v AFC Darwen

03.11.2015

NWCFL Premier Division

Kick Off: 19.45

Issue 12

£1.50

DANNY

PENSWICK Saturday showed what a good

strong side we can be.

Padiham are a very good side

with some excellent individual

talents. Yet we dominated the

game for large periods and

you could argue that their

goals were slightly against the

run of play.

We’ve been working on

getting the ball on the floor

and playing to our strengths

more and the first half

showed some of what we are

capable of. I still want more

but our style of play was a

marked improvement on re-

cent weeks.

What also impressed me was

the character and desire that

we showed to come back and

win the game.

.

We welcome AFC Darwen to

The Royal British Legion, in

what promises to be a tight

encounter. A new manager in

charge of Darwen will repre-

sent a different threat than

what greeted us at the Anchor

Ground just over a month ago.

Whilst we came away with a

point, it was only a last gasp

equaliser that gave us a share

of the spoils, so we know that

we will need to be at our col-

lective best to get anything

from the game.

Since then we’ve added a few

new players to the squad and

are actively looking to play a

more patient and attacking

brand of football. Something

which I hope will improve

both players and fans’ encour-

agement for the future.

After a well deserved 3 points

on Saturday, the lads are full

of confidence as we look to

build on a good run of results

in order to climb the table.

Let’s hope we can maintain

the standards that were

shown on Saturday, get our

third win in a row and give the

Gate faithful something to

cheer about.

Up The Gate!!

Danny

IN TODAYS PROGRAMME

In tonight’s programme we take a trip back to 2002. AFC Darwen assistant manager Nick Lloyd

about the opposition in ‘VIEW FROM THE AWAY END’. We take ‘A TRIP DOWN MEMORY

LANE’ to our game against Congleton Town in March 2014. In our prediction league we have

Gate midfielder Joe Noblet who will attempt to knock Ben Fletcher off his perch at the top. We

also have an indepth look at today’s opposition.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 (Travel Care 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 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 dur-

ing 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.

Pics by Albert Cooper

SQUIRES GATE 3 2 PADIHAM BUCHAN 23, TROUT 75, ROWLEY 81 HT: 1-1 EGAN 15, HALEY 49

SUBS NOT USED FLETCHER 1 1 DAVIS SUBS NOT USED

JONES RICHARDS 2 2 SCOTT WAUNE

FERGUSON 3 3 BAMBA FILDES

(RILEY 67) STAYTE 4 4 HILL (FARROW 78)

WESTWOOD 5 5 FOWLER

TROUT 6 6 BOTHAM

(COLQUHOUN 82) MCKENNA 7 7 TURNER

PENSWICK 8 8 EMMOTT

BUCHAN 9 9 EGAN

NOBLET 10 10 MURPHY (RALPH 74)

(ROWLEY 57) KAY 11 11 HALEY (COOKSON 78)

Squires Gate returned to league

action this weekend as they hosted

Padiham. The game was the second

time in the month that the two

teams had met with Gate 1-0 victors

early in the month.

Manager Danny Penswick made

three changes after Saturday’s win

including his return to the side after

injury. Buchan and Mckenna. also

returned with Colquhoun and Row-

ley dropped to the bench. Ryan

Tanser who scored on his debut last

weekend was unavailable due to

work commitments.

The game started off at a quick pace

with Gate almost taking the lead

after good early pressure. Mckenna

played the ball over the top of the

defence to find the run of Buchan

but his first time shot was saved

after 7 minutes. Although the visi-

tors were not without there own

early chances they hit the inside

of the post after 10 minutes after

Turner broke forward down the

right wing.

Josh Kay was the next to take aim

but

after drifting inside from the wing

his shot fell the wrong side of the

post.

The same end result happened again

soon after, this time Buchan and

Noblet linked up well but the latter

dragged his shot wide. It would be

the visitors who would open the

scoring. Padiham striker Egan play-

ing off the last man to burst forward

and round Fletcher to take the lead.

Billy Mckenna had the chance to

equalsie soon after for Gate when a

deflected ball found its way through

to him but his left footed shot was

well saved. Mckenna was again in-

volved soon after, clever play on the

edge of Padiham’s box with the ball

being fed into Buchan’s feet. He

took the ball in his stride and

fired Gate level on 22 minutes.

More clever passing from Gate saw

Joe Noblet through on goal he

poked the ball past the keeper but

the ball was cleared off the line be-

fore it could roll over for a goal.

Padiham had a chance of there own

the ball being played across the face

of goal but nobody could connect

with 5 minutes left of the first half.

Padiham had the last chance of the

half but Fletcher did well one on one

to deny Egan.

Gate didn’t get off to the best of

starts in the second half conceding

after 4 minutes. Silly mistakes in

defence meant former Gate player

Curtis Haley had the easy task of

tapping in the ball from inside the

box. Gate looked to attack the game

and bought both Riley and Rowley

on to get at Padiham’s defence. The

change would pay off for Gate as

soon after they’d equalise. Defender

Nathan Trout firing home from the

corner for his first goal for the club.

