St Helens Town v Whitchurch Alport 2015-16 by John McKiernan

CLUB INFORMATION Honorary Life President: Alan Wellens

Saturday 23rd April 2016, kick off 3pm North West Counties League, First Division

Vice Presidents: Jim Barrett and Steve Ball Chairman: John McKiernan (07713 339682) Vice Chairman: Glyn Jones Hon. Secretary/Treasurer: Jeff Voller (07843 692695) Full Committee: John McKiernan, Jeff Voller, Jim Barrett, Ste Ball, Andy Langley Paul Wood, Margaret Wood, Chris Ford and Glyn Jones.

St Helens Town

Whitchurch Alport

Red & White Shirts White Shorts, Red & White Socks No

Mathew Hodge

Gls Y R

Blue Shirts Blue Shorts & Socks

Craig Banks

Matthew Davidson

Alan Baxter

Stephen Rigby

Andrew Hadzik

Andrew Presho

Danny Jarrett

Adam Lawrence

Ryan Millington

Ant Whelan

Gavin Brocklehurst

George Lomax

Tom Knowles

1st Team Joint Managers: Alan Gillespie & Nick Matthews

Todd Blayney

Ryan Baxter

1st Team Coach Lee Jenkinson

Andy Gillespie

Tony Ennion

Alex Gillespie

Tom Smith

Aaron Morris

Josh Price

Daniel Greene

Dean Ennion

Samuel Rawsthorne

Jorden Oldham

U21s Assistant Manager: Billy Davies

Rafael Moran

Stefan Holliday

Liam Bowyer

U18s Team Manager: Ellis Hawksworth

William Stokes

Edward Pegler

Grant Hartley

Hospitality: Margaret Wood and Paul Wood Trustee: John McKiernan

1st Team Physiotherapists Ellie Hayes & Paige Marcus U21s Team Manager: John McLaughlan

U18s Assistant Manager: Alex Jardine Sunday Team Manager: David Platt

Club Email: sthelenstownfc@hotmail.co.uk Main Club Sponsor: Johnsons Toyota Liverpool Shirt Sponsor: EcigUK St Helens Legal: St Helens Town Limited Private Limited Company Company No. 04392840 Date of Incorporation 12.03.2002 Company Director: Jim Barrett Parent Company: A wholly owned subsidiary of Sporting Club St Helens Limited

Cover Photograph: George Lomax in action at Irlam FC (02/04/16)

Managers: Alan Gillespie and Nick Matthews

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Manager: Tony Ennion Coach: Alan Baxter

Referee: Mr P Bell (Accrington) Assistants: Mr P Rigby (Liverpool) & Mr C Veighey (Barnoldswick)

Match Sponsor

OD’s Designer Clothing www.ODSDESIGNERCLOTHING.com Match Ball Sponsors

Next Home Game: Wed 27 April 2016, 7.45pm Town v Bacup Borough NWCFL Division One Adults £5, Concessions £3 U16s £1, U12s FREE*

Good afternoon and welcome to Brocstedes Park for this North West Counties League, First Division contest against Whitchurch Alport. May I open by welcoming our visitors I hope they enjoy the short time they will spend with us and have a safe journey home after the game. The run of home games rolls on as we host basement side Whitchurch Alport this afternoon for their first visit to Brocstedes Park. This is the third of a run of four home games in eleven days but it could be said that home comforts are not all they are made out to be as we lost five out of the last six home games in a spell running back to 21st November. I am not too sure why this is but with three of our remaining four games at home we need to resolve that starting this afternoon as in my opinion we will need a perfect end to the season and a maximum return from these games after the disappointing performance and result here on Tuesday evening against fellow play-off rivals Ashton Town. This will be no mean feat as after today we play one of the form sides in the division in Bacup Borough, third placed Barnton & first placed Hanley Town so we will need to banish the memory of Tuesday’s below par performance if we have any hope of extending the season beyond the 2nd May. Tuesday evening was disappointing for so many reasons, the performance was not what was required and with a massive amount at stake against a local rival, former landlords and play-off contenders it was a big game in the shake up for the top 6 and to say we didn’t turn up would be an understatement we seemed to be off the pace, lacklustre and it had the feel of a game towards the end of the season where both teams had nothing to play for and they were just playing the games out to complete their commitments. The fact that the only goal of the game came from a gift as we spurned two or three chances to clear our lines and to rub salt in the wounds it was former Town man Neil Weaver who netted. We could have fell further behind as we conceded a penalty soon after the restart but Weaver stepped up and somehow managed to scoop the ball several feet over the bar in what is quite possibly the worst penalty I have seen in 30 odd years of watching football. We must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and bounce back quickly and emphatically against our opponents Whitchurch this afternoon. They have been having a torrid time of it recently shipping 31 goals in their last 6 matches which included a clean sheet in their 1-0 victory over Atherton LR a fortnight ago which was their first league win of the season away from home and only their second league victory of the season. At the end of last month we visited Yockings Park to play the reverse game in what turned out to be virtually unplayable conditions with high winds in the first half which had almost monsoon-like rain in the second period but we battled the conditions and the hosts and ran out 5-0 winners with five different players, Aaron Morris, George Lomax, Ste Rigby, Shaun Brady and Andy Gillespie on the scoresheet a similar return this afternoon would be a perfect tonic but we need to be mindful of any complacency within our squad and also expect a reaction from the visitors after last Saturday’s 7-0 reverse at Bacup Borough. Whilst our destiny may not be in our hands anymore after Tuesday’s defeat we can only control what we do and we must start with three points this afternoon and hope that the football gods are kind to us with other sides in contention playing each other before the end of the campaign, so keep everything you have crossed for some results which help our cause! Lets get behind Town and hopefully cheer them on to victory! Enjoy the game . . . Jeff Voller

Whitchurch Alport Football Club was formed in 1946, being named after Alport Farm, the home of local footballer Coley Maddox, who was killed in action during World War 2. The Club initially joined the Shrewsbury & District League, winning the League in 1947/48. In the search for a higher standard of football, the Club were elected to the Birmingham League for the 1948/49 season, however during the close season, news of a proposed Mid-Cheshire League reached the ears of a committee member and this led them to become founder members. The Club had a very successful period during the 1950’s and 60’s, reaching numerous prestigious cup finals, including a first appearance in the Welsh Amateur Cup final, against Chirk AAA at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground in front of over 5,000 spectators, eventually losing in a replay. Alport were the first club to take the Mid-Cheshire championship out of the county in 1969/70. This was Alport's finest season as they reached the final of the League Cup losing 4-2 to Kidsgrove Athletic and also won the Shropshire County Cup. The Town Council accorded Alport a civic reception in acknowledgement of their achievements. In the past, the Club had strong links with Crewe Alexandra FC, with a number of players having worn the colours of both clubs including; Peter Gowans, Billy McGinley, Willy Mailey, Richard Wainwright, Kevin Rafferty & Nick Longley. Local lad Stuart Mason subsequently played for Wrexham, Liverpool, Crewe and Chester. Jimmy Quinn went on to play for numerous League clubs and became a Northern Ireland international. Alport have always been able to call on dedicated committee members, the best known probably being Bernard Painter, who served the Club in many capacities and was instrumental in the Club’s formation, remaining highly interested until his death when he was in his mid 90's. Season 1973/74 saw Alport defeat Cardiff College 2-1 to become the last English club to win the Welsh Amateur Cup. This is the highest honour achieved by the Club to date. For season 1983/84 & 1984/85 Alport’s committee took the decision to play local players only; a decision that was to have disastrous consequences, when they finished rock bottom of the League on both occasions. At the end of season 1984/85, the committee approached Peter Wainwright, then manager of Kidsgrove Athletic, to see if he would consider joining Alport. He agreed, on the condition that the local

player policy was rescinded. Peter brought in ex Everton & Crewe Alex goalkeeper Willy Mailey as assistant and revived the fortunes of the Club. Since joining, Peter has served as a manager, player, groundsman, Secretary, Chairman and is the current President, in addition to serving on the Cheshire League Committee. In the 2012/13 season the Club’s committee took the decision to drop into the Shropshire based Mercian League, which brought about mixed fortunes, initially struggling for players, management and results. However, with a succession of die-hard senior players taking the reins; Gavin Brocklehurst, Phil Denson and Richard O’Keefe, things moved forward with better performances and improved results, elevating the Club to the higher reaches of the league. The Club saw an opportunity to apply to join the North West Counties Football League and set about improving their facilities, ground and playing staff, in order to meet the step 6 league requirements. With much appreciated guidance from the NWCFL, with much hard work, the Club achieved the requirements and were proposed by the NWCFL to the English FA League’s committee to be new members of their League. Unfortunately, at an initial meeting at the FA’s offices at Wembley, the application was declined. The Club took the decision to appeal and a committee contingent ventured to Wembley again, this time being victorious, when the FA appeals committee overturned the original decision. 2015/16 will see Whitchurch Alport Football Club play its inaugural season as a member of NWCFL Division One. Season 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

League M CHES-1 M CHES-2 M CHES-2 M CHES-2 M CHES-2 M CHES-2 M CHES-2 CHES-2 CHES-2 CHES-2 CHES-2 CHES-2 MRL-P MRL-P MRL-P

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W 4 14 12 10 6 11 11 12 13 11 17 10 6 10 15

D 5 9 7 3 8 7 1 13 9 6 4 4 5 10 3

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F 39 75 70 39 40 55 43 44 59 36 56 40 35 45 50

A 77 40 51 36 64 51 54 34 46 48 38 45 55 33 42

GD -38 35 19 3 -24 4 -11 10 13 -12 18 -5 -20 12 8

Pts 17 51 43 33 26 40 34 49 48 39 55 34 23 40 46

Position 16/16 5/16 9/16 8/13 13/16 10/16 12/16 7/17 7/17 9/16 3/14 7/13 11/13 5/14 4/14

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Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to Brocstedes Park for this NWCFL First Division meeting with first time visitors Whitchurch Alport. Let’s hope their players, officials and supporters have had a safe journey and along with our own support are treated to an entertaining encounter.

