IN THE SQUAD
NWCFL Premier Division Champions 2024
Champions Cup Winners 2024
First Division South Champions 2023
First Division Champions Cup Winners 2023
Manchester League. Premier Division Champions 1990, 1993, 2003
Division 1 Champions 1973
Gilgryst Cup Winners
1986, 1987, 1990, 1999, 2001, 2009, 2018
HONOURS
Lancashire & Cheshire League Division 1 Champions 1962
Division 2 Champions 1957
Division 3 ‘A’ Champions 1955
Rhodes Cup Winners 1958, 1961, 1972
Hellawell Shield Winners 1955
South Manchester and Wythenshawe League Division 1 Champions 1953
Lancashire FA Amateur Cup Winners 1976, 1990, 1996
North West Women’s Regional Football League.
Division One South Champions 2024
Division One Champions Super Cup Winners 2024
Cheshire & Manchester Women's League.
Division 2 East Champions 2011
Lancashire FA Women’s Challenge Cup Winners 2024
Cheshire Women’s FA Altrincham & District FA Senior Cup Winners 2024
Manchester Amateur Sunday Football League Division 1
SHANE
GOLDRICK
Good Afternoon and welcome to the Hollyhedge Community Stadium for our Northern Premier League Division West game against Atherton Collieries.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to David Chadwick, his management team, club officials, players and supporters who have travelled down for today’s fixture.
Like ourselves Atherton have had a difficult start to the season and at the time of writing these notes sit bottom of the table with 3 defeats from their opening 3 games of the season. However we know how competitive this league is and so this will be far from an easy game and we will have to win our individual battles all over the pitch if we are to secure the 3 points.
We knew coming into the season that there was a big step up in quality from the North West Counties and we have found that in our 3 league fixtures to date, where we have competed and for large parts of the games been the best team, however we haven’t been able to convert our chances when we have been on top in the match. This is compounded by the fact we are being punished for our mistakes, which again shows the step up in quality at this level.
This was exactly the case in our midweek fixture at home to City of Liverpool, where the final score of 4-1 did not reflect the game.
I felt we were comfortably the best team in the first half and overcame the disruption of an early injury to Jacques, but we were unable to take our chances and found ourselves behind at the break following a quick counter attack from City of Liverpool. The lads responded well from the set back and we started the second half well with several dangerous balls into the box, which just did not fall for our strikers.
We kept going though and were finally reward when Sam Goodwin rose above the opposition goalkeeper to nod home from a great in swinging corner from Adam Owen. However no sooner had we got level than from the kick off City of Liverpool regained the lead with them capitalising on a lose ball on the edge of the box to play in the left winger who had plenty of time to finish past Kyle.
To concede straight after getting level was frustrating, as I felt that we had the momentum in our favour and could have gone on to secure the winner. The goal clearly affected the lads as well, but to their credit they did not stop trying to get back into the game. The third and fourth goals were avoidable as well, but as we are learning any mistakes at this level will be punished.
There were some positives to take from the game however, none more so than Billy’s performance who provided some great quality down the left hand side and delivered some great balls into the box. He was rightly awarded man of the match and I know there is a lot more to come from him.
We were clearly frustrated and disappointed by the final result on Tuesday, but luckily there is no let up in the fixtures and so we are able to put that right initially on Saturday away at Nantwich and then this afternoon. We do not have the points that our performances so far deserve but I am sure that we will soon pick up and move our way back up the league table.
This is a different kind of pressure than the lads have been used to over the last few seasons, but I can assure you that we are all working extremely hard to get back to winning ways as soon as possible.
Your support throughout the game on Tuesday was brilliant even after conceding the 3rd and 4th goals and we will need your continued backing if we are to come away with the 3 points this afternoon and begin to climb up the league.
I think the main thing is consistency, having Shane, the manager, and a number of players who have been around for a while.
Sarah, thank you so much for taking time out to talk to us today. Feel free to amend or avoid any questions you don’t think are appropriate for the programme.
