v Alsager Town

28.02.2016

NWCFL Premier Division

Kick Off: 15:00

Issue 17

£1.50

DANNY

PENSWICK We welcome Alsager to the Royal British Legion Stadium in what could be a

massive game come the end of the season.

Whilst Alsager still sit bottom of the table, a run of 3 league games unbeaten

shows that there no longer the leagues whipping boys. The new Manager has

got the playing some decent stuff and they have the individual ability to score

goals out of nothing.

After last weekends disappointing postponements were looking to get back on

the pitch doing what we do best on the pitch. After a fantastic two home

league wins on the bounce, and 4 points from 6 across in East Lancashire.

We're looking to continue our own good run of form.

Competition for places has never been so fierce and for the first time in my

short managerial tenure I've got some tough decisions to make in terms of the

starting 11 and the squad.

Mike Hall and Mark Buchan have returned to today's squad after injury and Ben

Fletcher is looking close to a return aswell. Additionally Ben Fishwick a Gate he-

ro has resigned after returning from travelling Australia.

There's a great buzz around the place with will hopefully transfer itself to the

lads and onto the pitch today.

Up the Gate

Danny

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 3 1 AFC LIVEROOL MORRIS HT: 1-1

SUBS NOT USED FLETCHER 1 1 NIELD

TROUT RICHARDS 2 2 WILLIAMS

HIGHAM 3 3 SWATTEN

(STAYTE 60) COLQUHOUN 4 4 WESTERN

WESTWOOD 5 5 BOAG

PENSWICK 6 6 CORRIS

MCKENNA 7 7 SPEED

NOBLET 8 8 LOUGHLIN

(FERGUSON 87)TANSER 9 9 WILIAMS

MORRIS 10 10 BARRY

(MCKENDRICK 80)GIBSON 11 11 COX

Stadium this weekend as they enter-

tained AFC Liverpool for their first

home game in three weeks. Gate

made two changes from last Satur-

days defeat away at Abbey Hey with

Mike Hall and Mark Buchan, who

picked up a shoulder injury in Satur-

days game, replaced by Daniel Mor-

ris and Jamie Gibson. Gate made the

best possible start to this game and

took the lead after two minutes.

First Jamie Gibson’s shot was de-

flected for a corner.

Gate looked dangerous on the break

and as the ball was cleared from a

Liverpool corner Gate broke. Unfor-

tunately Gates counter came to

nothing as Tansers cross went out

but the opportunity was clear with

Liverpool pushing so many men

forward. Minutes later the visitors

had the chance to take the lead but

Barry’s shot cannoned off the bar as

Gate soaked up the pressure. This

was fired in to find Danny Morris on

his first start for the club free at the

front post to head home! Ryan

Tanser could have made it 2-0 for

Gate quickly after the restart after

strike partner Morris fizzed the ball

across the box but Tanser just could-

n’t find the extra inch to meet the

ball.

Gates lead didn’t last long though as on

the 10th minute AFC would equalise. The

lethal striker Ryan Cox, who already has

over 20 goals this season, catching

Fletcher off his line first time to equalise.

There wasn’t much Fletcher could have

done differently the shot coming out of

the blue from 30 yards out caught every-

one by surprise

Captain Richards and Joe Noblet linked

well down the right hand side as part of

a good flowing move for Gate but the

latter ran out of room on the edge of the

box and he tried to beat his man. Gate

had a chance from a free kick soon after.

The wind caught the ball, which was

eventually found by Westwood who

headed down to Morris, but his shot was

fired over.

Gate as Alex Colquhoun went down un-

der a heavy elbow from AFC’s left back.

Thankfully after a long period of stop-

page he was back to his feet, soon to be

substituted for Stayte. The second half

bought a sour note for Gate as Alex

Colquhoun went down under a heavy

elbow from AFC’s left back. Thankfully

after a long period of stoppage he was

back to his feet, soon to be substituted

for Stayte. It was Stayte who would set

up Gates second goal.

His ball sent Ryan Tanser through in behind

the Liverpool defence but his shot bounced

off the post. But Danny Morris was in the

right place at the right time to fire into the

roof of the net for his and Gates second of

the game.

Liverpool had the chance to level but Josh

Westwood was in the right place at the

right time to poke the ball wide before an

AFC attacker could touch the ball.

Gates third came in the 80th minute. A free

kick sent in by Joe Noblet found the head of

Danny Morris who leapt highest to put Gate

3-1 up. Ben Fletcher made sure of the

points in the 90th minute with a quality

double save to deny AFC.

Reported by Mark Ashmore

Picture By Albert Cooper

Saturday 27th February 2016

The Men Cup United Quarter Final

Barton v Ashton Athletic

Cammell Laird 1907 v AFC Blackpool

Colne v Eccleshall

Runcorn Town v Bacup Borough or Atherton Collieries

Premier Division

Barnoldswick Town v Congleton Town

Nelson v Bootle

Padiham v West Didsbury & Chorlton

Silsden v Abbey Hey

Squires Gate v Alsager Town

Winsford United v AFC Darwen

Monday 29th February 2016

Atherton Collieries v Colne

Tuesday 1st March 2016

AFC Blackpool V Squires Gate

Ashton Athletic v Runcorn Town

Cammell Larid 1907 v Alsager Town

Runcorn Linnets v Abbey Hey

Silsden v Bootle

Wednesday 2nd March

AFC Liverpool v Congleton Town

Padiham v AFC Darwen

Saturday 5th March 2016

1874 Northwich v Congleton Town

AFC Blackpool v Winsford United

AFC Darwen v Bootle

AFC Liverpool v Atherton Collieries

Alsager Town v Maine Road

Ashton Athletic v Abbey Hey

APP SUB GLS APP SUB GLS APP SUB GLS APP SUB GLS APP SUB GLS Y R

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

WOODS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

RICHARDS 29 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 30 0 0 0 0

MCKENNA 23 2 2 1 1 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 24 3 1 2 0

WESTWOOD 28 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 26 0 1 2 0

PENSWICK 24 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 25 1 0 1 0

FERGUSON 25 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 27 1 0 1 0

MCKENDRICK 5 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0

HALL 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0

BUCHAN 22 5 12 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 2 27 3 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 18 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 17 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 18 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 20 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 8 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 1 0 0

NOBLET 14 1 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 12 2 3 0 0

TANSER 4 7 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 2 0 0

STAYTE 10 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 0

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

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

Sit and watch the last 10 minutes of the Watford vs Leicester play off semi final game which is

recorded on my Sky box, while eating dinner with the rest of my family.

