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Market Drayton Town vs

Widnes FC Monday 24th January 7:45 pm Kickoff Greenfields Sports Ground, Greenfields Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SL

Admission Adults - £5.00 Seniors - £3.00 Children - £1.00

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Brian Garratt, Frank Hodgkiss, Pauline Hodgkiss, Clive Jones

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VIEW & REVIEW

I knew todays game was never going to be a game of much flowing football as the pitch was heavy and very unforgiving. The game was going to be won on 1st and 2nd balls and the team who was prepared to cover the ground and compete would come out on top.

Considering that Glossop knew exactly how to play their home pitch we matched them and competed well. If I’m honest I think they won more 2nd balls and created the clearer chances but I was comfortable in our defending.

Going forward we tried to move the ball but the pitch just wasn’t allowing us to get into any type of rhythm in attack. Glossop were very direct in their play and their goal came from a long ball from their keeper. We didn’t deal with it correctly, which left us exposed one on one from the left. Our defending was poor really for them to get in behind us and pull the ball back for their 9 unmarked. This knocked the stuffing out of us but I felt going in at halftime 1-0 down we had lots more in the tank.

I asked the players to make a stamp on the game and take it to them or the game would just pass them by. We started well but I think we started to push a little too hard and our shape became disjointed. We were still very much in the game but then gave a needless penalty away and another mistake within a 5 minute period and it killed us. That’s where we still lack game management and experience. 3-0 down away from home was now a massive uphill battle.

I made 3 changes and changed formation which made all the difference. Debuts for Cameron East and Roger Ngaah Bosio along with Reece Jacobs came on and added energy and a spark to our play. We looked impressive, on the front foot and creating opportunities. Our goals came from us getting on the ball and in their final third. The first from a training ground corner that dropped down for Musa to convert and the other again from a corner that led to us being awarded a penalty for Justice to strike home.

We pushed but ran out of time in the end and if we had another 5/10 minutes I think we would of got something. Glossop were clinical in there finishing and their game management was on point, so a professional performance to see the game out.

In summery my plan for today was to create more chances and put us in a position to start picking up 3 three points which we need, all be it too late. Our naive defending put us in a position which was just too big to come back from. As I said to the players after the game, the way Glossop prepared for this game in travelling to watch us Monday night, change their formation to match ours and how they celebrated after the game can only be took as a huge compliment.

It’s evident that teams are now looking at us in a different light and not a group of players that should be rock bottom of the league. We just need to start converting that new perception into 3 points which I’m confidant from where we were to where we are now will start happening.

What a better way to prove our worth than a game under the lights on Monday against Widnes.

I hope we have a good home support to see the squads progression and help us bring the points home.

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WIDENS FC Widnes FC were formed in February 2003 as The Dragons AFC, later to be known as Widnes Dragons.

The Club developed a fantastic reputation locally for their contribution towards the development of grassroots football in Halton and for providing opportunities to play football for over 200 players from the age of six to open age.

The Club put in a great amount of effort and worked tirelessly to run the club according to the best practices laid down by the FA, to that end the club achieved the FA Charter Standard award in December 2003, being recognised as the first club to achieve this award in Halton. In 2008, the Club later went on to be awarded the FA Charter Standard Development award for the continuous development of grassroots football.

In March 2012 Widnes Dragons started a consultation process with Widnes Vikings RLFC to become part of the Vikings Sports brand, a partnership that would enhance the clubs community status. A First Team was established with the short-term goal of being granted entry into the North West Counties Football League as Widnes Vikings FC. Later that year during the Club’s annual AGM, the Club’s members agreed to become part of the Widnes Vikings Group and agreed on a 12-month transitional period up to the end of the 2012-13 season. The club were proud to achieve the FA Charter Standard Community Club award in July 2012.

Steve Hill was appointed First Team manager in September 2012 and steered the Club to a 4th placed finish in its inaugural and so far, only season in the West Cheshire League Third Division.

During this season, the Club also submitted its application to join the North West Counties Football League for the 2013/14 season.

Prior to the season, Widnes’ application was successful, and the Club began life in the North West Counties Football League Third Division with a 3-1 home defeat to Cheadle Town before winning their first game in the NWCFL with an emphatic 5-1 away win over Northwich Flixton Villa.

Hill eventually guided his side to a 14th placed finish in their inaugural season in the First Division with 36 points from 36 games.

Off the pitch, the Club would be re-named as Widnes Football Club after ending their partnership with Widnes Vikings. The junior setup would also breakaway from the Club, re-forming as a separate entity under The Dragons guise.

