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Congratulations on getting a more positive result yesterday, we are all very proud of you all. It was so nice being able to greet you outside the players tunnel as you all came off the pitch. It has become part of our ritual whenever we watch you, with thanks to the kind stewards who allow us to do so. We also want to thank you for the high fives and signing some autographs for some of our players last night, especially as one or two were making their debut as fans. The Black Kites played this morning against Shawside Junior Under 10's, from Shaw, Oldham. We got beaten 1-0 in what was a very close game. We were disappointed to lose as we had countless opportunities to score but could not finish, but came off the pitch happy because we knew we had given our all during the game. That was the first goal we had conceded in four games. Steve's foster daughter Lacie got player of the match, she is very proud of receiving it. So proud that she did a mud slide after the game (along with some of the other girls). Steve was not too happy as his car is now filthy, and we had to go home and shower before coming to watch you all play. We had a marvellous afternoon, especially our captain Jasmine, who had not yet seen you all play. She got quite a few autographs. It means so much to us when you acknowledge us after the game like you did, we feel as if we belong to the club, and it belongs to us. I know you could all hear us chanting from the main stand, especially the new players, who all played very well. That will continue whenever we get to your games.

So thank you for a wonderful afternoon and making us feel part of the club. We look forward very much to your next home game, and will continue to support you ongoing for this season and beyond. Thank you all once again, and we all wish you continued ongoing success on the pitch.

Altrincham FC Under 10's Black Kites.

GOOD PEOPLE!!

Just to let you all know I have seen my surgeon this morning, and have been cleared to go to football matches and also drive. Do I need to register for the game, or do I just use my season ticket on arrival.

This being the case, I will be able to definitely attend the match on Saturday. I have also been told that I can either stand or be seated. If I sit, I have to move around at half time. If I stand I have to move occasionally on the spot. Therefore I would not need the disabled hut. Providing it is accessible I will sit in the family stand as the girls and Lacie's team mates are also going.

I am so looking forward to going again, Carys will drop us off at the ground and pick us up afterwards.

Carys and I will also see you all at the party on Friday night.

..for a superb afternoon yesterday. I took our two foster girls, Brooke and Lacie with me. They had a great afternoon, which when you consider Brooke does not like football, may seem hard to believe. Lacie plays for Altrincham Black Kites under 10's for next season, and other members of the Black and also Red Kites turned up at the game. After the final whistle the girls all went to behind the managers dugout to say hi to PP. They have met him a couple of times, especially last Thursday where Lacie spoke about her Junior Football at great length. Phil got the players to go and high 5 the girls after the game, which they duly did. It was a lovely touch and the girls were thrilled to bits with the contact. Brooke has since said, she wants to go to more games now as does Lacie.

The important thing is it makes the girls feel part of the club. I did say to them on the way home that it is now their club as well as ours, but the PR from the club all the way down through management and players, as well as staff in making the fans feel vital is a big, big plus.

Sorry to bore you all, but this type of contact is vital to the future of a great club, of which I am very proud. They are getting better and better all the way through. Thanks Phil and team for acknowledging the girls, it means a lot to all of them, but foster children in particular.

.....scores his first goal for the club!

Hi All,

As we can only communicate via this site and also via facebook, I am planning to set up a Zoom meeting for several of us to meet for a weekly catch up and chat. Aside from myself and Lawrence Looney, Allison Lewis is also interested and I would like fans to meet weekly face-to-face on Zoom, to discuss all things Alty during the lockdown. This will only take place while we are unable to meet up for games, but it would also be nice for some of our non-local fans such as JD/Harold etc, to join the group.

I would suggest we meet up say on a Sunday/Wednesday after games in particular, just to have a catch-up. I am willing to host these for 40 minutes per chat session. Some of our fans are feeling isolated and we all miss our friends from the terraces too. I use it for groups of my own friends and the chats are still very popular with us now. One of the members of our chat I have not seen or heard from in over 40 years.

So this email is just to gauge further interest. This invite also includes any players who wish to join us if they so wish. We are all part of the same family, and I am missing my club as much as everybody else is.

Feel free to discuss on here, and PM me if you are interested in joining. Open a can/bottle of beer while talking if you wish!! I intend to start a WhatsApp and Zoom meeting for us all.

Interested or any comments??

Hi All,

Any chance season tickets can be purchased from next week for the next season? I am not working next week but am back on the 14th September, it may be difficult to get to the club weekdays after this date.

Can you also let us know gate prices and season ticket costs asap too?

Many thanks, Steve from Sale.

Come on Trafford BC, give him freedom of the town!!