Ramsbottom United v Witton Albion 16/09/2014

Evo Stik Premier Division

Result - Ramsbottom 3 v 2 Witton Albion

Goals

Ramsbottom United - Jordan Hulme 45 Mins / 85 Mins / Cedric Krou 81 Mins .

Witton Albion - Joshua Hancock 18 Mins / 56 Mins.

Admission £9.00
Programme £2.00
Team Sheet - No
Club Badge £3.50
Refreshments - Coffee 80p
Attendance - 231

It was over to the Harry Williams Riverside Stadium for the Evo-Stik Premier Division game V Witton Albion and a very enjoyable evening it was , got to the ground early for the usual stadium photos , golden goal bought along with an exceptional programme a coffee as always and a Club Badge ( happy happy happy) . Not been to this ground for many years and have to say what a great job they have done with improvements all over the ground, well done. The game started pretty slowly with both teams not doing a great deal until Witton took a deserved lead , Ramsbottom finally got their game together and went in at half time 1-1. Not sure of the guys name but they have an exceptional player with skills well above this level (will they manage to keep hold of him) not sure about that anyway on to the 2nd half which Witton took by the scruff of the neck having a penalty saved and also taking the lead again , i never expected Ramsbottom to come back into this one but with some great football and sheer determination they scored 2 goals in the last 10 mins to go on to win. Altogether a great night , ground is beautiful , facilities are excellent , well done.

Welcome to the Riverside...

new stand since last time i was here....

Harry Williams Ultras....

those executives.....

Riverside

Programme...

Ramsbottom Ultras.....

Salford City v Ossett Albion 09/09/2014

Evo Stik Division One North

Result - Salford City 4 v 0 Ossett Albion

Goals

Salford City - Sam Madeley 35 Mins / 65 Mins / Jamie Rother 42 Mins / Daniel Browne 79 Mins.

Admission £7.50
Programme £1.50
Team Sheet - No
Club Badge - No
Refreshments - Coffee £1.00
Attendance - 265

4th visit to my home club this season and a powerful display from Salford , from start to finish Salford produced and excellent display of passing , control and finishing which given the class of player now plying their trade at Moor Lane its only what you would expect especially against a side like Ossett ,Ossett had their moments and did produce some good football but you can see the difference and that is no dis-respect just an honest view . Salford could of took the lead in the first 10 seconds with Seddon hitting the crossbar, eventually Salford did take the lead from one of the best goals i've seen this season , by half time it was 2-0. Second half continued as the first with Salford pressing the Ossett defence and scoring 2 more goals the 2nd half , allround great performance from Salford...the Red Moon is rising... Nothing new to report on the ground developments , programme is well worth the £1.50   .club badges should be arriving soon (so i'm told) the club shop as a good stock of programmes and merchandise so a visit for any hopper is well worth it.

the new sign with new logo..

the hallowed turf  ... Moor Lane

follow me men.....

now...this is a whistle

Salford Ultras

The Red Moon Rising

Programme 2014/15

England U18s v Holland U18s 05/09/2014

U18s International Friendly.

Result - England U18s 3 v 1 Holland U18s

Goals

England U18s - Callum Connolly 42 Mins / 76 Mins / Dominic Solanke 56 Mins

Holland U18s - Alessio Da Cruz 62 Mins

Admission £3.00
Programme £2.50
Team Sheet - No
Club Badge - No
Refreshments - Coffee £2.20 (Rip off)
Attendance - 2,579

A Trip to the newly named JD Stadium ( Gigg Lane Bury) for this U18s friendly to watch England v Holland , now as we know its not very interesting watching England but the chance of a ground not visited recently enticed me over there , some improvements made since last here (10 yrs) making the ground look pretty good . The game itself was a torrid affair in the 1st half with only a goal to make it interesting and for England as well ... well if you follow England you will know what i mean. The 2nd half was much better with both teams playing some good football with England the much better team coming out 3-1 winners . Programme was a double issue with the game between England U20s v Romania and full of information , a note on refreshments..my god prices were stupidly expensive and i for one will not pay £3 plus for a Pukka Pie....anyway apart from that enjoyed the evening , some good football and a England team actually won.......INGERLAND INGERLAND ...IN - GER -LAND.

errrr Gigg Lane

Programme and Ticket

away end ....

Scoreboard End...

C'mon England..

usual England Crowd...

England Future .....

Salford City v Congleton Town 02/09/2014

FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay.

Result - Salford City 6 v 4 Congleton Town (AET)

Goals

Salford City - Sam Madeley 34 Mins / 87 Mins / Gareth Seddon 75 Mins/ 93 Mins / Danny Webber 98 Mins / James Kirby 111 Mins.

Congleton Town - Brandon Moores 57 Mins / Tom Rutter 61 Mins / 120 Mins (Pen) /  Ryan Allcock 71 Mins .

Admission £7.50
Programme - Free on admission
Team Sheet - Yes
Club Badge - No
Refreshments - Coffee £1
Attendance - 237

10 GOAL THRILLER !!!!!! 3rd visit this season to Salford City (my home town club) you'll see regular reports and pictures from Salford as i do support them anyway , what can i say about this game...after a goaless draw on saturday with both goalkeepers coming out on top we were entertained with this goalfest and a very good game of football . Salford went ahead and were pretty much on top throughout the 1st half with nothing to suggest there was going to be a avalanche of goals 2nd half . Salford were pretty much down and out after 71 minutes going 1-3 down with some excellent play from the Congleton team , that obviously spurred Salford on and by full time it was all square at 3-3. Really didnt want extra time as work beckoned early , but half way through the gate i decided to stay the course and unexpectedly was treated to another 4 goals . Salford were in complete control in extra time with the game finishing 6-4 so on to the next round against Nantwich . So fantastic evening of football, Salford's ground continues to be upgraded with the extended club house and new cafe being built , you'll see scaffolding dotted about the ground as the cities university is filming all through the 2014/15 season for a 3-part documentary to be shown on national TV later in the year...quick mention to Groundhog who came from the Stoke area for the game , good to meet you and see you soon.

