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Wythenshawe Town go from strength to strength as they are crowned League One champions

The Wythenshawe Town FC success story continued at the weekend when they were crowned champions of Cheshire League One.

The club could not quite repeat the stunning exploits of last season when they were promoted from League Two unbeaten, earning the title of the Wythenshawe Invincibles.

But Town, who secured promotion last week, finished top of League One, having lost just three games this season.

And the Ericstan Park club secured the championship in style with two  thumping successive victories this week. They started with a 6-0 win at home against Grappenhall Sports as James Green scored four goals to add to his already impressive tally for the season.

And the title was finally clinched by two points on Saturday  with a 5-1 win away at Tarporley Victoria.

Altrincham Reserves finished as league runners up as they beat Middlewich Town 4-0 at home.

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Everton Ladies kick off new season with Wythenshawe shot-stopper in goal

Wythenshawe-born goalkeeper, Alex Brooks will be between the sticks tonight as Everton Ladies get their season underway.

The Manchester City Ladies keeper is currently on loan with the Toffees, who face Aston Villa at home in the first game of the season.

She made her full debut for the Merseyside club earlier this month in the FA Cup when they beat Nottingham Forrest.

The shot-stopper had been with Manchester City since she was eight and joined Everton on loan in January.

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Manchester United legend is special guest at Wythenshawe Amateurs fixture

Wythenshawe Amateurs had a special guest at their fixture this weekend when Manchester United legend Paul Scholes put in an appearance.

The former United mid-field dynamo was at the game on Saturday to watch his son’s team Royton Town beat the Ammies 4-2.

Scholes’ son Arron, was on the bench for the game, played at St Paul’s High School in Newall Green.

The defeat leaves Wythenshawe in 11th place in the FBT Manchester Football League Premier Division with Royton in second place, level on points with leaders Prestwich Heys.

Wythenshawe’s next game is at home to AFC Monton on Saturday (January 23).

Wythenshawe Town, currently second in Cheshire League 1 did not play this weekend.

 

 

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New manager announced for Wythenshawe Town FC

Wythenshawe Town FC have a new manager after it was announced Lee McGregor has quit the role.

Lee Bennett has been named as the new boss at Ericstan Park, taking over from McGregor who has stepped down to focus on playing for Wythenshawe this coming season, after leading the club to an incredible league championship and cup treble.

The club said: “Lee Bennett brings great experience to the club. Prior to joining WTFC, he has been Old Alts, Hindsford and Maine Road manager. He’ll be in charge for the club’s away match at Fleetwood Town XI and we’ll have more reactions from Lee Bennett & McGregor in the coming days.”

Club Chairman, Kenny Hope said: “Lee brings in the experience and knowledge we felt was required for the job. He’ll be the best replacement and the calibre of manager the club have attracted speaks wonders for the club’s personal stature. We look forward to even more successful times with the club.”

Lee McGregor’s assistants, Paul Williams  and Gary Brown have also stepped down and have left the club. The club has thanked them and wished them luck for the future.

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FOOTBALL: Wythenshawe Town keep their “invincibles” tag after victory over Oldham Athletic youngsters

Wythenshawe Town 3-1 Oldham Athletic XI

Wythenshawe Town have retained the right to call themselves the “Invincibiles” as they notched up another victory in pre-season friendly against Oldham Athletic’s youth team.

Latics brought with them a sizeable and noisy crowd to help make for a great atmosphere in the blazing July sunshine at Ericstan Park.

Played in three 30 minutes periods, the game proved to be a good test for Wythenshawe who move into  Cheshire League 1 this season, having won the league and three cups, winning every game.

And it appears Town have lost the habit of losing, with a 3-1 victory over the young Oldham side.

Following a number of exchanges early in the game, Wythenshawe took the lead with a superb strike from the edge of the box by Jimmy McCarthy.

And the the home side could have doubled the lead but for a fantastic save by the Oldham keeper from a Jake Williams header.

The second goal came in the second half before adding a third, courtesy of a penalty, expertly slotted away by Jason Walley.

The visitors mounted a strong challenge in the third period and managed to pull one back and had it not been for some wasted chances in the final third, there could have been a grandstand finish.

But the victory was well deserved, and Wythenshawe must surely be looking forward to the new season.