods

Nathan Martland

Jack Hont

Jack McKay

James Halpin

Marcus Perry

Christian Banasko

No Gls Congleton Town

Dale Eve

Nathan Haynes

Lee Jackson

Andrew Alston

George Whiteoak

Scott Sephton

Richard Bailey

Aaron Kirk

Scott McGowan

Christopher Smith

Ruiz Eder

Andrew Langford

Scott Barlow

Louis James

Luke Sephton

Martin Pearson

CLUB INFORMATION

Honorary Life President: Alan Wellens

Vice President: Jim Barrett

Chairman:

John McKiernan (07713 339682)

Vice Chairman: Glyn Jones

Hon. Secretary/Treasurer: Jeff Voller (07843 692695)

Full Committee:

John McKiernan, Jeff Voller, Jim Barrett, Ste Ball,

Chris Ford and Glyn Jones.

Trustees: John McKiernan and Eric Bond

Club Manager: Ian Price

Assistant Manager:

Nick Matthews

Physiotherapists: Nicole Garner Jess Pritchard & Ben Fletcher

U21 Team Manager

Alan Gillespie

U21 Asst Manager: John Whelan

U18 Team Manager: Cairns Hardie

U17 Team Manager:

Nick Matthews

Veterans Team Manager: David Platt

Email:

[email protected]

Main Club Sponsor: Johnsons Toyota Liverpool

Main Shirt Sponsor:

Eciguk St Helens

Legal: St Helens Town Limited

Private Limited Company

Company No. 04392840 Date of Incorporation 12.03.2002

Company Directors:

Jim Barrett

Parent Company: A wholly owned subsidiary of

Sporting Club St Helens Limited

Saturday 14th March 2015, kick off 3.00pm North West Counties League, Premier Division

Manager: Ian Price Assistant: Nick Matthews

Joint Managers: Steve Hardy & Mike McDonald

Referee: Mr N Cox (Blackpool) Assist: Mr S Doherty (Preston) & Mr R Walsh (Preston)

Today’s Executive Match Sponsor:

St Helens Town Red & White Shirts

White Shorts, Red & White Socks

Congleton Town Yellow & Black Shirts Yellow Shorts & Socks



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Talk of the Town Good afternoon and welcome to Brocstedes Park for this North West Counties Football League, Premier Division contest against Congleton Town. May I open by welcoming our visitors I hope they enjoy the short time they will spend with us and have a safe journey home after the game.

We were last here on Tuesday evening as we welcomed FA Vase Semi-Finalists and NWCFL Premier Division Title contenders Glossop North End to Brocstedes Park. Their starting line up showed numerous changes to the one which had been successful in securing their continued involvement in the national competition on Saturday but there was no denying that even this much changed team had quality in every department and as everyone suspected prior to the contest it was going to be a difficult evening for Town. As it was the visitors had the ball in the back of the net twice in the opening ten minutes only to be denied on both occasions by the assistant referee signalling for offside but the deadlock was broken after a quarter of an hour when Tom Bailey netted. Town look to get back quickly into the contest but the stingy Glossop North End backline who has only conceded 10 goals in 24 league contests prior to Tuesday always seemed to have an answer and were able to thwart the Town forays forward. A dubious penalty was awarded to the visitors as the half drew to a close for a handball which had seen the Town defender pushed into the ball and justice was seen to be done when Rory Crowther continued his fine form against spot kicks to claim the effort. Town’s let off was short lived however as less than a minute later Ben Richardson netted to send the Hillmen into the break two up. After the interval Glossop added a third when Richardson doubled his tally and then looked comfortable as Town huffed and puffed and were kept out until the closing stages when Jack McKay collected a loose ball on the edge of the box and steered it into the bottom left hand corner of the Glossop net. Despite the result extending the run of defeats to 10 matches the performance was encouraging as the new players start to bed in and get used to each other and those around them. We have six cup finals between now and the end of the season as we look to ease the worry of the relegation trap door getting closer and closer to us we currently sit one point in front of both AFC Blackpool and Barnoldswick (who occupy the first of the two relegation positions with Blackpool having played the same number of games and Barlick having a game in hand. Bacup currently sit at the foot of the table seven points behind us but with four games in hand and all three teams below us have a far better goal difference than Town at present. We are desperate to get some points on the board soon and get out of the losing rut as we look to preserve our ever present status in the NWCFL, top flight. This afternoons visitors have been one of the form sides in the league over the last month or so having secured the Team of the Month award for their fine form during the month of February and will be in confident mood coming into this contest on the back of a narrow 1-0 defeat to Evo-Stick League, Division One North high flyers Northwich Victoria in the Cheshire Senior Cup Semi Final on Tuesday

evening. Ian, Nick and the lads will know they need to turn in a top class performance this afternoon if they are to take at least a share of the spoils in the battle to avoid the dreaded drop. Let’s get behind Town this afternoon and hopefully cheer them onto victory you support is vital to the cause! Enjoy the game . . . Jeff Voller



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In Town Today Events which led to the formation of Congleton Town Football Club, began in

the 1890’s, the St James’ North Street School amalgamated with another local club, the Messrs Pointons Joiners Shop. They played on West Heath before housing was built in that area, and then became Congleton Hornets Football Club. The Hornets played at the Willow Street ground famed in Congleton, and competed in the South Cheshire League and recorded its ’ record league win, 10-0 against Audley in the 1897/98 season. Congleton Town Football Club succeeded the Hornets in 1901, playing in the Crewe and District League for four years, the first three of which saw the club lift the League

Championship. The Club then moved into the North Staffordshire League in 1905, and won the League Championship in the 1919/20 season. The following year they joined the Cheshire County League, regarded at the time as the best League outside the Football League. The following season they finished runners-up and won the coveted Cheshire Senior Cup in their first appearance in the Final. The Club then suffered a barren spell until the Senior Cup was won again in 1938. Success after the War did not descend on Booth Street until the 1971/72 season when the Club, now playing in the Mid-Cheshire League, won the League Cup after being runners-up in the League both that season and in the previous season. Three Mid-Cheshire League Championships then came to Booth Street in the 1973/74, 1975/76 and 1977/78 seasons, together with the League Cup and the Cheshire Saturday Cup. Although this was the most successful period of the Club’s history as regards silverware, the truly successful period began in the 1981/82 campaign, when the Second Division of the Cheshire County League was gained on the last game of the season, and Town were narrowly beaten to the Cup by Macclesfield Town. That was the last season of the Cheshire County League before the North West Counties League came into existence. As founder members of this new League, Congleton finished the first three campaigns in mid-table and then were narrowly beaten to the Championship by Clitheroe on goal difference in the 1985/86 season. The Club then had its, application to join the Northern Premier League rejected, but joined the higher league when the First Division of the NPL was formed in 1987. The highlight of the 1989/90 season was to reach the First Round Proper of the FA Cup for the first time in the Club’s history. Although beaten 2-0 by Crewe Alexandra, that achievement re-kindled local interest in the Club upon which its management hoped to build. The Final of the NPL ’s First Division Cup was also reached in this season, but the “Bears” were beaten 5-1 on aggregate by Harrogate Town. The “Bears” enjoyed exciting times in the First Division, initially finishing in mid-table but then, playing to avoid relegation as the seasons come to a close. Between 1993 and 1997 a new Board of Directors brought financial and managerial stability to the Club. The club had a good season in 1999/2000 but fell away badly the following year. Despite reaching a best ever 4th Round of the FA Trophy before defeat by Worksop Town, they struggled badly in the league. The club appointed Sean Connor as manger in February 2001 but he could not prevent them finishing bottom of the UniBond League and relegation became a reality. The early season of 2001/02 saw the club take just 9 points from 17 league matches and early exit from FA Cup and FA Vase. Sean Connor was replaced as manager by Kevin Langley. The club made a fine revival and had reached virtual safety before Langley’s shock move to Kidsgrove Athletic. Bryan Griffiths took over as manager and gained the points to make safety a certainty and stake a strong claim to keep the manager’s job. He was formally appointed at the end of the season. Gary Bickerstaffe joined him as assistant and in September 2002 he invited Kevin Langley to return as a player and to help with coaching. When Griffiths left to join Rossendale United, Kevin Langley was re-appointed as manager and Mark Cox joined to complete an experienced management team. Off the field the club continued to enjoy growing support from sponsors and steady improvements in its facilities. During the summer of 2002, the clubhouse underwent major refurbishment and the changing facilities were redesigned and upgraded. The team reached the fifth Round of the FA Vase, beat three higher league sides in reaching the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, the semi-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup and the Mid-Cheshire Senior Cup. In all cup competitions other than the FA Cup, only the eventual finalists beat the Bears. With promotion missed, a number of players left the club in the summer of 2004 leaving Kevin Langley with the task of rebuilding the side for the 2004/05 campaign. After a poor