The change would play an influential

part in the outcome of the game as

9 minutes from full time, sub Ash

Rowley would give Gate the lead.

The ball being cut back to the edge

of the box for the winger to let fly

and win the game for Gate. The win

moves Gate one place up the table

to 20th two points behind Silsden

although they have more games to

play.

Tuesday 3rd November 2015

1874 Northwich v West Didsbury

Congleton Town v Abbey Hey

Squires Gate v AFC Darwen

West Riding County Cup 2nd Round

Barnoldswick Town v Harrogate

Silsden v Guiseley

Wednesday 4th November 2015

AFC Liverpool v Maine Road

Saturday 7th November 2015

AFC Blackpool v Atherton Collieries

Alsager Town v AFC Darwen

Barnoldswick Town v Abbey Hey

Bootle v Colne

Cammell Laird 1907 v Squires Gate

Congleton Town v Ashton Athletic

Maine Road v Winsford United

Nelson v Runcorn Linnets

Padiham v West Didsbury & Chorlton

Runcorn Town v AFC Liverpool

Silsden v 1874 Northwich

Monday 9th November 2015

Winsford United v AFC Liverpool

Tuesday 10th November 2015

Bootle v Cammelll Laird 1907

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FLETCHER 15 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 21 0 0 0 0

RICHARDS 12 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 21 1 0 0 0

MCKENNA 13 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 19 2 1 0 0

WESTWOOD 14 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 19 0 1 1 0

PENSWICK 11 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 16 0 0 1 0

FERGUSON 15 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 21 1 0 1 0

MCKENDRICK 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 0

HALL 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0

BUCHAN 12 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 2 16 3 7 2 0

RILEY 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 1 0 0

ROWLEY 6 7 3 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 11 9 5 1 0

KAY 13 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 18 0 5 7 1

COLQUHOUN 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 13 1 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 8 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 9 8 1 0 0

CLARKE 0 5 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 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0

NOBLET 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 2 2 0 0

TANSER 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0

STAYTE 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0

JONES 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

LEAGUE LEAGUE CUP FA CUP FA VASE 2015/16 CARDS

I have now been working at

Squires Gate for over 2 years, and

it’s fair to say I feel at home at

the club. Ever since my first

game, I have felt welcome and

continued to help as much as I

can around the club. Going from

selling the match day pro-

grammes, to editing them and

also working on the turnstile.

My first game was against 1874

Northwich. In what was a very

disappointing display, and a bad

start to my time at the club, I

learnt a lot about what happens

behind the scenes at a non league

club.

Squires Gate is a well run club,

with volunteers who put a lot of

time and effort into making these

match days possible. It shows you

just how much a football club

means to some people.

Before volunteering for Squires

Gate, I worked at Blackburn Rov-

ers selling food at half time, and

would travel down there every

Saturday for the sake of £25. For

me, it’s not about the money.

The Great

Ashton Athletic 1

Squires Gate 2

This was my second game watch-

ing Squires Gate away from home

and we needed to win to stay in

the Premier, it was always going

to be a tense game. After conced-

ing in the first 10 minutes, Gate

had a ‘never say die’ attitude and

stayed up thanks to a great free

kick from Jack Sowerby.

The Good

Bamber Bridge 2

Squires Gate 2

I’m all for cup upsets, and we

were lucky not to win this. To go

to a place like Bamber Bridge and

earn a replay was a great result,

along with a class strike from

Andy Richards from about 30

yards.

The Ugly

Runcorn Town 5

Squires Gate 0

After thrashing them 7-2 away

from home last season, I ex-

pected to get something from

them at least. We were just out-

played from the start, and it just

looked like everyone had given up

after they went 2-0 up. Was not a

good day all round.

Tonight we host AFC Darwen

looking to get out the bottom

three, and we go into the game

with back to back wins - some-

thing that we have not done yet

this season. Danny Penswick has

brought some great attacking

build up play to Squires Gate and

we are getting the wins needed.

We can’t underestimate the visi-

tors though, after they have

pulled off some great results of

their own - beating 1874 North-

wich being one of them and they

were close to taking all 3 points

when we played them in Septem-

ber, if it wasn’t for a last gasp

equaliser.

I hope everyone enjoys the game,

and has a safe journey home.

Good luck for the rest of the sea-

son.

Dan

This week, we interviewed AFC Darwen’s assistant

manager Nick Lloyd and asked him a few questions

about todays opposition.

He talks about his most memorable moment, the best

goal that he has seen, and which three premier league

players he would have at AFC Darwen.

We’d like to thank Nick for his time.

After being promoted from

the First Division, how do

you think you have coped so

far? You’ve suffered some

heavy defeats but picked up

some great wins along the

way too. Where are you

hoping to finish this season?

