Squires Gate vs Silsden

v Silsden

13.10.2015

NWCFL Premier Division

Kick Off: 19.45

Issue 9

£1.50

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

GATE FEATURE ON RADIO LANCASHIRE

On Wednesday night, Gate travelled to Padiham, and before the game Radio

Lancashire interviewed manager Danny Penswick. On being asked whether it

felt strange being called gaffer, Danny said “It’s very strange. I’m not used to

being called it but I don’t think it’s something that will catch on as I’ll still be

Danny in the changing rooms. If they say it then it shows they’ve got a little

bit of respect for me and hopefully they will listen to me.” Penswick has gone

from club captain to manager within a week and was asked if he had much

time to draw breath. “Not really, no. There’s not much breath to be drawn.

They’re still the same lads that were here last week and we’re still the same

team.”

Penswick was asked if he will benefit from being a young manager having

more energy and more free time, and having more contacts with players of his

own age. “Definitely. At the end of the day, if players are coming into the

club then they know me as a player an hopefully can respect me as a manag-

er. If I came in as a manager with none of the lads knowing me, then I think it

would be more of a difficult task to get them to respect me and believe in

what I’m trying to do. I think they understand the way I want to play football

and the way I am as a player and hopefully they can take traces of that on

and go on the pitch and perform to the best of their abilities.

Danny was asked how many senior pros he had in the changing room, and if

there is going to be a few that he will have to tear a strip off now and again.

“Hopefully not. I don’t want to tear a strip off any of them if they are playing

well, but there may come a time where that needs to be done. In the last

week, I’ve had nothing but good feedback and attitude from the lads. In

terms of senior players, we haven’t got that many, we’ve got Rico who is

about 102 but apart from that we are a young side. I don’t think it’s a case of

me taking over and everyone else is 34 or 35 who are winding their career

down. They are all hungry young lads who want to do well for the club and

for themselves.”

IN THIS PROGRAMME

In this issue, we have an ACTION REPLAY from the games against Winsford

United, Padiham and Bootle. Gate midfielder Josh Kay gives his predictions for

this evenings European Qualifiers in PREDICITION CORNER. You can see the

match reports from the two under 13 games, and how they have extended

their unbeaten run. In our regular feature THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN, we

take a trip back to 1983,

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 (Available for sponsorship)

Ash joined Gate towards the end of last season, and impressed in the time he played. He

scored a crucial equaliser at home to Congleton Town and will be looking to have an

impact this season.

Danny Penswick (Sponsored by Bill White)

Danny is the 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.

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WEMBLEY DREAM ENDED FOR GATE Saturday 3rd October 2015

Report by Mark Ashmore. Picture by Albert Cooper

Squires Gate kicked off a new era at The Royal British Legion Stadium as Danny Penswick took charge of

his first game. Penswick took the reigns after the club parted company with Dave McCann. Penswick

chose to recall Stephen Higgins after he served his ban and Mckendrick after his injury.

Gate started the half on fire and could have scored after 3 minutes. Penswick fired the freekick into the

box but couldn’t find a Gate man. From the goal kick Winsford went down the other end and had a

chance of their own. But Ben Fletcher came to Gates rescue to deny Winsford after the attacker found

space. Alex Colquhoun had the chance to open the scoring from the corner but his shot floated over the

bar.

The game was controlled by Gate throughout the first half with the home side seeing more of the ball

and having the best of the chances. Winsford opened the scoring against the run of play after 16

minutes. The striker reading the flick on which beat Colquhoun found the run of his teammate to score.

Gate had a shout for a penalty turned down on 25 minutes a good burst into the box from Mckendrick

the defender seemed to handball the ball but the ref waved away Gate’s claims. Gate were unlucky to

go into half time one goal down but couldn’t convert there chances.

The second half featured many chances again for Gate but the Blackpool side struggled to capitalise on

their dominance. Ash Rowley had the chance to grab a goal back for Gate on 50 minutes from just inside

the box. A good run from McKenna found Rowley who spun his man but his shot was saved. Rowley was

involved again 5 minutes later when he found Alex Mckendrick on the edge of the box but he chose to

cut the ball back to the edge of the box instead of across the face of goal and the ball was cleared. Billy

McKenna was next to attack the Winsford back line and showed good skill to get past his man but his

cross into the box couldn’t find any of the 3 Gate attackers waiting. Ryan Riley had a chance to put Gate

level after coming off the bench but his header went over the bar. The damning blow for Gate came on

84 minutes when Winsford broke on the counter attack. Gate lost the ball up top and Winsford broke to

find Danny Hudson he jinked past his marker and fired past Fletcher to put Winsford 2-0 up and through

to the next round. Gate had a chance to grab a goal back from the free kick but Josh Westwood’s

header went over the bar with one of the last kicks of the game.

After the game, Penswick said: “I was

pleased with the intensity and desire from

the boys today. Whilst we didn't get the

result we wanted, we looked to get the ball

down and play which was a positive and

gave us a better attacking threat."

