v 1874 Northwich

12.03.2016

NWCFL Premier Division

Kick Off: 15:00

Issue 18

£1.50

Josh, you returned to the club on Satur-

day for the first time since your move to

Barnsley FC. Just tells us how big an im-

pact Squires Gate FC has had on your

footballing career to date?

Having been given the chance to play

men's football has had a big impact on me

physically and mentally as it has taught

me a lot on the pitch. An example is the

players are more experienced and do cer-

tain things to try and put you off your

game which I learnt the hard way at first.

It's two months since you're move to Barnsley, How did the move come about?

The move came around from Barnsley watching me at squires gate and then monitoring my

process for a while and liked what they saw that's when they invited me in for a weeks trial at

the back end of January, I impressed them on the trial and they made the decision to offer me

a professional contract.

How are you finding the transition into full time football?

During the first few weeks of the full time football I was very drained but also I was excited and

ready to kick on straight away and get myself into the squad for my first game against Bolton

at home. Having played 2 games for the u21's now I am starting to get used to the full time

training and I'm hoping to push on further within the next 6 months.

Barnsley are well known for being the club to give John Stones a chance who is now an Eng-

land International, do you think that more clubs should be looking into Non League to pick

up young players like yourself a chance higher up?

Yes, I think that there is a lot of talent within the non leagues that doesn't get mentioned. I've

played against a few players in non league that I think could easily fit into a professional set up

having seen their ability. Some of the grounds you play on aren't great at all but that's where

players learn the physical side of the game which I personally think you need to be a player.

You're of course not the only former non league player to make the move to Barnsley recent-

ly with Shaun Tuton and Marc Roberts making the move. Is giving Non league players a

chance part of something that attracted yourself to Barnsley.

What attracted me to Barnsley is they take a good look into the non league divisions and they

also give youth a chance to show their ability which is what lads like me need to progress as

After his move to Barnsley, Kay returned to Squires Gate for our game against Alsager Town

where Mark Ashmore interviewed him about his time at Gate and what we can expect to

Ben Fletcher (Sponsored by S.E.I. [Maintenance] LTD)

Superb young shot stopper that had a tremendous season last year. He 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.

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.

Mike Hall (Available for sponsorship)

Mike was only with Gate briefly last season but his knowledge and experience of the game was bene-

ficial 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.

Conah Bishop (Available for sponsorship)

Conah is one of the youngest players in the squad and plays on the right side of midfield. He has the

pace to run at the opposition and can also score goals. He is a great addition to the team.

Joe Noblet (Available for sponsorship)

Joe had a spell with Gate a few seasons ago, and returned under the new management of Danny

Penswick. He is an attacking midfielder with an eye for goal and will be sure to add goals to the

squad.

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.

Antony Stayte (Available for sponsorship)

Stayte is a great addition to the squad, who brings experience from his time at AFC Fylde

and from teams in a higher tier. He knows how to organise and motivate his team mates

and is very good at holding the ball up.

Ashley Rowley (Sponsored by TravelCare World)

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 manager and 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 un-

derstanding 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 work-

manlike 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.

Ryan Tanser (Available for sponsorship)

Ryan joined the club in October and came off the bench in the 5-2 defeat away at Atherton

Collieries. He scored his first goal for the club on his first full debut in our 5-1 win over

Maine Road in the MEN United cup. He will bring goals to the team for sure.

Pics by Albert Cooper

SQUIRES GATE 1 2 ALSAGER TOWN HT: 1-1

SUBS NOT USED WOODS 1 1 JOHNSON SUBS NOT USED

HIGGINS RICHARDS 2 2 SMITH BROTHERTON

TROUT HIGHAM 3 3 LEDWARDS MINTON

(HALL 54) COLQUHOUN 4 4 MACKINTOSH (SMITH 65) MACHIN

WESTWOOD 5 5 CLAKSON

PENSWICK 6 6 STUBBS

MCKENNA 7 7 CROFTS

MCKENDRICK 8 8 BOOTH

(TANSER 68) BUCHAN 9 9 BROWN

NOBLET 10 10 LENNON

(GIBSON 62) FERGUSON 11 11 SKELLERN

Squires Gate hosted bottom of the

league Alsager in a big game at the

bottom of the NWCFL Premier Divi-

sion this Saturday. This was the first

meeting this season of the two sides

in a tie which last season produced a

superb 7-2 win for Squires Gate.

Gate made two changes to the

starting 11 from last Tuesday’s win

away at Nelson. Alex Mckendrick

came in for Anthony Stayte who was

unavailable and Mark Buchan came

in for Ryan Tanser who dropped to

the bench.

Gate made the worst possible start

to the game and went behind after

just two minutes. Westwoods head.

After having a chance of their own

from the corner, which the keeper

did well to take away from Buchan

and Colquhoun’s head’s the vistors

broke forward. A strange decision to

give a freekick to the away side on

the half way line allowed them to

play the ball into the edge of the

box. He found the attackers feet

who spun his marker and curled the

ball into the top corner.

Mark Buchan, in after several games out

injured had the chance of a quick equal-

iser a minute later but his fancy backheel

wasn’t strong enough and was collected

by the keeper. In a busy first half Woods

saved Gate inside the first 10 minutes

from going behind further in a one on

one. Gate had the next chance on 15

minutes when Buchan picked up a poor

clearance from the Alsager keeper. He

beat his man but Billy McKenna couldn’t

meet his cross at the back post. McKen-

na made up for his miss on 37 minutes

when he closed down the back pass to

the keeper. He scuffed his back pass

which bounced off Billy McKenna and

into the net. Gate could have taken the

lead a minute later with the momentum

in their favour. Joe Noblet hit the cross-

bar from outside the box with a lovely

curling shot before Billy McKenna could-

n’t adjust is body far enough and shot

over the bar. Alsager had the last chance

of the game when they played on with

Gate stood still thinking the ball was out

of play. Crofts burst past the static play-

ers and tried to curl the ball past Josh

Woods but he pulled out a brilliant save

to deny them.

Gate had some good spells of play in

Alsager’s half at the start of the second

half but couldn’t really penetrate Al-

sager’s defence.

Gate started the second half with an early

corner in the first minute but the Alsager

keeper did well to collect the ball off . Alex

Mckendrick had a great chance to score his

first of the season as he was sent through

on goal but the Alsager keeper did well to

smoother the ball at his feet.Alsager smelt

blood in the last 10 minutes and put Gate

under a lot of pressure. Unfortunately for

Gate they made the pressure count. In the

89th minute a long ball down the right found

the Alsager attacker who crossed the ball

into the back post where Leigh Skellern

tapped the ball in to win the game for Al-

sager.

