Category: Football

FOOTBALL: Wythenshawe Town celebrate #NonLeagueDay with five goal victory

untitledIt was another impressive performance for Wythenshawe Town this weekend as they put five goals past Ellesmere Rangers to mark #NonLeagueDay in style.

Here is how the game unfolded

Donations continue for popular Wythenshawe Town keeper unable to work after serious injury

brunoWythenshawe Town’s goalkeeper, Bruno Miguel da Silva, who was seriously hurt in a Manchester FA Premier Cup match is now out of hospital and continuing his recovery.

Bruno was hurt in the match against Avro FC on September 19 when he sustained a factured skull.

The keeper- a self employed driver – is unable to work while he recovers from the injury and a fund has been set up to support him – now almost half way towards reaching its target. The Just Giving  page was set up by a fellow goalkeeper, and friend of Bruno.

Bruno suffered two skull fractures, one on each side and also fractured his eye socket. He suffered memory loss and had bleeding on the brain which contributed to his extended stay in hospital. Continue reading “Donations continue for popular Wythenshawe Town keeper unable to work after serious injury”

FOOTBALL: Stunning win for Town while Ammies suffer defeat

untitledThere were very mixed fortunes for Wythenshawe’s football clubs this weekend, with Amateurs throwing away a two goal lead to suffer defeat and Town notching up double figures in an incredible goal-fest.

Wythenshawe Town shrugged off a mid-week defeat to Avro to win 11-3 away to Eccleshall in what turned out to be a stunning performance.

Here is how the game unfolded… Continue reading “FOOTBALL: Stunning win for Town while Ammies suffer defeat”

New management team takes over at Wythenshawe Town FC

Wythenshawe Town FC have appointed a new management team at Ericstan Park. James Kinsey and Daniel Whiteside take over as First Team and Assistant Managers

James Kinsey and Daniel Whiteside take over as First Team and Assistant Managers

at the club and will be in charge for the game against Altrincham FC Reserves on Saturday.

The pair join Town from East Manchester FC, currently in third place in the Premier Division.

Chairman Kenny Hope said on the club’s website: “I am delighted with the qualities of our new management team, they have the qualities needed to take our club forward. James and Daniel are both very passionate, full of hunger and are determined to take Wythenshawe Town to the next level.”

With skills gained from managing the Manchester County FA team, as well as involvement with the management teams at Stalybridge Celtic and New Mills AFC, Kinsey brings with him vital experience of North West football.

“I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to lead a club that has such huge potential. It was a difficult decision to leave East Manchester at this point in the season but once I had sat down with the club it quickly become apparent that this is a club that wants to go far, which made the decision easy. We have an excellent set up here and everybody who works tirelessly behind the scenes has big plans for this club to climb the football pyramid.” said Kinsey.

“It is now down to myself and my team to match that desire on the pitch and I’m sure we will reach the targets that have been set. We will look to bring in a couple of new faces and get some wins in before the season finishes. I’ll also be adding Daniel Whiteside to my coaching team as my assistant who is an instrumental part of all that I do. We have worked together a lot in the past and I believe we can hit the heights that have been set. I can’t wait to get started.”

FOOTBALL: Wythenshawe Town endure tough test against league leaders, Knutsford

untitledWythenshawe Town 1 – 2 Knutsford

Wythenshawe Town faced a tough battle a the weekend with the league leaders edging it.

Here is how the game unfolded:

GOAL – Knutsford are allowed to cut inside too easily and they find Crellin-Myers who hits home from the edge of the area.