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I did hear a rumour that Egerton is going to be the training facility for the full time squad

Did the old Macc Town use that?

Don't know but I think Barrow did for a while?

I thought they found somewhere  north Manchester area. Either way Egerton sounds good to me.

I think both  the original Macclesfield and Barrow  (who always seem to be moving training venues, but seldom anywhere near Furness) have used Egerton in the past, with Macc leaving Egerton out of pocket if I recall correctly.

Various teams of ours have used Egerton for a few years now, so I am sure relations are good, and I am expecting us to be training there.

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Buxton promoted to the NLN as NPL champions.

This was the same manager that was doing so well with Curzon at the start of the season, had them playing well vs us preseason

Yep he's definitely chosen a shrewd gig there, they've got some money behind them - will be interesting to see how they get on in the NLN next season.

He's just quit

Bloody hell! I did think it was quite a long way for him to go. I wonder where he'll end up next. I'm sure Buxton will be able to attract a decent calibre of manager.

Steve Cunningham did say the travelling to Buxton was too far, and, as he managed Colne before Curzon, I am guessing he is from the East Lancashire area.  I think he would be a very good fit for a relegated Guiseley, where Steve Kittrick is currently just caretaker manager at the end of the season.

I believe their ground is still used by Stretford paddock some way well down the pyramid!

They did do, but Stretford Paddock seem to have been playing matches at the old Flixton ground on Valley Road, and also at the Nicholls Community Centre in Ardwick, more recently, so I am not sure if anyone is using the Butcher's Arms now.

If Droylsden were to reform, the North West Counties League is pretty full up with 60 teams this season (although spaces have been found for well supported new clubs like Macclesfield, Bury AFC and FC Isle of Man), so they might have to restart in the Manchester League or Cheshire League.

Quote from: CRT Butty on April 05, 2022, 10:27:48 PM

And further down the pyramid Guiseley lost to Farsley Celtic tonight and are bottom. Decent club Guiseley and I hope they manage to avoid relegation.

(KL staying up would be good for me).

I think Johnston is playing for them now.

PS. Guiseley look like they've had it.

He played for them tonight, as did Kennedy Digie for Farsley; the latter seems to be having a really successful loan spell there, which I imagine will become a  permanent move.

Maybe if our so-called government actually followed their own laws, rather than blathering on about wokism (the new PC for the lazy)  for their culture wars,  but I digress.....

Among other scrotes, the Silkmen Army are horrified by the behaviour of Avro fans (!), although somebody has pointed out in the comments that the Macc fans actually started the trouble.

https://twitter.com/silkmenarmy/status/1505221119812546563

He was in goal in the first match I ever attended, and a real character as well as being an excellent keeper. RIP.

In their last few matches, St Martin's have had Troy Taylor in goal. He has played a couple of matches for our reserves, and was signed in February "on loan from Altrincham reserves", along with his brother Logan.

I saw them lose "only" 5-0 at Cheadle Town  (who had Elliot Wynne in goal, by the way) last month and Troy Taylor was superb. The young team were completely out of their depth, but he made save after save and  kept the score vaguely respectable and below double figures. I heard a similar report about him from someone who saw Wythenshawe Amateurs beat them 9-0. However, he was unfortunately suspended for the WD&C match as he received two yellows against Sandbach United, apparently, and his absence really could have made all the difference. If he is back for the FC Isle of Man game, I bet the score will be lower.

I do admire St Martin's for continuing to fulfil their fixtures when they get thrashed every week, unlike certain other clubs, and hope they can regroup in the Shropshire County League or wherever.