Gate had a golden chance to equalise late

on when Westwood took the ball down and

fired a shot that rattled the crossbar.

Reported By Mark Ashmore

Picture By Albert Cooper

Saturday 12th March 2016

AFC Liverpool v Abbey Hey

Ashton Athletic v Nelson

Barnoldswick Town v Runcorn Linnets

Cammell Larid v AFC Darwen

Congleton Town v Silsden

Padiham v Atherton Collieries

Runcorn Town v Alsager Town

Squires Gate v 1874 Northwich

West Didsbury & Chorlton v Bootle

Winsford United v Maine Road

Monday 14th March 2016

Atherton Collieries v Runcorn Linnets

West Didsbury & Chorlton v Abbey Hey

Tuesday 15th March 2016

1874 Northwich v Cammell Larid 1907

AFC Blackpool v Padiham

Barnoldswick Town v Silsden

Nelson v Colne

Wednesday 16th March 2016

AFC Darwen v Congleton Town

Saturday 19th March 2016

Abbey Hey v Barnoldswick Town

AFC Darwen v Winsford United

AFC Liverpool v Nelson

Atherton Collieries v Runcorn Town

Bootle v Padiham

Cammell Larid v AFC Blackpool

Colne v 1874 Northwich

Congleton Town v Squires Gate

Runcorn Linnets v West Didsbury & Chorlton

Silsden v Alsager Town

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FLETCHER 27 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 30 0 0 0 0

WOODS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0

RICHARDS 31 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 39 0 0 0 0

MCKENNA 25 2 2 1 1 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 26 3 1 2 0

WESTWOOD 30 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 28 0 1 2 0

PENSWICK 25 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 26 1 0 1 0

FERGUSON 26 3 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 31 4 0 1 0

MCKENDRICK 7 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 0

HALL 7 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 0

BUCHAN 23 6 12 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 2 28 6 11 2 0

RILEY 3 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 2 0 0

ROWLEY 13 12 3 2 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 15 9 5 1 0

COLQUHOUN 19 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 18 2 0 0 0

BISHOP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HIGGINS 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 3 0 0 1

TROUT 19 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 21 8 1 1 0

CLARKE 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 0

DICKSON 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

HIGHAM 10 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 2 2 1 0

NOBLET 16 1 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 14 2 3 0 0

TANSER 5 8 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 4 0 0

STAYTE 11 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 1 0 0 0

MOXON 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0

Mark Ashmore In our new feature, we ask Gate players and committee members what they would do with 10

minutes in given scenarios. This week we spoke to Mark Ashmore; ‘the media man’

IF YOU WERE TOLD YOU HAD 10 MINUTES TO LIVE. WHAT WOULD YOU DO FIRST?

Rob a bank? I'm not sure, I’d probably eat all my favourite food like they do on death row!

IF YOU COULD SPEND 10 MINUTES IN HOUSE WHEN THEY WERE AWAY, WHOSE WOULD IT

BE?

Buckingham Palace probably.

IF YOU COULD PLAY FOR ANY TEAM FOR 10 MINUTES, WHICH TEAM WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Squires Gate of course! Last 10 minutes to come on a score the winning goal.

WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO SPEND 10 MINUTES STUCK IN A LIFT WITH?

Ian Holloway, what a man!

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY WERE YOUR BEST 10 MINUTES EVER?

One of my many trips to Wembley with Blackpool or staying up at Ashton Athletic a couple of

years ago or scoring 7 goal at Runcorn Town last year.

IF YOU COULD SPEND 10 MINUTES ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

New York.

Five RANDOM QUESTIONS

WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?

Probably the fact that I’m obsessed with football

YOU ARE SITTING AT HOME WATCHING YOUR FAVOUR-

ITE TV SHOW AND SOMEBODY KNOCKS ON THE DOOR -

WHO ANSWERS?

Not when football’s on. No one.

WHAT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO GIVE UP?

Football

WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?

A red bull after an 11 hour shift on 5 hours sleep.

IF YOU WERE GIVEN THE POWER TO READ 1 PERSONS

MIND - WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

God knows...

Five FIRST, WORST & BEST

FIRST PERSON I WOULD

PICK IN A PUB QUIZ

TEAM?

Albert, the man has vast

knowledge

FIRST THING I WOUD

BUY IF I WON THE LOT-

TERY?

Squires Gate FC (sorry

Stuart)

FIRST THING I DO IN THE

MORNING?

Check my phone.

FIRST SONG I CAN RE-

MEMBER SNGING?

Not sure if I can remem-

ber to be honest. Pass.

WORST GAME I HAVE

EVER WATCHED?

There has been some

bad ones in the last

couple of years but I’ve

tried to wipe them from

memory.

WORST PLACE IN THE

WORLD?

Central Drive on a Friday

night is a bit dodgy.

MY WORST SUBJECT

AT SCHOOL?

I hated maths

WORST MEAL I HAVE

EVER EATEN?

Had a chicken and mush-

room pizza walking back

from a house party a few

years ago, it didn't do

BEST GAME I HAVE

EVER WATCHED?

Our away game at Colne

was pretty impressive.

Or Blackpool’s 3-2 win

against Cardiff to get us

promoted at Wembley.

BEST STADIUM IN

THE WORLD?

Anfiled was special, even

better when we won

there.

BEST PLACE IN THE

WORLD?

School Road, of course…

Goals, comebacks, and last minute penalty saves were

all part of the picture painted by the seven games that

survived the weather at the weekend.

Despite only four games being played in the Premier

Division, the top three were all in action, and Runcorn

Linnets stay at the top after a 3-1 win at home to Pa-

diham.

After a team of Linnets volunteers worked hard to ensure the pitch

passed an inspection, they suffered an early setback when Kieron

Pickup put the visitors ahead in the 14th minute.

But Antony Hickey levelled for Linnets just after the half hour, and goals

from Kyle Hamid and Ryan Cox in the last 13 minutes moved Linnets

eight points clear at the top of the table, ahead of both Atherton Col-

lieries and Colne.

Colls are second on goal difference, and had to settle for a goalless draw

at AFC Liverpool, but there was a dramatic ending when the Reds were

awarded a penalty in the last minute, when Colls keeper Danny Taber-

ner was red carded for a professional foul.

Midfielder Dave Sherlock donned the goalkeeper’s gloves and earned

his side a point with a fine diving save from the spot kick.

Colne bounced back from their disappointing defeat at Colls at the start

of the week with a 2-1 win at Runcorn Town. A Joseph Gaughan opener

and a Ben Hoskin penalty gave the Reds a two goal advantage at the

break, which they until four minutes from the end, when a Paul Shanley

spot kick reduced the deficit.