Firstly, could you talk us through why you started getting involved with Wythenshawe and how long have you been at the club now?
My son, Tom, started to play for the under 8s - that was 12 years ago and apart from a year out he has played for them ever since, he now plays for the Senior reserves team and I continue to watch him every week and that is why I am involved with the club.
What makes Wythenshawe unique to other non league clubs?
It's a community club, that's available for everyone. It's a place where all our welcome, to watch or play football, no
matter how old, or how talented they are. We have 60 junior teams, 2 ladies teams, 4 senior teams and all the manager and coaches are volunteers. I think that is quite unique in this day and age, to
have such a high number of people who want to be involved in football for free.
Could you give us a brief insight into your role within the club?
Apart from being a football parent, I am Communications Director and Vice Chair of the Senior section. I also help out on the events committee.
What would be your usual matchday routine?
It depends who I am going to watch. If the reserves, I just enjoying watching them play. If it's the first team, then I generally arrive at the club 2-3 hours before kick off and help out on the gate, or in the club, it depends what needs doing.
It’s been a very successful few years for the club, having risen from the Manchester League to the Northern Premier League West in such a short space of time. What has been key to the success in your opinion?
I think the main thing is consistency, having Shane, the manager, and a number of players who have been around for a while. It helps to keep the team spirit and momentum, and of course, the players working hard to keep their standards high.
You put so much time and effort into the club, and I’m sure every Wythenshawe supporter is grateful for the work you put in. But what are your favourite things to do outside of the football?
Believe it or not, I am a season ticket holder at Manchester United, so when I am not watching the Ammies, I am watching ManU.
Lastly, for those who may be down supporting the Ammies for the first time today. Why should they come down and watch the Ammies in future?
Because we are a community club, and hopefully they will see that when they walk through the gates and watch the game. Not everyone can get to go to premier league matches and we are a local alternative with a very high standard of football across all of our teams.
HOW IT BEGAN
Atherton Collieries Football Club was formed in 1916, by miners from the six pits which were operative in the old urban district of the town. The club was created as a means of providing welfare for those at home during the war effort. When the pits were nationalised, the football club was gifted to the people of the town.
They have played at Alder House since their formation, making the ground one of the oldest in the division. You gain a sense of the history when you walk around the facility which keeps its identity and warmth despite being renovated gradually over the past few years.
Colls were founding members of the North West Countes Football League in 1982 and remained there until 2017, when earned promotion to the Northern Premier League for the first time in the club’s history. There have been many memorable moments from the club’s time in the NWCFL, and the club are well known around the region as a result.
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCERS
During the 2006/07 season, Collieries had a future international footballer in their ranks with a young Anthony Pilkington spearheading the Colls attack. Despite being the youngest member of the squad, Pilkington found himself grabbing all the headlines when they beat league leaders FC United of Manchester 3-0 at Gigg Lane. (pictured left)
He grabbed himself a hat-trick during this match and soon found himself being transferred straight to the Football League with a move to Stockport County. From there we went on to move to Huddersfield Town and Norwich City in the Premier League before being called up to the Republic of Ireland’s international squad.
Prior to this, Collieries had been known in the local area to produce professional footballers. The famous 1923 FA Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United featured two former Colls players as Billy Butler and Bob Haworth helped the Wanderers bring the FA Cup back to Bolton for the first time in their history.
BWFC LINKS
Links between Bolton Wanderers and Atherton Collieries continue to this very day with the two clubs playing each other in an annual pre-season friendly. Recent clashes have seen over 1,500 walk through the Alder Street turnstiles. Matches like this have helped propel Collieries into the limelight in recent seasons and fans of various professional football clubs now consider Colls to be their second club.
Michael Clegg was appointed first team manager in August 2014 and immediately began assembling a young and local side. The club went on to win the NWCFL Division One title and the Bolton Hospital Cup in his first season, as well as reaching the final of the League Cup Final and the Division One Cup Final. Success did not stop there as in his second campaign the Colls went one better and won the League Cup, beating the league champions Colne 5-1 at Fleetwood Town’s Highbury Stadium, whilst finishing fourth on the club’s return to the North West Counties Premier Division.
