v Congleton Town

19.09.2015

North West Counties Premier Division

Kick Off: 15.00

Issue 5

£1.50

Good afternoon and welcome to The Royal British Legion Stadium for this afternoon’s home league fixture against Congleton Town FC. First of all may I welcome Congleton’s management team and all asso-ciated with the club. I hope you feel welcomed and have a safe journey home.

We still await our first win in the league this season which is disappointing, however, I feel that some of our performances have deserved more than the point we have achieved. Take Wednesday’s game for example….there was nothing in the game really until they scored, then after that I felt we dominated the game and created more than enough chances to score more than the one goal we did. We need to be ruthless in both boxes to ensure we get the points we want.

Today we face Congleton Town who I was impressed with at the end of last season. They were a big dom-inant side so I expect a very tough fixture today.

I hope you enjoy the game and visit us again for our next home fixture….

Ben Fletcher (Sponsored by S. E. I. [Maintenance] LTD)

Superb young shot stopper that had a tremendous season last year. Kept numerous clean sheets and played every single minute of every single game. 2015/16 will be his 3rd season with the club where he’ll be looking to continue his fine form.

Nathan Trout (Available for sponsorship)

Nathan moved to the Fylde coast from Liverpool. A ball winning centre half that has a big presence on the pitch, he’ll be hoping to force his way into the team and make his position his own.

Alex Colquhoun (Available for sponsorship)

After a short spell at the club last season, Alex has returned to the club hungry and deter-mined to play on a regular basis. He showed signs of quality last season and will be looking to cement his place in the 2015/16 season.

Brett Ferguson (Sponsored by Service Solutions Direct Ltd)

One of the main characters within the changing room, “Channy” as he is called, always has stories to tell, consistently produced good displays during last season and got on the score sheet on numerous occasions. A very adaptable player that has made a huge impression on all within the club. Winner of Clubman of the Year 2014/15.

Wes Benjamin (Available for sponsorship)

Wes is a highly promising defender that arrives in time for the start of the 2015/16 sea-son. He has experience playing in National League North football but is looking to develop through regular football with Squires Gate. Wes is comfortable playing at both centre back or right back and can even play in midfield if needed.

Andy Richards (Available for sponsorship)

A club stalwart! ‘Rico’ as he is known, has been with the club for many seasons and has be-come a linchpin of the side. His performances and changing room experience has played a vital role in recent success. A player with many superstitions that is well liked at the club.

Josh Westwood (Sponsored by Mark Ashmore)

Josh was a rock at the heart of defence during last season. He produced some fine individu-al displays and chipped in with a few headed goals. A quiet individual but very popular player that lets his feet, or head do the talking. Josh is also adaptable to play up front.

Terry Cummings (Available for sponsorship)

Terry is a graduate of Myerscough College. He made his debut on the opening day of this season against 1874 Northwich. He is a forward player capable of playing across the front of any of the attacking positions in midfield. With bags of skill and ability, he’ll be hoping to make his mark on the season at the earliest opportunity.

Keiffer Cunningham (Available for sponsorship)

Kiefer is a very promising young player that can play in numerous attacking positions. He made a limited number of appearances last year due to work commitments but is hoping to make a big impact this season. A young prospect with plenty to offer.

Mike Hall (Available for sponsorship)

Mike was only with Gate briefly last season but his knowledge and experi-ence of the game was beneficial to all that played alongside him. He was in-fluential in his performances and will be looking to have the same impact throughout the 2015/16 season.

Josh Kay (Available for sponsorship)

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

Alex McKendrick (Available for sponsorship)

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

Billy McKenna (Available for sponsorship)

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

Ashley Rowley (Available for sponsorship)

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

Danny Penswick (Sponsored by Bill White)

Danny is the captain of the club. He first joined midway through the 2013/14 season and soon established himself as a leader and highly influen-tial player. His game understanding and levels of performance have seen him become a focal point of the team.

Mark Buchan (Available for sponsorship)

Mark models himself on Ally McCoist. A fiery Scot that knows where the goal is. His workmanlike performances often go unnoticed, but he scored some valuable goals during last season. An influential player both on and off the pitch and will be a key player during this season.

Aaron Clarke (Available for sponsorship)

Aaron was part of the Kirkham and Wesham squad which was victorious at Wembley in 2008. Unfortunately for Aaron, he picked up an injury the week before the final so didn’t take part in the game. A quick striker who pos-sesses skill and eye for a pass and can also play in behind the striker in at-tacking midfield. Aaron will be looking to cement a spot up top and to fire Gate up the table.

Saturday 12th September 2015

Report by Mark Ashmore. Pictures by Albert Cooper

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BORE DRAW AS GATE CONTINUE

UNBEATEN MONTH

Squires Gate returned to league action last weekend as they hosted Ashton Athletic. Coming into the game, Ashton sat in 13th place in the table and came into the game on the back of a 3-1 loss to Atherton Collieries in the cup. Gate made two changes to the team that beat Irlam on Tuesday night with Benjamin coming in for Kay who was in-jured and Nathan Trout in for Ash Rowley who dropped to the bench.

