JUNE NEWS
Monday 30 June 2008
NEWS FROM
ATHERTON COLLIERIES
Atherton Collieries have announced the appointment of Pernell (Penn) Dunne
and Steve Hayes as the new management team in charge of the club’s Reserve
side for the forthcoming season.
Penn has been involved in football from an early age, playing for Flixton
Juniors and other teams in and around the
Penn said: “Steve and I have recently been asked to manage Warrington School
Boys under Twelve's at County level, and in the past month I have been asked
to manage at three different clubs in the Vodkat League. I decided to join
Atherton Collieries as the Chairman, Committee members and the first team
manager are extremely committed in achieving success and moving the club
forwards and upwards. Steve and myself feel very honoured to have been
asked to manage the reserves as this is a new team for the club, and we are
looking forward to the new season.”
Colls first team manager Dave Conlon said: “The addition of a reserve team
will definitely strengthen the playing squad, provide much needed
competition for places and allow the club as a whole to continue moving
forward. The committee and myself are delighted with the new appointments
and are looking forward to the new season.”
The club is happy to hear from any players who feel up to the challenge of
Vodkat League football. Anyone interested should contact
manager@athertoncollieries.co.uk.
Colls have also announced that they have arranged a friendly against Leigh
Genesis (formerly Leigh RMI) on Tuesday July 15th at Alder House, kick off
7.30pm. Admission prices on the night will be £4 for adults and £1 for
concessions. This will be Leigh's first game under their new name.
Dave Conlon (left), first team manager at Atherton Collieries, welcomes new
second team
manager Pernell Dunne.
Friday 27 June 2008
VODKAT LEAGUE CONSTITUTION –
SEASON 2008-2009
The Vodkat League Management Committee have now confirmed the constitution
of the League’s two divisions for season 2008/09, following a meeting held
on Thursday 26th June 2008.
The Premier Division (previously known as the First Division) will comprise
22 clubs, while the First Division will have 18 clubs. This is in line with
the wishes of the member clubs, who had previously indicated that the top
division should return to a full complement of 22 clubs as soon as possible.
Restoring the Premier League to 22 clubs has been achieved by retaining the
bottom two clubs from last season’s First Division, Atherton LR and Nelson,
and additionally promoting Ashton Athletic, who finished third in Division
Two last season.
The full line up of clubs in the two divisions for next season is as
follows. Click
HERE
VACANCY AT NELSON
Nelson FC are on the lookout for an additional coach to join the club's
expanding back room team.
It is expected that the successful applicant will hold a current UEFA B
licence.
Applicants
are invited to submit their details by e-mail to the club's Manager, Jon
Westall, at
jwestall@askam.co.uk.
NEWS FROM
NEWCASTLE TOWN
Two presentations took place at Newcastle Town following the commencement of
training for the coming season.
Richard Minor received his award for being voted Vodkat League Player Of The
Year for Division One, while Simon Eldershaw was presented with a pair of
boots after being voted Vodkat League Division One Player of the Month for
April.
Meanwhile manager Greg Clowes has been busy during the close season
strengthening his squad for another assault on promotion to the UniBond
League. Greg has brought in prolific scorer Andy Kinsey from Nantwich Town
as well as picking up 3 more of Nantwich's promotion squad - Paul Taylor,
Ryan Dicker and Mark Fitton. He added further firepower to his squad by
bringing in highly rated players Chris Budrys from Alsager Town and Jordan
Johnson from Congleton Town.
Ally Brown has committed himself to the club full-time after spells with
Witton Albion and Bradford PA and pressure has been put on keeper Jon
Ritchie with the signing of top keeper Danny Read from Biddulph Victoria.
Greg still has the odd player on his wish list but with all last season's
players being joined by the newcomers he has already built up a strong squad
with power and pace all over the pitch and good competition for every
position.
Pictures:
Richard Minor receives his award from Club Chairman Carl Birchall with
Manager Greg Clowes looking on.
Simon Eldershaw receives his boots from Chairman Carl Birchall with Manager
Greg Clowes looking on.
Thursday 26 June 2008
Ashton Athletic strengthens administrative structure
Experienced local football administrator Alan Greenhalgh has joined Ashton
Athletic as the Club’s new North West Counties Football League Secretary.
Alan brings a wealth of experience to Ashton to assist in the administration
and development of the Club from his previous positions.
Alan is probably the most well known person in local footballing circles
having just retired from the South Lancs Counties League after 30 years and
is presently secretary of the North West Youth Alliance league.
