Daniel Wilkinson - everyone around our league will have been saddened to hear of the tragic death of Shaw Lane defender Daniel Wilkinson, who died on Monday evening after collapsing on the pitch during a Integro Doodson League Cup clash against Evo-Stik League rivals Brighouse Town.
As a mark of respect, the League Management Committee have asked our member clubs to hold a minute's silence before kick off in all midweek games and also on Saturday.
George Ward - the Winsford United player suffered a bad injury in the game against Irlam on Monday that led to the match being abandoned, but in true non-league style everyone rallied round to send him messages of support, which he clearly appreciated:
Thank you for all the messages from everyone top support!👍🏼 Couldn't thank you anymore, so gutted! 😫hopefully be back soon!@WinsfordUnited x
— George (@george_wardx) September 13, 2016
Meanwhile the club are looking at ways of providing support to George, as Chairman Mark Loveless explained.
"George is covered by the extensive player insurance the club invests in but we are looking at ways we are allowed to assist him financially in the short term. "There will certainly be a bucket collection at the game against New Mills on Saturday and other ways will be investigated.
Bacup Borough - a familar face turned up at the Brian Boys West View Stadium for the game against Charnock Richard. Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford was in the crowd to watch his friends Kyle Hendley and Ashley Paul Leather in action for Bacup Borough.
A full story with pictures was published on the Daily Mirror website and can be read by clicking here.
Robbie Williams - it's well known that singer Robbie Williams is a football fan, and it's also good to know that he follows news and events around our league. A photo of a supporter at the Daisy Hill v City of Liverpool game was widely circulated on Twitter and this week Robbie gave it his approval:
Full respect pic.twitter.com/oJ3mbSiXxq
— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) September 14, 2016
Nelson - the club's ladies team, known as the Admiralettes, got off to a flyer last Sunday in their first ever competitive game. In a match played at Nelson & Colne College, beat Penwortham Reserves 6-1 in their home fixture in the Lancashire FA Women’s County League 2.
AFC Liverpool - the Reds have joined forces with landlords Marine AFC to arrange a fundraising evening in the College Suite at The Marine Travel Arena on Friday 21 October 2016, with former Liverpool & Republic of Ireland legend Ronnie Whelan as the main guest.
The event sees Marine and their ground share partner AFC Liverpool sharing proceeds from the fundraising evening organised by both clubs.
Tickets for the hot pot evening are £25 and enquiries can be made to AFC Liverpool via Greg Armstrong on 07895-300723. Tickets will also be available at AFC Liverpool home matches via the club shop.
AFC Liverpool Chairman Chris Stirrup said: “We are really excited to have Ronnie as the guest speaker and it has all the makings of another great evening. As always, this night will be a great way to get together with friends, family and colleagues and support both Clubs in the process, it’ll definitely sell out so get your tickets!”
