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#MFL
We are extremely proud to announce we have just been awarded the Grassroots League Of The Year at the
#MFAGRA23
😍🎉 This is an unbelievable achievement and our thanks goes to everybody associated with our fantastic league 💙
Our NEW Premier Division Champions
@Uppermill_FC
were presented with their trophy and medals this evening! 🤩Congratulations again to the club for this fantastic achievement! 👏🏻
🏆 PREMIER DIVISION CHAMPIONS 🏆
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the NEW Premier Division Champions
@Uppermill_FC
who secured the title after their win at the weekend 👏🏻
This is a fantastic achievement & and is a testament to the hard work this season🏆
RETURN:
The
#MFL
returns this weekend with action in all six divisions. Please see the schedule below for the next 5 weeks...
Schedule:
05/12: All divisions
12/12: All divisions
19/12: All divisions
28/12: Prem, Div 1 and 2 only
02/01: Prem only
09/01: All divisions
🎄❄️⚽️
🏆 PREMIER DIVISION CHAMPIONS 🏆
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the NEW Premier Division Champions
@Uppermill_FC
who secured the title after their win at the weekend 👏🏻
This is a fantastic achievement & and is a testament to the hard work this season🏆
Manchester Football League has entered the FA Inter-League Cup for this season.
Our first knock out match will be vs the Liverpool League with the date of the fixture TBC
We’re pleased to announce Danny McWilliams - 1st Team Manager at
@SacredHeartFC
will become Manager ⚽️
LEAGUE STATEMENT 📑🗣
Following a consultation with our member Clubs, it has been decided to null and void the 2020/21 Manchester Football League season.
It has also been decided to implement a cup competition of which the details will be determined in the near future
#MFL
INTER LEAGUE SQUAD:
Here is our
#MFL
squad ahead of Wednesday night's
@FA
Inter League National Cup game versus
@WYAFLOfficial
Good luck to all the lads involved on the night ⚽️💪👕
📄Constitution 2021/22:
Here is how the divisions for the new
#MFL
season will look.
Start dates:
07.08.21 - Premier Division, Division One, Division Two
28.08.21 - Division Three, Division Four, Division Five
The Manchester League would like to thank all the staff at
@FCTrafford
for their impeccable hospitality and kindness shown throughout our visits this season. A truly wonderful football club! 🏆⚽️
Manchester Central have been held to a draw in their game with
@ChaddertonFC
Res which crowns
@HindsfordTonics
as this season’s Premier Division champions!!! 🏆
FULL TIME
… and we’ve done it, congratulations to our Manchester League team who are through to the next round of the Inter-League trophy after winning 2-1 this evening against the Liverpool Premier League 🏆👀
Congratulations to Danny and the team, enjoy the celebrations 💪🏼
We are delighted to share that our Chairman Chris Kavanagh and two former officials for the Manchester league, James Mainwaring and Wade Smith have been appointed to this year’s Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley! Congratulations to the entire team 👏🏻
DIVISION ONE:
The title and promotion race goes down to the final game.
@MoorsideRanger1
and
@AthertonTownFC
are just a win away from top flight football next season. Anything less than a win for either team sees
@Uppermill_FC
clinch promotion. What a finish to the campaign! ⚽️
We are pleased to inform you that
@Manchester_FA
have sanctioned our Cup Competitions, meaning they can go ahead as planned.
We await confirmation from the Government and the FA regarding restrictions and spectators. We will inform you when we know more on the situation
#MFL
MURRAY TROPHY FINAL
Friday 20 May
AFC Monton v Altrincham Hale
Venue: Hyde United FC
Kick Off: 7.45pm
Admission: £5 Adults, £1 U16/OAP
#MurrayTrophyFinal
#MFL
🏆 DIVISION 3 CHAMPIONS 🏆
Congratulations to
@HindsfordFC
Reserves who have won the Division 3 title for the second consecutive season. What a fantastic achievement 👏🏻
The trophy was presented to the club following the conclusion of today’s game 🔥
🚨 FIXTURES 🚨
We are excited to announce that fixtures will be released at 12pm today. We thank you all for your patience and look forward to sharing with you later on today⚽️
Football is BACK!! ⚽️🙌🏻
Today sees the start of the group stages in our cup competitions; Gilgryst Cup, Murray Trophy and Open Trophy.
Good luck to all teams involved
#MFL
We're pleased to announce that our plan for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots football has been approved by
@DCMS
and has now been published:
DIVISION 1️⃣
@MoorsideRanger1
clinched promotion to the Premier Division following their win this afternoon. We now wait to see who joins them as
@AthertonTownFC
play their final game in midweek. Anything less than a win sees
@Uppermill_FC
go up and Moorside become champions
#MFL
We are completely devastated to announce the passing of Sam Jones.