I’d like to thanks today’s match sponsors OD’s Designer Clothing who are also our digital match programme - a special thanks to Chris O’Dea of OD’s for his continued support. Thanks also to local band Invisible Heroes who are this afternoon’s match ball sponsors, their second sponsorship in the last few weeks - we hope you enjoy the game and our hospitality. We are still on the look out for one or two final sponsors for this season - please contact me on 07713 339 682 for more information. The full details of next season’s sponsor packages ae now on our website. Last Tuesday proved to be a very disappointing evening with a poor performance from the lads seeing them lose 0-1 here at Brocstedes Park to neighbours and play-off rivals Ashton Town. It looks like we might need a few favours as well as winning our remaining four games starting with this afternoon’s encounter against an Alport side looking to end the season on a positive note. Our run of home games continues next midweek when we host Bacup Borough on Wednesday 27th April in what may be another pivotal game in the chase for a play-off place. We travel Barton next Saturday before our final game of the season when we host Hanley Town. There will no doubt be lots of twists and turns as the season enters its final week or two and all we can ask is for a maximum effort from the squad and a little bit of good fortune. Don’t forget our Presentation Evening will take place on Friday 6th May 2016, 8pm in the Percival Rooms, Ruskin Drive, St Helens. Enjoy the game and let’s hope the lads can pick up three points . . . John McKiernan Chairman, St Helens Town AFC

Following local government reorganisation in 1974, it was decided to apply to the College of Heralds for a new Coat of Arms, to incorporate those areas joining together to form the new Borough of St Helens. A design brief was prepared by Councillor G R Parr, a Councillor for East Sutton who had training in graphic design. This was accepted and highly commended by the College of Heralds, with only a small amount of alteration. The silver shield contains:

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The black cross of Haydock and Eccleston and the two blue bars of Parr In the top left hand corner is the red diagonal cross of the Gerards, representing Ashton and Seneley Green. In the top right hand corner is the black griffin of Bold, representing Rainhill, Bold and also Whiston RDC. (These were displayed on the previous County Borough of St Helens Coat of Arms issued in 1876). In the bottom left hand corner is the red cross of Pilkingtons, representing Windle. In the bottom right hand corner is the red crosslet of Billinge. The crest above the helmet is that of Lord Newton, representing Newton UDC and Haydock UDC. There is also the addition of two red fleur de lys on the body of the Ram. The supporters, a golden lion and a black griffin are differenced by seven red fleur de lys on the lion and seven black bars on the wing of the griffin, to denote the seven authorities which make up the Borough. The motto "PROSPERITAS IN EXCELSIS" is taken from the Rainford Council badge of office and means "Flourishing Well".

In recent times, and particularly since the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, some local people had advocated that the motto on the St Helens Coat of Arms be changed from 'Prosperitas in Excelsis' (Flourishing Well), to 'Ex Terra Lucem' (Out of the Earth - Light). The Ex Terra Lucem motto had been particularly prominent in 2012 due to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. The writer of the Opening Ceremony was Frank Cottrell Boyce, born locally in Rainhill, who attended local schools. Frank Cottrell Boyce had made it clear that Ex Terra Lucem was a significant influence on the development of the Opening Ceremony. It appeared to be particularly relevant to the development of the cauldron idea from which the Olympic Flame was lit. The Opening Ceremony captured the imagination of people worldwide, but had also led many people locally to question whether we should adopt Ex Terra Lucem as the motto on our Coat of Arms in place of Prosperitas in Excelsis. It was felt that it was more appropriate to the town's history and had more meaning for local people, representing hope for the future. A number of people had raised this and requested that the Council consider replacing the motto.

A public consultation commenced on 17 January 2013 and at its meeting held on 17 April 2013, Council resolved to revert back to the original motto of 'Ex Terra Lucem'. The Coat of Arms remained the same.

Runcorn Linnets will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the formation of the club at their final home game of the season this coming Saturday, April 23rd. The game against fellow Trust club 1874 Northwich falls close to the 10th anniversary of the club's formation on April 28th 2006 - the date when fans of Runcorn AFC met at the Quayside Function Rooms in Canal Street and decided to form a new club. The club has taken a number of steps to celebrate the occasion, as Trust Secretaru Dave Bettley explained. "We will be publishing a special bumper 40-page match day programme to look back on, and commemorate, our first 10 years. The programmes will be priced at ÂŁ2.50 each. "We have obtained a temporary licence to sell alcohol in the clubhouse, and hope supporters of both clubs will join before and after the match, and also at half-time, in raising a toast to our first 10 years. We will be selling cans of lager, bitter and cider in the clubhouse. Ground admission will therefore be available at the main turnstile earlier than usual from 1pm. Consumption of alcohol will only be permitted inside the clubhouse and will not be allowed outside under any circumstances. "Light refreshments will be on sale from the shelter next to the main stand. Hot food will be available as usual from the canteen. "As usual for those home games, which are likely to draw above average crowds, the turnstile on Stockham Lane will be in operation from 1.45pm for this match in addition to the main turnstile next to the clubhouse. "We would also ask fans to arrive in good time for the kick-off to help with car parking, and so that congestion at the turnstiles is kept to a minimum".

A big welcome to everybody for this afternoons fixture at Brocstedes Park against NWCL newcomers Whitchurch Alport.

a difficult game.

Our visitors have endured a difficult first season and currently occupy the bottom slot but nevertheless we will be taking nothing for granted and can expect

The midweek game ended in a 1-0 home defeat against Ashton Town. Our performance was very flat from the off and we lacked the necessary energy to really test Ashton who were the better team for most of the game. Very disappointing but one thing is certain if you are not up for a battle in this division you will end up with nothing. There are no excuses it was just not good enough end of story. With massive games coming up for all the play off contenders it is vital that we get back on it today and see if we can get back in the mix. Hopefully, apart from the long term injured Hamish, Connor and Jack we should be at full strength today although Ellis Mavers who missed Tuesday's game with a virus missed training tonight (Thursday) so is very doubtful for today as well.S triker George Lomax also remains suspended for this game and next Wednesday's game v Bacup. Our end of season run in is very tough with games against 2nd and 3rd placed teams Hanley and Barnton plus play off rivals Bacup so we need to get it off to a positive start today. Enjoy the game Alan Gillespie Joint 1st Team Manager

Last Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match sponsors Wilf Marshall and Finding Furever Homes (NW Dog Rescue) outside Brocstedes Park

Town plan to honour stalwart The life of club Trustee Eric Bond is to be commemorated this season following the stalwart’s recent death.

Eric passed away at the end of March and testament to his overwhelming popularity was the numbers who attended his funeral at St James the Great Church on Friday 1st April. Club Chairman John McKiernan said, ‘It was a packed church with mourners representing a huge number of organisations across St Helens and Merseyside including the St Helens Football Combination, Liverpool County Football Association and St Helens & District Sports Council along with family, friends and former club and playing colleagues. He added, ‘The committee met earlier this week and discussed an appropriate way to honour Eric’s time as a player and official with the club and we’ve have decided to purchase a new Youth Team Player of the Year trophy which will be named ‘The Eric Bond Memorial Trophy’ and which will be presented to the U18s Player of the Year for the first time at the club’s presentation evening on Friday 6th May 2016.

‘Eric had a great affinity with the development of young players and his work with the St Helens Comb Inter-League and Liverpool County FA U18s provided him with some of his proudest moments.’ Eric will join former players Bert Trautmann, Bill Foulkes and Tommy O’Neil whose time and association with Town are also commemorated at the club’s annual awards evening. Town U21s make Cup Final St Helens Town U21s reached the Final of the Cheshire FA U21s League Richie Bentley Catering Premier Cup. John McLaughlin’s side beat Bootle at Edge Hill University Sports complex in a game which proved to be a cracking cup tie and saw the lead exchange hands four times before the Town youngsters edged the game 5-4 after extra time.