Dirty old town !!!

view from the main stand

the re-painted shed side...

Dug outs and Salford Ultras...

filming for the documentary

goal mouth action...

programme and team sheet

Charnock Richard v Lostock st Gerards's 26/08/2014

West Lancs Premier Division

Result - Charnock Richard 5 v o Lostock st Gerards's

Goals

Charnock Richard - Own Goal 8 Mins / Daniel Hogg 25/45 Mins / Carl Grimshaw 50 Mins / Danny Nolan 80 Mins.

Admission £2.00
Programme £1.00
Team Sheet - No
Club Badge - No (although i required one from a supporter)
Refreshments - Coffee 70p
Attendance - 110 ( Head Count)

Over to the West Lancs League again for the Charnock Richard home game against Lostock st Gerards. The ground for this level is fantastic was really surprized, well maintained and very tidy . New floodlights going up which will make it suitable for the next step up which i should imagine is the NWCFL . Nice friendly staff and supporters of which i bought a club badge for a £1, thanks very much....the game itself was very one-sided although Lostock were rather skillful with no end product (they did hit the bar) Charnock are the powerhouses of this league winning the title the last 3 seasons and it really shown through the game...all together a great evening of football and one of my fave grounds visited. A quick thank you to the resident photographer for tips of the trade ;).

Welcome one and all...

Changing rooms and tea hut

Charnock Ultras

Lets get ready !!!!

oooooooof

spot the ball

Programme

Salford City v Droylsden 25/08/2014

Evo-Stik Division One North

Result - Salford City 2 v 1 Droylesden

Goals

Salford City - Jason Jarret 49 Mins / Daniel Webber 61 Mins.

Droylesden - Sean Myler 73 Mins

Admission £1.00 with Ticket bought at opening game
Programme £1.50
Team Sheet - Yes
Club Badge - No
Refreshments - Coffee £1.00
Attendance - 459

Second visit to my team Salford City a no-brainer if you bought a ticket for the game at the opening fixture , only £1 . Trying to follow Salford this season as well as ground hopping so hence the game today . Big crowd today for this local derby with Droylsden bringing their decent support as well as first time visitors to Salford . First half was a torrid affair with both teams cancelling each other out . Second half was much better , Salford showing the early dominance going 2-0 up before Droylsden finally woke up and grabbed a goal , all together a game of two halfs with Salford now notching up their 4th win on the trott , heady times for Salford as they strive to move up the pyramid , with these kind of performances i do believe this will be the start of bigger and (better) things.

Programme

Teamsheet

Salford Ultras

Home team Dugout

you put your left leg in

Goalmouth Action

the Management

Hindsford FC v Prestwich Heys 20/08/2014

Atherton Charity Cup Quarter Final.

Result - Hindsford 0 v 2 Prestwich Heys

Goals

 Prestwich Heys - Paul Tierney  43 Mins /Jamie Treanor  67 Mins

 Admission - Free
Programme - No
Team Sheet - No
Club Badge - No
Refreshments - Coffee £1.00
Attendance - 38 (Head Count)

Well another hard fought game between these two rivals from The Manchester League , contesting the Atherton Charity Cup Quarter Final  not much in the game first half , apart from a disallowed goal for Prestwich and their goal in the 43 minute, Prestwich were the better side in this half with Hindsfords shooting completely wayward. 2nd half pretty much the same with Prestwich again edging it and eventually scoring the 2nd goal.

Ground is a strange one with a pitch with the most obvious hill !!!! but apart from that its a nice little ground without the floodlights hence the 6.30pm start , has a nice little clubhouse where refreshments and tv are available, well worth a visit if your doing the Manchester League or another ground to tick off your list, enjoyable evening , nice ground and a decent game of football.

Welcome

its like a stroll in the park !!!

isnt that liner suppose to wear black ?

the clubhouse

Dugouts ....

liner.!!!!!!!! you d*******

yeah i'll be there in a minute .....

Rochdale Town v Oldham Boro 19/08/2014

North West Counties Division One.

Result - Rochdale Town 5 v 1 Oldham Boro

Goals

Rochdale Town - Matthew Warburton 22 Mins / Luke Bradbury 40 Mins / Jason Hill 49 Mins (Pen) / Kristian Evans 65 Mins / Nathan Eastmond 87 Mins.

Oldham Boro - Patrick Garmoody 17 Mins

Admission £5.00
Programme £1.00
Team Sheet - No
Club Badge - No
Refreshments - Coffee £1.00
Attendance - 67

Lancashire derby this one so always hard fought affairs and to be honest Oldham were are lot better than the scoreline suggests, Oldham played some nice one touch football and deserved going ahead , at which time there was nothing to suggest the final score. Rochdale are also a skillful side and eventually this proved to be going in 2-1 at half time. Coffee was sought out which was served up in the club house. Second half again was keenly contested but Rochdale had the finishing touch which Oldham just couldnt find . Great game all round, which seems to be the norm in the NWCFL .

The ground itself is a neat little ground, rather ramshackle but for a club with not many resources they do well, a number of teams play there from Rugby to Womens football , programme was pretty poor to say the least but again it all comes down to money, time and effort so at least they made the effort , enjoyable evening and well worth the visit.

Main Entrance

Lego Land

terrace end

Main Stand

wonderful evening , oh and football !!!!

Penalty

Main Stand under lights

Programme