v Congleton Town 19.09.2015 North West Counties Premier Division Kick Off: 15.00 Issue 5 ÂŁ1.50
Good afternoon and welcome to The Royal British Legion Stadium for this afternoon’s home league fixture against Congleton Town FC. First of all may I welcome Congleton’s management team and all associated with the club. I hope you feel welcomed and have a safe journey home. We still await our first win in the league this season which is disappointing, however, I feel that some of our performances have deserved more than the point we have achieved. Take Wednesday’s game for example….there was nothing in the game really until they scored, then after that I felt we dominated the game and created more than enough chances to score more than the one goal we did. We need to be ruthless in both boxes to ensure we get the points we want. Today we face Congleton Town who I was impressed with at the end of last season. They were a big dominant side so I expect a very tough fixture today. I hope you enjoy the game and visit us again 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 he’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 didn’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.
0 0 BORE DRAW AS GATE CONTINUE UNBEATEN MONTH Saturday 12th September 2015 Report by Mark Ashmore. Pictures by Albert Cooper Squires Gate returned to league action last weekend as they hosted Ashton Athletic. Coming into the game, Ashton sat in 13th place in the table and came into the game on the back of a 3-1 loss to Atherton Collieries in the cup. Gate made two changes to the team that beat Irlam on Tuesday night with Benjamin coming in for Kay who was injured and Nathan Trout in for Ash Rowley who dropped to the bench. Both teams made a good start to the game with both seemingly wanting to attack. Gates front men looked lively and didn’t give Ashton’s back line much time on the ball. The opening 20 minutes didn’t really have any notable clear cut chances until Mark Buchan hit the ball from the edge of the box. His shot could only find the keepers arms though. Ashton best chances came 5 minutes after Gates, but Fletcher was on hand to deny Ashton’s attack. Former Gate striker Isaac Kusaloka had the chance to open the scoring after 35 minutes but his shot cannoned way over the bar. Gates best chance of the game came soon after. A free kick fired in found the head of Josh Westwood but his header could only find the post. But with the ball rattling off the post Cummings could have opened the scoring but he couldn’t guide the ball into the empty net. Ben Fletcher in net for Gate kept the home side in the game on the stroke of half time. Ashton’s Callum Mahoney striking from outside the box but Fletcher was equal to push the ball of the post and Daniel Smith couldn’t finish the rebound. The second half saw little in the way of chances for either side. Gate tried to influence the game with substitutions and a change in formation but just couldn’t find that killer finish in the box. A good driving run beating 2 Ashton players by Cummings opened up space for Ferguson from left back but his curled effort fell straight into the arms of the keeper. Both Gates wingers were involved late on and both could have won the game for Gate. First Ash Rowley on as a sub hit the ball on the volley from outside the box but Ashton had 3 men on the line to clear the ball away. Then Billy McKenna tried a cheeky shot straight from the corner but he couldn’t catch Ashtons keeper out. Gate still winless, as the game went on to finish 0-0.
Saturday 19th September 2015
Tuesday 22nd September
1874 Northwich v Maine Road
Bootle vs Alsager Town
Abbey Hey v AFC Darwen
Congleton Town vs Cammell Laird
Alsager Town v AFC Blackpool
Nelson vs Padiham
Barnoldswick Town v Runcorn Town
Silsden vs Barnoldswick Town
Bootle v Ashton Athletic
Squires Gate vs Colne
Wednesday 23rd September
Cammell Laird 1907 v Nelson Colne v AFC Liverpool
AFC Liverpool vs Runcorn Town
Runcorn Linnets v Atherton Collieries
Friday 25th September
Slisden v Winsford United
Nelson vs Atherton Collieries
Squires Gate v Congleton Town
Saturday 26th September
West Didbury & Chorlton v Padiham
Runcorn Town vs Squires Gate
Monday 21st September 2015
Emirates FA Cup 2nd Qualifying
Maine Road vs Ashton Athletic
LEAGUE
Whitley Bay vs Congleton Town
LEAGUE CUP
FA CUP
FA VASE
2015/16
CARDS
APP
SUB
GLS
APP
SUB
GLS
APP
SUB
GLS
APP
SUB
GLS
APP
SUB
GLS
Y
R
FLETCHER
8
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
RICHARDS
8
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
9
1
0
0
0
MCKENNA
4
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
4
2
1
0
0
WESTWOOD
8
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
9
0
1
1
0
PENSWICK
8
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
9
0
0
1
0
FERGUSON
8
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
7
1
0
1
0
MCKENDRICK
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
HALL
4
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
BUCHAN
5
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
2
5
3
2
2
0
CUNNINGHAM
