Squires Gate v New Mills AFC

V New Mills AFC 26.11.16 15:00 Hallmark Security League Premier Division Issue 15

SQUIRES GATE FOOTBALL CLUB INSIDE TODAY’S PROGRAMME...

FROM THE DUGOUT

PREDICTION CORNER

Ga.ffer Danny Penswick gives his thoughts on today’s game and the trip to Runcorn Linnets.

This week New Mills fans Amy, Ben and Paul as well as New Mills captain Ryan Hopper and Gate forward Mark Buchan give their predictions on this weeks picks.

GIVE IT FIVE

THIS WEEK IN FOOTBALL HISTORY

We have a look at New Mills last five results.

In our regular feature, we take a look back on this week in football history.

HISTORIC PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES

MATCH ACTION

We take a look back on historic Premier League games that happened in November. Including a 10 goal thriller.

Mark Ashmore gives us a report on our 4-4 draw with Hanley Town we also have our report from our 4-3 lost to Linnets.

RYAN HOPPER Q&A

MARK BUCHAN Q&A

An interview with New Mills captain Ryan Hopper

Gate forward Mark Buchan tells us about how he got into football, and talks about life in general.

CHAIRMAN

GROUNDSMAN

PHOTOGRAPHY

STUART HOPWOOD

BRIAN ADDISON

ALBERT COOPER (HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER)

SECRETARY

MARK ASHMORE

MARK ASHMORE

JOHN MAGUIRE

PETER BRYANT

CONTRIBUTORS

TREASURER

STEVE BELLAMY

RYAN HOPPER

JOHN STOKES

HOSPITALITY

GEORGE CHEETHAM

MANAGERS

DENISE GIBSON

BEN STANTON

DANNY PENSWICK

EMMA HOPWOOD

MARK BUCHAN

BRIAN PENSWICK (ASSISTANT MANAGER)

CHRISTINE WALSH

MEDIA

PROGRAMME EDITORS

MARK ASHMORE (HEAD OF MEDIA)

JAY HAYDEN

ALBERT COOPER

DAN HAYDEN

FROM THE DUGOUT

DANIEL PENSWICK Good afternoon everyone, Today we welcome New Mills to the Royal British Legion Stadium. I’d like to welcome the players, committee and supporters to Squires Gate, in which is the second visit for them this season after knocking us out of the Macron Cup at the start of October.

New Mills are in a similar position to us and will be looking at taking home a share of the spoils from the seaside.

They haven’t won a league game in 11 but within that time they beat us on our own patch in a game I feel we were far from our best and they took advantage so today we will need to make sure that we don’t make the same type of mistakes. I feel results haven’t shown either of us justice, and we definitely could have picked up more points than we have in games

With just over half the season gone I feel it's a good time to take stock of where we are and where we'd like to be.

In short it's been good but could be a lot better. We have grinded out some decent results and we’ve put in some great performances but on the other hand there has been some performances that have not been up to standards that I want.

I'm under no illusions that recent results haven't been good enough and whilst performances have been pleasing it's a results business. This month we have picked up 1 point at home to a very organised Hanley Town side, but again we should not be in a position where we score 4 goals at home and only coming home with a point. It has been a tough month for us, with games against 3 of the divisions top sides but it’s no excuse. Last weeks game at Runcorn Linnets was disappointing but in the end they showed why they will be up there come the end of this season, because they can play for 90 minutes.

I feel we're right on the cusp of handing someone a good beating and really kick starting our season again. We have a great squad here and depth all round the pitch and it really is a hard decision picking our starting 11 every weekend.

We enter the game on the back of a positive performance last Saturday and a good session midweek. Confidence is high in the camp and we're really looking forward to it.

I'm sure it'll be another cracker, hopefully with a Gate win included.

Up the Gate

GATE

4

RICHARDS 14’ RILEY 16’ SEEAR 78’ TANSER 83’

HANLEY TOWN

4

ERRICO 8’, 38’ MOUNTFORD 23’ HIGHAM 70’ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Squires Gate played out a thrilling game at home to newly promoted Hanley Town. Hanley got the better of Gate last time these two met with a 4-2 win and it was another thrilling game this time.

THE ROYAL BRISTISH STADIUM ATTENDANCE: 85 GATE: Fletcher, Stayte (Tanser 65’), Higham, Penswick (Hall 60’), Rossall, Bamba, Richards, Noblet (B. Seear 80’), Riley, R. Seear, Gibson

HANLEY TOWN: Hemmings, Skellern, Sheldon, Bristow, Blowers, Garsi, Errico, Mellor, Higham, Mountford, Edwards

Gate made a good start to the game and with a bit of luck could have gone ahead after a minute. A corner swung in was cleared away by Hanley after several Gate players had swung to shoot at it.

Hanley then had chances of their own first they played a short corner but that was cut out by Richards in the box. Then their winger fizzed a brilliant ball across the box but nobody could get a touch.

Against the run of play the visitors would take the lead. The ball played inside to the unmarked Angelo Errico for his to unleash a fierce shot into the top corner.

As quickly as Hanley opened the scoring Gate instantly leveled it up. Joe Noblet's corner fell out to the feet of Andrew Richards and with shouts of offside from the Hanley players he slotted the ball under the keepers legs for his first of the season. Gate then took the lead a minute after leveling. Ryan Riley who impressed and scored mid week against Chorley, continued his good form with a strike that almost broke the back of the net.

Gate then could have extended their lead on 19 minutes, Ric Seear fouled just outside the box, Joe Noblet stepped up but fired just the wrong side of the post. Noblet then had another chance four minutes later when Ryan Riley lay the ball off to him on the edge of the box but his drive was the wrong side of the post

Gate had several corners and free kicks but struggled to convert any of the chances they'd created from them. The best of them came on 32 minutes. First of all Ric Seear's shot was blocked on the line.

Then from the follow up corner Seydou Bamba rose highest but his header was just wide.

It would be Hanley Town who would end the half in the lead. A Hanley player seemingly looking for contact going down several times before the referee judged Ryan Stayte to have tripped him in the box. Angelo Errico then stepped up from the spot and fired past Ben Fletcher.

Ryan Tanser almost made an instant impact when he entered the field on his birthday weekend when he was whiskers away from Jake Highams cross into the box. But it would be Hanley who would grab another goal to extend their lead. Gate pilling men forward for a corner were caught with a quick counter from their own corner, striker Jonathan Higham finishing off the move for his third goal in three games.

Despite the visitors extending their lead, Gate's heads never dropped. They grabbed a goal back on 78 minutes through striker Ric Seear. Back from an injury he twisted and turned his way through the

LINNETS

4

HOUGHTON 38’ HAMID 64’ HOLT 76’ WELLSTEAD 80’

GATE

3

OWN GOAL 13’ B. SEEAR 39’ R. SEEAR 54’ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Despite leading 1-3 at the break the homeside recovered in the second half to win the game 4-3.

MILLBANK STADIUM ATTENDANCE: 290 LINNETS: Hunt, McKenna, Aley, Morris, Holt, McCarthy, Wade, Hamid, Shanley, Houghton, Hickley

GATE: Fletcher, Richards, Higham (Buchan 83’), Hall, Alexander, Carroll, B. Seear, Noblet (Dawson 63’), R. Seear (Bamba 74’), Riley, Gibson

Gate had the first chance of the game after not even a minute when a freekick was awarded right in the corner, near the corner flag. Unfortunately for Gate they couldn't capitalise with the delivery too heavy. From the following goal kick the homeside registered their first chance. Mike Hall cutting out the pass into the box before a curling shot from outside the box was fired narrowly wide.