Alsager Town missed the opportunity to narrow the gap on their relega-

tion rivals, and remain bottom of the table after falling to a single goal

defeat at home to Maine Road, with Connor Hughes scoring the deci-

sive goal a minute after the break for the visitors.

Pics by Albert Cooper

ALSAGER TOWN 3 3 SQUIRES GATE FOGG 8 (PEN), LENNON 26,39 HT 3-1 TANSER 40,74, HIGHAM 68

SUBS NOT USED JOHNNSON 1 1 WOODS SUBS NOT USED

SMITH 2 2 RICHARDS GIBSON

STUBBS 3 3 HIGHAM PENSWICK

FOGG 4 4 MCKENDRICK (FERGUSON 68)

CLARKSON 5 5 WESTWOOD

SMITH 6 6 TROUT

COCKS 7 7 MCKENNA

BROWN 8 8 STAYTE

BROWN 9 9 TANSER

LENNON 10 10 NOBLET (BUCHAN 51)

SKELLERN 11 11 HALL

Picture By Albert Cooper Picture By Albert Cooper

Squires Gate travelled to bottom of

the league Alsager for a big six point

game on Tuesday night.

The two teams had met 10 games

ago with the game ending 2-1 after a

late winner for Alsager. Since then

Gate hadn't played a game but Al-

sager had played twice since. They

lost both games and remained on

the same points as when they beat

Gate.

Gate had to make a late change to

the starting 11 when Alex Colqhoun

was injured in the warm up. He was

replaced by Alex Mckendrick.

Gate had two good Chances in the

opening 5 minutes but crosses from

McKenna and Tabser from either

side couldn't be met in the middle.

Alsagers first flurry into the Gate half

produced a Freekick for the home

side. They fired the ball into the box

where an Alsager attacker just

flicked the ball off the crossbar and

over.

Alsager would take the lead soon

after. A scramble in the box led to an

Alsager player going down between

two Gate players. He stepped up

and converted the penalty to give

the bottom side the lead. to beat the

centre backs. He saw the keeper off

the line on the penalty spot to chip

the ball over him and into the back

of the net.

Gate started the second half by making a

change bringing Mark Buchan on for Joe

Noblet. Alsager had a chance to make it

four on 54 minutes but Leigh Skellerns

header was over the bar.

Nathan Trout had the chance to equalise

on 13 minutes but he headed the

Freekick up into the air and then fired

over the bar.

Alsager made it 2-0 after 22 minutes.

Josh Westwood slowing down to appeal

the foul but the Alsager attacker carried

on and squared the ball across the box

to the waiting man to make it two. Gate

switched off at the back on 25 minutes

but luckily Alsager couldn't capitalise.

Alsager scored a second after 34

minutes. Not strong enough from Gate

down the left hand side allowed Lennon

to turn and shoot into the top corner.

Unfortunately for Gate the finish was a

good one.

Gate got a goal back just before half

time. Ryan Tanser thread through the

middle of the defence bar again. Alex

Mckendrick could have opened his goal

scoring for the season on 58 minutes but

he was judged to be offside after he

drifter in of the left hand side. Ryan

Tanser had the chance to add his second

of the game but he shot wide one on

one with the keeper. Just minutes later

Mark Buchan had the chance to chip the

keeper but he hit the ball the wrong side

of the net.

Gate chose to bring Ferguson on to replace

Alex Mckendrick and the move worked won-

ders. Jake Higham moved to the left wing

with Ferguson replacing him behind. Higham

found himself running late into the box soon

after the move to volley the ball home with

his weaker right foot to give Gate hope.

That goal gave Gate a great amount of confi-

dence and they made the pressure count on

74 minutes. Ryan Tanser in the right place at

the right time to run into the box and volley

the loose ball underneath the keeper to put

Gate deservedly level.

Billy McKenna had two chances in the last 10

minutes to win the game but first his shot

from the keepers clearance went over the

bar. Then lovely build up play lead to him

shooting over the bar.

Reported by Mark Ashmore

Picture By Albert Cooper

P W D L F A PTS POS

27 16 4 7 60 47 52 4th

THIS SEASON CURRENT FORM

P W D L F A PTS POS

6 3 0 3 10 9 9 11th

23 Jan Barnoldswick Town (A) L 1-2

02 Feb Abbey Hey (H) W 2-1

13 Feb Ashton Athletic (A) L 2-3

15 Feb Runcorn Town (A) W 2-0

27 Feb Maine Road (A) L 2-4

29 Feb Winsford United (A) W 3-0

LAST 6 GAMES

15 Mar Cammell Laird 1907 (H) NWCFL

19 Mar Colne (A) NWCFL

22 Mar Silsden (H) NWCFL

28 Mar Winsford United (H) NWCFL

02 Apr Padiham (A) NWCFL

05 Apr Ashton Athletic (H) NWCFL

Next 6 GAMES

Founded: 2012

Ground: Barton Stadium

Capacity: 3,000

Chairman: Paul Stockton

Manager: Ian Street

Highest Attendance: 565 (Vs Runcorn Linnets

2014)

FA Vase Progression: Third Round

It is probably something of a misnomer to describe the next few paragraphs as a history of our football club. After all, by its very defi-

nition, the word ‘history’ suggests that 1874 Northwich have a proud and glorious past that stretches over many years and its support-

ers can look back over past campaigns – good and bad – with a great deal of pride, nostalgia and fondness.

But actually, nothing can be further from the truth! You see, 1874 has only been in existence since the night of Thursday 15th Novem-

ber 2012 when disillusioned members of the then Northwich Victoria Supporters Trust voted overwhelmingly to form a new fans-run

and democratically operated club.

For those who backed the move it was a heart-breaking decision as they had followed ‘The Vics’ loyally for many years, worked

selflessly for the club and had shared in all its highs and lows. But numerous off the field sagas and financial controversies – which cul-

minated in the loss of the hugely impressive Victoria Stadium – eventually lead the majority to decide that they could no longer identi-

fy themselves with the club that they had once loved and that something radical had to be done.

There was an overwhelming desire to bring the game of football back as the central focus, to re-build links with the people and busi-

nesses of Northwich and to put control of this new club into the hands of those people who ultimately would have its best interests at

heart – the fans.

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 once proud heritage of the club that followers of 1874 used to follow. In a similar way, the club crest and colours are both a nod to

the past but they are also sufficiently different to make it clear to all that 1874 is something different, something new.

