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We Are United23
ASHTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB OFFICIAL MATCH DAY PROGRAMME 2021/22 £2.00
ISSUE
v HYDE UNITED
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION
K.O.3.00PM 02.04.22
MATCH SPONSOR:
AUFC SUPPORTERS CLUB
IN MEMORY
OF STE NORTH
CLUB SPONSOR
Ashton United Football Club
Honours List
1885 Manchester Senior Cup Winners
1894 Manchester Junior Cup Winners
1911 Manchester Junior Cup Winners
1912 Manchester League Champions
1915 Lancashire Combination Runners-up
1917 Lancashire Combination 1st Div. Champions
Ashton United Football Club Limited 1933 Manchester Junior Cup Winners
Incorporated Club Limited by Shares
1935 Manchester Challenge Cup Finalists
Significant Interest
1936 Manchester Challenge Cup Winners
Jonathan Burke
David Burke 1939 Manchester Challenge Cup Winners
Terrence Hollis 1940 Manchester Challenge Cup Finalists
Terrance Styring 1950 Manchester Challenge Cup Winners
Company Number 2471345 1953 Manchester Challenge Cup Winners
Surrey Street, Hurst Cross 1954 Manchester Challenge Cup Winners
Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 8DY 1955 Manchester Challenge Cup Winners
Office Tel: 0161 3394158 1959 Manchester Intermediate Cup Winners
Email: secretary@ashtonunited.co.uk 1961 Manchester Intermediate Cup Finalists
Website: www.ashtonunited.co.uk 1962 Lancashire Combination Div2 Champions
1962 Lancashire Combination Cup Winners
Officials 1965 Manchester Intermediate Cup Finalists
1966 Manchester Intermediate Cup Finalists
President Ronnie Thomasson
1976 Manchester Senior Cup Winners
Joint Chairman David Burke 1978 Manchester Senior Cup Winners
Jonathan Burke 1980 Manchester Premier Cup Winners
Vice-Chairman Steve Hobson 1983 Manchester Premier Cup Winners
General Manager Andy Clayton 1988 North West Counties Div2 Champions
Financial Director Jackie Tierney 1991 Bass NWCL Floodlight Cup Runners-up
1992 Bass NWCL Div 1 Champions
Executive Directors Andy Evans
1992 Bass NWCL Challenge Cup Winners
Paul Barlow 1992 Raab Karcher Cup Winners
Club Secretary Andy Finnigan 1992 Manchester Premier Cup Winners
Ladies Team Secretary Catherine Tomlisson 1994 UniBond NPL Div1 Cup Winners
Media Manager Matthew Clayton 1997 UniBond NPL Div1 Cup Winners
Manager Michael Clegg 1999 UniBond NPL Div1 Cup Winners
2001 Manchester Premier Cup Winners
Assistant Manager Andy Heald 2002 UniBond NPL Div 1 Play-off Winners
Coach Nicky Hunt 2002 Manchester Premier Cup Winners
Fitness Coach James Eachus 2003 UniBond NPL President’s Cup Finalists
Physio Liam Welsby 2003 Manchester Premier Cup Winners
Kit Manager Dave Nolan 2004 Manchester Premier Cup Finalists
2011 Manchester Premier Cup Finalists
Programme Andy Calvert
2011 Evo-Stik NPL Challenge Cup Winners
AUFCSA Chairman Trish Bromley 2018 Evo-Stik NPL Play-off Winners
FRIENDS OF ASHTON UNITED Dave Chadderton in memory of Bob & Freya Chadderton
Thank you for your kind donations David Robinson in memory of Malcolm & George Smart
Mike Bennett in memory of Collette, Doug & Joan Bennett Trevor Rowley in memory Benjamin & Annie Rowley
Andy Evans in memory of Roxie Ronnie Thomasson in memory of Shirley Thomasson
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From the Board
H
ello everyone and a warm welcome unacceptable and does nothing other than sully
to our friends and close Tameside the good name of our club. The Board will take
strong decisive action to stop anyone bringing our
rivals from Hyde United, who make reputation into disrepute. Continuing to create
the short journey across town to a positive environment at our matches comes
visit Hurst Cross. Here we are at the before any individual’s ideals of a match day
business end of the season, perhaps experience.
looking back with some regrets, but
The club made the following public statement:
both somewhat relieved that form in ‘After a full investigation and coming into receipt
recent weeks has seen each stave off of corroborating reports of anti-social behaviour
the spectre of relegation. and abuse, an individual has been banned from
the club and attending matches indefinitely.
And so to today’s fixture, which will be no ‘dead Ashton United is a family club that is committed
rubber’. In front of vocal travelling supporters, The to promoting a positive and inclusive environment
Tigers will undoubtedly be looking to maintain and any acts of violence, racism or discriminatory
their form, and bragging rights from the previous or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. We
encounter. The Robins, on the other hand will apologise to anyone who may have been hurt or
be seeking to avenge a defeat they managed to offended during Saturday's match at Morpeth’
engineer from a game they were in full control
of for the first half, only for the home side to Sadly we are seeing more and more unruly
equalise somewhat fortunately seconds before behaviour creeping into the non-league game.
the half time whistle. A score that galvanised a The rise in attendances across our level of the
somewhat underperforming team who bossed a game is welcome however it seems that some
shell-shocked Robins in the second half recording of the newfound interest is coming from an
a 2-1 victory. element of support whose sole intention it is, is
to be disruptive. Whilst the club has the overall
All this bodes well for an exciting encounter in responsibility for the Matchday experience to be a
front of a big derby crowd. good one for all we call upon you, the supporters,
to identify individuals and behaviour that is
Last week Ashton United ended a strong run unacceptable. Where you spot this, please bring
of form at the hands of Morpeth Town, up in the matter to the attention of your nearest steward
Northumberland. The game slipped away after a or club official who will deal with it appropriately.
St. Paul's Trading Estate strong first half hour where we failed to capitalise Please do not intervene directly yourselves - you
on our chances. Morpeth were clinical and it are here to enjoy the game!
Demesne Drive was thanks to a sterling performance from Greg
Hartley that the score remained respectable. On that more sobering note please do enjoy
Stalybridge The game was further marred by the behaviour today’s game and afterwards come and join us in
SK15 2QF of some Ashton United supporters letting both
themselves and the club down.
the Cross Bar where you can have your say on the
afternoon’s performance with players, managers,
T: 0161 338 2681 board and fans alike.