A man who meant so much, to so many. Your friends & family loved you so much, mate.
Sleep tight Sam 🤍💙
We’ve reached the end of the season and what a glorious day it is ☀️🔥 Wishing everyone the best of luck and thank you to all the clubs, players and officials for a fantastic season 🙏🏻
Have a fantastic summer ☀️
𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 💥
A huge congratulations to the following regular Manchester League officials who have achieved mid season promotion to Level 4 Supply League Referees 👏🏻
We wish you all the best for the rest of the season and beyond!
League leaders Hindsford have set a points total of 6️⃣1️⃣ to beat after they finished their campaign off with a win yesterday.
With Royton Town losing, only Manchester Central can now top that, needing to win all of their remaining 4️⃣ games.
It’s going to be a close one!! 🏁👀
Congratulations to Danny and his team 😍
@SacredHeartFC
have represented our fantastic league and we couldn’t be prouder, they’ve only gone and won the inaugural Goodwin-Stewart memorial trophy! Congratulations and we hope you enjoy the celebrations!
With no forecasted let up in the atrocious weather, we are all encountering at present, we have decided that ALL Manchester League fixtures, whether on grass or artificial surfaces for Saturday 3rd March 2018, will be postponed.
Have a nice and safe weekend ⚽️
#MFL
𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🚨
We are proud to announce a number of active and previous Manchester League Officials have been promoted throughout the football pyramid. We are proud of every one of you and wish you the best of luck on your journey and future careers 👏🏻
🚨DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 🗓
2021/22 Season:
Premier Division, Division One and Division Two will start on Saturday 7th August 2021.
Division Three, Division Four and Division Five will start on Saturday 28th August 2021.
Things you love to see 😍
Thanks to
@Boltoncountyfc
for the photo. This is Luke Barker who supports and goes to watch many of the teams, including the girls under 12’s which his sister plays for. He was mascot ahead of the reserves’ home clash with
@OfficialSGFC
on Saturday ⚽️
🟥🟨🖤CUP FINAL OFFICIALS:
Congratulations to all our match officials who have been appointed for the upcoming cup finals.
All have fully deserved their selection and we wish them all the best!
#MFL
They are:
Bob Taylor from
@SacredHeartFC
Ken Evans from
@Hollinwoodafc
Steve Cundall - Service to Refereeing
John Hyde - Services to the MFL and
@AthertonTownFC
Congratulations, each individual above was presented with a gift today to recognise their achievements 👏🏻 (2/2)
Our Inter League journey continues this Saturday!
📅 Saturday 13th Jan
⚽️
@MCRFL
vs
@WestCheshireLge
📍
@AvroFC
| 3PM KO
💵 £5 Adults | £2 Children & Concessions
Food and drink will be available for spectators and we would love to see as many people down supporting the team 💙
Inter League Announcement 🚨
The Manchester Football League has been reinstated to the Inter League Cup and will face The West Yorkshire Football League in the semi final! We will be the home team and further details will be announced in due course ⚽️
A huge congratulations to the NEW Champions of the MFL Premier Division
@SacredHeartFC
🏆👏🏻
The title was secured this evening following on from a 2-0 victory at home against
@RangersMoorside
FIXTURES
Just to keep you all updated, we should be in a position to announce August’s fixtures for the 2022/23 season later this week.
Our schedule relies on that of other leagues so we will have them for you to get excited about soon.
New season kicks off August 13th! 🥳
MANCHESTER LEAGUE CUP FINAL
Wednesday 27 April
Pennington Res v Bolton Lads and Girls Res
Venue: Trafford FC
Kick Off: 7.45pm
Admission: £5 Adults, £1 U16/OAP
#ManchesterLeagueCupFinal
#MFL
It’s a big one.. ⚽️🏆
It’s the clash of the leagues when our very own premier champions
@SacredHeartFC
take on the
@CheshireFL
champions
@WRAFC1stTeam
in the Goodwin-Stewart Memorial Cup
🗓️ Friday 17th November
⚽️ KO 7:45pm
📌
@hydeunited
Get down and support the lads 💙
It is with a heavy heart that on Tuesday morning Altrincham Hale’s A team captain Dan Bescoby lost his fight against cancer aged 27.