The U21s will meet Rochdale U21s on Sunday 1st May, kick off 11.00am at Altrincham FC

We are looking for additional sponsors on match-days with a host f benefits for both match (£100) and ball (£50) sponsors including free entry & programme; hospitality, programme and social media advertising; pre-match photos, man of the match awards. Contact John McKiernan on 07713 339 682 for more details. Date

Opponents

Match Sponsor

Match Ball Sponsor

Tue 11/08/15

Atherton LR

PC Problems St Helens

John Cahill

Sat 22/08/15

Irlam

Johnsons Toyota Liverpool

Mike Cole Web Design

Sat 29/08/15

Rochdale Town

Wheel Pro - Alloy Wheel Repairs & Refurbishment

Anthony Hall - Exiled Geordie on Merseyside

Sat 12/09/15

Barnton

Toast Café, St Helens

LM Travel

Sat 19/09/15

Cheadle Town

Paul Pritchard

The Cowley Vaults

Sat 10/10/15

Chadderton

KA Davies Electrical

Conor McGinn MP

Tue 13/10/15

Widnes

Rylance Fishmongers

David O’Keefe & Gary Shaw

Sat 24/10/15

Holker Old Boys

Johnsons Toyota Liverpool

Britannia Taxis

Sat 21/11/15

Daisy Hill

CelebLook Ladies & Girls Fashion

Kiera’s Occasions Venue Dressing & Balloons

Sat 19/12/15

Eccleshall

ODs Designer Clothing

Action Coach NW

Tue 16/02/16 Tue 05/04/16

Kiera’s Occasions Litherland REMYCA Venue Dressing & Balloons Stockport Town

Sat 16/04/16 Northwich Man Villa

A180 Darts

Danny’s Window Cleaning Invisible Heroes

Wilf Marshall & Finding Furever Homes

Tue 19/04/16

Ashton Town

Johnsons Toyota Liverpool

Airborne Bathroom Services

Sat 23/04/16

Whitchurch Alport

ODs Designer Clotins

Invisible Heroes

Wed 27/04/16

Bacup Borough

The Track King

Stuart Pyke

Mon 02/05/16

Hanley Town

Stillia

Action Coach NW

Andy Gillespie (v Litherland) and Graham McLoughlin (Rochdale) & Dave Dempsey (Cheadle T)

Warrington Motors Fiat and Nissan

201 Winwick Road, Warrington Cheshire WA2 7PE Telephone: 01925 669 401

Man of the Match Awards 2015-16 Town v Atherton LR Andy Gillespie/Dale Sealey Town v Irlam Matty Lennon Town v Rochdale Town Graham McLoughlin Town v Barnton Dale Sealey Town v Cheadle Town Dave Dempsey Town v Chadderton Adam Lawrence Town v Widnes Jack Marshall Town v Holker Old Boys Matthew Hodge Town v Daisy Hill George Lomax Town v Eccleshall Andy Gillespie Town v Litherland REMYCA Andy Gillespie Town v Stockport Town Jack Marshall Town v Northwich Man Villa Aaron Morris Town v Ashton Town Ste Rigby

Warrington Motors Man of the Match v Eccleshall Andy Gillespie with Match Sponsors Ian Finney (Action Coach NW)

Between 1946 and 1962 the club, like many, didn’t have a ‘manager’. Town officials would liaise with first and reserve team captains over team selection. In 1962-63 ‘First Manager’ Pat Murphy came from Burscough with a nucleus of his team which won the Lancashire Combination Division One title for Burscough but the formulae didn’t work for Town despite financial backing of a brand new 200 seat supporters club opened by John Connelly in spring of 1962. 1963-64 Sam Cottingham came after success with Pilkington's in a move to rebalance the squad with more local players. 1964-66 Jimmy McKiernan became the club's first commercial manager and team boss after arriving from Earlestown via a successful playing career which included a spell on the North Wales circuit. 1966-68 Jackie Dewsnip, cousin of Town player Jimmy Dewsnip who along with the latter’s son Neil meant the Haydock based family served Town well over a couple of decades. 1968-71 Peter Jones took the reigns in the wake of the Northern Premier League being formed which reduced Town’s league (Lancs Combination) to one division. He moved on after three years to a position on the staff of Preston North End. 1971-77 Alan Hampson arrived from South Liverpool after a distinguished playing career at Holly Park and became a mini ‘Messiah’ as Town won the Lancs Combination title in 1972 along with the Bass Charrington and Watson trophy in quick succession. He also oversaw Town’s step into the Cheshire County League in 1975 as by then, the Lancashire Comb had become a pale imitation of its former self. 1977-79 The aforementioned Jimmy Dewsnip took the reigns after ‘Hampy’ had moved on and became the first ex Town player to become manager. He combined this with work for the Liverpool County FA with the latter eventually claiming his services after two years. 1979-80 Player manager Geoff Robinson hailed from the new overspill at Laffak where he also ran the increasingly successful ‘Starting Gate’ pub team in the blossoming new Sunday League. Many of his squad were ‘Town’ players but the ‘conflict’ of interests was seen as detrimental to the senior club.

1980-82 Jack Prytherch had been at Wigan Athletic and he brought in players from that area including new club skipper, his son in law, Steve Murfin. Jack’s reign saw the formation of the North West Counties League and Town’s first season was a struggle in the new league’s top flight resulting in a change in mid-term. 1982-84 Peter Rutherford. After the success of Alan Hampson a decade earlier, the Town board returned to South Liverpool again for their next appointment. Peter Rutherford was number two at Holly Park at the time but he also found it hard going in the NWCFL inaugural season and his charges only escaped relegation on a ‘technicality’. Things got a little better the following season and he bowed out just before glory arrived. 1984-87 Alan Wellens had skippered Town’s Lancs Combination title team and went on to become the club’s top appearances holder after making his debut at Great Harwood in 1966. His playing career was ended by a broken leg against Hyde in 1981 at Hoghton Road.

Allan Wellens receiving the Lancs Combination Championship Trophy from Wesley Bridge in 1972

Alan went on to Town history with the club’s historic journey to Wembley in 1987 before he and the vast majority of the FA Vase winning side sought pastures new. 1987-92 Alan Aspinall (pictured opposite) took over the mantle of manager following the departure of the Vase squad and management team having been Reserve team boss and spent a successful five seasons in charge.

1992-93 Mick Holgate (left) presided over just one season at Hoghton Road before moving on to Leigh RMI. 1993-2002 Jimmy McBride stepped up from his position as Reserve team boss to take the reigns of the first team for almost a decade which saw the club’s move from Hoghton Road to Saints. Took the club to its first cup final since the visit to Wembley but lost out in the League Cup and Floodlit Trophy finals in the mid 1990s. 2002-2003 John Davison and Peter King arrived from Burscough having presided over a very successful period in the ‘Linnets’ history. After a disappointing first campaign despite significant financial backing the club’s need to tighten the purse strings led to the pair’s departure at the start of the 2003 campaign, along with most of the squad. 2003-04 Ex-Everton professional Paul Lodge became Town manager as the club reeled from financial cuts but unfortunately his youthful side struggled at the bottom of the league and he was replaced in January 2004. 2004-05 Former Town ‘keeper Joe Paladino took over the reigns from Lodge and secured the club’s safety from relegation before going to challenge for the title during most of 2004-05. Joe resigned in March 2005. 2005-06 Assistant to Paladino, Joe Gibiliru took over the manager’s position and presided over a period of on the field stability for the club before resigning in September 2006. 2006-07 Alex Wright, who had previously been assistant manager to Paul Lodge returned to the club as manager but his tenure was short-lived as family commitments led to him stepping down in September 2007. 2007-08 John Fletcher, Wright’s assistant, was given managerial responsibility and he steered the club away from the relegation battle with a 19th place finish at the end of 2006-7. Despite the club’s off the field problems and financial difficulties the following season saw Fletcher’s charges finish fourteenth after only one defeat in the last nine games. However Town remained rooted in a relegation spot for most of the following season and Fletcher departed with weeks of the season remaining. 2009 – 2010 Gary Bickerstaffe was appointed in March 2009 and secured the club’s safety with some ease recording six victories from the final eight games. Bickerstaffe’s fine form as manager continued throughout 2009-10 eventually finishing in 9th place. 2010 – 2011 Lee Riley steps up from assistant manager when Gary Bickerstaffe steps down at the end of the 2009-10. Lee resigned in March 2011 due to work commitments and Iain Dyson took over the managerial reigns before he too stepped down at the end of the season. 2011-12 season saw Jimmy McBride make a return to Town but it proved a difficult season and Town parted company with him as we narrowly avoided relegation. 2012 - 2013 Ian Granite became manager following success with neighbours Wigan Robin Park FC. A challenging 2012-13 season saw Town eventually steer clear of relegation, in doing so maintaining their unique 30 year stay in the North West Counties League top division. Despite an excellent start to the 2013-14 season Ian stepped down at the end of November due to business and family commitments and Ian Price took over the managerial reigns. The end of the 2014-15 season culminated in relegation for Town and Ian Price had already informed the club of his intention to step down. U21s boss Alan Gillespie and Ian Price’s long time assistant Nick Matthews were promoted to the joint managers Nick Matthews Alan Gillespie position. Many thanks to Jim Barrett and Eric Bond for their input in compiling the information.