Further to recent reports of discreditable conduct
W: www.rol-lite.co.uk by a so called ‘supporter’ of Ashton United the Steve Hobson,
Board has acted swiftly to immediately ban the Vice-Chairman
said individual, indefinitely, from all activities
at Hurst Cross. Such behaviour is completely
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From the Bench
A word from Cleggy A note from the Skipper
W elcome back to Hurst Cross
everyone, it’s great to see so H ello everyone and welcome
back to Hurst Cross for this
many fans here today for a big derby afternoon’s game.
fixture against tough opposition.
They say all good things must end but
Hyde are in an unenviable position in it was still so disappointing for our
the table and will be fighting to remain impressive, seven match unbeaten run
in the division, but with three wins in finish at Morpeth last weekend. We played
their past five they are certainly going well for the opening half an hour, but they
played too well for us, and we just couldn’t
to be no push over. We’ve worked hard
quite find our way back into the contest.
since the turn of the year to ensure we Nevertheless, we as players are happy with
weren’t the ones in that position and how we have performed in the past few
have done well to work our way in to a weeks and have no doubt given opponents
good, mid-table finish. One note from a few more uneasy nights worrying about
me is I know a lot has been spoken playing us, which is exactly how we want
already this week and Steve will have it. Today, it’s up to us to get a new run
touched on it in his notes here, but as going and finish the season as strongly as
much as we love your support, we have possible, with one eye firmly on the future.
a duty throughout the club to best We only have three home games remaining
represent the open-minded, respectful, this campaign so be sure to get down and
support us while you can!
and inclusive culture which reflects
our community and last weekend a
Up the Robins!
tiny number of fans let us down on
that front. Support us but do it in the
Michael Brewster
correct way please. Enjoy the game.
Come on you Robins!
Michael Clegg
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Hyde United Club History
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yde FC will always be remembered for In 1981-82 they swept the Cheshire management of Gary Lowe, returned to the name from skipper Paddy Miller, away to Mossley in the
the record 26-0 FA Cup defeat suffered at League board and won election back of Hyde United and announced plans to turn last but one game of the season. Right up to the
the hands of Preston North End in 1887. to the NPL. Hyde returned to the first the club into a supporters’ trust. Hyde United final games it was very close between Hyde and
But the club, founded two years earlier, was round of the FA Cup in 1983, losing parted company with six games left of the 2015/16 Scarborough for 2nd place, and Scarborough told
anything but a collection of cotton-town at Burnley, and in 1989 made it to the season due to a poor run of results and appointed 2nd spot by 3 points in the end.
semi-finals of the FA Trophy. Darren Kelly as manager for the remaining games.
bumpkins. It was a highly ambitious outfit
However, Darren wasn’t able to prevent the team It was also a season that saw the Tigers progress
which wanted to compete with the best In 1986, Hyde took the radical step of selling Ewen from their third successive relegation, this time to to the first round of the FA Cup for the first time
sides in the North. Fields to Tameside Council so that a synthetic the Evo-Stik First Division North. in 26 years, with a home televised fixture against
Baspograss pitch could be laid. They picked up MK Dons. The Tiger lost 4-0, but it was a fantastic
The 1887-88 season actually proved to be very several trophies, returned to the first round of the Darren Kelly was appointed first team manager tribute to the work and effort everyone had put in
successful and at the end of it Hyde met Newton FA Cup (1994) and reached two more FA Trophy during the close-season for the coming 2016/17 at the club, and it produced some much needed
Heath (now Manchester United) in a match the semi-finals. season after applications were invited for the funds into the football club. Funds that enabled
local press termed the unofficial championship of vacant post, which attracted a large number of the management team to strengthen the squad
Manchester. Grass was reinstated in 1995 but as the 21st applicants and some from some notable names in and make a real attempt at promotion, which
century dawned Hyde began to struggle. They football management. eventually paid off. So after 2 seasons of being
Hyde enjoyed a very productive period at the turn finished second to Leigh in 1999-2000 but were in the EvoStik North Division, Hyde return to the
of the 20th century when the club won four league relegated to the NPL first division three years later. Hyde United FC secured funding from Tameside EvoStik Premier Division.
titles. It moved to Ewen Fields in 1906 after merging They won the championship at the first attempt Council in March of 2016. The investment was to
with Hyde St George’s and taking over the Saints’ and immediately followed up with the NPL title in help fund a programme to transform the ground The 2019/20 season started with a new manager in
place in the Lancashire Combination. 2004-05. and its connections with the local community by the then assistant manager, Dave McGurk, taking
laying a FIFA 2* 3G pitch, which was completed over the reins as manager of two and half season,
In 1917, Hyde folded because of what was termed Fortunes were mixed in National League North. in July 2016. It enabled the Hyde United Academy Darren Kelly, stepped up to the role of Sporting
war reaction but in 1919 there were demands for Hyde were badly affected by the banking crisis of to move to Ewen Fields from its 5 year home at Director and centre half, John McCombe taking
the club to be re-established. United was added to 2008 and the following year were actually wound Knutsford. Which will enable the academy players the vacant assistant managers position. There
the name because of a match between two groups up for a week. train and gain experience from the first team. were hopes of a decent finish in the league for the
which used to meet in the market place: the Forty 2019/20 season, after finishing 10th in the previous
Gang and the Discharged Soldiers and Sailors. In 2010, Hyde agreed a deal for Manchester City’s The 2016/17 season did not start as expected season, but it looked like a tricky start with games
elite development squad to use Ewen Fields. The with the squad only winning 6 of their first 24 away to the early favourites for the title, FC United
The inter-war years were a purple patch. In money secured the club’s immediate future but a games in the league. The first half of the season and South Sheilds, in the first 3 games. But the
the 1920s, Hyde won five Manchester League decision to revert to the old name of saw several players released that had not worked Tigers got off to a good start, winning both of those
championships. This record allowed them to win out and new players coming into the squad. The away fixtures. It was an up and down season, but
election to the Cheshire County League in 1930, Hyde FC, repainting the ground blue from the most significant signings were around Dec 16 and started to improve towards the end of the season,
and four years later Hyde beat Stockport County traditional red and to stop wearing red shirts, Jan 17, the additions of Paddy Miller, Matt Beadle before the COVID-19 pandemic saw the season
Reserves to lift the league cup. divided the fans. A poor season followed, but under Lawrence Hunter and Chris Sutherland were a null and voided with Hyde sitting in 10th place and
the management of Gary Lowe, the Tigers amazed turning point in the season. From late December, looking to improve on that position. The sudden
In 1945-46 Hyde won the Cheshire Senior Cup for everyone in 2011-12. the team only lost 2 of their remaining 18 games, end to the season saw the club robbed of two semi
the first time and in 1954 reached round one of the finally finishing 10th in the table. finals games in the League Cup and the Cheshire
FA Cup, losing to a Workington side managed by Beginning the campaign with ten consecutive Senior Cup.