The 2014/15 season saw the Club make significant progress in cup competitions. Widnes reached the last 16 of the League Cup before falling to eventual League Champions Glossop North End and reached the quarter-final of the Liverpool Senior Cup, beating Prescot Cables before being knocked out in the last eight by eventual winners Skelmersdale United.

WIDENS FC The season also oversaw the Club’s first foray in the FA Vase. Widnes were knocked out in the Second Qualifying Round following a 2-0 defeat at AFC Emley.

Following the season’s conclusion, winger Ben Tollitt became the first former Widnes player to play for a Football League club as he signed a one-year deal with 2008 FA Cup winners Portsmouth, after impressing on trial with Paul Cook’s side during pre-season. Tollitt’s performances earned the former Widnes man a one-year extension after scoring once in 16 games in all competitions for the EFL League Two club.

Tollitt has since gone on to achieve two promotions with Tranmere Rovers, and is now on the books at Blackpool in League One. The following season saw the Club again reach the quarter-final of the Liverpool Senior Cup, coming up against an Everton XI managed by David Unsworth. The young Toffees excelled in the game and beat Widnes 8-0 despite an admirable performance from the home side.

After a 13th placed finish, Chairman David Day and Manager Steve Hill stepped down from their roles, allowing a new Board of Directors and management team to be appointed to bring some much-needed new stimulus to the club.

Mr Day remained on the newly established Board of Directors, headed by incoming Chairman Ian Ross that bring the necessary expertise and drive to enable the Club to progress over the coming seasons.

Danny Meadowcroft and Brian Pritchard where appointed as joint managers heading into the 2016/17 season but later left the Club by mutual consent following an indifferent start to the season in September. Danny Salt was appointed interim manager, leading the side to a win and a draw in his two games in charge.

Former Burscough, Warrington Town and Runcorn Linnets manager Joey Dunn was appointed as new First Team Manager later that month.

Dunn’s appointment led to a massive turnaround in results, with Widnes putting together a run of just two league defeats in their final 32 league games as the Whites surged to the North West Counties First Division title.

The title and promotion was secured with a game to spare after a 5-1 win at AFC Blackpool, with Widnes winning 14 straight games to finish at the top of the pile. The Whites also performed admirably in cup competitions that season, reaching the last eight of both the League Cup and Liverpool Senior Cup, and the semi-final of the First Division Cup before losing out to eventual winners City of Liverpool.

During the season, Kevin Towey became the Club's new record goalscorer following a brace at Skelmersdale United in November – a record that still stands to this day at 72 goals.

WIDENS FC The summer of 2017 oversaw the Club’s attempts to re-establish a junior setup with two youth teams at Under-7s and Under-9s. Lindsey Davies was appointed as Youth Development Officer, and the junior section has thrived ever-since become a pillar of the local community.

The 2017-18 season started with Widnes’ first-ever FA Cup game which ended in a heavy 5-0 defeat at home to Handsworth Parramore at the Halton Stadium.

Widnes would endure an inconsistent start to life in the North West Counties Premier Division (level 9 of the National League system) – the highest level in the Club’s short history.

Ultimately, manager Dunn would depart in early October resigning from his position as manager.

Senior players Kevin Towey and Steve Akrigg were installed as player/joint-managers and would go on to enjoy a massively successful first foray into management.

The duo began their stint with three successive 2-2 draws, with Widnes scoring late equalisers in each of those games to rescue a point. Their first win would come with an emphatic 5-1 win over Maine Road at the Halton Stadium as Sam Sheen netted twice.

Inconsistency would continue to plague the Whites in the following weeks, emphasised by a 3-3 draw at Padiham late in October that went viral after Widnes conceded twice in the last two minutes in a bizarre stoppage time period that was reported by various National Media outlets including the Guardian, the BBC and a feature on Soccer AM, while Champions League and World Cup winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas would tweet about the game on his Twitter account.

This would eventually have a positive effect on the side as Widnes never really looked back. A 3-0 home defeat to Charnock Richard in November would be the last time Widnes would taste defeat in the league until March as the Whites won 23 of their 25 remaining games to seal a second successive promotion to the Northern Premier League, beating out local rivals Runcorn Town on the final day.

In truth, Widnes’ form from November onwards was remarkable, only tasting defeat twice against Marine (Liverpool Senior Cup semi-final) and Barnoldswick Town – a run that included a 5-1 home win over Southport in the Liverpool Senior Cup, and league double over neighbours Runcorn Linnets.

