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Table of Contents Colne Football Club Founded 1996 Harrison Drive Stadium, Harrison Drive,BB8Colne,9SL Tel 01282 862 545 Life President David secretary@colnefootballclub.comGeoffChiefRyanChairmanBlacklockHaighExecutiveMcDougleSecretaryRogerLister07796331392LifeMembersEdwardLambertJanetteHarriesMatchdaySecretaryDavidPriestleyMediaManagerLucyDixonPressOfficerDavidPriestleyProgrammeEditorsBenMetcalfe&MichaelFletcherFull Members of the Football Association Members of the Lancashire County Football Association FA Charter Standard Community Club Colne Football Club are a private members club 1996 1997 BEP Cup Winners 2003 04 NWFCL 2nd Division Champions 2003 04 NWCFL League Cup Runners Up 2015 16 NWCFL Premier League Champions 2015 16 NWCFL League Cup Runners Up Record Attendance 1742 v AFC Sudbury (2004) Managers Notes 4 Geoffs Notes 6 All about Hanley Town 7 13 In the away end 14 Colne F.C. History 16 18 Colne Pen Pics 19 21 Colne v Mossley 23 25 Widnes v Colne 27 29 Match Centre 30 32 U21 appoint new coach 34 Away Days 36 Away Day Review 37 39 Ladies Round up 40 41 Paul Dugdale Q&A 43 44 Todays Teams 45
Good afternoon & a warm welcome to all from Hanley Town. Although we are still looking for our 1st league win, it’s not for the want of trying!
Generally the performances have been good. This week we spoke about ensuring we commit fully to our performances. We can’t drop our physical or mental intensity. I’m confident the players now understand it’s no minutes.forplayinggoodwell60or70 Experience has taught them it has to be for the entirety of the game. We’ve had opportunities to take maximum points in several games. The lads know if you don’t take your chances & switch off defensively then there’s a high probability of losing what you have. Today will be another challenge for our young squad, Hanley did well last season and areexperiencedanside,sowewillhaveto be at our best.
A mixture of injuries & personal commitments have meant selection so far has been inconsistent. I am hopeful of bringing in a few players over the next week or so that will add depth & improve the Finallysquad. I’d like to wish Hakan & Harry a speedy recovery from their injuries. They have been excellent for us & I can’t wait for them to be back in Enjoycontention.thegame.
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ofalongindetailsopportunitiessponsorshipfullwillbeissuedthecomingweekswithanumberplannedfunction nights starting with a race night following the Prescot Cables Thegame. ladies begin their programme on Sunday September 4th at home v Darwen FC. As this is a new team for Colne F C lets get behind Sean & the girls giving them a good vocal backing. Whilst the U21 team & U18 will very shortly begin their programme's for the coming season. Finally on behalf of the ManagementDirectors, & players we would like to thank you for the support both home & away, lets get behind the players as they look to turn the positive performances into winning results. Enjoy the game
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Good afternoon & welcome to Holt house for this afternoon game v Hanley Town, whilst I extend a warm welcome to their Management,Directors, Players & Fanssupporters.willnotice today that we have a different physio due to Ash being on holiday, Gary who worked with me at Burnley will cover the medical side for today, whilst on Saturday at Widnes Katie covered the medical side, thank you to both physio's. With the season well under way as the games come thick & fast Phil has had to use his full squad due to injuries & holidays. On the Injury front we have three long term injuries in Charlie Russell, Hakan Burton & Harry Winstanley with all three looking long set back resulting in the medical team having to reduce the Atintensity.the committee meeting last Thursday we discussed a number of
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In 1966 a group of friends were playing mainly friendly games on a Sunday based at The Trumpet Public House in Hanley. (The building is now occupied by McDonalds, facing the Wetherspoons pub). The friends decided to join a Saturday league (Longton League) and changed their name to Hanley Town (Owen Rhead took on the mangers role in 1966). That very first season the club won the Longton League and the Longton Charity Cup. The team were playing on a pitch rented from a local engineering firm Copestick & Farrell on Victoria Road just outside InHanley.the 1967/68 season the club moved up to the Staffordshire County League (North) and were placed in Division 2, a reserve team was formed and replaced the first team in the Longton League. The season was one of the most successful – the combined teams winning six trophies and were runners-up in two others. Washing
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HISTORY OF and changing facilities were built at the ground making the club one of the first in the area to have touchline facilities. 1967/68 season Honours: Staffs County League (North) Division 1 Champions; Longton League Champions; Longton League Cup Winners (vs Meir HanleyCA)Cup Winners (vs Burslem MayAlbion)Bank Cup Winners (vs Milton LongtonUnited) Charities Cup Winners; Staffordshire County League Cup Runners-Up (vs Cowlishaw Walker) Leek Cup Runners-Up (vs Milton TheUnited)success continued for the ‘68/69 season with the first team becoming Division 1 Champions and the reserves retaining the Longton League title. Also won were: Longton League Cup (vs Fenton BL); the May Bank Cup (vs Wereton QP) and the Hanley Cup (vs Wereton QP). The first team were also runners-up in the
the club lost its ground on Victoria Road to developers and so the club moved into a groundshare agreement with neighbours Eastwood Hanley, who were playing in the West Midlands League at the time. The reserves were able to continue to rent a ground from Johnsons nearby. Both Hanley teams were now playing in the Staffordshire County League (North), the first team in the Premier Division and the reserves in Division 1. The ‘72/73 season saw the first team became Premier Division Champions, with the reserves finishing third in Division 1. The Staffordshire FA Challenge Cup was won beating Roebuck in the WithFinal.Eastwood wanting to increase the rent for the 1974/75 season to an unacceptable level the club agreed a groundshare with Leek Town. It was a disappointing season on the field, the first team finishing 5th in the County Premier Division, with the reserves finishing 12th out of 14 teams in Division 1. The club were runners-up in two cup competitions the Sentinel Cup and the Roger Lomas Trophy. For the 1976/77 season under the managerial reins of Joe Wills, Hanley Town moved into their present ground on Abbey Lane where the club started to develop the facilities. The club also took the plunge into joining the MidCheshire League Second Division which was in its second season. A 4th place finish in the MidCheshire League Second Division and winning the Second Division cup, beating Knutsford 1 0 in the Final was not a bad first season in the new league. The 1980/81 season was a disappointment as the club finished in its worst league position. The cup competitions though were a success however – the new Staffordshire FA Vase was introduced by the Staffordshire FA to replace the Intermediate Cup, 16 clubs from North and South of the County were invited to take part.