Bill Shankly. In the following two seasons the club wins, Hyde won the championship and promotion The 2017/18 season was one of the best seasons
clinched back-to-back Cheshire League titles. to the national division where they continued the club has experienced in recent years, with the The extended gap to the end of the 2019/20 season
to surprise the pundits by finishing 18th and by restructure of the divisions at step 4, a possible 4 and the start of the 2020/21 season didn’t see
Hyde’s nickname, the Tigers, was adopted at beating clubs such as Wrexham, Hereford United, teams could be promoted from any of the 6 step 4 the club sit idle, in fact it was chance for the club
the end of the 1960s when they were founder Luton Town and Grimsby Town. divisions. The top 2 from each league would gain to reclaim the ground by giving it a full refurb.
members of the Northern Premier League. They automatic promotion with the team with the best The 2020/21 season sees the ground returned to
were expected to struggle but fought like Tigers for Unfortunately, Hyde were unable to continue points per game average finishing 3rd across the its traditional red, all done with the help of the
two seasons and finished seventh and eleventh. competing at such a high level and suffered back- 6 divisions would also gain automatic promotion, volunteers and supporters. The management team
However, the club could not compete financially to-back relegations which have taken them back then the next 4 highest placed teams in the wasn’t idle either, quickly securing the services of
and returned to the Cheshire League in 1970. to the NPL. divisions would compete for the last promotion many of the players from the 2019/20 season, and
spot via play-offs. It was Hyde that gained that adding strength and competition to the squad with
It took ten years for Hyde to re-emerge as a force. In the spring of 2015 Hyde, back under the automatic 3rd place with a last minute winner some new signings.
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Hyde United Player profiles
Goalkeepers huge interest, so we’re delighted he’s committed to us. Daniel Jones Harry Benns
He started his youth career at Preston North End before Daniel has impressed during his time training with the After making a promising start to the 2019/20 season,
Joe Green moving to Fleetwood Town in 2015. He had an on loan first team over the past few weeks which has led to him Harry picked up an injury around December that kept
Joe started his playing career in the Sheffield United spell at AFC Fylde whilst with Fleetwood Town. He had being offered a place in the squad. Previously at Bacup him out for the rest of the season. He has looked sharp
youth setup, it was whilst at Sheffield he had the spells at Ramsbottom United and Glossop North End Borough FC and most recently Springfield FC. in training and the lockdown period has worked out well
opportunity to play for a college in New York. On before joining Buxton and was in the team of the year for Harry. He has got trust back in his ankle and now it is
his return to the UK he had trials at Barnsley and last season. Javid Swaby-Neavin time for him to kick on. He is someone who rarely gives
Chesterfield and eventually signed for Newport County Javid joins us on a month’s loan from Halifax Town. He the ball away and now we are looking for him to take
as cover for first choice Goalkeeper Joe Day. Joe finally Kyle Brownhill started his career at Oldham Athletic and had loan spells his game further with goals and assists. Harry can play
ended up at Guiseley, where he spent a couple of Kyle has had several stints at the club but loves the with Ashton and also Radcliffe. Before joining Radcliffe anywhere behind the strikers, and he is an intelligent
seasons playing in the Conference, he also had a loan place so much, he keeps coming back. Kyle is a player during the 2020/21 season and made 7 appearances for player who will provide goals and assists. He started
spell at Gainsborough Trinity. who we know what I’m getting out of every week. them, he then moved onto Halifax in 2021. his playing career at Port Vale and had a loan spell with
Another one who sets standards in training and his Stafford Rangers.
Craig Ellison fitness is up there with the best. He seems to improve Callum Spooner
Craig knows that he’s behind Joe in the pecking order with every season, and no doubt will continue to Callum was part of the Bolton Wanderers Youth setup Jonah Mitchell
but there’s still a shirt to fight for. He’s great to have improve this season. and had a loan spell to neighbours, Stalybridge Celtic, Jonah, born in Belfast, joins the Tigers from NIFL
around the place and his performance in our last whilst at Bolton, before signing for Atherton Collieries Championship side Queens University FC, whom he
friendly was the best performance in a long time from a Harry Ditchfield in July 2017. He joins the Tigers from Bamber Bridge who joined in the 2019/20 season from Ards FC. Jonah
goalkeeper. Harry, a local lad, is a product of the Salford City he signed for in October 2018. made 24 appearances and scored 12 goals for Queens
Academy and made the step up to their development University, but it could have been more had COVID not
Riccardo Longato squad in September of 2020. Ryan Grant disrupted that and the following season.
Ricardo is making fantastic progress having joined the Previously being on the books at West Bromwich before
first team from the Academy. We may look to get him Ciaran Summers joining Blackpool’s development squad in August of Cater Waters
out and playing men’s football regularly. Goal Keeping A left back who can also play are right back, Ciaran has 2021, Ryan has joined the Tigers on a one month’s loan. Carter, a winger, has impressed the management with
Coach, Chris Shaw, has done some great work with him played for a number of Scottish league clubs, including his performances for the youth team. Especially in
and he’s got a bright future. Stenhousemuir, Queen's Park and most recently Stirling Joe Hurst the youth teams run in the FA Youth Cup, where they
Albion. Ciaran has moved south to Manchester after Josh has signed on from our Academy reached the first-round proper, only losing out on
James Chew leaving Stirling Albion in August and has joined the penalties to Tranmere Rovers, after holding them to
James joins us from the U21 team as cover for the Tigers to be able to continue playing football alongside Joel Igwenwanne a 0-0 draw after extra time. An academy graduate, he
goalkeeper position. his full time career. Joel has made the step up from our Academy impressed in the friendlies we played at the back end
of last season after getting the call up to the first team.