CENTENARY YEAR
The 2016/17 campaign was a momentous one for Atherton Collieries, as in their centenary year they clinched the NWCFL Premier Division title and reached the last 16 of the FA Vase backed by a large and ever growing local fan base. This was made even more impressive when you consider it was only Colls second season since their return to the Division.
Still with a nucleus of players, coaches and volunteers from Atherton, the club are competing in just their second ever season at Step 4 of the nonleague system. With professional football becoming ever increasing, people are slowly but surely now giving non-league football a chance and Atherton Collieries are a club who have embraced this new culture shift with open arms.
The coal miners who founded this club 102 years ago would be proud of how much the Colls have achieved in recent times. Who knows how further Collieries can go, with the support of the local community?
VISITORS VIEW
Thank you for taking your time out to speak to us ahead of the game.
Firstly, how long have you supported Atherton Colls? What encouraged you to support the club?
I moved to Atherton six years ago, I'm a long term City season ticket holder but have always loved non league and followed Altrincham as a kid.
The Skuna is at the end of my road and the club is so friendly and welcoming, it's great to be on first name terms with the manager and players and to actually be the underdog most weeks we play brings us all together.
What do you like most about non league football?
Non league football, firstly doesn't have VAR which has ruined the game and is sadly used poorly in the premier league. I love non league as it's less tribal, you can have a pint and a good chat with the opposing supporters and the players/management generally have no ego and are happy to interact with fans.
What are the expectations for the upcoming season?
As a relegated team I'd love to say I expect us to go straight up! But in reality we've been punching well above our weight for years, this season will be extremely tough and I'd be more than happy to stay up and best case scenario consolidate in mid table.
Do you have a matchday routine for home and away games? Any superstitions? Matchday routine was to wear my lucky Colls hat- sadly I've lost it at Ilkeston and in all honesty it wasn't very lucky last season. I generally get to games just before kick off and stand in the same spot- oh and always have a few pints home and away.
Do you remember your first Atherton Colls game? Do you have any memorable games or moments?
I've forgotten who my first game was, other than it was during our amazing promotion season to the NPL Premier League- a great season! Always enjoyed beating FC United especially at their place as many of their supporters were extremely arrogant and condescending towards Colls and hadn't inherited the non league spirit.
Programmes now. What makes a good programme to you? Any that have impressed you at this level? Our programme the carbon is excellent, I love reading about the history of clubs in the non League- the standard has improved so much in the non league and credit to all involved across the leagues.
"Footy scran" has been a hit on social media, what is your go to matchday food? Any teams that have had some memorable Footy Scran?
Footy scran as we're close to Wigan it's got to be pie and chips! I had the pleasure last season of hospitality at many grounds and some quality scran was on display.
Your all time England 5 a side?
All time England Five aside team that's very tough! Let's go Hart, Walker, Pearce, Gerrard and Shearer
Without giving too much away, who are the players to watch for Ammies fans today?
It's a tricky one to say in relation to players to watch as our teams not established yet - still lots of trialists on display so far Max Bardsley-Rowe has impressed and Oli Putnam is a talent.
What are you expecting from the Wythenshawe side today? Your prediction for the game?
I'm expecting a really tough game today and would make you favourites - I saw quite a bit of your team as I work with Rob Brown...conscious that you've lost your best player Bryan Ly but I expect you to have a really good season and be in mid table.
Firstly, why Atherton Collieries? What encouraged you to get involved within the club?
I enjoyed a few matches as a "groundhopper" back under the management of Ste Pilling, before eventually being invited to help out on the media front when the Michael Clegg "project" began a year or so later.
The warm welcome from the playing staff at the time plus Emil, Gibbo and the fans off the pitch made it impossible to leave. We had a great five years collectively building the club to its potential, and it's been an equally enjoyable challenge under Brad and Chaddy helping the club maintain that level and potential since.
Could you give us a brief rundown of your matchday routine?