Both teams made a good start to the game with both seemingly wanting to attack. Gates front men looked lively and didn’t give Ashton’s back line much time on the ball. The opening 20 minutes didn’t really have any notable clear cut chances until Mark Buchan hit the ball from the edge of the box. His shot could only find the keepers arms though. Ashton best chances came 5 minutes after Gates, but Fletcher was on hand to deny Ashton’s attack. Former Gate striker Isaac Kusaloka had the chance to open the scoring after 35 minutes but his shot cannoned way over the bar. Gates best chance of the game came soon after.

A free kick fired in found the head of Josh Westwood but his header could only find the post. But with the ball rattling off the post Cummings could have opened the scor-ing but he couldn’t guide the ball into the empty net. Ben Fletcher in net for Gate kept the home side in the game on the stroke of half time. Ashton’s Callum Mahoney strik-ing from outside the box but Fletcher was equal to push the ball of the post and Dan-iel Smith couldn’t finish the rebound.

The second half saw little in the way of chances for either side. Gate tried to influ-ence the game with substitutions and a change in formation but just couldn’t find that killer finish in the box. A good driving run beating 2 Ashton players by Cummings opened up space for Ferguson from left back but his curled effort fell straight into the arms of the keeper. Both Gates wingers were involved late on and both could have won the game for Gate. First Ash Rowley on as a sub hit the ball on the volley from outside the box but Ashton had 3 men on the line to clear the ball away. Then Billy McKenna tried a cheeky shot straight from the corner but he couldn’t catch Ashtons keeper out.

Gate still winless, as the game went on to finish 0-0.

Tuesday 22nd September

Bootle vs Alsager Town

Congleton Town vs Cammell Laird

Nelson vs Padiham

Silsden vs Barnoldswick Town

Squires Gate vs Colne

Wednesday 23rd September

AFC Liverpool vs Runcorn Town

Friday 25th September

Nelson vs Atherton Collieries

Saturday 26th September

Runcorn Town vs Squires Gate

Emirates FA Cup 2nd Qualifying

Whitley Bay vs Congleton Town

Saturday 19th September 2015

1874 Northwich v Maine Road

Abbey Hey v AFC Darwen

Alsager Town v AFC Blackpool

Barnoldswick Town v Runcorn Town

Bootle v Ashton Athletic

Cammell Laird 1907 v Nelson

Colne v AFC Liverpool

Runcorn Linnets v Atherton Collieries

Slisden v Winsford United

Squires Gate v Congleton Town

West Didbury & Chorlton v Padiham

Monday 21st September 2015

Maine Road vs Ashton Athletic

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FLETCHER 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 0 0 0

RICHARDS 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 9 1 0 0 0

MCKENNA 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 4 2 1 0 0

WESTWOOD 8 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 1 1 0

PENSWICK 8 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 0 1 0

FERGUSON 8 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 7 1 0 1 0

MCKENDRICK 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0

HALL 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0

BUCHAN 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 2 5 3 2 2 0

CUNNINGHAM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ROWLEY 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 3 6 0 1 0

KAY 8 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 9 0 4 2 0

COLQUHOUN 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0

BENJAMIN 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 7 2 0 0 0

CUMMINGS 5 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 6 2 2 0 1

HIGGINS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 1

TROUT 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0

CLARKE 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

DICKSON 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

HIGHAM 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

CLINCH 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

COOK 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LEAGUE LEAGUE CUP FA CUP FA VASE 2015/16 CARDS

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22 SEP 19:45

VS COLNE

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GATE LEAVE IT LATE Wednesday 16th September 2015

Report by Mark Ashmore. Pictures by Albert Cooper

Gate still wait for the first win of the season after equalising late on at Darwen last night. Gate haven’t travelled well this year and find them-selves at the wrong end of the table. Gate made just the one change with Josh Kay coming back into the team in place of Cummings who dropped to the bench.

The returning Kay was first to have a chance for Gate, he drifted in from the left but his pass was cut out before it found Mckenna in the box. Kay again was lively down the left after a good spell of possession from Gate but after his good work to beat his man, his cross was poor. Mckenna on the other wing came into the game but after beating two Darwen men, his shot was blocked. The ball found it’s way over to Fergu-son on the left hand side soon after but his shot was deflected wide. Gate best chance of the half came from Kay. Just before half time he struck the ball from outside the box but the home keeper did well to save. The follow up corner for Gate was just headed over by Buchan in what was another good chance just before the break.