Pics by Albert Cooper

Atherton Collieries v Alsager Town

Cammell Laird 1907 v Abbey Hey

Colne v Padiham

Congleton Town v Winsford United

Maine Road v AFC Darwen

Runcorn Town v AFC Blackpool

Squires Gate v West Didsbury &

Chorlton

Monday 19th October 2015

Atherton Collieries v Squires Gate

Runcorn Town v Cammell Laird 1907

Winsford United v Bootle

Tuesday 20th October 2015

Abbey Hey v Maine Road

AFC Blackpool v AFC Liverpool

Tuesday 13th October 2015

Abbey Hey v AFC Liverpool

Alsager Town v Runcorn Linnets

Barnoldswick Town v Padiham

Bootle v Runcorn Town

Congleton Town v 1874 Northwich

Nelson v AFC Blackpool

Squires Gate v Silsden

West Didsbury & Chorlton v Cammell Laird 1907

Wednesday 14th October

AFC Darwen v Colne

Saturday 17th October 2015

1874 Northwich v Barnoldswick Town

AFC Liverpool v Runcorn Linnets

Ashton Athletic v Bootle

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FLETCHER 11 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 15 0 0 0 0

RICHARDS 11 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 15 1 0 0 0

MCKENNA 8 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 15 2 1 0 0

WESTWOOD 10 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 14 0 1 1 0

PENSWICK 10 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 14 0 0 1 0

FERGUSON 11 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 15 1 0 1 0

MCKENDRICK 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0

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

BUCHAN 8 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 2 11 3 3 2 0

RILEY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ROWLEY 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 7 7 0 1 0

KAY 10 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 14 0 4 5 0

COLQUHOUN 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 10 0 0 0 0

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

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

TROUT 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 6 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

NOBLET 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

LEAGUE LEAGUE CUP FA CUP FA VASE 2015/16 CARDS

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THE GATE IS LOCKED Wednesday 7th October 2015

Report by Mark Ashmore. Picture by Albert Cooper.

Squires Gate faced recently relegated Padiham last Wednesday nightsearching for their first

league win of the season. Gat were in good spirits coming into the game with Danny Penswick

feeling confident they could win the game. Penswick chose to recall Anthony Stayte to the side

in place of Mckendrick who dropped to the bench. Joining him on the bench was new signing

Joe Noblet who signed for the club from Kendal having previously played for Gate two seasons

ago.

Gate started the game n the front foot and showed early attacking intent. Nobody could get

on the end of Richards early free kick into the box in the opening minutes of the game. Mark

Buchan was next with a chance after he jinked past his defender but his shot went wide of the

post. The home sides first chance of the game came when their centre back was forward from

the back but his header went over the bar from the free kick. Josh Westwood had the next

chance but Padiham’s keeper took the ball off Westwood’s head before he could connect with

it. Josh Kay had Gates best chance after beating four men his shot was blocked by Bamba for

Padiham. The home side had the last chance of the first half but Ex Gate player Alex Ralph’s

shot was blocked by Westwood.

Gate’s first chance came on the break nut Buchan took a touch too many and the home

keeper managed to scramble the ball away. Billy McKenna was in the rest place at the right

time but he put the rebound wide of the post. Josh Kay had a great chance to open the scoring

again but after he cut inside his shot cannoned off the inside of the post. Padiham caught Gate

on the break but EX Gate player Alex Murphy was beat to the ball. 10 minutes on the home

side almost scored by Richards was in the right place at the right time to clear the ball off the

line from a Fildes shot. Billy McKenna found space in behind the backline but he was closed

down by the keeper who spilled the ball. The

ball fell to Mark Buchan in the middle who

jinked past his man and fired the ball into the

back of the net with seven minutes of the game

left. Gate’s last chance of the game saw them

catch Padiham on the break with Penswick down

the right hand side but his ball into the box was

gathered by the goalkeeper. Gate held on until

the final whistle to record their first league

victory of the season.

Pic by Albert Cooper

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DANNY

PENSWICK Tonight represents a great opportunity for the entire squad. It's my first home league

game in charge after two challenging away games within a week. I'm pleased we man-

aged to get our first league win of the season on Wednesday and it's given all the lads

a massive boost. Saturday was tough from both a playing and managerial perspective.

We were beaten by a team who worked harder than us which is unacceptable at any

level of football. The lads have taken that on board and I'm looking forward to a much

more positive and aggressive performance tonight.

From a personal perspective it's been a whirlwind couple of weeks and id like to thank

Magsy (John Maguire), Stu (Stuart Hopwood) and everyone around the club for their

positive feedback and confidence in my abilities. Let's look forward to what should be a

great game and hopefully some more points.

We go into tonight's game looking to bounce back after a poor result and performance

on Saturday. Hopefully we’ll get a positive reaction from the lads as we try to improve

our recent run of results.

We’ve seen completely two different sides to Gate in the last two fixtures, and as a

group, consistency will be key over the next couple of games.

Silsden were unlucky to lose to a last minute goal against Runcorn on Saturday and will

be full of confidence going into tonight’s game. It promises to be a cracker.

Up The Gate

Danny

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Report by Mark Ashmore. Picture by Albert Cooper.

THE GATE IS UNLOCKED

Squires Gate travelled to Bootle on Saturday afternoon looking to build on their first league

win of the season on Wednesday night at Padiham. Manager Danny Penswick chose to recall

Ryan Riley, Nathan Trout and Mike Hall to a strong five-man bench.

The home side lined up with a young energetic looking side and didn’t take long to get into

the game. It took them just 5 minutes to find a way though Gates backline and open the

scoring. Josh Hamilton finding his way into the box unmarked to finish well past Fletcher.

Bootle looked lively and were first to most lose balls and kept looking to launch a quick

attack each time they got the ball. Gates first real chance came down the right hand side

with Mckenna his run was found by Penswick but Mckenna’s cross was cleared at the near

post. Josh Kay had a chance shortly after when he was found in the middle of the six-yard

box but his volley was straight at the keepers chest who did well to quickly clear the ball.

Josh Westwood was the next to take aim but like Kay previously his volley was blocked this

time by the face of his own player Mark Buchan. Bootle made it two when a long ball over

the top caught Gates defence out and Peterson made it two. The homeside looked ever con-

fident with a two-goal lead and made it three after 42 minutes. The ball bobbled up onto the

hand of Alex Colquhoun who was judged to have deliberately handled the ball Hamilton

converting from the spot to make it three before half time.