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

BE?

Probably David Beckham. Have you seen the size of his house? I don’t think 10 minutes would

be long enough to visit every room.

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

Watford.

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

Lee Evans, without a doubt.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY WERE YOUR BEST 10 MINUTES EVER?

Again it has to be the last 10 minutes of the play off semi final leg with Leicester. As a Watford

fan, I have never experienced so many emotions in such a short space of time than I did in

that game. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to watch it to see why!

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

Hmm. I really want to visit America so somewhere over there would be good.

Five RANDOM QUESTIONS

WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?

The amount of money I spend on food and rubbish that

I don’t need.

YOU ARE SITTING AT HOME WATCHING YOUR FAVOUR-

ITE TV SHOW AND SOMEBODY KNOCKS ON THE DOOR -

WHO ANSWERS?

No one. I’ll just leave it.

WHAT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO GIVE UP?

Watching football.

IWHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?

A football ticket.

IF YOU WERE GIVEN THE POWER TO READ 1 PERSONS

MIND - WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Stephen Hawking. The man is a genius.

Five FIRST, WORST & BEST

My FIRST

FIRST PERSON I

WOULD PICK IN A

PUB QUIZ TEAM?

Stephen Fry.

FIRST THING I WOUD

BUY IF I WON THE

LOTTERY?

My own house.

FIRST THING I DO IN

THE MORNING?

My own house.

FIRST SONG I CAN

REMEMBER SINGING?

I’m not quite sure. I

don’t sing often, I’m

not very good at it.

WORST GAME I HAVE

EVER WATCHED?

When Watford played at

Blackpool in 2011. We

played for a 0-0 and got

one. How things have

changed now, eh?

WORST PLACE IN THE

WORLD?

Syria, or Iraq.

MY WORST SUBJECT

AT SCHOOL?

I hated Science.

WORST MEAL I HAVE

EVER EATEN?

Had a pizza once, and it

tasted like flour.

BEST GAME I HAVE

EVER WATCHED?

On TV, the best game

I’ve ever seen is the CL

final between Liverpool

and AC Milan. Live, the

best game I’ve seen is

Bolton 3-4 Watford.

BEST STADIUM IN

THE WORLD?

I quite like Dortmund,

but for me it has to be

Wembley.

BEST PLACE IN THE

WORLD?

New York.

Pics by Albert Cooper

COLNE 0 0 SQUIRES GATE HT 0-0

The team started off at a lively tem-

po and had alot of possession early

on firing the ball across the

pitch. Gates first chance of the

game came after five minutes.

Unfortunately for Gate Josh West-

wood up from the back was judged

to be in an offside position as the

free kick was fired in. Gates next

chance was again from a free kick

this time on the opposite side after

Higham was fouled as he burst for-

ward. Colne did well to clear the

corner first time and hit Gate on the

break. With defenders still recover-

ing from the corner Richards did

very well to hold off Jason Hart and

draw the foul in his own box.

Jake Higham got forward well again

from left back and aimed his cross

into Noblet's feet at the edge of the

box but Coleman for Colne did well

to meet the ball first and clear. Gate

were doing well to contain the

attacking threat of the home side

but struggled to make the most of

their chances when they came to

them. Possibly Colnes best chance of

the first half fell in the 19th minute.

Ben Hoskin fired the ball into the

back post to find the head of Jason

Hart but his header back across goal

fell the wrong side of the post.

.What followed was certainly Gates best

chance of the half. Billy Mckenna fouled

just outside the box saw Joe Noblet step

up to curl in the ball towards goal but

Thompson did well to palm the ball over

the crossbar.

The second half started with a great save

10 minutes in from debutant Josh

Woods in goal to keep Gate in the game.

The keeper who hasn't played for several

years made several quality saves to keep

Gate in the game. As the game went on

Colne pushed more men forward but a

resolute Gate defence kept Colne's

attackers to a minimum amount of shots

possible.

Joe Noblet had Gates next chance when

he stuck a fierce shot across the box

which was just the wrong side of the

post. He was involved again moments

later when he had a great chance to

send Colquhoun in on goal. But his pass

was cut out by the last man and the

move broke down.

As Colne broke forward to find a winner

Noblet was again finding more and more

room to manoeuvre in.

He cut the ball back to Stayte on the

edge of the area who caught the shot

superbly but it sailed wide of the post.

As the game wore on Colne threw more and

more men forward looking for a goal. But

Gate stood tall and looked a very disciplined

and organised side. The whole team never

stopped and had each other's back through-

out the game to cover each other.

Gates last chance of the game came with 9

minutes to go. Joe Noblet again involved

when he and McKenna broke forward from

a Colne attack. It looked a 2 on 2 situation

and had Noblets pass been better Mckenna

could have been through 1 on 1. But the

ball was cleared by Colne as the move came

to a halt. Late on Gate had to face a barrage

of attacks from Colne but held their own to

pick up a valuable point on the road.