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ROWLEY
2
5
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
1
3
6
0
1
0
KAY
8
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
0
9
0
4
2
0
COLQUHOUN
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
BENJAMIN
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
7
2
0
0
0
CUMMINGS
5
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
6
2
2
0
1
HIGGINS
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
1
TROUT
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
6
0
0
0
CLARKE
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
DICKSON
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
HIGHAM
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
CLINCH
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
COOK
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
—— TUE ——
22 SEP 19:45 VS COLNE
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GATE LEAVE IT LATE Wednesday 16th September 2015 Report by Mark Ashmore. Pictures by Albert Cooper
Gate still wait for the first win of the season after equalising late on at Darwen last night. Gate haven’t travelled well this year and find themselves at the wrong end of the table. Gate made just the one change with Josh Kay coming back into the team in place of Cummings who dropped to the bench. The returning Kay was first to have a chance for Gate, he drifted in from the left but his pass was cut out before it found Mckenna in the box. Kay again was lively down the left after a good spell of possession from Gate but after his good work to beat his man, his cross was poor. Mckenna on the other wing came into the game but after beating two Darwen men, his shot was blocked. The ball found it’s way over to Ferguson on the left hand side soon after but his shot was deflected wide. Gate best chance of the half came from Kay. Just before half time he struck the ball from outside the box but the home keeper did well to save. The follow up corner for Gate was just headed over by Buchan in what was another good chance just before the break. The home side had the first chance of the half but Fletcher was well behind the strike. The home side would open the scoring soon after. The ball played across the goal and with Gates defence stood still Darwen pounced and opened the scoring. Gate who had been the better team throughout, continued to attack and had plenty of chances. Gaul, the scorer for Darwen, had another chance but this time it was over. Billy McKenna had Gates next chance but the keeper spilt his shot. Nobody could follow up on the loose ball, which was eventually cleared. Two of Gates substitutes almost linked up to equalise for Gate. Terry Cummings sent down the line and he found space to play a superb ball across the box but Rowley who was in he middle, couldn’t make contact with the ball. Late drama ensued for Gate as minutes from the end of the game Danny Penswick had a header cleared off the line by Darwen Player/manager Neil Prince. Gates kept the pressure coming and were all over Darwen in the last 10 minutes. They would make that pressure pay with seconds left on the clock, Terry Cummings stepping up to poke the ball home after a scramble in the box. The late draw means Gate are still without a league win but were much the better side and deserved more than one point.
14th August 1993 Here in THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN feature, we focus on JOSH WESTWOOD and life back in 1993. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Josh Westwood shares his birthday with young actress Mila Kunis, famous for her role in Ted, Friends with Benefits, and Family Guy. He was also born on the same date as Take Me Out’s Paddy McGuinness and actor James Buckley, who plays Jay Cartwright in The Inbetweeners. ‘Westy’ also shares his birthday with United star Ander Herrera, Juventus’ Giorgio Chiellini, and ex Bolton player Jay-Jay Okocha. FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS It was the first season of the Premier League. Manchester United were champions, when they finished 10 points ahead of Aston Villa. Arsenal won the FA Cup as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in the replay. They also won the League Cup against exactly the same team. It was also the first season of the ‘Champions League’, and it was Marseille who beat AC Milan1-0 in Munich. TOP 5 SONGS THAT WEEK #1 Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own #2 UB40 - Can’t Help Falling In Love #3 SWV - Weak #4 Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is #5 The Proclaimers - I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) UK NEWS IN 1993 A false start in the Grand National, forces it to be cancelled.
The England National team fails to qualify for the 1994 World Cup, despite winning 7-1 against San Marino. (YES...England conceded to San Marino!!) Manager Graham Taylor leaves the job imminently. #1 BOX OFFICE FILM OF 1993 Jurassic Park was top of the box office in 1993, with a total gross of $357m, followed by Mrs Doubtfire with a gross of $219m.
