Squires Gate vs Silsden

v Silsden 13.10.2015 NWCFL Premier Division Kick Off: 19.45 Issue 9 ÂŁ1.50

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Chairman

GATE FEATURE ON RADIO LANCASHIRE

Stuart Hopwood Secretary

On Wednesday night, Gate travelled to Padiham, and before the game Radio John Maguire Lancashire interviewed manager Danny Penswick. On being asked whether it Treasurer felt strange being called gaffer, Danny said “It’s very strange. I’m not used to John Stokes being called it but I don’t think it’s something that will catch on as I’ll still be Danny in the changing rooms. If they say it then it shows they’ve got a little Manager bit of respect for me and hopefully they will listen to me.” Penswick has gone Daniel Penswick from club captain to manager within a week and was asked if he had much Reserves Manager time to draw breath. “Not really, no. There’s not much breath to be drawn.

Andy Collins They’re still the same lads that were here last week and we’re still the same team.”

Under 13’s Manager Penswick was asked if he will benefit from being a young manager having more energy and more free time, and having more contacts with players of his own age. “Definitely. At the end of the day, if players are coming into the club then they know me as a player an hopefully can respect me as a manager. If I came in as a manager with none of the lads knowing me, then I think it would be more of a difficult task to get them to respect me and believe in what I’m trying to do. I think they understand the way I want to play football and the way I am as a player and hopefully they can take traces of that on and go on the pitch and perform to the best of their abilities.

Danny was asked how many senior pros he had in the changing room, and if there is going to be a few that he will have to tear a strip off now and again.

“Hopefully not. I don’t want to tear a strip off any of them if they are playing well, but there may come a time where that needs to be done. In the last week, I’ve had nothing but good feedback and attitude from the lads. In terms of senior players, we haven’t got that many, we’ve got Rico who is about 102 but apart from that we are a young side. I don’t think it’s a case of me taking over and everyone else is 34 or 35 who are winding their career down. They are all hungry young lads who want to do well for the club and for themselves.”

IN THIS PROGRAMME In this issue, we have an ACTION REPLAY from the games against Winsford United, Padiham and Bootle. Gate midfielder Josh Kay gives his predictions for this evenings European Qualifiers in PREDICITION CORNER. You can see the match reports from the two under 13 games, and how they have extended their unbeaten run. In our regular feature THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN, we take a trip back to 1983,

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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.

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

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

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

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

Danny Penswick (Sponsored by Bill White) Danny is the 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.

0 2 WEMBLEY DREAM ENDED FOR GATE Saturday 3rd October 2015 Report by Mark Ashmore. Picture by Albert Cooper Squires Gate kicked off a new era at The Royal British Legion Stadium as Danny Penswick took charge of his first game. Penswick took the reigns after the club parted company with Dave McCann. Penswick chose to recall Stephen Higgins after he served his ban and Mckendrick after his injury.

Gate started the half on fire and could have scored after 3 minutes. Penswick fired the freekick into the box but couldn’t find a Gate man. From the goal kick Winsford went down the other end and had a chance of their own. But Ben Fletcher came to Gates rescue to deny Winsford after the attacker found space. Alex Colquhoun had the chance to open the scoring from the corner but his shot floated over the bar.

The game was controlled by Gate throughout the first half with the home side seeing more of the ball and having the best of the chances. Winsford opened the scoring against the run of play after 16 minutes. The striker reading the flick on which beat Colquhoun found the run of his teammate to score.

Gate had a shout for a penalty turned down on 25 minutes a good burst into the box from Mckendrick the defender seemed to handball the ball but the ref waved away Gate’s claims. Gate were unlucky to go into half time one goal down but couldn’t convert there chances.

The second half featured many chances again for Gate but the Blackpool side struggled to capitalise on their dominance. Ash Rowley had the chance to grab a goal back for Gate on 50 minutes from just inside the box. A good run from McKenna found Rowley who spun his man but his shot was saved. Rowley was involved again 5 minutes later when he found Alex Mckendrick on the edge of the box but he chose to cut the ball back to the edge of the box instead of across the face of goal and the ball was cleared. Billy McKenna was next to attack the Winsford back line and showed good skill to get past his man but his cross into the box couldn’t find any of the 3 Gate attackers waiting. Ryan Riley had a chance to put Gate level after coming off the bench but his header went over the bar. The damning blow for Gate came on 84 minutes when Winsford broke on the counter attack. Gate lost the ball up top and Winsford broke to find Danny Hudson he jinked past his marker and fired past Fletcher to put Winsford 2-0 up and through to the next round. Gate had a chance to grab a goal back from the free kick but Josh Westwood’s header went over the bar with one of the last kicks of the game.

After the game, Penswick said: “I was pleased with the intensity and desire from the boys today. Whilst we didn't get the result we wanted, we looked to get the ball down and play which was a positive and gave us a better attacking threat."

Pics by Albert Cooper

Tuesday 13th October 2015

Atherton Collieries v Alsager Town

Abbey Hey v AFC Liverpool

Cammell Laird 1907 v Abbey Hey

Alsager Town v Runcorn Linnets

Colne v Padiham

Barnoldswick Town v Padiham

Congleton Town v Winsford United

Bootle v Runcorn Town

Maine Road v AFC Darwen

Congleton Town v 1874 Northwich

Runcorn Town v AFC Blackpool

Nelson v AFC Blackpool

Squires Gate v West Didsbury & Chorlton

Squires Gate v Silsden

Monday 19th October 2015

West Didsbury & Chorlton v Cammell Laird 1907

Atherton Collieries v Squires Gate

Wednesday 14th October

Runcorn Town v Cammell Laird 1907

AFC Darwen v Colne

Winsford United v Bootle

Saturday 17th October 2015

Tuesday 20th October 2015

1874 Northwich v Barnoldswick Town

Abbey Hey v Maine Road

AFC Liverpool v Runcorn Linnets

AFC Blackpool v AFC Liverpool

Ashton Athletic v Bootle

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THE GATE IS LOCKED Wednesday 7th October 2015 Report by Mark Ashmore. Picture by Albert Cooper.

