COLNE FC V WORKINGTON AFC.

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Firstly I would like to welcome the visiting officials, players and management from Workington for tonight's rearranged game at Holt House.

I want to start by thanking you all for welcoming me so warmly into the club, and your support on Saturday was massively appreciated by myself and the players

I was really pleased with the character the lads showed once Bootle

equalised, I know the lads have found that difficult throughout the season, but Saturday they showed the belief and determination required to try and get us out of this situation.

We've added some new faces which we felt was needed before the transfer window shut, and it was pleasing to see Fin, Ed and Malick all have impressive debuts on Saturday

We have 6 games left, 6 cup finals where we will use the same drive and determination to outwork our opponents and try and get some vital points on the board. I'm confident the togetherness shown on Saturday can be carried on into this evening.

Workington sit in 3rd place, just 3 points behind 2nd place Leek and will be looking to wrap up their play off place as quickly as possible with hope that they

can put last season’s final day drama to bed

We know to get anything this evening we will have to be at our very best, they are a good side with one of the best defensive records in the league, but we will be going out to get all 3 points and get us out of the relegation play off zone

We've got some big fixtures coming up, both home and away and we really need your support. Enjoy tonight's game

Paul Weller

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TODAYS VISITORS

Formed in 1884, Workington played competitive football in the Cumberland Association, Cumberland Senior, Lancashire, Lancashire Combination and the North Eastern leagues before disbanding in 1911, going into voluntary liquidation

The club was reformed in 1921 and, since then, has operated from the North Eastern League (25 seasons), Football League (26 seasons), Northern Premier League (35 seasons), North West Counties League (1 season) and National North (9 seasons)

North Eastern League

When the club was reformed in 1921, they became members of the North Eastern League remaining there for thirty years

They finished in the top half of the table more often than not – 5th on five occasions, 4th five times and runners-up after one memorable season. Goals were plentiful in those days, with the team netting over a century on eight occasions

including 147

at the end of the 1933-34 campaign Billy Charlton was the leading scorer during the early thirties, netting 131 NEL goals in just three seasons.

The Club record victory (16-1 v. Chopwell Institute) was obtained in May, 1934 having overcome the same team 7-4, away, earlier in the season.

On two occasions, they lifted the NEL Challenge Cup overcoming Middlesbrough Reserves in 1936 and Blyth Spartans two years later. They were beaten finalists in 1938

The Football League

Elected to the Third Division North in 1951, their first Football League fixture was against Halifax Town but ended in a 3-1 defeat. A few days later, Chesterfield arrived as the first visitors to Borough Park with Reds emerging 31 victors.

It was a tough baptism, though, and Workington finished 24th, 23rd and 20th in their first three seasons with a record FL defeat (0-8 at Wrexham) inflicted upon them during the ’53-54 campaign.

Matters slowly began to improve under the management of Bill Shankly and his two year tenure saw the club better positioned when he left than they were on his arrival Two other prominent managers, Joe Harvey, who was in charge for five seasons, and Ken Furphy, in the hot seat for just over two years, did so much to enhance the club’s reputation throughout the late fifties/early sixties.

Promotion from the Fourth Division in 1964 led to three seasons in the Third and, whilst there, Workington attained their highest FL placing – 5th position at the end of the ’65-66 campaign Sadly, though, relegation was experienced twelve months later.

It had been a golden period in the club’s history and included a notable league double over Swansea Town (7-0 at home, 6-1 away), during the 1965-66 campaign

They became famed League Cup fighters in the sixties, reaching the Quarter-Finals in both 1964 and 1965 only to lose to West Ham United and

Chelsea respectively The run in ‘64-65 competition began with a 9-1 victory over Barrow and included a sensational 5-1 replay success over, then, top flight outfit Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park –arguably the club’s finest ever result.

Other cup heroics were recorded in the FA Cup – a narrow 1-0 defeat against Liverpool (‘51-52) and a 13 reverse v. Manchester United (‘57-58) – both memorable occasions

Messrs Shankly, Harvey and Furphy were revered during their time in the Borough Park hot-seat, but the stability was not quite the same thereafter and managers came and went on a regular basis Brian Doyle and former player, George Aitken, did stay longer than most but once they left the club the future looked bleak

The decline set in during the mid-seventies and Workington’s final four seasons saw them finish 23rd, 23rd, 24th and 24th. It ended in demotion from the Football League in 1977, voted out and replaced by Wimbledon.

