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Durham City arrived in Radcliffe with only one defeat in the league, fielding Adam Johnston with 24 goals so far and the luxury of Gavin Cogdan on the bench with 21 goals to date, confidence would have been high. Radcliffe with less goals on the board than the two Durham players would be looking to build on a very solid set of performances and hoping for back to back wins. Lee Unsworth returns

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Dark Lane, Rossendale was the venue for Boro fans to gather and would hope to see an away victory in the league. It was to be a struggle to fill a team sheet for Boro management with the in form Griff Jones sidelined through injury and Lee Unsworth and Tom Brookes personal commitments keeping them away. Ben Wharton a new face at Boro starting on the bench. Tom Rutter would be Roscoes strike

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A week in football is said to be a long week, the one just gone for Radcliffe Borough was both long and demanding. A loss in the previous home game followed by a training game on Tuesday v FC, a days rest before a trip to the South Lakes town of Kendal another days rest, finish work for the week and get ready for the visit of Lancaster City to Stainton Park. This tale begins on Thursday night at

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No cheque book and pen for this home display,in what would be a beat the keeper competition. An outstanding display of goalkeeping from Warrington Towns Richard Mottram was to be appreciated by the home crowd but not welcomed. The two clubs both formed in 1949 start the game second and third bottom of the league both sides only scoring 27 in the campaign so far. A lowly crowd of117 saw Phil

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It was to be a night journey home for players and fans alike that would see cats hide in fear of being kicked. A mild night greeted all to Moor Lane home of Salford City, Salford with improving results would be looking for the win. Boro with improving performances would be wanting to convert performances for points on the board.The first chance is Griff Jones's after the full back concedes he

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It was to be a miserable debut for loan keeper Martyn Margarson and a miserable day for the Boro forward line. Boro just about topping a goal a game , just 26 from 25 league starts, six of those in one game v Salford and with the top scorer Craig Dawson missing through suspension, it was easy to understand why the only home goal came from the penalty spot and so many good chances went begging.

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Tom Rutter returned to first team football after his lengthy recovery from his op , alongside Tom Brookes in the starting line up for the second game in a row. The pair influenced a fine away cup victory in five star surroundings at Highbury home of Conference North side Fleetwood Town. The hosts with a league campaign in mind fielded largely reserves. Boro named two on the bench in Howson and

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Stormy Corner is a cold place to visit at this time of year,the home of Skelmersdale United is a barren place tucked away on an industrial estate. The ground is featureless with little character although the local support is full of character and encouragement for a team that as only been beaten twice in the league and flying in cup competitions. This would be a tough one for Boro even with the

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Finishing work is always a relief , get home have some tea, go to the match , what could be better. A nice way to finish the day. For the players of Radcliffe Borough it is often the start of another work period, most will have been up early for day jobs, travel to and from, think about the game , get to the ground and perform, a tall order that is often overlooked by supporters. Afternoon naps

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Many non league clubs hope to find a diamond of a young player that help them move through the leagues or to one day improve the clubs bank balance. The 126 year old Victory Park football club have had one by the name of Paul Mariner, he played for the Magpies betwwen 1971 & 1973 before a move to Plymouth Argyle for a then whopping £22,000, he went on to play for Ipswich in the 81 Eufa cup final

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A short journey over to Shawe View home of Trafford by myself and the usual Boro faithful helped swell the crowd to 70 on a cold wet night, the big boys across at Old Trafford may have attracted a few away. The Boro support was good in number and deserved cheering up from Saturdays disappointment. An unchanged line up for the third game in a row would have to play in all yellow, the home sides

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It was going to be a day of dissapointments, starting with the news of no pre- match pies! The freezing weather of late had left us for a while , the playing surface had been given a heavy natural watering overnight but the pitch looked in good health. The team sheet announced an unchanged line up from the excellent draw at Halifax the week before. Woodley named ex Manchester City , Sunderland

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Jumping in the car once i knew the game was on brought a wry smile after just hearing that two premiership clubs couldn't beat the freeze, well done Halifax! Covers on the pitch saved the day and viewing the pitch on arrival it was sprayed with sand but looked in good nick considering Rugby league is played here. The tenner entrance was questioned by fellow Boro followers and rightly so. The

