Trafford Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of its new manager, Karl Marginson.

Marginson is best known for his 12-year spell in charge of FC United. He was appointed as the Red Rebel’s first ever manager on its formation in 2005. Under Karl’s guidance FC rose from the North West Counties Division 2 to National League North in ten seasons. Three league titles were secured plus a fourth promotion via the playoffs. In addition to this, Karl led the club to two NW Counties League cup triumphs, and a Manchester Premier Cup victory before leaving Broadhurst Park in October 2017.

As a player, “Margy” appeared in the Football League for Blackpool, Rotherham, and Macclesfield. He then had a long and distinguished career in Non-League football playing for clubs such as Ashton United, Stalybridge Celtic, Droylsden, Chorley, Barrow, Salford City, and Hyde. Aged 35 he took the FC United job, and later spent some time as a football director and interim manager at Radcliffe Borough following his departure from FC.

Karl has recently been coaching within our own Trafford Youth set-up and has been a key figure in the successful establishment of our Under-21’s team this summer.
Chairman John Eadie said of his new appointment:

“Karl Marginson has vast experience and knowledge of non-league football. He has already brought his abilities and wisdom to our youth teams, and I believe he will now enhance the first team too. His track record is impressive, and we are keen to continue the link between ourselves and our youth section. I am looking forward to working with Karl.”

Joining Marginson at Shawe View will be assistant manager Harry Winter – a former Trafford captain who has also played for FC United and Stockport County. The new team is completed with coach Steve Tobin, who played for Leeds United’s FA Youth Cup winning team in 1993 prior to a long career in semi-professional football. Over the last few years, Tobin has been instrumental in the establishment and growth of Trafford FC Youth. Physio Paul Roberts and goalkeeping coach Paul Chapman remain with the club.

Of his new role Marginson himself said:

“I’m extremely grateful and unbelievably excited to be back in the game that has provided me with some of the greatest experiences and life lessons that I’ve been blessed to receive. This gratitude is firstly to the chairman and directors of the club for showing belief in my abilities as a manager to take charge of the next stage of Trafford Football Club’s development. I’m absolutely certain that the first team’s current position is a false one and I’m confident the quality squad of players that Danny has put together have the right kind of attitudes, behaviours and footballing ability, and are more than capable of producing the positive results and exciting performances that the directors, volunteers and supporters of Trafford Football Club deserve. This will lead to our current league position being turned around.

“Joining our backroom team are two people I’ve known for a long time and whom I have the utmost respect for, in Harry Winter and Steve Tobin. Harry and Steve are just as excited as I am about the prospects of the team’s development and I believe these appointments will enhance the quality staff already present whilst bringing additional expertise to the team. This I’m sure will enable a successful transitional period with minimal disruption which will be vital at such an important time. We can then move forward to what I’m hoping will be a successful period for the Club. I’m looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday – Onwards and upwards!!! Margy”

Karl’s duties as first team manager will commence immediately, and as alluded to in his statement, he takes charge of his first game this coming Tuesday at Shawe View when Runcorn Linnets are the visitors in Northern Premier League action (kick off 7.45pm). Welcome to Trafford, Karl!

Trafford FC is delighted to announce that we have entered a partnership with an Urmston based community care provider.
Our ground will now be known as the Away Day Care Shawe View Stadium.
Pictured before our home match against Chasetown, proprietors, staff and service users of the company enjoyed the day as special guests to celebrate this new partnership.
Club chairman John Eadie said: “We wanted a stadium sponsor that reflected the community ethos and family values at the heart of the club – Away Day Care matched that in buckets.”
Jean O’Hara, the Managing Director of Away Day Care said: “I wanted to create a service that met a real community need, so in that regard we’re not that different to Trafford FC.
“Everyone at Away Day Care is looking forward to all the drama of the season ahead and getting down to support the team. We wish them the best of luck for the season.”

Trafford FC:
CLUB STATEMENT
The last twelve months have been extremely challenging for the football club.
We have tragically lost Kath Flowers (tea lady), John Crook (volunteer and long-time supporter) and more recently Club Legends David Brown and Paul Thomas, all of whom worked so hard behind the scenes and on matchdays.
In addition, committee member Dave Abbott has moved out of the area, Adrian Halliwell has suffered a health scare, and several committee members are in the 70+ age bracket.
We are therefore seeking (a) to appoint at least two new committee members, and (b) volunteers who can help down at Shawe View either on match days or during the week.
If you would like to be considered for either of the above positions would you please contact David Law on 07772 287086 or dlaw8652@gmail.com
Thank you!

