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ASHTON ATHLETIC Saturday 4 September 2021 - Kick-off 3.00pm v Macclesfield The North West Counties Football League Premier Division Official Matchday Programme MATCH DAY The Emirates F.A Cup 1st HELP KEEP THE Qualifying Round 15:00 Barnoldswick Town v Pontefract Collieries 15:00 Charnock Richard v Prescot Cables FANS AT THE 15:00 Radcliffe v Skelmersdale United 15:00 Squires Gate v North Shields GAME, Premier Division 15:00 Ashton Athletic v Macclesfield 15:00 Litherland REMYCA v Northwich Victoria 15:00 Lower Breck v Longridge Town NWCFL Milestones FOLLOW THE RULES 15:00 Padiham v AFC Liverpool 15:00 Runcorn Town v Congleton Town Kevin Lawton of the his second hat-trick of the season in the 5-1 FA Cup replay mauling of Eccleshill, 15:00 Winsford United v Avro NWCFL has reviewed this moved him to 10 for the season from TO ENSURE WE CAN 15:00 Wythenshawe Town v Burscough just 8 games. the weekends results, inclusive of the Bank First Division North: Holiday Monday results, to A number of hat-tricks in the last ten First Division North ALL ENJOY FOOTBALL identify the latest League days: Thomas Smith (Ilkley), Adam Gilchrist and Phil Marsh ( both Pilkington) Milestones for the clubs and Matthew Davison (Daisy Hill) concerned. 15:00 Ashton Town v Golcar United Ashley Flynn (Golcar) is Penalty King 15:00 Bacup Borough v AFC Darwen NWCFL Stats to Monday 30th August. with 3. League Milestones: First Division South: 15:00 Chadderton v Holker Old Boys 15:00 Cleator Moor Celtic v South Liverpool www.nwcfl.com Abbey Hey’s victory against Isle of Man was their 150th home win and the Four more hat-tricks here, though Harvey Lewis (Ellesmere Rangers) went 15:00 Garstang v Ilkley Town visitor’s goal was the 1700th they had one better with 4 against Stockport. conceded in total. The others with hat-tricks were Jordan 15:00 Nelson v St Helens Town Monthe (Barnton), Benito Lowe (New Litherland REMYCA scored their Mills) and David Howarth (Ellesmere 450th goal as they went down 3-1 at Rangers) who is also Penalty King with 3. Skelmersdale and AFC Liverpool scored First Division South their 950th as they beat Longridge. More Statistics News HOW YOU CAN HELP: St Martins defeat at home to Ellesmere Rangers was their 50th defeat and saw League Milestones Update Up to 30th August 5:00 Abbey Hey v Alsager Town them concede their 200th goal. League Statistician Kevin Lawton looks 15:00 Abbey Hulton United v Maine Road at recent Milestones inclusive of all Bank STAY HOME IF YOU WASH HANDS SOCIALLY DISTANCE & AFC Darwen’s defeat to Pilkington was Holiday Weekend Fixtures 15:00 Cammell Laird 1907 v FC Isle of Man their 900th in total, whilst Stockport Town 15:00 Cheadle Town v Stockport Town HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS REGULARLY MASK ON REQUEST conceded their 350th goal as they lost Latest League Milestones Update to Ellesmere Rangers and Wythenshawe League Statistician Kevin Lawton looks 15:00 Eccleshall v Cheadle Heath Nomads Amateurs conceded their 100th goal as at recent Milestones form the recent 15:00 Ellesmere Rangers v New Mills they won at Brocton. games. 1m+ 15:00 Rocester v Sandbach United Finally, Wythenshawe Town scored their League Milestones Update Week 2 15:00 Stafford Town v Barnton 200th goal when they beat Lower Breck. League Statistician Kevin Lawton looks at recent Milestones in the second week of 15:00 West Didsbury & Chorlton v Brocton Goal Heroes (League and Cup) games around the NWCFL Premier Division: Charnock Richard’s Carl Grimshaw netted Welcome to Brocstedes Park Year Formed: 1968 Life President: Jimmy Witherington Club President: Bill Bohannon Club Chairman: Jimmy Whyte Club Secretary: Jimmy Whyte Club Treasurer: Brad Reid First Team Managers : Jay Foulds & Dougie Pitts Assistant Manager: David Tickle Physio: Amy Benson Development Squad Manager: Paul Piert Under 18’s Manager: Carl Vieri Programme Editor: Bernie Johnson Ground: Brocstedes Park Address: Brocstedes Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0NR Telephone: 01942 716360 Website: www.ashtonathletic.co.uk Twitter: @AshtonAthletic Facebook: www.facebook.com/AshtonAthletic The Entity: Unincorperated Members Club Midweek Home Games: Tuesday