Since joining the club in 2018 Dan became like family to all associated with the club. Dan was loved for his competitive nature (1/3)
The Inter League Semi Final is a matter of weeks away 👀
⚽️
@THEMCRFL
vs West Yorkshire Association FL
📅 Saturday 23rd March
📍
@MossleyAFC
⏰ Kick Off: 15:00
💵 £5 Adults | £2 Children & Concessions
We welcome your support where we are one step away from the final! 💪🏼
DIVISION THREE
A huge title decider awaits on Tuesday where
@SacredHeartFC
host
@DukiTownYouthFC
. The winner wins the title 🏆 A draw leaves Sacred Heart needing at least a point from their final game
#MFL
We send our heartfelt condolences to
@HeywoodStJames
for the loss of Dennis Booth who was secretary of the club until very recently. Dennis was a lovely, well respected gentleman and will be missed by us all. As a mark of respect tomorrows game has been postponed. RIP!
OFFICIAL: Here are the match officials for this season's cup finals. Congratulations to all who have been selected.
Cup final dates:
Gilgryst Cup - 21 May
Murray Trophy - 20 May
Open Trophy - 4 May
Manchester League Cup - 27 April
🚨 THE 2019/20 SEASON IS HERE!! 🚨
⚽️ IT IS FINALLY MATCH DAY ⚽️
Good luck to all who kick their campaigns off today.
Remember to tag
@THEMCRFL
or
#MFL
to your tweets, pictures and videos!
Our Inter League journey continues this Saturday!
📅 Saturday 13th Jan
⚽️
@MCRFL
vs
@WestCheshireLge
📍
@AvroFC
| 3PM KO
💵 £5 Adults | £2 Children & Concessions
Food and drink will be available for spectators and we would love to see as many people down supporting the team 💙
MANCHESTER LEAGUE CUP FINAL
Chadderton EDS v East Manchester Academy
Date: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Venue: Shawe View, Trafford FC M41 5DL
Kick Off: 7.45pm
Admission:
£5 Adults
£2 Concessions (U16's & Over 65's)
FULL TIME
@AthertonTownFC
0-2
@SacredHeartFC
James Bartholomew’s second half goal, added to Aaron Nuttall’s first half effort sealed the win for Sacred Heart, clinching the league and cup double! 🏆🏆
#GilgrystCupFinal
𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ⚽️
We are pleased to announce the match officials for tomorrow nights final! Congratulations to the entire team, the appointment is testament to the dedication and performances throughout the season! Good luck👏🏻
🏆 DIVISION 4 CHAMPIONS 🏆
Congratulations to
@WalshawSportsFC
Reserves who have been crowned Division 4 Champions today!
What a season for the club, we send our best wishes to everyone, we hope you enjoy the celebrations 🔥
A date for your diary...
Friday 4th May 2018
#MurrayTrophy
Final
Manchester Central v Tintwistle Athletic
Kick Off - 7.45pm
Admission:
£5 Adults
£1 Concessions
Venue: Ewen Fields, Hyde United FC
We hope to see you there!
MFL AWARD 💫
We are pleased to announce The Manchester Football League has been recognised by
@Manchester_FA
& awarded the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Recognition Award🥇
We are extremely proud & will continue to do all we can for inclusivity throughout the game we love⚽️
GOAL! ⚽️
Manchester League 1 - 0 Liverpool County Premier League
Josh Winthrop with the goal in the 8th minute which sees our boys take the lead! Come on! 💪🏼
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Chairman Ged Newcombe, who passed away peacefully on Saturday night. An amazing man inside and outside of football, he will be sadly missed by the club and all its members.
A huge congratulations to
@MCRCORINTHIANS
who last night secured another win and therefore have been crowned Division 2 champions!! 🔥 What a season, this is a fantastic achievement and we wish you all the best for next season and beyond! Enjoy the celebrations 🏆⚽️
CHAMPIONS 🏆
After an incredible first 1️⃣0️⃣ months, we have been crowned
@manchester_league
Champions with a comprehensive win vs Wilmslow Albion 🇦🇲
League Champions & County Cup Champions 🏆🏆
We will enjoy this and then go again bigger and better next year.
#CORINTHIANS
Our team bowed out the Semi Final stage of the Inter-League Cup this afternoon following a 4-1 defeat. We are extremely proud of our performances throughout the competition and the connections we have made. Thank you to everyone for the support 💙
OPEN TROPHY FINAL
Elton Vale Reserves v Rochdale Sacred Heart A
Date: Friday 3rd May 2019
Venue: Ewen Fields, Hyde United SK14 2SB
Kick Off: 7.45pm
Admission:
£5 Adults
£2 Concessions (U16's & Over 65's)