They changed their name to Mond FC. My Norton United M.o.M.- Lee Cropper. With the rain falling harder and with both sides raring to go, it was the home side who began the brighter and were soon back on level terms as #3 Chris Lester ran clear of the visitors defence, before thumping past the Norton custodian, who was beaten for pace. Originally there were plans to go for an early Saturday afternoon drink in Irlam, after our work was done for the morning,… In the second minute, the Runcorn left-back whipped in a free-kick towards the back post, where Norton defender Niall Green tried to deal with it, couldn’t, got the ball trapped under his feet and poked it into his own net. ( Log Out / #groundhopping #groundhopper #football #nonleague #Urmston #WhalleyRange, Considering it's hopefully not too long until we can go back once more, here's one from Old Trafford a few years back. The great Hungarian Ferenc Puskas also took to the field at this lost ground, so next time you transit through South Parkway, just think, you are treading the same steps as Puskas did almost 50 years previous… (Look into the story of how it came about, it’s truly wonderful!) 41 talking about this. Manchopper in….Runcorn (Runcorn Town FC) Posted by Manchopper on 17/10/2014. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. A couple of mistakes first half, but ok. Back onto today’s contest, and with drizzle now falling as the coin toss took place, I decided to get my ground look around thing done quickly. DIVISION ONE SOUTH - Cammell Laird 1907, Edited by Patrick Burke (Pictured, Right) But, it was Norton’s class that shone through, and especially their number nine, Cropper, though his second had more than an air of fortune about it. Sandbach United make wise use of Grant Funding. This was also the ground where the first game in the UK was played under ‘permanent’ floodlights in September 1949 with “South” entertaining a touring Nigeria side, who competed barefoot and drew 2-2! #Monton #Glossop #cricket #Salford #Manchester #GMCL #clubcricket, Season 2020/’21 Games Attended (Full Games Only), Season 2019/’20 Games Attended (full games only), Season 2018/’19 Games Attended (full games only), Season 2017/’18 Games Attended (full games only), Season 2016/’17 Games Attended (full games only), Season 2015/’16 Games Attended (full games only). This was made all the better by the first goal of the afternoon arriving while I was in there. The excellent performance was capped off by a seventh in the 89th minute. globalsportsarchive.com provides you with unrivaled spectrum of sport results, statistics and rankings from competitions all over the world. ( Log Out / Not much to complain about! Ground: 7- A tidy ground, with lots of character to it. 42’ Paul McManus made no mistake from the spot as he slotted home to give Runcorn a 1-0 lead. And further incentive for a cracking cup tie was provided by the opportunity for one of these two sides to have a real opportunity to make the First Round “Proper” and, who knows, perhaps a televised clash?! Joe Doran has secured the services of the exciting winger known as 'Mini', a player with great pace and eye for goal. It was pure quality. “George, is it?” I was asked and, having answered to the affirmative, I was handed my programme for the standard £1.50. Unfortunately for him, it looked only a matter of time until Norton doubled their advantage, and the Stoke-based side did just that seven minutes before the break when Lee Cropper netted a real poachers goal arriving at the back post to touch home after great persistence by his strike partner to set him up. Fixtures & Results; League Tables; How To Find Us; Away Fans Info; Book Away Minibus; On This Day; Players . A clear handball by a Runcorn defender in his own box went unseen by the referee who incensed the Bucks fans by waving away their protests. A 2-0 defeat ends an incredible 23 game unbeaten league run for the Bucks who’ll need to vastly improve in order to meet high expectations for the season ahead. Honours: They won the league and Cheshire League Cup double in 1937. But, these targets were dealt a blow as the club were relegated at the end of that same season but, happily, this was only a blip as the club bounced back immediately as Division 2 champions. Not that this has any connection to Runcorn Town, I stress, so I made my way past the large Pavilions social club and to the turnstiles, where I paid my £5 entrance fee (bargain). So, I left Pavilions in the now bright and, surprisingly warm, sunlight up the hill leading back towards the station in the more picturesque direction towards Higher Runcorn, and with the sunshine setting behind the Runcorn bridge, it somewhat befitted the actions of the game. (Roe Green CC), Manchopper in….Flixton (Old Stretfordians AFC), Follow Manchopper's Ventures on WordPress.com. History Lesson: Grounds meaning the, sadly, now derelict former home of Runcorn Albion that sits next to the main club. Jake Hampson, 17 years old and in the academy setup, marked his Chester FC senior debut with an assist. 