Gate then had two chances in quick succession. First Ric Seear was sent clear through but home keeper Tom Hunt did well to save the one on one. From the resulting Freekick Gate came close again but defender Paul Carroll's header was over the bar. Gate the had a succession of corners but couldn't capitalise from either. First Joe Noblets corner had too much curl on it and went out for a goal kick. Then a minute later Noblet tried again but Linnets did well to scramble the ball away.

Gate would then make the break through and finally find the back of the net. Left back Jake Higham getting forward to send a lovely low ball across the face of goal found a Linnets defender who could only put the ball in his own net with Ric Seear putting pressure on him.

It was then Linnets with the next chance as they tried to find a goal back in the game. A corner was cleared by Andrew Richards on the post before Ben Fletcher saved the returning shot. Gate defended well again a couple of minutes later again from a corner. This time the corner was taken short but was easily cleared by Paul Carroll completed the clearance.

Linnets would eventually make their pressure count and equalised in the 37th minute. A cross played into the box was scrambled in by big striker Mark Houghton to score his 15th goal of the season. But as quickly as Linnets equalised, Gate would take the lead again.

Some twin magic from the Seear twins when Ric Seear went down the byline and crossed into the back post to find his brother and twin, Ben to volley in.

It would be Seear again who add his and Gate's second 10 minutes into the second half.

Ryan Riley's shot parried into the feet of Ben Seear who made no mistake to grab his second of the game.

Linnets grabbed a goal of their own back on 62 minutes. Paul Carroll penalised for a trip in the box, Linnets captain Kyle Hamid stepped up to convert the spot kick for his 15th goal of the season. Both teams still had their chances in the next 10 minutes but it would be again Linnets who would grab another goal to level the game. Kristian Holt tapping in at the back post to complete the comeback. Some teams would be happy with a 3-3 comeback but Linnets went one better. Sub Stuart Wellstead firing low past Fletcher who wasn't at fault for any of the goals.

Q&A We caught up with Squires Gate forward Mark Buchan and asked him a few questions about football and life in general. He talks about his first childhood memories of playing football, which 3 Premier League players he would bring to Squires Gate and which striker he would love to be paired up with.

What encouraged you to start playing football?

Which players inspired you as a kid?

I used to play centre mid when I was young, you could probably tell with how many chances I set up for Ric to miss against Irlam.

Where I come from its something your born into, you also support who your dad supports.

What is your favourite celebration when you That’s the way it is in Scotland especially with the score a goal? What is the best celebration you’ve Old Firm. ever seen?

What is your first ever memory of playing football? Do you remember the first game you played in? Or the first goal you ever scored?

I end up running to the corner, jump and punch the air, don’t ask why? The best one has to be Gazza at Rangers playing the flute.

My first memories were playing football down in the park with my dad, he’s also very football orientated like me. My first goal? Probably playing first touch football coaching and we played our first 11 a side game and I dinked the keeper from 25 yards.

If you could pick one team for Squires Gate to come up against in a friendly, which team would you want to go up against?

If you weren’t a striker, which other position would you love to play in? Have you ever played in other positions during your time?

Obviously Glasgow Rangers, who wouldn’t.

There has been goals galore at Squires Gate this season, what is the mentality behind the team compared to last season?

has been the toughest to play against within your time here?

They haven’t come here yet but playing West Didsbury twice so far I would say they play the best football and are a strong well organised outfit. Within my time here, it has to be Glossop North End they could get the results even when playing poor and that’s a sign of a good team.

Favourite ground that you have played at?

Ibrox by a country mile.

If you could change one rule in the game, what would it be and why?

That Stinger can only have 3 touches and needs to pass.

If you were to play in a 5 a side team with any 4 players of your choice, past or present, who would you pick and why?

I think we have more attacking options than we have ever had at Gate since I joined and there’s a Gazza, Brian, Laudrup, Magsy, and my dad. real hunger for places. To keep your place as a What was the first shirt you ever owned? Did you striker, you must score goals. have a name on the back of your shirts?

Do you remember your first ever game and goal It would have been a Rangers shirt with probably for Gate? my favourite player at the time on the back.

My first game we got beat 3-2 at Glossop North Brian Penswick has a Gate one with Buchan on End, I came off the bench. My first goal was at the back.

Runcorn Town, an absolute thunderbolt by the If you could bring 3 PL players to Squires Gate on way! a free transfer, who would you sign and why?

What was the first ever game you went to as a Mesut Ozil, Eden Hazard and any centre half kid? that’s better than the Irish guy we have (haha!)

I think it was Rangers vs Aberdeen What is the last thing you do before you walk out Who would be your dream strike partner if you onto the pitch prior to kick off? could play with anyone, past or present?

Usually checking the sweets bag.

If I could pick any striker to play beside I would Prediction for the game ( against New Mills)? probably pick Thierry Henry, it’s a close call between him and Rico as a false 9.

Who would you say has been the best opposition to come to Gate this season, and who

3-0. Buchan hat trick.

WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2016

SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2016

NEW MILLS 4

BARNTON 1

DRONFILED TOWN 3

NEW MILLS 0

SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2016

SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2016

SQUIRES GATE 0

NEW MILLS 2

NEW MILLS 1

SILSDEN 8

TUESDAY 27TH SEPTMBER 2016

WENDESDAY 26TH OCTOBEER 2016

SHERBROOK TOWN 0

NEW MILLS 2

NEW MILLS 1

CONGLETON TOWN 3

TUESDAY 6TH SEPTMBER 2016

SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2016

CONGLETON TOWN 2

NEW MILLS 2

NEW MILLS 3

MAINE ROAD 3

SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST 2016

SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2016

NEW MILLS 6

NEW MILLS 0

BARNTON 1

ATHERTON COLLS 5

WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2016

SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2016

NEW MILLS 4

BARNTON 1

DRONFILED TOWN 3

NEW MILLS 0

SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2016

SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2016

SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST 2014

NEW MILLS 2

AFC DARWEN 1

NEW MILLS 2

SILSDEN 8

NEW MILLS 1

SQUIRES GATE 3

WENDESDAY 26TH OCTOBEER 2016

SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2016

SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2010

NEW MILLS 2

AFC LIVERPOOL 1

NEW MILLS 4

CONGLETON TOWN 3

NEW MILLS 1

SQUIRES GATE 0

SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2016

TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2016

SATURDAY 21ST AUGUST 2010

NEW MILLS 2

HANLEY TOWN 2

SQUIRES GATE 0

MAINE ROAD 3

NEW MILLS 2

NEW MILLS 5

SATURDAY 24TH SEPETMBER 2016

SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2016

SATIRDAY 08 MAY 2010

NEW MILLS 3

SQUIRES GATE 0

NEW MILLS 0

RADFORD 4

NEW MILLS 1

SQUIRES GATE 0

SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2016 SQUIRES GATE 0 NEW MILLS 1

MILLERS FACT FILE

STAR MAN Tunde Owolabi

Formed: 1919

Position: Forward 2016/17 Apps & Goals: 26/7

Stadium: Church Lane

A fast and skilful forward signed from Radcliffe Borough in February 2015. He has previously played for FC United of Manchester, from where he was given a loan period at Clitheroe, and for Avro.

Capacity: 1,400 Manager: Daniel Douglas-Pringle Chairman: Ray Coverley Record attendance: 4,500 (v Hyde United, 1922)

Tunde is bound to cause problems for the Gate defence just like he did in the last meeting. He had plenty of chances to get his name on the score sheet but just couldn’t find the net, luckily for Gate.

Website: Twitter: @newmillsafc

2015/16 position: 22nd

AT THE BACK

MILLERS HISTORY

Deven Golden

Formed almost 120 years ago, New Position: Defender 2016/17 Apps & Goals: 10/0 Mills quickly progressed through the Having made 10 appearances for the Millers this season, Deven has played a local leagues in its early days and even had a spell in the Manchester big part in getting results in some crucial games. He featured in the 4-3 win League. However, the club disbandover Cammell Laird back in August, and was part of the team that put 6 past ed and a new team was formed, New Barnton in the same month.