Hanley Town had the honour of being the first winners defeating Chasetown over two legs, the firstleg away at Chasetown ended 0-0, with the return leg at Abbey Lane, in front of 1,000 spectators ending 2-1 to Hanley. The League Cup was also retained after beating Linotype 2-1.
Staffordshire Junior Cup (vs Pelsall InVilla).1971
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In the 1981/82 season the club finally became Mid-Cheshire League Champions by a six-point margin and only two defeats in the league all season. The clubs attempt to defend the Staffordshire FA Vase was almost successful as we reached the Final again, only to lose over two legs 2 0 to neighbours Eastwood Hanley. The following three seasons were mediocre, but in the 1986/87 and 1987/88 seasons under the managerial reins of Peter Ward –the seasons provided the club with some success. Two third place finishes in the Mid-Cheshire League; League Cup success beating Kidsgrove Athletic 3 1 after extra time; winning the Leek Cup; the Newcastle Charities Cup and the club were also inaugural winners of the Congleton Floodlit Cup. The reserves during this period were Staffordshire Alliance League Premier Division RunnersUp and Premier Division Cup winners. The club started a youth team, the team playing in the Staffordshire County Minor Youth League they finished Runners Up in the league, won the Subsidiary Cup and won the Sentinel Shield. In 1988 the club applied for membership of the North West Counties League, but with new ground grading being introduced at the time, the club failed in its application. With the club’s application turned down, the first team left to play at a higher level for Nantwich Town who were in the North West Counties League at the time. In 1988/89 ex-Stoke City, Port Vale and Crewe Alexandra player Terry Lees was given the task of rebuilding an entire new first team, and over the next few years began to assemble a team that was gradually climbing the table. Terry had to step down in 1993 due to other commitments outside of Thereafter,football. in this period, began a slow decline, to which the club nearly folded in 1995. Then ex Port Vale player Neville Chamberlain, first as manager, then as chairman steadied the club. The club returned to the Mid Cheshire League for a season and then in 1998 joined the Midland League (Staffordshire County Senior UnderLeague).the managerial reins of Darren Stair and Dave Price, the Midland League Cup Final was reached in 2003/04, unfortunately losing to Norton/Adderley Green in the final The club had had to wait till the turn of the millennium to reach a major cup final (15 years).
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For the 2011/12 Darren Stair’s brother, Colin Stair took over as first team manager after a successful few seasons as reserve and youth team manager – he was assisted by Dave Price and Glen ThatParkes.season the team won the Staffordshire County Senior League Premier Division title and the reserve team managed by Mark Giblin and Steve Harrison won the Division 1 title.
Success was finally achieved the following season when Darren and Dave guided a young Hanley Town side to a treble of titles: Midland (SCSL) Champions; League Cup Winners (vs Hanford 2-1); Staffordshire FA Vase (vs Audley 1 0) and the reserves won the Leek Cup (vs Audley 4 2). The following season the club retained the league title, losing just once in the league, however losing to Ball Haye Green in the Leek Cup BetweenFinal. 2006 and 2011 Steve Norris (FA Trophy winner) and then Dave Wooliscroft took on the managerial reins consistently keeping the team in the top five of the league and onto a number of cup semi-finals.
The 2012/13 was a season of joy and sorrow Colin Stair and Dave Price guided the first team to a memorable quadruple of titles. That season the first team became Staffordshire County Senior League Premier Division Champions; League Cup Winners (vs Wolstanton Utd 2-1); Staffordshire FA Vase Winners (vs Wolstanton Utd 3 1) and Leek Cup Winners (vs Audley 4 3 on pens,2 2 after extra Withtime).four league games remaining in the season, first team manager Colin Stair suddenly passed away, the lads brilliantly saw the season through to win the fourth title for ‘Codger’. It was Colin’s ambition to get the club and manage at a higher level starting with the North West Counties Football League, which the club achieved by being accepted into the First Division of the North West Counties League for the 2013/14 season. The first season at a higher level resulted in a fourth place, with Hanley also reaching the final of the NWCL First Division Trophy, unfortunately losing on penalties to Formby. F.C.
