Squires Gate vs Colne by SquiresGateFC

v Colne 22.09.2015 North West Counties Premier Division Kick Off: 19.45 Issue 7 ÂŁ1.50

GATE MANAGER DAVE MCCANN WRITES ABOUT HOW HE THINKS THE HOSTS WILL NEED A BIT OF LUCK TONIGHT, AND THAT COLNE ARE HIS FAVOURITES TO WIN THE LEAGUE... Good evening and welcome to the Royal British Legion Stadium for our league fixture against Colne FC. May I welcome all associated with Colne and wish you a safe journey home. Saturday's performance and result sums up our season very well so far. A good performance in the first half which saw us hit the woodwork 3 times and create numerous other chances didn't stop us going in at half time 2-0 down. The 2nd half saw a much more even affair which we end up winning 1-0. So all in all a game which we were never 2nd best we end up losing 2-1...I feel so many other games this season have been like that! We need to start being clinical in both boxes...I hope that starts tonight. Colne have continued to build on last season and I would say they are probably my favourites to win the league, so tonight is going to be an exceptionally tough task. They've started the season superbly and have the potential to blow teams away with the attacking players they have in their side. We'll give it our best shot though and hope that Lady Luck and officiating decisions will be on our side for once this season. During these tough times for the club may I thank you for your continued support and I hope to see you at School Road for our next home fixture.

Ben Fletcher (Sponsored by S. E. I. [Maintenance] LTD) Superb young shot stopper that had a tremendous season last year. Kept numerous clean sheets and played every single minute of every single game. 2015/16 will be his 3rd season with the club where he’ll be looking to continue his fine form.

Nathan Trout (Available for sponsorship) Nathan moved to the Fylde coast from Liverpool. A ball winning centre half that has a big presence on the pitch, he’ll be hoping to force his way into the team and make his position his own. Alex Colquhoun (Available for sponsorship) After a short spell at the club last season, Alex has returned to the club hungry and determined to play on a regular basis. He showed signs of quality last season and will be looking to cement his place in the 2015/16 season.

Brett Ferguson (Sponsored by Service Solutions Direct Ltd) One of the main characters within the changing room, “Channy” as he is called, always has stories to tell, consistently produced good displays during last season and got on the score sheet on numerous occasions. A very adaptable player that has made a huge impression on all within the club. Winner of Clubman of the Year 2014/15.

Wes Benjamin (Available for sponsorship) Wes is a highly promising defender that arrives in time for the start of the 2015/16 season. He has experience playing in National League North football but is looking to develop through regular football with Squires Gate. Wes is comfortable playing at both centre back or right back and can even play in midfield if needed.

Andy Richards (Available for sponsorship) A club stalwart! ‘Rico’ as he is known, has been with the club for many seasons and has become a linchpin of the side. His performances and changing room experience has played a vital role in recent success. A player with many superstitions that is well liked at the club.

Josh Westwood (Sponsored by Mark Ashmore) Josh was a rock at the heart of defence during last season. He produced some fine individual displays and chipped in with a few headed goals. A quiet individual but very popular player that lets his feet, or head do the talking. Josh is also adaptable to play up front.

Terry Cummings (Available for sponsorship) Terry is a graduate of Myerscough College. He made his debut on the opening day of this season against 1874 Northwich. He is a forward player capable of playing across the front of any of the attacking positions in midfield. With bags of skill and ability, he’ll be hoping to make his mark on the season at the earliest opportunity.

Keiffer Cunningham (Available for sponsorship) Kiefer is a very promising young player that can play in numerous attacking positions. He made a limited number of appearances last year due to work commitments but is hoping to make a big impact this season. A young prospect with plenty to offer.

Mike Hall (Available for sponsorship) Mike was only with Gate briefly last season but his knowledge and experience of the game was beneficial to all that played alongside him. He was influential in his performances and will be looking to have the same impact throughout the 2015/16 season.

Josh Kay (Available for sponsorship) One of the youngest players in the squad that broke into the first team ranks at the end of last season. Very talented player with a strong personality which makes him ideal for non league football. Very bright future ahead of him if he stays focused and learns from others around him.

Alex McKendrick (Available for sponsorship) Alex has been at the club for a number of seasons, first arriving under the stewardship of ex manager Russ McKenna. His work rate and willingness to do the unfashionable jobs in a game have been hugely important to the team. Injury put a halt to his 2014/15 season but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be looking to come back a stronger player this season.

Billy McKenna (Available for sponsorship) The flying winger missed a large part of last season due to injury but is looking to make the right midfield position his own. A popular player within the changing room that can have a big influence on games when in the mood.

Ashley Rowley (Available for sponsorship) Ash joined Gate towards the end of last season, and impressed in the time he played. He scored a crucial equaliser at home to Congleton Town and will be looking to have an impact this season.

Danny Penswick (Sponsored by Bill White) Danny is the captain of the club. He first joined midway through the 2013/14 season and soon established himself as a leader and highly influential player. His game understanding and levels of performance have seen him become a focal point of the team.

