Wythenshawe Town v FC Woodford E-Programme by Wythenshawe Town FC

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Ericstan Park, Timpson Road Baguley, M23 9LL Email: wythenshawetown@gmail.com Website: www.wythenshawetownfc.co.uk Twitter: @WTFCOpenage

Chairman: Kenny Hope Vice Chairman: Peter Birch Treasurer: Grace Nuttall Director of Football: Aidy Burns Media Officer: James Lobley Stadium Manager: Billy Moore Programme: James Lobley 1st Team Manager: Lee McGregor Assistants: Gary Brown & Paul Williams Club Captain: Jonathan Rand Welcome to all the fans, new and old for coming down to Ericstan Park for this important game against FC Woodford. Another big 3 points are up for grabs so get behind the team today. Enjoy The Game!

FC Woodford are an up and coming club, and have had sustained success since their re-branding. Formerly known as Poynton Kingfisher, the club was languishing in the East Cheshire League whilst playing home games at the Woodford Recreation ground. Current manager Ed Haslam and current secretary Bob Haslam took over the team at the beginning of 2012/13 season bringing in new players, new policies, UEFA B level coaches, Chris Kirk as Chairman and added committee members; the new FC Woodford delivered their first ever league title. This was followed by an unbeaten season, and second consecutive league title, in the Altrincham and District league. After a difficult application to the Cheshire league, and a change of home venue to the Stockport Sports Village FC Woodford became Charter Standard and the club continued to progress. FC Woodford have acquitted themselves well in Cheshire League 2 and still have the possibility of Silverware in the JA Walton Challenge Cup, where the club have taken top spot in their group.

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Wythenshawe Town History….

Formed in 1946, and playing at Hough End Fields on Princess Road, Withington, Wythenshawe Town were originally known as North Withington FC, but were eventually re-named in 1987; after a few seasons at their new ground in Wythenshawe. The ground was named Ericstan Park as a tribute to Eric Reynard and Stan Orme who were prime movers in the club's early days.

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After a long period in the Lancashire and Cheshire League the club joined the Manchester League in 1974. In 2014, Wythenshawe moved from the Manchester League to the Cheshire League 2, a league with representatives from Altrincham, Witton Albion and many more. Wythenshawe Town Football Club senior section now has two teams in the Cheshire League, one in the Cheshire U21 League and one in the Manchester Sunday League. Lee McGregor took charge of the squad in the pre-season preceding the 2014/15 season.

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Welcome to Ericstan Park today, hope our visitors have had a safe trip to Wythenshawe. This is a game which everyone at the club has very much been looking forward to after a great encounter with our visitors, FC Woodford right at the beginning of the season. We look forward to celebrating the title win with the fans after the game. Today presents another tough task with promotion hopefuls FC Woodford visiting Ericstan Park. They are a very good Cheshire League side and have adapted to this league very well since moving prior to the season’s start. Today can see the title won and the players will do everything in their power to make sure that happens today The visitors have some very good players in their squad which is justified by inter-league call-ups throughout the season and the task we have, will be tough but like every week, we instil the expectations and a fight into the players which is needed going into every game as talent can only get you so far. The club’s momentum is gaining pace and we need your support, so get your season tickets for the 2015/16 for just £12 and you’ll be supporting the Wythylution. Along with that, if you can sponsor the club from just £5 then we need your support. Sponsors and supporters drive the club forward to the next level. With your support our task of getting to the NWCFL is made easier. If you want to volunteer any of your spare time to the club email wythenshawetown@gmail.com.

