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Wythenshawe Town bid for semi-professional status within striking distance

wythtownWythenshawe Town face Ashton Reserves on Saturday in the second round of the MCFA Challenge Trophy and will be hoping their winning streak continues.

The cup tie is a break from league action in which they have maintained their top spot in the in the Cheshire League Premier Division, following an impressive 4-2 victory against Altrincham Reserves last weekend.

The Ericstan Park side have started their campaign in great form, playing fantastic football.  But behind the scenes, the club developments are just as exciting. Continue reading “Wythenshawe Town bid for semi-professional status within striking distance” →

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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 Invincibles take on Oldham Athletic in pre-season test

Wythenshawe Town begin their preparations for the new season with a tough friendly against Oldham Athletic’s youth team on Saturday (July 4).

Town made history last season by winning every competitive game, securing promotion to Cheshire League Division 1 and winning four cups, earning the title the Wythenshawe Invincibles.

But their first friendly before the new season kicks off will be a difficult test for the team which will giving a run-out to new signings to take on Tony Philliskirk’s young Latics.

The game will kick-off at 1pm, and the admission for the game will be £2 for adults, £1 for concessions and free for U16’s.

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Wythenshawe Town clinch place in cup final after five nil demolition

Altrincham Cup

Wythenshawe Town 5 – 0 Kartel Sports

Wythenshawe Town powered their way to the Altrincham Cup final with an impressive display of fire-power.

An Ericstan Park crowd saw their team put five past the visitors, with a brace from Remi Williams and and goals from Dean McGregor, Ben Connolly and Ben Brooks, on a sunny afternoon in Wythenshawe.

Williams opened the scoring following some great work by Brooks on the right who pulled it back for the striker to fire in a low shot.

The home team dominated with McGregor doubling the lead before Williams struck again to take them into half time with a three goal advantage.

Town maintained their pressure forcing a good save from the Kartel keeper shortly after the interval and then Connolly made it four, firing low across the keeper into the far corner.

The fifth came courtesy of a penalty resulting from a hand-ball on the line. Paul Whalley’s header hit the bar rebounded down to strike the defender’s arm. Brooks stepped up for the penalty to put the tie beyond doubt.

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Mixed fortunes for Wythenshawe football this weekend

Wythenshawe Town 1 – 0 Grappenhall Sports FC

Royton Town 6 – 3 Wythenshawe Amateurs

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Wythenshawe Town continue their impressive record with victory over Grappenhall Sports in the group stages of the JA Walton Challenge.

Town have been scoring goals for fun in recent matches but this was a tight affair with one goal from Paul Walley (pictured) separating the two. The two sides will meet again at Grappenhall on January 24.

And in the FBT Manchester Football League Wythenshawe Amateurs  were on the wrong end of another heavy defeat, losing 6-3 away to Royton Town.