The form would continue in the League Cup, as Widnes would end the season with a trophy after beating Burscough in the final at Fleetwood Town’s Highbury Stadium, with the Whites coming from behind to win with goals from Ben Hodkinson and a late Sheen winner.

The summer of 2018 saw Widnes’ preparation for a first-ever season in the Northern Premier League Division One West (level 8 of the National League system) disrupted by pitch problems at the Halton Stadium, which had failed its FIFA artificial pitch test. With the surface due to be relaid after the conclusion of the Rugby League season, Widnes were forced to begin the season at Barnton’s Townfield Lane.

WIDENS FC Once again, the Club continued to make significant strides as one of Halton’s best junior football clubs. The 2018-19 season saw the junior section expand to 14 teams across eight age groups, including two girls’ teams at Under 12s and Under 14s.

Promotion to the Northern Premier League also allowed the Cub to enter a team into the NPL Football Academy, forming the Widnes FC 'Education and Football Academy' – an alternative to college, ideal for any 16/17 year-old who wants to gain a great education and develop as a footballer at the same time.

The Club’s first season at Step 4 proved to be an inconsistent one, with co-bosses Akrigg and Towey ultimately guiding the side to a consolidatory 12th placed finish. Widnes would again advance to the Liverpool Senior Cup semi-final, losing to Prescot Cables on penalties.

Widnes did add another trophy to the cabinet though with a 3-0 win at Runcorn Linnets to lift the North West Counties Champions Cup. It was a significant season for a number of players, with Kev Pollard, Mike Burke and Chris and George Lomax reaching a century of Widnes appearances, while Accrington Stanley loanee Niall Watson would become the Whites’ youngest ever player and goalscorer in a 2-2 draw against Colwyn Bay in January aged 18 years and 211 days.

Widnes would once again consolidate their position in the NPL Division One North/West in 2019-20, sitting comfortably in mid-table when the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed the campaign early.

The Club did however reach the first qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time following an extraordinary replay win at Mossley in the preliminary round, in which Conor Ready netted a 93rd minute winner after the nine-man hosts had come from behind to equalise in the 90th minute.

Despite the pandemic, the club have continued to grow with its burgeoning junior section now overseeing 26 teams including a new Under-17s side and the popular Wildcats initiative.

Cameron Terry – Goalkeeper Shot-stopper Cameron returned to the club in January 2022 after spending the first half of the campaign at Nantwich Town. He made 16 appearances for the Whites in 2020 in a spell disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Owen Wheeler – Goalkeeper Owen returned to Widnes for a third spell this summer. He initially joined in January 2017 and was a part of the Whites side that won the North West Counties Division One title that season. His performances earned him a scholarship at Rose State College in the USA, before returning to Widnes in October 2018. Owen had a stint with City of Liverpool between December 2019 and October 2020.

Mike Burke – Defender Club captain Mike is one of the club’s longest-serving players having joined from Barnton in the summer of 2016. Burkey has gone on to make over 150 appearances for the club, winning the NWCFL Division One title in 2017, the Macron Cup in 2018 and promotion from the NWCFL Premier Division that same season. He has made the most all-time appearances for the club.

Jack Hatton – Defender Full-back Jack returned to the club in September 2021 after a brief spell at Nantwich Town.

The youngster spent the 2020-21 season with Widnes, earning a move to a higher level with the Dabbers. He is a product of Bury’s youth academy and has spent time in Sweden playing for Ytterhogdals IK. Jack is equally adept at playing left and right back.

River Humphreys – Defender River returned to the club for a second spell this summer. Now 30, River was another member of the North West Counties Division One title winning side of 2017 before departing for Witton Albion later that year. A pacey centre-half, River has spent time with EFL club Rochdale earlier in his career, and enjoyed spells at Runcorn Linnets, AFC Liverpool and Bangor City.

James McCulloch – Defender ‘Kirky’ arrived at the DCBL Stadium in September 2021 having spent 10 years with Prescot Cables, making over 400 appearances. McCulloch won the Liverpool Senior Cup twice with Cables and led them to the play-off final in 2018 as captain, narrowly losing out to Bamber Bridge.

Alex McQuade – Defender Alex joined the club in January 2020. He began his career at Bolton Wanderers before moving to Shrewsbury Town where he made his senior debut in a League One clash with MK Dons in August 2013. Alex has since had spells at Guiseley, Hyde United, Warrington Town, Farsley Celtic, Ossett United and Buxton.