14/15 RECORD

HOME WINS: 10

DRAWS: 5

AWAY WINS: 11

DEFEATS: 4

POSITION: 3rd

15/16 RECORD

HOME WINS: 11

DRAWS: 4

AWAY WINS: 6

DEFEATS: 7

POSITION: 4th

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Squires Gate were on their travels again this weekend this time returning to Winsford where 1874 Northwich were the opponents.

Gate made the same trip two weeks ago when they drew 0-0 with Winsford. Gate opponents for today, 1874 Northwich are a fan

owned club in their first year in the North West Counties Premier Division. This is the first time the clubs have met in the league. 1874

sit two places above Gate in third position on 60 points whilst Gate sit fifth on 55 points. Gate made two changes to the team that drew

1-1 with league leaders Runcorn Linnets during the week, Danny Penswick returning in place of Zach Clark from suspension and Alex

McKendrick coming back onto the bench.

The game started at a quick pace with both teams looking to play with a quick tempo. 1874 had a good spell of pressure early on but

could create noting due to a combination of good defending by Gate and a lack of a killer instinct meant they could find any way

through. Gates first chance of the game came when Mark Buchan was fouled just outside the box and the striker would take the re-

sulting free kick but could only find the wall. Gates next chance was the best of the opening 20, good link up play between Dunn and

Buchan but Dunn's ball across the box couldn't find a Gate man. Gates pressure would finally pay off when they would take the lead on

the 25th minute. The ball thrown into the box and what seemed like a fairly easy catch for 1874 keeper Matt Conkie was made difficult

when Alex Murphy got his head to the ball before Conkie could claim. Murphy's quick reactions then saw him take the ball down and

slot into the empty net with Conkie grounded to score his 11th league goal of the season. That's how the two teams would go into half

time, just the one goal separating them but both teams very much still in the game.

The second half came but didn't affect either team who both still went for the win. Gates passing accuracy and closing down will surely

please the management team with this evident throughout the second half on what is a difficult pitch. Gate will also be happy with the

ability shown to keep a team that has scored 60 goals so far this season quiet. Gate restricting the home side to mostly long range shots

with Keeper Ben Fletcher not having much to do. Alex Murphy showed good vision five minutes into the second half when he found

space on the right hand side of the box but before he could get a shot away 1874 defender Lee Duckworth cleared the ball off his toe.

Gate had a golden chance to make it 2-0 and possibly to wrap up the game. With 1874 pushing forward for the equaliser Gate caught

them on the break 3 vs 3 and with the ball at his feet Harry Dunn chose to pass instead of shoot.. His ball found Mark Buchan but the

It was the visitors that started the quicker and with just 30 seconds on the clock won a corner. Gate did well to deal with the threat of

the early corner which was easily cleared. 1874 Northwich would see alot of the ball in the opening 10 minutes clearly with the intention

of scoring early to put their mark on what would undoubtedly be a tight game. Gates first chance came after 15 minutes, Brett Ferguson

bursting forward from left back unchallenged before releasing a rasping strike, unfortunately for the defender the wind caught his strike

which sent the ball off target and behind for a goal kick. Minutes later Gate had another chance this time from Mark Buchan, after a nice

chipped through ball from Alex Murphy, Buchan struggled to keep his shot down after hitting it first time and the ball flew over the cross

bar. Gate almost made it hard work for themselves when Westwood's backwards header fell short of its target, luckily for the home side

keeper Ben Fletcher was quick of his line to cut out any danger. The last chance of the first half would fall to Neil Chappell, the visitors

midfielder riffled a shot towards goal but Fletcher got down well behind the ball to comfortably save what could have been a tricky

shot.

The second half started much like the first ended both teams looking to get the ball forward and attack the game. Much like the last few

games though Gate struggled to really keep possession of the ball often loosing the ball through simple mistakes and sloppy passes not

finding a teammate. Gates only clear cut chance of the second half came when Josh Kay found his way into the box but his shot was

pulled wide of the post. 1874 sub Wellstead had the chance to open the scoring with his first touch after coming on, but his shot like

many others today went over the bar. Soon after Ben Fletcher made a quality save to deny the visitors but it would be the corner from is

save that would produce the first goal. The ball crossed into the near post deflected off Brett Ferguson to score to unfortunate own goal.

Despite throwing extra men forward Gate couldn't find an equaliser. That's how the game would end this being only the third time Gate

have lost at home this season.

SQUIRES GATE 0 SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2015

1874 NORTHWICH 1 15:00

1874 NORTHWICH 2 SATURDAY 21ST MARCH 2015

SQUIRES GATE 2 15:00

MATT WOOLLEY

Locally based Matt is an exciting

prospect who was snapped up from

reigning Mid-Cheshire League

champions Knutsford towards the

end of 2013. Matt - who is normally

found occupying one of the central

midfield berths - has also had spells

at Witton Albion and most recently

Congleton Town.

He has made 25 appearances this

season but has only scored 1 goal.

However, he can boss the midfield

and create chances.

Snapped up from fellow NWCFL

Premier Division rivals Maine Road

during the summer, Matt is a live-

wire and mobile striker who has

already made an immediate impact

by breaking the twenty goals barrier

this term.

He also made 1874 history, scoring

4 times in a 9-0 FA Vase win over

Wigan Robin Park, this meant that

Matt became the first player to

score a competitive hat-trick.

Matt has netted 15 goals in 15

games for 1874 this campaign.

An accomplished defender who has

the ability to play in a number of

positions, tough-tackling Ryan

counts Winsford, Norton United,

Alsager Town and Tranmere Rovers

amongst his former clubs. His versa-

tility resulted in him starting all but

8 of 1874’s 49 games last season.

So far in the 2015/16 season, Ryan

has switched to play Centre Back

more than his usual Full Back posi-

tion but made this switch with ease,

putting in quality performances

earning high praise from the 1874

fans and that of the opposition.

LEAGUE APPS: 78

GOALS: 7

LEAGUE APPS: 65

GOALS: 6

LEAGUE APPS: 39

GOALS: 34

IAN STREET

Appointed as 1874’s first ever manager in March 2013, 50 year old Ian has an impressive pedigree. Wigan born

and bred, Ian started his career with his home-town club in the mid-eighties and went on to give great service

for several Northwest based sides including Chorley, Horwich RMI, Bamber Bridge and Curzon Ashton. Horwich

RMI provided the highlight of his career when the un-fancied Lancashire outfit beat Conference high-fliers

Weymouth to lift the GMAC Cup in 1988.

Since graduating to the side lines, ‘Streety’ has guided a number of clubs including Warrington Town, Atherton

LR and Winsford United where he guided the Barton Stadium outfit to victory in the North-West Counties Chal-

lenge Cup in 2011.

Ian recently signed a deal to remain as manager of 1874 until the end of the 2015/16 season.