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Comp

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Aug 08

Chadderton

NWCFL

3.00

1-3W

McLoughlin

Davidson

Kelly

A.Whelan

Sealey

Baines

AUG 11

ATHERTON LR

NWCFL

Aug 15

Maine Road

7.45

4-1W

Bradley

Davidson

Kelly

A.Whelan

Sealey

Baines

FAC EPR 3.00

2-1L

McLoughlin

Davidson

Marshall

Lennon

Sealey

A.Whelan

AUG 22

IRLAM

NWCFL

3.00

3-1W

Bradley

Davidson

Marshall

Lennon1

A.Whelan

Agbodjan1

AUG 29

ROCHDALE TOWN

NWCFL

3.00

2-3L

McLoughlin

Davidson

Marshall

Lennon

A.Whelan

Griffiths

Sep 05

Winterton Rangers

FAV 1QR

3.00

0-4W

McLoughlin

Davidson

Marshall

Lennon

Sealey

Begley

Sep 09

Litherland REMYCA

NWCFL

7.45

3-1L

McLoughlin

Davidson

Kelly

Lennon

Sealey

Begley

SEP 12

BARNTON

NWCFL

3.00

3-3D

McLoughlin

Davidson

Kelly

Gibson

Sealey

A.Whelan

Sep 15

Rochdale Town

NWCFL

7.45

3-1L

McLoughlin

Davidson

Marshall

Gibson

Sealey

A.Whelan

SEP 19

CHEADLE TOWN

NWCFL

3.00

2-2D

Bradley

Baines

Marshall

Gibson

Lennon

A.Whelan

Sep 26

Hanley Town

MUC 1R

3.00

4-1L

McLoughlin

A.Whelan

Rigby

Gibson

Lennon

Begley

Oct 03

Rochdale Town

FAV 2QR

3.00

6-2L

McLoughlin

Lawrence

Rigby

Garcia

Gibson

Begley

OCT 10

CHADDERTON

NWCFL

3.00

3-1W

Hawksworth

Lawrence

Marshall

A.Whelan

Gibson

Davies

OCT 13

WIDNES

NWCFL

7.45

3-2W

Hawksworth

Lawrence

Marshall

A.Whelan

Gibson

Davies

Oct 17

Stockport Town

NWCFL

3.00

3-0L

McLoughlin

Lawrence

Marshall

A.Whelan

Lennon

Twist

OCT 24

HOLKER OLD BOYS

NWCFL

3.00

1-3L

Hodge

Lawrence

Rigby

A.Whelan

Lennon

Pegler Davies

Oct 27

Bootle

LSC 1R

7.45

4-2L

Hodge

Davidson

Rigby

Lawrence

Pegler

Oct 31

Daisy Hill

NWCFL

3.00

1-2W

Hodge

Davidson

Rigby

Lawrence

Pegler

Baines

NOV 21

DAISY HILL

NWCFL

3.00

2-6L

Hodge

Davidson

Alex Gillespie

Lawrence

Pegler

Blayney

Dec 09

Chadderton

FDC 2R

7.45

6-3L#

Hodge

Davidson

Rigby

Lawrence

A.Whelan

Al Gillespie

DEC 19

ECCLESHALL

NWCFL

3.00

2-3L

Hodge

Presho

Rigby

Lawrence

Pegler

Blayney

Jan 09 Northwich Manchester Villa

NWCFL

3.00

0-1W

Hodge

Alex Gillespie

Rigby

Lawrence

Presho

A.Whelan

Jan 23

Eccleshall

NWCFL

3.00

0-3W

Hodge

Alex Gillespie

Marshall

Lawrence

Falconer

A.Whelan

Jan 30

Cheadle Town

NWCFL

3.00

1-2W

Hodge

Morris

Rigby

Lawrence

Falconer

A.Whelan

FEB 16

LITHERLAND REMCYA

NWCFL

7.45

2-3L

Hodge

Morris

Presho

Falconer1

Lawrence

A.Whelan

Feb 27

Atherton LR

NWCFL

3.00

1-4W*

Hodge

Morris

Presho

Lawrence

A.Whelan

Blayney

Mar 05

Hanley Town

NWCFL

3.00

2-1L

Hodge

Morris

Rigby

Lawrence

Presho

Blayney

Mar 12

Widnes

NWCFL

2.00

1-2W

Hodge

Morris

Marshall

Lawrence

Presho

Sheen

Mar 15

Holker Old Boys

NWCFL

8.00

0-5W

Hodge

Davidson

McDevitt

A.Whelan

Lawrence

Blayney

Mar 19

Bacup Borough

NWCFL

3.00

3-3D

Hodge

Davidson

Presho

Lawrence

A.Whelan

Blayney

Mar 26

Whitchurch Alport

NWCFL

3.00

0-5W

Hodge

Morris1

Rigby1

Presho

A.Whelan

Lawrence Blayney

Apr 02

Irlam

NWCFL

3.00

2-0L

Hodge

Morris

Rigby

Presho

A.Whelan

APR 05

STOCKPORT TOWN

NWCFL

7.45

0-3L

Hodge

Presho

Marshall

A.Whelan

Lawrence

Morris

Apr 09

Ashton Town

NWCFL

3.00

4-4D

Hodge

Morris

Rigby1

Presho

A.Whelan

Marshall

APR 16

NORTHWICH M.V.

NWCFL

3.00

3-0W

Hodge

Davidson

Rigby

Presho

Lawrence

A.Whelan

APR 19

ASHTON TOWN

NWCFL

7.45

0-1L

Hodge

Morris

Rigby

Presho

A.Whelan

Blayney

APR 23

WHITCHURCH ALPORT

NWCFL

3.00

APR 27

BACUP BOROUGH

NWCFL

7.45

Apr 30

Barnton

NWCFL

3.00

May 02

HANLEY TOWN

NWCFL

3.00

# - AET 3-3 @ Full Time * - 2 Own Goal @ Atherton LR 27/02/16

Name1 Name Name Name Name10

Player name and number of goals scored Player name and CAUTION Player name and DISMISSAL FOR 2 CAUTIONS Player name and DISMISSAL Player name and number of replaced player