Mills St Georges, which in a period up to World War I, won a number of He was a regular starter for New Mills at the beginning of the season and is slowly returning from injury. He is a versatile full back, who has experience of titles, including the Derbyshire Minor playing at a higher level with Hyde United. If he is at the top of his game, he Cup.

will make it difficult for the Gate strikers.

MIDDLE OF THE PARK and dropped the St Georges from its In 1919 the club began playing again

Ryan Hibbert Position: Midfielder 2016/17 Apps & Goals: 23/6

Ryan gives exactly what you want from a midfielder, he can control the centre of the park and make it his own, he gets back to defend when he needs to and can also get his name on the score sheet, having bagged 6 goals already this campaign.

name. It joined the Manchester League once again and finished top in 1924 and, after finishing as runner -up the following season, lifted the championship once again in 1926.

As well as winning the league, New Mills also won the Derbyshire Cup three seasons out of four. The club was extremely well supported and had regular gates of around 3000.

He also has a fantastic free kick in him, as Gate This was a very successful few seafound out the last time the two sides met at sons for the club, and at least half a the beginning of October, when he put the dozen players moved on to clubs in ball beyond Ben Fletcher. the Football League

INTRODUCING

NEW MILLS AFC… Everything you need to know about today’s visitors This afternoon we welcome New Mills to The Royal British Legion Stadium. The two sides last met on the 1st October in the Macron Cup, in the first meeting since the FA Cup game back in 2014. However, since knocking Gate out, they went on to lose to First Division side Silsden, 8-2 in the 2nd round.

New Mills haven’t quite had the start they were hoping for after relegation from the Evo Stick 1st Division last season with 3 points, having not won a game all season. They currently sit in the bottom 3 and come into today’s game on the back of a 4-3 defeat to Barnton. With games against 1874, Runcorn Linnets, Atherton Colls, and West Didsbury as well as crucial games with AFC Darwen and Nelson coming up in the next couple of months.

THE BOSS: Daniel Douglas - Pringle Former Manchester City and Bury trainee, celebrated his return from Hyde in style by scoring 5 times against Garforth Town in mid November 2012.

Daniel has recently stepped up to the managerial role at New Mills after the recent departure of Garry Brown who stepped down from his duty in September.

Douglas Pringle will know the task ahead of him for the rest of the campaign as he takes on a similar role to that of Danny Penswick at Squires Gate as player manager. He will know exactly what his players are capable of and how to get the best out of their abilities which will be key to the Millers surviving in the Premier Division.

If the gaffer names himself for today’s game then he could also be a potential threat to Gate, he has an eye for goal and has been key to New Mills’ attack in previous seasons. As well as scoring goals, he has been able to create chances for his team mates and also for himself.

LAST TIME OUT

BARNTON 1 NEW MILLS 0 NORTH WEST COUNITES PREIMER DIVIS1N / SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2016 / THE HINCHLIFFE HOLMES STADUIM Barnton pick up their fourth win in five games to extend their unbeaten run while the Millers have now gone 11 league games without a win.

Having lost 6-1 away to New Mills back in August, Steve Lloyd's men got their revenge with a dominant performance, which saw them extend their unbeaten run in the league to five games.

A quiet first half saw the Villagers control the game limiting their visitors to just the one chance which Matt Conkie was more than equal to. Jason McShane had the first opportunity for the home side but his effort was kept out by the New Mills keeper Aaron Gibbs.

Shortly after Smith opened the scoring, he picked up the ball outside the box and went on his own before his powerful shot left Gibbs with no chance.

01 MATTHEW CONKIE

01 AARON GIBBS

02 CALLUM RICHARDS

02 DEVEN GOLDEN

03 ADAM CLAYTON

03 JACK TAYLOR

04 JACK MCKAY

04 OLIVER THARRATT

05 DANIEL MEADOWCROFT

05 DANIEL JOHNSON

06JAMES MCSHANE

06 DOMINIC WELSBY

07 JONATHAN JONES

07 SAMUEL MARSHALL

08 SAMEUEL HOUGHTON

08 RYAN HIBBERT

09 CHRISTOPHER SMITH

09 DAN DOUGLAS PRNGLE

10 JASON MCSHANE

10 RYAN HOPPER

11 RYAN MALONE

11 TUNDE OWOLABI

12 DYLAN CROSS

12 ROBERT SWALLOW

13 CHRISTPHER BADNELL

13 JAKE O’REGAN

14 JOSHUA CROFTS

14 DYLAN STRINGER MOTH

15 LEE VAUGHAN

15 WILLIAM WARRING

16 PETER AIDLEY

16 ELLIOTT WATSON

Sam Houghton fired over shortly after the first goal and Smith almost got his and Barnton's second of the game just before half time but was denied by a terrific save from Gibbs.

The second half saw the Villagers dominate for long periods but were unable to kill the game off, first of all Ryan Malone had an appeal for a penalty turned down and was duly shown a yellow card, shortly after Smith went close but was once again denied by Gibbs.

Barnton kept knocking at the door and Malone and Smith had further chances to make it a lot more comfortable, but were both unable to get the second. The best chance of the second half fell to winger Jonny Jones who fired over when he found himself through on goal, and Smith fired over from a header after great work from Houghton.

Despite sitting in for long periods of the game, New Mills did offer a threat on the break but they were unable to really make Conkie work.

As the game came to a close Barnton were still the only team who carried a genuine goal threat and were comfortably the better team and deserved the win.

VIEW FROM THE AWAY END

BEN STANTON

In our regular feature, we ask away fans to give us an insight into their expectations for the season, about their time watching their club and some general football questions. This week, New Mills fan Ben Stanton tells us what he expects to see at Church Lane this season and which 3 Premier League players he would bring in on a free transfer.

After being relegated from the Evo Stick last season, what were your expectations for this season? How do you think you’ve coped so far?

Going into the season I was hoping for a top 10 finish, which at the moment isn’t looking too hopeful. So now it is just a case of avoiding relegation. But with half the season left you never know what could happen.

What improvements do you think need to be made if you are to be challenging for promotion in the upcoming seasons?

We currently have a –12 GD so I think we need to ensure that we aren’t conceding as many goals as we have been this season as well as taking our chances to score.

After finishing bottom, with a record 3 points last season. Where did it go so wrong for New Mills on the pitch? What was the cause for the demise?

Last season was very disappointing and I don’t think anyone expected it to end up like it did. Nothing seemed to go our way last season, but it’s in the past now and we look forward to working our way back up the divisions.

Which NWCFL teams are you looking forward to facing this season? Which teams have been the best to come to Church Lane this season?

Atherton Collieries are a very strong team Which players will be key for you for the as well as Bootle. So I look forward to seeing rest of the season? how the Millers fair against the teams pushCaptain Ryan Hopper who always be one of ing for promotion. the first names on the team sheet along What has been the best game you have side striker Ryan Hibbert who is our joint watched at New Mills this season? In terms top goalscorer this season. of performance and result?

If you could sign 3 Premier League players The 6-1 win against Barnton early on this on a free transfer, who would you sign and season. The Millers played some great foot- why? ball and obviously scored 6 goals so don’t Sergio Aguero, proven goalscorer. Eden have much to moan about there.

Hazard, back to his best. Paul Pogba, just to What encouraged you to start watching warm the bench up.

New Mills and non league football? What Have you ever been to Squires Gate before? do you enjoy the most about non league If so, what was the score? football?

Never been to Squires Gate before.

My dad took me when I was younger and If you were the manager of a 5 a side team, I’ve been going ever since. I have a season ticket at Man City too so I go with my mates and had to pick 2 New Mills players and 3 Premier League legends, who would be in when I’m not down at the Etihad now. your side?

