Squires Gate vs Congleton Town

v Congleton Town 19.09.2015 North West Counties Premier Division Kick Off: 15.00 Issue 5 ÂŁ1.50

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

We still await our first win in the league this season which is disappointing, however, I feel that some of our performances have deserved more than the point we have achieved. Take Wednesday’s game for example….there was nothing in the game really until they scored, then after that I felt we dominated the game and created more than enough chances to score more than the one goal we did. We need to be ruthless in both boxes to ensure we get the points we want.

Today we face Congleton Town who I was impressed with at the end of last season. They were a big dominant side so I expect a very tough fixture today.

I hope you enjoy the game and visit us again for our next home fixture….

Ben Fletcher (Sponsored by S. E. I. [Maintenance] LTD) Superb young shot stopper that had a tremendous season last year. Kept numerous clean sheets and played every single minute of every single game. 2015/16 will be his 3rd season with the club where he’ll be looking to continue his fine form.

Nathan Trout (Available for sponsorship) Nathan moved to the Fylde coast from Liverpool. A ball winning centre half that has a big presence on the pitch, he’ll be hoping to force his way into the team and make his position his own.

Alex Colquhoun (Available for sponsorship) After a short spell at the club last season, Alex has returned to the club hungry and determined to play on a regular basis. He showed signs of quality last season and will be looking to cement his place in the 2015/16 season.

Brett Ferguson (Sponsored by Service Solutions Direct Ltd) One of the main characters within the changing room, “Channy” as he is called, always has stories to tell, consistently produced good displays during last season and got on the score sheet on numerous occasions. A very adaptable player that has made a huge impression on all within the club. Winner of Clubman of the Year 2014/15.

Wes Benjamin (Available for sponsorship) Wes is a highly promising defender that arrives in time for the start of the 2015/16 season. He has experience playing in National League North football but is looking to develop through regular football with Squires Gate. Wes is comfortable playing at both centre back or right back and can even play in midfield if needed.

Andy Richards (Available for sponsorship) A club stalwart! ‘Rico’ as he is known, has been with the club for many seasons and has become a linchpin of the side. His performances and changing room experience has played a vital role in recent success. A player with many superstitions that is well liked at the club.

Josh Westwood (Sponsored by Mark Ashmore) Josh was a rock at the heart of defence during last season. He produced some fine individual displays and chipped in with a few headed goals. A quiet individual but very popular player that lets his feet, or head do the talking. Josh is also adaptable to play up front.

Terry Cummings (Available for sponsorship) Terry is a graduate of Myerscough College. He made his debut on the opening day of this season against 1874 Northwich. He is a forward player capable of playing across the front of any of the attacking positions in midfield. With bags of skill and ability, he’ll be hoping to make his mark on the season at the earliest opportunity.

Keiffer Cunningham (Available for sponsorship) Kiefer is a very promising young player that can play in numerous attacking positions. He made a limited number of appearances last year due to work commitments but is hoping to make a big impact this season. A young prospect with plenty to offer.

Mike Hall (Available for sponsorship) Mike was only with Gate briefly last season but his knowledge and experience of the game was beneficial to all that played alongside him. He was influential in his performances and will be looking to have the same impact throughout the 2015/16 season.

Josh Kay (Available for sponsorship) One of the youngest players in the squad that broke into the first team ranks at the end of last season. Very talented player with a strong personality which makes him ideal for non league football. Very bright future ahead of him if he stays focused and learns from others around him.

Alex McKendrick (Available for sponsorship) Alex has been at the club for a number of seasons, first arriving under the stewardship of ex manager Russ McKenna. His work rate and willingness to do the unfashionable jobs in a game have been hugely important to the team. Injury put a halt to his 2014/15 season but he’ll be looking to come back a stronger player this season.

Billy McKenna (Available for sponsorship) The flying winger missed a large part of last season due to injury but is looking to make the right midfield position his own. A popular player within the changing room that can have a big influence on games when in the mood.

Ashley Rowley (Available for sponsorship) Ash joined Gate towards the end of last season, and impressed in the time he played. He scored a crucial equaliser at home to Congleton Town and will be looking to have an impact this season.

Danny Penswick (Sponsored by Bill White) Danny is the captain of the club. He first joined midway through the 2013/14 season and soon established himself as a leader and highly influential player. His game understanding and levels of performance have seen him become a focal point of the team.

Mark Buchan (Available for sponsorship) Mark models himself on Ally McCoist. A fiery Scot that knows where the goal is. His workmanlike performances often go unnoticed, but he scored some valuable goals during last season. An influential player both on and off the pitch and will be a key player during this season.

Aaron Clarke (Available for sponsorship) Aaron was part of the Kirkham and Wesham squad which was victorious at Wembley in 2008. Unfortunately for Aaron, he picked up an injury the week before the final so didn’t take part in the game. A quick striker who possesses skill and eye for a pass and can also play in behind the striker in attacking midfield. Aaron will be looking to cement a spot up top and to fire Gate up the table.