In addition Alan has just recently been elected, as Area 9 representative
for the Lancashire County FA covering his hometown of Wigan.
Ashton’s Chairman and Club Secretary, Steve Halliwell is delighted with
Alan’s decision to join Ashton in a crucial stage of the Club’s development.
“Alan will be working alongside me and the Club’s management and Committee
to assist with the smooth running of our senior sides especially on match
days and other aspects of Club development. This in turn will release me to
focus on other areas in the Club needing more attention”
Alan is excited at the prospect “Ashton Athletic has had a meteoric rise in
fortunes over the last 3 seasons and I am very much looking forward to
working alongside Steve Halliwell, the enthusiastic Committee and the hard
working management team of Dave Powell, Steve Pilling and Chris Richardson.
What struck me on my visits over the recent seasons to Brocstedes Park were
the friendly welcome, the continually improving facilities and rising
playing standards. I hope to contribute to the continued progress of the
Club over the next few years.”
Alan will take up his role with
immediate effect and will be assisting with finalising the Club’s
preparation for the new season.
Wednesday 26 June 2008
NEWS FROM NEW
MILLS
New Mills AFC are proud to announce Princess Cruises will continue their
sponsorship at the club for the forthcoming season.
Princess Cruises, part of the P&O Ferry group, thoroughly enjoyed the
success the club achieved last season by winning Division Two of the Vodkat
League and hope the team will have similar success during the 2008/2009
season in the Premier Division.
The Millers can confirm the signing of Josh Howard from Manchester based
club FC United of the Unibond League. Josh is a midfielder who made nine
appearances for FC United during last season scoring two goals. His previous
clubs include Manchester United (where he captained the Youth Team), Preston
North End, Stockport County, Stalybridge Celtic, Barnet, Mossley and FC
United.
Two more summer signings include Steven Moore who signed from Vodkat Premier
Division rivals Flixton FC. Steven is a striker who despite being injured
for part of the 2007/08 season still managed to score 26 goals. Steven’s
previous clubs include Abbey Hey, Woodley Sports and Curzon Ashton.
Also joining the club is Rhodri Giggs. He plays either in Midfield or as a
striker, Rhodri’s previous clubs include Torquay United, Salford City,
Bangor City, Bacup, Mossley, FC Utd and Curzon Ashton. He scored 10 goals
during the 2007/08 season. Everybody at New Mills AFC would like to welcome
all three players to Church Lane.
Finally, New Mills have a tasty line up
of Pre-season friendlies at Church Lane for both the First Team and Reserves
at Church Lane:
Sat 19th July (3pm k/o) - Salford City
Weds 23rd July (7.45pm k/o)
- Macclesfield Town
Mon 28th July (7.45pm k/o)
- NM Reserves v Chapel Town
Weds 30th July (7.30pm k/o)
- Stalybridge Celtic
Monday 4th Aug (7.45pm k/o) - Stockport County
There are other away fixtures which are listed on the club website
www.newmills.co.uk
Photo shows (left to right): Millers manager Tony Hancock, Steven Moore,
Rhodri Giggs, Josh Howard, and Millers chairman Ray Coverley
LATEST
NEWS FROM AFC LIVERPOOL
AFC Liverpool Founder Membership
Anyone wishing to become a founder member only has until the end of June to
apply.
For full details see
http://afcliverpool.org.uk/go/1st-team/final-week-for-founder-members.html
Ticket Details: St Helens, Nelson & Marine
There are still some tickets available for the historic St Helens v AFC
Liverpool game (on Wed 16th July, 7.45pm kick off).
These are available at News from Nowhere Bookstore, Bold Street, Liverpool,
L1 4HY, and from Sportsline, 6 Gerrard Street, Ashton in Makerfield, WN4
9AA.
St Helens residents can get them every Tuesday between 6.30 and 8.30 at The
Black Bull, Knowsley Road St Helens.
This is an all ticket match so tickets MUST be bought in advance. The game
will be the subject of a major documentary by the official Liverpool
Football Club satellite channel, LFC TV. They will be conducting interviews
and filming the crowd. Also present will be numerous media, as well as
national and local radio.
Coach tickets for St Helens and Nelson can also be bought from News From
Nowhere.
Entry to Nelson and Marine matches are straightforward pay on the gate.
