Stalybridge Celtic Saturday 14Th August 2021 Kick Off 3.00Pm Club Details & Honours
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THE DABBER NANTWICH TOWN vs STALYBRIDGE CELTIC SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST 2021 KICK OFF 3.00PM CLUB DETAILS & HONOURS Nantwich Town Football Club CLUB HONOURS Company by Guarantee Company No: 0732 8670 The Optimum Pay Stadium, LEAGUE COMPETITION: Waterlode, Nantwich, CW5 5BS Cheshire County League Telephone: 01270 621771 Champions – 1980/81 County Affiliation: Cheshire FA Year Formed: 1884 Mid-Cheshire League Champions – 1963/64 At the Top Runners-Up – 1950/51, 1961/62, 1964/65 President: Frank Blunstone Chairman: Jon Gold Crewe Amateur Combination League Vice-Chairman: John Dunning Champions – 1946/47 Directors: Mark Hawkins, John Dunning, Clive Jackson, Dave Clapp, Dan Cheshire League Dunning-Cole, Tim Crighton Division One Runners Up – 1900/01 Company Secretary: John Dunning Shropshire & District League Football Officials Runners-Up – 1891/92 Manager: Dave Cooke Assistant Manager: Jay Bateman Manchester League First Team Coach Mentor: Nigel Deeley Runners-Up – 1966/67 Goalkeeper Coach: Keiron Clarke Head Physio: Callum Carey Northern Premier League Physio: Pete Williams Div 1 South – Play-Off Winners – 2007/08 Kit Manager: Jason Clarke Premier Division Play-Off Final – 2008/09 Behind the Scenes CUP COMPETITION: Club Secretary: Carl Thorpe Cheshire Senior Cup Winners – 1932/33, Match Day Secretary: Gary Richardson 1975/76, 2007/08, 2011/12, 2017/18, Business Manager: Emma Crossan 2018/19 Press Officers: Jack Beresford, Liam Price, Adam Bateman FA Vase Winners – 2005/06 Club Photographer: Jonathan White Groundsman: TBC FA Trophy Semi Finalist – 2015/16 Stadium & Safety Officer: Bob Melling FA Cup First Round – 2011/12, 2017/18, Social Networks: 2019/20 Twitter: @TheDabbers Facebook: /nantwichtownfc North West Counties League Cup YouTube: Nantwich Town FC Winners – 1994/95 Instagram: officialnantwichtownfc Mid Cheshire League Cup Winners – 1961/62, 1963/64 WELCOME FROM THE CHAIRMAN A very warm welcome to everyone coming back to The Optimum Pay Stadium today, including the supporters, players, management and Directors of our visitors, Stalybridge. The past 20 months have been extremely difficult and challenging for everyone, both personally and in business and it’s been a situation, unprecedented in our lifetime and we would like to thank everyone for the goodwill, generosity and support that they have provided the club with, as it’s support that has enabled us to overcome the challenges remaining viable, so we can reopen our doors again today to stage “live” football and an exciting first game of what we hope, will be an uninterrupted and ultimately successful season for our beloved Dabbers! Your support has never been more crucial than at this current time and whilst we rolled over last year’s season’s tickets free of charge, following the season being declared “Null & Void” after just six home games, we are sincerely grateful and thankful to each and every one of you that have made voluntary donations in lieu of this, as these contributions are vital to our existence and future development, so sincerely thank you. We would also like to welcome our many new commercial partners today, including The Optimum Pay Group and our stadium now carries their name, along with “Everything Genetic”, our new Shirt Sponsors, whose overall support this past 18 months, has been simply amazing and The Swansway Motor Group, who are now the main Stand Sponsors. We also welcome Atherton & Associates and Charterhouse Accountants, whose names now adorn the Function Suite and sponsors lounge respectively. We also have an official media Partner in “The Cat 107.9FM, who will be providing regular matchday commentary, live roadshows and bringing along their mascot “Twitchy” the Cat, to help liven things up before each match. WELCOME FROM THE CHAIRMAN Whilst the past two seasons for the first team have been frustrating due to the cancellations with the ongoing pandemic, our newly formed Ladies Team were able to complete their first season since forming and in spectacular style, by winning promotion at the first attempt and we are all very proud of what they have achieved so far and it’s wonderful to see everyone getting behind the ladies and they also have an exciting time ahead this season, including a history making FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round at Didsbury on the 12th September. As we look forward to an exciting Season at the Optimum Pay Stadium, we today celebrate the unique and wonderful achievements of a true Dabbers legend and someone who played a massive part in our previous success’s, including winning the FA Vase and successive promotions to help us to our current league position. Danny Griggs has served the club as a player, coach and assistant manager for four decades, making over 400 appearances scoring 116 goals, making him the club’s second highest post war goal scorer of all time, behind John Scarlett, who scored 166 Goals