Market Drayton Town FC vs Whitchurch Alport

WELCOME WHITCHURCH ALPORT

Formed in 1946, WAFC took its name from the nearby Alport Farm which was the home of local footballer, Coley Maddox, who lost his life during WWII. Alport started out in the Shrewsbury & District League, winning the title two years after their formation, before becoming one of the founder members of the Mid Cheshire League in 1948. Alport went on to enjoy some success in the 50’s and 60’s, reaching numerous Cup finals – one of which saw the club contest the Welsh Amateur Cup Final against Chirk AAA in front of 5,000 spectators at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground. Arguably their finest hour though, came in the 1969-70 campaign when Whitchurch became the first side to take the League Championship outside of Cheshire. They also won the Shropshire County Cup but in pursuit of the treble, Kidsgrove Athletic denied them of unrivalled success, with Whitchurch beaten 4-2 in the League Cup Final. Still, it didn’t stop the town’s Council from honouring the club with a Civic reception acknowledging the team’s outstanding achievements. Season 1973/74 saw the club achieve arguably its highest honour to date by defeating Cardiff College 2-1 to become the first English side ever to win the Welsh Amateur Cup under the stewardship of the late Eddie Morris. But a decade later and Alport were in decline.

A disastrous decision to field only local players resulted in back-to-back bottom place finishes with barely a handful of wins across two successive campaigns. In 2009, Alport won the Shropshire County Cup at Shrewsbury Town’s stadium with a 1-0 win over Wellington Amateurs. But just four years later, the Reds resigned from the Cheshire League just a few short weeks before the campaign began, and there was a question mark against the club’s future. They survived – just - and took the decision to play in the Mercian Premier Division, but it was far from plain sailing from there. After a couple of seasons in the Mercian, there was an even bigger decision to be made: Alport had seen an opportunity to apply for NWCFL status. Originally, their application was declined but an appeal was successfully heard at Wembley Stadium - with the FA’s appeals committee overturning the original decision. And in August 2015,

Whitchurch finally stepped onto the field to compete at the highest level in their history, earning a 1-1 home draw with Rochdale Town (att:83) with Luke Woollam’s goal earning him a place in the history books. Initially, the Reds began brightly, losing only five of their first 15 league games. But a harsh winter saw interest wane and many of the better players decided they’d had enough. Alport limped over the line simply to complete their league fixtures, but a miserly 16 points from 34 league matches told its own story.

The club appointed an ambitious young manager, Luke Goddard in May 2016. He set about assembling a brand new youthful and energetic team & WAFC were beaten semi-finalists in the play offs earning the right to compete in the FA Cup. Alport were promoted to the Premier Division after a thrilling end to their 2017-18 season. A play off final victory over Cammell Laird in front of a 733 crowd at Yockings Park sent Alport to the top-flight after just three seasons as an NWCFL club.

The Ethelston Cup was won for the first time in 9 years in 2018 and retained in 2019. Alport finished their inaugural season in the Premier in a respectable 14th place and secured a second trophy by landing the Huddersfield Cup, with a penalty shoot out victory over Market Drayton. A club record 797 attendance was set at the ground for the FA Cup tie with Leek Town in September 2019, and a few weeks later, Alport won the Shropshire Senior Cup for the first time in its history, beating Shrewsbury Town 3-1 at the Montgomery Waters Meadow.

Goddard stepped down as manager in December 2019 handing over the managerial duties to Matt Burton. Goddard was than installed as interim Chairman until at least the end of the current season.

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MDTFC

Josh Brown

Josh is an attacking midfield player with an eye for goal and also plays as an attacking fullback. In his second spell with MDTFC, his previous clubs include the RAF, Ellesmere Rangers & Shrewsbury Up And Comers

Rune Corinaldi

Rune joined MDTFC during the current Season, he is a powerful attacking forward who is a natural goal scorer.

Runes’ previous clubs include Allscott Heath & Shawbury United

Jamie Hands

Jamie is in his second spell at MDTFC, he is a powerful combative midfield player who always gives 100%.