Mark Buchan (Available for sponsorship) Mark models himself on Ally McCoist. A fiery Scot that knows where the goal is. His workmanlike performances often go unnoticed, but he scored some valuable goals during last season. An influential player both on and off the pitch and will be a key player during this season.

Aaron Clarke (Available for sponsorship) Aaron was part of the Kirkham and Wesham squad which was victorious at Wembley in 2008. Unfortunately for Aaron, he picked up an injury the week before the final so didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take part in the game. A quick striker who possesses skill and eye for a pass and can also play in behind the striker in attacking midfield. Aaron will be looking to cement a spot up top and to fire Gate up the table.

1 2 GATES WINLESS RUN CONTINUES Saturday 19th September 2015 Report by Mark Ashmore. Pictures by Albert Cooper Squires Gate hosted Congleton Town on Saturday afternoon looking to improve on recent form and pick up their first 3 points of the season. Gate made two changes from Wednesday nights draw with Wes Benjamin and Terry Cummings coming In for Josh Kay and Nathan Trout who dropped to the bench. Gate made a good start to the game and could have gone ahead through Mark Buchan. Brett Ferguson made a good run down the left and crossed a superb ball into the box but Buchan couldn’t reach the cross. Billy Mckenna found good space on the edge of the box to receive the ball from the throw in but his shot cannoned back off the crossbar the ball falling to Cummings but he couldn’t convert inside the six-yard box. Congleton’s first chance of the game came for their Number 8 but the midfielder pulled his shot wide of goal not testing Fletcher in net. Gate had the next chance but again the woodwork came to Congleton rescue. A good backwards header from Buchan found Cummings but his shot cannoned off the underside of the crossbar and out much to Gate’s dismay. Cummings had another chance soon after but again his shot cannoned back of the woodwork for the third time in the first half for Gate. With Congleton’s first real chance of the game they took the lead. Scott McGowan beating Gate’s offside trap to run clear and slot the ball under Ben Fletcher to open the scoring. Congleton would make Gates day worse when just a minute before half time they doubled the lead. The second half was as action packed for either team and mainly consisted of Gate trying to break Congleton’s defence down. But Gate struggled to create clear chances like they had in the first half. A change in system for Gate allowed them to attack the game more. Captain Danny Penswick had the chance to pull one back for Gate but his free kick was superbly saved by the Congleton keeper. Gate would find the break through with 7 minutes left to play. Mark Buchan rising highest to head the ball home and give Gate a renewed hope. Josh Westwood could have pulled it back to 2-2 but his header from the corner with 3 minutes to go was wide. But Congleton would defend well and see out the 2-1 victory. Gate unlucky on the day and should have left School Road with all 3 points.

Tuesday 22nd September

Emirates FA Cup 2nd Qualifying

Bootle vs Alsager Town

Abbey Hey v Ashton United

Congleton Town vs Cammell Laird 1907

Whitley Bay vs Congleton Town

Nelson vs Padiham

1874 Northwich v Bootle

Silsden vs Barnoldswick Town

Alsager Town v Colne

Squires Gate vs Colne

Ashton Athletic v AFC Liverpool

Wednesday 23rd September

Barnoldswick Town v Maine Road

AFC Liverpool vs Runcorn Town

Cammell Laird 1907 v Slisden

Friday 25th September

Padiham v Winsford United

Nelson vs Atherton Collieries

Runcorn Town v Squires Gate

Saturday 26th September

West Didsbury v Runcorn Linnets

Runcorn Town vs Squires Gate

Tuesday 29th September 1874 Northwich v Runcorn Town Abbey Hey v Congleton Town Runcorn Linnets v Cammell Laird 1907

LEAGUE

LEAGUE CUP

FA CUP

FA VASE

2015/16

CARDS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

FLETCHER

RICHARDS

MCKENNA

WESTWOOD

PENSWICK

FERGUSON

MCKENDRICK

HALL

BUCHAN

CUNNINGHAM

ROWLEY

KAY

COLQUHOUN

BENJAMIN

CUMMINGS

HIGGINS

TROUT

CLARKE

DICKSON

HIGHAM

CLINCH

COOK

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BISHOPS BOYS STILL UNBEATEN FOXHALL HOOPS 2-5 SQUIRES GATE The boys started brightly with Brogan Grundy winning a penalty which was dispatched calmly by Josh Dolby-Armstrong. The one way play continued, however over playing and missed opportunities caused frustration. A second eventually came when Jack Robinson scored from a shot from outside the area that found the bottom corner. The half continued the same pattern, until a loose pass was intercepted and Foxhall's striker was released and placed the ball around the oncoming Harry Ahern. Straight after that Foxhall were unfortunate not to be level with the ball striking the bar and returning to Ahern's hands. The second half started with a similar theme to the first with fluent attacks. However completely against the run of play a half volley caught Gate unaware making the score 22. There was then a spell where there was a need to dig in to ensure they didn't lose their unbeaten start. The introduction of Myers, Robinson, Stefani and Nicholas changed the game adding pace into the attack. With Myers scoring immediately after coming on. MilJULY Sun 5