For more details, and details of postal applications, visit
http://afcliverpool.org.uk/go/1st-team/ticket-and-coach-details-forthcoming-st-helens-and-nelson-matches.html
Tuesday 24 June 2008
SILSDEN’S
FANZINE IS AWARDED TOP ACCOLADE
At the start of season 2006-07 Silsden AFC were due to play Bradford Park
Avenue at
The awards are designed to celebrate the writing skills and editorial skills
which have created the football fanzine phenomenon. “We’re not playing on
THAT pitch” touched the judges with its passion and positive approach to its
club. “Witty, informative and generous in spirit it encapsulates much of
what is good about the beautiful game”.
Jon Sheehy, director of marketing for The New Football Pools said: “From
THE FULL AWARDS WERE:
1. Best Overall Fanzine – ‘A Love Supreme’ –
2. Best Premier League Fanzine – ‘A Love Supreme’ –
3. Best Championship Fanzine – ‘A Kick Up The R’s’ – Queens Park Rangers FC
4. Best League One Fanzine – ‘Monkey Business’ –
5. Best League Two Fanzine – ‘The City Gent’ –
6. Best Non-League
Fanzine – ‘We’re Not Playing on THAT pitch’ – Silsden AFC
7. Best Editor –
Jonathan Fear, editor of ‘Vital Villa’ – Aston Villa FC
8. Best Writer – Mickey Blue Eyes, writer for ‘Blue Kipper’ – Everton FC
9. Best Blog – ‘Kopblog’ –
The Silsden Fanzine is edited by football anorak Rob Grillo whose book
“Anoraknophobia” has been a hit with grass roots fans throughout the
country. Rob writes: “There is no doubt that the quality of articles that
have been penned for the Silsden fanzine was the major contributing factor
to our victory in the 'non-league' section, so I would like to thank the
following individuals for their fantastic efforts over the past few issues -
Ian ‘Lost In Barrow’ Robinson, Mighty Martin Bland, Ian ‘Sandbeds Saddo’
Wharton, James & Matthew Robinson, Tom Robinson (no relation), Matt Lawson,
Tim Lees.
“Also, a big thank-you to everyone who
has purchased this, and previous issues, Peter Hanson & Dianne Littlewood
for assisting with printing, and everyone associated with Silsden FC for
their support for the magazine.”
Watch out for edition four next season, available from September (when the
editor is back from surveying the non-league scene in
NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT THE SPIRITUAL HOME OF SILSDEN AFC
Silsden Football Club, which incorporates Silsden AFC, Silsden 2004 and
Silsden Juniors, and Silsden Cricket Club through the Silsden AFC Sports
Field Trust have been awarded a major grant by the “Sports’ Foundation.”
The Trustees have been able to purchase an additional 10 acres of land at
the
Work began on June 16th demolishing the football and cricket changing rooms
and the cricket pavilion. The new development will include 6 changing rooms,
a treatment/physio room, a committee room and an educational suite. The
building covers 1710 square metres. The work should be completed by the end
of 2008.
Sunday 22 June 2008
MORE NEWS
FROM AFC
The home kit is a classic layout of red shirt, red shorts and red socks. The
away kit is all yellow, with red piping.
The kits have been unveiled following a 12 month kit deal between AFC
Liverpool, kit manufacturer Uhlsport, and local kit supplier Argyle Sports &
Work Wear Ltd.
AFC Liverpool’s steering group made the decision to restrict all kit offers
to a maximum 12 month deal so as not to remove such a key decision from club
members in future years.
Replica kits are expected to be made available, with details to follow soon.
Given the fact that this is a 12 month deal, supporters should note however
that there is a possibility of kit change from season 09/10.
Further details and pictures of the kit at
http://afcliverpool.org.uk/go/1st-team/afc-liverpool-unveil-historic-kits.html
Meanwhile, European Cup winning Reds
forward David Johnson has enthusiastically backed new non league team AFC
Liverpool, who will be playing at Prescot Cables' Valerie Park Ground next
season in the Vodkat League.
The three times League Championship winner, who scored 78 goals in his
Anfield career, hailed AFC Liverpool as the new "boy's pen", and even stated
he would be attending as a fan!
The Doc, as he is affectionately known, told LFC TV programme This Is
Anfield:
"I think it is a great idea! To have an intermediary where Dads can take
their lads, and it is to do with Liverpool Football Club and backed by the
club is great.
"Too many times, football has moved on where Dads can no longer afford to
take the kids, and in my day that was a massive part of learning the
"If Dads can go along with kids and can use it as the Boys Pen and learn the
"I am looking to see where I can get a ticket," he said.