1874 Northwich are currently 4th in the NWCFL

Premier Division and have netted 60 goals this

campaign. We take a look at their main threats and

which players have played a big part this season.

Matt Beadle has netted 15 goals in 15 games, and

will be looking to find the net again today. Matt

Woolley has been the creator in midfield while

Ryan Mitchell has been solid at the back.

Here is a little bit of information about the ones to

watch.

JULY

Sun 5 15:00 Rishton FC H 7-2 Friendly

Sun 12 15:00 Longsands FC A 0-7 Friendly

SEPTEMBER

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 2-5 League

Sun 27 14:15 Bispham Vipers H 12-2 League

OCTOBER

Sun 04 14:15 Euxton Villa H 12-3 Cup

Sun 11 14:15 Lytham Juniors A 2-5 League

Sun 18 14:15 Thornton Cleveleys Blues A 2-10 League

Sun 25 14:15 Eccleston & Heskin A 5-2 Cup

NOVEMBER

Sun 08 14:15 Thornton Blues H 7-1 League

Sun 22 14:15 Lytham A 2-6 League

JANUARY

Sun 31 14:15 BJ Vipers H 9-1 League

FEBRUARY

Sun 14 14:15 Blackpool Rangers H 9-0 League

Sun 28 14:15 St Annes A 2-6 League

P W D L PTS

1 BJFF Blades 11 11 0 0 33

2 Foxhall 13 10 1 2 31

3 Squires Gate 9 9 0 0 27

4 BJFF Vipers 14 7 1 6 22

5 Lytham Juniors 11 6 1 4 19

6 Clifton Rangers 8 5 0 3 15

7 Thornton Cleveleys Blues 11 4 1 6 13

8 Poulton FC 6 4 0 2 12

9 St Annes 13 3 0 10 9

10 Foxhall Hoops 12 2 2 8 8

11 Fleetwood Gym 11 1 0 10 3

12 Blackpool Rangers 11 0 0 11 0

Our under 13’s have not been action for a few weeks now and have slipped down to 3rd in the league.

However, they are through to the cup semi finals and are still unbeaten in the league. Mick Bishop has

done a fantastic job this season, and will be looking to bring some silverware home for Gate this

season.

Well done lads!

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Padiham 12 9 1 2 33 14 19 28

2 Colne 11 8 0 3 31 21 10 21

3 AFC Fylde 12 7 1 4 32 26 6 22

4 Workington 10 6 1 3 39 21 18 19

5 Ashton Athletic 9 4 0 5 25 27 -2 12

6 Bamber Bridge 11 3 0 8 19 30 -11 9

7 Skelmersdale United 9 3 0 6 13 25 -12 9

8 Squires Gate 10 3 0 7 16 31 -15 9

9 Nelson 8 1 1 6 12 24 -12 4

JULY

Thur 23rd 19:00 Academica H 0-2 Friendly

AUGUST

Mon 31st 19:30 Bamber Bridge A A-A League

SEPTEMBER

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

Thurs 24th 19.30 Lancaster A 3-4 League

Sat 26th 15:00 Lancaster City H 4-3 League

OCTOBER

Fri 16th 19:30 AFC Fylde A 3-0 League

NOVEMBER

Wed 4th 20:00 Workington Town A 4-1 League

Thur 12th 20:00 Workington Town H 1-5 Cup 2nd Leg

Thur 19th 19:45 Bamber Bridge H 0-1 League

December

Thur 17th 19:30 Colne H 1-3 League

January

Thur 21st 19:45 Bamber Bridge A 5-1 League

February

Thur 11th 20:00 AFC Fylde H 4-3 League

Thur 18th 19:45 Ashton Athletic A 3-1 League

AUGUST

Sat 8th 15:00 1874 Northwich A 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 H 3-4 150 21st NWCFL

Sat 29th 15:00 Barnoldswick Town A 3-0 109 22nd NWCFL

SEPTEMBER

Tues 1st 19:45 Nelson H 2-2 105 21st NWCFL

Sat 5th 15:00 Irlam H 2-2 37 FA Vase Q1

Tues 8th 19.45 Irlam A 2-3 80 FA Vase Q1R

Sat 12th 15:00 Ashton Athletic H 0-0 49 21st NWCFL

Wed 16th 19:45 AFC Darwen A 1-1 167 21st NWCFL

Sat 19th 15:00 Congleton Town H 1-2 69 21st NWCFL

Tues 22nd 19:45 Colne H 1-4 105 21st NWCFL

Sat 26th 15:00 Runcorn Town A 5-0 88 21st NWCFL

OCTOBER

Sat 3rd 15.00 Winsford United H 0-2 36 FA Vase Q2

Wed 7th 19:45 Padiham A 0-1 149 21st NWCFL

Sat 10th 15:00 Bootle A 5-1 129 21st NWCFL

Tues 13th 19:45 Silsden H 3-1 45 21st NWCFL

Sat 17th 15:00 West Didsbury H 0-4 46 21st NWCFL

Mon 19th 19:45 Atherton Collieries A 5-2 208 21st NWCFL

Sat 24th 15:00 Maine Road A 1-5 41 MU Cup R2

Sat 31st 15.00 Padiham H 3-2 70 20th NWCFL

NOVEMBER

Tues 3rd 19:45 AFC Darwen H 6-3 102 19th NWCFL

Sat 21st 15:00 West Didsbury A 3-0 112 20th NWCFL

Sat 28th 15.00 Colne H 2-5 40 MU Cup R3

DECEMBER

Sat 19th 15:00 Maine Road H 0-5 60 21st NWCFL

JANUARY

Sat 2nd 15:00 Barnoldswick Town H 2-1 68 19th NWCFL

Sat 9th 15.00 Maine Road A 3-1 87 19th NWCFL

Sat 23rd 15.00 Abbey Hey A 3-1 68 19th NWCFL

Sat 30th 15.00 AFC Liverpool H 3-1 95 19th NWCFL

FEBRUARY

Sat 13th 15:00 Colne A 0-0 150 19th NWCFL

Tues 16th 19:45 Nelson A 1-3 42 18th NWCFL

Sat 27th 15:00 Alsager Town H 1-2 68 19th NWCFL

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Runcorn Linnets 28 22 0 6 69 24 45 66