The home side had the first chance of the half but Fletcher was well be-hind the strike. The home side would open the scoring soon after. The ball played across the goal and with Gates defence stood still Darwen pounced and opened the scoring. Gate who had been the better team throughout, continued to attack and had plenty of chances. Gaul, the scorer for Darwen, had another chance but this time it was over. Billy McKenna had Gates next chance but the keeper spilt his shot. Nobody could follow up on the loose ball, which was eventually cleared. Two of Gates substitutes almost linked up to equalise for Gate. Terry Cummings sent down the line and he found space to play a superb ball across the box but Rowley who was in he middle, couldn’t make contact with the ball. Late drama ensued for Gate as minutes from the end of the game Danny Penswick had a header cleared off the line by Darwen Player/manager Neil Prince. Gates kept the pressure coming and were all over Darwen in the last 10 minutes. They would make that pressure pay with seconds left on the clock, Terry Cummings stepping up to poke the ball home after a scramble in the box.

The late draw means Gate are still without a league win but were much the better side and deserved more than one point.

14th August 1993

Here in THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN fea-

ture, we focus on JOSH WESTWOOD and

life back in 1993.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

Josh Westwood shares his birthday with young actress Mila Kunis,

famous for her role in Ted, Friends with Benefits, and Family Guy.

He was also born on the same date as Take Me Out’s Paddy

McGuinness and actor James Buckley, who plays Jay Cartwright in

The Inbetweeners.

‘Westy’ also shares his birthday with United star Ander Herrera,

Juventus’ Giorgio Chiellini, and ex Bolton player Jay-Jay Okocha.

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

It was the first season of the Premier League. Manchester United

were champions, when they finished 10 points ahead of Aston Villa.

Arsenal won the FA Cup as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in

the replay. They also won the League Cup against exactly the same

team. It was also the first season of the ‘Champions League’, and it

was Marseille who beat AC Milan1-0 in Munich.

TOP 5 SONGS THAT WEEK

#1 Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own

#2 UB40 - Can’t Help Falling In Love

#3 SWV - Weak

#4 Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is

#5 The Proclaimers - I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)

UK NEWS IN 1993

A false start in the Grand National, forces it to be cancelled.

The England National team fails to qualify for the 1994 World Cup,

despite winning 7-1 against San Marino. (YES...England conceded

to San Marino!!) Manager Graham Taylor leaves the job imminently.

#1 BOX OFFICE FILM OF 1993

Jurassic Park was top of the box office in 1993, with a total gross of $357m, fol-

lowed by Mrs Doubtfire with a gross of $219m.

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P W D L F A PTS POS

5 1 2 2 9 11 5 20th

THIS SEASON CURRENT FORM

P W D L F A PTS POS

6 3 2 1 16 14 11 7th

Founded: 1901

Ground: Ivy Gardens

Capacity: 1,450

Chairman: Steve Burgess

Manager: Steve Hardy

COMPETITION DATE SCORE

Friendly 4th July Congleton Town 2-3 Congleton Vale

Friendly 10th July Congleton Town 1-3 Crewe Alexandra

Friendly 11th July Congleton Town 0-2 Stoke City

Friendly 16th July Congleton Town 0-4 Mossley

Friendly 25th July Congleton 1-1 New Mills AFC

Friendly 28th July Congleton Town 2-1 Poynton

Friendly 1st August Macclesfield Town 7-1 Congleton Town

NWCFL 8th August Congleton Town 4-3 Barnoldswick Town

NWCFL 11th August Bootle 1-0 Congleton Town

FA Cup EP 15th August Congleton Town 0-0 Nostell Miners Welfare

FA Cup EP R 18th August Nostell Miners Welfare 0-4 Congleton Town

NWCFL 22nd August Congleton Town 3-3 AFC Blackpool

FA Cup Q1 29th August Congleton Town 4-3 Handsworth Parramore

FA Vase 5th September Congleton Town 3-1 Nostell Miners Welfare

NWCFL 7th September Maine Road 0-0 Congleton Town

FA Cup Q2 12th September Jarrow Roofing 3-4 Congleton Town

NWCFL 14th September Runcorn Town 4-2 Congleton Town

Highest Average Attendance: 165 (2006-07)

Highest Attendance: 6,800 (vs Macclesfield Town, 1953-54)

FA Cup Progression: 1 st Round (vs Crewe Alexandra 1989-90)

Congleton Town are based in Cheshire. The club was formed in 1901, and were crowned champions in their first 3 seasons (1901-02 to 1903-04). The season after, they finished in fifth place. After a few decades, Congleton joined the Northern Premier League in the newly created Division One, where they finished 9th. In the 1989-90 season, they reached the first round of the FA Cup, after beating Witton Albion in the fourth qualifying round. In the first round they were drawn away to Football League side Crewe Alexandra, where they lost 2-0. However, they struggled most years at the higher level of the Northern Premier League and after finishing in last place in the 2000-01 sea-son, they were relegated to the NWCFL. They did though, reach the fourth round of the FA Trophy where they lost 6-2 to Worksop Town. The club remained in Division One, which was renamed to the Premier Division in 2008.

At the end of that season, Congleton finished fourth behind now Conference North side AFC Fylde, New Mills and Newcastle Town and only AFC Fylde gained promotion to the Northern Premier League. Regardless of where they had finished, they would not have gained promotion because they did not submit an application for promotion.