Registered Outfield Colours: Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks Registered Goalkeeping Colours: Green Shirt, Shorts & Socks Dougie Pitts Jay Foulds Alternative Colours: Blue shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks Highest Attendance: 610(v Chorley 30/09/17) County Affiliation: Lancashire FA Honours: Atherton Charity Cup: Winners: 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09 NWCFL Challenge Cup: Winners: 2013/14 Wigan Cup: Winners: 2014/15 Daz Mullen Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy: Winners 2016/17 NEXT UP at Brocstedes Tuesday 7 September 2021 Kick-off 7.45pm v Runcorn Town The North West Counties League Premier Division Premier Division P GD Pts 1 Macclesfield 6 6 16 2 Wythenshawe Town 6 6 13 3 Congleton Town 6 8 12 4 Barnoldswick Town 6 5 11 5 Charnock Richard 6 11 10 A warm welcome to us some much needed 6 Avro 6 5 10 all of our friends from impetus too. 7 Northwich Victoria 6 3 10 Macclesfield. I hope you 8 AFC Liverpool 5 2 10 enjoy your afternoon at Ethan Beckford scored 9 Winsford United 7 -6 10 Brocstedes. the winning goal on 81 10 Skelmersdale United 5 4 9 minutes to secure a vital 11 Lower Breck 5 1 9 After a difficult start to three points for us. 12 Longridge Town 6 -1 9 the season, recent results have seen us turn a corner Now it’s on to this 13 Vauxhall Motors 5 -3 9 and move away from the afternoons big match 14 Irlam 6 0 7 bottom of the table. with top of the table, 15 Squires Gate 5 2 6 Macclesfield. Our visitors 16 Prestwich Heys 6 -6 6 Monday afternoon saw are on a good run of form 17 Ashton Athletic 7 -13 6 us notch our first home but we can take great 18 Runcorn Town 6 -4 5 victory of the season with confidence from our past 19 Padiham 6 -4 5 a narrow but well deserved two performances. 20 Burscough 6 -3 4 1-0 victory over Lower 21 Litherland REMYCA 7 -13 0 Breck. Hopefully we will get a good crowd down at Table as up to Monday 30 August 2021 It’s fair to say that in the Brocstedes this afternoon first half we weren’t quite and extend our recent at our best as the visitors unbeaten run further. probably shaded things without really creating The future’s bright, the anything too dangerous future’s yellow. for us. Dougie and Jay The second half was better. No doubt the red card for their keeper gave us some momentum. Our substitutes also gave A Brief History... Ashton Athletic Football Club was founded in 1968 and Wigan playing in the Wigan Sunday League – winning every Division in consecutive seasons and many cup competitions before Robin Park and Dougie came in following a break from the switching to the Warrington League on Saturdays where game. similar success was sustained. The trio needed to completely rebuild the squad for the 2013/14 season and made an excellent start to their The Club developed Brocstedes Park and was admitted to the managerial careers creating club history with a 6th place Lancashire Combination, before becoming a founder member finish and beating Maine Road 1-0 to win the League of the North West Counties League when the Combination Challenge Cup at Curzon Ashton. merged with the Cheshire league in 1982. Unfortunately, financial constraints prevented the required ground More club history was made in the 2014/15 season with a improvements to be completed, and the Club was relegated into the Manchester league Division One in 1986. highest ever 5th place finish in the league, conceding only 38 goals and losing only 7 league games that season and the Yellows were successful in the Wigan Cup, beating Newburgh STATE OF MIND SPORT IS PROUD TO BE THE official CHARITY The drop of two leagues resulted in the majority of the playing staff moving to other club’s and for numerous years the club endeavored to re-build. Players came and went, lacking the Harrock United 5-1 in the final at Brocstedes Park. The 2015/16 season saw the retirement of Jay Foulds and he PARTNER OF THE NORTH WEST COUNTIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE. Club loyalty that had brought success to the Club in the 1970’s was replaced in the Ashton Athletic goal by Martin Pearson. and early 80’s until the Committee embraced an ambitious youth development policy in 1999. Unfortunately, there were no cup