15:00 Rishton FC

7-2

Friendly

Sun 12

15:00 Longsands FC

0-7

Friendly

Sun 06

14:15 Clifton Rangers

8-2

League

Thu 10

18:15 St Annes

9-0

League

Sun 20

14:15 Foxhall

2-5

League

Sun 27

14:15 Bispham Vipers

League

14:15 Euxton Villa

Cup

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER Sun 04

PTS

BJFF Blades

Squires Gate

BJFF Vipers

Foxhalll

Lytham Juniors

Poulton FC

Foxhalll Hoops

Blackpool Rangers

Clifton Rangers

Fleetwood Gym

St Annes

Thornton Cleveleys Blue

10th August 1990 Here in THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN feature, we focus on Gate captain DANNY PENSWICK and life back in 1990. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Funnily enough Gate captain shares his birthday with ex Man United and Ireland captain Roy Keane. He also shares it with Pulp Fiction actress Rosanna Arquette. THE YEAR IN FOOTBALL It was Liverpoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season as they were Division One champions ahead of Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. Defending champions Arsenal could only finish 4th. Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic and Millwall were all relegated to the second division. Leeds United made it back to the first division after an eight year absence, and they were joined by Sheffield United and Swindon Town. It was a good year for Bristol as both Bristol clubs were promoted to the second division, but City had the bragging rights of being champions. English clubs did not compete in Europe due to the five year ban they received for the Heysel Stadium disaster, where there was 600 injuries and 39 deaths. AC Milan were the winners of the European Cup as they beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to a Rijkaard goal with 20 minutes to go. In the World Cup, it was not a good year for England fans as not only did they get beat by West Germany in the semi finals - on penalties, their two fiercest rivals went head to head - West Germany vs Argentina. West Germany beat the defending champions and ran out 1-0 winners in Italy.

TOP 5 SONGS THAT WEEK #1 Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True #2 Unskinny Bop - Poison #3 Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love #4 Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me! #5 Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me

THE NEWS IN 1990 In February, South Africa frees Nelson Mandela. East and West Germany reunites. Margaret Thatcher resigns as the British Prime Minister. #1 BOX OFFICE FILM OF 1990 The number 1 box office film of 1990 was Home Alone with a gross of $286m, followed by Ghost with $218m.

THIS SEASON

CURRENT FORM

PTS POS 17

3rd

COLNE

DATE

SCORE

Friendly

04 July

Longridge FC 2-3 Colne

Friendly

08 July

Colne 4-3 Accrington Stanley

Founded: 1996

Friendly

14 July

Hasl9ngdon St Marys 0-4 Colne

Ground: XLCR

Friendly

18 July

Euxton Villa 0-5 Colne

Capacity: 1,800

Friendly

22 July

AFC Darwen 4-1 Colne

Friendly

25 July

Colne 3-3 Ramsbottom United

Friendly

01 Aug

Colne 2-1 Glossop North End

NWCFL

08 Aug

Colne 6-2 Winsford United

NWCFL

10 Aug

Maine Road 1-3 Colne

FA Cup EP

15 Aug

Barnoldswick Town 0-5 Colne

NWCFL

18 Aug

Colne 6-1 AFC Darwen

NWCFL

22 Aug

Colne 2-2 Runcorn Town

FA CUP P

29 Aug

Tadcaster Albion 2-5 Colne

NWCFL

05 Sep

Colne 1-1 Abbey Hey

NWCFL

09 Sep

Padiham 1-3 Colne

FA Cup 1Q

12 Sep

Consett 3-1 Colne

NWCFL

16 Sep

Colne 2-1 Nelson

NWCFL

19 Sep

Colne 4-1 AFC Liverpool

PTS POS 11

5th

Chairman: Shaun O'Neil Manager: Steve Cunningham

Highest Average Attendance:182 (2014/15) Highest Attendance:1 , 742 (vs Sudbury FA Vase 2004) FA Vase Progression: Semi Finals (2003/04)

Colne F.C. were formed in Jan 1996, by a group of like-minded people under the wing of Dave Blacklock who is now the chairman. The enthusiasts combined their strengths and knowledge of non league football, and arrangements were made for a new club to use the vacant Holt House Stadium, once used by the Dynamoes in the North West Counties Football League Division Two. Colne FC’s first ever competitive game was on the 17th August 1996 against Middlewich. Season 2003/04 brought back the glory days to Colne with a string of successes. We completed the double by winning the Division Two Trophy 1 – 0 over Great Harwood. The season was capped by an amazing run in the FA Vase for a North West Counties Football League Division Two club, we progressed all the way to the semi-finals, (via an incredible 1 – 2 away win at AFC Wimbledon!) before getting beat over two legs 4 – 3 on aggregate to AFC Sudbury. As the season progressed, attendances started to rise as the local population realised we were no longer the whipping boys of the league, and the famous RED ARMY was formed. Season 2014-15 proved to be the best ever in terms of league placing, with Colne finishing a creditable fourth. No doubt the management team have ambitions to improve on that in 2015-16. With all this going on, due to the fantastic efforts of a strong and loyal band of followers and officials including the resurrected “ Red Army “ and the continued support from our main sponsors XLCR Vehicle

26.09.2015, KO 15:00 NORTH WEST COUNTIES PREMIER DIVISION

BY ROAD

PUBS

M62 to Junction 7. Follow signs for Runcorn, when crossing the Runcorn Bridge stay in the right lane and follow the road called expressway, come off at the first exit which is signposted as ‘Runcorn Docks’ and then follow the Runcorn Town FC sign to the ground.

