Squires Gate vs 1874 Northwich

Saturday 11th April 2015 Kick Off: 3:00

1874 Northwich

THE GAFFER Good afternoon and welcome to The Royal British Legion Stadium for this afternoon’s home league fixture against 1874 Northwich FC. First of all may I welcome Northwich's management team and all associated with the club. I hope you feel welcomed and have a safe journey home.

I think I can say we had a decent Easter period. As much as we were disappointed with not beating our rivals AFC Blackpool, taking 7 points from a possible 9 since the Linnets defeat was pleasing. The lads knew they had let themselves down at Runcorn and have reacted superbly to it ever since. I have set them a target between now and the end of the season which is tough but definitely achievable and if it is met it will cap a fine end to a fantastic season for all associated with Squires Gate FC. Our opponents today have themselves had a very good 1st season in the NWCFL Premier Division. I'm sure Ian and his staff are pleased with their seasons work but will be looking to be promotion contenders this time next year.

We gained a valuable point at the Northwich a few weeks ago but as strange as it might sound I feel that todays fixture at home will be harder for us to gain any points. There’s no room for complacency in football and that is certainly the case today.

I hope you enjoy the game and visit us again next week for our final home fixture of the season…

UP THE GATE!

LAST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON Come on down to the Gate for our last home game of the season vs Congleton Town to celebrate Squires Gate’s fantastic season!

WEST DIDSBURY& CHORLTON

1

SQUIRES GATE

2

Dunn 31 ,Buchan 37

GATE END WINLESS MONTH AT WEST DIDSBURY Squires Gate faced West Didsbury & Chorlton FC on Tuesday night as they looked to get back to winning ways after going down 2-0 to league leaders Runcorn Linnets on Saturday. Gate made just the one change from Saturdays loss with Alex McKendrick coming in for Zach Clark.

Gate started the game the better side and could have gone ahead early on, good link up play between Murphy and Dunn but the latter couldn't convert Murphy's cross. Gate were a constant threat down Wests Right hand side with Harry Dunn looking lively and full of confidence. Wests only real chance of the game came after 20 minutes Baldwin Willis shooting but his drive was easily saved by Fletcher. Gate's opener came after a beautiful ball out to Dunn on the wing was controlled well he beat one man before driving the ball low towards goal the ball was intercepted by the Didsbury defender and was out into his own net. Gate doubled there lead with fine work again from Harry Dunn his ball back from the byline found the on rushing Buchan to slot the ball past the goalkeeper to put Gate 2-0 up.

Into the second half and it was the home side that very much were the better of the two. Fletcher was called Into action early on as the conditions became harder to play in due to rain and hail. It would be fair to say that the home side had Gate rattled in the opening 20 and dominated the minutes. And they would make it pay on 65 minutes when Gary Lilley jinked and jived through Gate midfield before Poking the ball through to Daniel Russell who smashed the ball past Fletcher. What followed was a very professional and disciplined 30 minutes from Gate who made sure they secured the result and the three points. late on Mark Buchan and Sub Rowley combining before the latter took a touch to many instead of shooting. But this wouldn't matter as Gate went on to secure all 3 points and get back to winning ways.

After the game Gate manager Dave McCann said: It was a fantastic 3 points. We played really well in the first half and deserved our lead. Harry Dunn was a constant threat and had a big impact in the 1st half. We had to defend for long periods in the 2nd half but did so well enough to earn the 3 points. I'm really pleased with the reaction to Saturdays game, we hope to kick on from tonight and finish the season strong.

Gate are next in action on Saturday when they face Runcorn Town at home, kick off 3pm.

Report by Mark Ashmore

Pictures by Steve McLellan

SQUIRES GATE

2

Murphy (35 p,88)

RUNCORN TOWN

0

GATE EGGSTEND FORM HEADING INTO DERBY Squires Gate walked away with all three points on Saturday as they beat Runcorn Town ahead of Mondays derby away at AFC Blackpool. It was a poor contest in truth but a game which had several talking points not least two penalties and a sending off.

Last time out the game ended 7-2 to Squires Gate when Gate travelled to Runcorn so revenge will have very much been on the cards for the Runcorn players. Gate made one changed from Tuesday's win over West Didsbury with Josh Kay making his full debut for the club after coming on as a sub for Alex Mckendrick who looks to be out for the rest of the season with a dislocated shoulder.