heroics in that season but there was a solid 7th place finish in the league. State of Mind Sport is a charity that harnesses the power of sport to The Club is now at the end of a ten-year development plan The 2016/17 saw another top 10 finish with the club ending promote positive mental fitness, to improve performance among our to enhance its recreational facilities and expand the Club, the season in 9th place, but the club made history in the cups in particular its junior section. Eight years ago, the Club had reaching the 2nd qualifying round for the first time ever, losing sportsmen and women, fans and wider communities, two teams, 50 members, one mediocre pitch with dilapidated 5-0 against Halifax Town and winning the Lancashire Cup for clubhouse and changing rooms. the first time, coming from a goal down to win 2-1 against AND to ultimately prevent suıcide. Radcliffe Borough. Lee Vaughan scoring the winner in the final Since then the Club members have worked tirelessly to minute of the game. progress the Club within its means, and with some help State of Mind Sport raise awareness of the issues surrounding from external grant sources. Assistance from the Football With the impact the management trio have made at the club foundation, Awards for All programme, and Wigan Council enabled a series of improvements to be completed. The main in the 4 seasons that they have been in charge of the first team, the success was noticed from clubs at a higher level and mental fitness and deliver education on the subject to all levels pitch was re-drained, a second pitch acquired/improved, new changing rooms and Clubhouse built, disabled access following the 2016/17 season, Ben Kay left his role as joint manager to take up the role as assistant manager to Simon of sport, business, education and community groups. provided and other improvements made to the grounds. Howarth at Clitheroe FC, where he will link up again former Yellows captain, Ian Rowlands. More recently the ground has been brought up to the necessary Ground Grading for re-entry into the NWCFL, in time A new vision for the Club is under discussion to further for the start of the 2006/7 season and further inprovements develop the Club and these will include plans for have provided additional seating. improvements to the access road, new junior changing rooms, additional playing fields for the junior section and a proposed The 2008/09 season also saw further progression of the girls/ladies section. The main ground is also scheduled for Club, having been promoted to the Premier Division of the enhancement works with additional covered spectator areas. Vodkat North West Counties League. We were again able take to the national stage, having been accepted in the FA The Club is a voluntary organisation run by a Committee Cup competition after last season’s debut in the FA Vase of 14 alongside approximately 25 coaches and managers. which proved very lucrative for the Club, progressing through Any money raised by the Club has been ploughed back into 3 stages and beating 2 teams from higher leagues in the improving the facilities and developing the youth section. process. The previous season also saw cup success for the Club retaining the Atherton Charity Cup at the end of the The Club now has a total membership of more than 400. We season. have 9 junior teams consisting of approximately 160 children who take advantage of the improvement of our now excellent Following an impressive 6th place finish in the 2008/09 facilities, whilst hundreds of children and adults from season, the Yellows struggled in the league for the next 4 opposition teams also benefit from the continually improving seasons, finishing in the bottom three of the league in three facilities. of the next four seasons. 