If you are looking for a pub to go to before the game, there are many pubs in Runcorn town centre. Here are a list of some:

PARKING There is lots of parking spaces outside the ground, where it is free parking throughout the day.

BY TRAIN The nearest train Station is Runcorn you then can walk up the road call picow farm road then found the road called Sandy Lane and follow it to the ground.

Norton Arms The Prospect Pub And Kitchen Co. LTD The Ferry Boat The Tricorn

LAST TIME The last time that Squires Gate travelled to Runcorn Town, they beat them 7-2 back in November last year when Jack Sowerby scored his last 2 goals for Gate before moving to League 2 side Fleetwood Town.

LAST SIX LWWDWW

SQUIRES GATE 2-1 COLNE Sat 5 Oct 2013 Squires Gate looked tip top, as they posed in their new strip before the kick off. But with only ten minutes on the clock and with Gate looking the better side, up popped a banana skin, and the visitors took the lead when Gate lost the ball in the visitors half, and were dearly punished when Colne striker Jason Hart, caught Ben Fletcher way off his line, and neatly slotted home the opening goal. Gate were looking confident attacking and defended more thoroughly, but despite efforts from Andy Richards and Seydou Bamba they were unable to find a gap in the Colne defence. Half time came and went, and despite Jack Sowerby and Ben Fishwick making inroads there was no finishing touch. Plus with all the attacking the home side were doing, there was always the danger of a space for a side the caliber of Colne to take advantage. Craig Carney, came on as sub, for his debut, and was immediately involved in the action, he raced to pick up a loose ball on the half way line and crossed to Andy Richards, who beat defender and keeper, looking certain to score, only to be brought down, by a dive from the keeper, and before the referee could make his mind up to award a penalty or not, in raced Ben Fishwick to blast home Gate's equaliser. Then before the visitors could compose themselves, Andy Harvey who had replaced the injured Jamie Bryson, at left back very early in the game, picked up the ball in his own half raced forward, inter passed with sub Craig Carney, and then took the ball at the defence racing past defenders into the penalty area before unleashing a pile driver, into the bottom left corner of the net, to win the game for Squires Gate and elevate them to their highest place in the table for two seasons. Chris Churchman came on as sub, and his fresh legs helped Gate keep control until the final whistle came.

COLNE 4-0 SQUIRES GATE Sat 14 Dec, 2013 A trip to Colne is tough task any day, with their slopping pitch, but with strong winds battering the hills it was going to be more difficult. Before the game started Gate lost the services of Sam Farrow in midfield He turned the ankle injured the previous Sat, and had to take a seat as a spectator, with Jack Hindle taking his place. Playing up hill to start with, and the wind that usually helps by blowing up hill, was inconsistent, changing direction, but the rain was persistent, and the blasts making it hard to control the ball. The home side put the visitors to the test, and went ahead after only 4 mins. A cross from the Colne left, was not cleared and went across goal, for Christopher Anderson, to ghost in from the back post to score. There was no let up as Gate tried to puss up into attack, and Jamie McQuillan, picked the ball up in midfield to race towards goal, only to be brought down, as he approached the penalty area, but the free kick was blocked and cleared. Then on 12 mins. Colne went further ahead, when Jason Hart jinxed in from the left and shot into the bottom corner for the second goal. The conditions were not for good skilful football, and we didn't see any on display. Before the half hour, a long ball from the home defence bounced into Gate's area, and Mark Coyne was the first to react, and scored Colne's third goal on 28mins. The feeling of some of the spectators was that Gate might come out and pull some goals back with the advantage of the slope. But despite the visitors pushed forward and attacking, most of the efforts went over the crossbar, and when Gate got a free kick Andy Richards, looked to have come up with a goal, beating the five man wall, but Christopher Thompson, pulled off a great save diving to his left and pushing the ball over the bar. Keeping the home side chances in the second half down to a handful, of efforts, which Ben Fletcher dealt with comfortably, but with a clearance down the home sides right, where Nathan Bond, crossed for Micky Woodvine, to score into the bottom corner sealed Gates fifth defeat in a row, and leaves them in 20th position only 2 points above the relegation position.