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Congleton Town start and early exits from all major cup competitions, Karl Wilcox replaced Kevin Langley after he resigned in November 2005. In a further twist in an already difficult season, Karl Wilcox resigned after 11 defeats in 12 games. Paul Moore was appointed for the remainder of the season and he guided the team to safety before confirmation of his appointment signalled the start of rebuilding of a side aiming to challenge for honours. 2005/06 started brightly but swift exits from cup competitions were a disappointment. After many changes in personnel, the team settled to end the season with a creditable run in that held promise for 2006/07. After a steady start to the 2006/07 campaign, Paul Moore left to manage Leek Town and Andy Lee took over the managerial reins as the club strived to maintain continuity. The Bears lifted their first piece of silverware for some time when they won the Mid-Cheshire Senior Cup after defeating Witton Albion 3-0 at Wincham Park. At the end of the season Andy Lee stepped down as he announced a proposed move to Blackpool and Anthony Buckle and Darren Twigg were appointed with the task of rekindling the on-field performances. Off the field new floodlights were installed and the stand behind the bottom goal was re-roofed. After a reasonable season, despite a poor final run in, both Anthony and Darren stayed with the club and continued to build a side with promotion the target within the next couple of years. That plan was maintained in 2008/09 as the Bears ended a creditable 4th, just 1 point away from a 3rd place finish. A final run in of just 1 league defeat in the last 20 matches encouraged everyone. Off the field significant development of the clubs facilities were started. With a redesigned entrance, turnstiles and car park followed by refurbishment of the clubhouse. For the start of 2010/11 the club now has a hospitality suite for sponsors and a new boardroom. Ant and Twiggy remained at the helm but after an indifferent season in 2010/11 the pair tendered their resignation. 2011/12 saw the club jointly managed by Joe Paladino and Adriano Rigoglioso. Assisted by Joe Gibiliru, the playing side were completely reformed but indifferent results led to Dean Sibson placed in temporary charge in early November before Jim Vince was appointed in February 2012. His was tasked with rebuilding the side ready for a real push for promotion in 2012/13. He was initially assisted by Neil Gill and Steve Hardy before Neil left the club mid season. The erection of a new spectator covered standing area and strengthening off field organisation, the club started the 2012/13 season with a new found enthusiasm and optimism. That was not borne out completely with a , so strengthening was needed for 2013/14. Both Jim and Steve Hardy, now with Andy Alston on the coaching staff, look to improve on last year ’s achievements with promotion still the obvious goal. Jim signed players that will improve the overall quality of the squad and once again push for that elusive promotion place for a return to Northern Premier League football. That wish just failed to materialise and the club once more looked to change direction with the replacement of Jim Vince. Steve Hardy and Mike McDonald have taken over the running of team affairs with Andy Alston and team captain Andrew Langford able to add their experience to the redeveloping of the side.

Season League P W D L F A GD Pts Position 1999-00 NPL-1 42 14 12 16 63 73 -10 54 12/22 2000-01 NPL-1 42 8 6 28 43 94 -51 30 22/22 2001-02 NWC-1 44 13 11 20 71 79 -8 50 16/23 2002-03 NWC-1 42 19 8 15 72 62 10 65 8/22 2003-04 NWC-1 42 15 16 11 62 50 12 61 11/22 2004-05 NWC-1 42 9 7 26 54 88 -34 34 19/22 2005-06 NWC-1 42 15 8 19 50 63 -13 53 12/22 2006-07 NWC-1 42 18 8 16 75 62 13 62 10/22 2007-08 NWC-1 38 17 6 15 73 60 13 57 9/20 2008-09 NWC-P 42 26 8 8 85 44 41 86 4/22 2009-10 NWC-P 42 24 8 10 90 46 44 80 5/22 2010-11 NWC-P 42 18 10 14 70 60 10 64 8/22 2011-12 NWC-P 42 18 5 19 56 64 -8 59 10/22 2012-13 NWC-P 42 20 9 13 85 55 30 69 7/22 2013-14 NWC-P 42 17 9 16 58 58 0 60 10/22



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How We Compare? St Helens Town - last 6 matches

All Competitions Most recent

Home L L L L L L

Away D L L L L L

Collated L L L L L L

Congleton Town - last 6 matches

All Competitions Most recent

Home L L W W W L

Away L L L W D W

Collated W D W W W L

St Helens Town games since...

Congleton Town

games since...

All Competitions All Competitions

Clean sheet

14 Clean sheet

2

Goal Scored

0 Goal Scored

1

Loss 0 Loss 0

No score draw

25 No score draw

26

Score draw 10 Score draw 4

Win 14 Win 1

All Previous Meetings

All Competitions

P W D L F A GD Win %

Home 20 7 2 11 26 31 -5 35.00

Away 19 7 1 11 25 27 -2 36.84

Collated 39 14 3 22 51 58 -7 35.90

at St Helens Town

Previous Meetings

at Congleton Town

NWC-D1 1999-00 NPL-1

NWC-D1 2000-01 NPL-1

13/04; 2-3 2001-02 30/10; 2-0

26/10; 2-1 2002-03 01/03; 1-0

06/04; 1-3 2003-04 20/04; 1-1

31/08; 1-2 2004-05 02/10; 4-1

10/12; 1-2 2005-06 05/11; 3-1

23/12; 2-1 2006-07 28/10; 0-1

08/04; 2-0 2007-08 16/02; 2-5

17/03; 1-2 2008-09 27/09; 0-1

05/12; 2-1 2009-10 13/10; 0-2

24/08; 2-3 2010-11 16/04; 1-4

10/03; 1-3 2011-12 01/10; 0-1

04/04; 0-1 2012-13 28/08; 0-2

22/10; 1-1 2013-14 04/02; 0-1

14/03/2015 2014-15 18/10; 0-2

St Helens Town Scores First

Games Played 27

St Helens Town Wins 8

Draws 2

Congleton Town Wins 17

St Helens Town Goals 32

Congleton Town Goals 45

Percentage Town Wins 29.63



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From the Chair Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to Brocstedes Park for this North West Counties League, Premier Division encounter with our friends and rivals Congleton Town. Many thanks and welcome to today’s match sponsors The Daily Grind (News & Coffee), Corporation Street, St Helens - we hope you enjoy your afternoon

with us and we’re delighted with your continued support. Our dismal form continued on Tuesday evening when FA Vase semi-finalists and title chasing Glossop North End proved too strong as they ran out 1-3 winners with Jack McKay on target with Town’s late consolation. We take on the Hillmen once again at the end of the month (Monday 30th March) at Surrey Street in one of a number of re-arranged games - please see the centre pages for confirmation of all our remaining fixtures. Today’s visitors Congleton Town have also been on an impressive run with six consecutive wins prior to last Tuesday’s narrow Cheshire Senior Cup semi-final defeat (0-1) to Northwich Victoria. We met back in mid-October at Booth Street with our hosts running our 2-0 winners. As we enter the final few weeks of the 2014-15 season we are in desperate need of points and a number to new faces have joined the club in our bid to avoid the drop for the first time in our NWCFL history.

Congratulations to four members of our North West Youth Alliance Under 18s team - Jordan Wynne (captain), Dominic Wallis, Mikey Coburn and John Fortes who have all been selected for the Liverpool County FA team for tomorrow’s fixture at the County FA ground, 2pm. The U18s have had a superb second half of the season losing only once in 8 games since the start of 2015. Almost all the U18s players will be eligible next season having played a year above their actual age group - so all bodes well for the future. With Nick Matthews’ U17s in a similar position and having reached the final of the Wilf Hickson Cup Final we have a huge amount to look forward to! Next Saturday we host Winsford United here at Brocstedes - please give the lads your best support over the remaining games! We are on the look-out for sponsors for next season. If you are interested or want further information give me a call on 07713 339 682 or email [email protected] John McKiernan Chairman St Helens Town AFC



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The Bears v Town

NWCFL Premier Division Congleton Town 2-0 St Helens Town

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Bears Match Report Tuesday 10th March 2015 - Cheshire FA Senior Cup Semi Final Congleton Town 0-1 Northwich Victoria A Gary Burnett goal 15 minutes from time ended Congleton Town's hopes of cup glory, and secured Northwich Victoria's place in the final of the Cheshire Senior Cup. Despite more than matching their Evo-Stik League opponents over the course of the 90 minutes, the Bears now have to wait another year before launching another

bid to reach the final of the competition for the first time since season 1982-83. In an entertaining game that was played at a good pace throughout and flowed from one end to the other, Vics had the better of the first half but the Bears always looked dangerous on the break. Congleton had to survive some early Vics pressure, conceding three corners in quick succession in the opening minutes, but they managed to get a foothold on the game and their first effort, a Scott McGowan shot from 25 yards, was well held by Kessler in the Vics goal. McGowan had the Bears' next chance, beating a defender before firing wide, and then at the midway point in the half Chris Smith headed just wide from a Scott Sephton cross. The Bears kept pushing forward, and Kessler was called into action 10 minutes before the break when he had to tip over a McGowan effort after the Congleton man had collected a through ball from Andrew Langford. However, in the early stages of the second half it was Dale Eve in the Congleton goal who was the busier custodian, making three good saves to keep the scoresheet blank. As play swung from end to

end, Scott McGowan again and Rick Bailey both had chances, but Vics struck the crucial goal with 15 minutes remaining. As a Congleton attack broke down, Vics hit swiftly on the counter, and with the Bears' defence caught by a ball over the top, Gary Burnett fired in a low right-footed shot into the far corner of the net from six yards. But Congleton kept going, and McGowan just failed to connect with a cross late on to give the Bears a lifeline. Congleton Secretary

Ken Mead said: "We gave a very good account of ourselves, and we can take heart from the way we played against a team sitting in third place in the league above us. "For a long time it looked like the game would be settled on penalties, and it could have gone either way. But it was a good game played in a good spirit, and while we are obviously disappointed with the result, we have to be very pleased with the performance".