21st (09/10), 22nd (10/11), 14th (11/12) and 20th (12/13). The Club is keen to maintain the pace of development of the club and future plans will enable increased activity at the To book an award winning mental fitness session at your club, Jimmy McBride, who took over the reins midway through the 12/13, left the club when the season ended and the club took Club, additional Junior teams and a much safer and secure environment in particular for spectators and Children. email Elaine.Prendergast@stateofmindsport.org the unusual step in bringing in a trio of managers, Jay Foulds, www.stateofmindsport.org Ben Kay and Dougie Pitts. Jay and Ben were brought in from The Club was awarded the FA Charter Standard in 2013. Our Opponents Today nwcfl.c m WEST TH C O R O U THE N NT IES FO E O U TB G ALL LEA Player Profiles Official Website of The North West Counties Football League BEN PIERCE - GOALKEEPER For the latest League & Date of birth: 28th September 1998. Club News & Info, Fixtures, Previous Clubs: Manchester City, Everton, West Bromwich Albion, Results, Cup Info, Stats & Portadown. Ben is a commanding presence in goal and arrived at the Leasing.com Stadium from Portadown Archives after a successful trial period. The 6ft 3” stopper started his career at Manchester City, before moving to Goodison Park when he was just 7-years-old. Five years at Old Trafford ensued, before returning to Everton ahead of signing his first professional Follow us on social media Search ‘North West Counties League’ on contract with West Bromwich Albion in 2017. Twitter and Facebook Ben then signed for Danske Bank Premiership side Portadown - managed by Macclesfield Town legend, Matthew Tipton. STEVE HODGSON - GOALKEEPER Date of birth: 23rd December 1981. Previous Clubs: Manchester City, Macclesfield Town, Chester City, Cliftonville, Wrexham, Nuneaton Borough, Leek Town. The vastly experienced ‘keeper signed playing forms with The Silkmen in July 2021 - combining this with his role as First Team Goalkeeper Coach. Steve made more than 400 appearances over an 18-year period as a player, before successfully becoming a renowned coach at the likes of Stoke City, Mansfield Town and Wrexham. The veteran ‘keeper is more than capable of rolling back the years and this has been exemplified with a string of fine pre-season performances. --DE AARON FLEMING - DEFENDER Date of birth: 16th February 1995. Previous Clubs: Blackpool, AFC Fylde, Bamber Bridge, Droylsden, Padiham, Kendal Town Europa Point, Abbey Hey, Prescot Cables. oFFICIAL GoALKEEPING Aaron is a left-sided midfielder, who boasts a rapid turn of pace. Starting his career at Blackpool, Aaron then made the short move over to AFC Fylde in the PARTNER oF THE summer of 2014. Since then he has enjoyed spells at a range of non-league sides, as well as a stint in Gibraltar with Europa Point. NoRTH WEST CouNTIES Signing for The Silkmen on the eve of the 2021/22 campaign, Aaron can also be employed as a striker. FooTBALL LEAGuE. prouD SpoNSor oF THE ALEX BRUCE - DEFENDER Date of birth: 28th September 1984. GoALKEEpEr oF THE MoNTH Previous Clubs: Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, AND GoALKEEpEr oF THE Hull City, Bury, Wigan Athletic, Kilmarnock. YEAr AWArDS Son of current Newcastle United Manager Steve, Alex joined The Silkmen in August 2021 in primarily a mentoring capacity. Alex enjoyed a glittering career, which saw him claim a League One Play-Off winners medal with Sheffield Wednesday in 2005 and this was followed by an FA Cup runners-up medal with Hull City in 2014, together with a Championship Play-Off winners For more information, visit medal in 2016. www.reusch.com The commanding defender will be looking to pass on some of his vast experience to the Silkmen squad, as well as being registered www.facebook.com/ReuschUK to play if required. www.twitter.com/ReuschUK LOUIS SHEAD - DEFENDER Macclesfield Date of birth: 3rd June 2003. Previous Clubs: Blackpool, Tranmere Rovers. Louis is an energetic defender, who is also an offensive threat. Starting his career at Blackpool, Louis would then progress through the youth ranks at Tranmere CURTIS OBENG - DEFENDER Rovers. Date of birth: 14th February 1989. The commanding centre-half is a natural leader and captained many of the youth sides at Prenton Previous Clubs: Manchester City, Wrexham, Swansea City, Altrincham, Park. Solihull Moors, Nuneaton Borough, Radcliffe. A resolute and dependable presence within the defence, Louis undoubtedly has a bright future in the game and The Silkmen were Curtis arrived at the Leasing.com Stadium back in June 2021, as he was unveiled as our delighted to secure his signature back in August 2021. fourteenth summer signing. Boasting a wealth of