WELCOME to WEST DIDSBURY & CHORLTON AFC The​ Recreation Ground, Brookburn Road, Chorltonville Manchester M21 8FE

Club Committee: Glyn Meacher; Rob Madden; Dave Cooper; Rob McKay; Monica Creer; Steve Eckersley; John Churchman; James Doxford; Davy Iredale; Dan Iredale; Tim Manley and Matthew Durrant

Ownership: In accordance with Rule 2.13 Publication of ownership in relation to Step 1 to Step 6 clubs in the Football Pyramid we hereby confirm that the legal status of WEST DIDSBURY AND CHORLTON CLUB is as not for profit private members club. Any gain arising from the carrying on of the Club shall be applied for the benefit of the Club or for some charitable or benevolent purpose or purposes approved by resolution at a general meeting of the Club.

To contact the club please use the club website: www.wdcfc.co.uk ​ ​

Main Club Sponsor:

Ground Safety In the interest of spectator comfort and safety, the following conditions apply at the clubs Brookburn Road ground and must be observed at all times.

● In case of fire or other emergency that requires the clubhouse or ground to be evacuated instructions will be given over the public address system, and we ask that you comply with those instructions immediately. ● The chanting of racist or obscene chanting is strictly forbidden. ● Glasses, bottles, gas canisters, knives, darts, tools, flag poles or any other articles likely to cause injury are not permitted into the ground. ● Alcohol may be purchased and consumed in the bar area only. ● Children are not allowed in the Club House unless accompanied by an adult. ● Encroachment onto the playing area is forbidden at all times. ● Standing is not allowed in front of the seated areas. ● All forms of transport on the clubs car park is at the owners’ risk.

The club reserves the right to remove any person from the ground who is in breach of these rules or whose presence is a source of danger or annoyance to others. We hope you understand the reasons for the above are in order for the game to be enjoyed in safe and pleasant conditions. Thank you, West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC Committe ​

History of Cheadle Heath Nomads

The merger of title in their first season, but Alsager Institute unfortunately Alsager were pipped at and Alsager the post by Norton FC. The team United led to the were competing well and the formation of ALSAGER AFC in 1965, Committee took the decision to apply the merger arising due to lack of to join the North West Counties pitches in the village. They acquired Football League and after a lot of Wood Park in 1967, the pitch seeded hard work by the committee Alsager in time for the following season, and AFC successfully passed the criteria the club made their bow in 1968/69. necessary to gain entry, and a Alsager AFC were competing in the second place finish in the Staffs. Crewe League at this stage. In the County Senior League was enough early 1970s the club took the to gain promotion for the 1999/2000 decision to enter the Mid- season. League which they were successful Bad form after Christmas 1999 and following work to bring the ground up the decision by Steve Booth to leave to a higher standard. They remained the club saw a new management in Mid-Cheshire League for a team step in to the fold, and Greg number of years and in 1985/86 they Clowes and his assistant Dorian finished Runners Up before folding Garner were welcomed to the club. due to a lack of support and funds. They were in charge for the However, the club re-formed with just remaining 10 games of the season a youth team, which competed in the and managed to finish in a creditable Crewe for two 12th position. Their first full season in seasons. In 1991/92 the club charge saw them achieve 7th place regained entry to the Mid-Cheshire in the league and along with League Division Two, where they Town they kept the most remained until 1998/99 when the clean sheets. Committee took the decision to enter Floodlighting was erected in August the Springbank Vending League, 2001 and then the addition of a new where most of the Potteries teams stand by the end of the season saw were based. Alsager in prime position to Steve Booth built a strong squad challenge for promotion. During the which was able to challenge for the summer of 2001 it was decided to