Jamie’s previous clubs include St Martins & Whitchurch Alport

Ryan Hickman

Ryan is another recent addition to the First Team Squad, a versatile defender Ryan’s favoured position is right back

Jack Howse

Jack is another of this Season’s new signings, Jack is a powerhouse of a midfield player.

Jack’s previous clubs include Shawbury United & TF3 FC

Squad 2022/23

Conor Hughes

Conor is in his second spell with MDTFC having rejoined us during the current Season from AFC Wulfrunians. Conor is a powerful central defender who has an eye for scoring goals from set pieces.

Conor’s previous clubs also include Shifnal Town

Callum Jackson

Callum is the youngest player in the squad and a bright football future awaits this versatile footballing young man.

A local lad Callum came through the ranks of local youth football with Market Drayton Tigers.

Reece Jacobs

Reece is a strong powerful attacking footballer who rejoins us from Hinckley AFC, Reece scored our first goal of the 2021/22 Season in our opening victory versus Prescot Cables.

Reece’s previous clubs include Lye Town.

Orlando Joao

Orlando brings a wealth of experience at this level having previously played for Wolverhampton Casuals and Lye Town.

Orlando has the pace and skills to play wide on either of the wings.

Joel Jones

A proven goal scoring center forward Joel recently signed for MDTFC from Sandbach United, Joel is already proving to be a great addition to the squad

Josh Jones

Another recent addition to the squad, Josh is a strong, versatile, and powerful player who can perform either as a central defender or in midfield.

Jack Leask

Jack, who joined us during the current Season, is an attacking midfield player with an eye for goal.

Jack’s previous clubs include Shrewsbury Town & Haughmond FC

Harvey Lewis

Harvey is a very exciting goal scoring forward playing either in a central or wing position and is capable of turning opposing defenders inside out.

Harvey’s previous clubs include Shifnal Town, Runcorn Linnets & Ellesmere Rangers.

Tabari Maxwell

Tabari is a proven goal scorer with an abundance of skill and pace always ready to put opposing defenders under pressure Tabari’s previous clubs include Whitchurch Alport & Wolves Sporting.

Sam Paddock

A recent addition to the squad having been recently signed by Manager Richard Brown, Sam is a versatile left sided defender, whose previous clubs include Hednesford Town & Rocester FC

Brendon Price

Mr Versatile – Brendon is our current Vice Captain. Brendon is a strong left sided player who is comfortable playing in defence, midfield, or attack.

Brendon’s previous clubs include St Martins & Ellesmere Rangers

George Scott (Goalkeeper)

George Scott is an outstanding young goalkeeper – one to look out for (Mr Safe Hands)

George's previous club was AFC Telford United.

Isaac Shaw

An early Season signing Isaac is a young and exciting goal scoring forward capable of giving defenders the run around.

Isaac was signed from Alsager Town

Reece Taylor

Reece is our current Team Captain who is also in his second spell at MDTFC: Recce is the powerhouse in central midfield.

Recce’s previous clubs include Shifnal Town & Shawbury United

Keefe Williams

Keefe is proving to be an outstanding addition to the team, a strong right sided defender.

Keefe can also play as a central defender or attacking midfield – a very competitive player

Josh Wycherley

Josh is a powerful central defender who learned his trade at both Crewe & Stoke Academies.

Having recently moved back to the area Josh has previously played for Southern League side Petersfield

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Howse

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RUNE CORINALDI JAMIE HANDS

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JACK HOWSE CONOR HUGHES CALLUM JACKSON

REECE JACOBS ORLANDO JOAO JOEL JONES JOSH JONES JACK LEASK HARVEY LEWIS TABARI MAXWELL SAM PADDOCK BRENDON PRICE GEORGE SCOTT ISAAC SHAW GEORGE TAYLOR REECE TAYLOR KEEFE WILLIAMS JOSH WYCHERLEY

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