COLNE 3-0 SQUIRES GATE Tue 23 Sep, 2014 Colne sat three points and five places above Squires Gate with 16 points from 10 games. It was the home side who started the brighter having plenty of possession early on looking confident on the ball. But it was Gate who had the first chance, an early cross in from Alex Murphy on the right almost caught out Colne keeper Thompson but he recovered well to tip the ball over the bar. Gates defence was cut in half by a pass through the middle of them which found Chris Anderson to give the home side the lead. Gate could have equalised soon after but the home sides goal keeper got down well to deny Hothersall at his feet. Gate were restricted to mostly long shots during the first half but couldn't capitalise from any of them with the home side first to very ball. The home side could have made it two late on but quick thinking from Chris Anderson on the line after the ball rebounded of the bar saved Gate. Into the second half and it looked to be much like the first, the home side first to every ball not letting Gate time on the ball. Gate were made to pay on the 51st minute when the ball was fired across the 6 yard box to find an unmarked Tom Berwick at the back post to tap in the ball. This goal seemed to get to Gate and fired them up. It wasn't until the 60th minute that Gate really got going. Gate had many chances to get a goal back but Colnes defence stood tall and strong to deny them. Despite the efforts of subs Dickinson and Dunn get just

SQUIRES GATE 0-0 COLNE Tue 18 Nov, 2014 It was a very tight and nervy first half with both sides having chances.gate could have been ahead after 10 minutes But the Colne keeper got down well to keep out Harry Dunn. Colne replied and could have gone ahead but Danny Penswick was back on the line to save what would have been a sure goal. Gets last real chance of the half fell to Alex Murphy but his drive from the edge if the box could only find the post. Gate finished the half showing a and impressive defensive display to see the and through to half time. Gate started the second half on top and had Chances to go ahead through Murphy and Penswick but neither could finish. It was down the other end where Gate will be counting there blessings Colne coming inches from scoring but no one could react quick enough as the ball trickled along the line and was cleared. The next 10 minutes saw Gate keeper Ben Fletcher pull off a string of fabulous saves as Colne piled on the pressure. Fletcher well and truly keeping Gate in the game.

After Gate had soaked up the Colne pressure they had another chance to go ahead but the Colne defender just got his head on the cross to put the ball out for a corner. Unfortunately Gate couldn't capitalise from the corner. Substitute Sean Holmes had a chance to win the game late in but his shot roll straight into the gloves of the Colne goal keeper.

