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The club was formed in 1991 by
present secretary Paul Cheetham, who
formed a youth team for Old Alts FC in
1989 and after two seasons the young
players wanted to have their own club
side so the team left Old Alts, and
Kartel Sports was born entering the
third division of the Altrincham League.
They won promotion twice and they
reached the top division in 1997 and
are now established senior club in the
Altrincham League reaching their
pinnacle in the 2000/01 season when
they won the Altrincham FA Senior Cup
defeating Linotype FC 1-0.
This season has been a rebuilding
exercise for Kartel with the loss of
many long serving players last season,
who retired. New manager Craig
Barlow has come in and introduced
many young players that the club was
desperate for and this will see Kartel
finishing in a mid-table position.
Ericstan Park, Timpson Road
Baguley, M23 9NT
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wythenshawetownfc.co.uk
Twitter: @WTFCOpenage
Chairman: Kenny Hope
Vice Chairman: Peter Birch
Treasurer: Grace Nuttall
Director of Football: Aidy Burns
Media Officer: James Lobley
Stadium Manager: Billy Moore
Programme: James Lobley
1st Team Manager: Lee McGregor
Assistants: Gary Brown & Paul Williams
Club Captain: Jonathan Rand
Welcome to all the fans, new and old for
coming down to Ericstan Park for this
important game against ADAFL side Kartel
Sports. Get behind the side and let‟s get
Wythenshawe Town FC into the Final.
Enjoy The Game!
WYTHENSHAWE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Pride of Wythenshawe
Wythenshawe Town History….
Manager’s Notes
2014/15 Fixtures
Player Profiles
League Table
1st Team
Latest News
WTFC Kitchen
Player Feature
Gorse Hill (A)
Match Report
Chairman’s Chat
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Formed in 1946, and playing at Hough End Fields on
Princess Road, Withington, Wythenshawe Town were
originally known as North Withington FC, but were
eventually re-named in 1987; after a few seasons at
their new ground in Wythenshawe. The ground was
named Ericstan Park as a tribute to Eric Reynard and
Stan Orme who were prime movers in the club's early
days.
After a long period in the Lancashire and Cheshire
League the club joined the Manchester League in
1974. In 2014, Wythenshawe moved from the Man-
chester League to the Cheshire League 2, a league
with representatives from Altrincham, Witton Albion
and many more.
Wythenshawe Town Football Club senior section now
has two teams in the Cheshire League and one in the
Manchester Sunday League. Lee McGregor took
charge of the squad in the pre-season preceding the
2014/15 season.
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People are getting interested in
the club, and why not. The club is
putting in the tireless effort to
ensure the progression of the
club. The North West Counties
League is the important aim, and
every day we are making strides
to that aim.
In the off season we are
developing the ground, with new
stands and it‟s a very much
exciting time to be around the
club. We really want people to
get behind the term we have
coined the „Wythylution‟ and we
need volunteers to drive the club
forward to semi-pro football. It‟s
exciting times to be around the
club and any support we can get
from volunteers, sponsors and
supporters will benefit us hugely.
Last time out against Cuddington
in the Cheshire League, we
showed what this team is about
with the performance, where we
can grind out results in the
toughest of conditions.
We‟re coming up to two
consecutive cup semi-finals. Our
focus is all on the upcoming
weeks, and we will show Kartel
Sports and Gorse Hill what this
team is all about.
So stay for a drink in the
clubhouse after the game with
the players. The supporters are
one of the driving forces of this
club and every single player
appreciates the support the fans
bring each and every game.
ENJOY THE GAME
Welcome to everyone today, the
club have worked tirelessly to
get a big crowd down for today‟s
game and that can only be
commended. Thanks to all those
who are coming down to support
the team and it will be great to
have a bumper crowd and I hope
you are attracted to come again.
Today we welcome Kartel
Sports, cup games can bring
games of unknown quantities
especially when playing teams
from different leagues. But we
have to play to the qualities we
have in the squad.
The players know what is
expected of them in this Semi-
final tie against Kartel, we have
prepared well in training like
every game and this game will
require no motivation. Cup
competitions are important for
us I believe, we can test our
skills in a one off game and we
know that Kartel will want to get
to the final just as much as we
will.
