v Runcorn Town 23.04.2016 NWCFL Premier Division Kick Off: 15:00 Issue 23 ÂŁ1.50
DANNY
PENSWICK Good afternoon everyone,
Today we welcome Runcorn Town to the Royal British Legion Stadium. Thanks to the Runcorn Town supporters and officials for travelling down today and I hope you have a safe journey home. With just 4 games left of the season the importance of the game cannot be underestimated, we know exactly what we have to do between now and the end of the season.
“iIportance of the game cannot be underestimated”
Runcorn will head into the game with no fear, they sit comfortably in mid table and have no real pressure and have been playing very good football this season. The reverse fixture back in October was a very poor game for us, and the scoreline reflected that as we lost 5-0. We have come a long way since that and are learning from our mistakes, and taking that to training.
“They sit comfortably in mid table and have no real pressure…”
Our victory on Tuesday was pleasing and thoroughly deserved. I’m hoping we take that same desire and commitment into today’s game. We’ve played better and lost, so it is pleasing that we have found the knack of winning again. We have to carry on going until we know we are mathematically safe, but that is the only aim for the rest of the season.
“Our victory on Tuesday was pleasing and thoroughly deserved.”
Let’s hope for another good performance and result and push on for the ‘magical 40 points’.
Up the Gate!
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Ben Fletcher (Sponsored by S.E.I. [Maintenance] LTD) Superb young shot stopper that had a tremendous season last year. He 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. 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. 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. Conah Bishop (Available for sponsorship) Conah is one of the youngest players in the squad and plays on the right side of midfield. He has the pace to run at the opposition and can also score goals. He is a great addition to the team. Joe Noblet (Available for sponsorship) Joe had a spell with Gate a few seasons ago, and returned under the new management of Danny Penswick. He is an attacking midfielder with an eye for goal and will be sure to add goals to the squad.
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.
Antony Stayte (Available for sponsorship) Stayte is a great addition to the squad, who brings experience from his time at AFC Fylde and from teams in a higher tier. He knows how to organise and motivate his team mates and is very good at holding the ball up.
Ashley Rowley (Sponsored by TravelCare World) 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 manager and 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.
Ryan Tanser (Available for sponsorship) Ryan joined the club in October and came off the bench in the 5-2 defeat away at Atherton Collieries. He scored his first goal for the club on his first full debut in our 5-1 win over Maine Road in the MEN United cup. He will bring goals to the team for sure.
SQUIRES GATE 0
3 BOOTLE ORDISH 55, 70 MARIE 86
HT: 0-0 SUBS NOT USED BUCHAN
WOODS
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JONES
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FERGUSON
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HALIGAN
DOHERTY
HIGHAM
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MURPHY
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WESTWOOD
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5
TAYLOR
TROUT
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6
O’CONNOR
STAYTE
7
7
PETERSON
PENSWICK
8
8
HOY
(MOXON 66) TANSER
9
9
ELLIS
HAMILLTON
(MCKENNA 77) RILEY 10 10 LOUGHLIN (FISHWICK 72) GIBSON 11 11 ORDISH Squires Gate continued their poor form beating beaten 3-0 by Bootle on Tuesday night.
The regulating corner was cleared by Gate before Bootle fired over the bar. Ryan Tanser had the chance to break Gate goal scoring duct after doing all the hard work to flick the ball over his head, he poked the ball wide.
Gate will be looking to bounce back when they travel to title chasing Runcorn Linnets on Saturday.
Though Gate had long spells of posReport By Mark Ashmore session throughout the game it was the visitors who made their chances count. Bootle ended the first half the better of the two teams with Josh Woods having Both teams made a bright start to to be alive to tip over the ball. Ryan Riley the game with Bootle having an was the flagged offside down the other early corner cleared by Gate. The end as the half came to an end. home teams first chance of the game came after eight minutes after Bootle opened the scoring in the 55th a great run from Stayte. But nobody minute. A moment of quality from the could meet his cross at the far post visitors scoring straight from the and the ball went out. Freekick. Four minutes later Jamie Gibson had a golden chance to level. But his The same would happen a minute header at the back post was over. Gate later this time with Tanser and Riley. made three changes to try and force a Riley doing the hard work to win the reply. But a couple of minutes after Booball back from the fullback before tle made it 2-0. his cross fell just behind Tanser. Gate caught napping at the back allowed the winger in to poke past Woods at his Gate played with a lot more confinear post. dence with the ball than in previous weeks. Ryan Riley was the next to As Gate pushed on for a goal the visitors take aim but his shot bobbled into made it three. Gate with several men the arms of Jones in net. Gate again forward were caught on the break and having lots of the ball, but struggling punished. Sub Dom Marie breaking free to find the net. before slotting past Woods to seal the points for Bootle. It would be Bootle next to take aim with Josh Woods having to be alert to tip over a shot.
