Author: Website Editor

Tonight, under the lights, if there are any flood lights, Stretford Paddock will look to make it 2 from 2 in their inaugural season in the Cheshire League when they come up against Mersey Valley FC. Saturday’s 7-0 hammering over Holmes Chapel FC has given Paddock the belief that anything is possible this season. There’s no doubt that manager Steven Howson will be looking to make a similar statement this evening.

Too early to make predictions

The first couple of rounds of fixtures have been interesting to say the least. FC St Helens Reserves’ 11-2 trouncing over Ashton Town Reserves should not have been on the cards after St Helens lost and Ashton won convincingly in their opening fixtures of the season.

Hartford FC are another erratic example. An impressive 8-0 win in their first fixture over Lymm Rovers would have opened eyes but only a week later, they conceded 7 to Upton JFC.

Paddock might have won 7-0 and Mersey Valley lost 6-2 on the opening day however, strange results have proved that anything could happen – Paddock must treat this game like they would any other.

Building on an superb start

Saturdays match against Holmes Chapel saw an excellent Stretford Paddock performance. 7 goals and a clean sheet where the two main things to take however, beautiful team worked attacks, moments of individual brilliance and the way the team dominated the ball, put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces.

In his pre match team talk, manager Steven Howson mentioned the ruthlessness he wants his team to go into every single game with this season. If Saturdays dominance is matched, Paddock will fancy themselves to take the win.

After both scoring 2 last Saturday, we might be seeing the start of a battle for the golden boot between forwards Tom Jones and Joao de Andrade. Against Holmes Chapel, both teammates scored a variety of goals which really showed their quality to the Cheshire League. If Paddock want to win the league this year, they will need more performances like this from the lads – a strong goal difference might just be vital.

🚨𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦🚨

Our second game in the 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 will take place Midweek against 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗖

📅 Wed 3rd Aug
📍Mersey Valley Sports Club, Banky Lane, M33 5SL
⏰630PM
🎟️FREE#UpThePaddock pic.twitter.com/SifkW7fgPu

— Stretford Paddock FC (@SPaddockFC) August 2, 2022

Tonights game will be kicking off at 6:30PM from Mersey Valley Sports Club. Entry is free so come on down if you fancy a bit of midweek football!

ADDRESS:

Mersey Valley Sports Club

Ashton upon Mersey,

Urmston,

Sale,

M33 5SL

30/07/2022

2PM K.O.

Holmes Chapel Leisure Centre

If Ste wanted a perfect start, then he couldn’t have had many complaints with what his team did today. In their first competitive game under fan ownership, Stretford Paddock FC netted 7 past Holmes Chapel FC to kick-start their Cheshire League journey with 3 points.

Within the first minute of the game, Kieran Molloy found himself with a small bit of space outside the Holmes Chapel penalty area. A wonderful left footed strike rocketed past Holmes Chapel’s keeper who probably didn’t even have his gloves on yet, it was that early. The ball flew into the top corner and set the agenda for the rest of the match – dominance from Stretford Paddock.

You could tell players from both sides were eager to get the season going as the first 10 minutes of the game was played with great intensity. It was inevitable however, that the games tempo would eventually dwindle and a small pause after a foul on Jon Ogo, exposed some tiredness from the home team. The fruits of Paddock’s preseason were on show as they managed to continue to dominate as their opponents tired. Shortly after the foul, some good, on the floor football from Paddock was finished with a Joao de Andrade goal.

In the 19^th minute, Joao completed his brace as a beautiful back heel from Tom Jones played him in behind the Holmes Chapel defence. A nice touch away from the keeper was followed by an easy finish. 3 goals in 20 minutes was the perfect start for the away team.

Despite Paddock dominating the rest of the first half, only a Kieron Molloy strike which rattled the cross bar was worth writing home about.

HT: Holmes Chapel 0-3 Stretford Paddock

Whatever was said in the Holmes Chapel dressing room certainly did something as the home side came out for the second half and tested the Stretford Paddock defence. A handful of key blocks and Vic Giminez saves kept the score line at 3-0.