Which players do you think will be the bigCity legend Colin Bell along side Shaun gest threat to Gate? Any players that Gate Goater and Paul Gascoigne, and from New fans should watch out for?

Mills I would have Olly Martin and Tunde.

Player manager Daniel Douglas Pringle and captain Ryan Hopper are the ones to watch. Have you ever been to Wembley before?

What would be your ideal scenario for New What has been your most memorable game Mills there? and moment for you within your time Yes I’ve been a few times to watch City, watching New Mills? including League Cup finals against SunderWinning the Vodkat league cup in 2009 land and Liverpool which we won. beating Runcorn Linnets 2-0 at Curzon AshPrediction for today’s game? ton.

Squires Gate 1 New Mills 3

OPPOSITION

KO

H/A

SCORE

ATT

POS

PTS

COMP

LINEUP

FLETCHER, RICO, CARROLL, PENSWICK, SEEAR, HALL, NOBLET, MCKENDRICK, RILEY, SEEAR, DAWSON

AUGUST SAT 6TH AUG

MALTBY MAIN

15.00

A

0-1

68

-

-

FA CUP (EPR)

SAT 13TH AUG

1874 NORTHWICH

15.00

H

4-1

185

4TH

3

NWCFL

FLETCHER, RICO, CARROLL. PENSWICK, SEEAR, HALL, STYATE, NOBLET, R.SEEAR, TANSER, GIBSON

MON 15TH AUG

ATHERTON COLLEIRIES

19.45

A

1-1

182

1ST

4

NWCFL

FLETCHER, RICO, HIGHAM. PENSWICK, CARROLL, HALL, STAYTE, THORNBER, RILEY. DAWSON, GIBSON

SAT 20TH AUG

WEST DIDSBURY

15.00

A

2-3

105

-

-

FA CUP (PR)

FLETCHER, RICO, HIGHAM, PENSWICK, CARROLL, HALL, MCKENDRICK, NOBLET, THORNBER, DAWSON, R.SEEAR

TUE 23RD AUG

BOOTLE

19.45

H

4-3

65

4TH

7

NWCFL

FLETCHER, RICO. HIGHAM, PENSWICK, CARROLL, NOBLET, MCKENDRICK, GIBSON, B.SEEAR, R.SEEAR, DAWSON

SAT 27TH AUG

CONGLETON TOWN

15.00

A

3-2

90

10TH

7

NWCFL

SPEIGHT, RICO. HIGHAM, PENSWICK, CARROLL, NOBLET, MCKENDRICK, STATYE, GIBSON, TANSER, R.SEEAR

TUE 30TH AUG

AFC DARWEN

19.45

H

2-3

105

10TH

7

NWCFL

FLETCHER, RICO. HIGHAM, PENSWICK, CARROLL, HALL, GIBSON, NOBLET, TANSER. DAWSON, R.SEEAR

SAT 3RD SEP

HANSWORTH PARRMORE

15.00

H

2-5

105

-

-

FA CUP (1QR)