At the end of the 2010-11 season, the bears appointed ex Wigan goalkeeper Giuseppe Paladino, who was assistant manager at Rossendale United, but some disappointing performances and declining attendances saw his reign short lived. Within 2011 and 2014, Congleton had Dean Sibson and Jim Vince at the helm but after 3 years Vince stepped down and handed over to current caretaker managers Steve Hardy and Mike McDonald

This week we interviewed Squires Gate supporter Spencer Leader, as he

talks about how he got involved at the club, his most memorable moment,

and his expectations for this season.

Spencer, what encouraged you to get involved at Squires Gate?

Well, I come down about four years ago, Albert bought be down with Bill.

We felt at home straight away, everyone was welcoming and we fitted in

well with everyone.

We have made some great friends along the way as well. It passes my

Saturday afternoon, although sometimes it can be very frustrating. But all

in all, I really enjoy myself every week, home or away, whether good, bad

or ugly. The ground is always in great condition as well, thanks to Mr Brian

Addison who does a fantastic job with his fellow groundsmen.

Within your time at the club, what has been your most memorable

game?

I would have to say last seasons FA Cup game away at New Mills AFC. It

was a fantastic game for us, progressing through to the next round but also

the fact we turned it round from 2-1 down to win 3-2 and overall a great

performance from our lads.

I also think the games against Glossop North End were entertaining, but

not any game in particular. It was just always good to watch, as we were

always pressuring them.

Any players that you think have potential to bring something special to

the club?

Of course, Jack Sowerby was definitely one of the best players I have seen

at non league level and deserves his chance at Fleetwood Town. We are

lucky to have some great players here at Squires Gate, but Joshua Kay and

Ash Rowley are showing what they can add this season. We have a great

captain in Danny Penswick, and I’d hate to lose Ben Fletcher. He’s a star

every week!

What do you expect from this season?

With the way things are going at the moment, I would say a mid-table

finish. A couple of new signings would make a difference though.

Thanks for your time Spencer.

SQUIRES GATE 0-2 Congleton Town

Tues 15 April 2014

Squires Gate welcomed mid table, Congle-ton Town, with fond memories of their 25th March encounter when Gate came away with three valuable points winning goals to nil. The game was even with both sides showing they wanted to win. Billy McKenna, was finding space down the right and Sowerby, and Mullan were caus-ing problems or the visiting defenders.

But a corner for Gate, was cleared and Town raced the length of the pitch with Brandon Moores lashing the ball past keeper Ben Fletcher. On 10 mins. Despite the early setback the home side pushed forward with Neil Unsworth, and Seydou Bamba providing crosses into the danger area. The visitors keeper, had to make a couple of saves, and Gate must have felt they were unlucky to go in for the interval be-hind.

The second half started at a fast pace with the home side attacking, and looking deter-mined to pull back the first half goal. As the game wore on the visitors showed that they were just as determined to take revenge for their ear-lier meeting and on the 68th min. a shot was parried by Ben Fletcher, but the ball went straight to Brandon Moore

GATE GO INTO FINAL DAY NEEDING A

WIN TO SURVIVE

SQUIRES GATE 1-1 CONGLETON TOWN

Sat 18 April, 2015

At the end of the 2014/15 season, Squires Gate hosted Congleton Town, who were on the back of a 1-0 defeat the last time out, were looking to end the season on a high and with maximum points. Gate made two changes to the starting 11 with Reece Lancashire coming in to make his first start for the club in place of Josh Kay who served his one match ban and Ashley Rowley coming in for Alex Murphy, who was unavailable.

Gate made the worst possible start to the game as after just two minutes into the first half they were behind. A mix up between Ferguson and Westwood at the back led to the foul on the Congleton attacker. From the free kick Congleton striker Scott McGowan found himself in acres of space to easily finish to put the visitors into a 2 minute lead. It would be fair to say that the visitors started the better of the two as they went on to control the next 15 minutes of the game. It was after 20 minutes that Gate came back into the game chances for both Mckenna and Buchan but neither really tested Eve in net. After a good 10 minute spell of play by Gate Congleton again came back into the game and finished the half the better team. Congleton would put together some lovely passing moves knocking the ball around with confidence but didn't really test Fletcher in net for Gate for the rest of the first half.

The second half was a closer affair with Gate coming back into the game as the half continued. Gate seemed to look to utilise their wide men more in the second half trying to get in behind Congleton's backline. Congleton's midfield though were winning the important battles in the middle constantly winning the second balls to counter Gates attack. One positive on show for the home side though was their willingness and determination not to give up. The persistence in attack and threat throughout the second half from the home side was something to be applauded by all. Gate's hard work would pay off as they mounted the pressure in the last 10 minutes. Gate manager Dave McCann brought himself onto the pitch with 10 minutes left to lead the line and change the game for Gate. The introduction of the manager coincided with a change of style for Gate as they looked to deliver the ball long from deep. Alongside Centre back Josh Westwood, now pushed up front, Gate possessed plenty to aim for in the box. It was McCann who had a golden chance to equalise for Gate with 4 minutes left on the clock, but his first time volley went high over the bar much to the dismay of the crowd. With literally the last kick off the game Gate would get their reward for the hard work put in. The ball fired into the area fell to Centre back Josh Westwood on the edge of the box quick footwork and clever thinking from the defender saw him