Squires Gate faced recently relegated Padiham last Wednesday nightsearching for their first league win of the season. Gat were in good spirits coming into the game with Danny Penswick feeling confident they could win the game. Penswick chose to recall Anthony Stayte to the side in place of Mckendrick who dropped to the bench. Joining him on the bench was new signing Joe Noblet who signed for the club from Kendal having previously played for Gate two seasons ago.

Gate started the game n the front foot and showed early attacking intent. Nobody could get on the end of Richards early free kick into the box in the opening minutes of the game. Mark Buchan was next with a chance after he jinked past his defender but his shot went wide of the post. The home sides first chance of the game came when their centre back was forward from the back but his header went over the bar from the free kick. Josh Westwood had the next chance but Padiham’s keeper took the ball off Westwood’s head before he could connect with it. Josh Kay had Gates best chance after beating four men his shot was blocked by Bamba for Padiham. The home side had the last chance of the first half but Ex Gate player Alex Ralph’s shot was blocked by Westwood.

Gate’s first chance came on the break nut Buchan took a touch too many and the home keeper managed to scramble the ball away. Billy McKenna was in the rest place at the right time but he put the rebound wide of the post. Josh Kay had a great chance to open the scoring again but after he cut inside his shot cannoned off the inside of the post. Padiham caught Gate on the break but EX Gate player Alex Murphy was beat to the ball. 10 minutes on the home side almost scored by Richards was in the right place at the right time to clear the ball off the line from a Fildes shot. Billy McKenna found space in behind the backline but he was closed down by the keeper who spilled the ball. The ball fell to Mark Buchan in the middle who jinked past his man and fired the ball into the back of the net with seven minutes of the game left. Gate’s last chance of the game saw them catch Padiham on the break with Penswick down the right hand side but his ball into the box was gathered by the goalkeeper. Gate held on until the final whistle to record their first league victory of the season.

Pic by Albert Cooper

DANNY

PENSWICK Tonight represents a great opportunity for the entire squad. It's my first home league game in charge after two challenging away games within a week. I'm pleased we managed to get our first league win of the season on Wednesday and it's given all the lads a massive boost. Saturday was tough from both a playing and managerial perspective.

We were beaten by a team who worked harder than us which is unacceptable at any level of football. The lads have taken that on board and I'm looking forward to a much more positive and aggressive performance tonight.

From a personal perspective it's been a whirlwind couple of weeks and id like to thank Magsy (John Maguire), Stu (Stuart Hopwood) and everyone around the club for their positive feedback and confidence in my abilities. Let's look forward to what should be a great game and hopefully some more points.

We go into tonight's game looking to bounce back after a poor result and performance on Saturday. Hopefully we’ll get a positive reaction from the lads as we try to improve our recent run of results.

We’ve seen completely two different sides to Gate in the last two fixtures, and as a group, consistency will be key over the next couple of games.

Silsden were unlucky to lose to a last minute goal against Runcorn on Saturday and will be full of confidence going into tonight’s game. It promises to be a cracker.

Up The Gate Danny

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THE GATE IS UNLOCKED Saturday 10th October 2015 Report by Mark Ashmore. Picture by Albert Cooper.

Squires Gate travelled to Bootle on Saturday afternoon looking to build on their first league win of the season on Wednesday night at Padiham. Manager Danny Penswick chose to recall Ryan Riley, Nathan Trout and Mike Hall to a strong five-man bench.

The home side lined up with a young energetic looking side and didn’t take long to get into the game. It took them just 5 minutes to find a way though Gates backline and open the scoring. Josh Hamilton finding his way into the box unmarked to finish well past Fletcher.

Bootle looked lively and were first to most lose balls and kept looking to launch a quick attack each time they got the ball. Gates first real chance came down the right hand side with Mckenna his run was found by Penswick but Mckenna’s cross was cleared at the near post. Josh Kay had a chance shortly after when he was found in the middle of the six-yard box but his volley was straight at the keepers chest who did well to quickly clear the ball.

Josh Westwood was the next to take aim but like Kay previously his volley was blocked this time by the face of his own player Mark Buchan. Bootle made it two when a long ball over the top caught Gates defence out and Peterson made it two. The homeside looked ever confident with a two-goal lead and made it three after 42 minutes. The ball bobbled up onto the hand of Alex Colquhoun who was judged to have deliberately handled the ball Hamilton converting from the spot to make it three before half time.

Gates first chance of the second half came from manager Danny Penswick. He lined up the free kick perfectly but the home keeper did magnificently to save the shot. Gate pulled a goal back after Ash Rowley spotted the home keeper of his line. He lined up the shot from out side the box and with the goalkeeper on the floor from Buchan’s challenge, the ball bounced over the line and in.

Gate tried to attack the home side but couldn’t find the fluidity they had on Wednesday night and struggled to add to the one goal they had. Bootle were ruthless in Gates box and made it 4 on 73 minutes. Right back Ste Rothwell somehow found himself inside the box to fire to Fletcher’s left and score. Unfortunalty that would be the defender’s last act as a couple of minutes later he would dislocate his knee.

Substitue Dom Marie rounded off the scoring for the game a couple of minutes later when his fresh legs burst past Gates tiring defence to make it 5-1 and game over.

Pic by Albert Cooper

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17 OCT 15:00 VS WEST DIDSBURY & CHORLTON

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

SQUIRES GATE 3-2 SILSDEN Sat 14 September, 2013 With just 60 seconds on the clock, Squires Gate resumed where they left off the previous Saturday at Maltby Main, when Jack Sowerby's mazy run ended with a shot from 25 yards just flying inches over the bar, and the confidence gained last week was evident as they tore into the visitors. The home fans didn't have to wait long before it produced results, and on 10 mins it was again Jack Sowerby on the spot to side foot a pass from Ben Fishwick, giving keeper Edward Hall no chance, and put the home side into a deserved lead. Then three mins later he doubled his and Gate's goal tally when he ran through the defence firing a shot past the keeper on 13 mins. The running and passing of a Gate side with a handful of team changes from when they played their last home game, going down to Wigan Robin Park, was a revelation as to the pace and skill of this young side, restricting the visitors to very few opportunities.