Pics by Albert Cooper
Saturday 23rd April 2016
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Abbey Hey v Nelson
AFC Liverpool v Colne
AFC Liverpool v Ashton Athletic
Thursday 28th April 2016
Alsager Town v Padiham
AFC Blackpool v Barnoldswick Town
Atherton Collieries v AFC Blackpool
Alsager Town v Atherton Collieries
Colne v Bootle
Saturday 30th January 2016
Runcorn Linnets v 1874 Northwich
1874 Northwich v AFC Blackpool
Silsden v Congleton Town
AFC Darwen v Ashton Athletic
Squires Gate v Runcorn Town
AFC Liverpool v Silsden
Winsford United v Barnoldswick Town
Atherton Collieries v Congleton Town
Monday 25th April 2016
Barnoldswick Tow v West Didsbury & Chorlton
Atherton Collieries v Nelson
Colne v Cammell Laird 1907
Runcorn Town v AFC Darwen
Nelson v Maine Road
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Padiham v Abbey Hey
AFC Blackpool v Alsager Town
Squires Gate v Runcorn Linnets
Ashton Athletic v Padiham Barnoldswick Town v Abbey Hey Bootle v Runcorn Linnets Congleton Town v West Didsbury & Chorlton Silsden v 1874 Northwich
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R
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0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
30
0
0
0
0
WOODS
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
0
RICHARDS
38
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
44
0
0
0
1
MCKENNA
30
4
2
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
1
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32
5
1
2
0
WESTWOOD
36
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
42
0
1
2
0
PENSWICK
27
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
34
2
0
1
0
FERGUSON
32
4
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
37
4
0
1
0
MCKENDRICK
8
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
HALL
12
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
12
2
0
0
0
BUCHAN
29
6
13
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
2
33
6
16
2
0
RILEY
4
5
2
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1
0
0
0
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0
4
4
2
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ROWLEY
13
14
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1
0
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15
16
5
1
0
COLQUHOUN
19
6
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
18
3
0
0
0
GIBSON
5
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
4
0
0
0
FLETCHER
HIGGINS
1
4
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1
0
0
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4
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TROUT
24
5
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25
8
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CLARKE
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7
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HIGHAM
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4
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NOBLET
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6
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STAYTE
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4
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17
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MOXON
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0
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RUNCORN LINNETS
2
JONES 29, WHITE 56p
0 SQUIRES GATE
HT: 1-0
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1
FLETCHER
POTTER
BRISLEN
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2
NOBLET
KENNERLEY
ATHERTON
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3
FERGUSON
HARDWICK
HUMPHREYS
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4
HALL
WHITE
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5
WESTWOOD
( SIMPSON 70) ELLISON
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6
PENSWICK
HOUGHTON
7
7
MCKENNA
HAMID
8
8
STAYTE
(SMITH 85) SHERLOCK
9
9
TANSER
COX 10 10 FISHWICK (HIGGINS 65) JONES 11 11 HIGHAM (TROUT 80) Gate applied themselves well throughout the game and showed yet more improvement as in recent weeks. But again for Gate they were missing that instinct in front of goal to put away the several chances they had.
Linnets would open the scoring just before the half hour mark. Gate let down after switching off allowing Steve Jones to score from a corner, the striker not closed down quick enough. The goal a harsh one on a hard working Gate who didn't deserve to be 1-0 down at half time.
Gate made three changes with Ben Fishwick making his first start for the club and Ben Fletcher returning in goal. Joe Noblet also returned to the team in place of Jamie Gibson, who was unavailable.
Ryan Tanser had the chance to level for Gate after the break. He used his pace to drive at the Linnets defence and run clear. His shot was saved a spilled by Porter in net but Porter reacted quickest to collect the ball before Tanser could The homeside started the game as Gate would have expected. They had react. plenty of early chances to get the ball forward quickly whilst Gate Perhaps the turning point in the game looked organised and kept the when the home side were awarded a threat from Linnets to a minimum. penalty. Joe Noblet harshly penalised for using his arms to jump and head the ball Gates first chance of the game came away. But Gate would be saved when Linnets defender Michael White fired after 13 minutes. Jake Higham did the ball over the bar from the spot! well down the left hand side and found the run of Tanser, but his shot was wide of the post. Linnets best chance of the half came after 21 minutes, striker Steve Jones curling the ball narrowly wide of the post from outside the box. Linnets again threatened Gates goal but a after a six yard box scramble, Gate finally managed to clear the ball.
Soon after that Steve Jones tried his luck again, this time from outside the box. The striker firing over on the volley direct from the goal kick. Gate would again be left frustrated after the referee awarded another soft penalty. This time Josh Westwood was penalised for a trip after Ryan Cox turned around him
This time White would make no mistake and chose the opposite side to put Linnets 2 -0 up. Gates best chance came on the hour mark. Billy McKenna with a golden chance after Josh Westwood burst forward fro defence. But McKenna was closed down quickly by Porter to deny the winger.
Ben Fletcher did well to deny Ryan Cox on 75 minutes with a superb save despite Cox being flagged offside. Billy McKenna again had a superb chance to get a goal back for Gate. Jake Higham did well to win the ball back on the edge of Linnet's box and play through McKenna. He was one on one but caved under the pressure and fired over the bar.
Report By Mark Ashmore
Pictures by Albert Cooper
Pics by Albert Cooper
Runcorn Town are currently 9h in the NWCFL Premier Division and have netted 77 goals this campaign. Gate media manger Mark Ashmore takes a look at their main threats and the players that have played a big part this season.
Here is a little bit of information about the ones to watch.
DANIEL LEVER
JAMES MCSHANE
The young keeper has been Plays in the No. 10 role just brilliant every time I’ve seen behind the striker. The expehim. Athletic and possesses a rienced attacker is well good kick. He will be hard to known around the league. score against today. A loyal servant to the club, He has played every game so McShane has been at Town at far this season and picked up several years and has always 3 Man of the Match awards. been up there in their goal scoring charts.
PAUL SHANLEY The forward is head and shoulders Town’s best player. Picking up 19 MOM awards so far this season, the captain will be a threat to Gate. He’s full of pace and never knows when to give up, he will be the one to watch especially with bagging 25 goals in 49 games this season.
APPS: 49
APPS: 46
APPS: 49
GOALS: 0
GOALS: 6
GOALS:25
DUG-OUT WATCH: Simon Burton It was announced mid March that Simon was going to be stepping down as first team manager at the end of the season. He has been in charge for 7 years and has achieved a lot with the club. He was appointed manager in 2009/10 when the club was in the West Cheshire League, guiding the club to third place and promotion to the NWCFL. He achieved a second successful promotion from the First Division and has been consistent among the leading clubs in the Premier Division. As well as the league achievements, he has taken the club to the last 16 of the FA Vase and the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.