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D
L
F
A
5
1
2
2
9
11
PTS POS 5
20th
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W
D
L
F
A
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3
2
1
16
14
PTS POS 11
COMPETITION
DATE
SCORE
Friendly
4th July
Congleton Town 2-3 Congleton Vale
Friendly
10th July
Congleton Town 1-3 Crewe Alexandra
Friendly
11th July
Congleton Town 0-2 Stoke City
Ground: Ivy Gardens
Friendly
16th July
Congleton Town 0-4 Mossley
Capacity: 1,450
Friendly
25th July
Congleton 1-1 New Mills AFC
Chairman: Steve Burgess
Friendly
28th July
Congleton Town 2-1 Poynton
Manager: Steve Hardy
Friendly
1st August
Macclesfield Town 7-1 Congleton Town
NWCFL
8th August
Congleton Town 4-3 Barnoldswick Town
NWCFL
11th August
Bootle 1-0 Congleton Town
FA Cup EP
15th August
Congleton Town 0-0 Nostell Miners Welfare
FA Cup EP R
18th August
Nostell Miners Welfare 0-4 Congleton Town
NWCFL
22nd August
Congleton Town 3-3 AFC Blackpool
FA Cup Q1
29th August
Congleton Town 4-3 Handsworth Parramore
FA Vase
5th September
Congleton Town 3-1 Nostell Miners Welfare
NWCFL
7th September
Maine Road 0-0 Congleton Town
FA Cup Q2
12th September
Jarrow Roofing 3-4 Congleton Town
NWCFL
14th September
Runcorn Town 4-2 Congleton Town
7th
Founded: 1901
Highest Average Attendance: 165 (2006-07) Highest Attendance: 6, 800 (vs Macclesfield Town, 1953-54) FA Cup Progression: 1 st Round (vs Crewe Alexandra 1989-90)
Congleton Town are based in Cheshire. The club was formed in 1901, and were crowned champions in their first 3 seasons (1901-02 to 1903-04). The season after, they finished in fifth place. After a few decades, Congleton joined the Northern Premier League in the newly created Division One, where they finished 9th. In the 1989-90 season, they reached the first round of the FA Cup, after beating Witton Albion in the fourth qualifying round. In the first round they were drawn away to Football League side Crewe Alexandra, where they lost 2-0. However, they struggled most years at the higher level of the Northern Premier League and after finishing in last place in the 2000-01 season, they were relegated to the NWCFL. They did though, reach the fourth round of the FA Trophy where they lost 6-2 to Worksop Town. The club remained in Division One, which was renamed to the Premier Division in 2008. At the end of that season, Congleton finished fourth behind now Conference North side AFC Fylde, New Mills and Newcastle Town and only AFC Fylde gained promotion to the Northern Premier League. Regardless of where they had finished, they would not have gained promotion because they did not submit an application for promotion. At the end of the 2010-11 season, the bears appointed ex Wigan goalkeeper Giuseppe Paladino, who was assistant manager at Rossendale United, but some disappointing performances and declining attendances saw his reign short lived. Within 2011 and 2014, Congleton had Dean Sibson and Jim Vince at the helm but after 3 years Vince stepped down and handed over to current caretaker managers Steve Hardy and Mike McDonald
CONGLETON TOWN
CURRENT FORM
THIS SEASON
This week we interviewed Squires Gate supporter Spencer Leader, as he talks about how he got involved at the club, his most memorable moment, and his expectations for this season. Spencer, what encouraged you to get involved at Squires Gate? Well, I come down about four years ago, Albert bought be down with Bill. We felt at home straight away, everyone was welcoming and we fitted in well with everyone. We have made some great friends along the way as well. It passes my Saturday afternoon, although sometimes it can be very frustrating. But all in all, I really enjoy myself every week, home or away, whether good, bad or ugly. The ground is always in great condition as well, thanks to Mr Brian Addison who does a fantastic job with his fellow groundsmen. Within your time at the club, what has been your most memorable game? I would have to say last seasons FA Cup game away at New Mills AFC. It was a fantastic game for us, progressing through to the next round but also the fact we turned it round from 2-1 down to win 3-2 and overall a great performance from our lads. I also think the games against Glossop North End were entertaining, but not any game in particular. It was just always good to watch, as we were always pressuring them. Any players that you think have potential to bring something special to the club? Of course, Jack Sowerby was definitely one of the best players I have seen at non league level and deserves his chance at Fleetwood Town. We are lucky to have some great players here at Squires Gate, but Joshua Kay and Ash Rowley are showing what they can add this season. We have a great captain in Danny Penswick, and I’d hate to lose Ben Fletcher. He’s a star every week! What do you expect from this season? With the way things are going at the moment, I would say a mid-table finish. A couple of new signings would make a difference though.
