Monday 31 March 2014

Next Meeting

As previously posted, our next meeting is at the Nags Head, this Friday (4th) at 7.30pm. The meeting will take place in a private room and afterwards the Nags Head have a karaoke night. So those that wish to stay for a few drinks and have a little sing song whilst chatting footy can do!

This is our last meeting before the season ends so it really would be great to see you all there for the meeting and for some drinks after... bring a friend and spread the word!

(Belated) MOTM v Barwell

To be honest, myself and Mr Semp struggled to pick a man of the match for this game, mainly down to the fact the players themselves struggled on the day to match Barwell's aggression and desire. 

I thought Tommy Schofield did well once he came on but our best player was probably REECE WELSH. FReece had a cracking game last week against Worksop and has been a real attacking threat as well as providing some solid defensive work. I know this is little consolation for getting beat but well done to Reece and good luck for the rest of the season

We deservedly lost but sometimes you have days like that, so heads up and on to our next game away to Nantwich. COME ON YOU WHITES!!!!

Marathon Man Matt Brown

On Sunday 6th April Trafford FC’s Matt Brown will be running the full 26 ¼ miles in support of Trafford FC and St Anne’s Hospice. Speaking to the website Matt says “I’ve always fancied running a full marathon after doing a couple of halves over the years. I’ve been training for last 3 months or so sometimes on cold winters night which has been fun (honest), so hopefully I’ll get round.

I’ve chosen to support 2 causes very dear to my heart in St Anne’s Hospice who do a fantastic job looking after Cancer patients and who couldn’t exist without charitable donations and Trafford FC’s new clubhouse fund. If you would like to sponsor me then I would be really grateful in supporting St Anne’s Hospice & Trafford FC.
Thanks for reading, Matt

Good luck to Matt Brown from all at the supporters' club and if you would like to sponsor him then please contact him directly or email me your details and I will pass them on. I think we can all agree they are for two great causes.

Thursday 27 March 2014

Next Meeting

The supporters clubs next meeting is on Friday 4th April, 7.30 at the Nags Head. The meeting will be in a private room upstairs. This is our last meeting BEFORE the end of the season with lots to decide!

It would be great to see as many faces there as possible.

Thursday 20 March 2014

MotM v Worksop

Well done once again to Ste Mason who was Adrian Abbott's choice for man of the match. All our defenders had a tough game against a very big and physical team. I must also mention Reece Welch who I thought a had a very good game.
Well done to Worksop who perhaps just shaded it overall and good luck to them in their pursuit for the title.
As for Trafford, we travel to Stocksbridge this Sat with a top 10 finish in our sights. Good luck to all the lads (and Robyn)

#TraffordFamily

Sunday 16 March 2014

MOTM v Stocksbridge - Ste Mason

Clearly spurred on from his POTM award, Ste Mason went on to be chosen as the man of the match against Stocksbridge.

In a pretty flat game in all honesty, Ste Mason stood out with another solid and committed performance. He and Nia have been excellent these last few months and along with Tommy Reid, I thought they were the stand out performers from yesterdays game.

But in the end TFCSC's Mark Jones rightly chose Ste Mason. Well done Ste and everyone at TFC. Another 3 points on the board and now lets aim for a top 10 finish!

#traffordfamily

Player of the Month February - Ste 'Mini' Mason

A bit later than normal (due to a later than normal supporters' meeting) but the presentation for the POTM award was decided on Friday and the winner, Ste Mason was presented with his bottle of fizz at yesterdays home match against Stocksbridge.

Well done to Mini from all at the supporters' club and good luck for the rest of the season.

Ste Mason being presented his award from TFCSC's Sempie


Apologies also to Nia, who picked up the POTM award for January but due to a combination of home games getting cancelled and forgetfulness on our behalf, Nia was never given his bottle of the co-ops finest!
This was rightly rectified yesterday when Mark Jones finally handed it over. A belated and deserved well done to Nia!