2 Atherton Collieries 27 19 4 4 84 44 40 61

3 Colne 26 19 4 3 66 30 36 52

4 1874 Northwich 27 16 4 7 60 47 13 49

5 West Didsbury & Chorlton 30 16 1 13 61 51 10 47

6 Bootle 30 13 8 9 62 57 5 45

7 Maine Road 33 14 3 16 62 64 -2 43

8 Runcorn Town 29 13 4 12 60 49 11 42

9 Abbey Hey 28 12 6 10 50 48 2 39

10 AFC Liverpool 31 10 9 12 75 76 -1 38

11 Ashton Athletic 27 10 8 9 42 36 6 38

12 Barnoldswick Town 27 11 5 11 56 48 5 36

13 Congleton Town 25 10 6 9 48 45 3 35

14 Nelson 27 10 5 12 50 46 4 35

15 Winsford United 30 9 8 13 48 68 -20 35

16 Cammell Laird 1907 29 9 7 13 54 60 -6 34

17 Padiham 26 8 4 14 50 58 -8 28

18 AFC Darwen 27 7 6 14 55 82 -27 27

19 Squires Gate 28 7 6 15 40 68 -28 27

20 Silsden 26 5 7 14 36 64 -28 22

21 AFC Blackpool 24 5 6 13 40 63 -23 21

22 Alsager Town 29 4 5 20 39 76 -37 17

MARCH

Tues 8th 19:45 Alsager Town A 3-3 70 19th NWCFL

Sat 12th 15:00 1874 Northwich H NWCFL

Sat 19th 15:00 Congleton Town A NWCFL

Tues 22nd 19:45 Winsford United H NWCFL

Sat 26th 15;00 Cammell Laird 1907 A NWCFL

Mon 28th 15:00 AFC Blackpool H NWCFL

APRIL

Sat 2nd 15:00 Abbey Hey H NWCFL

Sat 9th 15:00 Winsford United A NWCFL

Tues 12th 19:45 Bootle H NWCFL

Sat 16th 15:00 Runcorn Linnets A NWCFL

Sat 23rd 15:00 Runcorn Town H NWCFL

Sat 30th 15:00 Ashton Athletic A NWCFL

MAY

Sat 7th 15:00 TBC TBC NWCFL

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Workington 40 27 9 4 86 28 58 90

2 Mossley 40 27 7 6 91 38 53 88

3 Vauxhall GM 40 26 7 7 92 40 52 85

4 Newcastle Town 40 25 9 6 86 33 53 84

5 Kidsgrove Athletic 40 24 7 9 90 47 43 79

6 Prescot Cables 40 21 8 10 78 44 34 72

7 Skelmersdale United 40 21 5 11 82 48 34 71

8 St Helens Town 40 22 11 13 77 58 19 71

9 Leeks Country School 40 14 7 15 52 58 -6 53

10 Salford City 40 15 5 18 63 73 -10 52

11 Clitheroe 40 15 7 20 67 56 11 50

12 Ramsbottom United 40 14 6 19 52 63 -11 49

13 Maine Road 40 14 5 20 50 71 -21 48

14 Rossendale United 40 14 6 21 59 81 -22 47

15 Nantwich Town 40 12 6 22 54 68 -14 42

16 Glossop North End 40 12 6 22 53 81 -28 42

17 Cheadle Town 40 12 6 22 56 97 -41 42

18 Atherton Laburnum Rovers 40 10 9 21 45 73 -28 39

19 Atherton Collieries 40 9 7 24 50 88 -38 34

20 Bootle 40 9 7 24 41 84 -43 34

21 Holker Old Boys 40 4 3 33 21 116 -95 15

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Fleetwood Freeport 36 21 8 7 102 34 68 71

2 Abbey Hey 36 20 6 10 70 35 35 66

3 Squires Gate 36 17 14 5 53 31 22 65

4 Warrington Town 36 18 9 9 82 46 36 63

5 Woodley Sports 36 17 10 9 61 38 23 61

6 Castleton Gabriels 36 17 10 9 72 57 15 61

7 Formby 36 17 7 12 81 60 21 58

8 Darwen 36 13 12 11 64 53 11 51

9 Chadderton 36 11 17 8 42 38 4 50

10 Tetley Walker 36 14 8 14 62 64 -2 50

11 Bacup Borough 36 11 14 11 47 61 -14 47

12 Daisy Hill 36 12 9 15 51 62 -11 45

13 Nelson 36 11 11 14 51 49 2 44

14 Curzon Ashton 36 12 7 17 56 58 -2 43

15 Maghull 36 11 10 15 50 70 -20 43

16 Colne 36 11 7 18 54 71 -17 40

17 Ashton Town 36 11 6 19 35 59 -24 38

18 Oldham Town 36 5 7 24 34 99 -65 22

19 Blackpool Mechanics 36 4 6 26 39 121 -82 18

Matthew PhillipsWe spoke to Swansea and Wales fan Matthew Phillips about recently ‘completing the 92’ and asked

After visiting all 92 Football League clubs, what would you say has been the best ground you have visited?

I would say the best ground out of the 92 is The Emirates, it looks different to the usual ‘new grounds’ around. It’s just a

shame that the atmosphere is always lacking.

Do you remember the score from the first game and ground you visited?

My first ground was with the Swans, a 2-0 defeat at Yeovil Town’s Huish Park.

What encouraged you to start your adventures?

Well I never initially started out to go to all 92 grounds, I was just lucky enough to start following the Swans away when we

made our rise from League 2, so I got to about 75 after our first season in the Premier League (Colchester, Chesterfield &

Rotherham had all new grounds by then too.)

Having seen a lot of games in your time, what has been the best game you have ever watched live?

Best game (non Swansea) would have to be Brazil 1-7 Germany in the World Cup semi final. It was so surreal, Brazil were 5-0

down at half time and their fans were crying. The whole ground was in shock.

Have you ever witnessed memorable moments for clubs you’ve visited?

Probably my favourite ever moment following the Swans has to be the goal from Darren Pratley from the halfway line against

Nottingham Forest in the play off semi final 2nd leg. We were under a lot of pressure for a while and the Liberty just erupted

when the ball hit the net. We were going to Wembley. But there have been quite a few others, winning 3-0 away to Valencia

in Europe, beating Chelsea away in the League Cup, getting promoted to the Prem and seeing us lift the League Cup.

What has been the best goal you have ever seen?

There has been a few, but Lee Trundle’s at the Millennium Stadium when we won the LDV Vans Trophy (JPT)

If you were to pick a 5 a side team of 5 players that you’ve seen live. Who would you pick?

Manuel Neuer, Ashley Williams, David Silva, Gareth Bale and Lionel Messi.

Do you have any favourite grounds?

Craven Cottage, I like their ground setting, and there aren’t many like that anymore. Arena Amazonian in Manaus is an im-

pressive stadium.

Which grounds are you looking forward to visiting this year?

Well I will be heading to France to watch Wales in the Euros so I’m looking forward to that whole experience. Maseille is one.

