There 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”
England fans at Wythenshawe Town clubhouse were celebrating along with the rest of the country as Panama were hit for six.
It was an extraordinary display by the Three Lions with talisman, Harry Kane scoring a magnificent hatrick in England’s best ever World Cup performance.
But when Panama’s Baloy scored their team’s only goal of the game, there was one proud England fan who was praying his team would not increase their lead.
Steve McArthur had backed a winning score for England of 6-1 at odds of 80-1. So there was joy when Panama’s goal went in followed by an anxious 12 minutes till the final whistle.
And when the game finished, a delighted Steve said: “My only regret is only putting three quid on it.
“It was a great result. And it’s great that England can now relax for the Belgium game.”
England top Group G as they have fewer yellow cards than Belgium. If they draw the final game it will go down to disciplinary records to decide who finishes first – and if that is level lots will be drawn.
In case you’re wondering, Steve’s prediction for England’s last group game on Thursday is a 2-2 draw.
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.”
Wythenshawe 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:
2’ Free kick Knutsford just outside the penalty area but it’s hit high and wide
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GOAL – Knutsford are allowed to cut inside too easily and they find Crellin-Myers who hits home from the edge of the area.
20’ Better from #WTFC forces a throw in deep in the Knutsford half but from the throw the referee signals a foul on the goalkeeper and it’s a Knutsford Free kick
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25’ Corner #WTFC but it’s intercepted from Knutsford and they break out but Owens final ball is cut out by Salmon and #WTFC clear
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25’ Corner #WTFC but it’s intercepted from Knutsford and they break out but Owens final ball is cut out by Salmon and #WTFC clear
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39’ Great #WTFC break sees Salmon find Amankwaa but his cross is deflected behind for a corner
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44’ GOAL A Free kick to the visitors 30 yards from goal Warburton strikes straight at the wall but it rebounds to him and his effort beats Daniels 1-2
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51’ Great play from Ash Leather as he beats his marker again but his shot from the edge of the area goes just over #WTFC
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87’ CHANCE McGrath pass finds Yarwood who’s terrific ball over the top finds Salmon unmarked but he shoots wide from inside the area #WTFC
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89’ Free kick #WTFC Daniels delivers into the area and Yarwood flicks on but it goes out of play for a goal kick
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Poynton 2 -2 Wythenshawe Town
Wythenshawe Town surrendered a 2-1 lead in the dying minutes when they shared the honours with Poynton in the opening game of the Cheshire Football League season.
With the score level at half-time Wythenshawe lost their captain, Joe Yarwood following a late challenge. Despite going down to ten men, the visitors edged ahead when Leon Grandison lobbed the Poynton keeper.
But there was heartache for Wythenshawe when Poynton pulled one back in 89th minute to level the score.
Town’s first home game of the season will be on Saturday August 12 when they face Malpas FC. Kick 3pm at Ericstan Park.