It was the visitors Runcorn Town who made the better start to the game having plenty of possession of the ball but not really threatening the Gate backline. The first half was halted on 15 minutes when the referee was taken ill. Luckily Premier League official Michael Salisbury was present watching in the crowd after his game was called off earlier in the day. After a quick discussion between the three men it was agreed he would run the line with the linesman taking over officiating the remainder of the game. The stoppage in play seemed to do Gate the world of good and they went on to dominate the rest of the first half. Gate had a succession of corners but couldn't capitalise from any of them. Mark Buchan was sent through when Josh Kay floated a lovely ball over the top of the defence but Buchan pulled his shot wide of the far post. Gate were pilling on the pressure at the 30 minute mark with a goal looking ever more likely for the home side.

The pressure would pay off in the 35th minute when Harry Dunn was fouled in the corner of the box. Alex Murphy would step up to convert the penalty to put Gate deservedly 1-0 up. That's how the first half would finish with Gate 1-0 up and very much in control, with Fletcher in goal for Gate not really being tested throughout the half.

The second half started well for Gate with Josh Kay beating two men but his shot went way over the bar. Billy Mckenna had a chance soon after but his pile driver could only find the edge of the post. Despite having early chances Gate struggled to really control the second half with alot of wayward passing from all areas of the pitch. Runcorn showed better pressure and pressed the ball alot more in the second half but didn't really have any impact up front to worry Gates defence. Gate perhaps made it harder for themselves loosing the ball to silly things and bad passes allowing Runcorn into the game. Billy Mckenna had another good chance just before being substituted but his header fell wide of the post from Alex Murphy's cross in. Gate had the chance to add a second goal after they were awarded another penalty Harry Dunn again being fouled on the edge of the box, Murphy would again step up to the set piece but this time Runcorn's keeper would dive the right way to save the spot kick. On the back of this Runcorn had the chance at the other end to equalise Shanley jinking in and out of the defence but after good work put his shot wide of the post.

Gate sealed the game in the 88th minute good link up play between Richards and Murphy down the right with the latter latching onto Richards cross to score his and Gates second of the game to seal the points.

The win was somewhat marred in the dying seconds when debutant Josh Kay was shown a second yellow leading to a red card with seconds to go. After the game Gate manager Dave McCann said: Without being at our best I thought we deserved our 3 points. We could and should have been more convincing in a lot more areas on the pitch that would have made it an easier afternoon for us, but I shouldn't really be complaining about another clean sheet and scoring 2 goals. We're looking forward to Mondays derby now which has all the ingredients to be a cracking game.

Report by Mark Ashmore.

Picture By Albert Cooper

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES Saturday 11th April 2015 Premier Division AFC Liverpool v Silsden Bacup & Rossendale Bough v Maine Road Barnoldswick Town v Glossop North End Colne v Abbey Hey Congleton Town v Nelson Runcorn Linnets v Ashton Athletic Runcorn Town v Bootle Squires Gate v 1874 Northwich Winsford United v AFC Blackpool Monday 13 April 2015 Premier Division

Maine Road v Colne Runcorn Town v Glossop North End Silsden v West Didsbury & Chorlton Tuesday 14th April 2015

1874 Northwich v Congleton Town Bootle v Barnoldswick Town

AFC BLACKPOOL

0

SQUIRES GATE

0

STALEMATE SEES GATE NEAR RECORD 67 POINTS Squires Gate made one change from the starting 11 that beat Runcorn Town on Saturday with Sean Holmes coming in place of Alex Murphy who was ill. For a derby the atmosphere was rather tame and calm unlike recent years.

The first half was a very scrappy affair. Harry Dunn had what was probably Gates best chance of the half but even that couldn't be considering a clear cut chance. The winger was closed down quickly on the edge of the box Blackpool with 6 men behind the ball making hard for any of Gates front line to penetrate. Gate reacted to Blackpool's quick closing down of the front men by switching there play to a more direct approach but even then they only had one noteworthy chance. Dunn again involved as he was sent through by Chris Anderson but the winger couldn't latch onto the ball and Blackpool's keeper was able to collect the ball at the edge of his box. Gate perhaps created the better attacking chances in the first half but there really wasn't much in it with both teams looking average.