While their keeper was kept busy, and made a great save from Ben Fishwick back after injury, when Ben hit a 'pile driver' from a corner kick, and Edward Hall brought off a great save turning the ball round the post. But as usual, while Gate were going forward the visitors got the chance to pull a goal back when Michael Hall's pass found Nathan Egan, who gave Ben Fletcher no chance as he drove the shot past him into the bottom corner, on the stroke of half time, sending them into the dressing room feeling they were in with a chance. When the game resumed it was Silsden who were on the acendecy, and a fine save by Ben Fletcher, and the visitors efforts were rewarded when from the resulting corner, Stephan Throup, ran through to score smashing the ball into the net on the 62 min.

This lifted the game with the pace taking it's toll on some of the players, and both teams brought on fresh legs to try to snatch the all important winner, and it was Gate who retook the lead, on 67 mins. With what turned out to be the match winner. It was a goalmouth scramble with several shots being blocked on the line, but the home side was unable to clear, and a shot from Ben Jakes, was adjudged to have crossed the line by the Referee's assistant, who was in the best position to judge.

SILSDEN 5-1 SQUIRES GATE Sat 30 November, 2013 Gate were the first team to attack, taking the game to the home side, and got two successive corners, but alas came to nothing.

But unfortunately it was down hill from then on as the visitors failed to work on the home keeper Edward Hall.

While at the other end Ben Fletcher was called upon to make several fine saves, the first he had to dive low to his left to turn a shot past the post, and then fly across the goal to push over a free kick from just outside the penalty area, which beat a five man wall. Gate's attacking moves never got near enough to cause problems for the home side. Too often, Gate were relying on turning the ball out for a corner, as a last resort, and on 33 mins it was from a corner kick, that Danny Gleave scored the first of his two goals, with his second coming 12 mins into the second half on 57 mins.

The second half produced a Blood Red Sky, as the winter sun set behind the home goal, and it was the visitors who saw red, as they gave away two penalties with Chris Wademan scored both, sending Ben Fletcher the wrong way on 65 and 75 mins. While in between the penalties, Gate's Jamie McQuillan pulled one back, after a solo run and shot beat keeper Edward Hall. But the referee, had to be called over by the assistant as the ball broke through the back of the net, with the spectators thinking it had missed, it clearly had gone through a gaping hole in the back of the net, and finished outside the back of the goal. It was only after the referee Neil Munday had checked the hole in the net, that he awarded a goal to Gate.

But there was no way back for the visitors, and a poor clearance from skipper Daniel Penswick, straight at an attacker, gave Dale Feather on as a sub, the chance to score, he beat Ben Fletcher giving him chance, and with only two mins remaining Silsden pushed forward to try and improve their goal difference.

SILSDEN 0-0 SQUIRES GATE Wed 13 August, 2014 Squires Gate travelled to 8th placed Silsden full of confidence after an impressive victory against Maine Road the previous weekend. It was Gate who had the first shot of the game but Murphy's volley fell straight into the arms of the Silsden keeper. A strong drive down the left from the home side led to Gate conceding a corner but the home side couldn't capitalise from the corner. It was Silsden who again had the next chance, a free kick in was parried low from Ben Fletcher but the follow up shot was blocked on the line.

The next passage of play was all the home side, good build up play in midfield led to a long diagonal pass to the left but the final ball delivered in to the box couldn't find a home sides head. It was Gate again on the attack with clever play from Jack Sowerby on the edge of the area but he couldn't find room to let off a shot. It was Dunn and Sowerby who again linked up but Dunn’s cross into the box just evaded Sowerby’s head and was cleared away. Sowerby was again in the box after good work in the midfield from Cook and Murphy to win the ball back, but Sowerby’s cross was millimetres away from Dickinson’s head.

It was the home side who seemed to start the brighter in the second half, a strong drive through the middle of the Gate midfield but Ben Fletcher made a superb save. Good work again from the Silsden winger but his cross which found the attackers head found the bar, not the net. Silsden who put on the pressure throughout the second half, shot wide after a chip over the edge of the box. It’s fair to say that Gate keeper Ben Fletcher was man of the match for the away side in the second half, he continued to pull of save after save to deny the home side. Gate weren't without their chances though and as the home side started to slow Gate continued the pressure. Winger Harry Dunn cut through the home sides defence like a hot knife through butter on 80 minutes and only a last minute clearance denied what would have been a fine goal. With the game drawing to a close both keepers saw lots of the ball but neither side could find the winning goal.

SQUIRES GATE 2-0 SILSDEN Sat 06 December, 2014 By this point, Gate were 3 points off what they had reached throughout the previous campaign . Squires Gate made a bright start to the game and just a couple of minutes into the half should have been ahead, good work by Mark Buchan, who's knock down found Alex Murphy's run into the box but his shot was gathered well by the Silsden keeper. Gate looked the hungrier of the two sides in the opening half and made it very tough for Silsden to keep the ball and play their normal game, Gate made sure Silsden didn't have time on the ball but when the away side did get through, the Gate defence stood firm. More great play from Harry Dunn and Alex Murphy allowed the latter to find space in the corner of the 6 yard box but his shot hit the side netting, Gate were getting closer. The break though would come shortly after for Gate who would take the lead. The corner fired into the near post and with the flick on won Mark Buchan was in the right place at the right time to flick home in what was a real poachers goal. Silsden looked to be getting back into the game in the final 10 minutes but Gate stood firm to deny them and could have doubled their lead on the break, with great work from impressive Harry Dunn to get in behind at the back post but the end product let the player down.

Into the second half Gate started as they'd started the first with alot of high pressure not allowing Silsden time on the ball, it took Gate 7 minutes to double their lead a good ball into the danger area for Gate Alex Murphy taking the chance and stretching to get a toe onto the ball and put Gate two up. Gate had to be on their toes soon after with Josh Westwood in the right place to clear the ball off the line and deny the visitors. As the half went on Silsden had their chances to pull a goal back first a double save from Ben Fletcher to deny them. Then Silsden had the ball in the net but the goal was ruled out for a foul.