This flurry from Holmes Chapel did not last long however, and in the 54^th minute, a game of pinball in the box eventually came to an end as the ball fell to the feet of Ronaldo Brown. Brown easily slotted the ball home to make it 4-0 and Stretford Paddock went into cruise control.

The whole second half was played similarly to the latter phases of the first – Paddock dominating the ball against a tired looking Holmes Chapel. More goals were inevitable.

A ‘fox in the box’ style goal from Tom Jones made it 5-0 and not long later, a lazy foul by the Holmes Chapel defender saw midfielder Jon Ogo score from the spot.

Becoming the second player in the game to bag a brace, Tom Jones showed his ability as a striker as he made it 7-0 by bringing the ball into the box and easily finding the back of the net.

FT: Holmes Chapel 0-7 Stretford Paddock

Stretford Paddock FC: Victor Giminez, Will Hobson (61’ Michael Burke), Ryan Pickering (74’), Ezequiel Paulo Incaque (61’ Thomas McFarlane), James Oatt (C), Cameron Watters (80’), Jon Ono (61’ Aftab Jan), Nosa Iyamu (77’), Joao de Andrade (70’ Nicholai McCreath), Tom Jones (46’ Ronaldo Brown), Kieron Molloy (70’ Tom MacFarlane)

Goals: Joao de Andrade (12’,21’), Tom Jones (76’,87’), Kieron Molloy (1’), Ronaldo Brown (52’), Jon Ogo (70’)

After a long preseason, tomorrow marks the start of a new chapter for Stretford Paddock FC. At 2PM at the Holmes Chapel Leisure Centre, Stretford Paddock FC will play their first competitive fixture as a fan owned football club. After a long, action packed and relatively successful preseason, Ste, Bill and the lads will be looking to start life in the Cheshire League as they mean to go on, by picking up 3 points.

Itching to get started

Stretford Paddock’s preseason began all the way back in June. A few training sessions were held before dusting off the cob webs with a warm up fixture against Chorlton FC. The initial loss seemed to be exactly what was needed as the Paddock machine sprung to life. Frequent training, the appointment of Bill Prendergast as Director of Football and a hand full of noteworthy victories has led the club into a great position.

Victories against Hashtag United Reserves and Ramsbottom United, though friendlies, have certainly proved that anything is possible for Paddock this season. With one more sleep to go, confidence and morale should be high.

Cheshire League

Stretford Paddock, this season, will be playing in Division 2 of the Cheshire League. Founded in 1948, the Cheshire League currently consists of a Premier, 1st and 2nd division as well as 2 reserve divisions. Technically Level 13 of English football, Ste’s dream of managing in the FA Cup becomes realistically attainable. Clubs in level 10 can enter the first extra-preliminary qualifying round.

Paddock have shown during preseason that advancing through the Cheshire League is well within their ability.

Holmes Chapel FC

This weekends opponents, Holmes Chapel FC, are an experienced Cheshire League side. Last season, the club had a reserve team side playing in the Reserve League 2 as well as their first team in League 1.

Unfortunately, Holmes Chapel had to fold their first team and seem to have gone on to combine both sides. Now playing in Division 2, the unusual circumstances have resulted in a Holmes Chapel side that will be hard to predict. Ste and his men cannot afford to be complacent.

Keep an eye out!

Players such as Ronaldo Brown, Tom Jones and Kayode Adewale have showed their class this preseason and will be looking to carry that form with them into tomorrows match. Returning to the side this weekend is Cam Watters who will be looking to play as well as he did against Hashtag United down in Pitsea.

This weeks fixture will be kicking off at 2PM tomorrow from Holmes Chapel Leisure Centre. If you can, get down and support YOUR club!

