Town Vs Droylsden

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Saturday8thFebruary

A WARM WELCOME TO THE STADIUM

h the en—a formidable side who have massively shown their quality this season. There's no doubt this will be one of our toughest fixtures of the season, not just because of the form both teams are in, but also due to what’s riding on this match. The timing, the fans, and the stakes make this a crucial game forbothsides,andwe’rereadyforthechallenge.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve really shown what we’re capable of. The additions of Connor Ikin and Kyle Trenerry have been massive for us, bringing real strength and stability to the squad. The Lomax brothers have stepped up brilliantly, proving pivotal in our recent run, and the rest of the lads have been outstanding too. We’ve got what it takes to pull off a big result this weekend and prove that our form isn’t just a flash in the pan— it’sasignofwhatthisteamcanachieve.

We need the fans louder than ever on Saturday. Droylsden will bring their support, and we know they’ll be in full voice, but let’s make sure the Barton's Group Stadium belongs to us. Your backing makes all the difference on days like this. Thank you to the Droylsden fans making the tripdown—wehopeit’sagametoremember.Let’sputonashow.

UptheTown! Kev

DROYLSDENFC

BEST OF LUCK TO DROYLSDEN FOR THE 24/25 SEASON

DroylsdenFC,knownas"TheBloods,"wasfoundedin1892andhas along-standinghistoryinEnglishnon-leaguefootball.Basedin thetownofDroylsden,GreaterManchester,theclubhasspent muchofitsexistencecompetinginregionalleaguesbefore makingitsmarkintheNorthernPremierLeague

Theclubachieveditsgreatestsuccessin2007whentheywonthe ConferenceNorthplayoffs,securingahistoricpromotiontothe ConferenceNational,thehighestlevelofnon-leaguefootball. However,theirtimeinthefifthtierwasshort-lived,andtheywere relegatedthefollowingseason

Despitetheirfluctuatingleaguestatus,Droylsdenhasbuilta reputationasacompetitivesideinnon-leaguefootball Oneofthe club’smostmemorablemomentscameinthe2008–09FACup whentheyreachedthesecondroundandfacedChesterfield After initiallywinningthereplay,theywerecontroversiallyexpelleddue tofieldinganineligibleplayer

Overtheyears,Droylsdenhasbeenhometoseveraltalented playersandhasmaintainedapassionatelocalfollowing.Though theclubhasfacedfinancialdifficultiesandleaguestrugglesin recentyears,theycontinuetobeanestablishednameinnonleaguefootball.

THA YOUD

ABIGTHANKYOUTOTHEDROYLSDENFANSFORMAKINGTHEJOURNEYTOSUPPORT YOURTEAMTODAY!WEAPPRECIATEYOURDEDICATIONANDHOPEYOUENJOYOUR HOSPITALITYHEREATASHTONTOWNFC.HERE’STOAGREATGAMEONANDOFFTHE PITCH—MAYTHEBESTTEAMWIN!SAFETRAVELSHOME,ANDWELOOKFORWARDTO WELCOMINGYOUAGAININTHEFUTURE.

THE LADIES

AshtonTownFCisincrediblyproudofourLadiesteams,whichincludebothaFirst TeamandanUnder-18ssquad,representingtheheartandspiritofwomen’sand girls’footballwithinourclub.Ourladieshavenotonlyshownremarkableskilland determinationonthepitch,butthey’vealsobroughtasenseofunityandprideto ourentirecommunity.TheFirstTeamhasconsistentlydeliveredstrong performances,demonstratingthehighleveloftalentandteamworkthatdefines ourclub,whileourU18scontinuetoimpresswiththeirrapiddevelopmentand dedicationtothegame.Bothteamshaveenjoyedsignificantsuccess,andtheir achievementsareatestamenttothehardworkoftheplayers,coaches,and supportstaffwhocontributetirelesslytotheirgrowth.Asaclub,weare committedtofosteringthetalentofourLadiesandprovidingthemwiththe platformtoreachnewheights.Welookforwardtocontinuingtosupportand celebratetheincrediblejourneyofourwomen’sandgirls’teamsastheyinspire thenextgenerationoffootballers.

THE ACADEMY

AtAshtonTownFC,wearedeeplycommittedtodevelopingthenextgenerationof footballtalent,andourU18sandU23steamsareattheheartofthismission.We believeinfast-trackingouryoungplayerstothefirstteam,providingthemwith thebestfacilitiesandsupporttohelpthemsucceed.Thisseason,we’vealready seenthefruitsofthisapproach,withpromisingyoungsterslikeWillHamilton,Ben Lappin,ConnorBrown,andJoshBrownmakingsignificantcontributionstothe firstteam.Theirtalent,hardwork,anddedicationareatestamenttothestrength ofouryouthdevelopment.Additionally,manymoreofouryoungplayershave gainedvitalexperienceduringpre-season,showingthatthefutureofAshtonTown FCisbright.Weareproudtooffertheseplayersaclearpathwaytoseniorfootball, andweremaindedicatedtonurturingtheirgrowthastheycontinuetodevelopinto thestarsoftomorrow.Thesuccessofouryouthteamsisnotjustaboutwinning matchesbutaboutbuildingalegacyfortheclub,ensuringthatAshtonTownFC remainsaforcetobereckonedwithforyearstocome.

