Cheadle and Gatley toast 40th birthday

CHEADLE and Gatley JFC turns 40-years-old this year, and boasts an impressive history of developing young footballing talent.

Founded in 1977, the club now consists of 29 girls and boys team across 12 age groups from the under-7’s to the under-18’s.

Among those who have progressed from Cheadle and Gatley JFC is current Reading captain George Evans, a junior at the club from the age of six.

He became only the second player to represent Manchester City through every age-group from the under-8’s to the first team and made his City debut in a 4-1 League Cup victory over Sunderland.

Following a loan spell at Walsall, Evans signed a three-year deal with Championship side Reading in January 2016.

Another player who went on to play in the Manchester City academy is George Glendon, who has represented England at under-16 and under-17 levels.

The 21-year-old recently signed a permanent deal at League One side Fleetwood Town

●●George Evans holds off Wayne Rooney following a successful loan spell, with the side climbing into the Play Off positions. Bury striker Hallum Hope, 22, was also involved with England through under-16 to under-19 age groups and he too progressed...