Thanks for your time Spencer.
SQUIRES GATE 0-2 Congleton Town Tues 15 April 2014
GATE GO INTO FINAL DAY NEEDING A WIN TO SURVIVE Squires Gate welcomed mid table, Congleton Town, with fond memories of their 25th March encounter when Gate came away with three valuable points winning goals to nil. The game was even with both sides showing they wanted to win. Billy McKenna, was finding space down the right and Sowerby, and Mullan were causing problems or the visiting defenders. But a corner for Gate, was cleared and Town raced the length of the pitch with Brandon Moores lashing the ball past keeper Ben Fletcher. On 10 mins. Despite the early setback the home side pushed forward with Neil Unsworth, and Seydou Bamba providing crosses into the danger area. The visitors keeper, had to make a couple of saves, and Gate must have felt they were unlucky to go in for the interval behind. The second half started at a fast pace with the home side attacking, and looking determined to pull back the first half goal. As the game wore on the visitors showed that they were just as determined to take revenge for their earlier meeting and on the 68th min. a shot was parried by Ben Fletcher, but the ball went straight to Brandon Moore
SQUIRES GATE 1-1 CONGLETON TOWN Sat 18 April, 2015
At the end of the 2014/15 season, Squires Gate hosted Congleton Town, who were on the back of a 1-0 defeat the last time out, were looking to end the season on a high and with maximum points. Gate made two changes to the starting 11 with Reece Lancashire coming in to make his first start for the club in place of Josh Kay who served his one match ban and Ashley Rowley coming in for Alex Murphy, who was unavailable.
Gate made the worst possible start to the game as after just two minutes into the first half they were behind. A mix up between Ferguson and Westwood at the back led to the foul on the Congleton attacker. From the free kick Congleton striker Scott McGowan found himself in acres of space to easily finish to put the visitors into a 2 minute lead. It would be fair to say that the visitors started the better of the two as they went on to control the next 15 minutes of the game. It was after 20 minutes that Gate came back into the game chances for both Mckenna and Buchan but neither really tested Eve in net. After a good 10 minute spell of play by Gate Congleton again came back into the game and finished the half the better team. Congleton would put together some lovely passing moves knocking the ball around with confidence but didn't really test Fletcher in net for Gate for the rest of the first half. The second half was a closer affair with Gate coming back into the game as the half continued. Gate seemed to look to utilise their wide men more in the second half trying to get in behind Congleton's backline. Congleton's midfield though were winning the important battles in the middle constantly winning the second balls to counter Gates attack. One positive on show for the home side though was their willingness and determination not to give up. The persistence in attack and threat throughout the second half from the home side was something to be applauded by all. Gate's hard work would pay off as they mounted the pressure in the last 10 minutes. Gate manager Dave McCann brought himself onto the pitch with 10 minutes left to lead the line and change the game for Gate. The introduction of the manager