Defenders Lewis Earl Midfielders Another one who we have high hopes for this season.
Having initially being on loan from Stockport County,
Jordan Fagbola Lewis, who is a right sided player capable of playing at Liam Tongue Edward Elewa-Ikpakwu
This will be Jordan’s forth season with Hyde, after signing centre-back and defensive midfield, was released by Another player to re-sign with the Tigers for this season, Edward came through the academy at Manchester City
at the beginning of the ‘18/19 season, from FC United Stockport. He joined Stockport County in the Summer having signed at the start of the 2019/20 season. He’s as a right back before developing as a midfield player
where he spent a season and half. He was a regular in the of 2000 from Preston North End, where he came through a crowd favourite scored some huge goals for us in his when he moved to Leicester City. A combative, powerful
centre of defence and had hardly missed a game in the their academy. time here and he’s a local lad who’s enjoying playing for player joins the Tigers from Lancaster City.
2018/19 and 2019/21 seasons, making 89 appearances in the football club, and he’ll be somebody we’ll be looking
those two seasons. But suffered a devastating injury prior Henry Carne to get double figures out of this season. He’s another Fenton Green
to the start of the 2020/21 season, when he ruptured his Henry came through our own Junior system and caught one who has attracted interest from a higher level, but Fenton was part of the youth setup at Crewe Alexandra.
Achilles tendon. He will return as strong as ever due to the eye of the management team and was offered a trial he wants to be part of this football club. He started his
his commitment levels over the last 12 months. He’s put during pre-season and has progressed onto a full first career at Stockport Georgians, before joining Cheadle Jack Sherratt
in some serious work, and we all know his abilities. He’s team call up. Town where he won the Players Player of the year in Jack’s versatility helps us in the fact that we can switch
one of the best centre halves at this level and we have 2016. He had spells with Mossely, Marine and also our formations and he can do a very good job in any position
great competition for places now. He started his career Jack Strong local rivals Stalybridge Celtic. he is asked to cover. Jack has also played for Stafford
as a Rochdale youngster and has had spells at Stockport, Jack is another U21 squad player that has made the step Rangers, Leyton Orient, Kidsgrove Athletic, Stalybridge
Colwyn and Solihull Moors up to the First Team Cameron Fogerty Celtic and Northwich Victoria.
Cam has progressed through the academy and has
Bradley Roscoe Jonathan Anderson impressed us massively since he has been training and
Brad was our best player for the games we did play last Jonathan started his football career as a youth at he’s got no fear has a fantastic mentality for an 18-year-
year. We’ve seen a new side to him. He’s training at a new Everton FC youth system. He went on to join Caernarfon old, he’s come into the group and been fearless and his
level and setting standards for players to follow. He’s had Town in the second half of the 2020/21 season. tactical understanding has really surprised us.
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Hyde United Player profiles (Continued)
Chinedu Uche He will get a chance to express himself in the friendlies
Chinedu was a key player for us in the short season as he gets himself accustomed to the men’s game. He is
we had last year. He’s full of pace and energy and for a the type of lad who will grasp the opportunity.
young player he’s got a fantastic understanding of the
game. He can adapt to any formation we play, and we’ll Tayt Trusty
be expecting him to contribute to our goals for column Having signed for Blackpool in the summer of 2020,
this season. He started his playing career as an Oldham signing a two-year scholarship, Tayt has joined the
Athletic U18 player before stepping up to the first team, Tigers on a month’s loan. He is an attacking midfielder
before making the switch to Glossop North End during who loves to get on the ball and make things happen
the 2019/20 season. for the team and the forwards in front of him. Tayt
has featured for the Blackpool first team in friendlies
Jack Dyche against Carlisle United and Burnley.
Jack has re-joined the Tigers on dual registration with
Curzon Ashton. Jack spent 2 seasons with Hyde before Dan Coogan
leaving at the end of last season. A left-sided player or Dan steps up from our impressive Under 21 squad.
striker, he joined Scunthorpe as a scholar at the start Forwards
of 2014-15 season after leaving Leeds United. He was
proudly supports offered a contract by Scunthorpe after impressing for Tom Pratt
the development and youth sides over the course of his Tom was signed from Trafford at the start of the 2017/18
THE TRIDENT two-year spell as a youth trainee. He has also played for
Ashton United, Bradford Park Avenue, Boston United
and Guiseley.
season and this will be his fifth season at Ewen Fields.
The club skipper is a fans favourite because, of the
100% commitment he gives for every game. Able to play
TRUST FUND Bradley Page
Bradley is another player that has come through the
anywhere across the front line and knows where the net
is. Finishing the 2017/18 season as top scorer, second in
the 2018/19 season and joint top scorer in the 2019/20
Hyde United Youth setup, following in the footsteps of season. And in the goals in the previous two seasons
Henry Carne. Brad, a central midfielder from the Under until they 2019/20 was null and void and 2020/21 was
21s team, is very strong, good on the ball and has a curtailed. The first player signed for the 2021/22 season,
Providing access
bright future in the game the club having to fend off interest from other Clubs.
James Thewlis Aiden Butterworth
to grants and funding James is another player that has stepped up from our
Under 21s squad.
Aiden has signed from the Youth Team where he has
impressed with his free scoring in the recent FA Youth
Cup games.
for your club, Seydou Bamba
The lads and staff love Seydou. The sharpest player in
the league and his 1v1 ability is frightening. We need to
Edward Brown
Having scored 17 goals in 28 appearances for
in your community work on his understanding in and out of possession and
his attitude is brilliant.
Wythenshawe Amateurs this season, Ed is a great
addition to the first team on the run in to the end of
the season.
Sam Peplow
Sam, who joins Hyde on a month’s loan, joined Harry Pratt
Huddersfield Town from Premier League Club Harry joins from Mossley, whom he signed for in August
Manchester United ahead of the 2018/19 season. The 2020. Harry is an experienced striker, having started his
youngster, who was born in Leigh (Manchester), has career at Rochdale, and has had spells with FC United
been a regular for Huddersfield’s youth teams since of Manchester and Clitheroe. Fans might remember
joining, his athleticism has seen him deployed as a Harry for the FA Trophy game at home to Mossley this
right winger. season, where Harry scored a great goal to seal the
victory for Mossley.