2005-’06 and the club changed its name to the Runcorn Town and the club set its focus at joining the North West Counties League (NWCFL). Runcorn are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year since forming back in 1967! Please see below for map of Runcorn Town. Ground: Viridor Community Stadium. RATINGS: History. Here they remained until 1974, when the club tried their hand at Saturday football instead… 45+1’ Things went from bad to worse before half time as Craig Cairns got behind the Bootle defence to put Runcorn 2-0 ahead. To get directions from your postcode, enter it in the box here: Please note that directions are not working at present. Horror for him. Stats include Goals Scored, Goals Conceded, Clean Sheets, BTTS and more. My Runcorn Town M.o.M.- Stuart Plant Head to Head Statistics for Runcorn Town FC vs. Radcliffe Borough in the FA Cup. Extended highlights of an incident packed NWCFL Premier Division game at the Pavilions on 26/08/2014. FA invite all National League, grass roots and Womens football to join in their previously announced Social media Boycott. Kick Off: 7.45pm. The following season they were losing finalists in the Bowl, but regained it a season later. Home; News; Matches . Pavilions features five stands. A new weekend, an old competition. Knowing from my previous visit that trying to run back to the Pavilions bar was somewhat futile during the half-time interval, I remained in the intermittent drizzle and awaited the players impending return. Alas, the ground lay silent, overgrown and sullen as it faded away, its sole stand showing the neglect it was being afforded. After pondering this thought and how I was to include it in my blog somewhere on the trip to Merseyside, I hopped off one train and a short walk to the neighbouring platform was all that was required. Value For Money: 10- £5 for an FA Cup tie, under £10 travel £1.50 programme, £1.50 food and £1 for football card (club were so friendly, why not help them out a bit more I figured. No harm done, however, and after five minutes I was on-board a London Midland service headed for Birmingham. The away side come away with a comfortable win. An excellent game for the fans which saw both teams playing some entertaining football. Game over, indeed, and this was even more the case when Runcorn’s Jack Webb was dismissed for dissent shortly before the end and Norton’s triumph was given added gloss in the 93rd minute, when a trip in the area presented the visitors skipper, Tom Fogg, with the chance to get his name on the score sheet. 2-4, game over. The Bucks edged the early stages at the Viridor Community Stadium but failed to carve out any real chances. Our live, in-depth sport statistics from 17 sports supplies unique and original insights for sport fans, journalists, football managers and players. Town won the Runcorn Cup, were runners-up in the Pike Cup and finished third in the Division 1. Runcorn were founder members of the Northern … I had already made sure of reserving myself a programme via the wonderfully helpful Runcorn Town twitter account, and this seemed a shrewd move as they appeared to have all gone. Bootle’s 23 game unbeaten run ended by Runcorn Town Notorious slow starters @Bootle_FC continue to look off the pace in the early stages of this season, writes Jordan Ellis. After the game, I headed over to Pavilions Club, paid £3-odd for a Kopparberg and stood outside, where I had a nice chat with a Runcorn fan named George (great name), who told me about his travels, his missing of the Barrow game (a rare missed game, apparently!) Could Town stage another upset? Two of Pavilion’s stands & dressing rooms, seen from the Main Stand. Monton CC (111ao) LOST TO Glossop CC (207ao) by 96 runs. Change ). Irlam Steel Recreation Ground. 