AUGUST

Sat 8th 15:00 1874 Northwich A 2-0 293 19th NWCFL

Wed 12th 19:45 AFC Liverpool A 1-0 131 19th NWCFL

Sat 15th 15:00 Barton Town Old Boys A 2-2 122 FA Cup EP

Tues 18th 19:45 Barton Town Old Boys H 2-4 34 FA Cup EP R

Sat 22nd 15:00 Cammell Laird 1907 H 2-2 48 19th NWCFL

Tues 25th 19:45 Atherton Collieries H 3-4 150 21st NWCFL

Sat 29th 15:00 Barnoldswick Town A 3-0 109 22nd NWCFL

SEPTEMBER

Tues 1st 19:45 Nelson H 2-2 105 21st NWCFL

Sat 5th 15:00 Irlam H 2-2 37 FA Vase Q1

Tues 8th 19.45 Irlam A 2-3 80 FA Vase Q1R

Sat 12th 15:00 Ashton Athletic H 0-0 49 21st NWCFL

Wed 16th 19:45 AFC Darwen A 1-1 167 21st NWCFL

Sat 19th 15:00 Congleton Town H NWCFL

Tues 22nd 19:45 Colne H NWCFL

Sat 26th 15:00 Runcorn Town A NWCFL

OCTOBER

Sat 3rd 15.00 Winsford United H FA Vase Q2

Wed 7th 19:45 Padiham A NWCFL

Sat 10th 15:00 Bootle A NWCFL

Tues 13th 19:45 Silsden H NWCFL

Sat 17th 15:00 West Didsbury H NWCFL

Mon 19th 19:45 Atherton Collieries A NWCFL

Sat 24th 15:00 Maine Road A MU Cup R1

NOVEMBER

Tues 3rd 19:45 AFC Darwen H NWCFL

Sat 7th 15:00 Cammell Laird A NWCFL

Sat 14th 15:00 Winsford United H NWCFL

Tues 17th 19:45 Nelson A NWCFL

Sat 21st 15:00 Alsager Town A NWCFL

DECEMBER

Sat 5th 15:00 Bootle H NWCFL

Sat 12th 15:00 West Didsbury A NWCFL

Sat 19th 15:00 Maine Road H NWCFL

Sat 26th 15:00 AFC Blackpool A NWCFL

JANUARY

Sat 2nd 15:00 Barnoldswick Town H NWCFL

Sat 9th 15:00 Maine Road A NWCFL

Sat 23rd 15:00 Abbey Hey A NWCFL

Sat 30th 15:00 AFC Liverpool H NWCFL

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Barnoldswick Town 9 6 1 2 24 10 14 19

2 Runcorn Linnets 7 6 0 1 14 5 9 18

3 Colne 7 5 2 0 23 9 14 17

4 Nelson 9 5 2 2 20 12 8 17

5 1874 Northwich 8 4 2 2 12 11 3 14

6 Bootle 6 4 2 4 14 17 -3 14

7 AFC Darwen 11 3 4 4 25 30 -5 13

8 AFC Liverpool 7 3 3 1 19 12 7 12

9 Ashton Athletic 8 3 3 2 8 5 3 12

10 Winsford United 9 3 3 3 16 20 -4 12

11 Padiham 8 3 2 3 16 15 1 11

12 Abbey Hey 7 3 2 2 13 13 0 11

13 Cammell Laird 1907 8 3 4 2 18 18 1 10

14 Atherton Collieries 7 3 1 3 16 16 -2 10

15 Runcorn Town 8 2 3 3 16 16 -3 9

16 Silsden 7 2 3 2 17 17 -4 9

17 AFC Blackpool 7 2 2 3 15 15 0 8

18 Maine Road 9 2 1 6 16 25 -9 7

19 West Didsbury & Chorlton 10 2 1 7 11 21 -10 7

20 CONGLETON TOWN 5 1 2 2 9 11 -2 5

21 SQUIRES GATE 8 0 4 4 8 15 -7 4

22 Alsager Town 7 0 1 6 5 16 -11 1

FEBRUARY

Sat 6th 15:00 Padiham H NWCFL

Sat 13th 15:00 Colne A NWCFL

Sat 20th 15:00 Runcorn Linnets H NWCFL

MARCH

Sat 5th 15:00 Silsden A NWCFL

Sat 12th 15:00 1874 Northwich H NWCFL

Sat 19th 15:00 Congleton Town A NWCFL

Mon 28th 15:00 AFC Blackpool H NWCFL

APRIL

Sat 2nd 15:00 Abbey Hey H NWCFL

Sat 9th 15:00 Winsford United A NWCFL

Sat 16th 15:00 Runcorn Linnets A NWCFL

Sat 23rd 15:00 Runcorn Town H NWCFL

Sat 30th 15:00 Ashton Athletic A NWCFL

The views in this programme are not necessarily the views of Squires Gate Football Club.