AUGUST

Sat 8th

15:00 1874 Northwich

2-0

293

19th

NWCFL

Wed 12th

19:45 AFC Liverpool

1-0

131

19th

NWCFL

Sat 15th

15:00 Barton Town Old Boys

2-2

122

FA Cup EP

Tues 18th

19:45 Barton Town Old Boys

2-4

FA Cup EP R

Sat 22nd

15:00 Cammell Laird 1907

2-2

19th

NWCFL

Tues 25th

19:45 Atherton Collieries

3-4

150

21st

NWCFL

Sat 29th

15:00 Barnoldswick Town

3-0

109

22nd

NWCFL

Tues 1st

19:45 Nelson

2-2

105

21st

NWCFL

Sat 5th

15:00 Irlam

2-2

FA Vase Q1

Tues 8th

19.45

2-3

FA Vase Q1R

Sat 12th

15:00 Ashton Athletic

0-0

21st

NWCFL

Wed 16th

19:45 AFC Darwen

1-1

167

21st

NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Congleton Town

1-2

21st

NWCFL

Tues 22nd

19:45 Colne

NWCFL

Sat 26th

15:00 Runcorn Town

NWCFL

Sat 3rd

15.00 Winsford United

FA Vase Q2

Wed 7th

19:45 Padiham

NWCFL

Sat 10th

15:00 Bootle

NWCFL

Tues 13th

19:45 Silsden

NWCFL

Sat 17th

15:00 West Didsbury

NWCFL

Mon 19th

19:45 Atherton Collieries

NWCFL

Sat 24th

15:00 Maine Road

MU Cup R1

Tues 3rd

19:45 AFC Darwen

NWCFL

Sat 7th

15:00 Cammell Laird

NWCFL

Sat 14th

15:00 Winsford United

NWCFL

Tues 17th

19:45 Nelson

NWCFL

Sat 21st

15:00 Alsager Town

NWCFL

Sat 5th

15:00 Bootle

NWCFL

Sat 12th

15:00 West Didsbury

NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Maine Road

NWCFL

Sat 26th

15:00 AFC Blackpool

NWCFL

Sat 2nd

15:00 Barnoldswick Town

NWCFL

Sat 9th

15:00 Maine Road

NWCFL

Sat 23rd

15:00 Abbey Hey

NWCFL

Sat 30th

15:00 AFC Liverpool

NWCFL

SEPTEMBER

Irlam

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Sat 6th

15:00 Padiham

NWCFL

Sat 13th

15:00 Colne

NWCFL

Sat 20th

15:00 Runcorn Linnets

NWCFL

Sat 5th

15:00 Silsden

NWCFL

Sat 12th

15:00 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Congleton Town

NWCFL

Mon 28th

15:00 AFC Blackpool

NWCFL

Sat 2nd

15:00 Abbey Hey

NWCFL

Sat 9th

15:00 Winsford United

NWCFL

Sat 16th

15:00 Runcorn Linnets

NWCFL

Sat 23rd

15:00 Runcorn Town

NWCFL

Sat 30th

15:00 Ashton Athletic

NWCFL

MARCH

APRIL

PTS

COLNE

Barnoldswick Town

Runcorn Linnets

Nelson

Bootle

-2

Winsford United

-3

1874 Northwich

Abbey Hey

Cammell Laird 1907

Atherton Collieries

AFC Darwen

-6

AFC Liverpool

Ashton Athletic

Runcorn Town

AFC Blackpool

Padiham

-3

West Didbury & Chorlton

-6

Maine Road

-8

Silsden

-5

Congleton Town

-1

SQUIRES GATE

-8

Alsager Town

-12

The views in this programme are not necessarily the views of Squires Gate Football Club. Images used are property of their respective photographers.

2014/15 RECORD

Played

Won

Drawn

Lost

Scored

Conceded

Goal Difference

Position

Wins

Home Wins

Away Wins

Defeats

Home Defeats

Away Defeats

Score Draws

Squires Gate

Colne

2006/07

18th

11th

2007/08

6th

5th

No Score Draws

2008/09

10th

18th

Conceding 1+ goals

2009/10

13th

8th

2010/11

9th

5th

Scoring 1+ goals

2011/12

16th

8th

2012/13

21st

8th

Clean Sheets

2013/14

19th

9th

Back To Back Wins

2014/15

6th

4th

Squires Gate - last 5 matches 22/09/15

Colne - last 5 matches 22/)9/15

ALL COMPETITIONS

Home

Away

Collated

At Squires Gate

At Congleton Town

Results

Total

Results

Total

Squires Gate

Colne

Squires Gate

Draw

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Squires Gate

2.00

Colne

1.90

Colne

1.64

Squires Gate

2.10

Overall (20) Results

Total

Squires Gate

Colne

Draws

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Squires Gate

2.05

Colne

1.76

Records Highest Aggregate Score:

Squires Gate

8-1

Colne

Highest Squires Gate Score:

Squires Gate

8-1

Colne

Highest Colne Score:

Colne

4-2

Squires Gate

Previous Meetings Season

Date

2012/2013

Tue 28 Aug

Squires Gate

3-1

Colne

Tue 01 Nov

Colne

3-0

Squires Gate

Sat 13 Nov

Colne

3-3

Squires Gate

Tue 31 Aug

Squires Gate

1-2

Colne

2011/2012

We interviewed Colne FC fan Michael Fletcher and asked him about how he thinks Colne will progress on last seasons finish, what three Premier League players he’d want to see at his club, and the best moment he has seen in his time… After last seasons strong finish, how are you looking to progress? Do you think you have a strong enough chance to push for promotion? I’m hoping we can win the league but it will be tough. The squad is really strong, at the game against AFC Liverpool it was mentioned in the stand that there are players who can’t even get on the bench at the minute and there are some are out with injuries. Which players do you think will cause the most threat to opposition this season? It’s hard to single out one or two players who can hurt the opposition. At the game against AFC Darwen, we had six different players score, but saying that Jay Hart for me, is on top form and will be a scary proposition for any opponent. What was the best moment and game that you have experienced at Colne? The game against Nelson last week, with the last minute winner, coupled with the break in and vandalism that happened before. The people who helped get the ground fit ti host the game, it meant so much to a lot of people. Which teams are you looking forward to going up against this season? If we want promotion, Runcorn Linnets and 1874 Northwich will be the big tests so we will need to get results there. If you could pick three players from the Premier League to join Colne, who would they be and why? I don’t like Premier League Pre-Madonna’s . Give me a bunch of local non league guys who have jobs and then play football any day.

You’re currently top of the league, and you’re coming away to a team who are finding it hard at the bottom. Are you expecting a comfortable win tonight? I’m definitely not expecting an easy game, teams are at their most dangerous when they are written off and not respected. How do you think Squires Gate will finish this season? I’ll be honest and say I don’t know much about Squires Gate but if encouragement is needed, then look at Bacup last season, I think they only had five points at Christmas and only got relegated in the 90th plus minute on the last day.

Prediction for tonight’s game? Squires Gate 1-3 Colne, it’s our favourite away day score. Thanks for your time Michael.