Afc Blackpool started with a spring in there step in the second half and looked determined to take the game to Squires Gate. But like the first half the home side didn't really posses much threat in attack and failed to really test Fletcher in net. But it was Gate who had the best chance after 10 minutes Mark Buchan with time in the box but his shot possessed too much power and flew way over the goal.

What followed was a good attacking spell for Gate but both Westwood from the corner and Mckenna, who chose to shoot rather than pass across goal, missed golden chances to put Gate ahead. It looked like the home side had taken the lead around the 70th minute but to the home fans dismay the gaol was ruled out for offside. That's how it would end for the two teams on a day when a win was necessary for the home side to keep up their fight against relegation but also would have helped cement Gates top 6 finish the points were shared.

Report By Mark Ashmore

Pictures by Steve McLellan

Facts & Stats Squires Gate - last 6 matches until 10.04.15

Runcorn Town last 6 matches until 04/04/15

All Competitions

All Competitions

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D

W

Home

W

L

D

W

W

W

Away

D

D

D

L

W

D

Away

D

W

L

W

D

W

Collated

D

D

D

L

W

D

Collated

D

D

W

W

W

W

At 1874 Northwich (1)

At Squires Gate (1) Results

Total

%

Results

Total

%

Squires Gate

0

0

Squires Gate

0

0

1874 Northwich

1

100

1874 Northwich

0

0

Draws

0

0

Draws

1

100

Goals

Total

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Goals

Total

Av.PG

Squires Gate

1

1

Squires Gate

1

1

1874 Northwich

5

5

1874 Northwich

1

1

Overall (2)

On Neutral Ground

Squires Gate and 1874 Northwich

Results

Total

%

Squires Gate

0

0

1874 Northwich

1

50

Draws

1

50

Goals

Total

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Squires Gate

2

2

1874 Northwich

6

3

have never played on neutral ground.

Records Highest Aggregate Score:

5

Squires Gate

1-5

1874 Northwich

Highest Squires Gate Score:

1

1874 Northwich

1-1

Squires Gate

Highest 1874 Northwich Score:

