The Official Match Programme of Prescot Cables FC Tiger Talk Saturday 7th October 2017 300 NOT OUT CELEBRATING THE SKIPPER PRESCOT CABLES v TRAFFORD THE BUILDBASE FA TROPHY, PRELIMINARY ROUND 3.00 PM KICK-OFF MATCH & BALL SPONSOR: PRESCOT DOOR AND WINDOW CENTRE £25 PER MONTH PROMO CODE: NewNe Yearea Resolutions 11. Be BeB Health Healthhy 22. Get GetG Fit FitFitt 33. StayS StayStay yF FFoccused 44. LoseL. LoseLLose s We WeWeightg 5.5 G Get t I nIIn S SShapeShapep FROM THE EDITOR: WELCOME TO VOLAIR PARK PRESCOT CABLES COMMUNITY INTEREST Good afternoon and welcome to Volair Park for this after- COMPANY LIMITED noon’s match in the Buildbase FA Trophy. It is our pleasure to welcome Trafford, who are making their second visit to us in just 18 days. The last meeting of the two clubs on Vice Presidents: Phil Blundell, Bob 19th September saw Cables claim three points, by virtue Nicholson, Keith Brown of a 2-1 win in an Evo-Stik League match. With substantial Chair: Tony Zeverona prize money on offer to the winners of today’s game, a Vice Chair / General Manager: Ken close contest is assured. Derbyshire Club Secretary: Howard Nulty The first goal that night was scored by James McCulloch, who features quite heavily in today’s programme as we Assistant Secretary: Dan Roberts celebrate his achievement in playing 300 times for the Treasurer: Norman Parr First Team. The man affectionately known as ‘Kirk’ first Legal Advisor: Peter Kneale donned the amber and black in 2008; in almost a decade Social Events: Mick Flaherty at the club he has been part of a spectacular rollercoaster Executive: Joe Gibilru, Geoff Conway, ride that shows no signs of coming to an end. Peter Roberts, Robbie Williams, Jamie Weston, Andy Paxton. It’s also been an eventful period from Lloyd Dean. Not only has this versatile player recently become a father, he Press Officer: Richard Quinn put in a man-of-the-match performance last week when Bar Manager: Lynda Derbyshire he took over from Marcus Burgess in goal. If involved Football Manager: Brian Richardson today, Lloyd will hit a milestone of his own, specificially Assistant Manager: Steve Pilling his 100th appearance for Cables. During his time at Volair Coaches: Garry Williams and Roy Park, Lloyd has averaged just over a goal ever four games, Grundy which is more than respectable at this level. Physio: Tony Carroll The Youth Team also had something to shout about, Kit Managers: Paul Watkinson and coming from a goal down to eliminate FC United of Norman Parr Manchester from The FA Youth Cup here on Wednesday Hospitality: Harry Boydell & Sandra night. The visitors took the lead in the second minute Williams when Mason Gregg scored, but Matthew Corness equal- Ground Maintenance: Alan McNally, ised with 16 minutes left. That took the tie into extra time David Hill, Paul Watkinson, Steve and in a match that saw the yellow card shown ten times it was perhaps inevitable that someone who see it twice. Garnett & Adam De Grey-Birch £25 Programme Editor: Gareth Coates Sure enough FC United’s Jan Palinkas was dismissed just PER MONTH before the end of the first period of extra time and Cables Club Photographer: David Fry PROMO CODE: used their extra man well in the second period. Matthew Kewn and Jack Copeland both scored to put Prescot just one win from the First Round Proper. The draw for the Soccer Club Swap Shop Evo-Stik North Third Qualifying Round had not been made at the time of Programme of the Season, 2016-17 olutions going to press. earea Res NewNe Y hy Thank you for your support today. Please get behind the team, enjoy the match and hopefully we can keep the 11. Be BeB HealthHealth Fitt positive news coming with a win. 22. Get GetG FitFit y Foccused 33. StayS StayStay F FWeightg Gareth Coates . L s pep 44. LoseL LoseLose We WeISSShapeSha 5.5 G Get t I Inn S OUR GUESTS TONIGHT HAVE TRAFFORD’S MADE GREAT RAPID TRAVELS STRIDES IN THEIR 27 YEAR HISTORY A Brief History of Trafford Football Club he club was formed cure second place and promotion in the NWCL Division 2. in the summer of to Division One. As a bonus, the , 1990 by David Brown, club obtained sole tenancy of A magnificent second half of the T John Harrison, Da- Shawe View on a 30 year lease, 1993-94 season in which 20 out vid Law, and Bill Whitten under and substantial ground improve- of 22 games were won, resulted the name North Trafford, sharing ments were undertaken. in 2nd place and promotion to Di- Shawe View with Trafford Bor- vision One. Additionally the club’s ough Rugby League Club. After