I feel we have been okay this

season, it’s a steep learning

curve and early on in the sea-

son, we were guilty of not

taking our chances and were

not defending well enough

against well equipped sides.

What has been your most

memorable moment or

game within your time at

AFC Darwen?

I can answer that with one

game. The play off final

against Hanley, the final goal

sparked a reaction from the

players and crowd that I will

never forget.

In the FA Vase, you were

knocked out by 2014 final-

ists West Auckland Town.

Have you been to Wembley

on any occasions? What

would be your dream?

I’ve never been to Wembley,

but to go there with AFC Dar-

wen in any competition

would be a dream.

What has been the best goal

you have ever seen at any

level? From non league to

the top divisions?

I struggle to remember any

individual goals, but I’d say

the first goal in the Reusch

cup final last year. It was a

dream of a cross and Paul

Coote was there with an un-

stoppable header to give us a

platform for the victory

If you could pick 3 Premier

League players to join AFC

Darwen on a free transfer,

who would they be and

why?

Jamie Vardy would be a

great addition, he’s got the

Pace and has proven that he

can score goals at every lev-

el. He’s on great form at the

moment.

I’d also have David De Gea,

he’s just a top keeper. Any

club would love to have him I

think.

My last addition would be

Gary Cahill, a solid centre

back and would strengthen

our back line for sure.

What is your prediction for

today’s game?

Tonight I can’t go for really

go for anything other than a

Darwen victory. The belief I

have in the players, I expect

nothing less. I hope its an en-

joyable game for people to

watch, played by 2 teams in

the right way.

Six of our sides progressed through into the second round of the FA Vase,

with another, Northwich Manchester Villa, facing a midweek replay. The

most impressive winners of the afternoon were Colne, who won 5-1 at

Athersley Recreation. The Reds were 2-1 up at half time, but it wasn't

until the last 18 minutes that victory was sealed, with goals from Danny

Boyle, Adam Stockdale and Jason Hart in an eight minute spell. 1874

Northwich and both Runcorn clubs emerged victorious from the all-

NWCFL ties. It took goals from Matthew Ward and Daniel Cowley in the

last 18 minutes to help 1874 Northwich to a 4-2 win at Rochdale Town,

and two goals in the opening 27 minutes from Paul Shanley earned Run-

corn Town a 2-0 win over Abbey Hey. Across town at the Millbank Linnets Stadium, Runcorn Lin-

nets trailed at half time to a Samuel Howell goal for Winsford United, but a Michael White penal-

ty and a Kyle Hamid strike saw Linnets through to a 2-1 win. Atherton Collieries had a comforta-

ble 2-0 win over Newcastle Benfield, with two goals from Mark Truffas either side of half time

seeing them through to the next round, and Scott Dundas made a winning start to his managerial

rein at Alsager Town, although it took a penalty shoot out to see the Bullets to victory after they

had been tied 2-2 with Borrowash Victoria after extra time. Northwich Manchester Villa face a

midweek replay at Whitley Bay, after the sides drew 1-1 after extra time, Guy Ansah-Palmer on

target for Villa in a game played at Irlam's Silver Street ground.

Three clubs lost at home to opponents from Northern League. Congleton Town lost 5-1to Marske

United, Silsden lost 4-2 to Sunderland RCA, and the most remarkable game of the afternoon was

at Brookburn Road, where West Didsbury & Chorlton were four goals down after 37 minutes to

Morpeth Town, managed to get the score back to 4-4 in the 90th minute, only to lose 5-4 with a

goal in stoppage time.

There were five games in the Premier Division, and Bootle moved into third place with a 6-0 win

over AFC Blackpool, Dominic Marie grabbing a hat trick for the second time this season.

Two first half goals from Mathew Morgan earned Maine Road a 2-0 win at Ashton Athletic, and

there was an exciting end to the game at Victoria Park where Nelson equalised in the 88th minute

against AFC Liverpool with an Andrew Bell penalty, only for the visitors to snatch the win with a

goal in the last minute from Jordan Williams.

Goals in the last 15 minutes from Nathan Trout and Ash Rowley saw Squires Gate come from be-

hind to win 3-2 at home to Padiham, and Barnoldswick Town drew 2-2 with Cammell Laird 1907.