JULY Thur 23rd

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Please note that the reserves’ home games will now be played at Myerscough College. Last weekend’s cup fixture against Workington Town was postponed, and the reserves will now travel to AFC Fylde on Friday where they will be looking to pick up their second consecutive win after a bad start. However, it will be a tough game as AFC Fylde currently sit 5th in the league and have scored 14 goals in 4 games.

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6

8

21

-13

0

1

Padiham

CURRENT FORM

THIS SEASON P

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F

A

12

3

3

6

19

21

PTS POS 12

19th

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F

A

6

3

0

3

12

7

PTS POS 9

9th

COMPETITION

DATE

SCORE

NWCFL

08 Aug

Silsden 2-3 Maine Road

NWCFL

12 Aug

AFC Darwen 2-2 Silsden

Founded: 1904

FA Cup EP

15 Aug

Silsden 2-1 West Allotment Celtic

Ground: The Angel Telecom Stadium

NWCFL

22 Aug

Alsager Town 1-2 Silsden

Capacity: 2,300

NWCFL

25 Aug

Silsden 3-2 Padiham

Chairman: Sean McNutty

FA Cup P

29 Aug

Silsden 0-2 Padiham

Manager: Danny Bolton/ Ryan Haigh

NWCFL

01 Sep

Silsden 2-2 Ashton Athletic

FA Vase 1Q

05 Sep

Silsden 3-1 Thornaby FC

NWCFL

12 Sep

Silsden 2-2 Runcorn Town

NWCFL

15 Sep

AFC Blackpool 5-0 Silsden

Highest Average Attendance:

NWCFL

19 Sep

Silsden 2-3 Winsford United

Highest Attendance:

NWCFL

22 Sep

Silsden 3-1 Barnoldswick Town

NWCFL

26 Sep

Cammell Laird 2-0 Silsden

NWCFL

29 Sep

Silsden 0-2 AFC Darwen

FA Vase 2Q

03 Oct

Silsden 6-0 Daisy Hill

WDCC 1R

06 Oct

Selby Town 0-2 Silsden

NWCFL

10 Oct

Runcorn Linnets 2-1 Silsden

1,564 v FC United of Manchester, March 2007 FA Cup Progression: First Qualifying Round 2004/05

Silsden AFC was formed in September 1904 and has seen many teams come and go playing Saturdays and Sundays.

The present Saturday senior team has been playing for only eight years starting life in the Craven & District football league Division Two, after the said team had progressed through the junior section within the club. They spent 3 years in the Craven league moving up to the premier division and in the last year set a new record of going through the season unbeaten in all competitions. From there they joined the West Riding County Amateur League in Division Two and quickly gained promotion up into the Premier division where they enjoyed 3 seasons. In season 2002/2003 Silsden set another record in going through the season unbeaten in all competitions. To add to this they also won the West Riding County Challenge Cup for the following 3 years.

In season 2004/2005 Silsden gained promotion to Division 1 in The North West Counties Football League in their inaugural season. Silsden AFC have also a progressive junior set up with age groups running from U7’s right through to U17’s, some age groups run two teams making this one of the largest football clubs in the area. All teams play at Keighley Rd, Silsden, where we have 2 senior fields as well as a large set up for the junior section In 2005/2006 Silsden under 19’s entered for the first time the West Riding Academy League (Northern Section) Division West. In 2006/2007 Silsden under 19’s won the Northern Alliance West Division League. In May 2009 the building of a new clubhouse & changing facilities was completed & in August 2010 saw the completion of the ground improvements which meant a return of Silsden AFC to its rightful place back in Silsden at The Angel Telecom Stadium.

Squires Gate - last 5 matches 13/10/15

Silsden - Last 5 matches 13/10/15

ALL COMPETITIONS

ALL COMPETITIONS

Home

D

D

L

L

L

Home

D

L

W

L

W

Away

W

D

L

W

L

Away

W

L

L

W

L

Collated

L

L

L

W

L

Collated

L

L

W

W

L

At Squires Gate

At Winsford United

Results

Total

%

Results

Total

%

Squires Gate

3

37.50

Silsden

3

37.50

Silsden

1

12.50

Squires Gate

2

25

Draw

4

50

Draw

3

37.50

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Squires Gate

13

1.63

Silsden

16

2.00

Silsden

7

0.88

Squires Gate

12

1.50

Overall (16) Results

Total

%

Squires Gate

5

31.25

Silsden

4

25

Draws

7

43.75

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Squires Gate

25

1.56

Silsden

23

1.44

Records Highest Aggregate Score:

7

Silsden

5-2

Squires Gate

Highest Squires Gate Score:

5

Squires Gate

5-0

Silsden

Highest Silsden Score:

5

Silsden

5-2

Squires Gate

Previous Meetings Season

Date

2012/2013

Wed 17 Oct

Silsden

2-1

Squires Gate

Tue 21 Aug

Squires Gate

1-1

Silsden

Tue 13 Mar

Squires Gate

2-2

Silsden

Wed 09 Nov

Silsden

3-0

Squires Gate

2011/2012

AUGUST

Sat 8th

15:00 1874 Northwich

A

2-0

293

19th

NWCFL

Wed 12th

19:45 AFC Liverpool

A

1-0

131

19th

NWCFL

Sat 15th

15:00 Barton Town Old Boys

A

2-2

122

FA Cup EP

Tues 18th

19:45 Barton Town Old Boys

H

2-4

34

FA Cup EP R

Sat 22nd

15:00 Cammell Laird 1907

H

2-2

48

19th

NWCFL

Tues 25th

19:45 Atherton Collieries

H

3-4

150

21st

NWCFL

Sat 29th

15:00 Barnoldswick Town

A

3-0

109

22nd

NWCFL

Tues 1st

19:45 Nelson

H

2-2

105

21st

NWCFL

Sat 5th

15:00 Irlam

H

2-2

37

FA Vase Q1

Tues 8th

19.45

A

2-3

80

FA Vase Q1R

Sat 12th

15:00 Ashton Athletic

H

0-0

49

21st

NWCFL

Wed 16th

19:45 AFC Darwen

A

1-1

167

21st

NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Congleton Town

H

1-2

69

21st

NWCFL

Tues 22nd

19:45 Colne

H

1-4

105

21st

NWCFL

Sat 26th

15:00 Runcorn Town

A

5-0

88

21st

NWCFL

Sat 3rd

15.00 Winsford United

H

0-2

36

Wed 7th

19:45 Padiham

A

0-1

149

21st

NWCFL

Sat 10th

15:00 Bootle

A

5-1

129

21st

NWCFL

Tues 13th

19:45 Silsden

H

NWCFL

Sat 17th

15:00 West Didsbury

H

NWCFL

Mon 19th

19:45 Atherton Collieries

A

NWCFL

Sat 24th

15:00 Maine Road

A

MU Cup R1

Sat 31st

15.00 Padiham

H

NWCFL

Tues 3rd

19:45 AFC Darwen

H

NWCFL

Sat 7th

15:00 Cammell Laird

A

NWCFL

Sat 14th

15:00 Winsford United

H

NWCFL

Tues 17th

19:45 Nelson

A

NWCFL

Sat 21st

15:00 Alsager Town

A

NWCFL

Sat 5th

15:00 Bootle

H

NWCFL

Sat 12th

15:00 West Didsbury

A

NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Maine Road

H

NWCFL

Sat 26th

15:00 AFC Blackpool

A

NWCFL

Sat 2nd

15:00 Barnoldswick Town

H

NWCFL

Sat 9th

15:00 Maine Road

A

NWCFL

SEPTEMBER

Irlam

OCTOBER

FA Vase Q2

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

Sat 23rd

15.00

Abbey Hey

H

NWCFL

Sat 30th

15.00

AFC Liverpool

H

NWCFL

FEBRUARY Sat 13th

15:00 Colne

A

NWCFL

Sat 20th

15:00 Runcorn Linnets

H

NWCFL

Sat 5th

15:00 Silsden

A

NWCFL

Sat 12th

15:00 1874 Northwich

H

NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Congleton Town

A

NWCFL

Mon 28th

15:00 AFC Blackpool

H

NWCFL

Sat 2nd

15:00 Abbey Hey

H

NWCFL

Sat 9th

15:00 Winsford United

A

NWCFL

Sat 16th

15:00 Runcorn Linnets

A

NWCFL

Sat 23rd

15:00 Runcorn Town

H

NWCFL

Sat 30th

15:00 Ashton Athletic

A

NWCFL

MARCH

APRIL

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD

PTS

1

Colne

13

10

2

1

41

18

23

32

2

Runcorn Linnets

12

10

0

2

27

10

17

24

3

Runcorn Town

14

7

3

4

33

21

12

24

4

Bootle

15

7

3

5

29

27

2

24

5

1874 Northwich

14

7

3

4

29

28

1

24

6

Barnoldswick Town

13

7

2

4

31

20

11

23

7

Ashton Athletic

14

6

4

4

22

16

6

22

8

Nelson

13

6

2

5

28

21

7

20

9

Atherton Collieries

11

6

2

3

27

24

3

20

10

AFC Liverpool

13

5

4

2

37

27

10

19

11

Cammell Laird 1907

15

5

4

6

33

30

3

19

12

Abbey Hey

10

5

2

3

20

20

0

17

13

Padiham

14

5

2

7

28

32

-4

17

14

West Didsbury & Chorlton

14

5

1

8

25

29

-4

16

15

Winsford United

13

4

4

5

21

29

-8

16

16

AFC Darwen

15

4

4

7

30

43

-13

16

17

Congleton Town

10

4

2

4

19

21

-2

14

18

Maine Road

13

4

1

8

22

32

-10

13

19

Silsden

12

3

3

6

19

27

-8

12

20

AFC Blackpool

11

3

2

6

21

31

-10

11

21

Squires Gate

13

1

4

8

12

31

-19

7

22

Alsager Town

12

0

2

10

14

31

-17

2

THE TASMANIAN LINK In March of 2014, Chris Wademan made his last appearance for Silsden before linking up with Tasmanian side Riverside Olympic of the Northern Premier League. Chris followed in the footsteps of a number of other Cobbydalers who have tried their luck down under. It was no doubt that Silsden would miss the goals that Wademan bought to the side throughout the season. Former Silsden players Andy Geary and Colin Guest also had a spell down there, and ended up staying in Australia.

Chris returned to Silsden, and has made ten league appearances so far this season, and has been voted man of the match in a third of those. During their 3-2 defeat at home to Maine Road at the start of the campaign, despite not scoring, he made himself known to the opposition. Within the first 4 minutes, he played a part in setting up the first goal, as he sped past Callum Jones and drove the ball into the box for Daniel Harper to eventually score. Wademan was causing a lot of problems for the opponents as they could not keep up. His mazy dribble beat two defenders before getting upended in the penalty box. This performance earnt him his first man of the match award.

The “Tazmanian Devil” as he is called by some Silsden fans, was there once again in their game against Alsager Town. With 90 minutes gone, and the Cobbydalers down to 10 men and losing 1-0, they were surely resigned to defeat? Wademan picks the ball up on the right from 25 yards, drifts past four Alsager defenders as if they weren’t there and slides it past Burzynski to level the scoring in stoppage time. With seconds left, substitute Zack Dale out paced the bullets’ defence and volleyed it past Burzynski to give Silsden a 2-1 lead.

Chris Wademan has been one of Silsden’s biggest attack threat this season. The right midfielder can just pick the ball up from anywhere and is not scared to take on any defender. Another team that failed to deal with his pace was Padiham, although he didn’t add to his goal tally, he was just running through the defence and setting up goal scoring opportunities for the duration of the game.

As well as creating chances, Chris also know where the goal is. He is currently Silsdens top scorer with four league goals, but he has scored ten goals in all competitions.