0 0 BORE DRAW AS GATE CONTINUE UNBEATEN MONTH Saturday 12th September 2015 Report by Mark Ashmore. Pictures by Albert Cooper Squires Gate returned to league action last weekend as they hosted Ashton Athletic.

Coming into the game, Ashton sat in 13th place in the table and came into the game on the back of a 3-1 loss to Atherton Collieries in the cup. Gate made two changes to the team that beat Irlam on Tuesday night with Benjamin coming in for Kay who was injured and Nathan Trout in for Ash Rowley who dropped to the bench.

Both teams made a good start to the game with both seemingly wanting to attack.

Gates front men looked lively and didn’t give Ashton’s back line much time on the ball.

The opening 20 minutes didn’t really have any notable clear cut chances until Mark Buchan hit the ball from the edge of the box. His shot could only find the keepers arms though. Ashton best chances came 5 minutes after Gates, but Fletcher was on hand to deny Ashton’s attack. Former Gate striker Isaac Kusaloka had the chance to open the scoring after 35 minutes but his shot cannoned way over the bar. Gates best chance of the game came soon after.

A free kick fired in found the head of Josh Westwood but his header could only find the post. But with the ball rattling off the post Cummings could have opened the scoring but he couldn’t guide the ball into the empty net. Ben Fletcher in net for Gate kept the home side in the game on the stroke of half time. Ashton’s Callum Mahoney striking from outside the box but Fletcher was equal to push the ball of the post and Daniel Smith couldn’t finish the rebound.

The second half saw little in the way of chances for either side. Gate tried to influence the game with substitutions and a change in formation but just couldn’t find that killer finish in the box. A good driving run beating 2 Ashton players by Cummings opened up space for Ferguson from left back but his curled effort fell straight into the arms of the keeper. Both Gates wingers were involved late on and both could have won the game for Gate. First Ash Rowley on as a sub hit the ball on the volley from outside the box but Ashton had 3 men on the line to clear the ball away.

Then Billy McKenna tried a cheeky shot straight from the corner but he couldn’t catch Ashtons keeper out.

Gate still winless, as the game went on to finish 0-0.

Saturday 19th September 2015

Tuesday 22nd September

1874 Northwich v Maine Road

Bootle vs Alsager Town

Abbey Hey v AFC Darwen

Congleton Town vs Cammell Laird

Alsager Town v AFC Blackpool

Nelson vs Padiham

Barnoldswick Town v Runcorn Town

Silsden vs Barnoldswick Town

Bootle v Ashton Athletic

Squires Gate vs Colne

Wednesday 23rd September

Cammell Laird 1907 v Nelson Colne v AFC Liverpool

AFC Liverpool vs Runcorn Town

Runcorn Linnets v Atherton Collieries

Friday 25th September

Slisden v Winsford United

Nelson vs Atherton Collieries

Squires Gate v Congleton Town

Saturday 26th September

West Didbury & Chorlton v Padiham

Runcorn Town vs Squires Gate

Monday 21st September 2015

Emirates FA Cup 2nd Qualifying

Maine Road vs Ashton Athletic

LEAGUE

Whitley Bay vs Congleton Town

LEAGUE CUP

FA CUP

FA VASE

2015/16

CARDS

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0

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

0

9

0

0

0

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RICHARDS

8

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

0

9

1

0

0

0

MCKENNA

4

1

0

0

0

0

2

0

1

1

1

0

4

2

1

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WESTWOOD

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0

1

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

0

9

0

1

1

0

PENSWICK

8

0

1

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

0

9

0

0

1

0

FERGUSON

8

1

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

0

7

1

0

1

0

MCKENDRICK

3

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

HALL

4

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

6

0

0

0

0

BUCHAN

5

2

0

0

0

0

2

0

1

1

1

2

5

3

2

2

0

CUNNINGHAM

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

ROWLEY

2

5

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

2

0

1

3

6

0

1

0

KAY

8

0

2

0

0

0

2

0

2

2

0

0

9

0

4

2

0

COLQUHOUN

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

BENJAMIN

7

1

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

1

0

0

7

2

0

0

0

CUMMINGS

5

2

2

0

0

0

1

1

0

2

0

1

6

2

2

0

1

HIGGINS

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

2

0

0

0

1

TROUT

3

4

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

1

0

0

6

0

0

0

CLARKE

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

DICKSON

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

HIGHAM

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

CLINCH

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

COOK

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

—— TUE ——

22 SEP 19:45 VS COLNE

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GATE LEAVE IT LATE Wednesday 16th September 2015 Report by Mark Ashmore. Pictures by Albert Cooper

Gate still wait for the first win of the season after equalising late on at Darwen last night. Gate haven’t travelled well this year and find themselves at the wrong end of the table. Gate made just the one change with Josh Kay coming back into the team in place of Cummings who dropped to the bench.

The returning Kay was first to have a chance for Gate, he drifted in from the left but his pass was cut out before it found Mckenna in the box. Kay again was lively down the left after a good spell of possession from Gate but after his good work to beat his man, his cross was poor.

