The investment represents a significant vote of confidence in the Robins' potential Altrincham Football Club has secured a significant new round of equity investment worth £1.45m as the club continues its pursuit of promotion to the Football League The investment comes at a crucial time for the Robins who endured a disappointing end to their National League campaign with hopes of reaching the play-offs definitively dashed following last weekend's 6-1 defeat at Dagenham & Redbridge The lead investors in this latest funding round are Simon and Michelle Orange who are already well-established on the North West sporting landscape as the majority owners of Sale Sharks Rugby Club The investment represents a significant vote of confidence in Altrincham's potential despite their recent on-field struggles "As local and passionate sports fans we are hugely excited to be getting involved with Alty alongside the rest of the investors," said Michelle Orange "We share the Board's passion for great community sport and look forward to achieving meaningful success on and off the pitch." who recently sold his Altrincham-based investment firm Corpacq in a deal reported to be worth more than £1 billion brings considerable business acumen to complement the sporting ambitions of the club The majority of the £1.45m investment has come from local businesspeople The conclusion of the fundraising has coincided with the departure of co-chairman Lawrence Looney who has decided to step down after seven years on the board the Robins transformed from a semi-professional outfit in the Northern Premier League - following consecutive relegations - to a full-time professional club achieving back-to-back top-half finishes in the National League Bill Waterson will take on the role of chairman as the club undertakes a strategic review with its Board and major investors existing shareholder Mark Luby will be rejoining the board in an executive capacity after participating in this investment round The new investment arrives after a National League season that promised much but ultimately delivered disappointment for Altrincham supporters But the substantial investment and structural changes signal a renewed determination to achieve the club's long-standing ambition of securing promotion to the Football League This week's opening hours on for our George Street retail store - in between WH Smith and Flannels - in Altrincham town centre's Stamford Quarter If you fancy browsing our full collection before purchasing check out our handy merchandise guide here, with Click n' Collect available on online purchases using the code 'collection' at checkout. 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Altrincham Football Club has today announced a new round of equity investment as we continue to pursue our goal of promotion to the EFL The investment of £1.45m comes from a combination of existing and new investors with the vast majority arriving from local businesspeople The lead investors in this round are Simon and Michelle Orange the majority owners of Sale Sharks Rugby Club Michelle Orange commented: “As local and passionate sports fans we are hugely excited to be getting involved with Alty alongside the rest of the investors and share the Board’s passion for great community sport and look forward to achieving meaningful success on and off the pitch."  Lawrence Looney has decided to step down from the Altrincham Football Club board Lawrence has served on the board for seven years In the immediate future Bill Waterson will take on the role of Chairman as the club undertakes a strategic review with its Board and the major investors will be rejoining the board in an executive capacity The club has changed beyond recognition during Lawrence’s tenure and the Board would like to extend its sincere thanks to him for his outstanding contribution the club was operating on a semi-professional basis in the Northern Premier League Alty are now a full-time club and have posted back-to-back top half finishes in the National League perhaps the most significant strategic initiative in the club’s history as he outlined at his very first board meeting at the club Lawrence said: “This is a bittersweet moment for me as I say goodbye to the club that I  have absolutely loved being Co-Chair I am confident that the club is in a great position to finally achieve Football League status I always wanted to leave the club in a much better place than when I joined and I feel this is the perfect time with the new investment and investors on board for me to move on." Bill Waterson added: “On behalf of all at the club and from me personally I would like tothank Lawrence for all he has done for Altrincham FC From day one he has been an incredible driving force for this club and it has been a real pleasure working with him What has been achieved is incredible by any measure and although there is still plenty of work to be done the club is well set up to continue to pursue promotion to the Football League.” For more quotes from Lawrence click here He had operated in the town between 2009 and 2023 A man who once ran a tattoo studio in Altrincham town centre has been banned from carrying out any tattooing work across Greater Manchester a tattoo parlour on Regent Road that operated in the town for over a decade But after shutting down the Altrincham studio McCabe continued offering tattoos – this time illegally and without a licence – by advertising his services on social media and carrying out appointments in customers’ homes He also offered unlicensed training in tattooing leading many to believe his business was properly regulated Trafford Council has successfully obtained an injunction at Manchester County Court preventing McCabe from operating anywhere in Greater Manchester Environmental health officers had previously visited Liquid Ink on multiple occasions identifying hygiene issues with cleaning and sterilisation of equipment Trafford Council said that McCabe had been obstructive during enforcement action making it difficult for them to ensure improvements were made Once his Altrincham premises closed in 2023 McCabe was no longer legally allowed to tattoo the council received complaints that he was still working as an unregistered tattooist – this time going mobile and visiting people in their homes the court agreed there was a risk to public safety Tattooing without proper hygiene measures can lead to serious complications including blood-borne illnesses such as hepatitis and severe allergic reactions Trafford Council’s Director of Public Health said: “We are pleased that this injunction has been granted to protect Trafford people from potentially harmful treatments Anyone thinking about having a tattoo should check their tattooist is registered with their local authority.” Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Communities and Safety added: “Healthy and independent lives for everyone is a Council priority and this is just one example of how our environmental health colleagues are working hard to keep those seeking tattoos in the borough safe and well.” An e-cigarette shop in Altrincham town centre has been closed down following intervention from local authorities was served with a closure order on March 20th by Manchester Magistrates' Court under the Anti-Social Behaviour which will remain in effect until June 19th was requested by Trafford Council following serious concerns about the shop's operations and its impact on the local community the premises was found to be associated with "disorderly offensive or criminal behaviour" and had caused "serious nuisance to members of the public" The court was also satisfied that disorder had occurred near the premises in connection with the business The closure order prohibits access to the shop by all persons except officers from Trafford Council Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service Anyone who enters the premises without reasonable excuse during the closure period could face imprisonment for up to 51 weeks stating: "Several residents had made me aware of serious issues with Altrincham E-Cigs so I'm grateful that Greater Manchester Police and Trafford Council have worked in partnership to take swift action to close it down "This business was operating illegally and irresponsibly in selling to minors and has no place in our local community." The three-month closure will give authorities time to address the issues associated with the premises and determine appropriate next steps for the location Alty round off the 2024/25 National League with a Bank Holiday Monday clash with Tamworth at the J our hopes of achieving a Vanarama National League top seven finish ended last weekend at Dagenham Tamworth’s season has been most recognised for their exceptional run in the Emirates FA Cup but their league form since the turn of the year has also been impressive the Lambs have won seven of their 11 league games and that’s really helpful when you’re trying to move forward rather than people trying to be divisive and push in different directions “Today [the day of the Dagenham defeat] was about the result and it was a really negative one for the football club but there shouldn’t be a bad feeling around the football club because it’s in a really strong position.” September 2024 – Alty picked up all three points the last time the two sides met at The Lamb Ground earlier in 2024/25 Second-half goals from Alex Newby and Justin Amaluzor gave Alty a healthy lead before a Tom Crawford red card added some jeopardy Dan Creaney pulled one back for Tamworth in added time but the Robins left Tamworth with a 2-1 win Our final Main Match Sponsor of the season is Bodhi Solutions A big thank you for supporting the game and the football club and we hope you and your guests have a fantastic afternoon with us We also welcome Peter Higson and friends to The John King Lounge as our Match Ball Sponsors this Monday We thank Peter for his continued support and hope his group have a great afternoon as our guests Online tickets will remain on sale right up to kick-off at 3pm with cash turnstiles (opening from 1pm for home fans Adult £20 | 65+/Students/NHS £15 | 12-18 £9 | 5-11 £4 | Under 5 £1 For the 13th time out of the last 18 games The John King Lounge has SOLD OUT Thank you to everyone who has joined us for hospitality this season and we look forward to welcome our final guests of 2024/25 on Monday afternoon Don't forget, match ticket holders receive 10% off at Nell's Pizza on a matchday in the Stamford Quarter Turnstiles open from home fans at 1pm (away fans 1:30pm) on matchday. The CSH Bar and Fan Zone will both be open from 1pm, with live pre-match music from Solly Temkin of The