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NWCFL News 1874 Northwich - the club have arranged another collection day for the Mid-Cheshire Foodbank at their home game against Colne this coming Saturday, following a successful event last month. Organiser Phil Burgess will be on hand once again at the ground to accept donations of in date food and toiletries, from anyone attending the game at the Barton Stadium.

The following weekend, 1874 supporters have been invited by Northwich CleanTeam to assist in a clean up of major "grot spots" around Northwich, and any supporters who are able to offer a couple of hours on the morning of 22nd March would be most welcome. Hanley Town - the club are supporting a group of 18 cyclists who will be cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats on the 23rd May to raise money for the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. The group, who are known as Lejog15, have set themselves the challenging target of raising £30,000 for the charity. The club are aiming to raise £1000 for the event, and anyone wishing to donate can do so via a Just Giving donation page. Ashton Athletic - Club Secretary Alan Greenhalgh is still looking for any spare football shirts and scarves to be donated to the Alfie Lund Fund. As reported on the league website a few weeks ago, Alfie is a youngster who suffers from a condition called MECP2 Duplication Syndrome, which means he cannot walk or talk, and organisers of the Alfie Lund Fund have set themselves the challenge of creating the longest chain of football related items in the world during the 2014-15 season. Anyone wishing to donate a shirt or scarf can hand them in on matchdays at Brocstedes Park. Nelson - the Admirals have announced the appointment of Sandy Wilkie as the club's Events Manager. Nelson Chief Executive Adam Keizer said: "Sandy brings a wealth of events management experience and creativity, I'm extremely pleased to have him on board, and I'm sure he will prove to

be a fantastic addition to the club". Chadderton - work has now been completed on the installation of a new security fence around the perimeter of the club grounds. Work will now continue to level an area behind the far end goal for training and future pre-match warm up, and will also be used by Chadderton Juniors for their organised small sided matches. Irlam - work is progressing well on the new clubhouse building at Silver Street, with the roof now complete and work on the internal areas of the building well underway. The completion of the build is back on schedule for mid-April, after a slight delay caused by the adverse weather in recent weeks. www.nwcfl.com



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Club News We are looking for supporters to become Goldline members which will provide the club with a valuable source of income which will help us to achieve a bright future by assisting us in our goal of making a return to St Helens. In addition, you will have the chance to win up to £5,000 . . . so we could all be winners!

As a lottery partner, St Helens Town Football Club will receive a massive 70p of your £1 weekly subscription. As a Goldline member you will receive your membership card which includes your

membership number, 10 sets of Goldline draw numbers and 4 unique rollover draw numbers: Your 10 sets of Goldline draw numbers will be entered into the Goldline draw every weekday for your chance of winning. Each week 5 prizes of £500 are paid out, that’s a total of £2,500 paid out every week. Your 4 rollover draw numbers will be entered into the weekly draw for your chance of winning up to £5,000. The rollover draw starts at £250 and each week rolls over and increases by £250 until won or until it reaches £5,000 at which time it will be drawn and redrawn until a winner is found. £100s in £10 consolation prizes are paid out every week. Goldline pays out over £170,000 in prizes every year to members. In addition your Goldline membership card will entitle you to exclusive deals available at St Helens Town Football Club. No claim is necessary. Prizes will be sent automatically and either delivered by post or by your agent. Club Chairman John McKiernan said, “Having joined forces with Bolton Wanderers in the Goldline Lottery we can

ensure big cash prizes are dished out every week but the Club also wins too – with the possibility of raising thousands of pounds each year. “We hope those who have previously supported our monthly 500 Club lottery will now join our new venture. We are going to start canvassing this week with a view to entering our first draw at the start of March. In the current climate, this income through the Goldline Lottery will be crucial to the club. If people are able to give up £1 a week to enter then we think this is ta great way to support the club – but also give yourself a real chance of winning some cash too!” For more information on how you can join call John on 07713 339 682 or email [email protected]. Club officials will also have details on match days.



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Town v Glossop . . .

NWCFL Premier Division

St Helens Town 1-3 Glossop North End Tuesday 10th February 2015

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Town Managers

Between 1946 and 1962 the club, like many, didn’t have a ‘manager’. Town officials would liaise with first and reserve team captains over team selection. In 1962-63 ‘First Manager’ Pat Murphy came from Burscough with a nucleus of his team which won the Lancashire Combination Division One title for Burscough but the formulae didn’t work for Town despite financial backing of a brand new 200 seat supporters club opened by John Connelly in spring of 1962. 1963-64 Sam Cottingham came after success with Pilkington's in a move to rebalance the squad with more local players. 1964-66 Jimmy McKiernan became the club's first commercial manager and team boss after arriving from Earlestown via a successful playing career which included a spell on the North Wales circuit. 1966-68 Jackie Dewsnip, cousin of Town player Jimmy Dewsnip who along with the latter’s son Neil meant the Haydock based family served Town well over a couple of decades. 1968-71 Peter Jones took the reigns in the wake of the Northern Premier League being formed which reduced Town’s league (Lancs Combination) to one division. He moved on after three years to a position on the staff of Preston North End. 1971-77 Alan Hampson arrived from South Liverpool after a distinguished playing career at Holly Park and became a mini ‘Messiah’ as Town won the Lancs Combination title in 1972 along with the Bass Charrington and Watson trophy in quick succession. He also oversaw Town’s step into the Cheshire County League in 1975 as by then, the Lancashire Comb had become a pale imitation of its former self. 1977-79 The aforementioned Jimmy Dewsnip took the reigns after ‘Hampy’ had moved on and became the first ex Town player to become manager. He combined this with work for the Liverpool County FA with the latter eventually claiming his services after two years. 1979-80 Player manager Geoff Robinson hailed from the new overspill at Laffak where he also ran the increasingly successful ‘Starting Gate’ pub team in the blossoming new Sunday League. Many of his squad were ‘Town’ players but the ‘conflict’ of interests was seen as detrimental to the senior club. 1980-82 Jack Prytherch had been at Wigan Athletic and he brought in players from that area including new club skipper, his son in law, Steve Murfin. Jack’s reign saw the formation of the North West Counties League and Town’s first season was a struggle in the new league’s top flight resulting in a change in mid-term. 1982-84 Peter Rutherford. After the success of Alan Hampson a decade earlier, the Town board returned to South Liverpool again for their next appointment. Peter Rutherford was number two at Holly Park at the time but he also found it hard going in the NWCFL inaugural season and his charges only escaped relegation on a ‘technicality’. Things got a little better the following season and he bowed out just before glory arrived. 1984-87 Alan Wellens had skippered Town’s Lancs Combination title team and went on to become the club’s top appearances holder after making his debut at Great Harwood in 1966. His playing career was ended by a broken leg against Hyde in 1981 at Hoghton Road. Alan went on to Town history with the club’s historic journey to Wembley in 1987 before he and the vast majority of the FA Vase winning side sought pastures new. 1987-92 Alan Aspinall (pictured opposite) took over the mantle of manager following the departure of the Vase squad and management team having been Reserve team boss and spent a successful five seasons in charge.