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It was a cold Boxing day crowd of 144 that endured the serving up of a home performance that did little to warm any bodies hands. Lee Unsworth and Si Kelly return to the back four with a debutant on the bench named Kieren Fletcher a central defender and former Chorley captain. Referee Kavanagh gets the game going and Roscoe shows first in a crunching tackle that leaves him injured but frees up

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Reporting on a victory is of course always easier, the pen flows as you remember the football served up, the passes made and the goals scored, sad then there as not been many this season thus far to report on, however a spare pen is at hand after seeing Boro destroy a team one league notch above within 30 enjoyable minutes. The game as taken some time to come and it was a far kinder winters night

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Boro fielded two debutants in left back Steve Brockley and midfielder Mark Drew. The visitors from Yorkshire FC Halifax Town, who fielded League Cup winning goalscorer Nigel Jemson the experienced journeyman. A fantastic following had travelled over the pennines to add a real buzz about the ground,the game starts in dark, damp conditions with drizzling rain making the surface quick.It is obvious

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A foggy cold November day will greet the players as they enter the field of play. Garforth Town are the visitors and start the game in a similar position to the Boro in the league. Boro need a win to keep sight of the top half of the table. The ref needs sight of the two goal posts from the half way line before the game can start. Mr Gittens is happy and Radcliffe kick off down the slope towards

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Todays journey is across the border of Lancashire and into Yorkshire to Station View, home of Harrogate Railway. The ground as been host to recent FA Cup success in reaching the second round in 2002 & 2007. No match of the day cameras will be at the game today. The day is surprisingly sunny and mild but it is obvious the pitch, even with its slant as been subjected to some serious downpours of

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"I bet these fancy premiership foreigners would struggle at Grimsby on a wet Tuesday night" bemoan many a pundit and league manager alike. My challenge to them would be visit Squires Gate on a wet Tuesday night and come away with a win! The Cup competitions have haunted Radcliffe this season in stark contrast from last season. Tonight was last chance of 'cup glory' saloon. The ground in Blackpool

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First half 2 minutes - Howson fed Fitzy from the right wing who shot along the floor just wide of the lefthand post. 6 minutes - edge of the area Fitzy hard shot saved well and pushed away from danger. 10 minutes - First shot by Harrogate. Boro couldn't clear the box from a thrown in as both opposition strikers were fairly strong and hard to deal with when they had their back to goal. The shot

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Opening ten mins dominated by Woodley with Boro penned in their own half but the home team failed to create any scoring chances early on.12 mins - Chance for Woodley. They were able to counter attack from midfield and get to the edge of the area before steve hill intercepted and cleared. 13 mins - Woodley cross into box resulted in a header from close range (just outside six yard box) which Phil

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After some dismal cup results it was back to the league and the pursuit of points. Colwyn Bay fans already enjoying a pie and a pint in the club house would be looking for the same after thier journey from North Wales, a very friendly bunch that typify what following a non league club means. The sides change round and Boro will be up hill in the first half. New signing Ian Fitzpatrick goes

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Radcliffe Borough entertain Trafford as they will be looking to defend the trophy that stands proud in the trophy room. The trophy was magnificently won at Oldhams Boundary Park against favourites Hyde United last season. Recent cup form will require an upturn if Boro are to hold on to the Manchester FA Premier Cup.Trafford are delayed in kicking off as the corner flags are not in place, a

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First Round Qualifying winners (72) £2,300 In 1969 The Football Association introduced The FA Challenge Trophy, a knock-out competition for non-League clubs with the incentive of an appearance at Wembley for the finalists. With amateur clubs still being afforded that opportunity in The FA Amateur Cup (until 1974 when the competition was last played), it was felt that clubs with professional

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All cup competitions are steeped in history so no better place to try to emulate our route to last years final than Seel Park , home of Mossley for the past 96 years. The weather was diabolical but braved by 103 hardy souls. Radcliffe with a six goal haul at the weekend and already victors at Seel Park this season must be confident. Mossley fielding 14 goal Mark Fish and showing steady league

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Taking up my usual position in the stand behind the goal and with both teams warming up for this local derby I felt that there was a real buzz around.The Ammies had brought a healthy keen following , the home support desperate for a home win in the league made for a great football cocktail. Gerry and Kevin had to mix it up again with late withdrawals of Unsworth and Rutter. The bench looked