experience, Curtis began his career at Manchester City where he was ROCCO FREGAPANE - DEFENDER rewarded with his first professional contract after reaching the 2006 FA Youth Cup final. Date of birth: 24th April 2003. After making over a century of appearances for Wrexham, Curtis was then subject to a reported £200,000 move to Swansea Previous Clubs: Huddersfield Town, Manchester United, Macclesfield Town, Witton Albion. City. The former England youth international then enjoyed spells at an array of EFL and non-league sides, before signing for Danny Rocco is a product of Macclesfield Town’s BTEC programme and is renowned for his assured performances within the defence. EKOW COKER - DEFENDER Starting his career at Huddersfield Town, Rocco then made the dream move to Manchester Date of birth: 7th September 2000. United in October 2017. Previous Clubs: Enfield Town, Hanwell Town. Spending just under two years at Old Trafford, the England youth international then joined Macclesfield Town’s BTEC programme Signing a one-year deal in June 2021, Ekow Coker arrived at the Leasing.com Stadium as our - which allowed him to combine his football development with academic study. twelfth summer signing. Well-respected by his teammates and mentors alike, Rocco signed for Macclesfield FC following a brief spell at Witton Albion. The powerful and imposing defender represented Enfield Town at youth level, before signing for Hanwell Town to gain First Team experience. SAM JAMES - DEFENDER Ekow is a reliable addition to our squad and agreed terms following a successful trial period. Date of birth: 2nd May 2003. Previous Clubs: Southport. JACOB HANSON - DEFENDER Sam arrived at the Leasing.com Stadium in August 2021, on a dual registration with Southport. Date of birth: 30th November 1997. He is a committed defender, who is never shirks a tackle. Previous Clubs: Huddersfield Town, Bradford City, FC Halifax Town, Curzon We look forward to Sam in action as the season progresses. Ashton, FC United of Manchester. RIght-back Jacob arrived at the Club on a dual registration with FC United of Manchester in SEKOUBA SANOGO - DEFENDER August 2021. Date of birth: 4th October 2001. Beginning his career at Huddersfield Town, Jacob progressed through the Academy system and Previous Clubs: Blanc Mesnil, Macclesfield Town. went on to make the move to Bradford City. Sek began his career in his native France with Blanc Mesnil, before moving over to England to Initially employed as a striker, it was at Valley Parade that he transferred into the defence - join Macclesfield Town Under-21s. largely due to his rapid pace. A reliable and consistent defender, Sek has a rapid turn of pace which can be a threat at Jacob then moved across Yorkshire to join FC Halifax Town - initially on loan. both ends of the pitch. After cementing a regular place in The Shaymen’s starting eleven, Jacob would then make the move permanent before signing Sek is of dual French and Malian nationality and standing at 6ft 1” tall, poses a tangible aerial threat. for Curzon Ashton and then FC United of Manchester also in August 2021. After impressing during a trial period, Sek signed a deal to remain at the Leasing.com Stadium in July 2021. KIERAN KENNEDY - DEFENDER Date of birth: 23rd September 1993. TOM STEAD - DEFENDER Previous Clubs: Manchester City, Leicester City, Motherwell, AFC Fylde, Date of birth: 23rd March 2000. Macclesfield Town, Shrewsbury Town, Port Vale, Wrexham, York City. Previous Clubs: Preston North End, Chorley, Kendal Town, FC United of Kieran needs no introduction to the Silkmen faithful, after being part of John Askey’s glorious Manchester. 