Bliss Our pop-up shop will be open from 1-3pm in the CSH Bar for all your Alty merch. If you fancy browsing before you buy, or simply buying your merch online for home delivery, click here to view our full range Sponsored by AO and taking place from 6pm in the Community Sports Hall after Monday's game and free to attend for ALL ticket holders We hope you'll join us as we take a look back at the highlights of the 2024/25 and celebrate everyone who's contributed to the football club over the last 10 months For full details on the awards click here and to vote for your Player, Young Player and Goal of the Season click here Hot off the press is Issue 27 - priced just £3 and available to purchase around the stadium on Monday afternoon Featured articles include a Chairman's Welcome from Bill Waterson a Bruce Springsteen-inspired Review of the Season the latest Altrincham FC Community Sports news a Altrincham FC Women update and an update from Milly from Stable Minds CIC If you can't make it on Bank Holiday Monday why not tune into Radio Robins on Radio Alty at 2:45pm for live commentary from talented duo Erin Carroll & Harry Merrell Fancy watching the match? Head for DAZN here and purchase your game pass or annual subscription and login to view from 2:45pm - commentary from our very own Brian Flynn and Luke Edwards A big thank you to everyone for the support across 2024/25 Police are appealing for help to locate the family of an Altrincham man who passed away at his home last week died at his Churchill Road property in Broadheath on Wednesday Greater Manchester Police have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death Authorities are now appealing to the public for assistance in finding Mr Lovesay's next of kin Anyone with information regarding Mr Lovesay's family is asked to contact the Police Coroner's Office on 0161 856 7978 Words John Edwards | Pictures Jonathan Moore Altrincham will return to familiar territory this summer after accepting an invitation to take part in the prestigious weekend-long Isle of Man Festival of Football in Douglas Alty's build-up to the 2025-26 season will already be well underway when they head across the Irish Sea in the second half of July and it will be given a competitive edge as they battle it out with three other teams to be tournament winners The Robins will launch proceedings against Radcliffe at 3pm on Friday July 18th with the second semi-final following at 7pm the same day between hosts FC Isle of Man and League Two Fleetwood Town a third-placed play-off will kick-off at 11am as a precursor to the final at 3pm modern 3,350-capacity home stadium in Douglas The prospect of heading to the island again will appeal strongly to everyone connected with Alty - players officials and supporters - after such a good time was had by all last time we visited in July 2022 for a one-off pre-season friendly against FC Isle of Man Jordan Hulme fired us into an early lead as we ran out 5-1 winners Elliot Osborne and Marcus Dinanga also on the scoresheet in a twist that will add an extra layer of interest and intrigue for Robins fans one of the biggest crowd favourites we've had at Alty in recent times could be lining up against us in the tournament opener goalscoring number nine in his Alty days under Phil Parkinson skippered Radcliffe at Oxford City in the Vanarama National League North last Saturday while another popular ex-Robin Josh Hancock went on from the bench as their side lost 1-0 Let's hope both are on the boat when the Boro sail into Douglas harbour this July With former Chester managerial duo Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson in charge at Radcliffe it is sure to be a highly-competitive 90 minutes with more of the the same in our second match two days later and Phil Parkinson is relishing the chance to renew acquaintances in the Isle of Man capital "We're really looking forward to going back to the Isle Of Man again as part of our preparations for the 2025-26 season," said the Alty boss "We enjoyed our time there in the summer of 2022 training and playing against FC Isle of Man The facilities are really good and getting the players away together for a weekend during pre-season is always beneficial for team bonding." Alty Co-Chairman Lawrence Looney is both pleased and proud to see the Robins playing such a prominent part in one of the highlights of the island's sporting calendar I am delighted that we will once again be showcasing our talented squad for football fans on the island," said Lawrence "It's an even more exciting prospect this time with two semi-finals on the Friday and a third-place play-off and final on the Sunday "The Festival was a great success on its launch last summer and there's every reason for anticipating the same again this year I know how much our fans enjoyed our last visit to the island three years ago and we're all hoping they will travel in even greater numbers for what promises to be a memorable weekend this July." Co-Chairman Bill Waterson added: "We really enjoyed our visit in 2022 and we're looking forward to it once again It's a great short summer trip for everyone connected with the club." Tickets for the tournament can be bought by clicking on the link here, while ferries to Douglas (and weekend packages) can be booked by contracting the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Altrincham Football Club are aware of an incident involving one of our supporters during the first half of our recent away fixture against Boston United The club has a zero-tolerance policy for such behaviour This matter is being investigated by Lincolnshire Police and the club will fully cooperate with their investigation We are liaising with them and with Greater Manchester Police and following their guidance on this matter The supporter has been given an interim ban pending the outcome of the Lincolnshire Police investigation We at Altrincham Football Club are committed to providing a safe and respectfulenvironment for all our supporters players and staff of opposing clubs and we will take all necessary measures to protect them from harm Words Brian Flynn | Pictures Jonathan Moore & Freya Richards Altrincham FC is actively expanding the profile of the women’s football team Having previously been part of Altrincham FC Community Sports the women’s team is now moving under the umbrella of the football club Duncan Jones has been appointed as Head of Women’s Football and will be overseeing the development and evolution of Altrincham FC Women Duncan has been involved with both Altrincham FC Juniors and the women’s first team for many years and is currently managing the women’s first team through one of its most successful seasons, having finished 3rd in The Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League, Premier Division & progressed to the League Challenge Cup semi-final "There has never been a better time to support the growth and opportunities within the women's game," said CEO Sam Mackenzie "What does football look like for young girls and women in the Altrincham area with Altrincham Football Club It's joining us at age three and playing right the way through our juniors and into the women's first team and in particular Duncan and Marjorie Murphy to deliver an outstanding pathway I thank Altrincham FC Community Sports for all the hard work that has gone into our women's section to date Duncan (pictured above) is tasked with implementing the Alty vision for the women’s team Altrincham FC Juniors already have the largest girls football setup in the North West and are widely regarded as a role model club for promoting girls’ football and talent development,which will provide significant player-pathway opportunities to support the progression ofAltrincham FC Women "I am really looking forward to pushing the Altrincham FC Women's programme to the next level," Duncan said "This club deserves to be one of the very best I have no doubt with the support and enthusiasm that has been shown by all sides of the club the backroom staff and the players we can achieve amazing things." The changes underway will ensure that the team is competitive now and the talent pipeline is open for future Robins Altrincham FC is already one of the most respected men’s football clubs in the region and this plan is designed to create a future for Altrincham FC Women to be an important player in the development of one of the fastest growing sports on the planet Phil Parkinson has made a double breakthrough in the loan market to bolster Altrincham's squad for the final weeks of the Robins' quest for a place in the Vanarama National League promotion play-offs With a tough run of fixtures throughout April and into May the Alty boss is delighted to have secured the services of Fleetwood Town midfielder Callum Dolan and Blackburn Rovers full-back Brandon Powell for the remainder of the campaign In a further boost to our prospects of reaching the play-offs for a second successive time there has also been an encouraging update on Alty's injury list Rob Lainton and James Jones all likely to be back in action at some point in April a ready-made replacement for recalled Preston North End left-back Kacper Pasiek who had a brief spell at The J.Davidson Stadium prior to earning a professional contract at Oldham Athletic have signed in time for tomorrow's trip to Ebbsfleet United and Phil is backing both players to make a positive impact in the closing weeks of a season that could run until Sunday June 1st should we qualify for the play-offs and make it all the way to the final at Wembley "Callum is a really exciting player who will flourish in Alty colours," he said "He is a player who will get our fans on the edge of their seats - he's a real goalscoring "He's someone we have worked with previously but we now have a fantastic opportunity to bring him back to the football club and I'm hoping he will give us that extra bit of quality and strength in depth we need to get to the play-offs we feel we have a like-for-like replacement in Brandon but he is extremely pacey and has great technique we feel we have great strength in depth in that area now." made four appearances for the Robins in 2019 before signing a professional contract at Boundary Park A remarkable spell with Warrington Rylands where he underlined his goal threat as an attacking midfielder by scoring 21 times in 50 appearances brought him a move to League One Fleetwood on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee in January 2023 In between clocking up 17 appearances for Fleetwood he had a highly-successful temporary stay with Torquay United last season and spent the first half of the current campaign on loan at Oldham Brandon hails from