Ste Rigby – Defender Left-back/winger Ste was a long-term target of the club, stretching back to the summer of 2017 when he appeared in a handful of pre-season friendlies under Joey Dunn. He eventually joined in October 2020, arriving from City of Liverpool. Ste has also had spells at St Helens Town, Clitheroe, Stalybridge Celtic, Droylsden and Ashton United.

Sam Adetiloye – Midfielder Midfielder Sammy joined the club on a permanent deal in October 2020 after a loan spell from Salford City in the 2019-20 season. A strong, combative central midfield player, Sammy skippered Salford’s youth team in the Academy of 92.

Jordan Barrow – Midfielder Jordan joined the club in the summer of 2021 from City of Liverpool. A deep-lying playmaker, ‘Baz’ was a trainee at Everton before spells at Welsh clubs Airbus UK, Cefn Druids and Flint Town United. Jordan won the Liverpool Business Houses Premier Division and the FA Sunday Cup with Campfield last season.

Fisnik Hajdari – Midfielder Fiz joined the club in the summer of 2019 and is approaching 50 appearances in a Widnes shirt. Kosovan-born, Hajdari has featured for both TNS and Cefn Druids in the Cymru Premier.

He captained Campfield to the Liverpool Business Houses and FA Sunday Cup double in 2021.

Ryan Jennings – Midfielder Jenno made the switch to Widnes from Buxton in January 2020. He began his career at Stockport County before moving to Wigan Athletic in 2012, making his senior debut in a League Cup tie with Bury in August 2015. Ryan also has National League experience having spent time on loan at Cheltenham Town and Grimsby Town in the 2015-16 season.

Greg McCaragher – Midfielder Young midfielder Greg joined the club from Kendal Town in November 2021, scoring on his debut against Ramsbottom United. Greg was the Mintcakes’ captain before his departure and he arrived at the DCBL Stadium with impressive pedigree having spent time at Fleetwood Town as a trainee.

John McGrath – Midfielder Wide man John joined from Lower Breck in September 2021 and immediately hit the ground running with five goals in his first six appearances for the club. John was a teammate of Owen Wheeler when the pair won the Dallas Cup in 2017 with the now Steven Gerrard Football Academy. The 23-year-old has also had spells at Marine and City of Liverpool, winning the North West Counties Premier Division with the latter.

Luke Wall – Midfielder ‘Wally’ joined from Warrington Rylands in November 2021 already boasting an impressive footballing CV. Luke began his career at Blackburn Rovers before making his professional debut for Accrington Stanley in 2016. He has featured for a number of North West clubs including Curzon Ashton and Altrincham and has had a spell playing in Gibraltar for Lincoln Red Imps and Boca Gibraltar.

Lloyd Dean – Forward Experienced striker Lloyd arrived from Prescot Cables in December 2021. He spent over six years with Cables, scoring over 50 goals and winning the Liverpool Senior Cup twice. Dean has also enjoyed spells at Clitheroe, Burscough and Barnton.

Dylan Glass – Forward Dylan was a long-term target of manager Dave Dempsey, who eventually secured his signature in January 2022. He played under Dempsey at Ashton Town where he earned a move to the Northern Premier League, signing for Atherton Collieries. He burst onto the scene at Warrington Town as a 16-year-old in 2012 and is believed to be the Yellows’ youngsest ever goalscorer.

Alex McMillan – Forward Alex arrived from Prescot Cables in October 2021. A tall forward who is also adept at playing out wide, ‘Macca’ lists Rainhill Town, Southport, Rhyl, Congleton Town and Warrington Rylands amongst his former clubs.

Kyle Sambor – Forward Striker Kyle is in his second spell with the club having re-signed in September 2021. He initially signed early in the truncated 2020-21 season from Atherton Collieries before joining Warrington Rylands in the summer. He also lists Kendal Town, Cammell Laird and Colne amongst his former clubs.

Dave Dempsey - Manager Dave was appointed manager in September 2021 after two stints as boss at Ashton Town.

Demps was already familiar with the club having spent most of the 2020-21 season at the DCBL Stadium as first team coach. Dave has also coached at Atherton Collieries, and made over 200 appearances in the Northern Premier League during his playing days.

Karl Bell – Assistant Manager Karl assisted Demps in both spells at Ashton Town and arrives as a vastly experienced member of the coaching team. ‘Belly’ managed Prescot Cables at Step 3 and had a brief spell in a joint-managerial position at Ashton Town.