change the name of the club back to control of the club. Former Witton Alsager Town and to run a side in Albion reserves coach Neil Gill was the Springbank Vending League appointed as manager and for two under the name of Alsager AFC. seasons Neil kept Alsager Town in A runners up spot in the 2001/02 the NWCFL Premier Division, but in season was enough to see Alsager early 2011 with finances tight the Town FC promoted to the NWCFL players’ expenses budget was cut Division 1. During the close season and then later stopped completely. resurfacing of the pitch, decoration of This was followed by the news that the club house and changing rooms there were to be major changes at and a new toilet block and tea bar the club at the end of the season. gave Alsager Town an air of Neil Gill, his assistant, the players aristocracy as they aimed for and the Committee all resigned. success in the NWCFL. The club Acting Chairman Mike Cross acted remained in NWCFL until the end of very quickly and the remaining the 2005/06 season when they Committee members voted for finished in third place, and due to the change. Terry Greer the former changes being made by the FA to Chairman of Biddulph Victoria was the non-league pyramid system, elected to become the new Alsager were invited to step up to the Chairman of Alsager Town F.C. Division Terry’s first job was to appoint a new One. The club’s first season saw management team, and Damian them finish in a creditable 14th Grocott and Andy O’Connor stepped place. With further changes to the into the position, they signed a new Northern Premier League, Alsager squad of players and began the job Town were placed in to the Unibond of securing Alsager Town’s place in League Division One South. Another the NWCFL Premier Division. They 14th place finish was the outcome worked hard to secure the status of but the club fell foul to the ground the club, and achieved their goal with grading regulations and with required three games of the season work not completed in the required remaining. time given by the League they were For the 2011/12 season the club relegated back to the North West looked to move forward run by a new Counties League Premier Division. Committee which was installed at the Due this set back the management AGM in the May their aim being to team resigned, and former chairman improve the club in all aspects both Peter Clegg stepped in to take on and off the pitch. The changing

rooms and showers were upgraded, Turner taking over the reins of the some of the club house had been first team, and Andy Ratcliffe, re-decorated and the ground in Congleton Town’s former Reserves general had been given a face lift. Manager, taking over the Bullets On the night of the Monday 11th July reserves who had just been 2011, a catastrophic fire destroyed promoted by invitation to the Staffs the office and part of the dressing County Senior League Premier rooms and club house. The whole Division. building had to be demolished due Terry’s gang (‘the Workers’) set its asbestos construction and the about completing work around the electricity was cut off due to the new changing room complex, and damage caused to the switch boxes planning permission was granted to and other equipment. build a new club house. In October Following the disaster, the 2012 the club received the news that Committee worked very hard to get they had been granted a massive things in to place so that football £85,860 from the Football could return to Wood Park. The Foundation to help renew the club Committee of the NWCFL provided house. Work commenced on building much needed support, switching a new car park and club house, with fixtures for The Bullets and 99% of the modular building was delivered their games were played away from just 9 days before Christmas 2012, home until the November. A and the contractors and Alsager’s rebuilding programme immediately Committee worked tirelessly to get got underway and things went well, the club open for the Boxing Day both on and off the pitch. Massive game of 2012. help from BAE Systems and their The season went quite well for the contractors followed and they had new management, the team finishing helped to rebuild the changing rooms in 15th place with 50 points, and so that football could return. A new provided strong foundations on manager—former coach John which it was hoped to build. A Brown—was appointed to take the number of key players remained at team forward. the club, and a host of new players At the end of the season John Brown arrived, but things didn’t go as resigned, as did the Reserve Team hoped, and Andy Turner manager. Chairman Terry Greer unexpectedly resigned in the New soon had replacements, with former Year. Former Nantwich Town player Tottenham Hotspur player Andy Phil Parkinson stepped into the

breach bringing in his own team, and were relegated on the final day of the they managed to evade relegation by season as the club paid the price for winning the last three games of the their disastrous start to the season. season. Wayne Brotherton took the reins at Prior to the start of the 2014/15 the end of the 2015/16 campaign season Parky stepped down and his and quickly set about rebuilding in two assistants Danny Griggs and readiness for a first season in the Craig Dove were entrusted to take First Division. The 2016/17 season the team forward. Towards the end started very well for the Bullets as we of the campaign, both Griggs and quickly established ourselves at the Dove left the club, and Chairman top end of the table. However, a Terry Greer and coach Callum Carey disastrous end to the season saw us took charge of the team on a tumble down the table and miss out caretaker basis. As the 2014/15 on the play-offs. season was drawing to a close, a Off the pitch, the club continues to new management team of Will Ryder explore the potential of securing new and Steve Harper were appointed. At or improved facilities, which we hope the end of the season Will began the will secure the long-term future of the big job of trying to improve the club should we be successful. Alsager squad in readiness for his first full season in charge. After a disappointing start to the 2015/16 campaign, the Bullets parted company with Will and Steve towards the end of October, with NWCFL Premier Division title winner Scott Dundas stepping into the breach. After a difficult start to his time at Wood Park, Scott steadied the ship and brought in a number of experienced players, which led to a great improvement in results. Indeed, during the final months of the campaign, the Bullets were one of the Premier Division’s form teams. However, it was not enough, and we

Today’s Match Mascot

Name Seain Wolfe-McConnon

School St Teresa’s

Position. Goalkeeper

Supports Manchester United

Favourite player Lev Yashin

Fav football moment. Playing at home against Sale United, Seain booted a long ball up the field to Elliott who then kicked it straight into the goal to score.