🚨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 🚨

Holmes Chapel vs Stretford Paddock FC

📅 Sat 30th July
📍 Holmes Chapel Leisure Centre, Selkirk Drive, CW4 7DZ
⏰ 2PM KO
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Paddock’s first ever fixture in the @CheshireFL 👊#UpThePaddock pic.twitter.com/rlN66jBTXi

— Stretford Paddock FC (@SPaddockFC) July 28, 2022

In what will be their final test this preseason, Stretford Paddock FC will be looking to obtain some vital confidence by causing an upset against Ramsbottom United FC. Following a long string of training matches and friendlies, Paddock’s latest fixture against Dukinfield ended in a 3-0 loss. In Ramsbottom United, Paddock will face another team playing at a higher level from them – the perfect challenge to set them up for the Cheshire League.

It’s clear that manager Steven Howson believes in the method of playing harder opponents to subsequently drive up your own standards. Since the formation of the club, Paddock have continuously organised games against higher tier clubs to put the players through their paces. Whilst facing the likes Macclesfield Town, Dukinfield and Ramsbottom improves standards, it also gives a moral boost across the club if the boys can manage to get a result. It’s exactly what happened against Hashtag United and exactly what Paddock will want on Sunday.

After a brief stint at Ramsbottom, Paddock forwards Ronaldo Brown and Nosa Iyamu will be looking to impress against their former club. Ronaldo Brown shared his thoughts on facing The Rams:

“Of course, it’s always nice playing against an old team and to see a few familiar faces but more importantly, I’m excited for me and the lads to challenge ourselves one again against a tough side”

“Pre-season has been good. Everyone is feeling fitter, and the team is looking forward to get going in a new league. We are excited to see how we can do in the Cheshire League.”

Against Dukinfield, Paddock had a shortage of right backs because of Mike Burke’s leg injury. This week, Omar Sinclair will be looking to steady the ship and add some more stability to the Paddock back 4.

The last time the two sides faced one another was in a midseason friendly back in January of last year. The game finished 2-0 to Ramsbottom. Words from the grape vine suggest that Ramsbottom will be fielding a slightly weaker side than usual – Paddock will certainly fancy their chances this time round.

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 🚨

Paddock vs @RamsbottomUtd

Unfortunately, Baiteze had to rearrange. We’ll now be playing a Ramsbottom development squad – big test for the lads!

📅 Sun 24th July
📍 Manchester Enterprise Academy, Wythenshawe, M22 9RH
⏰ 2PM
🎟 FREE#UpThePaddock pic.twitter.com/vhMrQ4movb

— Stretford Paddock FC (@SPaddockFC) July 22, 2022

The match kicks off a 2pm on Sunday at Manchester Enterprise Academy in Wythenshawe, M22 9RH.

Entry is free, come and support the lads.

For the third year in a row, Stretford Paddock FC will face Dukinfield Town in a preseason friendly this Saturday at Woodhams Park. With the season starting at the end of the month, Stretford Paddock will be looking to take their preseason form into the 2022/23 campaign.

Season on the horizon

Stephen Howson’s men have been put through their paces this preseason. With high pressing a key part of Paddock’s play style, the club have played plenty of minutes this preseason. Though only Paddock’s 3rd serious preseason match, It’ll be the 8th match they play including warm up matches.

A win will help the club stride into the Cheshire League with confidence in their step. Manager Stephen Howson shared his thoughts on the fixture:

“I like playing Dukinfield as they represent the top tier of amateur football in Manchester meaning they are a great tool to measure our club against.

I think the first season they went easy on us which was not the case last season and I hope its not the case tomorrow.

I choose to play teams like this because I’m interested in getting better and that can only be done by playing the best.

Our form in preseason has been good and I’m keen to finish with two good performances first against Dukinfield Town and then next week against Baiteze.”

Dukinfield Town vs Stretford Paddock FC

‘20 – 2-1 Loss ❌
‘21 – 4-0 Loss ❌
‘22 – ?-? 👀

We play one of the Manchester Premier Division’s best on Sat 16th July. It’s been two defeats from two so far, but can we make it 3rd time lucky?