SILSDEN
1
Kaine 21 SUBS NOT USED
2 SQUIRES GATE Gibson 43, Fishwick 58
HT: 1-1 HALL
1
1
TROUT
SUBS NOT USED
MOSES
2
2
FERGUSON
CATTERMOLE
3
3
HIGHAM
HARRISON
4
4
HALL
KAINE
5
5
WESTWOOD
MITCHELL
6
6
PENSWICK
FORREST
7
7
STAYTE
HILL
8
8
NOBLET
DALE
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9
MCKENNA (FISHWICK 9 , HIGGINS 75)
COLQUHOUN BUCHAN
WADEMAN 10 10 TANSER HANCOCK 11 11 GIBSON Squires Gate picked up a vital three points at fellow strugglers Silsden.
Jamie Gibson headed in from a Joe Noblet corner for Gates first goal in 5 games.
Goal either side of half time for Gate cancelled out an early Hancock opener for the home side.
Gate came out for the second half and set out with a high tempo and looked buoyed by the half time team talk. We could have gone ahead on 50 minutes when the home keeper Hall misjudged the bounce of the ball over his head. Luckily for the homeside he reacted quickest to scramble on top of the ball with Tanser and Noblet closing down.
Gate started the game very well and the returning Billy McKenna got at the homeside early. He almost found Tanser after a mazzy run down the wing but Silsden did well to clear. That would be the wingers last involvement in the game as he pulled up after that run with his hamstring.
Gates best opportunity came 3 on 1 but Stayte chose to try and chip the keeper instead of squaring for the waiting Tanser or Noblet. The win moves Gate out of the relegation zone temporarily with other having games in hand. Gate will next be in action on Saturday when they host Runcorn Town in another must win game. Report by Mark Ashmore
Gate wouldn't have to wait long before they had another chance. This time though they made it count! Joe Noblet curling the ball into the box but that was Unfortunately for Gate, the home cleared. Noblet picked up the loose ball side opened the scoring on 20 and fizzed it across the box. Sub Ben minutes. A great save from Trout Fishwick was waiting at the back post to in net but he spilled it towards the guide the ball into the back of the net Picture by Albert Cooper path of Hancock who chipped the with his knee! ball over Trout to open the scoring. Josh Westwood was unlucky on 70 Gates heads seemed to drop having conceded the goal. Though you could always see something else was coming in the game. Gate would equalise just two minutes before half time. Possibly the perfect time to find the net,
minutes not to add to Gates lead. The home keeper producing a superb save to deny Westwood at the far post with a finger tip save. As the homeside pushed for the equaliser, Gate looked happy to see out the win. With some many men pushed forward for the homeside, Gate found the chance to Courbet attack on several occasions. .
Pics by Albert Cooper
THIS SEASON
CURRENT FORM
P
W
D
L
F
A
39
15
7
17
67
67
PTS POS 52
8th
LAST 6 GAMES
P
W
D
L
F
A
6
2
1
3
6
12
PTS POS 7
15th
14/15 RECORD
26 Mar
AFC Blackpool
W 2-1
28 Mar
Runcorn Linnets (A)
09 Apr
HOME WINS:
-
Founded: 1967
L 2-1
DRAWS:
-
Ground: The Pavilions
Maine Road (H)
W 1-0
AWAY WINS:
-
Capacity: 1,530
11 Apr
Ashton Athletic
L 1-4
DEFEATS:
-
16 Apr
Padiham (A)
D 1-1
POSITION:
-
18 Apr
Atherton Collieries (A)
L 0-4
Final 2 GAMES
Chairman: Tony Riley Manager: Simon Burton
15/16 RECORD
25 Apr
AFC Darwen (H)
NWCFL
HOME WINS:
8
Highest Average Attendance:
07 May
Abbey Hey (H)
NWCFl
DRAWS:
7
122
AWAY WINS:
7
Highest Attendance:
DEFEATS:
17
803 (v Runcorn Linnets December 2014)
POSITION:
8th
Mond Rangers established themselves as a solid mid-table team and it was not until the 1991–92 season that they won their first silverware as they won the West Cheshire Bowl as well as finishing a respectable sixth place finish in Division 2. The following season they finished third in the league and reached the Bowl final, and improved again the following season by finishing third in the league, and regaining the Bowl. Promotion was achieved in 1994–95 when they finished second in the league. They also reached the Final of the Cheshire Amateur Cup but lost 2–1 to Poulton Victoria in a match played at Prenton Park, Tranmere. Apart from a 5th placed finish in 1996–97, the club were perennial strugglers in Division One, and were relegated for the first time in their history in 2001–02.
The 2004–05 season saw success return to the club with the first team finishing as runners up in Division Two, winning the Runcorn Senior Cup and reaching the final of the Cheshire Bowl again. Before the start of the 2005–06 season, the club changed their name to Runcorn Town. A decision was also taken to improve facilities at the club with a view to joining the North West Counties League, but the club suffered a heartbreaking relegation at the end of this season, slipping into the relegation zone for the first time on the last day of the season. The following season the club won Division Two for the first time in the club's history and were promoted. The 2007–08 season was probably the most successful in the club's history. The club won the Runcorn Cup, were runners up in the Pyke Cup, and finished third in Division 1, which remains the club's joint highest ever finish. They followed this with a 4th place finish in 2008–09and another third place finish in 2009–10. In June 2010 the club, having added floodlights to their home ground, applied to join the North West Counties Football League and after approval from the league and The Football Association officially joined after the League's AGM in Mid June.