Reported by Mark Ashmore

SUBS NOT USED THOMPSON 1 1 WOODS SUBS NOT USED

DERMANIE HOSKIN 2 2 RICHARDS TROUT

TAYLOR PUGH 3 3 HIGHAM

COLEMAN 4 4 PENSWICK

WILLIAMS 5 5 WESTWOOD

NANGLE 6 6 STAYTE

(HALFACRE 79)JORDAN 7 7 MCKEENA

ANDERSON 8 8 COLQUHOUN

HART 9 9 TANSER (BUCHAN 85)

(CRIAG 75) BOYLE 10 10 NOBLET

MORRISOM 11 11 FERGUSON (MCKENDRICK 82)

Picture By Albert Cooper Picture By Albert Cooper

Pics by Albert Cooper

NELSON 1 3 SQUIRES GATE Morrison 67 HT: 0-0 Noblet 48, Tanser 52, Ferguson 56

SUBS NOT USED DAVIS 1 1 WOODS SUBS NOT USED

MORRISON ADAM 2 2 RICHARDS TROUT

CHARLEY BRADLEY 3 3 HIGHAM

WICKS THOMPSON 4 4 COLQUHOUN

DORNEY LLOYD 5 5 WESTWOOD

TAYLOR 6 6 PENSWICK

BRIERLEY 7 7 MCKEENNA (MCKENDRICK 82)

SHARPLES 8 8 STAYTE (BUCHAN 72)

BUTT 9 9 TANSER

BRODERICK 10 10 NOBLET

THRELKELD 11 11 FERGUSON (GIBSON 69)

Squires Gate travelled to Nelson

on Tuesday night looking to

push away from the relegation

places after Saturday's impres-

sive draw at Colne.

Manager Danny Penswick had

done his homework on Nelson

and pre matched explained how

he new what to expect.

Penswick named an unchanged

side from Saturday's draw with

Jamie Gibson coming onto the

bench.

The game started with no real

rhythm and saw a lot of free

kicks and throwins early on. The

first real chance of the game fell

to the home side but their right

winger fired over from outside

the box. Gates first chance fell

to Billy McKenna from the cor-

ner but he was tackled before

he could get in his stride. Gate

could have opened the scoring

after 13 minutes but Josh West-

woods header was cleared off

the line. Gate had several

chances to counter from Nelson

attacks but first McKenna then

Noblet struggled to get shots

away.

Nat Taylor had Nelsons best chance

of the first half when he fired a shot

towards goal after Stayte lost sight

of the ball. Brett Ferguson had the

last chance of the half when he drift-

ed inside from the wing but his shot

was well over.

The second half couldn't have start-

ed better for Gate who opened the

scoring after 3 minutes. Nelson giv-

ing the ball away at the back aloud

Joe Noblet to pick up the ball and he

cooley slotted the ball past the Nel-

son keeper who left a lot of space on

one side of the goal.

The home sides heads seemed to

drop and Gate would again exploit

poor defending. Ryan Tanser picking

up the loose ball to use his pace and

beat the last defender and fire low

past the keeper.

Gates quick fire double would soon

become a triple when 6 minutes

later they added yet another. The

home side caught short at the back

again and in a 3 on 1 situation

Noblet crossed the ball across the

face of goal and Ferguson got to the

ball first to tackle the ball into the

net.

It was a nervy last 30 minutes for Gate

when Nelson got a goal back. Poor de-

fending from the corner aloud the Nel-

son man to meet the ball first and head

home. Billy McKenna had a great

chance to score a superb goal with 10

minutes left of the game. He jinked and

turned his way past 3 men but the end

product was lacking and his shot went

wide of the post.

Nelson could have made it a nervy fin-

ish late on when they won the ball back

from Gates through in. They burst for-

ward in numbers but the substitute

Morrison fired over the crossbar.

The win moves Gate up a place above

AFC Darwen and with a 2 point gap.

Gate are next in action next Saturday

when they host top of the league Run-

corn Linnets at home, kick off 3pm.

Report By Mark Ashmore

P W D L F A PTS POS

25 3 4 18 33 68 13 22nd

THIS SEASON CURRENT FORM

P W D L F A PTS POS

6 2 2 2 8 11 8 13th

23 Jan Nelson (H) L 0-3

30 Jan Barnoldswick Town (H) W 3-2

09 Feb Abbey Hey (H) W 2-0

13 Feb AFC Liverpool (H) D 2-2

20 Feb Ashton Athletic D 1-1

23 Feb Northwich Victoria (H) L 0-3

LAST 6 GAMES

01 Mar Cammell Larid 1907 (A) NWCFL

05 Mar Maine Road NWCFL

08 Mar Squires Gate (H) NWCFL

12 Mar Runcorn Town (A) NWCFL

19 Mar Silsden (A) NWCFL

22 Mar Colne (A) NWCFL

Next 6 GAMES

Founded: 1965

Ground: The Woods Park Stadium

Capacity: 1,500

Chairman: Terry Greer

Manager: Scott Dundas

Highest Attendance:

184 (2005-2006 season)

FA Cup Progression:

2002-2003

The club was founded in 1965 as Alsager from the merger of Alsager Institute and Alsager United, and the current ground was ac-

quired in 1967. They started off playing in the Crewe League. After improving the ground's facilities they joined the Mid Cheshire

League in the 1971–72 season. After the 1972–73 season they changed name to Alsager Town and they remained in the league under

that name until the 1985–86 season. In 1986 they changed name to Alsager United finishing fifth in the 1986–87 season and were run-

ners-up in the league in 1987–88. The club then reverted to Alsager were forced out of business for due to lack of funds associated

with poor support.

After two seasons in the Crewe League Premier Division, Alsager regained entry to the Mid Cheshire League, joining the Second divi-

sion, in the 1991–92 season. In 1995–96 they finished in third place, missing out on the runners-up spot on goal difference. In 1998

they joined the Midland League where they spent just one season, 1998–99 finishing as runners-up. They then applied to join

the North West Counties Football League. After the necessary ground and league position criteria were fulfilled, Alsager were accept-

ed for the 1999–2000 season, playing in Division Two, finishing 12th.

After the 2000–01 season it was decided to change the club name back to Alsager Townonce again, which also coincided with the

addition of floodlights to the Town Ground. After finishing in second place in the Second Division in 2001–02, they were promoted to

the First Division. The finished in 11th place in their first season in the First Division. The 2005–06 season saw Alsager finish in third

place and thus earn promotion to the Northern Premier League First Division. In 2006–07 they finished in 14th. They also finished in

14th in 2007–08, this time in the newly created Division One South.