Allan Wellens receiving the Lancs Combination Championship Trophy

from Wesley Bridge in 1972



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Past & Present 1992-93 Mick Holgate presided over just one season at Hoghton Road before moving

on to Leigh RMI. 1993-2002 Jimmy McBride stepped up from his position as Reserve team boss to take the reigns of the first team for almost a decade which saw the club’s move from Hoghton Road to Saints. Took the club to its first cup final since the visit to Wembley but lost out in the League Cup and Floodlit Trophy finals in the mid 1990s. 2002-2003 John Davison and Peter King arrived from Burscough having presided over a very successful period in the ‘Linnets’ history. After a disappointing first campaign despite significant financial backing the club’s need to tighten the purse strings led to the pair’s departure at the start of the 2003 campaign, along with most of the squad. 2003-04 Ex-Everton professional Paul Lodge became Town

manager as the club reeled from financial cuts but unfortunately his youthful side struggled at the bottom of the league and he was replaced in January 2004. 2004-05 Former Town ‘keeper Joe Paladino took over the reigns from Lodge and secured the club ’s safety from relegation before going to challenge for the title during most of 2004-05. Joe resigned in March 2005. 2005-06 Assistant to Paladino, Joe Gibiliru took over the manager’s position and presided over a period of on the field stability for the club before resigning in September 2006. 2006-07 Alex Wright, who had previously been assistant manager to Paul Lodge returned to the club as manager but his tenure was short-lived as family commitments led to him stepping down in September 2007. 2007-08 John Fletcher, Wright’s assistant, was given managerial responsibility and he steered the club away from the relegation battle with a 19th place finish at the end of 2006-7. Despite the club’s off the field problems and financial difficulties the following season saw Fletcher’s charges finish fourteenth after only one defeat in the last nine games. However Town remained rooted in a relegation spot for most of the following season and Fletcher departed with weeks of the season remaining. 2009 – 2010 Gary Bickerstaffe was appointed in March 2009 and secured the club ’s safety with some ease recording six victories from the final eight games. Bickerstaffe’s fine form as manager continued throughout 2009-10 eventually finishing in 9th place. 2010 – 2011 Lee Riley steps up from assistant manager when Gary Bickerstaffe steps down at the end of the 2009-10. Lee resigned in March 2011 due to work commitments and Iain Dyson took over the managerial reigns before he too stepped down at the end of the season. 2011-12 season saw Jimmy McBride make a return to Town but it proved a difficult season and Town parted company with him as we narrowly avoided relegation.

2012 - 2013 Ian Granite became manager following success with neighbours Wigan Robin Park FC. A challenging 2012-13 season saw Town eventually steer clear of relegation, in doing so maintaining their unique 30 year stay in the North West Counties League top division. Despite an excellent start to the 2013-14 season Ian stepped down at the end of November due to business and family commitments and Ian Price (left) took over the managerial reigns with Paul Jones as his assistant. Many thanks to Jim Barrett and Eric Bond for their input in compiling the information.



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2014-15 Fixtures, Facts and Figures Date Opponents Comp KO Result GK 2 3 4 5 6 7

Aug 2 Maine Road NWCFL 3.00 1-2W Brinksman Cottington Saunders Falconer Morris1 McKay Lightbody

Aug 5 AFC BLACKPOOL NWCFL 7.45 3-0W Brinksman Cottington Saunders Falconer Morris1 McKay Lightbody1

Aug 9 ALSAGER TOWN NWCFL 3.00 0-4L Brinksman Cottington Saunders Falconer Morris McKay Lightbody Coulter

Aug 13 Bacup & Rossendale B NWCFL 7.45 2-6W Brinksman Cottington Houghton Falconer Morris1 McKay Rushton-Woods

Aug 16 ATHERTON COLLS FAC EPR 3.00 2-5L Brinksman Cottington Houghton Falconer1 Morris McKay Andy Gillespie1

Aug 18 Runcorn Town NWCFL 7.45 7-2L Brinksman Cottington Houghton Falconer Morris McKay1 Peers

Aug 23 Colne NWCFL 3.00 4-0L Brinksman Cottington Morris Falconer Ogden McKay Andy Gillespie

Aug 26 STOCKPORT SPORT NWCFL 7.45 2-4L Brinksman Morris Richardson Falconer Ogden Cottington1 Coulter

Aug 30 BARNOLDSWICK TN NWCFL 3.00 4-3W Crowther Saunders Richardson Falconer Morris1 Cottington Bergqvist1 McKay1

Sep 6 Irlam (*AET) FAV 1QR 3.00 1-2W* Crowther Morris Saunders Falconer Ogden1 McKay Bergqvist1 Cottington

Sep 9 ABBEY HEY NWCFL 7.45 1-0W Crowther Cottington Morris Falconer Ogden McKay Bergqvist

Sep 13 AFC LIVERPOOL NWCFL 3.00 0-9L Crowther Saunders Richardson Falconer Morris McKay Andy Gillespie Cottington

Sep 16 RUNCORN LINNETS NWCFL 7.45 0-1L Crowther Duffy Morris Falconer Grant McKay Perry Alex Gillespie

Sep 20 Winsford United NWCFL 3.00 3-0L Crowther Cottington Morris Falconer Grant McKay Perry

Sep 23 Bootle NWCFL 7.45 3-0L Crowther Duffy Richardson Falconer Morris Cottington McKay

Sep 27 W DIDS & CHORLTON NWCFL 3.00 0-3L Crowther Duffy Saunders Falconer Morris McKay Cottington

Sep 30 Burscough LSC 1R 7.45 4-1L Crowther Whelan Morris Falconer Ogden McKay Saleh

Oct 5 NOSTELL M.W. FAV 2QR 3.00 2-0W Crowther Duffy Morris Falconer Ogden McKay Saleh

Oct 11 SQUIRES GATE NWCFL 3.00 0-0D Crowther Duffy Morris Falconer Ogden McKay Bergqvist

Oct 18 Congleton Town NWCFL 3.00 2-0L Crowther Duffy Morris Falconer Grant McKay Cottington

Oct 21 AFC Blackpool NWCFL 7.45 2-1L Crowther Duffy Morris Falconer Coyle1 McKay Saleh

Oct 25 Widnes LCC 2R 3.00 4-4D# Crowther Halpin Morris Falconer Coyle McKay Saleh1

Oct 28 RUNCORN TOWN NWCFL 7.45 2-2D Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Coyle Morris Saleh

Nov 1 YORKSHIRE AMS FAV 1R 3.00 3-1W Crowther Duffy Hont Falconer Coyle Morris McKay1

Nov 4 Stockport Sports NWCFL 8.00 0-2W Crowther Duffy Hont Falconer Coyle Morris McKay

Nov 8 COLNE NWCFL 3.00 2-5L Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Morris Coyle Bell1

Nov 15 Runcorn Linnets NWCFL 3.00 1-0L Crowther Duffy Hont Falconer Morris Coyle Bell

Nov 22 Alnwick Town FAV 2R 3.00 4-5W* Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Morris Coyle McKay Grant1

Nov 25 AFC Liverpool NWCFL 7.45 7-3L Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Morris Coyle1 McKay

Nov 29 BACUP & ROSS’ B NWCFL 3.00 2-0W Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Morris Duffy McKay

Dec 6 TADCASTER ALBION FAV 3R 3.00 2-4L Crowther Halpin Hont Duffy Morris Grant McKay Davidson

Dec 20 Nelson NWCFL 3.00 4-0L Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Duffy Morris Davidson

Jan 3 Silsden NWCFL 3.00 2-1L Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Duffy Morris Davidson

Jan 10 Squires Gate NWCFL 3.00 1-1D Crowther Halpin Hont Morris Vincent Davidson Ashton

Jan 17 Alsager Town NWCFL 3.00 4-2L Crowther Halpin Richardson Falconer Morris Davidson Vincent

Jan 24 West Dids & Chorlton NWCFL 3.00 3-0L Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Morris Ashton McKay Rushton

Feb 7 BOOTLE NWCFL 3.00 1-2L Crowther Whelan Hont Falconer Morris Ashton McKay Rushton

Feb 14 Barnoldswick Town NWCFL 3.00 4-1L Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Morris Davidson McKay

Feb 17 ASHTON ATHLETIC NWCFL 7.45 0-2L Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Morris Davidson McKay Vincent

Feb 24 1874 NORTHWICH NWCFL 7.45 1-4L Crowther Halpin Hont Falconer Morris Davidson McKay Birchall

Feb 28 NELSON NWCFL 3.00 1-6L Mullin Morris Richardson Falconer Mawdsley Banasko Hynes Birchall

Mar 3 1874 Northwich NWCFL 7.45 5-0L Mullin Halpin Hont Morris Banasko Findlay Davidson Birchall

Mar 7 Abbey Hey NWCFL 3.00 3-1L Crowther Halpin Casey Dempsey Morris1 Birchall Davidson

Mar 10 GLOSSOP NE NWCFL 7.45 1-3L Crowther Davidson Casey Pegler Coyle Birchall Morris