FLETCHER, RICO, HIGHAM, PENSWICK, CARROLL, HALL, THORNBER, MCKENDRICK, R. SEEAR, TANSER, B.SEEAR

TUE 6TH SEP

NELSON

19.45

H

4-3

98

13TH

10

NWCFL

FLETCHER, RICO, B.SEEAR, HALL, PENSWICK, CARROLL, MCKENDRICK, THORNBER, R.SEEAR. BUCHAN, DAWSON

SAT 10TH SEP

ALSAGER TOWN

15.00

A

2-1

44

-

-

FA VASE QR1

FLETCHER, RICO, B.SEEAR, CARROLL, PENSWICK, GIBSON, HALL, MCKENDRICK, HIGHAM, RILEY, TANSER

TUE 13TH SEP

PADIHAM

19.45

H

1-4

100

12TH

10

NWCFL

FLETCHER, STAYTE, B.SEEAR, PENSWICK, CARROLL, HALL, MCKENDRICK, THORNBER, BUCHAN, RILEY, GIBSON

SAT 17TH SEP

CAMMELL LAIRD 1907

15.00

A

1-3

54

10TH

13

NWCFL

FLETCHER. STAYTE, B.SEEAR, CARROLL, BAMBA, PENSWICK, NOBLET, TANSER, RILEY, DAWSON, BUCHAN

TUE 20TH SEP

BARNOLDSWICK TOWN

19.45

H

2-3

98

12TH

13

NWCFL

SPEIGHT, RICO, HIGHAM, CARROLL, PENSWICK, RILEY, KAY, STAYTE, BUCHAN, R.SEEAR, GIBSON

SAT 24TH SEP

MAINE ROAD

15:00

A

6-1

56

14TH

13

NWCFL

WOODS, RICO, B.SEEAR, BAMBA, CARROL, PENSWICK, RIELY, NOBLET, BUCHAN, R.SEEAR, DAWSON

SAT 1ST OCT

NEW MILLS

15.00

H

0-1

50

-

-

MACRON CUP R1

FLETCHER, RICO, HIGHAM, PENSWICK, BAMBA, HALL, THORNBER, B.SEEAR, STATYE, NOBLET, R.SEEAR

TUES 4TH OCT

WEST DIDSBURY

19.45

A

2-3

90

11TH

16

NWCFL

FLETCHER, RICO, BAMBA, PENSWICK, ALEXANDER, HALL, THORNBER, GIBSON, DAWSON, R.SEEAR, TANSER

SAT 8TH OCT

HANLEY TOWN

15.00

A

4-2

75

14TH

16

NWCFL

B.SEEAR, RICO. BAMBA, CARROLL, ALEXANDER, HALL, THORNBER, NOBLET, TANSER, DAWSON, R.SEEAR

TUES 11TH OCT

BARNOLDSWICK TOWN

19.45

A

2-4

65

11TH

19

NWCFL

FLETCHER, RICO, BAMBA, CARROLL, ALEXANDER, HALL, THORNBER, B.SEEAR, RILEY, DAWSON, R.SEEAR

SAT 15TH OCT

BARNTON

15.00

H

0-2

60

12TH

19

NWCFL

FLETCHER, RICO, BAMBA, CARROLL, ALEXANDER, HALL, THORNBER, B.SEEAR, RILEY, DAWSON, R.SEEAR

WED 19TH OCT

PADIHAM

19.45

A

1-0

129

13TH

19

NWCFL

FLETCHER, STATYE, BAMBA, CARROLL, ALEXNADER, HALL, B.SEEAR, THORNBER, DAWSON, R.SEEAR, NOBLET

SAT 22ND OCT

NELSON

15.00

A

0-0

45

16TH

20

NWCFL

FLETCHER, STATYE, BAMBA, CARROLL, ALEXANDER, HALL, B.SEEAR, THORNBER, DAWSON, BUCHAN, NOBLET

SAT 29TH OCT

IRLAM

15.00

H

1-1

56

16TH

21

NWCFL

FLETCHER, STATYE, HIGHAM, CARROLL, ALEXANDER, HALL, RICAHRDS, RILEY, R.SEEAR, BUCHAN, GIBSON

TUES 1ST NOV

ATHERTON COLLIERIES

19;45

H

3-4

130

16TH

21

NWCFL

FLETCHER,CARROLL.ROSSALL,HIGHAM,ALEXANDER,HALL,GIBSON,RICHARDS,RILEY,BUCHAN,DAWSON

SAT 5TH NOV

RUNCORN TOWN

15:00

H

1-6

125

16TH

21

NWCFL

FLETCHER,STATYE,ALEXANDER,ROSSALL,HIGHAM,HALL,GIBSON,B.SEEAR,RILEY,TANSER,DAWSON

TUE 8TH NOV

CHORLEY

19:45

H

1-2

98

-

-

LCC R2

FLETCHER,STATYE,ALEXANDER,ROSSAL,B,SEEAR,PENSWICK,HALL,GIBSON,NOBLET,RLEY,DAWSON

SAT 12TH NOV

HANLEY TOWN

15;00

H

4-4

85

16TH

22

NWCFL

FLETCHER,STATYE,BAMBA,ROSSALL,HIGHAM,PENSWICK,GIBSON,NOBLET,RICHARD,RILEY,R.SEEAR

SAT 19TH NOV

RUNCORN LINNETS

15;00

A

4-3

290

16TH

22

NWCFL

FLETHCER,RICHARDS,HIGHAM,ALEXANDER,CARROLL,HALL,B.SEEAR,NOBLET,GIBSON,RILEY,R,SEEAR

SAT 26TH NOV

NEW MILLS

15:00

H

NWCFL

SAT 3RD DEC

IRLAM

15:00

A

NWCFL

SAT 10TH DEC

AFC LIVERPOOL

15:00

H

NWCFL

SAT 17TH DEC

BOOTLE

15:00

A

NWCFL

MON 26TH DEC

ASHTON ATHLETIC

15:OO

H

NWCFL

SAT 31ST DEC

RUNCORN TOWN

1:00

A

NWCFL

SAT 7TH JAN

CAMMELL LAIRD

15:00

H

NWCFL

SAT 21ST JAN

MAINE ROAD

15:00

H

NWCFL

SAT 4TH FEB

ABBEY HEY

15:00

H

NWCFL

SAT 11TH FEB

1874 NORTHWICH

15:00

A

NWCFL

SAT 18TH FEB

BARNTON

15:00

A

NWCFL

SAT 4TH MAR

AFC LIVERPOOL

15:00

A

NWCFL

SAT 18TH MAR

WEST DIDSBURY

15:00

H

NWCFL

SAT 25TH MAR

WINSFORD UNITED

15;00

A

NWCFL

SAT 1ST APR

ABBEY HEY

15:00

A

NWCFL

SAT 8TH APR

CONGLETON TOWN

15:00

H

NWCFL

SUN 16TH APR

ASHTON ATHLETIC

11;30

A

NWCFL

SAT 22TH APR

RUNCORN LINNETS

15:00

H

NWCFL

SAT 29TH APR

NEW MILLS

15:00

A

NWCFL

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECMEBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

NORTH WEST COUNTIES PREMIER DIVISION POS

CLUB

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD

PTS

NORTH WEST COUNTIES FIXTURES

1

RUNCORN TOWN

20

16

0

4

61

24

37

48

(3pm unless stated))

2

BOOTLE

20

14

1

5

62

30

32

43

GAMEWEEK 30 RESULTS

3

ATHERTON COLLS

20

13

4

3

52

33

29

43

FA Vase 2nd Round

4

RUNCORN LINNETS

20

13

4

3

49

21

28

43

1874 Northwich 0 Atherton Colls 3 Padiham 0 Bootle 2

5

1874 NORTHWICH

19

12

4

3

37

20

28

43

Premier Division

6

HANLEY TOWN

23

9

6

8

50

42

8

33

Barnton 0 Congleton Town 0

7

AFC LIVERPOOL

20

9

5

6

40

34

6

32

Runcorn Town 8 Cammell Laird 1907 0 Squires Gate 4 Hanley Town 4

8

WEST DIDSBURY

20

9

3

8

52

43

9

30

West Didsbury 2 AFC Liverpool 2

9

PADIHAM

18

9

2

7

36

31

5

29

GAMEWEEK 31 RESULTS

10

MAINE ROAD

18

8

4

6

42

31

11

28

Winsford United 1 Hanley Town 3 (Mon 19:45)

11

ABBEY HEY

20

9

1

10

37

36

1

28

12

IRLAM

19

7

7

5

26

32

-6

28

13

ASHTON ATHLETIC

19

8

3

8

47

39

8

27

14

CONGLETON TOWN

20

6

5

9

42

47

-5

53

AFC Liverpool 1 Congleton Town 0

15

BARNTON

23

7

2

14

28

64

-36

23

Barnton 1 New Mills 0

16

WINSFORD UNITED

18

6

4

8

29

38

-9

22

17

SQUIRES GATE

21

6

4

11

45

58

-13

22

Runcorn Linnets 4 Squires Gate 3

18

BARNOLDSWICK TOWB

18

6

3

9

33

32

1

21

Winsford United 2 Ashton Athletic 2

19

AFC DARWEN

20

3

7

10

20

51

-31

16

20

NEW MILLS

19

3

6

10

31

43

-12

15

AFC Liverpool 1 city of Liverpool 0 (Wed 19:45)

21

NELSON

19

2

5

12

21

41

-20

11

West Didsbury 5 Padiham 3(Wed 19:45)

22

CAMMELL LAIRD 1907

20

0

6

16

18

78

-60

6

Bootle 6 Cammell Laird 1907 1 (Tues 19:45) Abbey Hey 1 FC United of Manchester 3 (Tues 19:45) New mills 3 Dronfield Town (New Mills won 5-4 o pens Wed 19:45)

GAMEWEEK 32 RESULTS

Hanley Town 1 Nelson 1 Maine Road 2 Barnoldswick Town 1

GAMEWEEK 33 RESULTS Northwich Victoria 3 Barnton (Tues 19:45)

Bootle 3 Marine 2 (Thur 19:45)

GAMEWEEK 34 FIXTURES The Macron Cup Round 3

FORM TABLE P

W

D

Abbey Hey v Barnoldswick Town

L

PTS

FORM

City of Liverpool v Hanley Town Maine Road v Chadderton

1

BOOTLE

6

6

0

0

18

WWWWWW

Silsden v 1874 Northwich

2

ATHERTON COLLS

6

6

0

0

18

WWWWWW

St Helens Town v Bootle

3

RUNCORN TOWN

6

5

0

1

15

WWWWWL

4

MANE ROAD

6

4

2

0

14

WWDWWD

AFC Darwen v Irlam

5

ASTHON ATHLETIC

6

4

1

1

13

DWWLWW

Padiham v Cammell Lard 1907

6

1874 NORTHWICH

6

4

1

1

13

LWWWDW

7

BARNTON

6

4

1

1

13

LWDWWW

8

RUNCORN LINNETS

6

4

0

2

12

WWLWLW

9

PADIHAM

6

4

0

2

12

LLWWWW

10

AFC LIVERPOOL

6

3

1

2

10

WWDLWL

Winsford United v Widnes Premier Division

Squires Gate v New Mills West Didsbury v Runcorn Linnets

Q&A New Mills captain Ryan Hopper talks to us about life at Church Lane, his footballing idol, the best goal he has ever scored and his football career in general.

What encouraged you to start playing football?

Which players inspired you as a kid?

to come up against in a friendly, which team would you want to go up against?

My dad encouraged me to get into football as he was passionate about the game and pushed me to work hard and improve. As a young lad I looked up to Paul Scholes as an example as he was one of the best midfielders in the game and his passing ability and awareness was second to none.

Manchester United as I am a red, or my former club Accrington Stanley.

What is your first ever memory of playing football? Do you remember the first game you played in? Or the first goal you ever scored?

First memory of football is playing for Medlock Rangers, a local side in Manchester at 6 years old, we had a great side where 4 out of the 6 got scouted for pro club. I remember my first goal I scored, I played a one two with my best mate Joe Rothwell who now plays for Oxford United and hit it first time into the bottom left corner and ran away celebrating.

After relegation from the evo stick last season, how different would you say the games are to higher divisions? What’s your mentality going into games?

I think the standard of the evo stick is higher but not much different. The top teams in this league could be in the evo stick and compete. My preparations will never change going into any game, you have to be professional and look after yourself and prepare right.

