A comprehensive 2-6 defeat for Salford City at previously winless Ossett Albion has started the alarm bells ringing as the Ammies continue to drop down the league to 17th place with just one win from eight league outings. Poor officiating had a hand in Ossett's two opening goals with less than ten minutes played but ultimately it was the Ammies own failings which contributed to another poor display. Rhodri Giggs and Darren Hockenhull grabbed the two consolation goals but there will need to be a massive improvement all round this coming Saturday 25th September when Chester and their large travelling support come to Moor Lane for a league fixture ko 3:00pm.

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to post last night. Salford City were never at the races yesterday when in front of 700 spectators at Moor Lane they fell to a comprehensive 4-0 defeat by promotion favourites Chester FC. The Ammies failed to register even one decent attempt on goal and have now taken just one league point from a possible eighteen on offer.
There's another tough game for Salford this coming Tuesday 28th September, ko
7:45 pm when Skelmersdale United are the visitors to Moor Lane.

Matters go from worse to worse for Salford City who now find themselves in next to bottom place in the league table following a dismal 5-0 home defeat tonight at the hands of Skelmersdale United. The Ammies were never in the game and now look forward to an FA Trophy cup tie at Ossett Albion this coming Saturday where they lost in the league 6-2 just over ten days ago. Clearly matters need to improve all rond and there are some big changes due in the pipeline. Watch this space.!

Know a few lads who went tonight. They say it was really poor stuff, completely void of a midfield. Or should I say, the midfield were completely overlooked by the long ball tactics of the somewhat under pressure back line ?
A bit of a mess really, even though I don't follow it and don't know what standard they are up against.

FC 1 Buxton 2 last night. Somehow lost after being in control of the game for 70 mins.

Still in the FA Cup though. Norton + Stockon away in the next round.

Norton and Stockton away. What!

A two man team. You should have no problem there at all.

Think they beat Leigh in the last round so must be (half) decent.

I've just read that, I'll give them credit for that one.

Salford City's interest in the FA Trophy was quickly ended with a 4-1 Preliminary Round defeat at Ossett Albion thia afternoon. To make matters worse dubutant Colin Quirk was sent off in the second half which also saw Steve Foster score the Ammie's consolation goal from point blank range.
Salford return to league action on Tuesday 5th October at Moor Lane, ko 7:45pm when fellow strugglers Durham City are the visitors.

Leigh lost 5-0 at home to Garforth in the Trophy after being at 0-0 on 75 minutes - I guess having three players sent off didn't help though!

FC lost again at the weekend, 2-0 away at Mickleover Sports. Quite possibly the worst ground in the league.

Ossett Town tomorrow, home match played at Stalyvegas.

Might go to that FC game if I've nowt on.

Beltin' win for Leigh at Harrogate Railway, sets it up nicely for the visit of 'that lot from down the Lancs' on Saturday

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Interesting stuff and a great start for him last night. Any Turkey-ites coming to Costa del Crilly on Saturday?

I'm thinking of making my first appearance of the season on Saturday. Get the 13:59 from Swinton to Atherton it takes 11 minutes



Anyone else fancy a day out?

Better late than never I suppose. Under the leadership of temporary manager Rhodri Giggs Salford City put seven succesive defeats behind them with a relatively easy 4-0 win over Durham City to move five places up the league table. Scorers at Moor Lane were Colin Quirk, Rhodri Giggs, Sam Freakes and Steve Foster who might well have scored 4 or 5 on the night.

A day out and you're leaving at 2? You disappoint me

Hmm I'm sure I could catch the 13:23, gets me there for 13:35 (yes thats two minutes longer than the later train?) are there any good boozers around there or does CP have a decent bar?

Sorry i've just re-read that

Nah if I thought she wouldn't have my nuts for it I'd make it a decent day out

The Lion is a cracking little pub a bit further down Bolton Road from the station, and Costa del Crilly has a beltin' little clubhouse (Guinness on draught for those of that persuasion). What time I turn up depends on whether I'll have little 'un in tow or not.

Guinbo will do very nicely, I'm actually looking forward to it it's been a while, now if my head will after tonight is another matter.

Salford City eased to a comfortable if unspectacular 3-0 win at Leigh Genesis to move into 12th place in the league. Leigh had their keeper sent off early on in the game but Salford didn't capitalise until the second half with Steve Foster 2 (1 pen) and Martyn Andrews netting for the Ammies.

On Tuesday 12th October, ko 7:45 pm Salford travel to Woodley Sports in the 1st round of the Evo-Stik League Challenge Cup.

Game of two halves and all that - seems referee's have it in for us at the minute but we're making it far too easily. Different game had Eastham's 'goal' been given in the first half, but such is life.

Good following from Salford anyroad, hope you enjoyed your visit.

Yeah I think you're right, we were under the cosh in the first half but I think the wind and slope made it difficult for us. I was saying after about half hour that I'd be delighted to get in at half time at 0-0 and when that goal got disallowed I was more than relieved. The sending off was always going to have a huge bearing on the game, having said that and bearing in mind the final score I thought your stand in keeper had a blinder.


Tidy set up at Crilly Park and as you suggested the Guinness was excellent, also a mention to the Blue Bell (I think

) on Bolton Road, it was pretty good, (if very quiet for a Saturday afternoon) so much so we had to get the later train back.



I made up one goal for us, I was convinced we won 4-0

Decent away all in all.

Rarely go in the Blue Bell to be honest as it's usually pretty quiet, prefer the Lion near the lights (though with little 'un in tow on Saturday I didn't have a single drop!)

Shall be making up for it with a good day on the ale away to Chester on Saturday!