5

Squires Gate

1-5

1874 Northwich

Previous Meetings Season

Date

Home

Score

Away

2014/15

Sat 21 Mar

1874 Northwich

1-1

Squires Gate

2013/14

Sat 26 Oct

Squires Gate

1-5

1874 Northwich

1874 Northwich The story so far...

Comp

Date

Score

NWCFL

02 Aug

AFC Blackpool 0-3 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

09 Aug

1874 Northwich 3-1 Barnoldswick Town

NWCFL

12 Aug

Alsager Town 1-1 1874 Northwich

FA CUP EP

17 Aug

1874 Northwich 2-1 Maine Road

NWCFL

19 Aug

1874 Northwich 0-1 AFC Liverpool

NWCFL

23 Aug

Bacup & RB 0-4 1874 Nothwich

NWCFL

26 Aug

Runcorn Town 2-3 1874 Northwich

FA CUP P

30 Aug

1874 Northwich 3-3 Prescot Cables

FA Cup P R

02 Sep

Prescot Cables 2-1 1874 Northwich

FA Vase 1Q

07 Sep

Oldham Boro 0-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

13 Sep

1874 Northwich 3-0 Abbey Hey

NWCFL

16 Sep

Congleton Town 1-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

20 Sep

WD&C 0-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

23 Sep

1874 Northwich 0-0 Runcorn Linnets

NWCFL

27 Sep

Abbey Hey 0-4 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

30 Sep

1874 Northwich 1-0 Bootle

FA Vase 2Q

05 Oct

1874 Northwich 9-0 Wigan Robin Park

NWCFL

11 Oct

Colne 0-1 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

18 Oct

1874 Northwich 4-2 Maine Road

TMUC R2

25 Oct

Barnoldswick Town 2-3 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

28 Oct

1874 Northwich 1-0 Alsager Town

FA Vase R1

02 Nov

1874 Northwich 2-1 Ashton Town

NWCFL

04 Nov

Bootle 2-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

08 Nov

Silsden 0-2 1874 Northwich

MCSC QF

11 Nov

1874 Northwich 4-2 Rudheath Social

NWCFL

15 Nov

1874 Northwich 0-0 Nelson

FA Vase R2

23 Nov

Bishop Auckland 1-4 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

25 Nov

1874 Northwich 1-0 Glossop North End

FA Vase R3

6 Dec

1874 Northwich 0-3 Glossop North End

TMUC R3

16 Dec

Colne 3-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

26 Dec

1874 Northwich 0-1 Winsford United

NWCFL

03 Jan

Maine Road 1-0 1874 Northwich

CSC R1

27 Jan

Crewe Alexandra 1-0 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

7 Feb

1874 Northwich 4-2 WD&C

MCSC SF

10 Feb

Witton Albion 3-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

14 Feb

Ashton Athletic 1-1 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

24 Feb

St Helens Town 1-4 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

28 Feb

Runcorn Linnets 3-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

3 Mar

1874 Northwich 5-0 St Helens Town

NWCFL

7 Mar

Barnoldswick Town 1-4 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

14 Mar

1874 Northwich 1-4 Colne

NWCFL

18 Mar

AFC Liverpool 2-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

21 Mar

1874 Northwich 1-1 Squires Gate

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24 Mar

1874 Northwich 3-0 Runcorn Town

NWCFL

4 Apr

1874 Northwich 6-2 Bacup & RB

NWCFL

6 Apr

Winsford United 1-3 1874 Northwich

NWCFL

8 Apr

1874 Northwich 6-1 Silsden

Gate Fixtures in Full Sat 2nd Aug

Bootle

A

1-1

109

6th

League

Tue 5th Aug

Nelson

H

3-0

102

6th

League

Sat 9th Aug

Maine Road

H

3-1

72

6th

League

Wed 13 Aug

Silsden

A

0-0

98

8th

League

Sat 16th Aug

AFC Liverpool

A

0-3

172

N/A

Cup R1Q

Sat 23th Aug

Congleton Town

A

0-0

108

11th

League

Tue 26th Aug

Ashton Athletic

H

1-2

105

15th

League

Sat 30th Aug

New Mills AFC

A

2-3

101

N/A

Cup R2Q

Tue 9th Sep

Barnoldswick Town

H

0-0

65

15th

League

Sat 13th Sep

Bamber Bridge

A

2-2

264

N/A

Cup R3Q

Tue 16th Sep

Bamber Bridge

H

2-3

155

N/A

Cup R3QR

Sat 20th Sep

Alsager Town

H

7-2

55

13th

League

Tue 23rd Sep

Colne

A

3-0

151

16th

League

Sat 27th Sep

Bacup & Rossendale

A

3-4

45

15th

League

Sat 4th Oct

Glossop North End

A

3-2

273

16th

League

Sat 11th Oct

St Helens Town

A

0-0

56

16th

League

Sat 18th Oct

Winsford United

H

2-2

65

16th

League

Sat 25th Oct

Nelson

A

1-3

66

N/A

MUCupR2

Tue 4th Nov

Barnoldswick Town

A

1-3

94

14th

League

Sat 8th Nov

Runcorn Town

A

2-7

97

12th

League

Tue 11th Nov

Ashton Athletic

A

4-0

56

12th

League

Sat 15th Nov

Bootle

H

1-0

85

11th

League

Tue 18th Nov

Colne

H

0-0

82

9th

League

Sat 22th Nov

Maine Road

A

2-3

60

8th

League

Sat 29th Nov

Winsford United

H

1-1

60

N/A

MUCupR3

(6-5) Sat 6th Dec

Silsden

H

2-0

45

7th

League

Sat 20th Dec

Abbey Hey

H

1-1

45

6th

League

Fri 26th Dec

AFC Blackpool

H

1-0

92

7th

League

Sat 3rd Jan

Nelson

A

2-2

125

7th

League

Sat 10th Jan

St Helens Town

H

1-1

65

7th

League

Sat 17th Jan