Huddersfield and played the full 90 minutes alongside fellow-Rovers loanee Charlie Olson for Blackburn under-21s in their National League Cup tie with Alty at The J.Davidson Stadium last October He had a couple of months on loan at Chorley at the end of last year with Magpies manager Andy Preece praising his contribution by saying: "He has done fantastic for us a great lad with a great future ahead of him." been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee problem Jake and Rob (both shoulder) should all return to the fray during the course of April We look forward to seeing them all back in action we would like to wish Callum and Brandon every success in their time with us at The J.Davidson Stadium A Regan Linney brace helped Altrincham defeat a 10-man Shaymen made it 0-3 to the Robins after Lewis Leigh saw red Town picked up an important victory at AFC Fylde; a Ryan Galvin goal separated the sides and made it 1-0 at Mill Lane sat in 9th place at the start of the day with an outside chance of making the playoffs The Robins were without a win in four games and had only picked up one in their last ten games Lewis Leigh let off the first attempt on goal after seven minutes an effort from 30 yards out that dipped just over Charlie Ansen’s crossbar Altrincham went 0-1 up through striker Jake Bickerstaffe Alex Newby flicked on a header to Bickerstaffe who took a touch into the box and wrapped the ball into the far corner Bickerstaffe then picked up a yellow in the 24th minute for handling the ball Jamie Cooke had a chance on the edge of the box in the 35th minute but sliced his effort wide of the goal Isaac Marriot received the second yellow of the day five minutes later for a late challenge on Galvin Daniel Nkrumah found himself in the referee’s book for a sliding tackle less than a minute later Lewis Leigh saw a straight red in the 58th minute for a late challenge on Lewis Banks that the referee deemed high and dangerous The afternoon worsened for the Shaymen when Adam Senior committed a handball in the penalty area Regan Linney converted the penalty in the 65th minute sending Toby Savin the wrong way for his 22nd goal in the National League this season and making it 0-2 Chris Millington responded by replacing Tom Pugh with Owen Bray Phil Parkinson brought Lucas Weaver off the bench for the goalscorer Bickerstaffe their top goalscorer Linney finding the back of the net for a second time in the afternoon slid the ball through to the substitute Weaver Town made their second change of the day with 14 minutes to go Nkrumah making way for Dubem Eze as Altrincham’s Callum Dolan came on for Marriot Parkinson made his fourth change of the match Halifax then made a double change with Jack Jenkins and Luca Thomas making way for Sean Tarima and Zak Emmerson Millington’s final substitution of the day saw him bring Harvey Sutcliffe on for Angelo Cappello in the 85th minute as Chris Millington’s side face Braintree at the Shay Stadium on Saturday with the pursuit of playoffs still in the balance 11 Angelo Cappello (14 Harvey Sutcliffe 84) Read more posts by Ethan Illingworth Copyright 2017 FC Halifax Town | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | Accessibility Web Design & Development by Identify Daggers skipper Rees started the rout when his long-range shot flew in off a post after only seven minutes Rees grabbed another with a neat finish and Harry Phipps headed the hosts into a 3-0 lead with less than half an hour gone Dion Pereira made it four from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time Rees completed his treble with a cheeky backheel and Charlie Olson's own goal made it six before Joe Nuttall's late consolation Dagenham & RedbridgeManager: Lewis Young Reddin Match OfficialsReferee: Richard EleyAssistant Referee 1: Stuart KaneAssistant Referee 2: Richard CarterFourth Official: Will BriersMatch StatsKey It's the lifestyle brand's first store in Greater Manchester British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing is set to open its first Greater Manchester location in Altrincham this Thursday - and Altrincham Today got an exclusive first look inside the new store located in the former Altrincham FC unit on George Street showcases the brand's signature coastal-inspired collections across both menswear and womenswear Our exclusive tour revealed the store's bright airy interior featuring Crew's trademark navy and white aesthetic with wooden fixtures showcasing their popular heritage rugby shirts smart-casual tailoring and classic Breton stripe designs Early birds will be rewarded with exclusive opening offers with the first 20 customers through the doors receiving special gift cards - including one lucky shopper who'll walk away with a £100 gift card customers spending over £75 will receive a complimentary gift while all visitors can enjoy a "sip while you shop" experience with free Nyetimber James Tootle, Bruntwood's Head of Retail & Leisure, told us: "Crew Clothing is the perfect addition to the Stamford Quarter and its vibrant mix of retailers. The brand's heritage and hugely popular clothing range will be a hit with shoppers from the local area and further afield." Founded in Salcombe in 1993, Crew Clothing now boasts over 100 high-street stores across the UK, with the Altrincham location marking their first venture into Greater Manchester. The açai berry is a superfood harvested from the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. Popular Manchester cafe Açai & The Tribe is to open in Altrincham town centre. The fast-growing brand will be opening in the former Scissor's Edge salon unit on Shaw's Road, next door to Rigatoni's. The opening will mark its third location in a growing portfolio, having originally opened in the Arndale Market in 2021 before relocating to Deansgate in Manchester city centre in 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Açaí & The Tribe (@acaiandthetribeuk) Founded by Alisha Oswell and her partner Connor Açai & The Tribe was inspired by the couple's travels abroad during Connor's previous career as a pilot It was during these journeys that they discovered and fell in love with açai bowls the nutritious Brazilian breakfast dish that would later become their signature offering Their all-day healthy eating concept offers a wide range of nutritious options including seasonal brunch and lunch selections and superfood smoothies like the Pink Tribe (strawberries and almond milk) and Protein Greens (vanilla protein Açai & The Tribe will also offer topped sourdough options Their signature Classic Açai Bowl blends organic açai berries with bananas and almond milk frozen before being topped with homemade vanilla granola The menu caters to various dietary requirements with 90% of options being vegan and gluten-free At the heart of their offering is the açai berry (pronounced "ah-sigh-ee") a superfood harvested from the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil These berries contain 10-30 times more antioxidants than grapes and are high in many other vitamins and nutrients Açai & The Tribe describes its Manchester location as a space "where you can enjoy the benefits of the Brazilian açai berry The opening date for the Altrincham location will be announced in the coming weeks Matty Kosylo or Joe Nuttall who walk away with the Goal of the Season award after next Monday's game with Tamworth Watch the AltyTV video below and then click here to vote for your favourite You can also nominate for Supporters' Player of the Year AND Young Player of the Year via the same link Don't forget, entry to our End of Season Awards - sponsored by AO - is completely FREE with your season ticket or Tamworth match ticket - beginning at 6pm on Bank Holiday Monday With thanks to our End of Season Awards prize sponsors AO, Flannels, GupShup, Victors, Hoteligent and Marc Darcy With thanks to Brian Flynn and Mark Bennett for compiling the list and editing the footage Words John Edwards | Picture Jonathan Moore Altrincham's blockbuster clash with title favourites Barnet at The J.Davidson Stadium has been selected as the pick of the Non-League Day fixtures and will be screened live on national television stretching back to Eastleigh on August 24th always made this March 22nd showdown the stand-out attraction of that weekend's Vanarama National League fixture list and one not to be missed Fans and neutrals are expected to pack The J.Davidson Stadium and the television cameras will be there as well after DAZN chose it as the game ideally suited to show non-League football in its best light with the kick-off time now changing to 5.30pm It's a feather in Alty's cap to be handed the opportunity to showcase all that is good about the non-League game and DAZN could hardly have wished for a better fixture to celebrate this special event in the non-League calendar Non-League Day is timed to coincide with international weekend when the Premier League steps back and allows the spotlight to fall on the National League and all the divisions below that constitute grassroots football It is a concept Alty are always happy to embrace to the full and the club pride themselves on organising a wide range of attractions aimed at convincing anyone new to the stadium that it's worth visiting again Plans are already in hand to make it a special matchday experience on Saturday March 22nd here on the club's website and on our social media channels For all the appeal of a food menu catering for all tastes extensive list of drinks and programme of entertainment the whole family will enjoy with Regan Linney leading the line with matchwinning goals on a regular basis against a Barnet side whose boss Dean Brennan is the current National League manager of the month after they went four points clear at the top of the table Can the Bees avenge their 3-1 Isuzu FA Trophy defeat last month at the hands of the Robins or can Alty take a significant step nearer securing a place in the play-offs for a second successive season All will be revealed on Saturday March 22nd, kicking off at 5.30pm. Watch out for full details in the coming weeks of what promises to be a special day, and, in the meantime, make sure you don't miss it by booking your place here Introducing your Non-League Day 2025 ticket offers ahead of our huge Vanarama National League clash with league leaders Barnet on Saturday March 22nd (kick-off 5:30pm) at The J.Davidson Stadium You can also check out our matchday events schedule here for what is always a highlights of our season Receive a FREE under-12s Non-League Day ticket with every purchase of an adult or concession Non-League Day ticket Simply add an adult or concession ticket and an u12s or u5s ticket to your basket before