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Certainly Broadheath played in the Manchester League (possibly limited choice at the time?).

I seem to remember reading that they were called Manchester Broadheath (or Broadheath Manchester?) at one time, though I never could confirm this.

I hope they will respect the competition and field a strong team for the cameras! I remember back in the 90's when we always fielded a strong team, even when challenging for the GMVC title...

So the Wythenshawe teams aren't in the Cheshire cup then? Presumably the only Cheshire teams coming under a different local FA.
Was the area ever under the Cheshire FA? (Not that they'd have had much of a team before the new town was built - unless Northenden had a team).

I see the former Linotype are playing the newly formed Macclesfield (who are showing every sign of continuing tradition by being able to turn every situation to their advantage, even going bust).

"No alcohol allowed".

Yes, I remember the last time alcohol was allowed on the coach (I think I was actually sat next to Ecky that day). A memorable occasion.

Incidentally, were Macc actually in possible financial trouble at the time, as was rumoured on the way down to R and D? (someone wrote down "Macc Town going bust" on my GB atlas and held it to the window when their fans went past, as I recall).

With the fixtures up on "teletext" and things hopefully back to normal for fans, I am looking forward to the new season. I had been a bit worried and tending towards 18th to 20th at best, but I am starting to feel more optimistic. But how do others feel? Can we improve on last season, or will we struggle in a strong league?

So, the final pre-season game ends with an Alty 3-1 away at Huddersfield B...

We should now be in a position to know our starting line up for the league opener next weekend, but to be honest i'm none the wiser really - i hope Parky knows his starting XI if all fit...

NB Hampson & White (plus assume Dens still) are all injured so guess means Fitzpatrick will start LB...

Not really seen anything of new CB Digie or Brad Jackson... also still not sure if we've found a replacement for Smithy... will Pringle fill the void or Kirby? Not sure where Hancock will fit in in new system & what system will be eg 4,4,2... 4,3,3... 4,2,3,1 etc... also have horrible feeling Colclough (certain starter) may leave before season ko as EFL clubs hovering now has all clear from court case & not played last few games as if something going on (if goes like Hulmey did on eve of season think he's still got 12mth contract so should get fee but then hard to replace)... new players Fitzpatrick, Dinanga, Leitch-Smith, Pringle all seem ok... also two more trialists played today... just need to get an XI together who can hopefully gel & build from there...

At present, i personally think Team will be...

                                TT
Senior     Mullarkey   Hannigan   Fitzpatrick
            Pringle     Moult    Kirby (or Colclough if still here)
            Kosylo    Dinanga   Mooney

Subs: Sutton, Williams, Hancock, Peers, Leitch-Smith

Alternatively, maybe...

                                TT
Senior   Mullarkey   Hannigan   Fitzpatrick
                     Moult   Kirby
                         Hancock
           Kosylo   Dinanga   Mooney

Basically, i just don't know who we'll start with around midfield area...

Any thoughts from other Alty fans??? Who would you start with???

COYR!

Not being funny, but I'd think about playing Peers. He seems to have been banging them in pre-season (4 in the last 6 plus hit the post in the game before that), and Tuesday night (great to be finally able to watch Alty in Trafford) reinforced what I've felt for a long time, that he's a handful for defenders (he set up the goal didn't he?) and always seems to find  good chances where mostly he either at least tests the goalkeeper or scores - as he did again at Huddersfield. Also, I don't see how Hancock can not play.

Well according to the Alty Files, Mooney dispossessed the defender and cut inside (from the right?). Even though he'd been playing left wing. I thought it was Peers who won the ball a little to  the right and squared to Mooney - and I was right behind the goal... maybe my memory's playing tricks on me. Nonetheless, Peers did have a good chance, well saved for a corner. And scored in several other friendlies.

Anyway, I must admit it's looking good for the new season if we don't know if Hancock will be starting- or Mooney (5 goals pre-season) - and that was before Colclough signed the contract!

I had the great good fortune to be invited by Lawrence Looney to the team photo and su sequent hospitality put on for the volunteers. 

It was lovely to chat with the very impressive Conor Hampson, Lawrence, Parkie, Flynny and many more who do our club proud.

As someone who suffers social anxiety, as does my Jennifer, who was with me, I would like to thank Lawrence especially, and all involved for their warm, friendly, hospitality.

I want to add my thanks to the great volunteers at the J  Davidson.

Reminds me of the time years ago when I turned up at the ground one time when they happened to be doing the team picture. I think it was in the days of Gerry Berman, Bernard Taylor, Carmo etc. Anyway, I was invited to sit in on the practice photo where Berman (I think) later sat when they did it properly (and later sent a photo of the result). He was a top bloke, Bernard (I met his lively aunty in Lourdes once too - a part Italian family I think). One time for an away reserve match at Chorley, he invited me on the team coach. It was there that I discovered the trolley...
Tough times for the club, but there was a tremendous spirit and togetherness at the club in those days, I remember the pile on with players and fans after a goal at Lancaster. All great lads! Skipper, Ecky, the coach to Alfreton for Eat My Sports (great prediction, Wayne), the time we saw the chairman of the FA at Nunny, Canockmania... great times!

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With us "free" from next Monday...did we have to get tickets at previous years' away friendlies?

(Strange how ppl go down the conspiracy route when I'm just asking a question!)

You've put free in inverted comments and you're comparing restrictions vs lack of games, like you're worried about a hidden meaning.

Enjoy a pint it's sunny.

I've never needed tickets at Ashton, Nantwich or Curzon before, or for that matter seen anything other than low numbers there.

With the "pingdemic" looking set to continue and some jobs set to be banned to millions of people who could have previously had them (among other things), it's not what some would call free. And it's looking a fair bet that next season will also be disrupted. Get real. This is no laughing matter, lad.

Nb, I basically paid on the gate at Nantwich last pre-season, I'm not bothering next season if I can't pay on the gate (and as I say, looks possible we could end up like last season for some games). Freedom my foot.

Bore off with your terribly formed points of view. If you are capable of being outraged at the need to pre buy a ticket for a football match you really do need to give your head a wobble

Bit short on detail aren't you, idiot?

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The problem with 'online ticketing' is it's based on the assumption that everybody carries a smartphone and/or apps about their person at all times. Which, even among those who do so, is widely accepted as being crass and/or crap.
 Viva cash!

You can order on a laptop / PC and print them off?

 Indeed. I am not an office, so why would I have a printer? For Alty v. Yeovil I had to send a copy of my online ticket to my son who then had to go into work (he was working from home) to print it off. Then get a bus to bring it.

 A farce, but I didn't mind given the circus dances at the time. But please don't make it the new normal.

 [Disclaimer : I have a season ticket and don't anticipate any problem going to match.]

That sounds like massive faff. Having done all of that, do you not just think it might be a bit more convenient to get a smartphone?

I hate smart phones. Even if I am eventually forced to get one, I have no plans to faff about every time I want to go to the match. I used to decide at about ten to three.