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STALYBRIDGE Celtic will be without Matty Mainwaring for their Vanarama North trip to Gainsborough Trinity tomorrow. The central midfielder has failed to recover from a knee injury picked up at Harrogate but should return to the squad next weekend.
Manager Keith Briggs faces a selection dilemma after witnessing perennial substitute George Lomax net twice for the reserves in a 3-1 win over Curzon Ashton last night. Defender Harley Wigley picked up a knock in that game and may not be available to take his place on the bench. Could tomorrow be the day Hyde win their first home league match since April 9, 2013? The team should finally have some confidence after handing out an 8-0 drubbing to Chadderton in midweek in the Manchester Premier Cup. Joe Conchie and Kyle Brownhill are unavailable. Former Port Vale central defender Liam Chilvers, a product of the Arsenal Academy, could be in line for his Ewen Fields debut. Curzon Ashton will possibly have to go to fourth-placed Stourbridge without the scorers who have them the 2-0 victory over Skelmersdale which put them top of the Evo-stik NPL premier division for 24 hours. Matty Warburton, scorer of the opening goal, has a broken hand, while Jordan Wright is struggling with an ankle ligament injury. However, Andy Watson should return to the defence after compassionate leave. Ashton United face Halesowen at Hurst Cross. Defender Connor Roberts-Nurse is out with a knee injury and goalkeeper Paul Phillips sits out the final instalment of a three-match ban. Lee Rick has been released. Mossley, now up to ninth place in the first division north, cross the Pennines for a trick fixture against third-placed Farsley. Dougie Carroll is still unavailable, Tom Murray is away and Arron Hevingham may miss the match as his wife is expecting their first child. Centre-half Kevin McGrath has left Seel Park but co-managers Peter Band and Lloyd Morrison have signed former Curzon wide man Matty Purcell, and ex-Stalybridge midfielder Adam Parkhouse. Droylsden are also in Yorkshire. They visit Brighouse with midfielder Sean Myler injured and Ben Deegan suspended for his red card against Darlington. In the North West Counties League premier division, Colne are the visitors to Surrey Street where Glossop North End will be waiting for them with a fully fit squad. Vote for pavspatch.tumblr.com in the "new" section of the 2014 Football Blogging Awards at www.footballbloggingawards.co.uk NEW signing Phil Marsh misses Ashton United's FA Cup first round (qualifying) tie at Brighouse Town tomorrow.
The former Manchester United and Stalybridge Celtic striker, who made his league debut on Tuesday in the Robins' 1-1 draw with Trafford, is cup-tied having already appeared in the competition for Salford City. Goalkeeper and co-manager Paul Phillips starts a three-match suspension, and Greg Pearson, Cavell Coo and Jay Gorton are all described as 50/50. Kayde Coppin comes back into contention after a one-game ban. Matty Warburton is available for Curzon Ashton, away to Burscough, having recovered from a thigh strain. Luke Horrocks has returned to the fold after a brief spell at Droylsden, and Jordan Wright is back after missing the midweek victory over Witton Albion. However, centre-back Andy Watson cannot play because of a family illness and Sam Walker is still out with a damaged hamstring and broken hand. Droylsden, who go to Ossett Albion, and Glossop North End, who are at Northwich Victoria, both have fully fit squads. Steve Hall has returned to the Butchers Arms after playing in Canada and the Hillmen have signed midfielder Emini Adegbenro from Bootle. Each winning side in the FA Cup will receive £3,000 in prize money. In Vanarama North, Stalybridge Celtic could be without Matty Mainwaring when they take on Tamworth at Bower. The central midfielder collided with the pitch surrounding late in Tuesday night’s defeat at Harrogate and is doubtful with a knee injury. Keith Briggs rang the changes at Wetherby Road, giving midfielders Wade Joyce and James Cadman, and defender Nathan Heath, their full debuts in an effort to arrest Celtic's mini-slump. However, despite an improved performance, the Bridge have only one win in the last six. Louis Almond, who missed Tuesday's defeat by Hednesford, remains a doubt for Hyde who travel to Northamptonshire to take on fellow strugglers Brackley. Jamie Menagh, signed on loan from Chester only a fortnight ago, is out for around six weeks having damaged a meta-tarsal. The Tigers have signed defender Alex McQuade from Guiseley. He made 11 appearances for them last season when on loan from Shrewsbury Town. In the Evo-stik NPL first division north, Mossley head for Kendal Town without Dougie Carroll who picked up an ankle injury playing against Lancaster. Dan McDonnell is ruled out with an injured hamstring. Striker Steve Foster has left Seel Park to sign for Warrington Town. TO use a cliché, reports of a riot at the Butchers Arms on Saturday have been greatly exaggerated. The players were taken from the field but the trouble involved only a handful of people who had travelled down from the North East.