Do you remember your first ever game and goal for New Mills? What season did you join?

Would be my full debut at Accrington at Torquay as it is a great memory of mine and a great atmosphere.

If you were to play in a 5 a side team with any 4 players of your choice, past or present, who would you pick and why?

P Schmeichel, Scholes, Messi and Ronaldo.

What was the first shirt you ever owned? Did you have a name on the back of your shirts?

Manchester United shirt with my name on the back and went through the stage of having Beckham on the back.

If you could bring 3 PL players to on a free transfer, who would you sign and why?

John Stones, footballing centre half who plays the right way.

I joined in 2013. My first game was against RamsEden Hazard, skilled left winger with great qualibottom away. ty will produce and provide goals.

What was the first ever game you went to as a Sergio Aguero, as much as it pains me to say it as If you weren’t a midfielder, which other position kid? a red but he’s a great centre forward who has it would you love to play in? Have you ever played Tough question that, I can’t remember but I all; pace, skill and goals. in other positions during your time? know it was a United game as my dad is a big Difficult question though as we would take any I would love to be a goal scoring centre forward, red.

Prem player as they have unbelievable quality, everyone loves them! I have played in various Who would be your dream midfield partner, past that’s why they play in the best league in the positions in my time; right back, left back, both or present? world. wings and the number 9 role. I must be versatile.

Paul Scholes. Unbelievable midfielder, a good What is the last thing you do before you walk out What is your favourite celebration when you example to any young footballer wanting to be a onto the pitch prior to kick off? score a goal? What is the best celebration midfielder. you’ve ever seen?

Shake all my team mates hands and get them Who would you say has been the best opposition ready for the game then lead the team out.

I don’t regularly score, but if I do it’s pens or to come to Gate this season, and who has been worldies, everyone has a laugh with me regardPrediction for the game? the toughest to play against within your time ing that. When I score the lads get together and here?

Hoping for another win like in the cup early on in congratulate each other. I don’t have a celebrathe season but we know it is going to be tough I would say Atherton Colls. Very well organised tion, tried to do one once and got stick for it so game as they are a good side. Looking forward to side with quality all over the pitch.

Best side that never again. it.

I have played during my time here, I’d say DarIf you could pick one team for New Mills lington as they were a good side with quality and huge fan base. Great club.

Favourite ground that you have played at?

Groundhop Diaries In our regular feature, we speak to groundhoppers all around the country to find out what it is that they enjoy about travelling round visiting various non league grounds in England. Groundhopper George Cheetham talks about how he started his adventures, how many grounds he has visited during his time, and why he writes about them on his blog “Manchopper’s VenWho was your biggest football idol as a kid?

One from left-field somewhat this, but Teddy Sheringham was by childhood football hero. Mocked until ‘99…

197 grounds, with Manchester League outfit Heyside FC my latest ground. I’ve done a few on playing fields & pitches with no spectator barrier, but they don’t count

Any favourite grounds in particular?

What do you enjoy the most about non What made them different to other non league football? What makes it league grounds? unique?

Stockport County and Lancaster City imThe simplicity and laid back attitude of mediately come to mind. Edgeley Park the clubs & the majority of the people. offers something a bit different in non Even if they have jobs to do, the vast league terms, being a non-phoenix club majority are welcoming and it’s that, at an ex-division 1 ground. more than anything, that makes me The Giant Axe was an immediate love enjoy non league. affair! Blyth Spartans & Chorley are imHow many grounds have you visited up pressive too. to now?

Have you visited any obscure grounds?

At the time of writing, I’ve been to

The Mottram Hall Hotel hosting Cheadle Town vs Dinamo Bucharest would be the one if I’d count it but as I don’t, I’d say Knowsley Road (St Helens Town) & Kingston Park (Newcastle Blue Star) were a bit different. Not forgetting the Stanley

Park oval for Gate’s pre season game

vs Wanderers, of course! Plus many at Step 10 & 11 too.

Have you ever watched any games abroad? If not, what grounds would you be wanting to visit?

A couple down at regional level in Spain: Atletico Benamiel vs Athletic Fuengirola & U.D. Arsenal vs Real Mallorca ‘B’. Both were in pre season, but the first was forsome sort of cup. In the future, I’d like to visit the major European grounds i.e. Camp Nou, Bernabeu, San Siro. You know, the standard ones.

Have you ever witnessed any memorable or historic moments for a team? (cup wins, play off wins, etc)?

A fair few! I watched Trafford home & away up until a few years ago (when I started earning) and saw them win a few cups/promotions, as well as local league finals. I also saw Altrincham get promoted a couple of years back with the last kick of the game and, most recently, I watched Warrington Town lift the NPL Div 1 North trophy last season.

The best game that you have ever seen live? The worst game you have ever seen live?

Tricky one! Best game was probably Gainsborough Trinity 5-4 Altrincham It had everything, including the Alty assistant getting sent off for running on the pitch and placing the ball down for a Trinity goal-kick. Last season's Manchester Utd-Arsenal (the one where LVG fell over) was decent too.

If you were to pick a ‘dream XI’ of play- Any grounds that you are planning on ers you have seen live, who would be in visiting over the next couple of months? your team?

There's a few in the pipeline; Gretna has 3-4-3 to squeeze players in!. been floated and possibly Aveley before it goes, but I tend to travel with a couGK: P. Schmeichel (Manchester Utd), ple of days planning really. Keeps it a bit RB: G.Neville (Manchester Utd), more exciting. Ground 200 is on CB: J. Terry (Chelsea), the horizon, so hopefully somewhere special for that! The English Champions, CB: T. Adams (Arsenal), perhaps?

RM: D. Beckham (Manchester Utd), CM: If you want to read more about F. Lampard (Chelsea), George’s groundhopping adventures CM: P. Scholes (Manchester Utd), then make sure you take a look at his LM: R. Giggs (Manchester Utd), blog , as he is slowly approaching the 200 ground mark.

RF: C. Ronaldo (Manchester Utd),

Worst game....there's been a few but probably Bury-Barnsley. A drab 0-0 only saved by the fact I had a free hospitality ticket!

CF: S. Aguero (Manchester City), The best goal that you have ever seen live?

To be honest, there hasn't been one I can think of that made me think it was truly special. I did see a chip from halfway in an amateur reserve game at the end of last season, though, so I'd probably say that. There may be better ones but I can't remember most goals I see, for one reason or another.

LF: L. Messi (Argentina) .

I would've put Zidane, Ronaldinho & others in, but I'm only choosing those who hadn't retired or actually play in the positions!

Have you ever been to Wembley before? What would be your dream scenario there?

What was the first football shirt that Nope and, to be honest, I'm not in a you owned as a kid? Did you get a name rush to go. Dream scenario would be on the back of them? too outlandish to mention, but it involves the World Cup and a pretty poor My first kit was, I think, the '97 or team!

'98 Sharp-sponsored Utd kit. As for names, no, the first one I got a name on was 2012 and it's still the only 'Fletcher 24' I've seen!

Have you ever been to Squires Gate before? If so, what was the score?

I have indeed! It was a good day for the Gate, beating Runcorn Town 2-0 toward the end of 2014/15 season. .

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HISTORIC PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

NOVEMBER

We take a look back in Premier League history at so

2002

MAN CITY 3 MAN UNITED 1

Gary Neville was rarely a man to give pleasure to opposition fans, but perhaps the biggest exception was the last top flight derby at Maine Road. Under pressure from City’s Shaun Goater, the United captain scuffed a pass which was snaffled up by the cult Bermudian to put Kevin Keegan’s side back in front.