Mckenna on the other wing came into the game but after beating two Darwen men, his shot was blocked. The ball found it’s way over to Ferguson on the left hand side soon after but his shot was deflected wide.

Gate best chance of the half came from Kay. Just before half time he struck the ball from outside the box but the home keeper did well to save. The follow up corner for Gate was just headed over by Buchan in what was another good chance just before the break.

The home side had the first chance of the half but Fletcher was well behind the strike. The home side would open the scoring soon after. The ball played across the goal and with Gates defence stood still Darwen pounced and opened the scoring. Gate who had been the better team throughout, continued to attack and had plenty of chances. Gaul, the scorer for Darwen, had another chance but this time it was over. Billy McKenna had Gates next chance but the keeper spilt his shot. Nobody could follow up on the loose ball, which was eventually cleared. Two of Gates substitutes almost linked up to equalise for Gate. Terry Cummings sent down the line and he found space to play a superb ball across the box but Rowley who was in he middle, couldn’t make contact with the ball.

Late drama ensued for Gate as minutes from the end of the game Danny Penswick had a header cleared off the line

by Darwen Player/manager Neil Prince.

Gates kept the pressure coming and were all over Darwen in the last 10 minutes. They would make that pressure pay with seconds left on the clock, Terry Cummings stepping up to poke the ball home after a scramble in the box.

The late draw means Gate are still without a league win but were much the better side and deserved more than one point.

14th August 1993 Here in THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN feature, we focus on JOSH WESTWOOD and life back in 1993.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Josh Westwood shares his birthday with young actress Mila Kunis, famous for her role in Ted, Friends with Benefits, and Family Guy. He was also born on the same date as Take Me Out’s Paddy McGuinness and actor James Buckley, who plays Jay Cartwright in The Inbetweeners.

‘Westy’ also shares his birthday with United star Ander Herrera, Juventus’ Giorgio Chiellini, and ex Bolton player Jay-Jay Okocha.

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS It was the first season of the Premier League. Manchester United were champions, when they finished 10 points ahead of Aston Villa.

Arsenal won the FA Cup as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in the replay. They also won the League Cup against exactly the same team. It was also the first season of the ‘Champions League’, and it was Marseille who beat AC Milan1-0 in Munich.

TOP 5 SONGS THAT WEEK #1 Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own #2 UB40 - Can’t Help Falling In Love #3 SWV - Weak #4 Tag Team - Whoomp! There It Is #5 The Proclaimers - I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) UK NEWS IN 1993 A false start in the Grand National, forces it to be cancelled.

The England National team fails to qualify for the 1994 World Cup, despite winning 7-1 against San Marino. (YES...England conceded to San Marino!!) Manager Graham Taylor leaves the job imminently. #1 BOX OFFICE FILM OF 1993 Jurassic Park was top of the box office in 1993, with a total gross of $357m, followed by Mrs Doubtfire with a gross of $219m.

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COMPETITION

DATE

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Friendly

4th July

Congleton Town 2-3 Congleton Vale

Friendly

10th July

Congleton Town 1-3 Crewe Alexandra

Friendly

11th July

Congleton Town 0-2 Stoke City

Ground: Ivy Gardens

Friendly

16th July

Congleton Town 0-4 Mossley

Capacity: 1,450

Friendly

25th July

Congleton 1-1 New Mills AFC

Chairman: Steve Burgess

Friendly

28th July

Congleton Town 2-1 Poynton

Manager: Steve Hardy

Friendly

1st August

Macclesfield Town 7-1 Congleton Town

NWCFL

8th August

Congleton Town 4-3 Barnoldswick Town

NWCFL

11th August

Bootle 1-0 Congleton Town

FA Cup EP

15th August

Congleton Town 0-0 Nostell Miners Welfare

FA Cup EP R

18th August

Nostell Miners Welfare 0-4 Congleton Town

NWCFL

22nd August

Congleton Town 3-3 AFC Blackpool

FA Cup Q1

29th August

Congleton Town 4-3 Handsworth Parramore

FA Vase

5th September

Congleton Town 3-1 Nostell Miners Welfare

NWCFL

7th September

Maine Road 0-0 Congleton Town

FA Cup Q2

12th September

Jarrow Roofing 3-4 Congleton Town

NWCFL

14th September

Runcorn Town 4-2 Congleton Town

7th

Founded: 1901

Highest Average Attendance: 165 (2006-07) Highest Attendance: 6, 800 (vs Macclesfield Town, 1953-54) FA Cup Progression: 1 st Round (vs Crewe Alexandra 1989-90)

Congleton Town are based in Cheshire. The club was formed in 1901, and were crowned champions in their first 3 seasons (1901-02 to 1903-04). The season after, they finished in fifth place. After a few decades, Congleton joined the Northern Premier League in the newly created Division One, where they finished 9th. In the 1989-90 season, they reached the first round of the FA Cup, after beating Witton Albion in the fourth qualifying round. In the first round they were drawn away to Football League side Crewe Alexandra, where they lost 2-0. However, they struggled most years at the higher level of the Northern Premier League and after finishing in last place in the 2000-01 season, they were relegated to the NWCFL. They did though, reach the fourth round of the FA Trophy where they lost 6-2 to Worksop Town. The club remained in Division One, which was renamed to the Premier Division in 2008.