⏰ 1PM
🏟 Blocksages, SK16 5AW
🎟 FREE pic.twitter.com/XyzJZ6BRVL

— Stretford Paddock FC (@SPaddockFC) July 14, 2022

Dukinfield Town

Back on the 30th of July 2020, Dukinfield Town were Stretford Paddock’s first ever opponents. The birth of Stretford Paddock was met with a baptism of fire as Dukinfield put 2 past Paddock.

The two clubs would meet again a year later in another preseason friendly where things got worse for Paddock. A 4-0 thumping was certainly not an ideal way to kick off preseason however, Paddock went on to challenge for first place all the way to the latter stages of the season.

Paddock’s Nico McCreath will be looking to develop on his fantastic goal scoring record this preseason. With 9 goals already, the 17 year old will be looking to get on the score sheet and stop Dukinfield making it 3 from 3 against Stretford Paddock.

Kick off for tomorrow’s match is at 1pm at:
Blocksages Playing Fields
Birch Lane
Dukinfield
SK16 5AW

Come down and support the Paddock!

Date: 02/07/2022

Kick Off: 4PM

Venue: Len Salmon Stadium

In spite of a Hashtag equaliser just before half time, goals from both Tom Jones and Joao de Andrade were enough to send Stretford Paddock back home to Manchester with a victory they can be proud of.

On a hot day in Essex, both teams started the game with high intensity causing break downs in any attack either team tried to build. The good pressure from both teams continued where in the 15^th minute, an interception from Will Hobson allowed Nosa Iyamu to find the feet of Ronaldo Brown.

A beautiful run from Brown with an abundance of steps overs saw the Paddock man beating two Hashtag United players before a low shot across the keeper was helped into the back of the net by a poachers finish from Tom Jones.

As the half went on, it was difficult to tell it was Hashtag Reserves’ first game of preseason as they began to find the ball in the final third on numerous occasions. Not long before half time, a Hashtag United counterattack was finished with a beautifully waited pass in-behind the Stretford Paddock defence. Victor Gimenez gambled in trying to meet the ball but caught the Hashtag man – penalty to The Tags.

It couldn’t have been better timing for Hashtag as in the 42^nd minute, the man who won the penalty, Georgie Sykes, slotted his shot into side netting to level things up before the break.

HT: Hashtag United 1-1 Stretford Paddock FC

As the second half developed, it wasn’t quite matched with the same intensity as the first – the clash between the two YouTube sides started to look more like a pre-season friendly.

It wasn’t long though before a foul on the edge of the Hashtag area gave last seasons top assister, Mikey Burke, a chance to t

est the Hashtag United keeper. The strike beat the wall but hit the wrong side of the side netting.

Hashtag United littered the half with plenty of their own half chances. A hand full of crosses into dangerous areas however, had nobody on the end of them – this proved to be costly for Hashtag.

In the 74^th minute, Iyamu tried to weave himself and the ball into a dangerous area. A key tackle was made by the Hashtag defender but unfortunately for him the ball fell into the feet of Man of the Match contender, Joao de Andrade. Some silky footwork and a precise strike from the edge of the D curled its way around the goalkeeper to put Stretford Paddock into the lead.

A late bit of skill andaCam Watters shot wasn’t enough to faze the Hashtag United goalkeeper and that was the last major opportunity of the game. There were also late glimpses of quality from substitutes Nico McCreath and Aftab Jan

FT: Hashtag United 1-2 Stretford Paddock FC

Stretford Paddock FC: Gimenez (46’ Pearce), Burke, Oatt (C), Paulo (60’ Knowles), Hobson, Adewale (62’ Pearson), de Andrade (77’ McCreath), Watters, Iyamu, Brown (77’ Jan), Jones (46’ Molloy)

Tomorrow is a big day for Stretford Paddock FC. The boys will be heading down to Essex to face Hashtag United Reserves in their fourth preseason friendly of the 2022/23 campaign. Paddock will be looking to make it 3 wins out of 4 in preseason whilst facing the clubs most noteworthy opponents yet.

