Trafford Old Boys #3

So, in an eventful week which saw the return of the Evo-Stik Leagues and the early round of FA Cup action, this is what our old boys did this week...

Midweek Round-Up:

In the NWCFL Premier, Mark Keddie netted the winner for Runcorn Town, as they picked up a 2-1 home victory over Ashton Athletic on Monday evening.
Tuesday night's games saw Gareth Thomas score from the penalty spot, but he could not prevent West Didsbury and Chorlton going down 2-1 at home to Winsford Utd.
Greg Hall kept a clean sheet which proved crucial as Maine Road scored a 90th minute winner to take the points from Glossop North End.
In the First Division midfielder Ashley Kelly, who made a couple of brief appearances under former manager Ged Kielty, netted for Northwich Flixton Villa in their 4-1 mauling at the hands of Daisy Hill.

Weekend Round-Up:

In the Evo-Stik Premier Division Harry Winter scored the opener for AFC Fylde in their 2-1 victory over Stafford Rangers.
In the First Division Matty Warburton scored Curzon Ashton's first in their 3-1 away win at Ramsbottom Utd.
In the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round games, Tom Bailey scored the third goal for Glossop North End, as they progressed o the next round with a 4-1 win over Armthorpe Welfare.
It was a good week for Keddie as he netted Runcorn Town's sixth in their 7-2 thrashing of Winterton Rangers.
And Andy Robertson kept a clean sheet in Runcorn Linnets 3-0 victory at Maine Road.

Movements:

Movements this week include Scott Metcalfe swapping Curzon Ashton for New Mills, Kayde Coppin resuming his Mossley career after his trial spell at Stockport County came to an end, Danny Shannon has signed up for 1874 Northwich, Papis Dieyte has signed for Droylsden and debuted on Friday night during their 3-1 defeat to Stocksbridge PS. Chris Mackay has signed up to play for Prestwich Heys this season, but his debut ended in a 6-1 home defeat to Walshaw Sports, including Heys having a man sent off. Jon-Paul Caruana has also signed to play there. Troy Hayder is registered to play for Wythenshawe Amateurs, along with former triallist Danny Bell. Lee Hargreaves has registered with Old Alts, Glyn Barker has joined Northwich Flixton Villa, and Shelton Payne has returned to TRAFFORD!!!!

George Cheetham