At the end of that season, Congleton finished fourth behind now Conference North side AFC Fylde, New Mills and Newcastle Town and only AFC Fylde gained promotion to the Northern Premier League.

Regardless of where they had finished, they would not have gained promotion because they did not submit an application for promotion.

At the end of the 2010-11 season, the bears appointed ex Wigan goalkeeper Giuseppe Paladino, who was assistant manager at Rossendale United, but some disappointing performances and declining attendances saw his reign short lived. Within 2011 and 2014, Congleton had Dean Sibson and Jim Vince at the helm but after 3 years Vince stepped down and handed over to current caretaker managers Steve Hardy and Mike McDonald

CONGLETON TOWN

CURRENT FORM

THIS SEASON

This week we interviewed Squires Gate supporter Spencer Leader, as he talks about how he got involved at the club, his most memorable moment, and his expectations for this season.

Spencer, what encouraged you to get involved at Squires Gate?

Well, I come down about four years ago, Albert bought be down with Bill.

We felt at home straight away, everyone was welcoming and we fitted in well with everyone.

We have made some great friends along the way as well. It passes my Saturday afternoon, although sometimes it can be very frustrating. But all in all, I really enjoy myself every week, home or away, whether good, bad or ugly. The ground is always in great condition as well, thanks to Mr Brian Addison who does a fantastic job with his fellow groundsmen.

Within your time at the club, what has been your most memorable game?

I would have to say last seasons FA Cup game away at New Mills AFC. It was a fantastic game for us, progressing through to the next round but also the fact we turned it round from 2-1 down to win 3-2 and overall a great performance from our lads.

I also think the games against Glossop North End were entertaining, but not any game in particular. It was just always good to watch, as we were always pressuring them.

Any players that you think have potential to bring something special to the club?

Of course, Jack Sowerby was definitely one of the best players I have seen at non league level and deserves his chance at Fleetwood Town. We are lucky to have some great players here at Squires Gate, but Joshua Kay and Ash Rowley are showing what they can add this season. We have a great captain in Danny Penswick, and I’d hate to lose Ben Fletcher. He’s a star every week!

What do you expect from this season?

With the way things are going at the moment, I would say a mid-table finish. A couple of new signings would make a difference though.

Thanks for your time Spencer.

SQUIRES GATE 0-2 Congleton Town Tues 15 April 2014

GATE GO INTO FINAL DAY NEEDING A WIN TO SURVIVE Squires Gate welcomed mid table, Congleton Town, with fond memories of their 25th March encounter when Gate came away with three valuable points winning goals to nil. The game was even with both sides showing they wanted to win. Billy McKenna, was finding space down the right and Sowerby, and Mullan were causing problems or the visiting defenders.

But a corner for Gate, was cleared and Town raced the length of the pitch with Brandon Moores lashing the ball past keeper Ben Fletcher.

On 10 mins. Despite the early setback the home side pushed forward with Neil Unsworth, and Seydou Bamba providing crosses into the danger area. The visitors keeper, had to make a couple of saves, and Gate must have felt they were unlucky to go in for the interval behind.

The second half started at a fast pace with the home side attacking, and looking determined to pull back the first half goal. As the game wore on the visitors showed that they were just as determined to take revenge for their earlier meeting and on the 68th min. a shot was parried by Ben Fletcher, but the ball went straight to Brandon Moore

SQUIRES GATE 1-1 CONGLETON TOWN Sat 18 April, 2015

At the end of the 2014/15 season, Squires Gate hosted Congleton Town, who were on the back of a 1-0 defeat the last time out, were looking to end the season on a high and with maximum points. Gate made two changes to the starting 11 with Reece Lancashire coming in to make his first start for the club in place of Josh Kay who served his one match ban and Ashley Rowley coming in for Alex Murphy, who was unavailable.

Gate made the worst possible start to the game as after just two minutes into the first half they were behind. A mix up between Ferguson and Westwood at the back led to the foul on the Congleton attacker. From the free kick Congleton striker Scott McGowan found himself in acres of space to easily finish to put the visitors into a 2 minute lead. It would be fair to say that the visitors started the better of the two as they went on to control the next 15 minutes of the game. It was after 20 minutes that Gate came back into the game chances for both Mckenna and Buchan but neither really tested Eve in net. After a good 10 minute spell of play by Gate Congleton again came back into the game and finished the half the better team. Congleton would put together some lovely passing moves knocking the ball around with confidence but didn't really test Fletcher in net for Gate for the rest of the first half.