Mark Jones with Nia Bayunu


Sunday 9 March 2014

Away Days - Buxton

Compared to some of the journeys this year we are almost neighbours with the team from the lovely spa town so it was a leisurely noon start for Tony’s Bus Tours.  Sadly we were missing our toffee provider and general  organiser  Tintin, but the Silver Fox reported he is recovering well in hospital from his recent surgery.  Everyone sends him very best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to the club – after all someone needs to repair those divots.
It was a very pleasant journey, stopping to pick up several players at Hazel Grove, and listening to Brian’s stories of when he played for Buxton and training on pitches covered in a foot of snow.  Well Buxton’s Silverlands stadium is the highest ground in the country so anything could happen. It was at the top of a rather steep hill so we were very happy to hear the club house was open and showing a bit of football on the telly. A very nice chap went to open the club shop for a few of us to buy our badges, the thing I love most about non-league are the characters you find at every club helping keep this level of football alive. Long may they continue.  We settled into a very nice clubhouse for a few drinks and to see a rare Manchester United win on the telly (and I am a fan so I can say it).  Our numbers were growing as lots of Trafford fans had made the journey by train, the shorter journey certainly makes it easier for dads and lads to come along. 
With kick off 15 minutes away  it was time for a spot of lunch, and a very nice burger it was too, the pie and chips seemed to score highly as well.  There was a nice “tribute” wall by the Brassiere – small engraved bricks with names of fans past and present and some sponsors too,  something we could look doing in the future maybe.
Well it was a bit breezy out in the open so I left Sempie and went to sit in the stands with Smarty’s mum and dad  and Nia’s  Auntie Gillian -  I am just a glory hunter really, sticking close to the family of our “superstars” 
Unfortunately the game wasn’t as pleasant as the view, we were playing uphill on a pitch that wasn’t too good. Both teams were falling over a lot and plenty of pushing and pulling going on but not much flowing football. Tom Read pulled off some great saves from close range to keep it level but there wasn’t much he could do on 42 minutes when Buxton favourite “Kingy” scored.  We sloped off at half time for some much needed refreshment.
Second half we abandoned the stand for a pitch side seat. Yes after all these years Sempie really did make the bench!!  The second half was like a different game, we started passing the ball around and sure enough on 63 minutes Michael Oates (is Trafford’s number 9) popped the ball in the net.  Oh the relief, obviously playing downhill really did make a difference – well it did to Simon Hackney who scored a fabulous goal on 76 minutes to send his team mates and fans into a frenzy.  When the final whistle eventually came – a good 5 minutes after it should have, Trafford had reached a magic 50 points in this league!  Not bad for the “little team from behind The Bird in Hand”  The Buxton fans were very complimentary but are getting a bit nervous about their own teams prospects for the rest of the season. I hope they do ok as I liked the ground and the people very much and look forward to going there again next season. Even Mr Brown Senior, a confirmed pessimist, thinks we are safe now.
A few drinks later and a speedy journey saw me “home alone” while Sempie went to discuss tictacs or something like in The Nag for next week. Hopefully by then, our supporters club will be heading back to full strength with Tim returning to fitness – sales of hotdogs have slumped without him.

My Man of the Match  -  Tom Read

Race Night

The race night held on Friday 28th February was a massive success. Thanks to all those who took part by either sponsoring a race, buying a horse, turning up on the night to have a flutter and take part in the the fun and to all those who donated food and raffle prizes.
We are very pleased to announce that you all helped to raise an outstanding and rather devilish amount of £666..... So a very big thanks to all who helped achieve this!
Particular thanks from us all at the Supporters' Club go to Nick Brown, who gave up his time to host the event to his usual high standard! Our thanks also go to John Eadie, who gave his time to run the betting desk with Andy Semple ably assisting! Thanks guys!

Our next fundraiser is yet to be decided but any suggestions are very welcome so please feel free to pass on any ideas to any member of the Supporters' Club.

After the amazing success of the Christmas Curry Night we do intend to have an End of Season Curry Night. Details to be announced soon.



Friday 7 March 2014

Next Meeting

The next supporters meeting is on Friday 14th March at TFC clubhouse, 7.30.
We will be deciding the POTM for February, amongst other things.

After the great turn out from the race night (details from the night coming later), it would be fantastic to see you all there for the meeting.