Eccleshall FC

Eccleshall are holding a cabaret evening at the Greyhound, Yarlet on Thursday 8th May. The evening will feature comedian Ian 'Sludge' Lees along with a 3 course meal. For more information on ticket availability contact Bob Askey 07792659629. (Tickets priced at £20).

The 1st team continued form their good run of form with a hard-fought defeat at the hands of Lancashire outfit, Oldham Town. Eccleshall fielded a young side, blooding a number of exciting prospects for the coming season. The youngsters were on level terms until the last 10 minutes of thne match when 3 goals were scored, sadly the majority for the high-flying visitors. The experience will have proved invaluable as the Eagles look towards a more successful campaign in 08/09. Latest update: Chadderton 2 Eccleshall 0 (Monday 21/4/08) . For full match report, CLICK HERE.

Eccleshall eased fears of relegation with another strong performance. 1-0 down at the break, Carl Bradshaw's fire power was needed up front and he delivered with a match winning brace. Had early season results mirrored the excellent run-in, then perhaps the Eagles could have been looking at another top of the table finish to add to manager Bob Askey's resumee. Update 14/04/08 The Reserves rounded off their 07/08 campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory at home to Stallington. For match reports, CLICK HERE.

THE YOUNG Eagles came away with an excellent victory against excellent opposition at Marston Road (home of Stafford Rangers). Having gone a goal down a brilliant fightback ensued with a goal from Spencer Gunnell and capped off with a 'bullet' header by Thorley from a Heard corner. This is the first part of an optimistic, potential treble. The U18s are still battling for a place in the final of the Sentinel Cup along with winning the league title. For report, CLICK HERE.

Eccleshall go through to the final of the Sub Cup after two well taken first half goals from Spencer Gunnell. The first came after 15 minutes of sustained pressure from Ecclshall. Danny Heard put in a fine deep cross fro Gunnell to head in at the far post. The second, on 25 minutes, came from a through ball from Andy Oldham that Gunnell headed over the advancing Fulford keeper.

Date	Team	Opposition	Venue	Comp	KO
26th April (Sat)	1st	Bootle	A	NWCFL	3.00
27th April (Sun)	1st	Holker OB	A	NWCFL	3.00
29th April (Tues)	1st	Oldham Town	A	NWCFL	7.45
3rd May (Sat)	1st	Bootle	H	NWCFL	3.00

If you recall last week, Ex 1st team manager Rob Askey posted what he considered to be his all-time side on the guestbook. It drew condiderable attention and much conjetcure from both past and present fans / staff.

By popular demand, we have created your opportunity to vote for your choices to represent Eccleshall in our very own 'All-Star 11'. We will go through the squad, position by position. Feel free to email me directly with any suggested choices you may have. Happy voting!

Richard Johnson is currently running away with the voting. The poll will close this week, so last chance to cast your vote, if you haven't done so yet.