Lorde1

Du Toit

Andy Gillespie

Nwachukwu

Marshall1

D.Whelan

Duke10

Russell21

Perry11

Bradley

Lorde1

Du Toit

Andy Gillespie2

Nwachukwu

Marshall

Lennon

Russell11

Perry71

Duke10

McLoughlin

Baines

Du Toit

Andy Gillespie1

Lorde

Kelly

Perry10

Nwachukwu7

Duke

D.Whelan3

Bradley

Duke

Griffiths

Andy Gillespie1

Nwachukwu

Golding

Lorde6

Perry11

Rooney

Rigby10

McLoughlin

Perry

Du Toit1

Andy Gillespie1

Rigby

Agbodjan

Golding10

Lorde7

Nwachukwu

Duke11

Rooney

Twist

Du Toit

Andy Gillespie1

Nwachukwu

Rigby1

Perry91

Agbodjan111

Golding10

A.Whelan

Rooney

Twist1

Du Toit

Andy Gillespie

Nwachukwu

Marshall

Perry12

Gibson11

Golding

Baines10

Bradley

Du Toit

Baines

Andy Gillespie1

Twist

Rigby

Perry102

Duke

Lennon5

Begley

Golding11

Duke

Baines

Andy Gillespie1

Du Toit

Rigby

Perry11

Nwachukwu6

Golding

Lennon2

Bradley

Du Toit

Twist

Andy Gillespie2

Dempsey

Sealey

Perry8

Duke10

Rigby

Golding5

McLoughlin

Baines

Du Toit

Andy Gillespie

Gregson

Twist

Perry11

Golding81

Hoult

Duke6

Bradley

Baines

A.Whelan

Andy Gillespie1

Du Toit

Gregson1

Lennon8

Golding10

Hoult11

Graham

Bradley

Duke

Gregson1

Andy Gillespie1

Golding

Du Toit

Rigby10

Lennon

Perry71

Hoult

Twist8

Duke

Gregson

Andy Gillespie1

Golding1

Du Toit1

Rigby8

Lennon

Perry7

Hoult

Twist10

Duke

Du Toit

Andy Gillespie

Gregson

Golding

Rigby11

Baines8

Perry2

Hoult

Al Gillespie

Duke

Gregson

Andy Gillespie

Du Toit

Hoult1

Golding11

Baines

Davidson7

Twist6

Al Gillespie

Baines

Andy Gillespie1

Blayney

Hoult1

Du Toit7

A.Whelan11

Duke

Lennon6

Bradley

Al Gillespie

Blayney

Andy Gillespie

Du Toit2

Hoult

Golding10

A.Whelan

Duke8

Lennon

Perry11

Murphy

Morris

Andy Gillespie1

Lomax1

Rigby

A.Whelan2

Perry

Baines

Duke7

Du Toit8

Gregson1

Baines

Andy Gillespie1

Pegler1

Hoult

Woodhall7

Blayney

Marshall

Davies

Bradley10

Smith

Morris

Andy Gillespie2

Lomax

Greene

A.Whelan11

Davidson2

Baines7

Alex Gillespie

Bradley

Pegler1

Blayney

Andy Gillespie

Murphy

Greene

Lomax10

Baines7

Smith

Woodhall

Hoult11

Mavers

Sheen1

Andy Gillespie1

Murphy

Rigby

Greene3

Morris2

Davidson

Smith10

Mavers

Sheen

Andy Gillespie1

Greene

Murphy

Presho8

Alex Gillespie

Blayney

Smith

Lomax111

Lomax

Blayney

Andy Gillespie1

Sheen

Mavers

Greene

Smith

Alex Gillespie

Rigby8

Murphy7

Greene

Sheen1

Andy Gillespie

Lomax1

Pegler

Alex Gillespie

Rigby10

Smith8

Davidson7

Sheen

Mavers1

Andy Gillespie

Lomax

Pegler

Greene6

Alex Gillespie

Davidson8

Smith7

Pegler

Mavers

Andy Gillespie1

Lomax1

Greene

Blayney8

Alex Gillespie7

Davidson

Murphy11

Lomax1

Pegler1

Andy Gillespie1

Mavers1

Greene

Alex Gillespie6

Rigby91

Hoult7

Lomax

Pegler

Andy Gillespie2

Greene

Rigby1

Alex Gillespie7

Hoult10

McDevitt

Pegler

Blayney

Andy Gillespie1

Lomax1

Greene

Alex Gillespie11

Mavers

Brady101

Davidson2

Jones

Lomax

Pegler

Andy Gillespie

Mavers

Greene

Alex Gillespie10

Marshall6

Rawsthorne

Davidson7

Jones

Pegler

Lomax

Andy Gillespie

Greene

Rigby

Alex Gillespie7

Blayney

Mavers5

Davidson11

Jones

Sheen1

Blayney

Andy Gillespie2

Greene

Mavers

Lomax10

Pegler11

Alex Gillespie7

Davidson

Lawrence

Lomax1

Blayney

Andy Gillespie1 Alex Gillespie

Alex Gillespie

Sheen

Andy Gillespie

Pegler

A.Whelan Jones Jones

Morris

Greene21

Rawsthorne4

Moran12

Bowyer

Greene

Lawrence10

Rawsthorne11

Davidson7

Bowyer

Widnes

2-2 3-2 0-1 1-1 1-1 3-6 1-3

1-1 1-1

3-0 1-6 3-0

0-3 1-3 0-3 0-4 1-3 2-3 2-4 1-2 2-1 4-3 4-2 1-2 1-2 0-3

3-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-2 2-3 2-0

1-2 1-2 0-3 4-3 3-1 0-5

5-1 0-0 3-2 2-0 3-1 3-1 1-2 0-0 4.3

2-2 2-0 5-2 1-4 2-1 1-3 4-1 3-0 3-1 3-0 1-4 1-2

1-1 1-4

0-2 1-0

3-1

0-1 2-2 2-1 2-1 0-2 0-5 0-2

Rochdale Town

2-0 4-3 0-3 1-6 5-0

St Helens Town

0-1 4-1

Stockport Town

2-1 4-0 3-2 0-2 2-0 3-5

4-1 11-1 0-1 1-3 0-1 2-0 4-3

1-2 0-5 0-0 8-0 3-1

3-1 3-0 4-0 2-0 1-0 5-1 4-1 1-1

4-1 2-2 3-1 1-2 1-0 1-0

Northwich Man Villa 0-2 3-0 0-2 3-3 2-0 0-3 2-2 4-3 1-3 1-2 1-3 2-1

Widnes

Whitchurch Alport

0-1 2-1 4-2 9-2 3-3 1-1 7-0 6-0

4-0 4-2 1-2 2-2 1-2 2-4 1-1 0-3 1-2 0-1 5-3

Eccleshall

Whitchurch Alport

Stockport Town

0-1 5-1

0-4

0-2

St Helens Town

Rochdale Town

Northwich M Villa

Litherland REMYCA

2-0 1-2 0-0 1-1 0-1 4-1 1-0 1-2 2-1 7-1

Daisy Hill

Irlam

3-0 2-0 6-0 0-0 0-0

Litherland REMYCA

Holker Old Boys

0-1 5-5

1-2 10-1 3-0 2-2 1-1

3-1 2-1

0-2 0-3 2-1 1-4 0-0 0-1 2-3

2-3

Chadderton

Holker Old Boys

Hanley Town

2-3 4-0 3-2 0-0 4-3 0-1 2-2 0-1 1-4 5-1 3-2 4-4 0-1 5-0 1-2 0-4 0-6 3-1 1-4 0-3 1-1 1-3 3-2

Cheadle Town

Hanley Town

Eccleshall

Daisy Hill

Barnton

Cheadle Town

Bacup Borough

Chadderton

0-0 1-1

Barnton

Atherton LR

Bacup Borough

Ashton Town

Atherton LR

Ashton Town

North West Counties Football League Division One Season 2015-16 Thurs 21/04/16

1-1 2-0 1-3 4-3 0-3 2-1 3-0

3-3 3-1 2-2 2-6 2-3

0-1 0-2 1-1 2-3 3-1

1-3 3-1 2-3 3-0 2-3

6-0 1-0

5-1 0-3

3-2

0-3 2-2 2-1 3-1 3-0

4-1 2-2

0-2 2-2 1-5 1-6 1-1 1-4 1-1 0-5 0-3 2-2 0-3 1-1 0-4 1-1 0-5

3-3

2-3 4-1 5-2 1-3 0-2 1-1 2-1

Goals in a career 216 Steve Pennington 118 Terry Garner 108 Gary Laird 105 Lee Cooper 101 Glenn Walker 94 Iain Dyson 83 Harry McCann 81 Ray Fairweather 72 Arthur Tyrer 68 Phil Stainton 63 Mervyn Bull

1-3 1-2 1-2 1-3 2-3 1-1 1-2 6-1 3-3

St Helens Town AFC - Player Records 1946-2015 Goals in a season 47 Phil Stainton 1963/64 46 Steve Pennington 1997/98 45 Jackie Kendrick 1973/74 45 Steve Pennington 1993/94 40 Bob Potter 1952/53 38 Terry Fearns 2000/01 36 Albert Leadbetter 1950/51 35 Arthur Tyrer 1957/58 34 Lee Cooper 2001/02 33 Ronnie Rigby 1952/53 32 Harry McCann 1950/51 31 Terry Garner 1950/51

Career Appearances (Qualification 250 games) 448 Alan Wellens (inc. 207 estimated) 359 John Critchley (16 est.) 352 Steve Pennington 346 Gary Lowe (1 est.) 345 Glenn Walker 327 Jackie Atherton (122 est.) 300 Jackie Cooke (1 est.) 287 Gary Laird 280 Kevin Grice (147 est.) 278 Jimmy Woodyer (67 est.) 276 Iain Dyson 272 Ray Fairweather (3 est.) 265 Larry Redmond (134 est.)

ST. HELENS TOWN AFC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A STATISTICAL HISTORY by Glyn Jones Part 68 - Season 2014-15 North West Counties League Team Glossop North End Runcorn Linnets 1874 Northwich Colne Ashton Athletic Squires Gate Bootle Congleton Town AFC Liverpool Silsden Nelson Winsford United Runcorn Town Abbey Hey Maine Road West Didsbury & Chorlton Alsager Town AFC Blackpool Barnoldswick Town St. Helens Town Bacup & Rossendale Borough Stockport Sports Opponents 1874 Northwich Abbey Hey AFC Blackpool AFC Liverpool Alsager Town Ashton Athletic Bacup & Rossendale Borough Barnoldswick Town Bootle Colne Congleton Town Glossop North End Maine Road Nelson Runcorn Linnets Runcorn Town Silsden Squires Gate West Didsbury & Chorlton Winsford United

P 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 0 Home Feb 24 Sep 9 Aug 5 Sep 13 Aug 9 Feb 17 Nov 29 Aug 30 Feb 7 Nov 8 Mar 14 Mar 10 Apr 18 Feb 28 Sep 16 Oct 28 Apr 21 Oct 11 Sep 27 Mar 21

W 33 28 26 25 21 17 19 17 17 16 16 15 13 14 12 13 12 7 7 7 6 0

D 3 8 8 5 12 16 6 9 8 8 7 10 8 5 9 4 6 9 6 5 6 0 Result Lost 1-4 Won 1-0 Won 3-0 Lost 0-9 Lost 0-4 Lost 0-2 Won 2-0 Won 4-3 Lost 1-2 Lost 2-5 Lost 1-3 Lost 1-3 Won 2-0 Lost 1-6 Lost 0-1 Drew 2-2 Drew 1-1 Drew 0-0 Lost 0-3 Drew 1-1

L 4 4 6 10 7 7 15 14 15 16 17 15 19 21 19 23 22 24 27 28 28 0

F 100 89 90 86 69 62 76 68 74 55 69 66 72 56 52 57 64 37 45 46 42 0 Away Mar 3 Mar 7 Oct 21 Nov 25 Jan 17 Apr 6 Aug 13 Feb 14 Sep 23 Aug 23 Oct 18 Apr 9 Aug 2 Dec 20 Nov 15 Aug 18 Jan 3 Jan 10 Jan 24 Sep 20

A 23 39 35 47 38 42 63 57 56 62 64 62 75 74 75 84 87 81 98 115 98 0

Pts 102 92 86 80 75 67 63 60 59 56 55 55 47 47 45 43 42 30 27 26 24 0

Result Lost 0-5 Lost 1-3 Lost 1-2 Lost 3-7 Lost 2-4 Lost 3-4 Won 6-2 Lost 1-4 Lost 0-3 Lost 0-4 Lost 0-2 Lost 0-4 Won 2-1 Lost 0-4 Lost 0-1 Lost 2-7 Lost 1-2 Drew 1-1 Lost 0-3 Lost 0-3

Extra-Prelim.

Aug 16

1st Rd. Qual. 2nd Rd. Qual. 1st Rd. 2nd Rd. 3rd Rd.

Sep 6 Oct 5 Nov 1 Nov 22 Dec 6

2nd Rd.

Oct 25

1st Rd.

Sep 30

Player Ashton, Cole Banasko, Christian Barton, Thomas Bell, Kristian Bergqvist, Karl Birchall, Adam Brinksman, Chris Brooks, Daniel Casey, Paul Christou, Dimitrios Cook-Hannah, Paul Cottington, Chris Coulter, Sam Coyle, Lewis Crowther, Rory Davidson, Matthew Dempsey, Dave Derby, Fraser Duffy, Ryan Falconer, Hamish Findlay, Fraser Gillespie, Alex Gillespie, Andy Golding, Jack Grant, Gareth Halpin, Jay Harrison, Lee Hont, Jack Houghton, Mike

FA CUP ATHERTON COLLIERIES FA VASE Irlam NOSTELL MINERS WELFARE YORKSHIRE AMATEUR Alnwick Town TADCASTER ALBION MEN UNITED CUP Widnes LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP Burscough

App Sub Total Goals 11 11 4 1 5 3 3 11 2 13 9 9 8 17 6 7 1 8 7 7 2 1 3 4 4 1 1 13 9 22 15 15 1 3 4 10 10 2 39 39 16 5 21 1 1 2 1 3 14 14 42 42 1 1 5 6 1 1 3 4 32 2 34 11 6 2 8 14 14 1 18 1 19 1 4 5 17 1 18 3 1 4

Home

Lost

2-5

Away Home Home Away Home

Won Won Won Won Lost

2-1 AET 2-0 3-1 5-4 AET 2-4

Away

Drew

4-4*

Away

Lost

1-4

Player Hughes, Nathan Hulme, Neil Hynes, Liam Leyland, Kieran Lightbody, Tom McKay, Jack Marshall, Jack Martland, Nathan Mawdsley, Andy Moore, Thomas Morris, Aaron Mullin, Chris Ogden, Nathan Peers, Joseph Pegler, Edward Perry, Marcus Pullinger, Sam Richardson, Ed Rushton-W, James Saleh, Jamil Saunders, Lewis Smith-Cunnington, W Stevenson, Jordan Taylor, Ryan Luke Tingay, Chris Vincent, Danny Whelan, Dom Whyte, Chad Totals