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Colne have had a fantastic start, and I’m sure their fans will tell you that this man has played a massive role in their unbeaten league form which has put them top after eight games. Colne have played 17 games in all competitions this season and it’s only the fearsome pairing of Danny Boyle and Jay Hart that have played in every single one. The pair have netted 19 times between them as they look set to fire Colne to promotion this season. Boyle has proved he is a prolific goalscorer throughout last campaign, as he was the reds’ top scorer with 36 times in 46 games. He also had an eye for build up play as he assisted his team mates 7 times last term. This season, Danny has continued to carry on his fine goal scoring form, already netting 12 goals , including the all important equaliser as the reds went on to beat their local rivals 2-1. He has spent time playing for Barnoldswick Town, Northwich Victoria and most recently Padiham, but returned to Colne at the start of last season. Manager Steve Cunningham said at the time “I am over the moon to have finally landed a player who I believe can achieve great things in non league football” Cunningham was in the same side as Danny in his previous spell at the club and saw him grow into a very talented player over the last few seasons. He also added that he had tried to sign Boyle three times - while he was involved at Ashton Athletic and Padiham. At the start of the 2014/15 season. Boyle explained why he chose to come back to Colne and explained that Cunningham has been a big influence on his football and that he never really settled in as much as he did at the reds. He also stated what was he was hoping to achieve within his time at the club. “I am here to enjoy my football but I also want to win a league winners medal, and I believe I can do that with Colne FC” That is a great sign for today’s visitors as they currently sit top of the NWCFL Premier Division, and Boyle is the current top goalscorer. Boyle will be looking to add to his club record tally, and sure will help fire them to promotion if he carries on to find the net with his strike partner. In last seasons meetings, Boyle netted only the once against Squires Gate in their 3-0 win this time last year. However, in the reverse fixture, Boyle failed to find the net as Gate defended well and marked him out of the game.

LEAGUE

LANCS CUP

1ST TEAM

FA CUP

2015/16

CARDS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

BLEEKER

DICKSON

HIGHAM

HITCHENS

BIRCH

TURNER

BISHOP

CARPENTER

CROSDALE

GIBSON

HIGGINS

ROSS

STAYTE

MORRIS

ROBINSON

WATERS

JULY Thur 23rd

19:00 Academica

0-2

Friendly

19:30 Bamber Bridge

A-A

League

Sat 5th

15:00 Padiham

4-0

League

Thu 10th

19:45 Colne

5-0

League

Wed 16th

19:45 Workington Town

2-1

Cup 1st Leg

AUGUST Mon 31st

SEPTEMBER

Squires Gate reserves made the long journey to Workington Town on Wednesday night, as they played their first leg of the Lancashire Cup. Gate fought hard but on the 71st minute, Workington took the lead through sub Jonny Murray and their lead was soon doubled 8 minutes later when Robbie Hebson looked to have given Workington a comfortable advantage going into the 2nd leg. However, in the 90th minute, Barney Morris climbed higher then the defenders to give Gate a consolation going into the second leg.

PTS

Padiham

Colne

Ashton Athletic

Workington

AFC Fylde

Nelson

-7

Skelmersdale United

-8

Lancaster City

-3

Bamber Bridge

-4

-9

10 Squires Gate

I was on the train to Newcastle on Saturday and overheard a conversation between a Gateshead supporter and a Manchester United fan. “Why do you support a non league club? Where’s the fun in that? It’s not like you’re ever going to win the Premier League” I heard the United fan ask. Despite going to watch my team play Newcastle, in the Premier League, I felt like asking “When did football just involve the Premier League?”. I’ve now volunteered at Squires Gate for two seasons, and at times non league football can be brilliant. When I first started, I couldn’t believe that the away fans weren’t segregated from the home supporters, as I thought there would be crowd trouble. I have now started to travel around the country to watch some different non league games as well as watching Watford, and I enjoy it just as much as I do watching my team. Last season me and my brother, Jay, went down to Hyde United for their game against Harrogate. We arrived in Manchester at 10am to grab some breakfast, and have a look around the National Football Museum and then set off to Hyde at 14:30. Slightly misjudging the time it took to get to the ground, we arrived 10 minutes into the game, managing to pick up the last programme luckily enough! Hyde were on the brink of relegation, and anything but a win would almost secure their fate of back to back relegations. Harrogate took the lead in the first half, and looked to have won it as Hyde were still trailing in injury time. 95 minutes gone, and the ball had gone out for a goal kick, and me and Jay set off thinking the game was over. However, just as we left the ground and got around the corner, we heard a roar from the home supporters and Hyde had equalised in the 96th minute. It’s safe to say we were a bit disappointed that we missed the goal. It finished Hyde United 1-1 Harrogate Town. Last week, we decided to take the short trip on the train to Kirkham & Wesham. This time we were off to watch AFC Fylde vs FC United of Manchester, two sides who I had wanted to see the previous season so now was the perfect chance. FC United have just been promoted to the National League North and Fylde missed out on promotion to the National League in the play offs. We got to Kirkham with plenty of time to spare, and loaded google maps for the directions to the stadium ( we should of planned ahead!). We walked down to the apparent location of the stadium, however there was no sign of any field, or floodlights, only a Morrisons. After asking a few people, we were actually 4 miles away with 15 minutes to kick off. The only option was to get a taxi to the ground. Arriving just in time for kick off, we entered the ground and picked up a programme, and walked to where the FCUM supporters were standing. I was quite surprised with how many fans they bought to a Tuesday night game, a great following. AFC Fylde took the lead early on in the first half, but it was still end to end football and FCUM were hungry for an equaliser but were only able to find the crossbar. The second half was even once again, but this was to be changed when the United of Manchester keeper saw red after he bought down the last man, leading to a free kick outside the box. Struck brilliantly, it found the top left corner and Fylde looked certain for the win. I’m not sure if Dion Charles had meant to add a third but his cross found the top corner as Fylde extended their lead to three. FCUM fans were still chanting down the opposite end despite conceding a fourth in stoppage time. An enjoyable way to spend my Tuesday night, and it only cost me £20! Who says non league football can’t be entertaining? PLEASE REMEMBER NOT ALL VIEWS IN THIS PROGRAMME ARE THOSE OF SQUIRES GATE FOOTBALL CLUB