The second half was a closer affair with Gate coming back into the game as the half continued. Gate seemed to look to utilise their wide men more in the second half trying to get in behind Congleton's backline. Congleton's midfield though were winning the important battles in the middle constantly winning the second balls to counter Gates attack. One positive on show for the home side though was their willingness and determination not to give up. The persistence in attack and threat throughout the second half from the home side was something to be applauded by all. Gate's hard work would pay off as they mounted the pressure in the last 10 minutes. Gate manager Dave McCann brought himself onto the pitch with 10 minutes left to lead the line and change the game for Gate. The introduction of the manager coincided with a change of style for Gate as they looked to deliver the ball long from deep. Alongside Centre back Josh Westwood, now pushed up front, Gate possessed plenty to aim for in the box. It was McCann who had a golden chance to equalise for Gate with 4 minutes left on the clock, but his first time volley went high over the bar much to the dismay of the crowd. With literally the last kick off the game Gate would get their reward for the hard work put in. The ball fired into the area fell to Centre back Josh Westwood on the edge of the box quick footwork and clever thinking from the defender saw him

AUGUST

Sat 8th

15:00 1874 Northwich

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2-0

293

19th

NWCFL

Wed 12th

19:45 AFC Liverpool

A

1-0

131

19th

NWCFL

Sat 15th

15:00 Barton Town Old Boys

A

2-2

122

FA Cup EP

Tues 18th

19:45 Barton Town Old Boys

H

2-4

34

FA Cup EP R

Sat 22nd

15:00 Cammell Laird 1907

H

2-2

48

19th

NWCFL

Tues 25th

19:45 Atherton Collieries

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NWCFL

Sat 29th

15:00 Barnoldswick Town

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3-0

109

22nd

NWCFL

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19:45 Nelson

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2-2

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21st

NWCFL

Sat 5th

15:00 Irlam

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2-2

37

FA Vase Q1

Tues 8th

19.45

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FA Vase Q1R

Sat 12th

15:00 Ashton Athletic

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0-0

49

21st

NWCFL

Wed 16th

19:45 AFC Darwen

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167

21st

NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Congleton Town

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NWCFL

Tues 22nd

19:45 Colne

H

NWCFL

Sat 26th

15:00 Runcorn Town

A

NWCFL

Sat 3rd

15.00 Winsford United

H

FA Vase Q2

Wed 7th

19:45 Padiham

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NWCFL

Sat 10th

15:00 Bootle

A

NWCFL

Tues 13th

19:45 Silsden

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Sat 17th

15:00 West Didsbury

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NWCFL

Mon 19th

19:45 Atherton Collieries

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NWCFL

Sat 24th

15:00 Maine Road

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19:45 AFC Darwen

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Sat 7th

15:00 Cammell Laird

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NWCFL

Sat 14th

15:00 Winsford United

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19:45 Nelson

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NWCFL

Sat 21st

15:00 Alsager Town

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15:00 Bootle

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15:00 West Didsbury

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NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Maine Road

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Sat 26th

15:00 AFC Blackpool

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NWCFL

Sat 2nd

15:00 Barnoldswick Town

H

NWCFL

Sat 9th

15:00 Maine Road

A

NWCFL

Sat 23rd

15:00 Abbey Hey

A

NWCFL

Sat 30th

15:00 AFC Liverpool

H

NWCFL

SEPTEMBER

Irlam

OCTOBER

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JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Sat 6th

15:00 Padiham

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Sat 13th

15:00 Colne

A

NWCFL

Sat 20th

15:00 Runcorn Linnets

H

NWCFL

Sat 5th

15:00 Silsden

A

NWCFL

Sat 12th

15:00 1874 Northwich

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NWCFL

Sat 19th

15:00 Congleton Town

A

NWCFL

Mon 28th

15:00 AFC Blackpool

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15:00 Abbey Hey

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NWCFL

Sat 9th

15:00 Winsford United

A

NWCFL

Sat 16th

15:00 Runcorn Linnets

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NWCFL

Sat 23rd

15:00 Runcorn Town

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Sat 30th

15:00 Ashton Athletic

A

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MARCH

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Barnoldswick Town

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17

4

Nelson

9

5

2

2

20

12

8

17

5

1874 Northwich

8

4

2

2

12

11

3

14

6

Bootle

6

4

2

4

14

17

-3

14

7

AFC Darwen

11

3

4

4

25

30

-5

13

8

AFC Liverpool

7

3

3

1

19

12

7

12

9

Ashton Athletic

8

3

3

2

8

5

3

12

10

Winsford United

9

3

3

3

16

20

-4

12

11

Padiham

8

3

2

3

16

15

1

11

12

Abbey Hey

7

3

2

2

13

13

0

11

13

Cammell Laird 1907

8

3

4

2

18

18

1

10

14

Atherton Collieries

7

3

1

3

16

16

-2

10

15

Runcorn Town

8

2

3

3

16

16

-3

9

16

Silsden

7

2

3

2

17

17

-4

9

17

AFC Blackpool

7

2

2

3

15

15

0

8

18

Maine Road

9

2

1

6

16

25

-9

7

19

West Didsbury & Chorlton

10

2

1

7

11

21

-10

7

20

CONGLETON TOWN

5

1

2

2

9

11

-2

5

21

SQUIRES GATE

8

0

4

4

8

15

-7

4

22

Alsager Town

7

0

1

6

5

16

-11

1

The views in this programme are not necessarily the views of Squires Gate Football Club.