Mar 14 CONGLETON TOWN NWCFL 3.00

Mar 21 WINSFORD UNITED NWCFL 7.45

Mar 30 Glossop North End NWCFL 7.45

Apr 6 Ashton Athletic NWCFL 3.00

Apr 18 MAINE ROAD NWCFL 3.00

Apr 21 Silsden NWCFL 7.45

Name1 Player name and number of goals scored

Name Player name and CAUTION

Name Player name and DISMISSAL FOR 2 CAUTIONS

Name Player name and DISMISSAL

Name10 Player name and number of replaced player



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Hulme Whyte1 Rushton-Woods Perry Pullinger Alex Gillespie7 Bergqvist11 Cook-Hannah9 Crowther

Hulme Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Perry1 Pullinger Alex Gillespie Houghton Bergqvist9 Crowther

Coulter Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Perry Pullinger Houghton3 Alex Gillespie8 Bergqvist11 Crowther

Hulme Cook-Hannah Bergqvist3 Perry1 Pullinger Coulter10 Barton11 Andy Gillespie91 Crowther

Hulme Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Perry Barton11 Pullinger/Saunders Whyte9 Peers/Crowther Coulter7

Hulme Whyte1 Rushton-Woods Andy Gillespie Pullinger Coulter6 Perry7 Cook-Hannah Crowther

Hulme Whyte Rushton-Woods Perry Pullinger10 Bergqvist11 Cook-Hannah Richardson7 Crowther

Hulme Whyte Rushton-Woods1 Andy Gillespie Bergqvist7 Cook-Hannah3 Alex Gillespie Perry9 Crowther

McKay1 Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Andy Gillespie1 Harrison10 Alex Gillespie Peers Brinksman

Cottington Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Perry Peers5 Hulme11 Whyte9 Harrison Brinksman

Hulme Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Andy Gillespie Peers Whyte91 Perry11 Alex Gillespie Saunders

Cottington Whyte Rushton-Woods Perry Peers3 Alex Gillespie11 Cook-Hannah9

Alex Gillespie Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Andy Gillespie Peers Ogden Whyte9 Saunders

Ashton Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Andy Gillespie Saunders Harrison9 Barton7 Whelan

Ashton Whyte Rushton-Woods Andy Gillespie Cook-Hannah Bergqvist9 Whelan10

Ashton Bergqvist Rushton-Woods Andy Gillespie Cook-Hannah10 Saleh11 Perry7

Ashton Cook-Hannah Rushton-Woods Bergqvist Andy Gillespie9 Lightbody10 Whyte91

Grant Cook-Hannah Bergqvist1 Andy Gillespie1 Saunders Harrison8 Whyte9 Lightbody10

Grant Cook-Hannah Ashton Andy Gillespie Saunders Rushton-Woods11 Harrison Whyte9

Ashton Whyte Andy Gillespie Saleh Cook-Hannah Bergqvist11 Bell10 Rushton-Woods8 Halpin

Grant Whyte Bergqvist Andy Gillespie Halpin2 Harrison6 Bell11

Grant Whyte2 Bell1 Andy Gillespie Harrison Bergqvist10 Cook-Hannah

Grant Whyte1 Bell1 Andy Gillespie Bergqvist9 Rushton-Woods McKay7

Grant Whyte1 Bell1 Andy Gillespie Ogden Rushton-Woods Bergqvist Perry

Grant Whyte Bergqvist Andy Gillespie1 Saleh Perry81 Bell

Duffy Whyte1 Andy Gillespie Perry Cook-Hannah Peers Nicholson

Grant Whyte McKay Andy Gillespie Ogden Halpin Rushton-Woods Perry9

Grant1 Whyte2 Bell1 Andy Gillespie1 Whelan Richardson11 Davidson10 Perry9

Grant Andy Gillespie Bell2 Richardson Duffy Davidson8 Perry9 Rushton-Woods11

Grant Andy Gillespie1 Bell1 Richardson Davidson8 Coyle Rushton-Woods7 Perry10

Davidson Andy Gillespie1 Bell Richardson Coyle Saleh Rushton-Woods8 Perry9 Whyte11

McKay Whyte Perry Rushton-Woods Cook-Hannah8 Bell Grant Andy Gillespie

McKay Andy Gillespie Perry1 Rushton-Woods Cook-Hannah6 Whelan2 Whyte

McKay Andy Gillespie Perry Rushton-Woods1 Cook-Hannah Whelan Whyte10

Ashton Whyte1 Andy Gillespie1 Rushton-Woods McKay7 Perry8 Hont

Rushton-Woods Andy Gillespie Bell Richardson Stevenson8 Moore3 Whyte Price

Rushton-Woods Cook-Hannah Andy Gillespie1 Perry Halpin Davidson10 Birchall11 Moore9

Ashton Andy Gillespie1 Moore Rushton-Woods Whelan2 Cook-Hannah9 Perry8

Vincent Rushton-Woods Hynes Richardson Cook-Hannah6 Findlay7 Andy Gillespie Perry11

Birchall Bell1 Rushton-Woods Richardson Whelan Findlay7 Golding11 S-Cunnington10 C-Hannah

Birchall Perry Rushton-Woods Golding Hont Findlay91 Davidson4 Crowther

Birchall Perry Rushton-Woods Golding S-Cunnington Cook-Hannah6 Price McKay

Derby Taylor Martland Marshall Hont McKay11 Hynes7 Perry10 C-Hannah

Derby Taylor Rushton-Woods Martland Halpin Hont7 Banasko9 Perry



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Statistical History ST. HELENS TOWN AFC – A STATISTICAL HISTORY by Glyn Jones

Part 50 - Season 1996-97 North West Counties League

P W D L F A Pts Trafford 42 29 7 6 99 38 94

Newcastle Town 42 27 7 8 71 31 88 Clitheroe 42 23 14 5 75 36 83 Penrith 42 23 10 9 75 49 79

Burscough 42 22 9 11 68 48 75 Eastwood Hanley 42 20 10 12 64 51 70

Mossley 42 20 8 14 79 58 68 Blackpool Rovers 42 17 16 9 70 47 67

Prescot Cables 42 17 11 14 68 60 62 Vauxhall GM 42 14 15 13 70 69 57

Nantwich Town 42 14 11 17 74 74 53 Bootle 42 15 8 19 62 73 53

Glossop North End 42 14 11 17 56 67 53 St. Helens Town 42 14 6 22 65 79 48

Atherton Collieries 42 12 9 21 63 85 45 Kidsgrove Athletic 42 10 14 18 53 73 44 Rossendale United 42 11 9 22 51 76 42

Chadderton 42 10 11 21 49 80 41 Holker Old Boys 42 10 9 23 60 80 39

Maine Road 42 9 11 22 49 85 38 Darwen 42 9 10 23 49 82 37

Salford City 42 8 12 22 53 82 36

Opponents Home Result Away Result

Atherton Collieries Mar 29 Won 3-0 Nov 9 Lost 4-7

Blackpool Rovers Dec 4 Lost 0-1 Aug 26 Lost 0-3

Bootle Nov 21 Lost 2-3 Nov 16 Drew 2-2

Burscough Feb 5 Won 2-0 Aug 24 Won 3-0

Chadderton Oct 12 Won 1-0 Feb 11 Lost 0-1

Clitheroe Apr 19 Lost 0-2 Nov 30 Lost 1-2

Darwen Nov 6 Won 3-2 Dec 14 Won 2-0

Eastwood Hanley Feb 22 Lost 0-2 Sep 21 Lost 1-4

Glossop North End Apr 5 Lost 1-2 Mar 1 Won 1-0

Holker Old Boys Apr 26 Lost 1-3 Sep 10 Lost 2-3

Kidsgrove Athletic Mar 15 Won 3-0 Oct 2 Drew 3-3

Maine Road May 3 Drew 1-1 Mar 31 Lost 1-2

Mossley Feb 8 Won 4-3 Aug 20 Lost 2-7

Nantwich Town Mar 22 Drew 1-1 Feb 1 Lost 1-4

Newcastle Town Apr 12 Lost 0-1 Jan 25 Lost 0-2

Penrith Sep 28 Drew 2-2 Feb 15 Lost 1-2

Prescot Cables Oct 5 Drew 1-1 Mar 26 Won 3-2

Rossendale United Dec 21 Won 4-3 Oct 26 Won 3-1

Salford City Aug 17 Lost 0-2 Mar 8 Won 1-0

Trafford Nov 13 Lost 0-1 Dec 28 Lost 0-1

Vauxhall GM Dec 7 Won 4-1 Jan 18 Lost 1-2



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Season 1996-97 FA CUP

Aug 31 Prelim. PETERLEE NEWTOWN Home Drew 2-2

Sep 4 Replay Peterlee Newtown Away Won 2-1

Sep 14 1st Qual. GATESHEAD Home Drew 0-0

Sep 18 Replay Gateshead Away Lost 1-5

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Sep 7 1st Qual. HASLINGDEN Home Lost 3-4

