It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our player, Keiran Halliwell. He was a light in this world and really was one of a kind. We are mourning the loss of our friend and companion, who made an impression on everyone he met.
R.I.P. Kei 💙
CLUB NEWS 🟢🟡📰
@princey_prince
RETURNS to ATFC! He will be joining his brother
@dannyprince87
& Faz for the 22/23 campaign!
We are very happy to see Princey re-unite with the club and we’re excited for the new seasons to begin!
ATFC
#ThePeoplesClub
A superb tribute to Kieran Halliwell today. Thank you to
@boothstownfc
in showing your support and by bringing your own wreath. A touch of class 👏🏼
Kie would be laughing at all the attention and love people have shown towards him.
R.I.P. Kie 💙
🟨🟩🟦
A huge huge congratulations to Gerald Butler Mr Atherton Town on receiving his 50 years service to football award tonight at the Lancashire Football Association awards.
@LancashireFA
An unbelievable achievement 🏆 👏🏼
😡 PLEASE SHARE 😡
Our nets have been stolen at ATHERTON TOWN F.C. If anybody sees any nets like these please get in touch with the club, Dave Woodward or Phil Barnes. They have no idea what damage they are causing to our club.
We would like to wish
@princey_prince
all the very best following his departure as first team manager here at Atherton Town.
His passion for the club is unmatched and we are sad to see him go but we understand he has place his full focus on his family.
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Everyone at Atherton Town F.C. would like to wish Mr Atherton Town Gerald Butler a Happy 80th Birthday 💛💚
Without him they’d be no football club ⚽️
Enjoy your pint of bitter 🍺
Best wishes to our very own Lewis Coleman who is now recovering from surgery after his leg break in midweek.
We all wish him a speedy recovery in these coming months 💛💚
#ThePeoplesClub
We are delighted to announce that Mr Atherton Town himself, Gerald Butler, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024!
This is for his outstanding lifetime work and support for the Community mainly at Atherton Town F.C.
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We would be surprised if
@jacko92mufc
hasn’t already showed you his goal at least ten times in the past minute, but here is his spectacular finish to win yesterday’s cup game! Big thank you to
@MillomAFC
for filming the game 👍🏻
It’s even better with titanic music!
🚢 ⚽️ 🟢🟡
First photo was taken on Monday after going over with the groomer. Second photo taken today after it being cut. Our groundsman Dave is doing a fantastic job 👏🏼
Also the training pitch is coming on well after the installation of new drains a few months ago.
🟨🟩
#ThePeoplesClub
VICTORY!
The first team come back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 against a strong
@wrenroversfc
team! Two unbelievable goals from Critch!
Goals:
Critchley ⚽️ ⚽️
MOM:
Critchley 🏆
Onto the next round!!!
#ThePeoplesClub
🟢🟡
Atherton Town Community Football Club are delighted to announce that the club have secured funding through the
@FootballFoundtn
Pitch Preparation Fund.
The grant money will be well spent on preparing the pitches for when the football season resumes.
MATCH RESULT:
Our First Team won their semi final against local rivals
@HindsfordTonics
2-1 with an 85th minute winner from Manny Yoak.
We’re through to the final 🙌🏼
Goals:
Harry Forshaw ⚽️
Manny Yoak ⚽️
MOM:
Manny Yoak 🏆
🟢🟡
#ATFC
#ThePeoplesClub
VICTORY!
Atherton Town after trailing by 2 goals to 1, turn the tables and end up winning the game 3-2. What a result!
Goals:
Kindley ⚽️⚽️
Critchley ⚽️
MOM:
Ben Kindley 🏆
💚💛
#ThePeoplesClub
🟡🟢 ANNOUNCEMENT 🟡🟢
Our new reserve team management.
Manager: Paul Grainey
Assistant: Adam Barnes
Coach: Jason Banks
Paul has been at the club for 13 years coaching from U6’s to U21’s. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion of developing youth.
#ThePeoplesClub
🟨🟩
We’d like to confirm that Lee Darbyshire has come into the club as first team coach and also Danny Prince comes in as Princey’s assistant manager.
Both will be great additions to the club moving forward 🟨🟩
#ThePeoplesClub
WHAT A GAME!
3-2 WIN away at
@MillomAFC
in the Lancashire Amateur Shield 🏆
@jacko92mufc
With the winner - what a goal as well!
