LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE AFL
WET weather during the week and more on the day caused many of the games in league and county cup to be postponed
In the Manchester Amateur Cup Salford Vics reserves made it through into the next round with an exciting 4/3 win over Baguley Athletic u23’s.
But it was the end of the line for North Walkden reserves who lost out 2-0 hosting Stretford
Paddock, Bagder Casuals who went down 3-1 at Chadderton Cott reserves and AFC Oldham who crashed out 8-1 to Eccles United.
Premier division action was limited to one game with leaders Moston
Brook extending their lead at the top of the table to eight points with a comfortable 5-0 derby win over Abacus Media but the chasing teams still have games in hand over Brook.
It was much busier in division one with leaders Bedians winning their top of the table clash at Moston Brook reserves in style by 4-0.
Bury Ams moved into second place, five behind Bedians with a 3-1 win over Salford Albion.
The other game was a close contest with Mellor edging a 3-2 win over Trafford United.
Bollington H and L stay unbeaten at the top of division two but were pressed all the way for first hour at FC Babylon before they upped the ante and scored three late goals to secure a 5-2 win.
Dukinfield Athletic kept in touch with Bollington as an efficient 3-0 win at Elton Hargreaves keeps them four points behind the leaders.
Just one game played in division two and runaway
leaders Jlingz moved a massive 14 points clear of Stoconians as they cruised home 6-0 at Dom Doyle.
Plenty of action in division A with Mellor reserves keeping a three point gap at the top over Altrincham Hale who have two games in hand.
Mellor had few problems in accounting for Trafford United reserves 6-2 and Hale were comfortable 4-1 victors at Bury Ams reserves.
The game between Didsbury and Signol was abandoned early in the second half with Didsbury leading 2-1.
Manchester Rovers had their best result of the season beating Flixton
JFC 5-1 to move into the top half of the table.
Just two games played in division A but there were plenty of goals.
High-flying Timperley Villa closed the gap on non-playing leaders AFC Stockport Warriors to three points with two games in hand with a thrilling 6-4 win at AFC Oldham reserves.
Village Manchester reserves also had their shooting boots on as they entertained Manchester Saints building on a 2-1 interval lead with strikes from Dec Moran and Iwan Williams (penalty) to go on to a 4-1 win.
Manchester Village thirds were also on form in division C with an entertaining 8-4 win at Fittonhill All Stars.
Sublime Athletic stay on top of the division with nervy 2-1 win over second-placed Stafford Argyle to open the gap at the top to seven points.
Didsbury reserves showed their determination in a close
3-2 win at Signol Athletic reserves in the other game.
Cheadle Heath Nomads FC, who play in the North West Counties League division one South, have been in existence for over 100 years playing in the Lancashire and Cheshire AFL for many years before moving up to the North West Counties FL.
The Nomads enjoyed a great tribute day for their long-serving legend Roy Welsh with current club members and friends and many of his former playing colleagues in attendance to pay tribute to Roy for the time, effort and skills he has brought to his beloved club for the past 60 years.
Roy joined Nomads as a player in 1963 and in a playing career of 25 years he made over 400 appearances for the club scoring 250 goals.
During that time he played for the L and C Inter League on four occasions and he proudly held the post of L and C President in the 1985-6 season.
After hanging up his boots Roy joined the backroom staff at Nomads undertaking numerous roles including the important offices of Treasurer and Secretary.
Since becoming the club President Roy has been the driving force behind the club’s elevation to the North West Counties League, guiding the club through its complex planning negotiations with Stockport Council as well as dealing with the FA and other bodies regarding funding.
Roy’s diligent work is there for anyone to see visiting the club’s magnificent facilities and is now one of the finest venues in the League.
Although at the age of 80 and celebrating 60 years of service to the club he is certainly not resting on his laurels.
Roy is currently heavily involved in the massive refurbishment of the clubhouse as well as the construction of a brand new hospitality suite adjacent to the changing rooms.
Roy was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for his fantastic loyal service by Cheshire County FA.
His remarkable service was recognised by the Cheshire FA with a special presentation. Nomads Chairman, George Gibbons, also presented him with a specially commissioned cap in the club’s claret & blue colours.