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The 2014/15 season saw the first team reach the NWCL Division 1 play-off final against AFC Darwen after beating Holker Old Boys at Abbey Lane 3-1 in the Semi-Final. Unfortunately, Hanley went on to lose the final at Darwen’s Anchor Road ground in front of over 900
The 2018/19 season was a turbulent one for the club, both on and off the field, with Hanley needing (and getting) a win on the last game of the season in order to secure safety in the NWCL Premier Division. Hanley ended the season having had three different managers throughout the season, with former player Mick Morton being the latest recruit in January 2019. Mick successfully kept the club up, turning the clubs form right around towards the end of the
Thespectators.2015/16 season saw the first team banish the disappointment of missing out on promotion the season before by becoming the North West Counties League First Division champions under the new management team of Dean Owen and Wayne Johnson in their first season in charge. Hanley’s first year in the NWCL Premier Division (2016/17) saw them finish in a respectable 10th place. In the 2017/18 season, Hanley finished in 8th place in the NWCL Premier Division.
Theseason.2019/20 season was cut short and later voided due to the Coronavirus pandemic. With eight games still to play, Hanley were sitting bottom of the table, and in the sole relegation spot, but were only one point behind the team above and with a game in hand on them everything still to play for. Sadly, 2020/21 also went the same way with few games played. In 2021/2022 the club made it as far as the FA Third Qualifying Round bowing out to National League North Brackley Town after a replay 1-0. The icing on the cake though was winning the Midland League Premier Division earning promotion to the NPL West Division for the 2022/23 campaign.
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IN NUMBERS 8.2k Twitter Followers The original Hanley Town were established in 1882, but they folded in 1912, the current club was established in 1966 based on an existing Sunday league team, named the Trumpet. 1966 1,000 Hanleys record attendance was 1,000 v Chasetown in the Staffordshire FA Vase final back in 1982 1 This season is Hanley Towns first season in the Northern Premier League 125 In just 5 seasons, Hanley Towns Theo Stair scored 125 goals in the North West Counties. POS W D L GF GA 1* 25 8 3 82 26 2021/2022 SEASON AT A GLANCE HANLEY THE LIONS DEN 2.6k Instagram Followers 2.8k Facebook Followers COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc Midland Football League Champions
Reece Jones and Jake Twyford. They're getting better and better each week Prediction for todays game? 2-1 Hanley win (sorry!!).
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Ahead of this afternoons Bank Holiday game v Hanley Town, we caught up with Charlie Babington, originally from Watford, but now resides in Cheadle. How Long have you followed Hanley for? About a year. I got in touch with Ron the Chairman to arrange a charity game and it went from Whothere. do you normally go to games with? I go on my own as I know enough people there now! What is your favourite away Ashtonground? United so far. We played them in a friendly. Very tidy Bestground.thing about supporting We'reHanley?a family. They've helped and supported me through a personally awful time. Best memory supporting BoldmereHanley? away. 1st v 2nd. It was my first trip on the club coach with the players. Stoke weren't playing that day so there was a big group of us. We won 2 1 late on, just the perfect away day. Best player you've seen in a Hanley shirt? Louis Dodds. Just different class. In his words, you only need one touch! And he really Hopesdoes. for the season ahead? To We'recompeteunder no illusions that it's a big step up with some of the clubs in this league. But we also know how good we can be and aren't here to make up the Playersnumbers.we should look out for?
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1996, by a group of like-minded people under the wing of now Life President Dave Blacklock. The enthusiasts combined their strengths and knowledge of nonleague football, and arrangements were made for a new club to use the vacant Holt House Stadium, once used by the Dynamoes in the North West Counties Football League Division Two. Colne FC’s first ever competitive game was on the 17th August 1996 against Middlewich and the result ended in a 1 0 defeat. The team was then managed by Keith Mason, but after his resignation soon after, Denzel Hart was appointed to the hot seat. His first game was a 6 – 0 defeat away at Ashton Town, but just two games later Colne FC recorded their first ever victory thumping Bacup Borough 5 2. The highlight of the season, coming when the reserves won the BEP Cup at Clitheroe’s Shawbridge Inground.the summer of 2002 James Webster took control of the club, to become the youngest chairman in the league at the age of 24.
James was a player at the club with plenty of experience and along with his father who was vice-chairman, had a strong desire to see the current side emulate the success of its Websterpredecessors.responded immediately by appointing Nigel Coates as the new manager as well as player Gary Rishton as his number two. Nigel had played for the Dynamoes, being in the FA Vase winning team and had experience of management at local rivals Nelson. Season 2003/04 brought back the glory days to Colne with a string of successes. In the League Colne had to play catch up after a successful cup run but ended the season 10 points clear in Division two, scoring 102 goals in their 38 games. Colne completed the double by winning
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The season was capped by an amazing run in the FA Vase for a North West Counties Football League Division Two club, they progressed all the way to the SemiFinals, (via an incredible 1 – 2 away win at AFC Wimbledon) before being defeated over two legs 4 – 3 on aggregate to AFC Sudbury. As the season progressed attendances started to rise as the local population realised we were no longer the whipping boys of the league, and the famous RED ARMY was formed. In November 2013 Colne’s manager for the past 10 years Nigel Coates stepped down from the hot seat and former Colne player Steve Cunningham was appointed manager, with another former Colne favourite Ted Cockett as his No.2 and SteveCoach.andTed had ambitious plans for the club and wasted no time in bringing in a few new faces to boost the playing squad, consolidating for the rest of the season but with big hopes and plans for the following Seasonseasons.2014/15 proved to be a year of progress in terms of league placing, with Colne finishing a creditable fourth. Season 2015/16 proved to be the best ever in Colne FC twenty year history. The Reds battled for the NWCFL Premier title with Runcorn Linnets and Atherton Collieries with the Reds winning the title with an 81 minute goal at 1874 Northwich securing 100 points and 100 + goals upon the way. The Reds also reached the Final of the League Cup before falling to Atherton. 2016/17 saw the club compete at Step 4 for the first time in their history and finished a more than creditable 5th and the final play-off spot which the Reds lost in the semi- final to Farsley Celtic. The Colne fans earned many accolades throughout the season for their fine and vocal support of the team.