RUNCORN TOWN 2 SQUIRES GATE 7
SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2014 15:00
took Gate just five minutes to get the scoring underway the inform Jack Sowerby past two men with ease to fire in to make it 15 goals for the season. Gate seemed to be playing with a swagger and confidence that has been evident all season for them. Good work from Winger Dunn down the left almost created a second for Gate but his cross found the keepers gloves. Jack Sowerby could have had a second soon after but he chose to take another touch instead of shooting and the keeper collected. Into the 28th minute Danny Penswick found himself with a goal scoring chance on the edge of the box but just struggled to get the ball out of his feet, luckily for Gate Alex Murphy was just behind him to take the ball off his toes and score Gate second of the game. The home side were not without chances in the first half though, their best chance coming just after Gate had scored their second but the home side could only find the post. It was Harry Dunn who again attacked Town down the wing his cross was inch perfect to find Alex Murphy on the penalty spot to volley home for his second and Gates third of the afternoon. Into the second half and it took Gate just 2 minutes to add another, fine work by Harry Dunn through the middle of the park, who in turn found Jack Sowerby for the striker to score his second and Gate's fourth of the match. The ever lively Harry Dunn again linked up well with Jack Sowerby for the latter to score his third of the game and his seventeenth of the season. Alex Murphy could have had his hatrick shortly after but his drive from the edge of the box was just tipped over by the keeper. Good work again from Harry Dunn on the left, whose performance deserved a goal, his cross into the box took a nasty deflection from the Runcorn defender who scored the unfortunate own goal. With a six goal lead Gate look comfortable but as the second half went on Runcorn looked to get back into the game. A ten minutes of madness for Gate occurred after their sixth goal with the home side pulling two goals back. First Chris Lawton scored from the corner after Gate had cleared off the line and Fletcher had saved well. Then ten minutes later Ross Davies hit the post and was first to the rebound to score Runcorn's second. But Gate weren't done scoring for the day and added a seventh late on sub
SQUIRES GATE 2 RUNCORN TOWN 0
SATURDAY 4TH APRIL 2015 15:00
It was the visitors Runcorn Town who made the better start to the game having plenty of possession of the ball but not really threatening the Gate backline. The first half was halted on 15 minutes when the referee was taken ill. Luckily Premier League official Michael Salisbury was present watching in the crowd after his game was called off earlier in the day. After a quick discussion between the three men it was agreed he would run the line with the linesman taking over officiating the remainder of the game. The stoppage in play seemed to do Gate the world of good and they went on to dominate the rest of the first half. Gate had a succession of corners but couldn't capitalise from any of them. Mark Buchan was sent through when Josh Kay floated a lovely ball over the top of the defence but Buchan pulled his shot wide of the far post. Gate were pilling on the pressure at the 30 minute mark with a goal looking ever more likely for the home side. The pressure would pay off in the 35th minute when Harry Dunn was fouled in the corner of the box. Alex Murphy would step up to convert the penalty to put Gate deservedly 1-0 up. That's how the first half would finish with Gate 1-0 up and very much in control, with Fletcher in goal for Gate not really being tested throughout the half. The second half started well for Gate with Josh Kay beating two men but his shot went way over the bar. Billy McKenna had a chance soon after but his pile driver could only find the edge of the post. Despite having early chances Gate struggled to really control the second half with alot of wayward passing from all areas of the pitch. Runcorn showed better pressure and pressed the ball alot more in the second half but didn't really have any impact up front to worry Gates defence. Gate perhaps made it harder for themselves loosing the ball to silly things and bad passes allowing Runcorn into the game. Billy McKenna had another good chance just before being substituted but his header fell wide of the post from Alex Murphy's cross in. Gate had the chance to add a second goal after they were awarded another penalty Harry Dunn again being fouled on the edge of the box, Murphy would again step up to the set piece but this time Runcorn's keeper would dive the right way to save the spot kick. On the back of this Runcorn had the chance at the other end to equalise Shanley jinking in and out of the defence but after good work put his shot wide of the post. Gate would seel the game in the 88th minute good link up play between Richards and Murphy down the right with the latter latching onto Richards cross to score his and Gates second of the game to seel the points. The win was somewhat marred in the dying seconds when debutant Josh Kay was shown a second yellow leading to a red card with seconds to go.
As part of our regular feature, we speak to Runcorn Town fan Edward Smith who gives us his ‘view from the away end’... The season is near enough over. What were your expectations before the campaign started, and have you met these expectations? What would you change to improve next season? My personal target would have been to finish in top half of the table, last 16 of the FA Vase, as far as possible in the FA Cup. No we haven’t. For improvements I would try recruit a good manager or try to keep Simon Burton and find more financial support for the manager.
What has been your most memorable moment/game within your time watching Runcorn Town? There have been quite a few - probably watching,were the FA Vase Games in 2010 - Eccleshill and Atherton LR, both Away, we won both games, first season in NWCFL and first in the FA Vase - albeit since then Beating Barrow in the FA Cup must be the most memorable for the Club, wish I had been there. For the worse reasons a memorable moment will be losing Manager Simon Burton at the end of the season.
Last season Gate beat Town 7-2, however it was a 5-1 win for Town this season. What do you think has been the main reason for the big difference in results within a season? Inconsistency with players in both Games/Teams
Which teams have impressed you in the league this season? Colne, 1874 Northwich and Atherton Colls.
What has been your best result and performance this season? North Shield Away in the FA Vase - 1 - 1 Draw - after a drive like that tremendous effort, petty we didn't win the replay.
What Town players do you think will cause the most threat to Gate tonight? Any players that Gate fans should watch out for? No comment in case it assists you - albeit I am sure your Manager is well aware of our Danger Player(s)
If you were to sign 3 PL players on a free transfer to Town, who would you sign and why? Jamie Vardy, Gary Cahill and Gareth Barry - to give the spine for the team, score goals, get us playing and stop leaking goals!
Have you ever been to Squires Gate before? If so, what was the score? Don’t think I have every been to Squires gate - although many years ago, (Early 1970's), played in West Lancashire League, cannot recall IF Squires Gate had a team in that league at that time?