Gates first chance of the second half came from manager Danny Penswick. He lined up the

free kick perfectly but the home keeper did magnificently to save the shot. Gate pulled a

goal back after Ash Rowley spotted the home keeper of his line. He lined up the shot from

out side the box and with the goalkeeper on the floor from Buchan’s challenge, the ball

bounced over the line and in.

Gate tried to attack the home side but couldn’t find the

fluidity they had on Wednesday night and struggled to add to

the one goal they had. Bootle were ruthless in Gates box and

made it 4 on 73 minutes. Right back Ste Rothwell somehow

found himself inside the box to fire to Fletcher’s left and

score. Unfortunalty that would be the defender’s last act as a

couple of minutes later he would dislocate his knee.

Substitue Dom Marie rounded off the scoring for the game a

couple of minutes later when his fresh legs burst past Gates

tiring defence to make it 5-1 and game over.

Pic by Albert Cooper




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VS WEST DIDSBURY & CHORLTON

£6 ADULTS

£3 CONCESSIONS

FREE FOR UNDER 12’S

SQUIRES GATE 3-2 SILSDEN

Sat 14 September, 2013

Gate were the first team to attack, taking the game to the home side, and got two successive corners, but alas

came to nothing.

But unfortunately it was down hill from then on as the visitors failed to work on the home keeper Edward Hall.

While at the other end Ben Fletcher was called upon to make several fine saves, the first he had to dive low to his

left to turn a shot past the post, and then fly across the goal to push over a free kick from just outside the penalty

area, which beat a five man wall. Gate's attacking moves never got near enough to cause problems for the home

side. Too often, Gate were relying on turning the ball out for a corner, as a last resort, and on 33 mins it was from a

corner kick, that Danny Gleave scored the first of his two goals, with his second coming 12 mins into the second half

on 57 mins.

The second half produced a Blood Red Sky, as the winter sun set behind the home goal, and it was the visitors who

saw red, as they gave away two penalties with Chris Wademan scored both, sending Ben Fletcher the wrong way

on 65 and 75 mins. While in between the penalties, Gate's Jamie McQuillan pulled one back, after a solo run and

shot beat keeper Edward Hall. But the referee, had to be called over by the assistant as the ball broke through the

back of the net, with the spectators thinking it had missed, it clearly had gone through a gaping hole in the back of

the net, and finished outside the back of the goal. It was only after the referee Neil Munday had checked the hole in

the net, that he awarded a goal to Gate.

But there was no way back for the visitors, and a poor clearance from skipper Daniel Penswick, straight at an

attacker, gave Dale Feather on as a sub, the chance to score, he beat Ben Fletcher giving him chance, and with only

two mins remaining Silsden pushed forward to try and improve their goal difference.

With just 60 seconds on the clock, Squires Gate resumed where they left off the previous Saturday at Maltby Main,

when Jack Sowerby's mazy run ended with a shot from 25 yards just flying inches over the bar, and the confidence

gained last week was evident as they tore into the visitors. The home fans didn't have to wait long before it pro-

duced results, and on 10 mins it was again Jack Sowerby on the spot to side foot a pass from Ben Fishwick, giving

keeper Edward Hall no chance, and put the home side into a deserved lead. Then three mins later he doubled his

and Gate's goal tally when he ran through the defence firing a shot past the keeper on 13 mins. The running and

passing of a Gate side with a handful of team changes from when they played their last home game, going down to

Wigan Robin Park, was a revelation as to the pace and skill of this young side, restricting the visitors to very few

opportunities.

While their keeper was kept busy, and made a great save from Ben Fishwick back after injury, when Ben hit a 'pile

driver' from a corner kick, and Edward Hall brought off a great save turning the ball round the post. But as usual,

while Gate were going forward the visitors got the chance to pull a goal back when Michael Hall's pass found Na-

than Egan, who gave Ben Fletcher no chance as he drove the shot past him into the bottom corner, on the stroke of

half time, sending them into the dressing room feeling they were in with a chance. When the game resumed it was

Silsden who were on the acendecy, and a fine save by Ben Fletcher, and the visitors efforts were rewarded when

from the resulting corner, Stephan Throup, ran through to score smashing the ball into the net on the 62 min.

This lifted the game with the pace taking it's toll on some of the players, and both teams brought on fresh legs to

try to snatch the all important winner, and it was Gate who retook the lead, on 67 mins. With what turned out to

be the match winner. It was a goalmouth scramble with several shots being blocked on the line, but the home side

was unable to clear, and a shot from Ben Jakes, was adjudged to have crossed the line by the Referee's assistant,

who was in the best position to judge.

SILSDEN 5-1 SQUIRES GATE

Sat 30 November, 2013

SILSDEN 0-0 SQUIRES GATE

Wed 13 August, 2014

SQUIRES GATE 2-0 SILSDEN

Sat 06 December, 2014

Squires Gate travelled to 8th placed Silsden full of confidence after an impressive victory against Maine

Road the previous weekend. It was Gate who had the first shot of the game but Murphy's volley fell

straight into the arms of the Silsden keeper. A strong drive down the left from the home side led to Gate

conceding a corner but the home side couldn't capitalise from the corner. It was Silsden who again had

the next chance, a free kick in was parried low from Ben Fletcher but the follow up shot was blocked on

the line.