1st Team Youth Team Under 17`s Under 15`s Under 14`s. Runcorn Town Football Club is an English association football club based in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Old Altrinchamians 1-5 Dukinfield Town. ( Log Out / Anyway, no sooner had I got the bible in hand, than the players were making their way into the coliseum to do battle for the Emperor (or Greg Dyke’s Cup competition, if you prefer), so before the all-action contest gets underway in my memory, now seems a good time to delve into the history books of Runcorn Town FC. It was certainly a goal the Geordie marksman would be proud of! 2-3. Steven Hoy the man tasked with tending goal during his absence. He duly delivered, though his penalty wasn’t the best, it was good enough to add a fifth and secure his side’s place in the 4th Qualifying Round draw (they eventually drew Shildon of the Northern League, who beat NPL Stourbridge via a replay, at home). On average Runcorn Town FC score 1 goals and concede 0.67 goals per match. The ball was played into him, chest-high, on the edge of the box. PREVIEW: Runcorn Linnets v Morpeth Town. Match details At that stage, it looked on. So, with the painted cows on the platform greeting me, I entered Runcorn and made my way through the glorious sights of the industrial estate that neighbours the ground, Pavilions itself, being a gem within bleak surroundings. FA Social Media Boycott - 30 April to 3 May. Fine margins! Progression was the treasure at the end of the rainbow. Runcorn Town FC is delighted to launch a brand new official club website ahead of the 2016/17 season Notorious slow starters @Bootle_FC continue to look off the pace in the early stages of this season, writes Jordan Ellis. Food: 6- The chips were okay, nothing I’d rave about, but nothing I’d pull down either. First Team; Youth Team; Under 17`s Team; Under 15`s Team; Under 14`s Team; Appearances / Goals Table; Play For Town; Club Info . 2-2. They remained in the WDL until 1984, when they were elected to join the West Cheshire League Division 2, and the club established a reserve outfit in the league they’d just departed. Bootle pushed throughout the second half for goal but failed to create any real chances. Fans: 9- Really friendly fans, as are the people who volunteer. It’s almost enough to bring a tear to your eye isn’t it? After spending most of their years in the West Cheshire League, they were elected to the North West Counties League in 2010 and are currently in the Premier Division. 2x West Cheshire Bowls (1991-’92, 1993-’94) Was the fairytale to continue? This season in the FA Cup (England), Runcorn Town FC stats show they are performing Good overall, currently placing them at 0/690 in the FA Cup Table, winning 33% of matches. Roe Green CC 268-6 BEAT Denton St Lawrence CC 164ao by 104 runs. 2-1 at the break then, and I had already purchased some chips and gravy for £1.50, which were okay. GMCL Premier Division 2. 2007-’08 was the most successful in the club’s history. This season in FA Cup, Runcorn Town FC's form is Good overall with 1 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses. To the right stands one small covered standing area towards the far end goal, another behind the dugouts on or around halfway, and there’s a sneaky one just to the right of the hospitality/dressing room areas to the right of the other stands as you look. The Blues welcomed the North West Counties League Premier Division side to USM Finch Farm at short notice after a planned game against Wigan Athletic Under-23s had to be cancelled. Crossing from the left for another sub – and another youngster in Louis Hayes – to turn and finish into the back of the net. The Bootle #1 was forced off the field for 10 minutes. I took my seat in the Main Stand, with seats bearing plaques after seemingly being purchased with help from Burnley, Aston Villa and Preston(?) So, after dragging myself out of my house at just before 1pm on Saturday afternoon, I made my way for the train onwards to Liverpool South Parkway for the connection onwards to Runcorn itself. Referee: 7- Thought he had a pretty decent game on the whole. Shame the far end is still unable to be opened. Mond Rangers were a mid-table side during their early years in the West Cheshire League, and it took them until 1992 to win their first silverware, the West Cheshire Bowl. Just two bells, hanging out! Full Time Congleton Town 2-2 Runcorn Town. But, the goal for Cropper’s hat-trick had no luck about it. They could’ve let me win though…:) Everton kicked off their 2020/21 friendly fixtures against Southport FC on Saturday, with the young Blues edged out 2-1 in a highly-competitive clash. A good game, at a good club, with a good atmosphere and in great weather. Runcorn Sports FC are a local Runcorn football team playing from Runcorn Sports Club, Moughland Lane. Runcorn Linnets Football Club was born after Runcorn AFC had intimated they would not be in a position to field a team beyond the end of 2005-06 season. PREMIER DIVISION - Runcorn Town FC, Edited by Martin Fallon. The Bucks edged the early stages at the Viridor Community Stadium but failed to carve out any real chances. Only founded in 1967 (as CKD), the club began life as a Sunday League side in the Runcorn Sunday League. Runcorn Town Address, Map and Directions. 