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2014/15 RECORD

W

D

L

W

D

L

0

2

6

1

2

1

W

D

L

W

D

L

1

2

2

2

1

5

W

D

L

W

D

L

1

3

3

1

1

3

1

Wins

1

12

Home Wins

0

1

Away Wins

1

0

Defeats

0

0

Home Defeats

1

0

Away Defeats

0

7

Score Draws

8

8

No Score Draws

15

0

Conceding 1+ goals

0

0

Scoring 1+ goals

0

1

Clean Sheets

1

12

Back To Back Wins

1

Played

40

Won

16

Drawn

8

Lost

16

Scored

55

Conceded

62

Goal Difference

-7

Position

10th

Squires Gate

Silsden

2006/07

18th

14th

2007/08

6th

11th

2008/09

10th

9th

2009/10

13th

14th

2010/11

9th

16th

2011/12

16th

12th

2012/13

21st

18th

2013/14

19th

15th

2014/15

6th

10th

21/01/1983 Here in THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN feature, we focus on ANDY RICHARDS and life back in 1983.

THE YEAR IN FOOTBALL Bob Paisley’s last season as Liverpool manager ended on a high as they won the First Division with a comfortable 11 point lead over Watford. It was Watford’s first season in the First Division after being promoted and to finish as runners up with a 1 point lead over Manchester United was a great achievement. Luther Blissett was top scorer with 27 goals. Manchester City were relegated despite spending £5m, along with Brighton and Swansea.

Manchester United won their first trophy under Ron Atkinsons management as they picked up the FA Cup beating Brighton 4-0 in the replay. Liverpool completed the double as they picked up the league cup. In the European Cup, defending champions Aston Villa were beaten by Juventus who went on to finish as runners up. The final took place at the Athens’ Olympic stadium in Greece, where German side Hamburg went on to win 1-0.

TOP 5 SONGS THAT WEEK #1 Phil Collins - You Can’t Hurry Love #2 Men At Work - Down Under #3 Renee & Renato - Save Your Love #4 David Essex - A Winter’s Tale #5 Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue WHAT HAPPENED IN 1983

The CD goes on sale for the first time.

The £1 coin is introduced in England and Wales.

The first episode of Blackadder is aired on BBC. England failed to qualify for Euro 84, after losing 1-0 to Denmark.

The first heart and lung transplant was carried out at Harefield hospital. #1 BOX OFFICE FILM OF 1983 It was no contest for film in 1983. as it was only Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Terms of Endearment got over $100m It was Return of the Jedi that got a total of $253m gross compared to $108m for Terms of Endearment.

PRICES IN 1983 Th average price of a pint was 93p. The average price of milk was only 21p!

Why not join in our new prediction league for FREE! All you need to do if you want to get your name in the programme is send your predictions to haydendan@live.co.uk before 19:30 today. It is 10 points for a correct score, and 5 points for a correct result! This week we have Gate midfielder Josh Kay, and media manager Mark Ashmore who takes his second crack at giving his predictions after scoring only 15 points last time. We also have Gateshead fan Paul Eke, who runs the fanzine ‘Heed Historian’ giving his predictions as part of a ‘Non League Day’ special.

Josh

Paul

Mark

Belgium v Israel

3-1

3-0

3-0

Italy v Norway

2-0

2-0

2-1

Malta v Croatia

1-1

0-3

1-2

Holland v Czech

3-2

1-1

1-2

Turkey v Iceland

0-0

1-1

0-2

Iran v Japan

1-3

1-2

0-1

Honduras v South Africa

2-2

3-1

0-2

USA v Cost Rica

2-1

1-0

2-0

Egypt v Australia

0-1

2-1

0-2

Your Prediction

Name

Team

Pts

1

Spencer Leader

Squires Gate

40

2

Daniel Hayden

Squires Gate

35

3

Mark Halliwell

Irlam

35

4

Albert Cooper

Squires Gate

25

5

Brian Addison

Squires Gate

25

6

Jay Hayden

Squires Gate

25

7

John Maguire

Squires Gate

25

8

Mark Morrissey

Irlam

25

9

Mick Fletcher

Colne

25

10

Stuart Hopwood

Squire Gate

20

11

Chris Appleton

Winsford United

15

12

Mark Ashmore

Squires Gate

15

13

Peter Barton

Ashton Athletic

15

14

Ray Richards

Squires Gate

15

SQUIRES GATE 12-3 EUXTON VILLA Gate got off to a slow start in the cup as Euxton came out on the front foot. However a break away goal after 7 minutes from Grundy was a sign of things to come. More end to end football resulted in chances for both teams, resolute defending from Gates defenders provided a platform to build on for the forwards. An impressive half for Gate then continued as Grundy scored 3 more within the half. The downside to the first half was a well taken finish by Euxton. Further goals were added by Luca Stefani, Connah Trevelyan and Ethan Goulding.

Gate came out in similar fashion to last week in the second half, conceding two in quick succession. The first was from a cross was tapped into the open goal and the second a finely struck free kick from Gates vote of Euxtons MoM. A reaction was needed to prevent the pressure. That's what was got when Grundy scored his 5th and 6th of the game, this allowed Gate to control the game more with Dimitri Jackson and Goulding shifting the play. Substitute Nathan Nicholas then scored two in a quick fire double.

Mackenzie Webster then scored a fine header from a Jack Robinson cross.

Although Grundy scored 6, Man Of The Match went to Luca Greenwood who impressed defensively throughout.

LYTHAM JUNIORS 2-5 SQUIRES GATE A controlling performance in terms of possession but a battle for the first half was something gate haven't been used to. Plenty of intent came from the left and right hand side through Josh Dolby-Armstrong and Luca Stefani.

Brogan Grundy did well leading the line on his own. But there was very little to show from the constant forward play except a super strike from Dimitri Jackson that crashed off the crossbar and numerous corners because of good defending and good goalkeeping. Second half was a contrast to the first half. There was an instant impact from Jack Robinson, scoring a fine individual effort. A second was quick in coming with Ethan Goulding breaking into space and firing into the bottom right hand corner.

A similar fashion as recent weeks resumed when sloppy play at the back gave Lytham a chance that Harry Ahern was close to keeping out. That sparked Gate back into action with Robinson scoring an identical goal to his first.