The season also saw a new ownership of Alsager Town with local businessman Chris Ansell and former player Richard Mitchell teaming

up to take over the club and form Alsager Town Football Club Limited.

14/15 RECORD

HOME WINS: 6

DRAWS: 5

AWAY WINS: 4

DEFEATS: 18

POSITION: 19

15/16 RECORD

HOME WINS: 3

DRAWS: 4

AWAY WINS: 0

DEFEATS: 18

POSITION: 22

During your time at Gate, what has been your best moment/game?

Bamber Bridge away after the FA Cup game. Great for my family and friends as I live so

close.

Do you remember your first game for Gate? What was the score?

Maine Road in 2009 was my first game for Gate. I can’t remember much of the game to be

honest and definitely can’t remember the score.

What has been the best goal that you’ve scored?

It has to be that goal I scored against Bamber Bridge in the FA Cup , peach of a strike! Or

Ramsbottom at home in 2014. Not bad for a right back!

Last goal you scored?

Tap in against Ashton last year I think.

If you could pick 3 PL players to join Gate on a free. Who would they be and why?

John Terry, a natural leader and a solid centre back. We’d have a solid defence.

Sergio Aguero, for obvious reasons. Gate need a new striker so he would do.

Alexis Sanchez would be my final choice, his work rates unreal.

If you were manager of a 5 a side team and had to pick 2 Gate players and 3 PL players.

Who would you pick?

Me and Channy to represent Gate. PL players I’d have Petr Cech, Yaya Toure and Harry

Kane. That’d be unstoppable.

Best game and goal that you’ve ever seen?

As a Liverpool fan games don’t get much better than the Champions League final in Instan-

bul in 2005.

The best goal was Gerrard’s goal against Olympiakos where he just hits it from about 30

yards.

Last thing you do before kick off?

Look for my dad Ray, and wee on the pitch haha, sorry Brian!

If Gate were to reach the final of the FA Cup, who would you want to come up against?

Preston North End. My son Bailey would love that.

Andy Richards

This week we caught up with Gate captain Andy Richards and asked him

about his time at Squires Gate, and football in general.

Squires Gate FC proudly wore poppies on their shirts for this game, and both teams stood for two mins silence, before the

match against Alsager Town to the Royal British Legion Stadium. Gate bouyed by their win at table topping Maine Road last

weekend where they played them off the park Gate went into the game knowing a win would take them into the top half

of the table for the first time in over two years. Manager Dave McCann started with the same 11 who had won at Maine

Road for the first time this season.

Despite their lowly league position it was Alsager who got off to a great start, Steve Hughes firing home an 18 yard effort

on 9 minutes giving Gate keeper Ben Fletcher no chance. Seydou Bamba brought parity to the game on 19

minutes,scrambling the ball over the line after good work from Jack Cook, an in-form Jack Sowerby came close minutes

later, his header going just inches over the bar the visitors crossbar. In an entertaining 1st half it was Alsager who threat-

end next, hitting the crossbar with a header. On 40 minutes Gate's goalscorer Bamba came a whisker away from his sec-

ond, watching his spectacular left foot volley going inches wide.Gate's Adam Cowen scored what looked to be their second

of the afternoon only for the linesman to flag for offside to the bemusement of the crowd and home players, 60 seconds

later the Alsager keeper Steven Dryden brought out a fingertip save after Jack Cook hit a 20 yard volley.

Against the run of play Alsager took the lead on 72 minutes, Jed Davies with a 30 yard volley from a Gate clearance. The

away sides confidence visibly lifted after their second of the game and the Staffordshire side were determined to block out

Gate's enterprise knowing a win and a defeat for Winsford would take them out of the bottom two.

In an end to end finale to the game Gate thought they had found an equaliser when hotshot Sowerby latched onto a

Squires Gate looked more comfortable , than the home side, who fielded what to me is the tallest back five in the

league, but Gate pushed them back, and had a penalty claim denied, but then went behind on 14 mins to a goal

by Aaron Best. This seemed to make the visitors more determined, as the game went on, bringing out the best of

Alsager keeper Anthony White.

Gate fielded a new face on the left wing, in Zach Clark, and Max Rothwell starting his first game of the season,

after coming on in the second half last week. His game was short lived though when he suffered an ankle injury,

to be replaced by Jamie Gibson. Despite the visitors having most of the play in the first half the home side man-

aged to hold them out, with the odd attack to keep Gate keeper Ben Fletcher on his toes. The second half took a

similar pattern and as the game reached the last 15 mins, the home side had White to thank for retaining the

lead.

On the 80th min, a long centre from Billy McKenna, who was constantly working the defence down the right, and

his cross found new boy Zach Clark, with room to beat his marker as he raced in from the left, before placing the

ball beyond the reach of keeper White, to equalise for Gate, and set up a fantastic last ten minutes, which saw

the visitors, pumping balls into the danger area, with the home defenders preventing them taking the points

when at times it looked inevitable.

With the final seconds seeing more shots on goal than in the first half of the game, and most of the action took

place within eleven paces from the goal line. They traveled back up the M6 with their first point of 2014, when

SQUIRES GATE 1 SATURDAY 9th November 2013

ALSAGER TOWN 2 15:00

ALSAGER TOWN 1 SATURDAY 11th January 2014

SQUIRES GATE 1 15:00

It took Gate until the 24th minute to equalise the scoreline, Sean Holmes hacked down on the edge of the box

and with the referee awarding a penalty, Alex Murphy stepped up to slot home. Gate looked threatening and

again got themselves on the score sheet Danny Penswick rising highest from the corner to put the home side

ahead. Gate who could have been ahead even further shortly after but Alex Murphy's couldn't control the ball

on the edge of the area, moments later Murphy had a chance to add another goal to his tally but his header

found the wrong side of the post. But on 40 minutes Gate would cement thier lead, tricky Harry Dunn using his

lightening pace eased away past the defence and finish cleverly slotted the ball past Kurasic the Alsager keeper.