The Non-League Era

They became members of the Northern Premier League on the 18th June, 1977 but life remained a struggle Indeed, they were left to reflect on 19th, 14th and 21st final placings in the first three campaigns and didn’t manage a top half finish (7th) until the end of their sixth season.

Winning a first trophy in forty seven years was welcome respite when they lifted the President’s Cup in 1984 but matters deteriorated on the league front culminating in relegation at the end of the 1987-88 season. Many unwanted records were established including an all-time heaviest loss, 0-9 at Chorley, and a painful, embarrassing home defeat, 0-8 v Rhyl

Ten mediocre seasons in the NPL First Division followed, before another relegation saw them demoted to the North West Counties League in 1998

After years of struggle and decline, what happened in the NWCL was truly remarkable They won their final fourteen league games to pip Mossley for the ’98-99 title on the final day of a dramatic season –a first senior championship in the club’s history It

prompted fifteen years of moderate success and a nine season stint in Conference North, ending in April, 2014.

They twice reached the Conference North playoffs, and enjoyed several good FA Trophy runs, with a few Cumberland Cup successes thrown in for good measure.

They finished runners-up in Evo-Stik NPL Premier in 2015 recording more victories (27) than any other team in the division. Unfortunately, though, they lost in the Play-offs to Ilkeston, a team they had beaten twice in the regular campaign A fifth place finish in 2016 again culminated in Play-off heartache, beaten in the Final at Salford City. Workington made it a hattrick of top five finishes, fourth in fact, but again suffered disappointment in 2017 when they fell at the first hurdle, albeit a thrilling 3-2 defeat at Stourbridge.

It was a mid-table finish at the end of the 2017-18 campaign when an injury crises over the second half of the season saw them slump from a position of second at the turn of the year to a final standing of eleventh.

And the decline continued throughout the 2018-19 season with only eight league wins recorded, culminating in relegation. During the last three months of a depressing season, Workington lost nine consecutive league games at home – another unwanted club record!

Under new management, the Reds bounced back in style during the ‘19-20 campaign but, the intervention of a worldwide pandemic prevented a highly probable promotion and immediate return to Step 3 football. They were ten points clear at the top of the North/West Division when the season was declared ‘concluded’ and recorded as null and void

A second uncompleted season compounded the frustration ahead of a third bid to gain promotion last term. Despite just four defeats and an excellent defensive record (only 27 goals conceded) they ended their NPL West Division campaign as runners-up to Warrington Rylands. Had they won on the final day, instead of being held to a damaging 1-1 draw, they would have clinched a maiden NPL title.

There was hardly time to recover from the disappointment with Workington knocked out of the play-offs by Marine a few days later

Managers

Darren Edmondson was appointed in September, 2007 and became the longest serving manager in the club’s history before stepping down in December 2013. He had been in the hot seat for six years and three months. Some of his predecessors include Bill Shankly, Joe Harvey, Ken Furphy, Keith Burkinshaw, Alan Ashman, John McNamee, Bobby Johnstone, Barry Endean, Les O’Neill, Mick Heaton, Peter Hampton and Tommy Cassidy.

Gavin Skelton took over as player manager in 2014 and guided the club to a second place finish, just two points behind champions, FC United of Manchester. His success attracted the interest of Queen of the South who enticed him over the border to become their assistant manager.

Derek Townsley was appointed his successor and he can reflect on a fine career, in England and Scotland, as well as a previous playing spell with

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Workington. When Townsley stepped down, two more former players, Lee Andrews and David Hewson, took over, enjoying moderate success at first.

Danny Grainger was in charge for two seasons but resigned in June to take up a post in Scotland and Chris Willcock became his successor following his appointment in July, 2021

Willcock had an excellent one season in charge, but he left in May and Danny Grainger was re-appointed for a second stint in the hot seat in May, 2022.

Stadium

Borough Park has been Workington’s home for eighty five years and the record attendance for the ground was set in 1958 when 21,000 fans witnessed the visit of Manchester United (FA Cup 3rd Round) The Fourth Division Boxing Day derby v. Carlisle United in 1963 attracted a record league crowd of 18,628.

Plans for a new 8,000 capacity stadium, which would have housed Workington AFC and Workington Town RLFC and hosted three World Cup matches in 2021, were abandoned in June, 2019.