Tony Dunne – First Team Coach Dunney had a long spell on the coaching staff at City of Liverpool prior to his departure early last season. He was a player in the Purps’ first-ever squad in the summer of 2016 but eventually joined the coaching team, winning the North West Counties League Cup and Division One Trophy in his first season. He later assisted Craig Robinson as the Purps won promotion to the NPL in 2019.

Chris Stammers – First Team Coach Stam is a UEFA ‘A’ licensed coach with a wealth of experience in the North West. He has had spells as manager at both Burscough and AFC Liverpool, and has had spells on the coaching staffs at Marine, Skelmersdale United and Bootle.

Ron Cook – Physio Ron plays a vital role in the squad, with his experience in working with the team proving invaluable. Ron turned out for Oldham Athletic in his playing days.

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YOUR 21/22 Gingerbread Men Ashley Rawlins: Talented Goalkeeper who has returned to the club after a season at AFC Telford United. Amongst the best Goalkeepers in the NPL. Sam Leyland: Sam is a young pacey, tricky winger who has the ability to beat his man on a regular basis. Has a lot of potential at this level. Sam has previously been on the books of Port Vale and Stafford Rangers.

Andre James- Big strong striker who when fit will always score goals.

Brendan Price: Left sided player who gives balance to the team. Versatile player who can play in a variety of roles and positions.

Joe Care: Excellent Centre half signing who should progress as the season unfolds.

Reece Jacobs: Forward with pace and can play centre or as a wide player.

Dimitri Dunkley- Aggressive Forward always amongst the goals, can play as lone striker or as a forward pair.

Musa Ceesay, Ball playing defender who is comfortable as centre half or wing back. Recent Signing from Lye Town.

Justice Campbell- Classy Left footed midfield dynamo. A player who loves to get on the ball and dictate the play.

Rory Regan- Young left sided defender recently signed from Rocester. A promising player for the future.

Mikel Brown- Young Defender, been with WBA and very comfortable on the ball.

Jack Sweeney- On loan from AFC Telford United. Great prospect for the future.

Adam Lawrence- Experienced Goalkeeper expected to challenge for the number one position.

Recently signed from Abbey Hulton FC. Callum Griffiths- A versatile player who gives 100% wherever asked to play. Another one to watch out for in the future.

Kyle Jordan- Quick wide player signed form Newport Town FC. Will get better as he gains more experience at this level.

Matt Ball- promising young player who will look to make the starting eleven on regular basis.

Jamie Meadows; Jamie is a very highly rated box to box competitive central midfielder, whose has spent time at Kidderminster Harriers & AFC Wulfrunians.

Eshan Greer - Eshan is a technically gifted and hard working centre forward with bags of pace previous clubs include AFC Wulfrunians & Stourbridge

YOUR 21/22 Gingerbread Men Jordan Jones: Jordan is a strong, powerful, experienced LB/LWB or LM. Jordan will add quality and a high level of intensity to the squad. Jordan has played locally for Shawbury, Ellesmere and Shifnal Town so is well aware of MDTFC heritage.

Joe Hawkins - Joe is a strong and experienced central defender who is comfortable with the ball at his feet. Joe’s previous clubs include Worcester City, Crawley and Lye Town.

Angelo Franco - Angelo is an vastly experienced centre midfielder that will not only add ‘bite’ and energy but also a high level of midfield quality.

Randane Lamond - Randane is an athletic, clinical centre forward with a proven goal scoring CV. Randane’s previous clubs include Redditch Utd, Kidderminster Harriers & Coventry Sphinx.

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SATURDAY 29TH JANUARY Kickoff 3:00pm

Ashley Rawlins Jack Sweeney Jordan Jones Jamie Meddows Joe Care Musa Ceesay Panashe Madama Randane Larmond Eshan Greer Justice Campbell Reuban Mackay Reece Jacobs Roger Bosio Cameron East Rory Regan Geggs Awoyemi

Cameron Terry River Humphreys Jack Hatton Stephen Rigby Michael Burke James McCulloch Ryan Jennings Jordan Barrow Lloyd Dean Alex McMillan John McGrath Sam Adetiloye Kian Bell Sam Turner Alex McQuade Owen Wheeler

(Both managers will select from a list of players available to them today)

Manager Matt Johnson

Manager Dave Dempsey

Today's Match Officials Ref: James Lunn Asst A: Ashley Davies | Asst B: Richard Booth