Into the second half and there was a buzz around the ground after Gate had come back from one down to be

leading 3-1 many fans were expecting double figures. Gate started the second half like the finished the first, the

home side were first to every ball and clearly wanted the win more. The man of the first half Alex Murphy could

have added another goal to his collection but his header was saved well by the Alsager goal keeper. It took Gate

until the 60th minute to add to their tally, Jake Forshaw meeting the ball first to head past the on-rushing goal-

keeper.

It would be Forshaw who would steal the headlines, the winger beating the offside trap before a composed

finish to make it 5 on the 75th minute. But the little winger wasn't done there, when on the 89th minute he

completed his hatrick from the penalty spot. Harry Dunn fouled on the edge of the box and Forshaw was

adamant to take the spot kick to make it six for the Gate.

The game started with a high intensity and a quick pace which is surprising given the time of season the game

was being played. The home side looked to keep possession from the start and looked to build up the play from

the back forward. This played into Gate's hands though as the home side struggled to play their game on a bob-

bley pitch with players who would perhaps be suited to a more direct play style. Gate's constant pressure got it's

reward on 12 minutes when Captain Danny Penswick's free kick found the run of Alex Murphy who's header

couldn't be stopped. Gate didn't stop there though and straight from the kick off were back pressing the ball.

Gate almost replicated their opener minutes later with a free kick in the same position but this time no- one

could get on the end of the delivery.

All the play in the first 30 minutes was in Alsager's half with Gate firmly on top. Brett Ferguson, forward from left

back had the chance to double Gate's lead but his shot was smothered by the goalkeeper. Alsager's first chance

of the game came after 35 minutes, a mix up in defence for Gate but they recovered well to clear the danger.

The last chance for Gate came again for Ferguson he found himself on the edge of the box but his shot, with his

weaker right foot, flew straight across goal and cannoned off the far post, just inches from the back of the net.

The second half started as quick as the first with both teams looking to add goals to the game. Gate's first chance

of the second half came 10 minutes in. Dodgy defending from the home side led to a very strong tackle inside

the box but the referee waved away any protest from the Gate players. Soon after Gate were awarded the pen-

alty they should have probably had earlier. It was a good run down the right by Mckenna before the home sides

defence again dived in. Alex Murphy to stepped up from the spot to score his and Gate's second of the game and

put the visitors further in front. The last 20 minutes of the game became very much end to end as the home side

probed for a late goal. But like they have countless times this season Gate kept the oppositions attack to a mini-

SQUIRES GATE 7 SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2014

ALSAGER TOWN 2 15:00

ALSAGER TOWN 0 SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2015

SQUIRES GATE 2 15:00

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 21 14:15 Foxhall A P-P League

Sun 28 14:15 Poulton FC H League

MARCH

Sun 06 14:15 Lytham Juniors H League

Sun 13 14:15 Blackpool Rangers A League

APRIL

Sun 03 14:15 Clifton Rangers A League

Sun 10 14:15 Foxhall Hoops H League

P W D L PTS

1 Foxhall 12 9 1 2 28

2 BJFF Blades 8 8 0 0 24

3 Squires Gate 8 8 0 0 24

4 BJFF Vipers 1 7 1 5 22

5 Lytham Juniors 9 5 1 3 16

6 Clifton Rangers 7 5 0 2 15

7 Poulton FC 5 3 0 2 9

8 St Annes 12 3 0 9 9

9 Foxhall Hoops 9 2 2 5 8

10 Thornton Clevleys 9 2 1 6 7

11 Fleetwood Gym 10 1 0 9 3

12 Blackpool Rangers 10 0 0 10 0

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Padiham 11 9 1 1 33 14 19 28

2 Colne 10 7 0 3 29 20 9 21

3 Workington 10 6 1 3 40 21 19 19

4 AFC Fylde 10 5 1 3 26 22 4 6

5 Ashton Athletic 9 5 0 4 25 24 1 15

6 Skelmersdale United 9 4 0 5 18 26 -8 12

7 Squires Gate 10 3 0 7 18 32 -14 9

8 Bamber Bridge 9 2 0 7 18 28 -10 6

9 Nelson 7 2 0 5 12 22 -10 6

10 Lancaster City 8 0 0 8 13 30 -17 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

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 NWCFL

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Runcorn Linnets 26 20 0 6 63 23 40 60

2 Colne 23 17 4 2 60 26 34 55

3 Atherton Collieries 24 17 3 4 75 43 32 54

4 1874 Northwich 25 15 4 6 55 43 12 49

5 Runcorn Town 27 13 4 10 57 44 13 43

6 West Didsbury & Chorlton 28 14 1 13 56 50 6 43

7 Bootle 28 12 7 9 56 55 1 41

8 Abbey Hey 26 12 5 9 48 43 5 38

9 AFC Liverpool 29 10 8 11 75 74 1 37

10 Barnoldswick Town 25 11 4 10 52 43 9 37

11 Ashton Athletic 26 10 7 9 40 34 6 36

12 Maine Road 30 11 3 16 54 60 -6 35

13 Congleton Town 24 10 5 9 47 44 3 35

14 Winsford United 27 9 8 10 48 60 -12 35

15 Nelson 26 10 4 12 48 44 4 34

16 Cammell Laird 1907 27 8 6 13 49 57 -8 30

17 Padiham 24 8 4 12 48 52 -4 28

18 Squires Gate 26 7 5 14 36 63 -27 26

19 AFC Darwen 25 6 6 13 51 76 -25 24

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

21 Silsden 23 4 6 13 32 58 -26 18

22 Alsager Town 25 3 4 18 33 68 -35 13

MARCH

Tues 01 19:45 AFC Blackpool A NWCFL

Sat 5th 15:00 Silsden A NWCFL

Tues 8th 19:45 Alsager Town A NWCFL

Sat 12th 15:00 1874 Northwich H NWCFL

Sat 19th 15:00 Congleton Town A NWCFL

Wed 23rd 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

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Atherton Laburnum Rovers 42 33 7 2 75 25 50 106