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Oct 16 2nd Rd. MAGHULL Home Drew 2-2

Nov 2 Replay Maghull Away Lost 1-3

NWCFL FLOODLIT TROPHY

Oct 22 1st Rd. (1) BOOTLE Home Lost 0-1

Oct 29 1st Rd. (2) Bootle Away Lost 1-2

LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP

Dec 11 1st Rd. Knowsley United Away Lost 0-1

Player App Sub Total Goals

Achilleos, Gary 2 1 3

Allison, Mike 23 - 23

Ashton, Steve 9 - 9

Bickerstaffe, Gary 15 - 15 7

Bonner, James 3 2 5

Bradley, Sean 3 - 3

Browne, Paul 6 1 7

Byron, Neil 11 2 13

Clay, Stuart 1 - 1

Dimbylow, Mark - 5 5

Fallon, Sean - 3 3

Gibiliru, Joe (Snr.) 11 - 11

Hartley, Paul 5 3 8

Hatton, Brian 4 5 9 1

Hill, Franny 26 - 26 4

Hockenhull, Ste 3 2 5 1

Hoey, Terry 9 - 9 1

King, Ste 23 3 26

Kirwan, Paul 13 - 13

Leyland, Neil 5 5 10 1

Lockhart, Gary 1 - 1

Lowe, Gary 46 1 47

Player App Sub Total Goals

Lowe, Martin 6 1 7 1

Martin, Andy - 1 1

Martinus, Darryl 8 19 27 1

Matheson, Billy 16 8 24 3

Nestor, Terry 10 1 11 3

O’Neill, John 49 3 52

Pennington, Ste 24 1 25 14

Reilly, Adie 32 1 33

Rothwell, Ste 25 8 33 4

Shaw, Mark 3 2 5

Shaw, Neil 37 - 37 5

Street, Ian 26 3 29 7

Ungi, A (Tony) 18 7 25 3

Vegon, Jamie - 1 1

Walker, Glenn 31 7 38 12

Walmsley, Chris 38 3 41 8

Ward, James 2 - 2

Weaver, Neil 1 - 1

Williams, Scott 1 - 1

Wilson, Andy 3 1 4

Winstanley, Mark 23 - 23

Own goal 1

Totals 572 100 672 77



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A Brief History The original Town club was in existence from 1901 to 1928, but George Fryer and a number of local businessmen decided to re-form the club in 1946. They obtained a lease on the Hoghton Road ground in Sutton, adjacent to St. Helens Junction station on the Liverpool to Manchester railway line, took over a local St. Helens Combination team, Derbyshire Hill Rovers, signing a number of players from other clubs and entered the Liverpool County Combination in the 1947/48 season, playing against Everton “A” and Liverpool “A” and several reserve sides from the leading non-league clubs in the Merseyside area. Success was first attained in May 1949 when Runcorn were defeated in the final of the George Mahon Cup, played at the Prescot Cables ground. The following season, 1949/50, Town were elevated to the Second Division of the Lancashire Combination and they were promoted as Champions in only their second season to the First Division, where they ran up against teams such as Ashton United, Nelson and New Brighton, newly relegated from the Football League. Sadly, Town were themselves relegated in their first season and although promoted briefly again for the 1955/56 season, they spent most of their early years in the Second Division. Improvements were quickly made to the facilities at Hoghton Road in the early years, but in November 1952 the decision was taken to re-locate to the former St. Helens Recs’ rugby league ground at City Road in order to further their ambitions of reaching the Football League. Initially, the move resulted in some encouraging crowds, but the club had a change of heart and returned to Sutton in the October 1953. The ground was purchased and further developed and a social club and floodlights were added in later years. Town were Champions of the Lancashire Combination in 1971/72 season, losing only one game, finishing 6 points clear of Accrington Stanley. 1975 brought a switch to the Cheshire League, where they remained until the formation of the North West Counties League in 1982 and St. Helens Town is still the only club to feature in the top division of that league throughout its existence. The club’s major achievement was to win the FA Vase at Wembley in 1987. After a stuttering start in the Preliminary Round with a 5-4 extra-time win over Colne Dynamoes, further home successes over General Chemicals, Wren Rovers, Guisborough Town and Wythenshawe Amateurs, led to wins at Wisbech Town, at home to Rainworth Miners Welfare, away to Falmouth Town (after a replay) and in the away leg at Emley when, following a 1-0 home defeat in the first-leg, a 2-0 win in Yorkshire

secured a Wembley Final against local rivals Warrington Town, who were dispatched 3-2 with goals from Phil Layhe (2) and Brian Rigby. St. Helens Town boast an impressive “Hall of Fame”, including legendary goalkeeper and former German Prisoner-of-War Bert Trautmann, who signed for Manchester City over 60 years ago and who went on to play the game of his life in the 1956 FA Cup Final, despite breaking his neck in the latter stages. Bill Foulkes was transferred to Manchester United, where he had a glittering career, surviving the Munich Air Disaster in 1958, in which he bravely rescued some of his stricken team-mates. John Connelly, an England squad member in the victorious 1966 World Cup campaign, was sold to Burnley and he later moved to join Foulkes at Old Trafford. Sadly, all three have passed away in the last few years. Other future stars, groomed at St. Helens Town, include John Quinn (Sheffield Wednesday), Geoff Nulty (Burnley, Newcastle United and Everton) and, most recently, ace goalscorer Dave Bamber, who began and ended his league career at Blackpool and who played in all four divisions of the Football League. Captain of the FA Vase

winning team was Tommy O’Neil, who began his league career playing alongside George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton at Manchester United.



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Town sold their Hoghton Road ground in 2000 to move in with St. Helens Rugby League Club at their Knowsley Road base. Their farewell appearance at Sutton produced a 1-0 win over Champions Vauxhall Motors and the initial campaign at Knowsley Road got off to a cracking start, with Town leading the table for most of the season, before finishing in a rather disappointing fourth place. Recent seasons have been more of a struggle, ninth place in 2009/10 being the best finish since. Season 2010-11 saw Town slide to 16th and next to bottom in 2011-12, when they would have been relegated, but for Flixton’s decision to resign from the league. Town began the 2012-13 season under new manager Ian Granite, who brought in a new team and coaching set-up and they battled well to avoid relegation, their status being confirmed with a couple of games remaining. 2013-14 was a mirror-image of the previous campaign, with a 14-game unbeaten run between September and December putting the club just behind the front runners for two thirds of the campaign. Granite resigned in November 2013 due to work and family commitments and his assistant Ian Price took over the reins, assisted by Paul Jones and Nick Matthews, but the long breaks caused by the winter weather interrupted their earlier rhythm and Town finished the season once again in the lower reaches, although never in any serious danger of the drop. Following the demolition of the Knowsley Road ground in 2010, Town have led a nomadic existence up the road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, sharing Ashton Town’s Edge Green Street ground for three seasons before moving across town to Brocstedes Park as the guests of Ashton Athletic in 2012. The current season is scheduled to be the club’s last in exile, as plans are in place for re-location back to St. Helens for the 2015-16 season at the Council-owned Ruskin Park site, currently undergoing massive redevelopment and a brand-new facility awaits. In readiness for the move, the club is undergoing a radical re-branding, adopting the town’s coat of arms as their badge once again and reverting next season to their traditional blue and white colours in preparation for a return to the town in 2015.

Club Honours: 1949 George Mahon Trophy Winners

1951 Lancs Comb Division 2 Champions 1972 Lancs Combination Champions 1973 Bass Charrington Cup Winners

1974 Watson Trophy Winners 1978 St Helens Hospital Cup Winners

1979 St Helens Comb Div 1 Runners Up 1979 St Helens Hospital Cup Runners Up 1980 St Helens Comb Div 1 Champions 1985 NWCFL Reserve Div 2 Runners Up 1986 NWCFL Reserve Div 1 Runners Up

1987 FA Vase Winners (Wembley) 1994 League Challenge Cup Finalists

1994 NWCFL Reserve Division Runners Up 1995 NWCFL Reserve Division Champions 1996 NWCFL Reserve Division Runners Up

1998 Floodlit Trophy Finalists 1999 REALCO Fair Play Award Winners 2009 Bert Trautmann Trophy Winners

Record Appearances: Alan Wellens Record Goal Scorer: Steve Pennington

Record Attendances:

4000 at Hoghton Road v Manchester City 1723 at Knowsley Rd v FC Utd Manchester 9000 at Prescot Cables v Runcorn (1949)

Programme Awards

1993-94 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1995-96 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1997-98 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1998-99 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1999-00 NWCFL Programme of the Year 2000-01 NWCFL Programme of the Year

2009-10 NWCFL Premier Division 2010-11 NWCFL Premier Division 2011-12 NWCFL Premier Division 2012-13 NWCFL Premier Division 2013-14 NWCFL Premier Division