coincided with a change of style for Gate as they looked to deliver the ball long from deep. Alongside Centre back Josh Westwood, now pushed up front, Gate possessed plenty to aim for in the box. It was McCann who had a golden chance to equalise for Gate with 4 minutes left on the clock, but his first time volley went high over the bar much to the dismay of the crowd. With literally the last kick off the game Gate would get their reward for the hard work put in. The ball fired into the area fell to Centre back Josh Westwood on the edge of the box quick footwork and clever thinking from the defender saw him
AUGUST
Sat 8th
15:00 1874 Northwich
A
2-0
293
19th
NWCFL
Wed 12th
19:45 AFC Liverpool
A
1-0
131
19th
NWCFL
Sat 15th
15:00 Barton Town Old Boys
A
2-2
122
FA Cup EP
Tues 18th
19:45 Barton Town Old Boys
H
2-4
34
FA Cup EP R
Sat 22nd
15:00 Cammell Laird 1907
H
2-2
48
19th
NWCFL
Tues 25th
19:45 Atherton Collieries
H
3-4
150
21st
NWCFL
Sat 29th
15:00 Barnoldswick Town
A
3-0
109
22nd
NWCFL
Tues 1st
19:45 Nelson
H
2-2
105
21st
NWCFL
Sat 5th
15:00 Irlam
H
2-2
37
FA Vase Q1
Tues 8th
19.45
A
2-3
80
FA Vase Q1R
Sat 12th
15:00 Ashton Athletic
H
0-0
49
21st
NWCFL
Wed 16th
19:45 AFC Darwen
A
1-1
167
21st
NWCFL
Sat 19th
15:00 Congleton Town
H
NWCFL
Tues 22nd
19:45 Colne
H
NWCFL
Sat 26th
15:00 Runcorn Town
A
NWCFL
Sat 3rd
15.00 Winsford United
H
FA Vase Q2
Wed 7th
19:45 Padiham
A
NWCFL
Sat 10th
15:00 Bootle
A
NWCFL
Tues 13th
19:45 Silsden
H
NWCFL
Sat 17th
15:00 West Didsbury
H
NWCFL
Mon 19th
19:45 Atherton Collieries
A
NWCFL
Sat 24th
15:00 Maine Road
A
MU Cup R1
Tues 3rd
19:45 AFC Darwen
H
NWCFL
Sat 7th
15:00 Cammell Laird
A
NWCFL
Sat 14th
15:00 Winsford United
H
NWCFL
Tues 17th
19:45 Nelson
A
NWCFL
Sat 21st
15:00 Alsager Town
A
NWCFL
Sat 5th
15:00 Bootle
H
NWCFL
Sat 12th
15:00 West Didsbury
A
NWCFL
Sat 19th
15:00 Maine Road
H
NWCFL
Sat 26th
15:00 AFC Blackpool
A
NWCFL
Sat 2nd
15:00 Barnoldswick Town
H
NWCFL
Sat 9th
15:00 Maine Road
A
NWCFL
Sat 23rd
15:00 Abbey Hey
A
NWCFL
Sat 30th
15:00 AFC Liverpool
H
NWCFL
SEPTEMBER
Irlam
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Sat 6th
15:00 Padiham
H
NWCFL
Sat 13th
15:00 Colne
A
NWCFL
Sat 20th
15:00 Runcorn Linnets
H
NWCFL
Sat 5th
15:00 Silsden
A
NWCFL
Sat 12th
15:00 1874 Northwich
H
NWCFL
Sat 19th
15:00 Congleton Town
A
NWCFL
Mon 28th
15:00 AFC Blackpool
H
NWCFL
Sat 2nd
15:00 Abbey Hey
H
NWCFL
Sat 9th
15:00 Winsford United
A
NWCFL
Sat 16th
15:00 Runcorn Linnets
A
NWCFL
Sat 23rd
15:00 Runcorn Town
H
NWCFL
Sat 30th
15:00 Ashton Athletic
A
NWCFL
MARCH
APRIL
P
W
D
L
F
A
GD
PTS
1
Barnoldswick Town
9
6
1
2
24
10
14
19
2
Runcorn Linnets
7
6
0
1
14
5
9
18
3
Colne
7
5
2
0
23
9
14
17
4
Nelson
9
5
2
2
20
12
8
17
5
1874 Northwich
8
4
2
2
12
11
3
14
6
Bootle
6
4
2
4
14
17
-3
14
7
AFC Darwen
11
3
4
4
25
30
-5
13
8
AFC Liverpool
7
3
3
1
19
12
7
12
9
Ashton Athletic
8
3
3
2
8
5
3
12
10
Winsford United
9
3
3
3
16
20
-4
12
11
Padiham
8
3
2
3
16
15
1
11
12
Abbey Hey
7
3
2
2
13
13
0
11
13
Cammell Laird 1907
8
3
4
2
18
18
1
10
14
Atherton Collieries
7
3
1
3
16
16
-2
10
15
Runcorn Town
8
2
3
3
16
16
-3
9
16
Silsden
7
2
3
2
17
17
-4
9
17
AFC Blackpool
7
2
2
3
15
15
0
8
18
Maine Road
9
2
1
6
16
25
-9
7
19
West Didsbury & Chorlton
10
2
1
7
11
21
-10
7
20
CONGLETON TOWN
5
1
2
2
9
11
-2
5
21
SQUIRES GATE
8
0
4
4
8
15
-7
4
22
Alsager Town
7
0
1
6
5
16
-11
1
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2014/15 RECORD
W
D
L
W
D
L
0
2
4
1
0
1
W
D
L