@PitchingIn_ Finn Rourke
Finn is another academy graduate he came in with us
the back end of last season and impressed in training.
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In memory of Ste North
S
te North would have been 56 years
sports old this week if he hadnt been so
cruelly taken from us just over 3
Proud kit supplier years ago.
and supporter of He was Chairman of the Ashton United Supporters
Ashton United FC Club at that time and a gentle giant of a man who
loved a local derby, so this game against Hyde United
Your ONE STOP SHOP is a fitting game for us to sponsor in his memory.
He maybe gone but most certainly will never be
for sports kit, equipment
forgotten by his friends, family and Ashton United
and workwear. #alwaysarobin. In memory of Steve North from
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Lomax Street, Rochdale, OL12 0DN
Tel: 01706 310310
Email: sales@gr8sports.co.uk
Frank Hannah Manchester Premier Cup Final - Tickets On Sale
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ickets for the Robins' Frank Tuesday 5th April: 18:30pm - 19:45pm (until kick-
Hannah Manchester Premier off versus Atherton Collieries in the Pitching In
Cup Final tie against Hyde Northern Premier League) and during half-time
United at Broadhurst Park are now (20:30pm - 20:45pm)
available to purchase.
Tickets are priced at: £10 Adults, £6
Concessions (Over 65/16-21/Students) and £1
Simply call by Hurst Cross and pick yours up
Children (Under 16).
from the secretaries office for cash payments
on the following dates/times:
Proof of age will be required for concessionary
ticket purchases.
Friday 1st April: 11:00am - 15:00pm
Matchday Details
Saturday 2nd April: 14:00pm - 15:00pm (until
Monday 11th April - 19:45pm (kick-off)
kick-off versus Hyde United in the Pitching In
Northern Premier League) and during half-time
Broadhurst Park (FC United of Manchester)
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Monday 4th April: 11:00am - 15:00pm
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Index: NPL = League Game | FAC = FA Cup | FAT = FA Trophy | MPC = Manchester Premier Cup
Fixtures & Results Season 2021/2022 | INTC = Integro Cup | :: Goal Scorers In Bold :: † Own Goal ::
All fixtures and results correct at time of printing. E&EO
Date Who Where Comp Att Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Substitutes Used
Sat Aug 14 Matlock Town H NPL 458 W 2-0 Hartley Tserpes Spratt Raynes Coates Rowney Brewster Hardcastle Bentham 1 Redshaw 1 Tomsett Hudson, Ntalu
Tue Aug 17 Scarborough Athletic A NPL 1054 D 1-1 Hartley Tserpes Spratt Raynes Coates Rowney Brewster Hardcastle 1 Bentham Redshaw Tomsett MacAdam, Hudson, Katsamagkas
Sat Aug 21 Mickleover A NPL 255 L 2-1 Hartley Tserpes Spratt Raynes Coates Rowney Hardcastle Tomsett Bentham 1 Redshaw Hudson Warren, Katsamagkas
Tue Aug 24 Whitby Town H NPL 257 L 1-3 Hartley Tserpes Spratt Raynes Coates Rowney MacAdam Hardcastle Adarabioyo Redshaw Tomsett 1 Warren, Williams, Hudson
Sat Aug 28 Stafford Rangers H NPL 266 D 0-0 Hartley Tserpes Warren Spratt Coates Williams Tomsett Hardcastle Adarabioyo edshaw Rowney Hudson, MacAdam
Mon Aug 30 Stalybridge Celtic A NPL 539 L 1-0 Hartley Tserpes Spratt Raynes Coates MacAdam Hardcastle Tomsett Bentham Redshaw Warren Ntula, Adarbioyo
Sat Sep 4 Hebburn Town A FAC 1Q 202 L 0-1 Martin Hardcastle Spratt Raynes Coates Sheridan Macadam Rowney Bentham Redshaw Warren Tserpes, Anghel, Adarabioyo
Tue Sep 7 South Shields A NPL 1821 D 1-1 Martin Tserpes Spratt Sheridan Raynes Coates Hardcastle Rowney Ntalu Tomsett 1 Warren MacAdam, Redshaw
Sat Sep 11 Buxton H NPL 238 D 1-1 Martin Tserpes Spratt Raynes Baird Tomsett Hardcastle Rowney Bentham 1 Redshaw Warren MacAdam, Adarabioyo
Tue Sep 14 Grantham Town H NPL 176 D 2-2 Martin Tserpes Spratt Baird Coates Sheridan Hardcastle Brewster Bentham Redshaw 1 Tomsett Macadam, Adarabioyo, Ntalu 1
Sat Sep 25 Lancaster City A NPL 227 L 3-2 Martin Tserpes Warren Baird Raynes Coates Brewster Tomsett Bentham Hardcastle Ntula 2 Spratt, Macadam, Adarabioyo
Sat Oct 2 Warrington Town H NPL 216 L 0-1 Martin Senior Spratt Macadam Coates Raynes Hardcastle Brewster Hulme Tomsett Warren Bentham, Anghel
Tue Oct 5 Chadderton A MPC1 151 W 1-4 Martin Senior Spratt Baird Coates 1 Macadam Hardcastle 1 Brewster Bentham 1 Hulme Warren Anghel, Tserpes, Bianga
Sat Oct 9 Gainsborough Trinity A NPL 612 D 1-1 Martin Senior 1 Spratt Macadam Coates † Raynes Hardcastle Brewster Hulme Tomsett Warren Anghel, Bentham
Tue Oct 12 Witton Albion A NPL 325 L 1-0 Martin Senior Warren Coates Baird Macadam Hardcastle Brewster Bentham Hulme Tomsett Yorsian
Sat Oct 16 Nantwich Town H NPL 226 W 2-1 Mee Senior Warren Baird Coates Brewster Tomsett Macadam Bentham 1 Hulme Yonsian Tserpes, Anghel 1, Hardcastle
Sat Oct 23 Bamber Bridge A NPL 441 W 0-1 Martin Senior 1 Warren Baird Coates Brewster Macadam Tomsett Hulme Hardcastle Yonsian Tserpes,Bentham
Sat Oct 30 Atherton Collieres H FAT 3Q 251 W 1-0 Martin Senior Spratt Macadam Coates Baird Brewster Tomsett Bentham Hardcastle Yonsian Abadaki 1, Ntula, Sheridan
Sat Nov 6 Basford United H NPL 169 W 3-0 Martin Senior 1 Spratt Tomsett Baird Coates Macadam Brewster Yonsian 1 Hardcastle 1 Warren Sheridan, Ntula, Abadaki
