Following a communication from the League stating that grass embankments at football grounds are NOT to be used as spectator viewing areas and should be fenced off & marshalled, the grass bankings at Shawe View have now been fenced off and we are issuing this notice to comply.

Spectators are hereby advised that the viewing of matches from the grass bankings is NOT PERMITTED, as this would be a breach of our FA Ground Grading criteria. Failure to abide by this instruction may lead to ejection from the ground.

Please do not watch the game from the grassed areas, do not try to cross the fences that have been put up, and please help our volunteer stewards to ensure that we keep our ground certification. There are four home games left – Let’s keep the atmosphere at Shawe View positive!

Despite the obvious disappointment that this decision brings, the good news is that this summer, the Trafford FC Supporters Club plans to build a stand at the open end of the ground (Pennybridge Lane End) are coming to fruition. Following a grant from Manchester FA plus money raised by the SC, the first phase (concrete terracing) will go ahead this summer.

Thank you.

As an experiment in modern technology (!) we can provide a QR code, which if you scan this on your smartphone it should take you straight to Shocal’s Trafford FC page where you can order your tickets for the forthcoming home pre-season game versus Curzon Ashton on Saturday 10th July at 3pm…. fingers crossed!

STRIKER Tom Bentham has departed Shawe View.

Following a chat with Manager Karl Marginson, the man known throughout non-league football as “The Butcher” (his day job!) ends his second spell at Trafford.

Tom originally made his debut for the club in 2011 as a teenager, and across two seasons in his first spell, he scored 8 goals in 31 appearances. Returning to the club in the summer of 2022, the big striker made a further 40 appearances scoring 17 goals, making his total Trafford career 71 appearances, 25 goals.

Tom also stepped in as interim Player-Manager recently, following the departure of Danny Caldecott, leading the side to a 2-2 draw at City of Liverpool.

It goes without saying that we wish Tom all the very best as he departs Shawe View, and we thank him for his service and commitment as a Trafford player.

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Trafford Council in partnership with Mosscare St Vincent’s Homeowner Association are proposing to build 12 ‘Next Steps’ housing units on the car park at Trafford FC.

The Club and local residents are strongly opposed to this idea as it will have an enormous impact on the numbers able to park at the ground for club matches, finals and tournaments.

Many people will inevitably park on the local streets.

If you disagree with the proposal could you please sign the petition below.

Please also submit any obejctions via the Trafford Council website using this reference – 110688/FUL/23 https://www.trafford.gov.uk/planning/planning-applications/comment-on-a-planning-application.aspx

Thanks for your support!

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TRAFFORD ground out a 1-0 home win today (Saturday 24th August) versus Widnes FC at the AwayDayCare Shawe View thanks to Rio Clegg’s 13th minute goal. Dave Law’s full match report will be up later this evening, so to read the full story – click into traffordfc.com tonight/tomorrow morning. Thank you for your support! (Pic. courtesy of @ salfordwalshy on Twitter/X)

After a 3-year absence due mainly to Covid, the famous Trafford FC Sporting Dinner returns on Friday 5th May!

Ex-Scotland, Celtic and Man United player (and former manager of Swindon, West Ham, Stoke, and Celtic) Lou Macari will be the guest speaker, with comedian Max Pressure also providing the entertainment.

The venue is Davyhulme Park Golf Club; Tickets are £30 per head which includes a 3-course meal. Time 7 for 7.30pm.

For tickets, please contact Dave Law on 0777 228 7086 or Email: dlaw8652@gmail.com

The event is very kindly sponsored by EWL – Edge Worldwide Logistics, offering sea, air, and road freight services to and from all major worldwide ports including a variety of options to suit any customer’s needs. Check out their website here: https://www.edgewl.com/

Trafford slipped to a 1-2 home defeat today (Saturday 18th January) when visitors Witton Albion cancelled out Trafford skipper Harry Norris’s opener, then scored a winner on the hour. Despite applying pressure for much of the last 20 minutes, Trafford could not find a way through and the points were taken away from Shawe View. Dave Law’s match report will be published later this evening, so you can read the full story once that’s been released.

THE TRAFFORD FC Megastore is open, the festive season is coming, and loved ones need gifts they can LOVE! So why not fill your Santa Sack with some TFC kit or training gear?There’s plenty to chose from in the OFFICIAL TRAFFORD FC MERCHANDISE RANGE!