Last few weeks have been positive, with great wins against Mersey Valley and Irlam Reserves which won us the title. Along with a massive win against higher league opposition when we beat Grappenhall 0-9 away. The season reaches its climax very soon. The Altrincham FA Senior Cup Final versus Broadheath Central and the Manchester FA Amateur Cup Final against Failsworth Dynamos are very soon and we need you to carry on your amazing support. These are another 3 big points in the great Cheshire League 2 campaign for Wythenshawe Town and I hope everyone who has watched, volunteered and got behind the team this season has enjoyed it. The players have shown tremendous strength to get such performances throughout the season so far. Not only is the squad progressing but the club overall is. Away from the 1st XI, a mention must be given to the Reserves who have had a good season competing for the title and league cup whilst the U21s are in the Final of the league cup. Last of all the junior teams have contributed hugely to the success of the club, so well done to everyone involved and thanks to the hard work the coaches, players and volunteers put into the club. So stay for a drink in the clubhouse after the game with the players. The supporters are one of the driving forces of this club and every single player appreciates the support the fans bring each and every game. ENJOY THE GAME

Match Programme 2014/15

Date

Match

Competition

9/08/14

WTFC 6-0 Ashton Town Reserves*

Cheshire League 2

16/08/14

FC Woodford 0-2 WTFC

Cheshire League 2

20/08/14

WTFC 4-2 Cheadle Town Reserves

Cheshire League 2

23/08/14

WTFC 5-1 Warrington Town Reserves

J A Walton Challenge Cup

26/08/14

Altrincham Reserves 1-3 WTFC

Cheshire League 2

30/08/14

Golborne Sports 0-4 WTFC

J A Walton Challenge Cup

06/09/14

WTFC 4-1 Cuddington

Cheshire League 2

13/09/14

West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves 1-4 WTFC

Cheshire League 2

20/09/14

WTFC 2-1 West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves

J A Walton Challenge Cup

27/09/14

WTFC 5-1 AFC Monton Reserves

Manchester FA Amateur Cup

4/10/14

WTFC 7-0 Moore United

Cheshire League 2

11/10/14

WTFC 5-0 Altrincham Reserves

Cheshire League 2

18/10/14

Chorltonians 1-5 WTFC

Manchester FA Amateur Cup

25/10/14

West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves 0-7 WTFC

J A Walton Challenge Cup

1/11/14

Knutsford ‘A’ 2-6 WTFC

Altrincham FA Senior Cup

8/11/14

WTFC 4-1 Salford Victoria

Manchester FA Amateur Cup

22/11/14

WTFC 4-0 Witton Albion Reserves

Cheshire League 2

29/11/14

Warrington Town Reserves 0-2 WTFC

J A Walton Challenge Cup

6/12/14

Club AZ 2-3 WTFC

Altrincham FA Senior Cup

13/12/14

WTFC 5-2 Golborne Sports

J A Walton Challenge Cup

*Ashton Town Reserves have pulled out of the league so the result is now void.

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20/12/14

WTFC 8-0 West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves

Cheshire League 2

10/01/14

WTFC 1-0 Grappenhall Sports

J A Walton Challenge Cup

7/02/15

Cheadle Town Reserves 2-8 WTFC

Cheshire League 2

14/02/15

WTFC 3-0 Irlam Reserves

Manchester FA Amateur Cup

28/02/15

Cuddington 0-1 WTFC

Cheshire League 2

7/03/15

WTFC 5-0 Kartel Sports

Altrincham FA Senior Cup

14/03/15

Gorse Hill 0-2 WTFC

Manchester FA Amateur Cup Semi-Final

21/03/15

WTFC 2-0 Irlam Reserves

Cheshire League 2

4/03/15

Grappenhall Sports 0-9 WTFC

J A Walton Challenge Cup

6/03/15

Mersey Valley 0-5 WTFC (Played at Ericstan Park)

Cheshire League 2

14/04/15

Irlam Reserves 0-4 WTFC

Cheshire League 2

18/04/15

WTFC v FC Woodford (15:00)

Cheshire League 2

09/05/15

Moore United v WTFC (15:00)

Cheshire League 2

12/05/15

Witton Albion Reserves v WTFC (18:30)

Cheshire League 2

22/04/15 Ericstan Park

WTFC v Congleton Vale

J A Walton Challenge Cup Quarter Final

27/04/15

WTFC v Broadheath Central

Altrincham FA Senior Cup Final

WTFC v Failsworth Dynamos

Manchester FA Amateur Cup Final

Altrincham FC

5/05/15 Oldham Athletic

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Match Programme 2014/15

Pos

Team

PLD PTS

1st

Wythenshawe Town (C)