The following season saw pro- first trophy was won thanks to a initially being denied entrance, a gress continue on the field as 3-1 victory versus Maghull in the late withdrawal resulted in the 4th place was achieved coupled Final of the Lamot Pils Cup. Pro- club being invited to join Division with a successful application to motion was dependent on fur- 2 of the Mid-Cheshire League for join Division 2 of the North West ther ground improvements; the the 1990-91 season. The club’s Counties League. erection of floodlights and the first competitive match versus South Stand meant the club was Macclesfield College was won In 1992-93. the club had another allowed to step up. 3-1, and the club went on to se- good season finishing in 7th place The club changed its name to Trafford finished the 2000-01 but sadly couldn’t maintain their Trafford FC prior to the 1994-95 season with a thirteen game un- league form throughout the sea- season which saw the club finish beaten run, helping them to 5th son, eventually finishing in 14th in fourth place in Division One of place, their highest ever league position. the North-West Counties League position in the club’s eleven year amd reach the finals of the Man- history. However, the following The 2006-07 saw Trafford finish chester Senior and Carling Cups, campaign saw Mark Molyneaux in fifth place in the NWCL Division although both were lost. The resign to take over at fellow Uni- One; the club’s best campaign club’s progress was maintained bond First Division side Chorley, since 2001 when they finished in the next season as Trafford se- with the club finishing in 15th fifth place in the Unibond Divi- cured 3rd place in the League place. Trafford then appointed sion One. The season included a and reached the last 16 of the Joey Dunn as the new manager. good run in the FA Cup, two play- F.A, Vase losing to the eventual ers in the top 20 goalscorers in winners, Brigg Town. Dunn endured a difficult time in the NWCL, with Glyn Barker in charge. In December 2002, the 6th place with 34 goals & Troy The 1996-97 campaign was un- club decided to release manager Hayder in 16th place with 20 doubtedly the club’sr most suc- Joey Dunn and appoint the vastly goals, and a end of season run of cessful to to date. Trafford won experienced Mike McKenzie who 17 games unbeaten to round off the North West Counties League had won so many honours as a a marvellous season. At the end championship, gaining promo- manager in the Unibond League. of the season, manager Danny tion to Division 1 of the Unibond Sadly results didn’t improve and Johnson decided to move up to League but losing out in the fi- Trafford were relegated to the the Unibond League with Ashton nals of the Manchester Senior North West Counties League. United, with player Ged Kielty Cup and the League Cup. David becoming Trafford’s Player-Man- Law who had managed the club By October 2003, Trafford decided ager, assisted by Lee Southwood since inception was named NWCL to part company with Mike Mc- and coached by Tony Coyne. Manager of the Year, and the Re- Kenzie after finding themselves serves won the League’s Reserve in 19th position in Division One. Led by the new look management Division, the Reserve League Cup, A month later, Trafford appointed team, Trafford had a superb 2007- and the Manchester Amateur Cup. 28 year old former Leigh R.M.I. 08, winning the Vodkat League Reserve Team Manager Danny Championship title by 11 points Trafford endured an indifferent Johnson as their new manager. with a club record of 95 points start to 1997-98 but the club fin- Within a couple of weeks the re- to be promoted to the Unibond ished 12th, and a further trophy sults changed and Trafford began League for a second time after was won, the Unibond First Divi- to improve their league position. winning the title in 1997. From sion Cup, beating Lincoln United September 2007 Trafford went 3-1. During the 2004-05 season, Dan- on a 29 league game unbeaten ny Johnson’s young entertaining run including 18 straight wins The 1998-99 season started with side finished in 16th position which is a League record. Man- the appointment of Mark Moly- with 50 points. Trafford didn’t ager Ged Kielty was also voted neaux as assistant manager to have much joy in any of the cup Manager of the Year and the club David Law. Molyneaux took over competitions during the follow- won Programme of the Year. Cen- as Manager in December 1998, ing campaign but finished in an tre forward Andy Lundy ended guiding the team to 14th place.