The next passage of play was all the home side, good build up play in midfield led to a long diagonal pass

to the left but the final ball delivered in to the box couldn't find a home sides head. It was Gate again on

the attack with clever play from Jack Sowerby on the edge of the area but he couldn't find room to let off

a shot. It was Dunn and Sowerby who again linked up but Dunn’s cross into the box just evaded Sower-

by’s head and was cleared away. Sowerby was again in the box after good work in the midfield from

Cook and Murphy to win the ball back, but Sowerby’s cross was millimetres away from Dickinson’s head.

It was the home side who seemed to start the brighter in the second half, a strong drive through the

middle of the Gate midfield but Ben Fletcher made a superb save. Good work again from the Silsden

winger but his cross which found the attackers head found the bar, not the net. Silsden who put on the

pressure throughout the second half, shot wide after a chip over the edge of the box. It’s fair to say that

Gate keeper Ben Fletcher was man of the match for the away side in the second half, he continued to

pull of save after save to deny the home side. Gate weren't without their chances though and as the

home side started to slow Gate continued the pressure. Winger Harry Dunn cut through the home sides

defence like a hot knife through butter on 80 minutes and only a last minute clearance denied what

would have been a fine goal. With the game drawing to a close both keepers saw lots of the ball but

neither side could find the winning goal.

By this point, Gate were 3 points off what they had reached throughout the previous campaign. 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 product 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 visitors. 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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P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Padiham 7 7 0 0 24 8 16 21

2 Colne 9 7 0 2 34 21 13 21

3 Ashton Athletic 7 5 0 2 23 13 10 15

4 Workington 5 3 0 2 20 10 10 9

5 AFC Fylde 4 1 0 2 14 15 -1 6

6 Skelmersdale 5 2 0 3 6 13 -7 6

7 Squires Gate 3 1 0 2 4 12 -8 3

8 Bamber Bridge 6 1 0 5 9 18 -9 3

9 Nelson 6 1 0 5 11 22 -11 3

10 Lancaster City 6 0 0 6 8 21 -13 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

Sat 10th 15:00 Workington Town H P-P Cup 2nd Leg

Fri 16th 19:30 AFC Fylde A League

Sat 24th 15:00 Ashton Athletic H 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

Please note that the reserves’ home games will now be played at Myerscough College. Last

weekend’s cup fixture against Workington Town was postponed, and the reserves will now travel

to AFC Fylde on Friday where they will be looking to pick up their second consecutive win after a

bad start. However, it will be a tough game as AFC Fylde currently sit 5th in the league and have

scored 14 goals in 4 games.

P W D L F A PTS POS

12 3 3 6 19 21 12 19th

THIS SEASON CURRENT FORM

P W D L F A PTS POS

6 3 0 3 12 7 9 9th

Founded: 1904

Ground: The Angel Telecom Stadium

Capacity: 2,300

Chairman: Sean McNutty

Manager: Danny Bolton/ Ryan Haigh

COMPETITION DATE SCORE

NWCFL 08 Aug Silsden 2-3 Maine Road

NWCFL 12 Aug AFC Darwen 2-2 Silsden

FA Cup EP 15 Aug Silsden 2-1 West Allotment Celtic

NWCFL 22 Aug Alsager Town 1-2 Silsden

NWCFL 25 Aug Silsden 3-2 Padiham

FA Cup P 29 Aug Silsden 0-2 Padiham

NWCFL 01 Sep Silsden 2-2 Ashton Athletic

FA Vase 1Q 05 Sep Silsden 3-1 Thornaby FC

NWCFL 12 Sep Silsden 2-2 Runcorn Town

NWCFL 15 Sep AFC Blackpool 5-0 Silsden

NWCFL 19 Sep Silsden 2-3 Winsford United

NWCFL 22 Sep Silsden 3-1 Barnoldswick Town

NWCFL 26 Sep Cammell Laird 2-0 Silsden

NWCFL 29 Sep Silsden 0-2 AFC Darwen

FA Vase 2Q 03 Oct Silsden 6-0 Daisy Hill

WDCC 1R 06 Oct Selby Town 0-2 Silsden

NWCFL 10 Oct Runcorn Linnets 2-1 Silsden

Highest Average Attendance:

Highest Attendance:

1,564 v FC United of Manchester, March 2007

FA Cup Progression:

First Qualifying Round 2004/05

Silsden AFC was formed in September 1904 and has seen many teams come and go playing Saturdays and Sundays.

The present Saturday senior team has been playing for only eight years starting life in the Craven & District football

league Division Two, after the said team had progressed through the junior section within the club. They spent 3

years in the Craven league moving up to the premier division and in the last year set a new record of going through

the season unbeaten in all competitions. From there they joined the West Riding County Amateur League in Division

Two and quickly gained promotion up into the Premier division where they enjoyed 3 seasons. In season 2002/2003

Silsden set another record in going through the season unbeaten in all competitions. To add to this they also won

the West Riding County Challenge Cup for the following 3 years.

In season 2004/2005 Silsden gained promotion to Division 1 in The North West Counties Football League in their

inaugural season. Silsden AFC have also a progressive junior set up with age groups running from U7’s right through

to U17’s, some age groups run two teams making this one of the largest football clubs in the area. All teams play at

Keighley Rd, Silsden, where we have 2 senior fields as well as a large set up for the junior section

In 2005/2006 Silsden under 19’s entered for the first time the West Riding Academy League (Northern Section)

Division West. In 2006/2007 Silsden under 19’s won the Northern Alliance West Division League. In May 2009 the

building of a new clubhouse & changing facilities was completed & in August 2010 saw the completion of the

ground improvements which meant a return of Silsden AFC to its rightful place back in Silsden at The Angel Telecom

Stadium.