Images used are property of their respective photographers.

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2 Wins 1

8 Home Wins 0

2 Away Wins 1

5 Defeats 0

6 Home Defeats 7

5 Away Defeats 0

0 Score Draws 6

1 No Score Draws 2

0 Conceding 1+ goals 0

1 Scoring 1+ goals 0

1 Clean Sheets 2

16 Back To Back Wins 8

2014/15 RECORD

Played 40

Won 17

Drawn 9

Lost 14

Scored 68

Conceded 57

Goal Difference 11

Position 8th

Squires Gate Congleton Town

2006/07 18th 10th

2007/08 6th 9th

2008/09 10th 4th

2009/10 13th 5th

2010/11 9th 8th

2011/12 16th 11th

2012/13 21st 7th

2013/14 19th 10th

2014/15 6th 8th

Squires Gate - last 5 matches 19/09/15 Congleton Town - last 5 matches 19/)9/15

ALL COMPETITIONS

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Overall (20)

Records

Previous Meetings

Results Total %

Squires Gate 4 40

Congleton Town 3 30

Draw 3 30

Goals Total Av.PG

Squires Gate 18 1.80

Congleton Town 18 1.80

Results Total %

Congleton Town 5 50

Squires Gate 2 20

Draw 3 30

Goals Total Av.PG

Congleton Town 16 1.60

Squires Gate 8 0.80

Results Total %

Squires Gate 6 30

Congleton Town 8 40

Draws 6 30

Goals Total Av.PG

Squires Gate 26 1.30

Congleton Town 34 1,70

Highest Aggregate Score: 8 Squires Gate 4-4 Congleton Town

Highest Squires Gate Score: 5 Squires Gate 5-1 Congleton Town

Highest Congleton Town Score: 4 Congleton Town 4-4 Squires Gate

Season Date

2012/13 Sat 10 Nov Squires Gate 1-3 Congleton Town

Sat 18 Aug Congleton Town 3-0 Squires Gate

2011/12 Sat 14 Apr Congleton Town 3-0 Squires Gate

Sat 13 Aug Squires Gate 5-1 Congleton Town

ALL COMPETITIONS

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WIN YOUR HOME GAMES AND DRAW YOUR AWAY

GAMES

Well, at least that’s what they say. In theory, Gate have got

half of that right, picking up four points from eight games. We

are well into the new season now, yet we are still winless

and currently sit in the bottom three, but hopefully we can

start to turn things around within the next month.

On Wednesday night, we travelled down to AFC Darwen. It

was never going to be an easy task, going to a newly promoted side and getting

three points, even more so AFC Darwen have had a good run of form this sea-

son and sat mid-table going into the game. The ground was neat and tidy, fitted

with a modern bar and clubhouse and I must say the pie and chips were good

value at £2.50! Onto the game, and for the first 20 minutes there were no flood-

lights on the opposite side to the dugouts, but this didn’t really affect the run of

play as the sides went in 0-0 at half time. The home side got the opener in the

second half through a cross that was not dealt with between Westwood and Fer-

guson, and their striker was there to take advantage to put them one up.

McCann bought on attackers Ash Rowley and Terry Cummings, who linked up

well to get Gate an equaliser with a minute to go.

Today, we welcome Cheshire side Congleton Town who have had an excellent

FA Cup run and play away to four times FA Vase winners, Whitley Bay, in the

next round. In the league however, they sit one place above Gate in the bottom

three but have played nearly half the amount of games. They go into today’s

game on the back of a 4-2 defeat to Runcorn Town, so they will be looking to get

back on track here.

Unfortunately, I won’t be at today’s game as I am in Newcastle for the weekend

supporting Watford but I hope everyone enjoys the match programme as much

as we enjoy putting it together!

UNDER 13’S ACTION

Mick Bishop’s under 13’s are away at Fishersfield tomorrow, as they look to

carry on their excellent start against Foxhall. They have scored 31 goals in 4

games and 17 goals in the league so there will be plenty of goals. On the 27th

September they will be at home to Bispham Vipers and on the 4th October, they

will be taking part in their first cup game as they take on Euxton Villa in the

Lancashire Cup. Feel free to come on down and support the lads!

