Brief report
John Laidlar from his Alty
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Photographs by Alan Johnson
STALYBRIDGE CELTIC (0) 1 ALTRINCHAM (0) 0
UniBond Premier League Match, played on Saturday, 24
February, 2001 at 3p.m.
SCORERS
- 72 mins: Dominic CROOKES (Stalybridge Celtic 1 Altrincham 0)
REFEREE: Mr J.T. Taylor (Blackburn)
ATTENDANCE: TBA
TEAMS
| 24.2.01 |
STALYBRIDGE CELTIC |
versus. |
ALTRINCHAM |
| 3pm |
Blue and white |
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Red & white
striped shirts, black shorts |
| 1. |
Gary INGHAM |
1. |
Stuart COBURN |
| 2. |
Derek WARD |
2. |
Gary SCOTT |
| 3. |
Tony SULLIVAN |
3. |
Steve PORTER |
| 4. |
Dominic CROOKES |
4. |
Terry BOWKER |
| 5. |
Martin FILSON |
5. |
Mark MADDOX |
| 6. |
Gary BAURESS (capt.) |
6. |
Steve HAWES (capt.) |
| 7. |
Andy SCOTT |
7. |
Jason GALLAGHER |
| 8. |
Nigel EVANS |
8. |
Stuart SCHEUBER |
| 9. |
Matt McNEIL |
9. |
Steve FINNEY |
| 10. |
Steve JONES |
10. |
Richard LANDON |
| 11. |
Stuart LOCKE |
11. |
Danny MURPHY |
| 12. |
Matthew WILLIAMSON |
12. |
Ian CRANEY |
| 14. |
Alex GREEN |
14. |
James GLENDENNING |
| 15. |
Ian COOKE |
15. |
Mark WARD |
BACKGROUND
Without an away league win since October and with only one win in the last
eight league games, Altrincham went into this match very much the underdogs.
Stalybridge were unbeaten at home and had lost only once all season in the
league. The Bower Fold has also not been a happy place for Altrincham in
recent seasons.
SUMMARY
Altrincham put in a good performance and were unlucky not to come away with
a point. A slightly fortunate but nonetheless impressive goal won the match
for the Celtic. Altrincham continued to lack the vital spark at the
offensive end of the pitch which might have converted their possession into
a goal.
TEAM NEWS
Ian Craney was reduced to the subs' bench, whilst Richard Landon started for
the first time since returning from his spell on loan at Droylsden. Mark
Ward, who yesterday revealed that he needs another cartilage operation,
named himself as a substitute with James Glendenning being recalled to make
up the numbers on the bench. Stuart Scheuber replaced the manager in
midfield, whilst Jason Gallagher also started there as opposed to being
right-back. For Stalybridge, Martin Filson returned from suspension whilst
Parr was out, injured. For Alty fans it was another chance to see Matt
McNeil who had been allowed to leave Moss Lane.
FINAL SCORE:STALYBRIDGE CELTIC 1 ALTRINCHAM 0
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Photographs by Alan Johnson
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A most impressive stand, indeed an impressive ground if you
ignore the pitch |
| I applaud the facilities provided for the
disabled spectators other grounds should follow the example |
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A good save under pressure from Celtics ' keeper Gary Ingram |
| More goal mouth action |
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Another Alty attack comes to naught |
| Heads you lose |
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