If you were manager of a 5 a side team, and you had to pick 3 PL legends and 2 RT players. Who would you pick and why? Nev Southall, Paul Gascoigne and Alan Shearer - former Town Players Ryan Wade and Scott Burton ( All on their day great players - Big Nev to keep clean sheets)
Rob Hornby is a groundhopper based in Nottingham. Each year, Rob and his wife help a different charity by donating 25p for every goal they see at matches that they attend. Last season they raised £1325.00 for Support Dogs. If you would like to read about Rob ’s football adventures or donate a small amount to the charities he is fundraising for then visit his blog; aroundthegrounds2015-16.blogspot.co.uk
First of all, what encouraged you to start your footballing adventures? In 1990 I had Hodgkins Lymphomia a form of cancer and whilst in hospital whilst on chemo, I saw that local non league club Dunkirk FC were in the FA Vase for the first time, I felt ok on the Saturday and went along, enjoyed the experience and then carried on going down there, soon becoming Programme Editor, In 1995 to 2000 I went to Arnold Town FC as Programme Editor and ran a large club shop, then I got divorced and took a season away from the game as I had moved area. In 2001 I met my wife Hazel and we used to go to Ripley Town FC and I became Programme Editor there, but at the end of that season they folded and I was invited on to the Central Midlands League Committee as Registrar, I then ran the CMFL Groundhops. My 11 year old son has autism and needed a bit more of my time, so I stepped down from the CMFL Committee for a season and then joined the Notts Senior League, where on 29/30th April I will be running the 4th and final groundhop for them and again I am Registrar of the League. What is the best part about non league? Genuine people you meet round the grounds people who do so much for their community football clubs free of charge How many grounds have you visited now? No idea as I did try to count once but as so many clubs I’ve been have gone under, I couldn’t do a proper count, My 11 year old has been to over 700 different grounds.
Do you have any favourites, and have you visited any obscure grounds? We go on holiday to Cornwall every year and I must admit I do have a soft spot for the Cornish village small clubs, some are so small, you don’t expect anything but a roped off field and when you get there it turns out to be the village hub with a stand and bar etc.
What has been the most memorable moment that you have seen for a club? (Cup wins, etc) I would have to say not so much club but clubs, having organised groundhops for 14 years, the money clubs can make as been a godsend to some of them leading to them surviving. Have you ever watched any games abroad? If not, what would be the first choices on your list? I’ve never been abroad so I’ve never really looked If you were to pick a "dream XI" of players that you have seen live. Who would you pick? (teams in brackets) A good friend of mine is Jermaine Jenas, I used to be head of governors at a Primary School in Nottingham, I ran the school football team and as a 7 year old, he had so much talent. He often turns up at Clifton All Whites FC games in the Notts Senior League and even now he still calls me Sir, even though I tell him to call me Rob. What has been the best goal you have ever seen? From PL to non league? As I usually see around 400 plus goals a season, its hard enough to always pick one goal a season that stands out, this season I would say the most memorable one must be Mevagissy v Wadebridge Town where the home side were leading 7-1, when the ball was played back to the visiting keeper who pumped the ball up field and the ball skidded off the surface and shot straight past a bemused home keeper. Only ever seen a keeper score twice before that.
AUGUST DATE
K.0
Sat 08
15:00
Wed 12
OPPOSITION
H/A
SCORE
ATT:
POS:
COMP:
1874 NORTHWICH
A
2-0
293
19TH
NWCFL
19:45
AFC LIVERPOOL
A
1-0
131
19TH
NWCFL
SAT 15
15:00
BARTON TOWN OLD BOYS
A
2-2
122
FA CUP EP
TUES 18
19:45
BARTON TOWN OLD BOYS
H
2-4
34
FA CUP EP R1
SAT 22
15:00
CAMMELL LAIRD 1907
H
2-2
48
21ST
NWCFL
TUES 25
19:45
ATHERTON COLLIERIES
H
3-4
150
21ST
NWCFL
SAT 29
15:00
BARNOLDSWICK TOWN
A
3-0
109
22ND
NWCFL
TUES 01
19:45
NELSON
H
2-2
105
21st
NWCFL
SAT 05
15:00
IRAM
H
2-2
37
FA VASE Q1
TUES 08
19:45
IRLAM
A
2-3
80
FA VASE Q1 R
SAT 12
15:00
ASHTON ATHLETIC
H
0-0
49
21ST
NWCFL
WED 16
19:45
AFC DARWEN
A
1-1
167
21ST
NWCFL
SAT 19
15:00
CONGLETON TOWN
H
1-2
69
21ST
NWCFL
TUES 22
19:45
COLNE
H
1-4
105
21ST
NWCFL
SAT 26
15:00
RUNCORN TOWN
A
5-0
88
21ST
NWCFL
SAT 03
15:00
WINSFORD UNITED
H
0-2
36
21ST
NWCFL
WED 07
19:45
PADIHAM
A
0-1
149
21ST
NWCFL
SAT 10
15:00
BOOTLE
A
5-1
129
21ST
NWCFL
TUES 13
19:45
SILSDEN
H
3-1
45
21ST
NWCFL
SAT 17
15:00
WEST DDSBURY & CHORLTON
H
0-4
46
21ST
NWCFL
MON 21
19:45
ATHERTON COLLIERIES
A
5-2
208
21ST
NWCFL
SAT 24
15:00
MAINE ROAD
A
1-5
41
SAT 31
15:00
PADIHAM
H
3-2
70
20TH
NWCFL
TUE 03
19:45
AFC DARWEN
H
6-3
102
19TH
NWCFL
SAT 21
15:00
WEST DIDSBURY & CHORLTON
A
3-0
112
20TH