and I am sure that you will all join us in applauding Danny this afternoon, as he receives a well-deserved tribute from the Club. There is still much to do around the club as we continue our journey back from lockdown and we are very grateful to everyone who has come forward following our recent appeal for volunteers and if you are someone who can give some time to help the club, no matter how little or small, please get in touch. Thanks once again to each and every one of you for getting us through the past 20 Months and Dave, Jay, Nigel and all of the team are excitedly looking forward to doing all that they can on the pitch, to reward your faith, loyalty and generosity, so let’s get started!!!!!!!! Thanks Jon Gold Chairman 2021/22 FIRST TEAM FIXTURES Saturday 14th August 2021 (3pm) Stalybridge Celtic (H) Tuesday 17th August 2021 (7.45pm) Atherton Collieries (A) Saturday 21st August 2021 (3pm) Whitby Town (A) Tuesday 24th August 2021 (7.45pm) Matlock Town (H) Saturday 28th August 2021 (3pm) Bamber Bridge (H) Monday 30th August 2021 (3pm) Witton Albion (A) Saturday 4th September 2021 (3pm) FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round Tuesday 7th September 2021 (7.45pm) Hyde United (H) Saturday 11th September 2021 (3pm) Radcliffe (A) Tuesday 14th September 2021 (7.45pm) Mickleover (A) Saturday 18th September 2021 (3pm) FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round Saturday 25th September 2021 (3pm) Basford United (H) Tuesday 28th September 2021 (7.45pm) Grantham Town (A) Saturday 2nd October 2021 (3pm) South Shields (H) Tuesday 5th October 2021 (7.45pm) Gainsborough Trinity (H) Saturday 9th October 2021 (3pm) FC United of Manchester (A) Tuesday 12th October 2021 (7.45pm) Warrington Town (H) Saturday 16th October 2021 (3pm) Ashton United (A) Saturday 23rd October 2021 (3pm) Morpeth Town (H) Saturday 30th October 2021 (3pm) FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round Saturday 6th November 2021 (3pm) Buxton (A) Saturday 20th November 2021 (3pm) Scarborough Athletic (A) Saturday 27th November 2021 (3pm) Lancaster City (H) Saturday 4th December 2021 (3pm) Hyde United (A) Saturday 11th December 2021 (3pm) Radcliffe (H) Saturday 18th December 2021 (3pm) Whitby Town (H) Monday 27th December 2021 (3pm) Stafford Rangers (A) Saturday 1st January 2022 (3pm) Witton Albion (H) Saturday 8th January 2022 (3pm) Stalybridge Celtic (A) Saturday 15th January 2022 (3pm) Mickleover (H) Saturday 22nd January 2022 (3pm) Basford United (A) Saturday 29th January 2022 (3pm) Ashton United (H) Saturday 5th February 2022 (3pm) Morpeth Town (A) Tuesday 8th February 2022 (7.45pm) Warrington Town (A) Saturday 12th February 2022 (3pm) Buxton (H) Saturday 19th February 2022 (3pm) Grantham Town (H) Saturday 26th February 2022 (3pm) South Shields (A) Saturday 12th March 2022 (3pm) FC United of Manchester (H) Saturday 19th March 2022 (3pm) Gainsborough Trinity (A) Saturday 26th March 2022 (3pm) Lancaster City (A) Saturday 2nd April 2022 (3pm) Scarborough Athletic (H) Saturday 9th April 2022 (3pm) Atherton Collieries (H) Saturday 16th April 2022 (3pm) Matlock Town (A) Monday 18th April 2022 (3pm) Stafford Rangers (H) Saturday 23rd April 2022 (3pm) Bamber Bridge (A) NB: Fixtures are always subject to change due to postponements / cup fixtures STALYBRIDGE CELTIC – MATCH PREVIEW The waiting is over, as the Pitching In Northern Premier League finally gets underway with Nantwich opening up against Stalybridge Celtic. Summer Summary It’s been an interesting summer for the Dabbers, as some experienced players have moved on and been replaced by some intriguing signings. Greg Hall, Mike Koral and Scott McGowan head up the outgoings, with the exciting ‘Thommy’ Montefiori, full back Jack Hatton, the young exciting goalkeeper Cameron Terry and former Football League striker Shaun Miller coming in. A solid pre-season was capped off with a fine 3-2 victory over National League North side Chester to set up the league campaign brilliantly. As for Stalybridge (who were 12th in the league at the time of the 19/20 curtailment, the last real representative campaign), goalkeeper Phil Jackson was amongst the transfers out; Ethan Padden from Buxton and former England youth international Ashley Smith-Brown from Farsley Celtic are the eye-catching arrivals. Stalybridge’s last three pre-season games saw narrow losses to Tranmere Rovers and Curzon Ashton followed by a comfortable 3-0 win over Mossley. Last Time Out The Dabbers are unbeaten in their last 4 league meetings with Celtic, with the last defeat coming in 2018. Last time we met, the Dabbers came out on top with a 3-0 win, with goals from Joel Stair, Connor Heath, and Prince Haywood, all of whom will be hoping to be involved again on Saturday. Player News Despite an influx of injuries during pre season, only Joe Malkin is our long term absentee as he recovers from his torn hamstring against Stafford Rangers. Matty Devine, Connor Heath and Thommy Montefiori have all had minor injuries but all 3 have been back in training and pushing to be in the squad for the match.