COWLEY’SCORNER

Welcome back, Town fans! It’s been a week without football, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely missed it especially with the form we’ve been in. February’s here, the days are getting a bit longer, and we’re heading into the business end of the season. This Saturday, we’ve got a big test ahead of us against Droylsden, a side with plenty of quality and a strong following to match. It’s going to be a tough game, no question.

That said, I think we’re hitting our stride again With key players returning soon and the squad full of confidence, we’re in a great position to put in a solid performance The lads are hungry, and I’m excited to see how we step up We need the Barton’s Group Stadium rocking just like it was last season Let’s make it a tough place for any team to come

As the poster says, The Town vs The Bloods Both teams have a lot riding on this one, and it’s shaping up to be a proper battle Let’s get behind the lads and see if we can pull off a big result

Come on, Town!

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MEETTHE MANAGEMENTSTAFF

Our management staff at Ashton Town FC play a crucial role in the club's success. Their dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment behind the scenes are what keep the team motivated and prepared for every match. From training sessions to tactical decisions on game day, their expertise and leadership are the backbone of our club. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a passionate and hardworking management teamdrivingusforward.

U23s:LeeBowyer,KennyHoward

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U18s:CarlTaylor,NeilLloyd

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Committee:

DavidBourne

LiamCowley

Denise Brady

MarkCowley

MargaretWright

TOWN

A huge thank you to our incredible committee, whose tireless efforts and dedication keep Ashton Town FC running smoothly. We simply wouldn’t be where we are today without their hard work and commitment behind the scenes. Their passion for the club is unmatched, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything they do.

President:JimmyCahill

Chairman:Chriswright

ViceChairman:DaveTaylor

ViceChairman:MattHulme

Secretary:StefanOchwat

Commercial Manager: Mark Cowley

Clubhouse Manager: Margaret Wright

WelfareOffice: MargaretWright

GroundsTeam: JimmyCahill

DavidBourne

KiethPeacock

LiamCowley

KennyHoward

MEETTHE

MEETTHE MEDIATEAM

JackHoughton,TillyHewitt,JoshDenton,Mark CowleyandLiam Cowley.

Welcome to the Barton’s Group Stadium! As themediateam,we'rethrilledtobringyouall thelatestupdates,insights,andbehind-thescenes stories from Ashton Town FC. Our goalistokeepyouconnectedwiththeheart of the club, whether it’s through social media, matchday programmes, or exclusive interviews We’re passionate about showcasing the incredible talent within our team and celebrating the unwavering supportfromourfans Thisseason,weaimto elevate our coverage even further, ensuring that you don’t miss a moment of the action. Let’s make this season one to remember, bothonandoffthepitch UptheTown!

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OnbehalfofAshtontownFC,wewouldliketoextendourheartfeltthanksforyour generoussponsorship.Yoursupportplaysacrucialroleinoursuccessanddevelopment. Weareincrediblygratefultoyourcommitmenttoourteamandcommunity.

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THE 24/25 LEAGUE TABLE

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The North West Counties Football League is a football league in the North West of England. Since 2019–20, the league has covered the Isle of Man, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cumbria, northern Staffordshire, northern Shropshire, the far west of West Yorkshire, and the High Peak area of Derbyshire. In the past, the league has also hosted clubs from North Wales such as Caernarfon Town, Colwyn Bay, and Rhyl. From season 2018–19 the league increased to three divisions: the Premier Division, at level nine (Step 5 in the NLS) in the English football league system.

YOUR SQUADS FOR DROYLSDEN FC

MANAGER: KEVIN TOWEY

CONNOR EASTHAM (GK)

SEAN DRAPER (GK)

JACK HATTON

MIKE BURKE

GAZ KENNY

CONNOR IKIN

ALEX SANTOS

GEORGE LOMAX

CONNOR BROWN

LEON WRIGHT

WILL HAMILTON

CALLUM LEES

ADAM CHIPPENDALE

TAYLOR PRESCOTT

CAL HUNTER

CHRIS LOMAX

SAMMY ADETILOYE

JUDE BOND

BEN LAPPIN

BEVAN BUREY

KYLE PREECE

JACK DUNN

JACK WALKER

JACK HURST

CARL PEERS

MANAGER: DAVE

JORDAN LATHAM (GK)

ELVIS AMOAKWA

ABEL AREDU

MARCELLO ARHIN

CONNOR BROTHERTON

EOIN CHARLES

LEWIS COOPER

TCHERNO DJALO

TAWAB DJANKPATA

HARRY FORSHAW

FUAD KASALI

GEORGE KATTAH

CAELAN KILHEENEY

BENJAMIN LOWE

MAURO MENDES

LIAM MORAN

SHERIFF NJIE

AARON NUTALL

ELVIS OMOROGBE ONO

RODRIGO SMITCHDINGER

HARRY SHIPTON

NELLSON VAN

GEORGE WEST

OWEN WHITEHEAD

JACK WRAY

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