Droylsden Supporters’ Club chair Gary Owen said: "It was maybe half a dozen who stood at the Darlington end but on their own, away from the bulk of the fans. To me, they looked like a group who decided to use a weekend without premier league football to go down to Manchester, have a few pints and cause some trouble. "They first ran on the pitch when Darlington were 1-0 up and looking good value. They had the ball in the net again but it was offside. They decision was given quickly but they came over the fence. "Then, just before half time, Ben Deegan was sent off after a challenge on a defender who collided with Darlington keeper Peter Jameson who had to go off. At that point, a goal up and facing ten men, it looked like they had to win, but that was when it all kicked off. "This time some Droylsden fans were involved but I have to say they were just defending themselves. Referee James Bell took the players off the field for around 15 minutes and the police were called. The people who ran on the pitch were escorted out of the ground to applause from both sets of supporters. "It's a long time since I've seen anything like those scenes at the Butchers Arms but it would be wrong to speak of a riot. Ugly scenes would describe it better. "As Droylsden Supporters' Club chair I'd like to praise the genuine Darlington fans who were clearly embarrassed by what happened." Despite being down to ten men the Bloods came back to seal a memorable victory. Ciaran Kilheeney equalised and Kevin Leadbetter made it 2-1 with a stunning half-volley which Gary Owen said no keeper would have stopped. Earlier today, Droylsden re-signed midfielder Stephen Hall, who has been playing in Canada - a move welcomed by Owen. He said: "It's good that he's come back. I'd encourage people to take a look at us at the Butchers Arms. If they do they'll see a team very different to the one that was there last season - a team where they are all playing for each other." Statement by Darlington 1883 FC The board of directors wish to make the following statement following the game at Droylsden: The referee suspended the game for 15 minutes towards the end of the first half due to a crowd disturbance involving a small number of people, some of which were from Darlington. The club can categorically state that those involved from Darlington did not travel to the match with any organised or official supporters groups. The club will work with the police and other authorities to investigate this incident and identify perpetrators of the disturbance from Darlington, and once identified the club will then take the most severe sanction available to us. The club would like to receive, in strictest confidence, any information whatsoever which will help our investigation into this matter. Please contact us at [email protected] DFC is proud of its community and family based support and will do everything we can to eradicate the very small minority who seek to tarnish the club’s reputation. Briggs Sept 6 by Pavspatch on Mixcloud GLOSSOP, who have scored 11 goals in their last two matches, are in fine fettle for their match of the day clash with Runcorn Linnets tomorrow.
Both clubs are unbeaten in the league but although Runcorn have won all eight of their NWCL premier division games, they lost 4-0 at Droylsden last week in the FA Cup. North End, four points behind, have yet to lose in any competition. Manager Chris Willcock said: "We're really looking forward to the challenge." Keith Briggs once again has the luxury of picking from a fully fit squad as Stalybridge Celtic prepare to take on Leamington at Bower Fold, but there is competition for places in midfield thanks to the arrival of Wade Joyce. The former Barnsley and St Johnstone youngster made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 1-1 draw at Boston last weekend and could be pushing for a starting role as Celtic look to build on their promising start to the season. Furry mascots will be taking part in an interval mascot derby in front of a crowd the Bridge board are hoping will be swelled by those taking advantage of the various discounts the club is offering on Non-League Day. Hyde go to Gloucester City with a fully-fit squad. Manager Scott McNiven - not to say the fans - must be hoping the side can build on the enterprising display against Tamworth and notch a first win of the season. In the Evo-stik NPL premier division, unbeaten Curzon Ashton will once again be without Matty Warburton as they prepare to face Rushall Olympic at Tameside Stadium. The striker has a thigh strain and is likely to be out a further week. Sam Walker misses the match with a damaged hamstring and may not return until the end of the month. Ryan Brook may also be unavailable as his wife is about to give birth. But Simon Woodward can play after recovering from a groin strain. Paul Phillips and Steve Halford have a fully fit squad to choose from as Ashton United travel to Grantham. It's the same story for Droylsden in the NPL first division north who will be home to Darlington. However, Luke Horrocks and the popular Sefton Gonzales have left the Butchers Arms. Gonzales has joined Clitheroe. Charlie Anderson, Andy Brown, Dean Warburton and Ollie Devenney all sustained knocks in Mossley's FA Cup replay with Burscough in midweek. None of them was able to train last night. Mike Fish, Steve Foster, Liam Higginbotham and James Blair remain sidelined. |
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