entering the code paintred25 at checkout If you have a Blue Light Card you're eligible to purchase a £15 concession priced ticket On matchday show your ticket and card on arrival at the stadium The concession ticket rate also applies to fans over the age of 65 and students (with ID) Premier League & EFL season ticket holders get 25% off an adult ticket Buy a £15 concession ticket online and show your match ticket and Premier League/EFL season ticket/card at the turnstiles on matchday Half-priced tickets for Alty v Solihull Moors Every supporter buying an adult or concession Non-League Day ticket will receive a 50% discount code via email (on Sunday March 23rd) to purchase a ticket to Altrincham’s home game against Solihull Moors on Tuesday Free Early Bird drink for Season Ticket Holders Between turnstiles opening at 3:30pm and 4:15pm season ticket holders will receive a free pint of beer/cider An email on how to claim your drink will be sent out next week Head for our online ticket shop here to secure your spot for the most eagerly anticipated weekend in the Non-League football calendar Words John Edwards | Pictures Jonathan Moore Caleb Ansen is staying with Altrincham for the rest of the season after a loan extension was agreed for the highly-rated Norwich City under-21s keeper The 19-year old was pitched straight into a debut at Boundary Park against Oldham Athletic shortly after arriving on an initial one-month loan in the wake of Ethan Ross being ruled out for the season with an ACL injury He kept a clean sheet with an assured performance at Gateshead where no fewer than eight saves earned him a place in the National League team of the week and he impressed again when the Robins returned to the North-East three days later and added a further three points to our promotion push with a 2-1 win at Hartlepool United A fourth consecutive starting appearance followed against AFC Fylde at The J.Davidson Stadium as a long unbeaten record at home finally came to an end with a 2-1 defeat When the opportunity arose to add experience to the goalkeeping ranks in the shape of former Wrexham number one Rob Lainton Caleb was named on the bench for the subsequent games against York City Though he was an unused substitute each time he continues to provide Rob with genuine competition for a starting place by performing to a high level on a daily basis at the Robins' Egerton training ground His loan extension is an important breakthrough for the club in the face of a demanding fixture schedule and 11 more league games to be completed in less than two months and we're delighted he's going to be with us for the rest of the campaign with so many important games coming up," said director of football Marc Tierney so it's good to know we will be well catered for in goal "This just underlines the benefits to be had from our policy of exploring the Championship and Football League in general for young talent and giving them the chance to develop while also contributing for us on the pitch "He is maintaining high levels in training and providing great competition for Rob which is exactly what you want from your keepers." Fantastic that you are extending your stay with us and all the very best for what promises to be another exciting and eventful end to a Vanarama National League campaign for the Robins NEWS & UPDATESTEAMS FIRST TEAMMANAGEMENT TEAMOPPOSITIONFIXTURES SearchREPORT | ALTRINCHAM 0-1 WEALDSTONEWill BeamanMar 182 min readWealdstone get back to winning ways after a narrow victory against Altrincham at the J Davidson Stadium Alex Reid headed past Robert Lainton just two minutes after half-time with the only goal of the game Neil Gibson made three changes to the side that drew 3-3 with Eastleigh at the weekend New signing Tyler Walker came into the starting XI whilst Alex Dyer and Dom Hutchinson replaced Adrian Mariappa and Connor McAvoy Kallum Cesay returned to the bench from injury The Stones raced out of the blocks at the J Davidson Stadium who headed into the path of Walker to fire narrowly wide into the side netting Altrincham looked to calm the game down after a frantic start to slide in and block an effort from range The hosts looked to keep hold of the ball in the early stages but the Stones were dangerous on the break Reid played a perfect ball into the path of Walker who couldn’t keep his balance before getting his shot away But Altrincham began to take control and push the Stones defence back Luca Gunter was called upon to punch away after a wayward Jack Cook clearance almost looped into his own net The Tottenham Hotspur loanee was on hand to keep the scores level when the ball sat up nicely for Alex Newby who’s goalbound effort was denied by the reflexes of Gunter the Stones raced out quickly in the second period Hutchinson found himself played down the right hand side and lifted a delightful ball into the path of Reid who headed home at the near post from a tight angle the home side were desperate to level the score instantly firing narrowly wide of the Stones goal from just outside the area With the Stones weathering a short storm from the hosts following the opening goal when Harrison Sohna’s in-swinging free-kick fizzed past the post With a goal under their belts the Stones pushed on for a second creating a plethora of chances in a strong spell of dominance Enzio Boldewijn came close to doubling the advantage when his rocket was tipped over by Lainton Walker came close to scoring himself when his deflected effort bounced narrowly past the post The hosts looked to put the pressure on with eight minutes added on to the original 90 With just seconds remaining a curling strike fizzed towards the Stones goal but a fortunate bounce off the crossbar saw the Stones come away with the victory on the road Woking come to the Vale on Saturday for Non-league day Alty face local rivals Rochdale for the third time this season as the Dale visit The J Davidson Stadium in a Vanarama National League play-off race showdown on Good Friday (kick-off 3pm) still within touching distance of the play-offs Our visitors on Friday are just two places and four points above us so a win would be hugely significant in our ongoing pursuit of a top-seven finish heading into Easter Monday's equally significant clash at FC Halifax Town our Good Friday opponents Rochdale have not matched their impressive form of 2024 They’ve won just two of their previous nine but their league position and run to the semi-finals of the FA Trophy highlight the quality they possess still fighting and still working extremely hard Any team who can grab a couple of wins over the next few weeks will find themselves in the play-offs March 2025 – Altrincham were on the end of a 3-0 defeat on the last occasion these two sides met Jay Bird and Kairo Mitchell in the second half won Rochdale the three points We welcome Sharon & John Thorne as our main match sponsors this Bank Holiday A big thank you to them for their support and we hope everyone in their party has a great afternoon as our guests in The John King Lounge Returning for their second sponsorship of the season are our friends from Intelligent Scaffolding Thank you for the continued support of the football club Online tickets will remain on sale right up to 3pm with cash turnstiles (opening from 12:30pm) also available - home supporters only Don't forget, if you buy an online match ticket for the game you'll be entered into our HUGE prize draw to win a 2025/26 season ticket. Click here for full details Rochdale fans can only buy tickets online via our ticket site here while tickets remain available - there will be no cash turnstiles on the day for away fans Adult £22 | 65+/Students/NHS £17 | 12-18 £10 | 5-11 £5 | Under 5 £2 A late cancellation means we still have a couple of hospitality seats available in The John King Lounge. Click here to upgrade your matchday experience on Friday or on the final day of the season against Tamworth We open at the slightly earlier time of 12:30pm on Friday for Happy Hour in The Community Sports Hall Bar Join us for DAZN's live coverage of Gateshead v York City on our big screens AND get two-for-one on bottles of Budweiser and Corona or cans of BrewDog through to 1:30pm The Fan Zone will be open from 1pm through to 6pm, with live pre-match music from Solly Temkin of The Bliss Our club store on George Street in Altrincham's Stamford Quarter will be open on Friday between 10am-12:30pm before we move over to The J.Davidson Stadium for our pop-up shop from 1pm-3pm If you fancy browsing before you buy, or simply buying your merch online for home delivery, click here for view our full range We're delighted to once again be offering a limited number of FREE chocolate Easter Eggs to our younger fans (under-12s) as they enter The J.Davidson Stadium on Friday On sale around the ground on matchday afternoon from 1pm for just £3 - featuring an exclusive interview with Alex Newby, the thoughts of Co-Chairman Bill Waterson, Milly from Stable Minds CIC If you can't make it down on Good Friday why not tune into Radio Robins on Radio Alty at 2:45pm for live commentary from the brilliant Paul Salt & George Allen Fancy watching the match? Head for DAZN here and purchase your game pass or annual subscription and login to view from 2:45pm - commentary from the dynamic duo of Brian Flynn and Tom Jolley. Altrincham have been dealt a setback after learning that Ethan Ross' injury is to his anterior cruciate ligament and he will need surgery that will keep him out for the rest of the season. The Robins were hoping any damage would be minimal, but after he underwent a scan, the news reached us earlier today that an ACL operation was required and our inspirational goalkeeper would face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Given that it was immediately apparent he would miss some games, Alty bosses sprang into action over the weekend and managed to secure a loan deal for Norwich City keeper Caleb Ansen, who will go straight into the side against Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park this evening. Ethan's injury is a cruel blow for a player whose consistent brilliance between the posts and genial, approachable nature off the pitch has made him such a firm favourite with team-mates, club officials and fans. In wishing Ethan well with his rehab programme, the club are mindful that a solution is needed to his long-term absence and will explore all options as a matter of urgency in the coming days. In the meantime, we are grateful to Norwich and Caleb for consenting to a loan move which means that, while plans are formulated, we can make use of a highly-rated young keeper who has twice been on the bench for the Canaries in Championship