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CLUB DIRECTORY
President: Brian Addison
Chairman:JohnPladas
Club Secretary: Ian Moore
Committee: Brian Addison, John
Pladas Steve Bellamy, Ian Moore, Micky Farrer, John Maguire, James Ashton, Alan Davis
Head of Media: James Ashton
Club Photographer: Ian Moore Media Assistant: George Moore
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Helloall,andwelcometo today’smatchaswehost
Cheadle Town at The Brian Addison Stadium. Our visitors have had a busy summer as they have new man at the Helm in Jake Davies and we know a lot about him as he helped Wythenshawe to promotionlastseason.
Cheadle and Jake haven't had the start to theseasontheywouldof wantbutlikeallteamsin this league we do our homework and set up so we can get something from todays game but again we won’t underestimatedCheadle.
We come into the game with a mix start to the season from last Saturday FA cup lost to NorthwichVicstoadraw against Bury on the opening day follow by a losttoBurscough.
I feel that we performed well in all the game but to conduced 8 goals in first two league gamessomethinghasgot tochanged.
We are not where we wanna be yet this season but these are the things we learned from so early in the season and improve in order to show whatIknowthisteamcan do and achieve this season.
Let’s all get behind the lads todayand let’s make the TadStad a ground teamsfearstocometo.
I hope you enjoy your afternoon here at The BrianAddisonStadium.
Up the Gate
Gaffer
1. PENNINGTON 2. BISHOP 3. WELSH
CHAMBERS 5. JOBE 6. ADAMSON 7. BOYD 8. FEW 9. HUGHES 10. ING 11. HARRIES
1. STEWART
2. GOMES
3. CALLIGAN
4. EARL
5. WILSON
6. BOBBY CARROLL
7. GOODEN
8. BRADLEY CARROLL
9. JEROME
10. LY
11. STEPANS
BURSCOUGH 4-2 SQUIRES GATE
FIXTURES & RESULTS // 2024-25
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TOWN
Cheadle Town was formed in 1961 as Grasmere Rovers playing in the Manchester & District Sunday Football League in their Under 16s Division. As the team developed the Under-21 Championship was won in 1968, followed by the Premier Division title two years later.
In 1972 the club made the significant decision to play their football on Saturday's and joined the Manchester Football League. Success on the playing field coincided with the arrival of Albert Pike as manager in 1978. In Albert’s first, full season he led the team to a terrific double of First Division Champions and Manchester Amateur Cup Winners; this was the prelude to even more success as the club won both the Manchester & Derbyshire FA Cups.
Floodlights were installed in 1995 and Manchester United provided the opposition for the official ‘switch-on’ when, on a memorable evening, Town beat United’s youngsters, 3-2 in front of almost 2,000 fans.
The biggest gate to watch Cheadle Town on domestic soil came ten years later against FC United of Manchester. Due to the huge interest in the game Town officials moved the fixture to Stockport County’s Edgeley Park, and they were rewarded with a bumper 3,227 attendance that witnessed a pulsating 3-3draw
The club is famous for its legendary foreign tours, having played 96 games (or 97 if you count our visit to play FC Isle of Man) in 30 different countries in front of over 312,000 fans and scoring 111 goals. Playing under their tour name, Manchester AFC, they have played against SEVEN national sides and onceplayedinfrontof65,000peopleinMexico City’s world-famous Aztec Stadium. Their epic journeys have taken them just over 210,000milesallovertheworld.
The club celebrated its 50th birthday in 2011 and, ifthe next 50 years are anything like the first, then there is a lot of excitement to come. It was at this time that Cheadle Town made the decision to change their kit colours to green which commemorated the colours worn by Grasmere Rover 50 years ago.
Cheadle Town are an England Football Accredited Club (formerly FA Charter Standard Community) acknowledging the most advanced level of club development and football provision
At the turn of the year in 2018 a new future for the club was heralded when it became part of the Little Sports Group, owned by ex-Cheadle Town player Craig Brennan.
In May 2018 we were awarded a £50,000 improvementbursary from Buildbase that will enable us to realise our vision to improve the matchday experience and develop footballingfacilitiesforthesurroundingarea.
CLUB PROFILE
Nickname: Town
Founded: 1961
Stadium: Ground Up Solutions
Capacity: 1,2000
Distance From TadStad: 56 Miles
Unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic brought a temporary stop to playing football, as the FA declared seasons 2019/20 and 2020/21 null and void.
