Warrington Town FC Supporters Club
Bumper start sees Town get the Three Points
Town travelled to promotion chasing Farsley FC, looking to make amends for their 5-2 home defeat earlier in the season, on a day when a strong gale blew from end to end of Farsley's Throstle Nest ground, a wind so strong, it blew the bumper off the Town coach on the way to the match.
With a strong wind at their backs in the first half, Town made much of the early play, with striker Lee Madin shooting across the face of the goal early on.
The home side looked dangerous early on, but time and again were denied by the offside flag by the assistant referee. Town took the lead in a slightly fortuitous manner in the 10th minute, when left back Matty Cross swung a corner into the box, which deceived everyone and found its way past the home sides Italian goalkeeper Antoni Pecora and into the net.
What could have been the crucial incident of the game occured soon after when Town goalkeeper Chris Oldfield rushed from his goal to clear a dangerous throughball before striker Gareth Grant could reach the ball, only to clatter into the striker and injure his ankle in the process. Despite treatment Oldfield appeared to be severely incapacitated and many Town fans feared the worse, having lost keeper Paul Pritchard early on to an achilles injury in the corresponding game at Cantilever Park. Despite his injury, Oldfield saved well at his near post from a low drive by midfielder Simeon Bambrook and from the resultant corner defender River Humphreys was in the right place to head Bambrook's corner off the line.
After the initial storm from the home side, Town began to get back into the game, winger Allan Collins seeing his rising drive headed narrowly wide by striker Anthony Hickey. With the wind at their backs, Town pushed forward looking for a second goal, with Hickey seeing his shot blocked before midfielder Nick Jackson saw his curling free kick well saved by Pecora. Despite Oldfield's immobility, the home side failed to test the injury due to a defence well marshalled by captain Tom Hardwick. The last chance of the half fell to full back Cross, who saw his free kick fly wide of the upright.
Second Half
This time with the wind at their backs, the home side began to push forward and Town were somewhat fortunate early on, to see centre half River Humphreys stay on the pitch, after a foul on winger Adam Muller.
Soon after winger Dominic Krief saw his inswinging corner fly across the face of the goal with any number of onrushing players unable to get a touch. Just a minute later, Town went close to extending their lead, Hickey blocking Pecora's clearance at close range and with the goalkeeper lying incapacitated, Cross saw his long range effort hold up in the wind and fall agonisingly short of the goal, allowing the retreating defence to clear.
Just before the hour, the home side took advantage of the wind, pumping the ball into the box, and from the resulting scramble, Oldfield saved well from Grant.
With just over 20 minutes to go, Town went close to extending their lead when Hamid saw his dipping half volley swerve and dip to finish narrowly over the bar.
With a quarter of an hour to go, Krief picked up the ball, and after a jinking run, saw his shot go across the face of Oldfield's goal once again, before Hardwick was in the right place to head off the line, as the home side began to pile the pressure on the Town goal in search of an equaliser.
With the home side pushing forward, space was left in behind, and Town almost exposed this when Hickey saw his shot go wide of the upright after running from inside his own half with the ball. Once again Town went close soon after when Madin broke, only to see his cross missed by the on-rushing Hickey.
On the stroke of full time, Farsley went close to equalising when substitute David Stead saw his corner strike the far post, and in the resulting scramble somehow manage to shoot straight at Oldfield, have another shot blocked before full back Mike Duffy was in the right place to clear the ball away from the danger area. Try as they might, the home side could not find a way through and Town held on for an unexpected but hard earned three points
Town: Oldfield, Duffy, Cross, Humphreys, T Hardwick (c), Hamid, Collins (R Hardwick, 90), Jackson (Wright, 78), Madin (Thompson, 85), Hickey, Shipton.
Support Town Players Raising Funds for Charity in 2012
CHRIS THOMPSON will be running the London Marathon to raise money for MULTIPLE SCELEROSIS.
LIAM SHIPTON will be running a 1/2 Marathon around Cantilever Park for BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION.
Any fans wishing to make a donation to either or both charities, you can do so via Jerry at the Club Shop when Town are playing at Home.
