A decent game over in Garstang where Thornton Cleveleys came away with the three points and possible safety from the drop.
Good entertainment this afternoon down Longridge way where Bradford squeezed past PNE women in the FA Cup. Some good possession and attacking play by North End but it wasn't to be.
The visitors pulled a goal back in the third minute of stoppage time but it wasn't to be. A competitive game, very watchable for the neutral.
Irlam took the lead just before half time from the penalty spot, on a heavy pitch...though WD and C had shaded the first half.
There was a decent crowd on to see Irlam take on West Didsbury and Chorlton, not sure where the pre match rain came from, didn't see that in the forecast.
Boxing Day and I looked at a number of games from the North East to Yorkshire, but settled on the early afternoon kick off down Irlam....just off the Manchester Ship canal.
Always good to finish the game with a hand shake. Cheers for the entertainment, beats the Crimbo shopping.
Richmond celebrate their third and final goal. I did catch the effort on goal but too blurred to post.








































