Squires Gate - last 5 matches 13/10/15 Silsden - Last 5 matches 13/10/15

ALL COMPETITIONS

Home D D L L L

Away W D L W L

Collated L L L W L

At Winsford United At Squires Gate

Overall (16)

Records

Previous Meetings

Results Total %

Squires Gate 3 37.50

Silsden 1 12.50

Draw 4 50

Goals Total Av.PG


Silsden 7 0.88

Results Total %

Silsden 3 37.50

Squires Gate 2 25

Draw 3 37.50

Goals Total Av.PG

Silsden 16 2.00


Results Total %


Silsden 4 25

Draws 7 43.75

Goals Total Av.PG


Silsden 23 1.44

Highest Aggregate Score: 7 Silsden 5-2 Squires Gate

Highest Squires Gate Score: 5 Squires Gate 5-0 Silsden

Highest Silsden Score: 5 Silsden 5-2 Squires Gate

Season Date

2012/2013 Wed 17 Oct Silsden 2-1 Squires Gate

Tue 21 Aug Squires Gate 1-1 Silsden

2011/2012 Tue 13 Mar Squires Gate 2-2 Silsden

Wed 09 Nov Silsden 3-0 Squires Gate

ALL COMPETITIONS

Home D L W L W

Away W L L W L

Collated L L W W L

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 NWCFL

Sat 17th 15:00 West Didsbury H NWCFL

Mon 19th 19:45 Atherton Collieries A NWCFL

Sat 24th 15:00 Maine Road A MU Cup R1

Sat 31st 15.00 Padiham H 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

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

Sat 9th 15:00 Maine Road A NWCFL

P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Colne 13 10 2 1 41 18 23 32

2 Runcorn Linnets 12 10 0 2 27 10 17 24

3 Runcorn Town 14 7 3 4 33 21 12 24

4 Bootle 15 7 3 5 29 27 2 24

5 1874 Northwich 14 7 3 4 29 28 1 24

6 Barnoldswick Town 13 7 2 4 31 20 11 23

7 Ashton Athletic 14 6 4 4 22 16 6 22

8 Nelson 13 6 2 5 28 21 7 20

9 Atherton Collieries 11 6 2 3 27 24 3 20

10 AFC Liverpool 13 5 4 2 37 27 10 19

11 Cammell Laird 1907 15 5 4 6 33 30 3 19

12 Abbey Hey 10 5 2 3 20 20 0 17

13 Padiham 14 5 2 7 28 32 -4 17

14 West Didsbury & Chorlton 14 5 1 8 25 29 -4 16

15 Winsford United 13 4 4 5 21 29 -8 16

16 AFC Darwen 15 4 4 7 30 43 -13 16

17 Congleton Town 10 4 2 4 19 21 -2 14

18 Maine Road 13 4 1 8 22 32 -10 13

19 Silsden 12 3 3 6 19 27 -8 12

20 AFC Blackpool 11 3 2 6 21 31 -10 11

21 Squires Gate 13 1 4 8 12 31 -19 7

22 Alsager Town 12 0 2 10 14 31 -17 2

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

THE TASMANIAN LINK

In March of 2014, Chris Wademan made his last appearance for Silsden before linking

up with Tasmanian side Riverside Olympic of the Northern Premier League. Chris

followed in the footsteps of a number of other Cobbydalers who have tried their luck

down under. It was no doubt that Silsden would miss the goals that Wademan bought

to the side throughout the season. Former Silsden players Andy Geary and Colin Guest

also had a spell down there, and ended up staying in Australia.

Chris returned to Silsden, and has made ten league appearances so far this season, and

has been voted man of the match in a third of those. During their 3-2 defeat at home to

Maine Road at the start of the campaign, despite not scoring, he made himself known to

the opposition. Within the first 4 minutes, he played a part in setting up the first goal, as

he sped past Callum Jones and drove the ball into the box for Daniel Harper to eventual-

ly score. Wademan was causing a lot of problems for the opponents as they could not

keep up. His mazy dribble beat two defenders before getting upended in the penalty

box. This performance earnt him his first man of the match award.

The “Tazmanian Devil” as he is called by some Silsden fans, was there once again in

their game against Alsager Town. With 90 minutes gone, and the Cobbydalers down to

10 men and losing 1-0, they were surely resigned to defeat? Wademan picks the ball up

on the right from 25 yards, drifts past four Alsager defenders as if they weren’t there

and slides it past Burzynski to level the scoring in stoppage time. With seconds left,

substitute Zack Dale out paced the bullets’ defence and volleyed it past Burzynski to

give Silsden a 2-1 lead.

Chris Wademan has been one of Silsden’s biggest attack threat this season. The right

midfielder can just pick the ball up from anywhere and is not scared to take on any

defender. Another team that failed to deal with his pace was Padiham, although he did-

n’t add to his goal tally, he was just running through the defence and setting up goal

scoring opportunities for the duration of the game.

As well as creating chances, Chris also know where the goal is. He is currently Silsdens

top scorer with four league goals, but he has scored ten goals in all competitions.

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2 1 5

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W D L

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W D L

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W D L

1 1 3

W D L

1 3 3

1 Wins 1

12 Home Wins 0

1 Away Wins 1

0 Defeats 0

0 Home Defeats 1

0 Away Defeats 0

7 Score Draws 8

8 No Score Draws 15

0 Conceding 1+ goals 0

0 Scoring 1+ goals 0

1 Clean Sheets 1

12 Back To Back Wins 1

2014/15 RECORD

Played 40

Won 16

Drawn 8

Lost 16

Scored 55

Conceded 62

Goal Difference -7

Position 10th

Squires Gate Silsden

2006/07 18th 14th

2007/08 6th 11th

2008/09 10th 9th

2009/10 13th 14th

2010/11 9th 16th

2011/12 16th 12th

2012/13 21st 18th

2013/14 19th 15th

2014/15 6th 10th

21/01/1983

Here in THE YEAR THEY WERE BORN feature, we focus

on ANDY RICHARDS and life back in 1983.