Tue Nov 9 Radcliffe H NPL 371 W 3-1 Martin Senior Spratt Tomsett Baird Coates Macadam Brewster Yonsian 1 Hardcastle 1 Warren 1 Sheridan, Bentham
Sat Nov 13 Sutton Coldfield Town H FAT 1 252 W 5-1 Martin Sheridan 1 Spratt Macadam 1 Coates 1 Baird Brewster Tomsett Yonsian Hardcastle Warren 1 Abadaki, Ntula, Bianga
Sat Nov 20 Hyde United A NPL 686 L 2-1 Martin Hall Spratt Brewster Raynes Baird Hardcastle Macadam Bentham 1 Yonsian Warren Abadaki
Tue Nov 23 Mossley A MPC QF 220 W 0-1 Hartley Hall Spratt Tomsett Raynes Baird Hardcastle Brewster Bentham Macadam Abadaki 1 Bianga, Tserpes, Yonsian
Wed Dec1 Guiseley H FAT2 168 L 1-2 Hartley Hall Spratt Macadam Coates Raynes Tomsett Brewster Yonsian 1 Hardcastle Warren Ntalu, Abadaki, Sheridan
Sat Dec 11 Buxton A NPL 458 L 3-0 Hartley Tserpes Spratt Sheridan Coates Raynes Macadam Brewster Yonsian Hardcastle Abadaki Loughlan, Tomsett
Sat Dec 18 Mickleover H NPL 228 W 3-0 Hartley Sheridan Spratt Simpson Coates Hall Macadam Tomsett 1 Yonsian 2 Hardcastle Abadaki Tserpes, Bentham, Jenkins
Mon Dec 27 FC United of Man A NPL 2279 L 4-3 Hartley Sheridan Spratt Simpson Coates Hall Macadam Tomsett 1 Yonsian 2 Hardcastle Obadaki Bentham, Brewster, Tserpes
Tue Jan 11 Morpeth Town H NPL 161 L 1-2 Hartley Tserpes Spratt Simpson Coates Raynes Sheridan Brewster 1 Yonsian Hardcastle Abadaki Thompson, Redshaw, Bentham
Sat Jan 22 Lancaster City H NPL 223 W 1-0 Hartley Mejhado Spratt Sargent Coates Raynes Hardcastle Brewster Yonsian Redshaw 1 Tomsett Ntula, Simpson
Sat Jan 29 Nantwich Town A NPL 396 D 2-2 Hartley Melhado Spratt Simpson 1 Coates Raynes Sargent Brewster © Yorsian Redshaw 1 Hardcastle Tomsett, Ntalu, Baird
Tue Feb 1 Atherton Collieries A NPL 361 W 1-2 Hartley Mehlado Spratt Tomsett 1 Coates 1 Baird Sargent Brewster Yonsian Redshaw Hardcastle Sheridan, Ntula, Abadaki
Sat Feb 5 Bamber Bridge H NPL 236 D 0-0 Hartley Lufudu Lonsdale Tomsett Coates Spratt Simpson Brewster Ntula Redshaw Hardcastle Sheridan, Sargent, Yonsian
Tue Feb 8 Witton Albion H NPL 174 L 0-1 Hartley Melhado Lonsdale Baird Coates Spratt Sheridan Brewster Yonsian Hardcastle Sargent Simpson, Abadaki, Tomsett
Sat Feb 12 Basford United A NPL 309 D 0-0 Hartley Lufudu Lonsdale Sheridan Brewster Coates Melhado Sargent Yonsian Tomsett Hardcastle Simpson, Redshaw, Abadaki
Tue Feb 15 Grantham Town A NPL 212 L 4-3 Hartley Lufudu Lonsdale 1 Brewster Coates Spratt Sargent Sherida Yonsian 1 Ntalu 1 Tomsett Hardcastle, Simpson
Wed Feb 23 Avro A MPC 137 W 1-2 Hartley Lufudu Lonsdale Brewster Coates Spratt Simpson Sheridan Ntalu Tomsett Yonsian 1 Hardcastle 1, Redshaw, Bentham
Sat Feb 26 Radcliffe A NPL 704 W 0-2 Hartley Lufudu Lonsdale Sheridan Coates Spratt Tomsett Brewster Yonsian 1 Redshaw Hardcastle 1 Simpson, Abadaki
Tue Mar 1 South Shields H NPL 305 W 1-0 Hartley Lufudu Spratt Sheridan Coates Coker 1 Hardcastle Brewster Yonsian Ntalu Lonsdale Tomsett, Bentham
Sat Mar 5 Stalybridge Celtic H NPL 601 W 2-1 Hartley Lufudu Spratt Sheridan Coates Coker 1 Hardcastle Brewster Yonsian 1 Ntula Lonsdale Tomsett, Redshaw, Bentham
Tue Mar 8 Matlock Town A NPL 464 D 1-1 Hartley Lufudu Lonsdale 1 Sheridan Coates Coker Hardcastle Brewster Bentham Redshaw Yonsian Simpson, Tomsett, Spratt
Sat Mar 12 Gainsborough Trinity H NPL 217 W 2-1 Hartley Lufudu Lonsdale Simpson Coates 1 Coker Hardcastle Brewster Yonsian 1 Redshaw Tomsett Abadaki, Bentham
Sat Mar 19 Warrington Town A NPL 602 W 1-3 Hartley Lufudu Spratt Sheridan Coates Coker Hardcastle 1 Brewster 1 Yonsian Redshaw 1 Tomsett Bentham, Ntula, Abadaki
Sat Mar 26 Morpeth Town A NPL 624 L 2-0 Hartley Lonsdale Spratt Sheridan Coates Coker Tomsett Brewster Yonsian Redshaw Ntalu Raynes, Simpson, Bentham
Sat Apr 2 Hyde United H NPL
Tue Apr 5 Atherton Collieries H NPL
Sat Apr 9 Scarborough Athletic H NPL
Mon April 11 Hyde United N MPC
Sat Apr 16 Whitby Town A NPL
Mon Apr 18 FC United of Man H NPL
Sat Apr 23 Stafford Rangers A NPL
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19Meet our players...Ashton United Meet our players...Ashton United
Michael Clegg (Manager) Appointed Michael Brewster (Midfield) – Signed from Michael Raynes (Defender) – Signed from Tom Warren (Defender) – Signed from Warrington
– November 2019 Atherton Collieries, 2019 Hartlepool United, 2020 Town, 2021
Prior to managing Ashton over two Covid-hit It soon became apparent why the workaholic With a long Football League career under his belt, Having been through the Goodison academy from
campaigns, Clegg won trophies in each of his five midfielder was one of the first players recruited Raynes took on a coaching role with Stockport’s the age of eight, it was easy to tell why Michael
seasons in charge of Atherton Collieries - leading from manager Clegg’s former club after his arrival Academy when ending his time as a pro – this Clegg was happy to take the former Everton
the club from the NW Counties 1st Division to the in the Hurst Cross hot seat; Brewster has since also allowed him to take up a part-time playing defender on at Hurst Cross – he has appeared at
Northern Premier League’s Premier Division in the been appointed team captain and leads The role with Ashton, where his experience has full back and on the left wing since signing in the
process. Robins this season. proved invaluable. summer of 2021.