P W D L F A PTS POS

18 5 4 9 36 53 19 1th

THIS SEASON CURRENT FORM

P W D L F A PTS POS

6 1 0 5 9 24 3 22nd

Founded: 2009

Ground: The WEC Group Anchor Ground

Capacity: 4,000

Chairman: Wayne Wild

Manager: Neil Prince

COMPETITION DATAE SCORE

NWCFL 08 Aug Ashton Athletic 1-0 AFC Darwen

NWCFL 12 Aug AFC Darwen 2-2 Silsden

FA Cup EP 15 Aug AFC Darwen 1-3 Washington

NWCFL 18 Aug Colne 6-1 AFC Darwen

NWCFL 22 Aug AFC Darwen 2-2 AFC Liverpool

NWCFL 25 Aug Barnoldswick Town 5-1 AFC Darwen

NWCFL 29 Aug AFC Darwen 2-2 west Didsbury

NWCFL 02 Sep AFC Darwen 7-4 Maine Road

NWCFL 05 Sep Bootle 3-2 AFC Darwen

NWCFL 08 Sep AFC Blackpool 2-3 AFC Darwen

NWCFL 12 Sep AFC Darwen 3-2 1874 Northwich

NWCFL 16 Sep AFC Darwen 1-1 Squires Gate

NWCFL 19 Sep Abbey Hey 2-1 AFC Darwen

NWCFL 29 Sep Silsden 0-2 AFC Darwen

FA Vase 2Q 03 Oct AFC Darwen 2-4 West Auckland Town

NWCFL 07 Oct AFC Liverpool 6-1 AFC Darwen

NWCFL 10 Oct AFC Darwen 1-5 Runcorn Town

NWCFL 14 Oct AFC Darwen 0-4 Colne

NWCFL 17 Oct Maine Road 5-3 AFC Darwen

NWCFL 21 Oct AFC Darwen 3-1 Barnoldswick town

MUC R2 24 Oct AFC Darwen1-3 AFC Blackpool

Highest Attendance:

842 v Hanley Town (Play Off Final)

On 22 December 2003 Carlsberg Tetley tried to wind up Darwen Football and Social Club. The club avoided liquida-

tion on that occasion. On 14 April 2008 another winding up petition was brought by The Bee radio station in respect

of £8000 owed for advertising. Plans were made for Blackburn with Darwen Council to buy the Anchor Ground. Fol-

lowing two further petitions for liquidation brought by Thwaites Brewery and ING Lease UK and their refusal of an

offer of 25p in the pound, on 14 May 2009 Darwen Football Club was wound up in the High Court.

The 134-year-old Darwen FC therefore ceased to exist. However, almost immediately, there were plans for a new

Darwen football club to be formed. This was achieved before the start of the 2009–10 season as AFC Darwen, but the

reformed club had to start at Step 7 (Level 11) of the football pyramid and apply for admission to the West Lanca-

shire League, which was granted and they entered straight in at the Premier Division. AFC Darwen were elected back

into the North West Counties League, Division One for season 2010–11. In the season of 2014/15 AFC Darwen were

promoted to the North West Premier Division by winning the NWCFL Division One play off final 5-3 against Hanley

Town in front of a crowd of 842 on 5 May 2015.

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Paul Joe Daniel Your Prediction

Man United vs CSKA Moscow 1-1 2-1 2-0

Monchengladbach v Juventus 0-1 1-3 0-3

PSV v Wolfsburg 1-2 1-1 3-1

Real Madrid v PSG 3-1 2-1 2-2

Sevilla v Man City 2-1 0-0 1-3

Brentford v Hull 1-1 1-2 0-2

Middlesbrough v Rotherham 3-0 3-0 4-1

FC United of Manchester v Telford 2-1 2-1 2-0

Shakhtar Donetsk v Malmo 3-1 2-2 1-1

Bradford v Blackpool 3-1 1-2 3-1

Name Team Pts

1 Ben Fletcher Squires Gate 40

2 Spencer Leader Squires Gate 40

3 Daniel Hayden Squires Gate 35

4 Mark Halliwell Irlam 35

5 Peter Jones West Didsbury & Chorlton 35

6 Albert Cooper Squires Gate 25

7 Brian Addison Squires Gate 25

8 Denise Gibson Squires Gate 25

9 Brett Ferguson Squires Gate 25

10 Jay Hayden Squires Gate 25

11 John Maguire Squires Gate 25

12 Mark Ashmore Squires Gate 25

13 Mark Morrissey Irlam 25

14 Mick Fletcher Colne 25

15 Josh Kay Squires Gate 20

16 Stuart Hopwood Squires Gate 20

17 Chris Appleton Winsford United 15

18 Peter Barton Ashton Athletic 15

19 Paul Eke Gateshead 15

20 Tony Emmott Padiham 15

21 Ray Richards Squires Gate 15

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Padiham 8 8 0 0 28 10 18 24

2 Colne 11 8 0 3 36 22 14 24

3 Ashton Athletic 8 5 0 3 23 20 3 15

4 Workington 6 4 0 2 27 10 17 12

5 AFC Fylde 6 3 0 3 17 17 0 9

6 Skelmersdale United 6 3 0 3 11 15 -4 9

7 Nelson 7 2 0 5 12 22 10 6

8 Bamber Bridge 7 1 0 6 10 21 -11 3

9 Squires Gate 4 1 0 3 4 15 -11 3

10 Lancaster City 7 0 0 7 10 26 -16 0

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

OCTOBER

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

Sat 31st 15:00 Padiham H League

NOVEMBER

Wed 4th 20:00 Workington Town A League

Sat 7th 15:00 Colne H League

Sat 21st 15:00 Bamber Bridge H League

Sat 28th 15:00 AFC Fylde H League

Our reserve side are in action tomorrow night away at Workington Town. The last time

they played Workington Town was back in September where they lost 2-1 in the first leg

of the cup. The second leg date is still to be decided.