2018 National League title-winning side. Tom Stead is a resolute and committed defender, who represented our fifteenth summer Starting his career at Manchester City, the former England U19 international then moved to signing, Leicester City before securing a two-year deal at Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. Graduating from the youth ranks at Preston North End, Tom suffered an acute cruciate ligament Kieran moved to the Moss Rose after a brief spell at AFC Fylde and would follow “Sir” John Askey to Shrewsbury Town in the injury shortly after signing his first professional contract. summer of 2018. After making a full recovery, Tom joined National League side Chorley and would then head over to Kendal Town. Spells at Port Vale and Wrexham followed, before Kieran signed for Steve Watson’s York City at the start of the 2020/21 In September 2020, Tom signed for FC United of Manchester - only for the season to be vastly curtailed as a result of the Covid-19 campaign. pandemic.. DANNY WHITAKER - MIDFIELDER SIDI SANOGO - MIDFIELDER Date of birth: 14th November 1980. Date of birth: 18th November 1998. Previous Clubs: Manchester United, Bradford City, Wilmslow Albion, Previous Clubs: UD Fraga, UE Bordeta, AFC Darwen, Bamber Bridge, Radcliffe Macclesfield Town (2 spells), Port Vale, Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield. Borough. Danny Whitaker is the ultimate Silkmen legend.Adored by the fans, Danny signed a deal to become Spanish midfielder Sidi Sanogo is a natural athlete. He’s a central midfielder who can be player-manager in the summer of 2021 and incredibly, will be competing in his nineteenth season. employed both in a holding role and one which demands a more attacking presence Affectionately known as our “Magic Man”, Danny made his debut for Macclesfield Town in 2002 and Sidi began his career at Spanish Tercera Division side UD Fraga, before making the move to UE made over 400 appearances for the Club before its demise in September 2020. Bordeta in a bid to secure First Team football. A tenacious and offensively minded midfielder, Danny also enjoyed extended spells at It was at this point that Sidi moved to England and would enjoy spells at AFC Darwen, Bamber Bridge and Radcliffe Borough Port Vale, Oldham Athletic and Chesterfield. before making the move to the Leasing.com Stadium ahead of our debut campaign. LAURENT MENDY - MIDFIELDER AARON DWYER - FORWARD Date of birth: 26th March 1997. Date of birth: 1st July 1996. Previous Clubs: IFK Åmål. Previous Clubs: AFC Bury, Cheadle Town, Stockport Town, Wythenshawe Laurent represents a powerful addition to our squad and standing at 6ft 3”, will prove to be a Town, Mossley, New Mills. potent threat at both ends of the pitch. Laurent Becoming our sixteenth summer signing on his 25th birthday, Aaron is a deadly Priding himself on his stamina levels, Laurent is also known to weigh in with his fair share of marksman with a proven record in front of goal. goals. Securing a deal with The Silkmen at the end of a successful trial period, Aaron is an energetic Largely centred within South East London, Laurent spent the early part of his career playing for amateur sides whilst he learnt his and tenacious striker who visibly gives everything he has to the cause. trade. Bringing a wealth of experience with him, Aaron has already hit the ground running and this was exemplified with a breath-taking He then made the move over to Sweden in order to sign for fourth tier side IFK Åmål, before agreeing a one-year deal at the second-half hat-trick against Winstanley Warriors during our pre-season campaign. Leasing.com Stadium at the end of a successful trial period. LEON ARNASALAM - MIDFIELDER EDY MAIECO - FORWARD Date of birth: 10th December 1998. Date of birth: 30th April 1997. Previous Clubs: Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers, Marine, AFC Previous Clubs: Stalybridge Celtic, Glossop North End, Matlock Town, Liverpool, Lower Breck, Warrington Town, Skelmersdale United, Burscough. Clitheroe. The Silkmen signed exciting winger Leon Arnasalam in July 2021, following an impressive trial Edy is a strong, committed striker, who can also be employed as an effective winger. Standing period at the Club. at 6ft 3” tall, Edy started his career at Stalybridge Celtic where he progressed through the Equally at home on either wing, Leon can also be employed in the traditional number ten role. Academy structure to make his First Team debut in April 2018. Boasting a wealth of experience at this level of football, Leon has already shown that he has the pace and ability to get the Beginning the 2018/19 season in Tameside, Edy’s undoubted ability was then spotted by current Macclesfield FC Assistant Silkmen faithful on the edge of their seats. Manager Peter Band and he played a central role in Glossop North End securing his signature in 