Massive thanks to
@MillomAFC
for their hospitality, quality club.
Goals:
Lewis Coleman ⚽️⚽️
Matt Jackson ⚽️
MOM:
Danny Linton 🏆
🟢🟡
Sad day for the club as 1st team assistant manager John Farrimond leaves after three seasons.
Thank you for your service, Faz! 👏🏼
#ThePeoplesClub
🟨🟩
@johnfaz1972
We would like to thank the huge crowd who brought a lot of love to Butler Park to support the club and send love to Holly Prince 💚💛
The tribute to Holly before the game was extremely moving and we send our love to the all of the Prince Family ❤️
Congratulations to
@vulcanfc1955
on winning the ‘Holly Prince Memorial Cup’!
After two hard fought games:
1st’s 1-0 loss
Res’s 4-3 win
With an aggregate score of 4-4, the tie was settled on penalties, and Vulcan came out victorious.
A great day for a great cause!
💚💛
Well done to Onur Yilmaz who has signed for Bury F.C.
Onur played in goal for our Allstars U10’s he is a fantastic boy who is always smiling and will be sorely missed.
All of us at Atherton Town wish you luck on your journey Onur 💛💚
#Development
#Grassroots
Congratulations to our U9’s player Jo Jo Nwachukwu who has signed an Academy contract with Manchester City.
Jo Jo started at Atherton Town at the age of 5 and leaves with our best wishes. Good Luck Jo Jo 💛💚
More good news coming out of the club today 😀
We are delighted to have been awarded £5,652 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund towards the cover of costs during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
@Sport_England
🔥 ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥
We are pleased to announce we have retained the services of Megan (kitchen manager) for the 2021/22 season.
We also welcome Harriet who’s successfully passed her probation period and will work along side Megan.
What a partnership 👏🏼
#ThePeoplesClub
🟨🟩
FT:
@MillomAFC
1 vs ATFC 2
An injury time winner from from Critch ensured we progressed into the next round of the Lancashire Shield.
After going 1-0 down we showed great resilience to get back into the game.
Goals:
@GazSh4w
& Connor Critch ⚽️⚽️
MOM:
@adamgriffiths98
🏆
FT: ATFC 3 vs
@wrenrovers
2
A great win against a good Wren side. Dominated in spells and conceded with 10 to go to make it 3-2.
We’re through to the 1/4 finals of the Lancashire Cup 😊
Goals:
@lloydyMCFC
⚽️ Connor Critch ⚽️
@leonberrisford
⚽️
MOM:
@benrodgers308
🏆
💛💚
FT: ATFC 1 vs
@Boltoncountyfc
0
A tight game tonight down at the Butler in front of a good crowd. A deserved victory in the end.
Goal: Jack Valentine ⚽️
MOM: George Bowers 🏆
@THEMCRFL
#ThePeoplesClub
🟡🟢
A massive congratulations to our very own James Chadwick who completed the Manchester Marathon today in under 4 hours after playing 90 minutes yesterday, fantastic achievement 🏅
Well done
@chaddy166
from everyone at Atherton Town 💛💚
Our U18’s came back from 2-0 down with 8 minutes remaining and down to 10 men to pull it back to 2-2 at FT in the Chairman's Cup Final.
They then went on to win the shootout 4-3 and claim a league and cup double. Well done to Neil and the team 👏🏼
🟨🟩
FT: ATFC 3 vs
@EltonValeFC
2
A 5 goal thriller down at the Butler today with a late Gaz Shaw winner ☀️
Goals:
Jack Valentine ⚽️
Matt Jackson ⚽️
Gaz Shaw ⚽️
MOM: Gaz Shaw 🏆
FT: ATFC 5 vs
@Wilmslowalbion
4
A goal fest down at the Butler today. Coming from 4-1 down with 18 minutes left to come away with the 3 points with a Gaz Shaw injury time winner.
Unbelievable Jeff!
Goals: Matty Eckersley ⚽️
@GazSh4w
⚽️⚽️
@lloydyMCFC
⚽️⚽️
MOM:
@adamgriffiths98
VICTORY!
The first team come away from Bolton Lads Club with a 1-0 win. A hard fought victory. That makes it 7 straight wins on the bounce 😊
Goal:
OG ⚽️
MOM:
Liam O’Hagan 🏆
#ThePeoplesClub
🟢🟡
@THEMCRFL
@BOLTONFMSPORT
We’d like to wish
@PitchfordLuke
a Happy 21st Birthday. Luke has played at the club since he was 7 years old and has progressed into the senior set up playing for all 3 senior teams 👏🏼 ⚽️
🟡🟢
VICTORY!