In partnership with our kit suppliers SK Sports, we have a range of training & leisurewear available to buy along with replica kits just like those you see our heroes wearing as they give their all on the pitch. If you follow this link https://www.traffordfc.com/photos/the-official-trafford-fc-merchandise-range-962277.html it will take you to a photo gallery where you will find an album of photos/images of what is available to buy. When you’ve made your choice, you can place your order by contacting our committee member Melody Stephens on 07984 437793 or melody.stephens@sky.com or Twitter @Mad_Melody

If you want Santa to deliver your gifts on time, the last dates for orders & payment are:
Training gear/jackets etc: 28th November
Replica kit: 9th December

The range with sizes and prices is as follows:

1. REPLICA SHIRTS – HOME & AWAY (INC. GOALKEEPERS):

– SENIOR SIZED SHIRTS £30.00
SIZES AVAILABLE: Small (34/36″), Medium (38/40″), Large (42/44″), XL (46/48″), 2XL (48/50″), 3XL (52/54″), 4XL (56/58″), 5XL (60/62″)

– JUNIOR SIZED SHIRTS £25.00
SIZES: 0-6 MTHS, 12/18 MTHS, XXSY, XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY,

2. REPLICA SHORTS – HOME & AWAY (INC. GOALKEEPERS):

– SENIORS SHORTS £17.00
SIZES: Small (30/32″), Medium (32/34), Large (36/38), XL (38/40), XXL (40/42), XXXL (44/46)

– JUNIORS SHORTS £15.00
SIZES: XSY (18/20″), SY (20/22), SY (22/24), MY (24/26) LY (26/28), XLY (28/30)

3. TRAINING GEAR:

– HOODIE:
SENIOR £30.00; SIZES AVAILABLE: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £25.00; SIZES AVAILABLE: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– MIDLAYER FULL ZIP:
SENIOR £30.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £25.00; SIZES: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– MIDLAYER 1/4 ZIP:
SENIOR £30.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £25.00; SIZES: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– LONG SLEEVE TRAINING TOP:
SENIOR £30.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £25.00; SIZES: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– TEE SHIRT:
SENIOR £22.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £19.00; SIZES: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– POLO TOP:
SENIOR £23.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £20.00; SIZES: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– TRAINING PANTS:
SENIORS £25.00; SIZES: Small (30/32″), Medium (32/34), Large (36/38), XL (38/40), XXL (40/42), XXXL (44/46)
JUNIORS £21.00; SIZES: XSY (18/20″), SY (20/22), SY (22/24), MY (24/26) LY (26/28), XLY (28/30)

– TRAINING SHORTS:
SENIORS £17.00; SIZES: Small (30/32″), Medium (32/34), Large (36/38), XL (38/40), XXL (40/42), XXXL (44/46)
JUNIORS £15.00; SIZES: XSY (18/20″), SY (20/22), SY (22/24), MY (24/26) LY (26/28), XLY (28/30)

– SWEATSHIRT:
SENIOR £27.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £23.00; SIZES: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– VEST:
SENIOR £17.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £15.00; SIZES: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– RAIN JACKET – WITHOUT FLEECE LINING:
ADULT £32.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
CHILD £27.00; SIZES: SY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

– RAIN JACKET – WITH FLEECE LINING:
SENIOR £35.00; SIZES: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL,
JUNIOR £30.00; SIZES: XSY, SY, MY, LY, XLY

4. KIT BAGS: £23.00 (ONE SIZE)

5. LADIES SIZES 8 – 18 ALSO AVAILABLE

ALL ITEMS CAN BE PERSONALISED AT NO EXTRA COST – INITIALS, NAMES, SQUAD NUMBERS. REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES CAN ONLY BE GIVEN IF THE ITEMS ARE FAULTY, AS ALL ARE MADE TO ORDER. THANKS!!!

TRAFFORD’s first game after the departure of Danny Caldecott took place today at City of Liverpool FC. The team was led by senior players Tom Bentham and Astley Mulholland, with assistance on the bench from injured defender Glenn Matthews. After taking a 2-0 lead in the first half-hour, Trafford could have been 3 or 4 to the good before a fight back by the home side produced a 2-2 draw. Dave Law’s match report will be published in the next few hours, so keep your eyes on our website and our socials!

TRAFFORD hit form in a big way this afternoon, with a 4-0 away victory at Witton Albion. Mike Burke was the two-goal hero, with team-mates Scott Kay and Eddie Servuts bagging the other two. Dave Law’s match report, Margy’s post-match interview, and anything else we can find (!) will be published in the next few hours, so keep your eyes & ears on this website and our Twitter.