Wirral Programme Club National Survey

1996-97 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1997-98 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1998-99 NWCFL Programme of the Year

Programme Monthly

2007-08 NWCFL Programme of the Year

Soccer Club Swap Shop National Awards 2010-11 Placed 28th 2011-12 Placed 8th 2012-13 Placed 7th 2013-14 Placed 8th



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NWCFL News Congleton Town full back Nathan Haynes is preparing for a trip to South Africa in May, where he will be part of a group spending time teaching under-privileged children. Nathan, 19, is a student at John Moores University in Liverpool, and wil be part of a travelling party of volunteers organised by a company called HQ Coaching Centre, who operate sports and arts training schemes on Merseyside. HQ has spent many

years travelling to Cape Town, South Africa promoting sport in over 20 primary and secondary schools, and now have a project called "Engage For South Africa" set up with partner schools in the country. Nathan explained: "I first got involved with HQ through doing some part time coaching in schools with them on the Wirral. There is a group of around 20 of us going and we will be based just outside of Cape Town, in a place called Kulis River. However, we will be visiting different places and townships whilst we are there. "I will be coaching a variety of sports, but in the group there will be others teaching basic learning such as English, Maths, reading and writing. We will be teaching/coaching a variety of children in

different schools and townships, all with different backgrounds. "However the majority of the children are very under-privileged and live in poverty struck environments, rely on the bare essentials to live, and often struggle for food and drink. "I have previously held a race night in order to raise money for this which was a great success, and also will soon to be planning a sponsored bag packing event in a supermarket. "I will also be taking part in a sponsored 18 mile run, around the perimeter of the Wirral from Seacombe to Heswall on the Sunday 22nd of March. "Sponsors can make donations via cash or to a paypal account I have set up, with the address of [email protected].

Congleton as a club and their fans have given me great support towards this, with sponsors made at matches, and there have been bucket collections at matches, the most recent one on Tuesday night for the game against Northwich Victoria. "The club has also provided some old club shirts to pass on to the children whilst I am out there, and if any other NWCFL clubs could donate a couple of old shirts, I will take some photos of them when I take them out there. Whilst I am out there, I will be personally wearing t-shirts with names of the organisations, businesses and clubs who have sponsored, donated and supported towards the cause in order to raise awareness in association. "Any support that anyone is willing to give me will be greatly appreciated for the good cause".



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Tea Break Teasers Q1. Employees of Midlands cycle firm Singer formed which Football League Club in 1883?

Q2. Before the 2014 Final which was the last Champions League Final to go to extra time?

Q3. Who is the only England player to have appeared at the finals of international tournaments in three different decades?

Q4. How many of Steven Gerrard’s 14 Premier League goals last season came from the penalty spot?

Q5. With which club did Didier Deschamps begin his managerial career?

Q6. Who presented the World Cup to winning Brazilian captain Dunga at USA 94?

Q7. Who is the only Latvian with a Premier League winners medal?

Q8. Which Football League club used to play their home matches at Elm Park?

Q9. Which Bundesliga team are nicknames “The Moody Divas”?

Q10. With which country has Burnley forward Ashley Barnes appeared at Youth level?

Q11. Which League Two side began the 2014-15 season with five successive draws?

Q12. With which country is Walsall forward Romaine Sawyers an international?

Q13. Which team won the Australian A-League in 2013?

Q14. Four Championship managers at the beginning of this season have won the European Cup/Champions League as players, who are they?

Q15. How many League Championship Medals did Eric Cantona win in England?

1) Coventry City 2) Barcelona Vs Sampdoria in 1992 3) Tony Adams 1988-2000 4) 11 5) Monaco 6) Al Gore 7) Igors Stephanovs with Arsenal 8) Reading 9) Eintracht Frankfurt 10) Austria 11) York City 12) Saint Kitts & Nevis 13) Brisbane Roar 14) Flexi Magath, Sami Hyypia, Ole Ginnar Solskjaer & Aitor Karanka 15) Five



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Meet the Players

Andy Gillespie 08/04/1991

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James Rushton-Woods 07/10/1992 Midfield

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Paul Cook-Hannah 20/09/1984

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Chris Brinksman 29/09/1990 Goalkeeper

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Auto XL Warrington

Karl Bergqvist 10/09/1984 Midfield

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Contego Security UK Limited

Chad Whyte 11/06/1992

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Alex Gillespie 06/08/1997 Midfield

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St Helens & Prescot

Rory Crowther 29/12/1996 Goalkeeper

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Hamish Falconer 12/12/1995

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UK Limited

Aaron Morris 10/06/1995

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Matthew Davidson 11/01/1992

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Marcus Perry 16/08/1996

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Jack McKay 09/04/1991 Midfield

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Cole Ashton 25/05/1993

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Chris Cottington 04/09/1994

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Ryan Duffy 14/03/1990 Defender

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Nathan Ogden 03/01/1992 Defender

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Player Profiles

Jay Halpin 12/11/1995 Defender

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Kris Bell 12/07/1992

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Jack Hont

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U21s News Town have three teams (U17s, U21s and Veterans) operating at the start of 2014-15 in addition to our North West Counties League and North West Youth Alliance League (U18s) teams. Today we look at the how the season is unfolding for the U21s in the Cheshire FA League.

St Helens Town AFC U21s (Cheshire FA Under 21s League) Sponsored by BIZSPACE UK

September 2014 (home fixtures at Edge Hill University)

A Sunday 7th Stockport Sports U21s Won 1-3

H Sunday 14th Sandbach United U21s Won 3-1

H Sunday 21st Ambrose Ellis FC (Liverpool County FA Cup) 3-3 AET

Lost 4-5 on penalties

October 2014

A Sunday 5th Silverdale Athletic U21s (CUP) Won 2-3

A Sunday 12th Egerton U21s Lost 2-0

A Sunday 26th Lostock Rangers U21s Won 3-5

November 2014

H Sunday 2nd Vale Juniors (Congleton) Won 3-2

H Sunday 9th Egerton U21s Won 4-0

H Sunday 16th Ashton-on-Mersey U21s Won 5-1

H Sunday 23rd Cheadle Town U21s Won 5-0

A Sunday 30th Sandbach United U21s Won 1-3

December 2014

A Sunday 7th Wythenshawe Town U21s (Cup) Lost 3-1 aet

February 2015

A Sunday 14th Cheadle Town U21s Won 0-5

March 2015

A Sunday 22nd Silverdale Athletic U21s

A Sunday 29th Malpas U21s

April 2015

A Sun 12th Vale Juniors (Congleton)

A Sun 19th Wythenshawe Town

A Sun 26th Ashton on Mersey

Cheshire FA Under 21s League

POS Team P W D L GD PTS

1 Silverdale Athletic 15 11 2 2 24 35

2 St Helens Town 13 11 0 2 27 33

3 Vale Juniors (Congleton) 14 10 2 2 21 32

4 Sandbach United 17 6 5 6 11 23

5 Wythenshawe Town 14 5 5 4 2 20

6 Egerton 15 4 4 7 -12 16

7 Malpas 11 4 2 5 -7 14

8 Cheadle Town 12 3 2 7 -20 8*

9 Ashton on Mersey 12 1 2 9 -14 5

10 Lostock Rangers 15 1 2 12 -32 5



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Club News #RND15 Town are playing there part in this year’s Red Nose Day 2015 by supporting a number of fundraising activities in the build up to 13th March 2015. Every two years, since 1988, Red Nose fundraising for Comic Relief has been inspiring the nation to help change the lives of people in the UK and Africa. It ’s a fantastic six weeks of fundraising culminating with a fun-filled night of TV

comedy and entertainment on 13th March 2015. 2015 is set to be a big year for Comic Relief. To date, they have raised more than £950 million. Toyota GB have become an official partner of Red Nose Day 2015, reflecting their global vision and commitment to improving lives around the world. The whole

Toyota family is getting together with each Centre taking the opportunity to reach out to their local community to raise funds. As an official partner for Red Nose Day, Toyota is the exclusive retailer of Red Noses for cars – with the aim of raising £1 million through sales and other fundraising. Available from the 29th January to March 13th, Red Noses for cars are being promoted through national advertising, rednoseday.com, toyota.co.uk; the Johnsons Toyota Liverpool and St Helens Town AFC websites, plus social media channels. Red Noses for cars are available from Johnsons Toyota Liverpool showroom and from Brocstedes Park home of St Helens Town AFC on match-days at £5 each with whole £5 going to Comic Relief. ‘Every £1 Counts’ is also key to raising funds and the

club will have Red Nose Day fundraising buckets available at our home games between now and the 13th March. Town will be encouraging their players, supporters and officials as well as those of their

visitors to get involved on match days with lots of photographs being taken with the Red Nose Day ‘Selfie’ frames! The St Helens Town match-day programme ‘The Marksman’, website and social media channels have been re-branded will contain updates on fundraising as well as photographs of anything RND. St Helens Town supporters and sponsors can also help with Red Nose Day fundraising by texting TYOT57 £2 to 70070 (this could be any amount up to £10) with all money going to Red Nose Day. The club are also looking to produce a fundraising video with the Red Noses for cars being a central theme as the players and staff go about their business at training, match days, etc. Club Chairman John McKiernan said, ‘This is a superb opportunity for St Helens Town to get involved and show our support for Red Nose Day along with our main club sponsors Johnsons Toyota Liverpool who have been long-term partners of our club. ‘We’ve got some great plans for activities over the next few weeks and hopefully we can play our part in having some fun and raising much needed funds for a great cause.