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It's been a tough start for Colls. What are your expectations for the rest of the season?
I always like to be down early to make sure we've got everything covered on any given matchday. At the moment my focus is making sure the photography and video are both covered during the game, as well as the match reports and interviews afterwards.
But truthfully, most of my work is actually done during the week with the digital side and the programme, so thanks to our fantastic matchday media team, Saturdays can often thankfully be my opportunity to relax.
We've certainly had a rough start, but over the next few weeks I hope to see the squad beginning to gel as key players return from their various absences. We need to steady the ship over the next few weeks and hopefully kick on for a nice settled season, and optimistically speaking, hopefully be in a position to kick-on for those top-five places come squeaky-bum time.
In terms of running the social media, is there any accounts that influence your graphics, etc? Any NPL clubs that you think have a good presence on social media?
Radcliffe definitely set the gold-standard with their output last season, Gainsborough, Ashton United, Workington and Hyde are amongst others who I definitely look up to also.
What are your favourite grounds to visit in the NPL?
It was a pleasure to revisit Workington last season, the history there is phenomenal.
Hednesford and Macclesfield are two clubs that have been a pleasure to visit too, their facilities are a class above our humble North West Counties roots! We've always enjoyed great days out to Lancaster and Ashton United too.
But this year, I can't wait to return to Runcorn Linnets, Mossley,
Chasetown and Congleton for our first matches in a while, in no particular order.
On the social media side of things, could you talk us through how you prepare the week before matches and how do you keep on top of the action during the game?
Our build-up during the week is often built around finding the balance between the match promotion whilst also shining a light on some of our fantastic sponsors, as well as making sure we're caught up with transfer news before matchday. On the day, with my focus being on photography during matches, I often find myself checking back through the photos to "rewatch" the action itself. It's tough to explain but other photographers will understand,
it's a different type of concentration.
What would be your Colls 5 a side team?
All time, I'd lead with a front three of Mark Battersby, Jordan Cover and Mark Truffas, with Clive Smith covering the defence. I'd use a midfielder to bring it out as fly goalie, maybe Dave Sherlock or Brad Cooke who both successfully donned the gloves back in the day. Enock Lusiama, Ben Hardcastle and Matty Gillam would be amongst the substitutes.
What makes a good programme to you?
Any that have impressed you in recent seasons?
I always like good statistics and player profiles to help learn more about sometimes unfamiliar
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opponents, but as a graphic designer and photographer, any programme that nails the combination of those two is an instant winner for me too.
What are you expecting from Wythenshawe today?
As with every game at the moment, I'm expecting it to be tough as we find our feet at a level we've been away from for a while. I saw Wythenshawe Womens' play a few times last season, and the ridiculously high standard they had set for themselves as they blitzed the NWWRL, and I'm sure that the bar will be the same here today. There are some familiar faces out there too, with Darryhl Mason, Abs Abasoto and Jamal Crawford all donning the black & white in recent years too, so it'll be a fascinating test.
SKUNA STADIUM
It’s not for everyone, but I adore preseason football: beer, sunshine, random scenic football grounds and with the fixtures being meaningless, none of that stress football brings along with it at times.
Over the last few years, my summer months of football have arguably been my most enjoyable. So, where to start off the 2016/17 season? Well, actually I the gun and started my season with European football in Rhyl on Thursday night with Connah Quay taking on Norwegian side, Stabæk.
However, Saturday afternoon is the true home of football and so something good was needed for the first Saturday 3pm kick-off of the season.
headgear choice that has become my signature of sorts.
A Lost Boyos favourite. A Lost Boyos legend. Atherton Collieries – Alder Street. Oh, and there was the small matter of them playing Bolton Wanderers too.
Back in 2012, when legendary groundhopper duo Tony One-Leg and Johnny the Rhino dubbed Atherton Colls v Atherton LR as the ‘Flat Cap Derby’ it was Colls who ran with the title and decided to make the Man of the Match award during their local derbies an actual flat cap.
pitch and present the first ever ‘Flat Cap Man of the Match’ – a great honour indeed. And so, the flat cap sort of stuck around and became a part of Lost Boyos mythology.