+54

2nd Altrincham Reserves (P)

+22

3rd

FC Woodford

+12

4th

Mersey Valley

5th

Irlam Reserves

6th

Cuddington

-13

7th

West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves

-5

8th

Moore United

-34

9th

Cheadle Town Reserves

-28

10th Witton Albion Reserves

-16

Fixtures Involving Cheshire League 2 Sides: April 18th: Cuddington v Cheadle Town Reserves Wythenshawe Town v FC Woodford Irlam Reserves v West Didsbury & Chorlton Reserves (Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup) April 21st: Moore United v Mersey Valley Witton Albion v Altrincham Reserves Irlam Reserves v Cuddington

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(Back Row): Paul Walley, Jamie Dickinson, Jacob Luty, Jonathan Rand, Matty Gillings (Front Row): Craig Coates, Lee McGregor, Ben Brooks, Ben Connolly, Jason Walley, Ashley Woodhead

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. We are looking for a Web Claims Funding Officer for our committee. We need someone who has spare time on their hands and is computer literate. Now that the 1st team is in step 7 division, the opportunities to claim funding is massive. The role is a dedicated role and can be challenging, time consuming so needs someone with commitment and spare time. This is a very important role and one that will make a massive difference with pitches and club improvements there is a lot of funds available. .

2015/16 season tickets have gone on sale. It’s £12/£6/ Free for Adults/Concessions/ Children. Season ticket holders will get a complimentary programme at each 1st XI preseason game, and get a discount on any club travel and merchandise. Work on pre-season is already underway with fixtures to be announced very soon. There will be ground development work done so if you can spare any time to help out in any way please do get in touch.

. Our next game is the Altrincham FA Senior Cup final. Please support the club on this short trip to Moss Lane, Altrincham FC. More details about the game late on in the programme. The Cheshire League 2 Trophy will be presented after the game by Cheshire League’s Mr Dave Murphy Keep updated with WTFC on Vine & Instagram, photos and videos giving behind the scenes view.

Hot Drinks: Tea - 50p Coffee - 60p Hot Chocolate - 60p Oxo - 50p Cup of Soup - 70p Hot Barms: Bacon - £1.50 Bacon & Egg - £1.80 Sausage - £1.50 Sausage & Egg - £1.80 Sausage & Bacon - £1.80 Chip Barm - £1.40 Hot Dog - £1.10 Beefburger - £1.80 Beefburger & Chips - £2.80 Chips - £1.20 Chips & Gravy - £1.40 Meat Pie - £1.20 Meat Pie & Gravy - £1.40 Meat Pie, Chips & Gravy - £2.50

Feeling peckish? Then head into the clubhouse and pick up your food, fancy some chips or a pie, we have it in our kitchen

Full Back Jake Williams talks about the last few games of the season.

But the team has changed and come on leaps and bounds since that day as I’m sure Woodford have done. Everyone is eager to continue the good form and show our worth at this level.

We have come so far as a team and a club this season and the development is pleasing to see as a player. The team have developed a resolute mentality in games and it’s won us All of the players are excited for the points crucially away at places like coming seasons as am I, but the Cuddington, Irlam Reserves and draw of playing in Cheshire League Club AZ. 1 and potentially better cup compeEveryone at the club is delighted to titions has to be put aside at the moment with our attention focusing have the first piece of silverware sealed and it gives a certain amount on this season. of relief but we have only plans to continue and maintain the form I’d personal like to thank the supwhich has seen us pick up the port we get week in, week out. Away Cheshire League 2 title. The tough at Irlam it was great to see the task is carrying on the 100% record, group of Wythenshawe Town fans. and also getting elusive trophies It’s been a great season but it’s nowhich we are competing in. where near over. We go again today with the visit of FC Woodford who are a very good outfit and we had a tight game with them right at the beginning of the season.