games and has European experience for their under-21 team after keeping a clean sheet against PSV Eindhoven in the Premier League International Cup at Carrow Road a couple of months ago. Altrincham have added experience and proven ability to the goalkeeping ranks by signing free agent Rob Lainton. The former Wrexham number one is in manager Phil Parkinson's squad for tonight's National League Cup quarter-final against Newcastle United under-21s at The J.Davidson Stadium and is eligible for Saturday's short trip to the Crown Oil Arena, as Alty take on Rochdale for a place in the Isuzu FA Trophy semi-finals. Hailing from Ashton-under-Lyne, the 35-year old will bring a level of experience and know-how that will benefit the younger keepers at the club and also increase the options at Phil's disposal. After working his way through the junior age groups at Bolton Wanderers and graduating to their senior squad in 2010, Rob signed for Bury in 2013 and made nearly 40 first-team appearances for them, including 17 in a highly-successful 2014-15 campaign that ended in automatic promotion to League One. After a spell with Port Vale, he joined Wrexham in July 2018, initially on a loan deal that became permanent in November that year. The 6ft 4in keeper was named Wrexham's player of the year in 2018-19 after recording 25 clean sheets, 21 of them in the league, and he made over 120 appearances for them in all before leaving the Racecourse Ground last summer. A warm welcome to The J.Davidson Stadium, Rob, and here's wishing you every success in Alty colours. Kacper Pasiek's attacking exploits have already endeared him to Altrincham fans, and they will be on display for another month after he agreed to extend his stay at The J.Davidson Stadium. The 19-year old left-back is pictured in our main image (below) celebrating with Kahrel Reddin after lighting up The J.Davidson Stadium with a stunning strike from outside the area in last week's National League Cup win over Wolves under-21s. He was due to return to his parent club Preston North End after completing a month on loan at Alty after Saturday's 1-0 Isuzu FA Trophy fifth-round home win over Eastleigh. But, in a breakthrough that further bolsters the Robins' squad for a testing run of fixtures that includes several away trips in the coming weeks, Alty have arranged with Kacper and his club for him to remain with us for a further month. Welcoming the news that the versatile defender will carry on in Alty colours, Director of Football Marc Tierney said: "We're happy that we are extending his deal. He has shown up really well in the games he has played so far, and it was a superb goal he scored against Wolves. "That will have been great for his confidence, and everyone can see what a bright spark he is going to be for the team. "The way he linked up with Kahrel the other day was really exciting to see. There is some real great pace there, with his overlapping prowess, and I'm sure that will come into fruition over the course of the next month. "With Kian Taylor here as well, it's great to utilise these loans for young players and put them over to the coaches. I'm really happy to see how they'll be coached in the coming weeks into what we need and I'm really happy with the squad at the moment. "It's looking really strong, and I'm looking forward to some interesting games on the back of the Trophy draw. So, it's looking bright and good, and I'm looking forward to seeing Kacper getting some more game time." Alty first became aware of Kacper after playing a bounce game at Preston a couple of months ago and immediately singling him out as an ideal candidate for strengthening the left side of defence, particularly in the wake of Eddy Jones picking up an injury. He went straight into the squad to face Barnet in a Trophy fourth-round tie at The J.Davidson Stadium a month ago and made his debut as an 84th-minute substitute in our 3-1 win. Sure in the tackle and always eager to get forward and support the Robins' attacking endeavours, he has gone from strength to strength since then, and everyone at the club would like to wish him continuing success in Alty colours. Altrincham had an early opportunity when Alex Newby's effort was saved by Toby Savin and they soon took the lead in the 10th minute when Jake Bickerstaff broke forward before rolling home Lewis Banks sent a shot over the bar just before the break and Altrincham goalkeeper Caleb Ansen was called into action early in the second half to deny Jamie Cooke before Halifax were reduced to 10 men in the 58th minute when Lewis Leigh was sent off The Robins soon took advantage as Linney slotted home from the penalty spot in the 65th minute and the striker bagged his brace just eight minutes later after tapping home from Lucas Weaver's low pass across the box Victory means Altrincham sit three points outside of the play-off places Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 3Match OfficialsReferee: Ollie YatesAssistant Referee 1: Niall FeltonAssistant Referee 2: Grace LoweFourth Official: Robert ClaussenMatch StatsKey Tributes were paid to former Dale midfielder Joe Thompson following his death from cancer at the age of 36 with a minute's applause held before the match while both teams wore black armbands And it was the visitors who took the lead after 20 minutes when Sam Beckwith found the bottom corner from 25 yards Tarryn Allarakhia curled an effort inches wide as the visitors threatened again while an eventful end to the half saw Ian Henderson's header smack the crossbar before the forward then tucked home Allarakhia's pass Rochdale struck the woodwork again within minutes of the restart through Rodney and Altrincham made the most of the let-off with Isaac Marriott pulling them level in the 58th minute it was the visitors who had the final say as Rodney fired Harvey Gilmour's lay-off into the bottom corner a minute from time Weston Match OfficialsReferee: Neil HairAssistant Referee 1: Matthew MaltonAssistant Referee 2: Mark RyderFourth Official: Darius BradleyMatch StatsKey Words John Edwards | Pictures Jonathan Moore/Sean Walsh Altrincham are absolutely delighted to announce that exciting prospect Lucas Weaver has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract at The J.Davidson Stadium The jet-heeled winger's arrival last summer was hailed as a coup after the Robins nipped in and snapped him up ahead of a growing number of other clubs alerted to his remarkable scoring exploits with Colne Little wonder there was so much interest in him after he finished the previous season with a total of 42 goals from 43 league and cup appearances an astonishing statistic for a wide player After a couple of loan spells earlier this season with Bamber Bridge and Radcliffe he broke into Alty's line-up and quickly underlined his unerring eye for goal by repeatedly getting himself into threatening positions with his blistering pace and instinct for a likely opening will develop into a major asset as he gains more experience and he insisted his sights are now firmly set on helping fire the Robins to a second successive top-seven finish in the Vanarama National League "I'm really happy to have signed a new contract," he said and I'm looking forward to kicking on for the rest of this season as we look towards qualifying for the play-offs." After returning from his spell with Radcliffe Lucas grabbed his opportunity at Alty with both hands taking the eye with his rapid acceleration particularly in the away win over Eastleigh and heading a late winner against Wolves under-21s in the National League Cup Writing in his programme notes the week after the Wolves game assistant-manager Neil Sorvel said: "It's fair to say a goal had been coming for Lucas when you consider the one-on-ones he had in that game and the keeper made a decent save from another but he didn't quite get enough curl on the other one he had as it went narrowly wide of the post though - his pace often got him into those positions by leaving a defender trailing and he kept going and continued making life a nightmare for anyone trying to mark him and there's no doubt he carries a massive threat for us." Reflecting on the contract breakthrough ahead of tonight's eagerly-awaited National League derby with Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park Alty director of football Marc Tierney said: "I'm delighted to have got the signature of Lucas sorted out to extend his stay with us for up to another three years going out on loan to Bamber Bridge and Radcliffe and coming back with a real determination to get in the first team here "He fits the physical profile of the team we want to create and also fits the mould of youth we want to progress but he has put in man-of-the-match performances recently and got his goal at home against Wolves "He scored a hatful of goals for Bamber Bridge and Radcliffe and he has fitted into the squad really well I'm looking forward to seeing him continuing to grow and continuing to learn his trade with us "It just shows that when lads go out on loan and progress and improve they then get a chance with our coaches to further improve and I think Lucas will be a really good addition to our team so it is good to get him signed and sealed for up to the next three years young central midfielder Owen German is heading for a loan spell with an Alfreton side who are just seven points off the play-off places in the National League North to gain more valuable first-team experience Altrincham have moved to remedy a shortage of full-backs by drafting in free agent Matt Penney With Eddy Jones sidelined by an anterior cruciate ligament injury and Kacper Pasiek back at Preston North End after an impressive loan spell at The J.Davidson Stadium the Robins have been left short of cover in the two full-back positions Former Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town left-back Matt who turned out for Rochdale earlier this season has been handed an opportunity by manager Phil Parkinson and is among the substitutes for this evening's Vanarama National League fixture away to Hartlepool United The name of Altrincham FC will be broadcast throughout the Basque Country after world famous La Liga side Athletic Club announced plans to support our Non-League Day fixture with Barnet The Basque giants' history can be traced back to English roots hence the name Athletic rather than Atletico with migrant shipworkers from Sunderland and Southampton to the fore when the club came into existence at the turn of the 20th century and it struck a chord when they were made aware of English football's recognition of grassroots football with the inception of Non-League Day As they looked around the ways of expressing