From having one flat cap on that cold March evening back in 2013, I’ve now got over 30 of them (not including other hats which have joined the headwear party).
Atherton genuinely is probably my favourite of the Lancashire towns –probably because of the relentless assault of pubs as you walk down the streets. With this in mind, I was in Atherton by midday heading towards one of its hallmarks: the Pound Pub – yes, it does do what it says on the tins…sort of.
A pint in this establishment costs just over the advertised eponymous ‘pound’ but it was still definitely in the ‘dirt cheap’ category (although don’t exactly expect quality for your measly dosh).
Equally to my liking was the fact that the pub were repeatedly showing Hal Robson-Kanu’s Cruyff turn for Wales from the night before as Wales triumphed 3-1 over to make it to the semi-finals of the Euros (it was kind of a big deal). I’d been out in Manchester the night before with some fellow compatriots (plus Gibbo) to watch the Wales game, so this first pint here was sort of ‘hair of the dog’.
Hal Robson-Kanu’s goal will go down in Welsh folklore – so much so that if former Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley, now of Bolton, was to be at Colls today, I’d have to break the news to him that he’s been demoted to my 2nd favourite goal of all-time (see Swansea v Nottingham Forest Championship Play-off semi-final 2011 for that aforementioned effort).
Gibbo is part of the furniture at Atherton Colls these days, so he was still at the club helping the many volunteers get the ground ready for their big day. I, on other hand, was still making my way through Atherton’s drinking haunts.
There was a real festival feel to the occasion and it was great to see Alder Street full. The rise of Atherton Colls has been great to watch over my years living in the north. The first few times I attended with Gibbo saw a sturdy, loyal bunch of fans at every game. However, the support has grown over the years and there really is an awesome buzz around the club these days, especially since storming their league the season before last and lifting themselves into the North West Counties Premier Division. With players like freescoring Mark Battersby up front and pacey winger, and personal favourite, Ben Hardcastle, Colls have been a thoroughly entertaining outfit to watch over the past couple of seasons.
Alder Street is the embodiment of a proper non-league ground. It’s a largely open ground with one small sheltered standing area on one
side of the ground and a rickety, old stand opposite. Already the back fencing was adorned with Colls’ collection of flags, as we made our way to the ground’s fine clubhouse – genuinely one of my favourites in non-league.
However, for a beer today entry to the club bar was not required, as to deal with the bumper crowd, Colls had setup outdoor bars. With no queues there, beer was acquired from one of these outlets.
Serving the beer was Emma, wife of Colls secretary Emil, and it was moments after purchasing our beer that we spotted Emil come scurrying past us making sure everything was sorted for the big day here.
Emil is quite probably my favourite person in non-league. His dry northern wit has me laughing all of the time, but more importantly for Atherton, I don’t know many people more passionate about their football club.
I was disappointed to learn that I wouldn’t be meeting former Swan Darren Pratley and in fact there would be very few noteworthy names on the Bolton team sheet with the club deploying a youthful side. For the game’s kick-off we headed behind the goal that Colls would be attacking.
As is traditional in football these days, such a season requires a special kit and Colls were in their fancy new centenary kits for today’s game – complete with special centenary badge for the season designed by Gibbo. I must admit, the kits were rather dashing. Bolton’s yellow away number was rather cool too I thought.
As marquee friendlies go, this game was played at a great pace. It took Colls just 7 minutes to take the lead after Gibbo’s footballing icon Brad Cooke broke into the box, before being fouled. Penalty to Colls and duly converted by Mark Ayres.
Colls doubled their lead moments later when Cooke scored with a 20 yard piledriver and it seemed that the youthful Bolton XI were mimicking the abject showings of
the relegated Bolton Wanderers of last season.
It was one of those sort of days when I wasn’t properly paying attention to the football – I was probably still on cloud 9 and replaying Robson-Kanu’s Cruyff turn in my head.