App Sub Total Goals 1 1 7 1 8 7 1 8 1 1 3 2 5 1 35 5 40 4 1 3 4 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 48 48 8 2 2 6 6 1 1 2 3 7 7 19 14 33 5 1 1 14 2 16 33 5 38 3 6 1 7 1 7 7 1 1 1 1 4 1 5 1 2 2 3 3 2 3 5 15 9 24 12 528 109 637 67

The original St. Helens Town club was formed in 1901 and played at Park Road, behind the Primrose Vaults public house. Although it was known as the Primrose Ground, the players changed further down Park Road at the Black Horse pub. Playing in the Lancashire League and Lancashire Combination, the team enjoyed some early success, but struggled after the Great War and appears to have folded midway through the 1928/29 season. The club was re-formed by George Fryer and a group of local businessmen in 1946. They took out a lease of the former cricket ground at Hoghton Road, Sutton, adjacent to the St. Helens Junction railway station and, although it entered in the FA Cup in the 1946/47 season, a team could not be raised in time to fulfil its tie with Prescot Cables. Friendly games were played, then local team Derbyshire Hill Rovers were taken over in April 1947, those players forming the nucleus of the team which entered the Liverpool County Combination at the start of the 1947/48 season. St. Helens Town soon began to prosper and early results included a sensational 10-4 win over Everton “A” on 6th December 1947. Former German prisoner-of-war Bert Trautmann joined the club in the Summer of 1948, the strapping goalkeeper helping the team to win its first trophy, the George Mahon Cup, which was secured with a 2-1 win over Runcorn at Prescot on 7 th May 1949. Crowds averaged over 2000 that season, peaking with a league record attendance of 3102 against Burscough Tommy O’Neil in October 1948. Wembley,1987 The following season, 1949/50, Town entered the Lancashire Combination and, despite losing Trautmann to Manchester City in October 1949, they won the Second Division title in some style the following season, three players, Albert Leadbetter (36), Harry McCann (32) and Terry Garner (31) all netting over 30 goals apiece. An all-time club record attendance of “between 8000 and 9000” witnessed a friendly game against Manchester City, arranged as part of the Trautmann transfer deal, in April 1950 and another 4000 witnessed a second match with City the following season. Although relegated by a slender margin from the First Division in 1951/52, the club continued to look forward, even contemplating Football League status and, in order to further their ambitions, it moved to the former St. Helens Recs. ground at City Road. Initial crowds were encouraging but, despite success, the club decided to move back to Hoghton Road in October 1953, where they remained until April 2000. Town produced a number of fine players who joined Football League clubs, including Bill Foulkes (Manchester United), John Quinn (Sheffield Wednesday) and John Connelly who joined Burnley, later transferring to Manchester United and who played in the England 1966 World Cup winning squad. More recently, Dave Bamber scored goals in all four divisions of the league with a host of different clubs, starting and ending his league career at Blackpool and Karl Ledsham is now playing his football at Conference level, initially with Southport, then at Lincoln City. Following a second relegation in 1956, St. Helens Town continued to play in the Lancashire Combination, winning the Championship in 1971/72, by nine points ahead of Accrington Stanley. However, the formation of the Northern Premier League in 1968 led to a gradual drain of stronger clubs from the Combination and St. Helens joined the Cheshire League in 1975, becoming founder members of the North West Counties League seven years later. They held the

St Helens Town 1948

proud record of being the only club to play in the NW Counties’ top flight every season until they were relegated in April 2015, conceding an injury-time equaliser to Silsden in the last game of the season, a match they had to win to stay up. Town enjoyed a golden era in the late 1980s, just missing out on an appearance in the First Round proper of the FA Cup in 1985/86, losing to Morecambe in a Fourth Qualifying Round Replay, but they obtained ample compensation by winning the FA Vase at Wembley in 1987, beating near neighbours Warrington Town 3-2, with two goals from Phil Layhe and one from Brian Rigby. They were regular promotion candidates for many years, largely due to the scoring exploits of Steve “Pellet” Pennington, who grabbed 216 goals in 351 games, his season’s best hauls of 45 in 1993/94 and 46 in 1997/98 just failing to beat the club record of 47 scored by Phil Stainton in 1963/64. This season is a momentous one for St. Helens Town: not only do they have to fight to regain their Premier Division status, but also they are looking to return to a new base, back in the town at Ruskin Drive. The Hoghton Road facilities had fallen into disrepair and the site was sold for housing in 2002, Town having gone into partnership with Saints Rugby League club, groundsharing at the old Knowsley Road ground for 10 years, but the intended relocation to the new Langtree Park ground did not materialise and the club embarked on a nomadic existence, first at Ashton Town, now at Ashton Athletic. Construction work at the Council-owned multisports facility at Ruskin Drive has been delayed, but is now under way and Town are looking to move in at the start of the 2016-17 season, hopefully back in the Premier Division.

Club Honours: 1949 George Mahon Trophy Winners 1951 Lancs Comb Division 2 Champions 1972 Lancs Combination Champions 1973 Bass Charrington Cup Winners 1974 Watson Trophy Winners 1978 St Helens Hospital Cup Winners 1979 St Helens Comb Div 1 Runners Up 1979 St Helens Hospital Cup Runners Up 1980 St Helens Comb Div 1 Champions 1985 NWCFL Reserve Div 2 Runners Up 1986 NWCFL Reserve Div 1 Runners Up 1987 FA Vase Winners (Wembley) 1994 League Challenge Cup Finalists 1994 NWCFL Reserve Division Runners Up 1995 NWCFL Reserve Division Champions 1996 NWCFL Reserve Division Runners Up 1998 Floodlit Trophy Finalists 1999 REALCO Fair Play Award Winners 2009 Bert Trautmann Trophy Winners 2014-15 South Lancs League U17s Cup Finalists 2014-15 Cheshire FA U21 League Champions

Record Appearances: Alan Wellens (448) Record Goal Scorer: Steve Pennington (216) Record Attendances: 3012 at Hoghton Road v Burscough (1948) 8000 at Hoghton Road v Man City (1950) 1723 at Knowsley Rd v FC Utd Manchester (2006) 9000 at Prescot Cables v Runcorn (1949) Programme Awards 1993-94 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1995-96 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1997-98 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1998-99 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1999-00 NWCFL Programme of the Year 2000-01 NWCFL Programme of the Year 2009-10 NWCFL Premier Division 2010-11 NWCFL Premier Division 2011-12 NWCFL Premier Division 2012-13 NWCFL Premier Division 2013-14 NWCFL Premier Division 2014-15 NWCFL Premier Division Wirral Programme Club National Survey 1996-97 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1997-98 NWCFL Programme of the Year 1998-99 NWCFL Programme of the Year Programme Monthly 2007-08 NWCFL Programme of the Year

Soccer Club Swap Shop National Awards 2010-11 Placed 28th 2011-12 Placed 8th 2012-13 Placed 7th 2013-14 Placed 8th 2014-15 Placed 5th NWCFL 2015 Awards Payer of the Month Oct Andy Gillespie ‘Keeper of the Month Nov Matthew Hodge January 2016 Team of the Month ‘Keeper of the Month Jan Matthew Hodge

St Helens Town AFC 1979 Club President Allan Wellens who made 448 appearances for Town (back row, 3rd from left) pictured with his team mates at Hoghton Road

Above: FA Vase success at Wembley in 1987 Left: Ace striker Steve Pennington the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time leading goal-scorer with 216 goals from 352 appearances for the club which sees him third on the all-time appearances list

Play Off Dream Shattered? St Helens fall to costly defeat as Ashton grind out victory By Kieran Ford St Helens Town went into last night’s game at Brocstedes Park knowing that a win was paramount if they were to keep their promotion ambitions alive. After their 3-0 success against Northwich Manchester Villa on Saturday, the play offs were still in sight, but would have to rely on results from others, even if they were to gain 3 points in tonight’s battle. They were facing Ashton Town for the 2nd time in 10 days, but Ashton were enduring a run of only 1 win in 12 games prior to the contest, if the game was anything like the 8 goal contest last Saturday, we were sure to be in for a thriller! The home side made 3 changes from Saturday’s victory, as they knew they were in for a tough game against a side only 2 places below them in the league with 2 games in hand. Aaron Morris moved back into defence while Matty Davidson was dropped to the bench. Sam Sheen, Ed Pegler and Danny Greene came into the starting 11 as replacements for Adam Lawrence and the suspended George Lomax. Similar to St Helens’ past few games, the game started evenly as there was a lot of possession in the midfield for both sides as they looked to ease into the game. However, it was plain to see that St Helens were allowing Ashton the ball as they looked to counter attack through Pegler, Greene and top scorer Andy Gillespie. In a game of few chances, relinquishing the possession battle meant that the majority of chances were bound to fall to the away side. This was indeed the case as Ashton created the first major chance 10 minutes into the game as the Ashton captain Sean Robinson pulled the ball back to Phillip Williams however his effort hit Matt Hodge’s far post. The home team then arguably created their best effort of the game as Ed Pegler, who is prone to scoring long range efforts, sent a dipping effort from 25 yards crashing against the bar of Ashton goalkeeper Joe Clements’ goal. As the ball was in the air Sam Sheen was running into the area but could not control his header as it went wide of the post. Town looked promising in spells throughout the first half, but failed to muster shots on target. A speculative Andy Gillespie effort that forced a smart save from Clements was all they could show for in the first half.