Leading the way

Albeit the reserves, even just playing against Hashtag United is a huge achievement for Paddock. Hashtag United are not only the biggest ‘YouTube Football team’ but they’ve made the outside footballing world take YouTube football seriously.

Hashtag United started as a group of friends who played in YouTube documented, exhibition style fixtures and subsequently gained a huge following. 5 years later, the clubs first team play their football in Isthmian League North Division – not bad for a YouTube side….

Well Into Preseason

On Saturday, The Tags are facing a Stretford Paddock team who are in the heart of their preseason. After 2 months off, the Paddock boys were met with a 5-3 loss away to Chorlton FC. They soon however, turned things around with two domineering victories on subsequent weekends beating North Manchester FC 9-1 and coming from 2-0 down to beat FC MS 7-2.

Saturday’s fixtures will be a tough test for Paddock since Hashtag United Reserves play 2 tiers above them. Hashtag Reserves last season finished as runners up in the Essex Senior League Reserve Division 1 meaning they will play another season in step 5 of English football. Ste and the lads will be hoping that the big occasion might just work in their favour.

Looking to impress

Many players will be looking to impress ahead of the 2022/23 season. After scoring 4 in last weekend’s victory, Niko McCreatch will be looking to further impress. The league’s top assister, Mikey Burke, will be looking to build some form to take into the season as well as Connor Knowles who might well be making a first team debut tomorrow.

If you want to watch the clash between the two YouTube sides, the 4pm kick off is will be broadcasted live with commentary on the Hashtag United YouTube channel.

Kick-off is at 4pm! You can watch the game LIVE on Hashtag’s YouTube channel here;

NEXT FIXTURE; @hashtagutd vs Paddock
⏱️ 4pm KO
🏟️ Len Salmon Stadium, Basildon
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
📺 Live Streaming on Hashtag YouTube Channel

First of our pre-season friendlies, and we’re starting with a long drive to Essex to debut our new @PUMATeamwear kit! @OneFootball pic.twitter.com/S95qdO1sv1

— Stretford Paddock FC (@SPaddockFC) July 1, 2022

The game will be played at:

Len Salmon Stadium

Crown Avenue

Pitsea

SS13 2BE

Entry is free.

This is a big season for Stretford Paddock FC. Being our inaugural season with fan ownership and having 900 fans already becoming members, the scope for growth is ever expanding.

There are a number of roles available within the clubs four teams (First Team, Reserves, Development Team & Under 21s) including:

• Reserve Team Assistant Manager
• Development Team Assistant Manager
• Under 21s Manager
• Under 21s Assistant Manager
• Coaches (all teams)
• Analysts (Remote or In Person) – Including Professional Training on Hudl Sportscode Software

Although not necessary, experience and/or FA (or foreign equivalents) coaching qualifications are very much welcomed. If you would like to get involved, please send an email to hello@strefordpaddockfc.com stating the role, your experience, qualifications and what you can offer to the club.

As well as the launch of the Clubs Fan Ownership scheme, the 1^st Team have been accepted into the Cheshire League for the 2022/23 season – It’s going to be a big year for Paddock.

If you would like to become a Founder Member of Stretford Paddock FC and join 900 others in shaping a football club with the values you hold close to heart, click here to see how you can join.

This Saturday, Stretford Paddock FC will be holding trials for all 4 of their sides this season:

• 1^st Team
• Reserves
• Development Team
• Under 21s

Last week, the club launched their fan ownership scheme and numbers are already through the roof. With 900 members already on board as well as acceptance into the Cheshire League, the scope for the club is already expanding.

If you want to be part of the club in an integral season, please email hello@stretfordpaddockfc.com with your playing experience and other information you deem necessary. You will then be sent a link to book onto this Saturdays trial.

Trials start at 12pm and will be running to around 5pm.

Location:

Nicholls Academy

Football Campus

Dalberg St

Ardwick

M12 6BN

Please remember to email before attending the trial.

If you would like to become a Founder Member of Stretford Paddock FC and join 900 others in shaping a football club with the values you hold close to heart, then click here to see how you can join.