W
0
2
0
D
L
2
1
Played
40
Won
17
Drawn
9
Lost
14
Scored
68
Conceded
57 11
W
D
L
W
D
L
Goal Difference
1
3
1
1
2
1
Position
2
Wins
1
8
Home Wins
0
2
Away Wins
1
5
Defeats
0
6
Home Defeats
7
5
Away Defeats
0
0
Score Draws
1
8th
Squires Gate
Congleton Town
2006/07
18th
10th
6
2007/08
6th
9th
No Score Draws
2
2008/09
10th
4th
0
Conceding 1+ goals
0
2009/10
13th
5th
2010/11
9th
8th
1
Scoring 1+ goals
0
2011/12
16th
11th
2012/13
21st
7th
1
Clean Sheets
2
2013/14
19th
10th
16
Back To Back Wins
8
2014/15
6th
8th
Squires Gate - last 5 matches 19/09/15
Congleton Town - last 5 matches 19/)9/15
ALL COMPETITIONS
ALL COMPETITIONS
Home
D
L
D
D
D
Home
W
D
D
W
W
Away
L
D
L
W
D
Away
L
W
D
W
L
Collated
D
D
W
D
D
Collated
W
W
D
W
L
At Squires Gate
At Congleton Town
Results
Total
%
Results
Total
%
Squires Gate
4
40
Congleton Town
5
50
Congleton Town
3
30
Squires Gate
2
20
Draw
3
30
Draw
3
30
Goals
Total
Av.PG
Goals
Total
Av.PG
Squires Gate
18
1.80
Congleton Town
16
1.60
Congleton Town
18
1.80
Squires Gate
8
0.80
Overall (20) Results
Total
%
Squires Gate
6
30
Congleton Town
8
40
Draws
6
30
Goals
Total
Av.PG
Squires Gate
26
1.30
Congleton Town
34
1,70
Records Highest Aggregate Score:
8
Squires Gate
4-4
Congleton Town
Highest Squires Gate Score:
5
Squires Gate
5-1
Congleton Town
Highest Congleton Town Score:
4
Congleton Town
4-4
Squires Gate
Previous Meetings Season
Date
2012/13
Sat 10 Nov
Squires Gate
1-3
Congleton Town
Sat 18 Aug
Congleton Town
3-0
Squires Gate
Sat 14 Apr
Congleton Town
3-0
Squires Gate
Sat 13 Aug
Squires Gate
5-1
Congleton Town
2011/12
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WIN YOUR HOME GAMES AND DRAW YOUR AWAY GAMES Well, at least that’s what they say. In theory, Gate have got half of that right, picking up four points from eight games. We are well into the new season now, yet we are still winless and currently sit in the bottom three, but hopefully we can start to turn things around within the next month. On Wednesday night, we travelled down to AFC Darwen. It was never going to be an easy task, going to a newly promoted side and getting three points, even more so AFC Darwen have had a good run of form this season and sat mid-table going into the game. The ground was neat and tidy, fitted with a modern bar and clubhouse and I must say the pie and chips were good value at £2.50! Onto the game, and for the first 20 minutes there were no floodlights on the opposite side to the dugouts, but this didn’t really affect the run of play as the sides went in 0-0 at half time. The home side got the opener in the second half through a cross that was not dealt with between Westwood and Ferguson, and their striker was there to take advantage to put them one up. McCann bought on attackers Ash Rowley and Terry Cummings, who linked up well to get Gate an equaliser with a minute to go. Today, we welcome Cheshire side Congleton Town who have had an excellent FA Cup run and play away to four times FA Vase winners, Whitley Bay, in the next round. In the league however, they sit one place above Gate in the bottom three but have played nearly half the amount of games. They go into today’s game on the back of a 4-2 defeat to Runcorn Town, so they will be looking to get back on track here. Unfortunately, I won’t be at today’s game as I am in Newcastle for the weekend supporting Watford but I hope everyone enjoys the match programme as much as we enjoy putting it together!