their support, they unsurprisingly narrowed the search down to teams sporting the iconic red and white stripes they have always worn and concluded that Alty's promotion showdown with table-topping Barnet on Saturday March 22nd would be the perfect choice Providing tangible proof of the collaboration's importance to them have sent the Robins one of their men's jerseys and one women's jersey for us to raffle on the day of the Barnet game at The J.Davidson Stadium staff at the San Mamés Stadium are preparing an in-depth article about Alty detailing our history and the tradition behind our home kit that will be distributed throughout the wide area of their fanatical support at the start of the week leading up to Non-League Day Athletic Club will hold their own “Basque Non-League Day” in collaboration with 93 of their 170 affiliate clubs Grassroots football helps make Athletic unique in the world and plays a vital role in maintaining their renowned policy of only fielding footballers born or raised in the Basque Country Explaining why Alty will headline a week-long programme of link-ups with English non-League clubs "Athletic Club has teamed up with six English non-League clubs that play in red-and- white stripes as part of our 2025 Non-League Day celebrations Steyning Town and Witton Albion - have all received one Athletic men’s jersey and one Athletic women’s jersey to raffle off at their respective Non-League Day fixtures Athletic Club will publish a series of articles about each of the clubs involved in this initiative with information about their respective histories their kits and further details about their NLD matches starting with Altrincham FC on Monday March 17th "The opening line of the club’s official anthem is a powerful expression of the colours’ importance to Athletic’s history and identity with red and white also being present on the flag of Bilbao which made their debut in a 1910 friendly against Sporting Irun although it has not yet been possible to establish for certain whether they came from the Sunderland or Southampton "If you’re an Athleticzale in England at the time of the Non-League Day games including Altrincham FC vs Barnet FC at The J Davidson Stadium "Non-League Day is an initiative that connects directly with Athletic Club’s identity Besides playing a crucial role in local communities grassroots football is a fundamental part of the club’s youth development strategy and Athletic has affiliate agreements with close to 170 clubs across the Basque Country "Athletic Club is the only side in La Liga to celebrate non-professional football and encourage attendance at local grounds during the March international break." It is hoped this new relationship with Athletic Bilbao might develop along similar lines to our recent affiliation with NEC Nijmegen "We are thrilled to collaborate with Athletic Club to promote Non-League Day on March 22nd This partnership not only celebrates the rich history and community spirit of non-League football but also strengthens the bonds between our clubs we aim to highlight the vital role that grassroots football plays in nurturing talent and fostering a love for the game." *Watch out for more details of how the Athletic Bilbao jerseys will be raffled on Non-League Day Altrincham FC Women are just one game away from winning their first ever trophy following a pulsating Cheshire Women’s & Youth League Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Nantwich Town The Dabbers had completed a league double over the Robins and were crowned champions of The Cheshire Women’s & Youth League With the hosts unbeaten at The Swansway Stadium this season the most significant result in the history of Altrincham FC Women who will face Witton Albion or Vauxhall Motors in the final which is likely to be played at the end of the month or early in May as their semi-final is not being played until Wednesday April 23 at Wincham Park After a slightly nervous opening at Nantwich’s impressive modern stadium Alty took the lead just after the half hour mark who neatly created an opportunity to deliver a low cross to Kira Saycell performed heroics to block Saycell’s instinctive flick but Alty’s leading scorer was on hand to poke the loose ball into the net from close range The Dabbers equalised just before the break through the impressive Levi Lander who rose superbly inside a crowded six-yard box to head in a well delivered corner from close range This led to a jittery finish to the half for the visitors as Dan Mellor’s side piled on the pressure but Duncan Jones’ team stood firm and an even first period finished level at 1-1 Alty gradually took control of proceedings and Saycell restored the lead just before the hour after dispossessing Bethan Davies 40 yards from goal who put in a very good goalkeeping display came out almost to the edge of her area to parry Saycell’s effort but was prostrate and helpless as the ball fell kindly to Alty’s goal machine who calmly slotted the rebound home The third goal was the best of the game with the industrious Walsh again involved in the initial play which ended with Nat Lowe’s slide rule ball dissecting the heart of the Dabbers defence to pick out Elise Jones who calmly rolled the ball past the outstretched legs of the advancing Niamh Harding who had replaced the injured Townsend minutes earlier Nantwich were beginning to look tired and unlikely to be able to bridge the 2-goal deficit but some sloppy play in the 83rd minute gifted possession to the Cheshire side and Poppy Smith took full advantage with a powerful left foot strike from just inside the corner of the penalty area that sailed over Ari Shapiro and just underneath the crossbar This led to a more tense finish to the game than should have been the case as the Dabbers dominated the closing stages but Alty held out for a thoroughly deserved victory Annie O’Donoghue put in a hugely composed first half display at right back whilst the central defensive partnership of Emily O’ Leary & Brianna Morrison dealt magnificently with Dabbers leading scorer Grace McArdle & Nat Lowe toiled throughout to dominate the midfield engine room whilst the striking partnership of Kira Saycell & Elise Jones seems to improve with every game Both strikers were outstanding, a constant thorn in the Dabbers side but the RadioAlty Player of the Match goes to Elise Jones for perhaps the finest individual performance of the season Nantwich just couldn’t deal with the converted left back particularly in the second quarter of the game Alty (4-4-2) Ari Shapiro; Annie O’Donoghue Firefighters are at the scene of a major fire that has broken out close the Altrincham Retail Park A large plume of black smoke has been seen over the park since around 12 noon The fire appears to have broken out at the J Davidson scrap yard Watch our exclusive drone footage of the blaze (credit: Bert Prior) Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have just issued a statement urging residents to keep doors and windows closed A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around midday today (Saturday firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a commercial property on Craven Road in Altrincham along with the aerial appliance from Manchester Central fire station quickly arrived at the scene where a number of vehicles had caught fire at a scrap yard "Firefighters remain at the scene as they work to extinguish the fire and ask residents to keep doors and windows closed.” The new event runs from Friday 28th February to Sunday 9th March Altrincham’s food and drink scene is set to take centre stage later this month with the launch of A Taste of Altrincham Organised by Altrincham’s Business Improvement District (BID) and supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund the event runs from Friday 28th February to Sunday 9th March Headline sponsor Myerson Solicitors is backing the festival which promises a packed programme of masterclasses tasting events and exclusive offers across the town Food lovers can dive into a series of hands-on experiences from perfecting sourdough bread with award-winning baker Aidan Monks (Lovingly Artisan) to learning the art of cooking with fish and shellfish with chef Robert Owen Brown at Cheshire Cookery School while Memories Café Bar will be shaking things up with a cocktail making masterclass Blanchflower is hosting an exclusive steak and lobster evening while Alibi will pair the perfect flavours at a wine and cheese night Nell’s Pizza is offering a pizza-making experience and there's a tasting menu collaboration between Nina D and Rise & Grind It’s not just about food - there’s creativity on the menu too Tre Ciccio will host a Sip and Paint night in collaboration with Moss Studio and Everyman Altrincham is screening a selection of Foodie Films Sew Creative is inviting locals to Sip and Stitch their own iconic Altrincham shopping bag while OYEZ Arts presents Creative Kitchen Orchestra an interactive music-meets-food experience with Cook Stars and Cheshire Cookery School running children’s workshops to inspire the next generation of chefs exclusive festival offers will be available at participating venues Simply download a voucher from VisitAltrincham.com and redeem it at your chosen venue Printed programmes will also be available at Altrincham Library and local businesses from Thursday 20th February and participating venues will display event window stickers said: "A Taste of Altrincham is all about celebrating the incredible diversity of the town’s food and drink offerings "Whether you’re a foodie looking to explore new flavours or someone simply wanting to enjoy a meal with family or friends We are thrilled to have Myerson Solicitors on board as our headline sponsor and we are grateful for the support provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.” Details of all events and offers are on Visit Altrincham The Robins took the lead on the half-hour mark when Tylor Golden got on the end of Tom Crawford's cross to convert at the back post The home side's lead lasted just two minutes as Frankie Terry poked the ball past Caleb Ansen to equalise for Yeovil Regan Linney twice came close for Altrincham after the break before Lewis Baines scored with two minutes remaining to secure the three points Greenslade at 60 minutesSubstitutesNumber 22 Wannell Match OfficialsReferee: Dale BainesAssistant Referee 1: Martin ParkerAssistant Referee 2: David HolmesFourth Official: Kavan HurnMatch StatsKey Fleetwood Town can announce that Dan Mooney has joined National League North side Altrincham on a permanent transfer departs Highbury after five years at the club after joining as a first year scholar back in 2015 The fee for the transfer