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Cheadle Town 1-2 Alsager Town
A late goal condemned Cheadle Town to their first defeat of the season at the hands of Alsager Town
The bitterest of pills to swallow.
With just two minutes to go Alsager's Remeece Brown took off on a gallop towards our goal, twisted this way and that before opening his body up and placing a well-taken effort past Ryan Allcock.
Such a shame and all as we had done everything to haul ourselves back into the match in the second half - after a rather indifferent first - and can probably count ourselves a tad unlucky not to come away with at least a point.
That first half.
From a Cheadle point of view probably the less said about it the better. With only an early Rick Whyatt effort and a Rob Brocklehurst free-kick - both of which were straight at the keeper - to speak of we really didn't get going and offered little in terms of troubling the Alsager keeper.
Down the other end the first real significant effort on goal after a turgid 19 minutes saw Alsager go ahead thanks to a Joshua Glover looping header from a left-wing cross and Ryan Allcock doing very well to tip away a curling effort on 35 minutes.
He made one more decent stop early in the second half before the introduction of Luke Hincks gave us a bit more bite on the pitch.
This paid dividends on 69 minutes. James Dunn's run down the right into the box resulted in him shovelling the ball into the area for Mike Sherrington to finally - after a bit of persistence - prod home for a deserved leveller.
Mike was then through again on 76 minutes but the pace of the ball - and the keeper - thwarted him with George Clarey then through in a similar situation on 80 minutes with the keeper being equal to matters once more.
Neither team were settling for a draw, so who would win it? Unfortunately for us Alsager won that particular toss of the coin.
A cheerless result but still plenty of promise. Again, as it was in Atherton over the weekend, patience played a part. We stuck to our guns re our manner and style of play against a robust Alsager outfit and it (almost) paid off.
Two matches in. No major concerns as yet. Can't complain.
TEAM: Allcock, Dunn, Fleming, Brocklehurst (Delaney), Harrison, Shaw, Ambrose, Wood (Hincks), C Sherrington (Clarey), Whyatt, M Sherrington. SUBS: Piggott (gk), Hincks, Clarey, Delaney.
Atherton LR 1-2 Cheadle Town
Cheadle Town got their 2017-18 campaign off to a perfect start with this 2-1 win at Atherton LR
If only we could start seasons every week.
I make no apologies for the oxymoron; we haven't lost our opening competitive fixture for the past ten seasons now.
The casual observer might have put sound money on that run being ended at Atherton LR today. Us with the spine of last season's squad now elsewhere and going into this match with LR - themselves boasting a whole new raft of players - on the back of a mixed bag of results in pre-season.
But hey, we won.
What we may have lacked in pace, height and chance-to-goal conversion today we made up for in spades with patience, measurement and organisation.
The match was evenly-balanced with very little to write home about for the first 26 minutes until the two Sherringtons fashioned the first clear-cut chance; Chris' run to the edge of the box seeing his effort blocked with the loose ball running to an unmanned Mike who blazed over with the goal almost at his mercy.
Chris was instrumental in opening our account just six minutes later.
His cross from wide out on the left was gathered by Rick Whyatt in the box who had time to adjust his feet and plant home into the corner of the net.
Mike Sherrington then really should have made it 2-0 seven minutes later. He was put in on goal and had rounded the keeper successfully but somehow took too long to decide what to do thus allowing the LR defence to smuggle away the danger.
The disappointment didn't last long.
From the resulting corner Aaron Fleming rose at the near post to power in an unstoppable header.
And then it should have been 3-0 shortly before half-time.
Rick Whyatt found himself all alone in the area with the ball at his feet after everybody else had stopped, waiting for an offside flag that never came. Perhaps he had to much time to think as his effort was skied harmlessly.
LR applied more pressure in the second half but they were gifted their foothold back into the game on 58 minutes.
Ryan Allcock placed a clearance straight to the feet of an LR forward who then had the simple task of squaring it for Kidd for an easy tap-in.
Straight after that Ben Christopher almost restored our two-goal advantage but the LR keeper made a wonderful fingertip save over the bar.
Substitutes came and went for both sides as they both went for the all-important next goal with us having two more gilt-edged chances to wrap it up; both George Clarey and Ben Christopher were clean through on goal only to be thwarted by some excellent keeping.
Creases to iron out but the perfect start. Onwards to our next task: the visit of Alsager Town this Wednesday evening.
TEAM: Allcock, Dunn, Fleming, Brocklehurst (Delaney), Harrison, Shaw, Christopher (Caldecott), Wood, M Sherrington (Clarey), Whyatt, C Sherrington. SUBS: Piggott (gk), Clarey, Delaney, Caldecott.
Prize Draw - Results & Important Information
The latest results of and important information regarding our long-standing Prize Draw
A lot of you will have been aware of our Prize Draw that has taken place quarterly where tickets have been sold door-to-door throughout the Stockport area.