Enjoy The Game, Jake Williams

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The J A Walton Challenge Cup Quarter Final draw was made and we got a home tie against Congleton Vale. Wythenshawe won Group 3 ahead of Grappenhall Sports guaranteeing a game against a group runners up. All of the groups were won by Cheshire League 2 teams: WTFC, FC Woodford, Mersey Valley and Altrincham Reserves. Congleton Vale were in group 1 and finished behind Altrincham Reserves in the group by 3 points.

Congleton Vale are currently top of the Cheshire League 1.

Draw: Altrincham Reserves v Middlewich Town

It’s been a successful campaign in the cup for Wythenshawe, winning the group by 13 points, with probably the most notable result being the 9-0 away win at Cheshire League 1 side Grappenhall Sports.

FC Woodford v Grappenhall Sports

The game will be played on Wednesday the 22nd. 18:30 kick-off at Ericstan Park. It’s £2/£1/Free for Adults / Concessions / Children.

If you can’t make the game we’ll have live match updates and photos on our twitter account, so make sure you keep yourself updated: @WTFCOpenage

Wythenshawe Town v Congleton Vale Mersey Valley v Lostock Gralam

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Woodhead (2), Brooks (2)

Wythenshawe Town travelled to Irlam Reserves for a Cheshire League 2 fixture, they knew 3 points would secure the title. The game started very tight, neither side creating many chances, set pieces seemed Wythenshaweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only chance. Rand with the only notable chance from a set piece. Wythenshawe came out from half-time and created many more chances and Ash Woodhead broke the deadlock after 70 minutes and Town took complete control of the game, just 3 minutes later Ben Brooks made it 2-0 and Wythenshawe were cruising to the title. Ash Woodhead scored a screamer after 77 minutes to put the game beyond doubt and after 83 minutes Ben Brooks made it 4-0.

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We approach the business end of the my first season as Chairman of our fantastic club and it is with great joy that we congratulate our 1st team who became champions on Wednesday night with a convincing 0-4 away win at Irlam; massive well done to each and everyone involved. Also thanks to everyone who travelled to watch the team at Irlam, it was pleasing to see. We are currently scheduled to play 2 cup finals. Firstly the Altrincham Senior Cup on April 27th, KO 7.30 and the Manchester FA County Cup at Boundary Park, Oldham Athletic FC on May 5th, KO 6pm They have a remarkable unbeaten 100% win record and are into the 1/4 final of the Cheshire J A Walton Challenge Cup, and they’re on course for a unbelievable season with 4 trophies and an unbeaten 100% record will go down in history. But the work is far from over. We are 2nd in the NonLeagueMatters ‘Global League Table’ and in with a great chance of finishing top. They are a superb bunch of lads fully committed to bring Semi-Pro football to Wythenshawe what an achievement that will be. Off the field we have installed the seating to both stands and erected the fantastic, new fence to Altrincham Road end and plans are being drawn up to progress with planning for floodlights. Also there are plans in progress to erect a new stand along the Tesco side of our pitch. We are making massive progress both on and off the field of play well advanced on our plans. I would like to thank each and everyone of our amazing club volunteers you are all absolute stars; your desire and commitment to make our club the very best is fantastic thank you so much. Our supporters and club members we appreciate and need your continued loyal support thank you. Our club steward and his team thank you for your continued commitment and support. I hope you all enjoy today's game. Your proud chairman, Kenny Hope

Next 1st XI Game at Ericstan Park: WTFC v Congleton Vale (22.04) - 18:30

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Ben Brooks Craig Coates Ben Connolly Phil Clorley Jamie Dickinson Alex Elliott Martin Fray Aaron Gibbs (GK) Matt Gillings Jacob Luty (GK) Dean McGregor Lee McGregor Elvis Olanipekun Jonathan Rand Jason Walley Paul Walley Ashley Woodhead Jake Williams

FC Woodford Jack Banister Mike Byrne Jonny Cavanagh Jordan Gregory Ed Haslam Alex Jackson Nathan Jackson Chris Kirk (GK) Lee Malkin Chris Megarrell Luke Murray Dale Robins-Bailey Harry Wheetman Scott Wright

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