UNDER 13’S ACTION Mick Bishop’s under 13’s are away at Fishersfield tomorrow, as they look to carry on their excellent start against Foxhall. They have scored 31 goals in 4 games and 17 goals in the league so there will be plenty of goals. On the 27th September they will be at home to Bispham Vipers and on the 4th October, they will be taking part in their first cup game as they take on Euxton Villa in the Lancashire Cup. Feel free to come on down and support the lads! JULY Sun 5
15:00 Rishton FC
H
7-2
Friendly
Sun 12
15:00 Longsands FC
A
0-7
Friendly
Sun 06
14:15 Clifton Rangers
H
8-2
League
Thu 10
18:15 St Annes
H
9-0
League
Sun 20
14:15
Foxhall
A
League
Sun 27
14:15 Bispham Vipers
H
League`
14:15 Euxton Villa
H
Cup
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER Sun 4
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
Y
R
BLEEKER
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
DICKSON
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
HIGHAM
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
HITCHENS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
BIRCH
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TURNER
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
BISHOP
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CARPENTER
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CROSDALE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
GIBSON
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
HIGGINS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ROSS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
STAYTE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MORRIS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ROBINSON
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
WATERS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
JULY Thur 23rd
19:00 Academica
H
0-2
Friendly
19:30 Bamber Bridge
A
A-A
League
Sat 5th
15:00 Padiham
A
4-0
League
Thu 10th
19:45 Colne
A
5-0
League
Wed 16th
19:45 Workington Town
A
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.
P
W
D
L
F
A
GD
PTS
1
Padiham
6
6
0
0
22
7
15
18
3
Colne
5
4
0
1
16
12
4
12
2
Ashton Athletic
4
3
0
1
10
7
3
9
4
Workington
3
2
0
1
13
4
9
6
5
AFC Fylde
2
1
0
1
8
7
1
3
6
Nelson
5
1
0
4
10
17
-7
3
7
Skelmersdale United
4
1
0
3
5
13
-8
3
8
Lancaster City
2
0
0
2
1
4
-3
3
9
Bamber Bridge
3
0
0
3
5
10
-4
0
2
0
0
2
0
9
-9
0
10 Squires Gate
FOOTBALL TEAM Liverpool
FOOD
ITEM OF CLOTHING THAT YOU POSSESS
Chicken, pasta, carbonnarra and fresh orange.
My new number 2 framed Squires Gate shirt, or a pair of grey Nike shorts. Holes all over them but they’re the only thing I can sleep in.
DRINK
PAIR OF BOOTS
Fresh Orange
Nike Tempos, yellow and black, the ones I scored in the “FA Cup” in!
FOOTBALLER
MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER Being a Liverpool fan, I’d have to say Steven Gerrard because he My dad, if I can be half the person that he gave me 4 of my top 10 moments in is to me, to my son, a great person to look life. up to. WHAT DO YOU ASPIRE TO ACHIEVE For my family to be close, healthy and enjoy the small things that we earn.
TV SHOW/FILM Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile and Toy Story.
PET HATE IN LIFE Scottish accent. But seriously, I have a slight OCD issue, so anything dusty, out of place or not facing the right direction.
PERSON YOU’D GO ON HOLIDAY WITH FROM SQUIRES GATE Channy (Brett Ferguson), although he doesn’t know which side his heart his on so I wouldn’t like to need him in any sort of emergency. He’s one of the nicest guys anyone will ever meet. He’d do anything for anyone
SQUIRES GATE 7-2 ALSAGER TOWN Sat 20 Sep, 2014 Squires Gate entertained Alsager Town at School Road, hoping to bounce back in the league after their FA cup exit at the hands of Bamber Bridge. Gate made just one change from that team with Andy Richards coming back in for Brett Ferguson. Alsager made the brighter start in the game looking fired up, looking the more confident and having the best of the possession in the opening stages. And it was also the away side who went ahead early on, a mistake by Danny Penswick who's back pass let in Alsager attacker Josh Gordon in to finish well. It took Gate until the 24th minute to equalise the scoreline, Sean Holmes hacked down on the edge of the box and with the referee awarding a penalty, Alex Murphy stepped up to slot home. Gate looked threatening and again got themselves on the score sheet Danny Penswick rising highest from the corner to put the home side ahead. Gate who could have been ahead even further shortly after but Alex Murphy's couldn't control the ball on the edge of the area, moments later Murphy had a chance to add another goal to his tally but his header found the wrong side of the post. But on 40 minutes Gate would cement thier lead, tricky Harry Dunn using his lightening pace eased away past the defence and finish cleverly slotted the ball past Kurasic the Alsager keeper. Into the second half and there was abuzz around the ground after Gate had come back from one down to be leading 3-1 many fans were expecting double figures. Gate started the second half like the finished the first, the home side were first to every ball and clearly wanted the win more. The man of the first half Alex Murphy could have added another goal to his collection but his header was saved well by the Alsager goal keeper. It took Gate until the 60th minute to add to their tally, Jake Forshaw meeting the ball first to head past the on-rushing keeper. It would be Forshaw who would steal the headlines, the winger beating the offside trap before a composed finish to make it 5 on the 75th minute. But the little winger wasn't done there, when on the 89th minute he completed his hatrick from the penalty spot. Harry Dunn fouled on the edge of the box and Forshaw was adamant to take the spot kick to make it
1
Moved to Chelsea from Barcelona this summer.