Warrington Town continued their recent spell of good form on Saturday
Warrington Town continued their good spell of recent form and unbeaten run in 2012 when Durham City travelled to Warrington and returned home to the North East with a hard earned point, due to a fantastic reargurard action, which thwarted many of the promising attacks mounted by the home side. It was Town who started the brightest of the two sides, with youngster Nick Jackson curling a free kick narrowly wide early on, before striker Lee Madin shot weakly at Durham keeper Lewis Graham. Town were in completely in control of the game, but could not break down the resolute defending of the visiting side. Town had a great chance to go ahead in the 27th minute when full back Mike Duffy was played through on the overlap, only to see his powerful drive well saved by Graham at close range. Fellow full back Matt Cross was next to go close, seeing his free kick go wide of the upright. As time wore on, Town once again went close, this time through diminutive midfielder Kyle Hamid, who saw his diving header from Lee Madin's pinpoint cross, go narrowly the wrong side of the upright. The closest Town came to scoring in the first half, was through Durham defender Dan Madden, who saw his back header from Warrington striker Anthony Hickey's cross, gathered under his own crossbar by Graham.
The second half began with the game taking the same pattern as in the first half, with Town, generally in control of the game, but being unable to seriously test Graham in the Durham goal. It was, however, Durham who had the first chance of the half, tall striker Stephen Thompson planting his towering header straight at Chris Oldfield in the Town goal. With time running down, Town went in search of a goal that would win the game, and went very close just after the hour mark, when Madin saw his shot through a packed penalty area strike the bottom of the upright and bounce away to safety, with Graham well beaten. With the clock running down, much of Town's excellent build up, came to nought, with livewire winger Allan Collins seeing his header blocked by Madden before Durham could have won the game themselves, midfielder Arjun Purewal seeing his powerful long range drive saved fantastically by Oldfield, who plunged to his left to push the shot around the post, when a goal looked certain. Try as they might, Town could not find a winning goal that their play deserved, and focus now turns to the trip to league leaders Curzon Ashton next Saturday.
Town: Oldfield, Duffy, Cross, Humphreys, T Hardwick (c), Hamid, Collins, Jackson (R Hardwick, 84), Madin (Wright, 68), Hickey, Shipton, subs not used: Thompson, Scott
Supporters Club EGM:
The Warrington Town Supporters Club EGM will take place on Wednesday 7th December 2011 at 7:30pm in the social club at Cantilever Park.
Supporters club chairman Jerry Liversidge will lead the meeting where the following items will be discussed:
1. Election of a new supporters club secretary
2. Election of a new supporters club webmaster
3. Postponement from January & February to quaterly meetings.
4. A.O.B.
Supporters are asked to attend this in order to resolve the above issues within the supporters club.
A step too far in the Doodson Sports Cup for Town:
Warrington Town lost out in the Doodson Sport Cup this evening to Newcastle Town as the club's unbeaten run in all competitions came to and end.
The Evo-Stik NPL First Division South side will now host a local derby as they will play Premier Division outfit and local rivals Nantwich Town, in the third round.
During the first half Warrington had the upper hand with a number of chances going begging. The tide turned in the second period as the home side had the most of posession.
The game was locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes as extra time got underway.
Newcastle's Anthony Malbon scored after just 3 minutes before former Macclesfield Town frontman David Whittaker doubled his sides lead.
Home draw for Warrington:
An Allan Collins goal eight minutes from time salvaged a point for Warrington Town in a 1-1 draw with Clitheroe at Cantilever Park.
Warrington had a terrible start as defender Mike Duffy headed a cross into his own net giving keeper Chris Oldfield no chance.
Town struggled to get into the game as they went in 1-0 down at the break.
With time running out Collins eventually levelled but then missed a great opportunity to set up substitute Anthony Hickey for what could have been a winning goal.
The draw took Warrington's unbeaten run to eight games as they enter the Doodson Sport Cup second round fixture with Newcastle Town on Tuesday evening.
Warrington Town edge 9 Goal Thriller:
A thrilling game took place at Cantilever Park as Warrington Town progressed into the next round of the Cheshire Senior Cup after a 5-4 victory over Cheadle Town.
Warrington boss Joey Dunn made a number of changes from Saturday's Evo-Stik NPL First Division North game with Ossett Ablion. Only Chris Oldfield and River Humphreys remained in the starting 11 while Chris Gaghan and Jamie Henders returned to the squad. Within the 16 players named, 4 youth team players were present with 3 making an appearence in the 120 minutes.
After jjust 11 minutes the visitors took the lead as Aaron Riley shot past Chris OLdfield to make it 1-0. 2 minutes later, Warrington born Liam Shipton made it all squadre before Jamie Henders gave Warrington the lead on 13 minutes.
Cheadle's Paul Booth made it 2-2 on 17 minutes before 2 Warrington goals in a minute made it 4-2 after just 25 minutes. Lee Madin and Chris Gaghan scoring.
It was 4-3 at half time after Ben Brooks scored from the penalty spot.