SUPPORT STAFF Ben Hardcastle (Midfield) – Signed from Atherton Sam Sheridan (Midfield) – Signed from Florian Yonsian (Forward) – Signed from Trafford,
Andy Heald (Assistant Manager) Collieries, 2019 Altrincham, 2018 2021
Liam Welby (Physiotherapist) Michael Clegg signed Hardcastle for the third Sheridan comes from a well-known footballing A regular scorer at Rochdale during his
time when making him his first signing as family and has now been a regular member of the scholarship, Yonsian also made three first team
Ashton manager – the former Morecambe Ashton midfield for three seasons, displaying a appearances before switching to Salford City;
PLAYERS youngster having followed the manager from delightful range of passing skills and an aptitude he had experience of playing at a number of NPL
Atherton LR and Atherton Collieries to become for free kicks and long-range shooting. clubs before joining Ashton - either on loan or as
a Robins’ regular. a permanent signing.
Sam Baird (Defender) – Signed from Trafford, 2020
Although only 21 when making his Robins’ Harry Spratt (Defender) – Signed from York City,
debut, Baird already had National League North Greg Hartley (Goalkeeper) – Signed from 2021
experience and put that to good use to see off Atherton Collieries, 2019 Former Manchester United junior Spratt
more experienced rivals for a place in the Robins Former FA Youth Cup winner Hartley spent a large impressed against Ashton when York were beaten T
squad; confident on the ball and in the air. part of his career in America – he only returned at Hurst Cross in an FA Trophy tie last season;
to playing in the autumn of 2019, after a spell as manager Michael Clegg was delighted to add the
Goalkeeper Coach with Oldham Athletic, and left back to his squad when the opportunity arose
Tom Bentham (Forward) – Signed from Atherton
Collieries, 2020
Former Manchester United junior Bentham was
switched from Atherton to Hurst Cross along
with manager Clegg
in the summer.
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20 21It’s a Woman’s World
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t’s been a few weeks off for the taking place in June. Excitingly, we are aiming
AUFC Women’s team and staff, to form an additional team, Ashton United
with games postponed for various Women's Development Squad.
reasons. We’ve got six games left
If you or anyone you know is interested in
this season, with our sights set on a
becoming part of Ashton United Women, as a
few games in particular where we’re
player or a volunteer, please contact myself at;
hoping to pick up some valuable cat@ashtonunited.co.uk, we have many roles
points and finish higher up in the available and welcome any support.
The Daniel Wilkinson Foundation is a charity set up in memory of Daniel league.
Wilkinson who died in 2016 aged 24, while playing the game he loved, from
an underlying heart condition called Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular This weekend we’re once again not in league
Cardiomyopathy (ARVC). We’ll be hosting a presentation evening in action but have scheduled a friendly.
May; we welcome the attendance of our
Dan played football from an early age and joined Hull City AFC when he supporters and would love their input for the V Warrington Wolves Development Squad
was 10, earning a professional contract aged 18. Loughborough Supporters Player of the Season award. If you 3/3/22
University followed where he completed a degree in Accounting and
have a nominee, please email myself at: cat@ 14:00 kick-off
Financial Management while playing non-league football. He was an
ashtonunited.co.uk to cast your vote and Great Sankey Neibourhood Hub
athlete who enjoyed the gym and took his health and nutrition very
seriously. He lived life to the full and had so much ahead of him. list the subject as “Ashton United Women’s WA5 3AA
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Other than feeling light-headed on a few occasions in the month
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before he died, he had no symptoms!
next see me.
SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH IN THE OUR MISSION
Once this season concludes, we will be straight
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set up to raise awareness of SCD and to
SCD is the leading cause of death in young provide funding towards heart screening, section at Ashton United, training will continue
athletes during sport and the majority of deaths defibrillators and CPR/defibrillator training throughout the close season and trials will be
occur with NO SYMPTOMS or family history.
primarily for grass-roots sporting teams.