THE YEAR IN FOOTBALL

Bob Paisley’s last season as Liverpool manager ended on a

high as they won the First Division with a comfortable 11

point lead over Watford. It was Watford’s first season in

the First Division after being promoted and to finish as

runners up with a 1 point lead over Manchester United was a great achievement. Luther

Blissett was top scorer with 27 goals. Manchester City were relegated despite spending £5m,

along with Brighton and Swansea.

Manchester United won their first trophy under Ron Atkinsons management as they picked up

the FA Cup beating Brighton 4-0 in the replay. Liverpool completed the double as they picked

up the league cup. In the European Cup, defending champions Aston Villa were beaten by

Juventus who went on to finish as runners up. The final took place at the Athens’ Olympic

stadium in Greece, where German side Hamburg went on to win 1-0.

TOP 5 SONGS THAT WEEK

#1 Phil Collins - You Can’t Hurry Love

#2 Men At Work - Down Under

#3 Renee & Renato - Save Your Love

#4 David Essex - A Winter’s Tale

#5 Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue

WHAT HAPPENED IN 1983

The CD goes on sale for the first time.

The £1 coin is introduced in England and Wales.

The first episode of Blackadder is aired on BBC.

England failed to qualify for Euro 84, after losing 1-0 to Denmark.

The first heart and lung transplant was carried out at Harefield hospital.

#1 BOX OFFICE FILM OF 1983

It was no contest for film in 1983. as it was only Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Terms of

Endearment got over $100m It was Return of the Jedi that got a total of $253m gross

compared to $108m for Terms of Endearment.

PRICES IN 1983

Th average price of a pint was 93p. The average price of milk was only 21p!

Why not join in our new prediction league for FREE! All you need to do if you want to get your name in the programme is send your predic-tions to [email protected] before 19:30 today. It is 10 points for a correct score, and 5 points for a correct result! This week we have Gate midfielder Josh Kay, and media manager Mark Ashmore who takes his second crack at giving his predictions after scoring only 15 points last time. We also have Gateshead fan Paul Eke, who runs the fanzine ‘Heed Historian’ giving his predictions as part of a ‘Non League Day’ special.

Name Team Pts

1 Spencer Leader Squires Gate 40

2 Daniel Hayden Squires Gate 35

3 Mark Halliwell Irlam 35

4 Albert Cooper Squires Gate 25

5 Brian Addison Squires Gate 25

6 Jay Hayden Squires Gate 25

7 John Maguire Squires Gate 25

8 Mark Morrissey Irlam 25

9 Mick Fletcher Colne 25

10 Stuart Hopwood Squire Gate 20

11 Chris Appleton Winsford United 15

12 Mark Ashmore Squires Gate 15

13 Peter Barton Ashton Athletic 15

14 Ray Richards Squires Gate 15

Josh Paul Mark Your Prediction

Belgium v Israel 3-1 3-0 3-0

Italy v Norway 2-0 2-0 2-1

Malta v Croatia 1-1 0-3 1-2

Holland v Czech 3-2 1-1 1-2

Turkey v Iceland 0-0 1-1 0-2

Iran v Japan 1-3 1-2 0-1

Honduras v South Africa 2-2 3-1 0-2

USA v Cost Rica 2-1 1-0 2-0

Egypt v Australia 0-1 2-1 0-2

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 League

P W D L PTS

1 Squires Gate 5 5 0 0 15

2 BJFF Blades 4 4 0 0 12

3 Foxhalll 4 3 1 0 10

4 BJFF Vipers 5 3 0 2 9

5 Poulton FC 3 3 0 0 9

6 Lytham Juniors 3 2 0 1 6

7 Clifton Rangers 3 1 0 2 3

8 St Annes 5 1 0 4 3

9 Thornton Cleveleys Blue 4 1 0 3 3

10 Foxhall Hoops 4 0 1 3 1

11 Blackpool Rangers 4 0 0 4 0

12 Fleetwood Gym 4 0 0 4 0

SQUIRES GATE 12-3 EUXTON VILLA

Gate got off to a slow start in the cup as Euxton came out on the front foot. However a break away goal after 7 minutes from

Grundy was a sign of things to come. More end to end football resulted in chances for both teams, resolute defending from Gates

defenders provided a platform to build on for the forwards. An impressive half for Gate then continued as Grundy scored 3 more

within the half. The downside to the first half was a well taken finish by Euxton. Further goals were added by Luca Stefani, Connah

Trevelyan and Ethan Goulding.

Gate came out in similar fashion to last week in the second half, conceding two in quick succession. The first was from a cross was

tapped into the open goal and the second a finely struck free kick from Gates vote of Euxtons MoM. A reaction was needed to

prevent the pressure. That's what was got when Grundy scored his 5th and 6th of the game, this allowed Gate to control the game

more with Dimitri Jackson and Goulding shifting the play. Substitute Nathan Nicholas then scored two in a quick fire double.

Mackenzie Webster then scored a fine header from a Jack Robinson cross.

Although Grundy scored 6, Man Of The Match went to Luca Greenwood who impressed defensively throughout.

LYTHAM JUNIORS 2-5 SQUIRES GATE

A controlling performance in terms of possession but a battle for the first half was something gate haven't been used to. Plenty of

intent came from the left and right hand side through Josh Dolby-Armstrong and Luca Stefani.