Ironic home cheers greeted every Neville touch thereafter until his substitution on the hour. By which time Goater had made it 3-1 in a boisterous match which had started with Nicolas Anelka and Ole Gunnar Soleskjaer swapping goals in the opening8 minutes. But - with respect to Goater - the match will forever be remembered for the visiting captain, whose name was sung loud and long by the City fans.

EVERTON 3 LIVERPOOL 3

2013

Up to this point the Merseyside derby had mostly been remembered as a 'friendly' one - albeit with the most red cards in Premier League history. This, though, blew all of that out the water. In a game where both sides were reeled in from holding the lead, this classic showdown at Goodison Park was remembered for all the right reasons.

Philippe Coutinho took advantage of some slack corner defending to jab home an opener inside five minutes, but Everton hit back three minutes later when Kevin Mirallas larruped home a knockdown inside the box. The Reds were ahead again midway through the first half via Luis Suarez's brilliant 25-yard free-kick - his ninth goal in seven games after returning from a 10-game biting ban That's how it remained until the 72nd minute, in fact, when the hosts restored parity through Romelu Lukaku's well-placed sidefoot. Ten minutes later the Chelsea loanee had done it again, this time thumping home a header from Mirallas' corner to put Everton ahead for the first time. But the Toffees would be denied a famous win over their city rivals at the death.

Daniel Sturridge had netted in eight of Liverpool's first 11 games of the season, and the England man was there again when

2009 The second half of this fixture was surely the most one sided in Premier League history, as Spurs shredded hapless Wigan and walloped in eight.

Jermain Defoe, meanwhile, became the 3rd player in Premier League history to score five goals in one game, including a breath taking seven minute hat trick.

A Peter Crouch header was all that separated the teams at the interval, before Defoe stepped up to the plate. Paul Scharner got Wigan’s consolation, but with Aaron Lennon pulling the strings, Spurs romped to victory.

Lennon, Bentley and Niko Kranjcar grabbed the other goals as Wigan Capitulated, with left back Erik Edman particularly culpable for their demise and the Latics refunded their travelling fans. Mario Melchiot admitting: “We fell that as a group of players we badly let down our supporters.”

A result Wigan fans will want to forget but all credit to those fans who went and stayed until the final whistle.

TOTTENHAM 9 WIGAN ATHLETIC 1

—— MON ——

26 DEC 15:00 VS ASHTON ATHLETIC

£6 ADULTS £3 CONCESSIONS FREE FOR UNDER 12’S

STATISTICALLY SPEAKING

9

WIN

0

9

HOME WIN

0

7

AWAY WIN

7

0

DEFEAT

0

2

HOME DEFEAT

1

0

AWAY DEFEAT

0

6

NO SCORE DRAW

1

SCORE DRAW

2

0

CONCEDING 1+ GOALS

0

0

SCORING 1+ GOALS

1

22

CLEAN SHEETS

7

24

BACK TO BACK WINS

GOALS

45

31 CLEAN SHEETS

1

1 CONCEDED

58

48 AVERAGE GOALS PER GAME

2.3

NEW MILLS AFC: 10 SEASON RECORD

1.6

ON THE ROAD

RUNCORN TOWN 31.12.16 WHO’S IN CHARGE?

GROUND The Pavilion

LAST SEASON

RUNCORN TOWN 5 SQUIRES GATE 0 Gate could have gone ahead early on through Billy McKenna. After good work on the left Rowley sent the ball into the middle of the box but McKenna connected with the ball but saw the shot saved. Gate would be made to rue their chance, as their hosts would open the scoring. Poor defending from the corner allowed Marvin Molyneux to nip in at the back post from nothing more than a yard out to open the scoring.

Town went on to control the game and found the net again 10 minutes later. Rob Ablewhite pouncing on lethargic defending to slot the ball past Fletcher in net. The two goals were enough to wake Gate up and motivate them to move up a gear and start playing their football. But the same defensive laziness would rear its head again after a good spell from Gate. Town captain Paul Shanley beating his man with ease before moving the ball onto his stronger foot and putting the home side 3-0 up. One positive for Gate was there desire to play out of defence and keep possession of the ball. But Gate was almost made to pay when playing at the back Abblewhite nicked the ball whilst pressing but Fletcher saved well after coming off his line. Runcorn would pile on the misery for Gate with the last kick of the first half. Captain Paul Shanley again finding space coming in off the wing to find the back of the net.

After collecting their thoughts and re grouping at half time Gate went on to have a dominant second half.

Gate collectively as a team kept the ball a lot better seeing large spells of domination. But still the Blackpool side couldn’t find a cutting edge to score there way back into the game. A nice move was building from the back and moving Gate up the field. Debutant Stayte laid the ball of to Buchan who in turn found Rowley but his shot fell wide of the post. The returning Josh Kay had the next chance as Gate began to grow in the game but his shot could on find the netting above the crossbar not below. Sub Aaron Clarke nearly opened his account for the club after picking up the rebound from Ferguson’s shot Clarkes shot went over the bar. Gate’s last chance of the game was probably there best of the game. Billy McKenna lining up his free kick looked destined to beat the keeper, only for Lever to quickly adjust his feet and make the save. Runcorn would condemn Gate to there heaviest defeat so far this season as sub Stephen Milne would best Fletcher to make it five.

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Burnley vs Manchester City (12:30 K.O)

0:2

1:3

1:3

0:2

1:3

Swansea City vs Crystal Palace

0:1

1:1

1:1

0:1

2:2

Leicester City vs Middlesbrough

2:0

1:0

2:0

2:0

1:1

Derby County vs Norwich City

1:2

1:2

0:2

1:2

0:1

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City

2:0

2:1

3:1

2:0

3:2

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield Wednesday

0:2

1:1

1:1

1:4

0:2

AFC Wimbledon vs Fleetwood Town

1:1

0:2

2:1

1:3

1:0

Manchester United vs West Ham (SUN 16:30 K.0)

1:1

1:1

2:0

2:1

2:0

DOUBLE POINTS

Ryan

10 POINTS = CORRECT SCORE; 6 POINTS = CORRECT RESULT

Rotherham vs Leeds (SAT 17:30 K.O)

0:3

2:1

1:2

1:3

0:2

Watford vs Stoke City (SUN 12:00 K.O)

1:1

2:0

2:1

2:0

3:3

Southampton vs Everton (SUN 16:30 K.O)

1:2

2:1

1:3

1:1

2:0

CURRENT STANDINGS:

2015/16 CHAMPION: BEN FLETCHER

Name

Team

Role

Pts

Name

Team

Role

Pts

1

Peter Murray

Abbey Hey

Supporter

38

29

Robert Handley

Barnton

Supporter

15

2

David Knowles

Nelson

Supporter

33

30

Paul Metcalfe

Chorley

Supporter

14

3

Bill White

Squires Gate

Member

31

31

Jack Owen

1874 Northwich

Supporter

14

4

Spencer Leader

Squires Gate

Member

31

32

Callum Waters

1874 Northwich

Supporter

13

5

Brian Addison

Squires Gate

Groundsman

30

33

Lee Rooney

Atherton Collieries

Supporter

12

6

Peter Harlow

Groundhopper

28

34

Jake Higham

Squires Gate

Defender

12

7

Alan Lowe

Atherton LR

Supporter

27

35

Robin Squelch

Cheadle Town

Supporter

11

8

Ray Richards

Squires Gate

Member

26

36

Neil McGuinness

Nelson

Nelson Media

11

9

Jay Hayden

Squires Gate

Programme Editor

26

37

Matthew Murphy

AFC Darwen

Supporter

11

10

John Booth

Hyde United

Supporter

25

38

Joe Noblet

Squires Gate

Midfielder

9

Atherton Collieries

Supporter

25

39

Glyn Davies

Runcorn Town

Supporter

9

40

Mark Buchan

Squires Gate

Striker

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11 Emile Anderson 12

Colin Marrison

Handsworth Parramore

Player

25

13

Albert Cooper

Squires Gate

Photographer

24

14

Russell Cox

Wycombe Wanderer

Groundhopper

24

15

Steve Palmer

Squires Gate

Member

24

16

Martin Fallon

Runcorn Town

Committee

23

17 Steve McLellan

AFC Fylde

Photographer

21

18 Danny Penswick

Squires Gate

Manager

21

19

Gary Langley

NWCFL

Committee

20

20

Steve Leader

Squires Gate

Member

19

21 Brian Penswick

Squires Gate

Assistant Manager

18

22

Mark Ashmore

Squires Gate

Media Manager

18

23

Mark Riding

1874 Northwich

Supporter

18

24

Ryan Brown

Nelson

Supporter

18

25

Sarah Hindle

AFC Darwen

Secretary

18

26

Danny Braid

Squires Gate

Member

17

27

Timothy Baker

1874 Northwich

Supporter

17

28

Daniel Hayden

Squires Gate

Programme Editor

15

THIS WEEK IN FOOTBALL HISTORY In our regular feature, we take a look back on this week in football history. `