NWCFL
SAT 28
15:00
COLNE
H
2-5
40
15:00
MAINE ROAD
H
0-5
60
20TH
NWCFL
SAT 02
15:00
BARNOLDSWICK TOWN
H
2-1
68
19TH
NWCFL
SAT 09
15:00
MAINE ROAD
A
3-1
87
19TH
NWCFL
SAT 23
15:00
ABBEY HEY
A
3-1
68
19TH
NWCFL
SAT 30
15:00
AFC LIVERPOOL
H
2-1
85
19TH
NWCFL
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OCTOBER
MU Cup R2
NOVEMBER
MU CUP R3
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JANUARY
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15:00
COLNE
A
0-0
158
19TH
NWCFL
TUE 16
19:45
NELSON
A
1-3
42
20TH
NWCFL
SAT 27
15:00
ALSAGER TOWN
H
1-2
68
19TH
NWCFL
TUES 08
19:45
ALSAGER TOWN
A
3-3
70
19TH
NWCFL
SAT 12
15:00
1874 NORTHWICH
H
2-1
210
17TH
NWCFL
SAT 19
15:00
CONGLETON TOWN
A
1-1
126
18TH
NWCFL
TUES 22
19:45
WINSFORD UNITED
H
1-3
50
18TH
NWCFL
SAT 26
15;00
CAMMELL LAIRD 1907
A
2-0
67
18TH
NWCFL
MON 28
15:00
AFC BLACKPOOL
H
0-1
165
18th
NWCFL
SAT 02
15:00
ABBEY HEY
H
0-0
65
18th
NWCFL
SAT 09
15:00
WINSFORD UNITED
A
0-2
102
18th
NWCFL
TUES 12
19:45
BOOTLE
H
0-3
45
18th
NWCFL
SAT 16
15:00
RUNCORN LINNETS
A
0-2
332
20th
NWCFL
TUES 19
19:45
SILSDEN
A
1-2
70
18th
NWCFL
SAT 23
15:00
RUNCORN TOWN
H
NWCFL
SAT 30
15:00
RUNCORN LINNETS
H
NWCFL
TUES 03
19:45
AFC BLACKPOOL
A
NWCFL
SAT 07
15:00
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Colne
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27
6
4
96
40
56
87
3
Atherton Collieries
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24
7
5
103
50
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4
1874 Northwich
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22
6
9
83
26
26
72
5
Congleton Town
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19
7
11
74
16
16
64
6
Wet Didsbury & Chorlton
37
18
4
15
69
14
14
58
7
Bootle
39
16
9
14
73
73
0
57
8
Maine Road
40
16
5
19
69
73
-4
53
9
Ashton Athletic
36
14
10
12
61
57
4
52
10
Runcorn Town
39
15
7
17
67
67
0
52
11
Cammell Laird 1907
39
14
8
17
69
73
-4
50
12
Barnoldswick Town
36
14
7
15
66
61
5
49
13
Abbey Hey
37
13
10
14
59
63
-4
49
14
Winsford United
40
13
10
17
64
92
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49
15
Padiham
37
13
9
15
76
1
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16
AFC Liverpool
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11
13
14
82
84
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46
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Nelson
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12
12
18
62
60
2
43
18
Squires Gate
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9
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21
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AFC Darwen
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105
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AFC Blackpool
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8
8
19
56
87
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32
21
Silsden
38
7
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22
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82
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30
22
Alsager Town
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8
5
24
46
93
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JULY
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15:00
Rishton FC
H
7-2
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Sun 12
15:00
Longsands FC
A
0-7
Friendly
Sun 06
14:15
Clifton Rangers
H
8-2
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18:15
St Annes
H
9-0
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Sun 20
14:15
Foxhall
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2-5
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Sun 27
14:15
Bispham Vipers
H
12-2
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Sun 04
14:15
Euxton Villa
H
12-3
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Sun 11
14:15
Lytham Juniors
A
2-5
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Sun 18
14:15
Thornton Cleveleys Blues
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Sun 25
14:15
Eccleston & Heskin
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5-2
Cup
Sun 08
14:15
Thornton Blues
H
7-1
League
Sun 22
14:15
Lytham
A
2-6
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14:15
BJ Vipers
H
9-1
League
Sun 14
14:15
Blackpool Rangers
H
9-0
League
Sun 28
14:15
St Annes
A
2-6
League
14:15
Foxhall Hoops
H
11-0
League
Sun 03
14:15
Fleetwood Gym
H
18-0
League
Thur 07
18:00
Poulton FC
A
2-4
League
Sun 10
14:15
BJFF Blades
H
2-3
League
Thur 14
18:00
Lytham Juniors
H
4-2
League
Sun 17
14:15
BJFF Vipers
A
2-7
League
Thur 21
18:15
Foxhall
A
1-1
League
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
JANUARY Sun 31 FEBRUARY
MARCH SUN 20 April
P
W
D
L
PTS
1
BJFF Blades
17
17
0
0
51
2
Squires Gate
16
14
1
1
43
3
Foxhall
18
12
2
4
38
4
Lytham Juniors
19
11
2
6
35
5
Clifton Rangers
15
10
1
4
31
6
BJFF Vipers
19
8
2
9
26
7
Poulton FC
13
8
0
5
24
8
St Annes
18
5
1
12
16
9
Thornton Clevelys Blues
16
5
1
10
16
10
Foxhall Hoops
18
4
2
12
14
11
Fleetwood Gym
16
1
0
15
3
12
Blackpool Rangers
17
0
0
17