A free kick for Lytham was spilt by Ahern and Lytham tapped the ball into an open goal.

Then tempers flared when a late challenge ended up with Oscar Dugdale struggling with a head injury and argument occurred between Robinson and the Lytham player in question.

JULY Sun 5

15:00

Rishton FC

H

7-2

Friendly

Sun 12

15:00

Longsands FC

A

0-7

Friendly

Sun 06

14:15

Clifton Rangers

H

8-2

League

Thu 10

18:15

St Annes

H

9-0

League

Sun 20

14:15

Foxhall

A

2-5

League

Sun 27

14:15

Bispham Vipers

H

12-2

League

Sun 04

14:15

Euxton Villa

H

12-3

Cup

Sun 11

14:15

Lytham Juniors

A

2-5

League

Sun 18

14:15

Thornton Cleveleys Blues

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

A

League

P

W

D

L

PTS

1

Squires Gate

5

5

0

0

15

2

BJFF Blades

4

4

0

0

12

3

Foxhalll

4

3

1

0

10

4

BJFF Vipers

5

3

0

2

9

5

Poulton FC

3

3

0

0

9

6

Lytham Juniors

3

2

0

1

6

7

Clifton Rangers

3

1

0

2

3

8

St Annes

5

1

0

4

3

9

Thornton Cleveleys Blue

4

1

0

3

3

10

Foxhall Hoops

4

0

1

3

1

11

Blackpool Rangers

4

0

0

4

0

12

Fleetwood Gym

4

0

0

4

0

BUT CAN YOU DO IT ON A COLD TUESDAY NIGHT IN STOKE? There’s nothing worse than losing away from home on a cold Tuesday night. I’ve had many awful experiences at Tuesday night games in my time watching Watford. The trip to Blackburn in 2013 comes to mind, and it never was a glamorous tie. This was one was one to forget though. A dull 90 minutes of football, looked like we were heading for a 0-0 and rightly so. But up stepped Jordan Rhodes, who was there to head the ball into the top corner with 93 minutes on the clock. That game just about sums up Tuesday night games for me. However, one of the best performances I’ve seen was on a cold Tuesday night in...Hull.

Looking through Squires Gate’s results over the past three seasons and it’s clear to see that we don’t have much luck on Tuesday night’s at all. Last season we played 9 league games on a Tuesday night, and we only picked up 12 points out of a possible 27 and only won 3 of those.

The Good - Barnoldswick Town 1-3 Squires Gate A strong Gate side featured Harry Dunn, Jack Sowerby and Alex Murphy as an attacking force.

After a goalless first half, and the best chance falling to Brett Ferguson, who fired over the bar, Gate were going to have to step up their game. It was Barnoldswick who took the lead after Gate lost possession from a throw in. Harry Dunn levelled for Gate after the keeper spilled Jack Sowerby’s free kick. Defender Josh Westwood volleyed home from a corner and Gate took all 3 points.

The Bad - Squires Gate 2-3 Bamber Bridge (AET)

Squires Gate had earnt a replay after drawing away at Bamber Bridge in the FA Cup. Ferguson headed the home side in front after just 15 minutes. Brigg equalised after half time from what was a dubious penalty. Jack Sowerby was there again to put Squires Gate into a shock 2-1 lead with half an hour on the clock. However, it was not meant to be for the ties minnows when Bridge equalised for the second time 3 minutes later despite trying to park the bus. Fletcher was there with 2 minutes to go, to deny Bridge a winner in normal time. Into the second half of extra time, and Bridge eventually got their winning goal after a lucky deflection took the ball past Ben Fletcher. A valiant effort from Squires Gate though as it took the Evo Stick Division One side 210 minutes of football to go through to the next round.

The Downright Awful - Colne 3-0 Squires Gate In my opinion, this is one of the worst performances in my time at Squires Gate. We went to Colne on the back of a 7-2 win over Alsager Town, and looked to carry on a great run. The home side were 5 places above Gate after taking 16 points from 10 games, and they had the better start, having plenty of possession and looked confident on the ball. The ball was played straight through the Gate defence to find Chris Anderson who opened the scoring. After the break, Tom Berwick doubled the lead as he tapped the ball in from 6 yards. Squires Gate just weren’t doing enough to even threaten the Colne goal, and it got worse for them as Danny Boyle latched on to a goal kick to put the ball beyond Ben Fletcher.

Gate have been involved in some cracking Tuesday night games this season, but sadly only 1 has gone our way. We have lost 4-3 to Atherton Collieries, 4-1 to Colne and 4-2 to Hull based side Barton Town Old Boys in the FA Cup. With only three Tuesday night games left for us this season, lets hope we can turn things around and get 3 points on the board tonight!

WIGAN ROBIN PARK 2-3 SQUIRES GATE Sat 12th April, 2014 Squires Gate travelled to Wigan Robin Park in what was another important game in their quest for Premier League survival. Having battled well against league leaders Norton United the week before, Squires Gate arrived in Wigan full of determination, and it was bottom side Wigan who started the brighter side, a free kick just outside the area was saved confidently by the returning Ben Fletcher, and again it was Gate who had the best chance of the opening 15 minutes when a clever ball played over the top to Jack Sowerby who saw his shot tipped round the post.

At nearly 17 Minutes on the clock and a clearance from the Squires Gate defence was returned to the pitch quickly, this left two Gate defenders out of position allowing Stephen Milne to finish well for the home side on 17 minutes, It was again the home side who had the next talking point, a ball played through the middle of the Gate defence resulted in keeper Fletcher bringing down the Wigan attacker, Fletcher was given a straight red card and the resulting penalty was converted past stand in goalkeeper Andy Richards by Philip Howard on the 27th minute.

Into the second half and both teams looked equal with most of the play being battled for in both midfields. It wasn't until the 66th minute that the breakthrough came, a foul outside the box by a Wigan defender allowed the freekick to be delivered, the freekick met the head of one of the Wigan defenders resulting in an own goal.