2019. Earlier in his career, Leon was also part of Robbie Fowler’s illustrious Liverpool-based Academy. It was with The Hillmen that Edy really did burst onto the scene. Scoring eleven goals in thirty-nine appearances, Edy not only RODNEY AJAYI - MIDFIELDER became a regular on the scoresheet but also became renowned for executing stunning strikes. These included an incredible solo Date of birth: 18th November 1995. effort against Cleethorpes, which claimed Glossop’s Goal of the Season award at the end ofthe2019/20 season. Previous Clubs: Stockport County, Stockport Sports, Avro, Atherton LR, West After a brief spell at Matlock Town, Edy then signed for Clitheroe before making the move to the Leasing.com Stadium. Didsbury & Chorlton. Rodney is an imposing midfielder who stands 6ft 2” tall and arrived at the Club in July 2021 after a successful trial period. JAMES BERRY-McNALLY - FORWARD Beginning his career at Stockport County, he moved to Stockport Sports in 2014 and went on to Date of birth: 10th December 2000. enjoy spells at Avro, Atherton LR and West Didsbury & Chorlton. Previous Clubs: Liverpool, Wigan Athletic, Hull City, Altrincham. The versatile midfielder can also be employed as a centre-back if needed and is a true team player. James is currently on loan from National League side, Altrincham until January 2022 and has Confident on the ball,Rodney is a hard-working and energetic midfielder who became a welcome addition to our First Team squad. made a positive impact since arriving at the Leasing.com Stadium. SAM GRIMSHAW - MIDFIELDER Starting his career at Liverpool, James then went on to sign scholarship forms with hometown Date of birth: 24th October 1993. side Wigan Athletic in December 2016. Previous Clubs: Manchester City, Altrincham, Radcliffe Borough (loan), The tenacious forward then made the move to Hull City in November 2019 and would make his First Team debut three months Glossop North End, Curzon Ashton, Southport, Stockport County, Leek Town, later during the Championship clash against Blackburn Rovers. Hednesford Town, Trafford. After being released by The Tigers in the summer of 2021, James signed for Altrincham before been immediately loaned out to Sam became our eighth summer signing in June 2021, as the pacey midfielder agreed terms at Macclesfield FC. the Leasing.com Stadium. Spending almost a decade within the youth ranks at Manchester City, Sam has a vast amount of experience within the non-league game and never fails to wear his heart on his sleeve out on the pitch. Sam has a devastating amount of pace in his locker - completing the 100m in under eleven seconds! Whilst at Glossop North End, Sam was offered a trial with Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United - exemplifying his unquestionable ability at this level. Fixtures and Results Player Appearences Date Opponents H/A KO Score Goalscorers Appearances Goals Cards MOM Sat 31/07/21 Wythenshawe Town H 15:00 0-1 Player Start Sub Start Sub Red Yellow Tue 03/08/21 Burscough A 19:45 1-3 Houghton Charles Akande 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 Sat 07/08/21 Squires Gate (The Emirates F.A Cup EP) H 15:00 0-2 Ben Ascroft (GK) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sat 14/08/21 Charnock Richard A 15:00 1-9 Brown James Aspinall (GK) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tue 17/08/21 Winsford United A 19:45 0-3 Christopher Bandell 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 Sat 21/08/21 Vauxhall Motors H 15:00 4-5 Brown, Joe Nicholson, Bandell (2) Ethan Beckford 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 Sat 28/08/21 Congleton Town A 15:00 2-1 Bandell, Josh Nicholson Mon 30/08/21 Lower Breck H 15:00 1-0 Beckford Lewis Boyd 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 Sat 04/09/21 Macclesfield H 15:00 Millen Brown 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 Tue 07/09/21 Runcorn Town H 19:45 Ben Cartwright 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 Sat 11/09/21 Abbey Hey (The Buildbase FA Vase 1Q) A 15:00 Tom Douglas 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Tue 14/09/21 AFC Liverpool A 19:45 Jason Foulds (GK) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sat 18/09/21 Prestwich Heys H 15:00 