will remain undisclosed The attacker went on to feature twice in League One for the Cod Army most recently as a substitute in the 2-1 home victory over Rochdale in September 2019 The club would like to thank Dan for his efforts whilst at the club Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the FTFC email newsletter Get closer to the team than ever before with news Get Directions The Altrincham FC 2024/25 End of Season Awards will take place on Monday May 5th at The J.Davidson Stadium with all Tamworth match ticket holders invited to attend for FREE Sponsored by front of shirt partners AO the awards will follow directly on from our final game of the season against The Lambs scheduled to run between 6pm-7pm in the Community Sports Hall Online voting will open very soon for supporters to choose their Goal of the Season Player of the Year AND Young Player of the Year We'll also be handing out awards for Club Person of the Year If you haven't already bought your tickets for our 46th Vanarama National League game of the season, they can be bought online here hospitality in The John King Lounge is completely SOLD OUT including Main Match sponsor Bodhi Solutions and Match Ball sponsor Peter Higson to the game and awards on Bank Holiday Monday new tenants will soon be taking over our previous unit you’ll be able to find us conveniently situated between WHSmith and Flannels We’d like to extend our thanks to our partners at The Stamford Quarter for their continued support in securing this new unit which we’ll be in until the end of the current season we’re planning a number of exciting events including Q&A sessions and player meet-and-greets giving supporters more opportunities to connect with the club Keep an eye on our channels for event announcements we’re working on finalising our long-term plans for the club store and we’ll be sure to update you as soon as we have more details Altrincham FC and Altrincham FC Community Sports are raising awareness of bowel cancer in the lead up to Braintree Town's visit to The J.Davidson Stadium on February 8th That particularly matchday has been designated as Bowel Cancer Awareness Day as a club we look to promote messaging around symptoms You'll find lots of helpful information across all Altrincham FC and Community Sports channels over the next 12 days, with Community Health & Wellbeing co-ordinator Gail Simpson-Scott appearing on Radio Alty this lunchtime to talk about the start of the campaign Later in the week This Van Can will be stopping off in Trafford on Thursday (Altrincham) Friday (Partington) and Saturday (Stretford) talking to the public about the symptoms and risks of bowel cancer For more information on This Van Can head for the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance website here The Bowel Cancer UK website is also a good source of information on bowel cancer what to look for and what to do if you're concerned about the risks The way fine margins can so often decide football issues was never more evident than at The J.Davidson Stadium this afternoon as Altrincham missed out on reclaiming their place in the Vanarama National League play-off places Alex Newby had hauled the Robins back on to level terms in stunning style and thought he had won it in the 88th minute with a low drive that looked bound for the bottom right corner until Aldershot keeper Marcus Dewhurst flung out an arm to divert it to safety substitute Max Mullins picked the ball up on the left of the Alty area and floated it towards the far post Whether it was meant as a cross or shot is anyone's guess What did matter was the ball ended up dropping into the far corner of Alty's net and the points were accompanying Aldershot on their long journey back to Hampshire who had played a full part in a game that sprang to life midway through the first half after a listless opening but have now suffered three straight defeats and need a positive response when Wealdstone visit us on Tuesday night Problems with the pitch cutting up were all too apparent it was proving particularly disruptive to Alty's preference for playing out from the back with patience and precision the Robins made light of the bobbly surface and provided a glimpse of their true attacking worth that so nearly led to an opening goal Kacper Pasiek won the ball on the left and slipped it inside to Newby who weaved his way across the edge of the area to open up space for a shot but Dewhurst took off to his right to fingertip the ball behind for a corner and it had to be to keep out such a firmly struck and well directed effort by the Alty forward It took a goal-saving block by Elliot Osborne to deny Aldershot in the 32nd minute while Rob Lainton had to be alert to get an outstretched hand to a drive by Tyler Frost a minute later as the visitors began to press for a way through Great hold-up play by Jake Bickerstaff almost contributed to a breakthrough for the Robins in the 38th minute with his back to goal just outside the area Bickerstaff delayed releasing it until spotting Pasiek in space further over to the left the on-loan left-back blazed the chance over Alty were literally centimetres away from a half-time lead in the 44th minute after Bickerstaff set up Justin Amaluzor who found himself one-on-one with Dewhurst and looked to have won the battle of wits with a clever dink over the keeper only for Will Armitage to dash back and hack the ball clear as it was about to cross the line There was more frustration for Alty in the 65th minute when Bickerstaff again held the ball up and rolled it to Osborne for a shot that looked to be on its way in until cannoning into a defender Alty found themselves behind after Lainton made a fine save but could do nothing about Cameron Hargreaves pouncing on the loose ball and ramming it home from close range and they were back on terms with a superb goal in the 73rd minute Osborne set it up with a typically pinpoint ball that picked out Newby in space on the left The rest was all about Newby's ability to work space for a shot and finish with aplomb A feint one way and burst of acceleration the other was enough to wrong-foot his marker and the left-foot drive from the tightest of angles was simply unstoppable as it flew into the roof of the net Alty had the scent of a winner in their nostrils and went so close to one in the 87th minute when Bickerstaff brilliantly sidestepped a challenge in the area and laid the ball off to substitute George Wilson whose low raking shot was heading for the corner until an outstretched hand parried it away from its target with Mullins' speculative shot-cum-cross looping beyond the reach of Lainton and nestling in the far corner of the net There was no way back for an Alty side who must now hope they can make home advantage count in what is going to be a crucial next couple of weeks Assistant Matthew Parry & Kenwyn Hughes Wealdstone are our visitors on Tuesday evening for a rearranged clash in the Vanarama National League (7:45pm) Tickets are on sale here for that game as well Non-League Day against Barnet next Saturday (5:30pm) Bar Etna opened on Stamford New Road in May 2023 For Chiara Di Costa and her husband Carmelo food is more than just a means to an end - it’s the essence of family That’s exactly what they’ve brought to Altrincham with Bar Etna their family-friendly and welcoming trattoria on Stamford New Road that will soon celebrate its second birthday.  reflecting the couple’s roots and their dream of creating something truly special - and judging by the feedback Chiara and Carmelo hail from different parts of Sicily - Carmelo from a small village near Catania and Chiara from Nicosia a village in the mountainous Enna region.  they were both raised in the heart of Sicilian culture where food was an expression of love and family ties ran deep Chiara originally trained as a beauty therapist but her passion for hospitality was always strong "I worked in hospitality in Sicily for a few years but I never had something that was mine," she recalls The idea of opening a place of their own had always been in the back of their minds and when they moved to Altrincham when Carmelo landed a job at Travelodge on Stamford New Road the couple quickly established that this was the perfect place to bring their dream to life "I was pregnant when we were planning all of this Despite some early challenges - including being scammed and taken to court an ordeal they ultimately won with the help of BBC’s Rip Off Britain programme - the couple persevered.  Family is at the heart of everything Chiara and Carmelo do including Nicholas who was just two months old when Bar Etna opened balancing work and home life is a constant challenge "My husband tells me to stop thinking about the restaurant when we have our Tuesdays off!" Chiara laughs The sense of family extends to their staff as well "We wouldn’t be here without our business partners but all share a deep respect for authentic Italian cuisine And we’ve recently welcomed Karen and Melissa to the team." "She’s not a fan of cooking - an unusual trait for an Italian woman is the typical Italian woman who wakes up and immediately thinks about what to cook That’s where Carmelo gets his love for food!" but retains an intimate and homely atmosphere that all the best Italian eateries have It’s smaller and more relaxed," explains Chiara "We started with nine tables and a tiny kitchen with just a four-ring electric hob and an oven we’ve improved the space for ourselves and our customers." "We’re not trying to do extravagant dishes though Chiara is quick to clarify that they’re not a typical café but we don’t serve a full English or anything like that Our focus is on Sicilian flavours and home-style cooking." They’ve also embraced Altrincham’s strong community spirit "The best thing is when customers tell us they’ve been recommended by friends or neighbours That word-of-mouth support means everything to us," says Chiara People come here because they want an authentic experience." Bar Etna is designed to make people feel at home - and that especially includes young families "We have a play area for children because we know how hard it is for families to find a place where they can enjoy a coffee while their little ones are entertained," says Chiara and feel like they’re part of our extended family." The trattoria also has a small retail section selling Italian goods It’s just another way we bring a piece of home to Altrincham." As Bar Etna approaches its second anniversary "We’re always thinking about new specials and ways to keep things fresh," she says but that allows us to focus on quality and seasonal ingredients." Despite the long hours and challenges of running a restaurant