The subject is under constant review, though, with a scaled down version now the preferred option Should that progress as planned, this might be the club’s last season at Borough Park in its present guise

Their previous home was Lonsdale Park, adjacent to the current site, where they played from 1921 until 1937. The ground staged Workington’s only ever appearance in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup when Preston North End emerged 2-1 winners before a 16,730 attendance back in 1934

Famous ‘old boys’

John Burridge, Glenn Murray, Grant Holt and Adam Collin are some of Workington’s better known home grown players with the likes of Alan Suddick, Paul Stewart, Derek Fazackerley, Derek Mountfield and Will Vaulks also spending brief periods with the club

George Best, Bobby Charlton and Brian Clough have also worn the WAFC shirt in ‘one-off’, friendly matches.

Honours Cumberland Cup Winners: 26 times.

Cumberland Cup Runnersup: 12 times

North Eastern League Runners-up: 1939

North Eastern League Challenge Cup Winners: 1935, 1937

North Eastern League Challenge Cup Runnersup: 1938

Promotion from Division Four (Football League): 1964 (3rd position)

Best season in Football League: 5th position in Division Three 1965-66

Football League Cup Quarter-finalists: 1964, 1965

North West Counties League Champions: 1999

Northern Premier League President’s Cup winners: 1984

Runners-up: 2004

Best season in Northern Premier League: 2nd position in 2004-05, 201516

Northern Premier League Play-off winners: 2004-05

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Best season in Conference North: 3rd position in 2006-07

Best season in FA Cup: 4th Round proper in 1933-34

Best season in FA Trophy: Quarter-final in 2009-10

Best season in FA Vase: 6th Round in 1998-99

WORKINGTON AFC

PEN PICS

DANNY GRAINGER

(Manager) Returned to the club in May, after a year away, starting a second spell in the Borough Park hot seat

The bulk of an illustrious playing career was spent north of the border after making the breakthrough with Gretna. He subsequently played for Brechin City, Dundee United, St. Johnstone, Heart of Midlothian, St Mirren and Dunfermline Athletic and whilst at Hearts had the satisfaction of scoring in the 2012 Scottish Cup Final against Edinburgh rivals, Hibernian.

In 2014, Danny joined the team he supported as a boy – Carlisle United. Spending five seasons at Brunton Park, he made close to 200 appearances for the Cumbrians, many as skipper, scoring 34 goals in the process.

He retired from the professional ranks in 2019, taking his first step into management with Workington. After two interrupted seasons because of the pandemic, Danny was tempted to

Falkirk as an assistant and later caretaker manager, an adventure which lasted for a little over six months. The Workington supporters were disappointed to see him leave in 2021 but delighted to welcome him back twelve months later.

TERRY MITCHELL (Assistant manager) Has recently managed Blyth Spartans and Consett with most of his football coaching career spent in the north east of England Joined Workington in September and quickly settled into his role with the first team.

Gained his experience working with Newcastle Blue Star, West Allotment Celtic, Hartlepool, Stockport County and Gateshead and was also Director of Youth Development at Newcastle United

SCOTT ALLISON (Forward)

Goal scoring talent recruited from Northern League side Penrith in the summer of 2013 and now into his tenth season at Borough Park. Scored a handful of goals in National North and matured into a prolific marksman during the ’15-16 campaign, netting 32 in league and cup

– a tally which included a four goal blast against Matlock Town. Now has six hat-tricks and 130 goals to his credit in his 300 appearances for the club. Top scorer on four occasions and third in the all-time list of marksmen for the club.

JIM ATKINSON (Keeper)

Joined the Club in 2019 quickly establishing himself as the first choice ‘keeper, recording sixteen clean sheets in an impressive debut season. Was with Lowland League club Gretna 2008 previously and played for Queen of the South earlier in his career Made the headlines in 2021 when he scored a goal and saved a penalty in a match against Morpeth Town, becoming the first Workington ‘keeper to do so. The goal he scored was timed at 10 seconds – the quickest in the Club’s history. Kept nineteen clean sheets last season and named in the NPL West ‘Team of the Year’.