West Didsbury & Chorlton

H

2-0

52

5th

League

Sat 24th Jan

AFC Liverpool

A

0-0

89

5th

League

Tue 27th Jan

Glossop North End

H

0-2

125

5th

League

Sat 7th Feb

Bacup & Rossendale Borough

H

2-0

55

5th

League

Tues 17th Feb

Glossop North End

A

3-0

148

N/A

MUCUPQDF

Sat 21st Feb

AFC Liverpool

H

2-1

95

4th

League

Sat 28th Feb

Abbey Hey

A

1-2

58

5th

League

Sat 7th Mar

Winsford United

A

0-0

118

5th

League

Tue 10th Mar

Runcorn Linnets

H

1-1

350

5th

League

Sat 21th Mar

1874 Northwich

A

1-1

250

6th

League

Sat 28th Mar

Runcorn Linnets

A

2-0

335

6th

League

Tues 31st Mar

West Didsbury & Chorlton

A

1-2

60

6th

League

Sat 4th Apr

Runcorn Town

H

2-0

75

6th

League

Mon 6th Apr

AFC Blackpool

A

0-0

380

6th

League

Sat 11th Apr

1874 Northwich

H

League

Sat 18th Apr

Congleton Town

H

League

Sat 25th Apr

Alsager Town

A

League

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD

PTS

1

Glossop North End

33

29

2

2

92

18

74

89

2

Runcorn Linnets

36

27

8

1

86

33

53

89

3

1874 Northwich

34

22

7

5

79

31

48

73

4

Colne

34

22

4

8

78

38

40

70

5

Ashton Athletic

36

19

10

7

64

38

26

67

6

Squires Gate

37

16

15

6

59

40

19

63

7

Bootle

35

17

6

12

67

51

16

57

8

AFC Liverpool

36

16

7

15

71

55

16

55

9

Congleton Town

36

16

7

13

64

52

12

55

10

Nelson

35

16

5

14

65

53

12

53

11

Silsden

34

15

7

12

48

54

-6

52

12

Winsford United

35

13

10

12

56

55

1

49

13

Abbey Hey

37

14

4

19

56

72

-16

46

14

Maine Road

35

11

7

17

47

66

-19

40

15

Alsager Town

37

11

5

21

59

81

-22

38

16

West Didsbury & Chorlton

37

11

4

22

51

77

-26

37

17

Runcorn Town

34

10

6

18

54

70

-6

36

18

AFC Blackpool

37

5

9

23

32

76

-44

24

19

Barnoldswick Town

37

6

6

25

42

93

-51

24

20

St Helens Town

38

6

4

28

43

114

-71

22

21

Bacup & Rossendale Borough

35

4

5

26

32

88

-56

17

EDITORS VIEW Good afternoon and welcome to The Royal British Legion Stadium for today’s game against 1874 Northwich. First of all, thanks to everyone for attending today’s game and purchasing a match day programme. We’re in the closing stages of what has been a fantastic season for both of today’s sides.

Our opponents today currently sit 3rd in the league, and have proved what they are capable of after being promoted to the Premier Division. Squires Gate on the other hand, started the season as one of the favourites to be battling for survival. If this game was played at the start of the season, odds would have been stacked against Squires Gate to even get a point.

With only 3 games remaining. It is fair to say that this season has thrown up some great moments for Gate supporters, winning 7-2 at home to Alsager Town, and then doing it again away to Runcorn Town. Leading 20 at FA Vase finalists Glossop North End, despite losing 3-2, was still a good achievement. One of my favourite moments was going to Evo-Stick side Bamber Bridge in the FA Cup, where we were expected to be on the back of a thrashing, yet still came away with a draw which earned us a replay.

Last weekend saw most Premier Division sides play two games over 3 days. 1874 Northwich kicked off their Easter fixtures against struggling Bacup and the result reflected their positions as 1874 won 6-2. Meanwhile, Squires Gate hosted Runcorn Town, and in what was a scrappy game of football, Gate came away with all 3 points despite Alex Murphy missing a penalty. On Easter Monday, also known as “Derby Day”, 1874 played landlords Winsford United and recorded a 3-1 win. Squires Gate travelled down the road to AFC Blackpool and played out a stalemate draw.

In injury news. Alex Murphy returns after missing Monday’s derby as he went home ill. Alex McKendrick is doubtful with a bruised elbow. Ryan Riley will be available after picking up an injury that saw him miss 3 months. Robbie Bromley is no longer part of Squires Gate, as he has signed for Evo Stick side Clitheroe and will join up with ex Gate players Seydou Bamba and Sam Dickinson.

Next season, we will be looking forward to a trip to new Premier Division sides Padiham and Atherton Colleries.

Padiham will be joining us from the Evo Stick, and Atherton Colleries will be joining us from the First Division.

We are still yet to find out who will be leaving the Premier Division, as the season draws to a close. Stockport Sports sadly went into administration, leaving only two spaces in the race for survival. Bacup, AFC Blackpool, Barnoldswick Town and St Helens will all be in the mix until the final day, with Bacup 7 points behind but they have also got 3 games in hand over the others.