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JULY Thur 23rd
19:00
Academica
H
0-2
Friendly
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
Thurs 24th
19.30
Lancaster
A
3-4
League
Sat 26th
15:00
Lancaster City
H
4-3
League
19:30
AFC Fylde
A
3-0
League
Wed 4th
20:00
Workington Town
A
4-1
League
Thur 12th
20:00
Workington Town
H
1-5
Cup 2nd Leg
Thur 19th
19:45
Bamber Bridge
H
0-1
League
19:30
Colne
H
1-3
League
19:45
Bamber Bridge
A
5-1
League
Thur 11th
20:00
AFC Fylde
H
4-3
League
Thur 18th
19:45
Ashton Athletic
A
3-1
League
Thur 17th
19:45
Nelson
A
1-1
League
Thurs 24th
19:30
Padiham
H
2-2
League
Thurs 31st
19:45
Ashton Athletic
H
League
Wed 06th
19:45
Skelmersdale United
A
League
Thur 21th
19:45
Ashton Athletic
A
League
Thur 28th
19:45
Workington
H
League
SEPTEMBER
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December Thur 17th
January Thur 21st
February
March
April
P
W
D
L
F
A
GD
PTS
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Padiham
12
9
1
2
33
14
19
28
2
Colne
11
8
0
3
31
21
10
21
3
AFC Fylde
12
7
1
4
32
26
6
22
4
Workington
10
6
1
3
39
21
18
19
5
Ashton Athletic
9
4
0
5
25
27
-2
12
6
Bamber Bridge
11
3
0
8
19
30
-11
9
7
Skelmersdale United
9
3
0
6
13
25
-12
9
8
Squires Gate
11
3
1
7
15
30
-14
9
9
Nelson
8
1
1
6
12
24
-12
4
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TOTAL MATCHES
8 OVERALL RESULTS
3
1
4
AT SQUIRES GATE
1
1
2
AT RUNCORN TOWN
2
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NWCFL LEAGUE HEAD TO HEAD RECORD GOALS
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67 CLEAN SHEETS
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67 AVERAGE GOALS PER GAME
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18TH APRIL 2016
9TH APRIL 2016
RUNCORN TOWN 0
RUNCORN TOWN 1
ATHERTON COLLIERIES 4
MAINE ROAD 0
11TH APRIL 2016
26TH MARCH 2016
RUNCORN TOWN 1
AFC BLACKPOOL 1
ASHTON ATHLETIC 4
RUNCORN TOWN 2
28TH MARCH 2016
23RD JANUARY 2016
RUNCORN LINNETS 2
RUNCORN TOWN 2
RUNCORN TOWN 1
PADIHAM 0
19TH MARCH 2016
2ND JANUARY 2016
ATHERTON COLLIERIES 3
WEST DIDSBURY 0
RUNCORN TOWN 0
RUNCORN TOWN 3
12TH MARCH 2016
5TH JANUARY 2016
RUNCORN TOWN 0
RUNCORN TOWN 3
ALSAGER TOWN 1
BARNOLDSWICK TOWN 2
18TH APRIL 2016
16TH APRIL 2016
26TH SEPTEMBER 2015
RUNCORN TOWN 0
PADIHAM 1
RUNCORN TOWN 5
ATHERTON COLLIERIES 4
RUNCORN TOWN 1
SQUIRES GATE 0
11TH APRIL 2016
28 MARCH 2016
04 APRIL 2015
RUNCORN TOWN 1
RUNCORN LINNETS 2
SQUIRES GATE 2
ASHTON ATHLETIC 4
RUNCORN TOWN 1
RUNCORN TOWN 0
9TH APRIL 2016
26TH MARCH 2016
8TH NOVEMBER 2014
RUNCORN TOWN 1
AFC BLACKPOOL 1
RUNCORN TOWN 2
MAINE ROAD 0
RUNCORN TOWN 2
SQUIRES GATE 7
21ST MARCH 2016
19TH MARCH 2016
21ST OCTOBER 2013
RUNCORN TOWN 0
ATHERTON COLLIERIES 3
RUNCORN TOWN 2
WEST DIDSBURY 0
RUNCORN TOWN 0
SQUIRES GATE 0
12TH MARCH 2016
15TH MARCH 2016
20TH AUGUST 2013
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ASHTON ATHLETIC 1
SQUIRES GATE 0
ALSAGER TOWN 1
RUNCORN TOWN 1
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30 APR VS RUNCORN LINNETS
If you have a 2015/16 season ticket for any Fylde Coast club, you can get a discount on our home game vs Runcorn Linnets on the 30th April. The prices will be as follows: ADULTS £4 CONCESSIONS £2
*You must have a valid 2015/16 season ticket.
AFC BLACKPOOL WHO’S IN CHARGE? Stuart Parker
LAST SEASON
AFC BLACKPOOL 0 SQUIRES GATE 0 The first half was a very scrappy affair. Harry Dunn had what was probably Gates best chance of the half but even that couldn't be considering a clear cut chance. The winger was closed down quickly on the edge of the box Blackpool with 6 men behind the ball making hard for any of Gates front line to penetrate. Gate reacted to Blackpool's quick closing down of the front men by switching there play to a more direct approach but even then they only had one noteworthy chance. Dunn again involved as he was sent through by Chris Anderson but the winger couldn't latch onto the ball and Blackpool's keeper was able to collect the ball at the edge of his box. Gate perhaps created the better attacking chances in the first half but there really wasn't much in it with both teams looking average. AFC Blackpool started with a spring in there step in the second half and looked determined to take the game to Squires Gate. But like the first half the home side didn't really posses much threat in attack and failed to really test Fletcher in net. But it was Gate who had the best chance after 10 minutes Mark Buchan with time in the box but his shot possessed too much power and flew way over the goal. What followed was a good attacking spell for Gate but both Westwood from the corner and Mckenna, who chose to shoot rather than pass across goal, missed golden chances to put Gate ahead. It looked like the home side had taken the lead around the 70th minute but to the home fans dismay the gaol was ruled out for offside. That's how it would end for the two teams on a day when a win was necessary for the home side to keep up their fight against relegation but also would have helped cement Gates top 6 finish the points were shared.