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Match Report Abbey Hey 3-1 St Helens Town

St. Helens Town had to endure another dismal week, which produced two defeats and, with only seven games left they sit precariously perched just above the relegation zone.

Tuesday saw a very youthful Town side go down to a somewhat predictable 5-0 loss at 1874 Northwich, a result which was probably par for the course against the well-placed Winsford-based side, but better was hoped for from Saturday’s trip to Abbey Hey, which saw a St. Helens side fielding six newcomers, but they still went down 3-1 to leave themselves a point ahead of both AFC Blackpool and Barnoldswick Town, with Bacup a further 7 points behind at the foot of the table, with two clubs scheduled to drop into Division 1 at the season’s end. It was a bright day at Abbey Stadium in Gorton, but the wind played a major part in proceedings, especially in the first half, when Town had the strong breeze behind them, but it was no real advantage as the ball was very difficult to control. Still, the visitors had the best chances early on, with new striker Ryan Taylor going close with two good shots before another new boy, Fraser Derby, had the best opportunity to score, his rasping shot dipping violently and only a great finger-tip save from Abbey’s keeper John McIlwaine prevented the visitors taking the lead after 20 minutes. Dave Dempsey, who has enjoyed a number of spells with Town over recent years, had to recover from an early injury setback, but he too went close when, making full use of the wind, forced another good save from McIlwaine just under the crossbar a few moments later. It was somewhat against the run of play when Abbey Hey broke clear on 27 minutes and an accurate cross from captain Des Flanagan was met well by Brandon Zibaka, who lobbed Rory Crowther in the Town goal, to put the home side a goal up. From that point onwards, the momentum shifted in favour of the Manchester side, who enjoyed the better of the remaining minutes up to half-time. After the break, St. Helens began well and were in the early ascendency but another break ended with Justin Pickering firing in a shot, which hit one of his teammates on the Town line, but the rebound ran kindly for Pickering who hit home at the second attempt. Zibaka netted again on 76 minutes in

remarkably similar circumstances, following a break by Sam Freakes, to put Abbey Hey 3-0 up. However, Town then hit back with the next move of the game, Aaron Morris finishing well after Nathan Martland’s initial shot was deflected by a defender. Abbey Hey shut down the game at 3-1 and Town never looked likely to reduce the arrears. After Tuesday’s clash against Glossop, Town are next in action again on Saturday when Congleton Town visit Brocstedes Park, kick-off at 3pm. The visit to Glossop, scheduled for 21st March, will have to be re-arranged, owing to a clash with the Derbyshire side’s long trip to St. Austell in the FA Vase Semi-Final First Leg and St. Helens’ next game is at home to Silsden on Tuesday, 31st March.

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NWCFL action at Gordale Avenue, Gorton Abbey Hey 3-1

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Premier Division P W D L F A GD Pts

1 Runcorn Linnets 33 25 7 1 78 31 47 82

2 Glossop North End 26 22 2 2 72 13 59 68

3 Ashton Athletic 31 17 9 5 57 30 27 60

4 1874 Northwich 27 18 5 4 57 20 37 59

5 Squires Gate 32 14 13 5 54 36 18 55

6 Colne 27 17 3 7 62 32 30 54

7 Bootle 31 15 6 10 58 44 14 51

8 Congleton Town 32 14 7 11 58 48 10 49

9 AFC Liverpool 32 14 6 12 66 49 17 48

10 Nelson 29 14 5 10 60 44 16 47

11 Silsden 30 14 5 11 45 47 -2 47

12 Winsford United 29 12 8 9 50 44 6 44

13 Abbey Hey 33 12 4 17 47 65 -18 40

14 Runcorn Town 29 10 5 14 59 57 2 35

15 Alsager Town 33 10 5 18 57 73 -16 35

16 Maine Road 32 9 6 17 44 65 -21 33

17 West Didsbury &

Chorlton 31 9 3 19 43 71 -28 30

18 St Helens Town 34 6 3 25 38 102 -64 21

19 AFC Blackpool 34 4 8 22 29 70 -41 20

20 Barnoldswick Town 33 5 5 23 39 85 -46 20

21 Bacup & Rossendale

Borough 30 3 5 22 25 72 -47 14

22 Stockport Sports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Premier Division Table as at Thursday 12th March 2015

* points deducted for a breach of league rules

Premier Division

Tuesday 10th March 2015

Premier Division

Colne 3-0 Silsden

Squires Gate 1-1 Runcorn Linnets

St Helens Town 1-3 Glossop North End

Winsford United 0-0 Bacup & R Borough

First Division

Ashton Town 1-1 Daisy Hill

Holker Old Boys 6-2 AFC Darwen

Oldham Boro 0-4 Rochdale Town

Cheshire Senior Cup Semi Finals

Congleton Town 0-1 Northwich Victoria

Wednesday 11th March 2015

First Division

Northwich F Villa 1-4 Chadderton

Thursday 12th March 2015

Premier Division

Glossop North End 4-2 Bootle

Friday 13th March 2015

First Division

Daisy Hill v Atherton Collieries

Saturday 14th March 2015

Premier Division

1874 Northwich v Colne

Bacup & R Borough v Runcorn Town

Barnoldswick Town v Runcorn Linnets

Bootle v Abbey Hey

Nelson v Glossop North End

Silsden v Winsford United

St Helens Town v Congleton Town

West D & Chorlton v Alsager Town

First Division

AFC Darwen v Cammell Laird 1907

Atherton LR v Barnton

Eccleshall v Chadderton

Irlam v Hanley Town

Northwich F Villa v Ashton Town

Rochdale Town v Holker Old Boys

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Division One P W D L F A GD Pts

1 Cammell Laird 1907 28 22 5 1 87 29 58 71

2 Atherton Collieries 25 23 1 1 103 17 86 70

3 Barnton 28 14 4 10 58 54 4 46

4 Holker Old Boys 25 14 3 8 63 38 25 45

5 Hanley Town 25 13 4 8 62 53 9 43

6 Daisy Hill 27 12 3 12 46 53 -7 39

7 Cheadle Town 28 11 5 12 57 54 3 38

8 Atherton LR 27 10 7 10 37 47 -10 37

9 AFC Darwen 22 9 7 6 59 42 17 34

10 Chadderton 23 10 4 9 43 44 -1 34

11 Litherland REMYCA 28 9 7 12 56 59 -3 34

12 Northwich Flixton

Villa 28 8 9 11 57 50 7 33

13 Widnes 28 9 5 14 57 69 -12 32

14 Rochdale Town 27 8 7 12 58 64 -6 31

15 Irlam 27 8 7 12 45 51 -6 31

16 Eccleshall 26 9 4 13 32 70 -38 31

17 Ashton Town 26 7 3 16 39 54 -15 24

18 Wigan Robin Park 27 5 3 19 34 92 -58 18

19 Oldham Boro 25 3 4 18 24 77 -53 13

Division One Table as at Tuesday 10th March 2015

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Division 1

Monday 16th March 2015

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Runcorn Town v Colne

First Division

Atherton Collieries v AFC Darwen

Tuesday 17th March 2015

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Ashton Athletic v Nelson

Winsford United v Glossop North End

First Division

Ashton Town v Hanley Town

Atherton LR v Oldham Boro

Cammell Laird 1907 v Widnes

Cheshire Senior Cup Semi Finals

Congleton Town v Northwich Victoria

Wednesday 18th March 2015

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AFC Liverpool v 1874 Northwich

Thursday 19th March 2015

Mid Cheshire Senior Cup Semi Finals

Winsford United v Northwich Victoria

Friday 20th March 2015

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Rochdale Town v Daisy Hill

Saturday 21st March 2015

F.A. Carlsberg Vase Semi Final 1st Leg

AFC St Austell v Glossop North End

The Men United Cup Semi Finals

Runcorn Town v Atherton Collieries

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1874 Northwich v Squires Gate

AFC Blackpool v Bootle

Bacup & R Borough v Abbey Hey

Barnoldswick Town v Maine Road

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