On Saturday they will be at home to Colne who currently sit second in the league behind

Padiham. We are still yet to receive a match report or result from Saturday’s game.

Squires Gate - last 5 matches 03/11/15 AFC Darwen Last 5 matches 03/11/15

ALL COMPETITIONS

At AFC Darwen At Squires Gate

Overall

Records

Previous Meetings

Results Total %

Squires Gate 1 50

ADC Darwen 0 0

Draw 1 50

Goals Total Av.PG

Squires Gate 3 1,50

AFC Darwen 2 1.00

Results Total %

AFC Darwen 2 100

Squires Gate 0 0

Draw 0 0

Goals Total Av.PG

7 3.50

Squires Gate 3 1.50

Results Total %

Squires Gate 1 25

AFC Darwen 2 50

Draws 1 25

Goals Total Av.PG

Squires Gate 6 150

AFC Darwen 9 2.25

Highest Aggregate Score: 5 AFC Darwen 3-2 Squires Gate

Highest Squires Gate Score: 2 Squires Gaye 2-1 AFC Darwen

Highest AFC Darwen Score: 4 AFC Darwen 4-1 Squires Gate

Season Date Home Score Away

2001/2002 Sat 15 Dec Squires Gate 1-1 AFC Darwen

Tues 30 Oct AFC Darwen 3-2 Squires Gate

2000/2001 Sat 27 Jam Squires Gate 2-1 AFC Darwen

Tue 22 Aug AFC Darwen 4-1 Squires Gate

ALL COMPETITIONS

Home L L L W L

Away W L W L L

Collated L L L W L

Home L L W L W

Away L W L L W

Collated W L L W W

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 NWCFL

Sat 7th 15:00 Cammell Laird A NWCFL

Sat 14th 15:00 Winsford United H NWCFL

Tues 17th 19:45 Nelson A NWCFL

Sat 21st 15:00 Alsager Town A NWCFL

Sat 28th 15.00 Colne H MU Cup R3

DECEMBER

Sat 5th 15:00 Bootle H NWCFL

Sat 12th 15:00 West Didsbury A NWCFL

Sat 19th 15:00 Maine Road H NWCFL

Sat 26th 15:00 AFC Blackpool A NWCFL

JANUARY

Sat 2nd 15:00 Barnoldswick Town H NWCFL

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Colne 16 12 3 1 48 19 29 39

2 Runcorn Linnets 15 11 0 4 31 16 15 33

3 Bootle 19 10 3 6 39 30 9 33

4 AFC Liverpool 17 9 4 4 49 32 17 31

5 1874 Northwich 17 9 4 4 40 33 7 31

6 Runcorn Town 17 9 3 5 38 24 14 30

7 Barnoldswick Town 17 8 3 6 37 28 9 27

8 Atherton Collieries 14 8 3 3 38 30 8 27

9 Cammell Laird 1907 19 7 5 7 41 37 4 26

10 Ashton Athletic 19 7 4 8 28 28 0 25

11 Nelson 17 7 2 8 32 28 4 23

12 Abbey Hey 13 7 2 4 28 25 3 23

13 West Didsbury & Chorlton 17 7 1 9 34 32 2 22

14 Padiham 18 6 3 9 36 38 -2 21

15 Maine Road 17 6 2 9 31 40 -9 20

16 Winsford United 16 5 4 7 23 31 -8 19

17 AFC Darwen 18 5 4 9 36 53 -17 19

18 Congleton Town 13 5 3 5 25 27 -2 18

19 Silsden 15 4 3 8 22 35 -13 15

20 Squires Gate 17 3 4 10 20 43 -23 13

21 AFC Blackpool 16 3 2 11 27 52 -25 11

22 Alsager Town 15 1 2 12 19 41 -22 5

Sat 9th 15:00 Maine Road A NWCFL

Sat 23rd 15.00 Abbey Hey H NWCFL

Sat 30th 15.00 AFC Liverpool H NWCFL

FEBRUARY

Sat 13th 15:00 Colne A NWCFL

Sat 20th 15:00 Runcorn Linnets H NWCFL

MARCH

Sat 5th 15:00 Silsden A NWCFL

Sat 12th 15:00 1874 Northwich H NWCFL

Sat 19th 15:00 Congleton Town 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

Sat 16th 15:00 Runcorn Linnets A NWCFL

Sat 23rd 15:00 Runcorn Town H NWCFL

Sat 30th 15:00 Ashton Athletic A NWCFL

LEST WE F RGET

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

It has been 101 years since the start of World War 1, and here at Squires Gate we have 3 members who do their

bit every year.

