Former Premier League star Andy Welsh described it as one of the proudest moments of his career after managing part-timers Bury FC on their long-awaited return to Gigg Lane.
Match Report
Happy birthday as Stockport County complete pre-season with home win against Championship club Preston North End
Stockport County’s 140th founding anniversary was celebrated with a friendly match, and a two-goal triumph at Edgeley Park against the footballing ‘Invincibles’ of the Victorian era, Preston North End.
Ashton United display grit to overturn two-goal deficit in Hurst Cross friendly against National League side FC Halifax Town
Ashton United’s toughest pre-season assignment to date turned out to be just that as they had to overturn a two-goal half-time deficit to salvage a draw at home to National League side FC Halifax Town.
Former Barcelona and Liverpool youth star Zak Gilsenan is Blackburn Rovers’ matchwinner at Stockport County
Zak Gilsenan, a young player with a glittering CV, was Blackburn Rovers’ matchwinner in their pre-season victory at Stockport County.
Silverware for Ashton United who beat Stalybridge Celtic on penalties to lift Keith Trudgeon Memorial Trophy
Ashton United’s dramatic late show earned them the inaugural Keith Trudgeon Memorial Trophy following a thrilling penalty shootout success at Stalybridge Celtic.