New Manager At Ashton Athletic
Mon 11th June 2012 | Ashton Athletic | By Ian Templeman
Ashton Athletic have confirmed the appointment of Ian Street as First Team manager, following the departure of Steve Wilkes to fellow Premier League club Padiham.
Local boy Ian is a renowned and well known figure in the non league world, having previously managed at the likes of Warrington Town, Witton Albion and most recently Winsford United, who he guided to victory in the NWCFL Challenge Cup in 2011.
His playing days saw him play locally at Springfield Park for Wigan Athletic in the mid 1980s under Roy Tunks, and he then had spells at Chorley, Horwich RMI and Bamber Bridge.
Ian Will be assisted at Brocstedes Park by former St Helens Town manager Jimmy McBride, and the duo hope to put together an attacking and fast paced team, that will grab the interest of the interest of football followers in the Wigan and Ashton areas.
Ian has wasted no time in getting his pre-season plans together and has a number of high profile friendlies lined up against the likes of Bangor City, Radclife Borough and a team from the University College of Philadelphia from the USA.
New Manager At Ashton Athletic
Mon 11th June 2012 | Ashton Athletic
By Ian Templeman
Ashton Athletic have confirmed the appointment of Ian Street as First Team manager, following the departure of Steve Wilkes to fellow Premier League club Padiham.
Local boy Ian is a renowned and well known figure in the non league world, having previously managed at the likes of Warrington Town, Witton Albion and most recently Winsford United, who he guided to victory in the NWCFL Challenge Cup in 2011.
His playing days saw him play locally at Springfield Park for Wigan Athletic in the mid 1980s under Roy Tunks, and he then had spells at Chorley, Horwich RMI and Bamber Bridge.
Ian Will be assisted at Brocstedes Park by former St Helens Town manager Jimmy McBride, and the duo hope to put together an attacking and fast paced team, that will grab the interest of the interest of football followers in the Wigan and Ashton areas.
Ian has wasted no time in getting his pre-season plans together and has a number of high profile friendlies lined up against the likes of Bangor City, Radclife Borough and a team from the University College of Philadelphia from the USA.