1934

THIS IS WHY WE HAVE PENALTY SHOOTOUTS

On 18 November 1934, Nacional and Peñarol finally decided the Uruguayan Championship for the previous season, six months after their first playoff.

The teams had finished the 1933 season tied for first in the table, so they met for a playoff on 27 May 1934 at the Estadio Centenario. In the 70th minute, with the match scoreless, a shot taken by a Peñarol player went out of bounds, but hit a medicine cabinet and rebounded back onto the pitch.

The referee, Telésforo Rodríguez, failed to stop play and Nacional took possession, driving up the field and getting a goal from Héctor Castro. Peñarol immediately protested the goal and assaulted Rodríguez, resulting in his departure from the game due to injury and the ejection of three Peñarol players Approximately a month later, the league officially disallowed Castro's goal and instructed the two teams to play the last 20 minutes of the match behind closed doors on 25 August. But despite two extra-time periods, the match finished 0-0.

They met for a 2nd playoff on 2 September, but again neither team managed to score. That forced a third playoff, played on 18 November, when they finally managed to find the net. Peñarol were leading 1-0 at the break after a goal from Braulio Castro (42'), but Héctor Castro's 2nd half hat-trick proved decisive and the match finished as a 2-3 Nacional victory (Peñarol's other goal came from Juan Pedro Arremón in the 58th minute)

PETER SHILTON STARTS HIS RECORD RUN

1970

On 25 November 1970, England beat East Germany 3-1 in a friendly at Wembley Stadium. It was the debut for goalkeeper Peter Shilton who went on to become England's all-time appearances leader.

The 21-year old Shilton was a star for Leicester City, where he had displaced England World Cup-winning keeper Gordon Banks three years earlier. His performances for Leicester impressed Sir Alf Ramsey, who called him up for the match against East Germany.

He delivered a strong performance, surrendering only a 27th-minute goal to Eberhard Vogel, the 1969 East German Player of the Year.

England, meanwhile, got goals from Francis Lee (12'), Martin Peters (21'), and Allan Clarke (63') en route to a comfortable win.

Injuries from a car accident ended Banks' career in 1972, with Shilton battling Liverpool keeper Ray Clemence to become the new England number one. The two split time for the next decade, though Shilton got the lion's share of appearances. By the time he retired in 1990, he had accumulated a total of 125, blowing past the previous record of 108 set by Bobby Moore.

1915

CELTIC SET RECORD OF 62 GAMES UNBEATEN

ThOn 20 November 1915, a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock started an unbeaten run for Celtic that lasted a British record 62 matches.

Celtic, who had won the two previous league titles in 1914 and 1915, had gotten the new season of to a great start, jumping straight to the top of the table on the first day with a 3-1 victory over Motherwell. By mid-November, they were even on points at the top with Hearts and Rangers, but had lost three of the last four matches, with the most recent stumble coming against Hearts on 13 November.

One week later, they hosted Kilmarnock and won 2-0, thanks to goals from left back Joseph Dodds and center forward James McColl. They then proceeded to go unbeaten for the rest of the season, winning 23 and drawing three, to claim their third consecutive league title. They almost made it through the next season unbeaten as well, but finally fell to Kilmarnock at home, 0-2, on the penultimate day (though they still finished on top of the table for their fourth consecutive league title).

The 62-match unbeaten run (with 49 wins and only 13 draws) remains a British record.

UP NEXT FOR GATE AFC LIVERPOOL Saturday 10th December 2016 The Royal British Legion Stadium

2015/16 Final Position:17th Current League Position:7th Last Meeting: Squires Gate 1 AFC Liverpool 3

Kick Off: 15:00 Adults £6, Concessions £3

Current League Form (Most Recent First) :W W D L W L

2015/16 Final Position:7th

ASHTON ATHLETIC Saturday 26th December 2016 The Royal British Legion Stadium

Current League Position:13th Last Meeting: Squires Gate 0 Ashton Athletic 0 Current League Form (Most Recent First):D W W L W W

Kick Off: 15:00 Adults £6, Concessions £3

CAMMELL LAIRD 1907 Saturday 7th January 2017 The Royal British Legion Stadium

2015/16 Final Position:15th Current League Position:22nd Last Meeting: Squires Gate 2 Cammell Laird 2 Current League Form (Most Recent First):L L D L L L

Kick Off: 15:00 Adults £6, Concessions £3

2015/16 Final Position:12th

MAINE ROAD Saturday 21st January 2017 The Royal British Legion Stadium

Current League Position:10th Last Meeting: Squires Gate 0 Maine Road 5 Current League Form (Most Recent First):W W D W W D

Kick Off: 15:00 Adults £6, Concessions £3

Irlam Saturday 3rd December 2016 Silver Street Kick Off: 15:00

2015/16 Final Position:3rd Current League Position:12th Last Meeting: Irlam 1 Squires Gate 3 Current League Form (Most Recent First): L L D W L W

Adults £5, Concessions £3

Bootle Saturday 17th December 2016 The Delta Taxi Stadium Kick Off: 15:00 Adults £6, Concessions £3

2015/16 Final Position:8th Current League Position:2nd Last Meeting: Bootle 5 Squires Gate 1

THE TEAMS

v SQUIRES GATE FOOTBALL CLUB

NEW MILLS FOOTBALL CLUB

Manager: Daniel Penswick

(GK) Ben FLETCHER (GK) Josh WOODS Andrew RICHARDS

TODAY’S MATCH

(GK) Oliver MARTIN Richard ANANE Jordan ARKLIE-YOUNG

Paul CARROLL

OFFICIALS

Zachary ASHFORD

Jacob HIGHAM

REFEREE

Adam BLACKBURN

Calvin ROSS

Peter Shacklady

CRAIG COATES

David ROSSALL Ben FISHWICK

ASSISTANTS

Jamie GIBSON

Edward Duckworth

Mike HALL

Daniel BROWNE

Ian Jones

James CONSTANTINE DANIEL DOUGLAS-PRINGLE Charlie DOYLE

Joe NOBLET

Haydn FOULDS

Ben SEEAR

Deven GOLDEN

Anthony STAYTE

Ryan HIBBERT

Mark THORNBER

Ryan HOPPER

Danny PENSWICK

Kane HUGHES

Mark BUCHAN

Daniel Johnson

Brett DAWSON

Luke JONES

Danny MORRIS

Michael JONES

Ryan RILEY

David LEWIS

Ric SEEAR

Samuel MARSHALL

Ryan TANSER

Oliver MARTIN

Ryan STAYTE

Dominic NEWTON

Seydou BAMBA

Tunde OWOLABI

Paul ALEXANDER

Elliott WATSON

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