West Ham’s Olympic Stadium will be one for next season.

If you were a manger of a 5 a side team, and had to pick 5 players that you’ve seen live. Who would you pick ?

Never, Ashley Williams, David Siva, Bale and Messi

Do have any favourite grounds?

Craven Cottage, I liked their ground, setting and there aren’t many like that anymore. Arena Amazonian in Manaus Impres-

sive Stadium

If you were to pick a ‘dream team’ made up of 11 players you’ve watched in your time. Who would you pick?

Never (Germany/Bayern), Lahm (Germany), Ashley Williams (Swansea/Wales), Vincent Kompany (Belgium/Man City, Cafu

(Brazil), Ferrie Bodde ( Swansea), Leon Britton (Swansea), David Silva (Man City), Bale (Wales/Spurs) Messi (Argentina/

Barcelona), Neymar (Brazil/Barcelona)

How many games have you watched abroad? What was you favourite one?

I've watched loads of games abroad, in over 30 different countries. Favourite one has to be Israel 0-3 Wales. We totally

deserved the win that night and it was the moment I believed that we could qualify

Jack OwenWhat were your expectations before the season started? Have these been met so far?

My expectations before the season started was a top 4 finish, with the number of high quality

teams in this league there are no easy games, last season we finished 3rd place so anything

close to that would of been a success, also going far in a cup would of been a bonus.

What has been the best game you have seen this season?

Our 5-0 win at Alsager Town was the most pleasing as it was a totally dominant performance

which could of ended in double figures, however the best has to be Congleton Town away, 4-1

down with 20 minutes to go and managed to pull it back in the last few minutes, the fans were

brilliant that night, really stuck with the lads.

Who has the best opposition at the Barton Stadium this season?

Runcorn Linnets, they were solid all over the pitch and had a good way of playing the game, we

had injuries but they just looked very comfortable and it backed up why everyone choose them

as pre-season title favourites.

Any 1874 players that have impressed you this season that Gate fans should watch out for?

Ryan Jackson has got all the fans talking this season, he made a step up from Rudheath Social to

1874 In the summer, he's got pace, skill and goals, a real quality player who recently signed con-

tract terms with us to remain beyond this season. Also the front pair of Matt Beadle and Mike

Brandon are always in and around the goals, both link up well and have scored 38 goals be-

tween them.

What is the best goal you have ever seen? (Live and in general from any league

Sticking with the 1874 theme, Jamie Roe for Maine Road scored a brilliant overhead kick earlier

this season and last season AFC Blackpool's Kurt Willoughby scored from the half way line in

what was a amazing goal.

If you could sign 3 PL players for 1874 Northwich on a free transfer? Who would you sign and

why?

My team would be: Edwin van der Sar, Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure, Matt Beadle and Matty

Ward

What areas of the squad need improving if any?

Couldn't really pick a position that needs improving, just a bit more consistency and we should

be fine to push for the highest finish possible.

What are the ambitions for the rest of the campaign?

To match or beat last seasons finish of 3rd and to get to the final of the Mid Cheshire Senior

Stuart HopwoodLooking forward to Euro 2016, chairman Stuart Hopwood tells us who he would take to France, who

he thinks will be key for England and who would make his starting 11.

GOALKEEPERS

Joe Hart

Jack Butland

Fraser Forster

DEFENDERS

Nathaniel Clyne

Phil Jagielka

Eric Dier

Gary Cahilll

John Stones

Chris Smalling

Danny Rose

Leighton Baines

MIDFIELDERS

Adam Lallana

Andros Townsend

Jordan Henderson

Dele Alli

James Milner

Theo Walcott

Raheem Sterling

Alex Oxlaide Chamberlain

FORWARDS

Daniel Sturridge

Wayne Rooney

Jamie Vardy

Harry Kane

1

HART

2

CLYNE

4

STONES

5

CAHILL

3

BAINES

7

MILNER

8

HENDERSON

6

ALLI

11

STERLING

10

ROONEY

9

VARDY

MY STARTING XI:

WHO WILL BE KEY?

Joe Hart He’s a top keeper and has the experience in big tournaments now. Miles better than

some of the ones we’ve had in the past and is definitely the best English keeper around at the

minute. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t start every game in the Euro’s.

Gary Cahill He’s a solid defender, takes no nonsense and will lead the defence. We need

someone to fill in Terrys position and Cahill can do just that I think. Him and John Stones will

be a good partnership for England at the back.

Jamie Vardy Without a doubt, he has been the best English striker this season and needs

the chance to prove himself on the big stage. Especially with the injuries we have at the mo-

ment, he can definitely step up to fill in for Rooney. I’d like to see him up front with Harry

Kane.

HOW FAR WILL WE GO?

Semi finals I’m confident in our younger players, and we have a good mix of experience. If we

can hit the ground running, gain some confidence ready for the bigger games then we can

take on anyone. It just depends which team turns up on the day, but I’d be delighted with

reaching the semi finals.