Images used are property of their respective photographers.

2014/15 RECORD

W

D

L

W

D

L

0

2

4

1

0

1

W

D

L

W

0

2

0

D

L

2

1

Played

40

Won

17

Drawn

9

Lost

14

Scored

68

Conceded

57 11

W

D

L

W

D

L

Goal Difference

1

3

1

1

2

1

Position

2

Wins

1

8

Home Wins

0

2

Away Wins

1

5

Defeats

0

6

Home Defeats

7

5

Away Defeats

0

0

Score Draws

1

8th

Squires Gate

Congleton Town

2006/07

18th

10th

6

2007/08

6th

9th

No Score Draws

2

2008/09

10th

4th

0

Conceding 1+ goals

0

2009/10

13th

5th

2010/11

9th

8th

1

Scoring 1+ goals

0

2011/12

16th

11th

2012/13

21st

7th

1

Clean Sheets

2

2013/14

19th

10th

16

Back To Back Wins

8

2014/15

6th

8th

Squires Gate - last 5 matches 19/09/15

Congleton Town - last 5 matches 19/)9/15

ALL COMPETITIONS

ALL COMPETITIONS

Home

D

L

D

D

D

Home

W

D

D

W

W

Away

L

D

L

W

D

Away

L

W

D

W

L

Collated

D

D

W

D

D

Collated

W

W

D

W

L

At Squires Gate

At Congleton Town

Results

Total

%

Results

Total

%

Squires Gate

4

40

Congleton Town

5

50

Congleton Town

3

30

Squires Gate

2

20

Draw

3

30

Draw

3

30

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Squires Gate

18

1.80

Congleton Town

16

1.60

Congleton Town

18

1.80

Squires Gate

8

0.80

Overall (20) Results

Total

%

Squires Gate

6

30

Congleton Town

8

40

Draws

6

30

Goals

Total

Av.PG

Squires Gate

26

1.30

Congleton Town

34

1,70

Records Highest Aggregate Score:

8

Squires Gate

4-4

Congleton Town

Highest Squires Gate Score:

5

Squires Gate

5-1

Congleton Town

Highest Congleton Town Score:

4

Congleton Town

4-4

Squires Gate

Previous Meetings Season

Date

2012/13

Sat 10 Nov

Squires Gate

1-3

Congleton Town

Sat 18 Aug

Congleton Town

3-0

Squires Gate

Sat 14 Apr

Congleton Town

3-0

Squires Gate

Sat 13 Aug

Squires Gate

5-1

Congleton Town

2011/12

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WIN YOUR HOME GAMES AND DRAW YOUR AWAY GAMES Well, at least that’s what they say. In theory, Gate have got half of that right, picking up four points from eight games. We are well into the new season now, yet we are still winless and currently sit in the bottom three, but hopefully we can start to turn things around within the next month.

On Wednesday night, we travelled down to AFC Darwen. It was never going to be an easy task, going to a newly promoted side and getting three points, even more so AFC Darwen have had a good run of form this season and sat mid-table going into the game. The ground was neat and tidy, fitted with a modern bar and clubhouse and I must say the pie and chips were good value at £2.50! Onto the game, and for the first 20 minutes there were no floodlights on the opposite side to the dugouts, but this didn’t really affect the run of play as the sides went in 0-0 at half time. The home side got the opener in the second half through a cross that was not dealt with between Westwood and Ferguson, and their striker was there to take advantage to put them one up.

McCann bought on attackers Ash Rowley and Terry Cummings, who linked up well to get Gate an equaliser with a minute to go.

Today, we welcome Cheshire side Congleton Town who have had an excellent FA Cup run and play away to four times FA Vase winners, Whitley Bay, in the next round. In the league however, they sit one place above Gate in the bottom three but have played nearly half the amount of games. They go into today’s game on the back of a 4-2 defeat to Runcorn Town, so they will be looking to get back on track here.

Unfortunately, I won’t be at today’s game as I am in Newcastle for the weekend supporting Watford but I hope everyone enjoys the match programme as much as we enjoy putting it together!

UNDER 13’S ACTION Mick Bishop’s under 13’s are away at Fishersfield tomorrow, as they look to carry on their excellent start against Foxhall. They have scored 31 goals in 4 games and 17 goals in the league so there will be plenty of goals. On the 27th September they will be at home to Bispham Vipers and on the 4th October, they will be taking part in their first cup game as they take on Euxton Villa in the Lancashire Cup. Feel free to come on down and support the lads!

