Five Hundred Go To Doncaster

The last leg of Stalybridge Celtic’s F.A. Cup Run

By 4.50pm on Saturday 07 November 2015, it was third time lucky for Doncaster Rovers as they beat Stalybridge Celtic by two clear goals, in the F.A. Cup First Round. The hosts had previously lost to the ‘Bridge when both sides met in the Football Conference during the 2001 – 02 season.

Stalybridge Celtic’s F.A Cup Trail Begins

Three year winless stretch in competition ended at Parkside Road

Stalybridge Celtic ended a miserable run of three successive defeats in the F.A. Challenge Cup at Kendal today [26 September]. Prior to today, the ‘Bridge had lost to Shildon (1-0) in the previous season, and to Worksop Town (5-3) before then, in 2013.

From Surrey Street to Wembley: The Magic of the 2014-15 F.A. Challenge Cup

East of the M60‘s preview of the world’s greatest cup competition from a Greater Mancunian perspective

This year’s World Cup has brought about some dramatic performances, the expected disappointment of England and some blistering weather. Many of us may have been enthralled by Costa Rica, or half expect Argentina to lift the trophy this year.

From Worksop Parramore to Wembley

A spotlight on the 2013-14 F.A. Challenge Cup competition

By next week, the world’s greatest and oldest cup competition will be in full swing. Everybody says the absolute zenith of the competition at its finest is the final tie at Wembley. I beg to differ. What has made, and continues to make the F.A. Cup one of the most revered competitions in the world is its qualifying rounds, leading up to the First Round Proper. It always seems to lose some of its allure when the last non-league side has been eliminated.

Well Done Latics

East of the M60 Comment:

Congratulations are in order for Oldham Athletic, whose F.A. Challenge Cup run ended last night at Goodison Park. Well done to all those involved, especially the players, Youth Team Boss/Caretaker Manager Tony Philliskirk, and the supporters. I extend my congratulations to former Droylsden player Matt Smith, who almost single handedly continued their run.

FA Vase and FA Trophy Draws: Mossley Lands Away Tie with FC United of Manchester

Early stages of F.A. Vase, Trophy and Cup Draws Unveiled

With Wimbledon and Euro 2012 off the calendar, we can starting looking forward to the return of real football. The clearest signal of this is the Football Association’s announcement of the F.A. Vase, Trophy and Cup draws.

So far, draws for all competitions have been arranged for early rounds up to September. The F.A. Trophy and the F.A. Challenge Cup has been drawn up to the end of September with the First Qualifying Round with the F.A. Vase drawn up to the First Round Proper. The early stages have conjured up some fine draws for our local teams.

For ease of reading, all teams East of the M60 motorway are denoted in bold.

East of the M60’s Other Road to Wembley Part #2: FA Trophy Second Round Results

That’s it for another season… (at least for our clubs East of the M60)

For our sides East of the M60, it is game over for us in this competition as our only representative Stalybridge Celtic crashed out to Guiseley.

East of the M60’s Other Road to Wembley Part #2: FA Trophy Preview

Groundhog Day for the Mighty Stalybridge Celtic.

Where did Christmas go? Three derbies and one point out of nine for the Mighty Stalybridge Celtic, a pulsating 3 – 3 draw at Tameside Stadium between Curzon Ashton and Mossley and the small matter of a transfer to Scunthorpe United.

Amid the hubris, the ‘Bridge recorded a memorable 2 – 1 victory against Stockport County in an F.A Trophy First Round Replay. A last minute goal from Connor Jennings guaranteed the Mighty Stalybridge Celtic their fifth clash against Guiseley in a year, and their third trip to Nethermoor within that period.

East of the M60’s Road to Wembley: F.A. Cup Second Round Proper Draw

Roots Hall or Deepdale awaits the Latics

Oldham Athletic’s reward for beating Burton Albion this Saturday is an away trip to Southend United or Preston North End. At this moment, they are the only club east of the M60 motorway remaining in the competition. As far as Blue Square Bet North sides are concerned, Hinckley United are the last remaining side, with a replay against Tamworth at the Lamb Ground deciding the Knitters’ fate.

East of the M60’s Road to Wembley: F.A. Cup First Round Proper Results

Rochdale and Bury out at first attempt but Latics cruise to the Second Round

Today saw few shocks at this stage of the competition, but the shocks which came were fairly significant. There was only one League scalp with potential for a second one this Sunday, and another three in a fortnight’s time.