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Manchester United v Everton (FA Cup)
2-0
2-0
Watford v Crystal Palace (FA Cup) (SUN)
2-1
2-1
Liverpool v Newcastle United
3-0
4-0
Bournemouth v Chelsea
1-1
1-3
Hull v Leeds United
2-2
0-2
QPR v Reading
1-0
1-1
Wolves v Rotherham
1-1
3-1
Fleetwood v Blackpool
2-0
2-1
Your Prediction
Name
Team
Pts
1
Ben Fletcher
Squires Gate
40
2
Daniel Hayden
Squires Gate
40
3
Peter Naylor
Barnoldswick Town
40
4
Spencer Leader
Squires Gate
40
5
Andy Richards
Squires Gate
35
6
Alex Howell
FC Ingolstadt
35
7
Jack Owen
1874 Northwich
35
8
Jay Hayden
Squires Gate
35
9
Joe Duckworth
Winsford United
35
10
Mark Halliwell
Irlam
35
11
Peter Jones
West Didsbury & Chorlton
35
12
Steve Palmer
Squires Gate
35
13
Ben Metcalfe
Colne
30
14
Nathan Mckie
NWCFL Ground Hopper
30
15
Peter Harlow
Cornwall
30
16
Stuart Hopwood
Squires Gate
30
17
Albert Cooper
Squires Gate
25
18
Brett Ferguson
Squires Gate
25
19
Brian Addison
Squires Gate
25
20
Colin Worrall
Abbey Hey
25
21
Danny Penswick
Squires Gate
25
22
Denise Gibson
Squires Gate
25
23
Ian Woodward
Alsager Town
25
24
Joe Noblet
Squires Gate
25
25
John Maguire
Squires Gate
25
26
Josh Kay
Barnsley
25
27
Mark Ashmore
Squires Gate
25
28
Mark Morrissey
Irlam
25
29
Mick Fletcher
Colne
25
30
Jake Higham
Squires Gate
20
31
Paul Eke
Gateshead
20
32
Paul Smith
AFC Liverpool
20
33
Ste Bignall
Runcorn Linnets
20
34
Ash Rowley
Squires Gate
15
35
Chris Appleton
Winsford United
15
36
Peter Barton
Ashton Athletic
15
37
Ray Richards
Squires Gate
15
38
Tony Emmott
Padiham
15
39
Rob McKay
West Didsbury & Chorlton
10
40
Adam Thurston
Bristol Ground Hopper
5
1992/93 MISSING TEAMS
1992/92 was the birth of the Premier League. Can you fill in the missing teams and put them in their correct final position. PTS 1
MANCHESTER UNITED
CLUE
84
2
74
Won the 1982 European Cup.
3
72
Reached 3 FA Cup Semis, but won 0.
4
BLACKBURN ROVERS
71
LIVERPOOL
5
QUEENS PARK RANGERS
63
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
6 7
59 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
8 9
59 59
MANCHESTER CITY
56
11
CHELSEA
56
12
WIMBLEDON
54
13
EVERTON
53
14
The last time they won the 1st Div - 1961
COVENTRY CITY
52
16
IPSWICH TOWN
52
17
51 SOUTHAMPTON
SHEFFIELD UNITED MIDDLESBROUGH
Knocked out the FA Cup by Watford.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR OLDHAM ATHLETIC LEEDS UNITED ASTON VILLA
Formed in 1889.
15
NORWICH CITY ARSENAL
57
10
18
3 times UEFA Cup winners (1973, 76, 01)
CRYSTAL PALACE
European Cup runners up in 1975.
50
19
49
Formed as Pine Villa FC in 1895.
20
49
Finished 10th in the Premier League.
21
44
UEFA Cup Runners Up in 2006.
22
40
Back to back European Cup winners.
1992/93 SEASON Who was the top scorer in the 1992/93 season with 22 league goals? Leeds United beat Spurs 5-0 in August, but which player scored a hat trick? How many years did Manchester United have to wait for this league title? Who resigned as Nottingham Forest boss at the end of the campaign? Who won the FA Cup and League Cup double?
Teddy Sheringham, Eric Cantona, 26 years, Brian Clough, Arsenal. ANSWERS: Aston Villa, Norwich City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Oldham Athletic, Crystal Palace, Middlesrbough, Nottingham Forest.
We are now well and truly at the business end of the season, and the weekend's games delivered good and bad news for the title and relegation contenders in both division. It's as you were at the top of the Premier Division, with the top four all winning. Leaders Runcorn Linnets eased to a 2-0 home win over Squires Gate, a Steve Jones goal on 29 minutes and a Mikey White penalty on 56 minutes sealing a result that moves Gate back down into the relegation drop zone. In an entertaining game at the XLCR Stadium, Colne won 6-2 against Ashton Athletic, Jason Hart grabbing a hat trick and Ben Wharton scoring twice, and third placed Atherton Collieries consolidated their position with a 2-0 win over West Didsbury & Chorlton at Alder House. Brad Cooke and James Kirby scored 11 minutes in and 11 minutes from the end for Colls. 1874 Northwich prepared for their Monday night Mid-Cheshire Cup Final against Witton Albion with a 1-0 win over AFC Liverpool, Tyler Edwards scoring the decisive goal on 66 minutes. There were mixed emotions at the bottom of the table, with the AFC's, Darwen and Blackpool both securing good wins in their battle against the drop. AFC Blackpool ended Congleton Town's great run of results in spectacular style with a 5 -2 win over the Bears at the Mechanics, the highlight being a hat trick from Jack Williams. AFC Darwen recorded what could be a crucial 3-0 win over fellow relegation contenders Alsager Town at the WEC Anchor Ground, thanks to second half goals from Kiel Lonsdale, Nick Hepple and Kayle Smith.
That result leaves Alsager in second bottom spot, one point ahead of Silsden, who remain bottom after they fell to a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Cammell Laird 1907. The Cobbydalers never recovered from conceding goals from Daniel O`Brien and Dan King in the opening 17 minutes, although Danny Forrest reduced the arrears before half time. Second half goals from Arley Barnes and John Beckwith earned Barnoldswick Town a 20 win at Bootle, and two goals from Robert Grimes helped Nelson to an impressive 5-1
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