AFC Liverpool Chair Alun Parry said: "We are proud to have David Johnson's
support and delighted that he wants a ticket to come and watch us. We'd like
to advise David that our first ever game is vs
Friday 20 June 2008
Runcorn Linnets secure backing
for Bar and Function Rooms at New Ground
Runcorn Linnets are happy to announce that they have secured the support
of Daniel Thwaites PLC for the Bar and Function Room facilities of the
Clubhouse/Community Centre to be built as part of their new stadium on the
Runcorn Campus site of Riverside College. Daniel Thwaites is a Lancashire
Brewer and Pub Retailer based in Blackburn with over 200 years of brewing
experience. They have over 400 pubs all over the North of England and North
Wales, and also has a hotel division, Shire Hotels, that operates 7 hotels
throughout England.
Richard Mills, Direct Sales Manager of Daniel Thwaites PLC, was impressed by
the plans that the club has for their new facility in their bid to “Return
to Runcorn”, and was happy to recommend that Daniel Thwaites give their
support to it. He said “It looks like a very exciting project, and I’m glad
if Thwaites can help to make it happen that much sooner.”
Glyn Davies, who brokered the deal along with fellow Linnets Board member,
David Dutton, said “Another good news story for the club, and for the fans,
as we approach the start of the season. I am now looking forward to working
on the next phase of this project alongside David as we hunt down a source
for the furniture and the carpeting for the new facility.”
More
details of the Linnet’s “Return to Runcorn” stadium project can be found at
www.RuncornLinnetsFC.co.uk/R2R, and the Daniel
Thwaites website can be found at
www.Thwaites.co.uk
Thursday 19 June 2008
Youth
manager sought by Ashton Athletic FC
Ashton Athletic are planning to build on the recent achievements of its
first team since the Club’s return to the Vodkat North West Counties League
two years ago, and also on the success of its flourishing youth section over
the last few seasons.
In particular it is hoped to push on from the tremendous achievement of the
under 18 squad who squeezed past Altrincham FC to win the North West Youth
Alliance League Championship last season, whilst also reaching the final of
the Furness Building Society sponsored U18 Lancs County Cup.
The Club is now seeking to recruit a new under 18’s Manager/Coach to take
charge of this year’s crop of young talent, backed up by the Club’s existing
Youth co-ordinator and other administrative support.
With up to 10 youth teams having been operating at the Club for several
seasons, and youth development now well established at the club, Athletic
are moving towards achieving Charter Standard within the next 12 months and
with it, hopefully a continual stream of players through to the Vodkat North
West Counties League side. The Club offers excellent facilities with an ever
improving ground and superb training venues throughout the year.
The new Youth Manager, working closely with the open age management, would
take a pivotal role in implementation of the Club’s long term development
plan. The Club aims to enable all players at the Club be given the
opportunity to achieve their potential and hopefully progress to the first
and reserve teams.
The voluntary position will have the chance to defend the NWYA title league
cup competitions as well as having another crack at the Lancashire County
Cup, not to mention the chance to progress through the early stages of the
FA Youth Cup, and face Football League opposition.
Interested parties should ideally hold a minimum Level 2 FA Coaching
qualification and should contact the Club’s General Manager David Powell
07770 696747.
Tuesday 17 June 2008
FANS CLUB TROPHY
Runcorn Linnets FC and AFC
Liverpool, the new team formed by fans of Liverpool FC, are to play a
friendly at Wincham Park on 2nd August. The match, which will be an annual
event, will be played for a new cup called the Fans Club Trophy, and will be
the last outing prior to their first league match on the 9th August.
Alun Parry Chair of AFC Liverpool said, "We are delighted to be playing
Runcorn Linnets. We are both fan run clubs and it's a great way to celebrate
the rise and success of supporter run clubs in recent times. Our two clubs
have formed a strong friendship and we are looking forward to what will be
the friendliest of friendlies."
Derek Greenwood, Runcorn Linnets Chairman, said “We think the Fans Club
Trophy is a great way of introducing a little bit of interest and friendly
rivalry in the pre-season. It will be an opportunity for fans to see the
squad that will start the season with something to play for, in addition to
the pride of winning a friendly.”
Kick-off will be at 3:00pm, and tickets will cost £5.50 for adults and £3.00
for concessions. Directions how to find Wincham Park, in Witton, can be
found on the Runcorn Linnets website –
www.RuncornLinnetsFC.co.uk
DANNY STEVENS A TRAGIC LOSS
Eccleshall Football Club was shocked to hear of the death of their captain
Danny Stevens who was killed in a motorcycle accident.