This is the time of year that
teams show their worth. We can
prove to the doubters that we
can win big games and I have all
the faith in the strengths we
have at this squad. Everyone at
the club knows the power that
this team possess and a cup
final would be a great platform
for the players to show everyone
what we‟re about.
We want Wythenshawe to be
proud of our club,
Wythenshawe‟s club. We‟re
getting our name out there,
slowly but surely.
Date Match Competition
9/08/14 WTFC 6-0 Ashton Town Reserves* Cheshire League 2
16/08/14 FC Woodford 0-2 WTFC Cheshire League 2
20/08/14 WTFC 4-2 Cheadle Town Reserves Cheshire League 2
23/08/14 WTFC 5-1 Warrington Town Reserves J A Walton Challenge Cup
26/08/14 Altrincham Reserves 1-3 WTFC Cheshire League 2
30/08/14 Golborne Sports 0-4 WTFC J A Walton Challenge Cup
06/09/14 WTFC 4-1 Cuddington Cheshire League 2
13/09/14 West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves 1-4 WTFC Cheshire League 2
20/09/14 WTFC 2-1 West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves J A Walton Challenge Cup
27/09/14 WTFC 5-1 AFC Monton Reserves Manchester FA Amateur
Cup
4/10/14 WTFC 7-0 Moore United Cheshire League 2
11/10/14 WTFC 5-0 Altrincham Reserves Cheshire League 2
18/10/14 Chorltonians 1-5 WTFC Manchester FA Amateur
Cup
25/10/14 West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves 0-7 WTFC J A Walton Challenge Cup
1/11/14 Knutsford ‘A’ 2-6 WTFC Altrincham FA Senior Cup
8/11/14 WTFC 4-1 Salford Victoria Manchester FA Amateur
Cup
22/11/14 WTFC 4-0 Witton Albion Reserves Cheshire League 2
29/11/14 Warrington Town Reserves 0-2 WTFC J A Walton Challenge Cup
6/12/14 Club AZ 2-3 WTFC Altrincham FA Senior Cup
13/12/14 WTFC 5-2 Golborne Sports J A Walton Challenge Cup
Match Programme 2014/15
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*Ashton Town Reserves have pulled out of the league so the result is now void.
Match Programme 2014/15
20/12/14 WTFC 8-0 West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves Cheshire League 2
10/1/14 WTFC 1-0 Grappenhall Sports J A Walton Challenge Cup
7/2/15 Cheadle Town Reserves 2-8 WTFC Cheshire League 2
14/2/15 WTFC 3-0 Irlam Reserves Manchester FA Amateur
Cup
28/2/15 Cuddington 0-1 WTFC Cheshire League 2
7/3/15 WTFC v Kartel Sports Altrincham FA Senior Cup
14/3/15 Gorse Hill v WTFC (14:00) Manchester FA Amateur
Cup
28/3/15 Grappenhall Sports v WTFC (15:00) J A Walton Challenge Cup
RESERVES UPCOMING FIXTURES
Date Match Competition
07/03/14 Golborne Sports Reserves v WTFC Reserves (14:00) Cheshire Reserve League 2
14/03/14 WTFC Reserves v Rudheath Social Reserves (14:00) Cheshire Reserve League 2
21/03/14 WTFC v Reserves v Sanbach United Reserves (14:00) Cheshire Reserve League 2
4/04/14 Cuddington Reserves v WTFC Reserves (15:00) Reserve Division Challenge
Cup
Wythenshawe Town Reserves currently sit 4th in the Cheshire Reserve League 2
with 22 points after 11 games. They are into the knockout stages of the Reserve
Division Challenge Cup. The top goalsorer is Carlton Jones
Jacob Luty Goalkeeper
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Remmi Williams Striker
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Alex Elliott Centre Midfield
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Match Programme 2014/15
Ben Connolly Winger
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Ash Woodhead Centre Midfield
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Lee McGregor Centre Midfield
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Jake Williams Full Back
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Martin Fray Centre Back
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Thanks to all of our 2014/15 Player
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Goalkeeper
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Match Programme 2014/15
Pos Team PLD PTS GS GC GD
1st Wythenshawe Town 11 33 50 7 +43
2nd Altrincham Reserves 12 25 28 15 +13
3rd FC Woodford 14 23 30 19 +11
4th Mersey Valley 12 18 27 25 +2
