Round Up Saturday 6 February 2010

In the Cheshire Football League, there was a full league programme, as well as being divisional cup semi final day. In Division 1, Pilkington were the biggest winners of the day, defeating Golborne Sports 4-0, but the game of the day was at Linotype, where the hosts Linotype/Cheadle HN edged a five goal thriller 3-2 against Knutsford. The other league winners on the day were Greenalls PSO, who defeated lowly Garswood United 2-1. The other game, between Billinge and Styal ended all level at 2-2. The 2010 first division cup final will be between top of the table Middlewich Town, who defeated Gamesley 3-1 and Crosfields/Rylands, who beat Middlewich Town, to somewhat avenge their 2009 final defeat by the same opponents.
 
In Division 2, league leaders Maine Road Reserves kept up their good form with a 3-2 win at Congleton Town Reserves, Fourth placed Barnton failed to close the gap on the teams above them with a 3-1 home defeat by Grappenhall Sports. At the bottom end of the table, Malpas suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Daten, Warrington Town Reserves took the chance to move further away from Malpas with a 2-2 draw at Poynton. The other league game on the day saw Denton Town come away from Whitchurch with three points after a fine 2-1 win. In cup action, Monk produced a fine performance to win 1-0 at Tarporley Victoria.
 
In Reserves Division action, top of the table Middlewich Town slipped up 2-2 at home to Crosfields/Rylands, allowing Golborne Sports to go top on goal difference thanks to a 6-0 win at home to Grappenhall Sports. Third placed Pilkington kept up the chase on the leading two, with a 1-0 win at Greenalls PSO and fourth placed Linotype/Cheadle HN won 2-1 away at Styal. At the bottom of the division, Denton Town and Gamesley shared the points in an excellent 3-3 draw and the game between Daten and Poynton finished goalless. In cup action, Garswood United won through with a 4-2 home win over Billinge.

 

28 January 2010 - Knutsford are stopped in their tracks

Knutsford Football Club endured a break in at their Manchester Road ground, sometime last Wednesday evening / Thursday morning when the club's tractor was stolen. It was a quite targeted mission with, fortunately, no other part of the club grounds or facilities tamperred with. No vandalism or attempts at entry elsewhere only to the equipment shed where we housed our tractor.

The building is, as secure as possible, with heavy duty steel slats and a heavy duty lock affixed but the thieves broke in with a purpose to steal probably what can be regarded as the club's most vital asset in equipment terms. It was probably stolen to order and might be some distance away by now but the Police are carrying out enquiries and it might be worth noting if any club within our League is offered such equipment or any information that somebody might have, as they say no matter how trivial it might seem, to contact me through the available channels.

The tractor is quite distinctive sports type and quite rare and is an ISEKO 2140 compact machine with turf tyres.

It has distinguishing features, such as an extended funnel missing and is a 4 x wheel drive but has a prop shaft missing.

Please be wary of any approaches and also ensure club's have as secure as possible facility to house any equipment.

 Our tractor was in heavy usage during the week and as well as pulling our mowing equipment was used for a variety of purposes to maintain our ground and facilities. It is a massive loss to us.

 Kevin Deeley

KNUTSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB 

23 January 2010 - Weekly Round Up

After six weeks of inactivity due to the bad weather sweeping the country, the Cheshire League got back into action, with the top four in Division One all in action. Leaders Woodley FC dropping two points in a 3-3 draw with lowly Styal, allowing all the chasers to close the gap. Second placed Trafford Reserves also fell to a defeat, going down 2-1 at Linotype/Cheadle HN. Middlewich took advantages of these slip up to close the gap, with a 4-0 win at Graswood United. Club AZ went fourth with a 3-2 home win against Knutsford. Other winners on the day were Gamesley, who beat Greenalls PSO 3-1 and Pilkington, who won their derby with Golborne Sports 3-1

In Division 2, Congleton Town Reserves were the biggest winners on the day, beating Malpas 4-0, both Denton Town and Barnton were amongst the goals, both scoring three times, Denton Town beating Grappenhall Sports 3-1, and Barnton defeating Monk FC 3-2. The other winners on the   day were Poynton, who won 1-0 at Moore United. The game between Tarporley Victoria and Crewe FC drew 1-1.

The Reserve Division saw leaders Middlewich Town maintain their good record, with a 5-1 win against Denton Town, second placed Golborne Sports picked up three points with a 4-1 win at Eagle Sports and third placed Garswood United also picked up three points, with a 3-1 win at Daten. Lowly Crewe picked up a rare win, with a 3-0 win against Gamesley. The other winners on the day were Pilkington, who won 2-1 at Grappenhall Sports, and Greenalls PSO, who won 1-0 at Styal. The game between Billinge and Linotype/Cheadle HN finished level at 1-1
 

18 January 2010 - President's Cup abandoned for 2nd season

Due to the snow, ice and general bad weather that afflicted the country meaning that 5 consecutive Saturdays went by with no football played in the Cheshire League, it has been decided by the LMC that the President's Cup competition for 2009/10 season be abandoned. This will ensure that all teams are able to complete their programme of League fixtures, allowing for any more bad weather that may arise in the coming months.

13 December 2009  - Steven Lloyd Appointed Inter League Manager

There had been five applicants for this position. One application was received after the closing date and was rejected. Four applicants were subsequently invited for interview by the appointed sub-committee. The sub-committee was impressed by the high standard of the applications and their presentations of their plans for the achievement of the posts target – to succeed in the National League System Cup in season 2011-12. They proposed that Steve Lloyd be appointed due to his excellent presentation and obvious enthusiasm for the task. The meeting accepted their recommendation unanimously.  More details to follow......

 
5 December 2009 - Stalybridge Celtic Reserves shock resignation

The League has received a shock resignation letter, effective immediately from Stalybridge Celtic Reserves. The matter will be discussed further at the LMC meeting this week but looks like meaning that Division 1 will be reduced to 15 teams as of this Saturday.

01 June 2009 - 60th Anniversary League Book

The official history of 60 years of The Cheshire Building Society Cheshire Football League is now available priced £14.99. Packaging & postage is available at an additional cost of £3.00.

This comprehensive guide to the League from its formative years through to the recent expansion to 3 Divisions plus the League's adventures in the UEFA Regions Cup are all included.

Copies of this publication can be ordered by sending an email to the League Secretary at cflleaguesecretary@googlemail.com

01 June 2009 - League Glassware

The Cheshire League has cut glass whisky glasses for sale at £10. There are 2 different types. One commemorating the League's Diamond Anniversary and the other with just the League logo on. If you are interested in purchasing one of these, then please contact Rob Goodwin-Davey @ cflleaguesecretary@googlemail.com