THOSE OF YOU who follow Trafford FC will know that last week we lost one of our Trafford Family with the passing of Kathleen Flowers. Kath was a wonderful, wonderful lady who volunteered at Shawe View, working on the Tea Bar for over 20 years and doing many other things behind the scenes, not least of which was just being around the club with her lovely warm personality and friendly smile.
Trafford FC was honoured to host members of Kathleen’s family plus some of her dearest friends on Saturday, as guests of the club for our home game versus Kidsgrove Athletic. Prior to the game, a pitchside presentation was made to Kathleen’s family followed by a minute’s applause observed by everybody in the stadium – supporters, players, and officials. Our picture shows Kath’s family and friends standing in honour of an amazing human being, just before kick off. Rest in peace Kathleen. We will miss you so much x

Trafford were beaten by a solitary late goal in this pre-season friendly / might-have-been-a-cup-final at the Red Rebels Broadhurst Park stadium last night (Tuesday 8th September).

Both sides hit the metalwork in the first half, FC having more possession but Trafford’s young side showing resilient defending and pacy counter attacks that caused ex-Trafford defender Curtis Jones and his team-mates no end of trouble.

The game was staged partly because FCUM v TFC was to have been the 2019/2020 Manchester FA Premier Cup Final, however the showpiece occasion was lost when the season was abandoned due to the Coronavirus. A competitive and entertaining game ensued, as befitting a Cup Final, and it looked to be heading for penalties when in the 83rd minute FC broke down the Trafford right, a hint of offside was ignored by the Liner, and the cross was finished by Morgan Homson-Smith.

FC picked up the Shocal Shield, a fine piece of silverware donated for the occasion by our online ticketing partners Shocal. DC and the boys can be proud in defeat however – their performance on another day might have brought the trophy back to Shawe View.

Go to our website “Gallery” pages to view some photos from the game courtesy of Matt Wilkinson Photography (@wilkinsonphoto)

Trafford’s Pre-season schedule is now complete as follows:

Saturday 8th August, Stockport Town (away) WON 2-1
Tuesday 11th August, New Mills (away) DREW 2-2
Saturday 15th August, Chadderton (away) LOST 0-4
Tuesday 18th August, West Didsbury & Chorlton (away) LOST 0-1
Saturday 22nd August, Ashton Athletic (home) WON 5-0
Monday 24th August, Abbey Hey (away) LOST 1-3
Friday 28th August, Matlock Town (home) WON 2-0
Tuesday 1st September, Ashton United (home) DREW 2-2
Saturday 5th September, Belper Town (away) DREW 1-1
Tuesday 8th September, FC United (away) LOST 0-1

Trafford took a first half lead against Runcorn this afternoon in NPL West Division action, but the visitors scored a late equaliser from a corner before having Jack Grundy sent off 4 minutes from time. Dave Law’s match report will be published in a few hours so keep your eyes peeled for that later this evening…….

Following the abandonment of Boxing Day’s Avro (A) fixture, plus the calling off of New Year’s Day’s Stalybridge (H) game, our January fixture list has been rearranged as per the flyer above.
Margy and the lads next play this coming Saturday 4th January away at Bootle, kick off 3pm. The next HOME game is on Saturday 18th January, also kick off 3pm.
We look forward to welcoming you all back after the recent disruption, and we hope you and your families are all safe out there with the floods we’ve had locally X

FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON, Trafford FC will be adopting a new home kit – and with it a chance for our amazing supporters to have their name incorporated within the design!

SK Kits will again be our kit suppliers for another year. The new all-white home kit will be similar to last season’s HOWEVER, the stripe across the back of the shirt will be made up of the names of our supporters. For a donation of £25 to club funds, you can have your name printed into the very fabric of the shirts our First Team will wear throughout the season!

Replicas will be available to buy from our Club Store via Melody Stephens – price £30 adults, £25 juniors – and those supporters who’ve paid to have their name printed on the 1st team shirts will receive £5 off the list price.

If you are interested in these offers, please contact Melody:
Email: melody.stephens@sky.com
Mobile: 0798 443 7793

Trafford were dumped out of the FA Cup at the 2nd hurdle today, falling 1-2 at home to fellow NPL West side Runcorn Linnets. To rub salt in the wounds, ex-TFC full back Ally Brown scored the goal that turned out to be Linnets’ winner. Dave Law’s match report will be published very soon to give you the full story of the game…….

AFTER yesterday’s Congleton Town home game, the famous Trafford FC Christmas Draw took place in the club house in front of supporters and players together. Former manager and founder member of TFC Dave Law presided over the draw with members of the audience pulling tickets from the proverbial hat. Here is a full list of all the prizes and winners:

1st Prize – £500 – Janet Eadie
2nd Prize – Hamper – Shelley 3956
3rd Prize – Box of Harrods Glasses – Janette Murray
4th Prize – Bottle of Wine – Sonya Heathcote
5th Prize – Box Of Biscuits – Neil (Sunningdale Rd)
6th Prize – Celebrations – Simeon Knights
7th Prize – Bottle of Wine – S. Beer
8th Prize – Bottles of Beer/Biscuits – Jean, Away Day Care

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, and to all our volunteers who sold them. We’ll do it all again next year!