Hopes were high for season 2022/23 following the appointment of Paul Marshall and Steve Yarwood in the close season. Paul brings with him a wealth of experience having played football at a professional level for Manchester City, Blackpool, Port Vale, Aberdeen, Walsall and Rochdale before moving to semi-professional football with FC Halifax Town, Stockport County, Alfreton Town and Curzon Ashton. Whilst Steve Yarwood is well known in the Manchester area having played for Salford City, Mossley, Abbey Hey and Wythenshawe Town.
And what a season 2022/23 was... for the first time in over 20-years Cheadle Town were finally promoted to the top tier of the NWCFL. In a season which saw the Football Club awarded 'Club of the Month' on three separate occasions and break records for unbeaten runs and consecutive victories. The season came down to the lottery of the Play-Offs which saw Cheadle Town defeat Stockport Town 2-0 in the Semi Finals, leading to a Final against Sandbach United. In front of acrowd of 1,375, Cheadle Town won 3-1 with Martin Pilkington confirming victory in injury time to the delight of the travelling supporters. An occasion that will long live in the memories of all involved with Cheadle Town.
Cheadle Town now look forward as they embarkona newera forthisFootball Clubat Step5ofthefootballpyramid.
CHEADLE TOWN IN 60 SECONDS
2ND SEASON
This will be their second season in the Premier Division after promotion through the First Division North play offs in 2023.
JAKE DAVIES
Jake Davies joined Town from Wythenshawe during the summer. He was Assistant Manager for the Ammies as they became Champions in April.
CLOSEST EFL CLUB
The closest EFL club to Cheadle Town, is Stockport County.
THE NUMBER CRUNCHER
GETTING TO KNOW...
Thanks for speaking to us Daniel. You joined Cheadle from Stockport Town. How have you settled in and do you feel everyone around the club has made you feel welcome?
Thank you for having me on, yeah I've settled in really well to be honest. Theres a real community feel around the club which i know are doing more and more to grow it. One thing i was hoping for is that the changing room would be good because i left a really good changing room behind at Stockport Town so that was one thing i hoped would be replicated. Saying that, i knew it would be because i know what Jake’s about and i know how he sets his squads up so i knew it wouldn’t be an issue.
What made you choose Cheadle Town and why?
As for choosing Cheadle Town, Jake is the main reason i came to Cheadle because i know him well as he managed me at Cheadle Nomads. Along with Jake, i was excited with the clubs plans going forward and the project they have, so i wanted to be a part of that and hopefully get the club to where it wants to be.
Cheadle have a new at the helm in Jake, how do you feel the will do this season and do you feel the player you have can really build and push up the table?
Yes, think with the quality in the changing room we can definitely
be challenging at the right end of the table. It’s a really tough league so we will have to work hard but there is more than enough quality in the group to be up there.
What’s your goal tally for the season?
I’m currently on 2 goals which i scored on the opening day vs Prestwich Heys FC so I’m looking to get more as season go on and challenge for that golden boot.
Onto yourself now, if you could pick any stadium in the world to play one game in, which one will it be and why?
I’m a City fan but I’ve been on the pitch there a few times in the last few years so I’d say Wembley, it’s the home of football i suppose.
Who is the best player you have played with?
Paul Scholes (in a charity match)
Away from Football, what is your favourite past time?
I like to go to the gym and travel (when I get chance in between football)
What team do you support? Man City
Lastly who do you feel is a player to watch from the Gate?
I’ll be honest i don’t know too much about the Squires Gate team but i will say Regan Crossley because he’s scored a couple from centre half.
THIS OR THAT
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MESSI OR RONALDO? RONALDO
NIGHTCLUB OR PUB? NIGHTCLUB
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JAMES BOYD Q&A WITH...
If you could pick any stadium in the World to play one game in, which onewillitbeandwhy?
Wembley, because it’s the homeoffootball.
How do you get in the zone on a matchday. Is there anything you do that helps you focus?
Can’tsaythere is reallyI like to just rock up and play. Maybe a pre-game coffee in the clubhouse, courtesy of Helengetsmeinthemood.
What is your away day routine and what type of music do you play on the way?
House/Disco house with some Hans Zimmer thrown in there randomly for game daymusic.
Away from football, what is your favourite past time?
I’m enjoying Padel tennis at themoment.
What team do you support?
ManchesterUnited.
What sport do you dislike themost?
Golf
What’s your favourite holidaydestinations?
Bali is my favourite place I’ve been too. I love going to Italyalso.
What is your earliest footballmemory?
A core memory that sticks out is crying watching England get beaten on penalties by Portugal in the 2004Euros.
Which player did you inspiretobegrowingup?
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Was a big fan of Rooney growing up watching United. THIS OR THAT