More of the same was expected in the second half with both sides having some great chances in front of goal. Jamie Henders came close for Warrington with his header hitting the crossbar.
With just 1 minute of normal time remaining, Aaron Carroll's deflected shot made it 4-4 taking the same into extra time.
Both sides went for the winner in extra time with action at both ends during the 15 minute periods. Chris Thompson scored a penalty for the home side on 119 minutes to secure progression to the next round.
Full Match Report Available here
Town Extend Unbeaten Run:
WARRINGTON Town came from a goal down to beat bottom of the league Ossett Albion 3-2 at Cantilever Park to extend their unbeaten run to six games and pick up three valuable league points.
Town dominated much of the first half but couldn't find the back of the net and were then hit with a sucker punch as Ossett striker Adam Frost found himself unmarked in the box to fire the visitors into the lead.
The half ended with Warrington striker Chris Thompson rounding the keeper and smashing the ball against the upright with the goal at his mercy leaving Ossett one up at the break.
Manager Joey Dunn gave his team a half time roasting and within a minute of the re-start they were on level terms as Kyle Hamid found himself with time and space inside the box to rifle the ball home.
Town soon doubled their lead as Thompson headed home but Warrington switched off allowing the visitors to equalise straight from the kick off.
Thompson added his second to make it 3-2 but Warrington were left hanging on in the last 15 minutes as the visitors pushed for an equaliser.
Warrington now entertain Cheadle in the Cheshire Cup on Tuesday evening, kick off 7.45pm.
Full Match report available here
Point Gained at Mossley:
Warrington Town gained a point on the road this evening as a 1-1 draw was played out at Seel Park.
The home side went ahead after just 22 seconds as Lee Rick opened the scoring for Mossley.
In last season's fixture it was Town who went 1 up in the early stages as the roles were reversed.
That was they way it stayed until the 56th minute when Town's new signing Matt Cross levelled the scores at 1-1.
Town Win at Radcliffe:
Warrington Town were good value for their 1-0 victory at Radcliffe Borough and should have won by a much bigger margin based on the balance of play.
Striker Chris Thompson returned to the starting line-up, with Jamie Henders on the bench and Chris Gahgan dropped. Thompson almost scored with the first attack of the game as his lob come shot hit the top of the cross bar.
He made no mistake on seven minutes heading home from a cross to give Warrington a deserved lead.
Warrington totally outplayed Radcliffe in every department and were unlucky not to extend their lead on numerous occasions, with Sam Finley seeing his shot across the face of goal striking the far post and bouncing to safety.
It was a mystery how the scoreline was still only 0-1 at the break.
Warrington started the second half showing plenty of pace but couldn't find an elusive second goal.
Anthony Hickey thought he had headed hom 10 minutes from time but it was ruled out for off-side.
In the closing minutes Warrington hearts were in their mouths as Radcliffe created a rare chance during a goal mouth scramble but Town saw out the game for a deserved three points which saw them move up to 13th in the table.
Fixture Changes! Make Note on these new dates
Warrington Town have had 3 fixture changes in the past week concerning games with Newcastle Town, Skelmersdale United and AFC Fylde.
The Doodson Sport Cup 2nd round tie with Newcastle Town will take place on Tuesday 15th November with a 7:45pm kick off. This is an away fixture for Warrington and will be played at the Lyme Valley Stadium, Newcastle Under Lyne ST5 3BX.
The AFC Fylde away fixture on Saturday 10th December has been postponed by the league. A new date for a trip to Kellamergh Park will be announced soon.
Instead, on the above date (Saturday 10th December), Warrington Town will host Skelmersdale United at Cantilever Park. The dearby game has been brought forward from Saturday 24th March 2012. Kick off will be at 3:00pm.
9 Man Town Snatch dramatic draw:
Warrington Town snatched a dramatic 3-3 draw at home against Trafford FC with a Sam Finley goal in the 90th minute earning a point in fiercely contested game. Warrington Town was reduced to 9 men during the game but still managed to earn a point.
Full match report available now
League Action this week:
WARRINGTON Town will return to league action when they entertain Trafford FC at Cantilever Park next Tuesday (Oct 25) kick off 7.45pm. Town, who had no game today, had been scheduled to travel to Newcastle Town in the 2nd round of the Doodson Sports Cup.
But Newcastle drew 1-1 with local rivals Stafford Rangers in the FA Trophy which will now be replayed next Tuesday, allowing Warrington to fulfil their scheduled home league game with Trafford.