The first team with a convincing 4-1 win against a strong
@MoorsideRanger1
team!
Goals:
JackVal ⚽️ ⚽️
Tom Atkinson ⚽️
Lee Simmons ⚽️
MOM:
Adam Griffiths 🏆
In difficult conditions, the lads put a massive shift in ☀️🔥
#ThePeoplesClub
🟢🟡
FT:
@HindsfordTonics
0 vs ATFC 1
A huge 3 points for the Town as Harry Forshaw’s goal seals it in the first half. A resilient defensive performance saw us get the three points.
Goal: Harry Forshaw ⚽️
MOM: Matt Jackson 🏆
#ThePeoplesClub
🟨🟩
FT: ATFC A 3 vs
@BoltonUnitedFC
Res 1
A great 2nd half to win 3-1 against our promotion rivals. Despite coming in at HT 1-0 down and also down to 10 men.
Free kick below of Pitchford’s free kick 👌🏼 🎯
@PitchfordLuke
⚽⚽
Rob Graham ⚽
MOM:
@PitchfordLuke
🏆
🟡🟢
@THEMCRFL
We have now got an update on Kieran’s Funeral.
He is being laid to rest this coming Tuesday 1pm, 14th September at
St Joseph’s RC
Mather Lane
Leigh
WN7 2PR
We will then celebrate Kieran’s life at the subby club off Holden Road.
Rob has just got to A&E and the paramedics think he’ll be fine and should be out tonight.
Thanks to the Garswood player (14) for helping with the situation until the ambulances arrived. We hope your lad Connor will be OK 🙏🏼 💛💚
@GarswoodUTD
v
@AthertonTownFC
abandoned with the visitors leading 2-1. Clash of heads resulting in an injury to an Atherton player. Wishing the lad all the best.
MATCH INFO ⚽️
This Saturday we will be hosting a double-header against
@vulcanfc1955
at Butler Park for our First Team & Reserve Team. 1PM Kick-Off & 3PM Kick-Off Respectively.
This will become an annual fixture between ATFC and Vulcan which will be in memory of Holly. 1/3
A massive congratulations to our Allstars U10’s winning the tournament at Radcliffe Borough earlier today.
Also a well done to Andrew & John the coaches 👏🏼 🏆⚽️
A huge congratulations to our noisey neighbours
@ACFC1916
on being crowned champions. A fantastic achievement from everyone behind the scenes at the club and especially
@clegg_mc
@Barryatkins17
@andyheald26
👏🏼🏆⚽️
All the best to our set piece king
@A_barnes7
who is now recovering from his meniscus cartilage knee operation. This injury occurred on the 1st day of the season 🙈 🚑
We would like to wish all our volunteers, players, coaches, parents, sponsors and everyone else a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We look forward to welcoming you in 2021.
🎄 🎅🏼 ⚽️
FT: Boothstown 1 vs ATFC 3
A well deserved 3 points for Princey’s men today going in 2-0 up at HT. A solid performance from front to back with Boothstown getting a consolation goal with 10 mins to go.
Goals:
@CalamWill
⚽️
@adamgriffiths98
⚽️ OG ⚽️
MOM: Ryan Rathburn 🏆
🟡🟢
Tomorrow we kick off our
@THEMCRFL
campaign as we host Govan Athletic.
The pitch is looking great and the pies will be stocked up. Get down and show your support.
Café open from 12.30pm serving hot & cold refreshments 🍳🥓🌭🥧🍫☕️🍺
Even our chairman can’t wait 😎
💛💚
OPEN CUP VICTORY!
Reserves went on to win 4-0 against Hindsford Reserves in the Semi-Final of the Open Trophy!
Goals:
⚽ Pierre bowen
⚽ Sam Sargent
⚽ Tom clarkin
⚽ Danny kerr
MOM:
Sam Sargent 🏆
They face
@SacredHeartFC
in the final May 4th!
🟢🟡
#ThePeoplesClub
MATCH RESULT:
A 6-0 victory today against
@HeywoodStJames
!