welcoming place to spend time with loved ones Bar Etna invites you to experience a little taste of Sicily right here in Altrincham relax and enjoy our Sicilian atmosphere and food and 10am to 10pm from Wednesday to Saturday Justin Amaluzor scored for the second game in a row and Callum Dolan showed the artistry and invention that could yet unlock the door to a place in the play-offs but Altrincham couldn't quite find a path through to the National League Cup final at The J.Davidson Stadium this evening Amaluzor added to Saturday's goal at Ebbsfleet in stunning style midway through the second half spinning om to a clever pass from George Wilson and firing a low shot into the bottom corner Leeds' youngsters had already scored twice by then and much as the Robins threw everything at the visitors' goal in the closing stages they couldn't find the equaliser that would have taken this semi-final to a penalty shoot-out Dolan served early notice of his intention to make the most of a first Alty start weaving one way then another to open up space for a cross-shot that whistled wide of the far post in particular a pass down the right and a cross whipped in from the left underlined why the on-loan Fleetwood Town midfielder is so highly rated by Alty boss Phil Parkinson Caleb Ansen was called into action in the 15th minute when a fierce drive by Connor Ferguson from the left of the area was turned round the post by the Alty keeper Dolan started another flowing Alty move in the 21st minute that ended with Matty Kosylo surging forward and driving a left-foot effort that flew narrowly wide A scything foul by Tylor Golden on the edge of the Alty area cost the Robins full-back a yellow card and his side a goal as Leeds went ahead in the 38th minute Rhys Chadwick drilled the resulting free-kick against the base of the post and Diogo Monteiro reacted quickest to the rebound Tempers began to fray towards the end of the half not least when Kosylo responded with understandable anger to Sam Chambers raking studs down the back of his right leg a dreadful challenge that rightly brought the Leeds midfielder a booking Dolan again illustrated the threat he carries in an attacking midfield role jinking in from the left and unleashing a drive that Rory Mahady only kept out at the second attempt Leeds doubled their lead in the 52nd minute after an error by Golden led to Josh McDonald sprinting clear on the right stepping inside a challenge in the area before sliding a shot under the advancing Ansen and George Wilson did his best to provide one on the hour as he powered forward towards the edge of the Leeds area The Robins were back in business in the 66th minute with a goal that was superbly crafted and finished with aplomb Wilson pickled out Amaluzor with an expertly-placed and the Alty winger spun brilliantly to create the opportunity for a shot that was swept into the bottom left corner of the net When Dolan somehow managed to hook the ball across the six-yard box from the right after appearing to have been knocked off balance in the 81st minute substitute Remi Thompson so nearly converted it beyond the far post with an effort that was blocked by a defender Kahrel Reddin latched on to a pinpoint crossfield pass by Elliot Osborne in the 86th minute and when he darted down the flank and crossed low into the six-yard area an almighty scramble followed before Leeds were able to hack the ball to safety Lucas Weaver sent a glancing header agonisingly wide as time began to run out for the Robins but only after Ansen ambled forward into the Leeds area for an Alty free-kick only for his flick-on to evade everyone and trickle over the line for a goal-kick that couldn't be taken before the final whistle sounded as we turn our sights back to the main prize of securing a place in the Vanarama National League play-offs with a visit by Yeovil Town to The J.Davidson Stadium on Saturday Yeovil Town are the visitors to The J.Davidson Stadium on Saturday (3pm) as the Vanarama National League reaches the final stages. 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Privacy PolicyTerms Of UseAccessibilityCompany DetailsContact Us Copyright Southend United FC 2024 An excellent display from the Shrimpers secured a 2-1 win over Altrincham in our NextGen fixture James Golding opened the scoring with a forceful header to grab his third goal in his many games Macauley Bonne added a second goal shortly before half-time when he stroked a low shot past Rob Lainton in the Alty net Regan Linney pulled a goal back for the visitors in the second half but the Blues held on for a deserved three points Kevin Maher made three changes to the team that drew with Woking in midweek Altrincham’s early spell of possession resulted in the ball being floated towards the back post for Alex Newby to head back across goal but Justin Amaluzor couldn’t catch up with the ball to convert An improvised lobbed pass by Bonne saw Gus Scott-Morriss beat the keeper to the ball wide on the righthand side before the wing back’s cross was cleared Charley Kendall retrieved the ball and passed it into the feet of Bonne who set it for Keenan Appiah Forson to strike but the midfielder’s effort curled wide A deep cross from the lefthand side from James Morton fell for Kendall but he couldn’t squeeze his shot past the Alty defender Scott-Morriss then hit a sweet volley from 25 yards out that had to be blocked behind for a corner Golding stormed in at the back post to head into an unguarded net to open the scoring Scott-Morriss bent in a cross towards the six-yard box and while Bonne wasn’t far from getting on the end of it Rob Lainton took two attempts to gather the ball with Hopper lurking Parillon retrieved the ball high in the Alty half before slipping Bonne through on the lefthand side but the striker’s effort was dragged into the side-netting Bonne had another chance shortly afterwards when Morton’s deflected cross fell to him and on the turn he fired a left-footed shot towards goal but it rose over the crossbar Clever play again from Parillon gave Hopper a chance shoot from a wide angle but Lainton did well to block the shot behind at the near post Kendall created space to lay the ball back for Scott-Morriss who curled an effort towards the top right corner of the net for which Lainton had to be at full stretch to tip wide Newby gave the visitors a brief sight of goal when his free-kick dipped perilously close to the Parillon seized upon the second ball before playing in Bonne who fired past Lainton to double the lead Alty would then hit the crossbar when Golding threw himself at Regan Linney’s shot causing the ball to fly up and bounce off the woodwork hearts were in mouths when Linney broke clear of Taylor to go one-on-one with Nick Hayes but the Shrimpers keeper stood firm to paw the dinked shot over his crossbar Justin Amaluzor was picked out on the right wing and twisted past Gubbins to fire towards goal but Golding was well-positioned to make the block The Robins did eventually find the net on the hour mark as Linney fired a left-footed shot into the far corner of the net from righthand side of the penalty area Lewis Baines then had a free header from a corner but could only direct the ball into the hands of Hayes Bonne lost his marker cleverly to reach a deep free-kick before firing towards goal only for Lainton to claim with relative ease There was another nervy moment when Golding was dispossessed and Linney was played through on goal The win extends the Shrimpers’ unbeaten run to seven matches and closes the gap to the play-offs to just three points The Blues now face three consecutive away matches starting with Forest Green Rovers next Saturday Bonne 38’Altrincham: Linney 59’ Yellow cards:Southend United: Gubbins 44’Altrincham: Amaluzor 49’ The Altrincham & Hale Muslim Association is planning to relocate from its current home on Grove Lane The Altrincham & Hale Muslim Association has announced ambitious plans to relocate from its current premises on Grove Lane to a new purpose-built Islamic Centre and Masjid on Thorley Lane in Timperley is a place of worship for Muslims where the community gathers for prayers revealed that the organisation has already raised the £1 million needed to purchase the site The next phase of fundraising will focus on building costs In 22 years we have completely outgrown it it has a capacity of 600-odd people," Amjad said "We're not expecting to fill the new mosque as soon as it is built the proposed new development on Thorley Lane opposite the site of the former World of Pets (now slated for housing development) will be a "modern state of the art purpose-built Masjid" with capacity for up to 1,800 people The plans outline a 25,000 sq ft facility spread across two and a half floors on a 1.6-acre site A number of visuals have been released which show the plans for the Islamic Centre Key features will include basement facilities for ritual washing (wudu) before prayer and potential rooftop space that could be used for weddings and private functions Addressing potential concerns about traffic congestion on Thorley Lane Amjad pointed to the wider context of development in the area: "If they're going to build 2,500 homes in Davenport Green He also noted that the new location would "alleviate the problems with Grove Lane which is also a bus route and a relatively narrow road compared to Thorley Lane" The Association has been in discussions with Trafford Council over the past four to five months very confident" about the application's prospects He emphasised that the site is "not green belt" but is now "designated for housing and a whole infrastructure is being put in for this development" as part of the larger Timperley Wedge scheme While acknowledging there has been some opposition to the plans on social media Amjad said the Association is focused on engaging with the formal planning process "There are always objections to anything which is new I'm sure Miller Homes have had a lot of objections "We are just going to engage with the planning process and go through the things we need to do to get planning." the Association expects construction to take around 18 months The current site on Grove Lane would be sold for redevelopment as housing The proposed Islamic Centre would be situated within the context of significant development planned for the area The Timperley Wedge/Davenport Green project includes £750m plans for 2,500 new homes (45% affordable) and a new rural park on 558 acres of former Green Belt land Miller Homes has secured permission for a new 76-home development called Thorley Glade on the adjacent former World of Pets site nearly half of which will be available via affordable rent or shared ownership.