Albert Cooper, Spencer Leader and Bill White all help with the poppy appeal selling them in Lytham St Annes.

Why the poppy?

Scarlet corn poppies grow naturally in conditions of earth throughout Western Europe. The destruction brought

by the Napoleonlic wars of the early 1800s, transformed

bare land into fields of red poppies, growing around the

bodies of the fallen soldiers.

The Royal British Legion distribute poppies every year to

their poppy appeal and are a charity who provide finan-

cial, social and emotional support to those who have

served or who are currently serving in the British Armed

Forces.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

W D L

3 3 2

W D L

3 2 3

W D L

2 1 7

W D L

0 2 7

W D L

3 2 5

W D L

1 3 3

0 Wins 1

0 Home Wins 0

1 Away Wins 2

2 Defeats 0

1 Home Defeats 0

1 Away Defeats 0

11 Score Draws 9

12 No Score Draws 16

0 Conceding 1+ goals 0

0 Scoring 1+ goals 0

6 Clean Sheets 7

0 Back To Back Wins 10

2014/15 RECORD

Played 36

Won 20

Drawn 8

Lost 8

Scored 103

Conceded 60

Goal Difference 43

Position 3rd

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

Sun 15 14:15 BJ Vipers A

P W D L PTS

1 Squires Gate 6 6 0 0 18

2 Foxhalll 5 4 1 0 13

3 BJFF Blades 4 4 0 0 12

4 BJFF Vipers 6 4 0 2 12

5 Poulton 4 3 0 1 9

6 Clifton Rangers 4 2 0 2 6

7 Lytham Juniors 4 2 0 2 6

8 St Annes 6 2 0 4 6

9 Thornton Clevelys Blues 5 1 0 4 3

10 Foxhalll Hoops 4 0 1 3 1

11 Blackpool Rangers 5 0 0 5 0

12 Fleetwood Gym 5 0 0 5 0

BISHOPS BOYS BEATEN

ECCLESTON & HESKIN 5 SQUIRES GATE 2

Mick Bishops side fell short of a 10 game win streak as they lost in the cup to Eccleston & He-

skin. After beating Thornton Cleveleys Blues 10-2 the previous weekend, the goals just did not

come for the under 13s.

They host Thornton Cleveleys Blues again this weekend looking to carry on their fantastic

league run where they have scored 49 goals in 8 games! They then travel to BJ Vipers, who

are currently 4th and 6 points behind them.

Why not come down and support the lads, FREE entry to everyone!

WANT YOUR BUSINESS HERE?

GET IN TOUCH!

Player Sponsor

If you sponsor a player, you will get FREE entry to a match of your choice*. You will also have your advert in our fantastic programme which is also available online, and uploaded to the website. All this for only £100 a season!!

Match Sponsor

If you would like to sponsor a match, you will get FREE entry for up to FOUR people. FREE beverages, entry to the boardroom where you will be served tea/coffee and some food, a mention on the Squires Gate Official Twitter page (@squiresgatefc), and FREE complimen-tary programmes! £100 a match.

Ball Sponsor

If you would like to sponsor a match ball, you will get FREE entry or up to TWO people, FREE beverages, entry to the boardroom, a mention on the Squires Gate Official Page, and FREE complimentary programmes! Only £50.

Board Sponsor

If you want your advert on a board around the ground, we have a deal depending on whether you want a 1 year deal, or a 2 year deal. If you would like to discuss the options, feel free to contact the club chairman on 07850700171. You will get an 8ft x 3ft advertising board, your advert on the club website and in the programme and FREE entry to matches.

P W D L F A GD PTS

C Stand Athletic* 40 30 5 5 110 47 63 95

P Alsager Town 40 24 9 7 77 31 46 81

P Squires Gate 40 24 9 7 103 60 43 81

4 Stone Dominoes 40 25 3 12 71 40 31 78

R Formby* 40 21 14 5 76 39 37 77

R Bootle* 40 19 7 14 82 64 18 64

7 Norton United 40 19 7 14 56 51 5 64

8 Blackpool Mechanics 40 18 9 13 69 48 21 63

9 Nelson 40 18 9 13 73 63 10 63

10 Leek County School Old Boys 40 17 8 15 62 65 -3 59

11 Darwen 40 15 10 15 77 73 4 55

12 Bacup Borough 40 13 13 14 52 66 -14 52

13 Padiham 40 14 8 18 69 66 3 50

14 Colne 40 14 8 18 61 72 -11 50

15 Chadderton 40 15 5 20 65 81 -16 50

16 Ashton Town 40 13 6 21 65 85 -20 45

17 Cheadle Town 40 10 8 22 66 85 -19 38

18 Castleton Gabriels 40 10 3 27 61 95 -34 33

19 Holker Old Boys 40 7 9 24 43 79 -36 30

20 Daisy Hill 40 8 4 28 49 114 -65 28

22 Oldham Town 40 7 4 29 50 115 -65 25

CHAMPIONS BUT RELEGATED?