At 2-1 the goal seemed to raise the morale of the away side who went back on the attack. The introduction of Billy Mckenna from the bench offered another attacking threat, the striker looking full of confidence was bought down right in the corner of the pitch, but the resulting free-kick couldn't find a man in blue. It was Mckenna again whose clever run sent him through, but seemingly the keeper had it under control, until a poor touch and re-bound from the keeper allowed Mckenna one on one to finish well and slotted the equalising ball home on the 74th minute.

Gate full now of confidence, having come from 2-0 down with just 10 men carried on attacking looking for the three points, and that man Billy Mckenna again on the right who whipped in a perfect cross, which was met by the head of sub James Washburn to give Gate the lead this time on 90 minutes.

Pics by Albert Cooper

2,300

The capacity of their stadium - The Angel Telecom Stadium

1904

The year Silsden were formed

2003

The year they won the Premier Division

2004

The year they achieved their best record in the FA Cup and FA Vase

55

The amount of goals Silsden scored last season

9TH

The highest position they have finished in the past 10 years.

5-0

Their biggest away defeat this season came against AFC Blackpool

151

Their highest home attendance this season was against Barnoldswick Town

16

Joe Mitchell and Chris Wademan have appeared in 16 out of 17 games this season.

1.9

The average goals Silsden have scored this season.

How they lined up vs Runcorn Linnets (Lost 2-1) 4-4-2 CRABTREE

HUNTER

MOSES

HAWORTH

MCNALLY

FIRTH

MITCHELL

WADEMAN

MORRIS

RYAN

THORPE

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31 OCT 15:00 VS PADIHAM

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

19.10.2015, KO 19:45 NORTH WEST COUNTIES PREMIER DIVISION

BY ROAD

PUBS

M61 to junction 5. follow signs for Westhoughton, turn left onto the A6 and turn right onto the A579 (Newbrook Road/Bolton Road going into Atherton.

At the first set of traffic lights, turn left into the high street, and then take the second left into Alder Street leading onto the ground.

If you are looking for a pub to go to before the game, then here are many pubs in Atherton town. Here are a list of some:

PARKING The best place to park would be on Alder Street so you can easily get out of the ground and this is free to all supporters.

BY TRAIN The nearest station is Atherton Central.

The ground is a 10 minute walk from the station, and the easiest route is to go onto Bolton Road, take the first left onto Bolton Old Road, and walk until you see Alderford Street. This will lead you onto Alder Street where the ground is based.

The Letter Inn The Talbot The Jolly Nailor The Red Lion The Pendle Witch

LAST TIME 25.08.2015 The last time we played Atherton Collieries, it was on a Tuesday night at the end of August. In which was a 7 goal thriller, Atherton Collieries walked out 4-3 victors.

CURRENT FORM WWWWWD

The vowels are missing from these players names. Can you name the team and the nationality of that player?

Team

Nationality

L__GHT_N B__N_S P_BL_ Z_B_L_T_ M__SS_ S_SS_K_ P__L P_GB_ GR_Z__N_ P_LL_ V_L_N B_HR_M_ K_R_M B_NZ_M_ _NTH_NY M_RT__L _M_N__L _D_B_Y_R _D_N H_Z_RD Can you name the manager that has managed at the teams that are listed?

Manager Wigan Athletic, Swansea City (7, 8) Parma, Juventus, Chelsea (5, 9) Inter Milan, Chelsea, Valencia (4, 8) Newcastle, Chelsea, Feyenoord (4, 6) Tottenham, Leeds, Arsenal (6, 6) Galatasaray, Liverpool, Blackburn (6, 7) Bolton, Leeds (5, 8) Liverpool, Huddersfield, Carlisle (4, 7) Crystal Palace, Bolton Wanderers (6, 8) Cardiff City, Wolves, Southampton (4, 5) Watford, Wigan Athletic, Cardiff (5, 6) Barcelona, PSV, Barcelona (5, 6) Answers: Leighton Baines, Everton, English. Pablo Zabaleta, Man City, Argentinian. Moussa Sissoko, Newcastle, French. Paul Pogba, Juventus, French. Greziano Pelle, Southampton, Italian. Valon Behrami, Watford, Swiss. Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, French. Anthony Martial, Manchester United, French. Emanuel Adebayor, Spurs, Togo, Eden Hazard, Chelsea, Belgian.

West Didsbury & Chorlton (H)

Sat 17th October 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick off.15.00 Adults £6, Concessions £3 Atherton Collieries (A) Monday 19th October 2015 Adler Street, Atherton, M46 9EY Kick Off: 19.45 Adults £5, Concessions £3 Maine Road (A) Saturday 24th October 2015 Brantigham Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, M21 0TT Kick Off:15.00

Adults £5, Concessions £3 Padiham (H) Saturday 31st October 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick Off: 15.00 Adults £6, Concessions £3 AFC Darwen (H) Tuesday 3rd November 2015 The Royal British Legion Kick Off: 19.45 Adults £6, Concessions £3 Cammell Laird 1907 (A)

Saturday 7th November 2015 North West Construction Stadium, CH42 1PY Kick Off: 15.00 Adults £5, Concessions £2

Ben FLETCHER

Daniel THORPE

Andrew RICHARDS

Matthew MOSES

Billy MCKENNA

Josh METCALFE

Joshua WESTWOOD

Luke RICHARDSON

Daniel PENSWICK Brett FERGUSON Alex MCKENDRICK

Andy LEE Referee David Mason

Joseph MITCHELL

Ashley ROWLEY

Jake MURGATROYD

Joshua KAY Assistant Referees

Michael HALL Nathan TROUT Aaron CLARKE Stephen HIGGINS

Elliot SCOTT Chris WADEMAN

Mark BUCHAN

Alex COLQUHOUN

Aaron HOLLINDRAKE

Craig NICHOLLS

William STORRIE Christopher Thomson Dale Markham

Nicholas MCNALLY Jason BUTTERFIELD LAWRENCE DUNNE

Conah BISHOP

Talent NALOVU

Ryan RILEY

Thomas NODEN

Joe NOBLET

Stephen SMITH

Antony STAYTE

Kieran TURNER Chris WARDMAN