CHARLIE BIRCH (defender)

Progressed through the ranks at Carlisle United, eventually making his first team debut for his hometown club. Has since been associated with Kendal Town, Annan Athletic and Penrith before his arrival at Borough Park in the summer

BOBBY CARROLL

(midfield) A summer recruit who enjoyed a good preseason before making his league debut for the club on the opening day of the campaign Had spent several years in the Leeds United Academy before spending three seasons at Everton

CEIRAN CASSON

(midfield) Another talented player who joined his hometown club after spending his career progressing through the Carlisle United Academy Versatile player who displays maturity wherever he plays. Made his NPL debut on his 18th birthday, marking the occasion by scoring his first league goal, on the opening day of the ‘19-20 campaign. Was a league ever-present in his first season but injury has hampered his progress recently

MATTY CLARKE (midfield)

Twenty-two years old who joined the club in 2019 from Bradford Park Avenue. Previously with Kendal Town and Penrith, he enjoyed a good first season with the club operating in an attacking right back role. An everpresent in the squad last season, his stunning strike v. Warrington Rylands earned him the Club’s ‘Goal of the Season’ Award.

DANNY ECCLES (Keeper)

Given his debut in the FA Cup having arrived at the club in 2021 Most recently with Squires Gate, Danny has also played for Ashton United, Chorley, Ramsbottom United, Kendal Town and Congleton Town.

ROBBIE HEBSON

(forward) Has experienced a torrid time with injuries over the past three seasons, putting his career on hold. Previously with hometown club, Penrith.

BEN HUGHES (midfield)

Arrived at the club during the summer having played, and scored, against Workington for rivals Marine last season. Began his career with Sheffield Wednesday and has also spent time with Gainsborough Trinity Can

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operate in midfield or up front Yet to make his league debut for the club because of a non-related football injury.

REUBEN JEROME

(forward) The club’s major summer signing in 2020 when he joined from title rivals, Ramsbottom United. Scored against Workington on a couple of occasions in recent seasons then had the misfortune of missing two penalties on his Reds debut in a pre-season game but marked his Borough Park bow with a hat-trick a few days later. Previous clubs include Brighouse Town and Warrington Town.

Netted three goals in four minutes in a County Cup tie – believed to be the quickest hat-trick in club history and finished as top scorer (15) last term.

KEELAN LESLIE (midfield)

Handed his debut for the club last season during a loan spell from Carlisle United. The talented teenager registered for the club following his release from Brunton Park, becoming a Workington player on a permanent basis. Can operated in midfield or defence.

GREG McCARAGHER (midfield) Created an immediate impression in pre-season but, after scoring on his debut in the first friendly, sustained a foot injury which has hampered progress. Has also played for Penrith, Kendal Town and Widnes as well as a brief spell in Sweden.

NIALL MORAN (defender)

Made an impressive debut on his 20th birthday in the first away game of the new campaign. Currently on loan from Chorley

JORDAN PALMER

(forward) Scored for Workington on his debut in the first pre-season game having played in the Northern League for Carlisle City last term. Bagged over thirty goals for City last season and a prolific scorer for them in recent years Started his career with his home village team, Shap United

LEWIS REILLY (forward)

Became the first signing of the summer after an impressive, scoring performance against us for Marine. Made his Football League debut as a teenager at Crewe Alexandra and subsequently scored goals in successful loan spells at

Halesowen Town, Curzon

Ashton and AFC Telford United. Was with Chorley prior to his stint at Marine

STEVEN RIGG (forward)

Returned to Borough Park last year having previously spent time with the club in 2018 when he scored a winning goal on his debut.

After a wonderful scoring record with Penrith, he got his chance with Carlisle United and netted for them on his Football League debut Has since represented Queen of the South, Barrow, Chorley, Gateshead and Dover Athletic as well as spending a period in America.

SAM SMITH (defender)

The only member of the squad who has made a century of appearances for both Reserves and the first team Made his debut for the seniors during the ’1314 season and would have made considerably more than his 200 starts had it not been for several frustrating injuries. Was rewarded for an exceptional personal season by lifting a hat-trick of ‘Player of the Year’ accolades at the club’s presentation evening in May

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DAVID SYMINGTON (midfield) Workington born but launched his career with Carlisle United where he spent three seasons in the first team. His first goal in senior football was against Ipswich Town in a League Cup tie and he later scored Carlisle United’s ‘Goal of the Season’ during his time at Brunton Park. Joined Workington on loan during the 2014-15 season but was injured on his debut then subsequently signed for Barrow. Re-signed in 2016 and finished his first season as top scorer and netted 14 league goals last term

CONOR TINNION (midfield)