The 2017/18 season saw Steve Cunningham lead his team for another tilt at the title. A Chairman Ryan Haigh was
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This season was our 25th anniversary since the demise of Colne Dynamoes and had the challenge of a new league to play in with several new signings and Lee Pugh taking over as captain from long time servant Alex Coleman. After 13 games and with the squad blighted by injuries to key players, the record was Played 13, won 5 drawn 3, lost 5. In the FA Cup we played our old friends Trafford away and took them back to Harrison Drive to win the replay 2-1. Next up were Stalybridge Celtic away who we beat 1-0 before losing at home to Guiseley AFC 1-0. In the FA Trophy we drew City of Liverpool FC away winning 1-0. The next round took us to Buxton beating them 2-1 to progress to the First Round proper. The draw then paired us with a Step 3 team from the Southern League Central Division, Tamworth FC. In a hard fought game which ended 1-1 Colne bowed out 4-3 on penalties. The First Round is our best progress so far in the completion.
Nathan Rooney resigned in December stating personal reasons He was replaced by Jonathon Macken who brought in Steve Atkinson as his assistant for our New Year’s Day game against Kendal Town a scrappy 1 0 defeat. January 2022 was a month of comings and goings with six players in and an equal number being moved on and saw just 1 point from the last 6 games. February was no better with another four defeats but signs of improvement. March saw three wins and a draw with no goals conceded which effectively ensured safety for the season at this level. The club finished the campaign in 14th place with a record of: Played 38, won 12, drawn 8, lost 18, 44 points. 2022/23 The campaign starts with a new manager, Macken having moved to Witton, Phil Brown comes in with experience in the league at Lancaster City and Clitheroe.
2018/19 saw a new era for the club with the formation of the NPL West Division. Again Colne suffered playoff heartache losing to a last minute extra-time goal in the Semi-Final at Leek 2019/20Town.saw the season null and voided due to the Covid epidemic with Colne in a mid-table position. At the end of the season long time manager Steve Cunningham stepped down and was replaced by Nathan 2020/21Rooney.Withanew manager and back room staff in place Colne were looking forward to being a challenger in a very strong league. Colne ended the curtailed season sitting in first place after nine 2021/2022games.
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Phil Brown Manager Former Lancaster City player who moved into coaching as assistant Manager to Tony Hesketh at Lancaster City where they won the NPL title. Phil has coached at Preston North End Academy along with Managing Clitheroe prior to the lock down.
Glenn Steel Player/Assistant Manager - A vastly experienced defender who has previously played for Bamber Bridge, Fylde, and Lancaster City. Craig Carney – Player/Coach - A technical creative midfield player composed in possession who will combine his playing role with coaching the side Former clubs include Warrington Bridge Lancaster United of Manchester Mike Hale – GK Coach who recently left player/coach at Squires Phil at
duringLancasterplayedleagueexperienceColnegoalkeeperlevelhavingforBamberCitytheseason won the NPL title. Mike has also played at Conference North level for Bradford Park Avenue and Curzon HakanAshton.Burton – GK - Started his career at Liverpool and Shrewsbury. A summer 2017 signing from Conference North team Curzon Ashton where he starred for three years. Big commanding keeper that has added quality and experience to the Reds defence. Had an outstanding season last year looking to progress again this time. Harry Winstanley Defender 19 year old central defender good aerial ability solid and confident.
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Charlie Russell – MidfielderSummer 2020 signing from Clitheroe where he captained the team. Lively character with experience at Stockport County and stamina.withCity.LancasterHardworkingbagsof
Harry Jones – Midfielder - 19 year Harry is a competitive midfield who has joined from AFC Fylde where he has spent the last three season on their full time programme. Prior to joining Fylde at 16 he played local grass roots football.
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Aaron Turner – Defender - 19 year old Bolton born highly mobile with a good pass strong tackler signed from Blackpool previous clubs Bolton Wanderers and Manchester KianCity.
Ezio Di Santis – Midfield - Ezio has joined Colne FC from Nuova Florida Calcio where he played full time, despite being offered another contract he chose to return to England. An attacking midfield player who former clubs include Accrington Stanley, Bury FC and Halifax Town Tom Fagan Defender Tom has been trialling in the Welsh Premier League, following his departure from Kendal Town. Tom is a player that our Manager has been tracking for a while, an attacking full back that includes Kendal Town, Lancaster City and Southport among his former clubs.
Ellis – Forward - 17 year old Burnley lad graduated from our Under 18 squad. Has impressed to be offered terms.
Paul Dugdale Defender - At 34 with vast experience, signing from Ramsbottom last season spent some time in the Australian League outstanding in defence.
Daniel Thorpe – GK - Back-up ‘keeper. Keighley born. Now 37 years of age, bags of experience.
Matty Kardacz – Defender - 19 year old Matty has recently joined from Accrington Stanley where he has spent the last ten years, although Matty was born in Poland he has lived in the local area for 10 years. Matty will combine his football with studying to be a physiotherapist.
Jack Doherty Striker 19 year old Jack has joined from Accrington Stanley where he spent the previous 12 years, a local lad from Higham Jack has an eye for goal links play. Accrington have allowed Jack to continue to train with them on a daily basis. The club have to thank John Coleman and Jimmy Bell for allowing this young striker to join Colne FC.