Brogan Grundy did well leading the line on his own. But there was very little to show from the constant forward play except a

super strike from Dimitri Jackson that crashed off the crossbar and numerous corners because of good defending and good goal-

keeping. Second half was a contrast to the first half. There was an instant impact from Jack Robinson, scoring a fine individual

effort. A second was quick in coming with Ethan Goulding breaking into space and firing into the bottom right hand corner.

A similar fashion as recent weeks resumed when sloppy play at the back gave Lytham a chance that Harry Ahern was close to

keeping out. That sparked Gate back into action with Robinson scoring an identical goal to his first.

A free kick for Lytham was spilt by Ahern and Lytham tapped the ball into an open goal.

Then tempers flared when a late challenge ended up with Oscar Dugdale struggling with a head injury and argument occurred

between Robinson and the Lytham player in question.

BUT CAN YOU DO IT ON A COLD TUESDAY NIGHT IN STOKE?

There’s nothing worse than losing away from home on a cold Tuesday night. I’ve had many

awful experiences at Tuesday night games in my time watching Watford. The trip to Blackburn

in 2013 comes to mind, and it never was a glamorous tie. This was one was one to forget

though. A dull 90 minutes of football, looked like we were heading for a 0-0 and rightly so. But

up stepped Jordan Rhodes, who was there to head the ball into the top corner with 93 minutes

on the clock. That game just about sums up Tuesday night games for me. However, one of the

best performances I’ve seen was on a cold Tuesday night in...Hull.

Looking through Squires Gate’s results over the past three seasons and it’s clear to see that we

don’t have much luck on Tuesday night’s at all. Last season we played 9 league games on a

Tuesday night, and we only picked up 12 points out of a possible 27 and only won 3 of those.

The Good - Barnoldswick Town 1-3 Squires Gate

A strong Gate side featured Harry Dunn, Jack Sowerby and Alex Murphy as an attacking force.

After a goalless first half, and the best chance falling to Brett Ferguson, who fired over the bar,

Gate were going to have to step up their game. It was Barnoldswick who took the lead after

Gate lost possession from a throw in. Harry Dunn levelled for Gate after the keeper spilled Jack

Sowerby’s free kick. Defender Josh Westwood volleyed home from a corner and Gate took all 3

points.

The Bad - Squires Gate 2-3 Bamber Bridge (AET)

Squires Gate had earnt a replay after drawing away at Bamber Bridge in the FA Cup. Ferguson

headed the home side in front after just 15 minutes. Brigg equalised after half time from what

was a dubious penalty. Jack Sowerby was there again to put Squires Gate into a shock 2-1 lead

with half an hour on the clock. However, it was not meant to be for the ties minnows when

Bridge equalised for the second time 3 minutes later despite trying to park the bus. Fletcher

was there with 2 minutes to go, to deny Bridge a winner in normal time. Into the second half of

extra time, and Bridge eventually got their winning goal after a lucky deflection took the ball

past Ben Fletcher. A valiant effort from Squires Gate though as it took the Evo Stick Division

One side 210 minutes of football to go through to the next round.

The Downright Awful - Colne 3-0 Squires Gate

In my opinion, this is one of the worst performances in my time at Squires Gate. We went to

Colne on the back of a 7-2 win over Alsager Town, and looked to carry on a great run. The home

side were 5 places above Gate after taking 16 points from 10 games, and they had the better

start, having plenty of possession and looked confident on the ball. The ball was played straight

through the Gate defence to find Chris Anderson who opened the scoring. After the break, Tom

Berwick doubled the lead as he tapped the ball in from 6 yards. Squires Gate just weren’t doing

enough to even threaten the Colne goal, and it got worse for them as Danny Boyle latched on to

a goal kick to put the ball beyond Ben Fletcher.

Gate have been involved in some cracking Tuesday night games this season, but sadly only 1 has

gone our way. We have lost 4-3 to Atherton Collieries, 4-1 to Colne and 4-2 to Hull based side

Barton Town Old Boys in the FA Cup.

With only three Tuesday night games left for us this season, lets hope we can turn things

around and get 3 points on the board tonight!

WIGAN ROBIN PARK 2-3 SQUIRES GATE

Sat 12th April, 2014

Squires Gate travelled to Wigan Robin Park in what was

another important game in their quest for Premier League

survival. Having battled well against league leaders Norton

United the week before, Squires Gate arrived in Wigan full of

determination, and it was bottom side Wigan who started

the brighter side, a free kick just outside the area was saved

confidently by the returning Ben Fletcher, and again it was

Gate who had the best chance of the opening 15 minutes

when a clever ball played over the top to Jack Sowerby who

saw his shot tipped round the post.

At nearly 17 Minutes on the clock and a clearance from the Squires Gate defence was

returned to the pitch quickly, this left two Gate defenders out of position allowing

Stephen Milne to finish well for the home side on 17 minutes, It was again the home

side who had the next talking point, a ball played through the middle of the Gate de-

fence resulted in keeper Fletcher bringing down the Wigan attacker, Fletcher was

given a straight red card and the resulting penalty was converted past stand in goal-

keeper Andy Richards by Philip Howard on the 27th minute.

Into the second half and both teams looked equal with most of the play being battled

for in both midfields. It wasn't until the 66th minute that the breakthrough came, a

foul outside the box by a Wigan defender allowed the freekick to be delivered, the

freekick met the head of one of the Wigan defenders resulting in an own goal.

At 2-1 the goal seemed to raise the morale of the away side who went back on the

attack. The introduction of Billy Mckenna from the bench offered another attacking

threat, the striker looking full of confidence was bought down right in the corner of the

pitch, but the resulting free-kick couldn't find a man in blue. It was Mckenna again

whose clever run sent him through, but seemingly the keeper had it under control,

until a poor touch and re-bound from the keeper allowed Mckenna one on one to

finish well and slotted the equalising ball home on the 74th minute.