5th Irlam Reserves 9 15 19 14 +5
6th West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves 11 15 29 30 -1
7th Cuddington 12 15 25 30 -5
8th Moore United 13 8 17 51 -34
9th Witton Albion Reserves 7 6 11 18 -7
10th Cheadle Town Reserves 15 6 21 48 -27
Fixtures Involving Cheshire League 2 Sides:
Match Programme 2014/15
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Cheshire League 2: Cuddington v West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves Moore United v FC Woodford J A Walton Challenge Cup: Mersey Valley v Daten Penlake v Altrincham Reserves Maine Road Reserves v Witton Albion Reserves Altrincham FA Senior Cup Semi-Final: Wythenshawe Town v Kartel Sports
(Back Row): Paul Walley, Jamie Dickinson, Jacob Luty, Jonathan Rand, Matty Gillings
(Front Row): Craig Coates, Lee McGregor, Ben Brooks, Ben Connolly, Jason Walley, Ashley Woodhead
Match Programme 2014/15
We face a trip to Gorse Hill next Saturday
in the Manchester FA Amateur Cup Semi-
Final. Please support the team in a crucial
game , postcode (M16 7PH)
Fixtures Involving Cheshire League 2 Sides:
Credit: George Cheetham
Match Programme 2014/15
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We‟ll soon be selling replica
blue kits soon, so if you‟re
interested in buying one email
us for the details. We‟ll make
them as cheap as possible to
ensure as many people can
buy them
Follow us Twitter:
@WTFCOpenage
We‟re looking for sponsors to
join our club from just £5. You
will get excellent coverage
and will be advertised at an
ambitious club with an ever
growing support. Email
a link to the new 2015/16
sponsorship brochure.
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Our next game is away at
Gorse Hill in the
Manchester FA Amateur
action. They play at
St.Brides Playing fields
and the postcode is M16
7PH and kick-off is 14:00.
We hope to see you there
supporting the team.
We have a fundraising
night on March 14th, tick-
ets are £2 in advance or
£3 on the day. All profits
will be funding the replace-
ment of the old club fence
on Altrincham Road.
Please support the club in
an important night.
We‟re looking for volunteers
to help out at WTFC
Videographers
Programme Sellers
Gate Staff
Graphic Designers
We also want to set up WTFC
TV, a YouTube channel. If
you wish this join this project
or want to be a volunteer at
the club email James Lobley
We‟ll soon be selling
Wythenshawe Town
merchandise so put some
money aside for your WTFC
purchases
Hot Drinks: Tea - 50p Coffee - 60p Hot Chocolate - 60p Oxo - 50p Cup of Soup - 70p Hot Barms: Bacon - £1.50 Bacon & Egg - £1.80 Sausage - £1.50 Sausage & Egg - £1.80 Sausage & Bacon - £1.80 Chip Barm - £1.40 Hot Dog - £1.10 Beefburger - £1.80 Beefburger & Chips - £2.80 Chips - £1.20 Chips & Gravy - £1.40 Meat Pie - £1.20 Meat Pie & Gravy - £1.40 Meat Pie, Chips & Gravy - £2.50
Feeling peckish?
Then head into the bar and pick
up your food, fancy some chips
or a pie, we have it in our bar
Captain Jonathan Rand reflects on
the season so far but stresses the
season really starts now.
“The squad have put the hard work
in throughout the whole season but
I can‟t stress it enough, the season
really starts now. We have two semi-
finals in two weeks and we now
know that this will define the
season. People will remember
these matches when they think
about the current Wythenshawe
Town squad.
We have seen some incredible
performances which have
dismantled many opponents which
have been feared, and the quality of
the team we have means we are
confident going to into every game.
Last time out against Cuddington
we put up great determination to
grind out a result and it‟s put us 3
points closer to the elusive Cheshire
League 2 crown. But all thoughts
are now on to today‟s game as we
welcome Kartel Sports of the
Altrincham District League.
Kartel will have their eyes on the
final and we‟ll have to be on top
form to beat them. They possess
some real quality but we‟re
confident we can combat their
strengths and exploit their
weaknesses.