Luke Stowe Midfielder 19 year old Luke who was recently released from Accy after spending 9 years with the club having come through the schoolboy section then completing the scholarship, whilst also being a member of the U23 side. Luke can play in the AM role, or in a wide position.
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Owen Watkinson – Striker - 21 year old joined during pre-season from Marine where he played his part in helping Marine win promotion, A former scholar at Blackpool FC he also played for Phil Brown at Clitheroe then previously he played for Curzon Ashton and Lancaster City.
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Starting Line-Up Daniel Thorpe 1 Tom Fagan 2 Paul Dugdale 3 Mateusz Kardacz 6 Glenn Steel 5 Ellis Wallbank 4 Craig Carney 7 Bradley Knox 8 Owen Watkinson 9 Lucas Weaver 10 Tom McCann 11 Jack Doherty 12 Kian Ellis 14 Ezio De Santis 15 Luke Stowe Substitutes16 Starting Line Up 1 Dale Latham 2 Joe Rothwell 3 Freddie Sass 6 Shane Killock 5 Will Harthstone 4 Jordan Butterworth 7 Kane Hickman 8 Andy Keogh 9 Oumar Camara 10 Mason Fawns 11 Nicky Clee 12 Jack Grundy 14 Josh Dickin 15 Bailey Marsden 16 Jack Bannister 17 Tyler SubstitutesSavage COLNE F.C. MOSSLEY AFC Tuesday 23rd August 2022 | NPL Division 1 West | Holt House 2-3 MAN OF THE MATCH TOM MCCANN Lucas Weaver 7’ Owen Watkinson 17’ GOALS THE LIONS DEN COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc Jordan Butterworth 25’ ... Freddie Sass 81’ . Nicky Clee 90’ .
Colne took the lead after only seven minutes when Lucas Weaver won the ball on the edge of the visitors’ penalty area and found the net with a low shot into the bottom corner of the net past keeper Dale Latham. Mossley looked for a quick reply with Freddie Sass making good runs up the left wing but Tom Fagan kept him at bay with some good defensive tackles. And after 18 minutes, Tom McCann won the ball in midfield and sent Weaver on a left wing run and his low cross was forced home in a crowded goalmouth by Owen Watkinson to double Colne’s lead. At this point Colne were well on top but when they gave away a free kick on the edge of their penalty area after 25 minutes Jordan Butterworth fired a shot past the end of the defensive wall and inside the right hand post to pull a goal back for Mossley.
Mossley were lifted by the goal and Mason Fawns made a good run into the Colne penalty area before Ellis Wallbank got back to block his shot with a vital defensive tackle And Danny Thorpe got down well to hold a deflected shot by Butterworth at the foot of the post.
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Colne went down to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Mossley at Holt House on Tuesday evening. The Reds succumbed to two late goals despite having been well on top in the opening stages of the game and the visitors being down to ten men for the last half hour of the game.
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But the visitors came back strongly and began to test the Colne defence who made some good clearances under pressure. After 80 minutes however Mossley drew level when a high cross from a corner was headed in at the far post by Sass. And as Mossley pushed forward in the closing minutes, the Colne defence again came under pressure and Nicky Clee fired home a low diagonal shot into the bottom corner of the net for the winning goal two minutes into injury time.
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the scoreline with Watkinson flashing a shot across the face of goal after a good run on the left Inwing.the second half, Colne began to build some good attacks and after 57 minutes Paul Dugdale and Watkinson combined to supply a low cross for Tom McCann whose 20 yard pile driver ricocheted back off the crossbar of the Mossley goal.
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And as Colne continued to attack, Watkinson’s header flew just wide of the goal from a searching cross before Fagan stung the hands of keeper Latham with a well struck 20 yard Onshot.the hour, the pressure told on the visitors and central defender Will Hartshorn received his second yellow card for a late tackle on Weaver and was sent off reducing Mossley to ten men. Eight minutes later, Colne came close to a third goal when Weaver burst through the middle and saw his shot deflected just wide of the Mossley net
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Starting Line-Up Owen Wheeler 1 James Mcculloch 2 Kian Bell 3 Tom Stephens 6 Michael Burke 5 Fisnik Hajdari 4 Jack Hatton 7 Stephen Rigbyl 8 Declan Daniels 9 Dylan Glass 10 Alex McMilan 11 Luke Sephton 12 Jay Salkeld 15 Tom Ruffer 16 Jesse Dowling Substitutes17 Starting Line Up 1 Daniel Thorpe 2 Luke Stowe 3 Paul Dugdale 6 Mateusz Kardacz 5 Glenn Steel 4 Tom Fagan 7 Tom McCann 8 Bradley Knox 9 Owen Watkinson 10 Lucas Weaver 11 Craig Carney 12 Jack Doherty 13 Michael Hale 14 Kian Ellis 15 Ezio De Santis Substitutes COLNE F.C. WIDNES Saturday 27th August 2022 | NPL Division 1 West | DCBL Stadium 1-1 MAN OF THE MATCH OWEN WATKINSON Lucas Weaver 58’ Declan \daniels 61’ GOALS THE LIONS DEN COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc
Colne had to settle for a point at Widnes on Saturday. The Reds took the lead on the hour but were in front for just three minutes before the home side struck back with an equaliser. Colne got off to a lively start in the opening period and made some early chances with Lucas Weaver shooting just wide in the first minute and Tom McCann heading straight at the keeper from a close range chance a minute later. Five minutes later, Weaver’s cross from the bye line just eluded Owen Watkinson in the goalmouth as Colne looked to open the scoring. But as play switched to the other end, Kian Bell’s 20 yard shot was deflected into the hands of Danny Thorpe in the Colne goal and Thorpe was in action minutes later diving to save a downward header at the far post from a Widnes corner. Craig Carney saw his 20 yard shot saved by the Widnes keeper Owen Wheeler on his line at the second attempt. But Widnes forced a series of corners to test the Colne defence and Declan Daniels headed just wide from a good chance after 22 minutes. Five minutes later from another Widnes corner, Stephen Rigby’s shot was blocked in the Colne area and in a quick breakaway Weaver raced away and shot just over the Widnes goal at the other end. With half time approaching, Watkinson fired a diagonal shot inches wide of the far post as Colne came close to taking the lead.