ARVC can be found in one in every 1,000 to Tragedies can be prevented through cardiac
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22 23NPL Premier Division Table...2021-22
Pd HW HD HL AW AD AL W D L F A Diff Pts
1. Buxton 37 12 4 2 9 6 4 21 10 6 73 34 39 73
2. South Shields 37 14 2 3 7 6 5 21 8 8 63 35 28 71
3. Matlock Town 37 9 4 5 10 4 5 19 8 10 56 35 21 65
4. Scarborough Athletic 37 8 7 4 10 3 5 18 10 9 50 44 6 64
5. Warrington Town 36 9 4 5 8 6 4 17 10 9 61 43 18 61
6. Whitby Town 37 8 5 5 9 3 7 17 8 12 48 42 6 59
7. Morpeth Town 36 11 5 3 5 3 9 16 8 12 61 49 12 56
8. Bamber Bridge 37 7 4 7 10 1 8 17 5 15 56 56 0 56
The New Events Venue at Hurst Cross 9. FC United of Manchester 37
10. Lancaster City 37
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6
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43
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11. Stafford Rangers 37 4 8 6 9 7 3 13 15 9 44 34 10 54
12. Ashton United 36 9 4 4 4 6 9 13 10 13 48 44 4 49
13. Stalybridge Celtic 37 7 3 8 6 3 10 13 6 18 45 51 -6 45
14. Atherton Collieries 36 7 4 8 6 2 9 13 6 17 29 35 -6 45
15. Mickleover 37 8 5 6 4 4 10 12 9 16 46 59 -13 45
16. Nantwich Town 37 6 3 9 6 4 9 12 7 18 39 47 -8 43
17. Hyde United 37 9 1 9 3 6 9 12 7 18 45 57 -12 43
18. Gainsborough Trinity 37 8 8 2 2 4 13 10 12 15 33 46 -13 42
19. Radcliffe 37 8 1 10 4 5 9 12 6 19 46 63 -17 42
20. Basford United 36 5 7 6 6 1 11 11 8 17 31 42 -11 41
21. Witton Albion 36 4 2 12 4 5 9 8 7 21 38 71 -33 31
22. Grantham Town 37 2 4 13 4 5 9 6 9 22 39 72 -33 27
SATURDAY 2 APRIL 2022
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE - PREMIER
Are you planning a Christmas Party or Family Celebration ?? The new- 15:00 Ashton United vs Hyde United
ly refurbished Cross Bar is open for bookings : 15:00 Bamber Bridge vs Witton Albion
15:00 Buxton vs Lancaster City
15:00 FC United of Manchester vs Atherton
Weddings, birthdays and all other family occasions Collieries
Christmas Parties 15:00 Gainsborough Trinity vs South Shields
15:00 Matlock Town vs Morpeth Town
Training / Conferencing
15:00 Nantwich Town vs Scarborough Athletic
Society Meetings 15:00 Stafford Rangers vs Grantham Town
Charity Events 15:00 Stalybridge Celtic vs Radcliffe
15:00 Warrington Town vs Mickleover
15:00 Whitby Town vs Basford United
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25Match Report v Morpeth Town
T he Robins surrendered their seven- Craig Lynch’s men picked up from
where they left off as the game
game unbeaten run on Saturday restarted for the second half, and
afternoon as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at so did Hartley, with the shot-
stopper needing to be on his toes
Craik Park against Morpeth Town. to keep out Jeff Henderson’s deft
flick at the near post.
Unfortunately, the on-field performance from
Ashton United did not resemble the resplendent Another top-class piece of goalkeeping was
afternoon in the North East, as first half goals added to the collection for the afternoon with
from Andrew Johnson and Liam Henderson Hartley standing his ground to force Johnson wide
sealed a dominant display for the hosts despite one-on-one, eventually saving his low strike from
Greg Hartley being in fine form in the Robins net. close range.
One minute into the clash, Nathan Ntalu was Close to the hour mark, Jack Redshaw forced
presented with a glorious opportunity as Florian an excellent save from the Morpeth 'keeper this
Yonsian set his fellow pacey forward through on time as he connected with an in-swinging Sam
goal, however, Ntalu's low strike could only sting Sheridan set-piece, however, play was brought
the palms of Dan Lowson. back for offside before Ekow Coker could unleash
the rebound on goal.
Morpeth instantly sprung into the game following
Ntalu’s early attempt, as Ryan Wombwell directed L. Henderson nearly bagged his brace on 71
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Saturday. octane entertainment which saw his side hit back
from 5-2 down against the already-relegated Whites.
While the concept of Non-League Day must be In Southern Central League Division One, Welwyn
embraced and celebrated , for us, every day is Non- Garden City celebrated their centenary with a
League Day. We live and breathe it 365 days a year as bumper crowd clicking through the turnstiles for
I know you all do too. their match against Wantage Town.
Benefitting your club
So, even though last Saturday was ‘just another Fans watched the match for free and at the same
day’ at the office for us, for others it opened up the time learned about the club’s 100-year history with
game at this level to a wider audience while players an exhibit in the clubhouse with many former players
and local charities
from the top two tiers of the English game were and coaches turning up to support them.
representing countries over their clubs. And what an Aylesbury Vale Dynamos also allowed fans in for
introduction they had. free if they donated an item of clothing to those
Back after a two-year Covid-forced absence, Non- affected by the war in Ukraine or KitAid Africa.
League Day made a hard-hitting return to the fixtures Half-price tickets were on offer at Harrow Borough
calendar with fans flocking in their droves to get a as they took on Merthyr Town in the Southern
piece of the action. Premier South while, at Redcar Athletic, entrance
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every month!
on Leamington – and turnstiles clicked furiously out of retirement at the age of 40 to turn out for
lower down the pyramid with Ilkeston Town attracting Chesham United against Poole Town.
just short of 1,000 for their visit of Yaxley at Step 4. Stack demonstrated the spirit of Arsenal’s
Non-League Day, as we know, is renowned for its Invincibles side as the Generals netted a last-minute
special events and celebrations – and this year’s winner to win 3-2 – but only after Stack had given
occasion didn’t disappoint. away a penalty!
South Shields’ 1st Cloud Arena was the destination So, another huge Non-League Day success and
for Alex Scott and the BBC’s Football Focus team plenty to crow about as the season comes to a nail-
as the cameras witnessed the celebration of the biting head, both in the leagues and on the road to
Mariners’ visit of Stafford Rangers. Wembley in the FA Trophy and FA Vase.
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Those who stuck around after the match were able But, as mentioned earlier, every day is Non-League
to watch England’s friendly with Switzerland and Day for us regulars and your continued support
even join in with a bit of karaoke! remains as vital as ever in keeping your football club
Dover Athletic fans had a day to remember too. alive – and at the heart of community
Those who made the long trip up to Wrexham were Again, Happy Non-League Day, everyone!
not only treated to free pies by their hosts, but also By Jon Couch
an 11-goal thriller with Jordan Davies’ 98th-minute
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