2 Bamber Bridge 42 24 11 7 81 37 44 83

3 Chadderton 42 20 11 7 99 64 35 83

4 Prescot 42 20 12 10 68 44 24 72

5 Newcastle Town 42 19 8 14 70 57 13 68

6 Braford Park Avenue 42 17 8 15 54 43 11 65

7 Clitheroe 42 16 8 17 61 40 21 59

8 St Helens Town 42 14 11 15 79 62 17 59

9 Salford City 42 16 13 14 58 61 —3 58

10 Burscough 42 14 10 16 58 68 -10 58

11 Flixton 42 15 15 13 50 42 8 57

12 Blackpool Rovers 42 16 9 17 66 64 2 57

13 Nantwich Town 42 14 15 13 60 60 0 57

14 Penrith 42 15 11 16 62 67 +-5 56

15 Bacup Borough 42 14 13 15 66 59 7 55

16 Glossop North End 42 16 9 17 70 67 3 54

17 Darwen 42 14 10 18 54 61 -7 52

18 Eastwood Hanley 42 14 10 18 45 57 -12 52

19 Maine Road 42 12 9 21 55 63 —8 45

20 Kidsgrove Athletic 42 9 8 25 53 94 -41 35

21 Skelmersdale United 42 7 10 25 45 84 -39 31

22 Blackpool Mechanics 42 2 4 36 27 137 -110 10

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Maghull 34 21 9 4 77 26 51 72

2 Bootle 34 20 8 6 89 49 40 68

3 Oldham Town 34 20 6 8 79 47 32 66

4 Ellesmere Port Town 34 16 9 9 65 46 19 57

5 Stantondale 34 16 9 9 59 49 10 57

6 Castleton Gabriels 34 15 10 9 61 48 13 55

7 North Trafford 34 14 9 11 67 63 4 51

8 Formby 34 14 9 11 4 49 0 51

9 Atherton Collieries 34 14 7 13 63 67 -4 49

10 Burnley Bank Hill 34 14 4 16 87 77 10 46

11 Westhoughton Town 34 14 3 1 65 75 -10 42

12 Cheadle Town 34 12 7 15 44 48 -4 40

13 Squires Gate 34 11 5 18 56 73 17 38

14 K Chell 34 10 8 16 52 72 -20 38

15 Holker Olds Boys 34 8 13 13 57 60 -3 37

16 Ashton Town 34 8 8 18 51 74 -23 32

17 Nelson 34 7 7 20 47 82 -35 28

18 Irlam Town 34 4 5 25 47 110 -63 17

Josh Kay started the season at Squires Gate, and showed bags

of potential in his time here. He impressed in pre season wins

over Wren Rovers and Lostock Green scoring a few belters

along the way. He joined AFC Fylde for an undisclosed fee a

few months ago and has continued to progress his playing

career to the next level.

"I'm delighted to join such a big club like Barnsley and can't

wait to get going," Josh told barnsleyfc.co.uk

"I know Barnsley give opportunities to younger players and I'll

aim to grab my chance when it comes along.

"I'd like to thank everyone connected with AFC Fylde and

Squires Gate for helping me to where I am today.

"This is a very exciting new chapter in my career and I'm determined to work really hard to make it a success." Kay con-

tinued.

He is not the only player to come through the ranks at Squires Gate, with Jack Sowerby joining Fleetwood Town for an

undisclosed fee back in November 2014 and has made 3 first team appearances since but is yet to score a goal for the

league one side.

EX GATE MIDFIELDER JOINS BARNSLEY

Gate midfielder Joe Noblet was on TV a few weeks back as he starred on ITV's Take Me Out with

Paddy McGuinness.

What is it? The objective of the show is for a single man to obtain a date with one of thirty single

women. The women stand on stage underneath thirty white lights, each with a button in

front of them. A single man is then brought down on stage via the 'Love Lift' and tries to

persuade the women to agree to this date in a series of rounds, playing a pre-recorded

video discussing his background, displaying a skill (such as dancing or playing a musical

instrument), or playing another video in which the man's friends or family reveal more

about his virtues and philosophy.

At any point during the rounds, the women can press the button in front of them to turn

off their light if they do not believe a date with this man would be constructive to their

well-being and if this occurs, their area of the stage will turn red. If, at the end of three rounds, there are still lights left

on, the bachelor will turn off all but two of the remaining lights himself. He will then have a chance to ask one question to

the last two women, before choosing which woman he wants to go on the date with by turning off one more light. If the

man is left with two lights at the end of round 3, he will just ask his question to the two remaining women and if there is

only one light left at the end of round 3, he will go on the date with that girl without asking her his question. There are

usually four men brought on in the course of a single episode, though on some occasions segments have been cut and

only three men have been shown.

How did Joe do? Joe got all the way to the final round where he got himself a date in Fernandos

NOBLET STARS ON TAKE ME OUT

Ian WoodwardIt’ll be no secret that you are disappointed with how this season has gone so far. What do

you think been the major cause for the downfall ?

We have struggled for the past couple of years to be honest. We had played some decent

football at start of the season but kept losing by the odd goal which affected confidence.

Players kept coming and going and we never seemed to be able to field a settled team. I

think the new manager is gradually starting to turn things around.

What has been your most memorable moment/game within your time watching Alsager?

That’s a difficult one. Winning our last three games of the 2013/14 season which kept us up

when we looked certainties to finish in the bottom three was probably the best.

Is there any players that Gate supporters should watch out for? Any players that have

stood out for you this season?

We have had such a vast turnover of players it is difficult to say, but captain Tom Fogg has

impressed me since he arrived.

If you were to bring in 3 Premier League players to Alsager Town on a free. Who would

you sign and why?