Also, with a lot of familiar faces around, this was the first chance to catch up since the end of last season. Football, beer and friends – a lovely afternoon. Because of this ignorance towards the football (although the game was actually great) I sort of missed Bolton’s first goal en route to the bar.
Colls were looking the stronger team throughout the game, but sadly for them Bolton scored with moments left of the first half with Constantin Sandu getting on the scoresheet. Bolton’s levelling wouldn’t last long though as Jordan Cover – famous for being a part of the Blackout Crew who released the semi-legendary Put a Donk On It – gave Colls the lead again (another goal I missed whilst queuing at the bar). Two days before I had watched a 0-0 draw between Gap Connah’s Quay and
Stabæk, so it was nice to see some goals in the first 45 minutes.
For the second half we stood behind the opposite goal with Atherton Colls now fielding a completely different eleven and in last season’s home kit. We even had ourselves a hipster footballer on the field for Colls in the form of their Polish right back Lukas Malkowski.
Colls came close to scoring with an overhead kick from Luke Coleman, before Gaz Peet then almost scored only for his effort to be tipped onto the post. I was enjoying Lukas Malkowski marauding down the right too.
It seemed that Colls were onto secure a great result in their first preseason friendly, but they were to be cruelly denied. A long-range shot Tom Grivosti was just about tipped onto the bar by Danny Taberner, only for the rebound to be finished by Bolton’s wonderfully named Ronaldo Pearson.
Full-time: Atherton Collieries 3-3 Bolton Wanderers.
Preseason friendlies can usually be damp squibs, but today definitely did not fall into this category. A great showing with plenty of goals and all played in the right spirit. More importantly for the club, the game was played in front of a bumper crowd of 1740 – a record for Colls I’m led to believe (but don’t quote me on that).
Before heading back to the clubhouse, I bumped into Colls legendary manager Michael ‘Cleggy’ Clegg who wanted to know what I made of his new Polish lad. A thumbs up for me and with Colls now seemingly taking a shine to European footballers, I promised Cleggy that I’d do some
scouting for Slovak football talent when I move out there next month; the only problem was that also in the crowd today was West Didsbury & Chorlton manger (and winner of Lost Boyos Goal of the Season 2014/15) Steve Settle and I’d promised him some future Slovak prospects. So basically, expect an influx of Slovakians in the NWCFL Premier Division over the next 2 years.
Away from my proposed future Slovakian football revolution in the north-west, it seemed like the rest of my gang were jumping on the ever-growing Atherton Colls bandwagon. Within the club bar, a stall had been setup at the back for people to place orders for the new Colls centenary shirts. It seemed to be very popular and there was a steady flow of people heading to the stall, including a lot of my pals.
I still regret not pushing to get one of Colls’ beautiful yellow away shirts from last season, but even though I was a fan of the new kits, I opted against a purchase.
After a couple of drinks were sunk in the gregarious surroundings of the clubhouse, we decided to head back to the party capital of Atherton, the Rope and Anchor. Unlike earlier, I was now on the Punk IPA and with the punk spirit now within me, I even defied my English surroundings by filling the jukebox with Welsh songs.
We had the Manics anthemic Euro 2016 song Together Stronger (C’mon Wales) followed by a mix of Feeder and Stereophonics (it’s a law that if you are from the South Wales valleys, you must love the Phonics).
When I think of non-league, I think of that warm, unsullied community feel that comes with with such football; the biggest compliment I can pay Colls is that when I think of ‘non-league’ they are the first club I think of.
If I I had to try swing someone on to trying non-league football and getting them hooked, Atherton Colls would be the club I would take them to and use to sway them.
I’ve been there to witness several people experience Colls for the first time and I’ve never seen anyone not be won over by the place –many come back for more too.
I want to play as many games as possible, give my all for the team and contribute with goals and assists where I can!
Max! Thank you for taking time to speaking to us.
Firstly, could you give us a brief run down of your career so far? How long have you been at Colls?
I first signed for Colls on a short loan spell 2 seasons ago and made the return at the start of this season.
