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Chris Herbert’s thoughts following his appointment
Callum Waters caught up with Chris Herbert following appointment as first team manager.
New First Team Manager – Welcome Chris Herbert
1874 Northwich are delighted to announce that after a comprehensive recruitment process, Chris Herbert has agreed to become our new first team manager.
Woolley reaches appearance milestone
Massive congratulations to the legend that is Matt Woolley for reaching 400 appearances for the club
1874 Ladies Walking Football enter Eurocopa tournament
Our ladies walking football team are talking part in the inaugural Women’s 40+EuroCopa tournament in Portugal.
The 7-a-side competition is talking place on the Albufeira, The Algarve on the 11-12th March.
Matt Woolley’s thoughts ahead of City of Liverpool’s visit to Townfield
Caretaker manager Matt Woolley is challenging his squad to “stand up and fight”, starting with this weekends game against City of Liverpool.
1874 are looking to respond after a 4-0 defeat to Trafford last weekend, and Woolley is demanding a high intensity and work ethic from his players on Saturday.
“It was a disappointing result (Trafford) , no hiding from that. We knew it was a game we had to perform in.”
“2 weeks ago we played Mossley. We were together, committed and everyone gave 100% – as a 74 fan that has to be the minimum you expect to see and we will make sure that’s the case come 3pm on Saturday.”
City of Liverpool visit Townfield this weekend and sit in 13th place ahead of kick off. Having already faced CoL twice this season, Woolley knows it will be a tough fixture for the Greens.
“They (CoL) are a very good side. I expect them to be hard working and committed, with some real attacking threat.”
“It will be important we look to make life difficult for them but at the same time using our strengths to cause them problems.”
“We are all aware its been a challenging season but its not over! It is in these situations you see who stands up and is willing to fight and see the true character of an individual.”
Ahead of kick off on Saturday, Woolley finally issued a rallying cry to the supporters
“The club needs everyone associated now more than ever pulling in the same direction; Supporting one another & getting behind the lads on the pitch. They will be giving 100% come Saturday on it and we need you to do the same on the terraces!”
Words from Damian ahead of Trafford’s visit to Townfield
Damian Crossley has issued a rallying cry to the 1874 fans ahead of crucial NPL West tie against Trafford tomorrow.
With both sides at the wrong end of the table heading into to final third of the season, 1874 will be looking to build on Saturday’s point against Mossley, a performance that where Crossley praised the resilience amongst the squad.
“I was pleased with the determination and grit we showed, we spoke about it before the game and the lads really put a shift in.”
“It wasn’t pretty at times but we stuck at it and overall it was a pleasing performance and a positive step forward.”
One player that particularly stood out on Saturday was Salford City loanee Bowen, and Damian was quick to heap praise ok the youngsters performance.
“I thought he was terrific. He was strong, aggressive and completely unfazed by the fact it was his first game.”
Trafford head into Saturday’s game on the back of a defeat to Steve Cunningham’s Ashton United, and will be looking to avenge their poor form in the league also. The ’74 boss has not taken this for granted however, and is urging the fans to get behind the team this weekend.
“I expect Trafford to be well organised. They’ve a few really experienced players and they’ll look to manage the game.”
“Please be as loud as you were last week and get behind the lads. You were fantastic and hopefully we can go one better for you all this Saturday.”
Damian’s thoughts ahead of our visit to Mossley
Damian Crossley has issued an apology to the 1874 fans ahead of tomorrows fixture against Mossley, and is urging his team to respond after the defeat to Widnes last Saturday.
“I can only apologise to anyone who was at Widnes last Saturday. The second half was utterly indefensible and unacceptable.
“I appreciate that patience will be running out with the group and we are working hard on and off the training ground to put it right.”
Approaching a huge run of games, Crossley recognises the importance of picking up a win this Saturday away at Mossley.
“Anyone who’s been around football a long time knows that one win and suddenly everything looks different. The confidence starts to return and one can lead to two.
“I expect Mossley to try to dominate against us, they’re at home and their crowd will demand that.
“There’ll be a couple of changes to the team this Saturday, with at least one new addition.”
Pre match thoughts from manager Damian Crossley ahead of tonight’s fixture
Damian Crossley is setting his 74 side the aim to start a positive run of results on Tuesday night, as they take on Midlands Premier League side Northwich Victoria in the Mid-Cheshire Senior Cup
After a positive second half performance against Prescot, the ’74 boss is looking for his squad to continue to respond against their local rivals.
“I thought the second half (On Saturday) was very encouraging and we have to learn from it.”
“We’ve been talking about being more assertive in our play for a few games now and the second half showed why. We have to take that lesson forward now.”
A game in a cup competition is a welcome break for 1874, and Damian is relishing the chance of being part of a local derby on Tuesday night.
“We have spoken about the importance of the game already within the group and Matt and Phil will have a big role to play in impressing it on the group once more.”
“We will be as strong as we can selection wise, although the game will come too soon for the injured lads.”
Finally, Damian praised the support from the Northwich fans, and asked for more of the same come kick off on Tuesday.
“I want to say thank you for the support on Saturday, we know we have to do our bit on the pitch to give you something to shout about but the noise you can create really does help spur the lads on.”
Admission for Tuesday’s game is pay on the gate and is priced £8 for adults, £5 for concessions, £1 for 12-17 year olds, with U12s free of charge.
Words from manager Damian Crossley ahead of tomorrow’s fixture at Townfield
Damian Crossley is urging his 74 side to turn possession into chances in front of goal, as they go in search of three points this weekend against Prescot Cables.
Last time out, 1874 fell to a 2-0 defeat away at Nantwich Town, where Crossley rued defensive lapses at crucial stages in the game.
“My overriding thought is about the goals we conceded. There were some passages of play that were positive and some pretty good individual contributions but the goals were very disappointing.”
“I feel our issue is creating chances, it’s not as though we’re missing loads of chances every game, we need to have more confidence to control the game with the ball, this in turn would lead to us creating more.”
Cables will arrive at Townfield in 2nd place on Saturday, as they look to close the gap between themselves and pace setters Leek Town.
“I expect Prescot to come wanting to show people why they’re up there, be positive and put us under pressure. We’ll be looking to put in a good performance in both an attacking and defensive sense and put some points on the board.”
Admission for Saturday’s game is pay on the gate and is priced £10 for adults, £6 for consessions, £1 for 12-17 year olds, with U12s free of charge.