Clayton Villa 4 v 5 Stalybridge Celtic Whites Goalscorers: Ben Bateman, Nick Taverozzi, Liam Riley, Jordan Mirza (2), M.O.M: Jack Searle The good run continues with a very hard fought victory over a tough tackling Clayton team. As usual the boys like to make things hard for themselves, going two goals down against the run of play to sloppines to say the least. Josh Rankin return to the side but not back in goal as James continued to be the last line of the defence with excellent steady handling and distribution. Josh in turn provided great cover at the back. After bringing the game back to 2-1 at half time with the team playing downhill in the 2nd half, the team showed the heart and soul required to quickly bring the game back to a 3-2 lead. Liam and Jordan led the line fantastically and but for a matter of inches on the wrong side of the post the scoreline would have been more positive. Then came back the silly season with pushing in the back leading t... Read the rest of this article...

Stalybridge Celtic Whites 7 v 2 Chadderton Park Goalscorers: James Bowker, Lewis Petruzelli, Liam Riley (3), Jordan Mirza, Jack Searle M.O.M: James Ashton The good run continues as we started the game in 3rd place against 2nd place Chadderton Park. The team went 4-0 up in a short space of time but them became sloppy in their play. James Ashton continued between the posts as stand in keeper and was exceptional. Due to a number of retakes James saved 3 penalties and was in goal for another which was blazed over the crossbar. This along with one on one stops he was immense. Liam scored a great hat trick and but for poor finishing at times the scoreline for Celtic could have been double figures. The team started the game in 3rd but ended the day in pole position Another positive from the day was the goalscoring exploits of 5 of our forward 7.

Stalybridge Celtic Whites 7 v 4 Dukinfield Tigers Goalscorers: Jordan Mirza (2), Liam Riley (2), Nick Taverozzi (2), Jack Seale (1) M.O.M: Declan/ Nick Taverozzi The good run continues but it nearly ended before it had begun. For a number of reasons including the Manchester Derby our squad of 16 dwindled to a bare 10 with no goalkeeper. But playing a system of 3-4-2 the boys played exceptionally well for each other. Full strength the team would have scored a lot more, and but for a sticky goalmouth it still could have been double figures. But as we said at half time, playing short on numbers with no regular goalkeeper we just needed a win and thats exactly what they earned. James Ashton ably stood in as stand in goalkeeper and played very very well. Declan and Patrick were the saviors with speed and determination at the back. This truly was a team performance but one which brought us up to 1 point behind the league leaders. Well done boys. Keep up... Read the rest of this article...

Stalybridge Celtic Whites 5 v 2 Chadderton Park Blacks Goalscorers: Jordan Mirza (2), Jake Maloney, Liam Riley, Ben Bateman M.O.M: Ben Bateman The Whites started the match having never beaten Chadderton. It soon became apparent however that the new look Whites were becoming a team to be reckoned with. Going 3-0 up within a short space of time with double figures worth of missed opportunities. If this was on Sky Sports the Whites would have had a 70%+ possession shown on the stats. Jake Maloney was tireless in his workrate and Jacob Ashton moved back to left back to counter Chaddertons usual speedy winged attack. Jacob was up and down the wing like a young Patrice Evra. Ben Bateman along with Nick controlled the midfield battle both working well with team mates with triangular pass and moves. Its seems like every game Im reporting on Liam and Jordan scoring goals. Liam was amazing with his powerful runs and Jordan treated the watching public to one of hi... Read the rest of this article...

Moston Brook 0 v 3 Stalybridge Celtic Whites Goalscorers: Nick Taverozzi, Jack Searle, Ben Bateman M.O.M: Nick Taverozzi If ever a scoreline didn't reflect a game this was it. In the first half the team peppered Mostons goal, but for a spectacular goalkeeping display from Mostons debutant goalkeeper and last ditch defending the game could have been over before half time. To be fair to Moston however they did have some of their own chances which Josh Ramsden competently saved. Josh had a well structured confident game, keeping everything simple and distributing the ball with precision. The first goal of the game came from the unlikely head of Jack Searle. It was his third such attempt from well taken corners but an attempt he beautifully arched into Mostons top corner. Then came the second half onslaught. But for a 10 minute patch of Moston possession, the team continued to break away in waves. Shot after shot either being effectively saved or sliding wide past the uprig... Read the rest of this article...

Stalybridge Celtic 8 v 3 Cadishead Goalscorers: Jordan Mirza (5) Liam Riley (2), Lewis Petruzzelli M.O.M: Jordan Mirza What a debut the team had in the Manchester County Cup. Some of the finishes within this game would be contenders for the goal of the season. The first half was an even affair finishing 3-3 at half time, but starting with a wonder strike by Jordan Mirza from the far right corner of the penalty area into the opposite top corner of the goal. Other S/B goals in the half came from a neat passing move between Jordan and Liam for Liam to slot home, and Lewis Petruzzelli reacting quickest to a defensive error to cooly slot home. The second half was completely different. It took the team 10 minutes of the half to build  momentum but when they did they just exploded into the game, helped by spectacular rocketing shots from distance by Liam and Jordan. Jordan struck the ball with such ferocity that it nearly ripped through the back of the net,... Read the rest of this article...

Stalybridge Celtic 4 v 0 Phoenix Athletic  Goalscorers: Liam Riley (2), Jacob Ashton, Jake Maloney M.O.M: Jake Maloney POS   P W D L GD PTS 1 Shawclough JFC 13's 7 6 0 1 39 18 2 ... Read the rest of this article...

Shawclough 8 v 2 Stalybridge Celtic Goalscorers: Lewis Petruzelli, Liam Riley M.O.M: Liam Riley POS   P W D L GD PTS 1 Shawclough JFC 13's 6 5 0 1 32 15 2 Chadderton Park 13's ... Read the rest of this article...

Rochdale 4 v 4 Stalybridge Celtic Goalscorers: Jacob Ashton, Jordan Mirza, Liam Riley (2) M.O.M: Liam Riley POS   P W D L GD PTS 1 Shawclough JFC 13's 5 4 0 1 26 12 2 Stalybridge Celtic 13... Read the rest of this article...

De La Salle 9 v 2 Stalybridge Celtic Whites Goalscorers: Jack Meredith (Pen), Jack Searle M.O.M: Lewis Petruzelli