2
Suffered a broken leg in Manchester United’s Champions League game against PSV.
3
Swansea play their home games here. _______ Stadium.
4
Premier League side that play at the Vitality Stadium
5
Crystal Palace striker on loan from Chelsea.
6
Spanish side that beat FC Augsburg in the Europa League on Thursday. Athletic _______.
7
League 2 side that use the #PUP hashtag on Twitter.
8
Manager of Coventry City. Used to manage Middlesbrough.
9
Dutch Champions nicknamed “The Light Bulbs”
10 Suffix of Carlisle, Colchester and Southend. 11 Team that beat Arsenal in Tuesday’s Champions League game. Dinamo ________ 12 Legendary Blackpool player that the 1953 FA Cup final was named after.
Can you name the winners of the listed League Cup finals? We have listed the runners up. (Easy = 1pt, Medium = 2pts, Expert = 3pts). Easy Year
Winner
Runner Up
2014
Sunderland
2013
Bradford City
2011
Arsenal
2006
Wigan Athletic
2004
Bolton Wanderers
2002
Tottenham Hotspur
2000
Tranmere Rovers
1993
Sheffield Wednesday
Medium
Expert
Score
No. Of Cup Wins
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John
Newcastle United vs Watford
1-1
1-1
Swansea City vs Everton
1-0
1-2
Man City vs West Ham United
2-0
3-1
Hull City vs Queens Park Rangers
1-1
0-0
Brentford vs Preston North End
2-1
1-2
Blackpool vs Barnsley
1-2
1-3
Wigan Athletic vs Fleetwood Town
2-1
3-2
Real Madrid vs Granada
3-0
4-1
Chelsea vs Arsenal
2-1
1-2
Stoke City vs Leicester City
2-0
2-2
Your Prediction
There will be an updated table with our new entries from each team in every programme. Please note that you can only enter your predictions for one week to try and beat the current highest score. Name
Team
Pts
1
Daniel Hayden
Squires Gate
35
2
Mark Halliwell
Irlam
35
3
Brian Addison
Squires Gate
25
4
Jay Hayden
Squires Gate
25
5
Mark Morrissey
Irlam
25
6
Mark Ashmore
Squires Gate
15
7
Peter Barton
Ashton Athletic
15
Colne (H)
Tue 22nd September 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick Off: 19.45 Adults £6, Concessions £3
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
Club Information
Chairman Stuart Hopwood Secretary John Maguire Ben FLETCHER
Andrew FARRIMOND(GK)
Andrew RICHARDS
Louis JOHNSON (GK)
Treasurer John Stokes
Billy MCKENNA
Richard BAILEY
Manager
Joshua WESTWOOD
Scott BARLOW
Dave McCann
Daniel PENSWICK Brett FERGUSON Alex MCKENDRICK Mark BUCHAN
Andrew ALSTON Referee Phillip Dermott
Assistant Referees
Wes BENJAMIN
Michael HALL
William BUCKLEY
Micheal CROSBY
Joshua KAY
Terry CUMMINGS
Scott SEPTON
Kyle COLLINS
Ashley ROWLEY
Alex COLQUHOUN
Adam BAYLEY
Declan FLETCHER
Steven HARDY Steven Holden James Eadon
Eder RUIZ-VILLASANTE Andrew HURST
Nathan TROUT
LEE JACKSON
Aaron CLARKE
Scott MCGOWAN
Elliot DICKSON
Griffith JONES
Jack COOK
Kieron KENNY
Samuel MARSHALL Brain MATTEWS Christopher WHEALAN
Assistant Manager Richard Thomas Reserves Manager Andy Collins Under 13’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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