Want your child to get involved with our Juniors? Drop us a line at wdcfc.co.uk/juniors/get-involved/

OUR SPONSORS We would like to express our sincere thanks to our current pitch side board sponsors for their support. Without you we wouldn’t be where we are today. ​ ​

Our Juniors Sponsors

We are grateful for the support of the many local businesses and organisations who support WD&C Juniors. If you are interested in joining them then please contact Tim Manley, Junior Chairman on [email protected] ​

OUR SPONSORS

Chorlton Electric are your local electricians for all domestic and light commercial work. We are delighted to be sponsoring WD&C Under 8s.To contact us, please visit www.chorltonelectric.co.uk, ​ ​ email [email protected] or call 0161 881 8162 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Mosquito are delighted to sponsor the Under 9 Hawks and ​ ​ Under 9 Harriers. Mosquito is an award-winning creative ​ digital brand communications agency based in Manchester and Cheshire.

Langscapes, with 20 year’s experience, are Indian stone ​ specialists for your new patio or driveway. We also provide a range of services for the design of your garden. We are delighted to sponsor the Under 10 Owls. For more ​ ​ information, contact Alan on 07961200362

AIS Alarms have been providing Manchester with effective security solutions ​ for over 30 years and we are delighted to be supporting WD&C Under 10 ​ Eagles. For more information see our website www.aisalarmschorlton.co.uk ​ ​

Beech Road is a laid-back mix of gift shops, independent ​ outfitters, restaurants and pubs in Chorlton. Beech Road Traders are delighted to sponsor WD&C Under 10 Kestrels. ​

GetARoom are South Manchester’s specialists for loft conversions ​ and extensions and are delighted to sponsor the WD&C u11s. Email ​ ​ [email protected] to find out how you can “get a ​ ​ room”.

RAB Cleaning of Chorlton are proud to sponsor WD&C under 12s. ​ ​ ​ ​

Batteries Support International are delighted to support the WD&C ​ ​ under 13s.

Vectos are the leading transport planning and infrastructure ​ design consultancy for the development industry across the UK and are proud to support the Under 14 Badgers. ​ ​ Find out more at www.vectos.co.uk ​

OpenMoney are delighted to sponsor the Under 14 Magpies. ​ ​ ​ OpenMoney offer low-cost online financial advice and tools helping you manage, save and invest your money.

Financial advice for all. Visit www.open-money.co.uk, email ​ ​ [email protected] or call 0161 204 3200 ​ ​

NetVu Ltd is an innovative technology and video surveillance company ​ and are delighted to sponsor WD&C u15s. www.netvu.org.uk ​ ​ ​

South Manchester Credit Union offers financial services to all ​ who live or work in South Manchester. It is a co-operative with deep roots in the community and we are proud to sponsor WD&C ​ under 16s. For more information ​ visit www.smcreditunion.co.uk ​ ​

WD&C under 16 Girls are proud to be supported by the Football ​ Association’s Grow the Game Fund.

The Property File have been established for over 20 years ​ and specialise in Student and Professional lettings and Landlord Property Management in South Manchester. See www.thepropertyfilelettings.co.uk, ring 0161 448 1800 or ​ ​ email [email protected] for more info. ​ ​ The Property File are delighted to support WD&C under 18s ​

West Alsager Town

Andrew Jones Benjamin Boyne Ashley Woods Callum Collinson Ben Woods Christian Soda Benjamin Steer Cobi Bateman Callum Jones Dwayne Greenwood Christopher Middleton Finley Jackson Dylan Moloney Gavin McKeith James Cottee Gideon Offe Akosah James Sigsworth Hamam Elfitouri Jamie Forbes James Hawkins GK Joshua Tinker Joseph Yarwood Keiron Dale Kazim Waite Jackson Kristian Holt Martin Enow Lee Gavin Morgan Palmeria Lee Grimshaw Socrates Martins Matthew Boland Thomas Keyworth Matthew Cook Tyler Ferguson Matthew Eckersley William Aldred Matty Argent-Barnes Michael Itela Thomas Horner Zachary Cooper

Staff Managers Brad Cooke Dan Davies Robert Sadler Lee Bennett

Come on, West!