At this point last year we did mention the fact that we were looking to phase this draw out; we are now at that point.
The results from what is the final draw are as follows:
First Prize (£1000)
Ticket no: 01964
I Johnson, Bredbury
Second Prize (£500)
Ticket no: 02487
D Massey, Offerton
Third Prize (£250)
Ticket no: 01321
I Wild, High Lane
However, from this point onwards ANY tickets sold door-to-door bearing the name of Cheadle Town Football Club are no longer valid as the club is no longer participating in this particular Prize Draw.
Many, many thanks to those of you who have supported the club via the draw over so many years and congratulations to those who were lucky enough to have paid for a winning ticket!
We are looking at alternative and more modern ways of raising funds for the club. Please watch this space for future developments.
Poynton 2-1 Cheadle Town
Cheadle Town's pre-season schedule came to a disappointing close with this narrow defeat at the hands of Cheshire League outfit Poynton
It's fair to say that pre-season has been a bit of a mixed bag.
Creditable draws against Glossop North End and Congleton, an even more creditable win over West Didsbury & Chorlton and two defeats against so-called lesser opposition, the 2-3 reversal at Tintwistle Athletic and this loss at Poynton.
Take nothing away from Poynton, though. They came second in the Cheshire League last season and were every bit the robust and difficult opposition we expected.
It took us a while to get going and it wasn't until the 18th minute when Luke Hincks saw a free-kick touched onto the crossbar.
By then we were a goal down, though, after Josh Harrison unluckily trod on the ball around 25 yards out with the lurking Poynton forward seeing Ryan Allcock off his line and delivering a well-measured chip.
Good work by Tom Ratican just before the half-hour mark was almost rewarded when Luke Hincks latched onto his pull-back but the Poynton keeper was equal to it.
Ryan Allcock then made two excellent stops before half-time to ensure that the score was kept at 1-0 to Poynton.
The hosts started the second half the better, rattling the underside of the crossbar and forcing Allcock into another good stop within the first five minutes before they extended their lead on the hour, slamming home at the far post after the ball had been hooked back across the face of goal.
Poynton squandered two decent chances to make it 3-0 before substitute Mike Sherrington started to make an impact and gave us some added impetus up front.
His run and cross from the right on 66 minutes almost saw Tom Ratican connect for what would have been a certain goal before fellow substitute Rick Whyatt powered through on goal just moments later to bury and get us back into the game.
Mike Sherrington then planted an unmarked header straight into the keepers hands thus blowing a great opportunity to draw us level before our final foray on goal saw Joe Shaw latch onto a free kick, see his effort blocked before the loose ball was skied on its way to Woodford by Dean Nolan.
By then Steve Piggott had come on to replace Ryan Allcock in goal and there was time for him to shine, spectacularly tipping a fierce volley over the bar which would prove to be the final action of the match.
It all starts for real in a couple of weeks' time when we travel to Atherton LR but by then the creases will hopefully have been ironed out.
STARTING XI: Allcock, Ratican, Brocklehurst, Russell, Harrison, Shaw, Hincks, Wood, Nolan, Christopher, C Sherrington. SUBS: Piggott, Ambrose, M Sherrington, Whyatt.
Cheadle Town 2-0 West Didsbury & Chorlton
Two late goals secured an encouraging 2-0 home win versus West Didsbury & Chorlton in this latest pre-season friendly
Another good run-out. Another step towards the exorcism of ring-rustiness.
A well-balanced first half saw only a handful of chances.
Danny Wood was the first to show when his rasping drive forced a good save from the West' keeper on 22 minutes.
Ten minutes later and perhaps we should have gone in front but the keeper was equal to Rick Whyatt's effort after he had capitalised on some hesitant defending.
Ryan Allcock was called into action just two minutes later, pushing a long-ranger from Matty Kay around the post.
The second half was a bit more productive where chances were concerned.
West's no11 was through on the left on 53 minutes but could only clip his effort wide with Mike Sherrington then being inches away from connecting to a gorgeous cross from Aaron Fleming.
Back down the other end Allcock was on-hand again to deny West', this time stopping Tom Bailey with a fine block with West' then dominating the possession for quite a while.
During this period they saw a header crash back off the underside of the crossbar and forced us into some rather hasty defensive work in the area as all manner of limbs were trying to scramble the ball away on 76 minutes.
But then the tide suddenly swung back in our favour.
Rick Whyatt was through one-on-one again on 78 minutes but saw his effort blocked before Mike Sherrington found himself in a similar position on the left two minutes later; his shot was also blocked with the loose ball falling to the feet of George Clary who unfortunately mis-kicked and the chance was gone.
Enter the head of substitute Luke Cotton.