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Boro V Wakefield: Dawson the bear tamer

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Radcliffe generosity started on the car park with the excellent match day programme being given away. I got myself settled to catch the game in the supporters bar and enjoyed the fayre on offer. The usual hard working fund raisers did the rounds. A couple of days earlier the room was host to the reprieved supporters club meeting that was very positive and the future looks good. I was generously

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Heavy rain throughout the day did not dampen the enthusiasm that shone through the Radcliffe Borough side as they romped to a 2-0 win over a very good Lancaster side in good form. Heavy hearts were lifted from the weekend on a very heavy pitch that played well after good work by the groundsmen. The acquisition of Battersby albeit short announced intent to get things right after recent setbacks,

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An away trip to Irongate the home of table toppers Bamber Bridge with current form was always going to be tough. My travelling companions and I lacked direction by the sat nav as we approached the ground. Concrete bollards stopped the easy route. Radcliffe were to endure an afternoon of little direction and the concrete home defence would take some breaching. As any away fan you cling to

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The first day of Autumn seems like the first day of winter as the cold breeze cuts across the impressive Tameside stadium. The lights are already on confirming the nights are drawing in. Good news is that Martyn Forrest as made the journey with the team but will of course not feature. His place is given to Tom Brookes for his first start of the season. The curved perspex dugouts will be home to

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Todays visitors from the Arnott Stadium are Durham City. They have travelled in to Stainton Park with an impressive start to the season with no losses notched and only one conceded. With Boro not winning at home the bookies will have this in favour of the North East outfit. A fantastic Sunny day greets all to Stainton Park. An unchanged starting line up ater the well deserved victory at

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No home wins and failing in the FA Cup results in pressure on both the management team and the playing staff. Gerry Luckza as stated on the clubs website that he believes those experienced players still at the club will help the cause as will those needing more experience playing for other clubs. A statement that will relieve or add more pressure to a long season. With only three siting on the

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My first game back in the early seventies the arrival on to the terraces at the old home of Bolton as always stuck with me, why, a floodlit pitch. There is something about that light on a well manicured surface. It encourages the atmosphere, everybody as kids wanted to play under lights, didnt they?Who will win under these lights tonight. Clitheroe the visitors come to the game in third and on a

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Well the rain got the better of the Harrogate railway pitch and it was a change of plan for me. Got the Lucky 7 sheets over to Stainton Park and then, what do i do next? After being filled all week with ridiculous transfer millions changing hands, i plumbed for a day watching the internationals and overpaid football pundits waffle about it.Is it me or does anybody ever wonder why the likes of

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After my 4 and a half mile jouney to Stainton Park i was left wondering how long Boro's cup jouney would take us. The FA Cup is a fantastic competition with hopes and dreams for every club that enters. Remember Chasetown who after visiting the Boro last year enjoyed a great run. With my lucky 7 handed in it was time to sit down to read the much improved match programme accompanied of course with

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Radcliffe go into their fourth game in nine games with an unchanged line up that saw victory at Woodley. Chorley after a free weekend arrive from Victory park without a win on their two league outings. Will teams fly out to Asia when they have a free weekend this season to play in the Unibond Asia cup , come back and then complain of too many games? Perhaps, not, but many an elite club would

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Capelo's Italian styling clearly impacted on the national squad but unfortunatly only in the hair salon, more time obviously spent in hair pieces Mr James & Bentley than set peices. I preferred the Luczka style the previous night of honest , solid and patient football, result 2-0. Hopefully those leaving televised Beijing for live Bredbury will find much the same today at the Lambeth Grove

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Travelling to the game a few pubs and restaurants are displaying "book now for christmas" I hope they are not referring to a boro win! Time will tell , i think it will be a lot sooner than that with the squad list is as strong as it is. Mossley got off to a flyer away at Clitheroe with a brace from Fish, and a clean sheet to boot. Boro boss Luczka is hoping to name the same side, and believes

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The West Yorkshire visitors came to Radcliffe on the back of a strong final league position of 6th . Radcliffe hoping to banish opening day losses had the confidence of a fantastic cup final win and a fighting mentality that secured unibond status. New boss Gerry Luczka had managed to keep the squad together and make some very promising additions.Both teams looked eager to get the game up and

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