Declan Gallagher 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 contd from page 15 Brian Hatton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KIELEN ADAMS - FORWARD Samuel Houghton 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 Date of birth: 11th May 2001. Bram Johnstone 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Previous Clubs: Oldham Athletic, Bradford City, Chorley, Hyde United, Clitheroe. Oredi Kibombo 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kielen is a powerful striker with a keen eye for goal. Dale Korie-Butler 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 Stating his career at Oldham Athletic, Kielen spent four years at Boundary Park, before crossing Andy Mandjoba 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 the Pennines in 2017 to join Bradford City. Charlie Middlemore 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 Graduating from the youth setup at Valley Parade in 2019, Kielen would then return to Oldham Joseph Nicholson 8 0 1 0 1 1 2 in order to sign his first professional contract. Loan spells at Chorley and Hyde United ensued, before Kielen joined Clitheroe back in 2020. Joshua Nicholson 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 TOM CLARE - FORWARD James OHara 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 Date of birth: 2nd September 1999. Martin Pearson (GK) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Previous Clubs: Barnsley, Bradford City, Boston United, Bradford Park Avenue, Buxton, Pontefract Collieries. Marcus Perry * 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 Powerful striker Tom Clare joinedTheSilkmenin June 2021, after agreeing a one-year deal with the Fenton Reeves 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Club. Matthew Reid 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 The 6ft 5” striker began his career at Barnsley and after spending eleven years at Oakwell, Tom Andrew Thomas 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 made the move across Yorkshire to join Bradford City. Nathan Whalley 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 After impressing with five goals in fifteen appearances during his initial spell at York Street, Tom would join The Pilgrims on a permanent basis in July 2019. Joe White 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 The colossal forward would then enjoy extended stays at Bradford Park Avenue and Buxton, before cementing a regular starting Harvey Whyte * 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 place at Pontefract Collieries during the prematurely curtailed 2020/21 campaign. Dimeji Willan (GK) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 TYLER JAMES - FORWARD Calum Wilson 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 Date of birth: 9th June 2003. Previous Clubs: Macclesfield Town. Dean Winnard 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 A product of Macclesfield FC’s hugely successful BTEC Academy, Tyler signed a First Team deal Sean Yeldrem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 with the Club in August 2021. Gregor Zabret 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tyler is a natural goalscorer and during the 2019/20 season, scored an incredible 23 goals in 15 games within the EFL CEFA League. An integral part of our back-to-back EFL CEFA Cup-winning sides, Tyler has unquestionably earned his chance to shine at senior level. MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE TBC ASSISTANT Ashton Athletic Macclesfield TBC Managers: Jay Foulds & Dougie Pitts Manager: Danny Whitaker ASSISTANT TBC James Aspinall Ben Pierce Matthew Reid Steve Hodgson Andrew Thomas Aaron Fleming Ben Cartwright Alex Bruce NEXT UP AT Declan Gallagher Curtis Obeng BROCSTEDES PARK Tuesday 7 September Joseph Nicholson Ekow Coker 2021 Joshua Nicholson Jacob Hanson Kick-off 7.45pm Calum Wilson Kieran Kennedy Dale Korie-Butler Louis Shead Runcorn Town Christopher Bandell Rocco Fregapane Bram Johnstone Sam James Ethan Beckford Sekouba Sanogo Charles Akande Tom Stead Andy Mandjoba Danny Whitaker Joe White Laurent Mendy Lewis Boyd Leon Arnasalam Rodney Ajayi Sam Grimshaw Sidi Sanogo Aaron Dwyer Edy Maieco James Berry-McNally Kielen Adams Tom Clare Tyler James