Daniel Thomas Stevens, aged 25, was thrown from his red Honda machine in the
accident, which happened on the A5013 near Great Bridgeford on Saturday 14th
June.
Paramedics, emergency doctors and the County Air Ambulance all attended the
incident, which occurred at about 1.50pm. But the
construction engineer, from Eccleshall, died at the scene from head
injuries. No other vehicle was involved.
His funeral will be held at Eccleshall Church on Monday 23rd June
at 11.30 am.
Danny made over 250 appearances for Eccleshall, making his debut in 1999-2000,
his first
league match for the club was: Eccleshall v Vale Juniors on Saturday 14th
August 1999, in the Staffordshire Senior League.
He made his debut
in a pre season friendly of that year, against Alsager Town - He was 16 at
the time and he scored in that game, and
was the club captain. He left and had a short spell at Stone Dominoes before
returning to the club.
Richard Marsh, secretary Eccleshall FC - He was a credit to himself and his
family and always conducted himself in a proper manner on and off the field.
His friendly manner made him a likeable person to all at Eccleshall Football
Club and he was respected in the dressing room by his fellow players for the
way he conducted himself. The coming seasons will be empty without his
smile. He will be greatly missed but always remembered.
Mark Askey – When I became manager 3 seasons ago I appointed Danny as my
captain. He had all the qualities I was looking for in a captain. He was
100% reliable, he gave is all in every game he played, he was as brave as a
lion on the field and a lovely natured lad off the field. I know how proud
he was to captain the side and he literally stuck his chest out every time
he led the team out. Everyone at the club is shattered by this terrible
tragedy and our thoughts are with his family.
Danny also played for Sunday side Woodeseaves and played in excess of 50
games for Woodseaves from 2004/05 season all in the top division of Stafford
and District Sunday Football League.
For
more please contact Mark Askey 07950035073 or Bob Askey 07792659629
Monday 16 June 2008
AFC LIVERPOOL TURN A DREAM INTO
REALITY
AFC Liverpool are celebrating following a bumper week of good news that
saw the new club sign a groundshare deal, and then get elected into the
Vodkat League.
AFC Liverpool have signed a groundshare deal with Merseyside neighbours
Prescot Cables FC which will see the mini-reds playing their home fixtures
at Valerie Park next season.
This was followed by their acceptance into the Vodkat League at the league's
AGM on Saturday 14th June.
AFC Liverpool Chair Alun Parry said: "Everybody at the club is delighted. We
now have an excellent, atmospheric stadium to play in which has excellent
transport links, making it easy for our fans to get to. The decision of the
league's AGM puts us as full members of the Vodkat League. It means that our
dream is now a reality."
The first round of the League Challenge Cup draw was also made at the
meeting, with AFC Liverpool being drawn away to Cumbrian side Holker Old
Boys.
Parry said: "It was fantastic to be present as our name was called out of
the hat for a cup draw. It brought it home to us that all our hard work has
paid off, and that we are now a fully fledged non league football club, when
12 weeks ago we were just an ambitious idea."
AFC Liverpool was set up to provide a non league club with an LFC identity
for Liverpool fans priced out of the Premiership, and even has the backing
of Liverpool Football Club itself, who sent their best wishes to AFC
Liverpool in a letter earlier this month.
AFC Liverpool's first ever match is on Wednesday 16th July vs St Helens Town
in a friendly match at Ashton Town's Edge Green Street Ground. Adult tickets
are just £5 and child tickets are £3. Due to expected demand the match will
be all ticket.
Tickets will be on sale at The Casa in Hope Street from 10am till 2pm on
Saturday 21st June. Coach tickets will also be available at £5 each.
Sunday
15 June 2008
NEWS FROM THE VODKAT LEAGUE AGM
The Vodkat League AGM was held at the De Vere Hotel, St David’s Park, Ewolle,
near
From the 2008-09 season, the two divisions of the League will be known as
the Premier Division and the First Division, in line with many other step
5/step 6 competitions around the country.
AFC Liverpool, Wigan Robin Park and Irlam FC were voted in as new members of
the League and will compete in the Vodkat League Division One (previously
Division Two) in season 2008-09.
Alsager
League Chairman Dave Tomlinson announced that, while it was the intention of
the League Management Committee to work towards establishing 22 clubs in the
Vodkat League Premier Division next season, due to some outstanding issues
involving certain member clubs, the exact constitution of the Premier League
and Division One could not be finalised on the day as originally intended.
It is the Management Committee’s aim to have the outstanding issues resolved
and a final decision made by 28th June, although it is hoped that
a decision can be made before that date.