The last time today’s sides met was 3 weeks ago, in a game that ended in a 1-1 draw. Squires Gate led the game until the 88th minute, when Christopher Lunn bundled home an equaliser. Mark Buchan had a chance to bag all 3 points as he hit the post from 10 yards leading up to their goal. I hope you enjoy today’s game!!

A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORS

“We would just like to thank everyone at Squires Gate for once again making us feel welcome this season. It’s a great club to be a part of, and it’s been a pleasure doing a programme and we hope you’ve all enjoyed reading it as much as we have enjoyed creating it. Here’s to many more years at the club. Onwards and upwards!”

- Dan & Jay

TEAM MATES Just like the famous questions on Soccer AM, we asked Gate Goalkeeper Ben Fletcher questions about his team mates.

Best Trainer: “Mark Buchan. He always stays behind after the session to get some extra shooting practice in, if you believe it or not.”

Worst Trainer: “Got to be Billy McKenna, the lad just does what he wants.”

Most Skilful: “Harry Dunn, because he’s the only skilful player we’ve got.”

The Joker: “Got to give it to Anders after this one joke he came out with and no one has managed to come up with anything better yet.”

Fastest: “Danny Penswick, I know he doesn’t show it in the game, but in training he is actually the fastest player we’ve got.”

Most Intelligent: “Got to be myself and I am sure the lads won’t disagree.”

Least Intelligent: “Alex Murphy, the lad is just clueless.”

Worst dress sense: “Has to be Channy after what he was wearing on the Christmas do.”

Worst Taste In Music: “Josh Kay, after what he put on before the game against AFC Blackpool, it was shocking!!”

Who’s The Longest In The Shower: “Definitely Rico, always the first in and the last out, every week without a fail.”

1874 NORTHWICH 1874 Northwich has only been in existence since Thursday 15th November 2012! For on that night that the members of the then Northwich Victoria Supporters Trust voted overwhelmingly to form a new fans-run, democratic operated and transparent club.

In keeping with its democratic structure, the name of the new club was decided upon by the members and is a conscious reference to the long and proud heritage of the Vics - which the followers of 1874 clearly wished to acknowledge. In a similar way, the club crest and colours are both a nod to the past but they are also sufficiently different to set 1874 apart from the oldest of the Northwich clubs.

Indeed, since establishing 1874, its 200 plus members have very much concentrated on creating and reinforcing the individual identity of their new the club. This has certainly been helped by the amazing amount of 1874 leisurewear that the supporters have purchased since the first items went on sale in the spring of 2013. Within weeks of their launch, 1874 replica team shirts, coats, hoodies, umbrellas, scarves, base-ball caps, woollen hats and polo-shirts were common apparel in and around the town. Indeed, the sale of these and other 1874 branded goods reached five-figures in the first season alone The first game ended in a 3-1 win for 1874 and better was to come three days later when in the club picked up its first trophy in only its second game by beating fellow fans-run club AFC Rushden and Diamonds 3-0 to lift the Supporters Direct Shield - a success that was highlighted on the front page of "The Non-League Paper", Not bad for an eightmonth old club!

But just as we had resigned ourselves to a second season playing First Division football, news came through about the sudden and unfortunate demise of Formby and as a result the league management committee asked 1874 if we would be prepared to step up into the Premier Division - an offer that was readily accepted!

Excellent progress was also made in both the Cheshire Senior Cup and North West Counties League Cup with 1874 making their respective exits at the Quarter and Semi-final stages respectively.

The defence certainly played its part in 1874`s strong showing as just 28 goals were conceded in 36 league games, a point underlined by the fact that keeper Matt Conkie was voted as "Keeper of the Month" on no less than four occasions - a league record. At the other end, the hugely impressive Mike Brandon notched 37 goals, a performance that went a long way to him being picked as "Player of the Season" by the fans at the end of year presentation dinner which was attended by 120 supporters, players and back-room staff.

The supporters and players have also enjoyed a number of other well attended social events, the highlight of which is probably the 1874 Beer Festival which attracts over 300 people and raises over ÂŁ3000 for the club! A 200+ club has also been established and the money generated from this initiative will help reduce the clubs reliance on gate receipts as its principal source of income.