Goals:
George Bowers ⚽️⚽️⚽️
JackVal ⚽️
Jacko ⚽️
Ben Kindley ⚽️
MOM:
George Bowers 🏆
🟢🟡
#ATFC
#ThePeoplesClub
MATCH INFO:
Our First team travel to the Ewen Fields Stadium on Saturday as they face
@SacredHeartFC
in the Gilgryst Cup Final.
⏰ 15:00 KO
The first final the First Team have been involved in since 2007 when we won the Gilgryst Cup vs Avro.
🟢🟡
#ATFC
#ThePeoplesClub
FT: Hindsford 1 vs ATFC 5
A classy and disciplined performance from the boys in wet conditions.
Goals:
Lowery ⚽️
Shaw ⚽️⚽️
Yoak ⚽️⚽️
MOM: Calaku 🏆
🟨🟩
@THEMCRFL
A big Happy 16th Birthday to our young volunteer
@RhysWoodward2
who works in the cabin on match days and helps out around the club when he can. He’s also our U18’s keeper with a bright future 🧤 ⚽️
Happy Birthday Rhys 🎈
Once again, we are sending all our love to Mark and his family. They have always been such a huge support to Town and we will always be here to support them!
You will be welcomed unconditionally back to Butler Park.
You will be missed, Princey 💚💛
#ThePeoplesClub
VICTORY!
The first team with a strong second half performance making it 4-0 against a tidy
@RoytonTownAFC
side.
Goals:
JackVal ⚽️ ⚽️
George Bowers ⚽️
Ben Kindley ⚽️
MOM:
JackVal 🏆
#ThePeoplesClub
🟢🟡
FT: ATFC 4 vs
@DatenFC
3
A thriller down at the Butler this evening in front a good crowd. Gaz Shaw scoring the winner deep into injury time after being 3-2 down from some dubious referee decisions 👀
Goals:
@Adxmkindley27
⚽️
@jacko92mufc
⚽️
@GazSh4w
⚽️⚽️
MOM: Gaz Shaw 🏆
FT: ATFC 2 vs
@AltrinchamHale
1
A good 3 points today and another afternoon of missed chances. A fantastic save from Owen Standish to tip it over the bar with 5 mins to go 🧤
Goals:
@lloydyMCFC
&
@benrodgers308
⚽️⚽️
MOM:
@leonberrisford
🏆 (featured in the GIF)
FT: ATFC 2 vs Leigh Foundry 0
A resolute performance from Town who missed a penalty late on. A deserved win as we progress to the semi final of the Atherton Charity Cup.
Goals:
Matt Jackson ⚽️
George Bowers ⚽️
MOM: Matt Jackson 🏆
Awful speaker from Tesco on the way back wom: £20
Under 18, Danny Linton, giving it Sweet Caroline on his first team debut: Priceless
#SweetAthyTown
🟢🟡🟢
Four of our U11’s represented Bolton, Bury & District Football League tonight playing against Man Utd’s development team.
Well done to Louie Farrimond, Louis Newton, Louis Cleaver-Smith and Logan Newton 👏🏼 ⚽️
🟡🟢
@OfficialBBDFL
**Sunday 29th August** the big one
@AthertonTownFC
v
@ACFC1916
in a T20 showdown. All money raised on the day will go to Holly's Blooms.
Local live band "the rocking horses" on after the match & into the night. Let's get the place bouncing and everyone have a great time !!
A cracking day yesterday at Atherton Cricket Club. Some decent cricket on display with Town finally coming out on top & winning by 2 runs. Thanks to Colls/Colls’ media team for making it a competitive game and a special thanks to the cricket club for making it a special day 🏆
VICTORY!
After going down 1-0 in the first half, a solid second half performance with us scoring 4 goals sees ATFC take all three points against
@gregs_fc
!
Goals:
JackVal ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Critch ⚽️
MOM:
Lee Simmons 🏆
#ThePeoplesClub
🟢🟡
VICTORY ⚽️
A great result against top of the league
@Uppermill_FC
. A strong team performance with clinical finishing and desire throughout.
Goals:
JackVal ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Lee Simmons ⚽️⚽️
MOM:
JackVal 🏆
🟢🟡
#ATFC
#ThePeoplesClub
FT: Hindsford 3 - 3 ATFC
A good point on the road against a good Hindsford side in our first game of the
@THEMCRFL
season last night.
Goals:
Connor Critchley ⚽️
Matty Booth ⚽️
Gaz Shaw ⚽️
MOM:
Ant Hart 🏆