27TH FEBRUARY 2016

MAINE ROAD 4

1874 NORTHWICH 2

13TH FEBRUARY 2016

ASHTON ATHLETIC 3

1874 NORTHWICH 2

23RD JANURARY 2016

BARNOLDSWICK TOWN 2

1874 NORTHIWCH 1

5TH DECEMBER 2015

ATHERTON COLLIERIES 3

1874 NORTHWICH 1

12th September 2015

AFC DARWEN 3

1874 NORTHWICH 1

29TH FEBRUARY 2016

WINSFORD UNITED 0

1874 NORTHWICH 3

15TH FEBRUARY 2016

RUNCORN TOWN 0

1874 NORTHWICH 2

2ND FEBAUARY 2016

1874 NORTHWICH 2

ABBEY HEY 1

19TH DECEMBER 2015

BOOTLE 2

1874 NORHTWICH 3

1ST DECEMBER 2015

ABBEY HEY 0

1874 NORTHWICH 1

2ND FEBRUARY 2016

1874 NORTHWICH 2

ABBEY HEY 1

14TH NOVEMBER 2015

1874 NORTHWICH 4

NELSON 2

3RD NOVEMBER 2015

1874 NORTHWICH 1

WEST DIDSBURY & CHORLTON 0

24TH OCTOBER 2015

1874 NORTHWICH 4

WINSFORD UNITED 0

17TH OCTOBER 2015

1874 NORTHIWCH 2

BARNOLDSWICK TOWN 1

29TH FEBRUARY 2016

WINSFORD UNITED 0

1874 NORTHWICH 3

27TH FEBRURAY 2016

MAINE ROAD 4

1874 NORTHIWCH 2

15TH FEBRUARY 2016

RUNCORN TOWN 0

1874 NORTHWICH 2

13TH FEBURAY 2016

ASTHON ATHLETIC 3

1874 NORTHWICH 2

23RD JANURAY 2016

BARNOLDSWICK TOWN 2

1874 NORTHWICH 1

8TH AUGUST 2015

1874 NORTHWICH 2

SQUIRES GATE 0

11TH APRIL 2015

SQUIRES GATE 0

1874 NORTHWICH 1

21 MARCH 2015

1874 NORTHWICH 2

SQUIRES GATE 2

23RD OCTOBER 2013

SQUURES GATE 1

1874 NORTHWICH 4

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TOTAL MATCHES

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OVERALL RESULTS

AT 1874 Northwich

GOALS

2 3

NWCFL LEAGUE HEAD TO HEAD RECORD

GOALS

40 60

3 10

CLEAN SHEETS

CONCEDED

68 47

AVERAGE GOALS PER GAME

1.43 1.74

1 2

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Squires Gate - last 5 matches 12/03/16

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ALL COMPETITIONS

ALL COMPETITIONS

Home W L W L W

Away L W L L W

Collated W L W L W

W D L

8 2 2

W D L

8 2 5

W D L

8 2 3

W D L

3 2 5

Home L L W W L

Away L L D W D

Collated W D W L D

W D L

2 3 9

W D L

5 3 6

2 WINS 0

1 HOME WINS 0

1 AWAY WINS 0

1 DEFEATS 1

0 HOME DEFEATS 1

3 AWAY DEFEATS 1

0 SCORE DRAWS 15

3 NO SCORE DRAWS 36

0 CONCEDING 1+ GOALS 1

0 SCORING 1+ GOALS 0

3 CLEAN SHEETS 0

2 BACK TO BACK WINS 2

WHO’S IN CHARGE?

Andy Alston

LAST SEASON

SQUIRES GATE 1

CONGLETON TOWN 1

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 con-

tinued. 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 im-

portant 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 deter-

mination 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 there re-

ward for the hard work put in. The ball fired into the area fell to Centre back Josh West-

wood on the edge of the box quick footwork and clever thinking from the defender saw

him slip the ball through to Ashley Rowley inside the box . The winger, making his first

start since signing, ran clear in the box and slotted his shot past the keeper to rescue a

deserved point for Squires Gate.

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13 Albert Cooper Squires Gate 25

14 Brett Ferguson Squires Gate 25

15 Brian Addison Squires Gate 25

16 Danny Penswick Squires Gate 25

17 Denise Gibson Squires Gate 25

18 Ian Woodward Alsager Town 25

19 Joe Noblet Squires Gate 25

20 John Maguire Squires Gate 25

21 Josh Kay Barnsley 25

22 Mark Ashmore Squires Gate 25

23 Mark Morrissey Irlam 25

24 Mick Fletcher Colne 25

25 Paul Eke Gateshead 20

26 Paul Smith AFC Liverpool 20

27 Ste Bignall Runcorn Linnets 20

28 Ash Rowley Squires Gate 15

29 Chris Appleton Winsford United 15

30 Peter Barton Ashton Athletic 15

31 Ray Richards Squires Gate 15

32 Tony Emmott Padiham 15

Jack Your Prediction

Everton vs Chelsea (FAC QF) A

AFC Bournemouth vs Swansea City H

Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United A

Bolton Wanderers vs Preston North End A

Rochdale vs Bury H

Luton Town vs Crawley Town H

Gateshead vs Forest Green Rovers A

Grimsby Town vs Braintree Town H

FC United of Manchester vs AFC Fylde A

FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCRAMBLE

Can you unscramble the letters to find the names of these British clubs?

WATCHMEN LENT HO

TWENTY CROON UP

REWRITTEN BONA

UNTWISTED ACNE EL

LOW NUT NOT

TOMBS WRY GIN

KEYSTONES MOLD INN

CHICORY TWIN

PHANTOMS OUT

UNDERCLOTHES CITE

Can you unscramble these Premier League players?

HAZIER DRY AM

HONDA IGLOO I

HEELERS HUG MOO

TOYED RYE EN

DIGEST COO A

HARK RYE AN

WATCH EL TOOT

DICE I ERR

JIVE YARD MA

HANDY GRAM RAN

Congleton Town (A)

Saturday 19th March 2016

Booth Street CW 12, 4DG

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Winsford United (H)

Wednesday 23rd March 2016

The Royal British Legion

Kick Off: 19:45

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Cammell Laird 1907 (A)

Saturday 26th March 2016

North West Construction Stadium CH42, 1PY

Kick off: 15:00

Adults £5, Concessions £2

AFC Blackpool (H)

Monday 28th March 2016

The Roya British Legion

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Abbey Hey (H)

Saturday 2nd April 2016

The Royal British Legion

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Winsford United (A)

Saturday 9th April 2016

The Barton Stadium CW7 3AE

Kick Off: 15:00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Club Information

Chairman

Stuart Hopwood

Secretary

John Maguire

Treasurer

John Stokes

Manager

Daniel Penswick

Assistant Manager

Brian Penswick

Reserves Manager

Andy Collins

Under 13’s Manager

Mick Bishop

Groundsman

Brian Addison

Mark Ashmore

Peter Bryant

Steve Bellamy

Bar & Hospitality

Denise Gibson

Emma Hopwood

Christine Walsh

Media

Albert Cooper

Danny Braid

Mark Ashmore

Programme Editors

Daniel Hayden

Jay Hayden

Twitter

@squiresgatefc

Instagram

@squiresgatefc

Jack COOKSON

Greg HALL

Matthew BEADLE

Micheal BRANDON

Neil CHAPPELL

Craig FARNWORTH

Ryan JACKSON

Louis JAMES

Arron KIRK

Dilan LOMAS

Ryan MITCHELL

George RILEY

Ashley SCOTT

Daniel THOMAS

Stuart TULLOCH

Matthew WARD

Stuart WELLSTEAD

Jack WOOLLEY

Matthew WOOLLEY (C)

Referee

Daniel Issawi

Assistant Referees

James Sedley

Philip Howard

Ben FLETCHER

Joshua WOODS

Andrew RICHARDS

Billy MCKENNA

Joshua WESTWOOD

Daniel PENSWICK

Brett FERGUSON

Alex MCKENDRICK

Mark BUCHAN

Ashley ROWLEY

Alex COLQUHOUN

Michael HALL

Nathan TROUT

Aaron CLARKE

Steven HIGGINS

Ryan RILEY

Joe NOBLET

Antony STAYTE

Tarran MOXON

Ryan TANSER

Jacob HIGHAM