Although they may have not had the
most successful league campaign,
their cup run shows that means
very little coming into big cup
games like these and the prestige
that comes with winning cups is
both teams motivation.
Although the team set the aim of
promotion this season, that has
changed very much since the
beginning of the season. Cups
allows us to express our high
intensity playing style and we want
to bring trophies to Ericstan Park,
that‟s why we are here”.
Enjoy The Game,
Jonathan Rand
Match Programme 2014/15
We are playing Gorse Hill in the Manchester FA Amateur Cup Semi-Final away. We want everyone to get behind the team in another huge semi-final. In the Manchester FA Amateur Cup we have beaten AFC Monton Reserves (5-1), Chorltonians Town (1-5), Salford Victoria Reserves (4-1) and Irlam Reserves (3-0) to reach this stage of the competition. Whilst our opponents Gorse Hill have beaten Chorltonians Rovers (7-0),
Wythenshawe Town Reserves on Penalties, Hollinwood Reserves (2-5) and last years finalist Deans Youth & Ladies on Penalties. Gorse Hill play in the Lancashire & Cheshire 2nd tier, Division 1 and are currently doing well in 2nd just 1 point of the leaders, Abacus Media. But Gorse Hill have 3 games in hand. They play their home games at St.Brides Playing fields (pictured) in Old Trafford, postcode M16 7PH.
The game is free admission so we want to see as many Wythenshawe fans there as possible as this is yet another huge game for the club with a cup final place at stake for Wythenshawe Town. Kick-off is 13:30, so support the team, and follow all of the build up on our website, www.wythenshawetownfc.co.uk Failsworth Dynamos v Farnworth Town is the other Semi-Final.
Credit: George Cheetham
Match Programme 2014/15
Woodhead
Wythenshawe Town travelled to Cuddington for a Cheshire League 2 fixture. The first half saw a scrappy affair on a very poor pitch. Wythenshawe took control in the second half and Ash Woodhead put the visitors in front. The hosts only real chance was a free kick that went close in the dying minutes. Lee McGregor had his say on the match, “Not the most fluent performance but we battled in poor conditions and picked up yet another vital 3 points.
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Match Programme 2014/15
Today brings the biggest game of the season so far, it will be a great achievement to reach the final of the Altrincham cup in our first year, good luck to all involved. The one thing you can be assured of with this team is they will give 110% commitment, as they do in every single game they play. Congratulations to our U21 on their semi-final win on Sunday coming out winners of a hard thought game 4-3 after extra time. Well done to each and every one of the team great achievement in their first year of being formed as a team well done. I am delighted with the progress of our 2nd team Gary King, who is doing a fantastic job and put them in contention for the title and in a fantastic position to qualify through their group in the challenge cup taking them into the 1/4 final still a long way to go in the season but the progress is fantastic. The turnaround in our senior teams after the disaster of last season has been fantastic, the first team remain in all 4 competitions. The 2nd team in contention for the title and challenge cup, U21s in their first year are in top half of the table and in the final of the Cheshire League Cup at Altrincham FC date to be announced. Well done to each and every one of the players, management and everyone involved with the club. We are holding a fundraiser night on 14th March to raise money to replace the old fence to Altrincham road. Tickets will be £2 with raffles and fundraising on the night tickets behind the bar please help us raise these much needed funds thank you Your Proud Chairman, Kenny Hope
WTFC Ben Brooks
Craig Coates Ben Connolly Steven Crane
Jamie Dickinson Alex Elliott Martin Fray Aaron Gibbs Matt Gillings Jacob Luty
Dean McGregor Lee McGregor Jonathan Rand Jason Walley Paul Walley
Ashley Woodhead Jake Williams
Remmi Williams
Kartel Sports Alex Brumby
Samuel Cummins Scott Doherty Sean Dorsey Stuart Ellis
Greg Fannon Stuart Howe
Jordan Kralski Sheldon Lloyd Jake Maccann Scott Mansell Rob McGhee
Michael McGuire Jonathan O’Neil Joshua Pearce
Connor Sugsden James Walker
Stewart Yearsley
Next Game at Ericstan Park: WTFC Res v Rudheath Social Res (14.03) - 14:00
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