JULY Sun 5

15:00 Rishton FC

H

7-2

Friendly

Sun 12

15:00 Longsands FC

A

0-7

Friendly

Sun 06

14:15 Clifton Rangers

H

8-2

League

Thu 10

18:15 St Annes

H

9-0

League

Sun 20

14:15

Foxhall

A

League

Sun 27

14:15 Bispham Vipers

H

League`

14:15 Euxton Villa

H

Cup

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER Sun 4

LEAGUE

LANCS CUP

1ST TEAM

FA CUP

2015/16

CARDS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

APP

SUB

GLS

Y

R

BLEEKER

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

DICKSON

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

HIGHAM

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

HITCHENS

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

BIRCH

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TURNER

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

BISHOP

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

CARPENTER

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

CROSDALE

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

GIBSON

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

HIGGINS

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

ROSS

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

STAYTE

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MORRIS

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

ROBINSON

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

WATERS

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

JULY Thur 23rd

19:00 Academica

H

0-2

Friendly

19:30 Bamber Bridge

A

A-A

League

Sat 5th

15:00 Padiham

A

4-0

League

Thu 10th

19:45 Colne

A

5-0

League

Wed 16th

19:45 Workington Town

A

2-1

Cup 1st Leg

AUGUST Mon 31st

SEPTEMBER

Squires Gate reserves made the long journey to Workington Town on Wednesday night, as they played their first leg of the Lancashire Cup. Gate fought hard but on the 71st minute, Workington took the lead through sub Jonny Murray and their lead was soon doubled 8 minutes later when Robbie Hebson looked to have given Workington a comfortable advantage going into the 2nd leg. However, in the 90th minute, Barney Morris climbed higher then the defenders to give Gate a consolation going into the second leg.

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD

PTS

1

Padiham

6

6

0

0

22

7

15

18

3

Colne

5

4

0

1

16

12

4

12

2

Ashton Athletic

4

3

0

1

10

7

3

9

4

Workington

3

2

0

1

13

4

9

6

5

AFC Fylde

2

1

0

1

8

7

1

3

6

Nelson

5

1

0

4

10

17

-7

3

7

Skelmersdale United

4

1

0

3

5

13

-8

3

8

Lancaster City

2

0

0

2

1

4

-3

3

9

Bamber Bridge

3

0

0

3

5

10

-4

0

2

0

0

2

0

9

-9

0

10 Squires Gate

FOOTBALL TEAM Liverpool

FOOD

ITEM OF CLOTHING THAT YOU POSSESS

Chicken, pasta, carbonnarra and fresh orange.

My new number 2 framed Squires Gate shirt, or a pair of grey Nike shorts. Holes all over them but they’re the only thing I can sleep in.

DRINK

PAIR OF BOOTS

Fresh Orange

Nike Tempos, yellow and black, the ones I scored in the “FA Cup” in!

FOOTBALLER

MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER Being a Liverpool fan, I’d have to say Steven Gerrard because he My dad, if I can be half the person that he gave me 4 of my top 10 moments in is to me, to my son, a great person to look life. up to.

WHAT DO YOU ASPIRE TO ACHIEVE For my family to be close, healthy and enjoy the small things that we earn.

TV SHOW/FILM Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile and Toy Story.

PET HATE IN LIFE Scottish accent. But seriously, I have a slight OCD issue, so anything dusty, out of place or not facing the right direction.

PERSON YOU’D GO ON HOLIDAY WITH FROM SQUIRES GATE Channy (Brett Ferguson), although he doesn’t know which side his heart his on so I wouldn’t like to need him in any sort of emergency. He’s one of the nicest guys anyone will ever meet. He’d do anything for anyone

SQUIRES GATE 7-2 ALSAGER TOWN Sat 20 Sep, 2014 Squires Gate entertained Alsager Town at School Road, hoping to bounce back in the league after their FA cup exit at the hands of Bamber Bridge.

Gate made just one change from that team with Andy Richards coming back in for Brett Ferguson.

Alsager made the brighter start in the game looking fired up, looking the more confident and having the best of the possession in the opening stages.

And it was also the away side who went ahead early on, a mistake by Danny Penswick who's back pass let in Alsager attacker Josh Gordon in to finish well.

It took Gate until the 24th minute to equalise the scoreline, Sean Holmes hacked down on the edge of the box and with the referee awarding a penalty, Alex Murphy stepped up to slot home. Gate looked threatening and again got themselves on the score sheet Danny Penswick rising highest from the corner to put the home side ahead. Gate who could have been ahead even further shortly after but Alex Murphy's couldn't control the ball on the edge of the area, moments later Murphy had a chance to add another goal to his tally but his header found the wrong side of the post. But on 40 minutes Gate would cement thier lead, tricky Harry Dunn using his lightening pace eased away past the defence and finish cleverly slotted the ball past Kurasic the Alsager keeper.

Into the second half and there was abuzz around the ground after Gate had come back from one down to be leading 3-1 many fans were expecting double figures. Gate started the second half like the finished the first, the home side were first to every ball and clearly wanted the win more. The man of the first half Alex Murphy could have added another goal to his collection but his header was saved well by the Alsager goal keeper. It took Gate until the 60th minute to add to their tally, Jake Forshaw meeting the ball first to head past the on-rushing keeper.

It would be Forshaw who would steal the headlines, the winger beating the offside trap before a composed finish to make it 5 on the 75th minute. But the little winger wasn't done there, when on the 89th minute he completed his hatrick from the penalty spot. Harry Dunn fouled on the edge of the box and Forshaw was adamant to take the spot kick to make it

1

Moved to Chelsea from Barcelona this summer.