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Some end-to-end play in the closing 20 minutes failed to produce a winner as neither side could muster a finish good enough to beat either keeper
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The end-to-end play continued as the second half began and after 58 minutes the referee played the advantage rule following a foul in midfield and a through ball sent Weaver on a run into the left hand side of the Widnes area and he slotted the ball past the oncoming keeper and into the net to put Colne in front at 1 0. But the lead did not last long as three minutes later, Widnes drew level when a long diagonal free kick into the Colne area was headed back across the goal and into the top corner of the net by Daniels for a spectacular Colneequaliser.looked to restore their lead and Matty Kardacz shot just wide in a crowded Widnes area after 70 minutes as the Reds mounted more pressure on the Widnes goal with Carney and Watkinson creating chances.
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THE LIONS DENMATCH CENTRE TODAYS FIXTURES 1874 Northwich v Leek Town Bootle v City of Liverpool Colne v Hanley Town Glossop North End v Trafford FC Macclesfield v Widnes Newcastle Town v Kidsgrove Athletic Ramsbottom United v Mossley Runcorn Linnets v Witton Albion Skelmersdale United v Prescot Cables Workington AFC v Clitheroe THE LIONS DEN LAST WEEKS RESULTS Tuesday 23rd August Colne F.C. 2-3 Mossley Glossop North End 1-1 Leek Town Runcorn Linnets 0-0 Hanley Town Skelmersdale United 0-1 Clitheroe Workington AFC 2-1 Trafford Saturday 27th August City of Liverpool 0-1 Macclesfield Clitheroe 1-3 1874 Northwich Hanley Town 2-4 Skelmersdale United Kidsgrove Athletic 1-0 Glossop North End Leek Town 1-1 Ramsbottom United Mossley 1-1 Newcastle Town Prescot Cables 1-0 Runcorn Linnets Trafford 2-3 Bootle Widnes 1-1 Colne Witton Albion 3-2 Workington AFC
THE LIONS DEN COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc MATCH CENTRE P W D L F A +/- PTS 1 Mossley 4 3 1 0 6 3 3 10 2 Macclesfield 3 3 0 0 7 1 6 9 3 Kidsgrove Athletic 3 2 1 0 6 3 3 7 4 Glossop North End 4 2 1 1 3 2 1 7 5 Skelmersdale United 4 2 0 2 8 7 1 6 6 Clitheroe 4 2 0 2 4 6 2 6 7 Leek Town 4 1 2 1 7 5 2 5 8 1874 Northwich 3 1 2 0 6 4 2 5 9 Newcastle Town 3 1 2 0 4 3 1 5 10 Prescot Cables 3 1 2 0 2 1 1 5 11 Witton Albion 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4 12 Runcorn Linnets 4 1 1 2 3 3 0 4 13 Trafford 4 1 1 2 7 8 -1 4 14 Hanley Town 4 1 1 2 6 7 1 4 15 Workington AFC 4 1 1 2 5 6 1 4 16 Bootle 3 1 1 1 4 7 -3 4 17 Widnes 3 0 2 1 3 5 -2 2 18 Colne 4 0 2 2 4 7 3 2 19 Ramsbottom United 3 0 1 2 2 6 4 1 20 City of Liverpool 3 0 0 3 1 4 -3 0
Date H/A Opponent Comp KO Attd Scorers August 2022 Sat 6 Aug H 1874 Northwich FA C EP 2 1 W 238 Watkinson, Doherty Sat 13 Aug H Kidsgrove Athletic NPL West 0 2 L 112 Tue 16 Aug A Trafford NPL West 1 1 D 334 Carney Sat 20 Aug A Clitheroe FA C P 2-0 L 604 Tue 23 Aug H Mossley NPL West 2 3 L 158 Weaver, Watkinson Sat 27 Aug A Widnes NPL West 1 1 D 186 Weaver Mon 29 Aug H Hanley Town NPL West 3pm September 2022 Tue 6 Sep H City of Liverpool NPL West 7.45pm Sat 10 Sep A Bridlington Town FA T 1Q 3pm Tue 13 Sep A Glossop NE NPL West 7.45pm Sat 17 Sep H 1874 Northwich NPL West 3pm October 2022 Sat 1 Oct A Runcorn Linnets NPL West 3pm Sat 8 Oct A Witton Albion NPL West 3pm Sat 15 Oct H Prescot Cables NPL West 3pm Sat 22 Oct H Skelmersdale NPL West 3pm Sat 29 Oct A Newcastle Town NPL West 3pm November 2022 Sat 5 Nov H Bootle NPL West 3pm Sat 12 Nov A Ramsbottom United NPL West 3pm Sat 19 Nov H Workington AFC NPL West 3pm Sat 26 Nov A Leek Town NPL West 3pm December 2022 Sat 3 Dec H Macclesfield NPL West 3pm Sat 10 Dec A 1874 Northwich NPL West 3pm Sat 17 Dec A Kidsgrove Athletic NPL West 3pm 26 Dec H Clitheroe NPL West 3pm January 2023 Mon 2 Jan A Hanley Town NPL West 3pm Sat 7 Jan H Trafford NPL West 3pm Sat 14 Jan A Mossley NPL West 3pm Sat 21 Jan H Glossop N.E NPL West 3pm Sat 28 Jan A Macclesfield NPL West 3pm February 2023 Sat 4 Feb H Runcorn Linnets NPL West 3pm Tue 7 Feb A City of Liverpool NPL West 7.45pm Sat 18 Feb A Prescot Cables NPL West 3pm Sat 25 Feb H Witton Albion NPL West 3pm March 2023 Sat 4 Mar A Skelmersdale United NPL West 3pm Sat 18 Mar H Newcastle Town NPL West 3pm Sat 25 Mar A Bootle NPL West 3pm April 2023 Sat 1 Apr H Ramsbottom United NPL West 3pm Sat 8 Apr H Widnes NPL West 3pm Mon 10 Apr A Clitheroe NPL West 3pm Sat 15 Apr H Leek Town NPL West 3pm Sat 22 Apr A Workington AFC NPL West 3pm FIXTURES & RESULTS THE LIONS DEN COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc
Colne F C Under 21's have secured the services of Local coach, Joshua Wall. Joshua will be assisting Pete Ellis, as Pete looks to adopt a more managerial role with the players and Joshstaff.has always had a passion for sports and football and was once an inspiring athlete. Unfortunately, medical conditions prevent Josh U21’s APPOINT WALL THE LIONS DEN COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc North West Under 21 Development League 04/09 Bacup Burough (A) 11/09 Huyton Juniors (H) 18/09 Altrincham FC (A) LeagueCup 25/09 Runcorn Sports (A) UPCOMING UNDER 21’S FIXTURES P Team P W D L GD PTS 1 Bacup Borough U21 Dev 1 1 0 0 5 3 2 Ashville Youth U21 1 1 0 0 1 3 3 AFC Liverpool U21 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Colne FC U21 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Huyton Junior U21 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Runcorn Sports U21 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 St Michaels DH U21 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Vauxhall Motors FC U21 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Ashton Town U21 1 0 0 1 1 0 10 Coppull United U21 1 0 0 1 5 0 From being able to compete which is when he turned to coaching, something which he now loves. Originally from the Midlands, Joshua came to Burnley FCitC as an International Football Development Coach. Jousha has recently completed his UEFA B assessment and just finished a degree in Football coaching and Management, he is also qualified in football, Multi Sports and Goalkeeping coaching. Welcome to Colne F.C. Josh! U21’s MATCH CENTRE
AWAY DAYS ADDRESS & POSTCODE AdultsADMISSIONYOEastBridlingtonQueensgateYorkshire167LN£8|Concessions £5 Under 16’S | £4 TOWNBRIDLINGTONFC THE GROUND There’s plenty of free parking spaces within the ground. If you’re travelling by public transport, Station: Bridlington ¾m. Up Station Approach, left into Quay Road which becomes St John’s Street, right into Queensgate and ground is on Thereright is a 3000 capacity at Queensgate with a 500 seater stand. 10.09.2022 / FA Trophy / The Hudgell Solicitor Stadium THE LIONS DEN @colne_fc
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Let me start by saying that this stadium is massive! I think the distinct lack of fans in the ground makes it feel somewhat bigger, but for non league, its on its own, but sadly not in a good way. The DCBL Stadium can hold over 13,000 fans, but I don’t think either Widnes teams are in any danger of filling that any time soon.
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Admission prices are set at the cheapest in the league (I think) at £8, concessions at £4 and under 16’s get in free, so for me, they get extra points for this alone. As I was on Media duties on Saturday I entered through the main reception and was led through the passage ways to the hospitality area. Although for me, I like to get out in the stand and have a pie and something to drink, but the hospitality area and its surroundings are excellent, as you would expect for a ground of this Naturallymagnitudewith a stadium of this size, there is a large electronic scoreboard, which occupies the empty stand behind the goals. This stand remains empty even when Vikings are at home. Sadly their attendances have diminished with the slow decline of the once great Vikings side Overall, a lovely stadium, just not for this level of football, too big and just doesn’t feel like the rest of the non league grounds knocking around 6/10
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In this weeks edition of our away day reviews, programme editor Ben Metcalfe shares his thoughts on our trip to the DCBL Stadium on Saturday.
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A selection of Pies, Crisps, Drinks and Sausage Rolls were available I opted for a Cheese and Onion pie (Hollands), Mars Bar and a Coke, this was £6. Not bad value considering it was in a football stadium. The Pie was £4. I only know this as I went back down at half time for a second, opting for a Chicken Balti this time round. Plenty of choice for those looking for alcohol, but as I was driving it was a dry Saturday for me!
For anybody that’s driven to away games with me, I blindly follow my sat nav and still manage to take a wrong turn off. (I hope im not alone here). However this journey was unique in the fact that I didn’t make a wrong turn, didn’t hit traffic and my Google Maps made me miss plenty of traffic. I had a pick up at Holt House, which was chaotic due to the blues, but aside from that, it was a nice journey, just under an hour, too! 9/10
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Thesectionfood kiosks are on the concourse which I assume during rugby days is packed with fans, however the smattering of fans that attended the game had no issue queuing.