HOW DOES THAT WORK? Stand Athletic finished the season as champions, however they were resigned to

the Manchester League at the end of the season. Their resignation meant that

Squires Gate would get promoted instead after finishing in 3rd place, missing out

on 2nd on goal difference despite scoring 103 goals, our defence leaked 60 goals.

In another twist of events Formby, who finished 5th, also resigned to the Liver-

pool County Football Combination (LCFC). Bootle, who finished 6th, were also re-

signed to the LCFC. What a confusing season.

Ashton Town, who are now in the Evo Stick finished 16th.

It proved to be a very tight finish down the bottom of the league as there was on-

ly 8 points separating the bottom 4 sides. Padiham, Colne and Chadderton were

all midtable with 50 points and Darwen finished 11th with 55 points.

CONGLETON TOWN 0-2 SQUIRES GATE

Tuesday 25th March, 2014

Pics by Albert Cooper

Pics by Albert Cooper

GATE TOO GOOD FOR CONGLETON

On a very wet Tuesday in

Cheshire Squires Gate were

first to show when Mark Mul-

lan, raced down the Left and

brought saves from the home

keeper Mark Pearson, on a

heavy rain soaked pitch. Both

sides tried to play football but

the pitch cut up as the game

wore on. Gate opened the scoring when Mullan broke loose down the

left, slipped the ball through to Jack Sowerby who pushed it through

two defenders, where Billy McKenna, shot into the bottom left corner

for Gate’s first. Jack Sowerby brought a good save from the keeper to

touch over his header. Mullan was causing trouble for town with his

running, and it was one of these that brought Gate’s second. He shot

into the crowded goalmouth, and despite the effort being blocked, he

was first to the loose ball and beat the keeper in the closing mins of

the half.

Second half ball bobbling about killing skilful passing. The home side

fought to try to recover from the two goal deficit, but Gate defended

every attack, with Keeper Dave Rogerson, coming to the rescue, saving

with hands and feet, and diving at the feet of the Town attackers.

While the forwards tried to

push further ahead, with

Billy McKenna and Jack

Sowerby bringing the best

out of the home keeper,

and Samuel Hibbert, de-

fending well.

In Saturday’s programme, Matt

Harrison ‘lostboyos’ featured

in our match day programme

after his recent visit to Squires

Gate, on what was his 196th

ground.

On Friday night, he travelled to

Grimsby Town Football Club

for their match with Chelten-

ham Town to round off a mag-

nificent 2nd century - reaching

200.

Matt has wrote about every

ground he has visited on his

blog ‘lostboyos’, here is what

he had to say about his recent

visit:

“The whole groundhopping

thing was never planned - it

just sort of happened. If I went

back in time and told 21 year

old Matt Harrison that by the

time he was 27 he would be

about to watch football at his

200th football ground, I’m not

sure whether he’d be im-

pressed or embarrassed; I’m

not sure which one of the two

I feel now either to be honest.

So which famous, grand arena

would take the landmark mo-

ment of being my 200th

ground? Blundell Park.

This trip had been booked a

couple of months earlier when

I noticed that Grimsby’s game

versus Cheltenham was on a

Friday night and was featured

on TV, and it fell at the end of

my week off. I made a quick

pitch to my Athertonian friend

Gibbo and explained to him

that such a weekend would

mean that we could do two

games in one weekend in the

Grimsby area and within

minutes a hotel was booked.

I headed through the town

centre to see the delights of

Grimsby. I’d been told repeat-

edly by people on arriving in

Grimsby that I should brace

myself for the pungent smell

of fish, but I encountered no

overbearing smell at all and I

wondered whether the fishy

fragrance of Grimsby as a

myth. Somehow I ended up in

my second Wetherspoons in

the space of half an hour

which has to be some sort of

lostboyos record.

We set off to Blundell Park at

around 7pm, where we opted

to get the taxi to the ground.

This is where things get a bit

confusing - Grimsby Town is

actually located in Cleethorpes

and Cleethorpes Town can be

found in Grimsby. Sort it out

lads.

As soon as we turned the cor-

ner onto the road leading to

the turnstiles, I had fallen in

love with the place. It was in-

credible to think that this im-

pressive ground has now been

hosting non league football for

5 years; Grimsby should be in

the Football League.

Next to the ticket office we

found the club shop with and

with today being a landmark

occasion, I went in with the

intention of buying a Grimsby

Town scarf; I did not expect to

leave with a £10 inflatable

haddock.

As the game kick off, fireworks

began firing into the Clee-

thorpes night - this wasn’t any-

thing to do with the club

though, just some locals

wanting to get on BT Sports.

Whilst things went off with a

bang off the pitch, the game

was failing to explode into life.

Full time: Grimsby 0-1 Chelten-

ham Town.