AWARD WINNERS 2007-2008
Manager of the Year – Division One – Ged
Kielty (Trafford)
Manager of the Year – Division Two – Mick Fuller (Kirkham & Wesham)
Player of the Year – Division One – Richard Minor (
Player of the Year – Division Two – Danny Williams (Daisy Hill)
Fair Play Award Division One – Glossop North End
Fair Play Award Division Two – Kirkham & Wesham
Overall Programme of the Year – Ashton Athletic
Programme of the Year – Division One – Trafford
Programme of the Year – Division Two – Darwen
VODKAT LEAGUE WEBSITE UPDATE
As of today the Vodkat League has a new look about it and we hope the
new look site is appealing to you all. There are not many changes to the way
you navigate the site, it is more of a cosmetic exercise. There are still a
few pages to be completed and may not contain all the information required,
it is hoped these will be rectified within the next few weeks.
Due to the statement above there are some pages that were complied before
the the AGM and it wasn't know that the First Division (Old Division Two)
had a few issues to be rectified, therefore the First Division is not the
actual formation of the Division at this time. I have decided to leave them
as they are, due to the amount of work that has been put in the get the site
ready, until such time as I am told otherwise, hopefully by the end of the
month.
Saturday 14 June 2008
ASHTON TOON
Following in the footsteps of their illustrious Latic neighbours, Ashton
Town have appointed their very own Geordie Manager. Newcastle born James
Horner, now a resident of Ashton, was last night presented as 1st team
Manager of the Ashton-in-Makefield based outfit, at the clubs annual players
meeting.
Horner takes the helm of the Vodkat North West Counties team with a remit to
over see and develop all aspects of football at the club and to that
end James has just set up a junior section to the club and has already
appointed FA qualified coaches/management for each of the junior teams. They
will be competing in the Wigan and District Youth League for age groups
under 7's up to under 12's. Also confirmed at the players meeting were the
experienced youth team management duo of John Hankin and Ian Wood who take
charge of the under 18's squad. They will play in the North West Youth
Alliance League and compete in the FA Youth Cup.
James brings with him his own 1st team back room staff namely Assistant
Manager Stefan Ochwat, 1st team coach and ex-pro Greg Brown along with
Physio, Gavin Thorn. In total there has been 17 coaches and backroom
staff confirmed to the enlarged club with a further goalkeeping coach coming
on board soon. Despite the number of coaches already appointed, James is on
the hunt for a Reserves management team to take charge of the Reserve team
squad who compete in the North West Counties Reserves League. Anyone
interested should contact him direct on mobile number 07969369365.
Several pre-season friendlies have already been confirmed, which are listed
on the clubs website at
www.ashtontown.co.uk most notably is the
team bonding trip away to Arngrove Northern League and Horner's old club,
Birtley Town FC for back to back matches with both 1st teams and Reserves
followed by a night out and stop over in Newcastle on Saturday 19th July
2008.
As well as the encouraging turn out at the players meeting, the management
team have been busy recruiting several new players to strength the squad.
However, looking to improve the squad is a key aim and anyone interested
should attend Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday pre-season training starting on
Tuesday 1st July 2008 at 7pm at the clubs Edge Green Street ground.
Horner added, "I would first like to thank the committee for giving me this
opportunity, which I am not only delighted with but truly grateful. Since my
appointment, my feet have hardly touched the ground, its a new era for the
Club and a great opportunity for both players and management alike. We are
busy putting a lot of things in place to ensure we offer the best we can for
our lads and we will be working hard at training to get them ready for the
start of the new season, which promises to be an exciting time for the club
and I look forward to the challenge."
Attached picture shows Club Secretary Rebecca Williams greeting new 1st Team
Manager James Horner to the club.
RAMSBOTTOM UNITED -
OFFICIAL
PRESS RELEASE
After a disappointing season, Vodkat League Division One side, Ramsbottom
United are on the lookout for a new management team who can help take the
club forwards.
This is after manager Neil Hart and his assistant Iain McLellan both
resigned.
The club wish to place on record its appreciation for all the work Neil and
Iain did last season and wish them well for their futures.
Applicants who feel they can match the clubs ambition should contact
chairman Harry Williams on 01706 823029.
VACANCY AT ATHERTON COLLIERIES
Atherton Collieries will be running a reserve team in the North West
Counties Reserve League next season, and are looking for a manager to take
charge of the team.
The successful candidate is likely to have experience of step 5/6/7 football
in the