JULY

Sun 5 15:00 Rishton FC H 7-2 Friendly

Sun 12 15:00 Longsands FC A 0-7 Friendly

SEPTEMBER

Sun 06 14:15 Clifton Rangers H 8-2 League

Thu 10 18:15 St Annes H 9-0 League

Sun 20 14:15 Foxhall A League

Sun 27 14:15 Bispham Vipers H League`

OCTOBER

Sun 4 14:15 Euxton Villa H Cup

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Padiham 6 6 0 0 22 7 15 18

3 Colne 5 4 0 1 16 12 4 12

2 Ashton Athletic 4 3 0 1 10 7 3 9

4 Workington 3 2 0 1 13 4 9 6

5 AFC Fylde 2 1 0 1 8 7 1 3

6 Nelson 5 1 0 4 10 17 -7 3

7 Skelmersdale United 4 1 0 3 5 13 -8 3

8 Lancaster City 2 0 0 2 1 4 -3 3

9 Bamber Bridge 3 0 0 3 5 10 -4 0

10 Squires Gate 2 0 0 2 0 9 -9 0

JULY

Thur 23rd 19:00 Academica H 0-2 Friendly

AUGUST

Mon 31st 19:30 Bamber Bridge A A-A League

SEPTEMBER

Sat 5th 15:00 Padiham A 4-0 League

Thu 10th 19:45 Colne A 5-0 League

Wed 16th 19:45 Workington Town A 2-1 Cup 1st Leg

Squires Gate reserves made the long journey to Workington Town on Wednesday night, as they played their first leg of the Lancashire Cup. Gate fought hard but on the 71st minute, Workington took the lead through sub Jonny Murray and their lead was soon doubled 8 minutes later when Robbie Hebson looked to have given Workington a comfortable advantage going into the 2nd leg. However, in the 90th minute, Barney Morris climbed higher then the defenders to give Gate a consolation going into the second leg.

LEAGUE LANCS CUP 1ST TEAM FA CUP 2015/16 CARDS

APP SUB GLS APP SUB GLS APP SUB GLS APP SUB GLS APP SUB GLS Y R

BLEEKER 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

DICKSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HIGHAM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HITCHENS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BIRCH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TURNER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BISHOP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CARPENTER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CROSDALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GIBSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HIGGINS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ROSS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

STAYTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

MORRIS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ROBINSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

WATERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FOOTBALL TEAM

Liverpool

FOOD

Chicken, pasta, car-

bonnarra and fresh orange.

DRINK

Fresh Orange

FOOTBALLER

Being a Liverpool fan, I’d have to

say Steven Gerrard because he

gave me 4 of my top 10 moments in

life.

TV SHOW/FILM

Shawshank Redemption, Green

Mile and Toy Story.

PET HATE IN LIFE

Scottish accent. But seriously, I

have a slight OCD issue, so

anything dusty, out of place or not

facing the right direction.

ITEM OF CLOTHING THAT YOU

POSSESS

My new number 2 framed Squires Gate

shirt, or a pair of grey Nike shorts. Holes

all over them but they’re the only thing I

can sleep in.

PAIR OF BOOTS

Nike Tempos, yellow and black, the ones I

scored in the “FA Cup” in!

MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER

My dad, if I can be half the person that he

is to me, to my son, a great person to look

up to.

WHAT DO YOU ASPIRE TO

ACHIEVE

For my family to be close, healthy and en-

joy the small things that we earn.

PERSON YOU’D GO ON HOLIDAY

WITH FROM SQUIRES GATE

Channy (Brett Ferguson), although he

doesn’t know which side his heart his on

so I wouldn’t like to need him in any sort of

emergency. He’s one of the nicest guys

anyone will ever meet. He’d do anything

for anyone

SQUIRES GATE 7-2 ALSAGER TOWN

Sat 20 Sep, 2014

Squires Gate entertained Alsager Town at School Road, hoping to bounce back in the league after their FA cup exit at the hands of Bamber Bridge. Gate made just one change from that team with Andy Richards coming back in for Brett Ferguson.

Alsager made the brighter start in the game looking fired up, looking the more confident and having the best of the possession in the opening stages. And it was also the away side who went ahead early on, a mistake by Danny Penswick who's back pass let in Alsager attacker Josh Gordon in to finish well.

It took Gate until the 24th minute to equalise the scoreline, Sean Holmes hacked down on the edge of the box and with the referee awarding a penal-ty, Alex Murphy stepped up to slot home. Gate looked threatening and again got themselves on the score sheet Danny Penswick rising highest from the corner to put the home side ahead. Gate who could have been ahead even further shortly after but Alex Murphy's couldn't control the ball on the edge of the area, moments later Murphy had a chance to add another goal to his tally but his header found the wrong side of the post. But on 40 minutes Gate would cement thier lead, tricky Harry Dunn using his lighten-ing pace eased away past the defence and finish cleverly slotted the ball past Kurasic the Alsager keeper.

Into the second half and there was abuzz around the ground after Gate had come back from one down to be leading 3-1 many fans were expecting double figures. Gate started the second half like the finished the first, the home side were first to every ball and clearly wanted the win more. The man of the first half Alex Murphy could have added another goal to his col-lection but his header was saved well by the Alsager goal keeper. It took Gate until the 60th minute to add to their tally, Jake Forshaw meeting the ball first to head past the on-rushing keeper.