Just after the half an hour mark, the away side took the lead, as a foul in the build-up of an Ashton move lead to advantage being played which caused confusion in the St Helens defence. When they eventually tried to clear their lines, the ball broke to former St Helens winger Neil Weaver who sent Hodge the wrong way to score his 4th goal in as many matches, his 3rd in 2 matches against his former club. The goal was accompanied by a Paul Pogba inspired “dab” celebration for good measure. This meant that Town went into the dressing room 1 goal down, which if the game was won on possession, was widely expected, however with Ashton also lacking chances, there was still every chance for St Helens to walk away with a result. An intelligent tactical change decided the game on Saturday, however the second half in this contest started in the worst possible fashion for the Reds as defender Aaron Morris conceded a penalty only 3 minutes after the restart. Up stepped Weaver looking to double his tally for the night, however skied his effort over the bar in what was a let off for the home side. It was expected that St Helens would look to press for an equaliser, however were stifled at every opportunity as Gillespie was often isolated up front as Town had no answer to Ashton’s pressing and solid defensive display. The game petered out as the home side were only able to create one more chance before the game’s conclusion with Andy Gillespie firing over. There were some positives from St Helens however, even if they were to be on the losing side, Ant Whelan continued his string of solid performances in defence, Hodge made a terrific save from an effort from range in the second half, and Sam Rawsthorne came off the bench for the second successive game as he looks to consolidate a place in and around the first time for next season. FT: St Helens Town 0 – 1 Ashton Town (Weaver, 31)

Q1. Who was the first man to have played and then managed the English national team? Q2. Which five footballers have won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award?

Q3. Who was the last player to score in “normal time” of a World Cup Final? Q4. How many of the current “92 clubs” this season are located within the M25? Q5. Who was Liverpool’s captain for the 1996 FA Cup Final Vs Manchester United? Q6. Which current Premier League player was in the starting line-up for one of the teams in the 1998 FA Cup Final?

Q7. Which player scored in the 2002, 2006, 2010 & 2014 World Cup Final tournaments? Q8. West Ham United hold the record for being relegated from the Premier League with the most points but how many points did they have? Q9. Excluding penalties which defender has scored the most Premier League goals? Q10. Who was the first German to win the Premier League? Q11. How was Premier League history made when Portsmouth lost 4-1 at home to Arsenal in December 2009? Q12. Which player holds the unwanted record of having scored the most own goals in a Premier League season after he put through his own goal 4 times last season?

Q13. Which is the only club Liverpool have failed to beat in Premier League history? Q14. With which club did David Beckham end his playing career? Q15. Which club has taken part in the most FA Cup Semi Finals?

1) Alf Ramsey 2) Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Michael Owen, Paul Gascoigne & Bobby Moore 3) Marco Materazzi 4) 15 5) John Barnes 6) Shay Given 7) Miroslav Klose 8) 42 points 9) John Terry 10) Jens Lehmann 11) There were no English players in either starting line-up 12) Martin Skrtel 13) Blackpool 14) Paris Saint-Germain 15) Arsenal with 28 appearances

Town Are Back On Track! An inspired second half performance ensures that St Helens Town return to winning ways. by Kieran Ford Both teams started nervously, as they were looking to evaluate the other sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tactics, this meant that both sides saw a lot of the ball, but were unable to muster any clear cut opportunities inside the opening exchanges of the contest. Town were impressive in the midfield throughout the game, as Alex Gillespie, making his first start since January, could be seen covering all areas of the pitch, Aaron Morris, again showed his valuable versatility, and Todd Blayney completed a series of long range passes to keep Town on top during the game. There were chances few and far between in the opening half, although the home side did have the ball in the net just after the 10 minute mark when the ball was bundled past the NMV goalkeeper Daniel Whiting from an Alex Gillespie free kick, however, George Lomax made sure the ball went into the goal but he was in an offside position meaning that the goal was ruled out. Following this the two sides had a chance apiece with the side from Manchester hitting the bar, and just before half time, Andy Gillespie found some space inside the box, but his curling effort could only hit the post, in an attempt similar to one he had scored 7 days prior. As a dull first half came to an end, both sides knew that something had to change if there was going to be any goals in this contest. Half Time: St Helens Town 0-0 Northwich Manchester Villa Changes were afoot and St Helens Town joint managers Nick Matthews and Alan Gillespie duly delivered as Matty Davidson was replaced by Daniel Greene who now played between the two strikers Andy Gillespie and Lomax as Town looked to unlock the NMV defence by playing more attacking. Chances were instantly more frequent as the home side looked to take the game to the visitors right away as the newly introduced Greene was at the forefront of their attacks. This could be seen as his pullback presented a great chance to Andy Gillespie but he got the ball stuck under his feet and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the attempt on target. The breakthrough came on 51 minutes as a driven free kick from Andy Gillespie took a deflection and evaded Whiting to reward the tactical change with a goal. The attempts continued to flow for the home side as the opening goal going their way had clearly given them some momentum. An Alex Gillespie corner was met by an onrushing Andy Presho however his powerful header could only sail past the post. The impressive substitute Greene was eventually rewarded with a place on the score sheet as he found a pocket of space

between the NMV midfield and defence, beat one defender with ease before hitting a shot from roughly 25 yards out that was helped in from the goalkeeper to double Town’s advantage, and to further increase the likelihood of 3 important points. Goal number 3 ensured the victory for Town and arguably the best goal was saved until last as some neat football around the NMV area ended in a one-two between George Lomax and Greene and the former was played through to calmly slot the ball into the far corner to compound a confident return the winning ways. Full Time: Town (Gillespie, 51) (Greene, 58) (Lomax, 70) 3-0 Northwich Manchester Villa

To add to the promising signs of today’s match, Town gave debuts to Rafael Moran, and Sam Rawsthorne, the captain of the club’s under 18’s. With these being such important games for Town’s play off push, it is encouraging to see the faith that is being placed on these youngsters by Matthews and Gillespie. A busy end of season period now awaits Town as they fact Ashton Town on Tuesday at Brocstedes Park, looking to avenge the 4-4 draw last Saturday, before hosting bottom club Whitchurch Alport again at home next Saturday.

Last Saturday’s Match Sponsors v Northwich Manchester Villa Wilf Marshall and our guests from Finding Furever Homes (NW Dog Rescue) pictured with Town joint managers Alan Gillespie and Nick Matthews

St Helens Town have announced details surrounding their planned return to St Helens this summer. With work well underway at their new home ground at Ruskin Drive, Town are looking forward to a return to St Helens following an extended period in exile which has seen them play ‘home games’ at Atherton Collieries, Ashton Town and currently at Ashton Athletic. The Ruskin Drive project is being led by St Helens Council Sports Development department, in conjunction with the Liverpool County FA and the Football Foundation, and will see a new 3G set-up at the former Pilkington’s Sport and Social complex which is now managed by the Council. Construction has recently commenced and is due for completion in the summer, with work including new floodlighting, a 200 seater stand and purpose built changing room facilities which will ensure the ground meets the minimum requirements for the NWCFL Premier Division. The development has been some years in the planning and will form part of a broader project across the site which will see the facilities for rugby, tennis, cricket, bowls and football hugely improved.

Town will access the facilities, alongside Cheshire League neighbours Pilkington FC who have been based on the site for many years. Club Chairman John McKiernan said, ‘We are delighted to be making a return to the town after a long time as the tenants of a number of clubs. Everyone at the St Helens Town is really looking forward to all our teams returning home, and we must thank all the partners involved in making this happen. ‘We have to be really thankful for the great support offered us over the last five years without which the club would now have been a distant memory. I’d like offer a special thanks to our current landlords Ashton Athletic who have been great hosts, especially in light of the dreadful weather we’ve experienced over the last two seasons. "We’ve worked hard to maintain a presence in the town and to fly the flag for the borough across the region and in the FA’s national competitions. When we left St Helens we were one team, and now we are four with an U18s, U21s and adult Sunday team added to our NWCFL first team with a plan to continue our growth. With a formal inspection of the new ground by North West Counties Football League officials unable to take place prior to the 31st March 2016 deadline, the club has entered into a ground share agreement for the 2016-17 season with Evo-Stik League side Prescot Cables.

John McKiernan added: "I’d like to thank Chairman Tony Zeverona and the board at Cables for agreeing to host us at Hope Street, should our new home not be ready at the start of the 2016-17 campaign. "We have had to sign a season-long agreement with Prescot to satisfy the FA security of tenure requirements, but we are confident that any use of Hope Street will be minimal.

‘We hope to have further updates as work progresses and plan a series of events next season to celebrate the club’s 70th anniversary".

The club are looking for a kit sponsor for the start of the 2016-17 season. With a St Helens homecoming (as part of the Ruskin development) and a return to our traditional blue and white next season when we will also celebrate our 70th anniversary we start the search for a new kit sponsor. EcigUK St Helens, recently relocated to Hall Street, St Helens have been our superb sponsors for the past two seasons but new EU regulations on the promotion and marketing of E-Cigarettes and associated products come into effect on May 20th and has meant that they are unable to continue into a third season. Club Chairman John McKiernan said, ‘Our support from Eddie and all at EcigUk St Helens has been brilliant and I know they did want to continue with their kit sponsorship, especially having supported us during a difficult period when we have been playing out of town. ‘I am disappointed for the club and for EcigUk St Helens but the decision has been taken out of our hands. I’d like to thank them for their continued support and there’s still plenty to play for before the season ends. I’d like to think we have provided great coverage for EcigUK as part of their sponsorship, proving real value for money and a return on their investment in the club.’