Team captain and longest serving player in the squad with nearly 400 appearances to his credit Skilful individual who has developed into an outstanding player and recognised by his team mates with a hat-trick of Players’ Player of the Year awards in the past. Named in the NPL Premier Division ‘Team of the Year’ for 2016. Originally a winger, he now operates everywhere from centre midfield and still scores his share of spectacular goals. Was originally with Carlisle United and has also sampled football in New Zealand but now in his thirteenth season at Borough Park

DAN WORDSWORTH

(defender) Originally with Carlisle United, he then had a brief stay with Kendal Town before signing for Workington, initially in 2011, and now embarking on his eleventh season at the club Skippered the team in the past, and now has almost 300 appearances to his credit and one of the longest serving players at the club. Had a gap year during which he sampled football in Australia, playing for a club in the Brisbane area

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DAVID SYMINGTON

(midfield) Workington born but launched his career with Carlisle United where he spent three seasons in the first team. His first goal in senior football was against Ipswich Town in a League Cup tie and he later scored Carlisle United’s ‘Goal of the Season’ during his time at Brunton Park. Joined Workington on loan during the 2014-15 season but was injured on his debut then subsequently signed for Barrow. Re-signed in 2016 and finished his first season as top scorer and netted 14 league goals last term

COLNE F.C. HISTORY

Colne FC were formed in January 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 non-league football, and arrangements were made for a new club to use the vacant Holt House Stadium, once used by the Dynamoes in the NWCFL 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 ground

In 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 vicechairman, had a strong desire to see the current side emulate the success of its predecessors.

Webster 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 the Division Two Trophy 1 – 0 over Great Harwood

The season was capped by an amazing run in the FA Vase for a NWCFL 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 Coach.

Steve and Ted 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 seasons

Season 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 new Chairman Ryan Haigh was appointed in June 2017 and with the backing of Utility Renewals. The Reds again were competitive missing out on the final play-off place on goal difference.

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 Town.

2019/20 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 Rooney.

2020/21 With a new 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 games.

2021/2022 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 players, the record was Played 13, won 5 drawn lost 5

Nathan Rooney resigned December stating personal reasons. He was replaced by Jonathon Macken brought in Steve Atkinson as his assistant for our Year’s Day game against Kendal Town - a scrappy 0 defeat January 2022 a month of comings 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 started with a new manager, Macken having moved to Witton, Phil Brown comes in with experience in the league at Lancaster City and Clitheroe.

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In a perfect opening to the game, Colne took the lead after only three minutes when Harry Winstanley’s high cross into the Bootle goalmouth was headed home by Danny Kyobe as he rose to challenge the keeper in the goalmouth

Bootle looked for a quick reply with attacks on the left wing by Arthur LomaxJones and Eddie Clarke but Colne defended well with good clearances by Jacob Bridges and Finley Devenney to cancel out the danger.

And as play switched to the other end, Owen Watkinson worked hard to create chances for a second goal with Luke Stowe finding gaps in thehome defence and Tom Fagan supplying long throws into the home penalty area.

But Lomax-Jones created some good chances for the home side and Jack McGowan forced a good save from Colne keeper Hakan Burton before Jacques Welsh headed wide from a half chance.

The second half became end-to-end with Clarke firing a low shot across the face of the Colne goal while Stowe almost snatched a second goal for Colne before Bootle keeper Curtis Anderson grabbed the ball at his feet.

Colne still managed to attack the home goal but the game swung towards Bootle as the half wore on and the Reds defence made some vital blocks and clearances in their penalty area to hold on to the lead On 74 minutes, a Bootle free kick on the left wing was crossed into the Reds penalty area where a glancing near post header by Nivaldo RodriguesFerreire sent the ball into the far corner of the net for an equaliser at 1-1.

The goal only served to spur Colne on and they struck back just four minutes later when Watkinson turned past a defender in the home penalty area and fired a low shot into the far corner of the net to restore the Reds lead at 2-1.

Colne fought hard to defend their lead as Bootle came forward again and Fagan cleared the ball off the line in a goalmouth scramble But as play swung to the other end, Kyobe had the ball in the net for Colne but was adjudged to have fouled the keeper as the challenged for a high ball.

In the closing stages, it was Colne who looked the more likely to add to the scoresheet as Malick Diakite provided chances with good work on the left wing to open up the Bootle defence and Tom McCann pushed up on the right to give Watkinson openings in the area forcing the keeper into some good saves.