Joey Dunn's men will be hoping to make it three wins in a row, following their 2-1 victory at Prescot last Tuesday in the Doodson Sports Cup and last Saturday's impressive 3-1 victory away at Harrogate Railway.
Doodson Sports League Cup Draw:
Warrington Town have been drawn at Home against Nantwich Town pending victory over Newcastle Town away from home.
The Nantwich Town game is the 3rd Round of this years tournament, full draw details click here
Latest Town Transfers:
For the latest player updates, view the link here - 1 player in & 3 depart in the last week, find out who today
Town through to 2nd Round of League Cup:
Warrington Town went through to the 2nd Round of the Doodson Sport League Cup thanks to a 2-1 win against Prescot Cables with both goals coming from Chris Thompson.
Newcastle Town are the team we play away from home, the match will be played next Tuesday night but confirmation will be made this weekend as Newcastle are in action in the FA Trophy.
Three valuable points gained:
WARRINGTON Town got their league campaign back on track with an impressive 1-3 victory at Harrogate Railway Athletic.
After a frantic start to the game Warrington eventually broke the deadlock after 23 minutes when leading scorer Anthony Hickey headed home after good work by debutant new signing Matty Cross.
Warrington doubled their lead just before the break from Allan Collins, who added a second early in the second half to make it 0-3 for Town.
The hosts grabbed a consolation effort on 80 minutes after Town keeper Chris Oldfield only partially saved a shot from outside the box.
But despite a nervy last 10 minutes Town held out for a deserved three points to get their league campaign back on track.
If Warrington had converted all their chances they could easily have hit Harrogate for six!
Next up is a third visit of the season to Prescot Cables, this time in the league cup on Tuesday evening, kick off 7.45pm.
Town draw at Home to Wakefield:
In a tight affair at Cantilever Park both sides took a point a piece as a 2-2 draw was played out this evening.
Despite Town having the better of the opening exchanges, the visitors were awarded a penalty early on in the game. Striker Tom Denton slotting the spot kick past Chris Oldfield in the Warrington Town goal.
Town then drew level through a penalty of their own as the in form Anthony Hickey levelled the scores.
Before half time, a third penalty was awarded by referee Mr Sinclair which saw Denton grab his and Wakefield's second of the game.
During the second half Town had a number of good chances as Joey Dunn introduced Chris Thompson, Jamie Henders and Allan Collins.
It was Henders who drew Warrington level with just 2 minutes remaining after a goalmouth scramble to give the home side a share of the points.
Full Match report available now
Next up is a trip to Sheffield in the FA Trophy, this is a cup competition which means a lot to the club after the weekends FA Cup exit. Full travel details will be announced soon, get behind and support the lads this weekend!
FA Cup Journey ends in Bradford for Town:
Warrington Town went down 3-1 in this season's FA Cup away at Bradford Park Avenue. A great game and a well spirited performance just wasn't enough to stop a side going strong in the Evo Stik Premier Division. The only goal for Town came after 2 mins from a Penalty converted by Anthony Hickey.
Warrington Town finally have a Home fixture to look forward to this Tuesday night when we host Wakefield. Get down and support the Yellows.
Sam Finley Transfer Listed:
WARRINGTON Town have placed their talented teenage midfielder Sam Finlay on the transfer list and are open to offers.
Explaining his decision to place 19-year-old Finlay on the transfer list Manager Joey Dunn said: " Despite the best efforts of the club Sam does not want to play for the club and wants to leave. So as a manager I will have to make the decisions that ensure the clubs integrity and progress going forward."
Finlay, who is contracted to Warrington, missed the start of the season while he served a three match ban.
Although he was a member of the squad for the FA Cup victory at Prescot Cables he did not take part in the game so is not cup tied.
All Northern Premier League and Northern Conference teams have been made aware of his availability and Warrington say they are open to offers.
Finlay joined Warrington on loan from Southport two seasons ago and was placed on contract last season as he was seen as a talent for the future.
Town Launch 5-a-side Leagues at Cantilever Park:
Warrington Town Football Club are looking for local businesses, companies or supporters to join its brand new Champions League 5 a side competition.
Starting in September and sponsored by Styles & Co chartered accountants, fixtures will be played on the club's new, state of the art, 3G all weather pitches for an eight week period, places are strictly limited to 16 teams only.
You choose from Monday or Friday night's with this providing an excellent team building and networking opportunity.
The cost is £175 per five a side team (less than £5 per player per week) to participate in an eight week round robin tournament, with referees, winners medals and trophy.
Enter your company team now!
For more details and to secure your place contact James Standing on 07714571452 or email
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