2004-’05 saw Rangers bounce back, with promotion attained once again, as well as silverware being lifted in the shape of the Runcorn Senior Cup, and a further final appearance in the Bowl. Monton Sports Club. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 2018/19 saw Runcorn Town in and amongst the leading sides until Christmas, but midway through the season, Herbert left the club to take a full time role at National League side Salford City. Morpeth make the trip to Cheshire on Tuesday evening as they face Runcorn Linnets. Manchester League Gilgryst Cup. Town players went running to the fans to celebrate with them. You enter the ground behind the near goal, with the Tea-Hut and neighbouring covered standing area and Main Stand on the left touchline. Last season, Town achieved a highly respectable fifth placed finish in the NWCFL Premier Division, with today’s visitors, Norton United, going on to win the title and promotion. My destination was somewhat closer, in fact, the first stop of the journey. Address: Sandy Lane, Weston Point, Runcorn. The front man controlled the ball, turned on a dime, before rifling a volley into the top corner, unerringly, and celebrated like Alan Shearer in his heyday. Result: Runcorn Town 2-5 Norton United (FA Cup with Budweiser 3rd Qualifying Round) Highlights: Highwaymen TV. It’s not a bad read, and worth picking one up. That is until the platforms were changed and the waiting passengers were forced to trudge up the steps and over to Platform 1, the other side of the tracks… At the beginning of season 2016/17, St. Martins FC struggled in the WMRL as the loss of the Club Manager and several key players to Oswestry Town disrupted the team but new Manager Dan Stevens transformed the clubs fortunes in the latter half of the season leading the team to a commendable mid‐table finish in the league. 1x NWCFL Division One Runners-Up (2010-’11) GMCL Division 2 'A'.#groundhopper #groundhopping #cricket #clubcricket #GMCL #Salford #Manchester #Irlam, Urmston Town Vale 3-2 Whalley Range 'A'. In June 2010, and with floodlights now installed a their Pavilions home, the club applied to join the NWCFL, and received approval from both the league and the FA for this step to be taken, and joined for the following season, playing in Division 2. David Unsworth commended his side's "first-class" attitude as they ran out 7-1 winners in Saturday's friendly against Runcorn Town. The Blues loaned Academy Graduate Kieran Evans to the North West Counties side last season; as they finished third in the league during the 2016-17 campaign. The club also achieved an impressive 2 defeats from their 34 league games (including a run of 25 games unbeaten). It was the return of the FA Cup “Qualifying” Rounds, and having previously announced to Runcorn player Mark Keddie that I would be at their next Cup tie (after Town’s superb 1-0 win at Conference side Barrow), when I saw they had been drawn at home to Evo-Stik South side, the newly-promoted, Norton United on the Monday after, my mind was made up. Having been accepted into the Warrington & District League (WDL) for the ’74/’75, Mond merged with ICI Weston to become Mond Rangers. Pitchero provides everything you need to run your football club online. ( Log Out / Read our guides to club and sports team management, Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF3 1DR | Company Number - 636 1033, Help fund permanent memorial to Frank Doran. Game: 8- Entertaining cup tie, with both sides going for it. DIVISION ONE NORTH - St Helens Town FC, Edited by John McKiernan, assisted by Jeff Voller. Buildbase FA Vase, QF fixtures and Semi Final Draw. National League Clubs and Grounds (Steps 1/2), Step 7/NLS Feeder (and below) Clubs and Grounds, Manchopper at the Cricket…. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Since leaving town in 2001, the now defunct club had suffered a troubled and nomadic existence. Date: Tuesday 8 th December 2020. Toggle navigation Runcorn Town FC. But, knowing what awaited me at the end of my journey, I trudged on, Captain Scott-like, over the Expressway and past the factory that dominates the immediate area. Their home ground is Viridor Community Stadium in Runcorn. Former Formby & Runcorn Town Player Emini Adegbenro has joined Bootle FC. The Bucks face a mid-week away trip to Ashton Athletic as the search continues for a much needed first win of the season. Programme: 7- A decent read, with a fair amount of original content in there to keep me interested. Glee for the home side. (not sure about the last one). Learn how your comment data is processed. It came soon enough. FIXTURES/RESULTS UNOFFICIAL FORUM ONLINE CLUB SHOP Match Tickets Lancaster City FC Lostock Fields. On my last visit, two years earlier, the ground was still in use, and, indeed I saw a bit of a match on there. A little interesting non-league connection for you: Did you know that South Parkway Station stands on the site of Holly Park, formerly home to South Liverpool FC in their glory days? Match Coverage: Twitter Mixlr. The club struggled for the most part during their tenure in Division One, and were relegated in 2002. Result: Runcorn Town 2-5 Norton United (FA Cup with Budweiser 3rd Qualifying Round) Venue: Pavilions (Saturday 11th October 2014, 3.00pm) Att: 215. Well, Norton seemed spurred on by this early setback and took the initiative, forcing Runcorn goalkeeper Stuart Plant into a couple of top drawer saves before he was eventually beaten. 1994-’95 saw promotion attained via a runners-up spot, and the club also reached the Final of the Cheshire Amateur Cup, but lost out to Poulton Victoria at Prenton Park. Having played each other over the past couple of seasons as rivals in the North West Counties League (from where Norton progressed last season), the sides were rather familiar with each other. They won their first “semi-pro” game 5-1 (vs Abbey Hey) before going on to finish as runners-up and achieve promotion at the first attempt. Four are covered terraces and one is a seated main stand straddling the half-way area. #cricket #LCCC #Lancashire #oldtrafford. During their first season in the Premier Division, the club finished an impressive runners-up, behind eventual winners, Ramsbottom United and took part in the FA Cup for the first time, winning their first game, a home tie against Brighouse Town from the Northern Counties East League, before bowing out to Trafford, who went on to be promoted from the Evo-Stik 1st Division (the last game I attended here!). Main Stand & Tea Hut terrace with Virgin Atlantic Dreamliner flying over. 3x Bill Weight Memorial Trophies (1995-’96, 2005-’06, 2007-’08) Crossford Bridge. Team: Parton, Griffith, Swale, Greaves, Duffy, Jepson, Williamson, Beaumont, Johns, Johnson (Ryder 84), Schofield (McCartney 77) Subs: Hadfield-Summerbee, Fenton, Peters. Pavilions it was! Sort of. After a fair while, and a full circuit of the ground, I arrived at the long drive leading back to the ground(s). Our Sponsors & Partners. Chester got their pre-season schedule underway with a 5-1 win over Runcorn Town. Venue: Pavilions (Saturday 11th October 2014, 3.00pm) 1x West Cheshire League Title (2006-’07) Venue: Millbank Linnets Stadium, Stockham Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6GJ. Lancashire and Cheshire League Hellawell Shield. Rylands just 2 games from the final. One-a-piece, and Norton continued their onslaught towards the Town goal, with Plant pulling off a string of tremendous saves to keep his side in the contest, none more so than a brilliant one handed save from a free-kick that looked destined for the top corner all day long. Town got off to a super start in Pre-Season action on Saturday – winning 10-0 at Blacon. Norton’s #8, Kyle Diskin, picked the ball up 20 yards out, after a free-kick had rebounded to him after some desperate defending and expertly curled the ball into the top right-hand corner of Plant’s goal, leaving the ‘keeper rooted to the spot, helpless. A few more mandatory derby day bookings were dished out before the referee blew for full time. Midfilder Paul McManus accepted the role on a caretaker basis, and was appointed as permanent player-manager prior to the final game of the season. To the bemusement of all in attendance the referee awarded Runcorn a penalty after Dave Forbes appeared to fall over the ball in the Bootle box. Runcorn Town FC Season Results. A new weekend, an old competition. Att: 215. History was made as the game edged towards its conclusion as Bootle GK Ryan Jones became the first player to be sin binned for the club. Runcorn Town also has a Junior Section with six junior teams under the club's umbrella. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
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