I have had mixed experiences at Widnes in the friendliness of the staff. The officials are always so welcoming, but some of the Stewards that are appointed (by the council) can be a bit frosty and not really understanding the true “non-league” vibe. 7/10
Being greedy I usually try both the visiting officials food and the standard ground grub, but opted against the usual great food from the hospitality
A simple programme, but reasonably priced at just £2 I think the programme could do with some additional content, as it didn’t contain much information, but it felt and looked good. It featured an interview with long standing captain Michael Burke, which was a nice feature. Could have had more interesting content, as a “home fan” I think the programme would get a little tedious 5/10 JOURNEY
COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc OVERALL An enjoyable day out at the DCBL Stadium, friendly hosts, good food, impressive stadium. Just not non league. Its odd to score them down for it, but it doesn’t have character, give me Holt House any day! 8/10 35/50 Thankfully this visit was different, and myself and Andrew Sharpe had a great chat with a really friendly steward prior to kick off. The home officials who I spoke to were very friendly, too A few rogue shouts from one of their fans didn’t manage to affect todays score Very friendly club THE LIONS DEN
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The last 8 weeks have seen this squad turn adversity into opportunity They have embraced every obstacle and difficult situation head on and come out the other side stronger for it. The bonds and friendships they are forming will prove the difference in their successes in the upcoming season. We would like to put on record a massive thank you to all of the player, kit and training sponsors for the support of which without we would not be where we are in preparation for the season
Head Coach, Sean said “ it’s been an absolute pleasure to coach a group of enthusiastic, passionate and driven players so far. Their commitment and dedication has been clear to see from day one. I have every faith that this season will be a successful one as we build a platform for the future.” COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc 04/09/2022
Darwen FC Res (H) 11/09/2022 Clitheroe Wolves (A) 25/09/2022 - Burnley BelVedere (A) 02/10/2022 - Langho (H) 09/10/2022 Fleetwood Town Wrens Res (H) 16/10/2022 Starwix Juniors (A) 23/10/2022 Darwen FC Res (A) 30/10/2022 Clitheroe Wolves (H) 06/11/2022 - Bury FC Foundation 1st (A) 13/11/2022 - Burnley BelVedere (H) 20/11/2022 Langho (A) 27/11/2022 Fleetwood Town Wrens Res (A) 04/12/2022 Starwix Juniors (H) LADIES2022/23FIXTURES Captain Liv added “We’ve been working extremely hard in pre season, going from strength to strength - we’re hoping to take this momentum into what we know will be a successful season!” The ladies open their campaign next week at Home to Darwen FC Kick off is at 2pm, here at Holt House,
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Pre season concluded with an emphatic win over Blackburn Community Sports Clubs Development Squad.
Colne F.C. Ladies are delighted to announce our Partnership with BK’s Heroes. This charity is one that the team have a special place for in their hearts who have been there throughout their footballing journey.
Team supported as a child? BurnleyClubsyou have played for? It'salonglistsoI'llkeepitlocal (ish) Clitheroe, Lancaster, Ramsbottom,Kendal,Glossop..Bestcoachyouhaveworkedunder? PhilBrown - honest,verygood coach, puts on good sessions, getsthebestoutofplayersand doesn't put up with any big Nathantimers. Rooney was excellent as well. Reallyenjoyedplaying forhim. PAUL This week, we caught up with last seasons Mr Consistent, Paul Dugdale. Amassing 40 appearances in his debut season, Dugdale answers the editors questions… Best player you have played with? AdrianCaceres - usedtoglidepast playerswithease.(Cacaresformer clubs include Southampton, Brentford, Wycombe, Yeovil, plus a whole hose of Australian A League Sides) DUGDALE THE LIONS DEN COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN | /colnefootballclub @colne_fc
Toofootball?muchtimeplayinggolfatthe minute.Mostmemorable game you’ve watched live? Iwas attheGrimsby6-5Burnley game. Not the most glamorous Tuesday night inGrimsby, but a
Probablybiscuit??acake-youcan'tdunkit. COLNE F.C.
surrealgametowatch.Whatisyourgoto pre match Isong?trytoputabitof80ssynthonin the changing rooms You can imaginehowthatgoes downwith theyoungladsGrowingup,which sports star was your idol and why? GlenLittle usedtolovewatching himplayandbeatingplayerswith ease.
What does your other half do whilst you're at football? She acts likes she hates me being away on Saturdays, but she definitely loves it. Usually
socialisingorshopping.Whatisyourfavourite food? Greek-loveaGyros!
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COLNE F.C. V HANLEY TOWN TODAYS TEAMS Manager: Carl Dickinson Kieran Harrison Rhys TimothyCharlieThompsonWalfordSanders Jayden Cotterill Ryan Shotton Jake Avery Carl ReeceRyanJaydenLouisKyleBenJamesKyleDanielDickinsonGloverBlakeLawrieChapmanStubbsDoddsCotterillCampbell-GordonJones NEXT UP AT HOME NEXT AWAY DAY City Of Liverpool Tuesday 6th September Division One West Kick off 7:45 PM Bridlington Town Saturday 10th September FA Trophy Kick off 3:00 PM Manager: Phil Brown Hakan Burton Daniel MateuszThomasThomasThorpeFaganAdamMayorPaulDugdaleBradleyKnoxMcCannKardaczHarryWinstanleyEllisWallbankGlenSteelAaronTurnerCraigCarneyCharlieRussellKianEllisLukeStowe Lucas Weaver Jack Doherty Ezio de Santis Harry Jones