2

Suffered a broken leg in Manchester United’s Champions League game against PSV.

3

Swansea play their home games here. _______ Stadium.

4

Premier League side that play at the Vitality Stadium

5

Crystal Palace striker on loan from Chelsea.

6

Spanish side that beat FC Augsburg in the Europa League on Thursday. Athletic _______.

7

League 2 side that use the #PUP hashtag on Twitter.

8

Manager of Coventry City. Used to manage Middlesbrough.

9

Dutch Champions nicknamed “The Light Bulbs”

10 Suffix of Carlisle, Colchester and Southend.

11 Team that beat Arsenal in Tuesday’s Champions League game. Dinamo ________ 12 Legendary Blackpool player that the 1953 FA Cup final was named after.

Can you name the winners of the listed League Cup finals? We have listed the runners up. (Easy = 1pt, Medium = 2pts, Expert = 3pts).

Easy Year

Winner

Runner Up

2014

Sunderland

2013

Bradford City

2011

Arsenal

2006

Wigan Athletic

2004

Bolton Wanderers

2002

Tottenham Hotspur

2000

Tranmere Rovers

1993

Sheffield Wednesday

Medium

Expert

Score

No. Of Cup Wins

Why not join in our new prediction league for FREE! All you need to do if you want to get your name in the programme is send your predictions to haydendan@live.co.uk before 14:50 today. It is 10 points for a correct score, and 5 points for a correct result! This week we have secretary John Maguire and Spencer for Squires Gate, and

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John

Newcastle United vs Watford

1-1

1-1

Swansea City vs Everton

1-0

1-2

Man City vs West Ham United

2-0

3-1

Hull City vs Queens Park Rangers

1-1

0-0

Brentford vs Preston North End

2-1

1-2

Blackpool vs Barnsley

1-2

1-3

Wigan Athletic vs Fleetwood Town

2-1

3-2

Real Madrid vs Granada

3-0

4-1

Chelsea vs Arsenal

2-1

1-2

Stoke City vs Leicester City

2-0

2-2

Your Prediction

There will be an updated table with our new entries from each team in every programme. Please note that you can only enter your predictions for one week to try and beat the current highest score.

Name

Team

Pts

1

Daniel Hayden

Squires Gate

35

2

Mark Halliwell

Irlam

35

3

Brian Addison

Squires Gate

25

4

Jay Hayden

Squires Gate

25

5

Mark Morrissey

Irlam

25

6

Mark Ashmore

Squires Gate

15

7

Peter Barton

Ashton Athletic

15

Colne (H)

Tue 22nd September 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick Off: 19.45 Adults £6, Concessions £3

Runcorn Town (A) Sat 29th September 2015 Pavilions, Sandy Lane, WA7 4EX Kick Off: 15.00 Adults £5, Concessions £3 Winsford United (H) Sat 3rd October 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick Off: 15.00 Adults £6, Concessions £3 Padiham (A) Wed 7th October 2015 Yes Electrical Arena, Well Street, BB12 8LE Kick Off: 19.45 Adults £6, Concessions £3 Bootle (A) Sat 10th October 2015 Delta Taxi Stadium, Vesty Road, L30 1NY Kick Off: 15.00 Adults £6, Concessions £3 Silsden (H) Tue 13th October 2015 The Royal British Legion Stadium Kick Off: 19.45 Adults £6, Concessions £3

Club Information

Chairman Stuart Hopwood Secretary John Maguire Ben FLETCHER

Andrew FARRIMOND(GK)

Andrew RICHARDS

Louis JOHNSON (GK)

Treasurer John Stokes

Billy MCKENNA

Richard BAILEY

Manager

Joshua WESTWOOD

Scott BARLOW

Dave McCann

Daniel PENSWICK Brett FERGUSON Alex MCKENDRICK Mark BUCHAN

Andrew ALSTON Referee Phillip Dermott

Assistant Referees

Wes BENJAMIN

Michael HALL

William BUCKLEY

Micheal CROSBY

Joshua KAY

Terry CUMMINGS

Scott SEPTON

Kyle COLLINS

Ashley ROWLEY

Alex COLQUHOUN

Adam BAYLEY

Declan FLETCHER

Steven HARDY Steven Holden James Eadon

Eder RUIZ-VILLASANTE Andrew HURST

Nathan TROUT

LEE JACKSON

Aaron CLARKE

Scott MCGOWAN

Elliot DICKSON

Griffith JONES

Jack COOK

Kieron KENNY

Samuel MARSHALL Brain MATTEWS Christopher WHEALAN

Assistant Manager Richard Thomas Reserves Manager Andy Collins Under 13’s Manager Mick Bishop Groundsman Brian Addison Micky Farrar Peter Bryant Steve Bellamy Bar & Hospitality Denise Gibson Emma Hopwood Christine Walsh Media Albert Cooper Danny Braid Mark Ashmore Programme Editors Daniel Hayden

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