I’ve previously played for Macclesfield F.C, Irlam F.C and ended last season with Stockport Town after returning from Australia in March.
What was the main reason you got into football? Do you remember your first ever game at this level?
I’ve always had a love for it from a young age. I always wanted to be a footballer growing up and I remember first making my non league debut quite young for Radcliffe Borough at age 16.
Could you talk us through your typical away matchday routine?
I try and set off early to away games so I can enjoy a nice drive down. Typically I’d get there, dump my bags and check out the pitch with the rest of my teammates before we start our team talk and match prep.
What are the expectations going into the new campaign? Both as a team, and personally?
As a team, we are obviously looking to finish as high as we can this season, build a great squad and play some entertaining football in the process!
TEAM MATES
100m race. Who wins?
Haha I’d always back myself for the 100 meters We’ve got some quick lads, I think Eden Bailey would give me a good run for my money.
Most fined?
It’s early days in the season but Oli Putnam has racked up a couple of fines so far, so I would have to say him
Best banter?
We’ve got a good group of lads and everyone joins in the banter. Id say Tom Dean is up there as one of the funniest.
AMMIES ‘ALF TIME TEASERS
CREST ID GROUND HOPPING
WHO AM I?
Can you name the footballer from his career path below?
What is your day to day job?
Firefighter
Favourite thing to do outside of football?
Play with my little girl
Favourite series to binge watch?
Power
One song that you would erase from history?
Sweet Caroline
If you could pick one superpower, what would you pick and why?
To be able to fly, just want to get about in the sky
Tell us a joke?
What’s Forrest Gump’s password? 1forrest1.
If you could pick any 4 celebrities, dead or alive, to have round for dinner. Who would you pick?
Ric Flair, Biggie Smalls, Kevin Hart, Bernie Mac
What's number one on your bucket list?
Safari in the Serengeti
Most likely to be TikTok famous?
Adam Owen
Worst fashion sense?
Mike Turner
player?
ROLL CALL
JAMES
RESERVES
BOLLINGTON TOWN 5-0 WYTHENSHAWE RESERVES
Poor first half performance, but went in 1-0 down at HT and still in the game. First 10 mins of the second half we came out the better team, on the front foot and looking more like ourselves and the most likely team to score. However, a costly mistake lead to them getting a second goal that completely killed our momentum. They took advantage of defeatist demeanor and went on to score 3 more.
Mark Doherty: “Really disappointed. We've shown signs of immaturity too many times this season, regardless the age of some of our players, we just expect better from them. We know what they're capable of and they've not shown it enough in the early stages of the season. We can't keep giving opposition goals through individual errors.
Bollington are a solid unit and have been for numerous years but we have a squad capable of competing with the better teams in the division. Injuries and unavailability haven't helped with the midweek schedule but there's no excuses. We can't accept performances like tonight.
Now we're back to regular Saturdays only, I'm hoping we can get some important players back, and find some consistency.
I'm sure the boys will react as they have done previously and we'll try to put things right against Congleton on Saturday”
MCFARLANE
MUPARIWA
OTAIGBE
CRAIG COATES
ALAN DOLAN
SAM GOODWIN
JACK HODGKINSON
JONATHAN MALONEY
ANTHONY O’BRIEN
ALFIE PIGGOTT
HARVEY TRAINOR
CHINEDUM UDENZE
arne riise, harry kewell, milan baros.
finnan, Jamie Carragher, sami hyypia, djimi traore, luis Garcia,
SQUAD LIST
Shane Goldrick
Chris Howard
Nario Baptista
Matt Eckersall
Paul Riley Luke Worth
Abiola Obasato
Arron Hevingham
Ryan Shenton
Toba Obitayo
Harry Stephens
Max Bardsley-
Amadou Doumboya
Lewis Mansell
Adam Dawson
Joe Adams
Harry Brisco
Oli Putnam
Blerti Jacaj
Dan Cox
Darrhyl Mason
Sam Dickov Jacques Etia
Jardel Depeiaza Manager