We are looking for a 1st team kit sponsor for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons covering a period from June 2016 through to May 2018 but we would also consider a one-year deal. Each package would include the following offer:

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Company name/logo on the front of the 1st team HOME and AWAY shirts (40+ games per season). Company name/logo on the back of the 1st team HOME and Away shirts. Press launch/photographs for the sponsorship deal (plus lots of website and social media coverage) Full page, full colour programme advert (we can produce the artwork) plus use of company logo/details throughout the editorial pages of the match programme. Adverts can be updated throughout the season. Programme editorial throughout the season

Company advert on multiple pages of our website linking to your website Use of company name/logo in press releases, match reports, etc Multiple match photos submitted to the local newspapers VIP tickets for our End of Season Presentation Evening and other nonmatchday activities 1 x Executive Match Sponsorship (up to six additional guests) 1 x Match Ball Sponsorship (up to two additional guests) 4 x VIP Match Passes (allowing entry and hospitality throughout the season) Tweets/Re-tweets, Facebook posts/re-posts - significant promotion of the shirt sponsor 1 x Ground Advertising Board

Further details are available from: John McKiernan Chairman, St Helens Town AFC mckiernanj@live.com 07713 339 682

PLEASE SUPPORT NON-LEAGUE FINALS DAY by Tony Incenzo of talkSPORT Radio I would like to call upon all football followers to support NonLeague Finals Day at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 22 2016: The FA Vase – Final Hereford v Morpeth Town (12.15pm) The FA Trophy – Final FC Halifax Town v Grimsby Town (4.15pm) I passionately believe that this is a major step forward in how the FA Trophy and FA Vase Finals are marketed. It should be possible to bring the whole Non-League community together for a glorious day of celebration at Wembley. I have been an avid follower of Non-League football for more than 40 years. I grew up in North-West London and I used to watch my local teams – Hendon, Barnet and the old Finchley FC – whenever I could as a school kid. Nowadays, my diet of attending Non-League football mainly consists of groundhopping. But I always try to take in the major Finals at Wembley. Over the last couple of seasons however, I have been very disappointed with the attendances at those showpiece games…

2014…18,120 for the FA Trophy Final, Cambridge United v Gosport Borough 2015…14,585 for the FA Trophy Final, North Ferriby v Wrexham 2014…5,431 for the FA Vase Final, Sholing v West Auckland Town 2015…9,674 for the FA Vase Final, North Shields v Glossop North End Now compare these figures to the record crowds for the respective Finals: 53,262 at 2007 FA Trophy Final, Stevenage Borough v Kidderminster Harriers 36,232 at 2007 FA Vase Final, Truro City v AFC Totton Yes I know there was special interest in 2007 as it was the first year that the Finals returned to the rebuilt Wembley Stadium. But even so, there has been an alarming decline in crowds since then. It must have been getting towards the point where it is no longer viable to stage these Finals at the national stadium – especially the FA Vase. That would be a great shame for the players and supporters of the participating teams. Therefore I would like to see every club that participates in the overall FA Trophy and Vase competitions attempting to sell 50 tickets each and running a coach to Non-League Finals Day at Wembley. A total of 276 teams took part in the 2015/16 FA Trophy competition with 572 in the FA Vase. If they all sold 50 tickets each, it would bring 40,000-plus to the Finals Day on top of the supporters of the respective finalists and other neutrals. I can hear people now saying: “Our club couldn’t sell 50 tickets!” Well even the smallest of Non-League clubs have 50 people involved – first team and reserve players, committee, supporters and WAGS. The ticket prices are very attractive and you would definitely enjoy a great day out! Anyway, those are my ideas. Let’s embrace and boost the FA Trophy and Vase Finals. The alternative is losing their traditional place at the national stadium due to a lack of interest. Follow Tony Incenzo on Twitter @TonyIncenzo

Bacup Borough's 7-0 win over Whitchurch Alport last Saturday has set what is believed to be a new league record. Seven different goalscorers were on target for Borough, and having checked records as far as is possible, League Statistician Paul Cowburn believes that it is the first time seven different scorers have been on target in a league game which finished 7-0. While checking the records, Paul also discovered the following games: 27th March 2001 - Clitheroe 13 Cheadle Town 0 - eight different scorers 28th January 2006 - Cammell Laird 13 Nelson 0 (League Challenge Cup) seven different scorers. And of course, earlier this season, West Didsbury & Chorlton recorded the highest ever win by a NWCFL club, when they beat Dinnington Town 15-1 in the FA Vase, and nine different scorers hit the back of the net for West on the day.

Barnton lifted the Reusch First Division Challenge Trophy for the first time after a penalty shoot out victory over Hanley Town. In an entertaining game at Congleton Town’s Richborough Estates Stadium, Barnton were behind for most of the opening 90 minutes after conceding an early own goal, but a terrific strike from Matthew Rigby brought them back level at 11, and took the game into extra time. With no further scoring in the extra 30 minutes, Barnton held their nerve to convert all five penalties in the shoot out, and left Hanley with an unpalatable feeling of déjà vu, as they also lost on penalties in the final of the same competition two years ago against Formby. This time around, the Potteries club, who have beaten Barnton home and away in the league this season, were rueing missed chances over the course of the evening that could have seen them put the game out of sight long before the end.

First Division Table as at Thursday 21st April 2016 First Division

A GD Pts

St Helens Town Player Sponsors 2015-16

Irlam

31 22

25 43 70

Matthew Hodge Leech Bedrooms & Kitchens

Hanley Town

29 22

26 35 69

Adam Lawrence Leech Bedrooms & Kitchens

Barnton

31 18

32 56 62

Matty Lennon Premier Parking Limited

Stockport Town

31 17

44 15 56

Alex Gillespie Focus Windows & Doors Limited

Cheadle Town

32 14

10 82

57 25 50

George Lomax Electrician’s Direct

Holker Old Boys

30 14

Todd Blaney Rob Thompson Auto Repairs

Litherland REMYCA

31 14

11 54

Ste Rigby Airborne Bathroom Services

Bacup Borough

28 14

10 70

45 25 46

St Helens Town

30 14

12 67 57 10 46

Ashton Town

29 12

10 55

42 13 43

Rochdale Town

30 13

13 58

68 -10 43

Daisy Hill

31 12

14 54

67 -13 41

Northwich Man Villa

32 10

18 48

66 -18 34

Widnes

18 63

74 -11 32

Chadderton

15 34

50 -16 29

Eccleshall

19 49

72 -23 26

Atherton LR

23 30

96 -66 17

Whitchurch Alport

10 20 31 110 -79 16

* points deducted for a breach of league rules

Andy Gillespie Arcoframe Ant Whelan The Daily Grind Matty Davidson Kiera’s Occasions Charlie Duke Warrington Motors Jack Marshall Danny’s Window Cleaning Andy Presho Curtain Wizard North West

Danny Greene Total Building Care David Baines SG Specialist Roofing Josh Hoult Gibney’s Jewellers Hamish Falconer Cornerstones Aaron Morris Kealshore Ltd Ed Peglar North West Piling Ltd Alan Gillespie (Manager) Star Physio Nick Matthews (Manager) Foxwood Joinery

Premier Division Table as at Thursday 21st April 2016 Premier Division

W D

A GD Pts

Runcorn Linnets

38 29

31 57 89

Colne

37 27

40 56 87

Atherton Collieries

36 24

5 103 50 53 79

1874 Northwich

37 22

57 26 72

Congleton Town

37 19

11 74

58 16 64

West Dids & Chorlton

36 18

14 69

55 14 58

Bootle

39 16

14 73

Ashton Athletic

36 14 10 12 61

Runcorn Town

39 15

17 67

Cammell Laird 1907

39 14

17 69

-4 50

Maine Road

39 15

19 68

-5 50

Barnoldswick Town

36 14

15 66

Abbey Hey

37 13 10 14 59

-4 49

Winsford United

40 13 10 17 64

92 -28 49

Padiham

37 13

15 76

-5 48

AFC Liverpool

38 11 13 14 82

-2 46

Nelson

37 12

18 62

Squires Gate

21 46

84 -38 35

AFC Darwen

22 69 105 -36 34

AFC Blackpool

19 56

87 -31 32

Silsden

22 49

82 -33 30

Alsager Town

24 46

93 -47 29

* points deducted for a breach of league rules

Saturday 23rd April 2016 Premier Division Abbey Hey v Nelson AFC Liverpool v Ashton Athletic Alsager Town v Padiham Atherton Collieries v AFC Blackpool Colne v Bootle Runcorn Linnets v 1874 Northwich Silsden v Congleton Town Squires Gate v Runcorn Town Winsford United v Barnoldswick Town Division One Bacup Borough v Barnton Eccleshall v Litherland REMYCA Hanley Town v Ashton Town Holker Old Boys v Northwich Man Villa Irlam v Chadderton Rochdale Town v Widnes St Helens Town v Whitchurch Alport Stockport Town v Daisy Hill Monday 25th April 2016 Premier Division Atherton Collieries v Nelson Runcorn Town v AFC Darwen Division One Bacup Borough v Holker Old Boys Tuesday 26th April 2016 Premier Division AFC Blackpool v Alsager Town Ashton Athletic v Padiham Barnoldswick Town v Abbey Hey Bootle v Runcorn Linnets Congleton Town v West Dids & Chorlton Silsden v 1874 Northwich Division One Rochdale Town v Stockport Town Wednesday 27th April 2016 Premier Division AFC Liverpool v Colne Barnton v Ashton Town Chadderton v Eccleshall Irlam v Hanley Town Litherland REMYCA v Atherton LR St Helens Town v Bacup Borough