The result moves Colne one place nearer safety with six games left and this performance gives them cause for optimism

Line Up: Burton, Fagan, Stowe (Diakite 54’), Winstanley, Devenney, Bridges, Weaver (McCann 83’), Doyle, Watkinson, Ikpakwu, Kyobe Subs Not Used: Kardacz, Wallbank, Bradley.

MATCH ACTION

CENTRE

THE WEEKENDS RESULTS

Saturday 28th January

1874 Northwich 0-1 Mossley

Bootle 1-2 Colne

Leek Town 0-1 Witton Albion

Newcastle Town 1-6 City of Liverpool

Prescot Cables 0-0 Kidsgrove Athletic

Ramsbottom United 0-0 Widnes

Runcorn Linnets 1-2 Clitheroe

Skelmersdale United 1-4 Macclesfield

Trafford 0-2 Hanley Town

Workington AFC 3-0 Glossop North End

THIS WEEKS FIXTURES

Tonight

Colne V Workington

Leek Town V Mossley

The Weekend

City of Liverpool V Prescot Cables

Clitheroe V Leek Town

Colne V Ramsbottom United

Glossop North End V Newcastle Town

Hanley Town V 1874 Northwich

Kidsgrove V Runcorn Linnets

Macclesfield V Trafford

Mossley V Bootle

Widnes V Workington

Witton Albion V Skelmersdale

The clubs finishing in third and fourth from bottom in each of the eight divisions at Step 4 at the end of the Regular Season will take part in InterStep Play-Off Matches against the clubs finishing in 2nd position in each of the sixteen divisions at Step 5 to determine whether they remain at Step 4 or are relegated to step 5 for the following playing season.

The young lions look forward to the remaining 3 games of the season. 3 away fixtures, starting next Sunday, 2nd April against Ashton Town.

With players coming back from injury. Having had last Tuesday and Thursday assisting the new first team manager, Paul Weller’s training with the senior lads, the U21’s were delighted to play their part in refreshing the preparations throughout to a victory away at Bootle. With the travelling faithful singing loud and proud back down the M57

So, 3 remaining games for the young lions, may still see a playoff place. 3 points awarded to the reds last Sunday, as Ashton

Town cancelled the day before the fixture, so a Home Walkover to us

However, breaking news, we see the U21 Manager Josh Wall depart the club yesterday The U21 players and staff would like to thank Josh for all the hard work he has done with the group since joining last August. Josh brought a new dynamic to training and he has contributed greatly to all the lads development, without a doubt. He is a young coach with great ambitions, and we all wish him the very best

We welcome Workington to Holt House tonight and hope both teams put on a great display for the fans U21 players and staff will

be in the crowd tonight cheering Paul Weller’s “ red and white army “ to hopefully another victory .

Onwards and upwards !!

10.04.2023 / Northern Premier League Division One West / Shawbridge

AWAY DAYS CLITHEROE

F.C.

Founded: 1887

Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy

Winners 1984–85

Lancashire Combination Division Two

Champions 1959-60

Lancashire Combination Division One

Champions 1979-80

NWCFL Division Three

Champions 1983-84

NWCFL Division Two

Champions 1984-85

NWCFL Division One

Champions 1985–86, 2003–04

North West Counties Floodlit Trophy

Winners 1998-99

League Position: 4th

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Leading Scorer(s): Gonzales (19)

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TODAYS TEAMS

Manager: Paul Weller

Benjamin Anderson

Cuan Bradley

Jacob Bridges

Hakan Burton (GK)

Scott Byrom

Rory Cormack

Finley Devenney

Malick Diakite

Jack Doherty

Alex Doyle

Edward Elewa-Ikpakwu

Thomas Fagan

Sheikh Islam

Mateusz Kardacz

McDaniel Kyobe

Thomas McCann

Cormac Noel

Gary Stopforth

Luke Stowe

Ellis Wallbank

Owen Watkinson

Lucas Weaver

Harry Winstanley

Manager: Danny Grainger

Jim Atkinson

Greg McCaragher

Keelan Leslie

Dan Wordsworth

Charlie Birch

Brad Hubbold

David Symington

Bobby Carroll

Scott Allison

Kai Nugent

Conor Tinnion

Obua Mugalula

Steven Rigg

Ben Hughes

Lewis Reilly

Reuben Jerome