Robert Huth (Leicester) a no nonsense defender who has the experience. Dele Ali

(Tottenham) a great prospect and future England star. Jamie Vardy (Leicester) He’s played

in non league and is proving that anything is possible.

Have you ever been to Squires Gate before? If so, do you remember the score?

Unfortunately I haven’t.

What has been the best goal you have seen, in any league?

I couldn’t honestly say off the top of my head.

Have you ever been to Wembley on any occasion? What would be your dream scenario

there?

I have been to the old Wembley three times to watch my other team, Port Vale, but I would

love to go to watch Alsager there in an FA Vase Final.

There is still just under 20 games to play, what would be your targets for the rest of the

season?

To achieve the "great escape" and stay up!

Which grounds do you enjoy visiting in this league? Any grounds with good memories?

My wife and I live in Congleton, so I always enjoy going there, particularly when we win!

If you were manager of a 5 a side team, and you could pick 2 Alsager players and 3 all

time Premier League legends, who would you pick?

I'll pass on that one.

Jay Hayden Looking forward to Euro 2016, programme editor Jay Hayden 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

Kyle Walker

Eric Dier

Gary Cahilll

John Stones

Chris Smalling

Danny Rose

Ryan Bertrand

MIDFIELDERS

Jonjo Shelvey

Andros Townsend

Ryan Mason

Dele Alli

Michael Carrick

Theo Walcott

Raheem Sterling

Alex Oxlaide Chamberlain

FORWARDS

Daniel Sturridge

Wayne Rooney

Jamie Vardy

Harry Kane

1

BUTLAND

2

CLYNE

4

STONES

5

CAHILL

3

BERTRAND

6

ALLI

7

TOWNSEND

11

STERLING

8

ROONEY

9

KANE

10

VARDY

MY STARTING XI

WHO WILL BE KEY?

Eric Dier Spurs are one of the most solid teams at the back this season, and Dier has played

a huge part in that, being able to close down quickly and put pressure on forwards. He’s a

great prospect for the future so why not give him a chance this summer, when he has shown

that he can do it in the Premier League.

Dele Alli Another Spurs player who deserves his place this summer, I think he’ll be able to

link up well with Vardy and already knows Kane. Another great young addition to fill the gap

that Gerrard and Lampard have left. He can score some cracking goals too so who knows!

Jamie Vardy He has shown what he can do to defenders this season. It’s been a long time

since England have had a striker who plays off the last defender, and also has the pace to

leave them yards behind. He has passion, desire and the pace. A front three of him, Rooney

and Kane could be lethal.

HOW FAR WILL WE GO?

Looking at our group, I’ll be surprised if we don’t finish top but I said that in 2010. It just de-

pends what England team turns up. If it is the one that got us through qualifying, then we

could go to the quarters at least. I’ll say quarter finals.

23RD JANUARY 2016

NELSON 3

ALSAGER TOWN 0

9TH JANUARY 2016

ABBEY HEY 3

ALSAGER TOWN 1

SAT 26 DECEMBER 2015

ALSAGER TOWN 1

CONGLETON TOWN 3

19TH DECEMBER 2015

RUNCORN LINNETS 4

ALSAGER TOWN 0

5TH DECEMBER 2015

ALSAGER TOWN 3

WINSFORD UNITED 4

9TH FEBRUARY 2016

ALSAGER TOWN 2

ABBEY HEY 0

30TH JANUARY 2016

ALSAGER TOWN 3

BARNOLDSWICK TOWN 2

13TH OCTOBER 2015

RUNCORN LINNETS 1

ALSAGER TOWN 3

15 APRIL 2015

BACUP & ROSSENDALE 2

ALSAGER TOWN 3

28 MARCH 2015

COGNETON TOWN 0

ALSAGER TOWN 2

13TH FEBRUARY 2016

ALSAGER TOWN 2

AFC LIVERPOOL 2

9TH FEBRUARY 2016

ALSAGER TOWN 2

ABBEY HEY 0

30TH JANUARY 2016

ALSAGER TOWN 3

BARNOLDSWICK TOWN 2

SAT 26 DECEMBER 2015

ALSAGER TOWN 1

CONGLETON TOWN 3

5TH DECEMBER 2015

ALSAGER TOWN 3

WINSFORD UNITED 4

20TH FEBRUARY 2016

ASHTON ATHLETIC 1

ALSAGER TOWN 1

23RD JANUARY 2016

NELSON 3

ALSAGER TOWN 0

9TH JANUARY 2016

ABBEY HEY 3

ALSAGER TOWN 1

19TH DECEMBER 2015

RUNCORN LINNETS 4

ALSAGER TOWN 0

17TH OCTOBER 2015

ATHERTON COLIERIES 4

ALSAGER TOWN 3

25 APRIL 2015

ALSAGER TOWN 0

SQUIRES GATE 2

20 SEPTEMBER 2014

SQUIRES GATE 7

ALSAGER TOWN 2

11 JANUARY 2015

ALASGER TOWN 1

SQUIRES GATE 1

09 NOVEMBER 2014

SQURES GATE 1

ALSAGER TOWN 2

27 OCTOBER 2012

ALASGER TOWN 3

SQUIRES GATE 0

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OVERALL RESULTS

AT ALSGAER TOWN

GOALS

26 21

NWCFL LEAGUE HEAD TO HEAD RECORD

GOALS

36 33

3 3

CLEAN SHEETS

CONCEDED

63 68

AVERAGE GOALS PER GAME

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Squires Gate - last 5 matches 27/02/16

Alsager Town Last 5 matches 27/02/16

ALL COMPETITIONS

ALL COMPETITIONS

Home L W W W L

Away D L L L D

Collated W W D D L

W D L

1 0 9

W D L

2 4 9

W D L

1 2 9

W D L

3 2 5

0 Wins 1

0 Home Wins 2

0 Away Wins 5

3 Defeats 0

2 Home Defeats 0

2 Away Defeats 1

21 Score Draws 1

1 No Score Draws 37

0 Conceding 1+ goals 0

0 Scoring 1+ goals 1

1 Clean Sheets 3

0 Back To Back Wins 3

Squires Gate Alsager Town

PD2008/09 10th 7th

2009/10 13th 18th

2010/11 9th 20th

2011/12 16th 13th

2012/13 21st 15th

2013/14 19th 18th

2014/15 6th 17th

Home W L L W W

Away L L L D W

Collated L L W D W

W D L

2 3 9

W D L

5 2 5

WHO’S IN CHARGE?