On 83 minutes it guided a whipped ball from Mike Sherrington into the corner of the net - with Luke somehow arcing his body shape to connect with a ball that was effectively behind him - and sixty seconds later it rose majestically to nod over the advancing keeper for Cheadle's second.
Just one more pre-season run-out before the real business starts and plenty for the management team to think about re selection for the starting XI on 12th August at Atherton LR.
STARTING XI: Allcock, O'Donnell, Fleming, Russell, Harrison, Shaw, Ambrose, Wood, M Sherrington, Whyatt, C Sherrington. SUBS (used on a rolling basis): Ratican, Brocklehurst, Christopher, Clary, Dunn, Hincks, Rigby (gk)
Players Roll Back The Years for Andy Lindon's Testimonial
It was a wonderful afternoon of vintage football as old names gathered for Andy Lindon's Testimonial Match at Park Road
Players from the Cheadle Town FC roster of some ten years ago came together once more to tread the Park Road baize for Andy Lindon's testimonial match.
Trevor Howard's XI
BACK: Adam Roberts, Clark, Dickin, Piggott, Brocklehurst, Jack, Trevor Howard (manager)
FRONT: Ben Roberts, Lindon, Flanagan, Dan Brokenbrow, Woods
Steve Brokenbrow's XI
BACK: Steve Brokenbrow (manager), Street, Smith Jnr, Smith, O'Keefe, Thommo, Cotterill, Logan
FRONT: McDonagh, Martin, Hussain, Brad Brokenbrow, Brennan
For the record it was Trevor Howard's XI that came out on top with a 4-1 victory.
Amongst the goals was Andy Lindon himself, netting a penalty. Dean Martin also showed that he still "had it" in front of goal, curling in a peach of an effort and Scott 'The Wasp' Flanagan chipped in with a cool finish.
Current Reserves team coaching staff Chris Woods and Dave McGreal also got a run out, with Woods showing some unselfish play to set up Rob Brocklehurst for a tap-in.
A good time was had by all and it was pleasing to see so many old faces turn up.
Our thanks to those who also donated at the gate in aid of the Bradley Lowery Foundation; those monies plus any profits made from the sales of drink and food will go to the charity.
Andy is presented with the shirt - all signed by today's attendees - he wore when he scored versus FC United of Manchester way back in the 2005-06 season
Check out the picture gallery below. Simply click on the pictures to enlarge.
Andy Lindon Testimonial Match
This Saturday we will be hosting a special match to celebrate the career of Andy Lindon who has been with the club since 2005
Andy Lindon Testimonial
Trevor Howard XI v
Steve Brokenbrow XI
This Saturday we will be hosting a special testimonial match for our most long-standing player at the club, Andrew Lindon.
Andy has been with the club since 2005.
Starting off at Reddish Vulcans he followed his then manager to Burnage Metro and stayed there for two seasons, winning the Young Player of the Season award at the end of each.
Andy followed a member of his coaching staff once more when Steve Brokenbrow made the move from Burnage Metro to Cheadle Town.
Steve will be one of the ex-Cheadle managers who will be leading the two sides going face-to-face this Saturday; Trevor Howard (who was Steve's predecessor) will be the other.
The two squads will consist of a handful of current squad players plus many who played with Andy during his time with the club: Ben & Adam Roberts, Barry Cotterill, Johnny Hussain, Rob Brocklehurst, Arron Riley, Dean Martin, Tommy Greally, Scott Clark, Scott 'The Wasp' Flanagan, Andy Street, Craig Brennan, Daniel & Brad Brokenbrow, Sam Hall and Neal Logan to name but a few.
Admission fee will be on a "pay what you want" basis on Saturday with all donations at the gate going towards the Bradley Lowery Foundation.
The clubhouse will be open as per usual and, weather permitting, we will also be hosting a barbecue.
Kick-off is at 3.00pm.
Opening Fixtures & FA Vase Draw Announced
We know who we will be facing in the FA Vase this season...plus the opening round of league fixtures for August
Time to break out the diaries.
The draw for the early rounds of the FA Cup and FA Vase were announced over the weekend alongside the Hallmark Security League publishing the first round of league fixtures for August.
So let's take a closer look....
Unfortunately we are not in the FA Cup this season but are, of course, in the FA Vase.
We will travel to Northern Counties East League outfit Rossington Main in the First Qualifying Round of the competition on Saturday 9th September.
The winners of that tie will host either Hallam or Abbey Hey in the Second Qualifying Round two weeks later.
As far as the league campaign is concerned we have had our August mapped out for us.
We will kick off our 2017-18 season away to Atherton LR which is then followed by our first home match of the season when Alsager Town visit Park Road on Wednesday 16th August.
As things stand the Saturday 19th August is free...but that may change depending on who is eliminated from the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round.
We then face one of our longer trips of the season as we travel to Oswestry Town on Saturday 26th August before another midweek home match versus Prestwich Heys on Wednesday 30th August.