It would be Forshaw who would steal the headlines, the winger beating the offside trap before a com-posed finish to make it 5 on the 75th minute. But the little winger wasn't done there, when on the 89th minute he completed his hatrick from the penalty spot. Harry Dunn fouled on the edge of the box and Forshaw was adamant to take the spot kick to make it

1 Moved to Chelsea from Barcelona this summer.

2 Suffered a broken leg in Manchester United’s Champions League game against PSV.

3 Swansea play their home games here. _______ Stadium.

4 Premier League side that play at the Vitality Stadium

5 Crystal Palace striker on loan from Chelsea.

6 Spanish side that beat FC Augsburg in the Europa League on Thursday. Athletic _______.

7 League 2 side that use the #PUP hashtag on Twitter.

8 Manager of Coventry City. Used to manage Middlesbrough.

9 Dutch Champions nicknamed “The Light Bulbs”

10 Suffix of Carlisle, Colchester and Southend.

11 Team that beat Arsenal in Tuesday’s Champions League game. Dinamo ________

12 Legendary Blackpool player that the 1953 FA Cup final was named after.

Easy Medium Expert

Year Winner Runner Up Score No. Of Cup Wins

2014 Sunderland

2013 Bradford City

2011 Arsenal

2006 Wigan Athletic

2004 Bolton Wanderers

2002 Tottenham Hotspur

2000 Tranmere Rovers

1993 Sheffield Wednesday

Can you name the winners of the listed League Cup finals? We have listed the runners

up. (Easy = 1pt, Medium = 2pts, Expert = 3pts).

Spencer John Your Prediction

Newcastle United vs Watford 1-1 1-1

Swansea City vs Everton 1-0 1-2

Man City vs West Ham United 2-0 3-1

Hull City vs Queens Park Rangers 1-1 0-0

Brentford vs Preston North End 2-1 1-2

Blackpool vs Barnsley 1-2 1-3

Wigan Athletic vs Fleetwood Town 2-1 3-2

Real Madrid vs Granada 3-0 4-1

Chelsea vs Arsenal 2-1 1-2

Stoke City vs Leicester City 2-0 2-2

Why not join in our new prediction league for FREE! All you need to do if you want to get your name in the programme is send your predic-tions to haydendan@live.co.uk before 14:50 today. It is 10 points for a correct score, and 5 points for a correct result! This week we have secretary John Maguire and Spencer for Squires Gate, and

There will be an updated table with our new entries from each team in every programme. Please note that you can only enter your predictions for one week to try and beat the current highest score.

Name Team Pts

1 Daniel Hayden Squires Gate 35

2 Mark Halliwell Irlam 35

3 Brian Addison Squires Gate 25

4 Jay Hayden Squires Gate 25

5 Mark Morrissey Irlam 25

6 Mark Ashmore Squires Gate 15

7 Peter Barton Ashton Athletic 15

Colne (H)

Tue 22nd September 2015

The Royal British Legion Stadium

Kick Off: 19.45

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Runcorn Town (A)

Sat 29th September 2015

Pavilions, Sandy Lane, WA7 4EX

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £5, Concessions £3

Winsford United (H)

Sat 3rd October 2015

The Royal British Legion Stadium

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Padiham (A)

Wed 7th October 2015

Yes Electrical Arena, Well Street, BB12 8LE

Kick Off: 19.45

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Bootle (A)

Sat 10th October 2015

Delta Taxi Stadium, Vesty Road, L30 1NY

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Silsden (H)

Tue 13th October 2015

The Royal British Legion Stadium

Kick Off: 19.45

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Club Information

Chairman

Stuart Hopwood

Secretary

John Maguire

Treasurer

John Stokes

Manager

Dave McCann

Assistant Manager

Richard Thomas

Reserves Manager

Andy Collins

Under 13’s Manager

Mick Bishop

Groundsman

Brian Addison

Micky Farrar

Peter Bryant

Steve Bellamy

Bar & Hospitality

Denise Gibson

Emma Hopwood

Christine Walsh

Media

Albert Cooper

Danny Braid

Mark Ashmore

Programme Editors

Daniel Hayden

Jay Hayden

Twitter

@squiresgatefc

Instagram

@squiresgatefc

Andrew FARRIMOND(GK)

Louis JOHNSON (GK)

Richard BAILEY

Scott BARLOW

Andrew ALSTON

Adam BAYLEY

Scott SEPTON

William BUCKLEY

Kyle COLLINS

Micheal CROSBY

Declan FLETCHER

Steven HARDY

Eder RUIZ-VILLASANTE

Andrew HURST

LEE JACKSON

Scott MCGOWAN

Griffith JONES

Kieron KENNY

Samuel MARSHALL

Brain MATTEWS

Christopher WHEALAN

Ben FLETCHER

Andrew RICHARDS

Billy MCKENNA

Joshua WESTWOOD

Daniel PENSWICK

Brett FERGUSON

Alex MCKENDRICK

Mark BUCHAN

Ashley ROWLEY

Joshua KAY

Alex COLQUHOUN

Wes BENJAMIN

Terry CUMMINGS

Michael HALL

Nathan TROUT

Aaron CLARKE

Elliot DICKSON

Jack COOK

Referee

Phillip Dermott

Assistant Referees

Steven Holden

James Eadon