So, all in all, it has been a remarkable period of time since 1874 was born and everyone connected with the club are delighted with the massive progress we have made in such a short space of time. With our second season now upon us, we can proudly say that we have achieved what we set out to create - a sustainable, democratic, fans-run community-focussed club that we and the town of Northwich can be justifiably proud of.

But we cannot, and do not intend to, sit on our laurels. The club is determined to continue to develop and progress, albeit in a sustainable and stable manner which will allow the club to grow and meet its stated aims and objectives.

Head To Head Record TOP SCORERS

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IN OUR NEXT PROGRAMME

GAMES SINCE:

Chairman Stuart Hopwood and manager Dave McCann will be giving their reviews of this season.

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Another Gate player will be dishing the dirt on his team mates.

Head to head records vs Congleton Town.

ALL FOR £1.50. BARGAIN!!

Wordsearch Our editor Dan Hayden has been on many travels this season with his favoured club Watford. Can you find the stadiums he has been to and find work out which one is missing?

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Results Saturday 28th March 2015

Saturday 4th April

Monday 6th April

Glossop North End 0-1 St Austell (2-1)

Glossop North End 2-1 Bootle

Abbey Hey 2-3 Glossop North End

Ashton Athletic 0-1 AFC Liverpool

1874 Northwich 6-2 Bacup &RB

AFC Blackpool 0-0 Squires Gate

Congleton Town 0-2 Alsager Town

Colne 0-0 Ashton Athletic

Alsager Town 0-3 Congleton Town

Runcorn Linnets 2-0 Squires Gate

Maine Road 1-0 Alsager Town

Ashton Athletic 4-3 St Helens Town

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Nelson 0-3 Abbey Hey

Barnoldswick Town 1-0 Nelson

WD&C 1-2 Squires Gate

Squires Gate 2-0 Runcorn Town

Bootle 1-2 AFC Liverpool

Wednesday 1srt April 2015

WD&C 1-1 Silsden

Maine Road 1-0 WD&C

AFC Liverpool 0-1 Glossop North End

Runcorn Town 1-1 Runcorn Linnets

Winsford United 1-3 !874 Northwich

Form Table Heading into today’s game, 1874 are second in the form table having not lost in their last 6 games and winning their last 4. Squires Gate are 8th in the form table having lost only once in their last 6 games. #

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THE FINAL TWO COME ON DOWN AND SUPPORT THE GATE IN THEIR FINAL TWO GAMES OF THE SEASON!

Congleton Town (H) The Royal British Legion Stadium Saturday 18th April 2015 Kick Off: 3:00 pm

Alsager Town (A) Woodland Court Saturday 25th April 2015 Kick Off 3:00PM

You can find us on Twitter and Instagram - @squiresgatefc. For the latest news from the club.

Or if you would like the latest programme straight to your phone then follow @HaydeJay.

Club Information Chairman Stuart Hopwood Secretary John Maguire Treasurer

Ben FLECTHER

Matthew CONKIE

Andrew RICHARDS

Sakeel ABDULLAH

Chris ANDERSON

Ad\m BAYLEY Matthew BEADLE

Jack COOK

Paul BOWYER

John Stokes Manager

Dave McCann Assistant Managers Richard Thomas

Joshua WESTWOOD

Micheal BRANDON

Alexander MURPHY

Neil CHAPPELL

Mark Shaw

Paul CONNOR

Groundsman

Daniel PENSWICK (C)

Lee DUCKWORTH

Harry DUNN

Brian Addison

Simon EVERALL

Micky Farrar

Brett FERGUSON

Elliot LEDWARDS

Peter Bryant

Alexander MCKENDRICK

Dilan LOMAS Christopher LUNN

Ryan RILEY

Ryan MICTHELL

Jake FORSHAW

Max POUNCEY

Mark BUCHAN

Ryan STEWART

Zack Clark

Daniel THOMAS

Shaun HOLMES Billy MCKENNA

Steve Bellamy Bar & Hospitality Denise Gibson Emma Hopwood Christine Walsh

Stuart TULLOCH

Media

Matthew WARD

Steve McLellan

Stuart WELLSTEAD

Joshua KAY

Joseph WOLLEY

Keiffer CUNNINGHAM

Matthew WOLLEY (C)

Albert Cooper Danny Braid Mark Ashmore Programme Editors

Ashley ROWLEY

Daniel Hayden

Match Officials

Jay Hayden

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