BACUP BOROUGH 3-4 SQUIRES GATE Saturday 27th September 2014

RESILIENT GATE FIGHT BACK IN SEVEN GOAL THRILLER Squires Gate came back from 3-1 to score three-second half goals, to lift them up the table to 14th. They went behind after 4 minutes, and were caught out again after 12 minutes resulting Gate trailing 2nil. The first goal followed Gate winning the first corner of the game, the home clearance was picked up by Bacupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shaun Plummer who raced down the left, beating the Gate defence to score. Ten minutes later when the visitors had three consecutive corners, again the home sides clearance resulted in the second goal scored by B&RBFC's tricky striker Glodi Kuba-Kuba. It took a while for the visiting defence to settle and although they produced most of the pressure, it took 28 mins before Jack Sowerby began the fight back, with a characteristic race through the defence from forty yards out before slotting the ball past the keeper. Then on the half hour Borough scored a third, through Sam Crook, before, Jake Forshaw, reduced the deficit on the 32nd min. the teams went to the dressing rooms at the break wondering what the second half would produce. It was Squires Gate that made most of the running, but on a couple of occasions Ben Fletcher, had to come to their rescue, and brought off a great right handed save turning a shot past the post from the home sides striker, Glodi Kuba-Kuba, playing his second game for Bacup. As a result of a move down the left Harry Dunn pushed the ball through the defence, to Jack Sowerby, who slipped it in front of Alex Murphy, and he gave the home keeper no chance, shooting into the bottom right hand corner, to put the Gate level on three goals each. Both teams put everything into taking the three points, but leading scorer Jack Sowerby, back after missing the midweek visit to Colne, raced onto a long ball down the middle, and beat defence to

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Your Prediction

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Team

Pts

Spencer Leader

Squires Gate

Daniel Hayden

Squires Gate

Mark Halliwell

Irlam

Brian Addison

Squires Gate

Jay Hayden

Squires Gate

John Maguire

Squires Gate

Mark Morrissey

Irlam

Mark Ashmore

Squires Gate

Peter Barton

Ashton Athletic

Runcorn Town (A)

Sat 29th September 2015 Pavilions, Sandy Lane, WA7 4EX Kick Off: 15.00 Adults £5, Concessions £3 Winsford United (H) Sat 3rd October 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick Off: 15.00 Adults £6, Concessions £3 Padiham (A) Wed 7th October 2015 Yes Electrical Arena, Well Street, BB12 8LE Kick Off: 19.45

Adults £6, Concessions £3 Bootle (A) Sat 10th October 2015 Delta Taxi Stadium, Vesty Road, L30 1NY Kick Off: 15.00 Adults £6, Concessions £3 Silsden (H) Tue 13th October 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick Off: 19.45 Adults £6, Concessions £3 West Didbury & Chorlton

Sat 17th October 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick off.15.00 Adults £6, Concessions £3

Club Information

Chairman Stuart Hopwood Secretary John Maguire Ben FLETCHER

Stuart CROSS Chris THOMPSON

Andrew RICHARDS Billy MCKENNA

Ben HOSKIN

Joshua WESTWOOD

Andy TINKER Alex COLRMAN

Daniel PENSWICK Brett FERGUSON Alex MCKENDRICK Mark BUCHAN

Referee

Simon NAGLE John Baines

Spencer JORDAN

Joshua KAY Assistant Referees

Wes BENJAMIN Terry CUMMINGS Michael HALL

Keiran DEMAINE Chris Anderson

Ashley ROWLEY

Alex COLQUHOUN

Micheal MORRISON

Liam Corrigan Micheal Gallagher

Danny BOYLE

Jason HART Ed WILLIAMS Tom BERWICK

Nathan TROUT

ADAM STOCKDALE

Aaron CLARKE

Ben ALLEN

Elliot DICKSON

Dom CRAIG

Jack COOK

Alex GRICE Nathan BOND Marc YOUNG

Treasurer John Stokes Manager

Dave McCann Assistant Manager Richard Thomas Reserves Manager Andy Collins Under 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manager Mick Bishop Groundsman Brian Addison Micky Farrar Peter Bryant Steve Bellamy Bar & Hospitality Denise Gibson Emma Hopwood Christine Walsh Media Albert Cooper Danny Braid Mark Ashmore Programme Editors Daniel Hayden

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