The rest of the league fixtures should be published towards the end of this month so watch this space for more details.
Cheadle Town 2-2 Glossop North End
Cheadle Town got their pre-season under way with this encouraging 2-2 draw at home to NPL1's Glossop North End
It has been something of a tumultuous summer at Park Road for one reason and another so we were extremely pleased to get some actual football played the other night against Glossop North End for the first of our pre-season friendlies.
In order for both (new) managers to get a look at as many different players as possible, it was decided to run this match as 3 x 30-minute periods; a tad transatlantic but it served a purpose.
As is the case each summer there was a mix of faces new and familiar and it's going to take Anthony Trucca the full course of the pre-season programme to find his perfect mix.
Things almost got off to a demoralising start as Glossop were awarded a penalty in the first minute; thankfully Adam Rigby was equal to it, a save that wouldn't have done his confidence any harm whatsoever.
Nine minutes into the second period we broke the deadlock when George Clary received a cross from the right and turned neatly before poking home from close range.
A gathering of thoughts and opinions at the end of the second period
Glossop drew level on 63 minutes when a long ball was gathered and finished well into the top corner before the power of a shot from the right on 83 minutes was too much for Ryan Allcock and he just couldn't prevent it from rolling in and giving Glossop the lead.
Tom Russell clattered the crossbar before we deservedly drew level with three minutes remaining. A short bout of head tennis in the box was finished off by Tom Ratican - hero of the Reserves' Stockport DFA Final - who headed home at the far post.
A good workout for all and plenty of food for thought...for both managers we should imagine.
Many thanks to the Glossop North End fans who turned up in numbers and gave us an impressive attendance of 224.
Pre-Season Schedule
A full list of our pre-season schedule for both the First XI and our Reserves
No rest for the wicked.
Our squads are back in action sooner than you think in a series of pre-season matches aimed to blow away the cobwebs.
FIRST XI
Wednesday 5th July
Glossop North End (home)
Saturday 15th July
Andy Lindon Testimonial Match
Tuesday 18th July
Congleton Town (home)
Saturday 22nd July
Tintwistle Athletic (away)
Wednesday 26th July
West Didsbury & Chorlton (home)
Saturday 29th July
Poynton (away)
RESERVES
Monday 17th July
Stockport Georgians (away)
Concorde Trophy
Wednesday 19th July
Manchester Central (home)
Thursday 20th July
Wilmslow Albion (away)
Concorde Trophy
Monday 24th July
Poynton (home)
Concorde Trophy
Saturday 29th July
Cheadle Heath Nomads (home)
Concorde Trophy
Please note that all fixtures in pre-season are subject to change. Kick-off times will be published on Twitter.
NWCFL AGM Round-Up
A round-up of the key points from this year's AGM in Blackpool
This year's NWCFL AGM took place on Saturday 17th July and once again in the surrounds of the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool.
You can view all of the main points from the NWCFL official website but from our own point of view the key information was as follows:
- we say au revoir to Widnes, Charnock Richard and City of Liverpool as far as league matches are concerned as they were promoted from the First Division
- we welcome back New Mills, Cammell Laird and Nelson to our league roster as they were relegated from the First Division
- a new place to visit will be Abbey Hulton United as they were admitted into the First Division from the Staffordshire County Senior League
- we say a sad farewell to Ashton Town who were relegated from the First Division; they will be playing in the Cheshire League next season
After the formalities of the AGM were dealt with the draws for the League Cup and First Division Trophy were made.
In the League Cup we received a bye to the Second Round where we will host the winners of Runcorn Town v Alsager Town.
For the First Division Trophy we will be travelling to Chadderton for the First Round; the winners of that tie will be hosting newcomers Abbey Hulton United in the Second Round.
The dates for these cup ties has yet to be decided, but the first two rounds of each competition will be held in midweek.
Our league campaign begins on Saturday 12th August. Fixtures usually start to be released on a gradual basis towards mid-July.
We will learn our fate in the FA Vase in early July and will learn whether we are in the FA Cup competition at the same time.
Keep a look out for the pre-season schedule which we will be publishing towards the end of this week.
Changes to Managerial/Coaching Staff
There is a couple of changes to our Managerial and Coaching staff to tell you about
With Terry Hincks leaving there has been a slight re-shuffle of the managerial and coaching set-up at Cheadle Town FC.
Anthony Trucca is now First XI Manager for the start of the 2017-18 season - having been Assistant Manager for Terry Hincks for the past three-and-a-half years.
Anthony
Trucca
Our new First XI Manager
There has also been a slight change for our Reserves, too.
Paul Hodson makes a sideways switch from First XI coach and will be assisting Chris Woods as Reserves Team Coach for the start of the new season.
Paul
Hodson
Joins the Reserves
as Coach