James Gill

LAST SEASON

SQUIRES GATE 2

SILSDEN 0

Squires Gate made a bright start to the game and just a couple of minutes into the

half should have been ahead, good work by Mark Buchan, who's knock down found

Alex Murphy's run into the box but his shot was gathered well by the Silsden keeper.

Gate looked the hungrier of the two sides in the opening half and made it very tough

for Silsden to keep the ball and play their normal game, Gate made sure Silsden didn't

have time on the ball but when the away side did get through, the Gate defence stood

firm. More great play from Harry Dunn and Alex Murphy allowed the latter to find

space in the corner of the 6 yard box but his shot hit the side netting, Gate were

getting closer. The break though would come shortly after for Gate who would take

the lead. The corner fired into the near post and with the flick on won Mark Buch-

an was in the right place at the right time to flick home in what was a real poachers

goal. Silsden looked to be getting back into the game in the final 10 minutes but Gate

stood firm to deny them and could have doubled their lead on the break, with great

work from impressive Harry Dunn to get in behind at the back post but the end prod-

uct let the player down.

Into the second half Gate started as they'd started the first with alot of high pressure

not allowing Silsden time on the ball, it took Gate 7 minutes to double their lead a

good ball into the danger area for Gate Alex Murphy taking the chance and stretching

to get a toe onto the ball and put Gate two up. Gate had to be on their toes soon after

with Josh Westwood in the right place to clear the ball off the line and deny the visi-

tors. As the half went on Silsden had their chances to pull a goal back first a double

save from Ben Fletcher to deny them. Then Silsden had the ball in the net but the goal

was ruled out for a foul.

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Adults £6

Concessions (Over 60 & Under 16) - £3

Under 12’s - FREE*

*with an accompanied adult

Name Team Pts

1 Ben Fletcher Squires Gate 40

2 Daniel Hayden Squires Gate 40

3 Peter Naylor Barnoldswick Town 40

4 Spencer Leader Squires Gate 40

5 Joe Duckworth Winsford United 35

6 Jay Hayden Squires Gate 35

7 Mark Halliwell Irlam 35

8 Peter Jones West Didsbury & Chorlton 35

9 Steve Palmer Squires Gate 35

10 Ben Metcalfe Colne 30

11 Stuart Hopwood Squires Gate 30

12 Albert Cooper Squires Gate 25

13 Brett Ferguson Squires Gate 25

14 Brian Addison Squires Gate 25

15 Danny Penswick Squires Gate 25

16 Denise Gibson Squires Gate 25

17 Joe Noblet Squires Gate 25

18 John Maguire Squires Gate 25

19 Josh Kay Barnsley 25

20 Mark Ashmore Squires Gate 25

21 Mark Morrissey Irlam 25

22 Mick Fletcher Colne 25

23 Paul Eke Gateshead 20

24 Paul Smith AFC Liverpool 20

26 Ste Bignall Runcorn Linnets 20

27 Ash Rowley Squires Gate 15

28 Chris Appleton Winsford United 15

29 Peter Barton Ashton Athletic 15

30 Ray Richards Squires Gate 15

31 Tony Emmott Padiham 15

Ian Andy Your Prediction

Southampton v Chelsea 1-2 0-2

Watford v Bournemouth 2-1 3-0

Bolton v Burnley 1-1 0-2

Burton v Walsall 3-2 1-1

Coventry v Fleetwood 2-0 0-2

Gillingham v Chesterfield 3-1 3-1

Rochdale v Sheffield United 2-2 1-0

Plymouth v Notts Country 1-0 2-0

Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich 0-4 1-5

FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCRAMBLE

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

TWOFOLD NOW TEE

YACHTING IBM RIM

LANDOWNERS BET OR

JETS NTH NO SO

ICY DIFFRACT

UNDERFLOWS THE DID

CLOTHIER FAR AFT

WELCOME THAN NTH

UTENSIL DEED

NEIGHBOURED POUT TRUE

Football League Scramble: Fleetwood Town, Birmingham City, Bolton Wanderers, St Johnstone, Cardiff City, Huddersfield Town ,

MK Dons, Reading, Leeds United, Peterborough United

WHAT YEAR WERE THEY BORN?

Can you match the clubs with the year they were formed?

1907

1884

1887

1886

1882

1889

1905

1898

1892

PORTSMOUTH

BURNLEY

CHARLTON ATHLETIC

DERBY COUNTY

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

PORT VALE

NEWCASTLE UNITED

BARNSLEY

SHEFFIELD UNITED

AFC Blackpool (A)

Tuesday 1st March 2016

The Mechanics Ground FY4 5DY

Kick Off: 19:45

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Silsden (A)

Saturday 5th March 2016

The Angel Telecom Stadium BD20 0EH

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Alsager Town (A)

Tuesday 8th March 2016

Woodland Court ST7 2DP

Kick off: 19.45

Adults £6, Concessions £3

1874 Northwich (H)

Saturday 12th March 2016

The Roya British Legion

Kick Off: 15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

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

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

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

Chris FLETCHER

Leigh SKELLERN

Jonathan JONES

Michael LENNON

Chris M SMITH

Kyle STUBBS

Richard SMITH

Ben CLARKSON

Daniel BROWN

Elliot LEDWARDS

Ryan CONNOR

Michael MACHIN

Joshua MACINTOSH

Jake CHADWICK

Thomas FOGG

William BOOTH

Joshua CROFTS

Tom BROWN

Referee

Daniel Hitchell

Assistant Referees

Robert Wainwright

Lee Bull

Ben FLETCHER

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