Read the full blog -lostboys.wordpress.com

—— SAT ——

14 NOV 15:00

VS WINSFORD UNITED

£6 ADULTS

£3 CONCESSIONS

FREE FOR UNDER 12’S

BY ROAD

From Chester: M563/

A\41 towards Birken-

head, at New Ferry sign-

post take the B5136

towards New Ferry,

approx. 1 mile. Turn right

at the traffic island into

Proctor Road and

the ground is at

bottom of the road.

PARKING

There are lots of

parking space in and

around FREE for

both home and

away fans.

BY TRAIN

The nearest station is

Rock Ferry. To get to the stadi-

um from the station, come out

of the station and walk straight

on until you get to Wycliffe

Street , and then you turn left.

Follow the road all the way to

the end until you come

across Bedford Road. You

then walk straight up to

New Chester Road where

there will be a McColl's. Turn

left by a tyre shop on to rock

land east. The ground is lo-

cated on St Peter Road

07.11.2015, KO 15:00

NORTH WEST COUNTIES PREMIER DIVISION

PUBS

If you are looking for a pub

to go to before the game,

then here are many pubs in

town centre.

Here are a list of some:

Bell Inn

Hand and Heart

The Lion Inn

The Victoria

The Navigation

The Johnson Arms

Rose of England

LAST TIME

SQUIRES GATE 2

CAMMELL LAIRD 2

Last time Gate played Laird

was at the start of the sea-

son where the two teams

couldn't be separated as

they shared the points in a

2-2 draw. This time gate will

be looking for the full 3

points in hope to close the

gap.

CURRENT FORM

W W L W L L

1 Which team was relegated from the Premier

League in 2002/03 with 42 points?

2 Name the three highest goalscorers in the

Premier League at the moment?

3 Which two teams play at a ground called St

James Park?

4 Which players scored the most Championship

goals last season?

5 Which team amassed the fewest points (34) to

avoid relegation from the Premier League?

6 What team does Sir Alan Sugar support?

7 What three teams got relegated from the Cham-

pionship last season?

8 What season did the play off finals start?

9 Who were the beaten semi finalists in last

seasons FA Cup?

10 Which team holds the record for the most points

in the Championship?

11 What colours do Dagenham & Redbridge play in?

12 Who is Leicester City’s manager?

13 Who was the last all English team to win the FA

Cup?

14 Which team is nicknamed the terriers?

15 After Tim Sherwoods departure, who is the new

Aston Villa manager?

How many questions can you get right this week?

_____/15

ANSWERS: 1, West Ham United, 2. Jamie Vardy Odion Ighalo and Mahrez, 3. Exeter City & Newcastle, 4. Daryl Murphy & Troy Deeney, 5.

West Brom, 6. Tottenham Hotspur, 7. Blackpool, Wigan & Millwall, 8. 1987, 9. Reading & Liverpool, 10. Reading, 11. Red & Blue, 12. Clau-

dio Ranieri, 13. West Ham United, 14. Huddersfield Town, 15. Remi Garde

Cammell Laird 1907 (A)

Saturday 7th November 2015

North West Construction Stadium, CH42 1PY

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £5, Concessions £2

Winsford United (H)

Saturday 14th November 2015

The Royal British Legion

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Nelson (A)

Tuesday 17th November 2015

Little Wembley, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7BN

Kick Off: 19.45

Adults £5, Concessions £3

Alsager Town (A)

Saturday 21st November 2015

Woodland Court, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2DP

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Colne (H)

Saturday 29th November 2015

The Royal British Legion Stadium

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Bootle (H)

Saturday 7th November 2015

The Royal British Legion Stadium

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Club Information

Chairman

Stuart Hopwood

Secretary

John Maguire

Treasurer

John Stokes

Manager

Daniel Penswick

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

Jay Hayden

Twitter

@squiresgatefc

Instagram

@squiresgatefc

Ben PROCTOR

Ollie BIRCHALL

Bram JOHNSTONE

Aaron KHAN

Luke MCKENNA

Adam DOUGLAS

Kieran WOOD

Declan CUNLIFFE

Anthony LYNCH

Jack MCKAY

Ed PEGLER

Jay ROBERTS

Karl TURNER

Anthony HODGES

Kiel LONSDALE

Jon ASHWORTH

Paul COOTE

Chris MASON

Danny TAYLOR

Connor GAUL

Nick HEPPLE

Lee TURNER

Oliver TELFORD

Ben FLETCHER

Andrew RICHARDS

Billy MCKENNA

Joshua WESTWOOD

Daniel PENSWICK

Brett FERGUSON

Alex MCKENDRICK

Mark BUCHAN

Ashley ROWLEY

Joshua KAY

Alex COLQUHOUN

Michael HALL

Nathan TROUT

Aaron CLARKE

Steven HIGGINS

Conah BISHOP

Ryan RILEY

Joe NOBLET

Antony STAYTE

Callum JONES

Ryan TANSER

Jacob HIGHAM

Referee

Paul Ince

Assistant Referees

Nigel Anderson

Steve Rudd