This Thursday (1st September) is a big night for Trafford FC Youth when our Under 18’s team start their FA Youth Cup campaign with a home fixture versus Stalybridge Celtic U-18’s.

The FA Youth Cup is of course a massively prestigious tournament, won last season by Manchester United’s Youth team for a record 11th time. Around 400 clubs enter the tournament, and last season our youngsters defeated Glossop North End 4-1 in their opening tie, in front of nearly 400 supporters at the Home Estates Shawe View! It would be lovely to see a similar event tomorrow night………

Kick off is 7.45pm; Gates open at 6pm; Admission is £4 adults, £2 concessions, £1 under-16s; All our facilities will be open! SEE YOU THERE!

TRAFFORD FC face Runcorn Linnets away this Saturday 14th September, kick off 3pm.
After a marvellous victory at Bridlington Town in the FA Trophy last week, Karl Marginson’s squad return to Pitching-In Northern Premier League action this weekend. The journey is much closer to home as we travel to our very good friends in Runcorn. All the details are in the flyer – it would be fantastic to see another great away-day following of Trafford fans supporting the boys in their quest for 3 more points! See you there!

Ahead of this afternoon’s home game versus 1874 Northwich (kick off 3pm) Trafford are pleased to announce the completion of the signings of two players: Eddie Brown and Glenn Matthews.

Eddie was a young player at Bolton Wanderers and made seven appearances for The Trotters first team during the 2019-20 season. Most recently the 23-year-old forward has played for Hyde United and Wythenshawe AFC, whilst developing links with Trafford via coaching in our Youth set up.

Glenn is well known to Trafford supporters having played impressively for us last season and the early stages of the current campaign. Following the managerial change last October, 28-year-old Glenn (who was injured at the time) went to play for Daisy Hill in the NW Counties League. A tough and resilient defender, every TFC fan will be pleased to see him back in the squad.

See you this afternoon!

After a 2-year absence due to you-know-what, we are very pleased to announce that the Trafford FC Junior Tournament is BACK. May 21st and 22nd are the dates, and all the details are in the flyer attached to this news item. If you are a team at U-7, 8, 9 or 10 age group (21-22 season) or you know of such a team, get in touch with our committee member Kevin Burke and book your place now!

THEY’RE HERE! Our fixtures for the 23-24 season, in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League West Division – HOT OFF THE PRESS!

TRAFFORD – Pitching In Northern Premier League – West:
Sat Aug 5 Emirates FA Cup Extra Prelim
Sat Aug 12 Hednesford Town A
Tue Aug 15 Clitheroe H
Sat Aug 19 Emirates FA Cup Prelim
Tue Aug 22 Leek Town A
Sat Aug 26 Hanley Town H
Mon Aug 28 Mossley A
Sat Sep 2 Bootle H Emirates FA Cup 1Q
Sat Sep 9 Isuzu FA Trophy 1Q
Sat Sep 16 Runcorn Linnets H Emirates FA Cup 2Q
Sat Sep 23 Isuzu FA Trophy 2Q
Sat Sep 30 Newcastle Town A Emirates FA Cup 3Q
Sat Oct 7 Nantwich Town H Isuzu FA Trophy 3Q
Sat Oct 14 City Of Liverpool FC A Emirates FA Cup 4Q
Sat Oct 21 Stalybridge Celtic A
Sat Oct 28 Chasetown H Isuzu FA Trophy 1
Sat Nov 4 Witton Albion A Emirates FA Cup 1
Sat Nov 11 Vauxhall Motors H
Sat Nov 18 Prescot Cables A Isuzu FA Trophy 2
Sat Nov 25 Kidsgrove Athletic H
Sat Dec 2 1874 Northwich A Emirates FA Cup 2
Sat Dec 9 Widnes H Isuzu FA Trophy 3
Sat Dec 16 Clitheroe A
Sat Dec 23 Hednesford Town H
Tue Dec 26 Avro A
Mon Jan 1 Mossley H
Sat Jan 6 Hanley Town A Emirates FA Cup 3
Sat Jan 13 Leek Town H Isuzu FA Trophy 4
Sat Jan 20 Chasetown A
Sat Jan 27 Stalybridge Celtic H Emirates FA Cup 4
Sat Feb 3 Runcorn Linnets A
Sat Feb 10 Isuzu FA Trophy 5
Sat Feb 17 Newcastle Town H
Sat Feb 24 Nantwich Town A
Wed Feb 28 Emirates FA Cup 5
Sat Mar 2 City Of Liverpool FC H
Sat Mar 9 Isuzu FA Trophy 6
Sat Mar 16 Widnes A Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final
Sat Mar 23 1874 Northwich H
Sat Mar 30 Bootle A
Mon Apr 1 Avro H
Sat Apr 6 Vauxhall Motors A Isuzu FA Trophy Semi-Final
Sat Apr 13 Witton Albion H
Sat Apr 20 Kidsgrove Athletic A Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final
Sat Apr 27 Prescot Cables H
Sun May 12 Isuzu FA Trophy Final
Sat May 25 Emirates FA Cup Final

Trafford’s new era under the management of Karl Marginson got off to a decent start this evening, courtesy of a 2-2 draw at home versus Runcorn Linnets in front of 400 spectators at Shawe View on a cold Tuesday evening. The point was enough to lift the team off the bottom of the table – a small step in the right direction! Dave Law’s match report will be published soon, so as always – keep an eye open on this website and our socials!

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