Trafford made it two wins and six points for the bank holiday weekend, with a 2-1 win away at Stalybridge Celtic this afternoon! (Monday 26th August). Isaac Noble and Rio Clegg scored the goals that claimed Karl Marginson’s team their 3rd win in four NPL games this season. Dave Law’s match report will give you the full lowdown and will be posted later this evening, so log back in overnight!! UP THE TRAFFORD!!!

TRAFFORD were victorious tonight (Tuesday) against Hyde United in their first round Manchester Premier Cup tie at the Home Estates Shawe View – goals from Ollie Ford, Aaron Fleming, and Mike Burke gave “The North” a 3-1 home victory and a place in the next round. Dave Law’s match report will be posted soon, so keep an eye on traffordfc.com to read the full story!

What an amazing occcasion – Clitheroe FC hosted a memorial day and benefit match today (Sunday 25th July) in honour of former Clitheroe, and Trafford striker James Dean. “Deano” tragically passed away in May this year, aged just 35, leaving two young sons without a father. He was well known throughout non-league football following a long and distinguished career. James played for Trafford in the 2017-18 season, and also turned out for Ashton United, Stalybridge Celtic, Chorley, Altrincham, FC Halifax Town, Padiham, Bury and AFC Fylde amongst others.
In bright sunshine and a carnival atmosphere at Clitheroe’s Shawbridge stadium, ex-team-mates and friends of Deano’s took to the field in Clitheroe blue and Trafford yellow, to pay tribute to a man who’s life ended way too soon, and to raise a little bit of money for his boys to help them on their way.
The exhibition game that followed finished 7-2 to the Clitheroe legends, Trafford being hampered by a lack of subs which saw them down to ten men in the 2nd half. Add to that, the fantastic striking abilities of Clitheroe’s Neil Reynolds’ (FC Utd manager) 11-year-old son and there was no chance that any of the goalkeepers Trafford tried out, could keep those shots out!
What a great day, and the presentation to Deano’s dad of his actual No.10 jersey from his season at Trafford FC left hardly a dry eye in the stadium. We hope he was up there looking down on us with a smile. God bless you Deano!

Over the pandemic there are so many families that have found themselves in a crisis position where they cannot feed their children as well as they could before. Local businesses are supporting the Marcus Rashford campaign and opening their restaurants to give free food to those children in need during the school holidays. Trafford FC’s Youth Section, which numbers over 150 families amongst its membership, has begun an initiative to do its bit to help support families in need within our local community.

TFC Youth have a contact with a local gym who has confirmed that they will be taking in food donations, and they are asking not only their families but also families, friends and everyone at the Club as a whole (and indeed the whole community of Urmston-Flixton-Davyhulme) to help out by donating as much as you can. Items needed are as follows:

– Non-perishable items (ie. tinned food, pasta, rice, soups, cereals, porridge, crackers, anything with a long-life)
– Shower Gel
– Toothpaste
– Sanitary Items
– Hand Gel
– Soaps

Two parents on the TFCY U12’s Dragons team have offered their help if you do need any items collecting & delivered. They are Jane Jarvis (07411 040425) and Sinead Urwin (07815 171118)

If you can deliver the items yourself this would be a real help. The delivery point and opening times are as follows:

Urmston Boxing Club, 240 Valley Road, Flixton M41 8RQ (the old Flixton Football Ground)

Monday & Wednesday (Open from 4:30pm – 7:30pm)
Tuesday (Open from 5:30pm – 7:00pm)
Thursday (Open from 5:00pm – 6:30pm)
Friday (Open from 5:00pm – 7:00pm)

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

If you have any queries or require any further help/information, please contact Trafford FC Youth on email address info@traffordfcyouth.com or visit the club’s website at www.traffordfcyouth.com

A YOUTHFUL Trafford side slipped to a 1-2 defeat to Chadderton in their Manchester FA Premier Cup tie this evening.
Behind after just 4 minutes, the Trafford XI showing 9 changes from Saturday’s starting line up with a number of Reserve players involved gaining experience, got into their rhythm and Jack Donohue equalised before half time.
Despite a good performance from the youngsters, Chadderton took the win with a goal in the 73rd minute at a freezing Shawe View in front of 123 frozen spectators.

“The Sportsman” visited our 1st team squad’s training session on Thursday evening, and filmed a feature about the club plus an interview with manager Danny Caldecott. It’s up on YouTube so follow this link for something to whet your appetite in a “Football Focus” style, ahead of the big cup game at the Home Estates Shawe View tomorrow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maofns6Znz0

The magazine’s reporter Conor Keane, has also written an article about the game which can be read by following this link:

https://www.thesportsman.com/articles/why-the-fa-cup-means-so-much-to-non-league-clubs-like-trafford-fc

Kick off is 3pm on Saturday (6th August); The gates are open at 1pm, £9 full admission with £6 concessions and £2 for under 16’s. Avoid the queues by purchasing match tickets from Shocal.com – all adult tickets receive a FREE downloadable programme!

Trafford kick off the new NPL season in style with a 3-0 win at Congleton; Rio Clegg, Mike Burke, and Eoin Hogan the goalscorers. Manager Karl Marginson had the following to say about the performance of his players:

“An all round really good performance with a fantastic work ethic that enabled our players to overcome a difficult test and play some great football to boot. To a man they were magnificent. It’s very early days and the tests will keep coming thick and fast, but we’ll accept any challenge that’s in front of us and give it our best.”

Dave Law’s match report will follow very soon…….

JAMES NEILD was voted October’s Trafford FC “Player of the Month” by members of the Supporters Club. Here he is before Saturday’s game versus 1874 Northwich being presented with his prize of four bottles of Lucozade Sport by SC members Liam Gallagher and Joshua Anthony. Well done James!!!

Today’s game at Avro was abandoned due to poor weather conditions – in the second half, the thickening fog made it impossible to see the full playing area, so the referee had no choice but to abandon the game. You may also be aware that there was a medical emergency in the second half which delayed the game for a period of time – this incident involved our very own Graham Foxall who was taken ill and has this evening gone to hospital. Obviously we send our very best wishes to Graham and his family. Everybody at Trafford FC hopes and prays that “Foxy” makes a speedy and full recovery.

Our pre-season fixtures are all now confirmed!

DC’s team prep games in the run up to the 2023-24 season are as follows:

Sat 8th July, Curzon Ashton (Home)
Tue 11th July, Cheadle Heath Nomads (Away)
Sat 15th July, Warrington Rylands (Home)
Tue 18th July, New Mills (Away)
Sat 22nd July, Ashton United (Home)
Tue 25th July, Chadderton (Away)
Sat 29th July, Atherton Collieries (Home)
Sat 5th August, Radcliffe (Home) *Subject to FA Cup Draw

The new NPL season will start on 12th August.