Gate full now of confidence, having come from 2-0

down with just 10 men carried on attacking looking

for the three points, and that man Billy Mckenna

again on the right who whipped in a perfect cross,

which was met by the head of sub James Washburn

to give Gate the lead this time on 90 minutes.

Pics by Albert Cooper

2,300 The capacity of their stadium - The Angel Telecom

Stadium

1904 The year Silsden were formed

2003 The year they won the Premier Division

2004 The year they achieved their best record in the FA

Cup and FA Vase

55 The amount of goals Silsden scored last season

9TH The highest position they have finished in the past

10 years.

5-0 Their biggest away defeat this season came against

AFC Blackpool

151 Their highest home attendance this season was

against Barnoldswick Town

16 Joe Mitchell and Chris Wademan have appeared in

16 out of 17 games this season.

1.9 The average goals Silsden have scored this season.

CRABTREE HUNTER

MOSES HAWORTH MCNALLY

THORPE

FIRTH MITCHELL WADEMAN

MORRIS RYAN

How they lined up vs Runcorn Linnets (Lost 2-1) 4-4-2

—— SAT ——

31 OCT 15:00

VS PADIHAM

£6 ADULTS

£3 CONCESSIONS

FREE FOR UNDER 12’S

BY ROAD

M61 to junction 5. follow

signs for Westhoughton,

turn left onto the A6 and

turn right onto the A579

(Newbrook Road/Bolton

Road going into Atherton.

At the first set of traffic

lights, turn left into

the high street, and

then take the second

left into Alder Street

leading onto the

ground.

PARKING

The best place to

park would be on

Alder Street so you

can easily get out of

the ground and this is

free to all supporters.

BY TRAIN

The nearest station is

Atherton Central.

The ground is a 10

minute walk from the

station, and the easiest

route is to go onto

Bolton Road, take the first

left onto Bolton Old Road,

and walk until you see

Alderford Street. This will

lead you onto Alder Street

where the ground is based.

19.10.2015, KO 19:45

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

Atherton town. Here are a

list of some:

The Letter Inn

The Talbot

The Jolly Nailor

The Red Lion

The Pendle Witch

LAST TIME

25.08.2015

The last time we

played Atherton

Collieries, it was on a

Tuesday night at the

end of August. In

which was a 7 goal

thriller, Atherton

Collieries walked out 4-3

victors.

CURRENT FORM

WWWWWD

Team Nationality

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P_BL_ Z_B_L_T_

M__SS_ S_SS_K_

P__L P_GB_

GR_Z__N_ P_LL_

V_L_N B_HR_M_

K_R_M B_NZ_M_

_NTH_NY M_RT__L

_M_N__L _D_B_Y_R

_D_N H_Z_RD

The vowels are missing from these players names. Can you name the team

and the nationality of that player?

Can you name the manager that has managed at the teams that are listed?

Answers: Leighton Baines, Everton, English. Pablo Zabaleta, Man City, Argentinian. Moussa Sissoko, Newcastle,

French. Paul Pogba, Juventus, French. Greziano Pelle, Southampton, Italian. Valon Behrami, Watford, Swiss. Karim

Benzema, Real Madrid, French. Anthony Martial, Manchester United, French. Emanuel Adebayor, Spurs, Togo,

Eden Hazard, Chelsea, Belgian.

Manager

Wigan Athletic, Swansea City (7, 8)

Parma, Juventus, Chelsea (5, 9)

Inter Milan, Chelsea, Valencia (4, 8)

Newcastle, Chelsea, Feyenoord (4, 6)

Tottenham, Leeds, Arsenal (6, 6)

Galatasaray, Liverpool, Blackburn (6, 7)

Bolton, Leeds (5, 8)

Liverpool, Huddersfield, Carlisle (4, 7)

Crystal Palace, Bolton Wanderers (6, 8)

Cardiff City, Wolves, Southampton (4, 5)

Watford, Wigan Athletic, Cardiff (5, 6)

Barcelona, PSV, Barcelona (5, 6)

West Didsbury & Chorlton (H)

Sat 17th October 2015

The Royal British Legion Stadium

Kick off.15.00

Adults £6, Concessions £3

Atherton Collieries (A)

Monday 19th October 2015

Adler Street, Atherton, M46 9EY

Kick Off: 19.45


Maine Road (A)


Brantigham Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, M21 0TT

Kick Off:15.00


Padiham (H)

Saturday 31st October 2015

The Royal British Legion Stadium

Kick Off: 15.00


AFC Darwen (H)

Tuesday 3rd November 2015

The Royal British Legion

Kick Off: 19.45


Cammell Laird 1907 (A)

Saturday 7th November 2015

North West Construction Stadium, CH42 1PY

Kick Off: 15.00


Daniel THORPE

Matthew MOSES

Josh METCALFE

Luke RICHARDSON

Andy LEE

Aaron HOLLINDRAKE

Elliot SCOTT

Chris WADEMAN

Joseph MITCHELL

Jake MURGATROYD

Craig NICHOLLS

William STORRIE

Nicholas MCNALLY

Jason BUTTERFIELD

LAWRENCE DUNNE

Talent NALOVU

Thomas NODEN

Stephen SMITH

Kieran TURNER

Chris WARDMAN

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

Stephen HIGGINS

Conah BISHOP

Ryan RILEY

Joe NOBLET

Antony STAYTE

Referee

David Mason

Assistant Referees

Christopher Thomson

Dale Markham

Documents

Squires Gate vs Silsden